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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>Foxconn Industrial Internet (FII) (601138 CH, NR) reported in-line FY24 prelim. revenue/NP growth of 28/10% YoY driven by strong cloud computing growth on AI server demand from both cloud &amp; brand customers, as well as general server recovery.</li><li>Looking into 1H25E, despite market concerns on slower computing demand due to DeepSeek impact, we remain positive on AI infrastructure investments accelerating globally and new GB200/300 AI server racks ramping up throughout the year, evidenced by global major CSPs’ 2025 capex guidance for computing power and large model upgrade.</li><li>We believe AI server supply chain will continue to benefit including BYDE, FIT Hon Teng and Luxshare.</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.

Foxconn Industrial Internet (FII) (601138 CH, NR) reported in-line FY24 prelim. revenue/NP growth of 28/10% YoY driven by strong cloud computing growth on AI server demand from both cloud &amp; brand customers, as well as general server recovery.Looking into 1H25E, despite market concerns on slower computing demand due to DeepSeek impact, we remain positive on AI infrastructure investments accelerating globally and new GB200/300 AI server racks ramping up throughout the year, evidenced by global major CSPs’ 2025 capex guidance for computing power and large model upgrade.We believe AI server supply chain will continue to benefit including BYDE, FIT Hon Teng and Luxshare.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 FII 2024 prelim results: AI server outlook remains robust in 2025

<ul><li>BYD announced plans to offer its “God’s Eye” advanced intelligent driving system on all models priced above RMB100k and 3 models priced below 100k, during its “Vehicle Intelligent Strategy” event in Shenzhen on 10 Feb.</li><li>Initial rollout includes 21 models, all equipped with industry-leading specs with endto-end LLM, 5 mm-wave radars, 12 cameras and 12 ultrasonic radars.</li><li>We believe BYD’s acceleration of intelligent driving with strong new model pipeline will boost adoption of intelligent driving in China, and key beneficiaries include BYDE (ADAS/domain controller), Sunny Optical/Q-tech/Cowell (1415 HK, NR)/AAC (camera/LiDAR/radar), BOEVx (display), AAC Tech (acoustics) and Luxshare/FIT (connector).</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.

BYD announced plans to offer its “God’s Eye” advanced intelligent driving system on all models priced above RMB100k and 3 models priced below 100k, during its “Vehicle Intelligent Strategy” event in Shenzhen on 10 Feb.Initial rollout includes 21 models, all equipped with industry-leading specs with endto-end LLM, 5 mm-wave radars, 12 cameras and 12 ultrasonic radars.We believe BYD’s acceleration of intelligent driving with strong new model pipeline will boost adoption of intelligent driving in China, and key beneficiaries include BYDE (ADAS/domain controller), Sunny Optical/Q-tech/Cowell (1415 HK, NR)/AAC (camera/LiDAR/radar), BOEVx (display), AAC Tech (acoustics) and Luxshare/FIT (connector).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 - Intelligence Driving: Implications of BYD’s “vehicle Intelligence Strategy” Event

<ul><li>Apple (AAPL US, NR) reported FY1Q25 (CY4Q24) revenue of US$124.3bn (+4% YoY) and EPS of US$2.4 (+10% YoY), above market consensus, thanks to better iPad/Mac (+15%/16%) and record Services GPM, offsetting iPhone miss (-1%) and China weakness (-11%).</li><li>For FY2Q25E, mgmt. guidance was better-than-feared, with revenue growth of low-to-mid-single digit, service sales growth of double digits and GPM of 46.5%-47.5%.</li><li>With Apple Intelligence rollouts in more markets and China’s smartphone subsidy in 1H25E, we expect new AI features and upcoming 5 new iPhone model will boost higher iPhone shipment in 2025.</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 (AAPL US, NR) reported FY1Q25 (CY4Q24) revenue of US$124.3bn (+4% YoY) and EPS of US$2.4 (+10% YoY), above market consensus, thanks to better iPad/Mac (+15%/16%) and record Services GPM, offsetting iPhone miss (-1%) and China weakness (-11%).For FY2Q25E, mgmt. guidance was better-than-feared, with revenue growth of low-to-mid-single digit, service sales growth of double digits and GPM of 46.5%-47.5%.With Apple Intelligence rollouts in more markets and China’s smartphone subsidy in 1H25E, we expect new AI features and upcoming 5 new iPhone model will boost higher iPhone shipment in 2025.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 FY1Q25: Beat on IPad/Mac Offsetting China/ IPhone Weakness

<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

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<ul><li>We raise TP to HK$4.38 (40% upside) following a strong set of three-year guidance (2025-27) announced for the first time: 1) 20% revenue CAGR during FY25-27E</li><li>2) GPM/OPM target of 22%/8% by FY27E. Mgmt. reiterated key growth drivers into 2025-27: 1) AI server/networking: biz momentum backed by GB200 ramp and product portfolio expansion (e.g. backplane, optical modules)</li><li>2) consolidation of the Auto-Kabel Group deal and improving efficiency, and 3) AirPods: capacity ramp in India plant and order wins. </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 raise TP to HK$4.38 (40% upside) following a strong set of three-year guidance (2025-27) announced for the first time: 1) 20% revenue CAGR during FY25-27E2) GPM/OPM target of 22%/8% by FY27E. Mgmt. reiterated key growth drivers into 2025-27: 1) AI server/networking: biz momentum backed by GB200 ramp and product portfolio expansion (e.g. backplane, optical modules)2) consolidation of the Auto-Kabel Group deal and improving efficiency, and 3) AirPods: capacity ramp in India plant and order wins. 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) - Upbeat 3-Year Guidance Reaffirmed Our Positive View

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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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Technology - Implications of FII 2024 prelim results: AI server outlook remains robust in 2025

Foxconn Industrial Internet (FII) (601138 CH, NR) reported in-line FY24 prelim. revenue/NP growth of 28/10% YoY driven by strong cloud computing...

CMB International

Technology - Intelligence Driving: Implications of BYD’s “vehicle Intelligence Strategy” Event

BYD announced plans to offer its “God’s Eye” advanced intelligent driving system on all models priced above RMB100k and 3 models priced below 100k

CMB International

Technology - Apple FY1Q25: Beat on IPad/Mac Offsetting China/ IPhone Weakness

Apple (AAPL US, NR) reported FY1Q25 (CY4Q24) revenue of US$124.3bn (+4% YoY) and EPS of US$2.4 (+10% YoY), above market consensus, thanks to better...

CMB International

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

FIT Hon Teng (6088 HK) - Upbeat 3-Year Guidance Reaffirmed Our Positive View

We raise TP to HK$4.38 (40% upside) following a strong set of three-year guidance (2025-27) announced for the first time: 1) 20% revenue CAGR...

CMB International

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