Global Healthcare Analyst

Tina Banerjee

Equity Bottom-Up

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/peptidream-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:13514:1" rel="noopener">Peptidream Inc (4587 JP)</a> has reported strong result for H1 2023. Revenue jumped 88% YoY, and both the operating and net losses have narrowed compared with the year-ago period.</li>
<li>2023 guidance remains unchanged, with revenue of ¥30B (+12% YoY), core operating profit of ¥6.7B (-31% YoY), and net profit of ¥2.7B (-64% YoY).</li>
<li>In the mid-term (over the next 3–4 years), Peptidream aims for revenue of ~¥50B. The company has set a goal to reach revenue of ~¥100B by 2030.  </li>
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Peptidream Inc (4587 JP) has reported strong result for H1 2023. Revenue jumped 88% YoY, and both the operating and net losses have narrowed compared with the year-ago period.
2023 guidance remains unchanged, with revenue of ¥30B (+12% YoY), core operating profit of ¥6.7B (-31% YoY), and net profit of ¥2.7B (-64% YoY).
In the mid-term (over the next 3–4 years), Peptidream aims for revenue of ~¥50B. The company has set a goal to reach revenue of ~¥100B by 2030.  


Peptidream (4587 JP): Solid Revenue Growth Continued in 1H23; 2023 Guidance Remains Unchanged

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/lianbio" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:34478:1" rel="noopener">LianBio (LIAN US)</a>'s new drug application for its lead asset mavacamten is under priority review in China for the treatment of symptomatic obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, with approval expected in mid-2024.  </li>
<li>The company is expected to start commercialize mavacamten in Singapore and Macau this year. As of June 30, 2023, LianBio has cash balance of $267M, with runway into H1 2025.</li>
<li>LianBio is currently conducting phase 3 trial to evaluate the efficacy and safety of TP-03 in Chinese adult patients with Demodex blepharitis. Topline data is expected in 4Q23.</li>
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LianBio (LIAN US)'s new drug application for its lead asset mavacamten is under priority review in China for the treatment of symptomatic obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, with approval expected in mid-2024.  
The company is expected to start commercialize mavacamten in Singapore and Macau this year. As of June 30, 2023, LianBio has cash balance of $267M, with runway into H1 2025.
LianBio is currently conducting phase 3 trial to evaluate the efficacy and safety of TP-03 in Chinese adult patients with Demodex blepharitis. Topline data is expected in 4Q23.


LianBio (LIAN US): Lead Asset Is Approaching Commercialization; Satisfactory Cash Runway

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

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/ono-pharmaceutical-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:8979:1" rel="noopener">Ono Pharmaceutical (4528 JP)</a> recorded 13% YoY revenue growth to ¥120B in Q1FY24, driven by 12% YoY growth in product revenue. Royalty revenue grew 14% YoY.</li>
<li>Revenue from Opdivo grew 11% YoY to ¥37.8B, due to expanded use in treatments for gastric cancer, esophageal cancer, urothelial carcinoma, etc. Revenue from Forxiga grew 34% YoY to ¥17.5B.</li>
<li>For FY24, Ono continues to expect revenue growth of 6% to ¥475B. Operating and net profits are expected to increase 8% and 2% to ¥153B and ¥115B, respectively, for FY24.</li>
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Ono Pharmaceutical (4528 JP) recorded 13% YoY revenue growth to ¥120B in Q1FY24, driven by 12% YoY growth in product revenue. Royalty revenue grew 14% YoY.
Revenue from Opdivo grew 11% YoY to ¥37.8B, due to expanded use in treatments for gastric cancer, esophageal cancer, urothelial carcinoma, etc. Revenue from Forxiga grew 34% YoY to ¥17.5B.
For FY24, Ono continues to expect revenue growth of 6% to ¥475B. Operating and net profits are expected to increase 8% and 2% to ¥153B and ¥115B, respectively, for FY24.


Ono Pharmaceutical (4528 JP): Mixed Q1 Result; Guidance Reiterated; Buyback Plan Announced

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Bristol Myers Squibb Co / Equity Bottom-Up

<ul><li>Bristol Myers had a mixed start to 2023 with below par revenues but its earnings exceeded analyst expectations as the management continues to accelerate the renewal of its portfolio and execute its strategy.</li><li>During the quarter, the company's new product portfolio and in-line brands grew.</li><li>Revenue from its new product portfolio more than doubled as compared to the previous year.</li></ul>

Bristol Myers had a mixed start to 2023 with below par revenues but its earnings exceeded analyst expectations as the management continues to accelerate the renewal of its portfolio and execute its strategy.During the quarter, the company's new product portfolio and in-line brands grew.Revenue from its new product portfolio more than doubled as compared to the previous year.

Bristol Myers Squibb Company: Are The New Strengthened Cell Therapy Capabilities Enough? – Key Drivers

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Bristol-Myers Squibb Company is a global biopharmaceutical company. The Company develops, licenses, manufactures, markets, and sells pharmaceutical and nutritional products. Bristol-Myers Squibb products and experimental therapies address cancer, heart disease, HIV/AIDS, diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, hepatitis, organ transplant  rejection, and psychiatric disorders.

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Peptidream (4587 JP): Solid Revenue Growth Continued in 1H23; 2023 Guidance Remains Unchanged

In 1H23, revenue jumped 88% YoY, and both the operating and net losses have narrowed compared with 1H22. 2023 guidance calls for a 12% YoY revenue...

Tina Banerjee

LianBio (LIAN US): Lead Asset Is Approaching Commercialization; Satisfactory Cash Runway

​LianBio's lead asset mavacamten is undergoing review in China for symptomatic obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, with approval expected 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

Ono Pharmaceutical (4528 JP): Mixed Q1 Result; Guidance Reiterated; Buyback Plan Announced

Ono recorded 13% YoY revenue growth to ¥120B in Q1FY24, driven by 12% YoY growth in product revenue. Lead drug, Opdivo reported 11% sales growth....

Tina Banerjee

Bristol Myers Squibb Company: Are The New Strengthened Cell Therapy Capabilities Enough? – Key Drivers

Bristol Myers had a mixed start to 2023 with below par revenues but its earnings exceeded analyst expectations as the management continues to...

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LianBio's lead asset mavacamten is undergoing review in China for symptomatic obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, with approval expected in...

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