Equity Long-Short, Semiconductors, Fabricated Knowledge

Douglas O'Laughlin

Equity Long-Short, Semiconductors

Fabricated Knowledge

Learn more about the world's most important manufactured product. Meaningful insight, timely analysis, and an occasional investment idea.

Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>Hello from Kyoto! If there was a single big story from VLSI this year, it had to be Backside Power Delivery (BSPDN). VLSI is one of the premier conferences for semiconductor design and has been held since the 1980s.</li>
<li>Today it’s one of the best places to present cutting-edge research in circuit technology.</li>
<li>The key revolutionary announcement at VLSI this year was BSPDN. Let’s discuss.</li>
</ul>


Hello from Kyoto! If there was a single big story from VLSI this year, it had to be Backside Power Delivery (BSPDN). VLSI is one of the premier conferences for semiconductor design and has been held since the 1980s.
Today it’s one of the best places to present cutting-edge research in circuit technology.
The key revolutionary announcement at VLSI this year was BSPDN. Let’s discuss.


VLSI Japan : It’s Better on the Backside

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<ul><li>In this edition: • ASM International/ASML/BE Semiconductor Industries | SEMI revises its outlook for worldwide semiconductor equipment market upward but not as strong as WSTS did for the semiconductor market • InPost | survey shows a strong structural shift toward parcel lockers in the UK • KPN | home broadband market expected to grow at a 0.9% CAGR through 2029 • PostNL | CBb annulled fine for not meeting minimum delivery quality in 2019 • Dutch housing market | signs of moderation</li></ul>

In this edition: • ASM International/ASML/BE Semiconductor Industries | SEMI revises its outlook for worldwide semiconductor equipment market upward but not as strong as WSTS did for the semiconductor market • InPost | survey shows a strong structural shift toward parcel lockers in the UK • KPN | home broadband market expected to grow at a 0.9% CAGR through 2029 • PostNL | CBb annulled fine for not meeting minimum delivery quality in 2019 • Dutch housing market | signs of moderation

Koninklijke KPN NV - What's New(s) in Amsterdam

BE Semiconductor Industries NV / Equity Bottom-Up

<ul><li>In this edition: • BE Semiconductor Industries | order intake remains soft, 1Q25 outlook below market expecttions • KPN | VodafoneZiggo continues to lose broadband clients in 4Q24 • NN Group | better-than-expected OCG thanks to non-life and Insurance Europe • Fagron | continues its track record of marked organic revenue growth and strong free cash flows • SBM Offshore | directional revenue and EBITDA in line; new buyback and upbeat guidance • Vopak | 2025 guidance disappoints; EUR 100m share buyback</li></ul>

In this edition: • BE Semiconductor Industries | order intake remains soft, 1Q25 outlook below market expecttions • KPN | VodafoneZiggo continues to lose broadband clients in 4Q24 • NN Group | better-than-expected OCG thanks to non-life and Insurance Europe • Fagron | continues its track record of marked organic revenue growth and strong free cash flows • SBM Offshore | directional revenue and EBITDA in line; new buyback and upbeat guidance • Vopak | 2025 guidance disappoints; EUR 100m share buyback

BE Semiconductor Industries NV - What's New(s) in Amsterdam

Global TMT Analyst, Ex-PM, 30 years experience

Neil Campling

Event-Driven

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<li>The second PE rumoured interest in ASMPT in 18 months, with KKR circling.</li>
<li>Semiconductor M&amp;A has surged in 2024 YTD with a 33% increase in deal activity compared to 2023.</li>
<li>ASM's leadership in TCB, potential growth within HBM, expansion at TSM and enabling the Nvidia Blackwell platform are all reasons for M&amp;A interest.</li>
</ul>


The second PE rumoured interest in ASMPT in 18 months, with KKR circling.
Semiconductor M&amp;A has surged in 2024 YTD with a 33% increase in deal activity compared to 2023.
ASM's leadership in TCB, potential growth within HBM, expansion at TSM and enabling the Nvidia Blackwell platform are all reasons for M&amp;A interest.


ASMPT (ASM Pacific). 522 HK. M&A. Takeover Target Talk. Déjà Vu ?

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

<ul><li>Welcome to the Halloween Earnings Edition. It's a spooky time in markets.</li><li>So far, there’s been a lot of volatility this earnings season, specifically around the Magnificent 7. Let’s discuss.</li><li>I won’t discuss each company specifically, but I will focus on the high-level capex commentary.</li></ul>

Welcome to the Halloween Earnings Edition. It's a spooky time in markets.So far, there’s been a lot of volatility this earnings season, specifically around the Magnificent 7. Let’s discuss.I won’t discuss each company specifically, but I will focus on the high-level capex commentary.

Halloween Earnings Season 🎃 (Hyperscalers, TXN, VICR, SK Hynix, KLAC, MXL, INTC, AWE, ACMR, BESI)

Netherlands

BE Semiconductor Industries N.V. produces integrated semiconductor assembly equipment.  The Company designs, develops, manufactures, markets, and services machines that manufacture semiconductor packages, which provide the connection between the chip and other electronic components and protect the chip.  BE also produces automated molding and plating machines, and manufactures leadframes.

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VLSI Japan : It’s Better on the Backside

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Fabricated Knowledge

Koninklijke KPN NV - What's New(s) in Amsterdam

In this edition: • ASM International/ASML/BE Semiconductor Industries | SEMI revises its outlook for worldwide semiconductor equipment market...

The IDEA!

BE Semiconductor Industries NV - What's New(s) in Amsterdam

In this edition: • BE Semiconductor Industries | order intake remains soft, 1Q25 outlook below market expecttions • KPN | VodafoneZiggo continues...

The IDEA!

ASMPT (ASM Pacific). 522 HK. M&A. Takeover Target Talk. Déjà Vu ?

Private equity interest in ASMPT has surged due to its leadership in TCB, potential growth in HBM, expansion at TSM, and enabling the Nvidia...

Neil Campling

Halloween Earnings Season 🎃 (Hyperscalers, TXN, VICR, SK Hynix, KLAC, MXL, INTC, AWE, ACMR, BESI)

Welcome to the Halloween Earnings Edition. It's a spooky time in markets. So far, there’s been a lot of volatility this earnings season,...

Fabricated Knowledge

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VLSI Japan : It’s Better on the Backside

If there was a single big story from VLSI this year, it had to be BSPDN. Intel announces its PowerVia technology, and scaling the backside is the...

Fabricated Knowledge

Koninklijke KPN NV - What's New(s) in Amsterdam

In this edition: • ASM International/ASML/BE Semiconductor Industries | SEMI revises its outlook for worldwide semiconductor equipment market...

The IDEA!

BE Semiconductor Industries NV - What's New(s) in Amsterdam

In this edition: • BE Semiconductor Industries | order intake remains soft, 1Q25 outlook below market expecttions • KPN | VodafoneZiggo continues...

The IDEA!

ASMPT (ASM Pacific). 522 HK. M&A. Takeover Target Talk. Déjà Vu ?

​Private equity interest in ASMPT has surged due to its leadership in TCB, potential growth in HBM, expansion at TSM, and enabling the Nvidia...

Neil Campling

Halloween Earnings Season 🎃 (Hyperscalers, TXN, VICR, SK Hynix, KLAC, MXL, INTC, AWE, ACMR, BESI)

Welcome to the Halloween Earnings Edition. It's a spooky time in markets. So far, there’s been a lot of volatility this earnings season,...

Fabricated Knowledge

Private equity interest in ASMPT has surged due to its leadership in TCB, potential growth in HBM, expansion at TSM, and enabling the Nvidia...