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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/mixue-group" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:40623:1" rel="noopener">Mixue Group (MIX HK)</a>, a world-leading freshly made drinks company, filed for an HKEx IPO to raise US$0.5-1.0 billion. </li>
<li>Mixue is China’s largest and the world’s second-largest freshly made drinks company, in terms of both the number of stores and cups sold in 9M23, according to CIC.</li>
<li>The investment case rests on a strong brand, leading market share, high revenue growth, robust cost control, stable profitability and cash generation. </li>
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Mixue Group (MIX HK), a world-leading freshly made drinks company, filed for an HKEx IPO to raise US$0.5-1.0 billion. 
Mixue is China’s largest and the world’s second-largest freshly made drinks company, in terms of both the number of stores and cups sold in 9M23, according to CIC.
The investment case rests on a strong brand, leading market share, high revenue growth, robust cost control, stable profitability and cash generation. 


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<ul><li>Starbucks Corp. is a roaster, marketer, and retailer of specialty coffee with operations in approximately 83 markets.</li><li>It has over 35,000 Company-operated and licensed stores.</li><li>It operates through three segments: North America, which includes the United States and Canada; International, which includes China, Japan, Asia Pacific, Europe, Middle East, Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean; and Channel Development.</li></ul>

Starbucks Corp. is a roaster, marketer, and retailer of specialty coffee with operations in approximately 83 markets.It has over 35,000 Company-operated and licensed stores.It operates through three segments: North America, which includes the United States and Canada; International, which includes China, Japan, Asia Pacific, Europe, Middle East, Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean; and Channel Development.

Technical Analysis on Starbucks Corp.  -  April 6, 2023

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<ul><li>Starbucks Corporation delivered a strong performance in the quarter and managed an all-around beat.</li><li>The company achieved double-digit comp in all company-operated markets, driven by a stronger-than-expected recovery and observed ongoing momentum in its licensed markets.</li><li>The primary drivers of revenue growth were comparable store sales, the year-over-year increase in net new company-operated stores, and the sustained momentum in the company's worldwide license to market.</li></ul>

Starbucks Corporation delivered a strong performance in the quarter and managed an all-around beat.The company achieved double-digit comp in all company-operated markets, driven by a stronger-than-expected recovery and observed ongoing momentum in its licensed markets.The primary drivers of revenue growth were comparable store sales, the year-over-year increase in net new company-operated stores, and the sustained momentum in the company's worldwide license to market.

Starbucks Corporation: Solid Customer Loyalty Through The Rewards Program & Other Drivers

Greater China Equity Long/Short Analyst

Eric Chen

Focus Media Information Technology Co, Ltd. / Equity Bottom-Up

Focus Media Information Technology Co, Ltd.

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<li>Urbanization and brand premiumization are Focus Media's two long term structural drivers which will keep broadening its audience and advertiser base.</li>
<li>1Q23 results end a 5-quarter streak of profit decline and  mark the start of new profit cycle. This will usher in a meaningful stock re-rating if history is a guide.  </li>
<li>We expect at least 30% upside by the end of 2023 by applying 25x P/E (still at large discount to last profit cycle) on RMB4.9 billion net profit for 2023. </li>
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Urbanization and brand premiumization are Focus Media's two long term structural drivers which will keep broadening its audience and advertiser base.
1Q23 results end a 5-quarter streak of profit decline and  mark the start of new profit cycle. This will usher in a meaningful stock re-rating if history is a guide.  
We expect at least 30% upside by the end of 2023 by applying 25x P/E (still at large discount to last profit cycle) on RMB4.9 billion net profit for 2023. 


Focus Media (002027 CH): Light at the End of Tunnel

<ul><li>Starbucks delivered a disappointing set of results as it failed to meet Wall Street expectations in terms of revenues as well as earnings.</li><li>The U.S. company-operated stores Starbucks have a decent revenue in the quarter, and so did North America overall.</li><li>In the quarter, it launched its first Starbucks reward named Reward Together partnership with Delta Airlines.</li></ul>

Starbucks delivered a disappointing set of results as it failed to meet Wall Street expectations in terms of revenues as well as earnings.The U.S. company-operated stores Starbucks have a decent revenue in the quarter, and so did North America overall.In the quarter, it launched its first Starbucks reward named Reward Together partnership with Delta Airlines.

Starbucks Corporation: Web3 Odyssey Program & Other Drivers

United States

Las Vegas Sands Corp. owns and operates casino resorts and convention centers. The Company operates in the United States, Macau and Singapore. Las Vegas Sand Corp's casinos offer a wide range of gaming activities and entertainment as well as overnight accommodations, while its expo centers host a wide range of entertainment shows, expositions, and other activities.

Yum! Brands, Inc, owns and franchises quick-service restaurants worldwide.  The Company develops, operates, franchises and licenses a worldwide system of restaurants which prepare, package and sell a menu of food items.

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. is a global cruise company operating a fleet of vessels in the cruise vacation industry. The Company operates through brands which primarily serve the contemporary, premium and deluxe segments of the cruise vacation industry, which also includes the budget and luxury segments.

Hyatt Hotels Corp. is a global hospitality company. The Company manages, franchises, owns, and develops branded hotels, resorts and residential and vacation ownership properties around the world.

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. owns and operates quick serve Mexican restaurants. The Company manages restaurants throughout the United States.

Marriott International Inc. is a worldwide operator and franchisor of hotels. The Company franchises lodging facilities and vacation timesharing resorts under various brand names. Marriott also provides services to home and condominium owner associations for projects associated with several of its brands.

Wingstop Inc. owns and operates restaurants. The Company specializes in cooked-to-order, hand-sauced, and tossed chicken wings. Wingstop serves customers worldwide.

Domino's Pizza, Inc. operates a network of Company-owned and franchise Domino's Pizza stores, located throughout the United States and in other countries.  The Company also operates regional dough manufacturing and distribution centers in the contiguous United States and outside the United States.

Carnival Corporation owns and operates cruise ships offering cruises to all major vacation destinations including North America, the United Kingdom, Germany, Southern  Europe, South America and Asia/Pacific. The Company, through a subsidiary also owns and operates hotels and lodges.  Dually-listed company with CCL LN.

Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. operates as a holding company. The Company, through its subsidiaries, provides hospitality services. Hilton Worldwide Holdings owns and manages hotels, resorts, and time share properties worldwide.

Sands China Ltd. develops, owns, and operates integrated resorts, retail malls, and casinos. The Company also manages convention and exhibition halls in Macau.

Galaxy Entertainment Group Limited, through its subsidiary, operates casino, hotel and other entertainment facilities in Macau. The company also manufactures sells and distributes construction materials.

Aristocrat Leisure Limited manufactures and sells gaming machines in Australia and internationally.  The Company also supplies gaming systems, software, table gaming equipment and other gaming related products and services to casinos, clubs and hotels.

China Tourism Group Duty Free Corporation Limited engages in sales of duty free goods and tax goods. The Company sells tobacco, wine and spirits, perfume, cosmetics, fashion and accessories, watches, jewelry, food, luggage products,and other products. China Tourism Group Duty Free also engages in investment and development of tourism destination commercial complexes.

China Tourism Group Duty Free Corp Ltd (601888 CH)

ORIENTAL LAND CO., LTD. operates Tokyo Disney Resort.  The Company also operates restaurants within the complex and sells Disney merchandise.

Sodexo SA designs, manages and delivers comprehensive on-site service solutions for its clients.  The Company offers food, construction management, reception, technical maintenance and housekeeping services; maintains scanners and laboratory equipment; and operates river and harbor cruises and correctional facilities.  Sodexo also designs employee benefit and incentive programs.

InterContinental Hotels Group PLC owns and operates a portfolio of hotel businesses. The Company manages hotel loyalty and priority club rewards programs. InterContinental Hotels Group serves customers worldwide.

Evolution AB operates as a gaming company. The Company develops, produces, markets and licenses fully integrated B2B live casino solutions to online casino operators. Evolution serves customers worldwide.

Flutter Entertainment Public Limited Company provides mobile and online gambling services.

Starbucks Corporation retails, roasts, and provides its own brand of specialty coffee. The Company operates retail locations worldwide and sells whole bean coffees through its sales group, direct response business, supermarkets, and on the World Wide Web. Starbucks also produces and sells bottled coffee drinks and a line of ice creams.

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MIXUE Group IPO: The Investment Case

The investment case rests on a strong brand, leading market share, high revenue growth, robust cost control, stable profitability and cash generation.

Arun George

Technical Analysis on Starbucks Corp. - April 6, 2023

Starbucks Corp. is a roaster, marketer, and retailer of specialty coffee with operations in approximately 83 markets. It has over 35,000 Company...

VRS (Valuation & Research Specialists)

Starbucks Corporation: Solid Customer Loyalty Through The Rewards Program & Other Drivers

Starbucks Corporation delivered a strong performance in the quarter and managed an all-around beat. The company achieved double-digit comp in all...

Baptista Research

Focus Media (002027 CH): Light at the End of Tunnel

1Q23 results of Focus Media mark the start of a new profit cycle which will result in at least 30% upside for the stock by end 2023.

Eric Chen

Starbucks Corporation: Web3 Odyssey Program & Other Drivers

Starbucks delivered a disappointing set of results as it failed to meet Wall Street expectations in terms of revenues as well as earnings. The...

Baptista Research

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