Tracking developments across tech supply chains, Tech Supply Chain Tracker

Tech Supply Chain Tracker

Tracking developments across tech supply chains

Equity Bottom-Up

Luxshare Precision Industry / Equity Bottom-Up

<ul><li>Apple diversifies supply chain, focusing on Southeast Asia, led by Vietnam, while also shifting suppliers in India.</li><li>MediaTek plans to boost market presence and R&amp;D in India, targeting 30% market share in China by 2H24 with Dimensity 9400 SoC.</li><li>US probe into China's RISC-V role could impact Samsung's AI chip ambitions, while STMicroelectronics aims for 100% renewable electricity by 2027.</li></ul>

Apple diversifies supply chain, focusing on Southeast Asia, led by Vietnam, while also shifting suppliers in India.MediaTek plans to boost market presence and R&amp;D in India, targeting 30% market share in China by 2H24 with Dimensity 9400 SoC.US probe into China's RISC-V role could impact Samsung's AI chip ambitions, while STMicroelectronics aims for 100% renewable electricity by 2027.

Tech Supply Chain Tracker (29-Apr-2024): Apple expands supply chain in Southeast Asia, led by Vietnam.

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.

<ul><li>Luxshare posted FY23 revenue/NP growth of 8%/20% YoY, largely in-line with pre-announcement of 20-25% YoY, while 1H24E earnings guidance of 20-25% YoY (implying 2Q24E 18%-27% YoY) is above market expectations.</li><li>We believe the strong 1H24 outlook is mainly driven by 1) datacenter connectivity (optic/copper) products, cooling and power solutions, and 2) auto biz momentum on stronger NEV and ADAS/AD demand from overseas markets.</li><li>Looking forward, despite recent macro headwinds and iPhone shipment weakness, we believe Luxshare is well-positioned to capture opportunities in datacentre connectivity business, automotive connector business, gain share in iPhone/MacBook/iPad/Watch OEM/components and Apple’s multiple product launches in 2H24E. </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.

Luxshare posted FY23 revenue/NP growth of 8%/20% YoY, largely in-line with pre-announcement of 20-25% YoY, while 1H24E earnings guidance of 20-25% YoY (implying 2Q24E 18%-27% YoY) is above market expectations.We believe the strong 1H24 outlook is mainly driven by 1) datacenter connectivity (optic/copper) products, cooling and power solutions, and 2) auto biz momentum on stronger NEV and ADAS/AD demand from overseas markets.Looking forward, despite recent macro headwinds and iPhone shipment weakness, we believe Luxshare is well-positioned to capture opportunities in datacentre connectivity business, automotive connector business, gain share in iPhone/MacBook/iPad/Watch OEM/components and Apple’s multiple product launches in 2H24E. 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.

Luxshare (002475 CH) - FY23 In-Line with Better-Than-Feared 1H24 Earnings Guidance

Asia Pac IPO & Placement Research, China biotech, Aequitas Research

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Asia Pac IPO & Placement Research, China biotech

IPOs and Placements coverage across Asia Pacific

Aequitas Research

We cover all listing across the Asia Pacific along with follow-up placements. As of Dec 2020, our team had covered 539 IPOs with a hit rate of 73.5% and 685 placements with a hit rate of 66.8%.

We combine fundamental bottom-up views with our proprietary quantitative framework to provide a holistic coverage across new listings and placements. Our coverage includes pre-IPO notes before the deal is launched, follow-up analysis once the deal is live and post-listing trading analysis as well.

Quantitative Analysis

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<li>We analyze the monthly Shanghai/Shenzhen northbound Connect flows with our data engine.</li>
<li>Financials, Materials, Health Care led the inflows while Consumer Discretionary, Communication Services led the outflows (first chart below).</li>
<li>We highlight inflows into CATL, CMB, BOE, Haier Smart Home, and outflows from China Tourism, Moutai, Nari Technology, Focus Media and Seres</li>
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We analyze the monthly Shanghai/Shenzhen northbound Connect flows with our data engine.
Financials, Materials, Health Care led the inflows while Consumer Discretionary, Communication Services led the outflows (first chart below).
We highlight inflows into CATL, CMB, BOE, Haier Smart Home, and outflows from China Tourism, Moutai, Nari Technology, Focus Media and Seres


Northbound Flows (April): CATL, CMB, BOE, Haier Smart Home, China Tourism, Moutai, Nari Technology

<ul><li>Based on filings of Pegatron (iPhone OEM) on 28 Dec, Luxshare is expected to invest RMB 2.1bn for 62.5% stake of Pegatron’s iPhone assembly plant in Kunshan.</li><li>After the deal close, Luxshare will become the 2 nd largest iPhone assembler with 35%+ share after Foxconn, and Pegatron will target to reallocate resources and regional production capacity.</li><li>Despite recent macro headwinds and iPhone’s pressure from Huawei’s comeback, we believe Luxshare is wellpositioned for further share gain across Apple’s iPhone/ Watch /AirPods/Vision Pro supply chain 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.

Based on filings of Pegatron (iPhone OEM) on 28 Dec, Luxshare is expected to invest RMB 2.1bn for 62.5% stake of Pegatron’s iPhone assembly plant in Kunshan.After the deal close, Luxshare will become the 2 nd largest iPhone assembler with 35%+ share after Foxconn, and Pegatron will target to reallocate resources and regional production capacity.Despite recent macro headwinds and iPhone’s pressure from Huawei’s comeback, we believe Luxshare is wellpositioned for further share gain across Apple’s iPhone/ Watch /AirPods/Vision Pro supply chain 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.

Luxshare – Acquisition of Pegatron’s Kunshan Plant to Further Boost IPhone Assembly Share Gain

<ul><li>Luxshare posted 3Q23 revenue/NP growth of -8.5%/+15.4% YoY, and preannounced FY23E earnings growth of 17.5-22.5% YoY, implying 31% YoY in 4Q23E.</li><li>3Q23 earnings was largely in-line with the profit alert earlier, while weaker 3Q revenue was mainly due to 1) structural changes of communications product portfolio, 2) lack of wearables product launches, 3) SiP products delivery changes, 4) weaker Mini-LED sales, and 5) customer inventory corrections.</li><li>Looking forward, despite ongoing macro headwinds, we believe that Luxshare is well-positioned to benefit from gain share in iPhone/MacBook/iPad/Watch OEM/components, and capture opportunities in automobile tier-1 and comm. businesses.</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.

Luxshare posted 3Q23 revenue/NP growth of -8.5%/+15.4% YoY, and preannounced FY23E earnings growth of 17.5-22.5% YoY, implying 31% YoY in 4Q23E.3Q23 earnings was largely in-line with the profit alert earlier, while weaker 3Q revenue was mainly due to 1) structural changes of communications product portfolio, 2) lack of wearables product launches, 3) SiP products delivery changes, 4) weaker Mini-LED sales, and 5) customer inventory corrections.Looking forward, despite ongoing macro headwinds, we believe that Luxshare is well-positioned to benefit from gain share in iPhone/MacBook/iPad/Watch OEM/components, and capture opportunities in automobile tier-1 and comm. businesses.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.

Luxshare (002475 CH) – Resilient 3Q23 Despite Macro Headwinds

China

Luxshare Precision Industry Co., Ltd. researches, manufactures and sells connectors. The Company's products are widely used in computers, communication devices, consumer electronics products and automobiles.

Luxshare Precision Industry (002475 CH)

Tech Supply Chain Tracker (29-Apr-2024): Apple expands supply chain in Southeast Asia, led by Vietnam.

Apple diversifies supply chain to Southeast Asia, MediaTek aims for market share growth in China, US probe into China's RISC-V role could impact...

Tech Supply Chain Tracker

Luxshare (002475 CH) - FY23 In-Line with Better-Than-Feared 1H24 Earnings Guidance

Luxshare posted FY23 revenue/NP growth of 8%/20% YoY, largely in-line with pre-announcement of 20-25% YoY, while 1H24E earnings guidance of 20-25% YoY

CMB International

Northbound Flows (April): CATL, CMB, BOE, Haier Smart Home, China Tourism, Moutai, Nari Technology

We analyzed the Shanghai/Shenzhen Connect Scheme for April and highlight flows for CATL, CMB, BOE, Haier Smart Home, and outflows from China...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Luxshare (002475 CH) – Resilient 3Q23 Despite Macro Headwinds

Luxshare posted 3Q23 revenue/NP growth of -8.5%/+15.4% YoY, and preannounced FY23E earnings growth of 17.5-22.5% YoY, implying 31% YoY in 4Q23E.

CMB International

Tech Supply Chain Tracker (29-Apr-2024): Apple expands supply chain in Southeast Asia, led by Vietnam.

Apple diversifies supply chain to Southeast Asia, MediaTek aims for market share growth in China, US probe into China's RISC-V role could impact...

Tech Supply Chain Tracker

Luxshare (002475 CH) - FY23 In-Line with Better-Than-Feared 1H24 Earnings Guidance

Luxshare posted FY23 revenue/NP growth of 8%/20% YoY, largely in-line with pre-announcement of 20-25% YoY, while 1H24E earnings guidance of 20-25% YoY

CMB International

Northbound Flows (April): CATL, CMB, BOE, Haier Smart Home, China Tourism, Moutai, Nari Technology

We analyzed the Shanghai/Shenzhen Connect Scheme for April and highlight flows for CATL, CMB, BOE, Haier Smart Home, and outflows from China...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Luxshare – Acquisition of Pegatron’s Kunshan Plant to Further Boost IPhone Assembly Share Gain

Based on filings of Pegatron (iPhone OEM) on 28 Dec, Luxshare is expected to invest RMB 2.1bn for 62.5% stake of Pegatron’s iPhone assembly plant...

CMB International

Luxshare (002475 CH) – Resilient 3Q23 Despite Macro Headwinds

Luxshare posted 3Q23 revenue/NP growth of -8.5%/+15.4% YoY, and preannounced FY23E earnings growth of 17.5-22.5% YoY, implying 31% YoY in 4Q23E.

CMB International