Summary of WuXi Biologics Conference Call Company Overview - **Company**: WuXi Biologics - **Period**: First half of 2025 - **Revenue**: Close to 10 billion RMB, a year-on-year increase of 16.1% [2][8][13] Key Financial Metrics - **Adjusted EBITDA**: 4.3 billion RMB, with a margin of 43.3%, up 170 basis points [4][13] - **Net Profit**: Over 2.84 billion RMB, an increase of 11.6% [4][13] - **Gross Profit**: Increased to 4.3 billion RMB, a year-on-year growth of 27% [4][13] - **Employee Retention Rate**: 98.8% [3] Business Segments Performance - **R&D and Early Development**: Revenue growth of 35%, accounting for over 40% of total revenue [2][5] - **Commercial Production (M Segment)**: Increased from 16 to 24 projects, with revenue growth of 24.9% [2][5] - **Backlog**: R&D milestone contracts increased to 9 billion USD, service backlog reached 11.3 billion USD [2][6] Market Performance - **North America**: Accounts for 60% of revenue, with a growth of 20% [2][9] - **Europe**: Also performed well with a 20% growth [9] - **China**: Revenue share decreased to 13%, attributed to projects moving overseas [9] - **Japan and South Korea**: Revenue doubled, expected to become significant markets [9] Strategic Initiatives - **Follow and Win Molecule Strategy**: Aimed at improving R&D efficiency and expanding global capacity [2][11] - **Digital Transformation**: Implementation of multiple digital systems to enhance operational efficiency [23][24] - **CRDMO Model**: Unique business model that ensures high gross margins and long-term client relationships [17][31] Future Outlook - **Project Pipeline**: Anticipates 40 to 50 new commercial production projects in the next 5-6 years, potentially exceeding 70 by 2030 [2][5][6] - **Market Trends**: Focus on multi-specific antibodies and ADCs, with significant growth expected in autoimmune diseases and respiratory conditions [45] - **Cash Flow**: Positive free cash flow expected, with no immediate need for additional financing [16][49] Competitive Position - **Regulatory Compliance**: Achieved a 100% compliance rate across 44 regulatory audits [3][7][22] - **Project Conversion Rate**: Over 90% of projects transition from development to commercial production [39] - **Global Supply Chain**: Established in key regions including Ireland, Germany, and Singapore to mitigate geopolitical risks [21] Conclusion WuXi Biologics demonstrates strong financial performance and growth potential across various segments, with a robust project pipeline and strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and market presence. The company is well-positioned to capitalize on emerging trends in the biopharmaceutical industry.

Investment Rating - The report maintains a Neutral rating for WuXi Biologics (2269 HK) with a target price of HKD 34.00, indicating a potential upside of 11.0% from the current closing price of HKD 30.62 [1][12]. Core Insights - The company's performance in the first half of 2025 (1H25) shows a continued recovery trend, with a strong order intake of 86 new contracts, marking a historical high for the first half of the year. However, there are concerns regarding the impact of changes in overseas financing and market dynamics on early-stage clinical projects, leading to a decrease in revenue from this segment [2][6]. - The management has raised the full-year revenue growth guidance to a range of 14-16%, up from the previous 12-15%, while maintaining a positive free cash flow outlook [6][7]. - The report highlights that the long-term growth drivers for the company remain strong, particularly through its proprietary technologies and the increasing number of projects in hand, which have grown by 10% compared to the end of 2024 [6][7]. Financial Summary - Revenue for 2025 is projected at RMB 21,312 million, with a growth forecast of 16% for 1H25 compared to the previous period. The gross profit is expected to reach RMB 9,157 million, reflecting a gross margin of 43.0% [5][13]. - The adjusted net profit for 2025 is estimated at RMB 5,005 million, with a net profit margin of 23.5% [5][13]. - The company’s market capitalization is approximately HKD 124.64 billion, with a year-to-date stock price increase of 74.37% [4][12]. Order and Project Insights - In 1H25, the company secured 86 new comprehensive projects, with over 70% being dual/multi-antibody and ADC projects. The report notes that the number of M-end projects has increased to 24, with expectations to complete 25 PPQ projects in 2025 [6][7]. - The report emphasizes the importance of proprietary technology in generating future revenue streams, including collaboration income and sales commissions [6][7]. Market and Regional Performance - Revenue growth in North America was 20%, while the Chinese mainland saw an 8.5% decline due to financing environment impacts. Japan and South Korea showed strong performance, indicating potential for further growth in these regions [6][7].

Core Viewpoint - The company reported better-than-expected performance for 1H25, driven by smooth project progress, commercialization ramp-up, and improved operational efficiency [1] Financial Performance - Revenue for 1H25 reached 9.95 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 16.1%, with continuing operations revenue up by 20.2% [1] - Gross margin stood at 42.7%, an increase of 3.6 percentage points year-on-year [1] - Adjusted EBITDA was 4.31 billion yuan, up 20.6% year-on-year, corresponding to a profit margin of 43.3% [1] - Adjusted net profit reached 2.84 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 11.6%, with a corresponding profit margin of 28.5% [1] - The company raised its revenue growth forecast for 2025 to 14%-16% and indicated steady profit level improvements and significant free cash flow growth [1] Business Development Trends - The CRDMO business model is fully operational, with over 50 molecular projects empowered as of 1H25, and potential milestone payments reaching 9 billion USD [2] - Revenue from preclinical stage projects was 4.15 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 35.2%, driven by research services and preclinical development project revenue conversion [2] - Revenue from Phase III clinical and commercialization stages was 4.29 billion yuan, up 24.9% year-on-year, benefiting from the advancement of early projects and ongoing commercialization [2] - The company has 67 Phase III clinical projects and 24 commercialization projects as of 1H25, with 25 PPQ projects scheduled for 2025 [2] - A total of 86 new projects were signed in 1H25, with over 70% being bispecific, multi-specific, and ADCs, showcasing the company's complex molecular technology capabilities [2] - The company secured 9 new molecules in 1H25, including 2 Phase III projects, primarily from the U.S. [2] - The backlog of uncompleted orders reached 20.3 billion USD, with approximately 4.2 billion USD in orders not completed within three years [2] Global Capacity Expansion - Capital expenditure for 1H25 was approximately 1.9 billion yuan, with an expected total of 5.3 billion yuan for the year [3] - In Singapore, the modular biopharmaceutical (DP) production facility has commenced construction, while the modular raw material (DS) production facility is in the design phase [3] - In Ireland, MFG6.2 has completed its first engineering batch and PPQ production, while MFG7 has completed its second 12kL scale PPQ production [3] - In the U.S., construction of MFG11 is ongoing, providing end-to-end R-D-M services [3] - In China, the 15kL raw material production line in Hangzhou has completed its first commercial PPQ production, and the Chengdu microbial commercialization base has officially started construction [3] Profit Forecast and Valuation - Due to smooth project progress and improved operational efficiency, the company raised its net profit forecast for 2025/2026 by 5.5%/1.6% to 4.21/4.71 billion yuan [3] - Adjusted profit forecasts for 2025/2026 were increased by 2.5%/4.1% to 5.11/5.58 billion yuan [3] - The company maintains an outperform rating, with the current stock price corresponding to adjusted P/E ratios of 21.7x/19.6x for 2025/2026 [3] - The target price was raised by 10.8% to 36 HKD, corresponding to adjusted P/E ratios of 26.3x/23.7x for 2025/2026, indicating a potential upside of 20.9% from the current stock price [3]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for WuXi Biologics (2269.HK) [4] Core Views - WuXi Biologics continues to show robust growth in its mid-year performance for 2025, with revenue reaching 9.95 billion RMB, a year-on-year increase of 16.1%, and an adjusted net profit of 2.84 billion RMB, up 11.6% year-on-year [1] - The company is positioned as a global leader in the biopharmaceutical CRDMO sector, with a strong order backlog and increasing capacity utilization expected to drive steady growth in the coming years [4] Summary by Sections Financial Performance - For the first half of 2025, WuXi Biologics reported total revenue of 9.95 billion RMB, with a gross margin of 42.7%, reflecting a 3.6 percentage point increase year-on-year [1] - Adjusted net profit for the same period was 2.84 billion RMB, representing an 11.6% increase compared to the previous year [1] Business Segmentation - Revenue by project phase shows a diverse growth pattern: - Preclinical projects generated 4.15 billion RMB, up 35.2% year-on-year - Early clinical projects saw a decline to 1.33 billion RMB, down 29.7% year-on-year - Phase III and commercial projects achieved 4.29 billion RMB, an increase of 24.9% year-on-year [1] Regional Performance - Revenue by region indicates strong performance in North America, with a 20.1% year-on-year increase, accounting for 60.5% of total revenue. Europe grew by 5.7%, while China experienced a decline of 8.5%. Other regions, including Singapore, Japan, and South Korea, saw a significant increase of 136.1% [2] Order Backlog and Project Pipeline - The total number of projects reached 864, with a year-on-year increase of 16.4%. The company signed 86 new projects in the first half of 2025, with over 50% coming from the U.S. [3] - The total backlog of uncompleted orders reached 20.3 billion USD, with potential milestone payments at a historical high of 9.0 billion USD, indicating strong revenue growth expectations [3] Future Outlook - The company is expected to achieve net profits of 4.37 billion RMB, 4.81 billion RMB, and 5.27 billion RMB for the years 2025, 2026, and 2027, respectively, with growth rates of 30.2%, 10.1%, and 9.6% [4] - The projected P/E ratios for the next three years are 27, 24, and 22, indicating a favorable valuation outlook [4]

里昂发布研报称，除开发与生产外，潜在特许权使用费及里程碑费用料将成为药明生物(02269)长期增 长关键驱动力，相应将2025至2027年收入预测上调2%至9%，并将2026年至2027年净利润预测上调6%至 12%，以反映中期业绩表现强劲及订单增长稳健，目标价从28.8港元上调至34.8港元，维持"跑赢大 市"评级。 里昂表示，药明生物上半年销售额同比增长16%，经调整净利润同比增长12%，符合市场预期。管理层 将全年收入增长指引从12%至15%，上调至14%至16%，预期未完成订单加速增长，将支持公司的长期 增长。 ...

智通财经APP获悉，里昂发布研报称，除开发与生产外，潜在特许权使用费及里程碑费用料将成为药明 生物(02269)长期增长关键驱动力，相应将2025至2027年收入预测上调2%至9%，并将2026年至2027年净 利润预测上调6%至12%，以反映中期业绩表现强劲及订单增长稳健，目标价从28.8港元上调至34.8港 元，维持"跑赢大市"评级。 里昂表示，药明生物上半年销售额同比增长16%，经调整净利润同比增长12%，符合市场预期。管理层 将全年收入增长指引从12%至15%，上调至14%至16%，预期未完成订单加速增长，将支持公司的长期 增长。 ...

大和发布研报称，药明生物(02269)2025年上半年业绩符合预期，收入、毛利率及积压订单均实现强劲 增长，研发-开发-生产(RDM)各环节在2025年下半年能见度高，毛利率预计持续改善，该行重申"买 入"评级。针对2025至2027年预测，将毛利率预测上调1.5至1.6个百分点，并将销售及管理费用预测下调 7%，以反映2025年上半年最新趋势。因此，将2025至2027年每股盈利预测上调3%至10%，目标价由30 港元上调至35.5港元。 ...

智通财经APP获悉，大和发布研报称，药明生物(02269)2025年上半年业绩符合预期，收入、毛利率及积 压订单均实现强劲增长，研发-开发-生产(RDM)各环节在2025年下半年能见度高，毛利率预计持续改 善，该行重申"买入"评级。针对2025至2027年预测，将毛利率预测上调1.5至1.6个百分点，并将销售及 管理费用预测下调7%，以反映2025年上半年最新趋势。因此，将2025至2027年每股盈利预测上调3%至 10%，目标价由30港元上调至35.5港元。 ...

大和发表研报指，药明生物上半年业绩符合预期，收入、毛利率及积压订单均实现强劲增长。该行将 2025至2027年毛利率预测上调1.5至1.6个百分点，并将销售及管理费用预测下调7%，以反映2025年上半 年最新趋势；每股盈利预测上调3%至10%。该行将其目标价由30港元上调至35.5港元，重申"买入"评 级。 ...

Summary of WuXi Biologics Earnings Review Company Overview - **Company**: WuXi Biologics (2269.HK) - **Market Cap**: HK$130.4 billion / $16.7 billion - **Current Price**: HK$30.62 - **12-Month Price Target**: HK$29.30 - **Downside**: 4.3% from current price Financial Performance - **1H25 Revenue**: Rmb9.95 billion, up 16.1% year-over-year (y/y), or 9% y/y excluding XDC [1] - **Net Profit**: Rmb2.34 billion, up 56% y/y; adjusted non-IFRS net profit increased by 12% y/y [1] - **Gross Margin**: Expanded by 3.6 percentage points y/y to 42.7%, attributed to reduced share-based employee incentives and improved capacity utilization [1] - **SG&A Ratio**: Stable at 10.6%, compared to 11.6% in 1H24 [1] - **3-Year Service Backlog**: Grew to US$4.21 billion, up 15.3% from 2H24, exceeding expectations [1][2] Revenue Guidance and Projections - **FY25 Revenue Guidance**: Raised to 14-16% y/y from previous 12-15% y/y, implying 19-21% growth for continuing operations [1] - **Long-term Gross Margin Target**: Management aims for a gross margin of 50% [1] - **Singapore Site Gross Margin Expectation**: Anticipated to reach ~45% due to large-scale capacity and advanced technologies [1] Project and Backlog Insights - **Total Backlog**: Increased to US$20.3 billion from US$18.5 billion at YE24 [2] - **Client Retention**: Over 90% retention in the R segment and more than 95% D-to-M conversion [2] - **New Projects**: 86 new projects signed in 1H25, with 25 PPQs scheduled for FY25, primarily in bi/multi-specific antibodies and ADCs [2][16] New Revenue Streams - **Milestone Backlog**: Increased to US$9.0 billion, with potential sales royalties and cell line royalties expected to contribute significantly to profits in the long term [17] - **IP-based Income Potential**: Could contribute 30% of profit in 5-6 years, driven by royalties and milestone payments [17] Capital Expenditure and Expansion Plans - **FY25 Capex Guidance**: Lowered to Rmb5.3 billion from Rmb6 billion, with significant allocation for biologics capacity expansion [18] - **Global Expansion Progress**: Notable advancements in manufacturing sites in Ireland, the U.S., and Singapore [18] Risks and Valuation - **Valuation Adjustments**: EPS estimates for 2025-2027 adjusted upwards by 15.9%, 11.9%, and 13.5% respectively due to better-than-expected margin improvements [20] - **Key Risks**: Legislative outcomes affecting revenue, cooling biotech funding, and increasing competition [20] Conclusion WuXi Biologics demonstrates strong financial performance with significant growth in revenue and backlog, alongside strategic plans for expansion and new revenue streams. However, potential risks from legislative changes and market competition remain critical considerations for investors.