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Equity Bottom-Up

Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd (Adr) / Equity Bottom-Up

<ul><li>Chunghwa Telecom reported strong financial results for the second quarter of 2025, with a significant increase in revenue, operating income, net income, and earnings per share, all surpassing the upper end of their forecasts.</li><li>Revenue for the quarter reached a 10-year high, primarily driven by growth in the company's core business and expanding ICT segment.</li><li>Notably, ICT revenue set a record for any second quarter since 2021, demonstrating Chunghwa Telecom's commitment to innovation and operational excellence.</li></ul>

Chunghwa Telecom reported strong financial results for the second quarter of 2025, with a significant increase in revenue, operating income, net income, and earnings per share, all surpassing the upper end of their forecasts.Revenue for the quarter reached a 10-year high, primarily driven by growth in the company's core business and expanding ICT segment.Notably, ICT revenue set a record for any second quarter since 2021, demonstrating Chunghwa Telecom's commitment to innovation and operational excellence.

Chunghwa Telecom: Initiation of Coverage- Riding The AI

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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

Taiwan Semiconductor (TSMC) - ADR / Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>TSMC: +26.3% Premium; Near Record High After U.S. 4th of July Holiday</li>
<li>UMC: +4.7% Premium; One of the Highest Levels in History -- Short</li>
<li>ASE: +4.6% Premium; Wait for More Extreme Level Before Going Long or Short</li>
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TSMC: +26.3% Premium; Near Record High After U.S. 4th of July Holiday
UMC: +4.7% Premium; One of the Highest Levels in History -- Short
ASE: +4.6% Premium; Wait for More Extreme Level Before Going Long or Short


Taiwan Dual-Listings Monitor: Spreads Near Record Highs After U.S. Market Holiday

<ul>
<li>TSMC: +15.9% Premium; Sales Rose 33% YoY in August &amp; Headroom Increased</li>
<li>UMC: +1.8% Premium; Largest Monthly Decrease in ADR Headroom, Has Consistently Been Decreasing Since May</li>
<li>ASE: +2.0% Premium; At Current Level Can Consider Going Long the Premium</li>
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TSMC: +15.9% Premium; Sales Rose 33% YoY in August &amp; Headroom Increased
UMC: +1.8% Premium; Largest Monthly Decrease in ADR Headroom, Has Consistently Been Decreasing Since May
ASE: +2.0% Premium; At Current Level Can Consider Going Long the Premium


Taiwan Dual-Listings Monitor: TSMC 33% Growth, UMC Headroom Decrease, ASE Historically Low Premium

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<li>Starlink’s Direct-to-Phone Semiconductor Integration Push Signals a Major Shift Coming for Telecom</li>
<li>Direct-To-Satellite Connectivity Could Become Critical for a Market-Competitive Smartphone SoC Design</li>
<li>Leadership in Satellite Connectivity Will Soon Mean Leadership in Smartphone SoCs</li>
</ul>


Starlink’s Direct-to-Phone Semiconductor Integration Push Signals a Major Shift Coming for Telecom
Direct-To-Satellite Connectivity Could Become Critical for a Market-Competitive Smartphone SoC Design
Leadership in Satellite Connectivity Will Soon Mean Leadership in Smartphone SoCs


MediaTek: Satellite Connectivity the Next Strategic Battleground for Mobile SoCs (Structural Long)

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<li>TSMC: +24.4% Premium: Remains at Level to Short the ADR Spread</li>
<li>ASE: 0.0% (Parity); Open Fresh Longs Here or at a Discount</li>
<li>ChipMOS: -1.9% Discount; Near Level to Go Long the Spread</li>
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TSMC: +24.4% Premium: Remains at Level to Short the ADR Spread
ASE: 0.0% (Parity); Open Fresh Longs Here or at a Discount
ChipMOS: -1.9% Discount; Near Level to Go Long the Spread


Taiwan Dual-Listings Monitor: TSMC Extreme Level; ASE Spread Hits Parity; ChipMOS Near Long Level

Taiwan

Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd. provides local, domestic, and international long distance services. The Company also offers wireless telecommunication, paging, and Internet services.

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Chunghwa Telecom (2412 TT)

Chunghwa Telecom: Initiation of Coverage- Riding The AI

Chunghwa Telecom reported strong financial results for the second quarter of 2025, with a significant increase in revenue, operating income, net...

Baptista Research

Taiwan Dual-Listings Monitor: Spreads Near Record Highs After U.S. Market Holiday

We analyze the premium and discount levels of dual-listed Taiwan companies, suggesting potential spread trading levels based on historical trends.

Vincent Fernando, CFA

Taiwan Dual-Listings Monitor: TSMC 33% Growth, UMC Headroom Decrease, ASE Historically Low Premium

We analyze the premium and discount levels of dual-listed Taiwan companies, suggesting potential spread trading levels based on historical trends.

Vincent Fernando, CFA

MediaTek: Satellite Connectivity the Next Strategic Battleground for Mobile SoCs (Structural Long)

Push by Starlink to engage with chipmkers for direct to satellite technology in smartphones could revolutionize the telecom industry by making...

Vincent Fernando, CFA

Taiwan Dual-Listings Monitor: TSMC Extreme Level; ASE Spread Hits Parity; ChipMOS Near Long Level

We analyze the premium and discount levels of dual-listed Taiwan companies, suggesting potential spread trading levels based on historical trends.

Vincent Fernando, CFA

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