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18 June 2013
Asia Pacific/China
Equity Research
Biotechnology / Medical Supplies & Devices
Bloomage BioTechnology
Corporation Limited (0963.HK / 963 HK)
INITIATION
Deep profit on skin deep beauty
■ Initiate coverage with OUTPERFORM. We initiative coverage on
Bloomage with an OUTPERFORM rating and a HK$15.30 target price, with
56% potential upside. Bloomage is the world’s largest hyaluronic acid (HA)
raw material supplier and has successfully entered the lucrative cosmetic
surgery sector. It launched China’s first home-made cosmetic HA dermal
filler (brand name: BioHyalux) in 2012, and the China HA dermal filler market
is expected to see a 35+% CAGR through 2016E with limited local
competition in the near term, due to high technological entry barriers.
■ Deep profit on skin deep beauty. (1) Bloomage’s BioHyalux has 90%+
gross margin and should continue to gain market share (2012: ~1%, 2016E:
~17%) from imported fillers in China with a 73% revenue CAGR in 2013-15E.
(2) Credit Suisse’s proprietary survey in 1Q13 indicates BioHyalux has
penetrated into hospitals rapidly—49% of the total 339 hospitals interviewed.
(3) We see additional earnings upside in Bloomage’s expanding HA end-
product offerings, including more HA dermal filler with pain relief, skin care
and joint lubricant, etc. (4) The HA raw material business is a cash cow, in
our view. As the lowest-cost supplier, Bloomage should retain its 50%+
share in the China HA raw material market despite the growth deceleration.
■ Catalysts: (1) 1H13 results which will provide more visibility about the firm’s
ability to execute its end product business plan; and (2) more HA end-
product launches in 2H13 should provide additional earnings upside.
■ Attractive valuation. Bloomage is trading at 11.4x 2014E EPS, or 0.23
PEG, significantly below the peers’ average of 1.2-1.6x. Our HK$15.30
target price implies 18x 2014E EPS and PEG of 0.36 (2013-15E EPS CAGR
50%). Major risks include loss of key personnel and intensifying competition.
Share price performance
The price relative chart measures performance against the
HANG SENG INDEX which closed at 21225.9 on 17/06/13
On 17/06/13 the spot exchange rate was HK$7.76/US$1
Performance Over 1M 3M 12M
Absolute (%) 12.2 49.5 302.6
Relative (%) 20.3 53.2 292.3
Financial and valuation metrics
Year 12/12A 12/13E 12/14E 12/15E
Revenue (Rmb mn) 275.0 423.6 608.1 863.3
EBITDA (Rmb mn) 131.7 217.5 323.0 474.8
EBIT (Rmb mn) 120.8 196.2 301.8 455.3
Net profit (Rmb mn) 89.3 149.0 233.5 356.2
EPS (CS adj.) (Rmb) 0.28 0.46 0.68 1.03
Change from previous EPS (%) n.a.
Consensus EPS (Rmb) n.a. 0.44 0.61 0.70
EPS growth (%) 22.2 61.7 47.3 52.6
P/E (x) 27.2 16.8 11.4 7.5
Dividend yield (%) 0.12 0 0 0
EV/EBITDA (x) 18.4 11.1 7.5 5.1
P/B (x) 6.5 4.8 3.5 2.4
ROE (%) 26.8 33.0 36.3 38.0
Net debt/equity (%) — — — —
Source: Company data, Thomson Reuters, Credit Suisse estimates.
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Rating OUTPERFORM*
Price (17 Jun 13, HK$) 9.82
Target price (HK$) 15.30¹
Upside/downside (%) 55.8
Mkt cap (HK$ mn) 3,063.8 (US$ 394.9)
Enterprise value (Rmb mn) 2,418
Number of shares (mn) 312.00
Free float (%) 39.9
52-week price range 10.04 - 2.36
ADTO - 6M (US$ mn) 0.75
*Stock ratings are relative to the coverage universe in each
analyst's or each team's respective sector.
¹Target price is for 12 months.
Research Analysts
Iris Wang
852 2101 7646
iris.wang@credit-suisse.com
Jinsong Du
852 2101 6589
jinsong.du@credit-suisse.com
18 June 2013
Bloomage BioTechnology Corporation Limited (0963.HK / 963 HK) 2
Focus charts
Figure 1: Bloomage has expanded its product line from
HA raw materials to HA end-products, e.g. dermal filler
Figure 2: China HA dermal filler market should see a 35%
CAGR through 2016E
Source: Credit Suisse estimates Source: Credit Suisse estimates
Figure 3: We expect revenue of Bloomage’s HA filler
BioHyalux in China to see a CAGR of 73%
Figure 4: Credit Suisse proprietary survey—BioHyalux
penetrated rapidly, comparable to the two incumbent brands
Source: Credit Suisse estimates Note: Restylane we accounted here includes both the officially
approved Restylane and smuggled Restylane, because interviewees
were unable to distinguish the two. Source: Credit Suisse estimates
Figure 5: HA raw material business: A cash cow Figure 6: Bloomage is trading at a discount of peers’
valuations in terms of PEG
Note: 2012 data not included due to ~15 mn operating expenses
reported for BioHyalux in the year. Source: Company data
Source: Credit Suisse estimates; Bloomberg
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Bloomage BioTechnology Corporation Limited (0963.HK / 963 HK) 3
Profits on skin deep beauty
We initiate coverage on Bloomage with an OUTPERFORM rating and a HK$15.30 target
price, with 56% potential upside. Bloomage is the world’s largest HA (hyaluronic acid) raw
material supplier and has successfully entered the lucrative cosmetic surgery sector. It
launched China’s first home-made cosmetic HA dermal filler (BioHyalux) in 2012 with
more HA end-products in the pipeline.
The lucrative cosmetic HA dermal filler market
Dermal fillers for cosmetic surgery revitalise and add volume to the skin, instantly
diminishing the appearance of lines and wrinkles and giving a natural softer look. HA is the
most popular dermal filler in the US (72% share in all the dermal fillers treated in 2012) for
its safety and long-lasting results. We believe the China HA dermal filler market will see a
CAGR of 35+% till 2016E driven by rising disposable income, lifestyle changes and
increasing awareness of cosmetic surgery.
Bloomage well poised to gain market share
We expect the local competition to be limited in the near term due to the high entry
barriers in technology, regulation and distribution channels. Backed by its proprietary
know-how in HA preparation and stabilisation, Bloomage’s BioHyalux is the only domestic
branded HA dermal filler approved in China and should keep its leadership position as the
No.1 domestic brand, given: (1) its superior product quality and cosmetic effect versus
those of potential new domestic new entrants; and (2) its franchise built in the distribution
channel network with the first-mover advantage.
BioHyalux should continue to gain market share (2012: ~1%, 2016E: ~17%) from the
imported fillers in China for its better cost performance value, and have a 73% revenue
CAGR in 2013-15E. Credit Suisse’s proprietary survey in 1Q13 indicates that BioHyalux
has penetrated into hospitals rapidly since its launch in 2012 July—49% of the total 339
hospitals interviewed, comparable to that of the two incumbent brands which were
launched earlier than BioHyalux—83% of Restylane (launched in 2008 December) and
51% of EME (2009 October).
Bloomage also endeavours to expand its HA end-product offerings and achieve operating
leverage in manufacturing and distribution. Its product pipeline includes HA dermal fillers
of various molecule weights with pain relief, skin care, joint lubricant, etc. We believe new
product launches will provide additional earnings upside.
Raw material, the cash cow
As the lowest-cost supplier, Bloomage should retain its 50%+ share in the China HA raw
material market in the near to medium term. It has strategically shifted its product mix to
the less-competitive and higher-margin medical-grade HA raw materials to mitigate the
margin pressure. Although its EBIT growth has decelerated to mid-teens due to
intensifying competition, it generated decent cash to finance the HA end-product business.
Attractive valuation
Bloomage is trading at 11.4x 2014E EPS, or 0.23 PEG, significantly below the peers’
average of 1.2-1.6x. Our HK$15.30 target price implies 18x 2014E EPS and PEG of 0.36
(2013-15E EPS CAGR 50%). There are two near-term catalysts: 1) 1H13 results which will
provide more visibility about the firm’s ability to execute its end product business plan; 2)
more HA end-product launches in 2H13 should provide additional earnings upside. Major
risks include loss of key personnel and intensifying competition.
As the world’s largest HA
raw material supplier,
Bloomage has entered the
HA dermal filler market
China HA dermal filler
market will see a CAGR of
35+% till 2016E
Limited local competition in
the near term
Bloomage’s HA filler
BioHyalux will have a 73%
revenue CAGR in 2013-15E
BioHyalux has penetrated
into hospitals rapidly since
its launch
Bloomage’s HA raw material
business is a cash cow
Our HK$15.30 target price
implies 18x 2014E EPS and
PEG of 0.36
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Bloomage BioTechnology Corporation Limited (0963.HK / 963 HK) 4
Bloomage BioTechnology Corporation Limited 0963.HK / 963 HK
Price (17 Jun 13): HK$9.82, Rating: OUTPERFORM, Target Price: HK$15.30, Analyst: Iris Wang
Target price scenario
Scenario TP %Up/Dwn Assumptions
Upside 20.00 103.67 Strong hospital coverage of BioHyalux
Central Case 15.30 55.80
BioHyalux continues to gain market share;
Raw material business has minor margin
erosion
Downside 13.00 32.38
Unexpected price war initiated by local
competitors
Key earnings drivers 12/12A 12/13E 12/14E 12/15E
HA filler sales growth — 10.3 0.9 0.8
HA filler market share 0.01 0.10 0.14 0.19
Raw material sales growth 0.29 0.22 0.21 0.19
Raw material grs margin 0.72 0.67 0.64 0.60
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Income statement (Rmb mn) 12/12A 12/13E 12/14E 12/15E
Sales revenue 275.0 423.6 608.1 863.3
Cost of goods sold 84.3 110.8 156.0 226.0
SG&A 77.3 124.6 158.3 190.0
Other operating exp./(inc.) (18.3) (29.3) (29.2) (27.5)
EBITDA 131.7 217.5 323.0 474.8
Depreciation & amortisation 10.8 21.3 21.2 19.5
EBIT 120.8 196.2 301.8 455.3
Net interest expense/(inc.) — — — —
Non-operating inc./(exp.) — — — —
Associates/JV — — — —
Recurring PBT 120.8 196.2 301.8 455.3
Exceptionals/extraordinaries — — — —
Taxes 22.5 37.2 58.4 89.1
Profit after tax 98.3 159.0 243.5 366.2
Other after tax income — — — —
Minority interests (0.000) (0.000) (0.000) (0.000)
Preferred dividends 9.1 10.0 10.0 10.0
Reported net profit 89.3 149.0 233.5 356.2
Analyst adjustments — — — —
Net profit (Credit Suisse) 89.3 149.0 233.5 356.2
Cash flow (Rmb mn) 12/12A 12/13E 12/14E 12/15E
EBIT 120.8 196.2 301.8 455.3
Net interest — — — —
Tax paid — — — —
Working capital (24.8) (37.3) (43.6) (51.7)
Other cash & non-cash items (12.5) (13.1) (33.1) (63.6)
Operating cash flow 83.6 145.9 225.1 339.9
Capex (98.4) (100.0) (20.0) —
Free cash flow to the firm (14.8) 45.9 205.1 339.9
Disposals of fixed assets — — — —
Acquisitions — — — —
Divestments — — — —
Associate investments — — — —
Other investment/(outflows) (41.8) 45.0 — —
Investing cash flow (140.3) (55.0) (20.0) —
Equity raised — — — —
Dividends paid (2.8) — — —
Net borrowings — — — —
Other financing cash flow (8.2) (10.0) (10.0) (10.0)
Financing cash flow (11.0) (10.0) (10.0) (10.0)
Total cash flow (67.7) 80.9 195.1 329.9
Adjustments — — — —
Net change in cash (67.7) 80.9 195.1 329.9
Balance sheet (Rmb mn) 12/12A 12/13E 12/14E 12/15E
Cash & cash equivalents — — — —
Current receivables 60.5 102.0 147.9 206.8
Inventories 32.7 49.2 66.2 101.0
Other current assets 166.1 201.9 397.1 727.0
Current assets 259 353 611 1,035
Property, plant & equip. 151.0 230.3 229.6 210.7
Investments — — — —
Intangibles 0.86 0.78 0.70 0.63
Other non-current assets 63.1 62.6 62.2 61.8
Total assets 474 647 904 1,308
Accounts payable 35.8 55.3 73.0 112.8
Short-term debt — — — —
Current provisions — — — —
Other current liabilities 12.9 15.3 18.8 23.8
Current liabilities 48.7 70.6 91.7 136.7
Long-term debt — — — —
Non-current provisions — — — —
Other non-current liab. 48.6 50.3 52.5 55.6
Total liabilities 97.3 120.9 144.3 192.3
Shareholders' equity 377 526 759 1,116
Minority interests 0.08 0.07 0.07 0.07
Total liabilities & equity 474 647 904 1,308
Per share data 12/12A 12/13E 12/14E 12/15E
Shares (wtd avg.) (mn) 313.8 323.8 344.4 344.4
EPS (Credit Suisse)
(Rmb)
0.28 0.46 0.68 1.03
DPS (Rmb) 0.010 — — —
BVPS (Rmb) 1.20 1.62 2.20 3.24
Operating CFPS (Rmb) 0.24 0.42 0.62 0.96
Key ratios and
valuation
12/12A 12/13E 12/14E 12/15E
Growth(%)
Sales revenue 33.4 54.1 43.6 42.0
EBIT 14.1 62.4 53.8 50.8
Net profit 22.9 66.9 56.7 52.6
EPS 22.2 61.7 47.3 52.6
Margins (%)
EBITDA 47.9 51.3 53.1 55.0
EBIT 44.0 46.3 49.6 52.7
Pre-tax profit 44.0 46.3 49.6 52.7
Net profit 32.5 35.2 38.4 41.3
Valuation metrics (x)
P/E 27.2 16.8 11.4 7.5
P/B 6.45 4.77 3.52 2.39
Dividend yield (%) 0.12 — — —
P/CF 32.6 18.5 12.4 8.1
EV/sales 8.79 5.71 3.98 2.80
EV/EBITDA 18.4 11.1 7.5 5.1
EV/EBIT 20.0 12.3 8.0 5.3
ROE analysis (%)
ROE 26.8 33.0 36.3 38.0
ROIC 29.5 35.2 37.9 39.1
Asset turnover (x) 0.58 0.65 0.67 0.66
Interest burden (x) 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Tax burden (x) 0.81 0.81 0.81 0.80
Financial leverage (x) 1.26 1.23 1.19 1.17
Credit ratios
Net debt/equity (%) — — — —
Net debt/EBITDA (x) — — — —
Interest cover (x) — — — —
Source: Company data, Thomson Reuters, Credit Suisse estimates.
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The lucrative cosmetic HA dermal
filler market
Bloomage BioTechnology engages in R&D, production and sale of a diversified portfolio of
hyaluronic acid (HA) products. It is the largest HA raw material producer in the world and
has successfully entered the lucrative cosmetic surgery sector. It launched China’s first
home-made cosmetic HA dermal filler (BioHyalux) in 2012, and has other HA end-
products in its product pipeline.
Figure 7: Bloomage has expanded its product line from HA raw materials to HA end-
products, e.g. dermal filler
Source: Company data, Credit Suisse estimates
Hyaluronic acid (also called Hyaluronan or Hyaluronate or HA) is a naturally occurring
substance found in many parts of the human body and animals, and is typically found in
the joints, eyes, skin, rooster combs, etc. It is a water-binding molecule—a gram of HA can
bind up to 2-6 litres of water and well used in healthcare products.
Figure 8: Wide application of HA
Source: Company data
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HA dermal filler
HA is a naturally occurring
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in healthcare products
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Benefits of HA cosmetic dermal filler
Cosmetic HA dermal filler treatment can be applied on the full face, and the most common
areas treated include nose to mouth lines (the nasolabial folds), between the eyebrows
(the glabella lines), lips (adding volume and shape) and cheeks.
Safe and natural
HA dermal filler resembles the body’s own HA, which reduces the risk of allergic reaction.
It has been used in over 10 mn treatments worldwide over the past 12 years, and is the
most scientifically documented HA-based dermal filler in the world with comprehensive
studies that support its safety and efficacy.
Instant results
By boosting the skin’s supply of HA, dermal fillers revitalise and add volume to the skin,
instantly diminishing the appearance of lines and wrinkles, and giving a natural softer look.
Long lasting cosmetic effect
The cosmetic effects of HA dermal filler treatment is as long as 6-12 months, but not
permanent. After the initial treatment, follow-up sessions are normally recommended
around every 6-12 months depending on the individual and treatment.
Figure 9: An example of cosmetic HA dermal filler treatment, before and after
Source: Restylane company website
Figure 10: Treatment sites on the full face
Source: Restylane company website
Safety, instant results and
long-lasting effect are the
major benefits of HA dermal
filler
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HA is the most popular cosmetic dermal filler
Restylane
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was the first HA dermal filler approved by the FDA in 2003 and it was a
breakthrough in augmentation treatment. In recent years, there have been additional
innovations in dermal filling technology which stimulates a biological response to the
injected products, leading to a longer duration of effect; however, HA remains the mostly
used dermal filler in the world.
In 2012 among all the dermal filler treatments in the US, 72% was HA, while other fillers
such as calcium hydroxyapatite, polylacitc acid, collagen and fat in total accounted for the
rest. Since 2004, the second year after the first HA dermal filler was launched, the number
of HA filling treatments have seen a 9.4% CAGR. In 2012 ~1.8 mn HA filling treatments
were done, or in every 1,000 Americans, around six received HA filling treatment.
Figure 11: HA is the most popular dermal filler treatment
in the US…
Figure 12: …and the No. of HA filling treatments has seen
a CAGR of 9.4% over the past eight years
Source: American Society of Plastic Surgeons statistics report Source: American Society of Plastic Surgeons statistics report; Credit
Suisse estimates
Rapid growth of the China HA dermal filler market
In the US, it is estimated that on average approximately three syringes are received in
each cosmetic HA dermal filler treatment. This is equivalent to approximately 18 syringes
received per 1,000 persons in 2012. However, during the same period, only approximately
0.6 syringes were received per 1,000 persons in Chin