Japanese Equity Specialist, Ortus Advisors

Andrew Jackson

Japanese Equity Specialist

Ortus Advisors

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>Tech and memory especially keep grinding higher with good showing from semi-cap.</li>
<li>Kioxia management expects to double memory output at several fabs over next 5-years.</li>
<li>MHI cutting their FY guidance as reality not quite meeting expectations...will the market care though?</li>
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Tech and memory especially keep grinding higher with good showing from semi-cap.
Kioxia management expects to double memory output at several fabs over next 5-years.
MHI cutting their FY guidance as reality not quite meeting expectations...will the market care though?


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Global Healthcare Analyst

Tina Banerjee

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<li>Sino Biopharmaceutical initiated Phase 1 trial for innovative drug candidate TQB6411 targeting advanced malignant tumors in China. Wuxi Biologics announced that five manufacturing facilities passed the Pre-License Inspection by FDA.</li>
<li>FDA drug advisory committee voted against Otsuka’s indication expansion application for Rexulti. Telix Pharmaceutical received a subpoena from the SEC regarding the development of prostate cancer therapeutic candidates. </li>
<li>Lupin received FDA approval for generic versions of Liraglutide and Glucagon injections. Sun Pharmaceutical announced positive top-line results from two Phase 3 trials of Ilumya in active psoriatic arthritis.</li>
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Sino Biopharmaceutical initiated Phase 1 trial for innovative drug candidate TQB6411 targeting advanced malignant tumors in China. Wuxi Biologics announced that five manufacturing facilities passed the Pre-License Inspection by FDA.
FDA drug advisory committee voted against Otsuka’s indication expansion application for Rexulti. Telix Pharmaceutical received a subpoena from the SEC regarding the development of prostate cancer therapeutic candidates. 
Lupin received FDA approval for generic versions of Liraglutide and Glucagon injections. Sun Pharmaceutical announced positive top-line results from two Phase 3 trials of Ilumya in active psoriatic arthritis.


APAC Healthcare Weekly (July 27) – Sino Bio, Wuxi Bio, Otsuka, Telix, Lupin, Sun Pharma

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<li>Shanghai Henlius Biotech initiated Phase 3 U.S. clinical trial for HLX22 for gastroesophageal junction and gastric cancer. CanSino Biologics obtained clinical trial approval in China for polio vaccine.</li>
<li>FDA rejected Nippon Shinyaku’s new drug application for CAP-1002 for DMD. JCR Pharmaceuticals announced license agreement with Acumen Pharmaceuticals to develop Alzheimer’s disease drug using JCR’s BBB -penetrating technology platform.</li>
<li>Mesoblast recorded $13.2M revenue from Ryoncil post-launch March 28 through June 30. Sun Pharma launched Leqselvi in the U.S. for the treatment of adults with severe alopecia areata.</li>
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Shanghai Henlius Biotech initiated Phase 3 U.S. clinical trial for HLX22 for gastroesophageal junction and gastric cancer. CanSino Biologics obtained clinical trial approval in China for polio vaccine.
FDA rejected Nippon Shinyaku’s new drug application for CAP-1002 for DMD. JCR Pharmaceuticals announced license agreement with Acumen Pharmaceuticals to develop Alzheimer’s disease drug using JCR’s BBB -penetrating technology platform.
Mesoblast recorded $13.2M revenue from Ryoncil post-launch March 28 through June 30. Sun Pharma launched Leqselvi in the U.S. for the treatment of adults with severe alopecia areata.


APAC Healthcare Weekly (July 20) – Henlius Bio, CanSino, Nippon Shinyaku, JCR, Mesoblast, Sun Pharma

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<li>Meta taking a $3.5bn stake in Essilor Luxottica now gives them exposure to both Nikon and Paris Miki.</li>
<li>Further positive broker rhetoric for power-semis should continues to lift Rohm, while WOLF gains positive for Renesas.</li>
<li>Intel announcing plans to sell Mobileye stake may be seen as positive for foundry expansion plans.</li>
</ul>


Meta taking a $3.5bn stake in Essilor Luxottica now gives them exposure to both Nikon and Paris Miki.
Further positive broker rhetoric for power-semis should continues to lift Rohm, while WOLF gains positive for Renesas.
Intel announcing plans to sell Mobileye stake may be seen as positive for foundry expansion plans.


Japan Morning Connection: Pharma Set for Rough Start on Trump Threats

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<li>Hansoh Pharmaceutical stuck outlicense agreement with Regeneron Pharmaceuticals for GLP-1 drug candidate for an upfront payment of $80M. Daiichi Sankyo unveiled positive phase 3 trial result in first-line breast cancer.</li>
<li>Takeda received European approval for Adcetris as a chemotherapy regimen in Hodgkin lymphoma. Zydus Lifesciences is acquiring 5.9% stake in Agenus and commercial right for its lead candidate for India.</li>
<li>Mayne Pharma has filed a complaint in the U.S. Court against TherapeuticsMD. Cosette Pharmaceuticals indicated an intention to terminate the acquisition over “material adverse clause claims.”</li>
</ul>


Hansoh Pharmaceutical stuck outlicense agreement with Regeneron Pharmaceuticals for GLP-1 drug candidate for an upfront payment of $80M. Daiichi Sankyo unveiled positive phase 3 trial result in first-line breast cancer.
Takeda received European approval for Adcetris as a chemotherapy regimen in Hodgkin lymphoma. Zydus Lifesciences is acquiring 5.9% stake in Agenus and commercial right for its lead candidate for India.
Mayne Pharma has filed a complaint in the U.S. Court against TherapeuticsMD. Cosette Pharmaceuticals indicated an intention to terminate the acquisition over “material adverse clause claims.”


APAC Healthcare Weekly (June 8)- Hansoh Pharma, Daiichi Sankyo, Takeda, Mayne Pharma, Zydus Life

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Takeda Pharmaceutical Co Ltd focuses on the Research & Development, Manufacturing, Sales and Marketing and Import/Export of Pharmaceutical Drugs. The Company focuses on the following core therapeutic areas: Cardiovascular & Metabolic, Oncology, Central Nervous System, Respiratory & Immunology, General Medicine (Gastrointestinal & Genitourinary) and Vaccine.

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Tina Banerjee

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Japan Morning Connection: Shutdown Concerns Brushed Aside as Govt Set to Close This Morning

A move higher for pharma after Pfizer made a deal with Trump, expect squeezy moves for heavily shorted JP names. A positive for memory plays, with...

Andrew Jackson

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Wuxi Bio’s manufacturing facilities passed FDA inspection. Otsuka’s label expansion plan for Rexulti is in jeopardy. Telix got SEC subpoena. Lupin...

Tina Banerjee

APAC Healthcare Weekly (July 20) – Henlius Bio, CanSino, Nippon Shinyaku, JCR, Mesoblast, Sun Pharma

Henlius Bio initiates P3 U.S. trial for cancer drug. FDA rejected Nippon Shinyaku’s new drug filing. JCR partners with Acumen to develop...

Tina Banerjee

Japan Morning Connection: Pharma Set for Rough Start on Trump Threats

​Meta announces stake in Essilor Luxottica, with aims for AI smart glasses. A good tone set for power semis, particularly Renesas. Pharma names...

Andrew Jackson

APAC Healthcare Weekly (June 8)- Hansoh Pharma, Daiichi Sankyo, Takeda, Mayne Pharma, Zydus Life

Hansoh stuck deal with Regeneron for obesity drug candidate. Daiichi Sankyo unveiled positive phase 3 trial result in first-line breast cancer....

Tina Banerjee

Meta announces stake in Essilor Luxottica, with aims for AI smart glasses. A good tone set for power semis, particularly Renesas. Pharma names...