Asia Pac IPO & Placement Research, China biotech, Aequitas Research

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Asia Pac IPO & Placement Research, China biotech

IPOs and Placements coverage across Asia Pacific

Aequitas Research

We cover all listing across the Asia Pacific along with follow-up placements. As of Dec 2020, our team had covered 539 IPOs with a hit rate of 73.5% and 685 placements with a hit rate of 66.8%.

We combine fundamental bottom-up views with our proprietary quantitative framework to provide a holistic coverage across new listings and placements. Our coverage includes pre-IPO notes before the deal is launched, follow-up analysis once the deal is live and post-listing trading analysis as well.

Quantitative Analysis

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<li>We analyzed the changes in foreign holdings of TWSE Stocks as of Jun 7th which has an aggregated holding worth USD4,400.2bn.</li>
<li>We estimate that foreign flows to be outflows of USD12,832mln. We tabulate the league table for top changes by value for 1W/4W/1Y and top stocks held by foreign institutions.</li>
<li>We highlight foreign changes in Realtek Semi, Asmedia Tech, Global Unichip, Yang Ming Marine, Tripod Tech, TSMC, Ctbc Financial, Hon Hai, Asustek Computer, Umc.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in foreign holdings of TWSE Stocks as of Jun 7th which has an aggregated holding worth USD4,400.2bn.
We estimate that foreign flows to be outflows of USD12,832mln. We tabulate the league table for top changes by value for 1W/4W/1Y and top stocks held by foreign institutions.
We highlight foreign changes in Realtek Semi, Asmedia Tech, Global Unichip, Yang Ming Marine, Tripod Tech, TSMC, Ctbc Financial, Hon Hai, Asustek Computer, Umc.


TWSE Foreign Holding Weekly (Jun 7th): Realtek Semi, Asmedia Tech, Global Unichip, Yang Ming Marine

Taiwan Tech Focused Senior Analyst

Patrick Liao

Equity Bottom-Up

TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing) - ADR / Equity Bottom-Up

TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing) - ADR

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/taiwan-semiconductor-sp-adr" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:8587:1" rel="noopener">Taiwan Semiconductor (TSMC) - ADR (TSM US)</a> is planning to launch its 2nm in 2025.   </li>
<li>TSMC is expected to acquire one High-NA EUV machine this year for R&amp;D purposes, but it will not be used for commercial production.</li>
<li>TSMC is expected to increase the cost of its Chip-on-Wafer-on-Substrate (CoWoS) package by around 15% in 2H24.</li>
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Taiwan Semiconductor (TSMC) - ADR (TSM US) is planning to launch its 2nm in 2025.   
TSMC is expected to acquire one High-NA EUV machine this year for R&amp;D purposes, but it will not be used for commercial production.
TSMC is expected to increase the cost of its Chip-on-Wafer-on-Substrate (CoWoS) package by around 15% in 2H24.


TSMC (2330.TT; TSM.US): ASML's High-NA EUV Machine Will Not Be Required Until 2027 at TSMC.

Global Emerging Market Equities, Propitious Research

Wium Malan, CFA

Global Emerging Market Equities

Independent, Fundamental Quantitative Research

Propitious Research

Fully independent, fundamental and quantitative equity research, focused on companies in the Telecommunication, Media, Technology, Internet and Healthcare sectors in the Global Emerging Markets. Idea generation focused on Quality stocks, trading below their intrinsic Value, with sound Corporate Governance.

TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing) / Equity Bottom-Up

TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing)

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<li>TSMC looks set for a significant recovery in top-line growth in 2024F, driven by continued faster-than-expected demand for its 3nm volume production leading to significantly improved overall ASP.</li>
<li>This should be supported by a concurrent improvement in the inventory cycle at major clients, helping recover TSMC’s utilisation back to historic norms.</li>
<li>Lower capital intensity, improving internal inventory levels, and accelerating top-line growth should all combine to drive record levels of Free Cash Flow generation during 2024F.</li>
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TSMC looks set for a significant recovery in top-line growth in 2024F, driven by continued faster-than-expected demand for its 3nm volume production leading to significantly improved overall ASP.
This should be supported by a concurrent improvement in the inventory cycle at major clients, helping recover TSMC’s utilisation back to historic norms.
Lower capital intensity, improving internal inventory levels, and accelerating top-line growth should all combine to drive record levels of Free Cash Flow generation during 2024F.


2024 High Conviction: TSMC (2330 TT) Is Perfectly Poised for Revenue and FCF Growth Acceleration

Vanguard Intl Semiconductor / Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>Vanguard announce the establishment of a 12” Fab in Singapore with 60% stake, with Nxp Semiconductors Nv (NXPI US) will invest remaining 40%.  </li>
<li>The nodes produced will span from 40nm to 130nm, encompassing mixed-signal, PMIC, and analog ICs to support automotive, industrial, consumer, and mobile applications.  </li>
<li>Vanguard will uphold a healthy cash balance, along with large debt and a follow-up cash offering.</li>
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Vanguard announce the establishment of a 12” Fab in Singapore with 60% stake, with Nxp Semiconductors Nv (NXPI US) will invest remaining 40%.  
The nodes produced will span from 40nm to 130nm, encompassing mixed-signal, PMIC, and analog ICs to support automotive, industrial, consumer, and mobile applications.  
Vanguard will uphold a healthy cash balance, along with large debt and a follow-up cash offering.


Vanguard (5347.TT): Setup 12" Fab in Singapore With 60% Stake, with NXP Investing Remaining 40%.

Tracking developments across tech supply chains, Tech Supply Chain Tracker

Tech Supply Chain Tracker

Tracking developments across tech supply chains

<ul><li>Gelsinger excited for AI PC breakthrough at Computex 2024, plans Intel's 40th anniversary event in Taiwan next year.</li><li>MediaTek unveils AI and wireless advancements at Computex 2024, demonstrating commitment to technology innovation.</li><li>Nvidia CEO predicts rise of robots in the future; Taiwan's LEO satellite program delayed by funding and tech transfer issues.</li></ul>

Gelsinger excited for AI PC breakthrough at Computex 2024, plans Intel's 40th anniversary event in Taiwan next year.MediaTek unveils AI and wireless advancements at Computex 2024, demonstrating commitment to technology innovation.Nvidia CEO predicts rise of robots in the future; Taiwan's LEO satellite program delayed by funding and tech transfer issues.

Tech Supply Chain Tracker (05-Jun-2024): Gelsinger forecasts Intel Taiwan party for 40th anniversary.

Taiwan

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd. manufactures and markets integrated circuits. The Company provides the following services: wafer manufacturing, wafer probing, assembly and testing, mask production, and design services. TSMC's ICs are used in computer, communication, consumer electronics, automotive, and industrial equipment industries.

TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing) (2330 TT)

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TWSE Foreign Holding Weekly (Jun 7th): Realtek Semi, Asmedia Tech, Global Unichip, Yang Ming Marine

We analyzed TWSE foreign holding data for the past week and highlighted foreign holding changes in Realtek Semi, Asmedia Tech, Global Unichip, Yang...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

TSMC (2330.TT; TSM.US): ASML's High-NA EUV Machine Will Not Be Required Until 2027 at TSMC.

Taiwan Semiconductor (TSMC) plans to launch 2nm chip in 2025, investing in R&D and increasing CoWoS package cost by 15% in 2H24.

Patrick Liao

2024 High Conviction: TSMC (2330 TT) Is Perfectly Poised for Revenue and FCF Growth Acceleration

Given that we have reached the peak of the Capex cycle, along with normalisation in its internal working capital, and with revenue growth set to...

Wium Malan, CFA

Vanguard (5347.TT): Setup 12" Fab in Singapore With 60% Stake, with NXP Investing Remaining 40%.

Vanguard and Nxp Semiconductors to establish 12" Fab in Singapore for diverse IC production, with Vanguard maintaining majority stake.

Patrick Liao

Tech Supply Chain Tracker (05-Jun-2024): Gelsinger forecasts Intel Taiwan party for 40th anniversary.

Intel, MediaTek, Nvidia, Taiwan's satellite program, India, Vietnam, M&A market, OLED shipments, and key industries showcased at Computex 2024.

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TWSE Foreign Holding Weekly (Jun 7th): Realtek Semi, Asmedia Tech, Global Unichip, Yang Ming Marine

We analyzed TWSE foreign holding data for the past week and highlighted foreign holding changes in Realtek Semi, Asmedia Tech, Global Unichip, Yang...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

TSMC (2330.TT; TSM.US): ASML's High-NA EUV Machine Will Not Be Required Until 2027 at TSMC.

​Taiwan Semiconductor (TSMC) plans to launch 2nm chip in 2025, investing in R&D and increasing CoWoS package cost by 15% in 2H24.

Patrick Liao

2024 High Conviction: TSMC (2330 TT) Is Perfectly Poised for Revenue and FCF Growth Acceleration

Given that we have reached the peak of the Capex cycle, along with normalisation in its internal working capital, and with revenue growth set to...

Wium Malan, CFA

Vanguard (5347.TT): Setup 12" Fab in Singapore With 60% Stake, with NXP Investing Remaining 40%.

​Vanguard and Nxp Semiconductors to establish 12" Fab in Singapore for diverse IC production, with Vanguard maintaining majority stake.

Patrick Liao

Tech Supply Chain Tracker (05-Jun-2024): Gelsinger forecasts Intel Taiwan party for 40th anniversary.

Intel, MediaTek, Nvidia, Taiwan's satellite program, India, Vietnam, M&A market, OLED shipments, and key industries showcased at Computex 2024.

Tech Supply Chain Tracker

Taiwan Semiconductor (TSMC) plans to launch 2nm chip in 2025, investing in R&D and increasing CoWoS package cost by 15% in 2H24.

Vanguard and Nxp Semiconductors to establish 12" Fab in Singapore for diverse IC production, with Vanguard maintaining majority stake.