HK/China Healthcare Analyst (ex-Fosun Pharma)

Xinyao (Criss) Wang

Equity Capital Markets

The global spread of COVID-19 has given the vaccine industry unprecedented attention. With the increasing prosperity of the industry, many vaccine companies are increasingly enthusiastic about going public. On Sep 12, 2021, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/aim-vaccine-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:33778:1" rel="noopener">AIM Vaccine (AIM HK)</a> submitted its listing application to the HKEX and officially started its IPO process. AIM is a leading vaccine company that covers the full value chain from R&amp;D to manufacturing and to commercialization. This insight mainly analyzed AIM in terms of the industry characteristics, the key vaccine products, the vaccine pipeline and related concerns of the Company.

The global spread of COVID-19 has given the vaccine industry unprecedented attention. With the increasing prosperity of the industry, many vaccine companies are increasingly enthusiastic about going public. On Sep 12, 2021, AIM Vaccine (AIM HK) submitted its listing application to the HKEX and officially started its IPO process. AIM is a leading vaccine company that covers the full value chain from R&amp;D to manufacturing and to commercialization. This insight mainly analyzed AIM in terms of the industry characteristics, the key vaccine products, the vaccine pipeline and related concerns of the Company.

Pre-IPO AIM Vaccine - Insights on Key Products, Pipeline and Concerns

On February 24th, 2021, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/yishengbio-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:32205:1" rel="noopener">YishengBio (1872307D HK)</a> announced the completion of a Series B financing of over $130 million, led by Oceanpine and OrbiMed. Soon after, on March 8th, Yisheng filed its IPO prospectus with the HKEX. Since the Changchun Changsheng vaccine scandal in 2018, rabies vaccines have been in short supply in China. Therefore, vaccine companies hope to seize this opportunity and develop vigorously with the help of the capital market. For example, last year, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/chengdu-kanghua-biological-a" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:29895:1" rel="noopener">Chengdu Kanghua Biological-A (300841 CH)</a> was listed on the A-share market successfully. This year, Yisheng also plans to raise funds, expand the business and fund the future operation in the public capital market.

On February 24th, 2021, YishengBio (1872307D HK) announced the completion of a Series B financing of over $130 million, led by Oceanpine and OrbiMed. Soon after, on March 8th, Yisheng filed its IPO prospectus with the HKEX. Since the Changchun Changsheng vaccine scandal in 2018, rabies vaccines have been in short supply in China. Therefore, vaccine companies hope to seize this opportunity and develop vigorously with the help of the capital market. For example, last year, Chengdu Kanghua Biological-A (300841 CH) was listed on the A-share market successfully. This year, Yisheng also plans to raise funds, expand the business and fund the future operation in the public capital market. 

Pre-IPO YishengBio Co., Ltd  - Here Are the Concerns Despite Solid Market Potential

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Compared with innovative drugs, the R&amp;D and production barriers of vaccine products are higher, and the pace of technology and product iteration is slower than that of innovative drugs. Except for the herpes zoster vaccine, the global sales of top ten varieties in the past decade are all the upgrades of existing product lines by enterprises. On the other hand, limited by indications, methods of use and competition of similar drugs, new drugs usually need to experience a gentle sales climbing curve. Both the impact of generic drugs after the patent cliff and the competition of other new products could lead to a rapid decline in sales. Vaccine products, especially those blockbuster vaccines, usually don't have such situations, and the product cycle is more stable.

Compared with innovative drugs, the R&amp;D and production barriers of vaccine products are higher, and the pace of technology and product iteration is slower than that of innovative drugs. Except for the herpes zoster vaccine, the global sales of top ten varieties in the past decade are all the upgrades of existing product lines by enterprises. On the other hand, limited by indications, methods of use and competition of similar drugs, new drugs usually need to experience a gentle sales climbing curve. Both the impact of generic drugs after the patent cliff and the competition of other new products could lead to a rapid decline in sales. Vaccine products, especially those blockbuster vaccines, usually don't have such situations, and the product cycle is more stable.

Industry Report - Insights on China Vaccine Industry

China

Chengdu Kanghua Biological Products Co., Ltd. researches, manufactures, and distributes vaccines. The Company produces rabies vaccines, meningococcal poly saccharide vaccines, and other products. Chengdu Kanghua Biological Products sells its products mainly in China.

Chengdu Kanghua Biological Pro (300841 CH)

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