Ulta Beauty (ULTA) 2025 Conference June 04, 2025 08:45 AM ET Speaker0 Great. Well, hopefully, everybody can hear me. Good afternoon, and and welcome to Ulta Beauty's fireside presentation today. Thank you for joining us. My name is Christina Gittay. I'm Deutsche Bank's US retail analyst. It is my pleasure to have with us the Ulta Beauty management team, including relatively recently promoted chief executive officer, Keisha Steelman, and chief financial officer, Paula Oyibo. So Ulta operates in a in a dynami ...

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the articles highlights that the H-shares of companies like Ningde Times and BYD are trading at a premium compared to their A-shares, which is a rare occurrence in the current market environment where most A-shares are priced higher than H-shares [1][4] - Ningde Times' IPO in Hong Kong raised approximately HKD 35.3312 billion by offering around 135.6 million shares at an issue price of HKD 263 per share, with 90% of the funds allocated to projects in Hungary to enhance local supply capabilities [2][3] - The company reported a projected revenue of CNY 362.013 billion and a net profit of CNY 50.745 billion for the year 2024, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 15.01% [2] Group 2 - The Hong Kong Financial Secretary noted that Ningde Times' successful listing reflects confidence in the Hong Kong stock market and the acceleration of mainland enterprises' global strategies [3] - The H-share premium index indicates that A-shares are generally trading at a 33.31% premium over H-shares, with Ningde Times and BYD being exceptions to this trend [4] - Analysts suggest that the strong performance of Ningde Times in the Hong Kong market is due to its leadership position in the global battery manufacturing sector, attracting foreign investment [4][5]

Group 1: Core Insights - The construction of the "A+H" dual capital market platform is aiding companies in achieving global breakthrough strategies amid changing international geopolitical landscapes [1][2] - Major home appliance and consumer electronics companies are accelerating their overseas base layouts, with fundraising in Hong Kong being a key factor [1][2] - Midea Group successfully raised over HKD 31 billion in its H-share issuance, marking the highest fundraising amount in the Hong Kong market in nearly three years [2] Group 2: Company Strategies - Midea Group's internationalization and global operations are long-term strategic goals, with joint manufacturing bases established in multiple countries [2] - Sanhua Intelligent Controls is applying for H-share issuance to enhance its international image and competitiveness, with funds aimed at global R&D and expanding product offerings [2][3] - Haier Smart Home emphasizes the importance of China's advanced infrastructure in facilitating communication between consumers and enterprises, enhancing product iteration speed [3] Group 3: Industry Trends - The consumer electronics industry is increasingly focusing on global diversification to mitigate risks associated with geopolitical uncertainties [4][5] - Lens Technology is seeking to expand its global business layout through its Hong Kong listing, enhancing its delivery capabilities and customer diversity [4][5] - GoerTek is planning to spin off its subsidiary for a Hong Kong listing to solidify its leadership in smart sensing solutions and capitalize on market transformation opportunities [5]