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Original: 英特爾執行長陳立武將訪台，與台積電競合成焦點
Intel CEO Chen Liwu will visit Taiwan this week around Computex (June 2) and is rumored to meet TSMC leadership, with markets watching whether Intel will hand more next-gen AI PC and data center chips to TSMC for foundry production. Taiwan Institute of Economic Research notes TSMC's June 4 AGM commentary on capacity, overseas expansion and advanced packaging will shape Intel's product roadmap, reinforcing TSMC's leverage in advanced nodes and CoWoS despite Intel's foundry push.
Why it matters: Sector co-opetition / supply-chain story with no confirmed order or capex number — directional read on Intel's continued reliance on TSMC advanced nodes and packaging rather than a stock-moving event.
Original: 〈南亞股東會〉吳嘉昭：Q1獲利勝過三年總和 電子轉投資加持Q2獲利將大增
Chairman Wu Chia-chao told shareholders Nanya Plastics' (1326-TW) Q1 2026 profit already exceeded the past three years combined, with Q2 expected to rise sharply, driven by AI-led contributions from affiliates Nanya PCB (8046-TW) and Nanya Technology (2408-TW). The group plans NT$12.4B across 42 transformation projects targeting NT$42.6B in annual output, plus another NT$14.8B in fluoropolymer, electronic-grade chemicals and copper foil expansions for NT$13.5B more.
Why it matters: Concrete earnings guidance (Q1 already beats 3-year sum, Q2 to surge) plus quantified NT$27B+ capex plan with named ABF/BT substrate and DRAM affiliate beneficiaries.
Open source articleOriginal: 憂三星晶圓代工瓜分市占！大摩下調評級創意至中立
Morgan Stanley downgraded Global Unichip (GUC) to Equal-Weight with a NT$4,888 target, warning that Samsung Foundry's design service push could siphon Tesla AI chip and Google Axion 3 CPU work away from the TSMC/GUC stack. Tesla's AI5 package may shift to one AI5 plus a co-packaged AI4 backup on Samsung 5nm, while Samsung/Intel foundries are likely candidates for 2nm AI6 and Google's next-gen CPU on Samsung SF2.
Why it matters: Named sell-side downgrade with explicit price target and specific customer program reallocation (Tesla AI5/AI6, Google Axion 3) directly impacts GUC and the TSMC vs. Samsung Foundry competitive balance.
Open source articleOriginal: 傳三星拜訪聯發科企圖拔樁，蔡力行：台積電是最重要、最長期合作夥伴
MediaTek Vice Chairman and CEO Rick Tsai publicly rejected reports that Samsung Chairman Lee Jae-yong's secret Taiwan visit—offering bundled HBM/memory allocation tied to foundry orders for next-gen Dimensity chips—would shift wafer orders away from TSMC. Tsai stressed TSMC remains MediaTek's 'most important and longest-term' partner across 12nm to 1.4nm nodes, advanced packaging, and CPO, killing transfer rumors despite Samsung's recent wins with Tesla AI6 and pitches to AMD. Separately, MediaTek confirmed Google inference TPU advanced packaging went to Intel while training TPU stays with TSMC.
Why it matters: Direct CEO commentary at AGM denying a major foundry order shift is stock-moving for both TSMC (retained MediaTek volume at leading nodes) and Samsung Electronics (failed poach attempt), with named implications for Intel advanced packaging share in Google TPU.
Open source articleOriginal: 〈鴻海股東會〉劉揚偉：未來朝每年賺2個股本目標邁進
At its AGM, Foxconn (2317) Chair Young Liu set a long-term goal of earning 2x capital per share annually, after five straight years above 1x. He flagged that top-4 CSP capex has already exceeded $700B this year and is heading toward $1T, with Foxconn supplying GPU/CPU/ASIC AI servers and racks to anchor customers. 2025 revenue hit a record NT$8.1T (+18% YoY), with EPS of NT$13.61.
Why it matters: AGM-level guidance from Foxconn chair with concrete CSP capex figures ($700B→$1T) is a stock-moving signal for the AI server supply chain.
Open source articleOriginal: 〈聯發科股東會〉ASIC業務快速成長 蔡力行：台積電是最重要、最長期合作夥伴
At its AGM, MediaTek (2454) guided data center ASIC shipments to $2B this year and several billion dollars next year, with Vice Chairman Rick Tsai reaffirming TSMC (2330) as its most important long-term foundry partner from 12nm through 1.4nm, including advanced and optical packaging. Management flagged deepening collaboration on 400G SerDes, die-to-die interconnect, TSMC 3.5D packaging, custom HBM and integrated voltage regulators to support next-gen AI silicon, while noting hyperscalers going direct to TSMC is a natural trend but hard to execute without MediaTek's design and supply-chain integration.
Why it matters: Concrete multi-billion-dollar ASIC revenue guidance and an explicit TSMC partnership reaffirmation including custom HBM and 3.5D packaging are stock-moving for both names and read through to HBM suppliers.
Open source articleOriginal: 劉揚偉：AI需求旺 對鴻海成長動能充滿信心
Foxconn (2317) chairman Young Liu told shareholders AI demand remains very strong, with hyperscaler capex already exceeding $700B this year and potentially reaching $1T in 2026 — directly feeding Foxconn's AI server business as Nvidia's largest supplier. Foxconn guided 2025 capex up 30% YoY from NT$174B (~$5.55B) to expand AI server capacity, and the stock jumped over 7% on the day despite YTD gains of 19% trailing the TAIEX's 54%.
Why it matters: Named chairman guidance on hyperscaler capex trajectory ($700B→$1T) plus explicit 30% capex hike and a 7%+ stock move make this a clear stock-moving event for Foxconn and the AI server supply chain.
Original: 〈華碩股東會〉全面進軍AI 施崇棠揭Physical AI戰略佈局 伺服器強勁成長目標不變
ASUS chairman Jonney Shih used the AGM to outline a full push into AI, including a longer-term Physical AI and humanoid robotics roadmap, while reaffirming a strong 2026 server outlook and unchanged operating targets after expanding ISGBU into the ISBG group. He also flagged AI PC as a major opportunity as Agentic AI shifts compute back to thick clients, and said 2025 hit record revenue and net profit despite tariff and geopolitical headwinds.
Why it matters: AGM strategy update reaffirming prior server guidance and outlining a long-dated Physical AI roadmap — directional, not a fresh stock-moving catalyst, and ASUS (2357) is not in the tracked universe.
Open source articleOriginal: 測試設備增產、工業生產意外增長 日經漲逾千點
Japan's April industrial production rose 0.8% MoM vs consensus -0.9%, the first gain in three months, driven by a 44.3% MoM jump in semiconductor/IC test equipment output that alone contributed +0.13ppt. The Nikkei 225 jumped 1.67% (+1,079 points to 65,772), signaling renewed confidence in the semi capex cycle that supports memory and foundry suppliers across Asia.
Why it matters: Sector-level capex signal — semi test equipment output surge points to ongoing chip industry investment but is a macro datapoint rather than a named company event.
Open source articleOriginal: 〈仁寶股東會〉陳瑞聰坦言跨入AI賽局還未達核心 拚伺服器業務每年成長三位數
Compal (2324-TW) chairman Hsu Sheng-hsiung told shareholders the company entered the AI race in 2025 but is not yet at the core, targeting rapid growth this year and even stronger growth in 2026, with server business aiming for triple-digit annual growth. Management framed PC, smart communication devices, and servers as the three pillars supporting growth over the next 5-10 years, while also investing in 5G, satellite, automotive, and quantum computing as a potential fourth pillar.
Why it matters: Shareholder meeting commentary on AI server growth ambitions and strategic pillars without specific contract wins, capex figures, or guidance — directional roadmap rather than a stock-moving disclosure.
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