Core Viewpoint - The transaction between the listed company and the target company aims to enhance business synergy and improve asset quality by integrating their operations in the biopharmaceutical sector, particularly focusing on cell culture products and CDMO services [1][2][3]. Group 1: Transaction Necessity and Business Integration - The listed company and the target company both operate in the biopharmaceutical sector, with the listed company focusing on cell culture products and CDMO services, while the target company specializes in CRO services for early-stage drug development [1][3]. - The transaction is seen as a strategic move to create synergies in business operations, customer bases, and international market strategies, enhancing the overall service offerings [2][4]. - The integration will allow the listed company to provide a comprehensive service chain from early drug development to commercial production, thereby improving customer retention and satisfaction [5][6]. Group 2: Financial Impact and Asset Quality Improvement - The transaction is expected to significantly improve the financial metrics of the listed company, with projected increases in total assets by 76.07% and net profit by 222.72% post-transaction [14][16]. - The integration will enhance the company's ability to withstand market fluctuations by diversifying its revenue streams, as CRO services are less correlated with the commercial production cycles of biopharmaceuticals [17][18]. - The merger will also reduce reliance on single product lines, allowing the company to offer a full range of services from early research to commercial production, thus strengthening its competitive position [17][19]. Group 3: Industry Trends and Strategic Alignment - The transaction aligns with industry trends where biopharmaceutical companies are increasingly seeking comprehensive service providers to streamline their drug development processes [19][20]. - The merger is consistent with industry practices where companies expand their capabilities through acquisitions to enhance service offerings and market competitiveness [19][20]. - The combined entity will be better positioned to compete with leading firms in the sector by offering integrated solutions that cover the entire drug development lifecycle [19][20]. Group 4: Integration Plans and Management Control - Post-transaction, the listed company plans to implement a comprehensive integration strategy that includes shared customer resources, joint marketing efforts, and unified management structures to enhance operational efficiency [22][23]. - The management team from the target company will remain in place, ensuring continuity while also integrating into the listed company's governance structure to facilitate effective oversight and control [26][30]. - The integration will focus on leveraging the strengths of both companies to create a robust platform for biopharmaceutical services, enhancing overall market presence and operational capabilities [22][23].

证券研究报告：医药生物|行业周报 发布时间：2025-06-16 行业投资评级 强于大市 |维持 行业基本情况 | 收盘点位 | | 7895.79 | | --- | --- | --- | | 52 | 周最高 | 8490.25 | | 52 周最低 | | 6070.89 | 行业相对指数表现 2024-06 2024-08 2024-11 2025-01 2025-04 2025-06 -14% -11% -8% -5% -2% 1% 4% 7% 10% 13% 16% 19% 医药生物 沪深300 资料来源：聚源，中邮证券研究所 研究所 分析师:蔡明子 SAC 登记编号:S1340523110001 Email:caimingzi@cnpsec.com 分析师:龙永茂 SAC 登记编号:S1340523110002 Email:longyongmao@cnpsec.com 近期研究报告 推荐标的：英科医疗、迈普医学、怡和嘉业、微电生理、 拱东医疗、派林生物、益丰药房、大参林、康臣药业、佐力药 业、桂林三金、天士力、新里程、美年健康、国际医学。 《政策支持上市公司通过并购重组高 质量发展，行业整合持 ...

Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Accumulate" rating for the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sector [8] Core Insights - The report highlights that the pharmaceutical sector, particularly the innovative drug segment, is experiencing a significant bull market, with the innovation drug index outperforming other indices [2][13] - The report emphasizes the strong liquidity in the market, which has led to increased investment in innovative drugs, particularly those related to PD1 and weight loss drugs [2][15] - Future outlook remains optimistic for 2025, focusing on innovative drugs, new technologies, and restructuring of the supply chain [3][16] Summary by Sections 1. Pharmaceutical Core Insights - The pharmaceutical index increased by 1.40% during the week of June 9-13, outperforming both the ChiNext and CSI 300 indices [13] - The innovative drug index rose by 3.07%, indicating strong market performance [50] 2. MNC Cash and Potential Layouts - MNCs have substantial cash reserves, with major companies like Johnson & Johnson and Merck holding over $10 billion in cash, indicating strong purchasing power for potential business development (BD) opportunities [27][25] - The report analyzes MNC revenue sources, highlighting a focus on oncology, metabolism, and mental health, which are areas of high market potential [25][27] 3. Investment Strategies and Thoughts 3.1 Broad Pharmaceuticals - Innovative drugs are a key focus, with a recommendation to explore opportunities in core stocks and those with BD expectations [3][16] - The report identifies specific companies for investment, including major players in the innovative drug space and smaller market cap stocks with promising pipelines [17][18] 3.2 Generic Drugs - The generic drug sector showed a weekly increase of 5.24%, outperforming the broader pharmaceutical index [59] - Top-performing stocks in the generic sector include Yiming Pharmaceutical and Sai Sheng Pharmaceutical, indicating strong market activity [62] 4. Market Review and Hotspot Tracking - The report notes that innovative drugs are becoming the most attractive sector, with significant price increases observed in several companies due to market catalysts [2][15] - Key events, such as the NMPA's inclusion of a new treatment for cardiovascular disease, are highlighted as important developments in the sector [57]

Core Viewpoint - The Hong Kong innovative drug sector has achieved a 78% increase as of June 6, 2025, marking the highest half-year growth since 2018, driven by multiple factors including domestic drug approvals and supportive national policies [1][2]. Group 1: 1H25 Review - As of June 6, 2025, the MSCI China Pharmaceutical Index and the Hang Seng Biotechnology Index have risen by 31% and 48% respectively, significantly outperforming the MSCI China Index (up 16%) and the Hang Seng Index (up 19%) [2]. - The innovative drug sector has seen the best performance with a 62% increase, while the pharmaceutical distribution sector has declined by 8% [2]. - The outperformance of the pharmaceutical sector is attributed to its immunity to the "tariff war," continuous improvement in fundamentals, and historically low valuations attracting new capital [2]. Group 2: 2H25 Outlook - The pharmaceutical sector's fundamentals are expected to improve further in 2H25 due to anticipated overseas licensing of domestic innovative drugs, supportive national policies, and rapid growth in innovative drug sales [3]. - The innovative drug sector is recommended as a top choice, particularly companies with strong R&D capabilities and significant commercial potential, such as Innovent Biologics (01801) and BeiGene (06160) [3]. - Innovent Biologics is positioned well with upcoming approvals for key drugs, while BeiGene has multiple catalysts expected in the second half of the year [3]. Group 3: Other Sectors - The medical device sector is expected to benefit from policy-driven demand for high-value consumables and equipment upgrades, with companies like Aikang Medical (01789) and Mindray Medical (300760.SZ) recommended for attention [4]. - The CXO sector shows signs of recovery in new order growth, with companies like WuXi AppTec (02269) and WuXi Biologics (02359) highlighted for their growth potential [4]. - The medical services sector is viewed positively, particularly in traditional Chinese medicine and ophthalmology services [5].

Core Viewpoint - The Hong Kong innovative drug sector has recently gained global attention, with the Wind Hong Kong Biotechnology III Index rising over 60% in the past two months, while individual stocks have seen significant gains [1] Group 1: CXO Sector Performance - CXO companies are expected to show a performance turnaround starting in Q1 2025, with a projected revenue growth of 12.2% and a net profit increase of 75.6% [1] - In 2024, the revenue for the CXO sector is expected to decline by 4.9%, with a net profit drop of 25.4%, primarily due to the completion of large COVID-19 orders and a decrease in R&D demand due to a global decline in pharmaceutical investment [1][2] - The construction of new projects in the CXO sector is expected to decrease by 7.7% in 2024, marking the first decline in recent years, while Q1 2025 will see a 7.4% increase in total construction projects compared to 2024 [2][3] Group 2: Institutional Holdings and Market Sentiment - Institutional holdings in CXO have decreased from 60.8% in Q3 2021 to 14.4% in Q1 2024, but have gradually increased to 23.2% by Q1 2025, indicating a shift in market perception towards CXO companies [4] - The increase in holdings is attributed to market recognition of large orders and expectations for future growth in new business areas such as peptide and oligonucleotide CDMO [4] Group 3: Order Growth and Financial Guidance - Major CXO companies have shown strong order growth, with new signed orders for 2024 expected to increase by approximately 20% for companies like Kelaiying and over 20% for Kanglong Huacheng, while WuXi AppTec anticipates a 47% increase in orders [5] - Financial guidance for 2025 indicates continued revenue growth for major CXO firms, with WuXi AppTec projecting a 10%-15% increase in operating income [5] Group 4: Economic and Policy Environment - The expectation of interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve is increasing, with traders anticipating potential rate cuts before the end of the year, which could positively impact the CXO sector [7] - Recent developments in US-China tariff negotiations have led to a framework agreement, which may alleviate pressures on the CXO sector and facilitate valuation recovery [7] Group 5: Company-Specific Highlights - Tigermed has shown strong new order growth and improved gross margins, with a total of over 2,800 global clients and extensive clinical project experience [8] - Despite a decline in revenue and net profit for 2024, Tigermed's new contract amount increased by 7.3%, indicating a recovery in demand [9][11] - The company is actively enhancing its integrated service capabilities and has implemented targeted measures to improve contract signing success rates, which may lead to significant future order growth [10][11]

Group 1 - The core point of the article is that Aopumai's acquisition of Pengli Bio reflects the collective anxiety within the biopharmaceutical industry, as both companies face performance pressures, making the merger appear as a means of mutual support during an industry downturn [2][7] - Aopumai plans to acquire Pengli Bio for 1.451 billion yuan, using a combination of cash and shares, with the board approving the proposal by a vote of 6 to 1, where the dissenting vote raised concerns about the necessity of the acquisition at this stage [2][3] - The acquisition features a differentiated valuation pricing model, where different types of shareholders receive varying valuations based on their roles and risk exposure, which is a departure from the traditional single valuation approach [3][4] Group 2 - Approximately 15 investors in the acquisition face a situation where the acquisition price corresponds to a valuation lower than their investment valuation, indicating a significant drop in value [4][11] - The acquisition valuation of 1.451 billion yuan represents a 54.94% decrease from Pengli Bio's pre-IPO financing valuation of 3.22 billion yuan, highlighting a significant decline in perceived value [11] - Aopumai's core business has shown a revenue increase of 22.26% to 297 million yuan in 2024, but the net profit has decreased by 61.04% to 21.05 million yuan, indicating underlying financial challenges [8][10] Group 3 - Both Aopumai and Pengli Bio are positioned within the CXO industry, facing similar growth challenges and complementing each other's business models, which enhances the strategic rationale for the merger [7][13] - The acquisition includes a performance commitment mechanism where 31 shareholders are involved, requiring Pengli Bio to achieve specific profit targets over the next three years, which adds a layer of accountability to the transaction [6][12] - The independent director's dissenting vote signals a cautious approach to the transaction, questioning the strategic necessity and potential financial burden of the acquisition on Aopumai [2][13]

Investment Rating - The report recommends a "Buy" rating for multiple companies in the pharmaceutical sector, including Junshi Biosciences, Hualing Pharmaceutical-B, and others [3]. Core Insights - The pharmaceutical sector has outperformed the market, with a focus on the potential of innovative drugs and the CD73 target in cancer immunotherapy [4][5]. - The report highlights the promising clinical progress of CD73 inhibitors, with several products in various stages of clinical trials [21][25]. Summary by Sections Industry Investment Rating - The report provides a list of recommended companies with "Buy" and "Hold" ratings, indicating strong investment potential in the pharmaceutical sector [3]. Industry Performance - The pharmaceutical sector rose by 1.13%, outperforming the CSI 300 index by 0.25 percentage points, with innovative drugs and vaccines leading the performance [5][32]. Company Dynamics - Companies such as Lepu Medical and Sunshine Nuohua have made significant announcements regarding new product approvals and clinical trial progress, indicating a robust pipeline and growth potential [33][34]. Industry Trends - The report discusses the increasing focus on innovative drugs and the impact of regulatory changes on the pharmaceutical landscape, suggesting a shift towards high-efficiency business models in the industry [31][40].

Group 1: CD73 and Cancer Immunotherapy - CD73 is a promising target for cancer immunotherapy, acting as a rate-limiting enzyme in the production of extracellular adenosine, which has immunosuppressive effects in various diseases [1] - CD73 is overexpressed in the tumor microenvironment (TME) of several cancer types, including breast cancer, melanoma, and lung cancer, and plays a significant role in immune regulation [1] - Several products targeting CD73 are in clinical research, with leading small molecule inhibitors being Arcus's AB680 and Deqi's ATG-037, while monoclonal antibodies like AstraZeneca's Oleclumab and Tianjing's Uliledlimab have entered Phase 3 trials [1] Group 2: Pharmaceutical Sector Performance - The pharmaceutical sector rose by 1.13%, outperforming the CSI 300 index by 0.25 percentage points, with innovative drugs, vaccines, and medical packaging performing relatively well [1] - The investment strategy suggests focusing on the impact of market pricing power and capital changes, particularly in AI healthcare and innovative drugs [1] - The domestic dual-antibody ADCs, TYK2 inhibitors, GKA agonists, and pan-KRAS inhibitors are considered globally leading pipelines, with recommended companies including Innovent Biologics, Baiyi Tianheng, and others [1] Group 3: API Market Dynamics - From 2025 to 2030, the sales impact of expiring formulation patents is projected to be $390 billion, a 124% increase compared to the total from 2019 to 2024, indicating a significant demand for APIs [2] - In 2024, the output of APIs in large-scale industrial enterprises is expected to reach 3.583 million tons, a 4.6% year-on-year increase, with Q2 and Q3 showing substantial growth [2] - India's imports of APIs and intermediates from China are projected to reach 3.4 billion yuan in 2024, with a rapid growth in import volume, indicating a recovery in the API industry [2] Group 4: CXO Sector Insights - The Federal Reserve's dovish stance is expected to lead to increased liquidity, with predictions of rate cuts in 2025 and 2026, which may shift investment preferences towards undervalued sectors like pharmaceuticals [3] - The recovery in overseas investment and domestic innovative drug performance is anticipated to improve local financing conditions, with a projected $58.2 billion in global healthcare financing in 2024 [3] - The demand for CXO services is expected to improve as overseas orders recover, positively impacting performance in the sector [3] Group 5: Company Recommendations - Companies benefiting from domestic innovative drug support policies include clinical CROs like Sunshine Nuohe and Nuosige, while life science upstream companies like Haoyuan Pharmaceutical are expected to benefit from overseas business recovery [4] - The generics sector is poised for growth due to policy changes, with recommendations for companies with rich pipelines and high efficiency, such as Kelun Pharmaceutical and Yifan Pharmaceutical [4]

Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Overweight" (OW) rating for the healthcare sector, particularly favoring innovative drug-related companies such as Akeso and Innovent Biologics [17][20]. Core Insights - The Hang Seng Healthcare Index (HSHCI) has shown resilience, recovering 32% from its lows after the announcement of tariffs, outperforming the Hang Seng Index (HSI) which only recovered 19% [3]. - The report highlights the increasing confidence of investors in China's innovative drug R&D capabilities, supported by significant out-licensing deals to developed countries [3][4]. - The HSHCI is expected to potentially reach or exceed its 2023 and 2022 highs in the coming years, driven by strong sales growth and ongoing out-licensing deals [4][8]. Summary by Sections Historical Context - Recent news, including a ruling against President Trump's tariff authority, positively impacted the HSHCI, which rose by 4.2% on May 29, 2025 [2]. - The HSHCI has surpassed its highest point in 2024 but remains below its 2023 peak of approximately 4,400 and 2022 peak of around 4,600 [2]. Market Performance - The HSHCI's performance has been bolstered by key deals, such as the 3Sbio-Pfizer agreement worth US$1.25 billion, and clinical data presentations from China at ASCO'25 [3]. - The report notes that the number and value of out-licensing deals have reached record levels in 2023 and 2024, continuing into 2025 [4]. Future Outlook - The report anticipates that the current momentum in the China healthcare sector will drive the HSHCI higher, with expectations of reaching its highest point from 2023 [8]. - Concerns about potential corrections post-ASCO are downplayed, as there is strong interest from overseas investors in China's innovative drug companies [9].

Core Viewpoint - The innovative pharmaceutical sector, particularly the Hong Kong Stock Connect innovative drug segment, is experiencing significant growth, with the index and major stocks showing strong upward trends [1][3]. Group 1: Market Performance - The Hong Kong Stock Connect innovative drug index (987018) has risen by 1.38%, with key stocks like Tigermed (03347) increasing over 7% and others like Kanglong Chemical (03759) and 3SBio rising over 5% [1]. - The Hong Kong Stock Connect innovative drug ETF (159570) has seen a 2.7% increase, with trading volume surpassing 700 million yuan, marking a historical high [1][3]. - Over the past five days, the Hong Kong Stock Connect innovative drug ETF has attracted a total net inflow of 736 million yuan, averaging 147 million yuan daily [3]. Group 2: Investment Trends - Leverage funds are increasingly being utilized, with the latest financing buy-in for the Hong Kong Stock Connect innovative drug ETF reaching 222 million yuan [3]. - The upcoming American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) annual meeting is expected to showcase a growing number of Chinese pharmaceutical companies, with 73 studies selected for oral presentations in 2025 [3]. Group 3: Sector Analysis - Domestic innovative drugs are gaining competitive strength in the global market, with international investors showing increasing confidence in Chinese pharmaceutical companies [3]. - The Hong Kong Stock Connect innovative drug ETF (159570) has a significant focus on the innovative drug industry, with the top ten holdings accounting for nearly 72% of the total weight [4][5]. - The ETF is characterized by a high concentration in innovative drugs, with an 85% weight in this category, and is considered undervalued compared to historical sales ratios [5].