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Potential OAI outcome at FTO-3 facility
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Dr. Reddy's delivered a solid Q3 FY24 with INR 7,215 crore revenue (+7% YoY) and INR 1,379 crore PAT (+11% YoY), driven by US generics (up 7% to $401M) and Europe (up 8% to EUR 55M). EBITDA margin held at 29.3% despite SG&A investments. Management highlighted a pipeline of 26 meaningful US launches over FY25-26 and six biosimilars targeting first-to-market by FY30. India base business is expected to return to double-digit growth from FY25, supported by key brands growing 1.5x market. Risks include potential OAI outcome at FTO-3 facility (10 observations) and price erosion in US generics, though management noted stable pricing trends.
डॉ. रेड्डीज ने तीसरी तिमाही में अच्छा प्रदर्शन किया। कंपनी की कुल कमाई 7,215 करोड़ रुपये रही, जो पिछले साल से 7% ज्यादा है। मुनाफा 1,379 करोड़ रुपये रहा, जो 11% बढ़ा। अमेरिका में जेनेरिक दवाओं की बिक्री 7% बढ़कर 401 मिलियन डॉलर और यूरोप में 8% बढ़कर 55 मिलियन यूरो हुई। कंपनी ने अगले दो सालों में अमेरिका में 26 नई दवाएं लॉन्च करने की योजना बनाई है। भारत में कारोबार अगले साल से दो अंकों की दर से बढ़ने की उम्मीद है। जोखिमों में अमेरिकी नियामक की जांच और जेनेरिक दवाओं की कीमतों में गिरावट शामिल है, लेकिन कंपनी का कहना है कि कीमतें स्थिर हैं।
Potential OAI outcome at FTO-3 facility
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Read Transcript →North America generic sales grew 7% YoY, driven by market share expansion and new launches.
European business grew 8% YoY, supported by new product launches and volume improvement.
India sales grew 5% YoY; management expects double-digit growth in coming quarters.
PSAI segment grew 11% sequentially, with gross margin improving to ~22% from 13%.
Approximately 26 products with potential sales >$10M each are expected to launch in the US over the next two years, subject to approvals.
Biosimilar pipeline includes six products aiming for first-to-market status, with first launch expected in early CY2027.
SG&A spend will remain higher in absolute terms as investments in brands and pipeline products continue, with revenue growth expected to provide operating leverage.
Management expects India base business to return to double-digit growth in coming quarters, driven by key brands growing at 1.5x market rate.
Company is on track to launch 25-30 products in the US this fiscal year, with 4 launched in Q2.
Rituximab biosimilar submitted in April 2023; pre-approval inspection completed. Launch expected in early FY2025 if regulatory issues resolved.
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.
FDA issued Form 483 with 10 observations at FTO-3; management has responded but risk of OAI classification could impact approvals and reputation.
Revlimid contribution remains meaningful; any unexpected decline could impact cash generation and ability to invest in pipeline.
Geopolitical tensions are causing sea route disruptions; management is building inventory but costs could rise if situation persists.
US FDA pre-approval inspection resulted in 9 observations. Management believes they are addressable but could delay biosimilar approvals if not resolved timely.
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.
Management expects India base business to return to double-digit growth in coming quarters, driven by key brands growing at 1.5x market rate.
FDA issued Form 483 with 10 observations at FTO-3; management has responded but risk of OAI classification could impact approvals and reputation.
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