Organon Reports Results for the Second Quarter Ended June 30, 2023

Organon (NYSE: OGN) today announced its results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2023.

"During the second quarter of 2023, Organon continued to build on its track record, delivering solid volume growth across all regions and franchises. The Women's Health and Biosimilars franchise revenue grew 10% and 15% excluding the impact of foreign currency ("ex-FX"), respectively, and Established Brands continued to demonstrate stability," said Kevin Ali, Organon's CEO. "Further, on July 1^st we launched Hadlima™ (adalimumab-bwwd) in the United States - so far our biggest commercial launch in the U.S. as a standalone company. Hadlima is emerging as one of a few biosimilars offerings earning commercial success so far. We are encouraged by our early traction and remain confident in our strategy, the attributes of our product and our collaborator's capabilities to deliver reliable supply."

Second Quarter 2023 Revenue

For the second quarter of 2023, total revenue was $1,608 million, an increase of 1% as-reported and an increase of 4% excluding the impact of foreign currency (ex-FX), compared with the second quarter of 2022.

Women’s Health revenue increased 8% on an as-reported basis, and increased 10% ex-FX in the second quarter of 2023 compared with the second quarter of 2022 driven primarily by a 12% ex-FX increase in Nexplanon® (etonogestrel implant),a long-acting reversible contraceptive.The Women's Health franchise also benefited from 17% ex-FX growth in the fertility portfolio during the quarter due to COVID-19 recovery in China as well as strong demand in the LAMERA region and in the U.S. Growth in the Women's Health franchise was partially offset by a 3% ex-FX decrease of NuvaRing® (etonogestrel/ethinyl estradiol vaginal ring) which continues to be impacted by generic competition.

Biosimilars revenue increased 14% as-reported and 15% ex-FX in the second quarter of 2023, compared with the second quarter of 2022 primarily driven by Renflexis® (infliximab-abda) which grew 20% ex-FX due to continued demand and strong volume growth in United States and Canada. Growth in the biosimilars franchise was partially offset by a 7% ex-FX decline in Ontruzant® (trastuzumab-dttb) primarily related to ongoing competitive pressures in Europe. On July 1, 2023, the company launched Hadlima, a biosimilar to Humira (adalimumab) (a trademark of AbbVie Biotechnology Ltd.) in the United States. Organon already markets Hadlima in Canada and Australia.

Established Brands revenue decreased 2% as-reported and was flat ex-FX in the second quarter of 2023, despite the negative impact from Volume Based Procurement (VBP) initiatives in China and the year over year impact of the company's market action taken in the first quarter of 2023 on select injectable steroids, Diprospan™ (bethamethasone), and Celestone Chronodose™ (bethamethasone), and Celestone Soluspan™ (bethamethasone). Offsetting factors included an 18% ex-FX year over year increase in Atozet™ (ezetimibe and atorvastatin calcium) which was driven by increased demand in the EUCAN region, as well as 23% ex-FX growth in Arcoxia™ (etoricoxib)which was driven by increased volume in the LAMERA region. Year to date, the Established Brands portfolio has grown 1% ex-FX, as 2% volume growth has offset an approximate 1% decline in price across the portfolio. The company continues to expect the Established Brands franchise to achieve flat revenue growth for the full year 2023.

Second Quarter 2023 Profitability

Gross margin was 60.2% as-reported and 62.9% on an adjusted basis in the second quarter of 2023 compared to 62.9% as-reported and 66.1% on an adjusted basis in the second quarter of 2022. The year-over-year decline in gross margin is primarily due to product mix as well as employee-related costs and distribution related costs, which increased as a result of inflationary pressures in 2023.

Adjusted EBITDA margin was 33.0% in the second quarter of 2023 compared to 32.3% in the second quarter of 2022. The increase in Adjusted EBITDA margin was primarily a result of $97 million of IPR&D and milestones in the second quarter of 2022; no such costs were incurred in the second quarter of 2023.

Net income for the second quarter of 2023 was $242 million, or $0.95 per diluted share, compared with $234 million, or $0.92 per diluted share, in the second quarter of 2022. Non-GAAP Adjusted net income was $336 million, or $1.31 per diluted share, compared with $319 million, or $1.25 per diluted share, in 2022. The year over year increase in net income was a result of higher Adjusted EBITDA compared with the second quarter of 2022 as well as a tax benefit in the second quarter of 2023 related to earnings outside of the U.S., partially offset by higher interest expense associated with the company's variable rate debt.

Capital Allocation

Today, Organon’s Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.28 for each issued and outstanding share of the company's common stock. The dividend is payable on September 14, 2023, to stockholders of record at the close of business on August 18, 2023.

As of June 30, 2023, cash and cash equivalents were $326 million, and debt was $8.7 billion.

Full Year Guidance

Organon does not provide GAAP financial measures on a forward-looking basis because the company cannot predict with reasonable certainty and without unreasonable effort, the ultimate outcome of legal proceedings, unusual gains and losses, the occurrence of matters creating GAAP tax impacts, and acquisition-related expenses. These items are uncertain, depend on various factors, and could be material to Organon’s results computed in accordance with GAAP.

The company is updating its full year 2023 guidance ranges previously provided on May 4, 2023. The range for full year 2023 revenue is narrowed to $6.25 billion to $6.45 billion, which primarily reflects current foreign currency exchange rates. The range for full year Adjusted EBITDA margin is now 31.5% to 33.0% to incorporate the company's current visibility of IPR&D and milestone expenses expected to be incurred in 2023. Organon's financial guidance does not assume an estimate for future IPR&D and milestone payments for business development transactions not yet executed.

Full year 2023 financial guidance is presented below on a non-GAAP basis.

Webcast Information

Organon will host a conference call at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time today to discuss its second quarter 2023 financial results. To listen to the event and view the presentation slides via webcast, join from the Organon Investor Relations website at https://www.organon.com/investor-relations/events-and-presentations/. A replay of the webcast will be available approximately two hours after the conclusion of the live event on the company’s website. Institutional investors and analysts interested in participating in the call must register in advance by clicking on this link: https://conferencingportals.com/event/jgIqShwa

Following registration, participants will receive a confirmation email containing details on how to join the conference call, including dial-in information and a unique passcode and registrant ID. Pre-registration will allow participants to bypass an operator and be placed directly into the call.

About Organon

Organon is a global healthcare company formed to focus on improving the health of women throughout their lives. Organon offers more than 60 medicines and products in women’s health in addition to a growing biosimilars business and a large franchise of established medicines across a range of therapeutic areas. Organon’s existing products produce strong cash flows that support investments in innovation and future growth opportunities in women’s health and biosimilars. In addition, Organon is pursuing opportunities to collaborate with biopharmaceutical innovators looking to commercialize their products by leveraging its scale and presence in fast growing international markets.

Organon has a global footprint with significant scale and geographic reach, world-class commercial capabilities, and approximately 10,000 employees with headquarters located in Jersey City, New Jersey.

For more information, visit http://www.organon.com and connect with us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.

Cautionary Note Regarding Non-GAAP Financial Measures

This press release contains “non-GAAP financial measures,” which are financial measures that either exclude or include amounts that are correspondingly not excluded or included in the most directly comparable measures calculated and presented in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). Specifically, the company makes use of the non-GAAP financial measures Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted gross margin, Adjusted gross profit, Adjusted net income, and Adjusted diluted EPS, which are not recognized terms under GAAP and are presented only as a supplement to the company’s GAAP financial statements. This press release also provides certain measures that exclude the impact of foreign exchange. We calculate foreign exchange by converting our current-period local currency financial results using the prior period average currency rates and comparing these adjusted amounts to our current-period results. The company believes that these non-GAAP financial measures help to enhance an understanding of the company’s financial performance. However, the presentation of these measures has limitations as an analytical tool and should not be considered in isolation, or as a substitute for the company’s results as reported under GAAP. Because not all companies use identical calculations, the presentations of these non-GAAP measures may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures of other companies. You should refer to Table 4 and Table 5 of this press release for relevant definitions and reconciliations of non-GAAP financial measures contained herein to the most directly comparable GAAP measures.

In addition, the company’s full-year 2023 guidance measures (other than revenue) are provided on a non-GAAP basis because the company is unable to reasonably predict certain items contained in the GAAP measures. Such items include, but are not limited to, acquisition related expenses, restructuring and related expenses, stock-based compensation, the ultimate outcome of legal proceedings, unusual gains and losses, the occurrence of matters creating GAAP tax impacts and other items not reflective of the company's ongoing operations.

The company uses non-GAAP financial measures in its operational and financial decision making, and believes that it is useful to exclude certain items in order to focus on what it regards to be a more meaningful representation of the underlying operating performance of the business.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

Except for historical information, this press release includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including, but not limited to, statements about management’s expectations about Organon’s future financial performance and prospects. Forward-looking statements may be identified by words such as “expects,” “intends,” “anticipates,” “plans,” “believes,” “seeks,” “estimates,” “will” or words of similar meaning. These statements are based upon the current beliefs and expectations of the company’s management and are subject to significant risks and uncertainties. If underlying assumptions prove inaccurate or risks or uncertainties materialize, actual results may differ materially from those set forth in the forward-looking statements.

Risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, an inability to fully execute on our product development and commercialization plans within the United States or internationally; changes in tax laws or other tax guidance which could adversely affect our cash tax liability, effective tax rates, and results of operations and lead to greater audit scrutiny; an inability to execute on our business development strategy or realize the benefits of our planned acquisitions; efficacy, safety, or other quality concerns with respect to marketed products, including market actions such as recalls, withdrawals, or declining sales; political and social pressures, or regulatory developments, that adversely impact demand for, availability of, or patient access to contraception or fertility products; general economic factors, including recessionary pressures, interest rate and currency exchange rate fluctuations; general industry conditions and competition; the impact of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and emergence of variant strains; the impact of pharmaceutical industry regulation and health care legislation in the United States and internationally; global trends toward health care cost containment; technological advances; new products and patents attained by competitors; challenges inherent in new product development, including obtaining regulatory approval; the company’s ability to accurately predict its future financial results and performance; manufacturing difficulties or delays; financial instability of international economies and sovereign risk; difficulties developing and sustaining relationships with commercial counterparties; dependence on the effectiveness of the company’s patents and other protections for innovative products; and the exposure to litigation, including patent litigation, and/or regulatory actions.

The company undertakes no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Additional factors that could cause results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements can be found in the company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), including the company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022, available at the SEC’s Internet site (www.sec.gov).

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