FRAZER, Pa., Aug. 2, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Cephalon, Inc. (Nasdaq: CEPH) today reported second quarter 2011 net sales of $730.1 million, a 2 percent increase compared to net sales of $712.4 million for the second quarter of 2010. Basic income per common share for the period was $1.54 compared to $1.18 for the second quarter of 2010. Excluding amortization expense and certain other items, adjusted net income for the second quarter of 2011 was $142.6 million, a 14 percent decrease versus the same period in 2010. Basic adjusted income per common share for the quarter was $1.86, a 15 percent decrease from the $2.20 for the second quarter of 2010.
Central nervous system (CNS) franchise net sales were $332.3 million during the quarter, a 5 percent decrease compared to the same period last year. Pain franchise reported net sales of $140.6 million, a 4 percent increase versus second quarter 2010. Oncology franchise net sales were $158.8 million, a 22 percent increase over the same period last year due to strong net sales of TREANDA® (bendamustine hydrochloride) of $125.8 million. Sales of other products remained relatively constant at $98.5 million.
During the second quarter 2011 Cephalon recorded net cash provided by operating activities of $74.2 million and ended the period with $997.5 million of cash and cash equivalents.
"We continue to work with both US and European authorities to obtain all necessary regulatory approvals in order to close the transaction with Teva," said Kevin Buchi, Chief Executive Officer.
About Cephalon, Inc.
Cephalon is a global biopharmaceutical company dedicated to discovering, developing and bringing to market medications to improve the quality of life of individuals around the world. Since its inception in 1987, Cephalon has brought first-in-class and best-in-class medicines to patients in several therapeutic areas. Cephalon has the distinction of being one of the world's fastest-growing biopharmaceutical companies, now among the Fortune 1000 and a member of the S&P 500 Index, employing approximately 4,000 people worldwide. The company sells numerous branded and generic products around the world. In total, Cephalon sells more than 180 products in more than 100 countries. More information on Cephalon and its products is available at http://www.cephalon.com/.
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