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Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Asia Pac ECM and Index Rebal

Asia Pac IPO & Placement Research, China Biotech

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DZT Research is an independent Asia Pacific equity specialist. Our quantitative research covers index rebalancing flows, alongside exchange data analytics accross Asia Pacific. On the equity capital markets side, we focus on Asia Pacific ECM, especially biotech and TMT. Our lead analyst is frequently cited by international media.

Equity Capital Markets

Sirius Therapeutics / Equity Capital Markets

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<li>Sirius Therapeutics, a China-based clinical-stage biopharma company, is looking to raise at least USD 100 million via a Hong Kong listing. GS, Haitong, and HSBC are the joint sponsors.</li>
<li>In this note, we look at the company’s core products, SRSD107, and the key product SRSD216.</li>
<li>We also look at the company’s pre-IPO investors and management team.</li>
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Sirius Therapeutics, a China-based clinical-stage biopharma company, is looking to raise at least USD 100 million via a Hong Kong listing. GS, Haitong, and HSBC are the joint sponsors.
In this note, we look at the company’s core products, SRSD107, and the key product SRSD216.
We also look at the company’s pre-IPO investors and management team.


Sirius (靖因) Pre-IPO: Credible SiRNA Products

Global Healthcare Analyst

Tina Banerjee

Equity Bottom-Up

CRISPR Therapeutics AG / Equity Bottom-Up

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/crispr-therapeutics-ag" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:23652:1" rel="noopener">CRISPR Therapeutics AG (CRSP US)</a> completed regulatory submissions for exa-cel in the U.S., EU, and UK, positioning exa-cel to potentially become the first approved CRISPR-based therapy in the world.</li>
<li>According to Evaluate Pharma, if approved, exa-cel’s revenue is expected to be $1B+ in 2028, with expected market share of 20% in sickle cell and 36% in beta thalassemia.</li>
<li>As of March 31, 2023, CRISPR has cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities of $1,889.5M, which is sufficient to fund its operating expenses for ~3 years.</li>
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CRISPR Therapeutics AG (CRSP US) completed regulatory submissions for exa-cel in the U.S., EU, and UK, positioning exa-cel to potentially become the first approved CRISPR-based therapy in the world.
According to Evaluate Pharma, if approved, exa-cel’s revenue is expected to be $1B+ in 2028, with expected market share of 20% in sickle cell and 36% in beta thalassemia.
As of March 31, 2023, CRISPR has cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities of $1,889.5M, which is sufficient to fund its operating expenses for ~3 years.


CRISPR Therapeutics AG (CRSP US): First Genome Editing Based Drug Candidate Seeking FDA Approval

Vertex Pharmaceuticals / Equity Bottom-Up

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/vertex-pharmaceuticals-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:4864:1" rel="noopener">Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX US)</a>, the global leader in cystic fibrosis treatment, has a broad and deep clinical pipeline across multiple modalities. Each of its clinical programs represents a multibillion-dollar opportunity.  </li>
<li>MRNA drug candidate for treating the remaining 5,000 CF patients who cannot benefit from existing therapies, is set to enter clinic. Drug candidate for acute pain is in late-stage trial.</li>
<li>Regulatory submission for exa-cel for sickle cell disease and transfusion-dependent beta thalassemia in U.S., EU and UK are expected to be completed by 1Q23.</li>
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Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX US), the global leader in cystic fibrosis treatment, has a broad and deep clinical pipeline across multiple modalities. Each of its clinical programs represents a multibillion-dollar opportunity.  
MRNA drug candidate for treating the remaining 5,000 CF patients who cannot benefit from existing therapies, is set to enter clinic. Drug candidate for acute pain is in late-stage trial.
Regulatory submission for exa-cel for sickle cell disease and transfusion-dependent beta thalassemia in U.S., EU and UK are expected to be completed by 1Q23.


Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX US): A High-Quality Deep Pocket Biotech Must-Have for Every Investor

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/vertex-pharmaceuticals-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:4864:1" rel="noopener">Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX US)</a> reported strong Q2 results, with both revenue and adjusted EPS surpassing consensus. Flagship drug, Trikafta reported 51% y/y revenue growth and contributed 86% of revenue.</li>
<li>Vertex estimates more than 25K CF patients that are addressable with its Trikafta are still untreated, thereby providing sustainable growth opportunities. No immediate competition is seen.</li>
<li>The company lifted 2022 product revenue guidance by 2% at the mid-point to $8.6–8.8 billion. R&amp;D costs are also expected to remain elevated as multiple ongoing clinical trials.</li>
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Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX US) reported strong Q2 results, with both revenue and adjusted EPS surpassing consensus. Flagship drug, Trikafta reported 51% y/y revenue growth and contributed 86% of revenue.
Vertex estimates more than 25K CF patients that are addressable with its Trikafta are still untreated, thereby providing sustainable growth opportunities. No immediate competition is seen.
The company lifted 2022 product revenue guidance by 2% at the mid-point to $8.6–8.8 billion. R&amp;D costs are also expected to remain elevated as multiple ongoing clinical trials.


Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX US): Beat-And-Raise Q2 Results Driven by Strong Uptake of Trikafta

Covering IPOs, Healthcare and Technology Stocks

Andrei Zakharov

Algosun Global

Sana Biotechnology Inc / Equity Capital Markets

<p>A preclinical biotech company <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/sana-biotechnology-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:31366:1" rel="noopener">Sana Biotechnology Inc (SANA US)</a>  publicly filed for IPO in January. Sana develops in vivo and ex vivo engineering platforms that can repair and control genes in cells or replace any cell in the body. Technologies are being developed in collaboration with leading academic laboratories and industry partners. Combining science and technology, disruptor and innovative biotech unicorn invests in transformative in vivo and ex vivo engineered cell therapies leveraging proprietary gene editing capabilities. Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs, J.P. Morgan and BofA Securities are lead underwriters on the upcoming IPO.</p><p><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/sana-biotechnology-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:31366:1" rel="noopener">Sana Biotechnology Inc (SANA US)</a>  was backed by venture capital firms ARCH Venture Partners, Flagship Pioneering, F-Prime Capital, GV, Bezos Expeditions and other institutional investors. <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/sana-biotechnology-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:31366:1" rel="noopener">Sana Biotechnology Inc (SANA US)</a> raised ~$706M in funding over 2 rounds, according to S-1 company filings and Crunchbase.</p>

A preclinical biotech company Sana Biotechnology Inc (SANA US)  publicly filed for IPO in January. Sana develops in vivo and ex vivo engineering platforms that can repair and control genes in cells or replace any cell in the body. Technologies are being developed in collaboration with leading academic laboratories and industry partners. Combining science and technology, disruptor and innovative biotech unicorn invests in transformative in vivo and ex vivo engineered cell therapies leveraging proprietary gene editing capabilities. Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs, J.P. Morgan and BofA Securities are lead underwriters on the upcoming IPO.Sana Biotechnology Inc (SANA US)  was backed by venture capital firms ARCH Venture Partners, Flagship Pioneering, F-Prime Capital, GV, Bezos Expeditions and other institutional investors. Sana Biotechnology Inc (SANA US) raised ~$706M in funding over 2 rounds, according to S-1 company filings and Crunchbase.

Sana Biotechnology IPO. Moving The Genomic Revolution Forward

United States

CRISPR Therapeutics AG is a bio-technology company. The Company researches, develops, and manufactures biological transformative gene-based medicines and other related products. CRISPR Therapeutics operates in Switzerland.

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Sirius (靖因) Pre-IPO: Credible SiRNA Products

China's Sirius Therapeutics plans to raise $100 million through a Hong Kong listing. The insight discusses their core products, pre-IPO investors,...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM