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2019

ANNUAL REPORT

BUILDING TO

LEAD

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BUILDING TO

LEAD

This is more than an action or a  
corporate mantra. It is the idea that  
drives us, energizes us, propels us  
forward and moves our Innovation, 
Portfolio and Productivity (IPP) strategy 
“flywheel.” Elanco only exists today 
because of the agility and decisiveness 
of two executives, who upon hatching 
a new idea on a plane, immediately 
rerouted their business trip to act 
on the opportunity. Every day, our 
employees build on the same creative 
tension to uncover innovation and new 
opportunities to serve customers. Every 
day, Elanco employees around the world 
are working to build a leading animal 
health company that will make a  
tangible difference in advancing  
the health of animals, people  
and the planet. 

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CEO 
LETTER 

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FINANCIAL
RESULTS

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BAYER 
ANIMAL 
HEALTH

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CHAIRMAN 
Q&A

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2020 
OUTLOOK

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IPP 
STRATEGY

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ELANCO'S  
HEALTHY  
PURPOSE

MY FELLOW

SHAREHOLDERS 

In 2019, our first full calendar year as an independent company,  

we made significant progress on our journey to create a strong, 

well-positioned and fit-for-purpose Elanco. We also challenged 

people around the world to rediscover the power of healthy 

animals and the positive impact they have on our lives as  

we made meaningful strides in fulfilling our vision of Food  

and Companionship Enriching Life.  

Our targeted, value-generating Innovation, Portfolio 
and Productivity (IPP) strategy continued to drive 
us forward. IPP is clear. It’s proven. It’s working. The 
attractive and growing animal health market also 
continued to demonstrate solid fundamentals that 
further fueled our progress. Thanks in large part to the 
strong foundation we established prior to our initial 
public offering (IPO) on the New York Stock Exchange 
(NYSE), our global team became even more agile to 
execute our plans with increasing speed as we build 
Elanco into a leading animal health company. 

And as we build our company, we do so in a way that 
ensures Elanco can play a pivotal role in addressing 
some of the most challenging societal issues, from 
physical health (malnutrition, obesity, stunting and 
diabetes); mental health (social isolation and anxiety); 
to environmental health and sustainability. 

JEFFREY SIMMONS
PRESIDENT AND CEO

In my 30 years in this business, 
animal health and agriculture 
have never been more relevant. 

As a new independent company, we 
fully believe purpose, our relevance 
and the value we bring to society will 
be the engine that propels us. We 
established Elanco’s Healthy PurposeSM, 
our CSR and sustainability framework, 
that seeks to guide how we deliver 
solutions to a variety of global issues 
and build value to all stakeholders 
for the long term. From our vantage 
point, the need to meet the growing 
demand for protein and quality 
nutrition, to address for social isolation 
and environmental stability, are of 
paramount importance. 

We also believe healthy animals 
will be the X-factor the world has 
been seeking. Animals are the game-
changing variable that we believe will 
unlock solutions to these seemingly 
disconnected issues of physical, mental 
and environmental health. It should 
not be surprising to think that cats, 
cows and chickens may hold the real 
solutions to today’s biggest issues. It 
also means farmers and veterinarians 
are increasingly important to the 
biggest societal issues of today.

We will make a difference through 
our products, services, expertise 
and our newly formed Elanco 
Foundation, established in 2019. 
The Elanco Foundation will expand 
Elanco’s commitment to our purpose-
driven culture by supporting causes 
that further our vision of Food 
and Companionship Enriching Life. 
The Elanco Foundation will focus 
on philanthropic investments, 
strategic partnerships and volunteer 
engagements that advance the well-
being of people and animals. You 
can read more about these 

efforts and our impact to date 

later in this report.

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As I look at the state of Elanco  
today, it is clear that the freedom  
to operate as a stand-alone  
company has had a tremendous  
impact on our people, processes  
and speed of decision-making.

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We have taken actions that enhanced productivity and 

drove efficiencies throughout the company, such as 

streamlining distributor relationships in the U.S. companion 

animal space and reducing the number of contract 

manufacturing organizations. You’ll find further details on 

these efforts in the productivity portion of this report.

Elanco continues to become a  
stronger, more agile and fit-for-
purpose organization, leveraging  
the advantages of a singular focus  
on animal health and a portfolio  
approach as we build for the next  
era of our growth. 

The Elanco team is focused and in 
execution mode. We progressed 
development of innovative products 
for customers, adjusted go-to-market 
models in several international 
markets, restructured parts of our 
company to enhance operational 
efficiency, continued to foster an 
inclusive environment for employees 
and launched our Healthy Purpose 
CSR and sustainability framework to 
address major societal needs. We also 
announced several transformative and 
complimentary business development 
actions that bolster our portfolio and 
are expected to position Elanco as a 
leader in the animal health industry  
for the long term. 

Our announced acquisition of Bayer 
Animal Health certainly dominated the 
headlines for us in the second half of 
2019. This acquisition is an important 
action that we expect will strengthen 
and accelerate our IPP strategy. It will 

add new products to our portfolio, 
deepen our geographic presence  
in key international markets and  
create a leadership position in the 
increasingly important direct-to-
consumer channel. This will enable  
us to meet pet owners where they  
want to shop, with the product that  
are most important to them. It will  
also put us in a better position to  
make a difference in the lives of people 
and pets as we can reach deeper into 
communities around the world. From 
a companionship standpoint, animals 
make us happier, more connected 
people. Given the impact of pets on 
our health, imagine if we could extend 
their lives by an additional year or two, 
keeping them an active, healthy part  
of our family, longer. 

While the long-term value and 
transformative nature of this 
acquisition is clear, it’s important  
to remember that this transaction 
– along with our other business 
development actions – is just 
one element in our overall 
strategy of building 
toward our next era  
of growth. 

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In addition to the announcement of the Bayer Animal 
Health acquisition, we acquired Aratana Therapeutics, Inc., 
a companion animal therapeutics company, and Prevtec 
Microbia Inc., a swine vaccine company. Prevtec, maker of our 
currently marketed Coliprotec® line of swine vaccines, further 
enhances our swine innovation efforts to provide antibiotic alternatives. 
Aratana brings us full ownership of Galliprant®, a first-of-its-kind NSAID that 
treats canine osteoarthritis pain and inflammation. It also brings additional 
marketed products like Entyce®, the only FDA-approved veterinary therapeutic 
to stimulate appetite in dogs, which we successfully added to a major national 
veterinary hospital chain with 1,000-plus locations. We also gained NOCITA®, a 
long-acting local anesthetic that provides up to 72 hours of post-operative pain 
relief following certain surgeries in dogs and cats. We extended our customer 
base for this new product with 30% of sales coming from new clinics. We also 
took advantage of these new products to increase our engagement with new 
customers, including mobile surgeons and oncologists. Finally, the Aratana 
acquisition adds an additional novel companion animal therapeutics program to 
our pipeline, further bolstering our presence in this attractive, growing space. 

Additionally, Elanco completed a commercialization agreement with VetDC for  
the first, FDA-conditionally approved canine lymphoma treatment. Cancer 
continues to be one of the leading disease-related causes of death in dogs 
and cats – and an important health concern for dog owners. To support these 
investments, Elanco formed one of the industry’s first dedicated veterinary 
specialty sales force to better serve this market, one of the fastest-growing 
segments in veterinary medicine. 

We also made tremendous progress on our separation from  

Eli Lilly and Company, building our stand-alone, fit-for-purpose 

capabilities as an independent animal health company. 

We have completed the transformation of our HR systems. At the end of 2019, 
we had exited 65% of the Transitional Services Agreements with Lilly, with the 
remainder primarily supporting the completion of our independent enterprise 
resource planning system, which will go live in early 2021. We are on track to  
stand up the independent Elanco.

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As we enter 2020, we will continue 

to execute on our IPP strategy with 

a focus on improving profitability 

margins and ensuring a continuous 

pipeline flow. We expect to see 

continued growth from recently 

launched products as we weather 

competitive, trade and policy 

headwinds facing our business. With 

the expectation of a mid-year close 

on the Bayer acquisition, we expect 

to see the combined company take 

shape in the second half of 2020. 

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$1.06

Adjusted EPS

$3.1B

2019 Total Revenue

220 bps

Gross Margin Improvement

FINANCIAL

RESULTS

The targeted, value-generating strategy we put in place prior to our IPO continued 
to deliver value for us throughout 2019. For the full year 2019, Elanco total revenue 
grew 2% at constant currency to $3.1 billion. Core revenue, excluding strategic 
exits, grew 3% at constant currency to $3.0 billion and our targeted growth 
categories grew 7%. Full-year 2019 earnings per share was $0.18 on a reported 
basis and $1.06 on an adjusted basis. 

We achieved these results despite facing significant revenue headwinds due 
to unprecedented disease and drought, a supply disruption from a contract 
manufacturer, regulatory and trade factors. The most substantial headwind to  
the industry was from African Swine Fever (ASF), a deadly viral disease that 
decimated the China swine herd – the largest pork producing country in the 
world. To put this impact into context, likely one-third of the global swine herd 
was lost to the disease. Approximately one-third of this gap is expected to be 
filled through imports, driving continued high pork prices on the continent. In 
December 2019, China set record highs for meat and poultry imports in both 
tonnage and value. We expect to see recovery begin in 2020, with a focus on 
modernization of the industry and rebuilding of the hog population. 

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Despite these challenges,  

we grew sales, increased our  

margins and strengthened our 

foundation for long-term growth and  

value creation. These achievements – in 

light of these factors – are remarkable 

for a newly independent public 

company and largely in thanks to  

three key elements.

First, our success in 2019 demonstrates 
the value of a portfolio approach that 
is diversified across species, categories 
and geographies. This approach helps 
balance us and provides downside 
protection, despite what disease 
challenges, market or macroeconomic 
conditions we might encounter. 

Second, although we are early in our 
journey as an independent company, 
we have a rich history and are in 

execution mode. We have proven this by our ability to efficiently and effectively 
deliver against the strategy we put into place before our IPO. In particular, 
our productivity agenda exemplifies our execution mindset as we continue to 
streamline our business, align with customer needs around the globe, expand 
margins and create value for our shareholders, and other stakeholders. 

The third element is our Elanco team. This became clear to me, as we advanced 
through the year and faced a number of environmental challenges. I saw our 
purpose-driven culture of ownership and our team’s passion for our industry fuel 
their deep need to make a difference in their communities and around the world. 
I was struck by their strength and resilience to advance the health of animals, 
people and the planet – no matter what challenges they faced in 2019. 

This resilience and commitment from our team continues as we now 
navigate the new challenges presented in 2020. Our team’s global 
response to the COVID-19 pandemic has been remarkable by 
adapting to a new normal and remaining grounded in our 
commitments to our employees and customers. We 
have seamlessly transitioned to a remote workplace 
while ensuring critical products get to farmers, 
veterinarians and pet owners. Our values of 
respect, integrity and excellence have never 
been so important or so evident as we do 
our part to flatten the COVID-19 curve, 
while ensuring we meet the needs  
of animals around the world. 

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BAYER

ANIMAL HEALTH

Our vision of combining two focused animal health businesses,  

unbound by the distraction of human pharma, will result in an  

increased ability to deliver for farmers, veterinarians and pet owners.

The acquisition of  

Bayer Animal Health will  

strengthen and accelerate 

Elanco’s IPP strategy,  

adding the scale and 

capabilities to position  

us as a leader in the  

market long term. 

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Our vision of combining two focused animal health businesses,  

unbound by the distraction of human pharma, will result in an  

increased ability to deliver for farmers, veterinarians and pet owners.

We remain excited and are even 
more confident in the importance 
of our pending addition of Bayer 
AG’s Animal Health business. We are 
encouraged by the progress from a 
regulatory, financing and integration 
planning perspective, as well as 
Bayer's underlying market positioning 
and performance. 

business to nearly 50% of our 
revenues, has always been  
part of our strategic growth plans. 
The complementary nature of the 
transaction, combining Elanco’s long-
standing focus on the veterinarian 
with Bayer Animal Health’s direct-to-
consumer expertise, will open new 
opportunities to fuel our growth.

With the addition of Bayer Animal 
Health, we have the opportunity to 
accelerate many of the plans we’ve 
had in place since we first began our 
journey to independence. This enables 
us to more quickly take a major leap 
forward in our intentional portfolio mix 
transformation. That transformation, 
which will bring our Companion Animal 

We believe our enhanced capabilities 
and knowledge will enable us to better 
support our veterinarians by creating 
a bridge between pet owners and the 
veterinarians where relationships 
do not exist today. The pet owner is 
increasingly more influential in the 
care decisions for their animals, and 
the ability to meet them where they 
choose to shop is key to expanding 
this portion of our business. The 
combination with Bayer Animal Health 
positions Elanco as an omnichannel 
leader by providing us with a trusted 
and established mechanism to reach 
the one-third of pet owners who do  
not visit a veterinarian. 

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Both teams are working  

hard to bring all the pieces 

together to achieve our  

goal of a mid-2020  

deal close. 

EXPECTED BENEFITS OF  

BAYER ANIMAL HEALTH ACQUISITION

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With the 

emergence of the 
COVID-19 pandemic, 
the American Veterinary 

Medical Association and 
similar organizations around the 

world have recommended limiting 
patient care to acutely ill animals and 
emergencies, rescheduling annual exams 

and elective procedures. As a result, the 
use and importance of telemedicine and direct 

shipment of medicines will continue to increase. 
This means being able to reach consumers through 
alternative channels is critical and underscores the 
significance and value of our pending acquisition. 

We continue to make solid progress toward closing 
the transaction. We secured all necessary financing 
during the first quarter. Our conversations with the 
various regulatory agencies across the world continue 
to yield positive progress, and we’ve received 
clearance from China, Colombia, Ukraine and Turkey 
as of publication of this letter. We also announced 
several divestitures including the sale of the global 
rights to Osurnia®, U.S. rights to Capstar® and the 
European Economic Area rights to Vecoxan®, as well  
as Drontal® and Profender® from the Bayer portfolio. 

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EXPECTED BENEFITS OF  
BAYER ANIMAL HEALTH ACQUISITION

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THE 
CUSTOMER

INNOVATION

PORTFOLIO

PRODUCTIVITY

•  Augments Elanco’s strong  
  R&D pipeline with eight key  
  development projects and  
  more than 30 life cycle  
  products, resulting in an  
  expected five launch  
  equivalents between  
  2020 and 2024.

•  Adds capabilities for R&D  
  platforms in key areas along  
  with innovative dosing and  
  delivery technology platforms. 

•  Provides access rights to  
  Bayer’s Crop Science R&D  
  pipeline and deprioritized  
  clinical pharma assets.

•  Accelerates Elanco’s portfolio  
transformation by elevating  

  our Companion Animal  
  business to nearly 50%, and  
  nearly triples international  
  pet business. 

•  Broadens our parasiticide  
  portfolio with topical  
treatments and collars.

•  Propels Elanco into expanding  
  pet e-commerce and retail spaces.

•  In the Food Animal business,  
  adds a number of anchor cattle  
  brands, enhances global bio- 
  protection portfolio and expands  
  Elanco’s aqua presence into  
  warm water fish. 

•  Expected to deliver adjusted  
  EPS accretion in the first full- 
  year post-close and high single  
to low double-digit percent  

  accretion by the end of year two. 

•  Accelerates opportunity to  
  achieve 60% gross margin  
  and 31% adjusted EBITDA  
  margin faster than on a stand- 
  alone basis.

•  Expected to generate operating  
  cash flow of approximately  
  $1 billion annually by the end  
  of the third year.

•  Expected to deliver $275 million  
to $300 million in synergies by  

  year 2025.

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Q&A WITH ELANCO BOARD CHAIRMAN 
R. DAVID HOOVER

Elanco accomplished much in 2019 …  
what are you most proud of?

Among our many accomplishments, two  
stand out. The most impressive was separating 
Elanco from Lilly. Through that process, Elanco 
was able to amplify its unique identity and 
focus without missing a step operationally. 
The second accomplishment is how Elanco 
continues achieving its goals. I vividly  
remember sitting in an early investor 
presentation where the team detailed Elanco’s 
IPP growth plan. Since that day, I’ve watched 
Elanco achieve goal after goal – as promised – 
even in the face of industry headwinds.  
This level of focus and execution position  
us extraordinarily well for the future. 

Elanco is on a journey to be a leading animal 
health company. From your position, where  
do you see us today in that journey?

We took a big step forward when we made 
the decision to acquire the Bayer Animal 
Health business. We had a responsibility to 
shareholders, customers and everyone we 
impact to take a serious look at it. I couldn’t 
be more pleased with the work that went into 
crafting such a strong deal for Elanco. The 
team undertook the most robust diligence 
process I’ve seen, and we’re seeing those 
expectations begin to unfold. 

I’m even more impressed watching Elanco's 
employees maintain their focus on our IPP 
strategy in the midst of our stand-up and 
acquisition efforts. We can only achieve our 
IPP imperatives with a focused, agile approach 
– an essential in this day and age. Our culture  
of ownership is real … you can tell our teams 

feel like this business belongs to them 
and they care deeply about it. I believe 
this ownership mentality is driven by our 
team’s dedication to our vision: Food and 
Companionship Enriching Life. We carry such 
a big responsibility in what we do and the 
services we provide. It’s clear that every Elanco 
employee, from our CEO to our newest team 
members, is guided by our vision. 

Part of a board’s job is to measure the 
executive team on its performance to make 
sure we position the business for long-term 
success. What’s your approach to this?

At Elanco, we have an excellent system  
in place that enables us to get into detailed 
short- and long-term planning, both 
operationally and strategically. As we execute 
those plans, we measure … and as a board, 
we measure the executive team by that 
performance. The leadership team does a 
great job communicating to the board, and the 
entire enterprise, the goals we must achieve 
to drive Elanco forward. Compensation, 
particularly the use of equity, is well aligned 
to the achievement of these goals both at 
the senior executive level and across the 
organization. The key metrics that drive 
success – sales growth, gross margin and 
innovation – are clear and everyone has a  
role to play. The most important thing we 
can do as directors is to keep our "nose in 
and fingers out" of the business. By that I 
mean, we’re not trying to run the company, 
but provide ongoing guidance from our 
experiences to generate ideas that the  
teams can use to achieve our goals. 

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How does the board hold  
executives accountable for  
the company’s performance? 

We have strong systems and 
accountability built into the business. 
We create individual goals that are 
consistent with the long-term vision and 
goals of the company. These include tangible 
goals such as sales growth and margin 
expansion, and some intangible, including 
culture, diversity and inclusion, sustainability 
and creating a welcoming environment. We 
tie executive compensation to both kinds of 
goals. As we’re focused on ownership, we tie 
our performance goals for our executives to 
an equity vesting schedule that encourages 
a focus on achieving individual and company 
goals over the long term. 

Tell us what you think is unique about the 
Elanco board and how you ensure that the 
board is engaged and focused?

I’ve had the good fortune to serve on a 
number of boards over the years, and I believe  
this is one of the most focused, dedicated 
boards that I’ve been a part of. We had the 
good fortune to build a board from the 
ground up after the separation, which gave 
us the chance to take a thoughtful approach 
to membership. We’ve built a diverse group, 
ensuring we have the right variety of skills, 
life and business experiences to best guide 
an animal health company. I’m proud to be 
part of a board that is engaged, transparent 
and, I believe, communicates well with our 
management team. 

We talk a lot about building a “fit-for-purpose” 
Elanco. In your words, what does that mean? 

That’s been a consistent theme throughout 
2019. As an animal health company, we’re 
not human pharma; we’re a unique animal – 
pardon the pun! Our processes and focus are 
different, as is how we go to market and what

R. DAVID HOOVER 
CHAIRMAN, ELANCO  
AND RETIRED CEO  
BALL CORP. 

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our customers want, from the vet to the 
consumer. We must operate in a way that 
meets all of them where they are. We can’t  
do that with a cookie-cutter approach or  
by trying to be all things to all stakeholders. 
We develop, test and implement what  
works for Elanco, our customers and  
other stakeholders we serve. 

You’ve been part of this journey since the very 
beginning of our separation. What excites you 
most about the company?

As an Indiana native who grew up on a farm 
not far from the Greenfield headquarters,  
I have a personal connection to our business. 
Our vision – Food and Companionship 
Enriching Life – connects with me on a 
personal level. Considering what we do, 
and the impact companionship and proper 
nutrition have on people’s lives, we’re fulfilling 
and enhancing basic human needs every day. 
It’s amazing and fulfilling to be a part of that. 
It’s also energizing to see the same level of 
connection to our mission and the level of 
commitment it generates in every employee.  
I feel truly blessed to be a part of it. 

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2020
OUTLOOK

2020 will be a  

transformative year  

for Elanco as we build  

the foundation for  

our next era of growth  

and leadership.

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As we look ahead to the opportunities and  
challenges 2020 will bring, I remain confident in 
Elanco’s long-term strategy and commitments to  
our stakeholders. We enter 2020 well-positioned  
with strong growth categories, opportunities to 
achieve further margin expansion, and driving 
innovation with 20 expected launch equivalents 
between now and 2024.This grows to 25 launch 
equivalents with the addition of the Bayer Animal 
Health business. Overall, the underlying industry 
fundamentals remain strong, and the diversity of  
the global Elanco business across farm animals  
and pets provides durability and balance. 

These fundamentals include pets are living longer, 
and pet ownership is on the rise. Pet owners are 
influencing care decisions more than ever, while 
the veterinarian continues to play a vital role at the 
center of pet health. E-commerce continues to grow, 
particularly in the U.S., making our omnichannel 
strategy a competitive advantage as we build for  
the future. Emerging markets are driving protein 
growth as the demand for meat, milk, fish and  
eggs remains unquenched. 

We are resolute in our acquisition of Bayer AG’s 
Animal Health business as it adds to our position  
as a growing leader in animal health for the long 
term. We continue to target closing the acquisition 
in mid-2020. The combined company will open a 
number of global growth opportunities for Elanco, 
while expanding our capacity and capabilities 
to deliver new innovation and integrate proven 
technologies into our current offerings. This 
acquisition also enables us to both better serve 
veterinarians and give us a direct channel to meet 
consumers where and how they want to shop in  
our increasingly online, on-demand world. 

The COVID-19 global pandemic has shined a  

bright light on the interconnectivity of our  
global population’s health and wellness. 
Elanco occupies a unique space in the 

world – where we have an impact on 
the nutritional health of people  

and the comfort and 

companionship that pets 

provide. Today’s unprecedented environment 
underscores the importance of a safe, affordable 
food supply, particularly meat, milk and eggs and the 
importance of healthy pets and the companionship 
they bring to millions, especially in this time of social 
distancing. And we are prepared to do our part as we 
impact the lives of people around the world through 
our critical work. 

As we look to the base of Elanco's business, Elanco 
remains well positioned and confident in our ability 
to deliver value to farmers, veterinarians and pet 
owners. We will drive continued growth of our newly 
launched products, capitalize on the growing and 
shifting demand for protein, expand our aqua capacity  
and bolster our specialty vet channel presence.

African Swine Fever (ASF) will continue to play a role 
in animal health. Overall, we expect ASF to be largely 
neutral for the year as producers in China and across 
Asia look to move to more modernized production 
practices and rebuild the sow population in the 
second half of 2020. We will also have a full year of 
generic competition for Rumensin® in the United 
States, as well as other competitive product launches. 

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, we will keep a 
close eye on foreign currency exchange rates, changes 
from supply chain partners, the impact of at least 
short-term decline in veterinary clinic visits and shifts 
to direct shipment and alternative purchase channels. 
While these unknowns make planning difficult, the 
resilient nature of Elanco's employees and our deep 
connections with our stakeholders, as well as the 
durability of our industry, will prevail. 

Over the long-term, Elanco is 

well positioned to build value 

for customers, employees, 

shareholders and all stakeholders. 

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THANK YOU FOR A 

GREAT YEAR

As we close the book on 2019,  

I want to take a moment to thank all of  

those who made this historic year possible. 

First, to our customers and 
partners who continue to 
work with us day after day: 
you are the reason Elanco 

exists, and we thank you for the opportunity to not only work with you, but also to earn 
your trust every day. Together, we’re working to solve big issues that make a difference 
globally as we improve the health of animals around the world.

Thank you to the global Elanco team, whose passion and strong sense of ownership 
helped us capitalize on the opportunities that presented themselves in 2019. The 
challenges you’ve risen to and the sacrifices you’ve made have enabled us to build a 
fit-for-purpose Elanco, positioned for sustained growth as an industry leader.

To our shareholders, thank you for your continued belief in our strategy and ability to 
create value for you as we work to ensure healthier animals, people and the planet.

And finally, thank you to our Board of Directors, whose advice, wisdom and insight 
have been invaluable over and over this past year. Thank you for believing in Elanco’s 
mission and being a part of our journey. 

I could not be more excited about the progress we’ve made and the accomplishments 
of our team in 2019. The need for a focus on animal health and innovation is 
clearly evident, and our team has never been more ready or well positioned to 
deliver. There is more to be done, particularly when it comes to advancing 
our vision of Food and Companionship Enriching Life … and we look 
forward to the journey ahead.

Jeff Simmons 
President and Chief Executive Officer

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EXECUTIVE

COMMITTEE

Jeffrey N. Simmons  
President and CEO 

Ramiro M. Cabral 
Executive Vice President,  
Elanco International

Aaron Schacht 
Executive Vice President,  
Innovation, Regulatory and  
Business Development

Sarena Lin 
Executive Vice President,  
Global Marketing, Corporate 
Strategy & Transformation  

Michael-Bryant Hicks 
Executive Vice President,  
General Counsel and  
Corporate Secretary

David Kinard 
Executive Vice President,  
Human Resources

David Urbanek 
Executive Vice President,  
Manufacturing and Quality

Todd S. Young   
Executive Vice President,  
Chief Financial Officer

FRONT ROW (left to right)

Sarena Lin

David Urbanek

David Kinard

BACK ROW (left to right)

Ramiro M. Cabral

Aaron Schacht 

Jeffrey N. Simmons

Todd S. Young

Michael-Bryant Hicks

As of Jan. 1, 2020

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DELIVERING IN 2019 ON 

OUR IPP STRATEGY

THE 
CUSTOMER

INNOVATION

PORTFOLIO 

PRODUCTIVITY 

Sustainable Flow of Innovation 

Driving Growth of the Portfolio 

Unlocking Value 

•  Revenue from innovation  

increased 60% year over year  
to $439.2 million 

•  2019 Core Elanco1 revenue  
  $3.0 billion, +3%2 at  
  constant currency 

•  Newly launched or acquired  
  products represented 14%  
  of total revenue 

•  Integrated Aratana and Prevtec  
  assets into pipeline

•  20 expected launch equivalents  
  between 2020 and 2024  

•  Targeted growth categories  
  represent 61% of total revenue 

•  Revenue in alternative channels  
in the U.S. more than doubled  
the past two years 

•  Launched specialty sales  

force to focus on specialized  

  approaches in vet care, i.e.,  
  surgeries and oncology

•  Improved gross margin by  
  220 bps to 52.1% of revenue 

•  Delivered $70 million in  
  productivity benefit 

•  100% of productivity initiatives  
  underway to achieve the  
  $215 million manufacturing  
  cost benefit from 2018  

through 2020

•  Transition Service Agreement  
  exits on track – 65% exited as  
  of Dec. 31, 2019

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1  Core Elanco represents the long-term business minus strategic exits 

2  Excluding the impact of foreign exchange rates 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
DELIVERING A SUSTAINABLE 
FLOW OF INNOVATION 

Innovation, in all its forms, continues to 
be a key driver of our success. This means 
innovating around our entire portfolio to 
deliver the products and services that bring 
solutions to our customers’ greatest unmet 
needs. Our strategy 
in this area remains 
consistent: launch with 
excellence, progress 
our internal pipeline 
and complement our 
internal pipeline with 
external opportunities. 
We have a robust, open innovation model, 
focused on targeted approaches to identify, 
attract, fund and develop new ideas in a  
manner that reduces risk and sustains our  
pipeline. As of the end of 2019, Elanco had  
20 expected launch equivalents in the 
pipeline, a mix of new molecular entities  
and significant life cycle management projects. 
Launch equivalents reflect the aggregated  
risk of adjusted work in progress with the 
pipeline based on Elanco’s internal view of  
the probability to obtain regulatory approval.  
This group of products will deliver the next  
era of innovation growth for Elanco between 
2020 and 2024.

The innovative products we have launched 
or acquired since 2015 are helping to fuel 
our growth today. In 2019, revenue from this 
portfolio grew 60% to $439.2 million. This 
represented 14% of total revenue for the  
year including the additions of Entyce®,  
NOCITA® and TANOVEA® from our business 
development activities with Aratana 
Therapeutics and VetDC, respectively. 

Sales from innovation will remain a major 
driver of growth for Elanco. As we look  
ahead, we expect revenue contribution 
from innovation to expand as we build on 
the strong base of trusted and widely used 
products like Interceptor Plus, Credelio, 
Galliprant and our Aqua portfolio. These 
new products are performing well and bring 
momentum. Often in the animal health 
industry, peak sales are not achieved until  
five to seven years post launch, therefore,  
our products in launch mode are still early  
in their life cycles and have significant  
runway to deliver growth. 

All of our new products strengthen our portfolio offering for 

our customers, and we look forward to continuing geographic 

and species expansions where opportunities exist.

INNOVATION SALES ($M)

$143.8
2017

$97.9
2016

$439.2
2019

$274.2
2018

60%

Growth

COMPANION ANIMALS 
Interceptor® Plus
Osurnia®
Galliprant®
Credelio®
Entyce®
NOCITA®
TANOVEA®

FOOD ANIMALS 
Imrestor®
ImvixaTM
Kavault®
Inteprity®
ClynavTM
PrevacentTM PRRS
CorrelinkTM

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DRIVE GROWTH  
OF THE PORTFOLIO

Focused in four areas, with three targeted growth 

categories, our portfolio of solutions is designed 
to meet the evolving needs of our global customers. 
In 2019, our targeted growth categories: Companion 
Animal Disease Prevention, Companion Animal 
Therapeutics and Food Animal Future Protein & Health 
grew 7% at constant currency and represented 61% of 
our total sales. 

Our portfolio is also seeing growth in physical retail 
and e-commerce in the U.S. for pets. While the 
veterinarian channel for the treatment of pets remains 
central, alternative channels are demonstrating 
significant growth. Our sales in these channels have 
more than doubled in the past two years – clearly 
demonstrating their significance. Elanco parasiticides 
are growing faster than the overall market in these 
alternative channels, and Galliprant® is second only  
to Trifexis in these channels. Elanco is well-positioned 
to capitalize on this growth, building our omnichannel 
strategy that will enable us to meet pet owners where 
they want to shop. 

GROWTH CATEGORIES

Growing 7%

Year-on-Year  
at Constant Currency

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Companion 
Animal Disease 
Prevention 

Companion 
Animal  
Therapeutics

Food Animal 
Future Protein  
& Health

 INCREASE PRODUCTIVITY  
TO UNLOCK VALUE

GROSS MARGIN

49.7%

49.9%

52.1%

Our comprehensive productivity 
agenda, which began in 2015, continues 
to drive significant margin expansion 
and unlock value. In 2019, we improved 
our gross margin by 220 basis points 
to 52.1% of revenue and our adjusted 
EBITDA margin by 60 basis points to 
21.6%. In 2019, our operating expenses 
grew 5% as we continued to assume 
new expenses necessary for operating 
as a public company, digested two 
acquisitions and advanced our 
innovative R&D portfolio. 

During the year, our manufacturing 
organization delivered $70 million in 
benefit, on top of the $65 million in 
benefit delivered in 2018. We are on 
track to deliver a total benefit of $215 
million from 2018 to 2020, as projected. 
We also further reduced the number 
of contract manufacturers, down to 
90 from 100 in 2018, and 131 when 
we began our productivity agenda. 
Additionally, we expect another $100 
million of benefit from 2021 to 2023, 
from a number of initiatives, including 
driving procurement savings across  
the value chain.

While the manufacturing organization 
has made significant progress to 
improve productivity at the gross 
margin level, we have also taken 
actions to optimize our operating 
expenses. During the year, we 
undertook a restructuring exercise 
to advance our productivity agenda 
and margin expansion efforts, driving 
greater efficiency in our global 
footprint and allowing us to prioritize

investment in growth 
areas. These actions tightened 
our focus, centralized and 
strengthened capabilities, and  
will stand to increase our agility  
to quickly meet the changing needs 
of our customers. As a part of this 
effort, we sold our Aqua research and 
development facility in Canada and will 
shift this capability into other existing 
R&D facilities. Additionally, we exited 
API manufacturing operations in Wusi, 
China, streamlined manufacturing 
operations in Speke, United Kingdom, 
and centralized marketing and risk 
management functions. These actions 
allow us to further tighten our focus 
while centralizing and bolstering 
critical capabilities. 

Our focus on margin expansion will 
continue in 2020 and throughout 
the next era of our growth as we 
continue to build a stronger and more 
competitive animal health company. 

FINANCIAL BENEFIT 
FROM MANUFACTURING 
ACTIONS 

2017

2018

2019

$80M

$70M

$65M

2018

2019

2020
projected

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TM

Elanco has always been a purpose-driven company.  

Now, as an independent company, our new Elanco Healthy PurposeTM  

CSR and sustainability framework embodies our long-term strategy for 

addressing the global challenges where our business can make an impact. 

It represents the causes most important to our customers and employees – food 
security and the human-animal bond.

Elanco’s Healthy Purpose is built on four interconnected pillars – Healthier 
Animals, Healthier People, Healthier Planet and Healthier Enterprise – which all 
contribute to the success and sustainability of our shared ecosystem for today 
and future generations in the following ways, specifically: 

HEALTHIER ANIMALS
Helping pets and  
food animals live  
healthy, quality lives  
by continuously 
identifying new and 
innovative animal  
care products and 
practices, while  
sharing our expertise.

HEALTHIER PEOPLE
Improving people’s 
health, lives and 
livelihoods by  
promoting animal 
companionship and 
enabling sustainable 
production of meat,  
milk, fish and eggs.

HEALTHIER PLANET
Conserving natural 
resources by 
leveraging innovations 
and technological 
advances that will help 
stakeholders produce 
more food while ensuring 
our business operates as 
a responsible steward of 
the environment.

HEALTHIER ENTERPRISE 
Governing our business 
with the highest ethical 
standards while creating 
an environment where 
all employees feel safe, 
respected, empowered 
and invested in making  
a difference to society.

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While the 
framework is new, our 
community engagement 
and commitment to 
purposeful initiatives remains 
constant – as does the impact 
we see from collaborative efforts. 
In 2019, for example, we surpassed our 
goal of breaking the cycle of hunger in more 
than 100 communities by 2020, through 
work with global organizations focused on 
making systemic change through animal 
health. In fact, we’ve helped provide access 
to affordable, quality nutrition to more 
than 1.4 million households and almost 
300 communities. This is an example of the 
tangible impact we’re committed to producing 
through Healthy Purpose in the years to come.

In addition to our philanthropic support and 
employee engagement, Elanco is investing 
in shared value business initiatives such as 
the East Africa Growth Accelerator (EAGA), a 
program funded by a grant from the Bill & 
Melinda Gates Foundation. The program helps 
dairy and poultry farmers in Uganda, Kenya 
and Tanzania improve livestock production 
through training and access to high-quality, 
reliable veterinary medicines in small pack 
sizes to combat livestock disease – both of 
which can be difficult to receive in Africa.  
Since the project launched in 2017, we have 
trained more than 30,000 smallholder dairy 
and poultry farmers and in 2019 alone, we 
have expanded access to Elanco quality 
products for more than 50,000 dairy and 
poultry smallholder farmers in the region.

At the enterprise level, our first full year 
as an independent company provided an 
opportunity to independently demonstrate  
our commitment to making ethical, 
responsible business choices for the health 

of our business and employees. In 2019, the 
Global Elanco Diversity and Inclusion  

EMPLOYEE  
RESOURCE  
GROUPS

Elanco African American Network 

Elanco Women's Network 

Elanco Young Professionals Network

Elanco PRIDE

Elanco Chinese Network

Elanco India Network

Organization of Latinos/Hispanics at Elanco

Council (EDIC) 
and Elanco Employee 
Resource Groups (ERGs) 
continued to expand to 
advance a culture of inclusion, 
which included the creation of a 
full-time global talent management and 
diversity and inclusion role and hosting the 
first Elanco Multicultural Summit. 

The engagement of our employees in efforts 
like Global Day of Purpose demonstrates the 
companywide commitment to improving the 
communities in which we live and operate. 

In 2019, more than  

2,100 employee volunteers 

participated in more  

than 200 Global Day of  

Purpose projects, dedicating 

nearly 10,500 hours of 

community service.

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Elanco’s  

Healthy Purpose  

Meeting Milestones  

and Committing  

to More Progress

As we enter 2020, we’re eager to continue 

advancing Elanco’s Healthy Purpose and 
further empower our customers, employees 
and organizations that share our purpose-driven 
focus. The launch of The Elanco Foundation expands 

Elanco’s commitment to our purpose-driven culture 
by offering more tangible opportunities that further the 

vision of Food and Companionship Enriching Life. As a  
private corporate foundation, the Elanco Foundation focuses 

on philanthropic investments, strategic partnerships  
and volunteer engagements that advance the well-being  

of people and animals through the following:

THE POWER  
OF ANIMALS 
Ensuring people  
have the animal  
companionship  
they need to thrive.

THE PROMISE   
OF HEALTH 
Increasing access for all 
people to have healthy  
animal protein from 
sustainable farming systems.

THE POTENTIAL  
FOR CHANGE  
Helping people live  
happier, healthier lives 
by ensuring protein  
access and pet welfare.

As a global society, we face significant challenges – from meeting growing demand for protein 
and quality nutrition to social isolation and environmental sustainability. At Elanco, we believe 
healthy animals are a game-changing variable that can unlock solutions to many physical, 
mental and environmental health challenges. We believe that healthy animals are the X-factor 
the world has been seeking. Elanco’s Healthy Purpose will continue to work toward healthier 
animals, healthier people and a healthier planet through our own healthier enterprise. 

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HEALTHIER ANIMALS 

Helped improve the health of 4.7 million chickens and 93,000 dairy cattle through access  
to and use of Elanco products in East Africa.

Reached up to 4 million smallholder farmers in Northern, Coastal and Western Tanzania  
with training on animal disease, prevention and treatment in partnership with Farm  
Radio International.

HEALTHIER PEOPLE 

Helped improve food security for 293 communities and 1.4 million households in 29 countries 
as part of our 100 communities’ effort initiated in 2016 in collaboration with The Lilly Foundation.

Recently completed analysis indicating the East Africa Growth Accelerator (EAGA) project 
delivered $8 million-plus in socioeconomic value for farmers in Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania  
from June 2017 to December 2018, and delivered a social return on investment (SROI) of 250%.

HEALTHIER PLANET 

Throughout our own enterprise and in collaboration with customers, Elanco is committed to 
improving the environmental sustainability of our industry. Healthier food animals are more 
productive and require fewer resources to produce meat, milk or eggs. We are are committed 
to continuous improvement and are further defining how we will drive sustainability initiatives 
throughout our organization and industry.

HEALTHIER ENTERPRISE 

Elanco employees are committed to living our Healthy Purpose. In fact, our 2019 Annual Voice of 
the Employee Survey found 79% of employees feel a personal commitment to Elanco’s corporate 
responsibility of improving food security and supporting the human-animal bond. The survey 
also found an overall employee engagement rate of 78%. 

Elanco also joined the Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Initiative (PSCI) as an independent company 
in 2019, with Elanco employees leading two PSCI technical committees. We also published a new 
Supplier Code of Business Conduct, which asks suppliers to support PSCI principles.

Every day, across all our locations, we strive to make our workplace safer. Elanco has 
implemented a multiyear plan to lower injuries by 20% to 30% in three key areas by the end  
of 2020, and has already achieved two. 

0.751

per 100 employees 
serious injury rate   

compared to 2020  
goal of 0.70

10.6%  

motor vehicle  
collision rate 

compared to 2020  
goal of 12%

0.27 1

per 100 employees  
experienced lost time cases 

compared to 2020  
goal of 0.25

1  Using the standardized base rate calculation as advised by Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

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BOARD OF

DIRECTORS

Kirk P. McDonald 
Chief Business Officer, Xandr,  
AT&T

Lawrence E. Kurzius  
Chairman, President and CEO,  
McCormick & Co.

Deborah T. Kochevar 
D.V.M., Ph.D., D.A.C.V.C.P. 
Senior Fellow and Dean Emerita,  
Tufts University 

Art A. Garcia 
Retired EVP and CFO,  
Ryder System

Michael J. Harrington   
Retired SVP and General Counsel,  
Eli Lilly and Company

Jeffrey N. Simmons  
President and CEO, Elanco

R. David Hoover  
Chairman, Elanco and retired CEO,  
Ball Corp.

Denise Scots-Knight, Ph.D. 
CEO and Co-Founder, 
Mereo BioPharma

John (J.P.) Bilbrey 
Former Chairman and CEO, The Hershey 
Co., Owner, Bilbrey Farms and Ranch

Kapila Kapur Anand  
Retired Partner, KPMG

As of March 16, 2020

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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form 10-K
ANNUAL REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 or 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019

Commission file number 001-38661

Elanco Animal Health Incorporated

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

INDIANA
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)

82-5497352
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)

2500 INNOVATION WAY, GREENFIELD, INDIANA 46140
(Address of principal executive offices)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (877) 352-6261

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class
Common Stock, no par value
5.00% Tangible Equity Units

Trading Symbol(s)
ELAN
ELAT

Name of each exchange on which registered
New York Stock Exchange
New York Stock Exchange

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:

None.

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. Yes ☒ No □

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act. Yes □ No ☒

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports)
and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ☒ No □

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted

pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the
registrant was required to submit such files). Yes ☒ No □

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller

reporting company or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of a ‘‘large accelerated filer,’’ ‘‘accelerated filer,’’ ‘‘smaller
reporting company’’ and ‘‘emerging growth company’’ in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer
Non-accelerated filer

☒
□

Accelerated filer
Smaller reporting company
Emerging growth company

□
□
□

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for

complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. □

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes □ No ☒

Aggregate market value of the common equity held by non-affiliates computed by reference to the price at which the common
equity was last sold as of June 30, 2019, the last business day of the Registrant’s most recently completed second fiscal quarter, was
approximately $12.4 billion. The registrant has no non-voting common stock.

The number of shares of common stock outstanding as of February 25, 2020 were 398,532,256

Portions of the registrant’s definitive proxy materials for its 2020 Annual Meeting of shareholders are incorporated by reference into

Part III hereof.

DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

Elanco Animal Health Incorporated
Form 10-K
For the Year Ended December 31, 2019
Table of Contents

Part I

Item 1.
Item 1A.
Item 1B.
Item 2.
Item 3.
Item 4.

Part II

Business. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Risk Factors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Unresolved Staff Comments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Properties. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Legal Proceedings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mine Safety Disclosures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Item 5.

Market for the Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters, and Issuer

Purchases of Equity Securities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Selected Financial Data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of

Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Financial Statements and Supplementary Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial

Disclosure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Controls and Procedures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Other Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116

Directors, Executive Officers, and Corporate Governance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Executive Compensation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related

Stockholder Matters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence . . . . . . . . . 119
Principal Accountant Fees and Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

Item 6.
Item 7.

Item 7A.
Item 8.
Item 9.

Item 9A.
Item 9B.

Part III

Item 10.
Item 11.
Item 12.

Item 13.
Item 14.

Part IV

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50
51
51
51

52
53

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72
73

Item 15.
Item 16.

Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Form 10-K Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124

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Forward-Looking Statements

This Annual Report on Form 10-K includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the

federal securities laws. This annual report contains forward-looking statements, including, without
limitation, statements concerning our acquisition of the animal health business of Bayer Aktiengesellschaft
(Bayer) and our estimated ‘‘stand up’’ costs as a result of our separation from Eli Lilly & Co. (Lilly), our
estimated interest expense, our industry and our operations, performance and financial condition,
including in particular, statements relating to our business, growth strategies, product development efforts
and future expenses.

Forward-looking statements are based on our current expectations and assumptions regarding our

business, the economy and other future conditions. Because forward-looking statements relate to the
future, by their nature, they are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that
are difficult to predict. As a result, our actual results may differ materially from those contemplated by the
forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from
those in the forward-looking statements include regional, national, or global political, economic, business,
competitive, market, and regulatory conditions, including but not limited to the following:

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heightened competition, including from innovation or generics;

the impact of disruptive innovations and advances in veterinary medical practices, animal health
technologies and alternatives to animal derived protein;

changes in regulatory restrictions on the use of antibiotics in food animals;

our ability to implement our business strategies or achieve targeted cost efficiencies and gross
margin improvements;

consolidation of our customers and distributors;

an outbreak of infectious disease carried by food animals;

the success of our research and development (R&D) and licensing efforts;

our ability to complete acquisitions and successfully integrate the businesses we acquire,
including the animal health business of Bayer;

• misuse, off-label or counterfeiting use of our products;
•

unanticipated safety, quality or efficacy concerns associated with our products;

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the impact of weather conditions and the availability of natural resources;

disruption in our supply chain due to manufacturing issues experienced by our contract
manufacturers;

the impact of increased or decreased sales to our channel distributors resulting in higher or
lower inventory levels held by them in advance of or trailing actual customer demand, which
could lead to variations in quarterly revenue results;

risks related to our presence in emerging markets;

changes in United States (U.S.) foreign trade policy, imposition of tariffs or trade disputes;

the impact of global macroeconomic conditions; and

the effect on our business resulting from our separation from Lilly, including the various costs
associated with transition to a standalone entity, including the ability to stand up our enterprise
resource planning (ERP) system and other information technology systems.

See ‘‘Risk Factors’’ in Part I, Item 1A of this Annual Report on Form 10-K for a further description of

these and other factors. Although we have attempted to identify important risk factors, there may be other
risk factors not presently known to us or that we presently believe are not material that could cause actual
results and developments to differ materially from those made in or suggested by the forward-looking
statements contained in this annual report. If any of these risks materialize, or if any of the above
assumptions underlying forward-looking statements prove incorrect, actual results and developments may

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differ materially from those made in or suggested by the forward-looking statements contained in this
annual report. For the reasons described above, we caution you against relying on any forward-looking
statements, which should also be read in conjunction with the other cautionary statements that are
included elsewhere in this annual report. Any forward-looking statement made by us in this annual report
speaks only as of the date hereof. Factors or events that could cause our actual results to differ may
emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for us to predict all of them. We undertake no obligation to
publicly update or to revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future
developments or otherwise, except as may be required by law. Comparisons of results for current and any
prior periods are not intended to express any future trends or indications of future performance, unless
specifically expressed as such, and should be viewed as historical data.

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Part I

Item 1.

Overview

Business

Founded in 1954 as part of Lilly, Elanco Animal Health Incorporated (Elanco Parent) and its

subsidiaries (collectively, Elanco, the Company, we, us, or our) is a premier animal health company that
innovates, develops, manufactures and markets products for companion and food animals.
Headquartered in Greenfield, Indiana, we are the fourth largest animal health company in the world, with
revenue of $3.1 billion for the year ended December 31, 2019. Globally, we are #1 in medicinal feed
additives, #2 in poultry, and #3 in other pharmaceuticals, which are mainly companion animal
therapeutics, measured by 2018 revenue, according to Vetnosis. We also have one of the broadest
portfolios of pet parasiticides in the companion animal sector. We offer a diverse portfolio of more than
125 brands that make us a trusted partner to veterinarians and food animal producers in more than
90 countries.

Elanco Parent was formed in 2018, as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Lilly, to serve as the ultimate

parent company of substantially all of the animal health businesses of Lilly.

On September 20, 2018, our common stock began trading on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE)

under the symbol ‘‘ELAN.’’ On September 24, 2018, Elanco Parent completed an initial public offering
(IPO), resulting in the issuance of 72.3 million shares of its common stock (including shares issued
pursuant to the underwriters’ option to purchase additional shares), which represented 19.8% of the
outstanding shares, at $24.00 per share resulting in total net proceeds after underwriting discounts and
commissions, of $1.7 billion. In connection with the completion of the IPO through a series of equity and
other transactions, Lilly transferred to Elanco Parent the animal health businesses that form its business.
In exchange, Elanco Parent has paid to Lilly approximately $4.2 billion, which included the net proceeds
from the IPO, the net proceeds from the debt offering completed by Elanco Parent in August 2018 and the
term loan entered into by Elanco Parent in September 2018 (see Note 9: Debt to our consolidated and
combined financial statements). These transactions are collectively referred to herein as the ‘‘Separation.’’

On February 8, 2019, Lilly announced an exchange offer whereby Lilly shareholders could exchange

all or a portion of Lilly common stock for shares of Elanco common stock owned by Lilly. The disposition
of Elanco shares was completed on March 11, 2019, and resulted in the full separation of Elanco along
with the disposal of Lilly’s entire ownership and voting interest in Elanco.

We operate our business in a single segment directed at fulfilling our vision of enriching the lives of

people through food, making protein more accessible and affordable, and through pet companionship,
helping pets live longer, healthier lives. We advance our vision by offering products in four primary
categories:

Companion Animal Disease Prevention (CA Disease Prevention): We have one of the broadest
parasiticide portfolios in the companion animal sector based on indications, species and formulations,
with products that protect pets from worms, fleas and ticks. Combining our parasiticide portfolio with
our vaccines presence, we are a leader in the U.S. in the disease prevention category based on
share of revenue.

Companion Animal Therapeutics (CA Therapeutics): We have a broad pain and osteoarthritis
portfolio across species, modes of action, indications and disease stages. Pet owners are
increasingly treating osteoarthritis in their pets, and our Galliprant product is one of the fastest
growing osteoarthritis treatments in the U.S. We also have treatments for otitis (ear infections), as
well as cardiovascular and dermatology indications.

Food Animal Future Protein & Health (FA Future Protein & Health): Our portfolio in this category,
which includes vaccines, nutritional enzymes and animal-only antibiotics, serves the growing demand
for protein and includes innovative products in poultry and aquaculture production, where demand for
animal health products is outpacing overall industry growth. We are focused on developing functional
nutritional health products that promote food animal health, including enzymes, probiotics and
prebiotics. We are a leader in providing vaccines as alternatives to antibiotics to promote animal
health based on share of revenue.

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Food Animal Ruminants & Swine (FA Ruminants & Swine): We have developed a range of food
animal products used extensively in ruminant (e.g., cattle, sheep and goats) and swine production.

We have a top four presence in all four key industry geographic regions: North America (NA);
Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA); Latin America (LATAM); and Asia-Pacific (APAC), as
measured by 2018 revenue, according to Vetnosis. The following graphs demonstrate our revenue for the
year ended December 31, 2019 by product category and geography:

Percentage of 2019 Revenue
By Product Category

Strategic Exits (1): 3%

FA Ruminants & Swine: 36%

CA Disease Prevention: 26%

FA Future Protein & Health: 24%

(1) Strategic Exits includes revenue from third-party manufacturing, distribution and other contractual arrangements, as well as

products not core to our business, which we made the decision to exit.

CA Therapeutics: 11%

Percentage of 2019 Revenue
By Region

LATAM (1): 11%

APAC: 14%

North America: 52%

(1)

LATAM includes aquaculture in all regions

EMEA: 23%

Through our global sales force of approximately 1,425 sales representatives, our veterinary

consultants and our key distributors, we seek to build strong customer relationships and fulfill demand for
our food animal products primarily with food animal producers, veterinarians and nutritionists, and for our
companion animal products primarily with veterinarians and, in some markets, pet owners. We are also
expanding into retail channels in order to meet pet owners where they want to purchase.

Our inclusive approach to sourcing innovation helps us identify, attract, fund and develop new ideas

that enhance our pipeline and reduce risk as compared to an in-house only approach. Through this
process we have launched or acquired 14 new products since 2015, including the additions of Entyce™,
Nocita™ and Tanovea™ in 2019, that delivered $439.2 million of revenue in 2019.

We believe we have an experienced leadership team that fosters an adaptive, purpose-driven culture

among approximately 6,080 employees worldwide as of December 31, 2019 and that our employees
share a deep conviction for achieving our vision of food and companionship enriching life.

For the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018, our revenue was $3.1 billion, and for the year
ended December 31, 2017, our revenue was $2.9 billion. For the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018
and 2017, our net income (loss) was $67.9 million, $86.5 million and $(310.7) million, respectively.

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Products

We have a diverse portfolio of products marketed under more than 125 brands, including products for

both food animals and companion animals.

Our food animal products are designed to enable producers to keep animals healthy and deliver
more food while using fewer resources. Our antibacterials, anticoccidials, vaccines and parasiticides aim
to make food safer by preventing and controlling disease. We offer products and support to enhance the
integrity of the food supply, while our productivity enhancers help make food more affordable and
abundant by increasing the amount of meat or milk an animal can supply. Furthermore, our expertise and
data analytics help our customers improve production efficiency and business performance. Food animal
products represented approximately 60% of our revenue for the year ended December 31, 2019.

Our companion animal products help veterinarians better care for pets. We partner with pet owners
and veterinarians for the purpose of providing a consistent flow of innovative and effective products and
support. Our R&D focuses on products that prevent and treat disease, improve and extend quality of life
and improve the type of care received by pets. We also partner closely with veterinarians to provide
technical support and case management for our products. Companion animal products represented
approximately 37% of our revenue for the year ended December 31, 2019.

We group our products into four principal categories:

CA Disease Prevention: includes parasiticides and vaccine products for canines and felines.

CA Therapeutics: includes products for the treatment of pain, osteoarthritis, otitis, cardiovascular and
dermatology indications in canines and felines.

FA Future Protein & Health: includes vaccines, antibiotics, parasiticides and other products used in
poultry and aquaculture production, as well as functional nutritional health products, including
enzymes, probiotics and prebiotics.

FA Ruminants & Swine: includes vaccines, antibiotics, implants, parasiticides and other products
used in ruminants and swine production, as well as certain other food animal products.

We pursue the development of new chemical and biological molecules through our innovation
strategy. Since 2015, we have launched or acquired the following 14 products:

In CA Disease Prevention, Credelio™ and Interceptor™ Plus.

In CA Therapeutics, Galliprant, Osurnia™, Tanovea, Entyce and Nocita.

In FA Future Protein & Health, Inteprity™, Imvixa™, Clynav™ and Correlink™.

In FA Ruminants & Swine, Imrestor™, Kavault™ and Prevacent™.

In the second quarter of 2018, we suspended commercialization of Imrestor and plan to pursue
additional indications. In addition, as part of our antitrust strategy in connection with the acquisition of the
animal health business of Bayer, we announced in January 2020 our plan to divest Osurnia and the U.S.
rights to Capstar™ and in February 2020 our plan to divest Vecoxan™.

In 2016, we announced the creation of our Nutritional Health organization, which focuses on

functional nutrition products, including enzymes, probiotics and prebiotics, which impact animal
microbiomes and other dietary factors to reduce disease incidence, improve gut health and enhance feed
digestibility. We first focused on nutritional health in 2012, with the acquisition of ChemGen and the
Hemicell™ brand. In 2016, we entered into an agreement with Agro Biosciences, Inc. to commercialize
Correlink - a novel direct-fed microbial (probiotic) product outside the U.S. In early 2018, we announced a
new global, exclusive in-licensing agreement with Ab E Discovery to further develop and bring to the
market an in feed antibody product focused on reducing and controlling coccidiosis. In late 2018, we
entered into an R&D collaboration with Novozymes to develop nutritional health products in beef and
dairy cattle. In 2019, we entered into an R&D collaboration agreement with AgBiome, Inc. to develop
nutritional health products for swine.

Rumensin™, our top selling product, contributed approximately 10%, 11%, and 10% of our revenue

in 2019, 2018, and 2017, respectively. No other product contributed 10% or more of our revenue. Our top

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five selling products, Rumensin, Trifexis™, Maxiban™, Interceptor Plus and Denagard™, collectively
contributed approximately 31% of our 2019 revenue. Our top 10 products collectively contributed 43% of
our 2019 revenue.

Set forth below is information regarding our principal products.

CA Disease Prevention Products

Description

Bronchi Shield III - To protect against adenovirus, parainfluenza
and Bordetella bronchiseptica (Bb) in dogs.
Bronchi Shield Oral - To protect against Bb in dogs.

Primary
Species

Dogs

To kill fleas and prevent and treat flea infestations
(Ctenocephalides felis) in cats 14 weeks of age or older and
weighing at least 4.1 lbs. and dogs 14 weeks of age or older and
weighing at least 5.0 lbs.

Cats, Dogs

To kill adult fleas and to treat flea infestations (Ctenocephalides
felis) and treat and control tick infestations (Amblyomma
americanum (lone star tick), Dermacentor variabilis (American
dog tick), Ixodes scapularis (black-legged tick) and
Rhipicephalus sanguineus (brown dog tick)) for one month in
dogs and puppies 8 weeks of age or older and weighing at least
4.4 lbs.

Includes multiple products that collectively protect against
distemper, adenovirus, parvovirus, corona, parainfluenza,
leptospira canicola, and other diseases in dogs.

Dogs

Dogs

To protect against rabies, includes a 1-year and 3-year shot.

Cats, Dogs

Product

Bronchi
Shield™ III
and Bronchi Shield
Oral
(vaccines)

Comfortis™
(spinosad)

Credelio
(lotilaner)

Duramune™
(vaccines)

Rabvac™
(vaccines)

Fel-O-Vax™
(vaccines)

Includes multiple products that collectively protect against
leukemia, rhinovirus, calicivirus, panleukopenia, and chlamydia
in cats.

Fel O Guard™
(vaccines)

Includes multiple products that collectively protect against
leukemia, rhinovirus, calicivirus, panleukopenia, and chlamydia
in cats.

Interceptor Plus
(milbemycin
oxime/praziquantel)

To prevent heartworm disease caused by Dirofilaria immitis and
for the treatment and control of adult roundworm (Toxocara canis
and Toxascaris leonina), adult hookworm (Ancylostoma
caninum), adult whipworm (Trichuris vulpis), and adult tapeworm
(Taenia pisiformis, Echinococcus multilocularis, and
Echinococcus granulosus) infections in dogs and puppies
weighing at least 2 lbs. and 6 weeks of age or older. Interceptor
Plus is a relaunch of a previously approved formula.

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Cats

Cats

Dogs

CA Therapeutics Products

Product

Milbemax™
(milbemycin
oxime +
praziquantel)

Trifexis
(spinosad +
milbemycin
oxime)

Product

Atopica™
(cyclosporine A)

Fortekor Plus™
(benazepril +
pimobendan)
Galliprant
(grapiprant)

Onsior™
(robenacoxib)

Osurnia(1)
(terbinafine +
florfenicol +
betamethasone
acetate)

Entyce
(capromorelin)

Nocita
(bupivacaine
liposome)

Description

To treat and control parasitic infections due to adult hookworm,
adult roundworm and adult tapeworm and to prevent heartworm
disease caused by Dirofilaria immitis in cats and dogs.

Primary
Species

Cats, Dogs

To prevent heartworm disease (Dirofilaria immitis) and to kill
fleas. Trifexis is indicated for the prevention and treatment of flea
infestations (Ctenocephalides felis), and the treatment and
control of adult hookworm (Ancylostoma caninum), adult
roundworm (Toxocara canis and Toxascaris leonina) and adult
whipworm (Trichuris vulpis) infections in dogs and puppies 8
weeks of age or older and weighing at least 5 lbs.

To control atopic dermatitis in dogs weighing at least 4 lbs.

Description

To treat congestive heart failure due to atrioventricular valve
insufficiency or dilated cardiomyopathy in dogs.

To control pain and inflammation associated with osteoarthritis in
dogs.

To control postoperative pain and inflammation associated with
soft tissue surgery in dogs weighing at least 5.5 lbs. and 4
months of age or older and control postoperative pain and
inflammation associated with orthopedic surgery,
ovariohysterectomy and castration in cats weighing at least 5.5
lbs. and 6 months of age or older; for up to a maximum of 3
days.

To treat otitis externa in dogs associated with susceptible strains
of bacteria (Staphylococcus pseudintermedius) and yeast
(Malassezia pachydermatis).

To stimulate appetite in dogs.

Dogs

Primary
Species

Dogs

Dogs

Dogs

Cats, Dogs

Dogs

Dogs

Local anesthetic to provide up to 72 hours of post-operative pain
relief following cranial cruciate ligament surgery in dogs and
onychectomy in cats.

Cats, Dogs

(1)

In January 2020, we announced our plan to divest Osurnia in connection with the pending acquisition of the animal health
business of Bayer.

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FA Future Protein & Health

Product

AviPro™
(vaccines)

Description

Includes multiple products that collectively protect against
Newcastle disease, infectious bronchitis, fowl cholera,
paramyxovirus Type 3, Bursal Disease, other diseases and
foodborne pathogens like Salmonella in poultry.

Primary
Species

Poultry

Clynav
(plasmid
deoxyribonucleic
acid vaccine)

To immunize Atlantic salmon to reduce impaired daily weight
gain, and reduce mortality, and cardiac, pancreatic and skeletal
muscle lesions caused by pancreas disease following infection
with salmonid alphavirus subtype 3 (SAV3).

Fish (Salmon)

Coban™ /
Elancoban™
(monensin)

To aid in the prevention of coccidiosis in broiler and replacement
chickens (caused by Eimeria necatrix, E. tenella, E. acervulina,
E. brunetti, E. mivati, and E. maxima), in turkeys (caused by
Eimeria adenoeides, E. meleagrimitis and E. gallopavonis) and
in growing Bobwhite quail (caused by Eimeria dispersa and E.
lettyae). Coban/Elancoban is an animal-only antibiotic and an
ionophore.

Poultry

Hemicell (endo-1,
4 â mannanase)

Enzyme supplement for poultry and swine feeds that contain a
source of â mannanase, which hydrolyses the â mannans
present in soybean and corn meal.

Poultry, Swine

Imvixa (lufenuron)

To prevent and control infestation caused by sea lice, Caligus
reogercresseyi, in farmed salmon.

Fish (Salmon)

Maxiban (narasin
+ nicarbazin)

To prevent coccidiosis in broiler chickens caused by Eimeria
necatrix, E. tenella, E. acervulina, E. brunetti, E. mivati and E.
maxima. Maxiban is an animal-only antibiotic and an ionophore.

Monteban™
(narasin)

To prevent coccidiosis in broiler chickens caused by Eimeria
necatrix, E. tenella, E. acervulina, E. brunetti, E. mivati and E.
maxima. Monteban is an animal-only antibiotic and an
ionophore.

Surmax™ /
Maxus™ / Inteprity
(avilamycin)

To prevent mortality caused by necrotic enteritis associated with
Clostridium perfringens in broiler chickens. Surmax, Maxis and
Inteprity are animal-only antibiotics.

Poultry

Poultry

Poultry

FA Ruminants & Swine

Product

Denagard
(tiamulin)

Description

To treat Swine Dysentery associated with Serpulina
hyodysenteriae susceptible to tiamulin and for treatment of swine
bacterial enteritis caused by Escherichia coli and Salmonella
choleraesuis sensitive to chlortetracycline and treatment of
bacterial pneumonia caused by Pasteurella multocida sensitive
to chlortetracycline. Denagard is a shared-class antibiotic.

Primary
Species

Swine

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Product

Pulmotil™
(tilmicosin)

Description

For swine: To control swine respiratory disease associated with
Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae and Pasteurella multocida. For
cattle: To control bovine respiratory disease (BRD) associated
with Mannheimia haemolytica, Pasteurella multocida and
Histophilus somni in groups of beef and non-lactating dairy
cattle, where active BRD has been diagnosed in at least 10% of
the animals in the group. Pulmotil is a shared-class antibiotic.

Rumensin
(monensin)

For cattle fed in confinement for slaughter: To improve feed
efficiency and prevent and control coccidiosis due to Eimeria
bovis and Eimeria zuernii.

For dairy cows: To increase milk production efficiency
(production of marketable solids-corrected milk per unit of feed
intake).

For growing cattle on pasture or in dry lot (stocker and feeder
and dairy and beef replacement heifers): To increase rate of
weight gain and to prevent and control coccidiosis due to Eimeria
bovis and Eimeria zuernii.

For mature reproducing beef cows: To improve feed efficiency
when receiving supplemental feed and to prevent and control
coccidiosis due to Eimeria bovis and Eimeria zuernii.

For goats: To prevent coccidiosis due to Eimeria crandallis,
Eimeria christenseni and Eimeria ninakohlyakimovae in goats
maintained in confinement.

For calves (excluding veal calves): To prevent and control
coccidiosis due to Eimeria bovis and Eimeria zuernii. Rumensin
is an animal-only antibiotic and an ionophore.

To control porcine proliferative enteropathies associated with
Lawsonia intracellularis and to control porcine proliferative
enteropathies associated with Lawsonia intracellularis
immediately after medicating with Tylan Soluble (tylosin tartrate)
in drinking water. Tylan Premix is a shared-class antibiotic.
Includes multiple products that protect against infection, bovine
rhinotracheitis, bovine viral diarrhea, bovine respiratory syncytial
virus, bovine respiratory disease, leptospira canicola and other
diseases in cattle.

Tylan™ Premix
(tylosin
phosphate)

Vira Shield™
(vaccines)

Antibiotics

Primary
Species

Cattle,
Swine

Cattle

Swine,
Cattle,
Poultry

Cattle

Antimicrobial resistance in humans, or the risk that bacterial pathogens that cause infectious disease

in humans evolve or otherwise emerge that are resistant to antibiotics or other antimicrobials, is a
significant health concern, and animal agriculture can play a role in mitigating this risk. As a company
dedicated to the health and well-being of animals, we seek to help veterinarians and farmers responsibly
use antibiotics when treating animals. In our efforts to address antibiotic resistance while protecting
animal health, we introduced a global antibiotic stewardship plan focused on increasing responsible
antibiotic use; reducing the need for shared-class antibiotics; and replacing antibiotics with alternatives to
help livestock producers treat and prevent animal disease. Antibiotics, used responsibly, along with good
animal care practices, help enhance food safety and animal well-being.

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There are two classes of antibiotics used in animal health:

Animal-only antibiotics and ionophores: Not all pathogens that cause disease in animals are
infectious in humans, and accordingly animal-only antibiotics are not used in human medicine (i.e.,
not medically important). Ionophores are a special class of animal-only antimicrobials uniquely
developed only for use in animals. In Europe and certain other jurisdictions, ionophores are not
currently classified as antibiotics. Because of their animal-only designation, mode of action, and
spectrum of activity, their use is not considered to create the same risk of resistance in human
pathogens.

Shared-class antibiotics: These are used in both humans and animals. Some antibiotics are used to
treat infectious disease caused by pathogens that occur in both humans and animals. Of the 18
major antibiotic resistance threats that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention tracks, two
are associated with infectious disease in animals. As part of our global antibiotic stewardship plan
and in compliance with the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) guidance, shared-class antibiotics
are labeled only for the treatment of an established need in animals and only with veterinarian
oversight.

We have intentionally shifted away from shared-class antibiotics, and are focusing on animal-only

antibiotics, as well as antibiotic-free solutions. In 2019, 11% of our revenue was from products classified
as shared-class antibiotics (4% from sales in the U.S. and 7% from sales outside the U.S.), which is down
from 16% in 2015. Revenue from animal-only antibiotics and ionophores represented 24% of our total
revenue in 2019 (21% from ionophores), which is up from 23% in 2015. Through our policies and efforts
in this area, we seek to protect the benefits of antibiotics in human medicine, while responsibly protecting
the health of food animals and the safety of our food supply.

Sales and Marketing

Our sales organization includes sales representatives, veterinary consultants and other value added

specialists. In markets where we do not have a direct commercial presence, we generally contract with
distributors that provide logistics and sales and marketing support for our products.

Our sales representatives visit our customers, including consultants, veterinarians, food animal

producers, and resellers, to inform, promote and sell our products and to support customers. Our
veterinary consultants are available to provide scientific consulting focused on disease management and
herd management, training and education on diverse topics, including responsible product use, and
generally have advanced degrees in veterinary medicine, veterinary nutrition or other agriculture-related
fields. These direct relationships with customers allow us to understand their needs. Additionally, our
sales representatives and veterinary consultants focus on collaborating with our customers to educate
and support them on topics such as local disease awareness and to help them adopt new and more
sophisticated animal health solutions, including through the use of our products. As a result of these
relationships, our sales and consulting visits provide us with access to customer decision makers. In
addition, our sales and marketing organization provides enhanced value by providing support to food
animal producers to help maximize their yields and reduce costs. Our analytics help customers analyze
large amounts of health and production data. As of December 31, 2019, we had approximately 1,425
sales representatives.

Customers

We primarily sell our food animal products to third-party distributors and directly to a diverse set of

food animal producers, including beef and dairy farmers as well as pork, poultry and aquaculture
operations. We primarily sell our companion animal products to third-party distributors, as well as directly
to veterinarians that typically then sell our products to pet owners. We are also expanding into retail
channels in order to meet pet owners where they want to purchase. Our largest customer, an affiliate of
AmerisourceBergen Corp., is a third-party veterinary distributor and represented approximately 13% of
our revenue for the year ended December 31, 2019. Our next two largest customers represented
approximately 7% and 6% of our revenue for the year ended December 31, 2019. No other customer
represented more than 5% of our revenue for the same period.

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Research and Development

Our R&D organization is comprised of internal research, global development, global regulatory and

external innovation collaborations and venture investing. As of December 31, 2019, we employed
approximately 765 employees in our global R&D and Regulatory Affairs organizations. Our R&D
headquarters is located in Greenfield, Indiana. We have R&D facilities in Basel, Switzerland; and
Yarrandoo, Australia and R&D facilities co-located with manufacturing sites in Fort Dodge, Iowa; and
Cuxhaven, Germany. Additional R&D operations are located in Sao Paulo, Brazil; Shanghai, China; and
Bangalore, India. We incurred R&D expenses of $270.1 million in 2019, $246.6 million in 2018 and
$251.7 million in 2017.

New product innovation is a core part of our business strategy. Our R&D investment is focused on
projects that target novel product introductions, as well as new indications, presentations, combinations
and species expansion. Our approach is a build, buy, or ally strategy to develop compelling targets and
concepts that originate from our scientists and innovators, academia, agribusiness, or human
pharmaceutical and biotechnology at all stages of R&D. The ability to source our concepts from different
areas allows us to create a pipeline that can be competitive in the categories in which we have chosen to
compete, while reducing our risk by not owning and funding all aspects of our R&D projects.

We seek to concentrate our resources in areas where we believe the science and our capabilities

best match the opportunities in the animal health market. Specifically, our R&D focuses on six areas
across companion animals and food animals. For companion animals, we have R&D activities in
therapeutics, vaccines and parasiticides, while in food animals we are pursuing pharmaceuticals,
vaccines and nutritional health.

Our R&D efforts consist of more than 100 active programs balanced across species and technology

platforms. For both food animals and companion animals, we apply both large and small molecule
approaches. In vaccines, our efforts encompass a full range of modified live, inactivated and nucleic acid
strategies. In nutritional health, we focus on products based on enzymes, probiotics, prebiotics and other
approaches that modulate biological activity in the animal digestive tract. Additionally, we employ various
delivery strategies for products including in-feed, injectable, oral and topical formulations developed in
conjunction with our manufacturing team to assure production that maximizes the capabilities within our
internal and external manufacturing network.

We engage in licensing and business development to acquire assets for our pipeline and new R&D

platforms and to establish strategic R&D collaborations. We make and maintain capital investments in
venture capital vehicles that focus on agribusiness and animal health, and we engage in risk sharing
collaborations to expand our external capital sources to augment internal investments. To support
collaborations with innovation sources focused on human health we have developed capabilities to
conduct translational comparative medical research trials in animals with naturally occurring conditions in
animals that mimic a human disease or disorder. This type of collaboration de-risks unproven or less
well-validated human hypotheses while potentially defining a clinically validated new approach in
veterinary medicine.

Our R&D and commercial leadership allocate R&D investment annually with the goal of aligning near

and long-term strategic opportunities and objectives. Portfolio investment decisions are made based on
the probability of technical success and regulatory approval, timing of approval/launch and earlier
milestones, feasibility and cost of development and manufacturing, intellectual property protection and
market attractiveness/commercial forecast. R&D projects are supported by pharmaceutical project
management approaches and we aim for all of our supporting R&D functional capabilities and capacities
to be managed and matched to the evolving demands of the pipeline. We believe this overall R&D
management system has enabled us to consistently gain product approvals while maintaining clear
visibility to pipeline breadth and depth to support sustained launches into the future.

Manufacturing and Supply Chain

Prior to the separation, our products were manufactured at both sites operated by us and sites

operated by third-party contract manufacturing organizations (CMOs).

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We own and operate 12 internal manufacturing sites, four of which focus on vaccines, six of which

focus on other animal health products and two of which are regional sites that focus on packaging:

Site

Clinton
Speke
Kansas City
Huningue
Wusi
Terre Haute

Location

Site

Location

Indiana, U.S.
Liverpool, U.K.
Kansas, U.S.
France
China
Indiana, U.S.

Prince Edward Island
Winslow
Fort Dodge
Cuxhaven
Chungli
Barueri

Canada
Maine, U.S.
Iowa, U.S.
Germany
Taiwan
Brazil

We will continue to manufacture one product, human growth hormone, for Lilly at one of these sites

until the end of 2020.

Our global manufacturing and supply chain is also supported by a network of CMOs. As of

December 31, 2019, this network was comprised of approximately 90 CMOs. Our external manufacturing
network centrally governs our global CMO relationships and provides oversight to these CMOs through
four hubs.

We select CMOs based on several factors: (i) their ability to reliably supply products or materials that

meet our quality standards at an optimized cost; (ii) their access to specialty products and technologies;
(iii) capacity; and (iv) financial analyses. Our External Manufacturing Network seeks to ensure that all of
the CMOs we use adhere to our standards of manufacturing quality.

We purchase certain raw materials necessary for the commercial production of our products from a
variety of third-party suppliers. We utilize logistics service providers as a part of our global supply chain,
primarily for shipping and logistics support.

We intend to continue our efficiency improvement programs in our manufacturing and supply chain

organization. We have strong globally managed and coordinated quality control and quality assurance
programs in place at all internal manufacturing sites and external manufacturing hubs, and we regularly
inspect and audit our internal sites and CMO locations.

Competition

We face intense competition in the sectors and regions on which we focus. Principal methods of
competition vary depending on the particular region, species, product category, or individual product.
Some of these methods include new product development, quality, price, service and promotion.

Our primary competitors include animal health medicines and vaccines companies such as Zoetis
Inc.; Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc., the animal health division of Boehringer Ingelheim GmbH;
Merck Animal Health, the animal health division of Merck & Co., Inc.; and the animal health business of
Bayer. In August 2019, we entered into an agreement to acquire the animal health business of Bayer (see
Note 6: Acquisitions to our consolidated and combined financial statements). We also face competition
globally from manufacturers of generic drugs, as well as from producers of nutritional health products,
such as DSM Nutritional Products AG and Danisco Animal Nutrition, the animal health division of E.I. du
Pont de Nemours and Company, a subsidiary of DowDuPont, Inc. There are also several new start-up
companies working in the animal health area. In addition, we compete with numerous other producers of
animal health products throughout the world.

Intellectual Property

Our technology, brands and other intellectual property are important elements of our business. We
rely on patent, trademark, copyright and trade secret laws, as well as regulatory exclusivity periods and
non-disclosure agreements to protect our intellectual property rights. Our policy is to vigorously protect,
enforce and defend our rights to our intellectual property, as appropriate.

Our product portfolio and certain product candidates enjoy the protection of approximately 3,000

patents and applications, filed in over 50 countries, with concentration in our major market countries as
well as other countries with strong patent systems, such as Australia, Brazil, Canada, Europe, Japan and

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the U.S. Many of the patents and patent applications in our portfolio are the result of our own work, while
other patents and patent applications in our portfolio were at least partially developed, and licensed to us,
by third parties. A subset of our current products or product candidates are covered by patents and patent
applications in our portfolio.

Patents for individual products expire at different times based on the date of the patent filing (or
sometimes the date of patent grant) and the legal term of patents in the countries where such patents are
obtained. For example, Galliprant’s active ingredient, grapiprant, is encompassed by both compound and
physical form patents in the U.S., Europe, Canada and other key markets, with terms that expire between
October 2021 and March 2026. Various formulation and method of use patents encompass the spinosad
pesticide products, Comfortis and Trifexis. The Comfortis formulation patent extends through August 2020
in the U.S., Canada and Australia, and, upon grant of applicable supplementing protection certificate
(SPC), through August 2025 in Europe. The Trifexis formulation and method of use patents extend
through September 2021 in the U.S., Canada and Australia, and, upon grant of applicable SPC, through
September 2026 in Europe. We typically maintain all of our patents and assert our patent rights against
third parties as appropriate.

Additionally, many of our vaccine products, including the Duramune family of vaccines, are based on

proprietary or patented master seeds and formulations. We actively seek to protect our proprietary
information, including our trade secrets and proprietary know-how, through a variety of means including
by seeking to require our employees, consultants, advisors and partners to enter into confidentiality
agreements and other arrangements upon the commencement of their employment or engagement.

In order to facilitate the Separation and allow Lilly’s and our operations to continue with minimal
interruption, Lilly licensed to us the right to use certain intellectual property rights in the animal health
field. In addition, Lilly granted us a transitional license to use certain of Lilly’s trademarks for a period of
time following the IPO.

We seek to file and maintain trademarks around the world based on commercial activities in most
regions where we have, or desire to have, a business presence for a particular product. We currently
maintain more than 9,000 trademark applications and registrations in major regions, primarily identifying
products dedicated to the care of livestock and companion animals.

Regulatory

The sale of animal health products is governed by the laws and regulations specific to each country

in which we sell our products. To maintain compliance with these regulatory requirements, we have
established processes, systems and dedicated resources with end-to-end involvement from product
concept to launch and maintenance in the market. Our regulatory function actively seeks to engage in
dialogue with various global agencies regarding their policies that relate to animal health products. In the
majority of our markets, the relevant health authority is separate from those governing human medicinal
products.

United States

U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The regulatory body that is responsible for the regulation of
animal health pharmaceuticals in the U.S. is the Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM), a division of the
FDA. All manufacturers of animal health pharmaceuticals must demonstrate their products to be safe,
effective and produced by a consistent method of manufacture as defined under the Federal Food, Drug
and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA). The FDA’s basis for approving a new animal drug application is documented
in a Freedom of Information Summary. Post-approval monitoring of products is required by law, with
reports being provided to the CVM’s Office of Surveillance and Compliance. Reports of product quality
defects, adverse events or unexpected results are maintained and submitted in accordance with the law.
Additionally, as part of the drug experience report, we are required to submit all new information
pertaining to the safety or effectiveness of a product, regardless of the source.

U.S. Department of Agriculture. The regulatory body in the U.S. for veterinary biologicals is the U.S.

Department of Agriculture (USDA). The Center for Veterinary Biologics within the Animal and Plant Health
Inspection Service in the USDA is responsible for the regulation of animal health biologicals, which

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includes but is not limited to vaccines, bacterins, allergens, antibodies, antitoxins, toxoids,
immunostimulants, certain cytokines, antigenic or immunizing components of live microorganisms, and
diagnostic components of natural or synthetic origin, or that are derived from synthesizing or altering
various substances or components of substances such as microorganisms, genes or genetic sequences,
carbohydrates, proteins, antigens, allergens or antibodies. All manufacturers of animal health biologicals
must show their products to be pure, safe, effective and produced by a consistent method of manufacture
as defined under the Virus Serum Toxin Act. Post-approval monitoring of products is required. Reports of
product quality defects, adverse events or unexpected results are maintained and submitted in
accordance with the agency requirements.

Environmental Protection Agency. The main regulatory body in the U.S. for veterinary pesticides is
the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The EPA’s Office of Pesticide Programs is responsible for the
regulation of most pesticide products applied to animals in accordance with a memorandum of
understanding between the FDA and EPA for products that are subject to regulation under both the
FFDCA and the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act. All manufacturers of animal health
pesticides must show their products will not cause unreasonable adverse effects to man or the
environment as stated in the act. Within the U.S., individual state pesticide authorities must, before
distribution in that state, also approve pesticide products that are approved by the EPA. Post-approval
monitoring of products is required, with reports provided to the EPA and some state regulatory agencies.

Food Safety Inspection Service. The FDA is authorized to determine the safety of substances

(including ‘‘generally recognized as safe’’ substances, food additives and color additives), as well as
prescribe their safe conditions of use. However, although the FDA has the responsibility for determining
the safety of substances, the Food Safety and Inspection Service, the public health agency in the USDA,
still retains, under the tenets of the Federal Meat Inspection Act and the Poultry Products Inspection Act
and their implementing regulations, the authority to determine that new substances and new uses of
previously approved substances are suitable for use in meat and poultry products.

The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) prohibits U.S. corporations and their representatives from
offering, promising, authorizing or making payments to any foreign government official, government staff
member, political party or political candidate in an attempt to obtain or retain business abroad. The scope
of the FCPA includes interactions with certain healthcare professionals in many countries. Other countries
have enacted similar anti-corruption laws and/or regulations. In some countries in which we operate, the
pharmaceutical and life sciences industries are exposed to a high risk of corruption associated with sales
to healthcare professionals and institutions.

Outside of the United States

European Union (EU). We are governed by the following EU regulatory bodies:

The European Medicines Agency (EMA) is a centralized agency of the EU responsible for the
scientific evaluation of Veterinary Medicinal Products (VMP) developed by pharmaceutical companies
for use in the EU. The agency has a veterinary review section distinct from the medical review
section for human products. The Committee for Veterinary Medicinal Products (CVMP) is responsible
for scientific review of the submissions for VMP and Immunological Veterinary Medicinal Products. If
the CVMP concludes that all requirements for quality, safety and efficacy are met, it issues a positive
opinion that is forwarded to the European Commission, who takes the final decision following the
European comitology procedure. The centralized marketing authorization (commission decision) of
the European Commission is valid in all of the EU. All countries that are not part of the EU but belong
to the European Economic Area (EEA), i.e., Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein, have been part of the
scientific assessment done by the CVMP. These countries issue a national marketing approval in
accordance with the Commission decision. A series of regulations, directives, guidelines, EU
Pharmacopeia Monographs and other legislation provide the requirements for approval in the EU. In
general, these requirements are similar to those in the U.S., requiring demonstrated evidence of
purity, safety, efficacy and consistency of manufacturing processes.

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If approval is sought for products that either cannot or do not need to follow the centralized
procedure, approval can also be achieved by national approval in an EEA country agency. This
national authorization can be mutually recognized by other EEA countries/EU member states (Mutual
Recognition Procedure). In addition, national and mutual recognition can be done in a combined
procedure (Decentralized Procedure).

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) is the agency of the EU that provides scientific advice
and communicates with respect to existing and emerging risks associated with the food chain. Based
on EFSA’s mandate, the agency evaluates applications for feed additives, including enzymes and
several nutritionals for animals. The European Chemical Agency (ECHA) is the agency of the EU for
the safe use of chemicals. Based on the ECHA’s mandate, the agency conducts the evaluation of
biocides for the EU.

In regard to Brexit, the UK formally left the EU on January 31, 2020. A transition period is in effect
from February 1, 2020 until December 31, 2020, during which the UK and the EU will negotiate a trade
agreement. Post-separation, the UK has indicated it will look to continue working closely with the EMA,
and that existing agreements between the EMA and other countries such as Switzerland, the U.S. and
Canada provide a precedent on which the UK could build.

Brazil. The Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock Production and Supply (MAPA) is the regulatory body in
Brazil that is responsible for the regulation and control of pharmaceuticals, biologicals and medicinal feed
additives for animal use. MAPA’s regulatory activities are conducted through the Secretary of Agricultural
Defense and its Livestock Products Inspection Department. In addition, regulatory activities are
conducted at a local level through the Federal Agriculture Superintendence. These activities include the
inspection and licensing of both manufacturing and commercial establishments for veterinary products, as
well as the submission, review and approval of pharmaceuticals, biologicals and medicinal feed additives.
MAPA is one of the most active regulatory agencies in Latin America, having permanent seats at several
international animal health forums, such as Codex Alimentarius, World Organization for Animal Health
and Committee of Veterinary Medicines for the Americas. MAPA was also recently invited to be a Latin
American representative at International Cooperation on Harmonisation of Technical Requirements for
Registration of Veterinary Medicinal Products (VICH) meetings. Several normative instructions issued by
MAPA have set regulatory trends in Latin America.

Japan. The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fishery (MAFF) is the regulatory body in Japan that

is responsible for the regulation and control of pharmaceuticals (including biologicals and
pesticide/disinfectant) and feed additive/feed for animal use. MAFF’s regulatory activities are conducted
through the Livestock & Aquaculture Product Safety Control Division under Consumer Safety Bureau. The
animal drug reviews and approvals, reexamination reviews, GxP compliance checks, GxP site inspections
and product assay checks (including vaccine national assays) are done by National Veterinary Assay
Laboratory (NVAL). MAFF coordinates with other agencies such as Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare
(MHLW) and Food Safety Commission (FSC) to perform various license compliance checks (e.g.
marketing authorization holder, manufacturer and oversea site accreditation) and ensure good
promotional activities. Routine inspections, antimicrobial feed additive national assays and manufacturing
inspections are done by the Food & Agriculture Material Inspection Center. For food animal products,
animal drug review is done by NVAL but the human food safety review is done by FSC (ADI
establishment and antimicrobial risk assessment) and MHLW (MRL establishment). These three agencies
(NVAL, FSC and MHLW) work together to approve food animal products. In addition to those central
government agencies, various licenses are delegated to the local municipal government, such as animal
drug wholesaler and retailer licenses and feed additive distributor licenses.

China. The Ministry of Agriculture (MOA) is the regulatory body that is responsible for the regulation

and control of pharmaceuticals, biologicals, disinfectants, medicinal feed additives, pesticide and
feed/feed additives for animal use. There are three organizations under the MOA that regulate animal
health:

The Institute of Veterinary Drug Control is responsible for the evaluation of new applications,
renewals, variations, manufacturers, quality methods and tissue residue methods for
pharmaceuticals, biologicals, disinfectants and medicinal feed additives.

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The feed/feed additive office is responsible for the registration and renewal of feed and feed
additives.

The pesticide bureau is responsible for the registration and renewal of pesticide products.

Australia. The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) is an Australian
government statutory authority established in 1993 to centralize the registration of all agricultural and
veterinary products into the Australian marketplace. Previously, each state and territory government had
its own system of registration. The APVMA assesses applications from companies and individuals
seeking registration so they can supply their product to the marketplace. Applications undergo rigorous
assessment using the expertise of the APVMA’s scientific staff and drawing on the technical knowledge of
other relevant scientific organizations, Commonwealth government departments and state agriculture
departments. If the product works as intended and the scientific data confirms that when used as directed
on the product label it will have no harmful or unintended effects on people, animals, the environment or
international trade, the APVMA will register the product. As well as registering new agricultural and
veterinary products, the APVMA reviews older products that have been on the market for a substantial
period of time to ensure they still do the job users expect and are safe to use. The APVMA also reviews
registered products when particular concerns are raised about their safety and effectiveness. The review
of a product may result in confirmation of its registration or it may see registration continue with some
changes to the way the product can be used. In some cases, the review may result in the registration of a
product being cancelled and the product taken off the market.

Rest of world. Country-specific regulatory laws typically have provisions that include requirements for
certain labeling, safety, efficacy and manufacturers’ quality control procedures (to assure the consistency
of the products), as well as company records and reports. Other countries’ regulatory agencies typically
either refer to the FDA, USDA, EU and other international animal health entities, including the World
Organization for Animal Health, Codex Alimentarius or VICH (see below), in establishing standards and
regulations for veterinary pharmaceuticals and vaccines, or review the quality, safety and effectiveness of
the products themselves according to their own national requirements.

Global policy and guidance

Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives. The Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on
Food Additives is an international expert scientific committee that is administered jointly by the Food and
Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the World Health Organization (WHO). They
provide a risk assessment/safety evaluation of residues of veterinary drugs in animal products, exposure
and residue definition and maximum residue limit proposals for veterinary drugs. Similarly, the Joint
FAO/WHO Meeting on Pesticide Residues (JMPR) is an international expert scientific group administered
jointly by the FAO and WHO. JMPR reviews residues and analytical aspects of the pesticides, estimate
the maximum residue levels, review toxicological data and estimate acceptable daily intakes for humans
of the pesticides under consideration. Elanco works with these committees to establish acceptable safe
levels of residual product in food-producing animals after treatment with veterinary drugs or pesticides.
This in turn enables the calculation of appropriate withdrawal times for our products prior to an animal
entering the food chain.

Advertising and promotion review. Promotion of ethical animal health products is controlled by
regulations in many countries. These rules generally restrict advertising and promotion to those claims
and uses that have been reviewed and endorsed by the applicable agency. We conduct a review of
promotion material for compliance with the local and regional requirements in the markets where we sell
animal health products.

Import and Export of Products. The importation and exportation of animal health products is
controlled by regulations in many countries. In some jurisdictions this may include obtaining separate
permits or licenses by product or by company or filing notices with applicable regulatory agencies prior to
import or export of product. We ensure compliance with local and global regulations in the markets where
we import/export our animal health products.

International Cooperation on Harmonization of Technical Requirements for Registration of Veterinary
Medicinal Products. VICH is a trilateral (EU-Japan-USA) program launched in 1996 aimed at harmonizing

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technical requirements for veterinary product registration. Several other countries have obtained observer
status, for example, Canada, New Zealand, Australia and South Africa, or are linked to VICH on basis of
the VICH Outreach Forum, a VICH initiative with the main objective of providing a basis for wider
international harmonization of technical requirements. In addition, the World Organization for Animal
Health is an associate member of VICH.

The objectives of the VICH are as follows:

Establish and implement harmonized technical requirements for the registration of veterinary
medicinal products in the VICH regions, which meet high quality, safety and efficacy standards and
minimize the use of test animals and costs of product development.

Provide a basis for wider international harmonization of registration requirements through the VICH
Outreach Forum.

Monitor and maintain existing VICH guidelines, taking particular note of the ICH work program and,
where necessary, update these VICH guidelines.

Ensure efficient processes for maintaining and monitoring consistent interpretation of data
requirements following the implementation of VICH guidelines.

By means of a constructive dialogue between regulatory authorities and industry, provide technical
guidance enabling response to significant emerging global issues and science that impact regulatory
requirements within the VICH regions.

Employees

As of December 31, 2019, we employed approximately 5,760 full time employees. In addition, we

employed approximately 320 fixed-duration employees, which are individuals hired for a pre-defined
length of time (one to four years). Together, they total approximately 6,080 worldwide. Of the 6,080
employees globally, approximately 2,560 are U.S.-based and approximately 3,520 are employed in other
jurisdictions. Some of these employees are members of unions, works councils, trade associations or are
otherwise subject to collective bargaining agreements, including approximately 150 union employees in
the U.S. located at our Fort Dodge, Iowa manufacturing/R&D facility. Approximately 40% of our global
population is in customer-facing roles, including but not limited to, traditional sales roles, technical
consultants, account managers and commercial and general managers.

Environmental, Health and Safety

We are subject to various federal, state, local and foreign environmental, health and safety (EHS)
laws and regulations. These laws and regulations govern matters such as the emission and discharge of
hazardous materials into the ground, air or water; the generation, use, storage, handling, treatment,
packaging, transportation, exposure to, and disposal of hazardous and biological materials, including
recordkeeping, reporting and registration requirements; and the health and safety of our employees. Due
to our operations, these laws and regulations also require us to obtain, and comply with, permits,
registrations or other authorizations issued by governmental authorities. These authorities can modify or
revoke our permits, registrations or other authorizations and can enforce compliance through fines and
injunctions.

Certain environmental laws impose joint and several liability, without regard to fault, for cleanup costs

on persons who have disposed of or released hazardous substances into the environment, including at
third-party sites or offsite disposal locations, or that currently own or operate (or formerly owned or
operated) sites where such a release occurred. We could be subject to liability for the investigation and
remediation of legacy environmental contamination caused by historical industrial activity at sites that we
own or on which we operate. In addition to clean-up actions brought by federal, state, local and foreign
governmental entities, private parties could raise personal injury or other claims against us due to the
presence of, or exposure to, hazardous materials on, from or otherwise relating to such a property.

We have made, and intend to continue to make, necessary expenditures for compliance with

applicable EHS laws and regulations. We are also monitoring and investigating environmental
contamination from past industrial activity at certain sites. As a result, we incurred capital and operational

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expenditures in 2019 for environmental compliance purposes and for the clean-up of certain past
industrial activities. Environmental-related capital expenditures and other environmental-related
expenditures were $0.0 million and $0.2 million in 2019, respectively.

In connection with past divestitures, we have undertaken certain indemnification obligations that may

require us in the future, to conduct or finance environmental cleanups at sites that we no longer own or
operate. In connection with certain of our acquisitions, we have also entered into indemnification
agreements pursuant which we are or may be indemnified for various environmental cleanups; however,
such indemnities are limited in both time and scope and may be further limited in the presence of new
information, or may not be available at all.

Legal Proceedings

We are from time to time subject to claims and litigation arising in the ordinary course of business.
These claims and litigation may include, among other things, allegations of violation of U.S. and foreign
competition law, labor laws, consumer protection laws and environmental laws and regulations, as well as
claims or litigation relating to product liability, intellectual property, securities, breach of contract and tort.
We operate in multiple jurisdictions and, as a result, a claim in one jurisdiction may lead to claims or
regulatory penalties in other jurisdictions. We intend to vigorously defend against any pending or future
claims and litigation, as appropriate.

At this time, in the opinion of our management, the likelihood is remote that the impact of any such

proceedings, either individually or in the aggregate, would have a material adverse effect on our
consolidated results of operations, financial condition or cash flows. However, one or more unfavorable
outcomes in any claim or litigation against us could have a material adverse effect for the period in which
they are resolved. In addition, regardless of their merits or their ultimate outcomes, such matters are
costly, divert management’s attention and may materially adversely affect our reputation, even if resolved
in our favor.

Available Information

Our website address is www.elanco.com. On our website, we make available, free of charge, our

annual, quarterly and current reports, including amendments to such reports, as soon as reasonably
practicable after we electronically file such material with, or furnish such material to, the SEC.

Information relating to corporate governance at Elanco, including our Corporate Governance
Guidelines, Code of Conduct, Financial Code of Ethics, Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws, Committee
Charters; information concerning our executive officers and members of our board of directors; and ways
to communicate are available on our website. We will provide any of the foregoing information without
charge upon written request to Elanco’s Corporate Secretary, Elanco, 2500 Innovation Way, Greenfield,
Indiana 46140. Information relating to shareholder services is also available on our website.

Information contained on our website is not part of, or incorporated by reference, in this Annual

Report on Form 10-K.

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Item 1A. Risk Factors

Our business, financial condition and results of operations are subject to various risks, including but
not limited to the risks described below. If any of such risks actually materializes, our business, financial
condition and results of operations could be materially adversely affected.

Risks Related to Elanco

The animal health industry is highly competitive.

The animal health industry is highly competitive. Our competitors include standalone animal health

businesses, the animal health businesses of large pharmaceutical companies, specialty animal health
businesses and companies that mainly produce generic products. We believe many of our competitors
are conducting R&D activities in areas served by our products and in areas in which we are developing
products. Several new start-up companies also compete in the animal health industry. We also face
competition from manufacturers of drugs globally, as well as producers of nutritional health products.
These competitors may have access to greater financial, marketing, technical and other resources. As a
result, they may be able to devote more resources to developing, manufacturing, marketing and selling
their products, initiating or withstanding substantial price competition or more readily taking advantage of
acquisitions or other opportunities. Further, consolidation in the animal health industry could result in
existing competitors realizing additional efficiencies or improving portfolio bundling opportunities, thereby
potentially increasing their market share and pricing power, which could lead to a decrease in our revenue
and profitability and an increase in competition. For example, many of our competitors have relationships
with key distributors and, because of their size, the ability to offer attractive pricing incentives, which may
negatively impact or hinder our relationships with these distributors. In addition to competition from
established market participants, new entrants to the animal health medicines and vaccines industry could
substantially reduce our market share, render our products obsolete or disrupt our business model.

To the extent that any of our competitors are more successful with respect to any key competitive

factor, or we are forced to reduce, or are unable to raise, the price of any of our products in order to
remain competitive, our business, financial condition and results of operations could be materially
adversely affected. Competitive pressure could arise from, among other things, more favorable safety and
efficacy product profiles, limited demand growth or a significant number of additional competitive products
being introduced into a particular market, price reductions by competitors, the ability of competitors to
capitalize on their economies of scale, the ability of competitors to produce or otherwise procure animal
health products at lower costs than us and the ability of competitors to access more or newer technology
than us.

Disruptive innovation and advances in veterinary medical practices, animal health technologies
and alternatives to animal-derived protein, could negatively affect the market for our products.

The markets for our products are regularly impacted by the introduction and/or broad market
acceptance of newly-developed or alternative products that address the diseases and conditions for
which we sell products, including ‘‘green’’ or ‘‘holistic’’ health products, specially bred disease-resistant
animals or replacements for meat, milk, eggs or fish from alternative natural or synthetic sources. For
example, the market for our companion animal therapeutics has been particularly affected by innovation
in new molecules and delivery formulations in recent years. Technological breakthroughs by others may
render obsolete our products and reduce or eliminate the market for our products. Introduction or
acceptance of competing animal health products and innovation or disruptive protein alternatives could
materially adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.

Regulatory restrictions and bans on the use of antibiotics and productivity products in food
animals, as well as changing market demand, may continue to negatively affect demand for
certain of our food animal products.

Over the past few years, our operational results have been, and will continue to be, affected by
regulations and changing market demand. In certain markets, including the U.S., sales of certain of our
food animal products have been negatively affected by an increase in consumer sentiment for proteins
and dairy products produced without the use of antibiotics or other products intended to increase animal
production.

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There are two classes of antibiotics used in animal health: shared-class, or medically important,

antibiotics, which are used to treat infectious disease caused by pathogens that occur in both humans
and animals; and animal-only antibiotics, which are used to treat infectious disease caused by pathogens
that occur in animals only. See ‘‘Business of Elanco - Products - Antibiotics.’’ Concerns that the use of
antibiotics in food animal production may lead to increased antibiotic resistance of human pathogens
have resulted in increased regulation and changing market demand. In December 2013, the FDA
announced final guidance establishing procedures for the voluntary phase-out in the U.S. over a
three-year period of the use of shared-class antibiotics in animal feed or water for growth promotion in
food animal production. The guidance allows for continued use of shared-class antibiotics in
food-producing animals under the supervision of a veterinarian for treatment, control and, under certain
circumstances, for prevention of disease. The FDA indicated that it took this action to help preserve the
efficacy of shared-class antibiotics to treat infections in humans. As part of those efforts, stricter guidelines
governing the administration of shared-class antibiotics have recently come into effect. As of January 1,
2017, under the FDA’s guidance and the related rule known as the Veterinary Feed Directive, the use of
shared-class antibiotics in the water or feed of food-producing animals requires written authorization by a
licensed veterinarian. In addition, other countries in which we sell or plan to sell our products, such as
France and Vietnam, have passed restrictions or bans on antibiotic use. Other countries have placed
restrictions or bans on the use of specific antibiotics in certain food-producing animals, regardless of the
route of administration (in feed or injectable).

From 2015 to 2019, our revenue from shared-class antibiotics declined at a CAGR of 10%, excluding
the impact of foreign exchange rates. This was driven primarily by changing regulations in many markets,
including the Veterinary Feed Directive, as well as changing market demand and our tiered approach to
antibiotic stewardship, which included removing growth promotion from labels and requiring veterinary
oversight in the U.S. and other markets. Globally, during 2019, our revenue from shared-class antibiotics
declined 13%, excluding the impact of foreign exchange rates, and represented 11% (4% from sales in
the U.S. and 7% from sales outside the U.S.) of total revenue, down from 16% in 2015. From 2015 to
2019, our revenue from animal-only antibiotics grew at a CAGR of 4%, excluding the impact of foreign
exchange rates, driven by sales outside the U.S., which offset a slight decline in the U.S. Globally, during
2019, our revenue from animal-only antibiotics declined 1%, excluding the impact of foreign exchange
rates, and represented 24% of total revenue, up from 23% in 2015. In 2019, 87% of our revenue from
animal-only antibiotics resulted from the sale of ionophores. Ionophores are a special class of animal-only
antimicrobials, and because of their animal-only designation, mode of action and spectrum of activity,
their use has not to date been impacted by regulations or changing market demand in many markets
outside of the U.S.

The impact of changes in regulations and market preferences regarding the use of antibiotics in food

animals could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of
operations. If there is an increased public perception that consumption of food derived from animals that
utilize our products poses a risk to human health, there may be a further decline in the production of those
food products and, in turn, demand for our products. In addition, antibiotic resistance concerns will likely
result in additional restrictions or bans, expanded regulations or public pressure to further reduce the use
of antibiotics in food animals, increased demand for antibiotic-free protein, or changes in the market
acceptance or regulatory treatment of ionophores, any of which could materially adversely affect our
business, financial condition and results of operations.

In addition, our revenue has been impacted by regulatory changes in China and other markets
restricting the use of productivity products, such as those containing ractopamine, in food animals. This
has resulted in many U.S. food producers who access such markets eliminating their use of ractopamine.
Our FA Ruminants & Swine products Optaflexx™ and Paylean™ contain ractopamine. If more producers
decide to access such markets or additional markets restrict the use of ractopamine or other productivity
products, our business, financial condition and results of operations could be materially adversely
affected.

Generic products may be viewed as more cost-effective than our products.

We face competition from products produced by other companies, including generic alternatives to
our products. We depend on patents and regulatory data exclusivity periods to provide us with exclusive

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marketing rights for some of our products. Patents for individual products expire at different times based
on the date of the patent filing (or sometimes the date of patent grant) and the legal term of patents in the
jurisdictions where such patents are obtained. The extent of protection afforded by our patents varies from
jurisdiction to jurisdiction and is limited by the scope of the claimed subject matter of our patents, the term
of the patent and the availability and enforcement of legal remedies in the applicable jurisdiction. In 2019,
approximately 67% of our revenue was from products that did not have patent protection, including
revenue from some of our top products such as Rumensin, Maxiban, Denagard and Tylan Premix. Other
products are protected by patents that expire over the next several years. As the patents for a brand
name product expire, competitors may begin to introduce generic or other alternatives, and as a result,
we may face competition from lower-priced alternatives to many of our products. For example, we have
experienced significant competitive headwinds from generic ractopamine in the U.S. In the third quarter of
2013, a large established animal health company received U.S. approval for generic ractopamine. U.S.
revenue from Optaflexx, our ractopamine beef product, has declined at a compound annual growth rate of
21% from 2015 to 2019 as a result of generic competition and international regulatory restrictions. In the
third quarter of 2019, an established animal health company received U.S. approval for generic monensin
in cattle and goats for certain indications. U.S. revenue from Rumensin, our monensin product, may
continue to decline as a result of the generic competition. We may face similar competition in the future
for existing products that do not benefit from exclusivity or for existing products with material patents
expiring in the future. See ‘‘Business of Elanco - Intellectual Property.’’

Generic competitors are becoming more aggressive in terms of launching products before patent
rights expire, and, because of attractive pricing, sales of generic products are an increasing percentage of
overall animal health sales in certain regions. Although the impact of generic competition in the animal
health industry to date has not typically mirrored that seen in human health, product pricing and the
impact of generic competition in the future may more closely mirror human health as a result of changes
in industry dynamics, such as channel expansion, consolidation, an increase in the availability and use of
pet insurance and the potential for generic competition by established animal health businesses. If animal
health customers increase their use of new or existing generic products, our business, financial condition
and results of operations could be materially adversely affected.

We may not successfully implement our business strategies or achieve targeted cost efficiencies
and gross margin improvements.

We are pursuing strategic initiatives that management considers critical to our long-term success,
including, but not limited to: improving manufacturing processes, reducing our manufacturing footprint,
achieving lean initiatives, consolidating our CMO network, strategically insourcing projects, pursuing cost
savings opportunities with respect to raw materials through a new procurement process and improving
the productivity of our sales force. We may pursue additional strategic initiatives in the future to improve
gross margins and achieve our targeted cost efficiencies. We also have acquired or partnered with a
number of smaller animal health businesses, and we intend to continue to do so in the future. There are
significant risks involved with the execution of these initiatives, including significant business, economic
and competitive uncertainties, many of which are outside of our control. Accordingly, we may not succeed
in implementing these strategic initiatives. Realizing the anticipated benefits from these initiatives, if any
benefits are achieved at all, may take several years. We may be unable to achieve our targeted cost
efficiencies and gross margin improvements. Additionally, we may have insufficient access to capital to
fund investments in strategic initiatives, or our business strategy may change from time to time, which
could delay our ability to implement initiatives that we believe are important to our business.

Consolidation of our customers and distributors could negatively affect the pricing of our
products.

Third-party distributors, veterinarians and food animal producers are our primary customers. In recent

years, there has been a trend towards the concentration of veterinarians in large clinics and hospitals. In
addition, food animal producers, particularly swine and poultry producers, and our distributors have seen
recent consolidation in their industries. Furthermore, we have seen the expansion of larger cross-border
corporate customers and an increase in the consolidation of buying groups (cooperatives of veterinary
practices that leverage volume to pursue discounts from manufacturers). The pace of consolidation and

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structure of markets varies greatly across geographies. If these trends towards consolidation continue,
our customers could attempt to improve their profitability by leveraging their buying power to obtain
favorable pricing. The resulting decrease in our prices could have a material adverse effect on our
business, financial condition and results of operations.

A general outbreak of infectious disease or viruses or an outbreak of infectious disease carried by
food animals could negatively affect the demand for, and sale and production of, our food animal
products.

Our global operations expose us to risks associated with public health crises, such as pandemics and

epidemics, which could harm our business and have an adverse effect on our results of operations. For
example, in December 2019, an outbreak of a new strain of coronavirus in Wuhan, China, has resulted in
travel disruption globally and has affected certain companies’ operations in China and other countries,
including companies with which we do business. At this point, the extent to which the coronavirus may
impact our results is uncertain.

Sales of our food animal products could be materially adversely affected by a general outbreak of
infectious disease or an outbreak of disease carried by food animals, which could lead to the widespread
death or precautionary destruction of food animals as well as the reduced consumption and demand for
animal protein. In addition, outbreaks of disease carried by food animals may reduce regional or global
sales of particular animal-derived food products or result in reduced exports of such products, either due
to heightened export restrictions or import prohibitions, which may reduce demand for our food animal
products due to reduced herd or flock sizes.

In recent years, outbreaks of various diseases, including African Swine Fever, avian influenza,
foot-and-mouth disease, bovine spongiform encephalopathy (otherwise known as BSE or ‘‘mad cow’’
disease) and porcine epidemic diarrhea virus (otherwise known as PEDV) have negatively impacted sales
of our animal health products. The discovery of additional cases of any of these, or new, diseases may
result in additional restrictions on animal protein, reduced herd or flock sizes, or reduced demand for
animal protein, any of which may have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and
results of operations. In addition, the outbreak of any highly contagious disease near our main production
sites could require us to immediately halt production of our products at such sites or force us to incur
substantial expenses in procuring raw materials or products elsewhere.

Our R&D, acquisition and licensing efforts may fail to generate new products or expand the use of
our existing products.

Our future success depends on both our existing product portfolio and our pipeline of new products,

including new products that we may develop through joint ventures and products that we are able to
obtain through license or acquisition, including the acquisition of the Bayer animal health business
(see Note 6: Acquisitions to our consolidated and combined financial statements). We commit substantial
effort, funds and other resources to R&D, both through our own dedicated resources and through
collaborations with third parties.

We may be unable to determine with accuracy when or whether any of our products now under
development will be approved or launched, or we may be unable to develop, license or otherwise acquire
product candidates or products. In addition, we cannot predict whether any products, once launched, will
be commercially successful or will achieve sales and revenue that are consistent with our expectations.
The animal health industry is subject to regional and local trends and regulations and, as a result,
products that are successful in some markets may not achieve similar success when introduced into other
markets. Furthermore, the timing and cost of our R&D may increase, and our R&D may become less
predictable as, among other things, regulations applicable to our industry may make it more
time-consuming and/or costly to research, develop and register products. If we are unable to generate
new products or expand the use of our existing products, our business, financial condition and results of
operations will be materially adversely affected. For example, between 2015 and 2017, prior to our
February 2018 launch of Credelio in the U.S., we experienced an innovation lag in the companion animal
parasiticide space. In the absence of a competitive combined oral flea and tick product, our U.S.
companion animal parasiticide portfolio revenue declined 15% in 2017, excluding the impact on revenue
resulting from a reduction in inventory levels within our distribution channel.

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In addition, some of our growth occurred through Lilly’s acquisitions, including Novartis Animal
Health, Lohmann Animal Health, Janssen Animal Health and the BI Vetmedica U.S. vaccines portfolio.
However, following the Separation, we no longer benefit from Lilly’s scale, capital base and financial
strength.

We had losses in recent periods.

We have incurred net losses in recent periods. We could continue to incur asset impairment,

restructuring and other special charges and could report losses in the future. We also expect to continue
to incur substantial expenditures to develop, manufacture and market our products and implement our
business strategies, transaction costs and integration expenses associated with acquisitions, additional
amortization of intangible assets, and interest expense. We may encounter unforeseen expenses,
difficulties, complications, delays, adverse events and other unknown factors that may materially
adversely affect our business.

The misuse or off-label use of our products may harm our reputation or result in financial or other
damages.

Our products have been approved for use under specific circumstances for the treatment of certain

diseases and conditions in specific species. There may be increased risk of product liability claims if
veterinarians, food animal producers, pet owners or others attempt to use our products off-label, including
the use of our products in species (including humans) for which they have not been approved.
Furthermore, the use of our products for indications other than those for which our products have been
approved may not be effective, which could harm our reputation and lead to an increased risk of litigation.
If we are deemed by a governmental or regulatory agency to have engaged in the promotion of any of our
products for off-label use, such agency could request that we modify our training or promotional materials
and practices, and we could be subject to significant fines and penalties, and the imposition of these
sanctions could also affect our reputation and position within the industry. Any of these events could
materially adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.

Animal health products are subject to unanticipated safety, quality or efficacy concerns, which
may harm our reputation.

Unanticipated safety, quality or efficacy concerns arise from time to time with respect to animal health

products, whether or not scientifically or clinically supported, leading to product recalls, withdrawals or
suspended or declining sales, as well as product liability and other claims.

Regulatory actions based on these types of safety, quality or efficacy concerns could impact all, or a
significant portion, of a product’s sales and could, depending on the circumstances, materially adversely
affect our results of operations.

In addition, since we depend on positive perceptions of the safety, quality and efficacy of our
products, and animal health products generally, by food producers, veterinarians and pet owners, any
concern as to the safety, quality or efficacy of our products, whether actual or perceived, may harm our
reputation. These concerns and the related harm to our reputation could materially adversely affect our
business, financial condition and results of operations, regardless of whether such reports are accurate.

Our business may be negatively affected by weather conditions and the availability of natural
resources.

The animal health industry and demand for many of our products in a particular region are affected

by weather conditions, varying weather patterns and weather-related pressures from pests, such as ticks.
As a result, we may experience regional and seasonal fluctuations in our results of operations.

Food animal producers depend on the availability of natural resources, including large supplies of

fresh water. Their animals’ health and their ability to operate could be adversely affected if they
experience a shortage of fresh water due to human population growth or floods, droughts or other
weather conditions. In the event of adverse weather conditions or a shortage of fresh water, veterinarians
or food animal producers may purchase less of our products.

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Further, heat waves may cause stress in animals and lead to increased vulnerability to disease,
reduced fertility rates and reduced milk production. Droughts may threaten pasture and feed supplies by
reducing the quality and amount of forage available to grazing livestock, while climate change may
increase the prevalence of parasites and diseases that affect food animals. Adverse weather conditions
may also have a material impact on the aquaculture business. Changes in water temperatures could
affect the timing of reproduction and growth of various fish species, as well as trigger the outbreak of
certain water borne diseases.

In addition, veterinary hospitals and practitioners depend on visits from, and access to, the animals
under their care. Veterinarians’ patient volume and ability to operate could be adversely affected if they
experience prolonged snow, ice or other severe weather conditions, particularly in regions not
accustomed to sustained inclement weather.

We may not be able to realize the expected benefits of our investments in emerging markets and
are subject to certain risks due to our presence in emerging markets, including political or
economic instability and failure to adequately comply with legal and regulatory requirements.

We have taken steps to increase our presence in select emerging markets, including by expanding

our sales organization and product offerings in these markets. The acquisition of the Bayer animal health
business is expected to further increase our presence in emerging markets (see Note 6: Acquisitions to
our consolidated and combined financial statements). Failure to continue to maintain and expand our
business in emerging markets could materially adversely affect our business, financial condition and
results of operations.

In addition, certain emerging markets have legal systems that are less developed. Other jurisdictions
in which we conduct business may have legal and regulatory regimes that differ materially from U.S. laws
and regulations, are continuously evolving or do not include sufficient judicial or administrative guidance
to interpret such laws and regulations. Compliance with diverse legal requirements is costly and
time-consuming and requires significant resources. Violations or possible violations of applicable laws or
regulations by our employees may result in investigation costs, potential penalties and other related costs,
which in turn could negatively affect our reputation and our results of operations.

Some countries within emerging markets may be especially vulnerable to periods of local, regional or
global economic, political or social instability or crisis. For example, our sales in certain emerging markets
have suffered from extended periods of disruption due to natural disasters. Furthermore, we have also
experienced lower than expected sales in certain emerging markets due to local, regional and global
restrictions on banking and commercial activities in those countries. In addition, certain emerging markets
have currencies that fluctuate substantially, which may impact our financial performance. For these
reasons, among others, doing business within emerging markets carries significant risks.

Modification of foreign trade policy may harm our food animal product customers.

Changes in laws, agreements and policies governing foreign trade in the territories and countries
where our customers do business could negatively impact such customers’ businesses and adversely
affect our results of operations. A number of our customers, particularly U.S.-based food animal
producers, benefit from free trade agreements, such as the North American Free Trade Agreement
(NAFTA). In November 2018, the U.S. negotiated a new trade deal with Canada and Mexico known as
the United States-Mexico-Canada-Agreement (USMCA), aimed at re-negotiating and updating the terms
of NAFTA. The USMCA was revised by the parties on December 10, 2019. The USMCA still requires
ratification by Canada before it can take effect. If the USMCA is not ratified and the U.S. were to withdraw
from or materially modify NAFTA or other international trade agreements to which it is a party or if the
U.S. were to engage in trade disputes or the imposition of tariffs, our customers could be harmed, and as
a result, our business, financial condition and results of operations could be materially adversely affected.

Our business is subject to risk based on global economic conditions.

Macroeconomic business and financial disruptions could have a material adverse effect on our
business, financial condition and results of operations. Certain of our customers and suppliers could be
affected directly by an economic downturn and could face constraints on the availability of credit or

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decreased cash flow that could give rise to payment delays, increased credit risk, bankruptcies and other
financial hardships that could decrease the demand for our products or hinder our ability to collect
amounts due from our customers. If one or more of our large customers, including distributors,
discontinues or modifies their relationship with us as a result of economic conditions or otherwise, our
business, financial condition and results of operations may be materially adversely affected. In addition,
economic concerns may cause some pet owners to forgo or defer visits to veterinary practices or could
reduce their willingness to treat pet health conditions or to continue to own a pet. Furthermore, our
exposure to credit and collectability risk is higher in certain international markets and our ability to mitigate
such risks may be limited. Our procedures intended to monitor and limit our exposure to credit and
collectability risk may not effectively limit such risk and avoid losses.

Our results of operations are dependent upon the success of our top products.

If any of our top products experience issues, such as disruptive innovations or the introduction of
more effective competitive products, negative publicity, changes to veterinarian or customer preferences,
loss of patent protection, material product liability litigation, new or unexpected side effects, manufacturing
disruptions and/or regulatory proceedings, our revenue could be negatively impacted, perhaps
significantly. Our top five products, Rumensin, Trifexis, Maxiban, Denagard and Interceptor Plus,
contributed approximately 31% of our revenue in 2019. Any issues with these top products, particularly
Rumensin, which contributed approximately 10% of our revenue in 2019 and is now subject to generic
competition in the U.S., could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and
results of operations.

Our business is subject to risk based on customer exposure to rising costs and reduced
customer income.

Feed, fuel, transportation and other key costs for food animal producers may increase or animal
protein prices or sales may decrease. Either of these trends could cause deterioration in the financial
condition of our food animal product customers, potentially inhibiting their ability to purchase our products
or pay us for products delivered. Our food animal product customers may offset rising costs by reducing
spending on our food animal products, including by switching to lower-cost alternatives to our products. In
addition, concerns about the financial resources of pet owners could cause veterinarians to alter their
treatment recommendations in favor of lower-cost alternatives to our products, which could result in a
decrease in sales of our companion animal products, especially in developed countries where there is a
higher rate of pet ownership. Rising costs or reduced income for our customers could have a material
adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

For our companion animal products, increased use of alternative distribution channels, or
changes within existing distribution channels, could negatively impact our market share, margins
and distribution of our products.

In most markets, pet owners typically purchase their animal health products directly from

veterinarians. However, pet owners increasingly have the option to purchase animal health products from
sources other than veterinarians, such as online retailers, ‘‘big-box’’ retail stores or other over-the-counter
distribution channels. This trend has been demonstrated by the significant shift away from the veterinarian
distribution channel in the sale of flea and tick products in recent years. Pet owners also could decrease
their reliance on, and visits to, veterinarians as they rely more on internet-based animal health
information. Because we market our companion animal prescription products primarily through the
veterinarian distribution channel, any decrease in visits to veterinarians by pet owners could reduce our
market share for such products and materially adversely affect our business, financial condition and
results of operations. In addition, pet owners may substitute human health products for animal health
products if human health products are deemed to be lower-cost alternatives.

Legislation has also been proposed in the U.S., and may be proposed in the U.S. or abroad in the
future, that could impact the distribution channels for our companion animal products. For example, such
legislation may require veterinarians to provide pet owners with written prescriptions and disclosure that
the pet owner may fill prescriptions through a third party, which may further reduce the number of pet
owners who purchase their animal health products directly from veterinarians. Such requirements may

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lead to increased use of generic alternatives to our products or the increased substitution of our
companion animal products with other animal health products or human health products if such other
products are deemed to be lower-cost alternatives. Many states already have regulations requiring
veterinarians to provide prescriptions to pet owners upon request and the American Veterinary Medical
Association has long-standing policies in place to encourage this practice.

Over time, these and other competitive conditions may increase our use of online retailers, ‘‘big-box’’

retail stores or other over-the-counter distribution channels to sell our companion animal products. We
may not be adequately prepared or able to distribute our companion animal products if an increased
portion of our sales occur through these channels. Also, we may realize lower margins on sales through
these distribution channels than we do on sales through veterinarians. Any of these events could
materially adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.

In addition, if one or more of our companion animal distributors discontinues or modifies their
relationship with us, our business, financial condition and results of operations may be materially
adversely affected. For example, in 2017, a change in our U.S. inventory management practices resulted
in a revenue lag as existing inventory was sold down, which management estimates decreased our
revenue by approximately $35 million.

Supply chain continuity could be disrupted by a major catastrophic event or third party quality
issue causing a loss of inventory and/or facility that could negatively impact the amount of
product sold.

In our business, we have multiple warehouses in the supply chain that have a material amount of
inventory. This could create excessive risk if a catastrophic event were to occur at one of these locations.
As such, business continuity plans are critical to our manufacturing sites. Additionally, our contracts
require that all CMOs and suppliers have business continuity plans. If business continuity plans are not in
place, it could result in disruptions in our supply chain. While we work with our CMOs and suppliers to
ensure continuity, no assurance can be given that these efforts will be successful. In addition, due to
regulatory requirements relating to the qualification of CMOs and suppliers, we may not be able to
establish additional or replacement CMOs or suppliers on a timely basis or without excessive cost. The
termination, reduction or interruption in our supply chain could adversely impact our ability to produce and
sell certain of our products.

Increased or decreased inventory levels at our channel distributors can lead to fluctuations in our
revenues and variations in payment terms extended to our distributors can impact our cash flows.

In addition to selling our products directly to veterinarians, we sell to distributors who, in turn, sell our

products to third parties. Inventory levels at our distributors may increase or decrease as a result of
various factors, including end customer demand, new customer contracts, heightened and generic
competition, required minimum inventory levels, our ability to renew distribution contracts with expected
terms, our ability to implement commercial strategies, regulatory restrictions, unexpected customer
behavior, and procedures and environmental factors beyond our control, including weather conditions or
an outbreak of infectious disease carried by food animals such as African Swine Fever. These increases
and decreases can lead to variations in our quarterly and annual revenues. In addition, like all companies
that manufacture and sell products, we have policies that govern the payment terms that we extend to our
customers. Due to consolidation amongst our distributors, as well as changes in the buying habits of end
customers or the need for certain inventory levels at our distributors to avoid supply disruptions, from time
to time, our distributors have requested exceptions to the payment term policies that we extend to them.
Extensions of customer payment terms can impact our cash flows, liquidity and results of operations.

Loss of our executive officers or other key personnel could disrupt our operations.

We depend on the efforts of our executive officers and other key personnel. Our executive officers
and other key personnel are not currently, and are not expected to be, subject to non-compete provisions.
In addition, we have not entered into employment agreements with our executive officers or other key
personnel. Any unplanned turnover or our failure to develop an adequate succession plan for one or more
of our executive officers or other key personnel positions could deplete our institutional knowledge base

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and erode our competitive advantage. The loss or limited availability of the services of one or more of our
executive officers or other key personnel, or our inability to recruit and retain qualified executive officers or
other key personnel in the future, could, at least temporarily, have a material adverse effect on our
business, financial condition and results of operations.

We may be required to write down goodwill or identifiable intangible assets.

Under U.S. GAAP, if we determine goodwill or identifiable intangible assets are impaired, we will be

required to write down these assets and record a non-cash impairment charge. As of December 31, 2019,
we had recorded on our balance sheet goodwill of $3.0 billion and identifiable intangible assets of
$2.5 billion. Identifiable intangible assets consist primarily of marketed products acquired or licensed from
third parties, licensed platform technologies that have alternative future uses in R&D, manufacturing
technologies, and customer relationships from business combinations. We also have indefinite-lived
intangible assets, which consist of acquired in-process R&D projects from business combinations that are
subject to impairment and non-cash impairment charges.

Determining whether an impairment exists and the amount of the potential impairment involves
quantitative data and qualitative criteria that are based on estimates and assumptions requiring significant
management judgment. Future events or new information may change management’s valuation of an
intangible asset in a short amount of time. The timing and amount of impairment charges recorded in our
consolidated and combined statements of operations and write-downs recorded in our consolidated
balance sheets could vary if our management’s conclusions change. Any impairment of goodwill or
identifiable intangible assets could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and
results of operations.

As a standalone public company, we may expend additional time and resources to comply with
rules and regulations that did not previously apply to us, and failure to comply with such rules
may lead investors to lose confidence in our financial data.

As a standalone public company, we are subject to the reporting requirements of the Exchange Act,

the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act and
regulations of the NYSE. Previously, we had established all of the procedures and practices required as a
subsidiary of Lilly, but we must continue to implement others as a separate, standalone public company.
Continuing to establish and expand such procedures and practices could increase our legal, accounting
and financial compliance costs, will make some activities more difficult, time-consuming and costly and
could be burdensome on our personnel, systems and resources. We have devoted and are continuing to
devote resources to address these public company requirements. As a result, we have and will continue
to incur legal, accounting and other expenses that we did not previously incur while a subsidiary of Lilly to
comply with these rules and regulations. Furthermore, continuing the need to establish the corporate
infrastructure necessary for a standalone public company may divert some of our management’s attention
from operating our business and implementing our strategy. However, the measures we take may not be
sufficient to satisfy our obligations as a public company. In addition, we cannot predict or estimate the
amount of additional costs we may incur in order to comply with these requirements.

Our R&D relies on evaluations of animals, which may become subject to bans, additional
restrictive regulations or increased attention from activism movements.

As an animal health medicines and vaccines business, we are required to evaluate the effect of our

existing and new products in animals in order to register such products. Animal testing in certain
industries has been the subject of controversy and adverse publicity. Some organizations and individuals
have attempted to ban animal testing or encourage the adoption of new regulations applicable to animal
testing. To the extent that the activities of such organizations and individuals are successful, our R&D,
and by extension our business, financial condition and results of operations, could be materially adversely
affected. In addition, negative publicity about us or our industry could harm our reputation. For example,
food animal producers may experience decreased demand for their products or reputational harm as a
result of evolving consumer views of animal rights, nutrition, health-related or other concerns. Any
reputational harm to the food animal industry may also extend to companies in related industries,

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including our company. Adverse consumer views related to the use of one or more of our products in food
animals also may result in a decrease in the use of such products and could have a material adverse
effect on our operating results and financial condition.

Manufacturing problems and capacity imbalances may cause product launch delays, inventory
shortages, recalls or unanticipated costs.

In order to sell our products, we must be able to produce and ship sufficient quantities to our

customers. We own and operate 12 internal manufacturing sites located in nine countries. We also
employ a network of approximately 90 third-party CMOs. Many of our products involve complex
manufacturing processes and are sole-sourced from certain manufacturing sites.

Minor deviations in our manufacturing or logistical processes, such as temperature excursions or
improper package sealing, could result, and have in the past resulted in, delays, inventory shortages,
unanticipated costs, product recalls, product liability and/or regulatory action. In addition, a number of
factors could cause production interruptions, including:

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equipment malfunctions;

shortages of materials;

labor problems;

natural disasters;

power outages;

criminal and terrorist activities;

changes in manufacturing production sites and limits to manufacturing capacity due to regulatory
requirements, changes in types of products produced, shipping distributions or physical
limitations; and

the outbreak of any highly contagious diseases near our production sites.

These interruptions could result in launch delays, inventory shortages, recalls, unanticipated costs or

issues with our agreements under which we supply third parties, which may materially adversely affect
our business, financial condition and results of operations.

Our manufacturing network may be unable to meet the demand for our products or we may have
excess capacity if demand for our products changes. The unpredictability of a product’s regulatory or
commercial success or failure, the lead time necessary to construct highly technical and complex
manufacturing sites and shifting customer demand (including as a result of market conditions or entry of
branded or generic competition) increase the potential for capacity imbalances. In addition, construction
of sites is expensive, and our ability to recover costs will depend on the market acceptance and success
of the products produced at the new sites, which is uncertain.

We rely on third parties to provide us with materials and services and are subject to increased
labor and material costs and potential disruptions in supply.

The materials used to manufacture our products may be subject to availability constraints and price
volatility caused by changes in demand, weather conditions, supply conditions, government regulations,
economic climate and other factors. In addition, labor costs may be subject to volatility caused by the
supply of labor, governmental regulations, economic climate and other factors. Increases in the demand
for, availability or the price of, materials used to manufacture our products and increases in labor costs
could increase the costs to manufacture our products, result in product delivery delays or shortages, and
impact our ability to launch new products on a timely basis or at all. We may not be able to pass all or a

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material portion of any higher material or labor costs on to our customers, which could materially
adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.

We may be unable to meet demand for certain of our products if any of our third-party suppliers
cease or interrupt operations, fail to renew contracts with us or otherwise fail to meet their obligations to
us.

We may incur substantial costs and receive adverse outcomes in litigation and other legal
matters.

Our business, financial condition and results of operations could be materially adversely affected by

unfavorable results in pending or future litigation matters. If the acquisition of the Bayer animal health
business is consummated, our business, financial condition and results of operations could also be
materially adversely affected by pending or future litigation matters affecting the Bayer animal health
business. These matters may include, among other things, allegations of violation of U.S. and foreign
competition law, labor laws, consumer protection laws and environmental laws and regulations, as well as
claims or litigation relating to product liability, intellectual property, securities, breach of contract and tort.
In addition, changes in the interpretations of laws and regulations to which we are subject, or in legal
standards in one or more of the jurisdictions in which we operate, could increase our exposure to liability.
For example, in the U.S., attempts have been made to allow damages for emotional distress and pain and
suffering in connection with the loss of, or injury to, a companion animal. If such attempts were
successful, our exposure with respect to product liability claims could increase materially.

Litigation matters, regardless of their merits or their ultimate outcomes, are costly, divert

management’s attention and may materially adversely affect our reputation and demand for our products.
We cannot predict with certainty the eventual outcome of pending or future litigation matters. An adverse
outcome of litigation or legal matters could result in us being responsible for significant damages. Any of
these negative effects resulting from litigation matters could materially adversely affect our business,
financial condition and results of operations.

Our business is subject to substantial regulation.

As a global company, we are subject to various state, federal and international laws and regulations,

including regulations relating to the development, quality assurance, manufacturing, importation,
distribution, marketing and sale of our products. Changes in applicable federal, state, local and foreign
laws and regulations could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results
of operations. In addition, our manufacturing facilities, including the manufacturing facilities operated by
our CMOs, are subject to periodic inspections by regulatory agencies. An inspection may report
conditions or practices that indicate possible violations of regulatory requirements. Our failure, or the
failure of third parties we rely on, including CMOs, to comply with these regulatory requirements,
allegations of such non-compliance or the discovery of previously unknown problems with a product or
manufacturer could result in, among other things, inspection observation notices, warning letters or similar
regulatory correspondence, fines, a partial or total shutdown of production in one or more of our facilities
while an alleged violation is remediated, withdrawals or suspensions of current products from the market,
and civil or criminal prosecution, as well as decreased sales as a result of negative publicity and product
liability claims. Any one of these consequences could materially adversely affect our business, financial
condition and results of operations.

In addition, we will not be able to market new products unless and until we have obtained all required

regulatory approvals in each jurisdiction where we propose to market those products. Even after a
product reaches market, we may be subject to re-review and may lose our approvals. Our failure to obtain
approvals, delays in the approval process, or our failure to maintain approvals in any jurisdiction, may
prevent us from selling products in that jurisdiction until approval or re-approval is obtained, if ever.

The illegal distribution and sale by third parties of counterfeit or illegally compounded versions of
our products or of stolen, diverted or relabeled products could have a negative impact on our
reputation and business.

Third parties may illegally distribute and sell counterfeit or illegally compounded versions of our

products that do not meet the exacting standards of our development, manufacturing and distribution

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processes. Counterfeit or illegally compounded medicines pose a significant risk to animal health and
safety because of the conditions under which they are manufactured and the lack of regulation of their
contents. Counterfeit or illegally compounded products are frequently unsafe or ineffective and can be
potentially life-threatening to animals. Our reputation and business could suffer harm as a result of
counterfeit or illegally compounded products which are alleged to be equivalent and/or which are sold
under our brand name. In addition, products stolen or unlawfully diverted from inventory, warehouses,
plants or while in transit, which are not properly stored or which have an expired shelf life and which have
been repackaged or relabeled and which are sold through unauthorized channels, could adversely impact
animal health and safety, our reputation and our business. Public loss of confidence in the integrity of
vaccines and/or pharmaceutical products as a result of counterfeiting, illegal compounding or theft could
have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

We are subject to complex environmental, health and safety laws and regulations.

We are subject to various federal, state, local and foreign environmental, health and safety laws and

regulations. These laws and regulations govern matters such as the emission and discharge of hazardous
materials into the ground, air or water; the generation, use, storage, handling, treatment, packaging,
transportation, exposure to and disposal of hazardous and biological materials, including recordkeeping,
reporting and registration requirements; and the health and safety of our employees. Due to our
operations, these laws and regulations also require us to obtain, and comply with, permits, registrations or
other authorizations issued by governmental authorities. These authorities can modify or revoke our
permits, registrations or other authorizations and can enforce compliance through fines and injunctions.

Given the nature of our business, we have incurred, are currently incurring and may in the future
incur liabilities for the investigation and remediation of contaminated land under the U.S. Comprehensive
Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act of 1980, as amended, or under other federal,
state, local and foreign environmental cleanup laws, with respect to our current or former sites, adjacent
or nearby third-party sites, or offsite disposal locations. We could be subject to liability for the investigation
and remediation of legacy environmental contamination caused by historical industrial activity as sites that
we own or on which we operate. The costs associated with future cleanup activities that we may be
required to conduct or finance could be material. Additionally, we may become liable to third parties for
damages, including personal injury, property damage and natural resource damages, resulting from the
disposal or release of hazardous materials into the environment. Such liability could materially adversely
affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.

Furthermore, regulatory agencies are showing increasing concern over the impact of animal health
products and food animal operations on the environment. This increased regulatory scrutiny has in the
past and may in the future necessitate that additional time and resources be spent to address these
concerns in both new and existing products.

Our failure to comply with the environmental, health and safety laws and regulations to which we are

subject, including any permits issued thereunder, may result in environmental remediation costs, loss of
permits, fines, penalties or other adverse governmental or private actions, including regulatory or judicial
orders enjoining or curtailing operations or requiring corrective measures, installation of pollution control
equipment or remedial measures. We could also be held liable for any and all consequences arising out
of human exposure to hazardous materials, environmental damage or significant environmental, health
and safety issues that might arise at a manufacturing or R&D facility. Environmental laws and regulations
are complex, change frequently, have tended to become more stringent and stringently enforced over
time and may be subject to new interpretation. It is possible that our costs of complying with current and
future environmental, health and safety laws, and our liabilities arising from past or future releases of, or
exposure to, hazardous materials could materially adversely affect our business, financial condition and
results of operations.

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The actual or purported intellectual property rights of third parties may negatively affect our
business.

A third party may sue us, or our distributors or licensors, including Lilly, or otherwise make a claim,

alleging infringement or other violation of such third-party’s patents, trademarks, trade dress, copyrights,
trade secrets, domain names or other intellectual property rights. If our distributors, licensors or we do not
prevail in this type of litigation, we may be required to:

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obtain a license in order to continue manufacturing or marketing the affected products, which
may not be available on commercially reasonable terms, or at all; or

stop activities, including any commercial activities, relating to the affected products, which could
include a recall of the affected products and/or a cessation of sales in the future.

The costs of defending an intellectual property claim could be substantial and could materially

adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations, even if we successfully defend
such claim. Moreover, even if we believe that we do not infringe a validly existing third-party patent, we
may choose to license such patent, which would result in associated costs and obligations. We may also
incur costs in connection with an obligation to indemnify a distributor, licensor or other third party.

The intellectual property positions of animal health medicines and vaccines businesses frequently

involve complex legal and factual questions, and an issued patent does not guarantee us the right to
practice the patented technology or develop, manufacture or commercialize the patented product. For
example, while we generally enter into proprietary information agreements with our employees and third
parties, which assign intellectual property rights to us, these agreements may not be honored or may not
effectively assign intellectual property rights to us under the local laws of some countries or jurisdictions.
We cannot be certain that a competitor or other third party does not have or will not obtain rights to
intellectual property that may prevent us from manufacturing, developing or marketing certain of our
products, regardless of whether we believe such intellectual property rights are valid and enforceable or
we believe we would otherwise be able to develop a more commercially successful product, which may
materially adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.

If our intellectual property rights are challenged or circumvented, competitors may be able to take
advantage of our R&D efforts or harm the value of our brands.

Our long-term success depends on our ability to market innovative, competitive products. We rely
and expect to continue to rely on a combination of intellectual property, including patent, trademark, trade
dress, copyright, trade secret and domain name protection, as well as confidentiality and license
agreements with our employees and others, to protect our intellectual property and proprietary rights. If
we fail to obtain and maintain adequate intellectual property protection, we may not be able to prevent
third parties from using our proprietary technologies or from marketing products that are very similar or
identical to ours.

Our currently pending or future patent applications may not result in issued patents, or be approved

on a timely basis, if at all. Similarly, any term extensions that we seek may not be approved on a timely
basis, if at all. In addition, our issued patents, or any patents that may issue in the future, may not contain
claims sufficiently broad to protect us against third parties with similar technologies or products or provide
us with any competitive advantage, including exclusivity in a particular product area.

The validity and scope of our patent claims also may vary between countries, as individual countries
have their own patent laws. For example, some countries only permit the issuance of patents covering a
novel chemical compound itself, and its first use, and thus further methods of use for the same compound
may not be patentable. The validity, enforceability, scope and effective term of patents can be highly
uncertain and often involve complex legal and factual questions and proceedings that vary based on the
local law of the relevant jurisdiction. Our ability to enforce our patents also depends on the laws of
individual countries and each country’s practice with respect to enforcement of intellectual property rights.
Patent protection must be obtained on a jurisdiction-by-jurisdiction basis, and we only pursue patent
protection in countries where we think it makes commercial sense for the given product. In addition, if we
are unable to maintain our existing license agreements or other agreements pursuant to which third

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parties grant us rights to intellectual property, including because such agreements terminate, our financial
condition and results of operations could be materially adversely affected.

Patent law reform in the U.S. and other countries may also weaken our ability to enforce our patent

rights, or make such enforcement financially unattractive. For instance, in September 2011, the U.S.
enacted the America Invents Act, which permits enhanced third-party actions for challenging patents and
implements a first-to-invent system. These reforms could result in increased costs to protect our
intellectual property or limit our ability to obtain and maintain patent protection for our products in these
jurisdictions. Additionally, certain foreign governments have indicated that compulsory licenses to patents
may be granted in the case of national emergencies, which could diminish or eliminate sales and profits
from those regions and materially adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations.

Our trademarks and brands may provide us with a competitive advantage in the market as they may

be known or trusted by consumers. In order to maintain the value of such brands, we must be able to
enforce and defend our trademarks. We have pursued and will pursue the registration of trademarks and
service marks in the U.S. and internationally; however, enforcing rights against those who knowingly or
unknowingly dilute or infringe our brands can be difficult. Effective trademark, service mark, trade dress or
related protections may not be available in every country in which our products and services are
available. Enforcement is especially difficult in first-to-file countries where ‘‘trademark squatters’’ can
prevent us from obtaining adequate protections for our brands. There can be no assurance that the steps
we have taken and will take to protect our proprietary rights in our brands and trademarks will be
adequate or that third parties will not infringe, dilute or misappropriate our brands, trademarks, trade
dress or other similar proprietary rights.

Many of our products are based on or incorporate proprietary information. We actively seek to protect

our proprietary information, including our trade secrets and proprietary know-how, by generally requiring
our employees, consultants, other advisors and other third parties to execute proprietary information and
confidentiality agreements upon the commencement of their employment, engagement or other
relationship. Despite these efforts and precautions, we may be unable to prevent a third party from
copying or otherwise obtaining and using our trade secrets or our other intellectual property without
authorization and legal remedies may not adequately compensate us for the damages caused by such
unauthorized use. Further, others may independently and lawfully develop substantially similar or identical
products that circumvent our intellectual property by means of alternative designs or processes or
otherwise.

We could be subject to changes in our tax rates, the adoption of new U.S. or foreign tax legislation
or exposure to additional tax liabilities.

We are subject to income taxes in the U.S. and numerous foreign jurisdictions. Changes in the

relevant tax laws, regulations, administrative practices, principles and interpretations could adversely
affect our future effective tax rates. The U.S. recently enacted tax reform legislation significantly revising
U.S. tax law, and a number of other countries are actively considering or enacting tax changes. Other
organizations, such as the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development and the European
Commission, are also actively considering tax related matters, which could influence international tax
policy in countries in which we operate. While outcomes of these initiatives continue to develop and
remain uncertain, modifications to key elements of the U.S. or international tax framework could have a
material adverse effect on our consolidated results of operations and cash flows.

In December 2017, the President of the United States signed into law the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
(the ‘‘2017 Tax Act’’). The 2017 Tax Act included significant changes to the U.S. corporate income tax
system, such as the reduction in the corporate income tax rate, transition to a modified territorial tax
system, changes to business related exclusions, deductions and credits, and modifications to
international tax provisions. The U.S. Treasury Department and the IRS began to issue major proposed
regulations related to the 2017 Tax Act during 2018 and are expected to continue issuing proposed and
final regulations. Proposed regulations are generally subject to comment before being finalized; however,
once finalized, these regulations may require Elanco to make adjustments, in particular, as a result of

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certain complex international provisions contained in the 2017 Tax Act. Such adjustments might materially
impact Elanco’s provision for income taxes and effective tax rate in the period in which the adjustments
are made and could also impact Elanco’s net income, earnings per share, consolidated cash flows and
liquidity.

In addition, our effective tax rate is subject to potential risks that various taxing authorities may
challenge the pricing of our cross border arrangements and subject us to additional tax, adversely
impacting our effective tax rate and tax liability. We are also subject to the examination of our tax returns
and other tax matters by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and other tax authorities and governmental
bodies. We regularly assess the likelihood of an adverse outcome resulting from these examinations to
determine the adequacy of our provision for taxes. There can be no assurance as to the outcome of these
examinations. If our effective tax rates were to increase, particularly in the U.S. or other material foreign
jurisdictions, or if the ultimate determination of our taxes owed is for an amount in excess of amounts
previously accrued, our business, financial condition and results of operations could be materially
adversely affected.

Significant portions of our operations are conducted in foreign jurisdictions, including
jurisdictions presenting a high risk of bribery and corruption, and are subject to the economic,
political, legal and business environments of the countries in which we do business.

Our international operations could be limited or disrupted by any of the following:

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volatility in the international financial markets;

compliance with governmental controls;

difficulties enforcing contractual and intellectual property rights;

parallel trade in our products (importation of our products from EU countries where our products
are sold at lower prices into EU countries where the products are sold at higher prices);

compliance with a wide variety of laws and regulations, such as the U.S. Foreign Corrupt
Practices Act (the FCPA) and similar non-U.S. laws and regulations;

compliance with foreign labor laws;

burdens to comply with multiple and potentially conflicting foreign laws and regulations, including
those relating to environmental, health and safety requirements;

changes in laws, regulations, government controls or enforcement practices with respect to our
business and the businesses of our customers, including the imposition of limits on our
profitability;

political and social instability, including crime, civil disturbance, terrorist activities and armed
conflicts;

trade restrictions and restrictions on direct investments by foreign entities, including restrictions
administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the U.S. Department of the Treasury and
the EU, in relation to our products or the products of farmers and other customers;

government limitations on foreign ownership;

government takeover or nationalization of business;

changes in tax laws and tariffs;

imposition of anti-dumping and countervailing duties or other trade-related sanctions;

costs and difficulties and compliance risks in staffing, managing and monitoring international
operations, including in the use of overseas third-party goods and service providers;

corruption risk inherent in business arrangements and regulatory contacts with foreign
government entities;

longer payment cycles and increased exposure to counterparty risk; and

additional limitations on transferring personal information between countries or other restrictions
on the processing of personal information.

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In addition, international transactions may involve increased financial and legal risks due to differing

legal systems and customs. Compliance with these requirements may prohibit the import or export of
certain products and technologies or may require us to obtain a license before importing or exporting
certain products or technologies. A failure to comply with any of these laws, regulations or requirements
could result in civil or criminal legal proceedings, monetary or non-monetary penalties, or both, disruptions
to our business, limitations on our ability to import and export products, and damage to our reputation. In
addition, variations in the pricing of our products between jurisdictions may result in the unauthorized
importation or unauthorized re-importation of our products between jurisdictions and may also result in the
imposition of anti-dumping and countervailing duties or other trade-related sanctions. While the impact of
these factors is difficult to predict, any of them could materially adversely affect our business, financial
condition and results of operations.

Further, changes in any of these laws, regulations or requirements, or the political environment in a
particular country, may affect our ability to engage in business transactions in certain markets, including
investment, procurement and repatriation of earnings.

Significant portions of our operations are conducted in Europe and could be impacted by the
withdrawal of the United Kingdom (UK) from the EU, commonly referred to as ‘‘Brexit.’’

In June 2016, voters in the UK approved an advisory referendum to withdraw from the EU, commonly
referred to as Brexit. On March 29, 2017, the UK Prime Minister formally notified the European Council of
the UK’s intention to withdraw from the EU under Article 50 of the Treaty of Lisbon. Brexit formally
occurred on January 31, 2020. A transition period is in effect from February 1, 2020 until December 31,
2020, during which the UK and the EU will negotiate a trade agreement. During this period, EU rules and
regulations will remain in effect for the UK. The referendum and notice created political, regulatory and
economic uncertainty, particularly in the UK and the EU, and this uncertainty may persist for years if the
UK and the EU are unable to reach an agreement by the end of the transition period.

Our business is subject to substantial regulation. If a trade agreement is not reached by the end of

the transition period, we may not be able to market certain products that entered the EU market following
marketing authorization by UK authorities in all the nations that are parties to free trade agreements with
the EU unless and until we have obtained all required regulatory approvals in each jurisdiction where we
proposed to market those products.

In addition, the uncertainty related to Brexit has caused foreign exchange rate fluctuations in the
past, including the strengthening of the U.S. dollar relative to the Euro and British pound immediately
following the announcement of Brexit. Further developments with respect to Brexit could further impact
foreign exchange rates, which could materially adversely affect our business, financial condition and
results of operations.

The end of the transition period with no agreement in place could significantly disrupt the free

movement of goods, services, and people between the UK and the EU, and result in increased legal and
regulatory complexities, as well as potential higher costs of conducting business in Europe and declining
gross domestic product in many European markets. The UK’s exit from the EU could also result in similar
referendums or votes in other European countries in which we do business.

The uncertainty surrounding the terms of the UK’s withdrawal and its consequences could adversely

impact consumer and investor confidence, and could affect sales or regulation of our products. Any of
these effects, among others, could materially adversely affect our business, financial condition and results
of operations.

Foreign exchange rate fluctuations and potential currency controls affect our results of
operations, as reported in our financial statements.

We conduct operations in many areas of the world, involving transactions denominated in a variety of

currencies. In 2019, we generated approximately 44% of our revenue in currencies other than the U.S.
dollar, principally the Euro, British pound, Canadian dollar, Australian dollar, Brazilian real, Japanese yen,
and Chinese yuan. We are subject to currency exchange rate risk to the extent that our costs are
denominated in currencies other than those in which we earn revenue. In addition, because our financial

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statements are reported in U.S. dollars, changes in currency exchange rates between the U.S. dollar and
other currencies have had, and will continue to have, an impact on our results of operations.

We also face risks arising from currency devaluations and the imposition of cash repatriation

restrictions and exchange controls. Currency devaluations result in a diminished value of funds
denominated in the currency of the country instituting the devaluation. Cash repatriation restrictions and
exchange controls may limit our ability to convert foreign currencies into U.S. dollars or to remit dividends
and other payments by our foreign subsidiaries or businesses located in or conducted within a country
imposing restrictions or controls. While we currently have no need and do not intend to repatriate or
convert cash held in countries that have significant restrictions or controls in place, should we need to do
so to fund our operations, we may be unable to repatriate or convert such cash, or may be unable to do
so without incurring substantial costs.

We also bear foreign exchange risk associated with the future cash settlement of an existing net
investment hedge. In October 2018, we entered into a fixed interest rate, 5-year, 750 million Swiss franc
net investment hedge (NIH) against Swiss franc assets. The NIH is expected to generate approximately
$25 million in cash and contra interest expense per year; however, there is potential for significant 2023
settlement exposure on the 750 million Swiss franc notional if the U.S. dollar devalues versus the Swiss
franc.

We depend on sophisticated information technology and infrastructure.

We rely on various information systems to manage our operations, and we increasingly depend on
third parties to operate and support our information technology systems, including by way of virtual and
cloud-based operations. These third parties include large established vendors as well as small, privately
owned companies. Failure by any provider to adequately service our operations, or a change in control or
insolvency of one or more providers, may materially adversely affect our business, financial condition and
results of operations. Prior to the Separation, we relied on Lilly to negotiate and manage many of our
relationships and contracts with these third parties.

In connection with the Separation, we are continuing to enhance a number of our business

processes, including our financial reporting and supply chain processes and with respect to where and
from whom we obtain information technology systems. In order to support the new business processes
under the terms of our transitional services agreement with Lilly, we have made and will continue to make
significant configuration, process and data changes within many of the information technology systems
we use. If our information technology systems and processes are not sufficient to support our business
and financial reporting functions, or if we fail to properly implement our new business processes, our
financial reporting may be delayed or inaccurate and, as a result, our business, financial condition and
results of operations may be materially adversely affected. Even if we are able to successfully configure
and change our systems, all technology systems, even with implementation of security measures, are
vulnerable to disability, failures or unauthorized access. If our information technology systems were to fail
or be breached, this could materially adversely affect our reputation and our ability to perform critical
business functions, and sensitive and confidential data could be compromised.

Breaches of our information technology systems or improper disclosure of confidential company
or personal data could have a material adverse effect on our reputation and operations, or we may
fail to comply with privacy laws, regulations and our contractual obligations.

We rely on information technology systems to process, transmit and store electronic information in

our day-to-day operations, including customer, employee and company data. The secure processing,
maintenance and transmission of this information is critical to our operations and the legal environment
surrounding information security, storage, use, processing, disclosure and privacy is demanding with the
frequent imposition of new and changing requirements. We also store certain information with third
parties. Our information systems and those of our third-party vendors are subjected to computer viruses
or other malicious codes, unauthorized access attempts, and cyber or phishing-attacks and also are
vulnerable to an increasing threat of continually evolving cybersecurity risks and external hazards, as well
as improper or inadvertent staff behavior, all of which could expose confidential company and personal
data systems and information to security breaches. Any such breach could compromise our networks,

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and the information stored therein could be accessed, publicly disclosed, lost or stolen. Such attacks
could result in our intellectual property and other confidential information being lost or stolen, disruption of
our operations, and other negative consequences, such as increased costs for security measures or
remediation costs, and diversion of management attention. Any actual or perceived access, disclosure or
other loss of information or any significant breakdown, intrusion, interruption, cyber-attack or corruption of
customer, employee or company data or our failure to comply with federal, state, local and foreign privacy
laws or contractual obligations with customers, vendors, payment processors and other third parties,
could result in legal claims or proceedings, liability under laws or contracts that protect the privacy of
personal information, regulatory penalties, disruption of our operations, and damage to our reputation, all
of which could materially adversely affect our business, revenue and competitive position. While we will
continue to implement additional protective measures to reduce the risk of and detect cyber-incidents,
cyber-attacks are becoming more sophisticated and frequent, and the techniques used in such attacks
change rapidly. Our protective measures may not protect us against attacks and such attacks could have
a significant impact on our business and reputation. In addition, prior to the Separation, we relied on Lilly
for certain privacy and compliance functions and personnel and may experience difficulties maintaining
and implementing all policies and practices following completion of the Separation.

Increased regulation or decreased governmental financial support relating to the raising,
processing or consumption of food animals could reduce demand for our food animal products.

Companies in the food animal sector are subject to extensive and increasingly stringent regulations.

See ‘‘Business of Elanco - Regulatory.’’ If food animal producers are adversely affected by new
regulations or changes to existing regulations, they may reduce herd or flock sizes or become less
profitable and, as a result, they may reduce their use of our products, which may materially adversely
affect our business, financial condition and results of operations. Also, many food animal producers
benefit from governmental subsidies, and if such subsidies were to be reduced or eliminated, these
companies may become less profitable and, as a result, may reduce their use of our food animal
products. More stringent regulation of the food animal sector, including regarding the use of food animal
products, could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of
operations.

Our business could be materially adversely affected by labor disputes, strikes or work stoppages.

Some of our employees are members of unions, works councils, trade associations or are otherwise
subject to collective bargaining agreements in certain jurisdictions, including the U.S. As a result, we are
subject to the risk of labor disputes, strikes, work stoppages and other labor-relations matters. We may be
unable to negotiate new collective bargaining agreements on similar or more favorable terms and may
experience work stoppages, higher ongoing labor costs or other labor problems in the future at our sites.
We may also experience difficulty or delays in implementing changes to our workforce in certain markets.
These risks may be increased by the Separation because we no longer benefit from Lilly’s prior
relationships and negotiations relating to such agreements.

Further, labor-related issues, including at our suppliers or CMOs, could cause a disruption of our
operations, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of
operations, potentially resulting in cancelled orders by customers, unanticipated inventory accumulation
or shortages and reduced revenue and net income.

The anticipated benefits of the Separation from Lilly may not be achieved.

We may not be able to achieve the full strategic and financial benefits expected to result from the

Separation from Lilly. Further, such benefits, if ultimately achieved, may be delayed. These benefits
include the following:

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improving strategic and operational flexibility and streamlining decision-making by providing the
flexibility to implement our strategic plan and to respond more effectively to different customer
needs and the changing economic and industry environment;

allowing us to adopt the investment policy and dividend policy best suited to our financial profile
and business needs, and allowing us to raise capital as an independent business;

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creating an independent equity structure that makes possible future acquisitions utilizing our
common stock as well as compensation arrangements; and

facilitating incentive compensation arrangements for employees more directly tied to the
performance of our business, and enhancing employee hiring and retention by, among other
things, improving the alignment of management and employee incentives with performance and
growth objectives of our business.

We may not achieve the anticipated benefits of the Separation from Lilly for a variety of reasons,

which could materially adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.

We have underfunded pension plan liabilities. We will require current and future operating cash
flow to fund these shortfalls reducing the cash available for other uses.

We have certain defined benefit pension plans, predominantly outside of the U.S., that our
employees participate in that are either dedicated to our employees or where the plan assets and
liabilities that relate to our employees were legally required to transfer to us at the time of the Separation.
The funded status and net periodic pension cost for these plans is materially affected by the discount rate
used to measure pension obligations, the longevity and actuarial profile of our workforce, the level of plan
assets available to fund those obligations and the actual and expected long-term rate of return on plan
assets. Significant changes in investment performance or a change in the portfolio mix of invested assets
can result in corresponding increases and decreases in the valuation of plan assets or in a change in the
expected rate of return on plan assets. As of December 31, 2019, for pension plans with projected benefit
obligations in excess of plan assets, the projected benefit obligation was $218.2 million with plan assets
of $140.3 million. Any changes in the discount rate could result in a significant increase or decrease in the
valuation of pension obligations, affecting the reported funded status of our pension plans as well as the
net periodic pension cost in the following years. Similarly, changes in the expected return on plan assets
can result in significant changes in the net periodic pension cost in the following years. The need to make
additional cash contributions will divert resources from our operations and may have a material adverse
effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

We may not be able to successfully integrate acquired businesses when we pursue acquisitions,
divestitures, joint ventures or other significant transactions, such as the acquisition of Aratana
Therapeutics, Inc. and Prevtec Microbia Inc.

We finalized the acquisition of Aratana Therapeutics, Inc. on July 18, 2019 and the acquisition of
Prevtec Microbia Inc. on July 31, 2019. Following the closing of the transactions, we are now required to
devote significant management attention and resources to integrating the portfolio and operations of the
target companies. Potential difficulties that we may encounter in the integration process, including as a
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the inability to combine the businesses of the acquired companies with ours in a manner that
permits us to achieve the cost savings or other synergies anticipated as a result of the
transaction or to achieve such cost savings or other anticipated synergies in a timely manner,
which could result in us not realizing some anticipated benefits of the transactions in the time
frame anticipated, or at all;

the inability to realize the anticipated value from various assets of the target companies;

loss of key employees;

potential unknown liabilities and unforeseen increased expenses, delays or unfavorable
conditions in connection with the closing of the transactions and the subsequent integration; and

performance shortfalls at our company or the target companies as a result of the diversion of
management’s attention from ongoing business activities as a result of completing the
transaction and integrating the companies’ operations.

Future acquisitions could also result in potentially dilutive issuances of equity securities, the

incurrence of debt, contingent liabilities or amortization expenses related to intangible assets, and
increased operating expenses, which could adversely affect our results of operations and financial

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condition. Furthermore, if we issue equity or debt securities to raise additional funds beyond the equity
and debt issuances that have occurred in January and February 2020, our existing shareholders may
experience significant dilution, and the new equity or debt securities may have rights, preferences and
privileges senior to those of our existing shareholders. Furthermore, if we sell a substantial number of
shares of common stock in the public markets, the availability of those shares for sale could adversely
affect the market price of our common stock. Such sales, or the perception in the market that holders of a
large number of shares intend to sell shares, could depress the market price of our common stock and
impair our ability to raise capital through the sale of additional equity securities.

Our historical combined financial data prior to the Separation is not necessarily representative of
the results we would have achieved as a standalone company and may not be a reliable indicator
of our future results.

For periods prior to the Separation, our historical combined financial data included in this report does

not reflect the financial condition, results of operations or cash flows we would have achieved as a
standalone company during the periods presented or those we will achieve in the future. This is primarily
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our historical combined financial data for periods prior to the Separation reflects expense
allocations for certain support functions that were provided on a centralized basis within Lilly,
such as expenses for executive oversight, treasury, legal, finance, human resources, tax,
internal audit, financial reporting, information technology and investor relations that may be
higher or lower than the comparable expenses we would have actually incurred, or will incur in
the future, as a standalone company;

our cost of debt and our capital structure has been different from that reflected in our historical
combined financial statements for periods prior to the Separation;

significant increases have occurred in our cost structure as a result of the IPO, including costs
related to public company reporting, investor relations and compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley
Act; and

the IPO had a material effect on our customers and other business relationships, including
supplier relationships, and resulted in the loss of preferred pricing available by virtue of our
reduced relationship with Lilly.

Our financial condition and future results of operations, after giving effect to the Separation, have
been materially different from the amounts for periods prior to the Separation reflected in our historical
combined financial statements included in this report. As a result of the Separation, it may be difficult for
investors to compare our 2019 and future results to historical results prior to the Separation or to evaluate
our relative performance or trends in our business.

Risks Related to the Pending Acquisition of the Bayer Animal Health Business (the Acquisition)

The proposed acquisition of the Bayer animal health business may not be completed on the
anticipated terms and there are uncertainties and risks related to consummating the Acquisition.

In August 2019, we entered into a share purchase agreement (Purchase Agreement) to purchase the

animal health business of Bayer for approximately $5.3 billion in cash and approximately $2.3 billion of
our common stock, subject to certain customary adjustments. Our obligation to consummate the
Acquisition is subject to satisfaction or waiver, to the extent permitted under applicable law, of a number of
conditions. Among other conditions, the Acquisition is subject to antitrust approvals in certain jurisdictions.
We cannot provide any assurance that all required antitrust clearances will be obtained and what
conditions will be imposed. There can be no assurance as to the cost, scope or impact of the actions that
may be required, including divestiture actions, to obtain antitrust approval. If we are required to or
otherwise decide to take such actions in order to close the Acquisition, it could be detrimental to the
combined organization following the consummation of the Acquisition, including with respect to the
synergies which we expect from the Acquisition. For example, in January 2020, we signed agreements to

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divest Osurnia, a treatment for otitis externa in dogs, and the U.S. rights to Capstar, an oral tablet that
kills fleas in dogs and cats, for an aggregate of $230 million in all cash deals, with the intent to advance
our efforts to secure the necessary regulatory clearances for the Acquisition. Furthermore, these actions,
or the failure to effect any divestitures at an acceptable price or at all, could have the effect of delaying or
preventing completion of the Acquisition or imposing additional costs on or limiting the revenues or cash
of the combined organization following the consummation of the Acquisition.

Even if the parties receive antitrust approvals, the applicable domestic or international regulatory
authorities could take action under the antitrust laws to prevent or rescind the Acquisition, require the
divestiture of assets or seek other remedies. Additionally, state attorneys general could seek to block or
challenge the Acquisition as they deem necessary or desirable in the public interest at any time, including
after completion of the Acquisition. In addition, in some circumstances, a third party could initiate a private
action under antitrust laws challenging or seeking to enjoin the Acquisition, before or after it is completed.
We may not prevail and may incur significant costs in defending or settling any action under the antitrust
laws.

We may be unable to integrate the Bayer animal health business successfully and realize the
anticipated benefits of the Acquisition.

If the Acquisition is completed, the successful integration of the Bayer animal health business and

operations into those of our own and our ability to realize the expected synergies and benefits of the
Transactions are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which are outside of our control.
We will also be required to devote significant management attention and resources to integrating
business practices, cultures and operations of each business. The risks and uncertainties relating to
integrating the two businesses and realizing the anticipated cost synergies include, among other things:

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the challenge of integrating complex organizations, systems, operating procedures, compliance
programs, technology, networks and other assets of the Bayer animal health business;

the difficulties harmonizing differences in the business cultures of our company and the Bayer
animal health business;

the inability to combine successfully our respective businesses in a manner that permits us to
achieve the cost savings, synergies and other anticipated benefits from the Acquisition;

the inability to minimize the diversion of management attention from ongoing business concerns
during the process of integrating the Bayer animal health business into our businesses;

the inability to resolve potential conflicts that may arise relating to customer, supplier and other
important relationships of our business and the Bayer animal health business;

difficulties in retaining key management and other key employees;

the challenge of managing the expanded operations of a significantly larger and more complex
company and coordinating geographically separate organizations; and

difficulties in fully exploring intellectual property licensed from Bayer in connection with the
acquisition, given Bayer’s rights as licensor of such intellectual property.

We will incur substantial expenses to consummate the proposed Acquisition but may not realize the

anticipated cost synergies and other benefits to the extent expected, on the timeline expected, or at all. In
addition, even if we are able to integrate the Bayer animal health business successfully, the anticipated
benefits of the Acquisition may not be realized fully, or at all, or may take longer to realize than expected.
Moreover, competition in the animal health industry, including competition that has negatively impacted
results in the companion animal parasiticide market, may also cause us not to fully realize the anticipated
benefits of the Acquisition. Given the size and significance of the Acquisition, we may encounter
difficulties in the integration of the operations of the Bayer animal health business and may fail to realize
the full benefits and synergies of the Acquisition, which could adversely impact our business, results of
operation and financial condition.

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The Bayer animal health business may have liabilities that are not known to us.

The Bayer animal health business may have liabilities that we failed, or were unable, to discover in

the course of performing our due diligence investigations of the Bayer animal health business. We cannot
assure that the indemnification available to us under the Purchase Agreement in respect of the Acquisition
in connection with such agreement will be sufficient in amount, scope or duration to fully offset the
possible liabilities associated with the Bayer animal health business or property that we will assume upon
consummation of the Acquisition. We may learn additional information about the Bayer animal health
business that materially adversely affects us, such as unknown or contingent liabilities and liabilities
related to compliance with applicable laws. Any such liabilities, individually or in the aggregate, could have
a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

Acquisition accounting adjustments could adversely affect our financial results.

We will account for the completion of the Acquisition using the acquisition method of accounting. We

will allocate the total estimated purchase price to net tangible assets, amortizable intangible assets and
indefinite-lived intangible assets, and based on their fair values as of the date of completion of the
Acquisition record the excess, if any, of the purchase price over those fair values as goodwill. Differences
between preliminary estimates and the final acquisition accounting may occur, and these differences
could have a material impact on the consolidated and combined financial statements and the combined
company’s future results of operations and financial position.

Failure to complete the Acquisition could impact our stock price and our future business and
financial results.

If the Acquisition is not completed, our ongoing business and financial results may be adversely

affected and we will be subject to a number of risks, including the following:

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depending on the reasons for the failure to complete the Acquisition, we could be liable to Bayer
for monetary or other damages in connection with the termination or breach of the Purchase
Agreement;

we have dedicated significant time and resources, financial and otherwise, in planning for the
Acquisition and the associated integration, of which we would lose the benefit if the Acquisition is
not completed;

we are responsible for certain transaction costs relating to the Acquisition, whether or not the
Acquisition is completed;

while the Purchase Agreement is in force, we are subject to certain restrictions on the conduct of
our business, including taking any action that is reasonably likely to prevent, materially delay or
materially impair the consummation of the Acquisition, which restrictions may adversely affect
our ability to execute certain of our business strategies; and

• matters relating to the Acquisition (including integration planning) may require substantial
commitments of time and resources by our management, whether or not the Acquisition is
completed, which could otherwise have been devoted to other opportunities that may have been
beneficial to us.

In addition, if the Acquisition is not completed, we may experience negative reactions from the
financial markets and from our customers and employees. We also may be subject to litigation related to
any failure to complete the Acquisition or to enforcement proceedings commenced against us to perform
our obligations under the Purchase Agreement. If the Acquisition is not completed, these risks may
materialize and may adversely affect our business, financial results and financial condition, as well as the
price of our common stock.

While the Acquisition is pending, we and the Bayer animal health business will be subject to
business uncertainties that could adversely affect our respective businesses.

Our success following the announcement of the Acquisition will depend in part upon the ability of us

and the Bayer animal health business to maintain our respective business relationships. Uncertainty
about the effect of the Acquisition on customers, suppliers, employees and other constituencies may have

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a material adverse effect on us and the Bayer animal health business. Customers, suppliers and others
who deal with us or the Bayer animal health business may delay or defer business decisions, decide to
terminate, modify or renegotiate their relationships or take other actions as a result of the Acquisition that
could negatively affect the revenues, earnings and cash flows of our company or the Bayer animal health
business. If we are unable to maintain these business and operational relationships, our financial position,
results of operations or cash flows could be materially affected.

Our debt following the completion of the Acquisition will be significant and could adversely affect
our business and our ability to meet our obligations.

In connection with the Acquisition, we priced a $4.3 billion term facility and a $750.0 million revolving
credit facility (the New Credit Facilities) in February 2020, which will become effective at the closing of the
Acquisition.

This significant amount of debt and other cash needs could have important consequences to us,

including:

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requiring a substantial portion of our cash flow from operations to make payments on this debt,
thereby limiting the cash we have available to fund future growth opportunities, such as R&D,
capital expenditures and acquisitions;

restrictive covenants in our debt arrangements, which could limit our operations and borrowing;

the risk of a future credit ratings downgrade of our debt, increasing future debt costs and limiting
the future availability of debt financing;

increasing our vulnerability to general adverse economic and industry conditions and limiting our
flexibility in planning for, or reacting to, changes in our business and industry, due to the need to
use our cash to service our outstanding debt;

placing us at a competitive disadvantage relative to our competitors that are not as highly
leveraged with debt and that may therefore be more able to invest in their business or use their
available cash to pursue other opportunities, including acquisitions; and

limiting our ability to borrow additional funds as needed or take advantage of business
opportunities as they arise.

In addition, our actual cash requirements in the future may be greater than expected. Our cash flow

from operations may not be sufficient to repay all of our outstanding debt as it becomes due, and we may
not be able to borrow money, sell assets or otherwise raise funds on acceptable terms, or at all, to
refinance our debt.

The issuance of our common stock to Bayer under the Purchase Agreement will be dilutive to our
shareholders and could depress the market price of our common stock.

Following the closing of the Acquisition, Bayer will own shares of our common stock valued at
approximately $2.3 billion based on trading prices before the closing of the Acquisition, subject to a
minimum and maximum number of shares as provided in the Purchase Agreement. The shares are
subject to limited lock-up obligations and following the expiration of such lock-up obligations (the latest of
which expire 12 months after the closing of the Acquisition), Bayer is free to sell the shares of our
common stock received at the closing of the Acquisition. In addition, under the Purchase Agreement, we
agreed to provide Bayer with customary shelf registration rights.

The market price of shares of our common stock may drop significantly as a result of the resale of the

consideration shares, or when the lock-up restrictions on resale by Bayer lapse. In addition, this
concentration of share ownership may adversely affect the trading price of our common stock because
investors may perceive disadvantages in owning shares in a company with significant shareholders.

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Risks Related to our Indebtedness

We have substantial indebtedness and expect to incur substantial additional indebtedness.

We have a significant amount of indebtedness, which could materially adversely affect our business,
financial condition and results of operations. As of December 31, 2019, in addition to $2.4 billion of senior
unsecured notes, we had $371.4 million of borrowings under a term loan, which was retired in January
2020 using the proceeds from our most recent equity offering. We have an additional $750.0 million of
borrowing capacity ($1.0 billion if certain conditions are met) under our existing revolving facility. See
Note 9: Debt to our consolidated and combined financial statements for further discussion.

We expect to incur substantial additional indebtedness in connection with the Acquisition under the
New Credit Facilities. If we do so, the risks related to our high level of debt could intensify. Specifically, our
high level of debt could have important consequences, including:

• making it more difficult for us to satisfy our obligations with respect to our debt and any failure to
comply with the obligations of any of our debt instruments, including restrictive covenants and
borrowing conditions, could result in an event of default under the agreements governing other
indebtedness;

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requiring us to dedicate a substantial portion of our cash flow from operations to the payment of
interest and the repayment of our indebtedness, thereby reducing funds available to us for other
purposes;

limiting our ability to obtain additional financing to fund future working capital, capital
expenditures, business development or other general corporate requirements, including
dividends;

increasing our vulnerability to general adverse economic and industry conditions;

• making us more highly leveraged than some of our competitors, which may place us at a

competitive disadvantage;

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restricting us from making strategic acquisitions, engaging in development activities or exploiting
business opportunities;

causing us to make non-strategic divestitures;

exposing us to the risk of increased interest rates as certain of our borrowings are and may in
the future be at variable rates of interest;

limiting our flexibility in planning for and reacting to changes in the animal health industry;

impacting our effective tax rate; and

increasing our cost of borrowing.

In addition, the credit agreement expected to govern the New Credit Facilities is expected to contain

restrictive covenants that will limit our ability to engage in activities that may be in our long-term best
interest. Our failure to comply with those covenants could result in an event of default which, if not cured
or waived, could result in the acceleration of substantially all of our indebtedness.

Despite our substantial indebtedness, we may still be able to incur significantly more debt, which
could intensify the risks associated with our indebtedness.

We and our subsidiaries may be able to incur substantial indebtedness in the future, even following
the incurrence of indebtedness in connection with the Acquisition. Although we expect that the terms of
the credit agreement governing the New Credit Facilities will contain restrictions on our and our
subsidiaries’ ability to incur additional indebtedness, these restrictions are expected to be subject to a
number of important qualifications and exceptions, and the indebtedness incurred in compliance with
these restrictions could be substantial. These restrictions are also not expected to prevent us from
incurring obligations that do not constitute indebtedness. In addition to our borrowings under the New
Credit Facilities, the covenants under the credit agreement governing the New Credit Facilities are
expected to, and the covenants under any other of our existing or future debt instruments could, allow us

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to incur a significant amount of additional indebtedness and, subject to certain limitations, such additional
indebtedness could be secured. The more leveraged we become, the more we, and in turn our security
holders, will be exposed to certain risks described above under ‘‘—We have substantial indebtedness and
expect to incur substantial additional indebtedness.’’

We may not be able to generate sufficient cash to service all of our indebtedness and may be
forced to take other actions to satisfy our obligations under our indebtedness, which may not be
successful.

Our ability to make scheduled payments on or refinance our debt obligations depends on our

financial condition and operating performance, which are subject to prevailing economic and competitive
conditions and to certain financial, business, legislative, regulatory and other factors beyond our control.
We may be unable to maintain a level of cash flows from operating activities sufficient to permit us to pay
the principal and interest on our indebtedness.

If our cash flows and capital resources are insufficient to fund our debt service obligations, we could

face substantial liquidity problems and could be forced to reduce or delay investments and capital
expenditures, or to dispose of material assets or operations, alter our dividend policy, seek additional debt
or equity capital or restructure or refinance our indebtedness. We may not be able to effect any such
alternative measures on commercially reasonable terms or at all and, even if successful, those alternative
actions may not allow us to meet our scheduled debt service obligations. The instruments that will govern
our indebtedness may restrict our ability to dispose of assets and may restrict the use of proceeds from
those dispositions and may also restrict our ability to raise debt or equity capital to be used to repay other
indebtedness when it becomes due. We may not be able to consummate those dispositions or to obtain
proceeds in an amount sufficient to meet any debt service obligations when due.

In addition, we conduct our operations through our subsidiaries. Accordingly, repayment of our

indebtedness will depend on the generation of cash flow by our subsidiaries, including certain
international subsidiaries, and their ability to make such cash available to us, by dividend, debt repayment
or otherwise. Our subsidiaries may not have any obligation to pay amounts due on our indebtedness or to
make funds available for that purpose. Our subsidiaries may not be able to, or may not be permitted to,
make adequate distributions to enable us to make payments in respect of our indebtedness. Each
subsidiary is a distinct legal entity and, under certain circumstances, legal, tax and contractual restrictions
may limit our ability to obtain cash from our subsidiaries. In the event that we do not receive distributions
from our subsidiaries, we may be unable to make required principal and interest payments on our
indebtedness.

Our inability to generate sufficient cash flows to satisfy our debt obligations, or to refinance our
indebtedness on commercially reasonable terms or at all, may materially adversely affect our business,
financial condition and results of operations and our ability to satisfy our obligations under our
indebtedness or pay dividends on our common stock.

Our debt agreements following the completion of the Acquisition are expected to contain
restrictions that will limit our flexibility in operating our business.

Our existing term facility and revolving credit facility contain, and the New Credit Facilities are

expected to contain, and any other existing or future indebtedness of ours would likely contain, a number
of covenants that impose significant operating and financial restrictions on us, including restrictions on our
and our subsidiaries’ ability to, among other things:

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pay dividends on or make distributions in respect of, or repurchase or redeem, our capital stock
or make other restricted payments;

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consolidate, merge, sell or otherwise dispose of all or substantially all of our assets;

enter into certain transactions with our affiliates;

substantially alter the businesses we conduct;

enter into agreements restricting our subsidiaries’ ability to pay dividends; and

designate our subsidiaries as unrestricted subsidiaries.

In addition, the New Credit Facilities are expected to require us to comply with a net total leverage

ratio and a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio under certain circumstances.

As a result of these covenants, we will be limited in the manner in which we conduct our business,
and we may be unable to engage in favorable business activities or finance future operations or capital
needs.

A failure to comply with the covenants under the existing term facility, the existing revolving credit
facility, the indenture that governs the senior unsecured notes, the New Credit Facilities, or any of our
other existing or future indebtedness could result in an event of default, which, if not cured or waived,
could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. In the
event of an event of default under the New Credit Facilities, it is expected that the lenders:

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could elect to declare all borrowings outstanding, together with accrued and unpaid interest and
fees, to be due and payable and terminate all commitments to extend further credit;

could require us to apply all of our available cash to repay these borrowings; or

could effectively prevent us from making debt service payments on the notes (due to a cash
sweep feature).

Such actions by the lenders could cause cross defaults under our other indebtedness, including our

senior unsecured notes. If we were unable to repay those amounts, the lenders under the New Credit
Facilities and any of our other existing or future secured indebtedness could proceed against the
collateral granted to them to secure the New Credit Facilities or such other indebtedness. We are
expecting to pledge a significant portion of our assets as collateral under the New Credit Facilities.

The terms and conditions of the New Credit Facilities have not been finalized.

The credit agreement relating to the New Credit Facilities has not been finalized. Our entry into the

New Credit Facilities is subject to market conditions, and we cannot assure you that the New Credit
Facilities will be completed, in the manner, on the terms or on the timetable described herein, or at all.
Future changes in market conditions may result in less favorable terms for the New Credit Facilities and
any changes to the terms of the New Credit Facilities may increase our interest expense and adversely
affect our business. The terms of the New Credit Facilities could also change in a way that increases our
indebtedness or makes it easier to incur debt in the future.

Changes in our credit rating could increase our interest expense and restrict our access to,

and negatively impact the terms of, current or future financings or trade credit.

Credit rating agencies continually revise their ratings for the companies that they follow, including us.

Credit rating agencies also evaluate our industry as a whole and may change their credit ratings for us
based on their overall view of our industry. We cannot be sure that credit rating agencies will maintain
their ratings on us and certain of our debt. As a result of the Acquisition, our credit ratings may be
downgraded. Because the ratings of certain of our senior unsecured notes have been downgraded, we
will be required to pay additional interest under the senior unsecured notes. Any further downgrades could
result in requiring us to pay additional interest under the senior unsecured notes. Moreover, any decision
to downgrade our ratings could restrict our access to, and negatively impact the terms of, current or future
financings and trade credit extended by our suppliers of raw materials or other vendors.

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Changes in interest rates may adversely affect our earnings and/or cash flows.

Our revolving credit facility bears interest at variable interest rates that use the London Inter-Bank
Offered Rate (LIBOR) as a benchmark rate. On July 27, 2017, the United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct
Authority (FCA), which regulates LIBOR, announced that it intends to stop persuading or compelling
banks to submit LIBOR quotations after 2021 (the FCA Announcement). The FCA announcement
indicates that the continuation of LIBOR on the current basis cannot and will not be assured after 2021,
and LIBOR may cease to exist or otherwise be unsuitable for use as a benchmark. Recent proposals for
LIBOR reforms may result in the establishment of new methods of calculating LIBOR or the establishment
of one or more alternative benchmark rates. Although our revolving credit facility provides for successor
base rates, the successor base rates may be related to LIBOR, and the consequences of any potential
cessation, modification or other reform of LIBOR cannot be predicted at this time. If LIBOR ceases to
exist, we may need to amend our existing or enter into a new revolving credit facility, and we cannot
predict what alternative interest rate(s) will be negotiated with our counterparties. As a result, our interest
expense may increase, our ability to refinance some or all of our existing indebtedness may be affected
and our available cash flow may be adversely affected.

Risks Related to our Relationship with Lilly

As a result of the Separation, we no longer have access to Lilly’s brand, reputation, capital base
and other resources.

We believe our association with Lilly has contributed to our building relationships with our customers

due to Lilly’s globally recognized brand and perceived high-quality products. The Separation could
adversely affect our ability to attract and retain customers, which could result in reduced sales of our
products.

The loss of Lilly’s scale, capital base and financial strength may also prompt suppliers to reprice,

modify or terminate their relationships with us. In addition, Lilly’s reduction of its ownership of our
company could potentially cause some of our existing agreements and licenses to be terminated. We
cannot predict with certainty the effect that the Separation will have on our business, our clients, vendors
or other persons, or whether our brand will be accepted in the marketplace.

Further, because we have only operated as a standalone company for a limited period of time, we
may have difficulty doing so. We may need to acquire assets and resources in addition to those provided
by Lilly, and in connection with the Separation, may also face difficulty in separating our assets from Lilly’s
assets and integrating newly acquired assets into our business. Our business, financial condition and
results of operations could be materially adversely affected if we have difficulty operating as a standalone
company, fail to acquire assets that prove to be important to our operations or incur unexpected costs in
separating our assets from Lilly’s assets or integrating newly-acquired assets.

Lilly may compete with us.

Lilly is not restricted from competing with us in the animal health business. Although Lilly informed us
it had no intention to compete with us in the animal health business, if Lilly in the future decides to engage
in the type of business we conduct, it may have a competitive advantage over us, which may cause our
business, financial condition and results of operations to be materially adversely affected.

To preserve the tax-free treatment to Lilly and its shareholders of the Separation and certain
related transactions, we may not be able to engage in certain transactions.

To preserve the tax-free treatment to Lilly and its shareholders of the Separation and certain related

transactions, under a tax matters agreement with Lilly, we are restricted from taking any action that
prevents such transactions from being tax-free for U.S. federal income tax purposes. These restrictions
limit our ability to pursue certain strategic transactions or engage in other transactions, including using our
common stock to make acquisitions and in connection with equity capital market transactions that might
increase the value of our business. Because of these restrictions, following the issuance of our common
stock and tangible equity units in public offerings completed in January 2020, and the issuance of the
consideration shares to Bayer in connection with the Acquisition, we will have limited or no ability to issue
shares of our common stock in the near term.

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Lilly’s rights as licensor under the intellectual property and technology license agreement could
limit our ability to develop and commercialize certain products.

Prior to the Separation, we had the ability to leverage certain of Lilly’s intellectual property. As part of

the Separation, we entered into an intellectual property and technology license agreement. Pursuant to
the intellectual property and technology license agreement, Lilly licenses to us certain of its intellectual
property (excluding trademarks) related to the animal health business and also grants a license for us to
use Lilly’s proprietary compound library for a period of two years plus up to three additional one-year
periods, each such period to be granted under Lilly’s sole discretion. If we fail to comply with our
obligations under this agreement and Lilly exercises its right to terminate it, our ability to continue to
research, develop and commercialize products incorporating that intellectual property will be limited. In
addition, this agreement includes limitations that affect our ability to develop and commercialize certain
products, including in circumstances where Lilly has an interest in the licensed intellectual property in
connection with its human health development programs. These limitations and termination rights may
make it more difficult, time consuming or expensive for us to develop and commercialize certain new
products, or may result in our products being later to market than those of our competitors. For a
summary description of the terms of the intellectual property and technology license agreement, see
Note 20: Related Party Agreements and Transactions to our consolidated and combined financial
statements.

We have incurred and will continue to incur significant charges in connection with the Separation
and incremental costs as a standalone public company.

We are currently replicating or replacing certain functions, systems and infrastructure to which we no

longer have the same access after the Separation. We have also made and will continue to make
investments or hire additional employees to operate without the same access to Lilly’s existing
operational and administrative infrastructure. These initiatives may be costly to implement. Due to the
scope and complexity of the underlying projects relative to these efforts, the amount of total costs could
be materially higher than our estimates, and the timing of the incurrence of these costs is subject to
change.

Prior to the Separation, Lilly performed or supported many important corporate functions for us. Our
consolidated and combined financial statements prior to the Separation reflect charges for these services
on an allocated basis. Following the Separation, many of these services are governed by our transitional
services agreement with Lilly. Under the transitional services agreement we are able to use these Lilly
services for a fixed term established on a service-by-service basis. Partial reduction in the provision of
any service or termination of a service prior to the expiration of the applicable fixed term requires Lilly’s
consent. In addition, either party is able to terminate the agreement due to a material breach of the other
party, upon prior written notice, subject to limited cure periods or if the other party undergoes a change of
control.

We pay Lilly mutually agreed-upon fees for these services, which are based on Lilly’s costs (including

third-party costs) of providing the services through March 31, 2021 and subject to a mark-up of 7%
thereafter, with additional inflation-based escalation beginning January 1, 2022. However, since our
transitional services agreement was negotiated in the context of a parent-subsidiary relationship, the
terms of the agreement, including the fees charged for the services, may be higher or lower than those
that would be agreed to by parties bargaining at arm’s length for similar services and may be higher or
lower than the costs reflected in the allocations in our historical consolidated and combined financial
statements. In addition, while these services are being provided to us by Lilly, our operational flexibility to
modify or implement changes with respect to such services or the amounts we pay for them will be
limited.

We may not be able to replace these services or enter into appropriate third-party agreements on
terms and conditions, including cost, comparable to those that we receive from Lilly under the transitional
services agreement. Additionally, after the transitional services agreement terminates, we may be unable
to sustain the services at the same levels or obtain the same benefits as when we were receiving such
services and benefits from Lilly. When we begin to operate these functions separately, if we do not have
our own adequate systems and business functions in place, or are unable to obtain them from other
providers, we may not be able to operate our business effectively or at comparable costs, and our

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profitability may decline. In addition, we have historically received informal support from Lilly, which may
not be addressed in the transitional services agreement. The level of this informal support may diminish
or be eliminated in the future.

Risks Related to Elanco Common Stock

Future sales or the possibility of future sales of a substantial amount of our common stock may
depress the price of shares of our common stock.

Future sales or the availability for sale of substantial amounts of our common stock in the public
market could adversely affect the prevailing market price of our common stock and could impair our ability
to raise capital through future sales of equity securities.

As of December 31, 2019, there were 373 million shares of our common stock outstanding,

approximately 3.5 million shares of our common stock issuable upon exercise or vesting of outstanding
equity awards and an additional 8 million shares of common stock available for issuance under the 2018
Elanco Stock Plan and Elanco Animal Health Incorporated Directors’ Deferral Plan; issuances of these
shares are registered on our Registration Statement on Form S-8. Accordingly, shares of our common
stock registered under such registration statement will be available for sale in the open market upon
exercise or vesting by the holders of such awards, subject to vesting restrictions and Rule 144 limitations
applicable to our affiliates.

On January 27, 2020, we issued approximately 25 million shares of our common stock in a registered

public offering. Additionally, we issued on such date 11 million tangible equity units in a registered public
offering. Unless settled earlier, each purchase contract that is a component of a tangible equity unit will
settle automatically on the mandatory settlement date into up to 1.5625 shares of our common stock,
subject to certain anti-dilution adjustments. All of the shares of common stock and tangible equity units
sold in the public offering, as well as the shares of common stock issuable upon settlement of the units,
are and will be freely tradable without restriction or further registration under the Securities Act by persons
other than our ‘‘affiliates’’ and sales of the shares of common stock, the units or the underlying common
stock may depress the price of shares of our common stock.

Pursuant to the Purchase Agreement, we have agreed to issue the consideration shares to Bayer

and to use our reasonable best efforts to file a shelf registration statement to register such shares within
60 days after the closing date of the Acquisition. The Purchase Agreement provides that, subject to
certain lock-up restrictions with respect to the transfer of the consideration shares, Bayer may request
that we complete underwritten offerings with respect the consideration shares, subject to limitations on
minimum offering size. The completion of the Acquisition is subject to the satisfaction of certain customary
closing conditions, including the receipt of antitrust approvals and the absence of any law or order
enjoining or otherwise prohibiting the Acquisition in specified jurisdictions. Bayer will receive the
consideration shares at the completion of the Acquisition.

Any shares of common stock sold by Bayer under the shelf registration statement in compliance with
or following the expiration of the lock-up provisions under the Purchase Agreement will be freely tradable.
In the event Bayer exercises its registration rights and sells a large number of shares of our common
stock, such sales could reduce the trading price of our common stock. These sales or the prospects of
these sales or any other sales also could impede our ability to raise future capital.

In addition, subject to compliance with our tax matters agreement with Lilly, we may also issue
additional shares of common stock or convertible debt securities to finance future acquisitions or for other
corporate purposes. We cannot predict the size of future issuances of our common stock or other
securities or the effect, if any, that future issuances and sales of our common stock or other securities will
have on the market price of our common stock . Sales of substantial amounts of common stock (including
shares of common stock issued in connection with the Acquisition or any future acquisition), or the
perception that such sales could occur, may adversely affect prevailing market prices for our common
stock.

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The price of our common stock may fluctuate substantially.

Investors should consider an investment in our common stock to be risky, and should invest in our

common stock only if the investor can withstand a significant loss and wide fluctuations in the market
value of the investment. Some factors that may cause the market price of our common stock to fluctuate,
in addition to the other risks mentioned in this section of the annual report on Form 10-K, are:

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our announcements or our competitors’ announcements regarding new products,
enhancements, significant contracts, acquisitions or strategic investments;

changes in earnings estimates or recommendations by securities analysts, if any, who cover our
common stock;

failures to meet external expectations or management guidance;

fluctuations in our quarterly financial results or the quarterly financial results of companies
perceived to be similar to us;

changes in our capital structure or dividend policy future issuances of securities, sales of large
blocks of common stock by our shareholders or our incurrence of additional debt;

reputational issues;

changes in general economic and market conditions in or any of the regions in which we conduct
our business;

changes in industry conditions or perceptions; and

changes in applicable laws, rules or regulations and other dynamics.

In addition, if the market for stocks in our industry or related industries, or the stock market in
general, experiences a loss of investor confidence, the trading price of our common stock could decline
for reasons unrelated to our business, financial condition and results of operations. If any of the foregoing
occurs, it could cause our stock price to fall and may expose us to lawsuits that, even if unsuccessful,
could be costly to defend and a distraction to management.

The market price of our common stock is also likely to be influenced by the tangible equity units
issued by us. For example, the market price of our common stock could become more volatile and could
be depressed by:

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investors’ anticipation of the potential resale in the market of a substantial number of additional
shares of our common stock received upon settlement of the purchase contracts that are a
component of the units;

possible sales of our common stock by investors who view the units as a more attractive means
of equity participation in us than owning shares of our common stock; and

hedging or arbitrage trading activity that may develop involving the units and our common stock.

We do not anticipate paying dividends on our common stock in the foreseeable future.

We do not anticipate paying any dividends in the foreseeable future on our common stock. We intend

to retain all future earnings for the operation and expansion of our business and the repayment of
outstanding debt. The New Credit Facilities are expected to contain restrictive covenants that impose
significant operating and financial restrictions on us, including restrictions on our ability to pay dividends
and make other restricted payments. As a result, capital appreciation, if any, of our common stock may be
your major source of gain for the foreseeable future. While we may change this policy at some point in the
future, we cannot assure you that we will make such a change.

The distributions we pay on our common stock may not qualify as dividends for U.S. federal
income tax purposes, which could adversely affect the U.S. federal income tax consequences to
you of owning our common stock.

Generally, any distributions that we make to a stockholder with respect to its shares of our common

stock will constitute a dividend for U.S. federal income tax purposes to the extent of our current or

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accumulated earnings and profits as determined for U.S. federal income tax purposes. While we expect
that we will have accumulated earnings and profits, as determined for U.S. federal income tax purposes,
allocated to us as a result of our separation from Lilly, this allocation has not yet been finalized.
Furthermore, our ability to generate earnings and profits, as determined for U.S. federal income tax
purposes, in any future year is subject to a number of variables that are uncertain and difficult to predict.

Generally, any distribution not constituting a dividend under the rules described above will be treated

as first reducing the investor’s adjusted basis in shares of our common stock and, to the extent that the
distribution exceeds the adjusted basis in shares of our common stock, as gain from the sale or exchange
of such shares, and if the investor is a domestic corporation, it will not be entitled to claim, with respect to
such non-dividend distribution, a ‘‘dividends-received’’ deduction, which generally applies to dividends
received from other domestic corporations.

Applicable laws and regulations, provisions of our amended and restated articles of incorporation
and our amended and restated bylaws may discourage takeover attempts and business
combinations that shareholders might consider in their best interests.

Applicable laws, provisions of our amended and restated articles of incorporation and our amended

and restated bylaws and certain contractual rights that have been granted to Lilly under the master
separation agreement may delay, deter, prevent or render more difficult a takeover attempt that our
shareholders might consider in their best interests. For example, they may prevent our shareholders from
receiving the benefit from any premium to the market price of our common stock offered by a bidder in a
takeover context. Even in the absence of a takeover attempt, the existence of these provisions may
adversely affect the prevailing market price of our common stock if they are viewed as discouraging
takeover attempts in the future.

Our amended and restated articles of incorporation and our amended and restated bylaws contain
provisions that are intended to encourage prospective acquirers to negotiate with our board of directors
rather than to attempt a hostile takeover, which could deter coercive takeover practices and inadequate
takeover bids. These provisions provide for:

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a board of directors divided into three classes with staggered terms;

advance notice requirements regarding how our shareholders may present proposals or
nominate directors for election at shareholder meetings;

the right of our board of directors to issue one or more series of preferred stock with such
powers, rights and preferences as the board of directors shall determine;

only the board of directors to fill newly-created directorships or vacancies on our board of
directors;

limitations on the ability of shareholders to call special meetings of shareholders and require that
all shareholder action be taken at a meeting rather than by written consent;

a two-thirds shareholder vote requirement to amend our amended and restated articles of
incorporation;

the exclusive right of our board of directors to amend our amended and restated bylaws; and

the requirement that a 66 2/3% vote is necessary to remove directors.

These limitations may adversely affect the prevailing market price and market for our common stock

if they are viewed as limiting the liquidity of our stock or discouraging takeover attempts in the future.

Item 1B. Unresolved Staff Comments

None.

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Item 2. Properties

Properties

The address of our principal executive offices is currently c/o Elanco, 2500 Innovation Way,

Greenfield IN, 46140.

We have R&D operations co-located with certain of our manufacturing sites in the U.S. to facilitate

the efficient transfer of production processes from our laboratories to manufacturing sites. In addition, we
maintain R&D operations at non-manufacturing locations in the U.S., Switzerland, Australia, Brazil and
China. As part of the Separation, Lilly transferred to us its interest in each of these R&D facilities. Our
largest R&D facility is our U.S. R&D site located in Fort Dodge, Iowa, which has approximately 0.3 million
square feet.

Our global manufacturing network is comprised of 12 manufacturing sites. The largest manufacturing

site in our global manufacturing network is our manufacturing site located in Clinton, Indiana, which has
approximately 0.7 million square feet. In addition, our global manufacturing network will continue to be
supplemented by approximately 90 CMOs. See ‘‘Item 1. Business — Manufacturing and Supply Chain.’’

We own or lease various additional properties for other business purposes including office space,

warehouses and logistics centers. In addition, under the TSA, Lilly provides us with continued access to
certain of its premises currently occupied by our employees for up to two years from the date of the
Separation.

We believe that our existing properties, as supplemented by CMOs and access to Lilly facilities that
will be provided under the TSA, are adequate for our current requirements and for our operations in the
near future.

Item 3.

Legal Proceedings

We are from time to time subject to claims and litigation arising in the ordinary course of business.
These claims and litigation may include, among other things, allegations of violation of U.S. and foreign
competition law, labor laws, consumer protection laws and environmental laws and regulations, as well as
claims or litigation relating to product liability, intellectual property, securities, breach of contract and tort.
We operate in multiple jurisdictions and, as a result, a claim in one jurisdiction may lead to claims or
regulatory penalties in other jurisdictions. We intend to vigorously defend against any pending or future
claims and litigation, as appropriate.

At this time, in the opinion of our management, the likelihood is remote that the impact of such

proceedings, either individually or in the aggregate, would have a material adverse effect on our
consolidated and combined results of operations, financial condition or cash flows. However, one or more
unfavorable outcomes in any claim or litigation against us could have a material adverse effect for the
period in which they are resolved. In addition, regardless of their merits or their ultimate outcomes, such
matters are costly, divert management’s attention and may materially adversely affect our reputation,
even if resolved in our favor.

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures

Not applicable.

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Part II

Item 5. Market for the Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer

Purchases of Equity Securities

MARKET INFORMATION

On September 20, 2018, our common stock began trading on the New York Stock Exchange under

the symbol ‘‘ELAN.’’

HOLDERS

There were 313 holders of record of our common stock as of February 25, 2020. This does not

include the number of stockholders who hold shares of our common stock through banks, brokers or
other financial institutions.

DIVIDEND POLICY

We do not anticipate paying dividends on our common stock in the foreseeable future; however, we

may change our dividend policy at any time.

PERFORMANCE GRAPH

This graph compares the return on Elanco’s common stock with that of the S&P 500 Stock Index and

the S&P 500 Pharmaceuticals Index from September 20, 2018 (the first day our common stock was
traded in conjunction with our IPO) through December 31, 2019. The graph assumes that, on
September 20, 2018, a person invested $100 each in Elanco common stock, the S&P 500 Index, and the
S&P 500 Pharmaceuticals Index. The graph measures total shareholder return, which takes into account
both stock price and dividends. It assumes that dividends paid by a company are reinvested in that
company’s stock.

COMPARISON OF CUMULATIVE TOTAL RETURN*

$140

$120

$100

$80

$60

$40

$20

$0

9/20/18

9/30/18

12/31/18

3/31/19

6/30/19

9/30/19

12/31/19

Elanco Animal Health Inc.

S&P 500

S&P Pharmaceuticals

*

$100 invested on 9/20/2018 in stock or index, including reinvestment of dividends. Fiscal year ending December 31.

9/20/18

9/30/18

12/31/18

3/31/19

6/30/19

9/30/19

12/31/19

96.92
Elanco Animal Health Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100.00
S&P 500 Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100.00 100.57
S&P 500 Pharmaceuticals Index . . . . . . . 100.00 102.91

87.58
86.97
98.62

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93.89

81.81
89.08
98.84 103.10 104.85 114.36
104.60 104.66 100.45 113.50

73.86

Item 6. Selected Financial Data

The following tables set forth our selected historical consolidated and combined financial data for the

periods indicated below.

Our consolidated and combined financial statements include the attribution of certain assets and
liabilities that have historically been held at the Lilly corporate level but which are specifically identifiable
or attributable to us. Through the completion of the IPO, our consolidated and combined financial
statements also include expense allocations related to certain Lilly corporate functions, including
executive oversight, treasury, legal, finance, human resources, tax, internal audit, financial reporting,
information technology and investor relations. These expenses were allocated to us based on direct
usage or benefit where specifically identifiable, with the remainder allocated primarily on a pro rata basis
of revenue, headcount or other measures. We believe that this expense methodology, and the results
thereof, is reasonable for all periods presented. However, the allocations may not be indicative of the
actual expense that would have been incurred if we would have operated as an independent, publicly
traded company for the periods presented. It is impractical to estimate what our standalone costs would
have been for the historical periods presented. After the IPO, a TSA between Lilly and Elanco went into
effect. Under the terms of the TSA, we will be able to use certain services and resources related to
corporate functions historically provided to us by Lilly, such as executive oversight, treasury, legal,
finance, human resources, tax, internal audit, financial reporting, information technology and investor
relations (Lilly Services) for a fixed term, established on a service-by-service basis. For those TSAs that
remain in effect as of December 31, 2019, we are paying Lilly mutually agreed upon fees for the Lilly
Services provided under the TSA. Our consolidated and combined financial statements reflect the
charges for Lilly Services after the IPO.

The financial statements presented may not be indicative of our future performance and do not
necessarily reflect what our financial position and results of operations would have been had we operated
as an independent, publicly traded company for the periods presented prior to IPO.

ELANCO ANIMAL HEALTH INCORPORATED
(Dollars in millions, except per-share data)
Operations
Revenue. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,071.0 $3,066.8 $2,889.0 $2,913.5 $2,909.1
1,533.7
Cost of sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
291.0
Research and development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
916.0
Marketing, selling and administrative . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Amortization of intangible assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
163.0
Asset impairment, restructuring and other special

1,409.0
265.8
784.8
170.7

1,493.9
251.7
779.8
221.2

1,470.3
270.1
760.2
200.4

1,573.8
246.6
735.2
197.4

2017

2016

2019

2018

2015

charges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Interest expense, net of capitalized interest. . . . . . . .
Other–net, expense (income). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Income (loss) before income tax expense . . . . . . . . .
Income tax expense (benefit) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Net income (loss) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $

Net income (loss) as a percent of revenue . . . . . . . .
Net income (loss) per share - basic. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $
Net income (loss) per share - diluted . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Weighted-average number of shares outstanding -

185.5
78.9
27.4
78.2
10.3
67.9 $

2%
0.18 $
0.18

128.8
263.3
29.6
—
41.3
1.6
114.1
(259.5)
(48.7)
27.6
86.5 $ (310.7) $ (47.9) $ (210.8)

375.1
—
(0.1)
(232.6)
78.1

308.4
—
(2.8)
(22.4)
25.5

3%

(11)%

(2)%

(7)%

0.28 $ (1.06) $ (0.16) $ (0.72)
(0.72)
0.28

(1.06)

(0.16)

basic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

369.0

313.7

293.3

293.3

293.3

Weighted-average number of shares outstanding -

diluted. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

370.3

313.7

293.3

293.3

293.3

Financial Position
Total assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8,985.8 $8,956.7 $8,940.3 $8,099.7 $8,433.6
—
Long-term debt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1,004.1
Total liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7,429.5
Total equity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2,330.5
3,438.9
5,546.9

2,443.3
3,759.2
5,197.5

—
1,082.3
7,017.4

—
1,160.0
7,780.3

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Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of

Operations

Management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations, is intended to
assist the reader in understanding and assessing significant changes and trends related to our results of
operations and financial position. This discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the
consolidated and combined financial statements and accompanying footnotes in Item 8 of Part II of this
Annual Report on Form 10-K. Certain statements in this Item 7 of Part II of this Annual Report on
Form 10-K constitute forward-looking statements. Various risks and uncertainties, including those
discussed in ‘‘Forward-Looking Statements’’ and Item 1A, ‘‘Risk Factors,’’ may cause our actual results,
financial position, and cash generated from operations to differ materially from these forward-looking
statements.

Overview

Founded in 1954 as part of Eli Lilly & Co. (Lilly), Elanco is a premier animal health company that

innovates, develops, manufactures and markets products for companion and food animals.
Headquartered in Greenfield, Indiana, we are the fourth largest animal health company in the world, with
revenue of $3,071.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2019. Globally, we are #1 in medicinal feed
additives, #2 in poultry, and #3 in other pharmaceuticals, which are mainly companion animal
therapeutics, measured by 2018 revenue, according to Vetnosis.

We have one of the broadest portfolios of pet parasiticides in the companion animal sector. We offer

a diverse portfolio of more than 125 brands that make us a trusted partner to veterinarians and food
animal producers in more than 90 countries.

On September 24, 2018, we completed our initial public offering (IPO), pursuant to which we issued

and sold 19.8% of our total outstanding shares. On September 20, 2018, our common stock began
trading on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the symbol ‘‘ELAN.’’ On September 24, 2018,
immediately preceding the completion of the IPO, Lilly transferred to us substantially all of its animal
health businesses in exchange for (i) all of the net proceeds (approximately $1,659.7 million) we received
from the sale of our common stock in the IPO, including the net proceeds we received as a result of the
exercise in full of the underwriters’ option to purchase additional shares, (ii) all of the net proceeds
(approximately $2,000 million) we received from the issuance of our senior notes; and (iii) all of the net
proceeds ($498.6 million) we received from the entry into our term loan facility. In addition, immediately
prior to the completion of the IPO, we entered into certain agreements with Lilly that provide a framework
for our ongoing relationship with them.

On February 8, 2019, Lilly announced an exchange offer whereby Lilly shareholders could exchange
all or a portion of Lilly common stock for shares of Elanco common stock owned by Lilly. On that date, we
filed a Registration Statement on Form S-4 with the SEC in connection with that exchange offer. The
disposition of Elanco shares was completed on March 11, 2019, and resulted in the full separation of
Elanco along with the disposal of Lilly’s entire ownership and voting interest in Elanco.

We operate our business in a single segment directed at fulfilling our vision of enriching the lives of

people through food, making protein more accessible and affordable and through pet companionship,
helping pets live longer, healthier lives. We advance our vision by offering products in four primary
categories:

Companion Animal Disease Prevention (CA Disease Prevention): We have one of the broadest
parasiticide portfolios in the companion animal sector based on indications, species and formulations,
with products that protect pets from worms, fleas and ticks. Combining our parasiticide portfolio with
our vaccines presence, we are a leader in the U.S. in the disease prevention category based on
share of revenue.

Companion Animal Therapeutics (CA Therapeutics): We have a broad pain and osteoarthritis
portfolio across species, modes of action, indications and disease stages. Pet owners are
increasingly treating osteoarthritis in their pets, and our Galliprant product is one of the fastest
growing osteoarthritis treatments in the U.S. We also have treatments for otitis (ear infections), as
well as cardiovascular and dermatology indications.

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Food Animal Future Protein & Health (FA Future Protein & Health): Our portfolio in this category,
which includes vaccines, nutritional enzymes and animal only antibiotics, serves the growing demand
for protein and includes innovative products in poultry and aquaculture production, where demand for
animal health products is outpacing overall industry growth. We are focused on developing functional
nutritional health products that promote food animal health, including enzymes, probiotics and
prebiotics. We are a leader in providing vaccines as alternatives to antibiotics to promote animal
health based on share of revenue.

Food Animal Ruminants & Swine (FA Ruminants & Swine): We have developed a range of food
animal products used extensively in ruminant (e.g., cattle, sheep and goats) and swine production.

For the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017, our revenue was $3,071.0 million,
$3,066.8 million and $2,889.0 million, respectively. For the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and
2017, our net income (loss) was $67.9 million, $86.5 million and $(310.7) million, respectively.

Increases or decreases in inventory levels at our channel distributors can positively or negatively
impact our quarterly and annual revenue results, leading to variations in quarterly revenues. This can be a
result of various factors, such as end customer demand, new customer contracts, heightened and generic
competition, the need for certain inventory levels, our ability to renew distribution contracts with expected
terms, our ability to implement commercial strategies, regulatory restrictions, unexpected customer
behavior, payment terms we extend, which are subject to internal policies, and procedures and
environmental factors beyond our control, including weather conditions.

Key Trends and Conditions Affecting Our Results of Operations

Industry Trends

The animal health industry, which focuses on both food animals and companion animals, is a growing

industry that benefits billions of people worldwide.

As demand for animal protein grows, food animal health is becoming increasingly important. Factors

influencing growth in demand for food animal medicines and vaccines include:

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one in three people need improved nutrition;

increased global demand for protein, particularly poultry and aquaculture;

natural resource constraints, such as scarcity of arable land, fresh water and increased
competition for cultivated land, driving the need for more efficient food production;

loss of productivity due to food animal disease and death;

increased focus on food safety and food security; and

human population growth, increased standards of living, particularly in many emerging markets,
and increased urbanization.

Growth in food animal nutritional health products (enzymes, probiotics and prebiotics) is influenced,
among other factors, by demand for antibiotic alternatives that can promote animal health and increase
productivity.

Factors influencing growth in demand for companion animal medicines and vaccines include:

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increased pet ownership globally;

pets living longer; and

increased pet spending as pets are viewed as members of the family by owners.

Factors Affecting Our Results of Operations

Product Development and New Product Launches

A key element of our targeted value creation strategy is to drive growth through portfolio development

and product innovation, primarily in our three targeted growth categories of CA Disease Prevention, CA
Therapeutics and FA Future Protein & Health. Since 2015, we have launched or acquired 14 new

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products, including the additions of Entyce, Nocita and Tanovea in 2019. Revenue from these products
contributed $439.2 million to revenue for the year ended December 31, 2019. We continue to pursue the
development of new chemical and biological molecules through our approach to innovation. Our future
growth and success depends on both our pipeline of new products, including new products that we may
develop through joint ventures and products that we are able to obtain through license or acquisition, and
the expansion of the use of our existing products. We believe we are an industry leader in animal health
R&D, with a track record of product innovation, business development and commercialization.

Impact of Changing Market Demand for Antibiotics

In recent years, our operational results have been, and will continue to be, affected by regulations
and changing market demand relating to the use of antibiotics and other products intended to increase
food animal production.

There are two classes of antibiotics used in animal health: (i) shared-class, or medically important,
antibiotics; and (ii) animal-only antibiotics. Shared-class antibiotics are used to treat infectious disease
caused by pathogens that occur in both humans and animals. As part of our antibiotic stewardship plan
and in compliance with FDA guidance, shared-class antibiotics are labeled only for the treatment of an
established need in animals and only with veterinarian oversight. However, not all pathogens that cause
disease in animals are infectious in humans, and accordingly animal-only antibiotics are not used in
human medicine (i.e., not medically important). From 2015 to 2019, our revenue from shared-class
antibiotics declined at a CAGR of 10%, excluding the impact of foreign exchange. This was driven
primarily by changing regulations in many markets, including the Veterinary Feed Directive, as well as
changing market demand and Elanco’s tiered-approach to antibiotic stewardship, which included
removing growth promotion from labels and requiring veterinary oversight in the U.S. and other markets.

Globally, during 2019, our revenue from shared-class antibiotics declined 13%, excluding the impact

of foreign exchange, and represented 11% (4% from sales in the U.S. and 7% from sales outside of the
U.S.) of our total revenue, down from 16% in 2015. From 2015 to 2019, our revenue from animal-only
antibiotics grew at a CAGR of 4%, excluding the impact of foreign exchange, driven by sales outside the
U.S., which offset a slight decline in the U.S. Globally, during 2019, our revenue from animal-only
antibiotics declined 1%, excluding the impact of foreign exchange, and represented 24% of our total
revenue, up from 23% in 2015. During 2019, 87% of our revenue from animal-only antibiotics resulted
from the sale of ionophores. Ionophores are a special class of animal-only antimicrobials, and because of
their animal-only designation, mode of action and spectrum of activity, their use, to date have not been
impacted by regulations or changing market demand in many markets outside the U.S.

We have intentionally shifted away from shared-class antibiotics, and are focusing on animal-only
antibiotics, as well as antibiotic-free solutions. When an animal-only antibiotic exists, we believe it should
be the first, preferred antibiotic treatment. Antibiotic resistance concerns, or other health concerns
regarding food animal products, may result in additional restrictions, expanded regulations or changes in
market demand to further reduce the use of antibiotics in food animals. We believe it is important to
protect the benefits of antibiotics in human medicine, while responsibly protecting the health of food
animals and the safety of our food supply.

Impact of Competition

The animal health industry is competitive. Established animal health companies who consistently
deliver high quality products enjoy brand loyalty from their customers, which often continues after the loss
of patent-based or regulatory exclusivity. In 2019, approximately 67% of our revenue was from products
that did not have patent protection. In animal health, while potentially significant, erosion from generic
competition is often not as steep as in human health, with the originator often retaining a significant
market share. However, generic competition can nevertheless significantly affect our results. While our
largest product, Rumensin (monensin), has been subject to generic competition from monensin outside
the U.S. for more than 10 years, our revenue from Rumensin sales outside the U.S. grew at a CAGR of
5% from 2015 to 2019. In the third quarter of 2019, an established animal health company received U.S.
approval for generic monensin in cattle and goats for certain indications. U.S. revenue from Rumensin
may decline as a result of the generic competition. We have experienced significant competitive

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headwinds from generic ractopamine in the U.S. In the third quarter of 2013, a large, established animal
health company received U.S. approval for ractopamine (the generic to our drugs Paylean and Optaflexx).
U.S. revenue for Paylean and Optaflexx, our ractopamine beef and swine products, has declined at a
CAGR of 44% and 21%, respectively, from 2015 to 2019 as a result of generic competition and the impact
of international regulatory restrictions. In 2019, we had an estimated 70% market share of all U.S.
ractopamine-treated beef cattle based on management estimates.

Although we believe brand loyalty is an important contributor to a product’s ongoing success, the

animal health industry is also impacted by innovation. We experienced an innovation lag in the
companion animal parasiticide space from 2015 to 2017. In the absence of a competitive combined oral
flea and tick product, our U.S. companion animal parasiticide portfolio revenue declined 15% in 2017,
excluding the impact on revenue resulting from a reduction in inventory levels within our distribution
channel. In February 2018, we launched Credelio in the U.S. for the treatment of fleas and ticks. Since
the launch of Credelio, our sales of parasiticides in the U.S. have begun to grow again.

Productivity

Our results during the periods presented have benefited from operational and productivity initiatives

implemented following recent acquisitions and in response to changing market demand for antibiotics and
other headwinds.

Our acquisitions within the last six years added in the aggregate $1.4 billion in revenue, 4,600
full-time employees, 12 manufacturing and eight R&D sites. In addition, from 2015 to 2019, changing
market demand for antibiotics and other headwinds, such as competition with generics and innovation,
affected some of our highest gross margin products, resulting in a change to our product mix and driving
operating margin lower. In response, we implemented a number of initiatives across the manufacturing,
R&D and selling, general and administrative (SG&A) functions. Our manufacturing cost savings strategies
included improving manufacturing processes and headcount through lean manufacturing (minimizing
waste while maintaining productivity), closing of three manufacturing sites, consolidating our CMO
network, strategically insourcing certain projects, and pursuing cost savings opportunities with respect to
raw materials via a new procurement process. Additional cost savings resulted from reducing the number
of R&D sites from 16 to nine, SG&A savings from sales force consolidation, and reducing discretionary
and other general and administrative (G&A) operating expense.

Foreign Exchange Rates

Significant portions of our revenue and costs are exposed to changes in foreign exchange rates. Our

products are sold in more than 90 countries and, as a result, our revenue is influenced by changes in
foreign exchange rates. For the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018, approximately 44% and 52%,
respectively, of our revenue was denominated in foreign currencies. As we operate in multiple foreign
currencies, including the Euro, British pound, Swiss franc, Brazilian real, Australian dollar, Japanese yen,
Canadian dollar, Chinese yuan, and other currencies, changes in those currencies relative to the U.S.
dollar will impact our revenue, cost of sales and expenses, and consequently, net income. These
fluctuations may also affect the ability to buy and sell our products between markets impacted by
significant exchange rate variances. Currency movements decreased revenue by 2% during the year
ended December 31, 2019. Currency movements had limited impact on revenue during the years ended
December 31, 2018 and 2017.

General Economic Conditions

In addition to industry-specific factors, we, like other businesses, face challenges related to global
economic conditions. Growth in both the food animal and companion animal sectors is driven in part by
overall economic development and related growth, particularly in many emerging markets. In recent
years, certain of our customers and suppliers have been affected directly by economic downturns, which
decreased the demand for our products.

The cost of our products to food animal producers is small relative to their other production costs,
including feed, and the use of our products is intended to improve economic outcomes for food animal
producers. Similarly, industry sources have reported that pet owners indicated a preference for reducing

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spending on other aspects of their lifestyle, including entertainment, clothing and household goods, before
reducing spending on pet care. While these factors have mitigated the impact of recent downturns in the
global economy, further economic challenges could increase cost sensitivity among our customers, which
may result in reduced demand for our products and could have a material adverse effect on our financial
condition and results of operations.

Weather Conditions and the Availability of Natural Resources

The animal health industry and demand for many of our animal health products in a particular region
are affected by weather conditions, varying weather patterns and weather-related pressures from pests,
such as fleas and ticks. As a result, we may experience regional and seasonal fluctuations in our results
of operations.

Food animal producers depend on the availability of natural resources, including large supplies of

fresh water. Their animals’ health and their ability to operate could be adversely affected if they
experience a shortage of fresh water due to human population growth or floods, droughts or other
weather conditions.

Drought conditions could negatively impact, among other things, the supply of corn and the
availability of grazing pastures. A decrease in harvested corn results in higher corn prices, which could
negatively impact the profitability of food animal producers of ruminants, pork and poultry. Higher corn
prices and reduced availability of grazing pastures contribute to reductions in herd or flock sizes that in
turn result in less spending on animal health products. As such, a prolonged drought could have a
material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations. Factors influencing the
magnitude and timing of effects of a drought on our performance include, but may not be limited to,
weather patterns and herd management decisions.

In addition, veterinary hospitals and practitioners depend on visits from and access to the animals
under their care. Veterinarians’ patient volume and ability to operate could be adversely affected if they
experience prolonged snow, ice or other severe weather conditions, particularly in regions not
accustomed to sustained inclement weather. Adverse weather conditions or a shortage of fresh water
may cause veterinarians and food animal producers to purchase less of our products.

Disease Outbreaks

Sales of our food animal products could be adversely affected by the outbreak of disease carried by

animals, such as African Swine Fever. Outbreaks of disease may reduce regional or global sales of
particular animal-derived food products or result in reduced exports of such products, either due to
heightened export restrictions or import prohibitions, which may reduce demand for our products. Also,
the outbreak of any highly contagious disease near our main production sites could require us to
immediately halt production of our products at such sites or force us to incur substantial expenses in
procuring raw materials or products elsewhere. Alternatively, sales of products that treat specific disease
outbreaks may increase.

Manufacturing and Supply

In order to sell our products, we must be able to reliably produce and ship our products in sufficient

quantities. Many of our products involve complex manufacturing processes and are sole-sourced from
certain manufacturing sites.

Minor deviations in our manufacturing or logistical processes, unpredictability of a product’s regulatory or

commercial success or failure, the lead time necessary to construct highly technical and complex
manufacturing sites, and shifting customer demand increase the potential for capacity imbalances.

Components of Revenue and Costs and Expenses

Revenue

Our revenue is primarily derived from sales of our products to third-party distributors, and directly to

food producers and veterinarians. For additional information regarding our products, including
descriptions of our products, see ‘‘Item 1. Business — Products.’’

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We aggregate our products into five categories to understand revenue growth:
•

CA Disease Prevention includes parasiticides and vaccine products for dogs and cats;

•

•

•

•

CA Therapeutics includes products for the treatment of pain, osteoarthritis, otitis, cardiovascular
and dermatology indications in dogs and cats;

FA Future Protein & Health includes vaccines, antibiotics, parasiticides and other products used
in poultry and aquaculture production, as well as functional nutritional health products, including
enzymes, probiotics and prebiotics;

FA Ruminants & Swine includes vaccines, antibiotics, implants, parasiticides, and other products
used in ruminants and swine production, as well as certain other food animal products; and

Strategic Exits includes business activities that we have either exited or made the strategic
decision to exit, including the transitional contract manufacturing activity that we acquired in
connection with our acquisition of the BI Vetmedica U.S. vaccines portfolio, two terminated
legacy U.S. distribution agreements, a terminated distribution agreement outside the U.S., an
equine product not core to our business and a transitional contract manufacturing activity
associated with the supply to Lilly of human growth hormone.

Costs, Expenses and Other

Cost of sales consists primarily of cost of materials, facilities and other infrastructure used to

manufacture our products, shipping and handling, inventory losses and expired products.

Marketing, selling and administrative expenses consist of, among other things, the costs of
marketing, promotion and advertising and the costs of administration (business technology, facilities,
legal, finance, human resources, business development, external affairs and procurement).

Amortization of intangible assets consists of the amortization expense for intangible assets that have

been acquired through business combinations.

R&D expenses consist of project costs specific to new product R&D and product lifecycle
management, overhead costs associated with R&D operations, regulatory, product registrations and
investments that support local market clinical trials for approved indications. We manage overall R&D
based on our strategic opportunities and do not disaggregate our R&D expenses incurred by nature or by
product as we do not use or maintain such information in managing our business.

Asset impairment, restructuring and other special charges consist primarily of impairment of

long-term assets, restructuring charges, costs associated with acquiring and integrating businesses, and
certain non-recurring expenses, including costs related to the build out of processes and systems to
support finance and global supply and logistics, among others, to stand our organization up as an
independent company.

Interest expense, net of capitalized interest consists of interest incurred on our long-term debt.

Other-net, expense (income) consists primarily of realized or unrealized foreign exchange losses and

loss or impairment on other investments.

Comparability of Historical Results

Our historical results of operations for the periods presented may not be comparable with prior
periods or with our results of operations in the future, due to many factors, included but not limited to the
factors identified in ‘‘Key Trends and Conditions Affecting Our Results of Operations.’’

Our Relationship with Lilly and Additional Standalone Costs

During the period prior to the IPO, our business operated solely as part of a division of Lilly. Our
combined financial statements have been derived from Lilly’s consolidated financial statements and
accounting records. Our consolidated and combined financial statements reflect our financial position,
results of operations and cash flows of the business that was transferred at the time of the separation and
do not purport to reflect what the results of operations, comprehensive income/(loss), financial position,
equity or cash flows would have been had we operated as an independent, publicly traded company
during the periods presented prior to the IPO.

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Our historical results reflect an allocation of costs for certain Lilly corporate costs for periods prior to

the IPO, including, among others, executive oversight, treasury, legal, finance, human resources, tax,
internal audit, financial reporting, information technology and investor relations. These allocations are not
necessarily indicative of the expenses we may incur as a standalone public company. Although we
entered into certain agreements with Lilly in connection with the IPO and the Separation, the amount and
composition of our expenses may vary from historical levels since the fees charged for the services under
these agreements may be higher or lower than the costs reflected in the historical allocations. The total
allocations included in our results for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017 were
$0.0 million, $105.2 million, and $151.7 million, respectively. See Note 20: Related Party Agreements and
Transactions to our consolidated and combined financial statements.

We are currently investing in expanding our own administrative functions, including, but not limited to,

information technology, facilities management, distribution, human resources, and manufacturing, to
replace services previously provided by Lilly. Because of initial stand-up costs and overlaps with services
previously provided by Lilly, we have incurred and expect to continue to incur certain temporary,
duplicative expenses in connection with the Separation. We have also incurred and expect to continue to
incur costs related to the build out of processes and systems to support finance and global supply and
logistics, among others. We currently estimate these costs taken together to be in a range from
$240 million to $290 million, net of potential real estate dispositions and employee benefit changes, of
which a portion will be capitalized and the remainder will be expensed.

Lilly utilizes a centralized treasury management system, of which we were a part until our IPO. For

periods prior to the IPO, our consolidated and combined financial statements reflect cash held only in
bank accounts in our legal name and no allocation of combined cash positions. Our consolidated and
combined financial statements do not reflect an allocation of Lilly’s debt or any associated interest
expense. In connection with the IPO, we incurred $2.5 billion of long-term borrowings. Our historical
results reflect $29.6 million of interest expense during the year ended December 31, 2018 due to the
timing of the borrowings, in comparison to our interest expense of $78.9 million during the year ended
December 31, 2019.

For the periods prior to the IPO, our consolidated and combined financial statements reflect income
tax expense (benefit) computed on a separate company basis, as if operating as a standalone entity or a
separate consolidated group in each material jurisdiction in which we operate. Our consolidated and
combined financial statements for the periods prior to the IPO also reflect certain deferred tax assets and
liabilities and income taxes payable based on this approach that did not transfer to us upon the
Separation, as the underlying tax attributes were used by Lilly or retained by Lilly. As a result of potential
changes to our business model and the fact that certain deferred tax assets and liabilities and income
taxes payable did not transfer to us, income tax expense (benefit) included in the consolidated and
combined financial statements may not be indicative of our future expected tax rate.

Our historical results prior to IPO also do not reflect the impact of costs we have incurred and expect

to continue to incur as a consequence of becoming a standalone company, including incremental costs
associated with being a publicly traded company.

Subsequent to the IPO, we have implemented competitive compensation policies and programs as a

standalone public company. Our historical results prior to the IPO reflect compensation costs that were
allocated by Lilly.

As a result of the IPO, we became subject to the reporting requirements of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934 and the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. We are continuing to establish or expand additional procedures
and practices as a standalone public company. As a result, we will continue to incur additional costs as a
standalone public company, including internal audit, external audit, investor relations, stock
administration, stock exchange fees and regulatory compliance costs.

Recent Significant Acquisitions

Our financial results have been impacted by acquisitions and integrations. For the periods presented,

these include primarily the acquisitions and integrations of Novartis Animal Health, which closed on
January 1, 2015, Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc.’s U.S. feline, canine and rabies vaccine portfolio

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and other related assets (BIVIVP), which closed on January 3, 2017, Aratana Therapeutics, Inc., which
closed on July 18, 2019, and Prevtec Microbia Inc., which closed on July 31, 2019. For more information,
see Note 6: Acquisitions to our consolidated and combined financial statements.

Asset Impairment, Restructuring and Other Special Charges

During the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017 including in connection with the

productivity initiatives described above under ‘‘Key Trends and Conditions Affecting Our Results of
Operations - Productivity,’’ we incurred charges related to asset impairment, restructuring and other
special charges, including integration of acquired businesses. These charges include severance costs
resulting from actions taken to reduce our costs, asset impairment charges primarily related to
competitive pressures for certain companion animal products, product rationalizations, site closures and
integration costs related to acquired businesses, primarily Novartis Animal Health, and costs related to the
build out of processes and systems to support finance and global supply and logistics, among others, as
we stand our organization up as an independent company.

For more information on these charges, see Note 7: Asset Impairment, Restructuring and Other

Special Charges to our consolidated and combined financial statements.

Results of Operations

The following discussion and analysis of our consolidated and combined statements of operations

should be read along with our consolidated and combined financial statements and the notes thereto
included elsewhere in this report. For more information, see Note 2: Basis of Presentation to our
consolidated and combined financial statements.

Year Ended December 31,% Change

2019

2018

2017

19/18

18/17

$3,071.0

$3,066.8

$2,889.0

—%

6%

1,470.3

1,573.8

1,493.9

(7)% 5%

48%

51%

52%

270.1

246.6

251.7

10% (2)%

9%

8%

9%

760.2

735.2

779.8

3% (6)%

25%

24%

27%

200.4

197.4

221.2

2% (11)%

7%

6%

8%

185.5
78.9
27.4

78.2

128.8
29.6
41.3

114.1

3%

4%

10.3

67.9

27.6

86.5

$

375.1

44% (66)%

— 167% NM
NM

(0.1) NM

(232.6) NM
(8)% NM

NM
NM

78.1

(63)% (65)%

$ (310.7) NM

NM

(Dollars in millions)

Revenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Costs, expenses and other:

Cost of sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
% of revenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Research and development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
% of revenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Marketing, selling and administrative. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
% of revenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Amortization of intangible assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
% of revenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Asset impairment, restructuring and other special

charges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Interest expense, net of capitalized interest . . . . . . . .
Other–net, expense (income) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Income (loss) before taxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
% of revenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Income tax expense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Net income (loss) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$

Certain amounts and percentages may reflect rounding adjustments.

NM - Not meaningful

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Revenue

On a global basis, our revenue within our product categories was as follows:

(Dollars in millions)

CA Disease Prevention . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CA Therapeutics(1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
FA Future Protein & Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
FA Ruminants & Swine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Subtotal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Strategic Exits(1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Year Ended December 31,
2018

2017

2019

$ 787.9
348.0
745.1
1,110.3

2,991.3
79.7

$ 804.6
283.1
711.2
1,174.0

2,972.9
93.9

$ 660.2
260.8
649.2
1,175.0

2,745.2
143.8

% Change

19/18

18/17

(2)% 22%
9%
23%
5% 10%
(5)% —%

1%

8%
(15)% (35)%

$3,071.0

$3,066.8

$2,889.0

—%

6%

(1) Represents revenue from business activities we have either exited or made a strategic decision to exit. On June 30, 2018,

Elanco made the decision to exit an equine product not core to its business. Revenue from this product is reflected in Strategic
Exits for the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018 and in CA Therapeutics for the year ended December 31, 2017.
Revenue from this product was $0.4 million, $1.6 million and $3.4 million for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and
2017, respectively.

On a global basis, the effect of price, foreign exchange rates and volumes on changes in revenue as

compared to the prior year was as follows:

(Dollars in millions)
Full year 2019

Revenue

Price

FX Rate

Volume

Total

CER*

CA Disease Prevention. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CA Therapeutics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
FA Future Protein & Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
FA Ruminants & Swine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Core Revenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Strategic Exits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$ 787.9
348.0
745.1
1,110.3

$2,991.3
79.7

Total Elanco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$3,071.0

1%
5%
4%
1%

2%
—%

2%

(1)%
(2)%
(3)%
(2)%

(2)%
—%

(2)%

(2)%
20%
4%
(5)%

(2)% (1)%
23% 25%
5%
8%
(5)% (4)%

1%

3%
1%
(15)% (15)% (15)%

—%

—%

2%

(Dollars in millions)
Full year 2018

Revenue

Price

FX Rate

Volume

Total

CER*

CA Disease Prevention. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CA Therapeutics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
FA Future Protein & Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
FA Ruminants & Swine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Core Revenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Strategic Exits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$ 804.6
283.1
711.2
1,174.0

$2,972.9
93.9

Total Elanco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$3,066.8

—%
8%
1%
7%
4%
—%
(1)% —%

3%
—%

3%

—%
—%

—%

14%
—%
6%
1%

9%

22% 22%
7%
10% 10%
—% —%

5%

8%
8%
(34)% (35)% (35)%

3%

6%

6%

Note: Numbers may not add due to rounding

*CER = Constant exchange rate

Revenue

Total revenue

2019 vs. 2018

Total revenue increased $4.2 million or 0.1% in 2019 as compared to 2018, reflecting a 2% increase
in price, offset by a 2% unfavorable impact from foreign exchange rates. Volume was flat as compared to
prior year.

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In summary, the total revenue increase was due primarily to:

•

•

an increase in revenue of $72.0 million or 25% from CA Therapeutics products, excluding the
impact of foreign exchange rates; and

an increase in revenue of $59.5 million or 8% from FA Future Protein & Health products,
excluding the impact of foreign exchange rates;

partially offset by:

•

•

•

•

a decrease in revenue of $46.1 million or 4% from FA Ruminants & Swine products, excluding
the impact of foreign exchange rates;

a decrease in revenue of $7.3 million or 1% from CA Disease Prevention products, excluding the
impact of foreign exchange rates;

a decrease in revenue of $14.2 million or 15% from Strategic Exits, excluding the impact of
foreign exchange rates; and

a decrease in revenue of $59.7 million due to the negative impact of foreign exchange rates.

The detailed change in revenue by product category was as follows:

•

•

•

•

•

CA Disease Prevention revenue decreased by $16.7 million or 2%, driven by a decline in volume
and to a lesser extent the unfavorable impact of foreign exchange rates, partially offset by an
increase in price. The revenue decrease was a result of several unfavorable comparisons to
2018. In 2018, vaccines benefited from the initial stocking of a new customer agreement,
customers purchased higher than normal levels of parasiticides and vaccines to achieve desired
incentive levels across companion animal, and all remaining inventory for Parastar was sold
prior to rationalizing the product, all contributing to the unfavorable comparison for the year. The
decrease was also driven by declines in sales of older generation parasiticides, partially offset by
the continued growth of Credelio and Interceptor Plus, including the initial stocking of a new
customer agreement in the third quarter of 2019.

CA Therapeutics revenue increased by $64.9 million or 23%, driven by increased volume and to
a lesser extent price, partially offset by the impact of foreign exchange rates. The revenue
increase was driven by increased demand for products across the therapeutics portfolio,
primarily Galliprant, initial stocking for a new customer agreement in the third quarter of 2019,
and inclusion of sales of Entyce and Nocita, as a result of the acquisition of Aratana.

FA Future Protein & Health revenue increased by $33.9 million or 5%, driven by both increased
volume and price, partially offset by an unfavorable impact from foreign exchange rates. Growth
was driven by the aqua portfolio, poultry vaccines and nutritional products, partially offset by the
loss of sales for certain products in China as a result of changing antibiotic policies.

FA Ruminants & Swine revenue decreased by $63.7 million or 5%, driven by a decline in volume
and to a lesser extent the unfavorable impact of foreign exchange rates, partially offset by an
increase in price. The decline in revenue was driven by softness in swine products due to African
Swine Fever across Asia, a disruption in global supply of certain third-party produced injectable
cattle products, reduced U.S. producer use of Paylean, decreased Rumensin sales as a result of
the generic entrant, and the impact from the Australian drought. These decreases were partially
offset by revenue generated from Posilac™ sales as a result of the revised commercial
agreement entered into in the third quarter of 2019.

Strategic Exits revenue decreased by $14.2 million to $79.7 million and represented 3% of total
revenue.

2018 vs. 2017

Total revenue increased $177.8 million or 6% in 2018 as compared to 2017, reflecting a 3% increase

due to higher realized prices and a 3% increase due to higher volumes.

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In summary, the total revenue increase was due primarily to:

•

•

•

an increase in revenue of $142.1 million or 22% from CA Disease Prevention products,
excluding the impact of foreign exchange rates;

an increase in revenue of $18.4 million or 7% from CA Therapeutics products, excluding the
impact of foreign exchange rates;

an increase in revenue of $63.8 million or 10% from FA Future Protein & Health products,
excluding the impact of foreign exchange rates and

partially offset by:

•

•

a decrease in revenue of $0.8 million or 0% from FA Ruminants & Swine, excluding the impact of
foreign exchange rates and

a decrease in revenue of $49.9 million or 35% from Strategic Exits, excluding the impact of
foreign exchange rates.

The detailed change in revenue by product category was as follows:

•

•

•

•

•

CA Disease Prevention revenue increased by $144.4 million or 22% due primarily to a reduction
in channel inventory in 2017 providing a favorable year-on-year comparison, continued uptake of
Credelio and Interceptor Plus, as well as realized price increases primarily impacting Trifexis,
Capstar (a flea treatment) and Comfortis, partially offset by volume declines in certain
parasiticides, primarily Trifexis and Comfortis volumes.

CA Therapeutics revenue increased by $22.3 million or 9% due primarily to the continued uptake
of Galliprant and Osurnia, as well as increased demand for Onsior, partially offset by a
temporary supply shortage of Percorten™ V used for the treatment of canine Addison’s Disease.

FA Future Protein & Health revenue increased by $62.0 million or 10% due primarily to the
launch of Imvixa and the growth in poultry animal-only antibiotics and poultry vaccines.

FA Ruminants & Swine revenue decreased by $1.0 million due primarily to competitive
headwinds for ractopamine based products, offset by growth in animal-only antibiotics, primarily
in cattle.

Strategic Exits revenue decreased by $49.9 million or 35% due primarily to the termination of a
legacy U.S. distribution agreement in the third quarter of 2017, partially offset by revenue from
the contract manufacturing agreement to supply human growth hormone to Lilly.

Costs, Expenses and Other

Cost of sales

2019 vs. 2018

Cost of sales decreased $103.5 million in 2019 as compared to 2018 due primarily to manufacturing
productivity improvements and charges recorded during the year ended December 30, 2018 for inventory
adjustments related to the suspension of commercial activities of Imrestor and the closure of the
Larchwood, Iowa facility, partially offset by unfavorable product mix and logistics costs.

2018 vs. 2017

Cost of sales increased $79.9 million in 2018 as compared to 2017 primarily due to increased volume

of products sold and the write-off of inventory related to the suspension of activities for Imrestor in 2018,
partially offset by non-recurring costs incurred in 2017 associated with fair value adjustments to inventory
acquired in the BIVIVP acquisition and subsequently sold.

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Research and development

2019 vs. 2018

R&D expenses increased $23.5 million for 2019 as compared to 2018 primarily due to additional
costs from acquired businesses during the year, including Aratana and Prevtec, increased costs from
R&D infrastructure investments, and project spend as a result of pipeline progression.

2018 vs. 2017

R&D expenses decreased $5.1 million in 2018 as compared to 2017 due primarily to cost control

measures and timing of projects leading to lower spend in 2018.

Marketing, selling and administrative

2019 vs. 2018

Marketing, selling and administrative expenses increased $25.0 million for 2019 as compared to
2018 due primarily to additional costs from acquired businesses during the year, primarily Aratana, and
increased marketing efforts for our companion animal portfolio, and increased expenses as a result of
operating as a standalone public company, partially offset by slightly lower selling costs and lower costs
due to continued productivity initiatives and cost control measures across the business.

2018 vs. 2017

Marketing, selling and administrative expenses decreased $44.6 million in 2018 as compared to 2017

due primarily to productivity initiatives in sales and administrative functions and reduced direct to
consumer programs combined with new product launches in 2017.

Amortization of intangible assets

2019 vs. 2018

Amortization of intangible assets increased $3.0 million for 2019 as compared to 2018 primarily due
to the addition of amortization of intangible assets recorded from the acquisitions of Aratana and Prevtec
in 2019 and the acceleration of the amortization of certain software assets to be retired prior to the end of
their previously estimated respective useful lives due to our separation from Lilly.

2018 vs. 2017

Amortization of intangible assets decreased $23.8 million in 2018 as compared to 2017 due primarily

to the acceleration of amortization related to certain product exits in 2017.

Asset impairment, restructuring and other special charges

For additional information regarding our asset impairment, restructuring and other special charges,

see Note 7: Asset Impairment, Restructuring and Other Special Charges to our consolidated and
combined financial statements.

2019 vs. 2018

Asset impairment, restructuring and other special charges increased $56.7 million in 2019 as

compared to 2018 primarily due to higher transaction costs directly related to business acquisitions,
including the pending acquisition of the animal health business of Bayer, higher integration costs of
acquisitions, and costs associated with the implementation of new systems, programs, and processes
due to the Separation from Lilly as well as severance costs, exit costs, impairment charges, and
write-down charges recorded in 2019, as more fully described in Note 7.

2018 vs. 2017

Asset impairment, restructuring and other special charges decreased $246.3 million in 2018 as
compared to 2017 primarily due to a decrease in severance related to the U.S. voluntary early retirement
program offered in 2017 as well as a decrease in integration costs related to the BIVIVP acquisition in
2017, partially offset by a gain on disposal of a site that was previously closed as part of the acquisition
and integration of Novartis Animal Health in 2017.

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Interest expense, net of capitalized interest

2019 vs. 2018

Interest expense increased $49.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2019 due to the timing of

the issuance of debt in the third quarter of 2018.

2018 vs. 2017

Interest expense was $29.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2018 due to our issuance of

debt in the third quarter of 2018. There was no interest expense in 2017 and prior years.

Other–net, expense (income)

2019 vs. 2018

Other–net, expense decreased $13.9 million from $41.3 million in 2018 to $27.4 million in 2019. The

decrease in expense is primarily due to the increase in the Aratana contingent consideration liability of
$37.6 million associated with the Galliprant acquisition recorded in 2018, partially offset by the impact of
$8.3 million of expense recorded in 2019 due to the release of a tax indemnity asset related to the 2015
acquisition of Novartis and $13.0 million of unfavorable adjustments to the contingent consideration
liabilities recorded for Galliprant during 2019.

2018 vs. 2017

Other–net, expense (income) was expense of $41.3 million in 2018 compared to income of

$0.1 million in 2017. The increase in expense is primarily due to the increase in the Aratana contingent
consideration liability of $37.6 million associated with the Galliprant acquisition.

Income tax expense

Elanco’s historical income tax expense may not be indicative of its future expected tax rate. See

‘‘Comparability of Historical Results, Our Relationship with Lilly and Additional Standalone Costs.’’

2019 vs. 2018

Income tax expense decreased $17.3 million in 2019 as compared to 2018. The decrease is primarily

attributable to lower pre-tax earnings primarily due to restructuring charges, in addition to the release of
tax reserves related to final resolution of the Brazilian tax matter. See Note 15: Income Taxes to our
consolidated and combined financial statements.

2018 vs. 2017

Income tax expense decreased $50.5 million in 2018 as compared to 2017. The decrease is primarily

due to a decrease in the U.S. valuation allowance, which was recorded in 2017 based upon the pre-IPO
separate return methodology. See Note 2: Basis of Presentation and Note 15: Income Taxes to our
consolidated and combined financial statements.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

We historically participated in Lilly’s centralized treasury management system, including centralized

cash pooling and overall financing arrangements. We have generated and expect to continue to generate
positive cash flows from operations. In connection with the IPO, we entered into various long-term debt
agreements as described below.

Our primary sources of liquidity are cash on hand, cash flows from operations and funds available
under our Credit Facilities. As a significant portion of our business is conducted outside the U.S., we hold
a significant portion of cash outside of the U.S. We monitor and adjust the amount of foreign cash based
on projected cash flow requirements. Our ability to use foreign cash to fund cash flow requirements in the
U.S. may be impacted by local regulations and, to a lesser extent, following U.S. tax reforms, the income
taxes associated with transferring cash to the U.S. See Note 15: Income Taxes to our consolidated and
combined financial statements. We currently intend to indefinitely reinvest foreign earnings for continued
use in our foreign operations. As our structure evolves as a standalone company, we may change that
strategy, particularly to the extent we identify tax efficient reinvestment alternatives for our foreign
earnings or change our cash management strategy.

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Our principal liquidity needs going forward include funding existing marketed and pipeline products,

capital expenditures, business development in our targeted areas, interest expense and funding the
acquisition of the animal health business of Bayer. We believe our cash and cash equivalents on hand,
our operating cash flows, our existing financing arrangements and financing arrangements entered into in
2020 will be sufficient to support our cash needs for the foreseeable future, including for at least the next
12 months.

Our ability to meet future funding requirements may be impacted by macroeconomic, business and

financial volatility. As markets change, we will continue to monitor our liquidity position. However, a
challenging economic environment or an economic downturn may impact our liquidity or ability to obtain
future financing. See ‘‘Item 1A. Risk Factors - We may not be able to generate sufficient cash to service
all of our indebtedness and may be forced to take other actions to satisfy our obligations under our
indebtedness, which may not be successful.’’

As of December 31, 2019, cash and cash equivalents was $334.0 million, a decrease of

$140.8 million compared to $474.8 million at December 31, 2018. We also held $11.1 million of restricted
cash at December 31, 2019, which is available solely to pay the remainder of the purchase for our
businesses to Lilly. We have a corresponding liability recorded on our balance sheet and included in
Payable to Lilly. Refer to the Consolidated and Combined Statements of Cash Flows for additional details
on the significant sources and uses of cash for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017.

Cash Flows

The following table provides a summary of cash flows from operating, investing and financing

activities for the periods presented:

(Dollars in millions)

Net cash provided by (used for):

Year Ended December 31,
2018

2017

2019

% Change

19/18

18/17

Operating activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Investing activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Financing activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$ 224.1
(234.8)
(304.8)

$ 487.3
(127.0)
(35.2)

$ 173.8
(964.6)
847.5

(54)% 180%
85% (87)%
766% (104)%

Effect of exchange-rate changes on cash and cash

equivalents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(16.9)

29.0

7.9

(158)% 267%

Net (decrease) increase in cash, cash equivalents

and restricted cash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$(332.4)

$ 354.1

$ 64.6

(194)% 448%

Operating activities

2019 vs. 2018

Our cash flow from operating activities decreased by $263.2 million from $487.3 million for the year

ended December 31, 2018 to $224.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2019. The decrease in
operating cash flows was primarily attributable to a decrease in net income, increases in accounts
receivable and inventories, and changes in timing of payments in the ordinary course of business.

We have extended our payment terms in the past in certain customer situations and may need to

continue this practice going forward as a result of competitive pressures and the need for certain
inventory levels at our channel distributors to avoid supply disruptions. Further extensions of customer
payment terms could result in additional uses of our cash flow.

2018 vs. 2017

Our cash flow from operating activities increased by $313.5 million from $173.8 million for the year
ended December 31, 2017 to $487.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2018. The increase is a
result of an increase in net income, which was partially offset by cash used to finance working capital,
primarily focused on accounts receivable and inventory.

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Investing activities

2019 vs. 2018

Our cash flow used for investing activities increased by $107.8 million, to $234.8 million for the year

ended December 31, 2019 compared to $127.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2018. The
change was primarily driven by cash paid for the acquisition of Prevtec during 2019 and increases in
purchases of software from 2018 to 2019.

2018 vs. 2017

Our cash flow used for investing activities decreased from $964.6 million for the year ended

December 31, 2017 to $127.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2018. Our cash used in investing
activities for the year ended December 31, 2017 included $882.1 million related to the acquisition of
BIVIVP. This decrease was offset by a net increase of $35.9 million in capital expenditures from 2017 to
2018.

Financing activities

2019 vs. 2018

Our cash used for financing activities increased by $269.6 million to $304.8 million in 2019 compared
to $35.2 million in 2018. Cash used in financing activities during 2018 reflected the impact of our IPO and
the issuance of long-term debt in connection with our Separation from Lilly during the period. $4.2 billion
of cash was generated from those transactions, which was mostly offset by $4.1 billion of payments to
Lilly in connection with local country asset purchases and other financing activities related to the
Separation. During 2019, we made $121.1 million of payments on our term credit facility as well as
$191.6 million of payments to Lilly in connection with local country asset purchases and other financing
activities related to the Separation.

2018 vs. 2017

Our cash used for financing activities was a $35.2 million in 2018 compared to cash provided by
financing activities of $847.5 million in 2017, a change of $882.7 million. The cash flows in 2017 relate to
net cash provided by transactions with Lilly of $848.3 million compared to cash used in transactions with
Lilly of $154.4 million in 2018, a reduction in financing of cash flows between periods of $1.0 billion. This,
in addition to the consideration paid to Lilly in connection with the Separation, was partially offset by net
cash provided from financing transactions related to the Separation including the proceeds from long-term
debt and our IPO. The remainder of the proceeds from the financing related to the Separation will be paid
to Lilly in future periods and is reflected as restricted cash in our consolidated balance sheet.

Capital Expenditures

Capital expenditures were $140.4 million during 2019, an increase of $5.9 million compared to 2018.

We expect 2020 capital expenditures to be approximately $150 million.

Description of Indebtedness

For a complete description of our debt and available credit facilities as of December 31, 2019, see

Note 9: Debt to our consolidated and combined financial statements.

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Contractual Obligations

Payments due under contractual obligations as of December 31, 2019, are set forth below:

(Dollars in millions)

Long-term debt obligations, including interest

Total(1)

Less Than
1 Year

1 - 3 Years 4 - 5 Years

More Than
5 Years

Years

payments(2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,771.5 $

Operating leases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Purchase obligations(3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other long-term liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

91.6
1,127.4
18.4

77.6 $ 981.2 $1,578.2
16.9
32.2
26.0
7.7
29.9
1,079.8
0.8
8.5
5.7

$134.5
16.5
10.0
3.4

Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,008.9 $1,189.1 $1,051.8 $1,603.6

$164.4

(1) We excluded deferred taxes because we cannot reasonably estimate the timing of future cash outflows associated with those

liabilities.

(2) Our long-term debt obligations include both our expected principal and interest obligations and our interest rate swaps. We
used current period assumptions for interest rates to compute expected interest payments on variable rate debt instruments
and swaps.

(3) Represents open purchase orders as of December 31, 2019 and contractual payment obligations with each of our significant

vendors which are noncancelable and are not contingent.

In connection with our pending acquisition of the animal health business of Bayer as discussed in

Note 6: Acquisitions, in August 2019, we entered into a commitment letter that provides for financing
consisting of up to $750 million in a revolving facility, $3.0 billion in a term facility, and $2.75 billion in a
senior secured bridge facility. In connection with the financing commitment letter, we will incur fixed
commitment fees of $40.4 million that will become due and payable upon the closing of the pending
acquisition or the termination of the Purchase Agreement with Bayer. These fees have not been recorded
on the consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2019. See Note 22: Subsequent Events to our
consolidated and combined financial statements for updates regarding financing secured after the
balance sheet date.

Critical Accounting Policies

The preparation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP requires us to make estimates

and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses. Certain of
our accounting policies are considered critical because these policies are the most important to the
depiction of our financial statements and require significant, difficult or complex judgments by us, often
requiring the use of estimates about the effects of matters that are inherently uncertain. Actual results that
differ from our estimates could have an unfavorable effect on our financial position and results of
operations. We apply estimation methodologies consistently from year to year. The following is a
summary of accounting policies that we consider critical to the consolidated and combined financial
statements.

Revenue Recognition

Our gross product revenue is subject to deductions that are generally estimated and recorded in the
same period that the revenue is recognized and that primarily represent revenue incentives (rebates and
discounts) and sales returns. For example:

•

•

for revenue incentives, we use our historical experience with similar incentives programs and
current sales data and estimates of inventory levels at our channel distributors to evaluate the
impact of such programs on revenue and continually monitor the impact of this experience and
adjust as necessary; and

for sales returns, we consider items such as: local returns policies and practices; returns as a
percentage of revenue; an understanding of the reasons for past returns; estimated shelf life by
product; and estimate of the amount of time between shipment and return to estimate the impact
of sales returns.

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If any of our ratios, factors, assessments, experiences or judgments are not indicative or accurate

predictors of our future experience, our results could be materially affected.

Although the amounts recorded for these revenue deductions are dependent on estimates and
assumptions, historically our adjustments to actual results have not been material. The sensitivity of our
estimates can vary by program, type of customer and geographic location. Amounts recorded for revenue
deductions can result from a complex series of judgments about future events and uncertainties and can
rely on estimates and assumptions.

See Note 4: Summary of Significant Accounting Policies to our consolidated and combined financial

statements for further discussion regarding our revenue recognition policy.

Acquisitions and Fair Value

We account for the assets acquired and liabilities assumed in an acquisition based on their

respective fair values as of the acquisition date. The excess of the purchase price over the fair value of
the acquired net assets, where applicable, is recorded as goodwill.

The judgments made in determining estimated fair values assigned to assets acquired and liabilities

assumed in a business combination, as well as estimated asset lives, can materially affect our
consolidated results of operations. The fair values of intangible assets are re-determined using
information available at the acquisition date based on expectations and assumptions that are deemed
reasonable by management. These fair value estimates require significant judgment with respect to future
volume and prices, use of working capital, the selection of appropriate discount rates, product mix,
income tax rates and other assumptions and estimates. Such estimates and assumptions are determined
based upon our business plans and when applicable, market participants’ views of us and other similar
companies. Depending on the facts and circumstances, we may deem it necessary to engage an
independent valuation expert to assist in valuing significant assets and liabilities.

We determine fair value of any contingent consideration liability that results from a business

combination by utilizing a market approach (i.e., based on quoted market values, significant other
observable inputs for identical or comparable assets or liabilities) a discounted cash flow analysis, or a
Monte Carlo simulation (i.e., based on multiple potential financial outcomes using estimated variables
such as expected revenues, growth rates, and a discount rate). Estimating the fair value of contingent
consideration requires the use of significant estimates and judgments, including, but not limited to,
revenue and the discount rate and will be remeasured every reporting period.

Impairment of Indefinite-Lived and Long-Lived Assets

We review the carrying value of long-lived assets (both intangible and tangible) for potential

impairment on a periodic basis and whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying
value of an asset (or asset group) may not be recoverable. We identify impairment by comparing the
projected undiscounted cash flows to be generated by the asset (or asset group) to its carrying value. If
an impairment is identified, a loss is recorded equal to the excess of the asset’s net book value over its
fair value utilizing a discounted cash flow analysis, and the cost basis is adjusted.

Goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets are reviewed for impairment at least annually and
when certain impairment indicators are present. When required, a comparison of fair value to the carrying
amount of assets is performed to determine the amount of any impairment.

The estimated cash flows and fair values used in our impairment reviews require significant judgment

with respect to future volume; use of working capital; foreign currency exchange rates; the selection of
appropriate discount rates; product mix; income tax rates and other assumptions and estimates. Such
estimates and assumptions are determined based upon our business plans and when applicable, market
participants’ views of us and other similar companies. We make these judgments based on our historical
experience, relevant market size, historical pricing of similar products and expected industry trends.
These assumptions are subject to change in future periods because of, among other things, additional
information, financial information based on further historical experience, changes in competition, our

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investment decisions, volatility in foreign currency exchange rates, and results of research and
development. A change in these assumptions or the use of alternative estimates and assumptions could
have a significant impact on the estimated fair values of the assets, and may result in an impairment of
the existing assets in a future period.

During the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017, we recorded asset impairments of
$15.4 million, $81.9 million and $110.6 million, respectively, primarily due to product rationalization or
changes in business strategy. For more information related to our impairment charges, see Note 7: Asset
Impairment, Restructuring and Other Special Charges to our consolidated and combined financial
statements.

Deferred Tax Asset Valuation Allowances

We maintain valuation allowances unless it is more likely than not that all or a portion of the deferred
tax asset will be realized. Changes in valuation allowances are included in our tax provision in the period
of change. In determining whether a valuation allowance is warranted, we evaluate factors such as prior
earnings history, expected future earnings, carryback and carryforward periods, and tax strategies that
could potentially enhance the likelihood of realization of a deferred tax asset. The realizability
assessments made at a given balance sheet date are subject to change in the future, particularly if
earnings of a subsidiary are significantly higher or lower than expected, or if we take operational or tax
planning actions that could impact the future taxable earnings of a subsidiary. A change in these
assumptions may result in an increase or decrease in the realizability of our existing deferred tax assets,
and therefore a change in the valuation allowance, in future periods. As of December 31, 2019 and 2018,
we had valuation allowances of $32.7 million and $21.4 million, respectively.

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

Foreign Exchange Risk

We operate on a global basis and are exposed to the risk that our earnings, cash flows and equity

could be adversely impacted by fluctuations in foreign exchange rates. We are primarily exposed to
foreign exchange risk with respect to net assets denominated in the Euro, Swiss franc, British pound,
Canadian dollar, Australian dollar and Brazilian real. As part of the TSA, Lilly maintained a foreign
currency risk management program through a central shared entity, which entered into derivative
contracts to hedge foreign currency risk associated with forecasted transactions for the entire company,
including historically for our operations. Gains and losses on derivative contracts entered into by Lilly
were previously allocated to our results to the extent they were to cover exposure related to our business
and offset gains and losses on underlying foreign currency exposures. We implemented our own foreign
currency risk management program and assumed all hedging activities in the second quarter of 2019.

We face foreign currency exchange exposures when we enter into transactions arising from
subsidiary trade and loan payables and receivables denominated in foreign currencies. We also face
currency exposure that arises from translating the results of our global operations to the U.S. dollar at
exchange rates that have fluctuated from the beginning of the period. We may enter into foreign currency
forward or option derivative contracts to reduce the effect of fluctuating currency exchange rates in future
periods, but our historical results prior to 2018 do not reflect the impact of any such derivatives related to
our exposure to foreign currency impacts on translation.

We estimate that a hypothetical 10% adverse movement in all foreign currency exchange rates

related to the translation of the results of our foreign operations would decrease our net income by
approximately $7.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2019.

We also bear foreign exchange risk associated with the future cash settlement of an existing NIH. In

October 2018, we entered into a fixed interest rate, 5-year, 750 million Swiss franc NIH against Swiss
franc assets. The NIH is expected to generate approximately $25 million in cash and contra interest
expense per year; however, there is potential for significant 2023 settlement exposure on the 750 million
Swiss franc notional if the U.S. dollar devalues versus the Swiss franc.

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Interest Risk

We are exposed to interest rate risk on the long-term debt we incurred in connection with our IPO.

Prior to our IPO, we did not have any interest rate exposure. We have cash flow risk associated with our
$371.4 million of borrowings under the Term Credit Facility that pay interest based on variable rates. We
actively monitor our exposure and may enter into financial instruments to fix the interest rate based on our
assessment of the risk.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

For discussion of our new accounting standards, see Note 4: Summary of Significant Accounting

Policies - Implementation of New Financial Accounting Pronouncements to our consolidated and
combined financial statements.

Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

You can find quantitative and qualitative disclosures about market risk (e.g., interest rate risk) at

Item 7, ‘‘Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations -
Liquidity and Capital Resources - Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.’’ That
information is incorporated in this Item 7A by reference.

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Item 8.

Financial Statements and Supplementary Data

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Shareholders and the Board of Directors of Elanco Animal Health Incorporated

Opinion on the Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Elanco Animal Health

Incorporated (the Company) as of December 31, 2019 and 2018, the related consolidated and combined
statements of operations, comprehensive income (loss), equity and cash flows for each of the three years
in the period ended December 31, 2019, and the related notes (collectively referred to as the
‘‘consolidated and combined financial statements’’). In our opinion, the consolidated and combined
financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company at
December 31, 2019 and 2018, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the three
years in the period ended December 31, 2019, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting
principles.

We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting

Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB), the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of
December 31, 2019, based on criteria established in Internal Control-Integrated Framework issued by the
Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (2013 framework), and our report
dated February 28, 2020 expressed an unqualified opinion thereon.

Basis for Opinion

These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is

to express an opinion on the Company’s financial statements based on our audits. We are a public
accounting firm registered with the PCAOB and are required to be independent with respect to the
Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of
the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require

that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements
are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. Our audits included performing
procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error
or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on
a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also
included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as
well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that our audits provide
a reasonable basis for our opinion.

Critical Audit Matters

The critical audit matters communicated below are matters arising from the current period audit of the
financial statements that were communicated or required to be communicated to the audit committee and
that: (1) relate to accounts or disclosures that are material to the financial statements and (2) involved our
especially challenging, subjective, or complex judgments. The communication of critical audit matters
does not alter in any way our opinion on the consolidated and combined financial statements, taken as a
whole, and we are not, by communicating the critical audit matters below, providing separate opinions on
the critical audit matters or on the accounts or disclosures to which they relate.

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Description of the matter

Sales rebates and discounts

At December 31, 2019, the Company’s US sales rebates and discounts
liability totaled $150.4 million. As explained in Note 5 to the consolidated
and combined financial statements, the Company estimates a sales rebates
and discounts liability for direct customers and other indirect customers in
the distribution chain under the terms of their arrangements using the
expected value approach. The sales rebates and discounts are recorded as
a deduction to revenue at the time the Company recognizes a sale to a
customer.

Auditing the sales rebates and discounts liability in the US is complex
because of the level of subjectivity involved in management’s assumptions
used in the measurement process and the volume of rebate programs
offered. For example, estimates of the expected rebate rates based on
projected sales volumes derived from current sales data and recent trends,
estimates of future rebates to be paid to indirect customers in the
distribution chain based on inventory volumes and historical experience
with similar rebate incentive programs.

How we addressed the
matter in our audit

We tested the Company’s internal controls over the sales rebates and
discounts liability process. This included testing controls over
management’s review of the significant assumptions in the estimation of
sales rebates and discounts, including rebate rates by product category,
forecasted sales, and channel inventory levels.

To test the Company’s sales rebates and discounts liability, our audit
procedures included, among others, evaluating the assumptions discussed
above and testing the completeness and accuracy of the underlying data
used in management’s expected value analysis. For example, we compared
the significant assumptions to third-party reports used by the Company to
estimate indirect sales volumes during the period. Furthermore, we
confirmed product remaining in the distribution channel at period end. In
addition, we inspected the underlying direct and indirect customer rebate
programs and compared the rebate percentages used in the Company’s
analyses with the program percentages. Additionally, on a sample basis, we
assessed the historical accuracy of management’s sales rebates and
discounts estimates by comparing the prior period sales rebates and
discounts liability to the amount of actual payments made in subsequent
periods. We also performed independent calculations of the rebate accruals
and a sensitivity analysis of certain significant assumptions to evaluate the
change in the sales rebates and discounts liability resulting from changes in
the assumptions.

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Description of the matter

How we addressed the
matter in our audit

Acquisition of Aratana Therapeutics, Inc.

During 2019, the Company completed its acquisition of Aratana
Therapeutics, Inc. (‘‘Aratana’’) for net consideration of $238.0 million, as
disclosed in Note 6 to the consolidated and combined financial statements.
The acquisition was accounted for as a business combination. Auditing the
Company’s accounting for its acquisition of Aratana was complex due to the
significant estimation uncertainty in determining the fair value of identified
intangible assets, which principally consisted of intellectual property related
to marketed products and in-process research and development of
$36.7 million and $31.9 million, respectively. The significant estimation
uncertainty was primarily due to the sensitivity of the respective fair values
to the significant underlying assumptions about the future performance of
the acquired business. The Company used a discounted cash flow model to
measure the intellectual property related to marketed products and
in-process research and development intangible assets. The significant
assumptions used to estimate the value of these intangible assets included
discount rates and certain assumptions that form the basis of the forecasted
results (e.g., revenue growth rates, gross margins and selling, general and
administrative expenses). These significant assumptions are
forward-looking and could be affected by future economic and market
conditions.
We tested the Company’s controls over its accounting for acquisitions. This
included testing controls over the recognition and measurement of
consideration transferred and related intangible assets, including the
valuation models and underlying assumptions discussed above used to
develop such estimates.

To test the estimated fair value of the intellectual property related to
marketed products and in-process research and development intangible
assets our audit procedures included, among others, evaluating the
Company’s use of the income approach and testing the significant
assumptions discussed above used in the models, including the
completeness and accuracy of the underlying data. For example, we
compared the forecasted revenue, gross margins and selling, general and
administrative expenses to current industry and economic trends as well as
the historic financial performance of the acquired business. We also
performed sensitivity analyses of the significant assumptions to evaluate
the changes in the fair value of the intangible assets resulting from changes
in the assumptions. We involved our valuation specialists to assist in our
evaluation of the methodology used by the Company and significant
assumptions included in the fair value estimates. For example, comparing
the discount rate to the acquired business’s weighted average cost of
capital and evaluating the relationship of the weighted average cost of
capital, internal rate of return and weighted-average return on assets.

/s/ Ernst & Young LLP

We have served as the Company’s auditor since 2017.

Indianapolis, Indiana
February 28, 2020

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Elanco Animal Health Incorporated
Consolidated and Combined Statements of Operations
(in millions, except per-share data)

Year Ended December 31,
2018

2017

2019

Revenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,071.0 $3,066.8 $2,889.0
Costs, expenses and other:

Cost of sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Research and development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Marketing, selling and administrative . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Amortization of intangible assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Asset impairment, restructuring and other special charges (Note 7) . . . .
Interest expense, net of capitalized interest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other-net, expense (income) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1,470.3
270.1
760.2
200.4
185.5
78.9
27.4

1,573.8
246.6
735.2
197.4
128.8
29.6
41.3

1,493.9
251.7
779.8
221.2
375.1
—
(0.1)

2,992.8

2,952.7

3,121.6

Income (loss) before income taxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Income tax expense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

78.2
10.3

114.1
27.6

(232.6)
78.1

Net income (loss) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $

67.9 $

86.5 $ (310.7)

Earnings (loss) per share:

Basic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $
Diluted. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $

0.18 $
0.18 $

0.28 $ (1.06)
0.28 $ (1.06)

Weighted average shares outstanding:

Basic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Diluted. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

369.0
370.3

313.7
313.7

293.3
293.3

See notes to consolidated and combined financial statements.

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Elanco Animal Health Incorporated
Consolidated and Combined Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss)
(in millions)

Year Ended December 31,
2018

2017

2019

Net income (loss) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other comprehensive income (loss):

Foreign currency translation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Defined benefit pension and retiree health benefit plans, net of taxes . .

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$ 67.9

$ 86.5

$(310.7)

19.8
28.7

48.5

(47.1)
25.4

(21.7)

210.1
(9.8)

200.3

Comprehensive income (loss) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$116.4

$ 64.8

$(110.4)

See notes to consolidated and combined financial statements.

77

Elanco Animal Health Incorporated
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(in millions)

December 31,
2019

December 31,
2018

Assets
Current Assets

Cash and cash equivalents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accounts receivable, net of allowances of $6.2 (2019) and $8.4 (2018) . . . . .
Other receivables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inventories (Note 8) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Prepaid expenses and other. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Restricted cash (Note 20) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$ 334.0
816.9
73.0
1,050.7
87.4
11.1

Total current assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2,373.1

Noncurrent Assets

Goodwill (Note 11) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other intangibles, net (Note 11) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other noncurrent assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Property and equipment, net (Note 12) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2,989.6
2,482.8
185.0
955.3

$ 474.8
651.8
57.6
1,004.1
113.9
202.7

2,504.9

2,958.0
2,504.8
66.6
922.4

Total assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$8,985.8

$8,956.7

Liabilities and Equity
Current Liabilities

Accounts payable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Employee compensation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sales rebates and discounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Current portion of long term debt (Note 9) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other current liabilities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Payable to Lilly (Note 20) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$ 222.6
99.6
211.0
24.5
244.4
16.4

Total current liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

818.5

Noncurrent Liabilities

Long-term debt (Note 9) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accrued retirement benefits (Note 18) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Deferred taxes (Note 15). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other noncurrent liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Total liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2,330.5
82.5
100.8
106.6

3,438.9

$ 205.2
98.9
169.9
29.0
199.0
268.7

970.7

2,443.3
109.1
114.6
121.5

3,759.2

Commitments and Contingencies (Note 16)
Equity

Preferred stock, 1,000,000,000 shares authorized, no par value; none

issued . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

—

—

Common stock, 5,000,000,000 shares authorized, no par value;

373,011,513 and 365,643,911 shares issued and outstanding as of
December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Additional paid-in capital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Retained earnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accumulated other comprehensive loss. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

—
5,636.3
84.3
(173.7)

Total equity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5,546.9

—
5,403.3
16.4
(222.2)

5,197.5

Total liabilities and equity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$8,985.8

$8,956.7

See notes to consolidated and combined financial statements.

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Elanco Animal Health Incorporated
Consolidated and Combined Statements of Equity
(in millions)

Common Stock

Accumulated Other Comprehensive
Income (Loss)

Shares Amount

Additional
Paid-in
Capital

Net Parent
Company
Investment

Retained
Earnings

293.3
—

$ — $
—

— $ 7,474.3
(310.7)
—

$ —
—

Foreign
Currency
Translation

$(437.3)
—

Defined Benefit
Pension and
Retiree Health
Benefit Plans

Total

Total
Equity

$(19.6)
—

$(456.9) $ 7,017.4
(310.7)

—

January 1, 2017. . . . . . . .
Net (loss) . . . . . . . . . . .
Other comprehensive

income (loss), net of
tax . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Transfers (to)/from

Lilly, net . . . . . . . . . .

—

—

December 31, 2017 . . . . .

293.3

Net income . . . . . . . . .
Adoption of Accounting
Standards Update
2016-16 . . . . . . . . . .

Other comprehensive

income (loss), net of
tax . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Transfers (to)/from

Lilly, net . . . . . . . . . .

Separation

adjustments (1). . . . .

Issuance of common

stock . . . . . . . . . . . .
Consideration to Lilly in

connection with
Separation . . . . . . . .

Reclassification of net
parent company
investment . . . . . . . .
Stock compensation . .
Capital contribution

from Lilly . . . . . . . . .

—

—

—

—

—

72.3

—

—
—

—

December 31, 2018 . . . . .

365.6

Net income . . . . . . . . .
Other comprehensive

income, net of tax . .
Separation activities (2).
Stock compensation . .

Issuance of stock under
employee stock plans,
net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Issuances of stock in
connection with
Aratana acquisition:
(3). . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Issuance to Aratana
shareholders for
acquisition . . . . . . . .

Accelerated vesting of

equity awards . . . . .
Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

—

—
—
—

0.1

7.2

0.1
—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

1,659.7

—

(4,194.9)

—
—

—

—

—

—
—
—

—

—

—
—

7,923.9
1.8

12.8

5,403.3

—

—
(51.2)
40.7

—

238.0

3.6
1.9

—

873.3

8,036.9

—

—

—

70.1

16.4

(0.3)

—

(226.3)

43.5

—

—

(7,923.9)
—

—

—

—

—
—
—

—

—

—
—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—
—

—

16.4

67.9

—
—
—

—

—

—
—

210.1

—

(227.2)

—

—

(9.8)

200.3

200.3

—

(29.4)

—

873.3

(256.6)

7,780.3

—

—

—

—

86.5

(0.3)

(47.1)

25.4

(21.7)

(21.7)

—

56.1

—

—

—
—

—

(218.2)

—

19.8
—
—

—

—

—

—

—

—
—

—

(4.0)

—

28.7
—
—

—

(226.3)

56.1

99.6

— 1,659.7

— (4,194.9)

—
—

—

—
1.8

12.8

(222.2)

5,197.5

—

67.9

48.5
—
—

48.5
(51.2)
40.7

—

—

—

—

—
—

—

—
—

—

—
—

238.0

3.6
1.9

December 31, 2019 . . . . .

373.0

$ — $ 5,636.3

$

$84.3

$(198.4)

$ 24.7

$(173.7) $ 5,546.9

(1) See Note 3: Impact of Separation for further discussion.

(2) See Note 20: Related Party Agreements and Transactions for further discussion.

(3) See Note 6: Acquisitions for further discussion.

See notes to consolidated and combined financial statements.

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Elanco Animal Health Incorporated
Consolidated and Combined Statement of Cash Flows
(in millions)

Cash Flows from Operating Activities
Net income (loss) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to cash flows from

operating activities:

Depreciation and amortization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Change in deferred income taxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stock-based compensation expense. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Asset impairment charges. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gain on sale of assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other non-cash operating activities, net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions

and divestitures:
Receivables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inventories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accounts payable and other liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cash Flows from Investing Activities

Purchases of property and equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Disposals of property and equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Purchases of software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cash paid for acquisitions, net of cash acquired . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other investing activities, net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Net Cash Used for Investing Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cash Flows from Financing Activities

Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt (Note 9) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Repayments of borrowings (Note 9) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Proceeds from issuance of common stock (Note 1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Debt issuance costs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Consideration paid to Lilly in connection with the Separation (Note

1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other financing activities, net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other net transactions with Lilly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Net Cash Provided by (Used for) Financing Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents . . . . . . . . .

Net (decrease) increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash . . .
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at January 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Year Ended December 31,
2018

2017

2019

$ 67.9

$

86.5

$(310.7)

314.5
0.1
49.4
32.6
—
(12.7)

(172.4)
(33.1)
7.0
(29.2)

224.1

(140.4)
0.3
(57.0)
(32.8)
(4.9)

(234.8)

—
(121.1)
—
—

(191.6)
1.6
6.3

(304.8)

(16.9)

(332.4)
677.5

296.0
(60.7)
26.0
120.5
(0.8)
49.0

(122.0)
(20.1)
(3.2)
116.1

487.3

(134.5)
9.4
(2.0)
—
0.1

(127.0)

2,500.0
(7.5)
1,659.7
(24.5)

(3,991.3)
(17.2)
(154.4)

(35.2)

29.0

354.1
323.4

318.4
(13.4)
25.0
110.6
(19.6)
10.0

48.4
(39.0)
52.5
(8.4)

173.8

(98.6)
37.6
(18.5)
(882.1)
(3.0)

(964.6)

—
—
—
—

—
(0.8)
848.3

847.5

7.9

64.6
258.8

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at December 31 . . . . . . . .

$ 345.1

$

677.5

$ 323.4

Cash and cash equivalents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Restricted cash (Note 20) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at December 31 . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2019

$334.0
11.1

$345.1

December 31,
2018

$474.8
202.7

$677.5

2017

$323.4
—

$323.4

See notes to consolidated and combined financial statements.

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Elanco Animal Health Incorporated
Notes to Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements
(Tables present dollars in millions, except per-share data)

Note 1. Nature of Business and Organization

Nature of Business

Elanco was formed as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Lilly, and is a global animal health company that

innovates, develops, manufactures and markets products for companion and food animals. We offer a
diverse portfolio of more than 125 brands to veterinarians and food animal producers in more than
90 countries.

Organization

Elanco Parent was formed in 2018, as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Lilly, to serve as the ultimate

parent company of substantially all of the animal health businesses of Lilly.

On September 24, 2018, Elanco Parent completed an IPO resulting in the issuance of 72.3 million

shares of its common stock (including shares issued pursuant to the underwriters’ option to purchase
additional shares), which represented 19.8% of the outstanding shares, at $24 per share resulting in total
net proceeds, after underwriting discounts and commissions, of $1.7 billion. In connection with the
completion of the IPO, through a series of equity and other transactions, Lilly transferred to Elanco Parent
the animal health businesses that form its business. In exchange, Elanco Parent has paid to Lilly
approximately $4.2 billion, which included the net proceeds from the IPO, the net proceeds from the debt
offering completed by Elanco Parent in August 2018 and the term loan facility entered into by Elanco
Parent in September 2018 (see Note 9: Debt). These transactions are collectively referred to herein as
the Separation.

On February 8, 2019, Lilly announced an exchange offer whereby Lilly shareholders could exchange

all or a portion of Lilly common stock for shares of Elanco common stock owned by Lilly. The disposition
of Elanco shares was completed on March 11, 2019 and resulted in the full separation of Elanco along
with the disposal of Lilly’s entire ownership and voting interest in Elanco.

Note 2. Basis of Presentation

We have prepared the accompanying consolidated and combined financial statements in accordance

with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (GAAP). In our opinion, the financial
statements reflect all adjustments (including those that are normal and recurring) that are necessary for
fair presentation of the results of operations for the periods shown. The accounts of all wholly-owned and
majority-owned subsidiaries are included in the consolidated financial statements, and all intercompany
balances and transactions have been eliminated.

Certain reclassifications have been made to prior periods in the unaudited condensed consolidated

and combined financial statements and accompanying notes to conform with current presentation.

In preparing financial statements in conformity with GAAP, we must make estimates and assumptions

that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenue, expenses, and related disclosures at the
date of the financial statements and during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those
estimates. We issued our financial statements by filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission and
have evaluated subsequent events up to the time of the filing.

For the periods after Separation, the financial statements are prepared on a consolidated basis and

reflect the results of operations, comprehensive income, financial position, equity and cash flows resulting
from our operations as an independent company. For periods prior to Separation, our financial statements
are combined, have been prepared on a standalone basis, and are derived from Lilly’s consolidated
financial statements and accounting records. The consolidated and combined financial statements reflect
the financial position, results of operations and cash flows related to the animal health businesses that
were transferred to Elanco Parent and are prepared in conformity with GAAP.

The combined financial statements include the attribution of certain assets and liabilities that

historically have been held at the Lilly corporate level but which are specifically identifiable or attributable

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to the businesses that have been transferred to Elanco Parent. All intercompany transactions and
accounts within Elanco have been eliminated. All transactions between us and Lilly are considered to be
effectively settled in the combined financial statements at the time the intercompany transaction is
recorded. The total net effect of the settlement of these intercompany transactions is reflected in the
combined statements of cash flows as a financing activity and in the consolidated and combined
statement of equity as net parent company investment.

Prior to Separation, these combined financial statements include an allocation of expenses related to
certain Lilly corporate functions, including executive oversight, treasury, legal, finance, human resources,
tax, internal audit, financial reporting, information technology and investor relations, prior to IPO. These
expenses were allocated to us based on direct usage or benefit where specifically identifiable, with the
remainder allocated primarily on a pro rata basis of revenue, headcount and other measures. We
consider the expenses methodology and results to be reasonable for all periods presented. However, the
allocations may not be indicative of the actual expense that would have been incurred had we operated
as an independent, publicly traded company for the periods presented. It is impractical to estimate what
the standalone costs of Elanco would have been in the historical periods. After the Separation, a TSA
between Lilly and Elanco went into effect. Under the terms of the TSA, we will be able to use these Lilly
services for a fixed term established on a service-by-service basis. We are paying Lilly mutually agreed
upon fees for the Lilly services provided under the TSA. Our consolidated and combined financial
statements reflect the charges for Lilly services after the IPO. See Note 20: Related Party Agreements
and Transactions for additional details.

The income tax amounts in the combined financial statements have been calculated based on a

separate return methodology and presented as if our operations were separate taxpayers in the
respective jurisdictions. We file income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction and various state, local
and non-U.S. jurisdictions. Prior to full separation, certain of these income tax returns were filed on a
consolidated or combined basis with Eli Lilly and Company and/or its subsidiaries.

Prior to Separation, Lilly maintained various benefit and combined stock-based compensation plans

at a corporate level and other benefit plans at a country level. Our employees participated in such
programs and the portion of the cost of those plans related to our employees is included in our financial
statements. However, the consolidated balance sheets do not include any equity issued related to
stock-based compensation plans or any net benefit plan obligations unless the benefit plan covers only
our dedicated employees or where the legal obligation associated with the benefit plan transferred to
Elanco. Upon Lilly’s full divestiture of Elanco in March 2019, all Lilly share-based awards held by our
employees were converted into awards that will be settled in Elanco shares.

Prior to Separation, the equity balance in the combined financial statements represents the excess of

total assets over liabilities, including intercompany balances between Elanco and Lilly (net parent
company investment) and accumulated other comprehensive income (loss). Net parent company
investment is primarily impacted by contributions from Lilly which are the result of treasury activities and
net funding provided by or distributed to Lilly. See Note 20: Related Party Agreements and Transactions
for further information.

Note 3. Impact of Separation

In connection with the Separation, we issued $2.0 billion aggregate principal amount of senior notes
in a private placement, and we also entered into a $750.0 million senior unsecured revolving credit facility
and $500.0 million senior unsecured term credit facility. See Note 9: Debt for further information. In
connection with the Separation, we entered into various agreements with Lilly, including a master
separation agreement, a tax matters agreement and the TSA.

In connection with the terms of the Separation, there were certain assets and liabilities included in the
pre-Separation balance sheet that were retained by Lilly and there were certain assets not included in the
pre-Separation balance sheet that were transferred to us. The cumulative adjustment to the historical
balance sheet increased net assets and total equity by approximately $99.6 million. The impact on net
assets primarily represents the elimination of certain income tax assets and liabilities and the contribution
of additional assets.

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We will also continue to have certain ongoing relationships with Lilly as described in Note 20: Related

Party Agreements and Transactions.

4. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Revenue recognition

Effective January 1, 2018, we adopted Accounting Standards Update 2014-09, Revenue from

Contracts with Customers (ASU 2014-09) and other related updates. The new standard has been applied
to contracts for which performance had not been completed as of the date of adoption. Revenue
presented for periods prior to 2018 was accounted for under previous standards and has not been
adjusted. Revenue and net income for the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018 do not differ
materially from amounts that would have resulted from application of the previous standards.

Product Sales

We recognize revenue primarily from product sales to customers. Revenue from sales of products is
recognized at the point where the customer obtains control of the goods and we satisfy our performance
obligation, which generally is at the time we ship the product to the customer. Payment terms differ by
jurisdiction and customer, but payment terms in most of our major jurisdictions typically range from 30 to
120 days from date of shipment. Revenue for our product sales has not been adjusted for the effects of a
financing component as we expect, at contract inception, that the period between when we transfer
control of the product and when we receive payment will be one year or less. Any exceptions are either
not material or we collect interest for payments made after the due date. For arrangements with contract
manufacturing organizations (CMO), we recognize revenue over time or at a point in time depending on
our evaluation of when the customer obtains control of the promised goods or service. Revenue is
recognized over time when we are creating or enhancing an asset that the customer controls. In this
instance revenue is recognized as the asset is created or enhanced or our performance does not create
an asset with an alternative use and we have an enforceable right to payment for performance completed.

Provisions for rebates and discounts, as well as returns are established in the same period the
related sales are recognized. We generally ship product shortly after orders are received; therefore, we
generally only have a few days of orders received but not yet shipped at the end of any reporting period.
Shipping and handling activities are considered to be fulfillment activities and are not considered to be a
separate performance obligation. We exclude from the measurement of the transaction price all taxes
assessed by a governmental authority that are imposed on our sales of product and collected from a
customer.

Significant judgments must be made in determining the transaction price for sales of products related

to anticipated rebates and discounts, and returns. The following describe the most significant of these
judgments:

Sales Rebates and Discounts - Background and Uncertainties

• Most of our products are sold to wholesale distributors. We initially invoice our customers

contractual list prices. Contracts with direct and indirect customers may provide for various
rebates and discounts that may differ in each contract. As a consequence, to determine the
appropriate transaction price for our product sales at the time we recognize a sale to a direct
customer, we must estimate any rebates or discounts that ultimately will be due to the direct
customer and other customers in the distribution chain under the terms of our contracts.
Judgments are required in making these estimates.

•

•

The rebate and discount amounts are recorded as a deduction to arrive at our net product sales.
We estimate these accruals using an expected value approach.

In determining the appropriate accrual amount, we consider our historical experience with similar
incentives programs and current sales data and estimates of inventory levels at our channel
distributors to evaluate the impact of such programs on revenue and continually monitor the
impact of this experience and adjust as necessary. Although we accrue a liability for rebates

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related to these programs at the time the sale is recorded, the rebate related to that sale is
typically paid up to six months after the rebate or incentive period expires. Because of this time
lag, in any particular period rebate adjustments may incorporate revisions of accruals for several
periods.

Sales Returns - Background and Uncertainties

• We estimate a reserve for future product returns related to product sales using an expected

value approach. This estimate is based on several factors, including: local returns policies and
practices; returns as a percentage of revenue; an understanding of the reasons for past returns;
estimated shelf life by product; and estimate of the amount of time between shipment and return.
Adjustments to the returns reserve have been and may in the future be required based on
revised estimates to our assumptions, which would have an impact on our consolidated results
of operations. We record the return amounts as a deduction to arrive at our net product sales.

Research and development expenses and acquired in-process research and development

Research and development expenses include the following:

•

Research and development costs, which are expensed as incurred.

• Milestone payment obligations incurred prior to regulatory approval of the product, which are

accrued when the event requiring payment of the milestone occurs.

•

Acquired in-process research and development (IPR&D) expense, which includes the initial
costs of IPR&D projects, acquired directly in a transaction other than a business combination,
that do not have an alternative future use.

Foreign Currency Translation

Operations in our subsidiaries outside the U.S. are recorded in the functional currency of each
subsidiary which is determined by a review of the environment where each subsidiary primarily generates
and expends cash. The results of operations for our subsidiaries outside the U.S. are translated from
functional currencies into U.S. dollars using the weighted average currency rate for the period. Assets and
liabilities are translated using the period end exchange rates. The U.S. dollar effects that arise from
translating the net assets of these subsidiaries are recorded in other comprehensive income (loss).

Other significant accounting policies

Our other significant accounting policies are described in the remaining appropriate notes to the

combined financial statements.

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Implementation of New Financial Accounting Pronouncements

The following table provides a brief description of an accounting standard that was effective

January 1, 2019 and was adopted on that date:

Standard

Description

Accounting Standards Update
2016-02, Leases

This standard was issued to
increase transparency and
comparability among
organizations by recognizing
lease assets and lease liabilities,
including leases classified as
operating leases under previous
GAAP, on the balance sheet and
requiring additional disclosures
about leasing arrangements.

Effect on the financial statements or
other significant matters

We adopted the standard on
January 1, 2019 using the
modified retrospective approach,
applied at the beginning of the
period of adoption, and we
elected the package of transition
practical expedients. Upon
adoption of the standard, we
recorded $84.9 million of
right-of-use assets and
$85.3 million of operating lease
liabilities on our consolidated
balance sheet. Adoption of this
standard did not have a material
impact on our consolidated
statement of operations for the
year ended December 31, 2019.
See Note 13: Leases for further
information.

The following table provides a brief description of the accounting standards applicable to us that have

not yet been adopted:

Standard

Accounting
Standards
Update
2016-13,
Financial
Instruments -
Credit
Losses
(Topic 326):
Measurement
of Credit
Losses on
Financial
Instruments

Accounting
Standards
Update
2018-15,
Intangibles -
Goodwill and
Other
Internal-Use

Description

This standard modifies the impairment
model by requiring entities to use a
forward-looking approach based on
expected losses to estimate credit losses
on certain types of financial instruments,
including trade receivables. This may result
in the earlier recognition of allowances for
losses.

This guidance aligns the requirements for
capitalizing implementation costs incurred
in a cloud-based hosting arrangement that
is a service contract with the requirements
for capitalizing implementation costs
incurred to develop or obtain internal-use
software.

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Effect on the financial
statements or other significant
matters

We do not expect that the
adoption of this standard
will have a material impact
on our consolidated
financial statements based
on financial instruments
currently held.

Adoption of this standard
is not expected to have a
significant impact on our
consolidated financial
statements.

Effective Date

This
standard is
effective
January 1,
2020, with
early
adoption
permitted.
We intend to
adopt this
standard on
that date.

This
standard is
effective
January 1,
2020, with
early
adoption
permitted.

Standard

Software
(Subtopic
350-40):
Customer’s
Accounting
for
Implementation
Costs
Incurred in a
Cloud
Computing
Arrangement
that is a
Service
Contract

Accounting
Standards
Update
2019-12,
Simplifying
the
Accounting
for Income
Taxes

Effect on the financial
statements or other significant
matters

Description

Effective Date

We intend to
adopt this
standard on
that date.

The amendments in this update simplify
the accounting for income taxes by
removing certain exceptions and clarifying
certain requirements regarding franchise
taxes, goodwill, consolidated tax expenses,
and annual effective tax rate calculations.

We are currently
evaluating the impact of
adoption of the new
standard on our
consolidated financial
statements.

This
standard is
effective
January 1,
2021, with
early
adoption
permitted.
We intend to
adopt this
standard on
that date.

Note 5. Revenue

Our sales rebates and discounts are based on specific agreements and the majority relate to sales in

the U.S. As of December 31, 2019 and 2018, the liability for sales rebates and discounts in the U.S.
represents approximately 71% and 70%, respectively, of our total liability with the next largest country
representing approximately 8% of our total liability for 2019 and 2018.

The following table summarizes the activity in the sales rebates and discounts liability in the U.S.:

Year Ended December 31,

2019

2018

Beginning balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reduction of revenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Payments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$ 118.5
316.3
(284.4)

$ 114.8
221.0
(217.3)

Ending balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$ 150.4

$ 118.5

Adjustments to revenue recognized as a result of changes in estimates for the judgments described

above during the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018 for product shipped in previous periods were
not material.

Actual product returns were 0.2% and 0.6% of net revenue for the years ended December 31, 2019

and 2018, respectively, and have not fluctuated significantly as a percentage of revenue.

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Disaggregation of Revenue

The following table summarizes our revenue disaggregated by product category for the years ended

December 31:

Companion Animal Disease Prevention. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Companion Animal Therapeutics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Food Animal Future Protein & Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Food Animal Ruminants Swine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Strategic Exits(1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total Revenue. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2019

2018

2017

$ 787.9
348.0
745.1
1,110.3
79.7

$ 804.6
283.1
711.2
1,174.0
93.9

$ 660.2
260.8
649.2
1,175.0
143.8

$3,071.0

$3,066.8

$2,889.0

(1) Represents revenue from business activities we have either exited or made a strategic decision to exit.

Note 6. Acquisitions

During the year ended December 31, 2019, we completed the acquisitions of all outstanding shares
of Aratana Therapeutics, Inc. (Aratana) and Prevtec Microbia Inc. (Prevtec). During 2017, we completed
the acquisition of BIVIVP. These transactions were accounted for as business combinations under the
acquisition method of accounting. Under this method, the assets acquired and liabilities assumed were
recorded at their respective fair values as of the acquisition date in our consolidated and combined
financial statements. The determination of estimated fair value required management to make significant
estimates and assumptions. The excess of the purchase price over the fair value of the acquired net
assets, where applicable, has been recorded as goodwill. The results of operations of these acquisitions
are included in our consolidated and combined financial statements from the dates of acquisition.

Aratana Therapeutics, Inc.

On July 18, 2019, we acquired Aratana, a pet therapeutics company focused on innovative therapies

for dogs and cats, for stock and cash-based contingent value rights. Aratana is the creator of the canine
osteoarthritis medicine, Galliprant, the rights to which we acquired in 2016. The acquisition enhances our
presence in the areas of appetite stimulants in dogs, pain relief in dogs and cats, and treatments of other
conditions in the U.S. and internationally. In connection with the acquisition, we issued approximately
7.2 million shares with a value of $238.0 million to Aratana shareholders, based on our stock price on the
last trading day immediately prior to the closing date. The purchase consideration also included up to
$12 million in contingent value rights, which represent the rights of Aratana shareholders to receive a
contingent payment of $0.25 per share in cash upon the achievement of a specified milestone as outlined
in the merger agreement. We calculated an immaterial fair value for the contingent value rights using the
Monte Carlo simulation model.

Contingent consideration liabilities that we previously recorded for future royalty and milestone
payments in relation to the 2016 acquisition of rights to Galliprant were settled upon the closing of our
acquisition of Aratana. The liabilities were valued at $84.7 million as of the acquisition date using the
Monte Carlo simulation model. The resulting $7.5 million loss upon settlement was recorded in Other -
net, expense in the consolidated and combined statement of operations for the year ended December 31,
2019.

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The following table summarizes the preliminary amounts recognized for assets acquired and

liabilities assumed as of the acquisition date:

Estimated Fair Value at July 18, 2019

Cash and cash equivalents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inventories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Acquired in-process research and development. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Marketed products(1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other intangible assets(1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other assets and liabilities - net. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Total identifiable net assets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Goodwill(2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Settlement of existing contingent consideration liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$ 26.4
10.3
31.9
36.7
13.2
24.0

142.5
10.8
84.7

Total consideration transferred. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$238.0

(1)

(2)

These intangible assets, which are being amortized on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives, are expected to
have a weighted average useful life of approximately 12.5 years.

The goodwill recognized from this acquisition is attributable primarily to expected synergies from combining the operations of
Aratana with our legacy business. The majority of goodwill associated with this acquisition is not deductible for tax purposes.

The accounting for this acquisition is substantially complete, with the exception of the finalization of
the valuation of intangible assets, tax-related amounts and minor working capital adjustments. The final
determination of these amounts will be completed as soon as possible but no later than one year from the
acquisition date.

We issued 0.1 million shares and recorded $3.6 million of stock-based compensation expense for the
vesting of Aratana equity awards that was accelerated upon the closing of the acquisition during the year
ended December 31, 2019.

Our consolidated statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2019 included revenues

of $10.0 million from Aratana.

Had Aratana been acquired on January 1, 2018, the unaudited pro forma combined revenues of
Elanco and Aratana would have been $3.1 billion for both the years ending December 31, 2019 and
December 31, 2018, and income before income taxes would have been $63.2 million and $117.7 million
for the years ending December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively.

Prevtec Microbia Inc.

On July 31, 2019, we acquired Prevtec in a cash transaction for approximately $60.3 million,

inclusive of certain post-closing adjustments. Prevtec is a Canadian biotechnology company specializing
in the development of vaccines intended to help prevent bacterial diseases in food animals. The
acquisition allows us to expand on our previous distribution arrangement for Coliprotec and is consistent
with our efforts to explore innovative antibiotic alternatives.

The purchase consideration included up to $16.3 million in additional cash consideration, contingent

upon the achievement of specific sales milestones by December 31, 2021. We have recorded a
$4.7 million liability on the consolidated balance sheet as of the acquisition date based on the fair value of
the contingent consideration as calculated using the Monte Carlo simulation model.

A previously existing $0.7 million receivable owed from Prevtec to Elanco Animal Health UK Limited
was settled upon the closing of our acquisition of Prevtec. The resulting immaterial gain upon settlement
was recorded in Other - net, expense in the consolidated and combined statement of operations for the
year ended December 31, 2019.

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The following table summarizes the preliminary amounts recognized for assets acquired and

liabilities assumed as of the acquisition date:

Estimated Fair Value at July 31, 2019

Cash and cash equivalents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Property and equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Acquired in-process research and development. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Marketed products(1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other intangible assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other assets and liabilities - net. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Total identifiable net assets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Goodwill(2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total consideration transferred. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$ 0.9
0.5
2.8
58.9
1.1
(10.3)

53.9
11.1

$ 65.0

(1)

(2)

These intangible assets, which are being amortized on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives, are expected to
have a weighted average useful life of 10 years.

The goodwill recognized from this acquisition is attributable primarily to expected synergies from combining the operations of
Prevtec with our legacy business and future unidentified projects and products. The goodwill associated with this acquisition is
not deductible for tax purposes.

The accounting for this acquisition is substantially complete, with the exception of the finalization of
the valuation of intangible assets, tax-related amounts and minor working capital adjustments. The final
determination of these amounts will be completed as soon as possible but no later than one year from the
acquisition date.

Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc. Vaccine Portfolio Acquisition

On January 3, 2017, we acquired BIVIVP in a cash transaction for $882.1 million. Under the terms of
the agreement, we acquired a manufacturing and research and development site, a U.S. vaccine portfolio
including vaccines used for the treatment of bordetella, Lyme disease, rabies and parvovirus, among
others.

The following table summarizes the amounts recognized for assets acquired and liabilities assumed

as of the acquisition date:

Estimated Fair Value at January 3, 2017
Inventories(1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Marketed products(2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Property and equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other assets and liabilities — net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Total identifiable net assets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Goodwill (3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total consideration transferred — net of cash acquired. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$108.6
297.0
148.2
8.2

562.0
320.1

$882.1

(1)

(2)

(3)

The fair value for inventories include a purchase accounting adjustment to write up the inventory value, which resulted in
incremental cost of sales of $42.7 million in 2017. The fair value was determined by estimating the expected sales price of the
inventories, reduced for all costs expected to the incurred and a profit on those costs.

These intangible assets, which are being amortized on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives, were expected to
have a weighted average useful life of 10 years.

The goodwill recognized from this acquisition is attributable primarily to expected synergies from combining the operations of
BIVIVP with our legacy business, future unidentified projects and products, and the assembled workforce of BIVIVP. The
goodwill associated with this acquisition is deductible for tax purposes.

Our combined statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2017 included BIVIVP
revenues of $216.7 million. We are unable to provide the results of operations attributable to BIVIVP as
those operations were substantially integrated into our legacy business.

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Pending Acquisition

Bayer Animal Health Business

In August 2019, we entered into the Purchase Agreement with Bayer, a German corporation, to
acquire Bayer’s animal health business. Bayer’s animal health business is a provider of products intended
to improve the health and well-being of pets and farm animals. This acquisition is expected to expand our
Companion Animal product category, advance our planned intentional portfolio mix transformation and
create a better balance between our Food Animal and Companion Animal product categories. Pursuant to
the Purchase Agreement and subject to the satisfaction of certain customary closing conditions, including
the receipt of antitrust approvals and the absence of any law or order enjoining or otherwise prohibiting
the transaction in specified jurisdictions, we will purchase Bayer’s animal health business for
approximately $5.3 billion in cash and approximately $2.3 billion of our common stock, subject to certain
customary adjustments. Unless the parties agree otherwise, the transaction will close no earlier than
July 1, 2020, per the terms of the Purchase Agreement. See Note 16: Commitments and Contingencies
for discussion regarding certain commitments related to this transaction.

Note 7. Asset Impairment, Restructuring and Other Special Charges

In recent years, we have incurred substantial costs associated with restructuring programs and
cost-reduction initiatives designed to achieve a flexible and competitive cost structure. Restructuring
activities primarily include charges associated with facility rationalization and workforce reductions. In
connection with our recent acquisitions, we have also incurred costs associated with executing
transactions and integrating acquired operations, which may include expenditures for banking, legal,
accounting, and other similar services. In addition, we have incurred costs to stand up our organization as
an independent company. All operating functions can be impacted by these actions; therefore, non-cash
expenses associated with our tangible and intangible assets can be incurred as a result of revised fair
value projections and/or determinations to no longer utilize certain assets in the business on an ongoing
basis.

For finite-lived intangible asset and other long-lived assets, whenever impairment indicators are
present, we calculate the undiscounted value of projected cash flows associated with the asset, or group
of assets, and compare it to the carrying amount. If the carrying amount is greater, we record an
impairment loss for the excess of book value over fair value. Determinations of fair value can result from a
complex series of judgments and rely on estimates and assumptions. See Note 2: Basis of Presentation
for discussion regarding estimates and assumptions.

Components of asset impairment, restructuring and other special charges for the years ended

December 31 are as follows:

Restructuring charges:(1)

2019

2018

2017

Severance and other costs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Facility exit costs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$ 8.2
—

$ 15.5
5.7

$162.0
31.8

Acquisition related charges:

Transaction and integration costs(2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

144.7

26.5

90.3

Non-cash and other items:

Asset impairment(3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Asset write-down(4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gain on sale of fixed assets(5) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total expense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

15.4
17.2
—

81.9
—
(0.8)

110.6
—
(19.6)

$185.5

$128.8

$375.1

(1)

For the year ended December 31, 2019, these charges primarily relate to a new program that will eliminate certain positions
across multiple locations and functions, including exiting R&D operations in Prince Edward Island, Canada, ceasing certain
manufacturing operations in Wusi, China, and streamlining operations in Speke, England. We expect to substantially complete
these restructuring activities by September 2020.

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For the year ended December 31, 2018, these charges primarily relate to a program to streamline international operations,
including shifting focus and resources to priority areas. Among other actions, amounts reflect a change from having a physical
location to a distribution model in certain countries in connection with the Separation. These activities were substantially
complete as of December 31, 2019.

We historically participated in Lilly’s cost-reduction initiatives, which resulted in restructuring charges in the period prior to our
IPO. These restructuring charges include severance and other costs associated with the reduction of our workforce, including
special termination benefits recognized in 2017 associated with the U.S. voluntary early retirement program offered by Lilly,
related to our employees and pension curtailment costs and facility exit costs. We also recorded certain impairment charges
related to the activities as described below.

(2)

Transaction costs represent external costs directly related to acquiring businesses and primarily include expenditures for
banking, legal, accounting and other similar services. Integration costs represent external, incremental costs directly related to
integrating acquired businesses (e.g., expenditures for consulting, system and process integration, and product transfers), as
well as stand-up costs related to the implementation of new systems, programs, and processes due to the Separation from
Lilly.

(3) Asset impairment charges are associated with the following:

•

•

•

For the year ended December 31, 2019, write-off certain IPR&D and manufacturing assets in the US, Canada and
Speke, resulting from the adjustment to fair value of property and equipment and intangible assets that were subject to
product rationalization.

For the year ended December 31, 2018, the decision to dispose of a manufacturing facility in the U.S., the suspension of
commercial activities for Imrestor, the write-off of certain idle assets in a U.S. manufacturing facility and product
rationalization.

For the year ended December 31, 2017, intangible asset impairments related to revised projections of fair value due to
product rationalization and to a lesser extent competitive pressures.

(4) Asset write-down expenses resulted from the adjustments recorded to write assets classified as held and used and held for

sale down to their current fair values. These charges primarily related to fixed assets in Prince Edward Island, Canada; Wusi,
China and Indianapolis, Indiana. $11.2 million of Property and equipment, net in Prince Edward Island, Canada and
Indianapolis, Indiana are classified as held for sale.

(5) Represents a gain on the disposal of a site that was previously closed as part of the acquisition and integration of Novartis

Animal Health beginning on January 1, 2015.

The following table summarizes the activity in our reserves established in connection with

restructuring activities:

Exit costs

Severance

Total

Balance at December 31, 2017 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Charges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Separation adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reserve adjustment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cash paid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Balance at December 31, 2018 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Charges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reserve adjustment(1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cash paid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$ 34.9
11.7
(5.9)
(6.0)
(25.4)

9.3

—
—
(3.9)

$ 43.1
15.5
—
—
(23.5)

35.1

19.3
(11.1)
(27.8)

$ 78.0
27.2
(5.9)
(6.0)
(48.9)

44.4

19.3
(11.1)
(31.7)

Balance at December 31, 2019 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$ 5.4

$ 15.5

$ 20.9

(1) Reserve adjustment represents the reversal of reserves for severance programs that are no longer active.

These reserves are included in other current liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets.

Substantially all of the reserves are expected to be paid in the next twelve months. We believe that the
reserves are adequate.

Note 8. Inventories

We state all inventories at the lower of cost or net realizable value. We use the last-in, first-out (LIFO)
method for a portion of our inventories located in the continental U.S. Other inventories are valued by the
first-in, first-out (FIFO) method. FIFO cost approximates current replacement cost.

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Inventories at December 31 consisted of the following:

Finished products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Work in process. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Raw materials and supplies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$ 402.9
603.2
83.9

$ 400.7
570.4
80.4

Total (approximates replacement cost) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Decrease to LIFO cost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1,090.0
(39.3)

1,051.5
(47.4)

Inventories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$1,050.7

$1,004.1

2019

2018

Inventories valued under the LIFO method comprised $197.2 million and $194.8 million of total

inventories at December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively.

During the year ended December 31, 2018, we recognized $38.6 million of inventory write-offs in cost

of sales primarily related to the suspension of commercial activities for Imrestor.

Note 9. Debt

Long-term debt as of December 31 consisted of the following:

Term credit facility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.912% Senior Notes due 2021 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.272% Senior Notes due 2023 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.900% Senior Notes due 2028 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other obligations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Unamortized debt issuance costs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Less current portion of long-term debt. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2019

2018

$ 371.4
500.0
750.0
750.0
0.4
(16.8)

2,355.0
(24.5)

$ 492.5
500.0
750.0
750.0
0.5
(20.7)

2,472.3
(29.0)

Total long-term debt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$2,330.5

$2,443.3

Revolving and Term Credit Facilities

On September 5, 2018, we entered into a revolving credit agreement with a syndicate of banks
providing for a five-year $750.0 million senior unsecured revolving credit facility (Revolving Facility). The
Revolving Facility bears interest at a variable rate plus specified margin as defined in the agreement and
is payable quarterly. There were no borrowings outstanding under the Revolving Facility at December 31,
2019 or 2018. The Revolving Facility is payable in full at the end of the term.

On September 5, 2018, we also entered into a $500.0 million three-year term loan under a term
credit facility with a syndicate of banks (the Term Facility and collectively with the Revolving Facility, the
Credit Facilities.) The Term Facility bears interest at a variable rate plus margin as defined in Term Facility
(3.01% and 3.77% at December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively) and is payable quarterly. The Term
Facility also requires a quarterly principal payment equal to 1.5% of the aggregate initial principal less any
prepayment. The Term Facility is payable in full at the end of the term.

The Credit Facilities are subject to various financial and other covenants, including restrictions on the
level of borrowings based on a consolidated leverage ratio and a consolidated interest coverage ratio. We
were in compliance with all such covenants as of December 31, 2019.

Senior Notes

On August 28, 2018, we issued $2.0 billion of senior notes (Senior Notes) in a private placement. The
Senior Notes comprised of $500.0 million of 3.912% Senior Notes due August 27, 2021, $750.0 million of
4.272% Senior Notes due August 28, 2023, and $750.0 million of 4.900% Senior Notes due August 28,
2028. The interest rate payable on each series of Senior Notes is subject to adjustment if Moody’s
Investor Services, Inc. or Standard & Poor’s Financial Services LLC downgrades, or subsequently
upgrades, its ratings on the respective series of Senior Notes.

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The indenture that governs the Senior Notes contains covenants, including limitations on our ability,

and certain of our subsidiaries, to incur liens or engage in sale-leaseback transactions. The indenture also
contains restrictions on our ability to consolidate, merge or sell substantially all of our assets, in addition
to other customary terms. We were in compliance with all such covenants under the indenture governing
the Senior Notes as of December 31, 2019.

On June 26, 2019, we completed an exchange offer pursuant to which the privately issued Senior

Notes were exchanged for publicly registered Senior Notes having substantially identical terms.

Note 10. Financial Instruments and Fair Value

Financial instruments that are potentially subject to credit risk consist principally of trade receivables.
Collateral is generally not required. The risk associated with this concentration is mitigated by our ongoing
credit-review procedures.

A large portion of our cash is held by a few major financial institutions. We monitor the exposure with

these institutions and do not expect any of these institutions to fail to meet their obligations. All highly
liquid investments with a maturity of three months or less from the date of purchase are considered to be
cash equivalents. The cost of these investments approximates fair value. We also consider the carrying
value of restricted cash balances to be representative of its fair value.

As of December 31, 2019 and 2018, we had $18.8 million and $15.3 million, respectively, primarily

related to equity method investments included in other noncurrent assets in our consolidated balance
sheet.

The following table summarizes the fair value information at December 31, 2019 and 2018 for

contingent consideration liabilities, and net investment hedge assets/(liabilities) measured at fair value on
a recurring basis in the respective balance sheet line items, as well as long-term debt for which fair value
is disclosed on a recurring basis:

Fair Value Measurements Using

Quoted Prices in
Active Markets for
Identical Assets
(Level 1)

Significant Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)

Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)

Carrying
Amount

Fair Value

Financial statement line item

December 31, 2019

Other noncurrent liabilities-

contingent consideration . . . . . . . . $

(4.7)

$—

$

—

$ (4.7)

$

(4.7)

Other noncurrent assets/(liabilities)
- cross currency interest rate
contracts designated as net
investment hedges . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Long-term debt - senior notes . . . . .
Long-term debt - term credit facility.

December 31, 2018

2.3
(2,000.0)
(371.4)

Other current liabilities- contingent

consideration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $

(5.1)

Other noncurrent liabilities-

contingent consideration . . . . . . . .
Other noncurrent assets/(liabilities)
- cross currency interest rate
contracts designated as net
investment hedges . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Long-term debt - senior notes . . . . .
Long-term debt - term credit facility.

(69.0)

(7.4)
(2,000.0)
(492.5)

—
—
—

$—

—

—
—
—

2.3
(2,120.6)
(371.4)

—
—
—

2.3
(2,120.6)
(371.4)

$

—

—

$ (5.1)

$

(5.1)

(69.0)

(69.0)

(7.4)
(2,005.0)
(492.5)

—
—
—

(7.4)
(2,005.0)
(492.5)

We determine our Level 2 fair value measurements based on a market approach using quoted
market values or significant other observable inputs for identical or comparable assets or liabilities.

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Contingent consideration liabilities as of December 31, 2019 related to contingent consideration
associated with the acquisitions of Aratana and Prevtec during the period. For Aratana, we will pay up to
$12 million in contingent value rights that are dependent on the achievement of a specified milestone as
outlined in the merger agreement. For Prevtec, based on the terms of the purchase agreement, we will
pay up to $16.3 million contingent upon the achievement of specific Coliprotec sales milestones by
December 31, 2021. The fair value of both contingent consideration liabilities was estimated using the
Monte Carlo simulation model and Level 3 inputs including historical revenue, discount rate, asset
volatility, and revenue volatility. See Note 6: Acquisitions for further discussion.

Contingent consideration liabilities as of December 31, 2018 related to Galliprant for which the fair

value was estimated using a discounted cash flow analysis and Level 3 inputs, including projections
representative of a market participant view for the probability of achieving potential future payments to
Aratana and an estimated discount rate. The amount to be paid as of December 31, 2018 was dependent
upon certain development, success-based regulatory, and sales-based milestones. These liabilities were
settled upon the closing of our acquisition of Aratana on July 18, 2019. See Note 6: Acquisitions for further
discussion.

In October 2018, we entered into a five-year cross-currency fixed interest rate swap with a

750 million Swiss Franc (CHF) notional amount, which is designated as a NIH against CHF denominated
assets for which the fair value was estimated based on quoted market values of similar hedges and is
classified as Level 2. The NIH is expected to generate approximately $25 million in cash and an offset to
interest expense on an annual basis. For the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018, our interest
expense was offset by $25.1 million and $5.6 million, respectively, as a result of the NIH. Over the life of
the derivative, gains or losses due to spot rate fluctuations are recorded in cumulative translation
adjustment in other comprehensive income. During the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018, we
recorded a gain of $7.7 million and a loss of $5.9 million, respectively, net of tax, on the NIH, which is
included in the change in the cumulative translation adjustment. There is a potential for significant 2023
settlement exposure as the U.S. dollar fluctuates against the Swiss Franc. The risk management
objective is to manage foreign currency risk relating to net investments in certain CHF denominated
assets. Changes in fair value of the derivative instruments are recognized in a component of accumulated
other comprehensive loss to offset the changes in the values of the net investments being hedged.

Note 11. Goodwill and Intangibles

Goodwill

Goodwill was $3.0 billion as of December 31, 2019 and 2018. Goodwill results from excess

consideration in a business combination over the fair value of identifiable net assets acquired. Goodwill is
not amortized but is reviewed for impairment at least annually and when impairment indicators are
present. Goodwill may be impaired if the carrying amount of a reporting unit exceeds the fair value of that
reporting unit, calculated as based on discounted cash flows. An impairment charge would be recorded
for the excess, if any, of the reporting unit’s carrying amount over its fair value, but not to exceed the total
amount of goodwill allocated to the reporting unit. The estimated fair value is based on a number of
assumptions, including current market capitalization as corroboration of fair value. See Note 6:
Acquisitions for further discussion of goodwill resulting from recent business combinations. The remaining
change in goodwill is primarily the result of foreign exchange translation adjustments.

No impairments occurred with respect to the carrying value of goodwill for the years ended

December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017.

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Other Intangibles

The components of intangible assets other than goodwill at December 31 were as follows:

Description

Finite-lived intangible assets:

2019

2018

Carrying
Amount,
Gross

Accumulated
Amortization

Carrying
Amount,
Net

Carrying
Amount,
Gross

Accumulated
Amortization

Carrying
Amount,
Net

Marketed products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,302.7
159.2
Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
58.3
Other. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$ (980.6) $2,322.1 $3,193.5
101.3
53.1

(72.2)
(34.0)

87.0
24.3

$(779.2)
(49.5)
(34.0)

$2,414.3
51.8
19.1

Total finite-lived intangible assets . .

3,520.2

(1,086.8)

2,433.4

3,347.9

(862.7)

2,485.2

Indefinite-lived intangible assets:

Acquired in-process research and

development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

49.4

—

49.4

19.6

—

19.6

Other intangibles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,569.6

$(1,086.8) $2,482.8 $3,367.5

$(862.7)

$2,504.8

Marketed products consist of the amortized cost of the rights to assets acquired in business

combinations and approved for marketing in a significant global jurisdiction. For transactions other than a
business combination, we capitalize milestone payments incurred at or after the product has obtained
regulatory approval for marketing.

Software consists of certain costs incurred in connection with obtaining or developing internal-use

software, including payroll and payroll-related costs for employees directly associated with the
internal-use software projects and direct costs of external resources. These costs include software
classified as ‘‘in process’’ until the project is substantially complete and the software is ready for its
intended purpose, at which point the costs are amortized on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful
life. Depreciation expense includes $20.4 million in 2019, $18.4 million in 2018, and $17.4 million in 2017
for amortization of software.

Other finite-lived intangibles consist primarily of the amortized cost of licensed platform technologies
that have alternative future uses in research and development, manufacturing technologies and customer
relationships from business combinations. Acquired IPR&D consists of the related costs capitalized,
adjusted for subsequent impairments, if any. The costs of acquired IPR&D projects acquired directly in a
transaction other than a business combination are capitalized if the projects have an alternative future
use; otherwise, they are expensed immediately. The fair values of acquired IPR&D projects acquired in
business combinations are capitalized as other intangible assets.

Several methods may be used to determine the estimated fair value of other intangibles acquired in a

business combination. We utilize the ‘‘income method’’ for other intangibles. This method is a Level 3 fair
value measurement and applies a probability weighting that considers the risk of development and
commercialization to the estimated future net cash flows that are derived from projected revenues and
estimated costs. These projections are based on factors such as relevant market size, patent protection,
historical pricing of similar products and expected industry trends. The estimated future net cash flows are
then discounted to the present value using an appropriate discount rate. This analysis is performed for
each group of assets independently. The acquired IPR&D assets are treated as indefinite-lived intangible
assets until completion or abandonment of the projects, at which time the assets are tested for
impairment and amortized over the remaining useful life or written off, as appropriate.

See Note 6: Acquisitions for further discussion of intangible assets acquired in recent business

combinations.

Other indefinite-lived intangible assets are reviewed for impairment at least annually and when
impairment indicators are present. The fair value of the indefinite lived intangible assets (acquired IPR&D)
is estimated using the same assumptions as used for goodwill and by applying a probability weighting that
reflects the risk of development and commercialization to the estimated future net cash flows that are
derived from projected revenues and estimated costs. Finite-lived intangible assets are reviewed for

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impairment when an indicator of impairment is present. We compare the carrying amounts of the assets
with the estimated undiscounted future cash flows. In the event the carrying amount exceeds the
undiscounted cash flows, an impairment charge is recorded for the amount by which the carrying amount
of the asset exceeds the estimated fair value, which is determined based on discounted future cash flows.

During 2019, we recorded impairment charges of $11.4 million primarily related to indefinite-lived
intangible assets which are included in asset impairment, restructuring and other special charges on the
consolidated and combined statements of operations. The impairment of indefinite-lived intangible assets
primarily related to product rationalization.

During 2018, we recorded impairment charges of $22.5 million (comprised of $9.5 million impairment
of finite-lived intangible assets and $13.0 million impairment of indefinite-lived intangible assets) which are
included in asset impairment, restructuring and other special charges on the consolidated and combined
statements of operations. The impairment of finite-lived intangible assets primarily related to competitive
pressures for a certain marketed product resulting in a reduction of projected cash flows. The impairment
of indefinite-lived intangible assets primarily related to revised projections of fair value due to competitive
pressures and to a lesser extent product rationalization. The increase in the carrying amount of finite
intangibles is primarily due to the receipt of full commercialization rights outside the U.S. for Galliprant.

During 2017, we had impairment charges of $94.5 million (comprised of $56.5 million impairment of
finite-lived intangible assets and $38.0 million impairment of indefinite-lived intangible assets) which are
included in asset impairment, restructuring and other special charges on the consolidated and combined
statements of operations. The impairment of finite-lived intangible assets primarily related to competitive
pressures for a certain marketed product resulting in a reduction of projected cash flows. The impairment
of indefinite-lived intangible assets primarily related to revised projections of fair value due to competitive
pressures and to a lesser extent product rationalization.

Intangible assets with finite lives are capitalized and are amortized over their estimated useful lives,

ranging from 3 to 20 years. As of December 31, 2019, the remaining weighted-average amortization
periods for finite-lived intangible assets are as follows:

Weighted Average Life
(Years)

Marketed products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

13
6
8

The estimated amortization expense for each of the next five years associated with our finite-lived

intangible assets as of December 31, 2019 is as follows:

Estimated amortization expense. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$206.2

$205.4

$203.3

$203.0

$203.0

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

Note 12. Property and Equipment

Property and equipment is stated on the basis of cost. Provisions for depreciation of buildings and
equipment are computed generally by the straight-line method at rates based on their estimated useful
lives (12 to 50 years for buildings and 3 to 25 years for equipment). We review the carrying value of
long-lived assets for potential impairment on a periodic basis and whenever events or changes in
circumstances indicate the carrying value of an asset may not be recoverable. Impairment is determined
by comparing projected undiscounted cash flows to be generated by the asset to its carrying value. If an
impairment is identified, a loss is recorded equal to the excess of the asset’s net book value over its fair
value utilizing a discounted cash flow analysis, and the cost basis is adjusted.

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At December 31, property and equipment consisted of the following:

Land . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Buildings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Construction in progress . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Finance lease asset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$

28.3
608.5
1,109.4
139.1
0.5

$

27.6
567.2
1,025.1
181.1
—

Less accumulated depreciation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1,885.8
(930.5)

1,801.0
(878.6)

Property and equipment, net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$ 955.3

$ 922.4

2019

2018

Depreciation expense related to property and equipment was as follows:

Depreciation expense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2019

$93.7

2018

$81.3

2017

$79.8

Note 13. Leases

We determine if an arrangement is a lease at inception. We have operating leases for corporate
offices, research and development facilities, vehicles, and equipment. Our leases have remaining lease
terms of one to 12 years, some of which have options to extend or terminate the leases. Finance leases
are included in property and equipment, current portion of long-term debt, and long-term debt in our
consolidated balance sheet. Finance leases are not material to our consolidated statements of
operations, consolidated balance sheet, or consolidated statement of cash flows. Beginning January 1,
2019, operating leases are included in noncurrent assets, other current liabilities, and other noncurrent
liabilities in our consolidated balance sheet.

Right-of-use assets included in noncurrent assets represent our right to use an underlying asset for

the lease term and lease liabilities represent our obligation to make lease payments arising from the
lease. Right-of-use assets and operating lease liabilities are recognized at commencement date based on
the present value of lease payments over the lease term. As most of our leases do not provide an implicit
rate, we use our incremental borrowing rate based on the information available at commencement date in
determining the present value of lease payments. We use the implicit rate if it is readily determinable.
The right-of-use asset also includes any lease payments made and excludes lease incentives. Our lease
terms may include options to extend or terminate the lease when it is reasonably certain and there is a
significant economic incentive to exercise that option.

Operating lease expense for right-of-use assets is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease

term. Variable lease payments, which represent lease payments that vary due to changes in facts or
circumstances occurring after the commencement date other than the passage of time, are expensed in
the period in which the obligation for these payments was incurred.

We elected not to apply the recognition requirements of ASC 842, Leases, to short-term leases,
which are deemed to be leases with a lease term of 12 months or less. Instead, we recognize lease
payments in the consolidated statements of operations on a straight-line basis over the lease term and
variable payments in the period in which the obligation for these payments are incurred. We elected this
policy for all classes of underlying assets. We elected not to apply the practical expedient related to the
separation of lease and non-lease components or the practical expedient which allows entities to use
hindsight when determining lease term.

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The impact of operating leases to our consolidated financial statements for the year ended

December 31, 2019 was as follows:

Lease cost
Operating lease cost. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Short-term lease cost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Variable lease cost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total lease cost(1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Other information
Operating cash outflows from operating leases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities . . . . . .
Weighted-average remaining lease term - operating leases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Weighted-average discount rate - operating leases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2019

$26.1
0.5
2.5

$29.1

$24.0
20.1
5.1 years
3.6%

(1) Rental expense for all leases was $47.5 million and $47.1 million for the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017,

respectively.

Supplemental balance sheet information related to our operating leases is as follows:

Right-of-use assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Current operating lease liabilities . . . . . . . . .
Non-current operating lease liabilities . . . . .

Other noncurrent assets
Other current liabilities
Other noncurrent liabilities

$85.0
23.7
61.7

As of December 31, 2019, the annual minimum lease payments of our operating lease liabilities were

Balance Sheet Classification

December 31, 2019

as follows:

Year 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Year 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Year 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Year 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Year 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
After Year 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Total lease payments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Less imputed interest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$26.0
20.3
11.9
9.7
7.2
16.5

91.6
(6.2)

$85.4

Note 14. Stock-Based Compensation

Elanco Stock Compensation Plans

The 2018 Elanco Stock Plan (Plan) provides long-term incentives to attract, motivate and retain
employees and non-employee directors. The types of stock-based awards available include, but are not
limited to, restricted stock units (RSUs), performance-based awards (PAs), and stock options. Our
practices and policies specify that stock-based compensation awards are approved by the Compensation
Committee of the Board of Directors. The Plan, initially authorized the issuance of up to 5.5 million
common shares (subject to adjustments for certain events). Pursuant to the terms of the Plan, an
additional 5.5 million common shares became automatically available for all awards upon completion of
the Separation. The total number of shares authorized for stock-based compensation awards is 11 million
as of December 31, 2019.

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Stock-Based Compensation Expense

Components of stock-based compensation expense and related tax benefit for the years ended

December 31 are as follows:

Stock-based compensation expense(1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Related tax benefit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2019

$40.7
(9.8)

2018

$ 1.8
(0.4)

(1) We include the impact of estimated forfeitures when determining stock-based compensation expense.

Restricted Stock Units

RSUs are granted to certain employees and are settled in shares of our common stock. RSU shares

are accounted for at fair value based upon the closing stock price on the date of the grant. The
corresponding expense is amortized over the vesting period, typically three years. The number of shares
ultimately issued for the RSU program remains constant with the exception of forfeitures.

RSUs granted to employees for the years ended December 31 are as follows:

(Units in millions)

Granted units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Weighted-average fair value . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Changes in nonvested portion of RSUs for 2019 is summarized below:

(Shares in millions)

2019

2.9
$31.22

2018

0.2
$31.09

Shares

Weighted-Average
Fair Value

Nonvested units at January 1, 2019 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Granted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vested . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Forfeited . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

0.2
2.9
(0.8)
(0.1)

Nonvested units at December 31, 2019 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2.2

$31.09
31.22
31.33
31.25

30.42

As of December 31, 2019, the total remaining unrecognized stock-based compensation expense

related to nonvested RSUs was $25.5 million, which will amortize over the weighted-average remaining
requisite service period of 19 months.

Performance-Based Awards

PAs, which are granted to eligible officers and management, represent the right to receive a share of

our common stock and are subject to forfeiture until restrictions lapse (including continued employment
through the end of the vesting period and achievement of certain pre-established metrics). Payouts can
vary depending on achievement. PA shares are accounted for at fair value based upon the closing stock
price on the date of grant and fully vest at the end of the measurement period.

PA activity during the year ended December 31, 2019 is summarized below:

(Shares in millions)

Shares

Weighted-Average
Fair Value

Nonvested awards at January 1, 2019 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . —
Granted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0.8
Vested . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . —
Forfeited . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . —

Nonvested awards at December 31, 2019 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

0.8

$ —
25.75
—
—

25.75

As of December 31, 2019, the total remaining unrecognized stock-based compensation expense
related to nonvested PAs was $11.0 million, which will amortize over the weighted-average remaining
requisite service period of 13 months.

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Stock Option Program

Stock options represent the right to purchase shares of our common stock within a specified period of
time at a specified price. The exercise price for a stock option will be not less than 100% of the fair market
value of the common stock on the date of the grant.

Stock options are accounted for using a fair-value based method at the date of the grant in the
consolidated statement of operations. The values determined through this fair-value-based method
generally are amortized on a straight-line basis over the vesting term.

Stock options were granted in 2018 to our officers, management and board members at exercise

prices equal to the fair market value of our stock at the date of the grant. Options fully vest 3 years from
the grant date and have a term of 10 years. No stock options were granted in 2019.

The fair-value-based method for valuing each Elanco stock option grant on the grant date uses the

Black-Scholes-Merton option-pricing model, which incorporates a number of valuation assumptions noted
in the following table, shown at their weighted-average values for the year ended December 31:

Expected dividend yield(1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Risk-free interest rate(2). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Expected stock price volatility(3). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Expected term(4) (years) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2018

0.70%
3.07%
28.25%
6.5

(1) Determined using the expected quarterly dividend divided by the available three-month average stock price as of the valuation

date, annualized and continuously compounded.

(2) Determined using the term-matched, zero-coupon risk-free rate from the Treasury Constant Maturity yield curve, continuously

compounded

(3) Determined using a leverage-adjusted historical volatility of peer companies

(4) Determined using SEC safe harbor approach, based on a 3-year cliff vesting schedule and 10-year contractual term.

Stock option activity during the year ended December 31, 2019 is summarized below:

(Shares in millions)

Shares of
Common
Stock
Attributable
to Options

Weighted-
Average
Exercise
Price of Options

Weighted-
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Term (Years)

Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value(1)

Outstanding at January 1, 2019 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Granted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exercised . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Forfeited or expired. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Outstanding at December 31, 2019 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exercisable at December 31, 2019 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

0.4
—
(0.1)
—

0.3
—

$31.61
—
31.61
—

$31.61
—

8.8
—

$—
—

(1) Market price of underlying Elanco common stock less exercise price. Options do not have an intrinsic value unless the market

price exceeds the exercise price.

As of December 31, 2019, there was approximately $2.2 million of unrecognized compensation costs

related to nonvested stock options, which will be recognized over an expected remaining
weighted-average period of 22 months.

The following table summarizes data related to stock option activity:

Weighted-average grant date fair value per stock option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Aggregate intrinsic value on exercise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cash received upon exercise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2019

$10.21
0.10
1.9

2018

$10.21
—
—

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Treatment of Lilly Equity Awards

Prior to the Separation, our employees participated in Lilly stock-based compensation plans, the cost

of which was allocated to us and recorded in costs of sales, research and development, and marketing,
selling and administrative expense in the consolidated and combined statements of operations. The cost
of such plans related to our employees was $5.1 million, $26.0 million and $25.0 million for the years
ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017, respectively.

Following the IPO and until completion of the exchange offer, the equity awards previously granted to

our employees by Lilly continued to vest with Elanco service counting toward the Lilly award’s vesting
provisions. On March 11, 2019, Elanco completed the exchange offer whereby Lilly disposed of all of its
shares of Elanco common stock owned by Lilly. As a result, our employees’ unvested Lilly equity awards
were forfeited and replaced with Elanco RSUs (replacement awards), which were equivalent in value and
vest on the same date as their forfeited Lilly equity awards. These replacement awards are included in the
RSU activity described above.

Note 15. Income Taxes

Our income taxes for the year ended December 31, 2019 reflect the results on a stand-alone basis
independent of Lilly, except for the period during which we were included in a combined tax return until full
separation. In the jurisdictions in which we were included in a combined tax return, our income taxes were
determined based on the tax matters agreement between us and Lilly. During the periods presented in the
consolidated and combined financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2018 and
December 31, 2017, our operations were generally included in the tax grouping of other Lilly entities
within the respective entity’s tax jurisdiction; however, in certain jurisdictions, we filed separate tax
returns. Prior to the Separation, the income tax expense included in these financial statements has been
calculated using the separate return basis as if Elanco filed separate tax returns.

2017 Tax Act

In 2017, the U.S. enacted the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (2017 Tax Act), which significantly revised U.S.

tax law. Guidance related to the 2017 Tax Act, including Notices, Proposed Regulations, and Final
Regulations, has been issued, and we expect additional guidance will be issued in 2020. This additional
guidance could materially impact our assumptions and estimates used to record our U.S. federal and
state income tax expense resulting from the 2017 Tax Act.

We are included in Lilly’s U.S. tax examinations by the Internal Revenue Service through the full

separation date of March 11, 2019. Pursuant to the tax matters agreement we executed with Lilly in
connection with the IPO, the potential liabilities or potential refunds attributable to pre-IPO periods in
which Elanco was included in a Lilly consolidated or combined tax return remain with Lilly. Certain matters
of Lilly’s U.S. examination of tax years 2013 - 2015 effectively settled during the second quarter of 2019
and the resulting adjustments will not require any cash tax payments by Elanco. During the fourth quarter
of 2019, certain matters for tax year 2015 were effectively settled upon conclusion of the IRS’ examination
and the resulting adjustments will not require any cash tax payments by Elanco. In the fourth quarter of
2019, the IRS began its examination of tax years 2016 - 2018.

Deferred taxes are recognized for the future tax effects of temporary differences between financial

and income tax reporting based on enacted tax laws and rates. We recognize the tax benefit from an
uncertain tax position only if it is more likely than not that the tax position will be sustained on examination
by the taxing authorities, based on the technical merits of the position. The tax benefits recognized in the
financial statements from such a position are measured based on the largest benefit that has a greater
than 50% likelihood of being realized upon ultimate resolution.

Following is the composition of income (loss) before income tax expense (benefit):

Federal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Foreign. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Income (loss) before income taxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2019

$55.5
22.7

$78.2

2018

$ 12.2
101.9

$114.1

2017

$(133.2)
(99.4)

$(232.6)

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Following is the composition of income tax expense (benefit):

Current:

Federal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Foreign. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
State. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Total current tax expense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Deferred:

Federal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Foreign. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
State. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2017 Tax Act . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Total deferred tax expense (benefit) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2019

2018

2017

$ (5.5)
13.4
2.3

10.2

14.5
(7.5)
(6.9)
—

0.1

$ 45.1
45.5
(2.3)

88.3

(56.8)
(5.6)
1.7
—

(60.7)

$ —
91.6
(0.1)

91.5

42.6
(16.6)
(6.3)
(33.1)

(13.4)

Income taxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$10.3

$ 27.6

$ 78.1

Significant components of our deferred tax assets and liabilities as of December 31 are as follows:

Deferred tax assets:

Compensation and benefits. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accruals and reserves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tax credit carryovers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tax loss carryovers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inventories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Restructuring and other reserves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating lease liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Total gross deferred tax assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Valuation allowances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Total deferred tax assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Deferred tax liabilities:

Right-of-use assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Intangibles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Property and equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Total deferred tax liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2019

2018

$ 25.3
13.7
12.8
69.5
20.1
24.6
20.5
2.3

188.8
(32.7)

156.1

(20.5)
(134.5)
(56.4)
(0.6)

(212.0)

$ 32.2
26.9
6.2
17.4
18.3
6.0
—
20.1

127.1
(21.4)

105.7

—
(130.8)
(50.8)
(2.7)

(184.3)

Deferred tax liabilities - net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$ (55.9)

$ (78.6)

Deferred tax assets and liabilities reflect the impact of re-measurement resulting from the 2017 Tax

Act.

The deferred tax assets and related valuation allowance amounts for U.S. federal and state net
operating losses and tax credits shown above have been reduced for differences between financial
reporting and tax return filings.

At December 31, 2019, we have tax credit carryovers of $14.0 million available to reduce future
income taxes. The amount is comprised of foreign, U.S. federal and state credits. The foreign credits total
$5.1 million and if unused, will begin to expire in 2030. The U.S. federal credits total $3.2 million and if
unused, will begin to expire in 2030. The state credits total $5.7 million and if unused, will begin to expire
in 2020. The U.S. federal and state credits are subject to a full valuation allowance.

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At December 31, 2019, we had net operating loss carryovers and other carryovers for foreign, U.S.

federal and state income tax purposes of $348.4 million: $285.5 million will expire between 2020 and
2039; and $62.9 million of the carryovers have an indefinite carryforward period. Net operating losses and
other carryovers for foreign and state income tax purposes are subject to a partial valuation allowance.

The movements in the valuation allowance are as follows:

January 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjustment related to Separation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

January 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Increase(1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Release. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2019

2018

$(21.4)
—

(21.4)
(23.2)
11.9

$(127.7)
110.4

(17.3)
(5.8)
1.7

December 31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$(32.7)

$ (21.4)

(1)

The increase in the valuation allowance during 2019 is primarily attributable to the acquisition of Aratana Therapeutics, Inc.
and Prevtec Microbia Inc. (see Note 6: Acquisitions).

Prior to the IPO, we prepared the income tax amounts and balances based upon a separate return
methodology, as if we were separate taxpayers from Lilly. As a result, certain tax credits and net operating
loss carryovers are not available for use in future periods as they were used in Lilly consolidated or
combined tax return filings. Accordingly, as a result of the Separation, the tax credit and net operating loss
carryovers and related valuation allowance have been adjusted to reflect the balance after Separation.
These adjustments had no impact on income tax expense in the consolidated and combined financial
statements. The separation entries related to the valuation allowance were offset by $133.7 million, prior
to tax effect, of separation entries related to the removal of the net operating losses.

The 2017 Tax Act introduced international tax provisions that significantly change the U.S. taxation of

foreign earnings. At December 31, 2019, no U.S. taxes or foreign withholding taxes have been accrued
with respect to the $496.7 million in unremitted earnings of our foreign subsidiaries as they are
considered indefinitely reinvested for continued use in our foreign operations. It is not practicable to
determine the unrecognized deferred tax liability related to these earnings.

Cash payments of income taxes were as follows:

Cash payments of income taxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2019

$42.5

2018

$26.9

2017

$35.7

The following is a reconciliation of the income tax expense (benefit) applying the U.S. federal

statutory rate to income before income taxes to reported income tax expense:

Income tax at the U.S. federal statutory tax rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Add (deduct):

Taxation of international operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
State taxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Income tax credits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Non-deductible employee compensation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
IPO and separation costs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other permanent adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Change in uncertain tax positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Change in valuation allowance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2017 Tax Act . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2019

2018

2017

$ 16.4

$ 24.0

$ (81.4)

20.7
2.9
(9.8)
4.2
—
(4.2)
(14.7)
(5.2)
—

20.5
4.4
(17.3)
(1.9)
2.3
(1.0)
(1.7)
(1.7)
—

59.8
5.4
(1.8)
—
—
0.8
6.2
122.2
(33.1)

Income taxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$ 10.3

$ 27.6

$ 78.1

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A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of gross unrecognized tax benefits is as follows:

Beginning balance at January 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjustments related to Separation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Adjusted beginning balance at January 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Additions based on tax positions related to the current year . . . . . . . . . .
Changes for tax positions of prior years. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Settlements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changes related to the impact of foreign currency translation . . . . . . . . .

2019

$14.7
(2.2)

12.5
1.3
(1.2)
(4.3)
(0.1)

2018

$ 29.6
(17.6)

12.0
2.2
4.0
(3.0)
(0.5)

2017

$25.7
—

25.7
7.9
—
(4.0)
—

Ending balance at December 31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$ 8.2

$ 14.7

$29.6

The total amount of unrecognized tax benefits that, if recognized, would affect tax expense was
$8.2 million and $12.8 million at December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively. There were $1.9 million of
2018 unrecognized tax benefits which related to temporary differences which did not impact the effective
tax rate. Adjustments related to the Separation represent unrecognized tax benefits assumed by Lilly in
the Separation and have no impact on income tax expense in the consolidated and combined financial
statements.

We file income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction and various state, local and non-U.S.
jurisdictions. Prior to full separation, certain of these income tax returns were filed on a consolidated or
combined basis with Lilly.

We recognize both accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in income tax

expense (benefit). We recognized income tax expense (benefit) related to interest and penalties as
follows:

Income tax expense (benefit). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$(10.6)

2019

2018

$(2.5)

2017

$2.5

At December 31, 2019 and 2018, our accruals for the payment of interest and penalties totaled

$3.0 million and $13.3 million, respectively.

Note 16. Commitments and Contingencies

Legal matters

We are party to various legal actions in the normal course of business. In determining whether a
pending matter is significant for financial reporting and disclosure purposes, we consider both quantitative
and qualitative factors in order to assess materiality. We accrue for certain liability claims to the extent we
can formulate a reasonable estimate of their costs and there is a reasonable probability of incurring
significant costs or expenses. At December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, we had no liabilities
established related to litigation as there were no significant claims which were probable and estimable.
We have not historically had any significant litigation expense and are not currently subject to a significant
claim.

Bayer Animal Health acquisition financing

In connection with our pending acquisition of the animal health business of Bayer as discussed in

Note 6: Acquisitions, in August 2019, we entered into a commitment letter that provides for financing
consisting of up to $750 million in a revolving facility, $3.0 billion in a term facility, and $2.75 billion in a
senior secured bridge facility. In connection with the financing commitment letter, we will incur fixed
commitment fees of $40.4 million that will become due and payable upon the closing of the pending
acquisition or the termination of the Purchase Agreement with Bayer. These fees have not been recorded
on the consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2019. See Note 22: Subsequent Events for
updates regarding financing secured after the balance sheet date.

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Note 17. Geographic Information

We operate as a single operating segment engaged in the development, manufacturing, marketing

and sales of animal health products worldwide for both food animals and companion animals. Consistent
with our operational structure, our President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), as the chief operating
decision maker, makes resource allocation and business process decisions globally across our
consolidated business. Strategic decisions are managed globally with global functional leaders
responsible for determining significant costs/investments and with regional leaders responsible for
overseeing the execution of the global strategy. Our global research and development organization is
responsible for development of new products. Our manufacturing organization is responsible for the
manufacturing and supply of products and for the optimization of our supply chain. Regional leaders are
responsible for the distribution and sale of our products and for local direct costs. The business is also
supported by global corporate staff functions. Managing and allocating resources at the global corporate
level enables our CEO to assess the overall level of resources available and how to best deploy these
resources across functions, product types, regional commercial organizations and research and
development projects in line with our overarching long-term corporate-wide strategic goals, rather than on
a product or geographic basis. Consistent with this decision-making process, our CEO uses consolidated,
single-segment financial information for purposes of evaluating performance, allocating resources, setting
incentive compensation targets, as well as forecasting future period financial results.

Our products include Rumensin, Optaflexx, Denagard, Tylan, Maxiban and other products for

livestock and poultry, as well as Trifexis, Interceptor, Comfortis, Galliprant and other products for
companion animals.

We have a single customer that accounted for 12.9%, 11.9% and 12.9% of revenue for the years

ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017, respectively. The product sales resulted in accounts
receivable with this customer of $90.5 million and $96.4 million as of December 31, 2019 and 2018,
respectively.

We are exposed to the risk of changes in social, political and economic conditions inherent in foreign
operations and our results of operations and the value of our foreign assets are affected by fluctuations in
foreign currency exchange rates.

Selected geographic area information was as follows:

Revenue — to unaffiliated customers(1):

United States . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
International . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$1,524.7
1,546.3

$1,483.2
1,583.6

$1,373.0
1,516.0

Revenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$3,071.0

$3,066.8

$2,889.0

2019

2018

2017

Long-lived assets(2):

United States . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
United Kingdom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other foreign countries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$ 709.8
192.6
244.7

$ 602.6
187.5
195.8

$ 604.7
204.4
190.2

Long-lived assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$1,147.1

$ 985.9

$ 999.3

(1) Revenue is attributed to the countries based on the location of the customer.

(2)

Long-lived assets consist of property and equipment, net, and certain noncurrent assets, including right-of-use assets.

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Note 18. Retirement Benefits

Pension Plans

There are certain defined benefit pension plans that our employees participate in that are either
dedicated to our employees or where the plan assets and liabilities that relate to our employees were
legally required to transfer to Elanco at the time of our separation from Lilly. The plans in Switzerland
represent approximately 80% of our global benefit obligation. We use a measurement date of
December 31 to develop the change in benefit obligation, change in plan assets, funded status and
amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheets at December 31 for our defined benefit pension
plans, which were as follows:

2019

2018

Change in benefit obligation:

Benefit obligation at beginning of year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service cost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Interest cost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Actuarial loss (gain) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Benefits paid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Plan amendments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Foreign currency exchange rate changes and other adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$ 234.8
9.3
2.2
56.4
(5.5)
(74.7)
1.9

$ 258.6
11.3
2.5
(44.7)
(2.7)
—
9.8

Benefit obligation at end of year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

224.4

234.8

Change in plan assets:

Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Actual return on plan assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Employer contribution. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Benefits paid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Foreign currency exchange rate changes and other adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Fair value of plan assets at end of year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Funded status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Unrecognized net actuarial loss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Unrecognized prior service cost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

131.6
15.3
5.3
(5.5)
2.0

148.7

(75.7)
45.9
(74.1)

131.5
(10.2)
5.7
(2.7)
7.3

131.6

(103.2)
0.5
0.8

Net amount recognized . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$(103.9)

$(101.9)

Amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheet consisted of:

Noncurrent assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other current liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accrued retirement benefits. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accumulated other comprehensive (income) loss before income taxes . . . . . . . .

$

2.1
(0.3)
(77.5)
(28.2)

$

2.3
(0.3)
(105.2)
1.3

Net amount recognized . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$(103.9)

$(101.9)

The unrecognized net actuarial loss and unrecognized prior service cost for these pension plans

have not yet been recognized in net periodic pension costs and are included in accumulated other
comprehensive loss at December 31, 2019.

Pension plan amendment

In September 2019, we signed agreements under which certain defined pension benefits in
Switzerland transferred from the previous Lilly pension fund as of December 31, 2019 to a new Elanco
pension fund effective January 1, 2020. This resulted in a plan amendment during the period. The plan
amendment decreased our pension benefit obligation by approximately $21 million, consisting primarily of
a decrease in prior service costs of approximately $75 million, partially offset by a loss of approximately
$54 million driven by changes in certain assumptions. The net impact to accumulated other
comprehensive income was a gain of approximately $21 million, which will be amortized over the average
remaining service period of employees expected to receive benefits under the plans.

We do not expect any plan assets to be returned to us in 2020.

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The following represents our weighted-average assumptions related to these pension plans as of

December 31:

(Percents)

Discount rate for benefit obligation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Discount rate for net benefit costs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rate of compensation increase for benefit obligation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rate of compensation increase for net benefit costs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Expected return on plan assets for net benefit costs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2019

2018

2017

0.6%
1.4
2.3
2.2
4.0

1.5%
1.1
2.2
2.1
4.0

1.1%
1.0
2.1
3.1
4.4

We annually evaluate the expected return on the plan assets in these pension plans. In evaluating
the expected rate of return, we consider many factors, with a primary analysis of current and projected
market conditions; asset returns and asset allocations; and the views of leading financial advisers and
economists. We may also review our historical assumptions compared with actual results, as well as the
assumptions and trend rates utilized by similar plans, where applicable.

The following benefit payments, which reflect expected future service, as appropriate, are expected

to be paid as follows:

Benefit payments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2020

$7.9

2021

$8.6

2022

$8.4

2023

$8.0

2024

$8.1

2025-2029

$48.4

Amounts relating to these pension plans with projected benefit obligations in excess of plan assets

were as follows at December 31:

Projected benefit obligation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fair value of plan assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2019

$218.2
140.3

2018

$229.2
124.1

Amounts relating to these defined benefit pension plans with accumulated benefit obligations in

excess of plan assets were as follows at December 31:

Accumulated benefit obligation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fair value of plan assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2019

$203.9
140.3

2018

$194.3
124.1

The total accumulated benefit obligation for these defined benefit pension plans was $210.1 million

and $199.9 million at December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively.

Net pension expense related to these plans included the following components:

Service cost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Interest cost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Expected return on plan assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Amortization of prior service cost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Amortization of net actuarial loss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Net pension expense. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2019

$ 9.3
2.2
(4.2)
(1.7)
1.1
—

$ 6.7

2018

$11.3
2.5
(6.2)
0.2
1.9
0.5

$10.2

The following represents the amounts recognized for these plans in other comprehensive loss:

Actuarial gain (loss) arising during period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Prior year service cost during the year. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Amortization of prior service cost included in net loss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Amortization of net actuarial loss included in net loss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Foreign currency exchange rate changes and other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Total other comprehensive income (loss) during period . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2019

$(45.6)
74.7
(1.7)
1.1
1.0

$ 29.5

2018

$28.3
—
0.2
1.9
(1.9)

$28.5

2017

$10.5
1.8
(2.4)
0.1
1.4
—

$11.4

2017

$(17.0)
—
0.1
1.4
3.5

$(12.0)

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Benefit Plan Investments

Our benefit plan investment policies are set with specific consideration of return and risk

requirements in relationship to the respective liabilities. Our plan assets in our Switzerland pension plans
represent approximately 87% of our plan assets for these pension plans. Given the long-term nature of
our liabilities, these plans have the flexibility to manage an above-average degree of risk in the asset
portfolios. At the investment-policy level, there are no specifically prohibited investments. However, within
individual investment manager mandates, restrictions and limitations are contractually set to align with our
investment objectives, ensure risk control and limit concentrations.

We manage our portfolio to minimize concentration of risk by allocating funds within asset categories.
In addition, within a category we use different managers with various management objectives to eliminate
any significant concentration of risk.

The investment strategy is to diversify in five major categories with a designated percentage invested

in each including 5% liquidity, 36% fixed income securities, 32% equity securities, a share of 21% in real
estate and 6% in other alternative investments. Each category is diversified and comprised of the
following:

•

•

•

•

Liquidity - cash and cash equivalents

Fixed-income securities - Swiss bonds, global aggregates, global aggregate corporates,
emerging market local currencies and emerging markets hard currencies.

Equity investments - Swiss equities, global equities, low volatility equities (to reduce risk), and
emerging market equities.

Real estate - Swiss real estate and global real estate funds.

• Other investments - represents primarily investments in senior secured loans.
• We determine the fair value of the investments based on a market approach using quoted

market values, significant other observable inputs for identical or comparable assets or liabilities,
or discounted cash flow analysis for all investments except hedge funds, private equity-like
investments and real estate.

We determine the fair value of investments using the value reported by the partnership, adjusted for
known cash flows and significant events through our reporting date. Values provided by the partnerships
are primarily based on analysis of and judgments about the underlying investments. Inputs to these
valuations include underlying NAVs, discounted cash flow valuations, comparable market valuations, and
may also include adjustments for currency, credit, liquidity and other risks as applicable. The vast majority
of these private partnerships provide us with annual financial statements including their compliance with
fair valuation procedures consistent with applicable accounting standards.

We determine the fair value of real estate investments based on the NAV provided by the fund
manager. These NAVs are developed with inputs including discounted cash flow, independent appraisal
and market comparable analyses.

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The fair values of these pension plan assets as of December 31, 2019 by asset category are as

follows:

Fair Value Measurements Using

Asset Class
Cash and cash equivalents(2). . . . . . . . . . . . . $129.0
Public equity securities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.8
Fixed income:

Total

Developed markets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Emerging markets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2.5
9.1
4.3

Quoted Prices
in Active
Markets for
Identical Assets
(Level 1)

$129.0
1.9

2.1
8.8
0.9

Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $148.7

$142.7

Significant
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)

Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)

Investments
Valued at
Net Asset
Value(1)

$ —
—

—
0.3
3.4

$3.7

$—
—

—
—
—

$—

$ —
1.9

0.4
—
—

$2.3

(1) Certain investments that are measured at fair value using the NAV per share (or its equivalent) as a practical expedient have

not been classified in the fair value hierarchy.

(2) Switzerland plan assets were exiting the Lilly pension plan as of December 31, 2019. As a result, assets were converted to

cash and transferred to the new Elanco pension fund effective January 1, 2020.

No material transfers between Level 1, Level 2, or Level 3 occurred during the year ended

December 31, 2019. The activity in the Level 3 investments during the year ended December 31, 2019
was not material.

The fair values of these pension plan assets as of December 31, 2018 by asset category are as

follows:

Asset Class

Total

Public equity securities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 2.2
Fixed income:

Developed markets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Emerging markets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Private alternative investments:

Hedge funds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Equity-like funds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Real estate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

29.9
6.4

6.6
49.0
20.1
17.4

Fair Value Measurements Using

Quoted Prices
in Active
Markets for
Identical Assets
(Level 1)

Significant
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)

Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)

Investments
Valued at
Net Asset
Value(1)

$1.0

$ —

$—

$ 1.2

7.8
0.7

—
—
0.1
0.3

0.1
0.4

—
—
—
2.3

—
—

—
—
—
—

22.0
5.3

6.6
49.0
20.0
14.8

Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $131.6

$9.9

$2.8

$—

$118.9

(1) Certain investments that are measured at fair value using the NAV per share (or its equivalent) as a practical expedient have

not been classified in the fair value hierarchy.

No material transfers between Level 1, Level 2, or Level 3 occurred during the year ended

December 31, 2018. The activity in the Level 3 investments during the year ended December 31, 2018
was not material.

Contributions of $6.5 million to these pension plans are expected in 2020.

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Retiree Health Benefit Plan

There are two retiree health benefit plan where the plan liabilities that relate to our employees were
legally required to transfer to Elanco at the time of separation from Lilly. The accrued retirement benefits
for these plans were $4.7 million and $3.9 million as of December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively.

Defined Contribution Plans

Elanco has defined contribution savings plans that include certain employees worldwide. The
purpose of these plans is generally to provide additional financial security during retirement by providing
employees with an incentive to save. Our contributions to the plans are based on our employee
contributions and the level of our match. Expenses related to our employees under the plans totaled
$32.2 million, $20.9 million and $22.1 million for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018, and 2017,
respectively. The expense for our 401(k) plan increased in 2019 primarily due to an increase our match
and participant headcount.

Treatment of Lilly Plans

Prior to the Separation, our employees participated in defined benefit pension and other

postretirement plans sponsored by Lilly, which include participants of Lilly’s other business. Such plans
were accounted for as multiemployer plans in the combined financial statements and as a result, no asset
or liability was recorded by us to recognize the funded status of these plans.

We recorded expense of $4.0 million and $73.7 million for the years ended December 31, 2018 and

2017, respectively, relating to our employees’ participation in Lilly sponsored plans. The expense
recorded in 2017 included $67.0 million related to a curtailment loss and special termination benefits for
early retirement incentives offered by Lilly to our employees as part of a voluntary early retirement
program for the U.S. plan and which has been recorded in asset impairment, restructuring and other
special charges.

Note 19. Earnings Per Share

Basic Earnings Per Share

As discussed in Note 1, Elanco Parent was formed for the purpose of facilitating the IPO. Lilly held all

shares of Elanco Parent from the time of formation until the IPO.

Prior to IPO, there were an aggregate of 293,290,000 shares of our common stock held by Lilly
(which represents the 100 shares held by Lilly prior to giving effect to the 2,932,900-for-1 stock split that
occurred on September 19, 2018). In connection with the completion of the IPO, an additional 72,335,000
shares of our common stock were issued. Earnings per share was calculated based on the assumptions
that the shares held by Lilly were outstanding for all periods prior to IPO.

We compute basic earnings per share by dividing net earnings available to common shareholders by
the actual weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the reporting period. For the year
ended December 31, 2019, weighted average number of common shares outstanding used to calculate
basic earnings per share includes the impact of approximately 7.3 million shares that were issued during
the period in connection with the acquisition of Aratana. See Note 6: Acquisitions for further discussion.

Diluted Earnings Per Share

Elanco has common stock equivalents related to certain equity awards in stock-based compensation

arrangements. Diluted earnings per share reflects the potential dilution that could occur if holders of
unvested RSUs, PAs and stock options converted their holdings into common stock. The weighted
average number of potentially dilutive shares outstanding is calculated using the treasury stock method.

Weighted average diluted shares outstanding included common stock equivalents of 1.3 million for

2019. The dilutive impact for 2018 was immaterial.

Potential common shares that would have the effect of increasing diluted earnings per share are
considered to be anti-dilutive and as such, these shares are not included in the calculation of diluted

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earnings per share. For the year ended December 31, 2019, approximately 0.1 million shares of potential
common shares were excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share because their effect was
anti-dilutive.

Note 20. Related Party Agreements and Transactions

Transactions with Lilly Subsequent to Separation and Related to the Separation

Amounts due from/(due to) Lilly in connection with the Separation and agreed upon services as of

December 31 were as follows:

TSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Local country asset purchases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Total receivable from/(payable to) Lilly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2019

2018

$ 10.5
(15.8)
(11.1)

$(16.4)

$ (28.0)
(38.0)
(202.7)

$(268.7)

As described in Note 1, we completed an IPO in September 2018 and Lilly fully divested all
ownership of Elanco in March 2019. In connection with the Separation, we entered into various
agreements with Lilly related to the form of our separation and certain ongoing activities that will continue
for a period of time. These included, among others, a master separation agreement (MSA), a TSA and a
tax matters agreement. In addition, there was a portion of our operations for which the legal transfer of
our net assets did not occur prior to the Separation due to certain regulatory requirements in each of
these countries.

Transitional Services Agreement (TSA)

Historically, Lilly has provided us significant shared services and resources related to corporate
functions such as executive oversight, treasury, legal, finance, human resources, tax, internal audit,
financial reporting, information technology and investor relations, which we refer to collectively as the
‘‘Lilly Services.’’ Under the terms of the TSA, we will be able to use Lilly Services for a fixed term
established on a service-by-service basis. We will pay Lilly mutually agreed-upon fees for the Lilly
Services provided under the TSA, which will be based on Lilly’s cost (including third-party costs) of
providing the Lilly Services through March 31, 2021, and subject to a mark-up of 7% thereafter, with
additional inflation-based escalation beginning January 1, 2022. The fees under the TSA became payable
for all periods beginning after October 1, 2018.

Separation Activities

Subsequent to our IPO, there continue to be transactions between us and Lilly related primarily to the

completion of the local country asset purchases and finalization of assets and liabilities associated with
the legal separation from Lilly, combined income tax returns and the impact of the tax matters agreement,
historical Lilly retirement benefits, and centralized cash management. The net impact of these activities of
$51.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2019 has been reflected as Separation Activities within
shareholders’ equity. The most significant of these activities includes the finalization of the local country
valuation of business and the resulting impact on deferred tax assets and the impact of combined tax
returns.

Other Activities

We continue to share certain services and back office functions with Lilly, which in certain instances

result in Lilly paying costs for Elanco (e.g., utilities, local country operating costs, etc.) that are then
passed through to Elanco for reimbursement. These amounts are included in cash flows from operating
activities in our consolidated and combined statements of cash flows. In addition, we operate through a
single treasury settlement process and prior to the local country asset purchases (as described below)
continued to transact through Lilly’s processes in certain instances. As a result of these activities, there
were certain amounts of financing that occurred between Lilly and Elanco during the year ended
December 31, 2019. These amounts are included in cash flows from financing activities in our
consolidated and combined statements of cash flows.

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Local Country Asset Purchases

The legal transfer of certain of our net assets did not occur prior to the Separation due to certain

regulatory requirements in each of these countries. The related assets, liabilities, and results of
operations have been reported in our consolidated and combined financial statements, as we are
responsible for the business activities conducted by Lilly on our behalf and are subject to the risks and
entitled to the benefits generated by these operations and assets under the terms of the MSA. We held
restricted cash, and the associated payable to Lilly, at the date of Separation to fund the acquisition of
these assets. As of December 31, 2019, the majority of these assets have been legally acquired and the
remainder are expected to be purchased during 2020. Restricted cash and Payable to Lilly of
$11.1 million are recorded in the consolidated balance sheet for the remainder of the assets expected to
be purchased by the end of 2020.

Intellectual Property and Technology License Agreement.

We entered into an intellectual property and technology license agreement with Lilly immediately
prior to the completion of the IPO. Under the intellectual property and technology license agreement, Lilly
granted Elanco an exclusive, perpetual license to exploit products in the animal health field that utilize or
use certain of Lilly’s intellectual property (excluding trademarks). In addition, Lilly granted Elanco
non-exclusive, non-sublicensable license to screen certain compounds in Lilly’s compound libraries to
exploit products in the animal use certain of Lilly’s intellectual property. This screening license has an
initial term of two years, subject to three one-year extensions, each of which requires Lilly’s consent.

We also entered into a tax matters agreement (TMA), an employee matters agreement, a toll

manufacturing and supply agreement and a registration rights agreement with Lilly in connection with the
Separation.

Our consolidated and combined financial statement of operations includes revenue related to a toll
manufacturing agreement of $17.8 million and $7.0 million for the years ended December 31, 2019 and
2018, respectively. Also included are approximately $93.7 million and $28.1 million related to TSA charges
for 2019 and 2018, respectively.

Transactions with Lilly Prior to Separation

Prior to the IPO, we did not operate as a standalone business and had various relationships with Lilly
whereby Lilly provided services to us. The impact on our historical combined financial statements includes
the following:

Transfers to/from Lilly, net

As discussed in Note 2: Basis of Presentation, net parent company investment is primarily impacted

by contributions from Lilly, which are the result of treasury activity and net funding provided by or
distributed to Lilly. For the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017, net transfers (to)/from Lilly were
$(226.3) million and $873.3 million, respectively. The most significant activity impacting the 2017 transfer
was the financing by Lilly of our acquisition in the amount of $882.1 million for the acquisition of BIVIVP
as described in Note 6: Acquisitions. Other activities that impacted the net transfers (to)/from Lilly include
corporate overhead and other allocations, income taxes, retirement benefits, and centralized cash
management.

Corporate Overhead and Other Allocations

Prior to full separation, Lilly provided us certain services, including executive oversight, treasury,

legal, finance, human resources, tax, internal audit, financial reporting, information technology and
investor relations. We provide Lilly certain services related to manufacturing support. Our financial
statements reflect an allocation of these costs. When specific identification is not practicable, the
remainder have been allocated primarily on a proportional cost method on a basis of revenue or
headcount.

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The allocations of services from Lilly, prior to IPO, to us were reflected as follows in the combined

statements of operations:

Cost of sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Research and development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Marketing, selling and administrative. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2018(1)

$ 21.8
2.2
81.2

$105.2

2017

$ 31.8
2.8
117.1

$151.7

(1)

Through September 30, 2018

There were no allocations from Lilly to us reflected in the consolidated and combined statement of

operations for the year ended December 31, 2019.

We provided Lilly certain services related to manufacturing support. Allocations of manufacturing
support from us to Lilly were $3.7 million and $6.2 million for the years ended December 31, 2018 and
2017, respectively, which reduced the cost of sales in the consolidated and combined statements of
operations.

The financial information herein may not necessarily reflect our consolidated financial position,

results of operations and cash flows in the future or what they would have been if we had been a
separate, standalone entity during the periods presented. Management believes that the methods used to
allocate expenses are reasonable.

Stock-based Compensation

As discussed in Note 14: Stock-based Compensation, prior to full separation, our employees
participated in Lilly stock-based compensation plans, the costs of which were allocated to us and
recorded in cost of sales, research and development, and marketing, selling and administrative expenses
in the consolidated and combined statements of operations. The costs of such plans related to our
employees were $5.1 million, $26.0 million and $25.0 million for the years ended December 31, 2019,
2018 and 2017, respectively.

Retirement Benefits

As discussed in Note 18: Retirement Benefits, prior to full separation, our employees participated in

defined benefit pension and other post retirement plans sponsored by Lilly, the costs and benefits of
which were recorded in the consolidated and combined statement of operations in cost of sales, research
and development, and marketing, selling and administrative expenses. The costs/(benefits) of such plans
related to our employees were $(6.3) million and $73.7 million for the years ended December 31, 2018
and 2017, respectively.

Centralized Cash Management

Lilly uses a centralized approach to cash management and financing of operations. Until Separation,
the majority of our business was party to Lilly’s cash pooling arrangements to maximize Lilly’s availability
of cash for general operating and investing purposes. Under these cash pooling arrangements, cash
balances were swept regularly from our accounts. Cash transfers to and from Lilly’s cash concentration
accounts and the resulting balances at the end of each reporting period were reflected in net parent
company investment in the consolidated balance sheets.

Debt

Lilly’s third-party debt and the related interest expense were not allocated to us for any of the periods
presented as we were not the legal obligor of the debt and Lilly borrowings were not directly attributable to
our business.

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Note 21. Selected Quarterly Data (unaudited)

2019

Fourth

Third

Second

First

Revenue. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cost of sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating expenses(1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Asset impairment, restructuring, and other special charges . . . . . .
Interest expense, net of capitalized interest. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Income (loss) before income taxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Income tax (benefit) expense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Net income (loss) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Earnings (loss) per share—basic and diluted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$787.0
410.1
253.2
51.6
18.7
(4.3)
5.2
(9.5)
(0.03)

$771.3
360.4
262.2
77.2
18.7
(12.5)
(22.5)
10.0
0.03

$781.6
356.0
269.7
31.8
20.7
50.2
14.3
35.9
0.10

$731.1
343.8
245.2
24.9
20.8
44.8
13.3
31.5
0.09

2018

Fourth

Third

Second

First

Revenue. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cost of sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating expenses(1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Asset impairment, restructuring, and other special charges . . . . . .
Interest expense, net of capitalized interest. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Income (loss) before income taxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Income tax (benefit) expense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Net income (loss) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Earnings (loss) per share—basic and diluted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$799.3
412.5
246.2
46.0
21.0
(2.2)
(18.6)
16.4
0.04

$761.1
369.8
237.9
12.4
8.6
78.8
18.6
60.2
0.20

$770.2
431.5
252.5
68.0
—
(40.0)
22.8
(62.8)
(0.21)

$736.2
360.0
245.2
2.4
—
77.5
4.8
72.7
0.25

(1)

Includes research and development and marketing, selling, and administrative expenses.

Numbers may not add up to totals for each year due to rounding.

Note 22. Subsequent Events

Bayer Animal Health acquisition financing

Equity offerings

On January 22, 2020, we entered into an underwriting agreement in which we agreed to sell
approximately 22.7 million shares of our common stock at a public offering price of $32.00 per share.
In connection with the offering, we granted the underwriters an option to purchase up to an additional
2.3 million shares, which was exercised in full on January 23, 2020. As a result, we issued and sold a total
of approximately 25.0 million shares of our common stock. Total cash of $769.9 million was received upon
closing on January 27, 2020.

In addition, on January 22, 2020, we issued $550 million in tangible equity units (TEUs). We offered

11 million 5.00% TEUs at the stated amount of $50 per unit, composed of a prepaid stock purchase
contract and a senior amortizing note due February 1, 2023 (the mandatory settlement date). Total cash
of $530.1 million was received upon closing on January 27, 2020, which was comprised of $453.8 million
of prepaid stock purchase contracts and $76.3 million of senior amortizing notes, net of debt issuance
costs. Unless the stock purchase contracts are redeemed by us or settled earlier at the unit holder’s
option, they are mandatorily convertible into shares of our common stock at a minimum of 1.3021 shares
per purchase contract or a maximum of 1.5625 shares per purchase contract on the mandatory
settlement date. This corresponds to a minimum of 14.3 million shares and a maximum of 17.2 million
shares.

Debt activity

On January 31, 2020, we used a portion of the proceeds from the common stock and TEU issuances

to repay indebtedness outstanding under our existing term loan facility. We paid $372.4 million in cash,
composed of $371.4 million of principal and $1.0 million of accrued interest, resulting in a debt
extinguishment loss of $0.8 million, primarily related to the write-off of deferred debt issuance costs.

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On February 4, 2020, we successfully priced our senior secured credit facilities, consisting of the

following:

•

•

Term loan B facility with an aggregate principal amount of $4,275.0 million and a maturity of
seven years.

Revolving loan facility providing up to $750.0 million and a maturity of five years.

The term loan B facility was priced at par at LIBOR plus 175 basis points, and the revolving loan

facility is expected to bear interest at LIBOR plus an applicable margin ranging between 1.50% and
2.25% per annum based on our corporate family rating or corporate credit rating.

We intend to use the proceeds from the equity and debt activities to finance the cash portion of the

pending acquisition of Bayer’s animal health business and to pay related fees and expenses. As a result,
we have obtained substantially all of the financing necessary to consummate the acquisition and do not
currently intend to pursue any additional financing previously provided under the commitment letter
obtained in August 2019 (see Note 16: Commitments and Contingencies).

Divestitures

Osurnia and Capstar

In January 2020, we signed agreements to divest the worldwide rights to Osurnia and the U.S. rights

to Capstar for an aggregate of $230 million in all cash deals, with the intent to advance our efforts to
secure the necessary regulatory clearances for the pending acquisition of the Bayer animal health
business. The closing of these transactions is contingent on us entering into consent decrees with certain
agencies in connection with the pending acquisition as well as customary closing conditions. Both
divestitures are expected to close by the end of 2020.

The related assets met the assets held for sale criteria as of December 31, 2019. No adjustment was

required to record the assets at the lower of their carrying amounts or fair values less costs to sell on the
consolidated balance sheet. Assets and liabilities considered held for sale in connection with the
divestitures as of December 31, 2019 were included in the respective line items in the consolidated
balance sheet as follows:

Inventories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other intangibles, net. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Property and equipment, net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total assets held for sale. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Deferred taxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Total liabilities held for sale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$10.6
61.2
0.2
72.0

(1.4)

$ (1.4)

Other intangibles, net classified as held for sale primarily consist of marketed products. We

determined that the disposal of these net assets does not qualify for reporting as a discontinued operation
because it does not represent a strategic shift that has or will have a major effect on our operations and
financial results.

Vecoxan

In February 2020, we signed an agreement to divest the worldwide rights to Vecoxan for $55 million

in an all cash deal, with the intent to advance our efforts to secure the necessary regulatory clearances
for the pending acquisition of the Bayer animal health business. The closing of this transaction is
contingent on us entering into consent decrees with certain agencies in connection with the pending
acquisition as well as customary closing conditions. This divestiture is expected to close by the end of
2020.

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Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial

Disclosure

None

Item 9A. Controls and Procedures

Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Our management, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer,

has evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e)
under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (‘‘the Exchange Act’’)) as of the end of the period
covered by this report. Based on the evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer
have concluded that, as of the end of such period our disclosure controls and procedures are effective in
recording, processing, summarizing, and reporting, on a timely basis, information required to be disclosed
by us in the reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act, and that information is accumulated
and communicated to the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow
timely discussions regarding required disclosure.

Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting

Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over
financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(f)). Our management, with the participation of
our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, has evaluated the effectiveness of our internal
control over financial reporting based on the Internal Control-Integrated Framework issued by the
Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (2013 framework). The Company
acquired Aratana and Prevtec in July 2019, and management has excluded Aratana and Prevtec’s
internal control over financial reporting from our assessment of the effectiveness of our internal control as
of December 31, 2019. Aratana and Prevtec represent approximately 3 percent of consolidated total
assets and less than 1 percent of consolidated net sales as of and for the year ended December 31,
2019. Based on this evaluation, our management has concluded that, as of December 31, 2019, our
internal control over financial reporting was effective.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect
misstatements. In addition, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to
risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of
compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

Ernst & Young LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, has audited our consolidated

and combined financial statements and the effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting as of
December 31, 2019 as stated in their report which is included herein.

Changes in Internal Control

During the fourth quarter of 2019, there were no changes in our internal control over financial
reporting that materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over
financial reporting.

Item 9B. Other Information

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Shareholders and the Board of Directors of Elanco Animal Health Incorporated

Opinion on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

We have audited Elanco Animal Health Incorporated’s internal control over financial reporting as of
December 31, 2019, based on criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework issued by
the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (2013 framework) (the COSO
criteria). In our opinion, Elanco Animal Health Incorporated (the Company) maintained, in all material
respects, effective control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2019, based on the COSO criteria.

As indicated in the accompanying Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial
Reporting, management’s assessment of and conclusion on the effectiveness of internal control over
financial reporting did not include the internal controls of Aratana and Prevtec, which are included in the
2019 consolidated and combined financial statements of the Company and constituted 3% of total assets
as of December 31, 2019 and less than 1% of net sales for the year then ended. Our audit of internal
control over financial reporting of the Company also did not include an evaluation of the internal control
over financial reporting of Aratana and Prevtec.

We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting

Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB), the consolidated balance sheets of the Company as of
December 31, 2019 and 2018, the related consolidated and combined statements of operations,
comprehensive income (loss), equity and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended
December 31, 2019, and the related notes and our report dated February 28, 2020 expressed an
unqualified opinion thereon.

Basis for Opinion

The Company’s management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial
reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting included in
the accompanying Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility
is to express an opinion on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audit. We
are a public accounting firm registered with the PCAOB and are required to be independent with respect
to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and
regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require

that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal
control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects.

Our audit included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing
the risk that a material weakness exists, testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of
internal control based on the assessed risk, and performing such other procedures as we considered
necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.

Definition and Limitations of Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable
assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for
external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal
control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance
of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the
assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to
permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles,
and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with
authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance
regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s
assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

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Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect

misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk
that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance
with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

/s/ Ernst & Young LLP

Indianapolis, Indiana
February 28, 2020

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Part III

Item 10. Directors, Executive Officers, and Corporate Governance

Information on Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance can be found in the Proxy

Statement under ‘‘Governance.’’ That information is incorporated in this report by reference.

Item 11. Executive Compensation

Information on director compensation, executive compensation, and compensation committee
matters can be found in the Proxy Statement under ‘‘Director Compensation,’’ ‘‘Committees of the Board
of Directors - Compensation Committee,’’ ‘‘Compensation Discussion and Analysis,’’ and ‘‘Executive
Compensation Tables.’’ That information is incorporated in this report by reference.

Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related

Stockholder Matters

Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management

Information relating to ownership of the company’s common stock by management and by persons

known by the company to be the beneficial owners of more than five percent of the outstanding shares of
common stock is found in the Proxy Statement under ‘‘Ownership of Company Stock.’’ That information is
incorporated in this report by reference.

Securities Authorized for Issuance Under Equity Compensation Plans

Information about our compensation plans under which shares of our common stock have been
authorized for issuance as of December 31, 2019 can be found in the Proxy Statement under ‘‘Securities
Authorized for Issuance Under Equity Compensation Plans’’ and is incorporated in this report by
reference.

Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence

Related Person Transactions

Information relating to related person transactions and the board’s policies and procedures for
approval of related person transactions can be found in the Proxy Statement under ‘‘Transactions with
Related Persons.’’ That information is incorporated in this report by reference.

Director Independence

Information relating to director independence can be found in the Proxy Statement under ‘‘Director

Independence’’ and is incorporated in this report by reference.

Item 14. Principal Accountant Fees and Services

Information related to the fees and services of our principal independent accountants, Ernst &

Young LLP, can be found in the Proxy Statement under ‘‘Proxy Item No. 2. Proposal to Ratify the
Appointment of Principal Independent Auditor.’’ That information is incorporated in this report by
reference.

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Part IV

Item 15. Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules

1. Financial Statements

The following consolidated combined financial statements of the company and its subsidiaries are

found at Item 8:

•

•

•

•

•

•

Consolidated and Combined Statements of Operations—Years Ended December 31, 2019,
2018, and 2017

Consolidated and Combined Statements of Comprehensive Income—Years Ended
December 31, 2019, 2018, and 2017

Consolidated Balance Sheets—December 31, 2019 and 2018

Consolidated and Combined Statements of Equity—Years Ended December 31, 2019, 2018,
and 2017

Consolidated and Combined Statements of Cash Flows—Years Ended December 31, 2019,
2018, and 2017

Notes to Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements

2. Financial Statement Schedules

The consolidated and combined financial statement schedules of the company and its subsidiaries
have been omitted because they are not required, are inapplicable, or are adequately explained in the
financial statements.

Financial statements of interests of 50 percent or less, which are accounted for by the equity method,

have been omitted because they do not, considered in the aggregate as a single subsidiary, constitute a
significant subsidiary.

3. Exhibits

The following exhibits are either filed or furnished herewith (as applicable) or, if so indicated,

incorporated by reference to the documents indicated in parentheses, which have previously been filed or
furnished with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Exhibit
Number

2.1

2.2

2.3

2.4

Description

Agreement and Plan of Merger by and among Elanco Animal Health Incorporated, Elanco
Athens Inc. and Aratana Therapeutics, Inc., dated April 26, 2019 (incorporated by reference
to Exhibit 2.1 of the Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on April 26, 2019).

Share and Asset Purchase Agreement, dated as of August 20, 2019, between Bayer
Aktiengesellschaft and Elanco Animal Health Incorporated (incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 2.1 of the Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on August 20, 2019).

Amendment No. 1 to Share and Asset Purchase Agreement, dated as of October 15, 2019,
between Bayer Aktiengesellschaft and Elanco Animal Health Incorporated (incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 2.1 of the Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on October 17,
2019).

Amendment No. 2 to Share and Asset Purchase Agreement, dated as of January 17, 2020,
between Bayer Aktiengesellschaft and Elanco Animal Health Incorporated (incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 2.1 of the Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on January 17,
2020).

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Exhibit
Number

2.5

3.1

3.2

4.1

4.2

4.3

4.4

4.5

4.6

10.1

10.2

10.3

10.4

Description

Annex 27 to the Share and Asset Purchase Agreement, dated as of August 20, 2019,
between Bayer Aktiengesellschaft and Elanco Animal Health Incorporated (Incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 4.3 of the Registration Statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-235991)
filed with the SEC on January 21, 2020).

Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of Elanco Animal Health Incorporated,
effective September 18, 2018 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of the Current Report
on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on September 26, 2018).

Amended and Restated Bylaws of Elanco Animal Health Incorporated, effective August 8,
2019 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of the Current Report on Form 8-K filed with
the SEC on August 9, 2019).

Form of Certificate of Common Stock (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 of Amendment
No. 1 to Registration Statement on Form S-1 (Registration No. 333-226536) filed with the
SEC on August 28, 2018).

Indenture, dated August 28, 2018, between Elanco Animal Health Incorporated and Deutsche
Bank Trust Company Americas, as trustee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 of
Amendment No. 1 to Registration Statement on Form S-1 (Registration No. 333-226536) filed
with the SEC on August 28, 2018).

First Supplemental Indenture, dated August 28, 2018, between Elanco Animal Health
Incorporated and Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, as trustee (incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 4.3 of Amendment No. 1 to Registration Statement on Form S-1
(Registration No. 333-226536) filed with the SEC on August 28, 2018).

Second Supplemental Indenture, dated as of January 27, 2020, between Elanco Animal
Health Incorporated and Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, as trustee, including the
form of amortizing note (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.4 of Current Report on
Form 8-K filed with the SEC on January 27, 2020).

Purchase Contract Agreement, dated as of January 27, 2020, between Elanco Animal Health
Incorporated and Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, as purchase contract agent, as
attorney-in-fact for holders of the purchase contracts referred to therein and as trustee under
the indenture referred to therein, including the form of unit and form of purchase contract
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 of Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on
January 27, 2020).

Description of Securities (filed herewith)

Master Separation Agreement, dated September 24, 2018, between Eli Lilly and Company
and Elanco Animal Health Incorporated (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the
Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on September 26, 2018).

Transitional Services Agreement, dated September 24, 2018, between Eli Lilly and Company
and Elanco Animal Health Incorporated (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of the
Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on September 26, 2018).

Tax Matters Agreement, dated September 24, 2018, between Eli Lilly and Company and
Elanco Animal Health Incorporated (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 of the Current
Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on September 26, 2018).

Employee Matters Agreement, dated September 24, 2018, between Eli Lilly and Company
and Elanco Animal Health Incorporated (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 of the
Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on September 26, 2018).

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Exhibit
Number

10.5

10.6

10.7

10.8

10.9

10.10

10.11

10.12

10.13

10.14

10.15

10.16

Description

Toll Manufacturing and Supply Agreement, dated September 24, 2018, between Eli Lilly
Export S.A. and Elanco UK AH Limited (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 of the
Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on September 26, 2018).

Transitional Trademark License Agreement, dated September 24, 2018, among Eli Lilly and
Company, Elanco Animal Health Incorporated and Elanco US Inc. (incorporated by reference
to Exhibit 10.7 of the Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on September 26, 2018).

Intellectual Property and Technology License Agreement, dated September 24, 2018, among
Eli Lilly and Company, Elanco Animal Health Incorporated and Elanco US Inc. (incorporated
by reference to Exhibit 10.8 of the Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on
September 26, 2018).

Revolving Loan Credit Agreement, dated as of September 5, 2018, among Elanco Animal
Health Incorporated, as borrower, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent and
the other Lenders party thereto (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.24 of Amendment
No. 2 to Registration Statement on Form S-1 (Registration No. 333-226536) filed with the
SEC on September 6, 2018).

First Amendment to Revolving Loan Credit Agreement, dated as of September 5, 2018,
among Elanco Animal Health Incorporated, as borrower, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as
administrative agent and the other Lenders party thereto (incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 10.1 of the Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on December 20, 2019).

Term Loan Credit Agreement, dated as of September 5, 2018, among Elanco Animal Health
Incorporated, as borrower, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent and the
other Lenders party thereto (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.25 of Amendment No. 2
to Registration Statement on Form S-1 (Registration No. 333-226536) filed with the SEC on
September 6, 2018).

First Amendment to Term Loan Credit Agreement, dated as of September 5, 2018, among
Elanco Animal Health Incorporated, as borrower, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as
administrative agent and the other Lenders party thereto (incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 10.2 of the Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on December 20, 2019).

2018 Elanco Stock Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.3 of Registration Statement
on Form S-8 (Registration No. 333-227447) filed with the SEC on September 20, 2018).*

Elanco Animal Health Incorporated Directors’ Deferral Plan as amended (incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on May 14,
2019)*

Director Letter Agreement between Emu Holdings Company and R. David Hoover, dated as
of May 25, 2018 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.19 of Elanco Animal Health
Incorporated’s registration statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-226536) filed with the SEC
on August 2, 2018)*

Form of 2018 Change in Control Severance Pay Plan for Select Employees (incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.20 of Amendment No. 1 to Elanco Animal Health Incorporated’s
registration statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-226536) filed with the SEC on August 28,
2018).*

Form of Elanco Animal Health Incorporated Restricted Stock Unit Awards Agreement
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.21 of Amendment No. 1 to Elanco Animal Health
Incorporated’s registration statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-226536) filed with the SEC
on August 28, 2018).*

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Exhibit
Number

10.17

10.18

10.19

10.20

10.21

10.22

10.23

10.24

10.25

10.26

10.27

10.28

10.29

Description

Form of Elanco Animal Health Incorporated Nonqualified Stock Option Award Agreement
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.22 of Amendment No. 1 to Elanco Animal Health
Incorporated’s registration statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-226536) filed with the SEC
on August 28, 2018).*

Retention Bonus Agreement, dated October 18, 2018, by and between Elanco US Inc. and
Todd S. Young (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to Elanco Animal Health
Incorporated’s Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on October 30, 2018).*

Employment Offer Letter with Mr. Todd S. Young, dated October 15, 2018, by and between
Elanco US Inc. and Todd S. Young (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Elanco
Animal Health Incorporated’s Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on October 30, 2018).*

Form of Performance Award Agreement (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to
Form 8-K filed with the SEC on February 19, 2019)*

Form of Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to
Form 8-K filed with the SEC on February 19, 2019)*

Form of Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.22
to Annual Reporting on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on February 20, 2019)*

Form of Replacement Performance Award Agreement for Certain Named Executive Officers
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.23 to Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC
on February 20, 2019)*

Form of Replacement Performance Award Agreement for Jeffery N. Simmons (incorporated
by reference to Exhibit 10.24 to Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on
February 20, 2019)*

Form of Replacement Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement for Certain Named Executive
Officers (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.25 to Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with
the SEC on February 20, 2019)*

The Elanco Corporate Bonus Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.16 of Elanco
Animal Health Incorporated’s registration statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-226536))*

Form of Elanco Animal Health Incorporated Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement for
non-employee directors with respect to annual awards (incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 10.2 of the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q with the SEC on May 14, 2019).*

Form of Elanco Animal Health Incorporated Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement for
non-employee directors with respect to one-time founder award (incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 10.3 of the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on May 14, 2019).*

Elanco Animal Health Incorporated Replacement Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement,
dated March 12, 2019, by Elanco Animal Health Incorporated (incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 10.4 of the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on May 14, 2019).*

10.30

Elanco Animal Health Incorporated Executive Deferral Plan (incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 10.1 of the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on August 13, 2019)

21.1

23.1

31.1

Subsidiaries of Elanco Animal Health Incorporated (filed herewith)

Consent of Ernst & Young LLP (filed herewith)

Section 302 Certification of the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley
Act of 2002 (filed herewith).

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Exhibit
Number

31.2

Section 302 Certification of the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley
Act of 2002 (filed herewith).

Description

32

Certification of the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18
U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
(filed herewith).

101

Interactive Data Files.

*

Management contracts or compensatory plans or arrangements

Item 16. Form 10-K Summary

Not applicable.

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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this
Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

Signatures

ELANCO ANIMAL HEALTH INCORPORATED
(Registrant)

Date:

February 28, 2020

/s/ Jeffrey N. Simmons

Jeffrey N. Simmons
President and Chief Executive Officer

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed

below by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities and on the dates
indicated.

/s/ Jeffrey N. Simmons

Date: February 28, 2020

Jeffrey N. Simmons
President and Chief Executive Officer (principal executive officer)

and Director

/s/ Todd S. Young

Todd S. Young
Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer (principal financial

officer)

/s/ James M. Meer

James M. Meer
Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer (principal accounting

officer)

/s/ R. David Hoover

R. David Hoover
Chairman of the Board

/s/ Kapila Kapur Anand

Kapila Kapur Anand
Director

/s/ John P. Bilbrey

John P. Bilbrey
Director

/s/ Art A. Garcia

Art A. Garcia
Director

/s/ Michael J. Harrington

Michael J. Harrington
Director

Date: February 28, 2020

Date: February 28, 2020

Date: February 28, 2020

Date: February 28, 2020

Date: February 28, 2020

Date: February 28, 2020

Date: February 28, 2020

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/s/ Deborah T. Kochevar

Deborah T. Kochevar
Director

/s/ Lawrence E. Kurzius

Lawrence E. Kurzius
Director

/s/ Kirk McDonald

Kirk McDonald
Director

/s/ Denise Scots-Knight Ph.D.

Denise Scots-Knight
Director

Date: February 28, 2020

Date: February 28, 2020

Date: February 28, 2020

Date: February 28, 2020

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SECURITIES INFORMATION 

COMMON STOCK 
Listed on the New York Stock Exchange – trading symbol ELAN.

Tangible Equity Units listed on the New York Stock Exchange –  
trading symbol ELAT.

SHAREHOLDERS OF RECORD 
As of March 16, 2020, there were 398,799,023 shares outstanding.

CORPORATE INFORMATION 
CORPORATE OFFICE 
Elanco Animal Health 
2500 Innovation Way 
Greenfield, IN 46140 USA  
Phone: 1 (877) 352-6261

ELANCO CONTACTS
Colleen Parr Dekker  
Head, Global Corporate Communications   
Phone: 1 (317) 989-7011 
Email: parr_dekker_colleen@elanco.com

Jim Greffet  
Head, Investor Relations 
Phone: 1 (317) 383-9935 
Email: greffet_james_f@elanco.com

Darlene Quashie Henry  
Deputy General Counsel, Securities  
and Corporate Transactions 
Phone: 1 (317) 276-4606 
Email: darlene.henry@elanco.com

EFFECT OF PRICE/RATE/VOLUME ON REVENUE
FY 2019
Millions

REVENUE

PRICE FX RATE VOLUME TOTAL

CER*

Core Revenue

$2,991.3

Strategic Exits

79.7

TOTAL ELANCO

$3,071.0

2%

0%

2%

(2)%

1%

1%

3%

0%

(15)%

(15)% (15)%

(2)%

0%

0%

2%

Note: Numbers may not add due to rounding; *CER = Constant exchange rate

RECONCILIATION OF GAAP REPORTED TO NON-GAAP EPS

FULL-YEAR

As Reported EPS

Cost of sales 1

Amortization of intangible assets

Asset impairments, restructuring  
and other special charges 2

Other-net, (income) expense 3

Provision for tax on income

Total Adjustments to EPS

Impact of adjusted weighted shares 
outstanding: basic and diluted

ADJUSTED EPS

Note: Numbers may not add due to rounding. 

2019

$0.18

-

0.54

0.50

0.02

(0.19)

$0.88

2018

$0.28

0.10

0.54

0.35

0.11

(0.16)

$0.94

-

(0.04)

$1.06

$1.18

Cost of Sales: Charges associated with amortization of inventory fair value adjustments recorded 
from the acquisitions of Aratana and Prevtec and inventory adjustments for the suspension 
of commercial activities of Imrestor® (2018); and charges primarily associated with inventory 
adjustments related to the suspension of commercial activities for Imrestor, as well as the  
closure of the Larchwood, Iowa, facility (2018).

Assets impairments: Charges associated with integration efforts and external costs related to the  
acquisition of businesses and charges primarily related to independent stand-up costs and other 
related activities, facility exit costs and asset impairments, and severance, partially offset by 
favorable adjustments from reversals for severance programs (2019); Charges associated with 
integration efforts and external costs related to the acquisition of businesses and charges  
primarily related to independent stand-up costs and other related activities, facility exit costs  
and asset impairments, and severance, partially offset by the gain on the sale of our Cali,  
Colombia facility (2018).

Other-net: Expenses resulting from an increase in the Aratana contingent consideration and the 
write-off of marketing authorizations as a result of the acquisition of Prevtec (2019). Expenses 
resulting from an increase in the Aratana contingent consideration and expenses related to 
ongoing integration activities (2018)

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
The Elanco 2019 Annual Report contains forward-looking statements  
as defined by federal securities laws. Important factors that could  
cause future results to differ materially from those projected in the  
forward-looking statements are discussed in Elanco's 2019 Form 10-K.

TRANSFER AGENT AND REGISTRAR
Communications concerning shareholder address changes, stock 
transfers, changes of ownership, lost stock certificates, payment  
of dividends, dividend check replacements, duplicate mailings or  
other account services should be directed to the following:

MAILING ADDRESSES
Shareholder correspondence 
should be mailed to:

Computershare  
C/O: Shareholder Services  
PO Box 505000  
Louisville, KY 40233-5000

Overnight correspondence 
should be sent to: 

Computershare 
C/O: Shareholder Services 
462 South 4th Street 
Suite 1600 
Louisville, KY 40202

Toll Free: 1 (800) 736-3001 
Toll: 1 (781) 575-3100 
Email: webqueries@computershare.com 
Internet: www.computershare.com/investor

ADJUSTED EBITDA RECONCILIATION

Sales

Reported Net Income

Reported EBITDA

Adjustments to EBITDA

Adjusted EBITDA

ADJUSTED EBITDA MARGIN

2018

2019

$3,066.8 

$3,071.0 

$86.5 

$436.0 

$207.8 

$643.8 

21.0%

$67.9 

$471.5 

$191.3 

$662.8 

21.6%

Note: See the Form 8-K furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission by Elanco on 
February 19, 2020, which contains the reconciliation table for the non-GAAP information 
presented in this table. 

FULL-YEAR INCOME STATEMENT NOTES

YTD 2019  
NON-GAAP INFORMATION HAS BEEN ADJUSTED TO EXCLUDE:
Cost of sales charges associated with amortization of inventory fair value adjustments 
recorded from the acquisitions of Aratana and Prevtec ($0.6 million) and inventory 
adjustments for the suspension of commercial activities of Imrestor® ($0.2 million).

Asset impairments, restructuring, and other special charges expenses associated  
with integration efforts and external costs related to the acquisition of businesses 
and charges primarily related to independent stand-up costs and other related 
activities ($144.7 million), facility exit costs and asset impairments ($32.6 million),  
and severance ($19.5 million), partially offset by favorable adjustments from  
reversals for severance programs ($11.3 million) and an add-back for accelerated 
depreciation of certain assets ($3.0 million.)

Other-net, (income) expense charges resulting from an increase in the Aratana 
contingent consideration ($7.5 million) and the write-off of marketing authorizations 
as a result of the acquisition of Prevtec ($0.5 million).

YTD 2018  
NON-GAAP INFORMATION HAS BEEN ADJUSTED TO EXCLUDE:
Cost of sales charges primarily associated with inventory adjustments related to the 
suspension of commercial activities for Imrestor ($34.7 million), as well as the closure 
of the Larchwood, Iowa, facility ($3.9 million). 

Asset impairments, restructuring, and other special charges expenses associated with 
integration efforts and external costs related to the acquisition of businesses and 
charges primarily related to independent stand-up costs and other related activities 
($26.5 million), facility exit costs and asset impairments ($88.3 million), and severance 
($15.5 million), partially offset by the gain on the sale of our Cali, Colombia facility 
($1.5 million).

Other-net, (income) expense charges resulting from an increase in the Aratana 
contingent consideration ($38.7 million) and expenses related to ongoing integration 
activities ($1.7 million).

Income tax represents the income tax expense associated with the adjusted items.

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