Global Healthcare Analyst

Tina Banerjee

Equity Bottom-Up

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/green-cross-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:2969:1" rel="noopener">Green Cross (006280 KS)</a> reported decent Q2 performance, with revenue and operating profit increasing 2% and 81%, YoY, respectively. Vaccine and blood products business remained the major growth drivers.</li>
<li>The company has re-submitted marketing application for GC5107, a blood derivative product to the FDA, which has accepted it with a target action date of January 13, 2024.</li>
<li>If approved, the company aims to enter the U.S. market in 2H24. Supply shortage amid increasing demand makes the U.S. an attractive market for the company’s blood products.</li>
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Green Cross (006280 KS) reported decent Q2 performance, with revenue and operating profit increasing 2% and 81%, YoY, respectively. Vaccine and blood products business remained the major growth drivers.
The company has re-submitted marketing application for GC5107, a blood derivative product to the FDA, which has accepted it with a target action date of January 13, 2024.
If approved, the company aims to enter the U.S. market in 2H24. Supply shortage amid increasing demand makes the U.S. an attractive market for the company’s blood products.


Green Cross (006280 KS): Turns Profitable in Q2; All Eyes on the Maiden US Approval of Blood Product

Korea/Asia, Events, IPOs, Douglas Research Advisory

Douglas Kim

Korea/Asia, Events, IPOs

Douglas Research Advisory

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<li>In this insight, we highlight the recent pricing gap divergences of the major Korean holdcos and opcos which could provide trading opportunities in 3Q 2024.</li>
<li>Of the 38 pair trades, 21 of them involved holdcos outperforming opcos in the past six months, suggesting increased capital allocation to Korean holdcos relative to their opcos.</li>
<li>These pairs could generate trading opportunities in terms of their pricing gaps closing reversal (Doosan Corp vs. Doosan Enerbility; Hyundai Mobis vs Hyundai Motor).</li>
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In this insight, we highlight the recent pricing gap divergences of the major Korean holdcos and opcos which could provide trading opportunities in 3Q 2024.
Of the 38 pair trades, 21 of them involved holdcos outperforming opcos in the past six months, suggesting increased capital allocation to Korean holdcos relative to their opcos.
These pairs could generate trading opportunities in terms of their pricing gaps closing reversal (Doosan Corp vs. Doosan Enerbility; Hyundai Mobis vs Hyundai Motor).


Korean Holdcos Vs Opcos Gap Trading Opportunities in 3Q 2024

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.

Quantitative Analysis

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<li>We analyzed the changes in short interest of KRX Stocks as of Jun 7th which has an aggregated short interest worth USD6.1bn.</li>
<li>We tabulate league table for top short by value and short as multiple of ADT, as well as weekly increases &amp; decreases in short value, short as multiple of ADT.</li>
<li>We estimate short interest increased by 4.0% WoW and highlight short interest changes in Samsung Electronics.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in short interest of KRX Stocks as of Jun 7th which has an aggregated short interest worth USD6.1bn.
We tabulate league table for top short by value and short as multiple of ADT, as well as weekly increases &amp; decreases in short value, short as multiple of ADT.
We estimate short interest increased by 4.0% WoW and highlight short interest changes in Samsung Electronics.


KRX Short Interest Weekly (Jun 7th): Samsung Electronics

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<li>We analyzed the changes in short interest of KRX Stocks as of May 24th which has an aggregated short interest worth USD6.1bn.</li>
<li>We tabulate league table for top short by value and short as multiple of ADT, as well as weekly increases &amp; decreases in short value, short as multiple of ADT.</li>
<li>We highlight short interest changes in Samsung Electronics, Samsung SDI, Samsung Electro-Mechanics.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in short interest of KRX Stocks as of May 24th which has an aggregated short interest worth USD6.1bn.
We tabulate league table for top short by value and short as multiple of ADT, as well as weekly increases &amp; decreases in short value, short as multiple of ADT.
We highlight short interest changes in Samsung Electronics, Samsung SDI, Samsung Electro-Mechanics.


KRX Short Interest Weekly (May 24th): Samsung Electronics

HDC Hyundai Development Co-Engineering & Construction / Equity Bottom-Up

HDC Hyundai Development Co-Engineering & Construction

<ul>
<li>In this insight, we highlight the recent pricing gap divergences of the major Korean holdcos and opcos which could provide trading opportunities in 2Q 2024.</li>
<li>Of the 38 pair trades, 26 of them involved holdcos outperforming opcos in the past six months, suggesting increased capital allocation to Korean holdcos relative to their opcos.  </li>
<li>These pairs could generate trading opportunities in terms of their pricing gaps closing reversal. [CJ Corp vs CJ Cheiljedang &amp; Hanjin KAL Corp vs Korean Air Lines].</li>
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In this insight, we highlight the recent pricing gap divergences of the major Korean holdcos and opcos which could provide trading opportunities in 2Q 2024.
Of the 38 pair trades, 26 of them involved holdcos outperforming opcos in the past six months, suggesting increased capital allocation to Korean holdcos relative to their opcos.  
These pairs could generate trading opportunities in terms of their pricing gaps closing reversal. [CJ Corp vs CJ Cheiljedang &amp; Hanjin KAL Corp vs Korean Air Lines].


Korean Holdcos Vs Opcos Gap Trading Opportunities in 2Q 2024

South Korea

Medy-Tox Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company.  The Company researches, develops and manufactures biopharmaceutical products using clostridium botulinum which is a microorganism toxin.

Seegene, Inc. manufactures In Vitro Diagnostic (IVD) products mainly through molecular diagnostic method.  The Company provides diagnostic & screening products for cancer, sepsis, influenza and virus infection.

BIONEER Corp. provides molecular biology products & services.  The Company's product includes oligo synthesis, nucleic acid amplication and purification kits, and instruments for detecting biowarfare agents.

Green Cross Holdings Corporation is a holding company, which operates pharmaceutical, biotechnology, distribution system, life insurance, and healthcare entities.  The Company also invests in biotechnology venture capital and markets medical research information.

SillaJen, Inc. provides medical research and development services. The Company researches and develops treatment of cancer based on genetic recombination virus. SillaJen conducts its business in South Korea and the United States.

Hugel, Inc. is a Bio-pharmaceutical company that focuses on developing beauty/cosmetics related products.  The Company's main products include botulinum toxin and fillers.

Eubiologics Co. Ltd. researches and develops biopharmaceuticals. The Company offers bacterial vaccines for new epidemics and antibiotic resistance. Eubiologics operates in South Korea.

Genexine Co., Ltd. is bio technology company. The Company specialize in the development of therapeutic vaccines and next generation antibody fusion protein medications.

Pharmicell Co.,Ltd. is a Biotechnology company.  The Company's business area inlcudes stem cell therapeutics, Stem cell banking, Bio-based business and Cosmetics.

Amicogen, Inc. develops, produces and markets specialty enzymes and functional food ingredients. The Company offers special biocatalysts,  enzyme-based new functional materials, health foods, and consumer products.

Shanghai Haohai Biological Technology Company Limited manufactures absorbable biomedical materials. The Company targets therapeutic areas such as orthopedics, anti-adhesion and hemostasis, ophthalmology, and wound care and tissue filling.

Shanghai Haohai Biological Technology (6826 HK)

Zhongyuan Union Cell & Gene Engineering Corp Ltd, mainly operates in the stem cell inspection and storage business and other stem cell related business.

Zhongyuan Union Cell & Gene Eng Corp (600645 CH)

Beijing SL Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. develops, manufactures and markets genetic engineering drugs, biological drugs, chemical drugs and medicine preparations.

Da An Gene Company Limited of Sun Yat-Sen University researches, develops, manufactures, and sells fluorescence Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) diagnostic kits and related medical equipment.  The Company's products are used in diagnosing Hepatitis B virus, Hepatitis C virus, Mycobacterium tuberculosis, chlamydia trachomatis, and SARS coronavirus.

OPKO Health, Inc. is involved in the discovery, development, and commercialization of pharmaceutical products, vaccines, and diagnostic products.

Jinyu Bio-Technology Co Ltd manufactures and markets biopharmaceuticals for animals and cashmere products.  The Company also produces linseed oil and invests in real estate development business.

Jinyu Bio-Technology Co., Ltd. (600201 CH)

Xencor, Inc. develops antibody and protein therapeutics to treat cancer and autoimmune inflammation. The Company markets its products to healthcare providers and facilities throughout the United States and internationally.

Chengzhi Company Limited manufactures and sells household chemical products, biotechnology products, pharmaceuticals, and information technology products. The Company's products include detergents, toothpastes, D-ribose, L-glutamine, Chinese traditional medicines, computer memory devices, and other related products.

PolyNovo Limited is a biotechnology company. The Company has a portfolio of biodegradeable polymers that have potential for application across numerous medical fields.

Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a pharmaceutical company. The Company discovers, develops, manufactures, and commercializes marketed drugs.   Ironwood products used in treatments of cholesterol, gastrointestinal and cardiovascular diseases, pain, inflammation, and others.

Green Cross Corporation manufactures household medical drugs. The Company's product includes medicines for cold and fever, nutrition, antiseptic drug, and a lip balm.

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Green Cross (006280 KS)