Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw
Executive Chairperson
Dear Shareholders,
FY25 marked a pivotal year for the Biocon Group as we sharpened our
focus on Accelerating Reach, a mission driven by the urgent need to address widening
global healthcare gaps.
Rising healthcare costs, aging populations, and the increasing burden
of chronic diseases continue to challenge access worldwide. In this environment,
Biocon's commitment to affordable innovation is more critical than ever. We are
dismantling barriers by delivering high-quality, affordable medicines swiftly and at scale
to those who need them most.
Accelerating Reach
As a diversified global biopharmaceutical company, we are expanding our
footprint through speed, scale, and strategic focus. In FY25, we reached over 21 million
patients across 120+ countries, with 78 launches from our commercial portfolio of
biosimilars and generics.
We made 260+ regulatory filings and received 130+ approvals, deepening
our global presence across multiple markets and therapeutic areas.
Expanding Access
FY25 was a year of significant progress in widening access to essential
therapies through innovation, infrastructure, and partnerships.
Biocon entered the high-impact therapeutic area of
diabesity' with the launch of generic Liraglutide in the UK, marking the start
of our GLP-1 journey. We have built a strong portfolio of GLP-1 peptides and have
strategically invested in global-scale, end-to-end manufacturing infrastructure, including
proprietary delivery devices, which give us a clear competitive advantage.
Following the UK launch of Liraglutide, approvals in EU and U.S.
filings underway, we are actively advancing our GLP-1 pipeline, including Semaglutide and
Tirzepatide, to capitalize on an opportunity projected to reach ~USD 144 billion by 2029,
according to the latest projections by Frost & Sullivan. In Biosimilars, we launched
our fifth product Yesintek (bUstekinumab), for inflammatory diseases, in the U.S.,
our largest market. Yesintek is witnessing strong physician adoption and broad
formulary coverage with a potential to benefit 100 million lives.
We also expanded patient access to our Oncology portfolio, Fulphila?
(bPegfilgrastim) and Ogivri? (bTratuzumab), which is reflected in the doubling of market
shares for these two products in the U.S. Four of our biosimilars have recorded global
revenues averaging over USD 200 million in FY25.
Our insulins collaboration with Civica Inc. in the U.S. aims to tackle
affordability and supply challenges. We made significant progress on the expansion of the
Malaysia facility, which will double our capacity for both Drug Substance and Drug
Product. We are now the third-largest global player for rh-Insulin and Insulin Glargine,
with complementary strengths in GLP-1 therapies - positioning us uniquely to serve
diabetic populations worldwide. Through Syngene, our Research and Manufacturing Services
business, we strengthened our biologics value chain by acquiring a U.S. facility and
launching a next-gen protein production platform - helping accelerate clients' path
from lab to clinic.
Operational Excellence
We embedded the John Shaw Excellence Model (JSEM) across our
businesses, launched the John Shaw Excellence Awards (JSEA), and enhanced quality and
delivery standards through our Group Center of Excellence. These efforts were recognized
with ~60 external awards in FY25.
Propelling Growth
FY25 was a year of financial resilience and recovery. We reported
consolidated revenue of H164,699 million (USD 1.95 billion) in FY25, with EBITDA of
H43,745 million (USD 518 million) and Net Profit of H10,133 million (USD 116 million).
Biosimilars contributed the largest share of revenue at 58%, followed
by Research Services at 23% and Generics at 19%. We announced a final dividend of H0.50/
share, reflecting our ongoing commitment to shareholders.
To support strategic goals, Biocon Limited raised H45 billion through a
Qualified Institutions Placement (QIP) in June 2025, strengthening our balance sheet.
Leadership Transitions
Peter Bains rejoined Syngene as CEO and Managing Director in February
2025, bringing continuity and renewed momentum. He had previously led the Company through
its IPO in 2015. Following this, Peter stepped down as Group CEO of Biocon in April 2025.
Looking Ahead
FY25 was a year of consolidation and transition. With globally scaled,
integrated business models and robust sectoral growth drivers, we are well-positioned for
sustained, synergistic growth.
I sincerely thank our employees, partners, and shareholders for their
trust and continued support. Together, we will continue to accelerate reach, expand
access, and propel growth for a healthier world.
Sincerely,
Sd/- |
Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw |
Executive Chairperson |
Biocon Limited & Biocon Biologics Limited |
June 12, 2025 |