Sanofi Delivers 2016 Sales and Business EPS(1) Growth at CER(2)

Paris, February 8, 2017

Sanofi Delivers 2016 Sales and Business EPS⁽¹⁾ Growth at CER⁽²⁾

(1) In order to facilitate an understanding of operational performance, Sanofi comments on the business net income statement. Business net income is a non-GAAP financial measure (see Appendix 11 for definitions). The consolidated income statement for Q4 2016 and 2016 is provided in Appendix 4 and a reconciliation of business net income to IFRS net income reported is set forth in Appendix 3; (2) changes in net sales are expressed at constant exchange rates (CER) unless otherwise indicated (see Appendix 11); (3) Merial information is provided in appendix 5; (4) See page 8; (5) 2016 Business EPS was €5.68.

2016 fourth-quarter and full-year Sanofi sales

In the fourth quarter of 2016, Company sales were €8,867 million, up 3.3% on a reported basis. Exchange rate movements had a negative effect of 0.1 percentage points. At CER, Company sales increased 3.4%.

In 2016, Company sales were €33,821 million, down 0.7% on a reported basis. Exchange rate movements had an unfavorable effect of 1.9 percentage points reflecting mainly the adverse evolution of the Argentine Peso, Chinese Yuan, Mexican Peso and British Pound, which more than offset the positive effects from the Japanese Yen. At CER, Company sales increased 1.2%.

2016 performance included a negative currency impact related to the change of exchange rate applied for the translation of Venezuela operations, resulting from the evolution of the exchange system in February 2016 as well as from the persistent inability to exchange Venezuelan bolivars for U.S. dollars at the privileged official rate. In addition, in the first half of 2015, Sanofi benefited from a significant increase in product demand in Venezuela, due to buying patterns associated with local market conditions. As a consequence, sales in Venezuela were €18 million in 2016 compared to €455 million in 2015. Excluding Venezuela, Company sales increased 3.7% and 2.6% in the fourth quarter and in 2016, respectively.

Global Business Units

The table below presents sales by Global Business Units (GBU) and reflects the organization of Sanofi which became effective as of January 1, 2016. This structure drives deeper specialization, simplifies reporting and provides clear focus on growth drivers. Please note that in Emerging Markets, Specialty Care and Diabetes and Cardiovascular sales are included in the General Medicines and Emerging Markets GBU.

(a) Does not include Emerging Markets sales- see definition page 8; (b) Includes Emerging Markets sales for Diabetes & Cardiovascular and Specialty Care; (c) Excluding Venezuela: -1.2%; (d) Excluding Venezuela: +1.4%; (e) Excluding Venezuela: +9.0%; (f) Excluding Venezuela: +2.6%

Global Franchises

The tables below present fourth quarter and full year 2016 sales by global franchise, including Emerging Markets, to facilitate comparisons. Appendix 1 provides a reconciliation of sales by GBU and franchise.

 (6) See Appendix 11 for definitions of financial indicators.

(a) Excluding Venezuela : +17.6%; (b) Excluding Venezuela : +18.8%; (c) Excluding Venezuela : +0.2%; (d) Excluding Venezuela :+10.8%; (e) Excluding Venezuela : -4.9%; (f) Excluding Venezuela: +3.8%; (g) Excluding Venezuela: +1.4%; (h) Excluding Venezuela: -0.9%; (i) Excluding Venezuela: +2.5%; (j) Excluding Venezuela: +6.1%;
(k) Excluding Venezuela: +9.0%; (l) Excluding Venezuela: +13.2%; (m) Excluding Venezuela: +2.6%; (n) Excluding Venezuela: +7.0%.

Pharmaceuticals

Fourth-quarter Pharmaceuticals sales increased 3.4% to €7,515 million driven by Multiple Sclerosis, Rare Disease and Cardiovascular franchises. In 2016, Pharmaceuticals sales were up 0.2% to €29,244 million. Excluding Venezuela, 2016 sales Pharmaceuticals increased 1.6%.

Rare Disease franchise

In the fourth quarter, Rare Disease sales increased 9.7% to €716 million driven by the accrual of patients worldwide and strong performance of the franchise in Emerging Markets. In 2016, Rare Disease sales were up 11.7% to €2,777 million.

In the fourth quarter, Gaucher (Cerezyme^® and Cerdelga^®) sales increased 9.9% to €213 million, driven by Cerezyme^® growth in Emerging Markets (up 34.7% to €57 million) and the increasing contribution of Cerdelga^® (€29 million, up 27.3%). In 2016, Gaucher sales increased 9.6% to €854 million.

Sales of Fabrazyme^® were up 13.9% to €182 million in the fourth quarter, due to a continued accrual of new patients. In 2016, sales of Fabrazyme^® were up 14.7% to €674 million.

Fourth-quarter Myozyme^®/Lumizyme^® sales increased 15.6% to €192 million, mainly due to new patient accruals and increased worldwide diagnosis. In 2016, sales of Myozyme^®/Lumizyme^® increased 13.5% to €725 million.

Multiple Sclerosis franchise

Fourth-quarter Multiple Sclerosis (MS) sales increased 37.1% to €484 million, reflecting strong Aubagio^® and Lemtrada^® performance in the U.S. and Europe as well as the increasing sales contribution from Emerging Markets and the Rest of the World. In 2016, MS sales were up 56.1% to €1,720 million.

In the fourth quarter, Aubagio^® sales increased 34.2% to €367 million driven by the U.S. (up 34.5% to €265 million) and Europe (up 31.7% to €79 million). Aubagio^® is currently the fastest growing oral disease modifying therapy in the Multiple Sclerosis market with prescription share of 8.8% in the U.S. (IMS NPA TRX -Q4 2016). In 2016, Aubagio^® sales were up 49.7% to €1,295 million.

Fourth-quarter Lemtrada^® sales increased 46.9% to €117 million, including €67 million in the U.S. (up 50.0%) and €39 million in Europe (up 41.4%). In 2016, Lemtrada^® sales were up 79.0% to €425 million.

Oncology franchise

Fourth-quarter Oncology sales decreased 3.9% to €369 million. Growth of Jevtana^®, Thymoglobulin^® and Mozobil^® was offset by lower Taxotere^® and Eloxatin^® sales. In 2016, Oncology sales were €1,453 million, down 2.2%.

Jevtana^® sales were up 8.3% to €92 million in the fourth quarter led by Europe (up 12.5% to €35 million) and Japan. Full-year Jevtana^® sales were up 11.5% to €358 million.

In the fourth quarter, Thymoglobulin^® sales were up 10.1% to €77 million supported by the performance in the U.S.
(up 16.2% to €43 million). In 2016, Thymoglobulin^® sales were up 10.9% to €281 million.

Fourth-quarter Eloxatin^® sales were down 27.6% to €41 million reflecting generic competition in Canada. Over the same period, Taxotere^® sales decreased 12.2% (to €42 million) due to continuous generic competition in Japan. In 2016, Taxotere^® and Eloxatin^® sales were down 17.1% (€179 million) and 21.6% (€170 million), respectively.

Diabetes franchise

(a) Excluding Venezuela: -1.2%;

In the fourth quarter, Diabetes sales increased 1.9% to €1,945 million, including lower Lantus^® sales in the U.S. Fourth-quarter U.S. Diabetes sales were up 5.5% to €1,131 million. Sales in Emerging Markets increased 4.1% to €365 million. Sales in Europe were €318 million, a decrease of 5.6%. In 2016, Diabetes sales were €7,341 million, down 1.8%.

Fourth-quarter sales of Sanofi glargine (Lantus^® and Toujeo^®) increased 3.5% to €1,701 million. In the U.S., Sanofi glargine sales of €1,100 million were up 7.0%. In Europe, Sanofi glargine sales decreased 5.4% to €240 million due to biosimilar competition in several European markets. In 2016, Sanofi glargine sales were €6,363 million, down 1.8%.

Over the quarter, Lantus^® sales were €1,463 million down 5.1%. In the U.S., Lantus^® sales decreased 1.8% to €931 million mainly reflecting lower average net price and patients switching to Toujeo^®. In Europe, fourth-quarter Lantus^® sales were €199 million (down 17.4%) due to biosimilar competition and patients switching to Toujeo^®. In Emerging Markets, sales were stable at €243 million impacted by lower sales in Russia. In 2016, Lantus^® sales were €5,714 million, down 9.4%.

Fourth-quarter Toujeo^® sales were €238 million of which €169 million were recorded in the U.S. and €41million in Europe. The global roll-out of this product continues and Toujeo^® is available in 45 countries. In Japan, the two-week prescription limit was lifted in September 2016, resulting in a significant increase in market share (10.8% in December 2016- based on IMS basal insulin share market in value). Full-year Toujeo^® sales were €649 million (versus €164 million in 2015).

Amaryl^® sales were €89 million, down 1.1% in the fourth quarter, of which €73 million were generated in Emerging Markets (up 4.1%). In 2016, Amaryl^® sales were €362 million, down 3.8%.

Fourth-quarter Apidra^® sales decreased 9.6% to €95 million, reflecting lower sales in the U.S. (down 31.0% to €29 million) and Europe (down 6.1% to €32 million), which offset the performance in Emerging Markets (up 33.3% to €22 million). In 2016, Apidra^® sales decreased 1.1% to €367 million.

Since January 2017, Soliqua(TM) 100/33 (insulin glargine 100 Units/mL & lixisenatide 33 mcg/mL injection; lixisenatide was in-licensed from Zealand Pharma) has been available in the U.S. Soliqua 100/33 is indicated for the treatment of adults with type 2 diabetes inadequately controlled on basal insulin (less than 60 Units daily) or lixisenatide. Sanofi is offering Soliqua(TM) 100/33 at a $0 co-pay (see press release from January 4, 2017) for eligible U.S. patients with commercial insurance and is working to secure market access from payers. Sanofi is also offering a tailored support program, Soliqua(TM) 100/33 COACH, at no cost to patients who have been prescribed the product.

Cardiovascular franchise

Praluent^® (alirocumab, collaboration with Regeneron) was launched in the U.S., in a number of European markets and Japan in 2015 and 2016. Fourth-quarter Praluent^® sales were €37 million of which €30 million were in the U.S. and €6 million in Europe. Full-year Praluent^® sales were €105 million reflecting significant payer utilization management restrictions in the U.S. and limited market access in Europe.

In January 2017, the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware issued an injunction that requires Sanofi and Regeneron to stop marketing, selling and manufacturing Praluent^® in the U.S. starting from February 21, 2017. Until that date, Praluent^® remains available in the U.S. Sanofi and Regeneron filed a motion with the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit to stay (suspend) the injunction pending the appeal of the judgment upholding the validity of Amgen's patents for antibodies targeting PCSK9 as well as the injunction ruling.

Fourth-quarter and 2016 Multaq^® sales were €94 million (up 10.6%) and €353 million (up 3.8%), respectively.

Established Rx Products

(a) Excluding Venezuela: -1.1%; (b) Excluding Venezuela: -17.1%; (c) Excluding Venezuela: -0.7%; (d) Excluding Venezuela: +0.5%; (e) Excluding Venezuela: -2.3%;
(f) Excluding Venezuela: -3.2%; (g) Excluding Venezuela: -4.9%;

In the fourth quarter, Established Rx Products sales decreased 1.3% to €2,568 million, reflecting generic competition to Plavix^® in Japan, and the low basis for comparison from the recall of Auvi-Q^® in the fourth quarter of 2015. In Emerging Markets, Established Rx Products sales increased 0.9% to €946 million driven by the performance of Lovenox^®. In the U.S., Established Rx Products sales increased 22.4% (to €371 million) mainly due to the low basis for comparison from the recall Auvi-Q^® in the prior period. In Europe, Established Rx Products sales decreased 3.3% to €911 million. Full-year Established Rx Products sales decreased 6.8% to €10,311 million and 4.9% excluding Venezuela.

Lovenox^® sales increased 0.7% to €414 million in the fourth quarter, driven by strong performance in Emerging Markets (up 12.2% to €124 million), which offset the impact of generic competition in the U.S. (down 27.8% to €13 million) and lower sales in Europe (down 1.5% to €255 million). In September, two enoxaparin biosimilars were approved in the European Union. In 2016, Lovenox^® sales were €1,636 million, down 1.7%.

In the fourth quarter, Plavix^® sales were down 20.0% to €363 million due to generic competition in Japan that started in June 2015 (sales in Japan were down 49.3% to €82 million). In 2016, Plavix^® sales decreased 18.8% to €1,544 million.

Fourth-quarter Renvela^®/Renagel^® sales decreased 2.5% to €235 million.  In the U.S. where Sanofi expects generic competition in the first half of 2017, fourth-quarter sales were down 0.5% to €194 million. In Europe, Renvela^®/Renagel^® sales were down 24.0% to €19 million due to generic competition. Full-year Renvela^®/Renagel^® sales were down 1.1% to €922 million.

Aprovel^®/Avapro^® sales were down 1.8% (to €163 million) and down 7.0% (to €681 million) in the fourth quarter and the full year, respectively.

In the fourth quarter of 2015, Sanofi recalled Auvi-Q^®/Allerject^® in the U.S. and Canada. The negative impact of this recall on sales was -€122 million, which corresponded mainly to the reversal of sales of the product since the beginning of 2015. Sanofi no longer commercializes this product and no sales were recorded in 2016. 

Consumer Healthcare

(a) Excluding Venezuela: +1.4%;

In the fourth quarter, Consumer Healthcare (CHC) sales increased 2.7% to €834 million driven by the performance in Europe, reflecting an early cough and cold season, partially offset by lower sales in Russia. Excluding the divestiture of several small products, sales of CHC were up 3.2% in the fourth quarter.

Fourth-quarter CHC sales in the U.S. increased 4.6% to €209 million despite increased competitive environment in the allergy category. In Emerging Markets, sales decreased 3.2% to €326 million reflecting lower sales in Russia due to the challenging local economic situation. In the quarter, sales in Europe were up 9.5% to €229 million due an early start of cough and cold season, mainly in France, despite the divesture of small products. Adjusting for these divestitures, CHC sales in Europe were up 11.1% in the fourth quarter. Full-year CHC sales reached €3,330 million, down 1.6% (up 2.7% excluding Venezuela and the divestiture of several small products).

Sanofi and Boehringer Ingelheim recently announced that the exchange of Sanofi's animal health business (Merial) and Boehringer Ingelheim's consumer healthcare (CHC) business was successfully closed in most markets on January 1st 2017. The closing of the disposal of Merial in Mexico and the swap of Merial and CHC in India have been delayed pending receipt of certain regulatory approvals. The transactions in both countries are expected to close early 2017.

Generics

In the fourth quarter, Generics sales increased 0.2% to €468 million driven by Emerging Markets (up 5.1% to €209 million) and Japan, which more than offset for the U.S. (down 6.8% to €43 million) and Europe (down 6.6% to €192 million). In 2016, Generics sales were up 0.7% to €1,854 million (up 2.5% excluding Venezuela).

As announced in our 2020 strategic roadmap, Sanofi has carefully reviewed all options for our Generics business in Europe and recently made the definitive decision to initiate a carve-out process expected to be completed by the end of 2018. Importantly, Sanofi confirms its commitment to Generics in other parts of the world with a greater focus on the Emerging Markets.

Vaccines

*Comparability based on the new presentation of VaxServe sales (see below)
 (a) Excluding Venezuela: +9.0%;

Fourth quarter consolidated Vaccines sales were up 3.7% to €1,352 million mainly driven by the Polio/Pertussis/Hib (PPH) franchise both in the U.S. (total US sales up 7.8% to €704 million) and in Emerging Markets (total Emerging Markets sales up 7.3% to €521 million) despite early flu shipments in the U.S. in the third quarter. In Europe, vaccines sales were down 46.3% to €44 million mainly reflecting both (i) supply issues with Repevax^® and (ii) sales from Sanofi to Sanofi Pasteur MSD deferred to 2017 in connection with the buy-back of inventory as part of the termination of Sanofi Pasteur MSD joint-venture. In 2016, sales of Sanofi Pasteur increased 8.8% to €4,577 million mainly driven by the PPH franchise, the benefits from our flu differentiation strategy and, to a lesser extent, the dengue launch.

In the fourth quarter, Polio/Pertussis/Hib vaccines sales increased 16.5% to €544 million reflecting supply improvements of Pentacel^® in the U.S. (€119 million versus €53 million in the fourth quarter of 2015). Customer allocations for Pentacel^® were removed in December 2016 and both private and public channels have now full access to Pentacel to meet their needs. In Emerging Markets, PPH sales increased 5.1% to €304 million driven by the growth of Hexaxim^®, partially offset by the impact of local market disruption in China. Full-year PPH sales were up 12.7% to €1,495 million.

Fourth-quarter Influenza vaccines sales were down 5.3% to €416 million due to early shipments in the U.S. in the third quarter. Sales of Influenza vaccines were down 14.0% to €280 million in the U.S. in the fourth quarter. In 2016, Influenza vaccines sales increased 16.6% to €1,521 million, reflecting Sanofi Pasteur's strategy to offer a portfolio of differentiated influenza vaccines. 2016 was a new record year for the Influenza franchise of Sanofi Pasteur.

Adult Booster vaccines sales decreased 15.3% to €129 million in the fourth quarter, as a result of lower sales in Europe due to a Repevax^® supply disruption. In the U.S. adult Booster vaccines sales were down 2.0% to €100 million. Full-year sales of Adult Booster vaccines decreased 15.5% to €417 million mainly driven by supply issues with Repevax^® and increased competitive pressure towards Adacel^® in the US.

Dengvaxia^®, the world's first dengue vaccine, is now approved in 14 countries (Bolivia, Brazil, Cambodia, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Indonesia, Mexico, Paraguay, Peru, Thailand, Singapore Venezuela and the Philippines). As expected, sales of Dengvaxia^® were limited (€5 million) in the fourth quarter as no new immunization programs were implemented. These sales were generated in the private market and by the public vaccination program launched in Paraná State in Brazil in the third quarter. In 2016, Dengvaxia^® sales were €55 million.

Fourth-quarter Menactra^® sales were up 1.0% to €107 million, €93 million of which was generated in the U.S (up 7.1%) reflecting the market leadership of Menactra^®. In 2016, sales of Menactra^® increased 4.8% to €586 million.

Fourth-quarter and full-year 2016 Travel and other endemic vaccines sales were €107 million (up 4.0%) and €368 million (down 0.8%), respectively.

In the fourth quarter, Sanofi Pasteur MSD, the joint venture with Merck & Co. in Europe, sales (not consolidated) increased 25.5% (on a reported basis) to €301 million. Excluding the 2016 year-end inventories repurchase to both parent companies, sales were flat, the growth of Hexyon^® (pediatric hexavalent vaccine) and travel vaccines sales being largely offset by lower Influenza and boosters vaccines sales. In 2016, sales of Sanofi Pasteur MSD were up 14.1% (on a reported basis) to €940 million (including the disposal of 2016 year-end inventories to both parent companies).

As previously announced, on January 2, 2017, Sanofi Pasteur and MSD separated their vaccine joint venture in Europe in order to pursue their own vaccine strategies and integrate their respective European vaccines businesses into their own operations.

Company sales by geographic region

(a) World excluding U.S., Canada, Western & Eastern Europe (except Eurasia), Japan, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand and Puerto Rico
(b) India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka
(c) Russia, Ukraine, Georgia, Belarus, Armenia and Turkey
(d) Western Europe + Eastern Europe except Eurasia
(e) Japan, South Korea, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Puerto Rico

Fourth-quarter sales in the U.S. increased 11.3% to €3,321 million driven mainly by double digit growth of the multiple sclerosis franchise (up 37.4%) and Established products (up 22.4%), reflecting the low basis for comparison from the impact (-€122 million) of the recall of Auvi-Q^® in the fourth quarter of 2015. Growth in the fourth quarter also benefited from the performance of the Rare disease (up 7.7%), Oncology (up 5.0%), CHC (up 4.6%) and Vaccines (up 7.8%) franchises. The U.S. sales performance included growth of diabetes franchise (up 5.5%), aided by a low basis for comparison in the fourth quarter 2015. In 2016, sales in the U.S. increased 5.1% to €12,391 million.

Sales in Emerging Markets increased 3.5% to €2,602 million in the fourth quarter driven by Rare Disease (up 23.5%), Diabetes (up 4.1%), Generics (up 5.1%) and Vaccines (up 7.3%). In the Asia region, fourth-quarter sales decreased 2.8% to €782 million reflecting lower sales in China (down 10.5% to €496 million), primarily impacted by local vaccines market disruption and inventory fluctuation. In Latin America, fourth-quarter sales increased 4.2% to €710 million driven by sales in Argentina and Brazil. Fourth-quarter sales in Brazil increased 5.6% to €244 million supported by performance of Vaccines and Established products. Fourth-quarter sales in the Eurasia region increased 8.4% to €329 million supported by strong growth in Turkey and Ukraine. Over the quarter, sales in Russia returned to growth (up 3.0% to €178 million). In Africa, the Middle-East and South Asia, sales were up 11.4% to €752 million sustained by double digit growth in Middle-East, Africa and India. In 2016, sales in Emerging Markets increased 2.4% to €9,593 million. Excluding Venezuela, 2016 sales in Emerging Markets grew 7.0%. 2016 sales in China, Brazil and Russia were €2,039 million (up 0.5%), €983 million (up 1.7%), €499 million (down 7.1%), respectively.

Fourth-quarter sales in Europe were down 1.7% to €2,134 million. The performance of multiple sclerosis (up 34.8%), Rare disease (up 4.5%) and CHC (up 9.5%) were offset by lower sales in Diabetes (down 5.6%), Established Rx Products (down 3.3%) and Vaccines (down 46.3%). In 2016, sales in Europe increased 0.6% to €8,679 million.

Sales in Japan decreased 22.2% to €428 million in the fourth quarter, impacted by generic Plavix^® competition (down 49.3% to €82 million). In Japan, 2016 sales decreased 24.8% to €1,688 million.

R&D update

Regulatory update

Regulatory updates since the publication of the third quarter results on October 28, 2016 include the following: 

• In January 2017, Kevzara(TM) (sarilumab) was approved in Canada for the treatment of moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis in adults.
  On October 28, 2016, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a Complete Response Letter (CRL) regarding the Biologics License Applications (BLA) for sarilumab for the treatment of adult patients with moderately to severely active rheumatoid arthritis. The CRL refers to certain deficiencies identified during a routine good manufacturing practice inspection of the Sanofi Le Trait facility where sarilumab is filled and finished, one of the last steps in the manufacturing process. Satisfactory resolution of these deficiencies is required before the BLA can be approved. Based on review of Sanofi's responses to the FDA 483 letters as well as proposed corrective actions, the FDA has classified the Le Trait 'fill and finish' facility as "acceptable". Sanofi plans the re-submission of sarilumab U.S. BLA in the first quarter of 2017 subject to successful FDA pre-approval inspection of Le Trait.
   
• In December 2016, the European Medicines Agency accepted for review the Marketing Authorization Application for Dupixent^® (dupilumab) for the treatment of adults with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis (AD) who are candidates for systemic therapy.
   
• In November 2016, the FDA approved once-daily Soliqua(TM) 100/33 (insulin glargine 100 Units/mL & lixisenatide 33 mcg/mL injection) for the treatment of adults with type 2 diabetes inadequately controlled on basal insulin (less than 60 Units daily) or lixisenatide. In January 2017, the European Commission also approved Suliqua(TM) in combination with metformin for the treatment of adults with type 2 diabetes to improve glycemic control when this has not been provided by metformin alone or metformin combined with another oral glucose lowering medicinal product or with basal insulin. 

At the beginning of February 2017, the R&D pipeline contained 44 pharmaceutical new molecular entities (excluding Life Cycle Management) and vaccine candidates in clinical development of which 13 are in Phase 3 or have been submitted to the regulatory authorities for approval.

Portfolio update

Phase 3:

• Sotagliflozin, an oral SGLT-1&2 inhibitor, entered into Phase 3 in type 2 diabetes.

• The Phase 3 program evaluating dupilumab, an anti-IL4Ralpha monoclonal antibody, in nasal polyposis was initiated.

• GZ402666 (also referred as neoGAA) entered into Phase 3 for the treatment of Pompe Disease.
   
• Isatuximab, an anti-CD38 naked monoclonal antibody, entered Phase 3 development for the treatment of relapsed refractory multiple myeloma.
   
• In November, Sanofi and Regeneron announced that the ongoing Praluent^® ODYSSEY OUTCOMES trial will continue as planned, based on the recommendation of an independent Data Monitoring Committee (DMC) after a second pre-specified interim analysis was conducted.
   
• In November, the results of SARIL-RA-MONARCH, a Phase 3 study, demonstrated the superiority of investigational sarilumab monotherapy versus adalimumab (marketed by AbbVie as Humira^®) monotherapy in improving the clinical signs and symptoms in adults with active rheumatoid arthritis. The data were presented at the American College of Rheumatology 2016 Annual Meeting. Top-line results had been announced in March 2016.

Phase 2: 

• SAR439152, a myosin inhibitor, moved into Phase 2 for the treatment of Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.
   
• SAR425899, a GLP-1 / GCGR agonist, entered into Phase 2 in type 2 diabetes.
   
• SAR566658, a maytansin-loaded anti-CA6 monoclonal antibody, moved into Phase 2 for the treatment of solid tumors.
   
• Shan6, a pediatric hexavalent vaccine from Shantha, entered Phase 2.
   
• A vaccine entered Phase 2 against HIV infection for at risk population.

Phase 1: 

• SAR439794, a TLR4 agonist immunomodulator, entered Phase 1 for the treatment of peanut allergy.
   
• An inactivated Zika vaccine entered Phase 1.
   
• Respiratory Syncytial Virus vaccine for infants entered Phase 1.

Collaboration

On December 28th, 2016, Hanmi and Sanofi entered into an amendment to their initial license agreement executed for the development of a portfolio of long-acting diabetes treatments. Sanofi returned to Hanmi the rights related to the weekly long-acting insulin to primarily focus on development of the weekly GLP-1 (efpeglenatide). Hanmi will take the development lead on the weekly insulin and will assume responsibility for the development of the long-acting weekly efpeglenatide/insulin drug combination for a certain period of time, after which Sanofi will re-assume responsibility for development.

2016 fourth-quarter and full-year financial results⁽⁷⁾

Business Net Income⁽⁷⁾

In the fourth quarter of 2016, Sanofi generated sales of €8,867 million, an increase of 3.3% (up 3.4% at CER). 2016 sales were €33,821 million, down 0.7% (up 1.2% at CER).

Fourth-quarter other revenues increased 31.9% to €310 million and include VaxServe sales of non-Sanofi products (up 62.5% to €221 million) following the change in presentation as of January 1, 2016⁽⁷⁾. 2016 other revenues increased 10.7% to €887 million of which €581 million were generated by VaxServe (up 20.5%).

Fourth-quarter Gross Profit increased 4.5% to €6,221 million (up 4.5% at CER). The gross margin ratio improved by 0.8 percentage points to 70.2% versus the fourth quarter of 2015, reflecting mainly the positive impact of Aubagio^® and rare disease franchise, the low basis for comparison in the fourth quarter of 2015 from the recall of Auvi-Q^® and Medicaid delayed bills related to Lantus^® as well as industrial productivity improvements. In 2016, the gross margin ratio improved by 0.7 percentage points to 71.0% versus 2015, driven by the strong performance of Sanofi Genzyme. In 2016, the gross margin ratio of Pharmaceuticals was 72.4%, an improvement of 0.9 percentage points and the gross margin ratio of Vaccines was stable at 62.0%. Sanofi expects its gross margin ratio to be approximatively 70% at CER in 2017.

Research and Development expenses were up 5.4% to €1,437 million, (up 4.7% at CER) in the fourth quarter. This increase reflected the start of several Phase 3 programs especially isatuximab, as well as ongoing Toujeo^® studies. In 2016, the ratio of R&D to sales was 0.4 percentage points higher at 15.3% compared to the same period of 2015.

Selling general and administrative expenses (SG&A) increased 4.9% to €2,603 million in the fourth quarter. At CER,   SG&A was up 4.8% mainly reflecting pre-launch costs for Kevzara(TM) and Dupixent(TM), as well as one-time costs linked to the pre-integration of Boehringer Ingelheim CHC business. The ratio of SG&A to sales increased 0.5 percentage points to 29.4% compared with the fourth quarter of 2015. In 2016, the ratio of SG&A to sales was 0.5 percentage points higher at 28.0% compared with 2015 mainly due to launch costs of new products.

Fourth-quarter other current operating income net of expenses was -€78 million versus €24 million for the same period of 2015. In the fourth quarter of 2016, this line included a foreign exchange loss linked to our operation in Egypt. In 2016, other current operating income net of expenses was -€127 million versus -€208 million in 2015.

The share of profits from associates was €53 million in the fourth quarter versus €31 million for the same period of 2015. The share of profits from associates included Sanofi's share in Regeneron profit as well as Sanofi's share of profit in Sanofi Pasteur MSD (the Vaccines joint venture with Merck & Co. in Europe). In 2016, the share of profits from associates was €177 million versus €169 million in 2015.

In the fourth quarter, non-controlling interests were -€32 million versus -€39 million in the fourth quarter of 2015. In 2016, non-controlling interests were -€113 million versus -€126 million in 2015.

Fourth-quarter business operating income was stable at €2,124 million. At CER, business operating income increased 3.7%. The ratio of business operating income to net sales decreased 0.7 percentage point to 24.0% versus the same period of 2015. In 2016, business operating income decreased 0.3% to €9,285 million (or up 3.1% at CER). In 2016, the ratio of business operating income to net sales increased 0.2 percentage point to 27.5%. In 2016, the business operating income ratio of Pharmaceuticals was 26.8%, 0.1 percentage points lower and the business operating income ratio of vaccines improved 1.2 percentage points to 34.4%.

Net financial expenses were €125 million in the fourth quarter versus €73 million in the fourth quarter of 2015 which included disposals and reassessments of financial assets. Full-year net financial expenses were €399 million versus €381 million in 2015.

Fourth-quarter effective tax rate (without Animal Health) was 24.0% compared with 17.4% in 2015. The 2015 tax reflected the effects of the modification in France of the taxation of dividend. In 2016, the effective tax rate was 23.3% versus 21.7% in 2015.

Fourth-quarter and full-year 2016 business net income of Merial was €81 million (versus €17 million in the same period of 2015) and €476 million (versus €368 million in 2015), respectively.

(7) See Appendix 4 for 2016 fourth-quarter and 2016 Consolidated income statement; see Appendix 11 for definitions of financial indicators, and Appendix 3 for reconciliation of business net income to IFRS net income reported

Fourth-quarter business net income⁽⁷⁾ decreased 6.0% to €1,606 million (down 2.9% at CER). In 2016, business net income decreased 0.9% to €7,308 million, (up 2.5% at CER).

Cost savings

In 2016, Sanofi delivered approximately €650 million of cost savings which was largely reinvested to support growth initiatives. Sanofi expects that cost savings will reach €1.3 billion in 2017 and the company confirms that it remains on track to deliver at least €1.5 billion of cost savings by 2018.

2017 guidance

Sanofi expects 2017 Business EPS to be stable to -3% at CER, barring unforeseen major adverse events, consistent with its previously announced Strategic Roadmap guidance for the 2016-17 period. Applying the average December 2016 exchange rates, the currency impact on 2017 Business EPS is estimated to be +3% to +4%.

Dividend

The Board of Directors convened on February 7, 2017, and proposed a dividend of €2.96 per share.

From business net income to IFRS net income reported (see Appendix 3)

In 2016, the main reconciling items between business net income and IFRS net income reported were:

• A €1,692 million amortization charge related to fair value remeasurement on intangible assets of acquired companies (primarily Aventis: €482 million and Genzyme: €866 million) and to acquired intangible assets (licenses/products: €142 million). A €412 million amortization charge on intangible assets related to fair value remeasurement of acquired companies (primarily Aventis: €103 million and Genzyme: €219 million), and to acquired intangible assets (licenses/products: €38 million) was booked in the fourth quarter. These items have no cash impact on the Company.
   
• An impairment of intangible assets of €192 million (of which €119 recorded in the fourth quarter which included an impairment linked to Apleway/tofogliflozin in Japan). This item has no cash impact on the Company. The fourth quarter of 2015 included an impairment of intangible assets of €533 million mainly linked to Afrezza^®, rotavirus vaccine and Auvi-Q^®.
   
• An impairment of €457 million related to Alnylam investment (of which €296 million recorded in the fourth quarter) for the difference between the market value based on the stock price as of December 31, 2016 and historical cost. On October 5, 2016, Alnylam announced the decision to end revusiran development program leading to a drop in the Alnylam stock price.
   
• A charge of €135 million (of which €41 million in the fourth quarter) mainly reflecting an increase of Bayer contingent considerations linked to Lemtrada^® (charge of €78 million, of which €17 million in the fourth quarter) and CVR fair value adjustment (charge of €58 million, of which €24 million in the fourth quarter).
   
• Restructuring costs and similar items of €879 million (including €189 million in the fourth quarter) mainly related to the organizational transformation program in France and worldwide.
   
• A €841 million tax effect arising from the items listed above, comprising €647million of deferred taxes generated by amortization charged against intangible assets, €95 million associated with restructuring costs and similar items, €47million associated with impairment of intangible assets and €24 million associated with fair value remeasurement of contingent consideration liabilities. The fourth quarter tax effect was €95 million, including €197 million of deferred taxes on amortization charged against intangible assets, -€139 million associated with restructuring costs and similar items, €24 million associated with impairment of intangible asset (see Appendix 3). In the fourth quarter, these effects included the change in tax rates (mainly in France).
   
• In "Share of profits/losses from associates and joint-ventures", an income of €9 million net of tax (which included a charge of €9 million related to fourth quarter of 2016), mainly relating to the share of fair value remeasurement on assets and liabilities of associates and the share of amortization of intangible assets of acquired associates and joint-ventures. This item has no cash impact on the Company.
   
• A tax of €113 million on dividends paid to shareholders of Sanofi.
   
• In Animal Health items, a net expense of €162 million (which included a net expense of €63 million related to the fourth quarter of 2016), mainly relating to a tax expense arising from the preparation steps of the exchange transaction with Boehringer Ingelheim and to the change in deferred tax charge resulting from taxable temporary differences relating to investments in subsidiaries since it is likely that these differences will reverse.

(7) See Appendix 4 for 2016 fourth-quarter and 2016 Consolidated income statement; see Appendix 11 for definitions of financial indicators, and Appendix 3 for reconciliation of business net income to IFRS net income reported

Capital Allocation

In 2016, net cash generated by operating activities decreased 4.1% to €7,798 million after capital expenditures of €1,486 million and an increase in working capital of €610 million. This net cash flow partially funded acquisitions and partnerships net of disposals (€936 million), restructuring costs and similar items (€729 million), the dividend paid by Sanofi (€3,759 million) and higher share repurchases (€2,908 million) in anticipation of the cash to be received as part of the asset swap with Boehringer Ingelheim. As a consequence, net debt increased from €7,254 million at December 31, 2015 to €8,206 million (excluding Merial) at December 31, 2016 (amount net of €10,273 million cash and cash equivalents).

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended. Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical facts. These statements include projections and estimates and their underlying assumptions, statements regarding plans, objectives, intentions and expectations with respect to future financial results, events, operations, services, product development and potential, and statements regarding future performance. Forward-looking statements are generally identified by the words "expects", "anticipates", "believes", "intends", "estimates", "plans" and similar expressions. Although Sanofi's management believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, investors are cautioned that forward-looking information and statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties, many of which are difficult to predict and generally beyond the control of Sanofi, that could cause actual results and developments to differ materially from those expressed in, or implied or projected by, the forward-looking information and statements. These risks and uncertainties include among other things, the uncertainties inherent in research and development, future clinical data and analysis, including post marketing, decisions by regulatory authorities, such as the FDA or the EMA, regarding whether and when to approve any drug, device or biological application that may be filed for any such product candidates as well as their decisions regarding labelling and other matters that could affect the availability or commercial potential of such product candidates, the absence of guarantee that the product candidates if approved will be commercially successful, the future approval and commercial success of therapeutic alternatives, Sanofi's ability to benefit from external growth opportunities and/or obtain regulatory clearances, risks associated with intellectual property and any related pending or future litigation and the  ultimate outcome of such litigation,  trends in exchange rates and prevailing interest rates, volatile economic conditions, the impact of cost containment initiatives and subsequent changes thereto, the average number of shares outstanding as well as those discussed or identified in the public filings with the SEC and the AMF made by Sanofi, including those listed under "Risk Factors" and "Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements" in Sanofi's annual report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2015. Other than as required by applicable law, Sanofi does not undertake any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information or statements.

Appendices
Financial statements are not audited. The audit procedures by the Statutory Auditors are underway.

List of appendices

Appendix 1: 2016 fourth-quarter net sales by GBU, franchise, geographic region and product

Appendix 1: 2016 net sales by GBU, franchise, geographic region and product

Appendix 2: 2016 Fourth-quarter and 2016 Business net income statement

* Net of tax.
** Determined on the basis of Business income before tax, associates and non-controlling interests (excluding Animal Health business).
*** Based on an average number of shares outstanding of 1,282.9 million in the fourth quarter of 2016 and 1,304.9 million in the fourth quarter of 2015.
(1) As per a change in accounting presentation, VaxServe sales of non-Group products are reported in Other revenues from 2016 onwards. Prior period Net sales and Other revenues have been represented accordingly. 

*     Net of tax.
**    Determined on the basis of Business income before tax, associates and non-controlling interests (excluding Animal Health business).
***  Based on an average number of shares outstanding of 1,286.6 million in 2016 and 1,306.2 million in 2015.
(1) As per a change in accounting presentation, VaxServe sales of non-Group products are reported in Other revenues from 2016 onwards. Prior period Net sales and Other revenues have been represented accordingly.

Appendix 3: Reconciliation of Business net income to Net income attributable to equity holders of Sanofi

(1) Animal Health business reported separately in accordance with IFRS 5 (Non-Current Assets Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations).
(2) Of which related to amortization expense generated by the remeasurement of intangible assets as part of business combinations: €374 million in the fourth quarter of 2016 and €423 million in the fourth quarter of 2015.
(3) Gain on Sanofi Pasteur MSD investment in associates and joint-ventures upon termination of the joint-venture.
(4) This lines includes the impact on deferred tax assets and liabilities coming from the reconciliation items (in particular amortization and impairment of intangible assets and restructuring costs) following the change in tax rates, mainly in France (28% standard rate effective as of January 1, 2020).
(5) Includes the following items: impact of the elimination of depreciation and impairment of Property, Plant & Equipment included in Business Net Income from the IFRS 5 application date, impact of the amortization and impairment of intangible assets until IFRS 5 application date, costs incurred as a result of the divestment, as well as tax effect of these items.
(6) Includes the following items: impact of the discontinuation of the equity accounting of the Sanofi Pasteur MSD business net income since the announcement by Sanofi and Merck of their intent to end their joint vaccine operations in Europe.
(7) Based on an average number of shares outstanding of 1,282.9 million in the fourth quarter of 2016 and 1,304.9 million in the fourth quarter of 2015.

 (1) Animal Health business reported separately in accordance with IFRS 5 (Non-Current Assets Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations).
(2) Of which related to amortization expense generated by the remeasurement of intangible assets as part of business combinations: €1,550 million in 2016 and €1,770 million 2015.
(3) Gain on Sanofi Pasteur MSD investment in associates and joint-ventures upon termination of the joint-venture.
(4) This lines includes the impact on deferred tax assets and liabilities coming from the reconciliation items (in particular amortization and impairment of intangible assets and restructuring costs) following the change in tax rates, mainly in France (28% standard rate effective as of January 1, 2020) and in Japan.
(5) Includes the following items: impact of the elimination of depreciation and impairment of Property, Plant & Equipment included in Business Net Income from IFRS 5 application date, impact of the amortization and impairment of intangible assets until IFRS 5 application date, costs incurred as a result of the divestment, as well as tax effect of these items.
(6) Includes the following items: impact of the discontinuation of the equity accounting of the Sanofi Pasteur MSD business net income since the announcement by Sanofi and Merck of their intent to end their joint vaccine operations in Europe.
(7) Based on an average number of shares outstanding of 1,286.6 million in 2016 and 1,306.2 million in 2015.

Appendix 4: Consolidated income statements

(1) Animal Health business reported on a single line in the consolidated income statements in accordance with IFRS 5 (Non-current held for sale and discontinued operations).

(2) As per a change in accounting presentation, VaxServe sales of non-Group products are reported in Other revenues from 2016 onwards. Prior period Net sales and Other revenues have been represented accordingly.

Appendix 5: Animal Health: 2016 fourth quarter and 2016 sales and business operating income

*     Net of tax.

Appendix 6: Change in net debt

(1) Excluding restructuring costs and similar items

Appendix 7: Simplified consolidated balance sheet

Appendix 8: currency sensitivity

2017 Business EPS currency sensitivity

Currency exposure on Q4 2016 and 2016 sales (without Merial)