beeldscherm schreef op 27 oktober 2017 13:08:
October 27, 2017 - Shire plc (Shire) (LSE: SHP, NASDAQ: SHPG) announces unaudited results for the three months ended September 30, 2017.
Flemming Ornskov, M.D., M.P.H., Shire Chief Executive Officer, commented:
"We delivered strong growth this quarter with product sales up 7% to $3.5 billion despite a CINRYZE supply shortage and a LIALDA generic entry. The Immunology franchise grew by 32%, and we saw significant contributions across our broad and diverse portfolio, evidencing our continued focus on commercial execution. We delivered strong Non GAAP EPS growth of 20%, and operating cash flow more than doubled to $1.1 billion, which enabled us to further reduce our debt.
"We experienced a product shortage of CINRYZE during the quarter due to a manufacturing interruption at a third-party manufacturer. The issue has been addressed and production of CINRYZE has resumed. Product was shipped to customers in early October. To enhance reliability of supply, we plan to start in-house production of CINRYZE by Q1 2018, subject to FDA approval, as sustainable and unconstrained CINRYZE supply is a top priority.