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Kemp Dolliver, CFA

Cherrystone Hill Research

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The stellar performance of China&rsquo;s stock markets over the past twelve months (Shanghai +121%, Shenzhen +161%, and Hong Kong +17%) has led to a sharp uptick in going private transactions involving Chinese ADRs. The wide disparities in valuations between these markets (Shanghai average P/E of 25x; Shenzhen average P/E of 75x) and the US (S&amp;P 500 P/E of 19x) along with the successful re-listings of Luye Pharma (formerly in Singapore) and 3SBio (formerly in the US) in Hong Kong have emboldened the Chairmen/CEOs of other US-listed Chinese companies to engage in what some have called &ldquo;exchange arbitrage.&rdquo;We have commented on the pending WuXi PharmaTech and Mindray deals previously. This Insight discusses the hurdles that special committees face in working on behalf of minority shareholders.&nbsp;

The stellar performance of China&rsquo;s stock markets over the past twelve months (Shanghai +121%, Shenzhen +161%, and Hong Kong +17%) has led to a sharp uptick in going private transactions involving Chinese ADRs. The wide disparities in valuations between these markets (Shanghai average P/E of 25x; Shenzhen average P/E of 75x) and the US (S&amp;P 500 P/E of 19x) along with the successful re-listings of Luye Pharma (formerly in Singapore) and 3SBio (formerly in the US) in Hong Kong have emboldened the Chairmen/CEOs of other US-listed Chinese companies to engage in what some have called &ldquo;exchange arbitrage.&rdquo;We have commented on the pending WuXi PharmaTech and Mindray deals previously. This Insight discusses the hurdles that special committees face in working on behalf of minority shareholders.&nbsp;

China ADR Privatizations: The Challenges of Getting the Best Deal

Numerous press outlets report that China&rsquo;s Food &amp; Drug Administration (CFDA) will release regulations permitting online sales of pharmaceuticals soon. This action should help the Chinese government in its efforts to lower drug costs for its citizens by:<ol><li>Creating a lower-cost channel to undercut the current multi-tier distribution channel that serves state hospitals (70% of the market);</li><li>Addressing the current shortage of pharmacists (China: 1.47/10,000 population; Global average: 6.02) through creation of larger dispensing platforms that increase productivity; and</li><li>Providing a more efficient channel for retail pharmacies to compete with hospital-based pharmacies.</li></ol>The addition of E-commerce should drive much-needed reforms that will benefit leading drug distributors and retail chains. &nbsp;The road will be long and bumpy.

Numerous press outlets report that China&rsquo;s Food &amp; Drug Administration (CFDA) will release regulations permitting online sales of pharmaceuticals soon. This action should help the Chinese government in its efforts to lower drug costs for its citizens by:Creating a lower-cost channel to undercut the current multi-tier distribution channel that serves state hospitals (70% of the market);Addressing the current shortage of pharmacists (China: 1.47/10,000 population; Global average: 6.02) through creation of larger dispensing platforms that increase productivity; andProviding a more efficient channel for retail pharmacies to compete with hospital-based pharmacies.The addition of E-commerce should drive much-needed reforms that will benefit leading drug distributors and retail chains. &nbsp;The road will be long and bumpy.

Opening of E-commerce Channel to Change China's Drug Market

China

Tong Ren Tang Technologies Company Limited manufactures, distributes, and researches, and develops Chinese patent medicine.

Tong Ren Tang Technologies Co, Ltd. (1666 HK)

Shandong Shanda WIT Science & Technology Co Ltd develops the Shandong University National University Technology Zone, manufactures chlorine dioxide generators, telecommunication network systems, industrial automatic control systems, as well as develops computer software.  The Company also produces medical products.

Shandong Shanda Wit Scienc & Tech (000915 CH)

China Shineway Pharmaceutical (2877.HK) is the largest manufacturer of Chinese medicine injections, soft capsules, and granules in China.

Jiuzhitang Co., Ltd. produces, processes, and sells traditional Chinese medicines and health care products.  The Company's products focus on the treatment of hepatitis and anemia.  Jiuzhitang also provides drug distribution services.

Shandong Lukang Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. develops, manufactures, and markets a variety of antibiotic products. The Company's products include antibiotic raw materials, semi-synthetic antibiotic raw materials, antibiotic preparations for humans, animals, and plants.

Guilin Sanjin Pharmaceutical Co Ltd is a pharmaceutical company. The Company specializes in research and production of Traditional Chinese Medicine(TCM) and natural medicines.

Guilin Sanjin Pharmaceutical Co Ltd A (002275 CH)

Hengkang Medical Group Co Ltd engages in the R&D, manufacturing, and sales of pharmaceuticals then further expanded its operations to retail health products and provide health care services through the acquisition of hospitals.

Shanghai Kaibao Pharmaceutical CO.,LTD. produces pharmaceutical products.  The Company's products include injection fluid, medical tablet, capsules, and Chinese medicine extracts.

Shanghai Kaibao Pharmaceutical Co,Ltd. (300039 CH)

Guangxi Wuzhou Zhongheng Group Co., Ltd. is an investment holding company. Through its subsidiaries, the Company manufactures Chinese medicine, develops real estate, undertakes infrastructure construction projects, and operates hotels.

Guangxi Wuzhou Zhongheng Group Co (600252 CH)

Guizhou Xinbang Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. has operations in Chinese herbal plant plantation, drug development, pharmaceutical production and sales. The Company's products include cerebral vascular pharmaceuticals and digestion related pharmaceuticals.

Guizhou Xinbang Pharmaceutical Co,Ltd. (002390 CH)

Strides Pharma Science Limited operates as a pharmaceutical company. The Company provides research and development of biotherapeutic drugs and devices including biosimilars, biobetters, novel formulations, and drug loaded devices.

Sosei Group Corporation is a holding company which was established through reorganization.  The Group companies are biopharmaceutical companies specializing in drug development.  Sosei Group enters into license agreements primarily with US, EU, and Japanese companies to market the licensed drugs in Japan and find alternative usage on such drugs.

Beijing Tong Ren Tang Chinese Medicine Co. Ltd. is a Chinese medicine manufacturer. The Company mainly develops and produces health products, including patent medicines and health-care products.

Beijing Tong Ren Tang Chinese Medicine (3613 HK)

Mochida Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. produces and sells a variety of pharmaceuticals and skin care products.  The Company's main product is circulatory agents. Mochida Pharmaceutical also distributes medical instruments and equipment used for surgery and diagnosis.

Daewoong Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. develops various kinds of medical drugs and vitamin supplements.  The Company's medical drugs are used in areas, such as cardiology, dermatology, anti-biotic, and many other medical areas.  Dae Woong's over-the-counter products include smoking deterrents, vitamins, and minerals.

Marksans Pharma Limited manufactures active ingredients that are used to produce finished drugs.

FDC Limited is a pharmaceutical research and development company, which specializes in the areas of synthetics (basic drugs), nutraceuticals, formulations and biotechnology products.

HLB Life Science Co., Ltd. wholesales and distributes pharmaceutical drugs. The Company through its subsidiaries provides targeted therapy, cell therapy, new drug development, medical devices production, and other related services. HLB Life Science also offers solar, geothermal, and other renewable energy engineering services.

Sun Pharma Advanced Research Company Ltd. develops advanced pharmaceutical ingredients and produces generic drugs.

Sun Pharma Advanced Research Company (SPADV IN)

Mezzion Pharma Co Ltd develops pharmaceutical products and out-licenses them to foreign countries including Canada, Mexico, Russia, and the United States. The Company's main products are for benign prostatic hyperplasia and erectile dysfunction.

Porton Pharma Solutions Ltd. is a China-based custom manufacturing services provider(CMO), serving the global pharmaceutical industry with custom and contract chemical development and manufacturing services from preclinical development to commercial supply.

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Porton Pharma Solutions (300363 CH)

China ADR Privatizations: The Challenges of Getting the Best Deal

The stellar performance of China’s stock markets over the past twelve months (Shanghai +121%, Shenzhen +161%, and Hong Kong +17%) has led to a...

Kemp Dolliver, CFA

Opening of E-commerce Channel to Change China's Drug Market

Numerous press outlets report that China’s Food & Drug Administration (CFDA) will release regulations permitting online sales of...

Kemp Dolliver, CFA

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