Global Healthcare Analyst

Tina Banerjee

Equity Bottom-Up

Clinuvel Pharmaceuticals / Equity Bottom-Up

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/clinuvel-pharmaceuticals-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:17714:1" rel="noopener">Clinuvel Pharmaceuticals (CUV AU)</a> recorded 19% YoY revenue growth in H1FY23, driven by the growth of network of prescriber, treatment demand, and number of prescriptions of Scenesse.  </li>
<li>In March, Clinuvel announced the test launch of the first dermatocosmetic product Cyacêlle, a polychromatic screen, formulated to protect skin against ultraviolet A &amp; B and high-energy visible lights.</li>
<li>Clinuvel has published encouraging initial readouts of the DNA repair programs. In March 2023, the company has initiated Prénumbra Instant trial in acute ischemic stroke patients.</li>
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Clinuvel Pharmaceuticals (CUV AU) recorded 19% YoY revenue growth in H1FY23, driven by the growth of network of prescriber, treatment demand, and number of prescriptions of Scenesse.  
In March, Clinuvel announced the test launch of the first dermatocosmetic product Cyacêlle, a polychromatic screen, formulated to protect skin against ultraviolet A &amp; B and high-energy visible lights.
Clinuvel has published encouraging initial readouts of the DNA repair programs. In March 2023, the company has initiated Prénumbra Instant trial in acute ischemic stroke patients.


Clinuvel Pharmaceuticals (CUV AU): Portfolio Expansion Ensures Continued Profitable Growth

Pan-Asia Index Rebalances/ Events/ Delta One, Periscope Analytics

Brian Freitas

Pan-Asia Index Rebalances/ Events/ Delta One

Periscope Analytics

Periscope Analytics focuses on event-driven trades across Asia Pacific and provides comprehensive, timely and systematic coverage of index changes to major Asia Pacific indices in a structured manner.

The analysis includes forecasted inclusions and exclusions to all major Asian indices that have significant amount of tracking assets, including estimates of passive buy/sell flow on the stocks. The service also provides commentary and impact of market consultations, ground rule changes, and other events (IPOs, spin-offs, M&A) that could lead to index changes and passive flow.

Periscope Analytics works with multi-strategy hedge funds, proprietary trading firms, stat arb trading groups and long-only investors that invest and trade in the Asia Pacific region with the data being used to trade index rebalances, avoid pre-positioning and passive flow, and to time entry into and exit from stocks.

Event-Driven Trades Across Asia Pacific

Quantitative Analysis

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<li>Total short interest in Hong Kong is HK$435.1bn, marginally higher from end-December. Short notional has moved in line with the <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/hong-kong-hang-seng-index" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:22899:1" rel="noopener">Hong Kong Hang Seng Index (HSI INDEX)</a>. </li>
<li>Total short notional of the KOSPI and KOSDAQ market has moved up since end-December and is in line with the move higher in the <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/korea-stock-exchange-kospi-200-index" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:26021:1" rel="noopener">KOSPI2 INDEX</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/kosdaq-150-index" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:31077:1" rel="noopener">KOSDAQ 150 Index</a>.</li>
<li>Short notional in Taiwan is lower over the quarter even as the <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/taiwan-stock-exchange-weighted-index" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:26056:1" rel="noopener">TWSE INDEX</a> has moved higher over the period. There has been big short covering on some stocks.</li>
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Total short interest in Hong Kong is HK$435.1bn, marginally higher from end-December. Short notional has moved in line with the Hong Kong Hang Seng Index (HSI INDEX). 
Total short notional of the KOSPI and KOSDAQ market has moved up since end-December and is in line with the move higher in the KOSPI2 INDEX and KOSDAQ 150 Index.
Short notional in Taiwan is lower over the quarter even as the TWSE INDEX has moved higher over the period. There has been big short covering on some stocks.


Short Interest Movements (Q1 2023): HK, Korea, Taiwan, Australia

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/clinuvel-pharmaceuticals-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:17714:1" rel="noopener">Clinuvel Pharmaceuticals (CUV AU)</a> is recording consistent profitable revenue growth backed by Scenesse. 2023 will be marked by several clinical trial progress and data readouts from the company.</li>
<li>The first readouts of the DNA repair program on xeroderma pigmentosum patients treated with afamelanotide are expected to be available early in the new year.</li>
<li>Clinuvel has started FY23 on a strong note, with Q1 recording highest ever customer receipts. Current cash balance of A$138 million represents sufficient funding for nearly eight quarters.</li>
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Clinuvel Pharmaceuticals (CUV AU) is recording consistent profitable revenue growth backed by Scenesse. 2023 will be marked by several clinical trial progress and data readouts from the company.
The first readouts of the DNA repair program on xeroderma pigmentosum patients treated with afamelanotide are expected to be available early in the new year.
Clinuvel has started FY23 on a strong note, with Q1 recording highest ever customer receipts. Current cash balance of A$138 million represents sufficient funding for nearly eight quarters.


Clinuvel Pharmaceuticals (CUV AU): Strong Start of FY23; Pipeline Progress Enhances Conviction

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>In terms of geography, Japan is still our top pick, primarily due to attractive multiple, favorable Fx, and low leverage. Despite macroeconomic headwinds, Australia biotech is another area of interest.</li>
<li>Among our four top picks, Gland Pharma reported year-over-year decline across all parameters during Q2FY23 due to supply woes. Near-term outlook is uncertain.</li>
<li>Apollo Hospitals reported strong quarterly performance, with all operating parameters improving year-over-year. Olympus remained a prime beneficiary of weak yen, while Samsung Biologics’ robust order book entail visibility.</li>
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In terms of geography, Japan is still our top pick, primarily due to attractive multiple, favorable Fx, and low leverage. Despite macroeconomic headwinds, Australia biotech is another area of interest.
Among our four top picks, Gland Pharma reported year-over-year decline across all parameters during Q2FY23 due to supply woes. Near-term outlook is uncertain.
Apollo Hospitals reported strong quarterly performance, with all operating parameters improving year-over-year. Olympus remained a prime beneficiary of weak yen, while Samsung Biologics’ robust order book entail visibility.


APAC Healthcare Series (Part 4)- Japan Continues to Be in a Sweet Spot; Top Picks Quarterly Update

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/mesoblast-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:769:1" rel="noopener">Mesoblast Ltd (MSB AU)</a> shares have been put on trading halt on August 4 due to pending announcement on private placement. The company undertook last private placement in March 2021.</li>
<li>Net operating cash usage has been declining over the last six quarters. In Q4FY22, net cash usage for operating activities decreased 33% y/y to $13.9 million.</li>
<li>Last month, Mesoblast announced promising results from rexlemestrocel-L trial in chronic heart failure patients. Rexlemestrocel-L delivered an improvement in left ventricular ejection fraction at 12 months.</li>
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Mesoblast Ltd (MSB AU) shares have been put on trading halt on August 4 due to pending announcement on private placement. The company undertook last private placement in March 2021.
Net operating cash usage has been declining over the last six quarters. In Q4FY22, net cash usage for operating activities decreased 33% y/y to $13.9 million.
Last month, Mesoblast announced promising results from rexlemestrocel-L trial in chronic heart failure patients. Rexlemestrocel-L delivered an improvement in left ventricular ejection fraction at 12 months.


Mesoblast (MSB AU): Trading Halt; Decreased Net Cash Usage in Q4; Positive Clinical Trial Results

Australia

Mesoblast Limited provides biomedical services. The Company develops drugs for cardiovascular diseases, oncology, hematology, and spine orthopedic disorders treatment. Mesoblast conducts its business worldwide.

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