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Tina Banerjee

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/hk-inno-n-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:33522:1" rel="noopener">HK inno.N (195940 KS)</a> reported 1Q26 result, with all key parameters showing improvement compared to year-ago period. Continued strong sales of mainstay prescription drug business remained the key driver.</li>
<li>Significant improvement in profitability, driven by double-digit growth in major prescription drug products, along with strong growth in K-CAB China royalty, is the key highlight of 1Q26 result.</li>
<li>HK inno is expected to maintain growth momentum, with U.S. approval of K-CAB being the next catalyst. The company is strengthening prescription drug business and innovative drug pipeline beyond K-CAB.</li>
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HK inno.N (195940 KS) reported 1Q26 result, with all key parameters showing improvement compared to year-ago period. Continued strong sales of mainstay prescription drug business remained the key driver.
Significant improvement in profitability, driven by double-digit growth in major prescription drug products, along with strong growth in K-CAB China royalty, is the key highlight of 1Q26 result.
HK inno is expected to maintain growth momentum, with U.S. approval of K-CAB being the next catalyst. The company is strengthening prescription drug business and innovative drug pipeline beyond K-CAB.


HK Inno.N (195940 KS): Modest Show In 1Q26; All Eyes on Maiden US Approval; Strengthening Pipeline

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>CSPC Pharmaceutical’s Phase 3 trial of depression drug candidate HA1406 met pre-specified primary efficacy endpoint. Jiangsu Hengrui Pharmaceuticals received NMPA approval for long-acting basal insulin, sudelidec injection.</li>
<li>Otsuka Holdings secured FDA approval for Simtriyo, a once-daily extended-release capsule for ADHD. Nippon Shinyaku obtained exclusive commercialization rights for Tadekinig alfa in the U.S. for Hyperinflammatory Syndrome.</li>
<li>Pharmaessentia announced topline results from the Phase 1b clinical trial of P1101 (Besremi) and anti-PD1 in Chronic Hepatitis B or D. Cipla secured FDA approval for generic Advair Diskus.</li>
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CSPC Pharmaceutical’s Phase 3 trial of depression drug candidate HA1406 met pre-specified primary efficacy endpoint. Jiangsu Hengrui Pharmaceuticals received NMPA approval for long-acting basal insulin, sudelidec injection.
Otsuka Holdings secured FDA approval for Simtriyo, a once-daily extended-release capsule for ADHD. Nippon Shinyaku obtained exclusive commercialization rights for Tadekinig alfa in the U.S. for Hyperinflammatory Syndrome.
Pharmaessentia announced topline results from the Phase 1b clinical trial of P1101 (Besremi) and anti-PD1 in Chronic Hepatitis B or D. Cipla secured FDA approval for generic Advair Diskus.


APAC Healthcare Weekly (August 2) – CSPC, Hengrui, Otsuka, Nippon Shinyaku, PharmaEssnetia, Cipla

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<li>CSPC Pharmaceutical entered drug discovery collaboration with AstraZeneca in a deal worth of $1.7B+. Abbisko Cayman is collaborating with AstraZeneca to jointly develop a novel IO-TKI combination therapy for NSCLC.</li>
<li>Insilico inked AI drug discovery deal with Takeda Pharmaceutical worth up to $600M. Nippon Shinyaku secured exclusive worldwide rights to develop and commercialize EXG-7001 for DMD from Elixirgen Therapeutics.</li>
<li>Otsuka’s Voyxact demonstrated significant stabilization of kidney function, with evidence of improvement over two years in Phase 3 trial. EMA recommended to pull CSL’s Tavneos from sale in the EU.</li>
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CSPC Pharmaceutical entered drug discovery collaboration with AstraZeneca in a deal worth of $1.7B+. Abbisko Cayman is collaborating with AstraZeneca to jointly develop a novel IO-TKI combination therapy for NSCLC.
Insilico inked AI drug discovery deal with Takeda Pharmaceutical worth up to $600M. Nippon Shinyaku secured exclusive worldwide rights to develop and commercialize EXG-7001 for DMD from Elixirgen Therapeutics.
Otsuka’s Voyxact demonstrated significant stabilization of kidney function, with evidence of improvement over two years in Phase 3 trial. EMA recommended to pull CSL’s Tavneos from sale in the EU.


APAC Healthcare Weekly (July 5) – CSPC, Abbisko, Insilico, Takeda, Nippon Shinyaku, Otsuka, CSL

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<li>InSilico Medicine and SK Biopharmaceuticals entered R&amp;D collaboration to discover AI-enabled neuroimmune drug candidates. Abbisko Cayman entered into a strategic research collaboration and license agreement with Eli Lilly.</li>
<li>Nippon Shinyaku’s partner Regenxbio cleared path to resubmit Hunter syndrome gene therapy candidate RGX-121 to the FDA. Otsuka announced positive topline results in Phase 3b study evaluating centanafadine in ADHD.</li>
<li>Yuhan Corp received orphan drug designation from the EMA for its Gaucher disease therapy candidate YH35995. Medytox obtained approval for its hyaluronic acid filler Neuramis Deep Lidocaine in China.</li>
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InSilico Medicine and SK Biopharmaceuticals entered R&amp;D collaboration to discover AI-enabled neuroimmune drug candidates. Abbisko Cayman entered into a strategic research collaboration and license agreement with Eli Lilly.
Nippon Shinyaku’s partner Regenxbio cleared path to resubmit Hunter syndrome gene therapy candidate RGX-121 to the FDA. Otsuka announced positive topline results in Phase 3b study evaluating centanafadine in ADHD.
Yuhan Corp received orphan drug designation from the EMA for its Gaucher disease therapy candidate YH35995. Medytox obtained approval for its hyaluronic acid filler Neuramis Deep Lidocaine in China.


APAC Healthcare Weekly (June 28) – Insilico, Abbisko, Nippon Shinyaku, Otsuka, Yuhan Corp, Medytox

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<li>CSPC Pharma got clinical trial approval for the world’s first mRNA-LNP-based dual-target cell therapy product candidate in China. Innovent submitted NDA in China for arcotatug tavatecan for gastroesophageal junction adenocarcinoma.</li>
<li>Shionogi received FDA approval for Xocova, the first and only oral antiviral for post-exposure prophylaxis of COVID‑19. Hanmi Pharm signed $1.2B outlicensing agreement with Eli Lilly for GLP-2 drug candidate.</li>
<li>SK Biosciences has secured first UNICEF procurement contract for influenza vaccine. Lupin secured FDA approval for Lucentis biosimilar, thereby marking the company’s second biosimilar in the U.S.</li>
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CSPC Pharma got clinical trial approval for the world’s first mRNA-LNP-based dual-target cell therapy product candidate in China. Innovent submitted NDA in China for arcotatug tavatecan for gastroesophageal junction adenocarcinoma.
Shionogi received FDA approval for Xocova, the first and only oral antiviral for post-exposure prophylaxis of COVID‑19. Hanmi Pharm signed $1.2B outlicensing agreement with Eli Lilly for GLP-2 drug candidate.
SK Biosciences has secured first UNICEF procurement contract for influenza vaccine. Lupin secured FDA approval for Lucentis biosimilar, thereby marking the company’s second biosimilar in the U.S.


APAC Healthcare Weekly (June 7) – CSPC Pharma, Innovent, Shionogi, Hanmi Pharm, SK Bioscience, Lupin

South Korea

Daewoong Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. develops various kinds of medical drugs and vitamin supplements.  The Company's medical drugs are used in areas, such as cardiology, dermatology, anti-biotic, and many other medical areas.  Dae Woong's over-the-counter products include smoking deterrents, vitamins, and minerals.

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HK Inno.N (195940 KS): Modest Show In 1Q26; All Eyes on Maiden US Approval; Strengthening Pipeline

HK inno reports 1Q26 result, with key parameters showing improvement compared to year-ago period. The company is expected to maintain momentum,...

Tina Banerjee

APAC Healthcare Weekly (August 2) – CSPC, Hengrui, Otsuka, Nippon Shinyaku, PharmaEssnetia, Cipla

Hengrui got NMPA approval for long-acting insulin. FDA approves Otsuka’s new CNS drug. Pharmaessentia announced positive topline result from Phase...

Tina Banerjee

APAC Healthcare Weekly (July 5) – CSPC, Abbisko, Insilico, Takeda, Nippon Shinyaku, Otsuka, CSL

CSPC, Insilico, and Abiisko inked outlicensing deals with international companies. Nippon Shinyaku inlicenses DMD drug candidate. EMA recommends to...

Tina Banerjee

APAC Healthcare Weekly (June 28) – Insilico, Abbisko, Nippon Shinyaku, Otsuka, Yuhan Corp, Medytox

Few Chinese companies signed outlicensing deals. Nippon Shinyaku’s partner Regenxbio will resubmit gene therapy drug candidate to FDA. Otsuka...

Tina Banerjee

APAC Healthcare Weekly (June 7) – CSPC Pharma, Innovent, Shionogi, Hanmi Pharm, SK Bioscience, Lupin

Innovent submitted NDA for oncology drug. Shionogi got FDA approval for Xocova. Hanmi Pharm signed $1.2B outlicensing deal with Lilly. SK...

Tina Banerjee

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HK Inno.N (195940 KS): Modest Show In 1Q26; All Eyes on Maiden US Approval; Strengthening Pipeline

​HK inno reports 1Q26 result, with key parameters showing improvement compared to year-ago period. The company is expected to maintain momentum,...

Tina Banerjee

APAC Healthcare Weekly (August 2) – CSPC, Hengrui, Otsuka, Nippon Shinyaku, PharmaEssnetia, Cipla

Hengrui got NMPA approval for long-acting insulin. FDA approves Otsuka’s new CNS drug. Pharmaessentia announced positive topline result from Phase...

Tina Banerjee

APAC Healthcare Weekly (July 5) – CSPC, Abbisko, Insilico, Takeda, Nippon Shinyaku, Otsuka, CSL

CSPC, Insilico, and Abiisko inked outlicensing deals with international companies. Nippon Shinyaku inlicenses DMD drug candidate. EMA recommends to...

Tina Banerjee

APAC Healthcare Weekly (June 28) – Insilico, Abbisko, Nippon Shinyaku, Otsuka, Yuhan Corp, Medytox

Few Chinese companies signed outlicensing deals. Nippon Shinyaku’s partner Regenxbio will resubmit gene therapy drug candidate to FDA. Otsuka...

Tina Banerjee

APAC Healthcare Weekly (June 7) – CSPC Pharma, Innovent, Shionogi, Hanmi Pharm, SK Bioscience, Lupin

Innovent submitted NDA for oncology drug. Shionogi got FDA approval for Xocova. Hanmi Pharm signed $1.2B outlicensing deal with Lilly. SK...

Tina Banerjee

HK inno reports 1Q26 result, with key parameters showing improvement compared to year-ago period. The company is expected to maintain momentum,...