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<li>Texas Instruments (TI) reported in-line 3Q23 results but weaker 4Q23 guidance.</li>
<li>3Q revenue declined 14% YoY to US$4.5bn and EPS dropped 25% YoY, mainly due to weakness across segments except auto business.</li>
<li>Looking into 4Q23E, mgmt. expects industrial segment weakness to broaden and post-pandemic recovery in China is weaker-than-expected, while automotive growth will continue. </li>
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Texas Instruments (TI) reported in-line 3Q23 results but weaker 4Q23 guidance.
3Q revenue declined 14% YoY to US$4.5bn and EPS dropped 25% YoY, mainly due to weakness across segments except auto business.
Looking into 4Q23E, mgmt. expects industrial segment weakness to broaden and post-pandemic recovery in China is weaker-than-expected, while automotive growth will continue. 

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Implications of Texas Instruments 3Q23: Weaker Industrial, Destocking and Slower China Recovery

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<ul><li>We spoke to FIT’s mgmt. following share price correction of 11% yesterday (24 Oct), mainly due to news about inspections by Chinese tax authorities and Natural Resource Department on Hon Hai’s key operating sites in China.</li><li>Mgmt. stated that tax inspection was part of the annual routine exercise and all businesses operate as normal.</li><li>In our view, despite ongoing overhang on the inspections, share price correction is overdone and valuation becomes attractive at 7.0x/5.6x FY23/24E P/E (1-sd below 5-year avg.), compared to 24%/25% EPS growth in FY24/25E.</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.

We spoke to FIT’s mgmt. following share price correction of 11% yesterday (24 Oct), mainly due to news about inspections by Chinese tax authorities and Natural Resource Department on Hon Hai’s key operating sites in China.Mgmt. stated that tax inspection was part of the annual routine exercise and all businesses operate as normal.In our view, despite ongoing overhang on the inspections, share price correction is overdone and valuation becomes attractive at 7.0x/5.6x FY23/24E P/E (1-sd below 5-year avg.), compared to 24%/25% EPS growth in FY24/25E.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) – Recent Correction Overdone; 3Q23 Earnings Recovery on Track

<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

<ul><li>FIT Hon Teng announced 1H23 results with revenue of US$ 1.78bn and net loss of US$ 9mn, largely in-line with guidance and our preview note, mainly due to weak seasonality, expense on digital transformation and networking product mix change.</li><li>Mgmt. maintained FY23E guidance (revenue flat YoY, gross profit double-digit YoY increase, net income 5-15% YoY decline), and expected 2H23E earnings recovery driven by seasonality, new product ramp up and contribution from Voltaira.</li><li>We trimmed FY23-25E EPS by 5-6% to reflect higher expense for business transformation. </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 announced 1H23 results with revenue of US$ 1.78bn and net loss of US$ 9mn, largely in-line with guidance and our preview note, mainly due to weak seasonality, expense on digital transformation and networking product mix change.Mgmt. maintained FY23E guidance (revenue flat YoY, gross profit double-digit YoY increase, net income 5-15% YoY decline), and expected 2H23E earnings recovery driven by seasonality, new product ramp up and contribution from Voltaira.We trimmed FY23-25E EPS by 5-6% to reflect higher expense for business transformation. 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) – Weak 1H23 In-Line; Positive Outlook in 2H23E

<ul><li>FIT will announce its 1H23 results next week. We estimate 1H23E revenue of US$1,823mn (-13% YoY) and net loss of US$11.9mn, largely in-line with earlier guidance, given weak seasonality of consumer electronics, higher expense for digital transformation and overseas capacity expansion.</li><li>Looking into 2H23E, we expect a back-end loaded 2H23E with QoQ recovery, backed by better product mix (CPU socket, DDR5 connector, acoustics, Prettl business) and new iPhone model launch.</li><li>Despite near-term opex pressure, we think 1H23 earnings weakness has been reflected in share price, and we are positive on FIT’s improving product mix and margin expansion trend in 2H23E. </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 will announce its 1H23 results next week. We estimate 1H23E revenue of US$1,823mn (-13% YoY) and net loss of US$11.9mn, largely in-line with earlier guidance, given weak seasonality of consumer electronics, higher expense for digital transformation and overseas capacity expansion.Looking into 2H23E, we expect a back-end loaded 2H23E with QoQ recovery, backed by better product mix (CPU socket, DDR5 connector, acoustics, Prettl business) and new iPhone model launch.Despite near-term opex pressure, we think 1H23 earnings weakness has been reflected in share price, and we are positive on FIT’s improving product mix and margin expansion trend in 2H23E. 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) – 1H23 Preview: Expect Weakness In-Line

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FIT Hon Teng Limited manufactures and distributes electrical components. The Company produces backplane connectors, memory cards, sockets, terminal blocks, and other products. FIT Hon Teng markets its products throughout Taiwan.

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Implications of Texas Instruments 3Q23: Weaker Industrial, Destocking and Slower China Recovery

3Q revenue declined 14% YoY to US$4.5bn and EPS dropped 25% YoY, mainly due to weakness across segments except auto business.

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