Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company and raises the target price to $26 USD / HK$40.5 [1][3][11] Core Views - The company's performance in 1H24 exceeded expectations, primarily driven by strong overseas sales of Fuqunatin and lower-than-expected R&D expenses [1][3] - The consolidated revenue for the oncology/immunology business reached $168.7 million in 1H24, surpassing market expectations, with Fuqunatin achieving approximately $130.5 million in sales in the U.S. market [1][3] - The company expects full-year oncology revenue to be in the range of $300-400 million, with a forecasted increase in Fuqunatin's overseas sales to exceed $250 million [1][3] Financial Performance - 1H24 oncology revenue was $168.7 million, a year-on-year increase of 59% [1] - The net profit for 1H24 was $25.8 million, significantly better than the previous year's net loss of $360.7 million [1][3] - The company has reduced operational costs significantly, with total operating expenses down 28.1% year-on-year [1][3] Future Projections - The report projects a full-year oncology revenue increase of 8% to $385 million based on strong sales of Fuqunatin and anticipated milestone revenues in the second half of the year [1][3] - Key catalysts for 2024-2025 include expected approvals for Fuqunatin in gastric cancer in China and colorectal cancer in Japan, as well as positive clinical trial results for pipeline products [1][3] Cash Position - As of June 30, 2024, the company had cash and cash equivalents totaling $802.5 million, with expectations for R&D spending to be lower than in 2023 [3][6]
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