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Shenzhen Longsys Electronics / Equity Capital Markets

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/shenzhen-longsys-electronics-co-ltd-9ad6ee79-c403-4819-a5df-de95777ae2a7" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:55525:1" rel="noopener">Shenzhen Longsys Electronics (9976 HK)</a> is a branded independent memory product company. It is seeking to raise US$800 million.</li>
<li>I discussed the H Share listing in <em><strong><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/longsys-electronics-h-share-listing-9976-hk-the-investment-case" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:266146" rel="noopener">Longsys Electronics H Share Listing (9976 HK): The Investment Case</a></strong></em>. </li>
<li>The proposed AH discount of 45.2% (based on the close on 28 August A Share price) is attractive. However, given my bearish fundamental view, I would avoid the listing. </li>
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Shenzhen Longsys Electronics (9976 HK) is a branded independent memory product company. It is seeking to raise US$800 million.
I discussed the H Share listing in Longsys Electronics H Share Listing (9976 HK): The Investment Case. 
The proposed AH discount of 45.2% (based on the close on 28 August A Share price) is attractive. However, given my bearish fundamental view, I would avoid the listing. 


Longsys Electronics H Share Listing (9976 HK): Valuation Insights

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/shenzhen-longsys-electronics-co-ltd-9ad6ee79-c403-4819-a5df-de95777ae2a7" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:55525:1" rel="noopener">Shenzhen Longsys Electronics (9976 HK)</a> is a branded independent memory product company. It is seeking to raise US$798 million.     </li>
<li>It designs controllers/firmware, back-end manufacturing (packaging/testing/assembly), and sells memory products (embedded storage, SSDs, mobile storage, DIMMs).</li>
<li>The investment case is bearish as Longsys is a fundamentally commoditised, cyclical, cash-burning company, currently riding an exceptional AI-driven up-cycle.</li>
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Shenzhen Longsys Electronics (9976 HK) is a branded independent memory product company. It is seeking to raise US$798 million.     
It designs controllers/firmware, back-end manufacturing (packaging/testing/assembly), and sells memory products (embedded storage, SSDs, mobile storage, DIMMs).
The investment case is bearish as Longsys is a fundamentally commoditised, cyclical, cash-burning company, currently riding an exceptional AI-driven up-cycle.


Longsys Electronics H Share Listing (9976 HK): The Investment Case

HK/China Equity Long-Short

Osbert Tang, CFA

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<li>The IPO of <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/shenzhen-longsys-electronics-co-ltd-9ad6ee79-c403-4819-a5df-de95777ae2a7" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:55525:1" rel="noopener">Shenzhen Longsys Electronics (9976 HK)</a>, a branded independent semiconductor memory product enterprise, does not appear particularly attractive to us.</li>
<li>Although its EPS CAGR will reach 95.5% for FY25-28, the growth is entirely generated in FY26, as market consensus projects a decline in FY27 and FY28.</li>
<li>Its FY27 PER of 8x is higher than global peers, and the steep 45.9% discount to the A-share is justified by the uncertain earnings outlook.</li>
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The IPO of Shenzhen Longsys Electronics (9976 HK), a branded independent semiconductor memory product enterprise, does not appear particularly attractive to us.
Although its EPS CAGR will reach 95.5% for FY25-28, the growth is entirely generated in FY26, as market consensus projects a decline in FY27 and FY28.
Its FY27 PER of 8x is higher than global peers, and the steep 45.9% discount to the A-share is justified by the uncertain earnings outlook.


Shenzhen Longsys (9976 HK) IPO: Not Too Exciting

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Tina Banerjee

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<li>Longsys Electronics launched Hongkong IPO to raise nearly HK$ 6.3B. They are a branded independent semiconductor memory product enterprise making Embedded storage solutions, SSDs, Mobile Storage Products and DIMMs.</li>
<li>Longsys Electronics intends to use the proceeds for research and development, strategic investments and/or acquisition and for general corporate purpose.</li>
<li>Longsys Electronics’ operational capabilities, strong R&amp;D and technological prowess, robust product portfolio and global market presence, coupled with the positive demand outlook does make this issue fundamentally worth for investors.</li>
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Longsys Electronics launched Hongkong IPO to raise nearly HK$ 6.3B. They are a branded independent semiconductor memory product enterprise making Embedded storage solutions, SSDs, Mobile Storage Products and DIMMs.
Longsys Electronics intends to use the proceeds for research and development, strategic investments and/or acquisition and for general corporate purpose.
Longsys Electronics’ operational capabilities, strong R&amp;D and technological prowess, robust product portfolio and global market presence, coupled with the positive demand outlook does make this issue fundamentally worth for investors.


Shenzhen Longsys Electronics IPO: Worth Embedding This In Investors Memory

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Vincent Fernando, CFA

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TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing) / Equity Bottom-Up

TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing) (TSM US)

TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing)

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<li>Memory revenue re-accelerated well ahead of its seasonal pace: the six memory names grew revenue +32% MoM after about +4% in June, roughly twice their pace in July last year.</li>
<li>Taiwan's assemblers look weaker than they are: nine of thirteen ODM, EMS and PC-brand names saw revenue fall sequentially, yet the group beat its own July 2025 decline.</li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/alchip-technologies-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:20219:1" rel="noopener">Alchip Technologies (3661 TT)</a>'s revenue nearly quadrupled in two months and its filing reversed: after three months reporting mass-production declines, it reported growth, the only commentary change in our universe.</li>
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Memory revenue re-accelerated well ahead of its seasonal pace: the six memory names grew revenue +32% MoM after about +4% in June, roughly twice their pace in July last year.
Taiwan's assemblers look weaker than they are: nine of thirteen ODM, EMS and PC-brand names saw revenue fall sequentially, yet the group beat its own July 2025 decline.

Alchip Technologies (3661 TT)'s revenue nearly quadrupled in two months and its filing reversed: after three months reporting mass-production declines, it reported growth, the only commentary change in our universe.


Taiwan Supply Chain Signals: Memory Revenue Re-Accelerates While Custom AI Chip Revenue Ramps

Taiwan

Phison Electronics Corp. manufactures and markets USB (Universal Serial Bus) flash pen drives, card readers, adapters, flash memory controllers, and integrated circuits (ICs).

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Phison Electronics (8299 TT)

Shenzhen Longsys (9976 HK) IPO: Not Too Exciting

Shenzhen Longsys H-share is priced at a 45.9% discount to the A-share, but the market's projected earnings decline for FY27-28 is a concern. Its 8x...

Osbert Tang, CFA

Shenzhen Longsys Electronics IPO: Worth Embedding This In Investors Memory

Longsys launched HK IPO to raise nearly HK$ 6.3B for R&D, strategic investments/acquisition etc. Operational capabilities, strong R&D prowess,...

Tina Banerjee

Taiwan Supply Chain Signals: Memory Revenue Re-Accelerates While Custom AI Chip Revenue Ramps

We analyze the latest monthly revenue data across Taiwan's technology supply chain. Four key signals emerge from the latest results.

Vincent Fernando, CFA

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Longsys Electronics H Share Listing (9976 HK): Valuation Insights

Longsys is an independent memory product company. It is seeking to raise US$800 million. While the proposed AH discount is attractive, I would...

Arun George

Longsys Electronics H Share Listing (9976 HK): The Investment Case

Longsys Electronics is a branded independent memory product company. It is seeking to raise US$798 million. In this note, I discuss the investment...

Arun George

Shenzhen Longsys (9976 HK) IPO: Not Too Exciting

Shenzhen Longsys H-share is priced at a 45.9% discount to the A-share, but the market's projected earnings decline for FY27-28 is a concern. Its 8x...

Osbert Tang, CFA

Shenzhen Longsys Electronics IPO: Worth Embedding This In Investors Memory

Longsys launched HK IPO to raise nearly HK$ 6.3B for R&D, strategic investments/acquisition etc. Operational capabilities, strong R&D prowess,...

Tina Banerjee

Taiwan Supply Chain Signals: Memory Revenue Re-Accelerates While Custom AI Chip Revenue Ramps

We analyze the latest monthly revenue data across Taiwan's technology supply chain. Four key signals emerge from the latest results.

Vincent Fernando, CFA