The WAIC - A ST Catalyst for Chinese AI and GPU Stocks

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The WAIC - A ST Catalyst for Chinese AI and GPU Stocks

Technology

Equity Research

July 9, 2026

Hold - Describes securities that we expect to provide a total return (price appreciation plus yield) of plus 15% or minus 10% within a 12-month period.

Underperform - Describes securities that we expect to provide a total return (price appreciation plus yield) of minus 10% or less within a 12-month period.

The expected total return (price appreciation plus yield) for Buy rated securities with an average security price consistently below $10 is 20% or more within

a 12-month period as these companies are typically more volatile than the overall stock market. For Hold rated securities with an average security price

consistently below $10, the expected total return (price appreciation plus yield) is plus or minus 20% within a 12-month period. For Underperform rated

securities with an average security price consistently below $10, the expected total return (price appreciation plus yield) is minus 20% or less within a 12-

month period.

NR - The investment rating and price target have been temporarily suspended. Such suspensions are in compliance with applicable regulations and/or

Jefferies policies.

CS - Coverage Suspended. Jefferies has suspended coverage of this company.

NC - Not covered. Jefferies does not cover this company.

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prohibit certain types of communications, including investment recommendations.

Monitor - Describes securities whose company fundamentals and financials are being monitored, and for which no financial projections or opinions on the

investment merits of the company are provided.

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