HK/China Healthcare Analyst (ex-Fosun Pharma)

Xinyao (Criss) Wang

Equity Capital Markets

United Laboratories / Equity Capital Markets

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<li>WuXi AppTec’s 25H1 Profit Alert indicates the whole year performance may beat expectations. However, “valuation discount” reflects geopolitical risks. The intensive share repurchases is insignificant compared with previous share reductions.</li>
<li>Sino Biopharm will pay US$500.9 million to acquire LaNova. Based on pipeline/licensing cooperation, this is a deal with very high cost performance. However, valuation contribution may remain to be seen.</li>
<li>United Lab plans to raise HK$2.17 billion in net proceeds from Placement. Valuation logic will shift from a traditional bulk medicine company to innovative drug company. 15x P/E is expected.</li>
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WuXi AppTec’s 25H1 Profit Alert indicates the whole year performance may beat expectations. However, “valuation discount” reflects geopolitical risks. The intensive share repurchases is insignificant compared with previous share reductions.
Sino Biopharm will pay US$500.9 million to acquire LaNova. Based on pipeline/licensing cooperation, this is a deal with very high cost performance. However, valuation contribution may remain to be seen.
United Lab plans to raise HK$2.17 billion in net proceeds from Placement. Valuation logic will shift from a traditional bulk medicine company to innovative drug company. 15x P/E is expected.


China Healthcare Weekly(July20)-WuXi AppTec 25H1, Sino Biopharm Acquire LaNova, United Lab Placement

Asia Pac ECM and Index Rebal, Shenton Research

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Asia Pac ECM and Index Rebal

Asia Pac IPO & Placement Research, China Biotech

Shenton Research

Shenton Research is an independent Asia Pacific equity specialist. Our quantitative research covers index rebalancing flows, alongside exchange data analytics accross Asia Pacific. On the equity capital markets side, we focus on Asia Pacific ECM, especially biotech and TMT. Our lead analyst is frequently cited by international media.

Shenzhen Salubris Pharmaceuticals / Equity Capital Markets

Shenzhen Salubris Pharmaceuticals (SLBRS HK)

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<li>Salubris, a CKM-focused innovative pharmaceutical company, is seeking an A+H listing. GS, Citi and CITIC are the joint sponsors.</li>
<li>While our previous note covers the fundamentals of the company, in this note we look at its business development, 1H26 results and A-H premium moves.</li>
<li>We raise our A-H premium base case for the company, given the shift in peer A-H premiums.</li>
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Salubris, a CKM-focused innovative pharmaceutical company, is seeking an A+H listing. GS, Citi and CITIC are the joint sponsors.
While our previous note covers the fundamentals of the company, in this note we look at its business development, 1H26 results and A-H premium moves.
We raise our A-H premium base case for the company, given the shift in peer A-H premiums.


Salubris (信立泰) A+H Pre-IPO: 1H26 Results Update

Healthcare Analyst

Wilfred Yuen

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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Hutchmed licensed out ex-China rights of KRAS-EGFR cancer asset to GSK for US$1.3bn and Simcere licensed out a B-cell targeting trispecific to Roche for US$1.5bn. Both assets are preclinical</li>
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Hengrui presented phase 3 results of SHR-1918 (ANGPTL3) and phase 2 results of HRS-5346 (Lp(a)) at ESC Congress. Separately, for Lp(a), Novartis yesterday said pelacarsen failed in a phase 3</li>
<li>Other updates/news include BeOne, Sino Biopharma, Genscript, Akeso, Hansoh, MediLink...
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Hutchmed licensed out ex-China rights of KRAS-EGFR cancer asset to GSK for US$1.3bn and Simcere licensed out a B-cell targeting trispecific to Roche for US$1.5bn. Both assets are preclinical

Hengrui presented phase 3 results of SHR-1918 (ANGPTL3) and phase 2 results of HRS-5346 (Lp(a)) at ESC Congress. Separately, for Lp(a), Novartis yesterday said pelacarsen failed in a phase 3
Other updates/news include BeOne, Sino Biopharma, Genscript, Akeso, Hansoh, MediLink...



China Healthcare Weekly Wrap (31 Aug - 4 Sep)

Global Healthcare Analyst

Tina Banerjee

Equity Bottom-Up

Jiangsu Hengrui Pharmaceuticals / Equity Bottom-Up

Jiangsu Hengrui Pharmaceuticals (1276 HK)

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<li>In 2025, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/jiangsu-hengrui-pharmaceuticals-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:44224:1" rel="noopener">Jiangsu Hengrui Pharmaceuticals (1276 HK)</a> reported 13% YoY revenue rise to RMB 31.6B primarily attributable to the growth of innovative drugs sales along with increase in licensing revenue.</li>
<li>R&amp;D expenses increased 6% to RMB 6.9B due to ongoing clinical trials. Net profit increased by 22% to RMB 7.7B resulting in net margin expanding 180bps to 24.4% in 2025.</li>
<li>In 2026, Hengrui targets growth of over 30% in innovative drugs sales. Over the next three years (2026-2028), company expect approximately 53 innovative products and indications to receive regulatory approvals.</li>
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In 2025, Jiangsu Hengrui Pharmaceuticals (1276 HK) reported 13% YoY revenue rise to RMB 31.6B primarily attributable to the growth of innovative drugs sales along with increase in licensing revenue.
R&amp;D expenses increased 6% to RMB 6.9B due to ongoing clinical trials. Net profit increased by 22% to RMB 7.7B resulting in net margin expanding 180bps to 24.4% in 2025.
In 2026, Hengrui targets growth of over 30% in innovative drugs sales. Over the next three years (2026-2028), company expect approximately 53 innovative products and indications to receive regulatory approvals.


Jiangsu Hengrui (1276 HK): 2025 Robust and Balanced, Innovative Drugs Hold Key to Future Growth

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<li>Henlius Biotech is collaborating with Sandoz for commercialization of up to 10 biosimilars in ~$322M deal. Wuxi XDC achieved GMP release of its antibody bioconjugates production line at Singapore site.</li>
<li>Chugai Pharmaceutical signed an exclusive license agreement with GSK for the anti-dengue virus antibody AID351. Daiichi Sankyo’s Enhertu demonstrated PFS improvement as first-line treatment of NSCLC in Phase 3 trial.</li>
<li>Celltrion has launched IV formulation of Steqeyma in Japan. Eubiologics submitted an IND to the MFDS for domestic Phase 1 trial for its Alzheimer’s disease vaccine candidate, Padivax.</li>
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Henlius Biotech is collaborating with Sandoz for commercialization of up to 10 biosimilars in ~$322M deal. Wuxi XDC achieved GMP release of its antibody bioconjugates production line at Singapore site.
Chugai Pharmaceutical signed an exclusive license agreement with GSK for the anti-dengue virus antibody AID351. Daiichi Sankyo’s Enhertu demonstrated PFS improvement as first-line treatment of NSCLC in Phase 3 trial.
Celltrion has launched IV formulation of Steqeyma in Japan. Eubiologics submitted an IND to the MFDS for domestic Phase 1 trial for its Alzheimer’s disease vaccine candidate, Padivax.


APAC Healthcare Weekly (August 23) – Henlius Bio, Wuxi XDC, Chugai Pharma, Daiichi Sankyo, Celltrion

China

Jiangsu Hengrui Pharmaceuticals is a global biopharmaceutical company engaged in the research, development, manufacturing, and commercialization of innovative and high-quality drugs. The company focuses on therapeutic areas including oncology, metabolic and cardiovascular diseases, immunological and respiratory diseases, and neuroscience. It was founded in 1970 and is headquartered in Lianyungang, Jiangsu, China.

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China Healthcare Weekly(July20)-WuXi AppTec 25H1, Sino Biopharm Acquire LaNova, United Lab Placement

WuXi AppTec’s 25H1 Profit Alert indicates 2025 result may beat expectation. Sino Biopharm's acquisition of LaNova show high cost...

Xinyao (Criss) Wang

Salubris (信立泰) A+H Pre-IPO: 1H26 Results Update

Salubris is seeking an A+H listing. In this note we update the company's fundamentals and business development since our last coverage.

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

China Healthcare Weekly Wrap (31 Aug - 4 Sep)

Key news this week: 1) licensing deals from Hutchmed and Simcere; 2) Hengrui's data of heart drugs in ESC. Separately, pelacarsen from Novartis...

Wilfred Yuen

Jiangsu Hengrui (1276 HK): 2025 Robust and Balanced, Innovative Drugs Hold Key to Future Growth

Jiangsu Hengrui Pharmaceuticals sees 13% revenue rise in 2025, driven by innovative drugs sales, licensing revenue. Plans for over 30% growth from...

Tina Banerjee

APAC Healthcare Weekly (August 23) – Henlius Bio, Wuxi XDC, Chugai Pharma, Daiichi Sankyo, Celltrion

Henlius strikes biosimilar commercialization deal with Sandoz. Chugai signs exclusive license deal with GSK for anti-dengue virus antibody....

Tina Banerjee

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China Healthcare Weekly(July20)-WuXi AppTec 25H1, Sino Biopharm Acquire LaNova, United Lab Placement

WuXi AppTec’s 25H1 Profit Alert indicates 2025 result may beat expectation. Sino Biopharm's acquisition of LaNova show high cost...

Xinyao (Criss) Wang

Salubris (信立泰) A+H Pre-IPO: 1H26 Results Update

Salubris is seeking an A+H listing. In this note we update the company's fundamentals and business development since our last coverage.

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

China Healthcare Weekly Wrap (31 Aug - 4 Sep)

Key news this week: 1) licensing deals from Hutchmed and Simcere; 2) Hengrui's data of heart drugs in ESC. Separately, pelacarsen from Novartis...

Wilfred Yuen

Jiangsu Hengrui (1276 HK): 2025 Robust and Balanced, Innovative Drugs Hold Key to Future Growth

​Jiangsu Hengrui Pharmaceuticals sees 13% revenue rise in 2025, driven by innovative drugs sales, licensing revenue. Plans for over 30% growth from...

Tina Banerjee

APAC Healthcare Weekly (August 23) – Henlius Bio, Wuxi XDC, Chugai Pharma, Daiichi Sankyo, Celltrion

Henlius strikes biosimilar commercialization deal with Sandoz. Chugai signs exclusive license deal with GSK for anti-dengue virus antibody....

Tina Banerjee

Jiangsu Hengrui Pharmaceuticals sees 13% revenue rise in 2025, driven by innovative drugs sales, licensing revenue. Plans for over 30% growth from...