Biocon : Q1FY21 Revenue at Rs 1,690 Cr, Up 14%, EBITDA at Rs 432 Cr, Net Profit at Rs 153 Cr Generics up 16% at Rs 599 Cr, Biosimilars up 19% at Rs 692 Cr
July 24, 2020 at 09:00 am EDT
Share
Bengaluru - Biocon Ltd (BSE code: 532523, NSE: BIOCON), an innovation-led global biopharmaceuticals company, today announced its consolidated financial results for the fiscal first quarter ended June 30, 2020.
Commenting on the results, Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, Executive Chairperson, said: 'Our consolidated revenue for Q1FY21 stood at Rs 1,690 Crore, recording a strong growth of 14%, driven by robust performances by the Biosimilars and Generics business segments which grew by 19% and 16%, respectively. The Research Services business reported flat revenue growth at Rs 422 Crore due to slowdown of operations impacted by the COVID-19 crisis. EBITDA for the quarter stood at Rs 432 Crore and EBITDA margin was at 26%. Net Profit (from continuing operations) was at Rs 153 Crore. Profitability for the quarter was impacted due to higher R&D spend, lower profit share in the Biosimilars business, and lower profitability in the Research Services segment.'
'It has been a breakthrough quarter for Biocon as we made a significant contribution to the global efforts aimed at addressing the pandemic through our innovative science. Earlier this month, the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) granted 'restricted emergency use approval' for Itolizumab, our novel anti-CD6 biologic therapy for the treatment of cytokine release syndrome (CRS) in COVID-19 patients with moderate to severe acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). The 'proof of concept' pivotal study data is encouraging and highlights the urgent importance of further evaluating the potential therapeutic efficacy of Itolizumab in a larger number of COVID-19 patients. As a part of our commitment to the DCGI, we have planned a 200-patient, pan-India Phase IV trial to be conducted across 10-15 hospitals with a high caseload of serious COVID-19 patients. The study protocol has been submitted to the DCGI and we will commence the trial soon.' she added.
About Biocon Limited
Biocon Limited, publicly listed in 2004, (BSE code: 532523, NSE Id: BIOCON, ISIN Id: INE376G01013) is an innovation-led global biopharmaceuticals company committed to enhance affordable access to complex therapies for chronic conditions like diabetes, cancer and autoimmune. It has developed and commercialized novel biologics, biosimilars, and complex small molecule APIs in India and several key global markets as well as generic formulations in the US and Europe. It also has a pipeline of promising novel assets in immunotherapy under development.
Biocon Limited's subsidiary Biocon Biologics India Limited is uniquely positioned as a fully integrated 'pure play' biosimilars organization in the world. Building on the four pillars of Patients, People, Partners and Business, Biocon Biologics is committed to transforming healthcare and transforming lives. Biocon Biologics is leveraging cutting-edge science, innovative tech platforms and advanced research & development capabilities to lower treatment costs while improving healthcare outcomes. It has a platform of 28 biosimilar molecules across diabetes, oncology, immunology, dermatology, ophthalmology, neurology, rheumatology and inflammatory diseases. Five molecules from Biocon Biologics' portfolio have been taken from lab to market, of which three have been commercialized in developed markets like EU, Australia, United States, Canada and Japan. It aspires to benefit 5 million patient lives with its biosimilars and attain a revenue milestone of USD 1 billion in FY22.
Forward-Looking Statements: Biocon
This press release may include statements of future expectations and other forward-looking statements based on management's current expectations and beliefs concerning future developments and their potential effects upon Biocon and its subsidiaries/ associates. These forward-looking statements involve known or unknown risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results, performance or events to differ materially from those expressed or implied in such statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from our expectations include, amongst other: general economic and business conditions in India and overseas, our ability to successfully implement our strategy, our research and development efforts, our growth and expansion plans and technological changes, changes in the value of the Rupee and other currency changes, changes in the Indian and international interest rates, change in laws and regulations that apply to the Indian and global biotechnology and pharmaceuticals industries, increasing competition in and the conditions of the Indian and global biotechnology and pharmaceuticals industries, changes in political conditions in India and changes in the foreign exchange control regulations in India.
Biocon Limited is an India-based biopharmaceutical company, which focuses on treating diabetes, cancer and autoimmune diseases. Its segment includes Generics, Biosimilars, Novel Biologics and Research Services. It has developed and commercialized novel biologics, biosimilars, and complex small molecule active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) in India and several key global markets, as well as Generic Formulations in the United Sates, Europe and key emerging markets. Its API portfolio includes cardiology, anti-diabetics, immunosuppressants, multiple sclerosis, anti-cancer/oncology and other key products. Its products include Tacrolimus, Rosuvastatin, Simvastatin, Atorvastatin, Pravastatin, Fingolimod and others. It has over five facilities across Bangalore, Hyderabad and Visakhapatnam in India. Its API manufacturing facilities leverage complex technology platforms that range from microbial fermentation, chromatographic purification, chemical synthesis, peptide synthesis and HPAPIs.
Biocon : Q1FY21 Revenue at Rs 1,690 Cr, Up 14%, EBITDA at Rs 432 Cr, Net Profit at Rs 153 Cr Generics up 16% at Rs 599 Cr, Biosimilars up 19% at Rs 692 Cr
BIOCON LIMITED 
