RMB Depreciation Reflects Well on SKE's Export of E-cigarettes

Business by 2FIRSTS.ai
Apr.08.2024
RMB Depreciation Reflects Well on SKE's Export of E-cigarettes
Investors inquire about Yinghe Technology's subsidiary Sikary exporting $3.4 billion worth of e-cigarettes in 2023 in foreign currency amid recent RMB depreciation.

Recently, some investors have inquired about Yinghe Technology (300457), asking whether its subsidiary SKE will export 3.4 billion e-cigarettes in 2023 and if the transactions will be settled in foreign currency. With the recent depreciation of the Renminbi, they want to know if the company will benefit from this.

RMB Depreciation Reflects Well on SKE's Export of E-cigarettes
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The company responded by stating that SKE mainly settles transactions in US dollars, so the depreciation of the Chinese yuan is beneficial for them.

 

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