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Core Viewpoint - Heptagon Pharmaceuticals-B (02142) has seen a nearly 5% increase in stock price, currently at HKD 13.62, following the announcement of an expanded collaboration agreement with AstraZeneca PLC aimed at developing next-generation biotherapies, including antibody-drug conjugates (ADC) and T-cell connectors [1]. Company Summary - Heptagon Pharmaceuticals-B's stock price rose by 4.77% to HKD 13.62 with a trading volume of HKD 23.44 million [1]. - The company announced a collaboration, option, and licensing agreement with AstraZeneca PLC on November 24, 2023, which expands the scope of their partnership [1]. - The revised agreement aims to leverage the expertise of both companies to jointly discover and develop new biotherapies [1]. - The economic terms and financial framework established under the collaboration agreement remain consistent with previous agreements [1].

消息面上，11月24日，和铂医药-B发布公告，有关公司的间接全资附属公司和铂医药(上海)有限责任公 司(和铂上海)与AstraZeneca PLC (AstraZeneca)订立合作、选择权及许可协议，于2025年11月24日，经修 订和铂上海与 AstraZeneca订立的合作协议后，订约双方的合作范围进一步扩展，旨在结合两家公司的 专业知识，共同发现及开发包括抗体偶联药物(ADC)及T细胞衔接器在内的新一代生物疗法。经济条款 与合作协议项下建立的财务框架仍然一致。 智通财经APP获悉，和铂医药-B(02142)涨近5%，截至发稿，涨4.92%，报13.62港元，成交额1542.11万 港元。 ...

Core Viewpoint - The collaboration between Heptagon Pharmaceuticals and AstraZeneca aims to leverage both companies' expertise to discover and develop next-generation biotherapies, including antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) and T-cell engagers [1] Group 1: Collaboration Details - Heptagon Pharmaceuticals' indirect wholly-owned subsidiary, Heptagon (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., has entered into a collaboration, option, and licensing agreement with AstraZeneca [1] - The scope of cooperation has been further expanded following the revised collaboration agreement signed on November 24, 2025 [1] - The financial framework established under the collaboration agreement remains consistent with previous terms [1]

Core Viewpoint - The collaboration between 和铂医药-B and AstraZeneca aims to leverage both companies' expertise to discover and develop next-generation biotherapies, including antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) and T-cell engagers, under a revised agreement set to take effect on November 24, 2025 [1] Group 1 - 和铂医药-B's indirect wholly-owned subsidiary, 和铂医药(上海)有限责任公司, has entered into a collaboration, option, and licensing agreement with AstraZeneca PLC [1] - The scope of collaboration has been further expanded following the revision of the agreement between 和铂上海 and AstraZeneca [1] - The economic terms and financial framework established under the collaboration agreement remain consistent [1]

香港交易及結算所有限公司及香港聯合交易所有限公司對本公告的內容概不負責，對其準確性 或完整性亦不發表任何聲明，並明確表示，概不就因本公告全部或任何部分內容而產生或因倚 賴該等內容而引致的任何損失承擔任何責任。 和鉑醫藥控股有限公司 HBM Holdings Limited （於開曼群島註冊成立的有限公司） 主席兼執行董事 王勁松博士 香港，2025年11月24日 茲提述本公司日期為2025年3月21日的公告，內容有關（其中包括）本公司的間 接全資附屬公司和鉑醫藥（上海）有限責任公司（「和鉑上海」）與AstraZeneca PLC （「AstraZeneca」）訂立合作、選擇權及許可協議（「合作協議」）。 本公司董事會（「董事會」）欣然宣佈，於2025年11月24日，經修訂和鉑上海與 AstraZeneca訂立之合作協議（「該修訂」）後，訂約雙方的合作範圍進一步擴展，旨 在結合兩家公司之專業知識，共同發現及開發包括抗體偶聯藥物(ADC)及T細胞銜 接器在內的新一代生物療法。經濟條款與合作協議項下建立的財務框架仍然一致。 警示聲明 我們無法保證我們或合作夥伴將能成功開發或最終銷售本公告所提述的任何候選 產品。本公 ...

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Summary of Key Points from the Conference Call Industry Overview - The report focuses on the **China Healthcare** sector, particularly the **innovative drug out-licensing** activities in China compared to global trends [1][4][8]. Performance Metrics - The **Hang Seng Healthcare Index** has increased by over **75% YTD**, significantly outperforming the broader **Hang Seng Index**, which rose by approximately **23%** [1]. - China's out-licensing deals accounted for about **15%** of total global deals and **21%** of multinational corporation (MNC) deals in the last two years [4][11]. Strategic Insights - The analysis indicates that foreign companies are not solely attracted to China for low-cost benefits; they are increasingly interested in the **quality of assets**. Upfront payments for Chinese deals are often comparable to or exceed global averages, with **US$213 million** for oncology compared to **US$195 million** globally [4][11]. - **Oncology** remains the primary focus for MNCs in both global and China-specific agreements, followed closely by **cardiometabolism** [4][11]. Licensing Potential - There is significant potential for out-licensing in areas beyond oncology, particularly in **autoimmune diseases** and **cardiometabolism**. The report suggests that investments in **CNS (central nervous system)** could lead to more out-licensing deals from China [4][5][24]. - Advanced drug modalities such as **ADCs (antibody-drug conjugates)** and **bsAb (bispecific antibodies)** are becoming prominent in out-licensing from China [5][24]. Company-Specific Insights - **Innovent** has been highlighted as a top pick in the biotech sector due to its strong out-licensing potential and asset quality. The price target for Innovent has been increased based on favorable licensing income projections [1][5]. - **AstraZeneca** and **Merck** are leading companies in terms of licensing deals from China, with AstraZeneca having the highest number of deals and Merck leading in total upfront payments [4][30]. Financial Health of MNCs - Despite macroeconomic uncertainties, MNCs like **Pfizer** and **Merck** are in strong financial positions, with significant free cash flow available for business development activities, including licensing and M&A [22][23]. Emerging Trends - The report notes a shift in focus for MNCs towards **autoimmune** and **metabolic diseases**, driven by the expiration of patents on blockbuster drugs and the rising sales of **GLP-1** drugs [24][25]. - The average deal value for Chinese assets in oncology is on par with global averages, while the average upfront payment for oncology and immunology is higher than the global average [30]. Conclusion - The findings underscore the growing competitiveness of Chinese biotech assets and the increasing interest from MNCs in out-licensing deals, indicating a robust future for the China healthcare sector [1][4][11].

预期溢利增加主要归因于与全球制药公司持续保持战略合作伙伴关系，例如与AstraZeneca PLC("AstraZeneca")开展全球战略合作；集团已收取配发及发行认购股份与部分首付款，里程碑付款及 选择权付款的所得款项总额约1.75亿美元。此外，新取得的创新产品许可及合作对截至2025年6月30日 止六个月的收入有重大贡献，且该等来自业务发展活动的收入已转化为公司的常态化收入。 格隆汇7月28日丨和铂医药-B(02142.HK)发布公告，预期截至2025年6月30日止六个月的溢利介乎约6800 万美元(相当于约5.32亿港元)至约7400万美元(相当于约5.79亿港元)。 ...

Core Viewpoint - Tempus AI, Inc. is facing a class action lawsuit due to allegations of misleading statements and undisclosed material information during the specified Class Period, which has led to significant investor losses [1][3][4]. Group 1: Allegations Against Tempus AI - The lawsuit claims that Tempus AI inflated the value of certain contract agreements, many of which involved related parties and were non-binding or self-funded [3]. - It is alleged that the joint venture with SoftBank Group Corporation raised credibility concerns due to the appearance of "round-tripping" capital to artificially inflate revenue [3]. - The acquisition of Ambry Genetics Corporation is said to have operated under a business model that relied on aggressive and potentially unethical billing practices, exposing it to regulatory and financial risks [3]. - AstraZeneca PLC reportedly reduced its financial support to Tempus AI through a questionable "pass-through payment" structure involving a joint agreement with Pathos AI, Inc. [3]. - These issues are indicative of broader weaknesses in Tempus AI's core operations and long-term revenue outlook [3]. Group 2: Impact of Research Report - On May 28, 2025, Spruce Point Capital Management, LLC published a research report that raised serious concerns regarding Tempus AI's management, operations, and financial disclosures [4]. - Following the release of this report, Tempus AI's stock price experienced a decline of over 19% [4].