机构“抄底”跨国药企资产

Core Insights - Recent trend shows multinational pharmaceutical companies selling parts of their businesses in China to investment firms rather than to industry peers, indicating a shift in investment strategy [1][2] - The divestiture is driven by profit pressures from national procurement and healthcare cost control policies, leading to a reevaluation of asset structures by these companies [2][5] - Investment firms are increasingly acting as industry operators, leveraging their capital and operational expertise to unlock value in mature assets acquired from multinational firms [8][9] Group 1: Recent Transactions - Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMS) is selling 60% of its stake in China-based Shanghai BMS Pharmaceutical to Hillhouse Capital, with the deal expected to close in early 2026 [1] - Bayer is selling the intellectual property and global commercial rights of its antibiotic Avelox to Sequoia China, with completion anticipated in the first quarter of 2026 [1] - Earlier, UCB sold its mature product business in China to Kangqiao Capital and other investment firms, marking a trend of capital firms acquiring pharmaceutical assets [2] Group 2: Market Dynamics - Multinational pharmaceutical companies face significant profit pressure due to policies like national procurement, which has led to a decline in profit margins and market share for original drugs against local generics [2][5] - The market for original drugs is shrinking as local companies gain ground in the generic drug sector, leading to a strategic shift for multinationals to divest non-core assets [5][10] - Investment firms are capitalizing on this trend by acquiring mature products and leveraging their operational capabilities to enhance value [8][9] Group 3: Strategic Shifts - The divestiture of assets is part of a broader strategic realignment for multinational companies, focusing on innovation and local market integration rather than traditional sales models [11][12] - Companies are increasingly investing in local R&D and production capabilities, with significant investments announced by firms like AstraZeneca and Roche in recent months [12] - The evolving landscape suggests a dual competitive structure where multinationals focus on innovative drugs while investment firms specialize in mature product markets [9][10]