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Dec 31, 2021
Biogen Q4 2021 Earnings Report
Biogen's Q4 2021 performance reflected resilience amidst challenges, marked by key strategic developments and financial results.
Key Takeaways
Biogen reported a Q4 2021 revenue of $2,734 million, a 4% decrease compared to the prior year. GAAP diluted EPS was $2.50, while Non-GAAP diluted EPS reached $3.39. The company is actively engaging with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services on ADUHELM reimbursement and progressing its pipeline with key data readouts and regulatory filings expected in 2022.
Total revenue for the fourth quarter was $2,734 million, down 4% year-over-year.
GAAP diluted EPS for the fourth quarter was $2.50, and Non-GAAP diluted EPS was $3.39.
Biogen is selling its equity in its biosimilar joint venture to Samsung Biologics for up to $2.3 billion.
The company is progressing its pipeline with 5 key data readouts and 3 regulatory filings expected in 2022.
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Forward Guidance
Biogen expects full year 2022 revenue to be between $9.7 billion and $10.0 billion, with Non-GAAP diluted EPS between $14.25 and $16.00. This guidance assumes minimal ADUHELM revenue and continued declines in RITUXAN and TECFIDERA revenue.
Positive Outlook
- Anticipated cost-reduction measures are estimated to yield approximately $500 million in annualized savings, with approximately $350 million expected to be realized in 2022.
- The company expects to utilize a portion of the remaining share repurchase authorization of $2.8 billion through the end of 2022.
- Non-GAAP R&D expense is expected to be between $2.2 billion and $2.3 billion.
- Non-GAAP SG&A expense is expected to be between $2.5 billion and $2.6 billion, including approximately $400 million in support of the launch of ADUHELM.
- The Non-GAAP tax rate for 2022 is expected to be between 15.5% and 16.5%.
Challenges Ahead
- Financial guidance assumes minimal ADUHELM revenue in 2022.
- Guidance assumes continued declines in RITUXAN revenue due to biosimilar competition.
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