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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>Alibaba Group Holding (Alibaba) announced (17 Nov) its 2QFY23 (March year- end) results: total revenue was RMB207.2bn, up 3% YoY, 0.8% shy of both our estimate and Bloomberg consensus, mainly due to lower than expected China commerce revenue generation due to soft macro.</li><li>However, driven by effective cost control and operating efficiency improvement, non-GAAP net income attributable to ordinary shareholders was RMB34.3bn, up 13% YoY, 5/16% ahead of our forecast/consensus estimates.</li><li>With strategic move to focus more on both scale and efficiency, we expect steady non-GAAP net profit growth to sustain in the rest of FY23</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.

Alibaba Group Holding (Alibaba) announced (17 Nov) its 2QFY23 (March year- end) results: total revenue was RMB207.2bn, up 3% YoY, 0.8% shy of both our estimate and Bloomberg consensus, mainly due to lower than expected China commerce revenue generation due to soft macro.However, driven by effective cost control and operating efficiency improvement, non-GAAP net income attributable to ordinary shareholders was RMB34.3bn, up 13% YoY, 5/16% ahead of our forecast/consensus estimates.With strategic move to focus more on both scale and efficiency, we expect steady non-GAAP net profit growth to sustain in the rest of FY23Content 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.

Alibaba (BABA US) – Earnings back on growth track

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<div><ul><li>Pull and push to online e-commerce channels propelled the strong YoY growth in online retail sales of physical goods GMV</li><li>Overall consumption sentiment still needs confidence boost.</li><li>Ability to stabilize earnings remains the key focus in the near term.</li></ul></div>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.

Pull and push to online e-commerce channels propelled the strong YoY growth in online retail sales of physical goods GMVOverall consumption sentiment still needs confidence boost.Ability to stabilize earnings remains the key focus in the near term.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 Internet – October online retail sales recap

<ul><li>Resilient online sales growth during double 11, where Tik Tok, PDD and JD platforms continued to outperform.</li><li>Based on our channel check and CMBI est., the online GMV growth during 2022’s double 11 was at ~14% YoY, inline with CMBI est. and beat market expectation, similar to online sales growth in Sep 2022 and had picked up vs Oct 2022.</li><li>In terms of platforms, YoY growth for Alibaba (Tmall + Tao Bao)/ JD/ PDD/ TikTok increased by ~flattish/ ~teens/ 27%/ 38%.</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.

Resilient online sales growth during double 11, where Tik Tok, PDD and JD platforms continued to outperform.Based on our channel check and CMBI est., the online GMV growth during 2022’s double 11 was at ~14% YoY, inline with CMBI est. and beat market expectation, similar to online sales growth in Sep 2022 and had picked up vs Oct 2022.In terms of platforms, YoY growth for Alibaba (Tmall + Tao Bao)/ JD/ PDD/ TikTok increased by ~flattish/ ~teens/ 27%/ 38%.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 Sportswear Sector – Sequential improvements during double 11

<ul><li>For this year’s Double 11 sales promotion, amid macro headwind, e-commerce platforms maintained their focus on improving user experience and driving for higher merchant engagement, with less focus on the GMV growth numbers.</li><li>On consumer end, e-commerce platforms are continuously improving logistic efficiency and enhancing content ecosystem to enhance customer experience.</li><li>On merchant end, platforms are optimizing traffic allocation, launching more merchant support policies, and helping brands better target on their members to achieve more cost-efficient GMV growth and improve ROI. E-commerce platforms are also deepening their deployment on industrial supply chains and proactively shouldering more social responsibilities to propel better recovery for merchants amid challenging macro.</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.

For this year’s Double 11 sales promotion, amid macro headwind, e-commerce platforms maintained their focus on improving user experience and driving for higher merchant engagement, with less focus on the GMV growth numbers.On consumer end, e-commerce platforms are continuously improving logistic efficiency and enhancing content ecosystem to enhance customer experience.On merchant end, platforms are optimizing traffic allocation, launching more merchant support policies, and helping brands better target on their members to achieve more cost-efficient GMV growth and improve ROI. E-commerce platforms are also deepening their deployment on industrial supply chains and proactively shouldering more social responsibilities to propel better recovery for merchants amid challenging macro.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 Internet – Trends observed from this year’s Double 11 shopping festival

<ul><li>In the short term, macro headwind has weighed on consumption willingness and YoY growth in online retail sales of physical goods, and the consistent recovery of growth could still take time, but we do expect a gradual recovery trend driven by gradual recovery in macro and easier comps trending into 2023.</li><li>Amid soft consumption willingness, e-commerce companies are focusing on addressing the demand of core membership user base and enhancing merchant engagement in recent Double 11 sales promotions in order to drive for higher efficiency.</li><li>The strategic move of leveraging established consumer mindshare to control sales promotion intensity and to adopt more strict cost saving plans could be focal points to drive near-term profit growth.</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.

In the short term, macro headwind has weighed on consumption willingness and YoY growth in online retail sales of physical goods, and the consistent recovery of growth could still take time, but we do expect a gradual recovery trend driven by gradual recovery in macro and easier comps trending into 2023.Amid soft consumption willingness, e-commerce companies are focusing on addressing the demand of core membership user base and enhancing merchant engagement in recent Double 11 sales promotions in order to drive for higher efficiency.The strategic move of leveraging established consumer mindshare to control sales promotion intensity and to adopt more strict cost saving plans could be focal points to drive near-term profit growth.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 Internet Sector – E-commerce: consistent recovery takes time

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JD.com Inc is an online direct sales company in China.  The Company offers a wide selection of products through its website and mobile applications.  JD.com sells appliances, computers, digital products, communication products, garments, books, and household items to consumers and vendors.

PDD Holdings Inc. is a multinational commerce group that owns and operates a portfolio of businesses. The Company focuses on digital economy so that local communities and small businesses can benefit from the increased productivity and new opportunities. PDD Holdings has built a network of sourcing, logistics, and fulfillment capabilities for its underlying businesses.

Prosus N.V. provides internet based services. The Company focuses on investments in internet, digital media, e-commerce retailing, and consumer internet companies. Prosus serves customers worldwide.

Hainan Island Construction Co Ltd.  is a property development company. The Company also operates regional malls and hotels.

Guangzhou Friendship Group Co., Ltd operates supermarkets and department stores in Guangzhou, China.  The Company sells a variety of consumer products, including apparel, food and beverages, electronics, jewelry, cosmetics, and electric appliances.  Guangzhou Friendship also leases real estate properties.

Guangzhou Friendship Group Co, Ltd. (000987 CH)

Golden Eagle Retail Group Limited operates department stores in China. The Company's stores target mid-range and high-end market segments in China, and contain various functions and amenities such as dining, entertainment, beauty and personal care, cinemas, and preschool education in addition to their core function as an international department store.

Tianjin Quanye Bazaar (Group) Co., Ltd. owns and operates department stores and supermarkets, as well as sells general merchandise on a wholesale basis. Tianjin Quanye also provides storage and cargo delivery services, and invests in real estate and interior decoration businesses.

Xian International Medical Investment Co Ltd is principally engaged in the medical services industry.

Xian International Medical Invest (000516 CH)

Wangfujing Group Co., Ltd. owns and operates department stores in Beijing, Guangzhou, Chengdu, Wuhan, and other cities in China.  The Company also develops residential real estate.

Dollar General Corporation operates a chain of discount retail stores located primarily in the southern, southwestern, midwestern, and eastern United States. The Company offer a broad selection of merchandise, including consumable products such as food, paper and cleaning products, health, beauty, pet supplies, and non-consumables such as seasonal merchandise.

Trent Limited operates a chain of retail stores that sell fashion apparel, cosmetics, perfumery products and toiletry items. The Company sells apparel for men, women and children. Trent sells its cosmetics products under the "Westside" and "Trent" brand names.

Dollar Tree, Inc. operates a discount variety store chain in the United States. The Company sells an assortment of everyday general merchandise at the $1.00 price point.

Pan Pacific International Holdings Corporation operates discount stores which sell consumer electronics, daily necessities, groceries, watches, and sporting goods. The Company mostly operates small scale stores based in Tokyo.

Pan Pacific International Holdings (7532 JP)

Target Corporation operates general merchandise discount stores. The Company focuses on merchandising operations which includes general merchandise and food discount stores and a fully integrated online business. Target also offers credit to qualified applicants through its branded proprietary credit cards.

Naspers Limited operates in the technology industry. The Company invests in global internet companies across the world.

Next Plc conducts retailing, home shopping, and customer services management operations.  The Company's retail stores sell ladies wear, mens wear, childrens wear, and housewares.

Avenue Supermarts Ltd. (ASL) owns and operates hypermarkets and supermarkets. The Company offers products such as garments, footwears, toys and games, bed and bath linen, stationery, grocery, household, and electronic products. ASL operates throughout India.

Dollarama Inc. operates as an online marketplace. The Company offers cleaning, school, office, home, kitchen, food, health, beauty, hardware, electronics, toys, and pets products, as well as provides delivery services. Dollarama serves customers in Canada.

MercadoLibre, Inc. operates an online trading site for the Latin American markets. The Company's website allows businesses and individuals to list items, conduct sales, and purchases online in either a fixed-price and auction format. MercadoLibre offers classified advertisements for motor vehicles, vessels, aircraft, and real estate, as well as online payment services.

Alibaba Group Holding Limited provides online sales services. The Company provides internet infrastructure, electronic commerce, online financial, and internet content services through its subsidiaries. Alibaba Group Holding offers its products and services worldwide.

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Alibaba (BABA US) – Earnings back on growth track

With strategic move to focus more on both scale and efficiency, we expect steady non-GAAP net profit growth to sustain in the rest of FY23

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China Internet – October online retail sales recap

Pull and push to online e-commerce channels propelled the strong YoY growth in online retail sales of physical goods GMV. Overall consumption...

CMB International

China Sportswear Sector – Sequential improvements during double 11

Based on our channel check and CMBI est., the online GMV growth during 2022’s double 11 was at ~14% YoY, inline with CMBI est. and beat market...

CMB International

China Internet – Trends observed from this year’s Double 11 shopping festival

For this year’s Double 11 sales promotion, amid macro headwind, e-commerce platforms maintained their focus on improving user experience

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China Internet Sector – E-commerce: consistent recovery takes time

Amid soft consumption willingness, e-commerce companies are focusing on addressing the demand of core membership user base and enhancing merchant...

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