Global Healthcare Analyst

Tina Banerjee

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>U.S. has implemented a universal baseline tariff of 10%, effective April 5. Japan faces 24% reciprocal tariff from April 9.</li>
<li>In 2023, Japan exported pharmaceutical products worth $6.34B (~43% of total exports) to the U.S.</li>
<li>Japanese pharma and medical devices companies have significant revenue exposure to the U.S.</li>
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U.S. has implemented a universal baseline tariff of 10%, effective April 5. Japan faces 24% reciprocal tariff from April 9.
In 2023, Japan exported pharmaceutical products worth $6.34B (~43% of total exports) to the U.S.
Japanese pharma and medical devices companies have significant revenue exposure to the U.S.


US Tariff Impact on APAC Healthcare: Focus Country- JAPAN

Equity Bottom-Up

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/kissei-pharmaceutical-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:18303:1" rel="noopener">Kissei Pharmaceutical (4547 JP)</a> reported 16.9% YoY jump in revenue during FY25 driven by Beova and Tavneos despite price revision pressures and generic competition.</li>
<li>The company has issued FY26 guidance of revenue rising 3.6%, with pharmaceuticals segment remaining flat dragged by lower overseas licensing fees.</li>
<li>The only trigger point at this moment happens to be the recent licensing deals signed by the company with various players gives it an opportunity to expand offerings and market.</li>
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Kissei Pharmaceutical (4547 JP) reported 16.9% YoY jump in revenue during FY25 driven by Beova and Tavneos despite price revision pressures and generic competition.
The company has issued FY26 guidance of revenue rising 3.6%, with pharmaceuticals segment remaining flat dragged by lower overseas licensing fees.
The only trigger point at this moment happens to be the recent licensing deals signed by the company with various players gives it an opportunity to expand offerings and market.


Kissei Pharmaceutical (4547 JP): Steady FY25, Licensing Fees To Drag FY26, Margins To Stay Strong

Japan Specialist

Mark Chadwick

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<li>Japanese markets surged, with the Nikkei rising 3.2% on a weaker yen, strong earnings, and tech sector gains, while BoJ held rates steady amid cautious forecasts.</li>
<li>Japan’s economic data showed mixed trends, including falling industrial output, modest retail growth, and declining consumer confidence, raising concerns about domestic demand and labour market softness.</li>
<li>Top stock performers included Sumi Pharma, Toyota Industries, and Nidec, driven by strong earnings, privatization speculation, and bold profit and restructuring plans that lifted investor sentiment.</li>
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Japanese markets surged, with the Nikkei rising 3.2% on a weaker yen, strong earnings, and tech sector gains, while BoJ held rates steady amid cautious forecasts.
Japan’s economic data showed mixed trends, including falling industrial output, modest retail growth, and declining consumer confidence, raising concerns about domestic demand and labour market softness.
Top stock performers included Sumi Pharma, Toyota Industries, and Nidec, driven by strong earnings, privatization speculation, and bold profit and restructuring plans that lifted investor sentiment.


Japan Strategy Weekly | Seven-Day Winning Streak

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<li>The stock market ended on a strong note, with both the Nikkei 225 (+3.4%) and the  Topix (+3.7%) indices posting substantial weekly gains amid ongoing U.S.-Japan trade negotiations</li>
<li>Japanese Economy Minister Ryosei Akazawa's meeting with President Trump on Thursday proved pivotal, with Trump reportedly identifying a deal with Japan as a "top priority."</li>
<li>Auto stocks posted impressive gains Tuesday after reports that Trump was considering pausing his 25% levies on auto imports, with Mazda (+8%) leading the sector for the week.</li>
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The stock market ended on a strong note, with both the Nikkei 225 (+3.4%) and the  Topix (+3.7%) indices posting substantial weekly gains amid ongoing U.S.-Japan trade negotiations
Japanese Economy Minister Ryosei Akazawa's meeting with President Trump on Thursday proved pivotal, with Trump reportedly identifying a deal with Japan as a "top priority."
Auto stocks posted impressive gains Tuesday after reports that Trump was considering pausing his 25% levies on auto imports, with Mazda (+8%) leading the sector for the week.


Japan Strategy Weekly | Stocks Rally as Trade Tensions Ease and Hopes Rise for Bilateral Deal

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<li>Nippon Shinyaku filed NDA of tagraxofusp for a rare aggressive hematologic malignancy in Japan. Shionogi initiated rolling NDA submission to the FDA for Xocova for COVID-19 post-exposure prophylaxis.</li>
<li>Beigene is discontinuing clinical development program for ociperlimab, as a potential treatment for lung cancer. Celltrion received positive CHMP opinion for the addition of the Omlyclo autoinjector formulation.  </li>
<li>The first three children with SR-aGvHD will receive a course of Mesoblast’s Ryoncil commencing this week. Lupin is acquiring UK-based Renascience Pharma, a sole supplier of 4 specialty products.</li>
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Nippon Shinyaku filed NDA of tagraxofusp for a rare aggressive hematologic malignancy in Japan. Shionogi initiated rolling NDA submission to the FDA for Xocova for COVID-19 post-exposure prophylaxis.
Beigene is discontinuing clinical development program for ociperlimab, as a potential treatment for lung cancer. Celltrion received positive CHMP opinion for the addition of the Omlyclo autoinjector formulation.  
The first three children with SR-aGvHD will receive a course of Mesoblast’s Ryoncil commencing this week. Lupin is acquiring UK-based Renascience Pharma, a sole supplier of 4 specialty products.


APAC Healthcare Weekly (April 6)- Nippon Shinyaku, Shionogi, Beigene, Celltrion, Mesoblast, Lupin

Japan

Sumitomo Dainippon Pharma Co., Ltd. mainly manufactures and markets pharmaceuticals for human and veterinary use. The Company also produces and sells livestock feeds, food additives, and chemical products, as well as conducts clinical pathology tests for animals. Sumitomo Dainippon Pharma conducts businesses across worldwide.

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Stock market in Japan surges as U.S.-Japan trade talks progress, with auto stocks seeing significant gains amid potential tariff pause.

Mark Chadwick

APAC Healthcare Weekly (April 6)- Nippon Shinyaku, Shionogi, Beigene, Celltrion, Mesoblast, Lupin

Nippon Shinyaku and Shionogi are filing for new drugs. Beigene dropped a phase 3 oncology asset. Mesoblast is about to start treatment with...

Tina Banerjee

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US Tariff Impact on APAC Healthcare: Focus Country- JAPAN

Trump is expected to sign an executive order to lower prescription drug prices. The question about the feasibility of implementation of Trump’s...

Tina Banerjee

Kissei Pharmaceutical (4547 JP): Steady FY25, Licensing Fees To Drag FY26, Margins To Stay Strong

​Kissei Pharmaceutical reported better-than-expected FY25 result, driven by key drugs. The company issues FY26 guidance of revenue rising 3.6%,...

Tina Banerjee

Japan Strategy Weekly | Seven-Day Winning Streak

​Japanese markets surged on weaker yen, strong earnings, and tech gains, while BoJ held rates steady; mixed economic data raises concerns about...

Mark Chadwick

Japan Strategy Weekly | Stocks Rally as Trade Tensions Ease and Hopes Rise for Bilateral Deal

​Stock market in Japan surges as U.S.-Japan trade talks progress, with auto stocks seeing significant gains amid potential tariff pause.

Mark Chadwick

APAC Healthcare Weekly (April 6)- Nippon Shinyaku, Shionogi, Beigene, Celltrion, Mesoblast, Lupin

Nippon Shinyaku and Shionogi are filing for new drugs. Beigene dropped a phase 3 oncology asset. Mesoblast is about to start treatment with...

Tina Banerjee

Kissei Pharmaceutical reported better-than-expected FY25 result, driven by key drugs. The company issues FY26 guidance of revenue rising 3.6%,...

Japanese markets surged on weaker yen, strong earnings, and tech gains, while BoJ held rates steady; mixed economic data raises concerns about...

Stock market in Japan surges as U.S.-Japan trade talks progress, with auto stocks seeing significant gains amid potential tariff pause.