PRESS RELEASE

SILVER SPRING, Md., Oct. 27, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- United Therapeutics Corporation (NASDAQ: UTHR) today announced its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2011.

"We achieved over $200 million in revenues this quarter, which reflects the continued strength of our core business," remarked Martine Rothblatt, Ph.D., United Therapeutics' Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "I'm also pleased that our Board of Directors recently authorized a $300 million share repurchase program, which has already begun to return additional value to our shareholders."

Total revenues for the quarter ended September 30, 2011 were $201.7 million, up from $168.6 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2010. Net income for the quarter ended September 30, 2011 was $84.4 million or $1.45 per basic share, compared to $39.7 million or $0.70 per basic share for the same quarter in 2010. Gross margin from sales was $178.3 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2011, compared to $148.1 million for the same quarter last year. Earnings before non-cash charges(1) for the quarter ended September 30, 2011 were $100.8 million, compared to $99.3 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2010.

Financial Results for the Three Months Ended September 30, 2011

Revenues

The table below summarizes the components of net revenues (dollars in thousands):

                          Three Months Ended

                          September 30,

                                                  Percentage

                          2011        2010        Change



Cardiopulmonary products:

Remodulin                 $ 114,918$ 109,584   4.9%

Tyvaso                    66,330      48,717      36.2%

Adcirca                   19,772      9,935       99.0%

Other                     722         339         113.0%

Total net revenues        $ 201,742$ 168,575   19.7%

Revenues for the quarter ended September 30, 2011 increased by $33.2 million, compared to the quarter ended September 30, 2010. The growth in revenues primarily reflects the increase in the number of patients being prescribed our products.

(1) See definition of earnings before non-cash charges, a non-GAAP financial measure, and a reconciliation of net income to earnings before non-cash charges below.

Expenses

The table below summarizes research and development expense by major project and non-project components (dollars in thousands):

                                       Three Months Ended

                                       September 30,

                                                             Percentage

                                       2011       2010       Change



Project and non-project component:

Cardiopulmonary                        $ 74,125$ 17,510   323.3%

Share-based compensation               (22,966)   14,149     (262.3) %

Other                                  8,274      8,678      (4.7) %

Total research and development expense $ 59,433$ 40,337   47.3%

Cardiopulmonary. The increase in expenses related to our cardiopulmonary projects for the quarter ended September 30, 2011 was attributable largely to increases of $46.3 million in expenses incurred in connection with our July 2011 amended license agreement with Toray Industries, Inc. and $5.0 million incurred in connection with the closing of our license agreement with Pluristem Ltd.  

Share-based compensation. The decrease in share-based compensation for the quarter ended September 30, 2011, compared to the same quarter in 2010, corresponded to a reduction in share-based compensation recognized in connection with our share tracking awards plans as a result of the decline in our stock price.

The table below summarizes selling, general and administrative expense by major categories (dollars in thousands):

                                          Three Months Ended

                                          September 30,

                                                                Percentage

                                          2011       2010       Change



Category:

General and administrative                $ 24,972$ 18,118   37.8%

Sales and marketing                       15,822     10,304     53.6%

Share-based compensation                  (24,138)   17,171     (240.6) %

Total selling, general and administrative
expense                                   $ 16,656$ 45,593   (63.5) %

General and administrative. The increase in general and administrative expenses for the quarter ended September 30, 2011, compared to the same quarter in 2010, corresponded primarily to increases in (1) professional fees in connection with various completed and prospective transactions; (2) salaries and business development-related expenses resulting from our growth; and (3) grants to unaffiliated not-for-profit organizations.

Sales and marketing. The increase in sales and marketing expenses for the quarter ended September 30, 2011, compared to the quarter ended September 30, 2010, was attributable to an increase in salaries resulting principally from the expansion of our sales force and an increase in professional fees in connection with our marketing and advertising initiatives.

Share-based compensation. The decrease in share-based compensation for the quarter ended September 30, 2011, compared to the same quarter in 2010, reflects a reduction in share-based compensation recognized in connection with our share tracking awards plans as a result of the decline in our stock price.

Income Taxes

The provision for income taxes was $17.6 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2011, compared to $18.2 million for the same quarter in 2010. The estimated annual effective tax rates were approximately 28 percent and 36 percent as of September 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively. The decrease in the annual effective tax rate as of September 30, 2011 largely reflects reductions in annual estimates of non-deductible compensation and an increase in tax credits expected to be generated.

2011 Revenue Guidance

We reaffirm our 2011 full-year revenue guidance for our three commercial products (Remodulin, Tyvaso and Adcirca), as we continue to expect related revenues to fall within a range of 5% above or below $750 million for 2011.

Note Regarding Discontinued Operations

Results for the three- and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2011 and September 30, 2010 do not include the results of Medicomp, Inc. (Medicomp), our former telemedicine subsidiary, which we sold during the first quarter of 2011. The results of Medicomp have been reported within discontinued operations on our consolidated statements of operations below.  For further information, refer to our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the three months ended September 30, 2011, Note 14 – Sale of Medicomp, Inc.

Earnings Before Non-Cash Charges

Earnings before non-cash charges is defined as net income, adjusted for the following non-cash charges, as applicable: (1) interest; (2) income taxes; (3) license fees; (4) depreciation and amortization; (5) impairment charges; and (6) share-based compensation (stock option and share tracking award expense).

A reconciliation of net income to earnings before non-cash charges is presented below (in thousands, except per share data):

                                                      Three Months Ended

                                                      September 30,

                                                      2011           2010



Net income, as reported                               $ 84,398$ 39,736

Adjust for non-cash charges:

Interest expense                                      5,416          4,809

Income tax expense                                    17,641         18,217

License fees                                          41,332     (1) —

Depreciation and amortization                         4,991          5,028

Impairment charges                                    (5,366)    (2) —

Share-based compensation                              (47,609)       31,526

Earnings before non-cash charges                      $ 100,803$ 99,316



Earnings before non-cash charges per share:

Basic                                                 $ 1.73$ 1.76

Diluted                                               $ 1.65$ 1.65



Weighted average number of common shares outstanding:

Basic                                                 58,321         56,536

Diluted                                               61,210         60,216





(1) Includes the non-cash portion of the charge to research and development
expense for the three months ended September 30, 2011, incurred in connection
with our July 2011 amended license agreement with Toray Industries, Inc.



(2) Consists of a non-cash gain recognized in connection with the sale of
Medicomp due to our ability to utilize certain of Medicomp's deferred tax
assets for our 2010 tax return filed in September 2011.

Conference Call

We will host a half-hour teleconference on Thursday, October 27, 2011, at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time. The teleconference is accessible by dialing 1-877-351-5881, with international callers dialing 1-970-315-0533. A rebroadcast of the teleconference will be available for one week by dialing 1-855-859-2056, with international callers dialing 1-404-537-3406 and using access code 16451381.

This teleconference is also being webcast and can be accessed via our website at http://ir.unither.com/events.cfm.

About United Therapeutics

United Therapeutics Corporation is a biotechnology company focused on the development and commercialization of unique products to address the unmet medical needs of patients with chronic and life-threatening conditions.

Non-GAAP Financial Information

This press release contains a financial measure, earnings before non-cash charges, that does not comply with United States generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). This measure supplements our financial results prepared in accordance with GAAP as reported below.

We use earnings before non-cash charges to assist us in: (1) planning, including the preparation of our annual operating budget; (2) allocating resources to enhance the financial performance of our business; (3) evaluating the effectiveness of our operational strategies; and (4) evaluating our capacity to fund capital expenditures and expand our business. We believe this non-GAAP financial measure enhances investors' understanding of our financial results by excluding certain expenses that we do not consider when evaluating and comparing the performance of our core operations and making operating decisions. In addition, we have historically reported earnings before non-cash charges to investors, and believe the inclusion of this non-GAAP financial measure provides investors with a consistent method of comparison to historical periods. However, there are limitations in the use of this non-GAAP financial measure in that it excludes certain operating expenses that are recurring in nature. In addition, our calculation of this non-GAAP financial measure may differ from the methodology used by other companies. The presentation of this non-GAAP financial measure should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for our financial results prepared in accordance with GAAP. A reconciliation of net income, the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure, to earnings before non-cash charges can be found in the table above under the heading, Earnings Before Non-Cash Charges.

Forward-looking Statements

Statements included in this press release that are not historical in nature are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include, among others, our expectations about future operating results (including our revenue guidance for 2011) and the demand for our products, and statements regarding the value to be provided to our shareholders as a result of our share repurchases. These forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, such as those described in our periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, that could cause actual results to differ materially from anticipated results. Consequently, such forward-looking statements are qualified by the cautionary statements, cautionary language and risk factors set forth in our periodic reports and documents filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and Current Reports on Form 8-K. We claim the protection of the safe harbor contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 for forward-looking statements. We are providing this information as of the date of this press release, and assume no obligation to update or revise the information contained in this press release whether as a result of new information, future events or any other reason. [uthr-g]

Remodulin and Tyvaso are registered trademarks of United Therapeutics Corporation.

Adcirca is a registered trademark of Eli Lilly and Company.

UNITED THERAPEUTICS CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(In thousands, except per share data)



                                 Three Months Ended      Nine Months Ended

                                 September 30,           September 30,

                                 2011        2010        2011        2010

                                 (Unaudited)             (Unaudited)

Revenues:

Net product sales                $ 201,020$ 168,236$ 546,784$ 428,306

License fees                     722         339         1,221       903

Total revenues                   201,742     168,575     548,005     429,209

Operating expenses:

Research and development         59,433      40,337      131,379     103,391

Selling, general and
administrative                   16,656      45,593      98,775      120,699

Cost of product sales            22,676      20,155      63,577      49,139

Total operating expenses         98,765      106,085     293,731     273,229

Operating income                 102,977     62,490      254,274     155,980

Other (expense) income:

Interest income                  1,016       564         2,520       2,308

Interest expense                 (5,416)     (4,809)     (16,256)    (14,255)

Equity loss in affiliate         (43)        (39)        (110)       (130)

Other, net                       (278)       137         (1,301)     457

Total other (expense) income,
net                              (4,721)     (4,147)     (15,147)    (11,620)

Income from continuing
operations before income taxes   98,256      58,343      239,127     144,360

Income tax expense               (17,641)    (18,217)    (65,073)    (47,332)

Income from continuing
operations                       80,615      40,126      174,054     97,028

Discontinued operations:

(Loss) income from discontinued
operations, net of tax           —         (390)       7           (656)

Gain on disposal of discontinued
operations, net of tax           3,783       —         618         —

Income (loss) from discontinued
operations                       3,783       (390)       625         (656)

Net income                       $ 84,398$ 39,736$ 174,679$ 96,372

Net income per common share:

Basic

Continuing operations            $ 1.38$ 0.71$ 3.00$ 1.74

Discontinued operations          $ 0.07$ (0.01)$ 0.01$ (0.01)

Net income per basic common
share                            $ 1.45$ 0.70$ 3.01$ 1.73

Diluted

Continuing operations            $ 1.32$ 0.67$ 2.80$ 1.63

Discontinued operations          $ 0.06$ (0.01)$ 0.01$ (0.01)

Net income per diluted common
share                            $ 1.38$ 0.66$ 2.81$ 1.62

Weighted average number of
common shares outstanding:

Basic                            58,321      56,536      58,087      55,790

Diluted                          61,210      60,216      62,062      59,545

SELECTED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET DATA

September 30, 2011

(Unaudited, in thousands)



Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities (excluding
restricted amounts of $5.1 million)                         $ 944,593

Total assets                                                1,667,053

Total liabilities and common stock subject to repurchase    582,084

Total stockholders' equity                                  1,084,969

SOURCE United Therapeutics Corporation