HK/China Healthcare Analyst (ex-Fosun Pharma)

Xinyao (Criss) Wang

Equity Bottom-Up

Ascentage Pharma Group Corp / Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>Ascentage was originally in an extremely difficult situation, but the cooperation with Takeda turned things around. Ascentage has obtained urgently needed cash flow to solve the survival problem.</li>
<li>At this stage, it’s possible for Ascentage to hit about 50% market value of HCM.  Investors are interested to know if APG-2575 would also be out-licensed, which however is not easy.</li>
<li>Ascentage’s current strength isn’t sufficient to self-build sales system. While this deal is a good start, if Ascentage still chooses to do commercialization on its own, it’s time to sell. </li>
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Ascentage was originally in an extremely difficult situation, but the cooperation with Takeda turned things around. Ascentage has obtained urgently needed cash flow to solve the survival problem.
At this stage, it’s possible for Ascentage to hit about 50% market value of HCM.  Investors are interested to know if APG-2575 would also be out-licensed, which however is not easy.
Ascentage’s current strength isn’t sufficient to self-build sales system. While this deal is a good start, if Ascentage still chooses to do commercialization on its own, it’s time to sell. 


Ascentage Pharma (6855.HK) Signs $1.3B Deal with Takeda - Finally on the Right Path

Innovent Biologics Inc / Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>The biggest characteristic of <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> is its strong ability of resources integration. Besides, when it comes to execution, clinical efficiency and R&amp;D productivity, Innovent deserves credit.</li>
<li>If having 10 big commercialized drugs are the threshold for becoming a biopharma, Innovent's upgrade from biotech to biopharma is almost complete. </li>
<li>Innovent has enough cash flow over the next few years to support development, and may even turn losses into profits. So, we think that Innovent could get through “this winter”. </li>
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The biggest characteristic of Innovent Biologics Inc (1801 HK) is its strong ability of resources integration. Besides, when it comes to execution, clinical efficiency and R&amp;D productivity, Innovent deserves credit.
If having 10 big commercialized drugs are the threshold for becoming a biopharma, Innovent's upgrade from biotech to biopharma is almost complete. 
Innovent has enough cash flow over the next few years to support development, and may even turn losses into profits. So, we think that Innovent could get through “this winter”. 


Innovent Biologics Inc (1801.HK) - Capable of Surviving “this Winter”

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 analyze the weekly Hong Kong Connect flows with our data engine for holding position as of August 30th.</li>
<li>The top stocks by inflows and outflows were tabulated for all market, HSCEI, mid cap and s/mid cap groups.</li>
<li>We highlight flows for Tencent (700 HK), Xiaomi Corporation (1810 HK).</li>
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We analyze the weekly Hong Kong Connect flows with our data engine for holding position as of August 30th.
The top stocks by inflows and outflows were tabulated for all market, HSCEI, mid cap and s/mid cap groups.
We highlight flows for Tencent (700 HK), Xiaomi Corporation (1810 HK).


Hong Kong Connect Flows (Aug 30th): Tencent, Xiaomi Corporation

Shandong Weigao Group Medical Polymer Co / Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>We noticed some positive updates about Ascentage as competitors' products have encountered varying degrees of challenges. However, the top priority for Ascentage is to get the approval of APG-2575 first.</li>
<li>China Resources Boya has agreed to buy Green Cross for RMB1.82 billion, with premium of 160%.We think this is the right strategy considering the high barriers in blood products industry. </li>
<li>Weigao’s performance was negatively affected by VBP and anti-corruption campaign. The unsatisfactory share price performance is closely related to its business model. 2x P/S is reasonable for Weigao.</li>
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We noticed some positive updates about Ascentage as competitors' products have encountered varying degrees of challenges. However, the top priority for Ascentage is to get the approval of APG-2575 first.
China Resources Boya has agreed to buy Green Cross for RMB1.82 billion, with premium of 160%.We think this is the right strategy considering the high barriers in blood products industry. 
Weigao’s performance was negatively affected by VBP and anti-corruption campaign. The unsatisfactory share price performance is closely related to its business model. 2x P/S is reasonable for Weigao.


China Healthcare Weekly (July.28)- Ascentage Gets "A Big Gift", CR Boya Acquires Green Cross, Weigao

Blue Lotus China New Economy Research, Blue Lotus Research Institute

Eric Wen

Blue Lotus China New Economy Research

China growth and global non-US Internet equities

Blue Lotus Research Institute

Blue Lotus Research is a Hong Kong Type 4 Licensed investment advisory firm focusing on Chinese growth equities and global non-US Internet equities

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<li>C1Q24 was marked by liquidity crises in innovative drug and medical device, and depressed margin in digital health. We believe this is a buying opportunity;</li>
<li>PD-1 has recovered nicely in C2H23 and exceeded our expectation made for 2023.We forecast 20% YoY growth in 2024.Further,pipeline maturity has led to new drugs in autoimmune and metabolic drugs;</li>
<li>Biosimilar has proven to be part of the solution to deal with low paying ability of Chinese healthcare and denial of access to the high paying US healthcare market. </li>
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C1Q24 was marked by liquidity crises in innovative drug and medical device, and depressed margin in digital health. We believe this is a buying opportunity;
PD-1 has recovered nicely in C2H23 and exceeded our expectation made for 2023.We forecast 20% YoY growth in 2024.Further,pipeline maturity has led to new drugs in autoimmune and metabolic drugs;
Biosimilar has proven to be part of the solution to deal with low paying ability of Chinese healthcare and denial of access to the high paying US healthcare market. 


[Blue Lotus Healthcare Sector Update]: Bottom-Fishing at the Bottom of the Business Cycle

China

Ascentage Pharma Group International operates as a clinical-stage biotechnology company. The Company develops novel therapies for cancers, hepatitis B virus, age-related diseases, and more. Ascentage Pharma Group International conducts businesses in China, the United States, and other countries.

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Ascentage Pharma Group Corp (6855 HK)

Ascentage Pharma (6855.HK) Signs $1.3B Deal with Takeda - Finally on the Right Path

Cooperation with Takeda saves Ascentage from survival problem, but self-building sales team remains a challenge. Investors eye anther deal with...

Xinyao (Criss) Wang

Innovent Biologics Inc (1801.HK) - Capable of Surviving “this Winter”

After continuous pullback, investors may lose interest in Innovent. However, it still has investment value based on pipeline, resources, R&D and...

Xinyao (Criss) Wang

Hong Kong Connect Flows (Aug 30th): Tencent, Xiaomi Corporation

We analyzed southbound Hong Kong connect flows in the past week and highlighted flows for Tencent (700 HK), Xiaomi Corporation (1810 HK).

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

China Healthcare Weekly (July.28)- Ascentage Gets "A Big Gift", CR Boya Acquires Green Cross, Weigao

We noticed some positive updates about Ascentage as competitors' products encountered challenges. China Resources Boya acquires Green Cross....

Xinyao (Criss) Wang

[Blue Lotus Healthcare Sector Update]: Bottom-Fishing at the Bottom of the Business Cycle

Liquidity crises in healthcare innovation present buying opportunity;PD-1 exceeds expectations with 20%YoY growth forecast for 2024;Biosimilars...

Blue Lotus Research Institute

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Ascentage Pharma (6855.HK) Signs $1.3B Deal with Takeda - Finally on the Right Path

​Cooperation with Takeda saves Ascentage from survival problem, but self-building sales team remains a challenge. Investors eye anther deal with...

Xinyao (Criss) Wang

Innovent Biologics Inc (1801.HK) - Capable of Surviving “this Winter”

After continuous pullback, investors may lose interest in Innovent. However, it still has investment value based on pipeline, resources, R&D and...

Xinyao (Criss) Wang

Hong Kong Connect Flows (Aug 30th): Tencent, Xiaomi Corporation

We analyzed southbound Hong Kong connect flows in the past week and highlighted flows for Tencent (700 HK), Xiaomi Corporation (1810 HK).

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

China Healthcare Weekly (July.28)- Ascentage Gets "A Big Gift", CR Boya Acquires Green Cross, Weigao

We noticed some positive updates about Ascentage as competitors' products encountered challenges. China Resources Boya acquires Green Cross....

Xinyao (Criss) Wang

[Blue Lotus Healthcare Sector Update]: Bottom-Fishing at the Bottom of the Business Cycle

​Liquidity crises in healthcare innovation present buying opportunity;PD-1 exceeds expectations with 20%YoY growth forecast for 2024;Biosimilars...

Blue Lotus Research Institute

Cooperation with Takeda saves Ascentage from survival problem, but self-building sales team remains a challenge. Investors eye anther deal with...

Liquidity crises in healthcare innovation present buying opportunity;PD-1 exceeds expectations with 20%YoY growth forecast for 2024;Biosimilars...