INDIANAPOLIS, April 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
Eli Lilly and Company today announced financial results for the first quarter of 2009.
Due to significant strategic actions taken by the company in 2008, financial results for 2008 are presented on both a reported basis and a pro forma non-GAAP basis. Reported results were prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and include all revenue and expenses recognized by the company during the period. Pro forma non-GAAP results exclude significant items described in the reconciliation tables and also assume the ImClone acquisition was completed January 1, 2008. The pro forma non-GAAP results are presented in order to provide additional insights into the underlying trends in the company's business. The company's 2009 financial guidance is also being provided on both a reported and a pro forma non-GAAP basis.
First-Quarter Highlights
"Despite the downturn in the economy, in the first quarter of 2009, Lilly delivered strong financial results, with good underlying operational performance, aided in part by movements in exchange rates," said John C. Lechleiter Ph.D., Lilly's chairman and chief executive officer. "Our revenue growth included solid volume-based gains, while our gross margin percentage benefited from a stronger U.S. Dollar. These results, in combination with prudent expense management, helped us to achieve operating leverage and robust earnings per share growth."
Significant Events Over the Last Three Months
First-Quarter Significant Items Affecting Reported Net Income
There were no significant items affecting net income in the first quarter of 2009; however, the reported earnings per share for the first quarter of 2008 were favorably affected by significant items netting to $.05 per share. To reflect the impact of the ImClone acquisition as if the acquisition occurred in January 1, 2008, first quarter 2008 pro forma earnings per share have been reduced by $.04 per share. These items are summarized below and in the table that follows:
2008
First-Quarter Reported Results
In the first quarter, worldwide total revenue was $5.047 billion, an increase of 5 percent compared with the first quarter of 2008. This 5 percent revenue growth was comprised of a 7 percent increase due to higher volume and a 3 percent increase due to higher prices, partially offset by a 6 percent decline due to the impact of foreign exchange rates (numbers do not add due to rounding). Worldwide total revenue of $5.047 billion was comprised of product sales of $4.892 billion, an increase of 4 percent, and collaboration and other revenue of $155.2 million, an increase of 58 percent, primarily due to the inclusion of Erbitux revenue as a result of the ImClone acquisition. U.S. total revenue increased 13 percent to $2.872 billion. Total revenue outside the U.S. decreased 4 percent to $2.175 billion due to the negative impact of foreign exchange rates.
Gross margin as a percent of total revenue increased by 6.9 percentage points, to 83.8 percent. This increase was due to the impact on international inventories from the decline in foreign currencies compared to the U.S. dollar, resulting in a benefit to cost of sales.
Marketing, selling and administrative expenses decreased 1 percent, to $1.529 billion. This decrease was due to the impact of foreign exchange rates and a reduction in expenses related to U.S. marketing programs, partially offset by the impact of the ImClone acquisition and increased prasugrel pre-launch activities. Research and development expenses were $947.3 million, or 19 percent of revenue. Compared with the first quarter of 2008, research and development expenses grew 8 percent due primarily to the ImClone acquisition and increased late-stage clinical trial and discovery research costs, partially offset by the impact of foreign exchange rates. Total operating expenses, defined as the sum of research and development, marketing, selling and administrative expenses, increased 2 percent compared with the first quarter of 2008.
In the first quarter of 2008, the company recognized a charge of $145.7 million for asset impairments, restructuring and other special charges primarily related to the termination of the AIR(R) Insulin program and a charge of $87.0 million for acquired in-process research and development associated with the BioMS in-licensing arrangement.
Operating income increased 69 percent to $1.754 billion. Excluding the impact of changes in foreign exchange rates, operating income would have increased 45 percent.
Other income (expense) decreased by $91.0 million, to a net expense of $70.7 million, primarily due to lower interest income and higher interest expense associated with the ImClone acquisition, as well as lower business development income.
The effective tax rate was 22 percent in the first quarter of 2009. In the first quarter of 2008, the company reported an aggregate income tax benefit of $8.0 million due to the recognition of a $210.3 million discrete benefit as a result of the resolution of a substantial portion of the IRS audit of the company's federal income tax returns for years 2001 through 2004.
Net income and earnings per share increased to $1.313 billion and $1.20, respectively, compared with first-quarter 2008 net income of $1.064 billion and earnings per share of $.97.
First-Quarter Pro Forma non-GAAP Results
Worldwide pro forma total revenue for the first quarter of 2009 was $5.047 billion, an increase of 3 percent compared with the first quarter of 2008. This 3 percent revenue growth was comprised of a 5 percent increase due to higher volume and a 3 percent increase due to higher prices, partially offset by a 5 percent decline due to the impact of foreign exchange rates. Gross margin as a percent of total revenue increased by 7.3 percentage points, to 83.8 percent. Marketing, selling and administrative expenses decreased 3 percent, while research and development expenses increased 4 percent. Total operating expenses, defined as the sum of research and development, marketing, selling and administrative expenses, were flat compared with the first quarter of 2008. Operating income increased 38 percent to $1.754 billion. Excluding the impact of changes in foreign exchange rates, operating income would have increased 19 percent. Other income (expense) decreased $25.4 million. The effective tax rate was 22 percent. Net income and earnings per share increased 37 percent and 36 percent, respectively, to $1.313 billion and $1.20 per share, primarily due to improved gross margins.
Revenue Highlights - Reported
Zyprexa
In the first quarter of 2009, Zyprexa sales totaled $1.123 billion, essentially flat compared with the first quarter of 2008. U.S. sales of Zyprexa increased 7 percent to $535.4 million, driven by higher prices and the favorable impact of wholesaler buying patterns, partially offset by lower demand. Zyprexa sales in international markets decreased 5 percent, to $587.6 million, driven by the unfavorable impact of foreign exchange rates, partially offset by increased volume. Demand outside the U.S. was favorably impacted by the withdrawal of generic competition in Germany.
Cymbalta
For the first quarter of 2009, Cymbalta generated $709.3 million in sales, an increase of 17 percent compared with the first quarter of 2008. U.S. sales of Cymbalta increased 17 percent, to $597.1 million, driven by higher demand, increased prices, and the favorable impact of wholesaler buying patterns. Sales outside the U.S. were $112.2 million, an increase of 19 percent, driven primarily by higher demand, partially offset by the unfavorable impact of foreign exchange rates.
Humalog
For the first quarter of 2009, worldwide Humalog sales increased 11 percent, to $450.6 million. Sales in the U.S. increased 20 percent to $286.2 million, driven by increased prices and increased demand. Sales outside the U.S. decreased 3 percent to $164.4 million, driven by the unfavorable impact of foreign exchange rates, partially offset by increased demand.
Gemzar
Gemzar sales totaled $367.8 million in the first quarter of 2009, a decrease of 14 percent from the first quarter of 2008. Sales in the U.S. decreased 4 percent, to $169.4 million, due to the unfavorable impact of wholesaler buying patterns and lower net effective selling prices, partially offset by higher demand. Sales outside the U.S. decreased 21 percent, to $198.3 million, as a result of the unfavorable impact of foreign exchange rates, reduced prices and the entry of generic competition in most major markets.
Cialis
Cialis sales for the first quarter of 2009 were $358.8 million, representing growth of 6 percent compared with first-quarter 2008. U.S. sales of Cialis were $149.1 million in the first quarter, a 21 percent increase compared with the first quarter of 2008, driven by higher prices, increased demand, and the favorable impact of wholesaler buying patterns. Sales of Cialis outside the U.S. decreased 2 percent, to $209.7 million, driven primarily by the unfavorable impact of foreign exchange rates, partially offset by increased demand and higher prices.
Alimta
For the first quarter of 2009, Alimta generated sales of $335.3 million, an increase of 36 percent compared with the first quarter of 2008. U.S. sales of Alimta increased 42 percent, to $172.8 million, due to increased demand. Sales outside the U.S. increased 30 percent, to $162.4 million, due to increased demand, partially offset by the unfavorable impact of foreign exchange rates.
Evista
Evista sales were $256.9 million in the first quarter of 2009, a 2 percent decrease compared with the first quarter of 2008. U.S. sales of Evista decreased 4 percent to $163.8 million, as a result of lower demand, partially offset by higher prices. Sales outside the U.S. increased 4 percent to $93.1 million, driven by the favorable impact of buying patterns in Japan, partially offset by the unfavorable impact of foreign exchange rates.
Humulin
Worldwide Humulin sales decreased 7 percent in the first quarter of 2009, to $240.6 million. U.S. sales increased 6 percent to $99.0 million, due primarily to higher net effective selling prices. Sales outside the U.S. decreased 14 percent, to $141.5 million, driven by the unfavorable impact of foreign exchange rates and, to a lesser extent, lower prices.
Forteo
First-quarter sales of Forteo were $187.5 million, a 1 percent increase compared with the first quarter of 2008. U.S. sales of Forteo increased 3 percent, to $121.8 million, driven by increased net effective selling prices, partially offset by lower demand. Sales outside the U.S. decreased 1 percent, to $65.7 million, due to the unfavorable impact of foreign exchange rates, partially offset by higher demand.
Strattera
During the first quarter of 2009, Strattera generated $158.9 million of sales, an increase of 7 percent compared with the first quarter of 2008. U.S. sales were essentially flat at $115.6 million, due to higher net effective selling prices offset by lower demand. Sales outside the U.S. increased 33 percent, to $43.3 million, driven by a one-time benefit from the resolution of pricing discussions in Canada and, to a lesser extent, higher demand, partially offset by the unfavorable impact of foreign exchange rates.
Byetta(R)
Lilly reports in collaboration revenue its 50 percent share of Byetta's gross margin in the U.S., and in product sales 100 percent of Byetta sales outside the U.S., and its sales of Byetta pen delivery devices to its partner, Amylin Pharmaceuticals. For the first quarter, Lilly recognized total revenue of $97.5 million for Byetta, an increase of 18 percent, comprised of collaboration revenue of $70.2 million and product sales of $27.3 million.
Worldwide sales of Byetta were $181.4 million in the first quarter of 2009, a 7 percent increase compared with the first quarter of 2008 driven by growth in international markets. U.S. sales of Byetta of $157.7 million were essentially flat compared with the first quarter of 2008 while sales of Byetta outside the U.S. were $23.7 million.
Erbitux
Lilly reports in collaboration revenue the net royalties received from its Erbitux collaboration partners, and in product sales the revenue from manufactured product. For the first quarter, Lilly recognized total revenue of $94.1 million for Erbitux, comprised of collaboration revenue of $68.0 million and product sales of $26.1 million.
Animal Health
Worldwide sales of animal health products in the first quarter of 2009 were $264.1 million, an increase of 12 percent compared with the first quarter of 2008. U.S. sales grew 43 percent, to $153.6 million, primarily due to the inclusion of sales from the Posilac(R) acquisition completed in October, 2008. Sales outside the U.S. decreased 13 percent, to $110.5 million, driven primarily by the unfavorable impact of exchange rates.
2009 Financial Guidance
The company reconfirmed its 2009 financial guidance, including its earnings per share guidance range of $4.00 to $4.25.
Webcast of Conference Call
As previously announced, investors and the general public can access a live webcast of the first-quarter 2009 financial results conference call through a link on Lilly's website at www.lilly.com. The conference call will be held today from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) and will be available for replay via the website through May 20, 2009.
Lilly, a leading innovation-driven corporation, is developing a growing portfolio of first-in-class and best-in-class pharmaceutical products by applying the latest research from its own worldwide laboratories and from collaborations with eminent scientific organizations. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Ind., Lilly provides answers - through medicines and information - for some of the world's most urgent medical needs. Additional information about Lilly is available at www.lilly.com; Lilly's clinical trial registry is available at www.lillytrials.com.
F-LLY
This press release contains forward-looking statements that are based on management's current expectations, but actual results may differ materially due to various factors. There are significant risks and uncertainties in pharmaceutical research and development. There can be no guarantees with respect to pipeline products that the products will receive the necessary clinical and manufacturing regulatory approvals or that they will prove to be commercially successful. The company's results may also be affected by such factors as competitive developments affecting current products; rate of sales growth of recently launched products; the timing of anticipated regulatory approvals and launches of new products; regulatory actions regarding currently marketed products; other regulatory developments and government investigations; patent disputes and other litigation involving current and future products; the impact of governmental actions regarding pricing, importation, and reimbursement for pharmaceuticals; changes in tax law; asset impairments and restructuring charges; acquisitions and business development transactions; and the impact of exchange rates and global macroeconomic conditions. For additional information about the factors that affect the company's business, please see the company's latest Form 10-K filed February 2009. The company undertakes no duty to update forward-looking statements.
Alimta(R) (pemetrexed, Lilly)
Byetta(R) (exenatide injection, Amylin Pharmaceuticals)
Cialis(R) (tadalafil, Lilly)
Cymbalta(R) (duloxetine hydrochloride, Lilly)
Efient(R) (prasugrel, Lilly)
Erbitux(R) (cetuximab, ImClone Systems, Lilly)
Evista(R) (raloxifene hydrochloride, Lilly)
Forteo(R) (teriparatide of recombinant DNA origin injection, Lilly)
Gemzar(R) (gemcitabine hydrochloride, Lilly)
Humalog(R) (insulin lispro injection of recombinant DNA origin, Lilly)
Humulin(R) (human insulin of recombinant DNA origin, Lilly)
Posilac(R) (recombinant bovine somatotropin, Lilly)
Strattera(R) (atomoxetine hydrochloride, Lilly)
Symbyax(R) (olanzapine fluoxetine combination, or OFC, Lilly)
Xigris(R) (drotrecogin alfa (activated), Lilly)
Zypadhera(TM) (Lilly)
Zyprexa(R) (olanzapine, Lilly)
AIR(R) is a trademark of Alkermes, Inc.
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