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• Single-Molecule precision enables highly accurate, scalable tests across prenatal and oncology diagnostics, setting BillionToOne apart from traditional sequencing-based competitors.
• BillionToOne delivers 100%+ revenue growth, 69% gross margins, and positive EBITDA—rare performance metrics in molecular diagnostics ahead of its $2.3B IPO.
• IPO is multiple-times oversubscribed with long-only healthcare anchors and top-tier backers, signaling strong institutional confidence ahead of pricing.

• NovaBridge Therapeutics, a China-based clinical-stage biotech company, is looking to raise at least USD 100 million via a Hong Kong listing. GS and CITIC are the joint sponsors.
• In this note, we look at the company’s history and its core product, givastomig.
• We are of the view that there is no fundamental improvement in the company, since it changed its name and restructured its China business.

• Revenue decreased by JPY135mn to JPY21.8bn due to smaller milestone payments, partially offset by Quviviq sales.
• R&D expenses rose 31.5% YoY to JPY11.2bn, driven by increased investment and a weaker yen, mainly in the UK.
• Core operating loss was JPY986mn, compared to a JPY4.4bn profit in cumulative Q3 FY12/24, reflecting non-cash expenses.

• Hims & Hers is a rapidly growing telehealth platform capitalizing on the increasing consumer demand for convenient and discreet access to healthcare, particularly in stigmatized or lifestyle-related categories.
• The company’s aggressive direct-to-consumer marketing and subscription-based model have fueled impressive top-line growth and a recent turn to profitability, though it relies heavily on continued marketing spend.
• Strategic initiatives, including international expansion through the acquisition of ZAVA and entry into new high-potential categories like weight management, present significant future growth opportunities but also introduce execution and regulatory risks.

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Oryzon has announced encouraging updates for iadademstat. In acute myeloid leukaemia (AML), positive data was reported for two programmes, including the lead oncology programme, FRIDA. Updated interim data from FRIDA (iadademstat in combination with gilteritinib in relapsed/refractory AML) showed an overall response rate (ORR) of 67%, suggesting improved outcomes compared to gilteritinib alone. In a separate Phase I study exploring the synergy between iadademstat, venetoclax and azacitidine, in newly diagnosed AML, the preliminary interim data (n=8) showed a 100% ORR. We view this as a positive indicator of the novel combination, but we acknowledge that it is from a relatively small population. Beyond malignant haematological indications, Oryzon has also enrolled the first patient in its sickle cell disease (SCD) trial. If successful, we believe this could bolster the value proposition for iadademstat, with applications beyond oncology.

• Shinpoong Pharmaceutical is a South Korean pharmaceutical company transitioning from a generics manufacturer to an R&D-focused entity, highlighted by its antimalarial drug Pyramax and a pipeline focused on cardiovascular and neurological diseases.
• The company has experienced significant financial headwinds, with consistent net losses and negative cash flow over the past three fiscal years, although recent quarterly results in 2025 show a marked improvement towards profitability.
• Future growth hinges on the successful clinical progression and commercialization of its key pipeline asset, Otaplimastat (SP-8203) for acute ischemic stroke, and its ability to expand its global market presence for existing products.

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• SK Bioscience (302440 KS) reports 2.5x jump in revenue and narrowing operating loss in 3Q25, driven by additional revenue contribution and improving profitability of German subsidiary, IDT Biologika.
• For 2025, SKBS guided for IDT revenue of KRW410B. With 3Q25 YTD revenue reaching KRW341B (up 19% YoY), IDT is expected to beat the guidance.
• 2026 will be crucial for the company, with couple of vaccine candidates entering late-stage trials. PCV21 global Phase 3 trial is ongoing. This should keep R&D spend elevated.

• Takeda Pharmaceutical (4502 JP) reported H1FY26 revenue of ¥2,220B, down 7%, primarily attributable to unfavorable foreign exchange and lower sales of Vyvanse.
• Takeda revised its FY26 guidance downwards expecting lower sales and margins, reflecting near term headwinds amid cost control.
• Six of these late-stage programs are estimated to have the potential to generate peak revenues ranging from $10B to $20B in total and contribute to long-term growth.

• Lead asset EVO756 shows promising Phase 2 data in symptomatic dermographism, validating its MRGPRX2-targeting mechanism and supporting further expansion into atopic dermatitis.
• A $115M Series C co-led by RA Capital and Sectoral Asset Management strengthens credibility and provides funding for multiple Phase 2 clinical programs.
• Evommune’s IPO is multiple-times oversubscribed, driven by significant demand from healthcare-dedicated investors and mutual funds, signaling robust institutional interest.

• On October 31, 2025, FibroBiologics, Inc. (FBLG) announced financial results for the third quarter of 2025 and provided a business update.
• The company is set to initiate the manufacturing of CYWC628 for the Phase 1/2 clinical trial in diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs).
• We anticipate the trial starting in the first quarter of 2026 and estimate the trial will complete in the third quarter of 2026.

• Beta Bionics Inc. has successfully completed its upsized US IPO in January and sold 13.8M shares at $17.00 per share, above the marketed price range.
• Maker of the first FDA-cleared insulin delivery device reported better than expected 3Q’25 results, including revenue of $27.3M and an adjusted EBITDA loss of ~$12M.
• While there is long term potential from interesting pipeline, I believe that the valuation is full, and I would wait a share pull-back before becoming more positive on the stock.

• BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc.’s latest earnings call reveals a complex mix of achievements and challenges, highlighting both substantial growth and notable strategic shifts.
• Over the third quarter of 2025, BioMarin demonstrated robust financial performance, leading to an adjusted full-year revenue guidance.
• The company reported an 11% increase in top-line revenue year-to-date, driven by the success of its global enzyme therapies and skeletal conditions business units, especially through the performance of VOXZOGO, its treatment for achondroplasia.

• Hanmi Pharm (128940 KS) has reported mixed performance for 3Q25. Despite flat topline and high R&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.

• Novartis recently announced its third-quarter 2025 financial results, highlighting a period of strategic growth and progress across multiple fronts.
• The company registered a 7% increase in net sales, alongside a mirrored 7% uplift in core operating income, maintaining its core margin at 39.3%.
• The results underscore Novartis’ ability to drive growth amidst challenges such as the loss of exclusivity (LOE) for key products like Entresto, Tasigna, and Promacta.

• Radiopharm Theranostics is advancing a portfolio of imaging and therapeutic radiopharmaceutical candidates in oncology.
• Its approach recognizes the opportunities in tumors beyond prostate, thyroid & neuroendocrine targets originated by precision oncology & validated by clinical trials & regulatory approval.
• RAD101, an 18F radioisotope developed to image brain metastases is the most advanced asset.

• Regeneron Pharmaceuticals reported its third-quarter 2025 financial results, showcasing a mixed performance with both strong growth in some product lines and challenges in others.
• The company’s revenues reached $3.8 billion, marking a modest 1% increase from the previous year.
• This growth was primarily driven by solid performances from several key products, including Dupixent, Libtayo, and EYLEA HD.

• The 11th national VBP officially started last week. The average price reduction of the selected products is 53%. Due to the “anchor price” mechanism, VBP is becoming increasingly rational.
• The purchasing power of the global pharmaceutical industry on Chinese assets is still far from saturated that we have reason to expect more transactions to come to Chinese pharmaceutical companies.
• Based on WuXi AppTec’s 25Q3 results, CDMO business has emerged from fundamental turning point following the recovery of overseas biotech industry, but the inflection point of CRO is lagging behind.

• The data in this insight is collated from the “shareholding disclosure” link on the HKEx website.
• Often there is a corresponding HKEx announcement on the increase – or decrease – in the shareholding by directors. 
• However, such disclosures are by no means an absolute. These insights also flag those companies where shares have been pledged, both recently and ongoing.

• The rise of Softcare is in line with the logic of “Chinese supply chain going global”.It has solved channel/cost problems through localized production, quickly captured market share with low-price tactic.
• Our forecast benefiting from market penetration/capacity expansion, revenue growth could be 15% YoY in 2025.In 2026-2027, as competition intensifies, revenue growth may slow down to 12% YoY, 10% YoY respectively.
• Given that Softcare’s main market is in Africa, which is characterized by high growth and high risk, a forecasted P/E of 8-12x for 2025 could be a comfortable valuation range.

• Sumitomo Pharma (4506 JP) revised revenue guidance upward by ¥74B to ¥429B on the back of continued strong sales in North America (up 56% YoY to ¥163B).
• Orgovyx (revenue jumped 95% YoY to ¥69B) witnessed solid patient growth in medicare patients while Gemtesa (revenue rose 72% to ¥43B) improved market share.
• The revised profit numbers implies that the company expects the SG&A and R&D cost to be on the rise H2FY26 onwards leading a net loss in the second half.

• Celltrion Inc has significant underperformed over the last year and experienced a big derating.
• Good results, but the numbers fell short of expectations due to the large biosimilar hype.
• Outlook over the next five years is very promising, with its revenue target market value expected to almost double.  

• Our estimations for FY 2025 annual revenue of Amgen Inc. (or the company) range at around $35,429 million and for FY 2026 at around $36,138 million.
• The company’s annual revenue reached $33,424 million in 2024 compared to $28,190 million in 2023, posting an increase by 18.57%.
• Gross (or operating) profit for FY 2024 was $7,258 million, decreased by 8.09% compared to $7,897 million for the corresponding period of 2023. 

• Astellas Pharma (4503 JP) announced better-than-expected H1FY26 result, with continued double-digit revenue growth, driven by key brands, and significant improvement in profitability being the key highlights.
• Strategic brands, which recorded 43% YoY revenue growth and contributed 21% of revenue, drove overall revenue growth. Cost optimization through SMT led to margin improvement.
• Astellas has raised FY26 revenue and profit guidance. The company expects FY26 revenue of ¥2,030B (+6% YoY). FY26 core operating profit is expected to increase 25% YoY to ¥490B.

• HCA Healthcare’s third-quarter performance for 2025 has shown strong results year-over-year, with a notable 42% increase in diluted earnings per share, as adjusted.
• The revenue grew by 9.6%, driven by broad-based volume growth and an improved payer mix.
• This improvement, coupled with disciplined operational management, resulted in better margins.

• Elan Corp is a market leader in Japan’s growing nursing care support sector, capitalizing on the nation’s super-aged society. Its core business provides rental and laundry services for clothing, towels, and daily necessities to hospital patients and nursing home residents, creating a convenient, all-in-one solution.
• The company has demonstrated a strong and consistent track record of top-line growth, with revenue increasing for 17 consecutive years. This is driven by an expanding network of contracted healthcare facilities and the powerful demographic tailwind of Japan’s aging population.
• Despite robust operational growth, the company’s stock has de-rated from its pandemic-era highs. While revenue and cash flow remain strong, recent financial data indicates pressure on profit margins, a key area for investor monitoring. The valuation now appears more reasonable compared to historical levels and some international peers.

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• The earnings report for Moderna, Inc.’s second quarter of 2025 presents a multifaceted picture of the company’s current financial health and strategic endeavors.
• Beginning with the financial landscape, Moderna reported revenues of $2.1 billion and experienced a loss of $0.8 billion, which aligns with the company’s expectations given the seasonal nature of its respiratory vaccine business.
• Notably, the company managed to reduce its cost of sales and SG&A by 35% compared to the previous year, indicating a strong commitment to financial discipline.

• Revvity’s third-quarter 2025 results demonstrate a stable performance amid a challenging market landscape, with organic growth of 1% that aligned with expectations despite unfavorable forex fluctuations.
• The company’s Signals software division proved a strong performer, with 20% organic growth, and their reproductive health segment also showed notable progress.
• However, the Diagnostic segment experienced a significant decline in China due to lingering DRG impacts, though the non-China segment performed robustly, growing in the high single digits.

• Universal Health Services (UHS) recently reported its third-quarter 2025 financial results, highlighting a significant increase in adjusted net income attributable to UHS, which rose by 53% year-over-year to $5.69 per share.
• This performance was driven by a robust 13.4% year-over-year revenue growth, buoyed by a strong showing from its acute care operations, modest volume improvements in its behavioral health segment, and favorable pricing in both sectors.
• A notable contributing factor to the revenue increase was the $90 million net benefit from a recently approved supplemental Medicaid program in the District of Columbia.

• STAR 50 Index is a tech-focused, blue-chip index in Mainland China which tracks the top 50 largest and most liquid names in the STAR market of the Shanghai Stock Exchange.
• STAR 100 index tracks the next 100 names (51st-150th ranks) and it represents the mid-cap segment of the STAR market.
• In this insight, we have presented our final expectations for ADDs and DELs for the upcoming December 2025 index rebal event.

• Establishment Labs is a medical technology company poised for significant growth following the recent US FDA approval for its flagship Motiva® breast implants, granting access to the world’s largest market for aesthetic procedures.
• The company’s key competitive advantage lies in its focus on safety and innovation, with its proprietary SmoothSilk® surface and ergonomic implant designs demonstrating low complication rates in extensive clinical studies, potentially disrupting a market dominated by long-standing incumbents.
• Despite strong revenue growth, the company has a history of significant net losses and negative cash flow. The successful commercialization in the US and a clear path to profitability are critical for future stock performance.

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• Hogy Medical (3593 JP) , in the last 10 fiscals, witnessed sales grow at CAGR of 1%. In tandem with that, company reported 4% drop sales to ¥18.9B in H1FY26.
• The company revised FY26 sales guidance downwards to ¥39.2B (from previous ¥41.8B), with profits also witnessing considerable downward revision.
• Stock to underperform and so we recommend a SELL on Hogy at this moment. Strategically, two possible outcomes open for Hogy, a take-over by another corporate entity or going private.

• Alnylam Pharmaceuticals (ALNY US) just became eligible for S&P500 following positive earnings released on 30 October 2025.
• The company’s market cap and other eligibility metrics are estimated to place it among the top 5 addition candidates for S&P500 with a higher chance of inclusion in 2026.
• Top 3 addition candidates for S&P500 are CRH, FIX and PSTG with the next inclusion expected by the end of November following the Omnicom-Interpublic $13bn acquisition.

• The company’s Q1 FY06/26 sales were JPY30.8bn (+6.1% YoY), with operating profit at JPY259mn (-7.3% YoY).
• Medical Devices and Consumables segment sales rose 5.2% YoY, driven by consumables and equipment sales growth.
• SPD segment sales increased 6.3% YoY, but operating profit declined 31.4% YoY due to rising SG&A expenses.

• Unmatched Brand Heritage and Market Leadership: With a history spanning over 350 years, Beijing Tongrentang is a premier brand in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), commanding significant brand loyalty and market recognition. This “time-honored brand”status provides a substantial competitive advantage in a fragmented market.
• Favorable Industry Tailwinds: The company is well-positioned to benefit from China’s aging population, rising health consciousness, and strong government support for the TCM industry. These demographic and policy trends are expected to drive sustained demand for TCM products and services.
• Concerning Cash Flow Trend Despite Solid Growth: While the company has demonstrated consistent revenue and net income growth, a significant and persistent decline in operating and free cash flow over the past several years raises concerns about working capital management and the quality of earnings.

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• Venerable Brand with Deep Heritage: Guangyuyuan is one of China’s oldest Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) brands, founded in 1541. This long history provides significant brand equity and consumer trust, a key advantage in the healthcare sector. The company was officially recognized as a “China Time-Honored Brand”by the Ministry of Commerce in 2006.
• Favorable Industry Tailwinds: The TCM industry in China is experiencing robust growth, supported by government policies, an aging population, and increasing health awareness. The market is projected to grow at a double-digit CAGR, creating a favorable environment for established players like Guangyuyuan.
• Financial Turnaround and Growth Focus: After a significant loss in 2022, the company has demonstrated a strong recovery in profitability through 2023 and 2024. Management is focused on a growth-oriented strategy, emphasizing product innovation and new marketing channels, including e-commerce and collaborations with influencers.

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• Jcr Pharmaceuticals (4552 JP) has reported in-line performance for H1FY26. While mainstay product is facing pricing and competitive pressure, one-off licensing income has driven overall performance.   
• JCR is expected to meet FY26 guidance. H1FY26 sales, operating profit, and net profit represent progress rate of 56.5%, 91.5%, and 57.0%, against full-year guidance, respectively.
• Heavy dependence on one major product, which is subject to pricing and competitive pressure, and no major product launch lined up anytime soon are key near-term risks.

• Through their two segments, Medline Brand and Supply Chain Solutions, they offer approximately 335,000 med-surg products.
• They had net sales of $21.4  billion, $23.2 billion, and $25.5 billion and net income (loss) of ($25 million), $234 million, and $1.2 billion in 2022, 2023, and 2024, respectively.
• This company is a staple to the healthcare and hospitals industry and we anticipate a market cap north of $50 billion.

• Softcare (SOFT HK)  is looking to raise around US$300m in its upcoming Hong Kong IPO.
• It is an international hygiene product corporation engaged in the development, manufacturing and sales of baby and feminine hygiene products.
• We have looked at the company’s past performance in our previous note. In this note, we will undertake a PHIP update.

• Mega Lifesciences is a leading pharmaceutical and nutraceutical company with a strong presence in high-growth Southeast Asian markets, particularly Myanmar, Vietnam, and Cambodia.
• The company’s dual-engine business model, comprising the branded ‘Mega We Care’ products and the ‘Maxxcare’ distribution arm, provides both margin strength and extensive market reach.
• Future growth is anticipated to be driven by strategic expansion into new markets like Indonesia, a robust pipeline of new product launches, and favorable demographic trends such as rising health consciousness and an aging population in its core markets.

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• BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc.’s third-quarter 2025 results reflect a multifaceted performance with several key developments across its business units.
• The company has demonstrated robust growth, notably in its Enzyme Therapies and Skeletal Conditions segments, which have driven an 11% increase in top-line growth year-over-year.
• The Enzyme Therapies business alone was reported to be on track to become a $2 billion-plus franchise, highlighting its substantial contribution to revenue.

• Sales dropped 48.9% YoY to JPY971mn, with a gross profit margin of 71.6%, down 4.5pp YoY.
• Operating loss was JPY3.3bn, compared to a loss of JPY2.8bn in cumulative Q3 FY12/24.
• SG&A expenses declined 4.7% YoY to JPY4.0bn, including R&D expenses of JPY2.5bn, down 1.7% YoY.

• Eiken Chemical is a prominent player in the Japanese in-vitro diagnostics (IVD) market, with a strong position in fecal immunochemical testing (FIT) for colorectal cancer screening and a unique proprietary technology in its LAMP nucleic acid amplification method.
• The company is poised to benefit from favorable demographic trends, particularly Japan’s aging population and a growing global emphasis on preventative healthcare and early disease detection. However, it faces challenges from a competitive domestic market and the need for continuous innovation to maintain its technological edge.
• Recent financial performance has been mixed, with revenue growth impacted by external factors such as the decline in demand for COVID-19 related products. Future growth will likely depend on the successful global expansion of its core products and the development of new applications for its LAMP technology.

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• The company reported a YoY decline in revenue and profit, except for net income, which increased by 4.4%.
• In September 2025, the company launched a tender offer for shares, with a minimum purchase of 20,487,000 shares.
• The company decided to pay no dividends for FY03/26 and abolish its shareholder benefits program, conditional on tender offer success.

• Sirnaomics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company specializing in the discovery and development of RNA interference (RNAi) therapeutics, a promising technology for treating a wide range of diseases by silencing disease-causing genes.
• The company’s pipeline is focused on oncology and fibrotic diseases, with lead candidates STP705 and STP707 showing potential in treating various cancers. Sirnaomics has a strong presence in both the United States and China, providing access to two of the world’s largest pharmaceutical markets.
• Key risks for the company include the inherent uncertainties of clinical drug development, potential competition from other RNAi-focused companies, and the need for significant capital to fund its research and development activities.

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• Cipla Ltd (CIPLA IN) signed an exclusive distribution and promotion agreement with Eli Lilly on 23 October 2025 to market tirzepatide under the brand name Yurpeak in India.
• The deal positions Cipla as a first mover in India’s nascent GLP-1 obesity care segment, projected to grow 40x by 2030.
• Financially modest but strategically transformative, the deal anchors Cipla’s entry into obesity therapeutics and sets the stage for a broader GLP-1 platform spanning branded and generic drugs.

• Bidders Nordic Capital and Permira raised their offer to DKK 250/share (from DKK 233), but ATP’s 10% block and limited irrevocables complicate closing.
• Gross spread has widened to 5.71% (DKK 236.5 close on 28 Oct), reflecting rising uncertainty. Implied success probability is now ~76.5%.
• High upside if completed, but downside risk remains to pre-deal levels (DKK 192.5). Time to settlement is short, pushing annualized return to ~151%.

• Separation should unlock value by allowing J&J to double-down on high-growth, higher-margin MedTech and pharma businesses.
• SpinCo will emerge as one of the world’s largest pure-play orthopaedics firm with ~$9B revenue and global leadership across hips, knees, and trauma.
• We see valuation upside. Transaction is likely to enhance JNJ’s sum-of-the-parts value.

• Avacta is transitioning into a pure-play oncology biotechnology company, centered on its proprietary pre|CISION™ and Affimer® platforms, designed to improve the safety and efficacy of cancer therapies.
• The lead asset, AVA6000, a tumor-activated doxorubicin, has demonstrated a favorable safety profile and promising anti-tumor activity in its Phase 1 clinical trials, particularly in salivary gland cancer, providing clinical proof-of-concept for the pre|CISION™ platform.
• The company is strategically divesting its diagnostics division to extend its cash runway and focus resources on advancing its oncology pipeline, which includes next-generation peptide drug conjugates (PDCs) and Affimer® drug conjugates (AffDCs).

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• Align Technology Inc. (ALGN) is poised for a resurgence with a favorable reward/risk ratio post-Covid.
• The company primarily operates through its Clear Aligner segment, with Invisalign accounting for 81% of operating profit.
• Invisalign’s competitive edge includes efficiency, superior technology, and a strong market presence, particularly in the Americas.

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• West Pharmaceutical Services delivered solid third-quarter results for 2025, showing noteworthy improvements across key metrics.
• The company reported revenues of $805 million, marking a 5% organic increase, which exceeded their internal expectations.
• The adjusted operating margin was 21.1%, while the adjusted EPS increased by 6% to $1.96 compared to the previous year.

• The willingness of hospitals/patients to purchase medical AI products/services is still not strong enough. The real turning point for the commercialization of medical AI hasn’t arrived yet.
• The small revenue scale reflects that Diagens’ products have not received widespread recognition from the medical system. Market education cost would be high, leading to increasing selling and distribution expenses
• Valuation should be higher than Basecare (2170 HK) who just focuses on testing kits in assisted reproduction, but should be lower than Xunfei Healthcare, who has better commercialization performance/channels advantage.

• Intellia Therapeutics shares nosedived by 40% on October 27, 2025, after the company abruptly paused two critical Phase 3 clinical trials for its lead gene-editing candidate, nex-z.
• The suspension follows the hospitalization of an elderly patient treated with nex-z who experienced elevated liver enzymes and bilirubin levels—early markers of liver injury.
• This development casts a dark cloud over nex-z, a therapy that had been projected to drive 62% of Intellia’s estimated 2030 revenues and was central to the company’s valuation narrative.

• Samsung Biologics (207940 KS) reported revenue of KRW1,660B (up 40% YoY and 29% QoQ) and operating profit of KRW729B (up 115% YoY and 53% QoQ) in 3Q25.
• In 3Q25, the company continued to secure new manufacturing and development contracts with global pharmaceutical partners, bringing its cumulative contract volume to over $20B since its founding. 
• Amid steady client demand and efficient capacity utilization, Samsung Biologics is confident on achieving full-year revenue growth guidance of 25–30% YoY, as revised upward in last quarter.

• Sichuan Biokin is looking to raise up to USD 500 million from an A-H listing. The sponsors are GS, JPM, and CITIC.
• Sichuan Biokin recently published its post-hearing prospectus. The company also released financial results for 3Q 2025.
• We think the company has progressed well in its core asset and has reported encouraging clinical data since the beginning of the year.

• Alvotech is a pure-play biosimilar company at a pivotal inflection point, transitioning from a development-focused entity to a commercial-stage enterprise with multiple approved products.
• The company’s success hinges on securing regulatory approvals, particularly from the U.S. FDA, for its key pipeline assets and successfully navigating patent litigation with originator companies.
• Strategic partnerships with global pharmaceutical leaders like Teva Pharmaceuticals and Advanz Pharma are fundamental to Alvotech’s commercialization strategy, providing global reach and leveraging local market expertise.

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• During H1FY26, Shionogi & Co (4507 JP) maintained revenue, operating profit, and net profit at the same level as previous year. None of the key parameters achieved their respective targets.
• Better-Than-Expected contribution from Torii, additional revenue generation from Quviviq, double-digit revenue growth of cefiderocol in the U.S. and EU, and stable growth in HIV royalty drove overall performance.
• Shionogi has reduced FY26 revenue guidance (due to weak prescription drug sales) and raised operating and net profit guidance, driven by strong growth in royalty income and cost optimization initiatives.

• Novartis is aggressively deepening its presence in neuromuscular disease therapeutics with the recently announced $12 billion acquisition of Avidity Biosciences.
• The San Diego-based biotech specializes in RNAbased drugs using a proprietary antibody oligonucleotide conjugate (AOC) platform that enables targeted delivery of RNA therapeutics to muscle tissue—a capability that traditional RNA technologies have struggled with.
• The all-cash deal offers Avidity shareholders $72 per share, representing a 46% premium, and excludes Avidity’s cardiovascular-focused subsidiary.

• Acuity RM Group 0.95p £2.16m (ACRM.L) The software Group announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Acuity Risk Management Limited (ARML), which is focused on the cyber-security sector of the Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) market has won a new contract.
• The contract is with a new client, a leading European defence contractor, for Vendor Management Hub (VMH) software and services to be used in a new programme.
• VMH is a product that will help provide protection against the type of cyber security breaches recently suffered by leading retailers and manufacturers. 

BB Biotech (BION) delivered strong Q325 results, underpinned by its focus on innovative biotech companies with differentiated clinical pipelines and promising long-term potential. NAV increased 24.0% (in CHF terms) and its share price rose 20.0%, both comfortably outperforming BION’s benchmark, the Nasdaq Biotech Index (15.7%). The most recent quarter benefited from improving macroeconomic conditions, including the Federal Reserve’s first rate cut in September. The sector outlook remains favourable, with M&A expected to be a key performance driver as big pharmaceutical companies replenish their pipelines ahead of a looming patent cliff. Several core portfolio holdings achieved significant clinical and regulatory milestones, supporting BION’s momentum, and others are anticipated before year-end, serving as potential near-term catalysts for portfolio performance.

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• Symbio Pharmaceuticals focuses on unmet medical needs in cancer, blood disorders, and viral infections.
• The company plans to file for approval of its antiviral drug Brincidofovir (BCV) by 2028.
• BCV shows strong antiviral and antitumor activity, with ongoing research in adenovirus infections and neurodegenerative diseases.

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• Strategic Overhaul Driving Focus and Efficiency: Under its ‘#FutureFresenius’ program, the company is undergoing a significant transformation by deconsolidating Fresenius Medical Care (FMC) and streamlining its structure to focus on its two primary growth drivers: Fresenius Kabi ((Bio)Pharma) and Fresenius Helios (Care Provision). This simplification is aimed at improving profitability, reducing debt, and increasing management focus on core competencies.
• Resilient Operating Segments with Favorable Tailwinds: Fresenius Kabi is well-positioned to capitalize on the growing global markets for generic drugs and biosimilars, driven by patent expiries and cost-containment pressures in healthcare systems. Fresenius Helios, a leading private hospital operator in Europe, benefits from demographic trends such as aging populations and the rising prevalence of chronic diseases, which ensures stable demand for its services.
• Financial Performance Recovering Post-Restructuring: After a period of underperformance and a significant net loss in 2023, recent quarterly results indicate a recovery in profitability and margins. The strategic changes, including cost-saving initiatives and a renewed focus on organic growth, are beginning to yield positive financial results, although the company’s long-term growth track record remains challenged.

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• CSI Medical Service represents the top 50 largest and most-liquid stocks involved in medical devices, medical care, medical informatization, and other medical theme from the Shanghai, Shenzhen and Beijing Exchanges.
• In this insight, we have presented our final expectations for ADDs and DELs for the upcoming semiannual index rebal event in December 2025.
• We expect up to six ADDs and six DELs for the CSI Medical Service index during this index review event based on the latest available data.

• Vigonvita is looking to raise at least US$100 million via a Hong Kong listing. The book runner is CITIC.
• The company filed its post-hearing prospectus and dropped VV116, the commercialized COVID-19 anti-viral drug, from its key asset list.
• In this note, we look at changes between filings and recent company and market updates.

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• SeaStar Medical is developing the Selective Cytopheretic Device (SCD) to treat critically ill patients with hyperinflammation.
• The SCD has received FDA approval for pediatric acute kidney injury and is expected to generate interim data from its adult trial by late Q3 next year.
• The company currently has $10 million in cash but may need to raise additional funds for growth and to support its adult trial.

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• MapLight Therapeutics Inc. (MPLT) priced 14.75 million shares at $17.00 and opened at $19.00, marking an initial gain of 11.7% on first trade.
• The offering included a $40 million anchor order from T. Rowe Price and a $8.1 million concurrent private placement led by Goldman Sachs.
• Channel checks indicate the deal was multiple times oversubscribed, with strong participation from long-only mutual funds and high-quality healthcare specialists.

• Institutions were net buyers of Singapore stocks with a S$57 million inflow, reversing a previous S$167 million outflow.
• Eleven companies conducted share buybacks totaling S$13.6 million; United Overseas Bank led with 300,000 shares at S$34.57.
• CapitaLand India Trust’s 3Q 2025 update is due Oct 31; recent divestments aim to enhance financial flexibility.

• Genmab is a leader in the antibody therapeutics space, underpinned by its innovative and proprietary technology platforms (DuoBody®, HexaBody®) that have yielded a portfolio of approved, revenue-generating products and a deep clinical pipeline.
• The company’s hybrid business model, which combines in-house development with strategic, high-value partnerships with major pharmaceutical companies like AbbVie, Pfizer, and Janssen, diversifies risk and provides significant, recurring royalty and milestone revenue.
• Future growth is contingent on the continued success of key partnered products like DARZALEX, the successful commercialization of new therapies such as Epkinly and Tivdak, and the progression of its extensive oncology-focused pipeline.

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• Integris Medtech Limited (1234518D IN) is looking to raise about US$340m in its upcoming India IPO. The deal will be run by ICICI, Axis, Citi and IIFL.
• Integris Medtech Limited is a diversified India-based global MedTech company engaged in the development, manufacturing, and commercialization of medical devices and laboratory solutions.
• The Lab Solutions segment provides laboratory and clinical diagnostic products across hospitals and industrial labs. The Cardiovascular segment focuses on interventional cardiology devices used treatments of coronary artery disease.

• The core of WANCHEN’s business model is to build a virtuous cycle system based on economies of scale. However, the pain point is large scale but low profit margin.
• WANCHEN would maintain high-speed growth throughout 2025, but the growth rate will gradually slow down. Our forecast is revenue YoY growth from 2025 to 2027 is 80%, 40%, 25%, respectively.
• WANCHEN’s peer is BUSY MING, but they have different investment logic and growth story. Which company has a higher valuation largely depends on which narrative logic the capital market favors.  

• Whether it is big pharmaceutical company or Biopharma that currently generates revenue/profits mainly through one or two products, they may not be able to “defend” successfully in long term.
• The logic for innovative medical device is similar to innovative drugs – It takes 1-2 years from the turning point of policies to the turning point of fundamentals.
• The Innovent-Takeda deal is logical. However, stock price performance of Innovent was disappointing, which is due to the “turning point” of HK biotech sector.The current decline is far from over.

• Lonza Group AG provided a qualitative update for its Q3 2025 performance, emphasizing a strong outcome in its Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) business and confirming its outlook for the remainder of the year.
• Positively, the company anticipates sales growth of 20% to 21% at constant exchange rates (CER) and an improved core EBITDA margin between 30% and 31% for the full year.
• The performance in Integrated Biologics contributed significantly, supported by robust demand for its large-scale mammalian assets, including its site in Vacaville, which is over-performing its targets.

• Chairman of the Board Zhu Yi hopes to build Biokin into an MNC with the success of BL-B01D1.In other words, Zhu Yi is prepared to bet all on this product.
• Biokin’s valuation should be lower than Akeso Biopharma Inc (9926 HK), but higher than RemeGen. If BL-B01D1’s development is successful, Biokin’s future valuation ceiling will be higher than Kelun Bio.  
• Global peak sales revenue share of BL-B01D1 could reach approximately RMB20 billion. If based on P/S of 5x, market value is RMB100 billion. So, there’s bubble in valuation in A-share.

• Company Acquired: Rain Oncology was acquired by Pathos AI, Inc. and ceased to trade as an independent public entity in January 2024. This primer analyzes the company’s status and assets leading up to the acquisition.
• Pivotal Trial Failure: The company’s lead asset, milademetan, an MDM2 inhibitor, failed to meet its primary endpoint in the Phase 3 MANTRA trial for dedifferentiated liposarcoma in May 2023, leading to a strategic re-evaluation and significant restructuring.
• Strategic Pivot to Acquisition: Following the clinical setback, Rain Oncology halted further development of milademetan in liposarcoma, reduced its workforce by 65%, and explored strategic alternatives, culminating in the acquisition by Pathos AI.

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• Chugai Pharmaceutical (4519 JP) reported flat Hemlibra sales in 9M25 overcoming shipment issues. Higher volumes boosted Actemra revenue (up 27% YoY) amid declining in export unit price.
• 2025 guidance reiterated. Satisfactory progress after 9M25 with major line-items achieving 76-81% of full year guidance. Management expects to beat the export forecast in case of both Hemlibra and Actemra.
• Strong progress of out-licensed products (nemluvio and orforglipron) with high sales potential will help drive growth in the short to medium term.

• WuXi AppTec (2359 HK) has announced 3Q25 result, with revenue growing 15% YoY and net profit increasing 83% YoY. U.S. remains the main driving force behind the company’s strong performance.
• With continuous capacity expansion to better meet customer demand, backlog for continuing operations reached a record high of RMB60B as of September 30, 2025, up 41% YoY.
• Based on the current momentum and confidence in customers’ ongoing demand for enabling services, Wuxi AppTec has further raised its full-year revenue growth guidance to 17–18% from 13–17%.

• IGM Biosciences is a clinical-stage biotechnology company centered on a proprietary platform for developing engineered Immunoglobulin M (IgM) antibodies. The key differentiating feature of its technology is that IgM antibodies have 10 binding sites for a target, compared to two for conventional IgG antibodies, which may enable stronger binding and more potent biological activity.
• Following a strategic pivot to exclusively focus on autoimmune diseases in late 2024, the company announced in January 2025 the discontinuation of its lead clinical programs, imvotamab and IGM-2644, after interim data showed insufficient efficacy. This significant clinical setback precipitated a major restructuring and a re-evaluation of strategic alternatives.
• In July 2025, the company entered into a definitive merger agreement to be acquired by Concentra Biosciences for $1.247 in cash per share plus a non-tradeable contingent value right (CVR). This event effectively ends its status as a standalone publicly traded entity, with future value for shareholders dependent on the CVR and the acquirer’s ability to realize value from the underlying IgM platform and remaining partnerships.

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• Puma Biotechnology is a single-product commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company, with its revenues entirely dependent on its sole approved product, NERLYNX (neratinib), for HER2-positive breast cancer.
• The company has achieved profitability and positive operating cash flow, shifting its focus to maximizing NERLYNX sales and advancing its key pipeline asset, alisertib, an Aurora Kinase A inhibitor, into Phase II trials for breast and small cell lung cancer.
• Significant long-term risk stems from intense competition in the HER2-positive breast cancer market from more effective therapies like AstraZeneca/Daiichi Sankyo’s Enhertu, alongside the eventual patent expiration of NERLYNX in 2030.

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