Global Healthcare Analyst

Tina Banerjee

Equity Bottom-Up

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/sumitomo-dainippon-pharma-co" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:1935:1" rel="noopener">Sumitomo Dainippon Pharma Co (4506 JP)</a> offered to acquire <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/myovant-sciences-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:36419:1" rel="noopener">Myovant Sciences (MYOV US)</a>, which was rejected due to low valuation. The company is unlikely to revise its offer for Myovant.</li>
<li>As Sumitomo’s in-house drug candidates are still in clinical stages, the company needs Myovant’s already marketed products to maintain its growth momentum post Latuda patent expiry.</li>
<li>Sumitomo is not expected to sell its existing 52% stake in Myovant. This will ensure that Myovant’s marketed products Orgovyx and Myfembree should continue to remain as Sumitomo’s growth drivers.  </li>
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Sumitomo Dainippon Pharma Co (4506 JP) offered to acquire Myovant Sciences (MYOV US), which was rejected due to low valuation. The company is unlikely to revise its offer for Myovant.
As Sumitomo’s in-house drug candidates are still in clinical stages, the company needs Myovant’s already marketed products to maintain its growth momentum post Latuda patent expiry.
Sumitomo is not expected to sell its existing 52% stake in Myovant. This will ensure that Myovant’s marketed products Orgovyx and Myfembree should continue to remain as Sumitomo’s growth drivers.  


Sumitomo Dainippon Pharma Co (4506 JP): Myovant Is Crucial for Post-Latuda Growth Momentum

Event-Driven

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/myovant-sciences-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:36419:1" rel="noopener">Myovant Sciences (MYOV US)</a> rejected $2.5 billion takeover offer from its largest shareholder, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/sumitomo-dainippon-pharma-co" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:1935:1" rel="noopener">Sumitomo Dainippon Pharma Co (4506 JP)</a>, as the bid significantly undervalues the company.</li>
<li>Amid its tight cash situation, upcoming patent cliff, and ongoing late-stage clinical trials, Sumitomo is not expected to revise its offer upward.</li>
<li>New acquisition offer from marketing partner Pfizer is the most likely scenario. Even if the company does not receive any takeover offer, Myovant is capable of running its operating activities.</li>
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Myovant Sciences (MYOV US) rejected $2.5 billion takeover offer from its largest shareholder, Sumitomo Dainippon Pharma Co (4506 JP), as the bid significantly undervalues the company.
Amid its tight cash situation, upcoming patent cliff, and ongoing late-stage clinical trials, Sumitomo is not expected to revise its offer upward.
New acquisition offer from marketing partner Pfizer is the most likely scenario. Even if the company does not receive any takeover offer, Myovant is capable of running its operating activities.


Myovant Sciences (MYOV US): Rejects Sumitomo’s $2.5B Bid; Remains Open for Better Offer

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/otsuka-holdings-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:12292:1" rel="noopener">Otsuka Holdings (4578 JP)</a> started 2022 on a strong note, with 13% y/y revenue growth in Q1. Growth was driven by four global products, which contributed 36% of total revenue.</li>
<li>Otsuka has terminated its global license agreements with Akebia Therapeutics related to vadadustat for the treatment of renal anemia and recorded an impairment loss of ¥24 billion.</li>
<li>Despite the impairment losses related to vadadustat, Otsuka reiterated 2022 guidance and expects double-digit growth in operating and net profits.</li>
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Otsuka Holdings (4578 JP) started 2022 on a strong note, with 13% y/y revenue growth in Q1. Growth was driven by four global products, which contributed 36% of total revenue.
Otsuka has terminated its global license agreements with Akebia Therapeutics related to vadadustat for the treatment of renal anemia and recorded an impairment loss of ¥24 billion.
Despite the impairment losses related to vadadustat, Otsuka reiterated 2022 guidance and expects double-digit growth in operating and net profits.


Otsuka Holdings (4578 JP) 1Q22: Global Products Continued Double-Digit Revenue Growth

Equity Long-Short Analyst

Pyari Menon

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>Legal and regulatory changes have spawned cannabis companies, focused on cannabis-based medical and recreational products and the development of new breeds of crop </li>
<li>In Cannabis innovations <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/philip-morris-international" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:13328:1" rel="noopener">Philip Morris International (PM US)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/canopy-growth-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:25083:1" rel="noopener">Canopy Growth (WEED CN)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/jazz-pharmaceuticals-plc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:15881:1" rel="noopener">Jazz Pharmaceuticals (JAZZ US)</a><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/merck-co-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:1130:1" rel="noopener">Merck &amp; Co Inc. (MRK US)</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/takeda-pharmaceutical-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:11747:1" rel="noopener">Takeda Pharmaceutical (4502 JP)</a> lead</li>
<li>In overall plant-based extracts innovations <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/jazz-pharmaceuticals-plc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:15881:1" rel="noopener">Jazz Pharmaceuticals (JAZZ US)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/eid-parry-india-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:6925:1" rel="noopener">Eid Parry India (EID IN)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/abbott-laboratories" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:11987:1" rel="noopener">Abbott Laboratories (ABT US), </a>Indena, Mars Incorporated, and Liveleaf are the leaders.</li>
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Legal and regulatory changes have spawned cannabis companies, focused on cannabis-based medical and recreational products and the development of new breeds of crop 
In Cannabis innovations Philip Morris International (PM US), Canopy Growth (WEED CN), Jazz Pharmaceuticals (JAZZ US)Merck &amp; Co Inc. (MRK US) and Takeda Pharmaceutical (4502 JP) lead
In overall plant-based extracts innovations Jazz Pharmaceuticals (JAZZ US), Eid Parry India (EID IN), Abbott Laboratories (ABT US), Indena, Mars Incorporated, and Liveleaf are the leaders.


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Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co / Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>For the near-term, focus will be on the marketing partnership for ATS, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder treatment patch. FDA action date is in late December.</li>
<li>Lower domestic sales of OTC pharmaceuticals due to the lack of sports events remains the major downside risk for Hisamitsu. Revenue from its largest selling Rx brand is also declining.</li>
<li>Management reiterated FY22 guidance and announced a buyback plan worth ¥12 billion.</li>
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For the near-term, focus will be on the marketing partnership for ATS, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder treatment patch. FDA action date is in late December.
Lower domestic sales of OTC pharmaceuticals due to the lack of sports events remains the major downside risk for Hisamitsu. Revenue from its largest selling Rx brand is also declining.
Management reiterated FY22 guidance and announced a buyback plan worth ¥12 billion.


Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical (4530 JP): Focus Shifts to ADHD Treatment Patch and Other Upcoming Launches

Japan

Sumitomo Dainippon Pharma Co., Ltd. mainly manufactures and markets pharmaceuticals for human and veterinary use. The Company also produces and sells livestock feeds, food additives, and chemical products, as well as conducts clinical pathology tests for animals. Sumitomo Dainippon Pharma conducts businesses across worldwide.

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