Taiwan Tech Focused Senior Analyst

Patrick Liao

Equity Bottom-Up

<ul>
<li>The 1st quarter is relatively a lower season. Therefore, we expect that the revenue/NM is about RMB$8. 7bn/9.0% in 1Q22 respectively, which declines ~10% QoQ and grow 30% YoY. </li>
<li>To our understanding, QCOM is still the biggest client in JCET. The rest of clients have changing a bit in JCET since Huawei was being driven out.</li>
<li>Overall speaking, China is devoted in developing OSAT (Outsource Semiconductor Assembly and Packaging) business, and the gap shall be close to ASEH and Amkor. </li>
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The 1st quarter is relatively a lower season. Therefore, we expect that the revenue/NM is about RMB$8. 7bn/9.0% in 1Q22 respectively, which declines ~10% QoQ and grow 30% YoY. 
To our understanding, QCOM is still the biggest client in JCET. The rest of clients have changing a bit in JCET since Huawei was being driven out.
Overall speaking, China is devoted in developing OSAT (Outsource Semiconductor Assembly and Packaging) business, and the gap shall be close to ASEH and Amkor. 


JCET (600584.CN): The 1Q22 Will Be a Lower Season, and the Recent Ukraine Crisis Did Post a Shadow.

Technical Analyst, Vermilion Research

Joe Jasper

Technical Analyst

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<li>Market dynamics continue to deteriorate and there are plenty of reasons to be concerned, which we outline below.</li>
<li>With that said, the bottom line is that the Russell 2000 index (IWM) is above $208 support and the Russell Micro Caps index (IWC) is above $135 support.</li>
<li>As long as these supports hold we expect more consolidation and mixed markets ahead, but we would turn bearish on breakdowns.</li>
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Market dynamics continue to deteriorate and there are plenty of reasons to be concerned, which we outline below.
With that said, the bottom line is that the Russell 2000 index (IWM) is above $208 support and the Russell Micro Caps index (IWC) is above $135 support.
As long as these supports hold we expect more consolidation and mixed markets ahead, but we would turn bearish on breakdowns.


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European Event-Driven Analyst

Jesus Rodriguez Aguilar

Event-Driven

On 8 February, <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> <a href="https://www.dialog-semiconductor.com/sites/default/files/danube_full2.7announcement_final.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">announced an agreement</a> to acquire <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>, supplier of Apple.
Consideration. €67.5 per share, in cash, adjustable for dividends or capital distrubutions at the discretion of Renesas. To be conducted though a scheme of arrangement (document to be published on or before 8 March).
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<li>This values 100% of the equity capital of Dialog at €4,886 mn (as reported), for an implied EV of €4,556.5 mn.</li>
<li>This represents 3.7x EV/Fwd Revenue (vs. historic average of c 1.6x), 17.4x EV/Fwd EBITDA and 22.2x P/Fwd E (vs. historic average of 8x), (please see other recent transaction multiples further down).</li>
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The shares of Dialog shot up by 16% vs. the prior day, with c. €353 mn traded.
I believe the deal makes strategic sense, as the offer underlines the relevance of both power and low power connectivity to the automobile and industrial semiconductors.
The median implied valuation across multiples is €65.07 per share. On this basis, the price offered by Renesas seems fair.
Bloomberg has reported the interest of STM in Dialog, nevertheless, STM has already exposure to Apple and I doubt it would be willing to pay up to increase it.
Gross spread is c. 3.3%, with a high volume traded on today's (9 March session). The deal is expected to become effective in H2 2021.
With high chances for the deal to complete, recommendation is Long DLG GR.

On 8 February, Renesas Electronics (6723 JP) announced an agreement to acquire Dialog Semiconductor (DLG GR), supplier of Apple.
Consideration. €67.5 per share, in cash, adjustable for dividends or capital distrubutions at the discretion of Renesas. To be conducted though a scheme of arrangement (document to be published on or before 8 March).

This values 100% of the equity capital of Dialog at €4,886 mn (as reported), for an implied EV of €4,556.5 mn.
This represents 3.7x EV/Fwd Revenue (vs. historic average of c 1.6x), 17.4x EV/Fwd EBITDA and 22.2x P/Fwd E (vs. historic average of 8x), (please see other recent transaction multiples further down).

The shares of Dialog shot up by 16% vs. the prior day, with c. €353 mn traded.
I believe the deal makes strategic sense, as the offer underlines the relevance of both power and low power connectivity to the automobile and industrial semiconductors.
The median implied valuation across multiples is €65.07 per share. On this basis, the price offered by Renesas seems fair.
Bloomberg has reported the interest of STM in Dialog, nevertheless, STM has already exposure to Apple and I doubt it would be willing to pay up to increase it.
Gross spread is c. 3.3%, with a high volume traded on today's (9 March session). The deal is expected to become effective in H2 2021.
With high chances for the deal to complete, recommendation is Long DLG GR.

Dialog Semiconductor - Renesas Electronics Recommended Cash Offer

Equity Analyst, LightStream Research

Aqila Ali

Equity Analyst

Long-Short Analysis on Japan, Asia and the World

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We further refine the accuracy of our insights and calls through the use of alternative data to flesh out current trends, and through a valuation framework that emphasises non-superficial peer group selection and a proper attempt to understand the metrics and changes that have driven security valuations in the past.

In December last year, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/broadcom-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:998:1" rel="noopener">Broadcom Limited (AVGO US)</a> reported that it wants to sell its wireless chip unit and that it is working with the Credit Suisse Group to find potential buyers for the RF unit, a segment within the wireless chip unit. This comes as the company categorises the unit as non-core, given its change in focus to become a software business (seen as being more lucrative). This insight takes a quick look at the potential buyers of Broadcom’s wireless business and the potential value of the business.
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Wireless Unit Segments
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Implied Valuation (USD bn)
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Potential Buyers
</td>
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RF
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9.6
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Apple, Qorvo, Skyworks, MACOM, Murata
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</tr>
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Bluetooth/Wi-Fi Unit
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<td style="width: 162.95pt;">
8.8
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Skyworks, Murata, NXP Semiconductors
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Touch controller/ Wireless charging
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1.2
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Apple
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Source: Company Disclosures, News Articles, CapIQ, LSR
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In December last year, Broadcom Limited (AVGO US) reported that it wants to sell its wireless chip unit and that it is working with the Credit Suisse Group to find potential buyers for the RF unit, a segment within the wireless chip unit. This comes as the company categorises the unit as non-core, given its change in focus to become a software business (seen as being more lucrative). This insight takes a quick look at the potential buyers of Broadcom’s wireless business and the potential value of the business.
Summary




Wireless Unit Segments


Implied Valuation (USD bn)


Potential Buyers




RF


9.6


Apple, Qorvo, Skyworks, MACOM, Murata




Bluetooth/Wi-Fi Unit


8.8


Skyworks, Murata, NXP Semiconductors




Touch controller/ Wireless charging


1.2


Apple





Source: Company Disclosures, News Articles, CapIQ, LSR


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