Head of Research, IPOs & Placements, Aequitas Research

Sumeet Singh

Head of Research, IPOs & Placements

IPOs and Placements coverage across Asia Pacific

Aequitas Research

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.

Equity Capital Markets

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<li>2025 has seen a sharp turnaround in HK placements, with 36 US$100m+ deals so far. This compares to only 14 in 2022, 13 in 2023, and 15 in 2024.</li>
<li>Most of the 2025 placements have been primary raising and have come from a handful of sectors/backdrops.</li>
<li>In this note, we try to identify the possible primary placements that could take place over the rest of the year.</li>
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2025 has seen a sharp turnaround in HK placements, with 36 US$100m+ deals so far. This compares to only 14 in 2022, 13 in 2023, and 15 in 2024.
Most of the 2025 placements have been primary raising and have come from a handful of sectors/backdrops.
In this note, we try to identify the possible primary placements that could take place over the rest of the year.


Hong Kong 2025 Placements - Year so Far and Trends for Potential Primary Placements

Asia Pac ECM and Index Rebal, Shenton Research

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Asia Pac ECM and Index Rebal

Asia Pac IPO & Placement Research, China Biotech

Shenton Research

Shenton Research is an independent Asia Pacific equity specialist. Our quantitative research covers index rebalancing flows, alongside exchange data analytics accross Asia Pacific. On the equity capital markets side, we focus on Asia Pacific ECM, especially biotech and TMT. Our lead analyst is frequently cited by international media.

Shenzhen Salubris Pharmaceuticals / Equity Capital Markets

Shenzhen Salubris Pharmaceuticals (SLBRS HK)

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<li>Salubris, a CKM-focused innovative pharmaceutical company, is seeking an A+H listing. GS, Citi and CITIC are the joint sponsors.</li>
<li>While our previous note covers the fundamentals of the company, in this note we look at its business development, 1H26 results and A-H premium moves.</li>
<li>We raise our A-H premium base case for the company, given the shift in peer A-H premiums.</li>
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Salubris, a CKM-focused innovative pharmaceutical company, is seeking an A+H listing. GS, Citi and CITIC are the joint sponsors.
While our previous note covers the fundamentals of the company, in this note we look at its business development, 1H26 results and A-H premium moves.
We raise our A-H premium base case for the company, given the shift in peer A-H premiums.


Salubris (信立泰) A+H Pre-IPO: 1H26 Results Update

Global Healthcare Analyst

Tina Banerjee

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>Hansoh’s risvutatug rezetecan for second-line treatment of SCLC has been included in NMPA’s Priority Review. InSilico completed first patient enrollment and dosing in Phase 3 trial evaluating rentosertib in IPF.</li>
<li>Shionogi received approval in Australia for cefiderocol for the treatment of carbapenem-resistant Gram-negative bacterial infections. Kyowa Kirin’s Phase 2 trial for ophthalmic drug candidate did not meet primary endpoint.</li>
<li>Samsung Biologics signed a new CMO contract worth $262M with a European pharmaceutical company. SK Biopharmaceutical received notification regarding FDA's partial clinical hold on its epilepsy drug candidate, opakalim.</li>
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Hansoh’s risvutatug rezetecan for second-line treatment of SCLC has been included in NMPA’s Priority Review. InSilico completed first patient enrollment and dosing in Phase 3 trial evaluating rentosertib in IPF.
Shionogi received approval in Australia for cefiderocol for the treatment of carbapenem-resistant Gram-negative bacterial infections. Kyowa Kirin’s Phase 2 trial for ophthalmic drug candidate did not meet primary endpoint.
Samsung Biologics signed a new CMO contract worth $262M with a European pharmaceutical company. SK Biopharmaceutical received notification regarding FDA's partial clinical hold on its epilepsy drug candidate, opakalim.


APAC Healthcare Weekly (Sept 13) – Hansoh, InSilico, Shionogi, Kyowa Kirin, Samsung Bio, SK Biopharm

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<li>Simcere inks outlicensing agreement with Roche for tri-specific antibody in total deal value of $2B+. Hutchmed enters outlicense agreement with GSK for first-in-class drug candidate for upfront payment of $110M.</li>
<li>Akeso’s ivonescimab demonstrates significant overall survival benefit in Keytruda head-to-head trial in NSCLC. Daiichi Sankyo’s Enhertu has been approved in EU for the first-line treatment of HER2 positive breast cancer.</li>
<li>Alteogen inked agreement with Novartis for the development and commercialization of subcutaneous products utilizing ALT-B4. Pharmaessentia secured FDA approval of Besremi for the treatment of essential thrombocythemia.</li>
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Simcere inks outlicensing agreement with Roche for tri-specific antibody in total deal value of $2B+. Hutchmed enters outlicense agreement with GSK for first-in-class drug candidate for upfront payment of $110M.
Akeso’s ivonescimab demonstrates significant overall survival benefit in Keytruda head-to-head trial in NSCLC. Daiichi Sankyo’s Enhertu has been approved in EU for the first-line treatment of HER2 positive breast cancer.
Alteogen inked agreement with Novartis for the development and commercialization of subcutaneous products utilizing ALT-B4. Pharmaessentia secured FDA approval of Besremi for the treatment of essential thrombocythemia.


APAC Healthcare Weekly (Sept 6) – Simcere, Hutchmed, Akeso, Daiichi Sankyo, Alteogen, Pharmaessentia

Equity Bottom-Up

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/shanghai-fosun-pharmaceutical-group" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:8045:1" rel="noopener">Shanghai Fosun Pharmaceutical (Group) (2196 HK) </a>reported revenue of RMB 41.5B, up 1%. Revenue from innovative drugs achieved robust growth of 30% as it garnered RMB 9.9B in sales.</li>
<li>In 2025, a total of 16 indications of 7 innovative drugs were approved for launch and the NDA for 6 Innovative Drugs have been accepted successfully.</li>
<li>The simultaneous increase in the proportions of innovative drugs revenue and overseas revenue reflects gradual emergence of innovation-driven development and internationalization. We remain bullish on the name.</li>
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Shanghai Fosun Pharmaceutical (Group) (2196 HK) reported revenue of RMB 41.5B, up 1%. Revenue from innovative drugs achieved robust growth of 30% as it garnered RMB 9.9B in sales.
In 2025, a total of 16 indications of 7 innovative drugs were approved for launch and the NDA for 6 Innovative Drugs have been accepted successfully.
The simultaneous increase in the proportions of innovative drugs revenue and overseas revenue reflects gradual emergence of innovation-driven development and internationalization. We remain bullish on the name.


Shanghai Fosun Pharma (2196 HK): Innovative Drugs Drive 2025, Internationalization Key For Future

China

Fosun Pharma is a global innovation-driven healthcare group with core businesses in pharmaceutical manufacturing and R&D, medical devices and diagnosis, and healthcare services. The company focuses on therapeutic areas such as oncology, immunology, and central nervous system disorders, offering products like Artesun® and Yi Kai Da. It was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Shanghai, China.

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Hong Kong 2025 Placements - Year so Far and Trends for Potential Primary Placements

1H25 saw a sharp turnaround in HK placements, with 36 US$100m+ deals so far. This compares to only 14 in 2022, 13 in 2023, and 15 in 2024. In this...

Sumeet Singh

Salubris (信立泰) A+H Pre-IPO: 1H26 Results Update

Salubris is seeking an A+H listing. In this note we update the company's fundamentals and business development since our last coverage.

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

APAC Healthcare Weekly (Sept 13) – Hansoh, InSilico, Shionogi, Kyowa Kirin, Samsung Bio, SK Biopharm

Hansoh’s risvutatug rezetecan has been included in NMPA’s Priority Review. InSilico initiates rentosertib Phase 3 trial in IPF. Samsung Biologics...

Tina Banerjee

APAC Healthcare Weekly (Sept 6) – Simcere, Hutchmed, Akeso, Daiichi Sankyo, Alteogen, Pharmaessentia

Simcere and Hutchmend inked outlicensing deals with Roche and GSK, respectively. Akeso’s ivonescimab extends lives vs Keytruda. Alteogen inked...

Tina Banerjee

Shanghai Fosun Pharma (2196 HK): Innovative Drugs Drive 2025, Internationalization Key For Future

Shanghai Fosun Pharmaceutical Group reports 1% revenue growth, with innovative drugs sales up 30% to RMB 9.9B. Strong focus on innovation and...

Tina Banerjee

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Hong Kong 2025 Placements - Year so Far and Trends for Potential Primary Placements

1H25 saw a sharp turnaround in HK placements, with 36 US$100m+ deals so far. This compares to only 14 in 2022, 13 in 2023, and 15 in 2024. In this...

Sumeet Singh

Salubris (信立泰) A+H Pre-IPO: 1H26 Results Update

Salubris is seeking an A+H listing. In this note we update the company's fundamentals and business development since our last coverage.

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

APAC Healthcare Weekly (Sept 13) – Hansoh, InSilico, Shionogi, Kyowa Kirin, Samsung Bio, SK Biopharm

Hansoh’s risvutatug rezetecan has been included in NMPA’s Priority Review. InSilico initiates rentosertib Phase 3 trial in IPF. Samsung Biologics...

Tina Banerjee

APAC Healthcare Weekly (Sept 6) – Simcere, Hutchmed, Akeso, Daiichi Sankyo, Alteogen, Pharmaessentia

Simcere and Hutchmend inked outlicensing deals with Roche and GSK, respectively. Akeso’s ivonescimab extends lives vs Keytruda. Alteogen inked...

Tina Banerjee

Shanghai Fosun Pharma (2196 HK): Innovative Drugs Drive 2025, Internationalization Key For Future

​Shanghai Fosun Pharmaceutical Group reports 1% revenue growth, with innovative drugs sales up 30% to RMB 9.9B. Strong focus on innovation and...

Tina Banerjee

Shanghai Fosun Pharmaceutical Group reports 1% revenue growth, with innovative drugs sales up 30% to RMB 9.9B. Strong focus on innovation and...