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DRREDDY Diversified 25 Oct 2023

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Limited — Q2 FY24

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Revenue ₹6,880 Cr +9%
EBITDA ₹2,181 Cr +30%
EBITDA Margin 31.7%
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Dr. Reddy's delivered a record quarter with INR 6,880 crore revenue (+9% YoY) and INR 2,181 crore EBITDA (+30% YoY), driven by strong US generics (up 9% to $384M) and Europe (up 12% to EUR 59M). EBITDA margin expanded to 31.7% despite SG&A investments. India business grew only 2% YoY due to NLEM price cuts and portfolio pruning, but management expects double-digit growth by year-end, supported by ~10 licensing deals for innovative products. US price erosion remains moderate, and the Mayne portfolio integration is on track. Biosimilar rituximab launch in the US is expected in early FY2025. Key risk: FDA observations at the Bachupally biologics facility (9 observations) could delay biosimilar approvals if not resolved timely.

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Quarter Snapshot

US Generics Revenue $384M
+9% YoY

North America generics revenue grew 9% YoY to $384M, driven by market share expansion and Mayne portfolio integration.

Europe Revenue EUR 59M
+12% YoY

Europe business grew 12% YoY to EUR 59M, supported by new product launches and tender wins.

India Revenue INR 1,186 Cr
+2% YoY

India revenue grew 2% YoY; excluding NLEM impact, mid-single-digit growth. Focus portfolio growing double digits.

R&D Spend % 7.9%
flat YoY

R&D spend at 7.9% of sales, driven by clinical trials for biosimilars and differentiated assets.

What Changed vs Last Quarter

Comparing Q2 FY24 vs Q1 FY24
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NEW
India business to achieve double-digit growth by end of FY2024

Management expects India business to exit FY2024 with double-digit growth, driven by licensing deals and focus portfolio expansion.

NEW
25-30 product launches in US for FY2024

Company is on track to launch 25-30 products in the US this fiscal year, with 4 launched in Q2.

NEW
Biosimilar rituximab launch in US in early FY2025

Rituximab biosimilar submitted in April 2023; pre-approval inspection completed. Launch expected in early FY2025 if regulatory issues resolved.

NEW
SG&A as % of sales to remain around 28-29% for FY2024

CFO indicated SG&A as a percentage of sales will be in the 28-29% range for the full year, despite investments in digitalization and brands.

DROPPED
Long-term EBITDA margin target of ~25%

Management reiterated 25% as the sustainable EBITDA margin level, though near-term will be higher due to lenalidomide.

DROPPED
U.S. growth momentum to continue

Expects sustained strong performance in North America generics, including base business growth and new product launches.

DROPPED
India innovation pipeline to drive top-5 aspiration

Plans to sign tens of licensing deals for innovative products in India, with meaningful revenue contribution from FY2025.

DROPPED
R&D investment in biosimilars to increase

Biosimilar R&D currently ~20% of total R&D; expected to grow progressively with pipeline advancement.

NEW RISK
FDA observations at Bachupally biologics facility

US FDA pre-approval inspection resulted in 9 observations. Management believes they are addressable but could delay biosimilar approvals if not resolved timely.

NEW RISK
India business growth trajectory uncertainty

Despite guidance for double-digit growth by year-end, India business has been range-bound for several quarters. Analyst questioned the timeline for material step-up.

RISK GONE
Lenalidomide revenue dependency

Significant portion of U.S. growth attributed to lenalidomide; agreement ends January 2026, creating uncertainty beyond.

RISK GONE
Russia market volatility

Russia business grew 77% but on a low base; currency and geopolitical risks remain high.

RISK GONE
India innovation execution risk

Top-5 aspiration relies on signing and commercializing multiple innovative products; timeline and uptake uncertain.

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Guidance and risk preview

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

Management expects India business to exit FY2024 with double-digit growth, driven by licensing deals and focus portfolio expansion.

Top risk FDA observations at Bachupally biologics facility

US FDA pre-approval inspection resulted in 9 observations.

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