HK/China Healthcare Analyst (ex-Fosun Pharma)

Xinyao (Criss) Wang

Event-Driven

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<li>Genscript announced the deconsolidation of Legend Bio. Although it may not necessarily be directly related to a potential merger, this move is beneficial for both parties from a strategic perspective.</li>
<li>Genscript is still the largest shareholder of Legend Bio, but the negative vote against Wang Ye in October indicates that there are clear divisions among major shareholders. </li>
<li>If AquaPoint votes against Wang Ye at shareholders’ meeting, it indicates that there are also divisions among co-founders. In this case, the probability of Legend Bio being sold greatly increases.</li>
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Genscript announced the deconsolidation of Legend Bio. Although it may not necessarily be directly related to a potential merger, this move is beneficial for both parties from a strategic perspective.
Genscript is still the largest shareholder of Legend Bio, but the negative vote against Wang Ye in October indicates that there are clear divisions among major shareholders. 
If AquaPoint votes against Wang Ye at shareholders’ meeting, it indicates that there are also divisions among co-founders. In this case, the probability of Legend Bio being sold greatly increases.


Legend Biotech (LEGN.US) Offer Update - Will Deconsolidation Increase the Chances of a Merger ?

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<li>We do not want to make a premature conclusion about this acquisition too early. For both Legend Bio and Genscript, this acquisition is worth considering, given the geopolitical risks.</li>
<li>There could be difference in expectations between buyers and sellers regarding the acquisition price. For fear of losing their jobs, Legend Bio's management may not be happy about being acquired.</li>
<li>Considering the high uncertainty, our suggestion is that investors spend more time on the fundamentals of Legend Bio, rather than just betting on the success of the acquisition.</li>
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We do not want to make a premature conclusion about this acquisition too early. For both Legend Bio and Genscript, this acquisition is worth considering, given the geopolitical risks.
There could be difference in expectations between buyers and sellers regarding the acquisition price. For fear of losing their jobs, Legend Bio's management may not be happy about being acquired.
Considering the high uncertainty, our suggestion is that investors spend more time on the fundamentals of Legend Bio, rather than just betting on the success of the acquisition.


Legend Biotech (LEGN.US) Offer Update - Is the Deal Really Dead?

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<li>The rumors we’ve heard are that the acquisition price has not yet been agreed upon. Meanwhile, the management of Legend Bio and Genscript may have different views on this takeover.</li>
<li>The deal has a 50-50 chance of success. If the deal breaks, this is however "a good news" for the investors of Genscript, whose key performance contributor is Legend Bio. </li>
<li>The commercialization potential of Carvykti has not yet been fully realized. Regardless of whether there is a takeover offer or not, Legend Bio is still considered a high quality asset.  </li>
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The rumors we’ve heard are that the acquisition price has not yet been agreed upon. Meanwhile, the management of Legend Bio and Genscript may have different views on this takeover.
The deal has a 50-50 chance of success. If the deal breaks, this is however "a good news" for the investors of Genscript, whose key performance contributor is Legend Bio. 
The commercialization potential of Carvykti has not yet been fully realized. Regardless of whether there is a takeover offer or not, Legend Bio is still considered a high quality asset.  


Legend Biotech (LEGN.US) Offer Update - The Takeover Negotiations Could Reach an Impasse?

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Equity Bottom-Up

<ul><li>Legend Biotech, during their second quarter 2024 earnings call, presented a detailed insight into its operations, financial health, and the strides it's making in the pharmaceutical space, particularly regarding CARVYKTI, their FDA-approved treatment for multiple myeloma.</li><li>The company reported an 18.5% quarter-over-quarter revenue growth amounting to $186 million for CARVYKTI, which marks a robust 60% increase year-over-year.</li><li>Baptista Research looks to evaluate the different factors that could influence the company's price in the near future and attempts to carry out an independent valuation of the company using a Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) methodology.</li></ul>

Legend Biotech, during their second quarter 2024 earnings call, presented a detailed insight into its operations, financial health, and the strides it's making in the pharmaceutical space, particularly regarding CARVYKTI, their FDA-approved treatment for multiple myeloma.The company reported an 18.5% quarter-over-quarter revenue growth amounting to $186 million for CARVYKTI, which marks a robust 60% increase year-over-year.Baptista Research looks to evaluate the different factors that could influence the company's price in the near future and attempts to carry out an independent valuation of the company using a Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) methodology.

Legend Biotech: Achieving Regulatory Milestones and Market Approval! - Major Drivers

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<li>This takeover could be at negotiation stage and different parties haven't reached an agreement.When Legend Bio releases official announcement, it means main issues of the deal have been agreed upon.</li>
<li>Genscript will be a big winner if Legend Bio is acquired. Major shareholders would take measures to maximize personal interests.The concern is whether Genscript will offer dividends to small/medium shareholders/investors. </li>
<li>Whether the takeover is successful or not, reasonable valuation of Legend Bio is between US$12.5- US$15 billion. Due to uncertainties, we recommend investors buy Legend Bio directly rather than Genscript.</li>
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This takeover could be at negotiation stage and different parties haven't reached an agreement.When Legend Bio releases official announcement, it means main issues of the deal have been agreed upon.
Genscript will be a big winner if Legend Bio is acquired. Major shareholders would take measures to maximize personal interests.The concern is whether Genscript will offer dividends to small/medium shareholders/investors. 
Whether the takeover is successful or not, reasonable valuation of Legend Bio is between US$12.5- US$15 billion. Due to uncertainties, we recommend investors buy Legend Bio directly rather than Genscript.


Legend Biotech (LEGN.US) Offer Update - Some New Information About the Takeover Worth the Attention

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Legend Biotech Corporation operates as a biopharmaceutical company. The Company engages in discovery and development of novel cell therapies for oncology and other indications. Legend Biotech serves customers in the State of New Jersey.

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Legend Biotech (LEGN.US) Offer Update - Will Deconsolidation Increase the Chances of a Merger ?

The deconsolidation of Legend Bio may not necessarily be directly related to a potential merger, but divisions among major shareholders/co-founders...

Xinyao (Criss) Wang

Legend Biotech (LEGN.US) Offer Update - Is the Deal Really Dead?

Given the geopolitical risks, this acquisition is worth considering for both Legend Bio and Genscript. However, the main obstacles are disagreement...

Xinyao (Criss) Wang

Legend Biotech (LEGN.US) Offer Update - The Takeover Negotiations Could Reach an Impasse?

Rumors swirl around acquisition price disagreement between Legend Bio and Genscrip. Deal has 50-50 chance of success. Investors still benefit if...

Xinyao (Criss) Wang

Legend Biotech: Achieving Regulatory Milestones and Market Approval! - Major Drivers

Legend Biotech, during their second quarter 2024 earnings call, presented a detailed insight into its operations, financial health, and the...

Baptista Research

Legend Biotech (LEGN.US) Offer Update - Some New Information About the Takeover Worth the Attention

The potential takeover seems reliable.Genscript will be a big winner but it's uncertain whether Genscript will offer dividends to small/medium...

Xinyao (Criss) Wang

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Legend Biotech (LEGN.US) Offer Update - Will Deconsolidation Increase the Chances of a Merger ?

The deconsolidation of Legend Bio may not necessarily be directly related to a potential merger, but divisions among major shareholders/co-founders...

Xinyao (Criss) Wang

Legend Biotech (LEGN.US) Offer Update - Is the Deal Really Dead?

Given the geopolitical risks, this acquisition is worth considering for both Legend Bio and Genscript. However, the main obstacles are disagreement...

Xinyao (Criss) Wang

Legend Biotech (LEGN.US) Offer Update - The Takeover Negotiations Could Reach an Impasse?

​Rumors swirl around acquisition price disagreement between Legend Bio and Genscrip. Deal has 50-50 chance of success. Investors still benefit if...

Xinyao (Criss) Wang

Legend Biotech: Achieving Regulatory Milestones and Market Approval! - Major Drivers

Legend Biotech, during their second quarter 2024 earnings call, presented a detailed insight into its operations, financial health, and the...

Baptista Research

Legend Biotech (LEGN.US) Offer Update - Some New Information About the Takeover Worth the Attention

The potential takeover seems reliable.Genscript will be a big winner but it's uncertain whether Genscript will offer dividends to small/medium...

Xinyao (Criss) Wang

Rumors swirl around acquisition price disagreement between Legend Bio and Genscrip. Deal has 50-50 chance of success. Investors still benefit if...