The solid momentum continues – New Products up by 41%

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Valby, Denmark, 6 November 2013 - H. Lundbeck A/S (Lundbeck) reports revenue of DKK 11,671 million for the first nine months of 2013, up by 7% versus 2012. Profit from operations (EBIT) grew by 7% to DKK 1,531 million during the first nine months, corresponding to an EBIT margin of 13%. In the third quarter Lundbeck recognised the remaining divestiture gain to Recordati of DKK 112 million and the provision related to the Fit-for-the-Future programme of DKK 200 million.

  • Brintellix received FDA approval on 30 September 
  • The New Products category continues its solid performance with an increase of 41% for the first nine months of the year
  • Revenue in the US increased  by 18% to DKK 1,818 million excluding Lexapro® with especially Xenazine®  and Onfi® continuing to show solid growth
  • Selincro® has recently received reimbursement in the Netherlands and positive HTA assessment in Scotland, and the Netherlands represents the first commercial launch
  • Abilify Maintena has received a positive CHMP opinion and recommendation for marketing authorisation in the European Union. In the US, the initial uptake is encouraging
  • The transformation of the European commercial infrastructure (Project RECO) is now in place, and Lundbeck has initiated the further optimization of administrative processes (Project Fit for the Future). The EBIT margin remains stable even with substantial investments in new product launches, the late-stage pipeline, as well as restructuring charges
  • For the full year 2013 Lundbeck now expects reported EBIT to be DKK 1.5-1.7 billion. The previous guidance was a reported EBIT of DKK 1.3-1.7 billion. The range for revenue is maintained at DKK 14.8-15.2 billion

 

Distribution of revenue

DKK million 9M 2013 9M 2012 Growth Growth
in local
currency
New Products* 2,192 1,560 41% 46%
Cipralex® 4,512 4,326 4% 5%
Azilect® 1,046 898 16% 15%
Xenazine® 1,033 875 18% 20%
Sabril® 396 298 33% 35%
Onfi® 367 175 111% 116%
         
Europe 5,512 5,774 (5%) (5%)
USA excl. Lexapro 1,818 1,543 18% 20%
International Markets 3,131 2,802 12% 14%
         
Total revenue 11,671 10,957 7% 7%

*New Products include Xenazine, Sabril, Sycrest, Lexapro (Japan), Onfi, Treanda, Selincro and Abilify Maintena
 

In connection with the third quarter report, Lundbeck´s President and CEO Ulf Wiinberg said: “This has been yet another strong period for Lundbeck – from a financial, regulatory and clinical development perspective.  With the most recent FDA approval of Brintellix we have achieved a solid platform for our ambition to provide long-term growth”.

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