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Hikma’s generics business is holding it back

Pharma group hopes a focus on speciality products will boost struggling division
February 23, 2023
  • Each arm of the business is expected to post revenue growth this year
  • The shares are trading at 10 times forward earnings 

It can be difficult for a company to know exactly when to give up on an underperforming division and attempt to find a willing buyer. Management at Hikma Pharmaceuticals (HIK) is no doubt asking itself some difficult questions about the fate of the company’s generic medicines arm after a tricky 2022. 

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