Profit for the year (DKKm) 650 600 550 500 450 400 350 300 250 200 150 100 50 0 1995 1996 Profit for the year Net profit ratio (%) 1997 1998 1999 0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% Turnover (DKKm) 4.500 4.000 3.500 3.000 2.500 2.000 1.500 1.000 500 0 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 1.000 900 800 700 600 500 400 300 200 100 0 Cipramil®/Seropram®/Celexa® Other turnover Rate of turnover In July 1999, Lundbeck entered into a licence agreement with the Greek company P. N. Gerolymatos S.A. concerning two substances for the treatment of Alzheimers disease and, possibly, other neurodegenerative diseases. In July 1999, Lundbeck acquired the rights in Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Ireland and the UK to almotriptan a substance for the treatment of migraine from the Spanish company Almirall Prodesfarma S.A. The substance was approved for marketing purposes in Spain in December 1999. Lundbeck expects to start sales and marketing efforts at the end of 2000. Lundbeck was floated on the Copenhagen Stock Exchange on 18 June at a price of DKK 175 per share. The flotation resulted in revenues of DKK 500 million for the company. In June 1999, Lundbeck entered into an extensive research and cooperation agreement within the neurological field with the US company Cephalon, Inc. The agreement gives Lundbeck the European rights to a new and unique substance, CEP 1347, with potential within the treatment of Parkinsons disease. In July 1999, CEP 1347 went on to clinical phase I. At the beginning of June 1999, Lundbeck entered into a research and development agreement with the Canadian company Neurochem Inc. within the neurological field. As a result of this agreement, Lundbeck acquired the global rights to a substance (NC 531) in the pre-clinical phase for the treatment of Alzheimers disease. At the end of May 1999, Lundbeck entered into an extensive co-marketing agreement with Nycomed Danmark A/S on the sale and marketing of Cipramil® in the Danish market. According to the agreement, Nycomed undertakes to bring a full sales force into action on the Danish market, which will considerably strengthen the initiatives taken in relation to both psychiatrists and general practitioners. In May 1999, Lundbeck entered into an agreement with the German company Byk Gulden Lomberg Chemische Fabrik GmbH on an inlicensing of the European rights to budipine, a product for the treatment of Parkinsons disease. Later in the year, Byk Gulden informed Lundbeck that the European approval of the product would be delayed beyond year 2000, as part of the material on which the application for registration is based must be updated. Against this background, Lundbeck decided not to market budipine outside Germany. Profit for the year Lundbeck achieved its best-ever financial performance in 1999. Turnover came to DKK 4,189 million, an increase of 30% on 1998, while profit before tax went up by 108% to DKK 926 million. This growth in turnover was due partly to gains in market share in the European markets, where Lundbeck intensified its marketing effort considerably in 1999, and partly to the successful marketing of Cipramil®, under the name of Celexa®, in both the US and the Canadian markets in 1999. Turnover and earnings Lundbecks turnover rose by nearly one billion Danish kroner to DKK 4.2 billion in 1999, an increase of 30% on 1998. The rapid expansion of the company, which has been 26% on average in the past five-year period, thereby continued. Lundbecks total costs, exclusive of financial items and tax, were DKK 3.3 billion in 1999, an increase of 17% on 1998. Operating profit more than doubled from DKK 384 million in 1998 to DKK 862 million in 1999. At the same time, research and development costs went up 33% to DKK 824 million, representing approx. 20% of turnover. This increase is consistent with Lundbecks objective of allocating more resources to research and development activities. 7 Report
Annual Report 1999
1999 was both an eventful and a successful year for H. Lundbeck A/S. The years biggest event was the
Supervisory Board Arne V. Jensen (Chairman) Flemming Lindeløv Lars Bruhn (Vice-Chairman) Henrik He
Board of Management Erik Sprunk-Jansen President & CEO Flemming Juul Jensen Executive Vice Pres
Contents The basis of our activities Group financial highlights 1995-1999 Report 1999 An Essay on T
Acalypha wilkesiana (East Indies). Copperleaf is a foliage plant that is related to the common Poins
The basis of our activities The basis of our activities is the brain and its functions and the dis
Report 1999 Significant events in the financial year The substantial growth in recent years resultin
Profit for the year (DKKm) 650 600 550 500 450 400 350 300 250 200 150 100 50 0 1995 1996 Profit for
Profit before tax was DKK 926 million, while profit after tax and minority shareholders was DKK 616
Research and development costs (DKKm) 900 800 700 600 500 400 300 200 100 0 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999
Today, manufacturers of generic products are allowed to market and sell generic Cipramil® in a numbe
Income from Celexa® (DKKm) 800 700 600 500 400 8% 300 200 100 0 1996 1997 1998 1999 6% 4% 2% 0 9% 18
Agaricus bisporus (Europe). The Portobello mushroom is an ordinary, brown garden mushroom that is gr
expressions, their peculiar qualities. Memory can think of a name. But for recollection the name is
Even in dreams, we seek meaning and coherence through the stories of the dream. There are dreams tha
Oreocereus doelzianus (The Andes). The hairs protect the cactus against the cold and the strong morn
It seems to me that more than memory and recollection it is the ethical impulse that makes the human
A multitude of nuances in language speak of fundamental moods that derive from the brain. Mood, humo
Fucus serratus. Serrated wrack. A form of brown alga. Common in Danish waters. 18
Readers who do not share Kierkegaards religious view of life can nevertheless not get away from Kier
Research and Development thus strengthened our total development portfolio in 1999, partly through p
Rebutia heliosa (Bolivia). A rather hardy, conical cactus that has adapted to great heights and a ha
progress with the aim of uncovering new molecular mechanisms involved in the development of depressi
Development portfolio Compound Almotriptan S-enantiomer Rasagiline TV 1203 Siramesine Gaboxadol Lu 3
Cipramil® prevents depression Lundbeck has carried out two studies of the prophylactic effect of Cip
The patients were then randomised in accordance with a code for double-blind treatment with eith
Citalopram benefits society Depression is a severe disease that results in a massive loss of working
Alocasia odora (tropical Asia). Green foliage plant. Grown for its appearance. and 60 years of age,
Fucus serratus. Serrated wrack. A form of brown alga. Common in Danish waters. Lundbeck on the worl
Despite the growing use of antidepressants, the market will be affected in the years ahead by the ex
In the 1960s, treatment of anxiety was revolutionised with the introduction of benzodiazepines, whic
prove diagnosis of the disease. It is estimated that, within any given year, around 25% of patients
Hibiscus (tropical plant). Better known in Denmark as the Hawaii flower. The beautiful stamens can b
Lundbecks products Antidepressants Cipramil®/Seropram®/Cipram®/Celexa®/Sepram® (citalopram) Indicati
Brassica oleracea. Better known as red cabbage. An edible cultivated plant that has been known since
Growth in a good environment Lundbeck regards it as vital that fast growth and continuous improvemen
Accounts
Accounts Accounts
Summary for the Group 1993-1999 Profit and loss account (DKKm) Net turnover Profit before research
Ratios Net profit ratio (%) Return on assets (%) Return on equity (%) R&D costs as a percentage
Comments on the accounts Accounting policies The Accounts have been prepared in accordance with Int
In addition, Lundbeck expected a profit before tax above DKK 900 million, which is consistent with t
Comments on the accounts Costs Lundbecks total costs, exclusive of financial items and tax, were DK
DKK 7 million in 1999, against a net loss of DKK 2 million in 1998. Net currency income included in
Comments on the accounts Cash flow Lundbecks cash flow from operating activities amounted to DKK 83
The Supervisory Board proposes distribution of a dividend of DKK 2.25 per share, or DKK 130 million.
Comments on the accounts Incentive plans Three new incentive plans were introduced at Lundbeck in c
The company has authorisation to grant 500,000 options. On 17 June 1999, the company purchased 500,0
Comments on the accounts Managing financial risks Lundbecks growing internationalisation through th
Foreign currency risk Foreign currency exposure is a result of Lundbecks international activities. U
Accounting policies General The annual accounts and the consolidated accounts have been prepared in
Tax The parent company is jointly taxed with the two Danish and some of the foreign subsidiaries. Th
Accounting policies Public loans and grants State development loans with a forgivable clause are re
The net revaluation of shareholdings in subsidiaries is taken to the reserve for net revaluation acc
Accounting policies Cash flow statement The consolidated cash flow statement is presented according
Profit and loss account for the year ended 31 December 1999 Parent Company 1998 DKKm 2,095.5 702.5
Balance sheet at 31 December 1999 Assets Parent Company 1998 DKKm 15.7 25.7 41.4 503.8 168.6 113.7
Balance sheet at 31 December 1999 Liabilities Parent Company 1998 DKKm 110.0 205.9 1,457.3 45.0 1,8
Cash flow statement for the year ended 31 December 1999 Group 1999 DKKm 862.3 153.0 - 4.0 1,011.3 9
Signatures Copenhagen, 29 Februrary 2000 The Supervisory Board and the Board of Management have tod
Notes 1. Net turnover Parent company 1998 DKKm 281.4 1,490.9 253.1 70.1 2,095.5 1999 DKKm 308.8 1,7
2. Staff costs - continued Incentive plans: In 1999, the company introduced a share option plan for
Notes 3. Writedowns and provisions for Serdolect® Parent company 1998 DKKm 1999 DKKm The years writ
5. Audit fees Parent company 1998 DKKm 1999 DKKm Deloitte & Touche: Auditing services Non-auditi
Notes 6. Financial items, net Parent company 1998 DKKm 49.3 5.1 43.7 12.8 110.9 18.9 8.4 23.9 4.8 2
7. Tax on the profit for the year Parent company 1998 DKKm 131.6 - 2.2 1999 DKKm 154.0 1.4 Current t
Notes 8. Intangible and tangible fixed assets Group Product rights DKKm Purchase price at 1.1.1999
Land and buildings DKKm 687.8 1.8 - 0.8 194.7 5.3 878.2 171.9 0.2 43.5 4.2 211.4 666.8 Plant and ma
Notes 9. Shares in subsidiaries Total DKKm Book value at 1.1.1999 Adjustment due to changed account
9. Shares in subsidiaries - continued Currency Nominal capital `000 200 1,000 200 400 5 60 500 5,000
Notes 10. Other shareholdings and other receivables Parent company Other shareholdings DKKm 9.6 94.
13. Capital and reserves Group Share capital DKKm Capital and reserves at 1.1.1998 Adjustment due to
Notes 13. Capital and reserves - continued Parent company Share capital Share premium Reserve for n
14. Provisions for pensions and similar commitments Group The majority of the employees of the Group
Notes 15. Provisions for deferred tax Group Temporary differences between calculations for accounti
15. Provisions for deferred tax - continued Parent company Temporary differences between statements
Notes 16. Other provisions Group Share options for Group management and key employees DKKm Provisio
17. Long term debt Parent company 1998 DKKm 20.1 1999 DKKm 15.9 Mortgage debt due after five years 1
Notes 19. Contractual obligations Rental and leasing obligations Lundbeck has commitments amounting
20. Contingent liabilities Letters of intent The parent company has issued letters of intent to subs
Notes 21. Financial derivatives Currency risk Net forward exchange contracts outstanding at 31 Dece
21. Financial derivatives - continued Interest rate risk The interest rate risk has been calculated
Notes 22. Related party transactions Lundbeck defines related parties as: - The companys principal
24. Earnings per share (EPS) Earnings per share (EPS) is calculated as: (profit after tax and minori
Shareholder Information Market value 1999 The allotment of shares in connection with the flotation
Salvinia natans (tropical/subtropical plant) and Lemna (worldwide). Floating water ferns and duckwee
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