6 January 2026 | 9:58PM HKT Equity Research Anta Sports Products (2020.HK): APAC Consumer & Leisure Corp Day — Key Takeaways: FY25 on track of guidance; aim for quality growth in Bottom line: We hosted Anta's management at our APAC Consumer & Leisure Corp Day on Jan 6. Key takeaways include 1) Recent trend: the company observed 4Q25 demand was generally muted; Dec was influenced by warm weather and late start of CNY shopping. In 4Q, Anta brand still met its lowered full year sell-through target despite the ...

Core Insights - H World Group Limited celebrates its 20th anniversary and announces a strategic focus on supply-side innovation and quality growth, aiming to operate over 20,000 hotels in 2,000 Chinese cities by 2030, targeting approximately 15% market share [1][2]. Company Overview - H World Group has grown from a single hotel in 2005 to over 12,000 properties across 19 countries and regions, with nearly 4,000 franchisees, investors, and partners involved [3]. - The company has welcomed over two billion guests and contributed over RMB 300 billion in industry investment, ranking 4th globally among hotel groups by room count [4]. Strategic Vision - The growth strategy is centered on three pillars: brand leadership, a powerful membership ecosystem, and an advanced technology backbone [2]. - H World aims to deliver high-quality growth and become the infrastructure of China's hospitality industry, with a mission to make "Chinese hospitality" resonate globally [5]. Brand and Membership - The company boasts a multi-brand portfolio that spans from mass-market to luxury, including brands like Hanting and JI Hotel, supported by strong brand equity and industrialized supply chain capabilities [6]. - The H Rewards membership program has surpassed 280 million members, making it the world's largest hotel loyalty platform, which drives direct bookings and repeat stays [6]. Technology and Operations - H World utilizes a self-developed, full-stack digital platform that covers booking, operations, and analytics, enabling real-time management and personalized experiences for guests and franchise partners [6].