Global Healthcare Analyst

Tina Banerjee

Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>In 2023, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/hanmi-pharm-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:12476:1" rel="noopener">Hanmi Pharm (128940 KS)</a> reported 12% and 40% growth in revenue and operating profit, respectively, driven by double-digit revenue increase from Rosuzet and improving performance of China subsidiary.</li>
<li>In January, the company has enrolled first patient in phase 3 trial of type 2 diabetes/obesity drug candidate Efpeglenatide. The study is expected to complete in 2026.</li>
<li>Hanmi Science-OCI merger has hit a roadblock. Although merger with OCI will bring synergistic effect, Hanmi Pharm will continue to grow even if the merger does not happen.</li>
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In 2023, Hanmi Pharm (128940 KS) reported 12% and 40% growth in revenue and operating profit, respectively, driven by double-digit revenue increase from Rosuzet and improving performance of China subsidiary.
In January, the company has enrolled first patient in phase 3 trial of type 2 diabetes/obesity drug candidate Efpeglenatide. The study is expected to complete in 2026.
Hanmi Science-OCI merger has hit a roadblock. Although merger with OCI will bring synergistic effect, Hanmi Pharm will continue to grow even if the merger does not happen.


OCI Or No OCI, Hanmi Pharm (128940 KS) Will Continue to Roar on Strong Base Business and Pipeline

Pan-Asia Index Rebalances/ Events/ Delta One, Periscope Analytics

Brian Freitas

Pan-Asia Index Rebalances/ Events/ Delta One

Periscope Analytics

Periscope Analytics focuses on event-driven trades across Asia Pacific and provides comprehensive, timely and systematic coverage of index changes to major Asia Pacific indices in a structured manner.

The analysis includes forecasted inclusions and exclusions to all major Asian indices that have significant amount of tracking assets, including estimates of passive buy/sell flow on the stocks. The service also provides commentary and impact of market consultations, ground rule changes, and other events (IPOs, spin-offs, M&A) that could lead to index changes and passive flow.

Periscope Analytics works with multi-strategy hedge funds, proprietary trading firms, stat arb trading groups and long-only investors that invest and trade in the Asia Pacific region with the data being used to trade index rebalances, avoid pre-positioning and passive flow, and to time entry into and exit from stocks.

Event-Driven Trades Across Asia Pacific

Index Rebalance

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/hyosung-corporation" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:20712:1" rel="noopener">Hyosung Corporation (004800 KS)</a> has announced that it is spinning off part of its business holdings to Hyosung New Holding Corporation in a 0.818:0.182 ratio.</li>
<li>The stock will remain suspended from late June to late July. We expect <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/hyosung-corporation" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:20712:1" rel="noopener">Hyosung Corporation (004800 KS)</a> to maintain its index membership while the New Entity will not be added.</li>
<li>The dynamics between listed ETFs and non-listed passive trackers differ and we take a look at the potential index flows.</li>
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Hyosung Corporation (004800 KS) has announced that it is spinning off part of its business holdings to Hyosung New Holding Corporation in a 0.818:0.182 ratio.
The stock will remain suspended from late June to late July. We expect Hyosung Corporation (004800 KS) to maintain its index membership while the New Entity will not be added.
The dynamics between listed ETFs and non-listed passive trackers differ and we take a look at the potential index flows.


Hyosung Corp (004800 KS): Spin-Off & KOSPI200 Index Implications

Asia Pac ECM and Index Rebal, Shenton Research

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Asia Pac ECM and Index Rebal

Asia Pac IPO & Placement Research, China Biotech

DZT Research

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.

Quantitative Analysis

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<li>We analyzed the changes in short interest of KRX Stocks as of Nov 17th which has an aggregated short interest worth USD11.9bn.</li>
<li>We tabulate league table for top short by value and short as multiple of ADT, as well as weekly increases &amp; decreases in short value, short as multiple of ADT.</li>
<li>We highlight short interest changes in Celltrion, Celltrion Health, Amorepacific.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in short interest of KRX Stocks as of Nov 17th which has an aggregated short interest worth USD11.9bn.
We tabulate league table for top short by value and short as multiple of ADT, as well as weekly increases &amp; decreases in short value, short as multiple of ADT.
We highlight short interest changes in Celltrion, Celltrion Health, Amorepacific.


KRX Short Interest Weekly (Nov 17th): Short Covers for Celltrion, Celltrion Health, Amorepacific

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/hanall-biopharma-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:8854:1" rel="noopener">Hanall Biopharma (009420 KS)</a>'s licensed partner Harbour BioMed announced that the China’s NMPA has officially accepted the Biologics License Application for batoclimab for the treatment of generalized myasthenia gravis.  </li>
<li>Immunovant announced positive initial result from the single-ascending dose portion of the Phase 1 trial of IMVT-1402. Initial data from the multiple-ascending dose cohorts are expected in October/ November 2023.</li>
<li>Hanall and Daewoong have initiated phase 1 clinical trial of HL192 for the treatment of Parkinson's disease, and dosed the first subject. The initial results are expected in 2H24.</li>
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Hanall Biopharma (009420 KS)'s licensed partner Harbour BioMed announced that the China’s NMPA has officially accepted the Biologics License Application for batoclimab for the treatment of generalized myasthenia gravis.  
Immunovant announced positive initial result from the single-ascending dose portion of the Phase 1 trial of IMVT-1402. Initial data from the multiple-ascending dose cohorts are expected in October/ November 2023.
Hanall and Daewoong have initiated phase 1 clinical trial of HL192 for the treatment of Parkinson's disease, and dosed the first subject. The initial results are expected in 2H24.


Hanall Biopharma (009420 KS): Pipeline Progress and New Deal Depict Brighter Outlook

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/hugel-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:22860:1" rel="noopener">Hugel Inc (145020 KS)</a> is expected to start shipment of Botulax to China this month. Moreover, the company will launch its HA filler in China by middle of 2023.</li>
<li>Hugel plans to focus on expanding into the global market in 2H23. The company began full-scale sales of Botulax in Australia in April and plans to enter Canada this year.</li>
<li>Preliminary ruling regarding legal dispute in US is expected in November, while final ruling will come in March 2024. Hugel pushed back its US entry to 2025.  </li>
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Hugel Inc (145020 KS) is expected to start shipment of Botulax to China this month. Moreover, the company will launch its HA filler in China by middle of 2023.
Hugel plans to focus on expanding into the global market in 2H23. The company began full-scale sales of Botulax in Australia in April and plans to enter Canada this year.
Preliminary ruling regarding legal dispute in US is expected in November, while final ruling will come in March 2024. Hugel pushed back its US entry to 2025.  


Hugel Inc (145020 KS): Expanding Global Presence Provides Solace Amid Patent Tussle with Competitor

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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OCI Or No OCI, Hanmi Pharm (128940 KS) Will Continue to Roar on Strong Base Business and Pipeline

Hanmi Pharm has submitted phase 1 clinical trial application for its next-generation obesity drug candidate HM15275 in the U.S., with an aim to...

Tina Banerjee

Hyosung Corp (004800 KS): Spin-Off & KOSPI200 Index Implications

Hyosung Corp is spinning-off part of its businesses to a new entity. The surviving entity will maintain its KS200 membership while the new entity...

Brian Freitas

KRX Short Interest Weekly (Nov 17th): Short Covers for Celltrion, Celltrion Health, Amorepacific

We analyzed KRX short interest report for the past week and highlight short interest changes in Celltrion, Celltrion Health, Amorepacific.

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Hanall Biopharma (009420 KS): Pipeline Progress and New Deal Depict Brighter Outlook

China NMPA has accepted BLA filed by Hanall's partner for batoclimab to treat generalized myasthenia gravis. Hanall initiated phase 1 clinical...

Tina Banerjee

Hugel Inc (145020 KS): Expanding Global Presence Provides Solace Amid Patent Tussle with Competitor

Hugel is expected to resume shipment of Botulax to China this month and will enter Canada and some European markets this year. The company is in...

Tina Banerjee

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OCI Or No OCI, Hanmi Pharm (128940 KS) Will Continue to Roar on Strong Base Business and Pipeline

Hanmi Pharm has submitted phase 1 clinical trial application for its next-generation obesity drug candidate HM15275 in the U.S., with an aim to...

Tina Banerjee

Hyosung Corp (004800 KS): Spin-Off & KOSPI200 Index Implications

Hyosung Corp is spinning-off part of its businesses to a new entity. The surviving entity will maintain its KS200 membership while the new entity...

Brian Freitas

KRX Short Interest Weekly (Nov 17th): Short Covers for Celltrion, Celltrion Health, Amorepacific

We analyzed KRX short interest report for the past week and highlight short interest changes in Celltrion, Celltrion Health, Amorepacific.

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Hanall Biopharma (009420 KS): Pipeline Progress and New Deal Depict Brighter Outlook

​China NMPA has accepted BLA filed by Hanall's partner for batoclimab to treat generalized myasthenia gravis. Hanall initiated phase 1 clinical...

Tina Banerjee

Hugel Inc (145020 KS): Expanding Global Presence Provides Solace Amid Patent Tussle with Competitor

Hugel is expected to resume shipment of Botulax to China this month and will enter Canada and some European markets this year. The company is in...

Tina Banerjee

China NMPA has accepted BLA filed by Hanall's partner for batoclimab to treat generalized myasthenia gravis. Hanall initiated phase 1 clinical...