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Zhaoke Ophthalmology / Equity Capital Markets

<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/zhaoke-ophthalmology-pharmaceutical" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:31495:1" rel="noopener">Zhaoke Ophthalmology Pharmaceutical (ZKO HK)</a> is an ophthalmic pharma company that has an ophthalmic drug pipeline of 13 innovative drugs and 12 generic drugs. Zhaoke has one of the most comprehensive ophthalmic drug pipelines in China, according to CIC. Zhaoke was founded by <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/lee-s-pharmaceutical-hldgs" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:14616:1" rel="noopener">Lee's Pharmaceutical (950 HK)</a> which is the largest shareholder. Zhaoke’s other shareholders include GIC, Hillhouse, TPG, Loyal Valley Capital, Orbimed and Aier Eye Hospital. <div class="content-highlight">Zhaoke is pre-marketing an HKEx IPO to raise $200 million, according to press reports. The pipeline includes 8 drug candidates which have the potential to be market-leading products in China. The generic pipeline includes 6 potential first-to-market generics in China. Overall, we believe that Zhaoke’s drug assets are attractive. </div>

Zhaoke Ophthalmology Pharmaceutical (ZKO HK) is an ophthalmic pharma company that has an ophthalmic drug pipeline of 13 innovative drugs and 12 generic drugs. Zhaoke has one of the most comprehensive ophthalmic drug pipelines in China, according to CIC. Zhaoke was founded by Lee's Pharmaceutical (950 HK) which is the largest shareholder. Zhaoke’s other shareholders include GIC, Hillhouse, TPG, Loyal Valley Capital, Orbimed and Aier Eye Hospital. Zhaoke is pre-marketing an HKEx IPO to raise $200 million, according to press reports. The pipeline includes 8 drug candidates which have the potential to be market-leading products in China. The generic pipeline includes 6 potential first-to-market generics in China. Overall, we believe that Zhaoke’s drug assets are attractive. 

Zhaoke Ophthalmology IPO Initiation: The Eyes Have It

HK/China Healthcare Analyst (ex-Fosun Pharma)

Xinyao (Criss) Wang

On February 24, 2021, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/apollomics-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:32186:1" rel="noopener">Apollomics Inc (1435488D US)</a> applied to be listed on the main board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. The Company is an innovative biotechnology company focusing on the discovery and development of oncology therapies. Apollomics intends to use the proceeds of this fundraising for R&amp;D activities, preparation for registration filings, commercial process development, manufacturing registrational trial material, expansion of business and other general corporate purposes. The following mainly provided insights on its major products in the pipeline.

On February 24, 2021, Apollomics Inc (1435488D US) applied to be listed on the main board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. The Company is an innovative biotechnology company focusing on the discovery and development of oncology therapies. Apollomics intends to use the proceeds of this fundraising for R&amp;D activities, preparation for registration filings, commercial process development, manufacturing registrational trial material, expansion of business and other general corporate purposes. The following mainly provided insights on its major products in the pipeline.

Pre-IPO Apollomics - Concerns on Competition and Commercialization Despite Some Promising Products

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NovaBridge Biosciences / Equity Bottom-Up

As a well-known clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company in China, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/i-mab" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:28384:1" rel="noopener">I-Mab (IMAB US)</a> has been developing rapidly in recent years. Meanwhile, its share price skyrocketed from the issue price of $14/share in the beginning of 2020 to $46.62/share on March 26, 2021, up about 233% in more than a year and with the market value of $3.35 billion. The reason why I-MAB is worth investors' attention in 2021 is that the Company has come to a key phase from R&amp;D to commercialization. The following mainly included insights on its core products TJC4, TJ202 and TJ101.

As a well-known clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company in China, I-Mab (IMAB US) has been developing rapidly in recent years. Meanwhile, its share price skyrocketed from the issue price of $14/share in the beginning of 2020 to $46.62/share on March 26, 2021, up about 233% in more than a year and with the market value of $3.35 billion. The reason why I-MAB is worth investors' attention in 2021 is that the Company has come to a key phase from R&amp;D to commercialization. The following mainly included insights on its core products TJC4, TJ202 and TJ101.

I-Mab (IMAB US) - Insights On Core Products TJC4, TJ202 and TJ101

Last month, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/shanghai-junshi-bioscience-a" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:31070:1" rel="noopener">Shanghai Junshi Bioscience (688180 CH)</a> released the performance announcement in 2020. Junshi is expected to achieve the revenue in 2020 of RMB1.595 billion, up 105.77% YoY. The Company's net loss attributed to shareholders could reach RMB1.672 billion, up 123.8% YoY. Meanwhile, the R&amp;D expenses are expected to reach RMB1.824 billion in 2020, up 92.79% YoY, which even exceeded the total revenue in 2020. It is also worth mentioning that the moment of glory of Junshi seems to be when it was listed on the SSE STAR Market in July 2020, with the market value of about RMB150 billion, and then its share price went all the way down to hit the bottom in December 2020 at RMB 64.8/share. On March 19, 2021, Junshi’s market value was RMB79 billion, down about 50% since July 2020. So could Junshi turn things around?

Last month, Shanghai Junshi Bioscience (688180 CH) released the performance announcement in 2020. Junshi is expected to achieve the revenue in 2020 of RMB1.595 billion, up 105.77% YoY. The Company's net loss attributed to shareholders could reach RMB1.672 billion, up 123.8% YoY. Meanwhile, the R&amp;D expenses are expected to reach RMB1.824 billion in 2020, up 92.79% YoY, which even exceeded the total revenue in 2020. It is also worth mentioning that the moment of glory of Junshi seems to be when it was listed on the SSE STAR Market in July 2020, with the market value of about RMB150 billion, and then its share price went all the way down to hit the bottom in December 2020 at RMB 64.8/share. On March 19, 2021, Junshi’s market value was RMB79 billion, down about 50% since July 2020. So could Junshi turn things around?

Shanghai Junshi Bioscience - Here Are the Challenges

Bio-Thera Solutions Ltd / Equity Bottom-Up

In the first quarter of 2021, following the failure of the BAT8001 phase III clinical trial, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/bio-thera-solutions-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:29127:1" rel="noopener">Bio-Thera Solutions Ltd (688177 CH)</a> announced the suspension of R&amp;D of two other projects in the pipeline, BAT8003 and BAT1306. It is estimated that Bio-Thera has invested about RMB340 million in these three projects. Currently, Bio-Thera has only one product (Qletli) on the market. In the financial reports of 2020, the revenue was RMB185 million and Qletli contributed about RMB183 million, almost the entire revenue of the Company. Meanwhile, the net loss in 2020 was RMB513 million, and the Company has been suffering from losses for five consecutive years. So, what's next for Bio-Thera after R&amp;D setbacks and years of losses?

In the first quarter of 2021, following the failure of the BAT8001 phase III clinical trial, Bio-Thera Solutions Ltd (688177 CH) announced the suspension of R&amp;D of two other projects in the pipeline, BAT8003 and BAT1306. It is estimated that Bio-Thera has invested about RMB340 million in these three projects. Currently, Bio-Thera has only one product (Qletli) on the market. In the financial reports of 2020, the revenue was RMB185 million and Qletli contributed about RMB183 million, almost the entire revenue of the Company. Meanwhile, the net loss in 2020 was RMB513 million, and the Company has been suffering from losses for five consecutive years. So, what's next for Bio-Thera after R&amp;D setbacks and years of losses?

Bio-Thera Solutions (688177.CH) - What's Next for Bio-Thera After R&D Setbacks and Years of Losses?

China

Jiangsu Hengrui Medicine Co., Ltd. develops, manufactures, and markets a variety of medicines and medicine packing materials. The Company's products include anti-tumor medicines, pain-killers, anti-infection medicines, aluminum foil, and other related products.

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Zhaoke Ophthalmology IPO Initiation: The Eyes Have It

Zhaoke is pre-marketing an HKEx IPO to raise $200 million, according to press reports. Overall, we believe that Zhaoke’s drug assets are attractive.

Arun George

Pre-IPO Apollomics - Concerns on Competition and Commercialization Despite Some Promising Products

This article provided insights on its major products in the pipeline in terms of competitive landscape, strength and challenges, as well as...

Xinyao (Criss) Wang

I-Mab (IMAB US) - Insights On Core Products TJC4, TJ202 and TJ101

As I-MAB has come to a key phase from R&D to commercialization, this article analyzed both the strength and the concerns for its core products...

Xinyao (Criss) Wang

Shanghai Junshi Bioscience - Here Are the Challenges

The article analyzed the concerns and challenges that Junshi has to face in terms of PD-1, COVID-19 antibody drug, other products in the pipeline...

Xinyao (Criss) Wang

Bio-Thera Solutions (688177.CH) - What's Next for Bio-Thera After R&D Setbacks and Years of Losses?

The article analyzed the concerns after the suspension of R&D of its three core products, the challenges of its listed product Qletli,and also the...

Xinyao (Criss) Wang

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