[Ad hoc announcement pursuant to Art. 53 LR] Roche continues strong sales growth momentum of 7% (CER) in the first nine months of 2025; full-year earnings outlook raised

Core Insights - Roche reported a strong sales growth of 7% at constant exchange rates (CER) for the first nine months of 2025, reaching CHF 45.9 billion, driven by high demand for innovative medicines and diagnostics [4][7][8] - The Pharmaceuticals Division saw a 9% increase in sales (4% in CHF), with key growth drivers including Phesgo, Xolair, Hemlibra, Vabysmo, and Ocrevus [4][8][10] - Roche raised its earnings outlook for 2025, expecting mid single-digit sales growth and core earnings per share to develop in the high single to low double-digit range [6][8] Sales Performance - Group sales for January to September 2025 were CHF 45,862 million, up from CHF 44,984 million in 2024, reflecting a 7% increase at CER and a 2% increase in CHF [4][7] - The Pharmaceuticals Division's sales reached CHF 35,555 million, a 9% increase at CER and a 4% increase in CHF compared to the previous year [4][8] - The Diagnostics Division's sales increased by 1% to CHF 10,307 million, although it experienced a 4% decline in CHF due to healthcare pricing reforms in China [4][14][26] Regional Sales Breakdown - In the United States, sales rose by 8% to CHF 18,798 million, driven by strong performances from Xolair, Phesgo, Ocrevus, and Hemlibra [5][10] - European sales grew by 5% to CHF 6,818 million, supported by demand for Ocrevus and Vabysmo [11] - The International region saw a 13% increase in sales, with China contributing a 9% rise due to the inclusion of Phesgo in the government drug reimbursement list [13] Product Developments and Approvals - Roche's pipeline includes ten potentially transformative medicines in the final phase of development, with expectations for up to 19 new medicines by the end of the decade [2][4] - Recent approvals include Tecentriq for lung cancer and Gazyva/Gazyvaro for severe kidney disease, along with positive recommendations for Lunsumio and advancements in several key drug candidates [4][16][18] - Roche's next-generation sequencing technology is set to launch next year, achieving a record for decoding a whole human genome in under four hours [3] Diagnostics Innovations - Roche received CE marks for several diagnostic tools, including an AI-based risk stratification tool for kidney function decline and a sixth-generation Troponin T test for heart attack diagnosis [24][25] - The Elecsys pTau181 test, a minimally invasive blood test for ruling out Alzheimer's disease, has also received CE mark approval [25]