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

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<li>The Hang Seng Internet &amp; IT (HSIII) index represents the top 30 Hong Kong-listed stocks related to internet and information technology businesses.</li>
<li>We expect no index changes in December 2026 but we see capping flows of ~US$112mn one-way.</li>
<li>We expect at least two ADDs/DELs in the next index review which will take place in March 2027. </li>
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The Hang Seng Internet &amp; IT (HSIII) index represents the top 30 Hong Kong-listed stocks related to internet and information technology businesses.
We expect no index changes in December 2026 but we see capping flows of ~US$112mn one-way.
We expect at least two ADDs/DELs in the next index review which will take place in March 2027. 


Quiddity Leaderboard HSIII Dec26/Mar27: Two Changes Likely in Mar27; One More Close to the Border

<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

Taiwan

FIT Hon Teng Limited designs, develops, produces, and sells interconnect solutions and related products, including electronic and optoelectronic connectors, antennas, acoustic components, cables, and modules. The company serves industries such as communications infrastructure, consumer electronics, mobile devices, automotive, industrial, and medical. It was established in 2013 and is headquartered in New Taipei City, Taiwan.

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FIT Hon Teng (6088 HK)

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

Quiddity Leaderboard HSIII Dec26/Mar27: Two Changes Likely in Mar27; One More Close to the Border

The expected ADDs/DELs list for March 2027 can change until 31st December 2026. There is one potential ADD close to the border. If it outperforms...

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 - 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

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