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CAMBRIDGE, England--( BUSINESS WIRE )--AstraZeneca: Revenue and EPS summary FY 2024 % Change Q4 2024 % Change $m Actual CER i $m Actual CER - Product Sales 50,938 16 19 13,362 18 19 - Alliance Revenue 2,212 55 55 714 68 69 - Collaboration Revenue 923 56 54 815 >2x >2x Total Revenue 54,073 18 21 14,891 24 25 Reported EPS $4.54 18 29 $0.97 56 71 Core ii EPS $8.21 13 19 $2.09 44 49 Financial performance for FY 2024 (Growth numbers at constant exchange rates) Total Revenue up 21% to $54,073m, driven by a 19% increase in Product Sales, continued growth of partnered medicines (Alliance Revenue) and the achievement of sales-based milestones (Collaboration Revenue) Total Revenue growth from Oncology was 24%, CVRM 20%, R&I 25%, V&I 8% and Rare Disease 16% Core EPS increased 19% to $8.21 Second interim dividend declared of $2.10 per share, making a total annual dividend declared for FY 2024 of $3.10 per share, an increase of 7%. Dividend to be further increased in FY 2025 Guidance for FY 2025: Total Revenue is expected to increase by a high single-digit percentage and Core EPS is expected to increase by a low double-digit percentage, both at CER Pascal Soriot, Chief Executive Officer, AstraZeneca, said: “ Our company delivered a very strong performance in 2024 with Total Revenue and Core EPS up 21% and 19% respectively. We also delivered nine positive high value Phase III studies in the year, which coupled with increasing demand for our medicines in all key regions, will help sustain our growth momentum into 2025. This year marks the beginning of an unprecedented, catalyst-rich period for our company, an important step on our Ambition 2030 journey to deliver $80 billion Total Revenue by the end of the decade. In 2025 alone, we anticipate the first Phase III data for seven new medicines, along with several important new indication opportunities for our existing medicines. We are also investing in and making significant progress with transformative technologies that have the potential to drive our growth well beyond 2030, many of which have now entered pivotal trials.” Key milestones achieved since the prior results announcement Positive read-outs for Truqap in combination with abiraterone and androgen deprivation therapy in PTEN -deficient de novo metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer (CAPItello-281) and Tagrisso with or without chemotherapy in resectable early-stage EGFR m NSCLC (NeoADAURA) US approvals for Imfinzi in limited-stage small cell lung cancer (ADRIATIC), Calquence in combination with bendamustine and rituximab in mantle cell lymphoma (ECHO), Datroway (datopotamab deruxtecan) in HR+ HER2- metastatic breast cancer (TROPION-Breast01) and Enhertu in chemotherapy-naïve HER2-low and -ultralow metastatic breast cancer (DESTINY-Breast06). EU approvals for Tagrisso in unresectable EGFR m NSCLC (LAURA) and Kavigale for prevention of COVID-19 (SUPERNOVA). Japan approvals for Imfinzi in endometrial cancer (DUO-E), Lynparza plus Imfinzi in pMMR endometrial cancer (DUO-E), Calquence tablet formulation in chronic / small lymphocytic leukaemia, Datroway in HR+ HER2- metastatic breast cancer, Fasenra in EGPA (MANDARA) and Kavigale for prevention of COVID-19. China approvals for Lynparza in gBRCAm HER2- early breast cancer (OlympiA), Orpathys in locally advanced or metastatic MET Exon 14 NSCLC (NCT04923945) Guidance The Company issues its Total Revenue and Core EPS guidance for FY 2025 at CER, based on the average foreign exchange rates through 2024. Total Revenue is expected to increase by a high single-digit percentage Core EPS is expected to increase by a low double-digit percentage The Core Tax rate is expected to be between 18-22% The Company is unable to provide guidance on a Reported basis because it cannot reliably forecast material elements of the Reported results, including any fair value adjustments arising on acquisition-related liabilities, intangible asset impairment charges and legal settlement provisions. Please refer to the cautionary statements section regarding forward-looking statements at the end of this announcement. Currency impact If foreign exchange rates for February 2025 to December 2025 were to remain at the average rates seen in January 2025, it is anticipated that Total Revenue in FY 2025 would incur a low single-digit percentage adverse impact compared to the performance at CER, and Core EPS would incur a mid-single-digit percentage adverse impact. The Company’s foreign exchange rate sensitivity analysis is provided in Table 17. Capital allocation In FY 2025, the Company intends to increase the annual dividend declared to $3.20 per share. The Company also expects to increase capital expenditure iii by approximately 50%, driven by manufacturing expansion projects and investment in IT systems, to support portfolio growth and build capacity for transformative technologies. China In relation to the illegal drug importation allegations, in January 2025, AstraZeneca received a Notice of Transfer to the Prosecutor and an Appraisal Opinion from the Shenzhen City Customs Office regarding suspected unpaid importation taxes amounting to $0.9 million. To the best of AstraZeneca’s knowledge, the importation taxes referred to in the Appraisal Opinion relate to Imfinzi and Imjudo . A fine of between one and five times the amount of unpaid importation taxes may also be levied if AstraZeneca is found liable. AstraZeneca continues to fully cooperate with the Chinese authorities. In December 2024 AstraZeneca announced the appointment of Iskra Reic as Executive Vice President, International, which encompasses China, Asian and Eurasian markets, Middle East & Africa, Latin America, Australia & New Zealand. Iskra succeeds Leon Wang who is on extended leave from the Company while under investigation in China. Table 1: Key elements of Total Revenue performance in Q4 2024 % Change Revenue type $m Actual % CER % Product Sales 13,362 18 19 Alliance Revenue 714 68 69 $392m Enhertu (Q4 2023: $281m) $133m Tezspire (Q4 2023: $80m) $161m Beyfortus (Q4 2023: $41m) Collaboration Revenue 815 >2x >2x $600m Lynparza (Q4 2023: $245m) $111m Beyfortus (Q4 2023: $27m) $100m Koselugo (Q4 2023: nil) Total Revenue 14,891 24 25 Therapy areas $m Actual % CER % Oncology 6,344 27 29 Tagrisso up 20% (21% at CER), Calquence up 20%, Enhertu up 48% (54% at CER) CVRM 3,138 16 17 Farxiga up 21% (22% at CER) , Lokelma up 35% R&I 2,127 27 28 Breztri up 29%. Saphnelo up 65%, Tezspire up 86% (85% at CER), Symbicort up 31% (33% CER) V&I 651 58 55 Beyfortus Total Revenue up >3x Rare Disease 2,377 21 22 Ultomiris up 32% (33% at CER), partially offset by decline in Soliris of 24% (22% at CER), Strensiq up 38% (37% at CER) and Koselugo up >3x Other Medicines 254 (7) (6) Total Revenue 14,891 24 25 Regions $m Actual % CER % US 6,532 28 28 Product Sales up 25% Emerging Markets 3,134 13 19 - China 1,364 (1) (3) Decline primarily due to low rates of seasonal respiratory viral infections, and impact from year-end hospital budget dynamics - Ex-China Emerging Markets 1,770 26 42 Europe 3,948 37 35 Product Sales up 20% (18% at CER) Established RoW 1,277 1 2 Total Revenue 14,891 24 25 Key alliance medicines Combined sales of Enhertu , recorded by Daiichi Sankyo Company Limited (Daiichi Sankyo) and AstraZeneca, amounted to $3,754m in FY 2024 (FY 2023: $2,566m) Combined sales of Tezspire , recorded by Amgen and AstraZeneca, amounted to $1,219m in FY 2024 (FY 2023: $653m) Table 2: Key elements of financial performance in Q4 2024 Metric Reported Reported change Core Core change Comments iv Total Revenue $14,891m 24% Actual 25% CER $14,891m 24% Actual 25% CER See Table 1 and the Total Revenue section of this document for further details Product Sales Gross Margin 80% Stable Actual +1pp CER 79% -1pp Actual Stable CER Variations in Product Sales Gross Margin can be expected between periods, due to product seasonality, foreign exchange fluctuations and other effects R&D expense $4,677m 52% Actual 52% CER $3,573m 23% Actual 22% CER Increased investment in the pipeline Core R&D-to-Total Revenue ratio of 24% (Q4 2023: 24%) Reported R&D includes $753m impairment recorded against the vemircopan (ALXN2050) intangible asset SG&A expense $5,410m 1% Actual 1% CER $4,275m 6% Actual 7% CER Market development for recent launches and pre-launch activities Core SG&A-to-Total Revenue ratio of 29% (Q4 2023: 34%) Other operating income and expense v $100m -7% Actual -6% CER $101m -7% Actual -6% CER Operating Margin 14% +3pp Actual +4pp CER 28% +5pp Actual +6pp CER See commentary above on Gross Margin, R&D, SG&A and Other operating income and expense Net finance expense $365m 9% Actual 8% CER $310m 20% Actual 20% CER Recent debt issued at higher interest rates Decrease in interest income Higher level of Net debt Tax rate 10% +17pp Actual +15pp CER 16% +7pp Actual +7pp CER Variations in the tax rate can be expected between periods EPS $0.97 56% Actual 71% CER $2.09 44% Actual 49% CER Further details of differences between Reported and Core are shown in Table 12 Table 3: Pipeline highlights since prior results announcement Event Medicine Indication / Trial Event Regulatory approvals and other regulatory actions Tagrisso EGFR m NSCLC (Stage III unresectable) (LAURA) Regulatory approval (EU, CN) Imfinzi Limited-stage SCLC (ADRIATIC) Regulatory approval (EU) Imfinzi Advanced endometrial cancer Regulatory approval (JP) Calquence Tablets for chronic lymphocytic leukaemia Regulatory approval (JP) Calquence Mantle cell lymphoma (1st-line) (ECHO) Regulatory approval (US) Lynparza + Imfinzi Advanced endometrial cancer with mismatch repair proficiency (DUO-E) Regulatory approval (JP) Lynparza gBRCAm HER2- eBC (OlympiA) Regulatory approval (CN) Enhertu HR+ HER2-low and -ultralow mBC (DESTINY-Breast06) Regulatory approval (US) Datroway HR+ HER2- mBC (TROPION-Breast01) Regulatory approval (JP, US) Orpathys MET exon 14 skipping altered NSCLC (NCT04923945) Regulatory approval (CN) Fasenra EGPA (MANDARA) Regulatory approval (JP) Kavigale Prevention of COVID-19 (SUPERNOVA) Regulatory approval (EU, JP) Regulatory submissions or acceptances* Imfinzi Muscle-invasive bladder cancer (NIAGARA) Regulatory submission (US, JP) Imfinzi + Imjudo NSCLC (1st-line) (POSEIDON) Regulatory submission (CN) Calquence Chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (1st-line) (AMPLIFY) Regulatory submission (EU) Datroway EGFR m NSCLC (later line) (TROPION-Lung05) Regulatory submission (US) Tezspire Severe uncontrolled asthma (NAVIGATOR/ DIRECTION) Regulatory submission (CN) Koselugo Neurofibromatosis type 1 adult (KOMET) Regulatory submission (EU, JP) Phase III / registrational data readouts and other developments Tagrisso Resectable early-stage EGFR m NSCLC (NeoADAURA) Primary endpoint met Truqap PTEN -deficient de novo metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer (CAPItello-281) Primary endpoint met *US, EU and China regulatory submission denotes filing acceptance Other pipeline updates In January 2025, the vemircopan (ALXN2050) Phase II development programme was terminated. The decision was based on safety and efficacy data from Phase II trials. Upcoming pipeline catalysts For recent trial starts and anticipated timings of key trial readouts, please refer to the Clinical Trials Appendix, available on www.astrazeneca.com/investor-relations.html . Sustainability highlights The Company convened an event on health equity for investors and analysts in November that detailed AstraZeneca’s health equity strategy, which is embedded from the Company’s science through to healthcare delivery and community engagement. At the end of 2024, the Company’s cumulative reduction in Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions was 77.5% from the 2015 baseline. Conference call A conference call and webcast for investors and analysts will begin today, 6 February 2025, at 11:00 UK time. Details can be accessed via astrazeneca.com . Reporting calendar The Company intends to publish its Q1 2025 results on 29 April 2025. To read AstraZeneca's Full Year and Q4 2024 Financial Results press release in full, click here .

CAMBRIDGE, United Kingdom--( BUSINESS WIRE )--AstraZeneca: Revenue and EPS summary H1 2024 % Change Q2 2024 % Change $m Actual CER $m Actual CER - Product Sales 24,629 15 18 12,452 14 18 - Alliance Revenue 939 50 50 482 42 42 - Collaboration Revenue 49 (78) (78) 4 (98) (98) Total Revenue 25,617 15 18 12,938 13 17 Reported EPS $2.65 13 23 $1.24 6 15 Core 2 EPS $4.03 (1) 5 $1.98 (8) (3) Financial performance for H1 2024 (Growth numbers at constant exchange rates) Total Revenue up 18% to $25,617m, driven by an 18% increase in Product Sales and continued growth in Alliance Revenue from partnered medicines Total Revenue growth from Oncology was 22%, CVRM 22%, R&I 22%, and Rare Disease 15% Core Product Sales Gross Margin 3 of 82% Core Operating Margin of 33% Core Tax Rate of 20% Core EPS increased 5% to $4.03. The increase in Core EPS was lower than Total Revenue growth principally due to gains recognised in the prior year, specifically a $241m gain on the disposal of Pulmicort Flexhaler US rights (Q1 2023), and a $712m gain relating to updates to contractual arrangements for Beyfortus (Q2 2023) Interim dividend increased 7c to $1.00 (77.6 pence, 10.79 SEK) has been declared Guidance for FY 2024 increased, with Total Revenue and Core EPS anticipated to grow by a mid teens percentage at CER (previously a low double-digit to low teens percentage). An increase in Collaboration Revenue is not assumed in the upgraded guidance Pascal Soriot, Chief Executive Officer, AstraZeneca, said: “ Building on our strong growth in the first half of the year and continued underlying demand for our medicines we are upgrading our FY 2024 guidance for both Total Revenue and Core EPS. At our Investor Day in May we set out a new revenue ambition to deliver $80 billion of Total Revenue by 2030. This is a clear reflection of the substantial growth potential we see from both our approved medicines and those in our late-stage pipeline. Already this year we have announced five positive, potentially practice-changing Phase III studies that are anticipated to meaningfully contribute to our growth. In the year to date we have continued to make encouraging progress with several disruptive technologies, including antibody drug conjugates, bispecifics, cell and gene therapies, radioconjugates, and weight management medicines, all of which have the potential to drive our growth beyond 2030.” Key milestones achieved since the prior results announcement Positive read-outs for Imfinzi in combination with chemotherapy in muscle-invasive bladder cancer (NIAGARA), Calquence in untreated mantle cell lymphoma (ECHO), Enhertu in HR-positive, HER2-low metastatic breast cancer (DESTINY-Breast06) US approvals for Imfinzi in combination with chemotherapy followed by Imfinzi monotherapy for primary advanced or recurrent endometrial cancer that is mismatch repair deficient (DUO-E). EU approvals for Truqap in combination with Faslodex for biomarker-positive estrogen receptor-positive, HER2‑negative advanced breast cancer (CAPItello-291), Tagrisso with the addition of chemotherapy for 1st‑line EGFR m NSCLC (FLAURA2). Japan and China approvals for Tagrisso with the addition of chemotherapy for the 1st­­‑line EGFR m NSCLC (FLAURA2) Guidance Due to strong underlying growth in Product Sales and Alliance Revenue, the Company raises its Total Revenue and Core EPS guidance for FY 2024 at CER, based on the average foreign exchange rates through 2023. Total Revenue is expected to increase by a mid teens percentage (previously a low double-digit to low teens percentage) Core EPS is expected to increase by a mid teens percentage (previously a low double-digit to low teens percentage) An increase in Collaboration Revenue is not assumed in the upgraded guidance (previously assumed a substantial increase) Other operating income is expected to decrease substantially (FY 2023 included a $241m gain on the disposal of Pulmicort Flexhaler US rights, and a $712m one-time gain relating to updates to contractual arrangements for Beyfortus ) The Core Tax rate is expected to be between 18-22% The Company is unable to provide guidance on a Reported basis because it cannot reliably forecast material elements of the Reported results, including any fair value adjustments arising on acquisition-related liabilities, intangible asset impairment charges and legal settlement provisions. Please refer to the cautionary statements section regarding forward-looking statements at the end of this announcement. Currency impact If foreign exchange rates for July 2024 to December 2024 were to remain at the average rates seen in June 2024, it is anticipated that FY 2024 Total Revenue would incur a low single-digit percentage adverse impact compared to the performance at CER, and Core EPS would incur a mid single-digit percentage adverse impact. The Company’s foreign exchange rate sensitivity analysis is provided in Table 17. Table 1: Key elements of Total Revenue performance in Q2 2024 % Change Revenue type $m Actual % CER % Product Sales 12,452 14 18 Alliance Revenue 482 42 42 • $344m Enhertu (Q2 2023: $255m) • $104m Tezspire (Q2 2023: $62m) Collaboration Revenue 4 (98) (98) • Q2 2023 included $180m for COVID-19 mAbs Total Revenue 12,938 13 17 Therapy areas $m Actual % CER % Oncology 5,331 15 19 • Tagrisso up 8% (12% at CER) due to strong global demand, Calquence up 21% (22% at CER) with sustained leadership in 1L CLL. Enhertu Total Revenue up 46% (49% at CER) CVRM 3,160 18 22 • Farxiga up 29% (32% at CER) , Lokelma up 36% (41% at CER) R&I 1,905 23 26 • Breztri up 44% (47% at CER). Saphnelo up 65%, Tezspire up 97% (>2x at CER), Symbicort up 20% (25% CER) V&I 119 (57) (53) • The drop in V&I revenue was primarily driven by lower Collaboration Revenue from COVID-19 mAbs • Beyfortus revenue was $35m (Q2 2023: $2m), which more than offset a $6m decline in Synagis Rare Disease 2,147 10 14 • Ultomiris up 33% (36% at CER), partially offset by decline in Soliris of 14% (8% at CER) • Strensiq up 13% (14% at CER) and Koselugo up 43% (45% at CER) Other Medicines 276 (11) (5) Total Revenue 12,938 13 17 Regions $m Actual % CER % US 5,571 17 17 Emerging Markets 3,386 9 18 - China 1,630 13 18 - Ex-China Emerging Markets 1,756 5 18 Europe 2,732 24 24 Established RoW 1,249 (5) 6 Total Revenue 12,938 13 17 Key partnered medicines Combined sales of Enhertu , recorded by Daiichi Sankyo Company Limited (Daiichi Sankyo) and AstraZeneca, amounted $1,772m in H1 2024 (H1 2023: $1,169m). Combined sales of Tezspire , recorded by Amgen and AstraZeneca, amounted to $507m in H1 2024 (H1 2023: $257m). Table 2: Key elements of financial performance in Q2 2024 Metric Reported Reported change Core Core change Comments 4 Total Revenue $12,938m 13% Actual 17% CER $12,938m 13% Actual 17% CER • See Table 1 and the Total Revenue section of this document for further details Product Sales Gross Margin 82% Stable Actual Stable CER 83% Stable Actual Stable CER • Variations in Product Sales Gross Margin can be expected between periods due to product seasonality (e.g. FluMist and Beyfortus in H2), foreign exchange fluctuations and other effects R&D expense $3,008m 13% Actual 13% CER $2,872m 12% Actual 13% CER + Increased investment in the pipeline • Core R&D-to-Total Revenue ratio of 22% (Q2 2023: 22%) SG&A expense $4,929m -1% Actual 1% CER $3,735m 13% Actual 16% CER + Market development for recent launches and pre-launch activities • Core SG&A-to-Total Revenue ratio of 29% (Q2 2023: 29%) Other operating income and expense 5 $60m -92% Actual -92% CER $60m -92% Actual -92% CER ‒The prior year quarter included a $712m gain relating to updates to contractual arrangements for Beyfortus Operating Margin 21% Stable Actual +1pp CER 32% -6pp Actual -5pp CER • See commentary above on Gross Margin, R&D, SG&A and Other operating income and expense Net finance expense $343m -7% Actual -7% CER $285m 10% Actual 10% CER + Higher level of Net debt Tax rate 20% +7pp Actual +7pp CER 19% +2pp Actual +2pp CER • Variations in the tax rate can be expected between periods EPS $1.24 6% Actual 15% CER $1.98 -8% Actual -3% CER • Further details of differences between Reported and Core are shown in Table 12 Table 3: Pipeline highlights since prior results announcement Event Medicine Indication / Trial Event Regulatory approvals and other regulatory actions Imfinzi Primary advanced or recurrent endometrial cancer with mismatch repair deficiency (DUO-E) Regulatory approval (US), CHMP positive opinion (EU) Imfinzi + Lynparza Primary advanced or recurrent endometrial cancer with mismatch repair proficiency (DUO-E) CHMP positive opinion (EU) Tagrisso EGFR m NSCLC (1st-line) (FLAURA2) Regulatory approval (EU, JP, CN) Truqap Biomarker-positive ER-positive HER2-negative locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer (CAPItello-291) Regulatory approval (EU) Regulatory submissions or acceptances* Tagrisso EGFR m NSCLC (Stage III unresectable) (LAURA) sNDA acceptance and Priority Review (US) Dato-DXd Non-squamous NSCLC (2nd- and 3rd-line) (TROPION-Lung01) Regulatory submission (EU) sipavibart Prevention of COVID-19 (SUPERNOVA) Regulatory submission (EU) Major Phase III data readouts and other developments Calquence Mantle cell lymphoma (1st‑line) (ECHO) Primary endpoint met Dato-DXd Locally advanced or metastatic NSCLC (TROPION-Lung01) Dual primary endpoint OS not met in the intention to treat population Enhertu HER2-low breast cancer (2nd-line) (DESTINY-Breast-06) Primary endpoint met Imfinzi Muscle-invasive bladder cancer (NIAGARA) Primary endpoint met Imfinzi Adjuvant use in early-stage PD-L1 ≥25% NSCLC (Adjuvant BR.31) Primary endpoint not met Truqap Locally advanced or metastatic TNBC (CAPItello-290) Primary endpoint not met sipavibart Prevention of COVID-19 (SUPERNOVA) Primary endpoint met *US, EU and China regulatory submission denotes filing acceptance Upcoming pipeline catalysts For recent trial starts and anticipated timings of key trial readouts, please refer to the Clinical Trials Appendix, available on www.astrazeneca.com/investor-relations.html . Corporate and business development In May 2024, AstraZeneca announced its intention to build a $1.5 billion manufacturing facility in Singapore for antibody drug conjugates (ADCs), enhancing global supply of its ADC portfolio. ADCs are next-generation treatments that deliver highly potent cancer-killing agents directly to cancer cells through a targeted antibody. The planned greenfield facility, supported by the Singapore Economic Development Board, will be AstraZeneca’s first end-to-end ADC production site, fully incorporating all steps of the manufacturing process at a commercial scale. Manufacturing of ADCs is a multi-step process that comprises antibody production, synthesis of chemotherapy drug and linker, conjugation of drug-linker to the antibody, and filling of the completed ADC substance. In May 2024, AstraZeneca completed an additional $140m equity investment in Cellectis, a clinical-stage biotechnology company. The equity investment and a research collaboration agreement, announced in November 2023, will leverage the Cellectis proprietary gene editing technologies and manufacturing capabilities, to design up to 10 novel cell and gene therapy products for areas of high unmet need, including oncology, immunology and rare diseases. In Q4 2023, Cellectis received an initial payment of $105m from AstraZeneca, which comprised a $25m upfront cash payment under the terms of a research collaboration agreement and an $80m equity investment. Now that the additional $140m equity investment has closed, AstraZeneca holds a total equity stake of c.44% in Cellectis and AstraZeneca continues to treat its investment in Cellectis as an associate. In June 2024, AstraZeneca completed the acquisition of Fusion Pharmaceuticals Inc., a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing next-generation radioconjugates. The acquisition marks a major step forward in AstraZeneca delivering on its ambition to transform cancer treatment and outcomes for patients by replacing traditional regimens like chemotherapy and radiotherapy with more targeted treatments. The acquisition complements AstraZeneca’s leading oncology portfolio with the addition of the Fusion pipeline of radioconjugates, including FPI-2265, a potential new treatment for patients with mCRPC, and brings new expertise and pioneering R&D, manufacturing and supply chain capabilities in actinium-based radioconjugates to AstraZeneca. See Note 5 for further information. In July 2024, AstraZeneca completed the acquisition of Amolyt Pharma, a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing novel treatments for rare endocrine diseases. The acquisition bolsters the Alexion, AstraZeneca Rare Disease late-stage pipeline and expands on its bone metabolism franchise with the notable addition of eneboparatide (AZP-3601), a Phase III investigational therapeutic peptide with a novel mechanism of action designed to meet key therapeutic goals for hypoparathyroidism. In patients with hypoparathyroidism, a deficiency in parathyroid hormone production results in significant dysregulation of calcium and phosphate, which can lead to life-altering symptoms and complications, including chronic kidney disease. See Note 7 for further information. Sustainability highlights At the 77th World Health Assembly in Geneva, Switzerland in May, AstraZeneca convened Ministers of Health, industry, civil society and patient groups. Areas of focus for engagement, led by Ruud Dobber, EVP BioPharmaceuticals, included the need to increase early action to prevent, diagnose and treat disease and to accelerate collaboration to build resilient, equitable and net zero health systems. Conference call A conference call and webcast for investors and analysts will begin today, 25 July 2024, at 11:45 UK time. Details can be accessed via astrazeneca.com . Reporting calendar The Company intends to publish its 9M and Q3 2024 results on 12 November 2024. To read AstraZeneca's H1 and Q2 2024 Financial Results press release in full including the glossary, please click here . 1 Constant exchange rates. The differences between Actual Change and CER Change are due to foreign exchange movements between periods in 2024 vs. 2023. CER financial measures are not accounted for according to generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) because they remove the effects of currency movements from Reported results. 2 Core financial measures are adjusted to exclude certain items. The differences between Reported and Core measures are primarily due to costs relating to the amortisation of intangibles, impairments, legal settlements and restructuring charges. A full reconciliation between Reported EPS and Core EPS is provided in Table 11 and Table 12 in the Financial performance section of this document. 3 The calculations for Reported and Core Product Sales Gross Margin exclude the impact of Alliance Revenue and Collaboration Revenue. 4 In Table 2, the plus and minus symbols denote the directional impact of the item being discussed, e.g. a ‘+’ symbol next to a comment related to the R&D expense indicates that the item resulted in an increase in the R&D spend relative to the prior year. 5 Income from disposals of assets and businesses, where the Group does not retain a significant ongoing economic interest, continue to be recorded in Other operating income and expense in the Company’s financial statements.