HUTCHMED (China) Ltd (FRA:H7T1)
€ 16.4 -0.7 (-4.09%) Market Cap: 2.80 Bil Enterprise Value: 2.13 Bil PE Ratio: 0 PB Ratio: 4.05 GF Score: 66/100

Half Year 2024 HUTCHMED (China) Ltd Earnings Call Transcript

Jul 31, 2024 / 12:00PM GMT
Release Date Price: €16.5 (-0.60%)

Key Points

Positve
  • HUTCHMED (China) Ltd (HCM) reported a profit of $26 million in the first half of 2024, with oncology consolidated revenue reaching $168 million, on track to meet full-year guidance.
  • The company achieved strong in-market sales of FRUZAQLA in the US, reaching over $130 million, indicating robust early uptake.
  • HUTCHMED (China) Ltd (HCM) maintains a strong cash position of over $800 million, providing financial stability and flexibility for future investments.
  • The company is advancing its global strategy with the launch of fruquintinib worldwide and plans to file for US approval of savolitinib with AstraZeneca later this year.
  • The pipeline continues to grow with six NDAs or supplementary NDAs under review globally, including promising developments in gastric and endometrial cancer treatments.
Negative
  • Despite strong sales in the US, there is no updated sales guidance from Takeda for fruquintinib, creating uncertainty about future revenue expectations.
  • The regulatory approval process for fruquintinib in second-line gastric cancer in China is ongoing, with no clear timeline for approval.
  • R&D expenditures have been reduced due to strategic reorganization, which may impact the pace of development for some early-stage programs.
  • The competitive landscape in China remains fierce, posing challenges for maintaining market leadership and growth.
  • The company has not provided specific guidance on the quarterly sales trajectory for fruquintinib in Europe and Japan, pending reimbursement decisions.
David Ng;China;Ltd;Head;Weiguo Su;China;Ltd;Chief Executive Officer
HUTCHMED;Investor Relations & Capital Strategies;HUTCHMED;Chief Scientific Officer,

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Hello, everyone. Welcome to HUTCHMED 2014 (sic - 2024) interim results presentation. My name is David Ng, Head of HUTCHMED IR. Our results announcement as well as our presentation slides have already been uploaded to our company homepage as well as the Hong Kong Stock Exchange website.

Before we star, just a few quick reminders. (Event Instructions) And finally, please read on page 2 of our presentation slides for the Safe Harbor statement and disclaimer. The performance and results of operation of the HUTCHMED contained within this presentation are historical in nature and past performance is no guarantee of future results.

So with no further delay, let me introduce our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Scientific Officer, Dr. Su, to begin our presentation for day. Dr. Su?

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