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Daily Brief Japan: Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co, Toyo Construction and more

In today’s briefing:

  • Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical (4530 JP): Set to Benefit from Roaring OTC Business and New Rx Drug Launch
  • (Mostly) Asia-Pac Weekly Risk Arb Wrap: Bigtincan, Carbon Revolution, Warrego, Toyo, Hitachi T’sport

Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical (4530 JP): Set to Benefit from Roaring OTC Business and New Rx Drug Launch

By Tina Banerjee

  • Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co (4530 JP) reported revenue growth of 8% y/y and 26% q/q to ¥33B in Q2FY23, mainly driven by a 14% y/y 47% q/q increase in OTC business.
  • This year, the company received FDA approval for Xelstrym transdermal system for ADHD. Xelstrym is the first-and-only FDA-approved transdermal amphetamine patch.  
  • With the resumption of sporting/outdoor events in Japan, Salonpas is expected to continue its growth trajectory. For FY23, Hisamitsu is targeting Salonpas revenue of ¥32.5 billion (+4.5% y/y).

(Mostly) Asia-Pac Weekly Risk Arb Wrap: Bigtincan, Carbon Revolution, Warrego, Toyo, Hitachi T’sport

By David Blennerhassett


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