Core Viewpoint - Huahong Semiconductor is planning a significant acquisition to resolve competition issues related to its IPO by purchasing controlling stakes in Shanghai Huahong Microelectronics, which operates assets that compete with Huahong's own facilities [2][5]. Group 1: Acquisition Details - The acquisition involves the purchase of equity corresponding to the assets of Huahong Micro's Wafer Fab 5, which operates in the 65/55nm and 40nm technology nodes, currently in the process of being separated [5][6]. - The transaction is still in the planning stage, with discussions ongoing with potential partners, including Huahong Group and the Big Fund II [6][7]. Group 2: Financial Performance - In Q2 2025, Huahong Semiconductor reported revenue of $566 million, a year-on-year increase of 18.3%, and a net profit of $7.95 million, up 19.2% from the previous year [3][9]. - The company's wafer foundry revenue reached $541 million in Q2 2025, accounting for 95.6% of total sales, with 12-inch wafer foundry revenue at $334 million, representing 59% of total sales [10]. Group 3: Capacity and Utilization - Huahong's production capacity utilization reached 108.3% in Q2 2025, indicating strong demand for its services [4][11]. - The acquisition of Wafer Fab 5 is expected to significantly enhance Huahong's 12-inch wafer capacity, which is crucial for meeting increasing market demand [6][12].