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Joinn Laboratories China  Lt / Equity Capital Markets

<p><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/joinn-laboratories-china-co-a" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:28273:1" rel="noopener">Joinn Laboratories China Co-A (603127 CH)</a> is a global contract research organisation (CRO). JOINN is the largest CRO in non-clinical drug safety assessment in China with a revenue market share of 15.5% in 2019, according to Frost &amp; Sullivan. JOINN is seeking to raise as much as $600 million through a Hong Kong IPO, according to press reports.</p><div>
<p>In <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/joinn-laboratories-ipo-initiation-on-demand-science" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:47482" rel="noopener">JOINN Laboratories IPO Initiation: On-Demand Science</a>, we stated that JOINN potentially gives investors another avenue to gain exposure to the China CRO industry. On balance, we concluded that JOINN’s fundamentals are attractive as the positives outweigh the negatives. In <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/joinn-laboratories-ipo-phip-points-to-progress" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:47985" rel="noopener">JOINN Laboratories IPO: PHIP Points to Progress</a>, we noted that the 9M20 results reinforce our belief that JOINN is worth a closer look and has attractive fundamentals. </p>
<div class="content-highlight"><p>As is typical of Chinese-listed issuers floating in Hong Kong, JOINN’s H-shares will be offered on a discount to its A-shares (AH discount). In this note, we take a first look at the potential AH discount range for JOINN's H-share listing. </p></div>
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Joinn Laboratories China Co-A (603127 CH) is a global contract research organisation (CRO). JOINN is the largest CRO in non-clinical drug safety assessment in China with a revenue market share of 15.5% in 2019, according to Frost &amp; Sullivan. JOINN is seeking to raise as much as $600 million through a Hong Kong IPO, according to press reports.
In JOINN Laboratories IPO Initiation: On-Demand Science, we stated that JOINN potentially gives investors another avenue to gain exposure to the China CRO industry. On balance, we concluded that JOINN’s fundamentals are attractive as the positives outweigh the negatives. In JOINN Laboratories IPO: PHIP Points to Progress, we noted that the 9M20 results reinforce our belief that JOINN is worth a closer look and has attractive fundamentals. 
As is typical of Chinese-listed issuers floating in Hong Kong, JOINN’s H-shares will be offered on a discount to its A-shares (AH discount). In this note, we take a first look at the potential AH discount range for JOINN's H-share listing. 


JOINN Laboratories IPO: Valuation First Look

<div><p><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/joinn-laboratories-china-co-a" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:28273:1" rel="noopener">Joinn Laboratories China Co-A (603127 CH)</a> is a global contract research organisation (CRO). JOINN is the largest CRO in non-clinical drug safety assessment in China with a revenue market share of 15.5% in 2019 and ranked the third among the world’s non-clinical drug safety assessment CRO’s as measured by revenues in 2019, according to Frost &amp; Sullivan. JOINN is seeking to raise as much as $600 million through a Hong Kong IPO, according to press reports.</p></div><div><p>In <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/joinn-laboratories-ipo-initiation-on-demand-science" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:47482" rel="noopener">JOINN Laboratories IPO Initiation: On-Demand Science</a>, we stated that JOINN potentially gives investors another avenue to gain exposure to the China CRO industry. On balance, we concluded that JOINN’s fundamentals are attractive as the positives outweigh the negatives. </p></div><div><div><div class="content-highlight"><p>In this note, we look at the PHIP which disclose the 9M20 results and recent developments. Overall, we continue to believe that JOINN is worth a closer look and has attractive fundamentals. </p></div></div></div>

Joinn Laboratories China Co-A (603127 CH) is a global contract research organisation (CRO). JOINN is the largest CRO in non-clinical drug safety assessment in China with a revenue market share of 15.5% in 2019 and ranked the third among the world’s non-clinical drug safety assessment CRO’s as measured by revenues in 2019, according to Frost &amp; Sullivan. JOINN is seeking to raise as much as $600 million through a Hong Kong IPO, according to press reports.In JOINN Laboratories IPO Initiation: On-Demand Science, we stated that JOINN potentially gives investors another avenue to gain exposure to the China CRO industry. On balance, we concluded that JOINN’s fundamentals are attractive as the positives outweigh the negatives. In this note, we look at the PHIP which disclose the 9M20 results and recent developments. Overall, we continue to believe that JOINN is worth a closer look and has attractive fundamentals. 

JOINN Laboratories IPO: PHIP Points to Progress

Asia Pac IPO & Placement Research, China biotech, Aequitas Research

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Asia Pac IPO & Placement Research, China biotech

IPOs and Placements coverage across Asia Pacific

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We cover all listing across the Asia Pacific along with follow-up placements. As of Dec 2020, our team had covered 539 IPOs with a hit rate of 73.5% and 685 placements with a hit rate of 66.8%.

We combine fundamental bottom-up views with our proprietary quantitative framework to provide a holistic coverage across new listings and placements. Our coverage includes pre-IPO notes before the deal is launched, follow-up analysis once the deal is live and post-listing trading analysis as well.

<p>Joinn Lab is a leading China-based CRO company seeking a USD 400-500 m H-share listing in Hong Kong. </p><p>In this note, we will discuss Joinn Lab's business segment. We note that it has a strong presence in the drug safety segment, particularly the IND application for biologic candidates thanks to its long history in the market and high standard of lab facilities and operation. We think the company has strong growth ahead, driven by the Wuzhou breeding facility, Suzhou lab and California lab in the next two years, followed by expansion in Chongqing and Guangzhou in the longer term. </p><p>We are of the view that investors would like to pay a premium for the company's strong leadership in the niche market and high growth ahead, but the premium will be offset by its smaller size of operation compared to other CRO players.</p>

Joinn Lab is a leading China-based CRO company seeking a USD 400-500 m H-share listing in Hong Kong. In this note, we will discuss Joinn Lab's business segment. We note that it has a strong presence in the drug safety segment, particularly the IND application for biologic candidates thanks to its long history in the market and high standard of lab facilities and operation. We think the company has strong growth ahead, driven by the Wuzhou breeding facility, Suzhou lab and California lab in the next two years, followed by expansion in Chongqing and Guangzhou in the longer term. We are of the view that investors would like to pay a premium for the company's strong leadership in the niche market and high growth ahead, but the premium will be offset by its smaller size of operation compared to other CRO players.

Joinn Lab (昭衍新药) A+H: Leader in the Niche Drug Safety CRO Segment

<p><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/joinn-laboratories-china-co-a" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:28273:1" rel="noopener">Joinn Laboratories China Co-A (603127 CH)</a> is a global contract research organisation (CRO). JOINN is the largest CRO in non-clinical drug safety assessment in China with a revenue market share of 15.5% in 2019 and ranked the third among the world’s non-clinical drug safety assessment CRO’s as measured by revenues in 2019, according to Frost &amp; Sullivan. JOINN which is listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange is seeking a listing hearing for a H-Share listing to raise up to $600 million, according to press reports.</p><div class="content-highlight"><p>Investor sentiment on the China CRO industry remains strong with the H-shares of <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/hangzhou-tigermed-consulting-co-ltd-1008d609-73bd-4d76-8315-b29502a448ff" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:29212:1" rel="noopener">Hangzhou Tigermed Consulting (H) (3347 HK)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/wuxi-apptec-co-ltd-bf4a1265-beef-48b6-b82d-29308426030f" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:27795:1" rel="noopener">WuXi AppTec Co. Ltd. (2359 HK)</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/pharmaron-beijing-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:28428:1" rel="noopener">Pharmaron Beijing Co Ltd-H (3759 HK)</a> up 73%, 174% and 297% since the H-share listing, respectively. JOINN potentially gives investors another avenue to gain exposure to the China CRO industry. On balance, we think that JOINN’s fundamentals are attractive as the positives outweigh the negatives. </p></div>

Joinn Laboratories China Co-A (603127 CH) is a global contract research organisation (CRO). JOINN is the largest CRO in non-clinical drug safety assessment in China with a revenue market share of 15.5% in 2019 and ranked the third among the world’s non-clinical drug safety assessment CRO’s as measured by revenues in 2019, according to Frost &amp; Sullivan. JOINN which is listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange is seeking a listing hearing for a H-Share listing to raise up to $600 million, according to press reports.Investor sentiment on the China CRO industry remains strong with the H-shares of Hangzhou Tigermed Consulting (H) (3347 HK), WuXi AppTec Co. Ltd. (2359 HK) and Pharmaron Beijing Co Ltd-H (3759 HK) up 73%, 174% and 297% since the H-share listing, respectively. JOINN potentially gives investors another avenue to gain exposure to the China CRO industry. On balance, we think that JOINN’s fundamentals are attractive as the positives outweigh the negatives. 

JOINN Laboratories IPO Initiation: On-Demand Science

HK/China Healthcare Analyst (ex-Fosun Pharma)

Xinyao (Criss) Wang

Equity Bottom-Up

Hangzhou Tigermed Consulting C / Equity Bottom-Up

<p style="text-align: justify;"><a target="_blank"></a><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/hangzhou-tigermed-consulting-h" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:29212:1" rel="noopener">Hangzhou Tigermed Consulting (H) (3347 HK)</a> released the third quarter report of 2020. In the first three quarters of 2020, Q1-Q3 accumulated revenue reached RMB2.33 billion, with a YoY growth rate of 13.27%. Net income attributed to shareholders in the first three quarters reached RMB1.318 billion, up 149.57% YoY. Net income after deducting non-recurring gains and losses in Q1-Q3 was RMB498 million, up 13.57% YoY. The company's Q3 single quarter revenue reached RMB848 million, up 22.31% YoY. Net income attributed to shareholders in Q3 was RMB319 million, up 81.37% YoY. Net income after deducting non-recurring gains and losses in Q3 reached RMB195 million, up 29.35% YoY. Tigermed has gradually recovered from the epidemic with strong performance in Q3. </p>
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<p style="text-align: justify;"><em>Source: WIND</em></p>

Hangzhou Tigermed Consulting (H) (3347 HK) released the third quarter report of 2020. In the first three quarters of 2020, Q1-Q3 accumulated revenue reached RMB2.33 billion, with a YoY growth rate of 13.27%. Net income attributed to shareholders in the first three quarters reached RMB1.318 billion, up 149.57% YoY. Net income after deducting non-recurring gains and losses in Q1-Q3 was RMB498 million, up 13.57% YoY. The company's Q3 single quarter revenue reached RMB848 million, up 22.31% YoY. Net income attributed to shareholders in Q3 was RMB319 million, up 81.37% YoY. Net income after deducting non-recurring gains and losses in Q3 reached RMB195 million, up 29.35% YoY. Tigermed has gradually recovered from the epidemic with strong performance in Q3. 

Source: WIND

Tigermed (300347.CN/03347.HK) - Q3 Performance Recovered with Optimistic Future Development

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Frontage Holdings Corporation operates as a biotechnology company. The Company offers clinical trials, bioequivalence studies, medical writing, and agrochemical services. Frontage Holdings serves customers in Hong Kong.

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JOINN Laboratories IPO: Valuation First Look

JOINN is seeking to raise as much as $600 million through a HK IPO, according to press reports. In this note, we take a first look at the potential...

Arun George

JOINN Laboratories IPO: PHIP Points to Progress

JOINN is seeking to raise as much as $600 million through an HK IPO. The PHIP which disclose the 9M20 results reinforce our view that JOINN has...

Arun George

Joinn Lab (昭衍新药) A+H: Leader in the Niche Drug Safety CRO Segment

Investors would like to pay a premium for the company's strong leadership in the niche market and high growth ahead, but the premium will be offset...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

JOINN Laboratories IPO Initiation: On-Demand Science

JOINN is seeking a listing hearing for a H-Share listing to raise up to $600 million, according to press reports. On balance, we think that JOINN’s...

Arun George

Tigermed (300347.CN/03347.HK) - Q3 Performance Recovered with Optimistic Future Development

This article analyzed Tigermed's business, growth potential, global layout, equity investment and also made forecast and rating for this company.

Xinyao (Criss) Wang

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