Global Healthcare Analyst

Tina Banerjee

Equity Bottom-Up

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/daiichi-sankyo-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:3014:1" rel="noopener">Daiichi Sankyo (4568 JP)</a> reported a 25% YoY revenue growth in Q1FY24, mainly driven by oncology drug Enhertu. The company reiterated FY24 guidance, with revenue and operating profit growing double-digit.</li>
<li>Daiichi Sankyo’s drug candidate datopotamab deruxtecan demonstrated statistically significant and clinically meaningful progression-free survival benefit in certain types of breast cancer patients in pivotal phase 3 trial.</li>
<li>Enhertu is well-positioned for geography and indication expansion as well as market share gain. Strengthening oncology portfolio and rich late-stage pipeline entail significant growth opportunity for the company.</li>
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Daiichi Sankyo (4568 JP) reported a 25% YoY revenue growth in Q1FY24, mainly driven by oncology drug Enhertu. The company reiterated FY24 guidance, with revenue and operating profit growing double-digit.
Daiichi Sankyo’s drug candidate datopotamab deruxtecan demonstrated statistically significant and clinically meaningful progression-free survival benefit in certain types of breast cancer patients in pivotal phase 3 trial.
Enhertu is well-positioned for geography and indication expansion as well as market share gain. Strengthening oncology portfolio and rich late-stage pipeline entail significant growth opportunity for the company.


Daiichi Sankyo (4568 JP): Strong Start of FY24; Partnered Oncology Drug Candidate Hits First Goal

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>On August 29, the Centers for Medicare &amp; Medicaid Services unveiled list of 10 drugs, which will come for the first round of price negotiations under the Inflation Reduction Act.</li>
<li>From June 2022 to May 2023, more than 8 million people covered by Medicare used these 10 drugs, which accounted for more than $50B spending in Medicare Part D.</li>
<li>The negotiated price will be effective on January 1, 2026. Most of the companies will not be significantly impacted by the drug price negotiation.</li>
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On August 29, the Centers for Medicare &amp; Medicaid Services unveiled list of 10 drugs, which will come for the first round of price negotiations under the Inflation Reduction Act.
From June 2022 to May 2023, more than 8 million people covered by Medicare used these 10 drugs, which accounted for more than $50B spending in Medicare Part D.
The negotiated price will be effective on January 1, 2026. Most of the companies will not be significantly impacted by the drug price negotiation.


10 Drugs To Come Under First Round of Medicare Price Negotiations in US to Curb Inflation

APAC IPOs & Placements, Aequitas Research

Clarence Chu

APAC IPOs & Placements

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.

Equity Capital Markets

WuXi XDC Cayman  / Equity Capital Markets

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/wuxi-xdc-cayman-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:39917:1" rel="noopener">WuXi XDC Cayman Inc (1877628D HK)</a> is looking to raise at least US$100m in its upcoming Hong Kong IPO.</li>
<li>WuXi XDC Cayman (WXDC) is a CRDMO focused on the global antibody drug conjugates (ADC) and broader bioconjugate market providing integrated and end-to-end services.</li>
<li>In this note, we will talk about the not-so-positive aspects of the deal.</li>
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WuXi XDC Cayman Inc (1877628D HK) is looking to raise at least US$100m in its upcoming Hong Kong IPO.
WuXi XDC Cayman (WXDC) is a CRDMO focused on the global antibody drug conjugates (ADC) and broader bioconjugate market providing integrated and end-to-end services.
In this note, we will talk about the not-so-positive aspects of the deal.


WuXi XDC Cayman Pre-IPO - The Negatives - Bottlenecks Have Held Margins Back. Receivables Ballooning

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/wuxi-xdc-cayman-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:39917:1" rel="noopener">WuXi XDC Cayman Inc (1877628D HK)</a> is looking to raise at least US$100m in its upcoming Hong Kong IPO.</li>
<li>WuXi XDC Cayman (WXDC) is a CRDMO focused on the global antibody drug conjugates (ADC) and broader bioconjugate market providing integrated and end-to-end services.</li>
<li>In this note, we will talk about the positive aspects of the deal.</li>
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WuXi XDC Cayman Inc (1877628D HK) is looking to raise at least US$100m in its upcoming Hong Kong IPO.
WuXi XDC Cayman (WXDC) is a CRDMO focused on the global antibody drug conjugates (ADC) and broader bioconjugate market providing integrated and end-to-end services.
In this note, we will talk about the positive aspects of the deal.


WuXi XDC Cayman Pre-IPO - The Positives - Sales Have Surged Leading to Market Share Gains

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

Baptista Research

Independent research on the U.S. markets

Baptista Research is an independent financial research house focused on the U.S. markets. We provide equity research as well as credit research reports on the top-listed U.S. companies with most of our focus on technology, consumer goods and services, automobiles, industrials, oil and gas, pharma, and healthcare. Our research has served more than 3000 institutional investors including mutual funds, hedge funds, banks, family offices, and various buy-side firms. We operate a research subscription service where institutions, as well as retail investors, can have priority access to all our research. We also have a wide distribution of our research reports across some of the top global financial platforms. Apart from equity research and credit research, we also provide advisory services with respect to mergers & acquisitions (M&A), private equity/ venture capital fundraising, valuation reports, and investment management services for corporates.
Baptista Research is owned and managed by Ishan Majumdar, an ex-Venture Capitalist/ Investment Banker, a Chartered Accountant, and a Masters’ degree holder in Management from HEC Paris. Ishan has nearly a decade of experience in Mergers and Acquisitions, Leveraged Buyouts (LBOs), Venture Capital Investing, Corporate Strategy, and Valuation in front-office roles at the likes of BNP Paribas CIB, Credit Agricole CIB, Groupe Danone, and TIW Private Equity. He has worked on and closed multiple acquisition deals, leveraged buyouts, and start-up investment transactions.

Astrazeneca Plc Spons Adr / Equity Bottom-Up

<ul><li>AstraZeneca PLC managed to exceed analyst expectations in terms of revenue and earnings.</li><li>The first half of the year saw a rise in total revenue.</li><li>We give AstraZeneca PLC a 'Hold' rating with a revised target price.</li></ul>

AstraZeneca PLC managed to exceed analyst expectations in terms of revenue and earnings.The first half of the year saw a rise in total revenue.We give AstraZeneca PLC a 'Hold' rating with a revised target price.

AstraZeneca PLC: What Is The Blueprint For Their Recent Performance? – Key Drivers

United Kingdom

AstraZeneca PLC operates as a holding company. The Company, through its subsidiaries, researches, manufactures, and sells pharmaceutical and medical products. AstraZeneca focuses its operations on eight therapeutic areas, including gastrointestinal, oncology, cardiovascular, respiratory, central nervous system, pain control, anaesthesia, and infection.

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Daiichi Sankyo (4568 JP): Strong Start of FY24; Partnered Oncology Drug Candidate Hits First Goal

Daiichi Sankyo reports 25% YoY revenue growth in Q1, mainly driven by oncology drug Enhertu. Drug candidate Dato-DXd met primary endpoint in...

Tina Banerjee

10 Drugs To Come Under First Round of Medicare Price Negotiations in US to Curb Inflation

CMS announces first round of price negotiations for 10 drugs under Inflation Reduction Act, affecting millions of Medicare users and $50B in...

Tina Banerjee

WuXi XDC Cayman Pre-IPO - The Negatives - Bottlenecks Have Held Margins Back. Receivables Ballooning

WuXi XDC Cayman Inc (1877628D HK) is looking to raise at least US$100m in its upcoming Hong Kong IPO. In this note, we will talk about the not-so...

Clarence Chu

AstraZeneca PLC: What Is The Blueprint For Their Recent Performance? – Key Drivers

AstraZeneca PLC managed to exceed analyst expectations in terms of revenue and earnings. The first half of the year saw a rise in total...

Baptista Research

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Daiichi Sankyo (4568 JP): Strong Start of FY24; Partnered Oncology Drug Candidate Hits First Goal

​Daiichi Sankyo reports 25% YoY revenue growth in Q1, mainly driven by oncology drug Enhertu. Drug candidate Dato-DXd met primary endpoint in...

Tina Banerjee

10 Drugs To Come Under First Round of Medicare Price Negotiations in US to Curb Inflation

​CMS announces first round of price negotiations for 10 drugs under Inflation Reduction Act, affecting millions of Medicare users and $50B in...

Tina Banerjee

WuXi XDC Cayman Pre-IPO - The Negatives - Bottlenecks Have Held Margins Back. Receivables Ballooning

WuXi XDC Cayman Inc (1877628D HK) is looking to raise at least US$100m in its upcoming Hong Kong IPO. In this note, we will talk about the not-so...

Clarence Chu

WuXi XDC Cayman Pre-IPO - The Positives - Sales Have Surged Leading to Market Share Gains

WuXi XDC Cayman Inc (1877628D HK) is looking to raise at least US$100m in its upcoming Hong Kong IPO. In this note, we will talk about the positive...

Clarence Chu

AstraZeneca PLC: What Is The Blueprint For Their Recent Performance? – Key Drivers

AstraZeneca PLC managed to exceed analyst expectations in terms of revenue and earnings. The first half of the year saw a rise in total...

Baptista Research

Daiichi Sankyo reports 25% YoY revenue growth in Q1, mainly driven by oncology drug Enhertu. Drug candidate Dato-DXd met primary endpoint in...

CMS announces first round of price negotiations for 10 drugs under Inflation Reduction Act, affecting millions of Medicare users and $50B in...