Otsuka Holdings (4578 JP) reported better-than-expected 2022 result. Revenue increased 16% to ¥1,738B and business profit grew 11% to ¥175B, driven by the four global products and the nutraceutical segment.
Revenue from four global products surged 26% to ¥619B, representing 54% of pharmaceutical revenue. Otsuka expects the momentum to continue and these products to record revenue of ¥637B in 2023.
For 2023, Otsuka has guided for record-high revenue and net profit of ¥1,800B (+4% YoY) and 158B (+18% YoY), respectively, driven by increased revenue from growth businesses.
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