Hi,
ST Micro (leader in SIC) announced Q1 results today, it will be interesting to look at the conf call transcript later with regards to SIC and other new technologies.
Key is that they reduced CAPEX plans for this year from 1.5bn to between 1-1.2bn, so on average a 400m or 26% cut. Directionally negative for Aixtron and other Semi Capex providers.
However, while they expect Q2 to see a -10% revenue decline vs. Q1, they expect H2 to be better vs. H1, obviously depending on market dynamics. It is noteworthy that particularly Auto demand was very weak in Q1, so this will likely remain an area of weekness. They find comfort in their H2 expectations as this should be driven by customer orders that are already being processed.
If I find the time I will look at the conf call later.
Regards,
Fel
ST Micro (leader in SIC) announced Q1 results today, it will be interesting to look at the conf call transcript later with regards to SIC and other new technologies.
Key is that they reduced CAPEX plans for this year from 1.5bn to between 1-1.2bn, so on average a 400m or 26% cut. Directionally negative for Aixtron and other Semi Capex providers.
However, while they expect Q2 to see a -10% revenue decline vs. Q1, they expect H2 to be better vs. H1, obviously depending on market dynamics. It is noteworthy that particularly Auto demand was very weak in Q1, so this will likely remain an area of weekness. They find comfort in their H2 expectations as this should be driven by customer orders that are already being processed.
If I find the time I will look at the conf call later.
Regards,
Fel