HK/China Healthcare Analyst (ex-Fosun Pharma)

Xinyao (Criss) Wang

Equity Bottom-Up

China Resources Medical / Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>Investors should be aware of the increasing prices of TCM raw materials, which could lead to fluctuations in profit margins of TCM companies. Investors should prepare for these potential impacts.</li>
<li>After years of “fast-follow”, we’ve finally seen products from Chinese pharmaceutical companies stand at the center of the stage for the first time in the new generation of ADC.</li>
<li>China Resources Medical's profitability outlook is not promising due to issues within the Chinese healthcare system. The bottom line is P/B above 1 and P/E above 10x.</li>
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Investors should be aware of the increasing prices of TCM raw materials, which could lead to fluctuations in profit margins of TCM companies. Investors should prepare for these potential impacts.
After years of “fast-follow”, we’ve finally seen products from Chinese pharmaceutical companies stand at the center of the stage for the first time in the new generation of ADC.
China Resources Medical's profitability outlook is not promising due to issues within the Chinese healthcare system. The bottom line is P/B above 1 and P/E above 10x.


China Healthcare Weekly (Jun.30) - TCM Companies Witness Soaring Costs, Rising Stars in ADC, 1515.HK

IPOs and Catalysts/Events, Global Equity Research Ltd

Arun George

IPOs and Catalysts/Events

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Yichang HEC Changjiang Pharma / Event-Driven

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/yichang-hec-changjiang-pharmaceutical" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:21040:1" rel="noopener">Yichang HEC Changjiang Pharma (1558 HK)</a>'s pre-conditional privatisation from Sunshine Lake Pharma comprises scrip (0.263614 new offeror H Share per HEC CJ Pharma share) and cash (special dividend of HK$1.5).</li>
<li>The pre-condition is regulatory approvals from NDRC, MOFCOM, and SAFE. The key condition is approval by at least 75% of independent H Shareholders (&lt;10% of all independent H Shareholders rejection). </li>
<li>There is valuation uncertainty as the offeror is unlisted, and its valuation hinges on pipeline products. Nevertheless, with no shareholder close to a blocking stake, the deal should get up.   </li>
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Yichang HEC Changjiang Pharma (1558 HK)'s pre-conditional privatisation from Sunshine Lake Pharma comprises scrip (0.263614 new offeror H Share per HEC CJ Pharma share) and cash (special dividend of HK$1.5).
The pre-condition is regulatory approvals from NDRC, MOFCOM, and SAFE. The key condition is approval by at least 75% of independent H Shareholders (&lt;10% of all independent H Shareholders rejection). 
There is valuation uncertainty as the offeror is unlisted, and its valuation hinges on pipeline products. Nevertheless, with no shareholder close to a blocking stake, the deal should get up.   


HEC CJ Pharma (1558 HK): Pre-Conditional Share Exchange Offer from Largest Shareholder

HK/China Equity Long-Short

Osbert Tang, CFA

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>Many have missed out on the 14%, or 2,300 points, rally of the HSI in the last 9 trading days. There are still several stocks that look interesting now.</li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/li-auto-inc-3dbe6187-544f-40dd-b9f9-72fba9c0110e" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:33811:1" rel="noopener">Li Auto (2015 HK)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/link-reit" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:872:1" rel="noopener">Link REIT (823 HK)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/china-mengniu-dairy-co" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:354:1" rel="noopener">China Mengniu Dairy Co (2319 HK)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/hang-lung-properties-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:49:1" rel="noopener">Hang Lung Properties (101 HK)</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/galaxy-entertainment-group-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:806:1" rel="noopener">Galaxy Entertainment Group (27 HK)</a> are massive laggards YTD.</li>
<li>As they have only experienced limited rebounds from the 19-Apr trough, they are set to catch up. Also, their earnings prospects look positive this year. </li>
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Many have missed out on the 14%, or 2,300 points, rally of the HSI in the last 9 trading days. There are still several stocks that look interesting now.

Li Auto (2015 HK), Link REIT (823 HK), China Mengniu Dairy Co (2319 HK), Hang Lung Properties (101 HK) and Galaxy Entertainment Group (27 HK) are massive laggards YTD.
As they have only experienced limited rebounds from the 19-Apr trough, they are set to catch up. Also, their earnings prospects look positive this year. 


HK Strategy: Where Are the Short-Term Opportunities?

Hansoh Pharmaceutical Group  / Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>Hansoh’s performance in 2023 beat expectations, which was mainly driven by collaboration revenue. Revenue proportion of innovative drug business made breakthrough and has become the major performance driver.</li>
<li>Ameile’s future revenue growth is critical to Hansoh, but it faces increasing competition. EGFR/c-MET BsAb represents the future trend. If HS-20117 is successful, then the story of EGFR would continue.</li>
<li>In 2024, Hansoh is expected to receive an upfront payment of US$185 million from GSK. According to the management, revenue is expected to have double digit growth this year.</li>
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Hansoh’s performance in 2023 beat expectations, which was mainly driven by collaboration revenue. Revenue proportion of innovative drug business made breakthrough and has become the major performance driver.
Ameile’s future revenue growth is critical to Hansoh, but it faces increasing competition. EGFR/c-MET BsAb represents the future trend. If HS-20117 is successful, then the story of EGFR would continue.
In 2024, Hansoh is expected to receive an upfront payment of US$185 million from GSK. According to the management, revenue is expected to have double digit growth this year.


Hansoh Pharmaceutical (3692.HK) - Growth Would Remain Strong in 2024, but Ameile Is Facing Headwinds

Sino Biopharmaceutical / Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>The biggest changes in 2023 medical insurance catalog are the lifting of payment restrictions on TCM injections, which would drive rapid sales growth in the hospital market this year.</li>
<li>GLP-1s are not flawless, and patients will lose not only fat but also muscle during weight-loss process. Then, another noteworthy opportunity has emerged - reduce fat and increase muscle.</li>
<li>In 2024, Sino Biopharm is expected to achieve single-digit revenue growth. Deficiencies in corporate governance are one reason why the market is reluctant to offer Sino Biopharm high valuation.</li>
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The biggest changes in 2023 medical insurance catalog are the lifting of payment restrictions on TCM injections, which would drive rapid sales growth in the hospital market this year.
GLP-1s are not flawless, and patients will lose not only fat but also muscle during weight-loss process. Then, another noteworthy opportunity has emerged - reduce fat and increase muscle.
In 2024, Sino Biopharm is expected to achieve single-digit revenue growth. Deficiencies in corporate governance are one reason why the market is reluctant to offer Sino Biopharm high valuation.


China Healthcare Weekly (Apr.6) - Boom of TCM Injections Is Coming, Defects in GLP-1s, Sino Biopharm

China

Hansoh Pharmaceutical Group Company Limited operates as a pharmaceutical company. The Company manufactures and sells anti-infectives, anti-neoplastic agents, diabetes drugs, and other products. Hansoh Pharmaceutical Group markets its products throughout China.

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China Healthcare Weekly (Jun.30) - TCM Companies Witness Soaring Costs, Rising Stars in ADC, 1515.HK

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Xinyao (Criss) Wang

China Healthcare Weekly (Apr.6) - Boom of TCM Injections Is Coming, Defects in GLP-1s, Sino Biopharm

Payment policy relaxation will drive rapid sales growth of TCM injection.GLP-1 has defects-patients will lose not only fat but also muscle. Mr...

Xinyao (Criss) Wang

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China Healthcare Weekly (Jun.30) - TCM Companies Witness Soaring Costs, Rising Stars in ADC, 1515.HK

​Investors should watch for rising TCM raw material prices. Chinese pharmaceutical companies are rising in ADC.Caution with China Resources...

Xinyao (Criss) Wang

HEC CJ Pharma (1558 HK): Pre-Conditional Share Exchange Offer from Largest Shareholder

There is scrip valuation uncertainty as the offeror is unlisted, and its valuation hinges on pipeline products. Nevertheless, the deal should get...

Arun George

HK Strategy: Where Are the Short-Term Opportunities?

Li Auto, Link REIT, China Mengniu, Hang Lung Properties, and Galaxy Entertainment are massive laggards YTD but the recent rebound from the trough...

Osbert Tang, CFA

Hansoh Pharmaceutical (3692.HK) - Growth Would Remain Strong in 2024, but Ameile Is Facing Headwinds

​Driven by collaboration revenue/breakthrough in innovative drug business, Hansoh's 2023 results beat expectations. But Ameile’s future growth...

Xinyao (Criss) Wang

China Healthcare Weekly (Apr.6) - Boom of TCM Injections Is Coming, Defects in GLP-1s, Sino Biopharm

Payment policy relaxation will drive rapid sales growth of TCM injection.GLP-1 has defects-patients will lose not only fat but also muscle. Mr...

Xinyao (Criss) Wang

Investors should watch for rising TCM raw material prices. Chinese pharmaceutical companies are rising in ADC.Caution with China Resources...

Driven by collaboration revenue/breakthrough in innovative drug business, Hansoh's 2023 results beat expectations. But Ameile’s future growth...