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AAC Technologies Holdings / Equity Bottom-Up

<ul><li>We visited AAC’s mgmt. in Shenzhen recently, and overall we are positive on AAC’s business outlook and revenue growth in 2025, driven by: 1) optics: spec upgrade in plastic lens (6P/7P) and HCM (OIS/ telescope), as well as WLG flagship order wins in 2H25E;</li><li>2) Precision mechanics: VC adoption in AI phone and hinge order wins across overseas/Chinese clients;</li><li>3) Electromagnetic drive: haptics upgrade and robotics order wins</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 visited AAC’s mgmt. in Shenzhen recently, and overall we are positive on AAC’s business outlook and revenue growth in 2025, driven by: 1) optics: spec upgrade in plastic lens (6P/7P) and HCM (OIS/ telescope), as well as WLG flagship order wins in 2H25E;2) Precision mechanics: VC adoption in AI phone and hinge order wins across overseas/Chinese clients;3) Electromagnetic drive: haptics upgrade and robotics order winsContent 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.

AAC Tech (2018 HK) - Multiple Growth Drivers from Optics, Automotive and Robotics

Asian Hedge Fund Manager, Long Short Equity, Macro

David Mudd

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<li>Hong Kong continued a correction in its Bull market which has lifted the HSCEI to be the best performing Asian index this year.  Southboune buying is strong.</li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/aac-technologies-holdings-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:6544:1" rel="noopener">AAC Technologies Holdings (2018 HK)</a> share price had a breakout relative to the MSCI AC Asia Index.  The company reported solid results benifitting from the smartphone and auto sectors.
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/cgn-power-co-ltd-h" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:58:1" rel="noopener">CGN Power (1816 HK)</a> share price relative to MSCI China broke down.  The company reported a disappointing 3Q24 results even as power generation increased by 15% YoY for the period.
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Hong Kong continued a correction in its Bull market which has lifted the HSCEI to be the best performing Asian index this year.  Southboune buying is strong.

AAC Technologies Holdings (2018 HK) share price had a breakout relative to the MSCI AC Asia Index.  The company reported solid results benifitting from the smartphone and auto sectors.


CGN Power (1816 HK) share price relative to MSCI China broke down.  The company reported a disappointing 3Q24 results even as power generation increased by 15% YoY for the period.



Technically Speaking, Breakouts and Breakdowns: HONG KONG (NOVEMBER 25)

<ul><li>AAC delivered 2H24 revenue/NP growth of 44%/114% YoY, with earnings 2%/8% above our/consensus estimates, thanks to strength across all segments and strong GPM at 22.5% (vs 19.2%/21.5% in 2H23/1H24).</li><li>Looking into 2025, we are positive on AAC as a major beneficiary of spec upgrade (acoustics/optics/MEMS/VC) for AI smartphones/AI glasses and global share gains in auto acoustics.</li><li>Overall, we lift our FY25-26E EPS estimates by 10%/7% to factor in FY24 results, better GPM outlook and spec upgrade opportunities across multiple edge AI devices in 2025-26. </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.

AAC delivered 2H24 revenue/NP growth of 44%/114% YoY, with earnings 2%/8% above our/consensus estimates, thanks to strength across all segments and strong GPM at 22.5% (vs 19.2%/21.5% in 2H23/1H24).Looking into 2025, we are positive on AAC as a major beneficiary of spec upgrade (acoustics/optics/MEMS/VC) for AI smartphones/AI glasses and global share gains in auto acoustics.Overall, we lift our FY25-26E EPS estimates by 10%/7% to factor in FY24 results, better GPM outlook and spec upgrade opportunities across multiple edge AI devices in 2025-26. 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.

AAC Tech (2018 HK) - Beneficiary of Edge AI Upgrade Cycle; Raise TP to HK$58.78

<ul><li>AAC reported a positive profit alert with 2024 earnings growth of 130-145% YoY to RMB 1.7bn-1.82bn, with mid-point in-line with our estimates and 5% above consensus.</li><li>The strong results were driven by global smartphone recovery, spec upgrade across segments (acoustics/MEMS/haptics/thermal/optics), auto acoustics PSS integration and improving efficiency.</li><li>Looking ahead to 2025, we believe AAC will continue to benefit from content value increase in AI/foldable phones (acoustics/MEMS/thermal/haptics/hinge/optics), AI smart glasses (MEMS/acoustics), and order wins in auto acoustics (Xiaomi/HW/Li/XPeng). </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.

AAC reported a positive profit alert with 2024 earnings growth of 130-145% YoY to RMB 1.7bn-1.82bn, with mid-point in-line with our estimates and 5% above consensus.The strong results were driven by global smartphone recovery, spec upgrade across segments (acoustics/MEMS/haptics/thermal/optics), auto acoustics PSS integration and improving efficiency.Looking ahead to 2025, we believe AAC will continue to benefit from content value increase in AI/foldable phones (acoustics/MEMS/thermal/haptics/hinge/optics), AI smart glasses (MEMS/acoustics), and order wins in auto acoustics (Xiaomi/HW/Li/XPeng). 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.

AAC Tech (2018 HK) - Multiple Growth Drivers and Improving Margin to Continue into 2025

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AAC Technologies Holdings Inc is a China-based company formed in 1993 and incorporated in the Cayman Islands. It was listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in 2005. AAC is one of the world's leading solution providers for smart devices, with: [1] cutting-edge technologies in materials research; and [2] simulation, algorithm, design, automation and process development in areas including acoustics, optics, as well as electromagnetic drives and precision mechanics. The company also offers advanced miniaturised and proprietary technology solutions.

AAC Technologies Holdings Inc is a China-based company formed in 1993 and incorporated in the Cayman Islands. It was listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in 2005. AAC is one of the world's leading solution providers for smart devices, with: [1] cutting-edge technologies in materials research; and [2] simulation, algorithm, design, automation and process development in areas including acoustics, optics, as well as electromagnetic drives and precision mechanics. The company also offers advanced miniaturised and proprietary technology solutions.

AAC Technologies - ESG Report - Lucror Analytics

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AAC Technologies Holdings Inc designs, develops and manufactures a broad range of miniaturized components that include speakers, receivers and microphones in the acoustic segment and others such as haptics vibrators, RF and antennas, and optical lenses. AAC's products are found in mobile devices such as smartphones, tablets, wearables, ultrabooks, notebooks and electronic book-readers.

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AAC Technologies Holdings (2018 HK)

AAC Tech (2018 HK) - Multiple Growth Drivers from Optics, Automotive and Robotics

In addition, we expect acoustics upgrade (master-level SLS/Combo) and optics’ improving mix (6P+/WLG) will drive margin expansion into 2025/26E.

CMB International

Technically Speaking, Breakouts and Breakdowns: HONG KONG (NOVEMBER 25)

Southbound buying in HK continued strong with Value Factor providing the best returns.AAC Tech share price had a break out as it provided strong...

David Mudd

AAC Tech (2018 HK) - Beneficiary of Edge AI Upgrade Cycle; Raise TP to HK$58.78

Our new SOTP-based TP of HK$58.78 implies 25.2x FY25E P/E. Reiterate BUY. Nearterm catalysts include AI glasses/phone upgrade, auto client wins and...

CMB International

AAC Tech (2018 HK) - Multiple Growth Drivers and Improving Margin to Continue into 2025

AAC reported a positive profit alert with 2024 earnings growth of 130-145% YoY to RMB 1.7bn-1.82bn, with mid-point in-line with our estimates and...

CMB International

AAC Technologies - ESG Report - Lucror Analytics

AAC Technologies Holdings Inc is a China-based company formed in 1993 and incorporated in the Cayman Islands. It was listed on the Hong Kong Stock...

Lucror Analytics

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