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SUNPHARMA Healthcare 01 Aug 2024

Sunpharma Ltd — Q1 FY25

Sun Pharma reported a solid Q1 FY25 with consolidated sales of INR 12,524.5 crore (+6.3% YoY) and EBITDA margin expansion of 60 bps to 28.5%.

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Revenue ₹12,653 Cr +6.3%
EBITDA ₹3,608 Cr +8.3%
PAT ₹2,861 Cr +40.2%
EBITDA Margin 29% +60bps
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Sun Pharma reported a solid Q1 FY25 with consolidated sales of INR 12,524.5 crore (+6.3% YoY) and EBITDA margin expansion of 60 bps to 28.5%. PAT surged 40.2% YoY to INR 2,835.6 crore, aided by lower base and operational leverage. India formulation grew 16.4% YoY to INR 4,144.5 crore, gaining market share to 8.6%. U.S. sales were flat at $466M, with specialty up 14.7% to $266M, driven by Ilumya and other products. Key highlight was FDA approval of Leqselvi for alopecia areata, though a preliminary injunction motion by Incyte may delay launch. Management guided for higher R&D spend in subsequent quarters (8-10% of sales) and expects tax rate to normalize. Risk: Leqselvi launch uncertainty due to litigation could impact near-term specialty growth.

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Quarter Snapshot

India Market Share 8.6%
+30bps YoY

Sun Pharma gained 30 bps market share in the Indian pharma market (MAT June 2024), now at 8.6%.

Global Specialty Sales $266M
+14.7% YoY

Global specialty sales grew 14.7% YoY to $266M, driven by Ilumya and other products.

U.S. Generic Launches 5
flat YoY

Launched 5 generic products in the U.S. during Q1, consistent with prior year.

India New Product Launches 6
flat YoY

Launched 6 new products in India during Q1, maintaining launch cadence.

What Changed vs Last Quarter

Comparing Q1 FY25 vs Q4 FY24
2 new guidance2 dropped3 new risk4 risk resolved
NEW
Effective tax rate to increase on full-year basis

Tax rate expected to rise due to expiry of certain exemptions; should be viewed on an annualized basis.

NEW
Leqselvi launch pending court decision on preliminary injunction

Launch timing of Leqselvi will be governed by court ruling on Incyte's motion; company opposes and seeks early outcome.

UPDATED
R&D spend to step up to 8-10% of sales for FY25

Management expects R&D investment to increase in subsequent quarters, with full-year guidance of 8-10% of sales.

DROPPED
High single-digit consolidated revenue growth for FY25

Management expects consolidated top-line growth in high single digits for FY2025, driven by all business segments.

DROPPED
Deuruxolitinib launch post-PDUFA date (July 2024)

Deuruxolitinib is on track for launch after the July 2024 PDUFA date, with pre-launch costs already being incurred.

NEW RISK
Leqselvi launch delay due to litigation

Incyte filed a preliminary injunction motion to block Leqselvi launch; outcome uncertain and could delay revenue contribution.

NEW RISK
Halol plant re-audit timeline uncertain

Management plans to request FDA re-audit once ready, but no specific timeline provided; pending approvals may impact U.S. generic pipeline.

NEW RISK
U.S. generic revenue flat despite Revlimid contribution

U.S. generic sales were flat sequentially; Revlimid contribution was not large this quarter, and sustainability is uncertain.

RISK GONE
FDA compliance issues at Mohali and Dadra plants

OAI status and 483 observations at Mohali and Dadra facilities could impact US generic launches and revenue.

RISK GONE
Elevated R&D and launch costs pressuring margins

Higher R&D spend (8-10% of sales) and deuruxolitinib launch costs may compress EBITDA margins in FY25.

RISK GONE
Pricing pressure from Stelara biosimilars

Stelara biosimilar entry next year could impact Ilumya pricing and market share in the US psoriasis market.

RISK GONE
Currency depreciation in emerging markets

Nigeria forex loss and broader emerging market currency volatility could impact reported revenue and profitability.

🤫 Topics management stopped discussing

India business to grow in line with or better than market in coming quarters

Mentioned in Q1 FY24, Q2 FY24

Management aims to grow India formulation business faster than the Indian pharmaceutical market on an annualized basis.

Mohali plant supply suspension continues

Mentioned in Q1 FY24, Q3 FY24

Supplies from Mohali plant are not normal; issues with product prioritization and quality clearances are causing delays.

Pricing pressure from Stelara biosimilars

Mentioned in Q2 FY24, Q4 FY24

Stelara biosimilar entry next year could impact Ilumya pricing and market share in the US psoriasis market.

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Guidance and risk preview

Top guidance R&D spend to step up to 8-10% of sales for FY25

Management expects R&D investment to increase in subsequent quarters, with full-year guidance of 8-10% of sales.

Top risk Leqselvi launch delay due to litigation

Incyte filed a preliminary injunction motion to block Leqselvi launch; outcome uncertain and could delay revenue contribution.

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