Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events, Quiddity Advisors

David Blennerhassett

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Quiddity Advisors

Event-Driven

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<li>Biopharmaceutical outfit <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/shanghai-henlius-biotech-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:27888:1" rel="noopener">Shanghai Henlius Biotech (2696 HK)</a> is <a href="https://www1.hkexnews.hk/listedco/listconews/sehk/2024/0523/2024052300005.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">currently suspended</a> pursuant to the Takeovers Code.</li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/shanghai-fosun-pharmaceutical-group" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:8045" rel="noopener">Shanghai Fosun Pharmaceutical (Group) (2196 HK)</a> holds ~60% in Henlius, mostly via domestic shares. Co-founders and Qatar Authority hold ~28% and 8% the H shares respectively.</li>
<li>IF an Offer were to unfold, it would be the third in this space in the past two months, after Offers for <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/sciclone-pharmaceuticals-holdings-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:17351:1" rel="noopener">Sciclone (6600 HK)</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/yichang-hec-changjiang-pharmaceutical" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:21040:1" rel="noopener">Yichang HEC (1558 HK)</a>,</li>
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Biopharmaceutical outfit Shanghai Henlius Biotech (2696 HK) is currently suspended pursuant to the Takeovers Code.

Shanghai Fosun Pharmaceutical (Group) (2196 HK) holds ~60% in Henlius, mostly via domestic shares. Co-founders and Qatar Authority hold ~28% and 8% the H shares respectively.
IF an Offer were to unfold, it would be the third in this space in the past two months, after Offers for Sciclone (6600 HK) and Yichang HEC (1558 HK),


Blue Lotus China New Economy Research, Blue Lotus Research Institute

Eric Wen

Blue Lotus China New Economy Research

China growth and global non-US Internet equities

Blue Lotus Research Institute

Blue Lotus Research is a Hong Kong Type 4 Licensed investment advisory firm focusing on Chinese growth equities and global non-US Internet equities

Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>C1Q24 was marked by liquidity crises in innovative drug and medical device, and depressed margin in digital health. We believe this is a buying opportunity;</li>
<li>PD-1 has recovered nicely in C2H23 and exceeded our expectation made for 2023.We forecast 20% YoY growth in 2024.Further,pipeline maturity has led to new drugs in autoimmune and metabolic drugs;</li>
<li>Biosimilar has proven to be part of the solution to deal with low paying ability of Chinese healthcare and denial of access to the high paying US healthcare market. </li>
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C1Q24 was marked by liquidity crises in innovative drug and medical device, and depressed margin in digital health. We believe this is a buying opportunity;
PD-1 has recovered nicely in C2H23 and exceeded our expectation made for 2023.We forecast 20% YoY growth in 2024.Further,pipeline maturity has led to new drugs in autoimmune and metabolic drugs;
Biosimilar has proven to be part of the solution to deal with low paying ability of Chinese healthcare and denial of access to the high paying US healthcare market. 


[Blue Lotus Healthcare Sector Update]: Bottom-Fishing at the Bottom of the Business Cycle

APAC IPOs & Placements, Aequitas Research

Clarence Chu

APAC 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

Akeso Biopharma Inc / Equity Capital Markets

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/akeso-biopharma-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:28830:1" rel="noopener">Akeso Biopharma Inc (9926 HK)</a> is looking to raise US$155m from its primary placement.</li>
<li>Proceeds from the deal would be geared towards R&amp;D expenditure for its preclinical programs, expediting clinical trials, and towards commercializing its existing approved products.</li>
<li>Accounting for 3% of shares outstanding, and representing 5.7 days of its three month ADV, the deal would be a relatively small one for the firm to digest.</li>
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Akeso Biopharma Inc (9926 HK) is looking to raise US$155m from its primary placement.
Proceeds from the deal would be geared towards R&amp;D expenditure for its preclinical programs, expediting clinical trials, and towards commercializing its existing approved products.
Accounting for 3% of shares outstanding, and representing 5.7 days of its three month ADV, the deal would be a relatively small one for the firm to digest.


Akeso Inc Placement - A Small One to Digest, Momentum Has Been Strong

HK/China Healthcare Analyst (ex-Fosun Pharma)

Xinyao (Criss) Wang

Zhejiang Orient Gene Biotech C / Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>The national centralized procurement of high-value medical consumables for intraocular lens (IOL) and medical consumables related to sports medicine released results, with lower than expected price reductions. </li>
<li>Despite anti-corruption campaign, the business/profit model validation process of Chinese Biotech has not slowed down. There’s a chance to see Chinese Biotech turn losses into profits in 2024-2025.</li>
<li>Zhejiang Orient Gene Biotech (688298 CH) once brought considerable returns to investors, but now the beautiful story is over.After deletion from CSI Medical Service Index, share price could remain weak.</li>
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The national centralized procurement of high-value medical consumables for intraocular lens (IOL) and medical consumables related to sports medicine released results, with lower than expected price reductions. 
Despite anti-corruption campaign, the business/profit model validation process of Chinese Biotech has not slowed down. There’s a chance to see Chinese Biotech turn losses into profits in 2024-2025.
Zhejiang Orient Gene Biotech (688298 CH) once brought considerable returns to investors, but now the beautiful story is over.After deletion from CSI Medical Service Index, share price could remain weak.


China Healthcare Weekly (Dec.1) - Medical Device VBP, Biotech to Breakeven Soon, Orient Gene Biotech

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

<ul>
<li>Globalization and innovation are two core paths for companies’ development, but with completely different effects.Instead of rushing to go global, it’s better to calm down to focus on R&amp;D first.</li>
<li>Many domestic companies choose Me-Too strategy, which is considered a “shortcut”. However, Me-Too strategy is not always successful. We analyzed different scenarios to help investors better distinguish valuable Me-Too strategies.</li>
<li>There could be a potential short-term correction in healthcare sector. Since trading opportunities remain, rebound would come next, but stock-picking would not be the same as in the past.</li>
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Globalization and innovation are two core paths for companies’ development, but with completely different effects.Instead of rushing to go global, it’s better to calm down to focus on R&amp;D first.
Many domestic companies choose Me-Too strategy, which is considered a “shortcut”. However, Me-Too strategy is not always successful. We analyzed different scenarios to help investors better distinguish valuable Me-Too strategies.
There could be a potential short-term correction in healthcare sector. Since trading opportunities remain, rebound would come next, but stock-picking would not be the same as in the past.


China Healthcare Weekly (Nov.3)-Share Price Correction,Valuable Shortcut,Globalization Vs Innovation

China

Shanghai Henlius Biotech, Inc develops and produces drugs. The Company develops and produces monoclonal antibody biosimilar drugs, bio betters, novel monoclonal antibodys, and other drugs. Shanghai Henlius Biotech throughout China.

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Shanghai Henlius Biotech (2696 HK)

Henlius Biotech (2696 HK): Fosun Offer?

IF Fosun wants to take the company private, an Offer Price of $26/share, may get the job done. $30/share would be optically be more preferable.

David Blennerhassett

[Blue Lotus Healthcare Sector Update]: Bottom-Fishing at the Bottom of the Business Cycle

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Blue Lotus Research Institute

Akeso Inc Placement - A Small One to Digest, Momentum Has Been Strong

Akeso Biopharma Inc (9926 HK) is looking to raise US$155m from its primary placement. Representing 5.7 days of its three month ADV, the deal would...

Clarence Chu

China Healthcare Weekly (Dec.1) - Medical Device VBP, Biotech to Breakeven Soon, Orient Gene Biotech

VBP result for intraocular lens/sports medicine consumables is better than expected.There’s a chance to see Chinese Biotech turn loss into profits...

Xinyao (Criss) Wang

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Henlius Biotech (2696 HK): Fosun Offer?

IF Fosun wants to take the company private, an Offer Price of $26/share, may get the job done. $30/share would be optically be more preferable.

David Blennerhassett

[Blue Lotus Healthcare Sector Update]: Bottom-Fishing at the Bottom of the Business Cycle

​Liquidity crises in healthcare innovation present buying opportunity;PD-1 exceeds expectations with 20%YoY growth forecast for 2024;Biosimilars...

Blue Lotus Research Institute

Akeso Inc Placement - A Small One to Digest, Momentum Has Been Strong

Akeso Biopharma Inc (9926 HK) is looking to raise US$155m from its primary placement. Representing 5.7 days of its three month ADV, the deal would...

Clarence Chu

China Healthcare Weekly (Dec.1) - Medical Device VBP, Biotech to Breakeven Soon, Orient Gene Biotech

VBP result for intraocular lens/sports medicine consumables is better than expected.There’s a chance to see Chinese Biotech turn loss into profits...

Xinyao (Criss) Wang

China Healthcare Weekly (Nov.3)-Share Price Correction,Valuable Shortcut,Globalization Vs Innovation

Success of globalization ultimately relies on strong innovative capabilities. Here's how to distinguish valuable shortcuts - Me-Too strategy....

Xinyao (Criss) Wang

Liquidity crises in healthcare innovation present buying opportunity;PD-1 exceeds expectations with 20%YoY growth forecast for 2024;Biosimilars...