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DRREDDY Diversified 24 Jul 2024

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Limited — Q1 FY25

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Revenue ₹7,673 Cr +14%
EBITDA ₹2,160 Cr +1%
EBITDA Margin 28.2% -357bps
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Dr. Reddy's delivered a steady Q1 FY25 with consolidated revenues of INR 7,673 crore, up 14% YoY, driven by strong US generics (up 19% YoY to $463M) and the Sanofi vaccine portfolio in India. EBITDA margin contracted 357 bps YoY to 28.2% due to higher SG&A (28% YoY increase) from investments in new initiatives and freight costs. PAT stood at INR 1,392 crore. Management expects full-year SG&A of 27.5-28% and R&D of 8.5-9% of sales. Key growth drivers include the Nicotinell acquisition (closing early Q4 CY24), Nestlé JV (operational from August 1), and biosimilar pipeline (Denosumab filing next year, Abatacept by end-2026). Risk: US price erosion and Middle East conflict impacting freight costs could pressure margins.

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Quarter Snapshot

North America Generics Revenue $463M
+19% YoY

Volume-led growth with higher market share in certain products, partially offset by pricing pressure.

India Business Revenue INR 1,325 crore
+15% YoY

Growth driven by Sanofi vaccine portfolio and new launches; base business grew mid-single digits.

New Product Launches (Global) 32
N/A

Launched 3 in US, 12 in Europe, 17 in emerging markets during Q1.

Net Cash Surplus $808M
N/A

Strong cash position supports future investments and M&A.

What Changed vs Last Quarter

Comparing Q1 FY25 vs Q4 FY24
2 new guidance3 dropped3 new risk3 risk resolved
NEW
Effective tax rate of 24%-25% for FY25

Normal effective tax rate expected to be in the range of 24% to 25% for the fiscal year.

NEW
US generics to grow in single digits for FY25

Management expects North America generics to continue growing in single digits on a year-over-year basis, compensating for price erosion.

UPDATED
SG&A spend to be 27.5%-28% of sales for FY25

Management expects full-year SG&A as a percentage of sales to be in the range of 27.5% to 28%, despite Q1 being higher at 29.6%.

UPDATED
R&D spend to be 8.5%-9% of sales for FY25

R&D investment expected to be in the range of 8.5% to 9% of sales for the full fiscal year.

DROPPED
India business to grow double-digit in FY25

Excluding divestment income, India business is expected to continue double-digit growth, driven by new product launches and partnerships.

DROPPED
Nestlé JV to contribute post-FY27

The joint venture with Nestlé will require initial investment and brand registration; meaningful revenue contribution expected after FY27.

DROPPED
First meaningful biosimilar launch in FY27

Internal biosimilar pipeline expected to yield first product launch in Europe and US in FY27, with profitability thereafter.

NEW RISK
Freight cost impact from Middle East conflict

Increased freight rates due to Red Sea route issues and air shipments added tens of crores to costs.

NEW RISK
SG&A step-up sustainability

SG&A jumped 28% YoY; analyst questioned if one-offs were included. Management attributed to investments and freight, but full-year guidance implies normalization.

NEW RISK
Cash flow moderation from factoring changes

Free cash flow was lower due to reduced factoring in the US; management expects normalization but it introduces volatility.

RISK GONE
Forex volatility in emerging markets

Emerging market growth in constant currency may be offset by unfavorable forex movements, particularly in Russia and other markets.

RISK GONE
Biosimilar Rituximab CRL delays

US FDA issued a complete response letter for biosimilar Rituximab due to CMC questions; resolution expected around September, but timeline for approval remains uncertain.

RISK GONE
Competition in Revlimid generic

Multiple new entrants in the generic Revlimid market could impact pricing and volume, though management declined to discuss specifics.

🤫 Topics management stopped discussing

India business to achieve double-digit growth by end of FY2024

Mentioned in Q2 FY24, Q3 FY24, Q4 FY24

Excluding divestment income, India business is expected to continue double-digit growth, driven by new product launches and partnerships.

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Top guidance SG&A spend to be 27.5%-28% of sales for FY25

Management expects full-year SG&A as a percentage of sales to be in the range of 27.5% to 28%, despite Q1 being higher at 29.6%.

Top risk US price erosion in generics

Pricing pressure in some key products partially offset volume gains in North America.

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