MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :

07.03.2011

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

BIOCON LIMITED

 

 

Registered Office :

20th KM, Hosur Main Road, Hebbagodi, Electronics City, Bangalore – 560100, Karnataka

 

 

Country :

India

 

 

Financials (as on) :

31.03.2010

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

29.11.1978

 

 

Com. Reg. No.:

08-3417

 

 

CIN No.:

[Company Identification No.]

L24234KA1978PLC003417

 

 

TAN No.:

[Tax Deduction & Collection Account No.]

BLRB00214E

 

 

Legal Form :

Public Limited Liability Company. The Company's shares are listed on the Stock Exchange.

 

 

Line of Business :

Manufacturers, Exporters and Importers of all kinds of Enzymes, Oleoresins, Catalytic Preparations, Organic Chemicals and Organic and Bio-Chemicals, etc.

 

 

RATING & COMMENTS

 

MIRA’s Rating :

Aa  (74)

 

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 62000000

 

 

Status :

Good

 

 

Payment Behaviour :

Regular

 

 

Litigation :

Clear

 

 

Comments :

Subject is a well established and reputed company having fine track. Financial position of the company appears to be good. Fundamentals are strong and healthy. Trade relations are fair. Business is active. Payments are reported to regular and as per commitments.

 

The company can be considered normal for business dealings at usual trade terms and conditions.

 

NOTES :

Any query related to this report can be made on e-mail : infodept@mirainform.com while quoting report number, name and date.

 

 

ECGC Country Risk Classification List – April 1, 2010

 

Country Name

Previous Rating

(31.12.2009)

Current Rating

(01.04.2010)

India

A1

A1

 

Risk Category

ECGC Classification

Insignificant

 

A1

Low

 

A2

Moderate

 

B1

High

 

B2

Very High

 

C1

Restricted

 

C2

Off-credit

 

D

 

 

LOCATIONS

 

Registered Office/Factory :

20th KM, Hosur Main Road, Hebbagodi, Electronics City, Bangalore – 560100, Karnataka, India

Tel. No.:

91-80-28422169/28523434/ 28082808

Fax No.:

91-80-28422623/25531662/28523423

E-Mail :

info@biocon.com

contact.us@bioconindia.com

contact.us@biocon.com

usha.tn@biocon.com

kiran.kumar@biocon.com

Website :

http://www.biocon.com

Area :

15000 sq. ft.

Locations :

Owned

 

 

Factory 1 :

20th KM,Hosur Road,Electronics City.P.O Bangalore - 560100

 

 

Factory 2 :

Plot No 113/C2, Bommasandra Industrial Area, Bommasandra, Bangalore – 560099, Karnataka

 

 

Factory 3 :

Plot No 2,3,4 and 5, Bommasandra – Jigani Link Road, Bangalore - 560099, Karnataka

 

 

Factory 4 :

Plot 213-215 IDA Phase – II,pashamlaram Medak District – 502307,Andhara Pradesh

 

 

Overseas office:

1406, Woodbridge, Commons Iselin, NJ   08830, USA

Tel. No.:

732 636 2950

Fax No.:

732 636 2951

 

 

Branch office :

Located at:-

 

  • 210 A, Gokul Arcade, Sahar Road, Garware Chowk, Vile Parle (E), Mumbai - 400 057, Maharashtra

Tel. No. 91-22-56919760/61/62

 

  • No.15, Narmada Apartments, Alaknanda, New Delhi - 110 019

Tel. No. 91-11-26449819

 

  • No. 49/1, Rastra Guru Avenue, Nagar Bazar, Dum Dum, Kolkata - 700 028, West Bengal

Tel. No. 91-33-25501299

 

 

DIRECTORS

As on 31.03.2010

 

Name :

Mrs. Kiran Mazumdar

Designation :

Chairperson and  Managing Director

Address :

874/1, 7th Cross III Block, Koramangala, Bangalore - 560 034, Karnataka, India

Date of Birth/Age :

20.11.1978

Qualification :

B.Sc. (Hons.), PG Diploma in Malting & Brewing

Date Of Appointment :

01.12.1978

Previous Employment:

Jupiter Breweries, Kolkata, West Bengal (Consultants)

 

 

Name :

Mr. J. M. M. Shaw

Designation :

Whole- time Director

Address :

874/1, 7th Cross III Block, Koramangala, Bangalore - 560 034, Karnataka, India

Date of Birth/Age :

12.04.1949

Date of Appointment :

29.09.1998

 

 

Name :

Dr. Neville Bain

Designation :

Director

Address :

High Trees, Cavendish Road, Waybridge, Surrey KT 13, OJX, UK

Date of Birth/Age :

17.04.1955

Date of Appointment :

08.08.2000

 

 

Name :

Prof. Ravi Mazumdar

Designation :

Director

Address :

706, Carrolton Boulevard, West Lafayeete, IN - 47906, USA

Date of Birth/Age :

14.07.1940

Date of Appointment :

08.08.2000

 

 

Name :

Prof. Charles L. Cooney

Designation :

Director

Address :

14.09.1961

Date of Birth/Age :

35, Chestnut Palace, Brookline MA , USA

Date of Appointment :

27.07.2001

 

 

Name :

Dr. Bala Manian

Designation :

Mr. Catherine Rosenberg

 

 

Name :

Mr. Suresh Talwar

Designation :

Director

 

 

Name :

Prof Catherine Rosenberg

Designation :

Alternate Director

 

 

Name :

Mr. John Shaw

Designation :

Director

 

 

Name :

Mr. Anthony Allison

Designation :

Director

 

 

KEY EXECUTIVES

 

Name :

Mr. Ajay Bhardwaj

Designation :

President – Group Marketing

Date of Birth/Age :

46 Years

Qualification :

M. S. [Chemical Engineering]

Experience :

22 Years

Date of Appointment :

01.01.1986

Last Employment :

Project Engineer Max India Limited, New Delhi

 

 

Name :

Dr. Chaitanya R. Divgi

Designation :

Chief Executive

 

 

Name :

Mr. J M M Shaw

Designation :

Vice Chairman

Qualification :

M. A [Hons]

Date of Appointment :

01.04.1999

Last Employment :

President – Berghaus International Fashion Group, Holland 

 

 

Name :

Prof. Hans Wigzell

Designation :

Head [Centre for Medical Innovations]

 

 

Name :

Dr. Arun Chandavarkar

Designation :

President (Operations and Technology)

Qualification :

Ph. D. [Chemical Engineering]

Date of Appointment :

08.11.1990

 

 

Name :

Mr. Murali Krishnan

Designation :

President (Finance)

Qualification :

B. Com. CA

Experience :

24 Years

Date of Appointment :

09.11.1981

 

 

Name :

Mr. Rakesh Bamzai

Designation :

Vice President, Marketing

Date of Birth/Age :

45 Years

Qualification :

B. Sc. [Food and Fermentation Tech]

Experience :

17 Years

Date of Appointment :

19.04.1995

Last Employment :

Assistant General Manager – Marketing

Advanced Biochemical’s Limited

 

 

Name :

Mr. Chinappa M. B.

Designation :

Vice President, Finance

Qualification :

B. Com. ACA

Date of Appointment :

12.07.1999

Last Employment :

Finance Manager ITC Limited, Calcutta

 

 

Name :

Mr. Shrikumar Suryanarayan

Designation :

President (Research & Development)

Qualification :

M. Tech [Chemicals Engineering]

Date of Appointment :

02.05.1984

 

 

Name :

Dr. Goutam Das

Designation :

Chief Operating Officer, Syngene

 

 

Name :

Mr. A. S. Arvind

Designation :

Chief Operating Officer, Clinigene

 

 

Name :

Dr. Sambasivam Ganesh

Designation :

Chief Scientific Officer 

 

 

Name :

Dr. Subir Kumar Basak

Designation :

General Manager, Business Development

 

 

Name :

Mr. Ravindra K. C.

Designation :

General Manager, production

 

 

Name :

Dr. Harish V. Iyer

Designation :

General Manager, Research and Development 

 

 

Name :

Dr. Tara Jayaram

Designation :

General Manager, Quality Assurance

 

 

Name :

Mr. Ramalingeswara Rao K.

Designation :

General Manager, Marketing

 

 

Name :

Mr. Akash S. Puranik

Designation :

General Manager, Marketing

 

 

Name :

Mr. Sandeep Rao

Designation :

General Manager, Marketing

Date of Birth/Age :

32 Years

Qualification :

M. Sc. PGDM

Experience :

7 Years

Date of Appointment :

15.06.1999

 

 

Name :

Mr. Gautam Reddy

Designation :

General Manager, Group HR

 

 

Name :

Mr. Sundaresh S. R.

Designation :

General Manager, Commercial

 

 

Name :

Mr. Anindya Sircar

Designation :

General Manager, IPR

 

 

Name :

Mr. Prasad B. S. V.

Designation :

General Manager, Productions

 

 

MAJOR SHAREHOLDERS / SHAREHOLDING PATTERN

 

As on 30.06.2010

 

Names of Shareholders

No. of Shares

Percentage of Holding

(A) Shareholding of Promoter and Promoter Group

 

 

(1) Indian

 

 

Individuals / Hindu Undivided Family

80,892,224

40.45

Sub Total

80,892,224

40.45

(2) Foreign

 

 

Individuals (Non-Residents Individuals / Foreign Individuals)

1,407,558

0.70

Bodies Corporate

39,535,194

19.77

Sub Total

40,942,752

20.47

Total shareholding of Promoter and Promoter Group (A)

121,834,976

60.92

(B) Public Shareholding

 

 

(1) Institutions

 

 

Mutual Funds / UTI

16,750,367

8.38

Financial Institutions / Banks

9,768,547

4.88

Foreign Institutional Investors

7,547,637

3.77

Sub Total

34,066,551

17.03

(2) Non-Institutions

 

 

Bodies Corporate

6,645,479

3.32

Individuals

 

 

Individual shareholders holding nominal share capital up to Rs.0.100 Million

14,453,865

7.23

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

12,024,475

6.01

Any Others (Specify)

10,974,654

5.49

Non Resident Indians

938,384

0.47

Trusts

8,949,014

4.47

Foreign Nationals

713,390

0.36

Clearing Members

268,492

0.13

Foreign Corporate Bodies

105,374

0.05

Sub Total

44,098,473

22.05

Total Public shareholding (B)

78,165,024

39.08

Total (A)+(B)

200,000,000

100.00

 

 

BUSINESS DETAILS

 

Line of Business :

Manufacturers, Exporters and Importers of all kinds of Enzymes, Oleoresins, Catalytic Preparations, Organic Chemicals and Organic and Bio-Chemicals, etc.

 

 

Products :

Products Description

 

ITC Code

Enzymes for Pharmaceutical Use

350790

Organic and Inorganic Chemicals

280000 & 290000

 

  • Biopharmaceuticals
  • Enzymes

 

 

Brand Names :

"BIOCON"

 

 

PRODUCTION STATUS (As on 31.03.2010):-

 Particulars

Unit

Licenced Capacity

Installed

Capacity

Actual Production

Pharmaceuticals

Kg.

*

 **

11779973

 

* Exempted from the licensing provisions of the Industries (Development and Regulation) Act, 1951 in terms of notification No.S.O.477(E) dated July 25, 1991.

 

** Installed capacity has not been disclosed as these are variable and subject to changes in product mix, and utilisation of manufacturing facilities, given the nature of operations

 

 

GENERAL INFORMATION

 

No. of Employees :

3673

 

 

Bankers :

·         State Bank of India, Overseas Branch, M. G. Road, Bangalore, Karnataka

 

  • Hongkong Bank, Manipal Centre, Dickenson Road, Bangalore - 560 042, Karnataka

                

  • Canara Bank, Vasanthanagar Branch, Bangalore - 560052, Karnataka

 

 

Facilities :

Secured Loan

Rs in Millions

31.03.2010

Rs in Millions

31.03.2009

From banks

 

 

Cash, Credit,  Packing Credit etc

896.834

1014.565

Total

896.834

1014.565

 

(i) The Company has working capital facilities with State Bank of India (SBI). These facilities are repayable on demand, secured by a Pari Passu first charge on current assets.The company has utilized Rs Nill (March 31,2009)-Rs. 0.291 Million Inclusive of foreign currency loans of Rs Nill (US$ Nil) (March 31,2009 – Nil  (US$ Nill)

 

(ii) The Company has working capital facilities with Hong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC) .These facilities are repayable  on demand, secured by Pari-Passu first charge on current assets. As on March 31, 2010, the Company has utilised fund based limits of Rs 694.435 Millions Limits (March 31,2009) Rs-784.274 Millions)Inclusive of foreign currency denominated loans of Rs.427.025 Millions (Us$ 9.5 Million) March 31,2009 –Rs.763.050 Millions (US$ 15 Million)

 

(iii) The Company has working capital facilities with Canara Bank (CB). These facilities are repayable on demand, secured by a pari – passu  first charge on current assets of the Company As on March 31,2010 ,the company has utilized Rs.0.124 Million (March 31,2009 – Rs Nill) incluysive of foreign currency denominated loans of Rs. Nil(Us$ Nil) (March 31,2009 –Rs Nil (US$ Nil)

 

(iv) The company has working capital facilities with ABN Amro Bank.Theses facilities are repayable on demand ,secured by par passu first charge on the current assets of the company .As On March 31,2010 the company has utilized Rs.202.275 Millions (March 31,2009 –Rs 230.000 Millions )Inclusive of foreign currency denominated loans of Rs.202.275 Millions (Us$ 4.5 Million) (March 31,2009 –Rs Nil (Us$ Nil)

 

Unsecured loan

Rs in Millions

31.03.2010

Rs in Millions

31.03.2009

Deferred payment Liability

648.978

611.550

NMITU – CSIR Loan

2.650

3.312

Financial Assistance From DSIR

10.000

10.000

Short Term Loan from Bank

359.600

0.000

Total

1021.228

624.862

 

(i) Under the Industrial Policy of the Government of Karnataka, the Company on February 4, 1998 obtained an order from the Karnataka Sales Tax Authority for allowing deferment of sales tax (including turnover tax) for a period upto 8 years with respect to sales from its Bommasandra manufacturing facility for an amount not exceeding Rs 24.375 millions. As at March 31, 2010, the Company has utilised Rs 0.354 Million (March 31, 2009 - Rs 0.354 Million).

 

(li) Under the Agro Food Processing Industrial Policy of the Government of Karnataka, the Company on February 9, 2000 obtained an order from the Karnataka Sales Tax Authority for allowing deferment of sales tax (including turnover tax) for a period upto 12 years with respect to sales from its Hebbagodi manufacturing facility for an amount not exceeding Rs 648.624 millions. As at March 31, 2010, the Company has utilised Rs 648.624 millions (March 31,2009 - Rs 611.196 millions).

 

(iii) On March 31, 2005, the Company entered into an agreement with the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research ('CSIR'), for an unsecured loan of Rs 3.312 millions for carrying out part of the research and development project under the New Millennium Indian Technology Leadership Initiative ('NMITLI') Scheme. The loan is repayable over 10 annual equal installments starting from April 2009 and carry an interest rate of 3 per cent per annum. The amount due for repayment within one year is Rs Nil (March 31,2009 –Rs 0.331 Million).The Amount due during 2010-11 being Rs 0.331 Million,has been paid off as at March 31,2010

 

(iv) During the year ended March 31, 2009, the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research ('DSIR') has sanctioned financial assistance for a sum of Rs 17.000 millions to the Company for part financing one of it's research projects. Of the said sanctioned amount, the Company has received the first installment of Rs 10.000 millions during the year 2008-09. The research project has been completed during the year ended March 31,2010. The assistance is repayable in

The form of royalty payments post commercialization of the project in five equal annual installments

 

(v) The company has obtained foreign currency packing credit laon of Rs.359.600 Millions (US$ 8 Million) from HDFC Bankas at March 31,2010.The loan is repayable on May 22,2010

  

 

Banking Relations :

Fair

 

 

Auditors :

S.R.Batliboi and Associates - Chartered Accountants

Address :

Bangalore, Karnataka

 

 

Associates:

  • IATRIC Inc.

 

 

Subsidiaries/ Joint venture:

  • Ciligene International Private Limited
  • Syngene International Private Limited
  • Biocon Biopharmaceuticals Private Limited (51 % Joint Venture)
  • Biocon Reserch Limited
  • Biocon SA
  • NeoBiocon FZLLC (50% Joint Venture)

 

 

Fellow Subsidiaries:

  • AxisCorp GmbH

 

 

Enterprise owned by Key Management

  • Glentec International
  • P K Associate

 

 

CAPITAL STRUCTURE

 

As on 31.03.2010

 

Authorised Capital :

No. of Shares

Type

Value

Amount

 

 

 

 

220000000

Equity shares

Rs.5/- each

Rs. 1100.000 millions

 

Issued, Subscribed & Paid-up Capital :

No. of Shares

Type

Value

Amount

 

 

 

 

200000000

Equity shares

Rs.5/- each

Rs. 1000.000 millions

 

 

 

 

 

Note:

 

Of the above equity shares:

 (i) 30,800 equity shares of Rs 100 each were allotted as fully paid bonus shares by capitalisation of general reserve in the year ended March 31, 1997.

 

ii) 23,471 equity shares of Rs 100 each were allotted as fully paid-up shares in the year ended March 31, 2000 pursuant to a contract for consideration other than cash.

 

(iii) On March 30, 2002, the Company acquired 99.9 per cent equity in Syngene International Limited through the issue of 202,780 equity shares of Rs 10 each.The consideration was determined on the basis of a fair valuation, as approved by the statutory authorities in India. The related securities premium at Rs 403.8 per equity share has been credited to securities premium account.

 

(b) Also refer to Note 3 in schedule 17 for shares allotted under the Employees Stock Option Plan.

 

(c) On November 11, 2003, the Company issued 86,324,700 equity shares of Rs 5 each as fully paid-up bonus shares by capitalisation of balance in the profit and loss account of Rs 431.624 millions.

 

(d) On September 15, 2008 the Company issued 100,000,000 equity shares of Rs 5 each as fully paid bonus shares by capitalisation of balance in the securities premium account of Rs. 500.000 millions

 


FINANCIAL DATA

[all figures are in Rupees Millions]

 

ABRIDGED BALANCE SHEET

 

 SOURCES OF FUNDS

 

31.03.2010

31.03.2009

31.03.2008

SHAREHOLDERS FUNDS

 

 

 

1] Share Capital

1000.000

1000.000

500.000

2] Share Application Money

0.000

0.000

0.000

3] Reserves & Surplus

14662.867

12748.753

12781.963

4] (Accumulated Losses)

0.000

0.000

0.000

NETWORTH

15662.867

13748.753

13281.963

LOAN FUNDS

 

 

 

1] Secured Loans

896.834

1014.565

892.634

2] Unsecured Loans

1021.228

624.862

546.219

TOTAL BORROWING

1918.062

1639.427

1438.853

DEFERRED TAX LIABILITIES

410.408

410.408

398.237

 

 

 

 

TOTAL

17991.337

15798.588

15119.053

 

 

 

 

APPLICATION OF FUNDS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FIXED ASSETS [Net Block]

6599.909

6752.841

6518.596

Capital work-in-progress

583.344

376.872

646.341

 

 

 

 

INVESTMENT

4186.382

3466.855

4772.602

Intangible Assets

184.062

388.850

276.000

 

 

 

 

CURRENT ASSETS, LOANS & ADVANCES

 

 

 

 
Inventories

2447.986

1945.224
1677.350
 
Sundry Debtors

3836.444

3101.713
2256.629
 
Cash & Bank Balances

771.218

60.427
81.244
 
Other Current Assets
0.000
0.000
0.000
 
Loans & Advances
4030.711
2662.748
1235.457
Total Current Assets

11086.359

7770.112

5250.680

Less: CURRENT LIABILITIES & PROVISIONS

 

 

 

 
Current Liabilities

3816.243

2196.970
2345.166
 
Provisions

832.476

759.972
0.000
Total Current Liabilities

4648.719

2956.942

2345.166

Net Current Assets

6437.640

4813.170

2905.514

 

 

 

 

MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES

0.000

0.000

0.000

 

 

 

 

TOTAL

17991.337

15798.588

15119.053

 


PROFIT & LOSS ACCOUNT

 

 

PARTICULARS

31.03.2010

31.03.2009

31.03.2008

 

SALES

 

 

 

 

 

Income

11280.695

9034.360

8320.839

 

 

Other Income

658.327

747.738

971.165

 

 

Licing and Development Fees

350.130

89.005

NA

 

 

TOTAL                        

12289.152

9871.103

9292.004

 

 

 

 

 

Less

EXPENSES

 

 

 

 

 

Manufacturing Expenses

2238.765

6936.814

6511.351

 

 

Material Cost

5473.629

NA

NA

 

 

Employee Cost

997.275

NA

NA

 

 

TOTAL                        

8709.669

6936.814

6511.351

 

 

 

 

 

Less

PROFIT BEFORE INTEREST, TAX, DEPRECIATION AND AMORTISATION

3579.483

29342.289

2780.653

 

 

 

 

 

Less

FINANCIAL EXPENSES            

19.910

49.371

28.698

 

 

 

 

 

 

PROFIT BEFORE TAX, DEPRECIATION AND AMORTISATION

3559.573

2884.918

2751.955

 

 

 

 

 

Less

DEPRECIATION/ AMORTISATION        

797.290

742.830

689.980

 

 

 

 

 

 

PROFIT BEFORE TAX

2762.283

2142.088

2061.975

 

 

 

 

 

Less

TAX                                         

278.713

103.967

106.384

 

 

 

 

 

 

PROFIT AFTER TAX

2483.570

2038.121

1955.591

 

 

 

 

 

 

BALANCE CARRIED TO THE B/S

2483.570

2038.121

1955.591

 

 

 

 

 

 

EARNINGS IN FOREIGN CURRENCY

 

 

 

 

 

Export Earnings

4828.653

4628.839

4776.275

 

 

Recovery of freight, insurance etc on exports

NA

0.000

1.480

 

 

Technical Licensing fees

136.093

89.005

448.413

 

 

Other Income

48.090

NA

NA

 

 

Interest on foreign currency loan given to subsidiary company

44.204

NA

NA

 

TOTAL EARNINGS

5057.040

4717.844

5226.168

 

 

 

 

 

 

IMPORTS

 

 

 

 

 

Raw Materials

3823.858

2622.733

2518.296

 

 

Packing Materials

30.784

32.513

20.723

 

 

Maintenance Spares

25.808

13.821

26.087

 

 

Capital Goods

208.571

239.037

300.946

 

TOTAL IMPORTS

4089.021

2908.104

2866.052

 

 

 

 

 

 

Earnings Per Share (Rs.)

12.78

5.79

22.51

 

QUARTERLY RESULTS

 

PARTICULARS

 

30.06.2010

1st Quarter

30.09.2010

2nd Quarter

31.12.2010

3rd Quarter

Net Sales

3322.700

3446.100

5101.200

Total Expenditure

2342.500

2300.700

2540.900

PBIDT (Excl OI)

980.200

1145.400

2560.300

Other Income

60.600

60.100

58.200

Operating Profit

1040.800

1205.500

2618.500

Interest

6.500

4.500

5.700

Exceptional Items

0.000

0.000

0.000

PBDT

1034.300

1201.000

2612.800

Depreciation

211.700

217.800

228.600

Profit Before Tax

822.600

983.200

2384.200

Tax

99.600

109.900

268.300

Provisions and contingencies

0.000

0.000

0.000

Profit After Tax

723.000

873.300

2115.900

Extraordinary Items

0.000

0.000

0.000

Prior Period Expenses

0.000

0.000

0.000

Other Adjustments

0.000

0.000

0.000

Net Profit

723.000

873.300

2115.900

 

 

KEY RATIOS

 

PARTICULARS

 

 

31.03.2010

31.03.2009

31.03.2008

PAT / Total Income

(%)

20.21

20.65

21.05

 

 

 

 

 

Net Profit Margin

(PBT/Sales)

(%)

24.49

23.71

24.79

 

 

 

 

 

Return on Total Assets

(PBT/Total Assets)

(%)

15.46

11.42

11.88

 

 

 

 

 

Return on Investment (ROI)

(PBT/Networth)

 

0.18

0.16

0.16

 

 

 

 

 

Debt Equity Ratio

(Total Liability/Networth)

 

0.42

0.33

0.28

 

 

 

 

 

Current Ratio

(Current Asset/Current Liability)

 

2.38

2.63

2.23

 


 

LOCAL AGENCY FURTHER INFORMATION

 

Results of Operations:

 

For the year ended March 31, 2010 consolidated revenues grew by 44%, EBITDA  grew  by 31% and Profit after tax (PAT) before exceptional items,  grew  by  22%.  The company has posted a strong 27% growth in  its  biopharmaceutical  business  despite  the challenging environment that prevailed in  the  last  year.  The  landscape  was  characterized  by  pricing  pressures,  reduced  spending  from  consumers  and companies and  intense  competition  between  companies  for  the  end  markets.  This  year  They entered  new   markets,  strategically  moving up the value chain with formulations in  addition  to  APIs and improved operational efficiencies in their manufacturing processes.

 

Business Operations overview and Outlook:

 

During the year, total revenues increased by 44% from Rs. 16,732 millions to  Rs  24,048  millions. In the year under review, Statins  segment  grew  26%,  Immunosuppressants  by  27%  and  Insulins by  11%.  Their domestic  branded  formulations  business grew 35% with successful market share wins  for  their key  brands. The Indian pharmaceutical market is estimated to grow at  over  17%  per annum and presents a good market opportunity for the company.  As  India's epidemiological profile alters, drugs for cardio-vascular problems,  disorders  of  the central nervous system and other chronic  diseases  will  account for 64% of total pharmaceutical sales in 2012, up from 50% in 2009.  The remaining 36% will come from anti-infective, gastrointestinal drugs and  vitamins.  With  leading brands in Diabetology,  Nephrology,  Oncology  and Cardiology,  They are best positioned to capitalize on this  opportunity  and  expect  their domestic branded formulations segment to  contribute  about  a  quarter of their revenues by 2015. With a view to attaining leadership in key  therapies, They will focus on building large brands and increasing the number  of  successful  new  introductions.  Acquisitions,  partnerships  and   in- licensing  are also value creating strategies that will likely  be  adopted  towards reaching this goal.

 

The  research services landscape has been in a state of flux for  the  last  decade.  In  what started as a labour arbitrage opportunity  in  the  early  nineties  for 'low probability candidates', is now converting into  a  good  business  model  with  the integrated drug discovery  process.  Big  pharma companies  are  facing  the pressures of  reduced  R andD  budgets,  shrinking  revenues, higher costs of drug development and declining Rand D  productivity.  The financial meltdown has further added to their woes.

 

On the research front, they have made significant progress in their partnership  with  Mylan  for developing biosimilars for global markets.  They expect  to  commence clinical trials in India with two biosimilar monoclonal antibodies  at  a  fast  pace.  They will  shortly  commence  clinical  trials  for  their Recombinant Human Insulin for European registration. their novel pipeline has  achieved significant milestone spearheaded by the IND filing with USFDA for  their Oral Insulin program IN105. They expect to initiate a clinical study  for  Type  I  Diabetics  under this US IND later this year.  their coveted  T1  h  program for a novel Anti-CD6 targeting monoclonal antibody is also entering  Phase III clinical trials for Psoriasis. Additionally, their novel  anti-CD20  molecule has completed preclinical studies and is expected to get into  the  clinic  in  India  this year. their novel programs  are  expected  to  unlock  substantial value upon licensing.

 

Subsidiaries and Joint Ventures:

 

Syngene International Limited

 

Syngene  has consolidated its position as India's premier  Custom  Research  Organization  and  registered a 30% growth in revenues.  During  the  year,  Syngene   has  demonstrated  its  ability  to  successfully  manage   large  relationships and has also forayed into Integrated Drug

Discovery services.  The  commencement  of operations from their recently  commissioned  biologics  pilot  plant and the AAALAC accredited Vivarium, coupled  with  Formulation Development  capabilities  positions  Syngene  as  the  ideal  partner  for  providing  high  quality discovery services at competitive prices  in  both large andsmall molecules.

 

In  March  2010, Syngene partnered with Endo Pharmaceuticals to  develop  a  novel  biological therapeutic molecule against cancer. Under the  terms  of  the agreement, Endo will retain all rights to the molecule developed and in  return  Syngene will receive research fees, milestone payments and  success  fees  from  Endo.  This is a first in India involving the  discovery  of  a

biological therapeutic entity and Syngene is proud to be a part of this.

 

For the current financial year, Syngene registered a 30% growth in revenues  from Rs. 2,065 million in the previous year to Rs. 2,676 millions.

 

Operational  margins  increased  from Rs. 607 millions to  Rs.  878  millions  representing a 45% increase, primarily driven by revenues generated by  the  EMS  facility  which was fully operational during  the  year.  Depreciation  charge increased from Rs. 231 millions to Rs. 451 millions.

 

Syngene earned a net profit of Rs 308 millions for the year as against loss of Rs  225  millions  for the previous  year.  The  increase  is  primarily  attributed to an exceptional forex loss in the previous year.

 

Clinigene International Limited

 

For  the year, Clinigene, a wholly own  subsidiary  registered  revenue of Rs. 403 millions as against Rs. 330 millions in the previous  year  and earned a profit of Rs. 22 millions as against a profit Rs. 45 millions in  the previous year.

 

Being  a  full-service clinical research organization, covering  early-  to  late phase clinical development programs, Clinigene is now well  positioned  to cater to clinical development requirements for its partners globally.

 

Biocon Biopharmaceuticals Private Limited

 

Biocon  Biopharmaceuticals Private Limited (BBPL) began as a 51:49 JV  with  CIMAB  SA,  to  manufacture monoclonal  antibodies  and  other  Recombinant Therapeutics.

 

For  the  year, BBPL earned revenues of Rs.  381  millions  as  against Rs. 186 millions in the previous year. BBPL earned a profit of Rs.26  millions from loss of Rs. 52 millions in the previous year. Due to a  limited  product  portfolio,  sales have been under pressure and expect  to  improve  performance in the coming year.

 

In March 2010, Biocon, through its 100% subsidiary Biocon SA entered into a  agreement with CIMAB SA, to acquire its 49% stake in BBPL.

 

Biocon Research Limited

 

Biocon  Research  Limited  (BRL) is a wholly owned  subsidiary  set  up  to  undertake  discovery and development research work in  biologics,  antibody  molecules   and  proteins.  BRL  has  during  the  year  entered   into   a  collaborative  agreement  with Mylan to jointly develop  and  commercialize  certain monoclonal antibodies.

 

For  the  current year BRL registered revenues of Rs. 393 millions  and  has  commenced development activity on the monoclonal antibody program. BRL  has  reported a net loss of Rs. 51 millions for the year ended March 31, 2010.

 

Biocon SA

 

Biocon SA, a wholly owned subsidiary in Switzerland is primarily engaged in  development  and  marketing of biopharmaceuticals in the  European  region.  Clinical  Development of Insulin is currently ongoing. During  the  current  year Biocon SA has entered into an agreement to buy 49% stake of CIMAB  SA,  in group company Biocon Biopharmaceuticals Private Limited

 

AxiCorp GmbH

 

AxiCorp is a specialized Pharma marketing and distribution company based in  Germany.  In January 2010, AxiCorp was ranked no. 30 in Germany by IMS  and  recognised  as  one  of the three  fastest  growing  German  pharmaceutical  companies.

 

For the current financial year AxiCorp earned revenues of Rs. 9,117 millions  and a profit of Rs. 299 millions, contributing 38% to the group revenues and  10% to the group net profit.

 

NeoBiocon FZ LLC

 

NeoBiocon FZ LLC. is a research and marketing pharmaceutical company  based  in  Abu  Dhabi. Incorporated in January 2008, NeoBiocon is  a  50:50  joint  venture with Dr. B.R.Shetty of

NeoPharma.

 

For  the year under review, NeoBiocon registered revenues of Rs 48  millions and a net profit of Rs 5 millions.

 

In  addition  to launching oncology products, NeoBiocon is the  process  of  obtaining  regulatory approvals for an entire range of formulations in  the  GCC Market.

 

Accounts of subsidiary companies:

 

The  Company has obtained exemption from the Government of India,  Ministry  of Company Affairs from attaching the financial accounts of the  subsidiary  companies  to  this Report pursuant to Section 212 of  the  Companies  Act,  1956. However, a statement showing the relevant details of the Subsidiaries  is enclosed and is a part of the Annual Report.

 

Employees Stock Option Plan (ESOP):

 

Pursuant  to the provisions of Guideline 12 of the Securities and  Exchange  Board  of India (Employee Stock Option Scheme and Employee  Stock  Purchase  Scheme),  Guidelines, 1999, as amended, the details of stock options as  on 31 March 2010 are set out in the Annexure to the Directors' Report.

 

 

MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS

 

The  financial  statements  have  been  prepared  in  compliance  with  the  requirements  of the Companies Act, 1956 and Generally Accepted  Accounting  Principles (GAAP) in India.

 

INDUSTRY OVERVIEW, OPPORTUNITY AND OUTLOOK

 

The global market for Pharmaceuticals in 2009 was USD 837 billion, a growth  of 7% over previous year on a constant USD scale (Source: IMS). The  global  pharmaceutical  market is expected to grow between 4-6% in 2010, a  decline  over the 7% growth in 2009, according to market research firm ORG IMS data.  The decline will come from US patent expiries and price cuts in the world's  second largest market, Japan, and the effect of publicly funded  healthcare budgets being cut in Europe. By 2013, pharmaceutical sales are expected  to touch $975 billion.

 

The global pharmaceutical industry has been in a state of flux for the last  few  years.  The industry's major markets are reeling under  pressure  with  stagnating  sales,  thinning  late-stage  R and D  pipelines,  lower  new  drug  approvals and increasing genericization.

 

One  of the challenges for the industry in this decade has  been  declining  RandD  productivity.  While RandD spending has more than doubled  in  the  last decade,  the  number of new molecules entering the  market  has  plummeted.  Research  ROI,  therefore, is fast reaching a plateau and is  projected  to  grow at a 1.7% CAGR over 2009-14 as opposed to 11% in 2000-08.  Realization

that  RandD  output is not a function of R andD spend has companies  looking  at  other  ways to increase their late-stage RandD pipelines. Further  adding  to  the  industry's woes is stagnating sales. While sales of the key large  cap  US and EU Pharma majors grew at a CAGR of 8.4% over 2000-08, it is expected  that this will plateau and marginally de-grow by 0.1% over the next 5 years  (Source: Evaluate Pharma, Wall Street Research and Company filings).

 

The global recession of 2008-09 further added to these challenges. For  the  first  time  in this decade, R and D spend in the year 2009 fell 0.9%  to  $124  billion  on  the  back  of  slower  prescription  sales  and  reimbursement  pressures.  Market research group Evaluate Pharma estimates that RandD  spend  grew  an average 10% per year for the period 2002-08.  Consensus  estimates  indicate that RandD spend will grow at the more realistic levels of 2-3% over  2010-16. The last phenomenon that added to these challenges is the expected  trend  in  patent  cliff. The average patent expires which  stood  at  $2.8  billion  in  the period 1990-2000 rose to $10.6 billion in 2001-09  and  is  expected  to be a whopping $24.6 billion in 2010-14. Growth of generics  is  expected  to  further erode the bottom lines of  pharmaceutical  companies.

 

According  to  IMS, over the next five years, products with sales  of  more  than $142 billion are expected to face generic competition in big  markets,  reducing prescription drug spending by $80 billion to $100 billion  through  2014.  Patent expirations in the United States will peak in 2011  and  2012  when  6  of the 10 current largest-selling products are  expected  to  face generic competition.

 

Consolidation  is the norm - Companies are now looking at newer avenues  to  increase  their  RandD pipelines, reduce costs  and  improve  time-to-market.  Consolidation  is  one such route. Companies took this route to  scale  up,  access  niche  therapeutic segments and enter new geographies.  Total  deal  values from pharmaceutical Mergers and Acquisitions (MandAs) tripled in  2009  versus 2008 on an equivalent number of deals (Source: Evaluate Pharma). The year  saw the completion of three mega mergers- Pfizer-Wyeth, Merck  andCo- ScheringPlough  and Roche-Genentech. Total deal value in 2009 touched  $188  billion, the largest since 2000. A spate of smaller mergers also took place  in  2009.  In India, there were 57 MandAs in 2008, a 128% increase  over  the  previous year (Source: PwC report, 2010).

 

Strategic  Alliances  and Licensing will gain traction - In  an  effort  to  spread risks and reduce time-to-market, companies are acquiring late  stage  RandD  assets, forging co-development and marketing alliances.  Licensing  is  also becoming a quick way of getting to the market and improving the bottom  lines.

 

Biologics  are the way to go - Many companies are increasing the number  of  biologics  in  their overall product portfolios. This stems from  the  fact  that  biologics  enjoy a greater probability of launch  success,  and  when  successful, are also larger contributors to growth. In 2009, the biological  drug  market  generated over $125 billion in  revenues  worldwide  (Source:

Visiongain).

 

Biosimilars  will  rule - Obama's Healthcare Reform Act has  provided  some  clarity  to the biosimilar pathway in the US and is expected to unlock  the  large value in biosimilars. Industry experts predict that price erosions in  innovator  products post biosimilar entry will not be as steep as in  small  molecules  as  biologics  are  characterized by  high  barriers  to  entry.  Although  biosimilar  opportunities have largely been  in  the  recombinant  proteins  so far, attention is now shifting to monoclonal antibodies  which  are expected to be the next near-term opportunity. The patents of a  number  of blockbuster antibodies will expire over the next 10 years. According  to

market   research  firm  Visiongain,  the  global  market  for   monoclonal  antibodies  will be worth $41 billion in 2010. It remains one of  the  most  exciting and promising areas within the world pharmaceutical market  today. There  are  currently  more than 25 products  in  clinical  use  worldwide, including eight blockbusters.

 

Pharmerging  countries  are tomorrow's pharmaceutical  landscape  -Finally,  changing  demographics  is  causing a seismic shift in focus  to  what  are  called  'Pharmerging' countries. Rising GDP and per capita  income,  better  access  to  healthcare and globalization have made  countries  like  China,  India,  Brazil, Russia, Mexico, Venezuela and a few others very  attractive to  big  pharmaceutical companies. Drug sales in emerging markets,  led  by  China and Brazil, are expected to grow at 14-17% through 2014 compared with a 3-6% seen for the developed markets. (IMS ORG report).

 

Many  companies are re-assessing their 'Pharmerging' market strategies  and  re-assessing their geographic portfolios. Companies are attempting to build  or  buy  market share in these 17 countries.  The  'Pharmerging'  countries  accounted  for  16%  of the total world market or  $123  billion  in  2009.  Despite  this, these markets continue to be underserved. According to  IMS,

in  2009,  the  top 1 5 pharmaceutical companies got  only  0.9%  of  their  combined sales from China, 2.9% from Brazil, India and Russia and 5.6% from  the Tier 3 markets comprising 13 countries.

 

BIOCON'S BUSINESS STRATEGY AND OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE

 

Focus Areas and Strategy

 

Biocon is an emerging global biopharmaceutical enterprise with products and research services that span the entire drug value chain, from  pre-clinical  to clinical development through to commercialization.

 

Within  biopharmaceuticals,  They manufacture generic APIs like  Statins  and Immunosuppressants that are sold in the developed markets of US and Europe. They also manufacture biosimilar Insulins that are sold in India as  branded formulations  and  in  both  bulk and formulation  forms  in  the  emerging markets.

 

In research services, Syngene is engaged in the business of custom research  in  drug discovery while the other fully-owned subsidiary Clinigene  is  in  the clinical development space. Both subsidiaries cater to a diverse client  base that include global pharmaceutical majors, mid-size pharmaceutical and  biotech companies as well as start-ups.

 

Biocon's  strategic  focus in the medium and long-term is very  clearly  on  Biosimilars and Novel products.

 

BIOSIMILARS  - They have a clearly defined biosimilar strategy that  includes  development and manufacturing. Marketing and distribution of these products  are done by Biocon in India and via alliances with regional partners in the  emerging  markets.  In terms of geographical reach, Biocon  has  adopted  a  common  go-to-market  pathway  for  all its  products.  This  comprises  of  launching  the  product in India first, then in the  emerging  markets  and  subsequently in the developed markets.

 

Biocon  is one of the early entrants into the biosimilar space in India.  A  beginning  with generic APIs that had shorter regulatory timelines  was  an  effective  short-term  strategy that gave them significant  market  share  in  these  products for both the US and Europe. This was followed by a  medium- term  biosimilar strategy of recombinant proteins like Insulin and  Insulin  Analogues  and subsequently the more complex Monoclonal Antibodies.  Within  Insulins,  Biocon  has already launched its recombinant human  insulin  and  insulin  analogue Glargine in India. Other analogues Lispro and Aspart  are  in pre-clinical development.

 

In  the  medium-term  (3-6  years), their strategic intent  is  to  take  their biosimilar   insulins  into  the  developed  markets  and  their monoclonal  antibodies  into  India  and the emerging markets. In the  long-term  (>  6  years),  They intend to take their monoclonal antibodies  into  the  developed  markets and their novel drugs in the global market. Their monoclonal antibodies (MAbs), which is a co-development partnership program with Mylan Inc.,  are in pre-clinical development.

 

Their biosimilar  MAbs will follow a similar commercialization  path  of  an  'India and emerging market first' strategy and eventually to the  developed  markets  through  strategic  partnerships with  companies  like  Mylan  and  others.

 

NOVELS  -  Biocon has two programs in late-stage  clinical  development  in  India - IN-1 05 and T1 h.

 

IN-105

 

IN  -  105 is Biocon's oral insulin program which They believe  is  the  most  advanced  program  in the oral insulin space globally. It is  a  conjugated  peptide and a new molecular entity which is metabolically active and  shows  lower  immunogenicity and mitogenicity when compared to insulin. It  has  a  very good safety and clearance profile. They have a stable tablet formulation  and  have  established its oral delivery through a number of  Phase  1  and  Phase  2 studies and have now started a Phase 3 trial in India. This is  an  ongoing  trial which involves a 6-month double-blinded,  placebo-controlled  trial  in Type 2 Diabetes patients who are poorly controlled on  Metformin,  where the primary end point is HbA1 c control. IN 105 can be a monotherapy,  in  combination  with  various oral antidiabetic  tablets  like  Metformin,  Sulfonylurea, PPAR agonists, DDP-IV inhibitors, etc., or a pre-meal insulin  in combination with basal insulin. Their US IND was approved in January  2010  and they will shortly begin clinical trials for the US market.

 

T1h

 

T1  h  is  an anti-CD6 monoclonal antibody. The target is  a  Type  1  cell  membrane  glycoprotein which is predominantly expressed by T cells and a  B  cell  subset. It has a very unique ALCAM binding profile where it binds  to  activated T cells, B cells, and monocytes and can potentially benefit  many  autoimmune  conditions.  They have  pursued trials  in  both  Psoriasis  and  Rheumatoid  Arthritis. Good remission rates observed in a  recent  clinical  trial has enabled Biocon to design a very important second clinical  trial.  An additional trial in Rheumatoid Arthritis is also being initiated.

 

India and Emerging Markets

 

India with  its  rapidly  growing population and  economy  has  become  an  attractive opportunity for global pharmaceutical companies. India's growing  middle  class, from a mere 3% in 1995 to 13% in 2008, has resulted in  more  purchasing power and better access to medical facilities. Also, as  India's  epidemiological  profile  changes,  drugs  for  cardio-vascular   problems, disorders  of  the central nervous system and other chronic  diseases  will  account for 64% of total pharmaceutical sales in 2012, up from 50% in  2001  (PwC report). India's pharmaceutical industry is fast becoming a competitor  in  certain  critical  areas  and  potential  partner  in  others.   Market  researchers  estimate  that  the Indian pharmaceutical  industry  which  is pegged at $10 billion as of March 2010 as per IMS ORG and growing at  17.7% YoY will likely rise to $50 billion by 2020.

 

Biocon intends to develop its India market presence on its own for all  its  products  in all therapeutic areas. They are currently present in  four  main  therapeutic  areas  -Diabetology, Cardiology, Nephrology and  Oncology.  In  order to grow their domestic branded formulations business, They are  launching  two  new divisions this year- Comprehensive Care and Immunotherapy. With  a  view  to attaining leadership in key therapies, They will focus  on  building large brands and aim to increase the number of new introductions each year.  Biocon  is also increasingly tapping the hospital segment  and  introducing  extra-urban  initiatives  in  order  to  build  its  brands.  Acquisitions,  partnerships and in-licensing are also value creating strategies that  will  be explored towards reaching this goal.

 

They have  made significant inroads into several emerging markets  with  their Insulins  and  Immunosuppressants.  They have strengthened  their presence  in  emerging  markets  like Brazil, Mexico, Chile, and many  countries  in  the  Middle  East and Africa this year. They see emerging markets as  a  strategic  focus  area  and plan to push ahead with expanding  business  opportunities there.

 

Operations - Manufacturing, Process Design, Engineering, Quality and IPR

 

The  process  of  producing  Biotech products  is  inherently  complex  and  requires  highly  specialized  knowledge.  Extensive  process  and  product  characterization are required to transform laboratory scale processes  into  reproducible commercial manufacturing processes. They have been able to build  two  global scale bio-manufacturing facilities, including an  aseptic  fill  and  finish facility, which meet USFDA and EU GMP norms. their manufacturing  capabilities  are in Fermentation (small molecules and proteins),  Synthetic  Chemistry, MAbs and Fill/Finish (vials, cartridges, lyophillised and  PFS).  They are  one  of the largest producers of  statins  and  immunosuppressants  globally.  They are Asia's largest insulin producer and they also  have  global  scale  monoclonal antibody production capabilities. In 2009, they acquired  a  synthetic   chemistry  facility  in  Hyderabad  in  order  to   boost   their capabilities in this segment.

 

Process  design and engineering for all the facilities  (manufacturing  and  research)  is developed by in-house engineers. Their Company has  experienced  internal teams for design, execution and commercials. They have instituted  a  web-based solution for monitoring and tracking all major

projects.

 

TheCompany   has  one  of  the  largest  IP  portfolios   among   Indian  pharmaceutical and biotech companies. They have a strong IPR team that drafts  patent applications in-house.

 

Marketing and Distribution

 

They sell APIs to pharmaceutical companies across the globe from  their USFDA  approved  manufacturing facilities. They have also licensed out their products in  certain geographies and as a part of that agreement They manufacture  and supply bulk formulations to their partners.

 

Marketing and distribution of all their products in India is done by  Biocon.  They have afield force of over 750 people who market their branded formulations  to  healthcare providers, including physicians or their  clinics,  dialysis  centers, hospitals and pharmacies.

 

In  addition,  for  products in the diabetes segment, They create  and  host  programs  to  increase public awareness about diabetes and  its  associated  risks.

 

Axicorp  GmbH,  their subsidiary in Germany, is  a  leading  distributor  of branded pharmaceutical products. They intend to take their biosimilars into the  German market via this subsidiary.

 

Research and Development

 

Research  and  Development  is  the  backbone  of  their Company.  their R andD  initiatives  are primarily focused on developing  affordable  therapeutics.  Currently,  They are focused on developing therapeutics for the treatment  of  chronic  illness in the areas of oncology, diabetology and  immune-mediated  diseases.  They typically carry out early drug discovery and clinical  trials  in  India  up  to the proof-of concept stage and  then  seek  partners  for  expanding clinical trial activities and marketing in the developed markets. This  strategy  helps  them take advantage of lower  R andD  costs  and  faster  clinical development timelines in India. Developing products in India until  the  proof-of concept stage has allowed us to fund these programs  entirely  from internal accruals.

 

People

 

People  are their key assets. Their goal is to create a culture of  excellence.  Their human resource department strives to hire the best  talent  available,  keep  them  engaged and competitive and create a  harmonious,  satisfactory work culture.

 

Some key initiatives taken this year -

 

* An online performance appraisal process was developed in house.

 

* Expressions 2010 Employee Satisfaction Survey was launched in March 2010.

 

* Enhancing leadership development programs on strategic R andD management for

senior managers organized in collaboration with IIM (Bangalore).

 

*  Training programs on innovation and situational leadership  targeted  at

middle and senior managements.

 

* Collaborations with educational institutes to make courses more  industry

oriented and thereby augment their talent pipeline.

 

Biocon Group

 

Education

2008-2009

2009 -10

PhD

182

259

Post Grad

1380

1918

Graduate Engineers

82

102

CA/MBA/ICWA/CS/LLB 

175

172

Graduate/diploma non technical 

1076

1111

Undergraduates

559

658

Total

3454*

4220**

 

 

* excluding 190 employees in AxiCorp

** excluding 258 employees in AxiCorp

 

FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE

 

The  Company,  in 2003-04, carried out a sub-division of equity  shares  of  face  value of Rs 10 each into 2 equity shares of Rs 5 each.  Consequently,  the  issued, subscribed and paid-up capital of Rs 18.377 Millions has  been  divided  into 3,675,300 shares of Rs 5 each.

 

The  Company, in 2003-04, issued 86,324,700 equity shares of Rs 5  each  as  bonus shares in the ratio of 23.4877958 shares for every one share held  to  the  shareholders existing as on November 11, 2003, which was the  approved  record  date  for  this purpose, by capitalisation of the  balance  in  the profit and loss account of Rs 431.624 Millions

 

In March 2004, the Company made an IPO of 10,000,000 fresh equity shares of  Rs 5 each at a price of Rs 315 per share.

 

The  Company, in 2008-09, issued 100,000,000 equity shares of Rs 5 each  as  bonus  shares  in the ratio of one share for every one share  held  to  the  shareholders  existing  as  on  September 15,  2008  by  capitalisation  of  reserves in the securities premium account of Rs 500.000 Millions

 

Reserves and surplus

 

The  total reserves and surplus has increased from Rs 12748.753 Millions  in  March  31,  2009 to Rs 14662.867 Millions in March 31, 2010. The increase is primarily  on  account  of profits made during the year of Rs 2483.570 Millions and  adjusted  for the proposed dividend of Rs 774.136 Millions inclusive of Dividend distribution tax.

 

In  March  31,  2009,  the  reserves were  capitalized  to  the  extent  of  Rs.500.000 Million for issue of bonus shares.

 

Loan funds

 

There  has been an increase in the loans outstanding from Rs  1639.427 Millions  in March 2009 to Rs 1918.062 Millions in March 2010.

 

Unsecured loans increased by Rs 396.366 Millions primarily on account of  short-term  borrowings of Rs 396.366 Millions.

 

The  Company utilized deferred sales tax payment facility of Rs  37.428 Millions  in respect  of sales made during the year. As at March 31, 2010,  the  Company  has  utilized  Rs 648.978 Millions under such facility. The sales tax  liability  is repayable in ten half yearly installments.

 

Secured loans decreased by Rs 117.731 Millions due to decrease in bank borrowings.

 

Fixed Assets

                                                                                                                             (Rs In Millions)

 

2010

2009

%

Gross Block

10018.002

9486.156

6%

Less: Accumulated

depreciation

3418.093

2733.315

25%

 

Net Block

6599.909

675.284

-2%

 

Add: capital work

in progress

583.344

376.872

55%

 

Net fixed assets

7183.253

7129.713

1%

Net Asset turnover

ratio                             

1.76

1.35

30%

 

 

 

During  the  year  2010, the Company has capitalized fixed  assets  to  the  extent of Rs 667.724 Millions. The primarily additions are in plant and machinery of  Rs 397.669 Millions  and research and development equipments of Rs 113.764 Millions

 

On December 1, 2009, the Company completed the acquisition of Active Pharma  Ingredient  business of M/s. IDL Speciality Chemicals Limited.  The  assets  acquired  have been capitalised in the books of the Company at fair  value.  The  fixed  assets  are depreciated over their  remaining  useful  life  as  assessed  by an independent valuer. The depreciation charge, for the  year,  on acquired assets is Rs 8.768 Millions.

 

The capital work-in-progress as at March 31, 2010, represents advances paid  towards  purchase  of fixed assets and the acquisition  costs  relating  to  assets not ready for use.

 

The Company has a capital commitment of Rs 947.617 Millions  as at March 31, 2010  as  compared to Rs 106.501 Millions as of March 31, 2009.

 

Investments

 

The  Company as at March 31, 2010 held current investments in mutual  funds of  Rs 3526.918 Millions as compared to Rs 2888.579 Millions as of March 31,  2009.  During  the  year, the funds generated from operating activities were  invested  in  current investments as reflected in Liquidity section below.

 

The long-term investments have increased from Rs 578.276 Millions to Rs 659.464 Millions over the   previous  year.  Additional  investments  during  the  year   include investment of Rs 32.356 Millions in Vaccinex Inc, USA and Rs 48.100 Millions in IATRICa  Inc,  USA.  The joint research collaboration program with Vaccinex Inc and  joint  development  program with IATRICa Inc are on stream. As at March 31,  2010,  the Company has 30% voting rights in IATRICa Inc.

 

The Company continues to hold its investments in its subsidiaries  Syngene,  Clinigene,  Biocon SA and Biocon Research Limited and joint ventures  viz.,  Biocon Biopharmaceuticals Private Limited and Neo Biocon.

 

Intangible Assets

 

During the year ended March 31, 2010, the Company transferred the right  to  develop  and commercialise Oral Insulin to Biocon Research Limited,  for  a  consideration  of  Rs  673.260 Millions  (US$ 14  million).  As  there  are  certain  obligations of the parties to conclude the arrangements, the  consideration  has been treated as deferred revenue by the Company as at March 31, 2010.

 

During the year ended March 31, 2009, the Company acquired marketing rights  of  hR3  and EPO from BBPL for a sum of Rs 128.850 Millions. These rights  give  the  Company   an  exclusive  right  of  marketing  the  products   in   certain  territories.  Pending receipt of regulatory approvals from the  authorities  of such countries, no amortisation has been recorded by the Company.

 

As at year end, net value of intangibles assets are Rs 184.062 Millions

 

Current assets, loans and advances

 

The current assets, loans and advances have increased from Rs 7770.112 Millions  to  Rs  11086.359 Millions an increase of 43% over the previous year. This  was  mainly  due to

 

-  Increase  in inventories from Rs 1945.224 Millions to Rs  2448 Million  largely  on  account of 25% growth in sales.

 

- Sundry debtors stood at Rs 3836.444 Millions (net of provision for doubtful debts  of  Rs  71.537 Millions) as at March 31, 2010 as compared to  Rs.2961.729 Millions  (net  of provision  for  doubtful debts of Rs 56.231 Millions) as at March  31,  2009.  These debtors   are  considered  good  and  realisable.  Debtors   represent   an  outstanding  of 110 days and 109 days of revenue as at March 31,  2010  and  March  31,  2009  respectively  on a moving average  of  3  month's  sales. Provision for doubtful debts represents 0.13% and 0.17% of gross sales  for  the year ended March 31, 2010 and March 31, 2009 respectively.

 

- Loans and advances have increased from Rs 2802.732 Millions to Rs 4030.711 Millions as on  March  31,  2010. This increase is mainly on account of increase  in  other  receivables, which has increased from Rs 187.033 Millions to Rs 1412.648 Millions mainly due  to  increase in receivables of Rs 976.199 Millions  from Biocon Research Limited  due  to  transfer  of intangibles assets and research and  development  expenses  cross-charged during the year.

 

Current liabilities and provisions

 

The  current  liabilities  and  provisions  have  increased  by  57%   from  Rs.2956.942 Millions  as at March 31, 2009 to Rs 4648.719 Millions , as at March  31,  2010.

 

This increase is primarily due to

 

- Increase in deferred revenues from Rs 484.424 Millions  to Rs 1201.250 Millions largely  on  account  of transfer of Oral Insulin and certain monoclonal  antibodies  to  Biocon Research Limited during the year.

 

- Increase in sundry creditors from Rs 1064.437 Millions to Rs 1596.959 Millions  primarily  on  account of increase in sundry creditors for raw materials  and  packing  materials.

 

Proposed  dividend  is  Rs 700.000 Millions for the year ended  March  31,  2010  as  against Rs 600.000 Millions  in the previous year.

 

Biocon's total income for the year ended March 31, 2010 comprises of  three

components:

 

* Sales of Biopharmaceuticals products;

* Technical Licensing fees; and

* Other income.

 

The  following table sets out the contribution of each of these  components  of  Biocon's income expressed as a percentage of Biocon's total income  for  the years ended March 31, 2010 and March 31, 2009:

 

Sales 

2010

2009

Sale of Products

Biopharmaceuticals

91.79%

91.5%

 

Technical Licensing Fees

2.85%

0.9%

 

Other Income

5.36%

7.6%

 

Total Income

100.0%

100.0%

 

 

Share of revenues from net sales between domestic and export markets are as

follows:

 

Share of revenues

                                                                                                                    (Rs In Millions)

 

2010

        % 

2009                  

%

 

Domestic

6404.589

56.8%

4405.521

48.8%

Exports

4876.106

43.2%

4628.839

51.2%

Total

11280.695

100.0%

9034.360         

100.0%

 

Biocon's net sales grew by 25% to Rs 11280.695 Millions in 2009-10 while the  total  income grew by 24% to Rs 12289.152 Millionss ,152. Company's export revenues from product  sales have increased by 5%, and domestic sales have increased by 45%.

 

SEGMENT-WISE PERFORMANCE

 

BIOPHARMACEUTICALS

 

Their business   focus   is  on  the   manufacturing   and   marketing   of  biopharmaceuticals  that  require  fermentation  and  synthetic   chemistry  skills.

 

Statins:

 

Statins are cholesterol-lowering agents used to treat and prevent  coronary  diseases  and are amongst the largest selling drugs worldwide. their  statins  portfolio  presently  comprises  Simvastatin,  Pravastatin,   Atorvastatin,  Fluvastatin,  Lovastatin  and  Rosuvastatin. Biocon  is  primarily  selling  Statins in Indian, USA and European markets.

 

Their Statins  segment  grew  26% YoY despite  pricing  pressures  owing  to  enhanced  capacity enabled by improved productivity.  Simvastatin  remained  Biocon's largest product by sales in this segment.

 

Insulins:

 

Insulin  is a hormone that regulates the energy and glucose  metabolism  in  the  body. Biocon markets recombinant human insulin in India under its  own  brand  name INSUGEN and has also registered the Insulin in  several  export  markets.  In addition, Biocon has supply arrangements  with  pharmaceutical  majors and device companies to supply recombinant human insulin for use  in  their  novel  insulin  formulations. Some of  these  delivery  systems  are  undergoing clinical trials.

 

Their insulins business grew 11% YoY with growing momentum in emerging market  sales.  There  has been an increase in formulation sales  in  the  emerging  market,  signifying a movement up the value chain in this business.  During  the  year, They have entered several new markets like Brazil and Chile  among  others  and  as  of  the  end  of the  year  They have  vial  and  cartridge

registrations in approximately 40 countries.

 

Immunosuppressants:

 

Immunosuppressants  prevent organ and tissue rejection in  transplants  and  require high technology based manufacturing capabilities. Currently  Biocon  produces mycophenolate mofetil (MMF), sirolimus and tacrolimus. In addition  to the sales of MMF and Tacrolimus in the domestic market, the Company  has  also  commenced  exports to the US Market and certain countries in  the  EU  region.

 

This segment posted a 28% YoY growth despite pricing pressures.  Tacrolimus  API  sales  to customers awaiting ANDA approvals have also  added  to  this  momentum.

 

Branded Formulations:

 

Branded  formulations  are  finished dosages currently sold  in  India  and  emerging  market  geographies. Their Company is present in  four  therapeutic  areas  -  Diabetology,  Oncology, Cardiology and  Nephrology.  The  Branded  formulations  segment  grew  36%  YoY  on  the  back  of  strong  sales  in  diabetology and oncology.

 

Their Company is positioning itself as a key player in diabetes therapy on  a  global  scale. Their insulins are gaining market share in India  and  several  emerging markets. Biocon has focused its efforts to improving diabetes care  in  India through an awareness campaign on monitoring and control of  blood  glucose and early detection of the disease.

 

Biocon  has a dedicated marketing team of over 750 people for the  finished  dosage business.

 

OTHER FINANCIAL DATA

 

Technical Licensing Fees

 

These  fees  represent  income  received  by  Biocon  towards  transfer  of  proprietary technology with respect to certain bio-generics under long-term  contracts. They also include fees received by Biocon towards  out-licensing  its  proprietary  products. During the year, the Company has  a  registered  licensing  income of Rs 350.130 Millions an increase of Rs 261.125 Millions  as  compared  to  previous  year primarily due to licensing income from sale  of  development  rights of certain products candidates.

 

PERFORMANCE OF SUBSIDIARIES

 

Syngene International Limited

 

Syngene  is  a  99.99%  owned  subsidiary  of  the  Company.  Syngene   was  incorporated  on  November  18, 1993. Syngene works in  two  main  research  areas: Synthetic Chemistry and Molecular Biology. Syngene is also  involved  in  custom  chemical synthesis. During the year,  Syngene  has  confidently  moved into Integrated Drug Discovery services.

 

Syngene's  total  income  primarily consists of  net  sales  from  Contract  research and manufacturing services income. Substantially all of  Syngene's  contracts  are  based on time and material management. Revenue  from  these  contracts is recognized when services are rendered, in accordance with  the  terms  of  the  contract.  Syngene's  total  revenue  has  increased   from  Rs.2064.815 Millions  to Rs 2675.660 Millions representing a growth of 29%. The  growth  in  operations  is  supported  by increase in revenues from  existing  and  new  customers.

 

Syngene's  expenses mainly comprise of raw-material costs and staff  costs.  Raw  material cost consists of lab consumables used for research.  The  raw  material  costs increased by 31% from Rs 524.175 Millions  to Rs 688.117 Millions  in  fiscal  2010  and  the  staff  costs increased by 29% Rs  527.074 Millions  to  Rs  666.393 Millions.  Increase in material cost and increase in staff costs are due to 29% growth  in sales. Other costs increased by 9% from Rs 406.831 Millions to Rs 443.585 Millions.

 

Net profit before exceptional items for the year has decreased by Rs 18.654 Millions  from  Rs  327.798 Millions to Rs 308.114 Millions mainly due to increase in  depreciation  by  Rs.220.692 Millions  from Rs 230.692 Millions in the year ended March 31, 2009 to Rs  450.872 Millions  in  the  year  ended  March 31, 2010. In  previous  year,  Syngene  had  an  exceptional  loss  of  Rs 551.761 Millions on account of  Mark-to-Market  losses  on foreign exchange forward contracts.

 

Clinigene International Limited

 

Clinigene  is  a  100% owned subsidiary of Biocon  Limited.  Clinigene  was  established to undertake clinical and other trials and validation for drugs  and pharmaceuticals and to conduct research in the area of medical sciences  for  development  of  new and improve  upon  existing  medical  diagnostic,  surgical and therapeutic techniques.

 

Clinigene's  total  income  principally consists of  income  from  clinical  research   fees  and  also  Bio-analytical  and  Bio-equivalence   studies.  Clinigene enters either into time and material contracts and/or fixed price  arrangements. Revenue from time and material contracts are recognised on  a  monthly basis as services are rendered in accordance with the terms of  the applicable  contracts.  Revenue from fixed price  contracts  is  recognized  based  on  the  percentage completion method. Total  revenue  of  Clinigene  increased from Rs 330.520 Millions in fiscal 2009 to Rs 403.304 Millions in the fiscal  2010,  primarily on account of increase in clinical research fees.

 

Clinigene's expenses comprise of research material costs, consultancy fees,  staff  cost,  other  operating expense,  interest  cost,  depreciation  and  provisions  for  current tax. Consultancy fees have increased  by  8%  from  Rs.11.316 Millions  to  Rs 12.168 Millions as compared to 2009. Clinigene's  staff  cost  has  increased by 19% from Rs 58.339 Millions to Rs 69.150 Millions as compared to previous  year.  Interest  expenses  have  decreased from Rs 7.594 Millions to 5.763 Millions  on  account  of  repayment of term loan.

 

Profit for the year ended March 31, 2010 of Rs 0.022 Million as against Rs  45.302 Millions

in the previous year.

 

Biocon Biopharmaceuticals Private Limited

 

Biocon  Biopharmaceuticals Private Limited is a 51% joint  venture  Company  with  CIMAB.  BBPL was incorporated on June 17, 2002 and currently  has  an  authorised share capital of Rs 440.000 Millions. Currently, paid-up share capital of  the Company is Rs 176.000 Millions.

 

For  the year under review, BBPL earned revenues of Rs.381.302 Millions  as  against  Rs.185.590 Millions  in  the previous year. BBPL commenced full  fledged  operations  only  recently and for the year under review has a net profit of Rs  26.062 Millions  as against a loss of Rs 51.736 Millions in the previous year.

 

As at March 31, 2010, BBPL has accumulated losses of Rs 351.285 Millions.

 

On  March  31,  2010, CIMAB SA, BBPL and Biocon SA  have  entered  into  an  agreement  to  acquire the 49% equity stake held by CIMAB SA in  BBPL.  The  transaction has been consummated in April 2010.

 

Biocon Research Limited

 

Biocon  Research Limited ('the Company') was incorporated in India  on  May  28,  2008, as a wholly owned subsidiary of Biocon Limited. The  Company  is  engaged  in  carrying  out  research and development  of  new  drugs,  drug  delivery systems and contractual research. During the year ended March  31,  2010,  the  Company has received an approval for a SEZ unit to  be  located  within Biocon SEZ at the Biocon Park facility. During the year, the Company  has commenced commercial operations and acquired development and  marketing  rights of Oral Insulin and certain monoclonal antibodies from Biocon.

 

The Company earned revenue of Rs 0.393 Million and has a loss of Rs 50.595 Millions as  at  March 31, 2010.

 

NeoBiocon

 

NeoBiocon FZ LLC. is a research and marketing pharmaceutical Company  based  in  Abu  Dhabi. Incorporated in January 2008, NeoBiocon is  a  50:50  joint  venture with Dr. B.R. Shetty, Managing Director of NeoPharma.

 

NeoBiocon registered a turnover of Rs 47.854 Millions and net profit of Rs 5.426 Millions for  the year ended March 31, 2010. In accordance with Accounting Standard 27  -  Financial Reporting of Interests in Joint Venture issued by ICAI, only  50%  of  the  operations  have been considered  in  the  consolidated  financial  statements.

 

latrica Inc

 

Biocon has made a strategic investment of Rs 138.470 Millions in a US based research  Company  IATRICa  Inc  to jointly develop novel  immunoconjugates  for  the  treatment of cancer and infectious disorders. As at March 31, 2010,  Biocon  has a 30% stake in IATRICa.

 

The research initiatives of IATRICa are underway and it has initiated  work  on two new molecules.

 

Biocon SA

 

Biocon  SA  a  wholly owned subsidiary was incorporated  in  year  2009  in  Switzerland with a capital of 100,000 CHF. Biocon SA undertakes development  and marketing of biopharmaceuticals and pursue investment opportunities  in  Biopharmaceutical sector in EU region.

 

As at March 31, 2010, Biocon SA holds 78% equity interest in AxiCorp  GmbH,  Germany  and  has  commenced clinical the development of  insulin  for  the  European markets.

 

Axicorp GmbH

 

During  the  year  2009, Biocon SA acquired 71% stake in  Axicorp  GmbH,  a  Company  incorporated  in Germany. AxiCorp is a specialized  marketing  and  distribution Company established in 2002 by a group of industry experts  to  address the lucrative generics and parallel distribution market in Germany.

 

Axicorp  operations  are consolidated with Biocon with a 3 month  lag.  The  Company registered revenue of Rs 9117.360 Millions and PAT of Rs 299.322 Millions for twelve  months  ended December 31, 2009 as against revenue of Rs 4797.341 Millions and  PAT  of Rs.99.641 Millions for nine months period ended December 31, 2008.

 

On a consolidated basis, AxiCorp has contributed 38% to the group  revenues  and 10% to the group net profit for the year ended March 31, 2010.

 

Consolidated financial statements

 

Biocon  has prepared consolidated financial statements in  accordance  with  Indian  GAAP by consolidating its subsidiaries- Syngene, Clinigene,  Biocon  Research  Limited,  Biocon SA and AxiCorp and Joint Ventures BBPL  and  Neo  Biocon and associate company IATRICa Inc.

 

The  abbreviated  consolidated Indian GAAP profit and loss  account  is  as  under:

 

Abbreviated consolidated profit and loss statement -Indian GAAP

                                                                                                                              (Rs in Millions)

 

2010

2009

Total Income         

24048.363

16732.254

 

Profit before tax (PBT)

3514.741

2599.991

PBT margin

14.6%

15.5%

Profit after tax, after minority

interest and share of losses in

associates,

before exceptional items

2932.442

2403.102

Net margin       

12.2%

14.3%

 

Exceptional Items

-

(1471.885)

Profit after tax

2932.442

931.217

 

Background

 

Subject (‘Biocon’ or ‘the Company’), was incorporated at Bangalore in 1978 for manufacture of biotechnology products. Syngene International Limited (‘Syngene’), promoted by Dr Kiran Mazumdar Shaw, was incorporated at Bangalore in 1993. In March 2002, Biocon acquired 99.99 per cent of the equity shares of Syngene and, resultantly, Syngene became the subsidiary of Biocon. Clinigene International imited (‘Clinigene’) was incorporated on August 4, 2000 at Bangalore and became a wholly owned subsidiary of Biocon on March 31,2001. Biocon entered into an agreement with CIMAB SA (‘CIMAB’) to set up a joint venture company Biocon Biopharmaceuticals Private Limited (‘BBPL’) to manufacture and market products using technology and to carry out research activities. BBPL was incorporated on June 17, 2002. Biocon has 51 per cent shareholding in BBPL

 

On January 10, 2008, Biocon entered into an agreement with Dr. B.R. Shetty to set up a joint venture company NeoBiocon FZ-LLC, incorporated in Dubai (‘NeoBiocon’).

 

The Company has also established Biocon Research Limited, a subsidiary of the Company to undertake research and development in novel and innovative drug initiatives.

 

Effective April 30, 2008, Biocon acquired 71% equity interest in AxiCorp GmbH Germany,(Axicorp) through its newly incorporated wholly owned subsidiary company Biocon SA.,s Switzerland. In February 2009, Biocon SA acquired an additional 7.4% equity interest in AxiCorp GmbH.

 

Biocon is an integrated healthcare company engaged in manufacture of biotechnology products for the pharmaceutical sector. The Company is also engaged in research and development in the biotechnology sector. During the year ended March 31, 2007, the Company has received an approval as the developer as Biocon SEZ at the Biocon Park facility and also received an

approval for SEZ unit to be located within Biocon SEZ

 

Clinigene International Limited:

Clinigene  International  Limited  is a wholly  owned  subsidiary  of  the Company focused on Clinical Development.

 

For the year, Clinigene registered revenues of Rs 330  million as against Rs 227 million in the previous year and earned a profit of Rs 45 million as against a profit Rs 24 million in the previous year.

 

Being  a  full-service clinical research organization, covering  early-  to late  phase clinical development programs, Clinigene is well positioned  to cater to clinical development requirements for its partners globally.

 

Biocon Biopharmaceuticals Private Limited:

Biocon Biopharmaceuticals Private Limited (BBPL) is Biocon's 51:49 JV  with CIMAB  SA,  to  manufacture monoclonal  antibodies  and  other  Recombinant Therapeutics. BBPL commenced full fledged operations only recently and  has primarily  been engaged in the manufacture of BIOMAb-EGFR(TM) for  oncology application.

 

For  the  year  , BBPL earned revenues of  Rs  186  Million  as against  Rs 137 Million and pared its losses to Rs 51 Million from  Rs  133 million in the previous year. During the ensuing financial year, it expects to  receive  product approvals for new indications and  commence  sales  to global markets.

 

Biocon SA:

In April 2008, Company incorporated a wholly owned subsidiary Biocon SA  in Switzerland. Biocon SA is primarily engaged in development and marketing of biopharmaceuticals  in  the  European region  and  has  commenced  Clinical Development of Insulin in the European markets. During the year, Biocon  SA acquired 78% stake in AxiCorp GmbH.

 

Biocon  SA,  during the year has registered revenues of Rs 34  Million  and recorded profit of Rs 29 Million.

 

AxiCorp GmbH:

AxiCorp is a specialized Pharma marketing and distribution company based in Germany. Biocon acquired 78% stake in AxiCorp GmbH through its wholly owned subsidiary Biocon SA.

 

For  the current financial year i.e. from date of acquisition  to  December 2008,  AxiCorp earned revenues of Rs 4797 million and a profit of  Rs  100 million.  The  year being the initial  year  of  consolidation previous year's numbers are not applicable.

 

On  a consolidated basis AxiCorp has contributed 29% to the group  revenues and 7.5% to the group net profit.

 

NeoBiocon FZ LLC:

NeoBiocon FZ LLC. is a research and marketing pharmaceutical company  based in  Abu  Dhabi. Incorporated in January 2008, NeoBiocon is  a  50:50  joint venture with Dr. B.R. Shetty of NeoPharma.

 

During  the year, NeoBiocon has set-up its operations and  has successfully commenced marketing of oncology products in the GCC markets.

 

NeoBiocon  is also in the process of obtaining regulatory approvals for  an entire range of formulations and expects to launch the same.

 

Biocon Research Limited:

During  the year, the Company formed a wholly owned subsidiary M/s.  Biocon Research  Limited to undertake discovery led development research  work  in biologics, antibody molecules and proteins.

 

OUTLOOK:
Global  pharmaceutical sales is expected to rise at a lower rate  of  4.5%-5.5%  this year to top $820 billion, but the US market will grow by  4%  to reach   $292-$302   billion,  as  per  the  US  National   Association   of Pharmaceutical Representatives (NAPRx).
 
Initial expectations for growth in the US market of 4%-6% have been revised downward  because  of  the economic climate, and  also  reflect  continuing patent expiries and fewer new product launches this year. Nevertheless, the healthcare industry 'continues to be a star in the US economy,' says NAPRx, which is the largest US trade association for pharmaceutical sales people.
 
The top five European Union (EU) countries - France, Germany, Italy,  Spain and  the UK are expected to grow 3%-4% this year, reaching sales  of  $162-$172  billion.  EU-wide growth will be driven by the aging  population  and rising  demand for preventive care but tempered by the increased impact  of Health Technology Assessments (HTAs), the use of contracting by payers as a means   of  controlling  costs  and  the  decentralisation  of   government healthcare budgets.
 
It  is  estimated that Japan, the world's second-largest market,  will  see higher  growth, between 4%-5% to $84-$88 billion, boosted by approvals  for new  anti-cancer agents, disease prevention programs and the  absence  this year of the government's biennial price cuts.
 
The  'pharmerging'  markets - China, Brazil, India,  South  Korea,  Mexico, Turkey  and  Russia - are expected to grow at a combined rate  of  14%-15%, producing overall sales of $105-$115 billion. 
 
Along with the pharmaceutical industry's growing focus on these high-growth markets, they are  benefiting from  increased  government spending on healthcare and broader  public  and private  healthcare funding, which is driving greater access to and  demand for innovative medicines.

 

Statins:

Statins are cholesterol-lowering agents used to treat and prevent coronary diseases and are amongst the largest selling drugs worldwide. The Company's statins portfolio presently comprises lovastatin, simvastatin, pravastatin, atorvastatin besides other statins under development. Biocon is currently exporting simvastatin to the US, Europe, Japan and Canada, lovastatin to the U.S. and pravastatin to the US and European markets. Company continues to have pricing pressure in this segment due to increased competition and changing industry price dynamics.

 

The US patent for Simvastatin and Pravastatin expired during fiscal 2007 and the company has commenced exports to USA in the 2nd half of fiscal 2007.

 

Immunosuppressants:

Immunosuppressants prevent organ and tissue rejection in transplants and require high technology based manufacturing capabilities. Currently Biocon produces mycophenolate mofetil (MMF), sirolimus and tacrolimus. In addition to the sales of MMF and tacrolimus in domestic market, company has also commenced the exports to US Market and certain countries in the EU region. Company has filed a DMF for MMF, tacrolimus and sirolimus to address the US markets following patent expiry.

 

Other biopharmaceutkal products:

Biocon also supplies a range of other Biopharmaceutical products. Biocon markets recombinant human insulin in India under its own brand name INSUGEN and has also registered the Insulin in several export markets. In addition Biocon has supply arrangements with Pharma Majors and device companies to supply recombinant human insulin for use in their novel insulin formulations Some of these delivery systems are undergoing clinical trials.

 

Operating activities

Net Cash flows from operating activities for fiscal 2009 decreased by 56% over fiscal 2008. This is due to sale of Enzyme business in fiscal 2008 and increase in working capital during the year.

 

Investing activities

The Company's cash flows from investing activities were used primarily to fund purchase of fixed assets and trade investments.

 

Financing activities

The net cash outflows from financing activities are due to decrease in short term borrowings.

 

PERFORMANCE OF SUBSIDIARIES

 

Syngene International Limited

Syngene is a 99.99% owned subsidiary of Company. Syngene was incorporated on November 18, 1993. Syngene works in two main research areas: Synthetic chemistry and molecular biology. Syngene is also involved in custom chemical synthesis.

 

In March, 2009, Syngene opened a fully dedicated research and development facility for Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMS). The 200,000 square-foot facility is located in Biocon Park and employs 270 researchers, to help BMS's discovery and early drug development efforts. Syngene's total income primarily consists of net sales from contract research services and sales of compounds. Substantially all Syngene's contracts are based on time and material management. Revenue from these contracts is recognised as and when services are rendered, in accordance with the terms of the contract. Syngene's total revenue has increased from Rs 16.04 millions to Rs 2.064 millions representing a growth of 29%. This growth in revenue is on account of increase in the number of clients.

 

Syngene's expenses mainly comprise of raw-material costs and staff costs. Raw material cost consists of lab consumables used for research. The increase in revenue was mainly offset by increase in material cost by 8% from Rs 0.483 millions in fiscal 2008 to Rs 0.524 million in fiscal 2009 and a 44% increase in staff costs from Rs 0.366 million to Rs 0.527 million. Increase in material cost and staff cost are due to increased business and increase in head count. Other costs increased by 72% from Rs 0.236 million to Rs 0.406 million in the fiscal 2009.

 

Net profit before exceptional items for fiscal 2009 has decreased by Rs 0.004 million to Rs 0.326 million from Rs 0.331 million primarily due to increase in depreciation by Rs 0.072 millions. During the year Syngene incurred Mark to Market loss of Rs 0.551 million due to adverse exchange fluctuation resulting a net loss of Rs 0.224 millions.

 

trade terms

 

·         Anil Agro Products Private Limited

  • Avani Enterprise
  • Bangalore Paper Filter Company
  • Bangalore Genei Private Limited
  • Cauvery Mineral Water Private Limited
  • Drawcans Private Limited
  • Eskay Fine Chemicals
  • International Fibre Glass Products (Private) Limited
  • Millenium Chem Pharma Private Limited
  • Quantum Drugs and Chemicals
  • Ragukul Industries
  • Senthil Papai and Food Products Limited
  • Speciality Organics Private Limited
  • Microtrol Sterilisation Private Limited
  • Bayer Chemicals
  • Sunil Agro Food Private Limited
  • Venus Casein Products

 

Fixed Assets

 

  • Land
  • Buildings
  • Leasehold improvements
  • Plant and machinery
  • Research and development equipment
  • Furniture and fixtures
  • Vehicles

 

Board of Directors

Dr. Neville Bain  

·         Chairman, Institute of Directors, UK

·         Board Member, Scottish and Newcastle Plc., Provexis Limited

·         Former Group CEO, Coats Viyella Plc.

·         Former Deputy Group Chief Executive and Finance Director, Cadbury Schweppes Plc.

·         Author of several management books on corporate governance, strategy and people management

 

Prof. Charles L. Cooney

·         Professor, Chemical and Biochemical Engineering, MIT, USA

·         Director, Genzyme Inc. and Bio-Processors Inc.

·         Recipient of prestigious awards, including Gold Medal of the Institute of Biotechnology Studies and Distinguished Service Award from the American Chemical Society

 

Dr. Bala S. Manian

·         Chairman and Co-founder, Reametrix Inc.

·         Co-founder, Quantum Dot Corporation and Surromed Corporation, USA

·         Expert in the design of electro-optical systems

·         Authored several peer-reviewed scientifi c publications and holder of many patents

·         Recognised through several awards for contributions as educator, inventor and entrepreneur, including Technical Academy Award in Digital Cinematography by Academy of Motion Pictures, Arts and Sciences

 

Prof. Ravi Mazumdar

·         University Research Chair Professor, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Waterloo, Canada

·         Fellow of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and Fellow of the Royal Statistical Society

 

Dr. Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw

·         Chairman and Managing Director, Biocon 

·         First generation entrepreneur with more than 28 years experience in biotechnology and industrial enzymes Master Brewer, Ballarat University, Australia

·         Awarded the Padmabhushan, one of India’s highest civilian awards, for her pioneering efforts in Biotechnology, 2005

 

Prof. Catherine Rosenberg

·         University Research Chair Professor and Chairman, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Waterloo, Canada

 

Mr. John Shaw

·         Vice Chairman, Biocon

·         Served in senior positions in various locations around the world

·         Chairman, Madura Coats Limited between 1991-1998

 

Mr. Suresh Talwar

·         Partner, Crawford Bayley and Company., an Indian law firm of repute.

·         Director, Cadbury India Limited, Birla Sun Life Insurance Company Limited, LandT Limited

·         Area of professional specialisation includes

·         corporate law and related fields

·         Legal counsel to numerous Indian companies, multinational corporations and Indian/foreign banks

 

Established in 1994 as a subsidiary of Biocon, Syngene is a chemical synthesis-driven Custom Research Company (CRC). They are the first Indian biotechnology CRC to receive special export status by the Government of India.

Lead by their synthetic chemistry division, Syngene specialises in developing high value organic molecules through multi-step synthesis involving diverse and complex chemistries. Extending their expertise to molecular biology, they have also developed an impressive capability to produce biopharmaceuticals through rDNA technology using microbial, yeast and mammalian host systems.

Collaborative work underlines Syngene's work ethos. Their team of highly skilled scientists closely interacts with their global clients to offer them quality services with particular attention to confidentiality, time-lines and cost-effectiveness.

Syngene

Syngene is an internationally reputed Custom Research Company (CRC) with multi-disciplinary skills in synthetic chemistry and molecular biology. Leveraging the convergence of information technology and biotechnology, they conduct high value R and D in early stage drug discovery and development for a diverse global clientele.

 

A subsidiary of Biocon, Syngene provides customised RandD services to the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors, on a strong platform of confidentiality and intellectual property protection. With state-of-the-art facilities, dedicated connectivity and highly qualified researchers, they offer their customers a powerful value advantage in the field of outsourced research and development

 

 

CONSOLIDATED AND UNAUDITED PROFIT AND LOSS STATEMENT

    Rs. In Millions

Particular

Q1 FY 11

Q1 FY 10

Variance

Income

 

 

 

Biopharmaceuticals

5900.000

4320.000

37 %

Contract Research

720.000

640.000

13 %

Total Sales

662.000

4960.000

34 %

Other Income

100.000

90.000

--

Total Income/ Revenues

6720.000

5050.000

33 %

 

 

 

 

Expenditure

 

 

 

Material and power costs

4030.000

2890.000

39 %

Staff costs

700.000

530.000

32 %

Research and development (Net)

210.000

200.000

6 %

Forex loss / gain

20.000

(30.000)

--

Other expenses

350.000

350.000

0 %

Manufacturing, staff and other expenses

5310.000

3940.000

35 %

PBDIT/EBIDTA

1410.000

1110.000

27 %

Interest and Finace charges

70.000

60.000

24 %

PBDT

1340.000

1050.000

27 %

Depreciation

380.000

320.000

16 %

PBT

960.000

730.000

32 %

Taxes

160.000

140.000

20 %

Profit for the period

800.000

590.000

35 %

Add/ less: Minority interest/ shares of losses in associates

(30.000)

(10.000)

--

Net profit (PAT)

770.000

580.000

33 %

EPS on issued capital Rs.

3.84

2.90

--

 

Note: The figures are rounded off to nearest crores, percentages are based on absolute numbers. Biopharmaceuticals includes licensing income of Rs.210.000 millions in Q1 FY 2011 VS. Rs.20.000 millions in Q1 FY 2010. Gross research and development spend for Q1 FY 2011 was Rs.325.000 millions.

 

 

CONSOLIDATED AND UNAUDITED BALANCE SHEET

Rs. In Millions

SOURCES OF FUNDS

30.06.2010

Shares Capital

1000.000

Reserves and Surplus

17370.000

Total Shareholders Funds

18370.000

Minority Interest

340.000

Deferred Tax Liability

510.000

Secured Loans

3240.000

Unsecured Loans

1200.000

Total Loans Funds

4450.000

Total

23660.000

 

 

APPLICATION OF FUNDS

 

Fixed Assets (Net)

12820.000

Intangible Assets

2530.000

Investments

4310.000

Inventories

4290.000

Sundry Debtors

4390.000

Cash and Bank Balances

850.000

Loans and Advances

1170.000

Total Current Assets, Loans and Advances

10700.000

Less: Current Liabilities and Provision

6700.000

Net Current Assets

4000.000

Total

23660.000

 

Unaudited Financial Results for the Quarter Ended December, 31, 2010

 

Rs. In Millions

Particular

Quarter Ended

9 Months ended

 

Unaudited

Unaudited

 

31.12.2010

31.12.2010

Net Sales/ Income form operation

5016.800

11602.000

Other Operating Income

84.400

268.000

Total Income

5101.200

11870.000

Expenditure

 

 

Increase / Decrease in stock

171.200

(309.000)

Consumption of raw material / purchase 

1299.600

4595.200

Purchase of traded goods

189.500

399.200

Power cost

207.800

598.600

Employees cost

380.500

1048.500

Depreciation

228.600

658.100

Other expenditure

292.300

851.600

Total expenditure

2769.500

7842.200

Profit from operation before other income, interest and exceptional items

2331.700

4027.800

Other income

58.200

178.900

Profit before interest and exceptional items

2389.900

4206.700

Interest

5.700

16.700

Profit after interest but before exceptional items

2384.200

4190.000

Exceptional items

0.000

0.000

Profit / Loss from ordinary activities before tax

2384.200

4190.000

Tax expenses

268.300

477.800

Net profit / Loss for the period

2115.900

3712.200

Paid up equity share capital (face value of equity shares of Rs. 5/- each)

1000.000

1000.000

Reserves excluding revaluation reserves

-

-

Earning per shares (in Rs) Basic

10.81

18.96

Earning per shares (in Rs) Diluted

10.72

18.80

Public shareholding

 

 

Number of Shares

78165024

78165024

% of Shareholding

39.08%

39.08%

Promoters and Promoter Group Shareholding

 

 

a) Pledged/Encumbered

 

 

- Number of Shares

-

-

- Percentage of Shares (as a % of the Total Shareholding of Promoter and Promoter Group)

-

-

- Percentage of Shares (as a % of the Total Shareholding of Promoter and Promoter Group)

-

-

b) Non Encumbered

 

 

- Number of Shares

121834975

121834976

- Percentage of Shares (as a % of the Total Shareholding of Promoter and Promoter Group)

100%

100%

- Percentage of Shares (as a % of the Total Share Capital of the Company)

60.92%

60.92%

 

Note:

 

1. The unaudited financial results of the Company for the quarter ended December 31, 2010 have been subjected to limited review by the statutory auditors, The above results have been reviewed by the Audit Committee on January 19, 2011 and approved by the Board of Directors of the Company at their meeting held on January 20, 2011.

 

2. The financial statements for AxiCorp GmbH, Germany (‘Axicorp’) a subsidiary company, are drawn upto September 30, 2010 for the purposes of consolidation. Accordingly, the consolidated results of Biocon for the quarter ended December 31, 2010 include the results of AxiCorp for the period from July 1, 2010 to September 30, 2010. The financial statements of other subsidiaries, joint venture company and associate have been drawn up to the same reporting date as that of the Company, i.e. December 31, 2010, In accordance with Accounting Standard 21, adjustments have been made for significant transactions during the period from October 2010 to December 2010.

 

3. During the current quarter, Biocon SA, has entered into a strategic agreement with Pfizer, Ireland for worldwide commercialization of biosimilar insulin products. Biocon SA will be responsible for the clinical development and supply of these biosimilar insulin products.

 

4. Total number of shareholder complaints pending at the beginning of the quarter was nil. Complaints received during the quarter were 88. All Complaints, except one have been resolved as at December 31, 2010.

 

7. The prior quarter/year figures have been reclassified wherever required to conform to the classification of the current period. For and on behalf of the Board of Directors

 

Milestone

 

 

01 Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw awarded the prestigious ‘Nikkei Asia Prize’ 2009 for regional growth.

 

02 Biocon launches BASALOG™ - long lasting basal insulin for  type 1 and type 2 diabetes.

 

03 Biocon inks partnership with Indian School of Business, Hyderabad to establish the Biocon   

     Cell for Innovation Management.

 

04 Biocon announces strategic collaboration with Mylan to enter the global generic biologics  market.

 

05 Syngene’s Vivarium receives official accreditation by AAALAC.

 

06 Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw features on the Forbes list of ‘The World’s 100 Most Powerful Women’.

 

07 Biocon and Amylin Pharmaceuticals enter a global development and commercialization  agreement for a Novel Peptide Hybrid.

 

08 Biocon among Top 20 Indian companies in Forbes ‘Best Under A Billion’ list.

 

09 Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw in Financial Times’ ‘Top 50 Women in Business’ list.

 

10 Biocon explores investment in Malaysia in partnership with BiotechCorp.

 

11 Syngene and Endo Pharmaceuticals, USA will jointly discover and develop novel biological  drug molecules to fight cancer.

 

12 Biocon and Bayer join hands to create awareness on self monitoring for diabetics.

 

13 Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw named among TIME magazine’s 100 most influential people in the world.

 

14 Biocon acquires stake of its Cuban partner CIMAB S.A. in  their seven year old JV, Biocon  Biopharmceuticals Private Limited

 

15 Biocon and Optimer Pharmaceuticals announce manufacturing and supply agreement for a novel API, first-in  class anti-infective (C. difficile).

 

PRESS RELEASE:

 

Biocon delivers strong Q3 performance with growth across businesses

 

Announces clinical efficacy data from phase iii trials on in-105


Biocon Limited announces earnings for the nine months ended December 31, 2010.

Revenues at Rs 20970.000 millions; EBITDA at Rs 4710.000 millions; PAT at Rs 2670.000 millions


"Commenting on the financial performance, Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, Chairman and Managing Director said "Biocon has delivered the highest ever PAT this quarter and has crossed the Rs:100 crore mark. The operating margin has also increased to 24% this quarter reflecting the improved quality of earnings. This marks an important growth milestone which will enable us to invest in advancing our research programs and expand our manufacturing and marketing partnerships, which we believe, are catalysts of growth for the future."

Biocon Group (consolidated)


For Nine-Months ended December 31, 2010


- Total Income at Rs 20970.000 millions. Up 21% YoY.

- EBITDA at Rs 4710.000 millions. YoY growth was 28%.

- PAT at Rs 2670.000 millions. YoY growth was 25%.

- EBITDA Margin at 22%.

- Earnings Per Share at Rs 13.6.

- Headcount at 5,300+ employees.


For three months ended December 31, 2010


- Total Income at Rs 738 crores. Up 15% YoY.

- EBITDA at Rs 178 crores. YoY growth was 34%.

- PAT at Rs 101 crores. YoY growth was 24%.

- EBITDA Margin at 24%.

- Earnings Per Share at Rs 5.2.



Business Performance and Outlook


Biopharmaceuticals
The Biopharma business posted a 22% YoY increase in revenues in the nine-months of this fiscal on the back of strong growth in the sales of immunosuppressants, statins and the branded formulations segment.

There has been a significant increase in the sales of both MMF and Tacrolimus to the US and European markets.

Domestic Branded Formulations - The six verticals in branded formulations, namely, Diabetology, Oncotherapeutics, Nephrology, Cardiology, Dermatology and Comprehensive Care, have posted a combined YoY growth of 32%.


In Diabetology, the response of diabetes specialists to the launch of Insugen 100 i.u. in India has been very encouraging. This launch will help the division increase its market share in the human Insulin vials space. Overall, the Insulin portfolio has grown by 40% over last year.


The Immunotherapy division was launched in September 2010 with a vision to present a portfolio of unique, effective, and affordable medicines predominantly for the treatment of immune-related dermatological disorders. The current portfolio comprises of Tbis (Tacrolimus) and Picon (Pimecrolimus).


In October 2010, the company also forayed into the Dermatology market with a scientific symposium which was attended by over 100 dermatologists from across the nation.


Axicorp
Effective August 2010, the German government has forced drug makers to give a 16% rebate for the next 3 years. AxiCorp's action plan is focused on managing the situation by eliminating certain low margin products from the current portfolio.


Said Dirk Ullrich, CEO, AxiCorp GmbH, "The impact of revamping our product portfolio led to a sales dip in this past quarter and will impact the next quarter as well but it does provide the opportunity for further quality growth thereafter. In the first nine months, AxiCorp showed a sales growth of 28% vs. 2009 and a net profit growth of 33%".

Research Services


Syngene - Dr. Goutam Das, retired at the end of December 2010 after sixteen years of outstanding leadership at Syngene. Pursuant to this, Mr. Peter Bains has taken interim charge of Syngene. Mr. Bains brings a wealth of experience from big pharma having had a 23-year career at GSK in which at various times he was Head of Global Marketing and SVP of Commercial Development for GSK's International Region. His experience and insights will bring a fresh perspective to Syngene's businesses as traditional models and technologies are being challenged and new collaboration models are evolving.


Syngene's business has gained momentum in the current quarter with a 21% growth in top line and a 3% improvement in EBITDA margins; Increased traction in biologics and integrated research services are expected to drive further growth in the year ahead.


Commenting on the business outlook, Peter Bains said: "The rationale for external Research and Development is no longer simply about cost, but now also about value added services that enhance the success of drug development programs. FTEs have made way for preferred suppliers of integrated offerings which in turn are now being replaced by strategic development partnerships. I believe Syngene and Clinigene are in a unique position to offer integrated, end to end drug discovery and development services both for small molecules and biologics."

Research Pipeline


IN-105: Announced preliminary efficacy data from phase III clinical trials on IN-105 - Top line data show encouraging results in patients with Type 2 Diabetes.


The company released encouraging preliminary data from a recently concluded clinical study conducted in India, on IN-105, its novel oral insulin candidate for the treatment of diabetes.


Initial data analyses show that an unexpectedly high placebo effect prevented IN-105 from meeting its primary end point of lowering HbA1c levels by 0.7% compared to placebo. However, multiple secondary endpoints on both efficacy and safety were met, further strengthening the emerging profile of IN-105.


Most notably on efficacy, the IN-105 patient arm demonstrated a statistically significant reduction in post prandial glucose levels compared to placebo throughout the duration of the study. On secondary safety endpoints, IN-105 demonstrated an excellent overall safety profile with no incidence of serious adverse events, and no occurrences of clinical hypoglycaemia. Data also show that the drug is weight neutral and non immunogenic.


Releasing the data, said CMD Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, "Based on these encouraging results, Biocon is committed to continue its global development of IN-105 in partnership with a global pharmaceutical partner for which we plan to initiate partnering discussions shortly".


T1h: Phase III clinical trials for the Anti-CD6 targeting monoclonal antibody (T1h) program for Psoriasis are ongoing. Patient enrollment has been completed and the primary end point is expected to be evaluated in Q1 FY12.

BVX-20 (Anti-CD20): The MAb has been established as safe in non-human primates. An application to conduct first-in man studies with BVX-20 MAb in NHL patients has been submitted to the DCGI.


Corporate Developments in Q3 FY11


Biocon to set up manufacturing and Research and Development unit in Malaysia


Biocon announced a strategic foreign direct investment in Malaysia with the Malaysian Biotechnology Corporation SdnBhd (BiotechCorp). The investment will be made towards setting up a Bio-manufacturing and Research and Development facility in Bio-XCell, a custom-built biotechnology park and ecosystem in Iskandar Malaysia, Johor. The investment is the largest for the Malaysian biotechnology sector thus far.


The project would focus on the production of Insulins in the first phase. Biocon proposes to invest around RM500 million (approximately US $161 million) in this facility in the first phase which is targeted to be operational by 2014.

About Biocon

Established in 1978, Biocon Limited (BSE code: 532523, NSE Id: BIOCON, ISIN Id: INE376G01013) is India's largest biotechnology company by revenue. The Group, promoted by Ms. Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, is a fully-integrated, innovation-driven healthcare enterprise with strategic focus on biopharmaceuticals and research services. Biocon's value chain traverses the entire length of discovery, development and commercialization of novel therapeutics. With successful initiatives in clinical development, bio-processing and global marketing, Biocon delivers products and solutions to partners and customers in approximately 75 countries across the globe. Many of these products have USFDA and EMA acceptance. Biocon's robust product offering includes the world's first Pichia-based recombinant human insulin, INSUGEN(R) and India's first indigenously produced monoclonal antibody BIOMAb-EGFR(TM). For more information, visit www.biocon.com


Disclaimer
Certain statements in this release concerning our future growth prospects are forward-looking statements, which are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated in such forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from our expectations include, amongst others general economic and business conditions in India, 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 biotechnology and pharmaceuticals industries, changes in political conditions in India and changes in the foreign exchange control regulations in India. Neither our company, our directors, nor any of our affiliates, have any obligation to update or otherwise revise any statements reflecting circumstances arising after this date or to reflect the occurrence of underlying events, even if the underlying assumptions do not come to fruition.

Earnings Call

The company will conduct an hour long call at 3:00 pm IST on January 20, 2011 where the senior management will discuss the company's performance and answer questions from participants. To participate in this conference call, please dial the numbers provided below five to ten minutes ahead of the scheduled start time. The dial-in numbers for the call are 1800 425 4061 / 1800 425 4250 / 1800 22 4061 / 1800 425 1300 (India Toll Free numbers are accessible through all mobiles and landline services) Other toll numbers are listed in the conference call invite which is posted on the company website www.biocon.com. The operator will provide instructions on asking questions before the start of the call. A replay of this call will also be available from 20 January 2011 - 27 January 2011 on the same dial-in numbers provided above. The transcript of the conference call will be posted on the corporate website.

 


CMT REPORT (Corruption, Money Laundering & Terrorism]

 

The Public Notice information has been collected from various sources including but not limited to: The Courts, India Prisons Service, Interpol, etc.

 

1]             INFORMATION ON DESIGNATED PARTY

No exist designating subject or any of its beneficial owners, controlling shareholders or senior officers as terrorist or terrorist organization or whom notice had been received that all financial transactions involving their assets have been blocked or convicted, found guilty or against whom a judgement or order had been entered in a proceedings for violating money-laundering, anti-corruption or bribery or international economic or anti-terrorism sanction laws or whose assets were seized, blocked, frozen or ordered forfeited for violation of money laundering or international anti-terrorism laws.

 

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.44.99

UK Pound

1

Rs.73.24

Euro

1

Rs.62.80

 

 

SCORE & RATING EXPLANATIONS

 

SCORE FACTORS

 

RANGE

POINTS

HISTORY

1~10

9

PAID-UP CAPITAL

1~10

8

OPERATING SCALE

1~10

8

FINANCIAL CONDITION

 

 

--BUSINESS SCALE

1~10

8

--PROFITABILIRY

1~10

8

--LIQUIDITY

1~10

8

--LEVERAGE

1~10

8

--RESERVES

1~10

9

--CREDIT LINES

1~10

8

--MARGINS

-5~5

---

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

YES

--LISTED

YES/NO

Yes

--OTHER MERIT FACTORS

YES/NO

YES

TOTAL

 

74

 

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

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

-

NB

New Business

--

 

 

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