External broker reports(aggregated public sources), CMB International

CMB International

External broker reports(aggregated public sources)

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.

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<ul><li>4Q24 global smartphone shipments grew 2.4% YoY to 332mn units, driven by China sales promotions, new model launches and aggressive trade-ins.</li><li>By brand, Xiaomi/Vivo outperformed peers with 4.8%/12.7% YoY growth in 4Q24, while Apple/Samsung declined 4.1%/2.7% YoY with share loss.</li><li>Looking ahead to 2025, we estimate global smartphone shipments to grow 3% YoY boosted by iPhone 17 cycle, AI integration and Chinese subsidy programs. </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.

4Q24 global smartphone shipments grew 2.4% YoY to 332mn units, driven by China sales promotions, new model launches and aggressive trade-ins.By brand, Xiaomi/Vivo outperformed peers with 4.8%/12.7% YoY growth in 4Q24, while Apple/Samsung declined 4.1%/2.7% YoY with share loss.Looking ahead to 2025, we estimate global smartphone shipments to grow 3% YoY boosted by iPhone 17 cycle, AI integration and Chinese subsidy programs. 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.

Technology - 4Q24 Global Smartphone Shipments Ahead; Xiaomi/Vivo Outperformed Apple/Samsung

Index Rebal/Special Situations, Quiddity Advisors

Janaghan Jeyakumar, CFA

Index Rebal/Special Situations

Quiddity Advisors

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Index Rebalance

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<li>The current HSTECH Index tracks the performance of the top 30 technology companies listed in Hong Kong that have high business exposure to certain technology themes.</li>
<li>A new methodology has been proposed and if implemented, index composition could change drastically in the next index rebal event.</li>
<li>There could be at least 20 changes to the index as the new methodology aims to increase index member count from 30 to 50 in December 2026.</li>
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The current HSTECH Index tracks the performance of the top 30 technology companies listed in Hong Kong that have high business exposure to certain technology themes.
A new methodology has been proposed and if implemented, index composition could change drastically in the next index rebal event.
There could be at least 20 changes to the index as the new methodology aims to increase index member count from 30 to 50 in December 2026.


Quiddity Leaderboard HSTECH Dec26: OLD Vs NEW Methodology; Mega Flows Possible

<ul><li>Apple reported FY4Q24 (CY3Q23) revenue of US$94.9bn (+6% YoY) and EPS of US$0.97 (-34% YoY, +12% YoY excl. one-off charge), both above market consensus, thanks to better smartphone sales and continued margin expansion.</li><li>We are also encouraged by GPM of 46.2%, close to high-end of guidance range.</li><li>For FY1Q25E, mgmt. guided revenue growth at a lower pace (low-to-mid-singledigits YoY), while service revenue will grow at double digits at a similar rate in 1- 4QFY24 (+11-14% YoY). </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 FY4Q24 (CY3Q23) revenue of US$94.9bn (+6% YoY) and EPS of US$0.97 (-34% YoY, +12% YoY excl. one-off charge), both above market consensus, thanks to better smartphone sales and continued margin expansion.We are also encouraged by GPM of 46.2%, close to high-end of guidance range.For FY1Q25E, mgmt. guided revenue growth at a lower pace (low-to-mid-singledigits YoY), while service revenue will grow at double digits at a similar rate in 1- 4QFY24 (+11-14% YoY). 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.

Technology - Apple FY4Q24 Beat on Better Margin and China Sales

<ul><li>Largan (3008 TT, NR) announced 3Q results with revenue/GPM improved 73% and 1.8ppts QoQ thanks to the smartphone cycle, customers’ new model launches, shipment ramp-up, better product mix/ASP/UTR.</li><li>For 4Q24E/2025, mgmt. guided flattish Oct. shipments but Nov. shipments will decline MoM due to customers’ order cuts.</li><li>On the positive side, mgmt. maintained a positive view on stable ASP thanks to customer agreements, and pre-build orders for 1Q25E are well on track. </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.

Largan (3008 TT, NR) announced 3Q results with revenue/GPM improved 73% and 1.8ppts QoQ thanks to the smartphone cycle, customers’ new model launches, shipment ramp-up, better product mix/ASP/UTR.For 4Q24E/2025, mgmt. guided flattish Oct. shipments but Nov. shipments will decline MoM due to customers’ order cuts.On the positive side, mgmt. maintained a positive view on stable ASP thanks to customer agreements, and pre-build orders for 1Q25E are well on track. 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.

Technology - Implications of Largan 3Q24 Results

Asian Hedge Fund Manager, Long Short Equity, Macro

David Mudd

Cross Asset Strategy

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<li>Hong Kong Dollar continues to trade at the strong end of its band  resulting in upward pressure on HIBOR in turn causing a further unwind of the HKD carry trade.</li>
<li>HSI shows the strongest market breadth in 15 years as nearly all members trade above 200 DMA.</li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/xtep-international-holdings" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:18118:1" rel="noopener">Xtep International (1368 HK)</a> , <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/xiaomi-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:24409:1" rel="noopener">Xiaomi Corp (1810 HK)</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/china-education-group-holdin" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:18218:1" rel="noopener">China Education Group (839 HK)</a> all had breakouts to form uptrends.  All are part of the consumption sector in China
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Hong Kong Dollar continues to trade at the strong end of its band  resulting in upward pressure on HIBOR in turn causing a further unwind of the HKD carry trade.
HSI shows the strongest market breadth in 15 years as nearly all members trade above 200 DMA.

Xtep International (1368 HK) , Xiaomi Corp (1810 HK) and China Education Group (839 HK) all had breakouts to form uptrends.  All are part of the consumption sector in China



Technically Speaking, Breakouts and Breakdowns: HONG KONG (OCTOBER 14)

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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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Technology - 4Q24 Global Smartphone Shipments Ahead; Xiaomi/Vivo Outperformed Apple/Samsung

4Q24 global smartphone shipments grew 2.4% YoY to 332mn units, driven by China sales promotions, new model launches and aggressive trade-ins.

CMB International

Quiddity Leaderboard HSTECH Dec26: OLD Vs NEW Methodology; Mega Flows Possible

There could be several high-impact additions in December 2026 if the newly proposed methodology is implemented. The one-way flow could be around...

Janaghan Jeyakumar, CFA

Technology - Apple FY4Q24 Beat on Better Margin and China Sales

Apple reported FY4Q24 (CY3Q23) revenue of US$94.9bn (+6% YoY) and EPS of US$0.97 (-34% YoY, +12% YoY excl. one-off charge), both above market...

CMB International

Technology - Implications of Largan 3Q24 Results

On the positive side, mgmt. maintained a positive view on stable ASP thanks to customer agreements, and pre-build orders for 1Q25E are well on track.

CMB International

Technically Speaking, Breakouts and Breakdowns: HONG KONG (OCTOBER 14)

HKD strengthens, HIBOR moves higher and HK shorts become more expensive. HK market breadth reached its highest level in 15 years last week. Xtep,...

David Mudd

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