三星联席CEO兼芯片业务主管全永铉(Jun Young-hyun)上周表示，近期与主要客户达成的供应协议有望 让其亏损的代工业务实现"重大飞跃"。去年7月，三星与特斯拉签署了一项价值165亿美元的芯片代工协 议。 截至发稿，高通和三星尚未就此置评。(作者/箫雨) 凤凰网科技讯 北京时间1月7日，据路透社报道，《韩国经济日报》周三援引高通CEO克里斯蒂亚诺·安 蒙(Cristiano Amon)的话称，高通正就2纳米芯片代工生产事宜与三星电子进行磋商。 《韩国经济日报》援引安蒙的话称，在多家半导体代工厂中，高通首先与三星展开谈判，讨论采用三星 最新的2纳米制程为高通代工生产。高通芯片的设计工作已完成，计划在不久的将来实现商业化。 ...

目前正值非工作时间，高通暂未对此事作出回应。三星电子则表示，不对特定客户相关事宜发表评论。 三星电子联席首席执行官兼芯片业务负责人庆桂显（Jun Young-hyun）上周曾表示，近期与多家大客户 达成的供应协议，已使其此前处于亏损状态的代工业务 "做好了实现跨越式发展的准备"。今年 7 月， 三星电子曾与特斯拉签署了一份价值 165 亿美元的合作协议。 责任编辑：郭明煜 据韩国《朝鲜经济日报》周三援引美国高通公司首席执行官克里斯蒂亚诺・阿蒙的话报道，高通正与三 星电子就2 纳米芯片代工事宜展开洽谈。 据韩国《朝鲜经济日报》周三援引美国高通公司首席执行官克里斯蒂亚诺・阿蒙的话报道，高通正与三 星电子就2 纳米芯片代工事宜展开洽谈。 这家韩国媒体称，阿蒙表示，在多家半导体代工企业中，高通首先与三星电子开启谈判，商讨采用最先 进的 2 纳米制程工艺进行代工合作，相关芯片的设计工作已完成，有望在不久后实现商业化量产。 这家韩国媒体称，阿蒙表示，在多家半导体代工企业中，高通首先与三星电子开启谈判，商讨采用最先 进的 2 纳米制程工艺进行代工合作，相关芯片的设计工作已完成，有望在不久后实现商业化量产。 目前正值非工作时 ...

Core Viewpoint - TSMC is recognized as the most trusted semiconductor foundry globally, built on decades of technological leadership, a rigorous business model, excellent operations, and reliability [2][5]. Group 1: Business Model and Trust - TSMC's pure foundry model is the foundation of its reputation, as it does not compete with clients and maintains strict confidentiality, ensuring clients' intellectual property is protected [2][3]. - The company has established deep trust within a vast ecosystem, making it the preferred manufacturing partner for leading chip designers like Apple, AMD, and Qualcomm [2]. Group 2: Technological Leadership - TSMC consistently leads in the production of advanced process nodes such as 7nm, 5nm, and 3nm, maintaining high yield rates, which is crucial for reliable and timely delivery of innovative products [3][5]. - The company's focus on process control and defect management has resulted in industry-leading yield rates, allowing clients to reduce costs and accelerate production ramp-up [3]. Group 3: Intellectual Property and Confidentiality - TSMC has a strong reputation for protecting intellectual property, having proven its ability to handle sensitive data securely through long-term collaborations with thousands of clients [4]. - The company's internal culture and strict access controls contribute to its reliability in safeguarding client information [4]. Group 4: Scale and Ecosystem Integration - TSMC's significant investments in fabs, equipment, and talent have created unmatched manufacturing capabilities, earning client trust [4]. - Collaborations with equipment suppliers and EDA vendors form a robust ecosystem that reduces risks and shortens time-to-market for clients [4]. Group 5: Long-term Strategic Vision - TSMC's proactive investment strategy, often initiated before demand arises, ensures sufficient capacity even during industry fluctuations [5]. - The company's capacity planning during recent global chip shortages has reinforced its image as a stable and responsible industry leader [5]. Group 6: Global Reputation and Governance - TSMC demonstrates transparency and compliance, fostering cooperation with governments and clients worldwide, despite geopolitical risks [5]. - The company's expansion into the US, Japan, and Europe reflects its commitment to supply chain resilience and global trust [5].

Core Insights - Samsung plans to increase its 2nm process monthly capacity to 21,000 wafers by the end of 2026, representing a 163% growth compared to 2025 [1] - The company aims to improve yield rates and enhance process control systems to overcome current technological bottlenecks [1][3] - TSMC holds a dominant global foundry market share of 70.2%, while Samsung ranks second with only 7.3% [3] Group 1 - Samsung's strategic goal is to achieve profitability in its foundry business within two years and capture 20% of the market share [3] - Key initiatives include continuous improvement of 2nm yield rates, ramping up production at the Taylor, Texas facility, and deepening long-term partnerships with high-value customers [3][4] - Major clients for Samsung's foundry services include Tesla's AI chips, Samsung's own Exynos 2600 processor, MicroBT and Canaan's cryptocurrency mining chips, and Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8s Elite mobile platform [3] Group 2 - If these initiatives are successfully implemented, Samsung is expected to significantly narrow the gap with TSMC in advanced process technology [4]

Group 1 - Intel began 2025 with the goals of finding a leader and securing cash, achieving both with the hiring of CEO Lip-Bu Tan and significant investments [1] - In Q3 2025, Intel secured a total of $12.7 billion in investments, including $2 billion from SoftBank, $5.7 billion from the U.S. government, and $5 billion from Nvidia [1][2] - As of the end of Q3 2025, Intel's cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments reached nearly $31 billion, up from $22 billion at the start of the year, while also repaying $4.3 billion in debt [3] Group 2 - Intel aims to expand its foundry business, which builds chips for external customers, as highlighted in its 2024 annual report [4] - The U.S. government is interested in Intel's foundry business due to the dominance of Taiwan and China in this sector, leading to significant investments in Intel [5] - Approximately one-third of Intel's Q3 revenue came from its foundry business, which experienced a 2% year-over-year decline, indicating the need for improvement in attracting external customers [6] Group 3 - Intel plans to increase its capital expenditures from about $17 billion in 2024 to $27 billion in 2025, signaling a commitment to enhancing its competitive position, including in the foundry business [7] - The hiring of a new CEO has been pivotal in securing financial victories and is part of the strategy to attract new customers for Intel's foundry operations [8]

Core Insights - Intel reported Q3 2025 revenue of $13.65 billion, a year-on-year increase of 2.8%, slightly exceeding guidance, driven by a recovery in client business [1][19] - The gross margin significantly rebounded to 38.2%, outperforming the guidance of 34.1%, following a previous quarter's decline due to non-operating expenses [1][21] - The company continues to implement cost-cutting measures, with operating expenses at $4.54 billion, and R&D expenses down to $3.23 billion, reflecting a focus on efficiency [1][23] Financial Performance - Revenue: Q3 2025 revenue was $13.65 billion, up 2.8% year-on-year, primarily from client business recovery [1][19] - Gross Margin: Achieved a gross margin of 38.2%, significantly above market expectations [1][21] - Operating Expenses: Operating expenses were $4.54 billion, down 59% year-on-year, with R&D expenses at $3.23 billion [1][23] Workforce and Cost Management - Employee Count: Total employees reduced to 88,400, with plans to further decrease to approximately 75,000 by year-end [2] - Cost-Cutting Strategy: The company is actively reducing costs, with a focus on R&D and operational efficiency [1][23] Business Segments - Client Computing: Revenue from client computing was $8.54 billion, a 4.6% increase year-on-year, driven by a recovery in the PC market [3][29] - Data Center and AI: Revenue from data center and AI was $4.12 billion, down 0.6% year-on-year, indicating a stable but challenging environment [3][35] - Foundry Business: Foundry revenue was $4.24 billion, down 2.4% year-on-year, with a focus on internal production rather than external orders [4][39] Future Outlook - Q4 Guidance: Intel expects Q4 2025 revenue between $12.8 billion and $13.8 billion, with a gross margin forecast of 34.5% [4][6] - Strategic Partnerships: Recent collaborations with Nvidia and investments from the U.S. government and SoftBank are expected to bolster market confidence and operational capabilities [6][10] Market Position and Strategy - Competitive Landscape: Intel is facing challenges in maintaining market share in the PC segment against competitors like AMD, despite recent partnerships aimed at enhancing competitiveness [10][34] - Manufacturing Advancements: The company is progressing with its 18A process technology, which is expected to enhance its manufacturing capabilities and attract external orders [14][42]

Core Viewpoint - TSMC plans to increase the foundry price for 2nm wafers by 50%, which poses challenges for major clients like Qualcomm and MediaTek, potentially impacting their profitability [2][4]. Group 1: Price Increase Impact - Following TSMC's price hike for the N3P process, Qualcomm's mobile chip prices are expected to rise by 16%, while MediaTek's chip prices may increase by approximately 24%, directly affecting the profitability of both companies [4]. - TSMC's factory in Phoenix, Arizona, faces personnel and equipment optimization bottlenecks, leading to production costs that are at least 30% higher than those in Taiwan, raising concerns about price negotiations with existing clients [4]. Group 2: Client Strategies - Qualcomm's CEO, Cristiano Amon, indicated that the company will seek multiple options for wafer foundry services, hinting at the possibility of considering Samsung as a backup option despite Intel's recent success in mass-producing 18A technology [4]. - Samsung's semiconductor foundry division is reportedly competing with TSMC to secure the production order for Qualcomm's next-generation Snapdragon chips, leveraging its nearly 20 years of foundry experience in Texas, which provides a localization advantage over TSMC [5].

Core Viewpoint - Hefei Jinghe Integrated Circuit Co., Ltd. has submitted a listing application to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, with China International Capital Corporation as its sole sponsor [1][4]. Company Overview - Jinghe Integrated is a leading global 12-inch pure wafer foundry established in 2015, focusing on advanced process research and application [4]. - The company offers wafer foundry services covering process nodes from 150nm to 40nm and is steadily advancing its 28nm platform [4]. - According to Frost & Sullivan, Jinghe Integrated has the fastest capacity and revenue growth among the top ten global wafer foundries from 2020 to 2024, projected to be the ninth largest globally and the third largest in mainland China by revenue in 2024 [4]. Technology and R&D - The company has established mass production capabilities for technology nodes from 150nm to 40nm and has developed a diverse range of process platforms, including DDIC, CIS, PMIC, Logic IC, and MCU [7]. - Jinghe Integrated strategically positions itself at the core of the semiconductor value chain, providing specialized platforms for transforming chip designs into low-power, high-performance foundry chips [7]. - The company has made significant progress in developing its 28nm logic chip platform and holds a strong portfolio of intellectual property, with 1,177 patents, including 911 invention patents, as of June 30, 2025 [7]. Financial Performance - The company has demonstrated relative stability in financial performance throughout the industry cycle, with total revenues of RMB 10,025.5 million, RMB 7,182.7 million, RMB 9,119.6 million, RMB 4,331.1 million, and RMB 5,129.8 million for the years 2022, 2023, 2024, and the six months ending June 30, 2024, and 2025, respectively [8]. - The gross profit margins for the same periods were 43.1%, 20.3%, 25.2%, 24.1%, and 24.6% [8]. - Net profits for the years 2022, 2023, 2024, and the six months ending June 30, 2024, and 2025, were RMB 3,156.2 million, RMB 119.2 million, RMB 482.2 million, RMB 194.8 million, and RMB 232.0 million, with net profit margins of 31.5%, 1.7%, 5.3%, 4.5%, and 4.5%, respectively [8].

Group 1 - The company's Q2 revenue performance exceeded expectations, with total operating revenue reaching 32.348 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 23.14% [1] - The total profit amounted to 3.627 billion yuan, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 98.77%, while the net profit attributable to shareholders was 2.301 billion yuan, up 39.76% year-on-year [1] - The net cash flow from operating activities increased by 81.7% year-on-year, reaching 5.898 billion yuan [1] Group 2 - In the first half of 2025, revenue from consumer electronics-related products was 12.3 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 53.80%, while automotive-related product revenue grew by 65.15% to 3 billion yuan [2] - The share of consumer electronics revenue remains dominant at 38.28%, while the proportion of automotive-related revenue increased from 8.58% to 9.48% from 2023 to the first half of 2025 [2] - The company expects capital expenditures in 2025 to remain roughly the same as in 2024, with 2024 capital expenditures estimated at 7.33 billion dollars, a slight decrease of 1.87% year-on-year [2]

Core Viewpoint - SMIC (688981.SH) announced plans to issue RMB ordinary shares (A-shares) to acquire minority stakes in its subsidiary, SMIC North Integrated Circuit Manufacturing (Beijing) Co., Ltd, leading to a stock suspension starting September 1, 2025, for no more than 10 trading days [1] Company Overview - SMIC North Integrated Circuit Manufacturing (Beijing) Co., Ltd was established on July 12, 2013, with a registered capital of USD 480 million, focusing on semiconductor manufacturing, including integrated circuit chips with a line width of 28 nanometers and below [2] Financial Performance - In Q2 2025, SMIC reported total sales revenue of USD 2.209 billion, a decrease of 1.7% quarter-over-quarter, with a gross margin of 20.4%, down 2.1 percentage points [6][8] - The company's operating profit for Q2 2025 was USD 150.677 million, a decline of 51.3% from the previous quarter, while net profit was USD 146.681 million, down 54.6% [8] - Year-to-date, SMIC's sales revenue reached USD 4.46 billion, a 22% increase year-over-year, with a gross margin of 21.4%, up 7.6 percentage points from the previous year [9] Market Dynamics - The stock price of SMIC fell by 3.74% to CNY 114.76 per share after a previous increase of over 17%, which had set a historical high [3] - The company’s production capacity increased from 973,300 wafers in Q1 2025 to 991,300 wafers in Q2 2025, with a capacity utilization rate of 92.5%, up from 89.6% in the previous quarter [9] Future Outlook - SMIC's revenue guidance for Q3 2025 is projected to grow by 5% to 7%, with a gross margin forecast of 18% to 20% [10]