Core Viewpoint - Pacific Securities initiates coverage on Connora-B (02162) with a "Buy" rating and a target price of HKD 82.07, highlighting the rapid growth of the atopic dermatitis drug market in China, driven by core products like Dupilumab and Dupilumab's accelerated market penetration [1] Industry Summary - The atopic dermatitis (AD) drug market in China is expected to grow rapidly, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of approximately 22.6% from 2019 to 2024, and an anticipated CAGR of 18.6% from 2024 to 2030, reaching USD 4.3 billion by 2030 [1] - AD affects up to 20% of children and adolescents and 1-5% of adults globally, with 25% to 30% of patients experiencing moderate to severe symptoms [1] Company Summary - Connora's core product, Dupilumab (Dabizhuo), has become the fourth largest drug globally, with sales in China exceeding CNY 2.5 billion, and projected to grow to over CNY 2.5 billion in 2024, reflecting a growth rate of approximately 33% [1] - The company’s product, Dupilumab (Kangyueda), is in a rapid growth phase, with expected sales of approximately CNY 36 million in 2024 and CNY 170 million in the first half of 2025, driven by increasing medical demand for allergic diseases [2] - CM512, a long-acting TSLP x IL-13 dual antibody developed by Connora, shows promising potential with a half-life of 70 days, allowing for reduced dosing frequency and improved patient compliance [2] Clinical Research Summary - Phase I clinical trials for CM512 in treating adult moderate to severe AD achieved all primary endpoints, with 50% of patients in the 300mg group reaching EASI-75 at week 6, compared to 7% in the placebo group [3] - At week 12, the EASI-75 and EASI-90 response rates for the 300mg dose group were 58.3% and 41.7%, respectively, outperforming existing IL-4Rα monoclonal antibodies and JAK1 inhibitors [3] - Most treatment-emergent adverse events (TEAEs) during the study were mild to moderate, with no reports of serious adverse events leading to treatment delays or study withdrawals [3]