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Edison Investment Research

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Edison is an investment research and advisory company, with offices in North America, Europe, the Middle East and AsiaPac. The heart of Edison is our world renowned equity research platform and deep multi-sector expertise. At Edison Investment Research, our research is widely read by international investors, advisors and stakeholders. Edison Advisors leverages our core research platform to provide differentiated services including investor relations and strategic consulting.

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Halyk Savings Bank of Kazakhstan / Equity Bottom-Up

Halyk Savings Bank of Kazakhstan JSC provides various commercial and retail banking services. The Bank offers foreign currency exchange services, securities brokerage, and custodial services.

Halyk Savings Bank of Kazakhstan (HSBK LI)

Halyk Bank reported a 13.8% y-o-y increase in net interest income in Q325 with a sustained high net interest margin (NIM) of 7.1% versus 7.3% in Q324 and robust loan book growth of 19.7% y-o-y (8.2% ytd). Combined with good cost discipline (the cost-to-income ratio (CIR) was 16.3% in Q325 vs 16.1% in Q324), this allowed the company to maintain an ROE above 30% (34.3% in Q325 on an annualised basis). Halyk preserved a strong capital base with a CET-1, Tier-1 and total capital ratio of 17.4% at end-September 2025 (with an indicative FY26e target of 17–19%) and local capital ratios of 18.3% versus the regulatory requirement for total capital (k2) of 12.0%. We believe this provides the bank with a solid balance sheet to continue delivering attractive dividends (its payout from FY24 earnings of KZT50.64 per share represents a c 16% yield based on the current share price). We note that Halyk’s majority shareholder (ALMEX Holding Group) recently sold a 7.6% stake at a price per common share and global depository receipt (GDR) of KZT298.66 and $23.0, respectively, to improve the liquidity of Halyk’s shares and broaden the shareholder register. It retained a majority stake and declared full commitment to the bank’s long-term success.

Halyk Bank reported a 13.8% y-o-y increase in net interest income in Q325 with a sustained high net interest margin (NIM) of 7.1% versus 7.3% in Q324 and robust loan book growth of 19.7% y-o-y (8.2% ytd). Combined with good cost discipline (the cost-to-income ratio (CIR) was 16.3% in Q325 vs 16.1% in Q324), this allowed the company to maintain an ROE above 30% (34.3% in Q325 on an annualised basis). Halyk preserved a strong capital base with a CET-1, Tier-1 and total capital ratio of 17.4% at end-September 2025 (with an indicative FY26e target of 17–19%) and local capital ratios of 18.3% versus the regulatory requirement for total capital (k2) of 12.0%. We believe this provides the bank with a solid balance sheet to continue delivering attractive dividends (its payout from FY24 earnings of KZT50.64 per share represents a c 16% yield based on the current share price). We note that Halyk’s majority shareholder (ALMEX Holding Group) recently sold a 7.6% stake at a price per common share and global depository receipt (GDR) of KZT298.66 and $23.0, respectively, to improve the liquidity of Halyk’s shares and broaden the shareholder register. It retained a majority stake and declared full commitment to the bank’s long-term success.

Halyk Bank — 7% NIM likely to be sustained into 2026

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Wakefit Innovations Private Limited produces and distributes mattresses. The Company offers orthopaedic memory foam mattresses, protectors, and sleeping pillows. Wakefit Innovations serves customers in India.

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<li>Wakefit Innovations' INR 1,288.89 crore IPO signaling the pivot of India's largest D2C home brand toward institutional funding for accelerated omnichannel expansion.</li>
<li>The fund utilization is heavily skewed towards offline growth and brand building, confirming a strategic shift from pure-play digital to a capital-intensive, integrated retail model.</li>
<li>While the model mitigates supply chain risk through vertical integration, we must weigh the past profitability volatility and strategic roadmap for capturing India's rapidly formalizing home and furnishings sector.</li>
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Wakefit Innovations' INR 1,288.89 crore IPO signaling the pivot of India's largest D2C home brand toward institutional funding for accelerated omnichannel expansion.
The fund utilization is heavily skewed towards offline growth and brand building, confirming a strategic shift from pure-play digital to a capital-intensive, integrated retail model.
While the model mitigates supply chain risk through vertical integration, we must weigh the past profitability volatility and strategic roadmap for capturing India's rapidly formalizing home and furnishings sector.


Wakefit Innovations IPO: Blending Digital DNA With Offline Ambition

External broker reports(aggregated public sources), CMB International

CMB International

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Incorporated in Hong Kong, supported by the mainland and targeting in global market, CMB International Capital Corporation Limited (“CMBI”) is an integrated financial institution providing comprehensive and professional services. As a wholly-owned subsidiary of China Merchants Bank ("CMB"), by leveraging on the Group’s synergy and coordination in domestic and overseas markets, as well as CMB’s strong resources and outstanding social reputation, CMBI and its subsidiaries have been actively implementing diversified business strategies and set up an overall layout of main business segments including Corporate Finance, Asset Management, Wealth Management, Global Markets and Structured Finance, etc. Adhering to the philosophy of “being clients oriented and increasing our own values by the way of creating value for clients”, CMBI endeavors to provide quality and integrated financial services to institutional, corporate and individual customers both domestic and overseas including Hong Kong IPO sponsorship and underwriting, share placement and rights issue for listed companies, financial advisors, bonds issuance services, asset management, direct investment, wealth management, equity sales and trading, etc.

Zoomlion Heavy Industry H / Equity Bottom-Up

Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science and Technology Co., Ltd.manufactures and markets construction machinery.  The Company's products include concrete machinery, cranes, road machinery, drilling equipment, and other heavy construction equipment.  Zoomlion also produces environmental machinery and satellite navigation products.

<ul><li>We have received positive feedback on Zoomlion following the publication of our 2026 capital goods sector outlook (link) and investor call this week.</li><li>Based on our understanding, domestic demand for crane and concrete machinery continued to see meaningful recovery in Nov, while earth-moving’s growth remained solid.</li><li>We estimate Zoomlion’s domestic machinery sales growth in Oct-Nov to be 20-30% YoY, accelerating from 13% YoY in 3Q25.</li></ul>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

We have received positive feedback on Zoomlion following the publication of our 2026 capital goods sector outlook (link) and investor call this week.Based on our understanding, domestic demand for crane and concrete machinery continued to see meaningful recovery in Nov, while earth-moving’s growth remained solid.We estimate Zoomlion’s domestic machinery sales growth in Oct-Nov to be 20-30% YoY, accelerating from 13% YoY in 3Q25.Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Zoomlion (1157 HK/000157 CH) - Expect Accelerated Sales Growth in Nov

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Axis Direct

Axis Direct is the flagship brand under Axis Securities Limited, a subsidiary of Axis Bank in India. 

Content available is external broker reports authored by a third party outside the Smartkarma network and has been aggregated by an online aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed by Smartkarma in this format for user's convenience and general informational purposes only. Content does not constitute investment or financial advice and Smartkarma makes no representation or warranty regarding its accuracy or contents. Original third party author retains all copyright and other proprietary rights in the content. Access or use of third party links not controlled by Smartkarma are at the user's own risk.

HealthCare Global Enterprises / Equity Bottom-Up

HealthCare Global Enterprises Limited provides medical and surgical hospital services. The Hospital offers cancer care, chemotherapy, cyberknife surgery, surgical, radiation, and medical oncology services. HealthCare Global Enterprises operates worldwide.

<ul><li>HCG’s management hosted an investor and analyst interaction where the new CEO, Mr. Manish Mattoo (a practicing anaesthesiologist and MBA in Finance), outlined a clear four-pillar strategy centered on clinical outcomes, profitable growth, capital efficiency, and patient experience.</li><li>There will be a shift in the reporting framework from the “mature vs. new” category to regional clusters and oncology-appropriate KPIs such as ARPP and patient volumes.</li><li>The medium-term aspiration is to grow ahead of the industry, improve EBITDA margins beyond the historical CAGR, and uplift company-level ROCE to 20% as more centres mature.</li></ul>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

HCG’s management hosted an investor and analyst interaction where the new CEO, Mr. Manish Mattoo (a practicing anaesthesiologist and MBA in Finance), outlined a clear four-pillar strategy centered on clinical outcomes, profitable growth, capital efficiency, and patient experience.There will be a shift in the reporting framework from the “mature vs. new” category to regional clusters and oncology-appropriate KPIs such as ARPP and patient volumes.The medium-term aspiration is to grow ahead of the industry, improve EBITDA margins beyond the historical CAGR, and uplift company-level ROCE to 20% as more centres mature.Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Healthcare Global Enterprises Ltd - 5 Th December, 2025

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Bell Potter

Bell Potter Securities

Bell Potter Securities is a leading Australian stockbroking, investment and financial advisory firm that provides a comprehensive offering of financial services to individuals, institutions and corporations. Content available is external broker reports authored by a third party outside the Smartkarma network and has been aggregated by an online aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed by Smartkarma in this format for user's convenience and general informational purposes only. Content does not constitute investment or financial advice and Smartkarma makes no representation or warranty regarding its accuracy or contents. Original third party author retains all copyright and other proprietary rights in the content. Access or use of third party links not controlled by Smartkarma are at the user's own risk.

Imdex Ltd operates as a mining equipment, technology, and services company. The Company provides drilling fluids and down hole instrumentation to mining, oil and gas, water well, and civil engineering industries worldwide.

<ul><li>IMD has entered into binding agreements to acquire 100% of Advanced Logic Technology S.A. (ALT) and its subsidiary Mount Sopris Instruments Inc. (MSI), global leaders in borehole geophysical imaging solutions, imaging probes and accompanying visualisation and data processing software.</li><li>These acquisitions are expected to expand IMD’s TAM in the mining, infrastructure, environmental and energy sectors.</li><li>The ALT and MSI acquisitions will complement IMD’s existing rock property sensor offering and digital earth knowledge capabilities; under the EarthNet platform IMD seeks to create a unified, open platform for earth systems data analytics, supporting smarter and faster decision making for clients.</li></ul>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

IMD has entered into binding agreements to acquire 100% of Advanced Logic Technology S.A. (ALT) and its subsidiary Mount Sopris Instruments Inc. (MSI), global leaders in borehole geophysical imaging solutions, imaging probes and accompanying visualisation and data processing software.These acquisitions are expected to expand IMD’s TAM in the mining, infrastructure, environmental and energy sectors.The ALT and MSI acquisitions will complement IMD’s existing rock property sensor offering and digital earth knowledge capabilities; under the EarthNet platform IMD seeks to create a unified, open platform for earth systems data analytics, supporting smarter and faster decision making for clients.Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.