CS on Torrent Pharma
Outperform, Target Price Rs 1750
Acquired 100% stake in Curatio for Rs20bn
It is a dermatology portfolio, with focus on paediatrics (60% of total sales)
Acquisition provides scale in fast-growing dermatology segment
Cost of acquisition high at 23x FY23E EV/EBITDA
CITI on Torrent Pharma
Neutral, Target Price Rs 1700
Curatio: Strategic Fit but Expensive & Earnings Dilutive
Acquisition appear expensive at c7x/21-23x of FY23E Rev/EBITDA
Acquisition can turn out to be c9%/5% EPS dilutive in FY23/24E EPS & neutral on cash earnings in FY24E
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