Senior Credit Analyst, Lucror Analytics

Leonard Law, CFA

Senior Credit Analyst

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Lucror Analytics

Lucror Analytics is a leading credit and ESG research specialist and a provider of technology solutions for differentiated fixed income strategies. Our roots are in bottom-up fundamental credit analysis with a specialization in high yield corporate credits from Europe, Asia and Latin America. We are one of few research specialists integrating ESG considerations with fundamental credit research through a dedicated ESG platform. Our ESG assessment covers five key criteria: Disclosure, E,S, & G Pillars, Controversies, ESG Impact on Credit and ESG Momentum.

Recognizing the importance and value-add of Factor Investing in fixed income, Lucror developed the Smart Quant Navigator (SQN), an intuitive platform that helps clients devise and implement factor-based strategies ranging from pure quant to active fundamental, with integrated ESG.

Our company has been at the forefront of developments in the fixed income markets, identifying opportunities and consistently delivering new products and value-adding solutions to clients. Lucror has close relationships with the largest and most reputable asset managers, family offices, hedge funds, investment and wealth managers globally.

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<li>Lucror Analytics' ESG Scores are based on a 3-tiered scale and are adjusted for Controversies (if applicable).</li>
<li>We assess Teva's ESG as "Adequate", in line with its "Adequate" Environmental and Social scores. The company has "Strong" Governance. Controversies are "Material", but Disclosure is "Strong".</li>
<li>Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Limited is a global company that develops, produces and markets generic medicines and a focused portfolio of speciality medicines.</li>
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Lucror Analytics' ESG Scores are based on a 3-tiered scale and are adjusted for Controversies (if applicable).
We assess Teva's ESG as "Adequate", in line with its "Adequate" Environmental and Social scores. The company has "Strong" Governance. Controversies are "Material", but Disclosure is "Strong".
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Limited is a global company that develops, produces and markets generic medicines and a focused portfolio of speciality medicines.


Global Healthcare Analyst

Tina Banerjee

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Celltrion Healthcare   / Equity Bottom-Up

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/celltrion-healthcare" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:23641:1" rel="noopener">Celltrion Healthcare (091990 KS)</a> is expected to launch Humira biosimilar, Yuflyma, in the U.S. market in July 2023. Despite heavy competition, as high-concentration citrate-free formulation, Yuflyma has competitive edge.</li>
<li>In April 2023, Celltrion has launched bevacizumab biosimilar, Vegzelma in the U.S. Vegzelma will be the first product that the company will be directly selling in the U.S.</li>
<li>Through portfolio expansion, Celltrion increased target market size to $53.7B in 2023 from $20.6B in 2020, representing 161% growth. For 2024, the target market is expected to increase to $91.3B.</li>
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Celltrion Healthcare (091990 KS) is expected to launch Humira biosimilar, Yuflyma, in the U.S. market in July 2023. Despite heavy competition, as high-concentration citrate-free formulation, Yuflyma has competitive edge.
In April 2023, Celltrion has launched bevacizumab biosimilar, Vegzelma in the U.S. Vegzelma will be the first product that the company will be directly selling in the U.S.
Through portfolio expansion, Celltrion increased target market size to $53.7B in 2023 from $20.6B in 2020, representing 161% growth. For 2024, the target market is expected to increase to $91.3B.


Celltrion Healthcare (091990 KS): Portfolio Enhancement to Drive Business Growth

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/samsung-biologics-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:22932:1" rel="noopener">Samsung Biologics (207940 KS)</a> is expected to report strong Q4 results, with double-digit revenue growth. Partial operation of Plant 4 will impact profitability, which will be continued through H12023.</li>
<li>The Chairman of the company has been selling shares, causing recent pullback in the stock, which should be considered as an attractive entry point.</li>
<li>The long-term growth story remains intact, with all eyes being on upcoming conference where the company may unfold its capex plan amid stellar order book and industry demand.</li>
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Samsung Biologics (207940 KS) is expected to report strong Q4 results, with double-digit revenue growth. Partial operation of Plant 4 will impact profitability, which will be continued through H12023.
The Chairman of the company has been selling shares, causing recent pullback in the stock, which should be considered as an attractive entry point.
The long-term growth story remains intact, with all eyes being on upcoming conference where the company may unfold its capex plan amid stellar order book and industry demand.


Samsung Biologics (207940 KS): Near-Term Key Positive Catalysts

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/cipla-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:3918:1" rel="noopener">Cipla Ltd (CIPLA IN)</a> is a strong play in Indian generic pharmaceutical industry, due to its niche and differentiated respiratory and peptide injectable portfolio, which has less competition.</li>
<li>The company has launched couple of complex respiratory products in the US market, which has accelerated its revenue growth. Multiple high-value launches are also lined up for this year.</li>
<li>Cipla’s India business is on a strong footing, led by core portfolio tailwind in prescription and trade generics businesses. Q2FY23 marked the sixth consecutive quarter of market beating growth.</li>
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Cipla Ltd (CIPLA IN) is a strong play in Indian generic pharmaceutical industry, due to its niche and differentiated respiratory and peptide injectable portfolio, which has less competition.
The company has launched couple of complex respiratory products in the US market, which has accelerated its revenue growth. Multiple high-value launches are also lined up for this year.
Cipla’s India business is on a strong footing, led by core portfolio tailwind in prescription and trade generics businesses. Q2FY23 marked the sixth consecutive quarter of market beating growth.


2023 High Conviction Idea: Cipla (CIPLA IN)- Complex Generics and India Business to Drive Growth

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 strong Q2FY23 results, with revenue growing 9% y/y, mainly driven by North America business due to launch of gRevlimid in the US market.</li>
<li>GRevlimid is not a one-off opportunity and will contribute meaningfully over the next few quarters as well. Price erosion in the base business continues to be within normal range.</li>
<li>Adjusted for the covid product sales during Q2 FY22, and the brand divestment income in Q1 FY23, Indian business has grown in mid-teens year-over-year and mid-single digit sequentially.</li>
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Dr. Reddy's Laboratories (DRRD IN) reported strong Q2FY23 results, with revenue growing 9% y/y, mainly driven by North America business due to launch of gRevlimid in the US market.
GRevlimid is not a one-off opportunity and will contribute meaningfully over the next few quarters as well. Price erosion in the base business continues to be within normal range.
Adjusted for the covid product sales during Q2 FY22, and the brand divestment income in Q1 FY23, Indian business has grown in mid-teens year-over-year and mid-single digit sequentially.


Dr. Reddy's Laboratories (DRRD IN): New Launch Aided Q2 Result; Rich Pipeline Lends Visibility

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Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Limited operates as a pharmaceutical company. The Company develops, manufactures, and markets generic and branded human pharmaceuticals, as well as active pharmaceutical ingredients. Teva Pharmaceutical Industries serves customers worldwide.

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Teva - ESG Report - Lucror Analytics

Lucror Analytics' ESG Scores are based on a 3-tiered scale and are adjusted for Controversies (if applicable). We assess Teva's ESG as "Adequate",...

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Celltrion Healthcare (091990 KS): Portfolio Enhancement to Drive Business Growth

Celltrion Healthcare is expected to launch Humira biosimilar in US in July 2023. Through portfolio expansion, Celltrion aims to increase target...

Tina Banerjee

Samsung Biologics (207940 KS): Near-Term Key Positive Catalysts

Upcoming participation in healthcare conference, Q4 result, and biosimilar launch in US are key catalysts to watch. Ongoing capex amid strong order...

Tina Banerjee

2023 High Conviction Idea: Cipla (CIPLA IN)- Complex Generics and India Business to Drive Growth

Cipla is a strong play on Indian pharma. Riding on a differentiated product portfolio and new launches gaining market share, Cipla is well...

Tina Banerjee

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories (DRRD IN): New Launch Aided Q2 Result; Rich Pipeline Lends Visibility

Dr. Reddy’s reported record high quarterly revenue, supported by new launch. Pipeline of new launches in US, steady growth in India, and improved...

Tina Banerjee

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