Core Viewpoint - Yifang Biopharma has submitted an application for H-share listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, focusing on innovative targeted drugs for major diseases such as cancer and autoimmune diseases [1] Group 1: Company Overview - Yifang Biopharma specializes in the development of innovative targeted drugs, with a product pipeline that includes two marketed products and several candidates in various stages of clinical development [1] - The company's marketed products, Bafetinib and Gsorese, are included in the National Medical Insurance Drug List in China, generating revenue through external licensing [1][2] - As of the first nine months of 2025, the company reported revenue of 30.89 million yuan and a net loss attributable to shareholders of 181 million yuan, with R&D expenses amounting to 190 million yuan [1] Group 2: R&D Focus and Market Potential - Yifang Biopharma is heavily investing in R&D, particularly in new drugs such as D-2570 for psoriasis and D-0502 for breast cancer, while still in the "burning cash" phase [2] - The number of psoriasis patients in China is projected to reach 6.1 million by 2035, with the global psoriasis drug market expected to grow from $23.9 billion in 2024 to $47 billion by 2035 [2] - The company plans to initiate additional clinical trials for D-2570 targeting PsA, SLE, and vitiligo, indicating a broadening of its therapeutic focus [2] Group 3: Pricing and Market Competition - Bafetinib was included in the National Medical Insurance Directory in 2023, leading to a significant price reduction from approximately 6,000 yuan to about 2,800-2,862 yuan per box, a decrease of 52%-53% [3] - The inclusion of innovative drugs in the National Medical Insurance Directory typically results in increased market competition and reduced profit expectations for pharmaceutical companies [3] - Yifang Biopharma faces challenges with its marketed products due to price pressures and intense competition, while over half of the funds raised from its A-share IPO have already been consumed [3][4] Group 4: Financial Performance - Yifang Biopharma's IPO in July 2022 raised approximately 2.084 billion yuan, with a share price of 18.12 yuan [4] - The company has reported cumulative net losses exceeding 1.189 billion yuan from 2022 to September 2025, indicating ongoing financial challenges [4]

Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Outperform" rating for the following A-share targets: Jiangsu Heng Rui Medicine, Sichuan Kelun Pharmaceutical, Huadong Medicine, Jiangsu Nhwa Pharmaceutical, Xiamen Amoytop Biotech, Zhejiang Jingxin Pharmaceutical, Innovent Biologics, WuXi AppTec, Hangzhou Tigermed Consulting, Lepu Medical, MicroPort EP MedTech [5][36][8] - The report also maintains an "Outperform" rating for the following H-share targets: Hansoh Pharmaceutical Group, 3SBio, PATEO Biotech, Akeso, and related targets: Innovent Biologics, WuXi AppTec [8][36] Core Insights - The report continues to recommend the innovative drug and device industry and its supply chains, indicating a positive outlook for this sector [1][36] - In December 2025, the pharmaceutical sector underperformed the market, with the SW Pharmaceutical and Biological index falling by 4.1%, while the SHCOMP rose by 2.1%, ranking 26th among Shenwan primary industries [15][37] - The report highlights that the premium level of the pharmaceutical sector relative to all A-shares is currently at a normal level, with a relative premium rate of 63.2% as of the end of December 2025 [25][37] Summary by Sections A-Share Targets - The report includes a monthly portfolio of A-share targets that outperformed the pharmaceutical index, with a monthly average decline of 1.8% compared to the overall pharmaceutical index decline of 3.9% in December 2025 [11][36] - The top three stock gains in December 2025 were Luyan Pharma (+118.8%), CareRay Digital Medical Technology Co., Ltd. (+36.6%), and Hubei Hongyuan Pharmaceutical Technology Co., Ltd. (+34.0%) [24][37] H-Share Targets - The report notes that the Hong Kong stock pharmaceutical sector also underperformed the market, with the Hang Seng Healthcare index falling by 9.5% and the Hong Kong Biological Technology index falling by 10.6% in December 2025 [26][38] U.S. Market Performance - In December 2025, the U.S. pharmaceutical sector underperformed the market, with the S&P 500 Healthcare Select Sector declining by 1.5% while the S&P 500 fell by only 0.1% [26][39]

Group 1 - A-shares opened higher today, with significant gains in innovative drug and brain-computer interface stocks, including Zhaoyan New Drug and BeiGene, which rose over 10% [1] - The innovative drug ETF Tianhong (517380) tracking the Hang Seng-Hushen-Hong Kong Innovative Drug Selected 50 Index surged over 4.8%, outperforming the Hong Kong Stock Connect Innovative Drug Index [1] - The biopharmaceutical ETF (159859) tracking the Guozhen Biopharmaceutical Index increased by over 3%, with a total scale exceeding 3.3 billion yuan and a net inflow of over 600 million yuan since September last year [1] Group 2 - The National Medical Products Administration has organized the formulation of the "Priority Approval High-end Medical Device Catalog (2025 Edition)," including medical electronic accelerators and implantable brain-computer interface medical devices [1] - Elon Musk announced that his brain-computer interface company, Neuralink, will begin large-scale production of brain-computer interface devices in 2026, transitioning to a more streamlined and nearly fully automated surgical process [1] - Analysts indicate that including implantable brain-computer interface medical devices in the priority approval category highlights policy support for related technological developments, with a broad potential market space and accelerated commercialization processes expected [1] Group 3 - McKinsey estimates that the global market size for brain-computer interface medical applications could reach $40 billion by 2030 and $145 billion by 2040, indicating significant application potential in the medical field [2] - Investors interested in the innovative drug sector can consider the innovative drug ETF Tianhong (517380) for easy access, while off-market investors may focus on linked funds [2] - The emphasis is on CXO and innovative drug mainline trends, with a recommendation to focus on the biopharmaceutical ETF (159859) that targets 30 industry leaders for higher sharpness and elasticity [2]

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Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Overweight" rating for the innovative pharmaceutical and medical device industry chain [4][8]. Core Viewpoints - The report continues to recommend the innovative pharmaceutical and medical device industry chain, highlighting a selection of A-share and H-share stocks with an "Overweight" rating [2][8][11]. - The performance of the pharmaceutical sector in December 2025 was weaker than the broader market, with the SW Pharmaceutical Biotechnology index declining by 4.1% compared to a 2.1% increase in the Shanghai Composite Index [18][30]. - The report notes that the premium level of the pharmaceutical sector relative to the entire A-share market is currently at a normal level, with a relative premium rate of 63.2% as of December 31, 2025 [29][32]. Summary by Sections A-Share Recommendations - The report lists the following A-share stocks with an "Overweight" rating: - 恒瑞医药 (Hengrui Medicine) - 科伦药业 (Kelun Pharmaceutical) - 华东医药 (East China Pharmaceutical) - 恩华药业 (Enhua Pharmaceutical) - 特宝生物 (Tebao Biological) - 京新药业 (Jingxin Pharmaceutical) - 益方生物 (Yifang Biological) - 药明康德 (WuXi AppTec) - 泰格医药 (Tigermed) - 乐普医疗 (Lepu Medical) - 联影医疗 (United Imaging) - 微电生理 (Microelectrophysiology) [8][9]. H-Share Recommendations - The report maintains an "Overweight" rating for the following H-share stocks: - 翰森制药 (Hansoh Pharmaceutical) - 三生制药 (3SBio) - 科伦博泰生物 (Kelun-Botai Biological) - 康方生物 (CanSino Biologics) - 映恩生物 (InnoCare Pharma) - 百济神州 (BeiGene) [11][12]. Performance Analysis - The report indicates that the 国泰海通医药 monthly portfolio outperformed the pharmaceutical index in December 2025, with an average decline of 1.8% compared to a 3.9% decline in the overall pharmaceutical index [14][15]. - The report highlights the best-performing stocks in December 2025, with 泰格医药 (Tigermed) increasing by 11.2%, 特宝生物 (Tebao Biological) by 7.5%, and 惠泰医疗 (Huitai Medical) by 3.9% [15][18].

Group 1: Innovation in Pharmaceuticals - In 2025, China approved a record 76 innovative drugs, significantly surpassing the 48 approved in 2024, marking a historical high [1] - The total amount of foreign licensing transactions for innovative drugs in China exceeded $130 billion in 2025, with over 150 transactions, also a historical high [1] - Among the 76 approved innovative drugs, 47 are chemical drugs, 23 are biological products, and 6 are traditional Chinese medicines, with a high proportion of domestic innovations [1] Group 2: Drug Approval and Clinical Trials - China Medical's subsidiary Tianfang Pharmaceutical received approval for clarithromycin tablets, which passed the consistency evaluation for generic drugs [2] - Microchip Biotech announced that its CS08399 tablets for treating tumors with MTAP deficiency have had their clinical trial application accepted [3] - Frontier Biotech's FB7013 injection, targeting MASP-2 for IgA nephropathy, received acceptance for its clinical trial application, marking it as a first-in-class drug [4] Group 3: Capital Market Activities - Yifang Biotechnology submitted a listing application to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, with CITIC Securities as the exclusive sponsor [5] - Wanyi Medical also submitted a listing application to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, with Guotai Junan International as the exclusive sponsor [6] Group 4: Corporate Investments and Acquisitions - Yunnan Baiyao plans to invest up to 45% of its net assets in financial products in 2026 [7] - Haili Biological's subsidiary intends to acquire 51% stakes in seven dental chain companies for 61.2 million yuan, expecting to increase revenue by approximately 100 million yuan [9] Group 5: Corporate Restructuring and Legal Matters - *ST Chang Pharmaceutical announced that its restructuring investors intend to terminate the restructuring investment agreement [10] - Zai Lab entered a global strategic cooperation and licensing agreement with AbbVie for the development and commercialization of ZG006, with potential milestone payments totaling up to $10.75 billion [11] - Tianyu Biotech's actual controller received a notice from the China Securities Regulatory Commission regarding an investigation into alleged illegal stock reduction [13]

Core Viewpoint - Yifang Biotechnology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. has submitted its listing application to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, with CITIC Securities as its sole sponsor [1] Company Overview - Yifang Biotechnology is a research-driven biopharmaceutical company based in China, focusing on significant unmet medical needs in oncology, autoimmune diseases, and metabolic disorders [4] - As of December 24, 2025, the company has established a comprehensive and differentiated product pipeline, including two commercialized products (BPI-D0316 and D-1553), two core clinical-stage products (D-2570 and D-0502), one clinical-stage candidate (D-0120), and three preclinical candidates (YF087, YF550, and YF057) [4] - The two key products, BPI-D0316 (a third-generation EGFR inhibitor) and D-1553 (a KRAS G12C inhibitor), have been approved for marketing in China and included in the National Reimbursement Drug List (NRDL) [4][5] Financial Information - For the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024, the company reported revenues of approximately RMB 168.79 million, with a gross profit of RMB 164.77 million [7][8] - The company recorded a net loss of approximately RMB 240.20 million for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024 [9] - The revenue from the largest customer accounted for 90.3% of total revenue for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024, and 73.6% for the nine months ending September 30, 2025 [6] Industry Overview - The global oncology drug market has grown from USD 143.5 billion in 2019 to an estimated USD 253.3 billion in 2024, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.0% [11] - The Chinese oncology drug market has increased from USD 26.5 billion in 2019 to USD 35.9 billion in 2024, with a CAGR of 6.3% [11] - The global targeted oncology drug market is projected to grow from USD 85.5 billion in 2019 to USD 154 billion in 2024, with a CAGR of 12.5% [14] - The Chinese targeted oncology drug market is expected to rise from USD 6.2 billion in 2019 to USD 16.6 billion in 2024, with a CAGR of 21.8% [14] Product Pipeline Insights - D-2570 is a TYK2 allosteric inhibitor in development for treating plaque psoriasis and ulcerative colitis (UC) [16] - The global market for psoriasis drugs is projected to reach USD 23.9 billion in 2024, with the Chinese market expected to grow to USD 2.5 billion [17] - The global UC drug market is anticipated to grow from USD 5.1 billion in 2019 to USD 9 billion in 2024 [18] - The global SERD drug market is expected to reach USD 10 billion in 2024, with the Chinese market projected to grow to USD 2 billion [19]

Company Overview - Yifang Biotechnology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. is a research-driven biopharmaceutical company based in China, focusing on significant unmet medical needs in oncology, autoimmune diseases, and metabolic disorders [5] - The company has established a comprehensive and differentiated product pipeline, including two commercialized products (BPI-D0316 and D-1553), two core clinical-stage products (D-2570 and D-0502), one clinical-stage candidate (D-0120), and three preclinical candidates (YF087, YF550, and YF057) [5][6] - BPI-D0316, a third-generation EGFR inhibitor, and D-1553, a KRAS G12C inhibitor, have been approved for marketing in China and included in the National Reimbursement Drug List (NRDL) [5][6] Financial Performance - For the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024, the company reported revenues of approximately RMB 168.79 million, with a gross profit of RMB 164.77 million [8][9] - The company recorded a net loss of approximately RMB 240.20 million for the same period [10] - As of September 30, 2025, the company achieved revenues of approximately RMB 30.89 million, with a gross profit of RMB 26.74 million, and a net loss of approximately RMB 181.39 million [8][10] Customer Dependency - The company has a high customer dependency, with revenues from its largest customer accounting for 90.3% and 73.6% of total revenues for the fiscal years ending December 31, 2024, and September 30, 2025, respectively [7] Industry Overview - The global oncology drug market is projected to grow from USD 143.5 billion in 2019 to USD 253.3 billion by 2024, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.0%, and expected to reach USD 702.7 billion by 2035 [12] - The Chinese oncology drug market is expected to grow from USD 26.5 billion in 2019 to USD 35.9 billion by 2024, with a CAGR of 6.3%, and projected to reach USD 145 billion by 2035 [12] - The global targeted oncology drug market is anticipated to grow from USD 85.5 billion in 2019 to USD 154 billion by 2024, with a CAGR of 12.5%, and expected to reach USD 320.5 billion by 2035 [14] - The Chinese targeted oncology drug market is expected to grow from USD 6.2 billion in 2019 to USD 16.6 billion by 2024, with a CAGR of 21.8%, and projected to reach USD 61.6 billion by 2035 [14]