Commenting on the results, Chairman and Managing Director, Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw said – ?Biocon has delivered strong growth in all business segments and we are confident of maintaining this momentum in the next quarter. I am particularly pleased that we have filed a US IND application for IN 105 (Oral Insulin), one of our leading innovative research programs?.
Performance Highlights
For nine months ended December 31, 2009
Biocon Group including German Subsidiary AxiCorp
— Total Income at Rs 1,739 crores. Up 47% YoY.
— EBITDA at Rs 369 crores. YoY growth was 33%.
— PAT at Rs 213 crores. YoY growth was 212%.
— Operating Margin at 21%.
— Earnings Per Share at Rs 11.
Biocon Group excluding German Subsidiary AxiCorp
— Total Income at Rs 1,079 crores. Up 21% YoY.
— EBITDA at Rs 328 crores. YoY growth was 21%.
— PAT at Rs 192 crores. Up 190% YoY.
— Operating Margin at 30%.
For three months ended December 31, 2009
Biocon Group including German Subsidiary AxiCorp.
— Total Income at Rs 642 crores. Up 42% YoY.
–EBITDA at Rs 133 crores. YoY growth was 19%.
— PAT at Rs 81 crores. YoY growth was 187%.
— Operating Margin at 21%.
— Earnings Per Share at Rs 4.
Biocon Group excluding German Subsidiary AxiCorp
— Total Income at Rs 382 crores. YoY growth was 29%.
— EBITDA at Rs 114 crores. YoY growth of 7%.
— PAT at Rs 71 crores. YoY growth was 159%.
— Operating Margin at 30%.
Other highlights:
— A key highlight in this quarter was the filing of a US IND application for our IN-105 (oral insulin) program.
— Total headcount for the group is 4000+ employees.
Key revenue drivers for 9M FY10 were –
— Robust sales of APIs, specifically statins and immuno-suppressants in developed markets.
— Healthy insulin sales in India and emerging markets.
— Strong 37% YoY growth in branded formulations.
— Research services deliver top line growth of 32% YoY.
Business Operations and Outlook
Biopharmaceuticals ?
— Branded Formulations ? This segment has posted a strong 37% YoY growth with 9M FY10 revenues crossing Rs 100 crores. This segment caters to the Indian market and accounts for ~10% of Biocon (excluding Axicorp) revenues.
Performance highlights of therapeutic segments:
Diabetology
— Bayer?s Breeze-2, Blood Glucose Monitor launched by Biocon in India to support improved diabetes therapy.
Oncology
— As part of life cycle management, Biocon, in partnership with the HCG group, initiated a trial on Nimotuzumab (BIOMAb EGFR) in cervical cancer patients.
— Over 600 patients treated with Abraxane in India since its launch in July 2008.
— Nufil Safe was launched as the 16th brand in the Filgrastim market; has surged to the 6th position.
Nephrology
— Brand ERYPRO safe has garnered a ~9% market share in the Erythropoietin market.
— Within three years of launch, Biocon has garnered a ~10% market share in the Nephrology segment.
Cardiology
— Clotide ( Eptifibatide) is now the No 1 brand in its category within 12 months of launch.
— Research and Development ? Historically, Biocon?s R&D programs have been financed entirely from internal accruals. Total R&D spend, as a proportion of Biocon standalone revenue, now stands at 8%. This is reflective of our increased investment in pipeline expansion and advancing our novel programs to Phase II/III Human Clinical trials. The Mylan partnership for biosimilars is also making satisfactory progress. Additionally, Biocon?s strategic research alliances with Amylin and Vaccinex is enabling us to expand our footprint in drug innovation. This multi-pronged research strategy has yielded a high potential R&D pipeline that is risk balanced between novel and generic programs.
— AxiCorp ? The German subsidiary?s traditional business remained its key revenue driver along with accretion from the Metformin tender.
— Markets ? Biocon will increasingly focus on expanding its sales in the emerging markets. As of December 2009, India and the emerging markets accounted for ~40% of Biocon?s consolidated revenues.
?We are pleased to report continued progress in driving near-term growth through a strong focus on our insulins portfolio in emerging markets, our branded formulations sales in India and our API sales globally. This strategic focus has helped fuel our R&D investments in novel and biosimilar antibodies and in oral insulin in a risk-mitigated way.?- Dr. Arun Chandavarkar, Chief Operating Officer.
Research Services ?
— Syngene has posted a strong top line growth of 34% YoY and EBITDA growth of 69% YoY.
— On the business front, Syngene?s clients are reinitiating programs that were put on hold last year. This quarter also has seen the addition of new customers.
?Syngene anticipates a further ramp-up in business with existing global customers. This is supported by investments made in the last 18 months. Importantly, there is a clear trend of increased outsourcing of integrated drug discovery programs which Syngene is well positioned to capitalize on? ? Dr. Goutam Das, Chief Operating Officer, Syngene International.
