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.

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

<ul><li>Apple reported FY2Q23 (CY1Q23) with EPS of US$1.53 (-1% YoY) and revenue of US$94.8bn (-3% YoY), which are 7% and 2% above consensus, mainly driven by strong iPhone sales in emerging markets and record revenue from Service, partially offset by FX headwinds and weak macro on Mac/iPad sales.</li><li>Looking into FY3Q23E, mgmt. expects revenue to perform similarly to FY2Q23 with macro/FX pressure.</li><li>Given resilient outlook and iPhone’s share gain during industry downcycle, we remain positive on Apple supply chain over Android camp in 2H23E with upcoming catalysts from MR device launch in WWDC in June. </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 FY2Q23 (CY1Q23) with EPS of US$1.53 (-1% YoY) and revenue of US$94.8bn (-3% YoY), which are 7% and 2% above consensus, mainly driven by strong iPhone sales in emerging markets and record revenue from Service, partially offset by FX headwinds and weak macro on Mac/iPad sales.Looking into FY3Q23E, mgmt. expects revenue to perform similarly to FY2Q23 with macro/FX pressure.Given resilient outlook and iPhone’s share gain during industry downcycle, we remain positive on Apple supply chain over Android camp in 2H23E with upcoming catalysts from MR device launch in WWDC in June. 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 FY2Q23 Beat on Strong IPhone and EM

Equity Bottom-Up

Luxshare Precision Industry / Equity Bottom-Up

<ul><li>Luxshare posted FY22 revenue/NP growth of 39%/30% YoY, largely in-line with expectations, and it also pre-announced 1H23 earnings growth of 10-20% YoY, which we believe is resilient given weakness in smartphone/ consumer electronics market.</li><li>Given challenging macro headwinds, Luxshare delivered impressive operating efficiency and cost synergies.</li><li>Looking forward, following multiple strategic M&amp;As in 2020/21, we believe Luxshare is well-positioned to gain share in iPhone/Macbook/iPad/Watch OEM/components, and capture opportunities in automobile tier-1 biz and AR/VR product cycle. </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 FY22 revenue/NP growth of 39%/30% YoY, largely in-line with expectations, and it also pre-announced 1H23 earnings growth of 10-20% YoY, which we believe is resilient given weakness in smartphone/ consumer electronics market.Given challenging macro headwinds, Luxshare delivered impressive operating efficiency and cost synergies.Looking forward, following multiple strategic M&amp;As in 2020/21, we believe Luxshare is well-positioned to gain share in iPhone/Macbook/iPad/Watch OEM/components, and capture opportunities in automobile tier-1 biz and AR/VR product cycle. 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 FY22/1H23 despite industry headwinds

<ul><li>After a strong rally driven by AI/ChatGPT theme in past three months (note in Feb), we believe most near-term positives have been priced in AI-tech value chain (+65%/146%/45%/62% YTD for chip/optical/PCB/server), and we expect profit-taking pressure ahead of 1Q23 earnings season in late April.</li><li>We suggest to switch into three themes we addressed in Jan (note) which will continue to drive supply chain opportunities into 2Q23E, including demand recovery, MR innovation and localisation.</li><li>We recommend to focus on recovery plays (Sunny Optical, SG Micro and 3Peak), innovation (Cowell, Luxshare, Goertek for MR) and semi localization (Hua Hong Semi, NAURA, AMEC).</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.

After a strong rally driven by AI/ChatGPT theme in past three months (note in Feb), we believe most near-term positives have been priced in AI-tech value chain (+65%/146%/45%/62% YTD for chip/optical/PCB/server), and we expect profit-taking pressure ahead of 1Q23 earnings season in late April.We suggest to switch into three themes we addressed in Jan (note) which will continue to drive supply chain opportunities into 2Q23E, including demand recovery, MR innovation and localisation.We recommend to focus on recovery plays (Sunny Optical, SG Micro and 3Peak), innovation (Cowell, Luxshare, Goertek for MR) and semi localization (Hua Hong Semi, NAURA, AMEC).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 – Switching from AI/ChatGPT to Demand Recovery

<ul><li>IDC released 4Q22 global smartphone shipment with 18% YoY decline (vs -9.3% in 3Q22), mainly due to weak consumer demand, rising inflation and China COVID-19 impact.</li><li>For 2022, global smartphone shipment fell 11% YoY to 1.21bn unit, marking the lowest annual shipment since 2013.</li><li>By brand, Apple/ Samsung/Xiaomi/Oppo/Vivo declined 15%/16%/26%/16%/19% YoY in 4Q22.</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.

IDC released 4Q22 global smartphone shipment with 18% YoY decline (vs -9.3% in 3Q22), mainly due to weak consumer demand, rising inflation and China COVID-19 impact.For 2022, global smartphone shipment fell 11% YoY to 1.21bn unit, marking the lowest annual shipment since 2013.By brand, Apple/ Samsung/Xiaomi/Oppo/Vivo declined 15%/16%/26%/16%/19% YoY in 4Q22.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 - 4Q22 Global Smartphone Shipment Down 18% YoY

<ul><li>Apple supply chain was under pressure (Luxshare/BYDE/Sunny Optical/Cowell) yesterday following report of order cuts for AirPods, Watch and MacBooks in 1Q23E due to a softer consumer backdrop.</li><li>While we are not surprised by order correction after a soft holiday season in Dec, we believe Apple supply chain will remain volatile in near term amid rising uncertainties on 1Q23 outlook and profit taking pressure after 30%+ rally since Nov.</li><li>We recommend to stay on the sidelines until more visibility on Apple’s earnings on 26 Jan. </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 supply chain was under pressure (Luxshare/BYDE/Sunny Optical/Cowell) yesterday following report of order cuts for AirPods, Watch and MacBooks in 1Q23E due to a softer consumer backdrop.While we are not surprised by order correction after a soft holiday season in Dec, we believe Apple supply chain will remain volatile in near term amid rising uncertainties on 1Q23 outlook and profit taking pressure after 30%+ rally since Nov.We recommend to stay on the sidelines until more visibility on Apple’s earnings on 26 Jan. 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 – Limited Surprise on Apple Order Cut

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.

Price Gauge
52-week Range	0.00 - 0.00
Market Cap (USDm)	0.00
P/E	0.00
Dividend (Yield)	0.00

Luxshare Precision Industry (002475 CH)

China Technology Sector – Apple FY2Q23 Beat on Strong IPhone and EM

Apple reported FY2Q23 (CY1Q23) with EPS of US$1.53 (-1% YoY) and revenue of US$94.8bn (-3% YoY), which are 7% and 2% above consensus

CMB International

Luxshare (002475 CH) – Resilient FY22/1H23 despite industry headwinds

Luxshare posted FY22 revenue/NP growth of 39%/30% YoY, largely in-line with expectations, and it also pre-announced 1H23 earnings growth of 10-20% YoY

CMB International

China Technology – Switching from AI/ChatGPT to Demand Recovery

After a strong rally driven by AI/ChatGPT theme in past three months (note in Feb), we believe most near-term positives have been priced in AI-tech...

CMB International

China Technology - 4Q22 Global Smartphone Shipment Down 18% YoY

IDC released 4Q22 global smartphone shipment with 18% YoY decline (vs -9.3% in 3Q22), mainly due to weak consumer demand, rising inflation and...

CMB International

China Technology – Limited Surprise on Apple Order Cut

Apple supply chain was under pressure (Luxshare/BYDE/Sunny Optical/Cowell) yesterday following report of order cuts for AirPods, Watch and MacBooks...

CMB International

Price Gauge

52-week Range

Market Cap (USDm)

P/E

Dividend (Yield)