ChinaDaily Briefs

Daily Brief China: Livzon Pharmaceutical Group, Lansen Pharmaceutical Holdings Co, Ltd. and more

In today’s briefing:

  • China Healthcare Weekly (Oct.27) – TCM Formula Granules VBP, Medical Statistics to Watch, Livzon
  • Lansen Pharma (503 HK): 27th November Scheme Vote


China Healthcare Weekly (Oct.27) – TCM Formula Granules VBP, Medical Statistics to Watch, Livzon

By Xinyao (Criss) Wang

  • The results of the first VBP of TCM formula granules in China were announced. 200 varieties of TCM formula granules have been included, with an average price reduction of 50.77%.
  • According to the recently released Statistical Bulletin on the Development of Health Care in 2022, we have listed some key points worth investors’ attention.
  • Livzon’s 23Q3 performance was below expectations, which was more related to external factors such as anti-corruption campaign, VBP. However, Chairman’s share buyback proposal indicates possibility of a future reversal.

Lansen Pharma (503 HK): 27th November Scheme Vote

By David Blennerhassett

  • On the 17 September, specialty prescription drug manufacturer Lansen Pharmaceutical Holdings Co, Ltd. (503 HK), a perennial takeover target, finally announced an Offer.
  • Wu Zhen Tao, NED and Chairman of Lansen, made an Offer for shares not indirectly held, of HK$1.80/share, by way of a Scheme, a 26.76% premium to last close.
  • Composite Doc is now out. Court Meeting is the 27th November. Expected last day of trading is the 28 Nov. 28 December payment. IFA says fair and reasonable. Looks done.

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