3 6 Ke·2026-01-08 12:09Group 1 - The core point of the article highlights significant movements in the semiconductor industry, particularly acquisitions and investments by major players like SMIC, Huahong Semiconductor, and Jinghe Integrated [1][2][3] - SMIC announced plans to acquire 49% of the shares of its subsidiary, SMIC North, for 40.6 billion yuan, aiming to fully own the company and consolidate its operations [1][4][5] - Huahong Semiconductor plans to acquire 97.4988% of Huahong Micro for 8.268 billion yuan, enhancing its control over the company and addressing competition within its group [2][6][7] - Jinghe Integrated has initiated a new project with a total investment of 35.5 billion yuan, focusing on expanding its production capacity and technological capabilities in the semiconductor sector [2][8] Group 2 - SMIC North, established in 2013, has become a key production base for SMIC, with a monthly capacity of 70,000 wafers and advanced technology covering 40nm and 28nm processes [4][5] - The financial performance of SMIC North is strong, with projected revenues of 11.575 billion yuan and 12.98 billion yuan for 2023 and 2024, respectively, indicating significant profit contributions to SMIC [5] - Huahong Micro's core asset is a fully automated 12-inch wafer production line with a monthly capacity of 38,000 wafers, which will enhance Huahong Semiconductor's market position post-acquisition [7] - Jinghe Integrated's new project will add a 55,000 wafers/month production line, focusing on 40nm and 28nm processes, catering to various applications including AI and smart devices [8][9] Group 3 - The global wafer foundry market is expected to grow, with projections indicating an 18.3% increase in the semiconductor market size by 2026, reaching $880 billion [10] - The demand for mature process nodes (22-28nm) is anticipated to shift, with China's share in the global market expected to rise significantly by 2030 [10] - Major foundries, including SMIC and Huahong Semiconductor, are operating at high capacity utilization rates, indicating strong demand and potential for revenue growth [11][12] - Recent trends show a price increase in wafer foundry services, with SMIC and other companies raising prices by approximately 10% for certain processes, reflecting the industry's tightening supply and demand dynamics [12]