HK/China Healthcare Analyst (ex-Fosun Pharma)

Xinyao (Criss) Wang

Equity Capital Markets

Shenzhen Edge Medical / Equity Capital Markets

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<li>MP1000 has strong technical strength, setting it apart from Toumai. SP1000’s advantages are more obvious and the competitive landscape is also better than multi-port surgical robots, indicating corner overtaking opportunity.</li>
<li>With favorable policy support, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/shenzhen-edge-medical-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:35912:1" rel="noopener">Shenzhen Edge Medical (SEM HK)</a> is embracing a golden opportunity. But the commercialization outlook of surgical robots in China is actually not optimistic.</li>
<li>As a later-comer in surgical robots industry, without the synergy from parent company, Edge’s future sales performance could be even weaker. So, its valuation should be lower than Medbot.</li>
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MP1000 has strong technical strength, setting it apart from Toumai. SP1000’s advantages are more obvious and the competitive landscape is also better than multi-port surgical robots, indicating corner overtaking opportunity.
With favorable policy support, Shenzhen Edge Medical (SEM HK) is embracing a golden opportunity. But the commercialization outlook of surgical robots in China is actually not optimistic.
As a later-comer in surgical robots industry, without the synergy from parent company, Edge’s future sales performance could be even weaker. So, its valuation should be lower than Medbot.


Pre-IPO Shenzhen Edge Medical - The Surgical Robot Business in China Is Proving Harder than Expected

Equity Bottom-Up

Shandong Weigao Group Medical Polymer Co / Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>Weigao formed a diversified product lines through a series of acquisitions and capital operation. Its performance is more driven by sales not R&amp;D, with limited core competitiveness.</li>
<li>Weigao’s orthopaedic products business is under pressure due to VBP, which would drag down the overall gross margin. The acquisition of Weigao New Life is hard to turn things around.</li>
<li>Weigao is a holding platform, which is worthless in secondary market.There could be some temporary rebounds but share price could still underperform or its valuation is lower than comparable companies.</li>
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Weigao formed a diversified product lines through a series of acquisitions and capital operation. Its performance is more driven by sales not R&amp;D, with limited core competitiveness.
Weigao’s orthopaedic products business is under pressure due to VBP, which would drag down the overall gross margin. The acquisition of Weigao New Life is hard to turn things around.
Weigao is a holding platform, which is worthless in secondary market.There could be some temporary rebounds but share price could still underperform or its valuation is lower than comparable companies.


Shandong Weigao Group Medical Polymer (1066.HK) - As a Holding Platform, Investment Value Is Limited

Shanghai MicroPort MedBot Group / Equity Bottom-Up

<ul>
<li>New policy about surgical robots was released, which is conducive to the promotion and popularization of surgical robots in China. However, the situation is not as simple as it seems.</li>
<li>We deep dive the business environment of surgical robots in China.Even with favorable policies, both surgical robot systems and consumables have to reduce price largely so as to be affordable.</li>
<li>It’s difficult to make profits in China. Medbot could lose money for quite some time.Without solid internationalization, the rally cannot be sustained for a long time only by policy catalyst.</li>
</ul>


New policy about surgical robots was released, which is conducive to the promotion and popularization of surgical robots in China. However, the situation is not as simple as it seems.
We deep dive the business environment of surgical robots in China.Even with favorable policies, both surgical robot systems and consumables have to reduce price largely so as to be affordable.
It’s difficult to make profits in China. Medbot could lose money for quite some time.Without solid internationalization, the rally cannot be sustained for a long time only by policy catalyst.


Shanghai MicroPort MedBot Group (2252.HK) - Recognize the Reality but Don’t Give up Hope

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>New policy was released to support the development of surgical robots in China, which would be short-term catalyst for related companies, but it may not bring high profits.</li>
<li>In fact, since March, it may not be appropriate for healthcare companies to use the COVID-19 as a reason if their performance in the following months is not as expected.</li>
<li>Before DRGs/DIP policy becomes very “lethal”, there is a “policy vacuum period” in the next two or three years, which is a good opportunity to go long in China healthcare.</li>
</ul>


New policy was released to support the development of surgical robots in China, which would be short-term catalyst for related companies, but it may not bring high profits.
In fact, since March, it may not be appropriate for healthcare companies to use the COVID-19 as a reason if their performance in the following months is not as expected.
Before DRGs/DIP policy becomes very “lethal”, there is a “policy vacuum period” in the next two or three years, which is a good opportunity to go long in China healthcare.


China Healthcare Weekly (Jan.27) - Surgical Robots New Policy, COVID-19 Update, Policy Vacuum Period

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<li>China further optimized COVID policy. The main reason to ease the policy at this time could be to release risks in advance so as to recover as soon as possible.</li>
<li>The growth curve of biotech is not linear. We analyzed three situations to help investors better understand “the new story” of Biotech at different stages.</li>
<li>We reviewed the performance of Company listed under HKEX Chapter 18A since this year. We found some interesting points worth the attention.</li>
</ul>


China further optimized COVID policy. The main reason to ease the policy at this time could be to release risks in advance so as to recover as soon as possible.
The growth curve of biotech is not linear. We analyzed three situations to help investors better understand “the new story” of Biotech at different stages.
We reviewed the performance of Company listed under HKEX Chapter 18A since this year. We found some interesting points worth the attention.


China Healthcare Weekly (Dec.9) - COVID Policy Update, Biotech Growth Curve, HKEX Chapter 18A Review

China

Microport Scientific Corp. manufactures interventional and minimally invasive devices for keyhole surgery. The Company's products are used to treat vascular diseases and is developing devices to treat diabetes and orthopedic diseases.

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.

Edan Instruments Inc develops, produces and sells medical electronic equipments.  The Company's main products are fetal dopplers, electrocardiographs, fetal monitors and ultrasound scanners.

Shanghai Tofflon Science and Technology Company Limited develops, designs, produces and markets pharmaceutical freeze dryer and related systems. The Company's main products include in-place sterilisation, in-place lyophilization cleaners, laboratory freeze dryers, production freeze dryers, liquid nitrogen freeze dryers and freeze drying systems and equipments.

AK Medical Holdings Limited manufactures medical devices. The Company produces and sells orthopedic implants, spinal interbody cages, artificial vertebral bodies, and other products. AK Medical Holdings markets its products throughout Hong Kong.

Dirui Industrial Company Limited develops, manufactures and sells medical testing equipment and corollary reagents. The Company's main products are analyzers used in the research of bodily fluid, biochemical substances, and hematology.

Zhende Medical Co., Ltd. manufactures medical products. The Company researches, develops, produces, and sells medical dressings, pressure treatment and fixation, modern wound care, surgical infection management, and other products. Zhende Medical markets its products worldwide.

Blue Sail Medical Co., Ltd. manufactures and sells PVC gloves and other plastic products. The company also engages in the sale of  nitrile gloves, latex gloves,  paper pulp molding products, and a range of medical equipments.

Truking Technology Limited develops, designs, manufactures, sells and provides services for aqueous pharmaceutical equipment. The Company offers ampoules linkage lines, vial linkage lines, oral liquid linkage lines, and infusion linkage lines, and other related products.

Beijing Bohui Innovation Technology Company Limited develops clinical examination rapid detection technology, manufactures and sells its application systems. The Company's main product is human body trace elements detection system, which include instruments and reagents.

Atrion Corporation, through its subsidiaries, designs, develops, manufactures, markets, sells, and distributes medical products and components.  The Company's products are used in ophthalmic, diagnostic, and cardiovascular procedures. Atrion's products are sold primarily to health care companies which market and distribute its products in conjunction with their name-brand products.

Avanos Medical, Inc. operates as a medical technology company. The Company offers infection prevention, surgical, respiratory, digestive health, and pain management solutions. Avanos Medical serves healthcare sector worldwide.

Pegavision Corp is a result of a joint venture by Pegatron Corp and Kinsus Corp. The Company manufactures and sells soft contact lenses and other ophthalmic medical devices. Pegavision operates in Taiwan.

Paramount Bed Holdings Company Ltd. operates as a holding company. The Company, through its subsidiaries, designs and manufactures hospital, medical, electric, motorized, and orthopedic beds.

Cardiovascular Systems, Inc. developed and manufactures a medical device that removes hardened plaque and calcium from arteries.

Draegerwerk AG & Company KGAA manufactures medical, safety, and aerospace equipment. The Company produces ventilators, monitoring equipment, transport incubators, anesthesia machines, surgical lights, ward equipment, home care equipment, systems for safe breathing in industry, mining and fire fighting, and airplane crew and passenger oxygen systems.

Pulse Biosciences, Inc. operates as a development stage medical device company. The Company offers a local and drug-free technology that utilizes nanosecond pulsed electric fields to induce cell signaling and the activation of cellular pathways in tissue.

Arjo AB develops, manufactures, and markets medical equipment for elderly and disabled patients. The Company offers medical beds, flusher disinfectors, prevention pumps, hygiene lifts, and shower systems. Arjo markets its products worldwide.

Silk Road Medical, Inc. produces and distributes surgical equipment. The Company offers develops and manufactures less-invasive medical devices intended to improve the treatment of carotid artery disease through proprietary transcarotid therapies. Silk Road Medical serves medical sector in the United States.

Genertec Universal Medical Group Company Limited provides healthcare services. The Company offers medical financing, hospital investment and management, digitization, and clinical department upgrade advisory services. Genertec Universal Medical Group serves customers in Hong Kong.

Shanghai MicroPort MedBot Group Co Ltd manufactures and sells medical equipment. The Companu produces and sells laparoscopic surgery robots, orthopedic surgical robots, and other products. Shanghai MicroPort MedBot Group markets its products throughout China.

Shanghai MicroPort MedBot Group (2252 HK)

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Shanghai MicroPort MedBot Group (2252 HK)

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