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Kaken Pharmaceutical (4521 JP): H1FY23 Review- Key Drugs Continued to Fall; Guidance Reiterated

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SUMMARY
  • In H1FY23, Kaken Pharmaceutical (4521 JP) reported 2% revenue decline to ¥36.8 billion, as the company’s key branded drugs, including Clenafin, Artz, and Seprafilm are recording decelerating sales.
  • Newer drugs, including Ecclock, Regroth, and Hernicore reported revenue growth of 47.8%, 4.1%, and 4.1%, y/y, respectively. However, these three drugs contributed just 4% of total revenue.
  • Lower revenue and higher operating expenses (+2% y/y) pulled down operating profit by 9% y/y to ¥8.2 billion. Operating margin decreased 170bps to 22.3%.
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