Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Outperform" rating for the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sector [5] Core Views - The pharmaceutical sector underperformed the overall market this week, with the healthcare services sector leading the gains. The overall A-share market rose by 1.50%, while the biopharmaceutical sector increased by 1.82%, outperforming the market [1][33] - Merck announced a $10 billion acquisition of Verona Pharma to obtain the COPD drug Ohtuvayre, which is expected to be a significant product in the respiratory disease treatment market [2][10] - WuXi AppTec is projected to achieve a 102% increase in net profit for the first half of 2025, with revenues expected to reach 20.799 billion yuan, reflecting a growth of 20.64% [3] Summary by Sections Market Performance - The biopharmaceutical sector's price-to-earnings ratio (TTM) stands at 35.79x, which is at the 77.7 percentile of its historical valuation over the past five years [1][38] - The overall A-share market and various sub-sectors showed positive performance, with healthcare services up by 6.46% [1][33] Key Company Updates - Merck's acquisition of Verona Pharma will provide access to Ohtuvayre, a dual-target PDE3/4 inhibitor approved for COPD maintenance therapy, marking a significant advancement in treatment options [2][10] - Ohtuvayre's sales reached $71 million in Q1 2025, indicating strong market uptake and potential for expansion into other indications [22][24] Company Earnings Forecasts - WuXi AppTec's net profit for H1 2025 is expected to be 8.561 billion yuan, a 101.92% increase, driven by strong operational performance [3] - The report includes earnings forecasts for several companies, with WuXi AppTec and Mindray Medical both rated as "Outperform" [4][42] Investment Recommendations - Mindray Medical is highlighted as a leading domestic medical device company benefiting from new healthcare infrastructure and product upgrades [42] - WuXi AppTec is recognized for its comprehensive service capabilities in the new drug development outsourcing market [42] - Other recommended companies include New Industries, Huatai Medical, and Aibo Medical, each with strong market positions and growth potential [42][43][44]