Global Healthcare Analyst

Tina Banerjee

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>Leads Biolabs initiated Phase 2 clinical study evaluating LBL-024 for the first-line treatment of HCC. Henlius Biotech got FDA approval for Poherdy, as the first interchangeable biosimilar to Roche’s Perjeta.</li>
<li>Otsuka announced positive Phase 3 interim analysis of sibeprenlimab for immunoglobulin A nephropathy. ABL Bio signed technology transfer and joint R&amp;D agreement with Eli Lilly for upfront payment of $40M.</li>
<li>Boryung Pharmaceutical began construction to double its oral penicillin production capacity. Eubiologics published positive result from Phase 3 clinical trial evaluating EuTYPH-C, a typhoid conjugate vaccine.</li>
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Leads Biolabs initiated Phase 2 clinical study evaluating LBL-024 for the first-line treatment of HCC. Henlius Biotech got FDA approval for Poherdy, as the first interchangeable biosimilar to Roche’s Perjeta.
Otsuka announced positive Phase 3 interim analysis of sibeprenlimab for immunoglobulin A nephropathy. ABL Bio signed technology transfer and joint R&amp;D agreement with Eli Lilly for upfront payment of $40M.
Boryung Pharmaceutical began construction to double its oral penicillin production capacity. Eubiologics published positive result from Phase 3 clinical trial evaluating EuTYPH-C, a typhoid conjugate vaccine.


APAC Healthcare Weekly (November 16) – Leads Bio, Henlius Bio, Otsuka, ABL Bio, Boryung, Eubiologics

Equity Bottom-Up

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories / Equity Bottom-Up

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/dr-reddy-s-laboratories-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:16406:1" rel="noopener">Dr. Reddy's Laboratories (DRRD IN)</a> reported 14% YoY growth in net profit in Q2FY26, on 10% YoY growth in revenue. Declining contribution from North America is adversely affecting margin.</li>
<li>With lenalidomide benefit fading away, DRL’s North America business revenue has become stagnant. During Q2FY26, North America recorded revenue of INR32B, down 13% YoY and 5% QoQ.</li>
<li>NRT portfolio and domestic business cannot be strong revenue and margin drivers. DRL is relying on semaglutide and abatacept as major drivers, which will be reflected not before FY28.</li>
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Dr. Reddy's Laboratories (DRRD IN) reported 14% YoY growth in net profit in Q2FY26, on 10% YoY growth in revenue. Declining contribution from North America is adversely affecting margin.
With lenalidomide benefit fading away, DRL’s North America business revenue has become stagnant. During Q2FY26, North America recorded revenue of INR32B, down 13% YoY and 5% QoQ.
NRT portfolio and domestic business cannot be strong revenue and margin drivers. DRL is relying on semaglutide and abatacept as major drivers, which will be reflected not before FY28.


Dr. Reddy's Laboratories (DRRD IN): Soft US Performance Drags Margin; New Launches to Bring Respite?

HK/China Healthcare Analyst (ex-Fosun Pharma)

Xinyao (Criss) Wang

Equity Capital Markets

Jingze Biopharmaceutical (Hefei) / Equity Capital Markets

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<li>JZB33 is expected to have more growth potential than JZB30. However, the rhFSH market is highly competitive. JZB30/JZB33 not only need to compete with MNCs but also domestic Big Pharma.</li>
<li>The "inverted pyramid" pipeline distribution leads to a high dependence JZB30, JZB33, JZB05 for Jingze's performance growth in the next 3-5 years, thus lacking sustained innovation and growth momentum.</li>
<li>Post-Money valuation was RMB3.09 billion after Series C+ Financing. We think valuation of Jingze should be lower than Henlius, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/chengdu-kanghong-pharmaceutical-group-a" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:24723:1" rel="noopener">Chengdu Kanghong </a>due to the concerns on commercialization outlook/Biosimilar VBP.</li>
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JZB33 is expected to have more growth potential than JZB30. However, the rhFSH market is highly competitive. JZB30/JZB33 not only need to compete with MNCs but also domestic Big Pharma.
The "inverted pyramid" pipeline distribution leads to a high dependence JZB30, JZB33, JZB05 for Jingze's performance growth in the next 3-5 years, thus lacking sustained innovation and growth momentum.
Post-Money valuation was RMB3.09 billion after Series C+ Financing. We think valuation of Jingze should be lower than Henlius, Chengdu Kanghong due to the concerns on commercialization outlook/Biosimilar VBP.


Pre-IPO Jingze Biopharmaceutical (Hefei) - The Concerns and the Outlook

Hangzhou Kangji Medical Instrument Co., Ltd. / Equity Bottom-Up

Hangzhou Kangji Medical Instrument Co., Ltd.

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<li>The steady growth in revenue/overseas revenue proportion/gross profit indicated that Kangji’s core business was still in good shape in 25H1. Losses of Weijing increased because commercialization is in initial stage.</li>
<li>The declining net profit in 25H1 may encourage some investors to support the privatization, but there are still some investors planning to oppose this privatization based on the sample screenshots.</li>
<li>Risk-Takers can bet on the success of privatization to obtain arbitrage returns.But deal break also offers an excellent opportunity to buy at a low price(similar to the playbook on Henlius).</li>
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The steady growth in revenue/overseas revenue proportion/gross profit indicated that Kangji’s core business was still in good shape in 25H1. Losses of Weijing increased because commercialization is in initial stage.
The declining net profit in 25H1 may encourage some investors to support the privatization, but there are still some investors planning to oppose this privatization based on the sample screenshots.
Risk-Takers can bet on the success of privatization to obtain arbitrage returns.But deal break also offers an excellent opportunity to buy at a low price(similar to the playbook on Henlius).


Kangji Medical (9997 HK) Privatization Update - About the 25H1 Results and the Privatization Outlook

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/remegen-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:29191:1" rel="noopener">Remegen (9995 HK)</a> recorded revenue of RMB 1.1B, a 48% rise YoY, driven by robust sales growth of telitacicept (treatment of autoimmune diseases) and disitamab vedotin (treatment of solid tumors).</li>
<li>Remegen entered into a license agreement with Vor Biopharma (telitacicept global rights) and Santen (RC28-E rights in China and other few countries). Upfront payments to reflect in revenues in 2H25.  </li>
<li>Vor Biopharma is conducting a global multi-center Phase III clinical trial (first patient enrolled in August 2024, in U.S) of telitacicept for the treatment of patients with myasthenia gravis (gMG).</li>
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Remegen (9995 HK) recorded revenue of RMB 1.1B, a 48% rise YoY, driven by robust sales growth of telitacicept (treatment of autoimmune diseases) and disitamab vedotin (treatment of solid tumors).
Remegen entered into a license agreement with Vor Biopharma (telitacicept global rights) and Santen (RC28-E rights in China and other few countries). Upfront payments to reflect in revenues in 2H25.  
Vor Biopharma is conducting a global multi-center Phase III clinical trial (first patient enrolled in August 2024, in U.S) of telitacicept for the treatment of patients with myasthenia gravis (gMG).


Remegen (9995 HK): 2H25 Upfront Boost; Indication Expansion Positive; Overseas Trial Results Awaited

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)

APAC Healthcare Weekly (November 16) – Leads Bio, Henlius Bio, Otsuka, ABL Bio, Boryung, Eubiologics

Henlius got FDA approval for Perjeta biosimilar. Otsuka reports positive Phase 3 trial result for sibepernlimab. ABL Bio signed deal with Lilly....

Tina Banerjee

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories (DRRD IN): Soft US Performance Drags Margin; New Launches to Bring Respite?

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories sees 14% YoY profit growth in Q2FY26, but faces challenges with declining North America revenue impacting margins. Future...

Tina Banerjee

Pre-IPO Jingze Biopharmaceutical (Hefei) - The Concerns and the Outlook

"Inverted pyramid" pipeline distribution lead to high dependence JZB30/JZB33/JZB05 for Jingze's performance growth, thus lacking sustained...

Xinyao (Criss) Wang

Kangji Medical (9997 HK) Privatization Update - About the 25H1 Results and the Privatization Outlook

The Scheme Document has been released, with notices of the Court Meeting and the EGM to be held on Nov.10. Although there are still some investors...

Xinyao (Criss) Wang

Remegen (9995 HK): 2H25 Upfront Boost; Indication Expansion Positive; Overseas Trial Results Awaited

Remegen (9995 HK) posted 48% revenue growth driven by sales of telitacicept and disitamab vedotin. License agreements augur well. Overseas trial...

Tina Banerjee

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APAC Healthcare Weekly (November 16) – Leads Bio, Henlius Bio, Otsuka, ABL Bio, Boryung, Eubiologics

Henlius got FDA approval for Perjeta biosimilar. Otsuka reports positive Phase 3 trial result for sibepernlimab. ABL Bio signed deal with Lilly....

Tina Banerjee

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories (DRRD IN): Soft US Performance Drags Margin; New Launches to Bring Respite?

​Dr. Reddy's Laboratories sees 14% YoY profit growth in Q2FY26, but faces challenges with declining North America revenue impacting margins. Future...

Tina Banerjee

Pre-IPO Jingze Biopharmaceutical (Hefei) - The Concerns and the Outlook

"Inverted pyramid" pipeline distribution lead to high dependence JZB30/JZB33/JZB05 for Jingze's performance growth, thus lacking sustained...

Xinyao (Criss) Wang

Kangji Medical (9997 HK) Privatization Update - About the 25H1 Results and the Privatization Outlook

The Scheme Document has been released, with notices of the Court Meeting and the EGM to be held on Nov.10. Although there are still some investors...

Xinyao (Criss) Wang

Remegen (9995 HK): 2H25 Upfront Boost; Indication Expansion Positive; Overseas Trial Results Awaited

​Remegen (9995 HK) posted 48% revenue growth driven by sales of telitacicept and disitamab vedotin. License agreements augur well. Overseas trial...

Tina Banerjee

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories sees 14% YoY profit growth in Q2FY26, but faces challenges with declining North America revenue impacting margins. Future...

Remegen (9995 HK) posted 48% revenue growth driven by sales of telitacicept and disitamab vedotin. License agreements augur well. Overseas trial...