Global Healthcare Analyst

Tina Banerjee

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>Celltrion has received European Commission approval for Avtozma (CT-P47), a biosimilar referencing Actemra. Samsung Biologics and Biocon launched their respective Stelara biosimilars in the U.S.</li>
<li>KKR is acquiring up to 54% of equity in Healthcare Global Enterprises for INR445/share. The transaction is expected to close by 3Q25. The acquisition triggers an open offer from KKR.</li>
<li>Zydus Lifesciences is ready to launch India’s first vaccine against new strain of influenza virus (Southern Hemisphere 2025) in the 2025. Glenmark Pharmaceuticals has launched Epinephrine Injection in the U.S.</li>
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Celltrion has received European Commission approval for Avtozma (CT-P47), a biosimilar referencing Actemra. Samsung Biologics and Biocon launched their respective Stelara biosimilars in the U.S.
KKR is acquiring up to 54% of equity in Healthcare Global Enterprises for INR445/share. The transaction is expected to close by 3Q25. The acquisition triggers an open offer from KKR.
Zydus Lifesciences is ready to launch India’s first vaccine against new strain of influenza virus (Southern Hemisphere 2025) in the 2025. Glenmark Pharmaceuticals has launched Epinephrine Injection in the U.S.


APAC Healthcare Weekly (Mar 2)- Celltrion, Samsung Biologics, Biocon, Zydus Life, Healthcare Global

Equity Bottom-Up

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/lupin-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:17910:1" rel="noopener">Lupin Ltd (LPC IN)</a> has reported solid set of numbers for Q3FY23, with revenue increasing 11% YoY, EBITDA growing 32% YoY, and net profit improving 39% YoY.</li>
<li>North America revenue increased 12% YoY and 8% QoQ to record high of INR21B. Strong momentum in complex portfolio and continued cost optimization are driving consistent profitable growth in U.S.</li>
<li>Complex generics are expected to contribute 50%+ of revenue in the next couple of years. This calls for accelerated growth and better margin.</li>
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Lupin Ltd (LPC IN) has reported solid set of numbers for Q3FY23, with revenue increasing 11% YoY, EBITDA growing 32% YoY, and net profit improving 39% YoY.
North America revenue increased 12% YoY and 8% QoQ to record high of INR21B. Strong momentum in complex portfolio and continued cost optimization are driving consistent profitable growth in U.S.
Complex generics are expected to contribute 50%+ of revenue in the next couple of years. This calls for accelerated growth and better margin.


Lupin Ltd (LPC IN): Differentiated Portfolio Drives Solid Q3FY25 Performance; Momentum to Continue

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<ul><li>Titan: Consolidated jewellery sales (ex-bullion) grew 27.3% YoY to INR159.9bn (in-line) powered by gold prices growth (up 25% YoY)</li><li>Domestic jewellery (ex-bullion) grew 25.4% YoY</li><li>Secondary UCP/LTL growth remained healthy at 28/22% respectively underpinned by a strong festive and wedding season (consol topline growth stood at 25.2% YoY at INR 177.4bn, in-line)</li></ul><p><em>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.</em></p>

Titan: Consolidated jewellery sales (ex-bullion) grew 27.3% YoY to INR159.9bn (in-line) powered by gold prices growth (up 25% YoY)Domestic jewellery (ex-bullion) grew 25.4% YoYSecondary UCP/LTL growth remained healthy at 28/22% respectively underpinned by a strong festive and wedding season (consol topline growth stood at 25.2% YoY at INR 177.4bn, in-line)Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

HSIE Results Daily: Titan, Infoedge, Zydus Lifesciences, Max Financial, Happiest Minds Technologies

APAC IPOs & Placements, Aequitas Research

Akshat Shah

APAC IPOs & Placements

IPOs and Placements coverage across Asia Pacific

Aequitas Research

We cover all listing across the Asia Pacific along with follow-up placements. As of Dec 2020, our team had covered 539 IPOs with a hit rate of 73.5% and 685 placements with a hit rate of 66.8%.

We combine fundamental bottom-up views with our proprietary quantitative framework to provide a holistic coverage across new listings and placements. Our coverage includes pre-IPO notes before the deal is launched, follow-up analysis once the deal is live and post-listing trading analysis as well.

Equity Capital Markets

Whirlpool of India / Equity Capital Markets

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/whirlpool-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:1538:1" rel="noopener">Whirlpool Corp (WHR US)</a> is looking to raise about INR 46bn (US$530m) from selling a stake of about 31% in Whirlpool of India Limited (WHIRL).</li>
<li>In an announcement released on Jan 30, 2025, the firm mentioned its ultimate parent’s intention to sell down its interest in WHIRL from 51% to 20% by mid-to-late 2025.</li>
<li>In this note, we talk about the past deal performance and other deal dynamics.</li>
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Whirlpool Corp (WHR US) is looking to raise about INR 46bn (US$530m) from selling a stake of about 31% in Whirlpool of India Limited (WHIRL).
In an announcement released on Jan 30, 2025, the firm mentioned its ultimate parent’s intention to sell down its interest in WHIRL from 51% to 20% by mid-to-late 2025.
In this note, we talk about the past deal performance and other deal dynamics.


Whirlpool of India OFS Early Look - Another Large Selldown by Parent

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories / Equity Bottom-Up

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/dr-reddy-s-laboratories-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:16406:1" rel="noopener">Dr. Reddy's Laboratories (DRRD IN)</a> reported Q3FY25 US business revenue of INR33.8B, up 1% YoY, mainly dragged by lower contribution from Lenalidomide. Q3FY25 EBITDA margin deteriorated to 27.5% (Q3FY24: 29.3%).</li>
<li>Limited growth catalysts remain major overhang. No near-term key launches lined-up to fill the void created by Lenalidomide. Moreover, paltry new launches in the U.S. entail limited revenue visibility.</li>
<li>Lack of near-term catalyst and bleak growth outlook justify cheaper valuation of Dr. Reddy’s. We do not consider Dr. Reddy’s as value buying opportunity and remain bearish on the name.</li>
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Dr. Reddy's Laboratories (DRRD IN) reported Q3FY25 US business revenue of INR33.8B, up 1% YoY, mainly dragged by lower contribution from Lenalidomide. Q3FY25 EBITDA margin deteriorated to 27.5% (Q3FY24: 29.3%).
Limited growth catalysts remain major overhang. No near-term key launches lined-up to fill the void created by Lenalidomide. Moreover, paltry new launches in the U.S. entail limited revenue visibility.
Lack of near-term catalyst and bleak growth outlook justify cheaper valuation of Dr. Reddy’s. We do not consider Dr. Reddy’s as value buying opportunity and remain bearish on the name.


Dr. Reddy's Laboratories (DRRD IN): Q3FY25 Result- Subdued US Business Dents Margin; Somber Outlook

India

Cadila Healthcare Ltd. manufactures, and markets healthcare solutions ranging from formulations, active pharmaceutical ingredients, vaccines, diagnostics, health and dietetic foods, animal healthcare to cosmeceuticals.  The Company's products are available in tablets, capsules, injections, liquids, dry syrups, powders, granules, and ointments.

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Zydus Lifesciences Ltd (ZYDUSLIF IN)

APAC Healthcare Weekly (Mar 2)- Celltrion, Samsung Biologics, Biocon, Zydus Life, Healthcare Global

APAC healthcare companies continued to get approvals for new products and initiates clinical trials. The companies continued with acquisitions and...

Tina Banerjee

Lupin Ltd (LPC IN): Differentiated Portfolio Drives Solid Q3FY25 Performance; Momentum to Continue

Lupin reports strong Q3FY23 result with revenue up 11% YoY, EBITDA up 32% YoY, and PAT up 39% YoY. North America revenue hits record high, driven...

Tina Banerjee

HSIE Results Daily: Titan, Infoedge, Zydus Lifesciences, Max Financial, Happiest Minds Technologies

Titan: Consolidated jewellery sales (ex-bullion) grew 27.3% YoY to INR159.9bn (in-line) powered by gold prices growth (up 25% YoY). Domestic...

HDFC Securities

Whirlpool of India OFS Early Look - Another Large Selldown by Parent

Whirlpool Corporation is looking to raise about INR 46bn (US$530m) from selling a 31% stake in Whirlpool of India Ltd. In this note, we talk about...

Akshat Shah

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories (DRRD IN): Q3FY25 Result- Subdued US Business Dents Margin; Somber Outlook

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories reports stagnant US revenue in Q3FY25, dragged by lower contribution from Lenalidomide. Lack of growth catalysts...

Tina Banerjee

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APAC Healthcare Weekly (Mar 2)- Celltrion, Samsung Biologics, Biocon, Zydus Life, Healthcare Global

APAC healthcare companies continued to get approvals for new products and initiates clinical trials. The companies continued with acquisitions and...

Tina Banerjee

Lupin Ltd (LPC IN): Differentiated Portfolio Drives Solid Q3FY25 Performance; Momentum to Continue

​Lupin reports strong Q3FY23 result with revenue up 11% YoY, EBITDA up 32% YoY, and PAT up 39% YoY. North America revenue hits record high, driven...

Tina Banerjee

HSIE Results Daily: Titan, Infoedge, Zydus Lifesciences, Max Financial, Happiest Minds Technologies

Titan: Consolidated jewellery sales (ex-bullion) grew 27.3% YoY to INR159.9bn (in-line) powered by gold prices growth (up 25% YoY). Domestic...

HDFC Securities

Whirlpool of India OFS Early Look - Another Large Selldown by Parent

Whirlpool Corporation is looking to raise about INR 46bn (US$530m) from selling a 31% stake in Whirlpool of India Ltd. In this note, we talk about...

Akshat Shah

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories (DRRD IN): Q3FY25 Result- Subdued US Business Dents Margin; Somber Outlook

​Dr. Reddy's Laboratories reports stagnant US revenue in Q3FY25, dragged by lower contribution from Lenalidomide. Lack of growth catalysts...

Tina Banerjee

Lupin reports strong Q3FY23 result with revenue up 11% YoY, EBITDA up 32% YoY, and PAT up 39% YoY. North America revenue hits record high, driven...

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories reports stagnant US revenue in Q3FY25, dragged by lower contribution from Lenalidomide. Lack of growth catalysts...