Forward-Looking Statement
Statements contained in this communication that refer to future events or othernon-historical facts are forward-looking statements that reflect Allergan’s current perspective on existing trends and information as of the date of this communication. Actual results may differ materially from Allergan’s current expectations depending upon a number of factors affecting Allergan’s business. These factors include, among others, the difficulty of predicting the timing or outcome of FDA approvals or actions, if any; the impact of competitive products and pricing; market acceptance of and continued demand for Allergan’s products; the impact of uncertainty around timing of generic entry related to key products, including RESTASIS®, on our financial results; risks associated with divestitures, acquisitions, mergers and joint ventures; risks related to impairments; uncertainty associated with financial projections, projected debt reduction, projected cost reductions, projected synergies, restructurings, increased costs, and adverse tax consequences; difficulties or delays in manufacturing; risks related to the proposed transaction between AbbVie and Allergan, such as, but not limited to, failure to complete the possible transaction, failure to realize the expected benefits of the possible transaction, and general economic and business conditions affecting the combined company following the consummation of the possible transaction; and other risks and uncertainties detailed in Allergan’s periodic public filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including but not limited to Allergan’s Annual Report on Form10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018 and Allergan’s Quarterly Report on Form10-Q for the period ended March 31, 2019. Except as expressly required by law, Allergan disclaims any intent or obligation to update these forward-looking statements.
Statements Required by the Irish Takeover Rules
To the extent that the earnings guidance contained, referred to or summarized in this document constitutes a profit forecast for the purposes of Rule 28 of the Irish Takeover Panel Act, 1997, Takeover Rules, 2013, such guidance will (unless the Irish Takeover Panel consents otherwise) be reported on in accordance with that rule in the proxy statement. Except as described in the previous sentence, no statement in this document is intended to constitute a profit forecast for any period, nor should any statements be interpreted to mean that earnings or earnings per share will necessarily be greater or lesser than those for the relevant preceding financial periods for Allergan. No statement in this document constitutes an asset valuation.
The directors of Allergan accept responsibility for the information contained in this document. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the directors of Allergan (who have taken all reasonable care to ensure that such is the case), the information contained in this document is in accordance with the facts and does not omit anything likely to affect the import of such information.
Any holder of 1% or more of any class of relevant securities of Allergan may have disclosure obligations under Rule 8.3 of the Irish Takeover Panel Act, 1997, Takeover Rules 2013.
Please refer to the GAAP to non-GAAP reconciliation tables which can be found in our second quarter 2019 earnings press release which was filed with the SEC on August 6, 2019 and can be accessed on https://www.allergan.com/News/News/Thomson-Reuters/Allergan-Reports-Second-Quarter-2019-Financial-Res.
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