Cephalon, Inc. Reported Strong Financial Results for the First Quarter of 2011

FRAZER, Pa., May 3, 2011/PRNewswire/ --Cephalon, Inc. (Nasdaq: CEPH) today reported first quarter 2011 net sales of $736.0 million, a 28 percent increase compared to net sales of $576.7 million for the first quarter of 2010. Basic income per common share for the period was $2.79. Excluding amortization expense and certain other items, adjusted net income for the first quarter of 2011 was $158.4 million, a 10 percent increase over the same period in 2010. Basic adjusted income per common share for the quarter was $2.09, a 9 percent increase over the $1.92 for the first quarter of 2010. Sales and earnings were within the previously announced guidance range.

Central nervous system (CNS) franchise net sales were $334.7 million during the quarter, a 7 percent increase compared to the same period last year. Pain franchise reported net sales of $130.5 million, a 13 percent increase versus first quarter 2010. Oncology franchise net sales were $149.1 million, a 35 percent increase over the same period last year due to strong net sales of TREANDA® (bendamustine hydrochloride) of $117.7 million. Sales of other products increased to $121.6 million, from $38.3 million in 2010, primarily due to the addition of Mepha products sales.

During the first quarter 2011 Cephalon recorded net cash provided by operating activities of $147.8 million and ended the period with $1.16 billion of cash and cash equivalents.

On May 2, 2011 Cephalon announced the signing of a definitive agreement under which Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. will acquire all of the outstanding shares of Cephalon for $81.50 per share in cash.

After analyzing a full range of strategic options our Board concluded that the Teva offer provides the maximum shareholder value for Cephalon shareholders, said Kevin Buchi, Chief Executive Officer. Based on these 2011 quarterly earnings, Cephalon is once again off to another very strong start. Given this performance, we expect that our full year earnings will meet or even exceed our previous guidance. However, due to our pending merger with Teva announced on Monday, we will no longer be providing 2011 guidance.

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 worlds 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 150 products in approximately 100 countries. More information on Cephalon and its products is available at http://www.cephalon.com

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