Global Healthcare Analyst

Tina Banerjee

Equity Bottom-Up

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/eli-lilly-co" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:19419:1" rel="noopener">Eli Lilly &amp; Co (LLY US)</a> has recently announced positive topline Phase 3 results for orforglipron, the GLP 1 RA drug candidate they licensed from Chugai Pharma in 2018.</li>
<li>At the top dose, patients lost 7.3 kg of the 90.2 kg they weighed at the start of the trial, bettering Ozempic’s trial results.</li>
<li>Once approved and commercialized, orforglipron should provide a long-term revenue visibility for <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/chugai-pharmaceutical-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:4489:1" rel="noopener">Chugai Pharmaceutical (4519 JP)</a> through milestone and royalty receipts from Lilly.</li>
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Eli Lilly &amp; Co (LLY US) has recently announced positive topline Phase 3 results for orforglipron, the GLP 1 RA drug candidate they licensed from Chugai Pharma in 2018.
At the top dose, patients lost 7.3 kg of the 90.2 kg they weighed at the start of the trial, bettering Ozempic’s trial results.
Once approved and commercialized, orforglipron should provide a long-term revenue visibility for Chugai Pharmaceutical (4519 JP) through milestone and royalty receipts from Lilly.


Chugai Pharmaceutical (4519 JP): Positive Phase 3 Results Of Orforglipron Augurs Well

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Waraporn Wiboonkanarak

Head of Research

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<ul><li>The DR/DRx Portfolio invests in LLY80X, a reference instrument for ELI LILLY & CO on the US stock market.</li><li>The prices of the underlying stocks in the portfolio declined by 1.37% on average yesterday (April 8), reflecting market concerns due to the unresolved US tariff measures.</li><li>According to our analysis, the Thai baht (THB) currently appears too weak with respect to the US dollar, which is at its weakest point in the last two years.</li></ul>

The DR/DRx Portfolio invests in LLY80X, a reference instrument for ELI LILLY & CO on the US stock market.The prices of the underlying stocks in the portfolio declined by 1.37% on average yesterday (April 8), reflecting market concerns due to the unresolved US tariff measures.According to our analysis, the Thai baht (THB) currently appears too weak with respect to the US dollar, which is at its weakest point in the last two years.

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<ul><li>Eli Lilly and Company reported strong growth and progress during its fourth quarter and full fiscal year 2024 results.</li><li>The company saw a significant increase in revenue, primarily driven by notable sales of its new products, including Mounjaro and Zepbound, which contributed significantly to an impressive 45% increase in quarterly revenue and a 32% increase for the full year.</li><li>The company benefited from the successful momentum of various newly launched medications across multiple regions, including impressive uptake in European markets.</li></ul>

Eli Lilly and Company reported strong growth and progress during its fourth quarter and full fiscal year 2024 results.The company saw a significant increase in revenue, primarily driven by notable sales of its new products, including Mounjaro and Zepbound, which contributed significantly to an impressive 45% increase in quarterly revenue and a 32% increase for the full year.The company benefited from the successful momentum of various newly launched medications across multiple regions, including impressive uptake in European markets.

Eli Lilly and Co: Mounjaro & Zepbound Catalyzing Growth, But Challenges Linger!

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/innovent-biologics-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:27452:1" rel="noopener">Innovent Biologics Inc (1801 HK)</a> has announced 2024 result, with total revenue increasing a whopping 52% YoY to RMB9,422M and net loss narrowing 91% YoY to RMB933M.</li>
<li>On adjusted basis, the company reported maiden net profit of RMB332M compared with loss of RMB515M in 2023. Innovent is expected to become profitable on reported basis this year.</li>
<li>Innovent aims to achieve RMB 20B product revenue in 2027, implying a CAGR of 34% and advance five pipeline assets to the global/multi-regional Phase 3 clinical trial stage by 2030. </li>
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Innovent Biologics Inc (1801 HK) has announced 2024 result, with total revenue increasing a whopping 52% YoY to RMB9,422M and net loss narrowing 91% YoY to RMB933M.
On adjusted basis, the company reported maiden net profit of RMB332M compared with loss of RMB515M in 2023. Innovent is expected to become profitable on reported basis this year.
Innovent aims to achieve RMB 20B product revenue in 2027, implying a CAGR of 34% and advance five pipeline assets to the global/multi-regional Phase 3 clinical trial stage by 2030. 


Innovent Biologics Inc (1801 HK): 2024 Product Sales Jump 44% and Loss Narrows; Momentum to Continue

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> and Merck entered into an exclusive license agreement for HRS-5346, an investigational oral small-molecule drug. The collaboration positions Merck to challenge two other pharma giants.</li>
<li>Hengrui has granted Merck exclusive rights to develop, manufacture, and commercialize HRS-5346 worldwide for an upfront payment of $200M. Hengrui is also eligible to receive milestone payments up to $1.77B.</li>
<li>Hengrui reported strong 19% YoY revenue growth during 9MFY25 to RMB 20B, while profits rose 6% YoY to RMB 5B. The company will report full-year 2024 result on March 31.</li>
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Jiangsu Hengrui Medicine (600276 CH) and Merck entered into an exclusive license agreement for HRS-5346, an investigational oral small-molecule drug. The collaboration positions Merck to challenge two other pharma giants.
Hengrui has granted Merck exclusive rights to develop, manufacture, and commercialize HRS-5346 worldwide for an upfront payment of $200M. Hengrui is also eligible to receive milestone payments up to $1.77B.
Hengrui reported strong 19% YoY revenue growth during 9MFY25 to RMB 20B, while profits rose 6% YoY to RMB 5B. The company will report full-year 2024 result on March 31.


Jiangsu Hengrui Medicine (600276 CH) Signs Deal With Merck For a New Class of Cardiovascular Drug

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Eli Lilly and Company discovers, develops, manufactures, and sells pharmaceutical products for humans and animals. The Company products are sold in countries around the world. Eli Lilly products include neuroscience, endocrine, anti-infectives, cardiovascular agents, oncology, and animal health products.

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Chugai Pharmaceutical (4519 JP): Positive Phase 3 Results Of Orforglipron Augurs Well

​Eli Lilly announces positive Phase 3 results for orforglipron, a GLP-1 drug candidate licensed from Chugai, showing promising weight loss results...

Tina Banerjee

KTX Tactical DR / DRX Picks

The DR/DRx Portfolio invests in LLY80X, a reference instrument for ELI LILLY & CO on the US stock market. The prices of the underlying stocks...

Krungthai XSpring

Eli Lilly and Co: Mounjaro & Zepbound Catalyzing Growth, But Challenges Linger!

Eli Lilly and Company reported strong growth and progress during its fourth quarter and full fiscal year 2024 results. The company saw a...

Baptista Research

Innovent Biologics Inc (1801 HK): 2024 Product Sales Jump 44% and Loss Narrows; Momentum to Continue

​Innovent Biologics reports impressive 2024 results with revenue up 52% and net loss narrowing by 91%. The company has set an ambitious growth...

Tina Banerjee

Jiangsu Hengrui Medicine (600276 CH) Signs Deal With Merck For a New Class of Cardiovascular Drug

​Hengrui and Merck strike exclusive deal for HRS-5346, with upfront payment of $200M and potential milestone payments up to $1.77B. HRS-5346 is...

Tina Banerjee

Eli Lilly announces positive Phase 3 results for orforglipron, a GLP-1 drug candidate licensed from Chugai, showing promising weight loss results...

Innovent Biologics reports impressive 2024 results with revenue up 52% and net loss narrowing by 91%. The company has set an ambitious growth...

Hengrui and Merck strike exclusive deal for HRS-5346, with upfront payment of $200M and potential milestone payments up to $1.77B. HRS-5346 is...