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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.

Equity Bottom-Up

<ul><li>NetEase announced 1Q24 results on 23 May: total revenue was up by 7% YoY to RMB26.9bn, in line with our/consensus estimate; non-GAAP net income grew by 12% YoY to RMB8.5bn, 2% ahead of consensus estimate thanks to the better-than-expected performance of games and music business GPM.</li><li>We are positive on its game revenue growth reacceleration in 2H24E supported by the quality game pipeline, despite that certain games adjustment and competition may cause short-term volatility.</li><li>We raise FY24-26E non-GAAP net income forecast by 2-5% to reflect the better-than-expected GPM expansion.</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.

NetEase announced 1Q24 results on 23 May: total revenue was up by 7% YoY to RMB26.9bn, in line with our/consensus estimate; non-GAAP net income grew by 12% YoY to RMB8.5bn, 2% ahead of consensus estimate thanks to the better-than-expected performance of games and music business GPM.We are positive on its game revenue growth reacceleration in 2H24E supported by the quality game pipeline, despite that certain games adjustment and competition may cause short-term volatility.We raise FY24-26E non-GAAP net income forecast by 2-5% to reflect the better-than-expected GPM expansion.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.

NetEase (NTES US) - Inline 1Q24 Results; Upbeat on Game Revenue Growth Reacceleration in 2H24E

<ul><li>NetEase on 10 Apr announced the renewal of publishing agreement with Blizzard Entertainment to bring Blizzard game titles back to China.</li><li>Popular titles such as World of Warcraft, Hearthstone, and Diablo will return to the Chinese market sequentially starting in summer 2024.</li><li>NetEase also reached an agreement with Microsoft to bring NetEase titles to Xbox and other platforms.</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.

NetEase on 10 Apr announced the renewal of publishing agreement with Blizzard Entertainment to bring Blizzard game titles back to China.Popular titles such as World of Warcraft, Hearthstone, and Diablo will return to the Chinese market sequentially starting in summer 2024.NetEase also reached an agreement with Microsoft to bring NetEase titles to Xbox and other platforms.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.

Netease (NTES US) - Renewed Agreement with Blizzard

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

<ul><li>Year to date, the internet sector has pulled back after rapid rallies buoyed by improved sentiment and short-term fund inflows, in line with our previous expectation.</li><li>From a full-year perspective, given the rate cut cycle has not yet started and liquidity remains tight, we suggest focusing on: 1) companies capable of boosting shareholder returns or maintaining decent returns, supported by solid fundamentals (strong competitive advantages, steady growth in core business, and stable profitability) and committed to enhancing shareholder returns (also depends on management's willingness), such as Alibaba, Tencent, and NetEase;</li><li>2) companies whose new businesses have significant market potential and are poised to bring considerable capital gains in the long run, particularly from overseas expansion and AI-related initiatives, such as Pinduoduo, Tencent, Alibaba, and Trip.com</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.

Year to date, the internet sector has pulled back after rapid rallies buoyed by improved sentiment and short-term fund inflows, in line with our previous expectation.From a full-year perspective, given the rate cut cycle has not yet started and liquidity remains tight, we suggest focusing on: 1) companies capable of boosting shareholder returns or maintaining decent returns, supported by solid fundamentals (strong competitive advantages, steady growth in core business, and stable profitability) and committed to enhancing shareholder returns (also depends on management's willingness), such as Alibaba, Tencent, and NetEase;2) companies whose new businesses have significant market potential and are poised to bring considerable capital gains in the long run, particularly from overseas expansion and AI-related initiatives, such as Pinduoduo, Tencent, Alibaba, and Trip.comContent 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.

Internet - 1Q24 recap & our three stock-picking ideas

<ul><li>NetEase reported 4Q23 financial results on 29 Feb: total revenue grew by 7% YoY to RMB27.1bn, below our/consensus estimate of RMB28.8/28.2bn.</li><li>NonGAAP net income was up by 53% YoY to RMB7.4bn, but 7% shy of consensus estimate, mainly due to the higher-than-expected marketing expenses (+24% YoY).</li><li>Full-year total revenue/non-GAAP net income grew by 7%/43% YoY in FY23 respectively. </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.

NetEase reported 4Q23 financial results on 29 Feb: total revenue grew by 7% YoY to RMB27.1bn, below our/consensus estimate of RMB28.8/28.2bn.NonGAAP net income was up by 53% YoY to RMB7.4bn, but 7% shy of consensus estimate, mainly due to the higher-than-expected marketing expenses (+24% YoY).Full-year total revenue/non-GAAP net income grew by 7%/43% YoY in FY23 respectively. 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.

Netease (NTES US) - Solid Pipeline to Fuel FY24 Revenue Growth

<ul><li>NetEase announced 3Q23 financial results on 16 Nov: total revenue increased by 12% YoY to RMB27.3bn, largely in line with our/consensus estimate of RMB28.2/27.3bn; operating income grew by 59% YoY to RMB7.6bn, beating our/consensus estimate by 9/4%, mainly due to enhanced games GPM (+4.0ppt YoY) on optimized channel costs and favourable revenue mix shift.</li><li>Looking ahead, we expect total revenue growth to further accelerate in 4Q23, underpinned by the strong performance of new game titles.</li><li>NetEase’s quality game pipeline, with several highly-anticipated titles to be launched by 2Q24E, will also support its healthy revenue growth in 2024E, in our view. </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.

NetEase announced 3Q23 financial results on 16 Nov: total revenue increased by 12% YoY to RMB27.3bn, largely in line with our/consensus estimate of RMB28.2/27.3bn; operating income grew by 59% YoY to RMB7.6bn, beating our/consensus estimate by 9/4%, mainly due to enhanced games GPM (+4.0ppt YoY) on optimized channel costs and favourable revenue mix shift.Looking ahead, we expect total revenue growth to further accelerate in 4Q23, underpinned by the strong performance of new game titles.NetEase’s quality game pipeline, with several highly-anticipated titles to be launched by 2Q24E, will also support its healthy revenue growth in 2024E, in our view. 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.

NetEase (NTES US) – Games Revenue Growth Accelerated with Solid Margin Expansion

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NetEase, Inc. is an Internet technology company that develops applications, services and other Internet technologies in China. The Company's core businesses consist of email service, web portal and online entertainment, including online gaming services. NetEase also offers online advertising, search, mobile applications and e-commerce.

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NetEase (NTES US) - Inline 1Q24 Results; Upbeat on Game Revenue Growth Reacceleration in 2H24E

NetEase announced 1Q24 results on 23 May: total revenue was up by 7% YoY to RMB26.9bn, in line with our/consensus estimate; non-GAAP net income...

CMB International

Netease (NTES US) - Renewed Agreement with Blizzard

NetEase on 10 Apr announced the renewal of publishing agreement with Blizzard Entertainment to bring Blizzard game titles back to China.

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Internet - 1Q24 recap & our three stock-picking ideas

Year to date, the internet sector has pulled back after rapid rallies buoyed by improved sentiment and short-term fund inflows, in line with our...

CMB International

Netease (NTES US) - Solid Pipeline to Fuel FY24 Revenue Growth

NetEase reported 4Q23 financial results on 29 Feb: total revenue grew by 7% YoY to RMB27.1bn, below our/consensus estimate of RMB28.8/28.2bn.

CMB International

NetEase (NTES US) – Games Revenue Growth Accelerated with Solid Margin Expansion

NetEase’s quality game pipeline, with several highly-anticipated titles to be launched by 2Q24E, will also support its healthy revenue growth in...

CMB International

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