Actavis Non-GAAP Net Revenue Increases 44% to $4 Billion in Fourth Quarter 2014; Non-GAAP EPS Increases 23% to $3.91; Increases 2015 Standalone Forecast

DUBLIN, Feb. 18, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Actavis plc (NYSE: ACT) today reported exceptional performance with non-GAAP net revenue increasing 44 percent to $4.01 billion for the quarter ended December 31, 2014, compared to $2.78 billion in the fourth quarter 2013. On a non-GAAP basis, diluted earnings per share increased 23 percent to $3.91 for the fourth quarter 2014, compared to $3.17 per diluted share in the fourth quarter 2013.  GAAP revenues increased 46 percent to 4.06 billion for the quarter ended December 31, 2014, compared to $2.78 billion in the fourth quarter 2013.  GAAP loss per share for the fourth quarter 2014 was $2.76, compared to GAAP loss per share of $0.86 in the prior year period. GAAP results were impacted by amortization and acquisition-related expenses, including impairments and legal reserves associated with acquired businesses.

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For the fourth quarter 2014, adjusted EBITDA increased 80 percent to $1.5 billion, compared to $817 millionfor the fourth quarter 2013.   Cash flow from operations for the fourth quarter of 2014 was $812 million and cash and marketable securities were $251 million as of December 31, 2014.

For the full year 2014, non-GAAP net revenue increased 48 percent to $12.8 billion, compared to net revenue of $8.7 billion for full year 2013. For the full year 2014, GAAP net revenue increased 51 percent to$13.1 billion, compared to GAAP net revenue of $8.7 billion for full year 2013. On a non-GAAP basis, 2014 earnings per diluted share increased 47 percent to $13.98 per diluted share compared $9.50 per diluted share in 2013. Adjusted EBITDA for the full year 2014 increased 99 percent to $4.5 billion, compared to full year 2013 adjusted EBITDA of $2.2 billion. Cash flow from operations for full year 2014 was $2.2 billion. Full-year 2014 GAAP loss per share was $7.42, compared to GAAP loss per share of $5.27 for full year 2013. GAAP loss per share was attributed largely to amortization and acquisition-related expenses, including impairments and legal reserves associated with acquired businesses. Refer to the attached reconciliation tables for adjustments to GAAP earnings.

Fourth quarter and full year 2014 results for Actavis plc include the contribution from Forest Laboratoriesbusinesses acquired on July 1, 2014. Fourth quarter 2014 and 2013 and full year 2014 comparable results include contribution from Warner Chilcott beginning on October 1, 2013. Refer to the attached reconciliation tables for adjustments to GAAP earnings.

Exceptional Performance; Transformative Year

"Our fourth quarter results demonstrate our laser-like commitment to drive strong growth and sustainable value creation across our businesses, while simultaneously executing transformative business development initiatives," said Brent Saunders, CEO and President of Actavis. "In our North American Brands business, six of our top ten brand products saw double-digit growth, including our strongest performers Namenda®franchise, Linzess®, Estrace® Cream, Teflaro® and Bystolic®.  In our North American Generics business, strong results were driven by continued performance of our generic versions of Lidoderm® and Concerta®, and fourth quarter launches of generic versions of Intuniv™ and Celebrex®. We continue to invest in expanding our brand and generic portfolios, with nine new product and line extension launches planned in 2015, and industry-leading expansion of our generic pipeline, with 44 Abbreviated New Drug Applications (ANDAs) submitted in 2014.  At year end, we had more than 65 first-to-file Abbreviated New Drug Applications (ANDAs) and approximately 230 ANDAs in total pending at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Internationally, our business continues to grow and expand through new product launches, and we have more than 1,200 Marketing Authorization Applications (MAAs) pending outside ofNorth America."

"Without taking the focus off growing our businesses organically, 2014 represented an exceptional period of expansion through mergers and acquisitions.  In addition to completion of the Forest Laboratoriesacquisition in July, we completed and have integrated strategic acquisitions including Furiex Pharmaceuticals and Durata Therapeutics, and entered into the transaction with Rhythm Health for a mid-stage development candidate for the potential treatment of diabetic gastroparesis. Finally, the end of the year was dominated by the news of our plan to acquire Allergan, which when completed in late first quarter or early second quarter of this year, will transform Actavis into a leader in Growth Pharma, with approximately $23 billion in global revenues and $8 billion in free cash flow.  Actavis continues to deliver on our performance commitments, while taking bold and decisive steps that will redefine the pharmaceutical landscape for the future."

Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2014 Business Segment Results

North American Brands net revenue increased 188 percent to $1.8 billion in the fourth quarter, primarily driven by the acquisition of Forest and strong sales of key legacy products including Lo Loestrin® and Estrace® Cream. Patients are continuing to convert to our once-daily Namenda XR® product and conversion is approximately 43 percent as of early February 2015.

For the full year 2014, North American Brands segment net revenue increased 336 percent to $4.63 billion, driven by the acquisition of Forest and the full year impact of the Warner Chilcott acquisition.

North American Brands selling and marketing expenses increased to $362.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2014 primarily due to the additional selling and marketing capabilities as a result of the acquisition of Forest.

North American Brands adjusted segment gross margin for the fourth quarter 2014 was 80.4 percent, compared to 86.5 percent in the fourth quarter of 2013. The decrease is largely due to the acquisition of Forest including key products with royalty payments owed as a percentage of net sales, such as the Namenda® franchise and co-promotion payments made for Linzess®.

North American Generics & International net revenue increased 1 percent to $1.78 billion for the fourth quarter 2014 due to strong sales of key products including generic versions of Concerta® and Lidoderm®and new product launches including generic versions of Intuniv™ and Celebrex®, offset by a period-over-period decline of $80 million in revenues associated with the divested Western European assets in April 2014. Fourth quarter North American Generics net revenue was $1.14 billion, up 10 percent from the prior year quarter. Fourth quarter International net revenue was $645 million, down 11.5 percent.

For the full year 2014, North American Generics & International net revenue increased 5 percent to $6.7 billion, including product sales of $6.63 billion and other revenue of $115 million. North American Generics revenues in the segment for the full year 2014 were $4.17 billion, up 7 percent from prior year.  International net revenues for the full year 2014 were $2.57 billion, up 3 percent from prior year.

North American Generics & International selling and marketing expenses of $176.0 million for the fourth quarter 2014 was in line with the prior year expenses. 

North American Generics & International adjusted gross margin increased to 57.2 percent in the fourth quarter of 2014 from 50.7 percent in the fourth quarter of 2013, primarily as a result of continued strength in our base business and new product launches, coupled with increased revenues resulting from the acquired Forest products sold internationally.

Anda Distribution delivered its most successful year in its history.  Net revenue for the fourth quarter 2014 increased 16 percent to $443.3 million, compared to $383 million in the fourth quarter 2013, as a result of volume increases and new product launches. Anda Distribution segment revenue consists only of sales of third-party products and excludes sales of Actavis' brand and generic products.

Anda Distribution segment gross margin was 13 percent in the fourth quarter of 2014 compared to 15.4 percent in the prior year period.

For the full year 2014, Anda Distribution segment net revenues increased 41 percent to $1.7 billion, compared to $1.2 billion in 2013. This increase was primarily due to volume increases and new product launches.  Full year Anda gross margin was 13.5 percent compared to 14.4 percent in 2013.

Other Operating Expenses

In fourth quarter 2014, consolidated GAAP selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expenses were $1.2 billion, an increase of $481 million from the fourth quarter 2013 as a result of the Forest acquisition. The quarter ended December 31, 2014 included charges related to the acquired Forest, Durata and Warner Chilcott businesses, including increases in legal reserves of $174.1 million, stock-based compensation fair market value adjustments of $46.1 million, contract termination expenses of $38.9 million and other acquisition, licensing and restructuring charges, including fees associated with the pending Allergantransaction.

Amortization expense for the fourth quarter 2014 was $877 million, compared to $388.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2013 primarily due to the acquisition of Forest.

For the full year 2014, consolidated GAAP SG&A expenses were $3.6 billion, an increase of $1.5 billion over full year 2013. Full year 2014 SG&A results include acquisition, licensing and restructuring charges primarily relating to the acquisitions of Forest, Furiex, Durata and Warner Chilcott.  Refer to table 9 for more information.

Amortization expense for the full year 2014 was $2.6 billion, compared to $843 million in 2013 primarily due to the acquisitions of Forest and Warner Chilcott.

Full Year 2015 Standalone Financial Forecast

Actavis' full year 2015 standalone estimates are based on management's current belief about prescription trends, pricing levels, inventory levels and the anticipated timing of future product launches and events.

• Total Net Revenue is expected to be approximately $15 billion
• Non-GAAP R&D investment is expected to be approximately $1.1 billion
• Non-GAAP Effective Tax Rate is expected to be approximately 16%
• Fully Diluted Shares Outstanding are expected to be approximately 270 million
• Non-GAAP earnings per diluted share is expected to be between $16.30 and $17.30
• SG&A as a percent of Revenues is expected to be approximately 19%

Webcast and Conference Call Details

Actavis plc will host its annual Investor Day today in New York City to discuss fourth quarter and full-year 2014 results and provide an overview of the Company research and development efforts as well as 2015 objectives.  The meeting will begin today at 8:30 a.m. EST and will be webcast simultaneously.

In-person attendance at the meeting is by invitation only. The webcast will be available live to investors and the media on the Actavis' Web site or at the following link: ttp://ir.actavis.com/phoenix..... To access the webcast replay, go to Actavis' Investor Relations Web site at http://ir.actavis.com.

About Actavis

About Actavis plc (NYSE: ACT), headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, is a unique specialty pharmaceutical company focused on developing, manufacturing and commercializing high quality affordable generic and innovative branded pharmaceutical products for patients around the world.

Actavis markets a broad portfolio of branded and generic pharmaceuticals and develops innovative medicines for patients suffering from diseases principally in the central nervous system, gastroenterology, women's health, urology, cardiovascular, respiratory and anti-infective therapeutic categories. The Company is an industry leader in product research and development, with one of the broadest brand development pipelines in the pharmaceutical industry, and a leading position in the submission of generic product applications. Actavis has commercial operations in more than 60 countries and operates more than 30 manufacturing and distribution facilities around the world.

For more information, visit Actavis' website at www.actavis.com.

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It is important to note that Actavis' goals and expectations are not predictions of actual performance. Actual results may differ materially from Actavis' current expectations depending upon a number of factors affecting Actavis'business, Allergan's business and risks associated with acquisition transactions. These factors include, among others, the inherent uncertainty associated with financial projections; restructuring in connection with, and successful closing of, the Allergan acquisition; subsequent integration of the Allergan acquisition and the ability to recognize the anticipated synergies and benefits of the Allergan acquisition; the ability to obtain required regulatory approvals for the transaction (including the approval of antitrust authorities necessary to complete the acquisition), the timing of obtaining such approvals and the risk that such approvals may result in the imposition of conditions that could adversely affect the combined company or the expected benefits of the transaction; the ability to obtain the requisite Allergan and Actavis shareholder approvals; the risk that a condition to closing of the Allergan acquisition may not be satisfied on a timely basis or at all; the failure of the proposed transaction to close for any other reason; risks relating to the value of the Actavis shares to be issued in the transaction; the anticipated size of the markets and continued demand for Actavis' and Allergan's products; Actavis' and Allergan's ability to successfully develop and commercialize new products; Actavis' and Allergan's ability to conform to regulatory standards and receive requisite regulatory approvals; availability of raw materials and other key ingredients; uncertainty and costs of legal actions and government investigations; the inherent uncertainty associated with financial projections; fluctuations in Actavis' operating results and financial condition, particularly given our manufacturing and sales of branded and generic products; risks associated with acquisitions, mergers and joint ventures, such as difficulties integrating businesses, uncertainty associated with financial projections, projected synergies, restructuring, increased costs, and adverse tax consequences; the adverse impact of substantial debt and other financial obligations on the ability to fulfill and/or refinance debt obligations; risks associated with relationships with employees, vendors or key customers as a result of acquisitions of businesses, technologies or products; our compliance with federal and state healthcare laws, including laws related to fraud, abuse, privacy security and others; risks of the generic industry generally; generic product competition with our branded products; uncertainty associated with the development of commercially successful branded pharmaceutical products; uncertainty associated with development and approval of commercially successful biosimilar products; costs and efforts to defend or enforce technology rights, patents or other intellectual property; expiration of Actavis' and Allergan's patents on our branded products and the potential for increased competition from generic manufacturers; risks associated with owning the branded and generic version of a product; competition between branded and generic products; the ability of branded product manufacturers to limit the production, marketing and use of generic products; Actavis' andAllergan's ability to obtain and afford third-party licenses and proprietary technology we need; Actavis' andAllergan's potential infringement of others' proprietary rights; our dependency on third-party service providers and third-party manufacturers and suppliers that in some cases may be the only source of finished products or raw materials that we need; Actavis' competition with certain of our significant customers; the impact of our returns, allowance and chargeback policies on our future revenue; successful compliance with governmental regulations applicable to Actavis' and Actavis' respective third party providers' facilities, products and/or businesses; the difficulty of predicting the timing or outcome of product development efforts and regulatory agency approvals or actions, if any; Actavis' and Allergan's vulnerability to and ability to defend against product liability claims and obtain sufficient or any product liability insurance; Actavis' andAllergan's ability to retain qualified employees and key personnel; the effect of intangible assets and resulting impairment testing and impairment charges on our financial condition; Actavis' ability to obtain additional debt or raise additional equity on terms that are favorable to Actavis; difficulties or delays in manufacturing; our ability to manage environmental liabilities; global economic conditions; Actavis' ability to continue foreign operations in countries that have deteriorating political or diplomatic relationships with the United States; Actavis' and Allergan's ability to continue to maintain global operations; risks associated with tax liabilities, or changes in U.S. federal or international tax laws to which we are subject, including the risk that the Internal Revenue Service disagrees that Actavis is a foreign corporation for U.S. federal tax purposes; risks of fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates; risks associated with cyber-security and vulnerability of our information and employee, customer and business information that Actavis stores digitally; Actavis' ability to maintain internal control over financial reporting; changes in the laws and regulations, affecting among other things, availability, pricing and reimbursement of pharmaceutical products; the highly competitive nature of the pharmaceutical industry; Actavis' ability to successfully navigate consolidation of our distribution network and concentration of our customer base; the difficulty of predicting the timing or outcome of pending or future litigation or government investigations; developments regarding products once they have reached the market and such other risks and uncertainties detailed in Actavis' periodic public filings with the SEC, including but not limited to Actavis' Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014, as amended from time to time in Actavis' other investor communications. Except as expressly required by law, Actavis disclaims any intent or obligation to update or revise these forward-looking statements.

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The following table presents Actavis plc's results of operations for the three and twelve months endedDecember 31, 2014 and 2013:

The following table details product revenue for significant products within the North American Brands segment for the three and twelve months ending December 31, 2014 and 2013.

The following table presents Actavis plc's Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2014and December 31, 2013.  

The following table presents Actavis plc's Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2014 and 2013.

The following table presents a reconciliation of reported net (loss) and diluted earnings per share to non-GAAP net income and diluted earnings per share for the three months and twelve months ended December 31, 2014 and 2013:

The following table presents a reconciliation of reported net (loss) for the three and twelve months endedDecember 31, 2014 and 2013 to adjusted EBITDA:

The following table presents a reconciliation of expected adjusted earnings per share with expected GAAP earnings per share for the twelve months ending December 31, 2015:

The following table presents a reconciliation of reported net revenues and cost of sales by segment for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 to adjusted net revenues, adjusted cost of sales, adjusted gross profit and adjusted gross margin as a percentage of adjusted net revenues:

The following table presents a reconciliation of reported net revenues and SG&A by segment for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 to adjusted net revenues, adjusted SG&A as a percentage of adjusted net revenues:

The following table presents a reconciliation of expected GAAP Research & Development expense to adjusted Research & Development expense for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2014: