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AbbVie Reports Third-Quarter 2021 Financial Results AbbVie (NYSE:ABBV) announced financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2021. We continue to deliver excellent results, with...

Key Takeaway: NORTH CHICAGO, Ill., Oct. 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- AbbVie (NYSE: ABBV ) announced financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2021 . "We continue to deliver excellent results, with balanced performance across our portfolio driving double-digit operational sales a

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NORTH CHICAGO, Ill., Oct. 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- AbbVie (NYSE: ABBV ) announced financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2021 .
"We continue to deliver excellent results, with balanced performance across our portfolio driving double-digit operational sales and EPS growth," said Richard A. Gonzalez , chairman and chief executive officer, AbbVie. "Based upon our strong momentum, we are increasing our full-year 2021 EPS guidance. We remain highly confident in AbbVie's long-term outlook and are once again raising our dividend, which has grown over 250 percent since inception."
Third-Quarter Results
Full-Year 2021 Outlook
AbbVie is raising its GAAP diluted EPS guidance for the full-year 2021 from $6.04 to $6.14 to $6.29 to $6.33 . AbbVie is raising its adjusted diluted EPS for the full-year 2021 from $12.52 to $12.62 to $12.63 to $12.67 . The company's 2021 adjusted diluted EPS guidance excludes $6.34 per share of intangible asset amortization expense, non-cash charges for contingent consideration adjustments and other specified items.
Company Declares Dividend Increase of 8.5 Percent
AbbVie is announcing today that its board of directors declared an increase in the company's quarterly cash dividend from $1.30 per share to $1.41 per share beginning with the dividend payable on February 15, 2022 to shareholders of record as of January 14, 2022 . This reflects an increase of approximately 8.5 percent, continuing AbbVie's strong commitment to returning cash to shareholders through a growing dividend. Since the company's inception in 2013, AbbVie has increased its quarterly dividend by more than 250 percent. AbbVie is a member of the S&P Dividend Aristocrats Index, which tracks companies that have annually increased their dividend for at least 25 consecutive years.
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 third-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 September 30, 2021
(Unaudited)
% Change vs. 3Q20
Net Revenues (in millions) Reported Operational a
U.S. Int'l. Total U.S. Int'l. Total Int'l. Total
ADJUSTED NET REVENUES b $11,279 $3,063 $14,342 14.1% 2.4% 11.3% 0.1% 10.8%
Immunology 5,640 1,034 6,674 18.6 0.2 15.3 (2.1) 14.9
Humira 4,613 812 5,425 10.1 (14.6) 5.6 (16.7) 5.2
Skyrizi 679 117 796 79.6 >100.0 83.3 >100.0 82.8
Rinvoq 348 105 453 82.5 >100.0 >100.0 >100.0 >100.0
Hematologic Oncology 1,346 520 1,866 1.8 30.6 8.4 29.3 8.1
Imbruvica c 1,109 265 1,374 (0.9) 5.7 0.3 5.7 0.3
Venclexta 237 255 492 16.3 73.0 40.1 69.5 38.7
Aesthetics 820 431 1,251 32.7 23.2 29.3 18.9 27.7
Botox Cosmetic 356 189 545 49.6 21.6 38.5 17.5 36.9
Juvederm Collection 159 195 354 37.6 22.9 29.1 18.6 26.6
Other Aesthetics 305 47 352 15.4 31.5 17.3 26.5 16.7
Neuroscience 1,346 220 1,566 28.0 11.5 25.5 8.0 25.0
Botox Therapeutic 534 111 645 24.4 18.6 23.4 13.8 22.5
Vraylar 461 461 29.0 n/a 29.0 n/a 29.0
Duodopa 23 104 127 (3.9) 6.0 3.9 3.9 2.2
Ubrelvy 162 162 >100.0 n/a >100.0 n/a >100.0
Other Neuroscience 166 5 171 (17.8) (12.1) (17.7) (18.5) (17.8)
Eye Care 585 286 871 6.5 (1.4) 3.8 (3.9) 2.9
Lumigan/Ganfort 63 75 138 (0.1) (12.9) (7.5) (15.8) (9.2)
Alphagan/Combigan 89 39 128 6.2 1.2 4.6 (0.9) 3.9
Restasis 305 14 319 7.5 (7.4) 6.7 (6.5) 6.7
Other Eye Care 128 158 286 8.1 5.1 6.4 2.4 4.9
Women's Health 199 3 202 (12.9) (67.4) (15.6) (70.4) (15.8)
Lo Loestrin 105 2 107 (20.3) (27.2) (20.6) (32.4) (20.8)
Orilissa/Oriahnn 37 1 38 50.5 47.5 50.4 38.4 50.0
Other Women's Health 57 57 (20.9) (100.0) (28.4) (100.0) (28.4)
Other Key Products 1,068 297 1,365 7.4 9.6 7.9 8.4 7.6
Mavyret 183 243 426 0.2 5.7 3.3 4.9 2.9
Creon 310 310 10.0 n/a 10.0 n/a 10.0
Lupron 134 46 180 35.7 34.7 35.4 31.4 34.5
Linzess/Constella 253 8 261 4.8 10.7 5.0 4.5 4.8
Synthroid 188 188 (0.8) n/a (0.8) n/a (0.8)
a "Operational" comparisons are presented at constant currency rates that reflect comparative local currency net revenues at the prior year's foreign exchange rates.
b 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.
c Reflects profit sharing for Imbruvica international revenues.
n/a = not applicable
AbbVie Inc.
Key Product Revenues
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021
(Unaudited)
% Change vs. 9M20
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 $31,758 $9,478 $41,236 31.3% 22.6% 29.2% 13.3% 6.0% 11.6%
Immunology 15,391 3,147 18,538 16.9 3.7 14.5 16.9 (1.2) 13.6
Humira 12,777 2,583 15,360 8.1 (9.7) 4.6 8.1 (13.9) 3.8
Skyrizi 1,725 319 2,044 84.9 >100.0 92.0 84.9 >100.0 90.4
Rinvoq 889 245 1,134 >100.0 >100.0 >100.0 >100.0 >100.0 >100.0
Hematologic Oncology 3,892 1,463 5,355 4.2 30.0 10.1 4.2 27.3 9.5
Imbruvica d 3,207 816 4,023 2.1 8.8 3.4 2.1 8.8 3.4
Venclexta 685 647 1,332 14.9 72.3 37.1 14.9 64.1 33.9
Aesthetics 2,473 1,353 3,826 >100.0 >100.0 >100.0 55.4 66.5 59.0
Botox Cosmetic* 1,027 579 1,606 >100.0 >100.0 >100.0 70.5 55.0 64.7
Juvederm Collection* 478 625 1,103 >100.0 >100.0 >100.0 69.6 75.4 72.8
Other Aesthetics* 968 149 1,117 >100.0 >100.0 >100.0 37.0 80.2 41.3
Neuroscience 3,621 652 4,273 >100.0 50.5 >100.0 23.8 12.0 22.0
Botox Therapeutic* 1,451 329 1,780 >100.0 >100.0 >100.0 21.1 26.3 21.9
Vraylar* 1,239 1,239 >100.0 n/a >100.0 25.6 n/a 25.6
Duodopa 73 310 383 (1.5) 6.9 5.2 (1.5) 0.1 (0.2)
Ubrelvy* 369 369 >100.0 n/a >100.0 >100.0 n/a >100.0
Other Neuroscience* 489 13 502 59.7 97.2 60.5 (16.9) 7.6 (16.5)
Eye Care 1,731 876 2,607 >100.0 >100.0 >100.0 4.9 4.6 4.7
Lumigan/Ganfort* 201 229 430 >100.0 79.4 90.7 (2.1) (10.6) (6.7)
Alphagan/Combigan* 271 117 388 >100.0 90.5 >100.0 4.6 3.7 4.3
Restasis* 884 42 926 >100.0 >100.0 >100.0 3.8 22.4 4.5
Other Eye Care* 375 488 863 >100.0 >100.0 >100.0 12.4 12.1 12.2
Women's Health 555 18 573 38.9 5.0 37.4 (17.2) (36.6) (18.0)
Lo Loestrin* 300 9 309 43.7 55.6 44.1 (21.4) (9.0) (21.1)
Orilissa/Oriahnn 102 4 106 20.5 63.2 21.8 20.5 51.9 21.5
Other Women's Health* 153 5 158 44.0 (51.3) 36.8 (25.0) (73.5) (28.2)
Other Key Products 3,176 884 4,060 14.1 (2.3) 10.1 3.6 (7.2) 1.1
Mavyret 557 726 1,283 (1.3) (7.4) (4.8) (1.3) (11.2) (7.0)
Creon 864 864 6.6 n/a 6.6 6.6 n/a 6.6
Lupron 456 135 591 (1.2) 22.8 3.4 (1.2) 18.7 2.6
Linzess/Constella* 728 23 751 96.4 >100.0 96.9 11.4 7.2 11.2
Synthroid 571 571 (1.1) n/a (1.1) (1.1) n/a (1.1)
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 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021 and 2020
(Unaudited) (In millions, except per share data)
Third Quarter Ended September 30 Nine Months Ended September 30
2021 2020 2021 2020
Net revenues $ 14,342 $ 12,902 $ 41,311 $ 31,946
Cost of products sold 4,390 5,050 13,126 10,703
Selling, general and administrative 3,083 2,846 9,089 8,068
Research and development 1,673 1,706 5,257 4,667
Acquired in-process research and development 390 45 557 898
Other operating expense, net 500 432
Total operating costs and expenses 10,036 9,647 28,461 24,336
Operating earnings 4,306 3,255 12,850 7,610
Interest expense, net 585 620 1,813 1,662
Net foreign exchange loss 12 20 35 54
Other expense, net 21 115 2,284 989
Earnings before income tax expense 3,688 2,500 8,718 4,905
Income tax expense 508 187 1,214 321
Net earnings 3,180 2,313 7,504 4,584
Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interest 1 5 6 4
Net earnings attributable to AbbVie Inc. $ 3,179 $ 2,308 $ 7,498 $ 4,580
Diluted earnings per share attributable to AbbVie Inc. $ 1.78 $ 1.29 $ 4.19 $ 2.77
Adjusted diluted earnings per share a $ 3.33 $ 2.83 $ 9.39 $ 7.62
Weighted-average diluted shares outstanding 1,777 1,774 1,776 1,637
AbbVie Inc.
Reconciliation of GAAP Reported to Non-GAAP Adjusted Information
Quarter Ended September 30, 2021
(Unaudited) (In millions, except per share data)
1. Specified items impacted results as follows:
3Q21
Earnings Diluted
Pre-tax After-tax a EPS
As reported (GAAP) $ 3,688 $ 3,179 $ 1.78
Adjusted for specified items:
Intangible asset amortization 1,904 1,585 0.88
Acquisition and integration costs 176 166 0.09
Milestones and other R&D expenses 12 12 0.01
Acquired IPR&D 390 384 0.21
Calico collaboration 500 500 0.28
Change in fair value of contingent consideration 98 98 0.06
Other 48 29 0.02
As adjusted (non-GAAP) $ 6,816 $ 5,953 $ 3.33
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. Acquired IPR&D represents initial costs to acquire rights to in-process R&D projects through R&D collaborations, licensing arrangements or other asset acquisitions. 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:
3Q21
Cost of products sold SG&A R&D Acquired IPR&D Other operating expense, net Other expense, net
As reported (GAAP) $ 4,390 $ 3,083 $ 1,673 $ 390 $ 500 $ 21
Adjusted for specified items:
Intangible asset amortization (1,904)
Acquisition and integration costs (49) (105) (22)
Milestones and other R&D expenses (12)
Acquired IPR&D (390)
Calico collaboration (500)
Change in fair value of contingent consideration (98)
Other (24) (17) (7)
As adjusted (non-GAAP) $ 2,413 $ 2,961 $ 1,632 $ $ $ (77)
3. The adjusted tax rate for the third quarter of 2021 was 12.6 percent, as detailed below:
3Q21
Pre-tax earnings Income taxes Tax rate
As reported (GAAP) $ 3,688 $ 508 13.8 %
Specified items 3,128 354 11.3 %
As adjusted (non-GAAP) $ 6,816 $ 862 12.6 %
AbbVie Inc.
Reconciliation of GAAP Reported to Non-GAAP Adjusted Information
Quarter Ended September 30, 2020
(Unaudited) (In millions, except per share data)
1. Specified items impacted results as follows:
3Q20
Earnings Diluted
Pre-tax After-tax a EPS
As reported (GAAP) $ 2,500 $ 2,308 $ 1.29
Adjusted for specified items:
Intangible asset amortization 2,117 1,800 1.02
Acquisition and integration costs 792 682 0.38
Milestones and other R&D expenses 40 38 0.02
Acquired IPR&D 45 45 0.02
Change in fair value of contingent consideration 197 197 0.11
Other 30 (22) (0.01)
As adjusted (non-GAAP) $ 5,721 $ 5,048 $ 2.83
a Represents net earnings attributable to AbbVie Inc.
Acquisition and integration costs reflect amortization of the acquisition date fair value step-up for inventory as well as compensation expense and other integration costs related to the Allergan acquisition. Milestones and other R&D expenses include milestone payments for previously announced collaborations. Acquired IPR&D represents initial costs to acquire rights to in-process R&D projects through R&D collaborations, licensing arrangements or other asset acquisitions. Other primarily includes tax settlements and COVID-19 related expenses.
2. The impact of the specified items by line item was as follows:
3Q20
Net revenues Cost of products sold SG&A R&D Acquired IPR&D Net foreign exchange loss Other expense, net
As reported (GAAP) $ 12,902 $ 5,050 $ 2,846 $ 1,706 $ 45 $ 20 $ 115
Adjusted for specified items:
Intangible asset amortization (2,117)
Acquisition and integration costs (551) (104) (137)
Milestones and other R&D expenses (40)
Acquired IPR&D (45)
Change in fair value of contingent consideration (197)
Other (20) (20) (19) (16) 5
As adjusted (non-GAAP) $ 12,882 $ 2,362 $ 2,723 $ 1,513 $ $ 25 $ (82)
3. The adjusted tax rate for the third quarter of 2020 was 11.7 percent, as detailed below:
3Q20
Pre-tax earnings Income taxes Tax rate
As reported (GAAP) $ 2,500 $ 187 7.5 %
Specified items 3,221 481 14.9 %
As adjusted (non-GAAP) $ 5,721 $ 668 11.7 %
AbbVie Inc.
Reconciliation of GAAP Reported to Non-GAAP Adjusted Information
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021
(Unaudited) (In millions, except per share data)
1. Specified items impacted results as follows:
9M21
Earnings Diluted
Pre-tax After-tax a EPS
As reported (GAAP) $ 8,718 $ 7,498 $ 4.19
Adjusted for specified items:
Intangible asset amortization 5,912 4,929 2.77
Acquisition and integration costs 535 427 0.23
Milestones and other R&D expenses 359 307 0.17
Acquired IPR&D 557 543 0.30
Calico collaboration 500 500 0.28
Change in fair value of contingent consideration 2,447 2,445 1.38
Litigation matters 107 86 0.05
Other 47 42 0.02
As adjusted (non-GAAP) $ 19,182 $ 16,777 $ 9.39
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 represents initial costs to acquire rights to in-process R&D projects through R&D collaborations, licensing arrangements or other asset acquisitions. 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:
9M21
Net revenues Cost of products sold SG&A R&D Acquired IPR&D Other operating expense, net Other expense, net
As reported (GAAP) $ 41,311 $ 13,126 $ 9,089 $ 5,257 $ 557 $ 432 $ 2,284
Adjusted for specified items:
Intangible asset amortization (5,912)
Acquisition and integration costs (172) (275) (88)
Milestones and other R&D expenses (359)
Acquired IPR&D (557)
Calico collaboration (500)
Change in fair value of contingent consideration (2,447)
Litigation matters (107)
Other (75) (65) (50) (90) 68 15
As adjusted (non-GAAP) $ 41,236 $ 6,977 $ 8,657 $ 4,720 $ $ $ (148)
3. The adjusted tax rate for the first nine months of 2021 was 12.5 percent, as detailed below:
9M21
Pre-tax earnings Income taxes Tax rate
As reported (GAAP) $ 8,718 $ 1,214 13.9 %
Specified items 10,464 1,185 11.3 %
As adjusted (non-GAAP) $ 19,182 $ 2,399 12.5 %
AbbVie Inc.
Reconciliation of GAAP Reported to Non-GAAP Adjusted Information
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020
(Unaudited) (In millions, except per share data)
1. Specified items impacted results as follows:
9M20
Earnings Diluted
Pre-tax After-tax a EPS
As reported (GAAP) $ 4,905 $ 4,580 $ 2.77
Adjusted for specified items:
Intangible asset amortization 3,967 3,361 2.05
Acquisition and integration costs 2,899 2,624 1.60
Milestones and other R&D expenses 225 202 0.12
Acquired IPR&D 898 898 0.54
Change in fair value of contingent consideration 1,078 1,078 0.65
Other 147 (187) (0.11)
As adjusted (non-GAAP) $ 14,119 $ 12,556 $ 7.62
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. Acquired IPR&D represents initial costs to acquire rights to in-process R&D projects through R&D collaborations, licensing arrangements or other asset acquisitions. Other primarily includes the impacts of tax law changes, tax settlements and COVID-19 related charitable contributions and expenses.
2. The impact of the specified items by line item was as follows:
9M20
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) $ 31,946 $ 10,703 $ 8,068 $ 4,667 $ 898 $ 1,662 $ 54 $ 989
Adjusted for specified items:
Intangible asset amortization (3,967)
Acquisition and integration costs (1,020) (1,290) (315) (274)
Milestones and other R&D expenses (225)
Acquired IPR&D (898)
Change in fair value of contingent consideration (1,078)
Other (20) (64) (64) (48) 9
As adjusted (non-GAAP) $ 31,926 $ 5,652 $ 6,714 $ 4,079 $ $ 1,388 $ 63 $ (89)
3. The adjusted tax rate for the first nine months of 2020 was 11.0 percent, as detailed below:
9M20
Pre-tax earnings Income taxes Tax rate
As reported (GAAP) $ 4,905 $ 321 6.5 %
Specified items 9,214 1,238 13.4 %
As adjusted (non-GAAP) $ 14,119 $ 1,559 11.0 %

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