Global Healthcare Analyst

Tina Banerjee

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>Samsung Biologics launches organoid-based drug screening services to support early-stage drug discovery and development. Daewoong Pharmaceutical signed a five-year KRW74B export agreement for botulinum toxin product with its Thailand partner.</li>
<li>Shionogi’s tender offer for Torii Pharmaceutical has become successful. Simcere stuck outlicensing agreement with NextCure for ADC drug candidate SIM0505 for upfront payment, development, and sales milestones up to $745M.</li>
<li>CSL received FDA approval of Andemry for hereditary angioedema. PharmaEssentia has received marketing approval of Besremi in Argentina. Lotus Pharmaceutical acquires a portfolio of five drugs in Vietnam.</li>
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Samsung Biologics launches organoid-based drug screening services to support early-stage drug discovery and development. Daewoong Pharmaceutical signed a five-year KRW74B export agreement for botulinum toxin product with its Thailand partner.
Shionogi’s tender offer for Torii Pharmaceutical has become successful. Simcere stuck outlicensing agreement with NextCure for ADC drug candidate SIM0505 for upfront payment, development, and sales milestones up to $745M.
CSL received FDA approval of Andemry for hereditary angioedema. PharmaEssentia has received marketing approval of Besremi in Argentina. Lotus Pharmaceutical acquires a portfolio of five drugs in Vietnam.


APAC Healthcare Weekly (June 22)- Samsung Biologics, Daewoong Pharma, Shionogi, Simcere, CSL

Equity Bottom-Up

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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> reported strong 1Q25 result, with all key parameters recording double-digit growth. The robust growth was driven by balanced gains across all product portfolios.</li>
<li>In March, Hugel has fully commercialized Letybo in the U.S. through the partnership with Benev. The company aims to capture 10% market share in the U.S. within three years.</li>
<li>Earlier this month, Hugel has officially launched Botulax in UAE. This marked the second official launch in the Middle East, following the product’s debut in Kuwait.</li>
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Hugel Inc (145020 KS) reported strong 1Q25 result, with all key parameters recording double-digit growth. The robust growth was driven by balanced gains across all product portfolios.
In March, Hugel has fully commercialized Letybo in the U.S. through the partnership with Benev. The company aims to capture 10% market share in the U.S. within three years.
Earlier this month, Hugel has officially launched Botulax in UAE. This marked the second official launch in the Middle East, following the product’s debut in Kuwait.


Hugel Inc (145020 KS): Record High 1Q Earnings; US Commercialization and UAE Debut to Trigger Growth

SK Biopharmaceuticals   / Equity Bottom-Up

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/sk-biopharmaceuticals-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:28966:1" rel="noopener">SK Biopharmaceuticals (326030 KS)</a> announced muted 1Q25 result, with all key parameters, including revenue, operating profit, and net profit declining sequentially, as the Xcopri sales in the U.S. moderates.</li>
<li>Xcopri U.S. sales increased 3% QoQ, which is the lowest over the last one year, due to seasonal inventory drawdown, restructuring of major pharmacy chain, and high base effect.</li>
<li>SKBP considers Xcopri U.S. revenue moderation as ‘temporary’ and sees recovery in 2Q. However, high revenue exposure to the U.S. seems to be a serious headwind in current uncertain scenario.  </li>
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SK Biopharmaceuticals (326030 KS) announced muted 1Q25 result, with all key parameters, including revenue, operating profit, and net profit declining sequentially, as the Xcopri sales in the U.S. moderates.
Xcopri U.S. sales increased 3% QoQ, which is the lowest over the last one year, due to seasonal inventory drawdown, restructuring of major pharmacy chain, and high base effect.
SKBP considers Xcopri U.S. revenue moderation as ‘temporary’ and sees recovery in 2Q. However, high revenue exposure to the U.S. seems to be a serious headwind in current uncertain scenario.  


SK Biopharmaceuticals (326030 KS): Starts 2025 on Slower Note; Xcopri US Sales Growth Moderates

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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> announced positive topline result from the U.S. Phase 3 trial evaluating K-CAB in gastroesophageal reflux disease. U.S. filing is expected in 4Q25.</li>
<li>HK inno.N has reported strong 1Q25 result, with double-digit growth across all key parameters. Revenue increased 16% YoY, while operating profit grew at a faster pace of 47% YoY.</li>
<li>The U.S. filing and approval are the major catalysts. However, HK inno has other growth engines as well. Innovative pipeline is also progressing, ensuring long-term growth prospect.</li>
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HK inno.N (195940 KS) announced positive topline result from the U.S. Phase 3 trial evaluating K-CAB in gastroesophageal reflux disease. U.S. filing is expected in 4Q25.
HK inno.N has reported strong 1Q25 result, with double-digit growth across all key parameters. Revenue increased 16% YoY, while operating profit grew at a faster pace of 47% YoY.
The U.S. filing and approval are the major catalysts. However, HK inno has other growth engines as well. Innovative pipeline is also progressing, ensuring long-term growth prospect.


HK Inno. N (195940 KS): Promising US Trial Result for K-CAB Raises Hope; Starts 2025 on Strong Note

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<li>FDA has confirmed the primary endpoints for Neuren Pharmaceuticals’ planned Phase 3 pivotal clinical trial of NNZ-2591 in Phelan-McDermid syndrome. Eisai has ultimately received its long-waited European approval for Leqembi.</li>
<li>Chugai Pharmaceutical’s outlicensed oral GLP-1 drug candidate orforglipron has shown positive topline Phase 3 results. Telix announced preliminary results from the Phase 2 study of TLX101 in recurrent high-grade glioma.</li>
<li>Biocon secured market entry date for Yesafili, an interchangeable biosimilar to Eylea in the U.S. FDA has issued Form 483 with 11 observations for Aurobindo Pharma’s North Carolina inhaler plant.</li>
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FDA has confirmed the primary endpoints for Neuren Pharmaceuticals’ planned Phase 3 pivotal clinical trial of NNZ-2591 in Phelan-McDermid syndrome. Eisai has ultimately received its long-waited European approval for Leqembi.
Chugai Pharmaceutical’s outlicensed oral GLP-1 drug candidate orforglipron has shown positive topline Phase 3 results. Telix announced preliminary results from the Phase 2 study of TLX101 in recurrent high-grade glioma.
Biocon secured market entry date for Yesafili, an interchangeable biosimilar to Eylea in the U.S. FDA has issued Form 483 with 11 observations for Aurobindo Pharma’s North Carolina inhaler plant.


APAC Healthcare Weekly (April 20)- Neuren, Chugai, Eisai, Telix, Biocon, Aurobindo Pharma

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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APAC Healthcare Weekly (June 22)- Samsung Biologics, Daewoong Pharma, Shionogi, Simcere, CSL

Samsung Bio launches new service for early-stage biotechs. Shionogi’s tender offer for Torii becomes successful. Simcere stuck outlicensing deal....

Tina Banerjee

Hugel Inc (145020 KS): Record High 1Q Earnings; US Commercialization and UAE Debut to Trigger Growth

Hugel reports double-digit growth across all key parameters in 1Q25, driven by balanced gains in all product portfolios. The company aims to...

Tina Banerjee

SK Biopharmaceuticals (326030 KS): Starts 2025 on Slower Note; Xcopri US Sales Growth Moderates

SK Biopharmaceuticals reports muted 1Q25 results with sequential decline in key parameters due to Xcopri sales moderation in the U.S. due to...

Tina Banerjee

HK Inno. N (195940 KS): Promising US Trial Result for K-CAB Raises Hope; Starts 2025 on Strong Note

HK inno.N reports positive Phase 3 trial results for K-CAB in GERD, with US filing expected in 4Q25. The company reported double-digit growth...

Tina Banerjee

APAC Healthcare Weekly (April 20)- Neuren, Chugai, Eisai, Telix, Biocon, Aurobindo Pharma

Neuren is a step closer to P3 trial in PMS. Chugai’s oral GLP-1 drug candidate shows promise in P3 trial. Eisai got Leqembi approval in EU. Biocon...

Tina Banerjee

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APAC Healthcare Weekly (June 22)- Samsung Biologics, Daewoong Pharma, Shionogi, Simcere, CSL

Samsung Bio launches new service for early-stage biotechs. Shionogi’s tender offer for Torii becomes successful. Simcere stuck outlicensing deal....

Tina Banerjee

Hugel Inc (145020 KS): Record High 1Q Earnings; US Commercialization and UAE Debut to Trigger Growth

​Hugel reports double-digit growth across all key parameters in 1Q25, driven by balanced gains in all product portfolios. The company aims to...

Tina Banerjee

SK Biopharmaceuticals (326030 KS): Starts 2025 on Slower Note; Xcopri US Sales Growth Moderates

​SK Biopharmaceuticals reports muted 1Q25 results with sequential decline in key parameters due to Xcopri sales moderation in the U.S. due to...

Tina Banerjee

HK Inno. N (195940 KS): Promising US Trial Result for K-CAB Raises Hope; Starts 2025 on Strong Note

​HK inno.N reports positive Phase 3 trial results for K-CAB in GERD, with US filing expected in 4Q25. The company reported double-digit growth...

Tina Banerjee

APAC Healthcare Weekly (April 20)- Neuren, Chugai, Eisai, Telix, Biocon, Aurobindo Pharma

Neuren is a step closer to P3 trial in PMS. Chugai’s oral GLP-1 drug candidate shows promise in P3 trial. Eisai got Leqembi approval in EU. Biocon...

Tina Banerjee

Hugel reports double-digit growth across all key parameters in 1Q25, driven by balanced gains in all product portfolios. The company aims to...

SK Biopharmaceuticals reports muted 1Q25 results with sequential decline in key parameters due to Xcopri sales moderation in the U.S. due to...

HK inno.N reports positive Phase 3 trial results for K-CAB in GERD, with US filing expected in 4Q25. The company reported double-digit growth...