Pan-Asia Index Flows & Special Situations, Quiddity Advisors

Janaghan Jeyakumar, CFA

Pan-Asia Index Flows & Special Situations

Quiddity Advisors

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Event-Driven

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<li>The HS HK-Listed Biotech Index ("Hang Seng Biotech Index") represents the 50 largest biotech companies listed in Hong Kong (HKEX).</li>
<li>In this insight, we take a look at the final rankings of potential ADDs/DELs and our capping flow expectations for the December 2024 index rebal event.</li>
<li>We expect two changes for the HSHKBIO index in December 2024. </li>
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The HS HK-Listed Biotech Index ("Hang Seng Biotech Index") represents the 50 largest biotech companies listed in Hong Kong (HKEX).
In this insight, we take a look at the final rankings of potential ADDs/DELs and our capping flow expectations for the December 2024 index rebal event.
We expect two changes for the HSHKBIO index in December 2024. 


Quiddity Leaderboard Hang Seng Biotech Dec 24: Two Changes Expected + Capping Flows

APAC IPOs & Placements, Aequitas Research

Clarence Chu

APAC IPOs & Placements

IPOs and Placements coverage across Asia Pacific

Aequitas Research

We cover all listing across the Asia Pacific along with follow-up placements. As of Dec 2020, our team had covered 539 IPOs with a hit rate of 73.5% and 685 placements with a hit rate of 66.8%.

We combine fundamental bottom-up views with our proprietary quantitative framework to provide a holistic coverage across new listings and placements. Our coverage includes pre-IPO notes before the deal is launched, follow-up analysis once the deal is live and post-listing trading analysis as well.

Equity Capital Markets

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/quantumpharm-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:40369:1" rel="noopener">QuantumPharm (QUP HK)</a> raised US$126m from its Hong Kong IPO.</li>
<li>QuantumPharm is a R&amp;D platform, utilizing quantum physics-based first-principles calculation, advanced AI, high-performance cloud computing, and scalable and standardized robotic automation to provide drug and material science R&amp;D solutions.</li>
<li>We have covered various aspects of the deal in our previous note. In this note, we will talk about the demand and trading dynamics.</li>
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QuantumPharm (QUP HK) raised US$126m from its Hong Kong IPO.
QuantumPharm is a R&amp;D platform, utilizing quantum physics-based first-principles calculation, advanced AI, high-performance cloud computing, and scalable and standardized robotic automation to provide drug and material science R&amp;D solutions.
We have covered various aspects of the deal in our previous note. In this note, we will talk about the demand and trading dynamics.


QuantumPharm IPO Trading - Lukewarm Insti Demand Combined with a Tight Float at Listing

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/quantumpharm-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:40369:1" rel="noopener">QuantumPharm (QUP HK)</a> is looking to raise US$144m from its Hong Kong IPO.</li>
<li>QuantumPharm is a R&amp;D platform, utilizing quantum physics-based first-principles calculation, advanced AI, high-performance cloud computing, and scalable and standardized robotic automation to provide drug and material science R&amp;D solutions.</li>
<li>In our previous notes, we looked at the firm’s past performance and PHIP updates. In this note, we share our thoughts on valuations. </li>
</ul>



QuantumPharm (QUP HK) is looking to raise US$144m from its Hong Kong IPO.
QuantumPharm is a R&amp;D platform, utilizing quantum physics-based first-principles calculation, advanced AI, high-performance cloud computing, and scalable and standardized robotic automation to provide drug and material science R&amp;D solutions.
In our previous notes, we looked at the firm’s past performance and PHIP updates. In this note, we share our thoughts on valuations. 


QuantumPharm IPO - Most of the Potential Has Already Been Baked In

HK/China Healthcare Analyst (ex-Fosun Pharma)

Xinyao (Criss) Wang

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<li>We have always been concerned about QuantumPharm’s business model. It is relatively difficult for a service provider like QuantumPharm to scale up revenue by just relying on charging service fees.</li>
<li>For AI pharmaceutical companies, how to make money is a pain point for entire industry. Just focusing on preclinical stages would limit profitability.We haven’t seen any certainty of achieving breakeven.</li>
<li>Increasing competition would bring more challenges for QuantumPharm. Post-investment valuation in 2021 was too expensive.If its future performance falls short of expectations, then sooner or later the valuation will collapse. </li>
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We have always been concerned about QuantumPharm’s business model. It is relatively difficult for a service provider like QuantumPharm to scale up revenue by just relying on charging service fees.
For AI pharmaceutical companies, how to make money is a pain point for entire industry. Just focusing on preclinical stages would limit profitability.We haven’t seen any certainty of achieving breakeven.
Increasing competition would bring more challenges for QuantumPharm. Post-investment valuation in 2021 was too expensive.If its future performance falls short of expectations, then sooner or later the valuation will collapse. 


Pre-IPO QuantumPharm (PHIP Updates) - Some Points Worth the Attention

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/quantumpharm-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:40369:1" rel="noopener">QuantumPharm (QUP HK)</a> (Xtalpi) is looking to raise US$200m in its upcoming Hong Kong IPO.</li>
<li>QuantumPharm is a R&amp;D platform, utilizing quantum physics-based first-principles calculation, advanced AI, high-performance cloud computing, and scalable and standardized robotic automation to provide drug and material science R&amp;D solutions.</li>
<li>In our previous note we looked at the company’s past performance. In this note, we discuss QuantumPharm's PHIP updates.</li>
</ul>



QuantumPharm (QUP HK) (Xtalpi) is looking to raise US$200m in its upcoming Hong Kong IPO.
QuantumPharm is a R&amp;D platform, utilizing quantum physics-based first-principles calculation, advanced AI, high-performance cloud computing, and scalable and standardized robotic automation to provide drug and material science R&amp;D solutions.
In our previous note we looked at the company’s past performance. In this note, we discuss QuantumPharm's PHIP updates.


QuantumPharm (Xtalpi) Pre-IPO - PHIP Updates - Strong Growth, Although Losses Continue to Pile Up

Hong Kong

QuantumPharm Inc. develops quantum physics-based, AI-powered, and robotics-driven integrated technology platform. The Company offers quantum physics-based first-principles calculation, advanced AI, high-performance cloud computing, and scalable and standardized robotic automation for pharmaceutical material, and other fields. QuantumPharm serves customers across worldwide.

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QuantumPharm (2228 HK)

Quiddity Leaderboard Hang Seng Biotech Dec 24: Two Changes Expected + Capping Flows

Assuming the two index changes expected in this insight take place, there will be US$33mn capping flow which translates to a turnover of 2.8%. Five...

Janaghan Jeyakumar, CFA

QuantumPharm IPO Trading - Lukewarm Insti Demand Combined with a Tight Float at Listing

QuantumPharm (QUP HK) raised US$126m from its Hong Kong IPO. We have covered various aspects of the deal in our previous note. In this note, we...

Clarence Chu

QuantumPharm IPO - Most of the Potential Has Already Been Baked In

QuantumPharm (QUP HK) is looking to raise US$144m from its Hong Kong IPO. In this note, we share our thoughts on valuations.

Clarence Chu

Pre-IPO QuantumPharm (PHIP Updates) - Some Points Worth the Attention

QuantumPharm's business model struggle to scale revenue solely through service fees. Profitability is a pain point for AI pharmaceutical companies....

Xinyao (Criss) Wang

QuantumPharm (Xtalpi) Pre-IPO - PHIP Updates - Strong Growth, Although Losses Continue to Pile Up

QuantumPharm (QUP HK) (Xtalpi) is looking to raise US$200m in its upcoming Hong Kong IPO. In this note, we discuss QuantumPharm's PHIP updates.

Clarence Chu

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