Korea/Asia, Events, IPOs, Douglas Research Advisory

Douglas Kim

Korea/Asia, Events, IPOs

Douglas Research Advisory

Event-Driven

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<li>In this insight, we discuss the potential alpha generation from new entries in the "KOSDAQ Rising Stars."</li>
<li>For the KOSDAQ Rising Stars New Entries in 2023, there was a massive outperformance. Of course, we want to reiterate that past performance is NOT indicative of future performance.</li>
<li>On 28 August 2024, KRX provided a list of 39 KOSDAQ Rising Stars companies (including 29 existing ones and 10 new companies).</li>
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In this insight, we discuss the potential alpha generation from new entries in the "KOSDAQ Rising Stars."
For the KOSDAQ Rising Stars New Entries in 2023, there was a massive outperformance. Of course, we want to reiterate that past performance is NOT indicative of future performance.
On 28 August 2024, KRX provided a list of 39 KOSDAQ Rising Stars companies (including 29 existing ones and 10 new companies).


Alpha Generation from the New Entries in the 'KOSDAQ Rising Stars'

Global Healthcare Analyst

Tina Banerjee

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>Samsung Biologics signs manufacturing deals worth over $668M with European pharmaceutical company. Celltrion is acquiring iQone Healthcare, a specialty pharmaceutical distribution company in Switzerland. Kyowa Kirin collaborates for leukemia drug.</li>
<li>Takeda launched Hutchmed’s colorectal cancer drug Fruzaqla in Japan. FDA has turned down Astellas Pharma’s application for label update of geographic atrophy drug Izervay. Lunit is partnering with AstraZeneca.</li>
<li>Yuhan is one step ahead for European approval of Leclaza. HK inno.N signs domestic supply contract for Roche’s influenza treatment, Tamiflu. Beigene settles litigation against generic filer of Brukinsa.</li>
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Samsung Biologics signs manufacturing deals worth over $668M with European pharmaceutical company. Celltrion is acquiring iQone Healthcare, a specialty pharmaceutical distribution company in Switzerland. Kyowa Kirin collaborates for leukemia drug.
Takeda launched Hutchmed’s colorectal cancer drug Fruzaqla in Japan. FDA has turned down Astellas Pharma’s application for label update of geographic atrophy drug Izervay. Lunit is partnering with AstraZeneca.
Yuhan is one step ahead for European approval of Leclaza. HK inno.N signs domestic supply contract for Roche’s influenza treatment, Tamiflu. Beigene settles litigation against generic filer of Brukinsa.


APAC Healthcare Weekly (Nov 24)- Samsung Biologics, Celltrion, Takeda, Kyowa Kirin, Astellas Pharma

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<li>We discuss the end of the mandatory lock-up periods for 55 stocks in Korea in July 2024, among which 6 are in KOSPI and 49 are in KOSDAQ.</li>
<li>These 55 stocks on average could be subject to further selling pressures in July and could underperform relative to the market.</li>
<li>The top three market cap stocks including those of which at least 1% of outstanding shares could be sold in July include Lunit, Mezzion Pharma, and DS Dansuk.</li>
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We discuss the end of the mandatory lock-up periods for 55 stocks in Korea in July 2024, among which 6 are in KOSPI and 49 are in KOSDAQ.
These 55 stocks on average could be subject to further selling pressures in July and could underperform relative to the market.
The top three market cap stocks including those of which at least 1% of outstanding shares could be sold in July include Lunit, Mezzion Pharma, and DS Dansuk.


End of Mandatory Lock-Up Periods for 55 Companies in Korea in July 2024

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<li>GenScript Biotech established operations site and logistics center in Australia. Eisai has received positive opinion from CHMP recommending approval of lecanemab. Otsuka forms JV to boost IV supply in US.</li>
<li>Lunit formed strategic alliance in France to expand AI solution deployment. Daiichi Sankyo and AstraZeneca submitted a new BLA for accelerated approval in the U.S. for datopotamab deruxtecan for NSCLC.</li>
<li>Cellid has completed recruiting and dosing all participants in its Phase 3 clinical trial of COVID-19 vaccine targeting Omicron variant. Alembic Pharmaceutical received FDA approval for hypertension drug.</li>
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GenScript Biotech established operations site and logistics center in Australia. Eisai has received positive opinion from CHMP recommending approval of lecanemab. Otsuka forms JV to boost IV supply in US.
Lunit formed strategic alliance in France to expand AI solution deployment. Daiichi Sankyo and AstraZeneca submitted a new BLA for accelerated approval in the U.S. for datopotamab deruxtecan for NSCLC.
Cellid has completed recruiting and dosing all participants in its Phase 3 clinical trial of COVID-19 vaccine targeting Omicron variant. Alembic Pharmaceutical received FDA approval for hypertension drug.


APAC Healthcare Weekly (Nov 17)- GenScript Biotech, Eisai, Otsuka, Daiichi Sankyo, Cellid, and Lunit

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<li>Alteogen has signed an exclusive license agreement with Daiichi Sankyo to develop and commercialize a subcutaneous version of Enhertu. Volpara won $7.3M contract from the U.S. Defense Health Agency.</li>
<li>Santen Pharmaceutical has rolled out Rhopressa ophthalmic solution in South Korea for the treatment of open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension.</li>
<li>Sun Pharmaceutical’s launch of alopecia drug Leqselvi in the U.S. will be delayed due to litigation with Incyte. Recently, a U.S. District Court decided to grant a preliminary injunction.</li>
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Alteogen has signed an exclusive license agreement with Daiichi Sankyo to develop and commercialize a subcutaneous version of Enhertu. Volpara won $7.3M contract from the U.S. Defense Health Agency.
Santen Pharmaceutical has rolled out Rhopressa ophthalmic solution in South Korea for the treatment of open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension.
Sun Pharmaceutical’s launch of alopecia drug Leqselvi in the U.S. will be delayed due to litigation with Incyte. Recently, a U.S. District Court decided to grant a preliminary injunction.


APAC Healthcare Weekly (Nov 10)- Alteogen, Santen Pharmaceutical, Beigene, Sun Pharmaceutical

South Korea

Lunit Inc. operates as a medical software company. The Company develops chest x-ray analysis artificial intelligence software, mammography analysis artificial intelligence software, immunooncology tissue phenomics artificial intelligence software, and expression analysis artificial intelligence software. Lunit markets its products worldwide.

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Alpha Generation from the New Entries in the 'KOSDAQ Rising Stars'

In this insight, we discuss the potential alpha generation from new entries in the "KOSDAQ Rising Stars." KRX provided a list of 39 KOSDAQ Rising...

Douglas Kim

APAC Healthcare Weekly (Nov 24)- Samsung Biologics, Celltrion, Takeda, Kyowa Kirin, Astellas Pharma

Samsung Biologics secures new manufacturing deals, Celltrion is acquiring iQone Healthcare, Takeda launches colorectal cancer drug in Japan, and...

Tina Banerjee

End of Mandatory Lock-Up Periods for 55 Companies in Korea in July 2024

We discuss the end of the mandatory lock-up periods for 55 stocks in Korea in July 2024, among which 6 are in KOSPI and 49 are in KOSDAQ.

Douglas Kim

APAC Healthcare Weekly (Nov 17)- GenScript Biotech, Eisai, Otsuka, Daiichi Sankyo, Cellid, and Lunit

Biotech companies expand operations globally with new sites and drug approvals, advancing healthcare solutions and treatments. A phase 3 trial for...

Tina Banerjee

APAC Healthcare Weekly (Nov 10)- Alteogen, Santen Pharmaceutical, Beigene, Sun Pharmaceutical

Alteogen partners with Daiichi Sankyo for Enhertu, Volpara secures $7.3M contract, Santen launches Rhopressa in South Korea, Sun Pharma's Leqselvi...

Tina Banerjee

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Alpha Generation from the New Entries in the 'KOSDAQ Rising Stars'

In this insight, we discuss the potential alpha generation from new entries in the "KOSDAQ Rising Stars." KRX provided a list of 39 KOSDAQ Rising...

Douglas Kim

APAC Healthcare Weekly (Nov 24)- Samsung Biologics, Celltrion, Takeda, Kyowa Kirin, Astellas Pharma

​Samsung Biologics secures new manufacturing deals, Celltrion is acquiring iQone Healthcare, Takeda launches colorectal cancer drug in Japan, and...

Tina Banerjee

End of Mandatory Lock-Up Periods for 55 Companies in Korea in July 2024

We discuss the end of the mandatory lock-up periods for 55 stocks in Korea in July 2024, among which 6 are in KOSPI and 49 are in KOSDAQ.

Douglas Kim

APAC Healthcare Weekly (Nov 17)- GenScript Biotech, Eisai, Otsuka, Daiichi Sankyo, Cellid, and Lunit

​Biotech companies expand operations globally with new sites and drug approvals, advancing healthcare solutions and treatments. A phase 3 trial for...

Tina Banerjee

APAC Healthcare Weekly (Nov 10)- Alteogen, Santen Pharmaceutical, Beigene, Sun Pharmaceutical

​Alteogen partners with Daiichi Sankyo for Enhertu, Volpara secures $7.3M contract, Santen launches Rhopressa in South Korea, Sun Pharma's Leqselvi...

Tina Banerjee

Samsung Biologics secures new manufacturing deals, Celltrion is acquiring iQone Healthcare, Takeda launches colorectal cancer drug in Japan, and...

Biotech companies expand operations globally with new sites and drug approvals, advancing healthcare solutions and treatments. A phase 3 trial for...

Alteogen partners with Daiichi Sankyo for Enhertu, Volpara secures $7.3M contract, Santen launches Rhopressa in South Korea, Sun Pharma's Leqselvi...