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Daily Brief Health Care: Percheron Therapeutics , Alliance Healthcare Group Ltd, Asian Healthcare Specialists and more

By | Daily Briefs, Healthcare

In today’s briefing:

  • Percheron Therapeutics — Phase II visibility drives valuation upgrade
  • Percheron Therapeutics — Phase II visibility drives valuation upgrade
  • Primer: Alliance Healthcare Group Ltd (AHG SP) – Nov 2025
  • Primer: Asian Healthcare Specialists (AHSP SP) – Nov 2025


Percheron Therapeutics — Phase II visibility drives valuation upgrade

By Edison Investment Research

We have refreshed our investment case for Percheron as the company heads into CY26 with a clearly defined Phase II plan for HMBD-002, backed by positive Phase I data and a strengthened management team. Our model now reflects the likely Phase II basket design, comprising exploratory and subsequent expansion cohorts, along with refined assumptions on study size, sequencing and timelines across the four priority indications: triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC), EGFR-mutant non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), HER2-negative oesophageal adenocarcinoma and endometrial cancer. With trial initiation likely to be staggered (we model a three- to six-month gap between each arm), we anticipate TNBC and NSCLC to be the lead indications, reflecting their larger addressable markets and clearer early-stage partnering interest. We expect the company to self-sponsor the Phase II studies with a global licensing deal in 2029, ahead of Phase III. Our valuation increases to A$79.0m or 7.3c/share, from A$66.7m or 6.1c/share.


Percheron Therapeutics — Phase II visibility drives valuation upgrade

By Edison Investment Research

We have refreshed our investment case for Percheron as the company heads into CY26 with a clearly defined Phase II plan for HMBD-002, backed by positive Phase I data and a strengthened management team. Our model now reflects the likely Phase II basket design, comprising exploratory and subsequent expansion cohorts, along with refined assumptions on study size, sequencing and timelines across the four priority indications: triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC), EGFR-mutant non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), HER2-negative oesophageal adenocarcinoma and endometrial cancer. With trial initiation likely to be staggered (we model a three- to six-month gap between each arm), we anticipate TNBC and NSCLC to be the lead indications, reflecting their larger addressable markets and clearer early-stage partnering interest. We expect the company to self-sponsor the Phase II studies with a global licensing deal in 2029, ahead of Phase III. Our valuation increases to A$79.0m or 7.3c/share, from A$66.7m or 6.1c/share.


Primer: Alliance Healthcare Group Ltd (AHG SP) – Nov 2025

By αSK

  • Alliance Healthcare Group (AHG) is an integrated healthcare provider in Singapore, strategically positioned to capitalize on favorable industry tailwinds, including an aging population and increasing demand for digital health services.
  • The company’s growth is driven by its diversified business segments, encompassing Managed Healthcare Solutions, GP and Specialist Clinics, Pharmaceutical Services, and a growing Mobile and Digital Health division.
  • While demonstrating strong revenue growth, the company faces challenges related to rising operating costs and investments in new ventures that are currently impacting profitability.

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Primer: Asian Healthcare Specialists (AHSP SP) – Nov 2025

By αSK

  • Multi-disciplinary Specialist Group with Regional Aspirations: Asian Healthcare Specialists (AHS) is a growing multi-disciplinary medical services group in Singapore, offering a wide range of specialised healthcare services. Initially focused on orthopaedics, the company has expanded through organic growth and acquisitions to include anaesthesia, dermatology, gastroenterology, ophthalmology, urology, and family medicine. A key part of its strategy is to export the Singapore brand of high-quality healthcare to the region, with an initial foray into Myanmar.
  • Experienced Medical Professionals Driving Quality Care: The group’s strength lies in its team of experienced medical professionals, with many having over 20 years of experience in both public and private healthcare sectors. This deep expertise allows AHS to focus on providing ethical, high-quality, and patient-centric care, which is a core tenet of its business philosophy. The company aims to provide a comprehensive suite of in-house services for complex medical issues that require input from various specialities.
  • Favorable Industry Tailwinds Supporting Growth: AHS is well-positioned to benefit from favorable demographic and industry trends in Singapore. An ageing population is expected to drive demand for healthcare services, particularly in areas like orthopaedics. Furthermore, rising income levels, a growing number of insured patients, and Singapore’s reputation as a regional healthcare hub are expected to contribute to the growth of the private healthcare market.

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Daily Brief Health Care: Biogen Inc, D.Western Therapeutics Institute Inc., InxMed, Eisai Co Ltd, Organigram Holdings and more

By | Daily Briefs, Healthcare

In today’s briefing:

  • Biogen’s $50 Million Immunology Power Move: Are Oral Peptides The Future?
  • D. Western Therapeutics Institute (DWTI) (4576 JP) – November 21, 2025
  • Pre-IPO InxMed – The Pipeline and the Outlook
  • Eisai Co Ltd (4523 JP): Label Expansion Drives Leqembi Ahead; Competitive Landscape Turns Favorable
  • Primer: Organigram Holdings (OGI US) – Nov 2025


Biogen’s $50 Million Immunology Power Move: Are Oral Peptides The Future?

By Baptista Research

  • Biogen Inc. has made headlines with its latest strategic maneuver: a $50 million research partnership with Dayra Therapeutics, a biotech innovator specializing in macrocyclic peptides.
  • This move signals Biogen’s intensified push into the immunology space, a significant pivot from its traditional focus on neuroscience.
  • The deal gives Biogen early access to a platform designed to develop oral treatments for autoimmune and inflammatory conditions—categories currently dominated by injectable therapies.

D. Western Therapeutics Institute (DWTI) (4576 JP) – November 21, 2025

By Sessa Investment Research

  • SIR believes DWTI has entered an exciting new phase given significant advances in pipeline development achieved over the last year.
  • Key advances included: 1) publishing favorable topline results of in-house developed glaucoma treatment [H- 1337] Phase IIb US trials (strong prospects as “first choice as a second-line drug”)
  • 2) commenced joint development Japan Phase II clinical trials of regenerative cell therapy [DWR-2206] with ActualEyes, and successfully completed all transplants

Pre-IPO InxMed – The Pipeline and the Outlook

By Xinyao (Criss) Wang

  • FAK inhibitors’ R&D is not smooth.The breakthrough in FAK clinical protocol lies in the possibility of finding new application scenarios, such as the potential for combination with various anticancer drugs.
  • If ifebemtinib can be successfully approved for 2-3 core indications (e.g. PROC, NSCLC) and enter medical insurance smoothly, its sales peak in the China market may reach RMB2-3 billion.
  • Post-Money valuation after Series C Financing was USD306 million. The issuance valuation of InxMed may be given a certain premium on top of Series C valuation, such as US$350-500 million.

Eisai Co Ltd (4523 JP): Label Expansion Drives Leqembi Ahead; Competitive Landscape Turns Favorable

By Tina Banerjee

  • Eisai Co Ltd (4523 JP) recorded153% YoY revenue growth to ¥41B for Leqembi during H1FY26, driven by significant growth in Japan (+177% YoY) and Americas (+84% YoY).
  • For FY26, Eisai has guided for Leqembi revenue of ¥77B, up 73% YoY.  H1FY26 Leqembi revenue represents progress rate of more than 50%, thereby raising conviction of meeting full-year guidance.
  • Recent clinical trial setbacks suffered by two large players, Johnson & Johnson and Novo Nordisk should act in favor of Leqembi.  

Primer: Organigram Holdings (OGI US) – Nov 2025

By αSK

  • Organigram is a leading Canadian licensed cannabis producer well-positioned to capitalize on the growing legal cannabis market, with a strong focus on product innovation and expanding its international footprint.
  • The company has demonstrated significant revenue growth and has a strategic partnership with British American Tobacco (BAT), providing substantial capital for research and development and global expansion efforts.
  • Despite a challenging Canadian market characterized by intense competition and price compression, Organigram’s focus on operational efficiency and cost management is driving it towards sustained profitability.

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Daily Brief Health Care: SK Biopharmaceuticals , GE HealthCare Technologies , Abbott Laboratories, Island Pharmaceuticals , QIAGEN NV, Royalty Pharma , Tempus AI, Zimmer Biomet Holdings, BioLine RX , Fujian Lemo IoT Technology and more

By | Daily Briefs, Healthcare

In today’s briefing:

  • SK Biopharmaceuticals (326030 KS): Swelling Xcopri Sales in US Drives Record High 3Q Earnings
  • GE HealthCare’s $2.3 Billion Acquisition Of Intelerad: Game-Changer Or Growing Pains?
  • Abbott Labs’ Exact Sciences Acquisition: What Could Go Right In This $21 Billion Cancer Play?
  • Island Pharmaceuticals Ltd – De-risking the commercial path
  • QIAGEN: Benefitting From Structural Demand Tailwinds in Molecular Diagnostics
  • Royalty Pharma: Can Imdelltra’s $700 Million Launch Ignite a Multi-Billion Dollar Cancer Breakthrough?
  • Tempus Labs: Inside the $100M Data Boom—How Licensing Deals Are Reshaping Its Future!
  • Zimmer Biomet: Can Its Surge in Knees and Hips Spark a Major Market Comeback?
  • BLRX: Stem Cell Mobilization Presentation at ASH
  • Pre-IPO Lemo Services Co., Ltd (PHIP Updates) – Some Points Worth the Attention


SK Biopharmaceuticals (326030 KS): Swelling Xcopri Sales in US Drives Record High 3Q Earnings

By Tina Banerjee

  • SK Biopharmaceuticals (326030 KS) reported record high quarterly earnings in 3Q25 on surging U.S. sales of Xcopri, which surpassed quarterly revenue of $100M for the second time.
  • Revenue from Xcopri in the U.S. increased 52% YoY (accelerated from 47% YoY reported in 2Q25) and 12% QoQ to record high of KRW172B, on enhanced marketing efforts.
  • For full-year 2025, SKBP guided for Xcopri U.S. revenue of $420–450M (~KRW570–610B), up 31–40% YoY. During first nine months of 2025, Xcopri U.S. revenue reached $325M (KRW460M).

GE HealthCare’s $2.3 Billion Acquisition Of Intelerad: Game-Changer Or Growing Pains?

By Baptista Research

  • GE HealthCare Technologies is moving deeper into the software space with its planned $2.3 billion acquisition of Intelerad, a Montreal-based provider of enterprise imaging software.
  • As the healthcare landscape shifts toward outpatient and ambulatory settings, this acquisition signals GE HealthCare’s strategic push to diversify beyond its traditional inpatient stronghold.
  • Intelerad’s platform includes radiology PACS, cloud-based image sharing, and workflow solutions, which could dovetail with GE’s diagnostic imaging portfolio.

Abbott Labs’ Exact Sciences Acquisition: What Could Go Right In This $21 Billion Cancer Play?

By Baptista Research

  • Abbott Laboratories has made headlines once again, this time for a bold push into cancer diagnostics through its proposed $21 billion acquisition of Exact Sciences.
  • The deal, which values Exact at $105 per share in cash and represents a 51% premium over its last closing price, is poised to be the largest healthcare M&A deal in two years and the biggest ever in the diagnostics space.
  • Slated to close in Q2 2026, the transaction marks Abbott’s strategic expansion beyond glucose monitoring and cardiovascular devices into oncology testing—a market the company had eyed for years.

Island Pharmaceuticals Ltd – De-risking the commercial path

By RaaS Research Group (RaaS)

  • Island Pharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX:ILA) is an antiviral therapeutics company targeting infectious diseases.
  • The company has made two recent announcements that improve its chances of selling Galidesivir for Marburg to the US government, ahead of potential FDA clearance of the drug.
  • On 20 November 2025 it announced the appointment of leading Washington D.C. based federal government affairs and lobbying firm, Todd Strategy Group (TSG), to support US government engagement.

QIAGEN: Benefitting From Structural Demand Tailwinds in Molecular Diagnostics

By Baptista Research

  • QIAGEN’s third-quarter 2025 earnings call revealed both strengths and challenges that define the company’s current performance and future outlook.
  • The company’s focus on high-growth areas of molecular research and testing has led to a steady performance amidst a challenging macroeconomic environment, yet various strategic initiatives and external pressures influence its trajectory.
  • On the positive side, QIAGEN continues to demonstrate robust operational execution.

Royalty Pharma: Can Imdelltra’s $700 Million Launch Ignite a Multi-Billion Dollar Cancer Breakthrough?

By Baptista Research

  • Royalty Pharma delivered a solid third quarter, showcasing an 11% growth in both their portfolio receipts and royalty receipts.
  • This growth is largely driven by their diversified portfolio, which remains a key strength of the company.
  • Their stable returns on invested capital at 15.7% and returns on invested equity at 22.9% demonstrate efficient capital management.

Tempus Labs: Inside the $100M Data Boom—How Licensing Deals Are Reshaping Its Future!

By Baptista Research

  • Tempus AI’s third-quarter financial performance in 2025 presented a mixed picture with several encouraging elements coupled with areas of potential concern or uncertainty.
  • The company demonstrated robust growth in its genomic and data licensing businesses, achieving a significant milestone of positive adjusted EBITDA for the first time in its history.
  • In particular, Tempus AI reported a 33% increase in overall genomic volume, with oncology and hereditary tests growing at 27% and 37%, respectively.

Zimmer Biomet: Can Its Surge in Knees and Hips Spark a Major Market Comeback?

By Baptista Research

  • The third quarter of 2025 saw Zimmer Biomet deliver a mixed performance, demonstrating both strengths and areas of concern.
  • The company achieved a sales growth of 5% on an organic constant currency basis, highlighted by a significant improvement in its U.S. business, which increased by 5.6%.
  • Key product lines such as the Persona OsseoTi Cementless Total Knee and the Oxford Partial Cementless Knee showed strong adoption, contributing to an overarching success in the knee segment, which grew 5.3%.

BLRX: Stem Cell Mobilization Presentation at ASH

By Zacks Small Cap Research

  • BioLineRx is a commercial stage biopharmaceutical company with a development portfolio advancing motixafortide, a platform molecule targeting indications in stem cell mobilization (SCM) & in the treatment of advanced pancreatic cancer.
  • The candidate is approved in the US for SCM and is undergoing studies for use in gene therapy and in pancreatic cancer.
  • Gloria Biosciences has delayed the start of its motixafortide studies in Asia and the path forward is unclear.

Pre-IPO Lemo Services Co., Ltd (PHIP Updates) – Some Points Worth the Attention

By Xinyao (Criss) Wang

  • Lemo can replicate on a large scale through offline outlets to reduce operating costs.But this model is characterized by heavy assets, with a single profit model of limited risk resistance.
  • Insufficient rigid demand is a major challenge for the industry.The declining revenue growth reflects the ineffective business expansion of Lemo, and the Company may have already encountered a growth ceiling. 
  • Valuation of Lemo would be lower than peers due to the concerns of business expansion and slowing revenue. For example, 12-15x P/E may provide more safety margin for investors.

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Daily Brief Health Care: Monash IVF, UltraGreen.AI, Becton Dickinson and Co, Narayana Hrudayalaya Ltd, Masimo Corp, Ainos , Oramed Pharmaceuticals , Reviva Pharmaceuticals Holdi, Madrigal Pharmaceuticals Inc, CSPC Pharmaceutical Group and more

By | Daily Briefs, Healthcare

In today’s briefing:

  • Monash IVF (MVF AU) Rejects Soul Patts/Genesis’ Offer
  • UltraGreen.ai IPO: High Growth and High Margins, Market Leader
  • New BD Looks Cheap But I’m Not Ready to Buy (Yet)
  • Narayana Hrudayalaya: A Quarter of Record Performance and Strategic Expansion
  • Masimo Corporation Expands Beyond Pulse Oximetry
  • WTR Small-Cap Spotlight Recap: AI Nose’s Continuing Momentum in 2025 and What to Expect in 2026
  • ORMP: Advancing Clinical Activities
  • RVPH: Brilaroxazine Poster Presentations
  • Madrigal Pharma: Inside the MAESTRO-NASH Breakthrough- How Weight Loss Supercharges Antifibrotic Effects!
  • CSPC Pharma (1093 HK): 9M25 Remain Subdued on Finished Drugs; Key Pivotal Data Read Outs Awaited


Monash IVF (MVF AU) Rejects Soul Patts/Genesis’ Offer

By David Blennerhassett

  • Monash IVF (MVF AU), a fertility provider, has announced, and summarily rejected, a A$0.80/share non-binding indicative Offer from Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Co. Ltd (SOL AU) & Genesis Capital.
  • The indicative terms are a ~31% premium to last close. And ~7.7x FY25 EV/EBITDA. Chairman Richard Davis declared terms “opportunistic in timing and materially undervalues the company“. 
  • Genesis/Soul Patts collectively hold 19.6% in MVF.  MVF’s share price has cratered this year after a woman was mistakenly implanted with the wrong embryo. The CEO subsequently stepped down. 

UltraGreen.ai IPO: High Growth and High Margins, Market Leader

By Hong Jie Seow

  • UltraGreen.AI (2594794D SP) is looking to raise US$400m in its upcoming Singapore IPO.
  • UltraGreen is a global leader in Fluorescence Guided Surgery (FGS), a surgical approach that helps doctors see things inside the body that are normally invisible under regular white light.
  • We have looked at the company’s past performance in our previous note. In this note, we talk about valuations.

New BD Looks Cheap But I’m Not Ready to Buy (Yet)

By Richard Howe

  • In Q1 2026, BDX will merge its Biosciences & Diagnostic Solutions segment to Waters (WAT). BDX will receive $4BN in cash and 0.14 WAT shares per BDX share, leaving its shareholders with roughly 39 percent of the combined company.

  • The remaining business, referred to as New BD, will be a focused med-tech company with ~$18BN in revenue across Medical Essentials, Connected Care, BioPharma Systems, and Interventional. More than 90 percent of revenue will be recurring, and management expects high single-digit earnings growth.

  • New BD’s valuation looks appealing. Based on where BDX and WAT currently trade, New BD implies a P/E of roughly 11x earnings. I believe the business deserves at least a 13x multiple, which would equate to about 12% upside. That said, I’m not ready to buy yet.


Narayana Hrudayalaya: A Quarter of Record Performance and Strategic Expansion

By Sudarshan Bhandari

  • NARH delivered its best-ever quarter in Q2FY26, with 20.3% YoY revenue growth, 30.3% YoY EBITDA growth and margin expansion across India and Cayman.
  • Margins improved even with limited capacity, showing stronger earnings quality. Cayman maintains over 40% margins, and India is preparing for a major INR 3,000 crore expansion phase.
  • With India easing capacity limits, Cayman scaling, and the UK Practice Plus acquisition expanding global reach, NARH is evolving into a stronger multi-country healthcare platform with long-term growth potential.

Masimo Corporation Expands Beyond Pulse Oximetry

By Baptista Research

  • Masimo Corporation, a global medical technology company, reported strong results in its third quarter of 2025.
  • The company experienced an 8% increase in revenue, driven by sustained demand for its innovative healthcare technologies.
  • The company also delivered a 450 basis point expansion in operating margins and a 38% year-over-year increase in adjusted earnings per share, signaling robust operational efficiency and revenue growth.

WTR Small-Cap Spotlight Recap: AI Nose’s Continuing Momentum in 2025 and What to Expect in 2026

By Water Tower Research

  • Key takeaways from 3Q25 earnings release. Lu highlighted Ainos’ strong revenue momentum, up more than 4x Y/Y, driven almost entirely by the deployment of AI Nose in senior care programs.
  • Lu noted that the reported revenue has yet to include any of the $2.1-million, three-year AI Nose subscription order from a semiconductor customer, signaling additional upside in the SmellTech platform’s revenue, the turnaround in gross margin to 82% YTD from negative last year, and Ainos’ cost management with cash operating expenses reduced by 15% YTD versus the previous year.
  • Lu also highlighted the company’s enhanced visibility through major tech exhibitions resulting in multiple leads, inclusion in a leading tech consultant’s annual tech report, and a GICS code change for the company to technology.

ORMP: Advancing Clinical Activities

By Zacks Small Cap Research

  • ORMP is leveraging its strong balance sheet to invest in early stage companies, primarily focusing on the medical & biopharma space.
  • ORMP has substantial liquidity as it both advances its oral drug delivery platform and pursues strategic opportunities, including strategic investments.
  • The company received ~$27m on its Scilex investment in 3Q25, with the principal on the Scilex investment now fully repaid.

RVPH: Brilaroxazine Poster Presentations

By Zacks Small Cap Research

  • Reviva is a research and development pharmaceutical company with two portfolio compounds targeting nine indications.
  • The candidates address multiple related mental disorders, rare diseases & other categories of un met need.
  • Reviva’s lead indication in schizophrenia with brilaroxazine completed its Phase III RECOVER trial & may pursue future studies.

Madrigal Pharma: Inside the MAESTRO-NASH Breakthrough- How Weight Loss Supercharges Antifibrotic Effects!

By Baptista Research

  • Madrigal Pharmaceuticals, a company focused on the treatment of nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), shared significant progress during its third-quarter 2025 results.
  • The primary highlight was the robust performance of its lead product Rezdiffra, which is garnering noteworthy sales traction.
  • Rezdiffra has quickly climbed the ladder in the specialty pharmaceutical market with annualized revenues surpassing $1 billion, achieved in just six quarters post-launch.

CSPC Pharma (1093 HK): 9M25 Remain Subdued on Finished Drugs; Key Pivotal Data Read Outs Awaited

By Tina Banerjee

  • CSPC Pharmaceutical Group (1093 HK) 9M25 revenue dropped 12% YoY as finished drugs witnessed decrease on VBP and NRDL inclusion. Bulk products and license fees compensated to an extent.
  • Pressure on revenue will continue to be felt. Newly launched products, pipeline strength and out licensing opportunities would help ward off the effects of lower revenues from finished drugs.
  • CSPC Pharmaceutical aims to expand into the high-end market to achieve competitive differentiation and thereby command higher prices. Pivotal data read outs awaited.

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Daily Brief Health Care: Innovent Biologics Inc, Monash IVF, UltraGreen.ai, 3SBio Inc, Green Thumb Industries and more

By | Daily Briefs, Healthcare

In today’s briefing:

  • Hang Seng Index (HSI) Rebalance: Innovent Biologics Turns a Profit, Gets Added
  • Monash IVF (MVF AU): Genesis Capital to Launch a Takeover Proposal?
  • Pre-IPO UltraGreen.ai – Thoughts on the Business, the Concerns and the Valuation
  • 3SBio Inc (1530 HK): Proposed Mandi Spin Off and Listing Sensible; 3SBio Ex Mandi Formidable Enough
  • Primer: Green Thumb Industries (GTII CN) – Nov 2025


Hang Seng Index (HSI) Rebalance: Innovent Biologics Turns a Profit, Gets Added

By Brian Freitas


Monash IVF (MVF AU): Genesis Capital to Launch a Takeover Proposal?

By Arun George

  • The AFR reports that a mystery buyer, believed to be Genesis Capital, will launch a takeover proposal for Monash IVF (MVF AU) at A$0.80, a 31.1% premium to the last close.
  • On Friday, the mystery buyer acquired a pre-bid stake of 6.01% of outstanding shares at A$0.80. The timing is opportunistic as the shares are down 51% YTD.
  • It is unclear whether Genesis is aiming to launch a scheme or an off-market takeover offer. Nevertheless, the rumoured offer is light. 

Pre-IPO UltraGreen.ai – Thoughts on the Business, the Concerns and the Valuation

By Xinyao (Criss) Wang

  • UltraGreen.ai’s IPO valuation of US$1.6 billion is 6x the total 2030 market size for FGS systems. Such valuation is not based on current financial performance but on future growth expectations.
  • For UltraGreen.ai to justify its valuation, it would need to capture a dominant/growing share of this expanding market. This creates a high risk of valuation correction if growth is slower-than-expected.
  • The entire AI sector has been full of bubble.A market-wide correction could impact UltraGreen.ai’s valuation regardless of its individual performance.US$1.3bn is a comfortable valuation for us to invest in UltraGreen.ai.

3SBio Inc (1530 HK): Proposed Mandi Spin Off and Listing Sensible; 3SBio Ex Mandi Formidable Enough

By Tina Banerjee

  • 3SBio Inc (1530 HK) proposed to spin-off and separately list the shares of Mandi, a subsidiary of the company.
  • In 2024 and 1H25, Mandi contributed 16% and 17% of total consolidated sales respectively, while its EBITDA contribution was 14.4% (in 2024) and 11.5% (in 1H25).
  • As far as 3SBio (ex-Mandi) is concerned, marketing approvals for key pipeline product like SSGJ-608, along with indication expansion, geographical expansion of few drugs will be key in near term.

Primer: Green Thumb Industries (GTII CN) – Nov 2025

By αSK

  • Leading U.S. Multi-State Operator with Strong Brand Portfolio: Green Thumb Industries is a vertically integrated cannabis company with a significant presence across 14 U.S. states, operating over 100 retail stores and 20 manufacturing facilities. Its brand portfolio, including Rythm, &Shine, and Dogwalkers, is well-recognized and caters to a wide range of consumers.
  • Path to Profitability and Positive Cash Flow: Unlike many peers in the cannabis industry, Green Thumb has demonstrated a consistent ability to generate positive net income and operating cash flow. This financial discipline allows for strategic expansion and investment in its brands and retail footprint.
  • Positioned for Future Growth from Regulatory Tailwinds: The ongoing trend of cannabis legalization at the state level and the potential for federal rescheduling present significant growth opportunities. Green Thumb’s established presence in key limited-license states positions it to capitalize on these regulatory shifts.

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Daily Brief Health Care: Mandi, 3SBio Inc and more

By | Daily Briefs, Healthcare

In today’s briefing:

  • 3SBio (1530 HK) Plans to Spin-Off and List Mandi in HK – Thoughts on The “Implied” IPO Price
  • Last Week In Event SPACE: 3SBio/Mandi, CATL, Grindr, Mandarin Oriental


3SBio (1530 HK) Plans to Spin-Off and List Mandi in HK – Thoughts on The “Implied” IPO Price

By Xinyao (Criss) Wang

  • 3SBio plans to spin-off and list Mandi on Hong Kong Stock Exchange. The spin-off will allow Mandi to operate independently, with 3SBio ceasing to hold any interest in it post-listing. 
  • Minoxidil is the main performance driver for Mandi. Our forecast is its revenue growth in 2025 would be 15%-20% YoY, with projected revenue range for 2025 of RMB1.538-1.604 billion.
  • Considering Mandi ®’s market leadership position and a growth rate higher than the industry average, we estimate its forward P/S at 20-25x. Then, valuation range for Mandi is RMB31-40 billion.

Last Week In Event SPACE: 3SBio/Mandi, CATL, Grindr, Mandarin Oriental

By David Blennerhassett

  • Given the size of Mandi – relative to 3SBio Inc (1530 HK) – higher market multiples for its in-specie spin-off may have a limited impact on the overall valuation.
  • CATL (3750 HK)  raised around US$5.2bn in its H-share listing in May 2025. The last day for their lockup was the 19th November 2025.
  • While Grindr (GRND US) Special Committee considers the MBO proposal, chairman James Lu has unusually opted to step down. And sell shares below the NBIO price. 

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Daily Brief Health Care: 3SBio Inc, UltraGreen.ai, Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Bristol Myers Squibb Co, Chordia Therapeutics, Cooper Cos, Genmab A/S, Halozyme Therapeutics, Jazz Pharmaceuticals and more

By | Daily Briefs, Healthcare

In today’s briefing:

  • 3SBio (1530 HK)’s Spin-Off and Listing of Mandi Inc.
  • UltraGreen.ai Pre-IPO: Strong Financials Despite Misleading Branding
  • Primer: Apellis Pharmaceuticals (APLS US) – Nov 2025
  • Bristol Myers Crashes Again: Another Trial Failure Shocks Investors
  • (20 Nov 2025) Chordia Therapeutics<190A> — Fisco Company Research
  • (20 Nov 2025) Chordia Therapeutics(190A JP) — Fisco Company Research
  • Cooper Companies at a Crossroads: Activists Want In, Will the Board Give In?
  • Genmab’s $8 Billion Bet: What The Merus Deal Could Unlock!
  • Halozyme’s Breakthrough Moment: Could Its Game-Changing Subcutaneous Tech Disrupt Cancer Care Forever?
  • Jazz Pharmaceuticals’ Ziihera Trial Rocks the Market—A New Era in Oncology?


3SBio (1530 HK)’s Spin-Off and Listing of Mandi Inc.

By David Blennerhassett

  • Pharma-Play 3SBio Inc (1530 HK) has announced the spin-off and listing of 87.16%-held Mandi (MANDI HK)  on the HKEx. 
  • 3SBio will distribute its stake in-specie. There will be a concurrent global offering, the details of which are still to be fleshed out. 
  • Mandi (MANDI HK), a ” hair loss and weight management treatments” solutions provider, accounted for 17% of 3SBio’s revs in the 1H25, and 12.5% of profit.

UltraGreen.ai Pre-IPO: Strong Financials Despite Misleading Branding

By Hong Jie Seow

  • UltraGreen.AI (2594794D SP) is looking to raise US$400m in its upcoming Singapore IPO.
  • Ultragreen is a global leader in Fluorescence Guided Surgery (FGS), a surgical approach that helps doctors see things inside the body that are normally invisible under regular white light.
  • In this note, we look at the company’s past performance.

Primer: Apellis Pharmaceuticals (APLS US) – Nov 2025

By αSK

  • Apellis is a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company with a first-in-class C3 inhibitor platform, having successfully launched two products: SYFOVRE for Geographic Atrophy (GA) and EMPAVELI for Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria (PNH).
  • The company is experiencing a significant revenue ramp, driven by the strong uptake of SYFOVRE, the first-ever approved treatment for GA, addressing a large and underserved market. This has shifted the company’s financial profile towards profitability.
  • Key risks center on the commercial execution and long-term safety profile of SYFOVRE, particularly concerning rare instances of retinal vasculitis, and intense competition in both the GA and PNH markets from established and emerging players.

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Bristol Myers Crashes Again: Another Trial Failure Shocks Investors

By Baptista Research

  • Bristol Myers Squibb has once again found itself in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons, with the company announcing that it has halted a Phase 3 trial of its experimental blood thinner, milvexian.
  • The trial, which targeted patients recovering from acute coronary syndrome, was deemed unlikely to meet its primary endpoint by an independent data monitoring committee.
  • The news, which broke on November 14, 2025, led to a 3.1% drop in BMY shares, contributing to a year-to-date decline of 17%.

(20 Nov 2025) Chordia Therapeutics<190A> — Fisco Company Research

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Key points (machine generated)

  • Chordia Therapeutics, a biotech firm from Takeda, is developing the CLK inhibitor rogocekib (CTX-712) for blood cancer treatment.
  • The company aims to apply for regulatory approval for rogocekib by late 2028, following promising Phase 1 trial results in Japan.
  • Chordia went public in June 2024 and plans to handle manufacturing and sales in Japan while exploring international licensing opportunities.

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(20 Nov 2025) Chordia Therapeutics(190A JP) — Fisco Company Research

By FISCO

Key points (machine generated)

  • Chordia Therapeutics, a biotech company from Takeda, is developing anticancer drugs, focusing on rogocekib, a CLK inhibitor.
  • The company plans to apply for approval of rogocekib in the second half of 2028 after successful Phase 1 trials in Japan.
  • Chordia went public in June 2024 and manages operations from research to clinical studies, with plans for in-house manufacturing and international licensing.

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Cooper Companies at a Crossroads: Activists Want In, Will the Board Give In?

By Baptista Research

  • Cooper Companies surged over 6.5% in premarket trading following a bombshell report that activist investor Jana Partners has taken a stake in the company and is pushing for sweeping strategic changes, including a high-profile merger of its contact lens unit with rival Bausch + Lomb.
  • The news, first reported by the Wall Street Journal, has sent shockwaves through the vision care industry.
  • Jana, known for catalyzing structural change across multiple sectors, is also urging Cooper to improve its capital allocation and returns, hinting at broader dissatisfaction with management’s operational strategy.

Genmab’s $8 Billion Bet: What The Merus Deal Could Unlock!

By Baptista Research

  • Genmab A/S is making headlines again, this time by sealing the U.S. leveraged finance market’s biggest M&A funding since April with a $4.5 billion raise through junk bonds and a leveraged loan.
  • The Danish biotech giant is gearing up to acquire Merus N.V., a smaller Dutch peer, in a proposed $8 billion transaction announced on September 29, 2025.
  • This bold move comes amid Genmab’s rapidly scaling commercial operations and late-stage pipeline expansion, headlined by drugs like EPKINLY and Rina-S.

Halozyme’s Breakthrough Moment: Could Its Game-Changing Subcutaneous Tech Disrupt Cancer Care Forever?

By Baptista Research

  • Halozyme Therapeutics’ third quarter 2025 results show a strong financial performance driven by its ENHANZE drug delivery technology and significant growth in royalty revenue.
  • The company reported an impressive 52% increase year-over-year in royalty revenue, reaching $236 million.
  • This growth, along with total revenue of $354 million, reflects a 22% increase year-over-year.

Jazz Pharmaceuticals’ Ziihera Trial Rocks the Market—A New Era in Oncology?

By Baptista Research

  • In a week dominated by biotech headlines, few announcements carried more weight than the positive Phase 3 data for Ziihera, the HER2-targeted bispecific antibody developed by Jazz Pharmaceuticals and Zymeworks.
  • On November 18, 2025, Jazz Pharmaceuticals reported that the HERIZON-GEA-01 trial of Ziihera (zanidatamab) in first-line treatment of HER2-positive gastroesophageal adenocarcinoma (GEA) had met its endpoints, driving strong progression-free survival and overall survival results.
  • This milestone marks a significant leap in treatment options for one of the world’s most aggressive and deadly cancers.

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Daily Brief Health Care: Samsung Biologics , Clarity Pharmaceuticals Ltd, Aimed Bio, UltraGreen.AI, Axbio International, Hims & Hers Health Inc, Ray /KR, Soligenix , Aarti Pharmalabs, Zoetis Inc and more

By | Daily Briefs, Healthcare

In today’s briefing:

  • Samsung Bioepis Holdings and Samsung Biologics to Start Trading on 24 November
  • Quiddity Leaderboard ASX Dec25: Reference Period Ending Soon; Some Surprises Possible
  • Aimed Bio IPO Book Building Results Analysis
  • UltraGreen.AI Pre-IPO: Dominant Market Position Amid Favorable Industry Tailwind to Drive Growth
  • Axbio (安序源) Pre-IPO: Structural Challenges
  • Hims & Hers Health: A Notable Shift Toward Core
  • Primer: Ray /KR (228670 KS) – Nov 2025
  • SNGX: Phase 3 FLASH2 Trial Enrolls 50th Patient Interim Analysis in 2Q26
  • Primer: Aarti Pharmalabs (AARTIPHA IN) – Nov 2025
  • Zoetis Surges Forward as Librela Stabilizes—Signaling a Major Comeback in 2026!


Samsung Bioepis Holdings and Samsung Biologics to Start Trading on 24 November

By Douglas Kim

  • Samsung Bioepis Holdings and Samsung Biologics will start to trade on 24 November. We remain positive on Samsung Biologics/Samsung Bioepis Holdings.
  • Operating profit more than doubled, up 115.3% YoY in 3Q25, indicating significant operating leverage. The company’s excellent results in 3Q25 is likely to positive impact the newly listed shares. 
  • Biologics division achieved 1.26 trillion won in sales with a 50% operating margin, while the Bioepis unit generated sales of 441 billion won with a 29% operating margin in 3Q25.

Quiddity Leaderboard ASX Dec25: Reference Period Ending Soon; Some Surprises Possible

By Janaghan Jeyakumar, CFA

  • In this insight, we take a look at the potential index changes for ASX 200, 100, 50, and 20 in the run-up to the December 2025 index rebal event.
  • We expect two changes for ASX 50, two changes for ASX 100, and seven changes for ASX 200.
  • The official index changes will be announced after the close on Friday 5th December 2025.

Aimed Bio IPO Book Building Results Analysis

By Douglas Kim

  • Aimed Bio finalized its IPO price at 11,000 won, which is at the high end of the IPO price range. Aimed Bio will be listed on KOSDAQ on 4 December.
  • A total of 2,414 domestic and international institutional investors participated in this IPO. The demand ratio of the IPO was 672 to 1 among the institutional investors.
  • Based on the final offering price, the offering amount is projected to be approximately 70.7 billion won, resulting in a market capitalization of approximately 705.7 billion won.

UltraGreen.AI Pre-IPO: Dominant Market Position Amid Favorable Industry Tailwind to Drive Growth

By Tina Banerjee

  • UltraGreen.AI Has filed for Singapore IPO. The IPO will consist of fresh issue as well as OFS from Renew Group Private Limited. Citigroup and DBS Bank are the joint bookrunners.
  • The company intends to use the IPO proceeds for funding the capex and development of the products, and pursuing strategic investments and acquisitions to support expansion plans in new geographies.
  • Ultragreen’s strong competitive moat, track record of revenue growth and margin expansion, and significant cash generation position it for continued success and leadership in the fluorescence-guided surgery-based imaging market.

Axbio (安序源) Pre-IPO: Structural Challenges

By Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

  • Axbio, a China-based technology company, is looking to raise at least USD 100 million via a Hong Kong listing. CICC and SPDB are the joint sponsors.
  • In our previous note, we look at the products and management team briefly. Although there are interesting takes from the prospectus, we are not convinced about its prospects.
  • In this note, we took a further look and are of the view that the company is behind the curve of competition despite its incremental innovation in PCR-microarray.

Hims & Hers Health: A Notable Shift Toward Core

By Baptista Research

  • Hims & Hers Health recently reported its third-quarter results for 2025, showcasing both potential opportunities and challenges as the company expands its footprint in the healthcare sector.
  • The company reported substantial revenue growth of nearly 49% year-over-year, reaching close to $600 million, a reflection of its strategic shift towards personalized healthcare solutions.
  • However, despite this impressive growth trajectory, several factors warrant a closer look.

Primer: Ray /KR (228670 KS) – Nov 2025

By αSK

  • Ray is a high-risk, high-reward turnaround candidate in the digital dentistry sector. The company has experienced severe financial distress, with significant revenue declines and massive net losses in recent years.
  • Recent quarterly results for 2025 show nascent signs of a potential recovery, with a return to profitability in Q3. However, the sustainability of this recovery is highly uncertain given the extreme volatility in historical performance.
  • The company’s valuation appears attractive on a price-to-book basis, reflected in its high Smartkarma Value score. However, negative earnings and EBITDA render traditional earnings-based multiples meaningless, and the stock’s market capitalization has plummeted.

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SNGX: Phase 3 FLASH2 Trial Enrolls 50th Patient Interim Analysis in 2Q26

By Zacks Small Cap Research

  • On November 19, 2025, Soligenix, Inc. (SNGX) announced that 50 patients are now enrolled in the ongoing Phase 3 FLASH2 Trial of HyBryte for the treatment of cutaneous T cell lymphoma (CTCL).
  • Enrollment of the 50th patient will allow for an interim analysis to occur in the second quarter of 2026.
  • Thus far, for the patients that have completed the trial, the overall blinded response rate is 48%.

Primer: Aarti Pharmalabs (AARTIPHA IN) – Nov 2025

By αSK

  • Aarti Pharmalabs is a significant player in the global pharmaceutical industry, specializing in Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs), Xanthine derivatives, and offering Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) services. The company was demerged from Aarti Industries in 2022 to create a focused pharmaceutical entity.
  • The company holds a dominant position in the Xanthine derivatives market, being the largest Indian manufacturer and commanding a 15-20% global market share. This segment benefits from its use in beverages, nutraceuticals, and pharmaceuticals.
  • Strategically, Aarti Pharmalabs is focused on expanding its capacities, particularly in the Xanthine and API segments, and increasing its presence in regulated markets. A major greenfield project at Atali, Gujarat, is expected to be a key growth driver upon its commissioning.

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Zoetis Surges Forward as Librela Stabilizes—Signaling a Major Comeback in 2026!

By Baptista Research

  • Zoetis recently reported its third quarter financial results for 2025, revealing a 4% growth in revenue and a 9% increase in adjusted net income on an organic operational basis.
  • The results were fueled by strong performances in both international and U.S. markets, with international revenue growing by 6% and U.S. revenue by 3% when excluding divestitures.
  • However, this growth was moderated compared to previous quarters due to various market dynamics and challenges.

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Daily Brief Health Care: Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Jiangsu Hengrui Pharmaceuticals, Gilead Sciences, BioNTech , Genuine Biotech, ABLBio, LogicMark, Prestige Brands Holdings, Inc, RUA Life Sciences, IDEXX Laboratories and more

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In today’s briefing:

  • Vertex Pharmaceuticals Shock Move: Is JOURNAVX Upping Its GAME In The Non-Opioid Pain Market?
  • Jiangsu Hengrui Pharma IPO Lockup – US$850m Cornerstone Release
  • Coasting as We Stalk for Buying Opportunity; Downgrading Discretionary to Underweight
  • BioNTech: Diversified
  • Genuine Biotech (真实生物) Pre-IPO: Challenges Amid Restructuring
  • ABLBio (298380 KS): Funding From Lilly To Strengthen Drug Development Capabilities
  • LGMKD: New Device & Solutions Underlie 3Q & YTD Strong Revenue Improvements
  • PBH: Demand Pull-Forward Drives 2QFY26 Upside; Raising EPS Estimates Due to Strong Free Cash Flow
  • Hybridan Research: RUA Life Sciences: Journey to a Higher Value
  • IDEXX Accelerates Its Cancer Dx Revolution With Breakthrough Tools for Early Detection; What’s Next?


Vertex Pharmaceuticals Shock Move: Is JOURNAVX Upping Its GAME In The Non-Opioid Pain Market?

By Baptista Research

  • Vertex Pharmaceuticals presented a robust financial performance for the third quarter of 2025, reporting a revenue of $3.08 billion, marking an 11% increase compared to the same period in 2024.
  • This growth was spurred by continued strength in its cystic fibrosis (CF) portfolio, along with the expanding market presence of its newer treatments such as ALYFTREK and JOURNAVX.
  • Positively, Vertex is diversifying its revenue streams beyond CF, with momentum building for CASGEVY—a onetime treatment for severe sickle cell disease and beta-thalassemia.

Jiangsu Hengrui Pharma IPO Lockup – US$850m Cornerstone Release

By Sumeet Singh

  • Jiangsu Hengrui Pharmaceuticals (1276 HK), a China-based pharmaceutical company, raised around US$1.5bn in its H-share listing in May 2025. The lockup on its cornerstone will expire soon.
  • JHP Has been ranked as one of the global Top 50 pharmaceutical companies by Pharm Exec for six consecutive years since 2019.
  • In this note, we will talk about the lockup dynamics and possible placement.

Coasting as We Stalk for Buying Opportunity; Downgrading Discretionary to Underweight

By Joe Jasper

  • We had been near-term bullish on the S&P 500 (SPX) since our 4/22/25 Compass, however, we are officially downgrading our near-term outlook to neutral
  • The SPX, Nasdaq 100 (QQQ), and Russell 2000 (IWM) are breaking below their 50-day MAs and are also violating their multi-month uptrends, signaling a consolidation period is here
  • Still, our intermediate-term outlook remains bullish (as of 5/14/25 report), and we’ll maintain our bullish intermediate-term view as long as market dynamics remain constructive and the SPX is above 6200

BioNTech: Diversified

By Baptista Research

  • BioNTech’s recent earnings call provided a comprehensive overview of the company’s strategic approach and financial status.
  • The company has a robust portfolio focused primarily on oncology, leveraging its expertise in mRNA technology and immunotherapy.
  • BioNTech’s financial performance for the third quarter of 2025 reflected a notable increase in total revenues to €1.519 billion from €1.245 billion in the same quarter of 2024, driven largely by a $700 million recognition as part of a collaboration with Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMS).

Genuine Biotech (真实生物) Pre-IPO: Challenges Amid Restructuring

By Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

  • Genuine Biotech is looking to raise at least US$100 million via a Hong Kong listing. The sole sponsor is CICC.
  • In our previous note, we briefly looked at the company’s fundamentals.
  • In this note, we analyzed the latest changes in the company and the challenges faced by the company.

ABLBio (298380 KS): Funding From Lilly To Strengthen Drug Development Capabilities

By Tina Banerjee

  • ABLBio (298380 KS) has secured equity investment of KRW22B (~$15M) from Eli Lilly. The issue price of KRW125,900 per share represents ~22% discount to last undisturbed closing price.
  • ABL Bio plans to use the proceeds to advance its core technologies, including bispecific antibody platform, Grabody and bispecific ADCs. ABL Bio has rich pipeline, with eight ongoing clinical projects.
  • From a long-term perspective, relationship with Lilly opens a broad range of collaborative opportunities to develop innovative therapies. We may see similar deals with other major global pharma companies.

LGMKD: New Device & Solutions Underlie 3Q & YTD Strong Revenue Improvements

By Zacks Small Cap Research

  • With Activity metrics and Medication reminders features recently incorporated in the Freedom Alert Max, we believe the utility of the device and potentially others as new features and solutions are developed and introduced continues to expand.
  • The company expects its initiatives will accelerate its growth over time & expects new products and services to both diversify and augment its revenue streams and, importantly, to boost recurring revenues.
  • LogicMark, Inc. (OTCPK: LGMKD) formerly was a hardware company generating non-recurring revenue.

PBH: Demand Pull-Forward Drives 2QFY26 Upside; Raising EPS Estimates Due to Strong Free Cash Flow

By Water Tower Research

  • PBH reported 2QFY26 adjusted EPS of $1.07 versus $1.09 in 2QFY25, above our $0.97 estimate, which was also FactSet consensus.
  • Sales in the quarter declined 3.4% Y/Y to $274.1MM, above our $256.9MM estimate, as well as consensus of $257.1MM.
  • Management previously expected sales in the range of $256-259MM, so sales exceeded management’s original expectations as well. 

Hybridan Research: RUA Life Sciences: Journey to a Higher Value

By Hybridan

  • The new accounting date is to September 2025, changed from March, so the next full audited report is for 18 months to be announced in January 2026.
  • The trading-update on 4 November last week included a 12-month contribution from ABISS which was acquired on 9 September 2024.
  • RUA stated its growth strategy is to increase the scale of the medical device and component manufacturing, reduce customer concentration, develop royalties from Biomaterials, and break-even.

IDEXX Accelerates Its Cancer Dx Revolution With Breakthrough Tools for Early Detection; What’s Next?

By Baptista Research

  • IDEXX Laboratories, in their third quarter financial review, reported robust performance anchored in their Companion Animal Group (CAG) business.
  • The company experienced a 13% increase in overall revenues, with a 12% organic growth, primarily driven by the CAG Diagnostics recurring revenues.
  • This growth was particularly notable in the international regions, achieving double-digit growth, while the U.S. saw over 8% growth despite a minor setback of a 1.2% decline in same-store clinical visits.

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Daily Brief Health Care: OliX Pharmaceuticals, Alebund Pharmaceuticals Jiangsu, Avadel Pharmaceuticals PLC, Azitra, Cocrystal Pharma , Island Pharmaceuticals , Kaken Pharmaceutical, Tarsus Pharmaceuticals , Triapex Lab, WeiMai and more

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In today’s briefing:

  • KOSDAQ150 Index Rebalance: 16 Changes a Side; Fadu a Casualty Yet Again
  • Alebund (礼邦生物) Pre-IPO: Core Product AP301 Phase 3 Update
  • Avadel Sparks Bidding War: Why Lundbeck’s Offer Is Shaking Things Up!
  • AZTR: ATR-01 Data Presented
  • COCP: Phase 1b Norovirus Challenge Study of CDI-988 to Commence in 1Q26
  • Island Pharmaceuticals Ltd – Animal Rule allowed – First de-risking event down
  • Kaken Pharma (4521 JP): Bleaker FY26 Ahead, Growth Pangs to Continue for Now
  • Primer: Tarsus Pharmaceuticals (TARS US) – Nov 2025
  • Triapex Lab Pre-IPO Tearsheet
  • Pre-IPO WeiMai – The Pain Points Behind the Business Model


KOSDAQ150 Index Rebalance: 16 Changes a Side; Fadu a Casualty Yet Again

By Brian Freitas


Alebund (礼邦生物) Pre-IPO: Core Product AP301 Phase 3 Update

By Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

  • Alebund Pharmaceuticals, a China-based clinical-stage biotech company, is looking to raise at least USD 100 million via a Hong Kong listing. Jefferies, BoA, and HTSC are the joint sponsors.
  • In our previous note, we looked at the company’s history and its core product, AP301, and AP306, and its management.
  • In this note, we look at the core product AP301’s pivotal Phase 3 data for AP301 presented in ASN2025.

Avadel Sparks Bidding War: Why Lundbeck’s Offer Is Shaking Things Up!

By Baptista Research

  • Avadel Pharmaceuticals is suddenly at the center of a high-stakes bidding war, with strategic interest intensifying as its once-nightly sleep therapy, LUMRYZ, continues to scale commercially.
  • On November 14, Danish drugmaker Lundbeck submitted an unsolicited offer to acquire Avadel for up to $23 per share—topping an earlier $20-per-share bid from Alkermes made in October.
  • The structure of Lundbeck’s offer includes $21.00 in cash and a $2.00 per share non-transferable contingent value right (CVR) tied to future sales milestones for LUMRYZ and valiloxybate.

AZTR: ATR-01 Data Presented

By Zacks Small Cap Research

  • Azitra is developing genetically engineered bacteria for therapeutic use in dermatology.
  • The company possesses a microbial library of 1,500 unique bacterial strains that are candidates for a variety of indications.
  • Azitra’s lead candidate is ATR-12 for the rare disease Netherton syndrome (NS).

COCP: Phase 1b Norovirus Challenge Study of CDI-988 to Commence in 1Q26

By Zacks Small Cap Research

  • On November 14, 2025, Cocrystal Pharma, Inc. (COCP) announced financial results for the third quarter of 2025 and provided a business update.
  • The company has received IND clearance from the U.S. FDA to evaluate CDI-988 as both a norovirus preventive and treatment.
  • We anticipate the company initiate a Phase 1b norovirus challenge study in the first quarter of 2026.

Island Pharmaceuticals Ltd – Animal Rule allowed – First de-risking event down

By Research as a Service (RaaS)

  • Island Pharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX:ILA) is an antiviral therapeutics company targeting infectious diseases.
  • The company on 17 November 2025 released a presentation in which it detailed the much-anticipated feedback from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on its Galidesivir programme for Marburg.
  • The feedback was very positive for ILA in that two outstanding matters were resolved: 1.

Kaken Pharma (4521 JP): Bleaker FY26 Ahead, Growth Pangs to Continue for Now

By Tina Banerjee

  • Kaken Pharmaceutical (4521 JP) reported rather underwhelming earnings in H1FY26, with revenue, operating profit and net profit witnessing significant drop as upfront payments received last fiscal put pressure.
  • Kaken’s major drug Clenafin saw revenue rise 1.5% to ¥9.3B on AG launch, while Ecclock helped drive revenue growing 12% YoY to ¥1.5B.
  • FY26 guidance revised downwards to ¥86.3B (down 8% YoY). Kaken needs an immediate strong revenue driver to rescue it from pangs of drug price revision and generic competition.

Primer: Tarsus Pharmaceuticals (TARS US) – Nov 2025

By αSK

  • Tarsus Pharmaceuticals has successfully transitioned to a commercial-stage company, driven by the strong launch of XDEMVY®, the first and only FDA-approved treatment for Demodex blepharitis.
  • The company possesses a significant first-mover advantage in a large, undertreated market, with XDEMVY addressing the root cause of a condition affecting an estimated 25 million people in the U.S.
  • Future growth is underpinned by the continued market penetration of XDEMVY and a promising pipeline leveraging the same active ingredient, lotilaner, for other underserved conditions like Ocular Rosacea (TP-04) and Lyme disease prevention (TP-05).

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Triapex Lab Pre-IPO Tearsheet

By Nicholas Tan

  • Triapex Lab (1938177D CH) is looking to raise at least US$100m in its upcoming Hong Kong IPO. The deal will be run by Citi and Haitong.
  • It is a next-generation contract research organization (CRO) dedicated to empowering pharmaceutical enterprises and research institutions worldwide.
  • Its approach centers on clinically significant disease areas, including cardiometabolic diseases, central nervous system (CNS) disorders, ophthalmology, autoimmune diseases, and oncology.

Pre-IPO WeiMai – The Pain Points Behind the Business Model

By Xinyao (Criss) Wang

  • Whether WeiMai’s business model can operate sustainably and effectively depends on whether it can establish long-term/stable relationship with hospitals/doctors, as they are the key stakeholders to attract/retain the downstream customers.
  • However, the relationship between WeiMai and the hospital network may not be solid, thereby shaking the foundation of the entire business model. Gross margin level is unsatisfactory compared with peers.
  • Post-Money valuation after Series D+ Financing was US$559 million. Due to the concerns on business model and the profitability, WeiMai’s valuation should be lower than Ping An Healthcare and Technology.

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