Sanofi’s Emerging Markets Steady Despite Venezuela Volatility

Sanofi reported steady growth in emerging markets in the second quarter despite the volatility in Venezuela and helped by continued momentum in China.

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Sanofi performed "very consistently" in emerging markets in the second quarter, with steady growth across geographies, according to Olivier Charmeil, the French group’s executive vice president, General Medicines & Emerging Markets, although the economic turmoil in Venezuela is expected to drag on performance this year.

Group emerging market sales were "broadly stable" versus last year, rising by 7% excluding Venezuela, CEO Olivier Brandicourt said during...

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