Exhibit 99.1

 

EMERGENT BIOSOLUTIONS REPORTS FINANCIAL RESULTS FOR THIRD QUARTER AND FIRST NINE MONTHS OF 2012

ROCKVILLE, MD, November 1, 2012—Emergent BioSolutions Inc. (NYSE: EBS) announced today its financial results for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2012.

Total revenues for Q3 and the first nine months of 2012 were $66.6 million and $187.3 million, respectively.  Net income for Q3 2012 was $6.6 million, or $0.18 per basic share.  Net income for the first nine months of 2012 was $7.4 million or $0.21 per basic share.  The year-to-date 2012 net income included a one-time, non-cash charge of $9.6 million related to impairment of in-process research and development associated with the SBI-087 product candidate, which was being developed by Pfizer, related to Pfizer's termination of its SBI-087 development programs.

The company also reaffirmed its full year 2012 guidance for total revenues of $280 to $300 million and net income of $15 to $25 million.

Daniel J. Abdun-Nabi, president and chief executive officer of Emergent BioSolutions, said, "We are pleased with our third quarter and year-to-date performance.  We are executing against all of our financial and operational goals and are on track to achieve the milestones we set out for the year."

Product Sales

For Q3 2012, product sales were $54 million, an increase of $10.3 million from Q3 2011.  This increase was due to increased doses of BioThrax delivered under our CDC contract.

For the first nine months of 2012, product sales were $141.5 million, an increase from $120.7 million in the comparable period of 2011.  This increase was primarily due to an increase in doses of BioThrax delivered, partially offset by a lower sales price per dose.  Product sales revenues for the nine month period of 2012 included BioThrax sales to CDC of $141.1 million.

Contracts and Grants Revenues

For Q3 2012, contracts and grants revenues were $12.6 million, a decrease from $15.1 million from Q3 2011.  This decrease was primarily due to decreased activity and associated revenue related to the timing of work performed under the company's development contracts.

For the nine month period of 2012, contracts and grants revenues were $45.8 million, an increase from $44.7 million in the comparable period of 2011.  This increase was primarily due to increased activity and associated revenue from the company's development contracts.

Cost of Product Sales

For Q3 2012, cost of product sales was $10.2 million, a decrease from $10.7 million for Q3 2011.  This decrease was primarily attributable to a decrease in the cost per BioThrax dose sold.

For the nine month period of 2012, cost of product sales was $30.9 million, an increase from $27.8 million in the comparable period of 2011.  This increase was primarily attributable to the increase in the number of BioThrax doses delivered.

Research and Development

For Q3 2012, research and development expenses were $27.4 million, a decrease from $29.2 million for Q3 2011.  Net of development contracts and grants revenue along with the net loss attributable to non-controlling interests, research and development expenses were $13.8 million for Q3 2012, an increase from $12.4 million for the comparable period in 2011.

For the nine month period of 2012, research and development expenses were $84.3 million, a decrease from $95.5 million in the comparable period of 2011.  This decrease primarily reflects lower contract service and personnel-related costs.  Net of development contracts and grants revenue along with the net loss attributable to non-controlling interests, research and development expenses for the nine month period of 2012 were $34.3 million, a decrease from $45.6 million for the comparable period in 2011.

Selling, General and Administrative

For Q3 2012, selling, general and administrative expenses were $19.2 million, an increase from $17.4 million for Q3 2011.  This increase was primarily due to increased personnel and professional services.

For the nine month period of 2012, selling, general and administrative expenses were $56.5 million, an increase from $56 million in the comparable period of 2011.

Financial Condition and Liquidity

Cash and cash equivalents combined with investments at September 30, 2012 was $197.9 million, compared to $145.9 million at December 31, 2011.  Additionally, at September 30, 2012, the accounts receivable balance was $17.1 million, which is comprised primarily of unpaid amounts due from the US government.

For full year 2012, the company is reaffirming its forecast of total revenues of $280 to $300 million, split between product sales of $220 to $230 million and contracts and grants revenue of $60 to $70 million.  The company also reaffirms its forecast of net income of $15 to $25 million.

Company management will host a conference call at 8:00 AM Eastern on November 1, 2012 to discuss these financial results.  The conference call will be accessible by dialing 888/679-8037 or 617/213-4849 (international) and providing passcode 34805828.  A webcast of the conference call will be accessible from the company's website at www.emergentbiosolutions.com, under "Investors".  A replay of the conference call will be accessible, approximately two hours following the conclusion of the call, by dialing 888/286-8010 or 617/801-6888 and using passcode 51609046.  The replay will be available through November 8, 2012.  The webcast will be archived on the company's website, www.emergentbiosolutions.com, under "Investors".

Emergent BioSolutions is a specialty pharmaceutical company seeking to protect and enhance life by offering specialized products to healthcare providers and governments to address medical needs and emerging health threats.  Additional information about us may be found at www.emergentbiosolutions.com.

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This press release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Any statements, other than statements of historical fact, including statements regarding our strategy, future operations, future financial position, future revenues, projected costs, prospects, plans and objectives of management, including our expected revenue growth and net income, and any other statements containing the words "believes", "expects", "anticipates", "intends", "plans", "estimates" and similar expressions, are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on our current intentions, beliefs and expectations regarding future events. We cannot guarantee that any forward-looking statement will be accurate. Investors should realize that if underlying assumptions prove inaccurate or unknown risks or uncertainties materialize, actual results could differ materially from our expectations. Investors are, therefore, cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statement. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date of this press release, and, except as required by law, we do not undertake to update any forward-looking statement to reflect new information, events or circumstances.

There are a number of important factors that could cause the company's actual results to differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements, including appropriations for BioThrax^® procurement; our ability to obtain new BioThrax^® sales contracts; our plans to pursue label expansions and improvements for BioThrax^®; our ability to identify and acquire or in license products and product candidates that satisfy our selection criteria; the potential benefits of our existing collaboration agreements and our ability to enter into selective additional collaboration arrangements; our ability to expand our manufacturing facilities and capabilities; the rate and degree of market acceptance and clinical utility of our products; the success of our ongoing and planned development programs; the timing of and our ability to obtain and maintain regulatory approvals for our product candidates; and our commercialization, marketing and manufacturing capabilities and strategy. The foregoing sets forth many, but not all, of the factors that could cause actual results to differ from our expectations in any forward-looking statement. Investors should consider this cautionary statement, as well as the risk factors identified in our periodic reports filed with the SEC, when evaluating our forward-looking statements.

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Investor Contact

Robert G. Burrows

Vice President, Investor Relations

301-795-1877

Media Contact:

Tracey Schmitt

Vice President, Corporate Communications

301-795-1800

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