Core Viewpoint - CICC has raised the target price of Sihuan Pharmaceutical (02096) by 45.5% to HKD 12.8, reflecting a potential upside of 14.1% based on the company's recent breakthroughs in its innovative pipeline, including the approval of a new insomnia drug and a significant licensing deal for SIM0505 [1][2]. Group 1: Recent Developments - Sihuan Pharmaceutical's new insomnia drug, Kewike (Darelisib), has been approved by the National Medical Products Administration for the treatment of adult insomnia characterized by difficulty in falling asleep and/or maintaining sleep [1]. - Kewike is the only DORA class insomnia drug approved by the European Medicines Agency that improves daytime functioning, with a good safety profile and no withdrawal symptoms reported [1]. - The company has reached a supplementary agreement with Idorsia, involving a one-time cash payment of USD 50 million to expedite the commercialization of Kewike [1]. Group 2: Licensing and Clinical Trials - Sihuan Pharmaceutical has licensed global rights for SIM0505 to NextCure, with potential payments up to USD 745 million and tiered royalties based on net sales in licensed regions [2]. - SIM0505 is currently undergoing Phase I clinical trials in China, with NextCure planning to initiate Phase I trials in the U.S. in Q3 2025 [2]. - The company’s SIM0500 (GPRC5D/BCMA/CD3 tri-antibody) has completed its first patient dosing in the U.S. Phase I trial, and it received Fast Track designation from the FDA in April 2024 [2].
创新管线兑现加速 中金上调先声药业（02096）目标价至12.8港元