TARO - Taro Provides Results for the Year Ended March 31 2021

May, 19 2021 05:30 PM Taro Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.

Taro Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (NYSE: TARO) (“Taro” or the “Company”) today provided unaudited financial results for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2021.

Quarter ended March 31, 2021 Highlights ? compared to March 31, 2020

Net sales of $148.3 million decreased $26.6 million. The prior year quarter was higher than normal partly due to stocking up by customers as the outbreak of COVID-19 was beginning.
Gross profit of $76.9 million (51.9% of net sales compared to 58.5%) decreased $25.3 million.
Research and development (R&D) expenses of $16.6 million marginally increased.
Selling, marketing, general and administrative expenses (SG&A) of $22.2 million decreased $6.9 million.
Settlements and loss contingencies of $80.0 million reflect an additional legal contingency provision related to ongoing multi-jurisdiction civil antitrust matters; however, there can be no assurance as to the ultimate outcome.
Operating (loss) of $(41.9) million compared to operating income of $57.2 million. Excluding the settlement and loss contingencies charges, operating income was $38.1 million, a decrease of $19.1 million, and as a percentage of net sales was 25.7% compared to 32.7%.
Interest and other financial income of $3.2 million decreased $3.4 million, reflecting the continuing low global interest rate environment.
Foreign Exchange (FX) income of $0.8 million compared to $3.7 million ? an unfavorable impact of $2.8 million.
Tax (benefit) of $(8.9) million compared to tax expense of $13.9 million. Excluding the impact from the settlement and loss contingencies charges, the effective tax rate was 18.5% compared to 20.4%.
Net (loss) attributable to Taro was $(29.8) million compared to net income of $54.2 million, resulting in diluted (loss) per share of $(0.78) compared to diluted earnings per share of $1.42. Excluding the impact from the settlement and loss contingencies charges, net income was $31.0 million, resulting in diluted earnings per share of $0.81.

Year ended March 31, 2021 Highlights ? compared to March 31, 2020

Net sales of $549.0 million decreased $95.8 million.
Gross profit of $296.7 million (54.0% of net sales compared to 62.0%) decreased $103.1 million.
R&D expenses of $60.2 million remained in line with the prior year.
SG&A of $91.4 million decreased $2.1 million.
Settlements and loss contingencies of $558.9 million reflect the one-time settlement charge which consists of $418.9 million related to the global resolution of the Department of Justice (“DOJ”) investigations into the U.S. generic pharmaceutical industry and a $140.0 million provision related to ongoing multi-jurisdiction civil antitrust matters; however, there can be no assurance as to the ultimate outcome.
Operating (loss) of $(413.8) million compared to operating income of $246.5 million. Excluding the settlement and loss contingencies charges, operating income was $145.1 million, a decrease of $101.4 million, and as a percentage of net sales was 26.4% compared to 38.2%.
Interest and other financial income decreased $13.5 million to $20.2 million.
FX expense of $0.4 million compared to FX income of $14.8 million ? an unfavorable impact of $15.2 million.
Tax expense of $9.7 million decreased $43.8 million from $53.5 million in the prior year. Excluding the impact from the settlement and loss contingencies charges, the effective tax rate was 15.7% compared to 17.9%.
Net (loss) attributable to Taro was $(386.7) million compared to net income of $244.2 million, resulting in diluted (loss) per share of $(10.12) compared to diluted earnings per share of $6.35. Excluding the impact from the settlement and loss contingencies charges, net income was $141.4 million, resulting in diluted earnings per share of $3.70.

Cash Flow and Balance Sheet Highlights

Cash flow provided by operations for the year ended March 31, 2021, was $45.8 million. Excluding the impact from the settlement and loss contingencies charges, cash flow provided by operations was $130.3 million compared to $271.6 million for the year ended March 31, 2020.
As of March 31, 2021, cash and cash equivalents and marketable securities (both short and long-term) increased $12.5 million to $1.58 billion from March 31, 2020. Cash and cash equivalents reflects the impact from a $102.8 million payment under the DOJ settlement agreement and share repurchases of $24.2 million.

Mr. Uday Baldota, Taro’s CEO, stated, “While we are encouraged by the sequential quarter-over-quarter revenue growth and the general trend of revenue this year, we continue to be negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and the effects it is having on the overall marketplace. Despite the difficult operating environment, we continue to maintain our leading market share, with 70% of our products ranking in the top two in the U.S. generic market. We continue to concentrate on creating shareholder value by continuing our R&D investment, maintaining a healthy pipeline, a robust, consistent flow of ANDA submissions and approvals from the FDA, and timely and successful launches of our products.”

FDA Approvals and Filings

The Company recently received three approvals from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) for an Abbreviated New Drug Applications (“ANDAs”); Imiquimod Cream USP, 3.75%, Clobetasol Propionate Shampoo, 0.05% and Tavaborole Topical Solution, 5%. In total, the Company reported eight FDA approvals in the year. The Company currently has a total of twenty ANDAs awaiting FDA approval, including five tentative approvals.

Share Repurchase Program - Returning Capital to Shareholders

On November 4, 2019, the Company announced that its Board of Directors approved a share repurchase of ordinary shares up to $300 million. The repurchase authorization enables the Company to purchase its ordinary shares from time to time through open market purchases (including 10b5-1 trading plans), privately negotiated transactions, tender offer or other means, in accordance with applicable securities laws and other regulations. No time period has been set for the repurchase program, and any such program may be suspended or discontinued at any time.

During the quarter, the Company repurchased 278,705 shares at an average price of $75.98. In total, through March 31, 2021, the Company has repurchased 332,033 shares at an average price of $75.23.

Taro Announces the Launch of New Skincare Brand, Bee Rx™

On May 1, 2021, Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc. launched its newest brand in a growing family: Bee Rx™, a new kind of wellness. Bee Rx™ products are manufactured in New Zealand, using a clinically proven, unique combination of medical grade kanuka honey and bee venom. Bee Rx™ launch product line includes anti-aging serums, lip plumpers, and acne blemish repair.

The Company cautions that the foregoing 2021 financial information is unaudited and is subject to change.

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About Taro

Taro Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. is a multinational, science-based pharmaceutical company, dedicated to meeting the needs of its customers through the discovery, development, manufacturing and marketing of the highest quality healthcare products. For further information on Taro Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., please visit the Company’s website at www.taro.com .

SAFE HARBOR STATEMENT

The unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared on the same basis as the annual consolidated financial statements and, in the opinion of management, reflect all adjustments necessary to present fairly the financial condition and results of operations of the Company. The unaudited consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 20-F, as filed with the SEC.

Certain statements in this release are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include, but are not limited to, statements that do not describe historical facts or that refer or relate to events or circumstances the Company “estimates,” “believes,” or “expects” to happen or similar language, and statements with respect to the Company’s financial performance, availability of financial information, and estimates of financial results and information for fiscal year 2021. Although the Company believes the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements to be based on reasonable assumptions, it can give no assurances that its expectations will be attained. Factors that could cause actual results to differ include general domestic and international economic conditions, industry and market conditions, changes in the Company's financial position, litigation brought by any party in any court in Israel, the United States, or any country in which Taro operates, regulatory and legislative actions in the countries in which Taro operates, and other risks detailed from time to time in the Company’s SEC reports, including its Annual Reports on Form 20-F. Forward-looking statements are applicable only as of the date on which they are made. The Company undertakes no obligations to update, change or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, additional or subsequent developments or otherwise.

**Financial Tables Follow**

TARO PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES LTD.
SUMMARY CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(U.S. dollars in thousands, except share data)











Quarter Ended

Year Ended


March 31,

March 31,


2021

2020

2021

2020


(unaudited)

(unaudited)

(unaudited)

(audited)
Sales, net

$
148,348


$
174,940


$
548,970


$
644,769

Cost of sales


71,414



72,668



252,314



245,044

Gross profit


76,934



102,272



296,656



399,725










Operating Expenses:








Research and development


16,587



15,799



60,152



59,777

Selling, marketing, general and administrative


22,234



29,111



91,355



93,413

Settlements and loss contingencies


80,000



150



558,924



—

Operating (loss) income


(41,887
)


57,212



(413,775
)


246,535










Financial (income) expense, net:








Interest and other financial income


(3,185
)


(6,633
)


(20,174
)


(33,645
)
Foreign exchange (income) expense


(842
)


(3,690
)


365



(14,837
)
Other gain, net


100



808



2,892



3,018

(Loss) income before income taxes


(37,760
)


68,343



(391,073
)


298,035

Tax (benefit) expense


(8,878
)


13,920



9,667



53,485

Net (loss) income


(28,882
)


54,423



(400,740
)


244,550

Net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest


904



225



(14,087
)


309

Net (loss) income attributable to Taro

$
(29,786
)

$
54,198


$
(386,653
)

$
244,241










Net (loss) income per ordinary share attributable to Taro:








Basic and Diluted

$
(0.78
)

$
1.42


$
(10.12
)

$
6.35










Weighted-average number of shares used to compute net income per share:








Basic and Diluted


38,065,388



38,258,337



38,209,726



38,460,056










May not foot due to rounding.

TARO PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES LTD.
SUMMARY CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(U.S. dollars in thousands)







March 31,

March 31,


2021

2020
ASSETS

(unaudited)

(audited)
CURRENT ASSETS:




Cash and cash equivalents

$
605,177


$
513,354
Marketable securities


418,480



595,383
Accounts receivable and other:




Trade, net


213,539



235,221
Other receivables and prepaid expenses


53,347



35,567
Inventories


180,292



153,073
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS


1,470,835



1,532,598
Marketable securities


557,209



459,639
Property, plant and equipment, net


205,508



209,961
Deferred income taxes


142,007



106,693
Other assets


31,314



32,361
TOTAL ASSETS

$
2,406,873


$
2,341,252





LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY




CURRENT LIABILITIES:




Trade payables

$
61,166


$
28,858
Other current liabilities


615,135



193,873
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES


676,301



222,731
Deferred taxes and other long-term liabilities


35,115



8,762
TOTAL LIABILITIES


711,416



231,493





Taro shareholders' equity


1,703,649



2,103,864
Non-controlling interest


(8,192
)


5,895
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

$
2,406,873


$
2,341,252

TARO PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES LTD.
SUMMARY CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(U.S. dollars in thousands)







Year Ended March 31,


2021

2020


(unaudited)

(audited)
Cash flows from operating activities:




Net (loss) income

$
(400,740
)

$
244,550

Adjustments required to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:




Depreciation and amortization


23,680



21,383

Realized loss on sale of long-lived assets


92



28

Change in derivative instruments, net


(236
)


(2,649
)
Effect of change in exchange rate on marketable securities and bank deposits


(4,588
)


(11,600
)
Deferred income taxes, net


(38,413
)


7,584

Decrease in trade receivables, net


21,683



2,724

Increase in inventories, net


(27,219
)


(4,994
)
(Increase) decrease in other receivables, income tax receivables, prepaid expenses and other


(16,325
)


12,137

Increase in trade, income tax, accrued expenses and other payables


482,520



782

Loss from marketable securities, net


5,316



1,660

Net cash provided by operating activities


45,770



271,605






Cash flows from investing activities:




Purchase of plant, property & equipment, net


(16,983
)


(26,610
)
Investment in other intangible assets


(161
)


(1,783
)
Proceeds from (investment in) marketable securities, net


84,885



(269,769
)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities


67,741



(298,162
)





Cash flows from financing activities:




Purchase of treasury stock


(24,196
)


(26,984
)
Net cash used in financing activities


(24,196
)


(26,984
)





Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents


2,508



(556
)
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents


91,823



(54,097
)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period


513,354



567,451

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

$
605,177


$
513,354






Cash Paid during the year for:




Income taxes

$
29,377


$
54,536

Cash Received during the year for:




Income taxes

$
4,093


$
24,331

Non-cash investing transactions:




Purchase of property, plant and equipment included in accounts payable

$
2,997


$
1,477

Non-cash financing transactions:




Purchase of intangible assets

$
15


$
—

Purchase of treasury stock

$
782


$
—

Purchase of marketable securities

$
9,417


$
9,159

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Daphne Huang
VP, CFO
(914) 345-9001
Daphne.Huang@taro.com

William J. Coote
AVP, Treasurer and Investor Relations
(914) 345-9001
William.Coote@taro.com

Company Name:	Taro Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.
Stock Symbol:	TARO
Market:	NYSE
Website:	taro.com

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