Increase of license revenues was driven by milestone payments as a result of the start of two Phase II clinical studies of our Rabies program.
Product sales for the second quarter amounted to €48.4 million and represent sales of paediatric vaccines (56%), travel vaccines (29%) and other products (15%).

License revenues were €5.5 million in the second quarter, an increase of €4.0 million compared to the same quarter of 2007. License revenues consist of initial payments from new contracts as well as milestones and other payments on existing contracts.
Service fees for the quarter were €2.3 million, compared to €3.2 million last year. Service fees represent revenue for product development activities performed under contracts with partners and licensees.
Total other operating income was €3.4 million for the quarter, compared to €2.4 million in the second quarter of 2007.
Cost of Goods Sold
Cost of goods sold for the second quarter of 2008 amounted to €35.8 million, €34.0 million of which represents product costs and the remainder of €1.7 million the cost of service and license activities.
Gross operating margins of 36% compared to 39% in the second quarter of 2007 due to a variation in the product mix in this quarter. Gross margins in the second half of 2008 are expected to be positively influenced by the seasonality of our flu product (Inflexal® V) in particular.
Expenses
Total expenses consist of research and development (R&D) expenses, marketing and sales (M&S) and general and administrative (G&A) expenses. Total expenses for the period were €33.5 million for the second quarter, representing a €1.7 million decrease over the same period in 2007.
R&D expenses for the second quarter amounted to €17.6 million, which represents a €0.8 million increase versus the second quarter of 2007. The increase can be attributed to the timing of specific R&D expenses during the year. Overall R&D spending for the full year is expected to be around €70 million.
M&S expenses for the quarter were €8.1 million, which represents a €1.3 million decrease versus the second quarter of 2007. This decrease was due to higher one-off expenses in the same quarter last year.
G&A expenses for the second quarter of 2008 were €7.8 million and represent a decrease of €1.2 million over the same quarter in 2007, which include costs related to the ‘Healthy Ambition’ program.
Net financial income in the second quarter of €2.3 million was the result of foreign exchange gains mainly caused by the strengthening of the Swiss Franc against the Euro.
Net Loss
The Company reported a net loss of €7.9 million for the second quarter of 2008 compared to €18.2 million in the same period of 2007. This amounted to €0.12 net loss per share, compared to a net loss per share of €0.28 in the second quarter of 2007.
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Balance Sheet
Tangible fixed assets amounted to €148.5 million on June 30, 2008. Intangible assets represent assets acquired in acquisitions and amounted to €84.0 million. This figure represents acquired in-process research and development; developed technology; patents and trademarks; and value of customer and supplier relationships.
Investments in associates and joint ventures amount to €8.7 million and mainly represent investments in AdImmune and PERCIVIA. The Company's investment in Galapagos NV is classified under available-for-sale investments.
Total equity on June 30, 2008 amounted to €413.3 million. A total of 65.7 million ordinary shares were issued and outstanding on June 30, 2008.
Cash Flow and Cash Position
Cash and cash equivalents decreased by €15.0 million in the second quarter to €106.9 million.
Reduction of cash flow in the second quarter was due to the seasonality of our business, in which we build inventory in the first half of the year to sell our products in the second half of the year.
Net cash used in operating activities in the second quarter of 2008 was €18.0 million. Overall investments in net working capital increased mainly due inventory build-up in preparation for the flu season as well as accounts receivable.
In the second quarter net cash from investing activities amounted to €1.3 million. In the quarter net cash from financing activities amounted to €2.5 million.
Outlook 2008:
Crucell expects combined full year 2008 total revenue and total other operating income to grow by 20% in constant currencies3. The Company expects higher margins compared to 2007 and positive cash flow.
Phasing in 2008:
We expect revenues and operating income to be phased throughout 2008 like in 2007. As expected, cash flow and working capital deteriorated significantly in the first half of 2008 due to the seasonality of our business in which we build inventory in the first half of the year to sell our products in the second half. We expect the negative cash flow in the first nine months to reverse in the final quarter of 2008, to end the year with a positive cash flow.
3 Constant currencies = Weighted average EUR/USD rate of 1.38 in 2007.
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Forward-looking statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve inherent risks and uncertainties. We have identified certain important factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in such forward-looking statements. For information relating to these factors please refer to our Form 20-F, as filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on May 7, 2008, and the section entitled “Risk Factors”. The Company prepares its financial statements under International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
Conference Call and Webcast
At 14:00 Central European Time (CET), Crucell’s management will conduct a conference call, which will also be webcast. To participate in the conference call, please call one of the following telephone numbers 10 minutes prior to the event:
+44 203 023 4471 for the UK;
+1 646 843 4608 for the US; and
+3120 794 8426 for the Netherlands
Following a presentation of the results, the lines will be opened for a question and answer session.
The live audio webcast can be accessed via the homepage of Crucell's website at www.crucell.com and will be archived and available for replay following the event.
About Crucell
Crucell N.V. (Euronext, NASDAQ: CRXL; Swiss Exchange: CRX) is a global biopharma company focused on research, development, production and marketing of vaccines, proteins and antibodies that prevent and treat primarily infectious diseases. Its vaccines are sold in public and private markets worldwide. Crucell's core portfolio includes a vaccine against hepatitis B, a fully-liquid vaccine against five important childhood diseases and a virosome-adjuvanted vaccine against influenza. Crucell also markets travel vaccines, such as the only oral anti-typhoid vaccine, an oral cholera vaccine and the only aluminum-free hepatitis A vaccine on the market. The Company has a broad development pipeline, with several product candidates based on its unique PER.C6® production technology. The Company licenses its PER.C6® technology and other technologies to the biopharmaceutical industry. Important partners and licensees include DSM Biologics, sanofi-aventis, Novartis, Wyeth and Merck & Co. Crucell is headquartered in Leiden, the Netherlands, with subsidiaries in Switzerland, Spain, Italy, Sweden, Korea and the US. The Company employs over a 1000 people. For more information, please visit www.crucell.com.
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Financial Calendar: |
11 November 2008 | Q3 Results 2008 |
17 February 2009 | Q4 Results 2008 |
For further information please contact:
Crucell N.V.
Oya Yavuz
Director Corporate Communications & Investor Relations
Tel. +31-(0)71-519 7064
ir@crucell.com
www.crucell.com
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS | | | | �� | | | | |
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| 6 months ended | | Second Quarter | |
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Product sales | 83,910 | | 58,876 | | 48,367 | | 32,234 | |
License revenues | 10,755 | | 4,266 | | 5,534 | | 1,530 | |
Service fees | 4,302 | | 5,330 | | 2,287 | | 3,216 | |
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Total revenue | 98,967 | | 68,472 | | 56,188 | | 36,980 | |
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Cost of product sales | -58,760 | | -43,187 | | -34,014 | | -20,901 | |
Cost of service fees | -2,603 | | -3,532 | | -1,738 | | -1,696 | |
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Total cost of goods sold | -61,363 | | -46,719 | | -35,752 | | -22,597 | |
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Gross margin | 37,604 | | 21,753 | | 20,436 | | 14,383 | |
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Government grants | 2,103 | | 4,605 | | 175 | | 2,098 | |
Other income | 6,458 | | 1,517 | | 3,245 | | 298 | |
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Total other operating income | 8,561 | | 6,122 | | 3,420 | | 2,396 | |
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Research and development | -33,455 | | -33,388 | | -17,626 | | -16,802 | |
Selling, general and administrative | -31,240 | | -32,789 | | -15,883 | | -18,441 | |
Reversal of impairment | 5,153 | | 0 | | 0 | | 0 | |
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Total other operating expenses | -59,542 | | -66,177 | | -33,509 | | -35,243 | |
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Operating loss | -13,377 | | -38,302 | | -9,653 | | -18,464 | |
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Financial income & expenses | -2,093 | | 2,013 | | 2,297 | | 1,262 | |
Results investments non-consolidated companies | -183 | | -527 | | -66 | | -51 | |
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Loss before tax | -15,653 | | -36,816 | | -7,422 | | -17,253 | |
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Income tax | -1,239 | | 134 | | -464 | | -924 | |
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Loss for the period | -16,892 | | -36,682 | | -7,886 | | -18,177 | |
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Attributable to: | | | | | | | | |
Equity holders of the parent | -16,892 | | -36,682 | | -7,886 | | -18,177 | |
Minority interest | 0 | | 0 | | 0 | | 0 | |
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| -16,892 | | -36,682 | | -7,886 | | -18,177 | |
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Net loss per share - basic and diluted | -0.26 | | -0.57 | | -0.12 | | -0.28 | |
Weighted average shares outstanding - basic and diluted | 65,478 | | 64,921 | | 65,569 | | 65,010 | |
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS | | | | | | |
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ASSETS | | | | | | |
Non-current assets | | | | | | |
Plant and equipment, net | 148,537 | | 152,088 | | 145,525 | |
Intangible assets | 83,967 | | 89,911 | | 94,045 | |
Goodwill | 44,155 | | 45,175 | | 44,377 | |
Investments in associates and joint ventures | 8,691 | | 8,890 | | 9,070 | |
Net pension asset | 2,556 | | 2,616 | | 2,479 | |
Available-for-sale investments | 6,227 | | 7,396 | | 10,009 | |
Other financial assets | 13,464 | | 16,408 | | 16,153 | |
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| 307,597 | | 322,484 | | 321,658 | |
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Current assets | | | | | | |
Cash and cash equivalents | 106,883 | | 121,863 | | 163,248 | |
Financial assets, short-term | 190 | | 0 | | 0 | |
Trade accounts receivables | 42,977 | | 38,830 | | 47,563 | |
Inventories | 88,387 | | 76,585 | | 67,233 | |
Other current assets | 24,512 | | 23,797 | | 25,218 | |
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| 262,949 | | 261,075 | | 303,262 | |
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TOTAL ASSETS | 570,546 | | 583,559 | | 624,920 | |
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LIABILITIES AND EQUITY | | | | | | |
Equity attributable to equity holders of the parent | | | | | | |
Share capital | 15,762 | | 15,701 | | 15,685 | |
Other reserves | 744,125 | | 742,320 | | 743,918 | |
Translation reserve | -35,854 | | -26,220 | | -28,542 | |
Accumulated deficit | -310,711 | | -302,825 | | -293,819 | |
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Total equity | 413,322 | | 428,976 | | 437,242 | |
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Non-current liabilities | | | | | | |
Long-term financial liabilities | 26,366 | | 26,833 | | 28,030 | |
Long-term provisions | 4,392 | | 4,605 | | 4,573 | |
Deferred tax liabilities | 27,852 | | 28,625 | | 28,210 | |
Other non-current liabilities | 10,094 | | 11,967 | | 12,123 | |
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| 68,704 | | 72,030 | | 72,936 | |
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Current liabilities | | | | | | |
Accounts payable | 41,667 | | 35,311 | | 50,970 | |
Short-term financial liabilities | 17,383 | | 18,108 | | 24,765 | |
Other current liabilities | 28,261 | | 28,083 | | 37,897 | |
Tax payable | 728 | | 349 | | 349 | |
Short-term provisions | 481 | | 702 | | 761 | |
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Total liabilities | 157,224 | | 154,583 | | 187,678 | |
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TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDER's EQUITY | 570,546 | | 583,559 | | 624,920 | |
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOW | | | | | | | | |
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Cash flows from/(used in) operating activities | | | | | | | | |
Loss for the period | -16,892 | | -36,682 | | -7,886 | | -18,177 | |
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Reversal of non-cash items | | | | | | | | |
Tax | 1,239 | | -134 | | 464 | | 924 | |
Results investments non-consolidated companies | 191 | | 527 | | 72 | | 51 | |
Financial income and expenses | 2,093 | | -2,013 | | -3,102 | | -1,262 | |
Depreciation | 7,375 | | 6,826 | | 4,187 | | 3,475 | |
Amortization | 5,847 | | 6,119 | | 2,893 | | 3,025 | |
Reversal of Impairment | -5,153 | | 0 | | 0 | | 0 | |
Fair value write-down on Inventory | 585 | | 3,598 | | 156 | | 765 | |
Change in long-term liabilities and provisions | -2,174 | | -184 | | -1,837 | | -321 | |
Gain on disposal of non-current assets | -83 | | -68 | | -83 | | -52 | |
Stock based compensation | 2,403 | | 3,390 | | 1,258 | | 2,074 | |
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| -4,569 | | -18,621 | | -3,878 | | -9,498 | |
Change in net working capital | | | | | | | | |
Trade accounts receivable | 3,036 | | 29,865 | | -6,074 | | 4,726 | |
Inventories | -28,486 | | -16,174 | | -14,987 | | -10,289 | |
Other current assets | -3,173 | | 2,823 | | 11 | | 4,492 | |
Trade accounts payable | -6,442 | | -8,562 | | 7,614 | | 2,265 | |
Other current liabilities | -10,983 | | -8,690 | | 220 | | 360 | |
Short-term provisions | -183 | | -1,162 | | -144 | | -1,230 | |
Interest paid | -561 | | -1,330 | | -269 | | -731 | |
Income taxes paid | -250 | | -844 | | -123 | | -865 | |
Payments out of provisions | -333 | | -1,106 | | -324 | | 556 | |
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Net cash from/(used in) operating activities | -51,944 | | -23,801 | | -17,954 | | -10,214 | |
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Cash flows from/(used in) investing activities | | | | | | | | |
Purchase of property, plant and equipment | -6,346 | | -8,482 | | -3,228 | | -4,277 | |
Proceeds from sale of equipment | 56 | | 90 | | 12 | | -71 | |
Proceeds from disposal of intangible assets | 0 | | 11 | | 0 | | 0 | |
Proceeds from financial assets | 3,936 | | 659 | | 3,131 | | 454 | |
Interest received | 2,302 | | 3,036 | | 1,347 | | 1,621 | |
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Net cash from/(used in) investing activities | -52 | | -4,686 | | 1,262 | | -2,273 | |
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Cash flows from/(used in) financing activities | | | | | | | | |
Proceeds from issue of share capital | 1,907 | | 1,390 | | 1,903 | | 652 | |
Proceeds from financial liabilities | 13,302 | | 2,293 | | 13,302 | | 2,246 | |
Repayment of financial liabilities | -19,279 | | -748 | | -12,707 | | -51 | |
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Net cash from (used in) financing activities | -4,070 | | 2,935 | | 2,498 | | 2,847 | |
Effects of exchange rate on cash and cash equivalents | -299 | | -1,475 | | -786 | | -654 | |
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Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | -56,365 | | -27,027 | | -14,980 | | -10,294 | |
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period | 163,248 | | 157,837 | | 121,863 | | 141,104 | |
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | 106,883 | | 130,810 | | 106,883 | | 130,810 | |
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