创新药迎利好！一周五个BD，核心资产驱动不断

Core Viewpoint - Rongchang Biopharma signed an exclusive licensing agreement with AbbVie for RC148, a novel bispecific antibody targeting PD-1/VEGF, with a total deal value of up to $5.6 billion (approximately 39 billion RMB) and an upfront payment of $650 million [1][3]. Group 1: Licensing Agreement Details - The agreement grants AbbVie exclusive rights to develop, manufacture, and commercialize RC148 outside Greater China, with Rongchang Biopharma eligible for up to $4.95 billion in milestone payments and a double-digit royalty on net sales outside Greater China [3]. - This deal marks a new high for Rongchang Biopharma in terms of both upfront payment and potential total deal value compared to previous licensing agreements since its Hong Kong listing in 2020 [3]. Group 2: Market Impact - Following the announcement, Rongchang Biopharma's A-shares hit a 20% limit up, and the Hong Kong innovative drug ETF rose over 3%, with the A-share innovative drug sector increasing by over 2.7% [1]. - Significant stock price increases were observed in companies like Nossg, Prasis, and Huaren Health [1]. Group 3: Industry Developments - In the same week, five business development (BD) deals were reported in the innovative drug sector, showcasing China's leading position across various technology fields [6]. - Notable events included the collaboration of Kangfang Biopharma with Summit for AK112's BLA submission in the U.S. and the initiation of global Phase III trials for PF-08634404/SSGJ-707 by 3SBio and Pfizer [4]. Group 4: Market Trends and Valuation - Since the peak of the Hong Kong innovative drug index in September 2025, it has retraced 24%, while the U.S. biotech indices have seen gains of 18% to 29% [7]. - Despite not being at historical lows, the valuation of Hong Kong innovative drugs remains attractive compared to global peers, indicating a growing disparity in asset values between U.S. and Chinese innovative drugs [7].