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    OneSource Speci.

    ONESOURCE
    Healthcare·13 May 2026
    Management Summary

    OneSource Specialty Pharma Limited reported a strong Q4 FY26, with revenue growing 47% sequentially to INR 4,282 million and EBITDA increasing over 5x, driven by Semaglutide launches and DDC invoicing. Full-year revenue saw a 2% decline due to prior quarter delays. The company is progressing with capacity expansion, with the second DDC line expected in Q2, and is reiterating its FY28 guidance of US$400 million revenue and 40% EBITDA margins. A proposed scheme to integrate related injectables businesses was deferred due to investor valuation concerns.

    Highlights

    5
    • Q4 FY26 revenue grew 47% sequentially to INR 4,282 million, driven by drug device combinations and India Semaglutide launches.

    • EBITDA recovered sharply to INR 919 million, increasing more than 5x sequentially, with margins expanding by 1,550 basis points.

    • Secured approvals for Semaglutide in Canada and tentative approval in the US, establishing a strong compliance track record.

    • Second DDC manufacturing line is undergoing qualification and expected to be available for commercialization in Q2, with a third line planned for later in the year.

    • Biologics funnel expanded 4x year-over-year, with meaningful contribution expected from FY27 and FY28.

    Concerns

    3
    • Full-year FY26 revenue declined 2% year-on-year to INR 14,216 million, primarily due to delayed Semaglutide approvals in the previous quarter.

    • Full-year FY26 EBITDA declined 35% year-on-year due to delayed Semaglutide approvals and provisions for new Labour Code changes.

    • The previously announced scheme to integrate injectables businesses of Steriscience and Brooks was deferred due to valuation concerns from smaller investors.

    Key financials

    Single quarter

    09 metrics
    1. 01Revenue4,282 Mn+47%QoQ
    2. 02Full Year Revenue14,216 Mn-2%YoY
    3. 03EBITDA919 Mn+5%QoQ
    4. 04EBITDA Margin Expansion1550 bps
    5. 05Full Year EBITDA Decline-35%-35%YoY

    Capital allocation

    3
    high confidence
    CategoryHeadline
    Capex

    USD 100 million

    incremental borrowings

    Debt

    Debt disclosed

    Cost 9.0%

    M&A

    Injectables business of Steriscience and Brooks

    acquisition · abandoned

    Guidance & targets

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    CategoryTargetPriority
    Revenue
    Organic Revenue
    US$400 million
    High
    Revenue
    Soft Gel and Injectables Business Revenue
    $100 million mark
    Medium
    Margin
    EBITDA Margins
    40%
    High
    Profitability
    ROCE
    50% plus
    Medium
    Capacity
    Second DDC Line Availability
    Q2
    High
    Capacity
    Third DDC Line Availability
    later in the year
    Medium
    Biologics
    Meaningful Contribution
    FY27 and FY28
    Medium
    Biologics
    Commercial Manufacturing Start
    FY29 onwards
    High

    Second DDC Line Commercialization

    Q2
    CurrentUndergoing qualification
    TargetCommercial availability

    Why it matters

    Crucial for easing pressure on existing lines and meeting increasing demand for DDC products.

    Our second line is now at site and is going engineering and qualification trials, and we expect that capacity to be available to us in Q2, in time with increasing demands for the product from emerging markets.

    How to verify

    guidance_and_targets[metric='Second DDC Line Availability']

    Risks & concerns

    2
    RiskSeverity

    Valuation concerns for deferred scheme

    Smaller investors had concerns on the valuation of the proposed scheme to merge injectables businesses, leading to its deferral.Management acknowledged

    medium

    Delayed Semaglutide approvals impacting revenue

    Delayed Semaglutide approvals in Canada led to a softer previous quarter and a 2% YoY decline in full-year FY26 revenue.Management acknowledged

    low

    Q&A highlights

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    “Having said that, and also because the pricing of both -- I mean, the pricing of the listed company significantly dropped from the intended valuation price of approximately INR2,200 a share, we decided that it's best that we defer this transaction until such time both OneSource delivers on its US$400 million 160 and the incoming assets deliver on its US$40 million of EBITDA.”

    Management explains the specific reasons for deferring a significant M&A-like transaction, citing valuation concerns and the need for the company to first achieve its own targets.

    3 min read5 chapters

    Detailed Narrative

    01

    Q4 FY26 Performance Rebound and Full-Year Overview

    OneSource reported a strong Q4 FY26, with revenues reaching INR 4,282 million, marking a 47% sequential growth, primarily driven by the commencement of invoicing for drug device combinations (DDCs) and the India Semaglutide launch. This recovery led to a sharp increase in EBITDA to INR 919 million, more than 5x the previous quarter, with a 1,550 basis points expansion in margins. Despite the strong Q4, full-year FY26 revenue stood at INR 14,216 million, a 2% decline year-on-year, mainly due to a softer previous quarter impacted by delayed Semaglutide approvals in Canada. Adjusted PAT for Q4 was INR 390 million, contributing to a full-year adjusted PAT of INR 739 million and an EPS of INR 6.5.

    02

    Semaglutide Business Momentum and Market Penetration

    The company has achieved significant milestones in its Semaglutide business, securing approvals for Canada and a tentative approval for the US, positioning it as the first and only CDMO partner for the initial three generic Semaglutide approvals in highly regulated markets. The India launch saw partners on day one, now commanding nearly two-thirds of the Indian generic market share by value. Management anticipates strong commercial ramp-up throughout FY27, supported by expected approvals for multiple customers in emerging markets like Brazil, Turkey, and Saudi Arabia, where the brand has historically faced supply constraints.

    03

    Strategic Capacity Expansion and Biologics Growth

    OneSource is actively expanding its manufacturing capacity, with the current DDC line fully committed. A second DDC line, part of the US$100 million capex plan, is undergoing qualification and is expected to be commercially available in Q2, followed by a third line later in the year. These expansions are crucial for meeting increasing demand and supporting the company's long-term guidance. The nascent biologics business is also gaining traction, with its funnel expanding 4x year-over-year, adding European and US biosimilar partners. While meaningful contribution from biologics is expected in FY27 and FY28, commercial manufacturing is projected to commence from FY29 onwards.

    04

    Deferral of Injectables Scheme and Focus on Organic Growth

    The company decided to defer the previously announced scheme to integrate the injectables businesses of Steriscience and Brooks. This decision was influenced by concerns from a 'long tail' of smaller investors regarding the valuation, especially after the listed company's share price dropped significantly from the intended INR 2,200 per share. Management stated that the scheme is now 'on the back burner,' with the company prioritizing its organic growth to achieve the US$400 million revenue target for FY28 and ensuring the incoming assets deliver US$40 million EBITDA independently before revisiting such opportunities in approximately two years.

    05

    Robust Compliance and Operational Excellence

    OneSource maintained a stellar compliance track record, successfully completing 49 regulatory and customer audits, including surprise FDA inspections at two sites, both resulting in EIRs. The company renewed its EU GMP certification for both its flagship and sterile injectable sites and secured ANVISA approval, enabling supply to Brazil. Significant investments have been made in human capital, adding nearly 400 people at the flagship site and strengthening front-end, operations, and quality teams. The company's commitment to ESG was recognized with an EcoVadis bronze medal for FY25 and sustainability ratings from the National Stock Exchange.

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