ALK (ALKB:DC / OMX: ALK B / AKABY / AKBLF) today announced that the company has revised its 2019 financial guidance upwards based on the better than expected results in the first half-year and the forecast for the second half-year.
The revenue update primarily reflects a continued strong growth momentum for SLIT-tablets, while the EBITDA update reflects the expected revenue development and efficiencies. ALK continues its investment programme to support the three-year strategic transformation of the company, and the associated business investments will continue to affect operating profit and free cash flow.
ALK will detail the revised full-year outlook in its six-month interim report (Q2), which will be published tomorrow morning, Tuesday, 13 August 2019, where the company will host a tele conference for analysts and institutional investors at 13.30 p.m. (CEST).
ALK-Abelló A/S
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About ALK
ALK is a global specialty pharmaceutical company focused on allergy and allergic asthma. It markets allergy immunotherapy treatments and other products and services for people with allergy and allergy doctors. Headquartered in Hørsholm, Denmark, ALK employs around 2,400 people worldwide and is listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen. Find more information at www.alk.net.
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