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.

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

<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>Major global server brands/ODMs delivered strong 2Q/3Q24 sales and guided server revenue momentum will continue into 2H24E thanks to robust AI server demand and broad-based general server recovery.</li><li>Based on Counterpoint data, 2Q24 global server revenue climbed 35% YoY to US$45.4mn, with AI server reaching 30% of the sales mix.</li><li>For 4Q24E, we expect most AI server names will continue to benefit from improved CoWoS supply and Hopper H200 ramp, while Blackwell (B200/GB200) AI servers will see shipments in small volume in late 4Q24 and bigger ramp in 1Q25E.</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.

Major global server brands/ODMs delivered strong 2Q/3Q24 sales and guided server revenue momentum will continue into 2H24E thanks to robust AI server demand and broad-based general server recovery.Based on Counterpoint data, 2Q24 global server revenue climbed 35% YoY to US$45.4mn, with AI server reaching 30% of the sales mix.For 4Q24E, we expect most AI server names will continue to benefit from improved CoWoS supply and Hopper H200 ramp, while Blackwell (B200/GB200) AI servers will see shipments in small volume in late 4Q24 and bigger ramp in 1Q25E.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 - ODM/Brands Driven by H200/GB200 AI Server Ramp and General Sever Recovery

<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

<ul>
<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>
<li>
<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
</li>
</ul>


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)

<ul><li>Huawei has launched the long-awaited world’s first tri-fold smartphone, Mate XT, yesterday (10 Sep), featuring tri-foldable screen with two hinges, flagship camera system (OIS/periscope/ultrawide angle) and AI features supported by in-house Kylin chips and Harmony OS.</li><li>Over 4mn preorders were made ahead of the launch. We believe the launch of this premium device could strengthen Huawei’s technology leadership in the foldable phone market (vs Samsung/Apple).</li><li>The design breakthrough will also boost foldable phone shipment momentum and ASP growth into FY24/25E given the new form factor, premium spec and AI-enabled features. </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.

Huawei has launched the long-awaited world’s first tri-fold smartphone, Mate XT, yesterday (10 Sep), featuring tri-foldable screen with two hinges, flagship camera system (OIS/periscope/ultrawide angle) and AI features supported by in-house Kylin chips and Harmony OS.Over 4mn preorders were made ahead of the launch. We believe the launch of this premium device could strengthen Huawei’s technology leadership in the foldable phone market (vs Samsung/Apple).The design breakthrough will also boost foldable phone shipment momentum and ASP growth into FY24/25E given the new form factor, premium spec and AI-enabled features. 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 - Huawei Mate XT: the world’s first tri-fold smartphone is unveiled

China

BYD Electronic (International) Co., Ltd. manufactures and sells handset components and modules, and provides assembly services for mobile phones. The company offers one-stop product solutions leveraging electronic information, AI, 5G, and IoT technologies, with its business spanning smartphones, computers, new energy vehicles, smart home solutions, and communication equipment. It was incorporated in 2007 and is headquartered in Shenzhen, China.

Price Gauge
52-week Range	0.00 - 0.00
Market Cap (USDm)	0.00
P/E	0.00
Dividend (Yield)	0.00

BYD Electronic (285 HK)

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 - ODM/Brands Driven by H200/GB200 AI Server Ramp and General Sever Recovery

Major global server brands/ODMs delivered strong 2Q/3Q24 sales and guided server revenue momentum will continue into 2H24E thanks to robust AI...

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

Technology - Huawei Mate XT: the world’s first tri-fold smartphone is unveiled

We believe the launch of this premium device could strengthen Huawei’s technology leadership in the foldable phone market (vs Samsung/Apple).

CMB International

Price Gauge

52-week Range

Market Cap (USDm)

P/E

Dividend (Yield)