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TEVA(TEVA) - 2025 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript
TEVATEVA(US:TEVA)2025-05-07 13:00

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenue increased by 5% to GBP 3.9 billion, adjusted EBITDA rose by 3%, and non-GAAP EPS increased by 8% to $0.52 [6][26][30] - Non-GAAP gross margin improved by 140 basis points year over year to 52.8% [27] - Net debt to EBITDA ratio remained just above 3 times [30] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Innovative brands generated $589 million in sales, a 45% increase year over year, driven by AUSTEDO (up 39%), AJOVY (up 26%), and UZEDI (doubled to $39 million) [8][12][13] - Generics business grew by 3% year on year, with 5% growth in the U.S. [15][16] - Biosimilars launched two products in the U.S. and have five more planned for 2025 to 2027 [17][18] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - U.S. business for AUSTEDO increased by 40%, with over 60% of new patients on AUSTEDO XR [9][10] - UZEDI gained over 60% market share in the long-acting risperidone market [12] - AJOVY confirmed guidance for $600 million in sales, with strong growth in Europe and international markets [14] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on transforming from a generics powerhouse to a leading biopharmaceutical company, emphasizing innovative products and capital allocation [21][34] - The goal is to achieve a 30% operating margin by 2027, supported by a shift towards high-margin innovative products [23][34] - The company plans to modernize operations, reduce costs, and optimize procurement to drive growth [21][34] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in achieving 2027 targets, driven by innovative product growth and effective cost management [19][20] - The company is navigating macroeconomic challenges, including tariffs, without significant impact on business [32][33] - Management highlighted the importance of maintaining a strong U.S. manufacturing footprint to mitigate risks [32][33] Other Important Information - The company has absorbed the impact of new U.S. tariffs in its updated guidance for 2025 [25][32] - The divestiture of the Japanese generics business has been completed, affecting revenue guidance for 2025 [37][38] Q&A Session Summary Question: Transition from generics to biopharma - Management clarified that the generics business remains a crucial part of the strategy, supporting innovation and cost discipline [60][61] Question: Future savings potential - Management indicated that the $700 million in savings is part of an ongoing journey, with continuous efforts to drive efficiencies [61] Question: Impact of Revlimid on EBITDA - Management confirmed that EBITDA will increase in absolute dollars in 2026, despite headwinds from generic Revlimid [76][78] Question: Tariff impact on pricing - Management stated that they have mitigated tariff impacts and have a strong U.S. manufacturing presence to support pricing strategies [70][72] Question: Resource allocation for investments - Management assured that cost reductions will not hinder investments in the innovative portfolio, emphasizing capital allocation efficiency [87][88]