Global Healthcare Analyst

Tina Banerjee

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/samsung-biologics-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:22932:1" rel="noopener">Samsung Biologics (207940 KS)</a> signed a contract manufacturing agreement worth KRW1.7T ($1.2B) with an Asian pharmaceutical company. <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/celltrion-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:991:1" rel="noopener">Celltrion Inc (068270 KS)</a> has announced KRW100B ($72M) share buyback, starting October 28.</li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/astellas-pharma-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:6091:1" rel="noopener">Astellas Pharma (4503 JP)</a> received FDA approval for Vyloy for gastric cancer. <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> received FDA Fast Track designation for its RSV drug candidate, S-337395.</li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/zai-lab-ltd-94df40cf-c15e-462f-b3de-8d2d434ae935" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:36261:1" rel="noopener">Zai Lab (9688 HK)</a> announced positive topline data from global Phase 1a/1b study of ZL-1310 in small cell lung cancer. <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/legend-biotech-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:28963:1" rel="noopener">Legend Biotech Corp (LEGN US)</a> sheds Genscript Biotech as its majority shareholder.</li>
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Samsung Biologics (207940 KS) signed a contract manufacturing agreement worth KRW1.7T ($1.2B) with an Asian pharmaceutical company. Celltrion Inc (068270 KS) has announced KRW100B ($72M) share buyback, starting October 28.

Astellas Pharma (4503 JP) received FDA approval for Vyloy for gastric cancer. Shionogi &amp; Co (4507 JP) received FDA Fast Track designation for its RSV drug candidate, S-337395.

Zai Lab (9688 HK) announced positive topline data from global Phase 1a/1b study of ZL-1310 in small cell lung cancer. Legend Biotech Corp (LEGN US) sheds Genscript Biotech as its majority shareholder.


APAC Healthcare Weekly (Oct 27)- Samsung Biologics, Celltrion, Astellas, Otsuka, Legend, and Zai Lab

APAC IPOs & Placements, Aequitas Research

Akshat Shah

APAC 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

Juniper Green Energy Ltd / Equity Capital Markets

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/juniper-green-energy-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:45455:1" rel="noopener">Juniper Green Energy Ltd (1831458D IN) </a>raised about US$187m in its India IPO.</li>
<li>Juniper Green Energy Limited (JGEL) is an independent power producer (IPP) engaged in the development, construction, operation, and maintenance of utility-scale renewable energy projects.</li>
<li>We have looked at the past performance and valuations in our previous note. In this note, we talk about the trading dynamics.</li>
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Juniper Green Energy Ltd (1831458D IN) raised about US$187m in its India IPO.
Juniper Green Energy Limited (JGEL) is an independent power producer (IPP) engaged in the development, construction, operation, and maintenance of utility-scale renewable energy projects.
We have looked at the past performance and valuations in our previous note. In this note, we talk about the trading dynamics.


Aequitas: Juniper Green Energy IPO Trading - Subdued Demand

India Equity Analyst - Fundamental & Thematic, Beat the Street

Sudarshan Bhandari

India Equity Analyst - Fundamental & Thematic

Beat the Street

Beat The Street was founded by Nimish Maheshwari and Sudarshan Bhandari, both of whom are Chartered Accountants by Profession, known for their expert analysis in the fields of Business, Sectoral analysis, and Corporate governance.

With a strong social media presence of 45,000+ Subscribers across various platforms, they are considered trusted voices in the industry. Their insights and analysis have been featured in some of India’s most prominent publications, including the Economic Times, Dalal Street Investment Journal, The Morning Context, and The Ken.

Their analysis on Bankrupt & Insolvent companies has been instrumental in saving investors from significant losses. They have a keen eye for identifying red flags and has identified exclusive redflags earlier in Vedanta, Nykaa, Dhani Services, Adani and many more.

Read Business Not Stock Prices

Equity Bottom-Up

Solara Active Pharma Sciences / Equity Bottom-Up

Solara Active Pharma Sciences (SOLARA IN)

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<li>Solara's Q1 FY27 consolidated net profit rose 55% YoY to INR 16.3 crore on 19.5% revenue growth, its strongest quarterly EBITDA in 18 quarters.</li>
<li>Debt has fallen sharply on rights-issue proceeds and a CRISIL rating upgrade, just as management weighs strategic options, including a possible sale, for the loss-making Ibuprofen business.</li>
<li>How the base API and CRAMS franchise's structural margin recovery could change Solara's earnings trajectory through FY27, and where the risks still sit.</li>
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Solara's Q1 FY27 consolidated net profit rose 55% YoY to INR 16.3 crore on 19.5% revenue growth, its strongest quarterly EBITDA in 18 quarters.
Debt has fallen sharply on rights-issue proceeds and a CRISIL rating upgrade, just as management weighs strategic options, including a possible sale, for the loss-making Ibuprofen business.
How the base API and CRAMS franchise's structural margin recovery could change Solara's earnings trajectory through FY27, and where the risks still sit.


Solara Active Pharma: Carving Out Ibuprofen to Recapture Margin

Fractal Analytics Ltd / Equity Capital Markets

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/fractal-analytics-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:45676:1" rel="noopener">Fractal Analytics (2453623D IN)</a> raised about US$315m in its India IPO in Feb 2026. The lockup on its pre-IPO investors and part of promoters’ stake is set to expire soon.</li>
<li>Fractal Analytics is an enterprise artificial intelligence (AI) company which supports large global enterprises with data-driven insights and assists them in their decision making through its end-to-end AI solutions.</li>
<li>In this note, we will talk about the lockup dynamics and possible placement.</li>
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Fractal Analytics (2453623D IN) raised about US$315m in its India IPO in Feb 2026. The lockup on its pre-IPO investors and part of promoters’ stake is set to expire soon.
Fractal Analytics is an enterprise artificial intelligence (AI) company which supports large global enterprises with data-driven insights and assists them in their decision making through its end-to-end AI solutions.
In this note, we will talk about the lockup dynamics and possible placement.


Aequitas: Fractal Analytics IPO Lockup Expiry - US$875m Release but Shares Trading Below IPO Price

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<li>With the declining number of daily new infections, most countries in APAC region are in process to relax their COVID-related restrictions and border re-opening.</li>
<li>While hospitals are the prime beneficiaries of re-opening, medical devices companies will also benefit from the resumption of elective surgeries. Monkeypox is not expected to have big adverse effect.</li>
<li>Investment thesis for four top picks in APAC healthcare sector remains intact, and their recent quarterly results depict their continued growth momentum.</li>
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With the declining number of daily new infections, most countries in APAC region are in process to relax their COVID-related restrictions and border re-opening.
While hospitals are the prime beneficiaries of re-opening, medical devices companies will also benefit from the resumption of elective surgeries. Monkeypox is not expected to have big adverse effect.
Investment thesis for four top picks in APAC healthcare sector remains intact, and their recent quarterly results depict their continued growth momentum.


APAC Healthcare – Good Bet on Re-Opening; Continued Strong Recovery in Top Picks

India

Biocon Ltd., is an integrated biotechnology enterprise with a presence in biopharmaceuticals, enzymes, custom research and clinical research. The Company's pharmaceutical products include statins, immunosuppressants and anti-diabetic drugs. Biocon also manufactures specialty enzymes and new enzyme applications besides providing clinical and custom research services.

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Biocon Ltd (BIOS IN)

APAC Healthcare Weekly (Oct 27)- Samsung Biologics, Celltrion, Astellas, Otsuka, Legend, and Zai Lab

Samsung Biologics secures largest ever contract, Celltrion announced KRW100B buyback, Astellas Pharma got label expansion approval for Vyloy,...

Tina Banerjee

Aequitas: Juniper Green Energy IPO Trading - Subdued Demand

Juniper Green Energy Ltd (JGEL) raised about US$187m in its India IPO. In this note, we talk about the demand and the trading dynamics.

Akshat Shah

Solara Active Pharma: Carving Out Ibuprofen to Recapture Margin

Solara's Q1 FY27 net profit up 55% YoY to INR 16.3 crore, debt reduced, considering sale of loss-making Ibuprofen business, potential for margin...

Sudarshan Bhandari

Aequitas: Fractal Analytics IPO Lockup Expiry - US$875m Release but Shares Trading Below IPO Price

Fractal Analytics raised about US$315m in its India IPO in Feb 2026. The lockup on its pre-IPO investors and part of promoters’ stake is set to...

Akshat Shah

APAC Healthcare – Good Bet on Re-Opening; Continued Strong Recovery in Top Picks

Amid the declining new COVID infections and economy re-opening, top picks in APAC healthcare sector are poised to benefit. Their recent quarterly...

Tina Banerjee

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APAC Healthcare Weekly (Oct 27)- Samsung Biologics, Celltrion, Astellas, Otsuka, Legend, and Zai Lab

Samsung Biologics secures largest ever contract, Celltrion announced KRW100B buyback, Astellas Pharma got label expansion approval for Vyloy,...

Tina Banerjee

Aequitas: Juniper Green Energy IPO Trading - Subdued Demand

Juniper Green Energy Ltd (JGEL) raised about US$187m in its India IPO. In this note, we talk about the demand and the trading dynamics.

Akshat Shah

Solara Active Pharma: Carving Out Ibuprofen to Recapture Margin

​Solara's Q1 FY27 net profit up 55% YoY to INR 16.3 crore, debt reduced, considering sale of loss-making Ibuprofen business, potential for margin...

Sudarshan Bhandari

Aequitas: Fractal Analytics IPO Lockup Expiry - US$875m Release but Shares Trading Below IPO Price

Fractal Analytics raised about US$315m in its India IPO in Feb 2026. The lockup on its pre-IPO investors and part of promoters’ stake is set to...

Akshat Shah

APAC Healthcare – Good Bet on Re-Opening; Continued Strong Recovery in Top Picks

Amid the declining new COVID infections and economy re-opening, top picks in APAC healthcare sector are poised to benefit. Their recent quarterly...

Tina Banerjee

Solara's Q1 FY27 net profit up 55% YoY to INR 16.3 crore, debt reduced, considering sale of loss-making Ibuprofen business, potential for margin...