Summary of the Conference Call for 康龙化成 (Crown Bioscience) Company Overview - 康龙化成 reported a revenue of 10.086 billion yuan for the first three quarters of 2025, representing a year-on-year growth of 14.4% [2][4] - Adjusted net profit for the same period was 1.227 billion yuan, up 10.8% year-on-year [2][4] - The company has raised its full-year revenue guidance to a growth of 12%-16% [5][10] Key Business Segments Performance Laboratory Services - Revenue for the laboratory services segment in the first three quarters was 6.004 billion yuan, a 15% increase year-on-year [2][6] - Gross margin maintained around 45% with new orders growing over 12% [2][6] - In Q3 alone, revenue was 2.111 billion yuan, a 3.7% increase from the previous quarter and a 14.3% increase year-on-year [6] CMC Services - CMC services generated 2.293 billion yuan in revenue for the first three quarters, a 16% year-on-year increase [2][6] - Gross margin for this segment was 34.6%, with new orders increasing approximately 20% [2][6] - Q3 revenue was 903 million yuan, showing a significant 29.6% quarter-on-quarter increase and a 12.7% year-on-year increase [6][17] Clinical Services - Clinical services revenue for the first three quarters was 1.44 billion yuan, up 10.3% year-on-year [2][6] - Q3 revenue was 501 million yuan, a 1.7% increase from the previous quarter and an 8.2% increase year-on-year [6][22] Macromolecule and CGT Services - Revenue for this segment was 336 million yuan in the first three quarters, an 8% year-on-year increase [2][6] - Q3 revenue was 125 million yuan, a 10.6% quarter-on-quarter increase and a 25.1% year-on-year increase [6] Customer and Geographic Performance - North American clients accounted for 64% of total revenue, with multinational corporations contributing 18% and Chinese clients 15% [7][8] - The company serves 15 out of the top 20 global pharmaceutical companies, which contributed 18% of total revenue, showing a strong year-on-year increase of 37.9% [7] M&A Activities - 康龙化成 plans to acquire Wuxi Baode Biological Science to enhance its structural biology capabilities and improve early antibody discovery and optimization [9] Future Outlook - The company expects continued growth driven by increasing health demands and technological innovations, with a positive outlook for both overseas and domestic client demands [10][11] - The anticipated capital expenditure for 2025 is over 2 billion yuan, focusing on laboratory and CDMO capacity expansion [21] Competitive Landscape and Strategy - The laboratory R&D market remains competitive, but 康龙化成 is increasing its market share, particularly in the biological sciences segment, which has grown over 15% [15] - The company is committed to enhancing automation and AI capabilities to improve R&D efficiency and is focusing on long-term growth in new segments like macromolecules and gene cell therapy [27][28] Recruitment Plans - 康龙化成 is increasing recruitment efforts in 2025 to support the growth in laboratory service orders [24][26] Conclusion - 康龙化成's overall performance in 2025 is optimistic, with significant growth across various segments and a strategic focus on enhancing capabilities through acquisitions and technological investments [25]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" for both A and H shares, maintained from previous assessments [7]. Core Insights - The company has demonstrated steady performance with a revenue of 10.086 billion RMB and a non-IFRS adjusted net profit of 1.227 billion RMB for the first three quarters of 2025, reflecting year-on-year growth of 14.4% and 10.8% respectively [1]. - The company has raised its revenue growth guidance for 2025 from 10-15% to 12-16%, indicating strong confidence in its growth prospects [1]. - The acquisition of Wuxi Bai'ao is expected to enhance the company's integrated service capabilities and international reach, aligning with its strategic focus on a comprehensive, integrated, and multi-therapy approach [3][4]. Summary by Sections Financial Performance - For the first three quarters of 2025, the company reported a gross margin of 34.2%, an increase of 0.4 percentage points year-on-year, supported by scale effects and improved capacity utilization in its CMC business [1]. - The net cash flow from operating activities reached 2.436 billion RMB, marking a year-on-year increase of 37.6% [1]. - The company’s new order intake grew by over 13% year-on-year, with a notable acceleration in the third quarter [2]. Business Segments - The laboratory services segment, as the flagship business, generated 6.004 billion RMB in revenue, up 15.0% year-on-year, with new orders increasing by over 12% [2]. - The CMC segment reported revenue of 2.293 billion RMB, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 16.0%, with new orders increasing by approximately 20% [2]. - The clinical CRO segment achieved revenue of 1.440 billion RMB, up 10.3% year-on-year, while the large molecules and CGT segment saw revenue of 336 million RMB, an 8.1% increase [2]. Acquisition Details - The company plans to acquire 82.54% of Wuxi Bai'ao for approximately 1.346 billion RMB, which is positioned as a leading CRO in structural biology [3]. - The acquisition is expected to create strong synergies, leveraging Bai'ao's advanced capabilities in structural biology and protein preparation, enhancing the company's service offerings [4]. Profit Forecast and Valuation - The projected net profits for the company from 2025 to 2027 are 1.729 billion RMB, 2.105 billion RMB, and 2.529 billion RMB respectively, with slight upward adjustments from previous estimates [5]. - The company is assigned a PE ratio of 37x for A shares and 26x for H shares in 2026, with target prices set at 43.81 RMB and 33.69 HKD respectively [5].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Strong Buy" investment rating for the company [3][7]. Core Views - The company has shown consistent growth in laboratory services over the past five quarters, with a significant increase in new orders, particularly in the CMC segment, indicating a positive outlook for revenue growth [7]. - The company expects a revenue growth of 10-15% for the full year 2025, supported by strong order trends and the gradual realization of CMC business [7]. - The financial projections for 2025-2027 indicate a steady increase in revenue and net profit, with expected revenues of 137 billion, 155 billion, and 179 billion respectively, and net profits of 19 billion, 22 billion, and 26 billion [7][10]. Financial Data and Valuation - For 2025, the company is projected to achieve total revenue of 137.46 billion, with a year-on-year growth of 12% [2]. - The adjusted net profit for 2025 is estimated at 18.56 billion, reflecting a 16% increase compared to the previous year [2][10]. - The earnings per share (EPS) for 2025 is projected to be 1.07, with a price-to-earnings (PE) ratio of 20.5 [2][11]. Revenue Breakdown - Laboratory services revenue for Q1 2025 reached 18.6 billion, showing a year-on-year growth of 15.7% [7]. - The CMC segment generated 6.9 billion in revenue for Q1 2025, with a year-on-year increase of 19.1% [7]. - Clinical research services reported revenue of 4.5 billion in Q1 2025, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 14.2% [7]. Shareholder Information - The total market capitalization of the company is approximately 41.4 billion, with a circulating market value of 33 billion [3]. - The major shareholder holds a 14.07% stake in the company [3]. Financial Ratios - The company’s return on equity (ROE) stands at 13.3%, with a debt-to-asset ratio of 39.8% [3][11]. - The projected net profit margin for 2025 is 13.8%, indicating a stable profitability outlook [11].