Elan Corporation PLC Reports First Quarter 2007 Financial Results

DUBLIN, Ireland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Elan Corporation, plc today announced its first quarter 2007 financial results and provided a business update. Commenting on Elan’s business, Kelly Martin, Elan’s president and chief executive officer, said, “2007 started strongly in terms of revenue growth, operating improvements and continued advancements in the pipeline. Of particular note this quarter is the receiving of Fast Track designation from the FDA for ELND-005 in the area of Alzheimer’s, continued progress in the drug technology portfolio and associated royalty streams, as well as the progress made in the Tysabri patient uptake for MS in both Europe and the US. Our focus and commitment continue to center on delivering results for shareholders that allow us to accelerate towards profitability and drive value for the near, intermediate and long term.”

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