Core Viewpoint - ASMPT is experiencing accelerated recovery in its SMT business due to the resonance of AI server demand and domestic market needs, while the SEMI sector is entering a new upcycle with the expansion of HBM capacity. The company is rated "Buy" for the first time [1]. Group 1: Advanced Packaging Equipment - The global AI and HPC markets are driving rapid penetration of advanced packaging processes such as TCB and Hybrid Bonding, leading to a sustained increase in equipment demand. The company has a complete equipment matrix in advanced packaging, covering key areas such as deposition, TCB, HB, Fan-out, and SiP, with the highest global market share in TCB. The HB equipment has undergone generational upgrades and is now in mass production. As HBM expansion begins and the equipment procurement cycle for advanced logic continues, the company is expected to gain significant incremental growth during the industry's structural expansion, with increasing revenue and global market share in advanced packaging [2]. Group 2: Orders and Profitability - The company has seen a continuous year-on-year increase in new orders for six consecutive quarters, driven by the resonance of AI server demand and domestic needs, leading to a recovery in SMT. The SEMI sector is also entering a new upcycle with HBM expansion. The increase in the proportion of advanced packaging, improvements in SMT structure, and cost optimization are contributing to a turning point in gross margin and profitability, with significant earnings elasticity expected from 2025 to 2027 [3]. Group 3: Market Share and Geopolitical Factors - In the context of U.S. export controls and accelerated domestic substitution, capital expenditure among domestic packaging and testing companies remains high. As the only packaging equipment manufacturer with ECD supply capabilities, the company is expected to benefit from supply chain autonomy and domestic policy dividends, leveraging its deep local network and leading customer resources [4]. Group 4: Investment Recommendations - The company is expected to benefit from long-term trends in advanced packaging, order recovery, and improvements in profitability structure. Revenue projections for 2025-2027 are estimated at HKD 141.14 billion, 165.73 billion, and 189.05 billion, representing year-on-year growth of 6.69%, 17.42%, and 14.07%, respectively. The projected net profit attributable to shareholders is HKD 4.19 billion, 11.13 billion, and 17.15 billion, with corresponding PE ratios of 85, 32, and 21 times for 2025-2027. The company is rated "Buy" for the first time [4].

Market Overview - The Hong Kong stock market indices experienced a collective adjustment, with the Hang Seng Index down by 0.94% to 26,458.95 points, the Hang Seng Tech Index down by 1.49% to 5,738.52 points, and the National Enterprises Index down by 1.14% to 9,138.75 points, ending a three-day upward trend [1] - Market sentiment is overly pessimistic, as indicated by a low turnover rate of 0.21% for the Hang Seng Index and a volatility index of 18.98, both at low percentiles for the year [1] Sector Performance Pharmaceuticals - Pharmaceutical stocks showed strong performance, particularly CRO and CDMO related stocks, with notable gains: Kelaiying up 8.92%, Tigermed up 8.88%, and WuXi Biologics up 5.92% [3][4] - The CRO and CDMO sectors are experiencing positive changes driven by both domestic and international demand, with an improving investment environment expected as overseas interest rate cuts begin in Q4 2024 [5] Metals - The metals sector, particularly nickel-related stocks, saw significant gains, with Lihua Resources up 4.92%, Rusal up 4.91%, and Jinke Permanent Magnet up 3.65% [6][7] - The price movements are influenced by Indonesia's announced reduction in nickel production, cutting its 2026 output target from 379 million tons in 2025 to 250 million tons, a decrease of 34% [6] Coal - Coal stocks also performed well, with Shougang Resources up 5.98%, China Qinfa up 5.92%, and Yanzhou Coal up 5.86% [9][10] - The coal industry is seeing an optimization in demand structure, with a projected annual electricity demand growth of about 5% over the next five years, supported by new manufacturing and digital computing needs [11] Automotive - Automotive stocks faced downward pressure, with BYD down 3.93%, NIO down 3.34%, and Xpeng down 2.19% [12][13] - Concerns stem from policy changes and weak demand, with predictions of a 7% decline in China's automotive market sales in 2026, marking the first annual negative growth since 2020 [12] Technology - Technology and internet stocks also underperformed, with Tencent Music down 5.50%, Alibaba down 3.25%, and Bilibili down 1.59% [15] - New regulatory measures aimed at strengthening oversight in the live-streaming e-commerce sector are impacting market sentiment [15] Individual Stock Movements - Nanhua Futures saw a rise of 5.07% as it is set to be included in the Hong Kong Stock Connect on January 19 [16] - ASMPT increased by 6.16%, driven by expectations of accelerated growth in the semiconductor industry due to a storage supercycle, with global storage market growth projected at 39.4% in 2026 [17]

Core Viewpoint - ASMPT's stock rose over 6%, reaching HKD 90.8, with a trading volume of HKD 240 million, indicating positive market sentiment towards the company and the semiconductor industry driven by a storage supercycle [1] Industry Summary - Huatai Securities is optimistic about the semiconductor industry's accelerated growth due to a storage supercycle, predicting a 39.4% year-on-year increase in the global storage market by 2026, surpassing the 27.8% growth rate of 2025 [1] - TrendForce forecasts a 26% increase in DRAM Bit demand and a 21% increase in NAND Bit demand for 2026, compared to 22% and 15% in 2025 respectively [1] - Key growth drivers in the industry include HBM4 for GPUs in the Rubin series and eSSD for AI inference [1] Company Summary - SK Hynix has placed an order with ASMPT for new thermal compression bonding machines (TCB) to support HBM4 production, with plans to order 100 additional machines by March 2026 to align with the expansion of its Cheongju M15X wafer fab [1] - The competition for orders among ASMPT, Hanmi Semiconductor, and Hanwha is expected to intensify, but if Korean manufacturers cannot resolve patent disputes quickly, ASMPT may further increase its market share and potentially dominate HBM4 equipment supply [1]

Core Viewpoint - ASMPT's stock rose over 6%, reaching HKD 90.8, with a trading volume of HKD 240 million, indicating strong market interest in the company [1] Group 1: Market Growth Projections - Huatai Securities is optimistic about the storage supercycle driving accelerated growth in the semiconductor industry [1] - According to WSTS forecasts, the global storage market is expected to grow by 39.4% year-on-year in 2026, surpassing the 27.8% growth rate of 2025 [1] - TrendForce predicts a 26% increase in DRAM Bit demand and a 21% increase in NAND Bit demand in 2026, compared to 22% and 15% in 2025 respectively [1] Group 2: Key Growth Drivers - The main growth points in the industry include HBM4 for GPU applications and eSSD for AI inference [1] - Reports from mid-December indicated that SK Hynix ordered a batch of new thermal compression bonding machines (TCB) from ASMPT to support HBM4 production [1] - SK Hynix plans to order an additional 100 HBM4 TCBs by March 2026 to align with the expansion of its Cheongju M15X wafer fab, leading to increased competition for orders among ASMPT, Hanmi, and Hanwha [1] Group 3: Competitive Landscape - If Korean manufacturers cannot resolve patent disputes quickly, ASMPT may further expand its market share and potentially dominate the supply of HBM4 equipment [1]

Group 1 - Semiconductor stocks are rising in line with the market, with notable increases in shares of Huahong Semiconductor (up 6.07%), ASMPT (up 4.56%), Horizon Robotics (up 4.39%), and others [1][1][1] - Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix plan to increase server DRAM prices by 60% to 70% in Q1 2026 compared to Q4 2025, with similar price hikes proposed for PC and smartphone DRAM customers [1][1][1] - The National Integrated Circuit Fund's stake in SMIC increased from 4.79% to 9.25% as of December 29, 2025, indicating growing confidence in the semiconductor sector [1][1][1] Group 2 - Guotai Junan states that with the global semiconductor cycle bottoming out and domestic policy and funding support, leading manufacturers like SMIC are expected to experience a recovery in both performance and valuation [1][1][1] - Dongxing Securities highlights the exponential growth in computing power demand driven by generative AI, suggesting a focus on semiconductor storage, testing equipment, and magnetic components as key investment areas [1][1][1]

Group 1 - Semiconductor stocks are rising in line with the market, with notable increases in shares of Huahong Semiconductor (up 6.07%), ASMPT (up 4.56%), Horizon Robotics (up 4.39%), and others [1][1][1] - Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix plan to increase server DRAM prices by 60% to 70% in Q1 2026 compared to Q4 2025, with similar price hikes proposed for PC and smartphone DRAM customers [1][1][1] - The National Integrated Circuit Fund's stake in SMIC's H-shares increased from 4.79% to 9.25% as of December 29, 2025, indicating growing confidence in the semiconductor sector [1][1][1] Group 2 - Guotai Junan states that with the global semiconductor cycle bottoming out and domestic policy and funding support, leading manufacturers like SMIC are expected to experience a recovery in both performance and valuation [1][1][1] - Dongxing Securities highlights the exponential growth in computing power demand driven by generative AI, suggesting a focus on semiconductor storage, testing equipment, and magnetic components as key investment areas [1][1][1]

股份發行人及根據《上市規則》第十九B章上市的香港預託證券發行人的證券變動月報表 | 截至月份: | 2025年12月31日 | | | | 狀態: 新提交 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 致：香港交易及結算所有限公司 | | | | | | | 公司名稱: | ASMPT Limited | | | | | | 呈交日期: | 2026年1月2日 | | | | | | I. 法定/註冊股本變動 | | | | | | | 1. 股份分類 | 普通股 | 股份類別 | 不適用 | 於香港聯交所上市 (註1) | 是 | | 證券代號 (如上市) | 00522 | 說明 | | | | | | 法定/註冊股份數目 | | 面值 | | 法定/註冊股本 | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 上月底結存 | | 500,000,000 HKD | | 0.1 | HKD | 50,000,000 | | 增加 / 減少 (-) | | | | | HKD | | | 本月底結存 | | 500,000 ...

Group 1 - Semiconductor stocks in Hong Kong experienced a collective surge, with Huahong Semiconductor rising nearly 10% [1] - Chipone Technology increased by nearly 5% [1] - SMIC saw a rise of over 4% [1] - China Electronics Huada Technology and ASMPT both rose by over 3% [1]

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