HK/China Healthcare Analyst (ex-Fosun Pharma)

Xinyao (Criss) Wang

Event-Driven

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<li>The Share Alternative is necessary to improve success rate of privatization. Our guess is Henlius Biopharmaceuticals/Lin Lijun would vote for this privatization, but we’re not sure about Qatar Investment’s decision.</li>
<li>Due to its "flaws", undervaluation of Henlius is difficult to fundamentally change. So, those conservative and cautious investors would choose the Cash Alternative considering the risks behind the Share Alternative.</li>
<li>Even if there’re plans of re-listing, it may be based on a new entity formed after integrating Henlius and other assets within Fosun Pharma. So, the value of Rollover Entities/Securities remains uncertain.</li>
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The Share Alternative is necessary to improve success rate of privatization. Our guess is Henlius Biopharmaceuticals/Lin Lijun would vote for this privatization, but we’re not sure about Qatar Investment’s decision.
Due to its "flaws", undervaluation of Henlius is difficult to fundamentally change. So, those conservative and cautious investors would choose the Cash Alternative considering the risks behind the Share Alternative.
Even if there’re plans of re-listing, it may be based on a new entity formed after integrating Henlius and other assets within Fosun Pharma. So, the value of Rollover Entities/Securities remains uncertain.


Shanghai Henlius Biotech (2696.HK) - Privatization Has Taken a Positive Step Forward

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Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

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<li>We analyzed the latest HK SFC report for aggregate short position as of Jul 19th.</li>
<li>Top short increases and decreases were tabulated for one week and four week period. </li>
<li>We highlight short changes in Ping An, Meituan, China Mobile, HSBC, Haidilao, Picc P&amp;C, Gwmotor, Psbc.</li>
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We analyzed the latest HK SFC report for aggregate short position as of Jul 19th.
Top short increases and decreases were tabulated for one week and four week period. 
We highlight short changes in Ping An, Meituan, China Mobile, HSBC, Haidilao, Picc P&amp;C, Gwmotor, Psbc.


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Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>There’re rumor that Akeso’s AK112 and AK104 2024 revenue is RMB300 million and RMB1.5-1.6 billion respectively. Sales of AK104 may be below expectations, so Akeso decided to enter NRDL reimbursement.</li>
<li>Regardless of whether there is a takeover offer, reasonable valuation of Legend Bio is between US$12.5bn-US$15bn based on solid fundamentals. This deal is “a test” for the management of Genscript.</li>
<li>Current stock price of InnoCare just reflects its essence. If no new catalysts (e.g. breakthroughs in clinical data, new licensing agreement, etc.), we are not optimistic about the prospects of InnoCare.</li>
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There’re rumor that Akeso’s AK112 and AK104 2024 revenue is RMB300 million and RMB1.5-1.6 billion respectively. Sales of AK104 may be below expectations, so Akeso decided to enter NRDL reimbursement.
Regardless of whether there is a takeover offer, reasonable valuation of Legend Bio is between US$12.5bn-US$15bn based on solid fundamentals. This deal is “a test” for the management of Genscript.
Current stock price of InnoCare just reflects its essence. If no new catalysts (e.g. breakthroughs in clinical data, new licensing agreement, etc.), we are not optimistic about the prospects of InnoCare.


China Healthcare Weekly (July.21)-Rumor About Akeso, Takeover Bid for Legend Bio, InnoCare's Trouble

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<li>Fosun's preferred arrangement for Henlius is to list the Company in A-shares.Since IPO in A-shares failed and Henlius has begun to generate profits, Fosun finally feels the need for privatization.</li>
<li>Due to its "flaws", undervaluation of Henlius in the Hong Kong stock market is difficult to fundamentally change. So, for conservative/cautious investors, Fosun's one-time acquisition at a 30% premium is attractive.</li>
<li>The Potential Share Alternative Offer seems a good option, but it is uncertain whether investors are still willing to believe in Fosun's "good story" - the future re-listing is uncertain.</li>
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Fosun's preferred arrangement for Henlius is to list the Company in A-shares.Since IPO in A-shares failed and Henlius has begun to generate profits, Fosun finally feels the need for privatization.
Due to its "flaws", undervaluation of Henlius in the Hong Kong stock market is difficult to fundamentally change. So, for conservative/cautious investors, Fosun's one-time acquisition at a 30% premium is attractive.
The Potential Share Alternative Offer seems a good option, but it is uncertain whether investors are still willing to believe in Fosun's "good story" - the future re-listing is uncertain.


Shanghai Henlius Biotech Update (2696.HK) - The Story Behind Privatization

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Arun George

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/shanghai-henlius-biotech-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:27888:1" rel="noopener">Shanghai Henlius Biotech (2696 HK)</a> announced that the share alternative pre-condition was satisfied. However, the share alternative offer remains at <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/shanghai-fosun-pharmaceutical-group" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:8045:1" rel="noopener">Shanghai Fosun Pharmaceutical (Group) (2196 HK)</a>’s discretion. </li>
<li>Loyal Valley Capital (LVC), a pre-IPO investor, emerged as a substantial shareholder on 10 July, the deadline for submitting letters of interest for the share alternative offer.</li>
<li>The likely scenario is that the offer succeeds as the co-founders enter rollover arrangements, and a share alternative is introduced, which is taken by QIA and LVC. </li>
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Shanghai Henlius Biotech (2696 HK) announced that the share alternative pre-condition was satisfied. However, the share alternative offer remains at Shanghai Fosun Pharmaceutical (Group) (2196 HK)’s discretion. 
Loyal Valley Capital (LVC), a pre-IPO investor, emerged as a substantial shareholder on 10 July, the deadline for submitting letters of interest for the share alternative offer.
The likely scenario is that the offer succeeds as the co-founders enter rollover arrangements, and a share alternative is introduced, which is taken by QIA and LVC. 


Henlius (2696 HK): Dilemma as the Scrip Pre-Condition Met and a Substantial Shareholder Emerges

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Xinyao (Criss) Wang

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Henlius has met the pre-condition for a potential Share Alternative Offer. Since HK$24.60 Offer Price (50% lower than HK$49.6/share IPO price) is...

Xinyao (Criss) Wang

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Shanghai Henlius Biotech (2696.HK) - Privatization Has Taken a Positive Step Forward

Share Alternative is necessary to improve success rate of privatization, but there're risk behind. As undervaluation of Henlius is difficult to...

Xinyao (Criss) Wang

HK Short Interest Weekly: Ping An, Meituan, China Mobile, HSBC, Haidilao, Picc P&C, Gwmotor, Psbc

We analyzed the latest HK SFC report for aggregate short position as of Jul 19th and highlight short interest changes in Ping An, Meituan, China...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

China Healthcare Weekly (July.21)-Rumor About Akeso, Takeover Bid for Legend Bio, InnoCare's Trouble

​Revenue of Akeso's AK112 and AK104 in 2024 may fall short of expectations. Legend Bio got a takeover bid, which is "a test" for Genscript....

Xinyao (Criss) Wang

Shanghai Henlius Biotech Update (2696.HK) - The Story Behind Privatization

Henlius has met the pre-condition for a potential Share Alternative Offer. Since HK$24.60 Offer Price (50% lower than HK$49.6/share IPO price) is...

Xinyao (Criss) Wang

Henlius (2696 HK): Dilemma as the Scrip Pre-Condition Met and a Substantial Shareholder Emerges

The likely scenario is that the offer succeeds as the co-founders enter rollover arrangements, and a share alternative is introduced, which is...

Arun George

Revenue of Akeso's AK112 and AK104 in 2024 may fall short of expectations. Legend Bio got a takeover bid, which is "a test" for Genscript....