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药明康德再度减持药明合联:套现22亿港元背后的战略考量
Guan Cha Zhe Wang·2025-04-03 09:56

Core Viewpoint - WuXi AppTec (603259.SH, 02359.HK) announced a block trade to reduce its stake in WuXi Biologics (02268.HK) by 50.8 million shares, accounting for approximately 4.23% of WuXi Biologics' total share capital, with a transaction value of about HKD 2.178 billion [1][3]. Group 1: Share Reduction and Financial Impact - This marks the third reduction by WuXi AppTec since November 2024, with a cumulative reduction amounting to HKD 4.6 billion [3]. - The recent share reduction occurred when WuXi Biologics' stock price reached an all-time high [3]. - The investment gain from this reduction is approximately RMB 1.847 billion, representing over 10% of the projected net profit for 2024 [5]. Group 2: Strategic Response to Market Conditions - The global pharmaceutical outsourcing industry is facing intensified competition, with WuXi AppTec encountering multiple challenges from geopolitical and trade policies [5]. - Approximately 64% of WuXi AppTec's revenue is derived from the U.S. market, making it vulnerable to the impending "reciprocal tariff" policy, which could significantly impact its profitability [5]. - In response, WuXi AppTec is accelerating its global expansion, including the construction of a new facility in Middleton, USA, expected to be operational by the end of 2026 [5][6]. Group 3: Future Growth and Talent Acquisition - The funds raised from the share reduction will be primarily allocated to accelerate global capacity building, attract and retain top talent, and enhance its integrated CRDMO business model [5][6]. - WuXi Biologics, as the second-largest ADC CRDMO company globally, reported impressive performance in 2024, with revenues of RMB 4.052 billion, a year-on-year increase of 90.8%, and a net profit growth of 277.2% [6]. - The independent operation of WuXi Biologics allows it to focus on high-value areas such as ADC research and production, while WuXi AppTec can concentrate more resources on its core business, strengthening its leading position in the global pharmaceutical outsourcing market [6][7].