Investment Rating - The investment rating for the pharmaceutical industry is "Positive" (maintained) [4] Core Insights - The report highlights the promising data from CTLA-4 drugs, suggesting potential investment opportunities in related areas [3][5] - The pharmaceutical index experienced a slight decline of 0.14% from December 15 to December 19, 2025, but showed a relative outperformance of 0.14% against the CSI 300 index [5] - The report emphasizes the importance of innovative drugs as a key investment theme for 2026, with a focus on companies that are expected to show clear performance trends and potential reversals in operations [5][41] Summary by Sections 1. CTLA-4 Target - CTLA-4 is identified as a significant immune checkpoint that can inhibit T cell activation, presenting potential value in cancer immunotherapy [8][9] - The CTLA-4 monoclonal antibody Gotistobart shows promising clinical trial results for squamous non-small cell lung cancer (sqNSCLC) patients who are resistant to immunotherapy [14][15] - Gotistobart's innovative mechanism targets Treg cells in the tumor microenvironment, potentially leading to a new paradigm in tumor immunotherapy [20][24] 2. Industry Perspective - The report maintains that innovative drugs should be the main focus for the year, while also considering manufacturing exports and aging-related consumption as relatively undervalued assets [25][41] - The pharmaceutical index has shown a year-to-date increase of 14.49%, with a notable number of stocks experiencing significant gains [25][26] - The report suggests that the Chinese pharmaceutical industry has completed a transition from old to new growth drivers, with innovative drugs opening new growth avenues for companies [41][42] 3. Investment Recommendations - Recommended stocks include innovative drug companies such as Xinyi Tai, Zai Jian Pharmaceutical, and others, as well as companies in the medical device sector [5][45] - The report advises focusing on companies with strong performance trends and those expected to benefit from the aging population and outpatient consumption [42][44] - The report also highlights the potential of AI in the pharmaceutical sector, suggesting that related stocks may perform well in the coming years [42][44]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the article highlights the impressive transformation of Kelun Pharmaceutical, showcasing its full-chain innovation capabilities in the ADC drug sector and synthetic biology, establishing a model for innovation-driven development in Chinese pharmaceutical companies [1][4][5]. Group 2 - In the ADC drug field, Kelun has become a representative enterprise in China, with its product, Lukanasatuzumab (Jiatailai®), being the first domestically developed ADC drug to receive full approval and global intellectual property rights [4]. - The company has initiated 15 global Phase III studies for Lukanasatuzumab in collaboration with Merck, targeting prevalent cancers such as lung and breast cancer, demonstrating its global innovation potential [4]. - Kelun has multiple ADC drug pipelines, with SKB518, SKB500, and SKB571 in Phase II clinical trials, and the NDA for another ADC drug, Botuzumab (HER2 ADC Shuitailai®), approved in October, showing significant efficacy advantages over traditional drugs [4]. Group 3 - In synthetic biology, Kelun has established a commercial system around "synthetic biology" through a strong fermentation technology platform and increasing R&D investment, successfully applying cutting-edge technology to high-value product development [5]. - The company is leveraging AI technology to enhance synthetic biology research and optimize production processes, leading to cost reduction and efficiency improvements [5]. - Kelun has successfully brought several products, including Red Methyl Alcohol, 5-Hydroxytryptophan, and others, into production and sales, becoming one of the first domestic companies to deliver products in the synthetic biology sector [5].

Core Insights - The company is showcasing its innovative transformation in the pharmaceutical industry, particularly in the ADC drug sector and synthetic biology, establishing itself as a model for innovation-driven development in Chinese pharmaceutical enterprises [1]. ADC Drug Sector - The company has emerged as a representative player in the ADC drug field, achieving significant breakthroughs in technology research and industrialization [4]. - The company's subsidiary, Kelun Biotech, developed the first domestically approved ADC drug with global intellectual property rights, Lukanasatuzumab (Jiatailai®), which received its first indication approval in November 2024 and has since gained additional approvals in March and October of this year [4]. - In collaboration with Merck, the company has initiated 15 global Phase III studies for Lukanasatuzumab, targeting prevalent cancers such as lung and breast cancer, highlighting its global innovation potential [4]. - The company has multiple ADC drug pipelines, with SKB518, SKB500, and a bispecific ADC drug SKB571 entering Phase II clinical trials, while another ADC drug, Botuzumab (HER2 ADC Shuitailai®), received NDA approval in October for HER2-positive breast cancer [4]. - Phase III studies comparing Botuzumab to the traditional standard drug T-DM1 have shown significant efficacy advantages [4]. Synthetic Biology Sector - The company is leveraging breakthroughs in synthetic biology as a crucial pillar for accelerating its innovative transformation [5]. - Utilizing a robust biological fermentation technology platform and increasing R&D investments, the company has established a commercial system around synthetic biology, successfully applying research outcomes to high-value product development [5]. - The company is embracing AI technology to enhance synthetic biology research, optimizing production processes and achieving cost reductions, thereby strengthening market competitiveness [5]. - The company has successfully brought several products, including Red Methyl Alcohol, 5-Hydroxytryptophan, Ergothioneine, Ectoine, Squalane, Inositol, Plant Sphingosine, and PHA, into production and sales, becoming one of the first domestic companies to deliver products in synthetic biology [5]. - The company's continuous innovation in biopharmaceuticals is accelerating its high-quality development across various emerging sectors, earning recognition as an innovative enterprise in the 2025 annual case study by First Financial Capital Market [5].

Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Outperform" rating for several companies in the innovative drug and medical device industry, including Jiangsu Heng Rui Medicine, Hansoh Pharmaceutical Group, 3SBio, Sichuan Kelun Pharmaceutical, and Jiangsu Nhwa Pharmaceutical [5][6][25]. Core Insights - The report emphasizes the high prosperity in innovative drugs and continues to recommend companies with innovative pipelines that are entering a volume increase phase, maintaining "Outperform" ratings for various Biopharma/Biotech companies [5][25]. - The National Healthcare Security Administration announced the 2025 insurance drug list, which added 114 drugs, including 50 innovative drugs, further validating insurance support for innovation and indicating promising domestic demand [26][27]. Summary by Sections 1. Continuous Recommendation of Innovative Drugs and Industry Chain - The report highlights the ongoing recommendation of innovative drugs and the industry chain, with a focus on companies expected to see a revaluation due to their innovative pipelines [5][25]. - Specific companies mentioned include WuXi AppTec, WuXi XDC Cayman, Hangzhou Tigermed Consulting, and leading medical equipment companies like Beijing Chunlizhengda Medical Instruments and Lepu Medical, all rated "Outperform" [5][25]. 2. Performance of A-Shares Pharmaceutical Sector - In the second week of December 2025, the A-Shares pharmaceutical sector underperformed the market, with the SW Pharma and Biotech index falling by 1.0% compared to a 0.3% decline in the SHCOMP [8][27]. - The report notes that the premium level of the pharmaceutical sector relative to all A-Shares is at a normal level, with a current relative premium rate of 69.8% [16][27]. 3. Performance of Hong Kong and U.S. Pharmaceutical Sectors - The Hong Kong stock pharmaceutical sector underperformed the market, with the Hang Seng Healthcare index falling by 2.3%, while the U.S. stock pharmaceutical sector outperformed, with the S&P 500 Healthcare Select Sector Index rising by 0.4% [28][27].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a positive outlook on the pharmaceutical industry, recommending a focus on innovative drugs and sectors with improving performance, such as medical devices and upstream segments [3][4]. Core Insights - The pharmaceutical sector experienced a decline of 1.0% this week, ranking 17th among 31 sub-industries. The overall valuation of the pharmaceutical sector stands at 29.2 times earnings, placing it 10th among the primary industries [2][4][7]. - Key events include Fosun Pharma granting exclusive global rights for its oral GLP-1 drug to Pfizer, with potential total payments reaching $2.085 billion. Additionally, Eli Lilly's GLP-1/GIP/GCGR agonist Retatrutide showed promising Phase III clinical data, achieving a weight loss of 28.7% over 68 weeks [3][14][17]. - The report highlights significant mergers and acquisitions, such as Sobi's acquisition of Arthrosi for $950 million upfront and $550 million in milestone payments, and Zhaoli Pharmaceutical's planned acquisition of a multi-trace element injection asset group for approximately RMB 356 million [3][15][22]. Market Performance - The pharmaceutical index decreased by 1.0% this week, while the Shanghai Composite Index fell by 0.3%. The overall performance of the pharmaceutical sector was ranked 17th among 31 sub-industries [2][4][6]. - The report details the performance of various sub-sectors, with notable declines in medical circulation (-4.2%), offline pharmacies (-4.3%), and blood products (-4.1%), while medical R&D outsourcing saw an increase of 3.7% [7][11]. Recent Key Events - The report discusses recent business developments, including the approval of Shanghai Pharma's new drug, and the change of control at Tailong Pharmaceutical, which will now be under Jiang Pharmaceutical Holdings [20][22]. - It also notes the IPO application of Shiyao Innovation, which was accepted with a market value of RMB 47.9 billion, focusing on health-related sectors and innovative drugs [23]. Company Valuation - The report provides a valuation table for key companies in the pharmaceutical sector, indicating projected earnings per share (EPS) and price-to-earnings (PE) ratios for 2025 to 2027. For instance, Mindray Medical is projected to have a PE of 23 in 2025, while Hengrui Medicine is expected to have a PE of 48 [29].

Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Overweight" rating for the innovative pharmaceutical and medical device industry chain [3][5][6]. Core Insights - The report emphasizes the continuous recommendation of innovative drugs and medical devices, highlighting the high growth potential in the innovative pharmaceutical sector. It maintains "Overweight" ratings for companies such as Heng Rui Medicine, Hansoh Pharmaceutical, and others, indicating a potential for value re-evaluation [3][5]. - The report notes that the National Medical Insurance Administration has officially announced the 2025 medical insurance drug catalog, which includes 114 new drugs, 50 of which are first-class innovative drugs. This adjustment is seen as a validation of the support for innovation in the healthcare sector [3][5]. - The A-share pharmaceutical sector underperformed the broader market in the second week of December 2025, with the SW Pharmaceutical Biotechnology index declining by 1.0% compared to a 0.3% drop in the Shanghai Composite Index [7][18]. Summary by Sections Section 1: Continuous Recommendation of Innovative Drugs and Medical Devices - The report highlights the sustained recommendation of innovative drugs and medical devices, with a focus on companies that are expected to see performance growth and value re-evaluation [5][6]. Section 2: A-share Pharmaceutical Sector Performance - In the second week of December 2025, the A-share pharmaceutical sector's performance was weaker than the overall market, ranking 16th among the primary industries [7][18]. Section 3: Hong Kong and US Market Performance - The report indicates that the Hong Kong pharmaceutical sector also underperformed, while the US pharmaceutical sector showed stronger performance compared to the broader market [18].

Group 1 - The core point of the announcement is that Sichuan Kelun Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. plans to implement a share incentive plan for its subsidiary, Kelun Biotech, to attract and retain core talent and align interests among shareholders, the company, and key personnel [1][10]. Group 2 - The incentive plan will grant restricted share units, with a maximum of 3,500,000 H-shares to be issued, representing approximately 1.5% of the total shares of Kelun Biotech on the date of approval [2]. - The plan aims to establish a long-term incentive mechanism to support the strategic and operational goals of Kelun Biotech [3]. - The plan will be effective for ten years from the adoption date, with no new share awards to be granted after the expiration [3]. Group 3 - Eligible participants include directors and employees of Kelun Biotech and its subsidiaries, with selection based on performance, tenure, and contributions [4]. - The purchase price for the shares is set at RMB 1.00 per share, with a vesting period of four years, and performance targets must be met for the shares to vest [6]. - The management of the incentive plan will be overseen by the board of directors or authorized representatives of Kelun Biotech [7]. Group 4 - The incentive plan has been approved by the board of directors of Kelun Biotech but requires shareholder approval and listing approval from the Hong Kong Stock Exchange [9]. - The implementation of the plan is expected to enhance the core competitiveness and sustainable development of Kelun Biotech without adversely affecting the financial status or operational results of the parent company [10].

证券代码：002422 证券简称：科伦药业 公告编号：2025-085 四川科伦药业股份有限公司 关于控股子公司拟实施 2025 年股份激励计划的公告 本公司及董事会全体成员保证信息披露内容的真实、准确和完整，没有虚假记载、误 导性陈述或重大遗漏。 为建立并完善长期激励机制，吸引并留住核心人才以推动控股子公司业务发 展及成功，有效协调股东、公司及核心人员的利益，促进共同关注长期发展，四 川科伦药业股份有限公司（以下简称"本公司"）控股子公司四川科伦博泰生物 医药股份有限公司（以下简称"科伦博泰"，股份代码：6990.HK）拟实施2025 年股份激励计划（以下简称"激励计划"）。 一、激励计划概述 激励计划授出的股份奖励为受限制股份单位形式，其对应的股份来源包括： （1）科伦博泰发行的新H股；（2）科伦博泰H股库存股（如有）；（3）科伦博 泰的受托人在公开市场购入的科伦博泰H股。 根据科伦博泰激励计划可授出的所有涉及发行新H股（包括使用库存股配发 及发行的股份）的股份奖励，所发行的最高股份数合计不超过3,500,000股H股， 预计占股东会审议通过激励计划当日科伦博泰股份总数（不包括库存股）的约 1.5%。不考 ...

Core Viewpoint - Kolun Pharmaceutical (002422.SZ) announced the implementation of a long-term incentive plan for its subsidiary, Sichuan Kolun Botai Biopharmaceutical Co., Ltd. (6990.HK), aimed at attracting and retaining key talent to drive business development and align interests among shareholders, the company, and core personnel [1] Group 1 - The incentive plan will grant restricted stock units, with shares sourced from new H-shares issued by Kolun Botai, existing treasury shares (if any), and shares purchased in the open market by a trustee [1] - The maximum number of shares to be granted under the incentive plan will not exceed 3,500,000 H-shares, which is approximately 1.5% of the total shares of Kolun Botai as of the date of the shareholders' meeting approving the plan [1] - The issuance of new H-shares under the plan will not significantly alter the company's ownership stake in Kolun Botai, which will remain a controlled subsidiary [1]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Positive" investment rating for the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry, indicating an expected return that is stronger than the market benchmark by over 5% [5]. Core Insights - The National Medical Insurance Administration is strongly encouraging the high-quality development of innovative drugs, with clear policies supporting the payment side for innovative drugs. Domestic leading innovative drug companies are entering a commercial realization phase [3][7]. - The 2025 National Medical Insurance Drug List includes 127 products, with 114 successfully added, of which 50 are innovative drugs, marking a historical high. The overall negotiation success rate reached 90%, the highest in nearly seven years [7]. - The report highlights that the domestic innovative drug market is becoming increasingly concentrated, with leading companies like Heng Rui and Xin Da Biotech significantly benefiting from the new insurance policies [7]. Summary by Sections Investment Recommendations and Targets - Recommended stocks include Heng Rui Pharmaceutical (600276, Buy), Ke Lun Pharmaceutical (002422, Buy), Xin Li Tai (002294, Hold), Ao Sai Kang (002755, Buy), Jing Xin Pharmaceutical (002020, Buy), and others [3]. Market Dynamics - The report notes that the introduction of the commercial insurance directory marks the beginning of a "new golden decade" for Chinese innovative drugs, with a focus on high clinical efficacy and value innovation [7]. - The report emphasizes that the competition in the GLP-1 market remains clear, with the entry of new drugs not significantly altering the competitive landscape for existing treatments [7].