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AbbVie Reports Second-Quarter 2019 Financial Results AbbVie (NYSE:ABBV) announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2019. We continue to see strong momentum in our business, as we ...

Key Takeaway: NORTH CHICAGO, Ill., July 26, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- AbbVie (NYSE: ABBV ) announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2019. "We continue to see strong momentum in our business, as we delivered revenue and adjusted EPS ahead of our expectations for the quarter

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NORTH CHICAGO, Ill., July 26, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- AbbVie (NYSE: ABBV ) announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2019.
"We continue to see strong momentum in our business, as we delivered revenue and adjusted EPS ahead of our expectations for the quarter and announced plans to acquire Allergan, a transformative transaction that will provide scale and diversity to our business and position AbbVie for top-tier performance over the long term," said Richard A. Gonzalez , chairman and chief executive officer, AbbVie. "Based on our strong performance year-to-date and our confidence in the outlook for the second half, we are raising our revenue and adjusted EPS guidance for 2019."
Second-Quarter Results
Note: "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 2019 Outlook
AbbVie is updating its GAAP diluted EPS guidance for the full-year 2019 from $7.26 to $7.36 to $5.69 to $5.79 , representing growth of 56.8 percent at the midpoint, inclusive of a non-cash charge for SKYRIZI contingent consideration following regulatory approvals in the second quarter. AbbVie is raising its previously announced adjusted EPS guidance range for the full-year 2019 from $8.73 to $8.83 to $8.82 to $8.92 , representing growth of 12.1 percent at the midpoint. The company's 2019 adjusted diluted EPS guidance excludes $3.13 per share of intangible asset amortization expense, non-cash charges for contingent consideration adjustments and other specified items.
Statements Required by the Irish Takeover Rules
The earnings guidance contained in this press release constitutes a profit forecast for the purposes of the Irish Takeover Rules. In accordance with Rule 28.4 of the Irish Takeover Rules, this profit forecast shall be repeated in the proxy statement, including the scheme document and the reports required by Rule 28.3 of the Irish Takeover Rules shall be mailed to Allergan shareholders with the proxy statement, including the scheme document.
The directors of AbbVie accept responsibility for the information contained in this announcement. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the directors of AbbVie (who have taken all reasonable care to ensure that such is the case), the information contained in this announcement is in accordance with the facts and does not omit anything likely to affect the import of such information.
Any holder of 1% or more of any class of relevant securities of AbbVie Inc. may have disclosure obligations under Rule 8.3 of the Irish Takeover Panel Act, 1997, Takeover Rules 2013.
AbbVie is a global, research-driven biopharmaceutical company committed to developing innovative advanced therapies for some of the world's most complex and critical conditions. The company's mission is to use its expertise, dedicated people and unique approach to innovation to markedly improve treatments across four primary therapeutic areas: immunology, oncology, virology and neuroscience. In more than 75 countries, AbbVie employees are working every day to advance health solutions for people around the world. 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 second-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 2019 and 2018 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 2019 financial guidance is also being provided on both a reported and a non-GAAP basis.
No Offer or Solicitation
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 possibility that the proposed acquisition of Allergan will not be pursued, failure to obtain necessary regulatory approvals or required financing or to satisfy any of the other conditions to the proposed acquisition, failure to realize the expected benefits of the proposed acquisition, failure to promptly and effectively integrate Allergan's businesses, significant transaction costs and/or unknown or inestimable liabilities, potential litigation associated with the proposed acquisition, 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 2018 Annual Report on Form 10-K, which has been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). 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 June 30, 2019
(Unaudited)
% Change vs. 2Q18
Net Revenues (in millions) International Total
U.S. Int'l. Total U.S. Operational Reported Operational Reported
ADJUSTED NET REVENUES a $5,964 $2,291 $8,255 9.5% (13.8)% (18.4)% 1.5% —%
Immunology 3,835 1,083 4,918 8.9 (30.7) (34.9) (3.9) (5.2)
Humira 3,793 1,077 4,870 7.7 (31.0) (35.2) (4.8) (6.1)
Skyrizi 42 6 48 n/m n/m n/m n/m n/m
Hematologic Oncology 1,003 265 1,268 35.5 54.1 52.1 39.1 38.7
Imbruvica b 886 213 1,099 27.9 35.9 35.9 29.3 29.3
Venclexta 117 52 169 >100.0 >100.0 >100.0 >100.0 >100.0
HCV 396 388 784 (6.2) (25.4) (29.5) (17.1) (19.4)
Mavyret 396 384 780 (6.0) (20.4) (24.7) (14.0) (16.3)
Viekira 4 4 n/m (86.4) (88.8) (87.9) (90.3)
Other Key Products 720 311 1,031 (6.9) (3.2) (9.9) (5.7) (7.8)
Creon 257 257 17.5 n/a n/a 17.5 17.5
Lupron 168 41 209 (6.4) 3.2 (4.5) (4.5) (6.0)
Synthroid 203 203 4.9 n/a n/a 4.9 4.9
Synagis 38 38 n/a (3.9) (11.9) (3.9) (11.9)
Duodopa 24 91 115 12.8 11.0 3.6 11.3 5.3
Sevoflurane 18 73 91 (3.3) (16.3) (21.9) (14.1) (18.8)
Kaletra 10 67 77 (33.9) (6.8) (12.9) (10.8) (16.0)
AndroGel 22 22 (83.0) n/a n/a (83.0) (83.0)
Orilissa 18 1 19 n/m n/m n/m n/m n/m
Note: "Operational" comparisons are presented at constant currency rates and reflect comparative local currency net revenues at the prior year's foreign exchange rates.
n/a = not applicable
n/m = not meaningful
a 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.
b Reflects profit sharing for Imbruvica international revenues.
AbbVie Inc. Key Product Revenues Six Months Ended June 30, 2019 (Unaudited)
% Change vs. 6M18
Net Revenues (in millions) International Total
U.S. Int'l. Total U.S. Operational Reported Operational Reported
ADJUSTED NET REVENUES a $11,234 $4,849 $16,083 9.7% (14.1)% (18.6)% 1.0% (0.7)%
Immunology 7,050 2,314 9,364 8.1 (26.8) (31.3) (3.9) (5.4)
Humira 7,008 2,308 9,316 7.4 (27.0) (31.5) (4.3) (5.8)
Skyrizi 42 6 48 n/m n/m n/m n/m n/m
Hematologic Oncology 1,937 504 2,441 37.8 54.5 52.5 41.0 40.6
Imbruvica b 1,715 406 2,121 30.2 37.6 37.6 31.6 31.6
Venclexta 222 98 320 >100.0 >100.0 >100.0 >100.0 >100.0
HCV 799 800 1,599 4.4 (25.2) (29.0) (13.2) (15.5)
Mavyret 799 771 1,570 4.8 (20.5) (24.3) (9.6) (11.8)
Viekira 29 29 (100.0) (69.1) (72.7) (70.6) (74.2)
Other Key Products 1,459 865 2,324 (3.9) (2.7) (8.3) (3.4) (5.6)
Creon 484 484 13.1 n/a n/a 13.1 13.1
Lupron 359 79 438 0.5 1.0 (6.7) 0.6 (0.9)
Synthroid 385 385 2.7 n/a n/a 2.7 2.7
Synagis 325 325 n/a (6.6) (10.9) (6.6) (10.9)
Duodopa 46 180 226 20.1 11.3 3.9 12.8 6.8
Sevoflurane 35 148 183 (2.0) (13.2) (19.1) (11.4) (16.3)
Kaletra 23 132 155 (15.0) 1.7 (3.9) (1.0) (5.7)
AndroGel 96 96 (62.8) n/a n/a (62.8) (62.8)
Orilissa 31 1 32 n/m n/m n/m n/m n/m
Note: "Operational" comparisons are presented at constant currency rates and reflect comparative local currency net revenues at the prior year's foreign exchange rates.
n/a = not applicable
n/m = not meaningful
a 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.
b Reflects profit sharing for Imbruvica international revenues.
AbbVie Inc. Consolidated Statements of Earnings Quarter and Six Months Ended June 30, 2019 and 2018 (Unaudited) (In millions, except per share data)
Second Quarter Ended June 30 Six Months Ended June 30
2019 2018 2019 2018
Net revenues $ 8,255 $ 8,278 $ 16,083 $ 16,212
Cost of products sold 1,819 1,934 3,513 3,861
Selling, general and administrative 1,654 1,760 3,334 3,551
Research and development 1,291 1,322 2,580 2,566
Acquired in-process research and development 91 246 69
Other expense 500 500
Total operating costs and expenses 4,855 5,516 9,673 10,547
Operating earnings 3,400 2,762 6,410 5,665
Interest expense, net 309 272 634 523
Net foreign exchange loss 6 8 12 16
Other expense, net 2,278 470 2,413 317
Earnings before income tax expense 807 2,012 3,351 4,809
Income tax expense 66 29 154 43
Net earnings $ 741 $ 1,983 $ 3,197 $ 4,766
Diluted earnings per share $ 0.49 $ 1.26 $ 2.14 $ 2.99
Adjusted diluted earnings per share a $ 2.26 $ 2.00 $ 4.40 $ 3.87
Weighted-average diluted shares outstanding 1,484 1,572 1,483 1,584
AbbVie Inc. Reconciliation of GAAP Reported to Non-GAAP Adjusted Information Quarter Ended June 30, 2019 (Unaudited) (In millions, except per share data)
1. Specified items impacted results as follows:
2Q19
Earnings Diluted
Pre-tax After-tax EPS
As reported (GAAP) $ 807 $ 741 $ 0.49
Adjusted for specified items:
Intangible asset amortization 388 321 0.22
Milestones and other R&D expenses 35 35 0.02
Acquired IPR&D 91 86 0.06
Change in fair value of contingent consideration 2,304 2,304 1.55
Restructuring 8 6
Litigation reserves 10 8
Acquisition related costs 31 27 0.02
Tax audit settlement (178) (0.12)
Other 20 20 0.02
As adjusted (non-GAAP) $ 3,694 $ 3,370 $ 2.26
2. The impact of the specified items by line item was as follows:
2Q19
Cost of products sold SG&A R&D Acquired IPR&D Interest expense, net Other expense, net
As reported (GAAP) $ 1,819 $ 1,654 $ 1,291 $ 91 $ 309 $ 2,278
Adjusted for specified items:
Intangible asset amortization (388)
Milestones and other R&D expenses (35)
Acquired IPR&D (91)
Change in fair value of contingent consideration (2,304)
Restructuring (3) (5)
Litigation reserves (10)
Acquisition related costs (24) (7)
Other (1) (19)
As adjusted (non-GAAP) $ 1,427 $ 1,620 $ 1,232 $ $ 302 $ (26)
2Q19
Pre-tax earnings Income taxes Tax rate
As reported (GAAP) $ 807 $ 66 8.1 %
Specified items 2,887 258 8.9 %
As adjusted (non-GAAP) $ 3,694 $ 324 8.7 %
AbbVie Inc. Reconciliation of GAAP Reported to Non-GAAP Adjusted Information Quarter Ended June 30, 2018 (Unaudited) (In millions, except per share data)
1. Specified items impacted results as follows:
2Q18
Earnings Diluted
Pre-tax After-tax EPS
As reported (GAAP) $ 2,012 $ 1,983 $ 1.26
Adjusted for specified items:
Intangible asset amortization 324 266 0.17
Milestones and other R&D expenses 55 55 0.03
Calico collaboration 500 500 0.32
Charitable contributions 120 93 0.06
Change in fair value of contingent consideration 485 485 0.30
Impacts of U.S. tax reform (202) (0.13)
Other (20) (15) (0.01)
As adjusted (non-GAAP) $ 3,476 $ 3,165 $ 2.00
2. The impact of the specified items by line item was as follows:
2Q18
Net revenues Cost of products sold SG&A R&D Other operating expense Other expense, net
As reported (GAAP) $ 8,278 $ 1,934 $ 1,760 $ 1,322 $ 500 $ 470
Adjusted for specified items:
Intangible asset amortization (324)
Milestones and other R&D expenses (55)
Calico collaboration (500)
Charitable contributions (120)
Change in fair value of contingent consideration (485)
Other (20) (3) 3
As adjusted (non-GAAP) $ 8,258 $ 1,607 $ 1,643 $ 1,267 $ $ (15)
3. The adjusted tax rate for the second quarter of 2018 was 9.0 percent, as detailed below:
2Q18
Pre-tax earnings Income taxes Tax rate
As reported (GAAP) $ 2,012 $ 29 1.5 %
Specified items 1,464 282 19.3 %
As adjusted (non-GAAP) $ 3,476 $ 311 9.0 %
AbbVie Inc. Reconciliation of GAAP Reported to Non-GAAP Adjusted Information Six Months Ended June 30, 2019 (Unaudited) (In millions, except per share data)
1. Specified items impacted results as follows:
6M19
Earnings Diluted
Pre-tax After-tax EPS
As reported (GAAP) $ 3,351 $ 3,197 $ 2.14
Adjusted for specified items:
Intangible asset amortization 773 639 0.43
Milestones and other R&D expenses 75 75 0.05
Acquired IPR&D 246 241 0.16
Change in fair value of contingent consideration 2,473 2,475 1.67
Restructuring 171 139 0.09
Litigation reserves 20 16 0.01
Acquisition related costs 31 27 0.02
Tax audit settlement (267) (0.18)
Other 20 20 0.01
As adjusted (non-GAAP) $ 7,160 $ 6,562 $ 4.40
2. The impact of the specified items by line item was as follows:
6M19
Cost of products sold SG&A R&D Acquired IPR&D Interest expense, net Other expense, net
As reported (GAAP) $ 3,513 $ 3,334 $ 2,580 $ 246 $ 634 $ 2,413
Adjusted for specified items:
Intangible asset amortization (773)
Milestones and other R&D expenses (75)
Acquired IPR&D (246)
Change in fair value of contingent consideration (2,473)
Restructuring (9) (107) (55)
Litigation reserves (20)
Acquisition related costs (24) (7)
Other (1) (19)
As adjusted (non-GAAP) $ 2,730 $ 3,183 $ 2,431 $ $ 627 $ (60)
3. The adjusted tax rate for the first six months of 2019 was 8.3 percent, as detailed below:
6M19
Pre-tax earnings Income taxes Tax rate
As reported (GAAP) $ 3,351 $ 154 4.6 %
Specified items 3,809 444 11.6 %
As adjusted (non-GAAP) $ 7,160 $ 598 8.3 %
AbbVie Inc. Reconciliation of GAAP Reported to Non-GAAP Adjusted Information Six Months Ended June 30, 2018 (Unaudited) (In millions, except per share data)
1. Specified items impacted results as follows:
6M18
Earnings Diluted
Pre-tax After-tax EPS
As reported (GAAP) $ 4,809 $ 4,766 $ 2.99
Adjusted for specified items:
Intangible asset amortization 654 538 0.34
Milestones and other R&D expenses 87 87 0.05
Acquired IPR&D 69 69 0.04
Calico collaboration 500 500 0.32
Charitable contributions 120 93 0.06
Change in fair value of contingent consideration 337 337 0.21
Litigation reserves 118 100 0.06
Impacts of U.S. tax reform (357) (0.22)
Other 31 32 0.02
As adjusted (non-GAAP) $ 6,725 $ 6,165 $ 3.87
2. The impact of the specified items by line item was as follows:
6M18
Net revenues Cost of products sold SG&A R&D Acquired IPR&D Other operating expense Other expense, net
As reported (GAAP) $ 16,212 $ 3,861 $ 3,551 $ 2,566 $ 69 $ 500 $ 317
Adjusted for specified items:
Intangible asset amortization (654)
Milestones and other R&D expenses (87)
Acquired IPR&D (69)
Calico collaboration (500)
Charitable contributions (120)
Change in fair value of contingent consideration (337)
Litigation reserves (118)
Other (20) (28) (23)
As adjusted (non-GAAP) $ 16,192 $ 3,179 $ 3,313 $ 2,456 $ $ $ (20)
3. The adjusted tax rate for the first six months of 2018 was 8.3 percent, as detailed below:
6M18
Pre-tax earnings Income taxes Tax rate
As reported (GAAP) $ 4,809 $ 43 0.9 %
Specified items 1,916 517 27.0 %
As adjusted (non-GAAP) $ 6,725 $ 560 8.3 %

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