Global Healthcare Analyst

Tina Banerjee

Equity Bottom-Up

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories / Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>In Q3FY24, <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> posted highest ever revenue of INR72B, led by U.S. and Europe generics businesses, with contribution from both base business and new product launches.</li>
<li>Underperformance in the domestic market continued in Q3FY24. However, the company’s initiatives regarding innovative and new generic drugs for Indian market should place it for long-term accelerated growth.</li>
<li>Last month, Dr. Reddy's acquired MenoLabs, a leading women’s health and dietary supplement branded portfolio of seven products designed to provide health support and address symptoms of perimenopause and menopause.  </li>
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In Q3FY24, Dr. Reddy's Laboratories (DRRD IN) posted highest ever revenue of INR72B, led by U.S. and Europe generics businesses, with contribution from both base business and new product launches.
Underperformance in the domestic market continued in Q3FY24. However, the company’s initiatives regarding innovative and new generic drugs for Indian market should place it for long-term accelerated growth.
Last month, Dr. Reddy's acquired MenoLabs, a leading women’s health and dietary supplement branded portfolio of seven products designed to provide health support and address symptoms of perimenopause and menopause.  


Dr. Reddy's Laboratories (DRRD IN): US and Europe Drive Highest Ever Sales in Q3; Profit Surges 11%

Zydus Lifesciences Ltd / Equity Bottom-Up

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/zydus-lifesciences-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:12914:1" rel="noopener">Zydus Lifesciences Ltd (ZYDUSLIF IN)</a> reported 16% YoY and 7% QoQ growth in India formulation business revenue in Q3FY24 on the back of healthy volume growth and new product launches.</li>
<li>Profitability improvement continued, with Q3FY24 improving 200 basis points YoY to 24.5%. Net profit surged 27% YoY.</li>
<li>The Board approved INR6 billion buyback, representing 0.59% of total outstanding equity shares at a price of INR1005 per share (25% premium to last closing price) via tender offer route.</li>
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Zydus Lifesciences Ltd (ZYDUSLIF IN) reported 16% YoY and 7% QoQ growth in India formulation business revenue in Q3FY24 on the back of healthy volume growth and new product launches.
Profitability improvement continued, with Q3FY24 improving 200 basis points YoY to 24.5%. Net profit surged 27% YoY.
The Board approved INR6 billion buyback, representing 0.59% of total outstanding equity shares at a price of INR1005 per share (25% premium to last closing price) via tender offer route.


Zydus Lifesciences (ZYDUSLIF IN): Strong India Momentum; Q3 Net Profit Jumps 27%; Buyback Approved

Pan-Asia Index Rebalances/ Events/ Delta One, Periscope Analytics

Brian Freitas

Pan-Asia Index Rebalances/ Events/ Delta One

Periscope Analytics

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The analysis includes forecasted inclusions and exclusions to all major Asian indices that have significant amount of tracking assets, including estimates of passive buy/sell flow on the stocks. The service also provides commentary and impact of market consultations, ground rule changes, and other events (IPOs, spin-offs, M&A) that could lead to index changes and passive flow.

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Event-Driven Trades Across Asia Pacific

Index Rebalance

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<li>There will be a bunch of rebalance announcements towards the start and at the end of the coming week. This includes the <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/hong-kong-hang-seng-index" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:22899:1" rel="noopener">HSI</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/hang-seng-china-enterprises-index" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:22900:1" rel="noopener">HSCEI</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/hang-seng-tech-index" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:31367:1" rel="noopener">HSTECH</a>, HSCI, HSIII and global indices.</li>
<li>The review period for the March rebalance of the <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/s-p-asx-200" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:22901:1" rel="noopener">S&amp;P/ASX 200</a> and related indices ends on 16 February. The announcement of the changes will come couple of weeks later.</li>
<li>There were HUGE inflows to mainland China ETFs for yet another week as Central Huijin indicated that they would continue to buy/create ETFs units.</li>
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There will be a bunch of rebalance announcements towards the start and at the end of the coming week. This includes the HSI, HSCEI, HSTECH, HSCI, HSIII and global indices.
The review period for the March rebalance of the S&amp;P/ASX 200 and related indices ends on 16 February. The announcement of the changes will come couple of weeks later.
There were HUGE inflows to mainland China ETFs for yet another week as Central Huijin indicated that they would continue to buy/create ETFs units.


Index Rebalance & ETF Flow Recap: STAR100, NEXT50, LowVol30, KOSPI200, TW50, NWD, ITC, India Float

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Thematic (Sector/Industry)

<ul><li>Lupin: EBITDA growth (+98% YoY and +11% QoQ) was led by 20% YoY sales growth (US: flat QoQ, India +13% YoY, EMEA: +36% YoY and +71% RoW), higher GM (+629 bps YoY), but it was partly offset by higher costs (staff/R&amp;D/SG&amp;A up +16/ 23/ 15% YoY)</li><li>LPC expects the US business to see single-digit growth on traction in gSpiriva (targets ~40% market share in FY25) and new launches (opthal, injectable, respiratory, etc.)</li><li>It expects its India business to see double-digit growth as slower growth in anti-diabetic (patent expiry of in-licensing products in FY25) is expected to be offset by traction in key therapies and new launches</li></ul>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.

Lupin: EBITDA growth (+98% YoY and +11% QoQ) was led by 20% YoY sales growth (US: flat QoQ, India +13% YoY, EMEA: +36% YoY and +71% RoW), higher GM (+629 bps YoY), but it was partly offset by higher costs (staff/R&amp;D/SG&amp;A up +16/ 23/ 15% YoY)LPC expects the US business to see single-digit growth on traction in gSpiriva (targets ~40% market share in FY25) and new launches (opthal, injectable, respiratory, etc.)It expects its India business to see double-digit growth as slower growth in anti-diabetic (patent expiry of in-licensing products in FY25) is expected to be offset by traction in key therapies and new launchesContent 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: Lupin, Cummins, Apollo Tyres, Kalpataru Projects International

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<ul><li>The company’s sales increased by 20.2% YoY to Rs 5,197 Cr, and the growth was majorly led by its US business of $212 (+0.5% Q0Q).</li><li>The US sales continue to see encouraging traction in sales of gSuperb, gAlbuterol, gLisinopril, and new launches Darunivar (exclusivity in 800 mg) and gSpiriva (32% Market Share in the last 5 months) while the base business experienced low single-digit price erosion.</li><li>The India business (+13.4% YoY) outperformed IPM growth in key therapies such as CVS and anti-diabetic. </li></ul>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.

The company’s sales increased by 20.2% YoY to Rs 5,197 Cr, and the growth was majorly led by its US business of $212 (+0.5% Q0Q).The US sales continue to see encouraging traction in sales of gSuperb, gAlbuterol, gLisinopril, and new launches Darunivar (exclusivity in 800 mg) and gSpiriva (32% Market Share in the last 5 months) while the base business experienced low single-digit price erosion.The India business (+13.4% YoY) outperformed IPM growth in key therapies such as CVS and anti-diabetic. 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.

India

Lupin Limited manufactures bulk actives and formulations. The principal bulk actives manufactured by it include Rifampicin, Pyrazinamide, Ethambutol (anti-TB), Cephalosporins (anti-infectives) and cardiovasculars. The company also possesses competencies in phytomedicines, in which medicines are made out of plant and herbal resources supported by the discipline of modern medicine.

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Lupin Ltd (LPC IN)

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Tina Banerjee

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Tina Banerjee

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Brian Freitas

HSIE Results Daily: Lupin, Cummins, Apollo Tyres, Kalpataru Projects International

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HDFC Securities

LUPIN Ltd - Margins Guidance Increased

The company’s sales increased by 20.2% YoY to Rs 5,197 Cr, and the growth was majorly led by its US business of $212 (+0.5% Q0Q).

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Dr. Reddy's Laboratories (DRRD IN): US and Europe Drive Highest Ever Sales in Q3; Profit Surges 11%

​Dr. Reddy's Laboratories achieves record revenue in Q3FY24, driven by volume gains and new launched in U.S. and Europe. The company has recently...

Tina Banerjee

Zydus Lifesciences (ZYDUSLIF IN): Strong India Momentum; Q3 Net Profit Jumps 27%; Buyback Approved

​Zydus Lifesciences reported strong revenue growth and improved profitability in Q3FY24, leading to a 27% increase in net profit. The company also...

Tina Banerjee

Index Rebalance & ETF Flow Recap: STAR100, NEXT50, LowVol30, KOSPI200, TW50, NWD, ITC, India Float

This recap highlights Insights covering Asian index rebalances (announcements/ forecasts/ IPO Fast Entry/ M&A driven changes). We also highlight...

Brian Freitas

HSIE Results Daily: Lupin, Cummins, Apollo Tyres, Kalpataru Projects International

Lupin: EBITDA growth (+98% YoY and +11% QoQ) was led by 20% YoY sales growth (US: flat QoQ, India +13% YoY, EMEA: +36% YoY and +71% RoW),

HDFC Securities

LUPIN Ltd - Margins Guidance Increased

The company’s sales increased by 20.2% YoY to Rs 5,197 Cr, and the growth was majorly led by its US business of $212 (+0.5% Q0Q).

Axis Direct

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories achieves record revenue in Q3FY24, driven by volume gains and new launched in U.S. and Europe. The company has recently...

Zydus Lifesciences reported strong revenue growth and improved profitability in Q3FY24, leading to a 27% increase in net profit. The company also...