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Viatris (NasdaqGS:VTRS) 2025 Conference Transcript
2025-11-11 14:47
Summary of Viatris Conference Call Company Overview - **Company**: Viatris (NasdaqGS: VTRS) - **Event**: UBS Healthcare Conference - **Date**: November 11, 2025 Key Updates and Financial Performance - Viatris reported a positive momentum in business with an expected operational revenue growth of **2-3%** for 2025, excluding Indor [4][80] - The company is on track to return over **$1 billion** to shareholders, including **$500 million** in share repurchases for the year [4][80] New Product Launches - Anticipated new product revenue is projected to be in the range of **$450 million to $550 million** annually, driven by existing products and upcoming launches [6][4] - Key products contributing to this revenue include: - **Iron sucrose** - **Glucagon** - **Paclitaxel** - Upcoming launches: **Liraglutide**, **Effexor GAD**, **Sotagliflozin** [6][4] Geographic Performance - **North America**: - Experienced competition in generic products, particularly **XULANE LO** [17][22] - Decline primarily attributed to the impact of Indor [19][22] - Strong double-digit growth noted in products like **Breyna** and **Uptravi** [22][22] - **Emerging Markets**: - Strong growth driven by established brand business, particularly in **Turkey**, **Mexico**, and **emerging Asia** [23][23] - Stabilization of lower-margin ARV products has supported growth in the generics business [23][23] - **Japan**: - Facing normal price regulations but focusing on adding innovative assets to stabilize and grow the business [26][26] - Recent acquisition of **Pitolisant** and **Spidea** expected to enhance the portfolio [26][26] - **China**: - Achieved **9% operational growth** driven by a diversified commercial model and strong brand demand [28][28] - Over **10,000 customers** across various channels, with expectations for low to mid-single-digit growth over time [31][31] Pipeline and Future Products - Excitement around **fast-acting meloxicam** as a non-opioid alternative for acute pain management, targeting a launch in the second half of **2026** [34][41] - Anticipated FDA filings for several products, including **Effexor GAD** and **Salatogrel**, with enrollment for Salatogrel on track to complete by the end of **2026** [51][52] Indor Remediation and Strategic Review - Progress on remediation efforts for Indor, with operational readiness for reinspection expected in **2026** [54][54] - An enterprise-wide strategic review initiated to ensure sustainable growth, with details expected in **Q1 2026** [60][60] Capital Allocation Strategy - Viatris maintains a balanced capital allocation strategy, focusing on business development and capital return, with a **50/25/25** framework [71][71] - The company is looking for opportunities to invest in durable, higher-margin innovative assets, particularly in the U.S. market [73][73] Conclusion - Viatris is optimistic about its position going into **2026**, with a focus on executing its strategic priorities, enhancing its product pipeline, and addressing challenges in various markets [80][80]