Lannett Reports Solid Fiscal 2018 First-Quarter Financial Results, Significantly Increases Fiscal 2018 Guidance

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 6, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Lannett Company, Inc. (NYSE: LCI) today reported financial results for its fiscal 2018 first quarter ended September 30, 2017.

"In recent weeks, we announced a number of very positive developments that position our company for continued near- and longer term growth," said Arthur Bedrosian, chief executive officer of Lannett. "These include the filing of our first 505(b)(2) New Drug Application for C-Topical, five product approvals, the dismissal of a class action lawsuit and the signing of a license agreement that will allow us to market generic Thalidomide. Regarding our fiscal 2018 first quarter performance, we reported solid financial results, rebounding well from challenges in the preceding fourth quarter. Key contributors to the quarter were strong sales across several product categories, which led to an 11% increase compared with the fourth quarter of fiscal 2017.

"Looking ahead, we are on track for a strong year and have raised our full-year guidance. We continue to expect to launch in the current fiscal year a number of previously approved products. In addition, we successfully coordinated with our partners and customers to prevent a potential drug shortage and avoid a disruption in the supply to patients of two important medications."

For the fiscal 2018 first quarter, net sales were $155.0 million compared with $161.6 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2017. Gross profit was $67.7 million, or 44% of net sales, compared with $81.9 million, or 51% of net sales. Research and development (R&D) expenses decreased to $7.4 million from $12.4 million for the fiscal 2017 first quarter. Selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expenses decreased to $19.0 million from $21.3 million. Restructuring expenses were $0.5 million compared with $2.1 million. In last year's first quarter, the company recorded an impairment charge of $65.1 million related to acquired intangible assets. Operating income was $40.7 million versus operating loss of $20.3 million. Interest expense declined to $20.9 million from $23.0 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2017. Income tax expense was $7.4 million versus income tax benefit of $12.9 million in the prior-year period. Net income attributable to Lannett was $13.3 million, or $0.35 per diluted share, compared to net loss attributable to Lannett of $29.4 million, or $0.80 per share, for the fiscal 2017 first quarter.

For the fiscal 2018 first quarter reported on a Non-GAAP basis, adjusted net sales were $155.0 million compared with $161.6 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2017. Adjusted gross profit was $76.7 million, or 50% of adjusted net sales, compared with $94.0 million, or 58% of adjusted net sales, for the prior year first quarter. Adjusted R&D expenses were $7.4 million compared with $12.4 million. Adjusted SG&A expenses declined to $18.7 million from $20.9 million. Adjusted operating income was $50.7 million compared with $60.7 million for the prior-year first quarter. Adjusted interest expense declined to $16.4 million from $18.1 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2017. Adjusted net income attributable to Lannett was $22.7 million, or $0.60 per diluted share, compared with $29.0 million, or $0.77 per diluted share, for the fiscal 2017 first quarter.

Guidance for Fiscal 2018
Based on its current outlook the company revised its financial guidance for the 2018 fiscal year as follows:

                                                         GAAP                                                               Adjusted
                                                         ----                                                               --------

    Net sales            $710 million to $720 million, up from $655 million to $665 million   $710 million to $720 million, up from $655 million to $665 million
    ---------                                           -----------------------------------                                  -----------------------------------

    Gross margin %     46% to 47%, unchanged                                                51% to 52%, unchanged
    -------------        ---------------------                                                ---------------------

    R&D expense                                       $46 million to $48 million, unchanged                                $46 million to $48 million, unchanged
    -----------                                         -----------------------------------                                  -----------------------------------

    SG&A expense             $78 million to $80 million, up from $75 million to $77 million       $77 million to $79 million, up from $73 million to $75 million
    ------------                                        -----------------------------------                                  -----------------------------------

    Integration and
     restructuring
     related expense                                    $4 million to $5 million, unchanged                                                                   $-
    ----------------                                    -----------------------------------                                                                  ---

    Interest expense       $85 million to $86 million, down from $88 million to $89 million     $66 million to $67 million, down from $67 million to $68 million
    ----------------                                    -----------------------------------                                  -----------------------------------

    Effective tax rate   Approximately 35%, unchanged                                         Approximately 35%, unchanged
    ------------------   ----------------------------                                         ----------------------------

    Capital
     expenditures                                     $65 million to $75 million, unchanged                                $65 million to $75 million, unchanged
    -------------                                       -----------------------------------                                  -----------------------------------

Conference Call Information and Forward-Looking Statements
Later today, the company will host a conference call at 4:30 p.m. ET to review its results of operations for its fiscal 2018 first quarter ended September 30, 2017. The conference call will be available to interested parties by dialing 800-447-0521 from the U.S. or Canada, or 847-413-3238 from international locations, passcode 45894701. The call will be broadcast via the Internet at www.lannett.com. Listeners are encouraged to visit the website at least 10 minutes prior to the start of the scheduled presentation to register, download and install any necessary audio software. A playback of the call will be archived and accessible on the same website for at least three months.

Discussion during the conference call may include forward-looking statements regarding such topics as, but not limited to, the company's financial status and performance, regulatory and operational developments, and any comments the company may make about its future plans or prospects in response to questions from participants on the conference call.

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
This news release contains references to Non-GAAP financial measures, which are financial measures that are not prepared in conformity with United States generally accepted accounting principles (U.S. GAAP). Management uses these measures internally for evaluating its operating performance. The Company's management believes that the presentation of Non-GAAP financial measures provides useful supplementary information regarding operational performance, because it enhances an investor's overall understanding of the financial results for the Company's core business. Additionally, it provides a basis for the comparison of the financial results for the Company's core business between current, past and future periods. Non-GAAP financial measures should be considered only as a supplement to, and not as a substitute for or as a superior measure to, financial measures prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP.

Detailed reconciliations of non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures are included with this release.

Non-GAAP financial measures exclude, among others, the effects of (1) amortization of purchased intangibles and other purchase accounting entries, (2) acquisition and integration-related expenses, (3) non-cash interest expense, as well as (4) certain other items considered unusual or non-recurring in nature.

About Lannett Company, Inc.:
Lannett Company, founded in 1942, develops, manufactures, packages, markets and distributes generic pharmaceutical products for a wide range of medical indications - see financial schedule below for net sales by medical indication. For more information, visit the company's website at www.lannett.com.

This news release contains certain statements of a forward-looking nature relating to future events or future business performance. Any such statements, including, but not limited to, realizing the expected increase in sales of select products, successfully launching and commercializing previously approved products, receiving approval for and successfully commercializing C-Topical, successfully commercializing Thalidomide and achieving the financial metrics stated in the company's guidance for fiscal 2018, whether expressed or implied, are subject to risks and uncertainties which can cause actual results to differ materially from those currently anticipated due to a number of factors which include, but are not limited to, the difficulty in predicting the timing or outcome of FDA or other regulatory approvals or actions, the ability to successfully commercialize products upon approval, including acquired products, and Lannett's estimated or anticipated future financial results, future inventory levels, future competition or pricing, future levels of operating expenses, product development efforts or performance, and other risk factors discussed in the company's Form 10-K and other documents filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time. These forward-looking statements represent the company's judgment as of the date of this news release. The company disclaims any intent or obligation to update these forward-looking statements.

    Contact:                   Robert Jaffe

                                Robert Jaffe Co.,
                                LLC

                               (424) 288-4098

FINANCIAL SCHEDULES FOLLOW



                                                                                  LANNETT COMPANY, INC.



                                                                               CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS



                                                                  (In thousands, except share and per share data)


                                                                                          (Unaudited)

                                                                                       September 30, 2017                     June 30, 2017
                                                                                       ------------------                     -------------


    ASSETS
    ------

    Current assets:

    Cash and cash equivalents                                                                                        $92,461                 $117,737

    Investment securities                                                                                             23,973                   27,091

    Accounts receivable, net                                                                                         243,326                  204,066

    Inventories                                                                                                      125,390                  122,604

    Prepaid income taxes                                                                                              13,494                   16,703

    Deferred tax assets                                                                                                    -                       -

    Other current assets                                                                                               9,325                    6,592
                                                                                                                       -----                    -----

    Total current assets                                                                                             507,969                  494,793

    Property, plant and equipment,
     net                                                                                                             249,276                  243,148

    Intangible assets, net                                                                                           447,797                  453,861

    Goodwill                                                                                                          339,566                  339,566

    Deferred tax assets                                                                                               48,592                   52,753

    Other assets                                                                                                      22,587                   19,191

    TOTAL ASSETS                                                                                                  $1,615,787               $1,603,312
                                                                                                                  ==========               ==========



    LIABILITIES
    -----------

    Current liabilities:

    Accounts payable                                                                                                 $49,229                  $44,720

    Accrued expenses                                                                                                  13,042                   12,499

    Accrued payroll and payroll-
     related expenses                                                                                                  6,706                    4,833

    Rebates payable                                                                                                   47,336                   44,593

    Royalties payable                                                                                                  2,480                    3,015

    Restructuring liability                                                                                            4,498                    5,431

    Settlement liability                                                                                              14,500                   17,000

    Income taxes payable                                                                                                   -                       -

    Acquisition-related contingent
     consideration                                                                                                         -                       -

    Short-term borrowings and
     current portion of long-term
     debt                                                                                                             63,556                   60,117
                                                                                                                      ------                   ------

    Total current liabilities                                                                                        201,347                  192,208

    Long-term debt, net                                                                                              831,665                  843,530

    Settlement liability                                                                                                   -                       -

    Other liabilities                                                                                                  6,504                    6,452

    TOTAL LIABILITIES                                                                                              1,039,516                1,042,190
                                                                                                                   ---------                ---------

    Commitments and contingencies


    STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
    --------------------

    Common stock ($0.001 par value, 100,000,000 shares authorized; 37,672,233

     and 37,528,450 shares issued; 37,034,055 and 36,919,296 shares outstanding at

    September 30, 2017 and June 30,
     2017, respectively)                                                                                                  38                       37

    Additional paid-in capital                                                                                       295,282                  292,780

    Retained earnings                                                                                                291,031                  277,774

    Accumulated other comprehensive
     loss                                                                                                              (221)                   (222)

    Treasury stock(638,178 and
     609,154 shares at September
     30, 2017 and June 30, 2017,
     respectively)                                                                                                   (9,859)                 (9,247)
                                                                                                                      ------                   ------

    Total Lannett Company, Inc.
     stockholders' equity                                                                                            576,271                  561,122

    Noncontrolling interest                                                                                                -                       -

    Total stockholders' equity                                                                                       576,271                  561,122
                                                                                                                     -------                  -------

    TOTAL LIABILITIES AND
     STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY                                                                                         $1,615,787               $1,603,312
                                                                                                                  ==========               ==========

                                                                     LANNETT COMPANY, INC.

                                                       CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED)

                                                        (In thousands, except share and per share data)


                                                                                   Three months ended

                                                                                      September 30,
                                                                                      -------------

                                                                                                         2017       2016
                                                                                                         ----       ----


    Net sales                                                                                        $154,961   $161,559

    Cost of sales                                                                                      79,553     70,820

    Amortization of intangibles                                                                         7,737      8,887

    Gross profit                                                                                       67,671     81,852
                                                                                                       ------     ------

    Operating expenses:

    Research and development expenses                                                                   7,409     12,371

    Selling, general and administrative expenses                                                       19,038     21,260

    Acquisition and integration-related expenses                                                           18      1,391

    Restructuring expenses                                                                                527      2,052

    Intangible asset impairment charge                                                                      -    65,084

    Total operating expenses                                                                           26,992    102,158
                                                                                                       ------    -------

    Operating income (loss)                                                                            40,679   (20,306)
                                                                                                       ------    -------

    Other income (loss):

    Investment income (loss)                                                                            1,164      1,027

    Interest expense                                                                                 (20,912)  (22,994)

    Other                                                                                               (251)         3
                                                                                                         ----        ---

    Total other income (loss)                                                                        (19,999)  (21,964)
                                                                                                      -------    -------

    Income (loss) before income tax                                                                    20,680   (42,270)

    Income tax expense (benefit)                                                                        7,423   (12,882)
                                                                                                        -----    -------

    Net income (loss)                                                                                  13,257   (29,388)

    Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling
     interest                                                                                               -        20
                                                                                                          ---       ---

    Net income (loss) attributable to Lannett Company,
     Inc.                                                                                             $13,257  $(29,408)
                                                                                                      =======   ========


    Earnings (loss) per common share attributable to
     Lannett Company, Inc.

         Basic                                                                                          $0.36    $(0.80)

         Diluted                                                                                        $0.35    $(0.80)


    Weighted average common shares outstanding:

         Basic                                                                                     36,992,064 36,699,267

         Diluted                                                                                   37,730,656 36,699,267

                                                                                                    LANNETT COMPANY, INC.

                                                                             RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP ADJUSTED INFORMATION (UNAUDITED)

                                                                                                       ($ in millions)


                                                                      Fiscal Year 2018 Guidance
                                                                      -------------------------

                                                                                                                                                                                       Non-GAAP

                                                                         GAAP                                              Adjustments                                                 Adjusted
                                                                         ----                                              -----------                                                 --------


    Net sales                                                                      $710 - $720                                                  -                                                   $710 - $720

    Gross margin percentage                                                      46.0% - 47.0%                                                5%    (a)                                         51.0% to 52.0%

    R&D expense                                                                      $46 - $48                                                  -                                                     $46 - $48

    SG&A expense                                                                     $78 - $80                                               ($1)    (b)                                              $77 - $79

    Integration and Restructuring
     expense                                                                           $4 - $5                              ($4 - $5)                (c)                                                      -

    Interest expense                                                                 $85 - $86                                              ($19)    (d)                                              $66 - $67

    Effective tax rate                                                             approx. 35%                                                 -                                                   approx. 35%

    Capital expenditures                                                             $65 - $75                                                  -                                                     $65 - $75



    (a) The adjustment primarily reflects amortization of purchased intangible assets and depreciation of a fair value step-up in property, plant and equipment related to the acquisition
     of Kremers Urban Pharmaceuticals, Inc. ("KUPI")

    (b) The adjustment reflects amortization of purchased intangible assets related to the acquisition of KUPI

    (c) The adjustment primarily reflects expenses related to the 2016 Restructuring Plan

    (d) The adjustment primarily reflects non-cash interest expense associated with debt issuance costs

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         LANNETT COMPANY, INC.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                             RECONCILIATION OF GAAP REPORTED TO NON-GAAP ADJUSTED INFORMATION (UNAUDITED)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     (In thousands, except percentages, share and per share data)


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Three months ended September 30, 2017
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 -------------------------------------

                                    Net sales                         Cost of                         Amortization                           Gross                          Gross                    R&D              SG&A                   Acquisition and                         Restructuring                     Operating                  Other                    Income                Income tax                 Net income                       Net income                           Net income                    Diluted
                                                                     sales                         of intangibles                         Profit                                  Margin %      expense          expense                    integration-                             expenses                        income                   income                    before                  expense                                                attributable to                       attributable to                 earnings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               related                                                                                         (loss)                  income tax                                                                        noncontrolling                           Lannett                    per share
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               expenses                                                                                                                                                                                                     interest                           Company, Inc.                    (g)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            ---                                                                                                                                                                                                           ---                 --------                                ---                         ---




           GAAP Reported                        $154,961                          $79,553                                $7,737                           $67,671                           44%           $7,409             $19,038                                      $18                                   $527                  $40,679                $(19,999)                  $20,680                      $7,423                      $13,257                   $                -                           $13,257            $0.35

                                         Adjustments:
                                         ------------

         Depreciation of
      Fixed Assets step-
                  up (a)                               -                         (1,335)                                    -                            1,335                                              -                  -                                       -                                     -                   1,335                        -                    1,335                           -                       1,335                                    -                             1,335

         Amortization of
         intangibles (b)                               -                               -                              (7,737)                            7,737                                              -              (365)                                       -                                     -                   8,102                        -                    8,102                           -                       8,102                                    -                             8,102

         Acquisition and
            integration-
        related expenses
                     (c)                               -                               -                                    -                                -                                             -                  -                                    (18)                                     -                      18                        -                       18                           -                          18                                    -                                18

           Restructuring
            expenses (d)                               -                               -                                    -                                -                                             -                  -                                       -                                 (527)                     527                        -                      527                           -                         527                                    -                               527

       Non-cash interest
                     (e)                               -                               -                                    -                                -                                             -                  -                                       -                                     -                       -                   4,560                     4,560                           -                       4,560                                    -                             4,560

     Tax adjustments (f)                               -                               -                                    -                                -                                             -                  -                                       -                                     -                       -                       -                        -                      5,123                      (5,123)                                   -                           (5,123)


       Non-GAAP Adjusted                        $154,961                          $78,218                      $              -                          $76,743                           50%           $7,409             $18,673                        $               -                     $               -                 $50,661                $(15,439)                  $35,222                     $12,546                      $22,676                   $                -                           $22,676            $0.60
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                     (a) Relates to depreciation of a fair value step-up in property, plant and equipment related to the acquisition of Kremers Urban Pharmaceuticals, Inc. ("KUPI")

                     (b) Relates to amortization of purchased intangible assets primarily related to the acquisitions of KUPI and Silarx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

                     (c) Relates to acquisition and integration-related expenses primarily related to the acquisition of KUPI

                     (d) To exclude expenses associated with the 2016 Restructuring Plan

                     (e) To exclude non-cash interest expense primarily associated with debt issuance costs

                     (f) The tax effect of the pre-tax adjustments included at applicable tax
                          rates

                     (g) The weighted average share number for the three months ended September 30, 2017 is 37,730,656 for both the GAAP and the non-GAAP earnings per share calculations

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        LANNETT COMPANY, INC.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             RECONCILIATION OF GAAP REPORTED TO NON-GAAP ADJUSTED INFORMATION (UNAUDITED)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     (In thousands, except percentages, share and per share data)


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Three months ended September 30, 2016
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                -------------------------------------

                                    Net sales                          Cost of                         Amortization                           Gross                          Gross                            R&D                   SG&A                 Acquisition                          Restructuring                       Intangible                    Operating                    Other                      Income                  Income tax                     Net                        Net income              Net income (loss)                        Diluted
                                                                      sales                         of intangibles                         Profit                                  Margin %              expense               expense             and integration-                           expenses                            asset                       income                      income                  (loss) before                expense                     income                    attributable to            attributable to                        earnings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         related                                                                impairment                     (loss)                      (loss)                   income tax                 (benefit)                    (loss)                    noncontrolling            Lannett Company,                       (loss) per
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        expenses                                                                  charge                                                                                                                                                                 interest                     Inc.                              share (i)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          ---                                                                     ---                                                                                                                                                                  ---                   ----                       ----                              ---------




           GAAP Reported                        $161,559                           $70,820                                $8,887                           $81,852                            51%                      $12,371             $21,260                               $1,391                               $2,052                          $65,084                   $(20,306)               $(21,964)                    $(42,270)                   $(12,882)                $(29,388)                       $20                               $(29,408)               $(0.80)

                                         Adjustments:
                                         ------------

         Depreciation of
      Fixed Assets step-
                  up (a)                               -                          (1,336)                                    -                            1,336                                                           -                  -                                   -                                   -                               -                      1,336                        -                        1,336                            -                    1,336                           -                                 1,336

         Amortization of
       Inventory step-up
                     (b)                               -                          (1,938)                                    -                            1,938                                                           -                  -                                   -                                   -                               -                      1,938                        -                        1,938                            -                    1,938                           -                                 1,938

         Amortization of
         intangibles (c)                               -                                -                              (8,887)                            8,887                                                           -              (365)                                   -                                   -                               -                      9,252                        -                        9,252                            -                    9,252                           -                                 9,252

         Acquisition and
            integration-
        related expenses
                     (d)                               -                                -                                    -                                -                                                          -                  -                             (1,391)                                   -                               -                      1,391                        -                        1,391                            -                    1,391                           -                                 1,391

           Restructuring
            expenses (e)                               -                                -                                    -                                -                                                          -                  -                                   -                             (2,052)                               -                      2,052                        -                        2,052                            -                    2,052                           -                                 2,052

       Intangible assets
      impairment charges
                     (f)                               -                                -                                    -                                -                                                          -                  -                                   -                                   -                        (65,084)                     65,084                        -                       65,084                            -                   65,084                           -                                65,084

       Non-cash interest
                     (g)                               -                                -                                    -                                -                                                          -                  -                                   -                                   -                               -                          -                   4,870                         4,870                            -                    4,870                           -                                 4,870

     Tax adjustments (h)                               -                                -                                    -                                -                                                          -                  -                                   -                                   -                               -                          -                       -                            -                      27,524                  (27,524)                          -                              (27,524)


       Non-GAAP Adjusted                        $161,559                           $67,546                      $              -                          $94,013                            58%                      $12,371             $20,895                     $              -                     $             -                   $           -                    $60,747                $(17,094)                      $43,653                      $14,642                   $29,011                        $20                                 $28,991                  $0.77
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                     (a) Relates to depreciation of a fair value step-up in property, plant and equipment related to the acquisition of Kremers Urban Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
                          ("KUPI")

                     (b) Relates to amortization of a fair value step-up in inventory related to the acquisition
                          of KUPI

                     (c) Relates to amortization of purchased intangible assets primarily related to the acquisitions of KUPI and Silarx Pharmaceuticals,
                          Inc.

                     (d) Relates to acquisition and integration-related expenses primarily related to the acquisition of KUPI

                     (e) To exclude expenses associated with the 2016 Restructuring Plan

                     (f) To exclude an impairment charge related to certain intangible assets acquired as part of the Kremers Urban Pharmaceuticals Inc. acquisition

                     (g) To exclude non-cash interest expense primarily associated with debt issuance costs

                     (h) The tax effect of the pre-tax adjustments included at applicable tax
                          rates

                     (i) The weighted average share number for the three months ended September 30, 2016 are 36,699,267 and 37,585,994 for the GAAP and non-GAAP earnings (loss) per share calculations, respectively

              LANNETT COMPANY, INC.

         NET SALES BY MEDICAL INDICATION


                                         Three months ended

     (in thousands)                        September 30,
                                           -------------

     Medical Indication                                         2017     2016
     ------------------                                         ----     ----

     Antibiotic                                               $3,349   $3,780

     Anti Psychosis                                           14,991   17,320

     Cardiovascular                                           11,306   12,694

     Central Nervous System                                    8,818   10,350

     Gallstone                                                 6,564   12,883

     Gastrointestinal                                         14,553   18,052

     Glaucoma                                                  2,668    5,783

     Migraine                                                 15,015    7,160

     Muscle Relaxant                                           3,791    3,532

     Pain Management                                           5,761    6,608

     Respiratory                                               1,647    2,213

     Thyroid Deficiency                                       47,214   39,838

     Urinary                                                   2,997    5,101

     Other                                                    12,696   11,182

     Contract Manufacturing revenue                            3,591    5,063
                                                               -----    -----

        Net Sales                                           $154,961 $161,559
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