Executive Director, Metrical Inc

Aki Matsumoto

Executive Director

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<li>Eisai, which had more than 30% of foreign shareholdings, had retained anti-takeover measures while incorporating the opinions of foreign shareholders, and has background of seeking reconciliation through enhancing its governance.</li>
<li>While foreign shareholders had voted against Mr. Naito, president who retained anti-takeover provision, most Japanese shareholders had voted in favor, showing "support" him at the shareholders' meeting.</li>
<li>It's likely that Eisai will retain "contingency" anti-takeover, but if the founding family will use it to retain its position, this isn't consistent with the goal of maximizing corporate value.</li>
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Eisai, which had more than 30% of foreign shareholdings, had retained anti-takeover measures while incorporating the opinions of foreign shareholders, and has background of seeking reconciliation through enhancing its governance.
While foreign shareholders had voted against Mr. Naito, president who retained anti-takeover provision, most Japanese shareholders had voted in favor, showing "support" him at the shareholders' meeting.
It's likely that Eisai will retain "contingency" anti-takeover, but if the founding family will use it to retain its position, this isn't consistent with the goal of maximizing corporate value.


Make Us Consider the Issues on Anti-Takeover in a Company with Reduced Stake of Founding Family

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Tina Banerjee

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/eisai-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:21001:1" rel="noopener">Eisai Co Ltd (4523 JP)</a> has been granted priority review by the FDA for its second Alzheimer’s disease drug candidate, lecanemab. Approval is expected in Q1 2023.</li>
<li>Lecanemab could become the first anti-amyloid antibody to obtain full approval for Alzheimer's disease in the U.S. Eisai is aiming for submission of lecanemab in Japan and EU this fiscal.   </li>
<li>Anticancer agent Lenvima is the largest selling drug of Eisai. Revenue from Lenvima increased 44% in FY22. The drug has taken top share in hepatocellular carcinoma market.</li>
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Eisai Co Ltd (4523 JP) has been granted priority review by the FDA for its second Alzheimer’s disease drug candidate, lecanemab. Approval is expected in Q1 2023.
Lecanemab could become the first anti-amyloid antibody to obtain full approval for Alzheimer's disease in the U.S. Eisai is aiming for submission of lecanemab in Japan and EU this fiscal.   
Anticancer agent Lenvima is the largest selling drug of Eisai. Revenue from Lenvima increased 44% in FY22. The drug has taken top share in hepatocellular carcinoma market.


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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/shionogi-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:19535:1" rel="noopener">Shionogi &amp; Co (4507 JP),</a> an established global name in infectious diseases, is banking on COVID-related products to achieve accelerated double-digit revenue growth in current fiscal.</li>
<li>Shionogi applied for the domestic marketing of its COVID-19 oral drug and signed a basic agreement with the government, which is expected to purchase 1 million courses immediately after approval.</li>
<li>It has a stable revenue stream from HIV franchise. Apart from infectious diseases, Shionogi has multiple late-stage candidates in psycho-neurological diseases and other new growth areas, including oncology and cardiology.</li>
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Shionogi &amp; Co (4507 JP), an established global name in infectious diseases, is banking on COVID-related products to achieve accelerated double-digit revenue growth in current fiscal.
Shionogi applied for the domestic marketing of its COVID-19 oral drug and signed a basic agreement with the government, which is expected to purchase 1 million courses immediately after approval.
It has a stable revenue stream from HIV franchise. Apart from infectious diseases, Shionogi has multiple late-stage candidates in psycho-neurological diseases and other new growth areas, including oncology and cardiology.


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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/otsuka-holdings-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:12292:1" rel="noopener">Otsuka Holdings (4578 JP)</a> started 2022 on a strong note, with 13% y/y revenue growth in Q1. Growth was driven by four global products, which contributed 36% of total revenue.</li>
<li>Otsuka has terminated its global license agreements with Akebia Therapeutics related to vadadustat for the treatment of renal anemia and recorded an impairment loss of ¥24 billion.</li>
<li>Despite the impairment losses related to vadadustat, Otsuka reiterated 2022 guidance and expects double-digit growth in operating and net profits.</li>
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Otsuka Holdings (4578 JP) started 2022 on a strong note, with 13% y/y revenue growth in Q1. Growth was driven by four global products, which contributed 36% of total revenue.
Otsuka has terminated its global license agreements with Akebia Therapeutics related to vadadustat for the treatment of renal anemia and recorded an impairment loss of ¥24 billion.
Despite the impairment losses related to vadadustat, Otsuka reiterated 2022 guidance and expects double-digit growth in operating and net profits.


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<li>Since I am interested in Eisai's corporate governance initiatives, this article would like to analyze them in conjunction with the situation of pharmaceutical companies.</li>
<li>Eisai has an outstandingly high rating, except for the fact that it has anti-takeover measures. The other 3 companies that have anti-takeover will need to improve corporate governance practices considerably.</li>
<li>The growth policy is reasonable and clearly explained, but there is still room for improvement in the use of the retained cash and disclosures in English for Eisai.</li>
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Since I am interested in Eisai's corporate governance initiatives, this article would like to analyze them in conjunction with the situation of pharmaceutical companies.
Eisai has an outstandingly high rating, except for the fact that it has anti-takeover measures. The other 3 companies that have anti-takeover will need to improve corporate governance practices considerably.
The growth policy is reasonable and clearly explained, but there is still room for improvement in the use of the retained cash and disclosures in English for Eisai.


Japan's Governance: Corporate Governance Evaluation of Pharmaceutical Companies

Japan

Eisai Co., Ltd. produces prescription drugs and medical equipment and sells mainly to sales agents and subsidiaries.  Through its subsidiary, Sanko Junyaku, the Company produces and sells diagnostic drugs.  Eisai also markets its products through related companies in the US, Europe, and Asia.  The Company also manufactures and sells foods, livestock feeds, chemical, and agrochemicals.

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Make Us Consider the Issues on Anti-Takeover in a Company with Reduced Stake of Founding Family

I would like to discuss the issues on the Nikkei Shimbun article entitled "Eisai's True Intent to Abolish Takeover Defense Measures."

Metrical Inc

Eisai Co (4523 JP): Trying Another Luck for Alzheimer’s Disease; Strengthening Presence in Oncology

Eisai is expected to receive FDA approval for its second Alzheimer’s disease drug, lecanemab in Q1 2023. The company is also aiming for submission...

Tina Banerjee

Shionogi & Co (4507 JP): Ready To Cash-In On COVID-Related Efforts; Long-Term Growth Drivers Added

After the approval for COVID-19 oral drug in Japan, Shionogi expects to receive supply order from the government for 1 million doses. COVID...

Tina Banerjee

Otsuka Holdings (4578 JP) 1Q22: Global Products Continued Double-Digit Revenue Growth

Otsuka reported 13% y/y revenue growth in Q1, driven by four global products and reiterated 2022 guidance. Despite recent pipeline blues, Otsuka’s...

Tina Banerjee

Japan's Governance: Corporate Governance Evaluation of Pharmaceutical Companies

Since I am interested in Eisai's corporate governance initiatives in the ESG meeting on Dec 21, this article would like to analyze them in...

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