➀ KKR & Co., a well-known American alternative asset management company, is considering making an acquisition offer for ASMPT Ltd., a Hong Kong-listed semiconductor and electronic equipment manufacturer with a market value of about $5 billion. ASMPT is known for its leading position in the semiconductor manufacturing equipment field. ➁ ASMPT's stock price surged 11.4% after the news of KKR's potential acquisition, reflecting the market's optimism about ASMPT's future development. ➂ ASMPT is a global leading technology and equipment supplier with products widely used in various products such as smartphones, cars, and chips. It has nearly 11,000 employees and operates in more than 30 countries.