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AstraZeneca PLC — Regulatory Filings 2016
Nov 10, 2016
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FORM 6-K
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Report of Foreign Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the month of November 2016
Commission File Number: 001-11960
AstraZeneca PLC
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Cambridge Biomedical Campus
Cambridge CB2 0AA
United Kingdom
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AstraZeneca PLC
10 November 2016 07:00
Y ear-To-Date and Q3 2016 Results
Performance in line with our expectations
Financial Summary
| YTD 2016 — $m | % change | Q3 2016 — $m | % change | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CER 1 | Actual | CER | Actual | |||
| Total Revenue | 17,417 | (3) | (5) | 5,699 | (4) | (4) |
| Product | ||||||
| Sales | 16,059 | (6) | (8) | 5,025 | (14) | (14) |
| Externalisation | ||||||
| Revenue | 1,358 | 56 | 55 | 674 | n/m | n/m |
| Reported Operating | ||||||
| Profit | 2,369 | (26) | (22) | 1,028 | (29) | (12) |
| Core Operating Profit 2 | 4,695 | (13) | (12) | 1,696 | (13) | (2) |
| Reported Earnings Per Share | ||||||
| (EPS) | $1.31 | (26) | (18) | $0.80 | 4 | 32 |
| Core EPS | $3.10 | (10) | (7) | $1.32 | 12 | 28 |
The Reported and Core EPS performance in Q3 2016 included a non-recurring tax benefit of $0.36, resulting from agreements on transfer pricing arrangements between various tax authorities.
● Total Revenue declined by 3% in the year to date to $17,417m, reflecting a decline in Product Sales that was driven by the entry in the US of multiple Crestor generic medicines
● Continued good progress on cost control:
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Reported and Core R&D expenses grew by 4% to $1,402m and were stable at $1,337m in the third quarter, respectively
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Reported and Core SG&A expenses reduced by 8% to $2,403m and by 12% to $1,892m in the third quarter, respectively
● Reported EPS declined by 26% in the year to date, reflecting the fall in Product Sales. Core EPS declined by 10%, reflecting the phasing of Other Operating Income towards the final quarter of the year
● Full-year financial guidance remains unchanged
Commercial Highlights
The Growth Platforms grew by 6% in the year to date (Q3 2016: Up by 3%):
● Emerging Markets: 6% growth supported by China (up by 10%); Latin America sales declined by 11%, impacted by the reduction of activities in Venezuela
● Diabetes: Growth of 13%. Farxiga became the Company's largest-selling Diabetes medicine . Slower Diabetes growth of 6% in the third quarter, reflecting an expected decline in the sales of Onglyza
● Respiratory: A decline of 2%, with marked declines in the sale of Symbicort in the US and Europe, reflecting the competitive environment and a Q3 rebate true-up in the US
● Brilinta : Growth of 39%. Deceleration in the third quarter, a function of wholesaler stocking in the comparative period
● New Oncology: Strong sales of $197m in Q3 2016 (H1: $251m), driven by Tagrisso and Lynparza
Achieving Scientific Leadership: Progress Since The Last Results Announcement
| Regulatory
Approvals | - Brilinta - cardiovascular (CV) disease
(JP) |
| --- | --- |
| Regulatory
Submissions /Acceptances | - Faslodex - breast cancer
(1st line) (JP) - Tagrisso - lung cancer
(CN)* - ZS-9 - hyperkalaemia
(US) |
| Positive
Phase III Data Readouts | - Lynparza - ovarian cancer (2nd
line) - Farxiga + Bydureon - type-2
diabetes - benralizumab - severe, uncontrolled
asthma |
| Other
Key Developments | - Priority Review Designation: Tagrisso (CN) - Fast Track Designation: AZD3293 -
Alzheimer's disease (US) |
Pascal Soriot, Chief Executive Officer, commenting on the results said :
" The performance in the third quarter was in line with our expectations, reflecting the transitional impact from the first full quarter of generic competition to Crestor in the US. We sharpened significantly our focus on our three therapy areas, by prioritising our portfolio through externalisation and divestments. This focus, underpinned by our productivity initiatives, supported the rapid reduction in SG&A costs. This enabled our increased investment in Oncology, as well as in China and launched new medicines in key markets.
Our late-stage pipeline continued to advance at a pace we could not have anticipated three years ago, as we saw with recent positive results for Tagrisso in lung cancer, Lynparza in ovarian cancer and our first respiratory biologic medicine, benralizumab, in severe, uncontrolled asthma.
Importantly, we are entering an intensive period of news flow over the next twelve months, in particular revealing the potential of our Immuno-Oncology and targeted medicines. Our focus on scientific excellence keeps us on track with our goals, as we approach an inflection point of a pipeline designed to transform our company and the lives of patients. "
FY 2016 Guidance
Guidance for FY 2016 is unchanged and is shown at CER 1 :
| Total
Revenue | A low to
mid single-digit percentage decline |
| --- | --- |
| Core
EPS | A low to
mid single-digit percentage decline |
The above guidance incorporates the dilutive effects arising from the Acerta Pharma B.V. (Acerta Pharma) and ZS Pharma, Inc. (ZS Pharma) transactions announced in FY 2015.
Core R&D costs are now expected to be ahead of those in FY 2015. The Company will materially reduce Core SG&A costs in FY 2016 versus the prior year. These measures are based on constant exchange rates.
The Company presents Core EPS guidance. It is unable to provide guidance on a Reported/GAAP basis because the Company cannot reliably forecast material elements of the Reported/GAAP result, including the fair-value adjustments arising on acquisition-related liabilities, intangible-asset impairment charges and legal-settlement provisions.
FY 2016 Currency Impact
Based on average exchange rates in the year to date and the Company's published currency sensitivities, there is expected to be an immaterial impact from currency movements on Total Revenue in FY 2016. Core EPS is expected to benefit from currency movements by a low to mid single-digit percentage versus the prior year. Further details on currency sensitivities are contained within the Operating and Financial Review.
Notes
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All growth rates and guidance are shown at constant exchange rates (CER) unless otherwise specified.
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See the Operating and Financial Review for a definition of Core financial measures and a reconciliation of Core to Reported financial measures.
Pipeline: Forthcoming Major News Flow
Innovation is critical to addressing unmet patient needs and is at the heart of the Company's growth strategy. The focus on research and development is designed to yield strong results from the pipeline.
| Q4
2016 | Tagrisso - lung cancer: Regulatory
submission (US, EU) (AURA3) roxadustat - anaemia: Rolling
regulatory submission (CN) benralizumab
- severe, uncontrolled asthma: Regulatory submission (US,
EU) |
| --- | --- |
| H1
2017 | Faslodex - breast cancer (1st line): Regulatory decision
(JP); regulatory submission (US, EU) Lynparza - breast cancer: Data
readout Lynparza - ovarian cancer (2nd line): Regulatory
submission durva +
treme - lung cancer (MYSTIC): Data readout durva +
treme - lung cancer (ARCTIC): Data readout durva +
treme - HNSCC # (CONDOR):
Data readout, regulatory submission (US) (Phase
II) acalabrutinib - blood cancer: Data
readout, regulatory submission (US) (Phase II) saxagliptin/dapagliflozin
- type-2 diabetes: Regulatory decision (US) Bydureon - autoinjector: Regulatory
submission (US) ZS-9 - hyperkalaemia: Regulatory
decision (US, EU) benralizumab - severe, uncontrolled asthma:
Regulatory submission (JP) brodalumab
- psoriasis: Regulatory decision (US, EU) |
| H2
2017 | Lynparza - ovarian cancer (1st line): Data
readout Lynparza - breast cancer: Regulatory
submission Tagrisso - lung cancer: Regulatory decision
(CN) Tagrisso - lung cancer (1st line): Data
readout durvalumab - lung cancer (PACIFIC): Data readout,
regulatory submission (US) durva + treme - lung cancer
(MYSTIC): Regulatory submission durva + treme - lung cancer
(ARCTIC): Regulatory submission durva + treme - HNSCC # (KESTREL): Data
readout moxetumomab - leukaemia: Data
readout roxadustat - anaemia: Data readout
(AstraZeneca-sponsored trial) tralokinumab - severe, uncontrolled
asthma: Data readout |
The term 'data readout' in this section refers to Phase III data readouts, unless specified otherwise.
*Potential fast-to-market opportunity ahead of randomised, controlled trials.
Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Results Presentation
A conference call and webcast for investors and analysts, hosted by management, will begin at midday UK time today. Click here to register for the webcast, with further details available via astrazeneca.com/investors .
Reporting Calendar
The Company intends to publish its full-year and fourth-quarter financial results on 2 February 2017.
About AstraZeneca
AstraZeneca is a global, science-led biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialisation of prescription medicines, primarily for the treatment of diseases in three main therapy areas - Oncology, Cardiovascular & M e tabolic Diseases and Respiratory. The Company also is selectively active in the areas of autoimmunity, neuroscience and infection. AstraZeneca operates in over 100 countries and its innovative medicines are used by millions of patients worldwide. For more information, please visit www.astrazeneca.com and follow us on Twitter @AstraZeneca.
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Operating and Financial Review
All narrative on growth and results in this section is based on CER unless stated otherwise. Financial figures are in US$ millions ($m). The performance shown in this announcement covers the nine and three-month periods to 30 September 2016 (the year to date (YTD) and the third quarter, respectively) compared to the nine and three-month periods to 30 September 2015.
Core measures, which are presented in addition to Reported financial information, are non-GAAP measures provided to enhance understanding of the Company's underlying financial performance. Core financial measures are adjusted to exclude certain significant items, such as:
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amortisation and impairment of intangible assets, including impairment reversals but excluding any charges relating to IT assets
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charges and provisions related to global restructuring programmes (this will include such charges that relate to the impact of global restructuring programmes on capitalised IT assets)
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other specified items, principally comprising legal settlements and acquisition-related costs, which include fair value adjustments and the imputed finance charge relating to contingent consideration on business combinations
Details on the nature of these measures are provided on page 64 of the Annual Report and Form 20-F Information 2015.
Total Revenue
| YTD 2016 — $m | % CER change | Q3 2016 — $m | % CER change | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product | ||||
| Sales | 16,059 | (6) | 5,025 | (14) |
| Externalisation | ||||
| Revenue | 1,358 | 56 | 674 | n/m |
| Total Revenue | 17,417 | (3) | 5,699 | (4) |
Based on actual exchange rates, Total Revenue declined by 5% in the year to date, reflecting the strength of the US dollar.
Product Sales
The level of decline in Product Sales was driven by the US market entry of multiple Crestor generic medicines in the third quarter, as well as the ongoing impact of Nexium generic medicines in the US. Q3 2016 sales of Crestor and Nexium in the US declined by 82% and 50%, respectively. Overall US Product Sales declined by 17% in the year to date (Q3 2016: Down by 35%), with Product Sales in Europe declining by 2% (Q3 2016: Down by 1%).
Within Product Sales, the Growth Platforms grew by 6% in the year to date, representing 62% of Total Revenue:
| Growth Platforms | YTD 2016 — Product Sales ($m) | % CER change | Q3 2016 — Product Sales ($m) | % CER change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emerging | ||||
| Markets | 4,308 | 6 | 1,395 | 3 |
| Respiratory | 3,543 | (2) | 1,110 | (8) |
| Diabetes | 1,829 | 13 | 606 | 6 |
| Japan | 1,593 | (2) | 595 | - |
| Brilinta | 603 | 39 | 208 | 25 |
| New | ||||
| Oncology 1 | 448 | n/m | 197 | n/m |
| Total 2 | 10,763 | 6 | 3,584 | 3 |
1 New Oncology comprises Lynparza, Iressa (US) and Tagrisso
2 Total Product Sales for Growth Platforms adjusted to remove duplication on a medicine and regional basis
Externalisation Revenue
Externalisation Revenue recognised in the year to date amounted to $1,358m. Highlights included:
| Medicine | Partner | Region | $m |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anaesthetics | Aspen Global | ||
| Incorporated (Aspen) - initial revenue | Global (excl. | ||
| US) | 520 | ||
| Plendil | China Medical | ||
| System Holdings Ltd -commercialisation rights - initial | |||
| revenue | China | 298 | |
| Tralokinumab | |||
| - atopic dermatitis | LEO Pharma A/S (LEO | ||
| Pharma) - initial revenue | Global | 115 | |
| AZD3293 | Eli Lilly and | ||
| Company (Lilly) - milestone revenue | Global | 100 | |
| Nexium OTC | |||
| 20mg | Pfizer Inc. | ||
| (Pfizer) - milestone revenue | Global | 93 | |
| Moventig | ProStrakan Group | ||
| plc (ProStrakan) - commercialisation rights - initial and milestone | |||
| revenue | EU | 78 |
Examples of sustainable future Externalisation Revenue streams are shown below:
| Announcement Date | Medicine | Partner | Region | Externalisation Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 July 2016 | Tralokinumab | |||
| - atopic dermatitis | LEO | |||
| Pharma | Global | ● Initial | ||
| $115m milestone ● Up to | ||||
| $1bn in commercially-related milestones ● Up to | ||||
| mid-teen tiered percentage royalties on sales | ||||
| 9 June 2016 | Anaesthetics | Aspen | Global (excl. | |
| US) | ● Initial | |||
| $520m milestone ● Up to | ||||
| $250m in sales-related revenue ● Double-digit | ||||
| percentage trademark royalties on sales | ||||
| 2 September | ||||
| 2015 | FluMist | Daiichi Sankyo | ||
| Company, Ltd. (Daiichi Sankyo) | Japan | ● Initial | ||
| (undisclosed) milestone ● Sales-related | ||||
| revenue (undisclosed) | ||||
| 1 September | ||||
| 2015 | Brodalumab | Valeant | ||
| Pharmaceuticals International, Inc. (Valeant) | Global, later | |||
| amended to US | ● Initial | |||
| $100m milestone ● Pre-launch | ||||
| milestone up to $170m ● Sales-related | ||||
| royalties up to $175m | ||||
| 19 March | ||||
| 2015 | Movantik | Daiichi | ||
| Sankyo | US | ● Initial | ||
| $200m milestone ● Up to | ||||
| $625m in Product Sales-related revenue |
Product Sales
The performance of key medicines is shown below, with a geographical split shown in Notes 8 and 9.
| YTD 2016 — $m | % of Total | % Change | Q3 2016 — $m | % Change | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CER | Actual | CER | Actual | ||||
| Oncology | |||||||
| Iressa | 395 | 2 | (3) | (5) | 125 | (13) | (11) |
| Tagrisso | 276 | 2 | n/m | n/m | 133 | n/m | n/m |
| Lynparza | 156 | 1 | n/m | n/m | 58 | 111 | 107 |
| Legacy: | |||||||
| Faslodex | 608 | 4 | 19 | 17 | 207 | 11 | 11 |
| Zoladex | 581 | 4 | (4) | (6) | 199 | (5) | (5) |
| Casodex | 187 | 1 | (9) | (8) | 62 | (8) | (5) |
| Arimidex | 175 | 1 | (6) | (8) | 56 | (14) | (13) |
| Others | 75 | - | (32) | (29) | 27 | (29) | (21) |
| Total Oncology | 2,453 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 867 | 17 | 19 |
| Cardiovascular & Metabolic Diseases | |||||||
| Brilinta | 603 | 4 | 39 | 36 | 208 | 25 | 22 |
| Farxiga | 596 | 4 | 79 | 75 | 220 | 64 | 63 |
| Onglyza | 571 | 4 | (2) | (4) | 169 | (16) | (17) |
| Bydureon | 436 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 145 | (10) | (10) |
| Byetta | 199 | 1 | (18) | (18) | 61 | (15) | (15) |
| Legacy: | |||||||
| Crestor | 2,770 | 17 | (24) | (25) | 688 | (44) | (44) |
| Seloken / Toprol - XL | 559 | 3 | 8 | 2 | 185 | 12 | 8 |
| Atacand | 234 | 1 | (9) | (15) | 74 | (3) | (6) |
| Others | 337 | 2 | (24) | (27) | 95 | (28) | (29) |
| Total Cardiovascular & Metabolic Diseases | 6,305 | 39 | (8) | (10) | 1,845 | (21) | (21) |
| Respiratory | |||||||
| Symbicort | 2,249 | 14 | (10) | (11) | 697 | (17) | (18) |
| Pulmicort | 773 | 5 | 8 | 4 | 224 | 4 | 1 |
| Tudorza / Eklira | 134 | 1 | (5) | (6) | 47 | (17) | (19) |
| Daliresp / Daxas | 113 | 1 | 57 | 57 | 42 | 27 | 27 |
| Duaklir | 44 | - | n/m | n/m | 14 | 88 | 75 |
| Others | 230 | 1 | 23 | 19 | 86 | 46 | 41 |
| Total Respiratory | 3,543 | 22 | (2) | (4) | 1,110 | (8) | (10) |
| Other | |||||||
| Nexium | 1,541 | 10 | (19) | (20) | 516 | (21) | (20) |
| Seroquel XR | 617 | 4 | (20) | (21) | 190 | (26) | (26) |
| Synagis | 375 | 2 | (3) | (3) | 104 | (11) | (11) |
| Losec / Prilosec | 217 | 1 | (15) | (17) | 72 | (11) | (12) |
| Movantik / Moventig | 65 | - | n/m | n/m | 25 | n/m | n/m |
| FluMist / Fluenz | 37 | - | (58) | (62) | 26 | (61) | (66) |
| Others | 906 | 6 | (15) | (19) | 270 | (25) | (25) |
| Total Other | 3,758 | 23 | (16) | (18) | 1,203 | (22) | (22) |
| Total Product Sales | 16,059 | 100 | (6) | (8) | 5,025 | (14) | (14) |
Product Sales Summary
ONCOLOGY
YTD sales of $ 2,453m; up by 17 %. Oncology sales represented 15% of Total Product Sales.
Iressa (YTD sales of $ 395m; down by 3%)
Sales in the US were $16m as the Company prioritised the launch of Tagrisso .
In Europe, sales declined by 5% to $91m, reflected primarily in lower market shares.
Emerging Markets sales declined by 6% to $187m. China sales declined by 13% to $98m, as a result of the price re-set following national reimbursement listing in China that was obtained in June. The price adjustment was partially offset by an expected increase in volume demand.
Tagrisso (YTD sales of $276m)
In the third quarter, sales of Tagrisso were higher than Iressa sales for the first time. Tagrisso became the leading AstraZeneca medicine for the treatment of lung cancer. Regulatory approvals were granted in a number of additional markets, including Korea, Switzerland and Canada; the Company anticipates additional regulatory approvals and reimbursement decisions in due course. To date, Tagrisso has received regulatory approval in 41 markets worldwide.
Sales in the US increased by 33% in the third quarter as compared to the second quarter, taking year-to-date sales to $180m. Sales growth in the third quarter was driven by new patient starts and treatment duration.
On 29 September 2016, a third-party, blood-based companion-diagnostic test for Tagrisso was approved in the US, to confirm the presence of a T790M mutation in patients with locally-advanced or metastatic EGFR T790M mutation-positive non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), who have been previously treated with EGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI) therapy.
After regulatory approval in the EU and Japan earlier in the year, sales in the year to date were $49m in Europe and $43m in Japan.
Lynparza (YTD sales of $156m)
Lynparza is now available to patients in 30 countries, with regulatory reviews underway in seven additional countries including Singapore, Brazil, and Russia. Almost 4,800 patients have been prescribed Lynparza since the US launch in December 2014.
Sales in the US increased by 109% in the year to date to $96m, primarily driven by longer duration of therapy, as patients stayed on treatment for longer due to efficacy benefits.
Sales in Europe increased to $56m, following several successful launches.
Legacy: Faslodex (YTD sales of $608m; up by 19%)
Sales in the US in the year to date increased by 23% to $321m, mainly driven by an expanded label in March 2016 for 2nd-line advanced or metastatic breast cancer, in combination with another recently-approved medicine.
Europe year-to-date sales increased by 11% to $169m.
An increase in demand in Brazil (sales up by 4% to $20m) and China (sales up by 114% to $14m) drove Emerging Markets sales to $70m, representing an increase of 26%.
Legacy: Zoladex (YTD sales of $581m; down by 4%)
The decline in global sales was attributed to Europe sales (down 5% to $117m) and Established Rest Of World (ROW) sales (down by 6% to $199m). This decline in demand was partially offset by favourable sales performances in the US (up by 23% to $27m) and China (up by 22% to $105m). Latin America sales, outside of Brazil, declined by 40% in the year to date, reflecting the reduction of AstraZeneca's activities in Venezuela .
CARDIOVASCULAR & METABOLIC DISEASES
YTD sales of $ 6,305m; down by 8 %. Cardiovascular & Metabolic Diseases sales represented 39% of Total Product Sales.
Brilinta (YTD sales of $ 603m; up by 39%)
A slowdown in third-quarter sales growth of 25% to $208m reflected inventory built by US wholesalers in Q3 2015, during the launch of the 60mg dose; underlying growth remained strong in the period.
Sales in the US in the year to date were $243m, representing an increase of 43%. The overall performance reflected updated preferred guidelines from the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association in the first half of the year; Brilinta remained the branded oral anti-platelet market leader in the US. Brilinta 's new-to-brand prescription market share was 12.8% at the end of the third quarter, representing an increase of four basis points.
Year-to-date sales of Brilique in Europe increased by 15% to $192m, reflecting indication leadership across a number of markets. In the first half of the year, the German Institute for Quality and Efficiency in Healthcare gave its assessment of the additional benefit from Brilique at the 60mg dose. This assessment referred to the new indication (high-risk, post-myocardial infarction), reflecting the PEGASUS trial.
Emerging Markets year-to-date sales grew by 88% to $136m, with China representing 48% of Emerging Markets sales at $65m, despite the medicine not being included on the National Reimbursement Drug List yet. The Company anticipates inclusion in due course. Growth in China was underpinned by strong levels of hospital-listing expansion. Year-to-date sales in the overall Asia-Pacific region increased by 52% to $30m.
Farxiga (YTD sales of $596m; up by 79%)
In the year to date, sales of Farxiga surpassed those of Onglyza and became the leading AstraZeneca medicine for type-2 diabetes.
Sales of Farxiga in the US increased by 78% to $327m in the year to date, primarily reflecting overall market growth and increased market share. Greater emphasis on promotional activity and improved levels of patient access resulted in higher market share. As a consequence, total prescription share grew against the backdrop of a US slowdown in SGLT2 market growth.
Year-to-date sales of Forxiga in Europe increased by 58% to $136m, as the medicine continued to lead the SGLT2 class.
Emerging Markets sales increased by 120% to $92m, driven by ongoing launches and improved access across all regions. In particular, strong performances were seen in the Asia-Pacific region (up by 124% to $36m), Brazil (up by 53% to $19m), and Middle East, Africa & Others (up to $22m).
Onglyza ( YTD sales of $571m; down by 2%)
Year-to-date sales in the US declined by 6% to $304m, as the Company prioritised sales and marketing resources towards Farxiga . Continued competitive pressures in the DPP-4 class were partially offset by favourable restocking activity, encouraging federal-business sales and lower utilisation of patient-access programmes.
Year-to-date sales in Europe declined by 5% to $102m. In contrast, sales in Canada (up by 8% to $39m) and Emerging Markets sales (up by 3% to $110m) reflected encouraging volume demand.
Sales in Japan to Kyowa Hakko Kirin Co., Ltd (Kyowa), who are responsible for the sale and marketing of Onglyza , increased to $11m.
Bydureon / Byetta (YTD sales of $635m; down by 4%)
Combined year-to-date US sales for Bydureon / Byetta were $476m. Bydureon sales in the US declined by 3% to $349m, representing 73% of total Bydureon / Byetta US sales. Around 75% of sales came from the new dual-chamber pen compared to the previous tray presentation. The decline in Byetta sales of 23% to $127m was attributed to the Company's promotional focus on Bydureon . The decline in both Bydureon and Byetta US sales was attributed to lower market growth, increased competition from new market entrants and the lack of a competitive delivery device. A regulatory submission for the new Bydureon autoinjector is anticipated in the US in the first half of 2017.
Year-to-date sales in Europe increased by 12% to $112m, reflecting the Company's ongoing effort to expand its Diabetes presence. Year-to-date sales of Byetta and Bydureon in Emerging Markets increased by 31% to $19m and by 50% to $4m, respectively. On 10 October 2016, AstraZeneca entered into a strategic collaboration with 3SBio Inc. (3SBio), a leading Chinese biotechnology business, for the rights to commercialise Byetta and Bydureon in the Chinese market and drive greater access for patients.
Legacy: Crestor (YTD sales of $2,770m; down by 24%)
In the US, Crestor year-to-date sales declined by 45% to $1,128m, reflecting generic Crestor (rosuvastatin) penetration since May 2016. Third-quarter sales declined by 82% to $124m and reflected the multiple generic Crestor medicines that entered the US market from July 2016.
In Europe, year-to-date sales declined by 3% to $657m, reflecting the increasing prevalence of generic-medicine competition. Crestor consolidated its position as the leading statin in Japan, with year-to-date sales growth of 6% to $392m. Year-to-date sales in China grew by 24% to $238m, while Russia sales grew by 33% to $20m.
RESPIRATORY
YTD sales of $ 3,543m; down by 2 %. Respiratory sales represented 22% of Total Product Sales.
Symbicort (YTD sales of $2,249m; down by 10%)
Year-to-date sales in the US declined by 14% to $958m. This reflected a Q3 rebate true-up in the US and the competitive environment. These influences were partially offset by volume and market-share growth.
In Europe, year-to-date sales declined by 15% to $679m, a result of reducing market demand in the class, as well as increased competition from analogue medicines.
In contrast to western markets, year-to-date Emerging Markets sales grew by 11% to $302m, reflecting sales growth in China of 33% to $120m, Latin America sales growth of 10% to $26m and Russia sales growth of 3% to $25m. Emerging Markets sales in the third quarter, down by 13% to $93m, were adversely impacted by significant healthcare spending cuts in Saudi Arabia.
Pulmicort (YTD sales of $773m; up by 8%)
Strong underlying growth in Emerging Markets drove a 20% sales increase to $501m in the year to date.
Emerging Markets represented 65% of Pulmicort sales, which more than offset sales declines in the US, Europe and Established ROW. China sales increased by 21% to $408m and represented 53% of sales of Pulmicort . Volume demand in China reflected the increasing prevalence of acute chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and paediatric asthma. AstraZeneca continued its expansion of treatment centres and provided increased access to home-based patient-care systems.
Tudorza / Eklira (YTD sales of $134m; down by 5%)
Sales in the US declined by 22% to $61m in the year to date, reflecting adverse market demand and limited Medicare Part D access in the first half of the year. Sales in Europe increased by 14% to $65m.
Daliresp / Daxas (YTD sales of $113m; up by 57%)
Sales in the US increased by 40% to $101m in the year to date, driven primarily by favourable market penetration. US rights were acquired in March 2015 and US sales represented 89% of total global sales in the year to date; European rights were added in May 2016. Since completion, Daxas year-to-date sales in Europe amounted to $10m.
Duaklir (YTD sales of $44m)
Duaklir has been launched successfully in more than 25 countries and sales grew to $44m in the year to date.
OTHER
YTD sales of $ 3,758m; down by 16 %. Other sales represented 23% of Total Product Sales.
Nexium (YTD sales of $1,541 m; down by 19%)
Sales in the US declined by 42% to $419m in the year to date, reflecting lower demand and inventory destocking, which followed the loss of exclusivity in 2015.
Year-to-date sales in Europe declined by 7% to $190m, with Emerging Markets sales stable at $543m. Japan sales declined by 5% to $312m, reflecting a mandated biennial price reduction, effective from April 2016.
Seroquel XR (YTD sales of $617m; down by 20%)
Year-to-date sales of Seroquel XR in the US declined by 18% to $444m. Since 1 November 2016, two generic medicines have had the ability to launch in the US.
Year-to-date sales of Seroquel XR in Europe declined by 33% to $106m as a number of European markets continued to face generic competition.
Synagis (YTD sales of $375m; down by 3%)
Sales in the US increased by 9% to $171m in the year to date, despite more-restrictive guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics Committee on Infectious Disease which has reduced the number of patients eligible for preventative therapy with Synagis .
Sales in Europe to AbbVie Inc., who are responsible for the sale and marketing, declined by 11% to $204m.
FluMist / Fluenz (YTD sales of $37m; down by 58%)
The Company confirmed on 23 June 2016 that the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention had provided its interim recommendation not to use FluMist Quadrivalent Live Attenuated Influenza Vaccine ( FluMist Quadrivalent ) in the US for the 2016-2017 influenza season. The ACIP's updated recommendation is expected to result in very limited US demand in this influenza season.
The Company consequently wrote down the value of its inventory of FluMist by $47m in the first half of the year, which was reflected within the Cost of Sales. Year-to-date sales of FluMist in the US declined by 85% to $13m.
Regional Product Sales
| YTD 2016 — $m | % of Total | % Change | Q3 2016 — $m | % Change | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CER | Actual | CER | Actual | ||||
| US | 5,747 | 36 | (17) | (17) | 1,538 | (35) | (35) |
| Europe | 3,732 | 23 | (2) | (4) | 1,265 | (1) | (3) |
| Established ROW 1 | 2,272 | 14 | (3) | 2 | 827 | (1) | 11 |
| Japan | 1,593 | 10 | (2) | 8 | 595 | - | 19 |
| Canada | 371 | 2 | (1) | (7) | 126 | 1 | - |
| Other Established | |||||||
| ROW | 308 | 2 | (10) | (14) | 106 | (11) | (10) |
| Emerging Markets 2 | 4,308 | 27 | 6 | (2) | 1,395 | 3 | (2) |
| China | 2,027 | 13 | 10 | 5 | 643 | 10 | 3 |
| Ex. China | 2,281 | 14 | 2 | (7) | 752 | (1) | (6) |
| Total | 16,059 | 100 | (6) | (8) | 5,025 | (14) | (14) |
1 Established ROW comprises Japan, Canada, Australia and New Zealand.
2 Emerging Markets comprises all remaining Rest of World markets, including Brazil, China, India, Mexico, Russia and Turkey.
US (YTD sales of $5,747m; down by 17%)
The year-to-date decline in US sales reflected generic Crestor (rosuvastatin) competition since May 2016, and in particular, multiple generic Crestor medicines that entered the US market from July 2016. Unfavourable managed-care pricing and continued competitive intensity also impacted sales of Symbicort .
Europe (YTD sales of $3,732m; down by 2%)
Strong growth in sales of Forxiga (up by 58% to $136m) and Brilique (up by 15% to $192m) was more than offset by a 15% decline in Symbicort sales to $679m in the year to date. However, Symbicort maintained its position as the number one ICS/LABA medicine by volume despite competition from analogue medicines. Lynparza and Tagrisso sales increased to $56m and $49m respectively, following encouraging launches.
Established ROW (YTD sales of $2,272m; down by 3%)
Year-to-date sales of Forxiga in Established ROW increased by 82% to $41m. Nexium sales declined by 12% to $389m.
Japan sales declined by 2% to $1,593m, reflecting the biennial price reduction effective from April 2016 of around 6%. The decline was partly offset by sales of Crestor , up by 6% to $392m in the year to date. Since the launch of Tagrisso in Japan in May 2016, sales amounted to $43m.
Emerging Markets (YTD sales of $4,308m; up by 6%)
Sales growth in the year to date in Emerging Markets was impacted by challenging macro-economic conditions in Latin America, where year-to-date sales declined by 11% to $364m. The effects of significant reductions in Saudi Arabian governmental healthcare spending, as well as the reduction of AstraZeneca's activities in Venezuela, also adversely impacted sales. China sales, however, grew by 10% to $2,027m, representing 47% of Emerging Markets sales in the year to date.
S ales in Brazil increased by 5 % to $ 265 m , reflecting the strong performances of Forxiga ( up by 53% to $19 m), Oncology medicines ( up by 3% to $59 m) and Seloken ( up by 9% to $47 m). Russia sales increased by 1 3 % to $1 55 m, led by strong performances in Cardiovascular & Metabolic Diseases medicine sales (up by 35% to $54 m).
Financial Performance
| Year To Date | Reported — YTD 2016 | YTD 2015 | % Change — CER | Actual | Core — YTD 2016 | YTD 2015 | % Change — CER | Actual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product | ||||||||
| Sales | 16,059 | 17,434 | (6) | (8) | 16,059 | 17,434 | (6) | (8) |
| Externalisation | ||||||||
| Revenue | 1,358 | 875 | 56 | 55 | 1,358 | 875 | 56 | 55 |
| Total Revenue | 17,417 | 18,309 | (3) | (5) | 17,417 | 18,309 | (3) | (5) |
| Cost of | ||||||||
| Sales | (2,966) | (3,377) | (9) | (12) | (2,785) | (2,910) | (1) | (4) |
| Gross Profit | 14,451 | 14,932 | (2) | (3) | 14,632 | 15,399 | (3) | (5) |
| Gross | ||||||||
| Margin 1 | 81.7% | 80.6% | +0.6 | +0.9 | 82.9% | 83.3% | -0.9 | -0.4 |
| Distribution | ||||||||
| Expense | (243) | (240) | 7 | 2 | (243) | (240) | 7 | 2 |
| % Total | ||||||||
| Revenue | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1 | -0.1 | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1 | -0.1 |
| R&D | ||||||||
| Expense | (4,347) | ( 4,251) | 5 | 2 | (4,150) | (4,036) | 6 | 3 |
| % Total | ||||||||
| Revenue | 25.0% | 23.2% | -2.1 | -1.8 | 23.8% | 22.0% | -2.0 | -1.8 |
| SG&A | ||||||||
| Expense | (8,027) | (8,444) | (2) | (5) | (6,119) | (6,804) | (7) | (10) |
| % Total | ||||||||
| Revenue | 46.1% | 46.1% | -0.4 | - | 35.1% | 37.2% | +1.7 | +2.1 |
| Other Operating | ||||||||
| Income | 535 | 1,029 | (47) | (48) | 575 | 1,027 | (43) | (44) |
| % Total | ||||||||
| Revenue | 3.1% | 5.6% | -2.5 | -2.5 | 3.3% | 5.6% | -2.3 | -2.3 |
| Operating Profit | 2,369 | 3,026 | (26) | (22) | 4,695 | 5,346 | (13) | (12) |
| % Total | ||||||||
| Revenue | 13.6% | 16.5% | -4.0 | -2.9 | 27.0% | 29.2% | -3.2 | -2.2 |
| Net Finance Expense | (978) | (750) | 37 | 30 | (489) | (355) | 50 | 38 |
| Joint | ||||||||
| Ventures | (22) | (9) | (22) | (9) | ||||
| Profit Before Tax | 1,369 | 2,267 | (46) | (40) | 4,184 | 4,982 | (18) | (16) |
| Taxation | 220 | (249) | (325) | (790) | ||||
| Tax Rate % | (16)% | 11% | 8% | 16% | ||||
| Profit After Tax | 1,589 | 2,018 | (30) | (21) | 3,859 | 4,192 | (11) | (8) |
| Non-controlling | ||||||||
| Interests | 68 | (1) | 63 | (1) | ||||
| Net Profit | 1,657 | 2,017 | (26) | (18) | 3,922 | 4,191 | (10) | (6) |
| Weighted Average | ||||||||
| Shares | 1,265 | 1,264 | 1,265 | 1,264 | ||||
| Earnings Per Share ($) | 1.31 | 1.60 | (26) | (18) | 3.10 | 3.32 | (10) | (7) |
1 Gross Margin reflects Gross Profit derived from Product Sales, divided by Product Sales
2 All financial figures, except Earnings Per Share, are in $ millions ($m). Weighted Average Shares are in millions.
| Quarter | Reported — Q3 2016 | Q3 2015 | % Change — CER | Actual | Core — Q3 2016 | Q3 2015 | % Change — CER | Actual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product | ||||||||
| Sales | 5,025 | 5,850 | (14) | (14) | 5,025 | 5,850 | (14) | (14) |
| Externalisation | ||||||||
| Revenue | 674 | 95 | n/m | n/m | 674 | 95 | n/m | n/m |
| Total Revenue | 5,699 | 5,945 | (4) | (4) | 5,699 | 5,945 | (4) | (4) |
| Cost of | ||||||||
| Sales | (900) | (1,041) | (6) | (14) | (805) | (992) | (11) | (19) |
| Gross Profit | 4,799 | 4,904 | (4) | (2) | 4,894 | 4,953 | (2) | (1) |
| Gross | ||||||||
| Margin 1 | 82.2% | 82.2% | -1.6 | -0.1 | 84.1% | 83.0% | -0.5 | +1.1 |
| Distribution | ||||||||
| Expense | (76) | (79) | 2 | (3) | (76) | (79) | 2 | (3) |
| % Total | ||||||||
| Revenue | 1.3% | 1.3% | -0.1 | - | 1.3% | 1.3% | -0.1 | - |
| R&D | ||||||||
| Expense | (1,402) | (1,429) | 4 | (2) | (1,337) | (1,400) | - | (5) |
| % Total | ||||||||
| Revenue | 24.6% | 24.0% | -1.9 | -0.6 | 23.5% | 23.5% | -1.1 | - |
| SG&A | ||||||||
| Expense | (2,403) | (2,679) | (8) | (10) | (1,892) | (2,220) | (12) | (15) |
| % Total | ||||||||
| Revenue | 42.2% | 45.1% | +1.9 | +2.9 | 33.2% | 37.3% | +3.1 | +4.1 |
| Other Operating | ||||||||
| Income | 110 | 453 | (75) | (76) | 107 | 474 | (76) | (77) |
| % Total | ||||||||
| Revenue | 1.9% | 7.6% | -5.6 | -5.7 | 1.9% | 8.0% | -6.0 | -6.1 |
| Operating Profit | 1,028 | 1,170 | (29) | (12) | 1,696 | 1,728 | (13) | (2) |
| % Total | ||||||||
| Revenue | 18.0% | 19.7% | -5.3 | -1.7 | 29.8% | 29.1% | -2.8 | +0.7 |
| -. | ||||||||
| Net Finance | ||||||||
| Expense | (342) | (237) | 45 | 44 | (174) | (105) | 62 | 64 |
| Joint | ||||||||
| Ventures | (10) | (2) | (10) | (2) | ||||
| Profit Before Tax | 676 | 931 | (49) | (27) | 1,512 | 1,621 | (18) | (7) |
| Taxation | 319 | (161) | 136 | (318) | ||||
| Tax Rate % | (47)% | 17% | (9)% | 20% | ||||
| Profit After Tax | 995 | 770 | 1 | 29 | 1,648 | 1,303 | 11 | 26 |
| Non-controlling | ||||||||
| Interests | 19 | - | 19 | - | ||||
| Net Profit | 1,014 | 770 | 4 | 32 | 1,667 | 1,303 | 12 | 28 |
| Weighted Average | ||||||||
| Shares | 1,265 | 1,264 | 1,265 | 1,264 | ||||
| Earnings Per Share ($) | 0.80 | 0.61 | 4 | 32 | 1.32 | 1.03 | 12 | 28 |
1 Gross Margin reflects Gross Profit derived from Product Sales, divided by Product Sales
2 All financial figures, except Earnings Per Share, are in $ millions ($m). Weighted Average Shares are in millions.
Reconciliation of Reported to Core Performance
| YTD 2016 | Reported | Restructuring | Intangible Asset Amortisation & Impairments | Diabetes Alliance | Other 1 | Core |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $m | $m | $m | $m | $ m | $m | |
| Cost of | ||||||
| Sales | (2,966) | 87 | 94 | - | - | (2,785) |
| R&D | ||||||
| Expense | (4,347) | 146 | 51 | - | - | (4,150) |
| SG&A | ||||||
| Expense | (8,027) | 504 | 754 | 311 | 339 | (6,119) |
| Other Operating | ||||||
| Income | 535 | (24) | 64 | - | - | 575 |
| Net Finance | ||||||
| Expense | (978) | - | - | 292 | 197 | (489) |
| Taxation | 220 | (150) | (221) | (139) | (35) | (325) |
| Non-controlling | ||||||
| Interests | 68 | (5) | - | - | - | 63 |
| Total | 558 | 742 | 464 | 501 |
| Q3 2016 | Reported | Restructuring | Intangible Asset Amortisation & Impairments | Diabetes Alliance | Other 1 | Core |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $m | $m | $m | $m | $m | $m | |
| Cost of | ||||||
| Sales | (900) | 59 | 36 | - | - | (805) |
| R&D | ||||||
| Expense | (1,402) | 39 | 26 | - | - | (1,337) |
| SG&A | ||||||
| Expense | (2,403) | 176 | 250 | 93 | (8) | (1,892) |
| Other Operating | ||||||
| Income | 110 | (24) | 21 | - | - | 107 |
| Net Finance | ||||||
| Expense | (342) | - | - | 97 | 71 | (174) |
| Taxation | 319 | (53) | (81) | (44) | (5) | 136 |
| Non-controlling | ||||||
| Interests | 19 | - | - | - | - | 19 |
| Total | 197 | 252 | 146 | 58 |
1 Other adjustments include provision charges related to certain legal matters (see Note 7) and fair value adjustments arising on acquisition-related liabilities (see Note 6).
Profit and Loss Commentary
Gross Profit
Reported Gross Profit declined by 2% in the year to date to $14,451m reflecting the market entry of multiple Crestor generic medicines in the US. Excluding the impact of externalisation revenue, the Reported Gross Profit Margin was 81.7%, representing an increase of one percentage point driven by lower restructuring and amortisation charges, partially offset by an adverse impact from the mix of sales and a write-down of FluMist inventory in the US. Excluding these lower restructuring and amortisation charges, Core Gross Profit declined by 3% in the year to date to $14,632m and, excluding the impact of externalisation, the Core Gross Profit margin declined by one percentage point to 82.9%.
In the third quarter, Reported Gross Profit declined by 4% to $4,799m and Reported Gross Margin declined by two percentage points to 82.2%. Excluding restructuring and amortisation charges, Core Gross Profit declined by 2% to $4,894m and Core Gross Margin was stable, including the favourable impact of the growth in the sale of specialty-care medicines.
Operating Expenses: R&D
Reported R&D costs increased by 5% in the year to date to $4,347m (Q3 2016: $1,402m, growth of 4%). These increases reflected the number of potential medicines in pivotal trials as well as the absorption of the R&D costs of ZS Pharma and Acerta Pharma. These costs were partially offset by lower restructuring costs and impairment charges. Without the impact of ZS Pharma and Acerta Pharma, Reported R&D costs in the year to date would have increased by 1%.
Excluding the impact of lower restructuring and impairment charges, Core R&D costs increased by 6% in the year to date to $4,150m (Q3 2016: $1,337m, stable). Without the impact of the aforementioned investments in ZS Pharma and Acerta Pharma, Core R&D costs in the year to date would have increased by 1%.
Operating Expenses: SG&A
Reported SG&A costs declined by 2% in the year to date to $8,027m, with efficiency savings in sales and marketing operations and further reductions in IT costs partly offset by higher restructuring costs, amortisation charges and other adjustments, which are excluded from the Core measurement. Reported SG&A costs declined by 8% in the third quarter to $2,403m.
Core SG&A costs declined by 7% in the year to date to $6,119m, in line with full-year expectations of a material reduction. Core SG&A costs declined by 12% in the quarter to $1,892m.
Other Operating Income
Reported Other Operating Income of $535m in the year to date included:
| Agreement | $m |
|---|---|
| Sale of ex-US | |
| rights to Imdur | 183 |
| Crestor royalties | 165 |
| HPV | |
| royalties | 94 |
| Ertapenem | |
| royalties | 36 |
A number of transactions have closed or are expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2016, favourably impacting Other Operating Income. These include:
| Agreement | $m |
|---|---|
| Sale of the | |
| small-molecule antibiotics business to Pfizer. The total payment | |
| is to be recognised net of the carrying values disposed and other | |
| costs to sell | c.335 |
| net | |
| Sale of the | |
| ex-US rights to Rhinocort | |
| Aqua to Cilag GmbH International (Cilag) | 330 |
| Out-licensing of a | |
| potential medicine (MEDI2070) for inflammatory diseases to Allergan | |
| plc (Allergan) | 167 net, reflecting |
| an agreement with Amgen Inc. (Amgen) | |
| Licensing agreement | |
| with Insmed Inc. for global exclusive rights to AZD7986, a novel | |
| oral inhibitor of dipeptidyl peptidase | 30 |
Operating Profit
Reported Operating Profit declined by 26% in the year to date to $2,369m. The Reported Operating Margin declined by four percentage points to 14% of Total Revenue.
Core Operating Profit declined by 13% to $4,695m in the year to date. The Core Operating Margin declined by three percentage points to 27% of Total Revenue.
Net Finance Expense
Reported Net Finance Expense increased by 37% in the year to date to $978m reflecting an increase in Net Debt that was driven by the acquisition of ZS Pharma and the majority investment in Acerta Pharma. Excluding the discount unwind on acquisition-related liabilities, Core Net Finance Expense increased by 50% in the year to date to $489m.
Taxation
Excluding a one-off benefit of $453m following agreements between the Canadian tax authority and the UK and Swedish tax authorities in respect of transfer pricing arrangements for the 13-year period from 2004-2016, the Reported and Core tax rates for the year to date were 17% and 19% respectively. Including the impact of this benefit, the Reported and Core tax rates for the year to date were (16)% and 8% respectively. The cash tax paid for the year to date was $445m, which was 33% of Reported Profit Before Tax and 11% of Core Profit Before Tax.
The Reported and Core tax rates for the first nine months of 2015 were 24% and 22% respectively when excluding a one-off tax benefit of $186m following agreement of US federal tax liabilities of open years up to 2008, other provision releases and the benefit of the UK patent box. Including the impact of these benefits, the Reported and Core tax rates were 11% and 16% respectively.
Earnings Per Share (EPS)
Reported EPS of $1.31 in the year to date represented a 26% decline, with Core EPS in the year to date declining by 10% to $3.10. Both Reported and Core EPS in the year to date included a non-recurring benefit of $0.36 in the third quarter, resulting from the aforementioned agreement on transfer pricing.
The declines were driven by the market entry of multiple Crestor generic medicines in the US, as well as the ongoing impact of US Nexium generic medicines. The reductions reflected higher Other Operating Income in 2015. The anticipated phasing of Other Operating Income in 2016 is towards the final quarter of the year.
Productivity
AstraZeneca continues to enhance productivity through the implementation of its restructuring initiatives, including those announced on 29 April 2016. Restructuring charges of $713m were incurred in the year to date. The Company remains on track to realise benefits and incur costs in line with prior announcements.
To continue the focus on cost discipline, the Company disposed of its R&D facility in Bangalore, India in the period and announced plans to bring together five of its San Francisco Bay Area, US sites into one location. More than 350 employees in existing AstraZeneca, Acerta Pharma, MedImmune and Pearl facilities will move to the new location in 2017.
Cash Flow and Balance Sheet
Cash Flow
The Company generated a net cash inflow from operating activities of $2,185m, compared with $2,753m in the comparative period. This primarily reflected the material decline in Profit Before Tax in the year to date.
Net cash outflows from investing activities were $4,572m compared with $1,654m in the comparative period. The increase primarily reflected the net cash outflow of $2,383m in relation to the majority investment in Acerta Pharma. On 10 August 2016, the Company also announced that it had increased its equity interest in Moderna Therapeutics (Moderna) with a $140m investment, as part of Moderna's preferred-stock financing.
Net cash outflows from financing activities were $1,020m, incorporating $2,483m of new long-term loans, net of dividend payments in the year to date of $3,561m. This compared to an outflow of $3,406m in the comparative period.
The cash payment of contingent consideration in respect of the Bristol-Myers Squibb Company share of the global Diabetes alliance amounted to $197m in the year to date. The consideration is based on a tiered structure, whereby a higher royalty rate is applied until a specified level of sales is achieved in the year; thereafter a lower rate is applied to the remaining sales in the year and settled in the quarter following the application of the charge. From 2017 a single annual rate will be applied.
Debt and Capital Structure
At 30 September 2016, outstanding gross debt (interest-bearing loans and borrowings) was $17,683m (30 September 2015: $10,947m). Of the gross debt outstanding at 30 September 2016, $2,939m was due within one year (30 September 2015: $2,671m). The Company's net debt position at 30 September 2016 was $13,399m (30 September 2015: $5,886m).
Shares in Issue
During the year to date, 0.9 million shares were issued in respect of share option exercises for a consideration of $40m. The total number of shares in issue as at 30 September 2016 was 1,265 million.
Capital Allocation
The Board's aim is to continue to strike a balance between the interests of the business, financial creditors and the Company's shareholders. After providing for investment in the business, supporting the progressive dividend policy and maintaining a strong, investment-grade credit rating, the Board will keep under review potential investment in immediately earnings-accretive, value-enhancing opportunities.
Sensitivity: Foreign-Exchange Rates
The Company provides the following currency sensitivity information:
| Currency | Primary Relevance | FY 2015 | YTD 2016 1 | Change % | Impact Of 5% Weakening In Exchange
Rate Versus USD ($m) 2 — Total Revenue | Core Operating Profit |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| EUR | Product
Sales | 0.90 | 0.90 | 1 | (178) | (103) |
| JPY | Product
Sales | 121.04 | 108.64 | 11 | (102) | (66) |
| CNY | Product
Sales | 6.28 | 6.59 | (5) | (133) | (62) |
| SEK | Costs | 8.43 | 8.40 | - | (8) | 71 |
| GBP | Costs | 0.65 | 0.72 | (9) | (34) | 96 |
| Other 3 | | | | | (201) | (122) |
| 1 Based
on average daily spot rates in the nine months to the end of
September 2016. 2 Based
on 2015 actual results at 2015 actual exchange
rates. 3 Other
important currencies include AUD, BRL, CAD, KRW and
RUB. | | | | | | |
Currency Hedging
AstraZeneca monitors the impact of adverse currency movements on a portfolio basis, recognising correlation effects. The Company may hedge to protect against adverse impacts on cash flow over the short to medium term. As at 30 September 2016, AstraZeneca had hedged 86% of forecast short-term currency exposure that arises between the booking and settlement dates on Product Sales and non-local currency purchases.
Corporate and Business Development Update
The highlights of the Company's corporate and business development activities since the prior results announcement are shown below.
a) Sale Of Small-Molecule Antibiotics Business
On 24 August 2016, the Company announced that it had entered into an agreement with Pfizer to sell the commercialisation and development rights to its small-molecule antibiotics business and late-stage pipeline in most markets outside the US. The agreement with Pfizer is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2016, subject to customary closing conditions.
As AstraZeneca will de-recognise an intangible product asset and will not maintain a significant ongoing interest in the late-stage, small-molecule antibiotics business, all payments will be reported as Other Operating Income in the Company's financial statements. This includes the upfront payment of $550m and an unconditional payment of $175m in 2019 (both to be recognised net of the carrying value of assets disposed and other costs to sell in 2016), the milestones of up to $250m, sales-related payments of up to $600m and recurring double-digit royalties on sales of Zavicefta and ATM AVI.
b) Sale Of Rhinocort Aqua
On 7 October 2016, the Company announced that it had entered into an agreement with Cilag, an affiliate of Johnson & Johnson, for the divestment of the rights to Rhinocort Aqua outside the US. Rhinocort Aqua is a nasal spray indicated for allergic and non-allergic rhinitis (inflammation of the inside of the nose), and for the treatment of nasal polyps (swelling of the nasal lining). The active ingredient is the anti-inflammatory medicine budesonide.
The agreement is subject to customary closing conditions and is expected to complete in the fourth quarter of 2016. As AstraZeneca will not maintain a significant ongoing interest in Rhinocort Aqua , the $330m payment received from Cilag upon completion of the transaction will be recognised as Other Operating Income in the Company's financial statements.
c) Externalisation Of Beta-Blocker Medicine Toprol-XL
On 31 October 2016, the Company completed an agreement with Aralez Pharmaceuticals Trading DAC, a subsidiary of Aralez Pharmaceuticals Inc., for the rights to branded and authorised generic Toprol-XL (metoprolol succinate) in the US. Toprol-XL is a beta-blocker medicine for the control of hypertension (high blood pressure), angina (chest pain) and heart failure. It was first approved in the US in 1992.
AstraZeneca will retain a significant ongoing interest in Toprol-XL through retained ownership of the brand in Rest of World (ROW) markets and product supply to Aralez. Therefore the upfront payment of $175m, milestones and sales-related payments of up to $48m and mid-teen percentage royalties will be reported as Externalisation Revenue in the Company's financial statements.
d) Licensing Agreement: Monoclonal Antibody MEDI2070
On 3 October 2016, the Company announced that MedImmune, its global biologics research and development arm, had entered into a licensing agreement with Allergan for the global rights to MEDI2070. MEDI2070 is an IL-23 monoclonal antibody currently in a Phase IIb clinical trial for moderate-to-severe Crohn's disease (a chronic inflammatory disease of the intestines) and is ready for Phase II for ulcerative colitis (a chronic inflammatory condition of the colon and rectum). MedImmune will continue the ongoing Phase II trials until a mutually-agreed transition date.
The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2016, subject to customary closing conditions, including the expiration or early termination of the waiting period under the Hart Scott Rodino Act. AstraZeneca is expected to retain approximately $167m of the upfront payment and up to approximately $847m in future potential milestones, as well as the tiered royalty payments of up to low double-digit percent, following payment to Amgen under the provisions of the original agreement. As AstraZeneca will not retain a significant ongoing interest in MEDI2070, all income will be reported as Other Operating Income in the Company's financial statements.
e) Benralizumab in Japan
On 28 October 2016, AstraZeneca exercised its exclusive option to commercialise benralizumab for the treatment of severe, uncontrolled asthma and COPD in Japan. This follows the option agreement entered into with Kyowa in July 2015. Previously, Kyowa held the exclusive development and commercialisation rights for benralizumab in Japan, as well as certain other countries in Asia, while AstraZeneca has exclusive rights in all other countries, including the US and Europe. On exercising the option, AstraZeneca is responsible for all sales and marketing activity for benralizumab in asthma and COPD in Japan.
f) Externalisation of Bydureon and Byetta in China
On 10 October 2016, AstraZeneca entered into a strategic collaboration with 3SBio for the rights to commercialise Bydureon and Byetta in the Chinese market. The agreement allows the Company to benefit from 3SBio's established expertise in injectable medicines and also focus resources on AstraZeneca's oral diabetes franchise, including Onglyza , which is already marketed in China, as well as Forxiga and Kombiglyze , which are anticipated to launch in China in 2017.
Under the terms of the collaboration agreement, 3SBio will make an upfront payment of $50m and will pay development milestones of up to a further $50m for the exclusive rights to commercialise Bydureon and Byetta in the Chinese market (excluding Hong Kong) for an initial period of 20 years. AstraZeneca will retain a significant ongoing interest in Bydureon and Byetta through retained ownership of the brands in other markets and will manufacture and supply these medicines to 3SBio for an agreed purchase price. Therefore the upfront payment and development milestones will be reported as Externalisation Revenue in the Company's financial statements.
Research and Development Update
A comprehensive table with AstraZeneca's pipeline of medicines in human trials can be found later in this document.
Since the results announcement on 28 July 2016 (the period):
| Regulatory Approvals | 1 | - Brilinta - CV disease
(JP) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Regulatory Submissions
/Acceptances | 3 | - Faslodex - breast cancer (1st line)
(JP) - Tagrisso - lung cancer
(CN) - ZS-9 - hyperkalaemia
(US) |
| Positive Phase III Data
Readouts | 3 | - Lynparza - ovarian cancer (2nd line) - Farxiga + Bydureon - type-2
diabetes - benralizumab - severe, uncontrolled
asthma |
| Other Key
Developments | 2 | - Priority Review Designation: Tagrisso (CN) - Fast Track Designation: AZD3293 -
Alzheimer's disease (US) |
| New Molecular Entities (NMEs) in
Pivotal Trials or under Regulatory Review # | 13 | Oncology - durvalumab - multiple
cancers - durva + treme - multiple
cancers - acalabrutinib - blood
cancers - moxetumomab pasudotox -
leukaemia - selumetinib - thyroid
cancer Cardiovascular & Metabolic Diseases - ZS-9 - hyperkalaemia - roxadustat -
anaemia Respiratory - benralizumab - severe, uncontrolled
asthma - tralokinumab - severe, uncontrolled
asthma - PT010 - COPD O t he r - brodalumab - psoriasis* - anifrolumab -
lupus - AZD3293 - Alzheimer's
disease |
| Projects in clinical
pipeline # | 138 | |
As at 10 November 2016
ONCOLOGY
AstraZeneca has a deep-rooted heritage in Oncology and offers a growing portfolio of new medicines that has the potential to transform patients' lives and the Company's future. With at least six new medicines to be launched between 2014 and 2020 and a broad pipeline of small molecules and biologics in development, the Company is committed to advancing New Oncology as one of AstraZeneca's six Growth Platforms focused on lung, ovarian, breast and blood cancers.
In addition to core capabilities, the Company is actively pursuing innovative collaborations and investments that accelerate the delivery of AstraZeneca's strategy, as illustrated by the Company's recent investment in Acerta Pharma in haematology.
At the recent European Society for Medical Oncology meeting, AstraZeneca highlighted its progress in Oncology with 46 scientific presentations, including new 1st-line data that demonstrated the superiority of Faslodex over the current standard of care in postmenopausal women with HR-positive, locally-advanced or metastatic breast cancer. The Company also presented updated safety and efficacy data from two cohorts from Study 1108; durvalumab monotherapy in NSCLC and HNSCC, in addition to a comparative analysis of PD-L1 diagnostic assays in c.500 HNSCC-tumour samples.
a) Lynparza (ovarian and other cancers)
Lynparza continues to be the cornerstone of the AstraZeneca DNA Damage Response (DDR) line of medicines. An extensive lifecycle programme is underway, including in earlier lines of treatment in metastatic ovarian, breast and prostate cancers. For the potential treatment in metastatic BRCA-mutated breast cancer, the OLYMPIAD trial has seen fewer events than originally expected and, as a consequence, the data readout is now anticipated to be in the first half of 2017.
During the period, the Company reported positive results from the Phase III SOLO-2 trial designed to determine the efficacy of Lynparza tablets (300mg, twice daily) as a monotherapy for the maintenance treatment of platinum-sensitive relapsed, BRCA-mutated ovarian cancer. Results from the trial demonstrated a clinically-meaningful and statistically-significant improvement of progression-free survival (PFS) among patients treated with Lynparza , compared to placebo and provided additional evidence to support the use of Lynparza in this patient population.
b) Tagrisso (lung cancer)
During the period, Tagrisso was accepted for submission and granted Priority Review status by the China Food and Drug Administration agency as a potential treatment for patients with locally-advanced, or metastatic EGFR T790M mutation-positive NSCLC, who have been previously treated with EGFR TKI therapy. The designation has the potential to expedite more rapid access to Tagrisso for patients in China. The Chinese application was supported by three key trials - a China-led Asian regional trial (AURA17), a pharmaco-kinetic trial in the local population (AURA18) and the global AURA3 trial, which included Chinese patients.
c) Cediranib (ovarian cancer)
On 21 September 2016, AstraZeneca announced the decision to voluntarily withdraw the marketing authorisation application (MAA) submitted to the EMA's Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use for cediranib in combination with platinum-based chemotherapy, followed by maintenance monotherapy for the treatment of adult patients with platinum-sensitive relapsed ovarian cancer (including fallopian tube or primary peritoneal). The decision to withdraw the MAA was based on questions raised by the EMA at the late stage of the review process. The MAA for cediranib was supported by data from ICON6, a Phase III trial led by investigators from University College, London and the Medical Research Council. The Company has not made additional regulatory submissions for cediranib in this indication in any other markets.
Cediranib remains an important part of AstraZeneca's ovarian cancer pipeline, and a number of Phase III trials are ongoing to test cediranib as a potential combination partner with Lynparza and other pipeline medicines; these trials are not affected by the aforementioned withdrawal.
d) Selumetinib (multiple cancers)
On 9 August 2016, the Company announced the high-level results from the Phase III SELECT-1 trial for selumetinib in patients with 2nd-line KRAS mutant (KRASm) NSCLC. The results showed that the trial did not meet its primary endpoint of PFS, and selumetinib did not have a significant effect on overall survival (OS). The adverse event profiles for selumetinib and docetaxel were consistent with those seen previously. This outcome did not impact the on-going selumetinib programme in differentiated thyroid cancer, in paediatric neurofibromatosis Type 1 (in collaboration with the US National Cancer Institute), and in combination with other potential medicines in a range of tumour types.
e) Savolitinib (multiple cancers)
Based on data from multiple Phase I/II trials, savolitinib has shown early clinical benefit as a highly selective c-Met inhibitor in a number of cancers. As a result, Chi-Med (part of CK Hutchison Holdings Limited) and AstraZeneca have expanded the joint development plan for savolitinib to cover multiple c-Met-driven, solid tumour indications including NSCLC, kidney, gastric and colorectal cancers.
f) Durvalumab (multiple cancers)
The Company continues to advance multiple monotherapy trials of durvalumab and combination trials of durvalumab with tremelimumab and other potential medicines in Immuno-Oncology (IO). An update on key AstraZeneca-sponsored ongoing trials with durvalumab is provided over the page:
LUNG CANCER
| Name | Phase | Line of treatment | Population | Design | Timelines | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early | ||||||
| disease Monotherapy | ||||||
| ADJUVANT 1 | III | N/A | Stage Ib-IIIa | |||
| NSCLC | durvalumab vs | |||||
| placebo | FPD 2 Q1 | |||||
| 2015 Data expected | ||||||
| 2020 | Ongoing | |||||
| PACIFIC | III | N/A | Stage III unresectable | |||
| NSCLC | durvalumab vs | |||||
| placebo | FPD Q2 2014 LPCD 3 Q2 | |||||
| 2016 Data expected H2 | ||||||
| 2017 | Recruitment | |||||
| completed | ||||||
| Advanced/metastatic | ||||||
| disease Combination | ||||||
| therapy | ||||||
| MYSTIC | III | 1st line | NSCLC | durvalumab vs durva + treme vs | ||
| SoC 4 | FPD Q3 2015 LPCD Q3 | |||||
| 2016 Data expected H1 | ||||||
| 2017 | Recruitment | |||||
| completed | ||||||
| NEPTUNE | III | 1st line | NSCLC | durva + treme vs | ||
| SoC | FPD Q4 2015 Data expected | |||||
| 2018 | Ongoing | |||||
| - | III | 1st line | NSCLC | durvalumab + chemotherapy +/- | ||
| tremelimumab | - | Ongoing in safety lead-in Phase | ||||
| I/II trial | ||||||
| ARCTIC | III | 3rd line | PD-L1 neg. | |||
| NSCLC | durvalumab vs tremelimumab vs durva | |||||
| + treme vs SoC | FPD Q2 2015 LPCD Q3 2016 Data expected H1 | |||||
| 2017 | Recruitment | |||||
| completed |
1 Conducted by the National Cancer Institute of Canada 2 FPD = First Patient Dosed 3 LPCD = Last Patient Commenced Dosing
4 SoC = Standard of Care 5 SCLC = Small Cell Lung Cancer
METASTATIC OR RECURRENT HEAD AND NECK CANCER
| Name | Phase | Line of treatment | Population | Design | Timelines | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monotherapy | ||||||
| HAWK | II | 2nd line | PD-L1 pos. | |||
| HNSCC | Durvalumab (single | |||||
| arm) | FPD Q1 2015 LPCD Q2 | |||||
| 2016 Data | ||||||
| expected Q4 2016 (internal availability) | Recruitment | |||||
| completed | ||||||
| Combination | ||||||
| therapy | ||||||
| CONDOR | II | 2nd line | PD-L1 neg. | |||
| HNSCC | durvalumab vs tremelimumab vs durva | |||||
| + treme | FPD Q2 2015 LPCD Q2 2016 Data expected H1 | |||||
| 2017 | Recruitment | |||||
| completed | ||||||
| KESTREL | III | 1st line | HNSCC | durvalumab vs durva + treme vs | ||
| SoC | FPD Q4 2015 Data expected H2 | |||||
| 2017 | Ongoing | |||||
| EAGLE | III | 2nd line | HNSCC | durvalumab vs durva + treme vs | ||
| SoC | FPD Q4 2015 Data expected | |||||
| 2018 | Ongoing |
With recent changes in the HNSCC competitive landscape, including the approval in the US for PD-1 monotherapy for recurrent or metastatic HNSCC with disease progression on or after platinum-containing chemotherapy, the Company is unlikely to make a regulatory submission for this single-arm Phase II trial. This trial in PD-L1+ patients was originally designed as a potential fast-to-market opportunity in 2nd-line HNSCC. The HAWK trial results are anticipated to be available internally in due course, following trial conclusion and data analysis.
On 27 October 2016, AstraZeneca confirmed that the FDA had placed a partial clinical hold on the enrolment of new patients with HNSCC in clinical trials of durvalumab as monotherapy and in combination with tremelimumab or other potential medicines. All trials are continuing with existing patients. The partial clinical hold on new patient enrolment relates only to HNSCC. Trials for durvalumab in different cancer types, as monotherapy, or in combination with tremelimumab or other potential medicines, are progressing as planned with pivotal data in lung cancer anticipated in the first half of 2017.
METASTATIC UROTHELIAL BLADDER CANCER
| Name | Phase | Line of treatment | Population | Design | Timelines | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Combination | ||||||
| therapy | ||||||
| DANUBE | III | 1st line | Cisplatin | |||
| chemo- therapy- | ||||||
| eligible/ ineligible bladder | ||||||
| cancer | durvalumab vs durva + treme vs | |||||
| SoC | FPD Q4 2015 Data expected | |||||
| 2018 | Ongoing |
g) Acalabrutinib (blood cancers)
Based on maturity of clinical data in an intended fast-to-market indication of unmet need in B-cell blood cancers, the Company rolled the potential data readout and regulatory submission for one blood cancer to the first half of 2017.
Acalabrutinib is a cornerstone of the AstraZeneca strategy in haematology and the Company continues to see important progress in the clinical-development programme for the potential medicine. With more than 2,000 patients now having been treated with acalabrutinib in clinical trials, the safety profile supports the potential for acalabrutinib to become a best-in-class BTK inhibitor for patients intolerant to a currently-approved BTK inhibitor with B-cell cancers.
CARDIOVASCULAR & METABOLIC DISEASES
This therapy area includes a broad type-2 diabetes portfolio, differentiated devices and unique small and large-molecule programmes to reduce morbidity, mortality and organ damage across CV disease, diabetes and chronic kidney disease (CKD) indications.
a) Brilinta (CV disease)
During the period, the EUCLID Phase III trial in Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) readout, with the data demonstrating that the primary endpoint of superiority over clopidogrel was not met. Safety findings from the trial were in line with the known safety profile of Brilinta . Based on the current expectations, it is unlikely that the Company will seek regulatory submission of an indication in PAD.
During the period, the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare approved Brilinta 90mg for patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) for whom the use of other antiplatelet medicines in combination with aspirin is difficult. Brilinta 60mg was also approved for patients who have suffered a heart attack at least one year prior and are at high risk of developing a further atherothrombotic event.
b) Farxiga + Bydureon (type-2 diabetes)
With the increasing evidence suggesting the beneficial effect of SGLT2 inhibitors, such as Farxiga , on renal and CV outcomes in patients with type-2 diabetes, the decision was made to design two large Phase IIIb outcome trials to further investigate the potential role of Farxiga in the management of CKD and chronic heart failure (CHF), in patients with or without type-2 diabetes. This marked the first time that a major outcome trial will be conducted to evaluate an SGLT2 inhibitor in CKD, for which there are currently few treatment options and a significant unmet medical need.
During the period, the DURATION-8 combination trial of Farxiga and Bydureon showed reduced blood sugar, weight and systolic blood pressure. The Phase III trial demonstrated that the combination of these medicines provides benefits to patients above and beyond what is seen with the individual medicines. The Company is currently assessing the potential for a regulatory submission based on these data.
c) Type-2 diabetes medicines in CV outcomes trials
As the field of type-2 diabetes medicines consistently evolves, with multiple outcomes trials producing data, AstraZeneca continues to assess both Farxiga and Bydureon for potential long-term CV benefits. Two significant type-2 diabetes outcomes trials are underway and are ongoing:
| Medicine | Trial | Mode of Action | Number of Patients | Primary Endpoint | Timeline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bydureon | EXSCEL | GLP-1 agonist | ~15,000 | Time to first occurrence of CV | |
| death, non-fatal MI or non-fatal stroke | Latest 2018 (final | ||||
| analysis) | |||||
| Farxiga | DECLARE | SGLT2 inhibitor | ~17,000* | Time to first occurrence of CV | |
| death, non-fatal MI or non-fatal stroke | Latest 2019 (final | ||||
| analysis) 2017 (anticipated interim | |||||
| analysis) |
*Includes ~10,000 patients who have had no prior index event (primary prevention) and ~7,000 patients who have suffered an index event (secondary prevention).
d) ZS-9 (hyperkalaemia)
In the beginning of the fourth quarter, the FDA accepted AstraZeneca's resubmission of the new drug application (NDA) for ZS-9 (sodium zirconium cyclosilicate), the medicine in development for the treatment of hyperkalaemia (high potassium level in blood serum) by ZS Pharma, a wholly owned subsidiary of AstraZeneca. The FDA indicated that this was a complete Class 2 response; the Agency is anticipated to act on the resubmission within 6 months of the date of receipt.
e) Roxadustat (anaemia)
Roxadustat is a potential first-in-class oral HIF-PH inhibitor in Phase III development for the treatment of anaemia in CKD patients, including those on dialysis and not on dialysis. AstraZeneca, FibroGen, Inc. (Fibrogen) and Astellas Pharma Inc. are jointly undertaking an extensive worldwide Phase III programme consisting of 15 trials enrolling more than 8,000 patients.
FibroGen, responsible for regulatory activities in China, recently announced that enrolment had completed in both Phase III clinical trials, intended for regulatory submission. These trials include both CKD patients on and not on dialysis. Further, FibroGen has confirmed that roxadustat is on track to initiate the rolling regulatory-submission process in 2016.
RESPIRATORY
AstraZeneca's Respiratory portfolio includes a range of differentiated potential medicines such as novel combinations, biologics and devices for the treatment of asthma and COPD.
Benralizumab (severe, uncontrolled asthma)
AstraZeneca shared positive benralizumab Phase III data from the SIROCCO and CALIMA trials at the recent European Respiratory Society meeting. These data were also published in The Lancet on 5 September 2016. These results demonstrated that adding benralizumab to the standard of care significantly reduced exacerbations and improved lung function and asthma symptoms in severe, uncontrolled asthma. The outcomes were demonstrated for the 8-week dosing regimen, with no additional benefit observed with 4-week dosing.
During the period, the Phase III ZONDA trial also met its primary endpoint. ZONDA is an efficacy and safety trial of benralizumab to reduce oral corticosteroid use in patients with uncontrolled asthma on high-dose, inhaled corticosteroid plus long-acting Beta2 agonist and chronic oral corticosteroid therapy. Full results will be presented at a forthcoming medical meeting. ZONDA is the fourth positive efficacy trial supporting benralizumab's unique efficacy and safety profile in severe, uncontrolled asthma.
OTHER
a) Anifrolumab (lupus)
During the period, the first patient completed the anifrolumab systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) Phase III trial and rolled over to the long-term extension trial for another three years of treatment/follow-up. The Phase III programme consists of two double-blind placebo controlled trials (TULIP SLE1 and TULIP SLE2) as well as the long-term extension; the Company continues to anticipate regulatory submission in 2019.
Anifrolumab is a monoclonal antibody that blocks the type I interferon (IFN) receptor, thereby inhibiting the activity of all type I IFNs, which play a central role in lupus pathophysiology. Anifrolumab is currently in Phase III development for SLE and Phase II for Lupus Nephritis; a Phase I trial for expansion from current intravenous to subcutaneous administration was recently completed.
b) AZD3293 (Alzheimer's Disease)
On 22 August 2016, AstraZeneca and Lilly announced the receipt of the FDA's Fast Track Designation for the development programme in Alzheimer's disease for AZD3293, an oral beta secretase cleaving enzyme (BACE) inhibitor currently in Phase III clinical trial. The FDA's Fast Track programme is designed to expedite the development and review of new therapies to treat serious conditions and tackle key unmet medical needs. Lilly leads clinical development, in collaboration with scientists from AstraZeneca who will be responsible for manufacturing.
AZD3293 has been shown in trials to reduce levels of amyloid beta in the cerebrospinal fluid of people with Alzheimer's and healthy volunteers. The progression of Alzheimer's disease is characterised by the accumulation of amyloid plaque in the brain. BACE is an enzyme associated with the development of amyloid beta. Inhibiting BACE is expected to prevent the formation of amyloid plaque and eventually slow the progression of the disease. In addition to the AMARANTH Phase III trial for AZD3293, AstraZeneca and Lilly have dosed patients in a second Phase III trial, DAYBREAK-ALZ, which studies the safety and efficacy of AZD3293 in patients with mild Alzheimer's disease.
ASTRAZENECA DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE 30 SEPTEMBER 2016
AstraZeneca-sponsored or -directed studies
Phase III / Pivotal Phase II / Registration
New Molecular Entities (NMEs) and significant additional indications
Regulatory submission dates shown for assets in Phase III and beyond. As disclosure of compound information is balanced by the business need to maintain confidentiality, information in relation to some compounds listed here has not been disclosed at this time.
| Compound | Mechanism | Area Under Investigation | Date Commenced Phase | Estimated Regulatory Acceptance Date / Submission
Status | | | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| | | | | US | EU | Japan | China |
| Oncology | | | | | | | |
| Tagrisso AURA, AURA2, (AURA17 Asia
regional) | EGFR tyrosine kinase
inhibitor | ≥2nd-line advanced EGFRm T790M
NSCLC | Q2 2014 | Launched (Breakthrough Therapy, Priority Review, Orphan
drug) | Launched (Accelerated assessment) | Approved | Accepted 1 |
| Tagrisso AURA3 | EGFR tyrosine kinase
inhibitor | ≥2nd-line advanced EGFRm T790M
NSCLC | Q3 2014 | Q4 2016 | Q4 2016 | N/A 2 | N/A |
| acalabrutinib # | BTK inhibitor | B-cell malignancy | Q1 2015 | 2017 (Orphan drug) | | | |
| acalabrutinib # | BTK inhibitor | 1st-line CLL | Q3 2015 | 2020 (Orphan drug) | 2020 (Orphan drug) | | |
| acalabrutinib # | BTK inhibitor | r/r CLL, high risk | Q4 2015 | 2020 (Orphan drug) | 2020 (Orphan drug) | | |
| selumetinib # ASTRA | MEK inhibitor | differentiated thyroid cancer | Q3 2013 | 2018 (Orphan drug) | 2018 | | |
| moxetumomab pasudotox # PLAIT | anti-CD22 recombinant immunotoxin | hairy cell leukaemia | Q2 2013 | 2017 (Orphan drug) | 2018 | | |
| durvalumab # PACIFIC | PD-L1 mAb | stage III NSCLC | Q2 2014 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | |
| durvalumab # HAWK ¶ | PD-L1 mAb | 2nd-line HNSCC (PD-L1
positive) | Q1 2015 | 2017 (Fast Track) | 2017 | | |
| durvalumab # + tremelimumab ARCTIC | PD-L1 mAb + CTLA-4 mAb | 3rd-line NSCLC | Q2 2015 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | |
| durvalumab # +
tremelimumab MYSTIC | PD-L1 mAb + CTLA-4 mAb | 1st-line NSCLC | Q3 2015 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2020 |
| durvalumab # +
tremelimumab NEPTUNE | PD-L1 mAb + CTLA-4 mAb | 1st-line NSCLC | Q4 2015 | 2019 | 2019 | 2019 | |
| durvalumab # +
tremelimumab CONDOR ¶ | PD-L1 mAb + CTLA-4 mAb | 2nd-line HNSCC (PD-L1
negative) | Q2 2015 | 2017 | 2017 | | |
| durvalumab # +
tremelimumab KESTREL | PD-L1 mAb + CTLA-4 mAb | 1st-line HNSCC | Q4 2015 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | |
| durvalumab # +
tremelimumab EAGLE | PD-L1 mAb + CTLA-4 mAb | 2nd-line HNSCC | Q4 2015 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | |
| durvalumab # + tremelimumab ALPS ¶ | PD-L1 mAb +
CTLA-4 mAb | metastatic pancreatic ductal
carcinoma | Q4 2015 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | |
| durvalumab # +
tremelimumab DANUBE | PD-L1 mAb + CTLA-4 mAb | 1st-line bladder cancer | Q4 2015 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | |
| Cardiovascular & Metabolic
Diseases | | | | | | | |
| Brilinta 3 | P2Y12 receptor
antagonist | arterial
thrombosis | | Launched | Launched | Approved 3 | Launched |
| Farxiga 4 | SGLT2 inhibitor | type-2 diabetes | | Launched | Launched | Launched | Accepted |
| Epanova # | omega-3 carboxylic
acids | severe
hypertrigly-ceridemia | | Approved | | 2018 | |
| ZS-9 (sodium zirconium
cyclosilicate) | potassium
binder | hyperkalaemia | | Accepted 5 | Accepted | | |
| roxadustat # OLYMPUS (US)
ROCKIES (US) | hypoxia-inducible factor prolyl
hydroxylase inhibitor | anaemia in
CKD/ESRD | Q3 2014 | 2018 | N/A | N/A | Q4 2016 6 |
| Respiratory | | | | | | | |
| Bevespi
Aerosphere ( PT003) | LABA/LAMA | COPD | Q2 2013 | Approved | 2017 | 2018 | 2018 |
| benralizumab # CALIMA SIROCCO
ZONDA BISE BORA GREGALE | IL-5R mAb | severe asthma | Q4 2013 | Q4 2016 | Q4 2016 | N/A | N/A |
| benralizumab # TERRANOVA
GALATHEA | IL-5R mAb | COPD | Q3 2014 | 2018 | 2018 | N/A | N/A |
| PT010 | LABA/LAMA/ICS | COPD | Q3 2015 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2019 |
| tralokinumab STRATOS 1,2 TROPOS MESOS | IL-13 mAb | severe asthma | Q3 2014 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | |
| Other | | | | | | | |
| anifrolumab # TULIP | IFN-alphaR mAb | systemic lupus
erythematosus | Q3 2015 | 2019 (Fast Track) | 2019 | 2019 | |
| Zinforo #7 | extended spectrum cephalosporin with affinity to
penicillin-binding proteins | pneumonia/skin infections | | N/A | Launched | N/A | Submitted |
| Zavicefta #7 (CAZ AVI # ) | cephalosporin/ beta lactamase
inhibitor | hospital-acquired pneumonia/
ventilator-associated pneumonia | Q2 2013 | N/A | Approved | N/A | 2017 |
| Zavicefta #7 | cephalosporin/ beta lactamase inhibitor | serious infections, complicated intra-abdominal
infection, complicated urinary tract infection | Q1 2012 | N/A | Approved | N/A | 2017 |
| AZD3293 # AMARANTH DAYBREAK-ALZ | beta-secretase
inhibitor | Alzheimer's
disease | Q2 2016 | 2020 8 (Fast Track) | 2020 | 2020 | |
¶ Registrational Phase II trial
Collaboration
1 CN submission accepted 1 September 2016
2 Tagrisso has full approval in Japan. A Japanese Patient Information update will include AURA3 data
3 Brilinta in the US; Brilique in rest of world. JP approval received 28 Sept 2016
4 Farxiga in the US; Forxiga in rest of world
5 US resubmission accepted on 13 October 2016
6 Rolling NDA submission to be initiated in Q4 2016
7 AstraZeneca announced on 24 August 2016 that it had entered into an agreement with Pfizer to sell the commercialisation and development rights to its late-stage, small-molecule antibiotics business in most markets globally outside the US. The transaction is expected to close during Q4 2016
8 Fast Track Designation, 22 August 2016
Phases I and II
NMEs and significant additional indications
| Compound | Mechanism | Area Under Investigation | Phase | Date Commenced Phase |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oncology | ||||
| durvalumab # | PD-L1 mAb | bladder cancer | II | Q1 2016 (Breakthrough Therapy) |
| durvalumab # | PD-L1 mAb | solid tumours | II | Q3 2014 |
| durvalumab # + | ||||
| tremelimumab | PD-L1 mAb + CTLA-4 mAb | gastric cancer | II | Q2 2015 |
| durvalumab # + | ||||
| AZD5069 | PD-L1 mAb + | |||
| CXCR2 | HNSCC | II | Q3 2015 | |
| durvalumab # + | ||||
| AZD9150 # | PD-L1 mAb + STAT3 | |||
| inhibitor | ||||
| durvalumab # + | ||||
| MEDI0680 | PD-L1 mAb + PD-1 | |||
| mAb | solid tumours | II | Q3 2016 | |
| durvalumab # | PD-L1 mAb | solid tumours | I | Q3 2014 |
| durvalumab # + | ||||
| monalizumab | PD-L1 mAb + NKG2a | |||
| mAb | solid tumours | I | Q1 2016 | |
| durvalumab # + | ||||
| MEDI9447 | PD-L1 mAb + CD73 | |||
| mAb | solid tumours | I | Q1 2016 | |
| durvalumab # + Iressa | PD-L1 mAb+ EGFR tyrosine kinase | |||
| inhibitor | NSCLC | I | Q2 2014 | |
| durvalumab # + dabrafenib + | ||||
| trametinib | PD-L1 mAb+ BRAF inhibitor + MEK | |||
| inhibitor | melanoma | I | Q1 2014 | |
| durvalumab # + | ||||
| tremelimumab | PD-L1 mAb + CTLA-4 | |||
| mAb | solid tumours | I | Q4 2013 | |
| Tagrisso + (durvalumab # or | ||||
| selumetinib # or | ||||
| savolitinib # ) TATTON | EGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitor + | |||
| (PD-L1 mAb or MEK inhibitor or MET tyrosine kinase | ||||
| inhibitor) | advanced EGFRm | |||
| NSCLC | II | Q2 2016 | ||
| Tagrisso | EGFRm | leptomeningeal | ||
| disease | II | Q3 2016 | ||
| selumetinib + | ||||
| durvalumab # | MEK inhibitor + PD-L1 | |||
| mAb | solid tumours | I | Q4 2015 | |
| savolitinib/volitinib # | MET tyrosine kinase | |||
| inhibitor | papillary renal cell | |||
| carcinoma | II | Q2 2014 | ||
| AZD1775 # + | ||||
| chemotherapy | Wee1 inhibitor + | |||
| chemotherapy | ovarian cancer | II | Q4 2012 | |
| AZD1775 # | Wee1 inhibitor | solid tumours | I | Q3 2015 |
| AZD1775 # + Lynparza | Wee1 inhibitor + PARP | |||
| inhibitor | solid tumours | I | Q3 2015 | |
| AZD1775 # + | ||||
| durvalumab # | Wee1 inhibitor | |||
| + PD-L1 mAb | solid tumours | I | Q4 2015 | |
| AZD6738 + Lynparza | ATR inhibitor | gastric cancer | II | Q3 2016 |
| vistusertib (AZD2014) | mTOR serine/ threonine kinase | |||
| inhibitor | solid tumours | II | Q1 2013 | |
| AZD3759 BLOOM # | EGFR tyrosine kinase | |||
| inhibitor | CNS metastases in advanced EGFRm | |||
| NSCLC | II | Q4 2015 | ||
| Tagrisso BLOOM | EGFR tyrosine kinase | |||
| inhibitor | ||||
| AZD5363 # | AKT kinase | |||
| inhibitor | breast cancer | II | Q1 2014 | |
| AZD4547 | FGFR tyrosine kinase | |||
| inhibitor | solid tumours | II | Q4 2011 | |
| MEDI-573 # | IGF mAb | metastatic breast | ||
| cancer | II | Q2 2012 | ||
| AZD0156 | ATM serine/threonine kinase | |||
| inhibitor | solid tumours | I | Q4 2015 | |
| AZD2811 # | Aurora B kinase | |||
| inhibitor | solid tumours | I | Q4 2015 | |
| AZD6738 | ATR serine/threonine kinase | |||
| inhibitor | solid tumours | I | Q4 2013 | |
| AZD8186 | PI3 kinase beta | |||
| inhibitor | solid tumours | I | Q2 2013 | |
| AZD9150 # | STAT3 inhibitor | haematological | ||
| malignancies | I | Q1 2012 | ||
| AZD9496 | selective oestrogen receptor | |||
| downregulator (SERD) | ER+ breast | |||
| cancer | I | Q4 2014 | ||
| AZD4635 | A2aR inhibitor | solid tumours | I | Q2 2016 |
| MEDI0562 # | humanised OX40 | |||
| agonist | solid tumours | I | Q1 2015 | |
| MEDI0562 # + | ||||
| tremelimumab | humanised OX40 agonist + CTLA-4 | |||
| mAb | solid tumours | I | Q2 2016 | |
| MEDI0562 # + | ||||
| durvalumab # | humanised OX40 agonist + PD-L1 | |||
| mAb | solid tumours | I | Q2 2016 | |
| MEDI-565 # | CEA BiTE mAb | solid tumours | I | Q1 2011 |
| MEDI0680 | PD-1 mAb | solid tumours | I | Q4 2013 |
| MEDI1873 | GITR agonist fusion | |||
| protein | solid tumours | I | Q4 2015 | |
| MEDI4276 | HER2 bispecific ADC | |||
| mAb | solid tumours | I | Q4 2015 | |
| MEDI9197 # | TLR 7/8 agonist | solid tumours | I | Q4 2015 |
| MEDI9447 | CD73 mAb | solid tumours | I | Q3 2015 |
| Cardiovascular & Metabolic Diseases | ||||
| MEDI0382 | GLP-1/ glucagon dual | |||
| agonist | diabetes / | |||
| obesity | II | Q3 2016 | ||
| MEDI4166 | PCSK9/GLP-1 mAb + peptide | |||
| fusion | diabetes / | |||
| cardiovascular | II | Q1 2016 | ||
| MEDI6012 | LCAT | ACS | II | Q4 2015 |
| AZD4076 | anti-miR103/107 | |||
| oligonucleotide | non-alcoholic fatty liver | |||
| disease/non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) | I | Q4 2015 | ||
| AZD4831 | Myeloperoxidase | Heart failure with a preserved | ||
| ejection fraction | I | Q3 2016 | ||
| AZD5718 | FLAP | CAD | I | Q1 2016 |
| MEDI8111 | Rh-factor II | trauma / | ||
| bleeding | I | Q1 2014 | ||
| Respiratory | ||||
| PT010 | LABA/LAMA/ICS | asthma | II | Q2 2014 |
| abediterol # | LABA | asthma/COPD | II | Q4 2007 |
| AZD7594 | inhaled SGRM | asthma/COPD | II | Q3 2015 |
| AZD9412 # | inhaled interferon | |||
| beta | asthma/COPD | II | Q3 2015 | |
| tezepelumab # | TSLP mAb | asthma / atopic | ||
| dermatitis | II | Q2 2014 | ||
| AZD1419 # | TLR9 agonist | asthma | II | Q3 2013 |
| AZD5634 | inhaled ENaC | cystic fibrosis | I | Q1 2016 |
| AZD7986 # | DPP1 | COPD | I | Q4 2014 |
| AZD8871 # | MABA | COPD | I | Q4 2015 |
| AZD9567 | oral SGRM | rheumatoid | ||
| arthritis | I | Q4 2015 | ||
| MEDI9314 | IL-4R mAb | atopic | ||
| dermatitis | I | Q1 2016 | ||
| Other | ||||
| anifrolumab # | IFN-alphaR mAb | lupus nephritis | II | Q4 2015 |
| anifrolumab # | IFN-alphaR mAb | systemic lupus erythematosus | ||
| (subcutaneous) | I | Q4 2015 | ||
| verinurad | selective uric acid reabsorption inhibitor | |||
| (URAT-1) | chronic treatment of hyperuricemia | |||
| in patients with gout | II | Q3 2013 | ||
| mavrilimumab # | GM-CSFR mAb | rheumatoid | ||
| arthritis | II | Q1 2010 | ||
| inebilizumab # | CD19 mAb | neuromyelitis | ||
| optica | II | Q1 2015 (Orphan drug) | ||
| MEDI2070 #1 | IL-23 mAb | Crohn's disease | II | Q1 2013 |
| MEDI7734 | ILT7 mAb | myositis | I | Q3 2016 |
| MEDI0700 # | BAFF/B7RP1 bispecific | |||
| mAb | systemic lupus | |||
| erythematosus | I | Q1 2016 | ||
| MEDI4920 | anti-CD40L-Tn3 fusion | |||
| protein | primary Sjögren's | |||
| syndrome | I | Q2 2014 | ||
| MEDI5872 # | B7RP1 mAb | primary Sjögren's | ||
| syndrome | II | Q3 2016 | ||
| CXL #2 | beta lactamase inhibitor / | |||
| cephalosporin | methicillin-resistant S. aureus | II | Q4 2010 | |
| AZD3241 | myeloperoxidase | |||
| inhibitor | multiple system | |||
| atrophy | II | Q2 2015 (Orphan drug) | ||
| MEDI3902 | Psl/PcrV bispecific | |||
| mAb | prevention of nosocomial | |||
| pseudomonas pneumonia | II | Q2 2016 (Fast Track, US) | ||
| MEDI4893 | mAb binding to S. aureus toxin | hospital-acquired pneumonia / | ||
| serious S. aureus infection | II | Q4 2014 (Fast Track, US) | ||
| MEDI7510 | Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) | |||
| sF+GLA-SE | Prevention of RSV disease in older | |||
| patients | II | Q3 2015 | ||
| MEDI8852 | influenza A mAb | influenza A | ||
| treatment | II | Q4 2015 (Fast Track, US) | ||
| MEDI8897 # | RSV mAb-YTE | passive RSV | ||
| prophylaxis | II | Q1 2015 (Fast Track, US | ||
| ATM AVI #2 | monobactam/ beta lactamase | |||
| inhibitor | targeted serious bacterial | |||
| infections | II | Q2 2016 | ||
| AZD8108 | NMDA antagonist | suicidal | ||
| ideation | I | Q4 2014 | ||
| MEDI1814 | amyloid beta | |||
| mAb | Alzheimer's | |||
| disease | I | Q2 2014 | ||
| MEDI7352 | NGF/TNF bispecific | |||
| mAb | osteoarthritis | |||
| pain | I | Q1 2016 |
Collaboration
1 AstraZeneca entered into a licensing agreement with Allergan (3 October 2016)
2 AstraZeneca announced on 24 August 2016 that it had entered into an agreement with Pfizer to sell the commercialisation and development rights to its late-stage, small-molecule antibiotics business in most markets globally outside the US. The transaction is expected to close during Q4 2016
Significant Lifecycle Management (LCM)
| Compound | Mechanism | Area Under Investigation | Date Commenced Phase | Estimated Regulatory Acceptance Date / Submission
Status | | | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| | | | | US | EU | Japan | China |
| Oncology | | | | | | | |
| Faslodex FALCON | oestrogen receptor
antagonist | 1st-line hormone receptor +ve
advanced breast cancer | Q4 2012 | H1 2017 | H1 2017 | Accepted 1 | 2017 |
| Lynparza OlympiAD | PARP inhibitor | gBRCA metastatic breast
cancer | Q2 2014 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | |
| Lynparza SOLO-2 | PARP inhibitor | 2nd-line or greater BRCAm PSR
ovarian cancer, maintenance monotherapy | Q3 2013 | 2017 (Fast Track) | 2017 | 2017 | |
| Lynparza SOLO-1 | PARP inhibitor | 1st-line BRCAm ovarian
cancer | Q3 2013 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | |
| Lynparza SOLO-3 | PARP inhibitor | gBRCA PSR ovarian
cancer | Q1 2015 | 2018 | | | |
| Lynparza POLO | PARP inhibitor | pancreatic
cancer | Q1 2015 | 2018 | 2018 | N/A | |
| Lynparza | PARP inhibitor | prostate cancer | Q3 2014 | ( Breakthrough
Therapy) | | | |
| Lynparza OlympiA | PARP inhibitor | gBRCA adjuvant breast
cancer | Q2 2014 | 2020 | 2020 | 2020 | |
| Tagrisso FLAURA | EGFR tyrosine kinase
inhibitor | 1st-line advanced EGFRm
NSCLC | Q1 2015 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Tagrisso ADAURA | EGFR tyrosine kinase
inhibitor | adjuvant EGFRm
NSCLC | Q4 2015 | 2022 | 2022 | 2022 | 2022 |
| Cardiovascular & Metabolic Diseases | | | | | | | |
| Brilinta 2 PEGASUS- TIMI 54 | P2Y12 receptor
antagonist | outcomes trial in patients with
prior myocardial infarction | Q4 2010 | Launched (Priority Review) | Launched | Approved 2 | Accepted |
| Brilinta 2 THEMIS | P2Y12 receptor
antagonist | outcomes trial in patients with
type-2 diabetes and CAD, but without a previous history of MI or
stroke | Q1 2014 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2019 |
| Brilinta 2 HESTIA | P2Y12 receptor
antagonist | prevention of vaso-occlusive crises
in paediatric patients with sickle cell disease | Q1 2014 | 2020 | 2020 | | |
| Onglyza SAVOR-TIMI 53 | DPP-4 inhibitor | type-2 diabetes outcomes
trial | Q2 2010 | Launched | Launched | | Accepted |
| Kombiglyze XR/ Komboglyze 3 | DPP-4 inhibitor/ metformin
FDC | type-2 diabetes | | Launched | Launched | | Submitted |
| Farxiga 4 DECLARE- TIMI 58 | SGLT2 inhibitor | type-2 diabetes outcomes
trial | Q2 2013 | 2020 | 2020 | | |
| Farxiga 3 | SGLT2 inhibitor | type-1 diabetes | Q4 2014 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | |
| Xigduo XR/ Xigduo 5 | SGLT2 inhibitor/ metformin
FDC | type-2 diabetes | | Launched | Launched | | |
| Qtern (saxagliptin/ dapagliflozin
FDC) | DPP-4 inhibitor/ SGLT2 inhibitor
FDC | type-2 diabetes | Q2 2012 | Accepted | Approved | | |
| Bydureon weekly suspension | GLP-1 receptor
agonist | type-2 diabetes | Q1 2013 | 2017 | 2017 | | |
| Bydureon EXSCEL | GLP-1 receptor
agonist | type-2 diabetes outcomes
trial | Q2 2010 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | |
| Epanova STRENGTH | omega-3 carboxylic
acids | outcomes trial in statin-treated
patients at high CV risk, with persistent hypertriglyceridemia plus
low HDL-cholesterol | Q4 2014 | 2020 | 2020 | 2020 | 2020 |
| Respiratory | | | | | | | |
| Symbicort SYGMA | ICS/LABA | as-needed use in mild
asthma | Q4 2014 | N/A | 2018 | | 2019 |
| Symbicort | ICS/LABA | breath actuated Inhaler
asthma/COPD | | 2018 | | | |
| Duaklir
Genuair # | LAMA/LABA | COPD | Q3 2016 | 2018 | Launched | | 2019 |
| Other | | | | | | | |
| Nexium | proton pump
inhibitor | stress ulcer
prophylaxis | | N/A | N/A | N/A | Q4 2016 |
| Nexium | proton pump
inhibitor | paediatrics | | Launched | Launched | Q4 2016 | Accepted |
| linaclotide# | GC-C receptor peptide
agonist | irritable bowel syndrome with
constipation (IBS-C) | | N/A | N/A | N/A | Accepted |
Collaboration
1 JP submission accepted 19 August 016
2 Brilinta in the US; Brilique in rest of world. JP approval received 28 Sept 2016
3 Kombiglyze XR in the US; Komboglyze in the EU
4 Farxiga in the US; Forxiga in rest of world
5 Xigduo XR in the US; Xigduo in the EU
Terminations (discontinued projects between 1 July 2016 and 30 September 2016)
| NME / Line Extension | Compound | Reason for Discontinuation | Area Under Investigation |
|---|---|---|---|
| NME | AZD7624 | Safety/Efficacy | COPD |
| LCM | Brilinta EUCLID | Safety/Efficacy | Peripheral artery |
| disease | |||
| NME | inebilizumab | Safety/Efficacy | Diffuse large B-cell |
| lymphoma | |||
| NME | MEDI3617 # | Safety/Efficacy | solid tumours |
| NME | cediranib ICON | ||
| 6 | Regulatory | PSR ovarian | |
| cancer | |||
| NME | selumetinib # SELECT-1 | Safety/Efficacy | 2nd-line KRASm NSCLC |
Completed Projects / Divestitures
| Compound | Mechanism | Area Under Investigation | Completed/ Divested | Estimated Regulatory Submission Acceptance † | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | EU | Japan | China | ||||
| Zurampic 1 | selective uric acid reabsorption | ||||||
| inhibitor (URAT-1) | chronic treatment of hyperuricemia | ||||||
| in patients with gout | Completed / Divested | Launched | Approved | n/a | n/a | ||
| Zurampic + allopurinol FDC 1 | selective uric acid reabsorption | ||||||
| inhibitor (URAT-1)+xanthine oxidase inhibitor | |||||||
| FDC | chronic treatment of hyperuricemia | ||||||
| in patients with gout | Divested | ||||||
| MEDI-550 | pandemic influenza virus | ||||||
| vaccine | pandemic influenza | ||||||
| prophylaxis | Completed | n/a | Approved | n/a | n/a | ||
| tralokinumab 2 | IL-13 mAb | atopic | |||||
| dermatitis | Divested | ||||||
| brodalumab 3 AMAGINE-1,2,3 | IL-17R mAb | psoriasis | Divested |
1 AstraZeneca has granted Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. exclusive US rights (26 April 2016) and Grünenthal GmbH exclusive rights in Europe and Latin America (2 June 2016). Zurampic launched in US on 3 Oct 2016
2 AstraZeneca entered licensing agreement with LEO Pharma (1 July 2016, completed on 16 August 2016)
3 AstraZeneca and Valeant agreed to terminate the licence for Valeant's right to develop and commercialise brodalumab in Europe. AstraZeneca entered into an agreement with LEO Pharma for the exclusive licence to brodalumab in Europe (1 July 2016)
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income
| For the nine months ended 30
September | 2016 $m | 2015 $m |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Product sales | 16,059 | 17,434 |
| Externalisation revenue | 1,358 | 875 |
| Total revenue | 17,417 | 18,309 |
| Cost of sales | (2,966) | (3,377) |
| Gross profit | 14,451 | 14,932 |
| Distribution costs | (243) | (240) |
| Research and development expense | (4,347) | (4,251) |
| Selling, general and administrative costs | (8,027) | (8,444) |
| Other operating income and expense | 535 | 1,029 |
| Operating profit | 2,369 | 3,026 |
| Finance income | 44 | 33 |
| Finance expense | (1,022) | (783) |
| Share of after tax losses in associates and joint
ventures | (22) | (9) |
| Profit before tax | 1,369 | 2,267 |
| Taxation | 220 | (249) |
| Profit for the period | 1,589 | 2,018 |
| Other comprehensive income | | |
| Items that will not be reclassified
to profit or loss | | |
| Remeasurement of the defined benefit pension
liability | (1,127) | 34 |
| Tax on items that will not be reclassified to profit or
loss | 256 | (12) |
| | (871) | 22 |
| Items that may be reclassified
subsequently to profit or loss | | |
| Foreign exchange arising on consolidation | (690) | (359) |
| Foreign exchange arising on designating borrowings in net
investment hedges | (194) | (322) |
| Fair value movements on cash flow hedges | (26) | - |
| Fair value movements on cash flow hedges transferred to profit or
loss | 41 | - |
| Fair value movements on derivatives designated in net investment
hedges | (96) | 24 |
| Amortisation of loss on cash flow hedge | 1 | 1 |
| Net available for sale gains/(losses) taken to
equity | 126 | (63) |
| Tax on items that may be reclassified subsequently to profit or
loss | 63 | 84 |
| | (775) | (635) |
| Other comprehensive income for the period, net of
tax | (1,646) | (613) |
| Total comprehensive income for the period | (57) | 1,405 |
| Profit attributable to: | | |
| Owners of the Parent | 1,657 | 2,017 |
| Non-controlling interests | (68) | 1 |
| | 1,589 | 2,018 |
| Total comprehensive income attributable to: | | |
| Owners of the Parent | 12 | 1,405 |
| Non-controlling interests | (69) | - |
| | (57) | 1,405 |
| Basic earnings per $0.25 Ordinary Share | $1.31 | $1.60 |
| Diluted earnings per $0.25 Ordinary Share | $1.31 | $1.59 |
| Weighted average number of Ordinary Shares in issue
(millions) | 1,265 | 1,264 |
| Diluted weighted average number of Ordinary Shares in issue
(millions) | 1,266 | 1,265 |
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income
| For the quarter ended 30
September | 2016 $m | 2015 $m |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Product sales | 5,025 | 5,850 |
| Externalisation revenue | 674 | 95 |
| Total revenue | 5,699 | 5,945 |
| Cost of sales | (900) | (1,041) |
| Gross profit | 4,799 | 4,904 |
| Distribution costs | (76) | (79) |
| Research and development expense | (1,402) | (1,429) |
| Selling, general and administrative costs | (2,403) | (2,679) |
| Other operating income and expense | 110 | 453 |
| Operating profit | 1,028 | 1,170 |
| Finance income | 13 | 9 |
| Finance expense | (355) | (246) |
| Share of after tax losses in associates and joint
ventures | (10) | (2) |
| Profit before tax | 676 | 931 |
| Taxation | 319 | (161) |
| Profit for the period | 995 | 770 |
| Other comprehensive income | | |
| Items that will not be reclassified
to profit or loss | | |
| Remeasurement of the defined benefit pension
liability | (285) | (208) |
| Tax on items that will not be reclassified to profit or
loss | 21 | 45 |
| | (264) | (163) |
| Items that may be reclassified
subsequently to profit or loss | | |
| Foreign exchange arising on consolidation | (167) | (348) |
| Foreign exchange arising on designating borrowings in net
investment hedges | (127) | (105) |
| Fair value movements on cash flow hedges | 77 | - |
| Fair value movements on cash flow hedges transferred to profit or
loss | (19) | - |
| Fair value movements on derivatives designated in net investment
hedges | (17) | 4 |
| Net available for sale gains/(losses) taken to
equity | 162 | (34) |
| Tax on items that may be reclassified subsequently to profit or
loss | (12) | 41 |
| | (103) | (442) |
| Other comprehensive income for the period, net of
tax | (367) | (605) |
| Total comprehensive income for the period | 628 | 165 |
| Profit attributable to: | | |
| Owners of the Parent | 1,014 | 770 |
| Non-controlling interests | (19) | - |
| | 995 | 770 |
| Total comprehensive income attributable to: | | |
| Owners of the Parent | 648 | 166 |
| Non-controlling interests | (20) | (1) |
| | 628 | 165 |
| Basic earnings per $0.25 Ordinary Share | $0.80 | $0.61 |
| Diluted earnings per $0.25 Ordinary Share | $0.80 | $0.60 |
| Weighted average number of Ordinary Shares in issue
(millions) | 1,265 | 1,264 |
| Diluted weighted average number of Ordinary Shares in issue
(millions) | 1,266 | 1,265 |
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Financial Position
| At 30 Sep 2016 $m | At 31 Dec 2015 $m | At 30 Sep 2015 $m | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASSETS Non-current assets | |||
| Property, plant and equipment | 6,690 | 6,413 | 6,205 |
| Goodwill | 11,806 | 11,868 | 11,430 |
| Intangible assets | 28,507 | 22,646 | 19,997 |
| Derivative financial | |||
| instruments | 278 | 446 | 479 |
| Investments in associates and joint | |||
| ventures | 95 | 85 | 48 |
| Other investments | 715 | 458 | 444 |
| Other receivables | 681 | 907 | 925 |
| Deferred tax assets | 1,584 | 1,294 | 1,391 |
| 50,356 | 44,117 | 40,919 | |
| Current assets | |||
| Inventories | 2,420 | 2,143 | 2,193 |
| Assets held for sale | 332 | - | - |
| Trade and other receivables | 5,449 | 6,622 | 5,876 |
| Other investments | 909 | 613 | 496 |
| Derivative financial | |||
| instruments | 26 | 2 | 30 |
| Income tax receivable | 640 | 387 | 523 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 3,090 | 6,240 | 4,081 |
| 12,866 | 16,007 | 13,199 | |
| Total assets | 63,222 | 60,124 | 54,118 |
| LIABILITIES Current liabilities | |||
| Interest-bearing loans and | |||
| borrowings | (2,939) | (916) | (2,671) |
| Trade and other payables | (9,961) | (11,663) | (10,593) |
| Derivative financial | |||
| instruments | (12) | (9) | (25) |
| Provisions | (936) | (798) | (682) |
| Income tax payable | (1,534) | (1,483) | (2,065) |
| (15,382) | (14,869) | (16,036) | |
| Non-current liabilities | |||
| Interest-bearing loans and | |||
| borrowings | (14,744) | (14,137) | (8,276) |
| Derivative financial | |||
| instruments | (25) | (1) | - |
| Deferred tax liabilities | (4,051) | (2,733) | (1,559) |
| Retirement benefit | |||
| obligations | (2,870) | (1,974) | (2,542) |
| Provisions | (396) | (444) | (381) |
| Other payables | (10,842) | (7,457) | (7,956) |
| (32,928) | (26,746) | (20,714) | |
| Total liabilities | (48,310) | (41,615) | (36,750) |
| Net assets | 14,912 | 18,509 | 17,368 |
| EQUITY | |||
| Capital and reserves attributable to equity holders of the | |||
| Company | |||
| Share capital | 316 | 316 | 316 |
| Share premium account | 4,344 | 4,304 | 4,291 |
| Other reserves | 2,031 | 2,036 | 2,035 |
| Retained earnings | 6,381 | 11,834 | 10,707 |
| 13,072 | 18,490 | 17,349 | |
| Non-controlling interests | 1,840 | 19 | 19 |
| Total equity | 14,912 | 18,509 | 17,368 |
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
| For the nine months ended 30
September | 2016 $m | 2015 $m |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cash flows from operating activities | | |
| Profit before
tax | 1,369 | 2,267 |
| Finance income and
expense | 978 | 750 |
| Share of after tax losses in
associates and joint ventures | 22 | 9 |
| Depreciation, amortisation and
impairment | 1,767 | 2,136 |
| Increase in working capital
and short-term provisions | (472) | (35) |
| Non-cash and other
movements | (545) | (987) |
| Cash generated from operations | 3,119 | 4,140 |
| Interest paid | (489) | (433) |
| Tax paid | (445) | (954) |
| Net cash inflow from operating activities | 2,185 | 2,753 |
| Cash flows from investing activities | | |
| Movement in short-term investments and fixed
deposits | (165) | 285 |
| Purchase of property, plant
and equipment | (912) | (874) |
| Disposal of property, plant
and equipment | 47 | 16 |
| Purchase of intangible
assets | (761) | (1,379) |
| Disposal of intangible
assets | 117 | 737 |
| Purchase of non-current asset
investments | (210) | (47) |
| Disposal of non-current asset
investments | - | 59 |
| Payments to joint
ventures | (19) | - |
| Upfront payments on business
acquisitions | (2,564) | - |
| Payment of contingent
consideration on business acquisitions | (197) | (553) |
| Interest
received | 105 | 102 |
| Payments made by subsidiaries
to non-controlling interests | (13) | - |
| Net cash outflow from investing activities | (4,572) | (1,654) |
| Net cash (outflow)/inflow before financing
activities | (2,387) | 1,099 |
| Cash flows from financing activities | | |
| Proceeds from issue of share capital | 40 | 30 |
| New long-term
loans | 2,483 | - |
| Repayment of
loans | - | (884) |
| Dividends
paid | (3,561) | (3,486) |
| Hedge contracts relating to
dividend payments | 18 | (51) |
| Repayment of obligations under
finance leases | (12) | (40) |
| Movement in short-term
borrowings | 12 | 1,025 |
| Net cash outflow from financing activities | (1,020) | (3,406) |
| Net decrease in cash and cash
equivalents in the period | (3,407) | (2,307) |
| Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the
period | 6,051 | 6,164 |
| Exchange rate
effects | 43 | (70) |
| Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the
period | 2,687 | 3,787 |
| Cash and cash equivalents consists of: | | |
| Cash and cash
equivalents | 3,090 | 4,081 |
| Overdrafts | (403) | (294) |
| | 2,687 | 3,787 |
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity
| Share capital $m | Share premium account $m | Other reserves* $m | Retained earnings $m | Total $m | Non- controlling interests $m | Total equity $m | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At 1 Jan 2015 | 316 | 4,261 | 2,021 | 13,029 | 19,627 | 19 | 19,646 |
| Profit for the period | - | - | - | 2,017 | 2,017 | 1 | 2,018 |
| Other comprehensive income | - | - | - | (612) | (612) | (1) | (613) |
| Transfer to other reserves | - | - | 14 | (14) | - | - | - |
| Transactions with owners: | |||||||
| Dividends | - | - | - | (3,537) | (3,537) | - | (3,537) |
| Issue of Ordinary Shares | - | 30 | - | - | 30 | - | 30 |
| Share-based payments | - | - | - | (176) | (176) | - | (176) |
| Net movement | - | 30 | 14 | (2,322) | (2,278) | - | (2,278) |
| At 30 Sep 2015 | 316 | 4,291 | 2,035 | 10,707 | 17,349 | 19 | 17,368 |
| Share capital $m | Share premium account $m | Other reserves* $m | Retained earnings $m | Total $m | Non- controlling interests $m | Total equity $m | |
| At 1 Jan 2016 | 316 | 4,304 | 2,036 | 11,834 | 18,490 | 19 | 18,509 |
| Profit for the period | - | - | - | 1,657 | 1,657 | (68) | 1,589 |
| Other comprehensive income | - | - | - | (1,645) | (1,645) | (1) | (1,646) |
| Transfer to other reserves | - | - | (5) | 5 | - | - | - |
| Transactions with owners: | |||||||
| Dividends | - | - | - | (3,540) | (3,540) | - | (3,540) |
| Dividend paid by subsidiary to non-controlling | |||||||
| interest | - | - | - | - | - | (13) | (13) |
| Acerta put option | - | - | - | (1,825) | (1,825) | - | (1,825) |
| Changes in non-controlling | |||||||
| interest | - | - | - | - | - | 1,903 | 1,903 |
| Issue of Ordinary Shares | - | 40 | - | - | 40 | - | 40 |
| Share-based payments | - | - | - | (105) | (105) | - | (105) |
| Net movement | - | 40 | (5) | (5,453) | (5,418) | 1,821 | (3,597) |
| At 30 Sep 2016 | 316 | 4,344 | 2,031 | 6,381 | 13,072 | 1,840 | 14,912 |
| * Other reserves include the capital redemption reserve and the | |||||||
| merger reserve. |
Notes to the Interim Financial Statements
1 BASIS OF PREPARATION AND ACCOUNTING POLICIES
These unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements (interim financial statements) for the nine months ended 30 September 2016 have been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting as adopted by the European Union (EU) and as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB).
The annual financial statements of the Group are prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs) as adopted by the EU and as issued by the IASB. The interim financial statements have been prepared applying the accounting policies and presentation that were applied in the preparation of the Group's published consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2015. There have been no significant new or revised accounting standards applied in the nine months ended 30 September 2016.
Legal proceedings
The information contained in Note 7 updates the disclosures concerning legal proceedings and contingent liabilities in the Group's Annual Report and Form 20-F Information 2015 and Interim Financial Statements for the six months ended 30 June 2016.
Going concern
The Group has considerable financial resources available. As at 30 September 2016 the Group has $3.2bn in financial resources (cash balances of $3.1bn and undrawn committed bank facilities of $3bn which are available until April 2021, with only $2.9bn of debt due within one year). The Group's revenues are largely derived from sales of products which are covered by patents which provide a relatively high level of resilience and predictability to cash inflows, although our revenue is expected to continue to be significantly impacted by the expiry of patents over the medium term. In addition, government price interventions in response to budgetary constraints are expected to continue to adversely affect revenues in many of our mature markets. However, we anticipate new revenue streams from both recently launched medicines and products in development, and the Group has a wide diversity of customers and suppliers across different geographic areas. Consequently, the Directors believe that, overall, the Group is well placed to manage its business risks successfully.
On the basis of the above paragraph and after making enquiries, the Directors have a reasonable expectation that the Company and the Group have adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Accordingly, the interim financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis.
Financial information
The comparative figures shown for the financial year ended 31 December 2015 are not the Company's statutory accounts for that financial year. Those accounts have been reported on by the Group's auditors and have been delivered to the registrar of companies. The report of the auditors was (i) unqualified, (ii) did not include a reference to any matters to which the auditors drew attention by way of emphasis without qualifying their report, and (iii) did not contain a statement under section 498(2) or (3) of the Companies Act 2006.
2 RESTRUCTURING COSTS
Profit before tax for the year ended 30 September 2016 is stated after charging restructuring costs of $713m ($250m for the third quarter of 2016). These have been charged to profit as follows:
| YTD 2016 $m | YTD 2015 $m | Q3 2016 $m | Q3 2015 $m | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of sales | 87 | 124 | 59 | 23 |
| Research and development | ||||
| expense | 146 | 180 | 39 | 56 |
| Selling, general and administrative | ||||
| costs | 504 | 358 | 176 | 135 |
| Other operating income and | ||||
| expense | (24) | - | (24) | - |
| Total | 713 | 662 | 250 | 214 |
3 NET DEBT
The table below provides an analysis of net debt and a reconciliation of net cash flow to the movement in net debt.
| At 1 Jan 2016 $m | Cash Flow $m | Acquisitions $m | Non-cash & Other $m | Exchange Movements $m | At 30 Sep 2016 $m | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loans due after one year | (14,109) | (2,483) | - | 1,772 | 84 | (14,736) |
| Finance leases due after one | ||||||
| year | (28) | - | - | 20 | - | (8) |
| Total long-term debt | (14,137) | (2,483) | - | 1,792 | 84 | (14,744) |
| Current instalments of loans | - | - | - | (1,775) | - | (1,775) |
| Current instalments of finance | ||||||
| leases | (67) | 12 | - | (34) | - | (89) |
| Total current debt | (67) | 12 | - | (1,809) | - | (1,864) |
| Other Investments | 613 | 167 | 140 | 59 | (52) | 927 |
| Net derivative financial | ||||||
| instruments | 438 | (2) | - | (169) | - | 267 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 6,240 | (3,183) | - | - | 33 | 3,090 |
| Overdrafts | (189) | (224) | - | - | 10 | (403) |
| Short-term borrowings | (660) | (12) | - | (1 ) | 1 | (672) |
| 6,442 | (3,254) | 140 | (111) | (8) | 3,209 | |
| Net debt | (7,762) | (5,725) | 140 | (128) | 76 | (13,399) |
Non-cash movements in the period include fair value adjustments under IAS 39.
4 MAJORITY EQUITY INVESTMENT IN ACERTA PHARMA
On 2 February 2016, AstraZeneca completed an agreement to invest in a majority equity stake in Acerta Pharma, a privately-owned biopharmaceutical company based in the Netherlands and US. The transaction provides AstraZeneca with a potential best-in-class irreversible oral Bruton's tyrosine kinase (BTK) inhibitor, acalabrutinib (ACP-196), currently in Phase III development for B-cell blood cancers and in Phase I/II clinical trials in multiple solid tumours.
Under the terms of the agreement, AstraZeneca has acquired 55% of the issued share capital of Acerta for an upfront payment of $2.5bn. A further payment of $1.5bn will be paid either on receipt of the first regulatory approval for acalabrutinib for any indication in the US, or the end of 2018, depending on which is first. The agreement also includes options which, if exercised, provide the opportunity for Acerta shareholders to sell, and AstraZeneca to buy, the remaining 45% of shares in Acerta. The options can be exercised at various points in time, conditional on the first approval of acalabrutinib in both the US and Europe and when the extent of the commercial opportunity has been fully established, at a price of approximately $3bn net of certain costs and payments incurred by AstraZeneca and net of agreed future adjusting items, using a pre-agreed pricing mechanism. Acerta has approximately 150 employees.
AstraZeneca's 55% holding is a controlling interest and Acerta's combination of intangible product rights with an established workforce and their operating processes requires that the transaction is accounted for as a business combination in accordance with IFRS 3.
Goodwill is principally attributable to the value of the specialist knowhow inherent in the acquired workforce and the accounting for deferred taxes. Goodwill is not expected to be deductible for tax purposes. Acerta Pharma's results have been consolidated into the Group's results from 2 February 2016. From the period from acquisition to 30 September 2016, Acerta Pharma had no revenues and its loss after tax was $157m.
In the period since 2 February 2016, the acquisition accounting has been adjusted to reflect new information regarding the value of net assets acquired with Acerta. This has resulted in an increase in other assets and a decrease in goodwill of $15m.
| Fair value $m | |
|---|---|
| Intangible | |
| assets | 7,307 |
| Other assets including cash | |
| and cash equivalents | 253 |
| Deferred tax | |
| liabilities | (1,827) |
| Other | |
| liabilities | (90) |
| Total net assets acquired | 5,643 |
| Non-controlling | |
| interests | (1,903) |
| Goodwill | 69 |
| Fair value of total consideration | 3,809 |
| Less: fair value of deferred | |
| consideration | (1,332) |
| Total upfront consideration | 2,477 |
| Less: cash and cash | |
| equivalents acquired | (94) |
| Net cash outflow | 2,383 |
5 ACQUISITION OF ZS PHARMA
On 17 December 2015, AstraZeneca completed the acquisition of ZS Pharma, a biopharmaceutical company based in San Mateo, California. ZS Pharma uses its proprietary ion-trap technology to develop novel treatments for hyperkalaemia, a serious condition of elevated potassium in the bloodstream, typically associated with CKD and Chronic Heart Failure.
During 2016, we have revised our assessment of the fair values of the assets and liabilities acquired as a result of new information obtained about facts and circumstances that existed at the date of acquisition that impact the value of deferred tax. This has resulted in a reduction to both deferred tax liabilities and goodwill of $68m.
| Fair value $m | |
|---|---|
| Non-current assets | |
| Intangible | |
| assets | 3,162 |
| Property, plant and | |
| equipment | 21 |
| 3,183 | |
| Current assets | 169 |
| Current liabilities | (50) |
| Non-current liabilities | |
| Deferred tax | |
| liabilities | (977) |
| Other | |
| liabilities | (13) |
| (990) | |
| Total net assets acquired | 2,312 |
| Goodwill | 388 |
| Total upfront consideration | 2,700 |
| Less: cash and cash | |
| equivalents acquired | (73) |
| Less: deferred upfront | |
| consideration | (181) |
| Net cash outflow | 2,446 |
6 FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
As detailed in the Group's most recent annual financial statements, our principal financial instruments consist of derivative financial instruments, other investments, trade and other receivables, cash and cash equivalents, trade and other payables, and interest-bearing loans and borrowings. As indicated in Note 1, there have been no changes to the accounting policies for financial instruments, including fair value measurement, from those disclosed on pages 146 and 147 of the Company's Annual Report and Form 20-F Information 2015. In addition, there have been no changes of significance to the categorisation or fair value hierarchy of our financial instruments. Financial instruments measured at fair value include $1,624m of other investments, $1,749m of loans, and $267m of derivatives as at 30 September 2016. The total fair value of interest-bearing loans and borrowings at 30 September 2016 which have a carrying value of $17,683m in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Financial Position, was $19,559m. Contingent consideration liabilities arising on business combinations have been classified under Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy and movements in fair value are shown below :
| Diabetes Alliance 2016 | Othe r 2016 | Total 2016 | Total 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $m | $m | $m | $m | |
| At 1 January | 5,092 | 1,319 | 6,411 | 6,899 |
| Settlements | (197) | - | (197) | (553) |
| Revaluations | 32 | 100 | 132 | 58 |
| Discount | ||||
| unwind | 292 | 80 | 372 | 395 |
| Foreign | ||||
| exchange | - | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| At 30 September | 5,219 | 1,501 | 6,720 | 6,801 |
7 LEGAL PROCEEDINGS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES
AstraZeneca is involved in various legal proceedings considered typical to its business, including litigation and investigations relating to product liability, commercial disputes, infringement of intellectual property rights, the validity of certain patents, anti-trust law and sales and marketing practices. The matters discussed below constitute the more significant developments since publication of the disclosures concerning legal proceedings in the Company's Annual Report and Form 20-F Information 2015 and as part of the Company's Half-Yearly Financial Report for the six-month period to 30 June 2016 (the Disclosures). Unless noted otherwise below or in the Disclosures, no provisions have been established in respect of the claims discussed below.
As discussed in the Disclosures, for the majority of claims in which AstraZeneca is involved it is not possible to make a reasonable estimate of the expected financial effect, if any, that will result from ultimate resolution of the proceedings. In these cases, AstraZeneca discloses information with respect only to the nature and facts of the cases but no provision is made.
In cases that have been settled or adjudicated, or where quantifiable fines and penalties have been assessed and which are not subject to appeal, or where a loss is probable and we are able to make a reasonable estimate of the loss, we record the loss absorbed or make a provision for our best estimate of the expected loss.
The position could change over time and the estimates that we have made and upon which we have relied in calculating these provisions are inherently imprecise. There can, therefore, be no assurance that any losses that result from the outcome of any legal proceedings will not exceed the amount of the provisions that have been booked in the accounts. The major factors causing this uncertainty are described more fully in the Disclosures and herein.
AstraZeneca has full confidence in, and will vigorously defend and enforce, its intellectual property.
Matters disclosed in respect of the third quarter of 2016 and to 10 November 2016.
Patent litigation
Tagrisso (osimertinib)
Patent proceedings outside the US
In Europe, in October 2016, Stada Arzneimittel AG filed an opposition to the grant of European Patent No. 2,736,895.
Faslodex (fulvestrant)
US patent proceedings
As previously disclosed, AstraZeneca has filed patent infringement lawsuits in the US District Court in New Jersey relating to four patents listed in the FDA Orange Book with reference to Faslodex. A trial against two of the defendants commenced on 11 July 2016 and was scheduled to reconvene on 1 August 2016. AstraZeneca settled the lawsuits against both of these defendants prior to trial reconvening and consequently those cases have since been dismissed. AstraZeneca continues to litigate against several additional defendants with trial anticipated in 2017.
Patent proceedings outside the US
As previously disclosed, in Spain, in January 2016 the Barcelona Commercial Court ordered a preliminary injunction preventing Sandoz Farmacéutica, S. A. from launching its generic version of Faslodex . The preliminary injunction was maintained following an oral hearing in July 2016.
In Germany, in September 2016, a provisional injunction request based on European Patent No. 1,250,138 (the '138 Patent) was granted by the Regional Court of Düsseldorf against ratiopharm GmbH (ratiopharm). As previously disclosed, in July 2015, AstraZeneca was served with complaints filed by Hexal AG (Hexal) and ratiopharm requesting the revocation of the '138 patent. The German Federal Patent Court has scheduled a hearing on this matter for 22 November 2016.
Also in Germany, as previously disclosed, in December 2015 AstraZeneca filed a patent infringement suit relating to European Patent No. 2,255,573 against Hexal in the Regional Court of Mannheim referring to Hexal's threatened launch of a generic Faslodex product. These proceedings were stayed at an oral hearing in August 2016.
Onglyza (saxagliptin) and Kombiglyze (saxagliptin and metformin)
US patent proceedings
As previously disclosed, AstraZeneca initiated patent infringement proceedings against Wockhardt Bio AG and Wockhardt USA LLC, Sun Pharma Global FZE, Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. and Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC (Wockhardt, Sun and Amneal) in the US District Court for the District of Delaware (the District Court) after those entities had submitted ANDAs containing a Paragraph IV Certification alleging that US Patent No. RE44,186 (the '186 Patent), listed in the FDA Orange Book with reference to Onglyza and Kombiglyze XR , is invalid and/or will not be infringed by the products as described in their ANDAs. In August and September 2016, AstraZeneca was informed that Wockhardt, Sun and Amneal had changed their Paragraph IV Certifications to Paragraph III Certifications, seeking approval to market the products described in their ANDAs following expiration of the '186 Patent. The patent infringement proceedings against these entities continues.
A trial was held in September 2016 against Wockhardt, Sun and Amneal, Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Mylan), Aurobindo Pharma Ltd., Aurobindo Pharma U.S.A., Inc., Actavis Laboratories FL, Inc. and Watson Laboratories, Inc. in the District Court. A decision on the validity of the '186 Patent is awaited. In September 2016, Apotex Corp. and Apotex, Inc. agreed to be bound by the District Court's judgment.
As previously disclosed, in June 2016, the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit denied Mylan's petition for rehearing en banc of the decision affirming the denial of Mylan's motion to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction. In September 2016, Mylan filed a petition for writ of certiorari with the Supreme Court of the United States seeking an appeal of that decision.
As previously disclosed, in May 2016, the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) instituted an inter partes review brought by Mylan challenging the validity of the '186 Patent (the Mylan IPR) and a number of generics companies also filed petitions for inter partes review challenging the validity of the '186 Patent and sought to join the Mylan IPR. In August and September 2016 respectively, Wockhardt Bio AG and Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. were joined with the Mylan IPR. A decision as to whether the others will be permitted to join the Mylan IPR is awaited.
Crestor (rosuvastatin)
Patent proceedings outside the US
As previously disclosed, in France, in February 2016, Biogaran S.A.S. (Biogaran) obtained a marketing authorisation for its rosuvastatin zinc product. In April 2016, AstraZeneca and Shionogi Seiyaku Kabushiki Kaisha (Shionogi) sought a preliminary injunction to prevent Biogaran from launching its product. On 4 July 2016, the Paris Court of First Instance declined to issue a preliminary injunction. AstraZeneca and Shionogi appealed; however, the parties settled the preliminary proceedings before the appeal hearing. AstraZeneca and Shionogi have commenced patent infringement proceedings against Biogaran.
As previously disclosed, in Japan, in March 2015, an individual filed a patent invalidation request with the Japanese Patent Office (JPO) in relation to the Crestor substance patent. On 13 July 2016, the JPO dismissed the request. The individual has appealed to the Intellectual Property High Court of Japan with the intervention of Nippon Chemiphar Co. Ltd (Nippon). In addition, Nippon has commenced a separate patent invalidation request with the JPO in relation to the Crestor substance patent. A hearing was held on 30 September 2016.
As previously disclosed, in the UK, in October 2015, Resolution Chemicals Ltd. commenced an action in the UK Patent Court alleging partial invalidity and non-infringement of the supplementary protection certificate related to the Crestor substance patent. The case has been stayed.
In Switzerland, in May 2016, Mepha Pharma AG challenged the validity of the supplementary protection certificate related to the Crestor substance patent. In September 2016, AstraZeneca responded.
Product liability litigation
Farxiga (dapagliflozin)
As previously disclosed, AstraZeneca has been named as a defendant in lawsuits filed in four jurisdictions involving plaintiffs claiming physical injury, including diabetic ketoacidosis and kidney failure, from treatment with Farxiga . Since then, additional cases with similar allegations have been filed in other jurisdictions. On 25 October 2016, one of these cases was dismissed with prejudice in favour of AstraZeneca. Motions to dismiss are pending in other jurisdictions. In October 2016, counsel for plaintiffs in a product liability action pertaining to Invokana (a product in the same class as Farxiga ) filed a motion with the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation seeking transfer of any currently pending cases as well as any similar, subsequently filed cases to a coordinated and consolidated pre-trial Multidistrict Litigation proceeding on a class-wide basis.
Onglyza / Kombiglyze (saxagliptin)
As previously disclosed, AstraZeneca is defending various lawsuits filed in state and federal courts in the US involving multiple plaintiffs claiming heart failure, cardiac failure and/or death injuries from treatment with either Onglyza or Kombiglyze . In October 2016, 14 of these claims were dismissed in response to motions filed by AstraZeneca. Approximately 80 plaintiffs claims currently remain in active litigation.
Synagis (palivizumab)
As previously disclosed, AstraZeneca and MedImmune were named as defendants in a lawsuit filed in the US District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana involving two plaintiffs alleging wrongful death from treatment with Synagis . In July 2016, the plaintiffs dismissed their claims voluntarily.
Nexium and Prilosec (esomeprazole and omeprazole)
As previously disclosed, all claims alleging that Nexium caused osteoporotic injuries, such as bone deterioration, loss of bone density and/or bone fractures, have now been dismissed with judgment entered in AstraZeneca's favour. Approximately 270 plaintiffs have appealed the dismissal of their claims to the US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, and fewer than 40 plaintiffs have appealed the dismissal of their claims to the California Second Appellate Division. On 27 October 2016, the US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit affirmed the dismissal of the approximately 270 claims that were pending in federal court.
AstraZeneca is defending various lawsuits in federal courts in the US involving multiple plaintiffs claiming that they have been diagnosed with kidney injuries following treatment with proton pump inhibitors, including Nexium and Prilosec . In October 2016, counsel for these plaintiffs filed a motion with the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation seeking transfer of any currently pending cases as well as any similar, subsequently filed cases to a coordinated and consolidated pre-trial Multidistrict Litigation proceeding.
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Commercial litigation
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Pearl Therapeutics
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As previously disclosed, AstraZeneca was served with a complaint filed in Delaware State court by the former shareholders of Pearl Therapeutics, Inc. (Pearl) that alleged, among other things, breaches of contractual obligations relating to a 2013 merger agreement between AstraZeneca and Pearl. This case has been resolved.
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Crestor Citizen's Petition
As previously disclosed, in May 2016, AstraZeneca filed a Citizen's Petition with the FDA requesting that the FDA does not approve any pending generic ANDAs for rosuvastatin until the expiration of the paediatric orphan exclusivity for Crestor . In June 2016, AstraZeneca filed its Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief and an Application for a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) with the US District Court for the District of Columbia. The filings requested that the Court prohibit the FDA from granting final approval to any pending ANDAs for generic versions of Crestor until the expiration of paediatric orphan exclusivity. In July 2016, the Court denied AstraZeneca's application for a TRO. On 19 August 2016, the Court entered an order dismissing the case without prejudice.
Nexium settlement anti-trust litigation
As previously disclosed, AstraZeneca is a defendant in a multidistrict litigation class action and individual lawsuit alleging that AstraZeneca's settlements of certain patent litigation in the US relating to Nexium violated US anti-trust law and various state laws. A trial in the US District Court for the District of Massachusetts commenced in October 2014 and, in December 2014, a jury returned a verdict in favour of AstraZeneca. Following the Court's denial of the plaintiffs' motion for a new trial and preliminary injunction, the Court entered judgment in favour of AstraZeneca in September 2015. The plaintiffs have appealed that judgment and oral argument on the appeal was heard on 5 October 2016.
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Nexium / Prilosec trademark litigation
As previously disclosed, AstraZeneca filed separate complaints in the US District Court for the District of Delaware against Camber Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc. to enforce certain AstraZeneca trademark rights related to Nexium and Prilosec . This matter is now resolved.
Government investigations/proceedings
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Foreign Corrupt Practices Act
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As previously disclosed, in connection with investigations into anti-bribery and corruption issues in the pharmaceutical industry, AstraZeneca received inquiries from enforcement agencies, including the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC), regarding, among other things, sales practices, internal controls, certain distributors and interactions with healthcare providers and other government officials in several countries. In August 2016, AstraZeneca entered into a civil settlement with the SEC to resolve these inquiries. The DOJ has informed AstraZeneca that it has closed its inquiry into this matter.
Seroquel IR (quetiapine fumarate) and Seroquel XR (quetiapine fumarate)
As previously disclosed, AstraZeneca was in litigation with the Attorney General of Mississippi in relation to the state law claims brought by state Attorneys General which alleged that AstraZeneca had made false and/or misleading statements in marketing and promoting Seroquel . This litigation has been resolved and the matter has been dismissed.
8 product analysis - YTD 2016
| World — YTD 2016 $m | CER % | US — YTD 2016 $m | CER % | Europe — YTD 2016 $m | CER % | Established ROW — YTD 2016 $m | CER % | Emerging Markets — YTD 2016 $m | CER % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oncology: | ||||||||||
| Iressa | 395 | (3) | 16 | n/m | 91 | (5) | 101 | (9) | 187 | (6) |
| Tagrisso | 276 | n/m | 180 | n/m | 49 | n/m | 43 | n/m | 4 | n/m |
| Lynparza | 156 | n/m | 96 | 109 | 56 | n/m | - | - | 4 | n/m |
| Legacy: | ||||||||||
| Faslodex | 608 | 19 | 321 | 23 | 169 | 11 | 48 | 13 | 70 | 26 |
| Zoladex | 581 | (4) | 27 | 23 | 117 | (5) | 199 | (6) | 238 | (3) |
| Casodex | 187 | (9) | 2 | n/m | 19 | (14) | 84 | (21) | 82 | 6 |
| Arimidex | 175 | (6) | 12 | (20) | 27 | (27) | 53 | (16) | 83 | 13 |
| Others | 75 | (32) | - | n/m | 4 | (80) | 51 | 7 | 20 | (9) |
| Total | ||||||||||
| Oncology | 2,453 | 17 | 654 | 79 | 532 | 14 | 579 | (1) | 688 | 3 |
| Cardiovascular & Metabolic | ||||||||||
| Diseases: | ||||||||||
| Brilinta | 603 | 39 | 243 | 43 | 192 | 15 | 32 | 26 | 136 | 88 |
| Farxiga | 596 | 79 | 327 | 78 | 136 | 58 | 41 | 82 | 92 | 120 |
| Onglyza | 571 | (2) | 304 | (6) | 102 | (5) | 55 | 21 | 110 | 3 |
| Bydureon | 436 | 3 | 349 | (3) | 75 | 38 | 8 | 17 | 4 | 50 |
| Byetta | 199 | (18) | 127 | (23) | 37 | (19) | 16 | - | 19 | 31 |
| Legacy: | ||||||||||
| Crestor | 2,770 | (24) | 1,128 | (45) | 657 | (3) | 445 | (1) | 540 | 12 |
| Seloken / Toprol-XL | 559 | 8 | 81 | 16 | 67 | (6) | 10 | 11 | 401 | 9 |
| Atacand | 234 | (9) | 28 | 4 | 74 | (6) | 15 | (29) | 117 | (10) |
| Others | 337 | (24) | 27 | (34) | 89 | (16) | 38 | (18) | 183 | (27) |
| Total Cardiovascular & Metabolic | ||||||||||
| Diseases | 6,305 | (8) | 2,614 | (23) | 1,429 | 3 | 660 | 3 | 1,602 | 9 |
| Respiratory: | ||||||||||
| Symbicort | 2,249 | (10) | 958 | (14) | 679 | (15) | 310 | 1 | 302 | 11 |
| Pulmicort | 773 | 8 | 138 | (7) | 73 | (15) | 61 | (5) | 501 | 20 |
| Tudorza / Eklira | 134 | (5) | 61 | (22) | 65 | 14 | 7 | - | 1 | n/m |
| Daliresp / Daxas | 113 | 57 | 101 | 40 | 10 | n/m | 1 | n/m | 1 | n/m |
| Duaklir | 44 | n/m | - | - | 42 | n/m | 1 | n/m | 1 | n/m |
| Others | 230 | 23 | 7 | (42) | 83 | 24 | 33 | 94 | 107 | 18 |
| Total Respiratory | 3,543 | (2) | 1,265 | (11) | 952 | (7) | 413 | 5 | 913 | 17 |
| Other: | ||||||||||
| Nexium | 1,541 | (19) | 419 | (42) | 190 | (7) | 389 | (12) | 543 | - |
| Seroquel | ||||||||||
| XR | 617 | (20) | 444 | (18) | 106 | (33) | 14 | (30) | 53 | (5) |
| Synagis | 375 | (3) | 171 | 9 | 204 | (11) | - | - | - | - |
| Losec / Prilosec | 217 | (15) | 7 | (61) | 63 | (11) | 42 | (30) | 105 | (3) |
| Movantik / Moventig | 65 | n/m | 64 | n/m | - | - | - | - | 1 | n/m |
| FluMist / Fluenz | 37 | (58) | 13 | (85) | 21 | n/m | 2 | n/m | 1 | n/m |
| Others | 906 | (15) | 96 | (43) | 235 | (11) | 173 | (14) | 402 | (9) |
| Total Other | 3,758 | (16) | 1,214 | (29) | 819 | (12) | 620 | (14) | 1,105 | (4) |
| Total Product Sales | 16,059 | (6) | 5,747 | (17) | 3,732 | (2) | 2,272 | (3) | 4,308 | 6 |
9 product analysis - Q3 2016
| World — Q3 2016 $m | CER % | US — Q3 2016 $m | CER % | Europe — Q3 2016 $m | CER % | Established ROW — Q3 2016 $m | CER % | Emerging Markets — Q3 2016 $m | CER % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oncology: | ||||||||||
| Iressa | 125 | (13) | 6 | n/m | 30 | - | 36 | (14) | 53 | (23) |
| Tagrisso | 133 | n/m | 77 | n/m | 24 | n/m | 28 | n/m | 4 | n/m |
| Lynparza | 58 | 111 | 34 | 70 | 24 | n/m | - | - | - | - |
| Legacy: | ||||||||||
| Faslodex | 207 | 11 | 110 | 15 | 56 | 8 | 18 | 7 | 23 | 9 |
| Zoladex | 199 | (5) | 8 | - | 37 | (9) | 69 | (12) | 85 | 1 |
| Casodex | 62 | (8) | - | - | 6 | (14) | 28 | (25) | 28 | 15 |
| Arimidex | 56 | (14) | 2 | (75) | 9 | (25) | 18 | (11) | 27 | 8 |
| Others | 27 | (29) | - | n/m | 1 | (86) | 19 | 13 | 7 | - |
| Total | ||||||||||
| Oncology | 867 | 17 | 237 | 69 | 187 | 19 | 216 | 2 | 227 | (1) |
| Cardiovascular & Metabolic | ||||||||||
| Diseases: | ||||||||||
| Brilinta | 208 | 25 | 84 | 22 | 67 | 11 | 12 | 20 | 45 | 60 |
| Farxiga | 220 | 64 | 118 | 71 | 47 | 37 | 16 | 36 | 39 | 100 |
| Onglyza | 169 | (16) | 92 | (17) | 29 | (22) | 18 | 19 | 30 | (21) |
| Bydureon | 145 | (10) | 115 | (17) | 25 | 30 | 3 | (33) | 2 | n/m |
| Byetta | 61 | (15) | 38 | (16) | 12 | (24) | 6 | - | 5 | - |
| Legacy: | ||||||||||
| Crestor | 688 | (44) | 124 | (82) | 219 | - | 159 | 1 | 186 | 17 |
| Seloken / Toprol-XL | 185 | 12 | 28 | 27 | 23 | (4) | 5 | 150 | 129 | 10 |
| Atacand | 74 | (3) | 7 | (22) | 25 | (7) | 5 | (29) | 37 | 11 |
| Others | 95 | (28) | 11 | 83 | 25 | (26) | 13 | (14) | 46 | (39) |
| Total Cardiovascular & Metabolic | ||||||||||
| Disease | 1,845 | (21) | 617 | (47) | 472 | - | 237 | 4 | 519 | 9 |
| Respiratory: | ||||||||||
| Symbicort | 697 | (17) | 277 | (30) | 213 | (8) | 114 | 4 | 93 | (13) |
| Pulmicort | 224 | 4 | 32 | (20) | 19 | (5) | 21 | (10) | 152 | 13 |
| Tudorza / Eklira | 47 | (17) | 20 | (39) | 24 | 9 | 3 | - | - | n/m |
| Daliresp / Daxas | 42 | 27 | 35 | 6 | 6 | n/m | 1 | n/m | - | - |
| Duaklir | 14 | 88 | - | - | 14 | 88 | - | - | - | - |
| Others | 86 | 46 | - | n/m | 32 | 48 | 16 | n/m | 38 | 31 |
| Total Respiratory | 1,110 | (8) | 364 | (27) | 308 | 2 | 155 | 10 | 283 | 5 |
| Other: | ||||||||||
| Nexium | 516 | (21) | 125 | (50) | 63 | (2) | 152 | (5) | 176 | (2) |
| Seroquel | ||||||||||
| XR | 190 | (26) | 138 | (26) | 30 | (34) | 4 | (33) | 18 | 6 |
| Synagis | 104 | (11) | 8 | n/m | 96 | (20) | - | - | - | - |
| Losec / Prilosec | 72 | (11) | 2 | (67) | 22 | - | 15 | (28) | 33 | - |
| Movantik / Moventig | 25 | n/m | 24 | n/m | - | - | - | - | 1 | n/m |
| FluMist / Fluenz | 26 | (61) | 2 | (97) | 21 | n/m | 2 | n/m | 1 | n/m |
| Others | 270 | (25) | 21 | (66) | 66 | (24) | 46 | (37) | 137 | (4) |
| Total Other | 1,203 | (22) | 320 | (44) | 298 | (13) | 219 | (16) | 366 | (2) |
| Total Product Sales | 5,025 | (14) | 1,538 | (35) | 1,265 | (1) | 827 | (1) | 1,395 | 3 |
Shareholder Information
| Announcement of full year and fourth quarter 2016
results | 2 February 2017 |
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| Announcement of first quarter 2017
results | 27 April 2017 |
| Annual General Meeting | 27 April 2017 |
| Announcement of half year and second quarter 2017
results | 27 July 2017 |
| Announcement of nine months and third quarter
2017 results | 9 November 2017 |
Future dividends will normally be paid as follows:
First interim Announced with half year and second quarter results and paid in September
Second interim Announced with full year and fourth quarter results and paid in March
The record date for the second interim dividend for 2016, payable on 20 March 2017, will be 17 February 2017. Ordinary Shares listed in London and Stockholm will trade ex-dividend from 16 February 2017. American Depositary Shares listed in New York will trade ex-dividend from 15 February 2017.
The record date for the first interim dividend for 2017, payable on 11 September 2017, will be 11 August 2017. Ordinary Shares listed in London and Stockholm will trade ex-dividend from 10 August 2017. American Depositary Shares listed in New York will trade ex-dividend from 9 August 2017.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
AstraZeneca PLC
| Date:
10 November 2016 |
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| Name:
Adrian Kemp |
| Title:
Company Secretary |