HK/China Healthcare Analyst (ex-Fosun Pharma)

Xinyao (Criss) Wang

Event-Driven

Shanghai Fosun Pharmaceutical (Group) / Event-Driven

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<li>It is said that Fosun Pharma plans to privatize Henlius. There’re doubts about how to solve the debt problem/cash flow pressure of Fosun Pharma. A third party could be involved.</li>
<li>Shareholders may not be willing to accept an Offer Price that is significantly below IPO price. It’s also possible that shareholders vote against the privatization. So, there are many uncertainties.</li>
<li>Deal talks are still ongoing. It's difficult to see clearly what's happening under the table. Valuation logic of Fosun Pharma should be more like PE/VC firms not traditional pharmaceutical company.</li>
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It is said that Fosun Pharma plans to privatize Henlius. There’re doubts about how to solve the debt problem/cash flow pressure of Fosun Pharma. A third party could be involved.
Shareholders may not be willing to accept an Offer Price that is significantly below IPO price. It’s also possible that shareholders vote against the privatization. So, there are many uncertainties.
Deal talks are still ongoing. It's difficult to see clearly what's happening under the table. Valuation logic of Fosun Pharma should be more like PE/VC firms not traditional pharmaceutical company.


Fosun Pharma (2196 HK/600196.CH) To Privatize Henlius (2696.HK) - Things Are Not as Good as Expected

IPOs and Catalysts/Events, Global Equity Research Ltd

Arun George

IPOs and Catalysts/Events

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China Traditional Chinese Medicine / Event-Driven

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<li>We summarise the latest spreads and newsflow of merger arb situations we cover across Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Japan, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand and Chinese ADRs.</li>
<li>Highest spreads: <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/yichang-hec-changjiang-pharmaceutical" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:21040:1" rel="noopener">Yichang HEC Changjiang Pharma (1558 HK)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/china-traditional-chinese-medicine" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:351:1" rel="noopener">China Traditional Chinese Medicine (570 HK)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/asia-cement-china-holdings" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:3374:1" rel="noopener">Asia Cement China (743 HK)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/canvest-environmental-protection-group-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:100:1" rel="noopener">Canvest Environmental Protection Group (1381 HK)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/greatview-aseptic-packaging" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:10802:1" rel="noopener">Greatview Aseptic Packaging (468 HK)</a>.
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<li>Lowest spreads: <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/tatsuta-electric-wire-cable-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:12509:1" rel="noopener">Tatsuta Electric Wire &amp; Cable (5809 JP)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/alumina-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:939:1" rel="noopener">Alumina Ltd (AWC AU)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/fancl-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:15862:1" rel="noopener">Fancl Corp (4921 JP)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/mimasu-semiconductor-industry-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:5531:1" rel="noopener">Mimasu Semiconductor Industry (8155 JP)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/infocom-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:8412:1" rel="noopener">Infocom Corp (4348 JP)</a>, Hollysys.
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</ul>


We summarise the latest spreads and newsflow of merger arb situations we cover across Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Japan, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand and Chinese ADRs.
Highest spreads: Yichang HEC Changjiang Pharma (1558 HK), China Traditional Chinese Medicine (570 HK), Asia Cement China (743 HK), Canvest Environmental Protection Group (1381 HK), Greatview Aseptic Packaging (468 HK).

Lowest spreads: Tatsuta Electric Wire &amp; Cable (5809 JP), Alumina Ltd (AWC AU), Fancl Corp (4921 JP), Mimasu Semiconductor Industry (8155 JP), Infocom Corp (4348 JP), Hollysys.



Merger Arb Mondays (22 Jul) - China TCM, GA Pack, Huafa, Samson, CPMC, Fancl, Tatsuta, Capitol

Equity Bottom-Up

Shanghai Fosun Pharmaceutical (Group) / Equity Bottom-Up

<ul>
<li>Due to IPO policy adjustment on SSE STAR Market, investment/financing for innovative drugs should continue to deteriorate.But the positive side is the innovative drug industry is emerging from the bottom.</li>
<li>For the three hot fields in pharmaceutical industry (BsAb, ADC, CGT), we analyze their position and pecking order, which should be ADC &gt; BsAb &gt; CGT at the current stage.</li>
<li>To better understand the investment logic of <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/shanghai-fosun-pharmaceutical-group" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:8045:1" rel="noopener">Fosun Pharmaceutical</a>, it is necessary to fully understand the ecosystem/operational model of Fosun Group. Fosun Pharma's role is just a "chess piece".</li>
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Due to IPO policy adjustment on SSE STAR Market, investment/financing for innovative drugs should continue to deteriorate.But the positive side is the innovative drug industry is emerging from the bottom.
For the three hot fields in pharmaceutical industry (BsAb, ADC, CGT), we analyze their position and pecking order, which should be ADC &gt; BsAb &gt; CGT at the current stage.
To better understand the investment logic of Fosun Pharmaceutical, it is necessary to fully understand the ecosystem/operational model of Fosun Group. Fosun Pharma's role is just a "chess piece".


China Healthcare Weekly (Oct.13) - Deteriorating Financing Environment, ADC>BsAb>CGT, Fosun Pharma

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

<ul>
<li>Due to the popularity of GLP-1 target, the entire GLP-1 upstream and downstream industry chain has received great enthusiasm. We analyzed related investment opportunities but also concerns in this market.  </li>
<li>Domestic CXOs should focus on securing orders for overseas weight loss drugs. The market value increment brought by weight loss drugs to CXO should be higher than that of APIs.</li>
<li>Due to increasing competition/potential price war, how big the real market space is uncertain. So, the market value increment of weight loss drugs business for pharmaceutical companies could be lower-than-expected.</li>
</ul>


Due to the popularity of GLP-1 target, the entire GLP-1 upstream and downstream industry chain has received great enthusiasm. We analyzed related investment opportunities but also concerns in this market.  
Domestic CXOs should focus on securing orders for overseas weight loss drugs. The market value increment brought by weight loss drugs to CXO should be higher than that of APIs.
Due to increasing competition/potential price war, how big the real market space is uncertain. So, the market value increment of weight loss drugs business for pharmaceutical companies could be lower-than-expected.


China's Weight Loss Drug Market – The Investment Opportunities and the Risks Behind

<ul>
<li>We summarise the latest spreads and newsflow of merger arb situations we cover across Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Japan, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand and Chinese ADRs.</li>
<li>Highest spreads: <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/yichang-hec-changjiang-pharmaceutical" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:21040:1" rel="noopener">Yichang HEC Changjiang Pharma (1558 HK)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/china-traditional-chinese-medicine" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:351:1" rel="noopener">China Traditional Chinese Medicine (570 HK)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/canvest-environmental-protection-group-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:100:1" rel="noopener">Canvest Environmental Protection Group (1381 HK)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/a8-new-media-group-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:3444:1" rel="noopener">A8 New Media (800 HK)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/asia-cement-china-holdings" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:3374:1" rel="noopener">Asia Cement China (743 HK)</a>. 
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<li>Lowest spreads: <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/fancl-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:15862:1" rel="noopener">Fancl Corp (4921 JP)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/tatsuta-electric-wire-cable-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:12509:1" rel="noopener">Tatsuta Electric Wire &amp; Cable (5809 JP)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/alumina-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:939:1" rel="noopener">Alumina Ltd (AWC AU)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/nagatanien-holdings-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:8059:1" rel="noopener">Nagatanien Holdings (2899 JP)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/mimasu-semiconductor-industry-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:5531:1" rel="noopener">Mimasu Semiconductor Industry (8155 JP)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/infocom-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:8412:1" rel="noopener">Infocom Corp (4348 JP)</a>. 
</li>
</ul>


We summarise the latest spreads and newsflow of merger arb situations we cover across Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Japan, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand and Chinese ADRs.
Highest spreads: Yichang HEC Changjiang Pharma (1558 HK), China Traditional Chinese Medicine (570 HK), Canvest Environmental Protection Group (1381 HK), A8 New Media (800 HK), Asia Cement China (743 HK). 

Lowest spreads: Fancl Corp (4921 JP), Tatsuta Electric Wire &amp; Cable (5809 JP), Alumina Ltd (AWC AU), Nagatanien Holdings (2899 JP), Mimasu Semiconductor Industry (8155 JP), Infocom Corp (4348 JP). 



Merger Arb Mondays (15 Jul) - China TCM, Canvest, Henlius, Hollysys, Second Chance, Anasarda, Rex

China

Guangzhou Baiyunshan Pharmaceutical Holdings Co., Ltd. manufactures and sells Chinese patent medicine. The Company also wholesales, retails, imports, and exports Western and Chinese pharmaceutical products and various medical apparatus.

Guangzhou Baiyunshan Pharmaceutical Holdings (874 HK)

Guangzhou Baiyunshan Pharmaceutical Holdings

Changchun High & New Technology Industry (Group) Inc. is an investment holding company.  Through its subsidiaries, the Company manufactures biopharmaceuticals and Chinese traditional medicines, constructs infrastructure facilities, manufactures electrolytic condensers, and develops and manages real estate.

Xizang Haisco Pharmaceutical Group Company Limited develops, manufactures and sells drug formulations and active pharmaceutical ingredients. The Company's main products include hepatobiliary disease medication, anti-infective drugs, parenteral nutrition drugs, invert sugar for injection, and other related products.

Xizang Haisco Pharmaceutical Group Co (002653 CH)

Shenzhen Salubris Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd. develops, manufactures, and distributes pharmaceutical and healthcare products such as tablets, capsules, injection formulations and active pharmaceutical ingredients.

Shenzhen Salubris Pharmaceuticals A (002294 CH)

Dong-E-E-Jiao Co., Ltd. primarily manufactures and sells traditional Chinese medicine, health care products, health foods, and bio-medicine. The company also engages in gelatin products manufacturing.

Kangmei Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. develops, produces, and sells medicines that are used for the treatment of high blood pressure and cold.  The Company also pr oduces antibiotic drugs and health care products. Kangmei also sells other manufacturers' medical products through its wholesale and retail chain.

Kangmei Pharmaceutical Co Ltd (600518 CH)

Humanwell Healthcare (Group) Co., Ltd specializes in the R&D and sales of pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and chemical products, in addition to the import and export of goods and technology. The company, through its subsidiaries, also operate in real estate development and sales, industrial investment and management, and education projects.

Tianjin Zhongxin Pharmaceutical Group Corporation Limited produces and sells traditional Chinese medicine, western medicine, health products, and healthcare instruments.  The Group also manufactures gene-related biopharmaceutical products.  Tianjin Zhongxin markets its products under the Great Wall, Cypress, and Health brand names.

Tianjin Zhongxin Phrmctl Gp Cp (600329 CH)

Shijiangzhuang Yiling Pharmaceutical Co Ltd develops, produces and sells Chinese patent medicine. The Company's major products include Tongxinluo capsules, Shensongyangxin capsules, Lotus Qingwen capsules, Qili Qiangxin capsules and Bazi Bushen capsules.

Shijiazhuang Yiling Pharmaceutical (002603 CH)

Zhejiang Huahai Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. manufactures and retails pharmaceutical products and medical raw materials. The Company exports its products to many parts of the world.

Zhejiang Huahai Pharmaceutical Co, Ltd. (600521 CH)

Perrigo Company PLC is a global healthcare supplier that develops, manufactures, and distributes OTC and generic prescription pharmaceuticals, infant formulas, nutritional products, active pharmaceutical ingredients and pharmaceutical and medical diagnostic products. The Company's primary markets and locations of manufacturing and logistics operations are the US, UK, Mexico, and Australia.

ROHTO PHARMACEUTICAL CO., LTD. manufactures and markets pharmaceuticals and cosmetics products.  The Company's products include eyewash, bath soaps, gastrointestinal medicine, and hand cream.  Rohto Pharmaceutical also has a license agreement with its subsidiary, Mentholatum (US) to sell their brand products.  The Company also manufactures contact lenses and health foods.

PT Kalbe Farma Tbk produces and develops pharmaceutical products for human and animal healthcare.  Through its subsidiaries, the Company also operates in the pharmaceutical, health food, and packaging industries.

Corcept Therapeutics Inc. is a pharmaceutical company that discovers and develops drugs for the treatment of severe metabolic and psychiatric disorders. The Company's lead product modulates the effect of cortisol, also known as the "stress hormone", by selectively blocking the binding of cortisol to one of its two known receptors, the GR-II receptor.

SANTEN PHARMACEUTICAL CO., LTD. produces and sells ophthalmic medicine.  The Company manufactures a variety of products including eye drops and ointments. Santen Pharmaceutical also imports lenses and tools and equipment used by optometrists and produces anti-rheumatic drugs.

Glaxosmithkline Pharmaceuticals Ltd. manufactures and distributes a wide variety of pharmaceutical drugs, veterinary products and laboratory chemicals. The Company's products include "Phexin" capsules, "Betnesol" tablets and injections, "Becoride" asthma treatment, "Betnovate" ointment, "Cetzine" antihistamine, "Zucox" and "Rizap" anti-tuberculosis products.

Glaxosmithkline Pharmaceuticals (GLXO IN)

Ajanta Pharma Limited is a pharmaceutical company involved in the areas of product research, manufacturing, and marketing. The Company's manufacturing capabilities include segments such as antiretrovirals, antimalarials, cardiovascular, dermatology, and ophthalmology. The Company also markets over the counter products that include some nature-based remedies.

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd., is a pharmaceutical company. The Company develops generic drugs for inflammation, metabolic disorders, and pain.

Yuhan Corporation manufactures and markets various pharmaceutical products on its own and through joint ventures with other global pharmaceutical companies. The Company also produces personal care products, dietary supplements, and veterinary medicines.

Prestige Brands Holdings, Inc. distributes over-the-counter healthcare and household cleaning products to retail stores in the United States, Canada and other international markets.  The Company distributes oral, eye and skin care; cough, cold, allergy and sinus; and household cleansers, sponges, scrubbers and cleaning pads.

Shanghai Fosun Pharmaceutical (Group) Co., Ltd. is a pharmaceutical company. Through its subsidiaries, the Company manufactures genetic medicines, Chinese traditional medicines, diagnostic products, and medical instruments, provides technology, marketing, and advertising services, as well as invests in import and export trading.

Shanghai Fosun Pharmaceutical (Group) (2196 HK)

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Fosun Pharma (2196 HK/600196.CH) To Privatize Henlius (2696.HK) - Things Are Not as Good as Expected

Fosun Pharma's plan to privatize Henlius faces uncertainty due to cash-flow pressure.Shareholders' interests may suffer since Offer Price may not...

Xinyao (Criss) Wang

Merger Arb Mondays (22 Jul) - China TCM, GA Pack, Huafa, Samson, CPMC, Fancl, Tatsuta, Capitol

This week, the highest gross spreads are HEC Pharma (122.5%), China TCM (31.8%), Asia Cement (12.6%), Canvest (11.1%), GA Pack (10.9%), Malaysia...

Arun George

China Healthcare Weekly (Oct.13) - Deteriorating Financing Environment, ADC>BsAb>CGT, Fosun Pharma

IPO policy change will worsen financing environment, putting PEVC in difficult position.For pharmaceutical hot field, the pecking order is...

Xinyao (Criss) Wang

China's Weight Loss Drug Market – The Investment Opportunities and the Risks Behind

The GLP-1 target has been recognized as a blockbuster target, which has attracted great enthusiasm from investors.We analyzed related investment...

Xinyao (Criss) Wang

Merger Arb Mondays (15 Jul) - China TCM, Canvest, Henlius, Hollysys, Second Chance, Anasarda, Rex

This week, the highest gross spreads are HEC Pharma (134.8%), China TCM (32.2%), Canvest (13.4%), A8 New Media (12.5%), Asia Cement (11.8%), GA...

Arun George

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Fosun Pharma (2196 HK/600196.CH) To Privatize Henlius (2696.HK) - Things Are Not as Good as Expected

​Fosun Pharma's plan to privatize Henlius faces uncertainty due to cash-flow pressure.Shareholders' interests may suffer since Offer Price may not...

Xinyao (Criss) Wang

Merger Arb Mondays (22 Jul) - China TCM, GA Pack, Huafa, Samson, CPMC, Fancl, Tatsuta, Capitol

This week, the highest gross spreads are HEC Pharma (122.5%), China TCM (31.8%), Asia Cement (12.6%), Canvest (11.1%), GA Pack (10.9%), Malaysia...

Arun George

China Healthcare Weekly (Oct.13) - Deteriorating Financing Environment, ADC>BsAb>CGT, Fosun Pharma

IPO policy change will worsen financing environment, putting PEVC in difficult position.For pharmaceutical hot field, the pecking order is...

Xinyao (Criss) Wang

China's Weight Loss Drug Market – The Investment Opportunities and the Risks Behind

The GLP-1 target has been recognized as a blockbuster target, which has attracted great enthusiasm from investors.We analyzed related investment...

Xinyao (Criss) Wang

Merger Arb Mondays (15 Jul) - China TCM, Canvest, Henlius, Hollysys, Second Chance, Anasarda, Rex

This week, the highest gross spreads are HEC Pharma (134.8%), China TCM (32.2%), Canvest (13.4%), A8 New Media (12.5%), Asia Cement (11.8%), GA...

Arun George

Fosun Pharma's plan to privatize Henlius faces uncertainty due to cash-flow pressure.Shareholders' interests may suffer since Offer Price may not...