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AbbVie Reports Full-Year and Fourth-Quarter 2020 Financial Results AbbVie (NYSE: ABBV) announced financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2020. We successfully completed the...

Key Takeaway: NORTH CHICAGO, Ill., Feb. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- AbbVie (NYSE: ABBV ) announced financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2020 . "We successfully completed the transformative Allergan acquisition and delivered another year of strong results in 20

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NORTH CHICAGO, Ill., Feb. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- AbbVie (NYSE: ABBV ) announced financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2020 .
"We successfully completed the transformative Allergan acquisition and delivered another year of strong results in 2020, despite the challenges presented by the global pandemic," said Richard A. Gonzalez , chairman and chief executive officer, AbbVie. "Based on our broad portfolio of diversified growth assets and the robust momentum of our business, we expect impressive growth again in 2021."
Fourth-Quarter Results
Note: "Comparable Operational" comparisons include full-quarter current year and prior year results for Allergan, which was acquired on May 8, 2020 , as if the acquisition closed on January 1, 2019 , and are presented at constant currency rates and reflect comparative local currency net revenues at the prior year's foreign exchange rates. Refer to the Key Product Revenues schedules for further details. "Operational" comparisons are presented at constant currency rates and reflect comparative local currency net revenues at the prior year's foreign exchange rates.
Full-Year 2021 Outlook
AbbVie is issuing its GAAP diluted EPS guidance for the full-year 2021 of $6.69 to $6.89 . AbbVie expects to deliver adjusted diluted EPS for the full-year 2021 of $12.32 to $12.52 . The company's 2021 adjusted diluted EPS guidance excludes $5.63 per share of intangible asset amortization expense, non-cash charges for contingent consideration adjustments and other specified items.
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, women's health and gastroenterology, in addition to products and services across its Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com . Follow @abbvie on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn .
Conference Call
AbbVie will host an investor conference call today at 8:00 a.m. Central time to discuss our fourth-quarter performance. The call will be webcast through AbbVie's Investor Relations website at investors.abbvie.com . An archived edition of the call will be available after 11:00 a.m. Central time .
Non-GAAP Financial Results
Financial results for 2020 and 2019 are presented on both a reported and a non-GAAP basis. Reported results were prepared in accordance with GAAP and include all revenue and expenses recognized during the period. Non-GAAP results adjust for certain non-cash items and for factors that are unusual or unpredictable, and exclude those costs, expenses, and other specified items presented in the reconciliation tables later in this release. AbbVie's management believes non-GAAP financial measures provide useful information to investors regarding AbbVie's results of operations and assist management, analysts, and investors in evaluating the performance of the business. Non-GAAP financial measures should be considered in addition to, and not as a substitute for, measures of financial performance prepared in accordance with GAAP. The company's 2021 financial guidance is also being provided on both a reported and a non-GAAP basis.
Forward-Looking Statements
Some statements in this news release are, or may be considered, forward-looking statements for purposes of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The words "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "project" and similar expressions, among others, generally identify forward-looking statements. AbbVie cautions that these forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the failure to realize the expected benefits of AbbVie's acquisition of Allergan or to promptly and effectively integrate Allergan's business, challenges to intellectual property, competition from other products, difficulties inherent in the research and development process, adverse litigation or government action, and changes to laws and regulations applicable to our industry. Additional information about the economic, competitive, governmental, technological and other factors that may affect AbbVie's operations is set forth in Item 1A, "Risk Factors," of AbbVie's 2019 Annual Report on Form 10-K, which has been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, as updated by its Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and in other documents that AbbVie subsequently files with the Securities and Exchange Commission that update, supplement or supersede such information. AbbVie undertakes no obligation to release publicly any revisions to forward-looking statements as a result of subsequent events or developments, except as required by law.
AbbVie Inc. Key Product Revenues Quarter Ended December 31, 2020 (Unaudited)
% Change vs. 4Q19
Net Revenues (in millions) Reported Comparable Operational a, b
U.S. Int'l. Total U.S. Int'l. Total U.S. Int'l. Total
NET REVENUES $10,665 $3,193 $13,858 65.9% 40.4% 59.2% 9.4% (1.2)% 6.8%
Immunology 4,988 970 5,958 18.9 (0.1) 15.3 18.9 (2.5) 14.8
Humira 4,293 859 5,152 8.2 (9.4) 4.8 8.2 (11.4) 4.4
Skyrizi 451 74 525 >100.0 >100.0 >100.0 >100.0 >100.0 >100.0
Rinvoq 244 37 281 >100.0 >100.0 >100.0 >100.0 >100.0 >100.0
Hematologic Oncology 1,373 416 1,789 11.7 30.9 15.7 11.7 29.9 15.5
Imbruvica c 1,165 259 1,424 8.6 15.7 9.8 8.6 15.7 9.8
Venclexta 208 157 365 33.5 67.3 46.2 33.5 64.1 45.0
Aesthetics 724 418 1,142 n/m n/m n/m (2.5) 2.5 (0.7)
Botox Cosmetic* 303 190 493 n/m n/m n/m 11.1 6.0 9.1
Juvederm Collection* 147 184 331 n/m n/m n/m (12.1) 3.4 (4.0)
Other Aesthetics* 274 44 318 n/m n/m n/m (9.3) (13.1) (9.8)
Neuroscience 1,188 201 1,389 >100.0 >100.0 >100.0 18.3 (2.0) 14.9
Botox Therapeutic* 472 95 567 n/m n/m n/m 0.3 (7.1) (1.0)
Vraylar* 401 401 n/m n/a n/m 38.0 n/a 38.0
Duodopa 28 101 129 8.5 9.6 9.3 8.5 3.6 4.6
Ubrelvy* 65 65 n/m n/a n/m n/m n/a n/m
Other Neuroscience* 222 5 227 n/m n/m n/m 1.7 (0.4) 1.7
Eye Care 625 302 927 n/m n/m n/m 2.5 (4.5) 0.1
Lumigan/Ganfort* 68 85 153 n/m n/m n/m (14.1) (13.1) (13.5)
Alphagan/Combigan* 92 42 134 n/m n/m n/m (1.5) (1.1)
Restasis* 333 11 344 n/m n/m n/m 0.7 (30.4) (1.0)
Other Eye Care* 132 164 296 n/m n/m n/m 24.4 2.4 11.1
Women's Health 249 7 256 >100.0 >100.0 >100.0 (12.5) (48.1) (14.1)
Lo Loestrin* 139 3 142 n/m n/m n/m (13.6) (31.7) (14.1)
Orilissa/Oriahnn 37 1 38 10.0 41.0 10.7 10.0 41.5 10.7
Other Women's Health* 73 3 76 n/m n/m n/m (18.7) (65.0) (22.6)
Other Key Products 1,136 310 1,446 16.4 (15.7) 7.7 (6.5) (19.5) (9.6)
Mavyret 220 261 481 (27.8) (19.0) (23.3) (27.8) (22.1) (24.9)
Creon 304 304 4.0 n/a 4.0 4.0 n/a 4.0
Lupron 139 42 181 (19.7) (8.4) (17.4) (19.7) (5.8) (16.9)
Linzess/Constella* 279 7 286 n/m n/m n/m 16.1 6.3 15.9
Synthroid 194 194 (5.1) n/a (5.1) (5.1) n/a (5.1)
a "Comparable Operational" comparisons include full-quarter current year and prior year results for Allergan products, as if the acquisition closed on January 1, 2019, and are presented at constant currency rates that reflect comparative local currency net revenues at the prior year's foreign exchange rates.
b All historically reported Allergan revenues have been recast to conform to AbbVie's revenue recognition accounting policies and reporting conventions for certain rebates and discounts. Historically reported Allergan revenues also exclude Zenpep and Viokace product revenues, which were both divested as part of the acquisition, as well as specified items.
c Reflects profit sharing for Imbruvica international revenues.
* Represents product(s) acquired as part of the Allergan acquisition.
n/a = not applicable
n/m = not meaningful
AbbVie Inc. Key Product Revenues Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2020 (Unaudited)
% Change vs. 12M19
Net Revenues (in millions) a Reported Comparable Operational b, c
U.S. Int'l. Total U.S. Int'l. Total U.S. Int'l. Total
ADJUSTED NET REVENUES d $34,859 $10,925 $45,784 45.8% 16.7% 37.6% 6.7% (6.8)% 3.3%
Immunology 18,150 4,003 22,153 19.2 (7.9) 13.2 19.2 (6.9) 13.4
Humira 16,112 3,720 19,832 8.4 (13.6) 3.5 8.4 (12.5) 3.7
Skyrizi 1,385 205 1,590 >100.0 >100.0 >100.0 >100.0 >100.0 >100.0
Rinvoq 653 78 731 >100.0 >100.0 >100.0 >100.0 >100.0 >100.0
Hematologic Oncology 5,109 1,542 6,651 17.4 38.3 21.7 17.4 38.5 21.7
Imbruvica e 4,305 1,009 5,314 12.4 19.5 13.7 12.4 19.5 13.7
Venclexta 804 533 1,337 54.4 97.0 69.0 54.4 97.8 69.3
Aesthetics 1,671 919 2,590 n/m n/m n/m (16.5) (17.6) (16.9)
Botox Cosmetic* 687 425 1,112 n/m n/m n/m (8.8) (16.7) (12.0)
Juvederm Collection* 318 400 718 n/m n/m n/m (27.1) (18.2) (22.4)
Other Aesthetics* 666 94 760 n/m n/m n/m (17.7) (19.4) (17.9)
Neuroscience 2,862 634 3,496 >100.0 74.0 >100.0 14.0 (2.7) 11.1
Botox Therapeutic* 1,155 232 1,387 n/m n/m n/m (5.4) (11.9) (6.6)
Vraylar* 951 951 n/m n/a n/m 57.5 n/a 57.5
Duodopa 103 391 494 5.9 7.4 7.1 5.9 6.3 6.2
Ubrelvy* 125 125 n/m n/a n/m n/m n/a n/m
Other Neuroscience* 528 11 539 n/m n/m n/m (6.4) 28.1 (6.0)
Eye Care 1,448 736 2,184 n/m n/m n/m (0.5) (8.8) (3.4)
Lumigan/Ganfort* 165 213 378 n/m n/m n/m (5.0) (8.1) (6.8)
Alphagan/Combigan* 223 103 326 n/m n/m n/m (6.8) (1.1) (5.2)
Restasis* 755 32 787 n/m n/m n/m (0.8) (0.7)
Other Eye Care* 305 388 693 n/m n/m n/m 9.0 (11.6) (3.6)
Women's Health 648 25 673 >100.0 >100.0 >100.0 (13.1) (17.9) (13.3)
Lo Loestrin* 346 10 356 n/m n/m n/m (14.5) 0.1 (14.3)
Orilissa/Oriahnn 121 4 125 33.3 96.1 34.6 33.3 97.7 34.6
Other Women's Health* 181 11 192 n/m n/m n/m (22.4) (35.2) (23.3)
Other Key Products 3,919 1,215 5,134 (2.5) (23.4) (8.4) (13.6) (24.0) (16.2)
Mavyret 785 1,045 1,830 (46.7) (26.4) (36.7) (46.7) (26.8) (36.9)
Creon 1,114 1,114 6.9 n/a 6.9 6.9 n/a 6.9
Lupron 600 152 752 (16.6) (9.1) (15.2) (16.6) (5.4) (14.5)
Linzess/Constella* 649 18 667 n/m n/m n/m 10.2 16.7 10.4
Synthroid 771 771 (1.9) n/a (1.9) (1.9) n/a (1.9)
a Net revenues include Allergan product revenues from the date of the acquisition, May 8, 2020, through December 31, 2020.
b "Comparable Operational" comparisons include full-period current year and prior year results for Allergan products, as if the acquisition closed on January 1, 2019, and are presented at constant currency rates that reflect comparative local currency net revenues at the prior year's foreign exchange rates.
c All historically reported Allergan revenues have been recast to conform to AbbVie's revenue recognition accounting policies and reporting conventions for certain rebates and discounts. Historically reported Allergan revenues also exclude Zenpep and Viokace product revenues, which were both divested as part of the acquisition, as well as specified items.
d Adjusted net revenues exclude specified items. Refer to the Reconciliation of GAAP Reported to Non-GAAP Adjusted Information for further details. Percentage change is calculated using adjusted net revenues.
e Reflects profit sharing for Imbruvica international revenues.
* Represents product(s) acquired as part of the Allergan acquisition.
n/a = not applicable
n/m = not meaningful
AbbVie Inc. Consolidated Statements of Earnings Quarter and Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2020 and 2019 (Unaudited) (In millions, except per share data)
Fourth Quarter Ended December 31 Twelve Months Ended December 31
2020 2019 2020 2019
Net revenues $ 13,858 $ 8,704 $ 45,804 $ 33,266
Cost of products sold 4,684 2,006 15,387 7,439
Selling, general and administrative 3,231 1,951 11,299 6,942
Research and development 1,890 1,542 6,557 6,407
Acquired in-process research and development 300 139 1,198 385
Other operating income (890) (890)
Total operating costs and expenses 10,105 4,748 34,441 20,283
Operating earnings 3,753 3,956 11,363 12,983
Interest expense, net 618 455 2,280 1,509
Net foreign exchange loss 17 11 71 42
Other expense, net 4,625 416 5,614 3,006
Earnings (loss) before income tax expense (1,507) 3,074 3,398 8,426
Income tax expense (benefit) (1,545) 273 (1,224) 544
Net earnings 38 2,801 4,622 7,882
Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interest 2 6
Net earnings attributable to AbbVie Inc. $ 36 $ 2,801 $ 4,616 $ 7,882
Diluted earnings per share attributable to AbbVie Inc. $ 0.01 $ 1.88 $ 2.72 $ 5.28
Adjusted diluted earnings per share a $ 2.92 $ 2.21 $ 10.56 $ 8.94
Weighted-average diluted shares outstanding 1,776 1,485 1,673 1,484
AbbVie Inc. Reconciliation of GAAP Reported to Non-GAAP Adjusted Information Quarter Ended December 31, 2020 (Unaudited) (In millions, except per share data)
1. Specified items impacted results as follows:
4Q20
Earnings (Loss) Diluted
Pre-tax After-tax a EPS
As reported (GAAP) $ (1,507) $ 36 $ 0.01
Adjusted for specified items:
Intangible asset amortization 1,838 1,444 0.81
Acquisition and integration costs 467 399 0.22
Milestones and other R&D expenses 48 39 0.02
Acquired IPR&D 300 296 0.16
Change in fair value of contingent consideration 4,675 4,671 2.63
Tax audit settlements (140) (0.08)
Impacts related to tax law changes (1,492) (0.84)
Other 92 (28) (0.01)
As adjusted (non-GAAP) $ 5,913 $ 5,225 $ 2.92
a Represents net earnings attributable to AbbVie Inc.
Acquisition and integration costs reflect integration costs and amortization of the acquisition date fair value step-up for inventory related to the Allergan acquisition. Milestones and other R&D expenses include milestone payments for previously announced collaborations. Acquired IPR&D primarily reflects upfront payments related to R&D collaborations and licensing arrangements with third parties. Other primarily includes tax related items and COVID-19 related expenses.
2. The impact of the specified items by line item was as follows:
4Q20
Cost of products sold SG&A R&D Acquired IPR&D Other expense, net
As reported (GAAP) $ 4,684 $ 3,231 $ 1,890 $ 300 $ 4,625
Adjusted for specified items:
Intangible asset amortization (1,838)
Acquisition and integration costs (272) (126) (69)
Milestones and other R&D expenses (48)
Acquired IPR&D (300)
Change in fair value of contingent consideration (4,675)
Other (51) (16) (22) (3)
As adjusted (non-GAAP) $ 2,523 $ 3,089 $ 1,751 $ $ (53)
3. The adjusted tax rate for the fourth quarter of 2020 was 11.6 percent, as detailed below:
4Q20
Pre-tax earnings (loss) Income taxes Tax rate
As reported (GAAP) $ (1,507) $ (1,545) 102.5 %
Specified items 7,420 2,231 30.1 %
As adjusted (non-GAAP) $ 5,913 $ 686 11.6 %
AbbVie Inc. Reconciliation of GAAP Reported to Non-GAAP Adjusted Information Quarter Ended December 31, 2019 (Unaudited) (In millions, except per share data)
1. Specified items impacted results as follows:
4Q19
Earnings Diluted
Pre-tax After-tax a EPS
As reported (GAAP) $ 3,074 $ 2,801 $ 1.88
Adjusted for specified items:
Intangible asset amortization 391 324 0.22
Acquisition related costs 226 183 0.12
Milestones and other R&D expenses 217 193 0.13
Acquired IPR&D 139 123 0.08
Reata divestiture (330) (297) (0.20)
Litigation matters (550) (435) (0.29)
Change in fair value of contingent consideration 438 438 0.29
Restructuring 19 15 0.01
Tax audit settlement (133) (0.09)
Other (10) 82 0.06
As adjusted (non-GAAP) $ 3,614 $ 3,294 $ 2.21
a Represents net earnings attributable to AbbVie Inc.
Acquisition related costs reflect transaction and financing costs related to the Allergan acquisition. Milestones and other R&D expenses include milestone payments for previously announced collaborations and the purchase of an FDA priority review voucher from a third party. Acquired IPR&D primarily reflects upfront payments related to R&D collaborations and licensing arrangements with third parties. Litigation matters includes the settlement of an intellectual property dispute with a third party. Restructuring is primarily associated with streamlining global operations. Other primarily includes the impacts of tax law changes and U.S. tax reform.
2. The impact of the specified items by line item was as follows:
4Q19
Cost of products sold SG&A R&D Acquired IPR&D Other operating income Interest expense, net Other expense, net
As reported (GAAP) $ 2,006 $ 1,951 $ 1,542 $ 139 $ (890) $ 455 $ 416
Adjusted for specified items:
Intangible asset amortization (391)
Acquisition related costs (53) (173)
Milestones and other R&D expenses (217)
Acquired IPR&D (139)
Reata divestiture 330
Litigation matters 550
Change in fair value of contingent consideration (438)
Restructuring (10) (15) 6
Other 10
As adjusted (non-GAAP) $ 1,605 $ 1,883 $ 1,331 $ $ $ 282 $ (22)
3. The adjusted tax rate for the fourth quarter of 2019 was 8.8 percent, as detailed below:
4Q19
Pre-tax earnings Income taxes Tax rate
As reported (GAAP) $ 3,074 $ 273 8.9 %
Specified items 540 47 8.6 %
As adjusted (non-GAAP) $ 3,614 $ 320 8.8 %
AbbVie Inc. Reconciliation of GAAP Reported to Non-GAAP Adjusted Information Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2020 (Unaudited) (In millions, except per share data)
1. Specified items impacted results as follows:
12M20
Earnings Diluted
Pre-tax After-tax a EPS
As reported (GAAP) $ 3,398 $ 4,616 $ 2.72
Adjusted for specified items:
Intangible asset amortization 5,805 4,805 2.87
Acquisition and integration costs 3,366 3,023 1.81
Milestones and other R&D expenses 273 241 0.14
Acquired IPR&D 1,198 1,194 0.71
Change in fair value of contingent consideration 5,753 5,749 3.43
Tax audit settlements (200) (0.12)
Impacts related to tax law changes (1,689) (1.02)
Other 239 42 0.02
As adjusted (non-GAAP) $ 20,032 $ 17,781 $ 10.56
a Represents net earnings attributable to AbbVie Inc.
Acquisition and integration costs reflect transaction and financing costs, compensation expense and other integration costs as well as amortization of the acquisition date fair value step-up for inventory related to the Allergan acquisition. Milestones and other R&D expenses include milestone payments for previously announced collaborations and the purchase of an FDA priority review voucher from a third party. Other primarily includes tax related items and COVID-19 related charitable contributions and expenses.
2. The impact of the specified items by line item was as follows:
12M20
Net revenues Cost of products sold SG&A R&D Acquired IPR&D Interest expense, net Net foreign exchange loss Other expense, net
As reported (GAAP) $ 45,804 $ 15,387 $ 11,299 $ 6,557 $ 1,198 $ 2,280 $ 71 $ 5,614
Adjusted for specified items:
Intangible asset amortization (5,805)
Acquisition and integration costs (1,292) (1,416) (384) (274)
Milestones and other R&D expenses (273)
Acquired IPR&D (1,198)
Change in fair value of contingent consideration (5,753)
Other (20) (115) (80) (70) 9 (3)
As adjusted (non-GAAP) $ 45,784 $ 8,175 $ 9,803 $ 5,830 $ $ 2,006 $ 80 $ (142)
3. The adjusted tax rate for the full-year 2020 was 11.2 percent, as detailed below:
12M20
Pre-tax earnings Income taxes Tax rate
As reported (GAAP) $ 3,398 $ (1,224) (36.0) %
Specified items 16,634 3,469 20.9 %
As adjusted (non-GAAP) $ 20,032 $ 2,245 11.2 %
AbbVie Inc. Reconciliation of GAAP Reported to Non-GAAP Adjusted Information Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2019 (Unaudited) (In millions, except per share data)
1. Specified items impacted results as follows:
12M19
Earnings Diluted
Pre-tax After-tax a EPS
As reported (GAAP) $ 8,426 $ 7,882 $ 5.28
Adjusted for specified items:
Intangible asset amortization 1,553 1,286 0.86
Acquisition related costs 415 338 0.23
Milestones and other R&D expenses 312 288 0.20
Acquired IPR&D 385 364 0.25
Reata divestiture (330) (297) (0.20)
Litigation matters (523) (414) (0.28)
Change in fair value of contingent consideration 3,182 3,184 2.14
Restructuring 207 168 0.10
Stemcentrx-related impairment 939 823 0.56
Tax audit settlement (400) (0.27)
Other 10 102 0.07
As adjusted (non-GAAP) $ 14,576 $ 13,324 $ 8.94
a Represents net earnings attributable to AbbVie Inc.
Acquisition related costs reflect transaction and financing costs related to the Allergan acquisition. Milestones and other R&D expenses include milestone payments for previously announced collaborations and the purchase of an FDA priority review voucher from a third party. Acquired IPR&D primarily reflects upfront payments related to R&D collaborations and licensing arrangements with third parties. Litigation matters includes the settlement of an intellectual property dispute with a third party. Restructuring is primarily associated with streamlining global operations. Stemcentrx-related impairment refers to the net impact of the intangible asset impairment and the related fair value adjustment to contingent consideration liabilities. Other primarily includes the impacts of tax law changes and U.S. tax reform.
2. The impact of the specified items by line item was as follows:
12M19
Cost of products sold SG&A R&D Acquired IPR&D Other operating income Interest expense, net Other expense, net
As reported (GAAP) $ 7,439 $ 6,942 $ 6,407 $ 385 $ (890) $ 1,509 $ 3,006
Adjusted for specified items:
Intangible asset amortization (1,553)
Acquisition related costs (103) (312)
Milestones and other R&D expenses (312)
Acquired IPR&D (385)
Reata divestiture 330
Litigation matters (27) 550
Change in fair value of contingent consideration (3,182)
Restructuring (25) (125) (57)
Stemcentrx-related impairment (1,030) 91
Other (1) (19) 10
As adjusted (non-GAAP) $ 5,860 $ 6,687 $ 4,989 $ $ $ 1,197 $ (85)
3. The adjusted tax rate for the full-year 2019 was 8.6 percent, as detailed below:
12M19
Pre-tax earnings Income taxes Tax rate
As reported (GAAP) $ 8,426 $ 544 6.5 %
Specified items 6,150 708 11.5 %
As adjusted (non-GAAP) $ 14,576 $ 1,252 8.6 %

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