Smartkarma Daily Briefs

• China announced game approval for the December batch. The number of games approved remained at a higher level than 2023.
• The pace of China game approval appears to have accelerated to the same level as pre-tightening. There have been 47% more games approved in 2024 compared to 2023.
• Of the companies that we are monitoring, Netease got one approval.

• This insight explores the semiconductor industry’s fundamental building blocks, focusing on India’s role and target segments within the value chain.
• The Indian government has committed INR 76,000 crore to establish a self-reliant semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem.
• Key investments are being made in semiconductor manufacturing, focusing on design, assembly, testing, and packaging capabilities.

• MKS Instruments, Inc. reported a robust third quarter for 2024, with performance largely surpassing expectations.
• The company achieved revenue of $896 million, marking a 1% sequential increase, driven predominantly by gains in semiconductor and electronics and packaging markets.
• This growth was reflected in a gross margin of 48.2%, which was higher than anticipated due to favorable product mix and operational leverage.

• Credo Technology Group Holding Ltd. reported strong financial and operational performance for the second quarter of fiscal year 2025.
• The company recorded a revenue of $72 million, indicating a sequential increase of 21% and an impressive 64% year-over-year growth.
• The robust revenue figures were largely driven by vibrant demand across its three core product lines: Active Electrical Cables (AECs), optical Digital Signal Processors (DSPs), and line card retimers.

• InnoScience Suzhou Technology (2577 HK) is anticipated to debut at the HKEX on 30 December 2024 with a valuation between $3.5bn – $3.9bn.
• InnoScience Suzhou Technology (2577 HK) is forecasted to fail the fcap threshold in the first place for both global indices due to small size offering and lock-ups.
• The security is expected to be added in China all-world or small-cap at the September 2025 review following the 6-month lock-up expiry.

• Paysafe is undergoing a turnaround after a significant decrease in value since its post-IPO high
• The company generates cash and benefits from growth opportunities in the igaming sector
• Despite high leverage and a substantial PE shareholder overhang, the stock has potential for significant upside if the turnaround is successful

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• WEX Inc., a provider of corporate payment solutions, reported financial results for the third quarter of 2024, showing a mixed performance with certain areas of strength and others facing challenges.
• The company experienced a 2% increase in total revenue year-over-year, reaching $665 million, while adjusted net income per diluted share rose by 7% to $4.35.
• However, this performance fell short of internal expectations, primarily due to issues within the Mobility segment, stemming from macroeconomic factors like declining fuel prices and certain operational challenges.

• UL Solutions delivered robust financial performance in the third quarter of 2024, with revenue and key financial metrics showcasing both strengths and areas for potential improvement.
• The company reported revenue of $731 million, representing an 8.1% increase, and maintaining an organic growth of 9.3%.
• This growth was driven significantly by the Industrial and Consumer segments, reporting organic growth rates of 11.7% and 9.2%, respectively.

• Elastic N.V. reported robust financial results for the second quarter of fiscal year 2025, showcasing notable progress in revenue growth and sales execution after a challenging first quarter.
• The company’s total revenue reached $365 million, marking an 18% year-over-year increase.
• Elastic Cloud, a significant component of its subscription services, experienced a 25% growth, highlighting customer preference for cloud-based solutions.

• Taiwan government concerned about reducing foreign tech R&D subsidies due to budget cuts, jeopardizing innovation in the industry.
• Japan commits significant investment of $638 million into Rapidus chip mass production, aiming to strengthen its position in the semiconductor market.
• South Korea proposing creation of KSMC based on TSMC’s model to boost semiconductor production capabilities, following global trends in the industry.