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<ul><li>Intel hosted its annual product launch event themed “AI Everywhere”, featuring the official release of AI-enabled Core Ultra processor, Meteor Lake, and 5thGen Xeon processor, Emerald Rapids.</li><li>The new Core Ultra processor marks the largest architectural shift in 40 years, and has launched the AI PC generation with innovation on all fronts: the new “CPU+GPU+NPU” design for AI computing, addition of a low-power efficiency core, and flexible tiled architectural innovation.</li><li>The new AI PC chips will power over 230 of the world’s first AI PCs with OEM partners (e.g. Lenovo, Acer, ASUS, Dell), and Intel expected AI PCs will comprise 80% of the PC market by 2028. </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.

Intel hosted its annual product launch event themed “AI Everywhere”, featuring the official release of AI-enabled Core Ultra processor, Meteor Lake, and 5thGen Xeon processor, Emerald Rapids.The new Core Ultra processor marks the largest architectural shift in 40 years, and has launched the AI PC generation with innovation on all fronts: the new “CPU+GPU+NPU” design for AI computing, addition of a low-power efficiency core, and flexible tiled architectural innovation.The new AI PC chips will power over 230 of the world’s first AI PCs with OEM partners (e.g. Lenovo, Acer, ASUS, Dell), and Intel expected AI PCs will comprise 80% of the PC market by 2028. 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 – Takeaways of Intel AI Everywhere

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<ul><li>FIT Hon Teng released better-than-expected 3Q23 results with revenue of US$ 1,165mn (-9% YoY) and net profit of US$ 55mn (+10% YoY), and margin recovery is ahead of our expectations.</li><li>We believe better bottom-line was largely due to revenue contribution from Voltaira’s deal completion and favourable FX impact.</li><li>Looking into 4Q23E, we expect earnings recovery to continue with multiple new products ramp-up (DDR5/CPU socket/high speed connector) and upside from Voltaira’s automotive electronics business.</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.

FIT Hon Teng released better-than-expected 3Q23 results with revenue of US$ 1,165mn (-9% YoY) and net profit of US$ 55mn (+10% YoY), and margin recovery is ahead of our expectations.We believe better bottom-line was largely due to revenue contribution from Voltaira’s deal completion and favourable FX impact.Looking into 4Q23E, we expect earnings recovery to continue with multiple new products ramp-up (DDR5/CPU socket/high speed connector) and upside from Voltaira’s automotive electronics business.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.

FIT Hon Teng (6088 HK) – 3Q23 Earnings Beat on Better Product Mix and Record-High GPM

<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

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<li>AMD’s 3Q23 results were largely in line with market expectations, despite its weaker 4Q23 guidance on gaming slowdown.</li>
<li>3Q revenue increased 4% YoY /8% QoQ to US$5.8bn driven by record sales of server CPU and strong Ryzen processor sales.</li>
<li>GPM improved 1ppt YoY to 51% and EPS increased 4% YoY to US$0.7, mainly driven by strong client segment and better product mix.</li>
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AMD’s 3Q23 results were largely in line with market expectations, despite its weaker 4Q23 guidance on gaming slowdown.
3Q revenue increased 4% YoY /8% QoQ to US$5.8bn driven by record sales of server CPU and strong Ryzen processor sales.
GPM improved 1ppt YoY to 51% and EPS increased 4% YoY to US$0.7, mainly driven by strong client segment and better product mix.

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China Technology – Implications of AMD 3Q23: PC Recovery and AI PC Opportunities

<ul><li>Intel’s 3Q23 results beat prior guidance and market expectations, and it guided an upbeat 4Q23 with a return to sales growth backed by improving PC market and a more competitive product pipeline.</li><li>3Q revenue declined 8% YoY to US$14.2bn (above high-end of guidance) and EPS increased 11% YoY to US$0.41 (vs. US$0.2 for guidance), mainly driven by CCG/DCAI strength, better operating leverage and expense discipline.</li><li>Looking into 4Q23E, mgmt. expected PC momentum to continue and sequential growth of datacentre and AI businesses in 4Q23E. </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.

Intel’s 3Q23 results beat prior guidance and market expectations, and it guided an upbeat 4Q23 with a return to sales growth backed by improving PC market and a more competitive product pipeline.3Q revenue declined 8% YoY to US$14.2bn (above high-end of guidance) and EPS increased 11% YoY to US$0.41 (vs. US$0.2 for guidance), mainly driven by CCG/DCAI strength, better operating leverage and expense discipline.Looking into 4Q23E, mgmt. expected PC momentum to continue and sequential growth of datacentre and AI businesses in 4Q23E. 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 – Implications of Intel 3Q23

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China Technology – Takeaways of Intel AI Everywhere

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