For the near-term, focus will be on the marketing partnership for ATS, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder treatment patch. FDA action date is in late December.
Lower domestic sales of OTC pharmaceuticals due to the lack of sports events remains the major downside risk for Hisamitsu. Revenue from its largest selling Rx brand is also declining.
Management reiterated FY22 guidance and announced a buyback plan worth ¥12 billion.
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