Global Healthcare Analyst

Tina Banerjee

Equity Bottom-Up

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/abbott-laboratories" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:11987:1" rel="noopener">Abbott Laboratories' (ABT US)</a> diversified business mix continued to prove highly resilient even during the worst period of pandemic. Strong consumer-facing and diagnostic businesses mitigated the slump in hospital-related business.</li>
<li>Dominant positioning in the Covid-19 diagnostic should augur well during the emergence of Omicron variant. Double-digit growth in non-Covid diagnostics portfolio enhances conviction in post-Covid era.   </li>
<li>Existing leadership positioning and multiple new product launches in large and high-growth market segments, including structural heart and diabetes remain long-term growth driver for Abbott.</li>
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Abbott Laboratories' (ABT US) diversified business mix continued to prove highly resilient even during the worst period of pandemic. Strong consumer-facing and diagnostic businesses mitigated the slump in hospital-related business.
Dominant positioning in the Covid-19 diagnostic should augur well during the emergence of Omicron variant. Double-digit growth in non-Covid diagnostics portfolio enhances conviction in post-Covid era.   
Existing leadership positioning and multiple new product launches in large and high-growth market segments, including structural heart and diabetes remain long-term growth driver for Abbott.


2022 High Conviction: Abbott Laboratories – Resilient Business Model at Reasonable Valuation

<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/olympus-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:356:1" rel="noopener">Olympus Corp (7733 JP)</a> is the global market leader in gastrointestinal endoscopic equipment, with 70%+ share. Global GI endoscopic equipment market is expected to have a CAGR of 4–6% during FY21–24. Olympus is expected to outpace the market due to its dominant positioning in Asia market and superior imaging technologies. The company is one of the early entrants in fast growing Asia markets among its peers. Consequently, Olympus witnessed 4.2x jump in medical business revenue from China in the last decade. Last year, Olympus has launched its most advanced endoscopy system to date, EVIS X1, the first new model in about eight years (vs usual product life cycle of 5–6 years). The company estimates 70,000 units potential only for replacing the previous models by EVIS X1. Olympus is transforming itself to become a pure-play global medical devices company and conducted several M&amp;A to augment its medium-term growth. Its medical business is now back to pre-pandemic level. Concerns regarding China business seems to be over and Olympus shares are trading near its highs. Despite some risk due to global semiconductor shortage, we are bullish on the growth potential of the company’s medical business due to ongoing recovery in elective procedures and new product launch.

Olympus Corp (7733 JP) is the global market leader in gastrointestinal endoscopic equipment, with 70%+ share. Global GI endoscopic equipment market is expected to have a CAGR of 4–6% during FY21–24. Olympus is expected to outpace the market due to its dominant positioning in Asia market and superior imaging technologies. The company is one of the early entrants in fast growing Asia markets among its peers. Consequently, Olympus witnessed 4.2x jump in medical business revenue from China in the last decade. Last year, Olympus has launched its most advanced endoscopy system to date, EVIS X1, the first new model in about eight years (vs usual product life cycle of 5–6 years). The company estimates 70,000 units potential only for replacing the previous models by EVIS X1. Olympus is transforming itself to become a pure-play global medical devices company and conducted several M&amp;A to augment its medium-term growth. Its medical business is now back to pre-pandemic level. Concerns regarding China business seems to be over and Olympus shares are trading near its highs. Despite some risk due to global semiconductor shortage, we are bullish on the growth potential of the company’s medical business due to ongoing recovery in elective procedures and new product launch. 

Olympus (7733 JP): Medical Business Is on a Strong Foothold; Buy at Current Level

Equity Long-Short Analyst

Pyari Menon

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

While modern pharmacology has been able to produce new medicines to treat or manage most diseases, these drugs often cause unpredictable side effects, which sometimes lead to the development of secondary diseases, especially for chronic conditions. One possible alternative to the problem of sustained use of drugs is electro, radiation, and ultrasound therapy. 
In the area of electrotherapy, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/medtronic-plc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:14982:1" rel="noopener">Medtronic Plc (MDT US)</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/boston-scientific-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:11115:1" rel="noopener">Boston Scientific (BSX US)</a> are the clear leaders by far, with dominance in the number of innovations, positive mentions, and impact of their innovations. However, with the increased use of electrotherapy for pain management and physiotherapy smaller players with unique products now compete in specific silos. Three small-cap names that screen well technologically are <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/nevro-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:2218:1" rel="noopener">Nevro Corp (NVRO US)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/nuvasive-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:8384:1" rel="noopener">Nuvasive Inc (NUVA US)</a>, and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/integer-holdings-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:18313:1" rel="noopener">Greatbatch Inc (ITGR US)</a>.
In Radiotherapy <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/siemens-healthineers-ag" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:29221:1" rel="noopener">Siemens Healthineers AG (SHL GR)</a>  leads the field.  Surprisingly a private company Aerin Medical which provides treatment options for chronic nasal conditions and is a play on rising allergies and sleep apnoea comes in second
In Ultrasound therapy, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/johnson-johnson" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:1132:1" rel="noopener">Johnson &amp; Johnson (JNJ US)</a> tops the list. A small-cap company <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/butterfly-network-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:33050:1" rel="noopener">Butterfly Network Inc (BFLY US)</a> prima facie seems to have products that could potentially change the way ultrasound scans are performed as their technologies allow for use of small portable equipment in conjunction with a smartphone or tablet to create an ultrasound machine.

While modern pharmacology has been able to produce new medicines to treat or manage most diseases, these drugs often cause unpredictable side effects, which sometimes lead to the development of secondary diseases, especially for chronic conditions. One possible alternative to the problem of sustained use of drugs is electro, radiation, and ultrasound therapy. 
In the area of electrotherapy, Medtronic Plc (MDT US) and Boston Scientific (BSX US) are the clear leaders by far, with dominance in the number of innovations, positive mentions, and impact of their innovations. However, with the increased use of electrotherapy for pain management and physiotherapy smaller players with unique products now compete in specific silos. Three small-cap names that screen well technologically are Nevro Corp (NVRO US), Nuvasive Inc (NUVA US), and Greatbatch Inc (ITGR US).
In Radiotherapy Siemens Healthineers AG (SHL GR)  leads the field.  Surprisingly a private company Aerin Medical which provides treatment options for chronic nasal conditions and is a play on rising allergies and sleep apnoea comes in second
In Ultrasound therapy, Johnson &amp; Johnson (JNJ US) tops the list. A small-cap company Butterfly Network Inc (BFLY US) prima facie seems to have products that could potentially change the way ultrasound scans are performed as their technologies allow for use of small portable equipment in conjunction with a smartphone or tablet to create an ultrasound machine.

Stock Ideas Based on Data Mined from Technical Publications - Electro, Radio, & Ultrasound Therapies

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Baptista Research

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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.

Equity Capital Markets

Boston Scientific / Equity Capital Markets

<ul><li>Boston Scientific has recently been in the news for its $1.75 billion acquisition of Baylis Medical.</li><li>The company reported outstanding Q2 financial results with a staggering 50% groth in operational sales as compared to 2020.</li><li>Overall, we are optimistic about Boston Scientific and give it an ‘Outperform’ rating on the stock with a revised target price.</li></ul>

Boston Scientific has recently been in the news for its $1.75 billion acquisition of Baylis Medical.The company reported outstanding Q2 financial results with a staggering 50% groth in operational sales as compared to 2020.Overall, we are optimistic about Boston Scientific and give it an ‘Outperform’ rating on the stock with a revised target price.

Boston Scientific Corporation - Investment Thesis

Covering IPOs, Healthcare and Technology Stocks

Andrei Zakharov

Algosun Global

<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/inari-medical-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:34650:1" rel="noopener">Inari Medical (NARI US)</a> , American high-growth venous company went public in 2020. Medical device firm priced IPO at $19.00 per share, sold ~8.2 million shares and raised net proceeds of more than $150 million. Inari Medical stock significantly outperformed when compared to peers and rose 300%+ since IPO. We believe Inari Medical can continue its growth trajectory over the next 3-4 years keeping in mind relocating into 120K sq. ft. facility in Irvine, California, what allows to more than double manufacturing capacity. Moreover, the company has already completed ClotTriever and FlowTriever cases across major countries in Western Europe and plans to expand into APAC region – China and Japan, in the foreseeable future.

Inari Medical (NARI US) , American high-growth venous company went public in 2020. Medical device firm priced IPO at $19.00 per share, sold ~8.2 million shares and raised net proceeds of more than $150 million. Inari Medical stock significantly outperformed when compared to peers and rose 300%+ since IPO. We believe Inari Medical can continue its growth trajectory over the next 3-4 years keeping in mind relocating into 120K sq. ft. facility in Irvine, California, what allows to more than double manufacturing capacity. Moreover, the company has already completed ClotTriever and FlowTriever cases across major countries in Western Europe and plans to expand into APAC region – China and Japan, in the foreseeable future.     

Inari Medical: Innovative Devices For the Treatment of Venous Diseases

United States

Boston Scientific Corporation develops, manufactures, and markets minimally invasive medical devices. The Company's products are used in interventional cardiology, cardiac rhythm management, peripheral interventions, electrophysiology, neurovascular intervention, endoscopy, urology, gynecology and neuromodulation.

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2022 High Conviction: Abbott Laboratories – Resilient Business Model at Reasonable Valuation

With pandemic-resistant diversified business model, Abbott is well-positioned for high single-digit long-term revenue growth.

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Olympus is well-positioned for double-digit revenue growth this fiscal driven by earlier-than-expected recovery in medical business and new product...

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Stock Ideas Based on Data Mined from Technical Publications - Electro, Radio, & Ultrasound Therapies

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Boston Scientific Corporation - Investment Thesis

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Inari Medical: Innovative Devices For the Treatment of Venous Diseases

Inari Medical is well positioned to gain share in a $4B+ market and there is ample room for growth for market leader targeting venous diseases

Andrei Zakharov

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