Equity Long-Short Analyst

Pyari Menon

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

<p>While modern pharmacology has been able to produce new medicines to treat or manage most diseases, these drugs often cause unpredictable side effects, which sometimes lead to the development of secondary diseases, especially for chronic conditions. One possible alternative to the problem of sustained use of drugs is <strong>electro, radiation, and ultrasound therapy. </strong></p>
<p>In the area of <strong>electrotherapy</strong>, <strong><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/medtronic-plc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:14982:1" rel="noopener">Medtronic Plc (MDT US)</a></strong> and <strong><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/boston-scientific-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:11115:1" rel="noopener">Boston Scientific (BSX US)</a></strong> are the clear leaders by far, with dominance in the number of innovations, positive mentions, and impact of their innovations. However, with the increased use of electrotherapy for pain management and physiotherapy smaller players with unique products now compete in specific silos. Three small-cap names that screen well technologically are <strong><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/nevro-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:2218:1" rel="noopener">Nevro Corp (NVRO US)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/nuvasive-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:8384:1" rel="noopener">Nuvasive Inc (NUVA US)</a></strong>, and <strong><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/integer-holdings-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:18313:1" rel="noopener">Greatbatch Inc (ITGR US)</a></strong>.</p>
<p>In Radiotherapy <strong><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/siemens-healthineers-ag" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:29221:1" rel="noopener">Siemens Healthineers AG (SHL GR)</a> </strong> leads the field.  Surprisingly a private company <strong>Aerin Medical</strong> which provides treatment options for chronic nasal conditions and is a play on rising allergies and sleep apnoea comes in second</p>
<p>In Ultrasound therapy, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/johnson-johnson" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:1132:1" rel="noopener">J<strong>ohnson &amp; Johnson (JNJ US)</strong></a> tops the list. A small-cap company <strong><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/butterfly-network-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:33050:1" rel="noopener">Butterfly Network Inc (BFLY US)</a></strong> prima facie seems to have products that could potentially change the way ultrasound scans are performed as their technologies allow for use of small portable equipment in conjunction with a smartphone or tablet to create an ultrasound machine.</p>

While modern pharmacology has been able to produce new medicines to treat or manage most diseases, these drugs often cause unpredictable side effects, which sometimes lead to the development of secondary diseases, especially for chronic conditions. One possible alternative to the problem of sustained use of drugs is electro, radiation, and ultrasound therapy. 
In the area of electrotherapy, Medtronic Plc (MDT US) and Boston Scientific (BSX US) are the clear leaders by far, with dominance in the number of innovations, positive mentions, and impact of their innovations. However, with the increased use of electrotherapy for pain management and physiotherapy smaller players with unique products now compete in specific silos. Three small-cap names that screen well technologically are Nevro Corp (NVRO US), Nuvasive Inc (NUVA US), and Greatbatch Inc (ITGR US).
In Radiotherapy Siemens Healthineers AG (SHL GR)  leads the field.  Surprisingly a private company Aerin Medical which provides treatment options for chronic nasal conditions and is a play on rising allergies and sleep apnoea comes in second
In Ultrasound therapy, Johnson &amp; Johnson (JNJ US) tops the list. A small-cap company Butterfly Network Inc (BFLY US) prima facie seems to have products that could potentially change the way ultrasound scans are performed as their technologies allow for use of small portable equipment in conjunction with a smartphone or tablet to create an ultrasound machine.

Stock Ideas Based on Data Mined from Technical Publications - Electro, Radio, & Ultrasound Therapies

IPOs and Catalysts/Events, Global Equity Research Ltd

Arun George

IPOs and Catalysts/Events

Uncompromised, Independent, Conflict-Free Research

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Equity Capital Markets

MicroTech Medical Hangzhou / Equity Capital Markets

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<div><p><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/microtech-medical-hangzhou-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:33367:1" rel="noopener">MicroTech Medical Hangzhou (2235 HK)</a> is focused on diabetes management, providing both diabetes treatment and diabetes monitoring medical devices to improve diabetes management globally. The core product is Equil which is a semi-disposable patch insulin pump that was commercially launched in 2018 in China.</p></div>
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<p>At the proposed IPO price range of HK$27.70-31.15 per share, Microtech will have a market cap of HK$11,732-13,193 million ($1.5-1.7 billion). At the mid-point of the IPO price range, the net proceeds are HK$1,750.0 million ($225 million).</p>
<p>Eleven cornerstone investors will purchase $153.5 million worth of the offer shares (63.9% of the offer shares at the mid-point of the IPO price range). Two out of the eleven cornerstones are existing investors. They are LAV Group and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/tencent-holdings-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:26:1" rel="noopener">Tencent (700 HK)</a>. The remaining cornerstones which are not existing shareholders are Invesco, UBS AM, Springhill Fund, Hudson Bay, Boyu Capital, Lake Bleu Capital, Octagon Capital, OrbiMed and Sage Partners.</p>
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</div><div><p>In <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/microtech-medical-ipo-initiation-fighting-diabetes" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:58570" rel="noopener">MicroTech Medical IPO Initiation: Fighting Diabetes</a>, we opined that Microtech has three categories of commercialised products which are Equil (the core product), BGMS and CGMS. Equil is the only patch insulin pump approved in China. In combination with attractive pricing, Equil has significant headroom to increase its China market share from its 3% share in 2020, in our view. Also, AiDEX G7 CGMS, which is currently in the early stage of marketing, presents a near-term growth opportunity. We concluded that Microtech is worth a closer look.</p></div><div><div><div class="content-highlight"><p>Our valuation analysis suggests that the IPO price range is full and we would remain on the sidelines awaiting a better entry opportunity. </p></div></div></div>


MicroTech Medical Hangzhou (2235 HK) is focused on diabetes management, providing both diabetes treatment and diabetes monitoring medical devices to improve diabetes management globally. The core product is Equil which is a semi-disposable patch insulin pump that was commercially launched in 2018 in China.

At the proposed IPO price range of HK$27.70-31.15 per share, Microtech will have a market cap of HK$11,732-13,193 million ($1.5-1.7 billion). At the mid-point of the IPO price range, the net proceeds are HK$1,750.0 million ($225 million).
Eleven cornerstone investors will purchase $153.5 million worth of the offer shares (63.9% of the offer shares at the mid-point of the IPO price range). Two out of the eleven cornerstones are existing investors. They are LAV Group and Tencent (700 HK). The remaining cornerstones which are not existing shareholders are Invesco, UBS AM, Springhill Fund, Hudson Bay, Boyu Capital, Lake Bleu Capital, Octagon Capital, OrbiMed and Sage Partners.

In MicroTech Medical IPO Initiation: Fighting Diabetes, we opined that Microtech has three categories of commercialised products which are Equil (the core product), BGMS and CGMS. Equil is the only patch insulin pump approved in China. In combination with attractive pricing, Equil has significant headroom to increase its China market share from its 3% share in 2020, in our view. Also, AiDEX G7 CGMS, which is currently in the early stage of marketing, presents a near-term growth opportunity. We concluded that Microtech is worth a closer look.Our valuation analysis suggests that the IPO price range is full and we would remain on the sidelines awaiting a better entry opportunity. 

MicroTech Medical IPO: Valuation Insights

<p><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/microtech-medical-hangzhou-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:33367:1" rel="noopener">MicroTech Medical Hangzhou (2235 HK)</a> is focused on diabetes management, providing both diabetes treatment and diabetes monitoring medical devices to improve diabetes management globally. The core product is Equil which is a semi-disposable patch insulin pump that was commercially launched in 2018 in China. Microtech has launched an HKEx IPO to raise net proceeds of HK$1,750.0 million ($225 million). </p><p>Microtech has a credible management team with a commendable track record in developing and commercialising products. Microtech also has several blue-chip backers such as <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/tencent-holdings-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:26:1" rel="noopener">Tencent (700 HK)</a>, Taikang, Lilly AsiaVentures, Qiming Venture Partners, IDG Capital, 3H Health and CICC Pucheng. </p><div class="content-highlight"><p>Microtech has three categories of commercialised products which are Equil (the core product), BGMS and CGMS. Equil is the only patch insulin pump approved in China. In combination with attractive pricing, Equil has significant headroom to increase its market share from its 3% market share in 2020, in our view. Also, AiDEX G7 CGMS, which is currently in the early stage of marketing, presents a near-term growth opportunity. Overall, we believe that Microtech is worth a closer look. We will discuss valuation in our next note. </p></div>

MicroTech Medical Hangzhou (2235 HK) is focused on diabetes management, providing both diabetes treatment and diabetes monitoring medical devices to improve diabetes management globally. The core product is Equil which is a semi-disposable patch insulin pump that was commercially launched in 2018 in China. Microtech has launched an HKEx IPO to raise net proceeds of HK$1,750.0 million ($225 million). Microtech has a credible management team with a commendable track record in developing and commercialising products. Microtech also has several blue-chip backers such as Tencent (700 HK), Taikang, Lilly AsiaVentures, Qiming Venture Partners, IDG Capital, 3H Health and CICC Pucheng. Microtech has three categories of commercialised products which are Equil (the core product), BGMS and CGMS. Equil is the only patch insulin pump approved in China. In combination with attractive pricing, Equil has significant headroom to increase its market share from its 3% market share in 2020, in our view. Also, AiDEX G7 CGMS, which is currently in the early stage of marketing, presents a near-term growth opportunity. Overall, we believe that Microtech is worth a closer look. We will discuss valuation in our next note. 

MicroTech Medical IPO Initiation: Fighting Diabetes

Independent research on the U.S. markets, Baptista Research

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Abbott Laboratories / Equity Capital Markets

<ul><li>Abbott Laboratories is one company that has heavily benefitted from the Covid-19 testing and is now witnessing a strong growth in its other segments as well.</li><li>The company delivered yet another all-around beat with an 11.5% organic revenue growth and a triple-digit jump in earnings per share.</li><li>Its top-line was driven by strong growth across all four of its primary businesses, including double-digit growth in pharmaceuticals, nutrition, and medical equipment.</li></ul>

Abbott Laboratories is one company that has heavily benefitted from the Covid-19 testing and is now witnessing a strong growth in its other segments as well.The company delivered yet another all-around beat with an 11.5% organic revenue growth and a triple-digit jump in earnings per share.Its top-line was driven by strong growth across all four of its primary businesses, including double-digit growth in pharmaceuticals, nutrition, and medical equipment.

Quality-first, Business-perspective Strategy, Urbem (HK) Limited

Steven Chen

Quality-first, Business-perspective Strategy

Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>I seldom touched those unpredicatble biotech stocks, but Bioventix is an exception;</li>
<li>The company provides a bond-like cash streams for its owners, through a well-moated, highly predictable business model;</li>
<li>Although it is not clear whether the share can offer a 20% total return at this price level, I see a high chance for it to outperform the market benchmark with a limited downside from here in the long run.</li>
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I seldom touched those unpredicatble biotech stocks, but Bioventix is an exception;
The company provides a bond-like cash streams for its owners, through a well-moated, highly predictable business model;
Although it is not clear whether the share can offer a 20% total return at this price level, I see a high chance for it to outperform the market benchmark with a limited downside from here in the long run.


Bioventix: A Rare Biotech Play with a Low-Risk, High-Return Model

United States

Abbott Laboratories discovers, develops, manufactures, and sells a broad and diversified line of health care products and services. The Company's products include pharmaceuticals, nutritional, diagnostics, and vascular products. Abbott markets its products worldwide through affiliates and distributors.

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Abbott Laboratories (ABT US)

Stock Ideas Based on Data Mined from Technical Publications - Electro, Radio, & Ultrasound Therapies

The report identifies companies best positioned in Electro, Radiation, and Ultrasound therapeutic technologies. These therapies are a safer...

Pyari Menon

MicroTech Medical IPO: Valuation Insights

Our valuation analysis suggests that the IPO price range is full and we would remain on the sidelines awaiting a better entry opportunity.

Arun George

MicroTech Medical IPO Initiation: Fighting Diabetes

Microtech has launched an HKEx IPO to raise net proceeds of $225 m. Microtech has three categories of commercialised products and is worth a look at.

Arun George

Abbott Laboratories - Investment Thesis

Abbott Laboratories is one company that has heavily benefitted from the Covid-19 testing and is now witnessing a strong growth in its other...

Baptista Research

Bioventix: A Rare Biotech Play with a Low-Risk, High-Return Model

Although it is not clear whether this bond proxy can offer a 20% total return at this level, I see a high chance for it to outperform the benchmark...

Steven Chen

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