Global Healthcare Analyst

Tina Banerjee

Equity Bottom-Up

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/mesoblast-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:769:1" rel="noopener">Mesoblast Ltd (MSB AU)</a> has developed a range of late-stage product candidates derived from its first and second generation proprietary mesenchymal lineage cell therapy technology platforms.</li>
<li>BLA resubmission of remestemcel-L and formal BLA submission of rexlemestrocel-L to the FDA are two near-term catalysts for Mesoblast. Latest clinical trial results should support efficacy of both the candidates.</li>
<li>In November, Mesoblast completed a refinancing of its senior secured debt facility with a new $90 million five-year facility. Current funding is available for an estimated seven quarters.</li>
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Mesoblast Ltd (MSB AU) has developed a range of late-stage product candidates derived from its first and second generation proprietary mesenchymal lineage cell therapy technology platforms.
BLA resubmission of remestemcel-L and formal BLA submission of rexlemestrocel-L to the FDA are two near-term catalysts for Mesoblast. Latest clinical trial results should support efficacy of both the candidates.
In November, Mesoblast completed a refinancing of its senior secured debt facility with a new $90 million five-year facility. Current funding is available for an estimated seven quarters.


Mesoblast (MSB AU): Preparing for Re-Submission of Biologics License Application for Ryoncil

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/imugene-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:20276:1" rel="noopener">Imugene Ltd (IMU AU)</a> is a clinical-stage biopharma company, which is developing alternative approach to treat certain types of cancers. Lead candidate HER-Vaxx is in phase 2 trial.</li>
<li>Imugene is well funded and resourced, to deliver on its commercial and clinical milestones. Recent clinical and patent activities entail conviction over the commercialization prospect of Imugene’s pipeline.</li>
<li>Recent insider acquisition of shares and patent grant in Europe and South Korea for its lead candidate have boosted investor sentiment.</li>
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Imugene Ltd (IMU AU) is a clinical-stage biopharma company, which is developing alternative approach to treat certain types of cancers. Lead candidate HER-Vaxx is in phase 2 trial.
Imugene is well funded and resourced, to deliver on its commercial and clinical milestones. Recent clinical and patent activities entail conviction over the commercialization prospect of Imugene’s pipeline.
Recent insider acquisition of shares and patent grant in Europe and South Korea for its lead candidate have boosted investor sentiment.


Imugene (IMU AU): Research Partnerships and Fund-Raising Entail Conviction on Solid Tumors Pipeline

Simcere Pharmaceutical Group / Equity Bottom-Up

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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> is transitioning to an innovation and R&amp;D-driven pharmaceutical company, with revenue from innovative pharmaceuticals making greater contribution and R&amp;D pipeline of innovative pharmaceuticals advancing rapidly.</li>
<li>During H1 2021, Simcere newly added 5 pivotal registrational trials and phase III clinical trials and 1 phase I clinical trial, and received 7 clinical trial approvals.</li>
<li>Simcere entered into three international partnerships to develop and market innovative drugs in China. The company has also in-licensed an oral COVID-19 drug candidate, which is in pre-clinical stage.</li>
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Simcere Pharmaceutical Group (2096 HK) is transitioning to an innovation and R&amp;D-driven pharmaceutical company, with revenue from innovative pharmaceuticals making greater contribution and R&amp;D pipeline of innovative pharmaceuticals advancing rapidly.
During H1 2021, Simcere newly added 5 pivotal registrational trials and phase III clinical trials and 1 phase I clinical trial, and received 7 clinical trial approvals.
Simcere entered into three international partnerships to develop and market innovative drugs in China. The company has also in-licensed an oral COVID-19 drug candidate, which is in pre-clinical stage.


Simcere Pharmaceutical (2096 HK): Focus Shifts to Innovative Drug; COVID-19 Oral Drug in Development

Independent research on the U.S. markets, Baptista Research

Baptista Research

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Equity Capital Markets

Bristol Myers Squibb Co / Equity Capital Markets

<ul><li>Bristol-Myers Squibb had a robust third quarter, with significant sales growth fueled by strong commercial execution and pipeline advancement.</li><li>They are also encouraged by the strength of this evidence, which has the potential to expand their cell therapy franchise's patient base.</li><li>We are optimistic about Bristol-Myers Squibb and maintain a 'Hold' rating with a revised target price.</li></ul>

Bristol-Myers Squibb had a robust third quarter, with significant sales growth fueled by strong commercial execution and pipeline advancement.They are also encouraged by the strength of this evidence, which has the potential to expand their cell therapy franchise's patient base.We are optimistic about Bristol-Myers Squibb and maintain a 'Hold' rating with a revised target price.

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<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> received CRL from the FDA for TAK-721, through which FDA declined to approve the drug in its current form and asked for additional clinical study.</li>
<li>Takeda aimed for four potential approvals in FY22. Thus far, the company has received only two approvals. R&amp;D expenditure for FY22 is guided at ¥522 billion, up 15% y/y.</li>
<li>Next big catalyst for the company is the potential approval of its Dengue vaccine candidate, TAK-003, which has peak revenue opportunity of $1.6 billion.</li>
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Takeda Pharmaceutical (4502 JP) received CRL from the FDA for TAK-721, through which FDA declined to approve the drug in its current form and asked for additional clinical study.
Takeda aimed for four potential approvals in FY22. Thus far, the company has received only two approvals. R&amp;D expenditure for FY22 is guided at ¥522 billion, up 15% y/y.
Next big catalyst for the company is the potential approval of its Dengue vaccine candidate, TAK-003, which has peak revenue opportunity of $1.6 billion.


Takeda Pharmaceutical (4502 JP): Bearish Tone Continues Despite New Drug Approvals

United States

Bristol-Myers Squibb Company is a global biopharmaceutical company. The Company develops, licenses, manufactures, markets, and sells pharmaceutical and nutritional products. Bristol-Myers Squibb products and experimental therapies address cancer, heart disease, HIV/AIDS, diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, hepatitis, organ transplant  rejection, and psychiatric disorders.

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