Summary of Federal Pharmaceuticals Conference Call Company Overview - Federal Pharmaceuticals is a publicly listed company established in 1990 and listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in 2007. The company primarily operates in the pharmaceutical sector, focusing on APIs and formulations, including 6APA, penicillin, semi-synthetic penicillin, and cephalosporin antibiotics, as well as animal health products and human insulin [6][16]. Key Points and Arguments Product Development and Pipeline - **UBT251**: A GLP-1/GCG tri-target drug licensed to Novo Nordisk, showing significant weight loss results comparable to semaglutide over 24 weeks. Expected peak domestic sales by 2032 are projected to reach 4.3 billion yuan [2][3]. - **UBT37,034**: A neuropeptide Y2 receptor ligand that demonstrated a 13.6% weight loss effect in DIO mouse models when combined with tirzepatide. If clinical data is favorable, commercialization is anticipated [2][3]. - **TUR01,101**: A JAK1 inhibitor for atopic dermatitis, showing excellent efficacy and safety, expected to become a significant product in the future [2][5]. Financial Performance and Growth - Revenue growth from 2019 to 2024 is projected at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.31%, increasing from 8.424 billion yuan to 13.759 billion yuan, driven by strong 6APA prices and the inclusion of recombinant human insulin in national medical insurance [2][6]. - The company anticipates a main business profit of 1.9 to 2 billion yuan in 2025, with total net profit expected to reach approximately 3.1 billion yuan, including an 1.1 billion yuan upfront payment from the UBT251 licensing deal [4][16]. Market Trends and Challenges - **6APA Pricing**: Prices have been on the rise from 2021 to 2024 but are expected to decline starting in the second half of 2024, stabilizing by the second half of 2025. Demand-side pressures remain a concern [9]. - **Penicillin Market**: Prices are projected to decline by about 10% in 2025, with a significant drop of approximately 20% in the first quarter of 2025 compared to the previous year [12]. - **Human Antibiotics**: Demand for human antibiotics has decreased due to lower flu incidence, with specific products like semi-synthetic penicillins and cephalosporins experiencing notable declines [13]. Animal Health Business - The animal health segment is expected to maintain good growth, benefiting from partnerships with major clients like Muyuan and New Hope. The market for veterinary antibiotics is projected to grow significantly, although growth may slow in 2025 due to new capacity coming online [4][14]. Future Outlook - The overall revenue growth for the company is expected to reach 14% in 2025, driven by insulin and animal health business growth, despite some pressure on raw materials and intermediates [16][17]. - The company’s low PE valuation suggests potential for an increase in market value as innovative drugs progress and existing business lines expand [17]. Additional Important Insights - The GLP-1 market is projected to reach 68 billion yuan domestically and 100 to 150 billion USD globally, with significant competition from products like semaglutide and tirzepatide [7][8]. - The company has successfully secured a bid for human insulin from the Brazilian Ministry of Health, which is expected to contribute significantly to revenue [6][15].

Group 1 - The Hang Seng Healthcare Index (HSHCI) has shown a strong increase of 2.14%, with notable gains from stocks such as Livzon Pharmaceutical (up 11.57%) and United Laboratories (up 7.00) [3] - The Hang Seng Healthcare ETF (513060) has risen by 2.02%, with a recent price of 0.66 yuan, and has accumulated an 8.95% increase over the past week, ranking in the top third among comparable funds [3] - The trading activity of the Hang Seng Healthcare ETF is robust, with a turnover rate of 10.09% and a transaction volume of 840 million yuan, indicating active market participation [3] Group 2 - The 11th batch of national drug procurement has officially launched, involving 55 varieties, signaling a positive shift in procurement policies favoring innovative drugs [4] - The procurement policy emphasizes "no procurement for new drugs" and optimizes selection criteria, enhancing protection for innovative drugs and promoting a healthier market ecosystem for generic drugs [4] - The stable operation of the national medical insurance fund, projected to reach total revenue of 34,913.37 billion yuan by the end of 2024, supports the accessibility and market demand for innovative drugs [5] Group 3 - The Hang Seng Healthcare ETF has seen a significant growth in scale, increasing by 221 million yuan over the past two weeks, ranking in the top third among comparable funds [5] - The ETF's financing activities are notable, with a latest financing purchase amount of 160 million yuan and a financing balance of 231 million yuan [5] - The ETF has achieved a net value increase of 30.39% over the past two years, with a maximum monthly return of 28.34% since inception [5] Group 4 - The Hang Seng Healthcare ETF has a Sharpe ratio of 2.22 over the past year, indicating strong risk-adjusted returns [6] - The ETF has the lowest relative drawdown among comparable funds, with a drawdown of 0.52% year-to-date [6] - The ETF's management fee is 0.50%, and its tracking error is 0.060%, the highest tracking precision among comparable funds [6] Group 5 - The top ten weighted stocks in the Hang Seng Healthcare Index account for 60.73% of the index, including companies like BeiGene and WuXi Biologics [7]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the article highlights the performance and strategy of the AI Fund, specifically the 富国港股通红利精选混合A fund, which reported a profit of 12.98 million yuan in Q2 2025 and a net asset value growth rate of 13.86% [3][8] - As of July 21, the fund's unit net value was 1.304 yuan, and it has a total scale of 261 million yuan [3][8] - The fund manager indicated an increase in positions in the non-ferrous sector, particularly in gold and copper, due to favorable price trends and high valuation attractiveness [3] Group 2 - The fund's performance metrics show a three-month net value growth rate of 14.80%, ranking 156 out of 615 comparable funds, and a six-month growth rate of 28.46%, ranking 33 out of 615 [3] - The fund's Sharpe ratio since inception is 0.3175, with a maximum drawdown of 9.86% since inception and a single-quarter maximum drawdown of 8.49% occurring in Q2 2025 [7] - The fund has a relatively high concentration of holdings, with the top ten stocks including Zijin Mining, Shandong Gold, Tencent Holdings, China Mobile, Alibaba-W, and others [10]

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Summary of Federal Pharmaceuticals Conference Call Company Overview - Federal Pharmaceuticals has a comprehensive pipeline of innovative drugs in small molecules, weight loss, diabetes, and autoimmune disease sectors [2][3] - The second-generation gastrointestinal hormone pipeline UBT 37,034 (PYY target) has received IND approval in the U.S. for weight loss and diabetes, indicating significant market potential [2][3] Core Business Development - The main business includes raw material intermediates, anti-infection preparations, and insulin products [4] - The company smooths out cyclical fluctuations in the raw material drug industry through a business integration model and extends into downstream formulation areas, enhancing overall profitability [4] - Revenue increased from 8.4 billion to 13.75 billion CNY from 2019 to 2023, while profit rose from 530 million to 2.7 billion CNY, with profit growth outpacing revenue growth due to product price increases and high gross margins [2][6] Future Development Focus - Future development priorities include traditional businesses (raw materials and antibiotics), international expansion of insulin products, and the animal health sector, which is expected to contribute significantly to revenue growth by 2025 [5][7] - Increased R&D investment is planned to drive more innovative drugs into clinical stages [7] Financial Performance - From 2019 to 2023, revenue grew significantly, with profit growth driven by product price increases and high gross margins [6] - Sales and management expense ratios are declining, indicating improved operational efficiency [6] International Market Expansion - Federal Pharmaceuticals is actively expanding into international markets, exporting insulin and raw material intermediates [9] - The company has the largest global capacity for 6APA, and the utilization rate of cephalosporin intermediates is increasing, enhancing international competitiveness [9] R&D and Product Pipeline - The company focuses on endocrine metabolism and autoimmune diseases, particularly in diabetes and weight management [11] - The global weight loss drug market is projected to exceed 120 billion USD, with sales surpassing 53 billion USD in 2024 [12][13] - The UBT 251 project is progressing rapidly, with promising results in weight loss efficacy [15] Strategic Partnerships - A significant licensing agreement with Novo Nordisk for the GLP-1 injection UBT 251 was established, reflecting the strength of Chinese innovation in pharmaceuticals [3][4][13] Future Product Launches - Expected product launches include UBT 251 for weight loss by 2028 and for diabetes by 2029, along with several JAK1-related products for atopic dermatitis and other autoimmune diseases [18] Conclusion - Federal Pharmaceuticals is positioned for significant growth with a strong pipeline of innovative drugs, strategic international expansion, and a focus on R&D, which is expected to lead to substantial profit improvements in the coming years [19]

Macro Strategy - The "Great Beautiful Act" has been quickly implemented, but its distribution effects and the tightening fiscal impact from excluding extended and expanded tax cuts limit its growth stimulus for the US economy [1][24] - The act's characteristic of "increasing deficits first, reducing deficits later" implies a risk of a "fiscal cliff" around 2028 [1][24] - In the short term, concerns about the impact of US Treasury issuance on market liquidity and yield premiums are not excessive; however, the long-term path dependency of unsustainable US government debt makes it difficult for Treasury yield premiums to decrease [1][24] Fixed Income - The "stock-bond seesaw" effect is evident as the stock market stabilizes, influencing bond yields; the 10-year government bond yield rose from 1.641% to 1.666% during the week [3][5] - The bond market's reaction to Trump's threats of additional tariffs on BRICS countries was muted, indicating a limited impact on bond yields [3][5] - The bond yield's upward trend is expected to continue, influenced by stock market performance, but the extent of the increase is likely to be limited [5] Industry Insights - Wanda Film's diversified layout in esports and concert live streaming is expected to create new growth points, with net profit forecasts for 2025-2027 at 1.0 billion, 1.24 billion, and 1.44 billion yuan, respectively [8] - Lianlian Digital is projected to achieve a reasonable P/S valuation of 8.0x and 7.0x for 2025 and 2026, respectively, as it continues to expand its business [10] - Youyou Foods has revised its profit forecast upwards, expecting net profits of 232 million, 285 million, and 329 million yuan for 2025-2027, reflecting a growth rate of 47.2%, 23.2%, and 15.3% [11] - Siyi Electric's net profit for the first half of 2025 is expected to be 1.293 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 46%, driven by strong overseas orders [14][15] - The energy sector, represented by Furan Energy, anticipates stable growth in natural gas supply and a steady increase in new energy business, with net profit forecasts of 872 million, 922 million, and 976 million yuan for 2025-2027 [12] - The lithium battery sector, represented by Weilan Lithium Core, has revised its profit expectations upwards, forecasting net profits of 750 million, 1 billion, and 1.31 billion yuan for 2025-2027, reflecting significant growth [13] - The pharmaceutical sector, represented by Lianbang Pharmaceutical, is expected to see revenue growth driven by innovative drug development, with net profits projected at 3.11 billion, 3.10 billion, and 3.38 billion yuan for 2025-2027 [21]

东吴证券：首予联邦制药买入评级 智通财经7月14日电，东吴证券就联邦制药(03933.HK)发布研报称，该公司研制的GLP-1具有千亿美金 市场潜力，未来该药有望分得更大市场份额。同时另一药物UBT251与诺和诺德达成20亿美金BD，研发 进展全球领先，公司在研管线丰富，创新布局将成新增长极。预计公司2025-2027营业收入为 138.6/150.0/162.6亿元，净利润分别为31.1/31.0/33.8亿元，首予"买入"评级。 ...

Investment Rating - The report assigns a "Buy" rating for the company, marking its first coverage [1]. Core Insights - The company is positioned to capture a significant share of the rapidly growing GLP-1 drug market, with its innovative three-target strategy in collaboration with Novo Nordisk [9][38]. - The company has a robust pipeline with over 100 products under development, showcasing its commitment to innovation and market competitiveness [14][43]. - Financial projections indicate steady revenue growth, with expected revenues of 138.6 billion, 150.0 billion, and 162.6 billion yuan for 2025, 2026, and 2027 respectively, alongside a net profit forecast of 31.1 billion, 31.0 billion, and 33.8 billion yuan for the same years [9][11]. Summary by Sections 1. Company Overview - Founded in 1990 and listed in Hong Kong in 2007, the company has evolved into a large-scale pharmaceutical group with a diverse product range across APIs, formulations, biopharmaceuticals, and animal health [14]. - The company emphasizes technological innovation, with multiple R&D institutions and over 100 patents granted [14]. 2. Market Potential - The GLP-1 drug market is projected to reach a peak sales potential of approximately 680 billion yuan in China, driven by increasing obesity rates and a growing health consciousness among the population [33][37]. - The company’s UBT251, a three-target weight loss drug, has shown promising clinical results and is expected to outperform competitors [41][42]. 3. Financial Performance - The company’s total revenue has grown from 84.24 billion yuan in 2019 to an expected 137.59 billion yuan in 2024, with a CAGR of 10.31% [20][29]. - Net profit has increased significantly, with projections indicating a return to growth after a slight decline in 2024 due to temporary pressures [20][26]. 4. R&D and Pipeline - The company has a rich pipeline focusing on various therapeutic areas, including diabetes, weight management, and autoimmune diseases, with several products in advanced clinical stages [43][47]. - Recent FDA approval for UBT37034, a second-generation gastrointestinal hormone, enhances the company’s potential in the weight management sector [47]. 5. Competitive Landscape - The report highlights the competitive dynamics of the GLP-1 market, with major players like Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly leading the charge, while the company aims to carve out its niche with innovative products [38][39].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a positive outlook on the innovative drug sector, expecting significant revenue growth and potential profitability for several companies in the first half of 2025 [3][8]. Core Insights - The innovative drug sector is projected to see revenue growth of at least 40% year-on-year for companies such as BeiGene, Innovent Biologics, and others, driven by the commercialization of core products [3][8]. - The Pharma sub-sector is expected to experience a revenue growth rate of 10-15% for companies like Hansoh Pharmaceutical and China Biologic Products, while others may see growth of 5-10% [3][8]. - The medical services sector is anticipated to have a revenue growth of 15-20% for companies like GuoShengTang, with a focus on mergers and acquisitions [3][8]. Summary by Sections Innovative Drugs - Companies expected to achieve over 40% revenue growth in 1H25 include BeiGene, Innovent Biologics, and others, primarily due to the commercialization of key products [3][8]. - Some companies, such as BeiGene and Innovent Biologics, are likely to reach profitability due to increased sales volume [3][8]. - The report highlights that companies like Hutchison China MediTech may see significant profit growth due to asset disposals [3][8]. Pharma - The impact of centralized procurement is gradually diminishing, allowing for continued innovation and transformation within the sector [3][8]. - Companies projected to achieve 10-15% revenue growth include Hansoh Pharmaceutical and China Biologic Products, while others like 3SBio and United Laboratories may see 5-10% growth [3][8]. Medical Services - GuoShengTang is expected to have a revenue growth of 15-20% in 1H25, with ongoing attention to domestic and international acquisition activities [3][8].

Group 1 - Jichuan Pharmaceutical's "Children's Constipation Granules" has received a registration application acceptance notice, marking it as the first innovative traditional Chinese medicine specifically for treating pediatric constipation [1] - The product is expected to be the first Class 1 pediatric-specific drug for constipation following the release of the clinical research guidelines in 2024 [1] Group 2 - Innovent Biologics' drug Daberat® has become the first KRAS G12C inhibitor approved in Macau, providing a new targeted therapy for patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer [2] - In a Phase II clinical trial, Daberat® demonstrated an objective response rate (ORR) of 49.1%, a median progression-free survival (PFS) of 9.7 months, and a 12-month overall survival (OS) rate of 54.4% [2] Group 3 - Sinovac Biotech's special shareholders meeting approved the election of 10 new directors proposed by SAIF Partners, who committed to support the company's dividend distribution plan [3] - The new board members aim to work closely with management to restore trading of the company's common stock and enhance long-term shareholder value [3] Group 4 - Ganli Pharmaceutical expects a net profit increase of 100.73% to 114.12% for the first half of 2025, with projected profits between 600 million to 640 million yuan [4] - The company achieved market share expansion through two rounds of insulin procurement, with a significant 32.6% increase in agreement volume during the 2024 procurement [4] Group 5 - Ascentage Pharma's new Bcl-2 inhibitor, Lisangtuo® (APG-2575), has been conditionally approved for marketing in China, becoming the first Bcl-2 inhibitor for chronic lymphocytic leukemia/small lymphocytic lymphoma [5] - This marks Ascentage Pharma's second innovative drug to be approved and enter the commercialization stage [5] Group 6 - United Biomedical's UBT37034 injection has received FDA approval for clinical trials, showing significant weight reduction effects when combined with GLP-1 analogs in preclinical studies [6] - The combination therapy demonstrated superior weight loss effects compared to other investigational drugs [6]