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Contact: Chip Merritt
610-738-6376
cmerritt@Cephalon.com

For Immediate Release

Cephalon, Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2003 Financial Results

Sales Increase Over 50 Percent;

Sales and Earnings Exceed Expectations;

Cephalon Increases 2003 Sales and Earnings Guidance;

Cephalon Introduces 2004 Sales and Earnings Guidance

        West Chester, PA—November 3, 2003—Cephalon, Inc. (Nasdaq: CEPH) today reported third quarter revenue of $190.0 million and diluted earnings per share of $0.38, which includes a $9.8 million pre-tax charge related to the early retirement of debt. Excluding this charge, adjusted diluted earnings per share were $0.47, exceeding the company's guidance of $0.40 per share. These results compare with revenue of $130.4 million and diluted earnings per share of $0.35 in the third quarter of 2002.

        As previously announced, Cephalon completed a cash redemption of $174 million of its 51/4 percent convertible debt, and repurchased $12 million of its 37/8 percent convertible debt. These retirements resulted in a third quarter pre-tax charge of $9.8 million.

        Sales in the third quarter were $184.9 million compared to $122.4 million in the third quarter of 2002. Sales of PROVIGIL® (modafinil) Tablets [C-IV] were $79.8 million, a 51 percent increase over the third quarter of 2002. Sales of ACTIQ® (oral transmucosal fentanyl citrate) [C-II] were $65.5 million, an 87 percent increase over the third quarter of 2002, and sales of GABITRIL® (tiagabine hydrochloride) were $17.2 million, a 28 percent increase over the third quarter of 2002. In addition, Cephalon reported other product sales of $22.4 million.

        Prescriptions of PROVIGIL for the third quarter were approximately 377,000, a 31 percent increase over the third quarter of 2002. Prescriptions of ACTIQ were approximately 92,000, an 82 percent increase over the third quarter of 2002, and prescriptions of GABITRIL were approximately 178,000, a 43 percent increase over the third quarter of 2002.

        "Cephalon employees continue to execute our strategic plans which will again result in a year of record sales and earnings," said Frank Baldino Jr., Ph.D., Chairman and CEO of Cephalon. "This quarter was particularly noteworthy because the U.S. Food and Drug Administration granted us an approvable letter to broaden the label for PROVIGIL."

        Based on the strength of our current sales, the company is increasing 2003 sales guidance to $680-$685 million and increasing 2003 adjusted diluted earnings per share guidance to $1.52, excluding the $9.8 million pre-tax charge related to the early retirement of debt. Cephalon is introducing 2004 sales guidance of $900-$950 million; this includes PROVIGIL sales of $375-$425 million, ACTIQ sales of $325-$375 million, GABITRIL sales of $80-$90 million, other products sales of $80-$90 million, and 2004 diluted earnings per share guidance of approximately $2.00.

        "We expect this exceptional sales growth to continue in 2004. This affords us the opportunity to increase our investment in pivotal programs for R-modafinil, PROVIGIL ADHD, and GABITRIL while delivering 30 percent earnings growth," Baldino added.


        Cephalon's management will discuss the company's third quarter 2003 results with analysts and investors during a conference call beginning at 5 p.m. U.S. EST on Monday, November 3, 2003. To participate in the conference call, dial 913-981-5517 and refer to Conference Code Number 775652. Individual investors are encouraged to log onto the investor relations section of www.cephalon.com and click on the webcast link to access the live call.

Cephalon, Inc.

        Founded in 1987, Cephalon, Inc. is an international biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the discovery, development and marketing of innovative products to treat sleep and neurological disorders, cancer and pain.

        Cephalon currently employs approximately 1,400 people in the United States and Europe. U.S. sites include the company's headquarters in West Chester, Pennsylvania, and offices and manufacturing facilities in Salt Lake City, Utah. Cephalon's major European offices are located in Guildford, England, Martinsried, Germany, and Maisons-Alfort, France.

        The company currently markets three proprietary products in the United States: PROVIGIL, GABITRIL, and ACTIQ and more than 20 products internationally. Further information about Cephalon and full prescribing information on its U.S. products is available at www.cephalon.com or by calling 1-800-896-5855.

        In addition to historical facts or statements of current condition, this press release may contain forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements provide Cephalon's current expectations or forecasts of future events. These may include statements regarding anticipated scientific progress on its research programs, development of potential pharmaceutical products, interpretation of clinical results, prospects for regulatory approval, manufacturing development and capabilities, market prospects for its products, sales and earnings guidance, and other statements regarding matters that are not historical facts. You may identify some of these forward-looking statements by the use of words in the statements such as "anticipate," "estimate," "expect," "project," "intend," "plan," "believe" or other words and terms of similar meaning. Cephalon's performance and financial results could differ materially from those reflected in these forward-looking statements due to general financial, economic, regulatory and political conditions affecting the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries as well as more specific risks and uncertainties facing Cephalon such as those set forth in its reports on Form 8-K, 10-Q and 10-K filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Given these risks and uncertainties, any or all of these forward-looking statements may prove to be incorrect. Therefore, you should not rely on any such factors or forward-looking statements. Furthermore, Cephalon does not intend to update publicly any forward-looking statement, except as required by law. The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 permits this discussion.

        This press release and/or the financial results attached to this press release include "Adjusted EBITDA", "Adjusted Net Income", and "Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share Guidance" amounts which are considered "non-GAAP financial measures" under SEC rules. As required, we have provided reconciliations of these measures. Additional required information is located in the Form 8-K furnished to the SEC in connection with this press release.

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Cephalon, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Consolidated Statement of Operations
(Amounts in Thousands, Except per Share)
(Unaudited)

 
   Three Months Ended
September 30,
   Nine Months Ended
September 30,
  
 
   2003
   2002
   2003
   2002
  
Revenues:                          
    Sales   $ 184,877   $ 122,364   $ 482,745   $ 326,934  
    Other revenues     5,166     7,999     20,822     35,657  
   
 
 
 
 
      190,043     130,363     503,567     362,591  
   
 
 
 
 
Costs and Expenses:                          
    Cost of sales     22,584     19,502     65,283     48,819  
    Research and development     44,541     30,725     117,336     91,925  
    Selling, general and administrative     63,533     45,215     183,685     130,430  
    Depreciation and amortization     10,991     8,715     32,558     25,051  
   
 
 
 
 
      141,649     104,157     398,862     296,225  
   
 
 
 
 
Income from operations     48,394     26,206     104,705     66,366  
Other Income and Expense:                          
  Interest income     2,962     3,940     8,137     10,580  
  Interest expense     (6,218 )   (8,126 )   (22,574 )   (29,405 )
  Charge on early extinguishment of debt     (9,816 )   —     (9,816 )   (7,142 )
  Other income (expense), net     (522 )   (544 )   1,789     (1,846 )
   
 
 
 
 
Income before income taxes     34,800     21,476     82,241     38,553  
Income tax expense     (12,528 )   (1,500 )   (29,608 )   (3,485 )
   
 
 
 
 
Income before cumulative effect of changing inventory costing method     22,272     19,976     52,633     35,068  
Cumulative effect of changing inventory costing method from FIFO to LIFO     —     —     —     (3,534 )
   
 
 
 
 
Income applicable to common shares   $ 22,272   $ 19,976   $ 52,633   $ 31,534  
   
 
 
 
 
Basic income per common share:                          
  Income per common share excluding cumulative effect of changing inventory method   $ 0.40   $ 0.36   $ 0.95   $ 0.63  
  Cumulative effect of changing inventory costing method     —     —     —     (0.06 )
   
 
 
 
 
    $ 0.40   $ 0.36   $ 0.95   $ 0.57  
   
 
 
 
 
Diluted income per common share:                          
  Income per common share excluding cumulative effect of changing inventory method   $ 0.38   $ 0.35   $ 0.91   $ 0.61  
  Cumulative effect of changing inventory costing method     —     —     —     (0.06 )
   
 
 
 
 
    $ 0.38   $ 0.35   $ 0.91   $ 0.55  
   
 
 
 
 
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding     55,573     55,128     55,510     55,044  
   
 
 
 
 
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding-assuming dilution     64,552     56,730     64,497     56,971  
   
 
 
 
 
                           
OTHER DATA:                          
Reconciliation of Income Applicable to Common Shares to Adjusted Net Income:                          
Income applicable to common shares   $ 22,272   $ 19,976   $ 52,633   $ 31,534  
Certain charges:                          
  CNS joint venture(a)     —     —     —     6,481  
  Charge on early extinguishment of debt, net of tax     6,282     —     6,282     7,142  
  Cumulative effect of changing inventory costing method     —     —     —     3,534  
   
 
 
 
 
Adjusted Net Income   $ 28,554   $ 19,976   $ 58,915   $ 48,691  
   
 
 
 
 
Basic adjusted net income per common share   $ 0.51   $ 0.36   $ 1.06   $ 0.88  
   
 
 
 
 
Diluted adjusted net income per common share   $ 0.47   $ 0.35   $ 1.01   $ 0.85  
   
 
 
 
 
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding     55,573     55,128     55,510     55,044  
   
 
 
 
 
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding—assuming dilution     65,163     56,730     64,497     56,971  
   
 
 
 
 
(a)
Includes $3,508,000 from selling, general and administrative expense and $2,973,000 from other expense.

 
   Three Months Ended
September 30,
   Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
   2003
   2002
   2003
   2002
Reconciliation of Income from Operations to Adjusted EBITDA:                        
Income from operations   $ 48,394   $ 26,206   $ 104,705   $ 66,366
Depreciation and amortization     10,991     8,715     32,558     25,051
   
 
 
 
Adjusted EBITDA *   $ 59,385   $ 34,921   $ 137,263   $ 91,417
   
 
 
 
*
Adjusted EBITDA is defined as income from operations less depreciation and amortization, and therefore, by definition, also excludes interest income and expense, charge on early extinguishment of debt, foreign currency exchange, income tax expense, and cumulative effect of changing inventory costing method.

 
   Twelve Months Ended
December 31, 2003
Reconciliation of Projected GAAP Diluted Earnings Per Share to Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share Guidance:      
Projected GAAP diluted earnings per share   $ 1.42
Charge on early extinguishment of debt, net of taxes   $ .10
Adjusted diluted earnings per share guidance   $ 1.52

Cephalon, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Amounts in Thousands)

 
   September 30,
2003
   December 31,
2002
 
   (Unaudited)

    
Assets            
  Cash, cash equivalents and investments   $ 1,078,891   $ 582,688
  Receivables, net     99,881     83,130
  Inventory, net     59,460     54,299
  Other current assets     11,897     9,793
  Property and equipment, net     115,571     90,066
  Goodwill     298,769     298,769
  Other intangible assets, net     331,451     351,719
  Debt issuance costs, net     37,454     21,406
  Deferred tax asset, including current portion, net     244,487     170,072
  Other assets     58,643     27,148
   
 
    $ 2,336,504   $ 1,689,090
   
 
Liabilities and stockholders' equity            
  Accounts payable and accrued expenses   $ 113,479   $ 103,533
  Deferred revenue, including current portion     2,441     2,680
  Debt, including current portion     1,430,779     876,299
  Deferred tax liabilities     48,140     52,666
  Other liabilities     14,181     11,327
  Stockholders' equity     727,484     642,585
   
 
    $ 2,336,504   $ 1,689,090
   
 


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