AMLN Amylin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (MM)

Net Product Sales Increased 54% Over Second Quarter 2006 to $167 Million SAN DIEGO, July 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Amylin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMLN) today reported financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2007. The Company reported total revenue of $197.0 million for the second quarter, including net product sales of $167.3 million. Net loss for the quarter ended June 30, 2007 was $45.0 million, or $0.34 per share. At June 30, 2007, the Company held cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments of approximately $1.1 billion. "BYETTA and SYMLIN showed strong performance, demonstrating the value that these first-in-class diabetes medicines provide to patients and healthcare providers," said Daniel M. Bradbury, President and Chief Executive Officer of Amylin Pharmaceuticals. "We have made important progress in our exenatide LAR development program and the construction at our Ohio manufacturing facility remains on track. This solid execution across our organization positions us well for future sustainable growth." Quarter ended June 30, 2007 Net product sales of $167.3 million for the second quarter include $152.1 million for BYETTA(R) (exenatide) injection and $15.2 million for SYMLIN(R) (pramlintide acetate) injection. This compares to net product sales of $108.8 million, consisting of $98.6 million for BYETTA and $10.2 million for SYMLIN for the same period in 2006. Cost of goods sold was $14.4 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2007, compared to $14.7 million for the same period in 2006. Revenues under collaborative agreements were $29.6 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2007, compared to $9.4 million for the same period in 2006. The increase reflects $15 million in milestones, primarily earned upon Eli Lilly and Company's launch of BYETTA in the European Union during the second quarter of 2007. Selling, general and administrative expenses increased to $93.1 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2007, compared to $63.5 million for the same period in 2006. The increase reflects expenses associated with the Company's expanded field force, increased promotional expenses for BYETTA and SYMLIN and increased business infrastructure to support the Company's growth. Research and development expenses increased to $71.7 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2007, compared to $50.4 million for the same period in 2006. The increase reflects expenses associated with the Company's obesity programs, including a development milestone associated with leptin, and increased development expenses for exenatide long-acting release (LAR). Collaborative profit sharing, which represents Lilly's share of the gross margin for BYETTA, was $70.4 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2007, compared to $43.4 million for the same period in 2006. Net loss for the quarter ended June 30, 2007 was $45.0 million, or $0.34 per share, compared to $46.4 million, or $0.38 per share, for the same period in 2006. Second quarter highlights Highlights of Amylin's second quarter include: -- Strengthened financial position by completing offering of convertible senior notes in June, generating net proceeds of approximately $559 million to support our marketed products, expand the manufacturing facility in Ohio, and advance the Company's many opportunities for future growth. -- Successful scientific presentations and educational events at American Diabetes Association's annual meeting well received by leaders in the diabetes community. -- Expanded planned investment in the manufacturing facility for exenatide LAR in West Chester, Ohio, with strong support from the state and local communities. Six months ended June 30, 2007 Total revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2007 were $368.9 million. This includes net product sales of $329.3 million, including $298.6 million for BYETTA and $30.7 million for SYMLIN. This compares to net product sales of $200.5 million, consisting of $166.8 million for BYETTA and $17.9 million for SYMLIN for the same period in 2006. Cost of goods sold was $29.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2007, compared to $24.4 million for the same period in 2006. Revenues under collaborative agreements were $39.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2007, compared to $15.8 million for the same period in 2006. The increase reflects $15 million in milestones associated primarily with the launch of BYETTA in the European Union and higher cost-sharing payments to equalize development expenses for BYETTA and exenatide LAR. Selling, general and administrative expenses increased to $180.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2007, from $123.4 million for the same period in 2006. The increase reflects costs associated with the Company's expanded 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 $131.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2007, from $102.2 million for the same period in 2006. The increase reflects costs associated with the development of exenatide LAR, and costs associated with the Company's obesity programs, including a development milestone associated with leptin. Collaborative profit sharing was $137.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2007, compared to $73.4 million for the same period in 2006. Net loss was $94.4 million, or $0.72 per share for the six months ended June 30, 2007, compared to $114.3 million, or $0.97 per share, for the same period in 2006. Conference Call Amylin will webcast its Quarterly Update Conference Call today at 5:00 p.m. ET/2:00 p.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 further details underlying its second 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 (800) 561-2693 (domestic) or (617) 614-3523 (international), passcode 23581339. 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 98270256. 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 1,700 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-Q. 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 June 30, Six months ended June 30, 2007 2006 2007 2006 Revenues: Net product sales $167,337 $108,787 $329,340 $184,659 Revenues under collaborative agreements 29,616 9,362 39,591 15,836 Total revenues 196,953 118,149 368,931 200,495 Costs and expenses: Cost of goods sold 14,362 14,685 29,572 24,429 Selling, general and administrative 93,121 63,488 180,908 123,351 Research and development 71,691 50,409 131,255 102,183 Collaborative profit sharing 70,355 43,386 137,302 73,356 Total costs and expenses 249,529 171,968 479,037 323,319 Operating loss (52,576) (53,819) (110,106) (122,824) Interest income (expense), net 7,553 7,425 15,669 8,529 Net loss $(45,023) $(46,394) $(94,437) $(114,295) Net loss per share - basic and diluted $(0.34) $(0.38) $(0.72) $(0.97) Shares used in computing net loss per share - basic and diluted 131,774 122,675 131,416 117,293 AMYLIN PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (in thousands) (unaudited) June 30, December 31, 2007 2006 Assets Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments $1,140,571 $767,331 Accounts receivable, net 54,280 58,089 Inventories, net 78,176 59,299 Other current assets 33,507 22,098 Property and equipment, net 271,937 146,779 Other assets 35,023 6,790 Total assets $1,613,494 $1,060,386 Liabilities and stockholders' equity Current liabilities $212,993 $203,887 Other liabilities, net of current portion 25,470 21,208 Convertible senior notes 775,000 200,000 Stockholders' equity 600,031 635,291 Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $1,613,494 $1,060,386 DATASOURCE: Amylin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. CONTACT: Mark Foletta, Senior Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer of Amylin Pharmaceuticals, Inc., +1-858-552-2200 Web site: http://www.amylin.com/

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