Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the strategic move by SMIC (Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation) to acquire minority stakes in its subsidiary, SMIC North, through an A-share issuance, aiming to strengthen its position in the semiconductor industry [1]. Group 1: Company Overview - SMIC North was established in 2013, focusing on the mass production of integrated circuits at 45nm and finer technology nodes, primarily for consumer electronics [3]. - Initially, SMIC and its subsidiaries, along with Beijing Industrial Development Investment Management Co., held stakes in SMIC North, with the National Integrated Circuit Industry Investment Fund becoming a significant shareholder in 2016 [3]. - The registered capital of SMIC North increased from $2.4 billion to $4.8 billion after multiple rounds of funding, with a total planned investment of $7.2 billion to enhance production capacity [3]. Group 2: Production Capacity and Technology - SMIC North currently operates two production lines with a monthly capacity of 35,000 wafers each, focusing on 40nm and 28nm technology nodes [4]. - The product range includes general logic circuits, low-power logic circuits, mixed-signal circuits, and RF products, which are utilized in mobile phones, wireless connectivity, digital home devices, automotive electronics, microprocessors, smart cards, and flash memory [4].
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