HK/China Healthcare Analyst (ex-Fosun Pharma)

Xinyao (Criss) Wang

Equity Bottom-Up

On August 12, 2021, <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> released its 2021 interim results. Revenue grew 45.7% YoY to RMB10,537 million in 2021/1H. Driven by the robust revenue growth, the net profit attributable to owners of the Company increased 55.8% YoY to RMB2,675 million, accounting for about 90% of the net profit in the whole year of 2020. It can be seen that WuXi AppTec’s performance maintained outstanding growth momentum. This insight mainly analyzed the 2021/1H performance, the business model, the concerns and the outlook of the Company.

On August 12, 2021, WuXi AppTec Co. Ltd. (2359 HK) released its 2021 interim results. Revenue grew 45.7% YoY to RMB10,537 million in 2021/1H. Driven by the robust revenue growth, the net profit attributable to owners of the Company increased 55.8% YoY to RMB2,675 million, accounting for about 90% of the net profit in the whole year of 2020. It can be seen that WuXi AppTec’s performance maintained outstanding growth momentum. This insight mainly analyzed the 2021/1H performance, the business model, the concerns and the outlook of the Company.

WuXi AppTec (603259.CH/2359.HK) - The Smart Business Model

Asymchem Laboratories Tianjin / Equity Bottom-Up

On August 15, 2021, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/asymchem-laboratories-tianjin-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:28265:1" rel="noopener">Asymchem Laboratories (002821 CH)</a> released its 2021/1H financial results. In the first half of 2021, the revenue of Asymchem was RMB1.76 billion, up 39.04% YoY. Net profit attributed to shareholders was RMB429 million, up 36.03% YoY. Net profit after deducting non-recurring gains and losses was RMB353 million, up 27.29% YoY. Obviously, the market is not satisfied with the performance. On August 16, Asymchem share price decreased by 10%. Meanwhile, the star institution Hillhouse Capital significantly reduced its holdings of about 2.2 million shares, which could lead to more concerns from the investors. This article mainly analyzed the performance of Asymchem in 2021/1H, the concerns and the outlook of the Company.

On August 15, 2021, Asymchem Laboratories (002821 CH) released its 2021/1H financial results. In the first half of 2021, the revenue of Asymchem was RMB1.76 billion, up 39.04% YoY. Net profit attributed to shareholders was RMB429 million, up 36.03% YoY. Net profit after deducting non-recurring gains and losses was RMB353 million, up 27.29% YoY. Obviously, the market is not satisfied with the performance. On August 16, Asymchem share price decreased by 10%. Meanwhile, the star institution Hillhouse Capital significantly reduced its holdings of about 2.2 million shares, which could lead to more concerns from the investors. This article mainly analyzed the performance of Asymchem in 2021/1H, the concerns and the outlook of the Company. 

Asymchem Laboratories (002821.CH) 2021H1 Results - Not Good Enough

Equity Capital Markets

Ambio Pharmaceuticals / Equity Capital Markets

On June 25, 2021, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/ambio-pharmaceuticals" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:33696:1" rel="noopener">Ambio Pharmaceuticals (ABP HK)</a> filed a prospectus with the HKEX and officially started its IPO process. Ambio is a leading peptide CDMO and also the fourth largest peptide CDMO service provider globally in terms of revenue in 2020. This insight mainly analyzed the industry characteristics, the business and the concerns of the Company.

On June 25, 2021, Ambio Pharmaceuticals (ABP HK) filed a prospectus with the HKEX and officially started its IPO process. Ambio is a leading peptide CDMO and also the fourth largest peptide CDMO service provider globally in terms of revenue in 2020. This insight mainly analyzed the industry characteristics, the business and the concerns of the Company.

Pre-IPO Ambio Pharmaceuticals - The Particularity of Peptide Drugs, the Strength and the Concerns

Asymchem Laboratories Tianjin / Equity Capital Markets

On June 28, 2021, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/asymchem-laboratories-tianjin-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:28265:1" rel="noopener">Asymchem Laboratories (002821 CH)</a>, the fifth largest drug substance CDMO globally and the largest China-based commercial stage chemical drug CDMO, submitted its listing application to the HKEX, which means that, after <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/hangzhou-tigermed-consulting-co-ltd-1008d609-73bd-4d76-8315-b29502a448ff" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:29212:1" rel="noopener">Hangzhou Tigermed Consulting (H) (3347 HK) </a>and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/pharmaron-beijing-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:28428:1" rel="noopener">Pharmaron Beijing Co Ltd-H (3759 HK)</a>, there would be another A+H listed CXO company in China. This insight mainly analyzed the industry characteristics, the strength and the concerns of Asymchem.

On June 28, 2021, Asymchem Laboratories (002821 CH), the fifth largest drug substance CDMO globally and the largest China-based commercial stage chemical drug CDMO, submitted its listing application to the HKEX, which means that, after WuXi AppTec Co. Ltd. (2359 HK), Hangzhou Tigermed Consulting (H) (3347 HK) and Pharmaron Beijing Co Ltd-H (3759 HK), there would be another A+H listed CXO company in China. This insight mainly analyzed the industry characteristics, the strength and the concerns of Asymchem.

Pre-IPO Asymchem Laboratories - The Strength and the Concerns

Head of Research, IPOs & Placements, Aequitas Research

Sumeet Singh

Head of Research, 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.

<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/asymchem-laboratories-tianjin-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:28265:1" rel="noopener">Asymchem Laboratories (002821 CH)</a> (AL) aims to raise around US$1-1.5bn in its H-share listing in Hong Kong. The A-shares listed were listed in Shenzhen in 2016.AL is a provider of outsourced pharmaceutical development and manufacturing solutions and services. AL provides process development and manufacturing services for small molecule drugs throughout the preclinical, clinical and commercial stages. According to Frost &amp; Sullivan, it is the fifth largest drug substance contract development manufacturing organization (CDMO) globally, and the largest China-based commercial stage chemical drug CDMO, as measured by 2020 revenue.As the A-shares are already listed and well covered, we will treat this listing more like a placement rather than an IPO. However, given the size of the listing, we will go into more details than we would for a regular placement. Hence, in this note we will briefly cover the company’s background and recent performance before touching upon the deal dynamics.

Asymchem Laboratories (002821 CH) (AL) aims to raise around US$1-1.5bn in its H-share listing in Hong Kong. The A-shares listed were listed in Shenzhen in 2016.AL is a provider of outsourced pharmaceutical development and manufacturing solutions and services. AL provides process development and manufacturing services for small molecule drugs throughout the preclinical, clinical and commercial stages. According to Frost &amp; Sullivan, it is the fifth largest drug substance contract development manufacturing organization (CDMO) globally, and the largest China-based commercial stage chemical drug CDMO, as measured by 2020 revenue.As the A-shares are already listed and well covered, we will treat this listing more like a placement rather than an IPO. However, given the size of the listing, we will go into more details than we would for a regular placement. Hence, in this note we will briefly cover the company’s background and recent performance before touching upon the deal dynamics. 

Asymchem Labs A/H Listing Early Look - Fast Growing, Relatively Insulated

China

Asymchem Laboratories (Tianjin) Co., Ltd. operates as a pharmaceutical company. The Company researches, produces, and sells organic and inorganic chemicals, medicines, and other related products. Asymchem Laboratories serves customers worldwide.

Asymchem Laboratories Tianjin (002821 CH)

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Asymchem Laboratories Tianjin (002821 CH)

WuXi AppTec (603259.CH/2359.HK) - The Smart Business Model

The article mainly analyzed WuXi AppTec in terms of its 2021/1H performance,the business model(traditional CRO/CDMO services, venture and fund...

Xinyao (Criss) Wang

Asymchem Laboratories (002821.CH) 2021H1 Results - Not Good Enough

This article analyzed Asymchem in terms of its 2021/1H financial results, the comparison with peers, the concerns on growth, the valuation and the...

Xinyao (Criss) Wang

Pre-IPO Ambio Pharmaceuticals - The Particularity of Peptide Drugs, the Strength and the Concerns

The article mainly analyzed Ambio Pharmaceuticals in terms of the particularity of peptide drugs & industry characteristics, the strength of its...

Xinyao (Criss) Wang

Pre-IPO Asymchem Laboratories - The Strength and the Concerns

The article mainly analyzed Asymchem Laboratories in terms of the industry characteristics, the strength of its business, the comparison with...

Xinyao (Criss) Wang

Asymchem Labs A/H Listing Early Look - Fast Growing, Relatively Insulated

Asymchem Laboratories (002821 CH) (AL) aims to raise around US$1-1.5bn in its H-share listing in Hong Kong. The A-shares listed were listed in...

Sumeet Singh

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