Global Healthcare Analyst

Tina Banerjee

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<li>Eisai received approval for its insomnia drug, Dayvigo in China. Daiichi Sankyo and Merck have voluntarily withdrawn BLA seeking accelerated approval in the U.S. for patritumab deruxtecan for NSCLC.</li>
<li>Samsung Biologics secured two CMO contract worth KRW441B from unnamed pharmaceutical companies in Asia and Europe. SK Bioscience has completed a major expansion of its vaccine production facility in Andong.</li>
<li>CSPC Pharmaceutical is in negotiations regarding three potential outlicensing deals. Jiangsu Hengrui Pharmaceuticals received approvals for three drugs in China. Hansoh’s third BLA for Xinyue has been accepted by NMPA.</li>
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Eisai received approval for its insomnia drug, Dayvigo in China. Daiichi Sankyo and Merck have voluntarily withdrawn BLA seeking accelerated approval in the U.S. for patritumab deruxtecan for NSCLC.
Samsung Biologics secured two CMO contract worth KRW441B from unnamed pharmaceutical companies in Asia and Europe. SK Bioscience has completed a major expansion of its vaccine production facility in Andong.
CSPC Pharmaceutical is in negotiations regarding three potential outlicensing deals. Jiangsu Hengrui Pharmaceuticals received approvals for three drugs in China. Hansoh’s third BLA for Xinyue has been accepted by NMPA.


APAC Healthcare Weekly (June 1)- Eisai, Daiichi, Samsung Bio, SK Bioscience, CSPC, Hengrui Pharma

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<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> revenue up 1% YoY in FY25 as royalty income from HIV franchise compensates for lower sales from infectious disease drugs.</li>
<li>Torii pharma and JT’s pharma division acquisition augurs well in terms of products category diversification.</li>
<li>NDA for zuranolone, a treatment in development for major depressive disorder (MDD) submitted. JTE-061 (tapinarof) and TO-208 from Torii opens up opportunities in Japan market.</li>
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Shionogi &amp; Co (4507 JP) revenue up 1% YoY in FY25 as royalty income from HIV franchise compensates for lower sales from infectious disease drugs.
Torii pharma and JT’s pharma division acquisition augurs well in terms of products category diversification.
NDA for zuranolone, a treatment in development for major depressive disorder (MDD) submitted. JTE-061 (tapinarof) and TO-208 from Torii opens up opportunities in Japan market.


Shionogi & Co (4507 JP): Change Of Gears Likely From FY26, Torii Acquisition Augurs Well

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/sumitomo-pharma-co" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:1935:1" rel="noopener">Sumitomo Pharma (4506 JP)</a> reported 27% YoY revenue growth during FY25, driven by North America.</li>
<li>Restructuring and streamlining efforts help curb expenses and post a core operating profit of ¥43B during FY25.</li>
<li>Sumitomo focus on future with “Reboot 2027” amid FY26 guidance of revenue drop because of Aptiom and forex. Core operating profit is expected to increase by 30%.</li>
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Sumitomo Pharma (4506 JP) reported 27% YoY revenue growth during FY25, driven by North America.
Restructuring and streamlining efforts help curb expenses and post a core operating profit of ¥43B during FY25.
Sumitomo focus on future with “Reboot 2027” amid FY26 guidance of revenue drop because of Aptiom and forex. Core operating profit is expected to increase by 30%.


Sumitomo Pharma (4506 JP): Back in Black; Rebooting For Future With Focus On Regenerative Medicine

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<li>In FY25, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/eisai-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:21001:1" rel="noopener">Eisai Co Ltd (4523 JP)</a> reported 6% YoY growth in revenue, driven by 3Ls. Operating profit rose 2% YoY and net profit climbed 9% YoY to ¥46B.</li>
<li>Eisai guided for FY26 revenue of ¥790B, flat YoY. Revenue for Leqembi is expected to grow significantly (¥76.5B, up 73% YoY). Operating profit is expected to remain flat at ¥54.5B.</li>
<li>Leqembi’s potential market expansion holds promise, especially in the developed economies with the proportion of aged population gradually on the rise and with a dearth of suitable treatment options available.</li>
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In FY25, Eisai Co Ltd (4523 JP) reported 6% YoY growth in revenue, driven by 3Ls. Operating profit rose 2% YoY and net profit climbed 9% YoY to ¥46B.
Eisai guided for FY26 revenue of ¥790B, flat YoY. Revenue for Leqembi is expected to grow significantly (¥76.5B, up 73% YoY). Operating profit is expected to remain flat at ¥54.5B.
Leqembi’s potential market expansion holds promise, especially in the developed economies with the proportion of aged population gradually on the rise and with a dearth of suitable treatment options available.


Eisai Co Ltd (4523 JP): Leqembi at a Growth Juncture as New Markets Open Up; Margins Under Pressure

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<li>U.S. has implemented a universal baseline tariff of 10%, effective April 5. Japan faces 24% reciprocal tariff from April 9.</li>
<li>In 2023, Japan exported pharmaceutical products worth $6.34B (~43% of total exports) to the U.S.</li>
<li>Japanese pharma and medical devices companies have significant revenue exposure to the U.S.</li>
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U.S. has implemented a universal baseline tariff of 10%, effective April 5. Japan faces 24% reciprocal tariff from April 9.
In 2023, Japan exported pharmaceutical products worth $6.34B (~43% of total exports) to the U.S.
Japanese pharma and medical devices companies have significant revenue exposure to the U.S.


US Tariff Impact on APAC Healthcare: Focus Country- JAPAN

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APAC Healthcare Weekly (June 1)- Eisai, Daiichi, Samsung Bio, SK Bioscience, CSPC, Hengrui Pharma

Eisai's Dayvigo approved in China. Daiichi Sankyo withdrew BLA in US. Samsung Bio secures CMO contracts. SK Bioscience expands vaccine...

Tina Banerjee

Shionogi & Co (4507 JP): Change Of Gears Likely From FY26, Torii Acquisition Augurs Well

Shionogi sees revenue rise in FY25 as royalties offset lower infectious disease drug sales. Acquisition and new drug submissions signal product...

Tina Banerjee

Sumitomo Pharma (4506 JP): Back in Black; Rebooting For Future With Focus On Regenerative Medicine

Sumitomo Pharma sees strong revenue growth in FY25 driven by North America. The company is focusing on future with “Reboot 2027” amid FY26...

Tina Banerjee

Eisai Co Ltd (4523 JP): Leqembi at a Growth Juncture as New Markets Open Up; Margins Under Pressure

Eisai reported 6% revenue growth in FY25 and guided for flat revenue for FY26. However, Leqembi revenue is expected to grow 73% YoY in FY26....

Tina Banerjee

US Tariff Impact on APAC Healthcare: Focus Country- JAPAN

Trump is expected to sign an executive order to lower prescription drug prices. The question about the feasibility of implementation of Trump’s...

Tina Banerjee

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APAC Healthcare Weekly (June 1)- Eisai, Daiichi, Samsung Bio, SK Bioscience, CSPC, Hengrui Pharma

​Eisai's Dayvigo approved in China. Daiichi Sankyo withdrew BLA in US. Samsung Bio secures CMO contracts. SK Bioscience expands vaccine...

Tina Banerjee

Shionogi & Co (4507 JP): Change Of Gears Likely From FY26, Torii Acquisition Augurs Well

​Shionogi sees revenue rise in FY25 as royalties offset lower infectious disease drug sales. Acquisition and new drug submissions signal product...

Tina Banerjee

Sumitomo Pharma (4506 JP): Back in Black; Rebooting For Future With Focus On Regenerative Medicine

​Sumitomo Pharma sees strong revenue growth in FY25 driven by North America. The company is focusing on future with “Reboot 2027” amid FY26...

Tina Banerjee

Eisai Co Ltd (4523 JP): Leqembi at a Growth Juncture as New Markets Open Up; Margins Under Pressure

​Eisai reported 6% revenue growth in FY25 and guided for flat revenue for FY26. However, Leqembi revenue is expected to grow 73% YoY in FY26....

Tina Banerjee

US Tariff Impact on APAC Healthcare: Focus Country- JAPAN

Trump is expected to sign an executive order to lower prescription drug prices. The question about the feasibility of implementation of Trump’s...

Tina Banerjee

Eisai's Dayvigo approved in China. Daiichi Sankyo withdrew BLA in US. Samsung Bio secures CMO contracts. SK Bioscience expands vaccine...

Shionogi sees revenue rise in FY25 as royalties offset lower infectious disease drug sales. Acquisition and new drug submissions signal product...

Sumitomo Pharma sees strong revenue growth in FY25 driven by North America. The company is focusing on future with “Reboot 2027” amid FY26...

Eisai reported 6% revenue growth in FY25 and guided for flat revenue for FY26. However, Leqembi revenue is expected to grow 73% YoY in FY26....