HK/China Healthcare Analyst (ex-Fosun Pharma)

Xinyao (Criss) Wang

Equity Bottom-Up

Simcere Pharmaceutical Group / Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>Simcere’s profit was mainly driven by the income of non-recurring items (investment business). Due to unfriendly external environment, investors are recommended to be prepared for further decline in net profit. </li>
<li>The overall quality of Simcere’s pipeline is not high, which would be difficult to bring decent revenue in the next few years. Simcere’s transformation is not as smooth as expected.</li>
<li>In fact, over the years, Simcere's strongest capability lies in the sales rather than R&amp;D. Since the game rule changes, we are bearish on Simcere.</li>
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Simcere’s profit was mainly driven by the income of non-recurring items (investment business). Due to unfriendly external environment, investors are recommended to be prepared for further decline in net profit. 
The overall quality of Simcere’s pipeline is not high, which would be difficult to bring decent revenue in the next few years. Simcere’s transformation is not as smooth as expected.
In fact, over the years, Simcere's strongest capability lies in the sales rather than R&amp;D. Since the game rule changes, we are bearish on Simcere.


Simcere Pharmaceutical Group (2096.HK) 22H1 - Gloomy Outlook and Risks in Profits

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events, Quiddity Advisors

David Blennerhassett

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Quiddity Advisors

Event-Driven

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<li>The data in this insight is collated from the "shareholding disclosure" link on the HKEx website. </li>
<li>Often there is a corresponding HKEx announcement on the increase - or decrease - in the shareholding by directors. However, such disclosures are by no means an absolute. </li>
<li>These insights also flags those companies where shares have been pledged, both recently and ongoing.</li>
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The data in this insight is collated from the "shareholding disclosure" link on the HKEx website. 
Often there is a corresponding HKEx announcement on the increase - or decrease - in the shareholding by directors. However, such disclosures are by no means an absolute. 
These insights also flags those companies where shares have been pledged, both recently and ongoing.


Hong Kong CEO & Director Dealings - 26th July 2022

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>Recently, the VBP results of Chinese patent medicine led by Guangdong Alliance were released.Investors had better confirm whether their products have been included in VBP before investing in related stocks.</li>
<li>The reason why domestic pharmaceutical companies lag behind foreign companies is not only the innovation capability or clinical speed, but also the ability to actively identify innovation and thinking mode.</li>
<li>There would be quite a few consolidations or acquisitions of Biotech at low prices. There could also be some delisting of Biotech in secondary market in the coming year.</li>
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Recently, the VBP results of Chinese patent medicine led by Guangdong Alliance were released.Investors had better confirm whether their products have been included in VBP before investing in related stocks.
The reason why domestic pharmaceutical companies lag behind foreign companies is not only the innovation capability or clinical speed, but also the ability to actively identify innovation and thinking mode.
There would be quite a few consolidations or acquisitions of Biotech at low prices. There could also be some delisting of Biotech in secondary market in the coming year.


China Healthcare Weekly (Apr.22) - TCM VBP Results, R&D Thinking Mode, Biotech Delisting

Global Healthcare Analyst

Tina Banerjee

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/simcere-pharmaceutical-group" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:29186:1" rel="noopener">Simcere Pharmaceutical Group (2096 HK)</a> reported an 11% y/y revenue growth to RMB5 billion, mainly driven by 54% y/y revenue growth from innovative pharmaceuticals.</li>
<li>However, gross margin contracted 160 basis point to 78.4%, reflecting pricing headwind. Heavy R&amp;D and selling and distribution expenses are taking toll on operating profit.</li>
<li>During 2021, Simcere has added six registered clinical trials for phase 3, two trails for phase 2, three trails for phase 1, and obtained 12 clinical trial approvals for drugs.</li>
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Simcere Pharmaceutical Group (2096 HK) reported an 11% y/y revenue growth to RMB5 billion, mainly driven by 54% y/y revenue growth from innovative pharmaceuticals.
However, gross margin contracted 160 basis point to 78.4%, reflecting pricing headwind. Heavy R&amp;D and selling and distribution expenses are taking toll on operating profit.
During 2021, Simcere has added six registered clinical trials for phase 3, two trails for phase 2, three trails for phase 1, and obtained 12 clinical trial approvals for drugs.


Simcere Pharmaceutical (2096 HK): Double-Digit Topline Growth; Margin Deteriorating Spoils the Party

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<li>The MPP announced that it has signed agreements with 27 generic manufacturing companies including several Chinese companies for the manufacturing of molnupiravir and supply in 105 low- and-middle-income countries.</li>
<li>The profit margin would be limited because of its public benefit purpose. Therefore, it may not be able to bring huge incremental performance to the relevant domestic pharmaceutical companies.</li>
<li>The future risks and concerns on Merck's molnupiravir should also not be neglected. So, investors are advised to view this agreement with MPP rationally.</li>
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The MPP announced that it has signed agreements with 27 generic manufacturing companies including several Chinese companies for the manufacturing of molnupiravir and supply in 105 low- and-middle-income countries.
The profit margin would be limited because of its public benefit purpose. Therefore, it may not be able to bring huge incremental performance to the relevant domestic pharmaceutical companies.
The future risks and concerns on Merck's molnupiravir should also not be neglected. So, investors are advised to view this agreement with MPP rationally.


Would the Cheap Versions of Oral COVID-19 Antiviral Bring New Opportunities for Chinese Companies?

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Simcere Pharmaceutical Group manufactures and supplies branded generic pharmaceuticals to the China market. The Company's products include antibiotics, anti-cancer medications and anti-stroke medications.

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