The FINANCIAL — Astellas Pharma Inc. on January 31 announced financial results for three quarters of fiscal year 2016 ending March 31, 2017.
“We achieved many milestones including the acquisition of Ganymed Pharmaceuticals, a Germany-based pharma company, last December. The acquisition of Ganymed will enable Astellas to further expand its oncology pipeline with a late stage antibody program for the treatment of gastroesophageal cancer,” said Yoshihiko Hatanaka, President and CEO, Astellas. “We remain committed to creating innovative medical solutions and delivering value for stakeholders including patients, as we reinforce our strategic plan through maximizing the product value, creating innovation and pursuing operational excellence.”
Revenue Highlights for First Nine Months
Sales in the first nine months of FY2016 decreased by 5.6% compared to those in the corresponding period of the previous fiscal year (“year-on-year”) and resulted in 1,005.6 billion yen. Sales decreased due to the impact of foreign exchange as well as the impact of theNHIdrug pricerevision in JapanenforcedinApril 2016. On aconstant currency basis, however, sales increased by approximately 3% year-on-year.
In terms of global products, sales of XTANDI grew while sales of overall OAB treatments Vesicare® (solifenacin succinate) and Betanis® / Myrbetriq® / BETMIGA decreased due to the impact of foreign exchange. Prograf (tacrolimus) sales also decreased.
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Sales in Japan decreased by 4.2% year-on-year to 380.1 billion yen. Sales in the Japanese market decreased by 7.2% year-on-year to 358.2 billion yen mainly due to the impact of the NHI drug price revision. There was growth in sales of products including overall OAB treatments (Vesicare and Betanis), Celecox (celecoxib), Symbicort (budesonide and formoterol fumarate dihydrate) and Suglat (ipragliflozin). Sales ofXTANDI decreased dueto the impact ofthe NHI drug price revision. Sales of vaccines declined due to the continued impact of shipping restraints by the manufacturer in FY2015 (shipments of some of the products have already recommenced). Revenues were impacted by the decline in sales of products including Lipitor (atorvastatin calcium) and Gaster (famotidine) mainly due to the impact of generics.
Sales in the Americas decreased by 11.6% year-on-year to 308.1 billion yen; however sales on a U.S. dollar basis increased by 0.8% year-on-year to 2,889 million USD. The increase in sales of CRESEMBA (isavuconazonium sulfate) contributedto thesales growth. Sales of products including XTANDI, overall OAB treatments (VESIcare and Myrbetriq) and Lexiscan (regadenoson) decreased due to the impact of foreign exchange, while the sales of each product on a US dollar basis increased. Sales of Prograf decreased.
EMEA2 sawa0.6% increase insales year-on-yearto 252.9 billion yen, withgrowth from XTANDI. Sales on a euro basis increased by 14.6% year-on-year to 2,143 million euros. Sales of overall OAB treatments (Vesicare and BETMIGA) and Prograf declined due to the impact of foreign exchange.
In Asia and Oceania, sales decreased by 6.3% year-on-year to 64.5 billion yen, while the sales on a constant currency exchange rate basis increased by 9.5%. XTANDI and overall OAB treatments (Vesicare and BETMIGA) contributed to the revenue growth. Sales of Prograf® and Harnal® (tamsulosin hydrochloride) declined mainly due to the foreign exchange impact.
Other Financial Highlights
Based on the transfer of the global dermatology business in April 2016, the sales and expenses of the transferred products were not included in the first nine months of FY2016; however the consideration for the business transfer was recognized as revenue over certain periods. As a result, there were certain positive impacts on sales and profit for the first nine months of FY2016.
Latest Strategic Highlights
Astellas continues to create sustainable growth over the mid-to long-term through the pursuitofthreemainstrategies–“Maximizing theProduct Value,”” CreatingInnovation” and “Pursuing Operational Excellence.”
Maximizing the Product Value
Continued tomaximize thegrowth of the oncologyfranchisecenteredon XTANDI and the OAB franchise comprised of Vesicare and Betanis / Myrbetriq / BETMIGA with new launches across various countries and growth in sales
Creating Innovation
Advanced multiple strategic collaborations including:
-Completion of acquisition of Ganymed Pharmaceuticals
Pursuing Operational Excellence
Optimal allocation of resources:
-Transfer of commercial rights for Qutenza (capsaicin 8% patch) to Grünenthal in Europe, Middle East and Africa
Continually enhance organization structure:
-Outsourcing of facility and equipment management support in Japan, and dissolution of Astellas Business Service Company Limited
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