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aseptic system of PharmaPlan Germany.
Plastic bottles are blow molded, filled with
the solution and sealed under sterile
conditions, in a single working cycle where
there is no environmental exposure or
Ophthalmic
Beximco Pharmas ophthalmic facility was
launched in 2009. Today this facility has
been accredited by the regulatory
authorities of EU and Australia. There is
increasing response from European clients
where the demand for generic ophthalmic
products is rising due to patent expiration
of a number of key products and the positive
initiatives taken by the governments to
control increasing healthcare cost. Currently
29 ophthalmic products are being
manufactured which include high potential
products such as Xalaprost (Latanoprost),
Xalanol (Latanoprost+Timolol), Odycin
(Moxifloxacin), Olopan (Olopatadine), etc.
human contact during manufacturing. The whole process is performed in a class 100 environment which ensures the highest
standards of quality and purity. The facility produces a broad assortment of large volume parenterals (LVPs). As a line
extension of this IV unit, the company has installed an amino acid line to produce a range of parenteral nutrition products
such as Nutrimin and Nutrimin D.
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Liquid and Semisolid
Beximco Pharma has a broad range of liquid formulations like syrups and semisolid dosage forms including creams,
suppositories and ointments. At present the capacity of liquid dosage facility is 37 million units per annum and the Company
has taken up expansion program along with further upgradation of the existing unit to meet the growing demand in the
marketplace.
Pre-Filled Syringe
Prefilled syringes (PFS) provide both convenience and accuracy to self-administered drugs. With their ease of use and
improved safety features PFS has become one of most widely used drug delivery systems today.
Beximco Pharma launched its PFS range with Enoxaparin Sodium, a low molecular weight heparin, which is widely used in
cardiac emergency. The Company plans to add a few more high value products to its PFS portfolio shortly. The high precision
PFS line employs sophisticated technology and the entire filling operation is done under laminar flow in a class 100
environment to provide absolute sterile conditions.
Dry Powder Inhaler
Dry powder inhaler (DPI) is a device that delivers medication to the lungs in the form of a dry powder. DPIs do not require the
timing and coordination that are necessary with metered-dose inhaler and they do not contain any propellants. Beximco
Pharma offers dry powder inhaler in innovative patient-friendly and DPI-friendly packaging. Instead of bottle pack we provide
alu-alu blister pack which protects medicine from moisture. HPMC capsule shell ensures maximum protection against
moisture. And our unique and simple Bexihaler device, imported from Europe, consisting of 8 pins ensures optimum dose
delivery. Currently the facility has the capacity to produce 36 million units of DPI every year.
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AGES, Austria (for EU)
Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA), Australia
Gulf Central Committee (for GCC member states)
ANVISA, Brazil
INVIMA, Colombia
Global Accreditations
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In 2011, we added yet another milestone to our repertoire when Beximco Pharma was awarded the National Export Trophy
(Gold) by the Export Promotion Bureau for excellent export performances for the year 2009-2010. This is the highest
recognition for the companies in the export sector for significant contribution to Bangladesh's economic growth. We hope to
persevere in stride in our service towards the progress of our country.
At the moment, we have the highest number of international accreditations in the country and we aim to leverage our
resources as we venture into new territories. Our strategy is to capitalize further on export opportunities. In addition to
strengthening our position in current export markets, we are targeting export opportunities in new overseas markets,
particularly in the regulated and emerging markets. With the newly received product approvals from New Zealand, Kuwait
and Azerbaijan, we plan to enter into these markets soon. We received GMP accreditation from Austrian Agency for Health
and Food Safety (AGES), Austria; for European Union and have set our target of market entry into the EU within the shortest
possible time.
Our products have been well received in the overseas markets and have been supplied to various reputed institutions such
as the Raffles Hospital, Heathway and K K Womens & Childrens Hospital in Singapore, MEDS and Kenyatta National
Hospital, Kenya. Beximco Pharma is also an enlisted supplier for UNICEF (United Nations International Children's Emergency
Fund), Save the Children, WHO (World Health Organization) and ADF (Asthma Drug Facility).
Export Potential
Pre-filled Syringes
Sterile Ophthalmics
Dry Powder Inhaler
Diagnostic Dye
MDI with Dose Counter
Sterile Injectable
Sublingual Spray
Tablets
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R&D Capabilities
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R&D is the key to success for any pharmaceutical company. We have given it top priority and have made substantial
investment in upgrading our generic drug capabilities as we firmly believe R&D plays the most important role in spurring
innovation and helps a company go up the value chain. Our research and development activities are closely focused on
market needs and driven by technological progress in order to create product differentiation.
Our team comprising top class formulation scientists with extensive experience of working in leading pharmaceutical
companies in the world continuously strives to integrate the advanced technological changes to create competitive edge and
match international standards. There has been a series of positive developments in the year and our team successfully
introduced 40 new generic formulations in 55 different presentations and expanded our dosage delivery portfolio with
technology driven products like prefilled syringes, total parenteral nutrition, dry powder inhalers, etc.
Beximco Pharmas well defined organizational structure, policy guidelines and internal controls ensure efficiency of
operations, and compliance with applicable regulations. The Company continuously upgrades these systems in line with the
best practices in the industry. Other initiatives to keep our team updated with the recent advances in analytical methodology,
platform technology, and regulatory affairs include frequent in-house and overseas workshops and training programs. The
benefits we derive as a result of these initiatives will only increase in the coming years.
With almost 2,700 hearts beating as one,
miracles are bound to happen.
The Miracle of the Honeybee
Build dwellings in the mountains and the trees, and also in the structures which men erect. Then eat from
every kind of fruit and travel the paths of your Lord, which have been made easy for you to followFrom
inside them comes a drink of varying colors, containing healing for humanity. There is certainly a sign in that
for people who reflect.
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We recognize it is our peoples unwavering values that molded us into who we are today. It is their tireless contributions that
have propelled us to greater heights over the years. They are indeed our greatest assets in the way they create meaningful
difference. Every product, every experience, and every breakthrough we ever presented for the betterment of human health
and well-being have been made possible by our people. We are prouder than ever of the collective intentions and
determination we have witnessed time and time again. The shared vision and values, reflected in our leadership and
execution, help us attract the very best.
Currently, the Company employs almost 2,700 people including around 400 white-collar professionals such as Pharmacists,
MBAs, Doctors, Chemists, Engineers, Microbiologists etc. In 2011, we welcomed into the Beximco Pharma family highly
experienced expatriates in key positions to deliver a fresh take on strategic direction as we steadily progress towards our
aspirations of becoming a global pharmaceutical company.
We are strong advocates of the notion that learning never really ends simply with the completion of formal education. One
of the best perks of being a part of the Beximco Pharma family is that the people undergo continuous training and
development programs to further develop their skills. In 2011 alone, over 30 such workshops and training, covering various
departments, were conducted. Within Beximco Pharma, we support employees interested in reaching out to others. In 2011,
we launched our very own internal Knowledge Center as a platform for continuous learning and interconnectivity; an
initiative that is still quite a novel concept in Bangladesh. However, we know that competence alone is not enough; it is the
intricate threads of connectivity, binding us as one family, which makes our organizational culture truly coveted and one of a
kind. We have also undertaken a major corporate branding initiative as a reflection of our rejuvenated drive and aspirations.
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Our People
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Beximco Pharma & the Medical Community
Over the years, we have nurtured and developed a special bondage with the medical community. We stand by healthcare
providers and appreciate their valiant services to the community at large.
Knowledge-based professional services
In 2011, we served the medical community with complementary knowledge-based professional services such as the
following:
conducted around 300 clinical meetings nationwide
responded to over 1100 doctors by providing assistance according to their requests
responded to approximately 1000 doctors by sending latest clinical and medical journals on a regular basis as per interest
prepared over 50 slide presentations on behalf of doctors on various occasions
prepared several poster presentations on behalf of doctors for both national and international occasions
published 4 quarterly Medical Newsletter
published 12 online monthly E-Newsletter on Ophthalmology
published Cardiovascular Therapeutic Index
CRM through E-detailing
In the spirit of reinvention, stemming from our rebranding initiative, we decided to be the first to introduce e-detailing in
Bangladesh. This is a step towards solidifying our commitment for strengthening our relationship with the medical
community. The Vision team task force would be the first to be equipped with Tablets (mobile computers with touch-screen
and pen-enabled interface), for the purpose of electronic pharmaceutical detailing. This digital communication is greener
than paper based communication, and will enhance the quality of service in building one-to-one relationship with the
doctors. The Tablets will be enriched with data, not only of our products, but also other valuable information. For instance, the
medical representatives can instantly pull up whatever references or research findings a doctor may wish to study.
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Nurturing Our Relationships
We, at Beximco Pharma, acknowledge and appreciate the value of collaborations with our strategic alliances and
partnerships. We believe that mutually beneficial partnerships are key to accomplishing our goals. We have had a sound track
record of working with global partners as early as 1980 when we commenced manufacturing operations with products under
licenses of Bayer AG of Germany and Upjohn Inc of USA. Moreover, we have been producing asthma inhalers under contract
manufacturing for a global MNC. We have a co-development agreement with a pharmaceutical company in the USA. We also
provided technical support to Johns Hopkins University for a WHO funded vaccine study in Bangladesh. Furthermore, we
actively look forward to working with MNCs in the area of biopharmaceuticals and new drug delivery systems. We also
extend our support to various initiatives from global development agencies such as USAID, Save the Children etc. as well as
reputed research institutes; in the year we joined a USAID-led major initiative Mobile Alliance for Maternal Action (MAMA)
in Bangladesh.
Partnerships & Alliances
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Our medical representatives will be able to offer multi-brand detailing within shortest possible time with individual-doctor or
group-specific detailing aids, thus enhancing our services to doctors. It will also allow doctors to know us better e.g. from the
comfort of their own desks, doctors will then have the option of taking a virtual tour in our facility. We hope to capitalize on
first-movers advantage and set the benchmark for the competition.
We hope to establish ourselves as the premier source of reliable and relevant
medical information
7 BI LLI ON FACES OF 5 ELEMENTS
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Mobile Alliance for Maternal Action
The Founding Corporate Partner of MAMA in Bangladesh
The power of health in every mamas hand...
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Every successful corporation has a responsibility to use its
resources and influence to make a positive impact on the
world and its people. Economically, Environmentally and
Socially Responsible, Beximco Pharma endeavors to
achieving success in ways that respect ethical values,
people in need, their communities and the environment.
The Companys key strategies always aim to provide a
strong return for shareholders, while creating social and
economic value in the communities where it operates.
Responsibility to the Community at Large
Our vision is to make significant contribution to humanity
by improving health. This vision guides our Companys
operations, including its commitment to corporate
responsibility.
Trusted Partner in Health
We work together with non-profit organizations who
work to improve people's lives through research,
information, and advocacy. As the Company writes its
success story as an emerging leader in the pharmaceutical
industry, we also realize that responsibility towards all our
stakeholders increases in tandem. We remain committed
to being a good corporate citizen.
In the year under review, we joined Mobile Alliance for
Maternal Action (MAMA) in Bangladesh. MAMA is a
country-owned, country-led initiative managed by an
alliance of stakeholders. Through a core group of founding
partners, MAMA Bangladesh is designing and testing a
platform to provide both audio and text health messages
to pregnant women and new mothers linked to their
delivery date. The service also includes family gatekeepers
for inspiring healthcare seeking behavior. The commercial
brand name to be tested is Aponjon.
As part of the new United States Global Health Initiative,
the United States Agency for International Development
(USAID) catalyzed the creation of a public-private coalition
in Bangladesh to support the execution of the service. The
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) and
Access to Information (A2I) Program at Prime Minister's
Office are official partners of the initiative. Global partners
include Johnson & Johnson and United Nations
Foundation, among others.
The Objectives of the initiative are as follows:
Reach 500,000 pregnant women and new mothers
within three years
Deliver critical life-saving health messages, leading to
sustained improvements in health knowledge, behaviors
and outcomes
Build upon USAID and Government of Bangladesh
maternal child health and family planning programs.
MAMA coalition activities are being organized by D.Net, a
leading social enterprise working for integration of ICTs in
education, health, livelihood and social accountability.
Awareness Campaigns
Prevention is the best cure and the first step is to create
awareness. Every year, we launch campaigns touching on
different forms of heath impediments ranging from
asthma, diabetes, hypertension and many more. Campaign
activities include rallies in addition to organizing and
sponsoring scientific seminars and conferences for various
associations and societies in medical disciplines.
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Corporate Citizenship
Preserving Cultural Heritage
Preservation and promotion of cultural heritage are linked
to economic welfare of any country. We at Beximco
Pharma hope to preserve and promote our countrys
vibrant heritage in a way that would imprint its immortal
beauty in the hearts of our todays modern demography
and the generations to come.
In 2011, we sponsored and organized the grand cultural
event, at the National Museum, marking the 150
th
birth
anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore; the legend who had
irrefutable contribution towards the heritage and identity
of Bengali culture. We also sponsored the making and
distribution of a comprehensive documentary, highlighting
Rabindranath Tagore's intermittent stay in Bangladesh. It
was premiered on 7
th
May at the National Museum,
Dhaka. The documentary, based on research by the
eminent Tagore researcher Ahmed Rafique, was directed
by Dr. Chanchal Khan, better known as a Tagore singer
and exponent. Elements of the documentary include nine
songs that were penned by the Nobel laureate poet during
his stay in Bangladesh. The film also features glimpses
from a play based on a Tagore short story; interviews of
distinguished personalities and recitals. The rich content
lends it historical, archival and educational value.
Preservation and promotion of cultural heritage are linked
to economic welfare of any country. We at Beximco
Pharma hope to preserve and promote our countrys
vibrant heritage in a way that would imprint its immortal
beauty in the hearts of our todays modern demography
In 2011, we sponsored and organized the grand cultural
birth
anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore; the legend who had
irrefutable contribution towards the heritage and identity
of Bengali culture. We also sponsored the making and
distribution of a comprehensive documentary, highlighting
Rabindranath Tagore's intermittent stay in Bangladesh. It
May at the National Museum,
Dhaka. The documentary, based on research by the
eminent Tagore researcher Ahmed Rafique, was directed
by Dr. Chanchal Khan, better known as a Tagore singer
and exponent. Elements of the documentary include nine
songs that were penned by the Nobel laureate poet during
his stay in Bangladesh. The film also features glimpses
from a play based on a Tagore short story; interviews of
distinguished personalities and recitals. The rich content
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Employee Volunteering Program
In this program, we sent employee volunteers to devote
their time and energy in spreading smiles across the faces
of children battling the ultimate battle of survival against
cancer. The children are currently being treated at the
ASHIC Foundation. We arranged an outing at an
amusement park in the capital city where the children
were accompanied by their parents and representatives
from the not-for-profit organization. We had a wonderful
day together packed with fun rides and great food. Later
on we donated hospital equipment to the palliative care
unit where the children at the terminal stage of cancer are
being treated.
The ASHIC foundation is a full member of International
Confederation of Childhood Cancer Parents Organization
(ICCCPO), which is an international forum to increase
awareness and action on childhood cancer related issues.
This small Foundation strives to improve the quality of life
for children living with cancer in Bangladesh by providing
hope, physical and emotional support, and raising public
awareness for early detection, improved treatment and
social acceptance. We appreciate their noble cause and
extended our support.
We believe that a genuine spirit of giving itself is credential
enough and therefore we stand by the unsung heroes who
dedicate their lives for the betterment but do not get the
recognition or enough support to carry out their intentions
with optimized efficiency and impact.
Childrens Education is a Right, not a
Privilege
Beximco Pharma, being in a knowledge based industry,
fully understands the crucial role that education plays in
the building of a nation. We offer financial assistance to
the children, of our employees, who are brilliant and
possess a thirst for knowledge; and yet may not be able to
actualize their dreams due to unfavorable financial
circumstances. In the year 2011, Beximco Pharma offered
assistance to a total of 36 meritorious students coming
from diverse academic backgrounds.
Responsibility to the Environment
We are always aware of environmental compliance and
adopt policy to preserve the environment by practically
minimizing emission and waste, thereby reducing our
carbon footprint. The premise that drives us is we always
put the needs of people before anything else in every
chapter of our success story. Our Safety, Health and
Environment (SHE) program is also based on a framework
of consistent standards.
Our Path to Protecting the Ozone Layer
Inhaled therapy is essential for the treatment of patients
with asthma and COPD. Unfortunately, CFC gases used in
inhalers as propellants have ozone-depleting properties.
The Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the
Ozone Layer, the international agreement that
established measures to control ozone-depleting
substances, made it mandatory for Bangladesh and many
other countries to implement and complete the phase-out
of CFC based MDIs by December 31, 2009.
It was a challenge for Bangladesh to make the transition
from ozone-depleting CFC to ozone-benign HFA-based
inhalers to save the environment and to ensure availability
of inhalers for the patients. In 2006, we were the first
Bangladeshi company to proactively and successfully
make the shift to HFA inhalers to ensure that no patient in
Bangladesh suffers from a lack of availability of MDIs
when CFC would become scarce in the future. This was an
enormous feat not only for a developing country like
Bangladesh but also for the world at large. In addition to
proactively adopting ozone-benign HFAs, Beximco
Pharma actively advocated so that others would also do
the same. As a follow-up to UNEPs Langkawi Declaration
on Public-Private Partnership, Beximco Pharmaceuticals
Ltd. and Bangladesh Lung Foundation, designed an
effective awareness raising strategy for CFC-free MDIs for
asthma and COPD patients.
Today, we are the single largest producer of ozone-benign
MDI in Bangladesh, and as a responsible company we
conduct well thought-out multi-stakeholder campaigns
when we launch a product. Such partnerships are now
regarded as a successful role model of public-private
partnership involving government, pharmaceutical
industries, doctors, environmental agencies and others
stakeholders that could be replicated in other developing
countries.
Responsibility to the Stakeholders
Even though at the core of any business is the aim to
maximize profit, we actively look out for our stakeholders
best interest and ensure that our growth is sustainable
in the long run. Once again, this year we achieved
substantial growth and surpassed the industry average.
From the handsome revenues earned, we always make it
a point to invest in the future. We are committed to ensure
the optimal utilization of resources in order to create and
sustainably maintain our shareholders wealth.
Every day we are mindful of our responsibilities to create
value for our community, for instance, our support for
Save the Childrens program on human rights; nourishing
employee relations through the creation and maintenance
of employment; creating change though environmental
stewardship and progressing into the future with
excellence in financial performance. In our everyday
interactions with our stakeholders including employees,
customers, suppliers, competitors and so on, we do our
utmost to maintain integrity and fairness in all dealings.
In the final analysis, the basic premise behind
it all is the Companys same old firm
determination, which is to give people the
confidence to live life without fear and reach
their highest potential.
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We bid farewell to the year 2011 with a sense of accomplishment and high spirits. 2011 will be warmly remembered as a
year of many high notes including resounding octaves such as achieving outstanding growth in revenue, receiving GMP
certification from EU regulatory authority and winning the National Export Trophy (Gold). On that note, we look forward to
push further and broaden our horizons so that we may supersede our previous accomplishments. With almost 2,700 people
on board, inevitably our collective aspirations are countless; however the following are ones we hope to achieve in the near
future:
Making significant investment in R&D
Product diversification
Targeted global expansion; building presence in regulated markets
Partnership with global pharmaceutical and research companies
To become a leading contract manufacturer in the region
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Our Aspirations
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Launched 10 new products during the first quarter of 2012
Sterile ophthalmic facility was accredited by Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) Australia
Received approval from MCC, South Africa for metered dose inhalers
Formal shut down of the chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) based MDI plant in the presence of Health Minister of
Bangladesh and high profile representatives from UNDP and UNEP
Director General of World Trade Organization (WTO) Pascal Lamy visited our state-of-the-art
manufacturing facilities and expressed high satisfaction over the operations
Launched 9 new products in overseas markets
Post Balance Sheet Highlights
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BEXIMCO PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED
17, Dhanmondi R/A, Road No. 2, Dhaka-1205
Notice of the Thirty-Sixth Annual General Meeting
AGENDA
Notice is hereby given that the Thirty-Sixth Annual General Meeting of the Shareholders of Beximco Pharmaceuticals
Limited will be held on Saturday the 30th June, 2012 at 10.30 a.m. at Beximco Industrial Park, Sarabo, Kashimpur, Gazipur
to transact the following business:
1. To receive, consider and adopt the Audited Financial Statements of the Company for the year ended 31st December,
2011 together with reports of the Auditors and the Directors thereon.
2. To elect Directors.
3. To declare 21% Stock Dividend.
4. To appoint Auditors for the year 2012 and to fix their remuneration.
5. To transact any other business of the Company with the permission of the Chair.
By order of the Board,
(MOHAMMAD ASAD ULLAH, FCS)
Executive Director & Company Secretary
Dated : May 17, 2012
NOTES :
(1) The Shareholders whose names appear in the Share Register of the Company or in the Depository Register on the
record date i.e. 21 May, 2012, will be entitled to attend at the Annual General Meeting and to receive the dividend.
(2) A member entitled to attend and vote at the General Meeting may appoint a Proxy to attend and vote in his/her
stead. The Proxy Form, duly stamped, must be deposited at the Registered Office of the Company not later than 48
hours before the time fixed for the meeting.
(3) Admission to the meeting room will be strictly on production of the attendance slip sent with the Notice as well as
verification of signature of Member(s) and/or Proxy-holder(s).
(4) No gift or benefit in cash or kind shall be paid to the holders of equity securities in terms of Clause (c) of the
Notification No. SEC/SRMI/2000-953/1950 dated 24 October 2000 for attending the AGM of the Company.
Notice
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Dear Shareholders,
On behalf of the Board, I am pleased to report another
year of continued success for Beximco Pharma despite a
very challenging business environment. The Bangladesh
economy experienced a turbulent year marked by a hefty
devaluation of Taka against the US Dollar. This weakening
commenced in the 4th quarter of 2010 and continued
throughout 2011 resulting in an exchange rate of
Tk.81.98 to the Dollar at the end of December 2011
against a rate of Tk. 70.90 a year earlier. Additionally, high
domestic inflation and a resulting increase in prices of
local materials, coupled to a shortage of liquidity available
for the private sector (due to increased government
borrowings) as well as an increase in interest rates made
2011 exceptionally challenging - especially given the
backdrop of a struggling global economy.
I am very pleased to report that we successfully countered
these challenges delivering solid growth in all key
business areas and making significant progress towards
accomplishing our strategic goal of building shareholder
value.
Sales and Profitability
We maintained our record of uninterrupted growth,
achieving a 21.6% increase in sales to Tk. 7,890.24
million (2010: Tk. 6,490.85 million). In 2011 we
significantly enhanced our prescription share in sales of
the formulation products and maintained, as expected,
growth in all our key therapeutic segments. Sales of our
Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) also recorded a
significant 37.1% growth to reach Tk. 486.91 million
(2010: Tk. 355.24 million). However, its impact on the
overall profitability of the company is currently low
because of a low gross margin predominantly due to the
high cost of import of intermediate materials to
manufacture these APIs. In 2011 export sales grew by
18.1% to Tk. 390.32 million (2010: Tk. 330.54 million).
Along with sales growth, Beximco Pharma also achieved a
marked growth in profit in 2011. Our pre-tax profit
increased 23.2% to Tk. 1,677.85 million (2010: Tk.
1,361.53 million). Gross margin as percentage of sales
however, slightly declined to 48% as against 48.9% for
the prior period. This was due principally to a depreciation
in the value of the Taka against the Dollar and the high
level of domestic inflation. However, with our constant
drive to contain costs and effective profit optimization
strategies, the negative impact of rising cost on profit has
been kept to the practicable minimum.
Overseas Business
Certification of the relevant manufacturing facility by the
duly accredited authorities is the first step of the enduring
process of the export of pharmaceutical products. Our
manufacturing facilities have been approved by a number
of major regulatory authorities. In 2011 we received GMP
(Good Manufacturing Practice) accreditation from the
Austrian Agency for Health and Food Safety (AGES) for our
oral solid dosage and ophthalmic manufacturing facilities.
This is another testimony of our manufacturing excellence
and important progress towards achieving targeted
exports into the regulated European markets.
During the year under review we registered 48 products in
8 countries including New Zealand, Azerbaijan, Kuwait,
Singapore and Colombia.
At home we have received the prestigious National Export
Trophy (Gold) for excellence in pharmaceutical export for
the record fourth time. This is an endorsement of our
commitment towards strengthening our presence in
overseas market.
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Chairmans Statement
Research & Development (R&D) and New
Products
We are continuously focused on strengthening our R&D
capabilities. There have been a series of positive
developments in the year under review. We have inducted
in our existing pool of talent two highly experienced
professionals from overseas.
Consistent to our continued drive to deliver quality
products at affordable prices our R&D team successfully
introduced 40 new generic formulations in 55 different
dosage forms and strengths. During the year Beximco
Pharma launched combination therapies such as
NapaDol
(Paracetamol+Tramadol), Dinovo
(Naproxen+Esomeprazole) and Glipitia
M
(Sitagliptin+Metformin). We also outsourced some R&D
services to develop certain specialized products for
regulated markets.
Investments for Sustainable Growth
A number of projects initiated in earlier years were
completed and became commercially operational in 2011.
Expansion of our state-of-the-art metered dose inhaler
(MDI) plant has added significant further capacity raising
the total manufacturing capacity to 20 million canisters.
Two other projects, namely facilities for dry powder
inhalers (DPI) and pre-filled syringe products were also
successfully completed and became operational. Amino
acid unit also started commercial operation in 2011.
Facilities for liquid lyophilized products and powder for
suspensions and sachets are nearing completion. Other
projects are progressing as planned.
Beximco Pharma has always been a pioneer in adopting
innovative technologies. This brings both sophistication
and the potential to sustain growth to our business. Over
the past couple of years we have made considerable
investments in facilities and processes to improve
productivity, drive growth and achieve excellence in
operations. The results that we have achieved today was
possible due to these farsighted investments in the past.
There are avenues for further acceleration of our growth
through diversification of our product portfolio into as yet
un-explored therapeutic segments. A number of such
projects that can drive future growth are in our
investment plan. We are taking up projects to expand
capacities and upgrade some of our exisiting facilities to
meet the growing demand in the marketplace. We also
need significant investment in R&D and overseas market
development to realize the full potential of generic drug
opportunities.
Alongside investment in manufacturing facilities, we are
equally focused on investing in products, markets and
most importantly our human resource to ensure both the
sustainable growth of our business and a meaningful
return for our valued shareholders.
Whatever we have achieved so far is the reflection of the
exceptional efforts by the employees Beximco Pharma. I
would like to thank them all for their outstanding
contribution and support in helping to deliver a very
successful 2011 and creating the new opportunities for
growth and performance in 2012 and beyond.
Before I conclude, I express my gratitude for your constant
support over the years. I also take this opportunity to
acknowledge, with appreciation, the support and
co-operation that we have received from our stakeholders.
I am confident that we are investing in the right areas,
taking the right actions and building the right kind of
culture. I firmly believe Beximco Pharma has an enduring
role to play in meeting humanitys most important priority-
better health.
I look forward with great enthusiasm to our future.
Thank You All
A S F Rahman
Chairman
un-explored therapeutic segments. A number of such
projects that can drive future growth are in our
investment plan. We are taking up projects to expand
capacities and upgrade some of our exisiting facilities to
meet the growing demand in the marketplace. We also
need significant investment in R&D and overseas market
development to realize the full potential of generic drug
Alongside investment in manufacturing facilities, we are
equally focused on investing in products, markets and
most importantly our human resource to ensure both the
sustainable growth of our business and a meaningful
Whatever we have achieved so far is the reflection of the
exceptional efforts by the employees Beximco Pharma. I
would like to thank them all for their outstanding
contribution and support in helping to deliver a very
successful 2011 and creating the new opportunities for
Before I conclude, I express my gratitude for your constant
support over the years. I also take this opportunity to
acknowledge, with appreciation, the support and
co-operation that we have received from our stakeholders.
I am confident that we are investing in the right areas,
taking the right actions and building the right kind of
culture. I firmly believe Beximco Pharma has an enduring
role to play in meeting humanitys most important priority-
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