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<ul><li>TME announced its 4Q23 results on 19 Mar: total revenue decreased by 7% YoY to RMB6.9bn, 3% ahead of consensus/our estimate thanks to the robust core music revenue growth (+41% YoY); non-IFRS net income grew 10% YoY to RMB1.58bn, beating consensus/our estimate of RMB1.56/1.50bn.</li><li>For FY23, total revenue declined by 2% YoY, while non-IFRS net income was up 25% YoY on solid improvement in GPM and operating efficiency.</li><li>For FY24E, we expect total revenue will return to the growth track (+3% YoY), backed by the robust core music 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.

TME announced its 4Q23 results on 19 Mar: total revenue decreased by 7% YoY to RMB6.9bn, 3% ahead of consensus/our estimate thanks to the robust core music revenue growth (+41% YoY); non-IFRS net income grew 10% YoY to RMB1.58bn, beating consensus/our estimate of RMB1.56/1.50bn.For FY23, total revenue declined by 2% YoY, while non-IFRS net income was up 25% YoY on solid improvement in GPM and operating efficiency.For FY24E, we expect total revenue will return to the growth track (+3% YoY), backed by the robust core music 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.

TME (TME US) - Expect Solid Core Music Business and GPM Expansion in FY24

<ul><li>TME is making steady progress in online music paying user growth: we expect 4Q23 total revenue to decline by 10% YoY to RMB6.7bn, but non-IFRS net income to grow by 5% YoY to RMB1.5bn, mainly due to continuous improvement in online music GPM and the effective control on opex.</li><li>Despite macro uncertainty, we expect TME’s online music business to maintain solid growth in 4Q23 (+36% in 4Q23E based on our estimate), supported by the steady growth of both paid users and ARPPU.</li><li>In our view, TME’s current valuation of 16x FY24E Non-IFRS PE remains attractive given its resilience against macro uncertainty, unparalleled leadership in online music sector and solid earnings growth outlook (FY23-25E CAGR of 15%). </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.

TME is making steady progress in online music paying user growth: we expect 4Q23 total revenue to decline by 10% YoY to RMB6.7bn, but non-IFRS net income to grow by 5% YoY to RMB1.5bn, mainly due to continuous improvement in online music GPM and the effective control on opex.Despite macro uncertainty, we expect TME’s online music business to maintain solid growth in 4Q23 (+36% in 4Q23E based on our estimate), supported by the steady growth of both paid users and ARPPU.In our view, TME’s current valuation of 16x FY24E Non-IFRS PE remains attractive given its resilience against macro uncertainty, unparalleled leadership in online music sector and solid earnings growth outlook (FY23-25E CAGR of 15%). 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.

TME (TME US) - Online Music Business Maintains Solid Growth Amid Macro Uncertainty

<ul><li>TME reported in-line 3Q23 results on 14 Nov: total revenue declined by 11% YoY and 10% QoQ to RMB6.6bn mainly on soft social entertainment business, versus consensus/our estimate of RMB6.4/6.3bn; non-IFRS net income was up 2% YoY to RMB1.41bn, in line with consensus/our estimate of RMB1.42/1.37bn.</li><li>Core music subscription revenue growth further accelerated to +42% YoY in 3Q23 (vs. 1Q23/2Q23 +30/37% YoY &amp; consensus +37% YoY), driven by solid growth of both paying users and ARPPU.</li><li>Looking ahead, we forecast total revenue to decline by 10% YoY to RMB6.7bn in 4Q23E, due to the persisting impact of social entertainment business adjustment. </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.

TME reported in-line 3Q23 results on 14 Nov: total revenue declined by 11% YoY and 10% QoQ to RMB6.6bn mainly on soft social entertainment business, versus consensus/our estimate of RMB6.4/6.3bn; non-IFRS net income was up 2% YoY to RMB1.41bn, in line with consensus/our estimate of RMB1.42/1.37bn.Core music subscription revenue growth further accelerated to +42% YoY in 3Q23 (vs. 1Q23/2Q23 +30/37% YoY &amp; consensus +37% YoY), driven by solid growth of both paying users and ARPPU.Looking ahead, we forecast total revenue to decline by 10% YoY to RMB6.7bn in 4Q23E, due to the persisting impact of social entertainment business adjustment. 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.

TME (TME US) – Inline 3Q23 results; strong music subscription revenue growth

<ul><li>TME announced 2Q23 financial results on 15 Aug. Total revenue grew by 5.5% YoY and 4.0% QoQ to RMB7.3bn in 2Q23, in line with CMBI/consensus estimate of RMB7.2/7.3bn.</li><li>Non-IFRS net income was up 48.6% YoY to RMB1.5bn in 2Q23, also in line with CMBI/consensus estimate.</li><li>Its online music revenue growth was ahead of consensus expectations by 8% due to solid music subscription growth and ad business recovery; but its social entertainment revenue was 12% below consensus due to TME’s risk control measures implemented in 2Q23. </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.

TME announced 2Q23 financial results on 15 Aug. Total revenue grew by 5.5% YoY and 4.0% QoQ to RMB7.3bn in 2Q23, in line with CMBI/consensus estimate of RMB7.2/7.3bn.Non-IFRS net income was up 48.6% YoY to RMB1.5bn in 2Q23, also in line with CMBI/consensus estimate.Its online music revenue growth was ahead of consensus expectations by 8% due to solid music subscription growth and ad business recovery; but its social entertainment revenue was 12% below consensus due to TME’s risk control measures implemented in 2Q23. 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.

TME (TME US) – Improving profitability despite pressure on social entertainment business

<ul><li>TME will report its 2Q23 results on 15 August.</li><li>We expect 2Q23 total revenue to grow 4% YoY to RMB7.2bn (3% below consensus), mainly due to enhanced live streaming procedures started in late 2Q and its subsequent impact to TME’s social entertainment revenue.</li><li>But online music business continues to remain on track of progressive growth, driven by the robust subscription business and recovery of ads 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.

TME will report its 2Q23 results on 15 August.We expect 2Q23 total revenue to grow 4% YoY to RMB7.2bn (3% below consensus), mainly due to enhanced live streaming procedures started in late 2Q and its subsequent impact to TME’s social entertainment revenue.But online music business continues to remain on track of progressive growth, driven by the robust subscription business and recovery of ads 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.

TME (TME US) – Solid Earnings Growth Despite Social Entertainment Business Adjustment

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TME (TME US) - Expect Solid Core Music Business and GPM Expansion in FY24

TME announced its 4Q23 results on 19 Mar: total revenue decreased by 7% YoY to RMB6.9bn, 3% ahead of consensus/our estimate thanks to the robust...

CMB International

TME (TME US) - Online Music Business Maintains Solid Growth Amid Macro Uncertainty

TME is making steady progress in online music paying user growth: we expect 4Q23 total revenue to decline by 10% YoY to RMB6.7bn, but non-IFRS net...

CMB International

TME (TME US) – Inline 3Q23 results; strong music subscription revenue growth

Looking ahead, we forecast total revenue to decline by 10% YoY to RMB6.7bn in 4Q23E, due to the persisting impact of social entertainment business...

CMB International

TME (TME US) - Expect Solid Core Music Business and GPM Expansion in FY24

TME announced its 4Q23 results on 19 Mar: total revenue decreased by 7% YoY to RMB6.9bn, 3% ahead of consensus/our estimate thanks to the robust...

CMB International

TME (TME US) - Online Music Business Maintains Solid Growth Amid Macro Uncertainty

TME is making steady progress in online music paying user growth: we expect 4Q23 total revenue to decline by 10% YoY to RMB6.7bn, but non-IFRS net...

CMB International

TME (TME US) – Inline 3Q23 results; strong music subscription revenue growth

Looking ahead, we forecast total revenue to decline by 10% YoY to RMB6.7bn in 4Q23E, due to the persisting impact of social entertainment business...

CMB International

TME (TME US) – Improving profitability despite pressure on social entertainment business

TME announced 2Q23 financial results on 15 Aug. Total revenue grew by 5.5% YoY and 4.0% QoQ to RMB7.3bn in 2Q23, in line with CMBI/consensus...

CMB International

TME (TME US) – Solid Earnings Growth Despite Social Entertainment Business Adjustment

We expect 2Q23 total revenue to grow 4% YoY to RMB7.2bn (3% below consensus), mainly due to enhanced live streaming procedures started in late 2Q

CMB International