Global Research

7 October 2015

 

Lupin Limited

See earnings doubling in three years

Gavis approvals and Lupin's own launches to drive consensus upgrades

We see a strong pick-up in Lupin's US business led by a slew of new launches, addition of Gavis and a low base. This should drive Lupin’s US business from 45% of total revenues to 50% by FY17E. Gavis has already received 8 product approvals from the US FDA since Lupin announced acquisition in July 2015. Lupin's ANDA pipeline has substantially expanded after acquiring Gavis and we expect 25+ approvals each year for the combined entity. Further, Lupin has potential to brand more products in Gavis portfolio thereby enhancing durability of the products. We see 25%+ cagr in Lupin's US business over FY15-18. While Gavis's Ebitda margins are likely to expand considering such an extensive launch calendar, Lupin has been conservative in guiding flat margins.

Revise our EPS estimates by 2/13% in FY16E/17E

We are positive on Lupin's increased scale and complexity of portfolio in the US post Gavis deal. Further, as highlighted in our note, Lupin benefits from Glumetza price hike and more recently hike in its generic Fortamet. We revise our FY16E/17E estimates by 2/13% on account of the above factors. The management expects launches like Azithromycin, Glumetza, Nexium, Renvela, Welchol to come through over the coming six months.

EM business to show growth on back of acquisitions though currencies hurting

Emerging markets (excluding India) comprise a small proportion of Lupin's revenue. As a result the company is unlikely to see much impact from weakening EM currencies. Further, EM business should show growth due to recent acquisitions in Brazil and Russia. Lupin's has adopted a relatively safe strategy of acquiring small front ends to better understand these markets before chalking out further expansion.

Valuation: We expect earnings to double in three years, remains our top pick

Lupin continues to be our top pick as we believe valuations are sustainable considering high return ratios. We maintain Buy with a revised PT of Rs2,510 based on 27x 1-yr forward P/E. We see potential for significant stock appreciation in the coming three years led by forecast for earnings doubling over that timeframe. Lupin is least impacted by the declining EM currencies and there is little FDA risk considering most plants have been inspected with few observations and Lupin having received approvals thereafter.

Equities

India

Pharmaceuticals

12-month ratingBuy

12m price targetRs2,510.00

Prior: Rs2,110.00

PriceRs2,066.70

RIC:  LUPN.BO BBG:  LPC IB

Trading data and key metrics

52-wk rangeRs2,107.05-1,318.90

Market cap.Rs921bn/US$14.1bn

Shares o/s446m (ORD)

Free float52%

Avg. daily volume ('000)1,415

Avg. daily value (m)Rs2,587.0

Common s/h equity (03/16E)Rs110bn

P/BV (03/16E)8.5x

Net debt / EBITDA (03/16E)1.1x

EPS (UBS, diluted) (Rs)

From

To

% ch

Cons.

03/16E

59.73

60.81

2

56.77

03/17E

74.93

84.83

13

75.31

03/18E

91.96

99.94

9

94.23

Hemant Bakhru

Analyst

hemant.bakhru@ubs.com

+91-22-61556 057

Highlights (Rsm)

03/13

03/14

03/15

03/16E

03/17E

03/18E

03/19E

03/20E

Revenues

93,694

110,866

125,997

150,215

189,669

215,095

246,224

311,264

EBIT (UBS)

19,399

27,529

32,674

40,716

57,146

66,008

77,532

106,128

Net earnings (UBS)

13,142

18,364

24,032

27,331

38,129

44,924

53,652

75,601

EPS (UBS, diluted) (Rs)

29.39

40.99

53.60

60.81

84.83

99.94

119.36

168.19

DPS (Rs)

4.00

6.00

7.50

9.00

11.00

13.00

15.00

15.00

Net (debt) / cash

(7,296)

1,438

(558)

(48,943)

(30,670)

(1,167)

33,868

136,137

Profitability/valuation

03/13

03/14

03/15

03/16E

03/17E

03/18E

03/19E

03/20E

EBIT margin %

20.7

24.8

25.9

27.1

30.1

30.7

31.5

34.1

ROIC (EBIT) %

35.0

44.8

47.9

38.0

38.2

41.0

45.3

56.3

EV/EBITDA (core) x

11.7

12.8

15.4

20.1

14.4

12.6

10.3

7.6

P/E (UBS, diluted) x

19.6

20.6

24.5

34.0

24.4

20.7

17.3

12.3

Equity FCF (UBS) yield %

3.2

3.5

5.0

(0.6)

2.6

4.0

4.7

7.1

Net dividend yield %

0.7

0.7

0.6

0.4

0.5

0.6

0.7

0.7

Source: Company accounts, Thomson Reuters, UBS estimates. Metrics marked as (UBS) have had analyst adjustments applied. Valuations: based on an average share price that year, (E): based on a share price of Rs2,066.70 on 07 Oct 2015 20:26 HKT

 

Investment Thesis

Lupin Limited

12-month rating

Buy

12m price target

Rs2,510.00

Investment case

Lupin’s solid execution in its key markets—India and the US—has driven strong revenue growth. The company’s US generics business has a strong ANDA (abbreviated new drug application) pipeline with a focus on oral contraceptives, ophthalmics, and potential first-to-file opportunities. The company continues to look for acquisition opportunities in the US branded space and in emerging markets. We estimate a 22% profit CAGR over FY15-17 and expect strong free cash flow.

Upside scenario

In our upside scenario, we factor in faster approvals in the US and do not assume an erosion in branded business, resulting in 30% YoY growth in sales for the US business in FY16-17 compared to our base case of 18% YoY growth. This suggests EPS of Rs96 for FY17E. We believe the stock could trade at 28x 1-year forward PE, implying an upside valuation of Rs2,950.

Downside scenario

In our downside scenario, we assume generic competition for Suprax and slower approvals in the US to result in 12% YoY growth in sales in the US business in FY16-17 compared to our base case of 18% YoY growth. This suggests an EPS of Rs73 for FY17E. We believe the stock could trade at 20x 1-year forward PE, implying a downside valuation of Rs1,600.

Upcoming catalysts

Launches of Nexium, Renvela and Welchol could be key catalysts.

Business description

Lupin is an India-based pharmaceutical company focused on the manufacture and global marketing of finished dosages and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). Lupin is one of the largest pharma companies in the domestic market as well as the US. The company is also increasing its presence in Japan and Europe. Recently, Lupin established two dedicated centers of excellence for research in inhalation and complex injectable.

Industry outlook

We are positive on Indian pharma companies based on strong growth in the US generic market. We expect market share gains in the US, as India firms launch more new products and technological capabilities improve with higher investment in R&D. We expect the Indian pharma market to grow at a 12% CAGR in sales over the next five years. We also expect Indian companies to increase their presence in emerging markets through a combination of organic and inorganic growth.

Revenues by region (FY15)

Chart 3

Source: Company data

EBIT by product segment

The company does not disclose segmental margins.

Lupin's organic growth has been in mid to high teens

Figure 1: Lupin revenue break-up and growth trend

(Rs m)

FY14

FY15

FY16E

FY17E

FY18E

API

11,140

11,941

12,538

13,165

13,823

India Formulations

25,141

30,295

35,142

41,468

48,103

Total US Sales

48,541

54,532

69,808

95,156

107,022

EU

2,934

3,279

3,677

4,413

5,295

Japan

12,955

13,239

14,818

16,892

19,257

Others

10,960

13,646

14,824

19,267

22,390

Total sales

111,671

126,932

150,808

190,360

215,889

Total sales growth

18%

14%

19%

26%

13%

 

 

 

 

 

 

Organic sales growth

 

 

15%

19%

13%

Source: Company data, UBS estimates

Reasonable scope for margin expansion in Gavis portfolio

Figure 2: Gavis financials

(US$ m)

CY15

CY16E

CY17E

Sales

96

137

180

Ebitda

35

55

72

Ebitda margin (%)

36%

40%

40%

Source: Company data, UBS estimates

Gavis acquisition

Run rate in sales expected to ramp up with recent approvals

Figure 3: Gavis revenue run rate

Chart 10

Source: IMS Health

Some areas of overalp will get re-aligned between the two teams (Lupin and Gavis)

Figure 4: R&D spending trend

Chart 8

Source: Company data

Figure 5: ANDA pipeline for Indian pharma companies

Chart 14

Source: Company data

Figure 6: Lupin's own ANDA filings

Chart 21

Source: Company filings

Figure 7: Lupin's India business - Therapy mix (FY15)

Chart 19

Source: Company data

Figure 8: Lupin's top 10 products in the US

Top 10 US brands

Sales ($ m)

% of US sales

Metformin ER (F)

214

11.8%

Fenofibrate

116

6.4%

Celecoxib

85

4.7%

Niacin ER

126

6.9%

Duloxetine HCL

114

6.3%

Suprax

142

7.9%

Lisinopril

59

3.2%

Cefuroxime Axetil

82

4.5%

Levonorges/Eth Est

50

2.7%

Abacav/Lamivu/Zidovu

44

2.4%

 

Source: IMS data

Figure 9: Lupin's top 10 brands in India

Product

Therapy

Sales (Rs m)

%age of India sales

Gluconorm

Anti-Diabetic

1070

4%

Tonact

Cardiovascular

750

2%

Budamate

Respiratory

593

2%

Ramistar

Cardiovascular

436

1%

R-Cinex

Anti-TB

406

1%

Rablet-D

Gastro-Intestinal

383

1%

Merotrol

Anti-Infective

356

1%

Telekast-L

Respiratory

346

1%

Esiflo

Respiratory

343

1%

Clopitab

Cardiovascular

308

1%

 

Source: IMS data

Figure 10: Cash flow profile (Rs m)

(Rs m)

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016E

2017E

EBIT

12,223

19,399

27,529

32,674

40,716

57,146

Depreciation

2,275

3,322

2,610

4,347

5,603

7,272

Change in working cap

(6,270)

(5,496)

(3,466)

7,269

(7,952)

(13,204)

Other operating

92

258

1,054

1,572

193

225

Operating cash flow

8,321

17,482

27,727

45,863

38,559

51,439

Interest

(355)

(410)

(267)

(98)

(1,199)

(2,150)

Taxes paid

(2,756)

(5,829)

(9,536)

(9,704)

(11,913)

(16,567)

Capex

(9,992)

(2,981)

(4,837)

(6,624)

(30,775)

(8,500)

Free cash flow

(4,782)

8,262

13,087

29,437

(5,327)

24,223

 

Source: Company data, UBS Estimates

Return ratios dipped because of Gavis acquisition though will rise as margins continue to expand

Figure 11: Lupin's return ratios

Chart 12

Source: Company filings, UBS estimates

Figure 12: Lupin’s PE and P/CF ratio (x)

Chart 9

Source: Reuters, UBS

Figure 13: EV/IC chart

Chart 15

Source:

Figure 14: Contingent liability analysis (Rs m)

 

FY09

FY10

FY11

FY12

FY13

FY14

FY15

Income tax

47

108

152

45

82

173

826

Excise/ sales tax

121

197

195

417

424

356

377

Octroi/ stamp duty

299

259

311

433

420

6,223

6,379

Contingent liabilities

467

564

659

894

927

6,752

7,582

%age of PBT

8%

7%

7%

7%

5%

24%

22%

 

Source: Company data

Figure 15: Board Remuneration

Chart 16

Source: Company data

We would like to thank Prince Poddar, an employee of Evalueserve, for his assistance in preparing this research report. Evalueserve staff provide research support services to UBS.

Lupin Limited (LUPN.BO)

Income statement (Rsm)

03/13

03/14

03/15

03/16E

% ch

03/17E

% ch

03/18E

03/19E

03/20E

Revenues

93,694

110,866

125,997

150,215

19.2

189,669

26.3

215,095

246,224

311,264

Gross profit

58,214

72,693

84,427

102,710

21.7

134,465

30.9

154,646

179,493

233,131

EBITDA (UBS)

22,720

30,138

37,021

46,319

25.1

64,418

39.1

74,024

86,355

116,652

Depreciation & amortisation

(3,322)

(2,610)

(4,347)

(5,603)

28.9

(7,272)

29.8

(8,016)

(8,823)

(10,523)

EBIT (UBS)

19,399

27,529

32,674

40,716

24.6

57,146

40.4

66,008

77,532

106,128

Associates & investment income

258

1,054

1,572

193

-87.8

225

16.9

412

792

3,592

Other non-operating income

0

0

0

0

-

0

-

0

0

0

Net interest

(410)

(266)

(98)

(1,199)

NM

(2,150)

-79.3

(1,394)

(719)

(494)

Exceptionals (incl goodwill)

0

0

0

0

-

0

-

0

0

0

Profit before tax

19,246

28,317

34,148

39,710

16.3

55,222

39.1

65,026

77,605

109,227

Tax

(5,842)

(9,621)

(9,704)

(11,913)

-22.8

(16,567)

-39.1

(19,508)

(23,282)

(32,768)

Profit after tax

13,404

18,695

24,444

27,797

13.7

38,655

39.1

45,518

54,324

76,459

Preference dividends

0

0

0

0

-

0

-

0

0

0

Minorities

(263)

(331)

(412)

(465)

-13.0

(526)

-13.0

(594)

(672)

(858)

Extraordinary items

0

0

0

0

-

0

-

0

0

0

Net earnings (local GAAP)

13,142

18,364

24,032

27,331

13.7

38,129

39.5

44,924

53,652

75,601

Net earnings (UBS)

13,142

18,364

24,032

27,331

13.7

38,129

39.5

44,924

53,652

75,601

Tax rate (%)

30.4

34.0

28.4

30.0

5.6

30.0

0.0

30.0

30.0

30.0

Per share (Rs)

03/13

03/14

03/15

03/16E

% ch

03/17E

% ch

03/18E

03/19E

03/20E

EPS (UBS, diluted)

29.39

40.99

53.60

60.81

13.4

84.83

39.5

99.94

119.36

168.19

EPS (local GAAP, diluted)

29.39

40.99

53.60

60.81

13.4

84.83

39.5

99.94

119.36

168.19

EPS (UBS, basic)

29.39

40.99

53.60

60.81

13.4

84.83

39.5

99.94

119.36

168.19

Net DPS (Rs)

4.00

6.00

7.50

9.00

20.0

11.00

22.2

13.00

15.00

15.00

Cash EPS (UBS, diluted)1

36.82

46.82

63.29

73.27

15.8

101.01

37.9

117.78

138.99

191.61

Book value per share

112.70

151.40

195.81

243.66

24.4

314.78

29.2

398.56

499.29

776.30

Average shares (diluted)

447.13

447.98

448.38

449.49

0.2

449.49

0.0

449.49

449.49

449.49

Balance sheet (Rsm)

03/13

03/14

03/15

03/16E

% ch

03/17E

% ch

03/18E

03/19E

03/20E

Cash and equivalents

4,349

7,975

4,814

5,627

16.9

10,300

83.0

19,803

44,838

147,107

Other current assets

48,630

52,682

57,764

68,332

18.3

86,038

25.9

97,733

111,942

142,304

Total current assets

52,978

60,657

62,577

73,959

18.2

96,337

30.3

117,536

156,780

289,411

Net tangible fixed assets

27,425

29,820

32,398

57,570

77.7

58,797

2.1

59,782

60,958

60,761

Net intangible fixed assets

5,683

6,777

17,044

55,236

224.1

55,236

0.0

55,236

55,236

55,236

Investments / other assets

21

1,785

16,584

16,584

0.0

16,584

0.0

16,584

16,584

16,584

Total assets

86,108

99,039

128,603

203,349

58.1

226,955

11.6

249,137

289,558

421,992

Trade payables & other ST liabilities

22,019

22,593

34,560

37,369

8.1

42,082

12.6

46,012

50,481

56,786

Short term debt

0

0

0

0

-

0

-

0

0

0

Total current liabilities

22,019

22,593

34,560

37,369

8.1

42,082

12.6

46,012

50,481

56,786

Long term debt

11,645

6,537

5,371

54,570

NM

40,970

-24.9

20,970

10,970

10,970

Other long term liabilities

1,632

1,779

1,182

1,182

0.0

1,182

0.0

1,182

1,182

1,182

Preferred shares

0

0

0

0

-

0

-

0

0

0

Total liabilities (incl pref shares)

35,297

30,909

41,113

93,120

126.5

84,234

-9.5

68,164

62,633

68,938

Common s/h equity

50,216

67,461

87,249

109,522

25.5

141,488

29.2

179,146

224,427

348,939

Minority interests

595

669

241

706

193.1

1,232

74.5

1,827

2,498

4,115

Total liabilities & equity

86,108

99,039

128,603

203,349

58.1

226,955

11.6

249,137

289,558

421,992

Cash flow (Rsm)

03/13

03/14

03/15

03/16E

% ch

03/17E

% ch

03/18E

03/19E

03/20E

Net income (before pref divs)

13,142

18,364

24,032

27,331

13.7

38,129

39.5

44,924

53,652

75,601

Depreciation & amortisation

3,322

2,610

4,347

5,603

28.9

7,272

29.8

8,016

8,823

10,523

Net change in working capital

(5,496)

(3,466)

7,269

(7,952)

-

(13,204)

-66.0

(7,999)

(9,997)

(11,565)

Other operating

275

417

412

465

13.0

526

13.0

594

672

858

Operating cash flow

11,243

17,924

36,061

25,447

-29.4

32,723

28.6

45,535

53,150

75,417

Tangible capital expenditure

(2,981)

(4,837)

(6,624)

(30,775)

-364.6

(8,500)

72.4

(9,000)

(10,000)

(10,000)

Intangible capital expenditure

0

0

0

0

-

0

-

0

0

0

Net (acquisitions) / disposals

0

0

0

0

-

0

-

0

0

0

Other investing

0

0

0

0

-

0

-

0

0

0

Investing cash flow

(2,981)

(4,837)

(6,624)

(30,775)

-364.6

(8,500)

72.4

(9,000)

(10,000)

(10,000)

Equity dividends paid

(2,094)

(2,938)

(4,057)

(4,869)

-20.0

(5,951)

-22.2

(7,032)

(8,114)

(8,114)

Share issues / (buybacks)

2

386

413

0

-

0

-

0

0

0

Other financing

0

0

0

0

-

0

-

0

0

0

Change in debt & pref shares

(4,755)

(5,107)

(1,166)

49,199

-

(13,600)

-

(20,000)

(10,000)

0

Financing cash flow

(6,848)

(7,659)

(4,811)

44,330

-

(19,551)

-

(27,032)

(18,114)

(8,114)

Cash flow inc/(dec) in cash

1,414

5,428

24,626

39,002

58.4

4,673

-88.0

9,503

25,035

57,303

FX / non cash items

(1,090)

(1,802)

(27,788)

(38,189)

-37.4

0

-

0

0

44,966

Balance sheet inc/(dec) in cash

324

3,626

(3,161)

814

-

4,673

NM

9,503

25,035

102,269

Source: Company accounts, UBS estimates. (UBS) metrics use reported figures which have been adjusted by UBS analysts.1Cash EPS (UBS, diluted) is calculated using UBS net income adding back depreciation and amortization.

Lupin Limited (LUPN.BO)

Valuation (x)

03/13

03/14

03/15

03/16E

03/17E

03/18E

03/19E

03/20E

P/E (local GAAP, diluted)

19.6

20.6

24.5

34.0

24.4

20.7

17.3

12.3

P/E (UBS, diluted)

19.6

20.6

24.5

34.0

24.4

20.7

17.3

12.3

P/CEPS

15.6

18.1

20.8

28.2

20.5

17.5

14.9

10.8

Equity FCF (UBS) yield %

3.2

3.5

5.0

(0.6)

2.6

4.0

4.7

7.1

Net dividend yield (%)

0.7

0.7

0.6

0.4

0.5

0.6

0.7

0.7

P/BV x

5.1

5.6

6.7

8.5

6.6

5.2

4.1

2.7

EV/revenues (core)

2.8

3.5

4.5

6.2

4.9

4.3

3.6

2.9

EV/EBITDA (core)

11.7

12.8

15.4

20.1

14.4

12.6

10.3

7.6

EV/EBIT (core)

13.7

14.0

17.4

22.8

16.3

14.1

11.5

8.4

EV/OpFCF (core)

15.8

15.7

19.2

24.6

17.2

14.8

11.9

8.6

EV/op. invested capital

4.8

6.3

8.4

8.7

6.2

5.8

5.2

4.7

Enterprise value (Rsm)

03/13

03/14

03/15

03/16E

03/17E

03/18E

03/19E

03/20E

Market cap.

256,091

376,983

586,126

920,860

920,860

920,860

920,860

920,860

Net debt (cash)

9,836

9,836

(440)

24,750

24,750

24,750

(16,351)

(16,351)

Buy out of minorities

659

632

455

474

969

1,530

2,498

4,115

Pension provisions/other

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

Total enterprise value

266,585

387,450

586,142

946,083

946,579

947,139

907,007

908,624

Non core assets

(21)

(1,785)

(16,584)

(16,584)

(16,584)

(16,584)

(16,584)

(16,584)

Core enterprise value

266,564

385,666

569,558

929,499

929,995

930,555

890,423

892,040

Growth (%)

03/13

03/14

03/15

03/16E

03/17E

03/18E

03/19E

03/20E

Revenue

37.4

18.3

13.6

19.2

26.3

13.4

14.5

26.4

EBITDA (UBS)

56.7

32.6

22.8

25.1

39.1

14.9

16.7

35.1

EBIT (UBS)

58.7

41.9

18.7

24.6

40.4

15.5

17.5

36.9

EPS (UBS, diluted)

51.2

39.5

30.8

13.4

39.5

17.8

19.4

40.9

Net DPS

25.1

50.0

24.9

20.0

22.2

18.2

15.4

0.0

Margins & Profitability (%)

03/13

03/14

03/15

03/16E

03/17E

03/18E

03/19E

03/20E

Gross profit margin

62.1

65.6

67.0

68.4

70.9

71.9

72.9

74.9

EBITDA margin

24.2

27.2

29.4

30.8

34.0

34.4

35.1

37.5

EBIT margin

20.7

24.8

25.9

27.1

30.1

30.7

31.5

34.1

Net earnings (UBS) margin

14.0

16.6

19.1

18.2

20.1

20.9

21.8

24.3

ROIC (EBIT)

35.0

44.8

47.9

38.0

38.2

41.0

45.3

56.3

ROIC post tax

24.4

29.6

34.3

26.6

26.7

28.7

31.7

39.4

ROE (UBS)

29.2

31.2

31.1

27.8

30.4

28.0

26.6

26.4

Capital structure & Coverage (x)

03/13

03/14

03/15

03/16E

03/17E

03/18E

03/19E

03/20E

Net debt / EBITDA

0.3

(.0)

0.0

1.1

0.5

0.0

(0.4)

(1.2)

Net debt / total equity %

14.4

(2.1)

0.6

44.4

21.5

0.6

(14.9)

(38.6)

Net debt / (net debt + total equity) %

12.6

(2.2)

0.6

30.7

17.7

0.6

(17.5)

(62.8)

Net debt/EV %

2.7

(0.4)

0.1

5.3

3.3

0.1

(3.8)

(15.3)

Capex / depreciation %

89.7

185.4

152.4

NM

116.9

112.3

113.3

95.0

Capex / revenue %

3.2

4.4

5.3

20.5

4.5

4.2

4.1

3.2

EBIT / net interest

47.3

NM

NM

34.0

26.6

47.4

NM

NM

Dividend cover (UBS)

7.3

6.8

7.1

6.8

7.7

7.7

8.0

11.2

Div. payout ratio (UBS) %

13.6

14.6

14.0

14.8

13.0

13.0

12.6

8.9

Revenues by division (Rsm)

03/13

03/14

03/15

03/16E

03/17E

03/18E

03/19E

03/20E

Others

93,694

110,866

125,997

150,215

189,669

215,095

246,224

311,264

Total

93,694

110,866

125,997

150,215

189,669

215,095

246,224

311,264

EBIT (UBS) by division (Rsm)

03/13

03/14

03/15

03/16E

03/17E

03/18E

03/19E

03/20E

Others

19,399

27,529

32,674

40,716

57,146

66,008

77,532

106,128

Total

19,399

27,529

32,674

40,716

57,146

66,008

77,532

106,128

Source: Company accounts, UBS estimates. (UBS) metrics use reported figures which have been adjusted by UBS analysts.

Forecast returns

Forecast price appreciation+21.4%

Forecast dividend yield0.4%

Forecast stock return+21.8%

Market return assumption12.8%

Forecast excess return+9.0%

Statement of Risk

We believe risks include regulatory risks, FDA approval, timing of approvals, litigation (including the appeal process), accounting/disclosure, and product pricing risk from generics competition. Pricing pressure in the US market because of increased competition could continue. Margin pressure on account of rupee appreciation could also negatively impact earnings. The key risk for the US specialty business is erosion of the business due to generic substitution.

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UBS Investment Research: Global Equity Rating Definitions

12-Month Rating

Definition

Coverage1

IB Services2

Buy

FSR is > 6% above the MRA.

49%

33%

Neutral

FSR is between -6% and 6% of the MRA.

40%

26%

Sell

FSR is > 6% below the MRA.

12%

18%

Short-Term Rating

Definition

Coverage3

IB Services4

Buy

Stock price expected to rise within three months from the time the rating was assigned because of a specific catalyst or event.

less than 1%

less than 1%

Sell

Stock price expected to fall within three months from the time the rating was assigned because of a specific catalyst or event.

less than 1%

less than 1%

Source: UBS. Rating allocations are as of 30 September 2015.
1:Percentage of companies under coverage globally within the 12-month rating category. 2:Percentage of companies within the 12-month rating category for which investment banking (IB) services were provided within the past 12 months. 3:Percentage of companies under coverage globally within the Short-Term rating category. 4:Percentage of companies within the Short-Term rating category for which investment banking (IB) services were provided within the past 12 months.

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Company Disclosures

Company Name

Reuters

12-month rating

Short-term rating

Price

Price date

Lupin Limited

LUPN.BO

Buy

N/A

Rs2,073.05

06 Oct 2015

Source: UBS. All prices as of local market close.
Ratings in this table are the most current published ratings prior to this report. They may be more recent than the stock pricing date

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Lupin Limited (Rs)

Source: UBS; as of 06 Oct 2015

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