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Tina Banerjee

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<li>Jiangsu Hengrui received NMPA approval for camrelizumab as a first-line treatment of recurrent or metastatic cervical cancer. BeOne Medicines announced $300M expansion of its New Jersey manufacturing and R&amp;D center.</li>
<li>Takeda Pharmaceutical got China approval for Orzeyful as a treatment of narcolepsy type 1. Nippon Shinyaku outlicences NS-025 to Aquelys Therapeutics for the treatment of xerostomia associated with Sjögren’s disease.</li>
<li>Samsung Biologics is acquiring PolyPeptide, a leading global CDMO specializing in peptide-based API, for CHF1.46B. Celltrion has applied to the EMA for marketing authorization for its Cosentyx biosimilar candidate, CT-P55. </li>
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Jiangsu Hengrui received NMPA approval for camrelizumab as a first-line treatment of recurrent or metastatic cervical cancer. BeOne Medicines announced $300M expansion of its New Jersey manufacturing and R&amp;D center.
Takeda Pharmaceutical got China approval for Orzeyful as a treatment of narcolepsy type 1. Nippon Shinyaku outlicences NS-025 to Aquelys Therapeutics for the treatment of xerostomia associated with Sjögren’s disease.
Samsung Biologics is acquiring PolyPeptide, a leading global CDMO specializing in peptide-based API, for CHF1.46B. Celltrion has applied to the EMA for marketing authorization for its Cosentyx biosimilar candidate, CT-P55. 


APAC Healthcare Weekly (July 26) – Hengrui, BeOne, Takeda, Nippon Shinyaku, Samsung Bio, Celltrion

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<li>Last week, the U.S. DoD designated Wuxi AppTec as a “Chinese military company.” In response, Wuxi AppTec has filed a complaint at the U.S. District Court.</li>
<li>CSPC Pharmaceutical received trial approval for semaglutide long-acting injection in U.S. Takeda’s TYK2 inhibitor zasocitinib tops BMS’ Sotyktu in head-to-head trial for clearing skin in patients with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis.</li>
<li>SK Bioscience initiated process development for injectable rotavirus vaccine candidate after entering license agreement with the U.S. CDC. Alteogen’s ALT-B4 received an Intention to Grant decision from European Patent Office.</li>
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Last week, the U.S. DoD designated Wuxi AppTec as a “Chinese military company.” In response, Wuxi AppTec has filed a complaint at the U.S. District Court.
CSPC Pharmaceutical received trial approval for semaglutide long-acting injection in U.S. Takeda’s TYK2 inhibitor zasocitinib tops BMS’ Sotyktu in head-to-head trial for clearing skin in patients with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis.
SK Bioscience initiated process development for injectable rotavirus vaccine candidate after entering license agreement with the U.S. CDC. Alteogen’s ALT-B4 received an Intention to Grant decision from European Patent Office.


APAC Healthcare Weekly (June 14) – Wuxi AppTec, Remegen, CSPC Pharma, Takeda, SK Bioscience Alteogen

Equity Bottom-Up

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/shionogi-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:19535:1" rel="noopener">Shionogi &amp; Co (4507 JP)</a> is acquiring the U.S.-based IntraBio for an upfront consideration of $2B. The acquisition would add FDA-approved rare disease drug Aqneursa to Shionogi’s growing portfolio.</li>
<li>As Shionogi is expanding rare disease presence globally, addition of Aqneursa after its acquisition of Radicava will deepen the company’s capability in rare diseases.</li>
<li>Expanding capabilities in rare disease front will facilitate to commercialize Shionogi’s rare disease pipeline, including zatolmilast (target launch in FY28) and S-606001 (expected launch in FY32).</li>
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Shionogi &amp; Co (4507 JP) is acquiring the U.S.-based IntraBio for an upfront consideration of $2B. The acquisition would add FDA-approved rare disease drug Aqneursa to Shionogi’s growing portfolio.
As Shionogi is expanding rare disease presence globally, addition of Aqneursa after its acquisition of Radicava will deepen the company’s capability in rare diseases.
Expanding capabilities in rare disease front will facilitate to commercialize Shionogi’s rare disease pipeline, including zatolmilast (target launch in FY28) and S-606001 (expected launch in FY32).


Shionogi & Co (4507 JP): Acquisition of IntraBio to Expand Rare Disease Portfolio

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<li>NMPA accepted Simcere’s resubmitted NDA for Rademikibart for the treatment of atopic dermatitis. FDA has granted Priority Review to Beigene’s indication expansion application for Tevimra in first-line gastroesophageal adenocarcinoma.</li>
<li>FDA has accepted Taiho Pharmaceutical’s NDA for NSCLC drug candidate zipalertinib. Kyowa Kirin and Kura Oncology initiated Japanese Phase 2 registrational clinical trial studying ziftomenib, for acute myeloid leukemia.</li>
<li>Sun Pharmaceutical is acquiring Organon for $14 per share in an all‑cash transaction with an enterprise valuation of $12B. The transaction is expected to close in early 2027.</li>
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NMPA accepted Simcere’s resubmitted NDA for Rademikibart for the treatment of atopic dermatitis. FDA has granted Priority Review to Beigene’s indication expansion application for Tevimra in first-line gastroesophageal adenocarcinoma.
FDA has accepted Taiho Pharmaceutical’s NDA for NSCLC drug candidate zipalertinib. Kyowa Kirin and Kura Oncology initiated Japanese Phase 2 registrational clinical trial studying ziftomenib, for acute myeloid leukemia.
Sun Pharmaceutical is acquiring Organon for $14 per share in an all‑cash transaction with an enterprise valuation of $12B. The transaction is expected to close in early 2027.


APAC Healthcare Weekly (May 3) – Simcere, Beigene, Otsuka, Kyowa Kirin, Sun Pharma

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<li>Hansoh Pharmaceutical obtained clinical trial approval for HS10587 tablets for advanced solid tumors. CSPC Pharmaceutical got registration approval for Aprepitant Injection for the prevention of postoperative nausea and vomiting.</li>
<li>Chugai Pharmaceutical’s partner Roche has decided to discontinue the clinical development of GYM329 (emugrobart). Otsuka is acquiring the U.S.-based Transcend Therapeutics for an upfront payment of $700M.</li>
<li>Celltrion will invest KRW 1.2T to construct Plants 4 and 5 at its Songdo campus. Alteogen entered license agreement with Biogen for development of subcutaneous formulations of biologics utilizing ALT-B4.</li>
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Hansoh Pharmaceutical obtained clinical trial approval for HS10587 tablets for advanced solid tumors. CSPC Pharmaceutical got registration approval for Aprepitant Injection for the prevention of postoperative nausea and vomiting.
Chugai Pharmaceutical’s partner Roche has decided to discontinue the clinical development of GYM329 (emugrobart). Otsuka is acquiring the U.S.-based Transcend Therapeutics for an upfront payment of $700M.
Celltrion will invest KRW 1.2T to construct Plants 4 and 5 at its Songdo campus. Alteogen entered license agreement with Biogen for development of subcutaneous formulations of biologics utilizing ALT-B4.


APAC Healthcare Weekly (March 29) – Hansoh, CSPC, Chugai, Takeda, Otsuka, Celltrion, Alteogen

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ONO PHARMACEUTICAL CO., LTD. manufactures and sells pharmaceuticals.  The Company mainly researches and develops prescription drugs.

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Ono Pharmaceutical (4528 JP)

APAC Healthcare Weekly (July 26) – Hengrui, BeOne, Takeda, Nippon Shinyaku, Samsung Bio, Celltrion

Hengrui’s camrelizumab got indication expansion approval for cervical cancer. BeOne announced $300M expansion plan for US facility. Samsung...

Tina Banerjee

APAC Healthcare Weekly (June 14) – Wuxi AppTec, Remegen, CSPC Pharma, Takeda, SK Bioscience Alteogen

US DoD designated Wuxi AppTec as a “Chinese military company.” Takeda’s zasocitinib tops BMS’ Sotyktu in head-to-head trial. Alteogen secured...

Tina Banerjee

Shionogi & Co (4507 JP): Acquisition of IntraBio to Expand Rare Disease Portfolio

Shionogi is acquiring the U.S.-based IntraBio for an upfront consideration of $2B. The acquisition would add FDA-approved rare disease drug...

Tina Banerjee

APAC Healthcare Weekly (May 3) – Simcere, Beigene, Otsuka, Kyowa Kirin, Sun Pharma

NMPA accepted Simcere’s resubmitted NDA for Rademikibart. Beigene got FDA’s priority review for label expansion of Tevimra. Sun Pharma is acquiring...

Tina Banerjee

APAC Healthcare Weekly (March 29) – Hansoh, CSPC, Chugai, Takeda, Otsuka, Celltrion, Alteogen

Hansoh got trial approval, while CSPC obtained new drug approval. Chugai’s partner is discontinuing development of emugrobart. Otsuka is acquiring...

Tina Banerjee

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