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Molina Healthcare is a managed care organization specializing in Medicaid plans, with a market share of about 6% of the US population in Medicaid

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• Despite its 96% price appreciation since our initiation, United Laboratories is still trading on a 8.7 FPE, and a 5.5 EV/EVITDA.
• A US FDA GLP-1 approval and a potential $ 1.8bn deal with Novo Nordisk demonstrates its successful diabetes and obesity strategy.
• With over 80 drugs in the pipeline to be delivered over the next five years, we believe that TUL is about to experience a very material increase in topline growth.

• FONAR’s privatization offer at $17.25/share by controlling shareholders has a 13% spread, with potential for a price increase.
• The company, trading at 5x EBITDA, holds $54m net cash, covering a significant portion of the buyout cost.
• FONAR’s core diagnostic centers generate 92% of revenue; the unprofitable MRI manufacturing segment is operationally integrated.

• Innovent Biologics is a rapidly growing Chinese biopharmaceutical firm transitioning towards profitability, driven by a strong portfolio of commercialized drugs, notably the PD-1 inhibitor TYVYT® (sintilimab).
• The company possesses a deep and diversified pipeline spanning oncology, metabolic diseases, autoimmune disorders, and ophthalmology, positioning it for sustained long-term growth beyond its current core products.
• While exhibiting impressive revenue growth and improving financials, the company faces significant risks from intense domestic competition, government-led drug price negotiations (NRDL), and a high valuation that may already price in future success.

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• Astellas Pharma (4503 JP) received a conditional approval of IZERVAY (avacincaptad pegol intravitreal solution) in Japan for the suppression of geographic atrophy (GA) growth in atrophic age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
• In Q1FY26, with 25% YoY revenue growth, Izervay reported record high quarterly sales of ¥16B. The drug continues to be preferred treatment for new patient start (market share of ~55%).
• For FY26, Astellas projects revenue of ¥470B from strategic brands, of which Izervay is expected to around ~¥105B. This will gradually accelerate in coming fiscals with Japan sales falling in.

• Lexaria is a biotechnology company seeking to enhance the bioavailability of multiple drug agents using DehydraTECH (DHT), its technology using oral and topical delivery.
• It combines lipophilic APIs with specific fatty acid and carrier compounds followed by dehydration.
• DHT offers several attractive features: 1) substantial improvement in bioabsorption in terms of time to measurable plasma levels & AUC, 2) brain permeation, 3) taste masking & 4) side effect reduction.

• PolyNovo is a rapidly growing medical device company whose patented NovoSorb® biodegradable polymer technology is disrupting the advanced wound care market, particularly in burns and trauma.
• The company has demonstrated exceptional revenue growth, recently achieving profitability, driven by the increasing adoption of its flagship product, NovoSorb BTM, in key markets like the United States.
• Future growth is expected to be fueled by geographic expansion into new markets, the launch of new products and indications (such as NovoSorb MTX), and potential tailwinds from favorable reimbursement changes in the U.S.

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• DWTI announced after the close on 10/1 that 74.0% of the Series 13 Share Acquisition Rights (with exercise price adjustment clause) issued on July 31, 2025, have already been exercised in just two months since the issue (see table below).
• In other words, this leaves only 2.6mn shares, or 5.69% dilution remaining.
• This marks a significant decline in selling pressure going forward, ahead of multiple expected share price catalysts, including 1) China launch of DW-1002 (Brilliant Blue G) for indication ILM staining as an aid for ophthalmic surgeries…

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• Veritas In Silico is a Tokyo Stock Exchange-listed company focused on mRNA-targeted pharmaceuticals.
• The company employs a hybrid business model combining platform-type and pipeline-type approaches for drug discovery.
• Veritas is researching both small molecule and nucleic acid drugs using its proprietary ibVIS® platform.

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• Northwest Biotherapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company whose value is almost entirely dependent on the regulatory approval and commercial success of its lead product candidate, DCVax-L, for glioblastoma (GBM), an aggressive form of brain cancer.
• The company has completed a Phase III trial for DCVax-L, which it reported met its primary and secondary endpoints for extending survival in both newly diagnosed and recurrent GBM patients. A Marketing Authorization Application (MAA) was submitted to the UK’s MHRA in December 2023, making the regulatory decision a critical near-term catalyst.
• Financially, the company is in a precarious position, characterized by a history of significant net losses, consistent cash burn, and a reliance on dilutive financing to fund operations. Future capital raises are a near certainty, posing a significant risk to current shareholders.

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• Zevra Therapeutics has recently seen its stock jump following renewed takeover speculation, spotlighting the company’s strategic value in the rare disease therapeutics space.
• The catalyst was a Betaville alert reporting that Collegium Pharmaceuticals had previously explored acquiring Zevra but failed to secure the necessary financing.
• This is not the first time Zevra has attracted M&A interest—Betaville had flagged potential acquisition talks weeks earlier.

• Lee’s Pharmaceutical is an integrated biopharmaceutical company focused on the Chinese market, with a dual strategy of developing proprietary drugs and licensing international products.
• The company demonstrated a significant financial turnaround in the most recent fiscal year, with substantial growth in revenue and net income, reversing a trend of long-term decline.
• Despite a recent recovery, the company faces high uncertainty due to a history of volatile earnings and significant long-term declines in key metrics like net income and market capitalization, balanced against a currently attractive valuation.

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• Innovent Biologics Inc (1801 HK) has announced 1H25 result, with total revenue increasing 51% YoY. The company recorded its maiden net profit of RMB834M on a reported basis.
• Despite an overcrowded PD-1 inhibitor market in China, core oncology product, Tyvyt maintained good growth momentum. Tyvyt is under NDA review for its ninth and tenth indications.
• In June, Innovent received approval for mazdutide, first-in-class chronic weight management drug in China. In 2H25, mazdutide is expected to receive approval for a second indication in type 2 diabetes.

• In a rapidly evolving biotech landscape, Danish cancer therapeutics giant Genmab is reportedly in advanced talks to acquire Merus N.V., a Dutch developer specializing in bispecific antibodies for hard-to-treat cancers like head and neck tumors.
• This potential deal, tipped to be announced imminently, follows a mid-stage clinical win for Merus’s lead asset, petosemtamab, which showed an impressive 63% overall response rate when combined with Merck’s Keytruda.
• With Merus’s market capitalization surging over 60% YTD to $5.2 billion, Genmab appears to be positioning itself for a strategic leap in the immuno-oncology arena.

• Primary operational goal for 2025 is to enter into multiple licensing agreements for human diagnostic applications, e.g. cancer & sepsis.
• In September, two (2) licensing agreements were signed: one with Werfen S.A. for Nu.Q NETs research and the other with Hologic for Nu.Q Discover services.
• Within the Nu.Q NETs pillar, the commercial strategy to utilize the CE Mark has brought on 11 hospital networks in Europe thus far in 2025.

• Impact Therapeutics, a China-based near-commercial-stage biopharma company, is looking to raise at least USD 100 million via a Hong Kong listing. GS and CICC are the joint sponsors
• In this note, we look at the company’s core products, senaparib/IMP4297, and key products IMP1734 and IMP9064.
• We also look at the company’s pre-IPO investors and management team.

• For Sep 2025, nine new transactions (firm and non-binding) were discussed on Smartkarma (by the Quiddity team) with an overall announced deal size of only ~US$3bn.
• The average premium for the new transactions announced (or first discussed) in September was ~56%, with a year-to-date average of ~48%.
• The average premiums for transactions in 2024 (129 transactions), 2023 (117), 2022 (106), 2021 (165), 2020 (158), and 2019 (145 ) were 43%, 39%, 41%, 33%, 31%, and 31%.

• We remain bullish since our 4/22/25 Compass, and we will maintain our bullish outlook as long as market dynamics remain healthy and the S&P 500 (SPX) is above 6028-6059.
• For now, we continue to expect support to show up at the 4-month uptrend, which generally coincides with the 20-day MA.
• Speculative growth themes and metals/mining (GDX, XME) remain leadership, which we expect to continue through year-end and into the early part of 2026

• On September 15, 2025, Cadrenal Therapeutics, Inc. (CVKD) announced the acquisition of assets from eXIthera Pharmaceuticals that includes a portfolio of intravenous (IV) and oral Factor XIa inhibitors.
• The lead asset, frunexian, is a first-in-class, Phase 2-ready, IV Factor XIa inhibitor that is designed for the acute care setting where coagulation by medical devices occurs (e.g., cardiopulmonary bypass, catheter thrombosis, etc.).
• In exchange for the portfolio, eXIthera will receive milestone payment totaling up to $15 million based upon future clinical and regulatory milestones along with royalties on global sales following commercialization.

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• FunPep, established in 2013, develops pharmaceuticals based on functional peptides as alternatives to antibody drugs.
• The company is conducting a Phase 1 clinical trial for its hay fever vaccine ‘FPP004X’ with 93 subjects, starting in March 2025.
• The trial evaluates safety, tolerability, and immunogenicity, with results expected in the second half of 2026.

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• 8th September: Project Glow Topco Limited, the ultimate holding Company of The Beauty Tech Group Limited, a global leader in the rapidly growing at-home beauty technology market, has confirmed its intention to float on the Main Market.
• The Beauty Tech Group encompasses three distinct, innovative and premium beauty technology brands – CurrentBody Skin, ZIIP Beauty and Tria Laser – under which it develops, manufactures and retails at-home beauty devices.
• In FY24, the Group reported revenue of £101.1m and adjusted EBITDA of £22.9m. Between the financial period for the 16 months ended 31 January 2023 (FY22) and FY24, the Group’s own-brand revenue and adjusted EBITDA grew at a compound annual growth rate of 73.6% and 92.9% respectively. Timing and deal details TBC.

• Myungin Pharmaceutical (MYUNGIN KS) raised around US$142m in its upcoming Korean IPO.
• It specializes in central nervous system (CNS) therapeutics, with strong technological expertise in developing and producing prescription drugs for stroke, Parkinson’s disease, schizophrenia, and depression.
• In this note, we talk about the firm’s trading dynamics.

• Santen Pharmaceutical (4536 JP) witnessed revenue drop while core operating profit and net profit saw decline in Q1FY26. China and Asia remain key amid overseas business decreasing 6%.
• Santen reiterated FY26 guidance where revenue is projected at ¥294B (down 2% YoY) and core operating profit at ¥54B (down 9% YoY).
• Regular drug development, consistent approvals for new indications coupled with licensing deals and its market leadership position will help Santen to see through the sluggishness.

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• AnGes, founded in 1999, develops gene therapies for diseases with no effective treatments.
• The company anticipates manufacturing and marketing approval for its HGF gene therapy by 2027.
• AnGes acquired EmendoBio Inc. in 2020 and established a clinical research lab in 2021 to enhance its capabilities.

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• On September 29, 2025, Soligenix, Inc. (SNGX) announced the closing of a previously announced public offering that resulted in gross proceeds of approximately $7.5 million through the sale of 5,555,560 shares of common stock at a price of $1.35 and warrants to purchase up to 5,555,560 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.35 per share.
• Following this financing, we estimate that the company has sufficient capital to fund operations through the end of 2026, which is beyond several anticipated key inflection points.
• On September 30, 2025, Soligenix announced the expansion of its European Medical Advisory Board to provide additional strategic guidance as the company advances its Phase 3 trial of HyBryte in the treatment of cutaneous T cell lymphoma (CTCL).

• 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.
• Partner Gloria Biosciences is developing motixafortide in Asia & is expected to be conducting bridging studies in the near term for SCM & longer-term studies for other indications.

• Sunway Healthcare (2268774D MK) is looking to raise at least US$800m in its upcoming Malaysia IPO. The deal will be run by AmInvestment Bank, Maybank, CIMB, HSBC, Jefferies and UBS.
• It is one of the largest private hospital groups and only private hospital group (among major private hospital groups) in Malaysia that provide services covering the full lifecycle of care. 
• The firm’s flagship hospital, Sunway Medical Centre Sunway City Kuala Lumpur, in Subang Jaya, Selangor, which is a quaternary hospital, commenced operations in November 1999.

• OneSource Specialty Pharma has approved a Composite Scheme of Arrangement to acquire Steriscience’s EuropeanCDMO and Brooks Steriscience’s Indian anti-infective assets.
• The transaction adds approximately $107 million in projected FY27 revenue, significantly diversifying the portfolio, reducing single-site risk, raising the consolidated FY28 revenue outlook to over $500 million.
• While the acquisition multiples appear steep for subscale assets, if management successfully delivers on ambitious growth targets, the transaction could position OneSource among the most competitive players in CDMO landspace.

• In line with our thesis, HCG has been scaling up well led by rapid growth in emerging centers. Established centers are also growing at a steady pace.  
• With scale, profitability is normalizing. Over the next two years, we project the EBITDA to grow at 25% CAGR led by margin expansion and volume growth.
• Utilization on like to like basis came in at 76% in Q1FY26 vs 69% in FY25. ARPOB has been steady at around INR 45000.

Basilea Pharmaceutica has secured a BARDA contract of up to $159m to advance ceftibuten-ledaborbactam etzadroxil, its recently in-licensed oral, Phase III-ready antibiotic for complicated urinary tract infections (cUTIs). The agreement replaces the original BARDA deal with the licensee Venatorx (October 2023) and provides $6m in committed near-term funding, with a further up to $153m in milestone-based payments, including support for the planned Phase III programme. We believe that this development meaningfully reduces clinical and funding risk for ceftibuten-ledaborbactam, which holds fast track and qualified infectious disease product designations from the FDA. Basilea has also recently received a commitment for a third $25m tranche under its separate $268m OTA funding agreement with BARDA ($93m committed to date), further validating its anti-infective pipeline.

• 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.

• Clarity Pharmaceuticals Ltd (CU6 AU) entered into a commercial manufacturing agreement with SpectronRx for 64Cu-SAR-bisPSMA. SpectronRx is capable of producing up to 400K patient-ready doses of 64Cu-SAR-bisPSMA annually.
• Clarity’s Targeted Copper Theranostic products and clinical development programs will remain unaffected by the U.S. imposed 100% tariff on imports of branded pharmaceutical products.
• In July, Clarity completed A$203M institutional placement, resulting in a pro-forma cash balance of approximately A$288M. This will help fund ongoing clinical trial programs, including the pivotal Phase 3 trials.

• CF017 is CF PharmTech’s core performance driver. Once CF017 faces policy adjustments or intensified market competition, revenue will be significantly impacted. Its ability to sustain operations will be severely tested.
• Although CF PharmTech has made a profit, problems such as a slowdown in revenue growth and heavy reliance on single product will lead to a valuation discount by the market.
• A reasonable valuation range might be between RMB3-5 billion. If valuation exceeds RMB5 billion, it would seem overly optimistic and require strong support from subsequent performance and solid fundamentals.

• The delivery system is a crucial element that drives the development/iteration of innovative oligonucleotide therapeutics. Ribo has mastered both GalNAc and LNP technologies, whose effectiveness/safety have been verified and recognized.
• The valuation fluctuations not only reflect the market’s prudence towards commercialization prospects of small nucleic acid drugs, but also highlight the balance problem between Ribo’s R&D investment and profit model.
• Since Sirnaomics’ delivery technologies have not been proven or validated scientifically, Ribo’s valuation should be higher than Sirnaomics.Valuation outlook is based on the druggability and commercialization performance of Ribo’s pipelines. 

• Trump said he will place import taxes on 100% of pharmaceutical drugs, which will begin on Oct.1. Below, we shared our views on this new policy.
• Some companies continue to repurchase/increase their holdings despite the industry’s significant rise this year, indicating that major shareholders truly have confidence in the outlook. We specifically listed these companies.
• The fluctuations in Duality’s stock price are obviously driven by capital after being included in HK Stock Connect. we suggest that investors pay attention to risks as Duality faces correction.

While OSE Immunotherapeutics’ H125 results were previously due to be presented in September, they are now scheduled for 15 October 2025 to allow for the AGM (30 September 2025) to take place ahead of the results. Nevertheless, OSE has provided an update on its cash position as of 30 June 2025, which was reported as €41.6m (versus €64.2 at end 2024). This cash position comprises cash, cash equivalents and fixed-term deposits classified as current and non-current financial assets (cash/equivalents of €25.4m; fixed-term deposits classified as current and non-current current-financial assets amounting to €16.2m). Management estimates that this cash position should provide operational headroom to Q426, but noted the runway may extend into Q127 if remaining warrants are exercised or if an additional milestone payment from a partner is realised during 2026. We will present our next analysis for OSE Immunotheraputics following publication of its H125 results.

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• FISCO Ltd. projects a profit decline for Daiko Pharmaceutical in fiscal year 2025 despite a slight sales increase.
• Forecasted sales are 6,300 million yen (up 0.1%), with significant drops in operating profit (down 65.9%) and net profit (down 66.6%).
• The profit decrease is linked to rising costs for stabilizing the supply system, with the pharmaceutical segment expected to decline slightly in sales.

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• Otsuka Holdings (4578 JP) aims to raise around US$150m via selling its remaining shares in Microport Scientific (853 HK).
• Otsuka had sold the majority of its stake earlier this year.
• In this note, we will talk about the placement and run the deal through our ECM framework.

• With the pre-cons squared away as per the 3rd September announcement, the key risk to Hangzhou Kangji Medical Instrument (9997 HK)‘s Offer is the Scheme vote. 
• The HK$9.25/share consideration price (declared final), was an uninspiring 9.9% premium to last close. But pitched around a four-year high. And peers are down 10% on average since the Offer.
• A persual of the s329 investigative reports provides a significantly clearer picture on who holds what.

• ClearPoint Neuro is uniquely positioned as a critical enabler for the high-growth neuro-therapeutics market, providing the only commercially available platform for real-time, MRI-guided, minimally invasive navigation and delivery to the brain.
• The company’s hybrid business model, combining capital equipment sales with a growing base of recurring revenue from disposable products and services for its 60+ biopharma partners, offers a scalable path to future growth.
• While demonstrating impressive and consistent revenue growth (31% in 2024), the company remains unprofitable with significant cash burn, reflecting a high-investment phase focused on R&D, market expansion, and supporting partner clinical trials.

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• uniQure is a pioneering gene therapy company with one approved product, HEMGENIX®, for Hemophilia B, which is the first and only gene therapy for this indication, commercialized by its partner CSL Behring.
• The company’s lead pipeline candidate, AMT-130 for Huntington’s disease, has shown statistically significant slowing of disease progression in a pivotal Phase I/II study and has received multiple expedited regulatory designations from the FDA, including Breakthrough Therapy and RMAT.
• While possessing a promising pipeline and validated technology, uniQure is currently unprofitable, with significant cash burn from R&D activities, making future value creation highly dependent on the clinical success and commercial uptake of its key assets, particularly AMT-130.

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• The company that describes itself as a biopharmaceutical company focused on improving the lives of patients suffering from debilitating central nervous system.
• Morgan Stanley, Jefferies, Leerink Partners, Stifel are the bookrunners on this IPO.
• Their lead product candidate, ML-007C-MA, is currently in a Phase II trial.

• DWTI announced before the open on 9/25 that the US FDA (Food and Drug Administration) has granted marketing approval for DW-5LBT (lidocaine patch, trade name Bondlido), as a treatment for neuropathic pain after shingles (post- herpetic neuralgia) in adults, jointly developed with MEDRx (4586 TSE Growth).
• Earlier this week on Monday 9/22, DWTI announced that the FDA had conditionally approved a change in the trade name from “Lydolyte” to “Bondlido” (the FDA had requested a name change to avoid confusion with an existing product).
• Preparations for the launch will be made, including the selection of sales partners, with sales planned to begin in the US in the first half of 2026.

• Nektar Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company at a pivotal juncture, with its future success largely dependent on its lead candidate, rezpegaldesleukin (REZPEG), for autoimmune diseases like atopic dermatitis and alopecia areata.
• The company’s proprietary PEGylation and polymer conjugate technology platform offers a potential durable competitive advantage by improving the properties of existing and novel drugs, though its historical clinical development track record has been mixed.
• Financially, Nektar is in a precarious position with significant historical net losses and a reliance on cash reserves to fund its pipeline development, making potential partnerships and successful clinical trial outcomes critical for long-term viability.

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• Pfizer Inc has announced a definitive agreement to acquire clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company Metsera Inc. for $47.50 per share in cash, a 42.5% premium to Metsera’s last closing price, with an additional $22.50 per share potentially payable through contingent value rights (CVRs) linked to key clinical milestones.
• The total deal value could reach $7.3 billion.
• This strategic move follows Pfizer’s earlier struggles in the obesity segment after the failure of its weight-loss pill and declining COVID-19 revenues.

• Cochlear Ltd (COH AU) expects to report FY26 underlying net profit of $435–460M, an 11–17% increase on FY25, up 5–11% on a comparative (cloud adjusted) basis.
• The Nucleus Nexa System has been launched in Europe and Asia Pacific in mid-June 2025 and will be launched in the U.S. by the end of Q1FY26.
• The company expects strong FY26 revenue growth in developed markets from the launch of the new Nucleus Nexa implant, with overall revenue and earnings growth weighted to the second half.

• In a fairly common pattern, the founding family (38% ownership) of Paramount Bed Holdings Co Lt (7817 JP) have launched an MBO. 
• It is too cheap at 4.2x adjusted EV/EBITDA (one could argue it is 5.0x but they also have net receivables) for such a ubiquitous brand and growth. 
• Soft99 Corp (4464 JP) may have been a one-off. Maybe not. People may look at this situation through that lens. It deserves that look. 

• Paramount Bed Holdings Co Lt (7817 JP) has recommended an MBO at JPY3,530, a 32.2% premium to the last close price. The offer represents a ten-year high. 
• The offer is below the midpoint of the special committee IFA’s DCF valuation range and its requested price. Hibiki has previously suggested an intrinsic value of JPY4,929.  
• The setup shares several traits with the Mandom MBO, and has the potential for a bump, particularly if an activist emerges as a substantial shareholder or agitates for better terms.   

• Nanosonics is poised for significant growth with the upcoming US launch of its new Coris® endoscope cleaning system in Q1 FY26, targeting a substantial new market segment beyond its established Trophon® franchise.
• The company operates a highly attractive ‘razor and blade’ business model, with a large installed base of its Trophon® ultrasound probe disinfection units driving recurring high-margin consumable sales.
• While the growth outlook is strong, the stock trades at premium valuation multiples, and faces key risks including competition, execution on the Coris® launch, and potential reliance on partners for new product success.

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• Laurus Labs is shifting from ARV APIs to high-growth areas like CDMO and biotech, diversifying its revenue base for long-term stability.
• Heavy investments in complex, high-margin businesses reduce dependence on volatile ARV markets, ensuring sustainable and more profitable future growth.
• Though returns dipped initially, strong CDMO performance shows the strategy is working, making Laurus Labs a model of successful pharma transformation.

• Allergy prevention and treatment products are core business. Although proportion of allergic children is increasing, it’s not enough to offset the decline in demand caused by the decrease in newborns.
• Due to fierce market competition and inadequate adult FSMP education, the non-infant FSMP market is not easy to operate. The acceleration of registration for FSMP will lead to fierce competition.
• Our 2025 forecast is revenue could be up 20% YoY, reaching RMB1 billion.Valuation of Sainte Nutritional should be higher than peers due to higher profit margin and performance growth rate.

• Celltrion Inc (068270 KS) is acquiring Eli Lilly’s New Jersey biopharmaceutical production plant for KRW460B. It also plans to expand capacity of the plant, with an additional investment of KRW700B.  
• With this acquisition, Celltrion has completely eliminated U.S. tariff risks and secured a unified local supply chain encompassing production and sales of its flagship products.
• Celltrion has signed a CMO agreement with Eli Lilly, which will secure additional revenue stream for the company and accelerate the return on investment.

• Xuanzhu Biopharm, the biotech arm of HK-listed Sihuan Pharma, is seeking to raise at least USD 100m via a Hong Kong listing. The sole sponsor is CICC.
• In previous insight, we looked at the company’s core products and key products, including XBP-3571, XZP-3287, and XZP-3621, and its management team and investor backing.
• In this note, we look at the company’s PHIP updates.

• Newly Independent Company with Strong Market Positions: Solventum, a recent spin-off from 3M, is a global healthcare leader with established brands and significant market share in MedSurg, Dental Solutions, Health Information Systems, and Purification and Filtration. The company is poised to benefit from increased focus and tailored capital allocation strategies.
• Financial Profile Presents Both Opportunities and Challenges: The company generates strong cash flow but is also saddled with a significant debt burden from the spin-off, making debt reduction a near-term priority. This could temper shareholder returns and strategic flexibility in the short term.
• Path to Value Creation Hinges on Execution: Solventum‘s success will depend on its ability to accelerate organic growth, expand margins, and innovate in its core markets. The recent divestiture of the Purification & Filtration business is a key step in streamlining the portfolio and focusing on higher-growth areas.

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• LakeShore Biopharma received a non-binding privatization offer of $0.86/share from a consortium including its controlling shareholder.
• Crystal Peak Investments acquired a 51% stake at $0.71/share and seeks to buy remaining shares at $0.86/share.
• Oceanpine Capital, a consortium member, has historical ties to LSBCF, with its managing director previously serving as chairman.

• Summit Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company singularly focused on its lead asset, ivonescimab (SMT112), a novel, potentially first-in-class bispecific antibody targeting PD-1 and VEGF for the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).
• The company’s strategy is heavily reliant on the success of its licensing partnership with Akeso Inc., which is responsible for the discovery and initial development of ivonescimab. Summit holds the rights for development and commercialization in the US, Canada, Europe, and Japan.
• Financially, Summit is a pre-revenue entity with significant net losses driven by substantial R&D and clinical trial expenses. Its future is contingent on positive readouts from pivotal Phase III trials (HARMONi, HARMONi-3) and subsequent regulatory approvals, which face a highly competitive oncology market.

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• Three Core Products need to face fierce competition, and there’re other similar products being included in NRDL reimbursement or VBP. So, we’re not optimistic about the commercialization performance of Xuanzhu.
• The A-share listing committee had doubts about Xuanzhu’s pipeline strength and future commercialization outlook. So, Xuanzhu’s A-share IPO failed. The peak sales of three core products could be just RMB800mn-1bn. 
• Considering Xuanzhu’s unsatisfactory growth outlook, market value is just RMB2.4-3 billion. This means that Xuanzhu is overvalued, and reasonable valuation could be even lower than that after Series B Financing.

• Strong Brand Equity and Market Leadership: Yunnan Baiyao is a household name in China with a dominant position in the Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) sector, particularly with its core Yunnan Baiyao product line. The company has successfully leveraged its brand to diversify into high-growth consumer health products, such as toothpaste, where it holds a leading market share.
• Diversified Business Model with Growth Potential: The company operates a vertically integrated model and has expanded from its core pharmaceutical business into health products, personal care, and TCM resources. This diversification provides multiple revenue streams and opportunities for future growth, with a strategic focus on innovation and expansion into new areas like medical aesthetics.
• Solid Financial Performance and Shareholder Returns: Yunnan Baiyao has demonstrated consistent revenue growth and strong profitability. The company maintains a healthy financial position and has a track record of returning value to shareholders through dividends.

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• Regeneron’s growth is propelled by the strong performance of its blockbuster drugs, Eylea and Dupixent, alongside a promising and extensive late-stage pipeline, particularly in oncology and immunology.
• The company’s proprietary VelociSuite® technology platform serves as a significant competitive advantage, enabling the rapid and efficient discovery and development of novel, fully human antibody-based therapies.
• Key challenges include heavy revenue concentration on Eylea and Dupixent, and the looming threat of biosimilar competition for Eylea, which could impact future revenue streams despite recent legal victories delaying entry.

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• Medtronic stands as a global leader in medical technology, with a highly diversified portfolio across Cardiovascular, Neuroscience, Medical Surgical, and Diabetes segments, which provides resilience and broad market reach.
• The company is focused on driving growth through innovation in high-margin areas, including cardiac ablation, structural heart, surgical robotics (Hugo™ RAS system), and diabetes care (MiniMed™ 780G system), supported by a robust R&D pipeline.
• While facing challenges such as intense competition, stringent regulatory hurdles, and supply chain complexities, Medtronic’s strong financial health, consistent dividend growth, and strategic focus on emerging markets position it for long-term value creation.

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• Bristol-Myers Squibb is a global biopharmaceutical company facing a significant patent cliff for key revenue drivers like Eliquis and Opdivo, creating near-term revenue headwinds.
• The company’s strategy to mitigate these losses centers on its growing portfolio of new products, a robust R&D pipeline focused on oncology, immunology, and cardiovascular diseases, and strategic acquisitions to replenish its drug pipeline.
• While navigating a challenging period of patent expirations and increasing competition, the company’s strong cash flow, commitment to its dividend, and investments in innovative platforms like cell therapy and radiopharmaceuticals present a long-term growth thesis.

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• Biogen is in a pivotal transition phase, shifting from its declining, legacy multiple sclerosis (MS) franchise to a new portfolio focused on high-unmet-need neurological and rare diseases.
• Future growth hinges on the successful commercialization of its new products, primarily Leqembi for Alzheimer’s disease, Skyclarys for Friedreich’s ataxia, and Zurzuvae for postpartum depression. The uptake of these drugs has been gradual but is accelerating.
• Under the leadership of CEO Christopher Viehbacher, the company is executing a significant cost-saving program, “Fit for Growth,”to improve profitability and fund strategic initiatives, including external collaborations and potential acquisitions to bolster its pipeline.

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