Global Healthcare Analyst

Tina Banerjee

Equity Bottom-Up

Yichang HEC Changjiang Pharma / Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>During H1 2022, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/yichang-hec-changjiang-pharmaceutical" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:21040:1" rel="noopener">Yichang HEC Changjiang Pharma (1558 HK)</a> recorded revenue of RMB1.3 billion, representing 540% y/y growth, driven by 1,776% y/y revenue growth from its core product Kewei.</li>
<li>With gradual recovery of patient traffic in medical institutions and increasing number of flu cases, Kewei showed a trend of recovery in its sales volume leveraging on its market leadership.</li>
<li>HEC Pharma has a comprehensive insulin portfolio, which covers both second and third generations of insulin. With 116 million diabetes patients, China has significant market opportunity for insulin.</li>
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During H1 2022, Yichang HEC Changjiang Pharma (1558 HK) recorded revenue of RMB1.3 billion, representing 540% y/y growth, driven by 1,776% y/y revenue growth from its core product Kewei.
With gradual recovery of patient traffic in medical institutions and increasing number of flu cases, Kewei showed a trend of recovery in its sales volume leveraging on its market leadership.
HEC Pharma has a comprehensive insulin portfolio, which covers both second and third generations of insulin. With 116 million diabetes patients, China has significant market opportunity for insulin.


HEC Pharma (1558 HK): Core Product Saw Volume Recovery in 1H 2022; New Launches to Accelerate Growth

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<ul><li>Eli Lilly’s stock has been on a roll off-late in a relatively challenging market environment and the company supported it with a solid result surpassing Wall Street expectations on all counts.</li><li>They have continued to invest in expanding their manufacturing base to fulfill the rising demand for their products and prepare for upcoming launches.</li><li>In this report, we have carried out a fundamental analysis of the historical financial statements of the company.</li></ul>

Eli Lilly’s stock has been on a roll off-late in a relatively challenging market environment and the company supported it with a solid result surpassing Wall Street expectations on all counts.They have continued to invest in expanding their manufacturing base to fulfill the rising demand for their products and prepare for upcoming launches.In this report, we have carried out a fundamental analysis of the historical financial statements of the company.

Eli Lilly & Co: The Akouos Acquisition & Other Drivers

Vertex Pharmaceuticals / Equity Bottom-Up

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/vertex-pharmaceuticals-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:4864:1" rel="noopener">Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX US)</a> reported 18% y/y revenue growth to $2.3 billion, led by 46% growth outside the U.S. on continued strong uptake of Trikafta. U.S. revenue grew 5% y/y.</li>
<li>The company raised full-year 2022 product revenue guidance by 2% at the mid-point to $8.8–8.9 billion, representing 17% y/y growth at the mid-point.</li>
<li>The company will submit biologics licensing application (BLA) for exa-cel to the FDA, beginning in November 2022 and expects to complete the submission by the end of Q1 2023.</li>
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Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX US) reported 18% y/y revenue growth to $2.3 billion, led by 46% growth outside the U.S. on continued strong uptake of Trikafta. U.S. revenue grew 5% y/y.
The company raised full-year 2022 product revenue guidance by 2% at the mid-point to $8.8–8.9 billion, representing 17% y/y growth at the mid-point.
The company will submit biologics licensing application (BLA) for exa-cel to the FDA, beginning in November 2022 and expects to complete the submission by the end of Q1 2023.


Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX US): Better-Than-Expected Q3 Result; Guidance Raised 2nd Time This Year

Event-Driven

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/puretech-health-plc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:22096:1" rel="noopener">PureTech Health (PRTC LN)</a> has confirmed its possible merger with <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/nektar-therapeutics" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:15060:1" rel="noopener">Nektar Therapeutics (NKTR US)</a>. Uncertainty regarding the actual offer has caused volatility to PureTech shares.</li>
<li>Nektar will be required, by not later than November 3, 2022, to announce a firm intention to make an offer for the company.</li>
<li>Nektar faced a big setback in its lead pipeline assets and is going through tight financial condition. We are not expecting a lucrative takeover offer for PureTech.</li>
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PureTech Health (PRTC LN) has confirmed its possible merger with Nektar Therapeutics (NKTR US). Uncertainty regarding the actual offer has caused volatility to PureTech shares.
Nektar will be required, by not later than November 3, 2022, to announce a firm intention to make an offer for the company.
Nektar faced a big setback in its lead pipeline assets and is going through tight financial condition. We are not expecting a lucrative takeover offer for PureTech.


PureTech Health (PRTC LN): Possible Combination with Nektar Is Just a Defensive Move

Boryung Pharmaceutical / Equity Bottom-Up

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/boryung-pharmaceutical-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:19265:1" rel="noopener">Boryung Pharmaceutical (003850 KS)</a> is expanding its oncology portfolio mainly through in-licensing and co-promotion agreement and aims to achieve revenue of KRW217 billion from oncology segment in 2026.</li>
<li>This month, Boryung received approval for in-licensed drug Zepzelca (lurbinectedin), indicated for the treatment of small-cell lung cancer in Korea. The drug has demonstrated high adoption rate in the U.S.</li>
<li>This year, Boryung launched two in-licensed neutropenia drugs and one generic drug for breast cancer. The company plans to launch 18 oncology drugs during 2022–2026, including 10 first generics.</li>
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Boryung Pharmaceutical (003850 KS) is expanding its oncology portfolio mainly through in-licensing and co-promotion agreement and aims to achieve revenue of KRW217 billion from oncology segment in 2026.
This month, Boryung received approval for in-licensed drug Zepzelca (lurbinectedin), indicated for the treatment of small-cell lung cancer in Korea. The drug has demonstrated high adoption rate in the U.S.
This year, Boryung launched two in-licensed neutropenia drugs and one generic drug for breast cancer. The company plans to launch 18 oncology drugs during 2022–2026, including 10 first generics.


Boryung Pharmaceutical (003850 KS): Oncology Portfolio Expansion to Accelerate Growth Momentum

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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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HEC Pharma (1558 HK): Core Product Saw Volume Recovery in 1H 2022; New Launches to Accelerate Growth

HEC Pharma’s revenue jumped ~6x in 1H22, driven by volume recovery of its core drug Kewei. Going ahead, new generic launches and insulin portfolio...

Tina Banerjee

Eli Lilly & Co: The Akouos Acquisition & Other Drivers

Eli Lilly’s stock has been on a roll off-late in a relatively challenging market environment and the company supported it with a solid result...

Baptista Research

Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX US): Better-Than-Expected Q3 Result; Guidance Raised 2nd Time This Year

Vertex reported 18% and 14%, y/y, growth in revenue and adjusted EPS, respectively in Q3. Both were ahead of expectations. The company has raised...

Tina Banerjee

PureTech Health (PRTC LN): Possible Combination with Nektar Is Just a Defensive Move

Puretech shares gained ~20% since my bullish insight on the company on May 31. Investors should book profit amid uncertainty regarding possibility...

Tina Banerjee

Boryung Pharmaceutical (003850 KS): Oncology Portfolio Expansion to Accelerate Growth Momentum

Boryung is expanding oncology portfolio and got approval for in-licensed drug, Zepzelca in Korea. During 2022–2026, oncology segment is expected to...

Tina Banerjee

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