Overview
U.S. biopharma's Q1 revenue fell 18% yr/yr as U.S. sales declined amid generic competition
Operating loss narrowed 16% yr/yr due to cost reduction initiatives
Net loss widened, mainly due to higher interest and derivative expenses
Outlook
Company did not provide specific guidance or outlook for future periods
Result Drivers
GENERIC COMPETITION - Co said 33% decrease in U.S. sales was due to competition from generic L-Glutamine
MENA SALES GROWTH - 94% increase in MENA region sales partially offset U.S. decline
COST REDUCTION - Lower operating expenses due to reduced headcount and other cost cutting measures
Company press release: ID:nBwxrtbCa
Key Details
Metric
Beat/Miss
Actual
Consensus Estimate
Q1 Revenue
$1.98 mln
Q1 EPS
-$0.05
Q1 Net Income
-$3.34 mln
Q1 Gross Profit
$1.81 mln
Q1 Income from Operations
-$823,000
Q1 Operating Expenses
$2.64 mln
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