Core Viewpoint - The company, Hansoh Pharmaceutical, reported a 14.3% year-on-year revenue growth in the first half of 2025, reaching 7.43 billion yuan, with a net profit attributable to shareholders increasing by 15.0% to 3.14 billion yuan, exceeding expectations due to the strong sales of innovative drugs and BD collaboration income [1] Group 1: Financial Performance - In the first half of 2025, the company's comprehensive gross margin remained stable at 91.1% [1] - The sales expense ratio decreased by 2.0 percentage points to 24.5% year-on-year [1] - R&D expenses increased by 20.4% to 1.44 billion yuan, with the R&D expense ratio rising from 18.4% in the first half of 2024 to 19.4% [1] Group 2: Innovative Drug and Collaboration Revenue - The revenue from innovative drugs and collaboration increased by 22.1% year-on-year to 6.15 billion yuan, contributing 82.7% to total revenue, up from 77.3% in the first half of 2024 [2] - The sales of oncology products reached 4.53 billion yuan, accounting for 61% of total revenue, driven by the sales growth of Ameluz and Huasenxinfu [2] - Two new indications for Ameluz received NMPA approval, which are expected to further boost sales [2] Group 3: Innovation Pipeline - The company has over 40 innovative drugs in development and more than 70 clinical trials ongoing, covering both oncology and non-oncology areas [3] - Eight innovative drugs entered clinical stages for the first time in the first half of 2025, including HS-10561 (BTK inhibitor) and HS-20108 (ADC) [3] - Three new pivotal Phase III clinical trials were initiated, including HS-20093 (B7-H3 ADC for bone and soft tissue sarcoma) [3] Group 4: Licensing Agreements - In June 2025, the company granted global rights (excluding Greater China) for HS-20094 (GLP-1/GIP) to Regeneron, including an upfront payment of 80 million USD and milestone payments totaling 1.93 billion USD [4] - The company previously licensed two ADC drugs to GSK and HS-10535 to MSD [4] - Ongoing clinical trials for HS-20093 and HS-20089 are targeting various cancers, with HS-20094 and HS-10374 also in advanced clinical research stages [4] Group 5: Earnings Forecast and Target Price - The earnings per share forecast for 2025 was raised from 0.73 yuan to 0.88 yuan, with subsequent years also seeing upward adjustments [4] - The target price was increased from 25.1 HKD to 43.8 HKD, indicating a 22% upside potential, while maintaining a buy rating [4]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for Hansoh Pharmaceutical [2][9][16] Core Views - Hansoh Pharmaceutical's 1H25 revenue increased by 14.3% year-on-year to Rmb7.43 billion, with net profit rising by 15.0% to Rmb3.14 billion, exceeding expectations due to strong sales of innovative drugs and BD collaboration revenue [5][12][16] - The company's gross margin remained stable at 91.1%, while the selling expense ratio decreased by 2.0 percentage points to 24.5% [5][12] - R&D expenses grew by 20.4% to Rmb1.44 billion, with the R&D expense ratio increasing to 19.4% from 18.4% in 1H24 [5][12] Revenue and Profitability - Innovative drugs and collaborative products contributed Rmb6.15 billion in revenue, a 22.1% increase year-on-year, accounting for 82.7% of total revenue [6][13] - Oncology product sales reached Rmb4.53 billion, representing 61% of total revenue, driven by the sales ramp-up of Ameile and Hansoh Xinfu [6][13] - The CNS and anti-infective sectors generated Rmb768 million and Rmb735 million in sales, respectively, together accounting for 20% of total revenue [6][13] Future Growth Drivers - The company has over 40 innovative drugs in development and more than 70 ongoing clinical trials across oncology and non-oncology fields [7][14] - Eight innovative drugs entered clinical stages for the first time in 1H25, with three new phase III pivotal registration trials initiated [7][14] - Successful licensing of HS-20094 (GLP-1/GIP) to Regeneron, with significant upfront and milestone payments, indicates strong collaboration potential [8][15] Financial Forecasts - EPS forecasts for 2025, 2026, and 2027 have been raised to Rmb0.88, Rmb0.95, and Rmb1.06, respectively [9][16] - The target price has been adjusted from HK$25.1 to HK$43.8, indicating a 22% upside potential [9][16] - Projected revenue and net profit growth rates for the coming years are 15.13% and 20.13% for 2025, respectively [10][19]

Core Insights - The company reported a total revenue of 12.261 billion yuan for 2024, representing a year-on-year growth of 21.3% [2] - The net profit attributable to shareholders reached 4.372 billion yuan, with a year-on-year increase of 33.4% [2] - The basic earnings per share were 0.74 yuan, also reflecting a growth of 33.3% year-on-year [2] Revenue Breakdown - Sales revenue from innovative drugs and cooperative products amounted to 9.477 billion yuan, accounting for 77.3% of total revenue [2] - The company achieved robust growth in core therapeutic areas including oncology, central nervous system, metabolism, and other diseases [2] Product Performance - The core product, Amelot, has been particularly successful, with three indications approved in China and two renewed for inclusion in the national medical insurance directory [3] - The product Housen Xinfu, a novel second-generation TKI for chronic myeloid leukemia, has also been renewed for inclusion in the national medical insurance directory [3] - The product Xinyue, the first humanized CD19 monoclonal antibody approved for treating AQP4 antibody-positive NMOSD, has been included in the national medical insurance directory [3] R&D Investment - The R&D team consists of over 1,800 researchers across four centers in China and the U.S. [4] - The company submitted 57 formal patent applications in China and 222 overseas, with respective authorizations of 48 and 42 [4] - Over 60 innovative drug clinical trials are ongoing, with eight new candidates entering clinical research during the reporting period [4] Compliance Issues - The company faced significant compliance challenges, including a fine of 2.1 million yuan and the confiscation of illegal gains totaling approximately 25.54 million yuan due to unfair competition [6] - Violations included improper payments to doctors and various fraudulent activities during academic events [6] - The core product Amelot was notably involved in these compliance issues, with projected sales reaching 5 billion yuan in 2024, up from 3.5 billion yuan in 2023 [6] Workforce Challenges - The company has experienced a reduction in workforce, with employee numbers decreasing from 10,523 at the end of 2022 to 8,989 at the end of 2024, a total reduction of 1,534 employees [7] - There are 75 ongoing legal cases involving the company, with 25 related to labor disputes [7]