Core Viewpoint - Haier Smart Home (06690) announced a share buyback plan, indicating confidence in its stock value and future prospects [1] Group 1: Buyback Details - The company will repurchase 100,000 A-shares at a total cost of RMB 2.5714 million [1] - The buyback price per share is set between RMB 25.68 and RMB 25.77 [1]

Group 1 - The company Haier Smart Home (06690.HK) announced a share buyback on January 15, spending 2.571 million yuan to repurchase 100,000 A-shares [1]

FF305 翌日披露報表 (股份發行人 ── 已發行股份或庫存股份變動、股份購回及/或在場内出售庫存股份) 表格類別： 股票 狀態： 新提交 公司名稱： 海爾智家股份有限公司 呈交日期： 2026年1月16日 FF305 確認 根據《主板上市規則》第13.25C條 / 《GEM上市規則》第17.27C條，我們在此確認，據我們所知所信，第一章節所述的每項股份發行或庫存股份出售或轉讓已獲發行人董事會正式授權批准，並遵 照所有適用上市規則、法律及其他監管規定進行，並在適用的情況下： (註7) (i) 上市發行人已收取其在是次股份發行或庫存股份出售或轉讓應得的全部款項； (viii) 有關債券、借貸股份、票據或公司債券的信託契約/平邊契據經已製備及簽署，有關詳情已送呈公司註冊處處長存檔（如法律如此規定）。 第一章節註釋： 如上市發行人的已發行股份或庫存股份出現變動而須根據《香港聯合交易所有限公司（「香港聯交所」）證券上市規則》(「《主板上市規則》」)第13.25A條 / 《香港聯合交易所有限公司GEM證券 上市規則》(「《GEM上市規則》」)第17.27A條作出披露，必須填妥第一章節 。 | 第一章節 | | | | ...

Group 1 - Haier Smart Home Co., Ltd. has obtained a patent for "Heat Exchanger, Air Conditioning System, and Control Method for Air Conditioning System," with authorization announcement number CN116658988B, applied on March 2023 [1] - Qingdao Haier Air Conditioning Electronics Co., Ltd., established in 1999, has a registered capital of 9,670.9088914 million RMB and has invested in 14 companies, participated in 4,737 bidding projects, and holds 5000 patents [1] - Qingdao Haier Air Conditioner Co., Ltd., established in 1996, has a registered capital of 93,638.162532 million RMB, invested in 20 companies, participated in 4,894 bidding projects, and holds 5000 patents [1] Group 2 - Qingdao Haier Intelligent Technology Research and Development Co., Ltd., established in 2014, has a registered capital of 13,000 million RMB, invested in 9 companies, participated in 7 bidding projects, and holds 5000 patents [2] - Haier Smart Home Co., Ltd., established in 1994, has a registered capital of 943,811.4893 million RMB, invested in 59 companies, participated in 1,898 bidding projects, and holds 5000 patents [2]

Group 1 - The State Intellectual Property Office of China has granted a patent titled "Air Conditioning Outdoor Unit Heat Exchange System and Air Conditioner" to multiple subsidiaries of Haier, with the application date being June 2023 [1] - Qingdao Haier Air Conditioning Electronics Co., Ltd. was established in 1999, has a registered capital of 9,670.9 million RMB, and has participated in 4,737 bidding projects [1] - Qingdao Haier Air Conditioning Co., Ltd. was founded in 1996, has a registered capital of 9,363.8 million RMB, and has engaged in 4,894 bidding projects [1] Group 2 - Qingdao Haier Intelligent Technology Research and Development Co., Ltd. was established in 2014, with a registered capital of 130 million RMB, and has participated in 7 bidding projects [2] - Haier Smart Home Co., Ltd. was founded in 1994, has a registered capital of 943,811.5 million RMB, and has engaged in 1,898 bidding projects [2] - All mentioned companies have significant patent portfolios, with each having around 5,000 patent records [1][2]

Core Viewpoint - Haier Smart Home (06690) announced a share buyback plan, indicating confidence in its stock value and future prospects [1] Group 1: Buyback Details - The company will repurchase 181,000 A-shares at a total cost of 4.6748 million RMB [1] - The buyback price per share ranges from 25.78 to 25.87 RMB [1]

Core Viewpoint - Haier Smart Home (600690)(06690) announced a share buyback plan, indicating confidence in its stock value and commitment to returning capital to shareholders [1] Group 1: Buyback Details - The company plans to repurchase 181,000 A-shares at a total cost of 4.6748 million RMB [1] - The buyback price per share is set between 25.78 and 25.87 RMB [1]

Group 1 - The company Haier Smart Home (06690.HK) announced a share buyback on January 15, spending 4.675 million yuan to repurchase 181,000 A-shares [1]

如上市發行人的已發行股份或庫存股份出現變動而須根據《香港聯合交易所有限公司（「香港聯交所」）證券上市規則》(「《主板上市規則》」)第13.25A條 / 《香港聯合交易所有限公司GEM證券 上市規則》(「《GEM上市規則》」)第17.27A條作出披露，必須填妥第一章節 。 | 第一章節 | | | | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1. 股份分類 | 普通股 | 股份類別 A | | 於香港聯交所上市 | 否 | | | 證券代號 (如上市) | 600690 | 說明 | 每股面值人民幣1元之普通股(A股) (於上海證券交易所上市) | | | | | A. 已發行股份或庫存股份變動 | | | | | | | | | | 已發行股份（不包括庫存股份）變動 | | 庫存股份變動 | | | | 事件 | | 已發行股份（不包括庫存股份）數 目 | 佔有關事件前的現有已發 行股份（不包括庫存股 份）數目百分比 (註3) | 庫存股份數目 | 每股發行/出售價 (註4) | 已發行股份總數 | | 於下列日期開始時的結存(註1) | 202 ...

Summary of the Conference Call Transcript Industry Overview - **Industry**: China Consumer Sector - **Outlook**: The sector is believed to be in the early stage of a multi-year recovery cycle that began in Q3 2024, with expectations for gradual improvement in consumer sentiment and spending through 2026E [2][11][12] Key Insights - **Valuation**: MSCI China Consumer Discretionary and Staples are trading at 17x and 15x 12-month forward PE, approximately one standard deviation below the 10-year averages, indicating that current valuations do not reflect a potential consumption recovery [2][9] - **Consumer Confidence**: The China Consumer Confidence Index has been trending upwards since September 2024, suggesting a gradual restoration of consumer confidence despite ongoing challenges in the property market [12][19] - **K-shaped Recovery**: The recovery is characterized by a K-shaped trend, where mid- to high-income consumers in tier-1 cities are expected to lead spending, while lower-tier city consumers remain focused on value for money [3][48] Consumer Behavior Trends - **Shifting Preferences**: A UBS Evidence Lab survey indicates a divergence in consumer behavior, with over 50% of mid- to high-income consumers reporting investment gains and showing strong spending intentions, particularly in premium and experiential categories [3][37] - **Spending Intentions**: The strongest spending intentions are noted in beauty and skincare (41%) and tourism (37%), reflecting a shift towards experiential and premium spending [51] - **Investment Gains**: 64-74% of mid- to high-income consumers reported increased investment returns, with many planning to reinvest or spend on travel, health services, and consumer electronics [40][41] Stock Implications - **Company Ratings**: - Upgrades to Neutral for Fenjiu due to expected benefits from non-business baijiu consumption - Buy ratings maintained for companies like MIXUE, Guming, China Foods, CR Beer, and YUM China, among others [4] - **Dividend Payouts**: Premium baijiu companies are noted for their >75% dividend payout, which is expected to protect share prices from downside risks [4] Structural Growth Opportunities - **Emerging Themes**: Key investment themes for 2026E include changing consumer preferences, corporate restructuring, and industry consolidation, particularly in sectors like home appliances and mass-market consumption [14][50] - **Corporate Restructuring**: Companies are expected to adapt their business models to align with changing consumer behaviors, which may lead to sustainable long-term earnings growth [4][50] Risks and Challenges - **Property Market Downturn**: The ongoing downturn in the property market is anticipated to weigh on household balance sheets, potentially impacting consumer spending [13][48] - **Policy Support**: The pace of recovery is contingent on stabilizing the property market and effective policy implementation to boost consumption [13][48] Conclusion - The China consumer sector is poised for a recovery, driven by improving consumer confidence and shifting spending patterns. However, the recovery will be uneven across different income groups and city tiers, necessitating a nuanced investment approach to capture emerging opportunities while being mindful of potential risks associated with the property market downturn.