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HENLIUS

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🇨🇳China
Ownership
Public, Subsidiary
Established
2010-02-24
Employees
3.5K
Market Cap
-
Website
http://www.henlius.com
Introduction

Fuhong Hanlin (2696.HK) is an international innovative biopharmaceutical company committed to providing high-quality and affordable innovative biopharmaceuticals to patients around the world. Its products cover the fields of tumors, autoimmune diseases, eye diseases, etc. Since its establishment in 2010, Fuhong Hanlin has built an integrated biopharmaceutical platform, and its independent core capabilities of efficiency and innovation span the entire R&D, production and commercial operation industry chain. The company has R&D centers in Shanghai, China and California, where production and quality control are carried out in accordance with international GMP standards. The production base in Xuhui, Shanghai has obtained GMP certification from China and the European Union.

Under the company's mission and vision, Fuhong Hanlin brought together a group of outstanding experts with rich industry experience in drug research and development, clinical, production, commercialization, pharmaceutical administration affairs, CMC, quality and compliance for leading multinational pharmaceutical companies.

In 2016, Fu Hong Han Lin built a biopharmaceutical production base with disposable bioreactors and other equipment as the core technology in the Caohejing New Technology Development Zone in Shanghai. Currently, the quality management system supporting the base has passed a number of on-site inspections or audits carried out by the China Drug Administration, the European Medicines Administration, the EU Quality Authorized Person (QP) and international business partners, and has obtained Chinese and EU GMP certifications. In order to further improve the production capacity plan, Fuhong Hanlin also invested in the establishment of a biomedical industrialization base in the Songjiang district of Shanghai. Among them, the Songjiang base (1) plans to build a production capacity of 24,000L and has now begun GMP production of clinical samples; the Songjiang base (2) covers an area of about 200 acres. After completion, it will become a large-scale biomedical production base in China, which can meet the simultaneous production of more than 20 products after being fully put into operation. The base was designed in strict accordance with international GMP standards, making full use of new international technologies such as single-use production technology and continuous flow production technology. The structural capping of the main production building has now been completed.

Fuhong Hanlin has prospectively laid out a diversified, high-quality product pipeline, covering more than 20 innovative monoclonal antibodies, and comprehensively promoting tumor immunotherapy based on its own anti-PD-1 monoclonal antibody HLX10. Up to now, the company has successfully launched 3 products — the first domestically produced biosimilar drug Hanlikon (rituximab); the first Chinese and European batch of domestic single-antibiotic analogue Hantriumab (trastuzumab, EU trade name: Zercepac); and the company's first autoimmune disease treatment product, Handazumab (adalimumab). Among them, Han Quyou pioneered the participation of Chinese pharmaceutical companies in the single-antibiotic “World Cup” competition, which is expected to bring more treatment options to patients with HER2-positive breast cancer and stomach cancer around the world. In addition, the marketing registration applications for HLX04 bevacizumab and HLX01 rituximab for new indications for rheumatoid arthritis are being reviewed. The company is also simultaneously conducting more than 20 clinical trials on 10 products and 8 combination treatment plans worldwide, covering all mainstream European and American biopharmaceutical markets and markets in many emerging countries.

Biocon Reports 15% Revenue Growth in Q4FY25, Launches Fifth Biosimilar in U.S. Market

• Biocon Group reported strong Q4FY25 performance with revenue reaching Rs 4,454 crore, up 15% year-on-year, driven by significant market share gains in biosimilars and new product launches. • The company launched Yesintek™ (ustekinumab-kfce), its fifth biosimilar in the U.S. market, which is witnessing strong physician adoption and broad formulary coverage with potential to benefit 100 million lives. • Four of Biocon's biosimilars have each recorded sales of USD 200 million in FY25, with the company's biosimilars business growing 15% for the full year and serving over 5.8 million patients globally.

Henlius and Sandoz Partner on Ipilimumab Biosimilar in $301 Million Deal to Expand Global Access

• Henlius has granted Sandoz exclusive commercialization rights for its ipilimumab biosimilar HLX13 across major markets including North America, Europe, Japan, and Australia. • The agreement includes a $31 million upfront payment to Henlius, with potential milestone payments bringing the total deal value to $301 million. • This strategic partnership aims to accelerate patient access to an important immuno-oncology therapy, leveraging Sandoz's global leadership in biosimilars and Henlius's development and manufacturing capabilities.

FDA Grants Orphan Drug Designation to HLX22 for Gastric Cancer Treatment

• The FDA has granted orphan drug designation to HLX22, a novel anti-HER2 monoclonal antibody that targets HER2 extracellular subdomain IV, for the treatment of gastric cancer. • In phase 2 clinical trials, HLX22 combined with trastuzumab biosimilar and chemotherapy demonstrated significantly improved progression-free survival compared to placebo, with median PFS not yet reached versus 8.3 months. • A global phase 3 trial (HLX22-GC-301) is currently underway across the US, China, Japan, and Australia, evaluating HLX22 in combination with trastuzumab and chemotherapy for HER2-positive metastatic gastric cancer.

FDA Approves Samsung Bioepis' Denosumab Biosimilars for Bone Health Conditions

• Samsung Bioepis receives FDA approval for OSPOMYV and XBRYK, biosimilar versions of denosumab (Prolia and Xgeva), expanding treatment options for bone health conditions. • The biosimilars demonstrate comparable efficacy and safety profiles to the reference products, potentially offering more cost-effective alternatives for patients requiring denosumab therapy. • These approvals mark a significant advancement in expanding access to critical bone health treatments while potentially reducing healthcare costs.

Henlius' Serplulimab Makes History as First PD-1 Inhibitor Approved in EU for Small Cell Lung Cancer

• Shanghai Henlius Biotech's serplulimab (Hetronifly) receives European Commission approval as the first anti-PD-1 antibody for extensive-stage small cell lung cancer treatment. • The approval is based on the ASTRUM-005 trial involving 585 patients across multiple countries, demonstrating significant efficacy in combination with carboplatin and etoposide. • The drug has already benefited over 90,000 patients across China, Europe, and Southeast Asia, with Henlius maintaining 48,000-liter manufacturing capacity to ensure consistent global supply.

FDA Reviews Pertuzumab Biosimilar HLX11 for HER2-Positive Breast Cancer Treatment

• Shanghai Henlius Biotech's pertuzumab biosimilar HLX11 has received FDA acceptance of its Biologics License Application for HER2-positive breast cancer treatment, supported by comprehensive clinical trials. • Phase 1 study demonstrated comparable pharmacokinetics, safety, and immunogenicity between HLX11 and reference pertuzumab across US, EU, and Chinese versions of the drug. • Phase 3 trial successfully met its primary endpoint of total pathological complete response in HER2-positive, hormone receptor-negative early or locally advanced breast cancer patients.

Henlius to Present Latest Clinical Data of HLX10 and HLX22 at 2025 ASCO GI

Shanghai Henlius Biotech, Inc. will showcase the latest clinical data of its anti-PD-1 monoclonal antibody HANSIZHUANG (serplulimab) and innovative anti-HER2 monoclonal antibody HLX22 at the 2025 ASCO Gastrointestinal Cancers Symposium. The presentations will cover updated efficacy and safety profiles of these treatments in various gastrointestinal and lung cancer indications.

Essex Bio-Technology Completes Phase 3 Study for Wet-AMD Treatment

Essex Bio-Technology Limited has successfully completed the final patient visit in an international multi-centre phase 3 clinical study for HLX04-O, a bio-pharmaceutical aimed at treating wet-AMD. This study compares HLX04-O's efficacy and safety with ranibizumab, addressing a significant gap in the Chinese market.

Sermonix and Henlius Initiate Phase 3 ELAINE-3 Trial in China for Lasofoxifene Plus Abemaciclib in Advanced Breast Cancer

• Sermonix and Henlius have dosed the first Chinese patient in the Phase 3 ELAINE-3 trial, evaluating lasofoxifene plus abemaciclib. • The ELAINE-3 trial (NCT05696626) assesses the efficacy of oral lasofoxifene combined with abemaciclib versus fulvestrant plus abemaciclib. • This global study includes pre- and post-menopausal women with locally advanced or metastatic ER+/HER2- breast cancer harboring ESR1 mutations. • Lasofoxifene's potential to improve outcomes in patients with endocrine resistance due to ESR1 mutations is being explored in this trial.

FDA Accepts Henlius' BLA for Denosumab Biosimilar HLX14 in Collaboration with Organon

• The FDA has accepted Shanghai Henlius Biotech's BLA for HLX14, a biosimilar candidate for denosumab (PROLIA/XGEVA), used in osteoporosis treatment. • The BLA is supported by comparative quality analytical studies and Phase 1 and Phase 3 clinical trials demonstrating HLX14's pharmacokinetic similarity and efficacy. • Organon holds exclusive commercialization rights for HLX14 in the US, EU, and Canada (excluding China) under a licensing and supply agreement with Henlius. • Denosumab is approved for various indications, including osteoporosis in postmenopausal women at high risk of fractures, making HLX14 a potentially valuable biosimilar.

FDA Approves New Dosage of Trastuzumab Biosimilar, First CLDN18.2-Targeted Therapy, and Delays Sotorasib Decision

• The FDA has approved a 420-mg dose of trastuzumab-strf (Hercessi), a biosimilar to trastuzumab, for HER2-overexpressing metastatic breast and gastric cancers. • Zolbetuximab (Vyloy) received FDA approval as the first CLDN18.2-targeted therapy for locally advanced unresectable or metastatic HER2-negative gastric or gastroesophageal junction adenocarcinoma. • The FDA delayed its decision on the sNDA for sotorasib (Lumakras) plus panitumumab (Vectibix) in chemorefractory metastatic colorectal cancer with a KRAS G12C mutation until January 17, 2025.

Henlius and Organon's HLX11 Biosimilar Meets Primary Endpoint in Phase 3 Breast Cancer Trial

• HLX11, a biosimilar of Perjeta® (pertuzumab), met its primary endpoint in a Phase 3 clinical trial for HER2-positive, HR-negative early or locally advanced breast cancer. • The trial compared HLX11 to reference pertuzumab as a neoadjuvant therapy, in combination with trastuzumab and docetaxel. • The study's secondary endpoints, including objective response rate, event-free survival, and safety, are currently being analyzed. • Henlius and Organon are collaborating to commercialize HLX11 globally, excluding China, potentially offering a more accessible treatment option.

CHMP Recommends Approval of Henlius and Intas' Serplulimab for ES-SCLC in Europe

• The CHMP has issued a positive opinion for serplulimab (HETRONIFLY®), recommending its approval in Europe for ES-SCLC treatment. • Serplulimab, developed by Henlius and to be commercialized by Intas, is a recombinant humanized anti-PD-1 monoclonal antibody. • The recommendation is based on the ASTRUM-005 trial, which showed serplulimab plus chemotherapy improved outcomes in ES-SCLC. • If approved, serplulimab will be the first anti-PD-1 monoclonal antibody available in Europe for first-line treatment of ES-SCLC.

Henlius to Present Latest Clinical Data of HLX22 at 2024 ESMO Gastrointestinal Cancers Congress

Henlius is set to share the latest clinical data from its phase 2 study of HLX22, a novel anti-HER2 monoclonal antibody, at the 2024 ESMO Gastrointestinal Cancers Congress. The study, led by Professor Jin Li, explores the combination of HLX22 with HANQUYOU and chemotherapy for treating HER2-positive gastric/gastroesophageal junction cancer, showing promising results in prolonging progression-free survival and enhancing antitumour response.

FDA Approves HERCESSI™ (trastuzumab-strf) as Biosimilar to Herceptin for HER2-Overexpressing Cancers

• Accord BioPharma's HERCESSI™ (trastuzumab-strf), a biosimilar to Herceptin®, has received FDA approval for treating HER2-overexpressing breast and gastric cancers. • The approval was based on comprehensive data demonstrating similarity in efficacy, safety, and quality to Herceptin® (trastuzumab). • HERCESSI™ is indicated for adjuvant treatment of HER2-overexpressing breast cancer and metastatic gastric or gastroesophageal junction adenocarcinoma. • This marks Accord BioPharma's first FDA-approved biosimilar, with plans to introduce additional biosimilars in the U.S. market over the next five years.

Henlius Highlights Positive Clinical Data for HLX22 and Serplulimab in Gastrointestinal Cancers

• Henlius' HLX22, combined with trastuzumab and chemotherapy, shows improved survival and antitumor response in HER2-positive gastric/gastroesophageal junction (G/GEJ) cancer patients. • Serplulimab, plus bevacizumab biosimilar HLX04 and XELOX, significantly prolonged progression-free survival (PFS) in metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC) patients. • The studies presented at the 2024 ASCO Gastrointestinal Cancers Symposium highlight the potential of these novel therapies in addressing unmet needs in GI cancers. • These findings support further investigation of serplulimab plus HLX04 and XELOX as a promising first-line treatment for metastatic CRC.
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