On August 2, 2018 Cytori Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: CYTX) reported that it will provide a live webcast of its second quarter financial results and business update on Tuesday, August 14, 2018 at 5:30 PM Eastern Time (Press release, Cytori Therapeutics, AUG 2, 2018, View Source [SID1234529751]).

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Prior to the webcast at approximately 4:30 PM Eastern Time on August 14, Cytori will issue its second quarter earnings release which will review Cytori’s second quarter performance. The webcast will be available both live and by replay two hours after the call in the "Webcasts" section of the company’s investor relations website.

On August 2, 2018 Genomic Health, Inc. (NASDAQ: GHDX) reported financial results and business progress for the quarter ended June 30, 2018 (Press release, Genomic Health, AUG 2, 2018, View Source [SID1234528315]).

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"We delivered record results in the first half of 2018, including 14 percent growth in revenue and an $8.3 million profit in the second quarter, driven by successful execution across our entire business, enhanced operational efficiency and greater leverage, strong reimbursement for the Oncotype DX Breast Recurrence Score test including the benefit from PAMA, and increased private payor reimbursement for the Genomic Prostate Score test," said Kim Popovits, chairman of the board, chief executive officer and president of Genomic Health. "With increasing reimbursement in our U.S. urology business and the global impact of the recently published landmark TAILORx results, we are on track to deliver double-digit revenue growth and full year profitability."

Pre-606 Adjusted Product Revenue
Effective January 1, 2018, the company adopted the new ASC 606 accounting standard for revenue, using the modified retrospective method, which applies the new standard prospectively and does not impact prior years’ financial statements. Since the as-reported 2017 quarterly and annual financial statements will not be restated to reflect the new accounting standard, the company has provided a supplemental financial schedule in the non-GAAP tables at the end of this press release, reflecting an estimate of revenue as if the new standard had been applied to the historical 2017 product revenue portion of revenue as of January 1, 2017, referred to herein as "pre-606 adjusted revenue."

Second Quarter and Six Months Ended June 30, 2018, Financial Results
Total revenue was $95.6 million in the second quarter of 2018, compared with pre-606 adjusted revenue of $83.8 million for the second quarter of 2017, an increase of 14 percent, and an increase of 13 percent on a non-GAAP constant currency basis. Reported revenue was $85.5 million in the second quarter of 2017.

U.S. product revenue was $81.4 million in the second quarter of 2018, compared with pre-606 adjusted revenue of $71.0 million for the second quarter of 2017, an increase of 15 percent. U.S. product reported revenue was $72.4 million in the second quarter of 2017. U.S. invasive breast revenue from Oncotype DX Breast Recurrence Score tests was $72.5 million in the second quarter of 2018, compared with U.S. invasive breast pre-606 adjusted revenue of $64.2 million for the second quarter of 2017, an increase of 13 percent. U.S. invasive breast revenue was $65.6 million in the second quarter of 2017. U.S. prostate test revenue from Oncotype DX Genomic Prostate Score (GPS) tests was $6.7 million in the second quarter of 2018, compared with $4.1 million in the second quarter of 2017, an increase of 63 percent.

International product revenue was $14.2 million in the second quarter of 2018, compared with pre-606 adjusted revenue of $12.8 million for the second quarter of 2017, an increase of 11 percent, and a 6 percent increase on a non-GAAP constant currency basis. International product reported revenue was $13.1 million in the second quarter of 2017.

Net income was $8.3 million, or $0.23 per share on a basic and diluted basis, in the second quarter of 2018, an improvement of $11.0 million, compared with a net loss of $2.7 million, or $0.08 per share on a basic and diluted basis, in the second quarter of 2017. Operating income was $7.1 million in the second quarter of 2018, an improvement of $10.2 million, compared with an operating loss of $3.1 million in the second quarter of 2017.

On a non-GAAP basis, net income was $9.4 million in the second quarter of 2018, compared with a $2.7 million non-GAAP net loss in the second quarter of 2017. Non-GAAP operating income was $9.4 million in the second quarter of 2018, compared with a non-GAAP operating loss of $3.1 million in the second quarter of 2017.

More than 33,590 Oncotype test results were delivered in the second quarter of 2018, an increase of 6 percent, compared with more than 31,550 test results delivered in the same period in 2017. Oncotype DX Breast Recurrence Score tests delivered in the U.S. grew 4 percent in the second quarter of 2018, compared with the same period in 2017. Oncotype DX GPS tests delivered in the U.S. grew 32 percent in the second quarter of 2018, compared with the same period in 2017. The number of international tests delivered in the second quarter of 2018 was consistent with the same period in 2017 and represented approximately 23 percent of total test volume in the quarter.

Total revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2018, was $188.2 million, compared with pre-606 adjusted revenue of $166.1 million for the same period in 2017, an increase of 13 percent, with a similar increase of 13 percent on a non-GAAP constant currency basis. Reported revenue was $169.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2017.

International product revenue was $27.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2018, compared with pre-606 adjusted revenue of $25.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2017, an increase of 8 percent, and a 4 percent increase on a non-GAAP constant currency basis. International product reported revenue was $26.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2017.

Net income was $4.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2018, an improvement of $8.0 million, compared with a net loss of $3.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2017. Operating income increased to $2.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2018, an improvement of $8.7 million, compared with an operating loss of $6.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2017.

Non-GAAP net income was $14.0 million for the first six months ended June 30, 2018, compared with a $5.5 million non-GAAP net loss for the six months ended June 30, 2017. Non-GAAP operating income was $13.6 million for the first six months ended June 30, 2018, compared with a non-GAAP operating loss of $6.0 million for the same period in 2017.

Cash and cash equivalents and short-term marketable securities at June 30, 2018 were $152.9 million, which included the fair value of the company’s investment in marketable equity securities of $3.7 million, compared with $129.6 million at December 31, 2017, which included the fair value of the company’s investment in marketable securities of $3.5 million.

2018 Financial Outlook

The outlook for 10% to 15% revenue growth in 2018 represents management’s estimates for 2018 versus 2017 reported revenues adjusted to reflect the impact of ASC 606 revenue recognition rules, which were effective January 1, 2018. Under the new rules, the company will report most uncollectible balances as a reduction in net revenues; historically, certain uncollectible amounts were classified as bad debt expense and were approximately 2.5% of revenue and classified within selling, general and administrative expenses. The company does not expect ASC 606 to impact net income or EPS.

Based on 36 million estimated shares outstanding.

Non-GAAP net income excludes charges for personnel reductions and asset write-offs associated with product cessation, and clinical and commercial development milestone payments.

Recent Business Highlights

Results from the landmark ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group TAILORx study were published in The New England Journal of Medicine and presented in the Plenary Session at the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) (Free ASCO Whitepaper) Annual Meeting. Results demonstrated that the Oncotype DX Breast Recurrence Score test identified 70 percent of early-stage breast cancer patients who receive no benefit from chemotherapy and can be effectively treated with endocrine therapy alone. Additionally, the trial established that chemotherapy may provide life-saving benefit to 30 percent of patients.
Following the TAILORx study publication, the U.K.’s National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) confirmed that it has requested that the External Assessment Group (EAG) review the results before finalizing its updated guidance on tumor profiling tests, and the German Federal Joint Committee (G-BA) commissioned the Institute for Quality and Efficiency in Health Care (IQWiG) to evaluate the new evidence before making a final coverage decision in Germany.
Established public coverage with the province of New Brunswick for the use of the Oncotype DX Breast Recurrence Score test in early-stage breast cancer patients with node-negative disease, increasing the total number of covered lives in Canada to more than 35 million. With this decision, all 10 provinces in Canada now cover the test.
Multiple private insurers, including a top five national payor, established new coverage for the Oncotype DX GPS test, bringing the total number of U.S. covered lives to more than 92 million, including Medicare.
Results from two studies demonstrating the positive impact of the Oncotype DX GPS test on risk assessment for better treatment decisions in clinically low-risk prostate cancer patients in real-world practice were presented at the 2018 American Urological Association (AUA) Annual Meeting.
JAMA Oncology published a study that demonstrated that the Oncotype DX AR-V7 Nucleus Detect test can identify patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) who may live longer if they switch from targeted androgen receptor-signaling inhibitor (ARSi) therapy, such as enzalutamide and abiraterone, to taxane-based chemotherapy.
The company discontinued its early-stage development of the IsoPSA assay and terminated its milestone-based licensing agreement with Cleveland Diagnostics.
Non-GAAP Disclosure
The company makes reference in this press release to "non-GAAP operating income (loss)," which excludes 2018 expenses resulting from the restructuring charges for the cessation of the Oncotype SEQ Liquid Select test product development and commercialization activities in the first quarter of 2018, the expenses for a milestone payment to Biocartis N.V., and the cessation of its collaboration with Cleveland Diagnostics in the second quarter of 2018. Additionally, the company references "non-GAAP net income (loss)," which also excludes fair value adjustments related to its collaborations with Biocartis, Epic Sciences and Cleveland Diagnostics in the first and second quarters of 2018, and the gain on sale of marketable equity securities in the first quarter of 2017. The company believes that excluding these items and their related tax effects from its financial results reflects operating results that are more indicative of the company’s ongoing operating performance while improving comparability to prior periods, and, as such, may provide investors with an enhanced understanding of the company’s past financial performance and prospects for the future. The company also considers the impact of foreign currency exchange rates on its global business as described in the constant currency table accompanying this press release. The company’s management uses such non-GAAP measures internally to evaluate and assess its core operations and to make ongoing operating decisions. This information is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for income (loss) from operations or net income (loss) information prepared in accordance with GAAP. An explanation and reconciliation of the non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures is included in the tables accompanying this press release.

Conference Call Details
To access the live conference call today, August 2, at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time via phone, please dial (877) 303-7208 from the United States and Canada, or +1 (224) 357-2389 internationally. The conference call ID is 2089377. Please dial in approximately ten minutes prior to the start of the call. To access the live and subsequently archived webcast of the conference call, go to the Investor Relations section of the company’s website at View Source Please connect to the website at least 15 minutes prior to the presentation to allow for any software download that may be necessary

On August 2, 2018 Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (NYSE: TEVA, TASE: TEVA) reported results for the quarter ended June 30, 2018 (Press release, Teva, AUG 2, 2018, View Source [SID1234528342]).

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Mr. Kåre Schultz, Teva’s President and CEO, said, "I am satisfied with our progress in the second quarter. The restructuring program is on schedule, we have already achieved a significant cost base reduction towards our target for the year and we continue to reduce our net debt. COPAXONE maintained its market share and AUSTEDO continued to show solid growth. Given the second quarter results, we have decided to raise our 2018 full year guidance." Mr. Schultz continued, "Our PDUFA action date for fremanezumab is set for mid-September and we are preparing to launch this important product once approved."

Second Quarter 2018 Consolidated Results

Revenues in the second quarter of 2018 were $4.7 billion, a decrease of 18%, or 19% in local currency terms, compared to the second quarter of 2017, mainly due to continued price erosion in our U.S. generics business, generic competition to COPAXONE and loss of revenues following the divestment of certain products and discontinuation of certain activities.

Exchange rate differences between the second quarter of 2018 and the second quarter of 2017 positively impacted our revenues by $92 million, our GAAP operating income by $14 million and our non-GAAP operating income by $19 million.

GAAP gross profit was $2.1 billion in the second quarter of 2018, a decrease of 28% compared to the second quarter of 2017. GAAP gross profit margin was 43.8% in the second quarter of 2018, compared to 49.9% in the second quarter of 2017.

Non-GAAP gross profit was $2.4 billion in the second quarter of 2018, a decline of 27% from the second quarter of 2017. Non-GAAP gross profit margin was 50.4% in the second quarter of 2018, compared to 57.0% in the second quarter of 2017. The decrease in gross profit margin, on both a GAAP and a non-GAAP basis, resulted primarily from price erosion in our U.S. generics business and a decline in COPAXONE revenues due to generic competition, as well as the loss of revenue following the sale of our women’s health business.

Research and Development (R&D) expenses for the second quarter of 2018 were $290 million, a decrease of 38% compared to the second quarter of 2017. R&D expenses excluding equity compensation expenses and other R&D expenses were $281 million, or 6.0% of quarterly revenues in the second quarter of 2018, compared to $433 million, or 7.6%, in the second quarter of 2017. The decrease in R&D expenses resulted primarily from pipeline optimization, phase 3 studies that ended and related headcount reduction.

Selling and Marketing (S&M) expenses in the second quarter of 2018 were $710 million, a decrease of 25% compared to the second quarter of 2017. S&M expenses excluding amortization of purchased intangible assets, equity compensation expenses and other expenses were $662 million, or 14.1% of revenues, in the second quarter of 2018, compared to $891 million, or 15.6% of revenues, in the second quarter of 2017. The decrease was mainly due to cost reductions and efficiency measures as part of the restructuring plan.

General and Administrative (G&A) expenses in the second quarter of 2018 were $316 million, a decrease of 12.9% compared to the second quarter of 2017. G&A expenses, excluding equity compensation expenses and other items, were $292 million in the second quarter of 2018, or 6.2% of quarterly revenues, compared to $365 million, or 6.4% in the second quarter of 2017. The decrease was mainly due to cost reductions and efficiency measures as part of the restructuring plan.

GAAP other income in the second quarter of 2018 was $96 million compared to $24 million in the second quarter of 2017. Non-GAAP other income in the second quarter of 2018 was $106 million, an increase of 324% compared to $25 million in the second quarter of 2017. The increase in other income was mainly due to legal recovery of lost profits, where U.S. patent infringement litigation previously prevented a product’s sales.

GAAP operating loss in the second quarter of 2018 was $14 million, compared to $5.7 billion in the second quarter of 2017. Non-GAAP operating income in the second quarter of 2018 was $1.2 billion, a decrease of 22% compared to the second quarter of 2017. Non-GAAP operating margin was 26.3% in the second quarter of 2018 compared to 27.9% in the second quarter of 2017.

EBITDA (non-GAAP operating income, which excludes amortization and certain other items, as well as excluding depreciation expenses) was $1.4 billion in the second quarter of 2018, down 20% compared to $1.7 billion in the second quarter of 2017.

GAAP financial expenses for the second quarter of 2018 were $236 million, compared to $238 million in the second quarter of 2017. Non-GAAP financial expenses were $238 million in the second quarter of 2018, compared to $235 million in the second quarter of 2017. In the second quarter of 2018, we recognized a tax benefit of $76 million, or 30%, on pre-tax loss of $250 million. In the second quarter of 2017, we recognized a tax benefit of $22 million, on pre-tax loss of $6 billion. Non-GAAP income taxes for the second quarter of 2018 were $127 million, or 13%, on pre-tax non-GAAP income of $1.0 billion. Non-GAAP income taxes in the second quarter of 2017 were $230 million, or 17%, on pre-tax non-GAAP income of $1.4 billion. Our tax rate for the second quarter of 2018 on both GAAP and non-GAAP basis was mainly affected by the mix of products sold in different geographies.

We expect our annual non-GAAP tax rate for 2018 to be 15%, lower than our previous estimates. This is due to changes in the geographical mix of income we expect to earn this year. Our non-GAAP tax rate for 2017 was 15%.

GAAP net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders and GAAP diluted loss per share in the second quarter of 2018 were $241 million and $0.24, respectively, compared to $6.0 billion and $5.94, respectively, in the second quarter of 2017.

Non-GAAP net income attributable to ordinary shareholders and non-GAAP diluted EPS in the second quarter of 2018 were $794 million and $0.78, respectively, compared to $1,035 million and $1.02 in the second quarter of 2017.

For the second quarter of 2018, the weighted average outstanding shares for the fully diluted EPS calculation on a GAAP basis was 1,018 million, compared to 1,017 million for the second quarter of 2017. The weighted average outstanding shares for the fully diluted EPS calculation on a non-GAAP basis was 1,021 million, compared to 1,017 million for the second quarter of 2017. Additionally, no account was taken of the potential dilution by the mandatory convertible preferred shares, amounting to 63 million shares (including shares that may be issued due to unpaid dividends to date) for the three months ended June 30, 2018 and 59 million shares for the three months ended June 30 2017, as well as for the convertible senior debentures for the respective periods, since both had an anti-dilutive effect on loss per share.

Non-GAAP information: Net non-GAAP adjustments in the second quarter of 2018 were negative $1,035 million. Non-GAAP net income and non-GAAP EPS for the quarter were adjusted to exclude the following items:

Impairment of long-lived assets and goodwill of $668 million, comprised mainly of impairment of intangible assets of product rights and IPR&D assets related to the Actavis Generics acquisition, goodwill impairment related to Mexico reporting unit and impairment related to the closure of manufacturing sites and other fixed assets.
Amortization of purchased intangible assets totaling $302 million, of which $261 million is included in cost of goods sold and the remaining $41 million in S&M expenses;
Restructuring expenses of $107 million;
Equity compensation expenses of $47 million;
Contingent consideration of $47 million mainly related to a court decision regarding the status of Bendeka as an exclusive orphan drug;
Legal settlements and loss contingencies of $20 million;
Other non-GAAP items of $47 million; and
Tax benefit of $203 million.
Teva believes that excluding such items facilitates investors’ understanding of its business. See the attached tables for a reconciliation of the GAAP results to the adjusted non-GAAP figures. Investors should consider non-GAAP financial measures in addition to, and not as replacement for, or superior to, measures of financial performance prepared in accordance with GAAP.

Cash flow generated from operations during the second quarter of 2018 was $162 million, compared to $435 million in the second quarter of 2017. The decrease was mainly due to higher beneficial interest collected in exchange for securitized trade receivables and higher payments related to the restructuring plan during the second quarter of 2018.

Free cash flow, excluding net capital expenditures, was $0.6 billion in the second quarter of 2018 flat compared to $0.6 billion in the second quarter of 2017.

As of June 30, 2018, our debt was $30.2 billion, compared to $30.8 billion as of March 31, 2018. The decrease was mainly due to exchange rate fluctuations.

The portion of total debt classified as short-term as of June 30, 2018 was 4%, unchanged compared to March 31, 2018.

Segment Results for the Second Quarter 2018

Due to the organizational changes announced in November 2017, we began reporting our financial results under a new structure in the first quarter of 2018, consisting of the following segments:

a) North America segment, which includes the United States and Canada.

b) Europe segment, which includes the European Union and certain other European countries.

c) International Markets segment (previously named "Growth Markets" segment), which includes all countries other than those in our North America and Europe segments.

In addition to these three segments, we have other activities, primarily the sale of API to third parties and certain contract manufacturing services.

Segment profit is comprised of gross profit for the segment, less R&D, S&M, G&A expenses and other income related to each segment. Segment profit does not include amortization and certain other items.

North America Segment

Our North America segment includes the United States and Canada.

Revenues from our North America segment in the second quarter of 2018 were $2.3 billion, a decrease of $906 million, or 29%, compared to the second quarter of 2017, mainly due to a decline in revenues of COPAXONE as well as an equally significant decline in revenues in our U.S. generics business and the loss of revenues from the sale of our women’s health business, partially offset by higher revenues from AUSTEDO and our distribution business.

Revenues in the United States, our largest market, were $2.1 billion in the second quarter of 2018, a decrease of $899 million, or 30%, compared to the second quarter of 2017.

Generic products revenues in our North America segment in the second quarter of 2018 decreased by 29% to $947 million, compared to the second quarter of 2017, mainly due to continued price erosion in our U.S. generics business, additional competition to methylphenidate extended-release tablets (Concerta authorized generic) and portfolio optimization.

In the second quarter of 2018, we led the U.S. generics market in total prescriptions and new prescriptions, with approximately 576 million total prescriptions, representing 15% of total U.S. generic prescriptions according to IQVIA data.

COPAXONE revenues in our North America segment in the second quarter of 2018 decreased by 46% to $464 million, of which $448 million were generated in the United States, compared to the second quarter of 2017, mainly due to generic competition in the United States.

BENDEKA and TREANDA combined revenues in our North America segment in the second quarter of 2018 decreased by 2% to $160 million, compared to the second quarter of 2017, mainly due to lower volumes, partially offset by a higher pricing.

ProAir revenues in our North America segment in the second quarter of 2018 decreased by 7% to $115 million, compared to the second quarter of 2017, mainly due to lower net pricing.

QVAR revenues in our North America segment in the second quarter of 2018 decreased by 69% to $30 million, compared to the second quarter of 2017. The decrease in sales was mainly due to lower volumes in this quarter following wholesaler stocking in the first quarter of 2018 in connection with the launch of QVAR RediHaler. QVAR maintained its second-place position in the inhaled corticosteroids category in the United States.

AUSTEDO revenues in our North America segment in the second quarter of 2018 were $44 million. AUSTEDO was approved by the FDA for the treatment of chorea associated with Huntington disease and was launched in the United States in April 2017. In August 2017, the FDA also approved AUSTEDO for the treatment of tardive dyskinesia.

Distribution revenues in our North America segment in the second quarter of 2018 generated by Anda increased by 16% to $320 million, compared to the second quarter of 2017.

North America Gross Profit

Gross profit from our North America segment in the second quarter of 2018 was $1.2 billion, a decrease of 42% compared to $2.1 billion in the second quarter of 2017. The decrease was mainly due to lower revenues from COPAXONE and generic products.

Gross profit margin for our North America segment in the second quarter of 2018 decreased to 53.2%, compared to 64.9% in the second quarter of 2017. This decrease was mainly due to lower COPAXONE revenues and continued price erosion of generic products.

North America Profit

Profit from our North America segment in the second quarter of 2018 was $722 million, a decrease of 42% compared to $1.3 billion in the second quarter of 2017. The decrease was mainly due to lower revenues from COPAXONE and generic products, partially offset by cost reductions and efficiency measures as part of the restructuring plan and higher other income.

Europe Segment

Our Europe segment includes the European Union and certain other European countries.

neric products revenues in our Europe segment in the second quarter of 2018, including OTC products, increased by 10% to $907 million, compared to the second quarter of 2017. In local currency terms, revenues increased by 3%, mainly due to new product launches, partially offset by price reductions.

COPAXONE revenues in our Europe segment in the second quarter of 2018 increased by 1% to $140 million, compared to the second quarter of 2017. In local currency terms, revenues decreased by 7%, mainly due to price reductions resulting from the entry of generic competition.

Respiratory products revenues in our Europe segment in the second quarter of 2018 increased by 26% to $106 million, compared to the second quarter of 2017. In local currency terms, revenues increased by 18%, mainly due to the launch of BRALTUS in 2017.

Europe Gross Profit

Gross profit from our Europe segment in the second quarter of 2018 was $731 million, an increase of 6% compared to $692 million in the second quarter of 2017. The increase was mainly due to the positive impact of currency fluctuations, partially offset by the loss of revenues from the sale of our women’s health business.

Gross profit margin for our Europe segment in the second quarter of 2018 increased to 55.0%, compared to 53.4% in the second quarter of 2017. This increase was mainly due to the closure of our distribution business in Hungary.

Europe Profit

Profit from our Europe segment in the second quarter of 2018 was $346 million, an increase of 58% compared to $219 million in the second quarter of 2017. The increase was mainly due to cost reductions and efficiency measures as part of the restructuring plan.

International Markets Segment

Our International Markets segment includes all countries other than those in our North America and Europe segments. The key markets in this segment are Japan, Israel and Russia.

Generic products revenues in our International Markets segment in the second quarter of 2018, which include OTC products, decreased by 11% to $537 million, compared to the second quarter of 2017. In local currency terms, revenues decreased by 9%, mainly due to lower sales in Russia and the effect of the deconsolidation of our subsidiaries in Venezuela.

COPAXONE revenues in our International Markets segment in the second quarter of 2018 decreased by 15% to $22 million, compared to the second quarter of 2017. In local currency terms, revenues decreased by 4%.

Distribution revenues in our International Markets segment in the second quarter of 2018 increased by 14% to $154 million, compared to the second quarter of 2017. In local currency terms, revenues increased by 14%, mainly due to higher sales in Israel.

International Markets Gross Profit

Gross profit from our International Markets segment in the second quarter of 2018 was $328 million, a decrease of 18% compared to $400 million in the second quarter of 2017. This decrease was mainly due to lower gross profit in Japan and Russia and the deconsolidation of our subsidiaries in Venezuela, partially offset by higher gross profit in Israel and certain Latin American markets.

Gross profit margin for our International Markets segment in the second quarter of 2018 decreased to 41.6%, compared to 45.2% in the second quarter of 2017.

International Markets Profit

Profit from our International Markets segment in the second quarter of 2018 was $139 million, compared to $121 million in the second quarter of 2017. The increase was mainly due to cost reductions and efficiency measures as part of the restructuring plan.

Profit as a percentage of International Markets revenues in the second quarter of 2018 was 18%, compared to 14% in the second quarter of 2017. This increase was mainly due to lower operating expenses as part of the restructuring plan.

During the fourth quarter of 2017, we deconsolidated our subsidiaries in Venezuela from our financial results. Consequently, results of operations of our subsidiaries in Venezuela are not included in the second quarter of 2018.

Other Activities

We have other sources of revenues, primarily the sale of API to third parties and certain contract manufacturing services. These other activities are not included in our North America, Europe or International Markets segments.

Our revenues from other activities in the second quarter of 2018 decreased by 13.5% to $321 million, compared to the second quarter of 2017. In local currency terms, revenues decreased by 16%, mainly due to lower API sales to third parties.

API sales to third parties in the second quarter of 2018 decreased by 9% to $186 million, compared to the second quarter of 2017. In local currency terms, revenues decreased by 9%.

These estimates reflect management’s current expectations for Teva’s performance in 2018. Actual results may vary, whether as a result of exchange rate differences, market conditions or other factors. In addition, the non-GAAP measures exclude the amortization of purchased intangible assets, costs related to certain regulatory actions, inventory step-up, legal settlements and reserves, impairments and related tax effects.

See "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" below.

Conference Call

Teva will host a conference call and live webcast along with a slide presentation on Thursday, August 2, 2018 at 8:00 a.m. ET to discuss its second quarter 2018 results and overall business environment. A question & answer session will follow.

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A live webcast of the call will also be available on Teva’s website at: ir.tevapharm.com. Please log in at least 10 minutes prior to the conference call in order to download the applicable software.

Following the conclusion of the call, a replay of the webcast will be available within 24 hours on the Company’s website. The replay can also be accessed until August 30, 2018, 9:00 a.m. ET by calling United States 1 (866) 331-1332 or International +44 (0) 3333009785; passcode: 698410

On August 2, 2018 Evotec AG (Frankfurt Stock Exchange: EVT, TecDAX, ISIN: DE0005664809) reported that it will report its financial results for the first half of 2018 on Thursday, 09 August 2018 (Press release, Evotec, AUG 2, 2018, View Source;announcements/press-releases/p/evotec-ag-to-report-first-half-year-2018-results-on-09-august-2018-5707 [SID1234528362]).

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The Company is going to hold a conference call to discuss the results as well as to provide an update on its performance. The conference call will be held in English.

Conference call details

Date: Thursday, 09 August 2018

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A simultaneous slide presentation for participants dialling in via phone is available at View Source

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On August 2, 2018 MannKind Corporation(NASDAQ:MNKD) reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2018 (Press release, Mannkind, AUG 2, 2018, View Source [SID1234528381]).

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"In 2Q 2018, we experienced our highest Afrezza sales ever due to increased physician trial and adoption. We have doubled our market share over the past year as a result of our commercialization efforts and are excited about our new Afrezza clinical data being released throughout 2018. Additionally, Treprostinil Technosphere (TreT) continues to progress towards Phase 3 and may address an important unmet need for those living with pulmonary arterial hypertension,"said Michael Castagna, Chief Executive Officer of MannKind Corporation.

Second Quarter Results

For the second quarter of 2018, Afrezza net revenue was $3.8 million, an increase of 142% compared to $1.5 million for the second quarter of 2017 resulting from increased volume, price, and favorable cartridge mix. On January 1, 2018, we adopted ASC 606, the new revenue recognition standard, under which we recognize revenue as we sell product to wholesale distributors; revenue for prior periods is recognized on the basis of a model that estimates the sale of Afrezza to patients.

Cost of goods sold remained level for the three months ended June 30, 2018 at $5.0 million compared to the same period in 2017. Lower inventory write-offs offset an increase in cost of goods sold resulting from higher Afrezza sales and excess capacity costs.

Research and development (R&D) expenses for the second quarter of 2018 were $2.9 million compared to $3.1 million for the second quarter of 2017, a decrease of $0.2 million or 5%, reflecting $0.7 million in lower salary related expenses for personnel who were engaged in research and development activities in 2017 who have transitioned to Afrezza medical affairs activities and a $0.3 million decrease in repairs and maintenance on laboratory equipment, offset by a $0.9 million increase in clinical trial costs.

Selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expenses were $21.7 million for the second quarter of 2018 compared to $18.6 million for the second quarter of 2017. The $3.1 million, or 17%, increase was primarily due to a $1.0 million increase in non-cash stock compensation expenses, a $0.8 million increase in consulting fees, a $0.6 million increase in costs related to transitioning certain corporate support functions from Connecticut to our corporate headquarters in California, and a $0.6 million increase in relocation spending for key personnel.

The net loss for the second quarter of 2018 was $22.7 million, or $0.16 per share, compared to the $35.3 million net loss in the second quarter of 2017 or $0.35 per share.

Six Months Ended Results

For the six months ended June 30, 2018, Afrezza net revenue was $7.2 million, an increase of 161% compared to $2.7 million for the same period in 2017 (prior to the adoption of ASC 606).

Cost of goods sold for the six months ended June 30, 2018 was $9.1 million compared to $7.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2017, an increase of $1.5 million or 19%. This increase was due to the result of higher Afrezza sales of $0.8 million and $1.0 million increase of excess capacity costs. These increases were partially offset by lower inventory write-offs compared to the same period in 2017.

R&D expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2018 were $5.6 million compared to $6.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2017, a decrease of $0.7 million or 11%, reflecting $0.9 million in lower salary related expenses for personnel who were engaged in research and development activities in 2017 but transitioned to Afrezza medical affairs activities, offset by a $0.3 million increase in clinical trial costs.

SG&A expenses were $42.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2018 compared to $34.0 million for the six months ended 2017. The $8.3 million or 24% increase was primarily due to a $1.7 million increase in additional headcount-related expenses associated with sales personnel hired in 2018, a $1.1 million increase in additional headcount-related expenses in our human resources, accounting, corporate communications, and office support departments, a $1.7 million increase in non-cash stock compensation expense, a $1.3 million increase in employee benefits, a $1.2 million increase in costs related to transitioning certain corporate support functions from Connecticut to our corporate headquarters in California, and a $0.9 million increase in consulting fees.

The net loss for the six months ended June 30, 2018 was $53.1 million, or $0.41 per share, compared to a $51.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2017, or $0.53 per share.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at June 30, 2018 decreased to $26.7 million compared to $48.4 million at December 31, 2017, primarily due to net cash used in operating activities of $48.8 million in 2018 primarily offset by $26.4 million of net proceeds from a registered direct offering of 14 million shares of common stock and warrants at a purchase price of $2.00 per share and accompanying warrant.

Conference Call

MannKind will host a conference call and presentation webcast to discuss these results today at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. To view and listen to the earnings call webcast live via the Internet, visit the Company’s website at www.mannkindcorp.com and click on the "Q2 2018 MannKind Earnings Conference Call" link in the Webcasts section of News & Events. To participate in the live call by telephone, please dial (800) 239-9838 toll-free or (323) 794-2551 toll/international and use the conference passcode: 5195402.

A telephone replay of the call will be accessible for approximately 14 days following completion of the call by dialing (844) 512-2921 toll-free or (412) 317-6671 toll/international and use the replay passcode: 5195402. A replay will also be available on MannKind’s website for 14 days.