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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>On one hand, retail sales growth in 5-1 Golden Week was a beat (after a soft Feb-Mar and an inline Apr).</li><li>On the other hand, retail discounts surprisingly widened due to increased competition from the de-stocking by brands like Adidas and Li Ning.</li><li>While fundamentals (sales, discounts and inventory) are trending good into 2H23E and setting up for a decent FY24E, we should still keep our eyes on the end demand and intensity of competition. </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.

On one hand, retail sales growth in 5-1 Golden Week was a beat (after a soft Feb-Mar and an inline Apr).On the other hand, retail discounts surprisingly widened due to increased competition from the de-stocking by brands like Adidas and Li Ning.While fundamentals (sales, discounts and inventory) are trending good into 2H23E and setting up for a decent FY24E, we should still keep our eyes on the end demand and intensity of competition. 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 – 5-1 sales beat but competition intensified

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<ul><li>Both Anta and FILA’s performance in 1Q23 were inline with mgt. guidance.</li><li>While Mar-Apr 2023 retail sales growth accelerated, Anta did underperform FILA and other peers.</li><li>However, given the much healthier inventory and retail discounts, there is room for sales to catch up in 5-1 golden week. </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.

Both Anta and FILA’s performance in 1Q23 were inline with mgt. guidance.While Mar-Apr 2023 retail sales growth accelerated, Anta did underperform FILA and other peers.However, given the much healthier inventory and retail discounts, there is room for sales to catch up in 5-1 golden week. 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.

Anta Sports (2020 HK) – A soft 1Q23 but guidance was maintained

<ul><li>The sharp drop in inventory level for 2023 YTD is certainly a decent surprise, and we do think this is just the beginning of the turnaround.</li><li>Backed by better margin improvement and net profit growth, Anta remains as our sector top pick.</li><li>FY22 result slightly beat. Anta’s sales grew by 9% YoY to RMB53.7bn, inline with CMBI/ BBG est. and net profit decreased by 2% YoY to RMB 7.59bn, 5%/ 4% better than CMBI/ BBG est., mainly driven by higher than expected government grants and net finance income.</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.

The sharp drop in inventory level for 2023 YTD is certainly a decent surprise, and we do think this is just the beginning of the turnaround.Backed by better margin improvement and net profit growth, Anta remains as our sector top pick.FY22 result slightly beat. Anta’s sales grew by 9% YoY to RMB53.7bn, inline with CMBI/ BBG est. and net profit decreased by 2% YoY to RMB 7.59bn, 5%/ 4% better than CMBI/ BBG est., mainly driven by higher than expected government grants and net finance income.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.

Anta Sports (2020 HK) – Fair guidance but decent inventory and margin

<ul><li>Even though we are trimming our FY22E net profit forecasts, we believe the sector has already bottomed out in 1Q23E, supported by: 1) decent YTD retail sales growth, 2) turn around in inventory level and retail discounts.</li><li>While we expect a more conservative FY23E guidance by the brands, we do see decent upside surprises from GP margin improvements, helped by better retail discounts and cheaper input costs, etc.</li><li>Therefore, for brands with a higher DTC mix, we believe brands like Anta (2020 HK) and Topsports (6110 HK) are going to outperform.</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.

Even though we are trimming our FY22E net profit forecasts, we believe the sector has already bottomed out in 1Q23E, supported by: 1) decent YTD retail sales growth, 2) turn around in inventory level and retail discounts.While we expect a more conservative FY23E guidance by the brands, we do see decent upside surprises from GP margin improvements, helped by better retail discounts and cheaper input costs, etc.Therefore, for brands with a higher DTC mix, we believe brands like Anta (2020 HK) and Topsports (6110 HK) are going to outperform.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 – We expect prudent guidance but decent margins

<ul><li>Maintained OUTPERFORM after our Shenzhen Consumer Tour.</li><li>We visited a number of companies (catering, hotel and sportswear brands) and experts (catering &amp; shopping mall operators) during our trip to Shenzhen this week.</li><li>This channel check has strengthened our OUTPERFORM view on the Consumer discretionary sector, backed by 3 trends</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.

Maintained OUTPERFORM after our Shenzhen Consumer Tour.We visited a number of companies (catering, hotel and sportswear brands) and experts (catering &amp; shopping mall operators) during our trip to Shenzhen this week.This channel check has strengthened our OUTPERFORM view on the Consumer discretionary sector, backed by 3 trendsContent 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 Consumer Sector – Shenzhen Trip: sustained growth in Feb 2023

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Shenzhou International Group Holdings Ltd manufactures and processes textiles.  The Company produces, dyes, finishes, prints, embroiders, cuts, and sews knitwear.

HLA CORP., Ltd. manufactures and markets apparel, woolen fabrics, woolen yarns, and textile raw materials, as well as provides dyeing and processing services. Heilan Home distributes their product globally.

Li Ning Company Limited researches, designs, manufactures, distributes, and retails sports footwear, apparel and accessories for sport and leisure use.

Fujian Funeng Co., Ltd. manufactures a variety of textile including flannelette, cotton yarn, polyurethane synthetic leather, needling fabric, and water-jet bonding fabric.

Zhejiang Weixing Industrial Development Co., Ltd. manufactures buttons, zips, and other apparel accessories. The Company also provides electroplating services.

Lao Feng Xiang Co., Ltd. processes and sells gold and jewelry products.  Through its subsidiaries, the Company manufactures and sells wooden, mechanical and cosmetic pencils, as well as manufactures and sells pencil making machinery and paints, and general trading.

Zhejiang Semir Garment Company Limited designs, develops, outsources production, markets and distributes apparels.  The Company's main operation is casual wear and children's apparels.

Xtep International Holdings Ltd. designs, manufactures, and markets sportwear. The Company produces footwear, apparel, and accessories.

Sichuan Zhenjing Corporation Limited manufactures and distributes leather products. The Company produces and sells leather cases, leather car seats, decoration leather, and other products. Sichuan Zhenjing markets its products throughout China.

Biem.L.Fdlkk Garment Co., Ltd. is an apparel designer. The Company designs, markets, and distributes a variety of golf apparels. Biem.L.Fdlkk Garment serves customers throughout China.

Prada S.p.A. is an Italian fashion company that designs, manufactures, promotes and sells high-end leather goods, ready-to-wear and footwear through various brands.

Skechers U.S.A., Inc. designs and markets branded contemporary casual, active, rugged, and lifestyle footwear for men, women, and children.  The Company sells its products to department stores and specialty retailers.  Skechers also sells its products internationally through distributors and directly to consumers through its own retail stores.

Deckers Outdoor Corporation designs and markets footwear and accessories.  The Company offers footwear for men, women and children. Deckers sells its products including accessories such as handbags, headwear, and outerwear, through domestic retailers and international distributors and directly to end-user consumers, through call centers, retail concept stores and retail outlet stores.

SRF Limited is a multi-business Indian multinational engaging in the manufacture of chemical based industrial intermediates. The Company has a business portfolio that encompasses technical textiles, chemicals, packaging films and engineering plastics.

Ralph Lauren Corporation designs, markets, and distributes men's, women's and children's apparel, accessories, fragrances, and home furnishings. The Company's products are sold under a wide range of brands. Ralph Lauren's operations include wholesale, retail, and licensing.

lululemon athletica Inc. designs and retails athletic clothing.  The Company produces fitness pants, shorts, tops and jackets for yoga, dance, running, and general fitness. lululemon serves customers throughout the world.

Crocs, Inc. designs and manufactures shoes.  The Company produces soft, lightweight, non-marking, slip- and odor-resistant shoes made of closed-cell resin material.  Crocs manufactures men's, women's, and children's shoes and markets them to retail chains.

Titan Co. Ltd. manufactures and retails jewelry and watches. The Company also produces perfume for men and women.

Tapestry, Inc. designs and markets clothes and accessories. The Company offers handbags, leather goods, footwear, fragrance, jewelry, outer wear, ready-to-wear, scarves, sunwear, travel accessories, and watches. Tapestry serves customers in the United States.

ASICS CORPORATION manufactures general sporting goods and equipment.  The Company's products, such as athletic shoes and sportswear, are distributed in the United States, Europe, Australia, and Asia.

ANTA Sports Products Limited designs, develops, manufactures, and markets sportswear, including sports footwear and apparel for professionals and the general public.

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Anta Sports Products (2020 HK)

China Sportswear Sector – 5-1 sales beat but competition intensified

While fundamentals (sales, discounts and inventory) are trending good into 2H23E and setting up for a decent FY24E, we should still keep our eyes...

CMB International

Anta Sports (2020 HK) – A soft 1Q23 but guidance was maintained

Both Anta and FILA’s performance in 1Q23 were inline with mgt. guidance. While Mar-Apr 2023 retail sales growth accelerated, Anta did underperform...

CMB International

Anta Sports (2020 HK) – Fair guidance but decent inventory and margin

The sharp drop in inventory level for 2023 YTD is certainly a decent surprise, and we do think this is just the beginning of the turnaround.

CMB International

China Sportswear Sector – We expect prudent guidance but decent margins

While we expect a more conservative FY23E guidance by the brands, we do see decent upside surprises from GP margin improvements, helped by better...

CMB International

China Consumer Sector – Shenzhen Trip: sustained growth in Feb 2023

We visited a number of companies (catering, hotel and sportswear brands) and experts (catering & shopping mall operators) during our trip to...

CMB International

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