HK/China Healthcare Analyst (ex-Fosun Pharma)

Xinyao (Criss) Wang

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

With the gradual marketing of biological drugs, almost all of the world's top ten blockbuster drugs were dominated by biological drugs. From the global total sales of blockbuster drugs announced in 2020, the top three were AbbVie's Humira ($19,832 million sales in 2020), Merck’s Keytruda ($14,380 million sales in 2020) and BMS’s Revlimid ($12,106 million sales in 2020). Throughout the world, biological drugs have become the main direction of future development. In China, domestic pharmaceutical enterprises have also laid out biological drug products in their pipelines. The following mainly analyzed the development situation and investment opportunities in this market.

With the gradual marketing of biological drugs, almost all of the world's top ten blockbuster drugs were dominated by biological drugs. From the global total sales of blockbuster drugs announced in 2020, the top three were AbbVie's Humira ($19,832 million sales in 2020), Merck’s Keytruda ($14,380 million sales in 2020) and BMS’s Revlimid ($12,106 million sales in 2020). Throughout the world, biological drugs have become the main direction of future development. In China, domestic pharmaceutical enterprises have also laid out biological drug products in their pipelines. The following mainly analyzed the development situation and investment opportunities in this market. 

Industry Report - Insights on China Biological Drug Market

Equity Bottom-Up

Bio-Thera Solutions Ltd / Equity Bottom-Up

In the first quarter of 2021, following the failure of the BAT8001 phase III clinical trial, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/bio-thera-solutions-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:29127:1" rel="noopener">Bio-Thera Solutions Ltd (688177 CH)</a> announced the suspension of R&amp;D of two other projects in the pipeline, BAT8003 and BAT1306. It is estimated that Bio-Thera has invested about RMB340 million in these three projects. Currently, Bio-Thera has only one product (Qletli) on the market. In the financial reports of 2020, the revenue was RMB185 million and Qletli contributed about RMB183 million, almost the entire revenue of the Company. Meanwhile, the net loss in 2020 was RMB513 million, and the Company has been suffering from losses for five consecutive years. So, what's next for Bio-Thera after R&amp;D setbacks and years of losses?

In the first quarter of 2021, following the failure of the BAT8001 phase III clinical trial, Bio-Thera Solutions Ltd (688177 CH) announced the suspension of R&amp;D of two other projects in the pipeline, BAT8003 and BAT1306. It is estimated that Bio-Thera has invested about RMB340 million in these three projects. Currently, Bio-Thera has only one product (Qletli) on the market. In the financial reports of 2020, the revenue was RMB185 million and Qletli contributed about RMB183 million, almost the entire revenue of the Company. Meanwhile, the net loss in 2020 was RMB513 million, and the Company has been suffering from losses for five consecutive years. So, what's next for Bio-Thera after R&amp;D setbacks and years of losses?

Bio-Thera Solutions (688177.CH) - What's Next for Bio-Thera After R&D Setbacks and Years of Losses?

1. Industry viewpoints:<ul>
<li>In response to the rising incidence of infertility in recent years, the Central Committee of the China Democratic League plans to submit a proposal during the Two Sessions in March this year.</li>
<li>China's market for orphan drugs has huge potential and still remains untapped.</li>
<li>At present, in the domestic market of neurointerventional devices, multinational enterprises occupy the dominant position, and the overall scale of domestic enterprises is not large. The main reason is their product development strategy.</li>
</ul>2. Company news: News about the new acquisition and updated progress of new drugs from <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/wuxi-apptec-co-ltd-bf4a1265-beef-48b6-b82d-29308426030f" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:27795:1" rel="noopener">WuXi AppTec Co. Ltd. (2359 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>, <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/akeso-biopharma-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:28830:1" rel="noopener">Akeso Biopharma Inc (9926 HK)</a>. 3. Market review:Last week, stock price for healthcare sector in A share decreased 2.1%, while CSI 300 decreased 1.39% over the same period of time.4. Risk disclosure:Policy risk, R&amp;D risk, Company risk and COVID-19 risk.

1. Industry viewpoints:
In response to the rising incidence of infertility in recent years, the Central Committee of the China Democratic League plans to submit a proposal during the Two Sessions in March this year.
China's market for orphan drugs has huge potential and still remains untapped.
At present, in the domestic market of neurointerventional devices, multinational enterprises occupy the dominant position, and the overall scale of domestic enterprises is not large. The main reason is their product development strategy.
2. Company news: News about the new acquisition and updated progress of new drugs from WuXi AppTec Co. Ltd. (2359 HK), Innovent Biologics Inc (1801 HK), BeiGene Ltd (6160 HK) and Akeso Biopharma Inc (9926 HK). 3. Market review:Last week, stock price for healthcare sector in A share decreased 2.1%, while CSI 300 decreased 1.39% over the same period of time.4. Risk disclosure:Policy risk, R&amp;D risk, Company risk and COVID-19 risk.

1. Industry viewpoints:<ul>
<li>In the aspect of Chinese patent medicines, the main varieties of proprietary Chinese medicine are expected to be the first to be included in VBP, and medicines of stable quality are a higher priority.</li>
<li>Chemiluminescence is in the stage of rapid growth and the trend of intensive procurement of IVD consumables could drive import substitution.</li>
<li>The wellness tourism market has a good development environment and a huge growth potential.</li>
</ul>2. Company news:News about the updated progress of COVID-19 vaccine and new drugs from <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/cansino-biologics-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:27739:1" rel="noopener">CanSino Biologics Inc (6185 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>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/antengene-corp-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:29705:1" rel="noopener">Antengene (6996 HK)</a>, and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/akeso-biopharma-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:28830:1" rel="noopener">Akeso Biopharma Inc (9926 HK)</a>.3. Market review:Last week, stock price for healthcare sector in A share decreased 8.2%, while CSI 300 decreased 7.65% over the same period of time. 4. Risk disclosure:Policy risk, R&amp;D risk, Company risk and COVID-19 risk.

1. Industry viewpoints:
In the aspect of Chinese patent medicines, the main varieties of proprietary Chinese medicine are expected to be the first to be included in VBP, and medicines of stable quality are a higher priority.
Chemiluminescence is in the stage of rapid growth and the trend of intensive procurement of IVD consumables could drive import substitution.
The wellness tourism market has a good development environment and a huge growth potential.
2. Company news:News about the updated progress of COVID-19 vaccine and new drugs from CanSino Biologics Inc (6185 HK), Innovent Biologics Inc (1801 HK), Antengene (6996 HK), and Akeso Biopharma Inc (9926 HK).3. Market review:Last week, stock price for healthcare sector in A share decreased 8.2%, while CSI 300 decreased 7.65% over the same period of time. 4. Risk disclosure:Policy risk, R&amp;D risk, Company risk and COVID-19 risk.

Innovent Biologics Inc / Equity Bottom-Up

In recent years, <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> has launched a number of successful products, and the Company's investment value has significantly increased. Innovent leads the domestic counterparts in the layout of biological drugs and adhere to the development of internationally competitive products. The Company also establishes an excellent team to ensure the efficient implementation of the strategy. Meanwhile, Innovent is gradually transforming from a biotech company to a big pharma. With dozens of products in the pipeline, the Company is focusing on mainstream areas and is in the first echelon of clinical progress. In addition, with the rapid increase of sales after the listing of PD-1, its commercialization capability has also been recognized by the market.

In recent years, Innovent Biologics Inc (1801 HK) has launched a number of successful products, and the Company's investment value has significantly increased. Innovent leads the domestic counterparts in the layout of biological drugs and adhere to the development of internationally competitive products. The Company also establishes an excellent team to ensure the efficient implementation of the strategy. Meanwhile, Innovent is gradually transforming from a biotech company to a big pharma. With dozens of products in the pipeline, the Company is focusing on mainstream areas and is in the first echelon of clinical progress. In addition, with the rapid increase of sales after the listing of PD-1, its commercialization capability has also been recognized by the market. 

Innovent Biologics (1801 HK) - Have the Genes to Become a Big Pharma

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Akeso Inc. operates operatesa s a biotech company. The compnay develops treatments and therapies for various types of diseases. Akeso serves cutomers worldwide

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