Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" (maintained) [2][9] Core Views - The management change, with Gao Li taking over as chairman, is expected to lead to a recovery and development for the company. Both Gao Li and Li Shuqing have extensive experience within the China Resources system, which is anticipated to enhance financial control and overall operations [9] - The company is focusing on a dual-engine strategy of water and beverage, continuously enriching its product matrix and launching new products to expand consumer demographics and scenarios [9] - Revenue projections for 2025-2027 are estimated at 11.5 billion, 12.3 billion, and 13.1 billion RMB respectively, with corresponding net profits of 1.1 billion, 1.2 billion, and 1.3 billion RMB [9] Financial Summary - Revenue for 2023 is reported at 13,515 million RMB, with a growth rate of 7.07%. However, a decline of 14.74% is expected in 2025, followed by a recovery in subsequent years [8][11] - The net profit for 2023 is 1,329 million RMB, with a significant growth of 34.30%. A decline of 30.67% is projected for 2025, with a recovery in the following years [8][11] - Earnings per share (EPS) for 2023 is 0.66 RMB, with projections of 0.47 RMB in 2025 and a gradual increase to 0.56 RMB by 2027 [8][11] - The company’s return on equity (ROE) is expected to decline from 19.26% in 2023 to around 9.31% by 2027 [8][11] Financial Ratios - The company’s gross margin is projected to be around 44.66% in 2023, with slight fluctuations in the following years [11] - The debt-to-asset ratio is expected to decrease from 43.29% in 2023 to 30.62% by 2027, indicating improved financial stability [11] - The current ratio is projected to improve from 1.07 in 2023 to 2.23 by 2027, reflecting better liquidity [11]

Group 1: Economic Trends - From 2020 to 2024, the CAGR of per capita service consumption in China is approximately 9.6%[1] - By 2024, service consumption is expected to account for 46.1% of per capita consumption[1] Group 2: Policy Initiatives - The "Consumption Boost Special Action Plan" aims to enhance income and reduce burdens on residents[1] - Key measures include extending unemployment insurance and promoting employment for targeted groups[1] Group 3: Consumption Environment - The meeting emphasized addressing issues related to credit, standards, and safety management in the service sector[1] - Future policies will focus on breaking information silos and improving standards in online service platforms[1] Group 4: New Growth Points - The government plans to support new service consumption growth areas, particularly in elderly care, cultural tourism, and sports events[1] - Emerging sectors like smart elderly care and ice and snow economy are expected to become new growth drivers[1] Group 5: Investment Recommendations - The expansion and quality improvement of service consumption in China is a confirmed trend[1] - Investment opportunities are recommended in sectors like elderly care, ice and snow economy, and AI-driven services[1] Group 6: Risk Factors - Potential risks include lower-than-expected consumer willingness to spend, delayed policy implementation, and increased industry competition[1]

Core Insights - The report emphasizes long-term opportunities with the strategy "蓄力新高" suggesting that the Shanghai Composite Index briefly broke 4000, while the 2026 strategy "奔马资产, 策马逐牛" focuses on embracing "奔马资产" (globally competitive leaders) leading to a revaluation of value [3][10] - The mid-term analysis indicates a potential for market fluctuations towards the end of the year, with a strong market rally observed in the first week of January, confirming previous predictions [3][10] Industry and Sector Analysis - Leading sectors such as telecommunications, electronics, and non-ferrous metals remain core themes, with internal shifts observed, such as a transition from rare earths and precious metals to industrial metals and lithium-cobalt-nickel within non-ferrous metals, and from consumer electronics to storage and semiconductor equipment in electronics [4][14] - The report identifies three key investment directions: 1. Core growth assets, particularly in the Hang Seng Internet sector, benefiting from platform economy support and potential AI catalysts, alongside improvements in US-China relations and passive foreign capital inflow due to RMB appreciation [5][13] 2. Globally competitive assets (奔马 50), which are expected to benefit from global economic recovery, strong policy support, and institutional capital inflow, with a high cost-performance ratio due to trends in AI, high-end manufacturing, and resource supply-side adjustments [5][13] 3. Emerging growth sectors, particularly those related to the "Musk chain," focusing on AI applications and underground transportation, with a bottom-up investment approach in areas like computing power and humanoid robots [5][13] Market Dynamics - The report notes that despite recent volatility, the fundamentals of a long-term bull market remain intact, with market sentiment high and financing balances nearing a ten-year high, indicating a healthy market environment [7][11] - Historical patterns suggest that after a major rally, the market may enter a consolidation phase, but the underlying growth logic remains strong, particularly in technology and cyclical sectors [12][14]

Group 1: Inflation Dynamics - Japan's inflation has risen above the 2% policy target since 2021, breaking a long-term stagnation and moving towards normalization of monetary policy[9] - The initial inflation surge was driven by external factors, particularly energy prices, which saw a nominal price index increase of over 400% from April 2020 to June 2022[23] - Core CPI and service CPI have shown significant upward trends, indicating a shift from external to endogenous inflation drivers[35] Group 2: Wage-Price Interaction - The interaction between wages and prices has strengthened post-pandemic, with nominal wage growth accelerating since 2022, reaching a 5.25% increase in 2025, the highest in 34 years[42] - The transmission effect of wages on prices is evident, as companies raise prices to maintain profit margins in response to rising labor costs[44] - Despite nominal wage increases, real wages remain negative due to higher inflation, limiting consumer confidence and spending[71] Group 3: Labor Market Changes - Japan's labor market has tightened due to demographic pressures, with the effective job openings-to-applicants ratio exceeding 1, indicating a labor shortage[59] - The proportion of non-regular employees has increased, which has somewhat mitigated labor supply issues but has limited wage growth sustainability[63] - Consumer expectations regarding wage stability remain cautious, with nearly 40% of households anticipating no change in future wages[71]

Group 1: Loan Growth - In December 2025, new short-term loans for enterprises increased by CNY 370 billion, a year-on-year increase of CNY 390 billion, significantly exceeding seasonal expectations[12] - New medium and long-term loans for enterprises amounted to CNY 330 billion, a year-on-year increase of CNY 290 billion, showing improvement partly due to a low base in 2024[12] - The overall new social financing in December was CNY 22,075 billion, a year-on-year decrease of CNY 6,462 billion, aligning with seasonal patterns[5] Group 2: Deposit Growth - M2 growth rate increased by 0.5 percentage points to 8.5% year-on-year, exceeding market expectations[26] - New RMB deposits in December reached CNY 16,800 billion, a year-on-year increase of CNY 30,800 billion, indicating a reverse seasonal growth[26] - Non-bank deposits contributed significantly to the deposit increase, with a net decrease of CNY 330 billion in December, which was a year-on-year improvement of CNY 28,400 billion[28] Group 3: Future Outlook and Risks - It is expected that enterprise credit will improve at the beginning of 2026, driven by policies aimed at stabilizing investment[29] - Risks include potential underperformance of domestic policy effects, uncertainties in investment behavior, and unexpected changes in overseas policies and geopolitical situations[32]

Group 1: Report's Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the given content Group 2: Report's Core Viewpoints - The central bank mainly announced structural policies, giving positive expectations for future RRR cuts and interest rate cuts, but market confidence is insufficient, and interest rates have rebounded. The clear window for long - positions in the bond market may still need to wait. In a context of loose liquidity, it is recommended to adopt a coupon - based strategy from short - term to long - term. If supply disruptions and the spring rally of equities do not exceed expectations in the short term, there will be a bullish inflection point for interest rates in late January. Looking further, the effectiveness of broad credit should be monitored. If the economic and financial data are stabilized by structural monetary policies, the bond market may face a longer period of oscillation [2][21] Group 3: Summary by Relevant Catalogs 1. Seven Key Points of the Central Bank Press Conference - **Structural Monetary Policy Tools**: These are to be implemented first, collaborating with fiscal policies to boost domestic demand and economic structural transformation, ensuring a good start. They have been optimized in price, quantity, and direction. For example, interest rates of various tools were cut by 0.25 percentage points, and the quota for certain loans was increased [7][9] - **Aggregate Monetary Policy**: Aggregate monetary policy easing still needs time. However, the central bank has conveyed positive expectations, and there is still significant room for RRR cuts and interest rate cuts with reduced constraints [10] - **Funds**: "Guiding the overnight interest rate to operate around the policy rate" is equivalent to "guiding market interest rates to fluctuate around the policy rate". Short - term funds face little pressure, but future broad - credit and growth - stabilizing effects need to be observed [12] - **Bonds**: The central bank's reasonable range for the 10 - year Treasury yield is around 1.8%, with a difference of about 10BP between the upper and lower limits. The overall bond market interest rate is stable and reasonable [15] - **Treasury Bond Trading**: If the bond market experiences an excessive decline, the central bank may increase the scale and extend the term of Treasury bond trading to maintain stability [17] - **Inflation**: The central bank has a positive view on inflation, believing it has shown an upward trend. The possibility of aggregate easing based on price levels in the short term is low [18] - **Exchange Rate**: The exchange rate is likely to fluctuate and appreciate. In the first half of 2026, it may have a narrow - range oscillation, and it is expected to break through the oscillation range in the second half [19] 2. Outlook on Bonds after the Central Bank Press Conference - The bond market's clear long - position window may still need to wait. In a loose liquidity environment, a coupon - based strategy from short - term to long - term is more important. If short - term factors do not exceed expectations, there will be a bullish inflection point for interest rates in late January. In the long run, the effectiveness of broad credit should be monitored [2][21] - Currently, short - term credit carry is more cost - effective, with lower fluctuations. For long - term bonds, large - scale banks are optimistic, while non - bank institutions are cautious. The key lies in whether short - sellers in the trading market are cleared and whether the liability side returns to stability. For certificates of deposit, they also have certain investment value as they remain oscillating slightly above 1.6% [22]

Fiscal Policy - The central economic work conference in 2025 emphasized a more proactive fiscal policy, with a focus on optimizing the "two new and two heavy" projects, including an allocation of CNY 625 billion in special long-term bonds[2] - Approximately CNY 2200 billion is planned for "two heavy" project construction, indicating a significant boost in fiscal spending for 2026[2] Monetary Policy - The central bank aims to maintain a moderately loose monetary policy, balancing growth and price recovery, with potential for rate cuts and reserve requirement ratio reductions in 2026[2] - There is expected room for further monetary easing throughout the year, supporting economic stability and risk prevention[2] Industrial Policy - The 20th Central Committee and the "14th Five-Year Plan" propose building a modern industrial system centered on advanced manufacturing and accelerating high-level technological self-reliance[2] - Key focus areas for 2026 include quantum technology, brain-computer interfaces, 6G, embodied intelligence, and commercial aerospace[2] Macroeconomic Outlook - GDP growth for the first half of 2025 was reported at 5.3%, with a decline to 4.8% in Q3, but 2026 is expected to show resilience despite high base effects[2] - CPI in December 2025 increased by 0.2% month-on-month and 0.8% year-on-year, while PPI showed a similar month-on-month increase, indicating potential for inflation recovery in 2026[2] Investment Recommendations - Technology innovation and advanced manufacturing are projected to be the main development lines, with confidence in GDP growth for 2026, especially as CPI and PPI are expected to exit deflation[2] - The A-share market is anticipated to transition from a technology-driven bull market in 2025 to a broader bull market in 2026, reflecting the overall positive outlook for Chinese assets[2] Risk Factors - Potential risks include slower-than-expected policy progress, economic growth falling short of expectations, and geopolitical uncertainties[2]

Investment Rating - The report assigns an "Accumulate" rating for the company, marking its first coverage [2]. Core Insights - The company is positioned to benefit from the accelerating domestic semiconductor equipment replacement and improved order visibility driven by advanced packaging technology [1]. - The company has a comprehensive equipment matrix in advanced packaging, with a leading market share in TCB (Thermal Compression Bonding) and has upgraded its HB (Hybrid Bonding) equipment for mass production [8]. - The company is expected to see significant revenue growth from 2025 to 2027, with projected revenues of HKD 141.14 billion, HKD 165.73 billion, and HKD 189.05 billion, respectively, reflecting year-on-year growth rates of 6.69%, 17.42%, and 14.07% [8]. Summary by Sections 1. Market Performance - The company has experienced a significant market performance shift, with a 44% increase compared to the previous year, while the semiconductor index has shown varied performance [4]. 2. Profit Forecast - The company’s revenue is projected to decline by 24.10% in 2023, followed by a gradual recovery with expected growth rates of 6.69%, 17.42%, and 14.07% from 2025 to 2027 [7]. - The net profit is forecasted to recover from a low of HKD 345 million in 2024 to HKD 1.715 billion by 2027, indicating a strong rebound in profitability [7]. 3. Valuation Recovery - The company is expected to benefit from the long-term trend of advanced packaging, with a clear growth logic supported by order recovery and improved profit structure [8]. - The company’s TCB market share is projected to reach 35%-40% by 2027, with a total potential market exceeding USD 1 billion [66]. 4. Advanced Packaging Growth - The advanced packaging market is anticipated to surpass traditional packaging by 2025, driven by the increasing demand for AI and high-performance computing [36]. - The global advanced packaging market is expected to grow at a CAGR of approximately 10% until 2023, with significant contributions from government policies and diverse downstream demand [37]. 5. Geopolitical and Domestic Market Dynamics - The company is expected to gain market share in China due to the acceleration of domestic substitution and geopolitical factors, with a focus on local supply chain control [8]. - The company has established a strong local presence in China, with a significant portion of its revenue derived from the region, indicating a strategic advantage in the domestic market [35].

Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. Core Viewpoints - The bond market has been continuously adjusting at the beginning of the year, with the 10-year and 30-year Treasury bond yields breaking through key levels. Historically, bond market yields usually choose a direction around mid-January. The probability of a unilateral upward movement in yields at the turn of the year is extremely low. Over the past 10 years, yields have shown a V-shaped pattern in 5 years, an inverted V-shaped pattern in 2 years, a unilateral downward movement in 2 years, and a unilateral upward movement in 1 year [2]. - The direction of yields after mid-January depends on the verification of expectations after the end of the information vacuum period. If the verification falls short of expectations, yields usually return to pre-expectation levels. Currently, market concerns focus on factors such as ultra-long bond supply, the spring rally in equities, and less-than-expected monetary easing. However, since the third quarter of last year, the bond market has already priced in these negative factors, and the likelihood of these factors further exceeding expectations seems low [2]. - The effective upper limits for the 10-year and 30-year Treasury bond yields are 1.85% and 2.3% respectively. Short-term deviations do not represent a sustained breakthrough. The bond market requires patience, and investors should wait for opportunities around mid-January [2]. Summary by Directory How to Evaluate the Indicators at the Beginning of the Year? How to View the Market Expectations and Actual Trends Since the Beginning of 2022? - In early 2022, the expectation gap was between the verification of loose monetary policy and strong credit growth. Interest rates first declined due to expectations of monetary easing after a mid-January interest rate cut, but then rebounded as the strong start of the year became more apparent [10]. - In early 2023, the expectation gap was the actual strength of the post-pandemic economic recovery. Despite a tightening of the money supply, bond yields declined as the economic recovery fell short of expectations and the government set a relatively modest economic growth target [11]. - In early 2024, the expectation gap was the disappointment in incremental policies and the strong start of the year. After initial expectations for further growth-stabilizing policies faded, bond yields entered a second phase of decline as property and fiscal policies underperformed and government bond issuance was slow [12]. - In early 2025, the expectation gap was a significant reversal in expectations of monetary easing. Rooted in factors such as the strong start of the year, Sino-US relations, and technological narratives, risk appetite increased, leading to a tightening of funds by the central bank [13]. How Much Impact Do the Quality of the Strong Start and Supply Have? - The final verification of the strong start will come in March or April. In the short term, the market focuses on financial data and the PMI. Over the past 4 years, the net financing increment of government bonds from January to February has been most correlated with yield changes. If the year-on-year increase exceeds 50 billion yuan, the bond market may face pressure. Credit, PMI, and yield changes have a weak correlation, and the relationship between social financing and yields depends on market expectations [18]. Does the Stock-Bond跷跷板 Relationship Hold at the Beginning of the Year? - Since 2022, the short-term performance of stocks and bonds has shown some correlation, but the relationship may weaken after mid-January [19]. How to View Sino-US Disturbances? - Sino-US relations are a key factor. The impact on the bond market depends on the comparison between actual situations and market expectations [23][24]. How Much Impact Does the Money Supply Have? - The money supply is affected by various factors such as the economic situation, Sino-US relations, and the stock market. At the beginning of the year, the money supply is crucial. Before the Spring Festival, interest rates tend to rise seasonally, and whether this leads to a tight money supply depends on the central bank's attitude. A tight money supply can impede yield declines [26]. Is There a Final Decline? What Experience Can We Learn from History? - Regarding social financing and government bond supply, it is expected that the social financing growth rate from January to February will remain flat or increase slightly by 0.1 percentage points, and the net financing of government bonds will increase by more than 70 billion yuan compared to the same period last year. However, the central bank's bond purchases may offset the impact of supply [28]. - Regarding the stock-bond relationship, the stock market's spring rally may disrupt the bond market, but the stock market's ability to continuously rise and the potential decoupling of stock and bond trends after mid-January suggest that the stock market may not pose a long-term negative impact on the bond market [29][30]. - Regarding Sino-US relations, the market has been optimistic about Sino-US relations since the third quarter of last year. The likelihood of further unexpected improvement in Sino-US relations is lower than the possibility of negative changes, which is relatively favorable for the bond market [31][32]. - Regarding the money supply, the money supply has been improving since December. With the early issuance of government bonds and the central bank's view that interest rates have returned to a reasonable level, the central bank is likely to maintain a supportive stance, at least avoiding a repeat of last year's first-quarter situation [34]. A Magical Market Rule - Observing bond yields from November of the previous year to March of the following year, a pattern has emerged. Since 2016, a phased reversal has been the most common, with a V-shaped pattern in 5 years, an inverted V-shaped pattern in 2 years, a unilateral downward movement in 2 years, and a unilateral upward movement in 1 year. The probability of a unilateral upward movement is extremely low [35]. How Has the Market Performed in the First Quarter in Recent Years? - In the first quarter of 2022, yields first declined and then rose. Interest rate cuts and the COVID-19 situation initially pushed yields down, but expectations of strong credit growth and local property policies led to an increase in yields [46]. - In the first quarter of 2023, yields first rose and then fell. A tightening of funds and expectations of post-pandemic economic recovery pushed yields up at the beginning of the year, but unmet expectations, a lower economic growth target, the Silicon Valley Bank collapse, and a reserve requirement ratio cut led to a decline in yields [47][49]. - In the first quarter of 2024, yields declined steadily. Weak fundamentals, a poor stock market performance, a reserve requirement ratio cut, disappointing incremental policies, and a reduction in deposit rates contributed to the decline. Regulatory concerns about interest rate risk in March provided some resistance to the downward trend [52]. - In the first quarter of 2025, yields rose steadily. The central bank's suspension of bond purchases, a rise in the stock market driven by Deepseek, a structural stabilization of the economy, and better-than-expected US tariff policies led to an increase in yields [54].

Investment Rating - The report assigns a "Buy" rating for the company, marking its first coverage [2][69]. Core Views - The company has been deeply engaged in the real estate development and commercial operation sectors for over 30 years, with a dual-driven business model [8][12]. - The commercial operation segment has become a significant source of profit, with the company managing 205 Wuyue Plazas across 141 cities as of June 30, 2025 [8][30]. - The company's operational capabilities have improved, with retail sales and foot traffic steadily increasing, supported by consumer promotion policies [8][44]. - As the real estate market stabilizes, the impact of asset impairment provisions on performance is expected to gradually diminish [8][58]. - The company is transitioning from low-margin real estate development to high-margin commercial operations, which is anticipated to enhance profitability [8][69]. Summary by Sections 1. Company Overview - The company has expanded its business into commercial real estate since 2008, with significant growth in its commercial operations [12]. - The ownership structure is highly concentrated, with the Wang family as the actual controller [14]. 2. Commercial Operations - The company has a leading position in commercial management, with a steady increase in operational capabilities [8][30]. - The commercial operation revenue has shown a compound annual growth rate of 13.1% from 2022 to 2024, with a 11.29% year-on-year increase in the first half of 2025 [22][44]. - The gross profit margin for property leasing and management has been improving, reaching 71.2% in the first half of 2025 [38]. 3. Real Estate Development - The company has paused land acquisitions to reduce risk exposure, resulting in a 13.1% year-on-year decrease in total land reserves as of the first half of 2025 [49]. - Sales revenue has declined significantly, but the average selling price has stabilized, increasing by 6.5% year-on-year in the first half of 2025 [53][55]. 4. Financial Performance - The company is actively reducing debt, with interest-bearing liabilities decreasing by 6.3% year-on-year to 52.3 billion yuan in the first half of 2025 [62]. - The average financing cost has dropped to 5.55%, down 37 basis points from the end of 2024 [62]. 5. Profit Forecast and Valuation - The company is expected to see a gradual recovery in net profit, with projections of 862 million yuan, 968 million yuan, and 1.12 billion yuan for 2025, 2026, and 2027 respectively [69]. - The estimated earnings per share (EPS) for the same period are projected to be 0.38 yuan, 0.43 yuan, and 0.50 yuan [69].