We recently published 10 Stocks Withstanding Market Turbulence. ASE Technology Holding Co. Ltd. (NYSE:ASX) was one of the best performers on Thursday. ASE Technology snapped a two-day losing streak on Thursday, jumping 6.69 percent to finish at $20.26 apiece as investors took heart from a strong earnings performance in the full-year and fourth quarter of 2025. In an updated report, ASE Technology Holding Co. Ltd. (NYSE:ASX) said that attributable net income in full-year 2025 jumped by 25 percent to NT$40 ...

On “Taiwan Plus One,” Wu said ASE is expanding its footprint outside Taiwan—particularly in Penang—to serve customers whose wafers may not be produced in Taiwan, with a focus on automotive and potential future robotics applications. He added that Korea and the Philippines are also part of the footprint strategy, though Penang is expected to be the primary ramp region outside Taiwan.Wu said the company expects the “mainstream” businesses—IoT, automotive, and general industrial—to recover better in 2026 than ...

ASE Technology (NYSE:ASX) Q4 2025 Earnings call February 05, 2026 02:00 AM ET Company ParticipantsAlan Patterson - AuthorGokul Hariharan - Managing DirectorJoseph Tung - CFOKen Hsiang - Head of Investor RelationsTien Wu - COOConference Call ParticipantsCharlie Chan - Executive Director and Technology Research AnalystLaura Chen - AnalystSunny Lin - Stock AnalystNone - AnalystNone - AnalystKen HsiangHello, I am Ken Hsiang, the Head of Investor Relations for ASE Technology Holding. Welcome to our fourth quarte ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Consolidated net revenues for Q4 were NT$177.9 billion, a 6% sequential increase and a 10% year-over-year increase [15] - Fully diluted EPS for Q4 was $3.24, and basic EPS was $3.37 [14] - Gross profit was NT$34.7 billion, with a gross margin of 19.5%, improving by 2.4 percentage points sequentially and 3.1 percentage points year-over-year [15] - Operating profit for Q4 was NT$17.7 billion, up NT$4.5 billion sequentially and NT$6.5 billion year-over-year, with an operating margin of 9.9% [16] - For the full year 2025, consolidated net revenues improved by 8% compared to 2024, with net income increasing by 25% to NT$40.7 billion [20] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The ATM business grew by 20% in 2025, accounting for 60% of consolidated net revenue, up from 54% in 2024 [18] - The EMS business declined by 5% annually, with revenues flat sequentially at NT$69 billion in Q4 [28] - The testing business grew 36% year-on-year in 2025, supported by expanding turnkey and leading-edge test services [10] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The overall ATM utilization rate was around 80%, with higher loading in Taiwan factories [13] - The general segment is expected to grow at a similar pace as last year, driven by AI proliferation and recovery in automotive and industrial sectors [11] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focusing on expanding its footprint outside Taiwan, particularly in Penang, Korea, and the Philippines, to capture customers and wafers not produced in Taiwan [9] - The strategy includes a "Taiwan Plus One" approach to support global manufacturing requirements [8] - The company aims to double its LEAP revenue to TWD 3.2 billion in 2026, with a strong focus on leading-edge solutions [11][37] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the semiconductor manufacturing leadership in Taiwan and the competitive advantages of the Taiwan cluster amid supply constraints [5][6] - The outlook for 2026 is optimistic, with expectations for continued revenue growth driven by leading-edge solutions and broad-based semiconductor demand [11][37] Other Important Information - Machinery CapEx for 2025 totaled TWD 3.4 billion, with significant investments in R&D and advanced capacity [10][33] - The company plans to remain aggressive in CapEx spending to support strong business prospects for 2026 and beyond [37] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you provide a breakdown of LEAP business revenue? - Management indicated that LEAP revenue is expected to double to TWD 3.2 billion, with a significant portion coming from OS and wafer sort testing, and full process revenue expected to triple [41][42] Question: What is the outlook for the mainstream business? - The mainstream business is expected to grow at a similar pace as last year, with a friendly pricing environment and decent loading from IoT, automotive, and industrial sectors [51][52] Question: Is the EMS business being downsized? - Management clarified that the EMS business is not being downsized but is realigning to focus on AI and system-level optimization opportunities [96][97] Question: How much of the CapEx is going to full process packaging? - Management stated that about 10% of the LEAP revenue will come from full process packaging, with ongoing collaboration with foundry partners [111][112]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - For Q4 2025, consolidated net revenues were NT$177.9 billion, a 6% sequential increase and a 10% year-over-year increase. On a US dollar basis, sales increased by 2% sequentially and 14% year-over-year [14] - The gross profit was NT$34.7 billion, with a gross margin of 19.5%, improving by 2.4 percentage points sequentially and 3.1 percentage points year-over-year [14] - Operating profit for Q4 was NT$17.7 billion, up NT$4.5 billion sequentially and NT$6.5 billion year-over-year, resulting in an operating margin of 9.9% [15][16] - For the full year 2025, consolidated net revenues improved by 8% compared to 2024, with net income increasing by 25% to NT$40.7 billion [20] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The ATM business improved by 20% in 2025, accounting for 60% of consolidated net revenue, up from 54% in 2024. The EMS business declined by 5% annually [18] - In Q4 2025, ATM revenues reached NT$109.7 billion, up 9% sequentially and 24% year-over-year, with a gross profit margin of 26.3% [22] - The testing business grew 36% year-over-year in 2025, supported by expanding turnkey and leading-edge test services [10] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company anticipates that the mainstream business, including IoT and automotive sectors, will recover better in 2026 compared to 2025, driven by AI proliferation and general market recovery [3][11] - The EMS business is expected to extend its capabilities into AI and AI-adjacent applications, with a focus on server, optical, and power solutions [30] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focusing on a "Taiwan Plus One" strategy to support global manufacturing requirements, with significant investments in Penang, Korea, and the Philippines [9] - The company plans to aggressively increase CapEx spending to support strong business prospects for 2026 and beyond, with an additional $1.5 billion in machinery planned [37] - The company aims to enhance its competitive advantage through technology collaboration and resource management within the Taiwan semiconductor cluster [6][8] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about the future, citing a favorable pricing environment and expected improvements in operating leverage [37] - The company expects the ATM business to continue outperforming the logic semiconductor market, with leading-edge assembly packaging services projected to double in revenue [11] - Management acknowledged the challenges of supply constraints and the need for careful resource planning to meet demand [52] Other Important Information - The company reported a net non-operating gain of NT$0.6 billion for Q4, primarily from foreign exchange hedging activities [16] - The effective tax rate for 2025 was 18.4%, with expectations for 2026 to be around 18% [20] Q&A Session Questions and Answers Question: Can you provide a breakdown of your LEAP business revenue? - The company expects to double LEAP revenue to NT$3.2 billion this year, with a significant portion coming from OSAT and wafer sort, and anticipates tripling full process revenue to about 10% of overall LEAP service revenue [41][43] Question: What is the outlook for your mainstream business? - The mainstream business is expected to grow at a similar pace as last year, with a friendly pricing environment and decent loading from general sectors, including AI data centers [51] Question: Is the EMS business being downsized? - The EMS business is not being downsized but is realigning to focus on AI and system-level optimization, with expectations for growth in the coming years [96]

Market Dynamics and Positioning Fourth Quarter 2025 Earnings Release ASE Technology Holding 5 February, 2026 Safe Harbor Notice This presentation contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the United States Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These statements are made under the "safe harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Although these forward-looking s ...

Core Viewpoint - ASE Technology Holding Co., Ltd. reported a significant increase in net revenues for the fourth quarter of 2025, indicating strong performance in the semiconductor assembly and testing services sector [1] Financial Performance - The company achieved unaudited net revenues of NT$177,915 million for 4Q25, representing a year-over-year increase of 9.6% and a sequential increase of 5.5% [1]

Core Viewpoint - The strategic partnership between Shenghe Resources and Australia's ETM has been unilaterally terminated by ETM, which claims that the rights established in their 2016 agreement have lapsed, prompting Shenghe Resources to seek legal recourse to protect its interests [1][3]. Group 1: Background of the Partnership - In September 2016, Shenghe Resources and its subsidiary signed a share subscription agreement with Greenland Minerals, agreeing to acquire 125 million shares at a price of 0.037 AUD per share, totaling approximately 4.625 million AUD, equivalent to about 23.59 million RMB [2]. - Following the investment, Shenghe Resources held 12.5% of Greenland Minerals and obtained a non-executive director position [2]. Group 2: Termination of the Partnership - ETM announced that the strategic partnership with Shenghe Resources has fundamentally changed and is no longer in effect, citing the termination of Shenghe's technical involvement in the Kvanefjeld project as a key reason [6]. - ETM plans to apply to the Australian Stock Exchange to formally confirm the termination of the strategic relationship and the lapse of the rights granted to Shenghe [3][6]. Group 3: Shenghe Resources' Response - Shenghe Resources has denied ETM's claims and intends to maintain communication with ETM while exploring legal options to safeguard its rights [1][4]. - The company has assessed that the situation is not expected to have a significant impact on its operations, as its total investment in ETM amounts to approximately 24.35 million RMB, with a fair value increase of about 17.22 million RMB recorded [4]. Group 4: Project Details and Risks - The Kvanefjeld project, which is ETM's flagship, has not yet obtained mining rights and has not commenced substantial production activities, which mitigates potential negative impacts on Shenghe's business [4][5]. - ETM has shifted its strategic focus from a single rare earth project to a diversified portfolio, including lithium exploration projects in Canada and Spain, which has contributed to the termination of the partnership with Shenghe [6].

近日，ETM公司发布公告，单方面宣布其与公司于2016年建立的战略合作关系已实质终止，认为公司 享有的"增持权"已失效，并计划向澳交所申请正式确认该战略关系终止及增持权失效。 盛和资源对ETM的上述观点不予认可。 经初步评估，上述事项预计不会对上市公司产生重大影响。一方面，盛和资源对ETM公司累计投资金 额2434.57万元，截至2025年9月30日，盛和资源持有ETM公司股权较初始投资累计实现公允价值增值并 计入其他综合收益金额折算人民币约为1722万元。另一方面，截至目前，ETM公司所属科瓦内湾 （Kvanefijeld）稀土项目尚未取得采矿权证，该公司尚未从事实质性生产经营活动，不会对公司业务造 成负面影响。 《每日经济新闻》记者查询盛和资源2016年公告发现，格陵兰公司主要业务是矿产资源的勘探和开采， 通过全资子公司拥有的位于格陵兰岛南部的科瓦内湾项目，当时已完成可行性研究报告、社会与环境影 响评估，递交了采矿证申请。科瓦内湾项目包括Kvanefjeld矿床、Srensen矿床、Zone3矿床等大规模多 十年稀土战略合作突生国际纠纷，中国稀土企业的海外投资权益遭遇挑战。 2月2日晚间，盛和资源（SH6 ...

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