Elanco Animal Health Stock Price, News & Analysis

Elanco Animal Health (NYSE: ELAN) has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Kindred Biosciences (NASDAQ: KIN) for approximately $440 million, valuing KindredBio at $9.25 per share, a 52% premium. This acquisition aims to enhance Elanco's presence in the pet health market, particularly in dermatology, with three potential blockbuster products expected by 2025. Elanco anticipates that this deal will contribute an additional $100 million to its innovation revenue forecast of $500 million to $600 million by 2025. The acquisition is expected to close in Q3 2021, pending regulatory approvals.

TriRx Pharmaceutical Services announced an agreement to acquire two facilities from Elanco Animal Health, located in Shawnee, Kansas and Speke, United Kingdom. This acquisition includes physical assets and approximately 600 employees. The deal is set to enhance TriRx's manufacturing capacity and efficiency. A long-term supply agreement will maintain the production of existing Elanco products at these sites. The Shawnee facility is expected to close in the second half of 2021, while the Speke facility is anticipated to finalize by early 2022.

Elanco Animal Health (NYSE: ELAN) is optimizing its manufacturing footprint post-acquisition of Bayer Animal Health by selling its Shawnee, Kansas and Speke, UK sites to TriRx Pharmaceuticals. This includes a long-term supply agreement and the transfer of ~600 employees. The sale is expected to incur impairment charges of $245M to $305M in Q2 2021, impacting EPS guidance by $0.43 to $0.54. Elanco anticipates a reduction in annual capital expenditures by $25M to $30M while expecting gross margins to reach 60% by 2023. Additionally, operations in Brazil will be consolidated to enhance efficiency.

Elanco Animal Health has appointed Marcela A. Kirberger as the new general counsel and corporate secretary, effective June 22. Kirberger brings over 20 years of corporate legal experience, previously serving at Roche Diagnostics and other major firms. Her role will encompass all of Elanco’s legal functions. The company's CEO, Jeff Simmons, highlighted her extensive background in regulated and pharma sectors as a valuable asset. Kirberger is also an advocate for Indiana's life sciences industry and aims to make a positive impact on animal health.

Kindred Biosciences (NASDAQ: KIN) announced positive results from a pivotal study of KIND-030 for treating canine parvovirus. The trial showed a 100% survival rate in dogs treated with KIND-030 compared to 43% in the placebo group. This monoclonal antibody targets canine parvovirus, offering a single injection treatment that eliminates the need for costly hospitalization. The results indicate potential for both treatment and prevention of the disease, with submissions for regulatory approval expected soon. Parvovirus has a mortality rate up to 91% if untreated, making this a critical advancement.

Elanco Animal Health Incorporated (NYSE: ELAN) has announced its participation in two upcoming investor conferences in June. Jeff Simmons, the president and CEO, will hold a fireside chat at the Stifel 2021 Virtual Jaws & Paws Conference on June 3 at 2:30 p.m. ET, lasting approximately 25 minutes. He will also present at the Goldman Sachs 42nd Annual Global Healthcare Conference on June 10 at 9:40 a.m. ET for about 40 minutes. Both conferences will be virtual, with live webcasts accessible on Elanco's investor website.

Elanco Animal Health has launched ZoaShield™ in the U.S., a solution for poultry producers to manage coccidiosis effectively. This new product features a proven active ingredient, zoalene, which is vital for maintaining optimal bird health, especially in No Antibiotics Ever (NAE) flocks. Elanco emphasizes that ZoaShield offers producers flexibility to suit various operational needs and seasons. Additionally, the company provides consultative support from experienced field experts, enhancing operational efficiency for poultry producers.

Elanco Animal Health reported strong Q1 2021 results, achieving revenue of $1,242 million, a significant rise from previous guidance of $1,150 - $1,170 million. The addition of Bayer Animal Health contributed $559 million to revenue. Adjusted EPS was $0.37, exceeding expectations. Pet Health revenue surged 213%, while global Seresto sales declined by 9%. Operating expenses were lower than anticipated, enabling Elanco to raise its 2021 guidance for revenue and adjusted EBITDA. The company expects eight product launches to drive future revenue growth.