Technology / Semiconductor / Internet Research

Nicolas Baratte

Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>PC units grew by 1% in 2024, accelerating to 5% YoY in 1Q25. Best performers: Apple, Lenovo. Higher shipments to the US ahead of potential import tariffs but flat end-demand.</li>
<li>~70% of Computers are Made in China, US consumes 25% of total PC. The supply chain is accelerating relocating US-purchased PC out of China, this should be done by end-2025.</li>
<li>There is a risk of over-built and over-stocking in my view if PC Brands are too optimistic on Windows 10 end-of-support and AI PC upgrades.</li>
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PC units grew by 1% in 2024, accelerating to 5% YoY in 1Q25. Best performers: Apple, Lenovo. Higher shipments to the US ahead of potential import tariffs but flat end-demand.
~70% of Computers are Made in China, US consumes 25% of total PC. The supply chain is accelerating relocating US-purchased PC out of China, this should be done by end-2025.
There is a risk of over-built and over-stocking in my view if PC Brands are too optimistic on Windows 10 end-of-support and AI PC upgrades.


PC 1Q25: 5% YoY Growth but Shipments Inflated Ahead of US Tariffs. Dream of a Refresh Cycle Continue

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 Apr 4th which has an aggregated short of USD 20.5bn. </li>
<li>We tabulate league table for top short by value and short as multiple of ADT.</li>
<li>We highlight short interest changes in Asustek Computer, Alchip Technologies, Yang Ming Marine, Unimicron Technology, King Yuan Electronics, Hiwin Technologies.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in short interest of TWSE Stocks as of Apr 4th which has an aggregated short of USD 20.5bn. 
We tabulate league table for top short by value and short as multiple of ADT.
We highlight short interest changes in Asustek Computer, Alchip Technologies, Yang Ming Marine, Unimicron Technology, King Yuan Electronics, Hiwin Technologies.


TWSE Short Interest Weekly (Apr 4th): Asustek Computer, Alchip Technologies, Yang Ming Marine

Tracking developments across tech supply chains, Tech Supply Chain Tracker

Tech Supply Chain Tracker

Tracking developments across tech supply chains

<ul><li>China escalates tensions with the US by imposing tariffs on American goods and launching antitrust probe into Google.</li><li>HTC's $250M XR deal with Google raises concerns in the industry over potential impacts on the market and competition.</li><li>Samsung Display's sales have dropped by half in the past 10 years, while Samsung looks forward to the 2025 launch of Galaxy S25.</li></ul>

China escalates tensions with the US by imposing tariffs on American goods and launching antitrust probe into Google.HTC's $250M XR deal with Google raises concerns in the industry over potential impacts on the market and competition.Samsung Display's sales have dropped by half in the past 10 years, while Samsung looks forward to the 2025 launch of Galaxy S25.

Tech Supply Chain Tracker (05-Feb-2025): Global server market, 4Q '24.

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

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<li>Apple 1Q25 Results -- Overall Price-Supportive for Taiwan Supplier Share Prices When the Taiwan Market Re-Opens Monday</li>
<li>Why Zhen Ding Technology Holding (4958 TT) and Kinsus Interconnect Tech (3189 TT) Could Be in a Favorable Position Relative to Apple's AI Trajectory</li>
<li>Increasingly sophisticated Apple products require significantly more complex PCBs &amp; interconnect solutions, especially as advanced packaging has become a key enabler of high-performance computing.</li>
</ul>


Apple 1Q25 Results -- Overall Price-Supportive for Taiwan Supplier Share Prices When the Taiwan Market Re-Opens Monday
Why Zhen Ding Technology Holding (4958 TT) and Kinsus Interconnect Tech (3189 TT) Could Be in a Favorable Position Relative to Apple's AI Trajectory
Increasingly sophisticated Apple products require significantly more complex PCBs &amp; interconnect solutions, especially as advanced packaging has become a key enabler of high-performance computing.


Apple Supply Chain Monitor: Latest AAPL Results -- Taiwan Suppliers Well Placed for Monday Re-Open

<ul><li>XPeng and Nio abandon Nvidia Thor chip over delays, impacting production schedules and development timelines.</li><li>Wistron set to establish new plant in Vietnam in 2025, with potential expansion of current facilities, boosting local economy.</li><li>MSI launches made-in-India notebooks as part of market expansion strategy, tapping into growing demand for tech products in the region.</li></ul>

XPeng and Nio abandon Nvidia Thor chip over delays, impacting production schedules and development timelines.Wistron set to establish new plant in Vietnam in 2025, with potential expansion of current facilities, boosting local economy.MSI launches made-in-India notebooks as part of market expansion strategy, tapping into growing demand for tech products in the region.

Tech Supply Chain Tracker (19-Dec-2024): XPeng, Nio drop Nvidia Thor chip due to delays.

Taiwan

Wistron Corporation manufactures and markets notebook computers, personal computers, and other related information products.

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Wistron Corp (3231 TT)

PC 1Q25: 5% YoY Growth but Shipments Inflated Ahead of US Tariffs. Dream of a Refresh Cycle Continue

PC unit growth accelerates in 2025, driven by Apple and Lenovo, but dreams of a Windows 10 and AI PC upgrade pose risks of over-building and over...

Nicolas Baratte

TWSE Short Interest Weekly (Apr 4th): Asustek Computer, Alchip Technologies, Yang Ming Marine

We analyzed TWSE short interest report for the past week and highlighted short interest changes in Asustek Computer, Alchip Technologies, Yang Ming...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Tech Supply Chain Tracker (05-Feb-2025): Global server market, 4Q '24.

Global server market trends in 4Q 2024, with China imposing tariffs on US goods and launching antitrust probe into Google, Samsung gearing up for...

Tech Supply Chain Tracker

Apple Supply Chain Monitor: Latest AAPL Results -- Taiwan Suppliers Well Placed for Monday Re-Open

Apple's strong 1Q25 results are expected to boost Taiwan supplier share prices when the market re-opens. Zhen Ding and Kinsus Interconnect could...

Vincent Fernando, CFA

Tech Supply Chain Tracker (19-Dec-2024): XPeng, Nio drop Nvidia Thor chip due to delays.

XPeng and Nio switch from Nvidia Thor chip, Wistron to open new plant in Vietnam, MSI introduces Indian-made notebooks, Honda and Nissan mull...

Tech Supply Chain Tracker

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PC 1Q25: 5% YoY Growth but Shipments Inflated Ahead of US Tariffs. Dream of a Refresh Cycle Continue

​PC unit growth accelerates in 2025, driven by Apple and Lenovo, but dreams of a Windows 10 and AI PC upgrade pose risks of over-building and over...

Nicolas Baratte

TWSE Short Interest Weekly (Apr 4th): Asustek Computer, Alchip Technologies, Yang Ming Marine

We analyzed TWSE short interest report for the past week and highlighted short interest changes in Asustek Computer, Alchip Technologies, Yang Ming...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Tech Supply Chain Tracker (05-Feb-2025): Global server market, 4Q '24.

Global server market trends in 4Q 2024, with China imposing tariffs on US goods and launching antitrust probe into Google, Samsung gearing up for...

Tech Supply Chain Tracker

Apple Supply Chain Monitor: Latest AAPL Results -- Taiwan Suppliers Well Placed for Monday Re-Open

​Apple's strong 1Q25 results are expected to boost Taiwan supplier share prices when the market re-opens. Zhen Ding and Kinsus Interconnect could...

Vincent Fernando, CFA

Tech Supply Chain Tracker (19-Dec-2024): XPeng, Nio drop Nvidia Thor chip due to delays.

XPeng and Nio switch from Nvidia Thor chip, Wistron to open new plant in Vietnam, MSI introduces Indian-made notebooks, Honda and Nissan mull...

Tech Supply Chain Tracker

PC unit growth accelerates in 2025, driven by Apple and Lenovo, but dreams of a Windows 10 and AI PC upgrade pose risks of over-building and over...

Apple's strong 1Q25 results are expected to boost Taiwan supplier share prices when the market re-opens. Zhen Ding and Kinsus Interconnect could...