HK/China Healthcare Analyst (ex-Fosun Pharma)

Xinyao (Criss) Wang

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>The state has issued clear policies to support gene therapy and related products. Therefore, investors are advised to pay close attention to related companies.</li>
<li>It may not be that easy to forget last Monday's plunge in the healthcare sector in HKEX, which means one thing.</li>
<li>With the introduction of intensive policies, TCM injections will be subject to more and more restrictions.</li>
</ul>


The state has issued clear policies to support gene therapy and related products. Therefore, investors are advised to pay close attention to related companies.
It may not be that easy to forget last Monday's plunge in the healthcare sector in HKEX, which means one thing.
With the introduction of intensive policies, TCM injections will be subject to more and more restrictions.


China Healthcare Weekly (Dec.10) - Last Monday's Plunge, New Policy of Gene Therapy, TCM Injections

Covering IPOs, Healthcare and Technology Stocks

Andrei Zakharov

Algosun Global

Equity Bottom-Up

Biotech company <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/legend-biotech-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:28963:1" rel="noopener">Legend Biotech Corp (LEGN US)</a> , a subsidiary of <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/genscript-biotech-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:21041:1" rel="noopener">Genscript Biotech (1548 HK)</a> , started Phase 1 clinical trial in the United States for its product candidate LB1901 for the treatment of relapsed T-Cell Lymphoma, the subtype of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. In our insight we will focus on the business of Genscript Biotech and forecast sales of LB1901 in the United States, Europe and Greater China.

Biotech company Legend Biotech Corp (LEGN US) , a subsidiary of Genscript Biotech (1548 HK) , started Phase 1 clinical trial in the United States for its product candidate LB1901 for the treatment of relapsed T-Cell Lymphoma, the subtype of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. In our insight we will focus on the business of Genscript Biotech and forecast sales of LB1901 in the United States, Europe and Greater China. 

Global #1 Gene Synthesis Provider, But The Stock Is Fairly Valued

Industry viewpoints:
<ul>
<li>This year, the underlying logic of China's economy is being restructured.</li>
<li>Whether drugs or medical devices, once they are included in the scope of centralized procurement, there could be only two strategies.</li>
<li>There are still many uncertainties in regulation approval and commercialization of AI medical imaging products in China.</li>
</ul>
Company news:
News about the updated progress on new drugs, new cooperation agreement and M&amp;A deal of <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/alphamab-oncology" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:28213:1" rel="noopener">Alphamab Co Ltd (9966 HK), </a><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/innovent-biologics-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:27452:1" rel="noopener">Innovent Biologics Inc (1801 HK)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/jiangsu-hengrui-medicine-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:14128:1" rel="noopener">Jiangsu Hengrui Medicine (600276 CH) </a>and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/wenzhou-kangning-hospital" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:1100:1" rel="noopener">Wenzhou Kangning Hospital (2120 HK)</a>.
Market review:
Last week, stock price for healthcare sector in A share increased 0.61%, while CSI 300 increased 1.21% over the same period of time.
Risk disclosure:
Policy risk, R&amp;D risk, Company risk and COVID-19 risk.

Industry viewpoints:

This year, the underlying logic of China's economy is being restructured.
Whether drugs or medical devices, once they are included in the scope of centralized procurement, there could be only two strategies.
There are still many uncertainties in regulation approval and commercialization of AI medical imaging products in China.

Company news:
News about the updated progress on new drugs, new cooperation agreement and M&amp;A deal of Alphamab Co Ltd (9966 HK), Akeso Biopharma Inc (9926 HK), Innovent Biologics Inc (1801 HK), Jiangsu Hengrui Medicine (600276 CH) and Wenzhou Kangning Hospital (2120 HK).
Market review:
Last week, stock price for healthcare sector in A share increased 0.61%, while CSI 300 increased 1.21% over the same period of time.
Risk disclosure:
Policy risk, R&amp;D risk, Company risk and COVID-19 risk.

Equity Analyst, LightStream Research

Shifara Samsudeen, ACMA, CGMA

Equity Analyst

Long-Short Analysis on Japan, Asia and the World

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We consistently cover the Tech, Consumer and Industrial sectors, and provide ECM and Events coverage more broadly.

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We further refine the accuracy of our insights and calls through the use of alternative data to flesh out current trends, and through a valuation framework that emphasises non-superficial peer group selection and a proper attempt to understand the metrics and changes that have driven security valuations in the past.

Equity Capital Markets

The big data and AI solutions provider for healthcare sector in China, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/yidu-tech-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:29245:1" rel="noopener">Yidu Tech Inc (2158 HK)</a>  has set the terms for its IPO. The company was ranked no. 1 in terms of revenue among all healthcare big data solution providers in China in 2019.China is the world’s second largest healthcare market, and the country has been increasingly informatizing the healthcare system in order to improve the efficiency as well as close the huge healthcare resource gap to meet emerging demands for high quality holistic health management.The company plans to issue 156.5m shares at an indicative IPO price range of HK$23.5-26.5 per share, and at the midpoint of the IPO price range of HK$24.90 per share, Yidu Tech will raise gross proceeds of US$503m (HK$3.9bn).In our previous insights on the company’s IPO, we examined the company’s business model, segments, revenues and profitability. In this insight, we examine the company’s valuation.

The big data and AI solutions provider for healthcare sector in China, Yidu Tech Inc (2158 HK)  has set the terms for its IPO. The company was ranked no. 1 in terms of revenue among all healthcare big data solution providers in China in 2019.China is the world’s second largest healthcare market, and the country has been increasingly informatizing the healthcare system in order to improve the efficiency as well as close the huge healthcare resource gap to meet emerging demands for high quality holistic health management.The company plans to issue 156.5m shares at an indicative IPO price range of HK$23.5-26.5 per share, and at the midpoint of the IPO price range of HK$24.90 per share, Yidu Tech will raise gross proceeds of US$503m (HK$3.9bn).In our previous insights on the company’s IPO, we examined the company’s business model, segments, revenues and profitability. In this insight, we examine the company’s valuation.

Yidu Tech IPO Valuation: Attractive at the Low-End but Superior Growth Profile Justifies the Premium

IPOs and Catalysts/Events, Global Equity Research Ltd

Arun George

IPOs and Catalysts/Events

Uncompromised, Independent, Conflict-Free Research

Global Equity Research Ltd

Global Equity Research was started in 2017 by a group of experienced research professionals. It was founded on a passionate belief in the importance and the need for uncompromised, independent, conflict-free research. We aim to provide differentiated and actionable primary and bottom up fundamental research.

Legend Biotech Corp / Equity Capital Markets

<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/legend-biotech" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:28963:1" rel="noopener">Legend Biotech (LEGN US)</a> is one of the leading companies in developing CAR-T cell therapies in China, having received clearance for the first CAR-T cell therapy IND application by the NMPA. Legend is a majority-owned (76.9%) subsidiary of <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/genscript-biotech-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:21041:1" rel="noopener">Genscript Biotech (1548 HK)</a>. Legend has launched a Nasdaq IPO at a price range of $18.00-20.00 per ADS.  <div class="content-highlight">Legend’s lead product candidate is LCAR-B38M/JNJ-4528 which is being co-developed with Janssen, which is owned by <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/johnson-johnson" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:1132:1" rel="noopener">Johnson &amp; Johnson (JNJ US)</a>. In <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/legend-biotech-ipo-initiation-choosing-therapies-a-la-car-t" target="_blank" rel="noopener">our initiation note</a>, we noted that the solid prospects for the lead product along with the strong shareholder register make the IPO worth a closer look. However, our analysis suggests that the valuation is too rich and we are inclined to give the IPO a pass. </div>

Legend Biotech (LEGN US) is one of the leading companies in developing CAR-T cell therapies in China, having received clearance for the first CAR-T cell therapy IND application by the NMPA. Legend is a majority-owned (76.9%) subsidiary of Genscript Biotech (1548 HK). Legend has launched a Nasdaq IPO at a price range of $18.00-20.00 per ADS.  Legend’s lead product candidate is LCAR-B38M/JNJ-4528 which is being co-developed with Janssen, which is owned by Johnson &amp; Johnson (JNJ US). In our initiation note, we noted that the solid prospects for the lead product along with the strong shareholder register make the IPO worth a closer look. However, our analysis suggests that the valuation is too rich and we are inclined to give the IPO a pass. 

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Genscript Biotech Corp is biotech service company. The Company provides life science services and products and pre-clinical drug development services.

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China Healthcare Weekly (Dec.10) - Last Monday's Plunge, New Policy of Gene Therapy, TCM Injections

The article mainly analyzed last Monday's plunge in the healthcare sector in HKEX & its potential impact, new policies to support gene therapy and...

Xinyao (Criss) Wang

Global #1 Gene Synthesis Provider, But The Stock Is Fairly Valued

Valuation of Genscript Biotech (1548 HK) reached ~$9 billion in Hong Kong. We do believe the stock has ~11% limited upside potential with free cash...

Andrei Zakharov

China Healthcare Weekly (Aug.27)

This article analyzed the logic of China's healthcare sector while its economy is being restructured, two strategies to deal with centralized...

Xinyao (Criss) Wang

Yidu Tech IPO Valuation: Attractive at the Low-End but Superior Growth Profile Justifies the Premium

The big data and AI solutions provider for healthcare sector in China, Yidu Tech has set the terms for its IPO and in this insight, we examine Yidu...

Shifara Samsudeen, ACMA, CGMA

Legend Biotech IPO: Pass on Valuation

Legend Biotech (LEGN US) is one of the leading companies in developing CAR-T cell therapies in China, having received clearance for the first CAR-T...

Arun George

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