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Douglas O'Laughlin

Equity Long-Short, Semiconductors

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<ul><li>To make my content readable, this is an optics-only earnings update.</li><li>I will discuss everything together and put together a high-level overview.</li><li>The specific things I am interested in are Marvell’s ZR and custom silicon.</li></ul>

To make my content readable, this is an optics-only earnings update.I will discuss everything together and put together a high-level overview.The specific things I am interested in are Marvell’s ZR and custom silicon.

Optics Earnings (FN, ANET, COHR, LITE, AAOI)

Independent research on the U.S. markets, Baptista Research

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Equity Bottom-Up

<ul><li>Marvell Technology delivered a positive result and managed an all-around beat in the last quarter, producing $1.34 billion in revenue.</li><li>Revenue in their data center end market was $460 million, up 6% sequentially and significantly more than their forecast of a flat outlook.</li><li>Notably, revenue from cloud AI and common cloud infrastructure both increased sequentially, with AI expanding more quickly.</li></ul>

Marvell Technology delivered a positive result and managed an all-around beat in the last quarter, producing $1.34 billion in revenue.Revenue in their data center end market was $460 million, up 6% sequentially and significantly more than their forecast of a flat outlook.Notably, revenue from cloud AI and common cloud infrastructure both increased sequentially, with AI expanding more quickly.

Marvell Technology: Will The Launch Of COLORZ 800 Have A Significant Impact On Future Revenues? - Major Drivers

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Vincent Fernando, CFA

Managing Director, Zero One

Zero One

Founded in 2015, Zero One produces independent investment research and provides corporate finance advisory services with a focus on both listed and private technology companies. Founder Vincent Fernando has over 20 years of experience in US and Asia capital markets.

Independent Investment Research

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<li>Mediatek Enjoying a Massive Rebound for its Mobile Phone Segment; Most Optimistic About High-End Smartphone Demand</li>
<li>New AI Data Center Growth Driver on the Horizon; Recent Investment in U.S. AI Server Chip Startup</li>
<li>Recent Share Price Dip is an Accumulation Opportunity; We Rate Mediatek as a Structural Long</li>
</ul>


Mediatek Enjoying a Massive Rebound for its Mobile Phone Segment; Most Optimistic About High-End Smartphone Demand
New AI Data Center Growth Driver on the Horizon; Recent Investment in U.S. AI Server Chip Startup
Recent Share Price Dip is an Accumulation Opportunity; We Rate Mediatek as a Structural Long


Mediatek Seeing Massive Rebound in Mobile; Major AI Data Center Driver on the Horizon

<ul><li>Marvell managed to exceed analyst expectations in terms of revenue as well as earnings.</li><li>The company sees significant opportunities in the AI sector, as AI data centers require high-capacity, low-latency connectivity, driving demand for Marvell's PAM4 optical DSP platform.</li><li>Marvell expects the AI trend to continue growing, with plans to double revenue in fiscal 2024 and at least double it again in fiscal 2025.</li></ul>

Marvell managed to exceed analyst expectations in terms of revenue as well as earnings.The company sees significant opportunities in the AI sector, as AI data centers require high-capacity, low-latency connectivity, driving demand for Marvell's PAM4 optical DSP platform.Marvell expects the AI trend to continue growing, with plans to double revenue in fiscal 2024 and at least double it again in fiscal 2025.

Marvell Technology Inc.: Launch Of Silicon Interconnects A Possible Game Changer? – Key Drivers

Asia and Global Semiconductor and Tech Research

Andrew Lu

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<li>Y/Y improvement for LCD, PMIC, GaAs RF, gaming card, cooling system, semi equipment&amp;material, semi fab construction, memory, and foundry vendors but more y/y deterioration for WiFi and CMOS sensor vendors</li>
<li>After 6 vendors beating consensus, we might see AI server supply chain, large panel LCD driver, WiFi/networking, and NAND flash vendors in US to report a better than expected 1Q24.</li>
<li>We might see 8"/12" raw wafer (like Shin Etsu, SUMCO , National Silicon Industry, Siltronic AG) vendors in Japan, China, and Germany to report a worse than expected 1Q24.</li>
</ul>


Y/Y improvement for LCD, PMIC, GaAs RF, gaming card, cooling system, semi equipment&amp;material, semi fab construction, memory, and foundry vendors but more y/y deterioration for WiFi and CMOS sensor vendors
After 6 vendors beating consensus, we might see AI server supply chain, large panel LCD driver, WiFi/networking, and NAND flash vendors in US to report a better than expected 1Q24.
We might see 8"/12" raw wafer (like Shin Etsu, SUMCO , National Silicon Industry, Siltronic AG) vendors in Japan, China, and Germany to report a worse than expected 1Q24.


Early Signs from the Reported March/1Q24 Taiwan Semi/Tech Sales

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Marvell Technology, Inc. develops and produces semiconductors and related technology. The Company offers security and networking platform, secure data processing, networking, and storage solutions. Marvell Technology serves customers worldwide.

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Marvell Technology (MRVL US)

Optics Earnings (FN, ANET, COHR, LITE, AAOI)

To make my content readable, this is an optics-only earnings update. I will discuss everything together and put together a high-level overview.

Fabricated Knowledge

Marvell Technology: Will The Launch Of COLORZ 800 Have A Significant Impact On Future Revenues? - Major Drivers

Marvell Technology delivered a positive result and managed an all-around beat in the last quarter, producing $1.34 billion in revenue. Revenue in...

Baptista Research

Mediatek Seeing Massive Rebound in Mobile; Major AI Data Center Driver on the Horizon

Mediatek is enjoying strong growth in its mobile phone segment; with notable strength in high-end smartphones. The company could re-rate as its...

Vincent Fernando, CFA

Marvell Technology Inc.: Launch Of Silicon Interconnects A Possible Game Changer? – Key Drivers

Marvell managed to exceed analyst expectations in terms of revenue as well as earnings. The company sees significant opportunities in the AI...

Baptista Research

Early Signs from the Reported March/1Q24 Taiwan Semi/Tech Sales

Early Signs from the Reported March/1Q24 Taiwan Semi/Tech Sales; we might see AI server, WiFi/networking, and NAND vendors in US to beat 1Q24 but...

Andrew Lu

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Optics Earnings (FN, ANET, COHR, LITE, AAOI)

To make my content readable, this is an optics-only earnings update. I will discuss everything together and put together a high-level overview.

Fabricated Knowledge

Marvell Technology: Will The Launch Of COLORZ 800 Have A Significant Impact On Future Revenues? - Major Drivers

Marvell Technology delivered a positive result and managed an all-around beat in the last quarter, producing $1.34 billion in revenue. Revenue in...

Baptista Research

Mediatek Seeing Massive Rebound in Mobile; Major AI Data Center Driver on the Horizon

​Mediatek is enjoying strong growth in its mobile phone segment; with notable strength in high-end smartphones. The company could re-rate as its...

Vincent Fernando, CFA

Marvell Technology Inc.: Launch Of Silicon Interconnects A Possible Game Changer? – Key Drivers

Marvell managed to exceed analyst expectations in terms of revenue as well as earnings. The company sees significant opportunities in the AI...

Baptista Research

Early Signs from the Reported March/1Q24 Taiwan Semi/Tech Sales

Early Signs from the Reported March/1Q24 Taiwan Semi/Tech Sales; we might see AI server, WiFi/networking, and NAND vendors in US to beat 1Q24 but...

Andrew Lu

Mediatek is enjoying strong growth in its mobile phone segment; with notable strength in high-end smartphones. The company could re-rate as its...