External broker reports(aggregated public sources), CMB International

CMB International

External broker reports(aggregated public sources)

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<ul><li>Impressive recovery vs Feb-Apr 2023, while both consumer and investors sentiment should be boosted, the post holidays purchasing power is still important.</li><li>We find the data points during this 5-1 golden week in 2023 slightly better than expectation and encouraging, esp. after the weakening consumption trend post CNY 2023.</li><li>We are highly delighted to see a surge in recovery rate of domestic tourism volume/ spending during this holiday to 119%/ 101%, which is far better than the 83%/ 51% in Qingming Festival and 89%/ 73% in CNY, according to Ministry of Culture and Tourism/文化和旅游部.</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.

Impressive recovery vs Feb-Apr 2023, while both consumer and investors sentiment should be boosted, the post holidays purchasing power is still important.We find the data points during this 5-1 golden week in 2023 slightly better than expectation and encouraging, esp. after the weakening consumption trend post CNY 2023.We are highly delighted to see a surge in recovery rate of domestic tourism volume/ spending during this holiday to 119%/ 101%, which is far better than the 83%/ 51% in Qingming Festival and 89%/ 73% in CNY, according to Ministry of Culture and Tourism/文化和旅游部.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 Consumer Sector – A Strong Comeback in 5-1 Golden Week

Equity Bottom-Up

<ul><li>1Q23 result was tremendous, and both sales recovery and margins are better than expected.</li><li>YUMC is still one of our sector top picks, as we think its margin and store expansion can continue to surprise the market.</li><li>Hence, we maintain BUY and raise TP to HK$ 595.15, based on 35x FY23E P/E (up from 33x).</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.

1Q23 result was tremendous, and both sales recovery and margins are better than expected.YUMC is still one of our sector top picks, as we think its margin and store expansion can continue to surprise the market.Hence, we maintain BUY and raise TP to HK$ 595.15, based on 35x FY23E P/E (up from 33x).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.

Yum China (9987 HK) – Confidence increases after upbeat 1Q23 result

Global Emerging Market Equities, Propitious Research

Wium Malan, CFA

Global Emerging Market Equities

Independent, Fundamental Quantitative Research

Propitious Research

Fully independent, fundamental and quantitative equity research, focused on companies in the Telecommunication, Media, Technology, Internet and Healthcare sectors in the Global Emerging Markets. Idea generation focused on Quality stocks, trading below their intrinsic Value, with sound Corporate Governance.

Quantitative Analysis

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<li>An overview (and output) of our machine learning-driven GEM screening model, which seeks to find the best medium-term long ideas within the top 100 stocks in the MSCI GEM Index.</li>
<li>The model is based on 1) a quantitative multifactor screening model, enhanced by two AI Technology-based approaches; 2) a Deep Neural Network model, and 3) a Recurrent Neural Network model.</li>
<li>Developed over roughly 4 years and implemented in its current state for over 3 years, the model has a solid real-world alpha-generating performance track record, discussed in detail below.</li>
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An overview (and output) of our machine learning-driven GEM screening model, which seeks to find the best medium-term long ideas within the top 100 stocks in the MSCI GEM Index.
The model is based on 1) a quantitative multifactor screening model, enhanced by two AI Technology-based approaches; 2) a Deep Neural Network model, and 3) a Recurrent Neural Network model.
Developed over roughly 4 years and implemented in its current state for over 3 years, the model has a solid real-world alpha-generating performance track record, discussed in detail below.


Pan-Asia Index Flows & Special Situations, Quiddity Advisors

Janaghan Jeyakumar, CFA

Pan-Asia Index Flows & Special Situations

Quiddity Advisors

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Event-Driven

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<li>In my previous insight in Mid-March 2023, we had a look at the potential index changes and the resultant capping flows for the HSCEI Index in June 2023.</li>
<li>Since then, our flow expectations have changed with changes in prices and/or float and total share counts.</li>
<li>Here are our latest flow expectations based on the current prices.</li>
</ul>


In my previous insight in Mid-March 2023, we had a look at the potential index changes and the resultant capping flows for the HSCEI Index in June 2023.
Since then, our flow expectations have changed with changes in prices and/or float and total share counts.
Here are our latest flow expectations based on the current prices.


Quiddity HSCEI Jun 23 Flow Expectations Update: Two Expected Changes, US$608mn One-Way Flow

Greater China Equity Long/Short Analyst

Eric Chen

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<li>We believe the recovery of China consumption is "not yet solid", but not faltering.</li>
<li>China catering sector's recovery stays on track, although Q2 has historically been a low season.</li>
<li>Long Xiabuxiabu and short Jiumaojiu to play the sector's recovery while hedging against potential macro weakness.</li>
</ul>


We believe the recovery of China consumption is "not yet solid", but not faltering.
China catering sector's recovery stays on track, although Q2 has historically been a low season.
Long Xiabuxiabu and short Jiumaojiu to play the sector's recovery while hedging against potential macro weakness.


China Catering Sector: Long Xiabuxiabu / Short Jiumaojiu

China

Yum China Holdings, Inc. operates chain restaurants. The Company offers pizza, entrees, pasta, rice dishes, appetizers, soups, vegetables, beverages, and desserts. Yum China Holding conducts its business worldwide.

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Yum China Holdings (9987 HK)

China Consumer Sector – A Strong Comeback in 5-1 Golden Week

Impressive recovery vs Feb-Apr 2023, while both consumer and investors sentiment should be boosted, the post holidays purchasing power is still...

CMB International

Yum China (9987 HK) – Confidence increases after upbeat 1Q23 result

YUMC is still one of our sector top picks, as we think its margin and store expansion can continue to surprise the market.

CMB International

Screening for GEMs: May 2023

This insight provides an overview of our, machine learning-driven, proprietary GEM screening model, based on a Multifactor model, a Deep Neural...

Wium Malan, CFA

Quiddity HSCEI Jun 23 Flow Expectations Update: Two Expected Changes, US$608mn One-Way Flow

There seem to be 5 inflow names (including the two expected ADDs) and 47 outflow names (including the two expected DELs). My latest estimate for...

Janaghan Jeyakumar, CFA

China Catering Sector: Long Xiabuxiabu / Short Jiumaojiu

The recovery of China catering sector remains on track. We recommend long Xiabuxiabu / short Jiumaojiu to play the recovery while hedging against...

Eric Chen

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