HK/China Healthcare Analyst (ex-Fosun Pharma)

Xinyao (Criss) Wang

Equity Bottom-Up

Aier Eye Hospital Group / Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>According to public news, the recent bribery scandal of <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/aier-eye-hospital-group-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:1103:1" rel="noopener">Aier Eye Hospital Group (300015 CH)</a> has raised widespread concern. Shenzhen stock Exchange also issued a letter of inquiry.</li>
<li>The development model based on M&amp;A funds helps rapid expansion, but also leads to profit orientation and large goodwill balance, indicating potential risks.</li>
<li>The biggest risk is the revolutionary technology/drugs to disrupt the business value of Aier’s medical services. So, Aier could be a short-term trade, but not a long-term hold. </li>
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According to public news, the recent bribery scandal of Aier Eye Hospital Group (300015 CH) has raised widespread concern. Shenzhen stock Exchange also issued a letter of inquiry.
The development model based on M&amp;A funds helps rapid expansion, but also leads to profit orientation and large goodwill balance, indicating potential risks.
The biggest risk is the revolutionary technology/drugs to disrupt the business value of Aier’s medical services. So, Aier could be a short-term trade, but not a long-term hold. 


Aier Eye Hospital Group (300015.CH) - More than Just Bribery Scandal

Equity Capital Markets

Beijing Airdoc Technology / Equity Capital Markets

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<li>The performance of stock price of <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/beijing-airdoc-technology-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:33524:1" rel="noopener">Beijing Airdoc Technology (2251 HK)</a> after listing in HKEX was not satisfactory.</li>
<li>The real turning point for the commercialization of AI medical imaging market has not arrived.</li>
<li>Together with other concerns such as fierce competition, data security issue, the lack of medical insurance coverage and insufficient recognition in hospital market, etc., we are conservative about the outlook of Airdoc at the current stage.</li>
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The performance of stock price of Beijing Airdoc Technology (2251 HK) after listing in HKEX was not satisfactory.
The real turning point for the commercialization of AI medical imaging market has not arrived.
Together with other concerns such as fierce competition, data security issue, the lack of medical insurance coverage and insufficient recognition in hospital market, etc., we are conservative about the outlook of Airdoc at the current stage.


Beijing Airdoc Technology (2251.HK) - Here Are the Concerns

In August, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/aier-eye-hospital-group-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:1103:1" rel="noopener">Aier Eye Hospital Group (300015 CH)</a> released its 2021 interim report. The revenue was RMB7.348 billion, up 76.47% YoY. Net profit attributed to shareholders was RMB1.116 billion, up 65.03% YoY. Net profit after deducting non-recurring gains and losses was RMB1.227 billion, up 111.92% YoY. The Company maintained high growth momentum. However, Aier’s share price was closed at RMB51.88/share on September 24, which was down about 28% from its all-time high of RMB72/share in February this year. This insight mainly analyzed the performance in 2021/1H and the concerns of the Company.

In August, Aier Eye Hospital Group (300015 CH) released its 2021 interim report. The revenue was RMB7.348 billion, up 76.47% YoY. Net profit attributed to shareholders was RMB1.116 billion, up 65.03% YoY. Net profit after deducting non-recurring gains and losses was RMB1.227 billion, up 111.92% YoY. The Company maintained high growth momentum. However, Aier’s share price was closed at RMB51.88/share on September 24, which was down about 28% from its all-time high of RMB72/share in February this year. This insight mainly analyzed the performance in 2021/1H and the concerns of the Company.

Aier Eye Hospital Group (300015.CH) - The Concerns Behind the High Growth Momentum

Hygeia Healthcare Group / Equity Bottom-Up

Recently, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/hygeia-healthcare-group" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:28875:1" rel="noopener">Hygeia Healthcare Group (6078 HK)</a> released its 2021/1H financial report. The revenue increased by 47.4% to RMB931.7 million, and the net profit increased by 8,450.0% to RMB205.2 million. The non-IFRS adjusted net profit increased by 53.1% to RMB205.2 million. It can be seen that, as the number of patient visits and the average spending per outpatient and inpatient visit continued to increase, Hygeia maintained its strong growth momentum. This insight mainly analyzed the business, doctor resources and outlook of the Company.

Recently, Hygeia Healthcare Group (6078 HK) released its 2021/1H financial report. The revenue increased by 47.4% to RMB931.7 million, and the net profit increased by 8,450.0% to RMB205.2 million. The non-IFRS adjusted net profit increased by 53.1% to RMB205.2 million. It can be seen that, as the number of patient visits and the average spending per outpatient and inpatient visit continued to increase, Hygeia maintained its strong growth momentum. This insight mainly analyzed the business, doctor resources and outlook of the Company.

Hygeia Healthcare (6078.HK) 2021H1 - Efficient Expansion and Management Support the Positive Outlook

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

Industry Viewpoints:<ul>
<li>Eight departments jointly issued the pilot plan for deepening the price reform of medical services.</li>
<li>New document was released to regulate the medical beauty advertisement.</li>
<li>With labels such as "whitening", "keeping healthy" and "anti-aging", related functional food has captured the "health anxiety" of young people. </li>
</ul>Company News:News about the updated progress on new drugs of <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/jw-therapeutics" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:29679:1" rel="noopener">JW Therapeutics (2126 HK)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/innovent-biologics-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:27452:1" rel="noopener">Innovent Biologics Inc (1801 HK)</a>, Gloria Biosciences,<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/beigene-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:27352:1" rel="noopener">BeiGene Ltd (6160 HK) </a>and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/jacobio-pharmaceuticals" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:29696:1" rel="noopener">Jacobio Pharmaceuticals (1167 HK)</a>. Market Review:Last week, stock price for healthcare sector in A share decreased 2.03%, while CSI 300 increased 0.33% over the same period of time.Risk Disclosure: Policy risk, R&amp;D risk, Company risk and COVID-19 risk.

Industry Viewpoints:
Eight departments jointly issued the pilot plan for deepening the price reform of medical services.
New document was released to regulate the medical beauty advertisement.
With labels such as "whitening", "keeping healthy" and "anti-aging", related functional food has captured the "health anxiety" of young people. 
Company News:News about the updated progress on new drugs of JW Therapeutics (2126 HK), Innovent Biologics Inc (1801 HK), Gloria Biosciences,BeiGene Ltd (6160 HK) and Jacobio Pharmaceuticals (1167 HK). Market Review:Last week, stock price for healthcare sector in A share decreased 2.03%, while CSI 300 increased 0.33% over the same period of time.Risk Disclosure: Policy risk, R&amp;D risk, Company risk and COVID-19 risk.

China Healthcare Weekly (Sep.3) - Price Reform of Medical Services, Medical Beauty, Functional Food

China

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Shanghai Pharmaceuticals Holding (2607 HK)

Sinopharm Group Co Ltd is a pharmacy distribution company. The Company also owns several pharmacy enterprise groups in different industries such as logistics, retail stores, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and chemical testing.

Huadong Medicine Co., Ltd. wholesales and retails medicines, pharmaceutical preparations, biological products, and medical instruments.  Through its subsidiaries, the Company also manufactures antibiotic medicines and biochemical products.

WuXi Biologics (Cayman) Inc. is a leading open-access R&D capability and technology platform company serving the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device industries, with operations in China, U.S., and Iceland.  We provide a broad and integrated portfolio of laboratory and manufacturing services throughout the drug and medical device R&D process.  Our services are designed to help our global partners in shortening the cycle and lowering the cost of drug and medical device R&D through cost-effective and efficient solutions. 

Guangzhou Baiyunshan Pharmaceutical Holdings Co., Ltd. manufactures and sells Chinese patent medicine. The Company also wholesales, retails, imports, and exports Western and Chinese pharmaceutical products and various medical apparatus.

Guangzhou Baiyunshan Pharmaceu (600332 CH)

China National Medicines Corp. Ltd. wholesales and retails chemical material medicines, western medicine preparations, biochemical medicines, biological products, and Chinese traditional medicines.  Through its subsidiaries, the Company also manufactures pharmaceuticals including injections, capsules, tablets, and other related products under the CNCM brand name.

Topchoice Medical Investment Corporation provides dental and oral health care services.

Tibet Rhodiola Pharmaceutical Holding Co. develops, manufactures, and markets Tibet medicines.  The Company's products include Rhodiola capsules, Rhodiola pellets, and other related medicines.

Zhejiang Dian Diagnostics Co., Ltd. provides medical diagnostic solutions, as an outsourcer, to various general hospitals, specialized hospitals, community health service centers (stations), township (county) hospitals, medical centers,  disease prevention and control centers.

Shenzhen Neptunus Bioengineering Co., Ltd. develops, manufactures, and markets biochemical pharmaceuticals, biological products, traditional Chinese medicines, and healthcare products.  Through its subsidiaries, the Company also manufactures food.

Bangkok Dusit Medical Services Public Company Limited operates Bangkok General Hospital. The Hospital specializes in cardiovascular, lung, neurological, eye and genitourinary cancer, as well as physical therapy and medical imaging.

Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Limited owns and operates hospitals in India.  The Company also runs a 24-hour pharmacy network via over 120 outlets across India. Apollo Hospitals also runs clinics and offer managed care and family health plans. The Company has a variety of locations in Chennai, Hyderabad, Delhi, Dubai, Vizag, Bilaspur and Chengannur.

Molina Healthcare Inc. is a managed care organization.  The Company arranges for the delivery of health care services to persons eligible for Medicaid and other programs for low-income families and individuals.  Molina Healthcare has health plans in California, Washington, Utah, and Michigan, as well as primary care clinics located in Northern and Southern California.

Universal Health Services, Inc. is a healthcare management company. The Company operates acute care hospitals, behavioral health centers, and surgery centers. Universal provides services such as general surgery, internal medicine, radiology, and pediatric services throughout the United States and Puerto Rico.

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated provides diagnostic testing, information, and services.  The Company operates a national network of full-service laboratories, rapid response laboratories, and patient service centers.  Quest Diagnostics provides esoteric testing, routine medical testing, drugs of abuse testing, and non-hospital-based anatomicpathology testing.

Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings is a clinical laboratory company that offers clinical laboratory tests used by the medical profession in routine testing, patient diagnosis, and in the monitoring and treatment of disease. The Company develops specialty testing operations, such as oncology testing, HIV genotyping and phenotyping, diagnostic genetics and clinical trials.

Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings (LH US)

Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings

Encompass Health Corporation provides inpatient rehabilitative healthcare services.  The Company operates inpatient rehabilitation hospitals, outpatient and rehabilitation satellites, and home health agencies. Encompass Health provides treatment on both an inpatient and outpatient basis.

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Tenet Healthcare Corporation, through its subsidiaries, owns or operates general hospitals and related health care facilities serving communities in the United States.  The Company operates rehabilitation hospitals, specialty hospitals, long-term care facilities, psychiatric facilities, and medical office buildings near its general hospitals, as well as ancillary health care businesses.

Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA offers kidney dialysis services and manufactures and distributes equipment and products used in the treatment of dialysis patients. The Company also offers clinical laboratory testing and diagnostic testing services and provides home infusion, respiratory therapy, ultrasound, and echo-cardiography. Fresenius operates worldwide.

Aier Eye Hospital Group Co., Ltd provides ophthalmological services.  The Company's services include ophthalmological diagnosis and treatments.

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Aier Eye Hospital Group (300015 CH)