Edwards Lifesciences reported a 15% decrease in sales to $925 million, with TAVR sales declining by 12%. EPS was negative $0.20, while adjusted EPS decreased 26% to $0.34. The company reiterated its 2020 sales guidance of $4.0 billion to $4.5 billion and increased its adjusted EPS guidance to $1.75 to $1.95.
Sales decreased by 15% to $925 million, with underlying sales down 14%.
TAVR sales declined by 12%, with underlying sales down 11%.
An intellectual property settlement resulted in a $368 million charge.
The company received FDA approval to initiate the EVOQUE tricuspid replacement pivotal trial.
Edwards expects sales in the third quarter to return to 2019 levels, and for sales to start growing again in the fourth quarter. Overall, 2020 sales guidance for Edwards continues to be $4.0 to $4.5 billion. The company now expects full-year 2020 adjusted earnings per share of $1.75 to $1.95.
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