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Hikma Pharmaceuticals Plc
19 March 2020
Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC
(the 'Company')
Publication of 2019 Annual Report and Notice of AGM
LEI: 549300BNS685UXH4JI75
The Company will today publish on its website, www.hikma.com ,
the Annual Report for the year ended
31 December 2019 (the '2019 Annual Report').
Hard copy versions of the following documents will be sent to
those shareholders who have elected to receive paper communication
on or about 19 March 2020:
-- 2019 Annual Report
-- 2020 Notice of Annual General Meeting
-- Proxy form for the 2020 Annual General Meeting
Shareholders who have not elected to receive paper communication
will be sent communications notifying them of the availability of
these documents on the Company's website.
In compliance with Listing Rule 9.6.1 of the UK Financial
Conduct Authority ('FCA'), the aforementioned documents will be
submitted to the UK Listing Authority and will be available for
public inspection at the
National Storage Mechanism ('NSM') www.morningstar.co.uk/uk/NSM
The information included in the unaudited preliminary results
announcement released on 27 February 2020, together with the
information in the Appendices to this announcement which is
extracted from the 2019 Annual Report, constitute the materials
required by the FCA's Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rule
6.3.5R. This announcement is not a substitute for reading the 2019
Annual Report in full. Page and note references in the Appendices
below refer to page and note references in the 2019 Annual
Report.
The Company's Annual General Meeting ('AGM') will be held at
10:00 am on Thursday 30 April 2020 at Sofitel, St James, 6 Waterloo
Place, London SW14 4AN.
n light of the Covid-19 situation, the Board is putting in place
arrangements for shareholders who may not be able to attend the
meeting in person. Shareholders may listen to the meeting remotely
using the details below. Please be aware that such remote listening
is at the discretion of the AGM Chairman and connectivity cannot be
guaranteed. Shareholders listening remotely will not be counted as
being present at the meeting and, therefore, will not be able to
vote at the meeting and will not have the ability to speak or ask
questions. Shareholders listening remotely are encouraged to do the
following in advance of the meeting:
1. Lodge your proxy votes with the registrar (
www.hikmashares.com ) in accordance with the instructions contained
in the Notice of AGM which has separately been made available to
shareholders - these will be counted in the votes for the
meeting.
2. Submit any questions to the Company Secretary (
cosec@hikma.uk.com ) - these questions will be answered at the
meeting in the normal way.
Telephone
1. Dial the appropriate telephone number from the list below.
2. Enter the meeting ID (577 822 004) followed by #.
3. There is no participant ID, therefore, press #.
4. You will automatically be placed on mute and will not be able to speak
UK: +442038924456
Jordan: +96265802909
US: +16142414100
Other international numbers available:
https://hikma.zoom.us/zoomconference
Meeting ID: 577 822 004
Web-Based Access
1. Open a web browser, ideally Chrome
2. Enter the web address https://hikma.zoom.us/j/577822004
3. Choose to 'Join with Computer Audio'
4. You will automatically be placed on mute and will not be able to speak
Skype Access
1. Open a web browser
2. Enter the web address https://hikma.zoom.us/skype/577822004
3. Choose to 'Join Zoom Meeting'
4. You will automatically be placed on mute and will not be able to speak
The Board encourages shareholders to monitor the Company's
website and regulatory news services for any updates in relation to
the AGM that may need to be provided and encourages shareholders to
submit their proxies as early as possible, as the situation may
change. Should shareholders have any questions, please visit the
www.hikmashares.com website or contact the Company Secretary at
cosec@hikma.uk.com
Enquiries:
Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC
Peter Speirs
Company Secretary
19 March 2020
Appendix 1 - Principal Risks and Uncertainties
The Group faces risks from a range of sources that could have a
material impact on our financial commitments and ability to trade
in the future. The Board of Directors has performed a robust
assessment to determine the principal risks for the Group
considering our risk context and with input from executive
management. Effectively managing these risks is directly linked to
the performance of our strategic KPIs and the delivery of the
strategic priorities outlined on pages 16-19. Our principal risks
are set out below with examples of management actions that help to
control the risk. The Board recognises that certain risk factors
that influence these risks are outside the control of management.
The Board is satisfied that the principal risks are being managed
appropriately and consistently with the target risk appetite. The
set of principal risks should not be considered as an exhaustive
list of all the risks the Group faces.
Risk and description Mitigating actions
Industry dynamics
The commercial viability
of the industry and business * Growth and expansion in existing markets with new
model we operate may change products and in new
significantly as a result
of political action, economic
factors, societal pressures, * therapeutic areas
regulatory interventions
or changes to participants
in the value chain of * Portfolio management programmes to focus on strategic
the industry. products that support
* revenue, profit and margin targets
* Development of capacity and diversification of
capability through
* differentiated technology
* Capital investment in the countries in which we
operate to ensure continued
* market access
* Active product life cycle and pricing management
* Continuous alignment of commercial and R&D
organisations to identify market opportunities and
meet demand through internal portfolio
* Collaboration with external partners for development
and in-licensing partnerships
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Product Pipeline
Identifying, developing
and registering new products * Established Chief Scientific Officer role and
that meet market needs globalised R&D function
and are aligned with Hikma's
strategy
to provide continuous * Integrated selection process for pipeline products
source of future growth. with commercial teams
* Optimise use of our expansive global product
portfolio with increased focus on
* specialty products with high value and
differentiation
* Strategic oversight of pipeline delivery through
dedicated global project
* management office
* Product-related acquisitions to bolster pipeline
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Organisational development
Developing, maintaining
and adapting organisational * Strengthened teams with key talent appointed to fill
structures, management strategic regional and
processes and controls,
and talent pipeline to
enable effective delivery * global positions
by the business in the
face of rapid and constant
internal and external * Embedded Group-wide human capital management system
change.
* Developed global programmes that attract, manage and
develop talent within
* the organisation, such as the Lead Forward programme
(see page 41 for details)
* Ongoing updates to organisation design, structures
and accountabilities to maintain empowerment in
decision-making and bring appropriate level of
governance
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Reputation
Building and maintaining
trusted and successful * Active external communications, and investor
partnerships with our engagement programme, to build awareness of Group
stakeholders relies on strategy and purpose
developing and sustaining
our reputation as one
of our most valuable assets. * Internal and external monitoring and management of
issues that may impact reputation (including complex
business and stakeholder environment related to drug
pricing,
* and the manufacture, sale and distribution of opioid
products)
* Independent external review of Corporate Social
Responsibility (CSR) activities
* to support continuous improvement and effectiveness
of programme
* Establishment and development of strategic industry
and community partnerships
* Deployment of internal communication programmes to
support employee engagement
* Continuing to strengthen communication and corporate
affairs capabilities
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Ethics and compliance
Maintaining a culture
underpinned by ethical * Board level oversight from the Compliance,
decision-making, with Responsibility and Ethics Committee
appropriate internal controls
to ensure staff and third
parties comply with our * (see page 73 for details)
Code of Conduct, associated
policies and procedures,
as well as all applicable * Code of Conduct approved by the Board and delivered
legislation. to all employees
* Initiated programme to automate third-party due
diligence and oversight programme
* Developed and implemented policies and procedures to
ensure compliance with new laws and regulations,
including US pharmaceutical pricing transparency,
California Consumer Privacy Act
* Active participation in international anti-corruption
initiatives
* Update and implementation of compliance programmes,
including anti-bribery and corruption, sales and
marketing practices, data privacy, and other areas
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Information and cyber security, technology and infrastructure
Ensuring integrity, confidentiality,
availability and resilience * IT organisational structure designed to enable
of data, securing information coordinated, consistent and comprehensive enterprise
stored and/or processed approach
internally or externally
from cyber and non-cyber
threats, maintaining and * Industry-standard information security solutions and
developing technology best practice processes adopted and adapted for local
systems that enable business and Group requirements
processes, and ensuring
infrastructure supports
the organisation effectively. * Cyber-risk activity monitored and controls updated to
combat evolving threats
* Partnership established with strategic third parties
to implement and maintain a robust Group-wide
information security framework
* Roll out of enterprise-wide standardisation
initiative incorporating data management and access
control
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Legal, regulatory and intellectual property
Complying with laws and
regulations, and their * Appropriate response to complex litigation activity
application. Managing related to the manufacture, sale and distribution of
litigation, governmental opioid products
investigations, sanctions,
contractual terms and
conditions and adapting * Rigorous assessment and monitoring of litigation
to their changes while activity in US pharmaceutical environment
preserving shareholder
values, business integrity
and reputation. * Continuous assessment of developments in legal and
regulatory frameworks and impact on the organisation
* Internal communication and training on policies and
processes drives awareness and understanding and
builds a compliance culture
* External advice procured to provide independent
services and ensure highest standards
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Inorganic growth
Identifying, accurately
pricing and realising * Extensive due diligence of each acquisition in
expected benefits from partnership with external support in order to
acquisitions or divestments, strategically identify, value, and execute
licensing, transactions
or other business development
activities.
* The Board spends a significant amount of time
reviewing major acquisitions proposed by the
Executive Committee to ensure strategic alignment
* Post-acquisition performance (financial and
non-financial) monitored closely to ensure
integration and delivery on business plan
* Post-transaction reviews highlight opportunities to
improve effectiveness of processes
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Active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) and third-party risk management
Maintaining availability
of supply, quality and * Continuity of API supply maintained for high-value
competitiveness of API products through alternative API suppliers, stocking
purchases and ensuring strategies, and supply chain modelling
proper understanding and
control of third-party
risks. * Rigorous selection process for API suppliers and
focus on building long-term supply contracts
* Vertically integrated plant in Jordan to synthesise
selected strategic APIs
* Benchmarking, price negotiation and alternate
sourcing programmes ensure competitiveness
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Crisis response and business continuity
Preparedness, response,
continuity and recovery * Continued strengthening of central oversight of
from crisis events, such systems, processes, and capabilities
as natural catastrophe,
economic turmoil, operational
issues, political crisis, * to enhance our Group-wide resilience and crisis
and regulatory intervention. preparedness
* Implemented crisis management framework to enhance
our ability to respond effectively to crises, and to
expedite the restoration of critical processes after
disruption (example activations include: Jordan
warehouse fire incident, COVID-19 outbreak)
* Established crisis response training programme to
develop employee capability across the Group
* Identified key third parties involved in preparedness,
response and recovery
* Corporate insurance programme aligned to ensure
appropriate coverage of high-impact, low-likelihood
events
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Product quality and safety
Maintaining compliance
with current Good Practices * Establishment of a Hikma Quality Council (see page 7)
for Manufacturing (cGMP), to provide oversight and share
Laboratory (cGLP), Distribution
(cGDP) and Pharmacovigilance
(cGVP) by staff, and ensuring * best practice across the Group
compliance is maintained
by all relevant third
parties involved in these * Quality and safety culture driven throughout the
processes. organisation by global initiatives, and regularly
reinforced by communication from senior executives
* Global implementation of quality systems that ensure
valid consistent manufacturing processes leading to
the production of quality products
* Facilities maintained as inspection-ready for
assessment by relevant regulators
* Documented procedures continuously improved and
regular staff training
* Maintained environment and health certifications and
drove continuous improvements
* Continuous monitoring of the safety of products to
detect any change to risk-benefit
* Global pharmacovigilance programme in place
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Financial control and reporting
Effectively managing income,
expenditure, assets and * Extensive financial control procedures implemented,
liabilities, liquidity, including increased proportion of automated controls,
exchange rates, tax uncertainty, assessed annually as part of the financial compliance
debtor and associated monitoring programme
activities, and in reporting
accurately, in a timely
manner and in compliance * Network of banking partners maintained for lending
with statutory requirements and deposits
and accounting standards.
* Management monitors debtor payments and takes
precautionary measures and action where necessary
* Selected hedging of exchange rate and interest rate
exposure
* External advice to help manage tax exposures and
upgraded internal tax control systems
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Appendix 2 - Directors' Responsibility Statement
Directors are responsible for preparing the Annual Report and
the financial statements in accordance with applicable laws and
regulations.
Company law requires the directors to prepare financial
statements for each financial year. Under that law the directors
have prepared the group financial statements in accordance with
International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs) as adopted by
the European Union and company financial statements in accordance
with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (United
Kingdom Accounting
Standards, comprising FRS 101 "Reduced Disclosure Framework",
and applicable law). In preparing the group financial statements,
the directors have also elected to comply with IFRSs, issued by the
International Accounting Standards Board (IASB). Under company law
the directors must not approve the financial statements unless they
are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of
affairs of the
group and company and of the profit or loss of the group and
company for that period. In preparing the financial statements, the
directors are required to:
-- select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently
-- state whether applicable IFRSs as adopted by the European
Union and IFRSs issued by IASB have been followed for the group
financial statements and United Kingdom Accounting Standards,
comprising FRS 101, have been followed for the company financial
statements, subject to any material departures disclosed and
explained in the financial statements
-- make judgements and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent
-- prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis
unless it is inappropriate to presume that the group and company
will continue in business
The directors are also responsible for safeguarding the assets
of the group and company and hence for taking reasonable steps for
the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
The directors are responsible for keeping adequate accounting
recordsthat are sufficient to show and explain the group and
company's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any
time the
financial position of the group and company and enable them to
ensure that the financial statements and the Directors'
Remuneration Report comply with the Companies Act 2006 and, as
regards the group financial statements, Article 4 of the IAS
Regulation.
The directors are responsible for the maintenance and integrity
of the company's website. Legislation in the United Kingdom
governing the preparation and dissemination of financial statements
may differ from
legislation in other jurisdictions.
We confirm to the best of our knowledge:
-- the financial statements, prepared in accordance with
International Financial Reporting Standards, give a true and fair
view of the assets, liabilities, financial position and profit or
loss of Hikma and the undertakings included in the consolidation
taken as a whole
-- the Strategic report includes a fair review of the
development and performance of the business and the position of
Hikma and the undertakings included in the consolidation taken as a
whole, together with a description of the principal risks and
uncertainties that they face
-- the Annual Report and financial statements, taken as a whole,
are fair, balanced and understandable and provide the information
necessary for shareholders to assess Hikma's performance, business
model and strategy
By order of the Board
Said Darwazah
Executive Chairman
26 February 2020
Sigurdur Olafsson
Chief Executive Officer
26 February 2020
Appendix 3 - Related Party Transactions
39. Related parties
Transactions between Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC (Hikma) and its
subsidiaries (together, the Group) have been eliminated on
consolidation and are not disclosed in this note. Transactions
between the Group and its associates, joint ventures and other
related parties are disclosed below.
Trading transactions:
During the year ended 31 December 2019, the Group entered into
the following transactions with related parties:
Boehringer Ingelheim GmbH (BI): is a related party of Hikma
because BI owns 16.5% (2018: 16.6%) of the share capital of Hikma,
controls 11.8% (2018: 11.8%) of the voting capital of Hikma, has
the right to appoint a director of Hikma and a senior executive of
BI holds a directorship of Hikma. The Group total sales to BI
amounted to $64.7 million (2018: $66.6 million) and the Group total
purchases from BI amounted to $1 million (2018: $5.1 million). As
at the year end, the amount owed from BI to the Group was $7.3
million (2018: $18.1 million). Additionally, balances arising from
the acquisition of the Columbus business from BI relating to
contingent consideration are disclosed in Notes 24, 28 and 31.
Capital Bank, Jordan : is a related party of Hikma because one
director of Hikma is the founder and former Chief Executive Officer
of Capital Bank. At the year end, total cash balance at Capital
Bank was $8 million (2018: $7.5 million) and utilisation of
facilities granted by Capital Bank to the Group amounted to $nil
(2018: $nil).The interest expenses/commissions amounted to $0.8
million (2018: $0.7 million). The interest income is within market
rate.
Darhold Limited (Darhold): is a related party of Hikma because
three directors of Hikma jointly constitute the majority of
directors and shareholders (with immediate family members) in
Darhold and because Darhold owns 24.76% (2018: 24.85%) of the share
and voting capital of Hikma. Other than dividends (as paid to all
shareholders), there were no transactions between the Group and
Darhold Limited during the year.
Hikmacure Limited (Hikmacure): is a related party of Hikma
because Hikmacure is a 50:50 joint venture (JV) with MIDROC
Pharmaceuticals Limited (MIDROC). Hikma and MIDROC have invested in
Hikmacure in equal proportions of $2.5 million each in cash (2018:
$2.5 million). During 2017 Hikma and MIDROC have agreed not to
proceed with and to liquidate the venture. During 2018, Hikmacure
granted two loans of $2.3 million each to the Group and MIDROC.
HMS Holdings SAL (HMS): is a related party of Hikma because HMS
is owned by the family of two directors of Hikma. Other than
dividends (as paid to all shareholders), there were no transactions
between the Group and HMS during the year.
Hubei Haosun Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd (Haosun ): is a related
party of Hikma because the Group holds a non-controlling interest
of 49% joint venture (JV) with Haosun (2018: 49%). During 2019,
total purchases from Haosun were $3 million (2018: $2.3 million).
At 31 December 2019, the amount owed from Hubei Haosun
Pharmaceutical to the Group amounted to $0.2million (2018: $0.2
million).
Labatec Pharma (Labatec): is a related party of the Group
because Labatec is owned by the family of two directors of Hikma.
During 2019, total Group sales to Labatec amounted to $2 million
(2018: $2.9 million), and total Group purchases amounted to $0.3
million (2018: $nil). As at the year end, the amount owed by
Labatec to the Group was $0.4 million (2018: $0.3 million).
Remuneration of key management personnel
The remuneration of the key management personnel (comprising the
Executive Directors, Non-Executive Directors and the senior
management as set out in the Governances' report) of the Group is
set out below in aggregate for each of the categories specified in
IAS 24 'Related Party Disclosures'. Further information about the
remuneration of the individual Directors is provided in the audited
part of the Remuneration Committee report on pages 75 to 103.
2019 2018
$m $m
Short-term employee benefits 16.3 17.4
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Share-based payments 9.5 8
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Post-employment benefits 0.2 0.1
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Other benefits 0.8 0.8
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26.8 26.3
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About Hikma
Hikma helps put better health within reach every day for
millions of people in more than 50 countries around the world. For
more than 40 years, we've been creating high-quality medicines and
making them accessible to the people who need them. Headquartered
in the UK, we are a global company with a local presence across the
United States (US), the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) and
Europe, and we use our unique insight and expertise to transform
cutting-edge science into innovative solutions that transform
people's lives. We're committed to our customers, and the people
they care for, and by thinking creatively and acting practically,
we provide them with a broad range of branded and non-branded
generic medicines. Together, our 8,600 colleagues are helping to
shape a healthier world that enriches all our communities. We are a
leading licensing partner, and through our venture capital arm, are
helping bring innovative health technologies to people around the
world. For more information, please visit: www.hikma.com
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