Global Healthcare Analyst

Tina Banerjee

Equity Bottom-Up

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/hk-inno-n-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:33522:1" rel="noopener">HK inno.N (195940 KS)</a> recorded impressive sequential improvement in 2Q23 result, while YoY comparison is negatively impacted by high base due to one-off cervical cancer vaccine revenue recorded in 2Q22.</li>
<li>In 2Q23, revenue increased 11% QoQ to KRW204B and operating profit grew 172% QoQ to KRW15B. Growth was mainly driven by a 19% QoQ growth in K-CAB domestic revenue.</li>
<li>HK inno targets KRW1T K-CAB revenue by entering 100 countries globally by 2028. The company is adding new growth engines such as IV fluids products, MSD vaccine, and biosimilars.</li>
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HK inno.N (195940 KS) recorded impressive sequential improvement in 2Q23 result, while YoY comparison is negatively impacted by high base due to one-off cervical cancer vaccine revenue recorded in 2Q22.
In 2Q23, revenue increased 11% QoQ to KRW204B and operating profit grew 172% QoQ to KRW15B. Growth was mainly driven by a 19% QoQ growth in K-CAB domestic revenue.
HK inno targets KRW1T K-CAB revenue by entering 100 countries globally by 2028. The company is adding new growth engines such as IV fluids products, MSD vaccine, and biosimilars.


HK Inno.N (195940 KS): 2Q23 Result Shows Strong Sequential Improvement; K-CAB Continues to Fly High

Korea/Asia, Events, IPOs, Douglas Research Advisory

Douglas Kim

Korea/Asia, Events, IPOs

Event-Driven

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<li>We discuss the end of the mandatory lock-up periods for 40 stocks in Korea in August 2023, among which 2 are in KOSPI and 38 are in KOSDAQ.</li>
<li>These 40 stocks on average could be subject to further selling pressures in August and could underperform relative to the market. </li>
<li>Among these 40 stocks, the top five market cap stocks include HK inno.N, PhilEnergy, CJ CGV Co Ltd, Sure Soft Tech, and CanariaBio.</li>
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We discuss the end of the mandatory lock-up periods for 40 stocks in Korea in August 2023, among which 2 are in KOSPI and 38 are in KOSDAQ.
These 40 stocks on average could be subject to further selling pressures in August and could underperform relative to the market. 
Among these 40 stocks, the top five market cap stocks include HK inno.N, PhilEnergy, CJ CGV Co Ltd, Sure Soft Tech, and CanariaBio.


End of Mandatory Lock-Up Periods for 40 Companies in Korea in August 2023

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories / Equity Bottom-Up

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/dr-reddy-s-laboratories-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:16406:1" rel="noopener">Dr. Reddy's Laboratories (DRRD IN)</a> reported 15% y/y growth in revenue in Q4, driven by strong performance across all the markets. Adjusted for one-offs, net profit grew 54% y/y.</li>
<li>Despite pricing pressure, the U.S. business should continue its growth momentum with better traction in key products launched in FY22 and upcoming new launches, including generic version of Revlimid.</li>
<li>Inflationary pressure (raw material, freight), lower offtake of COVID-related products in India, and currency headwinds in emerging markets are some downside risks for the company.</li>
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Dr. Reddy's Laboratories (DRRD IN) reported 15% y/y growth in revenue in Q4, driven by strong performance across all the markets. Adjusted for one-offs, net profit grew 54% y/y.
Despite pricing pressure, the U.S. business should continue its growth momentum with better traction in key products launched in FY22 and upcoming new launches, including generic version of Revlimid.
Inflationary pressure (raw material, freight), lower offtake of COVID-related products in India, and currency headwinds in emerging markets are some downside risks for the company.


Dr. Reddy's Laboratories (DRRD IN) 4QFY22: Double-Digit Sales Growth; One-Off Charge Impacted Profit

Ilyang Pharmaceutical Co., / Equity Bottom-Up

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/ilyang-pharmaceutical-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:2789:1" rel="noopener">Ilyang Pharmaceutical Co., (007570 KS)</a> shares have plunged 19% since we published our bearish insight on the company on November 2, 2021.</li>
<li>We are still bearish on Ilyang Pharmaceutical as both of its key drugs, Noltec and Supect are facing increasing competition from new generation treatments.</li>
<li>Q4 provisional results indicate sequential deceleration in revenue, operating profit, and net profit. Recently, one institutional shareholder has reduced stake holding in the company.  </li>
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Ilyang Pharmaceutical Co., (007570 KS) shares have plunged 19% since we published our bearish insight on the company on November 2, 2021.
We are still bearish on Ilyang Pharmaceutical as both of its key drugs, Noltec and Supect are facing increasing competition from new generation treatments.
Q4 provisional results indicate sequential deceleration in revenue, operating profit, and net profit. Recently, one institutional shareholder has reduced stake holding in the company.  


Ilyang Pharmaceutical (007570 KS): Key Drugs Facing Increasing Competition

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<li>In this insight, we discuss the end of the mandatory lock-up periods for 44 stocks in Korea in February 2022. 
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<li>Among these 44 stocks, 8 stocks are in KOSPI and 36 stocks are in KOSDAQ.</li>
<li>These 44 stocks could be subject to further selling pressures in February and could on average underperform relative to the market. </li>
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In this insight, we discuss the end of the mandatory lock-up periods for 44 stocks in Korea in February 2022. 

Among these 44 stocks, 8 stocks are in KOSPI and 36 stocks are in KOSDAQ.
These 44 stocks could be subject to further selling pressures in February and could on average underperform relative to the market. 


End of Mandatory Lock-Up Periods for 44 Stocks in Korea in February 2022

South Korea

HK inno.N Corp. develops and manufactures pharmaceuticals products. The Company develops and sells immune anticancer drugs, blood disease drugs, kidney disease drugs, and other products. HK inno.N conducts businesses across worldwide.

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