于该计划生效后，所有计划股份将被注销及剔除，而计划股份的股票此后将不再具有股权文件或凭证的 效力。紧随该计划生效后，公司将根据上市规则第6.15(2)条向联交所申请撤回股份在联交所的上市地 位。全部股份从联交所除牌时或之后，台湾存托凭证亦将于台湾证券交易所终止上市。 格隆汇10月15日丨精熙国际(02788.HK)公告，于2021年10月15日，要约人Asia Optical International Ltd. 要求董事会向计划股东提呈建议事项，建议以该计划方式将公司私有化，倘建议事项获批准及实施，将 涉及(i)注销及剔除计划股份，作为代价，向于计划记录日期名列股东名册的计划股东支付注销价；(ii) 注销及剔除后，公司已发行股本将透过按面值向要约人发行入账列作缴足的股份而同步增至其原先的数 额。 该计划将根据公司法第86条以协议安排的方式进行。每股计划股份注销价0.88港元，较10月6日收市价 0.57港元溢价约54.4%。 建议事项的理由及裨益：(i)为计划股东提供溢价变现其投资的良机；(ii)股份的低企交易流通性；(iii)成 本及开支高于维持公司上市地位所带来的利益。近年来，公司并无成功利用其香港上市 ...

Core Points - TSMC's Japanese subsidiary JASM signed a contract with the Kumamoto government to build a second factory, expected to start operations by the end of 2027, focusing on 6nm semiconductor wafers for AI and autonomous driving applications [2][3] - The total investment for TSMC's two factories in Kumamoto is estimated at $22.5 billion, with the Japanese government providing a subsidy of approximately $7.7 billion [2] - The construction of the second factory has faced delays due to local traffic issues and a decline in market demand from major clients, impacting the timeline for both construction and production [3][4] Group 1 - The second factory will cover an area of approximately 69,000 square meters and is expected to employ around 1,700 people, similar to the first factory [2] - The initial construction timeline for the second factory was set for March 2025 but has been postponed to October 2025 due to local traffic concerns and market demand fluctuations [3] - TSMC's first factory in Kumamoto began mass production at the end of last year, utilizing 22/28nm and 12/16nm processes, with a maximum monthly capacity of 55,000 wafers [3] Group 2 - TSMC's president indicated that the timing for mass production will be cautiously assessed based on market demand [2][4] - The semiconductor supply chain is closely monitoring TSMC's capacity expansion, which is contingent on market and customer needs [4]

Core Viewpoint - TSMC's construction timeline for its Kumamoto second factory in Japan has been delayed primarily due to a decline in market demand from major clients, alongside transportation issues [3][4]. Group 1: TSMC's Kumamoto Factory - The Kumamoto second factory is crucial for Japan's semiconductor industry revival, with partners including Sony and Toyota's Denso [3]. - The first Kumamoto factory began mass production at the end of last year, utilizing 22/28 and 12/16 nm processes, with a maximum monthly capacity of 55,000 wafers [3]. - The construction of the second factory was initially scheduled for Q1 this year but has been postponed to later this year, with production expected to start in 2027 using a 6 nm process, which is Japan's most advanced technology [3][4]. Group 2: Market Conditions - TSMC's chairman noted that the delay is influenced by local traffic issues and a soft market for consumer and automotive products, particularly impacting demand for image sensors [3]. - The company is adjusting its capacity expansion based on market and customer demand, indicating that even if construction begins this year, the timeline for production will depend on client needs [3]. Group 3: Financial Projections - TSMC's Japanese subsidiary president stated that the company expects to generate over $4 billion (approximately 580 billion yen) in revenue from the Japanese market in 2024, accounting for about 4% of TSMC's total revenue [4]. - The projected wafer shipment volume (converted to 12-inch equivalents) is expected to exceed 1.49 million wafers, representing around 10% of the overall shipments [4].