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    SEC Form 6-K filed by AstraZeneca PLC

    2/6/25 9:53:48 AM ET
    $AZN
    Biotechnology: Pharmaceutical Preparations
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    6-K 1 a1107w.htm FINAL RESULTS a1107w
    FORM 6-K
     
    SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
    Washington, D.C. 20549
     
     
    Report of Foreign Issuer
     
    Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of
    the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
     
    For the month of February 2025
     
    Commission File Number: 001-11960
     
    AstraZeneca PLC
     
    1 Francis Crick Avenue
    Cambridge Biomedical Campus
    Cambridge CB2 0AA
    United Kingdom
     
     
    Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
     
    Form 20-F X Form 40-F __
     
    Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1):
     
    Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7): ______
     
    Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
     
    Yes __ No X
     
    If “Yes” is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the Registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): 82-_____________
     
     

     
     
     
     
     
     
    AstraZeneca PLC
     
    INDEX TO EXHIBITS
     
     
    1.
    Final Results
     
     
    AstraZeneca
    6 February 2025
    Full Year and Q4 2024 results
     
    Strong momentum in FY 2024 with Total Revenue and Core EPS up 21% and 19% respectively
     
    Revenue and EPS summary
     
     
    FY 2024
    % Change
    Q4 2024
    % Change
     
     
    $m 
    Actual 
    CER[1] 
    $m 
    Actual 
    CER 
    - Product Sales
     
    50,938 
    16 
    19 
    13,362 
    18 
    19 
    - Alliance Revenue
     
    2,212 
    55 
    55 
    714 
    68 
    69 
    - Collaboration Revenue
     
    923 
    56 
    54 
    815 
    >2x 
    >2x 
    Total Revenue
     
    54,073 
    18 
    21 
    14,891 
    24 
    25 
    Reported EPS
     
    $4.54 
    18 
    29 
    $0.97 
    56 
    71 
    Core [2] EPS
     
    $8.21 
    13 
    19 
    $2.09 
    44 
    49 
     
    Financial performance for FY 2024 (Growth numbers at constant exchange rates)
    ‒    Total Revenue up 21% to $54,073m, driven by a 19% increase in Product Sales, continued growth of partnered medicines (Alliance Revenue) and the achievement of sales-based milestones (Collaboration Revenue)
    ‒    Total Revenue growth from Oncology was 24%, CVRM 20%, R&I 25%, V&I 8% and Rare Disease 16%
    ‒    Core EPS increased 19% to $8.21
    ‒    Second interim dividend declared of $2.10 per share, making a total annual dividend declared for FY 2024 of $3.10 per share, an increase of 7%. Dividend to be further increased in FY 2025
    ‒    Guidance for FY 2025: Total Revenue is expected to increase by a high single-digit percentage and Core EPS is expected to increase by a low double-digit percentage, both at CER
     
    Pascal Soriot, Chief Executive Officer, AstraZeneca, said:
    "Our company delivered a very strong performance in 2024 with Total Revenue and Core EPS up 21% and 19% respectively. We also delivered nine positive high value Phase III studies in the year, which coupled with increasing demand for our medicines in all key regions, will help sustain our growth momentum into 2025.
    This year marks the beginning of an unprecedented, catalyst-rich period for our company, an important step on our Ambition 2030 journey to deliver $80 billion Total Revenue by the end of the decade. In 2025 alone, we anticipate the first Phase III data for seven new medicines, along with several important new indication opportunities for our existing medicines.
    We are also investing in and making significant progress with transformative technologies that have the potential to drive our growth well beyond 2030, many of which have now entered pivotal trials."
     
    Key milestones achieved since the prior results announcement
    ‒    Positive read-outs for Truqap in combination with abiraterone and androgen deprivation therapy in PTEN-deficient de novo metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer (CAPItello-281) and Tagrisso with or without chemotherapy in resectable early-stage EGFRm NSCLC (NeoADAURA)
    ‒    US approvals for Imfinzi in limited-stage small cell lung cancer (ADRIATIC), Calquence in combination with bendamustine and rituximab in mantle cell lymphoma (ECHO), Datroway (datopotamab deruxtecan) in HR+ HER2- metastatic breast cancer (TROPION-Breast01) and Enhertu in chemotherapy-na●ve HER2-low and -ultralow metastatic breast cancer (DESTINY-Breast06). EU approvals for Tagrisso in unresectable EGFRm NSCLC (LAURA) and Kavigale for prevention of COVID-19 (SUPERNOVA). Japan approvals for Imfinzi in endometrial cancer (DUO-E), Lynparza plus Imfinzi in pMMR endometrial cancer (DUO-E), Calquence tablet formulation in chronic / small lymphocytic leukaemia, Datroway in HR+ HER2- metastatic breast cancer, Fasenra in EGPA (MANDARA) and Kavigale for prevention of COVID-19. China approvals for Lynparza in gBRCAm HER2- early breast cancer (OlympiA), Orpathys in locally advanced or metastatic MET Exon 14 NSCLC (NCT04923945)
     
    Guidance
    The Company issues its Total Revenue and Core EPS guidance for FY 2025 at CER, based on the average foreign exchange rates through 2024.
     
      Total Revenue is expected to increase by a high single-digit percentage
    Core EPS is expected to increase by a low double-digit percentage
     
    ‒    The Core Tax rate is expected to be between 18-22%
     
    The Company is unable to provide guidance on a Reported basis because it cannot reliably forecast material elements of the Reported results, including any fair value adjustments arising on acquisition-related liabilities, intangible asset impairment charges and legal settlement provisions. Please refer to the cautionary statements section regarding forward-looking statements at the end of this announcement.
     
    Currency impact
    If foreign exchange rates for February 2025 to December 2025 were to remain at the average rates seen in January 2025, it is anticipated that Total Revenue in FY 2025 would incur a low single-digit percentage adverse impact compared to the performance at CER, and Core EPS would incur a mid-single-digit percentage adverse impact. The Company's foreign exchange rate sensitivity analysis is provided in Table 17.
     
    Capital allocation
    In FY 2025, the Company intends to increase the annual dividend declared to $3.20 per share. The Company also expects to increase capital expenditure[3] by approximately 50%, driven by manufacturing expansion projects and investment in IT systems, to support portfolio growth and build capacity for transformative technologies.
     
    China
    In relation to the illegal drug importation allegations, in January 2025, AstraZeneca received a Notice of Transfer to the Prosecutor and an Appraisal Opinion from the Shenzhen City Customs Office regarding suspected unpaid importation taxes amounting to $0.9 million. To the best of AstraZeneca's knowledge, the importation taxes referred to in the Appraisal Opinion relate to Imfinzi and Imjudo. A fine of between one and five times the amount of unpaid importation taxes may also be levied if AstraZeneca is found liable. AstraZeneca continues to fully cooperate with the Chinese authorities.
     
    In December 2024 AstraZeneca announced the appointment of Iskra Reic as Executive Vice President, International, which encompasses China, Asian and Eurasian markets, Middle East & Africa, Latin America, Australia & New Zealand. Iskra succeeds Leon Wang who is on extended leave from the Company while under investigation in China.
     
    Table 1: Key elements of Total Revenue performance in Q4 2024
     
    % Change 
     
     
    Revenue type 
     
    $m 
    Actual % 
    CER % 
     
     
    Product Sales 
     
    13,362 
    18 
    19 
     
     
    Alliance Revenue
     
    714 
    68 
    69 
     
    * $392m Enhertu (Q4 2023: $281m)
    * $133m Tezspire (Q4 2023: $80m)
    * $161m Beyfortus (Q4 2023: $41m)
    Collaboration Revenue 
     
    815 
    >2x 
    >2x 
     
    * $600m Lynparza (Q4 2023: $245m)
    * $111m Beyfortus (Q4 2023: $27m)
    * $100m Koselugo (Q4 2023: nil)
    Total Revenue 
     
    14,891 
    24 
    25 
     
     
    Therapy areas 
     
    $m 
    Actual %
    CER %
     
     
    Oncology 
     
    6,344 
    27 
    29 
     
    * Tagrisso up 20% (21% at CER), Calquence up 20%, Enhertu up 48% (54% at CER)
    CVRM 
     
    3,138 
    16 
    17 
     
    * Farxiga up 21% (22% at CER), Lokelma up 35%
    R&I 
     
    2,127 
    27 
    28 
     
    * Breztri up 29%. Saphnelo up 65%, Tezspire up 86% (85% at CER), Symbicort up 31% (33% CER)
    V&I
     
    651 
    58 
    55 
     
    * Beyfortus Total Revenue up >3x
    Rare Disease 
     
    2,377 
    21 
    22 
     
    * Ultomiris up 32% (33% at CER), partially offset by decline in Soliris of 24% (22% at CER), Strensiq up 38% (37% at CER) and Koselugo up >3x
    Other Medicines 
     
    254 
    (7)
    (6)
     
     
    Total Revenue 
     
    14,891 
    24 
    25 
     
     
    Regions
     
    $m 
    Actual %
    CER %
     
     
    US 
     
    6,532 
    28 
    28 
     
    * Product Sales up 25%
    Emerging Markets 
     
    3,134 
    13 
    19 
     
     
    - China 
     
    1,364 
    (1)
    (3)
     
    * Decline primarily due to low rates of seasonal respiratory viral infections, and impact from year-end hospital budget dynamics
    - Ex-China Emerging Markets 
     
    1,770 
    26 
    42 
     
     
    Europe 
     
    3,948 
    37 
    35 
     
    * Product Sales up 20% (18% at CER)
    Established RoW 
     
    1,277 
    1 
    2 
     
     
    Total Revenue
     
    14,891 
    24 
    25 
     
     
     
    Key alliance medicines
    ‒    Combined sales of Enhertu, recorded by Daiichi Sankyo Company Limited (Daiichi Sankyo) and AstraZeneca, amounted to $3,754m in FY 2024 (FY 2023: $2,566m)
    ‒    Combined sales of Tezspire, recorded by Amgen and AstraZeneca, amounted to $1,219m in FY 2024 (FY 2023: $653m)
     
    Table 2: Key elements of financial performance in Q4 2024
     
    Metric
     
    Reported
    Reported change
    Core
    Corechange
     
    Comments[4]
    Total Revenue
    $14,891m
    24% Actual     
    25% CER
    $14,891m
    24% Actual     
    25% CER
     
    * See Table 1 and the Total Revenue section of this document for further details
    Product Sales Gross Margin
    80%
    Stable Actual     
    +1pp CER
    79%
    -1pp Actual     
     Stable CER
     
    * Variations in Product Sales Gross Margin can be expected between periods, due to product seasonality, foreign exchange fluctuations and other effects
    R&D
    expense
    $4,677m
    52% Actual     
    52% CER
    $3,573m
    23% Actual     
     22% CER
     
    + Increased investment in the pipeline
    * Core R&D-to-Total Revenue ratio of 24%(Q4 2023: 24%)
    * Reported R&D includes $753m impairment recorded against the vemircopan (ALXN2050) intangible asset
    SG&A expense
    $5,410m
    1% Actual     
     1% CER
    $4,275m
    6% Actual     
    7% CER
     
    + Market development for recent launches and pre-launch activities
    * Core SG&A-to-Total Revenue ratio of 29%(Q4 2023: 34%)
    Other operating income and expense[5]
    $100m
    -7% Actual     
    -6% CER
    $101m
    -7% Actual     
    -6% CER
     
     
    Operating Margin
    14%
    +3pp Actual     
    +4pp CER
    28%
    +5pp Actual     
    +6pp CER
     
    * See commentary above on Gross Margin, R&D, SG&A and Other operating income and expense
    Net finance expense
    $365m
    9% Actual     
     8% CER
    $310m
    20% Actual     
    20% CER
     
    + Recent debt issued at higher interest rates
    + Decrease in interest income
    + Higher level of Net debt
    Tax rate
    10%
    +17pp Actual     
     +15pp CER
    16%
    +7pp Actual     
    +7pp CER
     
    * Variations in the tax rate can be expected between periods
    EPS
    $0.97
    56% Actual     
     71% CER
    $2.09
    44% Actual     
    49% CER
     
    * Further details of differences between Reported and Core are shown in Table 12
     
    Table 3: Pipeline highlights since prior results announcement
     
    Event
    Medicine
    Indication / Trial
    Event
    Regulatory approvals and other regulatory actions
    Tagrisso
    EGFRm NSCLC (Stage III
    unresectable) (LAURA)
    Regulatory approval (EU, CN)
    Imfinzi
    Limited-stage SCLC (ADRIATIC)
    Regulatory approval (EU)
    Imfinzi
    Advanced endometrial cancer
    Regulatory approval (JP)
    Calquence
    Tablets for chronic lymphocytic leukaemia
    Regulatory approval (JP)
    Calquence
    Mantle cell lymphoma (1st-line) (ECHO)
    Regulatory approval (US)
    Lynparza + Imfinzi
    Advanced endometrial cancer with mismatch repair proficiency
    (DUO-E)
    Regulatory approval (JP)
    Lynparza
    gBRCAm HER2- eBC (OlympiA)
    Regulatory approval (CN)
    Enhertu
    HR+ HER2-low and -ultralow mBC
    (DESTINY-Breast06)
    Regulatory approval (US)
    Datroway
    HR+ HER2- mBC (TROPION-Breast01)
    Regulatory approval (JP, US)
    Orpathys
    MET exon 14 skipping altered NSCLC (NCT04923945)
    Regulatory approval (CN)
    Fasenra
    EGPA (MANDARA)
    Regulatory approval (JP)
    Kavigale
    Prevention of COVID-19 (SUPERNOVA)
    Regulatory approval (EU, JP)
     
     
     
    Regulatory submissionsor acceptances*
    Imfinzi
    Muscle-invasive bladder
    cancer (NIAGARA)
    Regulatory submission (US, JP)
    Imfinzi + Imjudo
    NSCLC (1st-line) (POSEIDON)
    Regulatory submission (CN)
    Calquence
    Chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (1st-line) (AMPLIFY)
    Regulatory submission (EU)
    Datroway
    EGFRm NSCLC (later line) (TROPION-Lung05)
    Regulatory submission (US)
    Tezspire
    Severe uncontrolled asthma (NAVIGATOR/
    DIRECTION)
    Regulatory submission (CN)
    Koselugo
    Neurofibromatosis type 1 adult (KOMET)
    Regulatory submission (EU, JP)
     
     
     
    Phase III / registrational data readouts and other developments
    Tagrisso
    Resectable early-stage EGFRm NSCLC (NeoADAURA)
    Primary endpoint met
    Truqap
    PTEN-deficient de novo metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer (CAPItello-281)
    Primary endpoint met
    *US, EU and China regulatory submission denotes filing acceptance
     
    Other pipeline updates
     In January 2025, the vemircopan (ALXN2050) Phase II development programme was terminated. The decision was based on safety and efficacy data from Phase II trials.
     
    Upcoming pipeline catalysts
    For recent trial starts and anticipated timings of key trial readouts, please refer to the Clinical Trials Appendix, available on www.astrazeneca.com/investor-relations.html.
     
    Sustainability highlights
    The Company convened an event on health equity for investors and analysts in November that detailed AstraZeneca's health equity strategy, which is embedded from the Company's science through to healthcare delivery and community engagement.
    At the end of 2024, the Company's cumulative reduction in Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions was 77.5% from the 2015 baseline.
     
    Conference call
    A conference call and webcast for investors and analysts will begin today, 6 February 2025, at 11:00 UK time. Details can be accessed via astrazeneca.com.
     
    Reporting calendar
    The Company intends to publish its Q1 2025 results on 29 April 2025.
     
    Operating and financial review
    All narrative on growth and results in this section is based on actual exchange rates, and financial figures are in US$ millions ($m), unless stated otherwise. The performance shown in this announcement covers the twelve-month period to 31 December 2024 ('the year' or 'FY 2024') compared to the twelve-month period to 31 December 2023 (FY 2023), or the three-month period to 31 December 2024 ('the quarter' or 'Q4 2024') compared to the three-month period to 31 December 2023 ('Q4 2023'), unless stated otherwise.
    Core financial measures, EBITDA, Net debt, Product Sales Gross Margin, Operating Margin and CER are non-GAAP financial measures because they cannot be derived directly from the Group's Condensed consolidated financial statements. Management believes that these non-GAAP financial measures, when provided in combination with Reported results, provide investors and analysts with helpful supplementary information to understand better the financial performance and position of the Group on a comparable basis from period to period. These non-GAAP financial measures are not a substitute for, or superior to, financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP.
    Core financial measures are adjusted to exclude certain significant items:
    ‒    Charges and provisions related to our global restructuring programmes, which includes charges that relate to the impact of restructuring programmes on our capitalised manufacturing assets and IT assets
    ‒    Amortisation and impairment of intangible assets, including impairment reversals but excluding any charges relating to IT assets
    ‒    Other specified items, principally comprising acquisition-related costs and credits, which include the imputed finance charges and fair value movements relating to contingent consideration on business combinations, imputed finance charges and remeasurement adjustments on certain Other payables arising from intangible asset acquisitions, remeasurement adjustments relating to certain Other payables and debt items assumed from the Alexion acquisition and legal settlements
    ‒    The tax effects of the adjustments above are excluded from the Core Tax charge
    Details on the nature of Core financial measures are provided on page 61 of the Annual Report and Form 20-F Information 2023.
    Reference should be made to the Reconciliation of Reported to Core financial measures table included in the financial performance section in this announcement.
    Product Sales Gross Margin is calculated by dividing the difference between Product Sales and Cost of Sales by the Product Sales. The calculation of Reported and Core Product Sales Gross Margin excludes the impact of Alliance Revenue and Collaboration Revenue and any associated costs, thereby reflecting the underlying performance of Product Sales.
    EBITDA is defined as Reported Profit before tax after adding back Net finance expense, results from Joint ventures and associates and charges for Depreciation, amortisation and impairment. Reference should be made to the Reconciliation of Reported Profit before tax to EBITDA included in the financial performance section in this announcement.
    Operating margin is defined as Operating profit as a percentage of Total Revenue.
    Net debt is defined as Interest-bearing loans and borrowings and Lease liabilities, net of Cash and cash equivalents, Other investments, and Net derivative financial instruments. Reference should be made to Note 3 'Net debt' included in the Notes to the Condensed consolidated financial statements in this announcement.
    The Company strongly encourages investors and analysts not to rely on any single financial measure, but to review AstraZeneca's financial statements, including the Notes thereto, and other available Company reports, carefully and in their entirety.
    Due to rounding, the sum of a number of dollar values and percentages in this announcement may not agree to totals.
     
    Total Revenue
     
    Table 4: Total Revenue by therapy area and medicine[6]
     
     
    FY 2024 
    Q4 2024 
     
     
     
     
    % Change 
     
     
    % Change 
               
     
    $m 
    % Total 
    Actual 
    CER 
    $m 
    % Total 
    Actual 
    CER 
    Oncology 
     
    22,353 
    41 
    21 
    24 
    6,344 
    43 
    27 
    29 
    - Tagrisso 
     
    6,580 
    12 
    13 
    16 
    1,703 
    11 
    20 
    21 
    - Imfinzi
     
    4,717 
    9 
    17 
    21 
    1,254 
    8 
    16 
    18 
    - Calquence 
     
    3,129 
    6 
    24 
    25 
    808 
    5 
    20 
    20 
    - Lynparza 
     
    3,672 
    7 
    20 
    22 
    1,444 
    10 
    46 
    47 
    - Enhertu 
     
    1,982 
    4 
    54 
    58 
    540 
    4 
    48 
    54 
    - Zoladex
     
    1,097 
    2 
    11 
    17 
    252 
    2 
    (4)
    (1)
    - Imjudo
     
    281 
    1 
    29 
    31 
    73 
    - 
    27 
    28 
    - Truqap
     
    430 
    1 
    >10x 
    >10x 
    163 
    1 
    >10x 
    >10x 
    - Orpathys 
     
    46 
    - 
    - 
    2 
    10 
    - 
    (15)
    (16)
    - Other Oncology
     
    419 
    1 
    (19)
    (14)
    97 
    1 
    (25)
    (22)
    BioPharmaceuticals: CVRM 
     
    12,517 
    23 
    18 
    20 
    3,138 
    21 
    16 
    17 
    - Farxiga 
     
    7,717 
    14 
    29 
    31 
    1,938 
    13 
    21 
    22 
    - Brilinta 
     
    1,333 
    2 
    1 
    2 
    341 
    2 
    4 
    4 
    - Crestor
     
    1,155 
    2 
    4 
    8 
    261 
    2 
    5 
    6 
    - Lokelma
     
    542 
    1 
    32 
    34 
    150 
    1 
    35 
    35 
    - Seloken/Toprol-XL 
     
    606 
    1 
    (5)
    - 
    140 
    1 
    (3)
    1 
    - roxadustat
     
    336 
    1 
    22 
    23 
    75 
    1 
    17 
    14 
    - Andexxa
     
    219 
    - 
    20 
    22 
    59 
    - 
    11 
    11 
    - Wainua
     
    85 
    - 
    n/m 
    n/m 
    42 
    - 
    n/m 
    n/m 
    - Other CVRM
     
    524 
    1 
    (24)
    (22)
    132 
    1 
    (9)
    (7)
    BioPharmaceuticals: R&I 
     
    7,876 
    15 
    23 
             25 
    2,127 
    14 
    27 
    28 
    - Symbicort 
     
    2,879 
    5 
    22 
    25 
    684 
    5 
    31 
    33 
    - Fasenra
     
    1,689 
    3 
    9 
    9 
    471 
    3 
    12 
    12 
    - Breztri
     
    978 
    2 
    44 
    46 
    257 
    2 
    29 
    29 
    - Pulmicort 
     
    682 
    1 
    (4)
    (1)
    164 
    1 
    (25)
    (23)
    - Tezspire
     
    684 
    1 
    98 
    99 
    213 
    1 
    86 
    85 
    - Saphnelo 
     
    474 
    1 
    69 
    70 
    147 
    1 
    65 
    65 
    - Airsupra
     
    66 
    - 
    >10x 
    >10x 
    25 
    - 
    >10x 
    >10x 
    - Other R&I 
     
    424 
    1 
    (10)
    (9)
    166 
    1 
    50 
    50 
    BioPharmaceuticals: V&I 
     
    1,462 
    3 
    8 
    8 
    651 
    4 
    58 
    55 
    - Beyfortus
     
    722 
    1 
    >2x 
    >2x 
    403 
    3 
    >3x 
    >3x 
    - Synagis
     
    447 
    1 
    (18)
    (14)
    101 
    1 
    (38)
    (36)
    - COVID-19 mAbs
     
    31 
    - 
    (90)
    (90)
    -  
    - 
    (96)
    (93)
    - FluMist
     
    258 
    - 
    14 
    10 
    149 
    1 
    7 
    3 
    - Other V&I
     
    4 
    - 
    (68)
    (68)
    (2)
    - 
    (86)
    (88)
    Rare Disease
     
    8,768 
    16 
    13 
    16 
    2,377 
    16 
    21 
    22 
    - Ultomiris 
     
    3,924 
    7 
    32 
    34 
    1,089 
    7 
    32 
    33 
    - Soliris
     
    2,588 
    5 
    (18)
    (14)
    543 
    4 
    (24)
    (22)
    - Strensiq 
     
    1,416 
    3 
    23 
    24 
    420 
    3 
    38 
    37 
    - Koselugo 
     
    631 
    1 
    91 
    96 
    265 
    2 
    >3x 
    >3x 
    - Kanuma 
     
    209 
    - 
    22 
    24 
    60 
    - 
    47 
    48 
    Other Medicines 
     
    1,097 
    2 
    (9)
    (5)
    254 
    2 
    (7)
    (6)
    - Nexium 
     
    886 
    2 
    (8)
    (2)
    201 
    1 
    (6)
    (4)
    - Others 
     
    211 
    - 
    (16)
    (14)
    53 
    - 
    (13)
    (13)
    Total
     
    54,073 
    100 
    18 
    21 
    14,891 
    100 
    24 
    25 
     
    Table 5: Alliance Revenue
     
     
    FY 2024
    Q4 2024
     
     
     
    % Change
     
    % Change
     
     
    $m             
    Actual 
    CER 
      $m 
    Actual 
    CER 
    Enhertu
     
    1,437 
    41 
    41 
    392 
    40 
    41 
    Tezspire
     
    436 
    69 
    69 
    133 
    67 
    67 
    Beyfortus
     
    237 
    >4x
    >4x
    161 
    >3x
    >3x
    Other royalty income 
     
    91 
    13 
    13 
    24 
    14 
    13 
    Other Alliance Revenue 
     
    11 
    12 
    11 
    4 
    57 
    52 
    Total 
     
    2,212 
    55 
    55 
    714 
    68 
    69 
     
    Table 6: Collaboration Revenue
     
     
    FY 2024 
    Q4 2024
     
     
     
     
    % Change 
     
     
    % Change
     
                            
    $m                                                       
    Actual                                        
                      CER 
    $m 
    Actual 
    CER 
    Lynparza: sales milestones 
     
    600 
    >2x 
    >2x 
    600 
    >2x 
    >2x 
    Beyfortus: sales milestones 
     
    167 
    70 
    64 
    111 
    >4x 
    >3x 
    Koselugo: sales milestones 
     
    100 
    n/m 
    n/m 
    100 
    n/m 
    n/m 
    Farxiga: sales milestones
     
    56 
    95 
    95 
    4 
    >5x 
    >5x 
    Others 
     
    - 
    n/m 
    n/m 
    - 
    n/m 
    n/m 
    Total 
     
    923 
    56 
    54 
    815 
    >2x 
    >2x 
     
    Table 7: Total Revenue by therapy area
     
     
    FY 2024 
    Q4 2024
     
     
     
     
    % Change 
     
     
    % Change
     
     
    $m 
    % Total 
     Actual 
    CER 
    $m 
    % Total 
     Actual 
    CER 
    Oncology
     
    22,353 
    41 
    21 
    24 
    6,344 
    43 
    27 
    29 
    Biopharmaceuticals
     
    21,855 
    40 
    19 
    21 
    5,916 
    40 
    23 
    24 
    CVRM
     
    12,517 
    23 
    18 
    20 
    3,138 
    21 
    16 
    17 
    R&I
     
    7,876 
    15 
    23 
    25 
    2,127 
    14 
    27 
    28 
    V&I
     
    1,462 
    3 
    8 
    8 
    651 
    4 
    58 
    55 
    Rare Disease
     
    8,768 
    16 
    13 
    16 
    2,377 
    16 
    21 
    22 
    Other Medicines
     
    1,097 
    2 
    (9)
    (5)
    254 
    2 
    (7)
    (6)
    Total
     
    54,073 
    100 
    18 
    21 
    14,891 
    100 
    24 
    25 
     
    Table 8: Total Revenue by region
     
     
    FY 2024 
    Q4 2024
     
     
     
     
    % Change 
     
     
    % Change
     
     
    $m 
    % Total 
     Actual 
    CER 
    $m 
    % Total 
     Actual 
    CER 
    US
     
    23,235 
    43 
    22 
    22 
    6,532 
    44 
    28 
    28 
    Emerging Markets
     
    13,675 
    25 
    14 
    22 
    3,134 
    21 
    13 
    19 
    China
     
    6,413 
    12 
    9 
    11 
    1,364 
    9 
    (1)
    (3)
    Emerging Markets ex. China
     
    7,262 
    13 
    18 
    32 
    1,770 
    12 
    26 
    42 
    Europe
     
    12,188 
    23 
    27 
    26 
    3,948 
    27 
    37 
    35 
    Established ROW
     
    4,975 
    9 
    (2)
    3 
    1,277 
    9 
    1 
    2 
    Total
     
    54,073 
    100 
    18 
    21 
    14,891 
    100 
    24 
    25 
     
    Oncology
    Oncology Total Revenue of $22,353m in FY 2024 increased by 21% (24% at CER), representing 41% of overall Total Revenue (FY 2023: 40%). Collaboration Revenue was $600m in FY 2024 (FY 2023: $245m), from a sales-related milestone for Lynparza.
     
    Tagrisso
    FY 2024, $m
     
    Worldwide
     
    US
    Emerging Markets
    Europe
    Established RoW
    Total Revenue
     
    6,580
     
    2,763
    1,755
    1,301
    761
    Actual change
     
    13%
     
    21%
    8%
    16%
    (3%)
    CER change
     
    16%
     
    21%
    16%
    15%
    4%
     
    Region
     
     Drivers and commentary
    Worldwide
     
    * Strong global demand for Tagrisso in adjuvant (ADAURA) and 1st-line settings (FLAURA, FLAURA-2)
     
    US
     
    * Continued demand growth in both the adjuvant and 1st-line settings and, early launch momentum in Stage III unresectable disease (LAURA), with additional favourability coming from improved affordability
     
    Emerging Markets
     
    * Encouraging demand growth, partially offset by year-end hospital budget dynamics in China in the fourth quarter
     
    Europe
     
    * Continued demand growth across adjuvant and 1st-line settings
     
    Established RoW
     
    * Strong demand growth in 1st-line settings with year-over-year comparison reflecting price reduction in Japan in June 2023
     
     
    Imfinzi
    FY 2024, $m
     
    Worldwide
     
    US
    Emerging Markets
    Europe
    Established RoW
    Total Revenue
     
    4,717
     
    2,603
    479
    948
    687
    Actual change
     
    17%
     
    20%
    35%
    28%
    (8%)
    CER change
     
    21%
     
    20%
    59%
    27%
    (2%)
     
    Region
     
     Drivers and commentary
    Worldwide
     
    * Strong demand growth driven by HCC (HIMALAYA), BTC (TOPAZ-1), increased patient share in Stage IV NSCLC (POSEIDON), and extensive-stage SCLC (CASPIAN)
    US
     
    * Continued demand growth driven primarily by HCC and extensive-stage SCLC
    * Early growth signals from launches in early NSCLC (AEGEAN) and limited-stage SCLC (ADRIATIC)
    Emerging Markets
     
    * Strong demand growth driven across all approved indications, in particular BTC
    Europe
     
    * Growth driven by share gains in extensive-stage SCLC as well as new launches in HCC, BTC and NSCLC
    Established RoW
     
    * Increased demand in GI indications, offset by 25% and 11% mandatory price reductions in Japan effective from 1 February 2024 and 1 August 2024 respectively
     
    Calquence
     
    FY 2024, $m
     
    Worldwide
     
    US
    Emerging Markets
    Europe
    Established RoW
    Total Revenue
     
    3,129
     
    2,190
    153
    656
    130
    Actual change
     
    24%
     
    21%
    56%
    33%
    20%
    CER change
     
    25%
     
    21%
    79%
    32%
    22%
     
    Region
     
     Drivers and commentary
    Worldwide
     
    * Sustained BTKi leadership in front-line CLL (ELEVATE-TN)
    US
     
    * Growth driven by leading share of new patient starts in front-line CLL despite increased competitive pressure, with additional favourability coming from improved affordability
    Europe
     
    * Strong growth in front-line CLL, maintaining share of 1L new patient starts in competitive environment
     
    Lynparza
    FY 2024, $m
     
    Worldwide
     
    US
    Emerging Markets
    Europe
    Established RoW
    Total Revenue
     
    3,672
     
    1,332
    655
    1,432
    253
    Actual change
     
    20%
     
    6%
    21%
    46%
    (10%)
    CER change
     
    22%
     
    6%
    30%
    46%
    (5%)
     
    Region
     
     Drivers and commentary
    Worldwide
     
    * Lynparza remains the leading medicine in the PARP inhibitor class globally across four tumour types (ovarian, breast, prostate, pancreatic), as measured by total prescription volume
    * Collaboration Revenue $600m (FY 2023: $245m)
    US
     
    * Continued leadership within competitive PARP inhibitor class, with demand growth across all indications), and additional favourability coming from improved affordability
    Emerging Markets
     
    * Volume growth in China from increased share following inclusion of HRD-positive ovarian cancer (PAOLA-1) on NRDL with no price reduction effective 1 January 2024
    Europe
     
    * Growth driven by increased market share and additional launches in early breast cancer (OlympiA) and metastatic prostate cancer (PROpel)
    * Recognised a $600m sales-related milestone payment, recorded as Collaboration Revenue in Q4 2024
    Established RoW
     
    * PARP class leadership maintained with year-over-year comparison reflecting 7.7% price reduction in Japan in November 2023
     
    Enhertu
    FY 2024, $m
     
    Worldwide
     
    US
    Emerging Markets
    Europe
    Established RoW
    Total Revenue
     
    1,982
     
    893
    478
    542
    69
    Actual change
     
    54%
     
    27%
    88%
    83%
    >2x
    CER change
     
    58%
     
    27%
    >2x
    82%
    >2x
     
    Region
     
     Drivers and commentary
    Worldwide
     
    * Established standard of care in HER2-positive (DESTINY-Breast03) and HER2-low (DESTINY-Breast04) metastatic breast cancer
    * Encouraging early uptake, particularly in gynaecological indications following tumour-agnostic approval in April 2024 (DESTINY-PanTumor02, DESTINY-Lung01, DESTINY-CRC02)
    * Combined sales of Enhertu, recorded by Daiichi Sankyo and AstraZeneca, amounted to $3,754m in FY 2024 (FY 2023: $2,566m)
    US
     
    * US in-market sales, recorded by Daiichi Sankyo, amounted to $1,864m in FY 2024 (FY 2023: $1,472m)
    * Some spontaneous use in chemotherapy-na●ve and HER2-ultralow populations following data presentation and New England Journal of Medicine publication (DESTINY-Breast06)
    Emerging Markets
     
    * Increased demand growth following Q1 2024 launch in HER2-positive and HER2-low metastatic breast cancer in China with some stock compensation[7] in Q4 2024 due to NRDL enlistment
    Europe
     
    * AstraZeneca's European revenue includes a mid single-digit percentage royalty on Daiichi Sankyo's sales in Japan, recorded as Alliance Revenue
     
    Other Oncology medicines
     
    FY 2024
    Change
     
    Total Revenue
     
    $m
    Actual
    CER
    Drivers and commentary
    Zoladex
     
    1,097
    11%
    17%
    * Strong underlying growth in China and Emerging Markets and moderate growth in Europe with reduced uptake in Japan
    Imjudo
     
    281
    29%
    31%
    * Continued growth across markets
    Truqap
     
    430
    >10x
    >10x
    * Strong demand growth with uptake in biomarker altered subgroup of HR+ HER2- metastatic breast cancer (CAPItello-291), some benefit in the US in Q4 2024 due to one-off launch stocking of blister pack
    Orpathys
     
    46
    -
    2%
    * Demand in China for the treatment of patients with NSCLC with MET exon 14 skipping alterations
    Other Oncology
     
    419
    (19%)
    (14%)
    * Decline in Faslodex Total Revenue due to VBP implementation in China in March 2024 and generic erosion in Europe
     
    BioPharmaceuticals
    BioPharmaceuticals Total Revenue increased by 19% (21% at CER) in FY 2024 to $21,855m, representing 40% of overall Total Revenue (FY 2023: 40%).
     
    BioPharmaceuticals - CVRM
    CVRM Total Revenue increased by 18% (20% at CER) to $12,517m in FY 2024 and represented 23% of overall Total Revenue (FY 2023: 23%).
     
    Farxiga
    FY 2024, $m
     
    Worldwide
     
    US
    Emerging Markets
    Europe
    Established RoW
    Total Revenue
     
    7,717
     
    1,752
    2,853
    2,634
    478
    Actual change
     
    29%
     
    21%
    29%
    40%
    6%
    CER change
     
    31%
     
    21%
    35%
    39%
    12%
     
    Region
     
     Drivers and commentary
    Worldwide
     
     
    * Continued volume growth in all major regions, driven by continued demand in heart failure and CKD
    * SGLT2 class growth underpinned by updated cardiorenal guidelines
    US
     
    * Growth driven by underlying demand in HFrEF and CKD and launch of an authorised generic in the first quarter of 2024
    Emerging Markets
     
     
    * Increased reimbursement in ex-China Emerging Markets supporting growth despite entry of generic competition in some markets
    * Q4 2024 sales in China impacted by year-end hospital budget dynamics
    Europe
     
    * Continued strong class growth and market share gains
    Established RoW
     
    * Continued demand growth partially offset by generic competition in Canada
    * In Japan, AstraZeneca sells to collaborator Ono Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd, which records in-market sales
     
    Other CVRM medicines
     
     
    FY 2024
    Change
     
    Total Revenue
     
    $m
    Actual
    CER
    Drivers and commentary
    Brilinta
     
    1,333
    1%
    2%
    * Continued sales growth in Emerging Markets, offset partly by decline in Established RoW driven by generic competition in Canada
    Crestor
     
    1,155
    4%
    8%
    * Continued sales growth in Emerging Markets, decline in other regions
    Seloken
     
    606
    (5%)
    -
    * Growth in ex-China Emerging Markets offsetting declines in most other major regions
    Lokelma
    Roxadustat
     
    542
    336
    32%
    22%
    34%
    23%
    * Strong growth in all major regions, particularly in Europe and Emerging Markets
    * Continued patient and volume growth
    Andexxa
     
    219
    20%
    22%
    * Growth in year
    Wainua
     
    85
    n/m
    n/m
    * Continued strong US launch momentum
    Other CVRM
     
    524
    (24%)
    (22%)
     
     
    BioPharmaceuticals - R&I
    Total Revenue of $7,876m from R&I medicines increased 23% (25% at CER) and represented 15% of overall Total Revenue (FY 2023: 14%).
     
    Fasenra
    FY 2024, $m
     
    Worldwide
     
    US
    Emerging Markets
    Europe
    Established RoW
    Total Revenue
     
    1,689
     
    1,049
    92
    404
    144
    Actual change
     
    9%
     
    6%
    44%
    14%
    1%
    CER change
     
    9%
     
    6%
    55%
    13%
    6%
                                                              
    Region
     
     Drivers and commentary
    Worldwide
     
    * Expanded severe asthma market share leadership in IL-5 class across major markets
    US
     
    * Sustained double-digit volume growth, partially offset by channel mix
    Emerging Markets
     
    * Continued strong demand growth driven by launch acceleration across key markets 
    Europe
     
    * Sustained leadership in severe eosinophilic asthma  
    Established RoW
     
    * In Japan, maintained class leadership in a broadly stable market
     
    Breztri
    FY 2024, $m
     
    Worldwide
     
    US
    Emerging Markets
    Europe
    Established RoW
    Total Revenue
     
    978
     
    516
    245
    143
    74
    Actual change
     
    44%
     
    35%
    52%
    78%
    41%
    CER change
     
    46%
     
    35%
    57%
    77%
    47%
     
    Region
     
     Drivers and commentary
    Worldwide
     
    * Fastest growing triple medicine within the expanding FDC triple class
    US
     
    * Consistent share growth within the expanding FDC triple class
    Emerging Markets
     
    * Maintained market share leadership in China with strong FDC triple class penetration
    * Demand in fourth quarter in China impacted by low rates of respiratory viral infections
    * Further expansion with launches in additional geographies
    Europe
     
    * Sustained growth across markets driven by new launches
    Established RoW
     
    * Increased market share in Japan
     
    Tezspire
    FY 2024, $m
     
    Worldwide
     
    US
    Emerging Markets
    Europe
    Established RoW
    Total Revenue
     
    684
     
    436
    11
    156
    81
    Actual change
     
    98%
     
    67%
    >8x
    >3x
    >2x
    CER change
     
    99%
     
    67%
    >8x
    >3x
    >2x
     
    Region
     
     Drivers and commentary
    Worldwide
     
    * Combined sales of Tezspire, recorded by Amgen and AstraZeneca, amounted to $1,219m in FY 2024 (FY 2023: $653m)
    US
     
    * Continued strong volume growth YoY, with majority of patients new-to-biologics
    Europe
     
    * Achieved and maintained new-to-brand leadership across multiple markets, new launches continue to progress 
    Established RoW
     
    * Sustained market share growth in Japan and other major geographies, with continued launches
     
    Symbicort
     
    FY 2024, $m
     
    Worldwide
     
    US
    Emerging Markets
    Europe
    Established RoW
    Total Revenue
     
    2,879
     
    1,187
    805
    559
    328
    Actual change
     
    22%
     
    63%
    7%
    2%
    (2%)
    CER change
     
    25%
     
    63%
    16%
    1%
    -
     
    Region
     
     Drivers and commentary
    Worldwide
     
    * Symbicort remained the global market leader within a stable ICS/LABA class
    US
     
    * Continued strong demand for the authorised generic and favourable channel mix
    Emerging Markets
     
    * Sustained demand growth across markets in Ex-China regions
    * Demand in fourth quarter in China impacted by low rates of respiratory viral infections
    Europe
     
    * Continued growth within mild asthma in some markets partially offset generic erosion and a slowing overall market
    Established RoW
     
    * Continued generic erosion in Japan
     
    Other R&I medicines
     
    FY 2024
       Change
     
    Total Revenue
     
    $m
    Actual
    CER
    Drivers and commentary
    Pulmicort
     
    682
    (4%)
    (1%)
    * Emerging Markets are >80% of Pulmicort revenues
    * Emerging Markets declined 23% (21% at CER) in the fourth quarter due to low rates of seasonal respiratory viral infections in China
    Saphnelo
     
    474
    69%
    70%
    * Demand acceleration in the US, and additional growth driven by ongoing launches in Europe and Established RoW 
    Airsupra
     
    66
    >10x
    >10x
    * Strong US launch momentum and volume uptake. Revenue in the period continues to reflect patient introductory discounts as access continues to build 
    Other R&I
     
    424
    (10%)
    (9%)
    * Continued generic competition 
     
    BioPharmaceuticals - V&I
    Total Revenue from V&I medicines increased by 8% to $1,462m (FY 2023: $1,357m) and represented 3% of overall Total Revenue (FY 2023: 3%).
     
    V&I medicines
     
    FY 2024
    Change
     
    Total Revenue
     
    $m
    Actual
    CER
    Drivers and commentary
    Beyfortus
     
    722
    >2x
    >2x
    * Growth driven by increased demand and expanded production capacity
    * Product Sales recognises AstraZeneca's sales of manufactured Beyfortus product to Sanofi
    * Alliance Revenue recognises AstraZeneca's 50% share of gross profits on sales of Beyfortus in major markets outside the US, and 25% of brand revenues in rest of world markets
    * AstraZeneca has no participation in US profits or losses
    Synagis
     
    447
    (18%)
    (14%)
    * Synagis demand decreased following rapid adoption of Beyfortus
    COVID-19 mAbs
     
    31
    (90%)
    (90%)
    * Decline in Evusheld sales and Collaboration Revenue (Total Revenue FY 2023: $312m)
    FluMist
     
    258
    14%
    10%
    * Demand growth across key markets, in particular Europe, and benefit from earlier start in flu season compared to prior year
    Other V&I
     
    4
    (68%)
    (68%)
    * Decline in Vaxzevria sales (FY 2023: $11m)
     
    Rare Disease
    Total Revenue from Rare Disease medicines increased by 13% (16% at CER) in FY 2024 to $8,768m, representing 16% of overall Total Revenue (FY 2023: 17%).  Koselugo Collaboration Revenue was $100m in FY 2024 (FY 2023: $0m) reflecting achievement of sales milestone. Product Sales increased by 12% (14% at CER) in FY 2024 to $8,668m.
     
    Ultomiris
    FY 2024, $m
     
    Worldwide
     
    US
    Emerging Markets
    Europe
    Established RoW
    Total Revenue
     
    3,924
     
    2,261
    141
    884
    638
    Actual change
     
    32%
     
    29%
    100%
    32%
    34%
    CER change
     
    34%
     
    29%
    >2x
    31%
    43%
     
    Region
     
     Drivers and commentary
    Worldwide
     
    * Growth due to increased use in neurology, geographic expansion, further patient demand and conversion from Soliris
    * Ultomiris Total Revenue includes sales of Voydeya, which is approved as an add-on treatment to Ultomiris and Soliris for the 10-20% of PNH patients who experience clinically significant EVH
    US
     
    * Strong growth in patient demand in gMG (CHAMPION-MG) and NMOSD (CHAMPION-NMOSD), both new-to-branded medicines, as well as continued conversion from Soliris
    Emerging Markets
     
    * Expansion into new markets and growth in patient demand
    Europe
     
    * Strong demand growth following recent launches, particularly from neurology indications, conversion from Soliris
    Established RoW
     
    * Continued conversion from Soliris and strong demand following new launches
     
     
    Soliris
    FY 2024, $m
     
    Worldwide
     
    US
    Emerging Markets
    Europe
    Established RoW
    Total Revenue
     
    2,588
     
    1,523
    443
    416
    206
    Actual change
     
    (18%)
     
    (12%)
    4%
    (38%)
    (35%)
    CER change
     
    (14%)
     
    (12%)
    34%
    (38%)
    (32%)
     
    Region
     
     Drivers and commentary
    Worldwide
     
    * Decline driven by successful conversion of patients from Soliris to Ultomiris
    Emerging Markets
     
    * Growth driven by patient demand
    Europe
     
    * Decline driven by successful conversion from Soliris to Ultomiris and biosimilar erosion in PNH and aHUS
     
    Strensiq
    FY 2024, $m
     
    Worldwide
     
    US
    Emerging Markets
    Europe
    Established RoW
    Total Revenue
     
    1,416
     
    1,167
    54
    99
    96
    Actual change
     
    23%
     
    25%
    33%
    11%
    12%
    CER change
     
    24%
     
    25%
    43%
    10%
    18%
     
    Region
     
     Drivers and commentary
    Worldwide
     
    * Growth driven by strong patient demand and geographic expansion
    Emerging Markets
     
    * Q4 2024 benefitted from favourable timing of tender orders
     
    Koselugo
    FY 2024, $m
     
    Worldwide
     
    US
    Emerging Markets
    Europe
    Established RoW
    Total Revenue
     
    631
     
    212
    177
    203
    39
    Actual change
     
    91%
     
    9%
    >3x
    >3x
    62%
    CER change
     
    96%
     
    9%
    >3x
    >3x
    73%
     
    Region
     
     Drivers and commentary
    Worldwide
     
    * Growth driven by strong patient demand and geographic expansion
    Europe
     
    * Total Revenue includes $100m Collaboration Revenue booked in Q4 2024 from achievement of sales-based milestone
    Emerging Markets
     
    * Growing demand following new approvals and reimbursements, Q4 2024 benefitted from favourable timing of tender orders
     
    Other Rare Disease medicines
     
    FY 2024
    Change
     
    Total Revenue
     
    $m
    Actual
    CER
    Drivers and commentary
    Kanuma
     
    209
    22%
    24%
    * Continued global demand
     
     
    Other medicines (outside the main therapy areas)
     
    FY 2024
    Change
     
    Total Revenue
     
    $m
    Actual
    CER
    Drivers and commentary
    Nexium
     
    886
    (8%)
    (2%)
    * Growth in Emerging Markets, which now accounts for two-thirds of Nexium revenue, offset by generic erosion in other markets
     
    Others
     
    211
    (16%)
    (14%)
    * Continued impact of generic competition
     
     
    Financial performance
    Table 9: Reported Profit and Loss
     
     
     
    FY 2024
    FY 2023
    % Change 
    Q4 2024
    Q4 2023
    % Change
     
     
    $m  
    $m  
    Actual 
    CER 
    $m 
    $m 
    Actual 
    CER 
    Total Revenue
     
    54,073 
    45,811 
    18 
    21 
    14,891 
    12,024 
    24 
    25 
    - Product Sales
     
    50,938 
    43,789 
    16 
    19 
    13,362 
    11,323 
    18 
    19 
    - Alliance Revenue
     
    2,212 
    1,428 
    55 
    55 
    714 
    424 
    68 
    69 
    - Collaboration Revenue
     
    923 
    594 
    56 
    54 
    815 
    277 
    >2x
    >2x
    Cost of sales
     
    (10,207)
    (8,268)
    23 
    25 
    (2,725)
    (2,308)
    18 
    16 
    Gross profit
     
    43,866 
    37,543 
    17 
    20 
    12,166 
    9,716 
    25 
    27 
    Distribution expense
     
    (555)
    (539)
    3 
    5 
    (143)
    (145)
    (1)
    1 
    R&D expense
     
    (13,583)
    (10,935)
    24 
    25 
    (4,677)
    (3,073)
    52 
    52 
    SG&A expense
     
    (19,977)
    (19,216)
    4 
    5 
    (5,410)
    (5,371)
    1 
    1 
    Other operating income & expense
     
    252 
    1,340 
    (81)
    (81)
    100 
    107 
    (7)
    (6)
    Operating profit
     
    10,003 
    8,193 
    22 
    32 
    2,036 
    1,234 
    65 
    79 
    Net finance expense
     
    (1,284)
    (1,282)
    - 
    (3)
    (365)
    (337)
    9 
    8 
    Joint ventures and associates
     
    (28)
    (12)
    >2x
    >2x
    (5)
    - 
    n/m
    n/m
    Profit before tax
     
    8,691 
    6,899 
    26 
    38 
    1,666 
    897 
    86 
    >2x
    Taxation
     
    (1,650)
    (938)
    76 
    92 
    (166)
    62 
    >4x
    >4x
    Tax rate
     
    19% 
    14% 
     
     
    10% 
    -7% 
     
     
    Profit after tax
     
    7,041 
    5,961 
    18 
    29 
    1,500 
    959 
    56 
    71 
    Earnings per share
     
    $4.54 
    $3.84 
    18 
    29 
    $0.97 
    $0.62 
    56 
    71 
     
    Table 10: Reconciliation of Reported Profit before tax to EBITDA
     
     
    FY 2024
    FY 2023
    % Change
    Q4 2024
    Q4 2023
    % Change
     
     
    $m 
    $m  
    Actual 
    CER 
    $m 
    $m 
    Actual 
    CER 
    Reported Profit before tax 
     
    8,691 
    6,899 
    26 
    38 
    1,666 
    897 
    86 
    >2x
    Net finance expense 
     
    1,284 
    1,282 
    - 
    (3)
    365 
    337 
    9 
    8 
    Joint ventures and associates 
     
    28 
    12 
    >2x
    >2x
    5 
    - 
    n/m
    n/m
    Depreciation, amortisation and impairment 
     
    6,688 
    5,387 
    24 
    24 
    2,337 
    1,327 
    76 
    76 
    EBITDA 
     
    16,691 
    13,580 
    23 
    29 
    4,373 
    2,561 
    71 
    77 
     
    Table 11: Reconciliation of Reported to Core financial measures: FY 2024[8]
    FY 2024
     
    Reported
    Restructuring
    Intangible Asset
    Amortisation &
    Impairments
    Other
    Core
    Core
    % Change
     
     
    $m 
    $m 
    $m 
    $m 
    $m 
    Actual 
    CER 
    Gross profit
     
    43,866 
    569 
    32 
    5 
    44,472 
    18 
    20 
    Product Sales Gross Margin
     
    80% 
     
     
     
    81% 
    -1pp 
    - 
    Distribution expense
     
    (555)
    - 
    - 
    - 
    (555)
    3 
    5 
    R&D expense
     
    (13,583)
    275 
    1,090 
    7 
    (12,211)
    19 
    19 
    % of Total Revenue
     
    25% 
     
     
     
    23% 
    - 
    - 
    SG&A expense
     
    (19,977)
    312 
    4,286 
    351 
    (15,028)
    9 
    11 
    % of Total Revenue
     
    37% 
     
     
     
    28% 
    +2pp 
    +2pp 
    Total operating expense
     
    (34,115)
    587 
    5,376 
    358 
    (27,794)
    13 
    14 
    Other operating income & expense
     
    252 
    (2)
    - 
    - 
    250 
    (81)
    (81)
    Operating profit
     
    10,003 
    1,154 
    5,408 
    363 
    16,928 
    16 
    22 
    Operating Margin
     
    18% 
     
     
     
    31% 
    - 
    - 
    Net finance expense
     
    (1,284)
    - 
    - 
    115 
    (1,169)
    19 
    15 
    Taxation
     
    (1,650)
    (219)
    (1,044)
    (88)
    (3,001)
    31 
    38 
    EPS
     
    $4.54 
    $0.60 
    $2.82 
    $0.25 
    $8.21 
    13 
    19 
     
    Table 12: Reconciliation of Reported to Core financial measures: Q4 20248
    Q4 2024
     
    Reported
    Restructuring
    Intangible Asset Amortisation & Impairments
    Other
    Core
    Core
    % Change
     
     
    $m 
    $m 
    $m 
    $m 
    $m 
    Actual 
    CER 
    Gross profit
     
    12,166 
    (86)
    8 
    1 
    12,089 
    24 
    26 
    Product Sales Gross Margin
     
    80% 
     
     
     
    79% 
    -1pp 
    - 
    Distribution expense
     
    (143)
    - 
    - 
    - 
    (143)
    (1)
    1 
    R&D expense
     
    (4,677)
    54 
    1,052 
    (2)
    (3,573)
    23 
    22 
    % of Total Revenue
     
    31% 
     
     
     
    24% 
    - 
    +1pp 
    SG&A expense
     
    (5,410)
    132 
    943 
    60 
    (4,275)
    6 
    7 
    % of Total Revenue
     
    36% 
     
     
     
    29% 
    +5pp 
    +5pp 
    Total operating expense
     
    (10,230)
    186 
    1,995 
    58 
    (7,991)
    13 
    13 
    Other operating income & expense
     
    100 
    - 
    - 
    1 
    101 
    (7)
    (6)
    Operating profit
     
    2,036 
    100 
    2,003 
    60 
    4,199 
    53 
    58 
    Operating Margin
     
    14% 
     
     
     
    28% 
    +5pp 
    +6pp 
    Net finance expense
     
    (365)
    - 
    - 
    55 
    (310)
    20 
    20 
    Taxation
     
    (166)
    (30)
    (423)
    (21)
    (640)
    >2x
    >2x
    EPS
     
    $0.97 
    $0.05 
    $1.02 
    $0.05 
    $2.09 
    44 
    49 
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
    Profit and Loss drivers
    Gross profit
    ‒    The calculation of Reported and Core Product Sales Gross Margin excludes the impact of Alliance Revenue and Collaboration Revenue
    ‒    The change in Product Sales Gross Margin (Reported and Core) in FY 2024 was impacted by:
    ‒      Positive effects from product mix. The increased contribution from Rare Disease and Oncology medicines had a positive impact on the Product Sales Gross Margin
    ‒      Dilutive effects from product mix. The rising contribution of Product Sales with profit sharing arrangements (Lynparza, Enhertu, Tezspire, Koselugo) has a negative impact on Product Sales Gross Margin because AstraZeneca records Product Sales in certain markets and pays away a share of the gross profits to its collaboration partners. The growth in Beyfortus also has a dilutive impact on Product Sales Gross Margin, as AstraZeneca records its sales of manufactured product to its distribution partner Sanofi as Product Sales; those have a lower Product Sales Gross Margin than the Company average
    ‒      Dilutive effects from geographic mix. In Emerging Markets, the Product Sales Gross Margin tends to be below the Company average        
    ‒      The reported Product Sales Gross Margin included inventory and related contract provisions of $529m related to Andexxa, which was part of the PAAGR restructuring program (see Note 2 in the Notes to the Condensed consolidated financial statements section)
    ‒    Variations in Product Sales Gross Margin performance between periods can continue to be expected due to product seasonality, foreign exchange fluctuations, and other effects
     
    R&D expense
    ‒    The change in R&D expense (Reported and Core) in the period was impacted by:
    ‒      Positive data read-outs for high value pipeline opportunities that have ungated late-stage trials
    ‒      Investment in platforms, new technology and capabilities to enhance R&D capabilities
    ‒      Addition of R&D projects following completion of previously announced business development activity including Icosavax, Gracell, Fusion and Amolyt
    ‒    The change in Reported R&D expense was also impacted by intangible asset impairments in the year, including $753m recorded against the vemircopan (ALXN2050) intangible asset
     
    SG&A expense
     ‒    The change in SG&A expense (Reported and Core) in the period was driven primarily by market development activities for launches and to support continued growth in existing brands
    ‒    The Reported SG&A expense included impairment charges of $504m recorded against the Andexxa intangible asset
     
    Other operating income and expense
    ‒    In the prior year period, Other operating income and expense included a $241m gain on disposal of the US rights to Pulmicort Flexhaler and a $712m gain relating to updated contractual arrangements for Beyfortus
     
    Net finance expense
    ‒    Core Net finance expense increased 19% (15% increase at CER) due to the increased level of debt and new debt issued at higher interest rates
     
    Taxation
    ‒    The effective Reported and Core Tax rate for the twelve months to 31 December 2024 was 19% (FY 2023: 14% and 17% respectively)
    ‒    The cash tax paid for the twelve months to 31 December 2024 was $2,750m (2023: $2,366m), representing 32% of Reported Profit before tax (2023: 34%)
     
    Dividends
    ‒    A second interim dividend of $2.10 per share (168.0 pence, 22.96 SEK) has been declared, resulting in a full-year dividend per share of $3.10 (245.6 pence, 33.75 SEK)
    ‒    Dividend payments are normally paid as follows:
    ‒    First interim dividend - announced with half-year and second-quarter results and paid in September
    ‒    Second interim dividend - announced with full-year and fourth-quarter results and paid in March
    ‒    Provisional dates for the 2024 second interim dividend: ex-dividend 20 February 2025, record date 21 February 2025, payable on 24 March 2025.
     
    Table 13: Cash Flow summary
     
     
    FY 2024 
    FY 2023 
    Change 
     
     
    $m 
    $m 
    $m 
    Reported Operating profit
     
    10,003 
    8,193 
    1,810 
    Depreciation, amortisation and impairment
     
    6,688 
    5,387 
    1,301 
    Movement in working capital and short-term provisions
     
    (893)
    300 
    (1,193)
    Gains on disposal of intangible assets
     
    (64)
    (251)
    187 
    Fair value movements on contingent consideration arising from
    business combinations
     
    311 
    549 
    (238)
    Non-cash and other movements
     
    (121)
    (386)
    265 
    Interest paid
     
    (1,313)
    (1,081)
    (232)
    Taxation paid
     
    (2,750)
    (2,366)
    (384)
    Net cash inflow from operating activities
     
    11,861 
    10,345 
    1,516 
    Net cash inflow before financing activities
     
    3,881 
    6,281 
    (2,400)
    Net cash outflow from financing activities
     
    (3,996)
    (6,567)
    2,571 
     
    The change in Net cash inflow before financing activities of $2,400m is primarily driven by Acquisitions of subsidiaries, net of cash acquired of $2,771m, and relates to the acquisition of Gracell Biotechnologies, Inc. for $774m and acquisition of Fusion Pharmaceuticals Inc., for $1,997m as compared to the acquisition of Neogene Therapeutics, Inc. for $189m in FY 2023.
    The decrease in Net cash outflow from financing activities of $2,571m is primarily driven by increased issuance of long-term loans of $6,492m in the period compared to $3,816m issued in the comparative period.
     
    Capital expenditure
    Capital expenditure on tangible assets and Software-related intangible assets amounted to $2,218m in FY 2024 (FY 2023: $1,516m). The increase of capital expenditure in 2024 was driven by investment in several major manufacturing projects and continued investment in technology upgrades.
     
    Table 14: Net debt summary
     
     
    At 31 
     Dec 2024
    At 31 
    Dec 2023
     
     
    $m 
    $m 
    Cash and cash equivalents
     
    5,488 
    5,840 
    Other investments
     
    166 
    122 
    Cash and investments
     
    5,654 
    5,962 
    Overdrafts and short-term borrowings
     
    (330)
    (515)
    Lease liabilities
     
    (1,452)
    (1,128)
    Current instalments of loans
     
    (2,007)
    (4,614)
    Non-current instalments of loans
     
    (26,506)
    (22,365)
    Interest-bearing loans and borrowings (Gross debt)
     
    (30,295)
    (28,622)
    Net derivatives
     
    71 
    150 
    Net debt
     
    (24,570)
    (22,510)
     
    Net debt increased by $2,060m in the twelve months to 31 December 2024 to $24,570m. Details of the committed undrawn bank facilities are disclosed within the going concern section of Note 1. Details of the Company's solicited credit ratings and further details on Net debt are disclosed in Note 3.
     
    Summarised financial information for guarantee of securities of subsidiaries
    AstraZeneca Finance LLC ("AstraZeneca Finance") is the issuer of 1.2% Notes due 2026, 4.8% Notes due 2027, 4.875% Notes due 2028, 1.75% Notes due 2028, 4.85% Notes due 2029, 4.9% Notes due 2030, 4.9% Notes due 2031, 2.25% Notes due 2031, 4.875% Notes due 2033 and 5% Notes due 2034 (the "AstraZeneca Finance USD Notes"). Each series of AstraZeneca Finance USD Notes has been fully and unconditionally guaranteed by AstraZeneca PLC. AstraZeneca Finance is 100% owned by AstraZeneca PLC and each of the guarantees issued by AstraZeneca PLC is full and unconditional and joint and several.
    The AstraZeneca Finance USD Notes are senior unsecured obligations of AstraZeneca Finance and rank equally with all of AstraZeneca Finance's existing and future senior unsecured and unsubordinated indebtedness. The guarantee by AstraZeneca PLC of the AstraZeneca Finance USD Notes is the senior unsecured obligation of AstraZeneca PLC and ranks equally with all of AstraZeneca PLC's existing and future senior unsecured and unsubordinated indebtedness. Each guarantee by AstraZeneca PLC is effectively subordinated to any secured indebtedness of AstraZeneca PLC to the extent of the value of the assets securing such indebtedness. The AstraZeneca Finance USD Notes are structurally subordinated to indebtedness and other liabilities of the subsidiaries of AstraZeneca PLC, none of which guarantee the AstraZeneca Finance USD Notes.
    AstraZeneca PLC manages substantially all of its operations through divisions, branches and/or investments in subsidiaries and affiliates. Accordingly, the ability of AstraZeneca PLC to service its debt and guarantee obligations is also dependent upon the earnings of its subsidiaries, affiliates, branches and divisions, whether by dividends, distributions, loans or otherwise.
    Please refer to the Consolidated financial statements of AstraZeneca PLC in our Annual Report on Form 20-F as filed with the SEC and information contained herein for further financial information regarding AstraZeneca PLC and its consolidated subsidiaries. For further details, terms and conditions of the AstraZeneca Finance USD Notes please refer to AstraZeneca PLC's reports on Form 6-K furnished to the SEC on 22 February 2024, 3 March 2023 and 28 May 2021.
    Pursuant to Rule 13-01 and Rule 3-10 of Regulation S-X under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), we present below the summary financial information for AstraZeneca PLC, as Guarantor, excluding its consolidated subsidiaries, and AstraZeneca Finance, as the issuer, excluding its consolidated subsidiaries. The following summary financial information of AstraZeneca PLC and AstraZeneca Finance is presented on a combined basis and transactions between the combining entities have been eliminated. Financial information for non-guarantor entities has been excluded. Intercompany balances and transactions between the obligor group and the non-obligor subsidiaries are presented on separate lines.
     
    Capital allocation
    The Company's capital allocation priorities include: investing in the business and pipeline; maintaining a strong, investment-grade credit rating; potential value-enhancing business development opportunities; and supporting the progressive dividend policy. In approving the declaration of dividends, the Board considers both the liquidity of the company and the level of reserves legally available for distribution. In FY 2025, the Company intends to increase the annual dividend per share declared to $3.20 per share.
    Dividends are paid to shareholders from AstraZeneca PLC, a Group holding company with no direct operations. The ability of AstraZeneca PLC to make shareholder distributions is dependent on the creation of profits for distribution and the receipt of funds from subsidiary companies. The consolidated Group reserves set out in the Condensed consolidated statement of financial position do not reflect the profit available for distribution to the shareholders of AstraZeneca PLC.
    In FY 2024, capital expenditure on tangible assets and Software-related intangible assets amounted to $2,218m. In FY 2025 the Company expects to increase expenditure on tangible assets and Software-related intangible assets by approximately 50%, driven by manufacturing expansion projects and investments in systems and technology.
     
    Table 15: Obligor group summarised Statement of comprehensive income
     
     
    FY 2024
    FY 2023
     
     
    $m 
    $m 
    Total Revenue
     
    - 
    - 
    Gross profit
     
    - 
    - 
    Operating loss
     
    (34)
    (34)
    Loss for the period
     
    (1,182)
    (976)
    Transactions with subsidiaries that are not issuers or guarantors
     
    1,661 
    15,660 
     
    Table 16: Obligor group summarised Statement of financial position
     
     
     
    At 31 Dec 2024 
    At 31 Dec 2023 
     
     
    $m 
    $m 
    Current assets
     
    54 
    5 
    Non-current assets
     
    - 
    - 
    Current liabilities
     
    (2,347)
    (4,856)
    Non-current liabilities
     
    (26,603)
    (22,239)
    Amounts due from subsidiaries that are not issuers or guarantors
     
    18,272 
    18,421 
    Amounts due to subsidiaries that are not issuers or guarantors
     
    - 
    - 
     
    Foreign exchange
    The Company's transactional currency exposures on working capital balances, which typically extend for up to three months, are hedged where practicable using forward foreign exchange contracts against the individual companies' reporting currency. Foreign exchange gains and losses on forward contracts transacted for transactional hedging are taken to profit or to Other comprehensive income if the contract is in a designated cashflow hedge. In addition, the Company's external dividend payments, paid principally in pound sterling and Swedish krona, are fully hedged from announcement to payment date.
     
    Table 17: Currency sensitivities
    The Company provides the following information on currency sensitivity:
     
     
     
     
    Average
    rates vs. USD
     
    Annual impact ($m) of 5% weakening vs USD 
    (FY 2025 average rate vs. FY 2024 average) [9]
    Currency
    Primary Relevance
     
    FY    2024[10]
    YTD   2025[11]
    Change
     (%)
    Jan 31 2025[12]
    Change
     (%)
     
    Total Revenue
    Core Operating Profit
    EUR
    Total Revenue
     
    0.92
    0.97
    (4)
    0.96
    (4)
     
    (461)
    (232)
    CNY
    Total Revenue
     
    7.21
    7.32
    (2)
    7.30
    (1)
     
    (313)
    (171)
    JPY
    Total Revenue
     
    151.46
    156.52
    (3)
    154.70
    (2)
     
    (179)
    (121)
    Other[13]
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
    (557)
    (289)
    GBP
    Operating expense
     
    0.78
    0.81
    (3)
    0.80
    (3)
     
    (68)
    124
    SEK
    Operating expense
     
    10.57
    11.09
    (5)
    11.02
    (4)
     
    (9)
    69
     
    Sustainability
     
    AstraZeneca was recognised by TIME as one of the World's Best Companies in Sustainable Growth 2025, for its strong financial and environmental performance.
     
    Access to healthcare
    ‒  AstraZeneca ranked fifth overall in the Access to Medicine Index (ATMI) 2024, an independent ranking of 20 of the world's largest pharmaceutical companies evaluating efforts to improve access to medicines in low and middle-income countries. AstraZeneca was ranked fourth in both Governance of Access and Product Delivery, with ATMI recognising the Company's best practice in reporting outcomes for its access strategies across different countries' income classifications. The Company also performed well in Research and Development, having the largest pipeline for non-communicable diseases of all companies in scope
    ‒  By end of December 2024, the Company's flagship Healthy Heart Africa programme had conducted more than 67.4 million blood pressure screenings, identifying more than 12.9 million people with elevated blood pressure, and diagnosing more than 5.3 million with high blood pressure, since launch in 2014
    ‒  The Company convened an event on health equity for investors and analysts in November that detailed AstraZeneca's health equity strategy, which is embedded from the Company's science through to healthcare delivery and community engagement
    ‒  AstraZeneca also convened the second meeting of its Global Health Equity Advisory Board, a group of 15 external stakeholders with representation from 11 countries, to advise on the Company's approach to help improve equitable health outcomes globally
    ‒  In November, the Company held its first lung health expert summit in Philadelphia, US, bringing together medical experts and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) to build alignment and consensus on more integrated and equitable service models for patients with lung diseases
    ‒  During the fourth quarter of 2024, the Partnership for Health System Sustainability and Resilience (PHSSR) launched three new country reports at engagements with ministerial representation in Egypt, Malaysia and India. The first PHSSR EU Expert Advisory Group workshop on sustainable healthcare financing also took place, focusing on how to prioritise funding for healthcare to improve patient access and outcomes, and enhance innovation
    ‒  The Young Health Programme (YHP) won Community Partnership of the Year at the SCRIP Awards, in partnership with UNICEF. Now active in 41 countries, in 2024 the YHP directly reached 4.5 million young people, trained more than 140,000 people and engaged more than 3,500 employee volunteers
     
    Environmental protection
    ‒   At the end of 2024, the Company's cumulative reduction in Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions was 77.5% from the 2015 baseline
    ‒    Insights from CEO Pascal Soriot on climate risks and opportunities were featured in a report from the World Economic Forum Alliance of CEO Climate Leaders on The Cost of Inaction: A CEO Guide to Navigating Climate Risk
    ‒    EVP Global Operations & IT and Chief Sustainability Officer Pam Cheng was recognised on the TIME100 Climate 2024 list as a global climate leader
    ‒    Reducing the carbon impact of pressurised metered dose inhalers is a key product-related element of AstraZeneca's Ambition Zero Carbon strategy. Regulatory filings for Breztri/Trixeo Aerosphere with an innovative, next-generation propellant, with 99.9% lower Global Warming Potential than propellants used in currently available inhaled medicines, were submitted to the European Medicines Agency, in China, the UK and other countries
    ‒    Continued transition to electronic product information (ePI), including in Brazil, where AstraZeneca helped launch the consultation for a paperless pilot in partnership with the national regulator. In the EU, the Company supported a workshop at the EU Patient Safety Conference 2024, building on the upcoming introduction of ePI proposed in the revised EU General Pharmaceutical Legislation
    ‒    In December, AstraZeneca became the first organisation to achieve the new My Green Lab 2.0 Certification. The Company has over 129 lab spaces certified in 15 countries, and 91 achieved the highest level of certification - Green. My Green Lab is a key measure of progress recognised by the United Nations Race to Zero campaign
     
    Ethics and transparency
    ‒    In October 2024, AstraZeneca launched its annual mandatory Code of Ethics awareness training, reminding employees of the Company's commitment to high ethical standards across the enterprise. The training uses real-world scenarios and provides a new Ethical Decision Making Model tool to help employees think through ethical dilemmas
    ‒    The Company highlighted its Values on Global Ethics Day in October through a range of global and local engagements. Employees were also invited to complete the 2024 Global Ethics Survey to share their perspectives on how the Company's Values are embedded
    ‒    The Company's annual 'Pulse' employee survey results published in December 2024, showing that 87% of employees worldwide understand how they can contribute to AstraZeneca's sustainability priorities
     
    Research and development
    This section covers R&D events and milestones that have occurred since the prior results announcement on 12 November 2024, up to and including events on 5 February 2025.
    A comprehensive view of AstraZeneca's pipeline of medicines in human trials can be found in the latest Clinical Trials Appendix, available on www.astrazeneca.com/investor-relations. The Clinical Trials Appendix includes tables with details of the ongoing clinical trials for AstraZeneca medicines and new molecular entities in the pipeline.
     
    Oncology
    AstraZeneca presented new data across its diverse portfolio of cancer medicines at two major medical congresses since the prior results announcement: the American Society of Hematology 66th Annual Meeting and Exposition and the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium 2024. Across the two meetings, more than 100 abstracts were presented featuring 18 approved and potential new medicines including 11 oral presentations.
     
    Tagrisso
    Event
     
     
    Commentary
    Approval
    Europe
     
    For the treatment of adult patients with locally advanced, unresectable NSCLC whose tumours have EGFR exon 19 deletions or exon 21 (L858R) substitution mutations and whose disease has not progressed during or following platinum-based chemoradiation therapy. (LAURA, December 2024)
    Approval
    China
     
    For locally advanced, unresectable (stage III) NSCLC whose tumours have EGFR exon 19 deletion or exon 21 (L858R) substitution mutation and whose disease has not progressed during or following platinum-based chemoradiation therapy. (New disclosure, LAURA, January 2025)
    Phase III trial readout
    NeoADAURA
     
    Tagrisso with or without chemotherapy demonstrated a statistically significant and  clinically meaningful improvement in the primary endpoint of major pathologic response compared to neoadjuvant chemotherapy alone for patients with resectable, early-stage (II, IIIA and IIIB) EGFRm NSCLC. There was also an improvement in pathologic complete response and an early trend to event free survival improvement vs neoadjuvant chemotherapy alone. The safety and tolerability profiles for Tagrisso monotherapy and in combination with chemotherapy, were consistent with the established profiles of each product. The data will be presented at a forthcoming medical meeting. (New disclosure, Q4 2024)
     
    Imfinzi and Imjudo
    Event
     
     
    Commentary
    Approval
    Japan
     
    For advanced or recurrent endometrial cancer. (New disclosure, DUO-E, November 2024)
    Approval
    US
     
    For limited-stage small cell lung cancer whose disease has not progressed following concurrent platinum-based chemotherapy and radiation therapy. (ADRIATIC, December 2024)
    Priority Review
    US
     
    For the treatment of patients with muscle-invasive bladder cancer. (NIAGARA, December 2024)
    CHMP Opinion
    EU
     
    Recommended for approval for limited-stage small cell lung cancer whose disease has not progressed following platinum-based chemoradiation therapy. (ADRIATIC, January 2025)
     

     
    Lynparza
    Event
     
     
    Commentary
    Approval
    Japan
     
    For maintenance treatment after treatment with platinum-based chemotherapy in combination with Imfinzi (genetical recombination) in advanced or recurrent endometrial cancer with pMMR. (New disclosure, DUO-E, November 2024)
    Phase III presentation: SABCS
    OlympiA
     
    At a median follow-up of 6.1 years in eligible patients, who had completed local treatment and standard neoadjuvant or adjuvant chemotherapy, results showed Lynparza reduced the risk of death by 28% (HR 0.72; 95% CI 0.56-0.93) versus placebo. In addition, 87.5% of patients treated with Lynparza remained alive versus 83.2% of those on placebo. (December 2024)
    Approval
    China
     
    For the adjuvant treatment of deleterious or suspected deleterious gBRCAm, HER2-negative high risk early breast cancer who have been treated with neoadjuvant or adjuvant chemotherapy. (New disclosure, OlympiA, December 2024)
     
    Enhertu
    Event
     
     
    Commentary
    Approval
    US
     
    For unresectable or metastatic HR-positive, HER2-low (IHC 1+ or IHC 2+/ISH-) or HER2-ultralow (IHC 0 with membrane staining) breast cancer, as determined by a FDA-approved test, that has progressed on one or more endocrine therapies in the metastatic setting. (DESTINY-Breast06, January 2026)
     
    Calquence
    Event
     
     
    Commentary
    Phase III presentation: ASH
    AMPLIFY
     
     
    Calquence plus venetoclax reduced the risk of disease progression or death by 35% compared to standard-of-care chemoimmunotherapy (HR 0.65; 95% CI 0.49-0.87; p=0.0038). Calquence plus venetoclax with obinutuzumab demonstrated a 58% reduction in the risk of disease progression or death compared to standard-of-care chemoimmunotherapy (HR 0.42; 95% CI 0.30-0.59; p<0.0001). Median PFS was not reached for either experimental arm versus median PFS of 47.6 months for chemoimmunotherapy. (December 2024)
    Approval
    Japan
     
    Calquence tablets 100 mg for chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (including small lymphocytic lymphoma) (New disclosure, December 2024)
    Approval
    US
     
    Calquence in combination with bendamustine and rituximab for patients with previously untreated mantle cell lymphoma who are ineligible for autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. (ECHO, January 2024)
     
    Truqap
    Event
     
     
    Commentary
    Phase III trial readout
    CAPItello-281
     
     
    Truqap in combination with abiraterone and androgen deprivation therapy  demonstrated a statistically significant and clinically meaningful improvement in the primary endpoint of radiographic PFS versus abiraterone and ADT with placebo in patients with PTEN-deficient de novo metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer. (November 2024)
     
    Datroway (datopotamab deruxtecan)
    Event
     
     
    Commentary
    Regulatory update
    Europe
     
    Voluntary withdrawal of marketing authorisation application for the treatment of adult patients with locally advanced or metastatic non-squamous NSCLC. (TROPION-Lung01, December 2024)
    Approval
    Japan
     
    For unresectable or metastatic HR-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer who have received prior endocrine-based therapy and chemotherapy for unresectable or metastatic disease. (New disclosure, TROPION-Breast01, December 2025)
    Priority Review
    US
     
    For locally advanced or metastatic EGFRm NSCLC who have received prior systemic therapies, including an EGFR-directed therapy. (TROPION-Lung05, TROPION-Lung01, TROPION-PanTumor01, January 2025)
    Approval
    US
     
    For unresectable or metastatic HR-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer who have received prior endocrine-based therapy and chemotherapy for unresectable or metastatic disease. (TROPION-Breast01, January 2025)
    CHMP opinion
    EU
     
    Recommended for approval for unresectable or metastatic HR-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer who have received endocrine therapy and at least an additional line of chemotherapy in the advanced setting. (New disclosure, TROPION-Breast01, January 2025)
     
    Orpathys
    Event
     
     
    Commentary
    Approval
    China
     
    For locally advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer with MET exon 14 skipping alteration. (New disclosure, NCT04923945, January 2025)
     
    BioPharmaceuticals - CVRM
     
    Andexxa
    Event
     
     
    Commentary
    Regulatory update
    US
     
    The US FDA issued a CRL regarding the supplemental Biologics License Application to convert Andexxa to traditional approval. (November 2024)
     
    BioPharmaceuticals - R&I
     
    Breztri
    Event
     
     
    Commentary
    Regulatory submission
    NGP
     
    Regulatory submissions for Breztri with the next-generation propellant have been accepted in the UK and China. (New disclosure, November 2024, December 2024)
     
    Fasenra
    Event
     
     
    Commentary
    Approval 
    Japan 
      
    For the treatment of adult patients with eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis. (New disclosure, MANDARA, December 2024) 
    Approval 
    Europe 
      
    As an add-on treatment for adult patients with relapsing or refractory eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis. (New disclosure, MANDARA, October 2024) 
     
    BioPharmaceuticals - V&I
     
    Kavigale
    Event
     
     
    Commentary
    Approval
    Japan
     
    For the pre-exposure prophylaxis (prevention) of COVID-19 in immune-compromised individuals aged 12 years or older. (New disclosure, SUPERNOVA, December 2024)
    Approval
    Europe
     
    For the pre-exposure prophylaxis (prevention) of COVID-19 in immune-compromised individuals aged 12 years or older. (New disclosure, SUPERNOVA, January 2025)
     
    Condensed consolidated financial statements
     
    Table 18: Condensed consolidated statement of comprehensive income: FY 2024
    For the twelve months ended 31 December
     
    2024 
    2023 
     
     
    $m 
    $m 
    Total Revenue
     
    54,073 
    45,811 
    Product Sales
     
    50,938 
    43,789 
    Alliance Revenue
     
    2,212 
    1,428 
    Collaboration Revenue
     
    923 
    594 
    Cost of sales
     
    (10,207)
    (8,268)
    Gross profit
     
    43,866 
    37,543 
    Distribution expense
     
    (555)
    (539)
    Research and development expense
     
    (13,583)
    (10,935)
    Selling, general and administrative expense
     
    (19,977)
    (19,216)
    Other operating income and expense
     
    252 
    1,340 
    Operating profit
     
    10,003 
    8,193 
    Finance income
     
    458 
    344 
    Finance expense
     
    (1,742)
    (1,626)
    Share of after tax losses in associates and joint ventures
     
    (28)
    (12)
    Profit before tax
     
    8,691 
    6,899 
    Taxation
     
    (1,650)
    (938)
    Profit for the period
     
    7,041 
    5,961 
    Other comprehensive income:
     
     
     
    Items that will not be reclassified to profit or loss:
     
     
     
    Remeasurement of the defined benefit pension liability
     
    80 
    (406)
    Net gains on equity investments measured at fair value through other comprehensive income
     
    139 
    278 
    Fair value movements related to own credit risk on bonds designated as fair value through profit or loss
     
    12 
    (6)
    Tax on items that will not be reclassified to profit or loss
     
    (43)
    101 
     
     
    188 
    (33)
    Items that may be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss:
     
     
     
    Foreign exchange arising on consolidation
     
    (957)
    608 
    Foreign exchange arising on designated liabilities in net investment hedges
     
    (122)
    24 
    Fair value movements on cash flow hedges
     
    (129)
    266 
    Fair value movements on cash flow hedges transferred to profit and loss
     
    177 
    (145)
    Fair value movements on derivatives designated in net investment hedges
     
    39 
    44 
    Costs of hedging
     
    (21)
    (19)
    Tax on items that may be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss
     
    25 
    (12)
     
     
    (988)
    766 
    Other comprehensive (expense)/income, net of tax
     
    (800)
    733 
    Total comprehensive income for the period
     
    6,241 
    6,694 
    Profit attributable to:
     
     
     
    Owners of the Parent
     
    7,035 
    5,955 
    Non-controlling interests
     
    6 
    6 
     
     
    7,041 
    5,961 
    Total comprehensive income attributable to:
     
     
     
    Owners of the Parent
     
    6,236 
    6,688 
    Non-controlling interests
     
    5 
    6 
     
     
    6,241 
    6,694 
    Basic earnings per $0.25 Ordinary Share
     
    $4.54 
    $3.84 
    Diluted earnings per $0.25 Ordinary Share
     
    $4.50 
    $3.81 
    Weighted average number of Ordinary Shares in issue (millions)
     
    1,550 
    1,549 
    Diluted weighted average number of Ordinary Shares in issue (millions)
     
    1,563 
    1,562 
     
    Table 19: Condensed consolidated statement of comprehensive income: Q4 2024
    For the quarter ended 31 December
     
     
     
     
     
    2024 
    2023 
     
     
    $m 
    $m 
    Total Revenue
     
    14,891 
    12,024 
    Product Sales
     
    13,362 
    11,323 
    Alliance Revenue
     
    714 
    424 
    Collaboration Revenue
     
    815 
    277 
    Cost of sales
     
    (2,725)
    (2,308)
    Gross profit
     
    12,166 
    9,716 
    Distribution expense
     
    (143)
    (145)
    Research and development expense
     
    (4,677)
    (3,073)
    Selling, general and administrative expense
     
    (5,410)
    (5,371)
    Other operating income and expense
     
    100 
    107 
    Operating profit
     
    2,036 
    1,234 
    Finance income
     
    64 
    108 
    Finance expense
     
    (429)
    (445)
    Share of after tax losses in associates and joint ventures
     
    (5)
    - 
    Profit before tax
     
    1,666 
    897 
    Taxation
     
    (166)
    62 
    Profit for the period
     
    1,500 
    959 
    Other comprehensive income:
     
     
     
    Items that will not be reclassified to profit or loss:
     
     
     
    Remeasurement of the defined benefit pension liability
     
    (56)
    (405)
    Net (losses)/gains on equity investments measured at fair value through other comprehensive income
     
    (125)
    233 
    Fair value movements related to own credit risk on bonds designated as fair value through profit or loss
     
    - 
    (11)
    Tax on items that will not be reclassified to profit or loss
     
    7 
    101 
     
     
    (174)
    (82)
    Items that may be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss:
     
     
     
    Foreign exchange arising on consolidation
     
    (1,500)
    809 
    Foreign exchange arising on designated liabilities in net investment hedges
     
    (38)
    87 
    Fair value movements on cash flow hedges
     
    (87)
    204 
    Fair value movements on cash flow hedges transferred to profit and loss
     
    176 
    (173)
    Fair value movements on derivatives designated in net investment hedges
     
    26 
    (3)
    Costs of hedging
     
    (23)
    (16)
    Tax on items that may be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss
     
    9 
    (5)
     
     
    (1,437)
    903 
    Other comprehensive (expense)/income, net of tax
     
    (1,611)
    821 
    Total comprehensive (expense)/income for the period
     
    (111)
    1,780 
    Profit attributable to:
     
     
     
    Owners of the Parent
     
    1,500 
    960 
    Non-controlling interests
     
    - 
    (1)
     
     
    1,500 
    959 
    Total comprehensive income attributable to:
     
     
     
    Owners of the Parent
     
    (110)
    1,781 
    Non-controlling interests
     
    (1)
    (1)
     
     
    (111)
    1,780 
    Basic earnings per $0.25 Ordinary Share
     
    $0.97 
    $0.62 
    Diluted earnings per $0.25 Ordinary Share
     
    $0.96 
    $0.62 
    Weighted average number of Ordinary Shares in issue (millions)
     
    1,550 
    1,549 
    Diluted weighted average number of Ordinary Shares in issue (millions)
     
    1,562 
    1,561 
     
    Table 20: Condensed consolidated statement of financial position
     
     
    At 31 Dec
    2024
    At 31 Dec
    2023
     
     
    $m 
    $m 
    Assets
    Non-current assets
     
     
     
    Property, plant and equipment
     
    10,252 
    9,402 
    Right-of-use assets
     
    1,395 
    1,100 
    Goodwill
     
    21,025 
    20,048 
    Intangible assets
     
    37,177 
    38,089 
    Investments in associates and joint ventures
     
    268 
    147 
    Other investments
     
    1,632 
    1,530 
    Derivative financial instruments
     
    182 
    228 
    Other receivables
     
    930 
    803 
    Deferred tax assets
     
    5,347 
    4,718 
     
     
    78,208 
    76,065 
    Current assets
     
     
     
    Inventories
     
    5,288 
    5,424 
    Trade and other receivables
     
    12,972 
    12,126 
    Other investments
     
    166 
    122 
    Derivative financial instruments
     
    54 
    116 
    Income tax receivable
     
    1,859 
    1,426 
    Cash and cash equivalents
     
    5,488 
    5,840 
     
     
    25,827 
    25,054 
    Total assets
     
    104,035 
    101,119 
    Liabilities
    Current liabilities
     
     
     
    Interest-bearing loans and borrowings
     
    (2,337)
    (5,129)
    Lease liabilities
     
    (339)
    (271)
    Trade and other payables
     
    (22,465)
    (22,374)
    Derivative financial instruments
     
    (50)
    (156)
    Provisions
     
    (1,269)
    (1,028)
    Income tax payable
     
    (1,406)
    (1,584)
     
     
    (27,866)
    (30,542)
    Non-current liabilities
     
     
     
    Interest-bearing loans and borrowings
     
    (26,506)
    (22,365)
    Lease liabilities
     
    (1,113)
    (857)
    Derivative financial instruments
     
    (115)
    (38)
    Deferred tax liabilities
     
    (3,305)
    (2,844)
    Retirement benefit obligations
     
    (1,330)
    (1,520)
    Provisions
     
    (921)
    (1,127)
    Income tax payable
     
    (238)
    - 
    Other payables
     
    (1,770)
    (2,660)
     
     
    (35,298)
    (31,411)
    Total liabilities
     
    (63,164)
    (61,953)
    Net assets
     
    40,871 
    39,166 
     
     
     
     
    Share capital
     
    388 
    388 
    Share premium account
     
    35,226 
    35,188 
    Other reserves
     
    2,012 
    2,065 
    Retained earnings
     
    3,160 
    1,502 
     
     
    40,786 
    39,143 
    Non-controlling interests
     
    85 
    23 
    Total equity
     
    40,871 
    39,166 
     
    Table 21: Condensed consolidated statement of changes in equity
     
     
    Share
    capital
    Share
    premium
    account
    Other
    reserves
    Retained
    earnings
    Total 
    attributable 
    to owners
    of the parent
    Non-controlling
    interests
    Total
    equity
     
     
    $m 
    $m 
    $m 
    $m 
    $m 
    $m 
    $m 
    At 1 Jan 2023
     
    387 
    35,155 
    2,069 
    (574)
    37,037 
    21 
    37,058 
    Profit for the period
     
    - 
    - 
    - 
    5,955 
    5,955 
    6 
    5,961 
    Other comprehensive income 
     
    - 
    - 
    - 
    733 
    733 
    - 
    733 
    Transfer to other reserves
     
    - 
    - 
    (4)
    4 
    - 
    - 
    - 
    Transactions with owners
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
    Dividends
     
    - 
    - 
    - 
    (4,487)
    (4,487)
    - 
    (4,487)
    Dividends paid to non-controlling interests
     
    - 
    - 
    - 
    - 
    - 
    (4)
    (4)
    Issue of Ordinary Shares
     
    1 
    33 
    - 
    - 
    34 
    - 
    34 
    Share-based payments charge for the period
     
    - 
    - 
    - 
    579 
    579 
    - 
    579 
    Settlement of share plan awards
     
    - 
    - 
    - 
    (708)
    (708)
    - 
    (708)
    Net movement
     
    1 
    33 
    (4)
    2,076 
    2,106 
    2 
    2,108 
    At 31 Dec 2023
     
    388 
    35,188 
    2,065 
    1,502 
    39,143 
    23 
    39,166 
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
    At 1 Jan 2024
     
    388 
    35,188 
    2,065 
    1,502 
    39,143 
    23 
    39,166 
    Profit for the period
     
    - 
    - 
    - 
    7,035 
    7,035 
    6 
    7,041 
    Other comprehensive expense 
     
    - 
    - 
    - 
    (799)
    (799)
    (1)
    (800)
    Transfer to other reserves
     
    - 
    - 
    15 
    (15)
    - 
    - 
    - 
    Transactions with owners
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
    Dividends
     
    - 
    - 
    - 
    (4,602)
    (4,602)
    - 
    (4,602)
    Dividends paid to non-controlling interests
     
    - 
    - 
    - 
    - 
    - 
    (4)
    (4)
    Issue of Ordinary Shares
     
    - 
    38 
    - 
    - 
    38 
    - 
    38 
    Changes in non-controlling interests
     
    - 
    - 
    - 
    - 
    - 
    61 
    61 
    Movement in shares held by Employee Benefit Trusts
     
    - 
    - 
    (68)
    - 
    (68)
    - 
    (68)
    Share-based payments charge for the period
     
    - 
    - 
    - 
    660 
    660 
    - 
    660 
    Settlement of share plan awards
     
    - 
    - 
    - 
    (621)
    (621)
    - 
    (621)
    Net movement
     
    - 
    38 
    (53)
    1,658 
    1,643 
    62 
    1,705 
    At 31 Dec 2024
     
    388 
    35,226 
    2,012 
    3,160 
    40,786 
    85 
    40,871 
     
    Table 22: Condensed consolidated statement of cash flows:
    For the twelve months ended 31 December
     
    2024 
    2023 
     
    $m 
    $m 
    Cash flows from operating activities
     
     
     
    Profit before tax
     
    8,691 
    6,899 
    Finance income and expense
     
    1,284 
    1,282 
    Share of after tax losses of associates and joint ventures
     
    28 
    12 
    Depreciation, amortisation and impairment
     
    6,688 
    5,387 
    Movement in working capital and short-term provisions
     
    (893)
    300 
    Gains on disposal of intangible assets
     
    (64)
    (251)
    Fair value movements on contingent consideration arising from business combinations
     
    311 
    549 
    Non-cash and other movements
     
    (121)
    (386)
    Cash generated from operations
     
    15,924 
    13,792 
    Interest paid
     
    (1,313)
    (1,081)
    Tax paid
     
    (2,750)
    (2,366)
    Net cash inflow from operating activities
     
    11,861 
    10,345 
     
    Cash flows from investing activities
     
     
     
    Acquisition of subsidiaries, net of cash acquired
     
    (2,771)
    (189)
    Payments upon vesting of employee share awards attributable to business combinations
     
    (3)
    (84)
    Payment of contingent consideration from business combinations
     
    (1,008)
    (826)
    Purchase of property, plant and equipment
     
    (1,924)
    (1,361)
    Disposal of property, plant and equipment
     
    55 
    132 
    Purchase of intangible assets
     
    (2,662)
    (2,417)
    Disposal of intangible assets
     
    123 
    291 
    Movement in profit-participation liability
     
    - 
    190 
    Purchase of non-current asset investments
     
    (96)
    (136)
    Disposal of non-current asset investments
     
    78 
    32 
    Movement in short-term investments, fixed deposits and other investing instruments
     
    30 
    97 
    Payments to associates and joint ventures
     
    (158)
    (80)
    Disposal of investments in associates and joint ventures
     
    13 
    - 
    Interest received
     
    343 
    287 
    Net cash outflow from investing activities
     
    (7,980)
    (4,064)
    Net cash inflow before financing activities
     
    3,881 
    6,281 
     
    Cash flows from financing activities
     
     
     
    Proceeds from issue of share capital
     
    38 
    33 
    Own shares purchased by Employee Benefit Trusts
     
    (81)
    - 
    Issue of loans and borrowings
     
    6,492 
    3,816 
    Repayment of loans and borrowings
     
    (4,652)
    (4,942)
    Dividends paid
     
    (4,629)
    (4,481)
    Hedge contracts relating to dividend payments
     
    16 
    (19)
    Repayment of obligations under leases
     
    (316)
    (268)
    Movement in short-term borrowings
     
    (31)
    161 
    Payment of Acerta Pharma share purchase liability
     
    (833)
    (867)
    Net cash outflow from financing activities
     
    (3,996)
    (6,567)
    Net decrease in Cash and cash equivalents in the period
     
    (115)
    (286)
    Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period
     
    5,637 
    5,983 
    Exchange rate effects
     
    (93)
    (60)
    Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period
     
    5,429 
    5,637 
    Cash and cash equivalents consist of:
     
     
     
    Cash and cash equivalents
     
    5,488 
    5,840 
    Overdrafts
     
    (59)
    (203)
     
     
    5,429 
    5,637 
     
    Notes to the Condensed consolidated financial statements
     
    Note 1: Basis of preparation and accounting policies
    These Condensed consolidated financial statements for the twelve months ended 31 December 2024 have been prepared in accordance with UK-adopted international accounting standards and with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 as applicable to companies reporting under those standards. The Condensed consolidated financial statements also comply fully with IFRS Accounting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) and International Accounting Standards as adopted by the European Union.
    These Condensed consolidated financial statements comprise the financial results of AstraZeneca PLC for the years to 31 December 2024 and 2023 together with the Statement of financial position as at 31 December 2024 and 2023. The results for the year to 31 December 2024 have been extracted from the 31 December 2024 audited consolidated financial statements which have been approved by the Board of Directors. These have not yet been delivered to the Registrar of Companies but are expected to be published on 18 February 2025 within the Annual Report and Form 20-F Information 2024.
    The financial information set out above does not constitute the Group's statutory accounts for the years to 31 December 2024 or 2023 but is derived from these accounts. The auditors have reported on those accounts: their reports (i) were unqualified, (ii) did not include a reference to any matters to which the auditors drew attention by way of emphasis without qualifying their report and (iii) did not contain a statement under section 498 (2) or (3) of the Companies Act 2006 in respect of the accounts for the year to 31 December 2024 or for 31 December 2023. Statutory accounts for the year to 31 December 2024 were approved by the Board of Directors for release on 6 February 2025.
    Amendments to accounting standards issued by the IASB and adopted in the year ended 31 December 2024 did not have a material impact on the result or financial position of the Group and the Condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared applying the accounting policies that were applied in the preparation of the Group's published consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2023.
    The comparative figures for the financial year ended 31 December 2023 are not the Group's statutory accounts for that financial year. Those accounts have been reported on by the Group's auditors and have been delivered to the Registrar of Companies; their report was (i) unqualified, (ii) did not include a reference to any matters to which the auditors drew attention by way of emphasis without qualifying their report, and (iii) did not contain a statement under section 498(2) or (3) of the Companies Act 2006.
     
    Going concern
    The Group has considerable financial resources available. As at 31 December 2024, the Group has $10.4bn in financial resources (cash and cash equivalent balances of $5.5bn and undrawn committed bank facilities of $4.9bn that were available until April 2029), with $2.7bn of borrowings due within one year. These facilities contain no financial covenants, and in January 2025 their maturity was extended to April 2030.
    The Group has assessed the prospects of the Group over a period longer than the required 12 months from the date of Board approval of these consolidated financial statements, with no deterioration noted requiring a further extension of this review. The Group's revenues are largely derived from sales of medicines covered by patents, which provide a relatively high level of resilience and predictability to cash inflows, although government price interventions in response to budgetary constraints are expected to continue to adversely affect revenues in some of our significant markets. The Group, however, anticipates new revenue streams from both recently launched medicines and those in development, and the Group has a wide diversity of customers and suppliers across different geographic areas.
    Consequently, the Directors believe that, overall, the Group is well placed to manage its business risks successfully. Accordingly, they continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the Condensed consolidated financial statements.
     
    Legal proceedings
    The information contained in Note 6 updates the disclosures concerning legal proceedings and contingent liabilities in the Group's Annual Report and Form 20-F Information 2023.
     
    Employee Benefit Trusts
    Following an amendment to the Employee Benefit Trust (EBT) Deed on 10 June 2024, AstraZeneca obtained control and commenced consolidation of the EBT from June 2024. From that date, cash paid on purchases of AstraZeneca Ordinary shares or American Depositary Receipts is presented within Financing activities in the Condensed consolidated statement of cash flows.
     
    Note 2: Intangible assets
    In accordance with IAS 36 'Impairment of Assets', reviews for triggers of impairment or impairment reversals at an individual asset or cash generating unit level were conducted, and impairment tests carried out where triggers were identified. In 2024, the Group recorded impairment charges of $504m in respect of launched products. Following a strategic review of our portfolio priorities, the business decision was made to cease promotional activity for Andexxa resulting in impairment charges of $504m recorded against the Andexxa intangible asset under a value-in-use model applying a discount rate of 7.5% (revised carrying amount: $nil).
    Impairment charges recorded against products in development totalled $1,073m. This included vemircopan (ALXN2050) (acquired as part of the Alexion business combination in 2021 - $753m) which was terminated, the decision was based on safety and efficacy data from Phase II trials across multiple indications. In December 2024, the intangible asset relating to the product in development, FPI-2059, was fully impaired by $165m due to portfolio prioritisation decisions. Development of FPI-2265 and AZD2068 are still ongoing and continue to be a priority. The remaining impairments of $155m relate to impairments of various products in development, due to either management's decision to discontinue development as part of Group-wide portfolio prioritisation decisions, or due to the outcome of research activities.
     
    Icosavax
    The acquisition of Icosavax, Inc. completed on 19 February 2024. The transaction is recorded as an asset acquisition based on the concentration test permitted under IFRS 3 'Business Combinations', with consideration of $841m principally relating to $639m of intangible assets, $141m of cash and cash equivalents and $51m of marketable securities. Contingent consideration of up to $300m could be paid on achievement of regulatory and sales milestones; these potential liabilities would be recorded when the relevant recognition event for a regulatory or sales milestone is achieved.
     
    Amolyt
    The acquisition of Amolyt Pharma completed on 15 July 2024. The transaction is recorded as an asset acquisition based on the concentration test permitted under IFRS 3 'Business Combinations', with consideration of $857m principally relating to $800m of intangible assets and $98m of cash and cash equivalents. Contingent consideration of up to $250m could be paid on achievement of a regulatory milestone; this potential liability would be recorded when the relevant recognition event for a regulatory milestone is achieved.
     
    Note 3: Net debt
    The table below provides an analysis of Net debt and a reconciliation of Net cash flow to the movement in Net debt. The Group monitors Net debt as part of its capital management policy as described in Note 28 of the Annual Report and Form 20-F Information 2023. Net debt is a non-GAAP financial measure.
     
    Table 23: Net debt
     
     
    At 1 Jan
    2024
    Cash flow
    Acquisitions
    Non-cash & other
    Exchange movements
    At 31 Dec
    2024
     
     
    $m
    $m
    $m
    $m
    $m
    $m
    Non-current instalments of loans
     
    (22,365)
    (6,498)
    (3)
    2,081 
    279 
    (26,506)
    Non-current instalments of leases
     
    (857)
    - 
    (12)
    (275)
    31 
    (1,113)
    Total long-term debt
     
    (23,222)
    (6,498)
    (15)
    1,806 
    310 
    (27,619)
    Current instalments of loans
     
    (4,614)
    4,590 
    (9)
    (2,001)
    27 
    (2,007)
    Current instalments of leases
     
    (271)
    374 
    (6)
    (450)
    14 
    (339)
    Collateral received from derivative counterparties
     
    (215)
    34 
    - 
    - 
    - 
    (181)
    Other short-term borrowings excluding overdrafts
     
    (97)
    (3)
    - 
    - 
    10 
    (90)
    Overdrafts
     
    (203)
    144 
    - 
    - 
    - 
    (59)
    Total current debt
     
    (5,400)
    5,139 
    (15)
    (2,451)
    51 
    (2,676)
    Gross borrowings
     
    (28,622)
    (1,359)
    (30)
    (645)
    361 
    (30,295)
    Net derivative financial instruments
     
    150 
    41 
    - 
    (120)
    - 
    71 
    Net borrowings
     
    (28,472)
    (1,318)
    (30)
    (765)
    361 
    (30,224)
    Cash and cash equivalents
     
    5,840 
    (501)
    242 
    - 
    (93)
    5,488 
    Other investments - current
     
    122 
    (30)
    87 
    - 
    (13)
    166 
    Cash and investments
     
    5,962 
    (531)
    329 
    - 
    (106)
    5,654 
    Net debt
     
    (22,510)
    (1,849)
    299 
    (765)
    255 
    (24,570)
     
    Net debt increased by $2,060m in the twelve months to 31 December 2024 to $24,570m. Details of the committed undrawn bank facilities are disclosed within the going concern section of Note 1. Non-cash movements in the period include fair value adjustments under IFRS 9 'Financial Instruments'.
    In February 2024, AstraZeneca issued the following:
    ‒      $1,250m of fixed-rate notes with a coupon of 4.8% maturing in February 2027
    ‒      $1,250m of fixed-rate notes with a coupon of 4.85% maturing in February 2029
    ‒      $1,000m of fixed-rate notes with a coupon of 4.9% maturing in February 2031
    ‒      $1,500m of fixed-rate notes with a coupon of 5% maturing in February 2034
    In August 2024, AstraZeneca issued the following:
    ‒      Û650m of fixed-rate notes with a coupon of 3.121% maturing in August 2030
    ‒      Û750m of fixed-rate notes with a coupon of 3.278% maturing in August 2033
    Each of the above notes were issued by AstraZeneca Finance LLC and are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by AstraZeneca PLC.
    AstraZeneca repaid two bonds with a total carrying value of $2,569m and floating rate bank loans of $2,000m during the twelve months which is included in the cash outflow from Repayment of loans and borrowings of $4,652m.
    The Group has agreements with some bank counterparties whereby the parties agree to post cash collateral on financial derivatives, for the benefit of the other, equivalent to the market valuation of the derivative positions above a predetermined threshold. The carrying value of such cash collateral held by the Group at 31 December 2024 was $181m (31 December 2023: $215m) and the carrying value of such cash collateral posted by the Group at 31 December 2024 was $129m (31 December 2023: $102m).
    The equivalent GAAP measure to Net debt is 'liabilities arising from financing activities', which excludes the amounts for cash and overdrafts, other investments and non-financing derivatives shown above and includes the Acerta Pharma share purchase liability of $nil (31 December 2023: $833m).
    During the quarter ended 31 December 2024, there have been no changes to the Company's solicited long term credit ratings. Moody's credit rating were long term: A2; short term: P-1. Standard and Poor's credit ratings were long term: A+; short term: A-1.
     
    Note 4: Financial Instruments
    As detailed in the Group's most recent annual financial statements, the principal financial instruments consist of derivative financial instruments, other investments, trade and other receivables, cash and cash equivalents, trade and other payables, lease liabilities and interest-bearing loans and borrowings.
    The Group has certain equity investments that are categorised as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy that are held at $353m (31 December 2023: $313m) and for which a fair value loss of $9m has been recognised in the twelve months ended 31 December 2024 (FY 2023: gains of $17m). In the absence of specific market data, these unlisted investments are held at fair value based on the cost of investment and adjusted as necessary for impairments and revaluations on new funding rounds, which are seen to approximate the fair value. All other fair value gains and/or losses that are presented in Net gains on equity investments measured at fair value through other comprehensive income, in the Condensed consolidated statement of comprehensive income for the twelve months ended 31 December 2024, are Level 1 fair value measurements, valued based on quoted prices in active markets.
    Financial instruments measured at fair value include $1,669m of other investments, $4,177m held in money-market funds and $71m of derivatives as at 31 December 2024. With the exception of derivatives being Level 2 fair valued, and certain equity instruments of $353m categorised as Level 3, the aforementioned balances are Level 1 fair valued. Financial instruments measured at amortised cost include $129m of cash collateral pledged to counterparties. The total fair value of Interest-bearing loans and borrowings as at 31 December 2024, which have a carrying value of $30,295m in the Condensed consolidated statement of financial position, was $29,179m.
     
    Table 24: Financial instruments - contingent consideration
     
     
    2024
     
    2023
     
     
     
     
    Diabetes alliance
    Other
    Total
    Total
     
     
    $m
    $m
    $m
    $m
    At 1 January
     
    1,945 
    192 
    2,137 
    2,222 
    Additions through business combinations
     
    - 
    198 
    198 
    60 
    Settlements
     
    (998)
    (10)
    (1,008)
    (826)
    Revaluations
     
    260 
    51 
    311 
    549 
    Discount unwind
     
    102 
    11 
    113 
    132 
    On 31 December
     
    1,309
    442
    1,751
    2,137
     
    Contingent consideration arising from business combinations is fair valued using decision-tree analysis, with key inputs including the probability of success, consideration of potential delays and the expected levels of future revenues.
    The contingent consideration balance relating to BMS's share of the global diabetes alliance of $1,309m (31 December 2023: $1,945m) would increase/decrease by $131m with an increase/decrease in sales of 10%, as compared with the current estimates.
     
    Note 5: Business combinations
     
    Gracell
    On 22 February 2024, AstraZeneca completed the acquisition of Gracell Biotechnologies Inc. (Gracell), a global clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing innovative cell therapies for the treatment of cancer and autoimmune diseases.
    The purchase price allocation review has been completed with no changes to the amounts reported in the H1 and Q2 2024 results announcement. The transaction is recorded as a business combination using the acquisition method of accounting in accordance with IFRS 3 'Business Combinations'.
    The total consideration fair value of $1,037m includes cash consideration of $983m and future regulatory milestone-based consideration of $54m. Intangible assets recognised relate to products in development, principally AZD0120. Goodwill of $136m has been recognised. Gracell's results have been consolidated into the Group's results from 22 February 2024.
     
    Fusion
    On 4 June 2024, AstraZeneca completed the acquisition of Fusion Pharmaceuticals Inc., (Fusion) a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing next-generation radioconjugates.
    The purchase price allocation review has been completed with no changes to the amounts reported in the H1 and Q2 2024 results announcement. The transaction is recorded as a business combination using the acquisition method of accounting in accordance with IFRS 3 'Business Combinations'.
    The total consideration fair value of $2,195m includes cash consideration of $2,051m and future regulatory milestone-based consideration of $144m. Intangible assets relating to products in development comprise the FPI-2265 ($848m), FPI-2059 ($165m) and AZD2068 ($313m) programmes. Goodwill of $947m has been recognised. Fusion's results have been consolidated into the Group's results from 4 June 2024.
    In December 2024, the intangible asset relating to the product in development, FPI-2059, was fully impaired by $165m due to portfolio prioritisation decisions. Development of FPI-2265 and AZD2068 are still ongoing and continue to be a priority.
     
    Note 6: Legal proceedings and contingent liabilities
    AstraZeneca is involved in various legal proceedings considered typical to its business, including litigation and investigations, including Government investigations, relating to product liability, commercial disputes, infringement of intellectual property (IP) rights, the validity of certain patents, anti-trust law and sales and marketing practices. The matters discussed below constitute the more significant developments since publication of the disclosures concerning legal proceedings in the Company's Annual Report and Form 20-F Information 2023, the H1 2024 and the Q3 2024 results announcements (the Disclosures). Information about the nature and facts of the cases is disclosed in accordance with IAS 37.
    As discussed in the Disclosures, the majority of claims involve highly complex issues. Often these issues are subject to substantial uncertainties and, therefore, the probability of a loss, if any, being sustained and/or an estimate of the amount of any loss is difficult to ascertain.
    In cases that have been settled or adjudicated, or where quantifiable fines and penalties have been assessed and which are not subject to appeal, or where a loss is probable and we are able to make a reasonable estimate of the loss, AstraZeneca records the loss absorbed or makes a provision for its best estimate of the expected loss. The position could change over time and the estimates that the Company made, and upon which the Company have relied in calculating these provisions are inherently imprecise. There can, therefore, be no assurance that any losses that result from the outcome of any legal proceedings will not exceed the amount of the provisions that have been booked in the accounts. The major factors causing this uncertainty are described more fully in the Disclosures and herein.
    AstraZeneca has full confidence in, and will vigorously defend and enforce, its IP.
     
    Matters disclosed in respect of the fourth quarter of 2024 and to 6 February 2025
     
    Table 25: Patent litigation
    Legal proceedings brought against AstraZeneca
     
     
    Soliris patent proceedings, Turkey
    Considered to be a contingent liability
     
    * In November 2024, Salute HC İlalarõ Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş (Salute) served an action in the Industrial and Intellectual Property Rights Court in Istanbul, Turkey seeking to invalidate and enjoin enforcement of Alexion's patent relating to eculizumab.
     
    Legal proceedings brought by AstraZeneca
     
     
    Calquence patent proceedings, US 
     
    Considered to be a contingent asset
     
     
    * In February 2022, in response to Paragraph IV notices from multiple ANDA filers, AstraZeneca filed patent infringement lawsuits in the US District Court for the District of Delaware (District Court). In its complaints, AstraZeneca alleged that a generic version of Calquence capsules, if approved and marketed, would infringe patents that are owned or licensed by AstraZeneca.
    * In 2024, AstraZeneca entered into settlement agreements with all five generic manufacturers, resolving the Calquence capsule ANDA litigation proceedings.
    * AstraZeneca received Paragraph IV notices relating to patents listed in the FDA Orange Book with reference to Calquence tablets from Cipla USA, Inc. and Cipla Limited (collectively, Cipla) in April 2024 and from MSN Pharmaceuticals Inc. and MSN Laboratories Pvt. Ltd. (collectively, MSN) in November 2024.  
    * In response to these Paragraph IV notices, AstraZeneca filed patent infringement lawsuits against Cipla in May 2024 and against MSN in January 2025 in the District Court. In the complaints, AstraZeneca alleges that a generic version of Calquence tablets, if approved and marketed, would infringe patents that are owned or licensed by AstraZeneca. No trial date has been scheduled.
    Lynparza patent proceedings, US 
     
    Considered to be a contingent asset
     
     
    * AstraZeneca received a Paragraph IV notice relating to Lynparza patents from Natco Pharma Limited (Natco) in December 2022, Sandoz Inc. (Sandoz) in December 2023, Cipla USA, Inc. and Cipla Limited (collectively, Cipla) in May 2024, and Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc. (Zydus) in November 2024. In response to these Paragraph IV notices, AstraZeneca, MSD International Business GmbH, and the University of Sheffield initiated ANDA litigations against Natco, Sandoz, Cipla, and Zydus in the US District Court for the District of New Jersey. In the complaints, AstraZeneca alleged that the defendants' generic versions of Lynparza, if approved and marketed, would infringe AstraZeneca's patents.
    * No trial date has been scheduled.
    Soliris patent proceedings, Europe 
     
    Considered to be a contingent asset 
     
     
    * In March 2024, Alexion filed motions for provisional measures against Amgen Pharmaceuticals Inc (Amgen) and Samsung Bioepis Co. Ltd. (Samsung) and their respective affiliates at the Hamburg Local Division of the Unified Patent Court (UPC) on the basis that Amgen's and Samsung's biosimilar eculizumab products infringe an Alexion patent. Alexion appealed and in December 2024 the UPC appellate division denied Alexion's appeal requesting provisional measures.
    * In parallel, Samsung and Amgen have filed oppositions to the patent at the European Patent Office.
    * In November 2024, Amgen filed a revocation action for the patent at the UPC Central Division in Milan.
    Tagrisso patent proceedings, Russia 
     
    Considered to be a contingent asset 
     
     
    * In Russia, in August 2023, AstraZeneca filed lawsuits in the Arbitration Court of the Moscow Region (Court) against the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation and Axelpharm LLC (Axelpharm) related to Axelpharm's improper use of AstraZeneca's information to obtain authorisation to market a generic version of Tagrisso. In December 2023, the Court dismissed the lawsuit against the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation. The appellate court affirmed the dismissal in March 2024. AstraZeneca filed a further appeal, which was dismissed in July 2024. The lawsuit against Axelpharm was dismissed in September 2024, and AstraZeneca appealed.
    * In November 2023, Axelpharm filed a compulsory licensing action against AstraZeneca in the Court related to a patent that covers Tagrisso. The compulsory licensing action remains pending. AstraZeneca has also challenged before the Russian Patent and Trademark Office (PTO) the validity of the Axelpharm patent on which the compulsory licensing action is predicated. In August 2024, the PTO determined that Axelpharm's patent is invalid and, in November 2024, Axelpharm filed an appeal.  
    * In July 2024, AstraZeneca filed a patent infringement lawsuit, which remains pending, and an unfair competition claim with the Federal Anti-Monopoly Service of Russia (FAS) against AxelPharm and others related to the securing of state contracts in Russia for its generic version of Osimertinib.  
    * In August 2024, the FAS initiated an unfair competition case against Axelpharm and OncoTarget based on AstraZeneca's unfair competition claim.
    * In November 2024, the FAS determined that Axelpharm had committed unfair competition and that OncoTarget had not; the FAS ordered Axelpharm to cease sales of its generic osimertinib and pay the Russian government the income it received from its sales of its generic Osimertinib. In December 2024, Axelpharm appealed.
     
    Table 26: Product liability litigation
    Legal proceedings brought against AstraZeneca
     
    Nexium and Prilosec, US  
     
    A provision has been taken 
     
    * AstraZeneca has been defending lawsuits brought in federal and state courts involving claims that plaintiffs have been diagnosed with various injuries following treatment with proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), including Nexium and Prilosec. Most of the lawsuits alleged kidney injury.
    * In addition, AstraZeneca has been defending lawsuits involving allegations of gastric cancer following treatment with PPIs, including one such claim in the US District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana (District Court). 
    * In October 2023, AstraZeneca resolved all pending claims in the MDL, as well as all pending claims in Delaware and New Jersey state courts, for $425m, for which a provision has been taken.
    * In December 2024, AstraZeneca resolved the sole remaining case, which had been pending in the District Court.
     
    Table 27: Commercial litigation
    Legal proceedings brought against AstraZeneca
     
    Securities Litigation, US  
    Considered to be a contingent liability  
      
    * In December 2024, a putative securities class action lawsuit was filed in the US District Court for the Central District of California against AstraZeneca PLC and certain officers, on behalf of purchasers of AstraZeneca publicly traded securities between February 2022 and December 2024. The complaint alleges that defendants made materially false and misleading statements in connection with the Company's business in China.
     
    Table 28: Government investigations and proceedings
    Legal proceedings brought against AstraZeneca
     
    Shenzhen City Customs Office
    Considered to be a contingent liability
     
    * In relation to the illegal drug importation allegations, in January 2025, AstraZeneca received a Notice of Transfer to the Prosecutor and an Appraisal Opinion from the Shenzhen City Customs Office regarding suspected unpaid importation taxes amounting to $0.9m.
    * To the best of AstraZeneca's knowledge, the importation taxes referred to in the Appraisal Opinion relate to Imfinzi and Imjudo.
    * A fine of between one and five times the amount of unpaid importation taxes may also be levied if AstraZeneca is found liable.
    Legal proceedings brought by AstraZeneca
     
    340B State Litigation, US  
     
    Considered to be a contingent asset 
     
    * AstraZeneca has filed lawsuits against Arkansas, Kansas, Louisiana, Maryland, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, and West Virginia challenging the constitutionality of each state's 340B statute.  
    * In the Arkansas matter, trial is scheduled for April 2025. In the Arkansas administrative proceeding, the state has moved for a preliminary injunction to enjoin AstraZeneca's 340B policy in Arkansas. 
    * In the Kansas matter, after obtaining a stipulation from the state that AstraZeneca's policy does not violate the Kansas 340B statute, AstraZeneca agreed to dismiss its complaint. 
    * In the Louisiana matter, the Court granted the state's motion for summary judgment.  AstraZeneca has filed an appeal.  
    * In the Maryland, Minnesota, and Missouri matters, the state has moved to dismiss AstraZeneca's complaint. 
    * In the Maryland and Mississippi matters, the Court has rejected AstraZeneca's preliminary injunction motion. 
    * The West Virginia matter remains in its preliminary stages. 
     
    Other
    Additional government inquiries
    As is true for most, if not all, major prescription pharmaceutical companies, AstraZeneca is currently involved in multiple inquiries into drug marketing and pricing practices. In addition to the investigations described above, various law enforcement offices have, from time to time, requested information from the Group. There have been no material developments in those matters.
     
    Note 8
     
    Table 29: FY 2024 - Product Sales year-on-year analysis[14]
    CER information in respect of FY 2024 included in the Consolidated Financial Information has not been audited by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP.
     
     

     
          World
        US
          Emerging Markets
          Europe
          Established RoW
     
    $m
    Act % chg
    CER % chg
    $m
    % chg
    $m
    Act % chg
    CER % chg
    $m
    Act % chg
    CER % chg
    $m
    Act % chg
    CER % chg
    Oncology
    20,275 
    18 
    21 
    9,510 
    23 
    4,502 
    18 
    28 
    4,082 
    23 
    22 
    2,181 
    (4)
    2 
    Tagrisso
    6,580 
    13 
    16 
    2,763 
    21 
    1,755 
    8 
    16 
    1,301 
    16 
    15 
    761 
    (3)
    4 
    Imfinzi
    4,717 
    17 
    21 
    2,603 
    20 
    479 
    35 
    59 
    948 
    28 
    27 
    687 
    (8)
    (2)
    Calquence
    3,129 
    24 
    25 
    2,190 
    21 
    153 
    56 
    79 
    656 
    33 
    32 
    130 
    20 
    22 
    Lynparza
    3,072 
    9 
    11 
    1,332 
    6 
    655 
    21 
    30 
    832 
    13 
    12 
    253 
    (10)
    (5)
    Enhertu
    545 
    n/m
    n/m
    - 
    - 
    350 
    n/m
    n/m
    126 
    n/m
    n/m
    69 
    n/m
    n/m
    Zoladex
    1,058 
    11 
    17 
    16 
    14 
    795 
    16 
    23 
    148 
    12 
    10 
    99 
    (16)
    (12)
    Imjudo
    281 
    29 
    31 
    180 
    23 
    16 
    n/m
    n/m
    36 
    n/m
    n/m
    49 
    (5)
    2 
    Truqap
    430 
    n/m
    n/m
    408 
    n/m
    2 
    n/m
    n/m
    12 
    n/m
    n/m
    8 
    n/m
    n/m
    Orpathys
    44 
    (1)
    1 
    - 
    - 
    44 
    (1)
    1 
    - 
    - 
    - 
    - 
    - 
    - 
    Others
    419 
    (19)
    (14)
    18 
    (51)
    253 
    (18)
    (12)
    23 
    (30)
    (30)
    125 
    (13)
    (6)
    BioPharmaceuticals: CVRM
    12,448 
    18 
    20 
    3,075 
    12 
    5,339 
    16 
    22 
    3,270 
    31 
    30 
    764 
    3 
    9 
    Farxiga
    7,656 
    28 
    31 
    1,750 
    21 
    2,853 
    29 
    35 
    2,634 
    40 
    39 
    419 
    - 
    6 
    Brilinta
    1,333 
    1 
    2 
    751 
    1 
    294 
    3 
    10 
    268 
    (1)
    (2)
    20 
    (17)
    (16)
    Crestor
    1,153 
    4 
    8 
    46 
    (16)
    934 
    8 
    12 
    37 
    (29)
    (30)
    136 
    (2)
    5 
    Seloken/Toprol-XL
    605 
    (5)
    - 
    - 
    (42)
    589 
    (5)
    - 
    13 
    13 
    12 
    3 
    (53)
    (44)
    Lokelma
    542 
    32 
    34 
    256 
    20 
    86 
    73 
    79 
    92 
    59 
    58 
    108 
    20 
    29 
    Roxadustat
    331 
    22 
    24 
    - 
    - 
    331 
    22 
    24 
    - 
    - 
    - 
    - 
    - 
    - 
    Andexxa
    219 
    20 
    22 
    81 
    7 
    3 
    n/m
    n/m
    80 
    30 
    28 
    55 
    22 
    31 
    Wainua
    85 
    n/m
    n/m
    85 
    n/m
    - 
    - 
    - 
    - 
    - 
    - 
    - 
    - 
    - 
    Others
    524 
    (24)
    (22)
    106 
    (50)
    249 
    (13)
    (9)
    146 
    (13)
    (12)
    23 
    18 
    20 
    BioPharmaceuticals: R&I
    7,416 
    21 
    23 
    3,416 
    34 
    1,897 
    7 
    13 
    1,416 
    22 
    21 
    687 
    10 
    14 
    Symbicort
    2,879 
    22 
    25 
    1,187 
    63 
    805 
    7 
    16 
    559 
    2 
    1 
    328 
    (2)
    - 
    Fasenra
    1,689 
    9 
    9 
    1,049 
    6 
    92 
    44 
    55 
    404 
    14 
    13 
    144 
    1 
    6 
    Pulmicort
    682 
    (4)
    (1)
    6 
    (77)
    568 
    (1)
    3 
    71 
    5 
    3 
    37 
    (12)
    (10)
    Breztri
    978 
    44 
    46 
    516 
    35 
    245 
    52 
    57 
    143 
    78 
    77 
    74 
    41 
    47 
    Tezspire
    248 
    n/m
    n/m
    - 
    - 
    11 
    n/m
    n/m
    156 
    n/m
    n/m
    81 
    n/m
    n/m
    Saphnelo
    474 
    69 
    70 
    425 
    63 
    7 
    n/m
    n/m
    26 
    n/m
    n/m
    16 
    69 
    80 
    Airsupra
    66 
    n/m
    n/m
    66 
    n/m
    - 
    - 
    - 
    - 
    - 
    - 
    - 
    - 
    - 
    Others
    400 
    (8)
    (7)
    167 
    7 
    169 
    (21)
    (20)
    57 
    5 
    4 
    7 
    (8)
    (4)
    BioPharmaceuticals: V&I
    1,058 
    5 
    6 
    280 
    n/m
    213 
    1 
    9 
    409 
    3 
    1 
    156 
    (47)
    (44)
    Synagis
    447 
    (18)
    (14)
    (8)
    n/m
    210 
    8 
    17 
    116 
    (34)
    (35)
    129 
    (27)
    (22)
    Beyfortus
    318 
    n/m
    n/m
    232 
    n/m
    - 
    n/m
    n/m
    84 
    n/m
    n/m
    2 
    n/m
    n/m
    FluMist
    258 
    19 
    15 
    28 
    19 
    1 
    28 
    30 
    204 
    8 
    4 
    25 
    n/m
    n/m
    COVID-19 mAbs
    31 
    (76)
    (76)
    28 
    n/m
    - 
    n/m
    n/m
    3 
    (74)
    (75)
    - 
    n/m
    n/m
    Others
    4 
    (68)
    (68)
    - 
    - 
    2 
    (82)
    (82)
    2 
    10 
    14 
    - 
    n/m
    n/m
    Rare Disease
    8,668 
    12 
    14 
    5,263 
    12 
    849 
    36 
    63 
    1,568 
    3 
    2 
    988 
    8 
    15 
    Ultomiris
    3,924 
    32 
    34 
    2,261 
    29 
    141 
    n/m 
    n/m
    884 
    32 
    31 
    638 
    34 
    43 
    Soliris
    2,588 
    (18)
    (14)
    1,523 
    (12)
    443 
    4 
    34 
    416 
    (38)
    (38)
    206 
    (35)
    (32)
    Strensiq
    1,416 
    23 
    24 
    1,167 
    25 
    54 
    33 
    43 
    99 
    11 
    10 
    96 
    12 
    18 
    Koselugo
    531 
    60 
    66 
    212 
    9 
    177 
    n/m
    n/m
    103 
    93 
    92 
    39 
    62 
    73 
    Kanuma
    209 
    22 
    24 
    100 
    17 
    34 
    19 
    28 
    66 
    35 
    35 
    9 
    11 
    15 
    Other medicines
    1,073 
    (9)
    (4)
    111 
    (17)
    735 
    1 
    8 
    103 
    (2)
    (3)
    124 
    (40)
    (36)
    Nexium
    867 
    (8)
    (2)
    96 
    (16)
    591 
    2 
    11 
    60 
    13 
    11 
    120 
    (40)
    (36)
    Others
    206 
    (11)
    (9)
    15 
    (20)
    144 
    (6)
    (4)
    43 
    (17)
    (17)
    4 
    (44)
    (41)
    Total Product Sales
    50,938 
    16 
    19 
    21,655 
    21 
    13,535 
    15 
    23 
    10,848 
    20 
    19 
    4,900 
    (3)
    3 
     
    Table 30: Q4 2024 - Product Sales year-on-year analysis[15]
    The Q4 2024 information in respect of the three months ended 31 December 2024 included in the Consolidated Financial Information has not been audited by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP.
     
     
          World
        US
          Emerging Markets
          Europe
          Established RoW
     
    $m
    Act % chg
    CER % chg
    $m
    % chg
    $m
    Act % chg
    CER % chg
    $m
    Act % chg
    CER % chg
    $m
    Act % chg
    CER % chg
    Oncology
    5,341 
    20 
    22 
    2,640 
    28 
    1,057 
    17 
    27 
    1,082 
    20 
    18 
    562 
    (3)
    (3)
    Tagrisso
    1,703 
    20 
    21 
    767 
    28 
    391 
    9 
    14 
    344 
    15 
    14 
    201 
    23 
    24 
    Imfinzi
    1,254 
    16 
    18 
    721 
    26 
    113 
    30 
    53 
    253 
    22 
    21 
    167 
    (22)
    (21)
    Calquence
    808 
    20 
    20 
    573 
    20 
    37 
    27 
    54 
    167 
    20 
    18 
    31 
    9 
    8 
    Lynparza
    844 
    14 
    15 
    378 
    8 
    180 
    35 
    45 
    220 
    15 
    13 
    66 
    1 
    2 
    Enhertu
    148 
    78 
    98 
    - 
    - 
    91 
    89 
    n/m
    35 
    73 
    72 
    22 
    48 
    46 
    Zoladex
    242 
    (5)
    (2)
    5 
    n/m
    174 
    4 
    10 
    37 
    6 
    3 
    26 
    (47)
    (48)
    Imjudo
    73 
    27 
    28 
    45 
    18 
    5 
    83 
    n/m
    10 
    n/m
    n/m
    13 
    7 
    8 
    Truqap
    163 
    n/m
    n/m
    148 
    n/m
    1 
    n/m 
    n/m
    10 
    n/m
    n/m
    4 
    n/m
    n/m
    Orpathys
    9 
    (16)
    (17)
    - 
    - 
    9 
    (16)
    (17)
    - 
    - 
    - 
    - 
    - 
    - 
    Others
    97 
    (25)
    (22)
    3 
    (86)
    56 
    (15)
    (10)
    6 
    (17)
    (15)
    32 
    (4)
    (4)
    BioPharmaceuticals: CVRM
    3,132 
    16 
    17 
    853 
    9 
    1,193 
    11 
    14 
    886 
    31 
    28 
    200 
    24 
    24 
    Farxiga
    1,933 
    20 
    21 
    472 
    5 
    628 
    12 
    17 
    731 
    39 
    37 
    102 
    43 
    43 
    Brilinta
    341 
    4 
    4 
    208 
    7 
    62 
    2 
    6 
    65 
    (4)
    (5)
    6 
    (4)
    (12)
    Crestor
    261 
    5 
    6 
    13 
    (11)
    208 
    13 
    14 
    5 
    (56)
    (58)
    35 
    (6)
    (6)
    Seloken/Toprol-XL
    140 
    (3)
    1 
    - 
    n/m
    137 
    (1)
    2 
    3 
    (20)
    (24)
    - 
    n/m
    n/m
    Lokelma
    150 
    35 
    35 
    75 
    30 
    18 
    44 
    50 
    26 
    53 
    51 
    31 
    28 
    28 
    Roxadustat
    74 
    18 
    16 
    - 
    - 
    74 
    17 
    15 
    - 
    - 
    - 
    - 
    - 
    - 
    Andexxa
    59 
    11 
    11 
    19 
    6 
    - 
    n/m
    n/m
    20 
    9 
    7 
    20 
    17 
    18 
    Wainua
    42 
    n/m
    n/m
    42 
    n/m
    - 
    - 
    - 
    - 
    - 
    - 
    - 
    - 
    - 
    Others
    132 
    (9)
    (7)
    24 
    (44)
    66 
    10 
    12 
    36 
    (3)
    (1)
    6 
    40 
    54 
    BioPharmaceuticals: R&I
    1,985 
    25 
    26 
    996 
    54 
    408 
    (11)
    (7)
    391 
    23 
    21 
    190 
    12 
    12 
    Symbicort
    684 
    31 
    33 
    299 
    n/m
    153 
    - 
    5 
    144 
    1 
    (1)
    88 
    (1)
    - 
    Fasenra
    471 
    12 
    12 
    299 
    9 
    23 
    46 
    64 
    110 
    18 
    17 
    39 
    7 
    6 
    Pulmicort
    164 
    (25)
    (23)
    (7)
    n/m
    141 
    (23)
    (21)
    20 
    8 
    6 
    10 
    (12)
    (12)
    Breztri
    257 
    29 
    29 
    149 
    24 
    45 
    19 
    21 
    42 
    60 
    59 
    21 
    37 
    38 
    Tezspire
    80 
    n/m
    n/m
    - 
    n/m 
    4 
    n/m
    n/m
    51 
    n/m
    n/m
    25 
    85 
    87 
    Saphnelo
    147 
    65 
    65 
    131 
    60 
    2 
    n/m
    n/m
    9 
    n/m
    n/m
    5 
    75 
    76 
    Airsupra
    25 
    n/m 
    n/m 
    25 
    n/m
    - 
    - 
    - 
    - 
    - 
    - 
    - 
    - 
    - 
    Others
    157 
    49 
    49 
    100 
    n/m
    40 
    (37)
    (38)
    15 
    7 
    5 
    2 
    14 
    28 
    BioPharmaceuticals: V&I
    378 
    10 
    8 
    80 
    35 
    45 
    46 
    58 
    219 
    12 
    9 
    34 
    (43)
    (44)
    Synagis
    101 
    (38)
    (36)
    (6)
    n/m
    42 
    13 
    21 
    35 
    (47)
    (47)
    30 
    (50)
    (50)
    Beyfortus
    130 
    n/m
    n/m
    84 
    61 
    - 
    - 
    - 
    45 
    n/m
    n/m
    1 
    n/m
    n/m
    FluMist
    149 
    7 
    3 
    2 
    (73)
    1 
    (10)
    21 
    143 
    10 
    5 
    3 
    n/m
    n/m
    COVID-19 mAbs
    - 
    n/m
    n/m
    - 
    n/m
    - 
    n/m
    n/m
    - 
    n/m
    n/m
    - 
    n/m
    n/m
    Others
    (2)
    n/m
    n/m
    - 
    - 
    2 
    n/m
    n/m
    (4)
    n/m
    n/m
    - 
    - 
    - 
    Rare Disease
    2,277 
    16 
    17 
    1,421 
    15 
    221 
    63 
    84 
    379 
    4 
    2 
    256 
    7 
    8 
    Ultomiris
    1,089 
    32 
    33 
    632 
    29 
    49 
    n/m
    n/m
    235 
    36 
    33 
    173 
    25 
    26 
    Soliris
    543 
    (24)
    (22)
    353 
    (16)
    77 
    (10)
    11 
    70 
    (50)
    (50)
    43 
    (38)
    (37)
    Strensiq
    420 
    38 
    37 
    352 
    43 
    15 
    31 
    30 
    26 
    2 
    1 
    27 
    24 
    20 
    Koselugo
    165 
    94 
    97 
    56 
    9 
    69 
    n/m
    n/m
    29 
    91 
    90 
    11 
    27 
    28 
    Kanuma
    60 
    47 
    48 
    28 
    22 
    11 
    n/m
    n/m
    19 
    71 
    69 
    2 
    20 
    14 
    Other medicines
    249 
    (6)
    (4)
    24 
    (18)
    171 
    14 
    17 
    28 
    (27)
    (28)
    26 
    (46)
    (45)
    Nexium
    197 
    (6)
    (4)
    19 
    (26)
    133 
    11 
    16 
    20 
    16 
    13 
    25 
    (47)
    (46)
    Others
    52 
    (8)
    (8)
    5 
    60 
    38 
    23 
    22 
    8 
    (61)
    (61)
    1 
    (7)
    (8)
    Total Product Sales
    13,362 
    18 
    19 
    6,014 
    25 
    3,095 
    12 
    19 
    2,985 
    20 
    18 
    1,268 
    1 
    1 
     
    Table 31: Alliance Revenue
     
     
    FY 2024 
    FY 2023 
     
     
    $m 
    $m 
    Enhertu
     
    1,437 
    1,022 
    Tezspire
     
    436 
    259 
    Beyfortus
     
    237 
    57 
    Other royalty income
     
    91 
    81 
    Other Alliance Revenue
     
    11 
    9 
    Total
     
    2,212 
    1,428 
     
    Table 32: Collaboration Revenue
     
     
    FY 2024 
    FY 2023 
     
     
    $m 
    $m 
    Lynparza: sales milestones
     
    600 
    - 
    Beyfortus: sales milestones
     
    167 
    27 
    Koselugo: sales milestones
     
    100 
    - 
    Farxiga: sales milestones
     
    56 
    29 
    Lynparza: regulatory milestones
     
    - 
    245 
    COVID-19 mAbs licence fees
     
    - 
    180 
    Beyfortus: regulatory milestones
     
    - 
    71 
    tralokinumb: sales milestones
     
    - 
    20 
    Other Collaboration Revenue
     
    - 
    22 
    Total
     
    923 
    594 
     
    Table 33: Other operating income and expense
     
     
    FY 2024 
    FY 2023 
     
     
    $m 
    $m 
    brazikumab licence termination funding
     
    - 
    75 
    Divestment of US rights to Pulmicort Flexhaler
     
    - 
    241 
    Update to the contractual relationships for Beyfortus (nirsevimab)
     
    - 
    712 
    Other
     
    252 
    312 
    Total
     
    252 
    1,340 
     
    Other shareholder information
     
    Financial calendar
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    Dividend
     
    Announced
    Ex-dividend date[16]
    Record date
    Payment date
    FY 2024 Second interim
     
    6 Feb 2025
    20 Feb 2025
    21 Feb 2025
    24 Mar 2025
    FY 2025 First interim[17]
     
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    Glossary
    1L, 2L, etc                    First line, second line, etc
    ADC                             Antibody drug conjugate
    aHUS                            Atypical haemolytic uraemic syndrome
    ADT                              Androgen deprivation therapy
    AKT                              Protein kinase B
    AL amyloidosis             Light chain amyloidosis
    ANDA                           Abbreviated New Drug Application (US)
    ASO                              Antisense oligonucleotide
    ATTR-CM                    Transthyretin-mediated amyloid cardiomyopathy
    ATTRv / -PN / -CM      Hereditary transthyretin-mediated amyloid / polyneuropathy / cardiomyopathy
    BCMA                          B-cell maturation antigen
    BRCA / m                     Breast cancer gene / mutation
    BTC                               Biliary tract cancer
    BTK                              Bruton tyrosine kinase
    C5                                 Complement component 5
    CAR-T                          Chimeric antigen receptor T-cell
    cCRT                            Concurrent chemoradiotherapy
    CD19                            A gene expressed in B-cells
    CER                               Constant exchange rates
    CHMP                          Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (EU)
    CI                                 Confidence interval
    CKD                             Chronic kidney disease
    CLL                              Chronic lymphocytic leukaemia
    COPD                           Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
    COP28                          28th annual United Nations (UN) climate meeting
    CRC                              Colorectal cancer
    CRL                              Compete Response Letter
    CRPC                           Castration-resistant prostate cancer
    CSPC                            Castration-sensitive prostate cancer
    CTLA-4                       Cytotoxic T-lymphocyte-associated antigen 4
    CVRM                          Cardiovascular, Renal and Metabolism
    DDR                             DNA damage response
    DNA                             Deoxyribonucleic acid
    EBITDA                       Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation
    EGFR / m                     Epidermal growth factor receptor gene / mutation
    EGPA                            Eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis
    EPS                               Earnings per share
    ER                                 Estrogen receptor         
    ERBB2                         v-erb-b2 avian erythroblastic leukaemia viral oncogene homologue 2 gene
    EVH                             Extravascular haemolysis
    FDA                              Food and Drug Agency (US)
    FDC                              Fixed dose combination
    FISH                             Fluorescence in situ hybridization, as in FISH10+
    g                                    Germline, e.g. gBRCAm
    GAAP                           Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
    GEJ                               Gastro oesophageal junction
    GI                                  Gastrointestinal
    GLP1 / -RA                  Glucagon-like peptide-1 / receptor agonist
    gMG                             Generalised myasthenia gravis
    HCC                             Hepatocellular carcinoma
    HER2 / +/- / low / m    Human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 / positive / negative / low level expression / gene mutant
    HF/ pEF / rEF              Heart failure / with preserved ejection fraction / with reduced ejection fraction
    hMPV                           Human metapneumovirus
    HR                                Hazard ratio
    HR / + / -                      Hormone receptor / positive / negative
    HRD                             Homologous recombination deficiency
    HRR / m                       Homologous recombination repair gene / mutation
    i.m.                               Intramuscular injection
    i.v.                                 Intravenous injection
    IAS / B                          International Accounting Standards / Board
    ICS                               Inhaled corticosteroid
    IFRS                             International Financial Reporting Standards
    IgAN                             Immunoglobulin A neuropathy
    IHC                               Immunohistochemistry, as in IHC90+, etc
    IL-5, IL-33, etc            Interleukin-5, Interleukin-33, etc
    IP                                  Intellectual Property
    IVIg                               Intravenous immune globulin
    LABA                           Long-acting beta-agonist
    LAMA                          Long-acting muscarinic-agonist
    LS-SCLC                     Limited stage small cell lung cancer
    LRTD                           Lower respiratory tract disease
    m                                  Metastatic, e.g. mBTC , mCRPC, mCSPC
    mAb                             Monoclonal antibody
    MDL                             Multidistrict litigation
    MET                             Mesenchymal epithelial transition
    NF1-PN                        Neurofibromatosis type 1 with plexiform neurofibromas
    n/m                               Not meaningful
    NMOSD                       Neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder
    NRDL                           National reimbursement drug list
    NSCLC                        Non-small cell lung cancer
    OECD                          Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
    OOI                              Other operating income
    ORR                             Overall response rate
    OS                                Overall survival
    PAAGR                        Post Alexion Acquisition Group Review
    PARP / i / -1sel             Poly ADP ribose polymerase / inhibitor /-1 selective
    pCR                              Pathologic complete response
    PCSK9                         Proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9
    PD                                Progressive disease
    PD-1                            Programmed cell death protein 1
    PD-L1                          Programmed cell death ligand 1
    PDUFA                        Prescription Drug User Fee Act
    PHSSR                        Partnership for Health System Sustainability and Resilience
    PFS                              Progression free survival
    PIK3CA                       Phosphatidylinositol-4,5-bisphosphate 3-kinase, catalytic subunit alpha gene
    pMMR                         proficient mismatch repair
    PMDI                           Pressure metered dose inhaler
    PNH / -EVH                Paroxysmal nocturnal haemoglobinuria / with extravascular haemolysis
    PPI                               Proton pump inhibitors
    PSR                              Platinum sensitive relapse
    PTEN                           Phosphatase and tensin homologue gene
    Q3W, Q4W, etc            Every three weeks, every four weeks, etc
    R&D                             Research and development
    R&I                               Respiratory & Immunology
    RSV                              Respiratory syncytial virus
    sBLA                            Supplemental biologics license application (US)
    SCLC                            Small cell lung cancer
    s.c.                                Subcutaneous injection
    SEA                              Severe eosinophilic asthma
    SEC                              Securities Exchange Commission (US)
    SG&A                          Sales, general and administration
    SGLT2                          Sodium-glucose cotransporter 2
    SLL                              Small lymphocytic lymphoma
    SMI                              Sustainable Markets Initiative
    sNDA                           Supplemental new drug application
    SPA                              Share Purchase Agreement
    T2D                              Type-2 diabetes
    TACE                           Transarterial chemoembolization
    THP                              A treatment regimen: docetaxel, trastuzumab and pertuzumab
    TNBC                           Triple negative breast cancer
    TNF                              Tumour necrosis factor
    TOP1                           Topoisomerase I
    TROP2                        Trophoblast cell surface antigen 2
    USPTO                        US Patent and Trademark Office
    V&I                             Vaccines & Immune Therapies
    VBP                             Volume-based procurement
    VLP                             Virus like particle
     
     
    - End of document -
     
     
     
     
     
    [1] Constant exchange rates. The differences between Actual Change and CER Change are due to foreign exchange movements between periods in 2024 vs. 2023. CER financial measures are not accounted for according to generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) because they remove the effects of currency movements from Reported results.
     
    [2] Core financial measures are adjusted to exclude certain items. The differences between Reported and Core measures are primarily due to costs relating to the amortisation of intangibles, impairments, legal settlements and restructuring charges. A full reconciliation between Reported EPS and Core EPS is provided in Table 11 and Table 12 in the Financial performance section of this document.
     
    [3]  In FY 2024, capital expenditure on tangible assets and Software-related intangibles amounted to $2,218m
     
    [4] In Table 2, the plus and minus symbols denote the directional impact of the item being discussed, e.g. a Ô+Õ symbol next to a comment related to the R&D expense indicates that the item resulted in an increase in the R&D spend relative to the prior year.
     
    [5] Income from disposals of assets and businesses, where the Group does not retain a significant ongoing economic interest, continue to be recorded in Other operating income and expense in the GroupÕs financial statements.
     
    [6] The presentation of Table 4 has been updated to show Total Revenue by medicine, by including Alliance Revenue and Collaboration Revenue within each revenue figure. Previously, this table showed Product Sales for each medicine and therapy area, and the CompanyÕs total Alliance Revenue and Collaboration Revenue were shown as separate lines at the bottom of the table.
     
    [7] ÔStock compensationÕ encourages distributors to maintain steady inventory levels ahead of the date of a price reduction. After the price reduction takes effect, the supplier compensates the distributor for the reduction in the resale value of their inventory
     
    [8] The presentation of this table has been updated by removing the "Acquisition of Alexion" column due to immateriality of items in this category
     
    [9] Based on best prevailing assumptions around currency profiles.
     
    [10] Based on average daily spot rates 1 Jan 2024 to 31 Dec 2024.
     
    [11] Based on average daily spot rates 1 Jan 2025 to 31 Jan 2025.
     
    [12] Based on average daily spot rates on Jan 31 2025.
     
    [13] Other currencies include AUD, BRL, CAD, KRW and RUB.
     
    [14] The table provides an analysis of year-on-year Product Sales, with Actual and CER growth rates reflecting year-on-year growth. Due to rounding, the sum of a number of dollar values and percentages may not agree to totals.
     
    [15] The table provides an analysis of year-on-year Product Sales, with Actual and CER growth rates reflecting year-on-year growth. Due to rounding, the sum of a number of dollar values and percentages may not agree to totals.
     
    [16] The ex-dividend dates shown in the table are for ordinary shares listed on the London Stock Exchange; the ex-dividend dates are one day sooner for ordinary shares listed on the Stockholm Stock Exchange and for American Depository Receipts listed on NASDAQ.
     
    [17] Provisional dates, subject to Board approval.
     
     
     
    SIGNATURES
     
    Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
     
     
    AstraZeneca PLC
     
     
    Date: 06 February 2025
     
     
    By: /s/ Adrian Kemp
     
    Name: Adrian Kemp
     
    Title: Company Secretary
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