2 1 Shi Ji Jing Ji Bao Dao·2025-10-17 04:43Core Insights - The collaboration between Hansoh Pharmaceutical and Roche for HS-20110 marks a significant step in the strategic expansion of domestic innovative drugs, highlighting the importance of business development (BD) in the industry [1][2] - The ADC (antibody-drug conjugate) market is experiencing rapid growth, with increasing interest from both domestic and international pharmaceutical companies, indicating a shift towards innovative drug development in China [6][8] Company Summary - Hansoh Pharmaceutical has signed a licensing agreement with Roche for HS-20110, a targeted ADC, receiving an upfront payment of $80 million and potential milestone payments based on development progress [1] - This is not Hansoh's first major overseas licensing deal, having previously partnered with GSK, Merck, and Regeneron, totaling over $7 billion in license-out collaborations [1][2] - The company reported a revenue of approximately 7.434 billion yuan in the first half of 2025, a year-on-year increase of about 14.3%, with innovative drugs and collaborative product sales accounting for approximately 82.7% of total revenue [3] Industry Summary - The ADC market is projected to grow significantly, with the global lung cancer ADC market expected to exceed $4 billion by 2024, driven by the clinical advantages of ADCs [5][6] - The trend of increasing BD transactions in the Chinese pharmaceutical sector reflects a growing recognition of the value of innovative drugs, with a notable shift from "me-too" products to "first-in-class" and "best-in-class" assets [10][11] - The collaboration between Chinese pharmaceutical companies and multinational corporations is becoming more frequent, showcasing the international recognition of Chinese innovative drugs [8][10]