Zheng Quan Ri Bao·2026-01-26 13:45Group 1 - ASMPT is evaluating options for its Surface Mount Technology (SMT) business, which may involve sale, joint venture, spin-off, or public listing [2] - The company plans to divest its overseas non-semiconductor businesses to focus entirely on the semiconductor core sector and optimize its asset structure [4] - ASMPT's acquisition of Siemens' SMT business in 2011 positioned it as a leading player in the global SMT equipment market, opening significant opportunities in automotive and consumer electronics [4] Group 2 - ASMPT's key technologies, such as Thermal Compression Bonding (TCB) and Hybrid Bonding, are crucial for manufacturing High Bandwidth Memory (HBM) and enhancing chip interconnect density [4] - The divestiture of SMT is expected to free up cash flow and management resources, which will be redirected towards semiconductor packaging R&D [4] - Industry insiders believe that ASMPT's strategic shift reflects confidence in the Chinese market, which is the largest semiconductor consumer market and a key battleground for AI applications [5]