Asia Pac IPO & Placement Research, China biotech, Aequitas Research

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Asia Pac IPO & Placement Research, China biotech

IPOs and Placements coverage across Asia Pacific

Aequitas Research

We cover all listing across the Asia Pacific along with follow-up placements. As of Dec 2020, our team had covered 539 IPOs with a hit rate of 73.5% and 685 placements with a hit rate of 66.8%.

We combine fundamental bottom-up views with our proprietary quantitative framework to provide a holistic coverage across new listings and placements. Our coverage includes pre-IPO notes before the deal is launched, follow-up analysis once the deal is live and post-listing trading analysis as well.

Quantitative Analysis

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<li>We analyzed the changes in short interest of TWSE Stocks as of Mar 14th which has an aggregated short interest worth USD21.0bn.</li>
<li>We tabulate league table for top short by value and short as multiple of ADT, as well as weekly increases &amp; decreases in short value, short as multiple of ADT.</li>
<li>We highlight short interest changes in Nanya Technology, Bora Pharmaceuticals, Jinan Acetate Chemical, China Steel, Alchip Technologies.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in short interest of TWSE Stocks as of Mar 14th which has an aggregated short interest worth USD21.0bn.
We tabulate league table for top short by value and short as multiple of ADT, as well as weekly increases &amp; decreases in short value, short as multiple of ADT.
We highlight short interest changes in Nanya Technology, Bora Pharmaceuticals, Jinan Acetate Chemical, China Steel, Alchip Technologies.


TWSE Short Interest Weekly (Mar 14th): Nanya Technology, Bora Pharmaceuticals, Jinan Acetate

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<li>We analyzed the changes in foreign holdings of TWSE Stocks as of Mar 14th which has an aggregated holding worth USD919.9bn.</li>
<li>We estimate that foreign flows to be outflows of USD3,912mln. We tabulate the league table for top changes by value for 1W/4W/1Y and top stocks held by foreign institutions.</li>
<li>We highlight changes of foreign holdings in TSMC, Mediatek, Asustek Computer, Hon Hai Precision Industry, Quanta Computer.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in foreign holdings of TWSE Stocks as of Mar 14th which has an aggregated holding worth USD919.9bn.
We estimate that foreign flows to be outflows of USD3,912mln. We tabulate the league table for top changes by value for 1W/4W/1Y and top stocks held by foreign institutions.
We highlight changes of foreign holdings in TSMC, Mediatek, Asustek Computer, Hon Hai Precision Industry, Quanta Computer.


TWSE Foreign Holding Weekly (Mar 14th): TSMC, Mediatek, Asustek, Hon Hai, Quanta Computer

Managing Director, Zero One, Zero One

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

Equity Bottom-Up

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

TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing) - ADR

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<li>OpenAI Joins the AI Chip Race -- Partnering with TSMC and Broadcom to Reduce Nvidia Reliance</li>
<li>TSMC January Revenue Rises 35.9% -- But Reduces 1Q25E Expectations Due to Quake Impact</li>
<li>Hon Hai Guides for 1Q25E Growth to Be Above Average and 'Strong'</li>
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OpenAI Joins the AI Chip Race -- Partnering with TSMC and Broadcom to Reduce Nvidia Reliance
TSMC January Revenue Rises 35.9% -- But Reduces 1Q25E Expectations Due to Quake Impact
Hon Hai Guides for 1Q25E Growth to Be Above Average and 'Strong'


Taiwan Tech Weekly: OpenAI Developing Alternative to Nvidia with TSMC; Hon Hai Guides Strong 1Q25E

United Microelectron Sp Adr / Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>UMC Misses 4Q24 Expectations -- Gross Margin Dips with Flat QoQ Revenue</li>
<li>UMC Guides for 40% Reduction in Capex Budget -- We Believe Signals Strategic Shift to Less Capex Intensive Business Model</li>
<li>Intel 12nm Partnership Remains on Track and is Key Business Model for Future; UMC Sees Improvement in Consumer Electronics Industry Inventories</li>
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UMC Misses 4Q24 Expectations -- Gross Margin Dips with Flat QoQ Revenue
UMC Guides for 40% Reduction in Capex Budget -- We Believe Signals Strategic Shift to Less Capex Intensive Business Model
Intel 12nm Partnership Remains on Track and is Key Business Model for Future; UMC Sees Improvement in Consumer Electronics Industry Inventories


United Microelectronics 4Q24 Results: Intel Partnership On Track and Is A Key Model for UMC's Future

Taiwan Tech Focused Senior Analyst

Patrick Liao

Vanguard Intl Semiconductor / Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>Usually, the 1st quarter of each year should show a decline for foundry companies, but <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/vanguard-international-semi" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:16011:1" rel="noopener">Vanguard Intl Semiconductor (5347 TT)</a>'s 1Q25 results could be relatively flat quarter-over-quarter.  </li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/vanguard-international-semi" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:16011:1" rel="noopener">Vanguard Intl Semiconductor (5347 TT)</a>'s demand for Display Driver IC (DDIC) is on the rise, surpassing the growth seen in Power Management IC (PMIC).</li>
<li>Despite the potential increase in shipments in 1Q25, the rise in lower-margin products, such as 8" DDICs for large panels, is notable.</li>
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Usually, the 1st quarter of each year should show a decline for foundry companies, but Vanguard Intl Semiconductor (5347 TT)'s 1Q25 results could be relatively flat quarter-over-quarter.  

Vanguard Intl Semiconductor (5347 TT)'s demand for Display Driver IC (DDIC) is on the rise, surpassing the growth seen in Power Management IC (PMIC).
Despite the potential increase in shipments in 1Q25, the rise in lower-margin products, such as 8" DDICs for large panels, is notable.


Vanguard (5347.TT): 1Q25 Outlook Could See a Flat QoQ; Shipments for DDIC and PMIC Are Increasing.

Taiwan

Novatek Microelectronics Corporation designs, manufactures, and markets integrated circuits (ICs).  The Company's products are used in telecommunication, computer peripherals, and LCD (liquid crystal display) drivers.

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TWSE Short Interest Weekly (Mar 14th): Nanya Technology, Bora Pharmaceuticals, Jinan Acetate

We highlight short interest changes in Nanya Technology, Bora Pharmaceuticals, Jinan Acetate Chemical, China Steel, Alchip Technologies.

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

TWSE Foreign Holding Weekly (Mar 14th): TSMC, Mediatek, Asustek, Hon Hai, Quanta Computer

We analyzed TWSE foreign holding data for the past week and highlighted foreign holding changes in TSMC, Mediatek, Asustek Computer, Hon Hai...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Taiwan Tech Weekly: OpenAI Developing Alternative to Nvidia with TSMC; Hon Hai Guides Strong 1Q25E

OpenAI partners with TSMC and Broadcom to reduce reliance on Nvidia in AI chip race, while Hon Hai expects above average and 'strong' growth in...

Vincent Fernando, CFA

United Microelectronics 4Q24 Results: Intel Partnership On Track and Is A Key Model for UMC's Future

UMC's 4Q24 results disappoint with lower gross margin and flat revenue. Plans to reduce capex by 40% hint at shift to less capital-intensive...

Vincent Fernando, CFA

Vanguard (5347.TT): 1Q25 Outlook Could See a Flat QoQ; Shipments for DDIC and PMIC Are Increasing.

Vanguard Intl Semiconductor's 1Q25 results may defy industry trends with flat performance, driven by rising demand for Display Driver ICs over...

Patrick Liao

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TWSE Short Interest Weekly (Mar 14th): Nanya Technology, Bora Pharmaceuticals, Jinan Acetate

We highlight short interest changes in Nanya Technology, Bora Pharmaceuticals, Jinan Acetate Chemical, China Steel, Alchip Technologies.

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

TWSE Foreign Holding Weekly (Mar 14th): TSMC, Mediatek, Asustek, Hon Hai, Quanta Computer

We analyzed TWSE foreign holding data for the past week and highlighted foreign holding changes in TSMC, Mediatek, Asustek Computer, Hon Hai...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Taiwan Tech Weekly: OpenAI Developing Alternative to Nvidia with TSMC; Hon Hai Guides Strong 1Q25E

​OpenAI partners with TSMC and Broadcom to reduce reliance on Nvidia in AI chip race, while Hon Hai expects above average and 'strong' growth in...

Vincent Fernando, CFA

United Microelectronics 4Q24 Results: Intel Partnership On Track and Is A Key Model for UMC's Future

​UMC's 4Q24 results disappoint with lower gross margin and flat revenue. Plans to reduce capex by 40% hint at shift to less capital-intensive...

Vincent Fernando, CFA

Vanguard (5347.TT): 1Q25 Outlook Could See a Flat QoQ; Shipments for DDIC and PMIC Are Increasing.

​Vanguard Intl Semiconductor's 1Q25 results may defy industry trends with flat performance, driven by rising demand for Display Driver ICs over...

Patrick Liao

OpenAI partners with TSMC and Broadcom to reduce reliance on Nvidia in AI chip race, while Hon Hai expects above average and 'strong' growth in...

UMC's 4Q24 results disappoint with lower gross margin and flat revenue. Plans to reduce capex by 40% hint at shift to less capital-intensive...

Vanguard Intl Semiconductor's 1Q25 results may defy industry trends with flat performance, driven by rising demand for Display Driver ICs over...