Q1 2027 Natco Pharma Ltd Earnings Call Transcript
Key Points
- Consolidated PAT grew 34% quarter-on-quarter on a normalized basis, excluding a one-time tax benefit in the previous quarter.
- Brazil business revenue surged 180% to INR178 crores, driven by a strong oncology pipeline.
- Domestic formulation business grew to INR136 crores, with expectations of 25% volume growth for the year, supported by semaglutide and oncology.
- Increased stake in Adcock Ingram to 49% strengthens strategic position in South Africa and boosts earnings contribution, with a strong flu season driving higher profits.
- Crop Health Sciences business is on track to break even for the year, with a diversified portfolio of 35 products and promising pipeline.
- Consolidated total revenues declined significantly to INR794.4 crores from INR1,390.6 crores year-over-year, due to lower lenalidomide revenue.
- Quarter-on-quarter export sales declined by 14% in constant currency terms, attributed to seasonal order cycles.
- Semaglutide brand in India is facing intense competition, with minimal profitability and uncertain pricing stability.
- Crop Health Sciences business reported a loss in Q1, impacted by El Niño-related delays in the cropping season.
- The proposed INR2,000 crore fundraise may lead to equity dilution, and the demerger of Crop Health Sciences is delayed by 2-3 months due to fundraising priorities.
Ladies and gentlemen, good day and welcome to the NATCO Pharma's Q1 FY 2027 earning conference call. (Operator Instructions) Ladies and gentlemen, a reminder that this call is hosted by 360 ONE Capital Markets Private Limited.
I now hand the conference over to Mr. Hrishikesh Patole from 360 ONE Capital Markets Private Limited. Thank you, and over to you, Hrishikesh.
Thank you, Danish. Good evening, everyone. On behalf of 360 ONE, I welcome you all to the Q1 FY 2027 earnings conference call of NATCO Pharma. Hope everyone is in good health and doing well.
On behalf of NATCO today, we have with us Mr. Rajeev Nannapaneni, Vice Chairman and CEO; Mr. Amit Parekh, Chief Financial Officer; Mr. Rajesh Chebiyam, Executive Vice President, Crop Health Sciences; and Mr. Rajeev Menon, Investor Relations.
I now hand over the call to Rajeev Menon for the opening remarks, post which we will open the session for Q&A. Over to you, Rajeev.
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