Pan-Asia Index Flows & Special Situations, Quiddity Advisors

Janaghan Jeyakumar, CFA

Pan-Asia Index Flows & Special Situations

Quiddity Advisors

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Event-Driven

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<li>NIFTY 50 represents the 50 largest stocks listed in the National Stock Exchange (NSE) of India and the NIFTY Next 50 index tracks the next 50 largest names.</li>
<li>With three more trading days left in the reference period, we are presenting our final  expectations for ADDs and DELs for the September 2024 index rebal event.</li>
<li>We see five changes for the NIFTY 100 index which will also affect the NIFTY Next 50 index. There could also be multiple changes for the NIFTY 50 index.</li>
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NIFTY 50 represents the 50 largest stocks listed in the National Stock Exchange (NSE) of India and the NIFTY Next 50 index tracks the next 50 largest names.
With three more trading days left in the reference period, we are presenting our final  expectations for ADDs and DELs for the September 2024 index rebal event.
We see five changes for the NIFTY 100 index which will also affect the NIFTY Next 50 index. There could also be multiple changes for the NIFTY 50 index.


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Global Healthcare Analyst

Tina Banerjee

Equity Bottom-Up

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> had a good start to FY25, with a record high quarterly revenue of INR77B in Q1FY25, beating estimates.</li>
<li>Increase in base business volume in the U.S. and revenue from Sanofi’s vaccine portfolio in India drove the revenue growth. Higher opex and effective tax rate impacted bottom line.</li>
<li>The company will split its shares in the ratio of 1:5. This will be first time in last 20 years the company will be splitting its stocks.  </li>
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Dr. Reddy's Laboratories (DRRD IN) had a good start to FY25, with a record high quarterly revenue of INR77B in Q1FY25, beating estimates.
Increase in base business volume in the U.S. and revenue from Sanofi’s vaccine portfolio in India drove the revenue growth. Higher opex and effective tax rate impacted bottom line.
The company will split its shares in the ratio of 1:5. This will be first time in last 20 years the company will be splitting its stocks.  


Dr. Reddy's Laboratories (DRRD IN): US and India Drive Q1FY25 Result; Announces 1:5 Stock Split

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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> has signed a definitive agreement with <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/haleon-plc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:36122:1" rel="noopener">Haleon (HLN LN)</a> to acquire latter’s global portfolio of consumer healthcare brands in the nicotine replacement therapy outside US.</li>
<li>The company will acquire the portfolio for a total consideration of £500M ($633M). In 2023, the portfolio generated ~£217M ($274M) revenue. Purchase consideration values the business at EV/sales of 2.3x.</li>
<li>The acquisition will not stretch the balance sheet as Dr. Reddy’s has a cash balance of $990M as on March 31, 2024. The transaction is expected to complete in 4Q24.</li>
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Dr. Reddy's Laboratories (DRRD IN) has signed a definitive agreement with Haleon (HLN LN) to acquire latter’s global portfolio of consumer healthcare brands in the nicotine replacement therapy outside US.
The company will acquire the portfolio for a total consideration of £500M ($633M). In 2023, the portfolio generated ~£217M ($274M) revenue. Purchase consideration values the business at EV/sales of 2.3x.
The acquisition will not stretch the balance sheet as Dr. Reddy’s has a cash balance of $990M as on March 31, 2024. The transaction is expected to complete in 4Q24.


Dr. Reddy's Laboratories (DRRD IN): Nicotinell Acquisition to Fortify Consumer Healthcare Business

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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 13% revenue growth to INR71.1B in Q4FY24. EBITDA climbed 15% to INR18.7B, while net profit zoomed 36% to INR13.1B.</li>
<li>North America revenue grew 29% YoY to INR32.6B, driven by increase in volumes of base business, contribution from new launches, integration of Mayne portfolio, partly offset by price erosion.</li>
<li>After adjusting for brand divestment, revenue from India increased 11% YoY. Gross margin improved 140bps YoY and 10bps QoQ to 58.6%, due to better product mix and cost savings.</li>
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Dr. Reddy's Laboratories (DRRD IN) reported 13% revenue growth to INR71.1B in Q4FY24. EBITDA climbed 15% to INR18.7B, while net profit zoomed 36% to INR13.1B.
North America revenue grew 29% YoY to INR32.6B, driven by increase in volumes of base business, contribution from new launches, integration of Mayne portfolio, partly offset by price erosion.
After adjusting for brand divestment, revenue from India increased 11% YoY. Gross margin improved 140bps YoY and 10bps QoQ to 58.6%, due to better product mix and cost savings.


Dr. Reddy's Laboratories (DRRD IN): Q4 Result- Sequentially Weak Quarter; Time to Book Profit

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<li>In Q3FY24, <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> posted highest ever revenue of INR72B, led by U.S. and Europe generics businesses, with contribution from both base business and new product launches.</li>
<li>Underperformance in the domestic market continued in Q3FY24. However, the company’s initiatives regarding innovative and new generic drugs for Indian market should place it for long-term accelerated growth.</li>
<li>Last month, Dr. Reddy's acquired MenoLabs, a leading women’s health and dietary supplement branded portfolio of seven products designed to provide health support and address symptoms of perimenopause and menopause.  </li>
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In Q3FY24, Dr. Reddy's Laboratories (DRRD IN) posted highest ever revenue of INR72B, led by U.S. and Europe generics businesses, with contribution from both base business and new product launches.
Underperformance in the domestic market continued in Q3FY24. However, the company’s initiatives regarding innovative and new generic drugs for Indian market should place it for long-term accelerated growth.
Last month, Dr. Reddy's acquired MenoLabs, a leading women’s health and dietary supplement branded portfolio of seven products designed to provide health support and address symptoms of perimenopause and menopause.  


Dr. Reddy's Laboratories (DRRD IN): US and Europe Drive Highest Ever Sales in Q3; Profit Surges 11%

India

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Limited provides a complete range of pharmaceutical services. The Company manufactures bulk drugs and formulations including verapamil and cephalexin. The Company also manufactures and exports molecules such as norfloxacin, ciprofloxacin, and varieties of semi-synthetic penicillin. The Company markets its products in India and around the world.

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Janaghan Jeyakumar, CFA