Global Healthcare Analyst

Tina Banerjee

Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>On July 2, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/eli-lilly-co" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:19419:1" rel="noopener">Eli Lilly &amp; Co (LLY US)</a> has received FDA approval for its Alzheimer’s disease drug Kisunla, which will compete head-on-head with <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>'s Leqembi.  </li>
<li>Efficacy and indications of both the drugs are similar. Price comparison is tricky. However, Kisunla can be stopped when amyloid plaques are removed, which is not the case for Leqembi.</li>
<li>Eisai is not expected to face immediate competition and should comfortably meet Leqembi FY25 revenue target of ¥56.5B, including ¥43.5B from the U.S. Recently, Leqembi has been launched in China.</li>
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On July 2, Eli Lilly &amp; Co (LLY US) has received FDA approval for its Alzheimer’s disease drug Kisunla, which will compete head-on-head with Eisai Co Ltd (4523 JP)'s Leqembi.  
Efficacy and indications of both the drugs are similar. Price comparison is tricky. However, Kisunla can be stopped when amyloid plaques are removed, which is not the case for Leqembi.
Eisai is not expected to face immediate competition and should comfortably meet Leqembi FY25 revenue target of ¥56.5B, including ¥43.5B from the U.S. Recently, Leqembi has been launched in China.


Eisai Co Ltd (4523 JP): New Competition Is Coming for Alzheimer’s Disease Drug; No Immediate Threat

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/samsung-biologics-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:22932:1" rel="noopener">Samsung Biologics (207940 KS)</a> has signed the largest ever single CMO contract worth KRW1.46T ($1.1B) with an undisclosed U.S.-based pharmaceutical company. The contract value represents ~40% of 2023 standalone revenue.</li>
<li>Within the first half of the year, Samsung Biologics has secured order worth of KRW2.6T, compared with order win of KRW3.5T in full-year 2023.</li>
<li>Samsung Bioepis has received FDA approval for Stelara biosimilar Pyzchiva, which is expected to marketed in early 2025. So far, the FDA has approved two other biosimilars of Stelara.  </li>
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Samsung Biologics (207940 KS) has signed the largest ever single CMO contract worth KRW1.46T ($1.1B) with an undisclosed U.S.-based pharmaceutical company. The contract value represents ~40% of 2023 standalone revenue.
Within the first half of the year, Samsung Biologics has secured order worth of KRW2.6T, compared with order win of KRW3.5T in full-year 2023.
Samsung Bioepis has received FDA approval for Stelara biosimilar Pyzchiva, which is expected to marketed in early 2025. So far, the FDA has approved two other biosimilars of Stelara.  


Samsung Biologics (207940 KS): Gaining Momentum on New Approval and Contract Wins; Hold Shares

Global Healthcare Strategist

Vincy Ip

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>Brain disorders, including various neurological and mental diseases, are the hidden danger with the largest social burden among all diseases. </li>
<li>With strong government support across the globe and accelerating private financing, we identify four key areas of investment opportunities in brain science, including neurotherapeutics, neurodiagnostics, neurosurgery, and brain-computer interface (BCI).</li>
<li>Even though the concept of BCI looks promising, its scalability, application, and monetisation potential remain uncertain in the near term and hence the invesmtent risks would be high. </li>
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Brain disorders, including various neurological and mental diseases, are the hidden danger with the largest social burden among all diseases. 
With strong government support across the globe and accelerating private financing, we identify four key areas of investment opportunities in brain science, including neurotherapeutics, neurodiagnostics, neurosurgery, and brain-computer interface (BCI).
Even though the concept of BCI looks promising, its scalability, application, and monetisation potential remain uncertain in the near term and hence the invesmtent risks would be high. 


Brain Science - An Opportunity or a Trap?

Market & Forensics Analyst, Beat the Street

Nimish Maheshwari

Market & Forensics Analyst

Beat the Street

Beat The Street was founded by Nimish Maheshwari and Sudarshan Bhandari, both of whom are Chartered Accountants by Profession, known for their expert analysis in the fields of Business, Sectoral analysis, and Corporate governance.

With a strong social media presence of 45,000+ Subscribers across various platforms, they are considered trusted voices in the industry. Their insights and analysis have been featured in some of India’s most prominent publications, including the Economic Times, Dalal Street Investment Journal, The Morning Context, and The Ken.

Their analysis on Bankrupt & Insolvent companies has been instrumental in saving investors from significant losses. They have a keen eye for identifying red flags and has identified exclusive redflags earlier in Vedanta, Nykaa, Dhani Services, Adani and many more.

Read Business Not Stock Prices

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<li>JPMorgan's new fund focuses on obesity treatments, especially popular yet scarce GLP-1 drugs</li>
<li>Chinese automakers sold more cars than US brands, marking a significant market shift</li>
<li>Tesla shares rise as Musk anticipates shareholder approval of his controversial $56 billion pay package</li>
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JPMorgan's new fund focuses on obesity treatments, especially popular yet scarce GLP-1 drugs
Chinese automakers sold more cars than US brands, marking a significant market shift
Tesla shares rise as Musk anticipates shareholder approval of his controversial $56 billion pay package


#18Business Buzz: JPMorgan's $500M Biotech Fund, China's Car Sales, Tesla's Pay Package Approval

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<li>In Q4FY24, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/cipla-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:3918:1" rel="noopener">Cipla Ltd (CIPLA IN)</a> posted 10% YoY revenue growth to INR61.6B. Despite surging R&amp;D expenditure, EBITDA increased 13% YoY to INR13B, leading to 54bps margin expansion to 21.4%.</li>
<li>New launches in U.S. and outperformance in the domestic market driven by chronic portfolio should drive the growth. For FY25, the company has guided for EBITDA margin of 24.5–25.5%.</li>
<li>Cipla shares soared 15% YTD. Last week, the promoters, Hamied family sold 2.5% stake in the company for ~INR26B, igniting a rally in share price.</li>
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In Q4FY24, Cipla Ltd (CIPLA IN) posted 10% YoY revenue growth to INR61.6B. Despite surging R&amp;D expenditure, EBITDA increased 13% YoY to INR13B, leading to 54bps margin expansion to 21.4%.
New launches in U.S. and outperformance in the domestic market driven by chronic portfolio should drive the growth. For FY25, the company has guided for EBITDA margin of 24.5–25.5%.
Cipla shares soared 15% YTD. Last week, the promoters, Hamied family sold 2.5% stake in the company for ~INR26B, igniting a rally in share price.


Cipla (CIPLA IN): Strong Q4 Performance; Future Growth Drivers Being Added; Promoter Stake Sale

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Eli Lilly and Company discovers, develops, manufactures, and sells pharmaceutical products for humans and animals.  The Company's products are sold in countries around the world.  Eli Lilly's products include neuroscience products, endocrine products, anti-infectives, cardiovascular agents, oncology products, and animal health products.

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We identify four key areas of investment opportunities in brain science, including neurotherapeutics, neurodiagnostics, neurosurgery, and brain...

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Nimish Maheshwari

Cipla (CIPLA IN): Strong Q4 Performance; Future Growth Drivers Being Added; Promoter Stake Sale

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Tina Banerjee

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Eisai Co Ltd (4523 JP): New Competition Is Coming for Alzheimer’s Disease Drug; No Immediate Threat

​FDA approves Eli Lilly's Alzheimer's disease drug Kisunla. However, Eisai is not expected to face immediate competition and is expected to meet...

Tina Banerjee

Samsung Biologics (207940 KS): Gaining Momentum on New Approval and Contract Wins; Hold Shares

​Samsung Biologics signs $1.1B CMO contract, representing 40% of 2023 revenue. Samsung Bioepis receives FDA approval for Stelara biosimilar...

Tina Banerjee

Brain Science - An Opportunity or a Trap?

We identify four key areas of investment opportunities in brain science, including neurotherapeutics, neurodiagnostics, neurosurgery, and brain...

Vincy Ip

#18Business Buzz: JPMorgan's $500M Biotech Fund, China's Car Sales, Tesla's Pay Package Approval

​JPMorgan launches fund for obesity treatments, Chinese automakers outsell US brands, Tesla shares climb on Musk's pay package anticipation.

Nimish Maheshwari

Cipla (CIPLA IN): Strong Q4 Performance; Future Growth Drivers Being Added; Promoter Stake Sale

​Cipla reports double-digit revenue and EBITDA growth, and margin expansion in Q4, riding on US, India, and South Africa businesses. For FY25, the...

Tina Banerjee

FDA approves Eli Lilly's Alzheimer's disease drug Kisunla. However, Eisai is not expected to face immediate competition and is expected to meet...

Samsung Biologics signs $1.1B CMO contract, representing 40% of 2023 revenue. Samsung Bioepis receives FDA approval for Stelara biosimilar...

JPMorgan launches fund for obesity treatments, Chinese automakers outsell US brands, Tesla shares climb on Musk's pay package anticipation.

Cipla reports double-digit revenue and EBITDA growth, and margin expansion in Q4, riding on US, India, and South Africa businesses. For FY25, the...