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Par Pharmaceutical Reports First Quarter 2008 Results
WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J.
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Par reported total revenues of
First Quarter Review
For the first quarter ended
Revenues of the generic division decreased 39.5% in the first three months of 2008 compared to the same period in 2007 primarily due to competitive pressures in the following products: fluticasone, propranolol, various amoxicillin products, tramadol HCl and acetaminophen tablets, glyburide/metformin, cabergoline, ranitidine syrup, as well as lower royalties. Partially offsetting these decreases were increased sales of metoprolol resulting from the launch of additional strengths in the third quarter of 2007.
Par's first quarter gross margin was 32.0% of total revenues compared to 37.4% in 2007. The decrease in the Company's gross margin resulted primarily from the non-recurrence of the 2007 launch of propranolol and decreased sales of certain existing generic products and lower royalty income both resulting from competitive pressure, tempered by higher gross margin contribution from Strativa's net sales of Megace(R) ES.
Research and development (R&D) expenses increased 22.2% for the first
quarter 2008 compared with the first quarter 2007, which was primarily
attributed to the initial
Selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expenses for the first quarter 2008 decreased 3.7% from first quarter 2007. The decrease is due to lower expenses related to the sales and marketing of Megace(R) ES, lower finance and accounting costs, and lower stock-based compensation employment costs.
During the first quarter of 2008, the Company recognized a gain on the
sale of product rights of
Year-to-date Accomplishments
In January, Strativa acquired the U.S. commercialization rights to
Alfacell Corporation's Phase III product, ONCONASE, for an initial payment of
In March, Par commenced bioequivalence studies for Zensana(TM) (ondansetron) oral spray. Subject to favorable results and discussions with the FDA, it is expected that Strativa could file an NDA around the end of 2008.
In April, Strativa announced that its development partner, BioAlliance Pharma, reported positive preliminary, top-line results from a Phase III study of Loramyc(R) (miconazole Lauriad(R)). Subject to a complete review of the study results and discussions with the FDA, it is anticipated that an NDA could be filed by year-end 2008.
On
2008 Financial Guidance
The Company's projections are based on its results for the first three
months of 2008, as well as management's estimates regarding the impact of
product competition on existing products, and the market opportunity of some
of Par's generic pipeline products. Full year 2008 earnings per diluted share
are projected to be
2009-2012 Generic Pipeline
The Company's investment in its generic first-to-file development strategy has lead to a growing pipeline and a track record of first-to-file drugs. The Company anticipates that it will launch as many as 15 new products during 2009 and 2012 based on the expiration of 30 month stay periods or prior settlements.
To provide investors with additional information by which to analyze the Company, Par is providing a range of estimated values for certain key generic pipeline products. These values are based on projections regarding the first six months of net sales and the anticipated gross margin of each product in the year the product launches. Since each full six-month period may not be in the calendar year the product launches, we anticipate that some of the value will be realized in the next calendar year. (Please note that these estimates do not include value after the initial six months following product launch).
In 2009, Par anticipates six key generic product launches that are
expected to have a range of net sales and gross margin of
In addition to these current first-to-file opportunities, Par is diligently working on other promising development products and business development opportunities that it anticipates will continue to enhance the Company's future sales opportunities.
Conference Call
Par has scheduled a conference call for
The dial-in number is 888-713-4214 for domestic callers and 617-213-4866 for international callers. The access number is 85327955. A replay of the conference call will be available commencing approximately one hour after the call. The replay dial-in number is 888-286-8010 for domestic callers and 617-801-6888 for international callers. The access number is 16325023.
For a copy of Par's Form 10-Qs for the quarter ended
About Par
Par Pharmaceutical Companies, Inc. develops, manufactures and markets generic drugs and innovative branded pharmaceuticals for specialty markets. For press release and other company information, visit www.parpharm.com.
Safe Harbor Statement
Certain statements in this press release constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. To the extent any statements made in this news release contain information that is not historical, these statements are essentially forward-looking. Such forward-looking statements are those that include estimates, projections, statements regarding the plans and objectives of management, as well as the assumptions underlying the forward-looking statements, and other statements that cannot be verified without reference to future developments or events. The forward-looking statements identified in the release include, but are not limited to, the statements that contain the words "expect," "expected," "anticipate," "anticipates," "anticipated," "projections," "projected," "estimate," estimates," "believes," "continue," and growing." The forward-looking statements in the release are subject to risks and uncertainties, including the Company's ability to accurately value its key generic pipeline products, including, but not limited to the vagaries of litigation, securing regulatory approval and uncertainty of exclusivity, the extent and impact of litigation arising out of the accounting issues described in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the difficulty of predicting FDA filings and approvals, acceptance and demand for new pharmaceutical products, the impact of competitive products and pricing, new product development and launch, reliance on key strategic alliances, uncertainty of patent litigation filed against the Company, availability of raw materials, the regulatory environment, fluctuations in operating results and other risks and uncertainties detailed from time to time in the Company's filings with the SEC, such as the Company's reports on Form 10-K, Form 10-Q and Form 8-K, and amendments thereto. Any forward-looking statements included in this press release are made as of the date hereof only, based on information available to the Company as of the date hereof, and, subject to any applicable law to the contrary, the Company assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements.
PAR PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANIES, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In Thousands, Except Share Data)
(Unaudited)
March 29, December 31,
ASSETS 2008 2007
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $231,193 $200,132
Available for sale debt and
marketable equity securities 67,893 85,375
Accounts receivable, net 84,035 64,182
Inventories 65,183 84,887
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 14,023 14,294
Deferred income tax assets 56,921 56,921
Income taxes receivable 13,475 17,516
Total current assets 532,723 523,307
Property, plant and equipment, at cost less
accumulated depreciation and amortization 83,316 82,650
Available for sale debt and marketable
equity securities 5,959 6,690
Investment in joint venture 6,433 6,314
Other investments 2,500 2,500
Intangible assets, net 33,643 36,059
Goodwill 63,729 63,729
Deferred financing costs and other assets 2,314 2,544
Non-current deferred income tax
assets, net 57,935 57,730
Total assets $788,552 $781,523
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Current portion of long-term debt $200,000 $200,000
Accounts payable 30,513 32,200
Payables due to distribution
agreement partners 45,253 36,479
Accrued salaries and employee benefits 6,713 16,596
Accrued expenses and other current
liabilities 32,211 27,518
Total current liabilities 314,690 312,793
Long-term debt, less current portion - -
Other long-term liabilities 31,448 30,975
Commitments and contingencies - -
Stockholders' equity:
Preferred Stock, par value $0.0001
per share, authorized 6,000,000 shares;
none issued and outstanding - -
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share,
authorized 90,000,000 shares, issued
37,203,975 and 36,460,461 shares 372 364
Additional paid-in-capital 278,411 274,963
Retained earnings 232,781 230,195
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (1,680) (1,362)
Treasury stock, at cost, 2,658,335
and 2,604,977 shares (67,470) (66,405)
Total stockholders' equity 442,414 437,755
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $788,552 $781,523
PAR PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANIES, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(In Thousands, Except Per Share Data)
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended
March 29, March 31,
2008 2007
Revenues:
Net product sales $151,237 $222,589
Other product related revenues 3,691 11,621
Total revenues 154,928 234,210
Cost of goods sold 105,407 146,521
Gross margin 49,521 87,689
Operating expenses:
Research and development 17,158 14,039
Selling, general and administrative 31,346 32,557
Settlements, net - (578)
Total operating expenses 48,504 46,018
Gain on sale of product rights and other (1,625) (20,000)
Operating income 2,642 61,671
Other expense, net - (19)
Equity in loss of joint venture (20) (148)
Realized gain on sale of marketable securities - 1,397
Interest income 3,014 2,684
Interest expense (1,667) (1,718)
Income from continuing operations before
provision for income taxes 3,969 63,867
Provision for income taxes 1,443 22,353
Income from continuing operations 2,526 41,514
Discontinued operations:
Gain from discontinued operations 505 -
Provision for income taxes 445 -
Gain from discontinued operations 60 -
Net income $2,586 $41,514
Basic earnings per share of common stock:
Income from continuing operations $0.08 $1.20
Gain from discontinued operations 0.00 -
Net income $0.08 $1.20
Diluted earnings per share of common stock:
Income from continuing operations $0.08 $1.19
Gain from discontinued operations 0.00 -
Net income $0.08 $1.19
Weighted average number of common shares
outstanding:
Basic 33,220 34,618
Diluted 33,587 34,997
Par's Key Generic Products Pipeline 2009-2012
Net Sales Gross Margin
Range Range
($ in ($ in
Product Strength Brand millions) millions)
2009 Potential
Launches
Methylphenidate ER 20, 30, and 40 Ritalin(R)
Capsules mg LA
Alprazolam ODT Tablets 0.25, 0.5, 1, Niravam(R)
and 2 mg
Amlodipine + 5/40 and 10/40 Lotrel(R)
Benazepril Capsules mg
Propafenone ER 225, 325, and Rythmol(R)
Capsules 425 mg SR
Nateglinide Tablets 60 mg and Starlix(R)
120 mg
Tramadol ER Tablets 100, 200, and Ultram(R)
300 mg ER
$100-$135 $80-$110
2010 Potential
Launches
Dexmethylphenidate HCl 15 mg Focalin(R)
XR Caps XR
Omeprazole Sodium
Bicarbonate
Oral Suspension 40 mg Zegerid(R) OS
Omeprazole Sodium 20 and 40 mg Zegerid(R)
Bicarbonate Caps Caps
Oxaliplatin Injection 50 and 100 mg Eloxatin(R)
vials
Diazepam rectal gel all strengths Diastat(R)
$60-$80 $42-$56
2011 Potential
Launches
Rosuvastatin Tablets 5, 10, 20, Crestor(R)
and 40 mg
Latanoprost Ophthalmic 0.005% Xalatan(R)
Solution
$20-$28 $7-$10
2012 Potential
Launches
Amlodipine /Valsartan 5/160, 10/160, Exforge(R)
and 10/320
Fluvastatin Sodium ER 80 mg Lescol XL(R)
tablets
$14-$20 $12-$17
These values are based on projections regarding the first six months of net sales and the anticipated gross margin of each product in the year the product launches. Since each full six-month period may not be in the calendar year the product launches, we anticipate that some of the value will be realized in the next calendar year. (Please note that these estimates do not include value after the initial six months following product launch). Additionally, there are risks relating to litigation outcomes and regulatory approval of such products.
The estimated launch dates are based on one or more of the following: expiry of the 30-month stay period; patent expiry date; expiry of regulatory exclusivity; and date certain due to settlement agreement. However, such dates may change due to several circumstances, such as extended litigation, outstanding citizens petitions, other regulatory requirements set forth by the FDA, and stays of litigation.
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