Global Healthcare Analyst

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 2Q25 result, with double-digit revenue growth and decline in operating and net profit. Continued strong sales of prescription drug business remained the key driver.</li>
<li>During 2Q25, domestic outpatient prescription sales of K-CAB increased 14% YoY to KRW53B. Next major trigger for K-CAB will be the U.S. filing for both EE and NERD in 4Q25.</li>
<li>Recently, the company’s investigational new drug IN-115314 advances to Phase 3 trial for the treatment of atopic dermatitis in dogs. If approved, IN-115314 has blockbuster revenue potential.</li>
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HK inno.N (195940 KS) reported 2Q25 result, with double-digit revenue growth and decline in operating and net profit. Continued strong sales of prescription drug business remained the key driver.
During 2Q25, domestic outpatient prescription sales of K-CAB increased 14% YoY to KRW53B. Next major trigger for K-CAB will be the U.S. filing for both EE and NERD in 4Q25.
Recently, the company’s investigational new drug IN-115314 advances to Phase 3 trial for the treatment of atopic dermatitis in dogs. If approved, IN-115314 has blockbuster revenue potential.


HK Inno.N (195940 KS): Mixed 2Q Result; Pipeline Progress to Maintain Positive Momentum

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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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<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 record high sales, operating profit, and net profit in 2024, with the strong performance of botulinum toxin and fillers backed by the company’s global expansion.</li>
<li>Hugel aims to launch botulinum toxin in the U.S. within 1H25. The company aims for a 10% U.S. market share for aesthetic purposes within three years from the product release.</li>
<li>Hugel aims to expand its presence in more than 80 toxin markets (from 67 now), 70 dermal filler markets (current 52), and more than 10 cosmetics markets by 2028.</li>
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Hugel Inc (145020 KS) reported record high sales, operating profit, and net profit in 2024, with the strong performance of botulinum toxin and fillers backed by the company’s global expansion.
Hugel aims to launch botulinum toxin in the U.S. within 1H25. The company aims for a 10% U.S. market share for aesthetic purposes within three years from the product release.
Hugel aims to expand its presence in more than 80 toxin markets (from 67 now), 70 dermal filler markets (current 52), and more than 10 cosmetics markets by 2028.


Hugel Inc (145020 KS): Record High Performance in 2024; Continued Global Expansion to Drive Growth

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): Mixed 2Q Result; Pipeline Progress to Maintain Positive Momentum

HK inno sees double-digit revenue growth in 2Q25, driven by strong sales of prescription drugs. Profit decline seems temporary drag. Next major...

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

Hugel Inc (145020 KS): Record High Performance in 2024; Continued Global Expansion to Drive Growth

Hugel achieves record sales and profits in 2024, driven by strong performance across all segments. US launch of toxin is expected in 1H25. Hugel...

Tina Banerjee

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HK Inno.N (195940 KS): Mixed 2Q Result; Pipeline Progress to Maintain Positive Momentum

​HK inno sees double-digit revenue growth in 2Q25, driven by strong sales of prescription drugs. Profit decline seems temporary drag. Next major...

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

Hugel Inc (145020 KS): Record High Performance in 2024; Continued Global Expansion to Drive Growth

​Hugel achieves record sales and profits in 2024, driven by strong performance across all segments. US launch of toxin is expected in 1H25. Hugel...

Tina Banerjee

HK inno sees double-digit revenue growth in 2Q25, driven by strong sales of prescription drugs. Profit decline seems temporary drag. Next major...

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...

Hugel achieves record sales and profits in 2024, driven by strong performance across all segments. US launch of toxin is expected in 1H25. Hugel...