Global Healthcare Analyst

Tina Banerjee

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>NMPA accepted Simcere’s resubmitted NDA for Rademikibart for the treatment of atopic dermatitis. FDA has granted Priority Review to Beigene’s indication expansion application for Tevimra in first-line gastroesophageal adenocarcinoma.</li>
<li>FDA has accepted Taiho Pharmaceutical’s NDA for NSCLC drug candidate zipalertinib. Kyowa Kirin and Kura Oncology initiated Japanese Phase 2 registrational clinical trial studying ziftomenib, for acute myeloid leukemia.</li>
<li>Sun Pharmaceutical is acquiring Organon for $14 per share in an all‑cash transaction with an enterprise valuation of $12B. The transaction is expected to close in early 2027.</li>
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NMPA accepted Simcere’s resubmitted NDA for Rademikibart for the treatment of atopic dermatitis. FDA has granted Priority Review to Beigene’s indication expansion application for Tevimra in first-line gastroesophageal adenocarcinoma.
FDA has accepted Taiho Pharmaceutical’s NDA for NSCLC drug candidate zipalertinib. Kyowa Kirin and Kura Oncology initiated Japanese Phase 2 registrational clinical trial studying ziftomenib, for acute myeloid leukemia.
Sun Pharmaceutical is acquiring Organon for $14 per share in an all‑cash transaction with an enterprise valuation of $12B. The transaction is expected to close in early 2027.


APAC Healthcare Weekly (May 3) – Simcere, Beigene, Otsuka, Kyowa Kirin, Sun Pharma

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<li>Sino Biopharmaceutical received approval for Benmelstobart plus Anlotinib for alveolar soft part sarcoma in China. Wuxi Biologics announced that three of its manufacturing facilities received GMP certification from South Korea.</li>
<li>Astellas Pharma has been granted Priority Review status by the FDA for indication expansion application for Padcev. Eisai’s Phase 3 trial evaluating Lenvima in RCC did not meet primary endpoints.</li>
<li>Celltrion started patient dosing for three of its novel ADC-based anticancer drug candidates. Cochlear has reduced FY26 underlying net profit guidance to A$290–330M from A$435–460M.</li>
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Sino Biopharmaceutical received approval for Benmelstobart plus Anlotinib for alveolar soft part sarcoma in China. Wuxi Biologics announced that three of its manufacturing facilities received GMP certification from South Korea.
Astellas Pharma has been granted Priority Review status by the FDA for indication expansion application for Padcev. Eisai’s Phase 3 trial evaluating Lenvima in RCC did not meet primary endpoints.
Celltrion started patient dosing for three of its novel ADC-based anticancer drug candidates. Cochlear has reduced FY26 underlying net profit guidance to A$290–330M from A$435–460M.


APAC Healthcare Weekly (April 26) – Sino Bio, Wuxi Bio, Astellas Pharma, Eisai, Celltrion, Cochlear

Japanese Turnaround Situations, Short-Ideas, Azabu Research

Michael Allen

Japanese Turnaround Situations, Short-Ideas

Azabu Research

Azabu Research is a publishing and consulting firm focused on distressed equities in the Japanese market. We specialize in turnaround strategies, corporate combinations, divestitures, and restructuring.

Publisher of the Tokyo Turnaround Letter, which conducts the most thorough research possible of publicly available information, including forensic tests for fraudulent overstatement of assets and understatement of liabilities, as well as rigorous market and industry analysis to assess the underlying strengths of the company’s products or services, the appropriateness of the company’s turnaround strategy, and the skill of its current management team. The average length of a report exceeds 25 pages of text and tables, excluding any disclosures or executive summaries.

We have more than 30 years of experience in applying this process to distressed equities in Japan. Additionally, subscribers have free access to detailed, yet easily navigated earnings models for the target company as well as the top five comparable companies, and unlimited access to the analyst for follow-up questions.

Azabu Research also conducts be-spoke research on a project basis, and provides consulting services to companies looking to restructure, divest, make acquisitions, go public, or improve investor sentiment toward their stock.

Independent Research and Consulting Firm

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<li>The worst performers in Topix in any given year almost always outperform the following year. This strategy works on steroids during market drawdowns such as the one we are in.</li>
<li>The year to March 26 was a great example. Topix was up 15% YoY, but last year's worst decile turned out an average gain of 46%!</li>
<li>If you want to do even better than the basket, focus on stocks where you think the long-term sustainable relative RoE is higher than the relative price to book ratio.</li>
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The worst performers in Topix in any given year almost always outperform the following year. This strategy works on steroids during market drawdowns such as the one we are in.
The year to March 26 was a great example. Topix was up 15% YoY, but last year's worst decile turned out an average gain of 46%!
If you want to do even better than the basket, focus on stocks where you think the long-term sustainable relative RoE is higher than the relative price to book ratio.


Juicing the Turnaround Strategy in War Time

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<li>Hengrui Pharma received indication expansion approval for trastuzumab rezetecan in China. MicroPort NeuroScientific’s Apollo Dream Rapamycin Target Eluting Stent has been granted the Breakthrough Device Designation by the FDA.</li>
<li>Celltrion signed KRW375B CMO agreement with a global pharmaceutical company for the supply of drug substance. Samsung Bioepis entered global commercialization agreement with Sandoz for five biosimilar candidates under development.</li>
<li>FDA accepted Sun Pharma’s indication expansion application for Ilumya for active psoriatic arthritis. Zydus Lifesciences entered licensing and supply agreements with Torrent Pharmaceuticals and Lupin to co-market Semaglutide in India.</li>
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Hengrui Pharma received indication expansion approval for trastuzumab rezetecan in China. MicroPort NeuroScientific’s Apollo Dream Rapamycin Target Eluting Stent has been granted the Breakthrough Device Designation by the FDA.
Celltrion signed KRW375B CMO agreement with a global pharmaceutical company for the supply of drug substance. Samsung Bioepis entered global commercialization agreement with Sandoz for five biosimilar candidates under development.
FDA accepted Sun Pharma’s indication expansion application for Ilumya for active psoriatic arthritis. Zydus Lifesciences entered licensing and supply agreements with Torrent Pharmaceuticals and Lupin to co-market Semaglutide in India.


APAC Healthcare Weekly (March 22) – Hengrui, Microport Neuro, Celltrion, Samsung Bio, Sun Pharma

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<li>Sino Biopharmaceutical entered outlicensing agreement with Sanofi for rovadicitinib for upfront payment of $135M. Antengene entered outlicensing agreement with UCB for ATG-201 for upfront and near-term milestone payment of $80M.</li>
<li>FDA accepted Takeda’s NDA for polycythemia vera drug rusfertide and granted Priority Review.  Sumitomo Pharma received conditional and time‑limited approval in Japan for the allogeneic cell product Amchepry.</li>
<li>FDA has cleared ABL Bio’s application for a Phase 1 clinical trial of ABL209. Glenmark Pharmaceuticals received FDA approval for generic Flovent with 180-day CGT exclusivity.</li>
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Sino Biopharmaceutical entered outlicensing agreement with Sanofi for rovadicitinib for upfront payment of $135M. Antengene entered outlicensing agreement with UCB for ATG-201 for upfront and near-term milestone payment of $80M.
FDA accepted Takeda’s NDA for polycythemia vera drug rusfertide and granted Priority Review.  Sumitomo Pharma received conditional and time‑limited approval in Japan for the allogeneic cell product Amchepry.
FDA has cleared ABL Bio’s application for a Phase 1 clinical trial of ABL209. Glenmark Pharmaceuticals received FDA approval for generic Flovent with 180-day CGT exclusivity.


APAC Healthcare Weekly (March 8) – Sino Bio, Antengene, Takeda, Sumitomo Pharma, ABL Bio, Glenmark

Japan

Eisai Co., Ltd. produces prescription drugs and medical equipment and sells mainly to sales agents and subsidiaries.  Through its subsidiary, Sanko Junyaku, the Company produces and sells diagnostic drugs.  Eisai also markets its products through related companies in the US, Europe, and Asia.  The Company also manufactures and sells foods, livestock feeds, chemical, and agrochemicals.

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Eisai Co Ltd (4523 JP)

APAC Healthcare Weekly (May 3) – Simcere, Beigene, Otsuka, Kyowa Kirin, Sun Pharma

NMPA accepted Simcere’s resubmitted NDA for Rademikibart. Beigene got FDA’s priority review for label expansion of Tevimra. Sun Pharma is acquiring...

Tina Banerjee

APAC Healthcare Weekly (April 26) – Sino Bio, Wuxi Bio, Astellas Pharma, Eisai, Celltrion, Cochlear

Sino Bio got fourth indication approval for Benmelstobart plus Anlotinib. Wuxi Biologics’ three facilities got Korean GMP certification. FDA...

Tina Banerjee

Juicing the Turnaround Strategy in War Time

Worst Topix performers tend to outperform the following year, especially during market downturns. Focus on stocks with high RoE and low price to...

Michael Allen

APAC Healthcare Weekly (March 22) – Hengrui, Microport Neuro, Celltrion, Samsung Bio, Sun Pharma

Celltrion signed KRW375B biologics CMO deal with a global pharma company. Samsung Bioepis expands biosimilar collaboration with Sandoz. 40+ Indian...

Tina Banerjee

APAC Healthcare Weekly (March 8) – Sino Bio, Antengene, Takeda, Sumitomo Pharma, ABL Bio, Glenmark

Sino Bio and Anetengene stuck outlicensing deals with Sanofi and UCB, respectively. FDA accepted Takeda’s NDA for rusfertide. Sumitomo Pharma got...

Tina Banerjee

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APAC Healthcare Weekly (May 3) – Simcere, Beigene, Otsuka, Kyowa Kirin, Sun Pharma

NMPA accepted Simcere’s resubmitted NDA for Rademikibart. Beigene got FDA’s priority review for label expansion of Tevimra. Sun Pharma is acquiring...

Tina Banerjee

APAC Healthcare Weekly (April 26) – Sino Bio, Wuxi Bio, Astellas Pharma, Eisai, Celltrion, Cochlear

Sino Bio got fourth indication approval for Benmelstobart plus Anlotinib. Wuxi Biologics’ three facilities got Korean GMP certification. FDA...

Tina Banerjee

Juicing the Turnaround Strategy in War Time

​Worst Topix performers tend to outperform the following year, especially during market downturns. Focus on stocks with high RoE and low price to...

Michael Allen

APAC Healthcare Weekly (March 22) – Hengrui, Microport Neuro, Celltrion, Samsung Bio, Sun Pharma

Celltrion signed KRW375B biologics CMO deal with a global pharma company. Samsung Bioepis expands biosimilar collaboration with Sandoz. 40+ Indian...

Tina Banerjee

APAC Healthcare Weekly (March 8) – Sino Bio, Antengene, Takeda, Sumitomo Pharma, ABL Bio, Glenmark

Sino Bio and Anetengene stuck outlicensing deals with Sanofi and UCB, respectively. FDA accepted Takeda’s NDA for rusfertide. Sumitomo Pharma got...

Tina Banerjee

Worst Topix performers tend to outperform the following year, especially during market downturns. Focus on stocks with high RoE and low price to...