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Equity Bottom-Up

<ul>
<li>Dic Corp is a chemical company with a top global market share in products such as printing ink, organic pigments, and PPS compounds.</li>
<li>DIC recorded FY12/23 sales of JPY1,038.7bn, operating profit of JPY17.9bn, recurring profit of JPY9.2bn, and net loss attributable to owners of the parent of JPY39.9bn.</li>
<li>On February 13, 2024, DIC Corporation announced revisions to its long-term management targets in DIC Vision 2030.</li>
</ul>


Dic Corp is a chemical company with a top global market share in products such as printing ink, organic pigments, and PPS compounds.
DIC recorded FY12/23 sales of JPY1,038.7bn, operating profit of JPY17.9bn, recurring profit of JPY9.2bn, and net loss attributable to owners of the parent of JPY39.9bn.
On February 13, 2024, DIC Corporation announced revisions to its long-term management targets in DIC Vision 2030.


HK/China Healthcare Analyst (ex-Fosun Pharma)

Xinyao (Criss) Wang

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

<ul>
<li>The real estate markets in the US/HK are on the eve of a collapse, which could affect China's "Greater Bay Area". Chinese Mainland's financial system will face another test.</li>
<li>The Fed may “surprisingly” launch one more rate hike. Since the US has pledged its allies to provide unlimited supply of dollar, it seems to be preparing for extreme scenarios.</li>
<li>The world could become "out of imagination" in 24H2. So, we would recommend offload first in 24H1, hold enough cash, and then wait for the time to bottom-fish stocks.</li>
</ul>


The real estate markets in the US/HK are on the eve of a collapse, which could affect China's "Greater Bay Area". Chinese Mainland's financial system will face another test.
The Fed may “surprisingly” launch one more rate hike. Since the US has pledged its allies to provide unlimited supply of dollar, it seems to be preparing for extreme scenarios.
The world could become "out of imagination" in 24H2. So, we would recommend offload first in 24H1, hold enough cash, and then wait for the time to bottom-fish stocks.


24H2 Capital Market Outlook – Time to Prepare for the Upcoming Market Crash

Equity Analyst

Steve Zhou, CFA

Pop Mart International Group L / Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>The thesis for <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/pop-mart-international-group-l" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:29016:1" rel="noopener">Pop Mart International Group L (9992 HK)</a> is the successful expansion of its international business, which made up 13% of sales in 1H23 but is growing exponentially. </li>
<li>This has been proved true in the latest announced 2023 results, with a 135% growth in 2023 for the international business, and a further &gt;100% growth guidance for 2024.</li>
<li>The company is trading at 24x 2024 earnings, assuming a 35% net profit growth in 2024. </li>
</ul>


The thesis for Pop Mart International Group L (9992 HK) is the successful expansion of its international business, which made up 13% of sales in 1H23 but is growing exponentially. 
This has been proved true in the latest announced 2023 results, with a 135% growth in 2023 for the international business, and a further &gt;100% growth guidance for 2024.
The company is trading at 24x 2024 earnings, assuming a 35% net profit growth in 2024. 


Pop Mart (9992 HK):  International Expansion Is For Real

Taiwan Tech Focused Senior Analyst

Patrick Liao

<ul>
<li>1Q24 revenue and GM are in line, but operating income at 24.3% was 1% below consensus.</li>
<li>GlobalWafers anticipates revenue in 2024 will likely be similar to 2023, which means 1H24 revenue could account for 45% of the 2024 yearly revenue.</li>
<li>The planned dividend payout for 2024 is NT$19.0, with NT$8.0 from 1H23 and NT$11 from 2H23. </li>
</ul>


1Q24 revenue and GM are in line, but operating income at 24.3% was 1% below consensus.
GlobalWafers anticipates revenue in 2024 will likely be similar to 2023, which means 1H24 revenue could account for 45% of the 2024 yearly revenue.
The planned dividend payout for 2024 is NT$19.0, with NT$8.0 from 1H23 and NT$11 from 2H23. 


GlobalWafers (6488.TT): Demand Was Weaker in 1H24F, and We Hope It Will Be Better in 2H24F.

Novatek Microelectronics Corp / Equity Bottom-Up

<ul>
<li>The 2Q24 revenue outlook is NT$24.4-25.5bn, which was below Bloomberg consensuses NTD$26.45bn. </li>
<li>The company sees more aggressive stocking for TVs in 2Q24, but smartphone demand is soft in 2Q24.  </li>
<li>The dividend payout rate has been maintained at 80-85% over the past few years, with no significant changes expected.  </li>
</ul>


The 2Q24 revenue outlook is NT$24.4-25.5bn, which was below Bloomberg consensuses NTD$26.45bn. 
The company sees more aggressive stocking for TVs in 2Q24, but smartphone demand is soft in 2Q24.  
The dividend payout rate has been maintained at 80-85% over the past few years, with no significant changes expected.  


Novatek (3034.TT): 1Q24 Sales Inline; 2Q24F Sales Guidance Below Consensuses

DIC (4631): Full-Year FY12/23 Update

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Shared Research

24H2 Capital Market Outlook – Time to Prepare for the Upcoming Market Crash

When we face a change, there will be many choices and considerations. We hope to provide investors with “a new perspective” for reference.If market...

Xinyao (Criss) Wang

Pop Mart (9992 HK): International Expansion Is For Real

The founder and CEO of Pop Mart, Wang Ning attended the sixth meeting of the Sino-French Entrepreneurs Committee in France and as part of Xi's...

Steve Zhou, CFA

GlobalWafers (6488.TT): Demand Was Weaker in 1H24F, and We Hope It Will Be Better in 2H24F.

GlobalWafers' 1Q24 results is lower operating income than consensus. Anticipates steady revenue in 2024, with 1H24 accounting for 45% of yearly...

Patrick Liao

Novatek (3034.TT): 1Q24 Sales Inline; 2Q24F Sales Guidance Below Consensuses

Company's 2Q24 revenue outlook falls below expectations due to soft smartphone demand, despite aggressive stocking for TVs. Dividend payout rate...

Patrick Liao

DIC (4631): Full-Year FY12/23 Update

​DIC Corp, a chemical company with top global market share, announced revisions to its long-term management targets in DIC Vision 2030 after...

Shared Research

24H2 Capital Market Outlook – Time to Prepare for the Upcoming Market Crash

When we face a change, there will be many choices and considerations. We hope to provide investors with “a new perspective” for reference.If market...

Xinyao (Criss) Wang

Pop Mart (9992 HK): International Expansion Is For Real

The founder and CEO of Pop Mart, Wang Ning attended the sixth meeting of the Sino-French Entrepreneurs Committee in France and as part of Xi's...

Steve Zhou, CFA

GlobalWafers (6488.TT): Demand Was Weaker in 1H24F, and We Hope It Will Be Better in 2H24F.

​GlobalWafers' 1Q24 results is lower operating income than consensus. Anticipates steady revenue in 2024, with 1H24 accounting for 45% of yearly...

Patrick Liao

Novatek (3034.TT): 1Q24 Sales Inline; 2Q24F Sales Guidance Below Consensuses

​Company's 2Q24 revenue outlook falls below expectations due to soft smartphone demand, despite aggressive stocking for TVs. Dividend payout rate...

Patrick Liao

DIC Corp, a chemical company with top global market share, announced revisions to its long-term management targets in DIC Vision 2030 after...

GlobalWafers' 1Q24 results is lower operating income than consensus. Anticipates steady revenue in 2024, with 1H24 accounting for 45% of yearly...

Company's 2Q24 revenue outlook falls below expectations due to soft smartphone demand, despite aggressive stocking for TVs. Dividend payout rate...