Alkermes plc Reports Financial Results for the Fourth Quarter and Year Ended Dec. 31, 2023 and Provides Financial Expectations for 2024

Rhea-AI Summary

Alkermes plc reported total revenues of $1.66 billion in 2023 with an 18% increase in net sales of proprietary products. The company expects a 30% EBITDA margin in 2024. Key financial highlights include GAAP net income of $356 million and diluted GAAP earnings per share of $2.10 for 2023. Revenues from LYBALVI, ARISTADAi, and VIVITROL showed significant growth. The company also announced a new share repurchase program and provided financial expectations for 2024. Recent events include the completion of the oncology business separation, facility sale to Novo Nordisk, phase 3 study results of LYBALVI, and progress in the development of ALKS 2680 for narcolepsy treatment.

Positive

• Total revenues of $1.66 billion in 2023 with an 18% increase in net sales of proprietary products.
• GAAP net income of $356 million and diluted GAAP earnings per share of $2.10 for 2023.
• Expectation to generate a 30% EBITDA margin in 2024.
• Significant revenue growth from LYBALVI, ARISTADAi, and VIVITROL.
• Introduction of a new share repurchase program.
• Financial expectations for 2024 include total revenues of $1.5-1.6 billion and net sales projections for key products.
• Recent events such as the completion of the oncology business separation, facility sale to Novo Nordisk, phase 3 study results of LYBALVI, and progress in the development of ALKS 2680 for narcolepsy treatment.

Negative

• None.

Insights

Financial Analyst

The reported revenues of $1.66 billion in 2023, along with a year-over-year increase of approximately 18% in net sales of proprietary products, demonstrate a robust financial performance for Alkermes. This performance is particularly notable given the previous year's net loss, which has turned into a GAAP net income of $356 million in 2023. The company's expectation to generate a 30% EBITDA margin in 2024 is ambitious and suggests a strong confidence in operational efficiency and profitability.

From a financial perspective, the share repurchase program authorizing up to $400 million of the company's ordinary shares is indicative of Alkermes' management confidence in the company's valuation and future prospects. This move could potentially increase shareholder value by reducing the number of shares outstanding, thus increasing earnings per share (EPS).

However, investors should note the expiration of the U.S. royalty related to INVEGA SUSTENNA in August 2024, which may impact future revenues. The effective tax rate of around 17% is also a critical factor for investors to consider in their valuation models.

Market Research Analyst

Alkermes' strategic focus on neuroscience and the growth of their proprietary commercial products like LYBALVI®, ARISTADA® and VIVITROL® is reflective of a broader industry trend towards specialization. The significant growth in LYBALVI® revenues (61% increase in the fourth quarter compared to the same period in 2022) is a testament to successful marketing efforts and the product's market acceptance.

The company's ongoing clinical development, such as the phase 3 study of LYBALVI® and the phase 1b study of ALKS 2680 for narcolepsy, are crucial for maintaining a competitive edge in the neuroscience field. Advancements in these areas could lead to new revenue streams and bolster Alkermes' market position.

Alkermes' operational expenses, particularly in R&D and SG&A, show a commitment to investing in future growth, although investors should monitor these expenses against revenue growth to ensure that they are yielding a favorable return on investment.

Legal Expert

The mention of one-time expenses related to the successful resolution of legal proceedings, including the Janssen arbitration and VIVITROL patent litigation, highlights the importance of intellectual property management in the pharmaceutical industry. While these one-time expenses might affect short-term profitability, the resolution of such disputes can reduce long-term legal risk and clarify the revenue outlook.

Furthermore, the sale of the development and manufacturing facility in Athlone, Ireland, to Novo Nordisk for a one-time cash payment of $92.5 million, pending closing conditions, is an important strategic move. It not only provides immediate cash inflow but also may streamline operations, allowing Alkermes to focus on its core capabilities in neuroscience.

—  Total Revenues of $1.66 Billion in 2023; Net Sales of Proprietary Products Increased Approximately 18% Year-Over-Year —

—  GAAP Net Income of $356 Million and Diluted GAAP Earnings per Share of $2.10 for 2023 —

—  Company Expects to Generate 30% EBITDA Margin in 2024 —

DUBLIN, Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Alkermes plc (Nasdaq: ALKS) today reported financial results for the quarter and year ended Dec. 31, 2023 and provided financial expectations for 2024.

"We entered 2024 as a pure-play neuroscience company and are well positioned to deliver on our strategic priorities to drive growth of our proprietary commercial products, advance the clinical development of ALKS 2680 for the treatment of narcolepsy, and generate significant cash flow," said Richard Pops, Chief Executive Officer of Alkermes. "Our financial expectations for 2024 reflect our sharpened strategic focus and our work to position the business for sustained profitability and growth. As we look ahead, 2024 will be an important year as we focus on maintaining strong momentum in the launch of LYBALVI^® and advancing and expanding our development pipeline. We look forward to sharing our progress."

Key Financial Highlights

Revenues
(In millions)	Three Months Ended December 31,					Twelve Months Ended December 31,
	2023		2022			2023		2022
Total Revenues	$	377.5	$	304.7		$	1,663.4	$	1,111.8
Total Proprietary Net Sales	$	242.0	$	216.1		$	920.0	$	777.6
VIVITROL®	$	102.4	$	102.0		$	400.4	$	379.5
ARISTADA®i	$	83.4	$	79.2		$	327.7	$	302.1
LYBALVI®	$	56.2	$	34.9		$	191.9	$	96.0
Profitability
(In millions)	Three Months Ended  December 31,					Twelve Months Ended December 31,
	2023		2022			2023		2022
GAAP Net Income (Loss)	$	112.8	$	(28.3)		$	355.8	$	(158.3)
GAAP Net Income (Loss) From Continuing Operations	$	160.6	$	17.2		$	519.2	$	(33.2)
Non-GAAP Net Income	$	37.4	$	24.2		$	243.7	$	57.9
Non-GAAP Net Income From Continuing Operations	$	81.8	$	67.4		$	396.5	$	174.9
EBITDA	$	32.3	$	(1.2)		$	323.8	$	(84.0)
EBITDA From Continuing Operations	$	72.8	$	34.6		$	486.3	$	50.6

Please refer to Note 2 below for details related to certain tax provisions recorded during the quarter ended Dec. 31, 2023 which impacted GAAP Net Income and Non-GAAP Net Income during the quarter.

Revenue Highlights

LYBALVI

-  Revenues for the fourth quarter and year ended Dec. 31, 2023 were $56.2 million and $191.9 million, respectively.

-  Fourth quarter revenues and total prescriptions grew 61% and 65%, respectively, compared to the fourth quarter of 2022.

ARISTADAⁱ

-  Revenues for the fourth quarter and year ended Dec. 31, 2023 were $83.4 million and $327.7 million, respectively.

-  Fourth quarter revenues and total prescriptions (on a months of therapy basis) grew 5% and 4%, respectively, compared to the fourth quarter of 2022.

VIVITROL

-  Revenues for the fourth quarter and year ended Dec. 31, 2023 were $102.4 million and $400.4 million, respectively.

Manufacturing & Royalties

-  Royalty revenues from INVEGA SUSTENNA^®/XEPLION^®, INVEGA TRINZA^®/TREVICTA^® and INVEGA HAFYERA^®/BYANNLI^® for the fourth quarter and year ended Dec. 31, 2023 were $75.2 million and $486.1 million, respectively. 2023 royalty revenues included $195.4 million of back royalties and associated interest related to U.S. net sales of these products in 2022, following favorable resolution of the arbitration proceedings related to these products in the second quarter of 2023.

-  VUMERITY^® revenues for the fourth quarter and year ended Dec. 31, 2023 were $33.6 million and $129.3 million, respectively.

Key Operating Expenses

Please see Note 1 below for details regarding discontinued operations.

(In millions)			Three Months Ended December 31,				Twelve Months Ended December 31,
			2023		2022		2023		2022
R&D Expense – Continuing Operations			$	73.9	$	73.0	$	270.8	$	272.7
R&D Expense – Discontinued Operations			$	21.5	$	31.6	$	116.2	$	121.1
SG&A Expense – Continuing Operations			$	169.8	$	152.9	$	689.8	$	590.8
SG&A Expense – Discontinued Operations			$	19.4	$	4.7	$	48.6	$	15.0

Year-over-year increase in SG&A expense related to continuing operations was driven primarily by investment in the LYBALVI direct-to-consumer advertising campaign and certain one-time expenses related to the successful resolution of legal proceedings including the Janssen arbitration and VIVITROL patent litigation.

Balance Sheet

At Dec. 31, 2023, the company recorded cash, cash equivalents and total investments of $813.4 million, compared to $740.1 million at Dec. 31, 2022. The company's total debt outstanding as of Dec. 31, 2023 was $290.7 million.

Share Repurchase Program
On Feb. 15, 2024, the company's board of directors approved a new share repurchase program, authorizing the company to repurchase up to $400 million of the company's ordinary shares (exclusive of any fees, commissions or other expenses related to such repurchases). The program does not have an expiration date and can be discontinued at any time. Please refer to Note 3 below for further details.

Financial Expectations for 2024
All line items are according to GAAP, except as otherwise noted.

In millions		2024 Expectations
Total Revenues a		$1,500 – $1,600
VIVITROL Net Sales		$410 – $430
ARISTADAi Net Sales		$340 – $360
LYBALVI Net Sales		$275 – $295
Cost of Goods Sold		$230 – $250
R&D Expenses		$225 – $255
SG&A Expenses		$625 – $655
GAAP Net Income b		$350 – $390
Non-GAAP Net Income b		$465 – $505
EBITDA		$445 – $485
Effective Tax Rate		~17%

a Expected Total Revenues reflect expiration of the U.S. royalty related to INVEGA SUSTENNA in August 2024.

b Expected 2024 weighted average basic share count of approximately 169.0 million shares outstanding and a weighted average diluted share count of approximately 173.0 million shares outstanding.

Recent Events

-  In November 2023, the company completed the separation of its oncology business into Mural Oncology plc, a new, independent, publicly-traded company.

-  In December 2023, the company announced that it had entered into a definitive agreement to sell its development and manufacturing facility in Athlone, Ireland to Novo Nordisk. Under the terms of the agreement, upon closing of the transaction, Alkermes will be entitled to a one-time cash payment of $92.5 million for the facility and related assets, subject to customary adjustments in accordance with the agreement. The transaction is expected to close in mid-2024, subject to certain closing conditions.

-  In January 2024, the company announced topline results from a phase 3, open-label extension study assessing the long-term safety, tolerability and durability of treatment effect of LYBALVI in patients with schizophrenia, schizophreniform disorder or bipolar I disorder for up to four years of treatment, following treatment received in prior LYBALVI studies.

-  In January 2024, the company announced that it had completed the narcolepsy type 1 cohort in its phase 1b study of ALKS 2680, the company's novel, investigational orexin 2 receptor agonist in development for the treatment of narcolepsy. The data supported dose selection of 4 mg, 6 mg, and 8 mg once daily for the planned phase 2 study in narcolepsy type 1, which the company plans to initiate in the first half of 2024.

Notes and Explanations

1. The company determined that upon the separation of its oncology business, completed on Nov. 15, 2023, the oncology business met the criteria for discontinued operations in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 205, Discontinued Operations. Accordingly, the accompanying consolidated financial statements for all periods presented have been updated to present the assets and liabilities associated with the oncology business as discontinued operations on the consolidated balance sheets, and the results of all discontinued operations reported as a separate component of loss in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss).

2. During the quarter ended Dec. 31, 2023, the company recorded a $102.2 million net tax benefit from continuing operations and an income tax provision of $6.9 million from discontinued operations driven by a $161.0 million tax benefit related to the partial release of a valuation allowance against certain Irish deferred tax assets, partially offset by

(i)  an income tax expense related to a reduced foreign derived intangible income deduction following the publication of new guidance on the application of Section 174 of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and

(ii)  a one-time charge related to the transfer of certain intellectual property in connection with the separation of the company's oncology business. 

The tax benefit related to the release of the valuation allowance was excluded from non-GAAP net income due to the one-time nature of the benefit.

3. Under the share repurchase program, the company may repurchase ordinary shares of the company from time to time in an aggregate amount of up to $400 million (exclusive of any fees, commissions or other expenses related to such repurchases), subject to general business and market conditions and other investment opportunities, through open market purchases, conducted through Rule 10b5-1 plans or 10b-18 plans pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or through other mechanisms permitted by the company's constitution.

Conference Call
Alkermes will host a conference call and webcast presentation with accompanying slides at 8:00 a.m. EST (1:00 p.m. GMT) on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024, to discuss these financial results and provide an update on the company. The webcast may be accessed on the Investors section of Alkermes' website at www.alkermes.com. The conference call may be accessed by dialing +1 877 407 2988 for U.S. callers and +1 201 389 0923 for international callers. In addition, a replay of the conference call may be accessed by visiting Alkermes' website.

About Alkermes plc
Alkermes plc is a global biopharmaceutical company that seeks to develop innovative medicines in the field of neuroscience. The company has a portfolio of proprietary commercial products for the treatment of alcohol dependence, opioid dependence, schizophrenia and bipolar I disorder, and a pipeline of clinical and preclinical candidates in development for neurological disorders. Headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, Alkermes has a research and development center in Waltham, Massachusetts; a research and manufacturing facility in Athlone, Ireland; and a manufacturing facility in Wilmington, Ohio. For more information, please visit Alkermes' website at www.alkermes.com.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures
This press release includes information about certain financial measures that are not prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the U.S. (GAAP), including non-GAAP net income and EBITDA. These non-GAAP measures are not based on any standardized methodology prescribed by GAAP and are not necessarily comparable to similar measures presented by other companies.

Non-GAAP net income adjusts for certain one-time and non-cash charges by excluding from GAAP results: share-based compensation expense; amortization; depreciation; non-cash net interest expense; change in the fair value of contingent consideration; certain other one-time or non-cash items; and the income tax effect of these reconciling items. EBITDA represents earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization; earnings include share-based compensation expense.

The company's management and board of directors utilize these non-GAAP financial measures to evaluate the company's performance. The company provides these non-GAAP financial measures of the company's performance to investors because management believes that these non-GAAP financial measures, when viewed with the company's results under GAAP and the accompanying reconciliations, are useful in identifying underlying trends in ongoing operations. However, non-GAAP net income and EBITDA are not measures of financial performance under GAAP and, accordingly, should not be considered as alternatives to GAAP measures as indicators of operating performance. Further, non-GAAP net income and EBITDA should not be considered measures of the company's liquidity.

A reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP financial measures has been provided in the tables included in this press release.

Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements 
Certain statements set forth in this press release constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended, including, but not limited to, statements concerning: the company's expectations concerning its future financial and operating performance, business plans or prospects, including its ability to grow its proprietary commercial products, generate cash and sustain profitability; the company's expectations regarding advancement of its development pipeline, including plans and expected timelines for the  ALKS 2680 clinical development program, including initiation of the phase 2 study; the company's expectations regarding its share repurchase program; and the company's expectations regarding the sale of its development and manufacturing facility in Athlone, Ireland. The company cautions that forward-looking statements are inherently uncertain. The forward-looking statements are neither promises nor guarantees and they are necessarily subject to a high degree of uncertainty and risk. Actual performance and results may differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements due to various risks and uncertainties. These risks and uncertainties include, among others: whether the company is able to sustain profitability; the unfavorable outcome of arbitration or litigation, including so-called "Paragraph IV" litigation and other patent litigation which may lead to competition from generic drug manufacturers, or other disputes related to the company's products or products using the company's proprietary technologies; clinical development activities may not be completed on time or at all; the results of the company's development activities may not be positive, or predictive of final results from such activities, results of future development activities or real-world results; the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) or regulatory authorities outside the U.S. may not agree with the company's regulatory approval strategies; the FDA or regulatory authorities outside the U.S. may make adverse decisions regarding the company's products; the company and its licensees may not be able to continue to successfully commercialize their products or support revenue growth from such products; there may be a reduction in payment rate or reimbursement for the company's products or an increase in the company's financial obligations to government payers; the company's products may prove difficult to manufacture, be precluded from commercialization by the proprietary rights of third parties, or have unintended side effects, adverse reactions or incidents of misuse; and those risks and uncertainties described under the heading "Risk Factors" in the company's Annual Report on Form 10-K and in subsequent filings made by the company with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), which are available on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. Existing and prospective investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. Except as required by law, the company disclaims any intention or responsibility for updating or revising any forward-looking statements contained in this press release.

VIVITROL^® is a registered trademark of Alkermes, Inc.; ARISTADA^®, ARISTADA INITIO^® and LYBALVI^® are registered trademarks of Alkermes Pharma Ireland Limited, used by Alkermes, Inc. under license; BYANNLI^®, INVEGA^®, INVEGA HAFYERA^®, INVEGA SUSTENNA^®, INVEGA TRINZA^®, TREVICTA^® and XEPLION^® are registered trademarks of Johnson & Johnson or its affiliated companies; and VUMERITY^® is a registered trademark of Biogen MA Inc., used by Alkermes under license.

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i The term "ARISTADA" as used in this press release refers to ARISTADA and ARISTADA INITIO®, unless the context indicates otherwise.

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Alkermes plc and Subsidiaries Selected Financial Information (Unaudited)
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations - GAAP		Three Months Ended		Three Months Ended
(In thousands, except per share data)		December 31, 2023		December 31, 2022
Revenues:
Product sales, net		$                  241,972		$                  216,117
Manufacturing and royalty revenues		135,500		88,546
Research and development revenue		3		11
Total Revenues		377,475		304,674
Expenses:
Cost of goods manufactured and sold		70,126		53,954
Research and development		73,933		73,011
Selling, general and administrative		169,789		152,852
Amortization of acquired intangible assets		8,996		9,165
Total Expenses		322,844		288,982
Operating Income		54,631		15,692
Other Income (Expense), net:
Interest income		9,749		3,921
Interest expense		(6,054)		(4,769)
Other expense, net		(10)		(258)
Total Other Income (Expense), net		3,685		(1,106)
Income Before Income Taxes		58,316		14,586
Income Tax Benefit		(102,236)		(2,589)
Net Income From Continuing Operations		160,552		17,175
Loss from Discontinued Operations — Net of Tax		$                  (47,773)		$                  (45,429)
Net Income (Loss) — GAAP		$                  112,779		$                  (28,254)
GAAP Earnings (Loss) Per Share - Basic:
From continuing operations		$                        0.96		$                        0.10
From discontinued operations		$                      (0.29)		$                      (0.28)
Earnings (loss) per share		$                        0.68		$                      (0.17)
GAAP Earnings (Loss) Per Share - Diluted:
From continuing operations		$                        0.94		$                        0.10
From discontinued operations		$                      (0.28)		$                      (0.27)
Earnings (loss) per share		$                        0.66		$                      (0.17)
Weighted Average Number of Ordinary Shares Outstanding:
Basic  — GAAP and Non-GAAP		166,898		164,336
Diluted — GAAP and Non-GAAP		170,138		169,304
An itemized reconciliation between net income from continuing operations on a GAAP basis and EBITDA is as follows:
Net Income from Continuing Operations		$                  160,552		$                    17,175
Adjustments:
Depreciation expense		9,225		10,013
Amortization expense		8,996		9,165
Interest income		(9,749)		(3,921)
Interest expense		6,054		4,769
Income tax (benefit) provision		(102,236)		(2,589)
EBITDA from Continuing Operations		72,842		34,612
EBITDA from Discontinued Operations		(40,537)		(35,777)
EBITDA		$                    32,305		$                    (1,165)
An itemized reconciliation between net income from continuing operations on a GAAP basis and non-GAAP net income is as follows:
Net Income from Continuing Operations		$                  160,552		$                    17,175
Adjustments:
Share-based compensation expense		22,776		24,692
Depreciation expense		9,225		10,013
Amortization expense		8,996		9,165
Separation expense		19,084		1,355
Income tax effect related to reconciling items		22,011		4,847
Deferred tax valuation release		(160,953)		—
Non-cash net interest expense		115		116
Non-GAAP Net Income from Continuing Operations		81,806		67,363
Non-GAAP Net Loss from Discontinued Operations		(44,383)		(43,142)
Non-GAAP Net Income		$                    37,423		$                    24,221
Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share from continuing operations		$                        0.48		$                        0.40
Non-GAAP diluted loss per share from discontinued operations		$                      (0.26)		$                      (0.25)
Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share		$                        0.22		$                        0.14
Alkermes plc and Subsidiaries
Selected Financial Information (Unaudited)
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations - GAAP		Year Ended		Year Ended
(In thousands, except per share data)		December 31, 2023		December 31, 2022
Revenues:
Product sales, net		$                  919,998		$                  777,552
Manufacturing and royalty revenues		743,388		331,983
License revenue		—		2,000
Research and development revenue		19		260
Total Revenues		1,663,405		1,111,795
Expenses:
Cost of goods manufactured and sold		253,037		218,068
Research and development		270,806		272,702
Selling, general and administrative		689,751		590,751
Amortization of acquired intangible assets		35,689		36,363
Total Expenses		1,249,283		1,117,884
Operating Income (Loss)		414,122		(6,089)
Other Income (Expense), net:
Interest income		30,854		7,629
Interest expense		(23,032)		(13,040)
Change in the fair value of contingent consideration		—		(21,750)
Other (expense) income, net		(425)		2,122
Total Other Income (Expense), net		7,397		(25,039)
Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes		421,519		(31,128)
Income Tax (Benefit) Provision		(97,638)		2,024
Net Income (Loss) From Continuing Operations		519,157		(33,152)
Discontinued Operations — Net of Tax		(163,400)		(125,115)
Net Income (Loss) — GAAP		$                  355,757		$                (158,267)
GAAP Earnings (Loss) Per Share - Basic:
From continuing operations		$                        3.12		$                      (0.20)
From discontinued operations		$                      (0.98)		$                      (0.76)
Earnings (loss) per share		$                        2.14		$                      (0.97)
GAAP Earnings (Loss) Per Share - Diluted:
From continuing operations		$                        3.06		$                      (0.20)
From discontinued operations		$                      (0.96)		$                      (0.76)
Earnings (loss) per share		$                        2.10		$                      (0.97)
Weighted Average Number of Ordinary Shares Outstanding:
Basic  — GAAP and Non-GAAP		166,223		163,742
Diluted — GAAP		169,730		163,742
Diluted — Non-GAAP		169,730		168,362
An itemized reconciliation between net income (loss) from continuing operations on a GAAP basis and EBITDA is as follows:
Net Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations		$                  519,157		$                  (33,152)
Adjustments:
Depreciation expense		36,921		39,959
Amortization expense		35,689		36,363
Interest income		(30,854)		(7,629)
Interest expense		23,032		13,040
Income tax (benefit) provision		(97,638)		2,024
EBITDA from Continuing Operations		486,307		50,605
EBITDA from Discontinued Operations		(162,484)		(134,637)
EBITDA		$                  323,823		$                  (84,032)
An itemized reconciliation between net income (loss) from continuing operations on a GAAP basis and non-GAAP net income is as follows:
Net Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations		$                  519,157		$                  (33,152)
Adjustments:
Share-based compensation expense		92,719		87,676
Depreciation expense		36,921		39,959
Amortization expense		35,689		36,363
Separation expense		38,364		1,355
Income tax effect related to reconciling items		25,343		2,254
Final award in the Janssen arbitration (2022 back royalties and interest)		(197,092)		—
Deferred tax valuation release		(160,953)		—
Restructuring		5,938		—
Non-cash net interest expense		461		466
Reduction in the fair value of contingent consideration and other related assets		—		24,032
Legal settlement		—		15,905
Non-GAAP Net Income from Continuing Operations		396,547		174,858
Non-GAAP Net Loss from Discontinued Operations		(152,894)		(116,999)
Non-GAAP Net Income		$                  243,653		$                    57,859
Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share from continuing operations		$                        2.34		$                        1.04
Non-GAAP diluted loss per share from discontinued operations		$                      (0.90)		$                      (0.69)
Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share		$                        1.44		$                        0.34

 

Alkermes plc and Subsidiaries
Selected Financial Information (Unaudited)
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets		December 31,		December 31,
(In thousands)		2023		2022
Cash, cash equivalents and total investments		$                             813,378		$                             740,075
Receivables		332,477		287,967
Inventory		186,406		181,418
Contract assets		706		8,929
Prepaid expenses and other current assets		98,166		41,203
Property, plant and equipment, net		226,943		222,919
Intangible assets, net and goodwill		85,018		120,707
Assets held for sale		94,260		93,871
Assets from discontinued operations		—		40,087
Other assets		298,869		226,802
Total Assets		$                          2,136,223		$                          1,963,978
Long-term debt — current portion		$                                 3,000		$                                 3,000
Other current liabilities		512,678		488,898
Long-term debt		287,730		290,270
Liabilities from discontinued operations		4,542		19,386
Other long-term liabilities		125,587		118,671
Total shareholders' equity		1,202,686		1,043,753
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity		$                          2,136,223		$                          1,959,436
Ordinary shares outstanding (in thousands)		166,980		164,377
This selected financial information should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in Alkermes plc's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, which the company intends to file in February 2024.

 

Alkermes plc and Subsidiaries
Amounts included in Discontinued Operations
		Three Months		Three Months		Three Months		Three Months		Year
		Ended		Ended		Ended		Ended		Ended
		March 31,		June 30,		September 30,		December 31,		December 31,
(In thousands)		2023		2023		2023		2023		2023
Cost of goods manufactured and sold		$                    11		$                    11		$                    11		$                      6		$                   39
Research and development		29,867		32,563		32,262		21,485		116,177
Selling, general and administrative		6,644		9,502		13,073		19,368		48,587
Income tax (benefit) provision		(6,727)		(40)		(1,550)		6,914		(1,403)
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax		$           29,795		$           42,036		$           43,796		$           47,773		$        163,400
		Three Months		Three Months		Three Months		Three Months		Year
		Ended		Ended		Ended		Ended		Ended
		March 31,		June 30,		September 30,		December 31,		December 31,
(In thousands)		2022		2022		2022		2022		2022
Cost of goods manufactured and sold		$                    10		$                    10		$                    10		$                    10		$                   40
Research and development		29,161		27,475		32,929		31,575		121,140
Selling, general and administrative		3,201		3,488		3,618		4,689		14,996
Income tax (benefit) provision		(22,883)		1,374		1,293		9,155		(11,061)
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax		$             9,489		$           32,347		$           37,850		$           45,429		$        125,115

 

Alkermes plc and Subsidiaries
Revenues for Calendar Year 2023 and 2022
		Three Months		Three Months		Three Months		Three Months		Year
		Ended		Ended		Ended		Ended		Ended
		March 31,		June 30,		September 30,		December 31,		December 31,
(In thousands)		2023		2023		2023		2023		2023
Revenues:
VIVITROL		$             96,659		$           102,070		$             99,305		$           102,385		$        400,419
ARISTADA		80,077		82,410		81,834		83,369		327,690
LYBALVI		37,991		46,997		50,683		56,218		191,889
Total Proprietary Sales		214,727		231,477		231,822		241,972		919,998
PARTNERED LONG-ACTING ANTIPSYCHOTICS (1)		24,543		326,380		90,993		81,461		523,377
VUMERITY		28,874		32,295		34,561		33,596		129,326
Key Commercial Product Revenues		268,144		590,152		357,376		357,029		1,572,701
Legacy Product Revenues		19,445		27,238		23,559		20,443		90,685
Research and Development Revenues		6		7		3		3		19
Total Revenues		$        287,595		$        617,397		$        380,938		$        377,475		$     1,663,405
		Three Months		Three Months		Three Months		Three Months		Year
		Ended		Ended		Ended		Ended		Ended
		March 31,		June 30,		September 30,		December 31,		December 31,
(In thousands)		2022		2022		2022		2022		2022
Revenues:
VIVITROL		$             84,854		$             96,105		$             96,534		$           101,985		$        379,478
ARISTADA		72,485		74,622		75,719		79,226		302,052
LYBALVI		13,929		20,060		27,127		34,906		96,022
Total Proprietary Sales		171,268		190,787		199,380		216,117		777,552
PARTNERED LONG-ACTING ANTIPSYCHOTICS (1)		54,480		37,039		36,965		37,085		165,569
VUMERITY		30,595		26,170		26,250		32,481		115,496
Key Commercial Product Revenues		256,343		253,996		262,595		285,683		1,058,617
Legacy Product Revenues		20,095		22,117		(10,274)		18,980		50,918
License Revenue		2,000	`	—		—		—		2,000
Research and Development Revenues		107		106		36		11		260
Total Revenues		$        278,545		$        276,219		$        252,357		$        304,674		$     1,111,795

(1) - Includes RISPERDAL CONSTA, INVEGA SUSTENNA/XEPLION, INVEGA TRINZA/TREVICTA and INVEGA HAFYERA/BYANNLI.

 

Alkermes plc and Subsidiaries
2024 Guidance — GAAP to EBITDA
An itemized reconciliation between projected net income on a GAAP basis and EBITDA is as follows:
(In millions, except per share data)		Amount
Projected Net Income — GAAP		$            370.0
Adjustments:
Net interest income		(16.0)
Depreciation expense		35.0
Amortization expense		1.0
Provision for income taxes		75.0
Projected EBITDA		$            465.0
Projected Net Income on a GAAP basis and Projected EBITDA reflect mid-points within ranges of estimated guidance.

 

Alkermes plc and Subsidiaries
2024 Guidance — GAAP to Non-GAAP Adjustments
An itemized reconciliation between projected earnings per share on a GAAP basis and projected earnings per share on a non- GAAP basis is as follows:
(In millions, except per share data)		Amount		Shares		Earnings Per Share
Projected Net Income — GAAP		$            370.0		173.0		$                2.14
Adjustments:
Share-based compensation expense		86.0
Depreciation expense		35.0
Amortization expense		1.0
Non-cash net interest expense		0.5
Income tax effect related to reconciling items		(7.5)
Projected Net Income — Non-GAAP		$            485.0		173.0		$                2.80
Projected GAAP and non-GAAP measures reflect mid-points within ranges of estimated guidance.

 

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FAQ

What were Alkermes plc's total revenues in 2023?

Alkermes plc reported total revenues of $1.66 billion in 2023.

What was the increase in net sales of proprietary products in 2023?

The net sales of proprietary products increased approximately 18% year-over-year.

What is the ticker symbol for Alkermes plc?

The ticker symbol for Alkermes plc is ALKS.

What is the GAAP net income for 2023?

Alkermes plc reported a GAAP net income of $356 million for 2023.

What are the financial expectations for Alkermes plc in 2024?

Alkermes plc expects total revenues of $1.5-1.6 billion, with net sales projections for key products, in 2024.

What recent events have impacted Alkermes plc?

Recent events include the completion of the oncology business separation, facility sale to Novo Nordisk, phase 3 study results of LYBALVI, and progress in the development of ALKS 2680 for narcolepsy treatment.