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AbbVie Reports Second-Quarter 2021 Financial Results AbbVie (NYSE:ABBV) announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2021. AbbVie delivered another strong quarter and our business...

Key Takeaway: NORTH CHICAGO, Ill., July 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- AbbVie (NYSE: ABBV ) announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2021 . "AbbVie delivered another strong quarter and our business continues to perform extremely well across the portfolio, with AbbVie's new

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NORTH CHICAGO, Ill., July 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- AbbVie (NYSE: ABBV ) announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2021 .
"AbbVie delivered another strong quarter and our business continues to perform extremely well across the portfolio, with AbbVie's new immunology assets contributing more than $1 billion of combined sales in the quarter," said Richard A. Gonzalez , chairman and chief executive officer, AbbVie. "The Allergan integration also continues to track exceptionally well, with both the neuroscience and aesthetics portfolios delivering double-digit sequential growth. Based upon the momentum of our business, we are raising our full year 2021 EPS guidance and believe AbbVie is very well positioned for the long term."
Second-Quarter Results
Full-Year 2021 Outlook
AbbVie is updating its GAAP diluted EPS guidance for the full-year 2021 from $7.27 to $7.47 to $6.04 to $6.14 . AbbVie is raising its adjusted diluted EPS for the full-year 2021 from $12.37 to $12.57 to $12.52 to $12.62 . The company's 2021 adjusted diluted EPS guidance excludes $6.48 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 , Instagram , YouTube and 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 2021 and 2020 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 2020 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 June 30, 2021
(Unaudited)
% Change vs. 2Q20
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 $10,804 $3,155 $13,959 32.6% 38.4% 33.9% 18.5% 22.4% 19.3%
Immunology 5,118 1,002 6,120 16.3 9.4 15.1 16.3 1.7 13.8
Humira 4,257 811 5,068 7.1 (6.0) 4.8 7.1 (12.6) 3.6
Skyrizi 565 109 674 95.7 >100.0 >100.0 95.7 >100.0 >100.0
Rinvoq 296 82 378 >100.0 >100.0 >100.0 >100.0 >100.0 >100.0
Hematologic Oncology 1,322 494 1,816 6.1 42.9 14.1 6.1 38.6 13.2
Imbruvica c 1,099 282 1,381 4.3 20.6 7.2 4.3 20.6 7.2
Venclexta 223 212 435 16.3 89.3 43.2 16.3 75.9 38.3
Aesthetics 925 509 1,434 >100.0 >100.0 >100.0 >100.0 >100.0 >100.0
Botox Cosmetic* 366 218 584 >100.0 >100.0 >100.0 >100.0 >100.0 >100.0
Juvederm Collection* 196 232 428 >100.0 >100.0 >100.0 >100.0 >100.0 >100.0
Other Aesthetics* 363 59 422 >100.0 >100.0 >100.0 >100.0 >100.0 >100.0
Neuroscience 1,238 221 1,459 >100.0 61.4 98.8 29.5 30.0 29.6
Botox Therapeutic* 488 115 603 92.4 >100.0 >100.0 32.9 73.5 38.6
Vraylar* 432 432 >100.0 n/a >100.0 25.8 n/a 25.8
Duodopa 25 102 127 (1.3) 10.3 7.8 (1.3) 1.1 0.5
Ubrelvy* 126 126 >100.0 n/a >100.0 >100.0 n/a >100.0
Other Neuroscience* 167 4 171 61.0 >100.0 62.9 (13.4) 63.8 (12.4)
Eye Care 616 303 919 >100.0 >100.0 >100.0 24.8 22.9 24.1
Lumigan/Ganfort* 72 77 149 >100.0 86.2 94.6 17.7 (5.6) 4.8
Alphagan/Combigan* 102 40 142 >100.0 76.0 >100.0 23.0 8.4 18.7
Restasis* 312 15 327 >100.0 >100.0 >100.0 22.8 73.1 24.6
Other Eye Care* 130 171 301 >100.0 >100.0 >100.0 36.0 42.3 39.4
Women's Health 179 12 191 26.7 >100.0 29.9 (19.3) 64.9 (17.0)
Lo Loestrin* 93 5 98 19.8 >100.0 21.9 (30.9) 38.5 (29.7)
Orilissa/Oriahnn 36 2 38 21.3 87.4 23.0 21.3 67.6 22.5
Other Women's Health* 50 5 55 47.8 >100.0 53.7 (13.0) 84.9 (8.0)
Other Key Products 1,087 293 1,380 23.3 8.5 19.9 11.9 1.7 9.7
Mavyret 204 238 442 37.6 4.1 17.2 37.6 (1.4) 13.9
Creon 280 280 11.0 n/a 11.0 11.0 n/a 11.0
Lupron 151 47 198 (10.2) 23.9 (4.0) (10.2) 16.6 (5.3)
Linzess/Constella* 260 8 268 >100.0 >100.0 >100.0 18.4 28.4 18.6
Synthroid 192 192 5.0 n/a 5.0 5.0 n/a 5.0
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
AbbVie Inc.
Key Product Revenues
Six Months Ended June 30, 2021
(Unaudited)
% Change vs. 6M20
Net Revenues (in millions) Reported Comparable Operational a, b
U.S. Int'l. Total U.S. Int'l. Total U.S. Int'l. Total
ADJUSTED NET REVENUES c $20,479 $6,415 $26,894 43.2% 35.3% 41.2% 12.9% 9.3% 12.0%
Immunology 9,751 2,113 11,864 16.0 5.5 14.0 16.0 (0.8) 12.8
Humira 8,164 1,771 9,935 7.0 (7.3) 4.1 7.0 (12.6) 3.0
Skyrizi 1,046 202 1,248 88.5 >100.0 98.0 88.5 >100.0 95.7
Rinvoq 541 140 681 >100.0 >100.0 >100.0 >100.0 >100.0 >100.0
Hematologic Oncology 2,546 943 3,489 5.5 29.7 11.1 5.5 26.2 10.3
Imbruvica d 2,098 551 2,649 3.8 10.4 5.1 3.8 10.4 5.1
Venclexta 448 392 840 14.2 71.8 35.4 14.2 60.5 31.2
Aesthetics 1,653 922 2,575 >100.0 >100.0 >100.0 69.9 >100.0 80.7
Botox Cosmetic* 671 390 1,061 >100.0 >100.0 >100.0 84.0 83.7 83.9
Juvederm Collection* 319 430 749 >100.0 >100.0 >100.0 91.8 >100.0 >100.0
Other Aesthetics* 663 102 765 >100.0 >100.0 >100.0 49.9 >100.0 56.6
Neuroscience 2,275 432 2,707 >100.0 82.7 >100.0 21.4 14.2 20.3
Botox Therapeutic* 917 218 1,135 >100.0 >100.0 >100.0 19.2 34.2 21.6
Vraylar* 778 778 >100.0 n/a >100.0 23.7 n/a 23.7
Duodopa 50 206 256 (0.3) 7.4 5.8 (0.3) (1.8) (1.5)
Ubrelvy* 207 207 >100.0 n/a >100.0 >100.0 n/a >100.0
Other Neuroscience* 323 8 331 >100.0 >100.0 >100.0 (16.4) 27.9 (15.8)
Eye Care 1,146 590 1,736 >100.0 >100.0 >100.0 4.1 9.3 5.7
Lumigan/Ganfort* 138 154 292 >100.0 >100.0 >100.0 (3.0) (7.7) (5.5)
Alphagan/Combigan* 182 78 260 >100.0 >100.0 >100.0 3.8 6.2 4.6
Restasis* 579 28 607 >100.0 >100.0 >100.0 1.9 43.3 3.3
Other Eye Care* 247 330 577 >100.0 >100.0 >100.0 14.7 17.6 16.2
Women's Health 356 15 371 >100.0 >100.0 >100.0 (19.5) (9.8) (19.2)
Lo Loestrin* 195 7 202 >100.0 >100.0 >100.0 (21.9) 11.9 (21.2)
Orilissa/Oriahnn 65 3 68 8.2 72.9 10.0 8.2 60.2 9.7
Other Women's Health* 96 5 101 >100.0 >100.0 >100.0 (27.4) (39.0) (28.0)
Other Key Products 2,108 587 2,695 17.8 (7.3) 11.2 1.7 (13.7) (1.9)
Mavyret 374 483 857 (1.9) (12.9) (8.4) (1.9) (17.9) (11.4)
Creon 554 554 4.8 n/a 4.8 4.8 n/a 4.8
Lupron 322 89 411 (11.2) 17.3 (6.3) (11.2) 12.8 (7.1)
Linzess/Constella* 475 15 490 >100.0 >100.0 >100.0 15.3 8.8 15.1
Synthroid 383 383 (1.2) n/a (1.2) (1.2) n/a (1.2)
a "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.
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 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.
d Reflects profit sharing for Imbruvica international revenues.
* Represents product(s) acquired as part of the Allergan acquisition.
n/a = not applicable
AbbVie Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Earnings
Quarter and Six Months Ended June 30, 2021 and 2020
(Unaudited) (In millions, except per share data)
Second Quarter Ended June 30 Six Months Ended June 30
2021 2020 2021 2020
Net revenues $ 13,959 $ 10,425 $ 26,969 $ 19,044
Cost of products sold 4,523 3,711 8,736 5,653
Selling, general and administrative 3,164 3,527 6,006 5,222
Research and development 1,802 1,582 3,584 2,961
Acquired in-process research and development 97 853 167 853
Other operating income (68) (68)
Total operating costs and expenses 9,518 9,673 18,425 14,689
Operating earnings 4,441 752 8,544 4,355
Interest expense, net 606 614 1,228 1,042
Net foreign exchange loss 14 29 23 34
Other expense, net 2,658 802 2,263 874
Earnings (loss) before income tax expense 1,163 (693) 5,030 2,405
Income tax expense 394 46 706 134
Net earnings (loss) 769 (739) 4,324 2,271
Net earnings (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest 3 (1) 5 (1)
Net earnings (loss) attributable to AbbVie Inc. $ 766 $ (738) $ 4,319 $ 2,272
Diluted earnings (loss) per share attributable to AbbVie Inc. $ 0.42 $ (0.46) $ 2.41 $ 1.43
Weighted-average diluted shares outstanding 1,776 1,647 1,776 1,568
Adjusted diluted earnings per share a $ 3.11 $ 2.34 $ 6.06 $ 4.76
Adjusted weighted-average diluted shares outstanding a 1,776 1,651 1,776 1,568
AbbVie Inc.
Reconciliation of GAAP Reported to Non-GAAP Adjusted Information
Quarter Ended June 30, 2021
(Unaudited) (In millions, except per share data)
1. Specified items impacted results as follows:
2Q21
Earnings Diluted
Pre-tax After-tax a EPS
As reported (GAAP) $ 1,163 $ 766 $ 0.42
Adjusted for specified items:
Intangible asset amortization 1,999 1,662 0.95
Acquisition and integration costs 135 106 0.06
Milestones and other R&D expenses 137 115 0.06
Acquired IPR&D 97 97 0.05
Change in fair value of contingent consideration 2,692 2,690 1.51
Litigation matters 107 93 0.05
Other 28 27 0.01
As adjusted (non-GAAP) $ 6,358 $ 5,556 $ 3.11
a Represents net earnings attributable to AbbVie Inc.
Acquisition and integration costs reflect Allergan-related integration costs. 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. Other primarily includes restructuring charges associated with streamlining global operations and COVID-19 related expenses.
2. The impact of the specified items by line item was as follows:
2Q21
Cost of products sold SG&A R&D Acquired IPR&D Other operating income Other expense, net
As reported (GAAP) $ 4,523 $ 3,164 $ 1,802 $ 97 $ (68) $ 2,658
Adjusted for specified items:
Intangible asset amortization (1,999)
Acquisition and integration costs (24) (94) (17)
Milestones and other R&D expenses (137)
Acquired IPR&D (97)
Change in fair value of contingent consideration (2,692)
Litigation matters (107)
Other (21) (10) (65) 68
As adjusted (non-GAAP) $ 2,479 $ 2,953 $ 1,583 $ $ $ (34)
3. The adjusted tax rate for the second quarter of 2021 was 12.6 percent, as detailed below:
2Q21
Pre-tax earnings Income taxes Tax rate
As reported (GAAP) $ 1,163 $ 394 33.8 %
Specified items 5,195 405 7.8 %
As adjusted (non-GAAP) $ 6,358 $ 799 12.6 %
AbbVie Inc.
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 and integration 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
a Represents net earnings (loss) attributable to AbbVie Inc.
Acquisition and integration costs reflect transaction, financing and integration costs related to the Allergan acquisition as well as the 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 and integration 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 %
AbbVie Inc.
Reconciliation of GAAP Reported to Non-GAAP Adjusted Information
Six Months Ended June 30, 2021
(Unaudited) (In millions, except per share data)
1. Specified items impacted results as follows:
6M21
Earnings Diluted
Pre-tax After-tax a EPS
As reported (GAAP) $ 5,030 $ 4,319 $ 2.41
Adjusted for specified items:
Intangible asset amortization 4,008 3,344 1.88
Acquisition and integration costs 359 261 0.15
Milestones and other R&D expenses 347 295 0.16
Acquired IPR&D 167 159 0.09
Change in fair value of contingent consideration 2,349 2,347 1.32
Litigation matters 107 93 0.05
Other (1) 6
As adjusted (non-GAAP) $ 12,366 $ 10,824 $ 6.06
a Represents net earnings attributable to AbbVie Inc.
Acquisition and integration costs reflect 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 FDA priority review vouchers from third parties. Acquired IPR&D primarily reflects upfront payments related to R&D collaborations and licensing arrangements with third parties. Other primarily includes restructuring charges associated with streamlining global operations and COVID-19 related expenses, offset by milestone revenue under an existing collaboration agreement.
2. The impact of the specified items by line item was as follows:
6M21
Net revenues Cost of products sold SG&A R&D Acquired IPR&D Other operating income Other expense, net
As reported (GAAP) $ 26,969 $ 8,736 $ 6,006 $ 3,584 $ 167 $ (68) $ 2,263
Adjusted for specified items:
Intangible asset amortization (4,008)
Acquisition and integration costs (123) (170) (66)
Milestones and other R&D expenses (347)
Acquired IPR&D (167)
Change in fair value of contingent consideration (2,349)
Litigation matters (107)
Other (75) (41) (33) (83) 68 15
As adjusted (non-GAAP) $ 26,894 $ 4,564 $ 5,696 $ 3,088 $ $ $ (71)
3. The adjusted tax rate for the first six months of 2021 was 12.4 percent, as detailed below:
6M21
Pre-tax earnings Income taxes Tax rate
As reported (GAAP) $ 5,030 $ 706 14.0 %
Specified items 7,336 831 11.3 %
As adjusted (non-GAAP) $ 12,366 $ 1,537 12.4 %
AbbVie Inc.
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 and integration 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
a Represents net earnings attributable to AbbVie Inc.
Acquisition and integration costs reflect transaction, financing and integration costs related to the Allergan acquisition as well as the 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. Acquired IPR&D primarily reflects upfront payments related to R&D collaborations and licensing arrangements with third parties. 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 and integration costs (469) (1,186) (178) (274)
Milestones and other R&D expenses (185)
Acquired IPR&D (853)
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 %

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