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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/wuxi-xdc-cayman-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:39917:1" rel="noopener">WuXi XDC Cayman (1877628D HK)</a>, a leading contract research, development and manufacturing organization (CRDMO), has launched an HKEx IPO to raise up to US$470 million.</li>
<li>We previously discussed the IPO in <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/wuxi-xdc-ipo-the-bull-case" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:116331" rel="noopener">WuXi XDC IPO: The Bull Case</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/wuxi-xdc-ipo-the-bear-case" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:116507" rel="noopener">WuXi XDC IPO: The Bear Case</a>.</li>
<li>Blue-Chip cornerstones will purchase US$300 million of the offer. Our base-case DCF valuation is HK$22.84 per share, 12.8% above the midpoint of the IPO price range.</li>
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WuXi XDC Cayman (1877628D HK), a leading contract research, development and manufacturing organization (CRDMO), has launched an HKEx IPO to raise up to US$470 million.
We previously discussed the IPO in WuXi XDC IPO: The Bull Case and WuXi XDC IPO: The Bear Case.
Blue-Chip cornerstones will purchase US$300 million of the offer. Our base-case DCF valuation is HK$22.84 per share, 12.8% above the midpoint of the IPO price range.


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<li>WuXi XDC set terms for an upcoming IPO: the fast-growing CRDMO offers 178.4M shares at the price range of HK$19.90-HK$20.60, implying a market cap of ~HK$23.9B (~$3B) at the midpoint. </li>
<li>Cornerstone investors agreed to subscribe and buy ~116M shares, assuming the IPO price of HK$20.25 at the midpoint. WuXi XDC shares will begin trading on Friday, November 17. </li>
<li>My PT of HK$25.57 implies a ~26% upside to the IPO price at the midpoint. WuXi XDC’s premium multiples reflect 100%+ top-line growth and the company’s leadership position. </li>
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WuXi XDC set terms for an upcoming IPO: the fast-growing CRDMO offers 178.4M shares at the price range of HK$19.90-HK$20.60, implying a market cap of ~HK$23.9B (~$3B) at the midpoint. 
Cornerstone investors agreed to subscribe and buy ~116M shares, assuming the IPO price of HK$20.25 at the midpoint. WuXi XDC shares will begin trading on Friday, November 17. 
My PT of HK$25.57 implies a ~26% upside to the IPO price at the midpoint. WuXi XDC’s premium multiples reflect 100%+ top-line growth and the company’s leadership position. 


WuXi XDC IPO Valuation Analysis: Premium Multiples Reflect 100%+ Top-Line Growth

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/wuxi-xdc-cayman-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:39917:1" rel="noopener">WuXi XDC Cayman (1877628D HK)</a> is looking to raise US$470m in its Hong Kong IPO.</li>
<li>WuXi XDC Cayman (WXDC) is a CRDMO focused on the global antibody drug conjugates (ADC) and broader bioconjugate market providing integrated and end-to-end services.</li>
<li>In this note, we will look at the deal dynamics and share our final thoughts on valuation.</li>
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WuXi XDC Cayman (1877628D HK) is looking to raise US$470m in its Hong Kong IPO.
WuXi XDC Cayman (WXDC) is a CRDMO focused on the global antibody drug conjugates (ADC) and broader bioconjugate market providing integrated and end-to-end services.
In this note, we will look at the deal dynamics and share our final thoughts on valuation.


WuXi XDC Cayman IPO - Decent Upside from IPO Range, Bulk of the Deal Taken up by Marquee Investors

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<li>WuXi XDC, a leading CRDMO focused on the global ADC and bioconjugate market, filed to go public in Hong Kong and plans to raise up to $500M.</li>
<li>The company is expected to IPO in November or December at the latest. Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs, and J.P. Morgan are the lead underwriters. The offering may attract investor interest.</li>
<li>WuXi Biologics will spin off its ADC business, and WuXi XDC will raise capital through IPO to finance the construction of new facilities in Singapore and expand capacity in China.</li>
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WuXi XDC, a leading CRDMO focused on the global ADC and bioconjugate market, filed to go public in Hong Kong and plans to raise up to $500M.
The company is expected to IPO in November or December at the latest. Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs, and J.P. Morgan are the lead underwriters. The offering may attract investor interest.
WuXi Biologics will spin off its ADC business, and WuXi XDC will raise capital through IPO to finance the construction of new facilities in Singapore and expand capacity in China.


WuXi XDC IPO Preview: The Rapid Rise of The Business In The Global ADC and Bioconjugate Market

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/wuxi-xdc-cayman-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:39917:1" rel="noopener">WuXi XDC Cayman (1877628D HK)</a>, a leading contract research, development and manufacturing organization (CRDMO), is pre-marketing an HKEx IPO to raise US$500 million, according to press reports.</li>
<li>We previously discussed the IPO in <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/wuxi-xdc-ipo-the-bull-case" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:116331" rel="noopener">WuXi XDC IPO: The Bull Case</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/wuxi-xdc-ipo-the-bear-case" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:116507" rel="noopener">WuXi XDC IPO: The Bear Case</a>.</li>
<li>In this note, we present our forecasts and take the first look at WuXi XDC's potential valuation range.</li>
</ul>



WuXi XDC Cayman (1877628D HK), a leading contract research, development and manufacturing organization (CRDMO), is pre-marketing an HKEx IPO to raise US$500 million, according to press reports.
We previously discussed the IPO in WuXi XDC IPO: The Bull Case and WuXi XDC IPO: The Bear Case.
In this note, we present our forecasts and take the first look at WuXi XDC's potential valuation range.


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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. 

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WuXi XDC IPO: Valuation Insights

Blue-chip cornerstones will purchase US$300 million of the offer. Our base-case DCF valuation is HK$22.84 per share, 12.8% above the midpoint of...

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WuXi XDC IPO Valuation Analysis: Premium Multiples Reflect 100%+ Top-Line Growth

WuXi XDC set terms for an upcoming IPO in Hong Kong. The company plans to raise ~$470M, and the IPO price range implies a market cap of ~$3B at the...

Andrei Zakharov

WuXi XDC Cayman IPO - Decent Upside from IPO Range, Bulk of the Deal Taken up by Marquee Investors

WuXi XDC Cayman (1877628D HK) is looking to raise US$470m in its Hong Kong IPO. In this note, we will look at the deal dynamics and share our final...

Clarence Chu

WuXi XDC IPO Preview: The Rapid Rise of The Business In The Global ADC and Bioconjugate Market

WuXi XDC filed to go public in Hong Kong. A rare combination of explosive growth and profitability makes the IPO attractive for investors

Andrei Zakharov

WuXi XDC IPO: Valuation First-Look

WuXi XDC is pre-marketing an HKEx IPO to raise US$500m. In this note, we present our forecasts and take the first look at the potential valuation...

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