Global Healthcare Analyst

Tina Banerjee

Event-Driven

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/sk-bioscience-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:31484:1" rel="noopener">SK Bioscience (302440 KS)</a> secures 60% stake in IDT Biologika, a global CDMO company with state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Germany, for KRW339B ($244M). The valuation seems reasonable.</li>
<li>The transaction paves the way for SK bioscience to strengthen its global presence, notably in Europe and the U.S., and to diversify its business by expanding into bulk drug substances.</li>
<li>Based on the existing CDMO contracts, IDT Biologika’s outlook remains positive. SK bioscience aims to more than double its revenue and stabilize operating profit margins at 20%+.</li>
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SK Bioscience (302440 KS) secures 60% stake in IDT Biologika, a global CDMO company with state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Germany, for KRW339B ($244M). The valuation seems reasonable.
The transaction paves the way for SK bioscience to strengthen its global presence, notably in Europe and the U.S., and to diversify its business by expanding into bulk drug substances.
Based on the existing CDMO contracts, IDT Biologika’s outlook remains positive. SK bioscience aims to more than double its revenue and stabilize operating profit margins at 20%+.


SK Bioscience (302440 KS): Acquiring Majority Stake in IDT Biologika- A Step Toward ‘Globalization’

APAC IPOs & Placements, Aequitas Research

Clarence Chu

APAC IPOs & Placements

IPOs and Placements coverage across Asia Pacific

Aequitas Research

We cover all listing across the Asia Pacific along with follow-up placements. As of Dec 2020, our team had covered 539 IPOs with a hit rate of 73.5% and 685 placements with a hit rate of 66.8%.

We combine fundamental bottom-up views with our proprietary quantitative framework to provide a holistic coverage across new listings and placements. Our coverage includes pre-IPO notes before the deal is launched, follow-up analysis once the deal is live and post-listing trading analysis as well.

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/wuxi-xdc-cayman-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:39917:1" rel="noopener">WuXi XDC Cayman (2268 HK)</a> was listed in Hong Kong on 17th Nov 2023 after raising US$470m. Its six-month lockup will expire on 16th May 2024.</li>
<li>WuXi XDC Cayman (WXDC) is a contract research, development, and manufacturing organization (CRDMO) focused on the global antibody drug conjugates (ADC) and broader bioconjugate market providing integrated and end-to-end services.</li>
<li>In this note, we will talk about the lock-up dynamics and updates since our last note.</li>
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WuXi XDC Cayman (2268 HK) was listed in Hong Kong on 17th Nov 2023 after raising US$470m. Its six-month lockup will expire on 16th May 2024.
WuXi XDC Cayman (WXDC) is a contract research, development, and manufacturing organization (CRDMO) focused on the global antibody drug conjugates (ADC) and broader bioconjugate market providing integrated and end-to-end services.
In this note, we will talk about the lock-up dynamics and updates since our last note.


Wuxi XDC Lock-Up - US$300m Lockup Expiry Could See Some Selling Owing to the Regulatory Overhang

Equity Bottom-Up

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/samsung-biologics-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:22932:1" rel="noopener">Samsung Biologics (207940 KS)</a> reported 11% YoY growth in revenue to KRW1.07 trillion in 4Q23 driven by the ramp-up of operation of its Plant 4 and robust sales backlog.</li>
<li>The company closed 2023 with record high revenue and operating profit, bucking the weakening trend in overall global CDMO sector.</li>
<li>The outlook remains strong, with resilient business performance expected to drive a 10–15% annual growth in revenue for 2024.</li>
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Samsung Biologics (207940 KS) reported 11% YoY growth in revenue to KRW1.07 trillion in 4Q23 driven by the ramp-up of operation of its Plant 4 and robust sales backlog.
The company closed 2023 with record high revenue and operating profit, bucking the weakening trend in overall global CDMO sector.
The outlook remains strong, with resilient business performance expected to drive a 10–15% annual growth in revenue for 2024.


Samsung Biologics (207940 KS): Stellar Performance in 4Q23; Outlook Remains Strong

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/wuxi-apptec" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:23679:1" rel="noopener">Wuxi Biologics (2269 HK)</a> has guided for weaker-than-expected revenue and lower profit in 2023, as the operating industry is facing near-term challenges due to biotech funding slowdown.</li>
<li>$300 million lesser revenue in development business due to reduced number of projects and manufacturing revenue deficit of $100 million due to CMO deferral contributed to the miss.</li>
<li>Following the announcement, Wuxi Biologics shares nosedived 24% on HK stock exchanges, marking its biggest one-day slide since listing in 2017.</li>
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Wuxi Biologics (2269 HK) has guided for weaker-than-expected revenue and lower profit in 2023, as the operating industry is facing near-term challenges due to biotech funding slowdown.
$300 million lesser revenue in development business due to reduced number of projects and manufacturing revenue deficit of $100 million due to CMO deferral contributed to the miss.
Following the announcement, Wuxi Biologics shares nosedived 24% on HK stock exchanges, marking its biggest one-day slide since listing in 2017.


Wuxi Biologics (2269 HK): Lowered 2023 Revenue Expectation Amid Challenging Industry Outlook

Equity Capital Markets

WuXi XDC Cayman  / Equity Capital Markets

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/wuxi-xdc-cayman-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:39917:1" rel="noopener">WuXi XDC Cayman (1877628D HK)</a> raised US$470m in its Hong Kong IPO.</li>
<li>WuXi XDC Cayman (WXDC) is a CRDMO focused on the global antibody drug conjugates (ADC) and broader bioconjugate market providing integrated and end-to-end services.</li>
<li>In our previous notes, we looked at the company’s past performance and valuations. In this note, we talk about the trading dynamics.</li>
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WuXi XDC Cayman (1877628D HK) raised US$470m in its Hong Kong IPO.
WuXi XDC Cayman (WXDC) is a CRDMO focused on the global antibody drug conjugates (ADC) and broader bioconjugate market providing integrated and end-to-end services.
In our previous notes, we looked at the company’s past performance and valuations. In this note, we talk about the trading dynamics.


WuXi XDC Cayman IPO Trading - Strong Subscription Rates Heading into Listing

Switzerland

Lonza is a global partner to the pharmaceutical, biotech and nutrition markets. The company works with healthcare customers to develop, manufacture and commercialize medical treatments and technologies to treat patients against a range of diseases. Founded in the Swiss Alps, Lonza now operates across Europe, North America, South America, Asia and Oceania.

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SK Bioscience (302440 KS): Acquiring Majority Stake in IDT Biologika- A Step Toward ‘Globalization’

SK Bioscience secures 60% stake in IDT Biologika, a global CDMO company with state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Germany, for KRW339B...

Tina Banerjee

Wuxi XDC Lock-Up - US$300m Lockup Expiry Could See Some Selling Owing to the Regulatory Overhang

WuXi XDC Cayman (2268 HK) was listed in Hong Kong on 17th Nov 2023 after raising US$470m. Its six-month lockup will expire on 16th May 2024.

Clarence Chu

Samsung Biologics (207940 KS): Stellar Performance in 4Q23; Outlook Remains Strong

Samsung Biologics reported 11% YoY revenue growth in 4Q23, driven by Plant 4 operations and strong sales backlog. Resilient business performance...

Tina Banerjee

Wuxi Biologics (2269 HK): Lowered 2023 Revenue Expectation Amid Challenging Industry Outlook

Wuxi Biologics expects 2023 revenue will miss by $400M due to reduced number of projects amid industry slowdown. New capacity ramp up, together...

Tina Banerjee

WuXi XDC Cayman IPO Trading - Strong Subscription Rates Heading into Listing

WuXi XDC Cayman (1877628D HK) raised US$470m in its Hong Kong IPO. In our previous notes, we looked at the company’s past performance and...

Clarence Chu

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SK Bioscience (302440 KS): Acquiring Majority Stake in IDT Biologika- A Step Toward ‘Globalization’

SK Bioscience secures 60% stake in IDT Biologika, a global CDMO company with state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Germany, for KRW339B...

Tina Banerjee

Wuxi XDC Lock-Up - US$300m Lockup Expiry Could See Some Selling Owing to the Regulatory Overhang

WuXi XDC Cayman (2268 HK) was listed in Hong Kong on 17th Nov 2023 after raising US$470m. Its six-month lockup will expire on 16th May 2024.

Clarence Chu

Samsung Biologics (207940 KS): Stellar Performance in 4Q23; Outlook Remains Strong

​Samsung Biologics reported 11% YoY revenue growth in 4Q23, driven by Plant 4 operations and strong sales backlog. Resilient business performance...

Tina Banerjee

Wuxi Biologics (2269 HK): Lowered 2023 Revenue Expectation Amid Challenging Industry Outlook

​Wuxi Biologics expects 2023 revenue will miss by $400M due to reduced number of projects amid industry slowdown. New capacity ramp up, together...

Tina Banerjee

WuXi XDC Cayman IPO Trading - Strong Subscription Rates Heading into Listing

WuXi XDC Cayman (1877628D HK) raised US$470m in its Hong Kong IPO. In our previous notes, we looked at the company’s past performance and...

Clarence Chu

Samsung Biologics reported 11% YoY revenue growth in 4Q23, driven by Plant 4 operations and strong sales backlog. Resilient business performance...

Wuxi Biologics expects 2023 revenue will miss by $400M due to reduced number of projects amid industry slowdown. New capacity ramp up, together...