Core Insights - The report highlights that policy uncertainty has emerged as the primary financial stability risk according to the Federal Reserve [4] - China's core CPI has expanded for six consecutive months, while PPI has seen its first month-on-month increase of the year [4] - In October, China's exports decreased by 0.8% year-on-year, while imports increased by 1.4% when measured in RMB [4] - The current account surplus for China in Q3 was reported at 1.3948 trillion yuan [4] - The Ministry of Finance is committed to continuing actions aimed at boosting consumption [4] - The People's Bank of China has increased its gold reserves for the 12th consecutive month [4] Economic Data - The Baltic Dry Index closed at 2104.00, reflecting a 1.99% increase [5] - The CME Bitcoin futures price rose by 2.91% to 104,160.00 [5] - ICE Brent crude oil closed at 63.70, up by 0.50% [5] - The London gold spot price was reported at 4000.29, an increase of 0.59% [5] - The US dollar index decreased by 0.15% to 99.55 [5] - The Hang Seng Index closed at 26,241.83, down by 0.92% [5] - The Shanghai Composite Index closed at 3997.56, reflecting a decrease of 0.25% [5]

Investment Rating - The report suggests a cautious subscription for the company [2]. Core Insights - The company is engaged in innovative drug research and development, manufacturing, and sales, with a focus on a unique EGFR×HER3 bispecific antibody ADC that is currently in Phase III clinical development [2]. - The company has established a robust ADC drug development platform, successfully advancing 10 candidate drugs into clinical stages and conducting approximately 70 clinical studies [2][3]. - The global ADC market is projected to grow significantly, reaching USD 13.5 billion in 2024 and USD 150.2 billion by 2033, with notable growth expected in both the Chinese and U.S. markets [3]. - The company's revenue is expected to show substantial growth, with a forecasted increase from HKD 701.8 million in 2022 to HKD 5.8 billion in 2024, representing a year-on-year growth of 1,033% [3]. - The company reported a loss of HKD 289.1 million in 2022, which increased to HKD 769.0 million in 2023, but is projected to turn profitable in 2024 with earnings of HKD 3.98 billion [3]. Summary by Sections IPO Details - The company plans to raise HKD 3.017 billion through its IPO, with a share price range of HKD 347.5 to HKD 389 [1]. - The total number of shares available for subscription is 8.63 million, with 90% allocated for international placement and 10% for public offering [1]. Financial Performance - The company’s revenue is projected to grow significantly from HKD 701.8 million in 2022 to HKD 5.8 billion in 2024, with a 40% year-on-year increase in the first half of 2025 [3]. - The company is expected to turn profitable in 2024 after reporting losses in previous years [3].

Investment Rating - The report suggests a cautious subscription for Zhongwei Co., Ltd. (2579.HK) [1] Core Insights - The company is a leader in the global market for nickel and cobalt pCAM used in lithium-ion batteries, with market shares of 20.3% and 28.0% respectively in 2024 [2] - The demand for the company's products is driven by applications in electric vehicles, energy storage systems, and consumer electronics, which have significant commercial potential [2] - The global nickel pCAM shipment is expected to grow to 3,103.7 thousand tons by 2030, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 21.6% from 2024 to 2030 [3] - The company's revenue for 2022, 2023, and 2024 is projected to be RMB 30,343.7 million, RMB 34,273.2 million, and RMB 40,222.9 million respectively, with net profits of RMB 1,539.4 million, RMB 2,100.5 million, and RMB 1,787.8 million [3] Summary by Sections IPO Details - The IPO price range is set at HKD 34 to HKD 37.8, with a total fundraising amount of HKD 3.6279 billion [1] - The total number of shares available for subscription is 10,422.54 million, with 90% allocated for international placement and 10% for public offering [1] Market Position - The company has maintained its position as the top supplier of nickel and cobalt pCAM for five consecutive years since 2020 [2] - The current IPO pricing reflects a significant discount compared to the A-share closing price, providing a safety margin for investors [4] - The estimated PE ratio for 2024 is approximately 23 times, indicating a moderate position within the industry [4] Industry Outlook - The industry for new energy batteries is in a growth phase, with substantial long-term growth potential [4] - The demand for cobalt pCAM is expected to accelerate, with shipments projected to reach 209.8 thousand tons by 2030, reflecting a CAGR of 12.7% from 2024 to 2030 [3]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Hold" rating for the company with a target price of HKD 1.15 per share, indicating a potential upside of 17.3% from the current price of HKD 0.98 [6][17]. Core Insights - The company has experienced significant operational pressure in recent years, but it has managed to reduce losses substantially in the first half of 2025, with a net loss of HKD 0.84 billion compared to HKD 2.72 billion in the same period last year. This improvement is attributed to lower raw material costs and reduced asset impairment losses [8][6]. - The company has initiated an internal partnership system aimed at stabilizing and expanding its store network, with plans to add 60 partnership stores by the end of 2026. Currently, there are 763 stores under the main brand, with a slight increase in the number of stores compared to the end of 2024 [4][11]. - The "Couch" brand is under significant pressure, currently in a phase of store closures, with a total of 174 stores as of the first half of 2025. The brand's same-store sales have declined by 14.0% [5][12]. Summary by Sections Financial Performance - For the first half of 2025, the company reported total revenue of HKD 19.42 billion, a year-on-year decrease of 18.88%. The main brand contributed HKD 11.35 billion, down 13.5%, while the "Couch" brand generated HKD 7.45 billion, down 25.8% [8][6]. - The company expects net profits for 2025 to be -HKD 2.42 billion, improving to -HKD 0.21 billion in 2026, and turning positive with HKD 0.11 billion in 2027 [6][17]. Store Network and Strategy - As of the first half of 2025, the company operates 763 stores, with a breakdown of 42.6% in first-tier cities, 41.0% in second-tier cities, and 16.0% in lower-tier cities. The store count has stabilized, with a net increase of 3 stores compared to the end of 2024 [4][10]. - The company has implemented a "dual-point" model for the "Couch" brand, which has shown promising results, with a 49% increase in performance compared to traditional stores [12][5]. Cost Management - The company has seen a reduction in raw material costs by 22.5% to HKD 6.41 billion, contributing to an improved cost-to-revenue ratio of 33.02% [8][6]. - Employee costs have decreased by 18.1% to HKD 6.67 billion, with a reduction in workforce from 24,606 to 17,930 employees [8][6].

Core Insights - The report highlights the ongoing economic challenges in the U.S., with the ISM Manufacturing PMI contracting for eight consecutive months, indicating a slowdown in manufacturing activity [4] - China's manufacturing sector also showed signs of weakness, with the RatingDog Manufacturing PMI dropping to 50.6 in October, below expectations [4] - The Chinese robotics industry experienced significant growth, with a year-on-year revenue increase of 29.5% in the first three quarters [4] Economic Data - The Baltic Dry Index closed at 1966.00, down 0.86%, while the Nasdaq Index rose by 0.46% to 23834.72 [5] - The CME Bitcoin futures price decreased by 2.63% to 107420.00, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell by 0.48% to 47336.68 [5] - Crude oil prices (ICE Brent) slightly increased by 0.11% to 64.84, while the gold price (London Spot) decreased by 0.04% to 4001.07 [5] - The U.S. dollar index rose by 0.15% to 99.88, indicating a strengthening dollar against other currencies [5] Market Performance - The Hang Seng Index increased by 0.97% to 26158.36, and the Hang Seng China Enterprises Index rose by 0.98% to 9258.73 [5] - The Shanghai Composite Index closed at 3976.52, up 0.55%, while the Shenzhen Composite Index rose by 0.44% to 2520.62 [5] - The ChiNext Index increased by 0.29% to 3196.87, reflecting positive sentiment in the Chinese stock market [5]

Investment Rating - The report suggests a cautious subscription for the company’s IPO [1][4]. Core Insights - The company focuses on developing, manufacturing, and selling health products, particularly baby diapers, baby pull-ups, sanitary napkins, and wet wipes, in rapidly growing emerging markets such as Africa, Latin America, and Central Asia [2]. - According to Frost & Sullivan, the company ranks first in the African baby diaper market and sanitary napkin market with market shares of 20.3% and 15.6%, respectively, based on 2024 sales volume [2]. - The company has a strong presence in the African market and is a significant player in emerging markets, benefiting from over 15 years of multinational operational strategy [2]. Market Growth Potential - The market for baby diapers, baby pull-ups, and sanitary napkins in emerging markets is steadily growing. In Africa, the market size is projected to increase from USD 2.9 billion in 2020 to USD 3.8 billion in 2024, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.8% [3]. - The Latin American market is expected to grow from USD 6.9 billion in 2020 to USD 7.7 billion in 2024, with a CAGR of 2.7% [3]. - In Central Asia, the market size is anticipated to rise from USD 0.4 billion in 2020 to USD 0.5 billion in 2024, with a CAGR of 4.5% [3]. Financial Performance - The company reported revenues of USD 411.4 million, USD 454.4 million, and USD 161.3 million for the years ending in 2023, 2024, and the four months ending April 30, 2025, respectively, reflecting year-on-year growth rates of 28.6%, 10.5%, and 15.5% [3]. - Net profits for the same periods were USD 64.7 million, USD 95.1 million, and USD 31.1 million, with year-on-year growth rates of 251.7%, 47.0%, and 12.5% [3]. Valuation - The IPO price range corresponds to a 2024 price-to-earnings (PE) ratio of approximately 19.8 to 21.5 times, indicating a potentially high valuation [4].

Core Insights - The report highlights that the U.S. government debt burden is projected to reach 143.4% by 2030 according to the IMF [4] - A significant collaboration has been established between the U.S. Department of Energy and AMD, involving a $1 billion investment to develop two supercomputers [4] - The report notes a record high in global maritime crude oil volumes, indicating an increased risk of supply surplus [4] Economic Data - The report presents various economic indicators, including the performance of major stock indices such as the Nasdaq and Dow Jones, with the Nasdaq index closing at 23,637.46, up 1.86% [5] - The Baltic Dry Index decreased by 3.21% to 1,991.00, reflecting a downturn in shipping rates [5] - The report also mentions the performance of the Hang Seng Index, which closed at 26,433.70, up 1.05% [5] Industry Developments - Tesla's chairman indicated that if a $1 trillion compensation plan is rejected, Elon Musk may leave the company, highlighting potential leadership changes [4] - Qualcomm has launched new AI chips to compete with Nvidia, indicating a competitive shift in the semiconductor industry [4] - Amazon plans to lay off 30,000 employees, reflecting ongoing restructuring efforts within the company [4]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating - No relevant information provided 2. Core Views of the Report - Last week, the issuance volume in the primary market of Chinese offshore bonds slightly declined, with 12 new bonds issued, totaling approximately $2.79 billion. The secondary market showed a slight increase. The yields of most US Treasuries moved slightly upwards. The Chinese US dollar bond index and return index both rose on a weekly basis [1][5]. - Various macro - events occurred globally, including changes in economic data in the US, Europe, Asia, and policy adjustments in different countries. In China, there were changes in GDP growth, real - estate market, and bond financing in the real - estate industry [6]. 3. Summary by Directory 3.1 Primary Market - The issuance volume of Chinese offshore bonds in the primary market slightly declined last week. Twelve new bonds were issued, with a total scale of about $2.79 billion. The largest issuance was a $700 million bond by China Three Gorges Corporation, and the bond with the highest coupon rate was a 175 million RMB bond issued by Weifang Ocean Investment Group Co., Ltd. with a coupon rate of 6.9% [7][10]. 3.2 Secondary Market 3.2.1 Chinese US Dollar Bond Index Performance - The Chinese US dollar bond index (Bloomberg Barclays) rose 0.14% on a weekly basis, and the emerging - market US dollar bond index rose 0.45%. The investment - grade index closed at 202.7346, up 0.15% week - on - week, and the high - yield index closed at 164.2079, up 0.06% week - on - week. The Chinese US dollar bond return index (Markit iBoxx) rose 0.16% on a weekly basis [5][11][15]. 3.2.2 Chinese US Dollar Bond Industry Performance - In terms of industries, the consumer staples and materials sectors led the gains, while the real - estate and healthcare sectors led the losses. The yield of the consumer staples sector decreased by 86.6bps, and that of the materials sector decreased by 64.1bps. The yield of the real - estate sector increased by 2.2Mbps, and that of the healthcare sector increased by 12.7bps [21]. 3.2.3 Chinese US Dollar Bond Different Rating Performance - According to Bloomberg composite ratings, investment - grade names all rose, with the weekly yield of A - rated names decreasing by 0.6bps and that of BBB - rated names decreasing by 16.1bps. High - yield names mostly fell, with the yield of BB - rated names decreasing by 0.1bps, the yield of DD+ to NR - rated names increasing by about 558.2bps, and the yield of unrated names increasing by 325.1bps [23]. 3.2.4 Last Week's Bond Market Hot Events - Zhenro Properties Holdings failed to pay the interest of about 12.65 million yuan on "H Zhenro 3 You". CIFI Holdings Group is expected to default on the principal and interest of CIFIHG 5.95 10/20/25 [26][27]. 3.2.5 Last Week's Subject Rating Adjustments - Ratings of some companies were adjusted, including Hangzhou Jintou, CRRC Zhuzhou, Orient Securities, Prudential, Jinjiang International, Vanke, New Oriental, China Tourism Group, and Longfor Group. Reasons for adjustments varied from policy functions, financial conditions, business operations, to market competition [29][31]. 3.3 US Treasury Quotes - The report provides quotes of 30 US Treasuries with maturities over 6 months, sorted by yield to maturity from high to low, including information such as code, maturity date, current price, yield to maturity, and coupon [32]. 3.4 Macro Data Tracking - As of October 24, the yields of US Treasuries were as follows: 1 - year (T1) was 3.583%, up 3.02bps from last week; 2 - year (T2) was 3.4799%, up 2.26bps; 5 - year (T5) was 3.6053%, up 1.37bps; 10 - year (T10) was 4.0007%, down 0.81bps [36]. 3.5 Macro News - The total US national debt exceeded $38 trillion for the first time. The US September CPI was lower than market expectations. The US October manufacturing PMI and services PMI were both better than expected. The Fed plans to relax the capital requirement proposal for large - scale banks. The US and Australia signed a critical minerals agreement. The US September existing - home sales reached the highest level in seven months. The Bank of Korea maintained the benchmark interest rate at 2.5%. The Central Bank of Turkey cut the benchmark interest rate by 100 basis points. Japan plans to launch a new round of economic measures. Japan's September exports increased by 4.2% year - on - year. The UK September CPI was lower than market expectations. Indonesia plans to issue sovereign bonds denominated in offshore RMB. FTSE Russell updated the inclusion criteria of the FTSE China On - shore RMB Bond Index. China's GDP in the first three quarters increased by 5.2% year - on - year. In September, the decline in new - home prices in first - and second - tier cities widened. The bond financing in the real - estate industry in September was 56.1 billion yuan, a year - on - year increase of 31% [35][36][38]

Investment Rating - The report assigns a "Buy" rating to China Resources Gas (1193.HK) with a target price of HKD 26.6 per share, indicating a potential upside of 24% from the current price of HKD 21.5 [1][6]. Core Insights - The report highlights an expected improvement in natural gas demand due to early heating season in northern China, driven by a significant drop in temperatures [2][9]. - It anticipates a low single-digit growth in gas sales volume for 2025, with a continuous recovery in gas sales margin [3][10]. - The company is strategically investing in the hydrogen energy sector and exploring green fuel business opportunities amid a broader shift towards low-carbon energy [4][11]. - The report indicates that the company's dividend payout will not decrease in 2025, with a 20% increase in interim dividends and ongoing share buybacks to boost shareholder confidence [5][12]. Summary by Sections Market Conditions - Northern China has experienced a "rapid freeze" drop in temperatures, leading to early heating in regions like Taiyuan and Inner Mongolia. Predictions suggest fluctuating winter temperatures influenced by El Niño and La Niña phenomena, which may lead to increased natural gas consumption during the heating season [2][9]. Sales and Margins - In the first half of 2025, the company's retail natural gas volume was 20.76 billion cubic meters, a slight decline of 0.69% year-on-year. However, the gas sales margin improved to HKD 0.55 per cubic meter, with expectations for a low single-digit growth in sales volume for the full year [3][10]. Strategic Initiatives - The company is focusing on developing a hydrogen energy supply chain and advancing green fuel injection services, as well as conducting research on ammonia fuel technology to create new growth points in green energy [4][11]. Financial Outlook - The company plans to maintain its total dividend payout for 2025, with a 20% increase in interim dividends. The share buyback program is expected to enhance market confidence in the coming months [5][12]. Valuation Metrics - The report updates the earnings forecast and sets a target price of HKD 26.6 per share, corresponding to a price-to-earnings ratio of 16 times for 2025 and 14.6 times for 2026, indicating a favorable valuation compared to peers [6][13].

Core Insights - The report highlights the recent economic data indicating a slight increase in US existing home sales to an annualized rate of 4.06 million units, marking the highest level in seven months [4] - It also notes that Japan's largest labor union is pushing for a minimum 5% wage increase next year, reflecting ongoing inflationary pressures [4] - The report mentions that South Korea's central bank has maintained its benchmark interest rate at 2.5% for the third consecutive time, indicating a cautious approach to monetary policy [4] Economic Data Summary - The Baltic Dry Index closed at 2092.00, down 0.10% [5] - The Nasdaq Index rose by 0.89% to close at 22941.80, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average increased by 0.31% to 46734.61 [5] - The ICE Brent crude oil price increased by 5.38% to $65.96, and the CME Bitcoin futures rose by 1.67% to $109750.00 [5] - The US dollar index was slightly up by 0.03% to 98.93, while the London gold spot price increased by 0.70% to $4126.49 [5] - The Hang Seng Index closed at 25967.98, up 0.72%, and the Shanghai Composite Index rose by 0.22% to 3922.41 [5]