Core Viewpoint - The launch of the first Hong Kong stock ETF focusing on the semiconductor industry chain has led to significant price increases in related stocks, indicating a bullish sentiment in the market for domestic AI chips and semiconductor companies [1][3]. Group 1: Market Performance - The Hong Kong information technology ETF (159131) saw a price increase of 1.22% in early trading on November 17, with significant gains in constituent stocks such as Shanghai Fudan, which rose over 7%, and Huahong Semiconductor and Cloud Wisdom, which increased nearly 5% [1]. - The ETF is designed to track the performance of the semiconductor and technology sectors, with a composition of 70% hardware and 30% software, covering 42 Hong Kong-listed technology companies [3]. Group 2: Industry Trends - The domestic AI chip market is expected to experience a high growth rate, driven by the increasing commercialization of applications and a shift in orders towards domestic chips due to U.S. sanctions on NVIDIA products [2][3]. - As domestic advanced manufacturing processes mature, the competitiveness of low-end NVIDIA chips in China is declining, leading to a significant increase in market share for domestic chips [3]. Group 3: ETF Composition and Strategy - The ETF's index includes major players such as SMIC with a weight of 20.27%, Xiaomi Group-W at 9.11%, and Huahong Semiconductor at 5.64%, excluding large-cap internet companies like Alibaba and Tencent to focus on high-tech sectors [3]. - The index is designed to adjust its sample weights every six months, with a cap of 15% on individual stock weights, allowing for dynamic adjustments based on market conditions [4].

Core Insights - The top three companies by Hong Kong Stock Connect holding ratios are China Telecom (00728) at 72.08%, Green Power Environmental (01330) at 69.17%, and COSCO Shipping Energy (01138) at 68.32% [1][2] - Xiaomi Group-W (01810), CNOOC (00883), and Pop Mart (09992) saw the largest increases in holding amounts over the last five trading days, with increases of +2.869 billion, +2.096 billion, and +1.690 billion respectively [1][2] - Alibaba-W (09988), Hua Hong Semiconductor (01347), and Xpeng Motors-W (09868) experienced the largest decreases in holding amounts, with decreases of -5.993 billion, -1.618 billion, and -1.248 billion respectively [1][3] Hong Kong Stock Connect Holding Ratios - The latest holding ratios for the top 20 companies show that China Telecom leads with 100.04 million shares and a holding ratio of 72.08% [2] - Other notable companies include China Shenhua (01088) with 23.05 billion shares at 68.23% and Da Zhong Gong Yong (01635) with 3.64 billion shares at 68.19% [2] Recent Increases in Holdings - The top three companies with the largest increases in holdings over the last five trading days are: - Xiaomi Group-W (01810): +2.869 billion with an increase of 67.73 million shares - CNOOC (00883): +2.096 billion with an increase of 93.55 million shares - Pop Mart (09992): +1.690 billion with an increase of 7.81 million shares [2] Recent Decreases in Holdings - The top three companies with the largest decreases in holdings over the last five trading days are: - Alibaba-W (09988): -5.993 billion with a decrease of 38.68 million shares - Hua Hong Semiconductor (01347): -1.618 billion with a decrease of 20.94 million shares - Xpeng Motors-W (09868): -1.248 billion with a decrease of 12.64 million shares [3]

Summary of Semiconductor Equipment & Foundry Conference Call Industry Overview - The global semiconductor industry experienced unexpected growth in Q3, driven by increased capital expenditure overseas, with expectations for continued high growth into 2026. AI demand is a key driver, but its sustainability will determine how long this semiconductor cycle remains elevated [1][2][3] Key Company Insights TSMC - TSMC's Q3 performance significantly outpaced the industry average, with revenue growth around 40% and gross margin nearing 60%. The strong demand for AI has led TSMC to increase its capital expenditure. The High-Performance Computing (HPC) segment now accounts for over 50% of its revenue, indicating that AI has become a dominant force in the high-end market. If AI growth continues, TSMC's revenue and profit margins have room for further increases [3][4] UMC and SMIC - The consumer electronics sector remains weak, with UMC and other overseas foundries underperforming. In contrast, SMIC benefits from domestic opportunities, achieving high capacity utilization and exceeding expected gross margins. Q4 revenue is projected to grow sequentially, with a year-on-year growth rate close to 10% [5][6] Hua Hong - Hua Hong focuses on industrial and automotive sectors, experiencing rapid growth due to accelerated domestic production. Its growth rate exceeds that of SMIC at around 20%, with high capacity utilization and significant margin improvements. As the largest power analog MCU foundry in China, Hua Hong's future outlook is positive [6][7] Semiconductor Equipment Industry - The semiconductor equipment sector is lagging behind the industry cycle, but capacity shortages are driving increased investment in equipment. Companies like TSMC have raised capital expenditures, and memory manufacturers are expected to expand further next year, enhancing the industry's outlook. Equipment growth is projected to exceed 20% starting in the second half of 2024 [8][9] Market Dynamics - The global foundry and semiconductor equipment markets performed well in Q3, driven by AI investment demand in overseas markets and strong demand for mature process foundries in the domestic market. The overall semiconductor growth in Q3 was again above expectations, with rising capital expenditures anticipated for 2026 [2][10] Storage Industry Insights - The storage industry is currently facing a supply-demand imbalance, primarily due to strong sales from Apple and rapid growth in the AI market, leading to a shortage of storage chips. This situation is expected to persist until at least the second half of 2026, despite potential acceleration in domestic production [13][14] Future Trends - The semiconductor equipment industry's growth is expected to continue, with historical cycles indicating a 50% increase in demand following each expansion phase. The current industry size is over $120 billion, with projections for growth to $150 billion in the next cycle [9][12] Conclusion - The semiconductor industry is experiencing a robust cycle driven by AI demand, with key players like TSMC and SMIC capitalizing on domestic opportunities. The equipment sector is poised for growth, and the storage market is currently constrained, indicating a complex but promising landscape for investors [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14]

Summary of Conference Call Notes Industry Overview - The NAND market is expected to remain in a state of supply shortage until 2026, indicating that the storage market growth cycle is not over [1][2] - The DRAM market is characterized by high levels of monopoly, with downstream manufacturers like Xiaomi, OPPO, and vivo having low inventory levels, suggesting potential price increases in mobile terminals [4] Key Companies and Performance - **Kioxia**: Reported Q2 2025 revenue of 448.3 billion JPY, a 30% increase year-over-year; non-GAAP operating profit of 87.2 billion JPY, exceeding company guidance but falling short of market expectations [2][6] - **SanDisk**: Q1 2025 revenue of $2.3 billion, a 20% year-over-year increase; Q2 revenue expected between $2.55 billion and $2.65 billion, with gross margin rising from 29.9% to 41-43% [2][6] - **Samsung**: Suspended pricing in October and raised memory prices by 30-60% [6] - **Domestic Companies**: Notable mentions include De Ming Li, Jiang Bo Long, Bai Wei Storage, and Shannon Chip Creation, which are expected to benefit from the upcoming price increase cycle due to strong inventory and procurement capabilities [5] Market Dynamics - Data centers are a significant growth driver for the NAND market, with AI development significantly increasing demand for data centers [6][7] - Companies like Hon Hai Precision and AMD are performing well, with Hon Hai's cabinet numbers increasing by 300% year-over-year and AMD expecting revenue growth exceeding 35% due to collaboration with OpenAI [8] Investment Recommendations - Focus on the LAND, D-LAN, and Norflash markets due to ongoing supply shortages; recommended companies include module-related firms [11] - Anticipate a tenfold increase in general AI computing power demand over the next decade, with opportunities across design, manufacturing, and testing sectors; key players include SMIC and Huahong Semiconductor [11] - AIPCB industry chain stocks are recommended as demand is expected to recover, with companies like Shenghong Technology and Hu Dian Co. being highlighted [11] Additional Insights - Tencent is increasing its capital expenditure in AI for 2025, indicating a robust investment strategy despite economic uncertainties; AI training model iterations are contributing to growth in gaming and advertising [9] - Domestic computing power development is lagging behind international counterparts, particularly in large voice service providers [10]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Outperform the Market" [5][19]. Core Views - The company reported 3Q25 results that exceeded guidance, with sales revenue of $635.2 million, a year-over-year increase of 20.7% and a quarter-over-quarter increase of 12.2%. The gross margin was 13.5%, up 1.3 percentage points year-over-year and 2.6 percentage points quarter-over-quarter. The guidance for 4Q25 anticipates sales revenue of approximately $650-660 million and a gross margin of 12%-14% [1][3]. - The company’s capacity utilization rate improved, with a monthly capacity equivalent to 468 thousand 8-inch wafers, representing a year-over-year increase of 19.7% and a quarter-over-quarter increase of 4.7%. The capacity utilization rate reached 109.5%, up 4.2 percentage points year-over-year and 1.2 percentage points quarter-over-quarter [1][2]. - Capital expenditures for 3Q25 were $261.9 million, with a focus on optimizing product structure to enhance average selling prices (ASP). The company is targeting the GaN field for power products and upgrading the Nor Flash process [3][4]. Summary by Sections Financial Performance - 3Q25 sales revenue was $635.2 million, with a gross margin of 13.5%. The company expects 4Q25 sales revenue to be around $650-660 million and gross margin to be 12%-14% [1][3]. - The company’s capital expenditures for 3Q25 totaled $261.9 million, with significant investments in manufacturing capacity [3][4]. Capacity and Utilization - The company’s monthly capacity equivalent to 8-inch wafers was 468 thousand, with a capacity utilization rate of 109.5% [1][2]. - The 12-inch capacity is steadily being released, contributing to revenue growth [1]. Market Demand - Demand for flash products is increasing, with significant growth in consumer electronics (QoQ +14.0%), communications (QoQ +11.5%), and computing (QoQ +25.6%) [2]. - The demand for analog and power management products remains strong, with a year-over-year increase of 34.1% and a quarter-over-quarter increase of 17.9% [2].

香港交易及結算所有限公司及香港聯合交易所有限公司對本公告的內容概不負責，對其準確性 或完整性亦不發表任何聲明，並明確表示，概不就因本公告全部或任何部分內容而產生或因依 賴該等內容而引致的任何損失承擔任何責任。 本公告僅供參考，並不構成收購、購買或認購本公司證券的邀請或要約。 HUA HONG SEMICONDUCTOR LIMITED 華虹半導體有限公司 （於香港註冊成立之有限公司） （股份代號：01347） 月度更新 內容有關 (1)主要及關連交易－收購協議 (2)建議非公開發行人民幣股份以募集配套資金 (3)申請清洗豁免 1 警告 完成建議收購事項及建議非公開發行人民幣股份須待若干條件獲達成後方可作 實，且未必會進行。執行人員可能會也可能不會授出清洗豁免，清洗豁免倘獲授 出將分別受（其中包括）有關清洗豁免須於股東特別大會上獲收購守則獨立股東以 投票表決方式至少75%票數批准，有關建議收購事項須於股東特別大會上獲收購 守則獨立股東以投票表決方式超過50%票數批准的條件所限。完成建議收購事項 須待（其中包括）執行人員授出清洗豁免並獲收購守則獨立股東批准，完成建議非 公開發行人民幣股份須待完成建議收購事項後，方 ...

本公告僅供參考，並不構成收購、購買或認購本公司證券的邀請或要約。 HUA HONG SEMICONDUCTOR LIMITED 華虹半導體有限公司 （於香港註冊成立之有限公司） （股份代號：01347） 月度更新 香港交易及結算所有限公司及香港聯合交易所有限公司對本公告的內容概不負責，對其準確性 或完整性亦不發表任何聲明，並明確表示，概不就因本公告全部或任何部分內容而產生或因依 賴該等內容而引致的任何損失承擔任何責任。 承董事會命 華虹半導體有限公司 董事會主席兼執行董事 白鵬先生 中國上海 二零二五年十一月十六日 內容有關 (1)主要及關連交易－收購協議 (2)建議非公開發行人民幣股份以募集配套資金 (3)申請清洗豁免 茲提述(i)本公司日期為二零二五年八月三十一日之公告，內容有關（其中包括） (a)建議收購事項、(b)建議非公開發行人民幣股份及(c)清洗豁免；(ii)本公司日期 為二零二五年九月十九日之公告（「延期公告」），內容有關（其中包括）延遲寄發 通函；及(iii)本公司日期為二零二五年十月十六日之月度更新公告（統稱「該等公 告」）。除另有界定者外，本公告所用詞彙與該等公告所界定者具有相同涵義。 本 ...

Market Overview - The Hang Seng Index opened down 1.52%, with the Hang Seng Tech Index falling 2.22%, led by declines in tech stocks such as Hua Hong Semiconductor down nearly 4%, Alibaba down over 3%, and Tencent Holdings down over 1% post-earnings [1] - Despite recent adjustments, the foundation for a bull market in Hong Kong stocks remains intact, with expectations of a "volatile upward trend" rather than a rapid increase [1][2] Investment Strategy - A barbell strategy is recommended, focusing on stable value assets, particularly H-shares with high AH premium, as a long-term base, while also considering growth assets in high-prosperity sectors [1] - The internet and high dividend sectors are highlighted as areas of interest, with the internet sector's valuation entering an attractive range after prolonged adjustments [2][4] Valuation Insights - The Hang Seng Internet Technology Index's latest PE ratio is 21.45, placing it in the 16.09% historical low range, indicating significant valuation recovery potential [2][3] - Hong Kong stocks are currently below the average PE ratio of the past decade, making it one of the cheapest markets in the Asia-Pacific region outside of ASEAN [5] Market Sentiment and Future Outlook - The market is expected to focus on policy implementation and interest rate trends, with potential for a rebound in the Hong Kong market if U.S. interest rates confirm a downward trend and domestic economic recovery signals become clearer [2] - Analysts maintain a cautiously optimistic view on the market's mid-term trajectory, despite short-term volatility, due to strong fundamentals and ongoing policy support [2][3][4]

机构：东北证券 研究员：李玖/张禹/黄磊 事件： 华虹公司发布2025年第三季度报告，公司 2025 年前三季度实现营业收入125.83 亿元，同比+19.82%； 归母净利润2.51 亿元，同比-56.52%；扣非归母净利润2.19 亿元，同比-52.84%。 点评： 下游需求旺盛，结构略有分化。其中，嵌入式非易失性存储器销售收入1.597 亿美元，同比增长 20.4%，主要得益于MCU 产品的需求增加；独立式非易失性存储器销售收入6,060 万美元，同比增长 106.6%，主要得益于闪存产品的需求增加；功率器件销售收入1.690 亿美元，同比增长3.5%，主要得益 于超级结产品需求增加；逻辑及射频销售收入 8,113 万美元，同比增5.3%，主要得益于逻辑产品的需求 增加本季度模拟与电源管理销售收入1.648 亿美元，同比增长32.8%，主要得益于其他电源管理产品的 需求增加。 华力微收购完成在即，看好华虹集团资源赋能上市公司。华力微拥有中国大陆首条全自动12 英寸集成 电路代工生产线，设计月产能达3.8 万片，具备规模优势。华力微在引进比利时微电子研发中心 （IMEC）65nm工艺的基础上，通过自主研发 ...

Core Insights - The overall performance of companies listed on the Sci-Tech Innovation Board (STAR Market) has shown a strong rebound in the first three quarters, with a significant year-on-year net profit growth of 75% in Q3 [2] - The focus on "hard technology" has led to increased R&D investments, particularly in key industries such as integrated circuits, artificial intelligence, and biomedicine, contributing to the foundation for high-level technological self-reliance [2] Performance Overview - In the first three quarters, STAR Market companies achieved a total revenue of 1.11 trillion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 7.9%, and a net profit of 49.268 billion yuan, up 8.9% [2] - Excluding four leading photovoltaic companies, overall revenue and net profit growth rates were 14.6% and 30.6%, respectively, indicating an amplified growth momentum [2] - Over 70% of companies reported revenue growth, and nearly 60% saw net profit increases, with 158 companies experiencing net profit growth exceeding 50% [2] Industry Highlights - The STAR Market's top enterprises and growth-oriented companies complement each other well, with the Sci-Tech 50 Index companies accounting for 46% of revenue and 50% of net profit [3] - The Sci-Tech 100 Index companies demonstrated high growth elasticity, with revenue and net profit increasing by 12% and 134%, respectively, becoming the "vanguard" of performance growth [3] R&D Investment - Total R&D investment by STAR Market companies reached 119.745 billion yuan, 2.4 times the net profit, with a median R&D intensity of 12.4%, leading A-share sectors [4] - The biomedicine sector saw revenue growth of 11% and net profit growth of 48%, driven by the rapid commercialization of innovative drugs [4] - Nine first-class new drugs were approved for market entry during the reporting period, with significant international business development transactions totaling over 13 billion USD [4] Growth of Emerging Companies - 35 unprofitable companies in the Sci-Tech Growth Layer reported a revenue increase of 39% and a significant reduction in net losses by 65% [5] - These companies are focusing on R&D with a median R&D intensity of 44.3%, indicating a promising development trend [5] Competitive Advantages in Key Industries - The integrated circuit industry, crucial for technological self-reliance, saw 121 related companies achieve a revenue growth of 25% and a net profit growth of 67% [6] - Major players like SMIC and Huahong Semiconductor maintained high capacity utilization rates, with record sales revenue [6] - The AI industry has emerged as a new growth pillar, with significant revenue increases across the supply chain, particularly in computing and data transmission sectors [7] Renewable Energy Sector - In the photovoltaic sector, 17 related companies significantly reduced their net losses by 28% [7] - The lithium battery industry experienced a revenue growth of 7% and a net profit of 1.02 billion yuan, marking a return to profitability [7]