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MBA - FT (2018-2020)
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
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Trivedi for her patience guidance, support and mentorship provided to us all the way when we first
considered this topic through the completion of the assignment. Her wisdom, knowledge and
commitment to the highest standards inspired and motivated us. We would also like to thank
Institute of Management, Nirma University to provide us with the access to various online journals
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List of Contents
TOPIC PAGE
Market ..............................................................................................................................................5
Technology ......................................................................................................................................5
Organization Information.................................................................................................................5
Board of Directors............................................................................................................................6
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Executive Summary
The pharmaceutical industry contributes significantly in local, National and international
economies. Also, this sector provides high-value, lifesaving motto, high wage, high involvement,
high employment and high revenue generating jobs. The state as well as central government are
targeting this industry for its continuous growth. This report gives an overview of Alembic
Pharmaceuticals Ltd. This also includes the basic understanding of pharma industry, its major
products, what all new technology is used recently, how the pharma sector is growing, its major
competitors, its financial report and how the company is performing. Alembic Pharmaceuticals
Limited was established in 1907 at Vadodara, now it is leading pharma company in India under
strong leadership of Mr Chirayu Amin. They are producing range of medicines in different
segments also they are investing heavily in R&D. They manufacture pharmaceutical product,
pharmaceutical substances and intermediates. It advances scientific discovery and application by
conducting 13% of its expenditure in R & D. It includes innovation, product management, and
commercialization. Alembic generate its revenue from local as well as foreign markets. Recently
they are facing heavy competition from Sanofi, Sun pharma etc. In FY2017-18 they generated
revenue of Rs 2945 Crore and recently result of Q2 FY 2018-19 suggest that company grown at
64% QoQ. Due to rupee depreciation company’s profit margin is expected to increase in this year.
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BUSINESS INFORMATION
Brief Industry Analysis
Alembic Pharmaceuticals Limited (APL) is a heritage of more than 100 years. Alembic
Pharmaceuticals Limited was established in 1907, in the development of Indian subcontinent and
innovative pharmaceutical and pharmaceutical industry and is one of the leading pharmaceutical
companies of India today.
Industry Size- Total revenue of global pharmaceutical industries for the year 2017 was
around USD 1070 billion and that of India was USD 55 billion. Alembic pharmaceuticals net
revenue for the year 2016-17 was USD 470.63 million and net income of USD 60.27 million
with over 9000 employees working for the company.
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Main Industry segments and niche and their growth-The company
has established a cutting-edge research facility - Alembic Research Center (ARC) which
includes formulation research and 150 bed bioequivalence facility at Vadodara, with
emphasis on research and technology in Gujarat. Apart from this, APL has recently
invested in the state-of-the-art R & D center in Hyderabad. APL is one of the leading
industry players, with nearly 11% of the turnover for research and development.
Geographical spread- As a development strategy, companies and international
generics have started to invest in the market and have actively filed the Knowledge DMF
successfully. APL has also entered Canada, Europe, Australia, South Africa and Brazil.
The company sells its brand formula to cover the remaining global markets.
Major Players - Some of the major players in pharmaceutical industries around the
globe are- Pfizer (USD 52.54 bn), Roche(USD 44.36 bn), Sanofi(USD 36.66 bn), Johnson
&johnson(USD 36.3 bn), Merck(USD 35.4 bn), Novartis (USD 33 bn), Abbvie(USD 28.22
bn).
Recent industry news - The company aims to find opportunities in medical field,
such as dermatology, oncology and injection formula. APL also focuses on the company's
small molecule research and drug development, promoting the network of diseases and
enzymes, autoimmune diseases and digestive signal transduction, and encouraged the
network to innovate and innovate the function of Lion Channel and Disease.
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Product & Services
Alembic Pharmaceuticals has a wide range of products that cater to diverse therapeutic segments.
It is divided into 15 segments and each segment have varieties of products:
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Hospitals - The corporate hospital department of the company focuses on a very promising
area in the healthcare industry, corporate hospitals.. These hospitals constitute a major part of the
private healthcare industry. It is present in more than 20 cities with more than 300 hospital
accounts. The hospitals are multispeciality, with a minimum bed strength of 100 in each hospital.
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Facilities & Market
Since its establishment, manufacturing proficiency has been Alembic’s area of expertise. With the
use of ultra-modern manufacturing techniques, ultra-modern facilities assist the organization in
meeting the global demand with high quality and affordable medicines. Manufacturing facilities
are available for alphabetic sources and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) at different
places in the country. Alembic has 6 ingredients and 3 APIs production facilities. Five of the six
formula facilities are located near Vadodara in Gujarat, three are in Panvel and two are in Saharan.
A plant is also located in Sikkim. The Alembic is currently preparing basic fundamental sales for
the group in panelav and is providing original oncology sales and oncology engineering facilities
at the same place.
Its Karakhadi plant will produce normal injections and eye products. Sikkim's production facilities
provide a fluid and solid form of oral dose. Although Panelav and Karakhadi factories meet the
international market, Sikkim Plant caters to the domestic market. The factories have approved
various regulatory agencies to sell products in different markets.
After the expansion of
production facilities in new areas, where Alembic was not present. They are also initiating
expansion of oral solid manufacturing at Greenfield site near Vadodara. This will help meet the
growing demand and will help to handle many new security features. Alembic also has 3
manufacturing plants for API, of which two are located in Panelav and one in Karakhadi. All three
facilities are compliant with CGMP compliance and meet the API requirements of controlled
markets. These rules are reviewed by the main regulatory agencies in all regular markets and they
are approved. Alembic’s professional manufacturing team employs more than 2,000 people and
ensures the highest work standards through strong monitoring by the quality team. Management
evaluates quality during regular review meeting and takes prompt corrective action.
Technology
The Alembic believes that R&D is a development driver for entry into a regulated and semi-
regulated market. All R&D programs are directed by the organization's philosophy of providing
affordable, high quality medicines for health care.
Alembic has fine R&D centers at Baroda
and Hyderabad are the most advanced research and development centers, more than 500 scientists
working on Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs), oral solid dose forms and injections.
The Alembic Research Center of Vadodara is focused on new chemistry, which includes new
polymer, salts and processes which can provide opportunities first. AR & D, IP, RA, QA,
technology transfer team and USFDA inspection pilot plant acquired fully integrated R&D.
There is a team of about 50 scientists for the development of three main functions,
namely: formulation development, analytical laboratory development and peptide (API): In the
study of the Hyderabad Research and Development Department AG Research, Through the use of
QBD and DOE concepts for internal development control design, all development activities are
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done in accordance with global regulatory guidelines. Intellectual property portfolios are being
created for the idea of discrimination and innovation.
Alembic’s bioequivalence center is
located in Vadodara and provides BA / BE services to support R&D. It is in operation since 2004.
With the most advanced facilities, Vadodara is located near one of the largest tertiary hospital
Bhailal Amin General Hospital, covering an area of more than 33000 square feet. There are more
than 120 scientists in the BA / BE study. The facilityis inspected by the USFDA, BfArM
(Germany), MPA (Sweden), ANVISA (Brazil), Moh (Turkey) and DCGI (CDSCO), and strict
compliance with various industry requirements.
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ORGANISATION INFORMATION
History Development
1907 – Established in Vadodra, Gujarat and Started manufacturing tinctures and alcohol
1940 – Started manufacturing vitamins, cough syrup, tonic and Sulphur drugs
1972 – Launches Althrocin, a brand of Erythromycin (Top selling brand at that time)
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Group Companies
Alembic Limited
Year Glass division
Sherno Limited (Engg. Division)
Paushak Limited
Alembic Real Estate
Bhailal Amin General Hospital (BAGH)
Rhizen Pharmaceuticals SA
Uday Education Society
Board of Directors:
Mr. KG Ramanathan
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Organization Structure
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Research & Development
Alembic Pharma has a very strong foundation and support in the term of Research & Development
(R & D) for Regulated & Non-Regulated market. The vision of this company is to provide health
care & wellness with its high quality medicines. The R & D center are located at two places in
India – Baroda & Hyderabad. It has around more than 500 scientist, currently working on Active
Pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), Oral Solid Dosage forms, Injectable. It has invested around
14% of total budget on R & D. The company has been leader in active pharmaceutical ingredients,
generic drug formulations (ANDAs), and novel drug delivery systems. It has been currently
working on 95 Drug Master Files (DMFs), 63 approved ANDAs, 10 Tentative Approvals and 1
NDA – 505(b)(2) as well as 133 ANDAs filed in total. The company is focusing more on this.
There are three Alembic research center in India:
1. Alembic Research Centre at Vadodara, Gujarat
2. A G Research Centre at Hyderabad, Andhra
3. Bioequivalence Centre at Vadodara, Gujarat
CANADA EUROPE
USA
iNDIA
LATHAM
S.AFRICA
AUSTRALIA
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Product Launches across world
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Key Alliances
There are different subsidiaries, associates and joint venture of this company.
Subsidiaries Associates Joint Venture
A G Research Private Limited Incozen Therapeutics Private Alembic Mami SPA
Alembic Global Holding SA Limited
Aleor Dermaceuticals Limited Rhizen Pharmaceuticals SA
Alembic Pharmaceuticals Rhizen Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Australia Pty Limited Dahlia Therapeutics SA
Alembic Pharmaceuticals
Europe Limited
Alembic Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Alembic Pharmaceuticals
Canada Limited
Alnova Pharmaceuticals SA
Genius LLC
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Key Competitors of Company
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FINANCIAL INFORMATION &
PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS
Revenue:
In FY 2015-16 company earned revenue of Rs3009 Cr. Next year it declined by 0.77% and earned
Rs2985 Cr. Further next year in FY 2017-18 it declined by 1.36% and earned Rs2945 Cr.
Net Profit:
2017-18 2016-17 2015-2016
Revenue 2945 2985 3009
PAT 421.99 430.63 698.74
Net Profit ratio 14.33% 14.42% 23.22%
We can clearly see that net profit ratio is decreasing gradually from past 3 years. Many reasons are
there for this decreasing and USFDA denial for some medicine is one of that. Today they release
result of Q2 FY 2018-19 (Annexure 6) and growth is around 64% QoQ. This significant rise is due
to rupee depreciation against dollar. All pharma companies are exporting base company (their
major revenue come by exporting).
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Revenue vs Profit after tax
3500
3000
2500
2000
1500
1000
500
0
2017-18 2016-17 2015-2016
Revenue PAT
SWOT Analysis
Strength Strong growth in emerging market
Strong brand presence in India
Azithral and Roxid are famous medicine of this company
Weakness Constantly regulated price by the government
Heavily dependent on Generics for its revenue generation
Opportunity Global demand for medicine is increasing
Increase in per capita income
Increase in people awareness related to medical industry,
insurance
Threat Intense competition from other companies
Higher Price sensitivity among consumers
Increase in wages which result in increase in cost
Stringent Patent regulations
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PAT Revenue ROCE
Competitors
PAT
600
400
200
0
Pfizer Sanofi India Alembic Pharma Sun Pharma
-200
-400
-600
PAT
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Revenue
9,000.00
8,000.00
7,000.00
6,000.00
5,000.00
4,000.00
3,000.00
2,000.00
1,000.00
0.00
Pfizer Sanofi India Alembic Pharma Sun Pharma
Revenue
ROCE
25
20
15
10
0
Pfizer Sanofi India Alembic Pharma Sun Pharma
ROCE
Pfizer, Sanofi are alembic’s competitors whereas sun pharma is number one company in India in
this sector by m-cap. Pfizer, Sanofi, alembic are ranked 18, 19, 20 respectively by m-cap. PAT,
ROCE and revenues are higher for alembic which indicates that company id doing great with
respect to their competitors.
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Annexure 1: Balance sheet
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Inventories 669.93 574.62 533.72 382.48 310.78
Sundry Debtors 621.66 467.41 371.50 337.94 260.56
Cash and Bank 15.63 7.21 284.81 4.41 5.34
Other Current Assets 23.37 5.59 5.90
Short Term Loans and Advances 345.10 167.97 128.78 116.15 247.77
Total Current Assets 1675.69 1222.80 1324.71 840.98 824.44
Net Current Assets (Including Current
Investments) 798.40 681.99 757.63 235.83 231.42
Total Current Assets Excluding Current
Investments 1675.69 1222.80 1324.71 840.98 824.44
Miscellaneous Expenses not written off
Total Assets 3677.89 2509.13 2181.72 1511.16 1317.04
Contingent Liabilities 196.18 167.59 223.24 104.84 57.37
Total Debt (Long Term Plus Short Term) 621.53 8.28 0.00 193.61 109.40
Book Value 116.43 99.06 81.21 44.22 33.40
Adjusted Book Value 116.43 99.06 81.21 44.22 33.40
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Annexure 2: Statement of profit and loss
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Annexure 3: Cash flow
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Annexure 4: Financial ratios
Operational &
Financial March 18 March 17 March 16 March 15 March 14
Ratios
Earnings Per
22.39 22.85 37.07 15.2 12.64
Share (Rs)
Adjusted EPS
22.39 22.85 37.07 15.2 12.64
(Rs.)
Book Value
116.43 99.06 81.21 44.22 33.4
(Rs)
Dividend Pay
17.87 17.51 10.79 23.02 23.73
Out Ratio(%)
Margin Ratios
Inventory
4.73 5.39 6.57 5.87 6.41
Turnover(x)
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Debtors
5.41 7.12 8.48 6.8 7.51
Turnover(x)
Efficiency
Ratios
Receivable
67.48 51.27 43.03 53.7 48.59
days
Inventory Days 77.12 67.74 55.57 62.2 56.93
Growth Ratio
Net Sales
-1.36 -0.77 49.04 9.5 23.53
Growth (%)
Core EBITDA
0.53 -35.75 141.11 13.12 41.11
Growth (%)
EBIT Growth
-2.8 -39.75 150.73 13.55 45.1
(%)
PAT Growth
-2.01 -38.37 143.79 20.28 51.35
(%)
Adj. EPS
-2.01 -38.37 143.81 20.28 51.35
Growth (%)
Financial
Stability Ratios
Total
0.28 0 0 0.23 0.17
Debt/Equity(x)
Current
1.91 2.26 2.34 1.39 1.39
Ratio(x)
Quick Ratio(x) 1.15 1.2 1.46 0.76 0.87
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Annexure 5: Q2 result of FY 2018-19
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Undertaking
We, Rishi Pandya, Sneha Sinha, Rahul Anand, hereby declare that this assignment is
our original work and is not copied from anyone/ anywhere. If found similar to other sources, we
shall take complete responsibility of the action, taken thereof by, CFM team.
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