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<ul><li>Apple reported FY4Q23 (CY3Q23) with revenue of US$89.5bn (-0.7% YoY) and EPS of US$1.46 (+13% YoY), which are in line and 5% above consensus, mainly due to a favourable product mix and better leverage, partially offset by negative FX. Looking into FY1Q24E, mgmt. expected flattish revenue YoY due to the quarter being one-week shorter and iPhone 15 supply snags, while iPhone/Mac will increase YoY and iPad/Wearables will decline significantly QoQ due to timing of product launches.</li><li>Given better-than-feared China iPhone sales in CY3Q23, we remain positive on iPhone’s gradual share gains and better mix shift towards higher-end models, and we are cautious on near-term weakness for iPad/Watch/AirPods.</li><li>For stocks, we maintain BUY on Luxshare/BYDE/FIT Hon Teng for market share gains in Apple supply chain (high-end iPhone/casing/AirPods), and stay HOLD on Sunny Optical/AAC Tech mainly for fair valuation.</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.

Apple reported FY4Q23 (CY3Q23) with revenue of US$89.5bn (-0.7% YoY) and EPS of US$1.46 (+13% YoY), which are in line and 5% above consensus, mainly due to a favourable product mix and better leverage, partially offset by negative FX. Looking into FY1Q24E, mgmt. expected flattish revenue YoY due to the quarter being one-week shorter and iPhone 15 supply snags, while iPhone/Mac will increase YoY and iPad/Wearables will decline significantly QoQ due to timing of product launches.Given better-than-feared China iPhone sales in CY3Q23, we remain positive on iPhone’s gradual share gains and better mix shift towards higher-end models, and we are cautious on near-term weakness for iPad/Watch/AirPods.For stocks, we maintain BUY on Luxshare/BYDE/FIT Hon Teng for market share gains in Apple supply chain (high-end iPhone/casing/AirPods), and stay HOLD on Sunny Optical/AAC Tech mainly for fair valuation.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.

China Technology Sector – Apple FY4Q23 Beat on Margins

<ul><li>Apple introduced four new iPhone 15 models (15/15 Plus, 15 Pro/Pro Max), featuring major camera upgrade (periscope lens), 3nm A17 Pro chips, titanium alloy casing, USB-C socket, customizable action button, and spatial video support for Vision Pro display.</li><li>Apple also updated two Apple Watch (Series 9, Ultra 2). We believe most spec are in-line with expectations, and no price hike for all models (same storage) will be positive to share gain.</li><li>For stocks, given major upgrades in camera, USB-C and mid-frame casing, we prefer Apple supply chain such as Luxshare for iPhone/Watch OEM share gain, BYDE for titanium casing upgrade trend (Jabil), Tongda for structural component upgrade, FIT Hon Teng for USB-C adoption, and Sunny Optical/Cowell for improved camera (periscope).</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.

Apple introduced four new iPhone 15 models (15/15 Plus, 15 Pro/Pro Max), featuring major camera upgrade (periscope lens), 3nm A17 Pro chips, titanium alloy casing, USB-C socket, customizable action button, and spatial video support for Vision Pro display.Apple also updated two Apple Watch (Series 9, Ultra 2). We believe most spec are in-line with expectations, and no price hike for all models (same storage) will be positive to share gain.For stocks, given major upgrades in camera, USB-C and mid-frame casing, we prefer Apple supply chain such as Luxshare for iPhone/Watch OEM share gain, BYDE for titanium casing upgrade trend (Jabil), Tongda for structural component upgrade, FIT Hon Teng for USB-C adoption, and Sunny Optical/Cowell for improved camera (periscope).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.

China Technology – Apple Launch Event: IPhone 15/Apple Watch Inline

Asia Pac ECM and Index Rebal, Shenton Research

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Asia Pac ECM and Index Rebal

Asia Pac IPO & Placement Research, China Biotech

Shenton Research

Shenton Research is an independent Asia Pacific equity specialist. Our quantitative research covers index rebalancing flows, alongside exchange data analytics accross Asia Pacific. On the equity capital markets side, we focus on Asia Pacific ECM, especially biotech and TMT. Our lead analyst is frequently cited by international media.

Index Rebalance

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<li>We screen the HS TECH eligible universe ahead of the September 2026 quarterly review.</li>
<li>One stock ranks inside the ADD Zone this cycle, paired with one Buffer Zone DELETE.</li>
<li>Both calls are mid-conviction, as the DELETE candidate is inside the Buffer Zone and close to the DELETE Zone.</li>
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We screen the HS TECH eligible universe ahead of the September 2026 quarterly review.
One stock ranks inside the ADD Zone this cycle, paired with one Buffer Zone DELETE.
Both calls are mid-conviction, as the DELETE candidate is inside the Buffer Zone and close to the DELETE Zone.


HS TECH Sep 2026 Index Rebalance Forecast

<ul><li>2Q23 global smartphone shipment posted 7.8% YoY decline, which narrowed from -14.6%/-18.3% YoY in 1Q23/4Q22, based on IDC.</li><li>Despite shipment weakness in 1H23, inventory level started to normalize in 2Q23, and we expect supply chain restocking will lead to positive YoY growth in 4Q23E.</li><li>In particular, China market outperformed in 2Q23 with -2.1% YoY (vs. -12.1%/-12.8% YoY in 1Q23/ 4Q22).</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.

2Q23 global smartphone shipment posted 7.8% YoY decline, which narrowed from -14.6%/-18.3% YoY in 1Q23/4Q22, based on IDC.Despite shipment weakness in 1H23, inventory level started to normalize in 2Q23, and we expect supply chain restocking will lead to positive YoY growth in 4Q23E.In particular, China market outperformed in 2Q23 with -2.1% YoY (vs. -12.1%/-12.8% YoY in 1Q23/ 4Q22).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.

China Technology – 2Q23 Global Smartphone Shipment Decline Narrowed

<ul><li>Apple reported FY2Q23 (CY1Q23) with EPS of US$1.53 (-1% YoY) and revenue of US$94.8bn (-3% YoY), which are 7% and 2% above consensus, mainly driven by strong iPhone sales in emerging markets and record revenue from Service, partially offset by FX headwinds and weak macro on Mac/iPad sales.</li><li>Looking into FY3Q23E, mgmt. expects revenue to perform similarly to FY2Q23 with macro/FX pressure.</li><li>Given resilient outlook and iPhone’s share gain during industry downcycle, we remain positive on Apple supply chain over Android camp in 2H23E with upcoming catalysts from MR device launch in WWDC in June. </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.

Apple reported FY2Q23 (CY1Q23) with EPS of US$1.53 (-1% YoY) and revenue of US$94.8bn (-3% YoY), which are 7% and 2% above consensus, mainly driven by strong iPhone sales in emerging markets and record revenue from Service, partially offset by FX headwinds and weak macro on Mac/iPad sales.Looking into FY3Q23E, mgmt. expects revenue to perform similarly to FY2Q23 with macro/FX pressure.Given resilient outlook and iPhone’s share gain during industry downcycle, we remain positive on Apple supply chain over Android camp in 2H23E with upcoming catalysts from MR device launch in WWDC in June. 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.

China Technology Sector – Apple FY2Q23 Beat on Strong IPhone and EM

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AAC Technologies is a leading provider of sensory experience solutions for smart devices. The company designs, develops, manufactures, and distributes miniaturized components, including acoustics products, haptic devices, optical lenses, camera modules, and micro electro-mechanical systems (MEMS). It primarily serves the consumer electronics market, with an expanding presence in intelligent vehicles, AR/VR, robotics, and IoT sectors. AAC Technologies was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Shenzhen, People's Republic of China.

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China Technology Sector – Apple FY4Q23 Beat on Margins

Apple reported FY4Q23 (CY3Q23) with revenue of US$89.5bn (-0.7% YoY) and EPS of US$1.46 (+13% YoY), which are in line and 5% above consensus

CMB International

China Technology – Apple Launch Event: IPhone 15/Apple Watch Inline

Apple also updated two Apple Watch (Series 9, Ultra 2). We believe most spec are in-line with expectations, and no price hike for all models (same...

CMB International

HS TECH Sep 2026 Index Rebalance Forecast

We expect Iluvatar Corex to enter and Tongcheng Travel to be deleted, both MID conviction, as Tongcheng ranks 36th, the last Buffer Zone position.

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

China Technology – 2Q23 Global Smartphone Shipment Decline Narrowed

2Q23 global smartphone shipment posted 7.8% YoY decline, which narrowed from -14.6%/-18.3% YoY in 1Q23/4Q22, based on IDC.

CMB International

China Technology Sector – Apple FY2Q23 Beat on Strong IPhone and EM

Apple reported FY2Q23 (CY1Q23) with EPS of US$1.53 (-1% YoY) and revenue of US$94.8bn (-3% YoY), which are 7% and 2% above consensus

CMB International

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