Impax Laboratories Reports Adjusted First Quarter 2012 EPS of $0.52; GAAP EPS of $0.18

May 1, 2012

--Provides Update on FDA Inspection of Hayward Facility--

HAYWARD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Impax Laboratories, Inc. (NASDAQ: IPXL) today reported first quarter ended March 31, 2012 financial results.

First Quarter 2012 Results

  • Adjusted net income increased to $35.1 million, or $0.52 per diluted share, compared to $13.9 million, or $0.21 per diluted share, in the prior year period, primarily attributable to the benefit of the gross profit of $30.0 million ($0.29 per diluted share) earned from United States (U.S.) Zomig® sales pursuant to the previously disclosed License Agreement with AstraZeneca UK Limited.
  • GAAP net income decreased to $12.4 million, or $0.18 per diluted share, compared to $13.9 million, or $0.21 per diluted share, primarily due to higher expenses and an inventory adjustment as a result of a change in the strategic direction of certain generic products.
  • Total revenues increased to $128.6 million, compared to $108.7 million in the prior year period, primarily due to higher sales of generic Adderall XR®. First quarter 2012 revenues exclude U.S. Zomig® sales by AstraZeneca, although the Company will receive the benefit of the gross profit from these sales during the specified transition period pursuant to the License Agreement.
  • Adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (Adjusted EBITDA), increased to $61.1 million compared to $27.1 million in the prior year period, primarily attributable to the benefit of the gross profit earned from U.S. Zomig® sales by AstraZeneca.

Please refer to “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” below for a reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP items.

“Our improved first quarter performance was primarily driven by increased deliveries of generic Adderall XR® from our third-party supplier,” said Larry Hsu, Ph.D., president and CEO, Impax Laboratories, Inc. “We continue to pursue every available means to acquire sufficient product to meet strong demand.”

“During the first quarter of 2012, we established the infrastructure to successfully transition the U.S. commercial opportunity for Zomig® from AstraZeneca to our brand division. The transaction was accretive to our first quarter non-GAAP earnings per diluted share as we received the benefit of the gross profit of $30.0 million from first quarter U.S. sales, partially offset by our $25.0 million payment under the terms of the agreement. We also expect this transaction to be accretive to our non-GAAP earnings for the full year 2012. On April 1, our expanded neurology focused sales force began promotion efforts. This product will support the growth of our commercial organization, as we prepare for the potential launch of IPX066, our leading brand product candidate for Parkinson’s Disease, and thereafter. The Zomig® license is the latest effort in our active pursuit of additional long term growth opportunities for our generic and brand businesses.”

Separately, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) completed its re-inspection of the Company’s Hayward manufacturing facility in connection with the previously disclosed warning letter. In addition to the re-inspection relating to the warning letter, the FDA conducted a general GMP inspection of the Company’s Hayward operations. At the conclusion of this additional inspection, the FDA issued a new Form 483 with observations primarily relating to the Company’s Quality Control Laboratory. There were no repeat deficiencies or observations set forth in the Form 483 and the observations described therein are different from the observations raised in the warning letter. The Company has timely submitted its response to the Form 483 to the FDA.

Currently, the Company has not been informed by the FDA of the impact this latest Form 483 will have on the resolution or timing of resolving the warning letter or whether any further regulatory action may be taken as to its manufacturing operations. The Company has no control over the Agency’s timing to review its response or to evaluate its corrective actions. In the interim, the Company continues to manufacture products and is working diligently to address the observations raised by the FDA in the Form 483.

Dr. Hsu said “While we believe we have addressed the observations raised in the warning letter and have instituted appropriate corrective actions, we are disappointed to have received a Form 483 on these new observations. We believe we have submitted a complete response to the Form 483 and are working diligently to enhance our quality control procedures. We have already taken decisive action, including a change in the testing laboratory leadership, as well as strengthened and clarified laboratory testing standard operating procedures.”

Segment Information

The Company has two reportable segments, the Global Pharmaceuticals Division (generic products & services) and the Impax Pharmaceuticals Division (brand products & services) and does not allocate general corporate services to either segment.

Global Pharmaceuticals Division Information

(unaudited, amounts in thousands)  

Three Months Ended
March 31,

2012   2011
Revenues:
Global Product sales, net $ 116,211 $ 92,338
Rx Partner 2,978 2,682
OTC Partner 691 1,943
Research Partner   3,385   6,385
Total Revenues 123,265 103,348
Cost of revenues   63,106   47,174
Gross profit   60,159   56,174
Operating expenses:
Research and development 10,662 9,776
Patent litigation 4,038 1,774
Selling, general and administrative   4,766   2,931
Total operating expenses   19,466   14,481
Income from operations $ 40,693 $ 41,693
 

Global Pharmaceuticals Division revenues increased $19.9 million to $123.3 million in the first quarter 2012, compared to $103.3 million in the prior year, due to higher Global Product sales, net.

For the first quarter 2012, Global Product sales, net, were $116.2 million, up $23.9 million from the prior year primarily due to higher sales of authorized generic Adderall XR® products ($53.6 million in the first quarter 2012 compared to $36.1 million in the prior year), as well as higher sales of other Global label products. Partially offsetting this increase were declines in Research Partner and OTC Partner revenues. Research Partner revenues declined $3.0 million due to a milestone payment achieved during the first quarter of 2011 under the Medicis joint development agreement originally entered into in the fourth quarter of 2008. OTC Partner revenues declined due to lower sales of product marketed under the Company’s alliance agreement with Pfizer.

Gross profit of $60.2 million represented a 49% gross margin in the first quarter 2012, and was lower than the gross margin of 54% for the prior year period. The decline was primarily due to a $5.2 million inventory adjustment as a result of a change in the strategic direction of certain generic products. Additionally, gross profit in the first quarter 2011 includes the $3.0 million payment from Medicis described above.

Total generic operating expenses in the first quarter 2012 increased $5.0 million to $19.5 million, compared to the prior year, due to higher planned investments in research and development (R&D), as well as patent litigation and selling, general and administrative expenses (SG&A).

Impax Pharmaceuticals Division Information

(unaudited, amounts in thousands)  

Three Months Ended
March 31,

2012   2011
Revenues:
Rx Partner $ 1,438 $ 1,438
Promotional Partner 3,535 3,535
Research Partner   330     330  
Total revenues 5,303 5,303
Cost of revenues   2,909     2,940  
Gross profit   2,394     2,363  
Operating expenses:
Research and development 8,154 9,714
Selling, general and administrative   3,061     1,107  
Total operating expenses   11,215     10,821  
Loss from operations $ (8,821 ) $ (8,458 )
 

Impax Pharmaceuticals Division revenues in the first quarter 2012 were flat compared to the prior year.

Total brand operating expenses in the first quarter 2012 increased slightly compared to the prior year due to higher SG&A expenses, partially offset by lower R&D expenses.

On February 1, 2012, the Company announced that it had entered into the Distribution, License, Development and Supply Agreement with AstraZeneca UK Limited. As part of the License Agreement, AstraZeneca granted to the Company an exclusive license to commercialize the tablet, orally disintegrating and nasal spray formulations of Zomig® (zolmitriptan) products for the treatment of migraine headaches in the United States and in certain U.S. territories. Under the terms of the agreement, the Company agreed to pay AstraZeneca quarterly payments totaling $130.0 million during 2012 of which $25.0 million was paid in the first quarter. During the specified product transition period pursuant to the agreement, the Company will receive the benefit of the gross profit ($30.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2012) from U.S. Zomig® sales commencing from January 1, 2012 and ending when the Company commences commercialization of the Zomig® products. The benefit of the gross profit received from AstraZeneca is recorded as a reduction of the $130.0 million to be paid by the Company to AstraZeneca during 2012 and is not reflected within the Company’s income.

Corporate and Other

(unaudited, amounts in thousands)  

Three Months Ended
March 31,

2012   2011
General and administrative expenses $ 13,406   $ 12,541  
Loss from operations $ (13,406 ) $ (12,541 )
 

General and administrative expenses in the first quarter 2012 increased $0.9 million compared to the prior year primarily due to higher corporate legal fees.

Cash and Short-term Investments

Cash and short-term investments were $343.3 million as of March 31, 2012, as compared to $346.4 million as of December 31, 2011.

2012 Financial Outlook

The Company’s 2012 financial outlook which was last updated on February 1, 2012 is noted below.

  • Gross margins as a percent of total revenues of approximately 60%.
  • Total R&D expenses across the generic and brand divisions to approximate $89.0 million with generic R&D of approximately $48.0 million and brand R&D of approximately $41.0 million.
  • Patent litigation expenses of approximately $10.0 million.
  • SG&A expenses of approximately $113.0 million.
  • Effective tax rate of approximately 36%.
  • Capital expenditures of approximately $78.0 million.

Conference Call Information

The Company will host a conference call on May 1, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. EDT to discuss its results. The number to call from within the United States is (877) 356-3814 and (706) 758-0033 internationally. The call can also be accessed via a live Webcast through the Investor Relations section of the Company’s Web site, www.impaxlabs.com. A replay of the conference call will be available shortly after the call for a period of seven days. To access the replay, dial (855) 859-2056 (in the U.S.) and (404) 537-3406 (international callers). The access conference code is 69137467.

About Impax Laboratories, Inc.

Impax Laboratories, Inc. is a technology based specialty pharmaceutical company applying its formulation expertise and drug delivery technology to the development of controlled-release and specialty generics in addition to the development of branded products. Impax markets its generic products through its Global Pharmaceuticals Division and markets third-party branded products through the Impax Pharmaceuticals Division. Additionally, where strategically appropriate, Impax has developed marketing partnerships to fully leverage its technology platform. Impax Laboratories is headquartered in Hayward, California, and has a full range of capabilities in its Hayward, Philadelphia and Taiwan facilities. For more information, please visit the Company's Web site at: www.impaxlabs.com.

"Safe Harbor" statement under 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 forward-looking in nature and express the beliefs and expectations of management. Such statements are based on current expectations and involve a number of known and unknown risks and uncertainties that could cause the Company’s future results, performance or achievements to differ significantly from the results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the effect of current economic conditions on the Company’s industry, business, financial position and results of operations, fluctuations in the Company’s revenues and operating income, the Company’s ability to successfully develop and commercialize pharmaceutical products, reductions or loss of business with any significant customer, the impact of consolidation of the Company’s customer base, the impact of competition, the Company’s ability to sustain profitability and positive cash flows, any delays or unanticipated expenses in connection with the operation of the Company’s Taiwan facility, the effect of foreign economic, political, legal and other risks on the Company’s operations abroad, the uncertainty of patent litigation, increased government scrutiny on the Company’s agreements with brand pharmaceutical companies, consumer acceptance and demand for new pharmaceutical products, the difficulty of predicting Food and Drug Administration filings and approvals, the Company’s inexperience in conducting clinical trials and submitting new drug applications, the Company’s ability to successfully conduct clinical trials, the Company’s reliance on third parties to conduct clinical trials and testing, the availability of raw materials and impact of interruptions in the Company’s supply chain, the use of controlled substances in the Company’s products, disruptions or failures in the Company’s information technology systems and network infrastructure, the Company’s reliance on alliance and collaboration agreements, the Company’s dependence on certain employees, the Company’s ability to comply with legal and regulatory requirements governing the healthcare industry, the regulatory environment, the Company’s ability to protect the Company’s intellectual property, exposure to product liability claims, changes in tax regulations, the Company’s ability to manage the Company’s growth, including through potential acquisitions, the restrictions imposed by the Company’s credit facility, uncertainties involved in the preparation of the Company’s financial statements, the Company’s ability to maintain an effective system of internal control over financial reporting, any manufacturing difficulties or delays, the effect of terrorist attacks on the Company’s business, the location of the Company’s manufacturing and research and development facilities near earthquake fault lines and other risks described in the Company’s periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Forward-looking statements speak only as to the date on which they are made, and Impax undertakes no obligation to update publicly or revise any forward-looking statement, regardless of whether new information becomes available, future developments occur or otherwise.

Impax Laboratories, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Operations

(unaudited, amounts in thousands, except share and per share data)

 

Three Months Ended
March 31,

2012   2011
Revenues:
Global Pharmaceuticals Division $ 123,265 $ 103,348
Impax Pharmaceuticals Division   5,303     5,303  
Total Revenues 128,568 108,651
Cost of revenues   66,015     50,114  
Gross profit   62,553     58,537  
Operating expenses:
Research and development 18,816 19,490
Patent litigation 4,038 1,774
Selling, general and administrative   21,233     16,579  
Total operating expenses   44,087     37,843  
Income from operations 18,466 20,694
Other income (expense), net (80 ) 3
Interest income 255 321
Interest expense   (39 )   (16 )
Income before income taxes 18,602 21,002
Provision for income taxes   6,269     7,144  
Net income before noncontrolling interest 12,333 13,858
Add back loss attributable to noncontrolling interest   32     5  
Net Income $ 12,365   $ 13,863  
 
Net Income per share:
Basic $ 0.19   $ 0.22  
Diluted $ 0.18   $ 0.21  
 
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
Basic   65,122,240     63,390,527  
Diluted   67,907,263     67,044,266  
 

Impax Laboratories, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(unaudited, amounts in thousands)

   
March 31, December 31,
2012 2011
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 192,048 $ 104,419
Short-term investments 151,202 241,995
Accounts receivable, net 119,183 153,773
Inventory, net 57,938 54,177
Deferred product manufacturing costs 1,444 1,413
Deferred income taxes 38,586 37,853
Prepaid expenses and other current assets   89,295   6,305
Total current assets   649,696   599,935
Property, plant and equipment, net 126,886 118,158
Deferred product manufacturing costs 7,236 7,433
Other assets 44,909 38,509
Intangible assets, net 46,997 2,250
Goodwill   27,574   27,574
Total assets $ 903,298 $ 793,859
 
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable $ 18,568 $ 22,955
Accrued expenses 73,950 70,116
Accrued profit sharing and royalty expenses 25,567 40,766
Accrued product licensing payments 105,000 -
Deferred revenue   17,926   23,024
Total current liabilities   241,011   156,861
Deferred revenue 16,189 17,131
Other liabilities   19,768   16,861
Total liabilities 276,968 190,853
Total stockholders' equity   626,330   603,006
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 903,298 $ 793,859
 

Impax Laboratories, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(unaudited, amounts in thousands)

 
Three Months Ended
March 31,
2012   2011
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income $ 12,365 $ 13,863
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 3,722 3,457
Amortization of Credit Agreement deferred financing costs 8 5
Accretion of interest income on short-term investments (171 ) (245 )
Deferred income taxes 801 (1,106 )
Provision for uncertain tax positions 16 40
Tax benefit related to the exercise of employee stock options (1,632 ) (2,353 )
Deferred revenue 315 910
Deferred product manufacturing costs (495 ) (478 )
Recognition of deferred revenue (6,061 ) (7,384 )
Amortization of deferred product manufacturing costs 661 1,357
Accrued profit sharing and royalty expense 25,555 17,090
Payments of profit sharing and royalty expense (40,755 ) (14,139 )
Share-based compensation expense 3,809 2,887
Bad debt expense - 62
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable 34,590 (12,288 )
Inventory (3,761 ) (4,291 )
Prepaid expenses and other assets (3,745 ) (949 )
Accounts payable and accrued expenses (4,153 ) 2,518
Other liabilities   2,661     2,055  
Net cash provided by operating activities   23,730     1,011  
 
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchase of short-term investments (35,585 ) (87,783 )
Maturities of short-term investments 126,549 135,408
Purchases of property, plant and equipment (8,165 ) (8,723 )
Payment for product licensing rights   (25,000 )   -  
Net cash provided by investing activities   57,799     38,902  
 
Cash flows from financing activities:
Tax benefit related to the exercise of employee stock options and restricted stock 1,632 2,353
Proceeds from exercise of stock options and ESPP   4,468     6,669  
Net cash provided by financing activities   6,100     9,022  
 
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents 87,629 48,935
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period   104,419     91,796  
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period $ 192,048   $ 140,731  
 

Impax Laboratories, Inc.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

 
 

Total adjusted net income, adjusted net income per diluted share and adjusted EBITDA are not measures of financial performance under generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and should not be construed as substitutes for, or superior to, GAAP net income, and net income per diluted share as a measure of financial performance. However, management uses both GAAP financial measures and the disclosed non-GAAP financial measures internally to evaluate and manage the Company’s operations and to better understand its business. Further, management believes the inclusion of non-GAAP financial measures provides meaningful supplementary information to and facilitates analysis by investors in evaluating the Company’s financial performance, results of operations and trends. The Company’s calculation of adjusted net income, adjusted net income per diluted share and adjusted EBITDA, may not be comparable to similarly designated measures reported by other companies, since companies and investors may differ as to what type of events warrant adjustment.

 
The following table reconciles reported net income to adjusted net income.
 
(Unaudited, amounts in millions, except per share data)   Three months ended March 31,
2012   2011
Net income $ 12.4 $ 13.9
Adjusted to add (deduct):
Gross profit earned on Zomig® Agreement(a) 30.0 -
Strategic inventory adjustment 5.2 -
Income tax effect   (12.5 )   -
Adjusted net income $ 35.1   $ 13.9
 
Adjusted net income per diluted share $ 0.52 $ 0.21
Net income per diluted share $ 0.18 $ 0.21
 

Impax Laboratories, Inc.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

 

The following table reconciles reported net income to adjusted EBITDA.

 
(Unaudited, amounts in millions) Three months ended March 31,
2012   2011
Net income $ 12.4 $ 13.9
Adjusted to add (deduct):
Interest income (0.3 ) (0.3 )
Depreciation, amortization and other 3.7 3.5
Income taxes   6.3     7.1  
EBITDA   22.1     24.2  
 
Adjusted to add:
Gross profit earned on Zomig® Agreement(a) 30.0 -
Strategic inventory adjustment 5.2 -
Share-based compensation   3.8     2.9  
Adjusted EBITDA $ 61.1   $ 27.1  
 
(a)  

During the specified product transition period pursuant to the agreement, the Company will receive the benefit of the gross profit ($30.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2012) from U.S. Zomig® sales commencing from January 1, 2012 and ending when the Company commences commercialization of the Zomig® products. The benefit of the gross profit received from AstraZeneca is recorded as a reduction of the $130.0 million to be paid by the Company to AstraZeneca during 2012 and is not reflected within the Company’s income but included in the Company’s adjusted net income. This reduction in the $130 million to be paid to AstraZeneca will result in lower future amortization expense in the GAAP results and will be excluded from future adjusted results.

 
 

Source: Impax Laboratories, Inc.