HK/China Healthcare Analyst (ex-Fosun Pharma)

Xinyao (Criss) Wang

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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Modern fast pace of life and huge work pressure make hair loss anxiety spread to all kinds of groups. Age is no longer an excuse for hair loss, and it has already been a problem for people who are under 30. In fact, when a problem cuts across groups and ages, it's a sign of the seriousness of the problem. As people pay more and more attention to hair, the awareness of hair health and management is gradually awakening. How to repair hair scientifically, protect hair correctly and restore hair health have been a concern to the public. Therefore, hair loss prevention and hair growth offer a growth potential that simply cannot be ignored.

Industry Report - Insights on Hair Loss Prevention and Hair Growth Industry

Equity Capital Markets

Clover Biopharmaceuticals / Equity Capital Markets

<p>On April 23, 2021, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/clover-biopharmaceuticals-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:33029:1" rel="noopener">Clover Biopharmaceuticals (CBL HK)</a> filed a prospectus with the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in preparation for a listing in Hong Kong. Since the beginning of the 21st century, with the continuous emergence of innovative biotechnology enterprises in China, many research-based type of entrepreneurs have started their own businesses, such as Wang Xiaodong from <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/beigene-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:27352:1" rel="noopener">BeiGene Ltd (6160 HK)</a>, Yu Dechao from <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/innovent-biologics-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:27452:1" rel="noopener">Innovent Biologics Inc (1801 HK)</a>, Du Ying from <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/zai-lab-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:25877:1" rel="noopener">Zai Lab Ltd (ZLAB US)</a>, etc. Liang Peng, the Founder of Clover Biopharmaceutical, also has an impressive background. He founded the Company in Chengdu in 2007 with his exclusive Trimer-Tag technology platform. The other core members of the Company include China's top pharmaceutical “think tank” such as Dr. Xiaodong Wang and Dr. Jianwei Zhu. So, are there any other highlights besides the outstanding team? This insight mainly analyzed the core technology platform and the core product candidates in the pipeline.</p>

On April 23, 2021, Clover Biopharmaceuticals (CBL HK) filed a prospectus with the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in preparation for a listing in Hong Kong. Since the beginning of the 21st century, with the continuous emergence of innovative biotechnology enterprises in China, many research-based type of entrepreneurs have started their own businesses, such as Wang Xiaodong from BeiGene Ltd (6160 HK), Yu Dechao from Innovent Biologics Inc (1801 HK), Du Ying from Zai Lab Ltd (ZLAB US), etc. Liang Peng, the Founder of Clover Biopharmaceutical, also has an impressive background. He founded the Company in Chengdu in 2007 with his exclusive Trimer-Tag technology platform. The other core members of the Company include China's top pharmaceutical “think tank” such as Dr. Xiaodong Wang and Dr. Jianwei Zhu. So, are there any other highlights besides the outstanding team? This insight mainly analyzed the core technology platform and the core product candidates in the pipeline.

Pre-IPO Clover Biopharmaceuticals - Insights on the Core Technology and Product Candidates

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>Edding Group, a leading integrated pharmaceutical company in China, plans to raise up to USD 200m via a Hong Kong listing.</p><p>In our previous note, we discussed that the company is turning from a distributor of NMC drugs to a pharmaceutical company by acquiring product rights in the past two years. We are of the view that the Vancocin and Ceclor are the selling point of the company as they both have a dominant position in the respective segment and are in growing markets. The company's Vascepa is an interesting CVD product but the competition is intense given that the statin is the main therapy to reduce CV risks and it has many varieties with a competitive market. However, we do not see Mulpleta and EPD 125 attractive. Sales of Mulpleta are very small in Japan and the EDP125 was suspended by Eli Lilly previously given that it failed to demonstrate superiority in Phase II/III clinical trials. We think the management does not possess impressive working experience, though investor backing is strong.</p><p>The strong line-up of pre-IPO investors prompted us to do further research in the company. In this note, we will be looking at the company's financials. We highlight key points from its financials and the contractual arrangement. We also note issues with its related party.</p>

Edding Group, a leading integrated pharmaceutical company in China, plans to raise up to USD 200m via a Hong Kong listing.In our previous note, we discussed that the company is turning from a distributor of NMC drugs to a pharmaceutical company by acquiring product rights in the past two years. We are of the view that the Vancocin and Ceclor are the selling point of the company as they both have a dominant position in the respective segment and are in growing markets. The company's Vascepa is an interesting CVD product but the competition is intense given that the statin is the main therapy to reduce CV risks and it has many varieties with a competitive market. However, we do not see Mulpleta and EPD 125 attractive. Sales of Mulpleta are very small in Japan and the EDP125 was suspended by Eli Lilly previously given that it failed to demonstrate superiority in Phase II/III clinical trials. We think the management does not possess impressive working experience, though investor backing is strong.The strong line-up of pre-IPO investors prompted us to do further research in the company. In this note, we will be looking at the company's financials. We highlight key points from its financials and the contractual arrangement. We also note issues with its related party.

Edding Group (亿腾医药) Pre-IPO: Notes from Latest Financials and Its Related Party

Equity Bottom-Up

Bio-Thera Solutions Ltd / Equity Bottom-Up

<p>In the first quarter of 2021, following the failure of the BAT8001 phase III clinical trial, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/bio-thera-solutions-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:29127:1" rel="noopener">Bio-Thera Solutions Ltd (688177 CH)</a> announced the suspension of R&amp;D of two other projects in the pipeline, BAT8003 and BAT1306. It is estimated that Bio-Thera has invested about RMB340 million in these three projects. Currently, Bio-Thera has only one product (Qletli) on the market. In the financial reports of 2020, the revenue was RMB185 million and Qletli contributed about RMB183 million, almost the entire revenue of the Company. Meanwhile, the net loss in 2020 was RMB513 million, and the Company has been suffering from losses for five consecutive years. So, what's next for Bio-Thera after R&amp;D setbacks and years of losses?</p>

In the first quarter of 2021, following the failure of the BAT8001 phase III clinical trial, Bio-Thera Solutions Ltd (688177 CH) announced the suspension of R&amp;D of two other projects in the pipeline, BAT8003 and BAT1306. It is estimated that Bio-Thera has invested about RMB340 million in these three projects. Currently, Bio-Thera has only one product (Qletli) on the market. In the financial reports of 2020, the revenue was RMB185 million and Qletli contributed about RMB183 million, almost the entire revenue of the Company. Meanwhile, the net loss in 2020 was RMB513 million, and the Company has been suffering from losses for five consecutive years. So, what's next for Bio-Thera after R&amp;D setbacks and years of losses?

Bio-Thera Solutions (688177.CH) - What's Next for Bio-Thera After R&D Setbacks and Years of Losses?

Sciclone Pharmaceuticals / Equity Capital Markets

<p>SciClone Pharma, a pharmaceutical company with a focus on sales of oncology and infectious disease drugs in China, raised HKD 2,039 million (USD 262m) from its global offering and will list on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on Wed, Mar 3rd.</p>
<p>In our previous note, we discussed that the company has a long history but has a heavy reliance on a single drug Zadaxin which has dubious efficacy as it has not managed to obtain FDA approval for its otherwise approved indication in China. The company tried to expand the indication based on its ability to enhance the immune system to fight against diseases. The company's near-term revenue driver mainly comes from the consolidation of the sales from Pfizer products after the transfer of rights. However, we think the products from both Pfizer and Baxter are not attractive overall. The products from Baxter have been in the market for decades. Quality of the management team is mediocre with a focus on sales experience and not R&amp;D experience. So is the quality of financial investors which are mostly domestic private equity funds.</p>
<p>In this note, we look at the updates since our last note. We were bearish with the deal and with the recent correction in the market, we think there is a chance that the deal goes under water post listing.</p>
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<h2>Our previous coverage on SciClone</h2>
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SciClone Pharma, a pharmaceutical company with a focus on sales of oncology and infectious disease drugs in China, raised HKD 2,039 million (USD 262m) from its global offering and will list on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on Wed, Mar 3rd.
In our previous note, we discussed that the company has a long history but has a heavy reliance on a single drug Zadaxin which has dubious efficacy as it has not managed to obtain FDA approval for its otherwise approved indication in China. The company tried to expand the indication based on its ability to enhance the immune system to fight against diseases. The company's near-term revenue driver mainly comes from the consolidation of the sales from Pfizer products after the transfer of rights. However, we think the products from both Pfizer and Baxter are not attractive overall. The products from Baxter have been in the market for decades. Quality of the management team is mediocre with a focus on sales experience and not R&amp;D experience. So is the quality of financial investors which are mostly domestic private equity funds.
In this note, we look at the updates since our last note. We were bearish with the deal and with the recent correction in the market, we think there is a chance that the deal goes under water post listing.

Our previous coverage on SciClone




SciClone Pharma (赛生药业) Pre-IPO: Rejuvenation of old drugs


SciClone Pharma (赛生药业) Pre-IPO: PHIP updates and thoughts on valuation

SciClone (赛生药业) IPO: A Mediocre Deal



SciClone (赛生药业) IPO Trading: Bifurcation of Demand

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Industry Report - Insights on Hair Loss Prevention and Hair Growth Industry

This article analyzed China hair loss prevention and hair growth industry in terms of the market potential, the hair loss drugs, the hair...

Xinyao (Criss) Wang

Pre-IPO Clover Biopharmaceuticals - Insights on the Core Technology and Product Candidates

The article analyzed Clover's core technology platform, COVID-19 vaccine and SCB-808 in pipeline,future challenge on competition and potential...

Xinyao (Criss) Wang

Bio-Thera Solutions (688177.CH) - What's Next for Bio-Thera After R&D Setbacks and Years of Losses?

The article analyzed the concerns after the suspension of R&D of its three core products, the challenges of its listed product Qletli,and also the...

Xinyao (Criss) Wang

SciClone (赛生药业) IPO Trading: Bifurcation of Demand

We were bearish with the deal and with the recent correction in the market, we think there is a chance that the deal goes under water post listing.

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

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Industry Report - Insights on Hair Loss Prevention and Hair Growth Industry

This article analyzed China hair loss prevention and hair growth industry in terms of the market potential, the hair loss drugs, the hair...

Xinyao (Criss) Wang

Pre-IPO Clover Biopharmaceuticals - Insights on the Core Technology and Product Candidates

The article analyzed Clover's core technology platform, COVID-19 vaccine and SCB-808 in pipeline,future challenge on competition and potential...

Xinyao (Criss) Wang

Edding Group (亿腾医药) Pre-IPO: Notes from Latest Financials and Its Related Party

The strong line-up of pre-IPO investors prompted us to do further research in the company. In this note, we will be looking at the company's...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Bio-Thera Solutions (688177.CH) - What's Next for Bio-Thera After R&D Setbacks and Years of Losses?

The article analyzed the concerns after the suspension of R&D of its three core products, the challenges of its listed product Qletli,and also the...

Xinyao (Criss) Wang

SciClone (赛生药业) IPO Trading: Bifurcation of Demand

We were bearish with the deal and with the recent correction in the market, we think there is a chance that the deal goes under water post listing.

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM