Overseas Chinese Equities, Aequitas Research

Ming Lu

Overseas Chinese Equities

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.

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<li>In 4Q23, we believe total revenue will grow by 20% YoY and MT will have the fourth profitable quarter.</li>
<li>We believe Douyin will not threaten MT in the long run according to other competitors’ failure.</li>
<li>We believe EPS will reach RMB0.35 in 4Q23 and RMB2.23 in 2023.</li>
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In 4Q23, we believe total revenue will grow by 20% YoY and MT will have the fourth profitable quarter.
We believe Douyin will not threaten MT in the long run according to other competitors’ failure.
We believe EPS will reach RMB0.35 in 4Q23 and RMB2.23 in 2023.


MT/ Meituan (3690 HK) Earnings Preview: Fourth Positive EPS, 99% Upside

Blue Lotus Non US Internet research, Blue Lotus Research Institute

Ying Pan

Blue Lotus Non US Internet research

China growth and global non-US Internet equities

Blue Lotus Research Institute

Blue Lotus Research is a Hong Kong Type 4 Licensed investment advisory firm focusing on Chinese growth equities and global non-US Internet equities

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<li>We expect Meituan’s C2Q24 rev. and non-IFRS NI to be 0.7% and 12.3% higher than cons, driven by resilient catering demand and eased competition.</li>
<li>We expect Meituan in-store OPM improve to 33%/35% in 2Q24/2H24 supported by increasing commission rate and cutting BD cost.</li>
<li>We maintain the stock as BUY rating and raise TP by HK$4 to HK$160/share to factor in the better profitability.</li>
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We expect Meituan’s C2Q24 rev. and non-IFRS NI to be 0.7% and 12.3% higher than cons, driven by resilient catering demand and eased competition.
We expect Meituan in-store OPM improve to 33%/35% in 2Q24/2H24 supported by increasing commission rate and cutting BD cost.
We maintain the stock as BUY rating and raise TP by HK$4 to HK$160/share to factor in the better profitability.


[Meituan (3690 HK, BUY, TP HK$160) TP Change]: Resilient Catering & Eased Competition Support Growth

Senior Credit Analyst, Lucror Analytics

Leonard Law, CFA

Senior Credit Analyst

High Yield Experts

Lucror Analytics

Lucror Analytics is a leading credit and ESG research specialist and a provider of technology solutions for differentiated fixed income strategies. Our roots are in bottom-up fundamental credit analysis with a specialization in high yield corporate credits from Europe, Asia and Latin America. We are one of few research specialists integrating ESG considerations with fundamental credit research through a dedicated ESG platform. Our ESG assessment covers five key criteria: Disclosure, E,S, & G Pillars, Controversies, ESG Impact on Credit and ESG Momentum.

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Lucror Analytics Morning Views comprise our fundamental credit analysis, opinions and trade recommendations on high yield issuers in the region, based on key company-specific developments in the past 24 hours. Our Morning Views include a section with a brief market commentary, key market indicators and a macroeconomic and corporate event calendar.<ul><li><a href='#lucror-entity-26970'>Meituan</a></li></ul>

Lucror Analytics Morning Views comprise our fundamental credit analysis, opinions and trade recommendations on high yield issuers in the region, based on key company-specific developments in the past 24 hours. Our Morning Views include a section with a brief market commentary, key market indicators and a macroeconomic and corporate event calendar.Meituan

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<li>Meituan reported C1Q24 revenue 6.0%/6.2% higher our estimate/consensus, and adjusted net income 19%/29% higher than our estimate/consensus. The stock fell on lower takeout order and in-store revenue guidance for C2Q24;</li>
<li>The stock has two uncertainties:(1)Strategic moves by Douyin and Eleme,(2)success of overseas expansion. There are no easy answers to these two questions but we believe the corner has been turned</li>
<li>We maintain the stock as BUY rating and raise TP to HK$156/share to factor in the improvement in profitability.</li>
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Meituan reported C1Q24 revenue 6.0%/6.2% higher our estimate/consensus, and adjusted net income 19%/29% higher than our estimate/consensus. The stock fell on lower takeout order and in-store revenue guidance for C2Q24;
The stock has two uncertainties:(1)Strategic moves by Douyin and Eleme,(2)success of overseas expansion. There are no easy answers to these two questions but we believe the corner has been turned
We maintain the stock as BUY rating and raise TP to HK$156/share to factor in the improvement in profitability.


[Meituan (3690 HK, BUY, TP HK$156) TP Change]: Counting on Execution to Navigate the Uncertainties

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>Meituan reported (6 Jun) its 1Q24 results: revenue was RMB73.3bn, up 25% YoY, 4/6% higher than our estimate/Bloomberg consensus estimate.</li><li>Adjusted net profit during 1Q24 reached RMB7.5bn, better than our estimate/consensus at RMB5.5bn/5.8bn, due to both better-than-expected operating profit (OP) generated from core local commerce (CLC) business, aided by better-thanexpected order volume growth of on-demand delivery business, and narrowerthan-expected loss generated from new business, in particular the narrowerthan-expected loss generated from Meituan Select.</li><li>We are more positive on Meituan’s 2024E net profit growth prospects, given its likely better unit economics (UE) outlook for on-demand delivery business with the optimization of subsidies and increase in monetization from advertising business, as well as potentially greater loss reduction from Meituan Select. </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.

Meituan reported (6 Jun) its 1Q24 results: revenue was RMB73.3bn, up 25% YoY, 4/6% higher than our estimate/Bloomberg consensus estimate.Adjusted net profit during 1Q24 reached RMB7.5bn, better than our estimate/consensus at RMB5.5bn/5.8bn, due to both better-than-expected operating profit (OP) generated from core local commerce (CLC) business, aided by better-thanexpected order volume growth of on-demand delivery business, and narrowerthan-expected loss generated from new business, in particular the narrowerthan-expected loss generated from Meituan Select.We are more positive on Meituan’s 2024E net profit growth prospects, given its likely better unit economics (UE) outlook for on-demand delivery business with the optimization of subsidies and increase in monetization from advertising business, as well as potentially greater loss reduction from Meituan Select. 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.

Meituan (3690 HK) - 1Q Results Pointed to a Better Full-Year Earnings Growth Outlook

China

Meituan operates as a web based shopping platform for locally found consumer products and retail services. The Company offers deals of the day by selling vouchers on local services and entertainment, dining, delivery, and other services. Meituan provides its services throughout China.

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MT/ Meituan (3690 HK) Earnings Preview: Fourth Positive EPS, 99% Upside

In 4Q23, we believe total revenue will grow by 20% YoY and MT will book the fourth profitable quarter. We believe Douyin will not threat MT in the...

Ming Lu

[Meituan (3690 HK, BUY, TP HK$160) TP Change]: Resilient Catering & Eased Competition Support Growth

Meituan's strong performance in Q2 2024 driven by resilient catering demand and improved profitability, stock maintained as BUY with raised target...

Blue Lotus Research Institute

Morning Views Asia: Meituan

Lucror Analytics Morning Views comprise our fundamental credit analysis, opinions and trade recommendations on high yield issuers in the region,...

Lucror Analytics

[Meituan (3690 HK, BUY, TP HK$156) TP Change]: Counting on Execution to Navigate the Uncertainties

Meituan beats revenue and net income estimates in Q1 but stock falls on lower guidance for Q2. Uncertainties remain with competition and overseas...

Blue Lotus Research Institute

Meituan (3690 HK) - 1Q Results Pointed to a Better Full-Year Earnings Growth Outlook

Meituan reported (6 Jun) its 1Q24 results: revenue was RMB73.3bn, up 25% YoY, 4/6% higher than our estimate/Bloomberg consensus estimate.

CMB International

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MT/ Meituan (3690 HK) Earnings Preview: Fourth Positive EPS, 99% Upside

In 4Q23, we believe total revenue will grow by 20% YoY and MT will book the fourth profitable quarter. We believe Douyin will not threat MT in the...

Ming Lu

[Meituan (3690 HK, BUY, TP HK$160) TP Change]: Resilient Catering & Eased Competition Support Growth

​Meituan's strong performance in Q2 2024 driven by resilient catering demand and improved profitability, stock maintained as BUY with raised target...

Blue Lotus Research Institute

Morning Views Asia: Meituan

Lucror Analytics Morning Views comprise our fundamental credit analysis, opinions and trade recommendations on high yield issuers in the region,...

Lucror Analytics

[Meituan (3690 HK, BUY, TP HK$156) TP Change]: Counting on Execution to Navigate the Uncertainties

​Meituan beats revenue and net income estimates in Q1 but stock falls on lower guidance for Q2. Uncertainties remain with competition and overseas...

Blue Lotus Research Institute

Meituan (3690 HK) - 1Q Results Pointed to a Better Full-Year Earnings Growth Outlook

Meituan reported (6 Jun) its 1Q24 results: revenue was RMB73.3bn, up 25% YoY, 4/6% higher than our estimate/Bloomberg consensus estimate.

CMB International

Meituan's strong performance in Q2 2024 driven by resilient catering demand and improved profitability, stock maintained as BUY with raised target...

Meituan beats revenue and net income estimates in Q1 but stock falls on lower guidance for Q2. Uncertainties remain with competition and overseas...