Global Healthcare Analyst

Tina Banerjee

Equity Bottom-Up

Yichang HEC Changjiang Pharma / Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>During H1 2022, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/yichang-hec-changjiang-pharmaceutical" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:21040:1" rel="noopener">Yichang HEC Changjiang Pharma (1558 HK)</a> recorded revenue of RMB1.3 billion, representing 540% y/y growth, driven by 1,776% y/y revenue growth from its core product Kewei.</li>
<li>With gradual recovery of patient traffic in medical institutions and increasing number of flu cases, Kewei showed a trend of recovery in its sales volume leveraging on its market leadership.</li>
<li>HEC Pharma has a comprehensive insulin portfolio, which covers both second and third generations of insulin. With 116 million diabetes patients, China has significant market opportunity for insulin.</li>
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During H1 2022, Yichang HEC Changjiang Pharma (1558 HK) recorded revenue of RMB1.3 billion, representing 540% y/y growth, driven by 1,776% y/y revenue growth from its core product Kewei.
With gradual recovery of patient traffic in medical institutions and increasing number of flu cases, Kewei showed a trend of recovery in its sales volume leveraging on its market leadership.
HEC Pharma has a comprehensive insulin portfolio, which covers both second and third generations of insulin. With 116 million diabetes patients, China has significant market opportunity for insulin.


HEC Pharma (1558 HK): Core Product Saw Volume Recovery in 1H 2022; New Launches to Accelerate Growth

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<li>HEC Pharma (1558 HK) launched multiple new products, which will reduce its over-dependence on a single drug. Among those, insulin and oral HCV drug have large market opportunities in China.</li>
<li>As of 30 June 2021, 11 products of the company have won the bid for centralized bulk purchase of drugs, including six products have won the bid in H1 2021.</li>
<li>HEC’s rich pipeline consists of 50 innovative class 1 drugs, targeting fast-growing therapeutic areas including oncology. Its late-stage pipeline will enable robust product launches in 2022 and beyond.</li>
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HEC Pharma (1558 HK) launched multiple new products, which will reduce its over-dependence on a single drug. Among those, insulin and oral HCV drug have large market opportunities in China.
As of 30 June 2021, 11 products of the company have won the bid for centralized bulk purchase of drugs, including six products have won the bid in H1 2021.
HEC’s rich pipeline consists of 50 innovative class 1 drugs, targeting fast-growing therapeutic areas including oncology. Its late-stage pipeline will enable robust product launches in 2022 and beyond.


Yichang HEC Changjiang Pharma (1558 HK): Multiple New Products Launches Bring New Opportunities

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events, Quiddity Advisors

David Blennerhassett

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Quiddity Advisors

Event-Driven

China Huarong Asset Management / Event-Driven

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/china-huarong-asset-management" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:968:1" rel="noopener">China Huarong Asset Management (2799 HK)</a>, which is expected to be in contravention of Hong Kong's public float, is contemplating the "full circulation" of some domestic shares. </li>
<li>If implemented, the conversion of these domestic shares would be largely ceremonial.</li>
<li>To date, 28 companies have sought approval to convert their domestic shares and/or unlisted foreign shares into H shares on the Hong Kong exchange. </li>
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China Huarong Asset Management (2799 HK), which is expected to be in contravention of Hong Kong's public float, is contemplating the "full circulation" of some domestic shares. 
If implemented, the conversion of these domestic shares would be largely ceremonial.
To date, 28 companies have sought approval to convert their domestic shares and/or unlisted foreign shares into H shares on the Hong Kong exchange. 


China Huarong (2799 HK)'s Full Circulation

HK/China Healthcare Analyst (ex-Fosun Pharma)

Xinyao (Criss) Wang

Equity Capital Markets

Shanghai Ark Biopharmaceutical / Equity Capital Markets

In the era of excessive competition of anti-tumor drugs, many enterprises began to make layout in other fields such as ophthalmologic drugs, respiratory drugs, dermatologic drugs, antiviral drugs and so on. On June 29th, 2021, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/shanghai-ark-biopharmaceutical-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:33766:1" rel="noopener">Shanghai Ark Biopharmaceutical (SAB HK)</a> submitted its prospectus to the HKEX and officially started its IPO process. Ark is an innovative biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery and development of novel therapeutics addressing unmet medical needs in respiratory and lung diseases. This insight mainly analyzed the important product candidates in the pipeline and related concerns.

In the era of excessive competition of anti-tumor drugs, many enterprises began to make layout in other fields such as ophthalmologic drugs, respiratory drugs, dermatologic drugs, antiviral drugs and so on. On June 29th, 2021, Shanghai Ark Biopharmaceutical (SAB HK) submitted its prospectus to the HKEX and officially started its IPO process. Ark is an innovative biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery and development of novel therapeutics addressing unmet medical needs in respiratory and lung diseases. This insight mainly analyzed the important product candidates in the pipeline and related concerns.

Pre-IPO Shanghai Ark Biopharmaceutical - Insights on Pipeline and Related Concerns

On February 24, 2021, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/apollomics-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:32186:1" rel="noopener">Apollomics Inc (1435488D US)</a> applied to be listed on the main board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. The Company is an innovative biotechnology company focusing on the discovery and development of oncology therapies. Apollomics intends to use the proceeds of this fundraising for R&amp;D activities, preparation for registration filings, commercial process development, manufacturing registrational trial material, expansion of business and other general corporate purposes. The following mainly provided insights on its major products in the pipeline.

On February 24, 2021, Apollomics Inc (1435488D US) applied to be listed on the main board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. The Company is an innovative biotechnology company focusing on the discovery and development of oncology therapies. Apollomics intends to use the proceeds of this fundraising for R&amp;D activities, preparation for registration filings, commercial process development, manufacturing registrational trial material, expansion of business and other general corporate purposes. The following mainly provided insights on its major products in the pipeline.

Pre-IPO Apollomics - Concerns on Competition and Commercialization Despite Some Promising Products

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YiChang HEC ChangJiang Pharmaceutical Co Ltd develops a variety of drugs.  The Company develops and sells drugs for anti-virus, metabolic diseases, cardiovascular, and more.

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HEC Pharma (1558 HK): Core Product Saw Volume Recovery in 1H 2022; New Launches to Accelerate Growth

HEC Pharma’s revenue jumped ~6x in 1H22, driven by volume recovery of its core drug Kewei. Going ahead, new generic launches and insulin portfolio...

Tina Banerjee