PBCM Sold on Semiconductor (ON) Due to Persistent Downturn in EV Demand

Group 1: PBCM Performance - Pelican Bay Capital Management (PBCM) reported a return of 8.5% for its Concentrated Value Strategy in Q4 2025, outperforming the Russell 1000 Value Index which returned 3.8% [1] - For the full year 2025, the Strategy achieved a return of 20.6%, compared to 15.9% for the Index [1] - The strong performance was attributed to AI-related stocks and commodities exposure [1] Group 2: ON Semiconductor Corporation - ON Semiconductor Corporation (NASDAQ:ON) specializes in intelligent sensing and power solutions, with a market capitalization of $25.806 billion [2] - As of February 5, 2026, ON's stock closed at $63.10 per share, with a one-month return of 1.51% and a twelve-month increase of 23.12% [2] - PBCM decided to exit its position in ON Semiconductor after holding it for nearly two years due to prolonged downturn in Electric Vehicle (EV) demand [3] Group 3: Market Sentiment and Hedge Fund Activity - ON Semiconductor is not among the 30 Most Popular Stocks Among Hedge Funds, with 45 hedge fund portfolios holding it at the end of Q3 2025, down from 50 in the previous quarter [5] - While ON Semiconductor is recognized for its potential, PBCM believes certain AI stocks present greater upside potential and lower downside risk [5]