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Tina Banerjee

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/hanmi-pharm-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:12476:1" rel="noopener">Hanmi Pharm (128940 KS)</a> has reported mixed performance for 3Q25. Despite flat topline and high R&amp;D investment, mid-single digit growth in operating profit is the key highlight of 3Q25 result.</li>
<li>Interim topline results of Phase 3 trials for efpeglenatide have raised expectations that the drug will establish itself as a "national obesity drug" based on excellent efficacy and proven safety.</li>
<li>The company submitted clinical trial application to FDA for HM17321. Hanmi received FDA approval to initiate a Phase 2 clinical trial with HM15275, which is expected to commence this month.</li>
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Hanmi Pharm (128940 KS) has reported mixed performance for 3Q25. Despite flat topline and high R&amp;D investment, mid-single digit growth in operating profit is the key highlight of 3Q25 result.
Interim topline results of Phase 3 trials for efpeglenatide have raised expectations that the drug will establish itself as a "national obesity drug" based on excellent efficacy and proven safety.
The company submitted clinical trial application to FDA for HM17321. Hanmi received FDA approval to initiate a Phase 2 clinical trial with HM15275, which is expected to commence this month.


Hanmi Pharm (128940 KS): Flagship Drugs Boost 3Q25 Result Amid Obesity Pipeline Progress

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>Takeda has dropped AstraZeneca-partnered antibody drug candidate from its pipeline. Eisai and Merck are closing late-stage trial of Lenvima plus Keytruda in hepatocellular carcinoma on disappointing result.</li>
<li>Wuxi AppTec sharpens CRDMO business by selling its China-based clinical research subsidiaries. FDA has designated Celltrion’s Stoboclo and Osenvelt as interchangeable biosimilars to the reference products Prolia and Xgeva, respectively.</li>
<li>CSL is delaying demerger of CSL Seqirus ‘to maximise shareholder value.’ PharmaEssentia has filed for the additional indication of Besremi for Essential Thrombocythemia (ET) with the FDA.</li>
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Takeda has dropped AstraZeneca-partnered antibody drug candidate from its pipeline. Eisai and Merck are closing late-stage trial of Lenvima plus Keytruda in hepatocellular carcinoma on disappointing result.
Wuxi AppTec sharpens CRDMO business by selling its China-based clinical research subsidiaries. FDA has designated Celltrion’s Stoboclo and Osenvelt as interchangeable biosimilars to the reference products Prolia and Xgeva, respectively.
CSL is delaying demerger of CSL Seqirus ‘to maximise shareholder value.’ PharmaEssentia has filed for the additional indication of Besremi for Essential Thrombocythemia (ET) with the FDA.


APAC Healthcare Weekly (November 2) – Takeda, Eisai, Wuxi AppTec, Celltrion, CSL, PharmaEssentia

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<li>Daiichi Sankyo’s indication expansion application for Enhertu has been accepted for review by FDA for certain types of breast cancers. Santen’s new drug application has been accepted in China.  </li>
<li>Hanmi Pharm entered into a global licensing agreement with Gilead Sciences granting Gilead the exclusive rights to develop and commercialize encequidar. Boryung is acquiring Sanofi’s cytotoxic anti-cancer drug Taxotere.</li>
<li>IHH Healthcare received SEBI approval for mandatory open offer for 26% stake in Fortis Healthcare. Lupin has launched Liraglutide prefilled pen, bioequivalent to Victoza, in the U.S.</li>
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Daiichi Sankyo’s indication expansion application for Enhertu has been accepted for review by FDA for certain types of breast cancers. Santen’s new drug application has been accepted in China.  
Hanmi Pharm entered into a global licensing agreement with Gilead Sciences granting Gilead the exclusive rights to develop and commercialize encequidar. Boryung is acquiring Sanofi’s cytotoxic anti-cancer drug Taxotere.
IHH Healthcare received SEBI approval for mandatory open offer for 26% stake in Fortis Healthcare. Lupin has launched Liraglutide prefilled pen, bioequivalent to Victoza, in the U.S.


APAC Healthcare Weekly (October 5) – Daiichi Sankyo, Santen, Hanmi Pharm, Boryung, IHH Health, Lupin

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<li>Fosun Pharma received approval for Fovinaciclib Citrate Capsules for certain types of breast cancers. Chugai’s oral GLP-1 drug candidate demonstrated semaglutide-beating result in Phase 3 trial being conducted by Lilly.</li>
<li>Astellas Pharma got conditional approval of Izervay in Japan. SK Biopharmaceuticals announced positive result from Phase 3 trial evaluating cenobamate for Primary Generalized Tonic-Clonic (PGTC) Seizures.</li>
<li>Alteogen’s partner Merck moved one step ahead toward European approval of subcutaneous version of Keytruda. HK inno.N has launched its acid-related gastrointestinal diseases drug, PCAB in India.</li>
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Fosun Pharma received approval for Fovinaciclib Citrate Capsules for certain types of breast cancers. Chugai’s oral GLP-1 drug candidate demonstrated semaglutide-beating result in Phase 3 trial being conducted by Lilly.
Astellas Pharma got conditional approval of Izervay in Japan. SK Biopharmaceuticals announced positive result from Phase 3 trial evaluating cenobamate for Primary Generalized Tonic-Clonic (PGTC) Seizures.
Alteogen’s partner Merck moved one step ahead toward European approval of subcutaneous version of Keytruda. HK inno.N has launched its acid-related gastrointestinal diseases drug, PCAB in India.


APAC Healthcare Weekly (September 21)– Fosun Pharm, Chugai, Astellas, SK Biopharm, Alteogen, HK Inno

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<li>Celltrion is acquiring a biopharmaceutical production plant in the U.S. capable of producing key biopharmaceuticals. Alteogen received positive opinion from European Medicines Agency for its Eylea biosimilar.</li>
<li>Wuxi Biologics has begun construction for new modular Drug Product facility in Singapore. CSPC Pharmaceutical entered into an exclusive license agreement with Madrigal Pharmaceuticals, for its oral GLP-1 drug candidate.</li>
<li>Jiangsu Hengrui Pharmaceuticals has entered into agreements with GlaxoSmithKline, to grant GSK an exclusive worldwide right (excluding China) of HRS-9821 and up to 11 other programs.</li>
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Celltrion is acquiring a biopharmaceutical production plant in the U.S. capable of producing key biopharmaceuticals. Alteogen received positive opinion from European Medicines Agency for its Eylea biosimilar.
Wuxi Biologics has begun construction for new modular Drug Product facility in Singapore. CSPC Pharmaceutical entered into an exclusive license agreement with Madrigal Pharmaceuticals, for its oral GLP-1 drug candidate.
Jiangsu Hengrui Pharmaceuticals has entered into agreements with GlaxoSmithKline, to grant GSK an exclusive worldwide right (excluding China) of HRS-9821 and up to 11 other programs.


APAC Healthcare Weekly (Aug 3)– Celltrion, Alteogen, Wuxi Bio, CSPC, Jiangsu Hengrui, Eisai, Kissei

South Korea

SK Biopharmaceuticals Co., Ltd. researches and develops new drugs. The Company develops and markets brain disorders treatment drugs, central nervous system disorders treatment drugs, and other products. SK Biopharmaceuticals markets its products worldwide.

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SK Biopharmaceuticals (326030 KS)

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Hanmi Pharm (128940 KS): Flagship Drugs Boost 3Q25 Result Amid Obesity Pipeline Progress

​Hanmi Pharm reports mixed 3Q25 performance with flat topline and mid-single digit growth in operating profit. Expectations are rising on...

Tina Banerjee

APAC Healthcare Weekly (November 2) – Takeda, Eisai, Wuxi AppTec, Celltrion, CSL, PharmaEssentia

Takeda and Eisai witnessed clinical trials setback. Wuxi AppTec is selling China-based CRO subsidiaries. CSL is delaying demerger of CSL Seqirus....

Tina Banerjee

APAC Healthcare Weekly (October 5) – Daiichi Sankyo, Santen, Hanmi Pharm, Boryung, IHH Health, Lupin

Daiichi Sankyo’s label expansion application for Enhertu has been accepted by FDA. Hanmi Pharm entered into global licensing agreement with Gilead...

Tina Banerjee

APAC Healthcare Weekly (September 21)– Fosun Pharm, Chugai, Astellas, SK Biopharm, Alteogen, HK Inno

Fosun Pharma and Astellas got new drug approvals. Chugai and SK Biopharma announced positive Phase 3 trial result. Alteogen’s technology powered...

Tina Banerjee

APAC Healthcare Weekly (Aug 3)– Celltrion, Alteogen, Wuxi Bio, CSPC, Jiangsu Hengrui, Eisai, Kissei

Celltrion is acquiring a biopharmaceutical production plant in US. Wuxi Bio starts construction of new facility. CSPC and Jiangsu Hengrui stuck...

Tina Banerjee

Hanmi Pharm reports mixed 3Q25 performance with flat topline and mid-single digit growth in operating profit. Expectations are rising on...