GC Pharma Reports Q3 2021 Results

YONGIN, South Korea

GC Pharma (formerly known as Green Cross Corporation) (KRX: 006280), a South Korean biopharmaceutical company, today announced unaudited consolidated financial results for the three months ended 1 November 2021.

Third-Quarter Reported Results

Key Figures	Q3 2021	Growth(1)
Total revenues	KRW 465.7 billion	11.0%
Operating Income	KRW 71.5 billion	40.9%
Net Income	KRW 58.1 billion	-8.4%
(1) Results and percentages compare to equivalent 2020 period

Financial Highlights

Delivered total revenue growth of 11.0% KRW 465.7 billion (2020 Q3: 419.6 billion), and operating profit increased 40.9% to KRW 71.5 billion (2020 Q3: 50.7 billion) in the third quarter
Despite in-licence vaccine products biz-out, unconsolidated revenues growth of 9.7% YoY due to double-digit growth of Rx(+32.6% YoY) and local Vx(+18.1% YoY) sales
One of the subsidiaries, Green Cross Labcell recorded historical-high revenue (+60.4% YoY) in 3Q as well
In terms of local performance, strong performance of local Flu Vx sales minimized impacts caused by termination of in-licence product distribution and solid growth of local Rx sales driven by strong performance of potential blockbuster drugs
International Rx sales growth of 122.9% by expanding revenue from Hunterase, while temporary step back of Vx revenue due to switching new product for Varicella Vx
Weaker sales of int. proteins business continued, as a result of balancing inventory control
Continue to expect strong growth from Vx business in fourth quarter of the year
Gross margin profit growth of 5.8%p, one-off increase of R&D cost caused by In-licensing product for rare liver disease whereas profitability was improved by product portfolio optimization

About GC Pharma

GC Pharma (formerly known as Green Cross Corporation) is a biopharmaceutical company that delivers life-saving and life-sustaining protein therapeutics and vaccines. Headquartered in Yongin, South Korea, GC Pharma is one of the leading plasma protein and vaccine product manufacturers globally and has been dedicated to quality healthcare solutions for more than half a century. Green Cross Corporation updated its corporate brand to GC Pharma in early 2018. Green Cross Corporation remains the company’s legal name.

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