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Gland Pharma Limited — Q3 FY25

Gland Pharma's Q3 FY25 consolidated revenue was INR 1,384 crore, with EBITDA margin improving 100 bps YoY to 26%.

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Revenue ₹1,384 Cr
EBITDA ₹360 Cr
PAT ₹205 Cr +7%
EBITDA Margin 26% +100bps
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Gland Pharma's Q3 FY25 consolidated revenue was INR 1,384 crore, with EBITDA margin improving 100 bps YoY to 26%. Base business (ex-Cenexi) revenue declined 8% YoY to INR 1,012 crore due to volume degrowth in key products like Enoxaparin, partly offset by new launches. Base EBITDA margin expanded to 39% (vs 34% YoY) driven by favorable product mix and cost controls. Cenexi posted negative EBITDA of INR 31 crore, impacted by an unannounced ANSM inspection at Fontenay. Management guided for Cenexi EBITDA breakeven by Q3 FY26, pushed out from earlier Q4 FY25. New CEO Shyamakant Giri outlined priorities including ROW market focus, India expansion, and biologics CDMO partnerships. Risk: Cenexi recovery may be further delayed if regulatory issues persist or revenue ramp-up falls short.

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Quarter Snapshot

Base Business EBITDA Margin 39%
+500bps YoY

Base business (ex-Cenexi) EBITDA margin improved to 39% from 34% in Q3 FY24, driven by product mix and cost measures.

Cenexi Revenue EUR 41M
flat YoY

Cenexi revenue was EUR 41 million, below estimates due to reduced manufacturing activity after ANSM inspection.

US ANDA Filings 366 cumulative
+4 filings QoQ

Cumulative ANDA filings in the US reached 366, with 312 approvals and 54 pending.

Enoxaparin US Market Share 6%
flat

Enoxaparin holds about 6% US market share; Heparin share is 20-25%.

What Changed vs Last Quarter

Comparing Q3 FY25 vs Q2 FY25
2 new guidance2 dropped3 new risk3 risk resolved
NEW
Cenexi revenue run rate of EUR 15M per quarter

Management targets Cenexi quarterly revenue above EUR 15 million to support EBITDA breakeven, driven by new high-speed lines.

NEW
15KL additional biologics capacity for Henlius

Planned expansion of biologics drug substance capacity by 15KL to support the Shanghai Henlius collaboration, with revenue likely from FY27-28.

UPDATED
Cenexi EBITDA breakeven by Q3 FY26

Cenexi is expected to achieve positive EBITDA by Q3 FY26, delayed from earlier Q4 FY25 guidance due to ANSM inspection impact.

UPDATED
Biologics CDMO revenue from Dr. Reddy's from FY26

Collaboration with Dr. Reddy's for biologics CDMO is expected to generate incremental revenue starting next financial year (FY26).

DROPPED
Low double-digit revenue growth for FY25

Management expects full-year revenue growth in low double-digits, driven by new launches, Saudi recovery, and steady U.S. base business.

DROPPED
Cenexi positive EBITDA by Q4 FY25

Cenexi targets positive EBITDA in Q4 FY25, supported by new ampoule line commercial production starting January 2025.

NEW RISK
Volume recovery in US base business

Base business revenue declined 8% YoY due to volume degrowth in key products like Enoxaparin. Recovery depends on timing of shipments and new product ramp-up.

NEW RISK
Saudi tender revenue deferral

The Saudi tender shipment was pushed out by a quarter, impacting Q3 revenue. Further delays could affect near-term ROW growth.

NEW RISK
Chinese competition and tariff uncertainty

Chinese players control 50-60% of Heparin API supply. While US tariffs may benefit Gland, raw material dependence on China remains a risk.

RISK GONE
U.S. revenue stagnation

U.S. revenue has been flat for three quarters despite multiple launches; growth may not materialize as expected if new contracts or Saudi offtake are delayed.

RISK GONE
Cenexi gross margin volatility

Cenexi gross margin fell sharply to 69% due to product mix; may not normalize quickly if site-level issues persist.

RISK GONE
Biologics CDMO revenue uncertainty

Management declined to provide peak revenue potential for the Dr. Reddy's partnership, indicating early-stage and uncertain financial impact.

🤫 Topics management stopped discussing

Base business EBITDA margin target of 30-32%

Mentioned in Q1 FY25, Q2 FY24, Q3 FY24

Management guided base business EBITDA margin in the range of 30-33% for the full year.

Base business mid-teens revenue growth for FY25

Mentioned in Q1 FY25, Q4 FY24

Management expects base business (ex-Cenexi) to grow in mid-teens for the full fiscal year.

Cenexi annual summer shutdown impact

Mentioned in Q1 FY24, Q2 FY24

Cenexi's annual summer shutdown (4 weeks in France, 3 in Belgium) will continue to cause revenue loss and negative EBITDA in Q2 each year.

Cenexi margin improvement timeline uncertain

Mentioned in Q1 FY24, Q2 FY24

Management declined to provide a timeline for Cenexi reaching 13-15% EBITDA margins, citing early stage of integration.

Cenexi positive EBITDA by Q4 FY25

Mentioned in Q1 FY25, Q2 FY25

Cenexi targets positive EBITDA in Q4 FY25, supported by new ampoule line commercial production starting January 2025.

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Top guidance Cenexi EBITDA breakeven by Q3 FY26

Cenexi is expected to achieve positive EBITDA by Q3 FY26, delayed from earlier Q4 FY25 guidance due to ANSM inspection impact.

Top risk Cenexi regulatory delays

Unannounced ANSM inspection at Fontenay caused production loss and corrective measures, pushing EBITDA breakeven to Q3 FY26.

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