The stock dipped 7% to Rs 475, its lowest level since June 6, 2018 on the BSE.
Sun Pharma Monday said it will acquire Japan-based Pola Pharma for around USD 1 million to strengthen its presence in dermatology segment across the globe. The company has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Pola Pharma, which is engaged in research and development, manufacture, sale and distribution of branded and generic products in Japan, Sun Pharmaceutical Industries said in a statement. Pola Pharma's portfolio mainly comprises dermatology products. It has two manufacturing facilities in Saitama with capabilities to manufacture topical products and injectables. It also has R&D capabilities to develop new technologies and formulations. "This acquisition is in line with our strategy to strengthen our global dermatology presence. Pola Pharma is a leading dermatology company and it will help us launch our speciality and generic dermatology products in the Japanese market in future," Sun Pharma Executive Vice-President Kirti Ganorkar said. Sun Pharma Japan Country Head .
The company, however, did not disclose the details of the settlement, saying the terms are confidential
Analysts cut earnings estimates on muted India business growth outlook, rising expenses on specialty launches in the US
The stock was down 5 per cent at Rs 533, trading at its lowest level since July 17, 2018, on BSE.
Company misses revenue estimates too, delivering a top line of Rs 69.37 bn, up a moderate 4.3%. Analysts had expected double-digit revenue growth for the quarter
Domestic growth is likely to remain firm going ahead, while US growth led by new launches and speciality products should drive earnings
The company's India business revenues stood at Rs 80.29 billion in 2017-18, a growth of 4 per cent over 2016-17
This strategy will entail taking multiple initiatives, both organic and inorganic as well as assuming measured risks
ILUMYA is one of the key specialty products of Sun Pharma and it was approved by the US health regulator USFDA in March 2018 while the European Commission approved it in September 2018
This speciality drug, Sun claimed, is the first and only form of latanoprost that is not formulated with benzalkonium chloride
The stock has moved higher by 4% to Rs 655, bouncing back 6% from its early morning low of Rs 620 on the BSE on Wednesday.
Halol, a key plant for the drug maker to manufacture injectables and specialty drugs, was under regulatory scanner since 2014
Shares of Sun Pharmaceutical Industries on Friday closed at Rs 664.20 per scrip on BSE, down 1.84 per cent from its close
The stock hit an intra-day high of Rs 670, recovering 4.7% from its early morning low of Rs 640 on the NSE.
In past three months, Sun Pharma had outperformed the market by surging 38% as compared to a 9% rise in the benchmark index till Thursday.
Granules India, Hikal, Pfizer, Lincoln Pharmaceuticals, Astrazeneca Pharma India and Aarti Drugs were up between 4% and 7%.
The key near-term trigger is the company's specialty pipeline
In past 14 trading days, Nifty Pharma index outperformed the market by surging 15% as compared to 2.3% rise in Nifty 50 index.
Nifty Pharma index hit a fresh 52-week high of 10,390 in intra-day on Friday, rallying 13% thus far in the month of August, its sharpest monthly gain since September 2009.