In today’s briefing:
- CanSino Biologics (688185 CH): Limited Downside Is Seen; Meningococcal Vaccines to Drive Growth
- China Healthcare Weekly (Apr14)- Shanghai Shyndec Pharma,Innovative Drug Policy,Ultra Long-Term Bond
CanSino Biologics (688185 CH): Limited Downside Is Seen; Meningococcal Vaccines to Drive Growth
- In 2023, CanSino Biologics (688185 CH) generated revenue of RMB561.7 million from the sales of meningococcal conjugate vaccines, up 266% YoY.
- This year, consensus is expecting CanSino to report revenue of RMB858 million, up whopping 140% YoY, mainly driven by meningococcal vaccines.
- CanSino is expected to add pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV13) vaccine in its revenue stream in 2025. The company’s PCV13i is a potential best-in-class improved PCV13.
China Healthcare Weekly (Apr14)- Shanghai Shyndec Pharma,Innovative Drug Policy,Ultra Long-Term Bond
- China plans to issue ultra long-term special treasury bond (about RMB1 trillion) to promote large-scale medical equipment renewal, which is expected to boost domestic demand in medical device sector.
- Various regions (e.g. Beijing, Hainan, Guangzhou, Zhuhai) have issued separate supporting policies for innovative drug industry. It may be too early to completely lose hope of Chinese innovative drugs.
- There is “horizontal competition” issue between Taiji and Shanghai Shyndec Pharmaceutical (600420 CH), which is the underlying logic for potential spin-offs and integrations within Taiji and China TCM before 2025.