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Regeneron Reports First Quarter 2020 Financial and Operating Results
- First quarter 2020 revenues increased 33% to
$1.83 billion versus first quarter 2019(4) - First quarter EYLEA®
U.S. net sales increased 9% to$1.17 billion versus first quarter 2019 - First quarter Dupixent® global net sales(2), which are recorded by Sanofi, increased 129% to
$855 million versus first quarter 2019 - First quarter 2020 GAAP diluted EPS was
$5.43 and non-GAAP diluted EPS(1) was$6.60 - Libtayo® Phase 3 trial in first-line non-small cell lung cancer stopped early due to positive overall survival benefit with regulatory submissions planned later this year
- Libtayo showed clinically-meaningful and durable responses in pivotal second-line advanced basal cell carcinoma trial with regulatory submissions planned later this year
- Novel SARS-CoV-2 antibody "cocktail" treatment advancing rapidly; clinical studies planned for
June 2020 - Praluent restructuring agreements with Sanofi finalized
"Over 30 years, the Regeneron team has built a science and technology engine uniquely suited to address the COVID-19 pandemic and we are applying our signature passion, innovation, and drive to advance solutions. Our novel antibody cocktail, REGN-COV2, which is specifically-designed for both prevention and treatment, is expected to begin human studies in June and we are working in parallel to have large-scale quantities available by late summer," said
"We believe our recent revision to the accounting presentation better reflects the nature of revenues earned and costs incurred and simplifies our financial reporting," said
Financial Highlights
($ in millions, except per share data) |
Q1 2020 |
Q1 2019 |
% Change |
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Total revenues(4) |
$ |
1,828 |
$ |
1,373 |
33 |
% |
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GAAP net income |
$ |
625 |
$ |
461 |
36 |
% |
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GAAP net income per share - diluted |
$ |
5.43 |
$ |
3.99 |
36 |
% |
|||||
Non-GAAP net income(1) |
$ |
771 |
$ |
518 |
49 |
% |
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Non-GAAP net income per share - diluted(1) |
$ |
6.60 |
$ |
4.45 |
48 |
% |
Business Highlights
Key Pipeline Progress
Regeneron has more than 20 product candidates in clinical development, including five marketed products for which it is investigating additional indications. Updates from the clinical pipeline include:
EYLEA® (aflibercept) Injection
- In
February 2020 , the Company announced positive two-year results from the Phase 3 PANORAMA trial evaluating EYLEA in patients with moderately severe to severe non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy (NPDR). The two-year data demonstrated that EYLEA reduced the likelihood of developing vision-threatening events by at least 75% in patients with NPDR. - In
March 2020 , theMinistry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) approved EYLEA for the treatment of neovascular glaucoma (NVG) inJapan .
Dupixent® (dupilumab)
- The
U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) accepted for priority review the supplemental Biologics License Application (sBLA) for children aged 6 to 11 years with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis, with a target action date ofMay 26, 2020 . In addition, a Marketing Authorization Application (MAA) for children aged 6 to 11 years with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis has also been submitted in theEuropean Union (EU). - In
March 2020 , the MHLW approved Dupixent for chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyposis (CRSwNP) inJapan . - The sBLA for the 300 mg auto-injector is under review by the FDA, with a target action date of
June 20, 2020 .
Oncology Program
- In
April 2020 , the Company and Sanofi announced that the primary endpoint was met in the Phase 3 trial of Libtayo® (cemiplimab) as monotherapy in first-line non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). The Independent Data Monitoring Committee recommended that the trial be stopped early due to highly significant improvement in overall survival. The data from the trial will form the basis of regulatory submissions in the U.S. and EU in the second half of 2020. - Patient enrollment in the Libtayo Phase 3 first-line NSCLC chemotherapy combination study is expected to be completed in the second half of 2020.
- In
May 2020 , the Company and Sanofi announced that Libtayo demonstrated clinically-meaningful and durable responses in a pivotal, single-arm, open-label trial in patients with advanced basal cell carcinoma and plan regulatory submissions in 2020. - The Company now has 6 bispecific antibodies in clinical development for various blood cancers and solid tumors. These include multiple classes of bispecifics including CD3 bispecifics, a CD28 costimulatory bispecific, and other classes of bispecifics.
Praluent® (alirocumab)
- In
March 2020 , the Company announced that the Phase 3 trial in adult patients with homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HoFH) met its primary endpoint and plans to submit an sBLA in mid-2020.
Evinacumab, an antibody to ANGPTL3
- In
March 2020 , the Company presented positive, detailed results from the Phase 3 trial in patients with HoFH. The Company has also initiated a rolling BLA submission for HoFH and plans to submit an MAA in the EU in the second half of 2020.
Pozelimab, an antibody to C5
- A Phase 2 study in the ultra-rare disease CD55-deficient protein-losing enteropathy was initiated.
REGN-EB3, a multi-antibody therapy to Ebola virus infection
- The FDA accepted for priority review the BLA submission for Ebola, with a target action date of
October 25, 2020 .
COVID-19 Update
- The Company is advancing REGN-COV2, a novel investigational antibody "cocktail" treatment designed to prevent and treat the SARS-CoV-2 virus. In April, Regeneron moved its leading neutralizing antibodies into pre-clinical and clinical-scale cell production lines and plans to begin clinical studies in
June 2020 . The Company is working to rapidly scale-up manufacturing, with a goal to have hundreds of thousands of preventative doses available by the end ofAugust 2020 . - In
April 2020 , the Company provided an update on the adaptively-designed Phase 2/3U.S. study evaluating Kevzara® (sarilumab) in patients hospitalized with COVID-19 infection. An Independent Data Monitoring Committee recommended continuing the ongoing Phase 3 trial only in the more advanced "critical" group with the 400 mg dose of Kevzara and discontinuing the study in the less advanced "severe" group, based on initial Phase 2 results. - The Company announced an expanded agreement with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to fund certain research and development activities related to COVID-19 treatments, including REGN-COV2 and the
U.S. Kevzara study. - The Company continues to monitor the potential impact on product sales. For EYLEA in
the United States , there was limited impact on net product sales in the first quarter of 2020. In the month ofApril 2020 , overallU.S. EYLEA demand was lower compared to the same period of 2019 with relative improvement seen by the end of the month. The Company expects to see continued adverse impact on new patient starts for all products while social distancing guidelines remain in place. - Regeneron maintains adequate market supply for all commercialized products. The Company's raw material supplies and contract manufacturing support have also remained stable. In order to enable the
U.S. manufacturing site to produce large-scale quantities of REGN-COV2, the Company is working with the FDA to accelerate licensing of additional commercial products manufactured at itsIreland facility. - Regeneron expects fully-recruited clinical studies to remain generally on track. The Company has paused new enrollment in certain studies in light of the pandemic and continues to monitor the evolving situation across global trial sites.
Business Development Update
- The Company and Sanofi entered into an agreement, effective
April 1, 2020 , to restructure its collaboration for Praluent. Inthe United States , the Company will be solely responsible for the development and commercialization of Praluent and will record net product sales. Sanofi will have sole responsibility for the development and commercialization of Praluent outsidethe United States , and will pay the Company a 5% royalty on Praluent net product sales.
In
- In
April 2020 , the Company entered into an agreement withZai Lab Limited to develop and commercialize REGN1979 (bispecific antibody targeting CD20 and CD3) in mainlandChina ,Hong Kong ,Taiwan , andMacau . Under the terms of the agreement, Zai is obligated to make a$30 million up-front payment, and we are eligible to receive up to$160 million in additional regulatory and sales milestone payments. The Company will continue to lead global development activities for REGN1979, and Zai will be responsible for funding a portion of the global development costs for certain clinical trials.
First Quarter 2020 Financial Results
Effective January 1, 2020, Regeneron has implemented changes in the presentation of its financial statements related to certain reimbursements and other payments for products developed and commercialized with collaborators. The Company made these changes in presentation to better reflect the nature of the Company's costs incurred and revenues earned pursuant to arrangements with collaborators and to enhance the comparability of Regeneron's financial statements with industry peers. The change in presentation has been applied retrospectively. See Note (4) below for further information.
Revenues
Total revenues increased by 33% to
EYLEA net product sales in
Total revenues also include Sanofi and Bayer collaboration revenues(2) of
Refer to Table 4 for a summary of collaboration revenue.
Operating Expenses
GAAP |
% |
Non-GAAP(1) |
% |
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($ in millions) |
Q1 2020 |
Q1 2019 |
Q1 2020 |
Q1 2019 |
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Research and development (R&D) |
$ |
584 |
$ |
486 |
20 |
% |
$ |
527 |
$ |
427 |
23 |
% |
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Selling, general, and administrative (SG&A) |
$ |
367 |
$ |
291 |
26 |
% |
$ |
307 |
$ |
242 |
27 |
% |
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Cost of goods sold (COGS) |
$ |
79 |
$ |
71 |
11 |
% |
$ |
70 |
$ |
66 |
6 |
% |
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Cost of collaboration and contract manufacturing (COCM) |
$ |
139 |
$ |
101 |
38 |
% |
* |
* |
n/a |
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Other operating (income) expense, net |
$ |
(40) |
$ |
(57) |
(30) |
% |
* |
* |
n/a |
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* GAAP and non-GAAP amounts are equivalent as no non-GAAP adjustments have been recorded |
- The higher GAAP and non-GAAP R&D expenses in the first quarter of 2020 were principally due to additional costs incurred in connection with our earlier-stage pipeline, higher headcount and headcount-related costs, and an increase in clinical manufacturing activities.
- The higher GAAP and non-GAAP SG&A expenses in the first quarter of 2020 were primarily due to higher headcount and headcount-related costs, an increase in commercialization-related expenses for EYLEA, and higher contributions to independent not-for-profit patient assistance organizations. In addition, GAAP SG&A expenses in the first quarter of 2020 increased partly due to additional accruals for loss contingencies associated with ongoing litigation.
- The increase in COCM was primarily due to the recognition of manufacturing costs associated with higher sales of Dupixent and manufacturing costs in connection with our BARDA Ebola agreement.
- Other operating (income) expense, net, includes recognition of a portion of amounts previously deferred in connection with up-front and development milestone payments, as applicable, received in connection with the Company's collaborative arrangements.
Other Financial Information
GAAP other (expense) income, net, includes the recognition of net losses on equity securities of
In the first quarter of 2020, the Company's GAAP effective tax rate was 6.6%, compared to 15.6% in the first quarter of 2019. The GAAP effective tax rate for the first quarter of 2020 was positively impacted, compared to the
GAAP net income per diluted share was
During the first quarter of 2020, the Company repurchased 719,167 shares of Common Stock under the Company's share repurchase program and recorded the cost of the shares received, or $273 million, as Treasury Stock. As of
The Company generated
2020 Financial Guidance(3)
The Company's full year 2020 financial guidance consists of the following components:
GAAP |
Non-GAAP(1) |
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R&D |
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SG&A |
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COGS |
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COCM(5) |
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* |
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Other operating (income) expense, net |
( |
* |
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Capital expenditures |
(previously |
* |
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Effective tax rate (ETR) |
10–12% |
12–14% |
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* GAAP and non-GAAP amounts are equivalent as no non-GAAP adjustments have been or are expected to be recorded. |
A reconciliation of full year 2020 GAAP to Non-GAAP financial guidance is included below:
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(In millions) |
Low |
High |
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GAAP R&D |
$ |
2,150 |
$ |
2,310 |
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R&D: Non-cash share-based compensation expense |
(250) |
(270) |
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Non-GAAP R&D |
$ |
1,900 |
$ |
2,040 |
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GAAP SG&A |
$ |
1,380 |
$ |
1,500 |
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SG&A: Non-cash share-based compensation expense |
(160) |
(180) |
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SG&A: Litigation contingencies and other |
(30) |
(30) |
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Non-GAAP SG&A |
$ |
1,190 |
$ |
1,290 |
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GAAP COGS |
$ |
350 |
$ |
420 |
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COGS: Non-cash share-based compensation expense |
(55) |
(65) |
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Non-GAAP COGS |
$ |
295 |
$ |
355 |
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GAAP ETR |
10 |
% |
12 |
% |
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Income tax effect of GAAP to non-GAAP reconciling items |
1 |
% |
1 |
% |
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Other |
1 |
% |
1 |
% |
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Non-GAAP ETR |
12 |
% |
14 |
% |
(1) |
This press release uses non-GAAP R&D, non-GAAP SG&A, non-GAAP COGS, non-GAAP effective tax rate, non-GAAP net income, non-GAAP net income per share, and free cash flow, which are financial measures that are not calculated in accordance with |
(2) |
The Company's collaborators provide it with estimates of the collaborators' respective sales and the Company's share of the profits or losses from commercialization of products for the most recent fiscal quarter. The Company's estimates for such quarter are reconciled to actual results in the subsequent fiscal quarter, and the Company's share of the profit or loss is adjusted on a prospective basis accordingly, if necessary. |
(3) |
The Company's 2020 financial guidance does not assume the completion of any significant business development transactions not completed as of the date of this press release. |
(4) |
Applicable amounts previously reported for the three months ended |
(5) |
Corresponding reimbursements from collaborators and others for manufacturing of commercial supplies is recorded within revenues. |
Conference Call Information
Regeneron will host a conference call and simultaneous webcast to discuss its first quarter 2020 financial and operating results on
About
Regeneron is a leading biotechnology company that invents life-transforming medicines for people with serious diseases. Founded and led for over 30 years by physician-scientists, Regeneron's unique ability to repeatedly and consistently translate science into medicine has led to seven FDA-approved treatments and numerous product candidates in development, all of which were homegrown in Regeneron's laboratories. Regeneron's medicines and pipeline are designed to help patients with eye diseases, allergic and inflammatory diseases, cancer, cardiovascular and metabolic diseases, pain, infectious diseases, and rare diseases.
Regeneron is accelerating and improving the traditional drug development process through its proprietary VelociSuite® technologies, such as VelocImmune®, which uses unique genetically-humanized mice to produce optimized fully-human antibodies and bispecific antibodies, and through ambitious research initiatives such as the Regeneron Genetics Center®, which is conducting one of the largest genetics sequencing efforts in the world.
For additional information about the Company, please visit www.regeneron.com or follow @Regeneron on Twitter.
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This press release includes forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties relating to future events and the future performance of
Regeneron uses its media and investor relations website and social media outlets to publish important information about the Company, including information that may be deemed material to investors. Financial and other information about Regeneron is routinely posted and is accessible on Regeneron's media and investor relations website (http://newsroom.regeneron.com) and its Twitter feed (http://twitter.com/regeneron).
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
This press release and/or the financial results attached to this press release include amounts that are considered "non-GAAP financial measures" under
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TABLE 1 |
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Unaudited) |
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(In millions) |
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2020 |
2019* |
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Assets: |
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Cash and marketable securities |
$ |
7,239.8 |
$ |
6,471.1 |
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Accounts receivable - trade, net |
2,063.1 |
2,100.0 |
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Accounts receivable - Sanofi and other |
870.1 |
685.6 |
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Inventories |
1,480.9 |
1,415.5 |
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Property, plant, and equipment, net |
2,944.6 |
2,890.4 |
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Deferred tax assets |
771.2 |
824.2 |
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Other assets |
387.8 |
418.4 |
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Total assets |
$ |
15,757.5 |
$ |
14,805.2 |
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Liabilities and stockholders' equity: |
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Accounts payable, accrued expenses, and other liabilities |
$ |
2,348.0 |
$ |
2,514.2 |
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Deferred revenue |
561.3 |
487.4 |
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Finance lease liabilities |
715.2 |
713.9 |
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Stockholders' equity |
12,133.0 |
11,089.7 |
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Total liabilities and stockholders' equity |
$ |
15,757.5 |
$ |
14,805.2 |
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* Certain revisions have been made to the previously reported |
TABLE 2 |
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Unaudited) |
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(In millions, except per share data) |
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Three Months Ended |
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2020 |
2019* |
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Revenues: |
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Net product sales |
$ |
1,236.7 |
$ |
1,104.4 |
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Sanofi collaboration revenue |
246.9 |
(18.0) |
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Bayer collaboration revenue |
281.4 |
264.0 |
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Other revenue |
63.2 |
22.2 |
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1,828.2 |
1,372.6 |
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Expenses: |
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Research and development |
583.9 |
486.1 |
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Selling, general, and administrative |
367.3 |
291.1 |
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Cost of goods sold |
78.8 |
70.9 |
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Cost of collaboration and contract manufacturing |
138.5 |
101.2 |
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Other operating (income) expense, net |
(40.4) |
(56.7) |
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1,128.1 |
892.6 |
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Income from operations |
700.1 |
480.0 |
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Other (expense) income, net |
(31.5) |
66.1 |
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Income before income taxes |
668.6 |
546.1 |
||||||
Income tax expense |
44.0 |
85.0 |
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Net income |
$ |
624.6 |
$ |
461.1 |
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Net income per share - basic |
$ |
5.69 |
$ |
4.23 |
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Net income per share - diluted |
$ |
5.43 |
$ |
3.99 |
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Weighted average shares outstanding - basic |
109.8 |
108.9 |
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Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted |
115.1 |
115.5 |
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* Certain revisions have been made to the previously reported |
TABLE 3 |
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RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP FINANCIAL INFORMATION (Unaudited) |
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(In millions, except per share data) |
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Three Months Ended |
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2020 |
2019 |
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GAAP R&D |
$ |
583.9 |
$ |
486.1 |
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R&D: Non-cash share-based compensation expense |
56.7 |
58.7 |
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Non-GAAP R&D |
$ |
527.2 |
$ |
427.4 |
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GAAP SG&A |
$ |
367.3 |
$ |
291.1 |
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SG&A: Non-cash share-based compensation expense |
40.3 |
43.8 |
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SG&A: Litigation contingencies and other |
20.2 |
5.0 |
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Non-GAAP SG&A |
$ |
306.8 |
$ |
242.3 |
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GAAP COGS |
$ |
78.8 |
$ |
70.9 |
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COGS: Non-cash share-based compensation expense |
8.8 |
5.4 |
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Non-GAAP COGS |
$ |
70.0 |
$ |
65.5 |
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GAAP other (expense) income, net |
$ |
(31.5) |
$ |
66.1 |
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Other income/expense: Losses (gains) on investments in equity securities |
56.8 |
(42.8) |
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Non-GAAP other (expense) income, net |
$ |
25.3 |
$ |
23.3 |
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GAAP net income |
$ |
624.6 |
$ |
461.1 |
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Total of GAAP to non-GAAP reconciling items above |
182.8 |
70.1 |
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Income tax effect of GAAP to non-GAAP reconciling items |
(36.8) |
(13.5) |
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Non-GAAP net income |
$ |
770.6 |
$ |
517.7 |
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Non-GAAP net income per share - basic |
$ |
7.02 |
$ |
4.75 |
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Non-GAAP net income per share - diluted |
$ |
6.60 |
$ |
4.45 |
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Shares used in calculating: |
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Non-GAAP net income per share - basic |
109.8 |
108.9 |
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Non-GAAP net income per share - diluted |
116.7 |
116.3 |
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Effective tax rate reconciliation: |
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GAAP effective tax rate |
6.6 |
% |
15.6 |
% |
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Income tax effect of GAAP to non-GAAP reconciling items |
2.9 |
% |
0.4 |
% |
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Non-GAAP effective tax rate |
9.5 |
% |
16.0 |
% |
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Free cash flow reconciliation: |
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Net cash provided by operating activities |
$ |
698.0 |
$ |
897.0 |
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Capital expenditures |
(170.1) |
(74.3) |
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$ |
527.9 |
$ |
822.7 |
TABLE 4 |
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COLLABORATION REVENUE (Unaudited) |
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(In millions) |
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Three Months Ended |
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2020 |
2019* |
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Sanofi collaboration revenue: |
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Antibody: |
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Regeneron's share of profits (losses) in connection with commercialization of antibodies |
$ |
170.9 |
$ |
(27.8) |
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Reimbursement for manufacturing of commercial supplies |
80.1 |
14.5 |
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Immuno-oncology: |
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Regeneron's share of losses in connection with commercialization of Libtayo outside |
(6.2) |
(4.7) |
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Reimbursement for manufacturing of commercial supplies |
2.1 |
— |
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Total Sanofi collaboration revenue |
$ |
246.9 |
$ |
(18.0) |
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Bayer collaboration revenue: |
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Regeneron's net profit in connection with commercialization of EYLEA outside |
$ |
253.8 |
$ |
249.3 |
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Reimbursement for manufacturing of commercial supplies |
27.6 |
14.7 |
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Total Bayer collaboration revenue |
$ |
281.4 |
$ |
264.0 |
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* Certain revisions have been made to the previously reported |
TABLE 5 |
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NET PRODUCT SALES OF REGENERON-DISCOVERED PRODUCTS (Unaudited) |
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Three Months Ended |
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2020 |
2019 |
% Change |
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ROW |
Total |
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ROW |
Total |
(Total Sales) |
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EYLEA* |
$ |
1,172.0 |
$ |
681.7 |
$ |
1,853.7 |
$ |
1,074.1 |
$ |
669.4 |
$ |
1,743.5 |
6 |
% |
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Libtayo* |
61.7 |
13.1 |
74.8 |
26.8 |
— |
26.8 |
179 |
% |
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ARCALYST |
3.0 |
— |
3.0 |
3.5 |
— |
3.5 |
(14) |
% |
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Net product sales recorded by Regeneron |
$ |
1,236.7 |
$ |
1,104.4 |
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Net product sales recorded by Sanofi*: |
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Dupixent |
$ |
679.0 |
$ |
176.2 |
$ |
855.2 |
$ |
303.0 |
$ |
70.7 |
$ |
373.7 |
129 |
% |
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Praluent |
$ |
35.1 |
$ |
44.7 |
$ |
79.8 |
$ |
22.9 |
$ |
41.0 |
$ |
63.9 |
25 |
% |
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Kevzara |
$ |
35.3 |
$ |
24.8 |
$ |
60.1 |
$ |
20.7 |
$ |
13.0 |
$ |
33.7 |
78 |
% |
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ZALTRAP |
$ |
1.5 |
$ |
26.5 |
$ |
28.0 |
$ |
0.5 |
$ |
24.0 |
$ |
24.5 |
14 |
% |
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* Bayer records net product sales of EYLEA outside
Historically, Sanofi also recorded global net product sales of Praluent and the Company recorded its share of profits/losses in connection with such sales; effective |
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