HK/China Healthcare Analyst (ex-Fosun Pharma)

Xinyao (Criss) Wang

Equity Bottom-Up

Sihuan Pharmaceutical Hldgs / Equity Bottom-Up

<p><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/sihuan-pharmaceutical-hldgs" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:33:1" rel="noopener">Sihuan Pharmaceutical Hldgs (460 HK)</a>’s share price fell for two consecutive days on Sep.27 and Sep.28, decreasing 11% and 17.98%, respectively. According to public news, recently, Sihuan filed a lawsuit against CBC Group for infringement of trade secrets and such lawsuit has been formally accepted by the Beijing Intellectual Property Court. Meanwhile, there are also concerns on the acquisition of Hugel by CBC Group that may affect Sihuan’s exclusive distribution rights in China for Botulinum Toxin Type A (Letybo) and Hyaluronic Acid. On Sep.30, Sihuan made an announcement to claim that the Company does not expect its exclusive distribution rights will be affected by the Hugel Acquisition. This insight mainly analyzed the potential impact of the acquisition, the business and the outlook of the Company.</p>

Sihuan Pharmaceutical Hldgs (460 HK)’s share price fell for two consecutive days on Sep.27 and Sep.28, decreasing 11% and 17.98%, respectively. According to public news, recently, Sihuan filed a lawsuit against CBC Group for infringement of trade secrets and such lawsuit has been formally accepted by the Beijing Intellectual Property Court. Meanwhile, there are also concerns on the acquisition of Hugel by CBC Group that may affect Sihuan’s exclusive distribution rights in China for Botulinum Toxin Type A (Letybo) and Hyaluronic Acid. On Sep.30, Sihuan made an announcement to claim that the Company does not expect its exclusive distribution rights will be affected by the Hugel Acquisition. This insight mainly analyzed the potential impact of the acquisition, the business and the outlook of the Company.

Sihuan Pharmaceutical (460.HK) - The Dispute with CBC Group, the Business and the Outlook

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Arun George

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<div><p><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/abbisko-cayman-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:33511:1" rel="noopener">Abbisko Cayman (ABB HK)</a> is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery and development of innovative and differentiated small molecule oncology therapies. Abbisko has developed a pipeline of 14 candidates focused on oncology, including five candidates at the clinical stage The core products are ABSK091, a pan-FGFR inhibitor licensed from <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/astrazeneca-plc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:21824:1" rel="noopener">AstraZeneca PLC (AZN LN)</a> and ABSK011, an FGFR4 inhibitor. </p></div><div><p>Abbisko has launched an HKEx IPO to raise net proceeds of HK$1,585.1 million ($204 million) at the mid-point of the IPO price range of HK$12.16-12.46 per share.</p></div><div><p>Eleven cornerstone investors have agreed to invest about $128 million in the IPO (57.32% of the offer shares at the mid-point of the IPO price range). Seven out of the eleven cornerstones are existing investors. They are Janchor Partners, Lilly Asia Ventures, Temasek, Lake Bleu Capital, OrbiMed, Warburg Pincus and BlackRock. The four cornerstones which are not existing shareholders are AIHC Capital, UBS AM, Hudson Bay and Vivo Funds.</p></div><div><div><div class="content-highlight"><p>In <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/abbisko-ipo-a-promising-but-longer-term-prognosis" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:58004" rel="noopener">Abbisko IPO: A Promising but Longer Term Prognosis</a>, we stated that while both core products are at an early stage of development, promising results from trials, management’s track record and the exceptional line-up of blue-chip backers suggest that the product candidates have the potential to succeed in a fiercely competitive market. We concluded that Abbisko is worth a closer look. However, our valuation analysis suggests that the IPO price range is full and we would remain on the sidelines awaiting a better entry opportunity. </p></div></div></div>

Abbisko Cayman (ABB HK) is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery and development of innovative and differentiated small molecule oncology therapies. Abbisko has developed a pipeline of 14 candidates focused on oncology, including five candidates at the clinical stage The core products are ABSK091, a pan-FGFR inhibitor licensed from AstraZeneca PLC (AZN LN) and ABSK011, an FGFR4 inhibitor. Abbisko has launched an HKEx IPO to raise net proceeds of HK$1,585.1 million ($204 million) at the mid-point of the IPO price range of HK$12.16-12.46 per share.Eleven cornerstone investors have agreed to invest about $128 million in the IPO (57.32% of the offer shares at the mid-point of the IPO price range). Seven out of the eleven cornerstones are existing investors. They are Janchor Partners, Lilly Asia Ventures, Temasek, Lake Bleu Capital, OrbiMed, Warburg Pincus and BlackRock. The four cornerstones which are not existing shareholders are AIHC Capital, UBS AM, Hudson Bay and Vivo Funds.In Abbisko IPO: A Promising but Longer Term Prognosis, we stated that while both core products are at an early stage of development, promising results from trials, management’s track record and the exceptional line-up of blue-chip backers suggest that the product candidates have the potential to succeed in a fiercely competitive market. We concluded that Abbisko is worth a closer look. However, our valuation analysis suggests that the IPO price range is full and we would remain on the sidelines awaiting a better entry opportunity. 

Asia Pac IPO & Placement Research, China biotech, Aequitas Research

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Asia Pac IPO & Placement Research, China biotech

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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.

<p>Abbisko is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company in China with a focus on selective FGFR inhibitors. The company launched book building to raise up to USD 226m via a Hong Kong listing.</p><p>In our previous note, we discussed that the company's product pipeline has a strong focus on selective FGFR small molecules for oncology therapy. Its core products ABSK011 is an FGFR4 inhibitor and ABSK091 is a pan-FGFR inhibitor, which was in-licensed from AstraZeneca with global rights. We think its products have yet to show convincing clinical numbers despite strong prospects from pre-clinical readings. We think the company's management team is experienced with a proven track record of product development and commercialization. The investor line-up is strong. We also provide forecast and valuation for the two core products, ABSK011 and ABSK091. </p><p>In this note, we provide an update for the book building. We will run the deal through our ECM framework and provide our thoughts on the deal.</p>

Abbisko is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company in China with a focus on selective FGFR inhibitors. The company launched book building to raise up to USD 226m via a Hong Kong listing.In our previous note, we discussed that the company's product pipeline has a strong focus on selective FGFR small molecules for oncology therapy. Its core products ABSK011 is an FGFR4 inhibitor and ABSK091 is a pan-FGFR inhibitor, which was in-licensed from AstraZeneca with global rights. We think its products have yet to show convincing clinical numbers despite strong prospects from pre-clinical readings. We think the company's management team is experienced with a proven track record of product development and commercialization. The investor line-up is strong. We also provide forecast and valuation for the two core products, ABSK011 and ABSK091. In this note, we provide an update for the book building. We will run the deal through our ECM framework and provide our thoughts on the deal.

Abbisko (和誉) IPO: Fairly Valued for the Early Stage of Clinical Trials

<p>Abbisko is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company in China. The company plans to raise up to USD 300m via a Hong Kong listing.</p><p>In our previous note, we discussed that the company's product pipeline has a strong focus on selective FGFR small molecules for oncology therapy. Its core products ABSK011 is an FGFR4 inhibitor and ABSK091 is a pan-FGFR inhibitor, which was in-licensed from AstraZeneca with global rights. We think its products have yet to show convincing clinical numbers despite a strong prospect from pre-clinical readings. We think the company's management team is experienced with proven track record of product development and commercialization. The investor line-up is strong. </p><p>In this note, we will provide forecast and valuation for the two core products, ABSK011 and ABSK091.</p>

Abbisko is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company in China. The company plans to raise up to USD 300m via a Hong Kong listing.In our previous note, we discussed that the company's product pipeline has a strong focus on selective FGFR small molecules for oncology therapy. Its core products ABSK011 is an FGFR4 inhibitor and ABSK091 is a pan-FGFR inhibitor, which was in-licensed from AstraZeneca with global rights. We think its products have yet to show convincing clinical numbers despite a strong prospect from pre-clinical readings. We think the company's management team is experienced with proven track record of product development and commercialization. The investor line-up is strong. In this note, we will provide forecast and valuation for the two core products, ABSK011 and ABSK091.

Abbisko (和誉) Pre-IPO: Thoughts on Valuation

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

<p><strong>Industry viewpoints:</strong></p><ul>
<li>The recent centralized procurement on spring coil in Hebei province could be a warning to the relevant enterprises.</li>
<li>The NHSA pointed out that it will explore feasible ways to include dental items into the payment scope of commercial insurance.</li>
<li>We expect to see AI deeply integrated into the new drug development process and revolutionize the industry in the future.</li>
</ul><p><strong>Company news:</strong></p><p style="text-align: start;">News about the updated progress on new drugs and cooperation agreement of <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/akeso-biopharma-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:28830:1" rel="noopener">Akeso Biopharma Inc (9926 HK)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/cspc-pharmaceutical-group-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:229:1" rel="noopener">CSPC Pharmaceutical Group (1093 HK)</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/everest-medicines-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:29224:1" rel="noopener">Everest Medicines (1952 HK)</a>. </p><p><strong>Market review:</strong></p><p style="text-align: start;">Last week, stock price for healthcare sector in A share increased 3.74%, while CSI 300 decreased 0.37% over the same period of time.</p><p><strong>Risk disclosure:</strong></p><p style="text-align: start;">Policy risk, R&amp;D risk, Company risk and COVID-19 risk.</p>

Industry viewpoints:
The recent centralized procurement on spring coil in Hebei province could be a warning to the relevant enterprises.
The NHSA pointed out that it will explore feasible ways to include dental items into the payment scope of commercial insurance.
We expect to see AI deeply integrated into the new drug development process and revolutionize the industry in the future.
Company news:News about the updated progress on new drugs and cooperation agreement of Akeso Biopharma Inc (9926 HK), CSPC Pharmaceutical Group (1093 HK) and Everest Medicines (1952 HK). Market review:Last week, stock price for healthcare sector in A share increased 3.74%, while CSI 300 decreased 0.37% over the same period of time.Risk disclosure:Policy risk, R&amp;D risk, Company risk and COVID-19 risk.

China Healthcare Weekly (Sep.24) - VBP on Neuro-Intervention, Payment System Changes, AI in Drug R&D

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Everest Medicines Limited operates as a late clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company. The Company engages in licensing, clinical development, and commercialization of therapies for oncology, immunology, cardio-renal disease, and infectious disease. Everest Medicines markets its products in China and other emerging Asia Pacific markets.

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Everest Medicines (1952 HK)

Sihuan Pharmaceutical (460.HK) - The Dispute with CBC Group, the Business and the Outlook

This article mainly analyzed the dispute between Sihuan and CBC Group, the potential impact of the Hugel Acquisition, Sihuan's medical beauty...

Xinyao (Criss) Wang

Abbisko IPO: Valuation Insights

Abbisko plans to raise $204m (net) at the mid-point of the IPO price range. Our valuation analysis suggests that the IPO price range is full and we...

Arun George

Abbisko (和誉) IPO: Fairly Valued for the Early Stage of Clinical Trials

We provide an update for Abbisko's book building. We run the deal through our ECM framework and provide our thoughts on the deal.

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Abbisko (和誉) Pre-IPO: Thoughts on Valuation

We provide forecast and valuation for the Abbisko's two core products, ABSK011 and ABSK091, as well as the SOTP valuation for the company's asset.

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

China Healthcare Weekly (Sep.24) - VBP on Neuro-Intervention, Payment System Changes, AI in Drug R&D

This article analyzed the centralized procurement on spring coil in Hebei province, commercial insurance coverage for dental items, AI in new drug...

Xinyao (Criss) Wang

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