Hikma Expects Generics To Hit A High In 2021

Announces Finasteride License From Almirall As Latest In A Series Of Deals

Hikma expects its generics business to hit the top end of its guidance for 2021, after recent launches and an improved product mix drove up its sales and operating margin. Meanwhile, the firm has announced a licensing agreement with Almirall for its Finjuve finasteride brand as the latest in a series of deals.

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Hikma is forecasting a generics profit margin at the high end of its guidance • Source: Alamy

Hikma expects its generics busines to hit the top end of guidance for 2021, with a forecast of a core operating margin that will be “closer to the top end of our guidance range of 22% to 24%, reflecting a more favorable product mix,” as generics sales are expect to land within the previously-announced range of $810m-$830m.

Reiterating its full-year guidance in a trading update – after a few months ago raising its expectations for 2021, having...

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