Global Healthcare Analyst

Tina Banerjee

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>CSPC Pharmaceutical’s Phase 3 trial of depression drug candidate HA1406 met pre-specified primary efficacy endpoint. Jiangsu Hengrui Pharmaceuticals received NMPA approval for long-acting basal insulin, sudelidec injection.</li>
<li>Otsuka Holdings secured FDA approval for Simtriyo, a once-daily extended-release capsule for ADHD. Nippon Shinyaku obtained exclusive commercialization rights for Tadekinig alfa in the U.S. for Hyperinflammatory Syndrome.</li>
<li>Pharmaessentia announced topline results from the Phase 1b clinical trial of P1101 (Besremi) and anti-PD1 in Chronic Hepatitis B or D. Cipla secured FDA approval for generic Advair Diskus.</li>
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CSPC Pharmaceutical’s Phase 3 trial of depression drug candidate HA1406 met pre-specified primary efficacy endpoint. Jiangsu Hengrui Pharmaceuticals received NMPA approval for long-acting basal insulin, sudelidec injection.
Otsuka Holdings secured FDA approval for Simtriyo, a once-daily extended-release capsule for ADHD. Nippon Shinyaku obtained exclusive commercialization rights for Tadekinig alfa in the U.S. for Hyperinflammatory Syndrome.
Pharmaessentia announced topline results from the Phase 1b clinical trial of P1101 (Besremi) and anti-PD1 in Chronic Hepatitis B or D. Cipla secured FDA approval for generic Advair Diskus.


APAC Healthcare Weekly (August 2) – CSPC, Hengrui, Otsuka, Nippon Shinyaku, PharmaEssnetia, Cipla

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<li>Shanghai Henlius Biotech announced that PMDA of Japan approved phase 2/3 clinical trial of HLX43 for injection (an anti-PD-L1 antibody-drug conjugate) for advanced squamous non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).</li>
<li>Simcere Pharmaceutical announced that, SIM0613 for Injection, an antibody-drug conjugate, received the clinical trial approval in China, and is intended for commencing the clinical trial for advanced solid tumors.</li>
<li>Olympus has signed an exclusive global distribution agreement with EndoRobotics. Under this agreement, robot-assisted technologies manufactured by EndoRobotics will be distributed globally by Olympus exclusively.</li>
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Shanghai Henlius Biotech announced that PMDA of Japan approved phase 2/3 clinical trial of HLX43 for injection (an anti-PD-L1 antibody-drug conjugate) for advanced squamous non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).
Simcere Pharmaceutical announced that, SIM0613 for Injection, an antibody-drug conjugate, received the clinical trial approval in China, and is intended for commencing the clinical trial for advanced solid tumors.
Olympus has signed an exclusive global distribution agreement with EndoRobotics. Under this agreement, robot-assisted technologies manufactured by EndoRobotics will be distributed globally by Olympus exclusively.


APAC Healthcare Weekly (May 10) – Henlius Bio, Simcere, Olympus, Daewoong Pharma

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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>Shanghai Henlius Biotech entered outlicensing agreement with Eisai for serplulimab for upfront payment of $75M. Wuxi Biologics has signed a license and research service agreement with Vertex Pharmaceuticals. </li>
<li>Daiichi Sankyo’s indication expansion application for Datroway in TNBC has been accepted and granted Priority Review in the U.S. PeptiDream has initiated registrational Phase 2 clinical trial of radiotherapeutic candidate.</li>
<li>ABL Bio submitted clinical trial application to the FDA for a Phase 1 clinical trial of ADC candidate ABL209. SK Bioscience is in-licensing a clinical-stage RSV vaccine candidate.</li>
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Shanghai Henlius Biotech entered outlicensing agreement with Eisai for serplulimab for upfront payment of $75M. Wuxi Biologics has signed a license and research service agreement with Vertex Pharmaceuticals. 
Daiichi Sankyo’s indication expansion application for Datroway in TNBC has been accepted and granted Priority Review in the U.S. PeptiDream has initiated registrational Phase 2 clinical trial of radiotherapeutic candidate.
ABL Bio submitted clinical trial application to the FDA for a Phase 1 clinical trial of ADC candidate ABL209. SK Bioscience is in-licensing a clinical-stage RSV vaccine candidate.


APAC Healthcare Weekly (February 8) – Henlius Bio, Wuxi Bio, Daiichi Sankyo, Peptidream, ABL Bio

IPOs and Catalysts/Events, Global Equity Research Ltd

Arun George

IPOs and Catalysts/Events

Uncompromised, Independent, Conflict-Free Research

Global Equity Research Ltd

Global Equity Research was started in 2017 by a group of experienced research professionals. It was founded on a passionate belief in the importance and the need for uncompromised, independent, conflict-free research. We aim to provide differentiated and actionable primary and bottom up fundamental research.

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Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co / Event-Driven

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<li>CVC and NSSK are reportedly proposing a buyout of <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/kobayashi-pharmaceutical-co" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:14930:1" rel="noopener">Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co (4967 JP)</a> worth over JPY500bn, possibly with the founding family. That implies JPY6,406 a share, a 9% premium.</li>
<li>While the offer appears attractive relative to precedent and peer multiples, Oasis, the largest shareholder, is unlikely to back it.</li>
<li>At the rumoured offer, Oasis will get a 17% return on its average cost, which is modest. The Taisho privatisation precedent suggests Oasis will push for a higher offer. </li>
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CVC and NSSK are reportedly proposing a buyout of Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co (4967 JP) worth over JPY500bn, possibly with the founding family. That implies JPY6,406 a share, a 9% premium.
While the offer appears attractive relative to precedent and peer multiples, Oasis, the largest shareholder, is unlikely to back it.
At the rumoured offer, Oasis will get a 17% return on its average cost, which is modest. The Taisho privatisation precedent suggests Oasis will push for a higher offer. 


Kobayashi Pharma (4967 JP): CVC/NSSK Buyout Rumour Faces an Oasis Hurdle

Japan

ROHTO PHARMACEUTICAL CO., LTD. manufactures and markets pharmaceuticals and cosmetics products.  The Company's products include eyewash, bath soaps, gastrointestinal medicine, and hand cream.  Rohto Pharmaceutical also has a license agreement with its subsidiary, Mentholatum (US) to sell their brand products.  The Company also manufactures contact lenses and health foods.

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Rohto Pharmaceutical (4527 JP)

APAC Healthcare Weekly (August 2) – CSPC, Hengrui, Otsuka, Nippon Shinyaku, PharmaEssnetia, Cipla

Hengrui got NMPA approval for long-acting insulin. FDA approves Otsuka’s new CNS drug. Pharmaessentia announced positive topline result from Phase...

Tina Banerjee

APAC Healthcare Weekly (May 10) – Henlius Bio, Simcere, Olympus, Daewoong Pharma

Henlius Bio and Simcere got trial approval for their respective ADC candidates in Japan and China, respectively. Olympus forges exclusive global...

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 (February 8) – Henlius Bio, Wuxi Bio, Daiichi Sankyo, Peptidream, ABL Bio

Henlius stuck outlicensing deal with Eisai. Wuxi Bio signs deal with Vertex. Daiichi’s Datroway got priority review in U.S. for TNBC. PeptiDream...

Tina Banerjee

Kobayashi Pharma (4967 JP): CVC/NSSK Buyout Rumour Faces an Oasis Hurdle

While the offer appears attractive relative to precedent and peer multiples, Oasis, the largest shareholder, is unlikely to back it. A higher offer...

Arun George

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