Monday, January 10, 2011 - Before Market Open
New Green Baron “Stock Alert”
Bohai Pharmaceuticals Group, Inc.

(BB: BOPH - $1.65 per share)
www.BohaiPharma.com
Common Shares Outstanding: 16,977,221
Market Cap: $28 Million
52-Week High: $2.48 on Sept. 23, 2010
52-Week Low: .80 on Aug. 17, 2010
Average Price: $1.98 (50-day) $2.05 (200-day)
Average Volume: 17,200 (50-day) 17,121 (200-day)
Recent Book Value of $3.28 per share, Earnings Estimates of .50
for 2011 and Growth Forecasts at Over 20% All Point to
Tremendous Value of BOPH
Bohai Pharmaceuticals Board Adopts Resolution to Apply for
Listing on Senior U.S. Exchange
News Issued After Close Friday, January 7 on BOPH:
Murphy Analytics Releases Updated Research Report on Bohai
Pharmaceuticals - New Report Outlines Recent Positive
Developments and Raises 12-Month Price Target to $7.50
Click Here for Six-Month Chart on BOPH
Overview Video of BOPH
It is rare
that The Green Baron Report
uncovers a stock that trades at such a low price to earnings
multiple and still enjoys high growth numbers. By every measure
we calculate, today’s Green Baron selection could be the most
undervalued stock we have ever seen. Most of the stocks we
follow have strong earnings potential that will not be seen for
years, but this stock has it NOW!
The Green Baron Report
has
selected Bohai Pharmaceuticals Group, Inc. (OTCBB/OTCQB: BOPH)
as our newest Green Baron “Stock Alert”, and we strongly suggest
members accumulate the stock as close to our profile price as
possible. Results compiled from the most recent trade prior to
dissemination of this report to the subsequent high will be
closely monitored at
www.thegreenbaron.com
and through email updates to members. We have very
aggressive price projections for Bohai Pharmaceuticals Group and
believe the stock has huge upside potential based on several
positive fundamental factors.
TRADER’S NOTES:
BOPH is a fully registered and reporting company traded on the
OTCBB and OTCQB. The Company intends to list on the NASDAQ or
AMEX when it meets all applicable listing requirements. BOPH
went public last year and traded between $2.05 and $2.45 from
mid September through mid-December 2010. Friday’s closing price
of $1.65 is the lowest close since August of 2010 when Bohai was
just starting to officially trade as a public company. BOPH is
represented by numerous market makers that maintain a tight and
orderly spread.
Bohai currently produces 15
traditional Chinese medicines (knows as TCM) pharmaceutical
products, all derived from herbal and organic
sources, including both prescription and non-prescription
over-the-counter (OTC) medicines. These medicines address a
number of areas of health and wellness, including respiration,
rheumatism, digestion, cardiovascular/heart health,
cerebrovascular/brain health, gynecology, injury healing,
general health supplements, flu, antiviral applications and
antibiotics. In addition to the 15 medicines currently in
production, Bohai holds the rights to produce 14 other
herb-based pharmaceutical formulations and may commence
manufacturing and distribution of these additional products when
business conditions are advantageous.
Bohai’s strategy is to leverage the protected status of a number
of its pharmaceutical products that grant Bohai exclusive or
near-exclusive manufacturing and distribution rights in China to
aggressively increase market penetration throughout the world’s
most populous nation. By utilizing its distribution platform,
which includes approximately 300 sales representatives in 20
offices throughout China, and by utilizing mass media and other
marketing methods to build awareness of its brand, Bohai will
seek to grow its revenues and earnings.
The Green Baron Report
has identified the following reasons why we believe Bohai
Pharmaceuticals Group is now significantly undervalued:
· Earnings
–
The most
recent quarterly results announced in November 2010 showed net
revenues of
$17.0 million, an increase of 22% from $14.0 million in 2009,
gross profit of $13.6 million compared to $11.7 million in 2009
and net income of $3.0 million, an increase of 59% from $1.9
million in 2009. Fully diluted EPS was .15 for that quarter.
If BOPH earned just .60 per share over this year, BOPH would be
trading at under three times earnings based on Friday’s close.
· New
Research Report Forecast $7.50 Price Target –
An updated research report from Murphy Analytics released on
Friday, January 7 after the close raised its 12-month price
target from $6.45 to $7.50 due to a variety of developments. If
this realistic price target is met in 12 months, investors would
enjoy a return of over 350% in one year based on Friday’s
closing price of $1.65.
· Product
Portfolio -
BOPH currently
sells 15 products and has the rights to produce 28 additional
medicines sold by prescription (Rx) and over-the-counter (OTC).
As evidenced by significant revenue growth, BOPH products are
differentiated by the focus on quality, purity and
effectiveness. Coupled with a robust sales network and strong
advertising presence, this focus on production quality provides
BOPH products with real brand presence.
· Growth
–
BOPH estimates that only 10% of 11,000 Grade AA Hospitals
currently use BOPH products. Also, Bohai announced December 14,
2010 that it would acquire 14 State Food and Drug Approved (SFDA)
traditional Chinese medicines. Bohai's 14 newly acquired
medicines are in addition to the 29 traditional Chinese medicine
products that the Company is authorized to produce, of which 15
are currently in production.
· Little
to No Negative Impact from Government Price Cap Policy -
In December 2010, in an attempt to keep the prices of certain
medicines affordable to China’s 900 million strong rural
population, the PRC government enacted certain pricing caps
targeted in part at foreign generic medicines. Of the 15
products currently manufactured by BOPH, only one medicine,
accounting for approximately 1% of total revenue, is affected by
these caps.
· Chinese
Government Health Insurance –
The Chinese government has “promised
universal
access to basic health insurance, introduction of an essential
drug system, improved primary health care facilities, equitable
access to basic public health services and pilot reform of
state-run hospitals.” They hope to have 90% coverage by 2011
and target its 900 million rural Chinese.
· Huge
Opportunity -
The government projects its expansion will cost $124 billion
over three years. With the PRC government paying for up to 90%
of the certain pharmaceutical products and 100% of products on
the Essential Drug List, there will be a significant increase in
the size of the overall market opportunity for BOPH.
The Green Baron Report
believes BOPH will begin to trade at a normal industry P/E of 15
times earnings over the next year. As more quarterly reports
are issued, it should confirm to both retail and institutional
investors that Bohai is a tremendous growth story with a low
valuation to its peers. The Company’s next quarterly report is
expected in February, and we believe BOPH stock could be at
least double the current price when these results are
announced. We completely agree with analyst Patrick Murphy’s
12-month price target of $7.50 for BOPH, and believe members
should grab whatever you can near our profile price.
About Bohai
Pharmaceuticals Group, Inc.
Based in the city of Yantai, Shandong
Province, China,
Bohai Pharmaceuticals Group, Inc. is engaged in the production,
manufacturing and distribution of herbal pharmaceuticals based
on Traditional Chinese Medicine in China.
Bohai's medicines address common health problems such as
rheumatoid arthritis, viral infections, gynecological diseases,
cardio vascular issues and respiratory diseases. Bohai's
products are sold either by prescription through hospitals or
over-the-counter through local pharmacies and retail drug store
chains. Bohai has approximately 600 employees, including
approximately 300 sales representatives, operating from 20
offices throughout China.
Bohai's lead products, Tongbi Capsules and Tablets and Lung
Nourishing Cream, are eligible for reimbursement under China's
National Medical Insurance Program.
Bohai’s Products
Bohai’s medicines are intended to address rheumatoid arthritis,
viral infections, gynecological diseases, cardiovascular issues
and respiratory diseases. The Company obtained Drug Approval
Numbers for 29 varieties of traditional Chinese herbal medicines
in 2004 and currently produces 15 varieties of approved
traditional Chinese herbal medicines in seven delivery systems:
tablets, granules, capsules, syrup, concentrated powder,
tincture and medicinal wine. Of these 15 products 7 are
prescription drugs and 8 are over-the-counter, or OTC,
products. In a significant development, on December 1, 2009,
Bohai’s lead products, Tongbi Capsules and Tablets and Lung
Nourishing Cream, became eligible for reimbursement under
China’s National Medical Insurance Program.
Operations and
Facilities
Although TCM
is thousands of years old, Bohai believes that its product
manufacturing and procedures are the most modern and up-to-date
available. Bohai’s operations are conducted in the city of
Yantai in Shandong Province in a state-of-the-art 18,000
square-meter facility that meets or exceeds the latest Good
Manufacturing and Quality Management Practice standards,
referred to as “GMP” in China.
In March 2009,
Bohai completed a GMP review which included examination of 225
items including development technology, production, quality
assurance, quality control, material handling and engineering.
As a result of that review, the Company was re-certified for a
new five-year period. Bohai’s advanced and mechanized
facilities utilize controlled, clean-room procedures with
sophisticated water filtration and materials processing
systems. In annual operations, Bohai process 800 tons of herbal
plants to extract, isolate and purify the compounds used in its
medicines and health supplements. The manufacturing staff
consists of approximately 200 production employees and
approximately 20 quality control inspectors as of June 2010.
In total,
Bohai has approximately 600 employees, including approximately
300 sales representatives, operating from 20 offices throughout
China as of June 2010. These employees are trained in all
details of each product and are encouraged to develop strong
ties with physicians, hospitals and pharmacies in their local
areas. More than 50% of our workforce is engaged in sales and
distribution activities.
Recent Key Press Releases
Friday,
January 7, 2011 - Murphy Analytics Releases Updated Research
Report on Bohai Pharmaceuticals -
New Report Outlines
Recent Positive Developments and Raises 12-Month Price Target to
$7.50 -
YANTAI, China--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Bohai Pharmaceuticals Group,
Inc. (OTCBB/OTCQB: BOPH), a China-based pharmaceutical company
engaged in the production, manufacturing and distribution of
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) in China, today announced the
release of an in-depth research update by Patrick Murphy, CFA,
principal of fee-based, independent research firm Murphy
Analytics.
As part of his detailed analysis of the company, Mr. Murphy
raises his 12-month price target on Bohai Pharmaceuticals to
$7.50 per share.
“Through our recently expanded TCM portfolio and proactive sales
initiatives, Bohai is addressing the demand of China’s rising
middle class and elderly populations for pharmaceuticals and
healthcare products, including TCM,” said Mr. Hongwei Qu,
President and Chief Executive Officer of Bohai Pharmaceuticals.
“This research report update provides investors with an in-depth
analysis of Bohai’s particular strengths in the TCM market in
China and delivers a comprehensive overview of our revenue and
earnings potential as we seek to drive growth in 2011.”
In his updated report, Mr. Murphy states, “BOPH is delivering
recurring revenue and earnings growth in the rapidly expanding
TCM segment of the emerging Chinese healthcare market. The
Company benefits from key protection status for its core
products and very positive preliminary results on the launching
of 5 new products, which bring the total number of manufactured
medicines to 15 prescription and over the counter products. The
Company has a strategy to capitalize on growth opportunities in
urban and rural markets and seems to be well positioned to
monetize these opportunities.”
The report details the significant growth projected in China’s
pharmaceutical market, which benefits from a growing elderly
population, a PRC government that is increasing government
healthcare spending to $125 billion by 2011, and direct health
care subsidies for urban and rural residents that cover up to
90% of the cost for certain pharmaceuticals and 100% of
Essential Drug List products.
“Whether analyzing the trends in the general Chinese healthcare
market, or solely within the segment known as Traditional
Chinese Medicine (TCM), the near and long term trends seem
highly favorable, with significant continued growth expected for
the foreseeable future,” adds Mr. Murphy. “Based on the market
opportunity before the Company and the results delivered to
date, Murphy Analytics is raising the price target on BOPH from
$6.45 to $7.50.”
The complete report is available
in Acrobat format, free of charge:
http://www.murphyanalytics.com/uploads/BOPH_Update
Tuesday,
December 14, 2010 - Bohai Pharmaceuticals to Acquire 14 SFDA
Approved Traditional Chinese Medicines
- YANTAI, China (PRNewswire)
- Bohai Pharmaceuticals Group, Inc. (OTCBB/OTCQB: BOPH), a China-based
pharmaceutical company engaged in the production, manufacturing
and distribution of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), has
entered into a binding agreement with Shandong Daxin
Microbiology Pharmaceutical Industry Co., Ltd. to acquire the
rights to 14 approved TCM medicines that were previously issued
to Daxin by the Shandong Branch
of the State Food and Drug Administration of China ("SFDA").
The aggregate purchase price is approximately $7,200,000 (CNY
48 million), of which approximately $3,000,000 (CNY
20 million) will be paid within 15 days from the
execution of the agreement. The remaining balance will be paid
on or before January
31, 2011.
The product acquisitions expand Bohai's delivery platforms to
include two new categories: powder and pellet formulations. The
Chinese government's Essential Drug List (EDL) for TCM, which
was established in 2009 as part of China's
healthcare reform, has the most product categories in these two
areas. Among the 14 medicines being acquired by Bohai, four are
currently included on the EDL and an additional five medicines
are included in the National Drug Reimbursement List (NRDL).
Additionally, 3 of the 14 are prescription medicines and 11
will be available for sale Over-the-Counter. Inclusion on
either the EDL or NRDL allows for up to 100% insurance coverage
by the Chinese government.
"Bohai is excited to significantly expand our potential product
offerings with the acquisition of these 14 products, which we
believe offer great value to our shareholders," said Mr. Hongwei
Qu, Chairman, President and CEO of Bohai Pharmaceuticals
Group. "The ongoing national health insurance reform promises to
drive tremendous growth in the Chinese markets, particularly
with respect to TCM and in rural areas, where over 900 million
people reside. Patient purchased drugs from the EDL will
receive 100% government coverage, so ensuring Bohai expands
patient options for medicines on this list will be a key
component of our growth strategy. Importantly, these new
products will leverage our existing 300 person sales-force and
help us gain additional TCM market-share in China."
Bohai's 14 newly acquired
medicines are in addition to the 29 traditional Chinese medicine
products that the Company is authorized to produce, of which 15
are currently in production.
Friday,
November 19, 2011 – Bohai Pharmaceuticals Announces Availability
of Fiscal Q1 2011 Earnings Call Transcript -
Bohai Pharmaceuticals Group, Inc., a China-based pharmaceutical
company engaged in the production, manufacturing and
distribution of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) in China,
today announced the availability of the transcript for its
fiscal first quarter ended September 30, 2010 earnings
conference call, held on November 15th.
During the
conference call, Gene Hsiao, Bohai’s Chief Financial Officer,
stated:
“As we move
into the second and third quarters of Bohai’s 2011 fiscal year,
we expect to increase marketing and advertising for our growing
portfolio of TCM medicines. Although we will be monitoring the
growth potential of the five new products we introduced in April
and May of this year, we will continue to place a particular
focus on our key revenue generating products: Lung Nourishing
Cream, Tongbi Capsules and Tongbi Tablets. Not only are these
products reimbursable through insurance in China, two of them
are sheltered from competition in some way. Tongbi Capsules are
a ‘protected’ medicine in China, meaning Bohai is the only
manufacturer permitted to sell the product, and Lung Nourishing
Cream was recently awarded a patent in June lasting 20 years.”
Throughout the
conference call Bohai’s management team provided additional
color on the Company’s growing portfolio of TCM products, its
enhanced awareness initiatives for US investors and, most
notably, full details surrounding its record revenue and
earnings numbers for the fiscal first quarter ended September
30, 2010, which include:
· Net
Revenues of $17.0 million, an increase of 22% from $14.0 million
in 2009
· Gross
profit of $13.6 million, compared to $11.7 million in 2009
· Net
income of $3.0 million, an increase of 57% from $1.9 million in
2009
· Fully
diluted EPS of $0.15 for fiscal Q1 2011
· Basic
EPS of $0.18 for fiscal Q1 2011, exceeding performance for Q1
2009
Interested
parties are encouraged to read a transcript of the conference
call, available here:
http://www.trilogy-capital.com/autoir/boph_autoir.html
Wednesday,
November 17, 2010 - Bohai Pharmaceuticals Board Adopts
Resolution to Apply for Listing on Senior U.S. Exchange -
Bohai Committed to a NASDAQ or
AMEX Listing When Listing Requirements Are Met
-
Bohai
Pharmaceuticals Group, Inc. today announced that its Board of
Directors has adopted a resolution to seek a listing on a senior
U.S. stock exchange when the company meets all applicable
listing requirements.
“While Bohai
has continued to execute on its business plan in China, we are
simultaneously taking necessary steps to increase our visibility
in the U.S. capital markets, in part by positioning the company
to qualify for listing on a more senior exchange,” said Mr.
Hongwei Qu, Chairman, President and CEO of Bohai
Pharmaceuticals. “Our board’s action represents both an
important validation of our commitment to creating a well known
company with strong corporate governance and an important step
towards achieving these key goals.”
Mr. Qu
continued, “Graduating to a senior U.S. exchange is a high
priority for Bohai given the progress we have made growing our
business in China’s TCM industry. The board and our management
team are confident that a senior listing will be of tremendous
benefit to existing and potential shareholders alike. Not only
would we expect a senior exchange listing to allow us to attract
additional investors and increase liquidity, we would also
expect such a listing to make Bohai available to a broader
segment of the institutional community as we strive to improve
our revenue, earnings, and, ultimately, shareholder value.”
Friday, November 12, 2010 - Bohai Pharmaceuticals Reports Record
Financial Results for Fiscal First Quarter Ended September 30,
2010
YANTAI, China--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Bohai Pharmaceuticals Group, Inc. (OTCBB/OTCQB: BOPH), a
China-based pharmaceutical company engaged in the production,
manufacturing and distribution of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)
in China, today reported record financial results for its first
quarter of fiscal 2011 ended September 30, 2010.
Summary of Fiscal First Quarter Ended September 30, 2010
Financial Results:
· Net
Revenues of $17.0 million, an increase of 22% from $14.0 million
in 2009
· Gross
profit of $13.6 million, compared to $11.7 million in 2009
· Net
income of $3.0 million, an increase of 57% from $1.9 million in
2009
· Fully
diluted EPS of $0.15 for fiscal Q1 2011
· Basic
EPS of $0.18 for fiscal Q1 2011, exceeding performance for Q1
2009
“Improving upon our past financial achievements, Bohai is
excited to announce its record results for the first quarter of
fiscal 2011,” said Mr. Hongwei Qu, Chairman, President and CEO
of Bohai Pharmaceuticals Group. “During the quarter, we
recognized double digit top line growth by focusing our strong
marketing efforts on our lead products while at the same time
continuing the roll out of our five new TCM products. We were
also able to cut administrative costs, allowing us to boost net
income by 57% compared to the same period last year. We look
forward to making further progress with our sales initiatives as
we continue to take advantage of the Chinese government’s
growing support of the TCM industry through the implementation
of its new healthcare policies.”
As a key driver of Bohai’s growth, the company’s three lead TCM
products (Tongbi Capsules and Tablets and Lung Nourishing Cream)
are eligible for reimbursement under China’s national medical
insurance program enacted in 2009. Bohai believes that this
provides a distinct advantage to the company’s business
strategy, which places a particular marketing focus on these
lead products going forward. Among other features, this new
government plan seeks to extend national medical insurance
coverage to China’s rural areas, with a target population in
excess of 900 million potential healthcare consumers. The plan
also seeks to promote the use of TCM products. Bohai currently
produces 15 TCM products in China and is authorized to produce
an additional 14 products.
Sales in the first quarter were generated mainly from Bohai’s
lead products, Lung Nourishing Cream, Tongbi Capsules and Tongbi
Tablets, which together represented over 70% of Bohai’s total
net revenues. However, progress has been made on the five
products that Bohai introduced in April and May of 2010.
Although the new product sales only represented less than 5% of
total net revenues in the first quarter, the net revenues for
the five new products in the quarter ended September 30, 2010
increased by 160% compared to the quarter ended June 30, 2010.
Mr. Qu added, “We anticipate our overall net revenues will
continue to increase due to the national medical and health plan
initiated by Chinese government in 2009, which is expected to
eventually cover individual health insurance over 90% of China’s
population by 2011. As these policies continue to be
implemented, we believe endorsements for Traditional Chinese
Medicine, along with its coverage and reimbursement from
hospitals and medical centers throughout China, will be a major
driver of growth for Bohai as we seek to increase revenues,
earnings and ultimately shareholder value.”
Highlights for the Fiscal 2011 First Quarter:
· Net
revenue was $17.0 million along with net income of $3.0 million,
resulting in basic EPS of $0.18 in the first quarter of fiscal
2011 ended September 30, 2010.
· Further
implementation of a proactive marketing strategy in the quarter
significantly increased revenue on all of the TCM products Bohai
currently sells.
· In
2009, the PRC government began the implementation of a new
national medical and health plan. Among other features, this new
plan seeks to extend national medical insurance coverage to
China’s rural areas, with a target population in excess of 900
million, and to promote the use of TCM products.
· Sales
in the fiscal first quarter were generated mainly from Bohai’s
lead products, Lung Nourishing Cream, Tongbi Capsules and Tongbi
Tablets, which together represented over 70% of total net
revenues.
· Bohai
introduced five products in April and May of this year,
increasing its total TCM offering from 10 to 15 products. Net
revenues for these five new products constituted 5% of total
period sales but increased 160% from the prior quarter ended
June 30, 2010.
· Net
income margin increased to 18% compared to 14% from the same
quarter last year, while selling, general and administrative
expenses decreased 8% to $8.6 million due to cost reduction in
advertisement and other operating expenses.
· Cash
flow from operating activities for the period ended September
30, 2010 was $2.8 million.
· A
cash payment of $4.7 million was made towards the purchase of
prepaid land use rights from the Shandong provincial government
that Bohai anticipates utilizing for future factory expansion.
An additional $2.3 million is due by March 31, 2011.
· Throughout
the remainder of fiscal 2011, Bohai expects to increase
marketing and advertising for its growing portfolio of TCM
medicines.
In China, Traditional Chinese Medicine is not an alternative
form of therapy but is used in the state-run hospitals alongside
modern medicine. For its practitioners and advocates, TCM is a
complete medical system that is used to treat disease in all its
forms. TCM is also believed to promote long term wellness and
vigor and many modern-day drugs have been developed from herbal
sources.
Bohai’s growth has been made
possible through the company’s focused strategy, which
emphasizes quality products and aggressive sales and marketing
efforts and also leverages the “protected” manufacturing status
and national insurance coverage for certain of its
pharmaceutical products. Currently, Bohai has nearly 600
employees, including approximately 300 that are engaged in sales
and distribution in 20 locations throughout China. Utilizing
this distribution platform, and combined with mass media and
other marketing methods to build awareness of its brand, Bohai
will seek to grow its revenues and earnings in the remainder of
2011 and beyond.
Green Baron Conclusion
Bohai Pharmaceuticals Group is
positioned for continued strong growth through its existing and
recently purchased portfolio of State Food and Drug Approved
traditional Chinese medicines. BOPH products are
differentiated
by their focus on quality, purity and effectiveness. This focus
on production quality provides BOPH products with real brand
presence, and we expect the launch of newly acquire medicines
will enjoy that same success.
Management has
adopted a resolution to seek a listing on a senior U.S. stock
exchange when the company meets all applicable listing
requirements. This listing would likely allow Bohai to attract
additional investors and increase liquidity. Since this is a
priority to management, we believe investors in BOPH now will
enjoy significant price improvement as the Company gets closer
to achieving this goal.
Currently
priced at less than three times forecasted earnings per share,
BOPH is the lowest P/E stock we have ever profiled. The updated
research report from Murphy Analytics believes BOPH should trade
at 15 times fully diluted earnings of .50 that would put the
stock at $7.50 per share in 12 months. Based on Friday’s close
of $1.65, this would be a move of over 350% in one year. We
urge members to act quickly on BOPH, particularly while the
price remains below $2.00 per share.
Contacts:
Bohai Pharmaceuticals Group, Inc.
Gene Hsiao,
Chief Financial Officer
(856)499-4475
Investor
Relations:
The Trout
Group
Danielle
Spangler
(646)378-2924
or
Trilogy
Capital Partners – Asia
Darren Minton,
President
Toll-free:
(800)592-6067
info@trilogy-capital.com
