Inside information ALK (ALKB:DC / OMX: ALK B) today announced that the 2025 full-year financial outlook has been upgraded based on the performance in Q3 and the outlook for the remainder of the year. The changes mainly reflect the current business momentum in Europe. Revenue is now expected to grow by 13-15% in local currencies (previously: 12-14%), driven by growth in all sales regions and product lines. Growth will predominantly be attributable to higher volumes, as ALK expects to treat more patients wit ...

Core Viewpoint - ALK reported strong Q1 results with a 12% organic revenue growth and a 50% increase in operating profit, driven by robust sales across all regions and product lines [1][7][9] Financial Performance - Total revenue for Q1 2025 reached DKK 1,522 million, up from DKK 1,351 million, reflecting a 12% growth in local currencies and a 13% increase in reported terms [3][7] - Operating profit (EBIT) surged by 50% to DKK 469 million, compared to DKK 316 million in Q1 2024, with an EBIT margin of 31%, up from 23% [3][7] - Free cash flow nearly tripled to DKK 330 million, driven by increased earnings, while CAPEX remained stable at DKK 57 million [7] Sales Growth - Global tablet sales increased by 22% to DKK 857 million, with European tablet sales growing by 17% due to an influx of new patients [7][8] - Revenue growth in Europe and International markets was 10% and 24% respectively, while North America saw a 14% rebound [7] Strategic Developments - The launch of the house dust mite tablet for children positively impacted sales, with initial market responses exceeding expectations [8] - ALK is progressing well with the market access for the neffy adrenaline nasal spray, expecting first launches in Europe by Q3 2025 [8] - The company has entered a four-year agreement with ARS Pharma to co-promote the neffy adrenaline nasal spray in the USA [8] Outlook - The full-year revenue growth outlook remains unchanged at 9-13%, primarily driven by higher volumes in allergy immunotherapy and anaphylaxis products [6][9] - The EBIT margin is anticipated to improve by 5 percentage points to around 25%, supported by revenue growth and optimization efforts [9]