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Elanco Animal Health Incorporated (ELAN) is a global leader in the animal health industry, dedicated to innovating and delivering products and services to prevent and treat diseases in both farm animals and pets. The company offers a diverse portfolio of approximately 200 brands, marketed globally to enhance the health and wellbeing of animals. Elanco's operations focus on providing solutions for pet health and farm animal health, with a strong emphasis on sustainability and food safety .
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Pet Health - Offers parasiticides, vaccines, and therapeutics for pets, including products like the Advantage Family, Seresto, and Credelio Family, aimed at protecting pets from parasites and treating various health conditions .
- Advantage Family - Provides flea and tick prevention solutions for pets.
- Seresto - Delivers long-lasting flea and tick protection through a collar format.
- Credelio Family - Offers oral treatments for flea and tick infestations.
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Farm Animal - Focuses on products for cattle, swine, poultry, and aquaculture, enhancing efficiency, disease prevention, and sustainability with key products like Rumensin and Baytril .
- Rumensin - Improves feed efficiency and growth in cattle.
- Baytril - Provides antimicrobial solutions for various farm animals.
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Contract Manufacturing - Manufactures products on behalf of third parties, supporting the production needs of other companies within the animal health industry .
| Name | Position | External Roles | Short Bio | |
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Jeffrey N. Simmons ExecutiveBoard | President and Chief Executive Officer | None | CEO of Elanco since its IPO, leading the company’s strategy and operations. No external roles mentioned. | View Report → |
James M. Meer Executive | Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer | None | Joined Elanco in 2018, previously CFO at Healthx, Inc., and held senior roles at Appirio and Salesforce. | |
Shiv O’Neill Executive | Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary | None | Oversees legal, compliance, and ESG matters. Previously held legal roles at Cummins Inc. and Baker & Daniels LLP. | |
Todd S. Young Executive | Executive Vice President and CFO | None | CFO since 2018, overseeing financial operations, IT, and transformation initiatives. Previously CFO at ACADIA Pharmaceuticals. | |
Art Garcia Board | Independent Director | Director at Raymond James, AEP, and ABM Industries | Former CFO of Ryder System, with expertise in finance and business integration. | |
Craig Wallace Board | Independent Director | President of C.S. Wallace Investments; Board Member at 1C and KeraVet Bio | Nearly 35 years in animal health, including leadership roles at Ceva Santé Animale and Trupanion. | |
Deborah Kochevar Board | Independent Director | Board Member at Charles River Laboratories; Senior Fellow at Tufts University | Chair of Elanco’s Innovation, Science, and Technology Committee. Extensive academic and veterinary medicine background. | |
Denise Scots-Knight Board | Independent Director | CEO and Director at Mereo BioPharma Group | Co-founder of Mereo BioPharma, with extensive experience in biopharma and oncology. | |
Kathy Turner Board | Independent Director | Board Member at Veterinarians Without Borders | Former Chief Marketing Officer at IDEXX Laboratories. Extensive experience in animal health and diagnostics. | |
Kirk McDonald Board | Independent Director | Board Member at Ziff Davis | Former CEO of GroupM North America. Expertise in marketing, digital, and technology. | |
Lawrence Kurzius Board | Chairman of the Board | Executive Chairman at McCormick & Co.; Board Member at The Cooper Companies | Chairman of Elanco since 2024, with extensive experience in consumer goods and governance. Former CEO of McCormick. | |
R. David Hoover Board | Independent Director | None | Former Chairman of Elanco (2018–2024). Previously CEO of Ball Corporation. | |
Stacey Ma Board | Independent Director | EVP at Gilead Sciences; Associate Director at CASSS | Recognized leader in biopharma development and manufacturing. Named a Top 20 Women Leader in Biopharma R&D. | |
William Doyle Board | Independent Director | Executive Chairman at Novocure; Director at ProKidney Corp. | Expertise in finance, strategy, and innovation. Former Director at Zoetis. |
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Despite your expanded portfolio with products like Zenrelia and Credelio Quattro, competitive pressures in U.S. pet health vet clinics remain a significant headwind. Can you specify which areas you're still at a competitive disadvantage and how you plan to address these challenges?
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With Zenrelia's launch, have you identified a percentage of veterinary practices that consider the product label a "nonstarter"? How are you mitigating concerns among these practices to drive adoption in line with your expectations?
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Experior is expected to surpass $100 million in global sales this year. Can you quantify its current market penetration and elaborate on its long-term growth potential, especially with the recent Heifer clearances?
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As you introduce Credelio Quattro, how do you anticipate managing potential cannibalization of your existing Credelio user base versus capturing new market share? At what point do you expect Credelio Quattro to become accretive?
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Given your projection of mid-single-digit revenue growth but only low single-digit adjusted EBITDA growth in 2025, can you elaborate on the factors hindering operating leverage next year and your strategy for driving margin expansion in 2026 and beyond?
Notable M&A activity and strategic investments in the past 3 years.
| Company | Year | Details |
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TriRx Speke Ltd. | 2024 | Elanco acquired the TriRx Speke facility for $25 million in cash on November 15, 2024, to secure a critical manufacturing site that contributes approximately $160–$180 million in annual farm animal revenue; the deal included interim funding during administration and long-term supply chain continuity provisions. |
NutriQuest LLC | 2023 | Elanco’s acquisition of NutriQuest LLC involved a total purchase consideration of $58 million, including $16 million in upfront cash, $5 million deferred, and a contingent payment structure of up to $85 million, aimed at bolstering its product pipeline and innovation revenue through key marketed and intangible assets. |
NutriQuest Brazil | 2023 | The acquisition of NutriQuest Brazil closed on August 1, 2023, for a total of $19 million (with $3 million cash at closing and $16 million payable through 2026, subject to conditions), securing inventory and distribution rights alongside preliminary purchase price allocations and amortization of intangible assets over nine years. |
KindredBio | 2021 | Elanco completed the KindredBio acquisition for approximately $444 million (at $9.25 per share) on August 27, 2021, strategically enhancing its pet health portfolio—especially in dermatology—with a promising pipeline of biologics and monoclonal antibodies, including a canine parvovirus treatment expected to drive long-term revenue growth. |
Recent press releases and 8-K filings for ELAN.
- Q1 2025 performance exceeded guidance with $1,193M in revenue (achieving 4% organic constant currency growth and exceeding the midpoint by $25M) and net income of $67M (reported) and $184M (adjusted)
- Posted an adjusted EBITDA of $276M at a 23.1% margin, with EBITDA up by $26M and adjusted EPS increased by $0.05
- Innovation revenue reached $198M, prompting an upward revision of full-year innovation guidance to $660M–$740M amid robust pipeline execution and six potential blockbusters
- Key products like Credelio Quattro and Zenrelia gained traction—with Zenrelia now in 11,000 U.S. vet clinics—driving progress in both U.S. and international markets
- Full-year revenue guidance was raised to $4,510M–$4,580M, supported by a favorable FX tailwind and strong Q1 performance
- Enhanced deleveraging efforts are underway with improved net leverage targets of 3.9x–4.3x EBITDA, supported by a $295M U.S. royalty monetization and a planned debt reduction of $450–$500M in 2025
- Elanco sold future tiered royalties and commercial milestones related to XDEMVY for $295 million in cash to Blackstone-affiliated funds, aiming to accelerate debt paydown.
- The transaction is expected to help achieve a net leverage ratio of 3.9x to 4.3x adjusted EBITDA by year-end 2025 and reduce interest expense by around $10 million.
- The deal involves XDEMVY, the first lotilaner-based product approved by the FDA for treating Demodex blepharitis in humans.
- Board changes announced: Elanco has reduced its board size to 11 directors with the resignation of William F. Doyle (effective immediately) and announcements that John P. Bilbrey, Kathy Turner, and Craig Wallace will not seek re-election at the 2025 Annual Meeting.
- New research agreement signed: A research agreement was entered into between Elanco US Inc. and WEDterinary LLC to fund up to $4 million for targeted gene therapy studies on chronic kidney disease in cats and other innovative pet health programs.
- Q4 Results: Elanco closed 2024 with its sixth consecutive quarter of growth, overcoming FX headwinds that impacted both revenue and EBITDA.
- 2025 Guidance: The company expects 4%-6% constant currency organic sales growth in 2025, driven largely by an innovation portfolio currently including six potential blockbusters.
- Product Launches: Key launches such as Credelio Quattro and Zenrelia are showing promising feedback—Credelio Quattro benefits from rapid tick-kill performance and comprehensive parasite coverage, while Zenrelia is delivering strong efficacy in challenging atopic dermatitis cases.
- Strategic Investments: Elanco is investing in digital marketing (DTC) to accelerate market penetration and has revised its innovation sales outlook to $640–$720 million for 2025.