Form 6-K
 
 
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 6-K
Report of Foreign Private Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the Month of April 2010
Commission File Number — 1-15182
DR. REDDY’S LABORATORIES LIMITED
(Name of Registrant)
7-1-27, Ameerpet
Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh 500 016, India
+91-40-23731946
 
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
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Table of Contents
(1)  
Press Release, “Dr. Reddy’s introduces ‘Dose Counter Inhalers’ for the first time in India”, April 15, 2010.
 
(2)  
Press Release, “Dr. Reddy’s announces the Launch of Amlodipine Benazepril in US market”, April 26, 2010.
 
(3)  
Press Release, “Dr. Reddy’s FY10 Financial Results”, May 6, 2010.

 

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Press Release
  (DR. REDDY’S LOGO)
 
   
 
  Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd.
 
  7-1-27 Ameerpet
 
  Hyderabad 500 016 India
 
   
 
  Tel: 91 40 373 1946
 
  Fax: 91 40 373 1955
 
   
 
  www.drreddys.com
Dr. Reddy’s introduces ‘Dose Counter Inhalers’ for the first time in India
April15, 2010, Hyderabad — Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd. (NYSE: RDY) has introduced an innovation in the Metered Dose Inhaler space with launch of ‘Dose Counter Inhalers’ (DCI) for the first time in India. This is the first Metered Dose Inhaler in India that gives patients an advance indication of when the Inhaler is going to be empty. The device also includes a retractable mouth piece and a child lock facility and comes with a “Universal Adapter” that can be fitted with available spacers.
Dose Counter Inhalers is a new drug delivery device with a single device having 120 metered doses.
Notes to the editor:
   
Inhaler market is currently valued at Rs 629 crore growing at a CAGR of over 18% (Source: ORG IMS)
 
   
Dr. Reddy’s had entered the respiratory inhaler segment in India with the launch of ‘CombihaleTM’ - a combination of a steroid and a long acting bronchodilator in September 2008. It is used in the treatment of asthma and is available in three combinations, CombihaleTM FF (Formoterol + Fluticasone), CombihaleTM FB (Formoterol + Budesonide) and CombihaleTM FT (Formoterol + Tiotropium)
Dose Counter Inhalers Feature:
There is a window in the inhaler that changes colour from Green to Red. Green indicates the inhaler is full. Red Indicates the Inhaler is empty. Half Green and Half Red in the window indicate it’s time to change the inhaler.
Disclaimer
This press release includes forward-looking statements, as defined in the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. We have based these forward-looking statements on our current expectations and projections about future events. Such statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results to differ materially. Such factors include, but are not limited to, changes in local and global economic conditions, our ability to successfully implement our strategy, the market acceptance of and demand for our products, our growth and expansion, technological change and our exposure to market risks. By their nature, these expectations and projections are only estimates and could be materially different from actual results in the future.
About Dr. Reddy’s
Established in 1984, Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories (NYSE: RDY) is an emerging global pharmaceutical company. We fulfill our purpose of providing affordable and innovative medicines through three core businesses: Pharmaceutical Services and Active Ingredients, Global Generics and Proprietary Products. Our products are marketed globally, with a focus on India, US, UK, Germany and Russia. www.drreddys.com

 

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For more information please contact:
Investors and Financial Analysts:
Kedar Upadhye at kedaru@drreddys.com /+91-40-66834297
Raghavender R at raghavenderr@drreddys.com /+91-40-66511529
Milan Kalawadia (USA) at mkalawadia@drreddys.com/ +1 908-203-4931
Media:
S Rajan at rajans@drreddys.com/ +91-40- 66511725

 

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Press Release
  (DR. REDDY’S LOGO)
 
   
 
  Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd.
 
  7-1-27 Ameerpet
 
  Hyderabad 500 016 India
 
   
 
  Tel: 91 40 373 1946
 
  Fax: 91 40 373 1955
 
   
 
  www.drreddys.com
Dr. Reddy’s announces the Launch of Amlodipine Benazepril in US market
April 26, 2010, Hyderabad, India: Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories (NYSE: RDY) announced today that it launched amlodipine benazepril capsules (2.5mg/10mg, 5mg/10mg, 5mg/20mg, 10mg/20mg), a bioequivalent generic version of Lotrel® Capsules*, in the US market on April 23, 2010. In September 2009, Dr. Reddy’s had entered into a patent settlement with Novartis on amlodipine benazepril stipulating the dismissal of the lawsuits in the United States. The United States Food & Drug Administration (USFDA) granted an approval of Dr. Reddy’s ANDA for amlodipine benazepril on April 15, 2010.
Amlodipine benazepril is indicated for the treatment of hypertension in patients not adequately controlled with either agent and is taken once daily. Dr. Reddy’s product is available in bottles of 100 count capsules.
*Lotrel® is a registered trademark of Novartis Pharma, US
Disclaimer
This press release includes forward-looking statements, as defined in the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. We have based these forward-looking statements on our current expectations and projections about future events. Such statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results to differ materially. Such factors include, but are not limited to, changes in local and global economic conditions, our ability to successfully implement our strategy, the market acceptance of and demand for our products, our growth and expansion, technological change and our exposure to market risks. By their nature, these expectations and projections are only estimates and could be materially different from actual results in the future.
About Dr. Reddy’s
Established in 1984, Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories (NYSE: RDY) is an emerging global pharmaceutical company. We fulfill our purpose of providing affordable and innovative medicines through three core businesses: Pharmaceutical Services and Active Ingredients, Global Generics and Proprietary Products. Our products are marketed globally, with a focus on India, US, UK, Germany and Russia. www.drreddys.com
For more information please contact:
Investors and Financial Analysts:
Kedar Upadhye at kedaru@drreddys.com /+91-40-66834297
Raghavender R at raghavenderr@drreddys.com /+91-40-66511529
Milan Kalawadia (USA) at mkalawadia@drreddys.com/ +1 908-203-4931
Media:
S Rajan at rajans@drreddys.com/ +91-40- 66511725

 

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Press Release
  (DR. REDDY’S LOGO)
 
   
 
  Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd.
 
  7-1-27 Ameerpet
 
  Hyderabad 500 016 India
 
   
 
  Tel: 91 40 373 1946
 
  Fax: 91 40 373 1955
 
   
 
  www.drreddys.com
Dr. Reddy’s FY10 Financial Results
Revenues at Rs. 70.3 billion ($1.56 billion)
EBITDA Adjusted* at Rs. 15.8 billion ($352 million)
Profits after Tax Adjusted* at Rs. 9.2 billion ($205 million)
Hyderabad, India, May 6, 2010: Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd. (NYSE: RDY) today announced its unaudited financial results for the full year ended March 31, 2010 under International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
Key Highlights
   
Consolidated revenues are at Rs. 70.3 billion ($1.6 billion) in FY10 versus Rs. 69.4 billion ($1.5 billion) in FY09 or a year-on-year growth of 1%. Excluding the revenues from authorized generic sales of sumatriptan, the revenue growth is 9%. This is largely driven by the Branded Generics segment of Global Generics. Revenues for Q4 FY10 are at Rs. 16.4 billion ($365 million).
   
Revenues from Global Generics for FY10 are at Rs. 48.6 billion ($1.1 billion) representing a marginal decline of 2% over previous year. Excluding the revenues from authorized generic sales of sumatriptan, the growth is 8%. Revenues for Q4 FY10 are at Rs. 11.2 billion ($109 million).
 
   
Revenues from PSAI are at Rs. 20.4 billion ($454 million) in FY10 or a growth of 9%. Revenues for Q4 FY10 are at Rs. 4.9 billion ($109 million).
   
There was an impairment charge in FY10 amounting to Rs. 8.6 billion ($191 million) recorded in Q3 FY10, significantly on account of a non-cash write-down of intangible assets, ‘beta’ brand and goodwill of betapharm.
 
   
Adjusted EBITDA at Rs. 15.8 billion ($352 million) in FY10 or a year-on-year growth of 4%. Adjusted EBITDA for Q4 FY10 is at Rs. 3.5 billion ($78 million).
 
   
Adjusted Net Profit after Tax for FY10 is at Rs. 9.2 billion ($205 million) or a year-on-year growth of 10%. Adjusted Net Profit after Tax for Q4 FY10 is at Rs. 1.9 billion ($43 million).
 
   
The company met its guidance on RoCE with an Adjusted RoCE at 17% for FY10.
 
   
During the year, the company launched 103 new generic products, filed 121 new product registrations and filed 36 DMFs globally.
*Note: Adjusted PAT represents PAT adjusted for impact of one-time charges for non-cash impairment charge of Rs. 8.6 billion ($191 million) recorded in Q3 FY10 and betapharm workforce restructure costs of Rs. 496 million ($11 million) recorded in Q1 FY10 & Rs. 409 million ($9 million) recorded in Q4 FY10 and the tax impact of the above. Similarly, adjusted EBITDA represents EBITDA adjusted for the above-mentioned betapharm workforce restructure costs.

 

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All figures in millions, except EPS   All dollar figures based on convenience translation rate of 1USD = Rs 44.95
Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Limited and Subsidiaries
Unaudited Consolidated Income Statement
                                                         
    FY10     FY09        
Particulars   ($)     (Rs.)     %     ($)     (Rs.)     %     Growth %  
Revenue
    1,563       70,277       100       1,545       69,441       100       1  
Cost of revenues
    755       33,937       48       733       32,941       47       3  
Gross profit
    808       36,340       52       812       36,500       53       (0 )
Operating Expenses
                                                       
Selling, general & administrative expenses(a)
    501       22,505       32       468       21,020       30       7  
Research and development expenses, net
    84       3,793       5       90       4,037       6       (6 )
Write down of intangible assets
    77       3,456       5       70       3,167       5       9  
Write down of goodwill
    115       5,147       7       242       10,856       16       (53 )
Other (income)/expenses, net
    (13 )     (569 )     (1 )     6       252       0          
Total Operating Expenses
    764       34,332       49       875       39,332       57       (13 )
Results from operating activities
    45       2,008       3       (63 )     (2,832 )     (4 )        
Finance income (b)
    (8 )     (369 )     (1 )     (11 )     (485 )     (1 )     (24 )
Finance expenses (c)
    8       372       1       37       1,672       2       (78 )
Finance expenses, net
    0       3       0       26       1,187       2       (100 )
Share of profit/(loss) of equity accounted investees
    1       48       0       1       24       0       100  
Profit before income tax
    46       2,053       3       (89 )     (3,995 )     (6 )        
Income tax expense
    (22 )     (985 )     (1 )     (26 )     (1,173 )     (2 )     (16 )
Profit for the period
    24       1,068       2       (115 )     (5,168 )     (7 )        
Attributable to :
                                                       
Equity holders of the company
    24       1,068       2       (115 )     (5,168 )     (7 )        
Minority interest
    0       0       0       0       0       0          
Profit for the period
    24       1,068       2       (115 )     (5,168 )     (7 )        
 
                                                       
Diluted EPS
    0.1       6.3               (0.7 )     (30.7 )                
Notes:
(a)  
Includes amortization charges of Rs. 1,479 million ($33 million) in FY10 and Rs. 1,503 million ($33 million) in FY09.
 
(b)  
Includes forex gain of Rs. 72 million ($2 million) in FY10.
 
(c)  
Includes forex loss of Rs. 634 million ($14 million) in FY09.

 

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Segmental Analysis
Global Generics
Revenues from Global Generics segment are at Rs. 48.6 billion ($1.1 billion) in FY10 representing a marginal decline of 2% over previous year. Excluding the revenues from authorized generic sales of sumatriptan, the growth is at 8%, which is driven largely by the Branded Generics markets. Revenues for Q4 FY10 are at Rs. 11.2 billion ($248 million).
   
Revenues from North America at Rs. 16.8 billion ($374 million) in FY10 versus Rs. 19.8 billion ($441 million) in FY09. Excluding the revenues from authorized generic sales of sumatriptan the growth is at 13%. Revenues for Q4 FY10 at Rs. 3.5 billion ($79 million).
   
The total cumulative ANDA filings are 158. 73 ANDAs are pending approval at the USFDA of which 38 are Para IVs and 12 are FTFs.
   
Revenues from Europe at Rs. 9.6 billion ($215 million) in FY10 versus Rs. 11.9 billion ($264 million) in FY09, or a decline of 19%. Revenues for Q4 FY10 at Rs. 2.1 billion ($47 million).
   
Revenues from Germany decrease by 26% to Rs. 7.3 billion ($162 million) in FY10.
 
   
Revenues from Rest of Europe grew by 17% to Rs. 2.3 billion ($52 million) in FY10 largely led by the 14% growth in UK.
   
Revenues from Russia & Other CIS markets at Rs. 9.1 billion ($203 million) in FY10 versus Rs. 7.6 billion ($170 million) in FY09, representing a growth of 20%. Revenues for Q4 FY10 at Rs. 2.1 billion ($47 million).
   
Revenues in Russia at Rs. 7.2 billion ($161 million) in FY10 versus Rs. 5.8 billion ($129 million) in FY09 or a year-on-year growth of 25%.
   
Dr. Reddy’s year-on-year secondary prescription sales growth stands at 21% versus industry’s growth of 8%. (Source: Pharmexpert MAT March 2010)
   
Revenues in Other CIS markets increase by 4% to Rs. 1.9 billion ($42 million) in FY10 versus Rs. 1.8 billion ($41 million) in FY09.
   
Revenues in India at Rs. 10.2 billion ($226 million) in FY10 from Rs. 8.5 billion ($189 million), or a growth of 20% led by volume growth across products and new product launches. Revenues for Q4 FY10 at Rs. 2.6 billion ($58 million).
   
Dr. Reddy’s year-on-year secondary prescription sales growth of 23% versus industry’s growth of 18%. (Source: ORG IMS MAT March 2010)
 
   
62 new products launched during the year contributing to 5% of sales.
Pharmaceutical Services and Active Ingredients (PSAI)
Revenues from PSAI are at Rs. 20.4 billion ($454 million) in FY10 represent a growth of 9%. Revenues for Q4 FY10 are at Rs. 4.9 billion ($110 million).
   
During the year, 36 DMFs were filed globally, with 19 in US, 5 in Canada, 8 in Europe and 4 in RoW. The cumulative DMF filings as of Mar 10 are 375.

 

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Income Statement Highlights:
   
Gross profit at Rs. 36.3 billion ($808 million) in FY10 or a margin of 52% to revenues versus 53% in FY09. This change in gross margins is largely on account of a favorable mix of high margin revenues from sumatriptan in the previous year.
   
Selling, General & Administration (SG&A) expenses excluding amortization for the year at Rs. 21.0 billion ($468 million) grew by 8% over the previous year. Excluding the one-time charges recorded on account of betapharm workforce restructure costs of Rs. 905 million ($20 million), closure of Charlotte & Atlanta facility of Rs. 160 million ($4 million), the SG&A marginally grew by 2%.
   
Amortization expenses for the year at Rs. 1,479 million ($33 million) remain flat as compared to the previous year.
   
Other Operating Income of Rs. 569 million ($13 million) in FY10 versus Other Operating Expenses of Rs. 252 million in FY09. The movement is largely on account of Rs. 916 million of damages recorded in the FY09 on account of the German court upholding the validity of the olanzapine patent of the innovator in Germany.
   
R&D expenses at Rs. 3.8 billion ($84 million) in FY10 or a 6% reduction as compared to the previous year.
   
Finance costs (net) are at Rs. 3 million in FY10 versus Rs. 1.2 billion ($26 million) in FY09. The change is mainly on account of :
   
Net forex gain of Rs. 72 million ($2 million) in FY10 versus net forex loss of Rs. 634 million ($14 million) in FY09.
 
   
Net interest expense of Rs. 123 million ($3 million) in FY10 versus Rs. 689 million ($15 million) in FY09.
   
Adjusted EBITDA at Rs. 15.8 billion ($352 million) in FY10 or a year-on-year growth of 4%. Adjusted EBITDA for Q4 FY10 is at Rs. 3.5 billion ($78 million).
   
Adjusted Net Profit after Tax for FY10 is at Rs. 9.2 billion ($205 million) or a year-on-year growth of 10%. Adjusted Net Profit after Tax for Q4 FY10 is at Rs. 1.9 billion ($43 million).
   
The effective tax rate for the year is at 20%.
 
   
Adjusted diluted EPS is at Rs. 54.3 ($1.2) for the year.
 
   
Capital expenditure for FY10 is at Rs. 4.2 billion ($93 million).

 

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Appendix 1: FY10 Key Balance Sheet Items   (in millions)
                                 
    As on 31st Mar 10     As on 31st Mar 09  
Particulars   ($)     (Rs.)     ($)     (Rs.)  
Cash and cash equivalents
    146       6,584       124       5,596  
Trade and other receivables
    266       11,960       325       14,592  
Inventories
    297       13,371       294       13,226  
Property, plant and equipment
    500       22,459       465       20,882  
Goodwill and Other Intangible assets
    311       13,973       493       22,179  
Loans and borrowings (current & non current)
    327       14,695       438       19,701  
Trade accounts payable
    148       6,642       133       5,987  
Equity
    955       42,915       935       42,045  
     
Appendix 2: FY10 Revenue Mix by Segment   (in millions)
                                                         
    FY10             FY09              
    $     INR     as a %     $     INR     as a %     Growth %  
Global Generics
    1,081       48,605       69       1,108       49,790       72       (2 )
North America
    374       16,817       35       441       19,843       40       (15 )
Europe
    215       9,643       20       264       11,886       24       (19 )
India
    226       10,158       21       189       8,478       17       20  
Russia & Other CIS
    203       9,119       19       170       7,623       15       20  
RoW
    64       2,868       6       44       1,959       4       46  
PSAI
    454       20,404       29       417       18,758       27       9  
North America
    82       3,672       18       86       3,875       21       (5 )
Europe
    148       6,653       33       137       6,160       33       8  
India
    59       2,646       13       53       2,383       13       11  
RoW
    165       7,433       36       141       6,340       34       17  
Others
    28       1,267       2       20       893       1       42  
 
                                         
Total
    1,563       70,276       100       1,545       69,441       100       1  
 
                                         
     
Appendix 3: FY10 Revenue Mix by Geography   (in millions)
                                                         
    FY10             FY09              
    $     INR     as a %     $     INR     as a %     Growth %  
North America
    473       21,268       30       537       24,140       35       (12 )
Europe
    373       16,779       24       412       18,518       27       (9 )
India
    285       12,808       18       242       10,861       16       18  
Russia & Other CIS
    203       9,119       13       170       7,623       11       20  
Others
    229       10,302       15       185       8,299       12       24  
 
                                         
Total
    1,563       70,276       100       1,545       69,441       100       1  
 
                                         

 

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All figures in millions, except EPS   All dollar figures based on convenience translation rate of 1USD = Rs 44.95
Appendix 4: Q4 FY10 Consolidated Income Statement
                                                         
    Q4 FY10     Q4 FY09        
Particulars   ($)     (Rs.)     %     ($)     (Rs.)     %     Growth %  
Revenue
    365       16,424       100       442       19,851       100       (17 )
Cost of revenues
    173       7,784       47       202       9,081       46       (14 )
Gross profit
    192       8,640       53       240       10,770       54       (20 )
Operating Expenses
                                                       
Selling, general & administrative expenses
    129       5,811       35       117       5,267       27       10  
Research and development expenses, net
    21       953       6       25       1,135       6       (16 )
Write down of intangible assets
    0       0       0       70       3,167       16          
Write down of goodwill
    0       0       0       242       10,856       55          
Other (income)/expenses, net
    (5 )     (238 )     (1 )     (4 )     (187 )     (1 )     27  
Total Operating Expenses
    145       6,526       40       450       20,239       102       (68 )
Results from operating activities
    47       2,114       13       (211 )     (9,468 )     (48 )        
Finance income
    1       59       0       0       17       0       254  
Finance expenses
    (1 )     (33 )     (0 )     1       66       0          
Finance expenses, net
    1       26       0       2       83       0       (69 )
Share of profit/(loss) of equity accounted investees
    0       20       0       0       14       0       43  
Profit before income tax
    47       2,108       13       (212 )     (9,537 )     (48 )        
Income tax expense
    (10 )     (441 )     (3 )     (5 )     (240 )     (1 )     84  
Profit for the period
    37       1,667       10       (218 )     (9,777 )     (49 )        
Attributable to :
                                                       
Equity holders of the company
    37       1,667       10       (218 )     (9,777 )     (49 )        
Minority interest
    0       0       0       0       0       0          
Profit for the period
    37       1,667       10       (218 )     (9,777 )     (49 )        
 
                                                       
Diluted EPS
    0.2       9.8               (1.3 )     (58.1 )                
About Dr. Reddy’s
Established in 1984, Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories (NYSE: RDY) is an emerging global pharmaceutical company. We fulfill our purpose of providing affordable and innovative medicines through three core businesses: Pharmaceutical Services and Active Ingredients, Global Generics and Proprietary Products. Our products are marketed globally, with a focus on India, US, UK, Germany and Russia.
Disclaimer
This press release includes forward-looking statements, as defined in the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. We have based these forward-looking statements on our current expectations and projections about future events. Such statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results to differ materially. Such factors include, but are not limited to, changes in local and global economic conditions, our ability to successfully implement our strategy, the market acceptance of and demand for our products, our growth and expansion, technological change and our exposure to market risks. By their nature, these expectations and projections are only estimates and could be materially different from actual results in the future.

 

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CONTACT INFORMATION
Investors and Financial Analysts:
Kedar Upadhye at kedaru@drreddys.com or on +91-40-66834297
Raghavender R at raghavenderr@drreddys.com or on +91-40-66511529
Milan Kalawadia (North America) at mkalawadia@drreddys.com or on +1-9082034931
Media:
Rajan S at rajans@drreddys.com or on +91-40- 66511725
Notes
1.  
All the above analyses are based on consolidated IFRS financials.
 
2.  
Detailed analysis of the financials is available on the Company’s website at www.drreddys.com.

 

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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
         
  DR. REDDY’S LABORATORIES LIMITED
(Registrant)
 
 
  By:   /s/ V.S. Suresh    
Date: May 7, 2010    Name:   V.S. Suresh   
    Title:   Company Secretary   
 

 

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