HK/China Healthcare Analyst (ex-Fosun Pharma)

Xinyao (Criss) Wang

Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>The market is clearly satisfied with WuXi Bio’s interim results. Growth of both non-COVID revenue and new projects were beyond expectations. This makes us look forward to 2023 full-year result.</li>
<li>There’s a significant strength gap between WuXi Bio and Lonza/Samsung Biologics in undertaking commercial-stage orders, which puts WuXi Bio at a disadvantage in competition,making it more vulnerable to financing environment.</li>
<li>It’s not impossible to restore the high growth before COVID,but WuXi Bio needs to meet two conditions.Instead of betting on a V-shaped reversal, it's wiser to take profits in time.</li>
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The market is clearly satisfied with WuXi Bio’s interim results. Growth of both non-COVID revenue and new projects were beyond expectations. This makes us look forward to 2023 full-year result.
There’s a significant strength gap between WuXi Bio and Lonza/Samsung Biologics in undertaking commercial-stage orders, which puts WuXi Bio at a disadvantage in competition,making it more vulnerable to financing environment.
It’s not impossible to restore the high growth before COVID,but WuXi Bio needs to meet two conditions.Instead of betting on a V-shaped reversal, it's wiser to take profits in time.


Wuxi Biologics (2269.HK) 23H1 - The Positives, the Negatives and the Outlook

External broker reports(aggregated public sources), CMB International

CMB International

External broker reports(aggregated public sources)

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<ul><li>Impressive top-line growth in 1H23. WuXi Bio reported 1H23 revenue of RMB8,492mn, up 17.8% YoY, attributable net income of RMB2,268mn, down 10.6% YoY, and attributable adjusted net income of RMB2,838mn, up 0.1% YoY.</li><li>1H23 revenue impressively beat its previous guidance of low-teens growth, mainly attributable to the strong 59.7% YoY growth of non-COVID revenue.</li><li>Despite the sizable capacity additions in 2022 (i.e., MFG7 in Ireland and MFG8 in Shijiazhuang, each with a capacity of 48k L) and the challenging macro environment, WuXi Bio maintained an industry-leading gross profit margin (GPM) of 41.9% in 1H23 vs 47.4% in 1H22 (adjusted GPM of 47.0% in 1H23 vs 53.4% in 1H22). </li></ul><p><em>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.</em></p>

Impressive top-line growth in 1H23. WuXi Bio reported 1H23 revenue of RMB8,492mn, up 17.8% YoY, attributable net income of RMB2,268mn, down 10.6% YoY, and attributable adjusted net income of RMB2,838mn, up 0.1% YoY.1H23 revenue impressively beat its previous guidance of low-teens growth, mainly attributable to the strong 59.7% YoY growth of non-COVID revenue.Despite the sizable capacity additions in 2022 (i.e., MFG7 in Ireland and MFG8 in Shijiazhuang, each with a capacity of 48k L) and the challenging macro environment, WuXi Bio maintained an industry-leading gross profit margin (GPM) of 41.9% in 1H23 vs 47.4% in 1H22 (adjusted GPM of 47.0% in 1H23 vs 53.4% in 1H22). Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

WuXi Biologics (2269 HK) – Impressive post-pandemic performance

Global Healthcare Analyst

Tina Banerjee

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/wuxi-apptec" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:23679:1" rel="noopener">Wuxi Biologics (2269 HK)</a> recorded 8% YoY revenue growth to RMB8.5B in 1H23. Strong momentum continued in the base business, with the non-COVID revenue achieving a 60% YoY growth.  </li>
<li>Ramping up of new manufacturing facilities, maintenance shutdown of existing facilities, slowdown in funding environment in China, and increasing expenses have negatively impacted the profitability.</li>
<li>Total number of integrated projects reached a new record of 621 with 46 integrated projects added to the pipeline. As of June 30, backlog increased 9% YoY to $20.1B.</li>
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Wuxi Biologics (2269 HK) recorded 8% YoY revenue growth to RMB8.5B in 1H23. Strong momentum continued in the base business, with the non-COVID revenue achieving a 60% YoY growth.  
Ramping up of new manufacturing facilities, maintenance shutdown of existing facilities, slowdown in funding environment in China, and increasing expenses have negatively impacted the profitability.
Total number of integrated projects reached a new record of 621 with 46 integrated projects added to the pipeline. As of June 30, backlog increased 9% YoY to $20.1B.


Wuxi Biologics (2269 HK): Mixed 1H23 Result; Strong Non-COVID Business Momentum Enhances Visibility

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Clarence Chu

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Equity Capital Markets

WuXi XDC Cayman  / Equity Capital Markets

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/wuxi-xdc-cayman-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:39917:1" rel="noopener">WuXi XDC Cayman Inc (1877628D HK)</a> is looking to raise at least US$100m in its upcoming Hong Kong IPO.</li>
<li>WuXi XDC Cayman (WXDC) is a CRDMO focused on the global antibody drug conjugates (ADC) and broader bioconjugate market providing integrated and end-to-end services.</li>
<li>In this note, we will talk about the not-so-positive aspects of the deal.</li>
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WuXi XDC Cayman Inc (1877628D HK) is looking to raise at least US$100m in its upcoming Hong Kong IPO.
WuXi XDC Cayman (WXDC) is a CRDMO focused on the global antibody drug conjugates (ADC) and broader bioconjugate market providing integrated and end-to-end services.
In this note, we will talk about the not-so-positive aspects of the deal.


WuXi XDC Cayman Pre-IPO - The Negatives - Bottlenecks Have Held Margins Back. Receivables Ballooning

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/wuxi-xdc-cayman-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:39917:1" rel="noopener">WuXi XDC Cayman Inc (1877628D HK)</a> is looking to raise at least US$100m in its upcoming Hong Kong IPO.</li>
<li>WuXi XDC Cayman (WXDC) is a CRDMO focused on the global antibody drug conjugates (ADC) and broader bioconjugate market providing integrated and end-to-end services.</li>
<li>In this note, we will talk about the positive aspects of the deal.</li>
</ul>



WuXi XDC Cayman Inc (1877628D HK) is looking to raise at least US$100m in its upcoming Hong Kong IPO.
WuXi XDC Cayman (WXDC) is a CRDMO focused on the global antibody drug conjugates (ADC) and broader bioconjugate market providing integrated and end-to-end services.
In this note, we will talk about the positive aspects of the deal.


WuXi XDC Cayman Pre-IPO - The Positives - Sales Have Surged Leading to Market Share Gains

China

WuXi Biologics (Cayman) Inc. is a leading open-access R&D capability and technology platform company serving the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device industries, with operations in China, U.S., and Iceland.  We provide a broad and integrated portfolio of laboratory and manufacturing services throughout the drug and medical device R&D process.  Our services are designed to help our global partners in shortening the cycle and lowering the cost of drug and medical device R&D through cost-effective and efficient solutions. 

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