Elan cuts debt, reports restructuring progress

Elan today reported an increase in revenues from its remaining product lines and said progress had been made in its restructuring…

Elan today reported an increase in revenues from its remaining product lines and said progress had been made in its restructuring.

Elan's second-quarter results published today include a number of adjustments for asset sales and restructuring charges. However, the company reported an operating loss of $49.5 million, which is in line with market forecasts.

On the upside, the company reported better-than-expected ongoing revenues of $148.4 million thanks to a strong performance from its epilepsy treatment drug Zonegran.

Cash balances at the end of June were $973 million compared to $938 million at the end of the first quarter. Elan now owes $2.3 billion, down from $3.1 billion at the end of March.

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Elan also revealed it has filed for permission for early stage testing for a a new Alzheimer's drug.

Elan will host a conference call later today when further details of its restructuring are likely to be revealed.