AMLN Amylin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (MM)

Net product sales increase to $162 million SAN DIEGO, April 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Amylin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMLN) today reported financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2007. The Company reported total revenue of $172.0 million for the first quarter, including net product sales of $162.0 million. Net loss for the quarter ended March 31, 2007 was $49.4 million, or $0.38 per share. At March 31, 2007, the Company held cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments of approximately $634.5 million. "This has been a quarter of strong execution in all aspects of our business," said Daniel M. Bradbury, President and Chief Executive Officer of Amylin Pharmaceuticals. "BYETTA and SYMLIN, our two first-in-class medicines for diabetes, continue to grow in an expanding market. Exenatide LAR and our other pipeline programs are on track, positioning us well for future sustainable growth." Net product sales of $162.0 million for the first quarter include $146.5 million for BYETTA(R) (exenatide) injection and $15.5 million for SYMLIN(R) (pramlintide acetate) injection. This compares to net product sales of $75.9 million, consisting of $68.3 million for BYETTA and $7.6 million for SYMLIN for the same period in 2006. Cost of goods sold was $15.2 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2007, compared to $9.7 million for the same period in 2006. Revenues under collaborative agreements were $10.0 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2007, compared to $6.5 million for the same period in 2006 and consists primarily of cost-sharing payments from Eli Lilly and Company to equalize development expenses for exenatide LAR and BYETTA. Selling, general and administrative expenses increased to $87.8 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2007, compared to $59.9 million for the same period in 2006. The increase primarily reflects expenses associated with the recent expansion of the Company's sales force, increased promotional expenses for BYETTA and SYMLIN and increased business infrastructure to support the Company's growth. Research and development expenses increased to $59.6 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2007, compared to $51.8 million for the same period in 2006. The increase primarily reflects increased expenses for exenatide LAR and continued investment in the Company's early stage obesity programs. Collaborative profit sharing, which represents Lilly's share of the gross margin for BYETTA, was $66.9 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2007, compared to $30.0 million for the same period in 2006. Net loss for the quarter ended March 31, 2007 was $49.4 million, or $0.38 per share, compared to $67.9 million, or $0.61 per share, for the same period in 2006. First quarter highlights Highlights of Amylin's first quarter activities include: * Completed transition of Daniel M. Bradbury to President and Chief Executive Officer. * Received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for more convenient patient storage instructions for BYETTA(R) (exenatide) injection. BYETTA pens can now be kept at a room temperature not to exceed 77 degrees F (25 degrees C) after first use. * Completed enrollment in the ongoing long-term comparator study of once- weekly exenatide long-acting release (LAR) in patients with type 2 diabetes and remain on track for study results in the fourth quarter of 2007. * Completed enrollment in ongoing BYETTA monotherapy clinical study assessing BYETTA use as standalone therapy in type 2 diabetes, and remain on track for study results in the second half of 2007. Conference Call Amylin will webcast its Quarterly Update Conference Call today at 8:30 a.m. ET/5:30 a.m. PT. The call will be webcast live through Amylin's corporate website, http://www.amylin.com/, and a recording will be made available following the close of the call. Daniel M. Bradbury, Amylin's President and Chief Executive Officer will lead the call. During the call, the Company plans to provide supporting details underlying its first quarter financial results, and information regarding assumptions for the remainder of 2007 operations. For those without access to the Internet, the live call may be accessed by phone by calling (866) 362-4832 (domestic) or (617) 597-5364 (international), passcode 71295475. A replay of the call will also be available by phone for 24 hours beginning approximately one hour after the close of the call and can be accessed at (888) 286-8010 (domestic) or (617) 801-6888 (international), passcode 81236977. About Amylin Amylin Pharmaceuticals is a biopharmaceutical company committed to improving lives through the discovery, development and commercialization of innovative medicines. Amylin has developed and gained approval for two first- in-class medicines for diabetes, SYMLIN(R) (pramlintide acetate) injection and BYETTA(R) (exenatide) injection. Amylin's research and development activities leverage the company's expertise in metabolism to develop potential therapies to treat diabetes and obesity. Amylin is located in San Diego, California with over 1600 employees nationwide. Further information on Amylin Pharmaceuticals is available at http://www.amylin.com/. This press release contains forward-looking statements about Amylin, which involve risks and uncertainties. The Company's actual results could differ materially from those discussed herein due to a number of risks and uncertainties, including risks that BYETTA or SYMLIN may be affected by competition, unexpected new data, technical issues, or manufacturing and supply issues; risks that our financial results may fluctuate significantly from period to period and may not meet market expectations; risks that our clinical trials will not be completed when planned or may not replicate previous results; risks that our preclinical studies may not be predictive; risks that the FDA may not approve the Company's sNDAs or product candidates; risks that we may not be able to complete our manufacturing facility on a timely basis; and other risks inherent in the drug development and commercialization process. Commercial and government reimbursement and pricing decisions and the pace of market acceptance may also affect the potential for BYETTA or SYMLIN. These and additional risks and uncertainties are described more fully in the Company's recently filed Form 10-K. Amylin disclaims any obligation to update these forward-looking statements. AMYLIN PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (in thousands, except per share data) (unaudited) Quarter Ended March 31, 2007 2006 Revenues: Net product sales $162,003 $75,872 Revenues under collaborative agreements 9,975 6,474 Total revenues 171,978 82,346 Costs and expenses: Cost of goods sold 15,210 9,744 Selling, general and administrative 87,787 59,863 Research and development 59,564 51,774 Collaborative profit sharing 66,947 29,970 Total costs and expenses 229,508 151,351 Operating loss (57,530) (69,005) Interest income, net 8,116 1,104 Net loss $(49,414) $(67,901) Net loss per share - basic and diluted $(0.38) $(0.61) Shares used in computing net loss per share - basic and diluted 131,054 111,285 AMYLIN PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (in thousands) (unaudited) March 31, December 31, 2007 2006 Assets Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments $634,523 $767,331 Accounts receivable, net 83,672 58,089 Inventories 65,843 59,299 Other current assets 26,826 22,098 Property and equipment, net 215,363 146,779 Other assets 9,428 6,790 Total assets $ 1,035,655 $1,060,386 Liabilities and stockholders' equity Current liabilities $195,111 $203,887 Other liabilities, net of current portion 22,348 21,208 Convertible senior notes 200,000 200,000 Stockholders' equity 618,196 635,291 Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 1,035,655 $1,060,386 DATASOURCE: Amylin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. CONTACT: Mark Foletta, Senior Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer, Amylin Pharmaceuticals, Inc., +1-858-552-2200 Web site: http://www.amylin.com/

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