Sanofi Q2 2013: Last Quarter with Significant Negative Impact from the Patent Cliff

PARIS, Aug. 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Sanofi (NYSE: SNY; EURONEXT: SAN)

Commenting on the Group's performance in Q2 2013, Sanofi Chief Executive Officer, Christopher A. Viehbacher said,

"The second quarter was a difficult quarter. As expected, this was the last quarter with a tough comparison to the prior year due to the residual impact of the patent cliff. Sales were also affected by our business in Brazil⁽³⁾ and commercial underperformance in certain business areas. However, sales growth of 7.7%⁽⁴⁾ of our growth platforms⁽⁵⁾ in the first half of 2013 continues to demonstrate the value of Sanofi's integrated business model. In addition, we keep on making strong progress in delivering a growing portfolio of high potential R&D assets, as highlighted by the multiple clinical and regulatory milestones reached in the second quarter of 2013. We continue to expect to return to growth in the second half of 2013."

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