Global Healthcare Analyst

Tina Banerjee

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>Hansoh’s fourth-generation EGFR TKI HS-10504 tablets secured Breakthrough Therapy Designation in China for NSCLC. Junshi Biosciences got 13th indication expansion approval for toripalimab for HER2-expressing locally advanced or metastatic UC.</li>
<li>Daiichi Sankyo secured FDA approval for Enhertu’s two new breast cancer indications. The company’s Datroway got U.S. approval for TNBC. Japan approved NHI price for SanBio’s Akuugo.</li>
<li>Hanmi Pharmaceutical initiated domestic Phase 3 trial to expand indication for efpeglenatide beyond obesity to include the treatment of diabetes. Yuhan Corp signed $140M API supply contract with Gilead Sciences.</li>
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Hansoh’s fourth-generation EGFR TKI HS-10504 tablets secured Breakthrough Therapy Designation in China for NSCLC. Junshi Biosciences got 13th indication expansion approval for toripalimab for HER2-expressing locally advanced or metastatic UC.
Daiichi Sankyo secured FDA approval for Enhertu’s two new breast cancer indications. The company’s Datroway got U.S. approval for TNBC. Japan approved NHI price for SanBio’s Akuugo.
Hanmi Pharmaceutical initiated domestic Phase 3 trial to expand indication for efpeglenatide beyond obesity to include the treatment of diabetes. Yuhan Corp signed $140M API supply contract with Gilead Sciences.


APAC Healthcare Weekly (May 24)– Hansoh, Junshi Bio, Daiichi Sankyo, SanBio, Hanmi Pharm, Yuhan Corp

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<li>Jiangsu Hengrui received approval for its innovative drug Retlirafusp alfa Injection in China. Hansoh’s innovative drug Ameile got fifth indication expansion approval in China for NSCLC.</li>
<li>InSilico Medicine entered multi-year R&amp;D collaboration valued at $888M with Servier. Takeda Pharmaceutical filed NDA to the FDA seeking approval of rusfertide for the treatment of polycythemia vera.</li>
<li>Hanmi Pharmaceutical will distribute and sell Teva’s migraine preventive treatment Ajovy in Korea. Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories has launched Hevaxin vaccine for the prevention of Hepatitis E virus infection in India.</li>
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Jiangsu Hengrui received approval for its innovative drug Retlirafusp alfa Injection in China. Hansoh’s innovative drug Ameile got fifth indication expansion approval in China for NSCLC.
InSilico Medicine entered multi-year R&amp;D collaboration valued at $888M with Servier. Takeda Pharmaceutical filed NDA to the FDA seeking approval of rusfertide for the treatment of polycythemia vera.
Hanmi Pharmaceutical will distribute and sell Teva’s migraine preventive treatment Ajovy in Korea. Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories has launched Hevaxin vaccine for the prevention of Hepatitis E virus infection in India.


APAC Healthcare Weekly (January 11) – Hengrui, Hansoh, InSilico Medicine, Takeda, Hanmi Pharm

IPOs and Catalysts/Events, Global Equity Research Ltd

Arun George

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<li>The vote on Fosun Pharma’s HK$24.60 offer for <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/shanghai-henlius-biotech-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:27888:1" rel="noopener">Shanghai Henlius Biotech (2696 HK)</a> is on 22 January. The gross spread has ballooned to 21.8%, which suggests a deal break.</li>
<li>I previously stated that LVC’s trading behaviour over the coming days will indicate its voting intentions. Unfortunately, this behaviour suggests a high likelihood of blocking the vote.</li>
<li>Fosun Pharma has two potential options to secure LVC’s backing: increase the share alternative cap or introduce a rollover option. Both have challenges and are, therefore, not viable options.</li>
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The vote on Fosun Pharma’s HK$24.60 offer for Shanghai Henlius Biotech (2696 HK) is on 22 January. The gross spread has ballooned to 21.8%, which suggests a deal break.
I previously stated that LVC’s trading behaviour over the coming days will indicate its voting intentions. Unfortunately, this behaviour suggests a high likelihood of blocking the vote.
Fosun Pharma has two potential options to secure LVC’s backing: increase the share alternative cap or introduce a rollover option. Both have challenges and are, therefore, not viable options.


Henlius (2696 HK): Hurtling Towards a Likely Deal Break

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<li>The vote on Fosun Pharma’s HK$24.60 offer for <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/shanghai-henlius-biotech-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:27888:1" rel="noopener">Shanghai Henlius Biotech (2696 HK)</a> is on 22 January. The gross spread ballooned today due to LVC’s amassing a blocking stake.</li>
<li>There are valid arguments for LVC to block the vote or to support the offer. LVC’s trading behaviour over the coming days will point to its voting intentions. </li>
<li>I continue to believe that LVC will support the offer. At the current price and for a 15 February payment, the gross/annualised spread is 9.1%/160%.</li>
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The vote on Fosun Pharma’s HK$24.60 offer for Shanghai Henlius Biotech (2696 HK) is on 22 January. The gross spread ballooned today due to LVC’s amassing a blocking stake.
There are valid arguments for LVC to block the vote or to support the offer. LVC’s trading behaviour over the coming days will point to its voting intentions. 
I continue to believe that LVC will support the offer. At the current price and for a 15 February payment, the gross/annualised spread is 9.1%/160%.


Henlius (2696 HK): Test of Nerves Awaiting LVC’s Next Move

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<li>The vote on Fosun Pharma’s HK$24.60 offer for <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/shanghai-henlius-biotech-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:27888:1" rel="noopener">Shanghai Henlius Biotech (2696 HK)</a> is on 22 January. The gross spread widened after the initial tightening due to the precondition satisfaction.</li>
<li>Several readers have enquired about my thoughts on the widening spread. Our conversations have raised several potential concerns that could explain it.</li>
<li>I think these concerns are unwarranted, and the vote should pass. At the last close and for a 15 February payment, the gross/annualised spread is 4.7%/55.0%.</li>
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The vote on Fosun Pharma’s HK$24.60 offer for Shanghai Henlius Biotech (2696 HK) is on 22 January. The gross spread widened after the initial tightening due to the precondition satisfaction.
Several readers have enquired about my thoughts on the widening spread. Our conversations have raised several potential concerns that could explain it.
I think these concerns are unwarranted, and the vote should pass. At the last close and for a 15 February payment, the gross/annualised spread is 4.7%/55.0%.


Henlius (2696 HK): Anxiety Creeping Back Ahead of the 22 January Vote

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APAC Healthcare Weekly (May 24)– Hansoh, Junshi Bio, Daiichi Sankyo, SanBio, Hanmi Pharm, Yuhan Corp

Hansoh’s HS-10504 tablets secured BTD in China. Junshi Bio secured 13th indication approval for toripalimab. Daiichi Sanyo’s Enhertu and Datroway...

Tina Banerjee

APAC Healthcare Weekly (January 11) – Hengrui, Hansoh, InSilico Medicine, Takeda, Hanmi Pharm

Hegrui got nod for new drug and Hansoh’s Ameile secured additional indication in China. InSilico entered $888M R&D collaboration. Takeda filed for...

Tina Banerjee

Henlius (2696 HK): Hurtling Towards a Likely Deal Break

LVC’s trading behaviour suggests that it is likely to block the vote. Fosun Pharma has two potential options to secure LVC’s backing. Both have...

Arun George

Henlius (2696 HK): Test of Nerves Awaiting LVC’s Next Move

There are valid arguments for LVC to block the vote and support the offer. LVC’s trading behaviour over the coming days will point to its voting...

Arun George

Henlius (2696 HK): Anxiety Creeping Back Ahead of the 22 January Vote

Several readers have enquired about my thoughts on the widening spread. Our conversations have raised several potential concerns that could explain...

Arun George

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