Elanco Animal Health Stock Price, News & Analysis

Elanco Animal Health announced a successful tender offer for its 4.272% Senior Notes due 2023, with about $406.4 million (54.19% of total principal) tendered by the April 11, 2022 deadline. The company increased the tender cap from $250 million to $406.4 million. Validly tendered notes will receive a total consideration of $1,035 per $1,000 principal amount. The offer expires on April 25, 2022, and all conditions remain unchanged except for the tender cap increase.

Elanco Animal Health and Ginkgo Bioworks have launched BiomEdit, a new company focused on microbiome innovations for animal health. BiomEdit aims to develop probiotics and other solutions addressing urgent needs in livestock health, including antibiotic resistance. With an initial funding of $40 million, BiomEdit will operate independently, utilizing Elanco’s microbiome R&D expertise and intellectual property. This strategic separation allows Elanco to concentrate more effectively on its late-stage pet health pipeline while facilitating the growth of BiomEdit in the animal health sector.

Elanco Animal Health Incorporated (NYSE: ELAN) has initiated a cash tender offer for up to $250 million in aggregate principal amount of its 4.272% Senior Notes due 2023. The offer, detailed in the Offer to Purchase dated March 29, 2022, will expire at midnight New York City time on April 25, 2022. Holders who tender their notes by April 11, 2022, will be eligible for a total consideration of $1,035 per $1,000 principal amount. The offer is subject to certain conditions.

Elanco Animal Health (NYSE: ELAN) is expanding its shared value initiative in Sub-Saharan Africa, focused on improving livestock health and sustainability for small-scale farmers. The new project, MAHABA, aims to tackle tick infestations affecting up to 98% of cattle in Uganda and 80% in Nigeria. This initiative follows the East Africa Growth Accelerator and involves partnerships with GALVmed and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Elanco's commitment aligns with its 2030 sustainability goals, enhancing food security for local communities.

Elanco Animal Health reported a full-year 2021 revenue of $4,765 million, marking a 46% increase, largely due to Bayer Animal Health product integration. Despite a 2% decline in Q4 revenue to $1,113 million, adjusted EPS rose 75% to $0.21. Guidance for 2022 anticipates revenue between $4,745 million and $4,800 million, with adjusted EPS projected at $1.18 to $1.24. Significant innovation is expected, with $120 to $160 million in innovation revenue and 7 anticipated product approvals. Cost-cutting measures, including a reduction of 380 positions, aim to improve efficiency.

Elanco Animal Health (NYSE: ELAN) has appointed Rajeev (Bobby) Modi as executive vice president of U.S. Pet Health and Global Digital Transformation, effective March 14. Modi has two decades of experience in marketing and sales, previously serving at Conagra Brands and J.M. Smucker, where he led pet portfolio transformation. His role will focus on overseeing veterinary sales, retail, e-commerce, and preparing for upcoming product launches in the pet health pipeline. CEO Jeff Simmons highlighted Modi's expertise and vision for growing Elanco's pet health business.

Elanco Animal Health (NYSE: ELAN) is set to participate in the Cowen 42nd Annual Health Care Conference on March 7, 2022. CEO Jeff Simmons will engage in a virtual fireside chat at 2:50 p.m. ET. Attendees can access a live audio webcast via the "Events and Presentations" section on Elanco's investor website. A replay will be available for 30 days.

TriRx Pharmaceutical Services has completed the acquisition of Elanco Animal Health's manufacturing facility in Speke, UK, finalizing a two-facility sale that includes a site in Shawnee, Kansas. This strategic acquisition enhances TriRx's manufacturing capabilities for both animal and human health products, adding approximately 350 employees and advanced API and biological capacities. TriRx will support Elanco's long-term supply agreement, ensuring reliable product delivery. The acquisition marks a significant step in TriRx's growth strategy as it expands its global presence in the contract development and manufacturing sector.