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Shionogi
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Pharma / Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare
Risks
1. Changes in Government Regulations: Shionogi's pharmaceutical products are subject to governmental regulation in the countries in which they are sold. Changes to existing laws or regulations may reduce the demand for its products, adversely affect pricing or require it to incur additional costs.
2. Patent Infringement: Shionogi may face claims of patent infringement due to its research and development activities. This could result in costly legal fees and potential damages.
3. Competition: Shionogi faces competition from other companies in the pharmaceutical industry. These competitors may have greater resources, which could make it difficult to gain market share.
4. Fluctuations in Currency Exchange Rates: Shionogi is a global company, and its revenues and profits can be affected by currency exchange rate fluctuations.
5. Strategic Resource Allocations: Shionogi allocates resources to its various business operations. Poor decisions regarding resource allocations could result in a loss of potential returns.