Global Healthcare Analyst

Tina Banerjee

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<li>RemeGen granted exclusive rights to develop and commercialize Telitacicept worldwide (excluding Greater China) to Vor Biopharma for $125M. Innovent Biologics received a first-in-class weight loss drug approval in China.</li>
<li>Daiichi Sankyo received FDA approval for Datroway for the treatment of certain types of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). SanBio now expects Akuugo approval in H2FY26, instead of Q2FY26.</li>
<li>Otsuka in-licensed HBM7020 from Harbour BioMed for an upfront payment of $47M and near-term milestones. Glenmark Pharmaceuticals has launched Beigene’s Tevimbra in India for NSCLC.</li>
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RemeGen granted exclusive rights to develop and commercialize Telitacicept worldwide (excluding Greater China) to Vor Biopharma for $125M. Innovent Biologics received a first-in-class weight loss drug approval in China.
Daiichi Sankyo received FDA approval for Datroway for the treatment of certain types of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). SanBio now expects Akuugo approval in H2FY26, instead of Q2FY26.
Otsuka in-licensed HBM7020 from Harbour BioMed for an upfront payment of $47M and near-term milestones. Glenmark Pharmaceuticals has launched Beigene’s Tevimbra in India for NSCLC.


APAC Healthcare Weekly (June 29)- RemeGen, Innovent, Daiichi, SanBio, Otsuka, Chugai, Glenmark

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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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<li>Eisai received approval for its insomnia drug, Dayvigo in China. Daiichi Sankyo and Merck have voluntarily withdrawn BLA seeking accelerated approval in the U.S. for patritumab deruxtecan for NSCLC.</li>
<li>Samsung Biologics secured two CMO contract worth KRW441B from unnamed pharmaceutical companies in Asia and Europe. SK Bioscience has completed a major expansion of its vaccine production facility in Andong.</li>
<li>CSPC Pharmaceutical is in negotiations regarding three potential outlicensing deals. Jiangsu Hengrui Pharmaceuticals received approvals for three drugs in China. Hansoh’s third BLA for Xinyue has been accepted by NMPA.</li>
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Eisai received approval for its insomnia drug, Dayvigo in China. Daiichi Sankyo and Merck have voluntarily withdrawn BLA seeking accelerated approval in the U.S. for patritumab deruxtecan for NSCLC.
Samsung Biologics secured two CMO contract worth KRW441B from unnamed pharmaceutical companies in Asia and Europe. SK Bioscience has completed a major expansion of its vaccine production facility in Andong.
CSPC Pharmaceutical is in negotiations regarding three potential outlicensing deals. Jiangsu Hengrui Pharmaceuticals received approvals for three drugs in China. Hansoh’s third BLA for Xinyue has been accepted by NMPA.


APAC Healthcare Weekly (June 1)- Eisai, Daiichi, Samsung Bio, SK Bioscience, CSPC, Hengrui Pharma

Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>In FY25, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/eisai-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:21001:1" rel="noopener">Eisai Co Ltd (4523 JP)</a> reported 6% YoY growth in revenue, driven by 3Ls. Operating profit rose 2% YoY and net profit climbed 9% YoY to ¥46B.</li>
<li>Eisai guided for FY26 revenue of ¥790B, flat YoY. Revenue for Leqembi is expected to grow significantly (¥76.5B, up 73% YoY). Operating profit is expected to remain flat at ¥54.5B.</li>
<li>Leqembi’s potential market expansion holds promise, especially in the developed economies with the proportion of aged population gradually on the rise and with a dearth of suitable treatment options available.</li>
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In FY25, Eisai Co Ltd (4523 JP) reported 6% YoY growth in revenue, driven by 3Ls. Operating profit rose 2% YoY and net profit climbed 9% YoY to ¥46B.
Eisai guided for FY26 revenue of ¥790B, flat YoY. Revenue for Leqembi is expected to grow significantly (¥76.5B, up 73% YoY). Operating profit is expected to remain flat at ¥54.5B.
Leqembi’s potential market expansion holds promise, especially in the developed economies with the proportion of aged population gradually on the rise and with a dearth of suitable treatment options available.


Eisai Co Ltd (4523 JP): Leqembi at a Growth Juncture as New Markets Open Up; Margins Under Pressure

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<li>U.S. has implemented a universal baseline tariff of 10%, effective April 5. Japan faces 24% reciprocal tariff from April 9.</li>
<li>In 2023, Japan exported pharmaceutical products worth $6.34B (~43% of total exports) to the U.S.</li>
<li>Japanese pharma and medical devices companies have significant revenue exposure to the U.S.</li>
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U.S. has implemented a universal baseline tariff of 10%, effective April 5. Japan faces 24% reciprocal tariff from April 9.
In 2023, Japan exported pharmaceutical products worth $6.34B (~43% of total exports) to the U.S.
Japanese pharma and medical devices companies have significant revenue exposure to the U.S.


US Tariff Impact on APAC Healthcare: Focus Country- JAPAN

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APAC Healthcare Weekly (June 29)- RemeGen, Innovent, Daiichi, SanBio, Otsuka, Chugai, Glenmark

Last week couple of Chinese companies signed outlicensing deals with international players. Innovent got weight loss drug approval in China....

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

APAC Healthcare Weekly (June 1)- Eisai, Daiichi, Samsung Bio, SK Bioscience, CSPC, Hengrui Pharma

Eisai's Dayvigo approved in China. Daiichi Sankyo withdrew BLA in US. Samsung Bio secures CMO contracts. SK Bioscience expands vaccine...

Tina Banerjee

Eisai Co Ltd (4523 JP): Leqembi at a Growth Juncture as New Markets Open Up; Margins Under Pressure

Eisai reported 6% revenue growth in FY25 and guided for flat revenue for FY26. However, Leqembi revenue is expected to grow 73% YoY in FY26....

Tina Banerjee

US Tariff Impact on APAC Healthcare: Focus Country- JAPAN

Trump is expected to sign an executive order to lower prescription drug prices. The question about the feasibility of implementation of Trump’s...

Tina Banerjee

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APAC Healthcare Weekly (June 29)- RemeGen, Innovent, Daiichi, SanBio, Otsuka, Chugai, Glenmark

Last week couple of Chinese companies signed outlicensing deals with international players. Innovent got weight loss drug approval in China....

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

APAC Healthcare Weekly (June 1)- Eisai, Daiichi, Samsung Bio, SK Bioscience, CSPC, Hengrui Pharma

​Eisai's Dayvigo approved in China. Daiichi Sankyo withdrew BLA in US. Samsung Bio secures CMO contracts. SK Bioscience expands vaccine...

Tina Banerjee

Eisai Co Ltd (4523 JP): Leqembi at a Growth Juncture as New Markets Open Up; Margins Under Pressure

​Eisai reported 6% revenue growth in FY25 and guided for flat revenue for FY26. However, Leqembi revenue is expected to grow 73% YoY in FY26....

Tina Banerjee

US Tariff Impact on APAC Healthcare: Focus Country- JAPAN

Trump is expected to sign an executive order to lower prescription drug prices. The question about the feasibility of implementation of Trump’s...

Tina Banerjee

Eisai's Dayvigo approved in China. Daiichi Sankyo withdrew BLA in US. Samsung Bio secures CMO contracts. SK Bioscience expands vaccine...

Eisai reported 6% revenue growth in FY25 and guided for flat revenue for FY26. However, Leqembi revenue is expected to grow 73% YoY in FY26....