Managing Director, Zero One, Zero One

Vincent Fernando, CFA

Managing Director, Zero One

Equity Bottom-Up

TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing) / Equity Bottom-Up

TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing) (TSM US)

TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing)

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<li>United Microelectronics ADRs trading at a discount, risk-reward appears compelling.</li>
<li>TSMC has normalized; and reports are that it may launch a Singapore-based 12-inch semiconductor fab.</li>
<li>ChipMOS discount still compelling; and we now have detailed coverage of the company.</li>
</ul>


United Microelectronics ADRs trading at a discount, risk-reward appears compelling.
TSMC has normalized; and reports are that it may launch a Singapore-based 12-inch semiconductor fab.
ChipMOS discount still compelling; and we now have detailed coverage of the company.


Taiwan Dual-Listings: TSMC Normalizes; UMC, ChipMOS Compelling Discounts

Korea/Asia, Events, IPOs, Douglas Research Advisory

Douglas Kim

Korea/Asia, Events, IPOs

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<li>On 12 August, the South Korean government finally gave a presidential pardon to Samsung's heir Lee Jae-Yong.</li>
<li>With Lee Jae-Yong given the presidential pardon, there is an increasing likelihood that the Samsung Group could become more aggressive in making major global M&amp;As in the next several years.</li>
<li>Three major M&amp;As that Samsung could make in the next several years include ARM, Infineon, and NXP Semiconductor. </li>
</ul>


On 12 August, the South Korean government finally gave a presidential pardon to Samsung's heir Lee Jae-Yong.
With Lee Jae-Yong given the presidential pardon, there is an increasing likelihood that the Samsung Group could become more aggressive in making major global M&amp;As in the next several years.
Three major M&amp;As that Samsung could make in the next several years include ARM, Infineon, and NXP Semiconductor. 


Samsung's Lee Jae-Yong Receives Pardon & Get Out of Jail Card: A Signal of Major M&As by Samsung?

Index Rebal/Special Situations, Quiddity Advisors

Janaghan Jeyakumar, CFA

Index Rebal/Special Situations

Quiddity Advisors

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Event-Driven

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<li>In this insight, we take a look at the names leading the race to become ADDs/DELs for the DAX, MDAX, and SDAX Indices for the September 2022 Rebalance.</li>
<li>While no names currently satisfy the requirements to move into or out of the DAX Index, there could be some changes for the MDAX and SDAX Index.</li>
<li>Below is a closer look at the recent price and volume performance of these names.</li>
</ul>


In this insight, we take a look at the names leading the race to become ADDs/DELs for the DAX, MDAX, and SDAX Indices for the September 2022 Rebalance.
While no names currently satisfy the requirements to move into or out of the DAX Index, there could be some changes for the MDAX and SDAX Index.
Below is a closer look at the recent price and volume performance of these names.


DAX/​MDAX/​SDAX Quiddity Leaderboard Sep 2022: Some Changes for SDAX and MDAX

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events, Quiddity Advisors

Travis Lundy

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<li>A bit over a year ago <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/renesas-electronics-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:15933:1" rel="noopener">Renesas Electronics (6723 JP)</a> announced its transaction to buy <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/dialog-semiconductor-plc-664a1f83-2a21-4690-a91f-fb971832e7ad" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:21607:1" rel="noopener">Dialog Semiconductor (DLG GR)</a> for €4.8bn (roughly ¥624bn) and the transaction closed end-August 2021.</li>
<li>In September, Renesas announced a "Progress Update" covering various business segments, expectations for supply in the sector, and eventual "shareholder return" policy.</li>
<li>This past week the Nikkei carried an article talking about a possible stock buyback later this year. I explore.</li>
</ul>


A bit over a year ago Renesas Electronics (6723 JP) announced its transaction to buy Dialog Semiconductor (DLG GR) for €4.8bn (roughly ¥624bn) and the transaction closed end-August 2021.
In September, Renesas announced a "Progress Update" covering various business segments, expectations for supply in the sector, and eventual "shareholder return" policy.
This past week the Nikkei carried an article talking about a possible stock buyback later this year. I explore.


Renesas (6723 JP) - On Top of Peer-Beating Growth, and Valuation... Watch for Buybacks

Taiwan Tech Focused Senior Analyst

Patrick Liao

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<li>The GlobalWafers announced the deal to merge Siltronic did not get the approval by Germany government this morning. <strong>We maintain our Target Price for GlobalWafers doesn’t change at NT$880~960.</strong>
</li>
<li>The GlobalWafers points out that the results will not influence business activities, and the European market remains the importance for GlobalWafers.</li>
<li>
<strong>Comparing to 20s years ago, we think the semiconductor market has experienced a dramatic changes already</strong>.</li>
</ul>


The GlobalWafers announced the deal to merge Siltronic did not get the approval by Germany government this morning. We maintain our Target Price for GlobalWafers doesn’t change at NT$880~960.

The GlobalWafers points out that the results will not influence business activities, and the European market remains the importance for GlobalWafers.

Comparing to 20s years ago, we think the semiconductor market has experienced a dramatic changes already.


GlobalWafers (6488.TT): Maintain Target Price at NT$880-960 for Siltronic Mergence Failed

Germany

Infineon Technologies AG designs, manufactures, and markets semiconductors. The Company offers products include power semiconductors, microcontrollers, security controllers, radio frequency products, and sensors. Infineon markets its products to the automotive, industrial, communications, and consumer and security electronics sectors.

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Infineon Technologies (IFX GR)

Taiwan Dual-Listings: TSMC Normalizes; UMC, ChipMOS Compelling Discounts

TSMC has normalized; and reports are that it may launch a Singapore-based 12-inch semiconductor fab. Chunghwa swings back from extreme discount.

Vincent Fernando, CFA

Samsung's Lee Jae-Yong Receives Pardon & Get Out of Jail Card: A Signal of Major M&As by Samsung?

With Lee Jae-Yong given the presidential pardon, there is an increasing likelihood that the Samsung Group could become more aggressive in making...

Douglas Kim

DAX/MDAX/SDAX Quiddity Leaderboard Sep 2022: Some Changes for SDAX and MDAX

Hochtief AG and Hella GmbH could move from SDAX to MDAX and Grand City Properties and Uniper SE could move from MDAX to SDAX. There could be 2...

Janaghan Jeyakumar, CFA

Renesas (6723 JP) - On Top of Peer-Beating Growth, and Valuation... Watch for Buybacks

Renesas (6723) saw INCJ sell down last year. Absorption has been OK not great. The company has hinted at being able to start buybacks, and recent...

Travis Lundy

GlobalWafers (6488.TT): Maintain Target Price at NT$880-960 for Siltronic Mergence Failed

The GlobalWafers announces the deal to merge Siltronic did not get the approval by Germany government this morning. We maintain our target price...

Patrick Liao

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Taiwan Dual-Listings: TSMC Normalizes; UMC, ChipMOS Compelling Discounts

TSMC has normalized; and reports are that it may launch a Singapore-based 12-inch semiconductor fab. Chunghwa swings back from extreme discount.

Vincent Fernando, CFA

Samsung's Lee Jae-Yong Receives Pardon & Get Out of Jail Card: A Signal of Major M&As by Samsung?

With Lee Jae-Yong given the presidential pardon, there is an increasing likelihood that the Samsung Group could become more aggressive in making...

Douglas Kim

DAX/​MDAX/​SDAX Quiddity Leaderboard Sep 2022: Some Changes for SDAX and MDAX

Hochtief AG and Hella GmbH could move from SDAX to MDAX and Grand City Properties and Uniper SE could move from MDAX to SDAX. There could be 2...

Janaghan Jeyakumar, CFA

Renesas (6723 JP) - On Top of Peer-Beating Growth, and Valuation... Watch for Buybacks

Renesas (6723) saw INCJ sell down last year. Absorption has been OK not great. The company has hinted at being able to start buybacks, and recent...

Travis Lundy

GlobalWafers (6488.TT): Maintain Target Price at NT$880-960 for Siltronic Mergence Failed

The GlobalWafers announces the deal to merge Siltronic did not get the approval by Germany government this morning. We maintain our target price...

Patrick Liao

DAX/MDAX/SDAX Quiddity Leaderboard Sep 2022: Some Changes for SDAX and MDAX