Biocon tanks 10% on lower-than-expected December quarter results

Due to professional differences with the chairperson on strategic priorities and the vision for the company, Dr Christiane Hamacher has stepped down as the MD of Biocon Biologics

Shares of Biocon plunged 10 per cent to Rs 400 on the BSE in the morning deals on Friday after the company posted below par December quarter (Q3FY21) results, with consolidated net profit down 17 per cent year on year (YoY) at Rs 169 crore.

Ebitda (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization) declined 10.1 per cent YoY to Rs 400 crore, while Ebitda margins contracted 383 basis points YoY to 21.6 per cent mainly due to higher employee, R&D and other expenditure.

The company's Q3FY21 revenue grew 5.9 per cent YoY to Rs 1,851 crore, led by biosimilars and