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

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<li>The Stakes in the 6G Race: 100x Data Speeds &amp; AI-Driven Networks</li>
<li>Qualcom's Strategy vs. Mediatek's Gameplan to Win the 6G Battle -- Takeaways from MWC 2025 in Barcelona</li>
<li>Investment Takeaways: MediaTek vs. Qualcomm -- Maintain Structural Long for Mediatek but Qualcomm Could Offer Near-Term Relative Value Play</li>
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The Stakes in the 6G Race: 100x Data Speeds &amp; AI-Driven Networks
Qualcom's Strategy vs. Mediatek's Gameplan to Win the 6G Battle -- Takeaways from MWC 2025 in Barcelona
Investment Takeaways: MediaTek vs. Qualcomm -- Maintain Structural Long for Mediatek but Qualcomm Could Offer Near-Term Relative Value Play


MWC Barcelona Showcased The 6G Showdown: MediaTek Vs. Qualcomm in the Race for Wireless Supremacy

Taiwan Tech Focused Senior Analyst

Patrick Liao

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<li>Regarding global silicon wafer market prices, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/globalwafers-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:17916:1" rel="noopener">Globalwafers (6488 TT)</a> noted that the Long-Term Agreement (LTA) for 12-inch wafers primarily focuses on advanced process nodes, with prices remaining stable.</li>
<li>In December 2024, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/globalwafers-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:17916:1" rel="noopener">Globalwafers (6488 TT)</a> signed a final agreement with the U.S. Department of Commerce, expecting to receive a maximum subsidy of USD$406mn.  </li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/globalwafers-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:17916:1" rel="noopener">Globalwafers (6488 TT)</a> has not received any notifications regarding adjustments to chip policies.</li>
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Regarding global silicon wafer market prices, Globalwafers (6488 TT) noted that the Long-Term Agreement (LTA) for 12-inch wafers primarily focuses on advanced process nodes, with prices remaining stable.
In December 2024, Globalwafers (6488 TT) signed a final agreement with the U.S. Department of Commerce, expecting to receive a maximum subsidy of USD$406mn.  

Globalwafers (6488 TT) has not received any notifications regarding adjustments to chip policies.


GlobalWafers (6488.TT): An Uncertainty Exists Whether Si Wafer Is Included in US Custom Tax or Not.

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

TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing) - ADR

<ul>
<li>TSMC's Latest Global Expansion Plans, Visualized; Taiwan Manufacturing Will Continue to Remain One Generation Ahead of Overseas</li>
<li>TSMC (2330.TT; TSM.US): Invest Further in US up to 100bn; Intel Foundry Service Gets Direct Clients.</li>
<li>Memory Monitor: Nanya Tech Soared on DRAM Recovery and Custom HBM News </li>
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TSMC's Latest Global Expansion Plans, Visualized; Taiwan Manufacturing Will Continue to Remain One Generation Ahead of Overseas
TSMC (2330.TT; TSM.US): Invest Further in US up to 100bn; Intel Foundry Service Gets Direct Clients.
Memory Monitor: Nanya Tech Soared on DRAM Recovery and Custom HBM News 


Taiwan Tech Weekly: TSMC's Expansion Visualized; Implications of New U.S. Investment; New HBM Memory

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<li>TSMC: +18.5% Premium; Wait for Lower Premium Before Going Long</li>
<li>ASE: +0.2% Premium; Near-Parity Premium is Opportunity to Long the Spread</li>
<li>ChipMOS: -3% Discount; Rare Discount is Opportunity to Long the Spread</li>
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TSMC: +18.5% Premium; Wait for Lower Premium Before Going Long
ASE: +0.2% Premium; Near-Parity Premium is Opportunity to Long the Spread
ChipMOS: -3% Discount; Rare Discount is Opportunity to Long the Spread


Taiwan Dual-Listings Monitor: TSMC's Range Declining; ASE Near Parity; ChipMOS Rare Discount

Head of Research, IPOs & Placements, Aequitas Research

Sumeet Singh

Head of Research, IPOs & Placements

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.

Equity Capital Markets

JX Advanced Metals / Equity Capital Markets

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/jx-advanced-metals-corporation" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:44346:1" rel="noopener">JX Advanced Metals (5016 JP)</a>’s parent, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/eneos-holdings-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:638:1" rel="noopener">ENEOS Holdings (5020 JP)</a>, is looking to raise around US$2.5bn via selling more than half of its stake in JXAM in its Japan IPO.</li>
<li>JXAM engages in business activities primarily focused on the development, manufacture and sale of materials made from copper and rare metals, which are used in the semiconductor and ICT fields.</li>
<li>We have covered various aspects of the deal in our previous notes. In this note, we will talk about the IPO pricing.</li>
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JX Advanced Metals (5016 JP)’s parent, ENEOS Holdings (5020 JP), is looking to raise around US$2.5bn via selling more than half of its stake in JXAM in its Japan IPO.
JXAM engages in business activities primarily focused on the development, manufacture and sale of materials made from copper and rare metals, which are used in the semiconductor and ICT fields.
We have covered various aspects of the deal in our previous notes. In this note, we will talk about the IPO pricing.


JX Advance Metals IPO - Digestable, but Not Really Attractive

Taiwan

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Ltd. manufactures integrated circuits based on its proprietary designs.  The Company offers a comprehensive set of integrated circuit fabrication processes to manufacture CMOS logic, mixed-mode, volatile and non-volatile memory and BiCMOS chips.  Taiwan Semiconductor is an affiliate of Philips Electronics N.V.

TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing) - ADR (TSM US)

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TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing) - ADR (TSM US)

MWC Barcelona Showcased The 6G Showdown: MediaTek Vs. Qualcomm in the Race for Wireless Supremacy

MWC 2025 in Barcelona earlier this week showed the race for 6G dominance heating up as Qualcomm and MediaTek strategize for faster data speeds and...

Vincent Fernando, CFA

GlobalWafers (6488.TT): An Uncertainty Exists Whether Si Wafer Is Included in US Custom Tax or Not.

Globalwafers notes stable prices for 12-inch wafers, signs subsidy agreement with US Dept of Commerce, no chip policy adjustments received.

Patrick Liao

Taiwan Tech Weekly: TSMC's Expansion Visualized; Implications of New U.S. Investment; New HBM Memory

TSMC plans additional $100bn for the U.S., but Taiwan will remain one generation ahead of overseas manufacturing; Nanya targeting new custom High...

Vincent Fernando, CFA

Taiwan Dual-Listings Monitor: TSMC's Range Declining; ASE Near Parity; ChipMOS Rare Discount

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

Vincent Fernando, CFA

JX Advance Metals IPO - Digestable, but Not Really Attractive

JX Advanced Metals (5016 JP)’s parent, ENEOS Holdings (5020 JP), is looking to raise around US$2.5bn via selling more than half of its stake in...

Sumeet Singh

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MWC Barcelona Showcased The 6G Showdown: MediaTek Vs. Qualcomm in the Race for Wireless Supremacy

​MWC 2025 in Barcelona earlier this week showed the race for 6G dominance heating up as Qualcomm and MediaTek strategize for faster data speeds and...

Vincent Fernando, CFA

GlobalWafers (6488.TT): An Uncertainty Exists Whether Si Wafer Is Included in US Custom Tax or Not.

​Globalwafers notes stable prices for 12-inch wafers, signs subsidy agreement with US Dept of Commerce, no chip policy adjustments received.

Patrick Liao

Taiwan Tech Weekly: TSMC's Expansion Visualized; Implications of New U.S. Investment; New HBM Memory

​TSMC plans additional $100bn for the U.S., but Taiwan will remain one generation ahead of overseas manufacturing; Nanya targeting new custom High...

Vincent Fernando, CFA

Taiwan Dual-Listings Monitor: TSMC's Range Declining; ASE Near Parity; ChipMOS Rare Discount

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

Vincent Fernando, CFA

JX Advance Metals IPO - Digestable, but Not Really Attractive

JX Advanced Metals (5016 JP)’s parent, ENEOS Holdings (5020 JP), is looking to raise around US$2.5bn via selling more than half of its stake in...

Sumeet Singh

MWC 2025 in Barcelona earlier this week showed the race for 6G dominance heating up as Qualcomm and MediaTek strategize for faster data speeds and...

Globalwafers notes stable prices for 12-inch wafers, signs subsidy agreement with US Dept of Commerce, no chip policy adjustments received.

TSMC plans additional $100bn for the U.S., but Taiwan will remain one generation ahead of overseas manufacturing; Nanya targeting new custom High...