Swedish Orphan Biovitrum AB (publ) (Sobi(TM)) today announced its results for the fourth quarter and full year 2015. Revenues for the full year totalled SEK 3,228 M (2,607), an increase of 24 per cent compared to previous year. Revenues for the fourth quarter were 15 per cent higher year-on-year and the product revenues grew 21 per cent, with Orfadin® (nitisinone) and Kineret® (anakinra) delivering strong performance.
Business Summary Q4 2015
Financial Summary Q4 2015 (Q4 2014)
Financial Summary FY 2015 (2014)
"2015 was a pivotal year for Sobi. We delivered strong financial results, welcomed many new colleagues, expanded our geographic footprint and received important regulatory approvals for our products," said Sobi's CEO and President Geoffrey McDonough. "The approval of Elocta in particular - our extended half-life haemophilia A treatment - has the potential to create a true paradigm shift in the treatment of and protection against bleeding and joint damage for people with haemophilia A. We are focused on expanding our reach on the foundation of these achievements going forward."
Financial Summary | |||||||
Q4 | Q4 | Full year | Full year | ||||
Amounts in SEK M | 2015 | 2014 | Change | 2015 | 2014 | Change | |
Total revenues | 814 | 705 | 15% | 3 228 | 2 607 | 24% | |
Gross profit | 520 | 427 | 22% | 2 007 | 1 548 | 30% | |
Gross margin | 64% | 60% | 62% | 59% | |||
EBITA1 | 90 | 38 | >100% | 433 | -43 | >100% | |
EBITA excluding write-offs | 90 | 63 | 41% | 433 | 307 | 41% | |
EBIT (Operating profit/loss) | 17 | -33 | >100% | 146 | -325 | >100% | |
Profit/loss for the period | -9 | -17 | 48% | 68 | -268 | >100% | |
12014 FY includes write-offs relating to Kiobrina® of SEK 325 M (Q1) and Multiferon of SEK 25M (Q4). |
Outlook 2016[1]
For 2016, Sobi expects total revenues for the full year to be in the range of SEK 4,300 to 4,500 M, and gross margin is expected be in the range of 66 to 68 per cent. EBITA for the full year is expected to be in the range of SEK 700 to 800 M.
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Sobi's report for the fourth quarter and full year 2015 can be found on http://www.sobi.com/Investors--Media/Reports/.
About Sobi(TM)
Sobi is an international speciality healthcare company dedicated to rare diseases. Our mission is to develop and deliver innovative therapies and services to improve the lives of patients. The product portfolio is primary focused on Haemophilia, Inflammation and Genetic diseases. We also market a portfolio of speciality and rare disease products for partner companies across Europe, the Middle East, North Africa and Russia. Sobi is a pioneer in biotechnology with world-class capabilities in protein biochemistry and biologics manufacturing. In 2015, Sobi had total revenues of SEK 3.2 billion (USD 385 M) and approximately 700 employees. The share (STO:SOBI) is listed on NASDAQ OMX Stockholm. More information is available at www.sobi.com.
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Sobi announces the information set out in this press release pursuant to the Swedish Securities Market Act. The information was submitted for publication at 08:00 CET on 26 February 2016.
[1] 2016 will be impacted by a one-time credit for Elocta estimated to be SEK 300 to 325 M. This one-time credit will be reported in the Profit and Loss statement but will not impact cash. Operating expenses includes Sobi share of ongoing costs for Elocta, estimated to be SEK 200 to 250 M. The outlook excludes the impact of an anticipated Alprolix approval and launch in 2016.
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