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AAC Technologies Holdings / Equity Bottom-Up

<ul><li>AAC’s 1H23 net profit of RMB 150mn (-57.1% YoY) was in-line with previous profit warning (RMB 122mn-157mn), mainly due to 1) global smartphone market weakness, 2) intensified competition in acoustics/optics, 3) lower GPM on sales mix shift in ED&amp;PM. For 2H23E, we believe AAC’s revenue/earnings should recover sequentially given inventory restocking, stabilizing optics ASP/margin, client wins in ED&amp;PM and product upgrade in multiple segments.</li><li>To reflect GPM weakness on product mix shift and lower optics margin, we trimmed FY23/24E EPS by 6/1% and our EPS are 36%/20% below consensus.</li><li>While we are positive on seasonal strength in 2H23E and AAC’s non-smartphone product outlook, the stock is now trading at 27.6x/15.7x FY23/24E P/E, which is fair in our view. </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’s 1H23 net profit of RMB 150mn (-57.1% YoY) was in-line with previous profit warning (RMB 122mn-157mn), mainly due to 1) global smartphone market weakness, 2) intensified competition in acoustics/optics, 3) lower GPM on sales mix shift in ED&amp;PM. For 2H23E, we believe AAC’s revenue/earnings should recover sequentially given inventory restocking, stabilizing optics ASP/margin, client wins in ED&amp;PM and product upgrade in multiple segments.To reflect GPM weakness on product mix shift and lower optics margin, we trimmed FY23/24E EPS by 6/1% and our EPS are 36%/20% below consensus.While we are positive on seasonal strength in 2H23E and AAC’s non-smartphone product outlook, the stock is now trading at 27.6x/15.7x FY23/24E P/E, which is fair in our view. 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) – 1H23 Weakness In-Line; Maintain HOLD on Fair Valuation

<ul><li>AAC announced 1H23 profit warning, stating 1H23 net profit of RMB 122mn157mn (down 55-65% YoY), well below our/consensus expectations.</li><li>Mgmt. attributed the weakness to 1) slower operating efficiency improvement from reorganisation, 2) weak smartphone demand and intensified competition, and 3) temporary inferior product mix on expanded product portfolio.</li><li>We trimmed FY23- 25E EPS by 18-45% to reflect 1H23 results and slower earnings recovery. </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 announced 1H23 profit warning, stating 1H23 net profit of RMB 122mn157mn (down 55-65% YoY), well below our/consensus expectations.Mgmt. attributed the weakness to 1) slower operating efficiency improvement from reorganisation, 2) weak smartphone demand and intensified competition, and 3) temporary inferior product mix on expanded product portfolio.We trimmed FY23- 25E EPS by 18-45% to reflect 1H23 results and slower earnings recovery. 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) – 1H23 Worse than Expected on Slow Recovery

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<li>Apple is widely expected to launch its long-awaited MR headset in WWDC 2023 this week.</li>
<li>We believe 2023 is set to be one of the best years in VR/AR ecosystem development as Apple’s first MR headset will set new standard for innovation.</li>
<li>We expect technology upgrade to accelerate in displays, optics/sensors and tracking/interaction for enhancing user experience. </li>
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Apple is widely expected to launch its long-awaited MR headset in WWDC 2023 this week.
We believe 2023 is set to be one of the best years in VR/AR ecosystem development as Apple’s first MR headset will set new standard for innovation.
We expect technology upgrade to accelerate in displays, optics/sensors and tracking/interaction for enhancing user experience. 

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China Technology – Apple MR: Long-awaited next “iPhone moment”

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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

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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.

AAC Technologies Holdings (2018 HK)

AAC Tech (2018 HK) – 1H23 Weakness In-Line; Maintain HOLD on Fair Valuation

While we are positive on seasonal strength in 2H23E and AAC’s non-smartphone product outlook, the stock is now trading at 27.6x/15.7x FY23/24E P/E,...

CMB International

AAC Tech (2018 HK) – 1H23 Worse than Expected on Slow Recovery

AAC announced 1H23 profit warning, stating 1H23 net profit of RMB 122mn157mn (down 55-65% YoY), well below our/consensus expectations.

CMB International

China Technology – Apple MR: Long-awaited next “iPhone moment”

We believe 2023 is set to be one of the best years in VR/AR ecosystem development as Apple’s first MR headset will set new standard for innovation.

CMB International

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