Daiwa Capital Markets issued a research report stating that the asset injection from Hua Li Microelectronics (HLMC) into HUA HONG SEMI (01347) represents a future development trend. The firm increased its target price for HUA HONG SEMI from HK$110 to HK$116 and reaffirmed its "Buy" rating. The report also suggested that asset injections from HLMC into the listed company are likely to become a trend over the next three to four years. Daiwa is optimistic that HUA HONG SEMI will enter an average selling price (ASP) growth cycle this year, primarily driven by AI-related demand for mature process nodes and the overall recovery of the semiconductor industry. The report highlighted the company's strong chip manufacturing activity, with capacity utilization nearing full load in the first quarter, and anticipated further upside potential by 2026. Daiwa raised its earnings per share forecasts for HUA HONG SEMI by 30% to 32% for both this year and the next.