Core Viewpoint - The CXO sector in the A-share market is experiencing significant growth, with 20 out of 29 listed companies reporting year-on-year revenue increases in the first three quarters, driven by internationalization and policy support for innovative drug companies [1][2]. Group 1: Industry Trends - Three major trends are emerging in the innovative drug sector: 1. Deepening internationalization 2.0, with an expected 103 license-out transactions and a record upfront payment of $8.45 billion by 2025, leading to valuation premiums for companies going abroad [2]. 2. Unprecedented policy support, including improved efficiency in medical insurance negotiations and the establishment of a commercial insurance directory for innovative drugs [2]. 3. Continuous technological breakthroughs, with advancements in ADC, IO dual antibodies, GLP-1 weight loss drugs, and small nucleic acid drugs [2]. Group 2: Market Outlook - The CXO industry adjustment is largely complete, with stable overseas demand and a rebound in domestic investment and financing, particularly for CDMO companies with strong international capabilities and leading clinical CROs [2]. - The recovery of the upstream industry chain is significant, with ample room for increasing domestic production rates, driven by smart and digital production alongside international expansion [2]. - The capital market's recovery in financing activities and the expansion of innovative drug transactions abroad, combined with a potential recovery in domestic innovative drug R&D demand, are expected to boost CXO companies' performance in the second half of the year [1]. Group 3: Key Companies - Leading companies in the CXO sector include: - Kelaiying (06821) - Kanglong Chemical (03759) - Zhaoyan New Drug (06127) - WuXi Biologics (02269) - WuXi AppTec (02359) [3].

Core Viewpoint - The acquisition of 82.54% of Wuxi Baiaode Biological Science Co., Ltd. by Kanglong Chemical for 1.346 billion yuan is a related party transaction, with the valuation of Wuxi Baiaode set at 1.63 billion yuan, reflecting a significant discount compared to its previous valuations [3][4][12]. Group 1: Acquisition Details - Kanglong Chemical plans to fund the acquisition through bank loans (at least 50%) and some of its own funds [4]. - The valuation of Wuxi Baiaode has decreased by 41.6% from its 2023 post-investment valuation of approximately 2.57 billion yuan to 1.5 billion yuan [4]. - The price-to-earnings ratio for the acquisition valuation is 26, which is considered reasonable compared to industry averages [4][5]. Group 2: Shareholder Structure and Returns - The existing shareholders of Wuxi Baiaode include controlling shareholders, management team shareholders, and other financial investors, with the controlling shareholders holding approximately 47.22% of the shares [5]. - The investment returns for related parties involved in the acquisition are substantial, with Kang Junningyuan achieving a return rate of 151%, Kang Junzhongyuan at 58.57%, and Yufeng Investment at 38.17% [6][7][9]. Group 3: Company Performance and Future Outlook - Wuxi Baiaode has maintained steady performance, with revenues of 241 million yuan and 200 million yuan for 2024 and the first nine months of 2025, respectively [10]. - Kanglong Chemical's revenue for the first three quarters of 2025 was 10.086 billion yuan, showing a year-on-year growth of 14.38% [13]. - The acquisition aims to enhance Kanglong Chemical's capabilities in early antibody discovery and optimization, integrating Wuxi Baiaode's strengths in structural biology and drug discovery services [12].

Group 1 - CRO concept stocks collectively declined, with Kingsray Biotechnology down 6.05% at HKD 14.92, Kanglong Chemical down 4.67% at HKD 20.8, Viatris down 4.57% at HKD 1.88, and Tigermed down 3.71% at HKD 36.9 [1] - The U.S. non-farm payroll data for September exceeded expectations, leading to a reduced likelihood of a Federal Reserve rate cut in December [1] - Zhongtai Securities anticipates that while there may be fluctuations in overseas CPI data, there is a gradual shift towards a rate cut cycle in 2024, which could improve investment and financing expectations [1] Group 2 - Some companies have already seen a recovery in orders, indicating potential valuation recovery opportunities for overseas CRO/CDMO and domestic preclinical CRO sectors [1] - The CRO sector has been significantly impacted by domestic and international investment and financing environments, but with the gradual implementation of domestic policies, a recovery in the sector is expected [1] - Continuous focus on clinical CRO investment opportunities is recommended as the sector shows signs of gradual recovery [1]

Core Viewpoint - The CRO sector has experienced a collective decline in stock prices, influenced by recent economic data and expectations regarding interest rate changes in the U.S. [1] Group 1: Stock Performance - King’s Ray Biotechnology (01548) fell by 6.05%, trading at 14.92 HKD - Kanglong Chemical (03759) decreased by 4.67%, trading at 20.8 HKD - Via Biotechnology (01873) dropped by 4.57%, trading at 1.88 HKD - Tigermed (03347) declined by 3.71%, trading at 36.9 HKD [1] Group 2: Economic Context - The U.S. non-farm payroll data for September exceeded expectations, leading to a reduced likelihood of interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve in December - Despite fluctuations in overseas CPI data, there is an expectation for a gradual shift towards interest rate cuts starting in 2024, which may improve investment and financing conditions [1] Group 3: Future Outlook - Zhongtai Securities anticipates that the CRO/CDMO sector may see a valuation recovery due to improving external demand and some companies already observing order recovery - The CRO sector has been significantly affected by domestic and international investment environments, but with the gradual implementation of domestic policies, a recovery in the sector is expected, particularly in clinical CRO investment opportunities [1]

Core Viewpoint - The CRO sector experienced a collective decline in stock prices, influenced by recent economic data and expectations regarding interest rate changes in the U.S. [1] Group 1: Stock Performance - King’s Ray Biotechnology (01548) fell by 6.05%, trading at 14.92 HKD [1] - Kanglong Chemical (300759) decreased by 4.67%, trading at 20.8 HKD [1] - Via Biotechnology (01873) dropped by 4.57%, trading at 1.88 HKD [1] - Tigermed (300347) declined by 3.71%, trading at 36.9 HKD [1] Group 2: Economic Context - The U.S. non-farm payroll data for September exceeded expectations, leading to a reduced likelihood of interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve in December [1] - Despite fluctuations in overseas CPI data, there is an expectation for a gradual shift towards interest rate cuts starting in 2024, which may improve investment and financing conditions [1] Group 3: Industry Outlook - Zhongtai Securities (600918) anticipates a recovery in external demand for CRO/CDMO services and domestic preclinical CROs, suggesting potential valuation recovery opportunities [1] - The CRO sector has been significantly impacted by domestic and international financing environments, but with the gradual implementation of domestic policies, a recovery in the sector is expected [1] - Continuous focus on investment opportunities in clinical CROs is recommended as the sector shows signs of recovery [1]

Core Viewpoint - The domestic R&D demand is showing marginal improvement, driven by the overseas expansion of innovative drugs, leading to a recovery in R&D orders and stabilization of industry prices after a decline in 2023. The CRO sector is expected to see better performance growth by 2026, while the CDMO industry has also reached a bottom and is poised for continued strong growth due to robust demand for new molecules and new orders [1][2][3]. CRO Sector - The domestic R&D demand is recovering, with an increase in orders and stabilization of prices, indicating a clear upward trend for CRO companies. Clinical CROs like Tigermed, Nossan, and Prasis are expected to see revenue growth turning positive by 2025, with significant contributions from overseas business [2][3]. - The recognition of domestic CRO clinical data is improving, which is beneficial for companies like Tigermed [2]. CDMO Sector - The CDMO sector has seen a recovery in performance, with new orders continuing to improve quarterly. The global demand for innovative drug R&D is driving growth in new orders and backlog [3]. - The industry is benefiting from increased capacity utilization and profitability, with a strong certainty of performance and profit growth expected to continue into 2026 [3]. Life Sciences Sector - The life sciences upstream sector is experiencing a dual drive from domestic substitution and overseas expansion, with urgent demand for domestic alternatives in areas like cell culture media and biological reagents. Companies are expected to capture market share through new product categories and cost-effective offerings [4]. - The demand for specific segments such as drug efficacy, antibodies, and proteins is increasing, indicating a clear long-term growth logic for the industry [4]. API Sector - The raw material pharmaceutical industry is currently in a phase of price bottoming and supply surplus, with traditional product performance under pressure. However, companies are extending their business into generics, innovative drugs, and specialty APIs, which may lead to value reconstruction through business structure optimization [5]. - The valuation of raw material pharmaceutical companies is at a low point, presenting opportunities based on changes in new business layouts [5]. Investment Recommendations - For clinical and preclinical CROs, companies like Tigermed, Nossan, and Yinos are recommended due to the gradual recovery of the industry and expected improvement in order structure [6]. - In the CDMO sector, companies such as WuXi AppTec, WuXi Biologics, and others with strong fundamentals and capacity advantages are highlighted for their potential benefits from industry recovery and high demand for new molecules [6]. - In the life sciences upstream sector, companies like Baitai Biotechnology and others are recommended due to accelerated domestic substitution and strong overseas growth [6]. - Companies like Pro Pharma and Huahai Pharmaceutical are noted for their new business layouts that are expected to contribute significant value increments [6].

Core Viewpoint - The stock of Shuoshi Biotechnology fell nearly 15% in the afternoon, with several other companies including Anglikang, Wanbangde, Kanglong Huacheng, Meidixi, Haoyuan Pharmaceutical, Jindike, and Jinshiyao also experiencing declines of over 5% [1] Company Performance - Shuoshi Biotechnology's stock decline of nearly 15% indicates significant market volatility [1] - Other companies in the sector, such as Anglikang and Wanbangde, also faced notable stock price drops, suggesting a broader trend affecting multiple firms [1] - The overall performance of the biotechnology sector appears to be under pressure, as indicated by the collective decline of several key players [1]

可資比較公司及佰翱得的各估值詳情概述如下： 香港交易及結算所有限公司及香港聯合交易所有限公司對本公告的內容概不負責，對其準確性 或完整性亦不發表任何聲明，並明確表示，概不就因本公告全部或任何部分內容而產生或因依 賴該等內容而引致的任何損失承擔任何責任。 Pharmaron Beijing Co., Ltd. 康 龍 化 成（ 北 京 ）新 藥 技 術 股 份 有 限 公 司 （於中華人民共和國註冊成立的股份有限公司） （股份代號：3759） 補充公告 有關收購佰翱得82.54%股份構成關連交易 茲提述本公司日期為2025年10月28日內容有關收購佰翱得82.54%股份的公告 （「該公告」）。除另有界定者外，本公告所用詞彙與該公告所用者具有相同涵義。 除該公告所披露的資料外，本公司謹此提供有關本公司達致本次收購的對價時所 考慮因素的其他詳情。 於釐定本次收購的對價時，本公司已基於其對CRO服務市場的了解及其自身於該 業務的經驗，對佰翱得進行全面估值。誠如該公告所披露，本公司透過與在同行 業經營的四家可資比較公司進行比較而達致其對佰翱得的估值，該等公司均已上 市，就比較而言可提供公開可得且可靠的財務數據。下文概述 ...

Pharmaron Beijing Co., Ltd. 康 龍 化 成（ 北 京 ）新 藥 技 術 股 份 有 限 公 司 （於中華人民共和國註冊成立的股份有限公司） （股份代號：3759） 補充公告 有關收購佰翱得82.54%股份構成關連交易 茲提述本公司日期為2025年10月28日內容有關收購佰翱得82.54%股份的公告 （「該公告」）。除另有界定者外，本公告所用詞彙與該公告所用者具有相同涵義。 除該公告所披露的資料外，本公司謹此提供有關本公司達致本次收購的對價時所 考慮因素的其他詳情。 於釐定本次收購的對價時，本公司已基於其對CRO服務市場的了解及其自身於該 業務的經驗，對佰翱得進行全面估值。誠如該公告所披露，本公司透過與在同行 業經營的四家可資比較公司進行比較而達致其對佰翱得的估值，該等公司均已上 市，就比較而言可提供公開可得且可靠的財務數據。下文概述所有經選定可資比 較公司的主要營業地點位於中國，並經營與佰翱得業務相似的CRO業務，且均為 上市公司中業務最接近佰翱得業務的上市公司。由於市銷率及市盈率是評估CRO 業務常用的財務指標，因此我們在對佰翱得的全面估值中參考該等可資比較公司 的市銷率及市盈率 ...

Group 1 - The core viewpoint indicates a decline in innovative drug concept stocks, with notable drops in companies such as Kanglong Chemical, Kelun Pharmaceutical, and Xinlitai, among others [1] - The innovative drug-related ETFs have also experienced a decline, with an overall drop exceeding 2% [1] - Despite the downturn, there have been positive developments in China's biotechnology sector, including 35 research presentations at the ESMO 2025 conference and significant collaborations like the $11.4 billion partnership between Innovent Biologics and Takeda, highlighting global recognition of Chinese innovative drug value [2]