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| We believe that poster presentations like these continue to validate our value proposition that a larger insulin reservoir would benefit a person with Type 2 diabetes and potentially facilitate more adults using a single pump for a full three days, resulting in a greater health economic benefit to patients and payers |
| These headwinds were somewhat offset by a variety of cost improvement initiatives and our ability to generate positive year-over-year pricing |
| We are pleased with the progress made so far and proud of the team that has managed to execute this program while also maintaining their focus on multiple separation activities |
| We talked about revenue in the first quarter, and revenue was better than we had previously expected it to be |
| The adjusted operating income and margin performance during Q1 was better than we previously expected, primarily due to the overachievement at the gross margin line, coupled with the timing of R&D spending within the quarter |
| We are advancing with determination and a sense of urgency in each of these objectives, and I'm very pleased with the progress that we've made in these areas |
| From a margin standpoint, that again, in relation to our expectations for Q1 gross margin, Q1 gross margins came in very strong at around 67.2% on an adjusted basis, again, largely because of the timing of the revenue that we saw in the quarter as well as the mix of the revenue, and the fact that because revenue was a little bit better, we needed to manufacture more product and had some positive variances in relation to our original expectations |
| So it really comes down to timing, right? I think in the first quarter, at a very high level, I think we're extremely pleased with the first quarter results |
| From a geographic perspective, revenue came in better than we previously expected in many regions including the US, Canada and Asia |
| And certainly, we work with them to make sure that our filing is well positioned |
| So from a manufacturing standpoint, we are really glad to get some of this separation work done [to us] (ph) and really strengthens our foundation to capitalize, if you will, on the growth that we expect over the continued long term in the emerging markets |
| Look, we're very pleased to have gotten the submission done almost a month ago now |
| As compared to our prior outlook, our adjusted gross margin during the first quarter was better than we previously expected, and this was due to the higher-than-anticipated revenue that Dev referred to earlier as well as favorable geographic and product mix and FX |
| And certainly, our pen needles have a strong position in the UK |
| Finally, during the first quarter, solid execution led to financial results that exceeded our internal expectations |
| As I've commented before, every time a pen is used all over the world, whether it be for insulin or for GLP-1s, given our strong share positions in countries around the world, it certainly positions us well for our pen needle to be used |
| On the Q1 margins, specifically on the gross margin side, pretty strong there |
| So that work is going on concurrently, and we are pleased with the progress on that version as well |
| By supporting this symposium, we are excited about the potential for helping advance informed decision-making around insulin pump therapy for patients with Type 2 diabetes |
| So really good start, I would say, to the year from a financial standpoint |
| With the introduction of the first specialized insulin delivery device in 1924, this year marked the 100th year of our journey to deliver better diabetes care through innovation |
| Our Q1 revenue exceeded our previously communicated expectations, primarily due to the timing of customer orders in advance of our aforementioned ERP implementation as well as FX tailwinds in relation to our original outlook |
| I think they did a tremendous job of keeping the business stable and continuing to advance obviously, all the ERP initiatives and separation work |
| To a far lesser extent, we did see some benefit in the quarter in terms of revenue from an improved FX environment in relation to the original guide |
| We continue to believe that this will be the case as the positive impact from the timing of customer orders that occurred during Q1 is expected to unwind during fiscal Q2 |
| All the work that we've done so far indicates to us that there is a segment of the market that would benefit and be interested in an open-loop pump |
| Our results truly are a testament to their continued relentless focus who are developing and providing solutions that make life better for people in with diabetes |
| And so that will benefit certainly our pen needle business as well |
| Finally, due to improvements in FX, we are increasing our adjusted earnings per share guidance from a range of between $1.90 and $2.10 to a new range of between $1.95 and $2.15 |
| So I think the growth outside of the US is really expected to exceed the growth in the US, right? And that's been a trend, I think largely that we've seen over the past several years, essentially the US market being relatively flattish, and the international markets, particularly in the emerging markets for us, growing somewhere in that, let's call it, mid-single-digit, 4-ish plus percent type range |
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| Regarding the US, during the quarter, revenue totaled $148.6 million, which represented a year-over-year decline of approximately 0.5% |
| The low end of the guidance range continues to assume that about half of the decline will result from reduced contract manufacturing revenue in 2024 as compared to the prior year, while the remaining 1% headwind continues to factor in competitive shifts negatively impacting volume |
| The year-over-year decrease in adjusted gross profit and margin was due to the negative impact of foreign currency translation, primarily due to the weakening of the US dollar |
| Marie, I think R&D spending in the first quarter was probably actually a little bit lower than what we had sort of originally internally expected it to be just due to some timing issues |
| On a combined basis, our updated as-reported revenue guidance range calls for a decline of between 0.4% and 2.4%, resulting in an updated revenue guide of between $1.094 billion and $1.116 billion |
| The year-over-year decrease in adjusted operating income and margin is primarily due to the adjusted gross profit changes I just discussed, an increase in SG&A costs associated with standing up the organization as well as higher R&D expenses associated with our insulin patch pump program |
| During Q1, we generated revenue of $277.3 million, which represented an increase of 0.6% on an as-reported basis and a decline of 0.3% on a constant currency basis |
| While the high end of our constant currency revenue range includes all the same factors impacting the low end, except for a slightly smaller year-over-year headwind associated with contract manufacturing revenue as well as the ability for us to modestly raise prices |
| The impact of negative year-over-year manufacturing variances, including the temporary shutdown of our Suzhou, China facility as it relates to production for the domestic Chinese market as well as the impact of inflation on the cost of certain raw materials, direct labor and overhead |
| The decrease in year-over-year adjusted net income and diluted earnings per share is primarily due to the adjusted operating profit drivers I just discussed |
| And as a result, we currently expect FX to be a headwind of about 0.4% versus the prior year |
| While we have been generally successful at avoiding major disruptions, there is a possibility of temporary sales disruptions in specific countries as we navigate the complexities of securing all necessary product registrations, licenses and other requirements while concurrently standing up our own systems and capabilities |
| This compares to our prior guidance, which called for FX to be a headwind of approximately 1% |
| It's quite typical in transitions like this that you have a pause in taking new orders, as you're moving inventory from old distribution centers to new distribution centers |
| The decline in cash during the first quarter was primarily due to an increase in accounts receivable |
| But really, the improvement as compared to our own internal expectations for Q1 for revenue really came down to the timing of the shipments |
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