Summary
Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (BMY) reported strong performance in its 2011 10-K filing, highlighting continued strategic transformation into a biopharmaceutical company focused on innovative medicines. The company successfully launched several new products, including Yervoy, a subcutaneous formulation of Orencia, Nulojix, and Eliquis in the EU. Significant R&D investment of $3.8 billion was made to fuel its pipeline, with a focus on areas like oncology, immunology, and virology. The company is strategically positioning itself for future growth, particularly as it anticipates the loss of U.S. market exclusivity for its top-selling product, Plavix, in May 2012, and Avapro/Avalide in March 2012. Despite the upcoming patent expirations, BMS is focused on its pipeline and a cost-efficient operational model to sustain its business and drive future growth.
Financial Highlights
58 data points| Revenue | $21.24B |
| Cost of Revenue | $5.60B |
| Gross Profit | $15.65B |
| R&D Expenses | $3.84B |
| SG&A Expenses | $4.20B |
| Operating Expenses | $14.26B |
| Operating Income | $3.71B |
| Interest Expense | $145.00M |
| Net Income | $3.71B |
| EPS (Basic) | $2.18 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $2.16 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 1.70B |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 1.72B |
Key Highlights
- 1BMY reported net sales of $21.24 billion for 2011, a 9% increase from 2010, driven by strong performance in key products and new launches.
- 2The company invested $3.8 billion in Research and Development (R&D) in 2011, reflecting its commitment to innovation and pipeline development.
- 3BMY successfully launched Yervoy (ipilimumab) in the US and EU for melanoma, and also launched new formulations/products like subcutaneous Orencia, Nulojix, and Eliquis (EU).
- 4The company is proactively addressing the upcoming loss of U.S. market exclusivity for Plavix (May 2012) and Avapro/Avalide (March 2012), which are significant revenue drivers.
- 5BMY continued its 'string-of-pearls' acquisition and licensing strategy, with key acquisitions including Amira Pharmaceuticals and Inhibitex Inc.
- 6Despite increased spending on marketing and R&D, the company managed its cost structure, with cost of goods sold as a percentage of net sales decreasing slightly year-over-year.
- 7Financial position remained strong, with total cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities at $11.64 billion as of December 31, 2011.