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Global Pharmaceuticals 6 Mar 24 – INDUSTRY SNAPSHOTS

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LATEST COMPANY NEWS

BioSpace - Biopharma Layoff Tracker 2024: Pfizer, Arrakis, Moderna and More Cut Staff - 4/3/2024

2023 was a tough year for the biopharma industry, with several companies downsizing and restructuring their workforces to try to stay afloat.

For the complete story, see:

https://www.biospace.com/article/biospace-layoff-tracker-2023-athenex-shutters-facility-cuts-staff/

Pharmaceutical Technology - EMA awards double validation for Daiichi Sankyo and AstraZeneca's cancer ADC - 4/3/2024

Two marketing authorisation applications for Daiichi Sankyo and AstraZeneca's jointly developed Dato-DXd (datopotamab deruxtecan) have been greenlighted by the European Medicines Agency (EMA), in two distinct cancer types.

For the complete story, see:

https://www.pharmaceutical-technology.com/news/ema-awards-double-validation-for-daiichi-sankyo-and-astrazenecas-cancer-adc/

Reuters - GSK CEO Emma Walmsley's total pay rises 51% to nearly 13 mln pounds in 2023 - 2/3/2024

GSK (GSK.L), opens new tab CEO Emma Walmsley's total remuneration rose 51% to 12.7 million pounds ($16 million) in 2023, thanks to a big jump in performance-related pay, the British drugmaker's annual report showed on Friday.

For the complete story, see:

https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/gsk-ceo-emma-walmsleys-total-pay-rises-51-nearly-13-mln-pounds-2023-2024-03-01/

Other Stories

Reuters - FDA approves J&J's com - 2/3/2024

Reuters - GSK CEO Emma Walmsley's total pay rises 51% to nearly 13 mln pounds in 2023 - 2/3/2024

South China Morning Post - Shanghai Pharma slides 24pc after fraud probe report - 2/3/2024

BioProcess International - AstraZeneca to build strategic center in Shanghai - 1/3/2024

CNBC - Judge rejects AstraZeneca's challenge to Medicare drug price negotiations - 1/3/2024

Pharmaceutical Technology - UK MHRA approves new formulation of Amgen's XGEVA - 1/3/2024

Reuters - Bristol Myers CEO says India to have - 29/2/2024

Reuters - Eli Lilly could launch obesity drug in India next year, CEO says - 28/2/2024

Reuters - Novavax says still faces strong headwinds, 2024 sales flat to lower - 28/2/2024

China Daily - AstraZeneca sets global strategic center in Shanghai - 28/2/2024

BioSpace - AbbVie Puts Potential $713M on the Line for OSE's Inflammation Antibody - 28/2/2024

Media Releases

AstraZeneca (NYSE: AZN, LSE: AZN) - Two datopotamab deruxtecan applications validated in the EU for patients with advanced nonsquamous non-small cell lung cancer or HR-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer - 4/3/2024

Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) - RYBREVANT® (amivantamab-vmjw) in Combination With Chemotherapy Is the First FDA Approved Therapy for First-line Treatment of Patients With Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer with EGFR Exon 20 Insertion Mutations - 1/3/2024

Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) - Biosense Webster Announces CE Mark approval in Europe for VARIPULSE™ Pulsed Field Ablation (PFA) Platform - 29/2/2024

Bristol-Myers Squibb (NYSE: BMY) - Bristol Myers Squibb Announces New Data from the Long-Term DAYBREAK Study Reinforcing Efficacy and Safety of Zeposia (ozanimod) in Patients with Relapsing Forms of Multiple Sclerosis - 29/2/2024

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Boehringer Ingelheim Group

Bristol-Myers Squibb (NYSE: BMY)

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Gilead Sciences (NASDAQ: GILD)

GlaxoSmithKline (LSE: GSK)

Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ)

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Novartis (NYSE : NVS)

Pfizer Inc (NYSE : PFE)

Roche Products UK (SIX: RHHBY, LSE: 0TDF)

Sanofi Group (XPAR: SAN)

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BioSpace - Biopharma Layoff Tracker 2024: Pfizer, Arrakis, Moderna and More Cut Staff - 4/3/2024

2023 was a tough year for the biopharma industry, with several companies downsizing and restructuring their workforces to try to stay afloat.

For the complete story, see:

https://www.biospace.com/article/biospace-layoff-tracker-2023-athenex-shutters-facility-cuts-staff/

Pharmaceutical Technology - EMA awards double validation for Daiichi Sankyo and AstraZeneca's cancer ADC - 4/3/2024

Two marketing authorisation applications for Daiichi Sankyo and AstraZeneca's jointly developed Dato-DXd (datopotamab deruxtecan) have been greenlighted by the European Medicines Agency (EMA), in two distinct cancer types.

For the complete story, see:

https://www.pharmaceutical-technology.com/news/ema-awards-double-validation-for-daiichi-sankyo-and-astrazenecas-cancer-adc/

Reuters - GSK CEO Emma Walmsley's total pay rises 51% to nearly 13 mln pounds in 2023 - 2/3/2024

GSK (GSK.L), opens new tab CEO Emma Walmsley's total remuneration rose 51% to 12.7 million pounds ($16 million) in 2023, thanks to a big jump in performance-related pay, the British drugmaker's annual report showed on Friday.

For the complete story, see:

https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/gsk-ceo-emma-walmsleys-total-pay-rises-51-nearly-13-mln-pounds-2023-2024-03-01/

Reuters - FDA approves J&J's com - 2/3/2024

The U.S. health regulator on Friday approved Johnson & Johnson's (JNJ.N), opens new tab therapy in combination with other chemotherapies for the first-line treatment of a type of lung cancer.

For the complete story, see:

https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/fda-approves-jnjs-combination-therapy-patients-with-type-lung-cancer-2024-03-01/

Reuters - GSK CEO Emma Walmsley's total pay rises 51% to nearly 13 mln pounds in 2023 - 2/3/2024

GSK (GSK.L), opens new tab CEO Emma Walmsley's total remuneration rose 51% to 12.7 million pounds ($16 million) in 2023, thanks to a big jump in performance-related pay, the British drugmaker's annual report showed on Friday.

For the complete story, see:

https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/gsk-ceo-emma-walmsleys-total-pay-rises-51-nearly-13-mln-pounds-2023-2024-03-01/

South China Morning Post - Shanghai Pharma slides 24pc after fraud probe report - 2/3/2024

Shares of Shanghai Pharmaceuticals, a leading mainland drug maker and distributor, fell 24 per cent to a record low in Hong Kong after a mainland newspaper reported a fraud investigation into the company.

For the complete story, see:

https://www.scmp.com/print/article/1001851/shanghai-pharma-slides-24pc-after-fraud-probe-report

BioProcess International - AstraZeneca to build strategic center in Shanghai - 1/3/2024

AstraZeneca has announced it will locate its fifth global strategic center in Shanghai, joining centers in Cambridge, UK, Boston and Gaithersburg in the US, and Gothenburg, Sweden.

For the complete story, see:

https://www.bioprocessintl.com/global-markets/astrazeneca-to-build-global-strategic-center-in-shanghai

CNBC - Judge rejects AstraZeneca's challenge to Medicare drug price negotiations - 1/3/2024

A federal judge on Friday rejected AstraZeneca's legal challenge to Medicare's new power to negotiate the prices of certain costly prescription drugs with manufacturers.

For the complete story, see:

https://www.cnbc.com/2024/03/01/medicare-drug-price-negotiations-judge-rejects-astrazeneca-challenge.html

Pharmaceutical Technology - UK MHRA approves new formulation of Amgen's XGEVA - 1/3/2024

The UK Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has granted marketing authorisation for a new formulation of Amgen's XGEVA (denosumab) to prevent serious bone-related complications.

For the complete story, see:

https://www.pharmaceutical-technology.com/news/mhra-approves-formulation-xgeva/

Reuters - Bristol Myers CEO says India to have - 29/2/2024

U.S. drugmaker Bristol Myers Squibb (BMY.N), opens new tab aims to expand its research and development presence in India and expects its newly inaugurated Hyderabad facility to become its largest unit outside the U.S. by 2025, CEO Christopher Boerner said on Tuesday.

For the complete story, see:

https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/bristol-myers-ceo-says-india-have-largest-rd-presence-outside-us-by-2025-2024-02-27/

Reuters - Eli Lilly could launch obesity drug in India next year, CEO says - 28/2/2024

U.S. drugmaker Eli Lilly (LLY.N), opens new tab expects to launch Mounjaro, its blockbuster diabetes drug and wildly popular obesity treatment, in India as early as next year after it clears an ongoing regulatory review, CEO David Ricks told Reuters on Wednesday.

For the complete story, see:

https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/lilly-ceo-says-its-obesity-drug-could-enter-india-early-2025-2024-02-28/

Reuters - Novavax says still faces strong headwinds, 2024 sales flat to lower - 28/2/2024

COVID-19 vaccine maker Novavax (NVAX.O), opens new tab on Wednesday said it still faces significant financial difficulties and expects revenue this year to be flat or lower as it works to pick up U.S. market share from its much larger rivals, Pfizer (PFE.N), opens new tab and Moderna.

For the complete story, see:

https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/novavax-sees-2024-sales-flat-lower-aims-pick-up-covid-vaccine-market-share-2024-02-28/

China Daily - AstraZeneca sets global strategic center in Shanghai - 28/2/2024

Multinational pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca said on Monday that Shanghai will be its fifth global strategic center, leveraging on the city's as well as China's market strength and reflecting the confidence of the United Kingdom-based company's development in the country.

For the complete story, see:

https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202402/28/WS65de87a6a31082fc043b972f.html

BioSpace - AbbVie Puts Potential $713M on the Line for OSE's Inflammation Antibody - 28/2/2024

AbbVie on Wednesday entered into a strategic partnership with OSE Immunotherapeutics to advance the French biotech's early-stage monoclonal antibody OSE-230 as a treatment for chronic and severe inflammation.

For the complete story, see:

https://www.biospace.com/article/abbvie-puts-potential-713m-on-the-line-for-ose-s-inflammation-antibody/

Media Releases

AstraZeneca (NYSE: AZN, LSE: AZN) - Two datopotamab deruxtecan applications validated in the EU for patients with advanced nonsquamous non-small cell lung cancer or HR-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer - 4/3/2024

Parallel applications based on TROPION-Lung01 and TROPION-Breast01 Phase III trial results demonstrating AstraZeneca and Daiichi Sankyo's datopotamab deruxtecan significantly improved progression-free survival vs. chemotherapy in two types of cancer

The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has validated two marketing authorisation applications (MAAs) for AstraZeneca and Daiichi Sankyo's datopotamab deruxtecan (Dato-DXd) in two types of cancer. One MAA is for the treatment of adult patients with locally advanced or metastatic nonsquamous non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) who require systemic therapy following prior treatment. The other MAA is for the treatment of adult patients with unresectable or metastatic hormone receptor (HR)-positive, HER2-negative (IHC 0, IHC 1+ or IHC 2+/ISH-) breast cancer who have progressed on and are not suitable for endocrine therapy and received at least one additional systemic therapy.

The validations confirm the completion of the applications and commence the scientific review process by the EMA's Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use. The applications are based on data from the pivotal TROPION-Lung01 and TROPION-Breast01 Phase III trials presented during two Presidential Symposia at the 2023 European Society for Medical Oncology Congress.

Datopotamab deruxtecan is a specifically engineered TROP2-directed DXd antibody drug conjugate (ADC) discovered by Daiichi Sankyo and being jointly developed by AstraZeneca and Daiichi Sankyo.

Susan Galbraith, Executive Vice President, Oncology R&D, AstraZeneca, said: "Our ambition is for datopotamab deruxtecan to improve upon and replace conventional chemotherapy in the treatment of multiple cancer types. Today's dual validation of our applications in lung and breast cancers brings this potential medicine a meaningful step closer to redefining treatment expectations for patients with two of the most common cancers in Europe."

Ken Takeshita, MD, Global Head, R&D, Daiichi Sankyo, said: "The EMA validation is an important first step toward bringing this TROP2-directed antibody drug conjugate to eligible patients in Europe with nonsquamous lung cancer and HR-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer. This news builds on our recent regulatory progress in the US, where our lung cancer application has been accepted and our breast cancer application is underway, underscoring our commitment to changing the standard of care by developing new medicines to help as many patients worldwide as possible."

Additional regulatory submissions for datopotamab deruxtecan in lung cancer and breast cancer are underway in the US and globally.

https://www.astrazeneca.com/media-centre/press-releases/2024/ema-validates-dato-dxd-maas-for-nsq-nsclc-and-bc.html

Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) - RYBREVANT® (amivantamab-vmjw) in Combination With Chemotherapy Is the First FDA Approved Therapy for First-line Treatment of Patients With Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer with EGFR Exon 20 Insertion Mutations - 1/3/2024

Approval is based on results from the Phase 3 PAPILLON study, which demonstrated RYBREVANT® plus chemotherapy reduced the risk of disease progression or death by 61 percent versus chemotherapy alone in patients with previously untreated NSCLC with EGFR exon 20 insertion mutations

National Comprehensive Cancer Network ® (NCCN ®) updated its NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology (NCCN Guidelines ®) to recommend amivantamab-vmjw (RYBREVANT®) plus chemotherapy as a preferred first-line regimen for patients with NSCLC with EGFR exon 20 insertion mutations

Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) announced today that following a priority review, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved RYBREVANT® (amivantamab-vmjw) in combination with chemotherapy (carboplatin-pemetrexed) for the first-line treatment of patients with locally advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) with epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) exon 20 insertion mutations as detected by an FDA-approved test.1 This FDA action converts the May 2021 accelerated approval of RYBREVANT® to a full approval based on the confirmatory Phase 3 PAPILLON study.

"When aiming for the best possible treatment outcomes, a targeted approach should be used in the first line for patients with EGFR exon 20 insertion mutations, as this is a commonly applied practice for patients with NSCLC harboring other molecular driver alterations," said Joshua K. Sabari, M.D.*, an oncologist at NYU Langone's Perlmutter Cancer Center and study investigator.* "The results observed in the PAPILLON study showed significant improvement in progression-free survival, supporting the use of this regimen as the potential standard-of-care in the first-line treatment of these patients."

Worldwide, lung cancer is one of the most common cancers, with NSCLC making up 80 to 85 percent of all lung cancer cases.2,3 Alterations in EGFR are the most common actionable driver mutations in NSCLC.4 Clinical data show patients with EGFR exon 20 insertion mutations generally experience limited benefits with currently approved third-generation EGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitors and chemotherapy.5,6 NSCLC driven by EGFR exon 20 insertion mutations carries a worse prognosis and shorter survival rates compared with lung cancer driven by other EGFR driver mutations.7

"For patients with lung cancer and their families, each breakthrough in treatment provides not only a new option, but a potential lifeline. The approval of RYBREVANT plus chemotherapy heralds a promising new first-line treatment option for patients newly diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer where their driver mutation is an EGFR exon 20 insertion," said Marcia Horn**, Executive Director of the Exon 20 Group and CEO of ICAN, International Cancer Advocacy Network. "This new regimen is a major advance over chemotherapy alone. We've seen first-hand the extended survival that Exon 20 Group patients experienced on RYBREVANT plus chemotherapy in the PAPILLON study, and we're delighted that this historic treatment option, which specifically targets the EGFR exon 20 insertion mutation, has been approved."

The FDA approval is based on positive results from the randomized, open-label Phase 3 PAPILLON study, which showed RYBREVANT® plus chemotherapy resulted in a 61 percent reduction in the risk of disease progression or death compared to chemotherapy alone.1 Results also showed treatment with RYBREVANT® plus chemotherapy improved objective response rate (ORR) and progression-free survival (PFS).1 Based on PAPILLON data, the National Comprehensive Cancer Network ® (NCCN ®) updated its' NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines (NCCN Guidelines®) to include a category 1 recommendation for amivantamab-vmjw (RYBREVANT®) plus chemotherapy as a preferred first-line therapy for patients with NSCLC with EGFR exon 20 insertion mutations.8 †‡

"We are redefining care for patients with non-small cell lung cancer by advancing innovative regimens that can be used early, with the goal of extending survival," said Kiran Patel, M.D., Vice President, Clinical Development, Solid Tumors, Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine. "RYBREVANT plus chemotherapy is the first targeted approach approved for the first-line treatment of patients with NSCLC with EGFR exon 20 insertion mutations. We look forward to building on this latest milestone as we continue to accelerate our transformative lung cancer portfolio."

Warnings and Precautions include Infusion Related Reactions (IRR), Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD)/Pneumonitis, Dermatologic Adverse Reactions, Ocular Toxicity and Embryo-fetal Toxicity. The most common adverse reactions (≥20 percent) were rash, nail toxicity, stomatitis, IRR, fatigue, edema, constipation, decreased appetite, nausea, COVID-19, diarrhea and vomiting. The most common Grade 3 or 4 laboratory abnormalities (≥2 percent) were decreased albumin, increased alanine aminotransferase, increased gamma-glutamyl transferase, decreased sodium, decreased potassium, decreased magnesium, and decreases in white blood cells, hemoglobin, neutrophils, platelets, and lymphocytes.

https://www.jnj.com/media-center/press-releases/rybrevant-amivantamab-vmjw-in-combination-with-chemotherapy-is-the-first-fda-approved-therapy-for-first-line-treatment-of-patients-with-non-small-cell-lung-cancer-with-egfr-exon-20-insertion-mutations

Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) - Biosense Webster Announces CE Mark approval in Europe for VARIPULSE™ Pulsed Field Ablation (PFA) Platform - 29/2/2024

Regulatory approval for the first fully integrated PFA system with a CARTO-enabled simple and reproducible workflow.

Integrated with the world's leading CARTO™ 3D Cardiac Mapping System for the treatment of symptomatic drug refractory recurrent paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (AF).

CE Mark follows recent approval of the VARIPULSE™ Platform in Japan.

Biosense Webster, Inc., a global leader in cardiac arrhythmia treatment and part of Johnson & Johnson MedTech, today announced European CE mark approval of the VARIPULSE™ Platform for the treatment of symptomatic drug refractory recurrent paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (AF) using pulsed field ablation (PFA). The VARIPULSE™ Platform is comprised of the VARIPULSE™ Catheter, a variable-loop multielectrode catheter; the TRUPULSE™ Generator, a multichannel PFA generator; and CARTO™ 3 System, the world's leading 3D cardiac mapping system. The VARIPULSE™ Platform is the first and only CARTO™ -integrated PFA system, enabling an intuitive and reproducible workflow with real-time visualization and feedback mechanisms.

The safety and efficacy of the VARIPULSE™ Platform was investigated in the inspIRE trial, which included 186 patients in Canada and Europe.1 Updated one-year follow-up data was presented this month at the AF Symposium in Boston, demonstrating that among participants receiving optimal PFA applications, 80% achieved freedom from recurrence with zero primary adverse events.2** Furthermore, the primary effectiveness endpoint (PEE) of acute pulmonary vein isolation and 12-month freedom from atrial arrhythmia recurrence (AF, Atrial Tachycardia, or Atrial Flutter) was 75.6%.2 The study reported a low fluoroscopy time of 7.8 minutes, partly attributed to the integration of the VARIPULSE™ Catheter to the CARTO™ 3 System and a good safety profile with no (0.0%) primary adverse events reported.2

"CE mark approval of the VARIPULSE™ Platform represents a significant advance in catheter ablation technology, allowing electrophysiologists to offer patients in Europe pulsed field ablation treatment with real-time integrated 3D mapping," said Tom De Potter,***MD, Associate Director, Cardiovascular Center, OLV Hospital Aalst, Belgium". "Significantly, the VARIPULSE™ Platform is fully integrated with the CARTO™ 3 System, enabling a simplified workflow with minimal fluoroscopy time. Most importantly, the recent published data on the VARIPULSE™ Platform demonstrates the safety using pulsed field ablation for patients being treated for AF."

Catheter ablation is a minimally invasive procedure performed by an electrophysiologist to treat heart rhythm disorders, including AF, by interrupting irregular electrical pathways in the heart by delivering either heat (radiofrequency ablation) or cold (cryoablation).3 PFA represents a new approach to treating AF, utilizing a controlled electric field to selectively ablate cardiac tissue that causes the irregular heartbeat through a process called irreversible electroporation (IRE).4 Because the pulsed field energy is minimally thermal, IRE offers the potential to reduce the risk of damage to surrounding tissues including esophageal, pulmonary vein, and phrenic nerve injury.4

"At Biosense Webster, we continually seek to push the boundaries of science and technology innovation in cardiac ablation. CE mark approval of the VARIPULSE™ Platform is testament to this, now offering healthcare professionals the potential to improve outcomes for people living with atrial fibrillation while setting a new standard in cardiac electrophysiological mapping," said Jasmina Brooks, President, Biosense Webster. "We believe pulsed field ablation has the potential to offer safer, more consistent and efficient workflows, and the VARIPULSE™ Platform uniquely offers physicians a simple and reproducible PFA workflow with 3D visualization, in real-time."

AF is the most common type of cardiac arrhythmia, affecting over 11 million people in Europe.5,6,7 If left untreated, patients face a fivefold increased risk of stroke7, while their risk of death doubles7. By 2030, prevalence is projected to increase by up to 70 percent7 presenting an urgent need for innovative treatment solutions that deliver better outcomes for people living with AF while providing healthcare professionals with increased flexibility and efficiency.

https://www.jnj.com/media-center/press-releases/biosense-webster-announces-ce-mark-approval-in-europe-for-varipulse-pulsed-field-ablation-pfa-platform

Bristol-Myers Squibb (NYSE: BMY) - Bristol Myers Squibb Announces New Data from the Long-Term DAYBREAK Study Reinforcing Efficacy and Safety of Zeposia (ozanimod) in Patients with Relapsing Forms of Multiple Sclerosis - 29/2/2024

Sustained efficacy was confirmed with an annualized relapse rate of 0.098 and 67% of patients were relapse-free at six years

Safety was consistent with prior findings and the established safety profile of Zeposia with nearly 10 years of clinical experience

In a separate DAYBREAK analysis, nearly 97% of followed patients were relapse-free at 90 days post Zeposia discontinuation; patients that did relapse showed no evidence of rebound effect

PRINCETON, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Bristol Myers Squibb (NYSE: BMY) today announced new results from the Phase 3 DAYBREAK open-label extension trial, demonstrating the long-term efficacy and safety profile of Zeposia (ozanimod) in patients with relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis (MS). These data (Poster #P090) and nine additional abstracts will be presented at the 9th annual Americas Committee for Treatment and Research in Multiple Sclerosis (ACTRIMS) Forum 2024 in West Palm Beach, Florida taking place February 29 to March 2.

In the DAYBREAK long-term extension study, treatment with Zeposia demonstrated a low annualized relapse rate of 0.098. Three- and six-month confirmed disability progression was absent in 82.8% and 84.8% of participants in the trial respectively. At Month 60, the adjusted mean number of new/enlarging T2 lesions per scan (range: 0.79-0.93) and the adjusted mean number of gadolinium-enhancing lesions (0.06-0.08) were similar across patient cohorts.

"These DAYBREAK data continue to validate the role of Zeposia in the long-term management of relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis, with two-thirds of patients relapse-free at six years of treatment," said Bruce Cree, MD, PhD, MAS, study investigator and professor of Clinical Neurology, University of California San Francisco (UCSF) Weill Institute for Neurosciences and Clinical Research Director, UCSF MS Center. "These findings add to our confidence in Zeposia as an important treatment option for people living with the disease, highlighting its efficacy and safety over time."

In the DAYBREAK trial, 2,494 participants were exposed to Zeposia for an average of 60.9 months (12,664.7 person-years); 2,219 participants (89.0%) had any treatment-emergent adverse event (TEAE), 381 (15.3%) had a serious TEAE and 98 (3.9%) discontinued the study due to a TEAE. The most common TEAEs were nasopharyngitis (21.3%), headache (17.1%), COVID-19 infection (16.5%) and upper respiratory tract infection (12.4%). No new safety signals emerged; data from this long-term observational study of patients treated for up to 81.5 months were consistent with the established safety profile of Zeposia.

Additionally, a separate analysis (Poster #P097) was conducted to assess the risk of rebound after Zeposia discontinuation in the DAYBREAK trial. Five hundred forty-four participants (21.8%) discontinued the study early, while 1,950 participants (78.2%) remained on treatment until the end of the trial. Approximately 2.2% were known to have relapsed after permanently discontinuing Zeposia, with 87.3% of relapses occurring between 29 and 90 days (median time to onset: 61 days) after discontinuation. Nearly all patients were not taking any disease modifying therapy for MS at the time of relapse. Most relapses were mild (n=20 [36.4%]) or moderate (n=34 [61.8%]) and most patients made a complete recovery. No post-treatment relapse was associated with rebound effect, characterized by severe exacerbation of disease or severe persistent increase in disability.

"Currently no cure exists for multiple sclerosis, but effective strategies and treatments can help slow disease progression and alleviate symptoms," said Jonathan Sadeh, MD, MSc, senior vice president and head of global program leaders, Immunology, Cardiovascular and Neuroscience development, Bristol Myers Squibb. "These DAYBREAK efficacy, safety and rebound data underscore a consistent and sustained safety and efficacy profile and add to the body of evidence supporting Zeposia's role in the treatment armamentarium. We remain focused on advancing care and delivering meaningful innovations in neuroscience, including for the millions of people impacted by relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis."

At the ACTRIMS Forum 2024, Bristol Myers Squibb and collaborators will present multiple abstracts that reinforce the company's growing body of research on Zeposia as a treatment for relapsing forms of MS and unwavering commitment to people living with the disease.

https://news.bms.com/news/corporate-financial/2024/Bristol-Myers-Squibb-Announces-New-Data-from-the-Long-Term-DAYBREAK-Study-Reinforcing-Efficacy-and-Safety-of-Zeposia-ozanimod-in-Patients-with-Relapsing-Forms-of-Multiple-Sclerosis/default.aspx

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Photocatalytic Technologies in the Removal of Pharmaceuticals from Aquatic Systems

Singh Permender, Sandeep Kumar, Krishan Kumar, Parmod Kumar, Vinita Bhankar

ABSTRACT

The need for pharmaceuticals for their use as medicines is rapidly increasing. Consequently, the pharmaceutical industries are springing up quickly to meet the demand. There are many factors that contribute to the production of increasingly inventive pharmaceuticals, including the continual progress of medicinal science, improvements in research and development, and large investments in healthcare. However, the widespread use of pharmaceuticals and their improper release into bodies of water have badly contaminated the water resources and consequently adversely affected the marine life. This is due to the high persistence of several pharmaceuticals and their metabolites, which prevent their breakdown for long time in the aquatic environments. The most common growing pharmaceutical contaminants are analgesics, β-blockers, lipid-lowering pharmaceuticals, antiepileptics, anti-inflammatories, and antibiotics. As a result, the degradation of emerging pharmaceutical pollutants in wastewater is one of the current major global concerns in order to meet the demand for safe water and safeguard aquatic life. Many techniques have been developed recently for pharmaceutical pollutants removal, but at the present time, the photocatalysis approach is the most efficient for eradicating newly emerging pharmaceutical contaminants. It is because the photocatalysis approach has various advantages such as the higher catalytic efficiencies, rapid reaction, no secondary hazardous products, low cost, reusable, complete degradation, and use of sustainable solar energy to trigger catalyst for pharmaceuticals eradication. Various visible light-driven photocatalysts for pharmaceutical pollutants degradation are explored in this chapter along with degradation reaction mechanisms and adverse effects of these pollutants.

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The Industry

Who We Are

Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) created the Medicine Assistance Tool (MAT) to provide a dedicated search engine that allows users to search for financial assistance resources available to them, their loved ones or patients in their lives through the various biopharmaceutical industry programs available for patients who are eligible.

Building upon the Partnership for Prescription Assistance (PPA), MAT gives patients, loved ones and health care providers a single point of access to hundreds of public and private assistance programs, as well as connecting them with more transparent information about the cost of medicine.

PhRMA represents the top innovative biopharmaceutical research companies. MAT is the result of an ongoing effort between PhRMA, health care providers, pharmacists, patient advocacy organizations and community groups interested in helping patients access the information they need to be more empowered as they navigate a complex, and sometimes overwhelming, health care system. MAT's focus is to help people who visit the site be more aware of the various programs that make prescriptions more affordable for those in need.

The groups that support MAT include the largest and most influential in health care, ranging from patient groups to consumer groups to health care provider organizations and more.

Source: medicineassistancetools.org

Source: The Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America, PhRMA

https://mat.org/Who-We-Are

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The Importance of Strong Trade Policy in Driving Biopharmaceutical Innovation

A once-in-a-century global pandemic has reinforced the value of the scientific advances America's innovative and indispensable biopharmaceutical industry made possible. The industry has been working around the clock for more than a year to research, develop and deliver safe and effective therapeutics and vaccines to combat COVID-19. To enhance patient access to innovative medicines during this pandemic and beyond, governments should institute and strengthen policies that incentivize the research, development, manufacturing and trade of new medicines for patients.

The majority of the world's medical innovation occurs in the United States because it supports a market-based policy environment that protects intellectual property, encourages and recognizes the value of medical innovation and facilitates the flow of resources necessary to fuel research and development. As a result, in 2020 alone, America's biopharmaceutical sector generated $60 billion in exports and supported more than 4 million American jobs.i,ii Trade policy is a vital tool for ensuring that foreign countries protect U.S. intellectual property, value U.S. innovation, provide non-discriminatory and transparent administrative processes and commit to adopt policies that will expand global access to innovative treatments. Through the negotiation and enforcement of ambitious trade agreements, the United States can significantly expand its exports, and U.S. trading partners can become stronger and more reliable partners in promoting and benefitting from today's discoveries and encouraging tomorrow's new medicines and cures.

Unfortunately, some foreign governments use unfair trade practices to undermine American inventions and disadvantage U.S. companies in foreign markets. In some cases, as with Australia and South Korea, the United States has an existing trade agreement, but our trading partner has not implemented or enforced key commitments. In other cases, as with Japan and India, the country regularly takes actions that fail to value U.S. innovation or that are designed to favor local companies at the expense of U.S. innovators. In either scenario, the U.S. government must hold its trading partners accountable. Millions of jobs in America — and many more millions of patients' lives around the world — hang in the balance.

Some governments are seeking to waive international commitments to honor intellectual property rights for COVID-19 vaccines under the World Trade Organization (WTO) Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS). This harmful approach fails to examine and address the real barriers to equitable vaccine distribution and could undermine the global pandemic response.

Biopharmaceutical innovators depend on strong regulatory systems, robust intellectual property protections and enforcement and fair and transparent access to overseas markets through the operation of competitive markets or other procedures that appropriately recognize the value of innovative medicines.

America's trade policy therefore should:

Enforce existing trade agreements by ensuring that our trading partners value U.S. innovation and implement and enforce their trade obligations.

Eliminate government pricing policies that do not appropriately value U.S. innovation by holding decision-makers accountable to frameworks established under trade agreements.

Uphold sound patent law by not allowing trading partners to infringe or misinterpret rules or diminish or modify globally-defined patentability criteria.

Challenge illegal localization barriers by opposing requirements designed to block foreign imports and enrich local competitors.

Reject compulsory licensing, or the elimination of certain patent rights, by preventing foreign governments from expropriating — or threatening to expropriate — American innovations. Too often compulsory licensing is used as a tool to implement industrial policy or as undue leverage in pricing negotiations between governments and right holders

The U.S. government must firmly enforce existing trade obligations and ambitiously negotiate new trade commitments that ensure effective regulatory regimes, the protection of intellectual property and transparent and non-discriminatory pharmaceutical pricing and reimbursement regimes that provide procedural fairness and full market access for American products. In times of crisis like the COVID-19 pandemic, the world needs innovation more than ever. Patents and other intellectual property protections have enabled a rapid response to the coronavirus and can help address future challenges. By adopting these policies, U.S. trading partners can help to deliver life-saving treatments, vaccines and cures to every corner of the world.

Source: The Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America, PhRMA

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INDUSTRY OVERVIEW

The Pharmaceutical Industry in Germany (Issue 2021/2022)

Germany - Europe's Largest Pharmaceutical Market

"Germany is one of the most developed healthcare markets in the world and a strategic gateway to the EU single market for international companies."

EUR 46.4 bln pharmaceutical industry revenue in 2019 - the biggest pharmaceutical market in Europe

5.1% annual revenue growth in the pharmaceutical market (pharmacies and clinics) over a five- year period (CAGR 2014-2019)

12.5% of revenue invested in R&D in 2018 - the highest rate among all major industry sectors in Germany

EUR 83.2 bln in exports of pharmaceuticals in 2018 - the world's leading exporter of medicinal products

EUR 7.4 bln R&D investments by pharmaceutical companies in Germany in 2018

83 mln population drives domestic demand for health- care products and services

Combining cutting edge innovation, a long tradition as the "world´s pharmacy" and continuously growing demand for healthcare products, Germany is the ideal location for pharmaceutical R&D, production, and sales of medicines. Driven by trends such as demographic change, a rise in chronic diseases and an increasing emphasis on prevention and self-medication, Europe's biggest pharmaceutical market is growing faster than the German economy. Germany belongs to the world's leading clinical trials locations and based on R&D investment and patent application levels is the leading location for pharmaceutical innovation in Europe. Building on these competencies, many German organizations have become key contributors in the global fight against the Covid-19 pandemic.

The country is the largest exporter of medicinal products and ranks among the top pharmaceutical producers worldwide. In light of the global need for personalized medicine, Germany has also evolved into one of the main suppliers of novel biopharmaceuticals. Located in the heart of Europe and benefiting from excellent infrastructure and a highly skilled workforce, the continent's most populous country offers attractive opportunities and a favorable investment climate for pharmaceutical companies planning to expand internationally.

The Pharmaceutical Industry in Numbers

Germany's industry numbers speak for themselves and for a secure and successful investment in the country.

Europe's Biggest Market

Germany constitutes the major European pharma- ceutical market and the fourth largest worldwide after the USA, China and Japan. In 2019, revenues in the overall pharmaceutical market increased by 5.7 percent, reaching EUR 46.4 billion (ex-manufacturer prices). Approximately 86 percent of revenues were generated in the pharmacy segment, while 14 per- cent were being made in the clinic segment. During the same year, drug sales by pharmacies (including mail-order pharmacies) rose to EUR 58.8 billion (ex- pharmacy prices), corresponding to growth of 5.3 percent. Prescription-only medicines accounted for 88 percent of these sales. Whereas non-pre- scription medicines only generated 12 percent of revenue, they accounted for half of units sold.

Strong Industry Base

More than 500 pharmaceutical companies are located in Germany, including domestic corpora- tions as well as subsidiaries of international enter- prises. These range from big corporates like Bayer, Boehringer Ingelheim and Merck to small innova- tive biotechnology start-ups. As in other economic sectors, SMEs constitute the backbone of the pharmaceutical industry, with around 90 percent of manufacturers having less than 500 employees. In 2017, 234 of these companies employed fewer than 20 staff. Overall, the German pharmaceutical industry has a workforce of 120,000 people (2019).

Leading Pharmaceutical Supplier

Following its tradition as the "world's pharmacy," Germany generated production value of EUR 36.1 billion in 2018, making it the leading pharmaceuti- cal manufacturing location in the EU. Located in the heart of Europe and embedded into global supply chains, the country imported medicines worth EUR 56.9 billion in 2018, equivalent to an increase of 8.1 percent. During the same period, exports of pharmaceuticals grew by 10.3 percent reaching EUR 83.2 billion, consolidating Germany's position as the world's leading supplier of medica- tions and the second largest importer.

R&D Excellence and Innovation

Germany provides the perfect environment for the development and production of research intensive, high grade products. In 2018, the pharmaceutical industry in Germany invested almost EUR 7.4 billion in R&D more than in any other European country. The German pharmaceutical sector shows the highest research intensity across all major German industries about 12.5 percent of revenues were reinvested in R&D in 2018. With 499 clinical trials financed by research-based pharmaceutical companies in 2019, Germany ranks fifth worldwide. Based on the number of patent applications, the country is leading in pharmaceutical innovation in Europe. In 2018, some 584 patents were registered with the European Patent Office by the pharmaceutical industry in Germany.

Market Opportunities & Trends

Growing Healthcare Market

With 83 million inhabitants, Europe's most populous country also represents the biggest healthcare market in the region with expenditure continuously rising. This offers interesting opportunities for international companies operating in the market. In 2018, health expenditure in Germany reached a new high of EUR 390.6 billion, corresponding to a per capita spending of EUR 4,712. Between 2013 and 2018, the country's healthcare market grew by almost 4.4 percent per year on average. The healthcare sector currently accounts for almost 12 percent of German GDP, with the share steadily increasing as annual growth rates exceed the pace of overall domestic economic growth. Driven by developments like demographic change, the growing prevalence of chronic diseases, and the recent Covid-19 outbreak, this upwards trend in annual German health expenditure is expected to continue, after already exceeding the EUR 400 billion mark in 2019.

Demographic Change

One of the main drivers of the healthcare market is demographic change. Germany, like much of Europe, has an aging society. Birth rates remain low while life expectancy at birth continues to grow - reaching 84 years for women and 79 years for men in 2020. Today, approximately half of the German population is older than 45 years of age and about 22 percent are at least 65 years old, making it one of the world's oldest populations. Forecasts suggest that the share of the"65 plus" generation will increase to about one third of the population by 2035. This age group already accounts for around half of overall healthcare expenditure in Germany. Moreover, the number of people aged 85 or more is expected to rise to 3.3 million by 2025 - equivalent to four percent of the population. In 2019, more than 4.2 million people in Germany were in need of care. The risk of illness - and the probability of being affected by several chronic diseases - goes up as age levels rise. This leads to greater demand in the domestic healthcare sector.

Chronic Diseases

The treatment of the growing number of patients affected by (age-related) chronic and incommunicable diseases constitutes a major concern of the German healthcare system. Together, cardiovascular diseases, psychological disorders and musculoskeletal diseases account for more than one third of overall healthcare spending in Germany (36.9 percent in 2015). Chronic lung diseases, cancer and diabetes mellitus being the most common metabolic disorder - are also widespread among the general population. Estimates suggest that around six percent of German adults suffer from asthma and almost 10 percent of adults have diabetes mellitus (including around 2 million people with undetected diabetes). The German market offers attractive opportunities for pharmaceutical companies providing innovative drugs and novel, more customized therapies also for patients diagnosed with chronic diseases.

Health Insurance

Mandatory health insurance and different sources of financing contribute to solid healthcare provision including access to medicines - in Germany. Almost 88 percent of the German populations are insured by one of the more than 100 statutory health insurance companies, with around 10.5 percent of the population being privately insured. In 2018, public and private health insurers covered nearly two thirds of total healthcare spending in Germany, accounting for 56.8 and 8.5 percent respectively. The remaining amount was funded by private and public households, social long-term care insurance, employers, statutory accident insurance and the statutory pension fund. Pharmaceutical spending by statutory health insurances increased by 4.7 percent in 2019, reaching EUR 41.7 billion, whereby oncological treatments accounted for 42 percent of additional expenses. Moreover, costs were driven by growing expenses for pharmaceuticals for stroke prophylaxis and ant rheumatic drugs amongst others. During the same period, the leading indication areas in terms of statutory health insurer expenditures were antineoplastic, immunosuppressive drugs, anti- diabetics, and anticoagulants.

"Out-of-Pocket" Payments

Increasingly, patients are also paying for medicines "out-of-pocket", mainly for over-the-counter medicines and co-payments for prescribed drugs. This trend is also driven by so-called "switches", meaning that previous prescription-only medicines gain the non-prescription status. This was the case for 25 treatments between 2007 and the beginning of 2020. In the light of growing health- care expenses, self-medication and consultation provided by local pharmacies may also relieve doctors and health insurers.

Over-the-Counter (OTC) Market

Market Trends

Germany's consumer health market is enjoying constant growth thanks to an increasing focus on preventive healthcare and self-medication within German society. Following current health and wellness trends and the desire to grow older in good health, more and more Germans display growing health awareness levels and an interest in a more active and healthy lifestyle. Many consumers adopt a prevention-based attitude and are willing to invest in their health by spending money on products supporting personal wellbeing. Moreover, patients may use OTC medicines to treat relatively minor ailments including colds, sore throats and the like.

Market Segments

The German OTC market comprises two major segments: non-prescription drugs and health products. Non prescription drugs include pharmacy-only drugs as well as OTC drugs that may also be sold outside of pharmacies. Product groups that are not subject to pharmaceutical legislation for example, nutritional supplements, healing earths and seawater nasal sprays belong markets. The average annual growth rate of the German OTC market amounts to four percent for the period 2014 to 2019. In 2019, revenues increased by 3.7 percent to almost EUR 10.7 billion. More than EUR 7.2 billion was generated in the non-prescription drugs segment and over EUR 3.4 billion with health products - corresponding to a sales volume of 811 million and 744 million pack- aging units respectively. Although self-medication represents the major share of OTC sales, OTC products prescribed by physicians represent a further opportunity.

Opportunities

Remedies for the respiratory system and pain treatments account for the highest share of overall OTC sales via pharmacies (including mail order). In 2019, the vitamins and minerals seg- ment demonstrated the highest growth rate (6.8 percent), with revenue exceeding EUR 1.1 billion. After double-digit growth in previous years, sales of probiotics for the digestive tract increased by seven percent reaching EUR 163 million in 2019. In terms of sales volume, eye medicines (4.9 percent), vitamins and mineral nutrients (3.7 percent) as well as remedies for the bladder and reproductive organs (3.6 percent) recorded the strongest increase. The segment of OTC phytopharmaceuticals and homeopathic remedies accounted for 31 percent of total non-prescription drug sales by pharmacies. Future forecasts suggest a positive market development and expect OTC drug sales to grow by around three percent per year between 2019 and 2029.

Biopharmaceuticals

Increasing Market Share

The development of biological drugs has led to substantial shifts in the pharmaceutical industry landscape in recent years. Large companies have moved their focus from small molecule drugs towards the development and production of complex biological compounds that are made with the help of a variety of organisms. Because of their high therapeutic potential, biologics have taken up a considerable share of the pharmaceutical market in Germany: From 2015 to 2019, the biologics market grew by 11.6 percent on average annually - more than twice the growth of the overall pharma market. The total revenue of biopharmaceuticals in Germany is EUR 12.7 billion (2019), equivalent to more than a quarter of the market for pharmaceuticals.

Market penetration has been steadily increasing in recent years, but differs according to therapeutic area. Biopharmaceuticals generate 80 percent of immunology sales, whereas the figure is as low as three percent for cardiovascular indications. Biopharmaceutical sales in oncology grew by 23 percent in 2019, but the highest growth rate was recorded by anti-infective with an increase of 40 percent.

Development Pipeline

The growing importance of biopharmaceuticals is also reflected in the development pipeline. As of 2019, companies active in pharma R&D in Germany were developing 640 biologics in clinical development 82 percent of phase III assets were new biological entities. Gene therapies experienced the fastest increase, with an average growth of over 10 percent per year since 2015. Key areas of biologics development are oncology, immunology and infectious diseases. In the last three years, biopharmaceuticals accounted for more than half of all drug approvals in the European Union.

Biosimilars

As innovative biological drug patents expire, more pharma companies have the opportunity to manufacture and commercialize the compound - a key factor in pharma market dynamics in recent years. Germany has shown its strength as a world- class manufacturing location and is now one of the global biopharma production centers. Most of the biologicals recently developed are antibodies that need to be produced in larger quantities than the first-wave biologics which hit the market in the previous decades. Due to the challenges that this trend creates for the industry, biopharma manufacturing will continue to be a demanding activity that requires suitable expertise and infrastructure - making Germany a prime location in this field. In 2019, pharma companies active in Germany were developing 20 biosimilar products in phase III alone. From 2007 to 2019, biosimilars sales achieved a CAGR of 69 percent.

Pharma Manufacturing

Major Production Location

Germany is one of the world's top locations for pharmaceutical production. In 2018, pharmaceutical production volume reached EUR 36 billion equivalent to 18 percent year-on-year growth. According to EFPIA, Germany is the biggest pharmaceutical manufacturing location within the European Union and ranks second in Europe after Switzerland. In the field of biopharmaceutical production, Germany has the second highest figures worldwide after the USA. Two important factors contributing to this excellent position are the high-performing industrial infrastructure and the long-standing strength of the local chemical industry. Between 2010 and 2019, pharmaceutical manufacturers in Germany recorded an increase in the gross value added by 17 percent. In 2017, the gross value added in the pharmaceutical sector was over EUR 135 thousand per employee.

Contract Manufacturing Organizations

Germany is also home to outstanding contract manufacturers. International and national clients can easily obtain any service they require - from initial product idea to final product - at moderate cost. Boehringer Ingelheim, for example, is the only company in the world that is active across the entire biopharmaceutical process chain. This enables faster timelines and simpler coordination of processes worldwide. The Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy's "Health Made in Germany" initiative can help along with GTAI to identify possible partners. Its "German Biomanufacturing Guide" provides a comprehensive over- view of active in Germany.

High Production Standards

Germany is an ideal production location for research-intensive, high-grade products. It places a high value on technology; this stemming from the country's long history of developing and manufacturing high-quality pharmaceutical products. The country's particular strength lies in producing complex products where containment and sterile environments are critical. Hundreds of thousands of highly skilled employees in medical-technical, pharmaceutical-technical and engineering back- grounds enable companies to utilize efficient and complex production processes. Contractual agreements are secure and foreign patent holders are equally well protected as Germans.

Investment and Trade

The investment activity of pharmaceutical companies in Germany has been experiencing a steady increase in recent years. Most of the investments were aimed at capacity increases, which underline the confidence of the local companies in sustained growth. In the course of the global effort to tackle the Covid-19 pandemic, calls for a reinvigoration of small molecule drug and API manufacturing have been increasingly heard. The economic stimulus package passed in June 2020 dedicates EUR 1 billion to this objective. This measure aims to reduce the dependency on global supply chains and is expected to trigger substantial investments in the German pharmaceutical production sector in the near future. The strong export orientation of the German pharmaceutical industry shows its competitiveness: In 2018, about two thirds of its sales were generated abroad. The export volume of pharmaceuticals has been growing continuously since 2012 by 7.4 percent on average annually.

Research Excellence

Research Landscape

Over 30 biotechnology clusters contribute substantially to the advancement of pharmaceutical innovation by bundling scientific expertise as well as connecting academic and industrial players in the field of drug development. In addition to the over 400 universities in Germany, numerous specialized research institutes - including the Fraunhofer Society, the Max-Planck-Society, the Helmholtz Centres and the Leibniz Association - conduct world-class fundamental and applied scientific research. In total, there are over 1,000 publicly financed research institutions and more than 500 pharmaceutical companies in Germany, creating an innovation ecosystem that enjoys global acclaim.

The Federal Ministry for Education and Research has proclaimed the next ten years as the "National decade against cancer" and correspondingly launched initiatives to prioritize oncology research over the coming years. The federal "High-tech Strategy 2025" also identifies infectious diseases as a focal point of activity over the next years.

Innovation Ecosystem

In order to foster the translation of research out- comes into successful products, the Go-BIO pro- gram supports biotechnology start-ups in bringing their inventions to market. Since 2005, 58 newly established biotech companies have received support to grow into sustainable businesses. The Life Science Incubator (LSI) in Bonn and Dresden also helps scientists to bridge the critical gap between a good idea and the proof of concept, making further financing opportunities available. Moreover, the LSI supports academics with out- standing business ideas by providing them with the entrepreneurship expertise required for their value proposition to take off.

Over 15 start-up centers specifically dedicated to fostering emerging biotech/life science companies can be found all over Germany. They provide lab infrastructure and a supportive environment for biotech entrepreneurs to bring their ideas to market.

Industry Research

The pharmaceutical industry is known for its high R&D intensity - and Germany is no exception. In 2018, around 12.5 percent of revenues were reinvested in R&D the highest rate among all major industry sectors in Germany. Approximately 18,600 researchers work in pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies in Germany. Overall, investment in innovation in the German pharmaceutical industry amounts to one fifth of sales. A substantial share of pharma innovation in Germany is contributed by over 600 dedicated biotechnology companies that invested over EUR 1.1 billion in research and development in 2017. In the course of the global effort to develop vaccines and therapeutics to tackle the Covid-19 pandemic, German pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies have shown their strength: As of July 2020, there were over 40 products in development. Some of the research achievements made international headlines, such as CureVac's cooperation with Tesla for the production of an RNA vaccine and the fast-track designation for BioNTech's vaccine jointly developed with Pfizer.

Clinical Research

Thanks to its high population, Germany is an attractive study location - particularly for orphan diseases and other indications where participant recruitment is challenging. Main hotspots for clinical research are major cities like Berlin and metropolitan areas along the Rhine, Neckar, and Ruhr rivers. With 499 clinical studies initiated by the pharmaceutical industry in 2019, Germany ranks among the five leading locations worldwide - directly behind the USA, China, Spain and the UK. The most important indication areas, in terms of the number of clinical studies, are oncology and inflammatory diseases like asthma, Morbus Crohn and multiple sclerosis - followed by cardiovascular and infectious diseases as well as diabetes.

Business Location Germany

Europe's Economic Hub

Germany is the largest market in Europe. It is home to 16 percent of the EU's population and constitutes 21 percent of Europe's GDP (EU-28). After ten years of GDP growth and the recent economic slowdown caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, cur- rent forecasts expect a swift recovery of the German economy and positive GDP growth rates for 2021 and subsequent years. The country's economy is both highly industrialized and diversified - with equal focus placed on services and production.

Top Investment Location

Germany has a welcoming attitude towards foreign direct investment (FDI). Europe´s largest market creates a large and stable customer base for investors. Germany's integration into the world economy allows companies to gain and share knowledge, products and employees within a global network. With EUR 848 billion of FDI stocks in 2019, Germany is a major destination of FDI flows.

Sound and Secure Legal Framework

The legal framework for FDI in Germany favors the principle of freedom of foreign trade and payment. According to the World Economic Forum, Germany is one of the world's best locations in terms of planning and operating security. The country is also one of the world's leading nations in terms of intellectual property protection and protection from organized crime. The German legal system counts as one of the world's most efficient and independent.

Business-friendly Tax Conditions

Germany offers one of the most competitive tax systems of the big industrialized countries. The average overall tax burden for corporations is just below 30 percent. Significantly lower rates are available in certain German municipalities - up to seven percentage points less - with the overall corporate tax burden as low as 22.8 percent in some areas. Moreover, Germany provides an extensive network of double taxation agreements (DTAs) ensuring that double taxation is ruled out, for example, when dividends are transferred from a German subsidiary company to the foreign parent company.

World-class Infrastructure

With state-of-the-art transportation networks (road, rail, sea, and inland waterways) as well as a dense network of national and international airports, Germany provides easy access to domestic and international markets. Germany's infrastructure excellence is confirmed by a number of recent studies including the Swiss IMD's World Competitiveness Yearbook and various investor surveys conducted by organizations like the World Economic Forum (WEF) and Ernst & Young. The 2018 Logistics Performance Index of the World Bank ranked Germany first worldwide for its logistic proficiency, singling out Germany's quality of trade and transport infrastructure. Accumulated in this score for Germany are high marks for the quality of roads and air transport, excellent railroads and port infrastructure, as well as its outstanding electricity and water supply. As a truly global logistics hub, more goods pass through Germany than any other country in Europe.

Competitive Labor Costs

High productivity rates and steady wage levels make Germany an attractive investment location. Between 2009 and 2018 wages have risen in most European countries (EU-28), with the growth rate averaging 2.23 percent per year. While some countries - particularly those in Eastern Europe - experienced an annual increase of about 4 to 5 percent, Germany recorded one of the lowest labor cost growth rates (2.18 percent) in the manufacturing sector within the EU. Highly flexible working practices such as fixed-term contracts, shift systems, and 24/7 operating permits enhance Germany's global competitiveness as a suitable investment location for internationally active businesses.

Highly Skilled and Motivated Workforce

Germany's excellent workforce is decisive to the country's high productivity rates. It comprises over 44.6 million people - making it the largest European labor pool. More than 80 percent of the German workforce has received formal vocational training or is in possession of an academic degree. German labor flexibility is reflected in one of the highest employee motivation levels - exceeding those of most leading industrialized nations. Germans also lose significantly less days per annum to strike action than employees in other European nations.

Dual Education System

In order to secure the economy's demand for highly qualified personnel and to meet industry needs, Germany developed a dual system in vocational training - unique in combining the benefits of classroom-based and on-the-job training over a period of three years. In close cooperation with industry and the government, the German Chambers of Industry and Commerce (IHKs) and the German Confederation of Skilled Crafts (ZDH) ensure that exacting standards are adhered to, guaranteeing the quality of training provided across Germany.

Germany - A World-Class Pharmaceutical Location

Roche - Covering the Complete Value Chain Founded in 1896, the Swiss-based Roche Group is active in over 100 countries and employs about 98,000 people worldwide in 2019. With more than 30 research and development (R&D) locations worldwide, Roche continues to explore better and sustainable ways to prevent, diagnose and treat diseases. Roche has four strategically important sites in Germany - GrenzachWyhlen, Ludwigsburg, Mannheim, and Penzberg - which reflect the entire value chain of the Roche Group from R&D to production and patient care.

Between 2015 and 2017, Roche invested around EUR 600 million in its Penzberg biotechnology site to meet growing global demand for active pharmaceutical ingredients and diagnostic tests. With more than 5,000 employees the site is the company's largest biotech research, development and production center worldwide. In May 2020, Roche Chairman Christoph Franz announced additional investments of more than EUR 400 million in Penzberg to produce antibody tests for the new corona- virus and further R&D activities. The group is also investing in new business areas including digital health solutions. In 2020, Roche established its RoX Health offshoot in Berlin to provide financial and regulatory support to innovative healthcare start- ups. Germany plays an important strategic role for Roche in both innovation and market terms, with the country driving many of the group's innovations and playing a leading role in European market harmonization in a post-Brexit landscape.

Roche's strong presence in Germany provides the group with access to a strong healthcare market, an innovative R&D landscape as well as significant opportunities and benefits within the European single market. Germany also constitutes the Roche legal entity for all EU pharma licenses.

Takeda - Providing a Production Advantage

Takeda is a global biopharmaceutical company headquartered in Japan. Specializing in rare diseases, gastroenterology, oncology, neuroscience, plasma-derived therapies and vaccines, Takeda is the largest pharmaceutical company in Japan and one of the world's top 10 pharmaceutical companies by revenue. Established in Osaka in 1781, the company has been active in Germany since 1981. Takeda currently employs around 2,500 people at four locations in Germany, with half located in the Berlin-Brandenburg region and the other half in Baden-Württemberg. Germany's position as a world-leading pharmaceutical production site with a highly qualified workforce and synergies with other industries - including the mechanical engineering sector - provides a major location advantage to Takeda. The two production sites in Singen and Oranienburg play an important role in the company's global manufacturing and supply network. Almost 2,000 people are employed at the two production facilities producing high-quality pharmaceuticals for more than 100 countries worldwide.

"Germany is a world-class location for pharmaceutical production. Our products can only be made as part of a sophisticated production process that guarantees the highest level of quality. Germany provides us with this as well as a highly trained workforce and excellent infrastructure."

Heidrun Irschik-Hadjieff

General Manager Takeda Pharma Vertrieb GmbH & Co. KG, Spokesperson & Member of the Management Board Takeda GmbH

Takeda has invested more than EUR 200 million in its German production facilities in recent years, increasing output of its Oranienburg site by 50 percent in 2017. The state of Brandenburg provided funding of EUR 23 million on top of Takeda's own investment of EUR 100 million in Oranienburg. More than six billion tablets and capsules are produced at the facility annually - with 98 percent of production destined for export markets. In 2019, the company also opened its first worldwide dengue vaccine production in Singen. Takeda's commercial organization in Berlin employs around 500 people. The Berlin location allows Takeda to network with all important health economy stakeholders - from industry associations and patient organizations to health insurance companies and health policymakers. The German capital region counts as one of Europe's most important healthcare industry locations, boasting a unique concentration of university and non-university research institutions, clinics and life science companies.

Source: GTAI

https://www.gtai.de/gtai-en/invest/industries/life-sciences/pharmaceuticals

EU Industrial and Pharmaceutical Strategy: An Opportunity to Drive Europe's Health and Growth (10 March 2020)

Recommendations for inclusion in Europe's renewed Industrial Strategy

Despite the 25-year haemorrhaging of research and development activity to the US and China, the industry still invested an estimated €36,500 million in R&D in Europe in 2018. It directly employs some 765,000 people in the region and according to a report released by PwC in June 2019 supports around 2.7 million jobs across the EU. The same report highlighted that the activities of pharmaceutical companies contributed over €127 billion directly to the EU economy, with an additional €140 billion provided through the supply chain and employee spending3 . In addition, Europe has a long history of vaccine manufacturing, and benefits from a strong industrial infrastructure with 76% of the major innovative global vaccine manufacturers production in Europe. We believe Europe has the core capabilities to build on this base if we include the following proposals in a renewed industrial strategy for Europe:

An IP framework that protects investment in medical research can achieved by:

Maintaining and developing Europe's world-class IP system by promoting strong IP protection, incentives and reward mechanisms for R&D in particular for orphan and paediatric medicines.

Ensuring that the overall EU IP/ incentives framework remains globally competitive in order to attract investment into the development of future innovation for the benefit of patients.

Identifying and implementing new incentives in areas of unmet medical need. For example, in the fight against AMR. Identifying appropriate incentives to ensure sustainable investment in new scientific developments such as Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products and personalized medicines.

Increasing harmonisation in the area of Supplementary Protection Certification (SPC) and patent systems to increase certainty for all stakeholders.

Implementing a smart trade strategy that promotes this world-class IP system and reward for R&D globally.

A regulatory framework that is stable, fast, effective and globally competitive can achieved by:

Utilising Real World Data (RWD) and Real World Evidence (RWE) in regulatory decision-making.

Embracing innovative clinical trial approaches and the development of the associated IT infrastructure. Creating a dynamic regulatory assessment process allowing for a more flexible EU regulatory pathway.

This would include an iterative process for seeking early advice on data sets intended to be included in the marketing authorisation application, as they are generated and continued evidence review (utilisation of scientific advice/dialogue).

Introducing a clear assessment pathway for drug/device combination products, including a streamlined pathway for a biomarker validation.

Modernising the variation framework (Delegated EU Regulation 1234/2008) to ensure its full alignment with risk-based principles and tools; that it embraces innovation by being adapted to future developments; enables efficiency gains for both regulators and industry by focusing on changes with significant impact; and paves the way to international alignment across variation systems.

Promoting global regulatory convergence through the EU's trade policy and active participation in global forums such as ICH and PIC/S.

Faster, more equitable access to new vaccines and treatments for citizens and patients across Europe can achieved by:

Creating a High-Level Forum on Better Access to Health Innovation to develop multi-stakeholder solutions to introducing new technologies into health systems and reduce the time patients in Europe wait for access to new treatments. The Forum would serve to jointly identify, analyse and address the reasons why patients do not get access to treatments or endure significant delays, then co-create solutions.

Improving understanding and intelligence regarding the root causes and drivers of shortages and implementing appropriate monitoring mechanisms involving all supply chain actors.

Developing and implementing novel pricing and payment approaches to address the needs of patients, health systems and governments. These include combination-based pricing, indication-based pricing, outcomesbased payments, over-time payments and subscription payments.

Evolving HTA to ensure effective harmonisation of clinical data requirements and removal of duplicative assessments.

Promoting disease prevention, including sustainable vaccination programmes that embrace innovation.

A research infrastructure that helps deliver the next generation of vaccines and treatments can achieved by:

Ensuring parity with the US and China in life science IP incentives to remain an attractive location for R&D investment and industrial development.

Building an operational European Health Data Space with clear rules of engagement for private and public parties.

Developing clinical trials networks and sites, biobanks and data banks of appropriate quality to support the generation of data suitable for regulatory purposes.

Delivering Public Private Collaboration mechanisms to balance health imperatives and scientific advances with translational drive and solid industrial processes which will accelerate bringing health solutions to patients.

An industry integral to Europe's Future

The innovative pharmaceutical industry is an industry of critical strategic importance to Europe. There are many ways the industry can contribute to Europe's Industrial Strategy, its economic, social and healthcare future.

Driving better health in Europe

Deaths from cancer have fallen by 21% since the 1990s. Now two out of three patients diagnosed with cancer live beyond 5 years.

95% of the 15 million Europeans living with Hepatitis C can now be cured with a 12 week course of medicines.

Since the 1990s HIV has been turned from a death sentence to a manageable disease.

Europe hosts 76% of the major innovative global vaccine manufacturers production.

Immunization currently prevents between 2,000,000 - 3,000,000 deaths every year. Immunization is one of the most successful and cost-effective public health interventions.

A new generation of gene therapies are transforming the lives of patients living with rare disease, cancer and other diseases

Driving economic growth and trade

As an industry we employ 2.7 million people (directly and indirectly), create a gross value added of €206 billion and consist of both large companies as well as SMEs.

The innovative pharmaceutical industry is also the most R&D intensive industry in the EU with R&D costs constituting 15% of total net sales (and with over €35 billion in investments in the EU). This makes the industry one of the largest drivers for innovation on the European continent.

The pharmaceutical industry's trade surplus amounted to €102 billion for the EU in 2018 (the largest of all industrial sectors), strongly embedded in pharmaceutical global value chains.

Our industry contributes to values that Europe finds important as a way of life. For example, the sector has the highest share of female employment of all industrial sectors, with 46% of people employed directly by the industry being women; has a strong and important SME contingent in its value chains; and creates not only many but also highquality jobs with the highest safety-at-work standards.

A digital Europe to help support patients in their digital journey

The pharmaceutical industry strategic aim in the digital health space is to support the transformation of European healthcare for the benefit of patients and that digital evolution enables a move towards outcomes data-driven healthcare systems, ensuring the continued competitiveness of Europe.

EFPIA is involved in several Innovative Medicines Initiative (IMI) projects aimed at harnessing the power of digital health to improve patients' outcomes.

Big Data for Better Outcomes (BD4BO) supports the evolution towards outcomes-focused and sustainable healthcare systems, by exploiting the opportunities offered by big and deep data sources.

The European Health Data & Evidence Network (EHDEN) will harmonise 100 million health records across multiple data sources such as hospitals and primary care networks and develop a 21st century ecosystem for real world health research in Europe.

Remote Assessment of Disease and Relapse - Central Nervous System (RADAR-CNS) is a research programme which is developing new ways of monitoring major depressive disorder, epilepsy, and multiple sclerosis using wearable devices and smartphone technology

Policies to preserve the environment

The pharmaceutical industry is committed to making a positive impact on the lives of patients while operating sustainably.

Our industry encourages appropriate use of a risk based approach to environmental challenges and undertakes initiatives to promote greater environmental responsibility by supporting the principles in the UN Global Compact regarding climate, the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goal 13, the Paris Climate Accord approved at COP21, and the adoption of a global framework (based on COP21) to address CO2e challenges.

IMI's CHEM21 project dealt with the sustainability of drug manufacturing processes, aiming to reduce the industry's carbon footprint and environmental footprint.

To proactively engage in environmental considerations, together with other industry sectors, EFPIA has developed the Eco-Pharmaco Stewardship Initiative. The initiative strives to protect patient access to medicines while appropriately considering environmental aspects and considers the entire life-cycle of the medicine.

Source: European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations

https://www.efpia.eu/media/413646/eu-industrial-and-pharmaceutical-strategy-an-opportunity-to-drive-europe-s-health-and-growth.pdf

The Japan Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association (JPMA)

The Japan Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association (JPMA) is a voluntary association comprising 72 research-oriented pharmaceutical companies (as of April, 2019).

JPMA, celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2018, has been contributing to advancing global healthcare through the development of innovative ethical drugs, facilitating sound development of the pharmaceutical industry through proactively establishing policies and recommendations in response to globalization and enhancing public understanding of pharmaceuticals.

As a member of the IFPMA (International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers & Associations), JPMA is engaged with various global issues in the pharmaceutical and healthcare sector, including countermeasures against emerging diseases across the globe and infectious diseases in developing countries, drug access problems, intellectual property rights and the threat of counterfeit drugs.

Working collaboratively with PhRMA (Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America) and EFPIA (European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations), JPMA takes active roles at ICH (International Conference on Harmonization), which aims at international harmonization of pharmaceutical regulations.

Through mutual information sharing and close collaboration with each member organization, JPMA continues to act globally for the advancement of medical treatments for patients worldwide.

Source: The Japan Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association

http://www.jpma.or.jp/english/about_us/about_us.html

Leading Companies

Abbot Laboratories (NYSE: ABT)

Abbott is a globally diversified healthcare company with a central purpose to help people live their healthiest possible lives. We offer a broad portfolio of market-leading products that align with favorable long-term healthcare trends in both developed and developing markets. Building on a strong foundation of more than 130 years of success, Abbott is poised to deliver top-tier growth, expanding margins, strong cash flow and increasing returns to shareholders.

BALANCE

Well-balanced diversity is the foundation of Abbott's strategy and success. Our four major businesses are of roughly equal size, and that balance extends across geographies and payers. We constantly shape our portfolio to ensure that we're in the right markets and that our success isn't over reliant on any single therapy, technology, country or payer. And approximately 50 percent of our sales are direct to consumers and patients, making Abbott one of the most consumer-facing healthcare companies in the world.

GLOBAL PRESENCE

Abbott is one of the most global healthcare companies in the world with 70 percent of revenue generated in markets outside of the United States and 50 percent of revenue generated in faster-growing geographies where healthcare s'/

\pending is outpacing the growth of gross domestic product (GDP).

RELEVANCE

Abbott is well positioned to grow with the major trends underlying our businesses and the broader global environment. In addition to the growth of developing economies and the global middle class, which has vastly expanded our markets and ability to help more people around the world, a related and equally powerful trend driving our business is the aging of the global population. All of Abbott's major businesses are well- aligned to be relevant leaders and to serve these trends across multiple markets.

LEADING

Abbott intends to lead — both scientifically and commercially — in the markets in which we compete. Abbott holds various leadership positions across many of its business segments and across multiple geographies. This requires presence in these markets to meet the local healthcare needs and preferences by many key stakeholders, including hospitals, physicians, pharmacies and consumers.

CONSISTENT AND RELIABLE PERFORMANCE

These strengths add up to the fundamental advantage that we offer investors: consistent and reliable performance. On a more than 125-year foundation, Abbott is built strong and built to last. We have succeeded in delivering superior innovation, productivity, and growth with consistency and reliability.

https://www.abbott.com/investors/overview.html

ABBOTT REPORTS FIRST-QUARTER 2023 RESULTS; INCREASES OUTLOOK FOR UNDERLYING BASE BUSINESS

Sales of $9.7 billion driven by strong underlying base business performance

Reported sales decreased 18.1 percent due to anticipated decline in COVID-19 testing-related sales versus prior year

Organic sales growth for underlying base business of 10.0 percent, led by Medical Devices, Established Pharmaceuticals and Nutrition

ABBOTT PARK, Ill., April 19, 2023 /
PRNewswire
/ -- Abbott (NYSE: ABT) today announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2023.

First-quarter GAAP diluted EPS of $0.75 and adjusted diluted EPS of $1.03, which excludes specified items.

Projected full-year 2023 diluted EPS from continuing operations on a GAAP basis of $3.05 to $3.25 remains unchanged.

Projected full-year adjusted EPS from continuing operations of $4.30 to $4.50 remains unchanged and now reflects an increased outlook for the underlying base business offset by a lower forecasted earnings contribution from COVID-19 testing-related sales.

Abbott now projects full-year 2023 organic sales growth, excluding COVID-19 testing-related sales 1 , of at least high single-digits 2 and COVID-19 testing-related sales of approximately $1.5 billion.

In January, Abbott announced U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of Navitor ® , its second-generation transcatheter aortic valve implantation system, for people with severe aortic stenosis who are at high risk for surgery.

In March, data was presented at the American College of Cardiology Scientific Sessions showing Abbott's TriClip ® system was superior to current medical therapy in treating patients with severe tricuspid regurgitation, or a leaky tricuspid heart valve.

In March, Abbott's market-leading FreeStyle Libre ® continuous glucose monitoring system received U.S. FDA clearance for integration with automated insulin delivery systems. Abbott is partnering with leading insulin pump manufacturers to integrate their systems with FreeStyle Libre 2 and FreeStyle Libre 3 as soon as possible.

"Our first-quarter results reflect a very strong start to the year," said Robert B. Ford, chairman and chief executive officer, Abbott. "Growth in our underlying base businesses accelerated, including particularly strong results in Medical Devices, Established Pharmaceuticals and Nutrition."

FIRST-QUARTER BUSINESS OVERVIEW

Management believes that measuring sales growth rates on an organic basis, which excludes the impact of foreign exchange, as well as the impact of exiting the pediatric nutrition business in China, is an appropriate way for investors to best understand the core underlying performance of the business.

Management further believes that measuring sales growth rates on an organic basis excluding COVID-19 tests is an appropriate way for investors to best understand underlying base business performance as the COVID-19 pandemic shifts to an endemic state, resulting in significantly lower expected demand for COVID-19 tests.

Note: In order to compute results excluding the impact of exchange rates, current year U.S. dollar sales are multiplied or divided, as appropriate, by the current year average foreign exchange rates and then those amounts are multiplied or divided, as appropriate, by the prior year average foreign exchange rates.

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Abbvie (NYSE: ABBV)

Allergan Is Now Part of Abbvie

Together, we are bringing over 30 brands and leadership positions to better serve patients today and invest in the medicines of the future.

With the Allergan acquisition, we are bringing together over 30 brands and leadership positions to expand and diversify our product portfolio. This allows us to have immediate scale and profitability to advance our innovative science pipeline that brings patients groundbreaking medicines across a wide spectrum of therapeutic need/critical therapeutic areas.

We continue to build a sustainable company for the long term that provides profitable growth for shareholders, financial flexibility to invest and expand our reach to help address the needs of people and communities around the world.

https://www.abbvie.com/abbvie-allergan-overview.html

We're a company that takes on the toughest health challenges. But we do more than treat diseases—we aim to make a remarkable impact on people's lives. We are AbbVie, a highly focused research-driven biopharmaceutical company.

What we do

Our 30,000 employees are scientists, researchers, communicators, manufacturing specialists and regulatory experts located around the globe. We come up with new approaches to addressing today's health issues—from life-threatening illness to chronic conditions.

We target specific difficult-to-cure diseases where we can leverage our core R&D expertise to advance science. We're constantly working to create solutions that go beyond treating the illness to have a positive impact on patients' lives, on societies—and on science itself.

At AbbVie, we see a future full of possibility, where health is in reach and patient lives are improved.

Our principles are foundational

Our purpose is profound, and our path is clear. We embrace the responsibility of making a remarkable impact on people's lives through the innovative medicines and solutions we create together. This is driven by our compassion for people, commitment to innovation and inclusion, service to the community, and uncompromising integrity at the heart of everything we do.

Operating as one AbbVie team, we care deeply for our patients, their families, our employees, and our communities. We strive to always do the right thing, pursuing the highest standards in quality, compliance, safety, and performance. In everything we do, we invest and innovate relentlessly to tackle unmet needs, creating new medicines and healthcare approaches for a healthier world.

Globally, our employees embrace diverse backgrounds and perspectives and treat everyone equally, with dignity and respect, allowing us all to achieve our best. We proudly do our part to serve and support our communities and protect the environment, making a lasting impact that's felt within healthcare and beyond.

What we do isn't easy, but we persevere because what we achieve inspires hope and transforms lives—every single day.

Our principles:

Transforming lives

We inspire hope and transform lives every day. We make decisions based on our deep caring and compassion for people, delivering a lasting impact to our patients, their families, our employees and the community.

Acting with integrity

We strive to always do the right thing. With uncompromising integrity at the heart of everything we do, we pursue the highest standards in quality, compliance, safety and performance.

Driving innovation

We innovate relentlessly in everything we do to tackle unmet needs. We invest in the discovery and development of new medicines and healthcare approaches for a healthier world.

Embracing diversity & inclusion

We treat everyone equally, with dignity and respect. Around the world, our employees embrace diverse backgrounds and perspectives which allows us all to achieve our best.

Serving the community

We are proud to serve and support the community and do our part to protect the environment. We make a remarkable impact that's felt within healthcare and beyond.

Our history

AbbVie may have been founded in 2013, but our roots run deep. In 2013, we became a separate company from Abbott, though we share a common legacy and strong prospects for future success.

Our name represents our connection to the past and the future. When we became our own company, AbbVie formed a new kind of enterprise—a biopharmaceutical company. We blend the stability, global scale, resources and commercial capabilities of a pharmaceutical company with the focus and culture of a biotech.

Today, our 30,000 employees around the world focus on delivering transformational medicines and therapies that offer significant patient benefits.

https://www.abbvie.com/our-company/about-abbvie.html

AbbVie Reports First-Quarter 2023 Financial Results

27 April 2023

Reports First-Quarter Diluted EPS of $0.13 on a GAAP Basis, a Decrease of 94.8 Percent; Adjusted Diluted EPS of $2.46, a Decrease of 22.2 Percent; These Results Include an Unfavorable Impact of $0.08 Per Share related to Acquired IPR&D and Milestones Expense

Delivers First-Quarter Net Revenues of $12.225 Billion, a Decrease of 9.7 Percent on a Reported Basis and 8.3 Percent on an Operational Basis

First-Quarter Global Net Revenues from the Immunology Portfolio Were $5.587 Billion, a Decrease of 9.0 Percent on a Reported Basis, or 7.8 Percent on an Operational Basis; Global Humira Net Revenues Were $3.541 Billion; Global Skyrizi Net Revenues Were $1.360 Billion; Global Rinvoq Net Revenues Were $686 Million

First-Quarter Global Net Revenues from the Hematologic Oncology Portfolio Were $1.416 Billion, a Decrease of 14.0 Percent on a Reported Basis, or 12.9 Percent on an Operational Basis; Global Imbruvica Net Revenues Were $878 Million; Global Venclexta Net Revenues Were $538 Million

First-Quarter Global Net Revenues from the Neuroscience Portfolio Were $1.695 Billion, an Increase of 13.9 Percent on a Reported Basis, or 15.0 Percent on an Operational Basis; Global Botox Therapeutic Net Revenues Were $719 Million; Global Vraylar Net Revenues Were $561 Million

First-Quarter Global Net Revenues from the Aesthetics Portfolio Were $1.300 Billion, a Decrease of 5.4 Percent on a Reported Basis, or 2.0 Percent on an Operational Basis; Global Botox Cosmetic Net Revenues Were $659 Million; Global Juvederm Net Revenues Were $355 Million

Raises 2023 Adjusted Diluted EPS Guidance Range from $10.62 - $11.02 to $10.72 - $11.12, which Includes an Unfavorable Impact of $0.08 Per Share Related to Acquired IPR&D and Milestones Expense Incurred During the First Quarter 2023

AbbVie (NYSE:ABBV) announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2023.

"This year is off to an excellent start, with first-quarter revenues and EPS ahead of our expectations, driven by strong commercial execution across all areas of our diversified portfolio," said Richard A. Gonzalez, chairman and chief executive officer, AbbVie. "These balanced results give us confidence to increase our full-year guidance and we see numerous opportunities for key assets to drive compelling long-term growth."

First-Quarter Results

Worldwide net revenues were $12.225 billion, a decrease of 9.7 percent on a reported basis, or 8.3 percent on an operational basis.

Global net revenues from the immunology portfolio were $5.587 billion, a decrease of 9.0 percent on a reported basis, or 7.8 percent on an operational basis.

Global Humira net revenues of $3.541 billion decreased 25.2 percent on a reported basis, or 24.3 percent on an operational basis. U.S. Humira net revenues were $2.948 billion, a decrease of 26.1 percent. Internationally, Humira net revenues were $593 million, a decrease of 20.3 percent on a reported basis, or 14.8 percent on an operational basis.

Global Skyrizi net revenues were $1.360 billion, an increase of 44.7 percent on a reported basis, or 46.3 percent on an operational basis.

Global Rinvoq net revenues were $686 million, an increase of 47.5 percent on a reported basis, or 51.2 percent on an operational basis.

Global net revenues from the hematologic oncology portfolio were $1.416 billion, a decrease of 14.0 percent on a reported basis, or 12.9 percent on an operational basis.

Global Imbruvica net revenues were $878 million, a decrease of 25.2 percent, with U.S. net revenues of $638 million and international profit sharing of $240 million.

Global Venclexta net revenues were $538 million, an increase of 13.7 percent on a reported basis, or 17.5 percent on an operational basis.

Global net revenues from the neuroscience portfolio were $1.695 billion, an increase of 13.9 percent on a reported basis, or 15.0 percent on an operational basis.

Global Botox Therapeutic net revenues were $719 million, an increase of 17.1 percent on a reported basis, or 18.7 percent on an operational basis.

Global Vraylar net revenues were $561 million, an increase of 31.3 percent.

Global Ubrelvy net revenues were $152 million, an increase of 10.0 percent.

Global net revenues from the aesthetics portfolio were $1.300 billion, a decrease of 5.4 percent on a reported basis, or 2.0 percent on an operational basis.

Global Botox Cosmetic net revenues were $659 million, an increase of 2.9 percent on a reported basis, or 5.8 percent on an operational basis.

Global Juvederm net revenues were $355 million, a decrease of 13.4 percent on a reported basis, or 7.4 percent on an operational basis.

On a GAAP basis, the gross margin ratio in the first quarter was 67.4 percent. The adjusted gross margin ratio was 84.2 percent.

On a GAAP basis, selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expense was 24.9 percent of net revenues. The adjusted SG&A expense was 24.4 percent of net revenues.

On a GAAP basis, research and development (R&D) expense was 18.8 percent of net revenues. The adjusted R&D expense was 13.6 percent of net revenues, reflecting funding actions supporting all stages of our pipeline.

Acquired IPR&D and milestones expense was 1.2 percent of net revenues.

On a GAAP basis, the operating margin in the first quarter was 22.6 percent. The adjusted operating margin was 45.0 percent.

Net interest expense was $454 million.

On a GAAP basis, the tax rate in the quarter was 49.3 percent. The adjusted tax rate was 13.7 percent.

Diluted EPS in the first quarter was $0.13 on a GAAP basis. Adjusted diluted EPS, excluding specified items, was $2.46. These results include an unfavorable impact of $0.08 per share related to acquired IPR&D and milestones expense.

Recent Events

AbbVie announced the European Commission (EC) approved Rinvoq (upadacitinib, 45 mg induction dose, 15 mg and 30 mg maintenance doses) as the first oral Janus Kinase (JAK) inhibitor for the treatment of adult patients with moderately to severely active Crohn's disease (CD) who have had an inadequate response, lost response or were intolerant to either conventional therapy or a biologic agent. The approval is based on results from three studies in which Rinvoq achieved the co-primary endpoints of clinical remission and endoscopic response, compared to placebo, as both induction and maintenance therapy. This is the seventh approved indication for Rinvoq in the European Union (EU).

AbbVie announced positive top-line results from INSPIRE, a Phase 3 induction study, showing Skyrizi (risankizumab, 1200 mg intravenous (IV), at weeks 0, 4 and 8) met the primary endpoint of clinical remission at week 12, as well as all secondary endpoints in adult patients with moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis (UC). Safety results in this study were consistent with the known safety profile of Skyrizi, with no new safety risks observed. Skyrizi is part of a collaboration between Boehringer Ingelheim and AbbVie, with AbbVie leading development and commercialization globally.

AbbVie announced positive top-line results from a Phase 2 study of Rinvoq (30 mg, once daily), given alone or as combination therapy (ABBV-599) with a Bruton's Tyrosine Kinase inhibitor (elsubrutinib, 60 mg), in patients with moderately to severely active systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). The study met the primary endpoint of SLE Responder Index (SRI-4) with a steroid dose of less than or equal to 10 mg per day at week 24 in patients with moderately to severely active SLE. Based on these results, AbbVie intends to advance its clinical program of Rinvoq in SLE to Phase 3.

At the Congress of European Crohn's and Colitis Organisation (ECCO), AbbVie presented 24 abstracts, including four oral presentations, two digital oral presentations and 18 posters from a broad range of studies across its inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) portfolio. Highlights included data from the ADVANCE, MOTIVATE and FORTIFY studies highlighting efficacy outcomes and clinical response in patients receiving Skyrizi for treatment of moderately to severely active CD, sub-analyses from the U-EXCEL, U-EXCEED and U-ENDURE studies evaluating Rinvoq for the treatment of moderately to severely active CD and analyses evaluating Rinvoq for the treatment of UC.

At the 2023 American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) Annual Meeting, AbbVie presented more than 20 abstracts showcasing the strength of its dermatology portfolio. Notable presentations included late-breaking data that demonstrated Skyrizi improved plaque psoriasis (PsO) signs and symptoms among moderate to severe PsO patients that previously had a suboptimal response to IL-17 inhibitor therapy; abstracts assessing long-term outcomes of Skyrizi in patients with active psoriatic arthritis (PsA); subgroup analyses of outcomes in adults and adolescents with atopic dermatitis (AD) from three Phase 3 trials assessing the efficacy and safety of Rinvoq across 52 weeks; and results from a Phase 2 study evaluating the efficacy and safety of Rinvoq in moderate-to-severe hidradenitis suppurativa (HS).

AbbVie announced that it intends to voluntarily withdraw the U.S. accelerated Imbruvica (ibrutinib) approvals for patients with mantle cell lymphoma (MCL) who received at least one prior therapy and patients with marginal zone lymphoma (MZL) who require systemic therapy and received at least one prior anti-CD20-based therapy. This voluntary action was due to requirements related to the accelerated approval status granted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for MCL and MZL. Other approved indications for Imbruvica in the U.S. were not affected by this withdrawal and Imbruvica's established clinical profile in other approved indications is unchanged. Imbruvica is jointly developed and commercialized with Janssen Biotech, Inc.

Recent Events (Continued)

AbbVie announced that the FDA approved expanding the indication of Qulipta (atogepant) for the preventive treatment of migraine in adults. The approval makes Qulipta the only oral calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) receptor antagonist approved to prevent episodic and chronic migraine. The expanded indication provides an additional treatment option for those with chronic migraine whose frequent disabling attacks negatively impact performance of daily activities. Approval is based on a clinical trial that demonstrated statistically significant reduction from baseline in mean monthly migraine days and improvements in function and reduction in activity impairment.

AbbVie announced it received a Complete Response Letter (CRL) from the FDA for the New Drug Application (NDA) for ABBV-951 (foscarbidopa/foslevodopa) for the treatment of motor fluctuations in adults with advanced Parkinson's disease (PD). In its letter, the FDA requested additional information about the device (pump) as part of the NDA review. The CRL did not request that AbbVie conduct additional efficacy and safety trials related to the drug. AbbVie plans to resubmit the NDA as soon as possible.

AbbVie and Capsida Biotherapeutics Inc. (Capsida) announced an expanded strategic collaboration to develop genetic medicines for eye diseases with high unmet need. The collaboration builds on the partnership announced in 2021. Under the expanded collaboration, AbbVie's extensive capabilities will be paired with Capsida's novel adeno-associated virus (AAV) engineering platform and manufacturing capability to identify and advance three programs.

Full-Year 2023 Outlook

AbbVie is raising its adjusted diluted EPS guidance for the full year 2023 from $10.62 - $11.02 to $10.72 - $11.12, which includes an unfavorable impact of $0.08 per share related to acquired IPR&D and milestones expense incurred during the first quarter 2023. The company's 2023 adjusted diluted EPS guidance excludes any impact from acquired IPR&D and milestones that may be incurred beyond the first quarter of 2023, as both cannot be reliably forecasted.

About AbbVie

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas: immunology, oncology, neuroscience, eye care, virology and gastroenterology, in addition to products and services across our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at
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Allergan Plc (NYSE: AGN)

Allergan plc (NYSE: AGN), headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, is a global pharmaceutical leader focused on developing, manufacturing and commercializing branded pharmaceutical, device, biologic, surgical and regenerative medicine products for patients around the world.

Allergan markets a portfolio of leading brands and best-in-class products primarily focused on four key therapeutic areas including medical aesthetics, eye care, central nervous system and gastroenterology. As part of its approach to delivering innovation for better patient care, Allergan has built one of the broadest pharmaceutical and device research and development pipelines in the industry.

https://www.altinboga.com

Allergan Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2019 Financial Results

Q4 2019 GAAP Operating Loss of $276.6 Million; Non-GAAP Operating Income of $2.08 Billion

Full-Year and Q4 2019 GAAP Net Revenue Driven by Growth in Top Promoted Products Including VRAYLAR®, BOTOX®, JUVÉDERM® Collection, OZURDEX® and Lo LOESTRIN®; Global Facial Aesthetics Rose 9.5% in FY 2019 and 8.2% in Q4 2019 (Excluding Exchange)

Continues to Advance R&D Pipeline on Key Programs Including FDA Approval of UBRELVY™ (Ubrogepant) for Migraine; Bimatoprost SR for Glaucoma NDA and Abicipar for Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration BLA Under FDA Review

DUBLIN, Feb. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Allergan plc (NYSE: AGN) today reported its full-year and fourth quarter 2019 financial results including full-year 2019 GAAP net revenues of $16.1 billion, a 1.9 percent increase from 2018. Fourth quarter 2019 GAAP net revenues were $4.35 billion, a 6.6 percent increase from the prior year quarter.

Executive Commentary

"I am proud of Allergan's colleagues who achieved many important milestones in 2019 that will make a difference to patients for years to come. They achieved FDA approval of UBRELVY™, a first-in-class oral treatment for migraine; two new approvals for BOTOX® for pediatric spasticity; approval for VRAYLAR® for bipolar depression; and filings for two new eye care drugs - Bimatoprost SR for glaucoma and Abicipar for Age-related Macular Degeneration," said Brent Saunders , Chairman and CEO of Allergan. "Our colleagues also grew our core business1 by 7.1 percent in 2019 and by 11.0 percent in the fourth quarter (excluding exchange), creating strong momentum for 2020 and our proposed combination with AbbVie."

Full-Year 2019 Financial Results

GAAP operating loss in 2019 was $4.45 billion compared with $6.25 billion in 2018. Non-GAAP operating income, which excludes the impact of impairments, amortization and other items, was $7.31 billion in 2019 compared to $7.56 billion in 2018. GAAP cash flow from operations for the full year of 2019 totaled $7.24 billion. Cash flow from operations for the full year of 2019 includes a one-time $1.6 billion refund of taxes previously paid on capital gains. The tax refund was accrued in a prior period and the cash was received in the third quarter of 2019.

Fourth Quarter 2019 Financial Results

GAAP operating loss in the fourth quarter of 2019 was $276.6 million. Non-GAAP operating income in the fourth quarter of 2019 was $2.08 billion, an increase of 8.4 percent versus the prior year quarter. GAAP cash flow from operations for the fourth quarter of 2019 totaled $1.67 billion.

Operating Expenses

Total GAAP Selling, General and Administrative (SG&A) Expense was $1.64 billion for the fourth quarter of 2019, compared to $1.19 billion in the prior year quarter. Total non-GAAP SG&A expense was $1.16 billion for the fourth quarter of 2019, an increase of 1.9 percent from the prior year quarter, primarily related to an increase in spending to support key products and new product launches. GAAP R&D investment for the fourth quarter of 2019 was $452.5 million, compared to $678.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2018. Non-GAAP R&D investment for the fourth quarter of 2019 was $414.8 million, a decrease of 4.9 percent compared to the prior year quarter.

Amortization, Tax and Capitalization

Amortization expense for the fourth quarter of 2019 was $1.52 billion, compared to $1.57 billion in the fourth quarter of 2018. The Company's GAAP tax rate was 24.8 percent in the fourth quarter of 2019. The Company's non-GAAP adjusted tax rate was 10.3 percent in the fourth quarter of 2019. As of December 31, 2019, Allergan had cash and marketable securities of $5.91 billion and outstanding indebtedness of $22.6 billion.

Operating Charges and Impairments

Allergan recorded a pre-tax charge of $302.5 million in the three months ended December 31, 2019 related to settlements reached in principle by subsidiaries Warner Chilcott and Watson with direct and indirect purchasers of LOESTRIN® 24 Fe and MINASTRIN® 24 Fe, resolving class action litigations pending in the U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island. Additionally, Allergan recorded a pre-tax charge of $78.8 million in the three months ended December 31, 2019 related to settlements reached in principle by its Allergan Inc. subsidiary with a putative plaintiff class of direct purchasers of RESTASIS®, as well as a group of pharmaceutical retailers, in the previously disclosed direct purchaser class action antitrust litigation pending in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York. Also in the fourth quarter of 2019, Allergan recorded a $314.0 million GAAP intangible asset impairment related to CARAFATE® due to the entry of a generic competitor. The Company excludes operating charges, asset sales and impairments, net and in-process research and development impairments from its Non-GAAP performance net income attributable to shareholders as well as Adjusted EBITDA and Non-GAAP Operating Income.

FOURTH QUARTER 2019 BUSINESS SEGMENT RESULTS

U.S. Specialized Therapeutics

U.S. Specialized Therapeutics net revenues were $1.82 billion in the fourth quarter of 2019, an increase of 0.7 percent versus the prior year quarter. Demand growth in BOTOX® Therapeutic, BOTOX® Cosmetic, ALLODERM® and JUVÉDERM® Collection was offset by a decline in sales of CoolSculpting® and lower RESTASIS® revenues compared to the prior year quarter. Segment gross margin for the fourth quarter of 2019 was 91.4 percent. Segment contribution for the fourth quarter of 2019 was $1.24 billion.

Medical Aesthetics

Facial Aesthetics

BOTOX® Cosmetic net revenues in the fourth quarter of 2019 were $271.8 million, an increase of 5.3 percent from the prior year quarter. For full-year 2019, BOTOX® Cosmetic net revenues were $991.3 million, an increase of 9.3 percent from 2018.

JUVÉDERM® Collection (defined as JUVÉDERM®, VOLUMA® and other fillers) net revenues in the fourth quarter of 2019 were $166.4 million, an increase of 5.1 percent versus the prior year quarter. For full-year 2019, JUVÉDERM® Collection net revenues were $587.5 million, an increase of 7.2 percent from 2018.

Regenerative Medicine

ALLODERM® net revenues in the fourth quarter of 2019 were $104.7 million, an increase of 10.3 percent versus the prior year quarter.

Body Contouring

CoolSculpting® net revenues (including both CoolSculpting® Systems/Applicators and Consumables) in the fourth quarter of 2019 were $53.3 million, a decrease of 34.4 percent from the prior year quarter.

CoolTone™ received regulatory clearance in the U.S. in 2019 and full launch began in January 2020.

Neurosciences & Urology

BOTOX® Therapeutic net revenues in the fourth quarter of 2019 were $463.0 million, an increase of 6.9 percent versus the prior year quarter.

Eye Care

RESTASIS® net revenues in the fourth quarter of 2019 were $309.0 million, a decrease of 4.9 percent versus the prior year quarter.

ALPHAGAN®/COMBIGAN® net revenues in the fourth quarter of 2019 were $94.5 million, a decrease of 3.3 percent versus the prior year quarter.

OZURDEX® net revenues in the fourth quarter of 2019 were $31.6 million, an increase of 7.8 percent versus the prior year quarter.

U.S. General Medicine

U.S. General Medicine net revenues in the fourth quarter of 2019 were $1.61 billion, an increase of 15.2 percent versus the prior year quarter. Demand growth in VRAYLAR®, LINZESS®, VIIBRYD® and Lo LOESTRIN® was partially offset by lower revenues from products that lost exclusivity. Segment gross margin for the fourth quarter of 2019 was 82.1 percent. Segment contribution for the fourth quarter of 2019 was $1.03 billion.

Central Nervous System

VRAYLAR® net revenues were $283.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2019, an increase of 88.1 percent from the prior year quarter. For full-year 2019, VRAYLAR® net revenues were $857.5 million, an increase of 76.0 percent from 2018.

VIIBRYD®/FETZIMA® net revenues in the fourth quarter of 2019 were $114.2 million, an increase of 19.6 percent from the prior year quarter.

Gastrointestinal, Women's Health & Diversified Brands

LINZESS® net revenues in the fourth quarter of 2019 were $231.2 million, an increase of 12.7 percent versus the prior year quarter.

Lo LOESTRIN® net revenues in the fourth quarter of 2019 were $156.2 million, an increase of 8.6 percent versus the prior year quarter.

BYSTOLIC®/BYVALSON® net revenues in the fourth quarter of 2019 were $169.6 million, an increase of 11.8 percent from the prior year quarter.

International

International net revenues in the fourth quarter of 2019 were $917.7 million, an increase of 8.1 percent versus the prior year quarter excluding foreign exchange impact, partly due to growth in Facial Aesthetics, BOTOX® Therapeutic and OZURDEX®. Segment gross margin for the fourth quarter of 2019 was 83.8 percent. Segment contribution was $515.8 million.

Facial Aesthetics

BOTOX® Cosmetic net revenues in the fourth quarter of 2019 were $182.9 million, an increase of 19.8 percent versus the prior year quarter excluding foreign exchange impact. For full-year 2019, BOTOX® Cosmetic net revenues were $671.7 million, an increase of 11.2 percent from 2018 excluding foreign exchange impact.

JUVÉDERM® Collection net revenues in the fourth quarter of 2019 were $180.9 million, an increase of 5.7 percent versus the prior year quarter excluding foreign exchange impact. For full-year 2019, JUVÉDERM® Collection net revenues were $656.1 million, an increase of 12.1 percent from 2018 excluding foreign exchange impact.

Eye Care

LUMIGAN®/GANFORT® net revenues in the fourth quarter of 2019 were $95.6 million, an increase of 1.4 percent versus the prior year quarter excluding foreign exchange impact.

OZURDEX® net revenues in the fourth quarter of 2019 were $66.7 million, an increase of 132.8 percent versus the prior year quarter excluding foreign exchange impact. OZURDEX® growth was primarily related to a return to full stock in 2019 following a 2018 recall of OZURDEX® in certain international markets.

Botox® Therapeutic

BOTOX® Therapeutic net revenues in the fourth quarter of 2019 were $102.5 million, an increase of 8.9 percent versus the prior year quarter excluding foreign exchange impact.

PIPELINE UPDATE

Allergan R&D continues to advance its pipeline. During the fourth quarter of 2019, the Company's key clinical developments included:

Allergan received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the Company's New Drug Application (NDA) for UBRELVY™ (ubrogepant) for the acute treatment of migraine with or without aura in adults. UBRELVY™ is a first-in-class oral CGRP receptor antagonist (gepant) for the treatment of migraine attacks once they start. Launch began in January 2020.

Allergan announced the FDA has granted Qualified Infectious Disease Product (QIDP) Designation and Fast Track Designation for ATM-AVI (aztreonam and avibactam) for the treatment of antibiotic-resistant gram-negative infections including complicated intra-abdominal infections (cIAI), complicated urinary tract infections (cUTI) and hospital-acquired bacterial pneumonia (HABP)/ventilator-associated bacterial pneumonia (VABP). ATM-AVI is an investigational, fixed-dose, intravenous combination antibiotic being developed jointly with Pfizer.

The FDA approved Allergan's supplemental Biologics License Application (sBLA) to expand the BOTOX® (onabotulinumtoxinA) label for the treatment of pediatric patients ages two years and older with lower limb spasticity, excluding spasticity caused by cerebral palsy. This marks the 14th approved indication for BOTOX® and BOTOX® Cosmetic combined in the U.S., and the 11th BOTOX® therapeutic indication. The FDA approved BOTOX® (onabotulinumtoxinA) for pediatric upper limb spasticity in the second quarter of 2019.

In addition to fourth quarter 2019 pipeline developments listed above, Allergan expects two additional significant launches in the next twelve months:

FDA action is expected in the first half of 2020 on Allergan's NDA for Bimatoprost Sustained-Release, a biodegradable implant for the reduction of intraocular pressure in patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension. Launch is expected to follow in the first half of 2020.

The FDA is currently reviewing a Biologics License Application (BLA) for Abicipar pegol, a novel, investigational DARPin® therapy, in patients with neovascular (wet) age-related macular degeneration (nAMD). The FDA is expected to take action on the BLA in mid-2020, with launch expected to follow. The European Medicines Agency (EMA) is also reviewing a Marketing Authorisation Application (MAA) for Abicipar in patients with nAMD. A decision from the European Commission is expected in the second half of 2020.

UPDATE ON PROPOSED ABBVIE TRANSACTION

On January 10, 2020, AbbVie and Allergan received conditional approval from the European Commission for AbbVie's proposed acquisition of Allergan, subject to the approved divestiture of brazikumab (IL-23 inhibitor) and other conditions.

On January 27, 2020, Allergan announced that it entered into definitive agreements to divest brazikumab and ZENPEP® (pancrelipase) in conjunction with the ongoing regulatory approval process for the proposed transaction.

AstraZeneca will acquire brazikumab, currently in Phase 2b/3 development for Crohn's Disease and in Phase 2 development for ulcerative colitis, including global development and commercial rights.

Nestle will acquire and take full operational ownership of ZENPEP® upon closing the transaction with customary transition support from Allergan. ZENPEP® is a treatment, which is available in the United States, for exocrine pancreatic insufficiency due to cystic fibrosis and other conditions. Nestle also will be acquiring Viokace, another pancreatic enzyme preparation, as part of the same transaction.

The closings of the divestitures of brazikumab and ZENPEP® are contingent upon receipt of U.S. Federal Trade Commission and European Commission approval, closing of AbbVie's pending acquisition of Allergan and the satisfaction of other customary closing conditions.

Allergan expects the close of the pending AbbVie transaction around the end of the first quarter 2020, subject to receipt of required regulatory approvals and other closing conditions.

Due to the pending transaction, Allergan is not hosting a conference call to discuss its fourth quarter and full-year 2019 results.

https://www.allergan.com/News/Details/2020/02/Allergan%20Reports%20Fourth%20Quarter%20and%20Full-Year%202019%20Financial%20Results

AmerisourceBergen Corporation (NYSE: ABC)

AmerisourceBergen is one of the world's largest pharmaceutical service companies serving the United States, Canada and selected global markets with a focus on the pharmaceutical supply channel. Servicing both pharmaceutical manufacturers and healthcare providers, the Company's service solutions range from niche premium logistics and pharmaceutical packaging to reimbursement and pharmaceutical consulting services. Our scale, our position in the healthcare industry, and the value we bring to the channel have all helped our business continue to succeed.

Locations:

AmerisourceBergen operations reach across the globe. Our 26 pharmaceutical distribution centers and three specialty distribution centers are strategically located throughout the United States; and we currently have nine distribution centers in Canada. With the recent acquisition of World Courier, the largest and most experienced specialty logistics company, services expanded to include a network of 137 wholly-owned ISO 9001-certified offices in 52 countries.

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AmerisourceBergen Reports Fiscal 2022 First Quarter Results

Revenues of $59.6B billion for the First Quarter, a 13.5 Percent Increase Year-Over-Year

First Quarter GAAP Diluted EPS of $2.13 and Adjusted Diluted EPS of $2.58

Adjusted Diluted EPS Guidance Range Raised to $10.60 to $10.90 for Fiscal 2022

CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- AmerisourceBergen Corporation (NYSE: ABC) today reported that in its fiscal year 2022 first quarter ended December 31, 2021, revenue increased 13.5 percent year-over-year to $59.6 billion. On the basis of U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), diluted earnings per share (EPS) was $2.13 for the December quarter of fiscal 2022, compared to $1.81 in the prior year quarter. Adjusted diluted EPS, which is a non-GAAP measure that excludes items described below, increased 18.3 percent to $2.58 in the fiscal first quarter.

AmerisourceBergen is updating its outlook for fiscal year 2022. The Company does not provide forward-looking guidance on a GAAP basis, as discussed below in Fiscal Year 2022 Expectations. Adjusted diluted EPS guidance has been raised from the previous range of $10.50 to $10.80 to a range of $10.60 to $10.90.

"AmerisourceBergen continues to play an important role in supporting the COVID response, both in the U.S. and abroad," said Steven H. Collis, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of AmerisourceBergen. "We are proud of the work our teams do in leveraging our capabilities and expertise to deliver innovative solutions to help advance pharmaceutical innovation and access."

"As we move further into 2022, AmerisourceBergen remains focused on execution and delivering differentiated solutions through our pharmaceutical-centric strategy," Mr. Collis continued. "Our updated fiscal 2022 guidance reflects the value of purpose-minded team members helping us play a crucial role in supporting the evolving needs of the global healthcare system and I remain inspired by their dedication."

First Quarter Fiscal Year 2022 Summary Results

2 February 2022

GAAP
Adjusted (Non-GAAP)
Revenue
$59.6B
$59.6B
Gross Profit
$2.1B
$2.0B
Operating Expenses
$1.4B
$1.3B
Operating Income
$644M
$749M
Interest Expense, Net
$53M
$53M
Effective Tax Rate
24.6%
21.3%
Net Income Attributable to AmerisourceBergen Corporation
$449M
$545M
Diluted Earnings Per Share
$2.13
$2.58
Diluted Shares Outstanding
211.2M
211.2M

Below, AmerisourceBergen presents descriptive summaries of the Company's GAAP and adjusted (non-GAAP) quarterly results. In the tables that follow, GAAP results and GAAP to non-GAAP reconciliations are presented. For more information related to non-GAAP financial measures, including adjustments made in the periods presented, please refer to the "Supplemental Information Regarding non-GAAP Financial Measures" following the tables.

First Quarter GAAP Results

Revenue: In the first quarter of fiscal 2022, revenue was $59.6 billion, up 13.5 percent compared to the same quarter in the previous fiscal year, reflecting a 604.2 percent increase in revenue within International Healthcare Solutions, primarily driven by the June 2021 acquisition of Alliance Healthcare, and a 2.7 percent increase in U.S. Healthcare Solutions revenue.

Gross Profit: Gross profit in the first quarter of fiscal 2022 was $2.1 billion, a 41.9 percent increase compared to the same period in the previous fiscal year. The increase was due to an increase in gross profit in International Healthcare Solutions, which was primarily driven by the June 2021 acquisition of Alliance Healthcare, an increase in gross profit in U.S. Healthcare Solutions, and a higher LIFO credit in the quarter compared to the prior year quarter. Gross profit as a percentage of revenue was 3.46%, an increase of 69 basis points from the prior year quarter primarily driven by the June 2021 acquisition of Alliance Healthcare.

Operating Expenses: In the first quarter of fiscal 2022, operating expenses were $1.4 billion, a 56.5 percent increase, primarily as a result of increases in distribution, selling, and administrative expenses and depreciation and amortization expense compared to the prior year quarter primarily due to the June 2021 acquisition of Alliance Healthcare.

Operating Income: In the fiscal 2022 first quarter, operating income was $644.4 million, a 17.8 percent increase compared to the same period in the prior fiscal year. The increase was due to a 253.1 percent increase in operating income within International Healthcare Solutions and a 0.6 percent increase in U.S. Healthcare Solutions' operating income. Operating income as a percentage of revenue was 1.08 percent in the first quarter of fiscal 2022, compared to 1.04 percent for the same period in the previous fiscal year primarily due to the June 2021 acquisition of Alliance Healthcare.

Interest Expense, Net: In the fiscal 2022 first quarter, net interest expense of $53.4 million was up 58.8 percent versus the prior year quarter due to an increase in debt as a result of the June 2021 acquisition of Alliance Healthcare.

Effective Tax Rate: The effective tax rate was 24.6 percent for the first quarter of fiscal 2022. This compares to 28.3 percent in the prior year quarter, which was unfavorably impacted by Swiss tax reform.

Diluted Earnings Per Share: Diluted earnings per share was $2.13 in the first quarter of fiscal 2022 compared to $1.81 in the previous fiscal year's first quarter.

Diluted Shares Outstanding: Diluted weighted average shares outstanding for the first quarter of fiscal 2022 were 211.2 million, a 2.1 percent increase versus the prior fiscal year first quarter resulting from stock option exercises, restricted stock vesting, and the issuance of 2 million shares of the Company's common stock to Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. ("WBA") for the June 2021 acquisition of Alliance Healthcare.

First Quarter Adjusted (non-GAAP) Results

Revenue: No adjustments were made to the GAAP presentation of revenue. In the first quarter of fiscal 2022, revenue was $59.6 billion, up 13.5 percent compared to the same quarter in the previous fiscal year, reflecting a 604.2 percent increase in revenue within International Healthcare Solutions, primarily driven by the June 2021 acquisition of Alliance Healthcare, and a 2.7 percent increase in U.S. Healthcare Solutions revenue.

Adjusted Gross Profit: Adjusted gross profit in the first quarter of fiscal 2022 was $2.0 billion, a 41.3 percent increase compared to the same period in the previous fiscal year. The increase was due to increases in gross profit in International Healthcare Solutions, primarily driven by the June 2021 acquisition of Alliance Healthcare, and U.S. Healthcare Solutions. Adjusted gross profit as a percentage of revenue was 3.38 percent in the fiscal 2022 first quarter, an increase of 66 basis points when compared to the prior year quarter primarily driven by the June 2021 acquisition of Alliance Healthcare.

Adjusted Operating Expenses: In the first quarter of fiscal 2022, adjusted operating expenses were $1.3 billion, a 56.4 percent increase, primarily as a result of increases in distribution, selling, and administrative expenses and depreciation expense compared to the prior year quarter primarily due to the June 2021 acquisition of Alliance Healthcare.

Adjusted Operating Income: In the fiscal 2022 first quarter, adjusted operating income was $749.1 million, a 21.4 percent increase compared to the same period in the prior fiscal year. The increase was due to a 253.1 percent increase in operating income within International Healthcare Solutions and a 0.6 percent increase in U.S. Healthcare Solutions' operating income. Adjusted operating income as a percentage of revenue was 1.26 percent in the fiscal 2022 first quarter, an increase of 9 basis points when compared to the prior year quarter primarily due to the June 2021 Alliance Healthcare acquisition.

Interest Expense, Net: No adjustments were made to the GAAP presentation of net interest expense.In the fiscal 2022 first quarter, net interest expense of $53.4 million was up 58.8 percent versus the prior year quarter due to an increase in debt as a result of the June 2021 acquisition of Alliance Healthcare.

Adjusted Effective Tax Rate: The adjusted effective tax rate was 21.3 percent for the first quarter of fiscal 2022 compared to 22.0 percent in the prior year quarter.

Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share: Adjusted diluted earnings per share was up 18.3 percent to $2.58 in the first quarter of fiscal 2022 compared to $2.18 in the previous fiscal year's first quarter.

Diluted Shares Outstanding: No adjustments were made to the GAAP presentation of diluted shares outstanding. Diluted weighted average shares outstanding for the first quarter of fiscal 2022 were 211.2 million, a 2.1 percent increase versus the prior fiscal year first quarter resulting from stock option exercises, restricted stock vesting, and the issuance of 2 million shares of the Company's common stock to WBA for the June 2021 acquisition of Alliance Healthcare.

Segment Discussion

The Company is organized geographically based upon the products and services it provides to its customers. The Company has re-aligned its reporting structure under two reportable segments: U.S. Healthcare Solutions and International Healthcare Solutions. U.S. Healthcare Solutions consists of the legacy Pharmaceutical Distribution Services reportable segment (excluding Profarma), MWI Animal Health, Xcenda, Lash Group, and ICS 3PL. International Healthcare Solutions consists of Alliance Healthcare, World Courier, Innomar, Profarma, and Profarma Specialty. The Company's previously reported segment results have been revised to conform to its re-aligned reporting structure.

U.S. Healthcare Solutions

U.S. Healthcare Solutions revenue was $53.0 billion in the first quarter of fiscal 2022, an increase of 2.7 percent compared to the same quarter in the prior fiscal year primarily due to overall market growth, increased sales to specialty physician practices, and growth in the MWI Animal Health business, partially offset by lower revenue from COVID-19 therapies. Segment operating income of $569.1 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2022 was up 0.6 percent compared to the same period in the previous fiscal year as a result of an increase in gross profit, largely offset by an increase in operating expenses.

International Healthcare Solutions

Revenue in International Healthcare Solutions was $6.6 billion in the first quarter of fiscal 2022, an increase from the previous fiscal year's first quarter of 604.2 percent on a reported basis, and 632 percent on a constant currency basis, primarily due to the June 2021 acquisition of Alliance Healthcare. Segment operating income in the first quarter of fiscal 2022 was $180.1 million, an increase of 253.1 percent on a reported basis and 268 percent on a constant currency basis, due to the June 2021 acquisition of Alliance Healthcare.

Recent Company Highlights & Milestones

AmerisourceBergen continues to play its key role as distributor of antiviral and antibody therapies used to treat COVID-19, including new treatments authorized by the FDA.

AmerisourceBergen extended its pharmaceutical supply agreement with Express Scripts through 2026.

AmerisourceBergen released its 2021 Global Sustainability Report and ESG Reporting Index, detailing the impact of its robust sustainability and community efforts. For the fourth year in a row, selected information within the 2021 report was assured by ERM Certification and Verification Services.

AmerisourceBergen's continued progress and commitment to advancing ESG initiatives is reflected by the company's inclusion in the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook 2022, one of the most comprehensive publications providing in-depth analysis on corporate sustainability. AmerisourceBergen was also recently named one of "America's Most Responsible Companies" by Newsweek magazine. AmerisourceBergen ranked 41st overall on Newsweek's 2022 list and 6th in the Health Care & Life Sciences category.

AmerisourceBergen has made an investment into J.P. Morgan Asset Management's Empower money market share class which allows institutional clients to support minority-owned and diverse-led financial institutions and create a positive social impact.

Fiscal Year 2022 Expectations

The Company does not provide forward-looking guidance on a GAAP basis as certain financial information, the probable significance of which cannot be determined, is not available or cannot be reasonably estimated. Please refer to the Supplemental Information Regarding Non-GAAP Financial Measures following the tables for additional information.

Fiscal Year 2022 Expectations on an Adjusted (non-GAAP) Basis

AmerisourceBergen is now updating its fiscal year 2022 financial guidance to reflect the updated full year expectations from COVID therapy distribution and higher interest expense. The Company now expects:

Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share to be in the range of $10.60 to $10.90, raised from the previous range of $10.50 to $10.80.

Additional expectations now include:

Adjusted operating income growth to be in the high-teens percent range, up from growth in the mid- to high-teens percent range;
U.S. Healthcare Solutions operating income to be in the range of $2.375 to $2.45 billion, representing growth of 5% to 9%, up from a range of $2.325 to $2.4 billion;

Interest expense to be in the range of $210 to $215 million, up from growth in the mid-teens percent range.

All other previously communicated aspects of the Company's fiscal year 2022 financial guidance and assumptions remain the same.

Dividend Declaration

The Company's Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.46 per common share, payable February 28, 2022, to stockholders of record at the close of business on February 14, 2022.

Opioid Litigation

On December 22, 2021, the Company announced that the deadline for political subdivisions in participating states to join the previously announced proposed opioid settlement agreement was extended from January 2, 2022 to January 26, 2022. Subsequently, several additional states confirmed their intent to sign on the agreement, increasing the number of participating states to 46 out of 49 states, all 5 U.S. territories and Washington, D.C. The deadline for the Company and the two other national distributors to independently determine whether to proceed with the proposed opioid settlement is February 25, 2022.

Conference Call & Slide Presentation

The Company will host a conference call to discuss the results at 8:30 a.m. ET on February 2, 2022. A slide presentation for investors has also been posted on the Company's website at
investor.amerisourcebergen.com
. Participating in the conference call will be:

Steven H. Collis, Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer

James F. Cleary, Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer

The dial-in number for the live call will be (844) 200-6205. From outside the United States and Canada, dial +1 (929) 526-1599. The access code for the call will be 034703. The live call will also be webcast via the Company's website at
investor.amerisourcebergen.com
. Users are encouraged to log on to the webcast approximately 10 minutes in advance of the scheduled start time of the call.

Replays of the call will be made available via telephone and webcast. A replay of the webcast will be posted on
investor.amerisourcebergen.com
approximately one hour after the completion of the call and will remain available for one year. The telephone replay will also be available approximately one hour after the completion of the call and will remain available for seven days. To access the telephone replay from within the U.S. and Canada, dial (866) 813-9403. From outside the United States and Canada, dial +44 (204) 525-0658. The access code for the replay is 009158.

Upcoming Investor Events

AmerisourceBergen management will be attending the following investor conference in the coming months:

Barclays Global Healthcare Conference, March 15-17, 2022.

About AmerisourceBergen

AmerisourceBergen fosters a positive impact on the health of people and communities around the world by advancing the development and delivery of pharmaceuticals and healthcare products. As a leading global healthcare company, with a foundation in pharmaceutical distribution and solutions for manufacturers, pharmacies and providers, we create unparalleled access, efficiency and reliability for human and animal health. Our 42,000 global team members power our purpose: We are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures. AmerisourceBergen is ranked #8 on the Fortune 500 with more than $200 billion in annual revenue. Learn more at
investor.amerisourcebergen.com
.

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Amgen (NASDAQ: AMGN)

Amgen is committed to unlocking the potential of biology for patients suffering from serious illnesses by discovering, developing, manufacturing and delivering innovative human therapeutics. This approach begins by using tools like advanced human genetics to unravel the complexities of disease and understand the fundamentals of human biology.

Our belief and the core of our strategy is that innovative, highly differentiated medicines that provide large clinical benefits in addressing serious diseases are medicines that will not only help patients, but also will help reduce the social and economic burden of disease in society today. Amgen focuses on areas of high unmet medical need and leverages its expertise to strive for solutions that improve health outcomes and dramatically improve people's lives. A biotechnology innovator since 1980, Amgen has grown to be one of the world's leading independent biotechnology companies, has reached millions of patients around the world and is developing a pipeline of medicines with breakaway potential.

INNOVATIVE MEDICINES

We have a presence in approximately 100 countries and regions worldwide and our innovative medicines have reached millions of people in the fight against serious illnesses. We focus on six therapeutic areas: cardiovascular disease, oncology, bone health, neuroscience, nephrology and inflammation. Our medicines typically address diseases for which there are limited treatment options, or they are medicines that provide a viable option to what is otherwise available.

TRANSFORMATIVE RESEARCH

Understanding the fundamental biological mechanisms of disease is a defining feature of Amgen's discovery research efforts—and a major contributor to the development of Amgen's deep and broad pipeline of potential new medicines. Amgen's "biology first" approach permits its scientists to first explore the complex molecular pathways of disease before determining what type of medicine, or modality, is most likely to deliver optimal efficacy and safety. With the advances in human genetics, Amgen continues to shed new light on the molecular roots of disease. Amgen subsidiary deCODE Genetics, a global leader in human genetics, is a powerful differentiator, greatly improving how we identify and validate human disease targets.

WORLD‐CLASS BIOMANUFACTURING

The treatment of millions of seriously ill patients worldwide depends on the safe and reliable production of biologic medicines, which are administered by injection or intravenously. A worldwide leader in biologics manufacturing, Amgen has an outstanding track record of reliably delivering high-quality medicines to patients who need them. Significant skill, experience, vigilance and commitment are critical to help ensure the quality of a biologic medicine each time a new batch is made. At Amgen, robust quality control and a reliable supply of medicines for patients are every bit as important as scientific innovation.

OUR HERITAGE

Building on advances in recombinant DNA and molecular biology, Amgen is counted among the early pioneers of biotechnology. Since 1980, Amgen scientists have been at work developing novel therapies for patients with serious illnesses. Our scientists have characterized key biologic processes that have led to the development of innovative, first-in-class therapies. We have helped shape the scientific world's understanding of certain disease processes, and we have engineered new types of therapeutic platforms. As a company, we could not have accomplished what we have were it not for our deep commitment to building a culture that embraces science and innovation—a culture that continues to shape who we are today.

THE AMGEN FOUNDATION

The Amgen Foundation seeks to advance excellence in science education to inspire the next generation of innovators, and invest in strengthening communities where Amgen staff members live and work. To date, the Foundation has donated nearly $300 million in grants to local, regional and international nonprofit organizations that impact society in inspiring and innovative ways. The Amgen Foundation brings the excitement of discovery to the scientists of tomorrow through several signature programs, including Amgen Scholars, Amgen Biotech Experience and Amgen Teach. For more information, visit www.AmgenInspires.com.

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AMGEN REPORTS SECOND QUARTER FINANCIAL RESULTS

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif., Aug. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Amgen (NASDAQ:AMGN) today announced financial results for the second quarter of 2023.

"We had a very strong quarter, serving more patients across all geographies and therapeutic categories and delivering record revenues and non-GAAP earnings per share," said Robert A. Bradway, chairman and chief executive officer. "Positive data being shared today illustrates the rapid progress we are making in advancing our pipeline of potential first-in-class medicines."

Key results include:

Total revenues increased 6% to $7.0 billion in comparison to the second quarter of 2022, resulting from a 6% increase in product sales. Product sales growth was driven by 11% volume growth, partially offset by 2% lower net selling price, 1% lower inventory levels and 1% negative impact from foreign exchange. Excluding the 1% negative impact of foreign exchange on product sales, total revenues increased 7%.

Volume growth of 11% included double-digit volume growth from EVENITY® (romosozumab-aqqg), BLINCYTO® (blinatumomab), Repatha® (evolocumab), LUMAKRAS®/LUMYKRAS™ (sotorasib), Vectibix® (panitumumab), KYPROLIS® (carfilzomib), Nplate® (romiplostim) and biosimilar AMJEVITA®/AMGEVITA™ (adalimumab).

Ex-U.S. volume grew 16%, including 46% volume growth in the Asia Pacific region.

GAAP earnings per share (EPS) increased 5% from $2.45 to $2.57, driven by increased revenues and decreased operating expenses following the Q2 2022 impairment charge taken in connection with our divestiture of GENSENTA, a generics business in Turkey, partially offset by higher Q2 2023 nonoperating expenses.

GAAP operating income increased from $2.2 billion to $2.7 billion, and GAAP operating margin increased 5.6 percentage points to 40.2%.

Non-GAAP EPS increased 8% from $4.65 to $5.00, driven by increased revenues, partially offset by higher operating expenses in Q2 2023.

Non-GAAP operating income increased from $3.3 billion to $3.5 billion, and non-GAAP operating margin decreased 0.5 percentage points to 52.6%.

The Company generated $3.8 billion of free cash flow for the second quarter of 2023 versus $1.7 billion in the second quarter of 2022, driven by timing of tax payments, higher interest income and higher operating income.

References in this release to "non-GAAP" measures, measures presented "on a non-GAAP basis," "free cash flow" (computed by subtracting capital expenditures from operating cash flow) and "total revenues and product sales adjusted for foreign exchange impact" (computed by converting our current period local currency product sales using the prior comparative period foreign exchange rates and comparing that to our current period product sales) refer to non-GAAP financial measures. Adjustments to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures and other items are presented on the attached reconciliations. Refer to Non-GAAP Financial Measures below for further discussion.

Product Sales Performance

Total product sales increased 6% for the second quarter of 2023 versus the second quarter of 2022. Unit volumes grew 11%, partially offset by 2% lower net selling price, 1% lower inventory levels and 1% negative impact from foreign exchange.

For full release see:

https://www.amgen.com/newsroom/press-releases/2023/08/amgen-reports-second-quarter-financial-results

AstraZeneca (NYSE: AZN)

We are a global, science-led biopharmaceutical business and our innovative medicines are used by millions of patients worldwide.

Our purpose and values

Our purpose and values help explain why we exist, what we hope to accomplish, the behaviours we value, how we will achieve our goals, and the promise of our brand to our stakeholders.

Our business strategy

We have transformed our pipeline and returned to growth and, as a result of continued pipeline delivery and commercial execution, we are now entering a new stage of our journey. This is focused on enhanced innovation and the delivery of life-changing medicines that that contribute value to patients and society.

The fundamentals of our strategy are clear. We focus on innovative science and leadership in our three main therapy areas: Oncology; Cardiovascular, Renal and Metabolism; and Respiratory diseases. Backed by a global presence, with strength in Emerging Markets, particularly China, we have a portfolio of specialty and primary care medicines.

At the same time, the world around us is changing and the burden of disease is increasing. We are responding by increasing our focus on growth through innovation - being more patient-centric, doing more with technology, digital and data, and advancing more cutting-edge science.

All this is reflected in our three strategic priorities.

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Q1 2023 results

27 April 2023

Strong start to the year with stable Total Revenue and 15% growth excluding COVID-19 medicines1

Financial performance (Q1 2023 figures unless otherwise stated, growth numbers at CER)

Total Revenue stable at $10,879m, despite a decline of $1,460m from COVID-19 medicines

Excluding COVID-19 medicines, Total Revenue increased 15% and Product Sales increased 16%

Total Revenue from Oncology medicines increased 19%, CVRM7 22%, R&I8 8%, and Rare Disease 14%

Core Gross margin of 83%, up four percentage points, reflecting the decline in sales of lower margin COVID-19 medicines, the cost of production in prior periods, and a mix shift to more speciality medicines

Core Operating margin of 36%, up one percentage point, reflecting a $220m increase in Core Other operating income, which included a gain from the divestment of Pulmicort Flexhaler rights in the US

Core EPS increased 6% to $1.92 ‒ Reiterating guidance for FY 2023 Total Revenue and Core EPS

Pascal Soriot, Chief Executive Officer, AstraZeneca, said:

"AstraZeneca had a strong start to 2023, with Total Revenue excluding COVID-19 medicines increasing 15%. Our performance in Emerging Markets was particularly strong and I am impressed by the growth and pace of innovation I see in China, which underscores the competitive advantage of our leading presence in this country.

Our pipeline momentum continued with positive Phase III results for a Lynparza-plus-Imfinzi combination in ovarian cancer, Imfinzi in lung cancer, and promising new data for Enhertu across a range of cancer types. Additionally, in the year to date we have started six new Phase III trials and are on track to initiate 30 over the course of 2023.

Finally, I would like to thank Leif Johansson for his outstanding leadership during his time as Chair of the Board, and his contribution to our return to growth strategy. Leif has been a tremendous partner to me, and I look forward to building the same strong partnership with our new Chair, Michel Demaré."

Key milestones achieved since the prior results

Key read outs: positive results for Lynparza and Imfinzi in ovarian cancer (DUO-O), Imfinzi in NSCLC9 (AEGEAN) and Enhertu in multiple tumour types (DESTINY-PanTumor02). Tagrisso showed a statistically significant improvement in overall survival in NSCLC (ADAURA)

Key regulatory approvals: EU approvals for Imfinzi and Imjudo in HCC10 (HIMALAYA) and NSCLC (POSEIDON), Calquence maleate tablet formulation, and positive CHMP recommendation for Ultomiris in NMOSD11. China approvals for Enhertu in HER2-positive12 breast cancer (DESTINY-Breast03) and Calquence in mantle cell lymphoma

As announced on 11 April 2023, AstraZeneca's results for Q2 2023 will include a gain of $718m in Core Other operating income resulting from an update to the contractual relationships for nirsevimab1

Guidance

The Company reiterates guidance for FY 2023 at CER, based on the average exchange rates through 2022.

Total Revenue is expected to increase by a low-to-mid single-digit percentage

Excluding COVID-19 medicines, Total Revenue is expected to increase by a low double-digit percentage

Core EPS is expected to increase by a high single-digit to low double-digit percentage

While challenging to forecast, Total Revenue from COVID-19 medicines (Vaxzevria14 and COVID-19 mAbs15) is expected to decline significantly in FY 2023, with minimal revenue from Vaxzevria

Total Revenue from China is expected to return to growth and increase by a low single-digit percentage in FY 2023

Alliance Revenue and Collaboration Revenue are both expected to increase16, driven by continued growth of our partnered medicines and success-based milestones

Other operating income is expected to increase

Core Operating expenses are expected to increase by a low-to-mid single-digit percentage, driven by investment in recent launches and the ungating of new trials following pipeline success

The Core Tax Rate is expected to be between 18-22%

The Company is unable to provide guidance on a Reported basis because it cannot reliably forecast material elements of the Reported results, including any fair value adjustments arising on acquisition-related liabilities, intangible asset impairment charges and legal settlement provisions. Please refer to the cautionary statements section regarding forward-looking statements at the end of this announcement.

Currency impact

If foreign exchange rates for April to December 2023 were to remain at the average rates seen in the month of March 2023, it is anticipated that FY 2023 Total Revenue and FY 2023 Core EPS would both incur a low single-digit adverse impact versus the performance at CER.

For the full release, see:

https://www.astrazeneca.com/content/dam/az/PDF/2023/q1/Q1-2023-results-announcement.pdf

Bayer Group (FRA: BAYN)

The parent company of the global Bayer Group is the German company, Bayer AG (FRA: BAYN).

Bayer is a Life Science company with a more than 150-year history and core competencies in the areas of health care and agriculture. With our innovative products, we are contributing to finding solutions to some of the major challenges of our time.

The Bayer Group is managed as a life science company with three divisions - Pharmaceuticals, Consumer Health and Crop Science - and the Animal Health business unit, which are also our reporting segments. The Enabling Functions support the operational business. In 2019, the Bayer Group comprised 392 consolidated companies in 87 countries.

The Pharmaceuticals division focuses on prescription products, especially for cardiology and women's healthcare, and on specialty therapeutics in the areas of oncology, hematology and ophthalmology. The division also comprises the radiology business, which markets diagnostic imaging equipment together with the necessary contrast agents.

The Consumer Health division markets mainly nonprescription (OTC = over-the-counter) products in the dermatology, nutritional supplement, analgesic, digestive health, cold, allergy, sinus and flu categories.

The Crop Science division is a world-leading agriculture enterprise with businesses in seeds, crop protection and nonagricultural pest control. The Crop Protection / Seeds operating unit markets a broad portfolio of high-value seeds and innovative pest management solutions, while at the same time providing extensive customer service for sustainable agriculture. The Environmental Science operating unit provides products and services for professional nonagricultural applications, such as vector and pest control and forestry.

The Animal Health business unit ranks among the leading international innovators in its field. It develops and markets products and solutions for the prevention and treatment of diseases in companion and farm animals.

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Quarterly Statement First Quarter of 2023

Slow start to the year as expected

Group sales stable at €14.4 billion (Fx & p adj. - 1.1%)

Accelerated normalization in glyphosate business - good price dynamics in other Crop Science units

New Pharmaceuticals products deliver strong growth; headwinds in China

Consumer Health continues to grow

EBITDA before special items: €4.5 billion (- 14.9%)

Glyphosate and inflation weigh on earnings

Pharmaceuticals maintains high R&D investment

Core earnings per share at €2.95 (- 16.4%)

Net income at €2.2 billion

Free cash flow at minus €4.1 billion // Group outlook confirmed; target attainment at lower end of guidance

Earnings Performance of the Bayer Group

First quarter of 2023

Group sales

Group sales decreased by 1.1% (Fx & portfolio adj.) to €14,389 million in the first quarter of 2023 (Q1 2022: €14,639 million; reported: -1.7%). There was a positive currency effect of €102 million (Q1 2022: €529 million). Sales in Germany amounted to €768 million (Q1 2022: €735 million).

Crop Science sales were down slightly. The division recorded a significant decline in sales of glyphosatebased products that was almost fully offset by the other parts of its business. Pharmaceuticals posted a decrease in sales. Xarelto™ sales were down, especially in China, while sales of our new products Nubeqa™ and Kerendia™ in particular advanced. Consumer Health sales increased year on year, mainly driven by the Allergy & Cold and Dermatology categories.

EBITDA before special items Group

EBITDA before special items declined by 14.9% to €4,471 million. This figure included a negative currency effect of €4 million (Q1 2022: positive currency effect of €67 million). Crop Science registered a decline in EBITDA before special items, mainly due to the fall in sales of our glyphosate-based products. Earnings were also diminished by an increase in costs, particularly in the cost of goods sold, which was mainly due to high inflation. At Pharmaceuticals, EBITDA before special items decreased significantly due to the drop in sales, inflation-related cost increases and higher R&D investments. The moderate decline in EBITDA before special items at Consumer Health was likewise caused by inflation-related cost increases, along with higher product marketing investments. The Group EBITDA margin before special items amounted to 31.1%.

EBIT and special items

EBIT of the Bayer Group came in at €2,973 million (Q1 2022: €4,212 million) after net special charges of €431 million (Q1 2022: net special gains of €40 million). The special charges primarily comprised an impairment loss within the cash-generating unit glyphosate that was mainly due to significantly reduced market price expectations for glyphosate. EBIT before special items decreased by 18.4% to €3,404 million (Q1 2022: €4,172 million).

Net income

After a financial result of minus €367 million (Q1 2022: minus €490 million), income before income taxes amounted to €2,606 million (Q1 2022: €3,722 million). The improvement in the financial result was largely due to higher interest income from investments in money market funds and to positive changes in the fair value of financial investments. After income tax expense of €424 million (Q1 2022: €428 million) and accounting for noncontrolling interest, net income amounted to €2,178 million (Q1 2022: €3,291 million).

Core earnings per share

Core earnings per share decreased by 16.4% to €2.95 (Q1 2022: €3.53), mainly due to the decline in earnings at the Crop Science and Pharmaceuticals divisions. By contrast, the improvement in the financial result before special items had a positive impact.

Earnings per share (total) came in at €2.22 (Q1 2022: €3.35). The difference between this figure and the one for core earnings per share is mainly due to depreciation and amortization.

Business Development by Division

Crop Science

First quarter of 2023

Sales

Sales at Crop Science declined by 1.1% (Fx & portfolio adj.) to €8,351 million in the first quarter of 2023. We recorded double-digit percentage gains in the Europe/Middle East/Africa and Asia/Pacific regions, but saw sales fall in Latin and North America, mainly due to lower volumes.

Sales at Corn Seed & Traits rose substantially, primarily driven by higher prices in the North America and Europe/Middle East/Africa regions.

Our Herbicides business saw a significant decline in sales due to lower volumes and prices for our glyphosate-based products. However, our other herbicide products registered higher sales due to increased prices.

Sales at Fungicides came in at the prior-year level, with higher prices in all regions offsetting lower volumes in Latin and North America in particular.

Our Soybean Seed & Traits business posted a slight increase in sales against the prior-year period, predominantly due to higher volumes in Latin America.

Insecticides registered significant price and volume increases in Europe/Middle East/Africa thanks to our Movento™ product and in Latin America due to our Curbix™ product. By contrast, volumes declined in North America.

Sales at Cotton Seed came in slightly below the prior-year level, mainly due to lower volumes in Latin America.

Business at Vegetable Seeds expanded mainly in Europe/Middle East/Africa thanks to higher prices and volumes.

Sales in the reporting unit "Other" were up slightly, with our SeedGrowth business mainly benefitting from higher volumes. Our remaining Environmental Science business, which encompasses Industrial Turf & Ornamental (IT&O) and Lawn & Garden, saw sales decline due to lower volumes and prices at the IT&O unit.

Earnings

EBITDA before special items at Crop Science decreased by 11.0% to €3,267 million in the first quarter of 2023 (Q1 2022: €3,669 million), mainly due to the fall in sales in Latin and North America. Earnings were also diminished by an increase in costs, particularly in the cost of goods sold, which was mainly due to high inflation. There was a positive currency effect of €54 million (Q1 2022: €98 million). The EBITDA margin before special items declined by 4.3 percentage points to 39.1%.

EBIT came in at €2,319 million (Q1 2022: €3,028 million) after special charges of €296 million (Q1 2022: special gains of €45 million). The special charges primarily comprised an impairment loss within the cashgenerating unit glyphosate that was mainly due to significantly reduced market price expectations for glyphosate.

Pharmaceuticals

First quarter of 2023

Sales

Sales at Pharmaceuticals fell by 3.1% (Fx & portfolio adj.) to €4,407 million in the first quarter of 2023. The decline was primarily due to tender procedures in China, especially for Xarelto™ and Adalat™. Pandemicrelated developments additionally weighed on sales in China. By contrast, significant gains continued to be generated following the successful market launch of our new products Nubeqa™ and Kerendia™, alongside ongoing strong growth in our Radiology business.

Sales of our oral anticoagulant Xarelto™ decreased notably, largely due to tender procedures and pandemic-related developments in China. In addition, sales in Europe declined against a strong prioryear quarter. License revenues - recognized as sales - in the United States, where Xarelto™ is marketed by a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson, were up against the prior-year quarter on a currencyadjusted basis.

Despite declining prices, business with our ophthalmology drug Eylea™ expanded, driven by higher volumes in nearly all regions, particularly in North and Latin America.

Sales of our cancer drug Nubeqa™ more than doubled, with gains in all regions. The product therefore continued its growth momentum, especially in the United States and Europe, with significant increases in volumes.

We also generated significant gains with Kerendia™, our product for the treatment of patients with chronic kidney disease associated with type 2 diabetes, particularly due to the successful market launch in the United States.

Sales of our YAZ™/Yasmin™/Yasminelle™ line of oral contraceptives declined markedly, due primarily to lower volumes in China and Japan.

Our Radiology business, and especially the CT Fluid Delivery, Gadovist™ and Ultravist™ product lines, posted considerable growth driven by higher volumes and prices in Europe as well as North and Latin America.

For the full release, see:

https://www.bayer.com/sites/default/files/2023-05/bayer-quarterly-statement-q1-2023.pdf

Boehringer Ingelheim Group

The parent company of the global Boehringer Ingelheim Group is the German company, C.H. Boehringer Sohn AG & Co. KG.

Making new and better medicines for humans and animals is at the heart of what we do. Our mission is to create breakthrough therapies that change lives. Since its founding in 1885, Boehringer Ingelheim is independent and family-owned. We have the freedom to pursue our long-term vision, looking ahead to identify the health challenges of the future and targeting those areas of need where we can do the most good.

As a world-leading, research-driven pharmaceutical company, more than 51,000 employees create value through innovation daily for our three business areas: Human Pharma, Animal Health, and Biopharmaceutical Contract Manufacturing. In 2019, Boehringer Ingelheim achieved net sales of 19 billion euros. Our significant investment of almost 3.5 billion euros in R&D drives innovation, enabling the next generation of medicines that save lives and improve quality of life.

We realize more scientific opportunities by embracing the power of partnership and diversity of experts across the life-science community. By working together, we accelerate the delivery of the next medical breakthrough that will transform the lives of patients now, and in generations to come.

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Boehringer Ingelheim sees positive business momentum in 2020 despite impact of COVID-19

Strong R&D commitment to developing therapeutics against SARS-CoV-2 virus

Overall R&D investment up 7% to 3.7 billion EUR in 2020 (18.9% of net sales)

Outlook 2021: slight year-on-year increase in net sales on a comparable basis

Ingelheim, Germany, March 24, 2021 - Boehringer Ingelheim stepped up its investments in R&D significantly in 2020 in pursuit of innovative medicines and therapies for diseases for which no satisfactory treatments are available. In particular, efforts to research potential COVID-19 related therapies were accelerated. The company spent 3.7 billion EUR on R&D, 7% more than in the previous year. This represents the highest annual investment in R&D in the 136-year history of the research-driven biopharmaceutical company.

"We started our R&D for potential COVID-19 therapies early in the first quarter of 2020, recognizing the urgent need," said Hubertus von Baumbach, Chairman of the Board of Managing Directors. "Together with many partners worldwide, this work is ongoing. Our employees have done remarkable work to fight COVID-19, ensure our medicines continued to reach patients and animals, and physicians continued to be supported. Our achievements in 2020 are the result of their effort."

Building on its vast knowledge in various therapeutic areas, such as respiratory diseases and virology, Boehringer Ingelheim is engaged in several projects aimed at finding medical solutions to treat COVID-19. In December 2020, the company announced together with Cologne University Hospital, the University of Marburg, and the German Center for Infection Research the initiation of Phase I/IIa clinical investigation of BI 767551, the first SARS-CoV-2 neutralizing antibody administrated via inhalation as a potential new therapeutic and prophylactic option to block the virus at the site of infection. Other COVID-19 initiatives include the research and development of SARS-CoV-2 antibodies that can be combined with BI 767551, small molecules to inhibit its replication, and therapy development to prevent microcoagulation (blood clots).

Solid performance despite COVID-19 pandemic

2020 was a good year for Boehringer Ingelheim, although the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic were omnipresent. All of its businesses contributed positively to net sales and operating income. The company recorded net sales of 19.57 billion EUR, a 3% increase compared to the previous year. Foreign currency headwinds had a considerable impact; adjusted for currency effects, net sales rose by 5.6% year on year.

Emphasis on profitable growth and protecting liquidity

Operating income at Group level rose to 4.62 billion EUR (2019: 3.78 billion EUR). One-time gains from divestitures supported the operating income. Income after taxes saw a 12.5% year-on-year increase to 3.06 billion EUR (2019: 2.72 billion EUR). Cash flow from operating activities increased by 619 million EUR to 3.96 billion EUR (2019: 3.34 billion EUR). At the end of 2020, the equity ratio stood at 47% (2019: 44%).

"We are pleased with the results we achieved in 2020, considering the challenging conditions we faced," said Michael Schmelmer, the Member of the Board of Managing Directors responsible for Finance and Group Functions. "We met our ambitious targets, both in terms of our contribution to the wellbeing of humans, pets and livestock, and our business performance. This allows us to continue to invest even more in R&D, as well as in the long-term opportunities we have identified, most notably in the fields of oncology as well as digital and data technologies."

Continued high investments in tangible assets

The company invested 1.05 billion EUR (2019: 1.07 billion EUR) in tangible assets in 2020, including the large-scale production facility for biopharmaceutical products (LSCC) in Vienna, Austria, and the new development center for biopharmaceutical medicines (BDC) in Biberach, Germany. Expenditures in tangible assets decreased slightly compared to the all-time high in 2019, due to the partial delay of construction work caused by COVID-19.

Targeted M&A activities round off the portfolio

Boehringer Ingelheim completed several acquisitions in 2020 to selectively expand its portfolio. In July, the company announced the acquisition of Global Stem cell Technology (GST), a Belgian veterinary biotech company. Boehringer Ingelheim acquired GST to develop and produce state-of-the art stem cell products for horses and pets. In September, an equity stake in the China-based New Ruipeng Group, a company that specializes in providing medical care services for pets, was acquired. In December, the company announced the acquisition of all shares of NBE-Therapeutics, a clinical-stage Swiss biotechnology company focused on antibody-drug conjugates and advancing targeted cancer therapies derived from its immune stimulatory iADC ™ platform. This acquisition adds another key dimension to Boehringer Ingelheim's focus on patients with difficult-to-treat solid tumors as part of the company's comprehensive oncology development portfolio.

Human Pharma - Strong growth across all regions

At 14.42 billion EUR, net sales of human pharmaceuticals grew strongly by 5.8% (year on year and adjusted for currency effects) and accounted for 74% of total net sales. All regions contributed to the strong results in Human Pharma. The United States remains the largest market for Boehringer Ingelheim with the highest regional net sales in the Human Pharma business. Boehringer Ingelheim generated net sales of 5.66 billion EUR in the US, up 3.4% (year on year and adjusted for currency effects). In the EUCAN region (Europe, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand), net sales rose by 6.0% (year on year and adjusted for currency effects) to 4.59 billion EUR. In Emerging Markets, including the People's Republic of China, Boehringer Ingelheim registered net sales of 2.84 billion EUR, a 10.4% increase (year on year and adjusted for currency effects). In Japan, net sales increased by 6.2% (year on year and adjusted for currency effects) to 1.33 billion EUR.

Medicines for the treatment of cardiovascular and metabolic diseases, as well as respiratory diseases, remain the most important contributors to net sales. JARDIANCE ® , a medicine used along with diet and exercise to lower blood sugar in adults with type 2 diabetes, remains the biggest revenue contributor in Human Pharma, generating net sales of 2.48 billion EUR (2019: 2.15 billion EUR). JARDIANCE ® reduces the risk of cardiovascular death in adults with type 2 diabetes who have known cardiovascular disease. OFEV ® was the company's second-strongest revenue contributor for the first time, with net sales of 2.06 billion EUR and growth of 41% (year on year and adjusted for currency effects) (2019: 1.49 billion EUR). OFEV ® is a medicine for the treatment of patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), systemic sclerosis-associated interstitial lung disease (SSc-ILD) and, in some countries, other chronic fibrosing interstitial lung diseases with a progressive phenotype.

High R&D investment in Human Pharma

R&D investments in the Human Pharma business amounted to 3.28 billion EUR or 22.8% of net sales. There are around 100 projects across all phases of the research process. The goal is for 75% of these projects to be either the first molecule in their active ingredient class or in a new therapeutic area. Over 50% of them have breakthrough potential. The focus of R&D in Human Pharma lies on cardiovascular and metabolic diseases, oncology, respiratory, immunology, diseases of the central nervous system and retinal health.

Animal Health - Strong performance in a highly competitive market

The Animal Health business of Boehringer Ingelheim is one of the largest providers of veterinary vaccines and medicines and has a strong presence in the livestock and companion animal segments. In 2020, the Animal Health business delivered a strong performance in a highly competitive market and grew by 5% (year on year and adjusted for currency effects), with net sales of 4.12 billion EUR. The swine and pet antiparasitics segments in particular developed successfully and outperformed expectations. In 2020, the decrease in the incidence of African swine fever in China had a rebound effect on the swine segment. As a result, the swine vaccine INGELVAC CIRCOFLEX ® registered a strong 14.9% increase in net sales (year on year and adjusted for currency effects) to 264 million EUR (2019: 238 million EUR). The parasiticide NEXGARD ® for dogs remained the best-selling product, with growth of 12% (year on year and adjusted for currency effects) and net sales of 804 million EUR.

Biopharmaceutical Contract Manufacturing - One of the leading providers in the industry

Boehringer Ingelheim is one of the leading manufacturers of biopharmaceuticals, both for its own portfolio and for partners in the industry. 60% of the top 20 pharmaceutical companies and innovative biotech firms are clients of Boehringer Ingelheim's Biopharmaceutical Contract Manufacturing business, known under the brand name Boehringer Ingelheim BioXcellenceTM. The biopharmaceuticals business achieved net sales of 837 million EUR in 2020, up 6.6% (year on year and adjusted for currency effects).

Outlook 2021: Boehringer Ingelheim expects a slight year on year increase in net sales on a comparable basis

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and a more challenging industry environment with increasing price pressure in several key markets is expected to have an impact on Boehringer Ingelheim's results in 2021. Assuming that the approved vaccines and other medicines currently undergoing the approval process help curb the COVID-19 pandemic, the company expects strong general market growth for prescription pharmaceuticals. For 2021, Boehringer Ingelheim expects to achieve a slight year-on-year increase in net sales on a comparable basis.

The 2020 Annual Report can be found here:
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Boehringer Ingelheim

Boehringer Ingelheim is working on breakthrough therapies that improve the lives of humans and animals. As a leading research-driven biopharmaceutical company, the company creates value through innovation in areas of high unmet medical need. Founded in 1885 and family-owned ever since, Boehringer Ingelheim takes a long-term perspective. Around 52,000 employees serve more than 130 markets in the three business areas, Human Pharma, Animal Health, and Biopharmaceutical Contract Manufacturing.

https://www.boehringer-ingelheim.com/press-release/2020-positive-business-momentum-despite-covid-19-impact

Bristol-Myers Squibb (NYSE: BMY)

Bristol-Myers Squibb is a differentiated company, led by our unique BioPharma strategy that leverages the reach and resources of a major pharma company paired with the entrepreneurial spirit and agility of a biotech firm. We work every day to deliver innovative medicines for patients with serious and life-threatening diseases.

Each day, our employees around the world work together for patients—it drives everything we do. We are focused on helping millions of patients around the world in disease areas such as oncology, cardiovascular, immunoscience, and fibrosis. Through our Research & Development organisation, we have built a sustainable pipeline of potential therapies, and actively partner to access external innovation to broaden and accelerate our work.

As global citizens, we work sustainably and responsibly and seek to give back. Through the Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation, we promote health equity and strive to improve health outcomes of populations disproportionately affected by serious diseases and conditions, giving new hope to some of the world's most vulnerable people.

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Bristol Myers Squibb Reports Fourth Quarter and Full-Year Financial Results for 2022

2 February 2023

Reports Fourth Quarter Revenues of $11.4 Billion; Full-Year Revenues of $46.2 Billion

Fourth Quarter Revenues from In-Line Products and New Product Portfolio were $9.0 Billion, an Increase of 7%, or 12% When Adjusted for Foreign Exchange

Full-Year Revenues from In-Line Products and New Product Portfolio were $35.4 Billion, an Increase of 9%, or 13% When Adjusted for Foreign Exchange

Posts Fourth Quarter GAAP EPS of $0.95 and Non-GAAP EPS of $1.82; Includes Net Impact of ($0.01) Per Share for GAAP and Non-GAAP EPS Due to Acquired IPRD Charges and Licensing Income

Reports Full-Year GAAP EPS of $2.95 and Non-GAAP EPS of $7.70; Includes Net Impact of ($0.24) Per Share for GAAP and Non-GAAP EPS Due to Acquired IPRD Charges and Licensing Income

Provides GAAP and Non-GAAP Financial Guidance for 2023 Reflecting Continued Revenue and Earnings Growth

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Bristol Myers Squibb (NYSE:BMY) today reports results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2022, which reflect robust growth of the in-line and new product portfolios, driven by strong commercial execution and continued progress of the company's pipeline.

"2022 was a successful year for our company, one of significant clinical and regulatory achievements that broadened our product portfolio and advanced our pipeline," said Giovanni Caforio, M.D., board chair and chief executive officer, Bristol Myers Squibb. "We are especially proud to have launched three first-in-class medicines that address serious unmet medical needs for patients. Our financial strength, talented workforce and proven ability to execute will enable us to continue to progress our pipeline and invest in future sources of innovation. With a younger and more diversified portfolio, promising mid-to-late stage registrational assets and a deep early-stage pipeline, I am confident that the company is well positioned for multiple waves of innovation that will support long-term growth."

Fourth Quarter
$ amounts in millions, except per share amounts
2022
2021
Change
Change
Excl. F/X**
Total Revenues
$11,406
$11,985
(5)%
(1)%
Earnings Per Share - GAAP*
0.95
1.07
(11)%
N/A
Earnings Per Share - Non-GAAP*
1.82
1.84
(1)%
N/A

GAAP and non-GAAP earnings per share include the net impact of Acquired IPRD charges and licensing income of ($0.01) per share in the fourth quarter of 2022 and 2021.

Full Year
$ amounts in millions, except per share amounts
2022
2021
Change
Change
Excl. F/X**
Total Revenues
$46,159
$46,385
—
3 %
Earnings Per Share - GAAP*
2.95
3.12
(5)%
N/A
Earnings Per Share - Non-GAAP*
7.70
7.16
8 %
N/A

GAAP and non-GAAP earnings per share include the net impact of Acquired IPRD charges and licensing income of ($0.24) per share in 2022 compared to ($0.40) per share in 2021.

FOURTH QUARTER FINANCIAL RESULTS

All comparisons are made versus the same period in 2021 unless otherwise stated.

Bristol Myers Squibb posted revenues of $11.4 billion, a decrease of 5%, driven by recent LOE products (primarily Revlimid) and foreign exchange impacts, partially offset by in-line products (primarily Opdivo) and our new product portfolio (primarily Opdualag and Abecma). When adjusted for foreign exchange, revenues decreased 1%. Our in-line products and new product portfolio increased 7% to $9.0 billion, or 12% when adjusted for foreign exchange.

U.S. revenues increased 5% to $7.9 billion. International revenues decreased 22% to $3.5 billion. When adjusted for foreign exchange, international revenues decreased 13%, primarily due to lower demand for Revlimid as a result of generic erosion, partially offset by in-line products (primarily Opdivo) and our new product portfolio.

Gross margin decreased from 80.3% to 77.3% and decreased from 80.3% to 77.9% on a non-GAAP basis primarily due to product mix and higher manufacturing costs.

On a GAAP and non-GAAP basis, marketing, selling and administrative expenses decreased 4% to $2.3 billion primarily due to foreign exchange.

On a GAAP and non-GAAP basis, research and development expenses remained constant at $2.5 billion.

Acquired IPRD expenses decreased from $89 million in 2021 to $52 million in 2022.

Amortization of acquired intangible assets decreased 3% to $2.3 billion, due to expiration of Abraxane market exclusivity.

Income tax benefit was $166 million despite pre-tax earnings of $1.9 billion primarily due to the release of income tax reserves. On a non-GAAP basis, the effective tax rate decreased from 15.1% to 10.9% primarily due to the release of income tax reserves, partially offset by jurisdictional earnings mix.

The company reported net earnings attributable to Bristol Myers Squibb of $2.0 billion, or $0.95 per share, compared to $2.4 billion, or $1.07 per share. In addition to the items discussed above, the net earnings include the impact of fair value adjustments on equity investments in both periods.

The company reported non-GAAP net earnings attributable to Bristol Myers Squibb of $3.9 billion, or $1.82 per share, compared to non-GAAP net earnings of $4.1 billion, or $1.84 per share.

In addition to the items discussed above, the earnings per share results in 2022 include the impact of lower weighted-average common shares outstanding

For full release see:

https://news.bms.com/news/corporate-financial/2023/Bristol-Myers-Squibb-Reports-Fourth-Quarter-and-Full-Year-Financial-Results-for-2022/default.aspx

Danaher Corporation (NYSE: DHR)

Danaher takes it name from a tributary of the South Fork Flat Head River in western Montana. In the early 1980s, this was the setting for the fishing trip where Steven and Mitchell Rales envisioned a new kind of manufacturing company—one dedicated to continuous improvement and customer satisfaction. The root "Dana" is an ancient Celtic word meaning "swift flowing," an apt descriptor for the nimble mindset and rapid flow of innovation that have defined Danaher for decades.

The company had its origins as a real estate investment trust (DMG, Inc., founded in 1969 and renamed Diversified Mortgage Investors, Inc. in 1978). But after adopting a new name in 1984, refocusing on manufacturing and being exposed to kaizen, the Japanese business philosophy of continuous improvement, Danaher began to take shape.

Danaher was one of the first companies in North America to adopt kaizen. The practice led to the development of the Danaher Business System and continues to guide the culture, at the heart of the company's five core values.

EVOLUTION

In its early days, Danaher consisted of a group of discrete, manufacturing businesses. In the mid-1990s, this fragmented structure was transformed into one built around strategic platforms, each with sustainable competitive advantages in sizeable global markets. Over the next decade the company established leadership in the markets that define it today, beginning with water in 1998 and followed by product identification (2001), diagnostics (2006) and life sciences (2009).

In 2015, Danaher announced that many of its industrial businesses would be spun out to form an independent, publicly traded company, Fortive. The separation supports clear focus on driving meaningful innovation in science and technology, and on continuing to build an unmatched portfolio strategically positioned for growth and impact.

LOOKING AHEAD

Today, Danaher is a global science and technology innovator committed to helping customers solve complex challenges and improving quality of life around the world. Our trusted brands hold unparalleled leadership positions in diagnostics, life sciences, and environmental and applied solutions. With more than 20 operating companies, our globally diverse team of 59,000 associates is united by a shared purpose: to help realize life's potential.

https://www.danaher.com/who-we-are/danaher-story

DANAHER REPORTS FOURTH QUARTER AND FULL YEAR 2022 RESULTS

Danaher Corporation (NYSE: DHR) (the "Company") today announced results for the fourth quarter and full year 2022. All results in this release reflect only continuing operations unless otherwise noted. Net earnings refers to net earnings attributable to common shareholders.

For the quarter ended December 31, 2022, net earnings were $2.2 billion, or $2.99 per diluted common share which represents a 25.0% year-over-year increase from the comparable 2021 period. Non-GAAP adjusted diluted net earnings per common share were $2.87 which represents a 6.5% increase over the comparable 2021 period.

Revenues increased 2.5% year-over-year in the fourth quarter of 2022 to $8.4 billion. Non-GAAP core revenue growth was 7.5%, including 7.5% non-GAAP base business core revenue growth.

For the full year 2022, net earnings were $7.1 billion, or $9.66 per diluted common share which represents a 13.5% year-over-year increase. Non-GAAP adjusted diluted net earnings per common share for the year were $10.95, which represents a 9.0% increase over the comparable 2021 amount.

Revenues for the full year 2022 increased 7.0% to $31.5 billion. Non-GAAP core revenue growth was 9.5%, including 8.0% non-GAAP base business core revenue growth.

Operating cash flow for the full year 2022 was $8.5 billion and non-GAAP free cash flow was $7.4 billion.

The Company provides forecasted sales only on a non-GAAP basis because of the difficulty in estimating the other components of GAAP revenue, such as currency translation, acquisitions and divested product lines.

Starting with the first quarter 2023, the Company will revise its definition of base business core growth to exclude revenues related to COVID-19 testing, vaccines and therapeutics, in addition to the exclusion of currency translation, acquisitions and divested product lines.

For the first quarter 2023, the Company anticipates that non-GAAP base business core revenue growth will be up mid-single digits. For the full year 2023, the Company anticipates non-GAAP base business core revenue to be up high-single digits.

Rainer M. Blair, President and Chief Executive Officer, stated, "2022 was another great year for Danaher. Broad-based strength across the portfolio helped us deliver nearly 10% core revenue growth and double-digit earnings per share growth. Our team executed well in a challenging operating environment, enabling us to expand operating margins and generate strong cash flows. We believe this strong execution, paired with our investments in innovation drove market share gains in many of our businesses."

Blair continued, "Looking ahead, we believe the combination of our leading portfolio, the power of the Danaher Business System and the strength of our balance sheet position Danaher to continue generating sustainable, long-term shareholder value for many years to come."

Danaher will discuss its results during its quarterly investor conference call today starting at 8:00 a.m. ET. The call and an accompanying slide presentation will be webcast on the "Investors" section of Danaher's website, www.danaher.com, under the subheading "Events & Presentations" and additional materials will be posted to the same section of Danaher's website. A replay of the webcast will be available in the same section of Danaher's website shortly after the conclusion of the presentation and will remain available until the next quarterly earnings call.

The conference call can be accessed by dialing 800-245-3047 within the U.S. or by dialing +1 203-518-9765 outside the U.S. a few minutes before the 8:00 a.m. ET start and telling the operator that you are dialing in for Danaher's earnings conference call (Conference ID: DHRQ422). A replay of the conference call will be available shortly after the conclusion of the call and until February 7, 2023. You can access the replay dial-in information on the "Investors" section of Danaher's website under the subheading "Events & Presentations." In addition, presentation materials relating to Danaher's results have been posted to the "Investors" section of Danaher's website under the subheading "Quarterly Earnings."

ABOUT DANAHER

Danaher is a global science and technology innovator committed to helping its customers solve complex challenges and improving quality of life around the world. Its family of world class brands has leadership positions in the demanding and attractive health care, environmental and applied end-markets. With more than 20 operating companies, Danaher's globally diverse team of approximately 81,000 associates is united by a common culture and operating system, the Danaher Business System, and its Shared Purpose, Helping Realize Life's Potential. For more information, please visit www.danaher.com.

NON-GAAP MEASURES

In addition to the financial measures prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), this earnings release also contains non-GAAP financial measures. Calculations of these measures, the reasons why we believe these measures provide useful information to investors, a reconciliation of these measures to the most directly comparable GAAP measures, as applicable, and other information relating to these non-GAAP measures are included in the supplemental reconciliation schedule attached.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Statements in this release that are not strictly historical, including the statements regarding the Company's expected financial performance for the first quarter and full year 2023, Danaher's prospects, future shareholder value generation and any other statements regarding events or developments that we believe or anticipate will or may occur in the future are "forward-looking" statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. There are a number of important factors that could cause actual results, developments and business decisions to differ materially from those suggested or indicated by such forward-looking statements and you should not place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements. These factors include, among other things, the highly uncertain and unpredictable severity, magnitude and duration of the COVID-19 pandemic (and the related governmental, business and community responses thereto) on our business, results of operations and financial condition, the impact of our debt obligations on our operations and liquidity, deterioration of or instability in the economy, the markets we serve and the financial markets (including as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic), uncertainties relating to U.S. laws or policies, including potential changes in U.S. trade policies and tariffs and the reaction of other countries thereto, contractions or growth rates and cyclicality of markets we serve, competition, our ability to develop and successfully market new products and technologies and expand into new markets, the potential for improper conduct by our employees, agents or business partners, our compliance with applicable laws and regulations (including rules relating to off-label marketing and other regulations relating to medical devices and the health care industry), the results of our clinical trials and perceptions thereof, our ability to effectively address cost reductions and other changes in the health care industry, our ability to successfully identify and consummate appropriate acquisitions and strategic investments and successfully complete divestitures and other dispositions, our ability to integrate the businesses we acquire and achieve the anticipated growth, synergies and other benefits of such acquisitions, contingent liabilities and other risks relating to acquisitions, investments, strategic relationships and divestitures (including tax-related and other contingent liabilities relating to past and future IPOs, split-offs or spin-offs), security breaches or other disruptions of our information technology systems or violations of data privacy laws, the impact of our restructuring activities on our ability to grow, risks relating to potential impairment of goodwill and other intangible assets, currency exchange rates, tax audits and changes in our tax rate and income tax liabilities, changes in tax laws applicable to multinational companies, litigation and other contingent liabilities including intellectual property and environmental, health and safety matters, the rights of the United States government to use, disclose and license certain intellectual property we license if we fail to commercialize it, risks relating to product, service or software defects, product liability and recalls, risks relating to product manufacturing, our relationships with and the performance of our channel partners, uncertainties relating to collaboration arrangements with third-parties, commodity costs and surcharges, our ability to adjust purchases and manufacturing capacity to reflect market conditions, reliance on sole sources of supply, the impact of deregulation on demand for our products and services, the impact of climate change, or legal or regulatory measures to address climate change, labor matters and our ability to recruit, retain and motivate talented employees, international economic, political, legal, compliance, social and business factors (including the impact of the military conflict between Russia and Ukraine and the United Kingdom's separation from the European Union), disruptions relating to man-made and natural disasters (including pandemics such as COVID-19), pension plan costs, inflation and supply chain disruption. Additional information regarding the factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from these forward-looking statements is available in our SEC filings, including our 2021 Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the third quarter of 2022. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this release and except to the extent required by applicable law, the Company does not assume any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events and developments or otherwise.

https://investors.danaher.com/2023-01-24-Danaher-Reports-Fourth-Quarter-and-Full-Year-2022-Results

Eli Lilly & Company (NYSE: LLY)

Lilly was founded in 1876 by Colonel Eli Lilly, a man committed to creating high-quality medicines that met real needs in an era of unreliable elixirs peddled by questionable characters. His charge to the generations of employees who have followed was this: "Take what you find here and make it better and better."

More than 140 years later, we remain committed to his vision through every aspect of our business and the people we serve starting with those who take our medicines, and extending to health care professionals, employees and the communities in which we live. Eli Lilly and Company is an American pharmaceutical company headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, with offices in 18 countries. Its products are sold in approximately 125 countries.

Three long established core values guide Lilly in all that we do:

Integrity: We conduct our business consistent with all applicable laws and are honest in our dealings with customers, employees, shareholders, partners, suppliers, competitors and the community.

Excellence: We pursue pharmaceutical innovation, provide high quality products and strive to deliver superior business results.

Respect for People: We maintain an environment built on mutual respect, openness and individual integrity. Respect for people includes our concern for all people who touch or are touched by our company: customers, employees, shareholders, partners, suppliers and communities.

Key Facts

Lilly at a Glance

A heritage more than 140 years strong: company founded on May 10, 1876

Headquarters located in Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.A.

Approximately 33,000 employees worldwide

More than 7,800 employees engaged in research and development

Clinical research conducted in more than 55 countries

Research and development facilities located in 8 countries

Manufacturing plants located in 8 countries

Products marketed in 120 countries

Employees

(as of June 30, 2019)

Indianapolis: 10,672

Indiana (excluding Indianapolis): 81

U.S. (excluding Indiana): 3,818

Outside U.S.: 19,245

Worldwide total: 33,816

2018 Financials

(dollars in millions, except per-share data)

Net sales: $24,555.7

Net income as reported: $3,232.0

Net income non-GAAP: $5,734.6

Earnings per share as reported: $3.13

Earnings per share non-GAAP: $5.55

Dividends paid per share: $2.25

Research & Development

2018 Expenditures

$5,307 million/year

$20 million/workday

R&D as a percentage of sales: 21.6%

Employees engaged in R&D activities: 7,836

Percentage of total workforce: 23%

Cost of Pharmaceuticals

Average cost to discover and develop a new drug: $2.6 billion

Average length of time from discovery to patient: 10 years

https://www.lilly.com/who-we-are /
https://www.lilly.com/key-facts

Lilly Reports Fourth-Quarter 2022 Financial Results, Core Business Growth and Pipeline Advancements Support Strong Long-Term Outlook

Revenue in Q4 2022 decreased 9%. Excluding COVID-19 antibodies, revenue in Q4 2022 increased 5%, or 10% on a constant currency basis, driven by volume growth of key growth products, partially offset by lower Alimta revenue. Excluding COVID-19 antibodies, total worldwide volume in Q4 2022 increased 13%.

\Pipeline advancements included FDA approval of Jaypirca for mantle cell lymphoma under the accelerated approval pathway and FDA and EMA acceptance of regulatory submissions for Jardiance for adults with chronic kidney disease. Additionally, the company initiated a rolling submission in the U.S. for tirzepatide in obesity and the FDA granted Fast Track designation for tirzepatide in obstructive sleep apnea.

Key growth products - consisting of Verzenio, Mounjaro, Jardiance, Taltz, Trulicity, Retevmo, Emgality, Cyramza, Tyvyt and Olumiant - grew 21% and represented 70% of revenue in Q4 2022.

Q4 2022 EPS increased 13% to $2.14 on a reported basis and decreased 4% to $2.09 on a non-GAAP basis, both inclusive of $0.23 of acquired IPR&D and development milestone charges.

2023 EPS guidance updated to be in the range of $7.90 to $8.10 on a reported basis and $8.35 to $8.55 on a non-GAAP basis.

INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY) today announced its financial results for the fourth quarter of 2022.

"2023 is an inflection point for Lilly - a chance to expand our impact on patients and growth potential as an R&D-driven biopharma company," said David A. Ricks, Lilly's chair and CEO. "Over the course of this critical year, we hope to launch as many as four new medicines for challenging diseases, while advancing our next generation of molecules currently in Phase 3."

Anat Ashkenazi, Lilly's executive vice president and chief financial officer added: "As we closed out 2022, Lilly demonstrated strong growth and achieved meaningful pipeline progress that included the launch for Mounjaro in type 2 diabetes. We expect to capitalize on this momentum and deliver mid-teen revenue growth for our core business in 2023 while remaining committed to investing in innovation, late-stage opportunities, manufacturing capacity, and our people."

Lilly shared numerous updates recently on key regulatory, clinical, business development and other events, including:

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of Jaypirca™ (pirtobrutinib) for adults with relapsed or refractory mantle cell lymphoma after at least two lines of systemic therapy, including a BTK inhibitor, under the accelerated approval pathway;

FDA issuance of a complete response letter for the accelerated approval submission of donanemab for early Alzheimer's disease;

FDA and European Medicines Agency acceptance of regulatory submissions for Jardiance® for adults with chronic kidney disease based on results from the EMPA-KIDNEY Phase 3 trial;

The initiation of a rolling submission in the U.S. for tirzepatide in obesity and FDA Fast Track designation for tirzepatide in obstructive sleep apnea;

The announcement that Jardiance is the first SGLT2 inhibitor to show statistically significant reduction in blood sugar levels in children and adolescents with type 2 diabetes;

Positive donanemab data from the first Phase 3 active comparator study in early Alzheimer's disease, TRAILBLAZER-ALZ 4;

Plans to invest an additional $450 million and create at least 100 new jobs to expand manufacturing capacity at the company's Research Triangle Park facility;

The acquisition of Akouos, Inc., which expands Lilly's efforts in genetic medicines to include Akouos's potential first-in-class adeno-associated viral gene therapies;

The fifth consecutive 15% annual increase in Lilly's quarterly dividend, doubling since 2018;

A collaboration with EVA Pharma to establish local manufacturing capabilities to supply low-cost insulin to at least 1 million people by 2030, mostly in Africa; and

An initiative with Direct Relief to expand cold chain capacity in Africa, Latin America, the Caribbean and Southeast Asia.

For additional information on these and other important public announcements, visit the news section of Lilly's website.

For full release see:

https://investor.lilly.com/news-releases/news-release-details/lilly-reports-fourth-quarter-2022-financial-results-core

Gilead Sciences (GILD: NASDAQ)

Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a US biopharmaceutical company headquartered in Foster City, California that researches, develops and commercializes drugs. The company focuses primarily on antiviral drugs used in the treatment of HIV, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and influenza, including Harvoni and Sovaldi. A member of the NASDAQ Biotechnology Index and the S&P 500, Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a research-based biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development, and commercialization of innovative medicines. Gilead has operations in more than 35 countries worldwide.

See
http://investors.gilead.com/

Gilead Sciences Announces First Quarter 2023 Financial Results

27 April 2023

Product Sales Excluding Veklury Increased 15% Year-Over-Year to $5.7 billion

Biktarvy Sales Increased 24% Year-Over-Year to $2.7 billion

Oncology Sales Increased 59% Year-Over-Year to $670 million

FOSTER CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Gilead Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: GILD) announced today its results of operations for the first quarter of 2023.

"Gilead's track record of strong commercial and clinical execution continued through the first quarter of 2023. A 15% year-over-year revenue increase reflects growth in each of our core areas," said Daniel O'Day, Gilead's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "Biktarvy outperformed once again, and Oncology revenue increased 59% year-over-year, driven by Trodelvy and Cell Therapy. We look forward to helping even more people with Trodelvy following the approval for pre-treated HR+/HER2- metastatic breast cancer, making this the third U.S. approval for Trodelvy in three years."

First Quarter 2023 Financial Results

Total first quarter 2023 revenue decreased 4% to $6.4 billion compared to the same period in 2022, due to lower Veklury ® (remdesivir) sales, partially offset by increased sales in HIV and Oncology.

Diluted Earnings Per Share ("EPS") increased to $0.80 for the first quarter of 2023 compared to $0.02 for the same period in 2022, mainly driven by the following items net of their related tax effect: a $2.7 billion in-process research and development ("IPR&D") impairment recorded in the first quarter of 2022, which did not repeat in 2023, partially offset by higher operating expenses, including higher acquired IPR&D expense and lower revenues in 2023.

Non-GAAP diluted EPS decreased to $1.37 for the first quarter of 2023 compared to $2.12 for the same period in 2022, primarily driven by the following items net of their related tax effect: higher operating expenses, including higher acquired IPR&D expense, and lower revenues in 2023.

As of March 31, 2023, Gilead had $7.2 billion of cash, cash equivalents and marketable debt securities, down from $7.6 billion as of December 31, 2022.

During the first quarter of 2023, Gilead generated $1.7 billion in operating cash flow.

During the first quarter of 2023, Gilead paid dividends of $969 million and repurchased $400 million of common stock.

Product Sales Performance

Total first quarter 2023 product sales decreased 3% to $6.3 billion compared to the same period in 2022. Total product sales, excluding Veklury, increased 15% to $5.7 billion in the first quarter of 2023 compared to the same period in 2022, primarily due to increased sales related to HIV, Cell Therapy, Trodelvy ® (sacituzumab govitecan-hziy) and Liver Disease.

HIV product sales increased 13% to $4.2 billion in the first quarter of 2023 compared to the same period in 2022, primarily driven by favorable pricing dynamics, as well as higher demand and lower inventory draw-downs.

Biktarvy ® (bictegravir 50mg/emtricitabine 200mg ("FTC")/tenofovir alafenamide 25mg ("TAF")) sales increased 24% year-over-year in the first quarter of 2023, reflecting higher demand, as well as favorable pricing and inventory dynamics.

Descovy ® (FTC 200mg/TAF 25mg) sales increased 20% year-over-year in the first quarter of 2023, primarily driven by higher demand and favorable pricing dynamics.

The Liver Disease portfolio sales, which includes chronic hepatitis C virus ("HCV"), chronic hepatitis B virus ("HBV") and chronic hepatitis delta virus ("HDV"), increased 6% to $675 million in the first quarter of 2023 compared to the same period in 2022, primarily driven by higher demand and timing of purchases in the U.S.

Cell Therapy product sales increased 64% to $448 million in the first quarter of 2023 compared to the same period in 2022.

Yescarta ® (axicabtagene ciloleucel) sales increased 70% to $359 million in the first quarter of 2023, primarily driven by increased demand in relapsed or refractory ("R/R") large B-cell lymphoma ("LBCL").

Tecartus ® (brexucabtagene autoleucel) sales increased 40% to $89 million in the first quarter of 2023, primarily driven by increased demand in R/R mantle cell lymphoma and R/R adult acute lymphoblastic leukemia ("ALL").

Trodelvy sales increased by 52% to $222 million in the first quarter of 2023 compared to the same period in 2022, primarily driven by increased adoption in metastatic triple-negative breast cancer in the United States and Europe, as well as the launch of the indication for pretreated HR+/HER2- metastatic breast cancer in the United States.

Veklury sales decreased by 63% to $573 millionfor the first quarter of 2023 compared to the same period in 2022, primarily driven by lower rates of COVID-19 related hospitalizations in all regions. Veklury sales generally reflect COVID-19 related rates and severity of infections and hospitalizations, as well as the availability, uptake and effectiveness of vaccinations and alternative treatments for COVID-19.

First Quarter 2023 Product Gross Margin, Operating Expenses and Effective Tax Rate

Product gross margin was 77.8% for the first quarter of 2023 compared to 78.2% for the same period in 2022. Non-GAAP product gross margin was 86.2% for the first quarter of 2023 compared to 87.4% in the same period in 2022.

Research and development ("R&D") expenses and non-GAAP R&D expenses for the first quarter of 2023 were $1.4 billion, compared to $1.2 billion in the same period in 2022. The increases in GAAP and non-GAAP R&D expenses were primarily driven by increased clinical activities.

Acquired IPR&D expenses for the first quarter of 2023 were $481 million compared to $8 million in the same period in 2022, primarily driven by the acquisition of Tmunity Therapeutics Inc. ("Tmunity"), as well as upfront and milestone payments related to the collaborations with Arcellx, Inc. ("Arcellx") and Nurix Therapeutics, Inc. ("Nurix").

Selling, general and administrative ("SG&A") expenses and non-GAAP SG&A expenses for the first quarter of 2023 were $1.3 billion, compared to $1.1 billion in the same period in 2022. The increases in GAAP and non-GAAP SG&A expenses were primarily due to Oncology commercial expansion and investments, higher Branded Prescription Drug fee, as well as higher corporate activities.

The effective tax rate ("ETR") for the first quarter of 2023 was 24.3% compared to 107.9% for the same period in 2022. The decrease in ETR was primarily due to a $2.7 billion IPR&D impairment taken in the first quarter of 2022 related to assets acquired by Gilead from Immunomedics Inc. that did not repeat in 2023. Non-GAAP ETR for the first quarter of 2023 was 18.9% compared to 18.4% for the same period in 2022.

Guidance and Outlook

For the full-year, Gilead expects:

Total product sales between $26.0 billion and $26.5 billion, unchanged from prior guidance.

Total product sales, excluding Veklury, between $24.0 billion and $24.5 billion, unchanged from prior guidance.

Total Veklury sales of approximately $2.0 billion, unchanged from prior guidance. Veklury sales are expected to be highly variable, depending on the frequency and severity of surges, and our guidance will continue to be updated on a quarterly basis as necessary.

Diluted earnings per share between $4.75 and $5.15, compared to $5.30 and $5.70 previously.

Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share between $6.60 and $7.00, unchanged from prior guidance.

Additional information and a reconciliation between GAAP and non-GAAP financial information for the 2023 guidance is provided in the accompanying tables. Also see the Forward-Looking Statements described below. The financial guidance is subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including uncertainty around the duration and magnitude of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Key Updates Since Our Last Quarterly Release

Virology

Presented positive Phase 1b proof-of-concept data for an investigational combination regimen of lenacapavir with broadly neutralizing antibodies teropavimab and zinlirvimab as a potential long-acting treatment regimen for HIV with twice-yearly dosing at the Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections ("CROI") 2023. In addition, announced results from multiple collaborative studies evaluating novel investigational combinations and strategies as part of the HIV cure research program.

Announced new real-world study data at CROI demonstrating Veklury use in hospitalized patients with COVID-19 was associated with a statistically significant reduction in mortality in the overall patient population, including immunocompromised patients. Real-world data analyses of Veklury from other sources are ongoing and may vary in their results or conclusions. Separate in vitro analyses were also presented that showed Veklury retains potent antiviral activity against recent Omicron subvariants.

Presented new COVID-19 data at the European Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, including results from a Phase 1 study of obeldesivir (GS-5245), as an investigational oral therapy for the treatment of COVID-19. Additionally, presented findings from a Phase 3 study of Veklury in patients with severe renal impairment, as well as new real-world studies.

Oncology

Received FDA approval of Trodelvy for the treatment of adult patients with unresectable locally advanced or metastatic HR+/HER2- breast cancer who have received endocrine-based therapy and at least two additional systemic therapies in the metastatic setting.

Presented positive results from a three-year follow-up analysis of Tecartus in the Phase 2 ZUMA-3 study of patients with R/R ALL at the European CAR T-cell Meeting.

Presented positive data from the Phase 2 TROPHY-U-01 study of Trodelvy for the treatment of metastatic urothelial cancer at the American Society of Clinical Oncology Genitourinary Cancers Symposium.

Completed the acquisition of Tmunity, a clinical stage private biotech company, which provides preclinical and clinical programs, including an investigational "armored" CAR T technology platform that has the potential to be applied to a variety of CAR Ts to enhance anti-tumor activity, as well as rapid manufacturing processes.

Announced primary overall survival results from the Phase 3 ZUMA-7 study for initial treatment of adult patients with R/R LBCL, which showed a statistically significant improvement for Yescarta in overall survival versus historical treatment.

Inflammation

Exercised option to license investigational targeted protein degrader molecule NX‑0479 ("GS-6791") from Nurix. GS-6791 is a potent, selective, oral IRAK4 degrader with potential applications in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and other inflammatory diseases.

Corporate

The company's Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.75 per share of common stock for the second quarter of 2023. The dividend is payable on June 29, 2023, to stockholders of record at the close of business on June 15, 2023. Future dividends will be subject to Board approval.

Certain amounts and percentages in this press release may not sum or recalculate due to rounding.

Conference Call

At 1:30 p.m. Pacific Time today, Gilead will host a conference call to discuss Gilead's results. A live webcast will be available on
http://investors.gilead.com
and will be archived on
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for one year.

Non-GAAP Financial Information

The information presented in this document has been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"), unless otherwise noted as non-GAAP. Management believes non-GAAP information is useful for investors, when considered in conjunction with Gilead's GAAP financial information, because management uses such information internally for its operating, budgeting and financial planning purposes. Non-GAAP information is not prepared under a comprehensive set of accounting rules and should only be used to supplement an understanding of Gilead's operating results as reported under GAAP. Non-GAAP financial information generally excludes acquisition-related expenses including amortization of acquired intangible assets and inventory step-up charges, and other items that are considered unusual or not representative of underlying trends of Gilead's business, fair value adjustments of equity securities and discrete and related tax charges or benefits associated with changes in tax related laws and guidelines. Although Gilead consistently excludes the amortization of acquired intangible assets from the non-GAAP financial information, management believes that it is important for investors to understand that such intangible assets were recorded as part of acquisitions and contribute to ongoing revenue generation.Non-GAAP measures may be defined and calculated differently by other companies in the same industry. Reconciliations of the non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures are provided in the accompanying tables.

About Gilead Sciences

Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company that has pursued and achieved breakthroughs in medicine for more than three decades, with the goal of creating a healthier world for all people. The company is committed to advancing innovative medicines to prevent and treat life-threatening diseases, including HIV, viral hepatitis and cancer. Gilead operates in more than 35 countries worldwide, with headquarters in Foster City, California.

https://www.gilead.com/news-and-press/press-room/press-releases/2023/4/gilead-sciences-announces-first-quarter-2023-financial-results

GlaxoSmithKline (LSE: GSK)

We are a science-led global healthcare company with a special purpose: to help people do more, feel better, live longer.

GlaxoSmithKline plc was formed in 2000 as a result of a merger between Glaxo Wellcome plc and SmithKline Beecham plc, although our history can be traced back more than 300 years to London's Plough Court Pharmacy in the 1700s.

Our goal is to be one of the world's most innovative, best performing and trusted healthcare companies.

Our strategy is to bring differentiated, high-quality and needed healthcare products to as many people as possible, with our three global businesses, scientific and technical know-how and talented people.

Our values and expectations are at the heart of everything we do and form an important part of our culture:

Our values are Patient focus, Transparency, Respect, Integrity

Our expectations are Courage, Accountability, Development, Teamwork

https://uk.gsk.com/en-gb/about-us/

GSK delivers strong 2022 performance with full year sales of £29.3 billion +19% AER, +13% CER; Total EPS 371.4p >100% Adjusted EPS of 139.7p +27% AER, +15% CER from continuing operations

1 February 2023

Highlights

Step change in commercial execution drives strong sales growth across Specialty Medicines and Vaccines

Sales of £29.3 billion +19% AER, +13% CER. Sales +15% AER, +10% CER excluding COVID-19 solutions

Specialty Medicines £11.3 billion +37% AER, +29% CER; HIV +20% AER, +12% CER; Oncology +23% AER, +17% CER; Immuno-inflammation and other specialty +29% AER +20% CER; COVID-19 solutions (Xevudy) sales £2.3 billion

Vaccines £7.9 billion +17% AER, +11% CER; Shingrix £3 billion +72% AER, +60% CER

General Medicines £10.1 billion +5% AER, +1% CER

Prioritised investment and cost discipline support strong growth in operating profit and EPS

Total continuing operating margin 21.9%. Total EPS 371.4p > 100% primarily reflecting the gain from discontinued operations arising on the demerger of the Consumer Healthcare business. Total continuing EPS 110.8p +34% AER, +18% CER

Adjusted operating margin 27.8%. Adjusted operating profit growth +26% AER, +14% CER. This included a decline in growth from COVID-19 solutions of approximately 3% AER and CER

Adjusted EPS 139.7p +27% AER, +15% CER. This included a decline in growth from COVID-19 solutions of approximately 4% AER, 3% CER

Full-year 2022 cash generated from operations attributable to continuing operations £7.9 billion. Full-year free cash flow £3.3 billion

R&D delivery and business development supports future growth

Innovative pipeline of 69 vaccines and specialty medicines based on science of the immune system, with 18 in phase III/registration

Potential best in class RSV older adults candidate vaccine filed in US, EU, Japan; Shingrix interim 10-year data presented at ID Week 2022; acquisition of Affinivax completed, including phase II next-generation vaccine for pneumococcal disease and use of innovative MAPs technology

Continued progress in development of long-acting HIV treatments; positive phase II data on N6LS broadly-neutralising antibody presented at HIV Glasgow

Pivotal phase III trials for gepotidacin antibiotic for uncomplicated UTIs stopped early for efficacy; positive phase IIb data for bepirovirsen, potential functional cure for chronic hepatitis B; exclusive licence agreement with Spero Therapeutics for tebipenem Hbr, late-stage antibiotic for complicated UTIs

Expansion of depemokimab phase III programme with trials for long-acting IL-5 inhibitor in three additional eosinophil-driven diseases

4 approvals anticipated in 2023: RSV OA vaccine (US, EU, JP); Jemperli in 1L endometrial cancer (US); momelotinib in myelofibrosis (US) and daprodustat in chronic kidney disease (US, EU)

Confident in outlooks for turnover and Adjusted operating profit growth

2023 Turnover expected to increase between 6% to 8%; Adjusted operating profit expected to increase between 10% to 12%; EPS expected to increase between 12% to 15%

2023 Guidance at CER and excludes any contribution from COVID-19 solutions

13.75p dividend declared for the Q4 2022. No change to expected dividend from GSK of 56.5p/share for 2023

Emma Walmsley, Chief Executive Officer, GSK said:

"2022 was a landmark year for GSK delivering the step change in performance we committed to, driven by strong growth in specialty medicines and vaccines, including record sales for Shingrix. We enter 2023 with good momentum, underpinning confidence in our ambitious sales and profit outlooks for 2026. At the same time, we continue to build a stronger portfolio and pipeline based on infectious diseases and the science of the immune system, including our potential new RSV vaccine. This momentum, together with further targeted business development, means GSK will also be in a strong position to deliver growth from 2026 onwards."

Assumptions and cautionary statement regarding forward-looking statements

The Group's management believes that the assumptions outlined above are reasonable, and that the guidance, outlooks, ambitions and expectations described in this report are achievable based on those assumptions. However, given the forward-looking nature of these guidance, outlooks, ambitions and expectations, they are subject to greater uncertainty, including potential material impacts if the above assumptions are not realised, and other material impacts related to foreign exchange fluctuations, macro-economic activity, the impact of outbreaks, epidemics or pandemics, such as the COVID-19 pandemic and ongoing challenges and uncertainties posed by the COVID-19 pandemic for businesses and governments around the world, changes in legislation, regulation, government actions or intellectual property protection, product development and approvals, actions by our competitors, and other risks inherent to the industries in which we operate.

For full release see:

https://www.gsk.com/en-gb/media/press-releases/gsk-delivers-strong-2022-performance-with-full-year-sales-of-293-billion/

Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ)

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe good health is the foundation of vibrant lives, thriving communities and forward progress. That's why for more than 130 years, we have aimed to keep people well at every age and every stage of life. Today, as the world's largest and most broadly based healthcare company, we are committed to using our reach and size for good. We strive to improve access and affordability, create healthier communities, and put a healthy mind, body and environment within reach of everyone, everywhere.

Every day, our more than 130,000 employees across the world are blending heart, science and ingenuity to profoundly change the trajectory of health for humanity.

Johnson & Johnson was incorporated in the State of New Jersey in 1887.

https://www.jnj.com/about-jnj

Johnson & Johnson Reports Q4 and Full-Year 2022 Results

2022 Fourth-Quarter reported sales decline of 4.4% to $23.7 Billion primarily driven by unfavorable foreign exchange and reduced COVID-19 Vaccine sales vs. prior year. Operational growth excluding COVID-19 Vaccine of 4.6%*

2022 Fourth-Quarter earnings per share (EPS) of $1.33 decreasing 24.9% and adjusted EPS of $2.35 increasing by 10.3%*

2022 Full-Year reported sales growth of 1.3% to $94.9 Billion primarily driven by strong commercial execution partially offset by unfavorable foreign exchange. Operational growth of 6.1%*

2022 Full-Year earnings per share (EPS) of $6.73 decreasing 13.8% and adjusted EPS of $10.15 increasing by 3.6%*

Company guides 2023 adjusted operational sales growth excluding COVID-19 Vaccine of 4.0%* and adjusted operational EPS of $10.50, reflecting growth of 3.5%*

NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. - January 24, 2023 - Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) today announced results for fourth-quarter and full year 2022. "Our full year 2022 results reflect the continued strength and stability of our three business segments, despite macroeconomic challenges," said Joaquin Duato, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer. "I am inspired by our employees who make a difference in the health and lives of people around the world every day. As we look ahead to 2023, Johnson & Johnson is well-positioned to drive near-term growth, while also investing strategically to deliver long-term value."

FULL YEAR 2022 SEGMENT COMMENTARY:

Adjusted operational sales* reflected below excludes the net impact of acquisitions and divestitures and translational currency.

Consumer Health

Consumer Health worldwide adjusted operational sales increased 3.9%* predominately driven by over-the-counter (OTC) products. Major contributors to growth in OTC were TYLENOL and MOTRIN analgesics, as well as upper respiratory products and digestive health products in the international markets. Additionally, Skin Health/Beauty adjusted operational growth was primarily driven by NEUTROGENA outside the U.S. Growth was partially offset by Oral Care in the international markets.

Pharmaceutical

Pharmaceutical worldwide adjusted operational sales grew 6.8%*, driven by DARZALEX (daratumumab), a biologic for the treatment of multiple myeloma, STELARA (ustekinumab), a biologic for the treatment of a number of immune-mediated inflammatory diseases, ERLEADA (apalutamide), a next-generation androgen receptor inhibitor for the treatment of patients with prostate cancer, TREMFYA (guselkumab), a biologic for the treatment of adults living with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis, and for adults with active psoriatic arthritis, and INVEGA SUSTENNA/XEPLION and INVEGA TRINZA/TREVICTA (paliperidone palmitate), long-acting, injectable atypical antipsychotics for the treatment of schizophrenia in adults. This growth was partially offset by declines in sales of REMICADE (infliximab), a biologic approved for the treatment of several immune-mediated inflammatory diseases, IMBRUVICA (ibrutinib), an oral, once daily therapy approved for use in treating certain B-cell malignancies, a type of blood or lymph node cancer, and ZYTIGA (abiratone acetate), an oral, once daily medication for use in combination with prednisone for the treatment of metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer.

MedTech

MedTech worldwide adjusted operational sales grew 6.1%*, driven primarily by electrophysiology products in Interventional Solutions, contact lenses in Vision, and wound closure products in General Surgery.

NOTABLE NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS IN THE QUARTER:

The information contained in this section should be read in conjunction with Johnson & Johnson's other disclosures filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Current Reports on Form 8-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Annual Reports on Form 10-K. Copies of these filings are available online at
www.sec.gov
,
www.jnj.com
or on request from Johnson & Johnson. The reader is also encouraged to review all other news releases and information available in the Investors section of the company's website at
news releases
, as

wellas
www.factsabouttalc.com
,
www.factsaboutourprescriptionopioids.com
, and
www.LTLManagementInformation.com
.

FULL-YEAR 2023 GUIDANCE:

Johnson & Johnson does not provide GAAP financial measures on a forward-looking basis because the company is unable to predict with reasonable certainty the ultimate outcome of legal proceedings, unusual gains and losses, acquisition-related expenses and purchase accounting fair value adjustments without unreasonable effort. These items are uncertain, depend on various factors, and could be material to Johnson & Johnson's results computed in accordance with GAAP.

($ in Billions, except EPS)
January 2023
Adjusted Operational Sales 1,2,5
Change vs. Prior Year / Mid-point
3.5% - 4.5% / 4.0%
Operational Sales 2,5 / Mid-point 2,5
Change vs. Prior Year / Mid-point
$96.9B - $97.9B / $97.4B
4.5% - 5.5% / 5.0%
Estimated Reported Sales 3,5 / Mid-point 3,5
Change vs. Prior Year / Mid-point
$96.9B - $97.9B / $97.4B
4.5% - 5.5% / 5.0%

Adjusted Operational EPS (Diluted) 2,4 / Mid-point 2,4
Change vs. Prior Year / Mid-point
$10.40 - $10.60 / $10.50
2.5% - 4.5% / 3.5%
Adjusted EPS (Diluted) 3,4 / Mid-point 3,4
Change vs. Prior Year / Mid-point
$10.45 - $10.65 / $10.55
3.0% - 5.0% / 4.0%

For the full release, see:

https://www.jnj.com/johnson-johnson-reports-q4-and-full-year-2022-results

Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE: MRK, XPAR: MRK)

The company is known as Merck in the United States and Canada. Everywhere else, we are known as MSD. Merck & Co., Inc. is the legal name and is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "MRK."

Description
Merck is an innovative, global healthcare leader that is committed to improving health and wellbeing around the world.
Our core product categories include diabetes, cancer, vaccines and hospital acute care. We continue to focus our research on conditions that represent some of today's most significant health challenges - like cancer, HIV, HPV, hepatitis C, cardio-metabolic disease, antibiotic-resistant infection and Alzheimer's disease, and we are on the front lines in the fight against emerging global pandemics, such as Ebola.
We also devote extensive time and energy to increasing access to medicines and vaccines through far-reaching programs that donate and deliver our products to the people who need them.
At Merck, we're applying our global reach, financial strength and scientific excellence to do more of what we're passionate about: improving health and improving lives.
Employees
Approximately 71,000 (as of Dec. 31, 2019)
Headquarters
Kenilworth, New Jersey
Businesses
Pharmaceuticals Vaccines Animal Health

2019 Revenue
$46.8 billion
2019 Revenues
(by geographic area, including pharmaceutical and animal
health revenue)
United States
$20.3 B
Europe, Middle East and Africa
$ 12.7 B
Japan
$ 3.6 B
Asia Pacific (other than Japan and China)
$ 2.9 B
latin America
$ 2.5 B
China
$ 3.2 B
Other
$ 1.6 B
2019 R&D Expenses
$9.9 billion
Products
Merck is a global healthcare company that delivers innovative health solutions through its prescription medicines, vaccines, biologic therapies, and animal health products.
Pipeline
Merck has a robust pipeline, with a wide range of product candidates across each phase of development.
Senior Leadership Kenneth C. Frazier, chairman of the board, president and chief executive officer

https://www.merck.com/about/our-history/facts/home.html

https://www.merck.com/index.html

Merck Announces Third-Quarter 2022 Financial Results

October 27, 2022 6:30 am ET

Third-Quarter Results Reflect Sustained Strong Business Momentum Across Key Growth Drivers as Well as Investment and Progress in the Pipeline

Third-Quarter 2022 Worldwide Sales Were $15.0 Billion, an Increase of 14% From Third-Quarter 2021; LAGEVRIO Sales Were $436 Million; Growth Excluding LAGEVRIO Was 10%; Growth Excluding LAGEVRIO and the Impact From Foreign Exchange Was 14%; Sales Growth Favorably Impacted by COVID-19 Recovery
KEYTRUDA Sales Grew 20% to $5.4 Billion; Excluding the Impact From Foreign Exchange, Sales Grew 26%
GARDASIL/GARDASIL 9 Sales Grew 15% to $2.3 Billion; Excluding the Impact From Foreign Exchange, Sales Grew 20%

Third-Quarter 2022 GAAP EPS From Continuing Operations Was $1.28; Non-GAAP EPS Was $1.85; GAAP and Non-GAAP EPS Include $0.22 of Charges Related to Collaboration and Licensing Agreements with Moderna, Orna and Orion

Announced Positive Top-line Results From Pivotal Phase 3 STELLAR Trial Evaluating the Safety and Efficacy of Sotatercept

2022 Continuing Operations Financial Outlook:
Company Raises and Narrows Expected Full-Year 2022 Worldwide Sales To Be Between $58.5 Billion and $59.0 Billion, Reflecting Full-Year Growth of 20% to 21%, Growth of Approximately 12% Excluding LAGEVRIO; Outlook Includes Negative Impact From Foreign Exchange of Approximately 4%
Company Lowers Expected Full-Year 2022 GAAP EPS To Be Between $5.68 and $5.73
Company Raises and Narrows Expected Full-Year 2022 Non-GAAP EPS To Be Between $7.32 and $7.37, Including Negative Impact From Foreign Exchange of Approximately 4%

RAHWAY, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Merck (NYSE: MRK), known as MSD outside the United States and Canada, today announced financial results for the third quarter of 2022.

"We continue to execute on our strategy, invest in leading-edge science and drive innovation as our colleagues deliver meaningful value for patients - which in turn provides value for our shareholders," said Robert M. Davis, chief executive officer and president, Merck. "Our third quarter results demonstrate exceptional revenue and underlying earnings growth and sustained performance across our key growth drivers. Inspired by our purpose of saving and improving lives around the world, I am confident we are well-positioned to continue to deliver strong operational performance."

Cardiovascular pipeline highlights

Merck
announced
positive results from its pivotal Phase 3 STELLAR trial evaluating sotatercept, the company's investigational activin receptor type IIA-Fc fusion protein, as an add-on to stable background therapy for the treatment of adults with pulmonary arterial hypertension. The trial met its primary efficacy outcome measure, demonstrating a statistically significant and clinically meaningful improvement in six-minute walk distance (6MWD) from baseline at 24 weeks, and eight out of nine secondary efficacy outcome measures, including the outcome measure of proportion of participants achieving multicomponent improvement [defined as improvement in 6MWD, improvement in N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide level, and either improvement in WHO Functional Class (FC) or maintenance of WHO FC II] and the outcome measure of time to death or the first occurrence of a clinical worsening event. The Cognitive/Emotional Impacts domain score of PAH-SYMPACT®, which was assessed as the ninth and final secondary outcome measure, did not achieve statistical significance. Results will be presented at an upcoming scientific congress.

Merck
received
a Fast Track designation from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for MK-2060, an investigational anticoagulant therapy for the reduction in risk of major thrombotic cardiovascular events in patients with end-stage renal disease.

Oncology program highlights

Merck announced clinical trial results for KEYTRUDA (pembrolizumab), the company's anti-PD-1 therapy, and Lynparza (olaparib), an oral poly (ADP-ribose) PARP inhibitor being co-developed and co-commercialized with AstraZeneca, at the European Society for Medical Oncology Congress 2022, including:
Five-year overall survival (OS)
data
from the pivotal Phase 3 KEYNOTE-189 trial (KEYTRUDA plus pemetrexed and either cisplatin or carboplatin) in patients with metastatic nonsquamous non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and the Phase 3 KEYNOTE-407 trial (KEYTRUDA plus carboplatin-paclitaxel or nab-paclitaxel) in patients with metastatic squamous NSCLC.
In collaboration with Seagen and Astellas, the first presentation of
data
from Cohort K of the Phase 1b/2 EV-103/KEYNOTE-869 trial evaluating Padcev (enfortumab vedotin-ejfv) in combination with KEYTRUDA as first-line treatment for patients with cisplatin-ineligible unresectable locally advanced or metastatic urothelial cancer.
Seven-year OS
data
from the Phase 3 SOLO-1 trial evaluating Lynparza as maintenance treatment in patients with advanced BRCA-mutated ovarian cancer, following first-line platinum-based chemotherapy, and final OS results from the Phase 3 PAOLA-1 trial evaluating Lynparza in combination with bevacizumab as maintenance treatment in patients with advanced ovarian cancer who were without evidence of disease after surgery or following response to platinum-based chemotherapy. The results of both trials were clinically meaningful in certain types of patients, but did not reach statistical significance.

Merck
announced
that KEYTRUDA received four new approvals in Japan; KEYTRUDA is now approved in Japan for 23 uses in 11 different types of cancer, plus microsatellite instability-high (MSI-H) and tumor mutational burden-high solid tumors.

Merck announced the following regulatory milestones for Lynparza:
Priority review
granted
by the FDA for a supplemental New Drug Application for Lynparza in combination with abiraterone and prednisone or prednisolone for patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC), based on results from the Phase 3 PROpel trial. The Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) date is in the fourth quarter of 2022.
Approved in the
European Union (EU)
and
Japan
as adjuvant treatment for patients with germline BRCA-mutated, HER2-negative high-risk early breast cancer, based on results from the Phase 3 OlympiA trial.
Approved
in China as first-line maintenance treatment with bevacizumab for patients with homologous recombination deficient-positive advanced ovarian cancer, based on results from the Phase 3 PAOLA-1 trial.

Merck provided updates on three Phase 3 trials:
KEYNOTE-412
,
KEYNOTE-921
and
LEAP-002
.

Vaccines program highlights

Merck
announced
European Commission approval of an expanded indication for VAXNEUVANCE (Pneumococcal 15-valent Conjugate Vaccine) to include active immunization for the prevention of invasive disease, pneumonia and acute otitis media caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae (S. pneumoniae) in infants, children and adolescents from 6 weeks to less than 18 years of age.

Merck received approval from China's National Medical Products Administration to expand the use of GARDASIL 9 [Human Papillomavirus (HPV) 9-valent Vaccine, Recombinant] for use in girls and women ages 9 to 45. The vaccine was previously approved for use in women ages 16 to 26.

Infectious diseases pipeline highlights

Merck will
initiate
a new Phase 3 clinical program with islatravir for the treatment of people with HIV-1 infection. These new Phase 3 studies will evaluate a once-daily oral combination of doravirine 100 mg and islatravir (DOR/ISL) 0.25 mg.

Merck and Gilead Sciences will
resume
the Phase 2 clinical trial evaluating an investigational oral once-weekly combination treatment regimen of islatravir and Gilead's lenacapavir in adults with HIV-1 infection who are virologically suppressed.

Merck and Ridgeback Biotherapeutics (Ridgeback)
provided
an update on a preliminary analysis of the University of Oxford's open label prospective real-world evidence study, PANORAMIC, of LAGEVRIO (molnupiravir).

Business development highlights

Merck and Moderna, Inc. (Moderna)
announced
that Merck has exercised its option to jointly develop and commercialize personalized cancer vaccine mRNA-4157/V940 pursuant to the terms of its existing collaboration and license agreement. mRNA-4157/V940 is currently being evaluated in combination with KEYTRUDA as adjuvant treatment for patients with high-risk melanoma in a Phase 2 clinical trial being conducted by Moderna.

Merck and Orna Therapeutics (Orna)
announced
a collaboration agreement to discover, develop and commercialize multiple programs, including vaccines and therapeutics in the areas of infectious diseases and oncology. This collaboration will combine Merck's expertise in nucleic acid biology, clinical development, and manufacturing with Orna's circular RNA technology.

Merck and Orion Corporation (Orion)
formed
a global development and commercialization agreement for Orion's investigational candidate ODM-208/MK-5684 and other drugs targeting cytochrome P450 11A1 (CYP11A1), an enzyme important in steroid production. ODM-208/MK-5684 is an oral, non-steroidal inhibitor of CYP11A1 currently being evaluated in a Phase 2 clinical trial for the treatment of patients with mCRPC.

Merck
acquired
Vence, an innovator in virtual fencing for rotational grazing and livestock management, which complements Merck Animal Health's broad portfolio of veterinary pharmaceuticals, vaccines and animal intelligence solutions.

Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) highlights

Merck
issued
its 2021/2022 ESG Progress Report, highlighting the company's performance and progress in ESG efforts across four main focus areas: Access to Health, Employees, Environmental Sustainability and Ethics & Values. These efforts come as part of a long-standing commitment to operating responsibly and creating value for patients and shareholders.

Merck
launched
the Alliance for Equity in Cancer Care, an initiative to advance equity in cancer care in the U.S. by helping patients living in underserved communities receive timely access to high-quality, culturally responsive care.

Merck was
recognized
on Fortune's 2022 Change the World list for its work to make HPV vaccines broadly available in underserved countries through partnerships and manufacturing investments.

Pharmaceutical revenue

Third-quarter pharmaceutical sales increased 13% to $13.0 billion. Pharmaceutical sales growth in the third quarter was 9% excluding LAGEVRIO sales and 15% excluding LAGEVRIO sales and the impact of foreign exchange, primarily driven by oncology, vaccines and hospital acute care products. The COVID-19 pandemic unfavorably affected sales in the third quarter of 2021 by approximately $350 million, which favorably impacted the growth rate in the third quarter of 2022.

Growth in oncology was largely driven by higher sales of KEYTRUDA, which rose 20% to $5.4 billion in the quarter. Global sales growth of KEYTRUDA reflects continued strong momentum from metastatic indications including certain types of NSCLC, renal cell carcinoma, head and neck squamous cell carcinoma, triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) and MSI-H cancers, and increased uptake across recent earlier-stage launches including certain types of neoadjuvant/adjuvant TNBC in the U.S.

Growth in vaccines was primarily driven by higher combined sales of GARDASIL (Human Papillomavirus Quadrivalent [Types 6, 11, 16 and 18] Vaccine, Recombinant) and GARDASIL 9 vaccines to prevent certain cancers and other diseases caused by HPV. Third-quarter GARDASIL/GARDASIL 9 sales grew 15% to $2.3 billion, primarily driven by strong demand outside of the U.S., particularly in China, which also benefited from increased supply. Additionally, higher sales in the U.S. reflect public sector buying patterns. Growth in vaccines was partially offset by lower sales of PNEUMOVAX 23 (pneumococcal vaccine polyvalent), a vaccine to help prevent pneumococcal disease, which declined 53% to $131 million primarily reflecting lower U.S. demand as the market continues to shift toward newer adult pneumococcal conjugate vaccines.

Growth in hospital acute care reflects higher demand globally for BRIDION (sugammadex) injection 100 mg/mL, a medicine for the reversal of neuromuscular blockade induced by rocuronium bromide or vecuronium bromide in adults and pediatric patients ages 2 years and older undergoing surgery. Sales increased 15% to $423 million, primarily due to an increase in its share among neuromuscular blockade reversal agents and an increase in surgical procedures. Growth in hospital acute care also reflects higher sales of ZERBAXA (ceftolozane and tazobactam), a combination cephalosporin antibacterial and beta-lactamase inhibitor for the treatment of adults with certain bacterial infections. Sales of $43 million resulted from the phased resupply initiated in the fourth quarter of 2021, which has been completed in 2022.

Pharmaceutical sales growth was partially offset by lower combined sales of JANUVIA (sitagliptin) and JANUMET (sitagliptin and metformin HCI), which declined 15% to $1.1 billion, primarily reflecting lower demand and pricing in certain international markets as a result of generic competition, particularly in Europe, and lower demand in the U.S. The company lost market exclusivity for JANUVIA and JANUMET in China in July and in the EU in September, although JANUMET currently continues to have exclusivity in certain European markets.

Animal Health revenue

Animal Health sales totaled $1.4 billion for the third quarter of 2022, a decline of 3% compared with the third quarter of 2021. Excluding the unfavorable effect from foreign exchange, Animal Health sales grew 4% primarily reflecting higher pricing. Sales of livestock products also reflect higher demand for poultry products. Sales of companion animal products also reflect higher demand for the BRAVECTO (fluralaner) parasiticide line of products, partially offset by supply constraints for certain vaccines.

For the full release, see:

https://www.merck.com/news/merck-announces-third-quarter-2022-financial-results/

Novartis (NYSE: NVS)

Novartis was created in 1996 through a merger of Ciba-Geigy and Sandoz. Novartis and its predecessor companies trace roots back more than 250 years, with a rich history of developing innovative products.

Our purpose is to reimagine medicine to improve and extend people's lives. We use innovative science and technology to address some of society's most challenging healthcare issues. We discover and develop breakthrough treatments and find new ways to deliver them to as many people as possible. We also aim to reward those who invest their money, time and ideas in our company.

Our Strategy

Our strategy is to build a leading, focused medicines company powered by advanced therapy platforms and data science.

Strategic priorities

As we implement our strategy, we have five priorities to shape our future and help us continue to create value for our company, our shareholders and society.

Unleash the power of our people

We are transforming our culture to ensure people can fully apply their talent and energy. We're creating an organization where people are inspired, curious and unbossed.

Deliver transformative innovation

In our pursuit of transformative treatments, we challenge medical paradigms and explore possibilities to cure disease, intervene earlier in chronic illnesses, and find ways to dramatically improve quality of life.

Embrace operational excellence

We are rethinking how we work, embracing agile teams and building better productivity into our company to free resources that we can invest in innovation and help boost returns.

Go big on data and digital

We aim to spark a digital revolution at Novartis, embracing digital technologies, advanced analytics and artificial intelligence to help drive innovation and improve efficiency.

Build trust with society

We strive to build trust with society through our efforts to operate with high values and integrity, and to find new ways to expand patients' access to our treatments.

https://www.novartis.com/our-company

Novartis delivers continued strong momentum of key growth brands, progress on strategic initiatives and confirms FY'22 Group guidance

19 July 2022

Ad hoc announcement pursuant to Art. 53 LR

Q2 sales grew +5% cc1 (-1% USD)
Innovative Medicines (IM) sales grew +5% cc (-1% USD); strong performance of key growth brands including Entresto (+33% cc), Kesimpta (+270% cc), Cosentyx (+12% cc), Kisqali (+43% cc) and Zolgensma (+26% cc)
Sandoz sales grew +5% cc (-3% USD) benefiting from a return towards normal business dynamics, with growth across all business franchises

Q2 core1 operating income grew +5% cc (-2% USD) , mainly driven by higher sales

Q2 operating income declined -30% cc (-36% USD) , mainly due to prior year divestment gains, higher impairments and higher restructuring costs. Net income declined -34% cc (-41% USD), or -29% (cc) excluding the impact of Roche income 2 . Free cash flow was USD 3.3 billion (-22% USD)

Q2 core EPS USD 1.56 +1% cc (-6% USD) ; excluding Roche core income impact, core EPS grew +10% (cc)

Strong H1 performance with sales growing +5% cc (0% USD) and core operating income growing +7% cc (+1% USD):
Innovative Medicines sales grew +5% cc (0% USD) and core operating income +6% cc (-1% USD)
Sandoz sales grew +6% cc (-1% USD) and core operating income +10% cc (+5% USD)

Previously announced up to USD 15 billion share buyback ongoing; USD 9.4 billion still to be executed

Progressing our new organizational model with a focus on 5 core therapeutic areas; now expect to deliver approximately USD 1.5 billion in SG&A savings by 2024

Q2 key innovation milestones:
Cosentyx approved in the EU for childhood arthritic conditions
Kymriah approved in the US and EU for adults with relapsed or refractory follicular lymphoma
Scemblix received positive CHMP opinion for adults with Ph+ chronic myeloid leukemia

2022 Group guidance confirmed. Sandoz guidance revised upwards with sales expected to grow low single digit and core operating income to be broadly in line with prior year 3

Basel, July 19, 2022 - commenting on the quarter, Vas Narasimhan MD, CEO of Novartis, said: "Novartis delivered a solid second quarter. Our six key in-market growth drivers with multi-billion sales potential (Cosentyx, Entresto, Zolgensma, Kisqali, Kesimpta, Leqvio) each grew at least double digits. The mid-stage pipeline remains on-track for 20+ potential significant pipeline assets with approval by 2026. Sandoz performance allows us to increase its guidance for the full-year and the strategic review is on track. Implementation of our streamlined organizational model is progressing well and is now expected to deliver approximately USD 1.5 billion in savings. We reconfirm our 2022 Group guidance and our confidence in delivering consistent growth and margin expansion."

Strategy Update

Novartis is a focused medicines company, with depth in five core therapeutic areas (Hematology, Solid Tumors, Immunology, Neuroscience and Cardiovascular), strength in technology platforms (Gene Therapy, Cell Therapy, Radioligand Therapy, Targeted Protein Degradation and xRNA), and a balanced geographic footprint. Our confidence to grow in the near to mid-term is driven by potential multi-billion-dollar sales from our key growth brands: Cosentyx, Entresto, Kesimpta, Zolgensma, Kisqali and Leqvio. To fuel further growth through 2030 and beyond, we have 20+ assets with significant sales potential that could be approved by 2026.

Novartis remains disciplined and shareholder focused in our capital allocation. We balance investing in our business, through organic investments and value-creating bolt-ons, with returning capital to shareholders via our growing annual dividend and share buybacks. Our previously announced up to USD 15 billion share buyback is ongoing, with USD 9.4 billion still to be executed.

In April, we announced a streamlined organizational model, designed to support innovation, growth and productivity, the implementation of which is progressing well. With the changes, Novartis now expects to deliver SG&A savings of approximately USD 1.5 billion, to be fully embedded by 2024. The savings will contribute to achieving mid to long-term IM core margins in the low 40's and investing in our pipeline.

The strategic review of Sandoz is on track; we expect to provide an update, at the latest, by the end of 2022.

Novartis continues to make significant strides in building trust with society and consistently integrating access strategies into how we research, develop and deliver our medicines. We are committed to net zero emissions across our value chain by 2040. During the quarter, our MSCI ESG rating was increased to "AA", placing us in the top quartile of companies within the pharmaceutical industry. Our culture journey towards an inspired, curious and unbossed organization continues, in order to drive performance and competitiveness in the long-term.

Financials

Second quarter

Net sales were USD 12.8 billion (-1%, +5% cc) in the second quarter, driven by volume growth of 12 percentage points, price erosion of 4 percentage points and the negative impact from generic competition of 3 percentage points.

Operating income was USD 2.2 billion (-36%, -30% cc), mainly due to lower product divestment gains (USD 0.4 billion), higher impairments (USD 0.4 billion) and higher restructuring costs (USD 0.3 billion) primarily related to the implementation of the new organizational model.

Net income was USD 1.7 billion (-41%, -34% cc), mainly due to lower operating income. Excluding the impact of Roche income, net income declined -29% (cc). EPS was USD 0.77 (-40%, -33% cc). Excluding the impact of Roche income, EPS declined -27% (cc).

Core operating income was USD 4.3 billion (-2%, +5% cc), mainly driven by higher sales, partly offset by higher R&D and M&S investments and lower gross margin. Core operating income margin was 33.4% of net sales, decreasing by 0.1 percentage points (+0.1 percentage points cc).

Core net income was USD 3.4 billion (-8%, -1% cc), as growth in core operating income was more than offset by the loss of Roche core income. Excluding the impact of Roche core income, core net income grew +8% (cc). Core EPS was USD 1.56 (-6%, +1% cc), benefiting from lower weighted average number of shares outstanding. Excluding the impact of Roche core income, core EPS grew +10% (cc).

Free cash flow amounted to USD 3.3 billion (-22% USD), compared to USD 4.2 billion in the prior year quarter, mainly due to lower divestment proceeds and unfavorable changes in working capital.

Innovative Medicines net sales were USD 10.5 billion (-1%, +5% cc) with volume contributing 13 percentage points to growth. Sales growth was mainly driven by continued strong performance from Entresto, Kesimpta, Cosentyx, Kisqali and Zolgensma. Generic competition had a negative impact of 4 percentage points, mainly due to Afinitor/Votubia, Gilenya (ex-US), Gleevec/Glivec, Exjade, and Sandostatin. Pricing had a negative impact of 4 percentage points. Sales in the US were USD 3.9 billion (+6%) and in the rest of the world USD 6.5 billion (-5%, +5% cc).

Sandoz net sales were USD 2.3 billion (-3%, +5% cc), benefiting from a return towards normal business dynamics, with growth across all business franchises. Volume contributed 11 percentage points to growth and pricing had a negative impact of 6 percentage points. Sales in Europe grew +4% (cc), while sales in the US declined -1%. Global sales of Biopharmaceuticals grew to USD 528 million (+1%, +11% cc).

First half

Net sales were USD 25.3 billion (+0%, +5% cc) in the first half, driven by volume growth of 12 percentage points, price erosion of 4 percentage points and the negative impact from generic competition of 3 percentage points.

Operating income was USD 5.1 billion (-14%, -7% cc), mainly due to lower product divestment gains (USD 0.4 billion), unfavorable fair value adjustments on financial assets (USD 0.2 billion) and higher restructuring costs (USD 0.2 billion) primarily related to the implementation of the new organizational model.

Net income was USD 3.9 billion (-21%, -14% cc), mainly due to lower operating income. Excluding the impact of Roche income, net income declined -4% (cc). EPS was USD 1.77 (-20%, -12% cc). Excluding the impact of Roche income, EPS declined -3% (cc).

Core operating income was USD 8.4 billion (+1%, +7% cc), mainly driven by higher sales, partly offset by higher R&D and M&S investments. Core operating income margin was 33.0% of net sales, increasing by 0.3 percentage points (+0.6 percentage points cc).

Core net income was USD 6.7 billion (-6%, +0% cc), as growth in core operating income was offset by the loss of Roche core income. Excluding the impact of Roche core income, core net income grew +9% (cc). Core EPS was USD 3.02 (-5%, +2% cc), benefiting from lower weighted average number of shares outstanding. Excluding the impact of Roche core income, core EPS grew +11% (cc).

Free cash flow amounted to USD 4.2 billion (-28% USD), compared to USD 5.8 billion in the prior year period, mainly due to lower divestment proceeds, unfavorable changes in working capital, and the loss of Roche annual dividend (prior year USD 0.5 billion), partly offset by favorable hedging results.

Innovative Medicines net sales were USD 20.6 billion (0%, +5% cc) with volume contributing 12 percentage points to growth. Sales growth was mainly driven by continued strong performance from Entresto, Kesimpta, Cosentyx, Kisqali and Zolgensma. Generic competition had a negative impact of 3 percentage points, mainly due to Afinitor/Votubia, Gleevec/Glivec, Exjade, Gilenya (ex-US) and Exforge. Pricing had a negative impact of 4 percentage points. Sales in the US were USD 7.6 billion (+4%) and in the rest of the world USD 13.1 billion (-3%, +5% cc).

Sandoz net sales were USD 4.7 billion (-1%, +6% cc), benefiting from a lower prior year comparison, which was most notable for the cough and cold season, as business dynamics continued to return towards normal. Volume contributed 13 percentage points and pricing had a negative impact of 7 percentage points. Sales in Europe grew +7% (cc), while sales in the US declined -2%. Global sales of Biopharmaceuticals grew to USD 1.0 billion (+1%, +9% cc).

For the full release, see:

https://www.novartis.com/news/media-releases/novartis-delivers-continued-strong-momentum-key-growth-brands-progress-strategic-initiatives-and-confirms-fy22-group-guidance

Pfizer Inc (NYSE: PFE)

Pfizer Inc. is a research-based, global biopharmaceutical company. We apply science and our global resources to bring therapies to people that extend and significantly improve their lives through the discovery, development and manufacture of healthcare products. Our global portfolio includes medicines and vaccines, as well as many of the world's best-known consumer healthcare products.

Our strategy is rooted in four strategic imperatives that have remained constant since we began to transform Pfizer in 2011.

OUR STRATEGIC IMPERATIVES

INNOVATE & LEAD

Improve Pfizer's ability to innovate in biomedical R&D and develop a new generation of high value, highly differentiated medicines and vaccines.

MAXIMIZE VALUE

Invest and allocate our resources in ways that create the greatest long-term returns for our shareholders.

EARN GREATER RESPECT

Earn society's respect by generating breakthrough therapies, improving access, expanding the dialogue on health care and acting as a responsible corporate citizen.

OWN OUR CULTURE

Build and sustain a culture where colleagues view themselves as owners, generating new ideas, dealing with problems in a straightforward way, investing in open and candid conversations and working as teammates on challenges and opportunities.

https://investors.pfizer.com/why-invest-our-story/default.aspx

Pfizer Reports Second-Quarter 2023 Results

Second-Quarter 2023 Revenues of $12.7 Billion

Expected Decline in Paxlovid and Comirnaty (1) Revenues Drove 53% Operational Decrease in SecondQuarter 2023 Revenues

Second-Quarter 2023 Revenues from Comirnaty (1) and Paxlovid of $1.6 Billion

Excluding Contributions from Comirnaty (1) and Paxlovid, Revenues Grew 5% Operationally

Second-Quarter 2023 Reported Diluted EPS (2) of $0.41, a Year-Over-Year Decline of 77%, and Adjusted Diluted EPS (3) of $0.67, a Year-Over-Year Decline of 67%

Narrows 2023 Revenue Guidance (4) Range to $67 to $70 Billion and Adjusts 2023 Non-COVID Operational Revenue Growth Expectation to 6% to 8%

Maintains All Other Components of Full-Year 2023 Financial Guidance (4), Including Guidance for Adjusted Diluted EPS (3)

Continues to Make Significant Progress on Executing an Unprecedented Number of Product and Indication Launches Expected to Contribute to Non-COVID Operational Revenue Growth in the Second Half of 2023

NEW YORK, Tuesday, August 1, 2023 - Pfizer Inc. (NYSE: PFE) reported financial results for the second quarter of 2023. The company narrowed its 2023 revenue guidance(4) range to $67 to $70 billion, while maintaining its outlook for Adjusted diluted EPS(3) of $3.25 to $3.45.

The second-quarter 2023 earnings presentation and accompanying prepared remarks from management as well as the quarterly update to Pfizer's R&D pipeline can be found at
www.pfizer.com
.

EXECUTIVE COMMENTARY

Dr. Albert Bourla, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, stated: "Pfizer has made significant progress toward our goal to launch 19 new products and indications in an 18-month span, having executed eleven launches thus far. We continue to build momentum in 2023, recently attaining key milestones for several products, including the U.S. launches of Prevnar 20 in pediatric patients and Zavzpret; U.S. approvals and launches for Abrysvo in older adults, Litfulo and the Talzenna plus Xtandi combination; U.S. approvals for Ngenla (expected to be available for prescribing this month) and Paxlovid; and U.S. regulatory filing acceptance for fidanacogene elaparvovec (Hemophilia B Gene Therapy).

Supporting our expectation to deliver robust operational growth in 2025 and beyond, we also reported data from several exciting pipeline candidates we believe have the potential to be significant future value-drivers, including Phase 3 data from marstacimab, Pfizer's novel, investigational anti-TFPI antibody being studied for the treatment of hemophilia A or B; further data from elranatamab, Pfizer's investigational BCMA CD3-targeted bispecific antibody currently being investigated in multiple myeloma; and first-in-human data from our pipeline of potential next-generation breast cancer treatments, including our novel CDK4, CDK2, and KAT6 inhibitors.

Finally, we continue to make progress toward our proposed acquisition of Seagen, a global biotechnology company that discovers, develops and commercializes transformative oncology medicines. In addition to receiving approval of the transaction from Seagen shareholders and planning for the potential integration of the two companies, we continue to work closely with regulators, including the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the European Commission (EC), and are working diligently to fulfill requests for further information from the FTC.

We look forward to continuing our progress in the second half of 2023, driven by commercial execution, scientific innovation and our never-ending commitment to delivering breakthroughs for patients."

David Denton, Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President, stated: "The second quarter of 2023 delivered solid 5% operational revenue growth, excluding our COVID-19 products, and our year-to-date results are in line with our expectations. Despite a few near-term individual product revenue challenges, we believe the company is well positioned for accelerated growth of our non-COVID products in the second half of 2023. The COVID environment continues to evolve rapidly and remains highly unpredictable. In spite of this uncertainty, the company is maintaining its focus on ensuring successful fall vaccinations during the respiratory infection season.

During the second quarter we successfully closed a $31 billion debt offering, the net proceeds of which we intend to use as part of the financing for Pfizer's proposed acquisition of Seagen. We continue to expect the transaction to close in late 2023 or early 2024, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions. As we de-lever our capital structure after the close, we expect our strong balance sheet will continue to provide the flexibility for future dividend increases and share repurchases, as well as additional business development activity."

For the full release, see:

https://s28.q4cdn.com/781576035/files/doc_financials/2023/q2/Q2-2023-PFE-Earnings-Release.pdf

Roche Products UK (SIX: RHHBY, LSE: TDF)

Founded in 1896, Roche continues to search for better ways to prevent, diagnose and treat diseases and make a sustainable contribution to society. We have one mission: to do now what patients need next.

Twenty-nine medicines developed by Roche are included in the World Health Organisation Model Lists of Essential Medicines, among them life-saving antibiotics, antimalarials and cancer medicines.

Roche has been recognised as the Group Leader in sustainability within the Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences Industry for eight years in a row by the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI).

We have had a presence in the UK since 1908, operating across three main businesses:

Our pharmaceutical business in the UK is one of our most important global centres for researching and developing novel medicines, as well as marketing these medicines once they have been developed.

We lead the UK in providing a broad and cutting-edge portfolio of tests and technology to prevent, diagnose and manage diseases.

We provide diabetes management solutions and services to improve the lives of people living with diabetes.

https://www.roche.co.uk/en/roche-in-the-uk.html

Roche reports good results for 2022 despite decline in demand for COVID-19 products

Basel, 2 February 2023

Group sales grow by 2%1 at constant exchange rates (CER) and 1% in Swiss francs, despite lower COVID-19-related sales in both divisions

Pharmaceuticals Division sales increase by 2%; continued strong growth of newer medicines more than compensating for the impact of biosimilars and lower sales of Actemra/RoActemra (severe COVID-19)

Diagnostics Division sales grow by 3%; ongoing strong momentum in base business (+7%) more than compensating for the continuing decline in the demand for COVID-19 tests in the second half of the year

Highlights in the fourth quarter of 2022 (incl. January 2023):

US approvals of Lunsumio (follicular lymphoma), Tecentriq (advanced rare sarcoma) and Actemra/RoActemra (COVID-19)

US priority review of glofitamab (aggressive form of blood cancer)

Positive phase III data for Vabysmo (serious retinal vascular condition) and for Tecentriq plus Avastin (early-stage liver cancer)

Priority review for crovalimab (rare blood disease) in China

New study proves high medical value of Elecsys NT-proBNP heart test

US approval for Alzheimer's tests; US Emergency Use Authorization for mpox virus test

Core earnings per share rise by 5% (+2% in CHF)

IFRS net income amounts to CHF 13.5 billion (-6%; -9% in CHF)

Board proposes dividend increase to CHF 9.50. If approved by shareholders, this would be the 36th consecutive dividend increase.

Outlook for 2023

Due to the sharp decline in sales of COVID-19 products of roughly CHF 5 billion, Roche expects a decrease in Group sales in the low single digit range (at constant exchange rates). Excluding this COVID-19 sales decline, Roche anticipates solid underlying sales growth in both divisions.

Core earnings per share are targeted to develop broadly in line with sales decline (at constant exchange rates). Roche expects to further increase its dividend in Swiss francs.

Key figures
CHF millions
% change
January-December 2022
2022
2021
At CER 1
In CHF
Group sales
63,281
62,801
2
1
Pharmaceuticals Division
45,551
45,041
2
1
Diagnostics Division
17,730
17,760
3
0
Core operating profit
22,173
21,897
3
1
Core EPS - diluted (CHF)
20.30
19.81
5
2
IFRS net income
13,531
14,935
-6
-9

Roche CEO Severin Schwan: "We achieved good results in 2022, even though the demand for COVID-19 products declined, as expected. The diagnostics base business and our newer medicines continued their strong growth. While we had pipeline setbacks in 2022, I am particularly pleased that we brought two new medicines to patients: Vabysmo for certain severe eye diseases and Lunsumio for a currently incurable form of blood cancer. For the current year we expect solid underlying growth in both divisions, which will largely compensate for the further significant drop in sales of roughly CHF 5 billion in COVID-19 products."

Group results

In 2022, Roche achieved sales growth of 2% (+1% in CHF) to CHF 63.3 billion.

Core operating profit increased by 3% (+1% in CHF), reflecting the good underlying business performance.

IFRS net income was CHF 13.5 billion, a decrease of 6% compared to the previous year. This was due to higher impairment of intangible assets and higher interest costs and income taxes.

Core earnings per share increased by 5% (+2% in CHF). This includes the positive impact of the repurchase of Roche shares held by Novartis.

For full release see:

https://www.roche.com/media/releases/med-cor-2023-02-02

Sanofi (NYSE: SNY)

Sanofi, Synthélabo, Hoechst, Rhône-Poulenc Rorer led to the creation of Sanofi. These companies have accumulated over a century of experience in health, with a core concern of innovation to meet the evolution of society and the needs of patients.

Today, the Sanofi Company and its 100,000 employees are dedicated to make a difference on patients' daily life, wherever they live and enable them to enjoy a healthier life.

https://www.sanofi.com/en/about-us/through-time

Strong sales performance and double digit EPS growth marking the achievement of the 2022 profitability milestone

Paris, February 3, 2023

Q4 2022 sales growth of 2.6% at CER and business EPS(1) growth of 17.4% at CER

Specialty Care grew 18.1% driven by Dupixent® (€2,402 million, +42.1%) and new product launches

Vaccines sales (-16.3%) reflecting influenza and PPH sales phasing (Q3 influenza sales: up 32.4%) as well as ramp up of nonconsolidated Vaxelis® sales

General Medicines core assets up 8.0% while GBU sales were lower (-3.7%) mainly due to Lantus® and spin-off of EUROAPI

CHC sales increased 6.6% driven by double-digit growth of Digestive Wellness, Cough & Cold and Allergy categories

Full-year 2022 delivered 7.0% sales growth and 17.1% business EPS growth at CER

Sales grew to €42,997 million driven by Dupixent® (€8,293 million, +43.8%), adding €3 billion of incremental sales, Vaccines up 6.3% in line with the mid-term growth objective as well as CHC strategy execution (+8.6%)

Mid-term BOI margin target of 30% and cost savings objective of €2.5 billion achieved

Business EPS(1) of €8.26 up 25.9% on a reported basis and 17.1% at CER

IFRS EPS of €5.37 (up 8.0%)

Board held on February 2, proposes annual dividend of €3.56, an increase of 6.9% Progress on Corporate Social Responsibility strategy in Q4

Positive phase 2/3 results of acoziborole with the potential to further transform the treatment of sleeping sickness

Accelerating our ambition towards net zero emissions by 5 years, now targeting 2045

Key R&D milestones and regulatory achievements in Q4

Dupixent® approved in Europe for prurigo nodularis and CHMP positive opinion for eosinophilic esophagitis

Beyfortus® (nirsevimab) approved in Europe for the prevention of RSV disease in all infants

VidPrevtyn® Beta approved in Europe as a booster for the prevention of COVID-19 in adults

Enjaymo® approved in Europe in adult patients with cold agglutinin disease (CAD)

Full-year 2023 business EPS guidance

Sanofi expects 2023 business EPS(1) to grow low single digit(2) at CER, barring unforeseen major adverse events. Applying average January 2023 exchange rates, the currency impact on 2023 business EPS is estimated between -3.5% to -4.5%

Sanofi Chief Executive Officer, Paul Hudson, commented:

"We closed 2022, marking the successful execution of the first chapter of our 6-year 'Play to Win' strategy. Specialty Care delivered the highest sales among our businesses. Dupixent® and Vaccines continue to be our leading growth drivers. We are particularly proud of the progress we made in R&D transformation with multiple approvals of transformative medicines and new product launches across Specialty Care. At the same time, we keep delivering strong proof points of our improved financial performance underpinned by the achievement of the 30% BOI margin. Moving to the next chapter of our strategy, we are looking forward to the planned launches of Altuviiio® and Beyfortus® as well as key pivotal readouts, including the COPD indication for Dupixent® . With the view on the expected entrants of generic competition for Aubagio® in the coming months, we remain confident in our outstanding commercial capabilities, including the ambition to reach sales of 10 billion euros for Dupixent® in 2023, enabling us to guide to low single-digit EPS growth for the year."

2022 fourth-quarter and full-year Sanofi sales

Unless otherwise indicated, all percentage changes in sales in this press release are stated at CER1

In the fourth quarter of 2022, Sanofi sales were €10,725 million, up 7.3% on a reported basis. Exchange rate movements had a positive effect of 4.7 percentage points, mainly due to the U.S. dollar. At CER, company sales were up 2.6%.

In 2022, Sanofi sales reached €42,997 million, up 13.9% on a reported basis. Exchange rate movements had a positive effect of 6.9 percentage points. At CER, company sales were up 7.0%.

Fourth-quarter 2022 operating income

Fourth-quarter business operating income (BOI) increased 20.7% to €2,724 million. At CER, BOI increased 15.0%. The ratio of BOI to net sales increased 2.8 percentage point to 25.4% (25.3% at CER). In 2022, BOI increased 21.7% to €13,040 million. At CER, BOI increased 13.3%. The ratio of business operating income to net sales increased 1.9 percentage point to 30.3% (30.0% at CER).

Pharmaceuticals Fourth-quarter

Pharmaceutical sales increased 7.3% to €7,793 million, mainly driven by the Specialty Care portfolio (up 18.1%) with continued strong performance of Dupixent® while sales in General Medicines decreased 3.7%. In 2022, Pharmaceuticals sales increased 6.9% to €30,688 million reflecting the strong performance of Specialty Care and General Medicines core assets.

For the full release, see:

https://www.sanofi.com/dam/jcr:0e9df19c-7a67-47de-83ad-19e63173b0cb/2023_02_03_Q4_FY_2022_SANOFI_Press_Release_EN.pdf

Sinopharm (China National Pharmaceuticals Group Co Ltd) (HKSE: 01099)

About Us.

China National Pharmaceutical Group Co., Ltd. (Sinopharm) is a large healthcare group directly under the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission (SASAC) of the State Council, with 128,000 employees and a full chain in the industry covering R&D, manufacturing, logistics and distribution, retail chains, healthcare, engineering services, exhibitions and conferences, international business and financial services.

Sinopharm owns over 1,100 subsidiaries and 6 listed companies which are Sinopharm Group Co., Ltd. (Sinopharm Holding), China National Medicines Corporation Ltd., China National Accord Medicines Corporation Ltd., Beijing Tiantan Biological Products Co., Ltd., Shanghai Shyndec Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., and China Traditional Chinese Medicine Holdings Co., Ltd.

The past years witnessed Sinopharm's steady and sound development. From 2009to 2018, the CAGR of revenue and total assets reached 24.24% and 30.54% respectively. Sinopharm ranked 169th in Fortune Global 500 and the revenue of 2018 amounted to nearly 400 billion yuan..

Sinopharm has built a nationwide logistic and distributing network for drugs and medical devices and equipment, including 5logistic hubs, more than 40 provincial-level centers and over 240 municipal-level logistic sites. By establishing the smart medical service system, Sinopharmdelivers quality servicesto more than 230,000 corporate clients.

Sinopharm has an applied pharmaceutical research institute and an engineering design institute, both taking a leading position in China. Two Academicians of Chinese Academy of Engineering, 11 national R&D institutes, 44 provincial-level technology centers and over 5,000 scientists have made remarkable achievements.Sinopharm also chaired in setting over 530 national technical criteria, among which the EV71 vaccine, a first category new drug of China with Sinopharm holding complete independent intellectual property right, reduces the morbidity of hand-foot-and mouth disease among Chinese children. The R&D and launch of sIPV ensures the progress of the national immunization program for polio.

Sinopharm has built up manufacturing and medicinal materials sites for biological drugs, narcotic and psychotropic drugs, anti-infectious drugs, oncology drugs, cardio-vascular drugs and respiratory drugs. Some of the production lines have been approved by the US FDA and EU authorities, and prequalified by WHO.

As world's 6th largest vaccine manufacturer, Sinopharm is able to produce all the vaccines in the National Vaccination Program and is the supplier of over 80% vaccines used in the Expanded Program on Immunization in China.

Sinopharm leads in TCM sector by establishing an integrated TCM industry chain that covers planting, R&D, pieces for decoction, formulated instant granules, and preparations. It is able to produce over 900 medicines,owns 15 China Time-honored Brands and 4 National Intangible Cultural Heritage medicines.

Sinopharmhas fostered 30 highly recognized events represented by CMEF (China International Medical Equipment Fair), serving the entire chain and many subdivisions concerning healthcare. These exhibitions and conferences have become a platform for exchange and cooperation that advances the whole industry.

Sinopharm explored a new model of drugstores with extensive healthcare services. There are over 5,100 chain drugstores under the brands of Guoda, Jinxiang, Dadesheng and Tianyitang, providing convenientaccess for customers. Sinopharm forms a healthcare network consisting of regional healthcare groups in provinces of Henan, Hubei, Liaoning, and Heilongjiang. Sinopharm provides easier access to healthcare services for the people in dozens of our medical institutions with more than 10,000 beds in total.

Sinopharm broadens its international cooperation by founding 26 joint ventures with world-renowned pharmaceutical companies andtrading with more than 120 countries and regions, including60 Belt and Road countries.

The JE vaccine of which Sinopharm owns complete independent intellectual property right has been listed into the procurement catalog by the UN organizations to benefit the whole world.Sinopharm'sproduction sites in Vietnam and Malaysia, along withthe China-aided hospitals and mobile clinicsconstructed by Sinopharm in Myanmar and Cambodia,not only provide jobs for the local people, but also make greatcontributions to their well-beings.

As healthcare-centered financial services develop, an industry-and-finance model with Sinopharm features takes shape.

Guided by the core value of "all for health, health for all", Sinopharm shoulders the social responsibility of national medical and pharmaceutical reserve on a long-term basis with pride. In times of epidemics and disasters, it provides medicines, bio-products, traditional Chinese medicines, and medical devices promptly to the stricken areas not only at home, but also abroad as in Ecuador earthquake relief and in Myanmar influenza A/H1N1 prevention and control, contributing to ensure a sound public health condition for the people.

Sinopharm acts as the president enterprise in many influential associations such as China Pharmaceutical Industry Association, China National Narcotic Drugs Association, China Association of Pharmaceutical Commerce, etc., and plays its role in preventing diseases, safeguarding people's health, and advancing the whole industry.

http://www.sinopharm.com/en/1398.html

Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited (Tokyo: 45020, NYSE: TAK)

Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited (
TOKYO:4502/NYSE:TAK
) is a global, values-based, R&D-driven biopharmaceutical leader headquartered in Japan, committed to bringing Better Health and a Brighter Future to patients by translating science into highly-innovative medicines. Takeda focuses its R&D efforts on four therapeutic areas: Oncology, Gastroenterology (GI), Rare Diseases, and Neuroscience. We also make targeted R&D investments in Plasma-Derived Therapies and Vaccines. We are focusing on developing highly innovative medicines that contribute to making a difference in people's lives by advancing the frontier of new treatment options and leveraging our enhanced collaborative R&D engine and capabilities to create a robust, modality-diverse pipeline. Our employees are committed to improving quality of life for patients and to working with our partners in health care in approximately 80 countries and regions.

https://www.takeda.com

Reinforces Long-term Growth Through Pipeline Advancement and Two Targeted Acquisitions Delivers Another Strong Quarter in FY2022 Q3

1/2/2023

Announced Agreement With Nimbus Therapeutics in December to Acquire a Potential Best-in-Class TYK2 Inhibitor, and with HUTCHMED in January to In-license Highly Selective, Oral Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor

Continued Momentum With Q3 Year-to-Date Reported Revenue Growth of +13.9% and Core Revenue Growth of +4.5% at Constant Exchange Rate; Reported EPS Growth of +19.6%

Approval for Dengue Vaccine, QDENGA ® in EU; U.S. FDA Priority Review Granted

Net Debt / Adjusted EBITDA Improves to 2.5x as of Q3 End Even After Full-year Dividend Payment

Robust Cash Flow and Improved Debt Profile Enabling Investment for Growth While Maintaining Focus on Shareholder Returns

Osaka, JAPAN, February 2, 2023 - Takeda (TSE:4502/NYSE: TAK) today announced financial results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2022 (period ended December 31, 2022).

Takeda chief financial officer, Costa Saroukos, commented:

"Our third-quarter performance demonstrates sustained momentum as our Growth and Launch Products and solid commercial execution again drove strong revenue and core profit growth. We continue to advance our organic pipeline, including notable approvals in the EU and China, and in December announced a significant acquisition that will add a potentially best-in-class TYK2 inhibitor to our late-stage pipeline and enhance our long-term growth strategy. Our robust cash flow and strong financial position enabled us to make substantive progress in deleveraging even as we continued to invest for growth."

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

Results for FY2022 Q3 Ended December 31, 2022

(Billion yen, except percentages and per share amounts)
REPORTED
CORE (c) (Non-IFRS) (a)
FY2022 Q3 YTD
vs. PRIOR YEAR (Actual % change)
FY2022 Q3 YTD
vs. PRIOR YEAR (Actual % change)
vs. PRIOR YEAR (CER % change (d) )
Revenue
3,071.3
+13.9%
3,071.3
+19.8%
+4.5%
Operating Profit
401.9
-13.1%
954.7
+26.0%
+9.7%
Margin
13.1%
-4.1pp
31.1%
+1.5pp
Net Profit
285.9
+18.4%
707.2
+35.6%
+15.9%
EPS (yen)
184
+19.6%
456
+37.0%
+17.1%
Operating Cash Flow
683.5
-8.6%
Free Cash Flow (Non-IFRS) (a)(b)
585.2
-12.8%

(a) Further information regarding certain of Takeda's Non-IFRS measures is posted on Takeda's investor relations website at https://www.takeda.com/investors/financial-results/.

(b) We define Free Cash Flow as cash flows from operating activities, subtracting acquisition of property, plant and equipment ("PP&E"), intangible assets and investments as well as removing any other cash that is not available to Takeda's immediate or general business use, and adding proceeds from sales of PP&E, as well as from sales of investments and businesses, net of cash and cash equivalents divested.

(c) Core results adjust our reported results calculated and presented pursuant to IFRS to exclude the effect of items unrelated to Takeda's core operations, such as, to the extent applicable for each line item, non-recurring items, purchase accounting effects and transaction related costs, as well as amortization and impairment of intangible assets and other operating income and expenses.

(d) CER (Constant Exchange Rate) change eliminates the effect of foreign exchange rates from year-over-year comparisons by translating Reported or Core results for the current period using corresponding exchange rates in the same period of the previous fiscal year.

COMMERCIAL UPDATES ACROSS FIVE KEY BUSINESS AREAS

Growth in our key business areas in FY2022 Q3 YTD was driven largely by Growth & Launch Products 1 , which delivered reported revenue of 1,199.6 billion yen, marking a +20% increase on a CER basis.

Gastroenterology (GI), with 857.5 billion yen in reported revenue, grew +11% on a CER basis, driven by ENTYVIO ® (for ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease; +17% on a CER basis) and by TAKECAB ® /VOCINTI (for acid-related diseases), whose strong uptake in China was also a key contributor to growth.

Rare Diseases, with 553.6 billion yen in reported revenue, grew +5% on a CER basis. Sales of TAKHZYRO ® (for hereditary angioedema) grew +25% on a CER basis due to expansion of the prophylactic market, continued geographic expansion and strong patient uptake. LIVTENCITY™ (for post-transplant cytomegalovirus) continues to generate high interest and strong uptake since its launch in the U.S. in December 2021, with 87% of U.S. transplant centers having initiated therapy with at least one patient.

Plasma-Derived Therapies (PDT) Immunology, with 502.4 billion yen in reported revenue, delivered outstanding growth of +18% on a CER basis. Growth was driven by higher sales of immunoglobulin products (for primary immunodeficiency and multifocal motor neuropathy), with +19% growth on a CER basis, particularly in the U.S. amid easing of pandemic pressures coupled with increasing supply. Robust growth for albumin products (primarily used for hypovolemia and hypoalbuminemia), at +20% on a CER basis, was driven by strong demand in the U.S. and in China. We added 5 donation centers as planned in the U.S. in FY2022 Q3, bringing us to 21 new centers YTD, and our global donation network to 225 centers.

Oncology, with 345.0 billion yen in reported revenue, declined -13% on a CER basis as a result of the expected entry of VELCADE ® generics (for multiple myeloma) that began in the U.S. in May 2022. Besides VELCADE, all other revenue totaled 320.2 billion yen, a year-over-year increase of +7% on a CER basis, driven by strong demand for ALUNBRIG ® (for non-small cell lung cancer; +39% growth on a CER basis) in Europe and Growth & Emerging Markets, and China. ADCETRIS ® (for malignant lymphomas) grew +18% on a CER basis, driven by increased access and uptake in frontline indications, while increased awareness of positive OPTIC trial results and label update contributed to +13% growth of ICLUSIG ® (for Leukemia) on a CER basis. Sales of EXKIVITY ® (for non-small cell lung cancer), which was first launched in the U.S. in September 2021 followed by several other countries, also contributed.

Neuroscience, with 477.1 billion yen in reported revenue, grew +10% on a CER basis, driven by an expanding ADHD adult market in the U.S., Europe and Canada for VYVANSE ® /ELVANSE. Sales of TRINTELLIX were 79.7 billion yen (+5% growth on a CER basis), due to continued recovery of the Major Depressive Disorder market in the U.S. and strong market share gains in Japan.

PIPELINE UPDATE

Takeda has continued to deliver on its ability to bring new therapies to patients and capitalize on momentum within its innovative pipeline. Updates since the FY2022 H1 announcement include:

Takeda announced that it has entered into an exclusive licensing agreement with HUTCHMED for the further development and commercialization of fruquintinib worldwide (ex-China, Hong Kong, and Macau). Fruquintinib is a highly selective inhibitor of vascular endothelial growth factor receptors (VEGFR) -1, 2 and 3. It is orally administered and offers a potential new treatment option for patients with refractory metastatic colorectal cancer, regardless of biomarker status.

Additional information related to this announcement is available
here
.

Takeda announced that it will acquire NDI-034858, an oral selective allosteric TYK2 inhibitor being evaluated for the potential treatment of multiple autoimmune diseases, from Nimbus Therapeutics. With Phase 3 studies in psoriasis expected to begin this year, NDI-034858 has the potential to demonstrate best-in-class efficacy and safety and convenience in psoriasis as well as other immune-mediated diseases including psoriatic arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease and systemic lupus erythematosus. The acquisition is expected to strengthen Takeda's growing late-stage pipeline in alignment with the company's therapeutic area strategy and expertise in immune-mediated diseases. Takeda will pay Nimbus USD 4 billion upfront in addition to two milestone payments of USD 1 billion each upon achieving annual net sales of USD 4 billion and USD 5 billion for products developed from the NDI-034858 program. The upfront payment will be primarily funded by cash on hand. The transaction is expected to be finalized before the end of FY2022.

Additional information related to this announcement is available
here
.

QDENGA, Takeda's dengue vaccine, was approved by the European Commission (EC) in December 2022 for use in individuals four years of age and older. With the EC approval, QDENGA becomes the only dengue vaccine approved in the EU for use in individuals regardless of previous dengue exposure. In November, the U.S. FDA granted priority review of the Biologics License Application.

Additional information related to the EC and U.S. FDA announcements is available
here
and
here
.

China's National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) approved EXKIVITY (mobocertinib) for the treatment of adult patients with locally advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer with epidermal growth factor receptor Exon20 insertion mutations, whose disease has progressed on or after platinum-based chemotherapy. EXKIVITY is now the first and only treatment available for this patient population in China and was reviewed as part of the NMPA's Breakthrough Therapy program.

Additional information related to this announcement is available
here
.

LIVTENCITY ™ (maribavir) was approved by the European Commission (EC) for the treatment of adults with post-transplant cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection and/or disease that are refractory (with or without resistance) to one or more prior therapies. This approval makes LIVTENCITY the first and only treatment approved for this indication by the EC. CMV is one of the most common and serious post-transplant infections and can lead to loss of transplanted organ and failure of graft.

Additional information related to this announcement is available
here
.

Takeda announced favorable safety and efficacy results of TAK-755 from the first and only Phase 3 trial in congenital thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (cTTP), an ultra-rare disease with limited treatment options. Based on this data, Takeda aims to seek marketing authorization for TAK-755 as the first recombinant ADAMTS13 replacement therapy for cTTP, a disorder with considerable unmet patient need.

Additional information related to this announcement is available
here
.

Takeda and Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals Inc. announced topline results from the SEQUOIA Phase 2 study of investigational fazirsiran (TAK-999/ARO-AAT) in patients with liver disease associated with alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (AATD-LD). Takeda has initiated a Phase 3 study to evaluate the safety and efficacy of fazirsiran in the treatment of patients with AATD-LD with METAVIR stage F2 to F4 fibrosis.

Additional information related to this announcement is available
here
.

Results from Takeda's Phase 3 AURORA trial provided evidence of maribavir's clinically meaningful and durable effect in cytomegalovirus infection in hematopoietic stem cell transplant patients despite missing the primary endpoint. Full data results will be submitted for publication in a peer-reviewed journal and are being shared with relevant regulatory agencies.

Additional information related to this announcement is available
here
.

Takeda's Phase 3 PhALLCON trial met its primary endpoint, demonstrating that adult patients with newly diagnosed Philadelphia chromosome-positive acute lymphoblastic leukemia (Ph+ ALL) treated with ICLUSIG ® (ponatinib) plus reduced-intensity chemotherapy achieved higher rates of minimal residual disease-negative complete remission compared to imatinib. There are currently no targeted treatments approved for Ph+ ALL in the U.S.

Additional information related to this announcement is available
here
.

TAK-861, Takeda's oral orexin agonist for narcolepsy, met pre-specified criteria set to advance the program into two Phase 2b studies in narcolepsy type 1 and narcolepsy type 2. Both Phase 2b trials are currently enrolling patients.

FY2022 Outlook

On track towards full-year FY2022 Management Guidance

(Billion yen)
FY2022
FORECAST (Upgraded October 2022)
FY2022 MANAGEMENT GUIDANCE Core Growth at CER (Non-IFRS) (Unchanged from May 2022)
Revenue
3,930.0
Core Revenue
3,930.0
Low-single-digit growth
Reported Operating Profit
530.0
Core Operating Profit
1,180.0
High-single-digit growth
Reported Net Profit
307.0
Reported EPS (Yen)
198
Core EPS (Yen)
525
High-single-digit growth
Free Cash Flow
650.0 - 750.0
Annual Dividend per Share (Yen)
180

Free Cash Flow forecast does not include the impact of the upfront cash payment for the acquisition of NDI-034858 from Nimbus Therapeutics, LLC for USD 4 billion, as the exact timing of cash payment is dependent upon deal close.

For more details on Takeda's FY2022 Q3 results and other financial information including key assumptions in FY2022 forecast and management guidance, please visit:
https://www.takeda.com/investors/financial-results/
.

About Takeda

Takeda is a global, values-based, R&D-driven biopharmaceutical leader headquartered in Japan, committed to discover and deliver life-transforming treatments, guided by our commitment to patients, our people and the planet. Takeda focuses its R&D efforts on four therapeutic areas: Oncology, Rare Genetics and Hematology, Neuroscience, and Gastroenterology (GI), with expertise in immune and inflammatory diseases. We also make targeted R&D investments in Plasma-Derived Therapies and Vaccines. We are focusing on developing highly innovative medicines that contribute to making a difference in people's lives by advancing the frontier of new treatment options and leveraging our enhanced collaborative R&D engine and capabilities to create a robust, modality-diverse pipeline. Our employees are committed to improving quality of life for patients and to working with our partners in health care in approximately 80 countries and regions. For more information, visit
https://www.takeda.com
.

https://www.takeda.com/newsroom/newsreleases/2023/takeda-reinforces-long-term-growth-through-pipeline-advancement-and-two-targeted-acquisitions-delivers-another-strong-quarter-in-fy2022-q3/

Thermo Fisher Scientific (NYSE: TMO)

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE: TMO) is the leader in serving science, with annual revenue exceeding $25 billion. Thermo Fisher Scientific Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, improving patient diagnostics and therapies or increasing productivity in their laboratories, we are here to support them. Thermo Fisher Scientific global team of more than 75,000 colleagues delivers an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services and Patheon.

https://corporate.thermofisher.com/en/about-us.html

Thermo Fisher Scientific Reports Third Quarter 2023 Results

October 25, 2023

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE: TMO), the world leader in serving science, today reported its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2023.

Third Quarter 2023 Highlights

Third quarter revenue was $10.57 billion, 1% lower versus the same quarter last year. Core organic revenue growth was 1%.

Third quarter GAAP diluted earnings per share (EPS) was $4.42, 17% higher versus the same quarter last year, driven by 160 basis points of operating margin expansion.

Third quarter adjusted EPS was $5.69, 12% higher versus the same quarter last year, driven by 200 basis points of adjusted operating margin expansion.

The impact of the macroeconomic conditions that the industry has experienced through the year increased in the third quarter. Our PPI Business System and strong execution by our global team enabled the company to deliver strong financial performance for the quarter.

Advanced our proven growth strategy, launching a range of high-impact, innovative new products, including the groundbreaking EXENT® Solution in Europe, an offering from our protein diagnostics business, to help diagnose and monitor patients with blood protein abnormalities related to multiple myeloma and other disorders; the Gibco™ CTS™ Detachable Dynabeads™, our next-generation platform of cell therapy reagents that enables process flexibility, scalability and higher drug efficacy for cell therapy manufacturers; and the Thermo Scientific™ Fill Finish Solution™, to improve the efficiency of the sterile fill-finish process, a great example of innovation for drug manufacturing.

Shortly after the quarter ended, announced an agreement to acquire Olink Holding AB (publ) ("Olink") (Nasdaq: OLK) for a net purchase price of approximately $3.1 billion. Olink is a provider of differentiated next-generation proteomic solutions that enable our customers to meaningfully accelerate discovery and scientific breakthroughs and is highly complementary to our leading mass spectrometry and life sciences offerings.

Building on our environmental, social and governance (ESG) priorities, we are collaborating with the National Minority Quality Forum (NMQF) to make clinical research more accessible to historically underserved communities. The collaboration supports biopharmaceutical and biotech customers' desire to increase diversity in clinical trials by enrolling and retaining patients who more fully reflect real-world populations.

"While market conditions further weakened during the third quarter, I'm very pleased with our team's execution which enabled our company to deliver both excellent margin expansion and adjusted EPS growth," said Marc Casper, chairman, president and chief executive officer of Thermo Fisher Scientific. "Our experienced management team is leveraging our PPI Business System to effectively manage through the current dynamic environment. We also continue to invest for the future and a great example of this is our recently announced agreement to acquire Olink."

Casper added, "We are incredibly focused on delivering differentiated short-term performance while enhancing our long-term competitive position."

Third Quarter 2023

Revenue for the quarter declined 1% to $10.57 billion in 2023, versus $10.68 billion in 2022. Organic revenue was 3% lower, Core organic revenue growth was 1%, and COVID-19 testing revenue was $0.05 billion.

GAAP Earnings Results

GAAP diluted EPS in the third quarter of 2023 was $4.42, versus $3.79 in the same quarter last year. GAAP operating income for the third quarter of 2023 was $1.86 billion, compared with $1.71 billion in the year-ago quarter. GAAP operating margin was 17.6%, compared with 16.0% in the third quarter of 2022.

Non-GAAP Earnings Results

Adjusted EPS in the third quarter of 2023 was $5.69, versus $5.08 in the third quarter of 2022. Adjusted operating income for the third quarter of 2023 was $2.56 billion, compared with $2.37 billion in the year-ago quarter. Adjusted operating margin was 24.2%, compared with 22.2% in the third quarter of 2022.

Annual Guidance for 2023

Given the current macroeconomic environment, Thermo Fisher is revising revenue and adjusted EPS guidance for the full year. The company now expects 2023 revenue to be $42.7 billion, with Core organic revenue growth of 1%, and adjusted EPS of $21.50.

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Adjusted EPS, adjusted net income, adjusted operating income, adjusted operating margin, free cash flow, organic revenue growth and Core organic revenue growth are non-GAAP measures that exclude certain items detailed after the tables that accompany this press release, under the heading "Supplemental Information Regarding Non-GAAP Financial Measures." The reconciliations of GAAP to non-GAAP financial measures are provided in the tables that accompany this press release.

Conference Call

During the call, the company will discuss its financial performance, as well as future expectations. To listen, call (833) 470-1428 within the U.S. or (404) 975-4839 outside the U.S. The access code is 385381. You may also listen to the call live on the "Investors" section of our website, www.thermofisher.com. The earnings press release and related information can also be found in that section of our website under the heading "Financials". A replay of the call will be available under "News, Events & Presentations" through Friday, November 10, 2023.

About Thermo Fisher Scientific

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue over $40 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, increasing productivity in their laboratories, improving patient health through diagnostics or the development and manufacture of life-changing therapies, we are here to support them. Our global team delivers an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon and PPD. For more information, please visit www.thermofisher.com.

Safe Harbor Statement

The following constitutes a "Safe Harbor" statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated by forward-looking statements include risks and uncertainties relating to: the COVID-19 pandemic; the need to develop new products and adapt to significant technological change; implementation of strategies for improving growth; general economic conditions and related uncertainties; dependence on customers' capital spending policies and government funding policies; the effect of economic and political conditions and exchange rate fluctuations on international operations; use and protection of intellectual property; the effect of changes in governmental regulations; any natural disaster, public health crisis or other catastrophic event; and the effect of laws and regulations governing government contracts, as well as the possibility that expected benefits related to recent or pending acquisitions, including our pending acquisition of Olink, may not materialize as expected. Additional important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements are set forth in our most recent annual report on Form 10-K and subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, which are on file with the SEC and available in the "Investors" section of our website under the heading "SEC Filings." While we may elect to update forward-looking statements at some point in the future, we specifically disclaim any obligation to do so, even if estimates change and, therefore, you should not rely on these forward-looking statements as representing our views as of any date subsequent to today.

Additional Information and Where to Find It

The tender offer for all of the outstanding Olink common shares and all of the American Depositary Shares has not yet commenced. This press release is neither an offer to purchase nor a solicitation of an offer to sell any shares of Olink or any other securities, nor is it a substitute for the tender offer materials that Thermo Fisher or its acquisition subsidiary will file with the SEC. The terms and conditions of the tender offer will be published in, and the offer to purchase common shares and American Depositary Shares of Olink will be made only pursuant to, the offer document and related offer materials prepared by Thermo Fisher and its acquisition subsidiary and filed with the SEC in a tender offer statement on Schedule TO at the time the tender offer is commenced. Olink intends to file a solicitation/recommendation statement on Schedule 14D-9 with the SEC with respect to the tender offer. Olink's shareholders are strongly advised to read these tender offer materials carefully and in their entirety when they become available, as they may be amended from time to time, because they will contain important information about such tender offer that Olink's shareholders should consider prior to making any decisions with respect to such tender offer. Once filed, the tender offer materials may be obtained free of charge at the SEC's website at www.sec.gov or at Olink's website at investors.olink.com/investor-relations or at Thermo Fisher's website at www.thermofisher.com or by contacting Thermo Fisher's investor relations department at 781-622-1111.

https://ir.thermofisher.com/investors/news-events/news/news-details/2023/Thermo-Fisher-Scientific-Reports-Third-Quarter-2023-Results/

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