HK/China Healthcare Analyst (ex-Fosun Pharma)

Xinyao (Criss) Wang

Equity Bottom-Up

Shanghai MicroPort Endovascula / Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>Although Endovastec has leading position in aortic products, the growth space of this field in China is relatively limited and is not enough to support the long-term development of Endovastec.</li>
<li>The lack of revolutionary blockbuster product/candidate with global pricing power as well as the current weak international business layout are also the concerns.</li>
<li>Our view is that <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/shanghai-microport-endovas-a" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:30310:1" rel="noopener">Shanghai Microport Endovascular MedTech (688016 CH)</a> (Endovastec) is a good company, but it is not as attractive as <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/lifetech-scientific-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:13181:1" rel="noopener">Lifetech Scientific (1302 HK)</a> at the current stage.</li>
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Although Endovastec has leading position in aortic products, the growth space of this field in China is relatively limited and is not enough to support the long-term development of Endovastec.
The lack of revolutionary blockbuster product/candidate with global pricing power as well as the current weak international business layout are also the concerns.
Our view is that Shanghai Microport Endovascular MedTech (688016 CH) (Endovastec) is a good company, but it is not as attractive as Lifetech Scientific (1302 HK) at the current stage.


Shanghai Microport Endovascular MedTech (688016.CH) - Not as Attractive as Lifetech

Global Healthcare Analyst

Tina Banerjee

Shanghai HeartCare Medical Technology / Equity Bottom-Up

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/shanghai-heartcare-medical-technology" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:32192:1" rel="noopener">Shanghai HeartCare Medical Technology (6609 HK)</a> has leadership positioning in China’s neuro-intervention medical device market. The company has an attractive product portfolio with large addressable market.</li>
<li>Core product, Captor is expected to earn revenue of RMB656 million in 2030. Patent infringement lawsuit against Medtronic regarding Heartcare’s core product Captor remains a major overhang on the stock.</li>
<li>Heartcare shares plunged 24% since its listing in August. The company aims to commercialize 10 products between 2022 and 2025. Investors with high-risk appetite can take position.</li>
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Shanghai HeartCare Medical Technology (6609 HK) has leadership positioning in China’s neuro-intervention medical device market. The company has an attractive product portfolio with large addressable market.
Core product, Captor is expected to earn revenue of RMB656 million in 2030. Patent infringement lawsuit against Medtronic regarding Heartcare’s core product Captor remains a major overhang on the stock.
Heartcare shares plunged 24% since its listing in August. The company aims to commercialize 10 products between 2022 and 2025. Investors with high-risk appetite can take position.


Shanghai HeartCare Medcl(6609 HK): Comprehensive Stroke Produce Portfolio Comes with a Pinch of Salt

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<li>With both strong innovation and internationalization capability, Lifetech is more resistant to risks and have greater development space and long-term value, which is not common in China healthcare industry. </li>
<li>The biggest concerns currently are the policy risks and the potential deterioration of international relations.</li>
<li>But overall, Lifetech is a still company worth investor’s attention. Our view is that its future valuation would be higher than that of <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/shanghai-microport-endovas-a" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:30310:1" rel="noopener">Shanghai Microport Endovascular MedTech (688016 CH)</a>.</li>
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With both strong innovation and internationalization capability, Lifetech is more resistant to risks and have greater development space and long-term value, which is not common in China healthcare industry. 
The biggest concerns currently are the policy risks and the potential deterioration of international relations.
But overall, Lifetech is a still company worth investor’s attention. Our view is that its future valuation would be higher than that of Shanghai Microport Endovascular MedTech (688016 CH).


Lifetech Scientific (1302.HK) - A “dark Horse” in China Innovative Device Industry

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>The most important policy for the domestic healthcare industry in the next three years is the DRGs/DIP. We analyzed some important points and the industry outlook brought by this policy.</li>
<li>The aggregate “constraints” imposed by DRGs/DIP will greatly reduce the growth of industry, but A-share market hasn’t fully priced in the impact. Investors are advised to be aware of it.</li>
<li>Recently, Shaanxi province announced the results of centralized procurement of pacemakers.</li>
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The most important policy for the domestic healthcare industry in the next three years is the DRGs/DIP. We analyzed some important points and the industry outlook brought by this policy.
The aggregate “constraints” imposed by DRGs/DIP will greatly reduce the growth of industry, but A-share market hasn’t fully priced in the impact. Investors are advised to be aware of it.
Recently, Shaanxi province announced the results of centralized procurement of pacemakers.


China Healthcare Weekly (Dec.17)-The Most Important Policy in Next Three Years,Pacemaker VBP Results

Industry viewpoints:<ul>
<li>Last week, seven provinces jointly decided to carry out centralized procurement of pacemakers.</li>
<li>The General Office of the State Council issued a document about the reform of the salary system in public hospitals.</li>
<li>In fact, for many companies in China, there is still a lack of “M&amp;A culture”.</li>
</ul>Company news: News about the updated progress on new drugs of <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/beigene-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:27352:1" rel="noopener">BeiGene Ltd (6160 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> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/innocare-pharma-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:28355:1" rel="noopener">InnoCare Pharma Ltd (9969 HK)</a>.Market review:Last week, stock price for healthcare sector in A share decreased 1.33%, while CSI 300 increased 0.56% over the same period of time.Risk disclosure:Policy risk, R&amp;D risk, Company risk and COVID-19 risk.

Industry viewpoints:
Last week, seven provinces jointly decided to carry out centralized procurement of pacemakers.
The General Office of the State Council issued a document about the reform of the salary system in public hospitals.
In fact, for many companies in China, there is still a lack of “M&amp;A culture”.
Company news: News about the updated progress on new drugs of BeiGene Ltd (6160 HK), Innovent Biologics Inc (1801 HK) and InnoCare Pharma Ltd (9969 HK).Market review:Last week, stock price for healthcare sector in A share decreased 1.33%, while CSI 300 increased 0.56% over the same period of time.Risk disclosure:Policy risk, R&amp;D risk, Company risk and COVID-19 risk.

China Healthcare Weekly (Oct.22) - VBP On Pacemakers, Salary System Reform, Lack of M&A Culture

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Lifetech Scientific Corporation develops, manufactures and markets minimally invasive interventional medical devices for cardiovascular and peripheral vascular diseases and disorders.  The Company produces congenital heart defect occluders, vena cava filters, stent grafts, balloon catheters, and vascular plugs.

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