In today’s briefing:
- Otsuka Holdings (4578 JP): H1 Revenue Rises 17% on Rexulti; Picks Up Jnana Therapeutics for $800M

Otsuka Holdings (4578 JP): H1 Revenue Rises 17% on Rexulti; Picks Up Jnana Therapeutics for $800M
- During 1H24 Otsuka Holdings (4578 JP) reported 18% YoY growth in revenue from pharmaceuticals segment to ¥767B, mainly driven by a 27% YoY growth in Rexulti revenue to ¥122B.
- The company has revised upward 2024 revenue and business profit, while reduced 2024 operating and net profit guidance due to the recording of an impairment loss.
- Otsuka is acquiring Jnana Therapeutics for $800M. The transaction includes JNT-517, a potential first-in-class oral treatment for Phenylketonuria, a rare inherited metabolic disorder. The acquisition will close in 3Q24.
