HK/China Healthcare Analyst (ex-Fosun Pharma)

Xinyao (Criss) Wang

Equity Capital Markets

Beijing Airdoc Technology / Equity Capital Markets

<p>In recent years, the value of AI medical imaging has become increasingly prominent. For example, the application of CT for diagnosis in COVID-19 pandemic has strengthened the importance of imaging and played an immeasurable role in the prevention and treatment of COVID-19. In this context, many players in this industry have planned to start IPO in the capital market. On June 21, <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 (BAT HK) </a>filed its prospectus with the HKEX and officially started its IPO process. Airdoc is a global market leader and pioneer in providing AI-empowered retina-based early detection, diagnosis and health risk assessment solutions. This insight mainly analyzed the business, the financial position and concerns of the Company.</p>

In recent years, the value of AI medical imaging has become increasingly prominent. For example, the application of CT for diagnosis in COVID-19 pandemic has strengthened the importance of imaging and played an immeasurable role in the prevention and treatment of COVID-19. In this context, many players in this industry have planned to start IPO in the capital market. On June 21, Beijing Airdoc Technology (BAT HK) filed its prospectus with the HKEX and officially started its IPO process. Airdoc is a global market leader and pioneer in providing AI-empowered retina-based early detection, diagnosis and health risk assessment solutions. This insight mainly analyzed the business, the financial position and concerns of the Company.

Pre-IPO Beijing Airdoc Technology - The Strength and the Concerns

Yonghe Medical Group / Equity Capital Markets

<p>Modern fast pace of life and huge work pressure make hair loss anxiety spread to all kinds of groups. As people pay more attention to hair, the awareness of hair health and management is gradually awakening, and hair transplantation is one of the solutions. On June 17, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/yonghe-medical-group-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:33521:1" rel="noopener">Yonghe Medical Group (YMG HK)</a> formally submitted its prospectus to the HKEX and planned to be listed on the main board. If everything goes well, Yonghe will be the first listed company in the field of hair transplantation in China. However, despite the promising market potential, there are some concerns of the Company that deserve investors’ attention.</p>

Modern fast pace of life and huge work pressure make hair loss anxiety spread to all kinds of groups. As people pay more attention to hair, the awareness of hair health and management is gradually awakening, and hair transplantation is one of the solutions. On June 17, Yonghe Medical Group (YMG HK) formally submitted its prospectus to the HKEX and planned to be listed on the main board. If everything goes well, Yonghe will be the first listed company in the field of hair transplantation in China. However, despite the promising market potential, there are some concerns of the Company that deserve investors’ attention.

Pre-IPO Yonghe Medical Group - Here Are the Concerns

Asia Pac IPO & Placement Research, China biotech, Aequitas Research

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Asia Pac IPO & Placement Research, China biotech

IPOs and Placements coverage across Asia Pacific

Aequitas Research

We cover all listing across the Asia Pacific along with follow-up placements. As of Dec 2020, our team had covered 539 IPOs with a hit rate of 73.5% and 685 placements with a hit rate of 66.8%.

We combine fundamental bottom-up views with our proprietary quantitative framework to provide a holistic coverage across new listings and placements. Our coverage includes pre-IPO notes before the deal is launched, follow-up analysis once the deal is live and post-listing trading analysis as well.

Chaoju Eye Care Holdings / Equity Capital Markets

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<p>Chaoju Eye Care raised HKD 1,357 million (USD 175m) from its global offering and will list on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on Wednesday, July 7th.</p>
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<p>In previous notes, we discussed that Chaoju is an eye specialist hospital with a geographical focus in the Northern region in China. The company started in 1988 as an ophthalmic clinic and currently operates 17 hospitals with a total GFA of 87,146 sqm as of January 2021. The company recorded revenue growth of 13% p.a. between FY18 and FY19. Having said that, around 60% of the total revenue came from three hospitals, namely Baotou Hospital, Hohhot Hospital, and Chifeng Hospital. The company plans to open 11 new hospitals in Inner Mongolia, Zhejiang, and Jiangsu in the next three years, representing a 9% GFA CAGR. Another notable driver for the company is a higher mix of consumer ophthalmic services, which have a higher gross margin than other segments. We are of the view that the company doesn't have strong backing from investors. Its growth prospects in terms of hospital expansion are only moderate despite a strong momentum in the ophthalmic sector in China. </p>
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<p>In this note, we look at the updates since our last note. Sentiments wasn't positive for the deal, as  we have expected and share allocation for institutional investors were concentrated. As such we do not expect the deal to stay flat or fall marginally below IPO price on debut. </p>
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Chaoju Eye Care raised HKD 1,357 million (USD 175m) from its global offering and will list on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on Wednesday, July 7th.


In previous notes, we discussed that Chaoju is an eye specialist hospital with a geographical focus in the Northern region in China. The company started in 1988 as an ophthalmic clinic and currently operates 17 hospitals with a total GFA of 87,146 sqm as of January 2021. The company recorded revenue growth of 13% p.a. between FY18 and FY19. Having said that, around 60% of the total revenue came from three hospitals, namely Baotou Hospital, Hohhot Hospital, and Chifeng Hospital. The company plans to open 11 new hospitals in Inner Mongolia, Zhejiang, and Jiangsu in the next three years, representing a 9% GFA CAGR. Another notable driver for the company is a higher mix of consumer ophthalmic services, which have a higher gross margin than other segments. We are of the view that the company doesn't have strong backing from investors. Its growth prospects in terms of hospital expansion are only moderate despite a strong momentum in the ophthalmic sector in China. 


In this note, we look at the updates since our last note. Sentiments wasn't positive for the deal, as  we have expected and share allocation for institutional investors were concentrated. As such we do not expect the deal to stay flat or fall marginally below IPO price on debut. 


Chaoju Eye Care (朝聚眼科) IPO Trading: Fairly Valued for Its Operation

Clarity Medical Group / Equity Capital Markets

<p>With the aging of the population and the increasing pressure of work, various eye diseases such as cataract, glaucoma, astigmatism, myopia emerge. Fortunately, with the continuous improvement of medical technology and medical system, in addition to public ophthalmic hospitals, private ophthalmic hospitals are also rising. On May 7<sup>th</sup>, 2021, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/clarity-medical-group" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:28042:1" rel="noopener">Clarity Medical Group (CMG HK)</a> filed a prospectus with the Hong Kong Stock Exchange to apply for its main board listing. In fact, Clarity was ready to go public in 2019 but failed. However, after two years, the prospects for the IPO are not necessarily brighter.</p>

With the aging of the population and the increasing pressure of work, various eye diseases such as cataract, glaucoma, astigmatism, myopia emerge. Fortunately, with the continuous improvement of medical technology and medical system, in addition to public ophthalmic hospitals, private ophthalmic hospitals are also rising. On May 7th, 2021, Clarity Medical Group (CMG HK) filed a prospectus with the Hong Kong Stock Exchange to apply for its main board listing. In fact, Clarity was ready to go public in 2019 but failed. However, after two years, the prospects for the IPO are not necessarily brighter.

Pre-IPO Clarity Medical Group - The Prospects Are Still Not Brighter

<p>Chaoju Eye Care Holdings Limited is a leading ophthalmic medical service provider based in Northern China. The company launched book building to raise up to USD 233m via a Hong Kong listing.</p><p>In previous notes, we discussed that Chaoju is an eye specialist hospital with a geographical focus in the Northern region in China. The company started in 1988 as an ophthalmic clinic and currently operates 17 hospitals with a total GFA of 87,146 sqm as of January 2021. The company recorded revenue growth of 13% p.a. between FY18 and FY19. Having said that, around 60% of the total revenue came from three hospitals, namely Baotou Hospital, Hohhot Hospital, and Chifeng Hospital. The company plans to open 11 new hospitals in Inner Mongolia, Zhejiang, and Jiangsu in the next three years, representing a 9% GFA CAGR. Another notable driver for the company is a higher mix of consumer ophthalmic services, which have a higher gross margin than other segments. We are of the view that the company doesn't have strong backing from investors. Its growth prospects in terms of hospital expansion are only moderate despite a strong momentum in the ophthalmic sector in China. </p><p>In this note, we provide an update for the book building. We will run the deal through our ECM framework and provide an update on the deal.</p>

Chaoju Eye Care Holdings Limited is a leading ophthalmic medical service provider based in Northern China. The company launched book building to raise up to USD 233m via a Hong Kong listing.In previous notes, we discussed that Chaoju is an eye specialist hospital with a geographical focus in the Northern region in China. The company started in 1988 as an ophthalmic clinic and currently operates 17 hospitals with a total GFA of 87,146 sqm as of January 2021. The company recorded revenue growth of 13% p.a. between FY18 and FY19. Having said that, around 60% of the total revenue came from three hospitals, namely Baotou Hospital, Hohhot Hospital, and Chifeng Hospital. The company plans to open 11 new hospitals in Inner Mongolia, Zhejiang, and Jiangsu in the next three years, representing a 9% GFA CAGR. Another notable driver for the company is a higher mix of consumer ophthalmic services, which have a higher gross margin than other segments. We are of the view that the company doesn't have strong backing from investors. Its growth prospects in terms of hospital expansion are only moderate despite a strong momentum in the ophthalmic sector in China. In this note, we provide an update for the book building. We will run the deal through our ECM framework and provide an update on the deal.

Chaoju Eye Care (朝聚眼科) Pre-IPO: Beware of Value Trap

China

Shanghai Pharmaceuticals Holding Co., Ltd. manufactures, retails, and wholesales a variety of pharmaceuticals including biopharmaceuticals, chemical and Chinese traditional medicines, and healthcare products. The Company also invests in new medicine development and provides related services.

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.

Sonic Healthcare Limited is a medical diagnostics company with operations in Australia, New Zealand, and Europe.  The Company provides a comprehensive range of pathology and diagnostic imaging services to medical practitioners, hospitals and their patients along with providing administrative services and facilities to medical practitioners.

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)

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Xinyao (Criss) Wang

Chaoju Eye Care (朝聚眼科) Pre-IPO: Beware of Value Trap

With a geographical focus on the North China and a much smaller scale of operation, we think the company is fairly valued. Its secondary selling is...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

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