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

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<li>CSPC entered research collaboration with AstraZeneca for oral small molecule drug discovery utilizing CSPC’s AI-driven drug discovery platform. Wuxi Biologics kicked off construction of new microbial manufacturing site in China.</li>
<li>Samsung Biologics signed a CDMO contract worth more than KRW100B (~$73M) with an unnamed European pharmaceutical company. Daiichi Sankyo initiates Phase 3 trial of Enhertu in first-line breast cancer.</li>
<li>SanBio has completed filing a partial change application of marketing approval of Akuugo. Cochlear introduces Nucleus Nexa system, the world’s first and only smart cochlear implant system.</li>
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CSPC entered research collaboration with AstraZeneca for oral small molecule drug discovery utilizing CSPC’s AI-driven drug discovery platform. Wuxi Biologics kicked off construction of new microbial manufacturing site in China.
Samsung Biologics signed a CDMO contract worth more than KRW100B (~$73M) with an unnamed European pharmaceutical company. Daiichi Sankyo initiates Phase 3 trial of Enhertu in first-line breast cancer.
SanBio has completed filing a partial change application of marketing approval of Akuugo. Cochlear introduces Nucleus Nexa system, the world’s first and only smart cochlear implant system.


APAC Healthcare Weekly (June 15)- CSPC, Wuxi Bio, Samsung Bio, Daiichi Sankyo, SanBio, Cochlear

Equity Bottom-Up

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/otsuka-holdings-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:12292:1" rel="noopener">Otsuka Holdings (4578 JP)</a> reported 12% YoY growth in revenue in 1Q25, as pharmaceuticals sales grew backed by a 35% YoY growth in Rexulti revenue to ¥75.7B.</li>
<li>The company reiterated 2025 guidance. Higher costs to dent margins with subdued sales of Lonsurf, Jynarque.</li>
<li>Indication expansion of Rexulti and Araris acquisition augur well for the company from a mid to long term perspective.</li>
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Otsuka Holdings (4578 JP) reported 12% YoY growth in revenue in 1Q25, as pharmaceuticals sales grew backed by a 35% YoY growth in Rexulti revenue to ¥75.7B.
The company reiterated 2025 guidance. Higher costs to dent margins with subdued sales of Lonsurf, Jynarque.
Indication expansion of Rexulti and Araris acquisition augur well for the company from a mid to long term perspective.


Otsuka Holdings (4578 JP): Rexulti Drives 1Q25 Result; Label Expansion And Acquisition Augur Well

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<li>Hansoh Pharmaceutical stuck outlicense agreement with Regeneron Pharmaceuticals for GLP-1 drug candidate for an upfront payment of $80M. Daiichi Sankyo unveiled positive phase 3 trial result in first-line breast cancer.</li>
<li>Takeda received European approval for Adcetris as a chemotherapy regimen in Hodgkin lymphoma. Zydus Lifesciences is acquiring 5.9% stake in Agenus and commercial right for its lead candidate for India.</li>
<li>Mayne Pharma has filed a complaint in the U.S. Court against TherapeuticsMD. Cosette Pharmaceuticals indicated an intention to terminate the acquisition over “material adverse clause claims.”</li>
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Hansoh Pharmaceutical stuck outlicense agreement with Regeneron Pharmaceuticals for GLP-1 drug candidate for an upfront payment of $80M. Daiichi Sankyo unveiled positive phase 3 trial result in first-line breast cancer.
Takeda received European approval for Adcetris as a chemotherapy regimen in Hodgkin lymphoma. Zydus Lifesciences is acquiring 5.9% stake in Agenus and commercial right for its lead candidate for India.
Mayne Pharma has filed a complaint in the U.S. Court against TherapeuticsMD. Cosette Pharmaceuticals indicated an intention to terminate the acquisition over “material adverse clause claims.”


APAC Healthcare Weekly (June 8)- Hansoh Pharma, Daiichi Sankyo, Takeda, Mayne Pharma, Zydus Life

Jiangsu Hengrui Medicine / Equity Bottom-Up

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/jiangsu-hengrui-medicine-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:14128:1" rel="noopener">Jiangsu Hengrui Medicine (600276 CH)</a> received conditional marketing approval for its self-developed Class 1 innovative drug, Trastuzumab Rezetecan for Injection (SHR-A1811).</li>
<li>In 1Q25, Jiangsu Hengrui reported revenue growth of 20% YoY to RMB 7.2B. Innovative drugs and Licensing should help keep this momentum in near future.</li>
<li>The near-term trigger for the stock would be a further marketing approval from the US FDA.</li>
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Jiangsu Hengrui Medicine (600276 CH) received conditional marketing approval for its self-developed Class 1 innovative drug, Trastuzumab Rezetecan for Injection (SHR-A1811).
In 1Q25, Jiangsu Hengrui reported revenue growth of 20% YoY to RMB 7.2B. Innovative drugs and Licensing should help keep this momentum in near future.
The near-term trigger for the stock would be a further marketing approval from the US FDA.


Jiangsu Hengrui Medicine (600276 CH): ADC Drug Approval Presents Long-Term Opportunity

Japan

Daiichi Sankyo Co, Ltd is a holding company established through merger of Sankyo and Daiichi pharmaceutical. The Group manufactures pharmaceuticals for human/veterinary use and medical tools and equipment. It also researches and promotes products through related companies throughout the world. The Group also produces food, food additives, livestock feeds, and agrochemicals.

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Daiichi Sankyo (4568 JP)

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

APAC Healthcare Weekly (June 15)- CSPC, Wuxi Bio, Samsung Bio, Daiichi Sankyo, SanBio, Cochlear

CSPC entered research collaboration with AstraZeneca. Wuxi Bio is constructing new plant in China. Samsung Bio signed new CDMO contract. Daiichi...

Tina Banerjee

Otsuka Holdings (4578 JP): Rexulti Drives 1Q25 Result; Label Expansion And Acquisition Augur Well

Otsuka presented results from an interim analysis of Phase 3 study evaluating sibeprenlimab, for immunoglobulin A nephropathy (IgAN). The study,...

Tina Banerjee

APAC Healthcare Weekly (June 8)- Hansoh Pharma, Daiichi Sankyo, Takeda, Mayne Pharma, Zydus Life

Hansoh stuck deal with Regeneron for obesity drug candidate. Daiichi Sankyo unveiled positive phase 3 trial result in first-line breast cancer....

Tina Banerjee

Jiangsu Hengrui Medicine (600276 CH): ADC Drug Approval Presents Long-Term Opportunity

Jiangsu Hengrui receives conditional approval for Trastuzumab Rezetecan for NSCLC. In 1Q25, the company reported sales growth of 20%. Innovative...

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

APAC Healthcare Weekly (June 15)- CSPC, Wuxi Bio, Samsung Bio, Daiichi Sankyo, SanBio, Cochlear

CSPC entered research collaboration with AstraZeneca. Wuxi Bio is constructing new plant in China. Samsung Bio signed new CDMO contract. Daiichi...

Tina Banerjee

Otsuka Holdings (4578 JP): Rexulti Drives 1Q25 Result; Label Expansion And Acquisition Augur Well

Otsuka presented results from an interim analysis of Phase 3 study evaluating sibeprenlimab, for immunoglobulin A nephropathy (IgAN). The study,...

Tina Banerjee

APAC Healthcare Weekly (June 8)- Hansoh Pharma, Daiichi Sankyo, Takeda, Mayne Pharma, Zydus Life

Hansoh stuck deal with Regeneron for obesity drug candidate. Daiichi Sankyo unveiled positive phase 3 trial result in first-line breast cancer....

Tina Banerjee

Jiangsu Hengrui Medicine (600276 CH): ADC Drug Approval Presents Long-Term Opportunity

​Jiangsu Hengrui receives conditional approval for Trastuzumab Rezetecan for NSCLC. In 1Q25, the company reported sales growth of 20%. Innovative...

Tina Banerjee

Jiangsu Hengrui receives conditional approval for Trastuzumab Rezetecan for NSCLC. In 1Q25, the company reported sales growth of 20%. Innovative...