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Gland Pharma Limited — Q4 FY24

Gland Pharma reported a strong Q4 FY24 with consolidated revenue of INR 16,375 million (+19% YoY) and EBITDA of INR 3,587 million (+113% YoY), driven by a robust recovery in the base business (revenue +50% YoY, EBITDA margin 37%).

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Revenue ₹1,537 Cr +19%
EBITDA ₹359 Cr +113%
PAT ₹192 Cr +145%
EBITDA Margin 23% +200bps
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Gland Pharma reported a strong Q4 FY24 with consolidated revenue of INR 16,375 million (+19% YoY) and EBITDA of INR 3,587 million (+113% YoY), driven by a robust recovery in the base business (revenue +50% YoY, EBITDA margin 37%). The Cenexi acquisition contributed INR 3,637 million revenue but posted negative EBITDA of INR 720 million due to operational disruptions and a EUR 20-25 million order backlog. Management guided for base business growth of 14-15% annually and expects Cenexi to reach high-teen EBITDA margins in 1-2 years via capacity expansion and tech transfers. Key risks include slower-than-expected Cenexi turnaround and potential pricing pressure in the US generics market.

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Quarter Snapshot

Base Business EBITDA Margin 37%
+1600bps YoY

Base business (ex-Cenexi) EBITDA margin improved to 37% in Q4 FY24 from 21% in Q4 FY23.

Cenexi Order Backlog EUR 20-25M
N/A

Cenexi has an order backlog of EUR 20-25 million due to capacity constraints.

ANDAs Filed (FY24) 19
N/A

Gland filed 19 ANDAs in FY24, with 24 approvals received.

Eribulin Market Size $170-180M
N/A

Eribulin, a complex injectable launched in Q4, addresses a market size of $170-180 million.

What Changed vs Last Quarter

Comparing Q4 FY24 vs Q3 FY24
2 new guidance3 dropped2 new risk2 risk resolved
NEW
Cenexi to reach high-teen EBITDA margins in 1-2 years

Cenexi targets high-teen EBITDA margins within 1-2 years through operational fixes, tech transfers, and capacity expansion.

NEW
Cenexi quarterly revenue to ramp to EUR 50M in ~3 quarters

Cenexi's quarterly revenue is expected to gradually increase from EUR 40M to EUR 50M in about three quarters.

UPDATED
Base business annual growth of 14-15%

Management expects the base business (ex-Cenexi) to grow at 14-15% annually, driven by new launches and market share gains.

DROPPED
Cenexi EBITDA breakeven in 12-15 months

Management expects Cenexi to achieve EBITDA breakeven within 12-15 months, with medium-term EBITDA margin target of 10%.

DROPPED
Cenexi incremental revenue of EUR 30-40 million by FY2026

New programs in tech transfer and approval stages are expected to add EUR 30-40 million to Cenexi's annual revenue in the medium term.

DROPPED
Cenexi CapEx of EUR 30 million

Cenexi will invest approximately EUR 30 million in new equipment and capacity expansion over the next year.

NEW RISK
Pricing pressure in US generics

While pricing has stabilized, any resurgence of price erosion could impact base business margins.

NEW RISK
Slow progress in biologics and China

Biologics CDMO and China market progress have been slower than anticipated, with no near-term material contribution expected.

RISK GONE
Cenexi revenue growth may be pushed out

Analyst question highlighted that operational issues could delay the EUR 30-40 million incremental revenue from new programs beyond FY2026.

RISK GONE
India business decline

India revenue declined 7% YoY and remains a low-focus market, with limited growth visibility due to DPCO pricing pressures.

🤫 Topics management stopped discussing

Base business EBITDA margin target of 30-32%

Mentioned in Q2 FY24, Q3 FY24

Ex-Cenexi business targets mid-teens revenue growth over the next 2-3 years, driven by US complex products and CDMO opportunities.

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 incremental revenue of EUR 30-40 million by FY2026

Mentioned in Q2 FY24, Q3 FY24

New programs in tech transfer and approval stages are expected to add EUR 30-40 million to Cenexi's annual revenue in the medium term.

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.

Steady sequential revenue growth for base business

Mentioned in Q1 FY24, Q2 FY24

Management expects steady quarter-on-quarter growth in the base business, driven by new launches and volume expansion.

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Guidance and risk preview

Top guidance Base business annual growth of 14-15%

Management expects the base business (ex-Cenexi) to grow at 14-15% annually, driven by new launches and market share gains.

Top risk Cenexi turnaround delays

Cenexi's operational issues and capacity constraints may delay profitability, with management acknowledging a few quarters delay.

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