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Pacira BioSciences Reports First Quarter 2024 Financial Results and Announces $150 Million Share Repurchase program
-- Conference call today at 4:30 p.m. ET -- TAMPA, Fla., May 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pacira BioSciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: PCRX), the industry leader in its
About this update from Pacira Biosciences, Inc.
[{"type":"text","content":"-- Conference call today at 4:30 p.m. ET -- TAMPA, Fla., May 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pacira BioSciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: PCRX), the industry leader in its commitment to non-opioid pain management and regenerative health solutions, today reported financial results for the first quarter of 2024. First Quarter 2024 Financial Highlights Total revenues of $167.1 millionNet product sales of $132.4 million for EXPAREL, $25.8 million for ZILRETTA, and $5.0 million for iovera°Net income of $9.0 million, or $0.19 per share (basic and diluted)Adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) of $44.6 million See “Non-GAAP Financial Information” below. “Sales are off to a solid start for all three of our trusted, opioid-sparing products and we remain sharply focused on driving accelerated growth in 2025 and beyond,” said Frank D. Lee, chief executive officer of Pacira BioSciences. “We are pleased with the progress we are making advancing the launch of EXPAREL in two new lower extremity nerve block indications, and we are receiving positive market receptivity across all sites of care. We are also preparing for a significant growth catalyst ahead with the implementation of separate Medicare reimbursement for EXPAREL at average sales price plus 6 percent in outpatient settings beginning in January 2025. We believe this important reimbursement milestone will expand patient access to EXPAREL and drive greater utilization in outpatient procedures.” “Our confidence in Pacira’s future remains steadfast and the $150 million stock buyback announced today underscores our belief in our team, products, and growth outlook,” added Mr. Lee. Recent Business Highlights New $150 Million Share Repurchase Program. Today the company announced its Board of Directors has approved a new share repurchase program effective immediately, which authorizes the company to purchase up to an aggregate of $150 million of its outstanding common stock. Repurchases under the program may be made at management’s discretion on the open market or through privately negotiated transactions. The share repurchase program may be suspended or discontinued at any time by the Company and has an expiration date of December 31, 2026. The company expects to fund the share repurchase program using a combination of existing cash reserves and future cash flows.P...