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Allergan Reports Third Quarter Operating Results; Pharmaceutical Sales Increased 15 Percent for the Third Quarter; Board of Directors Declares Third Quarter Dividend

IRVINE, Calif., Nov 1, 2004 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Allergan, Inc. (NYSE:AGN) today announced operating results for the third quarter ended September 24, 2004. Allergan also announced that its Board of Directors has declared a third quarter dividend of $0.09 per share, payable on December 9, 2004, to stockholders of record on November 10, 2004.

    Operating Results

    For the quarter ended September 24, 2004:

    --  Allergan's net sales were $510.8 million, including $26.0
        million of non-pharmaceutical product sales, primarily
        consisting of contract manufacturing sales to Advanced Medical
        Optics, Inc. (AMO), a former subsidiary that was spun-off from
        Allergan on June 29, 2002.

    --  Pharmaceutical sales were up 14.9 percent, or 13.0 percent at
        constant currency, compared to pharmaceutical sales in the
        third quarter of 2003.

    --  Allergan reported $0.70 diluted earnings per share, including
        the recognition of a technology transfer fee received from
        Elan Corporation for the sale of Elan's worldwide rights to
        Mybloc(TM) / Neurobloc(TM) injectable solution to Solstice
        Neurosciences, Inc. and the effect of an unrealized loss on
        the mark-to-market adjustment to foreign currency derivative
        instruments, totaling $4.9 million pre-tax, compared to the
        $0.57 diluted earnings per share reported for the third
        quarter of 2003.

    --  Allergan's adjusted diluted earnings per share were $0.67,
        representing a 17.5 percent increase compared to the adjusted
        diluted earnings per share of $0.57 reported for the third
        quarter of 2003. Adjusted diluted earnings per share for the
        third quarter of 2004 exclude the effects of the Elan
        technology transfer fee and the unrealized loss. A
        reconciliation of the adjustments made from reported earnings
        per share to adjusted earnings per share is contained in the
        financial tables of this document.

"We are extremely pleased with the Company's results and performance in the third quarter. We continue to drive forward our key clinical programs, which are the fuel for our innovation and long-term sales growth," said David E.I. Pyott, Allergan's Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer.

    Product and Pipeline Update

    During the third quarter of 2004:

    --  Allergan filed an Investigational New Drug Application (IND)
        with the United States Food & Drug Administration (FDA) for
        its proton pump inhibitor pro drug for the treatment of
        gastrointestinal disease.

    --  Allergan filed an IND application with the FDA for an alpha
        adrenergic agonist for the treatment of neuropathic pain.

    --  On July 12, 2004, the FDA Joint Dermatologic & Ophthalmic
        Drugs and Drug Safety & Risk Management Advisory Committee
        recommended against the approval of oral tazarotene for the
        treatment of moderate to very severe psoriasis.

    --  On July 20, 2004, Allergan announced that the FDA approved
        Botox(R) (botulinum toxin type A) for the treatment of severe
        primary axillary hyperhidrosis (severe underarm sweating) that
        is inadequately managed with topical agents.

    --  On August 2, 2004, Allergan announced that the FDA issued an
        approvable letter for its Lumigan(R) timolol combination
        product for glaucoma (bimatoprost 0.03 percent/timolol 0.05
        percent ophthalmic solution).

    --  On August 24, 2004, Allergan announced that it filed a patent
        infringement lawsuit against Alcon Laboratories, Inc., Alcon
        Research, Ltd. and Alcon, Inc. (NYSE:ACL) (collectively
        "Alcon") in response to Alcon's filing of a New Drug
        Application with the FDA under section 505(b)(2) of the
        Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act. Alcon seeks to market a
        generic brimonidine tartrate ophthalmic solution 0.15% in the
        United States.

    Following the end of the third quarter of 2004:

    --  On September 27, 2004, Allergan announced that the FDA issued
        a non-approvable letter for oral tazarotene for the treatment
        of moderate to very severe psoriasis. Allergan will continue
        to work with the FDA towards its goal of bringing oral
        tazarotene to patients suffering from moderate to very severe
        psoriasis.

    --  On October 8, 2004, Allergan and Peplin Ltd. agreed to
        discontinue their collaboration for the development and
        commercialization of skin cancer products in North America and
        South America based on Peplin's proprietary and novel
        anti-cancer compound PEP005.

    --  On October 8, 2004, Allergan announced that the jury in the
        Irena Medavoy vs. Arnold Klein, M.D., and Allergan, Inc.
        lawsuit found that Allergan's product Botox(R) (botulinum
        toxin type A) was not responsible for the conditions Irena
        Medavoy alleged she suffered following her treatment with
        Botox(R) for migraine. The court also dismissed all claims
        against both Allergan and Dr. Klein pertaining to the
        California Business and Professions Code.

Effective July 9, 2004, Ronald M. Cresswell retired as a member of Allergan's Board of Directors for personal health reasons.

On July 28, 2004, Allergan announced the appointments of Prof. Trevor M. Jones to the Company's Board of Directors and Dr. Scott Whitcup to the position of Executive Vice President, Research & Development.

Effective October 27, 2004, Allergan's Board of Directors approved certain restructuring activities related to the planned termination of Allergan's manufacturing and supply agreement with Advanced Medical Optics, Inc. Allergan anticipates that the pre-tax restructuring charges, expected to total between $24 million and $28 million, will be recorded beginning in the fourth quarter of 2004 up through the fourth quarter of 2005.

    Outlook

    For the fourth quarter of 2004, Allergan estimates:

    --  Total pharmaceutical only sales between $495 million and $510
        million.

    --  Adjusted diluted earnings per share between $0.83 and $0.84.

    For the full year of 2004:

    --  Allergan is increasing the expected range of Alphagan(R)
        Franchise sales to between $245 million and $265 million.

    --  Total pharmaceutical sales guidance, contract sales guidance
        and all other product sales guidance provided in July 2004
        remains unchanged.

    --  Income statement ratio guidance provided in July 2004 remains
        unchanged.

    --  Allergan is narrowing its adjusted diluted earnings per share
        guidance to between $2.74 and $2.75. Adjusted diluted earnings
        per share guidance excludes any non-GAAP adjustments to
        diluted earnings per share. Non-GAAP adjustments include the
        restructuring activities discussed above.

    Forward-Looking Statements

In this press release, the statements regarding the outlook for Allergan's earnings per share and revenue forecasts, and the statements from Mr. Pyott, among other statements above, are forward-looking statements. Because forecasts are inherently estimates that cannot be made with precision, Allergan's performance at times differs materially from its estimates and targets, and Allergan often does not know what the actual results will be until after a quarter's end and year's end. Therefore, Allergan will not report or comment on its progress during a current quarter. Any statement made by others with respect to progress during a current quarter cannot be attributed to Allergan.

Any other statements in this press release that refer to Allergan's expected, estimated or anticipated future results are forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements in this press release reflect Allergan's current analysis of existing trends and information and represent Allergan's judgment only as of the date of this press release. Actual results may differ materially from current expectations based on a number of factors affecting Allergan's businesses, including, among other things, changing competitive, market and regulatory conditions; the timing and uncertainty of the results of both the research and development and regulatory processes; domestic and foreign health care and cost containment reforms; technological advances and patents obtained by competitors; the performance, including the approval, introduction, and consumer and physician acceptance, of new products and the continuing acceptance of currently marketed products; the effectiveness of advertising and other promotional campaigns; the timely and successful implementation of strategic initiatives; the results of any pending litigations, investigations or claims; the uncertainty associated with the identification of and successful consummation and execution of external corporate development initiatives and strategic partnering transactions; and Allergan's ability to obtain and successfully maintain a sufficient supply of products to meet market demand in a timely manner. In addition, matters generally affecting the economy, such as changes in interest and currency exchange rates; international relations; and the state of the economy worldwide, can materially affect Allergan's results. Therefore, the reader is cautioned not to rely on these forward-looking statements. Allergan expressly disclaims any intent or obligation to update these forward-looking statements.

Additional information concerning these and other risk factors can be found in press releases issued by Allergan, as well as Allergan's public periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the discussion under the heading "Certain Factors and Trends Affecting Allergan and its Businesses" in Allergan's 2003 Form 10-K and the Company's Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 25, 2004. Copies of Allergan's press releases and additional information about Allergan is available on the World Wide Web at www.allergan.com or you can contact the Allergan Investor Relations Department by calling 714-246-4636.

About Allergan, Inc.

Allergan, Inc., with headquarters in Irvine, California, is a technology-driven, global health care company providing specialty pharmaceutical products worldwide. Allergan develops and commercializes products in the eye care, neuromodulator, skin care and other specialty markets that deliver value to its customers, satisfy unmet medical needs, and improve patients' lives.

                            ALLERGAN, INC.
           Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings and
                Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Adjustments
                              (Unaudited)

                                               Three months ended
                                          ----------------------------
in millions, except per share amounts          September 24, 2004
----------------------------------------- ----------------------------
                                                   Non-GAAP
                                           GAAP   Adjustments Adjusted
                                          ------- ----------- --------
Product sales
Net sales                                 $510.8         $--   $510.8
Cost of sales                               99.1          --     99.1
                                          ------- ----------- --------
       Product gross margin                411.7          --    411.7

Research services
Research service revenues                     --          --       --
Cost of research services                     --          --       --
                                          ------- ----------- --------
       Research services margin               --          --       --

Selling, general and administrative        195.5          --    195.5
Research and development                    83.0          --     83.0
                                          ------- ----------- --------

Operating income                           133.2          --    133.2

Interest income                              2.6          --      2.6
Interest expense                            (6.8)         --     (6.8)
Unrealized gain (loss) on derivative
 instruments, net                           (0.1)      0.1(a)      --
Gain on investments, net                      --          --       --
Other, net                                   3.6     (5.0)(b)    (1.4)
                                          ------- ----------- --------
                                            (0.7)       (4.9)    (5.6)
                                          ------- ----------- --------

Earnings before income taxes and
 minority interest                         132.5        (4.9)   127.6

Provision (benefit) for income taxes        40.3     (1.9)(c)    38.4
Minority interest                            0.2          --      0.2
                                          ------- ----------- --------

Net earnings                               $92.0       $(3.0)   $89.0
                                          ======= =========== ========

Net earnings per share:
    Basic                                  $0.70                $0.68
                                          =======             ========
    Diluted                                $0.70                $0.67
                                          =======             ========

Weighted average number of common shares
 outstanding:
    Basic                                  131.5                131.5
    Diluted                                132.2                132.2

Selected ratios as a percentage of net
 sales
--------------------------------------
Gross profit                               80.6%                80.6%
Selling, general and administrative        38.3%                38.3%
Research and development                   16.2%                16.2%


                                               Three months ended
                                          ----------------------------
in millions, except per share amounts          September 26, 2003
----------------------------------------- ----------------------------
                                                   Non-GAAP
                                           GAAP   Adjustments Adjusted
                                          ------- ----------- --------
Product sales
Net sales                                 $443.3         $--   $443.3
Cost of sales                               82.8          --     82.8
                                          ------- ----------- --------
       Product gross margin                360.5          --    360.5

Research services
Research service revenues                     --          --       --
Cost of research services                     --          --       --
                                          ------- ----------- --------
       Research services margin               --          --       --

Selling, general and administrative        171.1          --    171.1
Research and development                    81.0          --     81.0
                                          ------- ----------- --------

Operating income                           108.4          --    108.4

Interest income                              2.6          --      2.6
Interest expense                            (3.9)         --     (3.9)
Unrealized gain (loss) on derivative
 instruments, net                            0.1     (0.1)(a)      --
Gain on investments, net                     0.2          --      0.2
Other, net                                  (1.0)         --     (1.0)
                                          ------- ----------- --------
                                            (2.0)       (0.1)    (2.1)
                                          ------- ----------- --------

Earnings before income taxes and
 minority interest                         106.4        (0.1)   106.3

Provision (benefit) for income taxes        29.8          --     29.8
Minority interest                            0.6          --      0.6
                                          ------- ----------- --------

Net earnings                               $76.0       $(0.1)   $75.9
                                          ======= =========== ========

Net earnings per share:
    Basic                                  $0.58                $0.58
                                          =======             ========
    Diluted                                $0.57                $0.57
                                          =======             ========

Weighted average number of common shares
 outstanding:
    Basic                                  130.5                130.5
    Diluted                                133.0                133.0

Selected ratios as a percentage of net
 sales
--------------------------------------
Gross profit                                81.3%                81.3%
Selling, general and administrative         38.6%                38.6%
Research and development                    18.3%                18.3%

(a) Unrealized gain/(loss) on the mark-to-market adjustment to
    derivative instruments.
(b) Technology transfer fee.
(c) Tax effect for non-GAAP adjustments.

"GAAP" refers to financial information presented in accordance with
generally accepted accounting principles in the United States.

This press release includes historical non-GAAP financial measures, as
defined in Regulation G promulgated by the Securities and Exchange
Commission, with respect to the three and nine months ended September
24, 2004 and September 26, 2003. Allergan believes that its
presentation of historical non-GAAP financial measures provides useful
supplementary information to investors. The presentation of historical
non-GAAP financial measures is not meant to be considered in isolation
from or as a substitute for results prepared in accordance with
accounting principles generally accepted in the United States.

In this press release, Allergan reported the non-GAAP financial
measure "adjusted earnings" and related "adjusted diluted earnings per
share." Allergan uses adjusted earnings to enhance the investor's
overall understanding of the financial performance and prospects for
the future of Allergan's core business activities. Specifically,
Allergan believes that a report of adjusted earnings provides
consistency in its financial reporting and facilitates the comparison
of results of core business operations between its current, past and
future periods. Adjusted earnings is one of the primary indicators
management uses for planning and forecasting in future periods.
Allergan also uses adjusted earnings for evaluating management
performance for compensation purposes.



                            ALLERGAN, INC.
           Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings and
                Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Adjustments
                              (Unaudited)

                                              Nine months ended
                                       -------------------------------
in millions, except per share amounts        September 24, 2004
-------------------------------------- -------------------------------
                                                  Non-GAAP
                                         GAAP    Adjustments Adjusted
                                       --------- ----------- ---------
Product sales
Net sales                              $1,489.4         $--  $1,489.4
Cost of sales                             282.9          --     282.9
                                       --------- ----------- ---------
       Product gross margin             1,206.5          --   1,206.5

Research services
Research service revenues                    --          --        --
Cost of research services                    --          --        --
                                       --------- ----------- ---------
       Research services margin              --          --        --

Selling, general and administrative       572.8       2.4(a)    575.2
Research and development                  257.6          --     257.6
                                       --------- ----------- ---------

Operating income                          376.1        (2.4)    373.7

Interest income                             6.8          --       6.8
Interest expense                          (14.2)         --     (14.2)
Unrealized gain (loss) on derivative
 instruments, net                           0.1     (0.1)(c)       --
Gain on investments, net                     --          --        --
Other, net                                  2.3     (5.0)(d)     (2.7)
                                       --------- ----------- ---------
                                           (5.0)       (5.1)    (10.1)
                                       --------- ----------- ---------

Earnings before income taxes and
 minority interest                        371.1        (7.5)    363.6

Provision (benefit) for income taxes      105.8       3.2(e)    109.0
Minority interest                           0.7          --       0.7
                                       --------- ----------- ---------

Net earnings                             $264.6      $(10.7)   $253.9
                                       ========= =========== =========

Net earnings per share:
    Basic                                 $2.02                 $1.93
                                       =========             =========
    Diluted                               $1.99                 $1.91
                                       =========             =========

Weighted average number of common
 shares outstanding:
    Basic                                 131.3                 131.3
    Diluted                               133.0                 133.0

Selected ratios as a percentage of net
 sales
--------------------------------------
Gross profit                               81.0%                 81.0%
Selling, general and administrative        38.5%                 38.6%
Research and development                   17.3%                 17.3%


                                              Nine months ended
                                       -------------------------------
in millions, except per share amounts        September 26, 2003
-------------------------------------- -------------------------------
                                                  Non-GAAP
                                         GAAP    Adjustments Adjusted
                                       --------- ----------- ---------
Product sales
Net sales                              $1,276.0         $--  $1,276.0
Cost of sales                             231.3          --     231.3
                                       --------- ----------- ---------
       Product gross margin             1,044.7          --   1,044.7

Research services
Research service revenues                  16.0          --      16.0
Cost of research services                  14.5          --      14.5
                                       --------- ----------- ---------
       Research services margin             1.5          --       1.5

Selling, general and administrative       526.2          --     526.2
Research and development                  492.6   (278.8)(b)    213.8
                                       --------- ----------- ---------

Operating income                           27.4       278.8     306.2

Interest income                            10.7          --      10.7
Interest expense                          (12.2)         --     (12.2)
Unrealized gain (loss) on derivative
 instruments, net                          (0.9)      0.9(c)       --
Gain on investments, net                     --          --        --
Other, net                                 (1.6)         --      (1.6)
                                       --------- ----------- ---------
                                           (4.0)        0.9      (3.1)
                                       --------- ----------- ---------

Earnings before income taxes and
 minority interest                         23.4       279.7     303.1

Provision (benefit) for income taxes      (16.2)    101.0(f)     84.8
Minority interest                           1.3          --       1.3
                                       --------- ----------- ---------

Net earnings                              $38.3      $178.7    $217.0
                                       ========= =========== =========

Net earnings per share:
    Basic                                 $0.29                 $1.67
                                       =========             =========
    Diluted                               $0.29                 $1.64
                                       =========             =========

Weighted average number of common
 shares outstanding:
    Basic                                 130.2                 130.2
    Diluted                               132.1                 132.5

Selected ratios as a percentage of net
 sales
--------------------------------------
Gross profit                               81.9%                 81.9%
Selling, general and administrative        41.2%                 41.2%
Research and development                   38.6%                 16.8%

(a) Patent infringement settlement.
(b) In-process research and development charge related to the
    acquisition of Bardeen Sciences Company, LLC.
(c) Unrealized gain/(loss) on the mark-to-market adjustment to
    derivative instruments.
(d) Technology transfer fee.
(e) Favorable recovery of previously paid state income taxes and tax
    effect for non-GAAP adjustments.
(f) Tax effect for non-GAAP adjustments.

"GAAP" refers to financial information presented in accordance with
generally accepted accounting principles in the United States.

See non-GAAP financial measures disclosure on previous table.



                            ALLERGAN, INC.
                 Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
                              (Unaudited)

in millions                                September 24, December 31,
                                               2004          2003
------------------------------------------ ------------- -------------

Assets

Cash and equivalents                             $778.9        $507.6
Trade receivables, net                            262.0         220.1
Inventories                                        84.8          76.3
Other current assets                              111.5         124.2
                                           ------------- -------------

Total current assets                            1,237.2         928.2

Property, plant and equipment, net                448.2         422.5
Other noncurrent assets                           413.8         404.2
                                           ------------- -------------

Total assets                                   $2,099.2      $1,754.9
                                           ============= =============

Liabilities and stockholders' equity

Notes payable                                     $21.6         $24.4
Accounts payable                                   97.3          87.2
Accrued expenses and income taxes                 306.8         271.8
                                           ------------- -------------

Total current liabilities                         425.7         383.4

Long-term debt                                    568.3         573.3
Other liabilities                                 107.7          79.6
Stockholders' equity                              997.5         718.6
                                           ------------- -------------

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity     $2,099.2      $1,754.9
                                           ============= =============

Days on Hand (DOH)                                   78            78

Days Sales Outstanding (DSO)                         47            42

Cash, net of debt                                $189.0        $(90.1)

Debt-to-capital percentage                         37.2%         45.4%



                            ALLERGAN, INC.
             Reconciliation of Diluted Earnings Per Share
                              (Unaudited)

in millions, except per share amounts         Three months ended
---------------------------------------- -----------------------------
                                         September 24,  September 26,
                                              2004           2003
                                         -------------- --------------

Net earnings, as reported                        $92.0          $76.0

Non-GAAP pre-tax adjustments:
   Technology transfer fee                        (5.0)            --
   In-process research and development              --             --
   Patent infringement settlement                   --             --
   Unrealized (gain) loss on derivative
    instruments                                    0.1           (0.1)
                                         -------------- --------------
                                                  87.1           75.9

Tax effect for above items                         1.9             --

State income tax recovery                           --             --
                                         -------------- --------------

Adjusted diluted earnings                         89.0           75.9

Interest expense from convertible
 subordinated notes, net of tax                     --            0.2
                                         -------------- --------------
                                                 $89.0          $76.1
                                         ============== ==============

Weighted average number of shares issued         131.5          130.5

Net shares assumed issued using the
 treasury stock method for options
 outstanding during each period based on
 average market price                              0.7            2.1

Dilutive effect of assumed conversion of
 convertible subordinated notes
 outstanding                                        --            0.4
                                         -------------- --------------

                                                 132.2          133.0
                                         ============== ==============


Diluted earnings per share, as reported          $0.70          $0.57

Non-GAAP earnings per share adjustments:
   Technology transfer fee                       (0.03)            --
   In-process research and development              --             --
   Patent infringement settlement                   --             --
   State income tax recovery                        --             --
   Unrealized (gain) loss on derivative
    instruments                                     --             --
                                         -------------- --------------

Adjusted diluted earnings per share              $0.67          $0.57
                                         ============== ==============

Year over year change                                17.5%
                                                     =====


in millions, except per share amounts          Nine months ended
---------------------------------------- -----------------------------
                                         September 24,  September 26,
                                              2004           2003
                                         -------------- --------------

Net earnings, as reported                       $264.6          $38.3

Non-GAAP pre-tax adjustments:
   Technology transfer fee                        (5.0)            --
   In-process research and development              --          278.8
   Patent infringement settlement                 (2.4)            --
   Unrealized (gain) loss on derivative
    instruments                                   (0.1)           0.9
                                         -------------- --------------
                                                 257.1          318.0

Tax effect for above items                         2.9         (101.0)

State income tax recovery                         (6.1)            --
                                         -------------- --------------

Adjusted diluted earnings                        253.9          217.0

Interest expense from convertible
 subordinated notes, net of tax                     --            0.6
                                         -------------- --------------
                                                $253.9         $217.6
                                         ============== ==============

Weighted average number of shares issued         131.3          130.2

Net shares assumed issued using the
 treasury stock method for options
 outstanding during each period based on
 average market price                              1.7            1.9

Dilutive effect of assumed conversion of
 convertible subordinated notes
 outstanding                                        --            0.4
                                         -------------- --------------

                                                 133.0          132.5
                                         ============== ==============


Diluted earnings per share, as reported          $1.99          $0.29

Non-GAAP earnings per share adjustments:
   Technology transfer fee                       (0.03)            --
   In-process research and development              --           1.34
   Patent infringement settlement                (0.01)            --
   State income tax recovery                     (0.04)            --
   Unrealized (gain) loss on derivative
    instruments                                     --           0.01
                                         -------------- --------------

Adjusted diluted earnings per share              $1.91          $1.64
                                         ============== ==============

Year over year change                                16.5%
                                                     =====



                            ALLERGAN, INC.
                   Supplemental Non-GAAP Information
                              (Unaudited)

                         Three months ended      $ change in net sales
                   September 24,  September 26,  ---------------------
                       2004           2003        Total  Perfor- Curr-
                                                          mance   ency
                   -------------  -------------  ------- ------- -----
in millions
-------------------
Eye Care
 Pharmaceuticals          $285.4         $252.8   $32.6   $27.5  $5.1
Botox/Neuromodulator       174.6          139.9    34.7    31.8   2.9
Skin Care                   24.8           29.2    (4.4)   (4.4)   --
                    ------------- -------------- ------- ------- -----
   Total                   484.8          421.9    62.9    54.9   8.0

Other (primarily
 contract sales)            26.0           21.4     4.6     4.6    --
                    ------------- -------------- ------- ------- -----

Net sales, as
 reported                 $510.8         $443.3   $67.5   $59.5  $8.0
                    ============= ============== ======= ======= =====

Alphagan P and
 Alphagan                  $73.0          $71.4    $1.6    $0.4  $1.2

Lumigan                     60.3           46.8    13.5    12.3   1.2

Other Glaucoma               4.6            5.5    (0.9)   (1.1)  0.2

Restasis                    24.1           10.7    13.4    13.5  (0.1)

Tazorac, Zorac and
 Avage                      18.8           22.3    (3.5)   (3.6)  0.1

Domestic                    69.2%          69.3%

International               30.8%          30.7%

                                          Percent change in net sales
                                         -----------------------------
                                         Total  Performance  Currency
                                         -----  ------------ ---------
Eye Care Pharmaceuticals                  12.9%        10.9%     2.0%
Botox/Neuromodulator                      24.8%        22.7%     2.1%
Skin Care                                (15.1)%      (15.1)%     --%
   Total                                  14.9%        13.0%     1.9%

Other (primarily contract sales)          21.5%        21.5%      --%

Net sales, as reported                    15.2%        13.4%     1.8%

Alphagan P and Alphagan                    2.2%         0.6%     1.6%

Lumigan                                   28.8%        26.3%     2.5%

Other Glaucoma                           (16.4)%      (20.0)%    3.6%

Restasis                                 125.2%       126.2%    (1.0)%

Tazorac, Zorac and Avage                 (15.7)%      (16.1)%    0.4%


                         Nine months ended      $ change in net sales
                   September 24,  September 26, ---------------------
                       2004           2003       Total  Perfor- Curr-
                                                         mance   ency
                   -------------- ------------- ------- ------- -----
in millions
-------------------
Eye Care
 Pharmaceuticals          $835.1        $727.1  $108.0   $87.7  $20.3
Botox/Neuromodulator       502.2         406.1    96.1    85.1   11.0
Skin Care                   73.9          79.8    (5.9)   (6.0)   0.1
                    ------------- ------------- ------- ------- -----
   Total                 1,411.2       1,213.0   198.2   166.8   31.4

Other (primarily
 contract sales)            78.2          63.0    15.2    15.0    0.2
                    ------------- ------------- ------- ------- -----

Net sales, as
 reported               $1,489.4      $1,276.0  $213.4  $181.8  $31.6
                    ============= ============= ======= ======= =====

Alphagan P and
 Alphagan                 $204.7        $213.6   $(8.9) $(13.3)  $4.4

Lumigan                    171.1         129.6    41.5    37.1    4.4

Other Glaucoma              14.8          16.7    (1.9)   (2.8)   0.9

Restasis                    65.5          22.5    43.0    43.0     --

Tazorac, Zorac and
 Avage                      53.9          58.9    (5.0)   (5.0)    --

Domestic                    69.4%         70.7%

International               30.6%         29.3%

                                          Percent change in net sales
                                         -----------------------------
                                         Total  Performance  Currency
                                         -----  -----------  ---------
Eye Care Pharmaceuticals                  14.9%        12.1%      2.8%
Botox/Neuromodulator                      23.7%        21.0%      2.7%
Skin Care                                 (7.4)%       (7.5)%     0.1%
   Total                                  16.3%        13.8%      2.5%

Other (primarily contract sales)          24.1%        23.8%      0.3%

Net sales, as reported                    16.7%        14.2%      2.5%

Alphagan P and Alphagan                   (4.2)%       (6.2)%     2.0%

Lumigan                                   32.0%        28.6%      3.4%

Other Glaucoma                           (11.4)%      (16.8)%     5.4%

Restasis                                 191.1%       191.1%       --%

Tazorac, Zorac and Avage                  (8.5)%       (8.5)%      --%

In this press release, Allergan reported sales performance using the non-GAAP financial measure of constant currency sales. Constant currency sales represent current period reported sales adjusted for the translation effect of changes in average foreign exchange rates between the current period and the corresponding period in the prior year. Allergan calculates the currency effect by comparing adjusted current period reported amounts, calculated using the monthly average foreign exchange rates for the corresponding period in the prior year, to the actual current period reported amounts. Management refers to growth rates at constant currency so that sales results can be viewed without the impact of changing foreign currency exchange rates, thereby facilitating period-to-period comparisons of Allergan's sales. Generally, when the dollar either strengthens or weakens against other currencies, the growth at constant currency rates will be higher or lower, respectively, than growth reported at actual exchange rates.

SOURCE: Allergan, Inc.

Allergan, Inc., Irvine
Jim Hindman (Investors), 714-246-4636
Joann Bradley (Investors), 714-246-4766
Ashwin Agarwal (Investors), 714-246-4582
Stephanie Fagan (Media), 714-246-5232

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