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Hutchison China MediTech - Fruquintinib capsules approved in China

Hutchison China MediTech’s (HCM) lead TKI asset, fruquintinib, has received China registration approval from the National Medical Products Administration of China (NMPA) for the treatment of CRC (third line). The approval serves as a major validation of the R&D innovation strategy, which HCM has cultivated over the years. This is the first innovative drug for an oncology indication, discovered and developed in China through a randomized clinical trial, to be unconditionally approved in that country. We expect launch in China by HCM and partner Eli Lilly during Q418. The approval has triggered a $13.6m milestone payment to HCM from Lilly. Our revised valuation is £74/ share.
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Hutchison China Meditech

Hutchison China MediTech is engaged in researching, developing, manufacturing and selling pharmaceuticals and healthcare products. Co. has research and development facilities and manufacturing plants in Shanghai and Guangzhou in the People's Republic of China and sells its products mainly in the PRC and Hong Kong. Co. operates two operating segments. The Innovation Platform focuses on discovering and developing therapeutics in oncology and autoimmune diseases, and the provision of research and development services. The Commercial Platform involves the manufacture, marketing and distribution of prescription and over the counter pharmaceuticals as well as consumer health products.

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Susie Jana

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