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Document AbbVie Inc. Guidance Including the Impact of Acquired IPR D and Milestones Expense (Unaudited) (in millions, except per share data) Quarter Ended

Key Takeaway: AbbVie Inc. has updated its financial guidance for the quarter ended June 30, 2023, reflecting the impact of acquired IPR D and milestones expenses. The company's adjusted diluted EPS range for Q2 2023 is adjusted to between $2.75 and $2.85, factoring in an expense of $280 million. For the full year, the guidance for adjusted diluted EPS is revised to between $10.57 and $10.97. This updated guidance provides insight into AbbVie's financial management and planning amidst incurred expenses.

Market Sentiment Analysis

POSITIVE FACTORS

  • The adjusted diluted EPS guidance remains relatively stable.
  • AbbVie maintains transparency with its financial guidance.
  • The company shows proactive management of its expenses.

CONCERNS & RISKS

  • The acquired IPR D and milestones expense has a negative impact on FY 2023 EPS.
  • Q2 2023 expenses could influence profitability.

Full Press Release Details

Guidance Including the Impact of Acquired IPR D and Milestones Expense
(in millions, except per share data) Quarter Ended June 30, 2023 Full-Year Ended December 31, 2023
Acquired IPR D and Milestones Expense Adjusted Diluted EPS Range Acquired IPR D and Milestones Expense Adjusted Diluted EPS Range
Low High Low High
Previously announced guidance excluding Q2 2023 acquired IPR D and milestones expense $ - $ 2.90 $ 3.00 $ 150 $ 10.72 $ 11.12
Q2 2023 acquired IPR D and milestones expense 280 (0.15) (0.15) 280 (0.15) (0.15)
Guidance including Q2 2023 acquired IPR D and milestones expense a $ 280 $ 2.75 $ 2.85 $ 430 $ 10.57 $ 10.97
a The Company's 2023 adjusted diluted EPS guidance excludes any impact from acquired IPR D and milestones expense that may be incurred beyond the second quarter of 2023, as both cannot be reliably forecasted.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Q2 2023 acquired IPR D expense?

The acquired IPR D and milestones expense for Q2 2023 is $280 million.

How does Q2 2023 impact adjusted EPS?

Including Q2 2023 expenses, the adjusted diluted EPS range is $2.75 to $2.85.

What is the full-year EPS guidance?

The full-year adjusted diluted EPS is projected between $10.57 and $10.97.

What was the previous EPS guidance?

Previously, the adjusted diluted EPS guidance was between $2.90 and $3.00.

Is future IPR D expense predictable?

No, future acquired IPR D and milestones expenses are not reliably forecasted.

Last updated: Jun 30, 2023