芯片行业并购加速：国科微收购中芯宁波94.366%股权

Core Viewpoint - Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) have become a crucial means for companies to achieve strategic expansion, resource integration, and capability enhancement, particularly in the semiconductor industry, as exemplified by Guokewai's acquisition of a majority stake in Zhongxin Integrated Circuit (Ningbo) Co., Ltd. [2][3] Company Summary - Guokewai plans to acquire 94.37% of Zhongxin Ningbo through a combination of share issuance and cash payment, while Zhongxin International will sell its 14.832% stake in Zhongxin Ningbo [2][3] - Zhongxin Ningbo has accumulated losses exceeding 1.6 billion yuan in 2023 and 2024, raising questions about Guokewai's decision to acquire this underperforming asset [2][3] - The acquisition aims to secure high-end BAW filter manufacturing technology, which is critical for domestic production and reducing reliance on foreign suppliers [3][6] - Guokewai's transition from a pure chip design company to a dual-driven model of "digital chip design + analog chip manufacturing" enhances its competitiveness in the semiconductor industry [6] Industry Summary - China is the largest consumer market for RF filters, accounting for nearly 30% of the global market, yet domestic companies hold less than 5% of the BAW filter market, dominated by U.S. firms [4] - Zhongxin Ningbo has established partnerships with leading domestic mobile communication terminal companies to ensure stable supply and capacity release for filter products [5] - The semiconductor industry is experiencing a surge in M&A activities, with nearly 30 disclosed transactions in the first quarter of 2025, driven by policy support and market demand [8][10] - The "Six M&A Rules" introduced in 2024 aim to optimize the restructuring environment and encourage long-term investment, facilitating industry consolidation [7][9] - The ongoing trend of M&A in the semiconductor sector is seen as a pathway for domestic companies to overcome technological bottlenecks and enhance competitiveness on a global scale [10]