June 27, 2012 COMMENT China Pharmaceutical Group (1093.HK) HK$2.05 Equity Research Acquisition of finished drug businesses reduces bulk exposure News China Pharm has announced the acquisition of three finished drug companies from its parent for a total consideration of HK$8.98 bn (HK$2.271 bn equity and HK$6.708 bn in convertible bonds). Total 2011 NPAT of the acquired companies was Rmb314 mn (HK$383mn) in 2011 (vs HK$233 mn for China Pharm). China Pharm also stated that net tangible assets of the acquired companies will be no less than HK$950 mn at completion. Assuming an HK$600mn/HK$800mn earnings contribution as guided by China Pharm for target companies in 2012E/13E, we calculate EPS accretion will be HK$0.103/0.137 on a fully converted basis post share allotment and CB issuance respectively, which gives an acquisition P/E multiple of 15x/11x for 2012/13E respectively. Analysis The acquisitions are: (1) CSPC OYY, owning four pharma manufacturing sites with GMP standards and four bulk drugs production lines meeting global standards. It manufactures over 200 pharma products, including Azithromycin capsules, Alendronate sodium tablets and Levoamlodipine Maleate tablets. NPAT was Rmb114mn in 2010 and Rmb142mn in 2011, with 2011 year-end NAV of Rmb220mn. The OYY subsidiaries’ NPAT were Rmb-0.468mn/Rmb0.295mn in 2010/2011. (2) CSCP NBP, engaged primarily in the manufacture of drugs for the central nervous system (CNS), e.g. cerebrovascular drug Butylphthalide Soft Capsules. NPAT was Rmb13.99mn/Rmb105.5mn in 2010/2011, with NAV at end of 2011 at Rmb235mn. (3) CSPC XNW, whose major product is caffeine, a highly sought-after product globally, customers include international brand names, as well as global distributors. NPAT is Rmb45.24mn/Rmb66.02mn in 2010/2011, with NAV at end-2011 at Rmb71mn. We believe the acquisition should help CP reduce earnings volatility due to large bulk exposure. Our 12-mTP/estimates/rating are unchanged. Implications INVESTMENT LIST MEMBERSHIP Asia Pacific Sell List Coverage View: Neutral Wei Du, Ph.D +86(21)2401-8928 [email protected] Beijing Gao Hua Securities Company Limited Goldman Sachs does and seeks to do business with Li Yu companies covered in its research reports. As a result, +86(21)2401-8932 [email protected] Beijing Gao Hua Securities Company Limited investors should be aware that the firm may have a conflict of interest that could affect the objectivity of this report. Investors should consider this report as only a single factor in making their investment decision. For Reg AC certification and other important disclosures, see the Disclosure Appendix, or go to www.gs.com/research/hedge.html. Analysts employed by non- US affiliates are not registered/qualified as research analysts with FINRA in the U.S. The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. 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China Healthcare: Beijing SL Pharmaceutical, Biosensors International Group, China Kanghui Holdings, China Medical System Holdings, China NT Pharma Group Company, China Nepstar Chain Drugstore, China Pharmaceutical Group, China Resources Sanjiu Pharmaceutical, China Shineway Pharmaceutical Group, Chongqing Lummy Pharmaceutical, Guangdong By-health Biotechnology Co., Guangxi Wuzhou Zhongheng Group, Guangzhou Pharmaceutical (H), Guizhou Yibai Pharmaceutical, Hualan Biological Engineering, Jiangsu Hengrui Medicine Co., Jiangsu NHWA Pharmaceutical Co., Jiangsu Yuyue Medical Equipment & Supply, Kunming Pharmaceutical, Lepu Medical Technology, Microport Scientific, Mindray Medical International, Shandong Dong-E E-Jiao Co., Shandong Weigao Group, Shanghai Kehua Bio-Engineering Co., Shanghai Pharmaceuticals Holding (A), Shanghai Pharmaceuticals Holding (H), Shenzhen Hepalink Pharmaceutical Co., Shinva Medical Instrument, Sihuan Pharmaceutical Holdings Group, Simcere Pharmaceutical Group, Sino Biopharmaceutical, Sinopharm Group Co., The United Laboratories International Holdings, Tianjin Tasly Pharmaceutical Co., WuXi PharmaTech Cayman, Wuhan Humanwell Healthcare (Group) Co., Yunnan Baiyao Grp Co., Zhejiang Hisun Pharmaceutical Co., Zhejiang Huahai Pharmaceutical Co., Zhejiang NHU Co. 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