30 January 2023
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BEXIMCO PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED
Half Year Results 2022-23
Beximco Pharmaceuticals Limited ("Beximco Pharma", "BPL" or "the Company"; AIM Symbol: BXP, LEI No.: 213800IMBBD6TIOQGB56), the fast-growing manufacturer of generic pharmaceutical products and active pharmaceutical ingredients, today announces its unaudited financial results for the six months ended 31 December 2022.
Financial highlights
Half year financial highlights
· Net sales increased 16.0% to Bangladesh Taka ("BDT") 19,678.7m / £ 164.4m (2021-22: BDT 16,968.9m/ £146.7m)
o Domestic sales increased 17.1% to BDT 18,370.9m / £153.4m (2021-22: BDT 15,692.9m / £135.6m)
o Export sales increased 2.5% to BDT 1,307.8m / £10.9m (2021-22: BDT 1,276.0m / £11.0m)
· Profit after tax decreased 15.1% to BDT 2,658.1m / £22.2m (2021-22: BDT 3,131.9m / £27.1m)
Second quarter financial highlights
· Net sales increased 16.4% to BDT 9,891.5m / £82.6m (2021-22: BDT 8,499.6m / £73.5m)
· Profit after tax decreased 24.8% to BDT 1,245.4m / £10.4m (2021-22: BDT 1,656.3m / £14.3m)
Operational highlights
· Domestic market
o Launched seven new products (eleven presentation forms and strengths), including Mulina (Lefamulin), an anti-infective drug for the first time in Bangladesh
o Continued progress in the integration of Synovia Pharma
o Continued successful product transfer to the new facility [Unit III]
o Won the Prestigious National Export Trophy (Gold) 2018-19 for the sixth time
· International market
o Received a total of twelve new registrations of Seven generics (eight presentations) in seven countries including Oman, Maldives, Singapore, South Africa, Namibia and Ethiopia
o Received US FDA approval for Antimigraine drug, Eletriptan tablets and Anticholinergic drug Oxybutynin tablets
· Won Global Generics & Biosimilars Awards 2022 in the category of "Acquisition of the year" for the acquisition of Sanofi Bangladesh (now Synovia Pharma)
Nazmul Hassan MP, Managing Director of Beximco Pharmaceuticals, commented:
"We are pleased to report the financial and operational progress made over the first half of the year. While we have continued to see macroeconomic headwinds impact our bottom line, another period of double-digit revenue growth is testament to the underlying progress of the business. We have launched seven new products in Bangladesh and received a further 12 new registrations internationally. We remain focused on our commitment to delivering high-quality, affordable medicines and look forward to continuing our progress into the second half of the year."
The half yearly accounts can be viewed at the Company's website: www.beximcopharma.com
(Exchange rates of £1 = Taka 119.7199 for 31 December 2022 numbers and £1 = 115.7099 for 31 December 2021 have been used in this announcement.)
For further information please visit www.beximcopharma.com or enquire to:
Beximco Pharma
Nazmul Hassan MP, Managing Director
Tel: +880 2 58611001, Ext.20080
S M Rabbur Reza, Chief Operating Officer
Tel: +880 2 58611001, Ext.20111
Mohammad Ali Nawaz, Chief Financial Officer
Tel: +880 2 58611001, Ext.20030
SPARK Advisory Partners Limited (Nominated Adviser)
Mark Brady / Andrew Emmott
Tel: +44 (0) 20 3368 3551 / 3555
SP Angel Corporate Finance LLP (Broker)
Vadim Alexandre / Abigail Wayne
Tel: +44 (0) 20 3470 0470
FTI Consulting
Simon Conway / Victoria Foster Mitchell
Tel: +44 (0) 20 3727 1000
Notes to Editors
About Beximco Pharmaceuticals Limited
Beximco Pharma is a leading manufacturer and exporter of medicines based in Bangladesh. Since its inception in 1976, the Company remains committed to health and wellbeing of people across all the continents by providing access to contemporary medicines. Company's broad portfolio of generics encompasses diverse delivery systems such as tablets, capsules, liquids, semi-solids, intravenous fluids, metered dose inhalers, dry powder inhalers, sterile ophthalmic drops, insulins, prefilled syringes, injectables, nebuliser solutions, oral soluble films etc. The Company also undertakes contract manufacturing for multinational and leading global generic pharmaceutical companies.
Beximco Pharma′s state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities are certified by global regulatory authorities of USA, Europe, Australia, Canada, GCC and Latin America, among others and it has a geographic footprint in more than 50 countries. More than 5500 employees are driving the company towards achieving its aspiration to be among the most admired companies in the world.
Beximco Pharmaceuticals Limited and its Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statement of Financial Position (Unaudited)
As at December 31, 2022
| | | | Taka '000 |
| | December 31,2022 | | June 30, 2022 |
| ASSETS | | | |
| Non-Current Assets | 48,039,654 |
| 47,728,777 |
| Property, Plant and Equipment- Carrying Value | 42,251,678 | | 41,760,331 |
| Right-of-use Assets | 578,532 | | 618,891 |
| Intangible Assets | 4,441,261 | | 4,562,988 |
| Deferred Tax Asset | 72,640 | | 88,640 |
| Goodwill | 674,570 | | 674,570 |
| Other Investments | 20,973 | | 23,357 |
| Current Assets | 21,274,834 |
| 18,419,258 |
| Inventories | 12,593,144 | | 10,405,295 |
| Spares & Supplies | 848,902 | | 718,797 |
| Accounts Receivable | 3,298,564 | | 3,142,817 |
| Loans, Advances and Deposits | 3,064,451 | | 2,787,040 |
| Advance Income Tax | 223,244 | | 196,635 |
| Cash and Cash Equivalents | 1,246,529 | | 1,168,674 |
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| TOTAL ASSETS | 69,314,488 |
| 66,148,035 |
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| SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY AND LIABILITIES |
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| Equity Attributable to the Owners of the Company | 41,721,387 |
| 40,600,498 |
| Issued Share Capital | 4,461,121 | | 4,461,121 |
| Share Premium | 5,269,475 | | 5,269,475 |
| Excess of Issue Price over Face Value of GDRs | 1,689,637 | | 1,689,637 |
| Capital Reserve on Merger | 294,951 | | 294,951 |
| Revaluation Surplus | 1,114,713 | | 1,116,896 |
| Unrealized Gain/(Loss) | 18,148 | | 20,532 |
| Retained Earnings | 28,873,342 | | 27,747,886 |
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| Non-Controlling Interest | 4,002,622 |
| 4,035,507 |
| TOTAL EQUITY | 45,724,009 |
| 44,636,005 |
| Non-Current Liabilities | 9,164,606 |
| 8,776,099 |
| Long Term Borrowings-Net of Current Maturity | 3,229,933 | | 3,454,189 |
| Liability for Gratuity and WPPF & Welfare Funds | 3,254,032 | | 2,785,072 |
| Deferred Tax Liability | 2,680,641 | | 2,536,838 |
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| Current Liabilities and Provisions | 14,425,873 |
| 12,735,931 |
| Short Term Borrowings | 6,897,523 | | 6,850,550 |
| Long Term Borrowings-Current Maturity | 1,376,604 | | 2,065,962 |
| Creditors and Other Payables | 3,282,345 | | 2,465,039 |
| Accrued Expenses | 900,695 | | 1,166,882 |
| Dividend Payable / Unclaimed Dividend | 1,655,618 | | 88,049 |
| Income Tax Payable | 313,088 | | 99,449 |
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| TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | 69,314,488 |
| 66,148,035 |
Beximco Pharmaceuticals Limited and its Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income (Unaudited)
For the Period July-December 2022
| | | | | | | | | Taka '000 |
| | | July -December 2022 |
| July -December 2021 |
| October - December 2022 |
| October - December 2021 |
| Net Revenue | | 19,678,740 |
| 16,968,904 |
| 9,891,538 |
| 8,499,583 |
| Cost of Goods Sold | | (10,813,129) | | (8,799,257) | | (5,450,604) | | (4,406,281) |
| Gross Profit |
| 8,865,611 |
| 8,169,647 |
| 4,440,934 |
| 4,093,302 |
| Operating Expenses |
| (4,780,986) |
| (4,235,426) |
| (2,468,047) |
| (2,259,523) |
| Administrative Expenses | | (625,342) | | (573,839) | | (339,792) | | (328,843) |
| Selling, Marketing and Distribution Expenses | | (4,155,644) | | (3,661,587) | | (2,128,255) | | (1,930,680) |
| Profit from Operations |
| 4,084,625 |
| 3,934,221 |
| 1,972,887 |
| 1,833,779 |
| Other Income | | 278,517 | | 801,972 | | 99,330 | | 731,451 |
| Finance Cost | | (644,487) | | (432,357) | | (333,514) | | (268,731) |
| Profit Before Contribution to WPPF & Welfare Funds | 3,718,655 |
| 4,303,836 |
| 1,738,703 |
| 2,296,499 | |
| Contribution to WPPF & Welfare Funds | | (181,296) | | (215,810) | | (83,086) | | (119,718) |
| Profit Before Tax |
| 3,537,359 |
| 4,088,026 |
| 1,655,617 |
| 2,176,781 |
| Income Tax Expenses |
| (879,266) |
| (956,155) |
| (410,237) |
| (520,456) |
| Current Tax | | (718,829) | | (997,087) | | (324,981) | | (566,289) |
| Deferred Tax | | (160,437) | | 40,932 | | (85,256) | | 45,833 |
| Profit After Tax |
| 2,658,093 |
| 3,131,871 |
| 1,245,380 |
| 1,656,325 |
| Profit/(Loss) Attributable to: |
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| Owners of the Company | | 2,684,031 | | 3,178,016 | | 1,237,004 | | 1,712,708 |
| Non-controlling Interest | | (25,938) | | (46,145) | | 8,376 | | (56,383) |
| | | 2,658,093 |
| 3,131,871 |
| 1,245,380 |
| 1,656,325 |
| Other Comprehensive Income/(Loss) | (2,384) | | 9,887 | | 956 | | 1,880 | |
| Total Comprehensive Income |
| 2,655,709 |
| 3,141,758 |
| 1,246,336 |
| 1,658,205 |
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| Total Comprehensive Income Attributable to: | | | | | | | | |
| Owners of the Company | | 2,681,647 | | 3,187,903 | | 1,237,960 | | 1,714,588 |
| Non-controlling Interest | | (25,938) | | (46,145) | | 8,376 | | (56,383) |
| | | 2,655,709 |
| 3,141,758 |
| 1,246,336 |
| 1,658,205 |
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| Earnings Per Share (EPS) | |
6.02 | |
7.12 | |
2.77 | |
3.84 |
| Number of Shares | Nos. | 446,112,089 |
| 446,112,089 |
| 446,112,089 |
| 446,112,089 |
Beximco Pharmaceuticals Limited and its Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity (Unaudited)
For the Period July-December 2022
| As at December 31, 2022 | | | | | | | | | Taka '000 | |
| | Share Capital | Share Premium | Excess of Issue Price over Face Value of GDRs | Capital Reserve on Merger | Revaluation Surplus | Unrealized Gain/(Loss) | Retained Earnings | Equity attributable to Owners of the Company | Non- Controlling Interests | Total Equity |
| Balance as on July 01, 2022 | 4,461,121 | 5,269,475 | 1,689,637 | 294,951 | 1,116,896 | 20,532 | 27,747,886 | 40,600,498 | 4,035,507 | 44,636,005 |
| Total Comprehensive Income: | ||||||||||
| Profit/(Loss) for the Period | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2,684,031 | 2,684,031 | (25,938) | 2,658,093
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| Other Comprehensive Income/(Loss) | - | - | - | - | - | (2,384) | - | (2,384) | - | (2,384) |
| Transactions with the Shareholders: | ||||||||||
| Cash Dividend | - | - | - | - | - | - | (1,561,392) | (1,561,392) | (6,947) | (1,568,339) |
| Adjustment for Depreciation on Revalued Assets | - | - | - | - | (2,817) | - | 2,817 | - | - | - |
| Adjustment for Deferred Tax on Revalued Assets | - | - | - | - | 634 | - | - | 634 | - | 634 |
| Balance as on December 31, 2022 | 4,461,121 | 5,269,475 | 1,689,637 | 294,951 | 1,114,713 | 18,148 | 28,873,342 | 41,721,387 | 4,002,622 | 45,724,009 |
| Net Asset Value (NAV) Per Share | | | | | | |
Tk. |
93.52 | | |
| As at December 31, 2021 | Taka '000 | |||||||||
| | Share Capital | Share Premium | Excess of Issue Price over Face Value of GDRs | Capital Reserve on Merger | Revaluation Surplus | Unrealized Gain/(Loss) | Retained Earnings | Equity attributable to Owners of the Company | Non- Controlling Interests | Total Equity |
| Balance as on July 01, 2021 | 4,461,121 | 5,269,475 | 1,689,637 | 294,951 | 1,121,825 | 13,767 | 24,179,783 | 37,030,559 | 334,307 | 37,364,866 |
| NCI at the date of acquisition-SPP | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3,857,135 | 3,857,135 |
| Total Comprehensive Income: | ||||||||||
| Profit/(Loss) for the Period | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3,178,016 | 3,178,016 | (46,145) | 3,131,871 |
| Other Comprehensive Income/(Loss) | - | - | - | - | - | 9,887 | - | 9,887 | - | 9,887 |
| Transactions with the Shareholders: | ||||||||||
| Cash Dividend | | | | | | | (1,561,392) | (1,561,392) | (6,947) | (1,568,339) |
| Adjustment for Depreciation on Revalued Assets | - | - | - | - | (3,179) | - | 3,179 | - | - | - |
| Adjustment for Deferred Tax on Revalued Assets | - | - | - | - | 715 | - | - | 715 | - | 715 |
| Balance as on December 31, 2021 | 4,461,121 | 5,269,475 | 1,689,637 | 294,951 | 1,119,361 | 23,654 | 25,799,586 | 38,657,785 | 4,138,350 | 42,796,135 |
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Net Asset Value (NAV) Per Share | | | | | | |
Tk. |
86.65 | | |
Beximco Pharmaceuticals Limited and its Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows (Unaudited)
For the Period July-December 2022
| | | | Taka '000 |
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| July -December 2022 |
| July -December 2021 |
| Cash Flows from Operating Activities : | | | |
| Receipts from Customers and Others | 19,948,007 | | 17,567,608 |
| Payments to Suppliers and Employees | (16,401,961) | | (12,809,303) |
| Cash Generated from Operations | 3,546,046 |
| 4,758,305 |
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| Interest Paid | (642,283) | | (433,470) |
| Interest Received | 4,147 | | 1,425 |
| Income Tax Paid | (531,799) | | (658,071) |
| Net Cash Generated from Operating Activities | 2,376,111 |
| 3,668,189 |
| Cash Flows from Investing Activities : | | | |
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| Acquisition of Property, Plant and Equipment | (1,338,771) | | (1,661,113) |
| Intangible Assets | (37,494) | | (3,355) |
| Synovia Acquisition | - | | (4,766,636) |
| Disposal of Property, Plant and Equipment | 13,015 | | 12,402 |
| Disposal of Intangible Assets | 52,125 | | - |
| Net Cash Used in Investing Activities | (1,311,125) |
| (6,418,702) |
| Cash Flows from Financing Activities : | | | |
| Net Increase /(Decrease) in Long Term Borrowings | (1,051,068) | | 3,622,081 |
| Net Increase/(Decrease) in Short Term Borrowings | 46,974 | | (596,880) |
| Dividend Paid | (771) | | (71,505) |
| Net Cash (Used in ) / from Financing Activities | (1,004,865) |
| 2,953,696 |
| Increase/(Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents | 60,121 | | 203,183 |
| Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period | 1,168,674 | | 973,965 |
| Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash and Cash Equivalents | 17,734 | | 3,553 |
| Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period | 1,246,529 |
| 1,180,701 |
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Number of Shares | 446,112,089 |
| 446,112,089 |
| Net Operating Cash Flows Per Share | 5.33 |
| 8.22 |
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