APAC IPOs & Placements, Aequitas Research

Clarence Chu

APAC IPOs & Placements

IPOs and Placements coverage across Asia Pacific

Aequitas Research

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.

Equity Capital Markets

Akeso Biopharma Inc / Equity Capital Markets

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/akeso-biopharma-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:28830:1" rel="noopener">Akeso Biopharma Inc (9926 HK)</a> is looking to raise US$155m from its primary placement.</li>
<li>Proceeds from the deal would be geared towards R&amp;D expenditure for its preclinical programs, expediting clinical trials, and towards commercializing its existing approved products.</li>
<li>Accounting for 3% of shares outstanding, and representing 5.7 days of its three month ADV, the deal would be a relatively small one for the firm to digest.</li>
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Akeso Biopharma Inc (9926 HK) is looking to raise US$155m from its primary placement.
Proceeds from the deal would be geared towards R&amp;D expenditure for its preclinical programs, expediting clinical trials, and towards commercializing its existing approved products.
Accounting for 3% of shares outstanding, and representing 5.7 days of its three month ADV, the deal would be a relatively small one for the firm to digest.


Akeso Inc Placement - A Small One to Digest, Momentum Has Been Strong

External broker reports(aggregated public sources), CMB International

CMB International

External broker reports(aggregated public sources)

Incorporated in Hong Kong, supported by the mainland and targeting in global market, CMB International Capital Corporation Limited (“CMBI”) is an integrated financial institution providing comprehensive and professional services. As a wholly-owned subsidiary of China Merchants Bank ("CMB"), by leveraging on the Group’s synergy and coordination in domestic and overseas markets, as well as CMB’s strong resources and outstanding social reputation, CMBI and its subsidiaries have been actively implementing diversified business strategies and set up an overall layout of main business segments including Corporate Finance, Asset Management, Wealth Management, Global Markets and Structured Finance, etc. Adhering to the philosophy of “being clients oriented and increasing our own values by the way of creating value for clients”, CMBI endeavors to provide quality and integrated financial services to institutional, corporate and individual customers both domestic and overseas including Hong Kong IPO sponsorship and underwriting, share placement and rights issue for listed companies, financial advisors, bonds issuance services, asset management, direct investment, wealth management, equity sales and trading, etc.

Equity Bottom-Up

Shanghai Henlius Biotech  / Equity Bottom-Up

<ul><li>Overwhelming PFS signals of HLX22 combo therapy in 1L GC. HLX22 (a novel HER2 mAb) combined with HLX02 (trastuzumab biosimilar, Hanquyou) and chemo showed promising clinical benefits for 1L GC patients, compared to the SoC of HLX02 + chemo in a China Ph2 study.</li><li>In the study, a total of 53 patients were randomized to Group A (HLX22 25mg/kg + Hanquyou + chemo), Group B (HLX22 15mg/kg + Hanquyou + chemo) and Group C (Hanquyou + chemo).</li><li>With a followup of 14.3 months, the mPFS was 15.1 months in Group A vs 8.2 months in Group C (HR=0.5, CI 0.2-1.3), and Not-Reached in Group B vs 8.2 months in Group C (HR=0.1, CI 0.0-0.5). </li></ul>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.

Overwhelming PFS signals of HLX22 combo therapy in 1L GC. HLX22 (a novel HER2 mAb) combined with HLX02 (trastuzumab biosimilar, Hanquyou) and chemo showed promising clinical benefits for 1L GC patients, compared to the SoC of HLX02 + chemo in a China Ph2 study.In the study, a total of 53 patients were randomized to Group A (HLX22 25mg/kg + Hanquyou + chemo), Group B (HLX22 15mg/kg + Hanquyou + chemo) and Group C (Hanquyou + chemo).With a followup of 14.3 months, the mPFS was 15.1 months in Group A vs 8.2 months in Group C (HR=0.5, CI 0.2-1.3), and Not-Reached in Group B vs 8.2 months in Group C (HR=0.1, CI 0.0-0.5). 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.

Henlius Biotech (2696 HK) – Promising Ph2 Data of Innovative Assets

HK/China Healthcare Analyst (ex-Fosun Pharma)

Xinyao (Criss) Wang

Zhejiang Orient Gene Biotech C / Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>The national centralized procurement of high-value medical consumables for intraocular lens (IOL) and medical consumables related to sports medicine released results, with lower than expected price reductions. </li>
<li>Despite anti-corruption campaign, the business/profit model validation process of Chinese Biotech has not slowed down. There’s a chance to see Chinese Biotech turn losses into profits in 2024-2025.</li>
<li>Zhejiang Orient Gene Biotech (688298 CH) once brought considerable returns to investors, but now the beautiful story is over.After deletion from CSI Medical Service Index, share price could remain weak.</li>
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The national centralized procurement of high-value medical consumables for intraocular lens (IOL) and medical consumables related to sports medicine released results, with lower than expected price reductions. 
Despite anti-corruption campaign, the business/profit model validation process of Chinese Biotech has not slowed down. There’s a chance to see Chinese Biotech turn losses into profits in 2024-2025.
Zhejiang Orient Gene Biotech (688298 CH) once brought considerable returns to investors, but now the beautiful story is over.After deletion from CSI Medical Service Index, share price could remain weak.


China Healthcare Weekly (Dec.1) - Medical Device VBP, Biotech to Breakeven Soon, Orient Gene Biotech

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>Globalization and innovation are two core paths for companies’ development, but with completely different effects.Instead of rushing to go global, it’s better to calm down to focus on R&amp;D first.</li>
<li>Many domestic companies choose Me-Too strategy, which is considered a “shortcut”. However, Me-Too strategy is not always successful. We analyzed different scenarios to help investors better distinguish valuable Me-Too strategies.</li>
<li>There could be a potential short-term correction in healthcare sector. Since trading opportunities remain, rebound would come next, but stock-picking would not be the same as in the past.</li>
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Globalization and innovation are two core paths for companies’ development, but with completely different effects.Instead of rushing to go global, it’s better to calm down to focus on R&amp;D first.
Many domestic companies choose Me-Too strategy, which is considered a “shortcut”. However, Me-Too strategy is not always successful. We analyzed different scenarios to help investors better distinguish valuable Me-Too strategies.
There could be a potential short-term correction in healthcare sector. Since trading opportunities remain, rebound would come next, but stock-picking would not be the same as in the past.


China Healthcare Weekly (Nov.3)-Share Price Correction,Valuable Shortcut,Globalization Vs Innovation

<ul><li>Strong revenue growth and improved operating efficiency drive positive earnings.</li><li>Henlius’ 1H23 revenue increased 94% YoY to RMB2.50bn, mainly driven by the strong sales growth of HANQUYOU (trastuzumab biosimilar) and HANSIZHUANG (PD-1 mAb).</li><li>The GP margin (vs product sales) was 66.5% in 1H23 (vs 68.4% in FY22). </li></ul>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.

Strong revenue growth and improved operating efficiency drive positive earnings.Henlius’ 1H23 revenue increased 94% YoY to RMB2.50bn, mainly driven by the strong sales growth of HANQUYOU (trastuzumab biosimilar) and HANSIZHUANG (PD-1 mAb).The GP margin (vs product sales) was 66.5% in 1H23 (vs 68.4% in FY22). 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.

Henlius Biotech (2696 HK) – Profit Turnaround in 1H23

China

Shanghai Henlius Biotech, Inc develops and produces drugs. The Company develops and produces monoclonal antibody biosimilar drugs, bio betters, novel monoclonal antibodys, and other drugs. Shanghai Henlius Biotech throughout China.

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Shanghai Henlius Biotech (2696 HK)

Akeso Inc Placement - A Small One to Digest, Momentum Has Been Strong

Akeso Biopharma Inc (9926 HK) is looking to raise US$155m from its primary placement. Representing 5.7 days of its three month ADV, the deal would...

Clarence Chu

Henlius Biotech (2696 HK) – Promising Ph2 Data of Innovative Assets

In the study, a total of 53 patients were randomized to Group A (HLX22 25mg/kg + Hanquyou + chemo), Group B (HLX22 15mg/kg + Hanquyou + chemo) and...

CMB International

China Healthcare Weekly (Dec.1) - Medical Device VBP, Biotech to Breakeven Soon, Orient Gene Biotech

VBP result for intraocular lens/sports medicine consumables is better than expected.There’s a chance to see Chinese Biotech turn loss into profits...

Xinyao (Criss) Wang

Henlius Biotech (2696 HK) – Profit Turnaround in 1H23

Henlius’ 1H23 revenue increased 94% YoY to RMB2.50bn, mainly driven by the strong sales growth of HANQUYOU (trastuzumab biosimilar) and HANSIZHUANG...

CMB International

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Akeso Inc Placement - A Small One to Digest, Momentum Has Been Strong

Akeso Biopharma Inc (9926 HK) is looking to raise US$155m from its primary placement. Representing 5.7 days of its three month ADV, the deal would...

Clarence Chu

Henlius Biotech (2696 HK) – Promising Ph2 Data of Innovative Assets

In the study, a total of 53 patients were randomized to Group A (HLX22 25mg/kg + Hanquyou + chemo), Group B (HLX22 15mg/kg + Hanquyou + chemo) and...

CMB International

China Healthcare Weekly (Dec.1) - Medical Device VBP, Biotech to Breakeven Soon, Orient Gene Biotech

VBP result for intraocular lens/sports medicine consumables is better than expected.There’s a chance to see Chinese Biotech turn loss into profits...

Xinyao (Criss) Wang

China Healthcare Weekly (Nov.3)-Share Price Correction,Valuable Shortcut,Globalization Vs Innovation

Success of globalization ultimately relies on strong innovative capabilities. Here's how to distinguish valuable shortcuts - Me-Too strategy....

Xinyao (Criss) Wang

Henlius Biotech (2696 HK) – Profit Turnaround in 1H23

Henlius’ 1H23 revenue increased 94% YoY to RMB2.50bn, mainly driven by the strong sales growth of HANQUYOU (trastuzumab biosimilar) and HANSIZHUANG...

CMB International