Tracking developments across tech supply chains, Tech Supply Chain Tracker

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Tracking developments across tech supply chains

Equity Bottom-Up

<ul><li>TSMC's November revenue decline was better than expected, poised for nearly 30% annual revenue growth.</li><li>SK Hynix restructures CIS organization to replicate HBM success model, aiming for improved performance.</li><li>TSMC founder sheds light on reasons behind Samsung and Intel's setbacks, pointing out core issues. YMTC refutes backdoor listing rumors, facing industry scrutiny; while Samsung explores using discrete LPDDR for AI-driven iPhones and China investigates Nvidia amid US-China chip tensions.</li></ul>

TSMC's November revenue decline was better than expected, poised for nearly 30% annual revenue growth.SK Hynix restructures CIS organization to replicate HBM success model, aiming for improved performance.TSMC founder sheds light on reasons behind Samsung and Intel's setbacks, pointing out core issues. YMTC refutes backdoor listing rumors, facing industry scrutiny; while Samsung explores using discrete LPDDR for AI-driven iPhones and China investigates Nvidia amid US-China chip tensions.

Tech Supply Chain Tracker (11-Dec-2024): TSMC Nov revenue decline less than expected, annual rev up by 30%.

<ul><li>LGES takes over GM battery plant in response to Trump's win, expanding its presence in the US market.</li><li>India establishes a sovereign AI ecosystem, driving ambitions forward for technological advancements in the country.</li><li>Samsung's One UI 7 Beta introduces AI enhancements and improved security features in anticipation of the Galaxy S25 release.</li></ul>

LGES takes over GM battery plant in response to Trump's win, expanding its presence in the US market.India establishes a sovereign AI ecosystem, driving ambitions forward for technological advancements in the country.Samsung's One UI 7 Beta introduces AI enhancements and improved security features in anticipation of the Galaxy S25 release.

Tech Supply Chain Tracker (10-Dec-2024): LGES buys GM's plant post-Trump win.

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 foreign holdings of TWSE Stocks as of Dec 6th which has an aggregated holding worth USD1,025.5bn.</li>
<li>We estimate that foreign flows to be inflows of USD1,710mln. 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, Asia Vital Components, Mediatek, Elite Material, China Airlines, Accton Technology, Hon Hai Precision Industry.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in foreign holdings of TWSE Stocks as of Dec 6th which has an aggregated holding worth USD1,025.5bn.
We estimate that foreign flows to be inflows of USD1,710mln. 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, Asia Vital Components, Mediatek, Elite Material, China Airlines, Accton Technology, Hon Hai Precision Industry.


TWSE Foreign Holding Weekly (Dec 6th): TSMC, Asia Vital Components, Mediatek, Elite Material

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

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

TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing) - ADR

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<li>TSMC’s N2 Progress Sparks Buzz Amid Yield Improvement Rumors; If True Then 2nm Will Become Even More Successful Than 3nm</li>
<li>Hon Hai &amp; TASA Showcase Homegrown Space Technologies Including an Alternative to Starlink</li>
<li>Himax: Buyback Program Lifts Shares; Auto Display Controllers, AR Displays &amp; WLO for AI Progressing </li>
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TSMC’s N2 Progress Sparks Buzz Amid Yield Improvement Rumors; If True Then 2nm Will Become Even More Successful Than 3nm
Hon Hai &amp; TASA Showcase Homegrown Space Technologies Including an Alternative to Starlink
Himax: Buyback Program Lifts Shares; Auto Display Controllers, AR Displays &amp; WLO for AI Progressing 


Taiwan Tech Weekly: TSMC 2NM Yield Jump Rumors; Seeing Taiwan's Starlink Alternative Firsthand in KS

US-EU Index & Corporate Actions Analyst, ORTEX

Harry Kalfas

US-EU Index & Corporate Actions Analyst

Event-Driven

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/ares-management-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:28771:1" rel="noopener">Ares Management (ARES US) </a>entered into a definitive agreement a $3.7 billion acquisition of GLP Capital Partners’ international operations.</li>
<li>The acquisition is structured with a mix of cash and stock, including performance incentives.</li>
<li>The deal, subject to regulatory approvals, will impact Ares’ presence in a global and a major US index, potentially creating significant passive demand.</li>
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Ares Management (ARES US) entered into a definitive agreement a $3.7 billion acquisition of GLP Capital Partners’ international operations.
The acquisition is structured with a mix of cash and stock, including performance incentives.
The deal, subject to regulatory approvals, will impact Ares’ presence in a global and a major US index, potentially creating significant passive demand.


Ares Management’s $3.7 Billion Acquisition: Shift for the U.S. And Global Index

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)

Tech Supply Chain Tracker (11-Dec-2024): TSMC Nov revenue decline less than expected, annual rev up by 30%.

TSMC's revenue decline in November was less than expected, on track for 30% annual increase; SK Hynix restructures, TSMC founder explains Samsung...

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Tech Supply Chain Tracker (10-Dec-2024): LGES buys GM's plant post-Trump win.

LGES takes over GM battery plant, India advances AI ambitions, Samsung's One UI 7 Beta improves security, LG Electronics files for IPO in India,...

Tech Supply Chain Tracker

TWSE Foreign Holding Weekly (Dec 6th): TSMC, Asia Vital Components, Mediatek, Elite Material

We analyzed TWSE foreign holding data for the past week and highlighted foreign holding changes in TSMC, Asia Vital Components, Mediatek, Elite...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Taiwan Tech Weekly: TSMC 2NM Yield Jump Rumors; Seeing Taiwan's Starlink Alternative Firsthand in KS

Did a TSMC engineer disclose a production yield improvement for the company's 2nm manufacturing? In Kaohsiong, the development of Taiwan's upcoming...

Vincent Fernando, CFA

Ares Management’s $3.7 Billion Acquisition: Shift for the U.S. And Global Index

Ares Management's $3.7B acquisition of GLP Capital’s international ops enhances its footprint and index presence, driving potential passive demand.

Harry Kalfas

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