HK/China Healthcare Analyst (ex-Fosun Pharma)

Xinyao (Criss) Wang

Equity Bottom-Up

Microport Cardioflow Medtech / Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>TAVR was once envisioned with infinite optimism as a "hundred billion yuan market", attracting massive amounts of capital/companies to enter. However, the commercialization status of TAVR companies is much bleak.</li>
<li>High cost of TAVR surgery without medical insurance reimbursement and limited number of qualified hospitals to carry out such complicated surgery are the major reasons for the unsatisfactory sales growth. </li>
<li>Venus Medtech's market share would continue to be challenged. MicroPort CardioFlow's low gross margin and slow product iteration are the problems. Peijia could be “dark horse” if positive momentum continues. </li>
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TAVR was once envisioned with infinite optimism as a "hundred billion yuan market", attracting massive amounts of capital/companies to enter. However, the commercialization status of TAVR companies is much bleak.
High cost of TAVR surgery without medical insurance reimbursement and limited number of qualified hospitals to carry out such complicated surgery are the major reasons for the unsatisfactory sales growth. 
Venus Medtech's market share would continue to be challenged. MicroPort CardioFlow's low gross margin and slow product iteration are the problems. Peijia could be “dark horse” if positive momentum continues. 


CardioFlow (2160.HK) Vs Venus MedTech (2500.HK) Vs Peijia Medical (9996.HK) - Dark Horse Is Emerging

External broker reports(aggregated public sources), CMB International

CMB International

External broker reports(aggregated public sources)

Incorporated in Hong Kong, supported by the mainland and targeting in global market, CMB International Capital Corporation Limited (“CMBI”) is an integrated financial institution providing comprehensive and professional services. As a wholly-owned subsidiary of China Merchants Bank ("CMB"), by leveraging on the Group’s synergy and coordination in domestic and overseas markets, as well as CMB’s strong resources and outstanding social reputation, CMBI and its subsidiaries have been actively implementing diversified business strategies and set up an overall layout of main business segments including Corporate Finance, Asset Management, Wealth Management, Global Markets and Structured Finance, etc. Adhering to the philosophy of “being clients oriented and increasing our own values by the way of creating value for clients”, CMBI endeavors to provide quality and integrated financial services to institutional, corporate and individual customers both domestic and overseas including Hong Kong IPO sponsorship and underwriting, share placement and rights issue for listed companies, financial advisors, bonds issuance services, asset management, direct investment, wealth management, equity sales and trading, etc.

<ul><li>Venus Medtech reported FY22 revenue of RMB406.5mn, down by 2.3% YoY due to the decreased volume of TAVR surgeries amid COVID-19 pandemic.</li><li>Gross profit margin declined from 78.0% in 2021 to 77.2% due to the slight decrease in ASP.</li><li>Given the significant losses incurred from the business termination of Keystone and the increase in R&amp;D costs and administrative expenses after the acquisition of Cardiovalve, the attributable net loss widened from RMB373.6mn in 2021 to RMB1,057.7mn in 2022, missing our forecast of RMB409.6mn net loss in 2022.</li></ul><p><em>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.</em></p>

Venus Medtech reported FY22 revenue of RMB406.5mn, down by 2.3% YoY due to the decreased volume of TAVR surgeries amid COVID-19 pandemic.Gross profit margin declined from 78.0% in 2021 to 77.2% due to the slight decrease in ASP.Given the significant losses incurred from the business termination of Keystone and the increase in R&amp;D costs and administrative expenses after the acquisition of Cardiovalve, the attributable net loss widened from RMB373.6mn in 2021 to RMB1,057.7mn in 2022, missing our forecast of RMB409.6mn net loss in 2022.Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Venus Medtech (2500 HK) – Expect sales turnaround in 2023

Asia Pac IPO & Placement Research, China biotech, Aequitas Research

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Asia Pac IPO & Placement Research, China biotech

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Quantitative Analysis

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<li>We analyze the weekly Hong Kong Connect flows with our data engine for holding position as of March 1st.</li>
<li>The top stocks by inflows and outflows were tabulated for all market, HSCEI, mid cap and s/mid cap groups.</li>
<li>We highlight flows for Tencent, Great Wall Motor, China Construction Bank, Hong Kong Exchanges And Clearing.</li>
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We analyze the weekly Hong Kong Connect flows with our data engine for holding position as of March 1st.
The top stocks by inflows and outflows were tabulated for all market, HSCEI, mid cap and s/mid cap groups.
We highlight flows for Tencent, Great Wall Motor, China Construction Bank, Hong Kong Exchanges And Clearing.


Hong Kong Connect Flows (Mar 1st): Tencent, Great Wall Motor, CCB, HKEx

Global Healthcare Analyst

Tina Banerjee

Acotec Scientific Holdings / Equity Bottom-Up

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/acotec-scientific-holdings-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:32176:1" rel="noopener">Acotec Scientific Holdings (6669 HK)</a> is an early-mover in peripheral drug coated balloon market in China and holds a dominant 85%+ market share.  </li>
<li>On November 7, Acotec received its first FDA approval for Vericor, a peripheral support catheter designed to enhance access to peripheral vessels.</li>
<li>Acotec started 2022 on a strong note, with revenue increasing 25% y/y in H1 2022 due to increasing adoption of the company’s product in Chinese hospitals.</li>
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Acotec Scientific Holdings (6669 HK) is an early-mover in peripheral drug coated balloon market in China and holds a dominant 85%+ market share.  
On November 7, Acotec received its first FDA approval for Vericor, a peripheral support catheter designed to enhance access to peripheral vessels.
Acotec started 2022 on a strong note, with revenue increasing 25% y/y in H1 2022 due to increasing adoption of the company’s product in Chinese hospitals.


Acotec Scientific Holdings (6669 HK): Base Business, Geography Expansion, New Launch to Drive Growth

Equity Capital Markets

Jenscare Scientific / Equity Capital Markets

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<li>Jenscare, a China based structural heart disease focused medical device company, plans to raise up to USD 30m via a Hong Kong listing.</li>
<li>In our previous insight, we discussed that there have been many TAVR companies listed in Hong Kong but we think Jenscare has a differentiated portfolio.</li>
<li>In this note, we will look at updates in its latest filing and highlight massive delays in its product candidates. We also provide a quick thought on its valuation.</li>
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Jenscare, a China based structural heart disease focused medical device company, plans to raise up to USD 30m via a Hong Kong listing.
In our previous insight, we discussed that there have been many TAVR companies listed in Hong Kong but we think Jenscare has a differentiated portfolio.
In this note, we will look at updates in its latest filing and highlight massive delays in its product candidates. We also provide a quick thought on its valuation.


Jenscare (宁波健世科技) Pre-IPO:  Massive Delays After Missing the Boat

China

Venus MedTech (HangZhou) Inc. develops and sells cardiovascular devices. The Company offers products including aorta, compression loading and conveying systems, and pulmonary artery. Venus MedTech (HangZhou) markets its products throughout China.

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CardioFlow (2160.HK) Vs Venus MedTech (2500.HK) Vs Peijia Medical (9996.HK) - Dark Horse Is Emerging

After four years of anticipation, the golden age of TAVR still has not arrived. Although there are common industry pain points, CardioFlow/Venus...

Xinyao (Criss) Wang