Global Healthcare Analyst

Tina Banerjee

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>Shanghai Henlius Biotech announced that PMDA of Japan approved phase 2/3 clinical trial of HLX43 for injection (an anti-PD-L1 antibody-drug conjugate) for advanced squamous non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).</li>
<li>Simcere Pharmaceutical announced that, SIM0613 for Injection, an antibody-drug conjugate, received the clinical trial approval in China, and is intended for commencing the clinical trial for advanced solid tumors.</li>
<li>Olympus has signed an exclusive global distribution agreement with EndoRobotics. Under this agreement, robot-assisted technologies manufactured by EndoRobotics will be distributed globally by Olympus exclusively.</li>
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Shanghai Henlius Biotech announced that PMDA of Japan approved phase 2/3 clinical trial of HLX43 for injection (an anti-PD-L1 antibody-drug conjugate) for advanced squamous non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).
Simcere Pharmaceutical announced that, SIM0613 for Injection, an antibody-drug conjugate, received the clinical trial approval in China, and is intended for commencing the clinical trial for advanced solid tumors.
Olympus has signed an exclusive global distribution agreement with EndoRobotics. Under this agreement, robot-assisted technologies manufactured by EndoRobotics will be distributed globally by Olympus exclusively.


APAC Healthcare Weekly (May 10) – Henlius Bio, Simcere, Olympus, Daewoong Pharma

Asia Pac ECM and Index Rebal, Shenton Research

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Asia Pac ECM and Index Rebal

Asia Pac IPO & Placement Research, China Biotech

Shenton Research

Shenton Research is an independent Asia Pacific equity specialist. Our quantitative research covers index rebalancing flows, alongside exchange data analytics accross Asia Pacific. On the equity capital markets side, we focus on Asia Pacific ECM, especially biotech and TMT. Our lead analyst is frequently cited by international media.

Equity Capital Markets

Shenzhen Transsion Holdings / Equity Capital Markets

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<li>Transsion, a mobile phone maker focused on Africa and other emerging markets, launched its IPO to raise USD 428m through an A+H listing. CITIC is the sole sponsor.</li>
<li>In this note, we look at the deal terms and provide our thoughts on valuation for the company.</li>
<li>We analyze reference A+H transactions, cornerstone and sponsor performance and assess the risk-reward of the deal.</li>
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Transsion, a mobile phone maker focused on Africa and other emerging markets, launched its IPO to raise USD 428m through an A+H listing. CITIC is the sole sponsor.
In this note, we look at the deal terms and provide our thoughts on valuation for the company.
We analyze reference A+H transactions, cornerstone and sponsor performance and assess the risk-reward of the deal.


Transsion (传音控股) A+H IPO: Analysis of Deal Terms

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<li>Sino Biopharmaceutical received approval for Benmelstobart plus Anlotinib for alveolar soft part sarcoma in China. Wuxi Biologics announced that three of its manufacturing facilities received GMP certification from South Korea.</li>
<li>Astellas Pharma has been granted Priority Review status by the FDA for indication expansion application for Padcev. Eisai’s Phase 3 trial evaluating Lenvima in RCC did not meet primary endpoints.</li>
<li>Celltrion started patient dosing for three of its novel ADC-based anticancer drug candidates. Cochlear has reduced FY26 underlying net profit guidance to A$290–330M from A$435–460M.</li>
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Sino Biopharmaceutical received approval for Benmelstobart plus Anlotinib for alveolar soft part sarcoma in China. Wuxi Biologics announced that three of its manufacturing facilities received GMP certification from South Korea.
Astellas Pharma has been granted Priority Review status by the FDA for indication expansion application for Padcev. Eisai’s Phase 3 trial evaluating Lenvima in RCC did not meet primary endpoints.
Celltrion started patient dosing for three of its novel ADC-based anticancer drug candidates. Cochlear has reduced FY26 underlying net profit guidance to A$290–330M from A$435–460M.


APAC Healthcare Weekly (April 26) – Sino Bio, Wuxi Bio, Astellas Pharma, Eisai, Celltrion, Cochlear

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<li>Hengrui Pharma received indication expansion approval for trastuzumab rezetecan in China. MicroPort NeuroScientific’s Apollo Dream Rapamycin Target Eluting Stent has been granted the Breakthrough Device Designation by the FDA.</li>
<li>Celltrion signed KRW375B CMO agreement with a global pharmaceutical company for the supply of drug substance. Samsung Bioepis entered global commercialization agreement with Sandoz for five biosimilar candidates under development.</li>
<li>FDA accepted Sun Pharma’s indication expansion application for Ilumya for active psoriatic arthritis. Zydus Lifesciences entered licensing and supply agreements with Torrent Pharmaceuticals and Lupin to co-market Semaglutide in India.</li>
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Hengrui Pharma received indication expansion approval for trastuzumab rezetecan in China. MicroPort NeuroScientific’s Apollo Dream Rapamycin Target Eluting Stent has been granted the Breakthrough Device Designation by the FDA.
Celltrion signed KRW375B CMO agreement with a global pharmaceutical company for the supply of drug substance. Samsung Bioepis entered global commercialization agreement with Sandoz for five biosimilar candidates under development.
FDA accepted Sun Pharma’s indication expansion application for Ilumya for active psoriatic arthritis. Zydus Lifesciences entered licensing and supply agreements with Torrent Pharmaceuticals and Lupin to co-market Semaglutide in India.


APAC Healthcare Weekly (March 22) – Hengrui, Microport Neuro, Celltrion, Samsung Bio, Sun Pharma

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<li>Sino Biopharmaceutical’s pan-KRAS inhibitor TQB3205 got clinical trial approval in China for advanced malignant tumors. Jiangsu Hengrui Pharmaceuticals got indication expansion approval for Hetrombopag Olamine Tablets in China.</li>
<li>Astellas Pharma’s Phase3 study investigating Xospata in AML did not meet primary endpoint. Daiichi Sankyo’s indication expansion application for Enhertu has been accepted and granted Priority Review in the U.S.</li>
<li>HK inno.N  signed joint promotion contract with Tanabe Pharma for renal anemia drug Vadanem. CSL announces expansion of manufacturing facility in Illinois to expand its U.S. production presence.</li>
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Sino Biopharmaceutical’s pan-KRAS inhibitor TQB3205 got clinical trial approval in China for advanced malignant tumors. Jiangsu Hengrui Pharmaceuticals got indication expansion approval for Hetrombopag Olamine Tablets in China.
Astellas Pharma’s Phase3 study investigating Xospata in AML did not meet primary endpoint. Daiichi Sankyo’s indication expansion application for Enhertu has been accepted and granted Priority Review in the U.S.
HK inno.N  signed joint promotion contract with Tanabe Pharma for renal anemia drug Vadanem. CSL announces expansion of manufacturing facility in Illinois to expand its U.S. production presence.


APAC Healthcare Weekly (March 15) – Sino Bio, Hengrui, Astellas, Daiichi Sankyo, HK Inno, CSL

Hong Kong

Sino Biopharmaceutical is a leading, innovation-driven pharmaceutical conglomerate in China, focusing on the research, development, manufacturing, and sale of pharmaceutical products. The company specializes in therapeutic areas such as oncology, hepatology, respiratory, and cardiovascular diseases, offering both modernized Chinese and Western medicines. It was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Wanchai, Hong Kong.

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APAC Healthcare Weekly (May 10) – Henlius Bio, Simcere, Olympus, Daewoong Pharma

Henlius Bio and Simcere got trial approval for their respective ADC candidates in Japan and China, respectively. Olympus forges exclusive global...

Tina Banerjee

Transsion (传音控股) A+H IPO: Analysis of Deal Terms

We analyze Transsion's USD 428m Hong Kong IPO. We look at deal terms, track records of cornerstone investors and sponsors, as well as its...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

APAC Healthcare Weekly (April 26) – Sino Bio, Wuxi Bio, Astellas Pharma, Eisai, Celltrion, Cochlear

Sino Bio got fourth indication approval for Benmelstobart plus Anlotinib. Wuxi Biologics’ three facilities got Korean GMP certification. FDA...

Tina Banerjee

APAC Healthcare Weekly (March 22) – Hengrui, Microport Neuro, Celltrion, Samsung Bio, Sun Pharma

Celltrion signed KRW375B biologics CMO deal with a global pharma company. Samsung Bioepis expands biosimilar collaboration with Sandoz. 40+ Indian...

Tina Banerjee

APAC Healthcare Weekly (March 15) – Sino Bio, Hengrui, Astellas, Daiichi Sankyo, HK Inno, CSL

Couple of Chinese companies got clinical trials approvals for their respective drug candidates. Astellas’ Phase 3 trial failed to meet primary...

Tina Banerjee

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