Despite lower-than-expected growth in domestic formulations business, Ajanta Pharma (AJP) has delivered a better-than-expected sales performance in 4QFY18 led by strong growth in African branded business. Gross margin improved by 167bps YoY due to better product mix. However, reported EBITDA margin was below our estimate (26.3% vs our estimates of 28.3%) due to higher than expected employee cost and other expenses related to newly commissioned facilities (Guwahati and Dahej). EBITDA was down 13.6% YoY to Rs 1.4bn (in-line with our estimates) which drove PAT decline of 17.1% YoY to Rs 945mn (below our estimates of Rs 991mn). As per the Management, the Company would file 10-12 ANDAs with the US FDA in FY19. Domestic business...