Global Healthcare Analyst

Tina Banerjee

Equity Bottom-Up

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/kissei-pharmaceutical-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:18303:1" rel="noopener">Kissei Pharmaceutical (4547 JP)</a> reported 4.9% YoY jump in revenue during Q1FY26 driven by Beova and Tavneos amidst price revision pressures and generic competition.</li>
<li>The company partially revised FY26 guidance down for ordinary profit and operating profit accounting for an anticipated in-licensing agreement coming their way.</li>
<li>The next trigger for the stock would be Linzagolix receiving approval for treatment of uterine fibroids in Japan and new in-licensing agreement.  </li>
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Kissei Pharmaceutical (4547 JP) reported 4.9% YoY jump in revenue during Q1FY26 driven by Beova and Tavneos amidst price revision pressures and generic competition.
The company partially revised FY26 guidance down for ordinary profit and operating profit accounting for an anticipated in-licensing agreement coming their way.
The next trigger for the stock would be Linzagolix receiving approval for treatment of uterine fibroids in Japan and new in-licensing agreement.  


Kissei Pharmaceutical (4547 JP): Beova & Tavneos Still Key, Linzagolix Japan Approval Next Trigger

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>Hansoh Pharmaceutical stuck outlicense agreement with Regeneron Pharmaceuticals for GLP-1 drug candidate for an upfront payment of $80M. Daiichi Sankyo unveiled positive phase 3 trial result in first-line breast cancer.</li>
<li>Takeda received European approval for Adcetris as a chemotherapy regimen in Hodgkin lymphoma. Zydus Lifesciences is acquiring 5.9% stake in Agenus and commercial right for its lead candidate for India.</li>
<li>Mayne Pharma has filed a complaint in the U.S. Court against TherapeuticsMD. Cosette Pharmaceuticals indicated an intention to terminate the acquisition over “material adverse clause claims.”</li>
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Hansoh Pharmaceutical stuck outlicense agreement with Regeneron Pharmaceuticals for GLP-1 drug candidate for an upfront payment of $80M. Daiichi Sankyo unveiled positive phase 3 trial result in first-line breast cancer.
Takeda received European approval for Adcetris as a chemotherapy regimen in Hodgkin lymphoma. Zydus Lifesciences is acquiring 5.9% stake in Agenus and commercial right for its lead candidate for India.
Mayne Pharma has filed a complaint in the U.S. Court against TherapeuticsMD. Cosette Pharmaceuticals indicated an intention to terminate the acquisition over “material adverse clause claims.”


APAC Healthcare Weekly (June 8)- Hansoh Pharma, Daiichi Sankyo, Takeda, Mayne Pharma, Zydus Life

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/jcr-pharmaceuticals-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:20126:1" rel="noopener">Jcr Pharmaceuticals (4552 JP)</a> revenue dropped 23% to ¥33B in FY25, mainly driven by lower contractual payments and reduced renal segment revenue.</li>
<li>R&amp;D expenses surged 37% YoY to ¥15B resulting in operating loss of ¥6.65B in FY25.</li>
<li>FY26 guidance signals back in black after one-time hurdles drag performance in FY25.</li>
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Jcr Pharmaceuticals (4552 JP) revenue dropped 23% to ¥33B in FY25, mainly driven by lower contractual payments and reduced renal segment revenue.
R&amp;D expenses surged 37% YoY to ¥15B resulting in operating loss of ¥6.65B in FY25.
FY26 guidance signals back in black after one-time hurdles drag performance in FY25.


JCR Pharmaceutical (4552 JP): Guidance Signals Stabilization After FY25 Hiccups, Concerns Remain

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<li>In FY25, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/nippon-shinyaku-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:6634:1" rel="noopener">Nippon Shinyaku (4516 JP)</a> revenue grew 8% YoY to ¥160B and operating profit stood at ¥35.5B, up 6.5%.</li>
<li>Viltepso witnessed growth both in Japan and the U.S., licensing income also increased on higher overseas sales of Uptravi. Newly launched drugs like Vyxeos and Fintepla showed promise.</li>
<li>FY26 guidance indicate forex headwinds as higher costs will dent margins.</li>
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In FY25, Nippon Shinyaku (4516 JP) revenue grew 8% YoY to ¥160B and operating profit stood at ¥35.5B, up 6.5%.
Viltepso witnessed growth both in Japan and the U.S., licensing income also increased on higher overseas sales of Uptravi. Newly launched drugs like Vyxeos and Fintepla showed promise.
FY26 guidance indicate forex headwinds as higher costs will dent margins.


Nippon Shinyaku (4516 JP): Stable FY25; New Launches Key; Guidance Indicates A Forex Wary FY26

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<li>Shionogi is acquiring Torii Pharmaceutical and pharmaceutical business of Japan Tobacco. Daiichi Sankyo’s Enhertu meets main goal in the neoadjuvant setting (before surgery) in early-stage breast cancer trial.</li>
<li>HK inno.N received approval for the domestic phase 3 clinical trial of obesity drug candidate. Neuren Pharmaceuticals’ Daybue recorded $84.6M revenue in the U.S. in 1Q25, up 11% YoY.</li>
<li>Biocon secured multiple market access agreements for Yesintek, its biosimilar to Stelara. Lupin received FDA approval for antiretroviral agent raltegravir tablets for the treatment of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV-1) infection.</li>
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Shionogi is acquiring Torii Pharmaceutical and pharmaceutical business of Japan Tobacco. Daiichi Sankyo’s Enhertu meets main goal in the neoadjuvant setting (before surgery) in early-stage breast cancer trial.
HK inno.N received approval for the domestic phase 3 clinical trial of obesity drug candidate. Neuren Pharmaceuticals’ Daybue recorded $84.6M revenue in the U.S. in 1Q25, up 11% YoY.
Biocon secured multiple market access agreements for Yesintek, its biosimilar to Stelara. Lupin received FDA approval for antiretroviral agent raltegravir tablets for the treatment of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV-1) infection.


APAC Healthcare Weekly (May 11)- Shionogi, Daiichi Sankyo, HK Inno, Neuren, Biocon, Aster DM, Lupin

Japan

KAKEN PHARMACEUTICAL CO., LTD. develops, produces, and sells pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals.  The Company's products are mainly for nervous, circulatory, respiratory, digestive, urinary, sensory, and metabolic systems.  Kaken Pharmaceutical also manufactures antibiotics and feed additives.  The Company as well manufactures air purifiers and operates real estate business.

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Kissei Pharmaceutical (4547 JP): Beova & Tavneos Still Key, Linzagolix Japan Approval Next Trigger

Kissei Pharmaceutical sees 5% sales growth in Q1FY26 despite price revision and competition. The company has revised FY26 guidance down due to in...

Tina Banerjee

APAC Healthcare Weekly (June 8)- Hansoh Pharma, Daiichi Sankyo, Takeda, Mayne Pharma, Zydus Life

Hansoh stuck deal with Regeneron for obesity drug candidate. Daiichi Sankyo unveiled positive phase 3 trial result in first-line breast cancer....

Tina Banerjee

JCR Pharmaceutical (4552 JP): Guidance Signals Stabilization After FY25 Hiccups, Concerns Remain

Jcr Pharmaceutical sales drops 23% in FY25 to ¥33B due to lower contractual payments and reduced renal revenue. Surged R&D expenses led to...

Tina Banerjee

Nippon Shinyaku (4516 JP): Stable FY25; New Launches Key; Guidance Indicates A Forex Wary FY26

Nippon Shinyaku sees 8% revenue growth in FY25 on continued strength of Viltepso. Newly launched drugs showed promise. However, FY26 guidance...

Tina Banerjee

APAC Healthcare Weekly (May 11)- Shionogi, Daiichi Sankyo, HK Inno, Neuren, Biocon, Aster DM, Lupin

Shionogi is acquiring Torii Pharma. Daiichi Sankyo’s Enhertu meets key goal in breast cancer trial. HK inno got domestic approval for P3 trial of...

Tina Banerjee

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Kissei Pharmaceutical (4547 JP): Beova & Tavneos Still Key, Linzagolix Japan Approval Next Trigger

​Kissei Pharmaceutical sees 5% sales growth in Q1FY26 despite price revision and competition. The company has revised FY26 guidance down due to in...

Tina Banerjee

APAC Healthcare Weekly (June 8)- Hansoh Pharma, Daiichi Sankyo, Takeda, Mayne Pharma, Zydus Life

Hansoh stuck deal with Regeneron for obesity drug candidate. Daiichi Sankyo unveiled positive phase 3 trial result in first-line breast cancer....

Tina Banerjee

JCR Pharmaceutical (4552 JP): Guidance Signals Stabilization After FY25 Hiccups, Concerns Remain

​Jcr Pharmaceutical sales drops 23% in FY25 to ¥33B due to lower contractual payments and reduced renal revenue. Surged R&D expenses led to...

Tina Banerjee

Nippon Shinyaku (4516 JP): Stable FY25; New Launches Key; Guidance Indicates A Forex Wary FY26

​Nippon Shinyaku sees 8% revenue growth in FY25 on continued strength of Viltepso. Newly launched drugs showed promise. However, FY26 guidance...

Tina Banerjee

APAC Healthcare Weekly (May 11)- Shionogi, Daiichi Sankyo, HK Inno, Neuren, Biocon, Aster DM, Lupin

Shionogi is acquiring Torii Pharma. Daiichi Sankyo’s Enhertu meets key goal in breast cancer trial. HK inno got domestic approval for P3 trial of...

Tina Banerjee

Kissei Pharmaceutical sees 5% sales growth in Q1FY26 despite price revision and competition. The company has revised FY26 guidance down due to in...

Jcr Pharmaceutical sales drops 23% in FY25 to ¥33B due to lower contractual payments and reduced renal revenue. Surged R&D expenses led to...

Nippon Shinyaku sees 8% revenue growth in FY25 on continued strength of Viltepso. Newly launched drugs showed promise. However, FY26 guidance...