HK/China Healthcare Analyst (ex-Fosun Pharma)

Xinyao (Criss) Wang

Event-Driven

Chongqing Taiji Industry (Group) A / Event-Driven

Chongqing Taiji Industry (Group) A (600129 CH)

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<li>TCM formula granules VBP would cause some disturbance to related enterprises’ performance, but the substitution of TCM formula granules for TCM decoction pieces is a trend, indicating long-term optimistic growth.</li>
<li>Keymed’s CM310 would probably miss the NRDL negotiation this year, which will put the Company in passive situation. Based on competitive landscape, we are worried about the performance of Keymed.</li>
<li>Unsatisfactory performance of Taiji’s shares is related to concerns on China TCM’s privatization/24H1 results.However, even without the integration with China TCM, Taiji's market value should be more than RMB20 billion.</li>
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TCM formula granules VBP would cause some disturbance to related enterprises’ performance, but the substitution of TCM formula granules for TCM decoction pieces is a trend, indicating long-term optimistic growth.
Keymed’s CM310 would probably miss the NRDL negotiation this year, which will put the Company in passive situation. Based on competitive landscape, we are worried about the performance of Keymed.
Unsatisfactory performance of Taiji’s shares is related to concerns on China TCM’s privatization/24H1 results.However, even without the integration with China TCM, Taiji's market value should be more than RMB20 billion.


China Healthcare Weekly (Aug.4)- Taiji Group & China TCM, TCM Formula Granules VBP, Keymed's Trouble

IPOs and Catalysts/Events, Global Equity Research Ltd

Arun George

IPOs and Catalysts/Events

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China Traditional Chinese Medicine / Event-Driven

China Traditional Chinese Medicine (570 HK)

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/china-traditional-chinese-medicine" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:351:1" rel="noopener">China Traditional Chinese Medicine (570 HK)</a>’s monthly update provides ammunition to both the bulls and bears. Since falling on no news on 26 June, the spread has widened to 31.8%. </li>
<li>The bull view is that while the timelines are delayed, the privatisation remains on track as the update shows ongoing progress in satisfying the pre-condition. </li>
<li>The bear view is that progress remains glacial, as the consortium wants to withdraw from a binding offer by failing to satisfy the pre-condition before the long stop date.</li>
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China Traditional Chinese Medicine (570 HK)’s monthly update provides ammunition to both the bulls and bears. Since falling on no news on 26 June, the spread has widened to 31.8%. 
The bull view is that while the timelines are delayed, the privatisation remains on track as the update shows ongoing progress in satisfying the pre-condition. 
The bear view is that progress remains glacial, as the consortium wants to withdraw from a binding offer by failing to satisfy the pre-condition before the long stop date.


China Traditional Chinese Medicine (570 HK): Update Provides Fodder for Bulls and Bears

Asian Hedge Fund Manager, Long Short Equity, Macro

David Mudd

Equity Bottom-Up

Budweiser Brewing Company APAC / Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>Hong Kong market still trades at a substantial discount to Analyst year end price targets.</li>
<li>Budweiser APAC is dependent on China's consumer to lift sales while Anta Sports is targeting increased sales from the upcoming Paris Olympics.</li>
<li>Sunny Optical is seeing substantial growth from it EV segment and Haitian continues to grow its international sales.  Shineway RX is a rare value play in the pharmaceutical sector.</li>
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Hong Kong market still trades at a substantial discount to Analyst year end price targets.
Budweiser APAC is dependent on China's consumer to lift sales while Anta Sports is targeting increased sales from the upcoming Paris Olympics.
Sunny Optical is seeing substantial growth from it EV segment and Haitian continues to grow its international sales.  Shineway RX is a rare value play in the pharmaceutical sector.


BUY/SELL/HOLD: Hong Kong Stocks Update (July 15)

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<li>On 21 February, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/china-traditional-chinese-medicine" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:351:1" rel="noopener">China Traditional Chinese Medicine (570 HK)</a> announced a privatisation offer from the Sinopharm-led consortium at HK$4.60 per share, a 47.4% premium to the undisturbed price.</li>
<li>The wide gross spread (7.0%) reflects risks around the re-rating of peers, the slow pace of satisfying the pre-condition, the completion timetable and Ping An’s blocking stake. </li>
<li>The key risk is the deal close timing due to the slow pace of regulatory approvals, which increases the chance that the vote will held after the August interim.   </li>
</ul>


On 21 February, China Traditional Chinese Medicine (570 HK) announced a privatisation offer from the Sinopharm-led consortium at HK$4.60 per share, a 47.4% premium to the undisturbed price.
The wide gross spread (7.0%) reflects risks around the re-rating of peers, the slow pace of satisfying the pre-condition, the completion timetable and Ping An’s blocking stake. 
The key risk is the deal close timing due to the slow pace of regulatory approvals, which increases the chance that the vote will held after the August interim.   


China Traditional Chinese Medicine (570 HK): Evaluating Deal-Break Risks

Gan & Lee Pharmaceuticals / Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>The performance of most TCM formula granule enterprises showed slow growth or even decline due to VBP in 2023. Although VBP will continue, it also brings opportunities for related companies. </li>
<li>Customized production, expensive upstream raw materials/production equipment, complex supply chain systems, etc. are all major reasons for the high prices of CAR-T therapy, but we see hope for changes.</li>
<li>
<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/gan-lee-pharmaceuticals-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:36237:1" rel="noopener">Gan &amp; Lee Pharmaceuticals (603087 CH)</a>’s core insulin business will continue to have decent growth based on positive VBP renewal results. It's expected that in 2024, performance would further rebound.</li>
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The performance of most TCM formula granule enterprises showed slow growth or even decline due to VBP in 2023. Although VBP will continue, it also brings opportunities for related companies. 
Customized production, expensive upstream raw materials/production equipment, complex supply chain systems, etc. are all major reasons for the high prices of CAR-T therapy, but we see hope for changes.

Gan &amp; Lee Pharmaceuticals (603087 CH)’s core insulin business will continue to have decent growth based on positive VBP renewal results. It's expected that in 2024, performance would further rebound.


China Healthcare Weekly (Apr.28)-TCM Formula Granule Outlook, Reduce CAR-T's Price, Gan & Lee Pharma

China

China Shineway Pharmaceutical Group Limited is an investment holding company primarily engaged in the research, development, manufacturing, and trading of modern Chinese pharmaceutical products. Its diverse portfolio includes injections, soft capsules, and granules, targeting therapeutic areas such as cardiovascular, respiratory, and pediatric conditions. The company was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Shijiazhuang, China.

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Arun George

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China Healthcare Weekly (Aug.4)- Taiji Group & China TCM, TCM Formula Granules VBP, Keymed's Trouble

​Substitution of TCM formula granules for decoction pieces is a trend despite the VBP. Keymed will face difficulties without NRDL negotiation....

Xinyao (Criss) Wang

China Traditional Chinese Medicine (570 HK): Update Provides Fodder for Bulls and Bears

It is rare for the market to misprice an HKEx merger arb to this extent, suggesting something is amiss. Nevertheless, the risk (10.6% downside) vs...

Arun George

BUY/SELL/HOLD: Hong Kong Stocks Update (July 15)

Hong Kong markets continue to trade at a 25% discount to analysts year end targets. Bud APAC, Anta Sports, Sunny Optical and Shineway RX are...

David Mudd

China Traditional Chinese Medicine (570 HK): Evaluating Deal-Break Risks

The wide gross spread (7.0%) reflects risks around the re-rating of peers, the slow pace of satisfying the pre-condition, the completion timetable...

Arun George

China Healthcare Weekly (Apr.28)-TCM Formula Granule Outlook, Reduce CAR-T's Price, Gan & Lee Pharma

TCM formula granule VBP brings challenge for company, but it also brings hope. There're breakthrough point of CAR-T's price decline. Gan & Lee has...

Xinyao (Criss) Wang

Substitution of TCM formula granules for decoction pieces is a trend despite the VBP. Keymed will face difficulties without NRDL negotiation....