Hengrui's Deal With Bristol Myers Squibb Should Ease Concerns Over Dealmaking Slowdown -- Market Talk

Dow Jones05-12 15:12

0712 GMT - The strategic partnership and licensing deals between Hengrui Pharmaceuticals and BRistol Myers Squibb should help ease investor concerns over any slowdown in Hengrui's dealmaking activity, Nomura China healthcare analyst Jialin Zhang says in a note. Zhang adds that seven months have passed since Hengrui last announced a collaboration agreement, a gap that explains the recent weakness in its share price. However, the BMS deal reaffirms its capabilities and serves as a proxy for China's biopharma innovation out-licensing, he says. "We also believe the company set a good example regarding maintaining confidentiality about this deal until it was officially disclosed," he adds. Nomura maintains a buy rating and a target price of HK$87.49 on Hengrui's Hong Kong-listed stock. The H-shares are last at HK$68.80. (jason.chau@wsj.com)

 

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