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Clarence Chu

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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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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> is looking to raise around US$500m in its upcoming 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 this note, we share our updated thoughts on valuation and look at bull/bear scenarios for WXDC’s earnings.</li>
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WuXi XDC Cayman (1877628D HK) is looking to raise around US$500m in its upcoming 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 this note, we share our updated thoughts on valuation and look at bull/bear scenarios for WXDC’s earnings.


WuXi XDC Cayman Pre-IPO - BULL/BEAR Scenario Considerations for Valuations

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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 Inc (1877628D HK)</a> is looking to raise around US$500m in its upcoming 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, peer comparison, and shared our thoughts on valuations. In this note, we discuss WXDC’s PHIP updates.</li>
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WuXi XDC Cayman Inc (1877628D HK) is looking to raise around US$500m in its upcoming 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, peer comparison, and shared our thoughts on valuations. In this note, we discuss WXDC’s PHIP updates.


WuXi XDC Cayman Pre-IPO - PHIP Updates - Margins Remain Depressed Although Growth Still Strong

Global Healthcare Analyst

Tina Banerjee

Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>In 3Q23, <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 record high quarterly revenue of KRW1.03 trillion, driven by successful ramp-up of plant 4 and full-scale operation of plant 1–3.</li>
<li>Cumulative CDMO backlog surpassed $11.8B and the company has secured 14 of the global top 20 biopharmaceutical companies as its clients.</li>
<li>Encouraged by strong ramp-up of plant 4, Samsung Biologics continues to expect 20%+ revenue growth in 2023. The company targets to complete the construction of plant 5 in April 2025.</li>
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In 3Q23, Samsung Biologics (207940 KS) reported record high quarterly revenue of KRW1.03 trillion, driven by successful ramp-up of plant 4 and full-scale operation of plant 1–3.
Cumulative CDMO backlog surpassed $11.8B and the company has secured 14 of the global top 20 biopharmaceutical companies as its clients.
Encouraged by strong ramp-up of plant 4, Samsung Biologics continues to expect 20%+ revenue growth in 2023. The company targets to complete the construction of plant 5 in April 2025.


Samsung Biologics (207940 KS): Better-Than-Expected 3Q23 Result; Sees 20%+ Annual Revenue Growth

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<li>
<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/wuxi-xdc-cayman-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:39917:1" rel="noopener">WuXi XDC Cayman Inc (1877628D HK)</a> is looking to raise around US$500m in its upcoming 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 peer comparison. In this note, we discuss our thoughts on valuation.</li>
</ul>



WuXi XDC Cayman Inc (1877628D HK) is looking to raise around US$500m in its upcoming 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 peer comparison. In this note, we discuss our thoughts on valuation.


WuXi XDC Pre-IPO - Thoughts on Valuation - While TAM Is Uncertain, Sales and PAT Are Set to Double

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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 Inc (1877628D HK)</a> is looking to raise around US$500m in its upcoming 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 note we looked at the company’s past performance, in this note we will undertake a peer comparison.</li>
</ul>



WuXi XDC Cayman Inc (1877628D HK) is looking to raise around US$500m in its upcoming 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 note we looked at the company’s past performance, in this note we will undertake a peer comparison.


WuXi XDC Cayman Pre-IPO - Peer Comparison - Has Grown Rapidly Although Margins Remain Under Pressure

Switzerland

Lonza Group AG produces organic fine chemicals, biocides, active ingredients, and biotechnology products.  The Company offers custom chemical manufacturing and fermentation processing and manufactures its products for the life sciences, pharmaceuticals, food processing, and agricultural products industries.  Lonza operates production sites in Europe, the United States, and China.

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Lonza Group AG (LONN VX)

WuXi XDC Cayman Pre-IPO - BULL/BEAR Scenario Considerations for Valuations

WuXi XDC Cayman (1877628D HK) is looking to raise around US$500m in its upcoming Hong Kong IPO. In this note, we share our updated thoughts on...

Clarence Chu

WuXi XDC Cayman Pre-IPO - PHIP Updates - Margins Remain Depressed Although Growth Still Strong

WuXi XDC Cayman Inc (1877628D HK) is looking to raise around US$500m in its upcoming Hong Kong IPO. In this note, we discuss WXDC’s PHIP updates.

Clarence Chu

Samsung Biologics (207940 KS): Better-Than-Expected 3Q23 Result; Sees 20%+ Annual Revenue Growth

Samsung Biologics reported record high quarterly revenue of KRW1.03T in 3Q23. The company has backlog of $11.8B and aims for 20%+ revenue growth...

Tina Banerjee

WuXi XDC Pre-IPO - Thoughts on Valuation - While TAM Is Uncertain, Sales and PAT Are Set to Double

WuXi XDC Cayman Inc (1877628D HK) is looking to raise around US$500m in its upcoming Hong Kong IPO. In this note, we discuss our thoughts on...

Clarence Chu

WuXi XDC Cayman Pre-IPO - Peer Comparison - Has Grown Rapidly Although Margins Remain Under Pressure

WuXi XDC Cayman Inc (1877628D HK) is looking to raise around US$500m in its upcoming Hong Kong IPO. In this note we will undertake a peer comparison.

Clarence Chu

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WuXi XDC Cayman Pre-IPO - BULL/BEAR Scenario Considerations for Valuations

WuXi XDC Cayman (1877628D HK) is looking to raise around US$500m in its upcoming Hong Kong IPO. In this note, we share our updated thoughts on...

Clarence Chu

WuXi XDC Cayman Pre-IPO - PHIP Updates - Margins Remain Depressed Although Growth Still Strong

WuXi XDC Cayman Inc (1877628D HK) is looking to raise around US$500m in its upcoming Hong Kong IPO. In this note, we discuss WXDC’s PHIP updates.

Clarence Chu

Samsung Biologics (207940 KS): Better-Than-Expected 3Q23 Result; Sees 20%+ Annual Revenue Growth

​Samsung Biologics reported record high quarterly revenue of KRW1.03T in 3Q23. The company has backlog of $11.8B and aims for 20%+ revenue growth...

Tina Banerjee

WuXi XDC Pre-IPO - Thoughts on Valuation - While TAM Is Uncertain, Sales and PAT Are Set to Double

WuXi XDC Cayman Inc (1877628D HK) is looking to raise around US$500m in its upcoming Hong Kong IPO. In this note, we discuss our thoughts on...

Clarence Chu

WuXi XDC Cayman Pre-IPO - Peer Comparison - Has Grown Rapidly Although Margins Remain Under Pressure

WuXi XDC Cayman Inc (1877628D HK) is looking to raise around US$500m in its upcoming Hong Kong IPO. In this note we will undertake a peer comparison.

Clarence Chu

Samsung Biologics reported record high quarterly revenue of KRW1.03T in 3Q23. The company has backlog of $11.8B and aims for 20%+ revenue growth...