Kaken Pharmaceutical (4521 JP) reported muted operating performance for Q1FY24. Revenue was flat compared to year-ago quarter, while operating profit declined 19% YoY. Net profit decreased 14% YoY.
The company has reiterated FY24 guidance of flat revenue and 5% YoY decline in operating profit. However, net profit is expected to increase 23% YoY in FY24 on low base.
Kaken is not expected to see any immediate respite as the contribution from the new products will not compensate for the revenue loss from its top selling products.
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