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AbbVie Reports Second-Quarter 2020 Financial Results

Key Takeaway: AbbVie Reports Second-Quarter 2020 Financial Results NORTH CHICAGO, Ill., July 31, 2020 - AbbVie (NYSE:ABBV) announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2020. "AbbVie delivered another strong quarterly performance, ahead of our guidance. The adverse impact

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AbbVie Reports Second-Quarter 2020 Financial Results
NORTH CHICAGO, Ill., July 31, 2020 - AbbVie (NYSE:ABBV) announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2020.
"AbbVie delivered another strong quarterly performance, ahead of our guidance. The adverse impact from COVID-19 on legacy AbbVie was less than expected, demonstrating the robustness and resiliency of our key brands, and new patient starts have stabilized and started to recover," said Richard A. Gonzalez, chairman and chief executive officer, AbbVie. "The integration of Allergan is going well, with a strong recovery in the aesthetics portfolio and accretion ahead of expectations."
Note: "Operational" comparisons are presented at constant currency rates and reflect comparative local currency net revenues at the prior year's foreign exchange rates.
Second-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.
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Full-Year 2020 Outlook
AbbVie previously issued standalone GAAP diluted EPS guidance for the full-year 2020 of $7.60 to $7.70. AbbVie is issuing combined company GAAP diluted EPS guidance for the full-year 2020, which includes the results of Allergan from May 8, 2020 through December 31, 2020, of $4.12 to $4.22.
AbbVie previously issued standalone adjusted diluted EPS for the full-year 2020 of $9.61 to $9.71. AbbVie is issuing combined company adjusted diluted EPS guidance for the full-year 2020, which includes the results of Allergan from May 8, 2020 through December 31, 2020, of $10.35 to $10.45, representing annualized net accretion from the Allergan transaction of 11 percent. The combined company's 2020 adjusted diluted EPS guidance excludes $6.23 per share of intangible asset amortization expense, non-cash charges for contingent consideration adjustments and other specified items.
Combined company guidance supersedes previously issued standalone guidance.
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.
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 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 2020 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, including the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on AbbVie's operations, results and financial results, 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, failure to realize the expected benefits of the Allergan acquisition, failure to promptly and effectively integrate Allergan's businesses, significant transaction costs and/or unknown or inestimable liabilities, potential litigation associated with the Allergan 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 2019 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.
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Key Product Revenues
Quarter Ended June 30, 2020
% Change vs. 2Q19
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
NET REVENUES $8,147 $2,278 $10,425 36.6% (0.5)% 26.3% (0.1)% (20.5)% (5.3)%
Immunology 4,399 917 5,316 14.8 (15.5) 8.1 14.8 (13.0) 8.6
Humira 3,974 863 4,837 4.8 (19.9) (0.7) 4.8 (17.4) (0.2)
Skyrizi 289 41 330 >100% >100% >100% >100% >100% >100%
Rinvoq 136 13 149 n/m n/m n/m n/m n/m n/m
Hematologic Oncology 1,246 345 1,591 24.2 30.1 25.5 24.2 31.6 25.8
Imbruvica d 1,055 233 1,288 19.0 9.4 17.2 19.0 9.4 17.2
Venclexta 191 112 303 63.5 >100% 79.2 63.5 >100% 81.5
Aesthetics 330 151 481 n/m n/m n/m (47.7) (48.3) (47.9)
Botox Cosmetic* 147 79 226 n/m n/m n/m (39.8) (47.9) (43.1)
Juvederm Collection* 56 57 113 n/m n/m n/m (62.5) (58.4) (60.4)
Other Aesthetics* 127 15 142 n/m n/m n/m (46.7) >100% (41.7)
Neuroscience 596 138 734 >100% 50.6 >100% 5.9 (17.2) 1.8
Botox Therapeutic* 254 43 297 n/m n/m n/m (19.1) (36.9) (22.3)
Vraylar* 192 - 192 n/m n/a n/m 70.4 n/a 70.4
Duodopa 25 93 118 8.3 1.6 2.9 8.3 3.7 4.6
Ubrelvy* 22 - 22 n/m n/a n/m n/m n/a n/m
Other Neuroscience* 103 2 105 n/m n/m n/m (13.9) (4.3) (13.9)
Eye Care 274 143 417 n/m n/m n/m (17.0) (25.4) (20.0)
Lumigan/Ganfort* 35 41 76 n/m n/m n/m (13.2) (13.6) (13.4)
Alphagan/Combigan* 47 22 69 n/m n/m n/m (15.1) (8.1) (13.0)
Restasis* 138 6 144 n/m n/m n/m (19.5) (17.8) (19.5)
Other Eye Care* 54 74 128 n/m n/m n/m (14.2) (35.6) (27.5)
Women's Health 142 5 147 >100% >100% >100% (14.9) (35.7) (15.6)
Lo Loestrin* 78 2 80 n/m n/m n/m (8.8) (18.8) (8.9)
Orilissa/Oriahnn 30 1 31 57.3 90.2 58.0 57.3 95.4 58.1
Other Women's Health* 34 2 36 n/m n/m n/m (39.6) (52.3) (40.4)
Other Key Products 878 271 1,149 (14.1) (36.4) (20.7) (21.3) (35.5) (25.0)
Mavyret 146 230 376 (62.9) (40.2) (51.7) (62.9) (39.6) (51.4)
Creon 252 - 252 (1.9) n/a (1.9) (1.9) n/a (1.9)
Lupron 167 38 205 (0.1) (8.9) (1.8) (0.1) (3.2) (0.7)
Linzess/Constella* 130 3 133 n/m n/m n/m 5.4 18.8 5.7
Synthroid 183 - 183 (9.7) n/a (9.7) (9.7) n/a (9.7)
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 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
Key Product Revenues
Six Months Ended June 30, 2020
% Change vs. 6M19
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
NET REVENUES $14,305 $4,739 $19,044 27.3% (2.2)% 18.4% 5.7% (12.1)% 0.8%
Immunology 8,403 2,002 10,405 19.2 (13.5) 11.1 19.2 (11.2) 11.7
Humira 7,630 1,910 9,540 8.9 (17.2) 2.4 8.9 (14.9) 3.0
Skyrizi 555 75 630 >100% >100% >100% >100% >100% >100%
Rinvoq 218 17 235 n/m n/m n/m n/m n/m n/m
Hematologic Oncology 2,413 727 3,140 24.6 44.2 28.6 24.6 45.5 28.9
Imbruvica d 2,021 499 2,520 17.9 22.9 18.8 17.9 22.9 18.8
Venclexta 392 228 620 76.7 >100% 93.7 76.7 >100% 95.8
Aesthetics 330 151 481 n/m n/m n/m (29.7) (38.0) (32.5)
Botox Cosmetic* 147 79 226 n/m n/m n/m (24.3) (35.3) (28.7)
Juvederm Collection* 56 57 113 n/m n/m n/m (41.9) (43.3) (42.7)
Other Aesthetics* 127 15 142 n/m n/m n/m (28.3) (21.9) (27.7)
Neuroscience 621 237 858 >100% 31.6 >100% 11.4 (5.4) 8.3
Botox Therapeutic* 254 43 297 n/m n/m n/m (10.3) (19.9) (12.1)
Vraylar* 192 - 192 n/m n/a n/m 80.0 n/a 80.0
Duodopa 50 192 242 9.3 6.7 7.2 9.3 9.2 9.2
Ubrelvy* 22 - 22 n/m n/a n/m n/m n/a n/m
Other Neuroscience* 103 2 105 n/m n/m n/m (10.2) 26.2 (9.8)
Eye Care 274 143 417 n/m n/m n/m 0.1 (13.1) (4.7)
Lumigan/Ganfort* 35 41 76 n/m n/m n/m 1.9 (7.9) (3.6)
Alphagan/Combigan* 47 22 69 n/m n/m n/m (7.6) (3.4) (6.4)
Restasis* 138 6 144 n/m n/m n/m 0.8 (2.8) 0.7
Other Eye Care* 54 74 128 n/m n/m n/m 4.0 (18.6) (10.1)
Women's Health 172 6 178 >100% >100% >100% (10.1) (13.7) (10.3)
Lo Loestrin* 78 2 80 n/m n/m n/m (10.3) (4.1) (10.2)
Orilissa/Oriahnn 60 2 62 88.6 >100% 90.3 88.6 >100% 90.4
Other Women's Health* 34 2 36 n/m n/m n/m (27.2) (28.8) (27.4)
Other Key Products 1,788 634 2,422 (11.7) (25.5) (15.8) (14.1) (24.1) (16.8)
Mavyret 380 555 935 (52.4) (28.1) (40.4) (52.4) (27.2) (39.9)
Creon 528 - 528 9.3 n/a 9.3 9.3 n/a 9.3
Lupron 362 76 438 1.1 (4.7) - 1.1 (0.6) 0.7
Linzess/Constella* 130 3 133 n/m n/m n/m 6.9 25.3 7.4
Synthroid 388 - 388 0.7 n/a 0.7 0.7 n/a 0.7
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 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
Consolidated Statements of Earnings
Quarter and Six Months Ended June 30, 2020 and 2019
(Unaudited) (In millions, except per share data)
Second Quarter Ended June 30 Six Months Ended June 30
2020 2019 2020 2019
Net revenues $ 10,425 $ 8,255 $ 19,044 $ 16,083
Cost of products sold 3,711 1,819 5,653 3,513
Selling, general and administrative 3,527 1,654 5,222 3,334
Research and development 1,582 1,291 2,961 2,580
Acquired in-process research and development 853 91 853 246
Total operating costs and expenses 9,673 4,855 14,689 9,673
Operating earnings 752 3,400 4,355 6,410
Interest expense, net 614 309 1,042 634
Net foreign exchange loss 29 6 34 12
Other expense, net 802 2,278 874 2,413
Earnings (loss) before income tax expense (693 ) 807 2,405 3,351
Income tax expense 46 66 134 154
Net earnings (loss) (739 ) 741 2,271 3,197
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest (1 ) - (1 ) -
Net earnings (loss) attributable to AbbVie Inc. $ (738 ) $ 741 $ 2,272 $ 3,197
Diluted earnings (loss) per share attributable to AbbVie Inc. $ (0.46 ) $ 0.49 $ 1.43 $ 2.14
Adjusted diluted earnings per share a $ 2.34 $ 2.26 $ 4.76 $ 4.40
Weighted-average diluted shares outstanding 1,647 1,484 1,568 1,483
Reconciliation of GAAP Reported to Non-GAAP Adjusted Information
Quarter Ended June 30, 2020
(Unaudited) (In millions, except per share data)
1. Specified items impacted results as follows:
2Q20
Earnings Diluted
Pre-tax After-tax a EPS
As reported (GAAP) $ (693 ) $ (738 ) $ (0.46 )
Adjusted for specified items:
Intangible asset amortization 1,406 1,190 0.72
Acquisition related costs 1,919 1,784 1.08
Milestones and other R&D expenses 50 49 0.03
Acquired IPR&D 853 853 0.52
Change in fair value of contingent consideration 809 809 0.49
Other 51 (52 ) (0.04 )
As adjusted (non-GAAP) $ 4,395 $ 3,895 $ 2.34
Acquisition related costs reflect transaction, financing and integration costs related to the Allergan acquisition as well as amortization of the acquisition date fair value step-up for inventory. 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 COVID-19 related expenses and tax audit settlements.
2. The impact of the specified items by line item was as follows:
2Q20
Cost of products sold SG&A R&D Acquired IPR&D Interest expense, net Net foreign exchange loss Other expense, net
As reported (GAAP) $ 3,711 $ 3,527 $ 1,582 $ 853 $ 614 $ 29 $ 802
Adjusted for specified items:
Intangible asset amortization (1,406 ) - - - - - -
Acquisition related costs (469 ) (1,142 ) (178 ) - (130 ) - -
Milestones and other R&D expenses - - (50 ) - - - -
Acquired IPR&D - - - (853 ) - - -
Change in fair value of contingent consideration - - - - - - (809 )
Other (40 ) 7 (22 ) - - 4 -
As adjusted (non-GAAP) $ 1,796 $ 2,392 $ 1,332 $ - $ 484 $ 33 $ (7 )
3. The adjusted tax rate for the second quarter of 2020 was 11.4 percent, as detailed below:
2Q20
Pre-tax earnings Income taxes Tax rate
As reported (GAAP) $ (693 ) $ 46 (6.5 )%
Specified items 5,088 455 8.9 %
As adjusted (non-GAAP) $ 4,395 $ 501 11.4 %
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 a 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
Milestones and other R&D expenses are associated with milestone payments for previously announced collaborations. Acquired IPR&D primarily reflects upfront payments related to R&D collaborations and licensing arrangements with third parties. Restructuring is primarily associated with streamlining global operations. Acquisition related costs reflect transaction and financing costs related to the Allergan acquisition.
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 )
3. The adjusted tax rate for the second quarter of 2019 was 8.7 percent, as detailed below:
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 %
Reconciliation of GAAP Reported to Non-GAAP Adjusted Information
Six Months Ended June 30, 2020
(Unaudited) (In millions, except per share data)
1. Specified items impacted results as follows:
6M20
Earnings Diluted
Pre-tax After-tax a EPS
As reported (GAAP) $ 2,405 $ 2,272 $ 1.43
Adjusted for specified items:
Intangible asset amortization 1,850 1,561 0.99
Acquisition related costs 2,107 1,942 1.24
Milestones and other R&D expenses 185 164 0.11
Acquired IPR&D 853 853 0.54
Change in fair value of contingent consideration 881 881 0.56
Other 117 (165 ) (0.11 )
As adjusted (non-GAAP) $ 8,398 $ 7,508 $ 4.76
Acquisition related costs reflect transaction, financing and integration costs related to the Allergan acquisition as well as amortization of the acquisition date fair value step-up for inventory. 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 the impacts of tax law changes and COVID-19 related charitable contributions and expenses.
2. The impact of the specified items by line item was as follows:
6M20
Cost of products sold SG&A R&D Acquired IPR&D Interest expense, net Net foreign exchange loss Other expense, net
As reported (GAAP) $ 5,653 $ 5,222 $ 2,961 $ 853 $ 1,042 $ 34 $ 874
Adjusted for specified items:
Intangible asset amortization (1,850 ) - - - - - -
Acquisition related costs (469 ) (1,186 ) (178 ) - (274 ) - -
Milestones and other R&D expenses - - (185 ) - - - -
Change in fair value of contingent consideration - - - - - - (881 )
Other (44 ) (45 ) (32 ) - - 4 -
As adjusted (non-GAAP) $ 3,290 $ 3,991 $ 2,566 $ - $ 768 $ 38 $ (7 )
3. The adjusted tax rate for the first six months of 2020 was 10.6 percent, as detailed below:
6M20
Pre-tax earnings Income taxes Tax rate
As reported (GAAP) $ 2,405 $ 134 5.6 %
Specified items 5,993 757 12.6 %
As adjusted (non-GAAP) $ 8,398 $ 891 10.6 %
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 a 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
Milestones and other R&D expenses are associated with milestone payments for previously announced collaborations. Acquired IPR&D primarily reflects upfront payments related to R&D collaborations and licensing arrangements with third parties. Restructuring is primarily associated with streamlining global operations. Acquisition related costs reflect transaction and financing costs related to the Allergan acquisition.
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 %
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