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Health Care: Classys, Moderna Inc and more

In today’s briefing:

  • Classys (214150 KS): Bain Capital Deal Implies 11% Upside Potential
  • Why Moderna And BioNTech Want To Boost Production Capacities In Africa?

Classys (214150 KS): Bain Capital Deal Implies 11% Upside Potential

By Tina Banerjee

  • Classys (214150 KS) insiders have transferred 61% stake to private equity company Bain Capital for KRW670 billion. The deal values the shares at KRW17,000.
  • Bain Capital has already invested in two beauty products companies in Korea. Both of the deals remained highly profitable for Bain. Classys is Bain’s third investment in the same space.
  • Classys, with its differentiated and competitive products, is expanding its geographic presence. Consumables account for 49% of total revenue, thereby creating a stable and recurring revenue source for the company.

Why Moderna And BioNTech Want To Boost Production Capacities In Africa?

By Andrei Zakharov

  • Leading mRNA vaccine producers announced plans to build manufacturing facilities in Africa this year. 
  • According to Reuters, Rwanda, Senegal, or South Africa may be potential locations for Moderna’s new vaccine factory.
  • Africa has the world’s lowest vaccination rate, and only ~5% of Africans are fully vaccinated today. 

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