Group 1 - The Hong Kong stock market opened strong on May 20, with the Hong Kong Innovation Drug ETF (159570) rising over 3.6% and quickly surpassing a transaction volume of 4 billion [1] - The Hong Kong Innovation Drug ETF has seen a net inflow of over 2.2 billion in the last 60 days, indicating strong investor interest in the innovative drug sector [1] - On May 20, 2023, 3SBio announced a partnership with Pfizer, granting exclusive rights for the global development, production, and commercialization of its proprietary PD-1/VEGF bispecific antibody SSGJ-707 outside of mainland China [1] Group 2 - According to the agreement, 3SBio will receive a non-refundable upfront payment of $1.25 billion and up to $4.8 billion in milestone payments related to development, regulatory approval, and sales [1] - 3SBio will also receive a tiered sales royalty based on product sales in the licensed territories, and Pfizer will purchase $100 million worth of common stock in 3SBio upon the agreement's effective date [1] - The majority of the popular component stocks in the Hong Kong Innovation Drug ETF saw gains, with 3SBio rising over 30% [3] Group 3 - The 2025 ASCO Annual Meeting, recognized as a major oncology conference, will take place from May 30 to June 3, 2025, in Chicago, Illinois [3] - Several innovative drug companies are expected to disclose significant data at the ASCO meeting, with 3SBio set to present Phase 2 data for SSGJ-707 in non-small cell lung cancer [3] - The recent U.S. drug price reduction executive order may lead to global pharmaceutical companies adjusting their pricing strategies, with China's innovative drugs potentially becoming a preferred choice for business development transactions [4][5] Group 4 - The U.S. executive order aims to provide the best price for prescription drugs, but its short-term impact on innovative drug prices is expected to be limited due to the lack of implementation details and potential legal challenges [5] - Long-term pressures on U.S. drug prices are anticipated as Medicare and Medicaid expenditures are projected to grow from $1.5 trillion to $2.0 trillion from 2020 to 2024, with an annual growth rate of 7.0% [5] - The Hong Kong Innovation Drug ETF (159570) has a high concentration in innovative drugs, with over 85% of its weight in innovative drug stocks, making it a prominent player in the market [6]
三生制药涨超30%，与辉瑞达成首付款12.5亿美元协议！T+0交易的港股通创新药ETF(159570)涨超3.6%，近60日净流入超22亿元！