Hutchison China MediTech (Chi-Med) is, in our view, better positioned than many biopharma companies to weather the potential impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Chi-Med’s response to operational challenges posed by restrictions on movement has limited the disruption to its China Commercial business, and recent completion of key China Phase III studies coupled with adjustments to ensure protocol compliance in ongoing trials means China Oncology remains broadly on track. As China was the first country to be materially affected by COVID-19, the experience gained there provides Chi-Med with valuable practical knowledge that can be applied to Global Innovation. While there is less visibility on COVID-19 repercussions for Chi-Med’s US/Europe clinical plans, fortunate phasing of clinical and regulatory activities in China suggests the latter will proceed to plan. Our Chi-Med valuation is £5.08/share or $32.99/ADS.
20 Apr 2020
Weathering the COVID-19 storm
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Weathering the COVID-19 storm
HUTCHMED (China) Limited (HCM:LON) | 267 -2.7 (-0.4%) | Mkt Cap: 2,326m
- Published:
20 Apr 2020 -
Author:
Lala Gregorek -
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Hutchison China MediTech (Chi-Med) is, in our view, better positioned than many biopharma companies to weather the potential impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Chi-Med’s response to operational challenges posed by restrictions on movement has limited the disruption to its China Commercial business, and recent completion of key China Phase III studies coupled with adjustments to ensure protocol compliance in ongoing trials means China Oncology remains broadly on track. As China was the first country to be materially affected by COVID-19, the experience gained there provides Chi-Med with valuable practical knowledge that can be applied to Global Innovation. While there is less visibility on COVID-19 repercussions for Chi-Med’s US/Europe clinical plans, fortunate phasing of clinical and regulatory activities in China suggests the latter will proceed to plan. Our Chi-Med valuation is £5.08/share or $32.99/ADS.