Core Viewpoint - WuXi AppTec is divesting its clinical research services business for 2.8 billion yuan to focus on its core CRDMO (Contract Research, Development, and Manufacturing) strategy, which is expected to enhance its global capabilities and production capacity [1][3][6]. Business Divestiture - The company announced the sale of 100% equity in its subsidiaries, Shanghai Kangde Hongyi Medical Clinical Research Co., Ltd. and Shanghai WuXi Jishi Pharmaceutical Technology Co., Ltd., for 2.8 billion yuan to a newly established company under Hillhouse Capital [1][4]. - Kangde Hongyi reported revenues of 291 million yuan and 186 million yuan for 2024 and the first three quarters of 2025, respectively, with net losses of 42 million yuan and 75 million yuan during the same periods [5][6]. - In contrast, WuXi Jishi showed stable performance with revenues of 1.338 billion yuan and 979 million yuan for 2024 and the first three quarters of 2025, respectively, and net profits of 313 million yuan and 162 million yuan [5][6]. Financial Impact - The combined revenue contribution of the two companies was approximately 1.16 billion yuan for the first nine months of 2025, accounting for about 3.5% of WuXi AppTec's total revenue during that period [6]. - The company anticipates that the transaction will yield a profit exceeding 10% of its most recent audited net profit, which could translate to approximately 945 million yuan based on a net profit of 9.45 billion yuan for 2024 [8]. Strategic Focus - The divestiture aligns with WuXi AppTec's ongoing strategy to streamline operations and concentrate on its CRDMO core business, which includes drug discovery, laboratory testing, and process development and manufacturing services [3][6]. - The company has previously engaged in similar asset sales to enhance its focus on CRDMO, including the sale of its WuXi ATU business in late 2024 [9]. Market Reaction - Following the announcement, WuXi AppTec's stock saw a significant increase, with A-shares rising over 6% and H-shares increasing by over 7% on October 27 [3]. Performance Update - For the first three quarters of 2025, WuXi AppTec reported revenues of 32.857 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 18.61%, and a net profit of 12.076 billion yuan, reflecting an 84.84% growth [11]. - The company has raised its full-year performance guidance for 2025, expecting revenue growth to return to double digits, adjusting the growth rate from 13-17% to 17-18% [11].

Core Viewpoint - The company reported a revenue of 590 million yuan for the first half of 2025, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 4.87%, while the net profit attributable to shareholders decreased by 12.61% to 130 million yuan [1] Financial Performance - The company achieved a revenue of 359 million yuan in Q2 2025, representing a year-on-year increase of 15.73%, with a net profit attributable to shareholders of 100 million yuan, up by 32.23% [1] - For the first half of 2025, the clinical CRO revenue was 279 million yuan, showing a significant year-on-year growth of 29.05%, while the pharmaceutical research revenue decreased by 40.80% to 203 million yuan [2] - The overall gross margin for H1 2025 was 51.63%, a decrease of 4.36 percentage points, but slightly improved by 1.45 percentage points compared to the end of 2024 [2] Business Segments - The clinical service gross margin was 35.82%, down by 2.37 percentage points, while the pharmaceutical research gross margin was 47.72%, down by 19.06 percentage points [2] - The company expects stable overall gross margins due to steady clinical margins and contributions from high-margin projects resulting from strategic improvements and self-research outcomes [2] Innovation and Pipeline - The company emphasizes its innovative drug layout, with over 20 types of proprietary Class 1 new drugs in the pipeline as of H1 2025 [3] - Several pipelines are progressing well in clinical stages, including ST007 for postoperative pain and ST008 for advanced solid tumors, with ongoing clinical trials [3] Future Outlook - Revenue projections for 2025-2027 are 1.253 billion, 1.442 billion, and 1.656 billion yuan, with year-on-year growth rates of 16.20%, 15.07%, and 14.84% respectively [3] - Net profit forecasts for the same period are 230 million, 272 million, and 320 million yuan, with growth rates of 29.66%, 18.34%, and 17.53% respectively [3]