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SUNPHARMA Healthcare 13 Feb 2025

Sunpharma Ltd — Q3 FY25

Sun Pharma delivered a solid Q3 FY25 with consolidated sales of INR 13,437 crore, up 10.5% YoY, driven by strong India (13.8% growth) and emerging markets (10.1% growth).

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Revenue ₹13,675 Cr +10.5%
EBITDA ₹4,009 Cr +15.3%
PAT ₹2,913 Cr +15%
EBITDA Margin 29% +120bps
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Sun Pharma delivered a solid Q3 FY25 with consolidated sales of INR 13,437 crore, up 10.5% YoY, driven by strong India (13.8% growth) and emerging markets (10.1% growth). EBITDA margin expanded 120 bps YoY to 29.3%, aided by lower material costs and milestone income. Adjusted PAT grew 24.1% YoY to INR 3,220 crore. Specialty sales rose 24.8% to $370M, with balanced contribution from US and ex-US markets. India business gained 40 bps market share to 8.2%, led by volume and new launches. R&D spend was lower than guided at 6.3% of sales due to clinical trial delays; FY25 R&D guidance trimmed to <7%. Management remains focused on specialty pipeline, including Leqselvi (litigation oral arguments in April) and Antibe acquisition. Key risk: potential US tariff policy changes and FDA compliance issues at Halol facility could impact generics recovery.

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Quarter Snapshot

India Market Share 8.2%
+40bps YoY

Sun Pharma gained 40 bps market share in the Indian pharma market (AIOCD AWACS Dec 2024).

Global Specialty Sales $370M
+24.8% YoY

Specialty sales grew strongly, driven by Ilumya, Cequa, Odomzo, and Winlevi.

US Formulation Sales $474M
-1% YoY

US sales declined slightly due to lower temozolomide sales, offset by specialty growth.

R&D Spend as % of Sales 6.3%
-70bps YoY

R&D spend was lower due to clinical trial delays; FY25 guidance reduced to <7%.

What Changed vs Last Quarter

Comparing Q3 FY25 vs Q2 FY25
2 new guidance2 dropped4 new risk4 risk resolved
NEW
Leqselvi launch timeline dependent on litigation outcome

Oral arguments for Leqselvi patent litigation expected in April 2025; if favorable, launch could occur before patent expiry in December 2026.

NEW
Specialty sales growth to normalize after Q3 inventory build

Q3 specialty sales benefited from inventory build at a partner; next quarter sales are expected to be lower excluding milestones.

UPDATED
FY25 R&D spend to be less than 7% of sales

Due to delays in clinical trial initiation, R&D expenditure for FY25 is expected to be below the earlier guidance of 7% of sales.

DROPPED
Leqselvi launch readiness within weeks of favorable judgment

Management stated they would be ready to launch Leqselvi within a couple of weeks post a favorable court ruling on the patent litigation.

DROPPED
Ilumya PsA Phase III data expected H2 CY2025

Phase III data for Ilumya in psoriatic arthritis is expected in the second half of calendar year 2025, with launch shortly after approval.

NEW RISK
US Tariff and Policy Uncertainty

Potential US tariff changes and new administration policies could impact Sun Pharma's US generics and specialty business.

NEW RISK
FDA Compliance at Halol Facility

Halol facility remains under FDA scrutiny; reinspection has been invited but not scheduled, delaying new product approvals.

NEW RISK
Leqselvi Litigation Risk

If the patent litigation outcome is unfavorable, Leqselvi launch could be delayed until December 2026, impacting specialty growth.

NEW RISK
Clinical Trial Delays Impacting R&D Pipeline

Delays in finalizing protocols and starting clinical trials have led to lower R&D spend and may push back pipeline milestones.

RISK GONE
Leqselvi patent litigation binary outcome

The Leqselvi launch depends on a favorable court ruling on the '335 patent; an unfavorable outcome could delay launch until patent expiry in Dec 2026.

RISK GONE
R&D spend may remain below guidance if trials delay further

Management acknowledged that further delays in clinical trials could keep R&D spend below the revised 7-8% guidance.

RISK GONE
Higher selling expenses pressuring margins

Other expenses rose significantly due to higher selling and distribution costs in US and EM, which could pressure margins if not offset by revenue growth.

RISK GONE
Japan price cuts impacting ROW revenues

Price cuts in Japan are expected to continue pressuring ROW revenues for the next few quarters, as mentioned by management.

🤫 Topics management stopped discussing

R&D spend guidance maintained at ~6-7% of sales for FY24

Mentioned in Q1 FY24, Q1 FY25, Q2 FY24, Q2 FY25, Q3 FY24, Q4 FY24

R&D spend for FY25 is expected to be in the range of 7-8% of sales, down from earlier guidance of 8-10%, due to delays in clinical studies.

Effective tax rate to increase on full-year basis

Mentioned in Q1 FY25, Q2 FY24

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

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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Top guidance FY25 R&D spend to be less than 7% of sales

Due to delays in clinical trial initiation, R&D expenditure for FY25 is expected to be below the earlier guidance of 7% of sales.

Top risk US Tariff and Policy Uncertainty

Potential US tariff changes and new administration policies could impact Sun Pharma's US generics and specialty business.

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