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CFO Anastasios Konidaris explained the flat margin guidance is due to business mix, with the lower-margin AdCare segment growing faster, combined with the impact of the high-margin RYTARY LOE. He expects margins to begin expanding again in 2026. On leverage, he stated that while a steady reduction is preferred, a temporary increase for the right strategic deal would be acceptable. Chief Legal Officer Jason Daly addressed the final question, declining to comment on a specific product's launch strategy due to settlement dynamics.

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Co-CEO Chirag Patel explained the Metsera deal positions Amneal for next-generation growth in peptides, with a net CapEx of $50-$200 million over 4-5 years, well within their budget. He described CREXONT's strategy as targeting a broad patient population due to its efficacy and affordability. An executive added that feedback from healthcare providers on CREXONT has been positive, with easy conversion protocols. Chirag Patel also affirmed Amneal's support for building a resilient, U.S.-based supply chain for critical medicines.

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CEO Scott Smith outlined three key topics for the Investor Day: the long-term financial outlook for 2026 and beyond, a comprehensive pipeline update including a GLP-1 strategy, and a progress report on the enterprise-wide cost initiative. Chief R&D Officer Philippe Martin added that H1 2025 Phase III readouts will be available to discuss. On the FDA, Scott Smith stated their base plan assumes a reinspection by year-end 2025 or early 2026 but noted it's difficult to predict official timelines.

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CEO Scott Smith commented that it was too early to speculate on the healthcare implications of a new administration. On sotagliflozin, Chief R&D Officer Philippe Martin stated that Viatris will leverage the U.S. approval for launches in markets like Canada and Australia, with revenue contributions expected around 2027. Chief Commercial Officer Corinne Le Goff added that the product fits perfectly with their existing $2.5 billion cardiovascular infrastructure.

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President and CEO Jeff Simmons reiterated a Q4 2025 approval expectation for IL-31 but clarified that no sales or launch are included in the 2025 financial plan. Regarding poultry, he described the market as globally durable with low single-digit growth, noting that while some quarterly results are impacted by customer rotations, Elanco holds a leadership position, including #1 in the U.S., and has a positive outlook for the segment.

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CFO Todd Young acknowledged that while the new portfolio will drive net growth in U.S. Pet Health, competitive pressures on the legacy parasiticide business inside the vet clinic are expected to persist. He noted that Experior's growth will continue to be a major driver in 2025, as recent clearances for heifers open up access to an additional 40% of the U.S. feedlot animal population, which was previously inaccessible.

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CEO Kevin Ali attributed the biosimilar pricing pressure primarily to 340B pricing dynamics for RENFLEXIS in the U.S. CFO Matt Walsh described 2025 as a 'story of bookends,' with Q1 being the lowest revenue quarter and Q4 the highest, with a potential $100 million swing. He also projected a 200 basis point difference in EBITDA margin between Q1 and Q4.

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Chief Financial Officer Matthew Walsh clarified that VTAMA's financial impact in 2024 is nominal and its dilution profile in the stub period is similar to what's expected for 2025. Chief Executive Officer Kevin Ali stated that after recent meetings in Washington D.C., he believes access to contraception is not under threat from either political party. He added that NEXPLANON is on track to achieve $1 billion in revenue next year, driven by strong demand and the 340B program.

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CFO Wetteny Joseph stated that while new approvals are not in the guidance, the company's diverse portfolio and strong underlying demand provide confidence. CEO Kristin Peck quantified the TAM for chronic kidney disease at $3-4 billion and oncology at $1.2-1.7 billion, also highlighting the growth potential from future long-acting formulations that can improve compliance.

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CFO Wetteny Joseph outlined 2025 dynamics, including leveraging SG&A, normalizing R&D spend closer to revenue growth, and lapping hyperinflationary pricing from Argentina. Regarding parasiticides, he explained that the market is steadily shifting to triple combinations, evidenced by over 50% of puppies starting on them, which indicates a strong future conversion trend, similar to the historical shift to oral isoxazolines.

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Executive Vice President of Corporate Strategy Donny Bendheim affirmed that Companion Animal remains a key priority where the company is making good progress. However, he stated that the company intentionally chose to highlight the strength and growth of its core Livestock business in this quarter's remarks, which he called a 'shining star' with its own significant pipeline.

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Chairman and CEO Robert Wessman explained the inspection was a standard general GMP inspection, distinct from the earlier pre-approval inspection, and described the two observations as 'easily addressable.' CFO Joel Morales and CEO Robert Wessman addressed the guidance, stating that while Q4 will be strong, the wide range is maintained due to uncertainty around the exact timing of large shipments, some of which could shift from late December 2024 into early January 2025.

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Chief Commercial Officer Anil Okay explained that Dr. Reddy's was chosen for its strong and growing U.S. presence, particularly in injectables, and its vision for the market. He highlighted Alvotech's competitive cell line for AVT03 and noted the European part of the deal is semi-exclusive. Regarding formularies, Mr. Okay stated they expect coverage on at least one large formulary and that the over 1 million unit purchase order demonstrates their strong market position ahead of the changes.

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CEO Bobak Azamian identified two key seasonal headwinds: a slowdown during the summer due to vacations and challenges in the first quarter from deductible and plan resets. Chief Operating Officer Sesha Neervannan explained that future evidence generation will be guided by physician feedback, similar to the recent MGD data which focused on patient symptoms. He also mentioned an ongoing study in patients with contact lens intolerance as another example of generating additional evidence.

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CFO Tavo Espinoza clarified that in the long-term outlook provided in December 2023, the potential contribution from FILSPARI in FSGS was significantly discounted and very small. He stated that the company will provide an updated view at its upcoming Investor Day on December 10.

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CEO Erez Israeli clarified that five products were launched in the U.S. during the quarter. Regarding the CRL for rituximab, he stated the questions were primarily related to the Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls (CMC) of the product. The company plans to address the FDA's concerns around the September timeframe, which would likely be followed by a six-month review period.

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