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RemeGen Co Ltd is a China-based company mainly engaged in the research, development and manufacture of biopharmaceuticals. The company offers Telitacicept (RC18) for use in the treatment of systemic lupus erythematosus an autoimmune disease and Disitamab Vedotin (RC48) for use in the treatment of various cancers. The company's products are mainly used to treat severe diseases such as autoimmune diseases, oncology, and ophthalmology. The company has its operations in China and the USA and derives the majority of its revenue from China.

Shanghai Fosun Pharmaceutical (Group) Co Ltd is engaged in the development, manufacture, and sale of pharmaceutical products and medical equipment, the import and export of medical equipment, and the provision of related and other consulting services and investment management. Its business segments are Pharmaceutical manufacturing, Healthcare Services, Medical devices, and medical diagnosis. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Pharmaceutical manufacturing segment. The company considers mergers and acquisitions as a potential component of its operational growth for expanding its research, development, manufacturing, and marketing capabilities. Its geographic areas are the Chinese mainland, Regions outside the Chinese mainland, and other countries.

Alkermes PLC is a fully integrated biotechnology company that applies its proprietary technologies to research, develop, and commercialize pharmaceutical products designed for unmet medical needs in therapeutic areas. The company utilizes several to develop and commercialize products and, in so doing, access technological, financial, marketing, manufacturing, and other resources. Alkermes either purchases active drug products from third parties or receives them from its third-party licensees to formulate products using its technologies. It operates in U.S., which derives maximum revenue, Ireland and Rest of the world.

Spyre Therapeutics Inc is a clinical-stage biotechnology company pioneering long-acting antibodies and antibody combinations to redefine the standard of care for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and rheumatic diseases. Spyre's pipeline includes extended half-life antibodies targeting α4β7, TL1A, and IL-23 in development as monotherapies and pair-wise combinations. It has a single reportable segment, which is the development of biopharmaceutical products for the treatment of patients with IBD and other immune-mediated disease.

NewMarket Corp is a holding company that, through its subsidiaries, manufactures and sells petroleum additives used in lubricating oils and fuels to enhance performance. The company operates through two segments: petroleum additives, mainly represented by Afton, where lubricant additives improve the efficiency and durability of base fluids and fuel additives help meet fuel specifications and improve fuel performance, and specialty materials, represented by AMPAC and Calca, including the antiknock compounds business of Ethyl, where primary raw materials include electricity, sodium chlorate, ammonia, chlorine, caustic, and hydrochloric acid, with graphite used in electrolytic cells. The company has operations in North America, Latin America, Asia Pacific, and EMEAI regions.

Immunovant Inc is a clinical-stage immunology company dedicated to enabling normal lives for people with autoimmune diseases. Its focus is on developing IMVT-1402, a potential inhibitor of the neonatal fragment crystallizable receptor (FcRn), to address autoimmune diseases driven by high levels of pathogenic immunoglobulin G (IgG) antibodies. FcRn is involved in preventing the degradation of IgG antibodies, and inhibition of FcRn has been shown to reduce levels of total IgG and pathogenic IgG antibodies. The company operates in a single operating segment, which includes all activities related to the research, development and manufacturing of its product candidates.

Ionis Pharmaceuticals is the leading developer of antisense technology to discover and develop novel drugs. Its broad clinical and preclinical pipeline targets a wide variety of diseases, with an emphasis on cardiovascular, metabolic, neurological, and rare diseases. Ionis and Biogen brought Spinraza to market in 2016 as a treatment for spinal muscular atrophy, and Biogen launched ALS drug Qalsody in 2023. Ionis brought two additional drugs to market via its cardiovascular-focused subsidiary Akcea, including ATTR amyloidosis drug Tegsedi (2018) and cardiology drug Waylivra (Europe, 2019). Ionis and AstraZeneca launched polyneuropathy drug Wainua in 2024. Ionis received FDA approval in 2024 for Tryngolza for a rare high-triglyceride syndrome, marking its first independent launch.

Kyowa Kirin Co Ltd is engaged in research, development, manufacturing, sales, import and export of prescription pharmaceuticals. Its products include KHK4083/AMG 451, rocatinlimab; ziftomenib; OTL-203 KK8398, infigratinib; KHK4951, tivozanib; OTL-201; KK4277; KK2260; KK2269; KK2845; and KK8123.

TG Therapeutics Inc is a fully integrated, commercial-stage, biopharmaceutical company focused on the acquisition, development, and commercialization of novel treatments for B-cell diseases. The company has received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for BRIUMVI (ublituximab-xiiy) for the treatment of adult patients with relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis (RMS). In addition, it is developing TG-1701 (BTK inhibitor), Azer-Cel (allogeneic CD19 CAR T), and TG-1801 (anti-CD47/CD19 bispecific mAb) for B-cell disorders, which are under Phase 1 trials. Geographically, the company generates a majority of its revenue selling BRIUMVI in the United States, with the rest coming from sales in other countries.

Praxis Precision Medicines Inc is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company. It is engaged in translating genetic insights into the development of therapies for patients affected by central nervous system disorders characterized by a neuronal excitation-inhibition imbalance. The company applies genetic insights to the discovery and development of therapies for neurological disorders through two proprietary platforms: Cerebrum and Solidus. It has established a diversified, multimodal CNS portfolio with four clinical-stage product candidates across movement disorders and epilepsy, which include Ulixacaltamide, Relutrigine, Vormatrigine, and Elsunersen. The firm operates in only one segment and is focused on discovering and developing therapies for CNS disorders.

Chemical Works of Gedeon Richter PLC is a pharmaceutical company. The company focuses on the development and manufacture of gynaecological, cardiovascular, and central nervous system products. It manufactures medicines including original, generic and licensed products for treatment in the therapeutic area. The group is active in two business segments namely, the Pharma segment comprising Women’s Healthcare, Neuropsychiatry, Biotechnology, General Medicine, and Other pharma; and the Others segment includes the remaining wholesale and retail business of the Group and all other activities. The company operates internationally.

Ono Pharmaceutical Co Ltd is a drug manufacturer with a focus on drug discovery in areas of unmet medical needs. The vast majority of the company's revenue is derived from its circulatory and respiratory drugs, followed by its metabolic drugs and vitamins. The company also reports revenue derived from royalties. The bulk of the company's sales is generated in Japan, followed by the rest of Asia and Europe.

ImmunityBio Inc is a biotechnology company focused on developing and commercializing next-generation immunotherapies designed to activate the patient's immune system and provide durable protection against cancer and infectious diseases. Its approach harnesses both the adaptive and innate immune systems with the Cancer BioShield platform. The platform is built around the proprietary IL-15 superagonist ANKTIVA (nogapendekin alfa inbakicept) and is supported by a portfolio that includes adenovirus-vectored vaccines, NK-cell therapies, and additional immunomodulators. The company operates in the United States and Europe, with the majority of its revenue coming from the United States.

Vaxcyte Inc is a clinical-stage vaccine company engineering high-fidelity vaccines to protect humankind from the consequences of bacterial diseases. It uses the XpressCF cell-free protein synthesis platform to develop potentially superior and novel conjugate and protein vaccine candidates for adult and pediatric indications. The company's product pipeline includes: VAX-31, VAX-24, and VAX-XL PCV vaccine candidates; VAX-A1, a Novel Group A Strep Vaccine; and VAX-GI, a Novel Shigella Vaccine, among others, in their different stages of development.

Biosplice Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology firm headquartered in San Diego, California. The company develops small-molecule modulators of splicing factors to treat degenerative diseases, fibrosis, and cancers, with lead candidates in phase II trials for osteoarthritis and dry age-related macular degeneration.

Biocon Biologics is a Bengaluru-based biosimilars developer commercializing insulin glargine, pegfilgrastim, and trastuzumab in 100-plus countries. Its facilities in India, Malaysia, and Israel produce 50-plus products via monoclonal antibody platforms, with approvals from US FDA, EMA, and WHO. De-merged from Biocon in 2022, it focuses on oncology, immunology, and diabetes therapies.

Intas Pharmaceuticals is an Ahmedabad, India-based company ranked among India's top-10 pharmaceutical firms and the largest privately held in the country. The group manufactures generics, biosimilars, and value-added products across dosage forms like solid orals, injectables, and lyophilized preparations in over 10 facilities. Intas operates in 70 countries with major exports to the US, UK, and EU, holding the largest biosimilars portfolio commercialized in India and the first EU-launched biosimilar from an Indian firm.

LEO Pharma is a Ballerup-headquartered pharmaceutical company focused on medical dermatology. It develops therapies for psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, actinic keratosis, and other skin ailments. Key products include calcipotriol/betamethasone dipropionate combinations, IL-17 inhibitors, and topical treatments. Research occurs at facilities in Denmark, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Ireland. The firm distributes in over 100 countries through direct subsidiaries and licensing agreements. Founded in 1908.