Anti-toxin provider Jiangxi Institute joins biopharma IPO rush
The company enjoys a big share of China’s anti-tetanus market but is looking to diversify into antidotes for rabies and snake bites to drive future growth Key Takeaways: The company…
BRIEF: Fosun Pharma raises stake in Henlius
Fosun Pharma (2196.HK) announced on Monday that its wholly owned unit, Fosun Pharma Industrial, acquired 21.03 million unlisted shares of its Henlius (2696.HK) subsidiary for HK$517 million ($66.6 million), or…
Investors cheer Akeso’s revenue milestone, even as it returns to the red
The drugmaker’s shares rallied after the release of its strong annual report, up by a cumulative 18% over the next three trading days Key Takeaways: Akeso’s drug sales rose 25%…
CARsgen seeks cell therapy breakthrough but stays in the red for now
The developer of specialized cancer treatments is shifting from costly personalized therapy to more standardized options, but at the price of short-term financial pain Key Takeaways: The company launched its…
A blockbuster cancer drug? TYK’s claims go under the microscope
The medicines company released scanty but promising results for an experimental drug just as its shares were joining the Hong Kong Stock Connect scheme Key Takeaways: The drug being developed…
No respite for RemeGen as problems and losses pile up
The developer of innovative drugs has sustained a series of blows to its finances, corporate partnerships, management team and star product, leaving investors jittery Key Takeaways: Despite rising revenue, RemeGen…
Earnings blow for CSPC Pharma as the state drives a hard bargain
The generic drugs giant has warned of a 26% slide in annual profits after China’s national healthcare system imposed big price cuts on qualifying medicines Key Takeaways: CSPC Pharma…