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Consolidated Financial Statements of 

ADVANZ PHARMA Corp.
December 31, 2018 and 2017

  
Table of Contents

Independent Auditor's Report....................................................................................................................

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Consolidated Balance Sheets ....................................................................................................................

Consolidated Statements of Income (Loss) ..............................................................................................

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) ....................................................................

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity (Deficit) .........................................................................

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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows ...................................................................................................

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.............................................................................................

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Independent auditor’s report 

To the Shareholders of ADVANZ PHARMA Corp. 

Our opinion 

In our opinion, the accompanying consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, 
the financial position of ADVANZ PHARMA Corp. and its subsidiaries, (together, the Company) as at 
December 31, 2018 and 2017, and its financial performance and its cash flows for the years then ended in 
accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by the International Accounting 
Standards Board (IFRS). 

What we have audited 
The Company’s consolidated financial statements comprise: 

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the consolidated balance sheets as at December 31, 2018 and 2017; 

the consolidated statements of income (loss) for the years then ended; 

the consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss) for the years then ended; 

the consolidated statements of changes in equity (deficit) for the years then ended; 

the consolidated statements of cash flows for the years then ended; and 

the notes to the consolidated financial statements, which include a summary of significant 
accounting policies. 

Basis for opinion 

We conducted our audit in accordance with Canadian generally accepted auditing standards. Our 
responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor’s responsibilities for the audit 
of the consolidated financial statements section of our report. 

We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our 
opinion. 

Independence 
We are independent of the Company in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our 
audit of the consolidated financial statements in Canada. We have fulfilled our other ethical 
responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. 

Other information 

Management is responsible for the other information. The other information comprises the Management’s 
Discussion and Analysis. 

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP 
PwC Tower, 18 York Street, Suite 2600, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5J 0B2 
T: +1 416 863 1133, F: +1 416 365 8215 

“PwC” refers to PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, an Ontario limited liability partnership. 

Our opinion on the consolidated financial statements does not cover the other information and we do not 
express any form of assurance conclusion thereon. 

In connection with our audit of the consolidated financial statements, our responsibility is to read the 
other information identified above and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially 
inconsistent with the consolidated financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the audit, or 
otherwise appears to be materially misstated. 

If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other 
information, we are required to report that fact. We have nothing to report in this regard. 

Responsibilities of management and those charged with governance for the 
consolidated financial statements 

Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of the consolidated financial 
statements in accordance with IFRS, and for such internal control as management determines is necessary 
to enable the preparation of consolidated financial statements that are free from material misstatement, 
whether due to fraud or error. 

In preparing the consolidated financial statements, management is responsible for assessing the 
Company’s ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going 
concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless management either intends to liquidate 
the Company or to cease operations, or has no realistic alternative but to do so. 

Those charged with governance are responsible for overseeing the Company’s financial reporting process.  

Auditor’s responsibilities for the audit of the consolidated financial statements 

Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements as 
a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor’s 
report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee 
that an audit conducted in accordance with Canadian generally accepted auditing standards will always 
detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are 
considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the 
economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these consolidated financial statements. 

As part of an audit in accordance with Canadian generally accepted auditing standards, we exercise 
professional judgment and maintain professional skepticism throughout the audit. We also: 

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Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, 
whether due to fraud or error, design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks, and 
obtain audit evidence that is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. The risk 
of not detecting a material misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than for one resulting from 

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error, as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the 
override of internal control. 

Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit in order to design audit 
procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an 
opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control. 

Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting 
estimates and related disclosures made by management. 

Conclude on the appropriateness of management’s use of the going concern basis of accounting and, 
based on the audit evidence obtained, whether a material uncertainty exists related to events or 
conditions that may cast significant doubt on the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. 
If we conclude that a material uncertainty exists, we are required to draw attention in our auditor’s 
report to the related disclosures in the consolidated financial statements or, if such disclosures are 
inadequate, to modify our opinion. Our conclusions are based on the audit evidence obtained up to 
the date of our auditor’s report. However, future events or conditions may cause the Company to 
cease to continue as a going concern.  

Evaluate the overall presentation, structure and content of the consolidated financial statements, 
including the disclosures, and whether the consolidated financial statements represent the 
underlying transactions and events in a manner that achieves fair presentation. 

Obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence regarding the financial information of the entities or 
business activities within the Company to express an opinion on the consolidated financial 
statements. We are responsible for the direction, supervision and performance of the group audit. 
We remain solely responsible for our audit opinion. 

We communicate with those charged with governance regarding, among other matters, the planned scope 
and timing of the audit and significant audit findings, including any significant deficiencies in internal 
control that we identify during our audit. 

We also provide those charged with governance with a statement that we have complied with relevant 
ethical requirements regarding independence, and to communicate with them all relationships and other 
matters that may reasonably be thought to bear on our independence, and where applicable, related 
safeguards. 

The engagement partner on the audit resulting in this independent auditor’s report is Ross Sinclair. 

(Signed) “PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP” 

Chartered Professional Accountants, Licensed Public Accountants 

Toronto, Ontario 
March 14, 2019 

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ADVANZ PHARMA Corp. 
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Stated in thousands of U.S. Dollars, except where otherwise stated)

As at
Assets
Current

Cash and cash equivalents
Restricted cash (Note 5)
Accounts receivable (Note 6)
Inventory (Note 7)
Prepaid expenses
Income taxes recoverable (Note 12)
Other current assets

Intangible assets (Note 8)
Goodwill (Note 9)
Fixed assets
Deferred income tax assets (Note 12)
Total Assets

Liabilities
Current

Trade payables, accrued liabilities and interest payable (Note 10)
Provisions (Note 11)
Income taxes payable (Note 12)
Current portion of long-term debt (Note 14)
Current portion of purchase consideration payable (Note 20)
Cross currency swap liability (Note 13)

Long-term debt (Note 14)
Purchase consideration payable (Note 20)
Deferred income tax liabilities (Note 12)
Other liabilities
Total Liabilities

Shareholders' Equity (Deficit)
Share capital (Note 15)
Contributed surplus
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Deficit
Total Shareholders' Equity (Deficit)
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity (Deficit)
Commitments and Contingencies (Note 18)

Approved and authorized for issue by the Board of Directors on March 11, 2019.

''Randy Benson''

Director (Signed)

''Graeme Duncan''

Director (Signed)

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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Dec 31, 2018 Dec 31, 2017

224,438
3,265
115,092
73,930
9,393
2,018
16,001
444,137
1,146,692
232,784
2,550
4,781
1,830,944

105,640
25,877
48,375
21,089
—
—
200,981
1,328,074
—
104,377
848
1,634,280

327,030
—
146,028
76,716
6,415
872
10,547
567,608
1,503,878
244,957
3,426
2,466
2,322,335

201,913
34,096
50,311
3,688,418
1,835
114,431
4,091,004
—
6,549
135,119
176
4,232,848

1,915,000
55,278
(289,309)
(1,484,305)
196,664
1,830,944

1,283,083
52,757
(294,745)
(2,951,608)
(1,910,513)
2,322,335

ADVANZ PHARMA Corp. 
Consolidated Statements of Income (Loss)
(Stated in thousands of U.S. Dollars, except per share amounts and where otherwise stated)

Revenue (Note 11)
Cost of sales (Notes 7 & 24)
Gross profit

Operating expenses (Note 24)
General and administrative
Selling and marketing
Research and development
Restructuring related, acquisition and other (Note 24)
Share-based compensation (Note 17)
Amortization of intangible assets (Note 8)
Impairments (Notes 8 & 9)
Depreciation expense
Fair value (gain) loss
Total operating expenses

For the year ended
Dec 31, 2018 Dec 31, 2017
626,169
190,632
435,537

536,986
175,889
361,097

44,220
36,875
29,708
100,972
2,537
250,382
57,560
1,720
425
524,399

50,690
38,266
31,482
46,778
8,711
226,425
1,194,765
1,962
1,406
1,600,485

Operating income (loss) for the year

(163,302)

(1,164,948)

Other income and expense

Interest and accretion expense (Note 14)

     Interest income

Fair value (gain) loss on derivative financial instruments (Note 13)
Gain on debt and purchase consideration settlement (Notes 10, 14 & 20)
Foreign exchange (gain) loss
Unrealized foreign exchange (gain) loss (Note 13)

Income (loss) for the year before tax

Income taxes (Note 12)

Current
Deferred

Net income (loss) for the year

257,655
(2,229)
—
(1,931,828)
6,100
38,257
1,468,743

506,794
(61,302)
109,580
(21,188)
1,551
(72,891)
(1,627,492)

16,980
(15,540)
1,467,303

18,491
(55,248)
(1,590,735)

Earnings (loss) per share (Note 16) (adjusted for Share Consolidation, Note 2)
Basic earnings (loss) per share
Diluted earnings (loss) per share

93.69
93.69

(9,328.57)
(9,328.57)

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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ADVANZ PHARMA Corp. 
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss)
(Stated in thousands of U.S. Dollars, except where otherwise stated)

Net income (loss) for the year

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
Amounts that will be reclassified to net income (loss)

Cumulative translation adjustment

Net investment hedge of GBP denominated loans (net of taxes of $1,945 (2017 -
$(8,126))

Derivative financial instruments (net of taxes) (Note 13)
Other comprehensive income (loss) for the year, net of tax

Total comprehensive income (loss) for the year

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

For the year ended
Dec 31, 2018 Dec 31, 2017
(1,590,735)

1,467,303

(23,932)

97,714

29,368

—

5,436

1,472,739

(50,196)
1,561

49,079
(1,541,656)

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ADVANZ PHARMA Corp. 
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity (Deficit)
(Stated in thousands of U.S. Dollars, except where otherwise stated)

Share Capital

Number of 
Shares

Amount

Contributed
Surplus

Balances, January 1, 2017

51,089,556

1,277,175

Exercise / vesting of share based compensation

193,345

5,908

Share based compensation expense (Note 17)

Net loss for the year

Net investment hedge of GBP denominated loans (net
of taxes of ($8,126))

Cross currency derivative financial instruments (net
of taxes) (Note 13)

Cumulative translation adjustment
Balances, December 31, 2017

Consolidation of common shares (300:1) and re-
designation as limited voting shares (Note 15)

Issuance of shares (Note 15)

Exercise / vesting of share based compensation

Share based compensation expense (Note 17)

Net income for the year

Net investment hedge of GBP denominated loans (net
of taxes of $1,945)

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—
51,282,901

—
1,283,083

(51,112,868)
48,742,558

—

631,897

899

—

—

—

20

—

—

—

Cumulative translation adjustment
Balances, December 31, 2018

—
48,913,490

—
1,915,000

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

49,949
(5,908)
8,716

—

—

—

—
52,757

—

—
(20)
2,541

—

—

—
55,278

Accumulated 
Other 
Comprehensive 
Income (Loss)
(343,824)
—

—

—

(50,196)

1,561

97,714
(294,745)

—

—

—

—

—

Retained 
Earnings/
(Deficit)

Total
Shareholders'
Equity/
(Deficit)

(1,360,873)

(377,573)

—

—

—

8,716

(1,590,735)

(1,590,735)

—

—

—
(2,951,608)

—

—

—

—

(50,196)

1,561

97,714
(1,910,513)

—

631,897

—

2,541

1,467,303

1,467,303

29,368
(23,932)
(289,309)

—

—
(1,484,305)

29,368

(23,932)
196,664

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ADVANZ PHARMA Corp. 
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Stated in thousands of U.S. Dollars, except where otherwise stated)

Cash flows from (used in) operating activities
Net income (loss) for the year
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash flows from operating activities:

Interest and accretion expense (Notes 14)
Interest income
Depreciation and amortization (Note 8)
Share based compensation expense (Note 17)
Non-cash inventory fair value adjustments (Note 7)
Fair value (gain) loss
Impairments (Notes 8 & 9)
Income tax expense (recovery) (Note 12)
Fair value (gain) loss on derivative financial instruments (Note 13)
Gain on debt and purchase consideration settlement (Notes 10, 14 & 20)
Unrealized foreign exchange (gain) loss (Note 13)
Purchase consideration paid (Note 20)
Income taxes paid
Income tax refunds
Increase in restricted cash (Note 5)
Other non-cash items

Changes in non-cash working capital (Note 25)
Net cash flows from operating activities
Cash flows from (used in) investing activities

Purchase of fixed assets and development costs (Note 8)
Proceeds from sale of assets
Interest earned

Net cash flows used in investing activities
Cash flows from (used in) financing activities

For the year ended
Dec 31, 2018 Dec 31, 2017

1,467,303

(1,590,735)

257,655
(2,229)
252,102
2,537
—
425
57,560
1,440
—
(1,931,828)
38,257
—
(18,796)
87
(3,265)
(929)
21,299
141,618

(4,137)
943
1,220
(1,974)

506,794
(61,302)
228,387
8,711
311
1,406
1,194,765
(36,757)
109,580
(21,188)
(72,891)
(10,348)
(23,116)
4,933
—
2,169
42,440
283,159

(2,469)
1,108
824
(537)

Repayment of long-term debt prior to Recapitalization Transaction (Note 14)
Repayment of long-term debt and cross currency swap liability as part of
Recapitalization Transaction (Notes 2 & 14)

(22,267)

(57,279)

(604,910)

—

Repayment of long-term debt subsequent to Recapitalization Transaction (Note
14)
Proceeds from issuance of shares (Note 15)
Equity issuance costs paid (Note 15)
Purchase consideration paid (Note 20)
Interest paid (Notes 13 & 14)
Interest paid subsequent to Recapitalization Transaction (Note 14)
Interest received (Note 13)

Net cash flows used in financing activities
Net change in cash and cash equivalents
Effects of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year

Cash and cash equivalents, end of year
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

(5,248)
587,311
(44,197)
(1,500)
(113,494)
(20,370)
—
(224,675)
(85,031)
(17,561)
327,030
224,438

—
—
—
(97,420)
(294,297)
—
76,616
(372,380)
(89,758)
18,871
397,917
327,030

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ADVANZ PHARMA Corp. 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Stated in thousands of U.S. Dollars, except per share amounts and where otherwise stated)

1. Description of Business and General Information

ADVANZ PHARMA Corp. (formerly known as Concordia International Corp.) (the "Company", "ADVANZ 
PHARMA",  and  together  with  its  subsidiaries,  the  "Group")  is  an  international  specialty  pharmaceutical 
company, owning or licensing, through its subsidiaries, a diversified portfolio of branded and generic prescription 
products. The  Group  has  two  reportable  segments,  which  consist  of ADVANZ  PHARMA  International  and 
ADVANZ PHARMA North America, as well as a corporate cost centre. Refer to Note 22 for a further description 
on the Group's segments. On November 29, 2018, the shareholders of the Company approved a name change 
of the Company from "Concordia International Corp." to "ADVANZ PHARMA Corp.". The name change took 
effect on December 3, 2018.

The Group's business does not experience a significant amount of seasonal variation in demand.

The Company's shares are listed for trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange ("TSX") under the symbol “ADVZ” 
and "ADVZ.U" and were listed for trading on the NASDAQ Global Select Market® under the symbol "CXRX". 
Effective July 30, 2018, the Company's shares are no longer listed for trading on the NASDAQ Global Select 
Market.

Effective July 1, 2018, the registered and head office of the Company is located at 5770 Hurontario Street, Suite 
310, Mississauga, Ontario, L5R 3G5.

These  consolidated  financial  statements  include  trademarks  that  are  protected  under  applicable  intellectual 
property laws and are the property of ADVANZ PHARMA or its affiliates or its licensors. Solely for convenience, 
the trademarks of  ADVANZ PHARMA, its affiliates and/or its licensors referred to in these financial statements 
may appear with or without the ® or TM symbol, but such references or the absence thereof are not intended to 
indicate, in any way, that the Company or its affiliates or licensors will not assert, to the fullest extent under 
applicable law, their respective rights to these trademarks. Any other trademarks used in these consolidated 
financial statements are the property of their respective owners.

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ADVANZ PHARMA Corp. 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Stated in thousands of U.S. Dollars, except per share amounts and where otherwise stated)

2. Recapitalization Transaction

In 2017, the Company announced as part of its long-term strategy an objective to realign its capital structure, 
which  included  an  intention  to  significantly  reduce  the  Company’s  existing  secured  and  unsecured  debt 
obligations. On October 20, 2017, as part of the Company’s efforts to realign its capital structure, the Company 
and one of its wholly-owned direct subsidiaries commenced a court proceeding (the "CBCA Proceedings") 
under the Canada Business Corporations Act (the "CBCA"). The CBCA is a Canadian corporate statute that 
includes  provisions  that  allow  Canadian  corporations  to  restructure  certain  debt  obligations,  and  is  not  a 
bankruptcy  or  insolvency  statute.  In  connection  with  the  CBCA  Proceedings,  the  Group's  Currency  Swaps 
(defined below), which the Group entered into in August and November of 2016, and the revolving commitments 
under its credit agreement were terminated.

On  May  2,  2018,  the  Company  announced  a  proposed  transaction  to  realign  its  capital  structure  (the 
"Recapitalization Transaction") that included, among other things, a new equity capital raise of $586.5 million, 
and reduction of the Company's total outstanding debt by approximately $2.4 billion. In addition, as part of the 
Recapitalization Transaction, the Company confirmed the amount payable as a result of the termination of the 
Group's cross currency swap agreements ("Currency Swaps") of $114,431. 

The plan of arrangement under the CBCA pursuant to which the Recapitalization Transaction was implemented 
(as amended, the "CBCA Plan") was approved by secured and unsecured debtholders and shareholders of the 
Company at the debtholders' and shareholders' meetings held on June 19, 2018. On June 26, 2018, the Company 
obtained a final court order (the "Final Order") from the Ontario Superior Court of Justice (Commercial List) 
(the "Court") approving the CBCA Plan.

In connection with the Recapitalization Transaction, the Company continued from the Business Corporations 
Act (Ontario) to the Canada Business Corporations Act on June 22, 2018. 

On September 6, 2018, the Recapitalization Transaction was implemented by the Company.

The Recapitalization Transaction included, among other things, the following key elements:

(a)  the Group’s total debt was reduced by approximately $2.4 billion; 
(b)  $586.5 million in equity, excluding $44 million of fees, was invested pursuant to a private placement (the 
"Private  Placement")  by  certain  parties  that  executed  the  subscription  agreement  with  ADVANZ 
PHARMA, dated May 1, 2018, in exchange for new limited voting shares (refer to Note 15 for details of 
the limited voting shares) of ADVANZ PHARMA representing in the aggregate approximately 87.69% 
of  the  outstanding  limited  voting  shares  of  ADVANZ  PHARMA  upon  implementation  of  the 
Recapitalization Transaction, but prior to the issuance of the limited voting shares issued in connection 
with the Management Co-Invest (defined in Note 15); 

(c)  the Company’s secured debt (the "Secured Debt"), including the Cross Currency Swap Liability (defined 
in Note 13) (together, the "Exchanged Secured Debt") in the aggregate principal amount of approximately 
$2.1 billion, plus accrued and unpaid interest was repaid with (i) cash in the amount of approximately 
$19 million equal to outstanding accrued and unpaid non-compound interest (calculated at contractual 
non-default rates) in respect of the Exchanged Secured Debt, (ii) cash in the amount of approximately 
$605 million (taking into account early consent cash consideration for holders of Exchanged Secured 
Debt entitled to early consent cash consideration under the CBCA Plan), and (iii) approximately $1.36 
billion  of  new  secured  debt  (the  "New  Secured  Debt")  comprised  of  new  senior  secured  term  loans 
(approximately $1.06 billion, denominated in U.S. dollars and European Euros) and new senior secured 
notes (approximately $300 million, denominated in U.S. dollars). Refer to Note 14 for a description of 
the New Secured Debt;

(d)  the  Company’s  unsecured  debt  (the  "Unsecured  Debt")  in  the  aggregate  principal  amount  of 
approximately $1.6 billion, plus accrued and unpaid interest, was repaid with new limited voting shares 
of ADVANZ PHARMA representing in the aggregate approximately 11.96% of the outstanding limited 
voting shares of ADVANZ PHARMA upon implementation of the Recapitalization Transaction (taking 
into account early consent shares for holders of Unsecured Debt entitled to early consent consideration 
under the CBCA Plan), but prior to the issuance of the limited voting shares issued in connection with 
the Management Co-Invest (defined in Note 15);  

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ADVANZ PHARMA Corp. 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Stated in thousands of U.S. Dollars, except per share amounts and where otherwise stated)

(e)  the  Company’s  existing  common  shareholders  retained  their  common  shares,  subject  to  a  1-for-300 
common share consolidation (the “Share Consolidation”) and a re-designation of such shares as limited 
voting shares pursuant to the CBCA Plan, representing approximately 0.35% of the outstanding limited 
voting shares of ADVANZ PHARMA upon implementation of the Recapitalization Transaction, but prior 
to the issuance of the limited voting shares issued in connection with the Management Co-Invest (defined 
in Note 15); 

(f)  all  other  equity  interests  in ADVANZ  PHARMA,  including  all  options,  warrants,  rights  or  similar 
instruments, were cancelled pursuant to the CBCA Plan, and all equity claims, other than the Company's 
existing equity class action claims (the "Existing Equity Class Action Claims"), were released pursuant 
to the CBCA Plan and the Final Order, provided that any recovery in respect of such Existing Equity 
Class Action Claims was limited pursuant to the CBCA Plan and the Final Order to recovery from any 
applicable insurance policies maintained by the Company, subject to certain exceptions;

(g)  any  and  all  (i)  defaults  resulting  from  the  CBCA  Proceedings,  and  (ii)  third  party  change-of-control 
provisions  that  may  have  otherwise  been  triggered  by  the  Recapitalization  Transaction,  have  been 
permanently waived pursuant to the CBCA Plan and the Final Order; 

(h)  obligations to customers, suppliers and employees (other than the cancellation of certain equity interests, 

described above) were not affected by the Recapitalization Transaction; and

(i)  pursuant to the CBCA Plan, certain amendments were made to the Company’s articles to, among other 
things, amend ADVANZ PHARMA’s authorized capital and provisions attaching to its shares, and the 
Company’s existing by-laws were repealed and a new general by-law of ADVANZ PHARMA was adopted 
and approved. 

The Share Consolidation completed as part of the Recapitalization Transaction reduced the number of issued 
and outstanding ADVANZ PHARMA common shares to 170,932 (prior to taking into account the issuance 
of  the  limited  voting  shares  pursuant  to  the  Recapitalization Transaction  and  the  Management  Co-Invest 
(defined in Note 15)).  Together with the new limited voting shares issued pursuant to the Recapitalization 
Transaction and the Management Co-Invest (defined in Note 15), the Company now has a total of 48,913,490
limited voting shares issued and outstanding, which commenced trading on the TSX on September 11, 2018.

In connection with the implementation of the CBCA Plan, ADVANZ PHARMA finalized and entered into an 
investor rights agreement (the “Investor Rights Agreement”) with the parties that participated in the Private 
Placement.    The  Company  has  also  amended  its  articles  to  reflect  certain  aspects  of  the  governance 
arrangements which became effective upon implementation of the CBCA Plan. 

As  part  of  the  Recapitalization Transaction,  a  new  management  incentive  plan  (the  "MIP")  was  adopted 
pursuant to the CBCA Plan, pursuant to which a maximum of up to 7.5% of the limited voting shares outstanding 
upon implementation of the CBCA Plan could be issued, as approved in connection with approval of the CBCA 
Plan.  If such limited voting shares are issued, they will dilute the ownership percentage of holders of limited 
voting shares of ADVANZ PHARMA. Refer to Note 17 for a further description of the MIP.

The Company recorded a gain on settlement of debt of $1,924,520. Refer to Notes 10 and 14 for a further 
description of the gain on debt settlement.

3. Significant Accounting Policies

(a)  Basis of Presentation

These  consolidated  financial  statements  have  been  prepared  in  accordance  with  International  Financial 
Reporting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board ("IFRS"). The consolidated 
financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, except for certain financial 
instruments that are measured at fair value, as described in (o) below. The accounting policies have been 
consistently applied throughout the year unless otherwise stated.

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ADVANZ PHARMA Corp. 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Stated in thousands of U.S. Dollars, except per share amounts and where otherwise stated)

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with IFRS requires the use of certain critical accounting 
estimates. It also requires the Company to exercise its judgment in the process of applying the Company’s 
accounting  policies.  The  areas  involving  a  higher  degree  of  judgment  or  complexity,  or  areas  where 
assumptions and estimates are significant to the consolidated financial statements are disclosed in Note 4.

The consolidated financial statements are prepared on a going concern basis and have been presented in 
U.S. dollars, which is also the Company’s functional currency.

(b)  Basis of Consolidation 

The wholly owned subsidiaries of the Company are consolidated to produce the financial results for the 
consolidated corporation. All intercompany transactions, balances, income and expenses on transactions 
between the subsidiaries are fully eliminated. Profits and losses resulting from intercompany transactions 
that were recognized are also fully eliminated. 

These consolidated financial statements include the following wholly owned material subsidiaries of the 
Company: Concordia Laboratories, Inc., Concordia Pharmaceuticals, Inc., ADVANZ PHARMA Investment 
Holdings (Jersey) Limited, ADVANZ PHARMA Financing (Jersey) Limited, ADVANZ PHARMA (Jersey) 
Limited,  Amdipharm  Holdings  S.à  R.L.,  Amdipharm  AG,  Amdipharm  BV,  Amdipharm  Limited, 
Amdipharm  Mercury  Holdco  UK  Ltd., Amdipharm  Mercury  UK  Ltd., ADVANZ  PHARMA  Holdings 
(Jersey) Limited, Amdipharm Mercury International Limited, ADVANZ PHARMA Investment Holdings 
(UK) Limited, Mercury Pharma Group Limited, Abcur AB, ADVANZ PHARMA Services (UK) Limited, 
Focus  Pharma  Holdings  Limited, Focus  Pharmaceuticals Limited, ADVANZ  PHARMA  Generics  (UK) 
Limited, Mercury Pharmaceuticals (Ireland) Limited, Mercury Pharma International Limited, and Mercury 
Pharmaceuticals Limited.

When necessary, adjustments are made to the financial statements of subsidiaries to bring their accounting 
policies in line with those followed by other members of the Group.

(c)  Comparative Financial Information 

Certain prior period balances have been re-classified to conform with the current period financial statement 
presentation.

(d)  Segment Reporting

Operating segments are reported in a manner consistent with the internal reporting provided to the chief 
operating decision maker.  

The chief operating decision maker (“CODM”), who is responsible for allocating resources and assessing 
performance of the operating segments, has been identified as the Chief Executive Officer of the Company. 

(e)  Business Combinations

Acquisitions  have  been  accounted  for  as  business  combinations  using  the  acquisition  method.  The 
consideration transferred in a business combination is measured at fair value at the date of acquisition. 
Acquisition-related  transaction  costs  are  recognized  in  income  (loss)  and  comprehensive  income  (loss) 
as incurred. At the acquisition date, the identifiable assets acquired and the liabilities assumed are initially 
recognized at their fair value.

Goodwill is measured as the excess of the sum of the consideration transferred and the fair value of the 
acquirer’s previously held equity interest in the acquiree (if any) over the net of the acquisition-date amounts 
of the identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed.

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ADVANZ PHARMA Corp. 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Stated in thousands of U.S. Dollars, except per share amounts and where otherwise stated)

When the consideration transferred by the Group in a business combination includes assets or liabilities 
resulting  from  a  contingent  consideration  arrangement,  the  contingent  consideration  is  measured  at  its 
acquisition-date fair value and included as part of the consideration transferred in a business combination. 
Changes in the fair value of the contingent consideration that qualify as measurement period adjustments 
are adjusted retrospectively, with corresponding adjustments against goodwill. Changes in fair value that 
are not considered measurement adjustments are recognized through the consolidated statements of income 
(loss). Measurement period adjustments are adjustments that arise from additional information obtained 
during the ‘measurement period’ (which cannot exceed one year from the acquisition date) about facts and 
circumstances that existed at the acquisition date.

Contingent  consideration  that  is  classified  as  a  financial  asset  or  a  financial  liability  is  remeasured  at 
subsequent  reporting  dates,  with  the  corresponding  gain  or  loss  being  recognized  in  the  consolidated 
statements of income (loss).

(f)  Foreign Currency Translation

The Company’s consolidated financial statements are presented in U.S. dollars, which is the Company’s 
functional currency. Each entity in the Group determines its own functional currency, and items included 
in the financial statements of each entity are measured using that functional currency. All of the Company’s 
significant subsidiaries report in U.S dollars ("USD") with the exception of subsidiaries within the ADVANZ 
PHARMA International segment which report primarily in Great British Pounds ("GBP" or "£") and certain 
others in Indian Rupees, European Euros ("EUR"), South African Rand, Hong Kong Dollars, Australian 
Dollars  and  Swedish  Krona.  Transactions  in  foreign  currencies  are  initially  recorded  at  the  functional 
currency  rate  of  exchange  prevailing  at  the  date  of  each  transaction.  Monetary  assets  and  liabilities 
denominated in foreign currencies are retranslated at the functional currency spot rate of exchange prevailing 
at the balance sheet dates. All differences are taken to the consolidated statements of income (loss). Non-
monetary items measured at historical cost in a foreign currency are translated using the exchange rates at 
the dates of the initial transactions. Non-monetary items measured at fair value in a foreign currency are 
translated using the exchange rates in effect at the date when the fair value was determined. 

The assets and liabilities of foreign operations are translated into USD at the rate of exchange prevailing at 
the balance sheet dates, and their consolidated statements of income (loss) are translated at exchange rates 
prevailing at the average exchange rate for the period. The exchange differences arising on the translation 
are taken directly to a separate component of equity (accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)). On 
disposal or dissolution of a foreign operation, the deferred cumulative amount recognized in equity relating 
to the particular foreign operation is recognized in the consolidated statements of income (loss). 

(g)  Cash and cash equivalents 

Cash and cash equivalents includes cash on hand, deposits held with financial institutions and other short-
term, highly liquid investments with maturities of three months or less that are readily convertible to cash 
and which are subject to an insignificant risk of changes in value.

Cash equivalents as at December 31, 2018 includes deposits held with major financial institutions of $14,771
(2017 - $73,712).

(h)  Inventory 

Inventories consist of raw materials, work-in-progress and finished goods. Inventory, other than inventory 
acquired through a business combination, is valued at the lower of cost based on weighted average cost and 
net realizable value. Net realizable value is the estimated selling prices less applicable selling expenses and 
costs to complete the sale. If the carrying value exceeds the net realizable value, a write-down is recognized. 

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ADVANZ PHARMA Corp. 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Stated in thousands of U.S. Dollars, except per share amounts and where otherwise stated)

A reserve is taken on inventory for quantities not expected to be consumed. This reserve offsets the inventory 
balance. Inventories acquired through business combinations are initially recognized at fair value.

(i)  Intangible assets

Intangible assets are measured at cost less accumulated amortization and accumulated impairment losses.  
The assets are amortized using the straight line method over their estimated useful life, or using a declining 
balance approach if such method is more appropriate based on the pattern in which the assets future economic 
benefits are expected to be consumed by the Group. The declining balance rate used by the Group for certain 
acquired  product  rights  ranges  between  10%  and  50%  annually.  Amortization  recorded  on  all  other 
intangibles applied on a straight line basis is as follows:

Acquired product rights and manufacturing processes
Intellectual property
Customer list
Supplier contracts
Distribution contracts
Software and other intangibles

 7-28 years
20 years
4 years
5 years
5 years
3-5 years

The estimated useful life is reviewed at the end of each reporting period with the effect of any changes in 
estimate being accounted for on a prospective basis. 

In-process research & development ("IPR&D") acquired in a business combination is capitalized as an 
indefinite-lived intangible asset and accordingly is  not amortized, but is tested for impairment on an annual 
basis or more frequently if there are indications that IPR&D may be impaired. When IPR&D is completed, 
the asset will be assigned a useful life and amortized, or when abandoned, written off as an impairment. 
Indefinite life intangible assets, including IPR&D, are measured at cost less accumulated impairment losses.

Costs incurred on development projects are recognized as intangible assets when technical feasibility has 
been met, the Group's resources and intention to develop are committed, expenditures can be measured 
reliably  and  there  is  an  expectation  of  future  economic  benefits.  Other  development  expenditures  are 
recognized  as  an  expense  as  incurred.  Development  costs  previously  recognized  as  an  expense  are  not 
recognized as an asset in a subsequent period.

Intellectual property acquired in a business combination is recognized separately as an intangible asset if it 
meets the definition of an intangible asset in accordance with IAS 38, "Intangible Assets", and its fair value 
can be measured reliably.

All  development  costs  with  a  finite  useful  life  that  have  been  capitalized  are  amortized  from  the 
commencement of the commercial production of the product on a straight-line basis over the period of its 
expected benefit.

(j)  Goodwill

Goodwill represents the excess fair value of consideration transferred over the fair value of the underlying 
net assets in a business combination and is measured at cost less accumulated impairment losses.  Goodwill 
is not amortized, but is tested for impairment on an annual basis or more frequently if there are indications 
that goodwill may be impaired. For the purposes of impairment testing, goodwill is allocated to each of the 
Group's cash generating units (“CGU”) or group of CGU's, that are expected to benefit from the synergies 
of the acquisitions. If the recoverable amount of the CGU or group of CGU's is less than the carrying amount, 
the impairment loss is allocated first to reduce the carrying amount of any goodwill and then to other assets 
of the CGU or group of CGU's.

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ADVANZ PHARMA Corp. 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Stated in thousands of U.S. Dollars, except per share amounts and where otherwise stated)

(k)  Impairment of Non-Financial Assets

The Group reviews assets such as property and equipment and intangible assets with finite useful lives for 
impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be 
recoverable. 

Intangible assets with indefinite lives are tested for impairment annually or more frequently if events or 
changes in circumstances indicate that they may be impaired. 

For the purpose of measuring recoverable amounts, assets are grouped at the lowest levels for which there 
are separately identifiable cash flows. Recoverable amount is the higher of an asset’s fair value less the cost 
of disposal and value in use, (being the present value of the expected future cash flows of the relevant asset 
or CGU), as determined by the Group. 

Any impairment losses are recognized immediately in the consolidated statements of income (loss). Non-
financial  assets  other  than  goodwill  that  suffered  impairment  are  reviewed  for  possible  reversal  of  the 
impairment at each reporting date.

(l)  Provisions

Provisions are recognized when present (legal or constructive) obligations as a result of a past event will 
lead to a probable outflow of economic resources and amounts can be estimated reliably. Provisions are 
measured at the Group's best estimate of the expenditure required to settle the present obligation, based on 
the most reliable evidence available at the reporting date, including the risks and uncertainties associated 
with the present obligation. Provisions are more prevalent within the ADVANZ PHARMA North America 
segment when compared to the ADVANZ PHARMA International segment. The provision level is also 
subject to factors such as product mix and customer mix which may result in higher levels of gross to net 
adjustment.  Refer  to  Note  4,  which  provides  further  detail  regarding  the  estimates  involved  in  making 
provisions.

The Group performs evaluations to identify onerous contracts and, where applicable, records provisions for 
such contracts. All provisions are reviewed at each reporting date and adjusted to reflect the current best 
estimate. In those cases where the possible outflow of economic resources as a result of present obligations 
is considered remote, no liability has been recognized.

(m)  Net Investment Hedge

The Company had designated its GBP denominated term loan (refer to Note 14) as a net investment hedge 
with respect to its investment in the ADVANZ PHARMA International segment as this loan was entered 
into at the time of the acquisition of the ADVANZ PHARMA International segment and formed part of the 
consideration transferred. This term loan was carried at amortized cost, however foreign currency translation 
adjustments of the financial liability were recorded in other comprehensive income (loss) at each reporting 
period on a net of tax basis, along with the associated cumulative translation adjustment associated with the 
hedged investment. There were no amounts recorded in the consolidated statements of income (loss) with 
respect to ineffective portions of the hedge or subsequent changes from the initial designation of the net 
investment hedge.

(n)  Income Taxes

Income taxes are comprised of current and deferred taxes. These taxes are accounted for using the liability 
method. 

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ADVANZ PHARMA Corp. 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Stated in thousands of U.S. Dollars, except per share amounts and where otherwise stated)

Current tax is recognized in connection with income for tax purposes, unrealized tax benefits, excluding 
interest in respect thereof, and the recovery of tax paid in a prior period. The determination of income for 
tax purposes requires interpretation of the relevant rules and judgment, therefore an unrealized tax benefit 
may arise in connection with taxation years that have not yet been reviewed by the relevant tax authority. 
If appropriate, an unrealized tax benefit will be realized in the reporting period in which the Group determines 
that realization is not in doubt. Current tax is measured at the tax rate applicable to the taxation period during 
which the income for tax purposes arose.

Deferred tax is recognized on the difference between the carrying amount of an asset or a liability, as reflected 
in  the  financial  statements,  and  the  corresponding  tax  base,  used  in  the  computation  of  income  for  tax 
purposes  (“temporary  difference”). A  deferred  tax  liability  is  generally  recognized  for  any  temporary 
difference in respect of an asset where the carrying amount exceeds the tax base and in respect of a liability 
where  the  tax  base  exceeds  the  carrying  amount. A  deferred  tax  asset  is  generally  recognized  for  any 
temporary difference in respect of an asset where the tax base exceeds the carrying amount, in respect of a 
liability where the carrying amount exceeds the tax base and to the extent that it is probable that income for 
tax purposes will be available from which the temporary difference can be deducted. Deferred tax is not 
recognized if a temporary difference arises in connection with goodwill or the initial recognition (other than 
in a business combination) of an asset or liability in a transaction that affects neither income for tax purposes 
nor income for accounting purposes.

The carrying amount of a deferred tax asset is reviewed at the end of each reporting period and reduced to 
the extent that it is no longer probable that sufficient income for tax purposes will be available from which 
the temporary difference can be deducted. Deferred taxes are measured at the tax rates that are expected to 
apply in the period in which the liability is settled or the asset realized, based on tax rates (and tax laws) 
that are enacted or substantively enacted during the reporting period and reflects the tax consequences that 
would follow from the manner in which the Group expects, at the end of the reporting period, to realize the 
asset or settle the liability that gave rise to the temporary difference.

Income taxes are recognized in the consolidated statements of income (loss), except when they relate to an 
item that is recognized in other comprehensive income (loss) or directly in equity, in which case, the taxes 
are also recognized in other comprehensive income (loss) or directly in equity, respectively. Where income 
taxes arise from the initial accounting for a business combination, these are included in the accounting for 
the business combination. 

(o)  Financial Instruments

IFRS  9  introduced  new  classification  and  measurement  models  for  financial  assets.  The  investment 
classifications held-to-maturity and available-for-sale are no longer used and financial assets at fair value 
through other comprehensive income ("FVTOCI") were introduced. Financial assets held with an objective 
to hold assets in order to collect contractual cash flows which arise on specified dates that are solely principal 
and interest are measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method. Debt investments held with 
an objective to hold both assets in order to collect contractual cash flows which arise on specified dates that 
are solely principal and interest as well as selling the asset on the basis of fair value are measured at FVTOCI. 
All other financial assets are classified and measured at fair value through profit or loss ("FVTPL"). Financial 
liabilities are classified as either FVTPL or other financial liabilities, and the portion of the change in fair 
value that relates to the Company's credit risk is presented in other comprehensive income (loss). Instruments 
classified as FVTPL are measured at fair value with unrealized gains and losses recognized in net income 
(loss). Other financial liabilities are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest 
method.  

Accounts receivables are initially recognized at their invoiced amounts. Provisions for doubtful accounts 
receivables,  recorded  as  allowance  for  doubtful  accounts,  are  established  using  an  expected  credit  loss  
("ECL") model. Impairment is measured using a 12-month expected credit loss method to recognize an 

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ADVANZ PHARMA Corp. 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Stated in thousands of U.S. Dollars, except per share amounts and where otherwise stated)

allowance. The Group applies the simplified approach to providing for expected credit losses prescribed by 
IFRS 9, which permits the use of the lifetime expected loss provision for all accounts receivables.

Transaction costs that are directly attributable to the acquisition or issuance of financial assets and financial 
liabilities, other than financial assets and financial liabilities classified as FVTPL, are added to or deducted 
from the fair value on initial recognition. Transaction costs directly attributable to the acquisition of financial 
assets or financial liabilities classified as FVTPL are recognized immediately in consolidated net income 
(loss).

Financial assets and financial liabilities are recognized on the consolidated balance sheet when the Group 
becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the financial instrument.  Financial assets are derecognized 
when the Group transfers substantially all risks and rewards of ownership or the contractual rights to the 
cash flows expire. Financial liabilities are derecognized when the obligation is discharged, cancelled or 
expired.

The following table illustrates the classification and measurement of the Group's financial instruments:

IFRS 9

Financial Instruments

Cash and cash equivalents

Restricted cash

Accounts receivable

Trade payables, accrued
liabilities and interest payable

Provisions

Long-term debt

IAS 39

Financial Instruments

Cash and cash equivalents

Accounts receivable
Trade payables, accrued
liabilities and interest payable

Provisions

Cross currency swap liability

Long-term debt

Purchase consideration payable

Financial
assets at
amortized cost

Liabilities at
amortized
cost

FVTPL

As at Dec 31,
2018

224,438

3,265

115,092

—

—

—

342,795

Loans and
receivables at
amortized cost

327,030

146,028

—

—

—

—

—

473,058

—

—

—

(105,640)
(25,877)
(1,349,163)
(1,480,680)

Other
financial
liabilities at
amortized
cost

—

—

(201,913)
(34,096)
(114,431)
(3,688,418)
—
(4,038,858)

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

224,438

3,265

115,092

(105,640)
(25,877)
(1,349,163)
(1,137,885)

FVTPL

As at Dec 31,
2017

—

—

—

—

—

—
(8,384)
(8,384)

327,030

146,028

(201,913)
(34,096)
(114,431)
(3,688,418)
(8,384)
(3,574,184)

Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly 
transaction between market participants at the measurement date. The fair value measurement is based on 
the presumption that the transaction to sell the asset or transfer the liability takes place either: 

• 
• 

in the principal market for the asset or liability, or 
in the absence of a principal market, in the most advantageous market for the asset or liability. 

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ADVANZ PHARMA Corp. 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Stated in thousands of U.S. Dollars, except per share amounts and where otherwise stated)

The principal or the most advantageous market must be accessible by the Group. 

The fair value of an asset or a liability is measured using the assumptions that market participants would 
use when pricing the asset or liability, assuming that market participants act in their economic best interest. 

The Group uses valuation techniques that are appropriate in the circumstances and for which sufficient data 
are available to measure fair value, maximizing the use of relevant observable inputs and minimizing the 
use of unobservable inputs.

All assets and liabilities for which fair value is measured or disclosed in the consolidated financial statements 
are categorized within the fair value hierarchy, described, as follows, based on the lowest-level input that 
is significant to the fair value measurement as a whole:

Level 1: Valuations based on quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities;

Level 2: Valuations based on directly or indirectly observable inputs in active markets for similar assets or 
liabilities, other than Level 1 prices, such as quoted interest or currency exchange rates; and

Level 3: Valuations based on significant inputs that are not derived from observable market data, such as 
discounted cash flow methodologies based on internal cash flow forecasts.

(p)  Share-based Compensation

In connection with the Recapitalization Transaction, the Group adopted the MIP as described in Notes 2 
and  17. The  MIP  involves  participants  acquiring  shares  in  a  subsidiary  of  the  Company  which  will  be 
exchangeable for limited voting shares of the Company in certain circumstances. The MIP is subject to 
certain market based exchange conditions and has been valued using a Monte Carlo valuation model. The 
fair value of the MIP shares are recognized as a compensation expense over time and the related credit is 
recorded  as  a  reserve  for  share-based  compensation  within  contributed  surplus.  The  share-based 
compensation expense is adjusted for subsequent changes in the Group's estimate of timing of when the 
exchange may occur. The effect of these are recognized in the period of change.

Prior to the Recapitalization Transaction, the Company had a stock option plan that allowed for the issuance 
of stock options to employees, directors, officers, and others as determined by the Company’s board of 
directors. Under IFRS, each option installment was treated as a separate option grant with graded-vesting 
features, forfeitures were estimated at the time of grant and revised if actual forfeitures were likely to differ 
from previous estimates, and options granted to parties other than employees were measured at their fair 
value on the date goods or services were received. Over the vesting period of the option grants, the fair 
value was recognized as compensation expense and a related credit was recorded as reserve for share-based 
compensation. The reserve for share-based compensation was reduced as options were exercised through 
a credit to share capital. The consideration paid by option holders was credited to share capital when the 
options were exercised. 

Prior to the Recapitalization Transaction, the Company had a long term incentive plan. For each Restricted 
Share Unit (“RSU”), Deferred Share Unit (“DSU”) or Performance Based RSU (“Performance Based 
RSU”) granted under the long-term incentive plan, the Company recognized an expense equal to the market 
value of an ADVANZ PHARMA common share at the date of grant based on the number of RSUs, DSUs 
and Performance Based RSUs expected to vest, recognized over the term of  the vesting period, with  a 
corresponding  credit  to  reserve  for  share  based  compensation  anticipated  to  be  equity  settled  or  a 
corresponding  credit  to  a  liability  for  those  anticipated  to  be  cash  settled. Additional  RSUs,  DSUs  or 
Performance  Based  RSUs  were  issued  to  reflect  dividends  declared  on  the  common  shares.  Certain 
Performance Based RSUs were subject to market based vesting conditions and had been valued using a 
Monte Carlo valuation model. Compensation expense was adjusted for subsequent changes in management’s 
estimate of the number of RSUs, DSUs or Performance Based RSUs that were expected to vest and, for 

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ADVANZ PHARMA Corp. 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Stated in thousands of U.S. Dollars, except per share amounts and where otherwise stated)

RSUs, DSUs or Performance Based RSUs anticipated to be cash settled, changes in the market value of 
ADVANZ  PHARMA  common  shares. The  effect  of  these  changes  was  recognized  in  the  period  of  the 
change. Vested RSUs, DSUs and Performance Based RSUs were settled either in ADVANZ PHARMA 
common shares or in cash or a combination thereof at the discretion of the Company.

(q)  Earnings (Loss) Per Share

Basic earnings (loss) per share is calculated by dividing the net income by the weighted average number of 
shares outstanding during the year.  Diluted earnings (loss) per share is calculated by dividing the applicable 
net earnings by the sum of the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the year and all 
additional shares that would have been outstanding if potentially dilutive shares had been issued during the 
year.

(r)  Recent Accounting Pronouncements 

(i)  Recent accounting pronouncements adopted

Revenue Recognition

IFRS  15,  "Revenue  from  Contracts  with  Customers"  ("IFRS  15"),  provides  a  comprehensive  five-step 
revenue recognition model for all contracts with customers. IFRS 15 replaced IAS 18, "Revenue" ("IAS 
18") which covered contracts for goods and services and IAS 11 which covered construction contracts. The 
IFRS 15 revenue recognition model requires the Group to exercise significant judgment and make estimates 
that affect revenue recognition. The new standard is based on the principle that revenue is recognized when 
control of a good or service transfers to a customer. The standard was effective January 1, 2018 and has 
been  adopted  by  the  Group  using  the  modified  retrospective  approach,  with  no  restatement  of  the 
comparatives.

The Group has assessed the effects of applying the new standard on the Company's financial statements and 
has identified the following areas that were affected:

•  Accounting  for  variable  consideration  -  Under  IFRS  15  the  Group  recognizes  revenue  as 
performance obligations are satisfied to the extent there will not be a significant reversal in the 
future when the uncertainty surrounding any components of variable consideration is subsequently 
resolved. IFRS 15 did not have a significant impact on revenue recognition associated with the 
chargebacks, returns, rebates, prompt pay and other price adjustments components of contracts 
with the Group's customers. The Group recognizes variable consideration at the inception of the 
revenue recognition process, which is consistent with the Group's previously applied accounting 
policy, and therefore no impact was noted.

•  Accounting for sales to distributors - Under IFRS 15 the Group recognizes revenue upon the 
transfer of control to the customer, which requires the Group to apply judgment based on the 
indicators provided in the standard. Under certain of the Group's arrangements associated with 
sales to distributors, revenue is not recognized until control of the product is transferred to the 
end customer, either because inventory is on consignment with the distributor, or because the 
transaction price is not final until the control of the product is transferred to the end customer. 
The Group has determined that the timing of revenue recognition for sales to distributors is not 
impacted on adoption of IFRS 15.

Revenue is recorded as net revenue and is recognized in the consolidated statement of income (loss) when 
a contractual promise to a customer (performance obligation) has been fulfilled by transferring control over 
the promised goods to the customer, generally at the point in time of shipment to or receipt of the products 
by the customer. The amount of revenue to be recognized is based on the consideration the Group expects 
to  receive  in  exchange  for  its  goods.  If  a  contract  contains  more  than  one  performance  obligation,  the 
consideration is allocated based on the standalone selling price of each performance obligation.

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ADVANZ PHARMA Corp. 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Stated in thousands of U.S. Dollars, except per share amounts and where otherwise stated)

The  consideration  the  Group  receives  in  exchange  for  its  goods  may  be  fixed  or  variable.  Variable 
consideration is only recognized to the extent it is highly probable that a significant reversal will not occur 
when the uncertainty surrounding any components of variable consideration is subsequently resolved. The 
most  common  and  significant  elements  of  variable  consideration  include  chargebacks,  returns,  rebates, 
prompt pay and other price adjustments. Refer to Note 4 for further details relating to these elements of 
variable consideration.

Revenue  represents  the  amounts  receivable  after  providing  for  the  elements  of  variable  consideration, 
including the deduction of discounts, allowances given, provisions for chargebacks, other price adjustments 
and accruals for estimated future rebates and returns. Provisions for revenue deductions are adjusted to 
actual amounts as discounts, allowances, chargebacks, price adjustments, rebates and returns are processed. 
The provision represents estimates of the related obligations, requiring the use of judgment when estimating 
the effect of these sales deductions.

The Group operates in a number of different geographical segments, with different markets. Further detail 
by segment related to revenue recognition is described below:

ADVANZ PHARMA North America segment

Revenue within the ADVANZ PHARMA North America segment is primarily derived from two customer 
groups, those being wholesalers and authorized generic partners ("AG Partners"). Revenue is recognized 
at the time of sale to the wholesaler and AG Partners as this is the point of transferring control over the 
promised goods to the customer, based on the following; 1) the wholesalers and AG Partners are responsible 
for setting their sales price to the final customer and collecting on their receivables; 2) the Group can reliably 
measure  the amount  of  revenue  to  be recognized  (this  includes  the  impact of  gross  to  net adjustments, 
including expected returns, wholesaler and retail inventory levels, prescription data, current market trends, 
competitor  activity  and  historical  experience);  3)  the  wholesalers  and AG  Partners  are  responsible  for 
managing their customers; and 4) costs associated with the sale have been incurred at the time the product 
is sold to the wholesaler and the AG Partner. Revenue related to Photofrin® is concentrated primarily within 
the United States ("U.S.") and is sold through distributors. The point of revenue recognition is at the time 
the distributors receive the product. Revenue is recognized at this time as the distributor has obtained control 
over the promised goods since they have no right of return, except for expired product (at which point they 
are entitled only to a replacement product), and full risk of ownership of the product has been transferred.

The Group also earns revenue from licensing and profit-sharing arrangements. Under these arrangements 
revenue is recognized as earned in accordance with the substance of the relevant agreement. Arrangements 
determined over time are recognized on a straight-line basis over the period of the agreement. Arrangements 
that are based on production, sales and other measures are recognized at a point in time once the performance 
obligations are satisfied by reference to the underlying arrangement.

Royalty income is recognized over a period of time as the performance obligations are satisfied in accordance 
with royalty agreements.

ADVANZ PHARMA International segment

The ADVANZ  PHARMA  International  segment  is  similar  to  the ADVANZ  PHARMA  North America 
segment, as revenue is recognized at the time of sale to the wholesalers, hospitals and pharmacies, as this 
is  the  point  of  transferring  control  over  the  promised  goods  to  the  customer. The ADVANZ  PHARMA 
International segment is not subject to significant levels of gross to net adjustments. Revenue is recognized 
on either shipment or receipt by the customer depending on the contractual terms of the sales agreement.

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ADVANZ PHARMA Corp. 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Stated in thousands of U.S. Dollars, except per share amounts and where otherwise stated)

Financial Instruments

The final version of IFRS 9, "Financial Instruments" ("IFRS 9"), was issued by the IASB in July 2014 and 
replaced IAS 39, "Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement". IFRS 9 introduces a model for 
classification  and  measurement,  a  single,  forward-looking  “expected  loss”  impairment  model  and  a 
substantially  reformed  approach  to  hedge  accounting.  The  new  single,  principle-based  approach  for 
determining the classification of financial assets is driven by cash flow characteristics and the business 
model in which an asset is held. The new model also results in a single impairment model being applied to 
all financial instruments, which will require more timely recognition of expected credit losses. It also includes 
changes in respect of own credit risk in measuring liabilities elected to be measured at fair value, so that 
gains caused by the deterioration of an entity's own credit risk on such liabilities are no longer recognized 
in profit or loss. IFRS 9 was effective as at January 1, 2018.

The Group has reviewed the classification and measurement of its financial assets and financial liabilities 
with respect to new guidance under IFRS 9, and determined that the new standard does not quantitatively 
change the measurement of its financial assets. Additionally, the Group has determined that there is no 
impact on the accounting for its financial liabilities, as the new requirements only affects the accounting 
for financial liabilities that are designated at fair value through profit or loss and which are subject to fair 
value changes as a result of the entity's own credit risk. 

The new impairment model for financial assets requires the recognition of impairment provisions based on 
expected credit losses rather than only incurred credit losses as is the case under IAS 39. It applies to financial 
assets classified at amortised cost, debt instruments measured at fair value through other comprehensive 
income, contract assets under IFRS 15, lease receivables, loan commitments and certain financial guarantee 
contracts. The Group has determined that there is not a significant change in the loss allowance for accounts 
receivable as a result of adopting IFRS 9.

The Group adopted IFRS 9 on the effective date of January 1, 2018. The standard has been implemented 
following  the  specific  transitional  requirements  listed  in  the  standard  related  to  classification  and 
measurement, impairments and hedge accounting. This results in prospective application.

Financial Instruments Disclosures

IFRS  7,  "Financial  Instruments:  Disclosures"  ("IFRS  7"),  has  been  amended  by  the  IASB  to  require 
additional disclosures on transition from IAS 39 to IFRS 9. The amendment to IFRS 7 was effective for 
periods beginning on or after January 1, 2018. The Company has reflected the additional disclosures in the 
consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2018.

(ii)  Recent accounting pronouncements not yet adopted

The following pronouncements that may be significant to the Group were issued by the IASB or the IFRS 
Interpretations Committee. Those pronouncements that are not applicable or do not have a significant impact 
to the Group have been excluded from the summary below.

The following pronouncements have not yet been adopted by the Group and are being evaluated to determine 
the resultant impact, as summarized below:

Leases

IFRS 16, "Leases" ("IFRS 16"), sets out the principles for the recognition, measurement and disclosure of 
leases. IFRS 16 provides revised guidance on identifying a lease and for separating lease and non-lease 
components of a contract. IFRS 16 introduces a single accounting model for all lessees, thereby removing 
the distinction between operating and finance leases. IFRS 16 requires a lessee to recognize an asset (right-
to-use the leased item) and a financial liability to pay rentals on the consolidated balance sheets with terms 

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ADVANZ PHARMA Corp. 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Stated in thousands of U.S. Dollars, except per share amounts and where otherwise stated)

of more than 12-months, unless the underlying asset is of low value. Under IFRS 16, lessor accounting for 
operating  and  finance  leases  will  remain  substantially  unchanged.  The  standard  permits  either  a  full 
retrospective or a modified retrospective approach for the adoption. IFRS 16 is effective for annual periods 
beginning on or after January 1, 2019, with earlier application permitted for entities that apply IFRS 15. 

The Group has assessed the effects of applying the new standard on the Company's financial statements and 
has identified the following items to highlight with respect to the Group's implementation of the new standard:

•  The Group does not expect the standard to have a significant impact on the consolidated financial 
statements due to the limited quantity and magnitude of leases entered into by the Group, which 
are primarily leases of premises. However, the Group expects there to be an impact to assets, 
liabilities and opening retained earnings on the consolidated balance sheets upon adoption of the 
new standard, since the majority of the Group's leases are currently accounted for as operating 
leases and thus not recorded on the consolidated balance sheets.

•  The Group will apply IFRS 16 to all arrangements containing a lease, with the exception of those 
leases that are low-value or short-term (contain a lease term of less than one year), since the 
exemptions provided within IFRS 16 for leases of this nature will be applied by the Group.
•  The  Group  will  be  required  to  make  key  judgments  and  estimates  when  applying  IFRS  16, 
including, but not limited to, determining the lease term and calculating the discount rate to be 
applied for each lease.

The Group will be adopting this standard from its mandatory date of January 1, 2019. The Group intends 
to use the modified retrospective approach, thus comparative information will not be restated.

Uncertainty over Income Tax Treatments

On June 7, 2017, the IASB issued IFRIC 23, Uncertainty over Income Tax Treatments ("IFRIC 23"). IFRIC 
23 clarifies the application of recognition and measurement requirements in IAS 12, Income Taxes, when 
there is uncertainty over income tax treatments. The IFRIC 23 interpretation specifically addresses whether 
an  entity  considers  uncertain  tax  treatments  separately;  the  assumptions  an  entity  makes  about  the 
examination of tax treatments by taxation authorities; how an entity determines taxable profit (tax loss), tax 
bases, unused tax losses, unused tax credits and tax rates; and how an entity considers changes in facts and 
circumstances. IFRIC 23 is effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2019, with earlier 
application  permitted.  The  Group  is  currently  evaluating  the  impact  of  adopting  this  standard  on  the 
consolidated financial statements.

4. Critical Accounting Estimates and Judgments and Key Sources of Estimation Uncertainty

The preparation of the consolidated financial statements requires the Group to make a number of judgments, 
estimates and assumptions regarding recognition and measurement of assets, liabilities, income and expenses. 
Actual results may differ from these estimates.

Information  about  the  judgments,  estimates  and  assumptions  that  have  the  most  significant  effect  on  the 
recognition and measurement of assets, liabilities, income and expenses are discussed below.

Revenue Recognition

i.  Chargebacks

The provision for chargebacks is a significant and complex estimate used in the recognition of revenue and 
represents variable consideration under IFRS 15. In the United States, the Group sells its products directly 
to wholesale distributors. The wholesale distributors sell directly to independent pharmacies, managed care 
organizations, hospitals and group purchasing organizations ("indirect customers"). The difference between 
what price the Group sells to the wholesaler and what price the wholesaler sells to the indirect customer is 

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ADVANZ PHARMA Corp. 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Stated in thousands of U.S. Dollars, except per share amounts and where otherwise stated)

called a chargeback. The provision for chargebacks is based on the historical sales mix of the wholesalers 
for  their  government  and  retail  customers. As  sales  are  made  to  large  wholesale  customers,  the  Group 
continually monitors the provision for chargebacks and makes adjustments when it believes that actual 
chargebacks may differ from estimated provisions.  

ii.  Returns

The  provision  for  returns  is  a  significant  and  complex  estimate  used  in  the  recognition  of  revenue  and 
represents variable consideration under IFRS 15. The Group has a returns policy that allows wholesalers to 
return the product within a specified period prior to and subsequent to the expiration date. Provisions for 
returns are recognized in the period in which the underlying revenue is recognized, as a reduction of the 
transaction price at the inception of the contract. The Group estimates provisions for returns based upon 
historical  experience,  representing  the  Group's  best  estimate.  While  such  experience  has  allowed  for 
reasonable estimations in the past, history may not always be an accurate indicator of future returns. The 
Group continually monitors provisions for returns and makes adjustments when it believes that actual product 
returns may differ from established reserves. 

iii.  Rebates

The provision for rebates is a significant and complex estimate used in the recognition of revenue and 
represents variable consideration under IFRS 15. Rebates are granted to healthcare authorities and under 
contractual arrangements with certain customers. Products sold in the United States are covered by various 
programs (such as Medicaid and Medicare) under which products are sold at a discount. The Group estimates 
its  provisions  for  rebates  based  on  current  contractual  terms  and  conditions  as  well  as  the  historical 
experience, changes to business practices and credit terms. While such experience has allowed for reasonable 
estimations in the past, history may not always be an accurate indicator of future rebate liabilities. The Group 
continually monitors the provision for rebates and makes adjustments when it believes that actual rebates 
may differ from established provisions. All rebates are recognized in the period in which the underlying 
sales are recognized as a reduction of sales revenue. 

iv.  Other transaction price adjustments

The provision for other transaction price adjustments is a significant and complex estimate used in the 
application  of  IFRS  15.  Other  price  adjustments  are  credits  issued  by  the  wholesaler  to  reflect  various 
decreases  in  the  selling  price. The  price  that  the  Group  sells  to  the  wholesaler  is  called  the Wholesale 
Acquisition Cost (or “WAC”). Decreases to WAC are discretionary decisions made by the wholesalers to 
reflect competitive market conditions. Amounts recorded for other transaction price adjustments are initially 
estimated at the inception of the contract with the wholesaler, based upon an estimated decline in market 
prices.  The  Group  regularly  monitors  these  and  other  factors  and  re-evaluates  the  adjustment  to  the 
transaction price as additional information becomes available. 

v.  Prompt pay

The provision for prompt pay is an estimate used in the recognition of revenue and represents variable 
consideration under IFRS 15. Prompt pay are discounts offered to customers for making early payments on 
their invoices within a defined period of time, prior to the payment due date under the Group's normal 
payment  terms.  The  Group  estimates  provisions  for  prompt  pay  based  upon  historical  experience, 
representing  the  Group's  best  estimate. The  Group  continually monitors  provisions  for  prompt  pay  and 
makes adjustments when it believes that actual prompt pay discounts may differ from established reserves.

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ADVANZ PHARMA Corp. 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Stated in thousands of U.S. Dollars, except per share amounts and where otherwise stated)

Share-based payments and compensation

The compensation expense related to share-based payments under the MIP is determined using the Monte Carlo 
option pricing model. The assumptions used in the model are (i) weighted average probability of expected time 
to maturity, (ii) share volatility (iii) risk free rates and (iv) the assumption that the Company will not pay dividends.

Impairment of non-financial assets

The Group reviews amortized non-financial assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances 
indicate that the carrying amount of the assets may be impaired. It also reviews annually non-financial assets 
with indefinite life for impairment. If the recoverable amount of the respective non-financial asset is less than 
its carrying amount, it is considered to be impaired. In the process of measuring the recoverable amount, the 
Group makes assumptions about future events and circumstances. The actual results may vary and may cause 
significant adjustments. 

Amortization of intangible and other assets

The amortization expense related to intangible and other assets is determined using estimates relating to the 
useful life of the related assets. 

Change in estimate

During the first quarter of 2018, the Group assessed the use of the straight line amortization method for certain 
intangible  assets  within  the  ADVANZ  PHARMA  International  and  ADVANZ  PHARMA  North  America 
segments and determined that, based on recent developments and historical patterns of commercial benefit, 
certain assets should be amortized based on a declining balance model to align with corresponding expected 
future cash flows.  Specifically, the Group determined that this method of amortization better reflects the pattern 
in  which  acquired  product  rights  and  manufacturing  processes  future  economic  benefits  are  expected  to  be 
realized by the Group. Products rights and manufacturing process assets are now predominantly amortized using 
the declining balance model. 

This change in estimate resulted in an increase in amortization expense of approximately $69 million for the 
year ended December 31, 2018. 

Income taxes

The Group is subject to income taxes in numerous jurisdictions. The integrated nature of the Group's global 
operations gives rise to many transactions in the ordinary course of business in respect of which the determination 
of income for tax purposes may be uncertain. The Group uses judgment to determine its income for tax purposes 
which may impact the recognized amount of assets or liabilities, the disclosure of contingent liabilities or the 
reported amount of revenue or expense during the reporting period. The Group evaluates these judgments based 
upon  historical  experience,  current  and  expected  future  outcomes,  third-party  evaluations  and  various  other 
assumptions believed to be reasonable in the circumstances. 

The evaluation by the Group may result in an unrealized tax benefit in connection with taxation years that have 
not yet been reviewed by the relevant tax authority. The Group believes that the amount of unrealized tax benefits 
appropriately reflects the uncertainty of items that are or may in the future be under discussion, audit, dispute 
or appeal with a tax authority or which may otherwise result in uncertainty in the determination of income for 
tax purposes. The unrealized tax benefit is determined based on the Group's estimate of the potential outcomes 
and is reviewed during each reporting period. If appropriate, an unrealized tax benefit will be realized in the 
reporting period in which the Group determines that realization is not in doubt. Where the finally determined 
outcome is different from the Group's estimate, such difference will impact the Group's income taxes in the 
reporting period during which such determination is made. 

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ADVANZ PHARMA Corp. 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Stated in thousands of U.S. Dollars, except per share amounts and where otherwise stated)

A deferred tax asset is generally recognized for any temporary difference in respect of an asset where the tax 
base exceeds the carrying amount and to the extent that it is probable that income for tax purposes will be 
available from which the temporary difference can be deducted and in respect of a liability where the carrying 
amount exceeds the tax base. The amount of the deferred tax asset recognized could be reduced if income or 
temporary differences from which the asset can be deducted do not materialize, which might occur due to various 
factors, including adverse business conditions. The carrying amount of a deferred tax asset is reviewed at the 
end of each reporting period and reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that sufficient income for tax 
purposes will be available from which the temporary difference can be deducted. The magnitude of any reduction 
of the amount of any temporary difference recognized is significantly influenced by the Group's forecast of 
income for tax purposes. 

5. Restricted Cash

As at

Cash secured letters of credit and bonds
Total

6. Accounts Receivable

As at

Accounts receivable

Loss allowance
Total

Dec 31, 2018 Dec 31, 2017

3,265

3,265

—

—

Dec 31, 2018 Dec 31, 2017

117,281
(2,189)
115,092

148,805
(2,777)
146,028

Bad debt write-offs of $1,207 were recorded during the year ended December 31, 2018 (2017 - $2,202).

An aging of accounts receivable balances past due but not impaired is as follows:

As at

Amounts past due (net of loss allowance)

Past due 1 - 30 days

Past due 31 - 60 days

Past due 61 - 120 days

Past due more than 120 days
Total

Dec 31, 2018 Dec 31, 2017

8,046

2,997

986

2,642

6,280

2,642

3,070

3,344

14,671

15,336

Amounts past due represent accounts receivable past due based on the customer's contractual terms. The net 
amounts past due of approximately $15 million, which is equivalent to 13% of the net accounts receivable balance 
as at December 31, 2018, has been assessed for recoverability by the Group. The Group applies the simplified 
approach to providing for expected credit losses prescribed by IFRS 9, which permits the use of the lifetime 
expected loss provision for all trade receivables.

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ADVANZ PHARMA Corp. 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Stated in thousands of U.S. Dollars, except per share amounts and where otherwise stated)

7. Inventory

As at

Finished goods

Raw materials

Work in process

Obsolescence reserve
Total

Dec 31, 2018 Dec 31, 2017

63,264

19,334

13,911
(22,579)
73,930

65,852

23,842

9,511
(22,489)
76,716

Inventory  costs  charged  to  cost  of  sales  during  the  year  ended  December 31,  2018  were  $136,946  (2017  -  
$151,125), which includes $nil (2017 - $311) of non-cash fair value adjustments related to inventories acquired 
through business acquisitions. The Group increased its reserve for obsolete inventory by $90 during the year 
ended December 31, 2018.

8. Intangible Assets

Acquired
Product Rights
and
Manufacturing
Processes

Intellectual
Property

Distribution
Contracts

Supplier
Contracts

IPR&D

All Other
Intangibles

Total

Balances,
January 1, 2017

Additions

Dispositions

Transfer from
IPR&D

Amortization

Impact of foreign
exchange

Impairments

Balances,
December 31,
2017

Additions

Transfer from
IPR&D

Amortization

Impact of foreign
exchange

Impairments

Balances,
December 31,
2018

2,084,594

27,825

20,684

85,187

59,600

1,830

2,279,720

—

(748)

2,422

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

(194,703)

(1,640)

(5,718)

(23,405)

888

(37)

(2,422)

—

204

(40)

—

1,092

(825)

—

(959)

(226,425)

115,760

(625,694)

—

—

1,717

—

7,023

10,833

270

135,603

—

(59,593)

— (685,287)

1,381,631

26,185

16,683

68,805

9,269

1,305

1,503,878

39

24

—

—

—

—

—

—

(217,818)

(1,640)

(5,926)

(24,253)

3,024

(24)

—

67

—

3,130

—

(745)

(250,382)

(48,236)

(52,650)

—

—

(647)

—

(2,650)

—

(772)

(4,910)

(69)

—

(52,374)

(57,560)

1,062,990

24,545

10,110

41,902

6,587

558

1,146,692

During the first quarter of 2018, the Group assessed the use of the straight line amortization method for certain 
intangible assets and determined that, based on recent developments and historical patterns of economic benefit, 
certain assets should be amortized based on a declining balance model to align with corresponding expected 
future cash flows. Refer to Note 4 for a description of the change in estimate relating to the amortization of 
certain intangible assets.

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ADVANZ PHARMA Corp. 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Stated in thousands of U.S. Dollars, except per share amounts and where otherwise stated)

Impairment of intangible assets

In accordance with the Group's accounting policy, IPR&D is tested for impairment annually, and also when there 
is an indicator of impairment. The remaining intangible assets are tested for impairment when events or changes 
in business circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable.

Summary of impairments

For the year ended December 31, 2018 the Group recorded total impairment losses of $52,650 (2017 - $625,694) 
with respect to acquired product rights and manufacturing processes and $4,910 with respect to IPR&D (2017
- $59,593). Details of significant impairments are described below.

There have been no reversals of impairment losses or any previous impairments recorded with respect to acquired 
product rights and manufacturing processes intangible assets.

Impairments

ADVANZ PHARMA North America 

Second quarter of 2018

During the second quarter of 2018, the Group became aware of additional competition on Donnatal® within the 
ADVANZ PHARMA North America segment. The Group determined that the additional competition did not 
result in an impairment based on estimated future product cash flows, including price and volume assumptions. 
Refer to Note 18 of these consolidated financial statements for further details and information on the related 
litigation.

Fourth quarter of 2017

In the fourth quarter of 2017, the Group determined that certain triggering events had occurred with respect to 
Nilandron®, requiring the Group to perform a test for impairment. The triggering events included the impact of 
market conditions associated with the brand and the generic market and the resulting impact to the Group's 
forecasts. The Group recorded a $44,312 impairment with respect to Nilandron® using a fair value less costs of 
disposal model in the consolidated statement of income (loss). The carrying value of Nilandron® recorded as 
acquired product rights intangible assets was written down to $9,824 as at December 31, 2017.

The calculation of the recoverable amount was determined using discounted cash flow projections based on 
financial forecasts approved by the Company (level 3 of fair value hierarchy).

Key assumptions used are as follows:

•  Discount Rate: 13% 
•  Estimated future product cash flows, including price and volume assumptions based on historical trends

Sensitivity analysis

An increase/decrease in the discount rate by 0.5% would increase/decrease the total impairment by $277 and 
$295, respectively.

A 0.5% increase/decrease to the terminal revenue growth assumptions would have the impact to decrease/increase 
the total impairment to by $132 and $124, respectively.

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ADVANZ PHARMA Corp. 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Stated in thousands of U.S. Dollars, except per share amounts and where otherwise stated)

Second quarter of 2017

In the second quarter of 2017, the Group determined that certain triggering events had occurred with respect to 
Donnatal®, requiring the Group to perform a test for impairment. The triggering events included the launch of 
an additional competitive product in the market (refer to Note 18), as well as continued market share erosion 
from  existing  competition  (refer  to  Note  18).  The  Group  recorded  a  $106,887  impairment  with  respect  to 
Donnatal® using a fair value less costs of disposal model in the consolidated statement of income (loss). The 
carrying value of Donnatal® recorded as acquired product rights intangible assets was written down to $162,836
as at June 30, 2017.

The calculation of the recoverable amount was determined using discounted cash flow projections based on 
financial forecasts approved by the Company (level 3 of fair value hierarchy).

Key assumptions used are as follows:

•  Discount Rate: 13% 
•  Estimated future product cash flows, including price and volume assumptions based on historical trends

Sensitivity analysis

An increase/decrease in the discount rate by 0.5% would increase/decrease the total impairment by $3,910 and 
$4,145, respectively.

A 0.5% increase/decrease to the terminal revenue growth assumptions would have the impact to decrease/increase 
the total impairment to by $1,808 and $1,705, respectively.

ADVANZ PHARMA International

Fourth quarter of 2018

In the fourth quarter of 2018, the Group determined that certain triggering events had occurred with respect to 
certain products within the ADVANZ PHARMA International segment.  The triggering events included market 
pricing  pressures,  sustained  issues  experienced  with  respect  to  product  supply,  and/or  increased  product 
competition resulting in a decrease to future forecasts. The Group recorded impairments using a fair value less 
costs of disposal model in the consolidated statement of income (loss). The calculation of the recoverable amount 
was determined using discounted cash flow projections based on financial forecasts approved by the Company 
(level 3 of fair value hierarchy).

The total impairment recorded on acquired product rights during the fourth quarter of 2018 was $44,715. Details 
of significant impairments were as follows:

Carbimazole

Biperiden Hydrochloride

Alimemazine Tartrate

Trazodone

Flumethasone + Clioquinol

Remaining
Carrying
Value as at
Dec 31, 2018

Impairment

14,624

8,151

2,366

2,514

2,490

34,642

12,040

2,162

402

6,951

Key assumptions of the models are as follows:

•  Discount rate: 12.5% 
•  Estimated future product cash flows, including price and volume assumptions based on historical trends

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ADVANZ PHARMA Corp. 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Stated in thousands of U.S. Dollars, except per share amounts and where otherwise stated)

The following table presents a sensitivity analysis to show the impact on significant impairments for changes 
in certain assumptions:

Carbimazole

Biperiden Hydrochloride

Alimemazine Tartrate

Trazodone

Flumethasone + Clioquinol

Second quarter of 2018

Discount rate

+0.5%

-0.5%

Terminal revenue
growth assumption
-0.5%
+0.5%

979

326

19

3

212

(923)
(308)
(18)
(3)
(200)

(416)
(137)
—

—
(91)

440

146

—

—

96

In the second quarter of 2018, the Group determined that certain triggering events had occurred with respect to 
certain products within the ADVANZ PHARMA International segment. These triggering events included product 
supply challenges, and/or increased product competition resulting in a decrease to future revenue forecasts. The 
Group recorded impairments using a fair value less costs of disposal model in the consolidated statement of 
income (loss). The calculation of the recoverable amount was determined using discounted cash flow projections 
based on financial forecasts approved by the Company (level 3 of fair value hierarchy). 

The total impairment recorded on acquired product rights during the second quarter of 2018 was $7,935, within 
the ADVANZ PHARMA International segment, primarily related to an impairment on Dicycloverine of $4,855
due to product supply interruption resulting in a current and future loss of market share. The key assumptions 
and estimates used in determining the value were related to estimated future product cash flows, including price 
and volume assumptions based on historical trends, and the discount rate of 13.5% applied to the cash flow 
projections.

Fourth quarter of 2017

In the fourth quarter of 2017, the Group determined that certain triggering events had occurred with respect to 
certain products within the ADVANZ PHARMA International segment. These triggering events required the 
Group to perform tests for impairment. The triggering events included market pricing pressures, sustained issues 
experienced with respect to product supply, and/or increased product competition resulting in a decrease to future 
forecasts. The Group recorded impairments using a fair value less costs of disposal model in the consolidated 
statement of income (loss). The calculation of the recoverable amount was determined using discounted cash 
flow projections based on financial forecasts approved by the Company (level 3 of fair value hierarchy). 

The total impairment recorded on acquired product rights during the fourth quarter of 2017 was $124,899. Details 
of significant impairments were as follows:

Erythromycin

Cyclizine Hcl

Prednisolone

Trazodone

Ergotamine + Caffeine

Dipipanone + Cyclizine
Hydralazine Hcl

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Remaining
Carrying
Value as at
Dec 31, 2017

Impairment

17,249

17,084

11,141

7,271

6,084

4,373
4,094

23,888

41,634

4,934

3,771

7,037

12,603
8,974

ADVANZ PHARMA Corp. 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Stated in thousands of U.S. Dollars, except per share amounts and where otherwise stated)

Key assumptions of the models are as follows:

•  Discount rate: 13.5% 
•  Estimated future product cash flows, including price and volume assumptions based on historical trends

The following table presents a sensitivity analysis to show the impact on significant impairments for changes 
in certain assumptions:

Erythromycin

Cyclizine Hcl

Prednisolone

Trazodone
Ergotamine + Caffeine

Dipipanone + Cyclizine

Hydralazine Hcl

Discount rate

+0.5%

-0.5%

Terminal revenue
growth assumption
-0.5%
+0.5%

443

1,004

55

72
175

306

209

(462)
(1,060)
(57)
(76)
(185)
(323)
(220)

(128)
(402)
(12)
(27)
(70)
(121)
(82)

123

381

12

26
67

115

78

The Group also impaired other intangibles associated with manufacturing processes by $10,440 during the fourth 
quarter of 2017 primarily as a result of the revenue declines from the impaired products, including the products 
described above.

Second quarter of 2017

In the second quarter of 2017, the Group determined that certain triggering events had occurred with respect to 
certain products within the ADVANZ PHARMA International segment. These triggering events required the 
Group to perform tests for impairment. The triggering events included continued pricing pressure, supply chain 
challenges,  and/or  increased  competition  on  a  number  of  products  (including  the  anticipated  launch  of  a 
competitive product to Liothyronine Sodium) resulting in a decreased forecast of future net cash inflows compared 
to previous forecasts. The Group recorded impairments using a fair value less costs of disposal model as a basis 
for determining the recoverable amount during the quarter ended June 30, 2017. The calculation of the recoverable 
amount was determined using discounted cash flow projections based on financial forecasts approved by the 
Company (level 3 of fair value hierarchy). 

The total impairment recorded on acquired product rights within the ADVANZ PHARMA International segment 
during the second quarter of 2017 was $301,538. Details of significant impairments were as follows:

Liothyronine Sodium

Fusidic Acid

Prednisolone

Nefopam

Alimemazine Tartrate

Prochlorperazine Mesilate

Dicycloverine

Key assumptions of the models are as follows:

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Remaining
Carrying
Value as at
Jun 30, 2017

53,969

64,956

16,554

3,944

8,026

5,164

10,687

Impairment

128,191

83,263

41,679

17,353

11,185

7,217

5,060

ADVANZ PHARMA Corp. 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Stated in thousands of U.S. Dollars, except per share amounts and where otherwise stated)

•  Discount rate: 13.5% 
•  Estimated future product cash flows, including price and volume assumptions based on historical trends

The following table presents a sensitivity analysis to show the impact on the significant impairments for changes 
in certain assumptions:

Liothyronine Sodium

Fusidic Acid

Prednisolone

Nefopam

Dicycloverine
Prochlorperazine Mesilate

Alimemazine Tartrate

Discount rate

+0.5%

-0.5%

Terminal revenue
growth assumption
-0.5%
+0.5%

958

1,696

301

88

260
101

89

(1,009)
(1,793)
(317)
(93)
(274)
(106)
(91)

(364)
(719)
(116)
(37)
(107)
(39)
—

345

681

110

35

101
37

—

The Group also impaired other intangible assets associated with manufacturing processes by $37,618 during the 
second quarter of 2017 primarily as a result of the revenue declines from the impaired products, including the 
products described above.

IPR&D

Annual Impairment test

The Group completes its annual impairment testing on IPR&D during the fourth quarter.

The Group recorded an impairment on IPR&D during the fourth quarter of 2018 in the amount of $4,910 (2017 
- $28,011).  The impairment relates to projects that have been abandoned, or certain IPR&D projects with lower 
present day future forecasts compared with those at the time of the acquisition of the ADVANZ PHARMA 
International segment. The calculation of the recoverable amount of IPR&D was determined using discounted 
cash flow projections based on financial forecasts. 

Second quarter of 2017

In the second quarter of 2017, it was determined that an impairment on certain IPR&D assets was required in 
the amount of $31,582.  The impairment relates to projects that have been abandoned, or certain IPR&D projects 
with lower present day future forecasts compared with those at the time of the acquisition of the ADVANZ 
PHARMA International segment. The calculation of the recoverable amount of IPR&D was determined using 
discounted cash flow projections based on financial forecasts. As a result of the abandonment of these IPR&D 
projects, there are no future cash flow projections associated with these projects, therefore the impairments 
represent the total prior carrying value of these projects.

9. Goodwill

As at

Opening balance

Impairment

Impact of foreign exchange

Total

Dec 31, 2018 Dec 31, 2017

244,957

—
(12,173)
232,784

707,930
(509,478)
46,505

244,957

A segment-level summary of the goodwill allocation is presented within Note 22.

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ADVANZ PHARMA Corp. 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Stated in thousands of U.S. Dollars, except per share amounts and where otherwise stated)

In accordance with the Group's accounting policy, the carrying value of goodwill is assessed annually as well 
assessed  for  impairment  triggers  at  each  reporting  date  to  determine  whether  there  exists  any  indicators  of 
impairment.

Summary of Impairments

For the year ended December 31, 2018, the Group recorded goodwill impairment losses of $nil (2017 - $509,478) 
associated with the ADVANZ PHARMA International segment. 

Second quarter of 2017

During  the  second  quarter  of  2017,  the  Group  identified  a  triggering  event  requiring  the  Group  to  perform 
goodwill impairment testing within the ADVANZ PHARMA International segment. The triggering event was 
primarily the result of events and conditions that triggered impairments on intangible assets, including acquired 
product rights and IPR&D, and associated revised forecasts on products  as a result of on-going market competitive 
pressures. As a result of the impairment testing performed, the Group recorded an impairment loss of $509,478
on goodwill associated with the ADVANZ PHARMA International segment.

The Group recorded an impairment charge using a fair value less costs of disposal model, in the consolidated 
statement of income (loss) for the second quarter of 2017. The calculation of recoverable amount of the ADVANZ 
PHARMA  International  group  of  CGUs  was  determined  using  discounted  cash  flow  projections  based  on 
financial forecasts approved by the Company (level 3 of fair value hierarchy) and a terminal growth assumption 
of 1.5%. The key assumptions and estimates used in determining the fair value are related to revenue and gross 
margin assumptions, which are based on the financial forecasts, estimated revenue growth rates, working capital 
assumptions and a discount rate of 13%. As a result of the impairment testing performed, it was determined that 
the recoverable amount of the ADVANZ PHARMA International group is $1,391,428. 

The recoverable amount would decrease by $54,345 if the discount rate were to increase by 0.5% and would 
increase by $59,303 if the discount rate were to decrease by 0.5%. The recoverable amount would have increased 
by $37,571 if the terminal growth rate were increased by 0.5% and would have decreased by $34,423 if the 
terminal growth rate were decreased by 0.5%.

Annual Impairment Test

The  Group  completed  its  annual  goodwill  impairment  testing  on  the  goodwill  remaining  in  the ADVANZ 
PHARMA International group of CGUs and the Orphan Drugs group of CGUs, which have goodwill carrying 
values of $204,818 and $27,966, respectively (2017 - $216,991 and $27,966, respectively).  The recoverable 
amount of the ADVANZ PHARMA International group of CGUs was calculated using fair value less costs of 
disposal ("FVLCD"), and the Orphan Drugs group of CGUs recoverable amount was calculated based on value 
in use ("VIU").

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ADVANZ PHARMA Corp. 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Stated in thousands of U.S. Dollars, except per share amounts and where otherwise stated)

ADVANZ PHARMA International

2018

The calculation of recoverable amount of the ADVANZ PHARMA International group of CGUs was determined 
using discounted cash flow projections based on financial forecasts approved by the Company covering a five-
year period (level 3 of fair value hierarchy) and a terminal growth assumption of 1.5%. The key assumptions 
and estimates used in determining the FVLCD are related to revenue and gross margin assumptions, which are 
based on the most recently approved financial forecasts and assumed growth rates, working capital assumptions, 
the effective tax rate of 13% and the discount rate of 12% applied to the cash flow projections. As a result of the 
impairment  testing  performed,  it  was  determined  that  the  recoverable  amount  of  the ADVANZ  PHARMA 
International group of CGUs of $1,067,792 exceeded the carrying value of the ADVANZ PHARMA International 
group of CGUs of $1,013,969.

The recoverable amount would decrease by $47,545 if the discount rate were to increase by 0.5% and would 
increase by $52,518 if the discount rate were to decrease by 0.5%. If the terminal growth rate were to increase 
or decrease by 0.5%, the recoverable amount would increase by $35,892, or decrease by $32,474, respectively.

2017

The calculation of recoverable amount of the ADVANZ PHARMA International group of CGUs was determined 
using discounted cash flow projections based on financial forecasts approved by the Company covering a five-
year period (level 3 of fair value hierarchy) and a terminal growth assumption of 1.5%. The key assumptions 
and estimates used in determining the FVLCD are related to revenue and gross margin assumptions, which are 
based on the most recently approved financial forecasts and assumed growth rates, working capital assumptions, 
the effective tax rate of 13% and the discount rate of 13% applied to the cash flow projections. As a result of the 
impairment  testing  performed,  it  was  determined  that  the  recoverable  amount  of  the ADVANZ  PHARMA 
International group of CGUs of $1,437,317 exceeded the carrying value of the ADVANZ PHARMA International 
group of CGUs of $1,397,928.

The recoverable amount would decrease by $58,333 if the discount rate were to increase by 0.5% and would 
increase by $63,729 if the discount rate were to decrease by 0.5%. If the terminal growth rate were to increase 
or decrease by 0.5%, the recoverable amount would increase by $41,705, or decrease by $38,169, respectively.

Orphan Drugs

2018

The calculation of recoverable amount of the Orphan Drugs group of CGUs (which forms part of the ADVANZ 
PHARMA North America segment) was determined using discounted cash flow projections based on financial 
budgets  approved  by  the  Company  covering  a  five-year  period  (level  3  of  fair  value  hierarchy).  The  key 
assumptions and estimates used in determining the VIU are related to revenue and gross margin assumptions, 
which are based on the financial forecast and assumed growth rates, and the discount rate of 15% applied to the 
cash flow projections. As a result of the impairment testing performed, it was determined that the recoverable 
amount of the Orphan Drugs group of CGUs of $82,981 exceeded the Orphan Drugs group of CGUs carrying 
value of $53,832.

The recoverable amount of the Orphan Drugs group of CGUs would decrease by $2,998 if the discount rate 
were to increase by 0.5%, and would increase by $3,209 if the discount rate were to decrease by 0.5%. If the 
terminal growth rate were to increase or decrease by 0.5%, the recoverable amount would increase by $1,643, 
or decrease by $1,756, respectively.

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ADVANZ PHARMA Corp. 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Stated in thousands of U.S. Dollars, except per share amounts and where otherwise stated)

2017

The calculation of recoverable amount of the Orphan Drugs group of CGUs (which forms part of the ADVANZ 
PHARMA North America segment) was determined using discounted cash flow projections based on financial 
budgets  approved  by  the  Company  covering  a  five-year  period  (level  3  of  fair  value  hierarchy).  The  key 
assumptions and estimates used in determining the VIU are related to revenue and gross margin assumptions, 
which are based on the financial forecast and assumed growth rates, and the discount rate of 20% applied to the 
cash flow projections. As a result of the impairment testing performed, it was determined that the recoverable 
amount of the Orphan Drugs group of CGUs of $72,097 exceeded the Orphan Drugs group of CGUs carrying 
value of $54,894.

The recoverable amount of the Orphan Drugs group of CGUs would decrease by $2,315 if the discount rate 
were to increase by 0.5% and would increase by $2,445 if the discount rate were to decrease by 0.5%. If the 
terminal growth rate were to increase or decrease by 0.5%, the recoverable amount would increase by $1,042, 
or decrease by $992, respectively.

10. Trade payables, accrued liabilities and interest payable

As at

Trade payables

Accrued liabilities

Interest payable on long-term debt
Total

Dec 31, 2018 Dec 31, 2017

22,270

70,613

12,757

105,640

26,351

68,994

106,568

201,913

Interest payable on long-term debt as at December 31, 2017 includes certain interest payments that were stayed 
as part of the CBCA Proceedings. Refer to Note 2 for a further description of the CBCA Proceedings. 

On September 6, 2018 as part of the Recapitalization Transaction, accrued and unpaid non-compound interest, 
calculated at contractual, non-default rates, on the Company's Secured Debt and Cross Currency Swap Liability 
was paid in cash and the remaining accrued and unpaid interest on Secured Debt and the accrued and unpaid 
interest on Unsecured Debt was settled. The total amount of accrued and unpaid interest that was settled as part 
of the Recapitalization Transaction for no consideration was $214,179, resulting in a gain on debt settlement for 
this amount. Refer to Note 14 for details of the settlement of the principal amounts of the Secured Debt and 
Unsecured Debt and the corresponding gain on debt settlement recorded.

11. Provisions 

The following table describes movements in the Group's provisions balance by nature of provision: 

Balance, January 1, 2017

Additions

Utilization
Balance, December 31, 2017

Additions

Utilization
Balance, December 31, 2018

Chargebacks
/Rebates/
Co-pay
14,716

100,450

(98,571)

16,595

100,447

(101,904)
15,138

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Returns

8,326

32,440
(29,700)
11,066

9,239
(13,910)
6,395

Inventory
management

Prompt pay

3,392

22,015
(19,524)
5,883

15,794
(17,817)
3,860

800

5,347
(5,595)
552

4,764
(4,832)
484

Total

27,234

160,252
(153,390)
34,096

130,244
(138,463)
25,877

ADVANZ PHARMA Corp. 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Stated in thousands of U.S. Dollars, except per share amounts and where otherwise stated)

The closing  balance relates to provisions  made to  estimate the liabilities arising from  chargebacks,  rebates, 
returns and other price adjustments recorded as a reduction of revenue, as explained in Note 4. Payments are 
expected within 12 months from the balance sheet date. Invoices received for such charges and estimates are 
shown in the accounts payable when received. The provision is for the uninvoiced portion of the charges and 
estimates.

12. Income Taxes

As more fully described below, there are significant tax considerations in connection with the Recapitalization 
Transaction.

Significant components of the current and deferred income tax reflected in the consolidated statements of income 
(loss) are as follows: 

For the year ended

Current income tax expense
Deferred income tax expense (recovery)
Provision for (recovery of) income taxes

Dec 31, 2018 Dec 31, 2017

16,980
(15,540)
1,440

18,491
(55,248)
(36,757)

As  more  fully  described  below,  income  taxes  that  are  required  to  be  reflected  in  equity,  instead  of  in  the 
consolidated statements of income (loss), are included in the consolidated statements of changes in equity (deficit) 
and therefore such income taxes are not reflected in the provision for (recovery of) income taxes amounts as 
disclosed in the table above.

Current and deferred income tax referred to above is recognized based on the Group's best estimate of the tax 
rates expected to apply to the income, loss or temporary difference.

The Group is subject to income tax in numerous jurisdictions with varying tax rates. During the current year 
ended there were no material changes to the statutory tax rates in the taxing jurisdictions where the majority of 
the Group's income for tax purposes was earned or where its material temporary differences or losses are expected 
to be realized or settled.

Although statutory tax rates may not have changed materially, except if noted above, the impact of commercial 
decisions and market forces result in changes to the distribution of income for tax purposes amongst taxing 
jurisdictions that may result in a change of the effective tax rate applicable to such item of income or temporary 
difference.

The implementation of the Recapitalization Transaction resulted in the settlement of certain of the Company's 
commercial obligations, which includes certain long-term debt and accrued interest, for an amount less than the 
amount for which such obligations were considered issued for income tax purposes. No amount of current income 
tax has been recorded in connection with the implementation of the Recapitalization Transaction, due to the 
utilization of certain of the Company's temporary differences in respect of which a deferred tax asset had not 
been previously recognized but were available to reduce income subject to tax, as disclosed in the tables below, 
as at December 31, 2017. In particular, the temporary differences that were disclosed as being in respect of North 
America  losses  and  credits,  are  expected  to  be  fully  utilized.  In  addition,  the  implementation  of  the 
Recapitalization Transaction is expected to result in a reduction of the Company's adjusted cost base for Canadian 
income tax purposes in respect of certain of the Company's affiliated entities. This reduction, estimated to be 
between  $1,275,000  and  $1,375,000,  will  result  in  an  increase  of  the  amount  of  the  cumulative  temporary 
difference in connection with the Company's affiliated legal entities for which a deferred income tax liability 
has not been recognized. No amount of deferred income tax has been recorded in connection with this reduction 
of adjusted cost base on the basis that it is not probable that the temporary difference resulting therefrom will 
be realized in the foreseeable future.

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ADVANZ PHARMA Corp. 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Stated in thousands of U.S. Dollars, except per share amounts and where otherwise stated)

As more fully described in the Company's Significant Accounting Policies, income taxes that are required to be 
reflected in equity, instead of in the consolidated statements of income (loss), are included in the consolidated 
statements of changes in equity (deficit). The implementation of the Recapitalization Transaction resulted in the 
realization of foreign exchange gains and losses in respect of certain of the Group's obligations denominated in 
a currency other than USD. Although the realization of such foreign exchange gains and losses has not resulted 
in the recording of current income tax recoverable or payable, a net income tax recovery of $1,945 (2017 - 
expense of  $8,126) in respect of certain foreign exchanges gains has been recorded in the consolidated statements 
of changes in equity (deficit), which cumulative impact is a reduction of the amount of the "Net investment 
hedge of GBP denominated loans" and the consolidated statements of income (loss) includes the recording of a 
net deferred income tax expense of $1,945 (2017 - recovery of $8,126), in respect of certain foreign exchange 
losses. As described above, the implementation of the Recapitalization Transaction also resulted in the utilization 
of certain of the Company's temporary differences in respect of which a deferred tax asset had not been recognized, 
in particular, certain of the Company's losses and credits. A portion of these losses arose as a result of costs 
incurred in prior years in connection with the issuance by the Company of share capital, where such costs were 
reflected in the consolidated statements of changes in equity (deficit) as a reduction of the amount of share 
capital. An income tax recovery of $8,808 in respect of such share capital issuance costs has been recorded in 
the consolidated statements of changes in equity (deficit) as an adjustment to share capital due to "Issuance of 
shares"  and  the  consolidated  statements  of  income  (loss)  includes  the  recognition  of  a  deferred  income  tax 
expense of $8,808, reflecting the utilization of certain of the Company's losses.

The Group continues to believe the amount of unrealized tax benefits appropriately reflects the uncertainty of 
items that are or may in the future be under discussion, audit, dispute or appeal with a tax authority or which 
otherwise result in uncertainty in the determination of income for tax purposes. If appropriate, an unrealized tax 
benefit will be realized in the year in which the Group determines that realization is not in doubt. Where the 
final determined outcome is different from the Group's estimate, such difference will impact the Group's income 
taxes in the year during which such determination is made.

A reconciliation of the amount of income taxes reflected above compared to the amount of income taxes that 
would result by multiplying income (loss) before income taxes by the legislated tax rate applicable to the Company 
in Canada is as follows:

For the year ended

Income (loss) before tax

Expected expense (recovery) at the Company's Canadian tax rate 26.5%
Gain on debt and purchase consideration settlement that does not give rise
to current or deferred income tax expense

Change in deferred income tax assets not recognized (utilized)

Effect of tax rates outside of Canada

Change in tax rates during the year

Other items

Non-deductible and non-taxable items
Provision for (recovery of) income taxes

Dec 31, 2018 Dec 31, 2017
(1,627,492)

1,468,743

389,217

(431,285)

(356,152)
(37,330)
(2,223)
(1,555)
591

8,892

1,440

—

99,297

263,685

—

3,777

27,769
(36,757)

Significant components of the deferred income tax assets and liabilities reflected in the consolidated balance 
sheets are as follows:

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ADVANZ PHARMA Corp. 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Stated in thousands of U.S. Dollars, except per share amounts and where otherwise stated)

As at

Deferred income tax assets (liabilities) in respect of:

Losses and credits

Intangible assets

Other items
Deferred income tax assets (liabilities), net

Deferred income tax assets

Deferred income tax liabilities
Deferred income tax assets (liabilities), net

Dec 31, 2018 Dec 31, 2017

356
(98,025)
(1,927)
(99,596)

4,781
(104,377)
(99,596)

1,198
(130,523)
(3,328)
(132,653)

2,466
(135,119)
(132,653)

The change in the balance of net deferred tax assets (liabilities) includes a $6,763 reduction that arises as a result 
of the required revaluation of certain balances denominated in currencies other than USD. This reduction has 
been reflected as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) and not as part of the deferred 
income tax expense (recovery).  

The balance of deferred income tax expense (recovery) includes a $10,754 expense that increases the balance 
of net deferred tax assets (liabilities), however this expense is offset be a recovery that reduces the balance of 
net deferred tax assets (liabilities) by a corresponding amount but which, as is more fully described above, is 
required to be reflected in the consolidated statements of changes in equity (deficit), therefore the impact on the 
change in the balance of net deferred tax assets (liabilities) is $nil.

A deferred income tax asset has not been recognized for certain temporary differences that may be available to 
reduce income subject to tax in a taxation period subsequent to the period covered by these financial statements. 
The amount of such temporary differences, that is the amount before applying the relevant tax rate, which is not 
recognized in the consolidated balance sheets or consolidated statements of income (loss), is as follows:

As at

Losses and credits

Other items
Total unrecognized temporary differences

Dec 31, 2018 Dec 31, 2017

554,119

—

554,119

774,864

1,620

776,484

The deferred income tax assets in connection with the Group's losses and credits that may be available to reduce 
income subject to tax in a taxation period subsequent to the period covered by these consolidated financial 
statements, is as follows:

As at

Expiring within 15 years

Expiring between 15 and 20 years

No expiration
Total deferred income tax asset in respect of losses and credits

Total in North America

Total in Europe

Total in other jurisdictions
Total deferred income tax asset in respect of losses and credits

Dec 31, 2018 Dec 31, 2017

486

87,900

51,077

139,463

90,749

47,470

1,244

139,463

756

154,281

50,631

205,668

155,241

48,696

1,731

205,668

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ADVANZ PHARMA Corp. 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Stated in thousands of U.S. Dollars, except per share amounts and where otherwise stated)

The integrated nature of the Group's global operations gives rise to many transactions in the ordinary course of 
business in respect of which the determination of income for tax purposes may be uncertain. Transactions that 
arise between multiple taxing jurisdictions are subject to review by these jurisdictions, where a decision of one 
taxing authority may not agree with the decision of another. The Group is committed to mitigating uncertainty 
that may arise in connection with such transactions and to this end has prepared documentation that complies 
with local legislation and is in accordance with international guidelines, such as those of the Organization of 
Economic Co-operation and Development. Refer to the Income taxes section of the Critical Accounting Estimates 
and Judgments and Key Sources of Estimation Uncertainty of these notes to the consolidated financial statements 
for additional information regarding the Group's judgment and use of estimates relevant to income taxes.

The  Group's  global  operations  requires  a  corporate  structure  that  includes  affiliated  legal  entities  that  are 
collectively subject to the authority of numerous taxing jurisdictions. Certain transactions may arise which create 
a temporary difference in connection with an affiliated legal entity. The realization of this temporary difference 
may result in income tax. As at December 31, 2018, the Group has recognized $3,316 (2017 - $3,017) deferred 
income tax liability in connection with the realization of a temporary difference for certain affiliated legal entities 
on the basis that it is probable that such a temporary difference will be realized in the foreseeable future.

13. Cross Currency Swap Liability

The  Group  entered  into  the  Currency  Swaps  as  economic  hedges  of  certain  cash  flows  from  its ADVANZ 
PHARMA International segment denominated in GBP and long-term debt repayments denominated mainly in 
USD.

On October 20, 2017, the Group was notified by the counterparty to the Currency Swaps that one or more events 
of default occurred under the Currency Swaps as a result of the Company obtaining a preliminary interim order 
from the Court in the Company's CBCA Proceedings. As a result of the foregoing, the counterparty to the Currency 
Swaps  designated  October  23,  2017  as  the  early  termination  date  with  respect  to  all  transactions  under  the 
Currency  Swaps.  In  connection  with  the  Recapitalization  Transaction,  the  Group  and  the  Currency  Swaps 
counterparty agreed to an amount of $114,431 as the outstanding amount in respect of the Currency Swaps (the 
"Cross Currency Swap Liability"). The Group paid interest associated with the Cross Currency Swap Liability 
pursuant  to  a  termination  agreement,  until  the  implementation  of  the  Recapitalization  Transaction.  The 
counterparty to the Cross Currency Swap Liability had entered into a support agreement with the Company in 
connection with the Recapitalization Transaction. The Cross Currency Swap Liability formed part of the Secured 
Debt settled as part of the Recapitalization Transaction. Refer to Notes 2 and 14 for further details.

During the year ended December 31, 2018, the Group incurred and recorded interest expense of $4,864 (2017
- $1,143) related to the Cross Currency Swap Liability.

During the year ended December 31, 2017, upon early termination of the Currency Swaps, the derivative financial 
instruments  were  reclassified  to  cross  currency  swap  liability  and  presented  within  current  liabilities  in  the 
consolidated balance sheet, and a loss was reflected in fair value (gain) loss on derivative financial instruments 
in the consolidated statements of income (loss). As a result of the early termination of the Currency Swaps, the 
remaining fair value loss cumulatively reflected in other comprehensive income as at October 23, 2017, as part 
of the initial hedge relationship, was recycled to the consolidated statements of income (loss) within fair value 
(gain) loss on derivative financial instruments. The total fair value loss on the Currency Swaps was $109,580
for  the  year ended  December 31, 2017,  comprised  of  $70,765  of  fair value  losses  recognized prior  to  early 
termination of the Currency Swaps arising from changes in USD forward rates relative to GBP forward rates 
and $38,815 of fair value losses recognized in connection with the early termination.

Unrealized foreign exchange (gain) loss

Unrealized foreign exchange loss for the year ended December 31, 2018 was $38,257 (2017 - gain of $72,891). 
The  primary  component  of  the  unrealized  foreign  exchange  (gain)  loss  is  the  recognition  of  accumulated 
unrealized foreign exchange losses on certain inter-company loans associated with the Company's investment 
in the ADVANZ PHARMA International segment. Prior to entering into the Currency Swaps, foreign exchange 

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ADVANZ PHARMA Corp. 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Stated in thousands of U.S. Dollars, except per share amounts and where otherwise stated)

translation gains and losses on these inter-company loans were not included in the consolidated statements of 
income (loss) on the basis that these loans formed part of the permanent investment in the ADVANZ PHARMA 
International segment. Upon entering into the Currency Swaps, certain inter-company loans became designated 
as hedged items, and subject to on-going repayment. Accordingly, these inter-company loans were no longer 
considered to be permanent investments and therefore unrealized foreign exchange gains and losses in respect 
thereof are recorded in the consolidated statements of income (loss). Upon completion of the Recapitalization 
Transaction  all  USD  denominated  intercompany  loans  were  treated  as  permanent  investments.  The  EUR 
denominated intercompany loan is not considered a permanent investment as a result of its repayment terms. 
The principal and interest, if any, in respect of these inter-company loans are eliminated on consolidation.

14. Long-term Debt

As at
New Term Loans (a)
 - New USD Term Loan

 - EUR Term Loan
8% senior secured notes (b)
Term Loan Facilities (c)
 - USD term loan

 - GBP term loan
9% senior secured notes (d)
Extended bridge loan (e)
9.5% senior notes (f)
7% senior notes (g)
Total long-term debt

Less: current portion of long-term debt
Long-term portion

Dec 31, 2018 Dec 31, 2017

795,409

253,782

299,972

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

1,061,500

651,086

350,000

100,832

790,000

735,000

1,349,163
(21,089)
1,328,074

3,688,418
(3,688,418)
—

The commencement of the CBCA Proceedings on October 20, 2017 resulted in an event of default under certain 
of the debt agreements that were entered into to finance the acquisition of 100% of the outstanding shares of 
Amdipharm Mercury Limited (the "ADVANZ PHARMA International Acquisition") from Cinven and certain 
other parties (the "ADVANZ PHARMA Credit Agreement"), including the USD term loan and GBP term loan 
(together, the "Term Loan Facilities"), and the indentures governing the Company's 9% senior secured notes 
and 9.5% unsecured senior notes and the Currency Swaps. As a result of the foregoing events of default, a cross 
default was triggered under the indenture governing the 7% unsecured senior notes and the unsecured extended 
equity bridge facility (together with the Term Loan Facilities and the indentures governing the Company's 9% 
senior secured notes and 9.5% unsecured senior notes, the "Exchanged Debt"). Any demand for payment of 
these debts was stayed pursuant to the CBCA Proceedings. Also as a result of the foregoing, the counterparty to 
the Currency Swaps designated October 23, 2017 as the early termination date with respect to all transactions 
under the Currency Swaps. The Group's Cross Currency Swap Liability in an amount of $114,431 was addressed 
as part of the Secured Debt settled in connection with the implementation of the Recapitalization Transaction. 
The Company accelerated the accretion of the deferred financing fees associated with all of the Company's 
lending arrangements during the fourth quarter of 2017 and therefore there is no accretion expense related to 
deferred financing fees recorded during 2018.

During the CBCA Proceedings the Company made scheduled payments of non-compound interest, calculated 
at contractual non-default rates, and principal payments under its Secured Debt, referenced as (c) and (d) above, 
and  the  Cross  Currency  Swap  Liability  (refer  to  Note  13),  as  applicable.  Conversely,  during  the  CBCA 

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ADVANZ PHARMA Corp. 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Stated in thousands of U.S. Dollars, except per share amounts and where otherwise stated)

Proceedings, the Company did not make scheduled payments on its Unsecured Debt, referenced as (e), (f) and 
(g) above.

The  Company  completed  the  implementation  of  the  Recapitalization Transaction  on  September  6,  2018.  In 
connection with the implementation of the Recapitalization Transaction, the Term Loan Facilities and the 9% 
senior secured notes (the "Secured Notes") were extinguished and replaced for the following debt facilities 
(among other consideration pursuant to the Recapitalization Transaction):

(a)  The Company entered into a credit agreement (the "New ADVANZ PHARMA Credit Agreement") on 
September 6, 2018 pursuant to which a syndicate of lenders made available secured term loans at par in the 
aggregate principal amounts of $799.4 million in one tranche (the "New USD Term Loan") and €222.8 
million in a separate tranche (the "EUR Term Loan", and together with the New USD Term Loan, the "New 
Term Loans").  The New Term Loans were made available to the Company, as part of the settlement of 
Exchanged  Secured  Debt,  including  the  Term  Loan  Facilities,  pursuant  to  the  implementation  of  the 
Recapitalization Transaction. All obligations of the Company under the New Term Loans are guaranteed 
by all current and future material subsidiaries of the Company and include security of first priority interests 
in the assets of the Company and its material subsidiaries. The New Term Loans have a maturity date of 
September 6, 2024, have variable interest rates and require quarterly principal repayments at a rate of 0.5%, 
with the first principal repayment completed on December 31, 2018. Interest rates are calculated based on 
LIBOR  and  EURIBOR  plus  applicable  margins  on  the  New  USD  Term  Loan  and  EUR  Term  Loan, 
respectively, with a LIBOR or EURIBOR floor of 1%. Interest expense on the New Term Loans for the year 
ended December 31, 2018 was $25,348.

(b)  The Company issued on September 6, 2018 at par approximately $300 million 8.00% senior secured first 
lien notes due on September 6, 2024 (the "New Secured Notes"). The New Secured Notes were issued by 
the Company, as part of the settlement of Exchanged Secured Debt, including the Secured Notes, pursuant 
to the implementation of the Recapitalization Transaction.  All obligations of the Company under the New 
Secured Notes are guaranteed by all current and future material subsidiaries of the Company and include 
security of first priority interests in the assets of the Company and its material subsidiaries. The New Secured 
Notes require no payment of principal throughout their term. Interest on the New Secured Notes is payable 
semi-annually on April 1st and October 1st of each year, with the first interest payment scheduled for April 
1, 2019.  Interest expense on the Secured Notes for the year ended December 31, 2018 was $7,800.

The fair value of long-term debt as at December 31, 2018 was $1.3 billion.

As disclosed in Note 2, the Company completed the implementation of the Recapitalization Transaction on 
September 6, 2018. The following table details the movement in the principal amount of the Group's Secured 
Debt, Unsecured Debt and Cross Currency Swap Liability (that was treated as secured debt) from January 1, 
2018 to September 6, 2018, as well as the movement in principal amounts to December 31, 2018 in connection 
with and subsequent to the Recapitalization Transaction on September 6, 2018. Refer to Note 2 for a further 
description of the stay of proceedings applicable to the Group's debt agreements and details pertaining to the 
implementation of the Recapitalization Transaction. Refer to Note 10 for a description of the interest settled as 
part of the Recapitalization Transaction.

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ADVANZ PHARMA Corp. 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Stated in thousands of U.S. Dollars, except per share amounts and where otherwise stated)

Secured
Debt

Unsecured
Debt

Balance, January 1, 2018

2,062,586

1,625,832

Principal repayments

Impact of foreign exchange
Balance, September 6, 2018

(22,267)

(26,919)

—

—

2,013,400

1,625,832

Total
Long-
Term Debt

3,688,418
(22,267)
(26,919)
3,639,232

Cross
Currency
Swap
Liability

114,431

—

—

114,431

Total Long-
term Debt
including Cross
Currency Swap
Liability

3,802,849
(22,267)
(26,919)
3,753,663

Principal repayments as part
of Recapitalization
Transaction (Note 2 (c))

Issuance of limited voting
shares (Notes 2 (d) and 15)
Debt forgiveness (principal)

Principal portion of debt
repaid or refinanced
New Secured Debt issued (1)
Impact of foreign exchange

Principal repayments on New
Secured Debt (subsequent to
Recapitalization Transaction)
Balance, December 31, 2018

(571,981)

— (571,981)

(32,929)

(604,910)

—
(156,912)

(79,975)

(79,975)
(1,545,857) (1,702,769)

(1,284,507)

1,358,425

(4,014)

— (1,284,507)
— 1,358,425
(4,014)

—

—
(7,572)

(73,918)
—
(12)

(79,975)
(1,710,341)

(1,358,425)
1,358,425
(4,026)

(5,248)

1,349,163

—

(5,248)
— 1,349,163

—

—

(5,248)
1,349,163

(1) Includes $73,918 associated with the settlement of the Cross Currency Swap Liability.

Interest expense

For the year ended

Interest expense payable in cash - Exchanged Debt

Interest expense payable in cash - New Secured Debt

Interest expense on Currency Swaps

Interest expense on Cross Currency Swap Liability (Note 13)

Accretion of deferred financing fees
Accelerated accretion of deferred financing fees

Other non-cash interest
Interest and accretion expense

Dec 31, 2018 Dec 31, 2017

216,856

33,148

—

4,864

—

—

2,787

257,655

275,720

—

61,830

1,143

26,503

137,588

4,010

506,794

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ADVANZ PHARMA Corp. 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Stated in thousands of U.S. Dollars, except per share amounts and where otherwise stated)

15. Share Capital

On September 6, 2018, the Company amended its articles to provide for (i) a class of Class A special shares; (ii) 
a class of Class B special shares; (iii) a class of Class C special shares; and (iv) a re-designation of the common 
shares as limited voting shares. 

The authorized share capital of the Company as at December 31, 2018 consists of an unlimited number of limited 
voting shares, 1,000 Class A special shares, 1,000 Class B special shares and 2,000 Class C special shares.

Common shares and limited voting shares

The holders of limited voting shares are entitled to one vote for each limited voting share on all matters to be 
voted on at all meetings of shareholders of the Company, other than meetings at which only the holders of another 
class or series of shares are entitled to vote separately as a class. Subject to the rights of the holders of any other 
class of share ranking in priority to the limited voting shares, the holders of the limited voting shares are entitled 
to (i) receive, on a ratable basis, any dividend declared by the Company in respect of the limited voting shares; 
and (ii) receive the remaining property and assets of the Company available for distribution, after payment of 
liabilities, upon the voluntary or involuntary liquidation, dissolution or winding-up of the Company on a ratable 
basis.

On September 6, 2018, as part of the Recapitalization Transaction, the Company completed the following:

(i)  A Share Consolidation of the issued and outstanding common shares on the basis of one common share 
for every 300 common shares outstanding immediately prior to September 6, 2018. No fractional shares 
were issued in connection with the Share Consolidation. Any individual holders of 299 or fewer shares 
prior to the date of the share consolidation did not receive any common shares as a result of the consolidation. 
Refer to Note 2 (e). 

(ii)  A redesignation of the outstanding common shares as limited voting shares pursuant to the amended articles 

as noted above.

(iii)  A Private Placement to certain parties that executed the subscription agreement with ADVANZ PHARMA, 
dated May 1, 2018, for gross proceeds of $586,500, net of transaction costs of $44,191.  The limited voting 
shares were issued at a share price of $13.69 per share. Refer to Note 2 (b).

(iv)  Issued  5,841,857  limited  voting  shares,  with  a  market  value  of  $13.69  per  share,  in  settlement  of  the 

Unsecured Debt pursuant to the CBCA Plan. Refer to Note 2 (d).

On September 7, 2018, the Company issued 59,247 limited voting shares to certain employees of the Group for 
gross proceeds of $811, net of transaction costs of $6 (the "Management Co-Invest"). The limited voting shares 
were issued at a share price of $13.69.

Balances, January 1, 2017

Vesting of RSUs
Balance, December 31, 2017

Vesting of RSUs (defined herein) prior to Recapitalization Transaction
Balance, September 6, 2018

Share Consolidation

Private Placement
Unsecured debt settlement

Management Co-Invest

Tax effect of share issuance transaction costs (Note 12)
Balance, December 31, 2018

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Number of
Shares

$

51,089,556

1,277,175

193,345

5,908

51,282,901

1,283,083

899

51,283,800
(51,112,868)
42,841,454
5,841,857

59,247

—

20

1,283,103

—

542,309
79,975

805

8,808

48,913,490

1,915,000

ADVANZ PHARMA Corp. 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Stated in thousands of U.S. Dollars, except per share amounts and where otherwise stated)

Class A, Class B and Class C special shares

All Class A special shares were issued to GSO (as defined in Note 23 (b)) at an issue price of $1.00 per share 
and are fully paid up.

All Class B special shares were issued to Solus (as defined in Note 23 (b)) at an issue price of $1.00 per share 
and are fully paid up. 

The  Class A  and  Class  B  special  shares  have  the  following  significant  rights,  privileges,  restrictions  and 
conditions: (i) holders of these shares are entitled to receive notice of, to attend and speak at any meeting of the 
holders of limited voting shares; (ii) ability to elect a certain number of directors, depending on their holding of 
limited voting shares; (iii) no entitlement to dividends; (iv) redeemable by the holder; and (v) in the event of 
liquidation, dissolution or winding-up of the Company, whether voluntary or involuntary, entitled to receive 
$1.00 for each Class A or Class B special share held, in pari passu, before any distribution of any part of the 
property and assets of the Company among the holders of the limited voting share. The Class A and B special 
shares are classified as other liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets.

No Class C special shares have been issued.

16. Earnings (Loss) Per Share

On September 6, 2018, the Company completed a Share Consolidation. Accordingly, all share and per-share 
data presented in these consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes have been retrospectively 
restated to reflect the Share Consolidation, unless otherwise noted. The weighted average number of shares has 
been adjusted retrospectively to be comparable using that basis as if the Share Consolidation had been effective 
on the first day of the comparative reporting period of these consolidated financial statements. Refer to Notes 2 
and 15.

The calculation of basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share for the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017 
was based on the information in the table below.

Net income (loss) for the year

2018

1,467,303

2017
(1,590,735)

Weighted average number of shares in issue

15,661,555

170,523

Adjustments for:
Dilutive unvested shares

Weighted average number of fully diluted shares

Earnings (loss) per share

Basic earnings (loss) per share

Diluted earnings (loss) per share

—

7,635

15,661,555

178,158

93.69

93.69

(9,328.57)
(9,328.57)

For the 2017 period, the computation of diluted loss per share is equal to the basic earnings (loss) per share due 
to the anti-dilutive effect of the stock options and unvested shares.

As part of the Recapitalization Transaction, the MIP has been adopted, pursuant to which a maximum of 3,664,069 
limited voting shares can be issued. If such number of limited voting shares are issued, they will dilute basic 
earnings per share in the future, however these dilutive limited voting shares were not included in the calculation 
of diluted earnings per share as they are based on a potential dilution event that has not yet occurred. Refer to 
Note 17 for further description of the MIP.

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ADVANZ PHARMA Corp. 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Stated in thousands of U.S. Dollars, except per share amounts and where otherwise stated)

17. Share Based Compensation

Management Incentive Plan

In conjunction with the Recapitalization Transaction, the Group adopted the MIP which allows participants to 
share 7.59% of the incremental value growth of the Company in excess of an opening value on September 6, 
2018, plus a hurdle of 9% per annum compounding on an annual basis. This 7.59% may increase to 10.12% if 
certain additional performance thresholds are met.

Participants acquired shares ("MIP Shares") in a subsidiary of the Company (the "MIP Subsidiary") which 
holds an ownership interest in the ADVANZ PHARMA International segment. An exchange rights agreement 
provides for mechanisms that can attribute the value of assets held outside of MIP Subsidiary to the MIP Shares, 
for purposes of calculating the value of the MIP Shares.

The exchange rights agreement also provides for the exchange of MIP Shares into limited voting shares of 
ADVANZ PHARMA in certain circumstances. These circumstances arise primarily in connection with an exit 
event ("Exit Event"). An Exit Event includes the following:

(i) 

a change of control of the Company, 

(ii)  a sale of substantially all of the assets of the Company and its subsidiaries on a consolidated basis (including 
by way of sale, merger, amalgamation, arrangement, business combination, consolidation, reorganisation 
or other similar transaction); or

(iii)  an insolvency event, as defined in the exchange rights agreement.

In addition, MIP Shares may be exchanged into limited voting shares of ADVANZ PHARMA pursuant to certain 
tag-along  rights  contained  in  the  exchange  rights  agreement  upon  a  sale  of  25%  or  more  of  the  issued  and 
outstanding  limited  voting  shares  of ADVANZ  PHARMA  by  certain  significant  shareholders  of ADVANZ 
PHARMA.  

The performance of the MIP will be measured on or around the date of an Exit Event. The MIP Shares may be 
purchased and/or exchanged for new limited voting shares of the Company.

The Group has accounted for the issued MIP Shares on the basis that they will be equity settled, after evaluating 
alternatives that may require cash settlement.  For accounting purposes, and in accordance with IFRS, the MIP 
was valued at $10 million on September 7, 2018 using a Monte-Carlo valuation model. The key assumptions 
included within this simulation were, (i) weighted average probability of expected time to maturity, (ii) share 
volatility of 35%, (iii) risk free rates between 2.53% and 2.78%, and (iv) the assumption that the Company will 
not pay dividends.  

On September 7, 2018, 349,903 MIP Exchangeable Shares were acquired by the participants.  For the year ended
December 31, 2018 the Group recorded share based compensation expense of $1,577 related to the MIP Shares.

As at December 31, 2018, 367,342 MIP Exchangeable Shares were issued and outstanding.

Employee Stock Option Plan, Long-Term Incentive Plan

As part of the Recapitalization Transaction, as disclosed in Note 2 to these consolidated financial statements, 
all equity interests in the Company represented by options, warrants, rights or similar instruments outstanding 
on September 6, 2018, were cancelled pursuant to the CBCA Plan. As a result, all outstanding options under the 
employee  stock  option  plan  and  the  outstanding  RSUs  or  DSUs  which  were  granted  to  officers,  directors, 
employees or consultants of the Group were cancelled for no consideration.

For the year ended December 31, 2018, the total compensation charged against income with respect to all stock 
options outstanding was $1,638 (2017 - $4,280). 

For the year ended December 31, 2018, the Group recorded share based compensation recovery of $678 (2017
- expense of $4,434) related to the RSUs and DSUs accounted for on the basis that they will be equity-settled, 
with a corresponding credit to shareholders’ equity. 

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ADVANZ PHARMA Corp. 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Stated in thousands of U.S. Dollars, except per share amounts and where otherwise stated)

18. Commitments and Contingencies

Commitments

The Group has operating leases relating to rental commitments for its various office locations, an aircraft lease 
and computer and electronic equipment leases. The leases typically run for a period of a number of months up 
to five years.  

The below table sets forth the Group’s obligations under operating leases: 

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

Thereafter

Minimum 
Lease 
Payments

4,047

2,294

1,372

997

763

150
9,623

The Group also has additional commitments for purchase obligations with contract manufacturers and royalty 
payments. 

The Group has commitments of $19,533 relating to purchase obligations with contract manufacturers over the 
next five years.

The Group has a commitment to pay royalties on certain products acquired from Shionogi Inc. in May 2013 and 
certain products acquired from Covis Pharma S.à R.L. on April 21, 2015, at certain prescribed rates. These 
royalties are payable on a quarterly basis. During the year ended December 31, 2018 the royalty expense was 
$1,941 (2017 - $2,945).

The Group also has a separate commitment to pay royalties to Shionogi Inc. in relation to ADVANZ PHARMA's 
distribution of Ulesfia®. The minimum royalty payable on Ulesfia® is $3,000 per year, payable on an annual 
basis to the earlier of the period where: (i) there exists an issued and unexpired patent right; or (ii) no unauthorized 
third party generic version of Ulesfia® is being sold in the relevant territory.

Guarantees 

As a result of the Final Order granted in connection with the CBCA Proceedings, and subject to certain restrictions, 
all directors and officers of the Group are indemnified by the Group for various items including, but not limited 
to, all costs to defend lawsuits or actions due to their association with the Group.  The Group holds directors’ 
and officers’ liability insurance to mitigate the cost of any potential future lawsuits or actions. 

In the normal course of business, the Group has entered into agreements that include indemnities in favour of 
third parties, such as purchase and sale agreements, confidentiality agreements, engagement letters with advisors 
and consultants, leasing contracts, license agreements, supply agreements, distribution agreements, information 
technology  agreements  and  various  product,  service,  data  hosting  and  network  access  agreements.  These 
indemnification arrangements may require the applicable Group entity to compensate counterparties for losses 
incurred by the counterparties as a result of breaches in representations, covenants and warranties provided by 
the particular Group entity or as a result of litigation or other third party claims or statutory sanctions that may 
be suffered by the counterparties as a consequence of the relevant transaction. 

In  connection  with  the  acquisition  of  Zonegran®,  the  Company  guaranteed  the  payment,  performance  and 
discharge of the purchaser's payment and indemnification obligations under the asset purchase agreement and 
each  ancillary  agreement  entered  into  by  the  purchaser  in  connection  therewith  that  contained  payment  or 

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ADVANZ PHARMA Corp. 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Stated in thousands of U.S. Dollars, except per share amounts and where otherwise stated)

indemnification obligations. Pursuant to the share purchase agreement entered into by the Company in connection 
with the ADVANZ PHARMA International Acquisition, the Company guaranteed the obligations of the purchaser 
under the share purchase agreement and related transaction documents.

Litigation and Arbitration

From time to time, the Group becomes involved in various legal and administrative proceedings, which include 
product liability, intellectual property, commercial, antitrust, government and regulatory investigations, related 
private litigation and ordinary course employment-related issues. From time to time, the Group also initiates 
actions or files counterclaims. The Group could be subject to counterclaims or other suits in response to actions 
it may initiate. The Group believes that the prosecution of these actions and counterclaims is important to preserve 
and protect the Group, its reputation and its assets. Certain of these proceedings and actions are described below.

Unless otherwise indicated the Group cannot reasonably predict the outcome of these legal proceedings, nor can 
it currently estimate the amount of loss, or range of loss, if any, that may result from these proceedings. An 
adverse outcome in certain of these proceedings could have a material adverse effect on the Group's business, 
financial condition and results of operations, and could cause the market value of its limited voting shares and/
or debt securities to decline. 

The Existing Equity Class Action Claims were released pursuant to the CBCA Plan and the Final Order, provided 
that any recovery in respect of such Existing Equity Class Action Claims was limited pursuant to the CBCA 
Plan and the Final Order to recovery from any applicable insurance policies maintained by the Group, subject 
to certain exceptions. 

The Company and certain of its former executive officers are the subject of various class action complaints in 
the US relating to the Company’s August 12, 2016 press release, whereby the Company revised its 2016 guidance.  
The complaints allege that the Company issued false and misleading statements to investors and/or failed to 
disclose  that:  the  Company  was  experiencing  a  substantial  increase  in  market  competition  against  its  drug 
Donnatal®, and other products; as a result, the Company’s financial results would suffer, and the Company 
would be forced to suspend its dividend; and as a result of the Company’s statements about its business, operations 
and prospects were materially false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times. The 
class action lawsuits have been consolidated into a single case. During the third quarter of 2018, the Company 
agreed to a tentative settlement of this class action. The Company and the plaintiffs have asked the United States 
District Court, Southern District of New York to abate further proceedings for the time being. The tentative 
settlement has been approved in principle by the court and is subject to further documentation and approvals, 
before becoming binding on the parties.  

The Company and certain of its former executive officers were also subject to a class action complaint alleging 
that the Company made false and/or misleading statements, as well as, failed to disclose material adverse facts 
about the Company's business operations and prospects, in the Company's Registration Statement, Prospectus 
and  Supplemental  Prospectus  issued  in  connection  with  the  Company's  secondary  offering  completed  on 
September 30, 2015. Specifically, the claim alleged that the statements were false and/or misleading and/or failed 
to  disclose  that:  (i)  the  Company  was  experiencing  a  substantial  increase  in  market  competition  against 
Donnatal®, and other products; (ii) consequently the Company's financial results would suffer and the Company 
would be forced to suspend its dividends; and (iii) as a result of the foregoing, the defendant's statements about 
the Company's business operations and prospects were false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis. 
On June 27, 2017, the plaintiff in this action voluntarily dismissed the complaint on a without prejudice basis. 

The Company and certain of its former executive officers and a former director are also subject to a securities 
class action filed in Quebec, Canada. The amended motion for authorization of a class action alleges that the 
Company  failed  to  disclose  adverse  material  facts  relating  to,  and  misrepresented,  among  other  things,  the 
Company’s ability to achieve its guidance, increased generic competition on key products, including Donnatal®, 
the Company’s pricing strategies, changes to the Company’s sales force, and the Company’s vulnerability to 
regulatory and political changes in certain disclosures from March 23, 2016 to August 11, 2016. On June 15, 

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ADVANZ PHARMA Corp. 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Stated in thousands of U.S. Dollars, except per share amounts and where otherwise stated)

2017, the plaintiff in the action discontinued their claim against the Company's board of directors (other than 
the one former director) and certain of its former executive officers. During the second quarter of 2018, the 
Company, with the approval of its affected insurance carriers, agreed to a settlement of both the proposed Quebec 
and Ontario class actions for the total amount of $13.9 million. The settlement has been approved by both the 
Quebec Superior Court and the Ontario Superior Court of Justice. 

On October 19, 2017, a statement of claim was filed in Ontario, Canada against the Company and certain of its 
former executive officers on behalf of all persons and entities, other than persons resident in Quebec, Canada, 
which alleges substantially the same claims as those raised in the proposed Quebec class action described above. 
As described above, during the second quarter of 2018, the Company, with the approval of its affected insurance 
carriers, agreed to a settlement of both the proposed Quebec and Ontario class actions for the total amount of 
$13.9 million. The settlement has been approved by both the Quebec Superior Court and the Ontario Superior 
Court of Justice. The Company expects the settlement to close shortly. 

On October 25, 2016, the Company announced that the United Kingdom ("U.K.") Competition and Markets 
Authority ("CMA") commenced an investigation into various issues in relation to the U.K. pharmaceutical sector, 
and that the ADVANZ PHARMA International segment was part of the inquiry. The CMA’s investigation includes 
matters that pre-date the Group’s ownership of the ADVANZ PHARMA International segment and relates to 
the ADVANZ PHARMA International segment's pricing of three products. On November 21, 2017, the Company 
announced that the CMA issued a statement of objections to the Group, and the former owners of the ADVANZ 
PHARMA International segment, Hg Capital LLP and Cinven, in relation to the pricing of one of the three 
products, liothyronine tablets, in the United Kingdom between November 2007 and at least July 2017. A statement 
of objections is a formal statement by the CMA that, on a provisional basis, it considers that a competition 
infringement may have occurred. On February 15, 2018, the Company announced that the CMA notified the 
Group  that  it  was  closing  its  investigation  related  to  Fusidic Acid,  also  one  of  the  three  products  under 
investigation. On April 20, 2018, the Company responded in detail to the CMA's statement of objections, and 
on May 21, 2018 the Group attended an oral hearing to present the key points of its response to the CMA decision 
panel. On January 30, 2019, the CMA panel issued a supplemental statement of objections narrowing the scope 
of the investigation into liothyronine tablets, including reducing the period of time under consideration by two 
years. The Company is in the process of considering its response and in addition has applied for a stay of the 
investigation pending various third party proceedings and appeals which are likely to clarify the law in this area. 
This investigation includes matters that pre-date the Group's ownership of the ADVANZ PHARMA International 
segment.

On March 3, 2017, the Company announced that the CMA issued a statement of objections to a third party and 
the Group in relation to the supply of 10mg hydrocortisone tablets in the U.K. between 2013 and 2016. On May 
26, 2017, the Company responded in detail to the CMA's statement of objections and on July 20, 2017 the Group 
attended an oral hearing to present the key points of its response to the CMA decision panel. To date, the CMA 
decision  panel  has  not  issued  a  decision.  This  investigation  includes  matters  that  pre-date  the  Company’s 
ownership of the ADVANZ PHARMA International segment. 

On October 10, 2017, the Company announced that the CMA commenced additional investigations in relation 
to the U.K. pharmaceutical sector, and that the ADVANZ PHARMA International segment and certain of its 
products are part of the inquiry. These investigations include matters that predate the Company's ownership of 
the  ADVANZ  PHARMA  International  segment,  and  involve  the  following  products:  Carbimazole, 
Nitrofurantoin, Prochlorperazine, Dicycloverine, Trazodone and Nefopam. On November 12, 2018, the CMA 
notified the Group that it was no longer investigating Trazodone, Nefopam and Dicyloverine on the grounds of 
administrative priority. This decision does not prevent the CMA from opening a new investigation into these 
products in the future. On February 21, 2019, the Group received notice from the CMA that the investigation 
into Nitrofurantoin was being amended to include 100mg capsules in addition to 50mg capsules. The CMA is 
still assessing the status of its investigations into these remaining two products, Nitrofurantoin capsules and 
Prochlorperazine tablets. 

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ADVANZ PHARMA Corp. 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Stated in thousands of U.S. Dollars, except per share amounts and where otherwise stated)

During the first quarter of 2016, the Group became aware that a third party had notified wholesalers, through 
listing services, of its intent to distribute and sell in certain U.S. regions a non-FDA approved copy of Donnatal® 
tablets. On January 6, 2016, the Group commenced a lawsuit against the third party and its principal owner 
claiming damages from such conduct, and on April 29, 2016 and May 3, 2016 commenced proceedings against 
two listing services for the continued listing of the products in their database. In May 2016, the Group became 
aware that this non-FDA approved product was introduced into certain US regions. On October 4, 2016 and 
November 16, 2016, the Group dismissed its claims against the listing services on a without prejudice basis, 
respectively. On March 15, 2017, the court ruled on the third party's motion to dismiss the Group's claim, denying 
such motion in part and granting it in part. On March 29, 2017, the third party filed its answer and counter claim 
in response to the Group's claim. On August 16, 2017, this third party filed a motion to amend its counterclaim 
to add factual allegations detailing the scope of the Group's campaign to disparage its products and interfere 
with its contractual and business relationships. On November 8, 2017, the court granted the Group's motion for 
leave to file its second amended complaint, permitting the Group to include its direct false advertising claim. 
On June 29, 2018, the Group filed an amended complaint to include claims relating to the listing and distribution 
of a non-FDA approved copy of Donnatal® elixir. Discovery is set to close May 31, 2019 per court order. The 
Group continues to pursue this lawsuit vigorously and the litigation is expected to go to trial during the fourth 
quarter of 2019 or first quarter of 2020. 

On June 16, 2018, the Group commenced a lawsuit in the United States against Lazarus Pharmaceuticals Inc. 
("Lazarus") and Cameron Pharmaceuticals LLC ("Cameron") for listing and distributing a non-FDA approved 
copy of Donnatal® elixir in certain U.S. regions. On July 6, 2018, the Group filed a motion for a preliminary 
injunction against Lazarus and Cameron to remove the listings, and cease the distribution, of this product. On 
July 17, 2018, Lazarus filed a motion to dismiss the Group’s claims for lack of personal jurisdiction. On July 
30, 2018, Cameron also filed a motion to dismiss the Group's claims for lack of personal jurisdiction. On June 
29, 2018, ADVANZ PHARMA filed a statement of claim against Lazarus and Mark Thompson (the former Chief 
Executive Officer of the Company) in the Province of Ontario for, among other things, breach of contract and 
post-employment covenants. The Group was unsuccessful in an injunction hearing held on October 3, 2018. In 
December 2018, the Group filed an application to amend the claim to add Jean-Paul Laurin as a defendant. In 
January 2019, the Group filed a claim in the Province of Ontario against Jean-Paul Laurin for, among other 
things,  breach  of  contract  and  post-employment  covenants.  The  Group  continues  to  pursue  these  lawsuits 
vigorously. 

During the first quarter of 2018, the Group filed a complaint in the United States against Blake Kelley, a former 
employee of the Group, for breach of his employment agreement, non-disclosure agreement, non-competition 
agreement and separation agreement by, inter alia, retaining, disclosing and / or using the Group’s confidential, 
proprietary, and trade secret information relating to Donnatal®, breach of contract accompanied by a fraudulent 
act, misappropriation of trade secrets, a claim under the South Carolina Unfair Trade Practice Act, civil conspiracy, 
and violation of the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act. On May 17, 2018, Blake Kelley filed a motion to dismiss 
the action. On June 7, 2018 the Group filed an amended complaint, on information and belief that Mr. Kelley 
has been involved in the distribution of the non-FDA approved copy of the Donnatal® elixir distributed by 
Lazarus and Cameron. The Group has applied to consolidate the Kelley lawsuit with the Lazarus lawsuit. 

In a similar lawsuit relating to non-FDA approved copies of Donnatal® tablets commenced against Method 
Pharmaceuticals, LLC ("Method") and its principal owner, the Group received a favourable jury verdict on April 
21, 2016 and was awarded damages in the amount of approximately $733. On March 2, 2017, the United States 
District Court - Western District of Virginia, Charlottesville Division, granted the Group's motion for enhanced 
damages in part, to amend the judgment against Method and its principal owner to reflect an award of damages 
in the total amount of approximately $2.2 million. On March 30, 2017, Method filed a motion to reconsider the 
order on enhanced damages. On April 13, 2017, the Group filed an opposition to Method's motion to reconsider. 
On July 19, 2017, the court denied Method's motion to reconsider. On August 30, 2017, Method filed a notice 
of appearance with the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit to appeal the enhanced damages 
award. On February 1, 2018, Method and its principal owner and the Group settled the enhanced damages award. 
The full settled amount has been paid to the Group.

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ADVANZ PHARMA Corp. 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Stated in thousands of U.S. Dollars, except per share amounts and where otherwise stated)

The Group, through its subsidiary CPI, received a notice on December 20, 2016 from Lachlan Pharmaceuticals 
("Lachlan"), the distributor of Ulesfia®, that it had received notice from its distributor Zylera Pharmaceuticals, 
LLC ("Zylera") that there had been a change in market conditions (a "Market Change") such that no minimum 
product payment obligations for the calendar year 2016 would be made to the Group. The Group issued a formal 
dispute notice to Lachlan on January 6, 2017 regarding Lachlan’s obligation to make the minimum product 
payment to the Group for the calendar year 2016.  Subsequently, Lachlan, Zylera, Shionogi Inc. ("Shionogi") 
and the Group entered into a joint prosecution agreement, and on June 12, 2017 Shionogi notified Summers 
Laboratories, Inc. ("Summers") (the upstream counterparty to which the minimum payments are ultimately 
paid), that there had been a Market Change and therefore no minimum product payments were due in 2016 and 
beyond.  On July 28, 2017, Summers filed a Demand for Arbitration in the matter. The arbitration hearing took 
place in New York during July 2018. On October 22, 2018 the arbitration panel (the "Panel") issued an Interim 
Award. The Panel found that there had not been a Market Change up to and including the last date of the hearing 
in the arbitration, July 27, 2018. Further submissions were held in December 2018 regarding acceleration of the 
minimum royalty payments and whether attorney fees apply. On December 26, 2018, the Panel issued a second 
Interim Award denying acceleration of the minimum royalty payments but granting attorney fees. Summers 
submitted its  application in support  of its claim for attorneys'  fees, expenses and  costs on January  8, 2019. 
Shionogi submitted its response to Summers' application for attorneys' fees, expenses and costs on January 18, 
2019. On March 4, 2019, the Panel issued its Final Order for attorneys' fees, expenses and costs of $2.3 million. 
The minimum royalty payable on Ulesfia® is $3 million per year, payable on an annual basis to the earlier of 
the period where: (i) there exists an issued and unexpired patent right; or (ii) no unauthorized third party generic 
version of Ulesfia® is being sold in the relevant territory.

On September 16, 2016, the Company announced that a bill was introduced in the U.K. House of Commons to 
amend and extend existing provisions of the National Health Service Act 2006 to enable the Secretary of State 
to help manage the cost of health service medicines. On April 27, 2017, the U.K. government accorded Royal 
Assent to the UK Health Service Medical Supplies (Costs) Act 2017 (the "Act"). The Act introduces provisions 
in connection with controlling the cost of health service medicines and other medical supplies. The Act also 
introduces  provisions  in  connection  with  the  provision  of  pricing  and  other  information  by  manufacturers, 
distributors and suppliers of those medicines and medical supplies. On July 1, 2018, the U.K. Department of 
Health and Social Care (the "Department of Health") issued regulations relating to the provision of routine and 
non-routine  information.  These  regulations  require  manufacturers  and  wholesalers  to  provide  information 
relating to sales volumes and average selling prices on a quarterly basis, as well as provide the Department of 
Health the power to access information relating to costs and inventory holdings on a non-routine basis. The 
Group currently provides volume and average selling price data on many of its products, therefore, it is not 
anticipated that the information regulations issued by the Department of Health on July 1, 2018 will have a 
material adverse impact on the Group. However, the Group continues to monitor the implementation of the Act. 
While the full effects and implementation of the Act are unknown at this time, the Act could impose certain risks 
and uncertainties on the Group's operations and cash flows. In addition, although the Group currently believes 
that  the  provision  of  pricing  and  other  information  regulations  under  the Act  do  not  at  this  time  materially 
adversely  affect  the  Group,  the  impact  on  the  Group's  business  will  not  be  known  until  such  time  that  the 
regulations are fully implemented and enforced. The Department of Health are expected to consult with the 
industry on how it intends to utilize any new powers to control the cost of any health service medicines and other 
supplies. 

19. Financial Risk Management 

The Group’s activities expose it to certain financial risks, including currency risk, interest rate risk, credit risk 
and liquidity risk.

Currency Risk

The Group operates primarily in USD, GBP and EUR. Foreign exchange risk arises from future commercial 
transactions, recognized assets and liabilities and net investments in foreign operations.

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ADVANZ PHARMA Corp. 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Stated in thousands of U.S. Dollars, except per share amounts and where otherwise stated)

A  portion  of  the  Group's  business  is  with  customers  in  continental  Europe  and  other  foreign  markets  with 
transactions completed in foreign currencies. The Group's policy, where considered appropriate, is to minimize 
all currency exposures on any balance not expected to mature within 60 days of its arising. The Group is exploring 
options to mitigate its currency exposures.

The Group does not believe it is exposed to currency risk on its net assets denominated in Barbados dollars as 
the currency is fixed to the U.S. dollar. The Company, however, is exposed to currency risk through its net assets 
denominated in Canadian dollars, the effect of which is insignificant.

As  part  of  the  Recapitalization  Transaction,  as  described  in  Note  2,  the  Company  settled  external  GBP 
denominated debt and issued new EUR denominated debt. The settled external GBP debt was treated as a net 
investment hedge until the time of settlement. 

The table below shows the extent to which the Group has net monetary assets (liabilities), excluding long-term 
debt, in currencies other than the functional currency of the Company.

As at
(Amounts in USD)

GBP

Euro

Indian Rupees

Swedish Krona

Australian Dollars

South African Rand

Papua New Guinea Kina

Canadian Dollars

Other
Total

Interest Rate Risk

Dec 31, 2018 Dec 31, 2017

148,033

9,837

15,614

4,828

6,106

4,063

2,454

774

6,787

198,496

114,865

11,403

14,866

8,040

4,038

4,781

3,179

447

10,856

172,475

Interest rate risk is the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate because 
of changes in market interest rates. The long-term debt which bears interest at floating rates is subject to interest 
rate cash flow risk resulting from market fluctuations in interest rates. Certain long-term debt bear interest at a 
fixed rate of interest, and as such are subject to interest rate price risk resulting from changes in fair value from 
market fluctuations in interest rates. A 1% appreciation (depreciation) in the interest rate would result in the 
following: 

For the year ended

Impact of a 1% increase in USD LIBOR interest rates for long-term debt on

net income (loss)

Impact of a 1% decrease in USD LIBOR interest rates for long-term debt on

net income (loss)

Impact of a 1% increase in interest rates above EURIBOR floor for long-term

debt on net income (loss)

2018

2017

(14,119)

(17,311)

8,610

1,820

(824)

—

Credit Risk

Credit risk is the risk of a financial loss to the Group if a customer or counterparty to a financial instrument fails 
to  meet  its  contractual  obligation.  Financial  instruments  that  potentially  expose  the  Group  to  significant 
concentrations of credit risk consist of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivables, and other receivables. 
The Group's investment policies are designed to mitigate the possibility of deterioration of principal, enhance 
the Group's ability to meet its liquidity needs and provide high returns within those parameters. The Group 

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ADVANZ PHARMA Corp. 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Stated in thousands of U.S. Dollars, except per share amounts and where otherwise stated)

monitors the collectability of accounts receivable and estimates loss allowance. As at December 31, 2018, the 
loss allowance was $2,189 (2017 – $2,777). 

Concentrations of credit risk

Financial instruments that potentially subject the Group to significant concentrations of credit risk primarily 
consist of accounts receivable. 

The Group evaluates the recoverability of its accounts receivable on an on-going basis. As of December 31, 
2018 the Group’s three largest U.S. wholesale customers account for approximately 29% or $33 million of net 
trade receivables and 19% or $102 million of total revenue for the year ended December 31, 2018. The Group 
does not consider there to be additional concentration risk within the ADVANZ PHARMA International segment.

Liquidity Risk

Liquidity risk is the risk that the Group will encounter difficulties in meeting its financial liability obligations 
as they become due. The Group has a planning and budgeting process in place to determine funds required to 
support the Group's normal operating requirements on an ongoing basis.  Since inception, the Group has financed 
its cash requirements primarily through issuances of securities, short-term borrowings and issuances of long-
term  debt.    The  Group  controls  liquidity  risk  through  management  of  working  capital,  cash  flows  and  the 
availability and sourcing of financing. 

The Group's primary source of liquidity is cash on hand and cash flows from operations not used for financing 
activities. In order to finance future acquisitions, the Group may consider combinations of debt and equity along 
with surplus cash on hand depending on the size of the acquisitions. Many factors, including, but not limited to, 
general market conditions, debt levels and our credit ratings, could impact our ability to issue securities and raise 
new debt on acceptable terms. 

The Group believes that following the Recapitalization Transaction, which resulted in a significant reduction in 
annual required amortization and interest payments on long-term debt, the Group's cash on hand in addition to 
cash flows expected to be generated from operations will provide sufficient liquidity to support the Group's 
ongoing business and financing cash flow requirements for at least, but not limited to, the next 12 months.

The following tables summarize the Group’s significant contractual maturities (on an undiscounted cash flow 
basis) as at December 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017:

As at

Financial Instruments

Trade payables and accrued
liabilities

Provisions

Long-term debt

Interest on long-term debt

< 3
months

3 to 6
months

6 months
to 1 year

1 to 2
years

2 to 5
years Thereafter

Dec 31, 2018

Total

92,883

25,877

—

—

—

—

—

—

21,089

63,268

1,243,717

1,349,163

101,741

294,774

83,330

577,624

122,830

358,042

1,327,047

2,045,547

92,883

21,459

5,272

24,629

144,243

—

2,008

5,272

19,767

27,047

—

2,410

10,545

53,383

66,338

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ADVANZ PHARMA Corp. 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Stated in thousands of U.S. Dollars, except per share amounts and where otherwise stated)

As at

Financial Instruments

Trade payables and accrued
liabilities

Provisions
Long-term debt (a)
Interest on long-term debt (b)
Purchase consideration payable

Cross currency swap liability

< 3
months

3 to 6
months

6 months
to 1 year

1 to 2
years

2 to 5
years Thereafter

95,345

26,130

3,688,418

106,568

1,000

114,431

—

3,902

—

—

—

—

4,031,892

3,902

—

4,064

—

—

1,000

—

5,064

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

1,000

11,191

1,000

15,191

—

—

— 114,431

1,000

11,191

1,000

4,054,049

Dec 31, 2017

Total

95,345

34,096

—

—

— 3,688,418

— 106,568

(a) Refer to Notes 2 and 14 for details on long-term debt classification as at December 31, 2017, as well as the 
CBCA proceedings.
(b) The contractual interest amount as at December 31, 2017 reflects the accrued interest payable on long-term 
debt.

20. Financial Instruments – Fair Value Estimation

Accounting classifications and fair values

The fair value of a financial asset or liability is the amount at which the instrument could be exchanged in a 
current transaction between willing parties, other than in a forced or liquidation sale. For the financial assets and 
liabilities of the Group, the fair values have been estimated as described below:

Cash and cash equivalents
Long-term debt

- approximates to the carrying amount;
-  based  on  quoted  price,  or  by  reference  to  observable  quoted 
prices for similar long-term debt;

Receivables and payables

- approximates to the carrying amount

The following table presents the fair value of financial assets and financial liabilities that are measured at fair 
value as at December 31, 2017, including their levels in the fair value hierarchy. There are no financial assets 
or liabilities that are measured at fair value as at December 31, 2018:

As at

Financial liabilities measured at fair
value through profit or loss

Purchase consideration

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Total

Dec 31, 2017

—

—

6,986

6,986

1,398

1,398

8,384

8,384

The current portion of purchase consideration as at December 31, 2018 is $nil (2017 - $1,835).        

Measurement of fair values

There were no transfers between Level 2 and Level 3 during the year.

During the year ended December 31, 2018 interest expense and changes in fair value of $425 (2017 - $1,297) 
related to purchase consideration was recognized in the consolidated statements of income (loss). 

On June 13, 2018, the outstanding deferred purchase consideration payable was settled for $1,500, resulting in 
a gain on purchase consideration settlement of $7,308 recorded in the consolidated statements of income (loss).

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ADVANZ PHARMA Corp. 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Stated in thousands of U.S. Dollars, except per share amounts and where otherwise stated)

21. Capital Management

The Group's capital management objectives are to safeguard its ability to provide returns for shareholders and 
benefits for other stakeholders, by ensuring it has sufficient cash resources to fund its activities, to pursue its 
commercialization  efforts  and  to  maintain  its  ongoing  operations.  The  Group  includes  long-term  debt  and 
shareholders’ equity (deficit) in the definition of capital. 

The below table sets forth the Company’s capital structure:

As at

Long-term debt (Note 14)

Shareholders' Equity (Deficit)

22. Segmented Reporting

Operating Segments

Dec 31, 2018 Dec 31, 2017

1,349,163

196,664

1,545,827

3,688,418
(1,910,513)
1,777,905

The Group has two reportable operating segments: ADVANZ PHARMA International and ADVANZ PHARMA 
North America, as well as a Corporate cost centre. A brief description of each is as follows:

ADVANZ PHARMA International 

The ADVANZ  PHARMA  International  segment  consists  of  a  diversified  portfolio  of  branded  and  generic 
products that are sold to wholesalers, hospitals and pharmacies in over 90 countries. The ADVANZ PHARMA 
International  segment  specializes  in  the  acquisition,  licensing  and  development  of  off-patent  prescription 
medicines, which may be niche, hard to make products. The segment’s over 200 products are manufactured and 
sold through an out-sourced manufacturing network and marketed internationally through a combination of 
direct  sales  and  local  distribution  relationships.  The  ADVANZ  PHARMA  International  segment  operates 
primarily outside of the North American marketplace.   

ADVANZ PHARMA North America

The ADVANZ PHARMA North America segment has a diversified product portfolio that focuses primarily on 
the U.S. pharmaceutical market. These products include, but are not limited to, Donnatal® for the treatment of 
irritable bowel syndrome; Zonegran® for the treatment of partial seizures in adults with epilepsy; Nilandron® 
for the treatment of metastatic prostate cancer; Lanoxin® for the treatment of mild to moderate heart failure and 
atrial fibrillation; Plaquenil® for the treatment of lupus and rheumatoid arthritis; and Photofrin® for the treatment 
of certain types of cancer. ADVANZ PHARMA North America’s product portfolio consists of branded products 
and authorized generic contracts. The segment’s products are manufactured through an out-sourced production 
network and sold primarily through a third party distribution network in the U.S.  

Corporate

The corporate cost centre represents certain centralized costs including costs associated with the Group's office 
located in Canada and costs associated with being a public reporting entity.  

The following tables set forth operating income (loss), goodwill, total assets and total liabilities by reportable 
operating segment for the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017. 

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ADVANZ PHARMA Corp. 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Stated in thousands of U.S. Dollars, except per share amounts and where otherwise stated)

ADVANZ
PHARMA
International

ADVANZ
PHARMA
North America

Corporate

Year ended
Dec 31, 2018

Revenue

Cost of sales
Gross profit

Operating expenses

General and administrative

Selling and marketing

Research and development

Restructuring related, acquisition and other

Share based compensation

Amortization of intangible assets

Impairments

Depreciation expense

Fair value (gain) loss
Total operating expenses

403,653

148,943

254,710

27,841

24,367

22,707

12,050

—

181,891

57,560

1,437

—

327,853

133,333

26,946

106,387

5,276

12,508

7,001

3,540

—

68,431

—

96

425

—

—

—

11,103

—

—

85,382

2,537

60

—

187

—

536,986

175,889

361,097

44,220

36,875

29,708

100,972

2,537

250,382

57,560

1,720

425

97,277

99,269

524,399

Operating income (loss) for the year

(73,143)

9,110

(99,269)

(163,302)

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ADVANZ PHARMA Corp. 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Stated in thousands of U.S. Dollars, except per share amounts and where otherwise stated)

Revenue

Cost of sales
Gross profit

Operating expenses

General and administrative

Selling and marketing

Research and development

Restructuring related, acquisition and other

Share based compensation

Amortization of intangible assets

Impairments

Depreciation expense

Fair value (gain) loss
Total operating expenses

ADVANZ
PHARMA
International

ADVANZ
PHARMA
North America

Corporate

Year ended
Dec 31, 2017

465,400

157,586

307,814

23,150

25,900

22,342

13,945

—

128,024

1,043,566

1,619

263

160,769

33,046

127,723

6,874

12,366

9,140
(2,328)
2

98,354

151,199

92

547

—

—

—

626,169

190,632

435,537

20,666

—

—

35,161

8,709

47

—

251

596

50,690

38,266

31,482

46,778

8,711

226,425

1,194,765

1,962

1,406

1,258,809

276,246

65,430

1,600,485

Operating income (loss) for the year

(950,995)

(148,523)

(65,430)

(1,164,948)

Income (loss) from continuing operations before tax includes the total operating income (loss) from above plus 
other income and expense which do not form part of any reportable operating segment.

As at

Goodwill

Total assets

ADVANZ
PHARMA
International

ADVANZ
PHARMA
North America

Corporate

Total
Dec 31, 2018

204,818

27,966

—

232,784

1,326,526

473,713

30,705

1,830,944

Total liabilities

223,135

42,138

1,369,007

1,634,280

As at

Goodwill

Total assets

216,991

27,966

—

244,957

Dec 31, 2017

1,670,351

543,530

108,454

2,322,335

Total liabilities

373,166

48,895

3,810,787

4,232,848

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ADVANZ PHARMA Corp. 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Stated in thousands of U.S. Dollars, except per share amounts and where otherwise stated)

Geographic Information

The Group has major operations in Barbados, Canada, Ireland, Jersey, the U.S. and the U.K. 

The following table sets forth revenue by geographic location based on contracted entity (excluding inter-
company transactions):

For the year ended

Revenue

For the year ended

Revenue

Barbados
123,366

Barbados
153,461

United 
States
9,967

United
Kingdom &
Jersey
246,311

United 
States
7,308

United
Kingdom &
Jersey
301,360

Dec 31, 2018

Ireland
15,592

All other
countries
141,750

Total
536,986

Dec 31, 2017

Ireland
14,710

All other
countries
149,330

Total
626,169

Product Revenue by Category

ADVANZ PHARMA International

For the year ended

Branded

Generics

Total

ADVANZ PHARMA North America

For the year ended

Branded

Authorized Generics and other

Total

Dec 31, 2018

Dec 31, 2017

200,210

203,443

403,653

201,496

263,904

465,400

Dec 31, 2018

Dec 31, 2017

118,454

14,879

133,333

129,860

30,909

160,769

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ADVANZ PHARMA Corp. 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Stated in thousands of U.S. Dollars, except per share amounts and where otherwise stated)

The following table sets forth assets and liabilities by geographic location (excluding inter-company balances 
and investments in subsidiaries):

As at

Dec 31, 2018

Barbados

Canada

United 
States

United
Kingdom
& Jersey

Ireland

All other 
countries (1)

Total

Current assets
Non-current assets

83,129
366,418

30,594
111

9,859
14,307

166,537
898,805

106,613
43,251

47,405
444,137
63,915 1,386,807

Total assets

449,547

30,705

24,166 1,065,342

149,864

111,320 1,830,944

Current liabilities
Non-current liabilities

40,326

40,481
898 1,328,526

914
—

78,258
86,279

29,271
—

11,731
200,981
17,596 1,433,299

Total liabilities

41,224 1,369,007

914

164,537

29,271

29,327 1,634,280

As at

Dec 31, 2017

Barbados

Canada

United 
States

United
Kingdom
& Jersey

Ireland

All other 
countries (1)

Total

Current assets
Non-current assets

86,342
433,083

108,021
433

213,441
10,323
13,782 1,153,633

105,320
69,890

567,608
44,161
83,906 1,754,727

Total assets

519,425

108,454

24,105 1,367,074

175,210

128,067 2,322,335

Current liabilities
Non-current liabilities

38,800 3,810,787
—
7,569

2,526

201,629
— 112,207

33,206
—

4,056 4,091,004
141,844
22,068

Total liabilities

46,369 3,810,787

2,526

313,836

33,206

26,124 4,232,848

Notes:
(1) All other countries is comprised primarily of Australia, India, Netherlands and Sweden.

23. Related Party Transactions

(a)  Compensation of Directors and Key Management

Compensation consisting of salaries, performance and retention bonuses, other benefits, severance and director 
fees to key management personnel and directors for the year ended December 31, 2018 amounted to $17,982
(2017 - $10,721). The compensation expense includes severance amounts of $11,721, net of previously accrued 
performance incentive and retention amounts, paid, or payable, to the former Chief Executive Officer, Chief 
Financial Officer, Chief Corporate Development Officer and Chief Legal Officer.

Share based compensation (recovery) expense recorded for key management and directors, for the year ended
December 31, 2018 amounted to $250 (2017 - $4,804). The share based compensation (recovery) expense for 
the period includes the reversal of forfeited RSUs held by the former Chief Executive Officer of the Company.

Certain  current  employees  of  the ADVANZ  PHARMA  International  segment  had  an  equity  interest  in  the 
ADVANZ PHARMA International segment at the time of its sale to the Company in October 2015.  As a result, 
pursuant to the share purchase agreement entered into by the Company in connection with the acquisition of the 

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ADVANZ PHARMA Corp. 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Stated in thousands of U.S. Dollars, except per share amounts and where otherwise stated)

ADVANZ PHARMA International segment, these employees received a portion of the consideration paid by 
the  Company  to  the  vendors  of  the  ADVANZ  PHARMA  International  segment  (including  the  earn-out 
consideration paid in December 2016 and February 2017, respectively).

(b)  Recapitalization Transaction

As a result of the Recapitalization Transaction funds for which GSO Capital Partners LP or its affiliates acts as 
investment manager, advisor or sub-advisor ("GSO") and funds for which Solus Alternative Asset Management 
LP or its affiliates acts as investment manager, advisor or sub-advisor ("Solus"), are now considered to be related 
parties in accordance with IFRS and also hold a portion of the Group's long-term debt.  

(c)  Employee Loan

As at December 31, 2018, there was an employee loan outstanding in the amount of $6, which was subsequently 
repaid. 

24. Nature of expenses

The nature of expenses included in cost of sales and operating expenses are as follows:

For the year ended

Production, manufacturing and distribution costs

Dec 31, 2018 Dec 31, 2017

175,889

190,632

Salaries, bonus and benefits

Sales and marketing expenses

Research and development expenses

Share-based compensation expense

Amortization and depreciation

Impairments

Fair value (gain) loss

Professional fees including those related to restructuring costs

Travel expenses

Rent and facilities

Other expenses
Total

43,317

23,699

20,291

2,537

252,102

57,560

425

111,054

3,221

2,799

7,394

46,462

24,996

21,962

8,711

228,387

1,194,765

1,406

51,441

2,953

2,764

16,638

700,288

1,791,117

Restructuring related, acquisition and other costs for the year ended December 31, 2018 was $100,972. The 
expense includes $74,802 of costs associated with the Company's Recapitalization Transaction (which includes 
costs of the Company's advisors and advisors of the debtholders involved in the Recapitalization Transaction 
(refer to Note 2)), $1,375 of employee retention costs, $15,977 of costs related to severance, and $7,054 of costs 
related to ongoing regulatory matters in connection with the CMA investigations (refer to Note 18 for further 
details). The remaining costs relate primarily to the class action lawsuits involving the Company.

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ADVANZ PHARMA Corp. 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Stated in thousands of U.S. Dollars, except per share amounts and where otherwise stated)

25. Non-cash working capital

Changes in non-cash working capital is comprised of:

For the year ended
Accounts receivable
Inventory
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
Trade payable and accrued liabilities
Provisions
Other liabilities
Changes in non-cash working capital

Dec 31, 2018 Dec 31, 2017
29,547
15,437
981
(9,483)
5,988
(30)
42,440

33,544
3,168
(8,293)
744
(8,536)
672
21,299

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