RPGLIFE
RPG Life Sciences reported strong financial performance in 9M FY22 with revenue growth outpacing the market, improving profit margins, and becoming debt-free. The company emphasized new product contributions across segments and highlighted digital transformation initiatives to drive future growth.
Scale of reported figures
Key financials
| Revenue from Operations | ₹336 crore | 9M FY22 |
| EBITDA | ₹74.6 crore | 9M FY22 |
| PBT | ₹57.9 crore | 9M FY22 |
| PAT | ₹44 crore | 9M FY22 |
Segment commentary
Domestic Formulations (DF)
Contributed 64% to total sales, with a 20% growth driven by legacy products and new launches in specialty segments.
International Formulations (IF)
Sales decreased by -5% due to political instability in Myanmar and medical caution during COVID-19.
APIs
Showed 17% growth, driven by niche products and new customer development.
Guidance & outlook
- Continue to grow presence in chronic and specialty therapies through new product launches.
- Enhance salesforce productivity and digital transformation initiatives.
- Maintain debt-free status with focus on cash conservation.
Key takeaways
- Strong financial performance with revenue growth outpacing the market, driven by legacy products and new launches.
- Profit margins improved significantly, reaching record levels despite challenges in international markets.
- Digital transformation initiatives are key to future growth and operational efficiency.
- Debt-free status and focus on cash conservation provide a strong financial foundation for expansion.
Risks flagged
- Political instability in key markets like Myanmar affecting international sales.
- Medical caution in prescribing immunosuppressants during COVID-19 impacting IF segment.
In their words
“Profit margins’ record-setting trajectory continues – EBITDA margin reaches 22% & PBT margin 19% (9M FY22).”— Management





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January 29, 2022
The Manager BSE Limited
Listing Department Corporate Relationship Department Floor
National Stock Exchange of India Limited 25, P.J. Towers
Exchange Plaza, 5th Floor Dalal Street
Plot No. C1, ‘G’ Block, Bandra-Kurla Complex Mumbai 400 001.
Bandra (East), Mumbai 400 051.
Symbol: RPGLIFE Scrip code: 532983
Dear Sirs,
Sub: Investor Presentation
Please find enclosed herewith a copy of Investor Presentation with respect to Unaudited Financial
Results of the Company for the quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2021.
Kindly take the same on record.
Thanking you,
Yours faithfully,
For RPG Life Sciences Limited
Rajesh Shirambekar
Head – Legal & Company Secretary
Encl.: as above
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RPG Life Sciences Overview
RPG Life Sciences, part of RPG Enterprises, is an integrated research based
pharmaceutical Company operating in the domestic and international markets in the
Leader in Immunosuppressants
branded formulations, global generics and synthetic APIs space.
Domestic Formulations (DF)
6 Leading Text Book Brands
Develop, manufacture and market branded
formulations in India & Nepal
APIs
18%
International Formulations (IF)
50+ Markets Presence
Domestic
International Develop, manufacture and sell oral solid dosage
Formulations
Formulations
formulations in the generics and branded
(DF) 64%
(IF) 18%
generics space across Regulated and Emerging
Markets 3 Manufacturing Facilities
APIs
Develop, manufacture and sell high value 1100+ Employees
synthetic APIs in the general therapeutic category
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RPG Life Sciences Product Portfolio
Key Therapies Key Products
Immunosuppressant Portfolio Text Book Brands
New Portfolio
Specialty
Chronic Life Cycle Management
• Nephrology
(Existing Products)
Azathioprine
• Rheumatology Trastuzumab
Domestic
Azathioprine
• Oncology Vildagliptin
Formulations
Spironolactone
• Orthopaedics Adalimumab
(DF)
• Gastroenterology Mycophenolate Mofetil
Diphenoxylate HCl Teneligliptin
• Cardiology Bevacizumab
• Diabetology Cyclosporine Naproxen
Rituximab
• Neuropsychiatry
Haloperidol
Tacrolimus
Tofacitinib
Disopyramide Phosphate
International Key Products
Formulations Generics - Azathioprine, Sodium Valproate PR, Nicorandil
(IF) Branded Generics – Siloxogene, Azoran, Mofetyl, Arpimune, Dipsope
Key Products
APIs
APIs - Quinfamide, Azathioprine, Haloperidol, Risperidone, Propantheline Bromide, Nicorandil, Pantoprazole, Diphenoxylate
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Key Financials, Business Highlights & Strategy
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Key Highlights of 9M FY22
RPGLS growing faster than the market at 19.9%% vs 14.9% (IPM)*
Healthy double-digit growth in revenues from operations
Profit margins’ record-setting trajectory continues – EBITDA margin reaches 22% & PBT margin 19% on YTD basis
9M FY22 records significant PBT margin expansion across the segments
Sales health parameters in healthy zone and consistently improving
RPGLS iconic brands being built through diligent life cycle management strategy
New Products** contribution (18%) significantly improved in Domestic Business in line with our priorities
International Formulations Business also being strengthened by Continuous thrust on New Products/Customers/Markets
Company continues to remain debt free with highest ever net cashflow generated from operations
*AIOCD AWACS MAT Dec’21 report **Launched FY20 Onwards
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Company Financial Performance – Profit Margins
Upward y-o-y Record setting Trajectory continues – EBITDA Margin reaches 22% & PBT Margin 19% (9M FY22)
EBITDA%
22%
PBT%
18%
19%
16%
14%
12%
11%
10% 10%
10%
9%
8%
6%
6%
5% 4%
4% 4% 4%
1% 0% 0%
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Key Financials : 9M FY22
(All figures in Rs. Crores except EPS in Rs.)
Revenue from Operations EBITDA & EBITDA Margin PBT & PBT Margin
336.4
74.6
296.4 62.2
57.9
44.6
22% 19%
20%
15%
FY21 9M FY22 9M FY21 9M FY22 9M FY21 9M FY22 9M
PAT & PAT Margin EPS
44.0
26.6
33.1
20.0
11% 13%
FY21 9M FY22 9M
FY21 9M FY22 9M
Key Financials’ Trends
(All figures in Rs. Crores except EPS in Rs.)
Revenue from Operations EBITDA & EBITDA Margin PBT & PBT Margin
70.8 74.6
389.1
59.9
375.6 62.2
53.6
41.8
34.4
336.4
330.2 15.1
10% 16% 18% 22% 5% 11% 14% 19%
FY19 FY20 FY21 FY22 9M FY19 FY20 FY21 FY22 9M FY19 FY20 FY21 FY22 9M
PAT & PAT Margin EPS
44.0 26.6
40.1 24.2
29 17.5
10.8
6.5
3% 8% 10% 13%
FY19 FY20 FY21 FY22 9M FY19 FY20 FY21 FY22 9M
Key Financials’ Trends
ROCE% ROE% Debt/Equity Ratio
18.5% 0.22
23.6% 24.3% 16.4%
11.0%
6.7%
0.06
0.01
FY19 FY20 FY21 FY19 FY20 FY21 FY19 FY20 FY21
Company becomes Debt-free
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Business Segment-wise Performance : 9M FY22
Sales (Rs Crs)
• Domestic Formulations contributed 64% to total Sales of 9M FY22
Domestic • 20% Sales growth majorly driven by Legacy Products
218.5
Formulations • Better than Market growth despite Covid headwinds due to second wave 182.6
• New Products Contribution improved to 18% on account of New launches in Specialty
(DF)
(Biosimilars) & Chronic (Gliptins) segments and Line Extensions for Legacy Products
• Salesforce Productivity Improved to Rs 5 Lacs
FY21 9M FY22 9M
63.1
59.9
• International Formulations contributed 18% to total Sales of 9M FY22
International
• Sales Degrowth of -5% due to political instability in Myanmar, one of our key emerging
Formulations
markets, and, Medical caution in prescribing immunosuppressants in view of COVID
(IF)
• New Products/Customers/Markets Contribution improved to 31%
FY21 9M FY22 9M
59.7
51.0
• API contributed 18% to total Sales of 9M FY22
API • 17% Sales Growth majorly driven by niche products
• Continuous thrust on new customer development
FY21 9M FY22 9M
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Key Financials : Q3 FY22
(All figures in Rs. Crores except EPS in Rs.)
Revenue from Operations EBITDA & EBITDA Margin PBT & PBT Margin
24.7
115.6
107.6
20.6
21.4
17.1
21% 16% 18%
20%
FY21 Q3 FY22 Q3
FY21 Q3 FY22 Q3 FY21 Q3 FY22 Q3
PAT & PAT Margin EPS
14.6
12.9
8.8
7.8
13%
12%
FY21 Q3 FY22 Q3 FY21 Q3 FY22 Q3
RPG Life Sciences ICRA Rating Upgraded in FY21
Long term rating upgraded to A from A-
Short term rating upgraded to A1 from A2+
Outlook on long term rating has been retained as Stable.
The rating upgradation factors:
Considerable improvement in the operating performance on the back of
• Improvement in sales hygiene
• Cost rationalisation measures adopted over FY2020 and H1 FY2021.
A robust capital structure and strong coverage indicators based on
• Decline in the company’s debt levels
• Healthy cash flows
• No major debt-funded capital expenditure (capex)
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Domestic Formulations (DF)
• Operating in Mass/Mass-specialty and Specialty segments
• Presence in both Acute & Chronic therapy areas
• Leading Text Book Brands – Azoran, Aldactone, Lomotil, Naprosyn, Serenace, Norpace
• Leader in Immunosuppressant category
• Good Customer Coverage - Cardiologists, Diabetologists, Urologists, Nephrologists, Rheumatologists, Oncologists
• New Product Launches in New Category – Biosimilars
Business Strategy
5 Pillars of Profitable Domestic Business Growth
1 2 3 4 5
Product Portfolio Strategic Brand Assets Customer coverage Sales force Profitability
Rejuvenation by building through Life deepening in targeted effectiveness improvement by Opex
building Chronic & Cycle Management by therapies by expanding augmentation by control, efficient
Specialty Portfolio with introducing Line field force and deploying competencies building manufacturing
New Launches Extensions digital and productivity operations and sales
enhancement initiatives hygiene
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International Formulations (IF)
• Strong presence in immunosuppressant segment (Azathioprine)
• Footprints across Regulated and Emerging Markets - Canada, UK, Germany, France, Australia, South East Asia, Africa
• Long lasting, impeccable supply track record and business relationship with some of the leading generic players of the
world
• High Quality and Process orientation making us a preferred partner
Business Strategy
3 Pillars of Step-wise Global Business build up
1 2 3
Build Focus on products with specific/ Expand footprints in
Immunosuppressant competitive advantage e.g. Nicorandil Emerging Markets like
Portfolio (Special manufacturing conditions like Myanmar, Vietnam,
low RH), Sodium Valproate PR Philippines, Sri Lanka,
(Complex Generic product) Egypt, Sudan
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APIs
• High Value, Low Volume Niche APIs
• Mature Stable Molecules
• Provides backward integration to International Formulations business
• Footprints across geographies - LATAM, Iran, Germany, China, South Korea, Bangladesh, Egypt, India, etc
• Strong customer focus - Long lasting relationship with Big Pharma and Leading Generic Firms.
Business Strategy
Business Continuity
1 2 3
Efficiency enhancement Niche Product Focus - Mature Stable Molecules
Quinfamide – Market/Customer
Expansion
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Manufacturing Facilities
Formulations Unit 1, Ankleshwar
• F1 unit caters to the Domestic and Emerging Markets
• Multipurpose plant with dedicated product lines for Oral Dosage forms including Tablets,
Liquids and Powder
• WHO, Kenya, Nigeria approved
Formulations Unit 2, Ankleshwar
• F2 unit caters to the Regulated Markets
• Dedicated product lines for Oral Dosage (Capsules & Tablets)
• Equipped to handle low RH and low temperature conditions products
• WHO, EUGMP (from Hamburg Health authority), Canada, Ethiopia, Kenya, Sudan,
Nigeria approved
API Unit, Navi Mumbai
• MF1: Multipurpose unit catering to emerging markets including India
• MF2: Dedicated Immunosuppressant facility catering to Regulated and Emerging markets
including India
• MF3: Multipurpose unit catering to Regulated and Emerging markets including India
• WHO, TGA Australia approved & Written Confirmation (WC) received from CDSCO
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Strong Backend Capabilities
Quality Regulatory
• All Critical SOPs harmonized through CQA • Well established & evolved Regulatory function catering
• Quarterly Internal audit of all plants by CQA to Canada, UK, EU, Australia and Emerging markets
• All critical deviations, change controls and market • Expertise of eCTD submissions
complaints investigation approved by CQA • Integrated Project Management activities
Formulations R&D Digitization Focus Areas
• In addition to Formulations Development of IR, have • Quality Management systems : e-QMS, e-DMS, e-LMS.
capabilities to develop Modified Release & Complex • Access to critical manufacturing equipment through IRIS
Generics scanner
• Dossiers Gap Analysis and fulfilment • All QC instruments attached with dedicated software
• Tech Transfer/Site transfer activities and server
• GLP compliant Analytical Lab for Development and • All stability chambers with software control
Validation of Analytical Methods • Secondary packing Complies with EUFMD requirement
for Track and Trace.
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RPG Life Sciences response to COVID-19
A passionate call to the entire organization to go all out to ensure continuous availability of our life saving, critical medicines to our patients.
Our Plants did not stop even for a single day.
Every patient, who asked for our critical medicines, serviced by door delivery.
100% Employees are vaccinated with Dose 1 and 99% stand fully Vaccinated
Key Priorities
Employees Care Business Continuity Community Service
• Strict protective measures across all Conserve Cash
• “SafeSeniors” tool development for
locations • Sustained OPEX control measures
early detection of risk in vulnerable
- Detailed SOP • Company became debt-free
Senior citizen segment
- Immunity boosting measures
- Special Care for co-morbidities Supply Continuity
• Community Servicing through RPG
- Enhanced medical Insurance • RM/PM availability through proactive planning
Foundation - sanitizers, masks, gloves,
- Advisories/Sessions and relationship management with key vendors
PPE Kits; meals, etc.
- PPE kits, Masks and Sanitizers
Customer Outreach through Digital
• Continuous Digital Connect/Engagement • Deployment of Digital initiatives like e-CMEs,
with employees and their families teleconsultation facilitation service, webinars,
etc.
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New Digitalization Initiatives to Transform Business
Game Changer Customer Connect Initiative Employee Connect Initiatives
Digital Platform for comprehensive
Salesforce Operations tracking:
#Customer visits, customer engagement
activities, sales performance analytics etc
Anytime, Anywhere
Doctor Support HR Chatbot for quick resolution of queries
Initiative related to HR process and company policies
A digital platform for Salesforce Grievance
Industry First
Initiative Redressal
Initiatives in Plant Operations
e-QMS: Digital Platform to track all 6 Quality parameters
Range of Services
e-DMS: Digital Platform to manage all manufacturing/quality
documents
>29000 Key Opinion
Leaders e-LMS: Digital Platform to Track Training Sessions on CGMP
e- Access: Retina Scanning for machine access
All above represent Illustrative list of the initiatives
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People Initiatives to build Performance Culture with focus on Happiness
I Love My Work
I Feel Valued
I am Growing
RPGLS Heroes
Outperformance We Skill. You Grow.
Recognition
You Excel. We Applaud. Competency Building
Motivation Continuum Continuum
Akanksha
Career Development
High
Happiness
I Live a Purposeful &
Quotient
I cherish our Culture
Balanced Life
RPGLS Parivar
RPGLS Values I Feel Connected Tyohar-Utsav
Champions Shrankhla
Living Organizational Digital RPGLS Family
RPGLS Happiness
Values Get Together
Forums
Leadership Connect –
Month & Quarter
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FY22 Priorities
Ensure 100% double dose vaccination of employees
Maintain growth momentum in top-line and bottom-line across the business segments
Continue to grow our presence in chronic and specialty therapies in DF through new product launches and new customer segments
Continue to build iconic/legacy brands into strategic assets
Continue to enhance salesforce productivity through targeted measures
New customer acquisitions in IF and APIs businesses
Accelerate digital transformation initiatives across frontend and backend to transform business
Building a Happy and Performance Driven Culture
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RPG Life Sciences Bagged Top Awards from IDMA
Prestigious Awards from IDMA - Indian Drug Manufacturer’s Association in January 2020
(consists of 1000+ pharma companies)
IDMA Quality Excellence
IDMA Corporate Citizen Award 2019
Award 2019 (GOLD AWARD)
IDMA Margi Patel Choksi Memorial
Best Patent Award 2019
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RPG Life Sciences is one of the India’s Best Workplace in 2020 – Amongst Top 100
• Ranked 85 amongst India's 100 Best Companies to Work For 2020
• One of India's Best Workplaces in Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals by Great Place to Work® Institute
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Media Recognition
• Not a single day Plant stoppage
• Home Delivery of critical life saving medicines to all the patients
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