Lahore, December 31, 2021 (PPI-OT):Getz Pharma (herein referred as “Getz” or the “Company”) is the largest pharmaceutical company of Pakistan, by market share and sales revenues. The Company achieved number one position in the month of October 2021 as reported by IQVIA, the global pharmaceutical data provider. The entity holds a forte in generic medicines with strong concentration in chronic disease treatments, which has been witnessing a high rate of increased demand over the past few years.
Moreover, outbreaks of widespread pandemic have directed more focus towards healthcare and hygiene. Henceforth, the demand outlook continues to remain robust. This has enabled the industry players, including Getz, to enhance their revenue base significantly. CPI-linked pricing criteria has allowed an increase in prices with respect to inflation and indicated a positive sign for the sector as well.
The strength of Getz is based on the product suite that it markets in the local and exports markets. The hallmark of the Company is the accreditations that it has obtained from World Health Organization (WHO), Geneva, and being the only Company in Pakistan that is certified by the European based Pharmaceutical Inspection Cooperation Scheme (PICs). The Company’s new manufacturing facility, named Astola, has been awarded the First LEED Platinum Certification for a pharmaceutical plant in South Asia, by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC).
The Company has the research base and production facilities in Pakistan; through which it feeds more than thirty countries around the globe. Financial profile of the Company remained progressive, unaffected during Covid-19 outbreak. With an adequate product concentration, the revenues are dominated by local market and the export window is diverse. The profitability margins are strong with the history of dividend pay-outs.
Lately, the debt book witnessed rise, however, when compared to equity and cashflows it remains well managed. The leveraging of the Company is related to expansion project, which has been largely funded hitherto with internally generated equity. The expansion is completed and production has begun. The existing operations remain capable of servicing the debt. This project is being envisaged as a giant leap for the Company.
The ratings are dependent on the continued sustainability of financial performance indicators. Adequacy of cash flows and the availability of resources to make debt-related payments remains critical. Meanwhile, compliance with internally-defined leveraging metrics is a prerequisite. Sanguine governance practices are essential.
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