AbbVie’s third quarter results were marked by strong year-on-year revenue growth, driven primarily by continued momentum in its immunology and neuroscience portfolios. Management pointed to sales growth from Skyrizi and Rinvoq, as well as double-digit expansion in neuroscience products, as key contributors to the performance. However, despite surpassing Wall Street revenue and profit estimates, the market reacted negatively, reflecting heightened concern over a sharp drop in operating margin and the persis ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Adjusted earnings per share for the third quarter were $1.86, exceeding guidance by $0.10 [5][31] - Total net revenues reached nearly $15.8 billion, reflecting high single-digit sales growth and beating expectations by approximately $300 million [5][31] - Adjusted gross margin was 83.9% of sales, with adjusted R&D expense at 14.3% and adjusted SG&A expense at 21.6% [31] - The adjusted operating margin ratio was 30.9% of sales, including a 17% unfavorable impact from acquired IPR&D expense [31] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Immunology revenues totaled approximately $7.9 billion, up 11.2% operationally, with SKYRIZI and RINVOQ showing combined sales growth of over 40% [11][12] - SKYRIZI global sales were $4.7 billion, reflecting operational growth of 46%, while RINVOQ revenues were nearly $2.2 billion, up 34.1% [11][12] - Oncology revenues were nearly $1.7 billion, remaining relatively flat year-over-year, with VENCLEXTA and newer products offsetting declines from IMBRUVICA [15][16] - Aesthetics sales were approximately $1.2 billion, down 4.2% operationally, with BOTOX and JUVÉDERM experiencing declines [16][17] - Neuroscience revenues exceeded $2.8 billion, up 19.6% operationally, driven by strong performance from UBRELVY, QULIPTA, and VRAYLAR [18][19] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The U.S. aesthetics market is currently facing challenges, with overall consumer sentiment low, impacting discretionary spending [17] - The IL-23 market is expanding rapidly, with SKYRIZI and RINVOQ maintaining strong positions despite competition from TREMFYA [49][50] - The Parkinson's disease treatment market is seeing significant uptake for VYALEV, with a competitive advantage over ONAPGO due to its 24-hour coverage [74][75] Company Strategy and Development Direction - AbbVie is focused on pipeline advancement across immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and aesthetics, with approximately 90 programs in development [7][8] - The company is investing heavily in R&D, anticipating $9 billion in adjusted R&D expense for 2025, to support numerous pipeline opportunities [7][9] - AbbVie is committed to external innovation, including recent acquisitions to enhance its psychiatry and immunology pipelines [8][30] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the company's ability to adapt to changes in the PBM model and emphasized the importance of differentiated medicines [39][44] - The outlook for 2026 remains strong, with expectations for continued growth driven by the performance of SKYRIZI, RINVOQ, and the neuroscience portfolio [52][54] - Management highlighted the potential for significant growth in the neuroscience franchise, particularly with emerging products like tavapadon and VYALEV [61][78] Other Important Information - AbbVie announced a 5.5% increase in its quarterly cash dividend, reflecting a commitment to delivering a sustainable dividend [9][34] - The company has executed approximately 30 deals since the beginning of 2024, focusing on external innovation across key growth areas [35] Q&A Session Summary Question: Implications of the new PBM model and IRA price negotiations for VRAYLAR and LINZESS - Management emphasized the adaptability of AbbVie to changes in the PBM model and stated that the outcomes of IRA negotiations would not impact long-term guidance [39][44] Question: Competitive dynamics in the IL-23 market and outlook for 2026 - Management noted strong growth for SKYRIZI and RINVOQ, with confidence in maintaining competitive positions despite the entry of TREMFYA [49][50][54] Question: Long-term outlook for SKYRIZI and RINVOQ and market stress in aesthetics - Management indicated that the long-term guidance for SKYRIZI and RINVOQ may be exceeded, while also addressing challenges in the aesthetics market and plans for revitalization [59][63]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported adjusted earnings per share of $2.46, which is $0.10 above the guidance midpoint [7][45] - Total net revenues exceeded $13.3 billion, reflecting robust growth of 9.8% on an operational basis, excluding a 1.4% unfavorable impact from foreign exchange [7][45] - The adjusted operating margin ratio was 42.3% of sales, including a 1.9% unfavorable impact from acquired IPR&D expense [46] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Immunology revenues were over $6.2 billion, with Skyrizi and Rinvoq contributing $5.1 billion in combined sales, reflecting growth of more than 65% [14][20] - Oncology revenues reached $1.6 billion, with Imbruvica global sales at $738 million (down 11.9%) and Venclexta global revenues at $665 million (up 12.3%) [20][21] - Aesthetics delivered global sales of $1.1 billion, down 10.2% on an operational basis, with BOTOX Cosmetic revenues at $556 million (down 10.7%) and Juvederm sales at $231 million (down 20%) [23][24] - Neuroscience revenues were approximately $2.3 billion, up 17% on an operational basis, with VRAYLAR global sales at $765 million (up 10.3%) [26][27] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company anticipates total net revenues of approximately $59.7 billion for the year, an increase of $700 million from previous estimates [47] - Skyrizi global revenues are now expected to be $16.5 billion, an increase of $600 million, while Rinvoq global sales are projected at $8.2 billion, an increase of $300 million [48] - US Humira revenues are expected to decrease to $3.5 billion, reflecting higher erosion from biosimilar competition [49] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company plans to invest over $10 billion in the US over the next decade to support volume growth and expansion into new areas such as obesity [10][54] - The company is focusing on advancing its internal pipeline and pursuing strategic acquisitions to drive growth, including the acquisition of Nimble Therapeutics [11][12] - The company aims for a high single-digit revenue CAGR through 2029, indicating a clear runway for growth [13] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the strong performance across therapeutic areas and raised full-year adjusted EPS guidance by $0.10 [9][45] - The company is preparing for potential impacts from sectoral tariffs but believes any related impact would be in line with peers due to its extensive US manufacturing presence [10][53] - Management highlighted the importance of a balanced approach to drug pricing and innovation, emphasizing the need for policies that support the biopharmaceutical industry [91][92] Other Important Information - The company is making significant progress in its pipeline, with several important data readouts and regulatory submissions expected throughout 2025 [44] - The company is also exploring the potential of its amylin analog for obesity treatment, with positive interim results from ongoing studies [42][43] Q&A Session Questions and Answers Question: Can you elaborate on the indications most attributable to the upside for Skyrizi and Rinvoq? - The company raised Skyrizi guidance by $600 million, with $200 million attributed to psoriasis and $400 million to IBD indications. Rinvoq was raised by $300 million across all approved indications [60][61] Question: How is the company thinking about the tail for Humira in light of erosion? - Management noted faster erosion from biosimilars and expects the Humira tail to step down further, with deeper visibility anticipated over the year [66] Question: Can you elaborate on potential mitigation strategies regarding tariffs? - The company plans to manage inventory, secure alternate sources of API, and look for cost efficiencies as potential mitigation strategies [75][76] Question: What are the expectations for the amylin program regarding dosing and efficacy? - The company is exploring higher doses in ongoing studies and anticipates larger sample sizes in future phases, with a focus on tolerability and weight loss efficacy [83][84] Question: How does the company view its manufacturing footprint in relation to US investments? - The company maintains a robust US manufacturing network and plans to invest over $10 billion to expand its production capabilities, ensuring supply assurance [123][126]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported adjusted earnings per share of $2.46, which is $0.10 above the guidance midpoint [7][45] - Total net revenues exceeded $13.3 billion, reflecting robust growth of 9.8% on an operational basis, excluding a 1.4% unfavorable impact from foreign exchange [7][45] - The adjusted operating margin ratio was 42.3% of sales, including a 1.9% unfavorable impact from acquired IPR&D expense [46] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Immunology revenues were over $6.2 billion, with Skyrizi and Rinvoq contributing $5.1 billion in combined sales, reflecting growth of more than 65% [14][20] - Oncology revenues reached $1.6 billion, with Imbruvica global sales at $738 million (down 11.9%) and Venclexta global revenues at $665 million (up 12.3%) [20][21] - Aesthetics delivered global sales of $1.1 billion, down 10.2% on an operational basis, with BOTOX Cosmetic revenues at $556 million (down 10.7%) and Juvederm sales at $231 million (down 20%) [23][24] - Neuroscience revenues were approximately $2.3 billion, up 17% on an operational basis, with VRAYLAR global sales at $765 million (up 10.3%) [26][27] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company anticipates total net revenues of approximately $59.7 billion for the year, an increase of $700 million from previous estimates [47] - Skyrizi global revenues are now expected to be $16.5 billion, an increase of $600 million, while Rinvoq global sales are projected at $8.2 billion, an increase of $300 million [48] - US Humira revenues are expected to decrease to $3.5 billion, reflecting higher erosion from biosimilar competition [49] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company plans to invest over $10 billion in the US over the next decade to support volume growth and expansion into new areas such as obesity [10][54] - The company is focused on advancing its internal pipeline and pursuing strategic acquisitions to drive growth, including the acquisition of Nimble Therapeutics [11][12] - The company aims for a high single-digit revenue CAGR through 2029, indicating a clear runway for growth [13] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the strong performance across therapeutic areas and raised full-year adjusted EPS guidance by $0.10 [9][54] - The management acknowledged potential impacts from sectoral tariffs but believes any related effects would align with peers due to the company's extensive US manufacturing presence [10][53] - Management highlighted the importance of maintaining a competitive tax policy to encourage sustainable investment in US manufacturing [54][82] Other Important Information - The company is preparing for the global launch of giant cell arteritis for Rinvoq, which is expected to further enhance its rheumatology label [19] - The company is also making significant progress in its pipeline, with several important data readouts and regulatory submissions anticipated throughout 2025 [44] Q&A Session Summary Question: Insights on Skyrizi and Rinvoq's guidance increase - The increase in guidance for Skyrizi and Rinvoq is attributed to strong performance in IBD and rheumatology indications, with specific revenue increases detailed [60][61] Question: Thoughts on Humira's erosion - Management noted faster erosion due to biosimilar competition and expects further declines as the market matures [66] Question: Mitigation strategies regarding tariffs - The company plans to manage inventory and explore cost efficiencies to mitigate potential tariff impacts, while also expanding US manufacturing capacity [75][76] Question: Pricing strategy for BoNT/E - The pricing strategy for BoNT/E will be determined closer to launch, considering its shorter duration of action and potential market dynamics [106][107] Question: Future of emraclidine in schizophrenia - The company sees potential in emraclidine and plans to initiate a multiple ascending dose study to explore higher dosing options [120][121] Question: Manufacturing footprint and investment strategy - The company maintains a robust manufacturing network and plans to continue investing in US operations while ensuring supply chain resilience [123][126]

Core Points - AEON Biopharma has appointed Rob Bancroft as President and CEO, effective April 29, 2025, with Bancroft also joining the Board of Directors [1][2] - Bancroft has over 25 years of experience in the life sciences industry, including leadership roles at Revance Therapeutics and Allergan, where he was involved in the commercialization of BOTOX [2][3] - The company is focused on advancing its ABP-450 program along the 351(k) biosimilar regulatory pathway, aiming to bring ABP-450 to the U.S. market for all current and future BOTOX indications under a single FDA approval [2][3] Company Overview - AEON Biopharma is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing ABP-450 (prabotulinumtoxinA) for various therapeutic indications, initially targeting the neurosciences market [3] - ABP-450 is the same botulinum toxin complex currently marketed for cosmetic use as Jeuveau by Evolus and is manufactured in compliance with cGMP [3] - The product has been approved as a biosimilar in Mexico and India, with AEON holding exclusive rights for therapeutic indications in the U.S., Canada, EU, UK, and other territories [3]

Leadership Transition - Marc Forth is stepping down as President and CEO of AEON Biopharma, effective April 4, 2025, to pursue another opportunity, but will remain on the Board of Directors [1] - Jost Fischer, the current Chairman of the Board, will serve as Interim CEO while the Board searches for a permanent replacement [1][2] Company Progress and Strategy - AEON is making progress along a 351(k) biosimilar regulatory pathway to potentially bring ABP-450 to the U.S. market for all of BOTOX's approved and future therapeutic indications under a single FDA approval [2] - The company anticipates a Biosimilar BPD Type 2a meeting with the FDA in the second half of 2025, with current cash balance expected to support this process [2] Product Development - AEON is focused on developing its proprietary botulinum toxin complex, ABP-450, for debilitating medical conditions, initially targeting the neurosciences market [3] - ABP-450 is the same botulinum toxin complex marketed for cosmetic use as Jeuveau by Evolus and is approved as a biosimilar in Mexico and India [3]