MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

 

Report Date :

29.07.2008

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

LUPIN LIMITED

 

 

Registered Office :

159, CST Road, Kalina, Santacruz (E), Mumbai-400093, Maharashtra

 

 

Country :

India

 

 

Financials (as on) :

31.03.2008

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

01.03.1983

 

 

Com. Reg. No.:

11-29442

 

 

CIN No.:

[Company Identification No.]

L24100MH1983PLC029442

 

 

TAN No.:

[Tax Deduction & Collection Account No.]

MUML04496C

 

 

PAN No.:

[Permanent Account No.]

AAACL1069K

 

 

Legal Form :

Public Limited Liability Company. The company’s shares are listed on the Stock Exchanges.

 

 

Line of Business :

Manufacturers of Bulk Drugs and Formulations.

 

 

RATING & COMMENTS

 

MIRA’s Rating :

Aa

 

RATING

STATUS

PROPOSED CREDIT LINE

71-85

Aa

Possesses adequate working capital. No caution needed for credit transaction. It has above average (strong) capability for payment of interest and principal sums

Large

 

Maximum Credit Limit :

USD 65852500

 

 

Status :

Good

 

 

Payment Behaviour :

Regular

 

 

Litigation :

Clear

 

 

Comments :

Subject is a well-established company having satisfactory track.  Available information indicates high financial responsibility of the company. The company’s financial position is satisfactory. Payments are correct and as per commitments.

 

The company is doing well. It can be considered good for any normal business dealings.

 

It can be regarded as a promising business partner in a medium to long-run.

 

 

LOCATIONS

 

Registered Office :

159, CST Road, Kalina, Santacruz (E), Mumbai-400093, Maharashtra, India

Tel. No.:

91-22-26931001 / 26526391 / 26528311 / 56402222 / 66402323

Fax No.:

91-22-26540484 / 26114008 / 56402299 / 26528806

E-Mail :

lupincorporate@lupinindia.com

holegal@lupinpharma.com

Website :

http://www.lupingroup.com

http://www.lupinindia.com

 

 

Plant:

Located at: Ankleshwar, Aurangabad, Tarapur and Mandideep.

 

·         T-142 MIDC Industrial Estate, Tarapur Industrial Area, Boisar, District Thane, Maharashtra, India

 

·         198-202, New Industrial Area II, Mandideep, District Raisen, Madhya Pradesh – 462 046, India

 

·         211, New Industrial Area II, Mandideep, District Raisen, Madhya Pradesh – 462 024, India

 

·         124, GIDC Industrial Estate, Ankleshwar, Gujarat – 393 002, India

 

·         A28/1, MIDC Area, Chikalthana, Aurangabad, Maharashtra – 431 001, India

 

·         B-15 Phase I-A Verna Industiral Area, Verma Salcette, Goa – 403 722, India

 

 

Corporate Office :

Laxmi Towers, “B” Wing, Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra (East), Mumbai – 400 051, Maharashtra, India.

Tel. No.:

91-22-66402222

Fax No.:

91-22-66402130

 

 

R & D Park :

Survey No. 46 A/47A, Nande Village, Mulshi Taluka, District Pune - 411042, Maharashtra, India 

 

 

Overseas Offices :

Located at USA, UK, Russia and China.

 

 

Branches :

Located at:

 

Investor Services Cell

159, C.S.T. Road, Kalina, Santacruz (East), Mumbai - 400 098, Maharashtra, India

Tel. No. 91-22-26931001 / 26526391 / 26528311

Fax. No. 91-22-26540484 / 26114008

 

Research Park's

Survey No. 46/A and 47/A, Nande Village, Mulshi Taluka, Dist. Pune, Maharashtra, India

 

 

DIRECTORS

 

Name :

Dr. Desh Bandhu Gupta

Designation :

Chairman

Date of Birth/Age :

08.02.1938

Qualification :

M.Sc.

Experience :

37 years

Date of Appointment :

11.07.1972

 

 

Name :

Dr. Kamal K. Sharma

Designation :

Managing Director

 

 

Name :

Mrs. M. D. Gupta

Designation :

Executive Director

Date of Birth/Age :

22.09.1943

Qualification :

B.A.

Experience :

31 years

Date of Appointment :

11.07.1972

 

 

Name :

Mrs. Vinita Gupta Sharma

Designation :

Executive Director

Date of Birth/Age :

05.03.1968

Qualification :

Pharmacy Graduate, MBA

Date of Appointment :

17.08.2001

 

 

Name :

Mr. P. K. Kaul

Designation :

Director

Date of Birth/Age :

03.07.1929

Qualification :

B.Sc., M.A. (Eco.), MS – Public Administration.

Date of Appointment :

15.02.1992

 

 

Name :

Mr. K. U. Mada

Designation :

Director

Date of Birth/Age :

29-12-1933

Qualification :

M.A., Ph.D. (Eco.), Financial Management Certificate from Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies.

Date of Appointment :

27-06-2001

 

 

Name :

Dr. D. P. Sinha

Designation :

Director (up to 09.05.2006)

 

 

Name :

Mr. D. K. Contractor

Designation :

Director

 

 

Name :

Mr. M. Parameswaran

Designation :

Director (UTI Nominee)

 

 

Name :

Mr. P. Ojha

Designation :

Director (IDBI  Nominee from 20.09.2001)

 

 

Name :

Mr. Marc Desaedeleer

Designation :

Director

 

 

Name :

Mr. Vijay Kelkar

Designation :

Additional Director

 

 

Name :

Mr. Sunil Nair

Designation :

Director

 

 

Name :

Mr. R. A. Shah

Designation :

Additional Director

 

 

Name :

Mr. Edward R Roberts

Designation :

Director

 

 

Name :

D.K Contractor

Designation :

Director

 

 

KEY EXECUTIVES

 

 

Name :

Mr. Kiran N. Bade

Designation :

Company Secretary

 

 

Name :

Mr. Satish Khanna

Designation :

Group President - API

 

 

Name :

Mr. Dr. Sudershan Arora

Designation :

President - NCE Research

 

 

Name :

Mr. Indrajit Banerjee

Designation :

President • Finance & Planning

 

 

Name :

Mr. Shakti Chakraborty

Designation :

President - India Region Formulations

 

 

Name :

Mr. Vinod Dhawan

Designation :

President - Business Development

 

 

Name :

Mr. Rajan Dutta

Designation :

President - Human Resources Development

 

 

Name :

Mr. Harish Narula

Designation :

President - Corporate

 

 

Name :

Mr. Dr. Himadri Sen

Designation :

President - Pharma Research & Regulatory Affairs

 

 

Name :

Mr. Nilesh Gupta

Designation :

Executive Vice President - Advanced Markets

 

 

Name :

Mr. R.V Satam

Designation :

Company Secretary

 

 

Name :

Dr. Ninad Deshpanday

Designation:

President - Pharma Research & Development

 

 

Name :

Mr. Alok Ghosh

Designation:

Executive Vice President - Global Dosage Form Manufacturing & Quality Assurance

 

 

Name :

Mr. Sunil Makharia

Designation:

Executive Vice President - Finance

 

 

Name :

Mr. Debabrata Chakravorty

Designation:

Executive Vice President - Supply Planning & Strategic Sourcing

 

 

Name :

Mr. Andrew Macaulay

Designation:

Executive Vice President - Business Development

 

 

MAJOR SHAREHOLDERS / SHAREHOLDING PATTERN

 

 

Category

No. of Shares

 (%) of Shares

(As on 31.03.2008)

 

 

Shareholding of  Promoter & Promoter Group 

 

 

Indian

 

 

Individuals / HUF

1580284

1.93%

Bodies Corporate

40373154

49.20%

Foreign

 

 

NRI / Foreign Individuals

10320

0.01%

Public shareholding

 

 

Institutions

 

 

Mutual Funds / UTI

8208484

10.00%

Financial Institutions / Banks

103000

0.13%

Insurance Companies

6769605

8.25%

Foreign Institutional Investors

7851450

9.57%

Non-Institutions

 

 

Bodies Corporate

1608655

1.96%

Individuals -

 

 

i. Individual shareholders holding nominal share capital upto Rs. 0.100 Million

4859390

5.92%

ii. Individual shareholders holding nominal share capital in excess of Rs. 0.100 Million

3757963

4.58%

Any other (specify)

 

 

Foreign Bodies (FIPB Route)

6609525

8.05%

Foreign Bodies (other)

254751

0.31%

Clearing Member

75155

0.09%

Clearing House

2688

0.00

Trusts

16471

0.02%

Total

82080895

100.00

 

 

BUSINESS DETAILS

 

Line of Business :

Manufacturers of Bulk Drugs and Formulations.

 

 

Products :

·         Rcinex

·         AKT 4

·         Rcin

·         Ceff

·         Odoxil

·         Optineuron

·         Lipril

·         Cetil

·         Pyzina

·         Combutol

·         AKT 3

·         Tonact

·         Ramistar

·         Ramiastar A

·         Doxcefr

·         Valent

·         Cef 4

·         Ceff ER

·         Novapime

·         L Cin

·         Co-Q-Dent

·         Gatispanm

·         Abel

·         Valent

·         Starcet

·         Tegaspa

·         Cluconorm SR

·         Gluconorm G1 & G2

·         Gluconorm P15 & P30

·         Clopitab A

·         Cyclorin

·         Efficin

·         Praxis

 

Product Description

 

Item Code No.

Rifampicin Formulation

30042007

Cephalexin (Bulk Drug)

29419002

Rifampicin (Bulk Drug)

29419001.01

 

 

Imports :

 

Countries :

China and Europe

 

PRODUCTION STATUS

 

The company’s production status as on 31st March 2006 was as under:-

 

Classification

Unit

Installed Capacity

Actual Production

Tablets

No. in Millions

1570.000

1697.600

Liquids

Kilo-Litres

3216.000

457.900

Capsules

No in Millions

446.000

371.300

Injections:

 

 

 

- Liquids

Kilo-Litres

42.000

102.200

- Vials

No in Millions

12.000

62.500

Creams & Powder

MT

403.000

325.200

Inhalers

No. In million

--

1.000

Bulk drugs & Intermediates

MT

3785.700

3010.000

 

 

GENERAL INFORMATION

 

Suppliers :

  • Laxmi Industries
  • Shree Packers
  • Online Packaging
  • Agarwal Paper Products
  • Anand Packaging Industry
  • Industrial Packaging
  • Shree Packers
  • Jain Carton Industries Private Limited
  • Kailash corrugators Private Limited
  • Novex Poly films Private Limited
  • Triumph Pack Private Limited
  • Reliance Packaging Industries
  • Novel Packaging Industries
  • Nandi Packers
  • Perfect Packaging Industries
  • Aadarsh Offset Private Limited
  • Aakar Printers
  • Adit Pharma Private Limited
  • Anit Packaging
  • Associated Capsules Private Limited

 

 

No. of Employees :

4000

 

 

Bankers :

·         Central Bank of India

Shiv Chhaya Co-operative Housing Society Limited, M. V. Road, Andheri (East), Mumbai – 400 069, Maharashtra

 

·         State Bank of India, Mumbai, Maharashtra

 

·         Bank of Baroda

Foreign Exchange Bills Department, Nariman Point, Mumbai – 400 021

 

·         Citibank N.A.

293, Dr. D. N. Road, Mumbai – 400 001, Maharashtra

 

·         Syndicate Bank, Mumbai, Maharashtra.

 

·         Punjab National Bank, Mumbai, Maharashtra.

 

·         Axis Bank Limited, Mumbai, Maharashtra.

 

·         The Federal Bank Limited, Mumbai, Maharashtra.

 

·         Dena Bank, Mumbai, Maharashtra.

 

·         ABN AMRO Bank N.V.

 

·         ICICI Bank Limited.

 

·         Standard Chartered Bank

 

·         The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited

 

 

 

Banking Relations :

Good

 

 

Auditors :

 

Name :

Deloitte Haskins & Sells

Chartered Accountants

 

 

Memberships :

Confederation of Indian Industry

 

 

Associates:

·         Badhira Leasing and Finance Private Limited

·         Bharat Steel Fabrication and Engineering Works

·         Croptech Chemicals (India) Private Limited

·         D. B. Estate

·         D. B. Promoters

·         Enzal Chemicals (India) Limited

·         Frigid Leasing and Finance Limited

·         Goodyear Investment Private Limited

·         Khandelwal Estates Private Limited

·         Lotus Corporation (taken over by Novamed Pharmaceuticals Private Limited w.e.f. 1st October, 2003)

·         Lovin Care Products Private Limited

·         Lupin Human Welfare and Research Foundation

·         Lupin International Private Limited

·         Lupin Investment Private Limited

·         Lupin Marketing Private Limited

·         Lupin Performance Chemicals Limited

·         Lupin Real Estates Limited

·         Lupin Securities Limited

·         Matashree Gomati Devi Jana Seva Nidhi

·         Novamed Pharmaceuticals Private Limtied

·         Pipleswar Holdings Private Limited

·         Polynova Industries Limited

·         Pranik Landmark Associates

·         Rahas Investments Private Limited

·         Samiksh Investment Private Limited

·         Santosh Leasing Private Limited

·         Synchem Chemicals (I) Private Limited

·         Timita Leasing and Finance Private Limited

·         Varija Leasing and Finance Private Limited

·         Vishtosh Investments and Finance Private Limited

·         Visiomed (India) Private Limited

·         Yogini Leasing and Finance Private Limited

·         Zuari Leathers Private Limited

·         Zyma Laboratories Private Limited

·         Alpha Corporation

·         Apposite Trading Company

·         Atlantic Trading Corporation

·         High Tech Commercial

·         Luxury International Private Limited

Wellworth Laboratories

 

 

Subsidiaries :

·         Lupin Chemicals (Thailand) Limited

·         Lupin Laboratories South Africa (Pty.) Limited

·         Lupin Pragati Limited, Russia

·         Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA

·         Lupin Hong Kong Limited

·         Lupin Holdings S.A., Luxembourg

·         Lupin Australia (Pty) Limited, (LAPL) Australia

Lupin Herbal Limited, (LHL) India

 

 

 

 

 

 

CAPITAL STRUCTURE

 

 

Authorised Capital :

No. of Shares

Type

Value

Amount

50000000

Equity Shares

Rs. 10/- each

Rs. 500.000 millions

1500000

Redeemable Preference Shares

Rs. 100/- each

Rs. 150.000 millions

 

Total

 

Rs. 650.000millions

 

Issued, Subscribed & Paid-up Capital :

No. of Shares

Type

Value

Amount

80340000

Equity Shares

Rs. 10/- each

Rs. 803.400 millions

 

 

 

FINANCIAL DATA

[all figures are in Rupees Millions]

 

 

ABRIDGED BALANCE SHEET

 

SOURCES OF FUNDS

 

31.03.2008

31.03.2007

31.03.2006

SHAREHOLDERS FUNDS

 

 

 

1] Share Capital

820.800

803.400

401.400

2] Share Application Money

0.000

0.000

0.000

3] Reserves & Surplus

12349.700

8080.700

6038.100

4] (Accumulated Losses)

0.000

0.000

0.000

NETWORTH

13170.500

8884.100

6439.500

LOAN FUNDS

 

 

 

1] Secured Loans

5608.800

3909.100

4286.500

2] Unsecured Loans

4046.700

4736.400

4839.500

TOTAL BORROWING

9655.500

8645.500

9126.000

DEFERRED TAX LIABILITIES

0.000

0.000

956.100

 

 

 

 

TOTAL

22826.000

17529.600

16521.600

 

 

 

 

APPLICATION OF FUNDS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FIXED ASSETS [Net Block]

8630.700

7138.100

6424.000

Capital work-in-progress

689.500

825.500

252.100

 

 

 

 

INVESTMENTS

2924.900

58.600

95.000

DEFERREX TAX ASSETS

0.000

0.000

0.000

 

 

 

 

CURRENT ASSETS, LOANS & ADVANCES

 

 

 

 

Inventories

6258.500

4020.700

3102.900

 

Sundry Debtors

6322.600

4793.000

3483.900

 

Cash & Bank Balances

2150.800

3527.800

4558.000

 

Other Current Assets

0.000

0.000

0.000

 

Loans & Advances

2604.600

2479.500

2328.700

Total Current Assets

17336.500

14821.000

13473.500

Less : CURRENT LIABILITIES & PROVISIONS

 

 

 

 

Current Liabilities

5672.800

4649.600

2995.400

 
Provisions

1082.800

664.000

727.600

Total Current Liabilities

6755.600

5313.600

3723.000

Net Current Assets

10580.900

9507.400

9750.500

 

 

 

 

MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES

0.000

0.000

0.000

 

 

 

 

TOTAL

22826.000

17529.600

16521.600

 

 

PROFIT & LOSS ACCOUNT

 

PARTICULARS

 

31.03.2008

31.03.2007

31.03.2006

Sales Turnover

26098.600

19709.300

16610.400

Other Income

1974.200

1866.500

725.100

Total Income

28072.800

21575.800

17636.000

 

 

 

 

Profit/(Loss) Before Tax

5576.400

3967.500

2302.000

Provision for Taxation

1142.600

946.900

474.800

Profit/(Loss) After Tax

4433.800

3020.600

1827.200

 

 

 

 

Export Value

NA

NA

8093.600

 

 

 

 

Import Value

NA

NA

3465.100

 

 

 

 

Expenditures :

 

 

 

 

Raw Materials

12803.900

7297.000

7868.200

 

Increase/(Decrease) in Finished Goods

(1841.700)

[425.900 ]

[300.500 ]

 

Purchases of traded goods

0.000

2256.600

0.000

 

Manufacturing and Other Expenses

1654.600

5771.000

0.000

 

Excise Duty

862.300

0.000

645.000

 

Power & Fuel Cost

1092.600

 0.000

732.500

 

Other Manufacturing Expenses

1654.600

0.000

1005.200

 

Employee Cost

2314.800

1875.000

1490.900

 

Selling and Administration Expenses

3867.100

0.000

2345.900

 

Miscellaneous Expenses

837.800

0.000

539.800

 

Interest & Financial Charges

343.900

0.000

303.000

 

Depreciation

561.100

463.700

403.500

Total Expenditure

22496.400

17237.400

15334.000

 

QUARTERLY RESULTS

 

PARTICULARS

 

30.06.2007

30.09.2007

31.12.2007

31.03.2008

Type

1st Quarter 

2nd Quarter

3rd Quarter

4th Quarter

Sales Turnover

6017.500

7143.200

6080.500

61985.700

Other Income

151.400

176.100

1390.000

256.700

Total Income

6168.900

7319.300

7470.500

6452.400

Total Expenditure

4976.700

5591.300

5092.300

5269.400

Operating Profit

1192.200

1728.000

2378.200

1183.000

Interest

89.000

80.000

89.800

85.100

Gross Profit

1103.200

1648.000

2288.400

1097.900

Depreciation

126.900

138.900

141.900

153.400

Tax

192.500

328.300

443.700

165.900

Reported PAT

783.800

1180.800

1702.800

766.400

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

KEY RATIOS

 

PARTICULARS

31.03.2008

31.03.2007

31.03.2006

 

 

 

 

Debt Equity ratio

0.83

1.16

1.18

Long Term Debt Equity Ratio

0.42

0.71

0.63

Current ratio

1.53

1.68

1.38

Turnover Ratio

 

 

 

Fixed Assets

2.48

2.27

2.14

Inventory

5.08

5.70

5.95

Debtors

4.70

4.90

5.69

Interest cover Ratio

13.99

8.65

8.60

Operating profit margin (%)

20.59

18.10

18.11

Profit Before Interest and Tax Margin (%)

18.44

15.81

15.68

Cash profit Margin (%)

15.68

12.82

13.43

Adjusted Net Profit margin (%)

13.53

10.53

11.00

Return on Capital Employed (%)

23.85

19.39

20.86

Return on Net worth (%)

32.02

27.89

31.93

 

 

LOCAL AGENCY FURTHER INFORMATION

 

 

History:

The company was incorporated on 11th July 1972 at Mumbai in Maharashtra having Company Registration Number 15888.

 

Lupin, came into existence due to amalgamation of Subjectlaboratories with SubjectChemcials. The scheme of amalgamation has been approved by the high court on 13 June 2001 and the same is effective from April 2000.  
 
Subject Chemicals was incorporated in the year 1983, promoted by Laboratories, with an aim to manufacture rifampicin, an anti-TB drug at Tarapur. The company consolidated its position in fermentation to produce rifampicin from the basic stage. The highly complicated procedure of stabilising the bacteria, which normally takes three to four years under local conditions was achieved in around one year with the help of a technological tie-up from Fermic, Mexico. 

 
SubjectLaboratories was bought as defunct firm in 1968. It had manufacturing facilities in Aurangabad, Ankleshwar and Mandideep and a joint venture in Thailand. Its activities included pharmaceuticals, bulk drugs and formulations, fermentation, bio-technology, natural products and agro- chemicals. It was one of the largest producer of ethambutol, an anti-TB drug. Its other main focus was Rifampicin, a bulk drug, which was manufactured from the fermentation stage. It was the first Indian company to undertake commercial manufacture of Vitamin B6. In 1985, the company diversified into agrochemicals and in 1995, it launched specialty and natural products. It had technical tie-up with Gruppo Lepitit, Italy, a subsidiary of Marrion Merril Dow for fermentation. 
 
The company also expects strong gains from its entry into the US cefotaxime market, where it holds a near-exclusive position. The company's cefotaxime dosages are selling consistently at present in the UK and French markets. During the quarter, ceftriaxone dosage form has also been launched successfully in France. The European market for this product is estimated at $ 400 million.  

 
Subjectcommissioned its state of art USFDA approval oral Cephalosporin dosage manufacturing plant, for meeting the requirements of the generics markets with some of the Cephalosporins going off patent in the coming years. At present the facility is catering to the requirements of exhibit batches needed by the R and D for the purpose of ANDA filings planned during the year. 

 
During February 2002, Rabeprazole an anti-peptic in the therapeutic segment was introduced by Subjectunder the brand name of Rablet. The company spent most of the capital expenditure for expansion of its R and D facilities, Expansion and Modernization of the anit-TB dosage facility, Commisioning of a new lisinopril facility. The company is setting up a USFDA approval plant at Tarapur, Maharashtra for manufacturing Lovastatin, a cholestrol lowering API. This plant has become operational. 

 
During 2003-04 the company commissioned a new facility at Verna, Goa for non-cephalosporin oral finished dosage and this facility has started its commercial production. 

 
The company's subjectdivision is offering solutions in the respiratory segment with a range covering anti-TB, anti-Asthma (Inhalation segment), anti-Infectives, anti-Allergics and supportive therapy products. During 2004-05 the company has entered into the anti-Asthma inhalation product range. 

 
The Company has launched its Herbal division during 2004 and the company has promotes a range of efficacious herbal products in therapeutic areas including Diabetes, common Pediatric problems, GI disorders, pain management and Gynaecological problems. 

 
In 2006, the company has increased its installed capacity of Bulkdrugs and Intermediates and Tablets by 221.80 MT and 40 Million Nos respectively and with this expansion the total installed capacity of Bulkdrugs and Intermediates has increased to 3785.70 MT and 1570 Million Nos respectively. The company has issue of bonus shares in the ratio of one for one. The company has issued FCCB aggregating US $100 million. These Bonds are listed on the Singapore Stock Exchange.

 

 

 

Business:

Subject is engaged in the business as Manufacturers of Bulk Drugs and Formulations.

 

 
Highlights of the operations, during the year ended March 31, 2007, are given below:- 

1) Finished Dosages 

a. India Region Formulations (IRF) 

The IRF yet again outperformed the Indian finished dosages market by attaining a growth of 30%. The Indian Pharmaceutical market grew by 14% as per ORG MAR MAT 07. The Company enjoys a market share of 2.4% and its ranking has improved from 9th to 7th in the Indian Pharmaceutical Market. It also has the distinction of recording the highest value growth among the top 10 Indian pharma companies. 

 
While maintaining its undisputed leadership in the Anti-TB segment with a market share of 46%, the Company has also sustained the number two position in Anti-Asthma segment. In Cardiovasculars, the Company recorded the fastest growth rate (41%) among the top 10 companies and exceeded the market growth rate by over three times. The Diabetes business, which was launched three years ago, registered a growth of 54% during the year as against industry growth of 17%. In the Anti-infective segment, the Company ranks amongst the top ten players. 
 
It is gratifying that through its Lupinova Division engaged in providing essential medicines to the rural masses at an affordable price, the Company's endeavour is to discharge its social obligations, apart from attaining deeper and wider market reach. 

 
Launch of innovative combinations and introducing in-licensed products, attainment of critical mass through depth and width of market penetration, focus on rural marketing, new introductions, rising market share in chronic segments, coupled with higher volumes of existing products and motivated and passionate sales team have been some of the critical growth drivers. 

 
b. Advanced Markets 

The Company operates in the advanced market of the US through its wholly owned subsidiary, namely, SubjectPharmaceuticals Inc. (LPI), U.S.A. The Company showed encouraging performance in the US market, which is the largest and one of the most competitive markets of the world. Total formulation revenues from the advanced markets (North American and Europe) registered a growth of 48%. The driving factor was the growth in the finished dosages, particularly generics. The Company has been delivering value to the customers by offering quality products in the generic space at affordable prices. 

 
The noteworthy feature has been that the Company has attained significant market share and rankings for its product portfolio. The launch of Lisinopril tablets last year was listed by IMS Health as one of the top 10 launches in the US generics. Cefprozil tablets captured 25% share and rank 20d in the market. Cefprozil suspension also commands 25% market share and ranks 3rd. The Company has adopted a prudent strategy of graduating to a blend of patent challenges and plain filings. 

 
On the branded side, Suprax., a product promoted by internalised sales team, performed very well during the year. Prescriptions increased from 5,000 per week last year, to 8,500 in the high season. A novel formulation of Cefixime, which is a line extension of Suprax., would further strengthen the Company's position in the Cephalosporins oral suspension paediatric market. 

 
The Company's strength in API has been effectively leveraged to attain critical position in formulation space. This in turn injects greater sustainability to the business model in the advanced markets. 

 
A significant feature of the play in this market has been the transformation and maturing of LPI into a Direct To Market' (DTM) entity, which has been recognised by customers and channels of trade. The company selectively follows marketing alliance route. 

 
For the European markets, the Company has accelerated its filings to create a pipeline of lucrative products. The Company was the first to receive marketing approval for generic Cefpodoxime Proxetil 100mg tablets in France. The French market is the biggest European market for this product. 

 
c. Rest of the world 

The AAMLA division, which covers the regions of Asia, Africa, Middle East, Latin America and Japan performed well during the year. The Company has adopted a strategy of entering into alliances with local partners in difficult markets like Japan. The Company has a licensing agreement for its Anti-TB range for the severely affected West and North African regions. The Company has secured the approval from the Gulf Co-operative Council, for the Company's facilities at Mandideep and Goa, which would provide the gateway for registration of products in the Gulf region. The introduction of Multi Drug Resistant Anti-TB products would further strengthen the Company's Anti-TB portfolio in the Latin American region. The Company's efforts would be to launch value added generic and paediatric products in the strategically important AAMLA region. 

 
The CIS business recorded steady progress and offers good growth prospects. The Company has established its reputation and eminence in Anti-TB segment and is consolidating its presence in herbal segment and Anti-Infectives, including Cephalosporins. CIS shows strong brand preference. Through its motivated, trained and focused sales team of over 85 representatives, the Company is set to further strengthen its branded business for long-term gains. 

 
The Company is one of the few that were pre-qualified as a preferred supplier of Anti-TB products to the Global Drug Facility (GDF). The Anti-TB formulations manufactured by the Company are supplied through GDF to more than 50 countries, which are identified as High TB Burden Countries by the WHO. 


2) API and Intermediates 

The Company adopts the strategy of becoming global leader in chosen products, which insulates the API business from being thinly spread. The leadership stems from its capabilities in the areas of knowledge of complex chemistry, project implementation, research and regulatory understanding. 

 
This business continued to perform exceedingly well, taking support of the solid foundation in terms of its skills, scales and reach. The performance was mainly on account of larger volumes and cost efficiency. The Company has further strengthened its leadership position in segments, such as Anti-TB, Cephalosporins and Prils. 

 
The Company has established business blocks, tailor made for some of the large multi-national companies, which would provide an opportunity of inter-linking the Company's competencies with theirs. The Company is also exploring the possibilities of entering new therapies and of inorganic growth. 

 
Overall, this makes the Company the most profitable API business in the country. 

 

 

 

3) Research and Development 

The progress in the field of research has been steady and remarkable. The SubjectResearch Park plays a pivotal role in managing cutting edge pharmaceutical science. Its endeavour is to create efficacious and differentiated products for the market place. 

 
In a landmark development, the Company entered into an agreement with Laboratoires Servier of France for the sale of certain patent applications and related Intellectual Property (IP) for Perindopril, for a consideration of Euro 20 Mn. This agreement testifies and demonstrates the Company's research and IP capabilities. 

 
The Company has made significant strides in the NCE space. It has received approvals from Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) for conducting Phase-III clinical trials for its Anti-Migraine compound LLL 2011 (Amigra) and Phase-II clinical trials for its Psoriasis compound LL-4218 (Desoside-P). Two other molecules for Anti-TB and Psoriasis (herbal compound) are in various phases of clinical trials. 

 
While R and D provided the requisite lever to maintain the pace of regulatory filings, its focus during the year was oriented towards increasing the complexity of the pipeline through controlled release and differentiated products that would offer niche opportunities. In line with this orientation, the Company has established an innovation Celt for creating higher innovations.

 

Rural Development Programme 

The Company is committed to fulfilling its social responsibilities through its NGO arm, namely, SubjectHuman Welfare and Research Foundation (LHWRF). It has set in motion a silent revolution in the upliftment of rural underprivileged and vulnerable sections of the society including women and children. It operates in the states of Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Uttarakhand. It adopts a simple and innovative model to achieve its objectives. It creates a local body at village Level, with direct participation of villagers, women, scheduled castes and tribes as mandatory participants. While the local body decides the priority activities, LHWRF imparts requisite expertise and part-finance for successful implementation of the said activities. The activities range from water projects, constructing school buildings, toilets, low cost rural houses, internal roads, to conducting training programmes in agriculture, animal husbandry and rural industrial vocations. 

 
LHWRF was conferred the prestigious FICCI Ladies Organisation Award for its outstanding contribution in women's welfare. LHWRF was also conferred the 'Stree Shakti' Award, instituted by the Government of Rajasthan. 
 
Subsidiary Companies 

The Company has the following subsidiaries – 

 
a) Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc. (LPI), U.S.A. LPI is engaged in trading, marketing and development activities in the US. The company recorded a profit of Rs. 90.9 Mn. during the year. With the internalisation of its field force and launch of new products in the target markets, the company is expected to do better. 

 
b) Lupin Chernicats (Thailand) Limited (LCTL), Thailand 

 
LCTL ceased to be a subsidiary of the Company with effect from June 1, 2006. 

 
c) Lupin Hong Kong Limited (LHKL), Hong Kong 

 
LHKL was incorporated to co-ordinate and support the Company's API business in China. As it did not fit into the overall business plan, it was decided to wind-up its operations. 

 
d) Lupin Australia (Pty) Limited (LAPL), Australia 

 
LAPL, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, was constituted primarily to effect and hold product registrations in Australia. The company recorded a profit of Rs.1.5 Mn. It has, so far, submitted applications to Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA), Australia, for the registration of twelve products. 

 

e) Max Pharma Pty Limited (MPPL), Australia 

MPPL is a joint venture subsidiary company and its commercial operations are yet to commence. MPPL would target niche products in hospitals and non-prescription category in the territories of Australia and New Zealand. 
 
f) Lupin Holdings B.V. (LHBV), Netherlands 

LHBV is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, which would be used as a special purpose vehicle for overseas investments. 

 
g) Lupin Herbal Limited (LHL), India 

HL provides marketing and promotional services to the Company's herbal division. It recorded a profit of Rs. 49,327/-, during the year. 

 
h) Lupin Pharmacare Limited (LPL), India 

LPL plans to set up a plant for the manufacture of finished dosages at a suitable Special Economic Zone, details of which are being worked out. 

 
A statement containing particulars pursuant to the provisions of Section 212(1)(e) of the Companies Act, 1956 in respect of the above subsidiaries forms part of this Annual Report. In compliance with Clause 32 of the Listing Agreement, audited consolidated financial statements also form part of this Annual Report. 

 

MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS 

INDUSTRY STRUCTURE AND DEVELOPMENT  

The Global Pharmaceutical Market* 

According to IMS Health, the world pharmaceutical market grew from US$ 334 Bn. in 1999, to US$ 643 Bn. in 2006. North America alone accounts for 48% of global sales, registering a growth of 8%. Europe and Japan, the other major markets, accounted for 30% and 9% of global sales, respectively. Asia, Africa and Australia grew at around 10% and account for 9% of global sales. The ten major markets account for 80% of the total market, in terms of revenue. 

 
The economic, structural, political and health dynamics that impact growth, are rebalancing the worldwide pharmaceutical market, driving global growth to 5-6% for 2007 and it is expected to see global pharmaceutical sales to reach US$ 665-685 Bn. in 2007. The expanding availability of healthcare and an increasing need for treatment associated with chronic disease, more typically found in developed countries, is driving higher growth rates in the developing countries. It is estimated that emerging markets, currently representing around 17% of the global market, are expected to contribute 30% of growth next year. 

 
The top five markets of Europe (France, Germany, U.K., Italy and Spain) combined are expected to grow by 3-4%. These countries are witnessing increased demand from an ageing population; cost-containment measures; and an increasing use of incentives, for encouraging the usage of generics. While the Japanese market is forecast to grow 5-6% in 2007, emerging markets, including China and India that had grown more than 10% in 2006, are estimated to maintain their growth momentum due to their expanding economies and broader access to medications. 

 

Recognition and awards

·         FICCI Award by the Honourable Prime Minister of India – In 1991

·         ICMA Award -  In 1993

·         Jamnalal Bajaj Award – In 1995

·         Bhamashah Award- In 1995

·         Merit Award – In 1998

·         State Awards under Child Welfare Program – In 2000, 2002, 2003.

 

The company has joint venture with Lupin Chemicals (Thailand) Limited, Thailand and Lupin Laboratories South Africa (Pty) Limited, South Africa.

 

The company is in trade terms with:

·         A. S. Enterprises

·         Aakar Arts

·         Adit Containers Private Limited

·         Adit Industries

·         Adit Phama

·         Agarwal Paper Products

·         Amar Equipments Private Limited

·         AMI Polymers Private Limited

·         Amijal Chemicals

·         Bhavna Chemicals

·         Bombay Ampules

·         Canton

·         Clean Air Engineers

·         Diva Envitech

·         Dorik Plastochem Limited

·         Gujarat Persalds

·         Enar Echemie Private Limited

·         Nikita Chemicals

·         Nishflex Packaging Private Limited

·         Aspage Integrated Systems Private Limited

·         Novex PolyFilms Private Limited

·         Multi-tech Engineers Private Limited

·         Jain Carton Industries Private Limited

·         Fluid Pack Machinery Company Private Limited

·         Yoyo Chemicals

·         Amsal Chem Private Limited

·         Kisalaya Herbals Limited

·         Pharmaceuticals Coatings

·         Western Drugs Private Limited

·         Award Packaging

·         Aadarsh Offset Private Limited

·         Hymech Engineers Private Limited

·         Printania Offset Private Limited

·         Ramesh Industries

·         Harelm Polycontainers Private Limited

·         Gujarat Chemicals Private Limited

·         Goyal MG Gases Limited

·         Niket Udyog Limited

·         S. D. Limited

·         Sales Worth India Private Limited

·         Jain Carton Private Limited

·         Kailash Corrugators Private Limited

·         Madhav Ratna Packaging Industries

·         Sanjivani Parenterals Limited

·         Vivid Systems

·         Webtech Systems

·         Zeolites and Allied Products

·         Universal Insulation Company

·         Vijay Pumps

·         Vikas Pharmaceutical Laboratories

·         Techno Cell

·         Truimph Pack Private Limited

·         System and Components India

·         Taran Industries

·         Tatva Chintan Pharma Chem Private Limited

·         Subhadra Packaging

·         Rotex Manufacurers

·         RDG Engineering Works

·         Regal Chemical and Mineral

·         Mayank Engineering Works

·         Gimar Corrugators Private Limited

·         Glamour Packaging

·         Godavri Plsto Containers Private Limited

·         Goel Process Systems Private Limited

·         J U Engineering

 

Fixed Assets 

·         Freehold Land,

·         Leasehold Land,

·         Buildings,

·         Plant and Machinery,

·         Furniture, Fixtures

·         Office Equipments,

·         Vehicles,

·         Air Conditioners

·         Technical Know-How.

 

PRESS RELEASE:

Lupin Q3 FY0708 Consolidated Net Profit up 192% to Rs. 1809 Mn

 

Key Highlights

• Gross Sales up 43% to Rs. 7381 Mn

• EBITDA margin 36% at Rs. 2604 Mn

• Business Mix Contribution to sales:

 

·         Formulations: 75%

·         APIs: 25%

 

• Key growth drivers: Advanced Markets & Domestic Formulations

• Therapy Focus: Life Style Disease segment including CVS, CNS,

 

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Mumbai, January 22, 2008: Subject declared its unaudited third quarter (Q3) and nine months ended Dec 31, 2007 results today.

 

Consolidated Financial Performance

Quarter ended December 31, 2007 (Q3)

For Q3, Lupin achieved Sales of Rs. 7381 Mn (Rs. 5156 Mn). Earnings before Interest, Tax, Depreciation and Amortization was at Rs. 2604 Mn (Rs. 999 Mn), reflecting an EBITDA margin of 36% to sales. Profit before tax stood at Rs. 2329 Mn (Rs. 789 Mn), an increase of 195%. Profit after tax was at Rs. 1809 Mn (Rs. 620 Mn,), recording an increase of 192%. Earnings per share on a fully diluted basis were Rs. 21.8 (Rs. 7.7).

 

Nine months ended December 31, 2007 (YTD Dec)

For YTD Dec 2007, Lupin recorded Sales of Rs. 20050 Mn (Rs. 15276 Mn), registering a growth of 31%. Earnings before Interest, Tax, Depreciation and Amortization was at Rs. 4898 Mn (Rs. 2799 Mn), reflecting an EBITDA margin of 25% to sales.

 

Profit before tax stood at Rs. 4186 Mn (Rs. 2185 Mn), an increase of 92%. Profit after tax was at Rs. 3123 Mn (Rs. 1675 Mn), an increase of 86%.

 

Earnings per share on a fully diluted basis were Rs. 37.9 (Rs. 20.8).

 

Commenting on the Company’s business results, Dr. Kamal Sharma, Managing Director

 

Operational Summary

M&A

The most significant highlight of the Company’s performance during the quarter was the acquisition of Kyowa Pharmaceutical Industry Co. Ltd in Japan.

 

Kyowa, with sales of ¥7.4 Billion for the year ended March 2007, develops, manufactures and markets a range of generics in Japan. Kyowa has major strengths in product development, manufacturing and marketing of quality products. Through this acquisition, Lupin has also obtained Kyowa’s state of the art manufacturing facilities and a Research Centre.

 

Post acquisition in October, the integration process is on track. Expressing his delight over this move Dr. Desh Bandhu Gupta, Chairman, Lupin, said, “This is a major step forward in the world’s second largest pharma market and will propel Lupin’s overall growth. Kyowa ranks amongst the top eight generic Companies in Japan with a prominent presence in CNS and CVS therapy segments. Our investment in the Japanese market is a reflection of our longterm commitment to this most stringent and at the same time promising

healthcare market.”

 

Earlier during the year, Rubamin Laboratories Limited has been acquired. This acquisition provides stronger focus to its CRAMS business of the company.

 

Advanced markets

The Company’s Advance markets formulations business comprising US & EU, clocked in Rs. 2296 Mn reporting an overall growth of 144%.

 

Supported by a sound brand extensions strategy, Suprax continues to record promising YTD growth of 79%.

 

During Q3, the Company’s generic business grew by 165% with Lisinopril maintaining its market leadership and most of the other products featuring amongst the top three in their respective segments.

 

Domestic Market

The Domestic formulation business reflected a healthy growth of 26% with sales of Rs. 2381 Mn for the quarter.

 

The Company retained its leadership position in the anti-TB segment and strengthened its domestic business profile further. The life-style disease management segments like cardio-vasculars, anti-asthama, anti-diabetes, etc. reflected a growth of over 35%.

 

Company’s top ten brands continued to do well during the quarter. Tonact, its top brand grew by around 40%, propelling the growth of the CVS segment.

API sales for the quarter stood at Rs. 1856 Mn.

 

Other World Markets

Lupin has been successful in leveraging its understanding of the generics business in complex markets and has initiated its business in Australia through its subsidiary, Max Pharma Pty Ltd, which commenced commercial operations during the quarter.

 

In CIS, the Company continues to market its product portfolio spanning across multiple therapies.

 

Research & Development

During Q3, Lupin received an income of Euros 20 Mn, from Laboratoires Servier of France, on account of sale of Intellectual Property related to Perindopril patents. This makes Lupin one of the largest R & D income generators of the Indian Pharma industry.

 

Progress on Filings

In line with the Company’s strategy of focusing on select complex/ niche value building products in advanced markets the Company filed 4 ANDAs and 3 MAA’s during the quarter. The Company now has over 30 ANDAs awaiting approval from the USFDA.

 

About Lupin

Lupin Limited, headquartered in Mumbai in India, is an innovation led transnational pharmaceutical company producing a wide range of quality, affordable generic and branded generic formulations and APIs for the developed and the developing markets of the world. The Company has secured global leadership position in Anti-TB and Cephalosporins and has a significant presence in the areas of Cardiovasculars ( prils and statins), Diabetology, Asthama and NSAIDs.

 

The Company’s R & D endeavors have resulted in significant progress in its NCE program. The Company’s foray into Drug Delivery Systems has resulted in the development of platform technologies that are being used to develop value added generic pharmaceuticals. Currently positioned amongst the top six pharmaceutical companies of India, the Company is committed to achieve sustainable earnings and growth for all its stakeholders.

 

 

Subject, announced today that Dr. Raj Kamboj has joined the company asPresident – New Chemical Entity Research. This reflects the Company’s commitment to continually strengthen its team by attracting the best talent

Globally.Raj is an eminent scientist from the world of drug discovery. He is aPhD from University of Adelaide,

Australia & joins Lupin from Xenon PharmaceuticalsInc., Vancouver, where he had been working for the past 5 years. He has returned to India after 26 years and brings with him a wide range ofexperience in the field of Drug Discovery & Clinical development. Prior toXenon, he was working with Allelix, Canada. In both companies Raj wasinstrumental in taking the companies from the inception of the drug discoverygroup all the way to multiple licensing transactions and collaborations.

“We are very excited to have Raj join us as the Chief of our drug discovery

program”, Dr. D B Gupta, Chairman, Subject. said. “He brings with him a

vast pool of knowledge and experience which will be a great value add for

Lupin’s NCE research.”

Lupin is committed to developing new and innovative healthcare products focusing on unmet needs. It has a pipeline of four Investigational New Drugsthat focus on three different disease areas namely Migraine, Psoriasis and Tuberculosis. The Company also has pre-clinical programs in Diabetes and Rheumatoid Arthritis.Headquartered in Mumbai, India, subject is an innovation led transnational pharmaceutical company producing a wide range of quality,affordable generic and branded formulations and APIs for the developed and developing markets of the world.The Company has secured global leadership position in Anti-TB andCephalosporins and has a significant presence in the areas of Cardio-vasculars(prils and statins), Diabetology, Asthma and NSAIDs. The Company’s R&Dendeavors have resulted in significant progress in its NCE program. TheCompany’s foray into Advanced Drug Delivery Systems has resulted in the development of platform technologies that are being used to develop value added generic pharmaceuticals. Currently positioned amongst the top six pharmaceutical companies of India, theCompany is committed to achieve sustainableearnings and growth for all its stake holders.For the financial year ended March 2008, the Lupin's Revenues and Profit after-Tax were Rs.27, 730 million (US$ 694 million) and Rs.4,083 million (US$ 102million) respectively.

 

In recent years, both the companies have demonstrated their strength in this key segment and this strategic cooperation will further enable to strengthen their respective positions in this segment through enhanced utilisation of existing resources, with an enhanced market access. Mr. N.V. Ramanan, Head of DSM Anti Infectives (Asia Pacific, Middle east, Africa) and Country representative of Royal DSM NV said “Cephalosporins is strategically an important segment and with this cooperation we look forward to working closely with Lupin and further enhance our market reach and leadership.”

 

Commenting on the development Mr. Satish Khanna, Group President API, Lupin Limited said “This development enhances our market reach and will enable us to optimally utilise our resources. We look forward to increase this cooperation over a wider product basket to bring synergetic advantages to both Lupin and DSM Anti-Infectives.”

 

About DSM Anti-Infectives India

DSM Anti-Infectives India is a part of the business group DSM Anti-Infectives (global turnover of Euro 500 Million, whereas DSM group annual turnover is Euro 8 Billion), which holds a leadership position in the field of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients for the â-Lactam industry.

 

About Lupin

Headquartered in Mumbai, Lupin (http:/www.lupinworld.com) develops, manufactures and markets generic intermediates, active pharmaceutical ingredients and finished dosages. Its FY 2004-05 revenues were Rs.12 billion.11 of Lupin’s plants have been approved by the USFDA and two facilities have been approved by the UKMHRA

 

Dr. Vijay Kelkar and Mr. R A Shah join Lupin Board

 

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Mumbai, October 19, 2005: Lupin Limited today announced that Dr. Vijay Kelkar and Mr. R A Shah have joined the company’s Board as Independent Directors. An eminent economist Dr. Kelkar was an advisor to the Minister of Finance, Government of India between August 2002 and September 2004. A Ph.D from the University of California, M.S. from the University of Minnesota Dr. Kelkar has also served as an Executive Director of the International Monetary Fund August 1999 – August 2002 and Finance Secretary to the Government of India in 1998-99. He has held various other senior positions in the Government of India and was Chairman/Member of several high-powered committees set up by the government.

 

An eminent solicitor specialising in broad spectrum of Corporate Laws Mr. R A Shah is a senior partner of Crawford Bayley & Company, a leading solicitor firm in Mumbai. Mr. Shah serves on the boards of various companies being on the Managing Committee of the Bombay Chamber of Commerce and Indo German Chamber of Commerce. He is also a Member of the Committee for Revision of SEBI Takeover Code and President of Society of Indian Law Firms (Western Region). Welcoming these two eminent personalities on the Board, Lupin Chairman Dr. Desh Bandhu Gupta said, “I am delighted that Dr. Kelkar and Mr. Shah accepted our invitation to join our Board. Their enormous experience and wisdom will serve Lupin in good stead in the years to come”.

 

Lupin FY 2006-07 Q1 Sales up by 33 % at Rs. 4.9 bn

Driven by Formulation sales revenue, up by 49%

Domestic revenue growth of 39%

Exports up by 25%

Net Income up 17% at Rs. 507 Millions

 

Four ANDAs filed with the US FDA

 

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Mumbai, 25 July 2006: Lupin Limited reported a 33% rise in sales (gross) for the quarter ended June 2006. Sales grew from Rs.3.7 bn in Q1 2005-06 to Rs.4.9 bn in Q1 2006-07.

 

Export sales were Rs.1,982 Millions an increase of 25%. This includes sales made to advanced markets of Rs.527 Millions. (Rs.280 Millions) which grew by 88%. Sales from domestic markets were up Rs.2,869 Millions (Rs.2,069 Millions) a growth of 39%.

 

Earnings before Interest, Taxation, Depreciation and Amortization (EBITDA) was Rs.833 Millions (Rs. 748 Millions) a rise of 11%. After Interest and Finance charges Rs. 91 Millions (Rs.65 Millions), Depreciation Rs. 106 Millions (Rs.91 Millions) and Provision for taxation (including Fringe Benefit Tax) Rs.130 Millions (Rs. 160 Millions), Net profit for the year increased by 17% to Rs. 507 Millions (Rs. 432 Millions).

 

During the quarter the Company incurred exceptional litigation expenses of Rs. 82Millions pertaining to one particular patent challenge.

 

HIGHLIGHTS

 

Advanced markets

Total formulation sales from the advanced markets (North America and Europe) were at Rs. 527 Millions (Rs. 280 Millions), an increase of 88% Ceftriaxone saw a steady market share of 25% in the hospital market ANDA approvals for Cefdinir capsules and suspension and Quinapril tablets received US subsidiary’s sales during the quarter were US$ 14.4 Millions Suprax sales by US subsidiary during the quarter were US$ 2.7 Millions

 

Developing Markets

v      API sales from the developing markets (including India) were at Rs.1,649 Millions (Rs.1,166 Millions), a growth of 41%

v      Finished dosage sales from developing markets (including India) grew by 42% to Rs.2,462 Millions (Rs.1,732 Millions)

v      Finished dosage from domestic market grew by 29% to Rs. 2,066 Millions (Rs. 1,601 Millions)

v      API sales from the domestic market grew by 75% at Rs. 776 Millions (Rs. 443 Millions)

v      MOU signed to acquire 51% stake in Dafra

v      Lupenox (Enoxaparin sodium) first in-licensed product, introduced in domestic market

 

Research & Development

Four ANDAs, two DMFs, three EDMFs/COS, and one MAA (EU) filed

Research and Development expenditure during the quarter was at Rs. 320Millions, 6.8% of the Net Sales (5.3%)

Includes Litigation Expenses of Rs 82 Millions

 

 

Lupin Receives “Best New Manufacturer of the Year” Award from AmerisourceBergen

 

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Mumbai, 31 July 2007: subject  announced today that it has received the award for “Best New Manufacturer of the Year, Generics Rx” from AmerisourceBergen, a leader in healthcare distribution in the US. The award is in recognition of Lupin’s contribution and commitment toward excellence as a Generic drug supplier in the US.

 

“We are very pleased with the recognition that Lupin has received from AmerisourceBergen. Lupin launched its Generics Rx division in December 2005 and this award is a reflection of our continued and unwavering commitment to our customers in identifying, filing, launching and supplying important generic products,” said Dr. Kamal Sharma, Managing Director, Lupin.

 

About Lupin

Headquartered in Mumbai, subject is a leading pharmaceutical company with strong research focus. It has a programme for developing New Chemical Entities. The Company has state-of-the-art R&D center in Pune. The Company is a leading global player in Anti-TB, Cephalosporins (anti-infectives) and Cardiovascular drugs (prils and statins) and has a notable presence in the areas of diabetology, NSAIDS and Asthma.

 

For the quarter ended June 2007, subject Revenues and Profit after Tax were Rs. 6173 million (US$ 152 million) and Rs. 784 million (US$ 19 million) respectively.

 

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Lupin Enters Into Marketing Alliance with ASCEND Therapeutics

for SUPRAX® 400 mg Tablets in the U.S.

Mumbai, June 23, 2008

Lupin Ltd. (Lupin) announced today that the Company has entered into a promotion agreement for Suprax® 400 mg Tablets with ASCEND Therapeutics, Inc.Under the terms of the alliance, ASCEND Therapeutics will initiate promotion of theproduct in the U.S.in the month of June 2008. ASCEND has a 50-person Women’sHealth sales force which will detail the product primarily to Obstetricians and Gynecologists (OB/GYNs). Lupin will continue to promote the product to Pediatricians and Family Practitioners.The antibiotic market for treatment of Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) is USD 450 million, and the OB/GYN area is among the top three physician specialties prescribing antibiotics for treatment of UTIs.

 

Dr. Kamal Sharma, Managing Director, Lupin, said “We are pleased to enter into this strategic alliance with ASCEND. We believe ASCEND’s existing equity with the OB/GYN specialty will help Lupin to fully explore and leverage an additional opportunity for promoting Suprax® 400 mg Tablets. This alliance reflects our commitment to extend Suprax® franchise and enhance the value of brand business in the U.S.”

 

There are over 8 million patients who suffer from UTIs each year, with the vast majority of women. Suprax® 400 mg Tablets is an established antibiotic with a favorable safety profile and proven track record in effectively treating UTIs and other bacterial infections.

 

Mumbai, May 14, 2008

 

About Lupin

Headquartered in Mumbai, India, subject is an innovation led transnational pharmaceutical company producing a wide range of quality, affordable generic and branded formulations and APIs for the developed and developing markets of the world.

 

The Company has secured global leadership position in Anti-TB and Cephalosporins and has a significant presence in the areas of Cardiovasculars (prils and statins), Diabetology,Asthma and NSAIDs. The Company’s R&D endeavors have resulted in significant progress in its NCE program.

 The Company’s foray into New Drug Delivery Systems has resulted in the development of platform technologies that are being used to developvalue-added generic pharmaceuticals.

 

For the financial year ended March 2008, the Lupin's Revenues and Profit after Tax were Rs.27,730 million (US$ 694 million) and Rs.4,083 million (US$ 102 million)respectively.

Please visit http://www.lupinworld.com for more information about Subject.

 

 

 

 


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2]         Court Declaration :

No records exist to suggest that subject is or was the subject of any formal or informal allegations, prosecutions or other official proceeding for making any prohibited payments or other improper payments to government officials for engaging in prohibited transactions or with designated parties.

 

3]         Asset Declaration :

No records exist to suggest that the property or assets of the subject are derived from criminal conduct or a prohibited transaction.

 

4]         Record on Financial Crime :

            Charges or conviction registered against subject:                                                  None

 

5]         Records on Violation of Anti-Corruption Laws :

            Charges or investigation registered against subject:                                                          None

 

6]         Records on Int’l Anti-Money Laundering Laws/Standards :

            Charges or investigation registered against subject:                                                          None

 

7]         Criminal Records

No available information exist that suggest that subject or any of its principals have been formally charged or convicted by a competent governmental authority for any financial crime or under any formal investigation by a competent government authority for any violation of anti-corruption laws or international anti-money laundering laws or standard.

 

8]         Affiliation with Government :

No record exists to suggest that any director or indirect owners, controlling shareholders, director, officer or employee of the company is a government official or a family member or close business associate of a Government official.

 

9]         Compensation Package :

Our market survey revealed that the amount of compensation sought by the subject is fair and reasonable and comparable to compensation paid to others for similar services.

 

10]        Press Report :

            No press reports / filings exists on the subject.

 

 

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

 

MIRA INFORM as part of its Due Diligence do provide comments on Corporate Governance to identify management and governance. These factors often have been predictive and in some cases have created vulnerabilities to credit deterioration.

 

Our Governance Assessment focuses principally on the interactions between a company’s management, its Board of Directors, Shareholders and other financial stakeholders.

 

 

CONTRAVENTION

 

Subject is not known to have contravened any existing local laws, regulations or policies that prohibit, restrict or otherwise affect the terms and conditions that could be included in the agreement with the subject.

 

 

FOREIGN EXCHANGE RATES

 

Currency

Unit

Indian Rupees

US Dollar

1

Rs.42.30

UK Pound

1

Rs.84.03

Euro

1

Rs.66.42

 

 

SCORE & RATING EXPLANATIONS

 

SCORE FACTORS

 

RANGE

POINTS

HISTORY

1~10

7

PAID-UP CAPITAL

1~10

8

OPERATING SCALE

1~10

8

FINANCIAL CONDITION

 

 

--BUSINESS SCALE

1~10

9

--PROFITABILIRY

1~10

7

--LIQUIDITY

1~10

9

--LEVERAGE

1~10

9

--RESERVES

1~10

9

--CREDIT LINES

1~10

9

--MARGINS

-5~5

75

DEMERIT POINTS

 

 

--BANK CHARGES

YES/NO

YES

--LITIGATION

YES/NO

NO

--OTHER ADVERSE INFORMATION

YES/NO

NO

MERIT POINTS

 

 

--SOLE DISTRIBUTORSHIP

YES/NO

NO

--EXPORT ACTIVITIES

YES/NO

YES

--AFFILIATION

YES/NO

NO

--LISTED

YES/NO

YES

--OTHER MERIT FACTORS

YES/NO

YES

TOTAL

 

72

 

This score serves as a reference to assess SC’s credit risk and to set the amount of credit to be extended. It is calculated from a composite of weighted scores obtained from each of the major sections of this report. The assessed factors and their relative weights (as indicated through %) are as follows:

 

Financial condition (40%)            Ownership background (20%)                 Payment record (10%)

Credit history (10%)                    Market trend (10%)                                Operational size (10%)

 


 

RATING EXPLANATIONS

 

RATING

STATUS

 

 

PROPOSED CREDIT LINE

>86

Aaa

Possesses an extremely sound financial base with the strongest capability for timely payment of interest and principal sums

 

Unlimited

71-85

Aa

Possesses adequate working capital. No caution needed for credit transaction. It has above average (strong) capability for payment of interest and principal sums

 

Large

56-70

A

Financial & operational base are regarded healthy. General unfavourable factors will not cause fatal effect. Satisfactory capability for payment of interest and principal sums

 

Fairly Large

41-55

Ba

Overall operation is considered normal. Capable to meet normal commitments.

 

Satisfactory

26-40

B

Unfavourable & favourable factors carry similar weight in credit consideration. Capability to overcome financial difficulties seems comparatively below average.

 

Small

11-25

Ca

Adverse factors are apparent. Repayment of interest and principal sums in default or expected to be in default upon maturity

 

Limited with full security

<10

C

Absolute credit risk exists. Caution needed to be exercised

 

 

Credit not recommended

NR

In view of the lack of information, we have no basis upon which to recommend credit dealings

No Rating

 

 

 

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