Core Viewpoint - The demand for experimental monkeys in the biopharmaceutical industry is surging, leading to a significant supply shortage and price increase, which is reshaping the industry landscape [1][4][12]. Group 1: Demand and Supply Dynamics - The need for experimental monkeys is critical in preclinical drug evaluation, with over 70% of large molecule drugs relying on them, and an average of 60 monkeys required for preclinical toxicology studies [5][10]. - The supply of experimental monkeys is constrained due to their long breeding cycle, with a single monkey taking 6-7 years to reach maturity, and limited reproductive capacity, resulting in a rigid supply that cannot quickly adjust to rising demand [10][12]. - The price of experimental monkeys has escalated from approximately 80,000 yuan to 150,000 yuan per monkey, reflecting the severe supply constraints and high demand [11]. Group 2: Company Performance and Market Position - Companies with sufficient experimental monkey resources, such as Zhaoyan New Drug (603127.SH), have reported significant profit increases, with net profits rising by 214% to 371% despite a 13.9% decline in revenue [2][4]. - Zhaoyan New Drug attributes its performance improvement to the rising market prices of biological assets, particularly experimental monkeys, which have become a core asset for the company [2][4]. Group 3: Industry Trends and Future Outlook - The biopharmaceutical industry is experiencing a transformation driven by the increasing demand for experimental monkeys, with a projected annual shortfall of about 10,000 monkeys from 2025 to 2027 [14]. - Major Contract Research Organizations (CROs) are aggressively acquiring and breeding experimental monkeys, with leading firms like WuXi AppTec and Kanglong Chemical significantly increasing their holdings, which now account for over half of the industry total [14]. - Regulatory changes aimed at reducing animal testing are emerging, with initiatives from the FDA and Chinese authorities promoting alternatives to animal models, although these changes are expected to have a long transition period and will not immediately impact the demand for experimental monkeys [15][16].

股份發行人及根據《上市規則》第十九B章上市的香港預託證券發行人的證券變動月報表 截至月份: 2026年1月31日 狀態: 新提交 第 1 頁 共 11 頁 v 1.2.0 致：香港交易及結算所有限公司 公司名稱: 北京昭衍新藥研究中心股份有限公司 呈交日期: 2026年2月3日 I. 法定/註冊股本變動 | 1. 股份分類 | 普通股 | 股份類別 | H | | 於香港聯交所上市 (註1) | | 是 | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 證券代號 (如上市) | 06127 | 說明 | | | | | | | | | | 法定/註冊股份數目 | | | 面值 | | 法定/註冊股本 | | | 上月底結存 | | | 118,995,206 | RMB | | 1 RMB | | 118,995,206 | | 增加 / 減少 (-) | | | 0 | | | RMB | | 0 | | 本月底結存 | | | 118,995,206 | RMB | | 1 RMB | | 118,995,206 | | 2. 股份 ...

Market Performance - The medical services sector increased by 2.52% on February 3, with Norsig leading the gains [1] - The Shanghai Composite Index closed at 4067.74, up by 1.29%, while the Shenzhen Component Index closed at 14127.1, up by 2.19% [1] Top Gainers in Medical Services - Norsig (301333) closed at 78.98, up by 8.76% with a trading volume of 43,200 shares and a transaction value of 332 million [1] - Yinos (688710) closed at 61.07, up by 7.52% with a trading volume of 17,400 shares and a transaction value of 10.4 million [1] - Dean Diagnostics (300244) closed at 24.73, up by 6.69% with a trading volume of 447,200 shares and a transaction value of 1.084 billion [1] Market Capital Flow - The medical services sector saw a net inflow of 506 million from institutional investors, while retail investors experienced a net outflow of 4.12 billion [2][3] - The top stocks with significant institutional inflows included Tiger Medical (300347) with 103 million and Meinian Health (002044) with 86 million [3] Stock Performance Overview - The stock performance of various companies in the medical services sector showed a mix of gains and losses, with notable declines in stocks like Haocen Medical (002622) down by 1.97% [2] - The trading volume and transaction values varied significantly across different companies, indicating diverse investor interest [2]

股份發行人及根據《上市規則》第十九B章上市的香港預託證券發行人的證券變動月報表 截至月份: 2026年1月31日 狀態: 新提交 致：香港交易及結算所有限公司 公司名稱: 北京昭衍新藥研究中心股份有限公司 呈交日期: 2026年2月3日 I. 法定/註冊股本變動 | 1. 股份分類 | 普通股 | 股份類別 | H | | 於香港聯交所上市 (註1) | | 是 | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 證券代號 (如上市) | 06127 | 說明 | | | | | | | | | | 法定/註冊股份數目 | | | 面值 | | 法定/註冊股本 | | | 上月底結存 | | | 118,995,206 | RMB | | 1 RMB | | 118,995,206 | | 增加 / 減少 (-) | | | 0 | | | RMB | | 0 | | 本月底結存 | | | 118,995,206 | RMB | | 1 RMB | | 118,995,206 | | 2. 股份分類 | 普通股 | 股份類別 | A | ...

Group 1 - The core point of the news is that Zhaoyan New Drug's stock price increased by 5.08% to 37.68 CNY per share, with a trading volume of 424 million CNY and a turnover rate of 1.81%, resulting in a total market capitalization of 28.235 billion CNY [1] - Zhaoyan New Drug Research Center Co., Ltd. specializes in non-clinical safety evaluation services for drugs, with its main business revenue composition being 95.59% from non-clinical research services, 4.34% from clinical services, and 0.07% from experimental model supply [1] - The company was established on February 25, 1998, and went public on August 25, 2017, located in Beijing Economic and Technological Development Zone [1] Group 2 - Among the top ten circulating shareholders of Zhaoyan New Drug, Huabao Fund's Huabao CSI Medical ETF (512170) reduced its holdings by 2.1693 million shares in the third quarter, now holding 12.4838 million shares, which accounts for 1.67% of the circulating shares [2] - The estimated floating profit from Huabao CSI Medical ETF's investment in Zhaoyan New Drug is approximately 22.7206 million CNY [2] - Huabao CSI Medical ETF was established on May 20, 2019, with a current scale of 25.263 billion CNY, yielding 2.53% this year and 12.04% over the past year [2]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the healthcare industry is "Positive" and maintained [14] Core Insights - The funding levels for Chinese innovative pharmaceutical companies are increasing, leading to a gradual improvement in the research and development (R&D) investment sentiment within the industry. This is expected to usher in a new cycle of prosperity for the innovative drug industry chain [5][12] - The trend of external business development (BD) is likely to benefit the domestic early-stage research industry significantly, as new business models allow early-stage projects to become tradable and monetizable assets, enhancing R&D investment returns [13] Summary by Sections Innovative Chain Development Review - Before 2020, multiple factors converged to initiate a significant rise in China's innovative drug sector, leading to the rapid development of the innovative chain, including CXO and life sciences services [10][30] - From 2020 to the first half of 2022, the global public health crisis accelerated capital inflow into the biopharmaceutical sector, resulting in high demand and a leap in the innovative chain segment, which also triggered a wave of IPOs and substantial supply-side expansion [10][39] - The second half of 2022 to 2024 saw a transition from a heated to a cooling phase, with a significant shift in supply-demand dynamics leading to industry internal competition and pressure on revenues and profit margins [10][54][57] Improvement in R&D Investment Sentiment - Starting from 2025, the R&D investment sentiment in China's innovative drug sector is expected to improve, with companies experiencing increased funding levels. The total amount raised through IPOs and additional offerings in 2025 is projected to reach 201.5 billion yuan, a 145% year-on-year increase [11][62] - The potential milestone payments from external BD are expected to reach 880.5 billion yuan in 2025, marking a 185.9% year-on-year increase, indicating a robust funding environment for innovative drug companies [11] Benefits to Early-stage Research Industry - The new external BD business model enhances the R&D investment return rates for Chinese innovative drug companies, thereby increasing their willingness to invest in R&D [11][13] - The early-stage research industry, including drug discovery CROs and clinical trial services, is expected to benefit significantly from the external BD trend, with leading companies in these segments poised for rapid growth [13]

Group 1 - The core point of the news is that Zhaoyan New Drug's stock price dropped by 5.05% to 36.09 CNY per share, with a trading volume of 569 million CNY and a turnover rate of 2.45%, resulting in a total market capitalization of 27.044 billion CNY [1] - Zhaoyan New Drug Research Center Co., Ltd. specializes in non-clinical safety evaluation services for drugs, with its main business revenue composition being 95.59% from non-clinical research services, 4.34% from clinical services, and 0.07% from experimental model supply [1] - The company was established on February 25, 1998, and was listed on August 25, 2017, located in Beijing Economic and Technological Development Zone [1] Group 2 - Among the top ten circulating shareholders of Zhaoyan New Drug, Huabao Fund's Huabao CSI Medical ETF (512170) reduced its holdings by 2.1693 million shares in the third quarter, now holding 12.4838 million shares, which accounts for 1.67% of the circulating shares [2] - The estimated floating loss for Huabao CSI Medical ETF today is approximately 23.9689 million CNY [2] - The fund was established on May 20, 2019, with a current scale of 25.263 billion CNY, and has achieved a year-to-date return of 4.77% and a one-year return of 14.49% [2]

Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Outperform" rating for the industry [1] Core Insights - The small nucleic acid drug market is experiencing robust growth, transitioning from technology validation to accelerated commercialization, with a global market size increasing from $2.7 billion in 2019 to $4.6 billion in 2023, and projected to reach $45.7 billion by 2033, reflecting a CAGR of 26.08% [2][39] - The small nucleic acid CXO sector is benefiting from technological breakthroughs and commercialization acceleration, establishing a comprehensive CRDMO service system [2] - Key players in the small nucleic acid field include CROs with core technologies and rich project experience, such as Chengdu XianDai and Kanglong Chemical, and CDMOs with leading production capabilities like WuXi AppTec and Kailai Ying [2] Summary by Sections 1. Small Nucleic Acid Drugs - Small nucleic acid drugs encompass various types, including ASO, siRNA, and aptamers, which target gene expression for disease treatment [11][12] - These drugs offer advantages such as shorter development cycles, broad therapeutic areas, sustained efficacy, and higher success rates compared to traditional drugs [15][16] 2. Market Expansion and BD Activity - The small nucleic acid market is expanding, with significant BD transactions occurring, including a $9 billion collaboration between Wobang Pharmaceutical and Novartis, and a $2 billion platform authorization between Rebio and Boehringer Ingelheim [48] - Domestic companies are actively developing drugs targeting hyperlipidemia, hypertension, and hepatitis B, with notable progress in clinical stages [45][47] 3. CXO Empowerment in Small Nucleic Acid R&D - The CXO industry is crucial for supporting the R&D and production of small nucleic acid drugs, with a focus on enhancing delivery technologies and chemical modifications to improve drug stability and efficacy [22][26]

Core Viewpoint - The actual controller of Zhaoyan New Drug, Zhou Zhiwen, has terminated his plan to reduce shareholdings in the company, having sold a total of 14,979,000 shares within a specified period, resulting in significant cash proceeds. Group 1: Shareholding and Reduction Plan - Zhou Zhiwen held 74,725,981 shares before the reduction plan, representing 9.9704% of the total share capital [1] - The reduction plan was first disclosed on December 30, 2025, allowing for a maximum reduction of 14,980,000 shares, which is 20.0466% of his holdings and 1.99873% of the total share capital [1] - The actual reduction occurred from January 22 to January 28, 2026, with a total of 14,979,000 shares sold [2] Group 2: Financial Details of the Reduction - The shares were sold at a price range of 34.78 to 42.19 yuan per share, resulting in total proceeds of 567,606,657.9 yuan [1][2] - The reduction was completed with only 1,000 shares remaining unsold, achieving a reduction ratio of 1.99894% [2] - Following the reduction, Zhou Zhiwen's remaining shareholding is 59,746,981 shares, which is 7.9732% of the total share capital [2] Group 3: Historical Context - Since November 5, 2020, Zhou Zhiwen has cumulatively reduced his holdings by 14,113,200 shares, realizing approximately 915 million yuan in cash [2] - The actual controllers of Zhaoyan New Drug are identified as Feng Yuxia and Zhou Zhiwen, a couple [3]

Core Viewpoint - The actual controller of Zhaoyan New Drug (06127), Zhou Zhiwen, announced a share reduction plan, intending to reduce his holdings by up to 14.98 million shares, which represents 20.0466% of his total shares and 1.99873% of the company's total share capital [1] Summary by Sections - **Share Reduction Plan**: Zhou Zhiwen disclosed a plan to reduce his holdings by a maximum of 14.98 million shares through centralized bidding or block trading on the Shanghai Stock Exchange within three months after the announcement [1] - **Execution of the Plan**: As of January 29, 2026, Zhou Zhiwen had reduced his holdings by 14.979 million shares using block trading and centralized bidding methods, and he decided to terminate the reduction plan ahead of schedule [1]