Daily Brief Health Care: Xuanzhu Biopharmaceutical, MapLight Therapeutics, Owlet , Cryosite Ltd, CVS Group PLC, FONAR , Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals , Physiomics, UMP Healthcare, Vigil Neuroscience and more

• Xuanzhu, a China-based commercial stage biopharm, launched its IPO to raise at least USD 100 million via a Hong Kong listing.
• In our previous note, we have examined the company’s core product, including XBP-3571, XZP-3287, and XZP-3621, and its management team and investor backing.
• In this note, we look at the deal term. We think the valuation is demanding and lacks institutional interest.

• Maplight Therapeutics set terms for its IPO and can debut on the Nasdaq as early as October 27th. 
• Maplight is offering 17.25 million shares at $17.00 with the lead underwriters on the transaction being Morgan Stanley, Jefferies, Leerink and Stifel. 
• The company’s decision to wait through the 20-day effectiveness period amid the government shutdown underscores both patience and confidence in its investor base.

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• Owlet, founded in 2011 by Kurt Workman, has grown from grassroots support to $100 million in revenue by 2021.
• The company faced challenges including an FDA warning and near delisting but is positioned for a resurgence as of July 2025.
• Owlet offers innovative digital solutions for newborn monitoring, despite a 95% decline in stock value from its peak.

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• Cryosite Limited (ASX:CTE) is an Australian company specialising in temperature-controlled storage and logistics solutions for the life sciences and pharmaceutical industries, in particular for clinical trials and biological materials.
• It’s positioned to capitalise on the explosive growth in cell and gene therapies (CGT), mRNA-based medicines, and biological sample management.
• Founded in 2000 as Australia’s first private cord blood bank, the company has evolved into a specialised end-to-end provider of outsourced storage and logistics services, with a focus on compliance, safety and efficiency.

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• CVS Group PLC is a leading veterinary services provider in the U.K., focusing on consolidating independent practices.
• A formal market investigation by the U.K. Competition and Markets Authority, set for March 2024, has led to a significant drop in investor confidence and stock price.
• Despite a strong revenue growth rate, the stock trades at a lower multiple due to concerns over potential regulatory impacts on the company’s strategy.

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• FONAR received a non-binding takeover bid at $17.25/share from a consortium led by its CEO/chairman, with a 7% spread.
• Mayne Pharma’s Nextstellis approved for Australia’s PBS, potentially weakening Cosette’s argument in their ongoing trial.
• Smart Share Global’s management rejected Hillhouse’s higher $1.77/ADS offer, opting for a $1.25/ADS management buyout.

• Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals recently reported its financial and operational performance for its fiscal Q3 2025, highlighting both opportunities and challenges within the business and market environment.
• The company’s results reflect a dynamic phase of development across its RNAi-based therapeutics pipeline, milestones in partnerships, and forward momentum in commercialization efforts.
• Here is an analysis of the quarter’s outcomes, presented in a balanced manner.

• The progress made by the operational expansion is evidenced by these finals to June 2025, which report a 46% increase in Revenue to £0.83m.
• The loss before tax decreased 32% to £0.457m and year end cash is £0.461m.
• We assume the accelerating trading momentum its maintained, suggesting a 10-12month cash runway at the lower burn rate.

• UMP Healthcare (722 HK) reported soft results for FY25, with revenues/core net profits down 3%/10% YoY, due to a weak consumer spending environment in Hong Kong. 
• Cost-Cutting initiatives helped boost EBITDA margins, with PBT remaining flat despite a decline in revenue; however, a higher effective tax rate resulted in lower profits.
• The company has HKD 330 million in net cash, representing more than 80% of its market capitalization, with a trailing P/E multiple of 12.4x and a dividend yield of 6.7%. 

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• Sanofi is acquiring Vigil Neuroscience for $8 per share, with an additional $2 contingent value right (CVR) based on VG-3927’s commercial sale by 2035.
• Vigil Neuroscience is currently priced at $7.98, presenting a low-risk opportunity for investors to benefit from the CVR as the deal is expected to close soon.
• The CVR’s payout is uncertain due to VG-3927’s early clinical trial status for Alzheimer’s disease, despite Sanofi’s strong financial position and minimal regulatory hurdles.

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