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Sudarshan Bhandari

India Equity Analyst - Fundamental & Thematic

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Strides Pharma Science  / Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>Strides Pharma achieved record growth in the US, launched high-ticket generics, and is spinning off OneSource CDMO with a projected valuation of $1.8-$2 billion by Q4FY25.</li>
<li>Deleveraging efforts, diversified revenue streams, and regulatory approvals position Strides for profitability recovery, with expected FY26 EBITDA of ₹1,000 crore, driving long-term growth.</li>
<li>Strides is evolving into a leaner, growth-focused entity with reduced debt, a strong US portfolio, and OneSource spin-off, offering ~25% upside from its current market valuation.</li>
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Strides Pharma achieved record growth in the US, launched high-ticket generics, and is spinning off OneSource CDMO with a projected valuation of $1.8-$2 billion by Q4FY25.
Deleveraging efforts, diversified revenue streams, and regulatory approvals position Strides for profitability recovery, with expected FY26 EBITDA of ₹1,000 crore, driving long-term growth.
Strides is evolving into a leaner, growth-focused entity with reduced debt, a strong US portfolio, and OneSource spin-off, offering ~25% upside from its current market valuation.


The Beat Ideas: Strides Pharma~ A Growth Play Post OneSource Demerger

Market & Forensics Analyst, Beat the Street

Nimish Maheshwari

Market & Forensics Analyst

Event-Driven

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<li>OneSource is riding the surging demand for GLP-1 drugs, a market projected to reach $30 Billion by 2030, with its expertise in Drug-Device Combination (DDC) solutions.</li>
<li>OneSource is projected to achieve revenue of $350-$400 million over the next 3-4 years from $145 million in 2024 , with an impressive EBITDA margin approaching 40% from 25% in 2024.</li>
<li>OneSource is expected to receive Listing Approval from the Stock Exchanges during Q4 FY25</li>
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OneSource is riding the surging demand for GLP-1 drugs, a market projected to reach $30 Billion by 2030, with its expertise in Drug-Device Combination (DDC) solutions.
OneSource is projected to achieve revenue of $350-$400 million over the next 3-4 years from $145 million in 2024 , with an impressive EBITDA margin approaching 40% from 25% in 2024.
OneSource is expected to receive Listing Approval from the Stock Exchanges during Q4 FY25


Event Driven: Demerger of OneSource: A Multi-Modality CDMO

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

Rubicon Research Limited / Equity Capital Markets

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/rubicon-research-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:43796:1" rel="noopener">Rubicon Research Limited (1453591D IN)</a> is looking to raise about US$155m in its India IPO.</li>
<li>RR’s has shown strong FY25–1Q26 growth, driven by expanding product launches, ANDA approvals, and higher US market penetration, while margins improved with operating leverage and lower R&amp;D intensity.</li>
<li>In our earlier notes, we have looked at the company’s past performance. In this note, we talk about the RHP updates, peer comp and implied valuations in the price range.</li>
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Rubicon Research Limited (1453591D IN) is looking to raise about US$155m in its India IPO.
RR’s has shown strong FY25–1Q26 growth, driven by expanding product launches, ANDA approvals, and higher US market penetration, while margins improved with operating leverage and lower R&amp;D intensity.
In our earlier notes, we have looked at the company’s past performance. In this note, we talk about the RHP updates, peer comp and implied valuations in the price range.


Rubicon Research IPO - RHP Updates, Peer Comp and Thoughts on Valuation

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<ul><li>Q2FY25 revenues totaling Rs. 1,201 crore, demonstrating a significant y-o-y growth rate of 20%.</li><li>EBITDA stood at Rs. 236 crore, marking a remarkable y-o-y increase of 31%.</li><li>This strong performance not only underscores operational efficiency but also maintains a healthy EBITDA margin of 20%, indicating effective cost management alongside revenue growth.</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>

Q2FY25 revenues totaling Rs. 1,201 crore, demonstrating a significant y-o-y growth rate of 20%.EBITDA stood at Rs. 236 crore, marking a remarkable y-o-y increase of 31%.This strong performance not only underscores operational efficiency but also maintains a healthy EBITDA margin of 20%, indicating effective cost management alongside revenue growth.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.

Strides Pharma Sciences Ltd - Continued Momentum with Another Strong Quarter

Global Healthcare Analyst

Tina Banerjee

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>Australia has recommended against the approval of Eisai Alzheimer’s disease drug Leqembi. Daiichi Sankyo’s Enhertu received conditional approval in China for the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer.</li>
<li>Nihon Kohden has revised its financial forecasts for H1FY25. Shanghai Junshi Biosciences’ toripalimab has been approved for marketing in India for treatment of recurrent or metastatic nasopharyngeal carcinoma.</li>
<li>Akeso Biopharma raised ~$250M, for funding its R&amp;D activities. Celltrion has filed phase 3 clinical trial application in Europe for Cosentyx biosimilar in patients with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis.</li>
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Australia has recommended against the approval of Eisai Alzheimer’s disease drug Leqembi. Daiichi Sankyo’s Enhertu received conditional approval in China for the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer.
Nihon Kohden has revised its financial forecasts for H1FY25. Shanghai Junshi Biosciences’ toripalimab has been approved for marketing in India for treatment of recurrent or metastatic nasopharyngeal carcinoma.
Akeso Biopharma raised ~$250M, for funding its R&amp;D activities. Celltrion has filed phase 3 clinical trial application in Europe for Cosentyx biosimilar in patients with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis.


APAC Healthcare Weekly (Oct 20)- Eisai, Daiichi Sankyo, Junshi Bioscience, Akeso, Celltrion, Neuren

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Strides Pharma Science Limited operates as a pharmaceutical company. The Company provides research and development of biotherapeutic drugs and devices including biosimilars, biobetters, novel formulations, and drug loaded devices.

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The Beat Ideas: Strides Pharma~ A Growth Play Post OneSource Demerger

Strides Pharma's record growth in the US, high-ticket generics, and spin-off of OneSource CDMO set the stage for profitability recovery and long...

Sudarshan Bhandari

Event Driven: Demerger of OneSource: A Multi-Modality CDMO

OneSource poised for growth in the booming GLP-1 drug market, projecting revenue of $350-$400 million by 2024 with strong EBITDA margin and...

Nimish Maheshwari

Rubicon Research IPO - RHP Updates, Peer Comp and Thoughts on Valuation

Rubicon Research Limited (RR) is looking to raise about US$155m in its India IPO. In this note, we talk about the RHP updates, peer comp and...

Akshat Shah

Strides Pharma Sciences Ltd - Continued Momentum with Another Strong Quarter

Q2FY25 revenues totaling Rs. 1,201 crore, demonstrating a significant y-o-y growth rate of 20%. EBITDA stood at Rs. 236 crore, marking a remarkable...

Sharekhan

APAC Healthcare Weekly (Oct 20)- Eisai, Daiichi Sankyo, Junshi Bioscience, Akeso, Celltrion, Neuren

This insight collates key news in APAC healthcare last week. With the earnings season beginning to unfold along with major pharma and healthcare...

Tina Banerjee

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The Beat Ideas: Strides Pharma~ A Growth Play Post OneSource Demerger

​Strides Pharma's record growth in the US, high-ticket generics, and spin-off of OneSource CDMO set the stage for profitability recovery and long...

Sudarshan Bhandari

Event Driven: Demerger of OneSource: A Multi-Modality CDMO

​OneSource poised for growth in the booming GLP-1 drug market, projecting revenue of $350-$400 million by 2024 with strong EBITDA margin and...

Nimish Maheshwari

Rubicon Research IPO - RHP Updates, Peer Comp and Thoughts on Valuation

Rubicon Research Limited (RR) is looking to raise about US$155m in its India IPO. In this note, we talk about the RHP updates, peer comp and...

Akshat Shah

Strides Pharma Sciences Ltd - Continued Momentum with Another Strong Quarter

Q2FY25 revenues totaling Rs. 1,201 crore, demonstrating a significant y-o-y growth rate of 20%. EBITDA stood at Rs. 236 crore, marking a remarkable...

Sharekhan

APAC Healthcare Weekly (Oct 20)- Eisai, Daiichi Sankyo, Junshi Bioscience, Akeso, Celltrion, Neuren

This insight collates key news in APAC healthcare last week. With the earnings season beginning to unfold along with major pharma and healthcare...

Tina Banerjee

Strides Pharma's record growth in the US, high-ticket generics, and spin-off of OneSource CDMO set the stage for profitability recovery and long...

OneSource poised for growth in the booming GLP-1 drug market, projecting revenue of $350-$400 million by 2024 with strong EBITDA margin and...