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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/mankind-pharma-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:36389:1" rel="noopener">Mankind Pharma (6596876Z IN)</a>, a pharmaceutical company, is seeking to raise up to Rs45 billion (US$550 million) in April, according to press reports.</li>
<li>In <em><strong><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/mankind-pharma-ipo-the-bull-case" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:99882" rel="noopener">Mankind Pharma IPO: The Bull Case</a></strong></em>, we highlighted the key elements of the bull case. In this note, we outline the bear case.</li>
<li>The key elements of the bear case rest on worrying recent developments, FCF burn, rise in inventory days and a steady decline in RoCE.   </li>
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Mankind Pharma (6596876Z IN), a pharmaceutical company, is seeking to raise up to Rs45 billion (US$550 million) in April, according to press reports.
In Mankind Pharma IPO: The Bull Case, we highlighted the key elements of the bull case. In this note, we outline the bear case.
The key elements of the bear case rest on worrying recent developments, FCF burn, rise in inventory days and a steady decline in RoCE.   


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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/mankind-pharma-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:36389:1" rel="noopener">Mankind Pharma (6596876Z IN)</a>, a pharmaceutical company, is seeking to raise up to Rs45 billion (US$550 million) in April, according to press reports.</li>
<li>Mankind Pharma is India’s fourth-largest pharmaceutical company in terms of domestic sales and second-largest in terms of sales volume in FY22, according to IQVIA.</li>
<li>The key elements of the bull case rest on a track record of growing brands and market share,  accelerating growth rates, and profitability with margins in a relatively tight range.</li>
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Mankind Pharma (6596876Z IN), a pharmaceutical company, is seeking to raise up to Rs45 billion (US$550 million) in April, according to press reports.
Mankind Pharma is India’s fourth-largest pharmaceutical company in terms of domestic sales and second-largest in terms of sales volume in FY22, according to IQVIA.
The key elements of the bull case rest on a track record of growing brands and market share,  accelerating growth rates, and profitability with margins in a relatively tight range.


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Tina Banerjee

Equity Bottom-Up

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/lotus-pharmaceutical-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:20568:1" rel="noopener">Lotus Pharmaceutical (1795 TT)</a> ended 2022 on a strong note. Full-year 2022 revenue grew 15.7% YoY to NT$14.6B. 2022 was the third consecutive year that Lotus achieved double-digit annual growth.</li>
<li>The export markets outside of Asia grew 28% YoY, largely contributed by the launch of multiple myeloma drug lenalidomide in a number of markets around the world, including the U.S.</li>
<li>In December, Lotus took over the Eli Lily’s Alimta business in Taiwan for $62M. Alimta is a first-line treatment for NSCLC with high brand loyalty.</li>
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Lotus Pharmaceutical (1795 TT) ended 2022 on a strong note. Full-year 2022 revenue grew 15.7% YoY to NT$14.6B. 2022 was the third consecutive year that Lotus achieved double-digit annual growth.
The export markets outside of Asia grew 28% YoY, largely contributed by the launch of multiple myeloma drug lenalidomide in a number of markets around the world, including the U.S.
In December, Lotus took over the Eli Lily’s Alimta business in Taiwan for $62M. Alimta is a first-line treatment for NSCLC with high brand loyalty.


Lotus Pharmaceutical (1795 TT): 2022 Ends with Mid-Teen Revenue Growth; Further Steam Still Left

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/mankind-pharma-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:36389:1" rel="noopener">Mankind Pharma (6596876Z IN)</a>, India’s fourth largest pharmaceutical company, has filed DRHP for INR55B IPO, which is comprised of an OFS of 40M shares by promoters and existing investors.  </li>
<li>Mankind has 36 pharma brands that have each achieved annual revenue of more than INR500M. 18 of its brands are among 300 top selling brands of the Indian pharma market.</li>
<li>During FY20–22, domestic sales of Mankind had a CAGR of ~16%, which is ~1.5 times that of the Indian pharma market, which grew at a CAGR of ~11%.</li>
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Mankind Pharma (6596876Z IN), India’s fourth largest pharmaceutical company, has filed DRHP for INR55B IPO, which is comprised of an OFS of 40M shares by promoters and existing investors.  
Mankind has 36 pharma brands that have each achieved annual revenue of more than INR500M. 18 of its brands are among 300 top selling brands of the Indian pharma market.
During FY20–22, domestic sales of Mankind had a CAGR of ~16%, which is ~1.5 times that of the Indian pharma market, which grew at a CAGR of ~11%.


Mankind Pharma (6596876Z IN) Pre-IPO: Solid India-Centric Growth Story Fueled by Marquee Brands

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/ajanta-pharma-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:10053:1" rel="noopener">Ajanta Pharma (AJP IN)</a> has a well-diversified business model in terms of markets and therapies. The company’s largest revenue contributing segment, branded generics is seeing healthy double-digit revenue growth.</li>
<li>Ajanta focuses on limited competition product in US. Going forward, the US business will see accelerated growth, driven by new launches. Ajanta plans to file 10–12 ANDAs during FY23.</li>
<li>Ajanta has taken 1% price increase across all its market, which should drive margin improvement in coming quarters. The company has guided for EBITDA margin of 26–27% for FY23.</li>
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Ajanta Pharma (AJP IN) has a well-diversified business model in terms of markets and therapies. The company’s largest revenue contributing segment, branded generics is seeing healthy double-digit revenue growth.
Ajanta focuses on limited competition product in US. Going forward, the US business will see accelerated growth, driven by new launches. Ajanta plans to file 10–12 ANDAs during FY23.
Ajanta has taken 1% price increase across all its market, which should drive margin improvement in coming quarters. The company has guided for EBITDA margin of 26–27% for FY23.


Ajanta Pharma (AJP IN): Branded Generics Focus Ensures Consistent Growth

India

Alkem Laboratories Limited operates as a pharmaceutical company. The Company researches, develops, manufactures, and markets generic and branded pharmaceuticals. Alkem also provides nutraceuticals, functional foods, health foods, and herbal products.

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Mankind Pharma IPO: The Bull Case

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Arun George

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Tina Banerjee

Mankind Pharma (6596876Z IN) Pre-IPO: Solid India-Centric Growth Story Fueled by Marquee Brands

Mankind Pharma has filed for INR55B IPO, which can be the second largest among Indian healthcare companies. Strong brand positioning is the key...

Tina Banerjee

Ajanta Pharma (AJP IN): Branded Generics Focus Ensures Consistent Growth

Strong presence in high growth Asia and Africa markets ensures healthy revenue growth in mid-term, while US business should be long-term value...

Tina Banerjee

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