Global Healthcare Analyst

Tina Banerjee

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/samsung-biologics-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:22932:1" rel="noopener">Samsung Biologics (207940 KS)</a> signed a contract manufacturing agreement worth KRW1.7T ($1.2B) with an Asian pharmaceutical company. <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/celltrion-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:991:1" rel="noopener">Celltrion Inc (068270 KS)</a> has announced KRW100B ($72M) share buyback, starting October 28.</li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/astellas-pharma-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:6091:1" rel="noopener">Astellas Pharma (4503 JP)</a> received FDA approval for Vyloy for gastric cancer. <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/shionogi-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:19535:1" rel="noopener">Shionogi &amp; Co (4507 JP)</a> received FDA Fast Track designation for its RSV drug candidate, S-337395.</li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/zai-lab-ltd-94df40cf-c15e-462f-b3de-8d2d434ae935" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:36261:1" rel="noopener">Zai Lab (9688 HK)</a> announced positive topline data from global Phase 1a/1b study of ZL-1310 in small cell lung cancer. <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/legend-biotech-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:28963:1" rel="noopener">Legend Biotech Corp (LEGN US)</a> sheds Genscript Biotech as its majority shareholder.</li>
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Samsung Biologics (207940 KS) signed a contract manufacturing agreement worth KRW1.7T ($1.2B) with an Asian pharmaceutical company. Celltrion Inc (068270 KS) has announced KRW100B ($72M) share buyback, starting October 28.

Astellas Pharma (4503 JP) received FDA approval for Vyloy for gastric cancer. Shionogi &amp; Co (4507 JP) received FDA Fast Track designation for its RSV drug candidate, S-337395.

Zai Lab (9688 HK) announced positive topline data from global Phase 1a/1b study of ZL-1310 in small cell lung cancer. Legend Biotech Corp (LEGN US) sheds Genscript Biotech as its majority shareholder.


APAC Healthcare Weekly (Oct 27)- Samsung Biologics, Celltrion, Astellas, Otsuka, Legend, and Zai Lab

Blue Lotus China New Economy Research, Blue Lotus Research Institute

Eric Wen

Blue Lotus China New Economy Research

China growth and global non-US Internet equities

Blue Lotus Research Institute

Blue Lotus Research is a Hong Kong Type 4 Licensed investment advisory firm focusing on Chinese growth equities and global non-US Internet equities

Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>ZaiLab's (ZLAB) share price rallied 15% on promising data from the Phase I trial of its DLL3 ADC licensed from Chinese startup MediLink. The data is positive but still early;</li>
<li>Besides being early, competitions in DLL3 ADC, B7H3 ADC and DLL3/CD3 BsAb are all fierce, with much bigger rivals at much advanced clinical stages. Thus ZLAB faces an execution challenge;</li>
<li>ZLAB's sourcing from domestic biotech is a major step forward that can fundamentally alter its business model. But to confirm the validity of this transition still needs more evidence.</li>
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ZaiLab's (ZLAB) share price rallied 15% on promising data from the Phase I trial of its DLL3 ADC licensed from Chinese startup MediLink. The data is positive but still early;
Besides being early, competitions in DLL3 ADC, B7H3 ADC and DLL3/CD3 BsAb are all fierce, with much bigger rivals at much advanced clinical stages. Thus ZLAB faces an execution challenge;
ZLAB's sourcing from domestic biotech is a major step forward that can fundamentally alter its business model. But to confirm the validity of this transition still needs more evidence.


ZaiLab's DLL3 ADC Is a Major Positive, but the Market Over-Reacted to Its Prospects

European Event-Driven Analyst

Jesus Rodriguez Aguilar

Event-Driven

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<li>Since mid-September, share-price spreads have generally widened across our European liquid universe of ordinary and preferred shares (9 have tightened, 10 widened).</li>
<li>Recommended trades long preferred / short ordinary shares: Atlas Copco, Grifols SA, Media-for-Europe, Volkswagen.</li>
<li>Recommended trades long ordinary / short preferred shares: Carlsberg, Henkel, SSAB Svenska Stal.</li>
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Since mid-September, share-price spreads have generally widened across our European liquid universe of ordinary and preferred shares (9 have tightened, 10 widened).
Recommended trades long preferred / short ordinary shares: Atlas Copco, Grifols SA, Media-for-Europe, Volkswagen.
Recommended trades long ordinary / short preferred shares: Carlsberg, Henkel, SSAB Svenska Stal.


Liquid Universe of European Ordinary and Preferred Shares: October‘24 Report

Equity Long-Short Analyst

Pyari Menon

Clinuvel Pharmaceuticals / Equity Bottom-Up

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/clinuvel-pharmaceuticals-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:17714:1" rel="noopener">Clinuvel Pharmaceuticals (CUV AU)'s</a> Scenesse is the only approved erythropoietic protoporphyria (EPP) treatment. Patent protection and orphan drug status solidifies Clinuvel’s market position.</li>
<li>Clinuvel is expanding Scenesse's (afamelanotide) use and developing and testing additional products for clinical and photo-cosmetic use. </li>
<li>Profitability metrics and growth are solid and cash position strong to support R&amp;D for trials and new product development.</li>
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Clinuvel Pharmaceuticals (CUV AU)'s Scenesse is the only approved erythropoietic protoporphyria (EPP) treatment. Patent protection and orphan drug status solidifies Clinuvel’s market position.
Clinuvel is expanding Scenesse's (afamelanotide) use and developing and testing additional products for clinical and photo-cosmetic use. 
Profitability metrics and growth are solid and cash position strong to support R&amp;D for trials and new product development.


Clinuvel: A Big Future in Skin Disease Treatment

Covering IPOs, Healthcare and Technology Stocks

Andrei Zakharov

Equity Capital Markets

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<li>BioAge Labs launches roadshow and sets terms for an IPO: a company offers 7.5M shares at the price range of $17.00-$19.00, implying a market cap of ~$580M at the midpoint.</li>
<li>Sofinnova Venture Partners plans to purchase ~$15M worth of BioAge Labs shares in this offering. The shares are expected to begin trading on Nasdaq on September 26, 2024.</li>
<li>I view IPO valuation (post-offering EV ~$280M and runway into 2028) as attractive and expect BioAge Labs shares will outperform during first trading day next week.</li>
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BioAge Labs launches roadshow and sets terms for an IPO: a company offers 7.5M shares at the price range of $17.00-$19.00, implying a market cap of ~$580M at the midpoint.
Sofinnova Venture Partners plans to purchase ~$15M worth of BioAge Labs shares in this offering. The shares are expected to begin trading on Nasdaq on September 26, 2024.
I view IPO valuation (post-offering EV ~$280M and runway into 2028) as attractive and expect BioAge Labs shares will outperform during first trading day next week.


BioAge Labs Launches IPO Roadshow, Seeks To Raise Up To $150M on the Nasdaq Exchange

United States

Roche Holding AG develops and manufactures pharmaceutical and diagnostic products. The Company produces prescription drugs in the areas of cardiovascular, infectious, autoimmune, respiratory diseases, dermatology, metabolic disorders, oncology, transplantation, and the central nervous system. Roche Holding serves customers worldwide.

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APAC Healthcare Weekly (Oct 27)- Samsung Biologics, Celltrion, Astellas, Otsuka, Legend, and Zai Lab

Samsung Biologics secures largest ever contract, Celltrion announced KRW100B buyback, Astellas Pharma got label expansion approval for Vyloy,...

Tina Banerjee

ZaiLab's DLL3 ADC Is a Major Positive, but the Market Over-Reacted to Its Prospects

ZaiLab surged 15% on positive Ph I data for its DLL3 ADC from MediLink, but faces tough competition and execution challenges. Transition to...

Blue Lotus Research Institute

Liquid Universe of European Ordinary and Preferred Shares: October‘24 Report

Since mid-September, share-price spreads have generally widened across our European liquid universe of ordinary and preferred shares (9 have...

Jesus Rodriguez Aguilar

Clinuvel: A Big Future in Skin Disease Treatment

Clinuvel is a strong investment due to its monopoly on the only approved EPP treatment (Scenesse), patent protection, orphan drug status, solid...

Pyari Menon

BioAge Labs Launches IPO Roadshow, Seeks To Raise Up To $150M on the Nasdaq Exchange

GLP-1 biopharma company BioAge Labs will price its IPO in September. I have a positive view of initial public offering and expect a strong first...

Andrei Zakharov

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APAC Healthcare Weekly (Oct 27)- Samsung Biologics, Celltrion, Astellas, Otsuka, Legend, and Zai Lab

Samsung Biologics secures largest ever contract, Celltrion announced KRW100B buyback, Astellas Pharma got label expansion approval for Vyloy,...

Tina Banerjee

ZaiLab's DLL3 ADC Is a Major Positive, but the Market Over-Reacted to Its Prospects

​ZaiLab surged 15% on positive Ph I data for its DLL3 ADC from MediLink, but faces tough competition and execution challenges. Transition to...

Blue Lotus Research Institute

Liquid Universe of European Ordinary and Preferred Shares: October‘24 Report

Since mid-September, share-price spreads have generally widened across our European liquid universe of ordinary and preferred shares (9 have...

Jesus Rodriguez Aguilar

Clinuvel: A Big Future in Skin Disease Treatment

Clinuvel is a strong investment due to its monopoly on the only approved EPP treatment (Scenesse), patent protection, orphan drug status, solid...

Pyari Menon

BioAge Labs Launches IPO Roadshow, Seeks To Raise Up To $150M on the Nasdaq Exchange

GLP-1 biopharma company BioAge Labs will price its IPO in September. I have a positive view of initial public offering and expect a strong first...

Andrei Zakharov

ZaiLab surged 15% on positive Ph I data for its DLL3 ADC from MediLink, but faces tough competition and execution challenges. Transition to...