STALLERGENES : 1st Quarter 2010 : Sustained 13% Growth
By Stallergenes, PRNEWednesday, April 14, 2010
ANTONY, France, April 15, 2010 -
EURm 2009 09/08 2010 10/09 EURm %Sales Var.% EURm %Sales Var.% Southern Europe 41.8 74 10 46.9 74 12 (1) Other EU countries 12.7 23 36 14.6 23 15 Other markets 1.7 3 0 1.8 3 8 SLIT 47.2 84 16 55.0 87 17 SCIT 6.9 12 11 6.3 10 (8) Other products 2.1 4 11 2.0 3 (6) Total Q1 sales 56.2 100 15 63.3 100 13
Sales
Consolidated sales for the 1st quarter grew by 13% to EUR 63.3
million (up 15% in 2009). Foreign exchange effects were positive by EUR 0.3
million.
This growth confirms the supremacy of SLIT over SCIT,
respectively posting growth of 17% and a decline of 8% over the 1st quarter.
SLIT now accounts for 87% of the laboratory's sales.
The analysis by geographic region highlights satisfactory
growth in all markets, with the "Other EU countries" region continuing to
drive Group growth under the effect of the significant increase in Oralair(R)
sales in Germany.
Changes in financial position and significant transactions and
events of the quarter
The financial position improved: cash net of debt was largely positive at
31 March, whereas it was negative at the same time last year.
Preliminary results of the Oralair(R) grasses trial in the US
should be obtained and released before the end of April.
Outlook for the current financial year
The good first quarter results confirmed the guidance for
full-year sales growth in excess of 8%, featuring further improvement in
profit margins.
About Stallergenes
Stallergenes is a European biopharmaceutical laboratory
specialising in treatments by immunotherapy for the prevention and treatment
of allergy-related respiratory conditions, such as rhino conjunctivitis,
rhinitis and allergic asthma. Stallergenes is ranked seventh among French
pharmaceutical laboratories. A pioneer and a leader in immunotherapy
treatments by sublingual administration, Stallergenes dedicates more than 20%
(gross) of its sales to its Research and Development activities, which are
primarily directed at developing a new therapeutic range enabling the
provision of immunotherapy treatments by sublingual tablets.
Stallergenes realised 2009 sales of EUR 193 million, with over
500,000 patients treated with Stallergenes desensitisation products.
Euronext Paris (Compartment B). SBF 120 index. ISIN code: FR0000065674 Reuters code: GEN.PA Bloomberg code: GEN.FP
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www.stallergenes.com
Contacts: Albert Saporta, Chairman and CEO, Tel. +33-1-55-59-20-04, Christian Thiry, Chief Financial Officer, Tel. +33-1-55-59-20-95, e-mail: investorrelations at stallergenes.fr; Investor and Analyst Relations: Lucile de Fraguier, Pavie Finance, Tel. +33-1-42-15-04-39, e-mail: contact at pavie-finance.com; Stallergenes Press Relations: Lise Lemonnier, Communication Officer, Tel. +33-1-55-59-20-96, e-mail: llemonnier at stallergenes.fr
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