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Wilfred Yuen

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<li>Today SBP (1177.HK) announced two deals today: 1) licensing out ex-China rights of PDE3/4 inhibitor TQC3721 to AstraZeneca; 2) obtained China sales right for two respiratory drugs from GSK</li>
<li>SBP will receive USD200m upfront from AstraZeneca (mgmt expects majority to recognise in 2H26); SBP expects c.RMB1bn incremental revenue from GSK's Trelegy Ellipta and Anoro Ellipta in China.</li>
<li>On future BD deals, SBP highlights key data readouts and registration study initiations in 2H26, as well as key upcoming IND filings. See below tables for details.</li>
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Today SBP (1177.HK) announced two deals today: 1) licensing out ex-China rights of PDE3/4 inhibitor TQC3721 to AstraZeneca; 2) obtained China sales right for two respiratory drugs from GSK
SBP will receive USD200m upfront from AstraZeneca (mgmt expects majority to recognise in 2H26); SBP expects c.RMB1bn incremental revenue from GSK's Trelegy Ellipta and Anoro Ellipta in China.
On future BD deals, SBP highlights key data readouts and registration study initiations in 2H26, as well as key upcoming IND filings. See below tables for details.


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<ul><li>AstraZeneca reported an 8% increase in total revenue for the first quarter of 2026, driven by strong demand for its innovative medicines and robust growth across oncology and rare disease sectors.</li><li>Operating profit rose by 12%, attributed to operating leverage, while core earnings per share advanced 5%, albeit impacted by a low prior period tax rate.</li><li>The company secured 14 new approvals since the end of 2025 and continues broad investment in R&D, including transformative technologies such as cell therapies and T cell engagers.</li></ul>

AstraZeneca reported an 8% increase in total revenue for the first quarter of 2026, driven by strong demand for its innovative medicines and robust growth across oncology and rare disease sectors.Operating profit rose by 12%, attributed to operating leverage, while core earnings per share advanced 5%, albeit impacted by a low prior period tax rate.The company secured 14 new approvals since the end of 2025 and continues broad investment in R&D, including transformative technologies such as cell therapies and T cell engagers.

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<ul><li>AstraZeneca has steadily built one of the most diversified oncology portfolios in the pharmaceutical industry, and a single drug increasingly sits at the center of that strategy: Imfinzi.</li><li>Originally launched in 2017 as an immunotherapy for lung cancer, the drug has gradually expanded into multiple tumor types, including bladder, liver, biliary tract, and endometrial cancers.</li><li>The latest milestone came with regulatory approval in Europe allowing Imfinzi to be used in combination with chemotherapy for early-stage gastric and gastroesophageal cancers, marking yet another step in the drug’s expanding clinical footprint.</li></ul>

AstraZeneca has steadily built one of the most diversified oncology portfolios in the pharmaceutical industry, and a single drug increasingly sits at the center of that strategy: Imfinzi.Originally launched in 2017 as an immunotherapy for lung cancer, the drug has gradually expanded into multiple tumor types, including bladder, liver, biliary tract, and endometrial cancers.The latest milestone came with regulatory approval in Europe allowing Imfinzi to be used in combination with chemotherapy for early-stage gastric and gastroesophageal cancers, marking yet another step in the drug’s expanding clinical footprint.

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<ul><li>AstraZeneca has reported robust financial and operational performance for the full year and fourth quarter of 2025, showcasing strong growth driven by its diversified product portfolio and significant advancements in its pipeline.</li><li>The company reported an 8% increase in total revenue, amounting to $25.6 billion, with product revenue growing by 10%, demonstrating strong demand for its innovative medicines across various segments.</li><li>Core earnings per share (EPS) grew by 11%, reflecting solid profitability.</li></ul>

AstraZeneca has reported robust financial and operational performance for the full year and fourth quarter of 2025, showcasing strong growth driven by its diversified product portfolio and significant advancements in its pipeline.The company reported an 8% increase in total revenue, amounting to $25.6 billion, with product revenue growing by 10%, demonstrating strong demand for its innovative medicines across various segments.Core earnings per share (EPS) grew by 11%, reflecting solid profitability.

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Genscript delivered a strong set of 1H26 results, driven by AI demands. Kelun Bio, CSPC, Sino Biopharm delivered positive 1H26 results, thanks to revenue ramp-up from innovative drugs and BD</li>
<li>Hengrui missed its 2Q26 results, dragged down by generic drugs (-17% QoQ to RMB2.3bn) and moderating growth from oncology segment (-6% YoY). Yet, we are positive on its pipeline progress</li>
<li>Other updates from this week include Zai Lab/Argenx, Hutchmed/AstraZeneca, and EyePoint/Betta Pharma...
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Genscript delivered a strong set of 1H26 results, driven by AI demands. Kelun Bio, CSPC, Sino Biopharm delivered positive 1H26 results, thanks to revenue ramp-up from innovative drugs and BD
Hengrui missed its 2Q26 results, dragged down by generic drugs (-17% QoQ to RMB2.3bn) and moderating growth from oncology segment (-6% YoY). Yet, we are positive on its pipeline progress
Other updates from this week include Zai Lab/Argenx, Hutchmed/AstraZeneca, and EyePoint/Betta Pharma...



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AstraZeneca is a Swedish-British multinational pharmaceutical and biotechnology company focused on the discovery, development, and commercialization of prescription medicines. Its portfolio spans oncology, rare diseases, and biopharmaceuticals, including cardiovascular, renal & metabolism, and respiratory & immunology. The company was formed in 1999 through the merger of Astra AB and Zeneca Group PLC and is headquartered in Cambridge, UK.

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