Global Healthcare Analyst

Tina Banerjee

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/sumitomo-pharma-co" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:1935:1" rel="noopener">Sumitomo Pharma (4506 JP)</a> reported 25% YoY revenue growth during 9MFY25, driven by North America.</li>
<li>Restructuring and streamlining efforts help curb expenses and post a core operating profit of ¥21B during 9MFY25 compared to an operating loss of ¥96B in same period last year.</li>
<li>Sumitomo is now expecting FY25 revenue to be ¥381B, up by ¥43B from the previous forecast and a core net profit of ¥16B.</li>
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Sumitomo Pharma (4506 JP) reported 25% YoY revenue growth during 9MFY25, driven by North America.
Restructuring and streamlining efforts help curb expenses and post a core operating profit of ¥21B during 9MFY25 compared to an operating loss of ¥96B in same period last year.
Sumitomo is now expecting FY25 revenue to be ¥381B, up by ¥43B from the previous forecast and a core net profit of ¥16B.


Sumitomo Pharma (4506 JP): Robust 9MFY25 Revenues; Back in Black; Guidance Revised

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>Daiichi Sankyo received seventh FDA approval for Enhertu in certain types of breast cancers. Eisai received FDA approval for Leqembi’s intravenous monthly maintenance dosing.</li>
<li>Nippon Shinyaku entered into an option agreement with AB2 BIO for the rights of commercialization of Tadekinig alfa in the U.S. for certain rare autoinflammatory diseases.</li>
<li>Shionogi announced positive results from Phase 2 trial of its novel investigational RSV oral antiviral candidate S-337395. Celltrion has received FDA approval for Actemra biosimilar.</li>
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Daiichi Sankyo received seventh FDA approval for Enhertu in certain types of breast cancers. Eisai received FDA approval for Leqembi’s intravenous monthly maintenance dosing.
Nippon Shinyaku entered into an option agreement with AB2 BIO for the rights of commercialization of Tadekinig alfa in the U.S. for certain rare autoinflammatory diseases.
Shionogi announced positive results from Phase 2 trial of its novel investigational RSV oral antiviral candidate S-337395. Celltrion has received FDA approval for Actemra biosimilar.


APAC Healthcare Weekly (Feb 2)- Daiichi Sankyo, Eisai, Nippon Shinyaku, Shionogi, Celltrion

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<li>Daiichi Sankyo received FDA approval for Datroway for the treatment of unresectable or metastatic hormone receptor (HR) positive, HER2 negative breast cancer who have received prior endocrine-based therapy and chemotherapy.</li>
<li>Sumitomo Pharma partnered with J&amp;J for co-promotion of the long-acting antipsychotic medication XEPLION. Shanghai Fosun Pharma’s proposed buyout of Shanghai Henlius Biotech for HK$5.4B (~$693M) failed to pass shareholders’ vote.</li>
<li>SK Bioscience signed a co-promotion and distribution agreement with Sanofi for RSV and hepatitis A vaccines. Hugel received approval for its botulinum toxin for five indications from the UAE.</li>
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Daiichi Sankyo received FDA approval for Datroway for the treatment of unresectable or metastatic hormone receptor (HR) positive, HER2 negative breast cancer who have received prior endocrine-based therapy and chemotherapy.
Sumitomo Pharma partnered with J&amp;J for co-promotion of the long-acting antipsychotic medication XEPLION. Shanghai Fosun Pharma’s proposed buyout of Shanghai Henlius Biotech for HK$5.4B (~$693M) failed to pass shareholders’ vote.
SK Bioscience signed a co-promotion and distribution agreement with Sanofi for RSV and hepatitis A vaccines. Hugel received approval for its botulinum toxin for five indications from the UAE.


APAC Healthcare Weekly (Jan 26)- Daiichi Sankyo, Sumitomo Pharma, Fosun Pharma, SK Bioscience, Hugel

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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> revised FY25 revenue guidance upward to ¥1900B on robust Xtandi performance and favourable forex movement. Core profits and margins will also see upward revisions and expansions.</li>
<li>The company will record an impairment charge of ¥176B for intangible assets this fiscal. As a result, FY25 operating profit on reported basis will come down to ¥11B from ¥80B.</li>
<li>Recently, Astellas has received approval for Vyloy and label expansion approval for Padcev in China. Label expansion application for Izervay in the U.S. has been accepted by the FDA.</li>
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Astellas Pharma (4503 JP) revised FY25 revenue guidance upward to ¥1900B on robust Xtandi performance and favourable forex movement. Core profits and margins will also see upward revisions and expansions.
The company will record an impairment charge of ¥176B for intangible assets this fiscal. As a result, FY25 operating profit on reported basis will come down to ¥11B from ¥80B.
Recently, Astellas has received approval for Vyloy and label expansion approval for Padcev in China. Label expansion application for Izervay in the U.S. has been accepted by the FDA.


Astellas Pharma (4503 JP): Xtandi & Forex Lead To Guidance Revision, Impairment Losses One Off Burnt

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<li>Samsung Biologics secured highest ever contract manufacturing order worth KRW2.07T ($1.4B) from a European pharmaceutical company. The cumulative order volume has now surpassed $17.6B.</li>
<li>FDA has accepted Daiichi Sankyo’s revised filing for Dato-DXd for certain types of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and Eisai’s BLA for Leqembi subcutaneous autoinjector for weekly maintenance dosing.</li>
<li>Sun Pharma is acquiring Canada-based Antibe Therapeutics, a clinical-stage biotechnological company developing novel drugs primarily focusing on reducing pain and inflammation. Biocon got FDA clearance for insulin facility in Malaysia.</li>
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Samsung Biologics secured highest ever contract manufacturing order worth KRW2.07T ($1.4B) from a European pharmaceutical company. The cumulative order volume has now surpassed $17.6B.
FDA has accepted Daiichi Sankyo’s revised filing for Dato-DXd for certain types of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and Eisai’s BLA for Leqembi subcutaneous autoinjector for weekly maintenance dosing.
Sun Pharma is acquiring Canada-based Antibe Therapeutics, a clinical-stage biotechnological company developing novel drugs primarily focusing on reducing pain and inflammation. Biocon got FDA clearance for insulin facility in Malaysia.


APAC Healthcare Weekly (Jan 19)- Samsung Biologics, Daiichi Sankyo, Eisai, Sun Pharma, Biocon

Japan

Chugai Pharmaceutical Company Ltd., manufactures and sells pharmaceuticals in the domestic and international markets through its subsidiaries. The Company develops drugs in the fields of cancer, infectious diseases, bone, blood, and circulatory systems. Chugai Pharmaceutical also conducts research studies on drugs with private and public medical research institutions.

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Tina Banerjee

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APAC healthcare companies continued to get approvals for new products and initiates clinical trials. The companies continued with acquisitions and...

Tina Banerjee

APAC Healthcare Weekly (Jan 26)- Daiichi Sankyo, Sumitomo Pharma, Fosun Pharma, SK Bioscience, Hugel

APAC healthcare companies got approvals for new products as well as clinical trials. The companies continued with acquisitions and collaborations...

Tina Banerjee

Astellas Pharma (4503 JP): Xtandi & Forex Lead To Guidance Revision, Impairment Losses One Off Burnt

Astellas Pharma raises FY25 revenue guidance to ¥1900B from ¥1,800B. The company is recording ¥176B impairment charge for intangible assets, which...

Tina Banerjee

APAC Healthcare Weekly (Jan 19)- Samsung Biologics, Daiichi Sankyo, Eisai, Sun Pharma, Biocon

APAC healthcare companies got approvals for new products as well as clinical trials. The companies continued with acquisitions and collaborations...

Tina Banerjee

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Sumitomo Pharma (4506 JP): Robust 9MFY25 Revenues; Back in Black; Guidance Revised

​Sumitomo Pharma sees 25% revenue growth, with restructuring efforts leading to a turnaround in operating profit for 9MFY25. Updated forecast...

Tina Banerjee

APAC Healthcare Weekly (Feb 2)- Daiichi Sankyo, Eisai, Nippon Shinyaku, Shionogi, Celltrion

APAC healthcare companies continued to get approvals for new products and initiates clinical trials. The companies continued with acquisitions and...

Tina Banerjee

APAC Healthcare Weekly (Jan 26)- Daiichi Sankyo, Sumitomo Pharma, Fosun Pharma, SK Bioscience, Hugel

APAC healthcare companies got approvals for new products as well as clinical trials. The companies continued with acquisitions and collaborations...

Tina Banerjee

Astellas Pharma (4503 JP): Xtandi & Forex Lead To Guidance Revision, Impairment Losses One Off Burnt

​Astellas Pharma raises FY25 revenue guidance to ¥1900B from ¥1,800B. The company is recording ¥176B impairment charge for intangible assets, which...

Tina Banerjee

APAC Healthcare Weekly (Jan 19)- Samsung Biologics, Daiichi Sankyo, Eisai, Sun Pharma, Biocon

APAC healthcare companies got approvals for new products as well as clinical trials. The companies continued with acquisitions and collaborations...

Tina Banerjee

Sumitomo Pharma sees 25% revenue growth, with restructuring efforts leading to a turnaround in operating profit for 9MFY25. Updated forecast...

Astellas Pharma raises FY25 revenue guidance to ¥1900B from ¥1,800B. The company is recording ¥176B impairment charge for intangible assets, which...