Head of Research, IPOs & Placements, Aequitas Research

Sumeet Singh

Head of Research, 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

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/wuxi-apptec-co-ltd-bf4a1265-beef-48b6-b82d-29308426030f" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:27795:1" rel="noopener">WuXi AppTec (2359 HK)</a> aims to raise around US$250m via selling around 3.5% stake in <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/wuxi-xdc-cayman-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:39917:1" rel="noopener">WuXi XDC Cayman (2268 HK).</a>
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<li>WuXi XDC Cayman (WXDC) is a contract research, development, and manufacturing organization (CRDMO) focused on the global antibody drug conjugates (ADC) and broader bioconjugate market providing integrated and end-to-end services.</li>
<li>In this note, we will talk about the placement and run the deal through our ECM framework.</li>
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WuXi AppTec (2359 HK) aims to raise around US$250m via selling around 3.5% stake in WuXi XDC Cayman (2268 HK).

WuXi XDC Cayman (WXDC) is a contract research, development, and manufacturing organization (CRDMO) focused on the global antibody drug conjugates (ADC) and broader bioconjugate market providing integrated and end-to-end services.
In this note, we will talk about the placement and run the deal through our ECM framework.


Wuxi XDC Placement - Following Biologics Playbook, past Deals Have Been Mixed

Global Healthcare Analyst

Tina Banerjee

Equity Bottom-Up

Jiangsu Hengrui Medicine / Equity Bottom-Up

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/jiangsu-hengrui-medicine-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:14128:1" rel="noopener">Jiangsu Hengrui Medicine (600276 CH)</a> and Merck entered into an exclusive license agreement for HRS-5346, an investigational oral small-molecule drug. The collaboration positions Merck to challenge two other pharma giants.</li>
<li>Hengrui has granted Merck exclusive rights to develop, manufacture, and commercialize HRS-5346 worldwide for an upfront payment of $200M. Hengrui is also eligible to receive milestone payments up to $1.77B.</li>
<li>Hengrui reported strong 19% YoY revenue growth during 9MFY25 to RMB 20B, while profits rose 6% YoY to RMB 5B. The company will report full-year 2024 result on March 31.</li>
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Jiangsu Hengrui Medicine (600276 CH) and Merck entered into an exclusive license agreement for HRS-5346, an investigational oral small-molecule drug. The collaboration positions Merck to challenge two other pharma giants.
Hengrui has granted Merck exclusive rights to develop, manufacture, and commercialize HRS-5346 worldwide for an upfront payment of $200M. Hengrui is also eligible to receive milestone payments up to $1.77B.
Hengrui reported strong 19% YoY revenue growth during 9MFY25 to RMB 20B, while profits rose 6% YoY to RMB 5B. The company will report full-year 2024 result on March 31.


Jiangsu Hengrui Medicine (600276 CH) Signs Deal With Merck For a New Class of Cardiovascular Drug

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/hansoh-pharmaceutical-group-co" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:23675:1" rel="noopener">Hansoh Pharmaceutical Group (3692 HK)</a> reported 33% YoY net profit growth to RMB4.4B on 21% YoY revenue growth to RMB12.3B in 2024. Oncology revenue jumped 32% YoY to RMB8.1B.</li>
<li>Revenue from innovative drugs zoomed 38% YoY to RMB9.5B and its proportion to total revenue increased to 77.3% in 2024 from 67.9% in 2023.</li>
<li>In 2024, three key innovative drug candidates entered the phase 3 clinical stage for the first time. Hansoh will continue to focus on R&amp;D of innovative drugs and internationalization strategy.</li>
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Hansoh Pharmaceutical Group (3692 HK) reported 33% YoY net profit growth to RMB4.4B on 21% YoY revenue growth to RMB12.3B in 2024. Oncology revenue jumped 32% YoY to RMB8.1B.
Revenue from innovative drugs zoomed 38% YoY to RMB9.5B and its proportion to total revenue increased to 77.3% in 2024 from 67.9% in 2023.
In 2024, three key innovative drug candidates entered the phase 3 clinical stage for the first time. Hansoh will continue to focus on R&amp;D of innovative drugs and internationalization strategy.


Hansoh Pharmaceutical (3692 HK): Innovative Drugs Drive 2024 Performance; Outlook Is Positive

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<li>In 4Q24, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/beigene-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:27352:1" rel="noopener">BeiGene (6160 HK)</a> reported U.S. sales of Brukinsa of $616M, up 97% YoY and 22% QoQ, with 60%+ of demand growth coming from expanded use in CLL. </li>
<li>Brukinsa holds 25% market share in new patient starts in the U.S. in CLL, followed by Calquence (20%). For the first time, Brukinsa’s quarterly U.S. revenue outpaced that of Calquence.</li>
<li>Beigene has guided for 2025 revenue of $4.9–5.3B (up 29–39% YoY), driven by Brukinsa’s U.S. leadership position and continued global expansion in both Europe and other markets.</li>
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In 4Q24, BeiGene (6160 HK) reported U.S. sales of Brukinsa of $616M, up 97% YoY and 22% QoQ, with 60%+ of demand growth coming from expanded use in CLL. 
Brukinsa holds 25% market share in new patient starts in the U.S. in CLL, followed by Calquence (20%). For the first time, Brukinsa’s quarterly U.S. revenue outpaced that of Calquence.
Beigene has guided for 2025 revenue of $4.9–5.3B (up 29–39% YoY), driven by Brukinsa’s U.S. leadership position and continued global expansion in both Europe and other markets.


BeiGene (6160 HK): Brukinsa Outpaces Competitor in 4Q US Sales; Solid Guidance for 2025

Independent research on the U.S. markets, Baptista Research

Baptista Research

Independent research on the U.S. markets

Baptista Research is an independent financial research house focused on the U.S. markets. We provide equity research as well as credit research reports on the top-listed U.S. companies with most of our focus on technology, consumer goods and services, automobiles, industrials, oil and gas, pharma, and healthcare. Our research has served more than 3000 institutional investors including mutual funds, hedge funds, banks, family offices, and various buy-side firms. We operate a research subscription service where institutions, as well as retail investors, can have priority access to all our research. We also have a wide distribution of our research reports across some of the top global financial platforms. Apart from equity research and credit research, we also provide advisory services with respect to mergers & acquisitions (M&A), private equity/ venture capital fundraising, valuation reports, and investment management services for corporates.
Baptista Research is owned and managed by Ishan Majumdar, an ex-Venture Capitalist/ Investment Banker, a Chartered Accountant, and a Masters’ degree holder in Management from HEC Paris. Ishan has nearly a decade of experience in Mergers and Acquisitions, Leveraged Buyouts (LBOs), Venture Capital Investing, Corporate Strategy, and Valuation in front-office roles at the likes of BNP Paribas CIB, Credit Agricole CIB, Groupe Danone, and TIW Private Equity. He has worked on and closed multiple acquisition deals, leveraged buyouts, and start-up investment transactions.

<ul><li>AstraZeneca presented robust financial outcomes for the year 2024, achieving a total revenue growth of 21% and an increase in core earnings per share (EPS) of 19%.</li><li>This reflects solid demand across its diverse portfolio and geographical footprint.</li><li>The company's strategic focus led to numerous pipeline advancements, notably nine high-value pivotal trial readouts that signify future growth potential, with an ambition to introduce 20 new medicines by 2030.</li></ul>

AstraZeneca presented robust financial outcomes for the year 2024, achieving a total revenue growth of 21% and an increase in core earnings per share (EPS) of 19%.This reflects solid demand across its diverse portfolio and geographical footprint.The company's strategic focus led to numerous pipeline advancements, notably nine high-value pivotal trial readouts that signify future growth potential, with an ambition to introduce 20 new medicines by 2030.

AstraZeneca: A Tale Of Oncology, Rare Diseases & Big Acquisitions!

United Kingdom

AstraZeneca is a multinational pharmaceutical and biotechnology company that researches, develops, and manufactures prescription medicines. The company focuses on core therapeutic areas including oncology, cardiovascular, renal and metabolic diseases, respiratory and immunology, and rare diseases. It was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Cambridge, UK.

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Wuxi XDC Placement - Following Biologics Playbook, past Deals Have Been Mixed

WuXi AppTec (2359 HK) aims to raise around US$250m via selling around 3.5% stake in WuXi XDC Cayman (2268 HK). In this note, we talk about the deal...

Sumeet Singh

Jiangsu Hengrui Medicine (600276 CH) Signs Deal With Merck For a New Class of Cardiovascular Drug

Hengrui and Merck strike exclusive deal for HRS-5346, with upfront payment of $200M and potential milestone payments up to $1.77B. HRS-5346 is...

Tina Banerjee

Hansoh Pharmaceutical (3692 HK): Innovative Drugs Drive 2024 Performance; Outlook Is Positive

Hansoh Pharma reported 33% YoY net profit growth on 21% YoY revenue growth in 2024. Revenue from innovative drugs grew 38% YoY and its proportion...

Tina Banerjee

BeiGene (6160 HK): Brukinsa Outpaces Competitor in 4Q US Sales; Solid Guidance for 2025

BeiGene's Brukinsa sees significant growth in U.S. sales, surpassing Calquence for the first time, with 60%+ demand growth from expanded use in...

Tina Banerjee

AstraZeneca: A Tale Of Oncology, Rare Diseases & Big Acquisitions!

AstraZeneca presented robust financial outcomes for the year 2024, achieving a total revenue growth of 21% and an increase in core earnings per...

Baptista Research

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Wuxi XDC Placement - Following Biologics Playbook, past Deals Have Been Mixed

WuXi AppTec (2359 HK) aims to raise around US$250m via selling around 3.5% stake in WuXi XDC Cayman (2268 HK). In this note, we talk about the deal...

Sumeet Singh

Jiangsu Hengrui Medicine (600276 CH) Signs Deal With Merck For a New Class of Cardiovascular Drug

​Hengrui and Merck strike exclusive deal for HRS-5346, with upfront payment of $200M and potential milestone payments up to $1.77B. HRS-5346 is...

Tina Banerjee

Hansoh Pharmaceutical (3692 HK): Innovative Drugs Drive 2024 Performance; Outlook Is Positive

Hansoh Pharma reported 33% YoY net profit growth on 21% YoY revenue growth in 2024. Revenue from innovative drugs grew 38% YoY and its proportion...

Tina Banerjee

BeiGene (6160 HK): Brukinsa Outpaces Competitor in 4Q US Sales; Solid Guidance for 2025

​BeiGene's Brukinsa sees significant growth in U.S. sales, surpassing Calquence for the first time, with 60%+ demand growth from expanded use in...

Tina Banerjee

AstraZeneca: A Tale Of Oncology, Rare Diseases & Big Acquisitions!

AstraZeneca presented robust financial outcomes for the year 2024, achieving a total revenue growth of 21% and an increase in core earnings per...

Baptista Research

Hengrui and Merck strike exclusive deal for HRS-5346, with upfront payment of $200M and potential milestone payments up to $1.77B. HRS-5346 is...

BeiGene's Brukinsa sees significant growth in U.S. sales, surpassing Calquence for the first time, with 60%+ demand growth from expanded use in...