Chip shortage helps hidden gems in supply chain to shine

Niche chipmaker earnings and valuations jump as investors realize their importance

20211201 RAM chip

The global chip shortage that emerged in late 2020 has sparked unprecedented demand for the type of components made by smaller players in the tech supply chain. © Reuters

CHENG TING-FANG and LAULY LI, Nikkei staff writers

HSINCHU, Taiwan -- When Powerchip returns to the Taiwan Stock Exchange on Dec. 6, it will cap a remarkable comeback for a company that was once written off, even by its own backers.

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