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iMProviNG LiveS...

Hikma PHarmaceuticals Plc
annual rePort 2012

 
 
 
 
 
who we are...

Hikma PHarmaceuticals Plc

Since hikma was founded, it has rapidly 
grown to become a successful multinational 
pharmaceutical group with operations across  
the Middle east and North africa, the United 
States and europe. our business has a broad 
product portfolio, selling a wide range of branded 
and non-branded generics as well as innovative, 
patented products under license. our robust  
and diversified business model has quality at  
the heart of everything we do and will enable us 
to maintain our track record of strong growth. 

For more inFormation, visit our website

www.hikMa.coM

how & where we are
improving Lives

2012 CONTENTS

improving Lives...

Strengthening our  
leading position  
in the MENA region

See page 12

improving Lives...

Extending our  
reach and diversity  
through partnerships

See page 24

improving Lives...

Leveraging our  
expertise and capacity  
in the US market

See page 32

overview

02 / how we performed in 2012

04 / Chairman’s statement 

strategiC review

07 / BUsiness modeL

08 / groUp at a gLanCe

10 / Chief exeCUtive offiCer’s review

17 / Key performanCe indiCators

BUsiness and  
finanCiaL review

21 / Branded

26 / injeCtaBLes

30 / generiCs

34 / groUp performanCe
38 / prinCipaL risKs and UnCertainties

sUstainaBiLity

41 /  ensUring the sUstainaBiLity  

of oUr BUsiness

Corporate governanCe

56 / aBoUt this governanCe report

58 / governanCe report

72 / Committee reports

82 / remUneration report

104 / direCtors’ responsiBiLities

finanCiaL statements

112 / independent aUditor’s report

113 /  ConsoLidated finanCiaL 

statements

118 /  notes to the ConsoLidated 
finanCiaL statements

157 / Company finanCiaL statements

160 /  notes to the Company finanCiaL 

statements

164 / sharehoLder information

iBC /  prinCipaL groUp Companies – 

advisers

1

improving Lives...

Developing our global  
product range in growing 
therapeutic areas

See page 18

improving Lives...

Increasing the scale  
of our specialty  
Injectables business

See page 28

improving Lives...

Building on our world-class 
manufacturing and  
API sourcing capabilities

See page 52

Hikma PHarmaceuticals Plc / annual rePort 2012how we performed in 2012

another 
sUCCessfUL year

hiKma deLivered exCeLLent  
revenUe and earnings growth  

2012

rEvENUE

2007–12 

2012 

rEvENUE CAgr

ADjUSTED OPEr ATINg MArgIN

$1,108.7m

+19.8%

17.5%

2012 

2012 

2012 

PrODUCTS MArkETED

OPEr ATINg CASH fLOw

EMPLOyEES

826

$182.2m

6,649

2012 REVENUE BY SEGMENT (%)

2012 REVENUE BY REGION (%)

4

1

3

1. Branded

2. Injectables

3. Generics

4. Others

47.7%

42.4%

9.4%

0.5%

3

1

1. MENA*

2. US

3. Europe
  and the rest
  of the world

55.8%

36.1%

8.1%

2

2

* Middle East and North Africa region (“MENA”)

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2012 highLights

REVENUE ($ MILLION)

+20.8%

12

11

EBITDA2 ($ MILLION)

+35.9%

12

11

ADJUSTED1 OPERATING PROFIT 
($ MILLION)

+32.9%

1,108.7

918.0

12

11

PROFIT ATTRIBUTABLE TO 
SHAREHOLDERS ($ MILLION)

+25.2%

225.2

165.7

12

11

DIVIDEND PER SHARE (CENTS)

EARNINGS PER SHARE (CENTS)

+23.1%

12

11

+23.8%

16.0

13.0

12

11

1  Before the amortisation of intangible assets (excluding software) and exceptional items

2  Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation

193.8

145.8

100.3

80.1

51.1

41.3

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Hikma PHarmaceuticals Plc / annual rePort 2012Chairman's statement

an exCeLLent 
performanCe

we deLivered very strong growth in 2012,  
with revenUe Up 21% and eps Up 24%

samih darwazah 
Non-Executive Chairman

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TOTAL SHAREHOLDER 
RETURN FROM 
JANUARY 2007 (%) 

+123%

200

150

100

50

0

-50

-100

HIKMA PHARMACEUTICALS PLC

FTSE 350
PHARMACEUTICALS & 
BIOTECHNOLOGY

JAN 07

JAN 08

JAN 09

JAN 10

JAN 11

JAN 12

JAN 13

FTSE 250

Our robust business model continues to  
drive high growth as we leverage our diverse 
geographic presence, broad product portfolio 
and high quality manufacturing facilities. 
Our business in MENA grew by over  

20% in 2012. we are seeing the results of  
our steadfast commitment to the region, 
demonstrated by the ongoing investment 
we have been making in these markets. 
we continue to be the leading regional 
manufacturer in MENA and we remain focused 
on strengthening our presence in our key 
markets through capital expenditure and 
acquisitions. Our investment has continued in 
2013 with the acquisition of the Egyptian 
Company for Pharmaceuticals and Chemical 
Industries (“EPCI”), which adds new products 
and manufacturing capabilities in Egypt. 
During 2012, we made excellent  
progress developing our global Injectables 
business. we achieved strong revenue growth 
and delivered transformational improvements 
to our manufacturing operations, enabling a 
step-change in the profitability of this business. 
we maintained our track record of excellent 
regulatory compliance in our Injectables 
facilities and proved ourselves to be a reliable 
supplier of high quality injectable products 
during a challenging time in the US market. 
we are encouraged by the prospects for the 
global Injectables market and believe our 
Injectables business is well positioned for strong 
growth over the medium and long-term. 

Our US oral generics business performed 
below our expectations in 2012, due to 
ongoing compliance work at our Eatontown 
facility. Towards the end of the year, the Board 
initiated a review of the strategic options for 
this business, which has now been completed. 
following this review, remediation of the 
Eatontown facility remains the priority, as 
does bringing the facility back to profitability. 
At the same time, we have initiated strategic 
discussions with third parties to evaluate 
alternative options for the business. 

As part of our strategy of investing in  
our people and in recognition of the importance 
of having highly trained and dedicated 
employees, we are focused on ensuring  
that middle management take on greater 
responsibility and authority. In 2012, we 
launched a leadership training programme for 
middle managers with the American University 
of Beirut (AUB) to provide them with the 
knowledge and skills required for current and 
future positions within Hikma. 

As we train and empower our managers, 

we ensure that Hikma’s values continue  
to be well communicated and understood  
by all of our people. During 2012, the Board 
initiated a comprehensive review of our  
Code of Conduct. we have since adopted  
and published an enhanced Code that 
demonstrates our commitment to upholding 
the highest standards of integrity and 
transparency across the group.

I was extremely pleased that our commitment 

to our local businesses and sustainability was 
recognised when we received the 2012 IfC 

Client Leadership Award for our sustainable 
development initiatives, excellence in  
corporate governance and commitment to 
local communities. we were also awarded 
Healthcare Company of the year by Arabian 
Business Achievement Awards, where we 
were chosen from among 900 candidates. 
This award was presented in recognition 
of Hikma’s performance and growth as 
a listed company. 

The Board is recommending a final 

dividend of 10.0 cents per share (approximately 
6.7 pence per share), which will make a 
dividend for the full year of 16.0 cents per 
share, an increase of 23% on 2011. 
The proposed final dividend will be paid on 
23 May 2013 to shareholders on the register 
on 19 April 2013, subject to approval by 
shareholders at the Annual general Meeting.
from 1 january 2007 through to the end 
of 2012, we have delivered a total shareholder 
return of 123%. we are delighted with this 
performance, which exceeds that of the  
fTSE 250 index and the fTSE Pharmaceutical 
index, which gave a total shareholder return  
of 31% and 41% respectively, over the  
same period.

Our ongoing commitment to our MENA 
business and the investment we have made 
in our global Injectables business means we 
are well positioned to drive continued growth 
in 2013 and beyond.

samih darwazah 
Non-Executive Chairman

5

Hikma PHarmaceuticals Plc / annual rePort 2012strategiC 
review

a diversified BUsiness modeL  
and proven strategy for  
deLivering growth and  
Creating sharehoLder vaLUe

6  HIkMA PHArMACEUTICALS PLC  /  ANNUAL rEPOrT 2012

strategiC review

BUsiness modeL

oUr aim is to improve the Lives of oUr patients  
aCross oUr gLoBaL marKets

we achieve this through our robust and diversified business model. By selling both innovative and generic 
products and establishing a unique and differentiated market position, we are able to drive strong and 
sustainable growth, increase patients’ access to high quality, affordable medicines and create shareholder value.

how we Create vaLUe

OUr AIM IS TO...

wE ACHIEvE THIS THrOUgH OUr...

wE AIM TO DELIvEr...

improve  
Lives 
aCross  
oUr 
gLoBaL 
marKets

HIgH qUALITy, AffOrDABLE gENErICS

PATIENT  
BENEfITS

INNOvATIvE IN-LICENSED PrODUCTS

PrODUCTS TAILOrED TO PATIENT NEEDS

HIgH qUALITy MANUfACTUrINg

BrOAD r&D CAPABILITIES

ExPErIENCED SALES & MArkETINg TEAMS

STrONg PArTNErSHIPS wITH LICENSOrS

DEDICATED EMPLOyEES

SUSTAINABLE grOwTH

ESTABLISHED LOCAL PrESENCE

fINANCIAL  
BENEfITS

STrONg PrOfITABILITy

SHArEHOLDEr vALUE

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Hikma PHarmaceuticals Plc / annual rePort 2012groUp at a gLanCe

what we do 
& where

we deveLop, manUfaCtUr e and marKet a Broad r ange of  
Br anded and non-Br anded generiC pharmaCeUtiCaL prodUCts 
aCross the middLe east and north afriCa, the United states  
and eUrope. we are aLso a Leading LiCensing partner in the  
mena region. oUr oper ations span over 45 CoUntries and are 
CondUCted throUgh three BUsiness segments

COrE BUSINESS DIvISION:

gEOgrAPHICAL ArEA: 

generiCs

SELLINg OrAL gENErIC 
PrODUCTS ACrOSS THE US

2012 rEvENUE:

$103.7m
–33.0%

US

TOP PrODUCTS:

Amoxicillin 
Doxycycline
Isosorbide mononitrate
Methocarbamol 
Prednisone

Long-standing presence in the  
US oral generics market

focus on quality manufacturing  
and high service levels

Strong emphasis on niche products, 
including controlled substances

Leveraging our efficient and lower 
cost US fDA approved manufacturing 
facilities in jordan and Saudi Arabia

More information see page 30 

View our business model on page 7

41 products in 103 dosage  
forms and strengths1 

8  HIkMA PHArMACEUTICALS PLC  /  ANNUAL rEPOrT 2012

 
 
 
COrE BUSINESS DIvISION:

gEOgrAPHICAL ArEA: 

injeCtaBLes

SELLINg SPECIALISED 
INjECTABLE PrODUCTS 
gLOBALLy

US, Europe, MENA

TOP PrODUCTS:

fentanyl 
Iron gluconate  Morphine
Ondansetron

Hydromorphone

2012 rEvENUE:

$470.0m
+48.9%

A leading global manufacturer  
of quality sterile injectables

US fDA approved manufacturing 
facilities in the US, Portugal  
and germany

range of manufacturing capabilities 
including sterile liquid, powder, 
lyophilised and cytotoxic products

Broad product portfolio including  
CNS, anti-infective, cardiovascular  
and oncology products

More information see page 26 

View our business model on page 7

179 products in 361 dosage  
forms and strengths

COrE BUSINESS DIvISION:

gEOgrAPHICAL ArEA: 

Branded

SELLINg BrANDED gENErICS 
AND IN-LICENSED PATENTED 
PrODUCTS ACrOSS THE 
MENA rEgION

2012 rEvENUE:

$528.9m
+19.7%

More information see page 21 

View our business model on page 7

MENA

TOP PrODUCTS:

Amoclan®  Blopress®  Omnicef® 
Suprax® 

Zomax®

fifth largest pharmaceutical 
manufacturer in the MENA region

36.9% of Branded sales from  
in-licensed products 

1,684 reps targeting physicians  
and pharmacists across the region 

Strong anti-infective franchise and 
increasing focus on cardiovascular, 
diabetes and CNS products

US fDA approved manufacturing 
facilities in jordan and Saudi Arabia

606 products in 1,630 dosage  
forms and strengths

9

kEy:

26 MANUfACTUrINg PLANTS 

6 r&D CENTrES

1  Products marketed during 2012

Hikma PHarmaceuticals Plc / annual rePort 2012 
Chief exeCUtive offiCer’s review

deLivering

oUr strategy

throUgh the diversifiCation of oUr oper ations  
and oUr UniqUe BUsiness modeL, we are sUCCessfULLy  
deLivering oUr str ategy for growth

said darwazah 
Chief Executive Officer

10  HIkMA PHArMACEUTICALS PLC  /  ANNUAL rEPOrT 2012

oUr str ategy for growth

STrENgTHEN 

DEvELOP

ExTEND 

INCrEASE 

LEvErAgE 

BUILD 

OUr LEADINg 
POSITION IN THE 
MENA rEgION

OUr gLOBAL 
PrODUCT rANgE  
IN grOwINg 
THErAPEUTIC 
ArEAS

OUr rEACH  
AND DIvErSITy 
THrOUgH 
PArTNErSHIPS

THE SCALE Of 
OUr SPECIALTy 
INjECTABLES 
BUSINESS

OUr ExPErTISE 
AND CAPACITy  
IN THE US 
MArkET

ON OUr 
wOrLD-CLASS 
MANUfACTUrINg 
AND API SOUrCINg 
CAPABILITIES

Our performance this year reflects the 
excellent results achieved by our Injectables 
business in the US, the strength of our 
businesses in MENA and a solid performance 
in Europe. It also demonstrates the strength of 
our unique business model and our focus on 
the strategic priorities we have identified for 
future growth.

we made good progress delivering  
our strategy this year. we have continued to 
strengthen our competitive position and gain 
share in our key markets, develop our global 
portfolio of higher value, more differentiated 
products, expand our manufacturing capacity 
and drive greater operational efficiencies.

strengthening our leading position  
in the mena region
Since our IPO in 2005, we have made  
eight acquisitions in MENA. we have invested  
over $200 million in capex, expanded  
our geographic reach, strengthened our 
manufacturing capabilities, developed our 
product portfolio and grown our sales teams. 
Through these investments we have built  
a very strong position in the MENA region. 

In 2012, we successfully leveraged these 

investments and our position as the leading 
regional pharmaceutical manufacturer to drive 
revenue growth in the MENA of over 20%. 
Our performance was strongest in markets 
such as Egypt and Algeria, where recent 
investment to expand manufacturing capacity 
has enhanced our ability to meet the growing 
demand for our products. 

This strong performance was achieved  
despite the challenges we are facing in  
many of our MENA markets as competition 
increases, political and social issues cause 
disruptions and costs increase due to higher 
inflation. By continuing to invest in our 
facilities, optimise our product portfolios  
and improve operational efficiency, we have 
been able to build stronger market positions 
across all our MENA markets.

we remain very positive about the outlook 

for our businesses in MENA. we have a long 
track record of operating successfully in this 
region, despite the economic and geopolitical 
challenges and we see excellent opportunities 
to grow our MENA revenue and profitability 
over the medium and long-term. 

developing our global product range
The development of our global product 
portfolio, particularly the continuous introduction 
of new, higher value products, is a key 
strategic focus across the group. To achieve 
this, we have continued to invest in r&D. 
we are also broadening our sources of 
new products beyond our own in-house 
capabilities to include alliances with external 
partners and product acquisitions. In 2012, 
we continued to grow our portfolio through 
the launch of 14 new products and 17 new 
dosage forms and strengths across the group 
and 77 total launches across all countries. 

In our MENA markets, we continue to deliver 
strong sales growth from our leading portfolio 
of anti-infective products, whilst developing 
our cardiovascular, diabetes, central nervous 
system (“CNS”), oncology and respiratory 
portfolios. Our strategy is to continue bringing 
new branded generics to market as well as 
innovative, patented products under license 
from our growing number of global partners. 
Acquisitions also contribute to the growth  
in our product portfolio and can bring  
new in-license relationships and additional 
therapeutic categories. In 2012, we launched 
47 oral and 15 injectable products across our 
MENA markets. 

In the US, we are continuing to deliver  
a steady stream of new ANDAs, with four oral 
and eight injectable approvals in 2012. we are 
successfully introducing higher value, more 
differentiated products to our portfolio 
including products such as argatroban, iron 
gluconate, phenylephrine and testosterone –  
all excellent products with strong market 
positions. In Europe, we launched 10 products 
during 2012. 

extending our reach and  
diversity through partnerships
Since Hikma’s inception, partnerships have 
been an integral part of our strategy for 
developing a portfolio of differentiated, 
innovative and high quality products for  
sale across the group. 

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Hikma PHarmaceuticals Plc / annual rePort 2012strengthening oUr Leading  
position in the mena region

improving  
Lives... 

...THrOUgH A STrONg COMMITMENT  
TO OUr MENA MArkETS

In recent years, we have been developing 
our business in Libya, building a strong 
sales team and good customer relationships. 
In 2011, Libyan political unrest severely 
disrupted our sales operations, restricting 
our ability to operate commercially for 
most of the year. we maintained our 
market presence with donations of much 
needed medicines and kept our employees 
on the payroll during this time. 

As the market stabilised, we were the  
first pharmaceutical company to re-enter 
the market and resume sales operations. 
Our commitment to the Libyan market 

and the dedication of our employees  
has enabled us to rapidly rebuild our 
business and establish Hikma as the 
number one1 pharmaceutical company in 
Libya. going forward, our Libyan business 
will increasingly benefit from our ability  
to leverage our manufacturing facilities  
in jordan, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Tunisia  
and Morocco to export to Libya. 

By providing patients with access to a 
broad portfolio of high quality, affordable 
pharmaceutical products, across a range 
of important therapeutic areas, we are 
helping to improve lives in Libya.

The responsiveness 
of our local sales team 
enabled us to very 
quickly re-establish 
our operations in Libya.

COUNTry

LiBya

POPULATION SIZE  
(MILLION)2

HEALTHCArE ExPENDITUrE 
(% Of gDP)2

LIfE ExPECTANCy  
(yEArS)2

6.0

3.9%

78

1 Advanced marketing statistics, MAT October 2012

2 CIA – The world factbook

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Hikma PHarmaceuticals Plc / annual rePort 2012Chief exeCUtive offiCer’s review
Continued

In MENA, we have continued our track record 
of working with strategic partners to in-license 
patented products, supporting our strategy  
of bringing innovative products to MENA and 
increasing patients’ access to more affordable 
medicines. In 2012, revenue from in-licensed 
products grew by 12% and represented 
36.9% of our sales in MENA.

The strength of our sales operations  
and manufacturing capabilities across MENA, 
including a team of over 1,600 reps, has 
established Hikma as the partner of choice in 
the region. As well as continuing to build on 
our long-term relationships with key licensors, 
we are actively establishing new partnerships. 
In 2012, we signed seven new licensing 
agreements for eight products. 

In the US, we have established a successful 

r&D partnership with Exela, a North Carolina 
based r&D company that develops and 
manufactures innovative and generic injectable 
products. This has resulted in the approval  
of an NDA for argatroban that we launched 
towards the end of 2012. we are delighted  
to have demonstrated the effectiveness of  
this partnership model and we are continuing 
to work with Exela on a number of other 
product opportunities.

In Europe, we are increasingly working 

with third parties, both to enhance our 
portfolio through new in-license arrangements, 

as well as to distribute our products in markets 
where we do not currently have an established 
sales presence, successfully enabling us to 
enter new European markets.

following the strategic investment we 
made in Unimark in India in 2011, we signed 
an agreement with the company in 2012  
to collaborate with them on the development 
of 17 ANDAs for sale in the US market. 

increasing the scale of our specialty 
injectables business
In recent years, we have been rapidly growing 
our global Injectables business through a 
combination of strategic acquisitions, the 
expansion of existing manufacturing facilities 
and focused investment in r&D to develop  
a broad product portfolio. Having transformed 
the scale of our global Injectables business, 
our investment focus is now on building 
market share, entering new markets, optimising 
our manufacturing capacity, broadening our 
technical capabilities, developing our global 
product portfolio and continuing to drive 
greater operational efficiencies.

During 2012, we significantly enhanced 
and expanded our Injectables manufacturing 
capacity in the US. At the same time we 
increased production in our European facilities 
and made good progress with the re-allocation 
of production across our facilities to maximise 
utilisation and cost efficiencies. This resulted  
in a reduction in unit costs, benefiting us across 
all our geographies. 

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Since the MSI acquisition, our strategic  
focus has been on integrating our sales and 
marketing teams and leveraging our new local 
manufacturing platform. Now, as one  
of the largest suppliers by volume in the  
US generic injectables market, we have been 
able to build good relationships with the 
group Purchasing Organisations (“gPOs”)  
and wholesalers. These relationships were 
strengthened in 2012 as we were able to 
provide our customers with a reliable supply  
of high quality injectable products at a  
time of severe market shortages.

A core element of delivering our US  
sales strategy is our ability to supply the  
US market from our high quality fDA-approved 
manufacturing facilities in jordan, Saudi Arabia, 
Portugal and germany. In 2012, approximately 
25% of our US sales were manufactured in our 
overseas facilities. 

we have recently completed a review to 
assess the strategic options for the generics 
segment of the Hikma group, which sells 
unbranded oral generics products in the US 
market. following completion of the review, 
we have initiated discussions with third  
parties to evaluate the alternative options  
for the business.

The regulatory environment remained 
challenging in 2012 and many of our competitors 
continued to struggle with compliance issues. 
Our excellent track record of quality and 
reliability in Injectables manufacturing 
provided us with a strong competitive 
advantage, particularly in the US, and also 
helped to drive growth in our contract 
manufacturing business.

During the year, we continued to focus  

on the development of our product portfolio, 
through the introduction of more differentiated, 
higher value products. we also placed a greater 
focus on the development of global products 
– where a single product file meets the 
requirements of multiple regulatory authorities. 
This increases the cost efficiency of our r&D 
processes and accelerates the speed at which 
we can register and launch new products 
across all of our markets. This approach is 
proving to be particularly successful in the 
development of our oncology portfolio.

Leveraging our expertise and  
capacity in the Us market
Our presence in the US, the world’s largest 
pharmaceutical market, has been a key  
source of diversification for Hikma since  
we entered this market in the early 1990s.  
The acquisition of Baxter’s Multi-Source 
Injectables business (“MSI”) in May 2011 
doubled the size of our existing US  
business and in 2012, our US sales reached  
$400 million, over 35% of group revenue.

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Hikma PHarmaceuticals Plc / annual rePort 2012Chief exeCUtive offiCer’s review
Continued

Building on our world-class manufacturing 
and api sourcing capabilities
we are committed to maintaining the highest 
standards of quality and compliance across  
all of our manufacturing facilities. As industry 
standards continue to be raised across our 
geographies, we must work harder every  
year to make the necessary investment in our 
facilities and people to ensure we meet the 
multiple international regulatory requirements 
across all of our jurisdictions. 

During 2012 our global facilities were 
subject to multiple regulatory inspections,  
as well as audits by licensing partners and 
customers. In particular, our injectables facility 
in Cherry Hill, New jersey and our oral solid 
dosage manufacturing facilities in Amman, 
jordan and riyadh, Saudi Arabia were inspected 
by the US food and Drug Administration  
(“US fDA”) and passed successfully.

At our oral solid dosage manufacturing 
facility in Eatontown, New jersey we undertook 
extensive compliance work during 2012, 
including a voluntary shutdown of the facility 
during November and December, to address 
observations made by the US fDA in a  
warning letter we received in february 2012. 

The remediation work is ongoing and we are 
committed to working with the fDA to address 
the issues raised. Across the group, we regard 
our ability to meet highest standards of quality 
and compliance as critical to our success. 

In 2012, we have been developing our 
relationships with Unimark in India and Haosun 
in China to strengthen our API sourcing 
capabilities. we have also made a capex 
investment to expand our own Chemical 
facility in jordan. Making these strategic 
investments and developing our own in-house 
capabilities will enable us to increase our 
access to high quality, reliable API supply  
for strategic APIs. In particular, this selective 
vertical integration is an important element  
in our strategy to accelerate our pipeline  
of new oncology products. 

Looking ahead
The excellent performance we have delivered 
in 2012 reflects our track record of investing  
in future growth. Our continued progress in 
meeting our strategic objectives will support 
continued growth in 2013 and beyond.

said darwazah 
Chief Executive Officer

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hiKma’s Key performanCe indiCators

kPI

DEfINITION

COMMITMENTS

PErfOrMANCE

2010

2011

2012

revenUe 
growth 

Percentage increase  
or decrease in the  
current year’s revenue 
compared with the  
prior year’s revenue

we aim to deliver 
strong group  
revenue growth 
– organically and 
through acquisitions

Strong group revenue 
growth of 20.8%,  
with organic growth  
of 5.3% 

+14.8% +25.6% +20.8%

adjUsted4  
operating 
profit 
growth

Measures the growth  
in underlying  
profitability,  
excluding the impact  
of amortisation and 
exceptional items

we aim to increase our 
underlying profitability 
year-on-year whilst 
driving revenue growth

Significant growth in 
adjusted operating 
profit, driven by the 
excellent performances 
of our Branded and 
Injectables businesses

growth in 
adjUsted  
diLUted 
earnings  
per share

Calculated as growth  
in adjusted profit 
attributable to 
shareholders divided  
by the weighted average 
number of shares in issue 

we aim to deliver  
high growth in earnings 
and to meet the 
expectations of our 
shareholders 

growth in adjusted 
diluted earnings  
per share reflects the 
group’s improved 
profitability 

+24.6% +2.0% +32.9%

+21.4%

-2.6% +19.2%

net Cash  
generated 
from 
operating 
aCtivities/
revenUe

Measures the Group’s  
cash conversion. 
Calculated as operating 
cash flow divided  
by revenue

we target a cash 
conversion ratio  
of 15% to 20%

Our cash conversion 
improved in 2012, 
largely as a result  
of improved profitability

20.9%  13.8%

16.4%

12.4%

8.1%

11.6%

Our return on invested 
capital increased in 
2012, benefiting 
from our long track 
record of investment 
in our businesses and 
facilities across the 
group – through 
company and product 
acquisitions, capex 
and r&D

retUrn on  
invested 
CapitaL

Measures the Group’s 
efficiency in allocating 
capital to profitable 
investments.

we aim to maximise 
shareholder value  
by investing in 
long-term growth

Calculated as operating 
profit after interest 
income and tax (including 
non-controlling interest 
share of profit) divided  
by invested capital 
(calculated as total equity 
(including the equity 
attributable to non-
controlling interests) plus 
total debt and obligations 
under finance leases)

4  Before the amortisation of intangible assets (excluding software) and exceptional items

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deveLoping oUr gLoBaL prodUCt  
r ange in growing ther apeUtiC areas

improving  
Lives... 

...By BUILDINg OUr ONCOLOgy POrTfOLIO

In 2012, we invested in the expansion 
of our in-house API manufacturing 
capabilities in jordan and continued to 
work with our partner in China, Hauson, 
to develop strategic oncology APIs that  
will support future product registrations. 
we have also been working to promote 
doctors’ acceptance of generic oncology 
products in MENA through in-market 
trials at the king Hussein Cancer Center 
in jordan. 

By providing doctors and patients with 
an alternative source of high quality, 
affordable oncology products we are 
improving lives across our MENA markets. 

As our global oncology business develops, 
it will be a key driver of growth across all 
of our geographies. we currently market  
4 oral and 11 injectable oncology products 
across our markets. These products  
are produced at our dedicated cytotoxic 
injectables facility in germany and a 
specialised oral facility in jordan. 

we are well established in the oncology 
market in Europe, where we market  
a broad oncology portfolio through a 
specialised sales team. we are building  
our presence in the oncology market in 
MENA, where the penetration of generic 
oncology products is very low. we have  
a strong pipeline, with 77 products 
pending approval across all of our markets. 
we also continue to add new licensing 
agreements, such as gP Pharm’s treatment 
for prostate cancer, Lutrate® 1 month. 

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LeBanon

POPULATION SIZE  
(MILLION)1

HEALTHCArE ExPENDITUrE 
(% Of gDP)1

LIfE ExPECTANCy  
(yEArS)1

4.1

7.0% 75

1 CIA – The world factbook

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the groUp onCe again deLivered  
a very strong performanCe  

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Branded

strong revenUe growth in oUr Key mena marKets

overview of the marketplace
Hikma’s Branded business manufactures  
and markets generic and in-licensed  
originator products across the MENA region. 
The pharmaceutical markets in MENA tend  
to be branded markets in which products, 
both generic and patented, are marketed 
under specific brand names through large 
sales and marketing teams.

In spite of the recent political unrest, 
pharmaceutical sales for the top nine private 
retail markets in the MENA region grew by 
9.3% in 2012, to reach $10.3 billion, according 
to IMS Health. This figure does not capture  
the additional value of sales from government 
tenders or from other smaller but fast growing 
MENA markets such as Iraq, Libya and Sudan. 

The growth in the MENA pharmaceutical 
market continues to be underpinned by the 
favourable demographics of a young, fast 
growing population, coupled with a sizeable 
elderly population. whilst the historically 
strong demand for anti-infective products 
remains, economic development in MENA  
and changes in lifestyle are driving higher 
incidences of chronic diseases such as 
diabetes. Pharmaceutical companies in the 
region are rapidly developing their portfolios 
to meet the growing demand for cardiovascular, 
diabetes, central nervous system and  
oncology products. 

2012 HIgHLIgHTS

 3  BrANDED rEvENUE  

INCrEASED By 

  19.7%
   11.3%

 wITH OrgANIC rEvENUE UP 

 3  BrANDED ADjUSTED OPErATINg 

PrOfIT INCrEASED By 

   17.6%

 wITH AN ADjUSTED OPErATINg 
MArgIN Of

 23.4% 

 3 LAUNCHED

  47 prodUCts

 AND SIgNED fOUr NEw 
IN-LICENSE AgrEEMENTS

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Branded
Continued

BRANDED REVENUE ($ MILLION)

+19.7%

12

11

528.9

441.9

Branded performance
Branded revenue increased by 19.7% in 2012 
to $528.9 million, compared with $441.9 
million in 2011. On a constant currency basis, 
Branded revenue growth was 23.1%. Organic 
revenue grew 11.3% to $480.7 million, with 
the recently acquired Promopharm and 
Savanna businesses in Morocco and Sudan 
respectively, contributing a further $48.1 
million. Over the year, we delivered particularly 
strong performances in Algeria, Egypt and 
Libya. Across all of our MENA markets we 
have benefited from the recent investments 
we have made to expand our local 
manufacturing presence, launch  
new products and restructure our sales and 
marketing teams. 

Our Egyptian business had an excellent 
year with over 25% revenue growth, reflecting 
increased manufacturing capacity and new 
product launches. The Egyptian team successfully 
restructured its sales force to enable a greater 
focus on strategic, higher value products. On 
22 january 2013, we completed the acquisition 
of the Egyptian Company for Pharmaceuticals 
and Chemical Industries (“EPCI”) for an 
aggregate cash consideration of $20.5 million. 
This is an important strategic acquisition, 
bringing a complementary portfolio of 35 
products and enhancing our local manufacturing 
capabilities, including the addition of a 
dedicated cephalosporin facility. The acquisition 
of EPCI significantly enhances our growth 
potential in the Egyptian market.

In Algeria, an increase in the volume of locally 
manufactured products and investment in our 
sales force helped drive revenue growth of 
close to 20%. In Libya, we saw a very strong 
recovery this year following the political unrest 
in 2011. Our ongoing commitment to this 
market enabled us to restart our operations 
quickly following the disruptions and rapidly 
establish Hikma as the leading pharmaceutical 
company in this market.1 In Morocco, where 
we have been progressing with the integration 
of Promopharm, we have successfully 
submitted six of Hikma’s leading products 
for registration. 

In Iraq, whilst sales were disrupted at the 
beginning of the year due to the change we 
made to our distributor, we saw accelerating 
sales in the second half. In Sudan, where a 
significant devaluation of the Sudanese pound 
caused pricing uncertainty and delayed 
shipments during the first half of the year, we 
were able to deliver much stronger growth in 
the second half and for the full year overall. 
we believe that Iraq and Sudan are attractive 
markets that will offer excellent growth 
potential over the medium and long-term. 
we continue to strengthen our sales force 
in the Iraqi market and build our product 
portfolio. In Sudan, we are upgrading the 
manufacturing facility we acquired in 2011, 
which will further strengthen our leading 
position in this market.

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1   Advanced Marketing Statistics, MAT October 2012

The mena5 pharmaceutical market

top 9 mena markets
egypt
saudi arabia
algeria 
morocco
Uae
Lebanon 
tunisia
jordan
Kuwait 

2012 value  
$m

10,282
2,510 
2,351
2,110
962
821
585 
532
228 
183

growth

+9.3%
+15.6% 
+11.4% 
+8.0% 
-1.0% 
+10.6% 
+1.7% 
+8.3% 
+5.2% 
+4.7% 

During 2012, the Branded business launched 
a total of 47 products across all markets, 
including six new compounds and nine new 
dosage forms and strengths. The Branded 
business also received 36 regulatory approvals 
across the region, including three for  
new products. 

revenue from in-licensed products increased 
from $174.8 million to $195.3 million in 2012, 
supported by the revenue contribution from 
Promopharm’s in-license agreements. In-licensed 
products represented 36.9% of Branded 
revenue compared to 39.6% in 2011. Strong 
revenue growth from our leading in-licensed 
products is being offset by lower sales of  
Actos following the withdrawal of this product 
in some of our markets in 2011. we signed  
four new licensing agreements for innovative 
oral products during 2012, which will support 
our continued focus on growing our portfolio 
of higher value products in growing 
therapeutic categories. 

Branded gross profit grew by 20.2%  

to $257.3 million in 2012 and gross margin 
was 48.7%, compared with 48.4% in 2011. 
Despite higher inflationary pressure across  
the region in the wake of the Arab Spring,  
we maintained a stable gross margin by 
focusing on higher value, strategic products, 
reducing procurement costs and driving  
greater operational efficiencies.

Operating profit in the Branded business 
increased by 13.1% to $111.4 million, compared 
with $98.5 million in 2011. Adjusted operating 
profit increased by 17.6% to $123.6 million. 
Adjusted operating margin was 23.4%, 
compared with 23.8% in 2011, after excluding 
the amortisation of intangibles, integration 
costs and severance costs incurred as a result 
of restructuring our MENA operations during 
2012. Excluding the impact of adverse currency 
movements, particularly the Sudanese pound 
and the Algerian dinar, which reduced adjusted 
operating profit by around $10.9 million, 
adjusted operating margin was 24.7%. The 
impact of higher salaries and benefits and 
increased operating costs are being more than 
offset by our ongoing success in restructuring 
our sales and marketing teams and driving 
efficiency savings across our operations. 

On a constant currency basis, we expect 

Branded revenue growth of around 11%  
in 2013 and a slight improvement in adjusted 
operating margin. This reflects our ability  
to continue offsetting increased inflationary 
pressure across the MENA region with the 
launch of higher value products and by driving 
cost and operating efficiencies. On a reported 
basis, taking into account exchange rate 
movements since the beginning of 2013, 
Branded revenue growth is currently  
expected to be around 9% this year, with 
margins in line with 2012. 

5   All market data sourced from IMS Health yTD December 2012. 

figures reflect private retail sales only.

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throUgh partnerships

improving  
Lives... 

...By LEvErAgINg OUr LArgE  
AND ExPErIENCED SALES TEAM

It is the strength of our sales and 
marketing teams across MENA that 
establishes us as the partner of choice  
in the region and enables us to bring 
innovative new products to our markets. 
In 2012, we continued to invest in 
strengthening our sales teams across  
the region and we are seeing significant 
benefits from this strategy. 

we are restructuring our sales and 
marketing teams and optimising the 
allocation of promotional spend across 
our product portfolio to drive efficiency 
gains and improve productivity. At the 
same time, we are implementing an 
enhanced reward structure that incentivises 
our reps to focus on higher value 
products in growing therapeutic areas. 

Enhancements to our sales operations  
are helping to drive strong growth in  
sales of important in-license products 
such as Blopress, a leading treatment  
for hypertension. This is supported  
by our ongoing efforts to raise doctor  
and patient awareness of chronic  
diseases through awareness days and 
medical symposiums. 

By driving growth in the use of  
innovative in-licensed products to treat 
chronic illnesses such as heart disease  
and diabetes, we are improving lives  
across MENA. 

COUNTry

Uae

POPULATION SIZE 
(MILLION)1

HEALTHCArE ExPENDITUrE 
(% Of gDP)1

LIfE ExPECTANCy  
(yEArS)1

5.5

3.7% 77

1 CIA – The world factbook

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injeCtaBLes

very strong revenUe growth with signifiCant  
margin improvement

2012 HIgHLIgHTS

 3  INjECTABLES rEvENUE  

grEw By 

  48.9%

 TO $470.0 MILLION, wITH 
OrgANIC rEvENUE UP

  22.3%

 3  STrONg PErfOrMANCES 

ACrOSS OUr gEOgrAPHIES 
– US, MENA AND EUrOPE

 3  SIgNIfICANT IMPrOvEMENT  
IN INjECTABLES ADjUSTED 
OPErATINg MArgIN, UP frOM 

   17.4% 

  TO 

 26.2%

overview of the marketplace
Hikma’s Injectables business manufactures  
and markets branded and non-branded 
generic injectable products in the US, Europe 
and MENA. Injectable products represent  
the second largest segment of the global 
pharmaceutical market in terms of delivery 
mechanism after oral products. The value  
of the global generic injectables market is 
estimated to exceed $11.0 billion.1 

Injectable products are produced in either 

liquid, powder or lyophilized (freeze-dried) 
forms. The manufacture of injectable products 
requires specialised and sterile manufacturing 
facilities and techniques, which must meet  
the strict quality standards imposed by the 
regulatory authorities. These factors have 
created a market with high barriers to entry 
and, as a result, a limited number of competitors.

The global injectables market is expected 

to benefit from the key drivers of generics 
growth as well as from the patent expiries  
of a number of high value injectable products. 

injectables performance

injectables revenue by region

Us
mena
europe

2012

63.0%
20.5%
16.5%

2011

51.3%
23.9%
24.8%

revenue in our global Injectables business 
increased by 48.9% to $470.0 million, compared 
with $315.7 million in 2011. Organic revenue 
increased by 22.3% to $237.5 million.

US Injectables revenue grew by  
$134.0 million, or 82.6%, to $296.2 million. 
This excellent performance reflects a full year 
contribution from the Multi-Source Injectables 
(“MSI”), our success in maximising the 
potential of our existing product portfolio, 
stronger customer relationships, new product 
launches and product acquisitions. It is also  
due to the operational excellence of our 
Cherry Hill and Portuguese facilities, which 
significantly increased output through better 
management and additional capacity. Our 
strong quality track record has helped to 
differentiate our business in the US market 
and enabled us to benefit from the favourable 
market conditions created by the supply 
constraints of some of our competitors. 

In the MENA region, Injectables revenue 
increased by 27.5% to $96.1 million, compared 
with $75.4 million in 2011. This reflects 
particularly strong growth in Saudi Arabia, 
Algeria, Libya and jordan, due to strong 
demand in the private market and more  
tender wins, as well as the full year contribution 
from Promopharm.

revenue in our European Injectables 
business of $77.8 million was in line with 
revenue of $78.2 million in 2011. However, on 
a constant currency basis, European Injectables 
revenue grew by 7.3%, reflecting new product  
growth and continuing demand for contract 
manufacturing. we also successfully offset 
double-digit price erosion with strong  
volume growth.

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INJECTABLES REVENUE ($ MILLION)

+48.9%

12

11

470.0

315.7

Injectables gross profit increased by  
71.4% to $218.7 million, compared with 
$127.6 million in 2011. gross margin increased 
significantly to 46.5%, compared with 40.4% 
in 2011. This reflects our efforts to actively 
manage our existing product portfolio, 
favourable market conditions, strong 
operational management, increased plant 
utilisation and greater economies of scale.

Operating profit of the Injectables business 

increased by 154.3% to $115.5 million. 
Adjusted operating profit increased by 123.8% 
to $123.0 million. Adjusted operating margin 
increased from 17.4% to 26.2%. This excellent 
margin expansion reflects the improvement  
in gross margin, significantly better operating 
leverage and tight control of operating costs.

we remain focused on strengthening  
our global Injectables product portfolio, with  
a particular emphasis on more differentiated 
products. In 2012, we received approval for a 
New Drug Application (“NDA”) for argatroban 
injection, which we launched at the end of  
the year. In May 2012, we purchased the 
Abbreviated New Drug Application (“ANDA”) 
for sodium ferrous gluconate injection from 
generaMedix Pharmaceuticals. These are both 
excellent products with strong market positions.

During 2012, the Injectables business 
launched a total of 41 products across all 
markets, including 8 new compounds  
and 8 new dosage forms and strengths.  
The Injectables business also received a total  
of 41 regulatory approvals across all regions 
and markets, namely 11 in MENA, 22 in 
Europe and 8 in the US. we signed 4 new 
licensing agreements during 2012 to add 
innovative injectable products to our  
MENA portfolio.

we expect our global Injectables business 

to continue to perform well and currently 
expect Injectables revenues will grow in the  
low double-digits in 2013. we also see 
excellent prospects for the global Injectables 
business over the medium and long-term. 
As previously announced, we are 

undertaking a review of the strategic options 
for the Injectables business. we have received  
a number of unsolicited expressions of interest 
for the business and will consider the best 
option for shareholders.

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inCreasing the sCaLe of oUr  
speCiaLty injeCtaBLes BUsiness

improving  
Lives... 

...By INCrEASINg PATIENT ACCESS TO  
HIgH qUALIT y, AffOrDABLE gENErIC INjECTABLES

In recent years we have been rapidly 
growing our global Injectables business 
through a combination of strategic 
acquisitions, the expansion of existing 
manufacturing facilities and investment  
in r&D. In May 2011, the acquisition of 
MSI more than doubled our Injectables 
business and established Hikma as one  
of the leading global suppliers by volume 
of generic injectables. 

Since the acquisition, we have 
significantly increased production output 
at the Cherry Hill facility through capex 
investment, productivity gains and 
efficiency improvements. At the same 
time, we have built strong relationships 

with key customers and embedded a 
nationwide sales team which is enabling 
us to reach patients across the US market. 

we have a broad product portfolio,  
which we are continuing to expand.  
Our focused investment in r&D is also 
enabling us to bring more differentiated 
products, such as argatroban, to the  
US market.

The MSI acquisition has significantly 
increased our ability to supply high quality, 
cost effective generic injectables to 
improve the lives of patients in the US.

COUNTry

Us

POPULATION SIZE 
(MILLION)1

HEALTHCArE ExPENDITUrE 
(% Of gDP)1

LIfE ExPECTANCy  
(yEArS)1

317

17.9

78

1 CIA – The world factbook

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generiCs

performanCe impaCted By remediation worK  
at oUr eatontown faCiLity

2012 HIgHLIgHTS

 3  gENErICS rEvENUE  

DECrEASED By 

   33.0%

 TO 

  $103.7m
 3  OPErATINg LOSS Of
  $20.9m

 rEfLECTS THE IMPACT Of 
ADDITIONAL COMPLIANCE 
wOrk AT OUr EATONTOwN 
fACILITy

 3  ExCEPTIONAL COSTS Of 

  $7.4m 

 rELATED TO rEMEDIATION  
AND rESTrUCTUrINg 

overview of the marketplace
Hikma’s generics business manufactures 
non-branded oral generic products for sale  
in the US market. The US represents the 
world’s largest generic market and generics 
now account for around 79% of all retail 
prescriptions dispensed in the US.1 According 
to IMS Health, the market for oral generic 
products in the US grew by 22% in 2012, 
reaching a total market value of $37.9 billion  
and the number of oral generic prescriptions 
written grew by 7% in 2012. The growth in 
the generics market results from the  
greater availability of molecules in generic 
form as patents expire, along with patients 
choosing lower cost options. The US generic 
pharmaceutical industry is very competitive 
and has experienced significant pricing 
pressure in recent years. going forward,  
we expect that significant patent expiries  
and increased demand for cost-effective 
medicines will offset pricing pressures and 
drive future generic market growth.

generics performance
generics revenue was $103.7 million, down 
33.0% compared with $154.8 million in  
2011. This decline is due to the slowdown in 
production at our Eatontown facility during 
2012, while we undertook the compliance 
work necessary to address the observations 
raised by the US food and Drug 
Administration (“US fDA”) in its warning letter 
of february 2012. This led us to voluntarily halt 
commercial production at this facility during 
the last two months of 2012. 

generics gross profit was $23.3 million, 

compared with $52.2 million in 2011, and 
gross margin was 22.5%, compared with 
33.7% in 2011. This reflects reduced operating 
leverage as a result of the significant slowdown 
in sales. 

The generics business made an operating 

loss of $20.9 million in 2012, compared  
with an operating profit of $17.1 million in 
2011. The loss included $7.4 million of one-off 
costs associated with the remediation and 
restructuring work. 

GENERICS REVENUE ($ MILLION)

-33.0%

12

11

103.7

154.8

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1   IMS Health, yTD December 2012

 
 
 
In late December 2012, we restarted 
manufacturing at the Eatontown facility and 
we are bringing products back gradually.  
we expect to complete the remediation 
work in the second half of the year. As the 
remediation process has been slower than 
expected, we remain focused on driving 
sustainable cost reduction and continue to  
look for further opportunities to cut costs 
across the business. following the completion 
of a strategic review, we have also initiated 
discussions with third parties to evaluate 
the alternative options for this business. 

The impact of continued remediation  

in 2013 is currently being offset by a market 
opportunity that is driving strong demand  
for one of our products. we expect to 
maintain generics revenue at 2012 levels  
and to breakeven for the full year. 

other businesses 
Other businesses, which primarily comprise 
Arab Medical Containers, a manufacturer  
of plastic specialised packaging, International 
Pharmaceuticals research Centre, which 
conducts bio-equivalency studies, and the 
chemicals division of Hikma Pharmaceuticals 
Limited, contributed revenue of $6.2 million, 
compared with $5.6 million in 2011. 

These other businesses delivered an 

operating loss of $3.3 million in 2012, 
compared with a loss of $2.4 million in 2011.

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Lever aging oUr expertise  
and CapaCity in the Us marKet

improving  
Lives... 

...THrOUgH OUr fOCUS  
ON qUALITy MANUfACTUrINg

Our US operations generated $400 million, 
or just over 35% of group revenue,  
in 2012, up from $317 million in 2011. 
The acquisition of Baxter’s Multi-Source 
Injectables business in May 2011 doubled 
the size of our existing US business and 
significantly enhanced our injectables 
capabilities in the US.

Since the MSI acquisition, we have 
made investments to significantly 
increase production output and enhance 
operational management. Our strategic 
focus has been on integrating our sales 
and marketing teams and leveraging  
our new US manufacturing platform. 

Now, as one of the largest suppliers  
by volume in the US generic injectables 
market, we have been able to build 
stronger relationships with group 
Purchasing Organisations (“gPOs”) and 
wholesalers. These relationships were 
strengthened in 2012, as we were able 
to provide our customers with a reliable 
supply of high quality injectables products 
at a time of severe market shortages.

Our high quality and expanding  
US platform has made us a reliable  
and valued partner who is committed  
to improving the lives of patients  
in the US.

COUNTry

Us

POPULATION SIZE  
(MILLION)1

HEALTHCArE ExPENDITUrE 
(% Of gDP)1

LIfE ExPECTANCy  
(yEArS)1

317

17.9

78

1 CIA – The world factbook

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groUp performanCe

oUr sUCCess is Underpinned By oUr diverse BUsiness modeL, 
whiCh ComBines oUr extensive presenCe in the mena marKets 
and a growing gLoBaL injeCtaBLes BUsiness

GROUP REVENUE ($ MILLION)

+20.8%

12

11

1,108.7

918.0

group revenue increased by 20.8% to 
$1,108.7 million in 2012. Excluding the 
contributions from MSI in the US, 
Promopharm in Morocco and Savanna in 
Sudan, organic revenue growth was 5.2%. 

The group’s gross profit increased by 26.8% 
to $501.1 million, compared with $395.3 million 
in 2011. group gross margin was 45.2%, 
compared with 43.1%, with the significant 
gross margin improvement of the global 
Injectables business more than offsetting the 
lower generics gross margin. 

group operating expenses grew by 20.8% 

to $334.3 million, compared with $276.7 
million in 2011. Excluding the amortisation  
of intangible assets (excluding software) and 
exceptional items, adjusted group operating 
expenses grew by 24.0% to $311.7 million. 
The paragraphs below address the group’s 
main operating expenses in turn.

expenses increased by $17.0 million, or 15.8%, to 
$124.6 million in 2012. Excluding non-recurring 
items, g&A expenses as a percentage of 
revenue were 10.7% in 2012, compared  
with 9.9% in 2011. This reflects the increase  
in employee salaries and benefits in MENA  
and the high fixed cost base of the generics 
business during the slowdown in production 
during 2012. 

we continued to grow our investment  
in r&D, with a 9.0% increase in expenditure 
across the group to reach $34.0 million. Total 
investment in r&D represented 3.1% of group 
revenue, compared with 3.4% in 2011. whilst 
this is lower than originally planned, we were 
able to replace some expected expenditure 
through product acquisitions. we expect further 
growth in r&D spend in 2013 as we continue 
to execute plans to develop our product pipeline, 
particularly for injectable products.

Sales and marketing expenses were 

Other net operating expenses increased  

$152.8 million, or 13.8% of revenue, compared 
with $125.3 million and 13.6% of revenue in 
2011. Excluding non-recurring costs in 2012, 
sales and marketing expenses represented 
13.4% of revenue. The strong growth in our 
global Injectables business, where relatively low 
incremental sales and marketing investments 
required to generate new sales, offset  
an increase in MENA sales and marketing 
expenditure due to higher wages and 
employee benefits.

As a percentage of revenue, general and 
administrative expenses were 11.2%, compared 
with 11.7% in 2011. general and administrative 

by $10.4 million to $23.0 million, reflecting an 
increase in slow moving inventory provisions, 
primarily in the US, and higher transactional 
foreign exchange losses, primarily due to 
movements in the Sudanese pound against  
the US Dollar.

Operating profit for the group increased 
by 40.5% to $166.8 million in 2012. group 
operating margin increased to 15.0%, compared 
with 12.9% in 2011. On an adjusted basis, group 
operating profit increased by $48.0 million,  
or 32.9%, to $193.8 million and operating 
margin increased to 17.5%, up from 15.9%  
in 2011. 

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summary p&L
$ million

Revenue
Gross profit
gross margin
Operating profit
Adjusted6 operating profit
adjusted operating margin
EBITDA7 
Profit attributable to shareholders
Adjusted8 profit attributable to shareholders
Earnings per share (cents)
Dividend per share (cents)
Net cash flow from operating activities

2012

2011

Change 

1,108.7
501.1
45.2%
166.8
193.8
17.5%
225.2
100.3
120.5
51.1
16.0
182.2

918.0
395.3
43.1%
118.7
145.8
15.9%
165.7
80.1
100.9
41.3
13.0
126.4

+20.8%
+26.8%
+2.1
+40.5%
+32.9%
+1.6
+35.9%
+25.2%
+19.4%
+23.8%
+23.1%
+44.1%

net finance expense
Net finance expense increased to $34.5 million, 
compared with $22.9 million in 2011. This primarily 
reflects the annualised interest charge on  
the loans we acquired to finance the MSI  
and Promopharm acquisitions made in 2011. 
we have also increased our loans in local 
currencies in 2012, which carry higher financing 
charges but help to reduce our exposure to 
exchange rate fluctuations in markets such as 
Algeria and Egypt. This is explained in more 
detail in the net cash flow, working capital  
and net debt section below. In 2013, we expect 
a net finance expense of around $40 million, 
reflecting a further increase in local loans and 
additional working capital financing.

profit before tax
Profit before tax for the group increased by 
40.6% to $132.0 million, compared with 
$93.9 million in 2011. Adjusted profit before 
tax increased by 31.5% to $159.1 million.

tax
The group incurred a tax expense of  
$24.8 million, compared with $10.4 million  
in 2011. The effective tax rate was 18.8%, 
compared with 11.1% in 2011. The increase  
in the tax rate is mainly attributable to the 
increased profitability in higher tax jurisdictions,  
such as the US, North Africa and Portugal.  
The operating loss in the generics business 

meant that the tax rate in 2012 was slightly 
lower than our previous expectations,  
but for 2013, we expect the effective tax  
rate to increase to between 23% and 24%.

profit for the year
The group’s profit attributable to equity 
holders of the parent increased by 25.2%  
to $100.3 million in 2012. Adjusted profit 
attributable to equity holders of the parent 
increased by 19.4% to $120.5 million.

earnings per share 
Basic earnings per share increased by 23.8% 
to 51.1 cents, compared with 41.3 cents in 
2011. Diluted earnings per share increased  
by 24.9% to 50.6 cents, compared with  
40.5 cents in 2011. Adjusted diluted earnings 
per share was 60.8 cents, an increase of 
19.2% over 2011.

dividend
The Board has recommended a final dividend 
of 10 cents per share (approximately 6.7 pence 
per share), which will make a dividend for the 
full year of 16.0 cents per share, an increase  
of 23.1% compared with 2011. The proposed 
final dividend will be paid on 23 May 2013  
to eligible shareholders on the register at the 
close of business on 19 April 2012, subject  
to approval by shareholders at the Annual 
general Meeting. The ex-dividend date is  
17 April 2013 and the final date for currency 
elections is 3 May 2013.

6  Before the amortisation of intangible assets (excluding software) and exceptional items. 

7  Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and the amortisation of intangible assets.

8   In 2012, amortisation of intangible assets (excluding software) was $12.7 million (2011: $9.0 million).  
In 2012, exceptional items included within operating expenses were $9.9 million (2011: $16.4 million).

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GROUP ADJUSTED OPERATING PROFIT 
($ MILLION)

+32.9%

12

11

193.8

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Continued

net cash flow, working capital and net debt 
The group generated operating cash flow  
of $182.2 million in 2012, up $55.8 million 
from $126.4 million in 2011. This significant 
increase was partly due to the impact of a 
$21.1 million non-recurring cash injection in 
2011 to fund the working capital requirement 
of MSI at the time of the acquisition, which 
reduced that year’s operating cash flow. 
Excluding this impact, the underlying increase 
in cash generation of $34.7 million, or 23.5%, 
reflects the strong improvement in profitability 
in 2012. 

This excellent growth in cash flow was 
achieved with relatively flat working capital days 
of 194 days, compared with 193 days in 2011. 
whilst group receivable and payable days 
improved – receivable days reduced by 8 days 
to 97 days at 31 December 2012 and payable 
days increased by 5 days to 66 days – inventory 
days increased by 15 days to 164 days. This was 
primarily driven by our US business, where we 
significantly increased the production output of 
the Injectables business and were holding more 
normalised stock levels at December 2012, 
compared to December 2011.

Capital expenditure was $51.4 million, 
compared with $69.0 million in 2011. Around 
$32.0 million of that was spent in MENA, 
principally to maintain our manufacturing 
facilities across the region, to invest in our 
recently acquired facility in Sudan and to 
develop our chemical plant in jordan. Around 
$13.1 million was spent in the US, primarily  
at our facility in Cherry Hill, New jersey, to 
expand manufacturing capacity. In Portugal, 
investments included warehouse improvements 
and new machinery purchases. 

The group purchased $38.8 million of 
intangible assets during 2012, including around 
$30.7 million in respect of new products and 
around $8.1 million related to the implementation 
of SAP at our Cherry Hill facility.

group net debt decreased from  
$421.9 million at 31 December 2011 to 
$406.5 million at 31 December 2012. This 
reflects higher cash balances from increased 
profitability, partially offset by increased 
borrowings in 2012 to finance capital 
expenditure, the purchase of intangible  
assets, the purchase of additional shares in 
Promopharm, the payment of the deferred 
consideration related to the MSI acquisition 
and the EPCI acquisition in january 2013.

Balance sheet
During the period, shareholder equity was 
negatively impacted by unrealised foreign 
exchange losses of $21.2 million, primarily 
reflecting the depreciation of the Sudanese 
pound, the Egyptian pound and the Algerian 
dinar against the US Dollar and the revaluation 
of net assets denominated in these currencies.

summary and outlook 
we delivered a strong performance in 2012, 
with a 20.8% increase in revenue and a 23.8% 
increase in earnings per share. This reflects 
strong growth in the Branded business and 
the excellent performance of the Injectables 
business.

we remain confident in our medium and 
long-term growth prospects. we have made a 
good start to 2013 and expect to deliver group 
revenue growth of around 10% this year. 

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OPErATINg CASH fLOw  
(grOUP)

 $182.2m

UP

$55.8m

hikma’s product portfolio

total marketed products

Compounds 

dosage forms  
and strengths

new  
compounds

products launched in 2012

new dosage 
forms and 
strengths

total launches  
across all  
countries 
in 201211

Branded
injectables
generics
Group

hikma’s product pipeline

60610
179
41
826

1,63010
361
103
2,094

6
8
–
14

9
8
–
17

47
30
–
77 

products approved in 2012

products pending approval  
as at 31 december 2012

new 
compounds

new dosage 
forms and 
strengths 

3
10
4
17

5
12
4
21

total  
approvals 
across all 
countries
in 201211

36
41
4
81

Branded
injectables
generics
Group

new 
compounds

new dosage 
forms and 
strengths

total pending 
approvals 
across all 
countries as of  
31 december
 201211

research & development9 
The group’s product portfolio continues  
to grow as a result of our in-house product 
development efforts. During 2012, we 
launched 14 new compounds, expanding  
the group portfolio to 826 compounds  
in 2,094 dosage forms and strengths10.  
we manufacture and/or sell 94 of these 
compounds under-license from the originator.
Across all businesses and markets, a total 
of 77 products were launched during 2012.  
In addition, the group received 81 approvals. 
To ensure the continuous development  

of our product pipeline, we submitted 216 
regulatory filings in 2012 across all regions  
and markets. As of 31 December 2012, we 
had a total of 695 pending approvals across  
all regions and markets. 

At 31 December 2012, we had a total  

139
89
22
250

222
112
22
356

346
327
22
695

of 73 new products under development, the 
majority of which should receive several marketing 
authorisations for different strengths and/or 
product forms over the next few years. 

9   Products are defined as pharmaceutical compounds sold by the group. New compounds are defined as pharmaceutical compounds not yet 

launched by the group and existing compounds being introduced into a new segment

10 Totals include 123 dermatological and cosmetic compounds in 401 dosage forms and strengths that are only sold in Morocco

11 Totals include all compounds and formulations that are either launched or approved or pending approval across all markets, as relevant

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prinCipaL risK &
UnCertainties

the groUp’s BUsiness faCes risKs and UnCertainties 

The group’s business faces risks and uncertainties which could have a significant effect on its 
financial condition, results of operation or future performance and could cause actual results to 
differ materially from expected and historical results. 

operationaL risKs

rISk

POTENTIAL IMPACT

MITIgATION

CompLianCe with 
regULatory 
reqUirements

 Failure to comply with applicable regulatory 
requirements and manufacturing  
standards (often referred to as ‘Current  
Good Manufacturing Practices’ or cGMP) 

regULation Changes

 Unanticipated legislative and regulatory  
actions, developments and changes affecting  
the Group’s operations and products 

CommerCiaLisation of 
new prodUCts

 Delays in the receipt of marketing approvals,  
the authorisation of price and re-imbursement 

 Lack of approval and acceptance of new  
products by physicians, patients and other  
key decision-makers

 Inability to confirm safety, efficacy,  
convenience and/or cost-effectiveness of our 
products as compared to competitive products

 Inability to participate in tender sales

 delays in supply or an inability to market  
or develop the group’s products

Commitment to maintain the highest levels 
of quality across all manufacturing facilities

 delayed or denied approvals for the  
introduction of new products

product complaints or recalls

Bans on product sales or importation

disruptions to operations 

potential for litigation 

plant closure 

 restrictions on the sale of one or  
more of our products 

 restrictions on our ability to sell  
our products at a profit

 Unexpected additional costs required  
to produce, market or sell our products

increased compliance costs

 strong global compliance function that  
oversees compliance across the group

 remuneration and reward structure  
that helps retain experienced personnel

 Continuous staff training and know-how exchange

 on-going development of standard  
operating procedures

strong oversight of local regulatory  
environments to help anticipate potential changes 

 Local operations in all of our key markets

 representation and/or affiliation with  
local industry bodies

 diverse geographical and therapeutic 
business model

slowdown in revenue growth from  
new products 

experienced regulatory teams able to accelerate 
submission processes across all of our markets

 inability to deliver a positive return  
on investments in r&d, manufacturing  
and sales and marketing 

 highly qualified sales and marketing teams 
 across all markets

 a diversified product pipeline with 250 compounds 
pending approval, covering a broad range of 
therapeutic areas

 a systematic commitment to quality that helps  
to secure approval and acceptance of new products 
and mitigate potential safety issues

38  HIkMA PHArMACEUTICALS PLC  /  ANNUAL rEPOrT 2012

operationaL risKs continued

rISk

POTENTIAL IMPACT

MITIgATION

prodUCt safety 

 interruptions to revenue flow

 Unforeseen product safety issues for  
marketed products, particularly in respect  
of in-licensed products

Costs of recall, potential for litigation 

reputational damage

diversification of product portfolio  
across key markets and therapies

working with stakeholders to understand  
issues as they arise

prodUCt deveLopment

 Failure to secure new products  
or compounds for development

 inability to grow sales and increase  
profitability for the group

Lower return on investment in  
research and development

Co-operation  
with third parties

Inability to renew or extend in-licensing  
or other co-operation agreements with  
third parties

Loss of products from our portfolio

revenue interruptions

failure to recoup sales and marketing  
and business development costs

experienced and successful in-house  
r&d team, with specifically targeted product 
development pathways

Continually developing and multi-faceted  
approach to new product development 

strong business development team

track record of building in-licensed brands

position as licensee of choice for our key 
mena geography

investment in long-term relationships  
with existing in-licensing partners

experienced legal team capable of negotiating  
robust agreements with our partners 

Continuous development of new partners  
for licensing and co-operation

diverse revenue model with in-house 
r&d capabilities

integration of 
aCqUisitions

Difficulties in integrating any technologies, 
products or businesses acquired

inability to obtain the advantages that the 
acquisitions were intended to create

extensive due diligence undertaken  
as part of any acquisition process 

adverse impact on our business, financial  
condition and results of operations

track record of acquisitions and subsequent 
business integration

significant transaction and integration costs  
could adversely impact our financial results

human resources personnel focused on managing 
employee integration following acquisitions 

inCreased Competition

Loss of market share

 New market entrants in key geographies

On-going pricing pressure in increasingly 
commoditised markets

decreasing revenues on established portfolio

disrUptions in the 
manUfaCtUring sUppLy 
Chain

inability to develop and/or commercialise 
new products

inability to market existing products as planned 

 Inability to procure active ingredients 
from approved sources 

Inability to procure active ingredients on 
commercially viable terms

Inability to procure the quantities of active 
ingredients needed to meet market requirements

Lost revenue streams on short notice

reduced service levels and damage  
to customer relationships

inability to supply finished product to our 
customers in a timely fashion

Close monitoring of acquisition and 
integration costs

on-going portfolio diversification,  
differentiation and renewal through internal  
r&d, in-licensing and product acquisition

Continuing focus on expansion  
of geographies and therapeutic areas 

alternate approved suppliers of active ingredients

Long-term relationships with reliable  
raw material suppliers

Corporate auditing team continuously monitors 
regulatory compliance of api suppliers 

focus on improving service levels and  
optimising our supply chain

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Continued

operationaL risKs continued

rISk

POTENTIAL IMPACT

MITIgATION

eConomiC and poLitiCaL 
and Unforeseen events 

 disruptions to manufacturing and  
marketing plans

Lost revenue streams

inability to market or supply products

 The failure of control, a change in the economic 
conditions (including the Middle East, North 
Africa and the Eurozone), political environment  
or sustained civil unrest in any particular  
market or country 

Unforeseen events such as fire or flooding could 
cause disruptions to manufacturing or supply

geographic diversification, with 26 manufacturing 
facilities and sales in more than 40 countries

product diversification, with 826 products  
and 2,094 dosage strengths and forms

Litigation

 financial impact on group results  
from adverse resolution of proceedings 

in-house legal counsel with relevant  
jurisdictional experience

 Commercial, product liability and other  
claims brought against the Group

reputational damage

finanCiaL risKs

rISk

POTENTIAL IMPACT

MITIgATION

foreign exChange risK 

 Exposure to foreign exchange movements, 
primarily in the European, Algerian,  
Sudanese and Egyptian currencies

 fluctuations in the group’s net  
asset values and financial results upon  
translation into Us dollars

interest rate risK 

fluctuating impact on profits before taxation

 Volatility in interest rates

entering into currency derivative  
contracts where possible

foreign currency borrowing

matching foreign currency revenues  
to in-jurisdiction costs 

optimisation of fixed and variable rate  
debt as a proportion of our total debt

Use of interest rate swap agreements

Credit risK 

reduced working capital funds

Clear credit terms for settlement of sales invoices 

Inability to recover trade receivables

Concentration of significant trade balances with 
key customers in the MENA region and the US

risk of bad debt or default

group Credit policy limiting credit exposures

Use of various financial instruments such  
as letters of credit, factoring and credit insurance 
arrangements

LiqUidity risK

Insufficient free cash flow and  
borrowings headroom

reduced liquidity and working capital funds

Continual evaluation of headroom and borrowing

inability to meet short-term working capital 
needs and, therefore, to execute our long-term 
strategic plans

Committed debt facilities 

diversity of institution, subsidiary and  
geography of borrowings

tax

 Changes to tax laws and regulations  
in any of the markets in which we operate

negative impact on the group’s effective tax rate

Costly compliance requirements

Close observation of any intended or proposed 
changes to tax rules, both in the UK and in other  
key countries where the group operates

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sUstainaBiLity

sUstainaBiLity remains an 
integraL part of oUr approaCh 
to BUsiness

41

Hikma PHarmaceuticals Plc / annual rePort 2012sUstainaBiLity

 responsiBiLty

we aim to improve Lives By providing patients with 
Better aCCess to high qUaLity, affordaBLe mediCines 
in Key ther apeUtiC areas

The table lists some 
examples of key initiatives  
in 2012 across our major  
Corporate responsibility 
impact areas and  
links these initiatives 
to our strategic goals.

2012 highLights

addressing major 
heaLth issUes

patients

peopLe

STrENgTHENINg OUr   
LEADINg POSITION   
IN THE MENA rEgION

supported nationwide initiatives  
in jordan, including the  
national strategy to Combat  
Chronic diseases

DEvELOP OUr gLOBAL   
PrODUCT rANgE IN grOwINg 
THErAPEUTIC ArEAS

introduced innovative medicines, 
including Lutrate® one month from 
gp pharm for advanced prostate 
cancer, and Binosto®, the first  
buffered solution osteoporosis 
treatment, from effrx

engaged pharmacovigilance  
(pv) consultants to review  
our pv systems in the mena,  
eU and Us

introduced the first locally  
produced oncology generic, Cemivil®  
(imatinib), into the formulary  
of jordan’s King hussein Cancer 
Center (KhCC)

ExTEND OUr rEACH AND 

DIvErSITy AS A PArTNEr Of 

CHOICE IN THE MENA rEgION

INCrEASE THE SCALE   

Of OUr SPECIALITy   

INjECTABLES BUSINESS

LEvErAgE OUr   

ExPErTISE AND CAPACITy   

IN THE US MArkET

BUILD OUr wOrLD-CLASS 

MANUfACTUrINg AND   

API SOUrCINg CAPABILITIES 

supported the mena chapter  

partnered with genepharm  

Collaborated with the susan  

expanded our chemical plant  

of the global fund to fight aids, 

in greece for Bicalutamide for the 

Komen for the Cure foundation  

in jordan to support the production 

tuberculosis and malaria

treatment of prostate cancer

in the mid-south to support  

of strategic oncology apis 

breast cancer research

partnered with ameriCares  

to supply medicines to syria

received fda approval for 

phenylephrine hCl injection  

and argatroban injection – 

differentiated products for  

our Us portfolio

addressed critical supply  

shortages in the Us market  

maintained high quality standards  

at our Us fda approved facilities  

through operational improvements 

in jordan and saudi arabia, which 

and capital investment in our  

both passed recent fda inspections

Us and portuguese manufacturing 

facilities

Launched leadership training 
programme for middle managers  
with the american University  
of Beirut (aUB)

raised awareness amongst  
employees on key health issues  
such as obesity, breast cancer  
and heart disease

active member of the global 

Completed more than 650  

smokefree partnership, and leader  

employee training hours at  

of smokefree initiatives in jordan. 

our Cherry hill injectables 

hikma has been smokefree  

manufacturing facility

since 1994

supported employees impacted  

by hurricane sandy and  

renewed ohsas 18001, the  

employee health and safety 

participated in wider relief efforts

certification

CommUnity

set corporate responsibility  
standard in mena through  
Cr mapping research with 
universities

sponsored local events to  
raise awareness of diabetes  
and obesity, including blood  
pressure and glucose testing

active participant in the  

world economic forum,  

influencing mena and  

global healthcare policies

supported children with  

serious illnesses through the 

collection and recycling of  

soda and juice cans

recognised by the senator  

of new jersey, Usa as a “stellar 

example of fruitful partnerships 

between business and colleges”

honoured by Libyan health  

ministry for medical donations  

and community support 

environment

renewed iso 14001 certification  
in egypt and received the iso 9001 
certificate for quality management

renewed iso 14001 and  
successfully completed a surveillance 
audit at our main plant in jordan

Collaborated with international 

initiated renewable energy  

organisations on the implemention  

project at our injectables facility  

Collaborated with global entity to 

apply optimal ways to save energy

installed energy efficient and  

low emission machinery at our 

facilities in jordan

of iso 26000, the social 

responsibility certification,  

in the mena

in portugal, using solar power  

to drive energy savings

BUsiness ethiCs

received ifC Client Leadership 
award for benefit to patient health 
and sustainability practices

Updated Code of Conduct  
with greater focus on integrity

implemented new social media  

policy to unify image as trusted  

and responsible company on  

virtual platforms

awarded healthcare Company  

Launched speak-up line in  

of 2012 and nominated for  

Best investor Communications

Us and europe

maintained commitment not  

to undertake in-house animal  

testing and uphold the  

3rs – reduce, refine and replace

42  HIkMA PHArMACEUTICALS PLC  /  ANNUAL rEPOrT 2012

2012 highLights

addressing major 

heaLth issUes

in jordan, including the  

national strategy to Combat  

Chronic diseases

STrENgTHENINg OUr   

LEADINg POSITION   

IN THE MENA rEgION

DEvELOP OUr gLOBAL   

PrODUCT rANgE IN grOwINg 

THErAPEUTIC ArEAS

supported nationwide initiatives  

introduced innovative medicines, 

including Lutrate® one month from 

gp pharm for advanced prostate 

cancer, and Binosto®, the first  

buffered solution osteoporosis 

treatment, from effrx

ExTEND OUr rEACH AND 
DIvErSITy AS A PArTNEr Of 
CHOICE IN THE MENA rEgION

INCrEASE THE SCALE   
Of OUr SPECIALITy   
INjECTABLES BUSINESS

LEvErAgE OUr   
ExPErTISE AND CAPACITy   
IN THE US MArkET

BUILD OUr wOrLD-CLASS 
MANUfACTUrINg AND   
API SOUrCINg CAPABILITIES 

supported the mena chapter  
of the global fund to fight aids, 
tuberculosis and malaria

partnered with genepharm  
in greece for Bicalutamide for the 
treatment of prostate cancer

Collaborated with the susan  
Komen for the Cure foundation  
in the mid-south to support  
breast cancer research

expanded our chemical plant  
in jordan to support the production 
of strategic oncology apis 

patients

peopLe

engaged pharmacovigilance  

(pv) consultants to review  

our pv systems in the mena,  

eU and Us

introduced the first locally  

produced oncology generic, Cemivil®  

(imatinib), into the formulary  

of jordan’s King hussein Cancer 

Center (KhCC)

partnered with ameriCares  
to supply medicines to syria

received fda approval for 
phenylephrine hCl injection  
and argatroban injection – 
differentiated products for  
our Us portfolio

addressed critical supply  
shortages in the Us market  
through operational improvements 
and capital investment in our  
Us and portuguese manufacturing 
facilities

maintained high quality standards  
at our Us fda approved facilities  
in jordan and saudi arabia, which 
both passed recent fda inspections

Launched leadership training 

raised awareness amongst  

programme for middle managers  

employees on key health issues  

with the american University  

such as obesity, breast cancer  

of Beirut (aUB)

and heart disease

active member of the global 
smokefree partnership, and leader  
of smokefree initiatives in jordan. 
hikma has been smokefree  
since 1994

Completed more than 650  
employee training hours at  
our Cherry hill injectables 
manufacturing facility

supported employees impacted  
by hurricane sandy and  
participated in wider relief efforts

renewed ohsas 18001, the  
employee health and safety 
certification

CommUnity

set corporate responsibility  

standard in mena through  

Cr mapping research with 

universities

sponsored local events to  

raise awareness of diabetes  

and obesity, including blood  

pressure and glucose testing

active participant in the  
world economic forum,  
influencing mena and  
global healthcare policies

supported children with  
serious illnesses through the 
collection and recycling of  
soda and juice cans

recognised by the senator  
of new jersey, Usa as a “stellar 
example of fruitful partnerships 
between business and colleges”

honoured by Libyan health  
ministry for medical donations  
and community support 

environment

renewed iso 14001 certification  

renewed iso 14001 and  

in egypt and received the iso 9001 

successfully completed a surveillance 

certificate for quality management

audit at our main plant in jordan

Collaborated with international 
organisations on the implemention  
of iso 26000, the social 
responsibility certification,  
in the mena

initiated renewable energy  
project at our injectables facility  
in portugal, using solar power  
to drive energy savings

Collaborated with global entity to 
apply optimal ways to save energy

installed energy efficient and  
low emission machinery at our 
facilities in jordan

BUsiness ethiCs

received ifC Client Leadership 

Updated Code of Conduct  

award for benefit to patient health 

with greater focus on integrity

and sustainability practices

implemented new social media  
policy to unify image as trusted  
and responsible company on  
virtual platforms

awarded healthcare Company  
of 2012 and nominated for  
Best investor Communications

Launched speak-up line in  
Us and europe

maintained commitment not  
to undertake in-house animal  
testing and uphold the  
3rs – reduce, refine and replace

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sUstainaBiLity 
report

addressing major heaLth issUes

As a leading pharmaceutical company with 
widespread operations, global manufacturing 
facilities and a network of international partners, 
we are in a strong position to aid in addressing 
major health issues in our key markets. 

In the MENA, where we generate more than 
60% of group sales, demographics are changing 
rapidly, creating new patient requirements and 
challenging governments and the private sector 
to provide relevant and accessible treatments. 
we are continuously working, through our 
own r&D and through alliances and partnerships, 
to bring patients in the region innovative 
medicines and high quality, affordable generic 
alternatives that meet their needs across a 
range of therapeutic areas. 

A key driver of our performance in the 

MENA region this year was our focus on the 
promotion of cardiovascular and diabetes 
products. The incidence of heart disease and 
diabetes has increased significantly in recent 
years and so has the number of molecules 
in our portfolio in these therapeutic areas. 
In 2012, we also strengthened our 
oncology pipeline. Through a licensing and 
supply agreement with gP Pharm, we added 
Lutrate® 1 month, which prevents tumour 
growth in patients with advanced prostate 
cancer. This critical medication will help to 
address the issue of prostate cancer among 
men, which is expected to increase as the 
MENA faces a progressively ageing population. 

In 2012, we continued to work with global 
organisations to find cures for the world’s 
toughest ailments. As in previous years, we 
contributed to the global fund to fight AIDS, 
Tuberculosis and Malaria. we supported the 
global fund’s MENA chapter and collaborated 
with the public sector in jordan on the 
National Strategy to Combat Chronic Diseases, 
providing full support for awareness and 
educational initiatives focused on chronic 
diseases such as diabetes. In the US, we worked 
with the Susan komen for the Cure foundation, 
the most widely known breast cancer 
organisation in the United States, in a “race 
for the Cure” campaign, raising money to 
fund the education, prevention and research 
of breast cancer in the Mid-South. 

This year, we hosted a team of fellows 
from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) 
Sloan Business School and the International 
finance Corporation (IfC) that were investigating 
how companies in emerging markets are 
investing in sustainability and how they are 
achieving business success. Moreover, Hikma 
was awarded the IfC Client Leadership Award, 
which recognised Hikma for its success in 
helping to treat patients in more than 50 
countries through providing vital affordable 
medicines. It was also recognised for its 
commitment to local communities, for 
its support of female workers, for its 
commitment to applying high environmental 
standards in production and for its commitment 
to education and training, especially through 
internships for young people. 

patients

The well-being of patients is at the heart 
of everything we do. As we focus on providing 
high quality, safe and effective medicines at 
affordable prices, we must implement best 
practices in our manufacturing processes and 
adhere to international good Manufacturing 
Practices (gMPs). In 2012, our jordan, 
Saudi Arabia and Cherry Hill facilities were 
successfully inspected by the US fDA. Cherry Hill 
also passed its MHrA inspection, a testament 
to our ongoing commitment to patient safety 
and high quality standards. 

During the year, we continued our  
efforts to provide information and patient 
education in our core therapeutic categories. 
At conferences held throughout the year  
in the areas of anti-infectives, oncology, CNS, 
cardiovascular and diabetes, we brought 
doctors and specialists together to discuss  
the latest advancements and treatments in 
these critical therapeutic areas. These forums 
help to educate doctors and improve their 
advice to patients. As in previous years, we also 
worked at the patient level, through public 
awareness programmes and events, to raise 
awareness of increasingly common health risks 
like obesity and diabetes. 

raising public awareness about preventing 

and curing coronary problems took place in 
collaboration with the world Heart federation 
in a global world Heart Day across the group. 
we also sponsored a campaign with jordan 
Breast Cancer Program for educating people 
about breast cancer, early detection and 
encouraging women aged 40 years and older 
to have mammograms.

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wOrLD HEArT DAy

BrEAST CANCEr PrOgrAM

pharmacovigilance
Our Medical Affairs department is actively 
engaged in Pharmacovigilance (“Pv”) 
practices, relating to the detection, 
assessment, understanding and prevention 
of adverse effects or any other drug-related 
problems. In 2012, we engaged Pv 
consultants to review our Pv systems in the 
US, EU and MENA regions. As we execute 
the recommendations that came out of 
this review, we expect to drive better 
harmonization of Pv efforts across all regions.

In february 2012, we sponsored the Dubai 

MENA Drug Safety Summit in Dubai, United 
Arab Emirates. In December, a Pv group 
meeting was held in Amman that brought 
together experts from the Egyptian, jordanian 
and Tunisian health authorities and national 
pharmacovigilance centres. This workshop 
investigated the legislation and guidelines 
regarding pharmacovigilance and drug safety 
in the MENA and how they are being applied. 
The Summit and the group meeting 
provided opportunities for our Pv team to  
build stronger relationships with MENA 
health authorities, to investigate the potential 
for collaboration and to creating a channel 
for the advocacy of more harmonized 
pharmaceutical regulations. 

Clinical research
In the MENA, our Medical Affairs team 
undertake clinical research activities and  
work with medical institutions, regulatory 
authorities and clinical research organisations 
(CrOs) to advance and improve healthcare  
in the region.

This year, we partnered with Ergomed to 

conduct the first clinical study in jordan for  
one of our key anti-cancer products, Cemivil® 
(imatinib). In 2012, Cemivil® was the first locally 
produced oncology generic product to be 
added to the formulary of the jordan king 
Hussein Cancer Center (“kHCC”). 
furthermore, we obtained approval of the 
Cemivil® study protocol, by the Clinical Trial 
Committee of the jordan food and Drug 
Administration (“jfDA”), to be initiated in 
the jordan University Hospital and kHCC. 

Our decision to work with Ergomed stems 
from a strong commitment to continuous medical 
advancement through the use of clinical 
studies, especially in the field of oncology, 
and we have plans to extend this study to 
other MENA markets.

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Continued

security of supply
Maintaining a good supply of our products 
remains a key priority for us, particularly in  
the US market, which has suffered from acute 
supply shortages of injectable products in 
recent years. In 2012, we increased production 
at both our Cherry Hill and Portugal injectable 
facilities in order to meet market demand for 
our products and address market shortages.

we also worked to alleviate supply shortages 
in disrupted MENA markets. Through medicinal 
donations, we worked to bring much needed 
medicines to areas of crisis. In-kind medicinal 
donations were donated to Libya, gaza and Syria. 

medical information
we endeavour to provide our patients with 
accurate, comprehensive and relevant medical 
information on our products. These practices 
ensure the ethical and credible promotion 
of our products. Our responsibility covers 
delivering scientific knowledge tailored to the 
sales representatives’ needs. 

A key step toward the coordination 
and harmonization of medical and product 
information this year was the consolidation 
of a global pharmaceutical product inventory, 
containing the generic and Hikma brand 
names, marketing authorisation holders, 
manufacturing sites and countries where 
products are registered. The product inventory 
information is an essential tool for patients 
and physicians.

Medical information efforts also comprised 
a number of clinical and non-clinical overviews 
and summaries that were developed to fulfil a 
new requirement in registration applications in 
several countries including Algeria, Azerbaijan, 
jordan, kazakhstan, Morocco, Saudi Arabia 
and Tunisia.

peopLe

health and safety
Hikma is committed to its employees’ health 
and safety. we comply with workplace safety 
standards – OHSAS 18001 standards or their 
equivalents – in our manufacturing facilities. 
Mandatory occupational training has been 
conducted for all manufacturing operators. 

To sustain a healthy work environment for 
our people, Hikma is a member of the global 
Smokefree Partnership (gSP), promoting 
effective smoke-free environments since 1994. 

This year, Hikma played an active role in 
promoting smoke-free environments in the 
private sector by inviting major jordanian 
businesses to a session with the Cancer 
Control Office of the king Hussein Cancer 
Center to discuss the dangers of smoking in 
the workplace. As a follow up to this event, 
an informal coalition of smokefree jordanian 
businesses was established.

During the year, we conducted our  
annual employee welfare week, the “you Are 
Hikma” campaign. A global initiative staged at 
Hikma locations worldwide, “you Are Hikma” 
celebrates the Company’s core values by raising 
awareness among its staff of health, safety and 
environmental issues. It emphasises personal 
empowerment, encouraging responsible 
corporate citizenship among Hikma staff 
and improving their well being and quality 
of life through positive and valuable 
educational activities.

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rAISINg AwArENESS

DIABETES

OBESITy

we are an equal opportunity employer, 
promoting diversity and inclusion. Hikma 
employs more than 6,500 employees, 83%  
of which are in the MENA countries, many  
of which have high unemployment. A quarter 
of our employees are female, which is double 
the regional average in the MENA. females 
also make up 75% of Portugal’s workforce, 
and they occupy strategic top managerial 
positions across the group.

we invest in the communities in which we 

are located, hiring local talent and developing 
the skills of the community’s youth. 60% of 
employees were below the age of 30 in 2012.

training, education  
and performance measurement
Through collaboration with Hr, 
Cr responsibilities have been officially added 
to Cr champions’ kPIs. These responsibilities 
now represent 30% of their overall job 
responsibilities. we now have 15 champions 
across the group, following the appointment 
of new champions in Sudan and Tunisia.  
These champions drive the implementation  
of our group-wide Cr strategy in Hikma’s 
facilities worldwide.

we held our annual Hr and Cr training 
workshops for employees globally in October 
to touch base on main issues and introduce the 
latest global trends in sustainable development 
and further train our Cr champions in grI.

In 2012, we launched a leadership training 

programme for middle managers with the 
American University of Beirut (AUB). The training 
provides managers with the knowledge and 
skills needed for current and future positions at 
Hikma, thus ensuring management succession 
planning. we have completed the training for 
41 of our managers this year and have already 
started to see positive results. 

west-ward Pharmaceuticals, our subsidiary 

in the US, was recognised by the US Senator  
of New jersey as a “stellar example of fruitful 
partnerships between business and colleges” 
due to our continuous collaboration with 
Camden County College for the training of more 
than 300 employees.

we also established a dedicated IT Training 
Center that is preparing training courses for 
our corporate teams on a range  
of IT needs, from training in Hikma’s main 
production systems to human resources and 
customer relationship management systems 
and project management (PMP).

responsible sales are essential and are 
achieved by investing in Hikma’s sales and 
marketing teams. we continuously strive to 
strengthen the capabilities of our sales and 
marketing team through training. Such 
trainings aim at ensuring the communication  
of evidence-based, well supported and 
balanced messages to HCPs. Training covers 
our sales and marketing teams in the entire 
geographical locations of Hikma’s entities. 

equal opportunities
we believe in the equal treatment of employees, 
respect for human rights, and a workplace 
free from discrimination, favouritism or 
inequality in any form. At Hikma, it is a priority 
that employees are comfortable in their work 
environment. we have an open door policy 
that ensures that grievances are heard and 
that actions are taken. Throughout the year, 
rotational meetings were conducted by the 
CEO with various departments to better 
understand potential issues and concerns. 

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Continued

In Libya, Hikma was honoured by the Libyan 
Ministry of Health in july 2012 for timely 
medical donations worth USD 500,000 and 
continuous community related initiatives.
In the US, our team organised and hosted  
a week long on-site volunteer fair in june. 
Employees took the time to explore opportunities 
for community service with different local 
organisations. In October our US employees 
took part in the Leukemia and Lymphoma 
Society’s “Light the Night walk” event and 
collectively raised over USD 10,000 for the 
society. In addition to each walker raising 
money, each facility ran raffles, bake sales, and 
various other fundraisers. 

Hurricane Sandy left many along the  
New jersey shore line and around our Eatontown 
facility with nothing. Monetary donations, 
toys, clothes and gift cards were collected 
from our other US facilities to fund relief efforts 
and support victims of the hurricane. Also in 
the US, the Annual Thanksgiving food Drive 
was held to benefit the foodBank of Monmouth 
and Ocean Counties in a “Neighbors Helping 
Neighbors” campaign. This foodbank supports 
over 200 food pantries, soup kitchens, and 
children’s meal programmes.

CommUnity

Through community engagement and health 
awareness campaigns we are investing in  
the local communities in which we operate. 
we held our global volunteering Day in  
April for the fifth consecutive year. This year, 
volunteering activities included donating 
blood, refurbishing orphanages and participating 
in public awareness campaigns. recognition 
was given to active volunteers who participate 
every year, to encourage employee engagement 
in the community. 

Our businesses were also active throughout 

the year in supporting their communities.  
In Egypt volunteers hosted around 80 children 
from a local orphanage for a day full of music, 
puppet-shows and educational games.

In jordan, we renewed our partnership 

with the UNrwA in sponsoring 30,000 
underprivileged children to enter the Children’s 
Museum, an interactive educational museum 
for children of all ages. 

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In 2011, we were invited to collaborate  
with the International Standards Organization  
(ISO), the jordan Standards and Metrology 
Organization (jSMO) and the Swedish 
International Development Cooperation 
Agency (SIDA) on a project about the use  
and implementation of the ISO 26000 
certification for Social responsibility within 
the MENA. In 2012, we took part in a related 
developing country workshop, where we 
presented our experiences and joined a panel 
on social responsibility best practices.

environment

Across the group, we aim to minimise  
our environmental impact by integrating 
environmental policies and activities into our 
day-to-day business. New machinery installed 
in two of our facilities in jordan will help  
lower energy consumption and reduce  
carbon emissions. while providing a clear 
environmental benefit, this project will also 
drive cost savings, through reductions in 
electric, fuel and water consumption.

we are increasingly working to monitor 

our environmental impact. In 2012, an ISO 
14001 surveillance audit was conducted at the 
main plant in jordan by SgS jordan auditors. 
This was successfully completed, resulting in 
re-certification. ISO 14001 certification was 
also renewed in our plant in Egypt. This facility 
was also granted the ISO 9001 certificate for 
quality management, valid until 2015. 

Hikma partnered with Self Energy and Nakhil 
jordanian Investment and Trading Company 
to explore optimal ways to reduce energy 
costs, carbon emissions and our reliance on 
electricity. The project included an energy 
and power utilisation assessment of our 
facilities in six markets, including jordan, 
Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Algeria. 

we also continued to monitor  

our performance against environmental key 
Performance Indicators (kPIs). These kPIs are 
aligned with the Carbon Disclosure Project 
(CDP) and the global reporting Initiative (grI) 
reporting guidelines, which we have been 
reporting against for three years. Carbon 
emissions were analysed in our operations  
and this year we supplied information on the 
six greenhouse gases. 

Initiatives have been put in place to 
promote the recycling of old computers, 
printers and furniture. These are redistributed 
across business units or donated externally 
to charitable organisations.

Since desertification is an issue in the 
MENA region, we try to focus on opportunities 
where we can enhance the local natural 
environment. This year we hosted an Arbour 
Day event, encouraging the local community  
to plant trees and become aware of their natural 
habitat. we also collaborated with several 
organisations that promote planting trees.

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Continued

“ Upholding the highest standards  
of ethical conduct is one of our  
core principles. We are continuously 
working to ensure all aspects  
of our global operations are carried 
out with integrity and reliability. 
We remain committed to our 
principle of combating corruption.”

animal welfare 
The welfare of animals is an ethical and 
essential part of our responsibility. good 
animal welfare has become a worldwide 
accepted practice and requirement for 
pharmaceutical and manufacturing standards 
as a whole. we are committed to safe 
guarding the welfare of animals in the choices 
that it makes.

we do not conduct any in-house testing 

and, where required in a few specific 
circumstances, the company requests external 
organisations to conduct animal testing on our 
behalf. No animal testing was conducted on 
our behalf in 2012. A specific animal testing 
policy formalises our activities, and the 
following is an excerpt from the policy:

“where animal testing is required, Hikma 

is committed to the principles of the 3r 
research foundation – reduce, refine and 
replace… The 3rs of animal testing (from the 
Swiss-based 3r research foundation) are:
 3 replace: Use alternatives to animal testing 

whenever possible

 3 reduce: Improve existing methods so that 
fewer laboratory animals are required
 3 refine: refine existing methods so that 

animals are exposed to as little discomfort 
and stress as possible.”

BUsiness ethiCs

Our business ethics are central to the way we 
do our business. As a leading healthcare 
company, we strive to overcome today’s social 
and economic challenges by staying focused 
on upholding the highest ethical conduct in 
everything we do.

human rights
Continuing with our ethical journey, we 
renewed our membership in UN global 
Compact in December 2012, renewing our 
commitment to aligning operations and 
strategies with the ten universally accepted 
principles in terms of human rights, labour, 
environment and anti-corruption. In doing 
so we have demonstrated how we respect 
and protect internationally proclaimed human 
rights, and are not complicit in matters of 
human rights abuses, child labour, forced 
and compulsory labour and take proactive 
measures to eliminate them. for further 
reading, the Communication On Progress 
report is available on www.hikma.com and 
www.unglobalcompact.org.

Our updated Code of Conduct was 
published in the fourth quarter of 2012. The 
Code and its supporting policies require that 
our employees uphold the highest ethical 
standards in their employment and reflect our 
commitment to human rights. The Code of 
Conduct was sent out across the group 
and has been translated into the five main 
languages of our locations: English, Arabic, 
Portuguese, french and german and it is 
available on our website.

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Board oversight – Compliance 
responsibility and ethics Committee 
(CreC)
The CrEC oversees our ethical business 
conduct. within its oversight fall the functions 
of Corporate Compliance and Corporate 
responsibility. 

It is through the Compliance framework 
adopted by CrEC that the Code of Conduct 
has been updated and launched. for further 
details of the work of the CrEC in relation  
to corporate compliance, the CrEC report is 
available on pages 79 to 81.

transparency measures
we are dedicated to sustain anti-bribery 
and anti-corruption mechanisms across 
its business. The CrEC and Compliance 
department along with the Corporate 
responsibility division have joined efforts to 
maintain transparent and stringent measures 
against corruption and bribery. The updated 
Code of Conduct obliges employees to abide 
by transparency measures and has greater 
focus on integrity. At Hikma, we conduct  
our business in adherence to principles of 
quality, integrity, transparency, dignity and 
respect for all. 

Our image as a responsible and trusted 
organisation is important to us. 

Communication standards were formalised 
in 2012 to maintain a unified image across our 
platforms, which encompass the virtual online 
platform as well. An extensive social media 
policy was distributed to our employees 
worldwide and has become part of their 
employment contract to ensure responsible 
and ethical participation in both Hikma 
endorsed and other social media platforms. 
we also created formal Hikma accounts in 
the main and relevant social media outlets. 
we welcome external stakeholder 
engagement and are transparent in our 
business activities. Our sense of responsibility 
and transparency was displayed in our 
cooperation and openly responding to ethical 
audit organisations, which in turn helped our 
ethical investment opportunities making Hikma 
a more attractive prospect for “green” investors. 
As a founding member of Partnering 
Against Corruption Initiative (PACI), an initiative 
created by the world Economic forum, we 
continued to work with businesses around  
the globe to combat bribery and corruption,  
as this initiative requires a commitment to  
zero tolerance of bribery in all its forms. 

suppliers
The supply chain process at our manufacturing 
facilities chooses significant suppliers that 
uphold ethical practices and do not break with 
internationally proclaimed integrity measures. 
Our suppliers follow good Manufacturing 
Practices (gMP) and our significant suppliers 
are ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 certified or 
their equivalent.

recognition
recognition was received in 2012 for our 
excellence in implementing ethical standards, 
transparency measures and high human 
rights and labour standards in our facilities 
in all our locations. we were nominated for 
“Best Investor Communications Award” and 
were selected for the International finance 
Corporation (IfC) Award for being an 
exemplary company in terms of Cr, female 
employment, community efforts and youth 
employment.  
we were also chosen for the Arabian Business 
Healthcare company of 2012 Award for our 
leading position in the MENA. 

In April 2012, the Cr Department of our 
Saudi Arabian facility, jPI, was registered in the 
Chamber of Commerce in riyadh as one of the 
pioneers in this field.

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manUfaCtUring and api soUrCing 
CapaBiLities

improving  
Lives... 

...THrOUgH THE DEvELOPMENT Of  
A HIgH qUALITy, SECUrE SUPPLy CHAIN 

In 2012, we invested in developing our 
in-house Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient 
(“API”) sourcing capabilities by 
expanding our fDA approved chemical 
plant in jordan, we are developing and 
manufacturing API for certain key strategic 
products, particularly where there are a 
limited number of API suppliers in the 
market or where the API is very expensive 
or difficult to manufacture. 

This facility also allows us to develop and 
manufacture API at an earlier stage in the 
formulation process, accelerating the 
speed at which we are able to bring new 
products to market. Today, this facility is 
helping us be vertically integrated on key 
products like enalaprilat, where we 

produce the API in jordan, manufacture 
the product in Portugal and sell it in the 
US market.

The expansion of this plant means we can 
accommodate new lines for manufacturing 
APIs. This will enable us, for example, to 
vertically integrate production for certain 
oncology products in MENA, such as 
zoledronic acid. 

we will continue exploring additional 
opportunities to leverage our API facilities 
in the production of products across our 
therapeutic areas. 

This approach to ensuring a high quality, 
secure supply chain is helping us to 
improve lives across our markets.

HEALTHCArE ExPENDITUrE 
(% Of gDP)1

LIfE ExPECTANCy  
(yEArS)1

8%

80

COUNTry

jordan

POPULATION SIZE 
(MILLION)1

6.5

1 CIA – The world factbook

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Hikma PHarmaceuticals Plc / annual rePort 2012Corporate
governanCe

a strong approaCh  
to Corporate governanCe

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Hikma PHarmaceuticals Plc / annual rePort 2012aBoUt this  
governanCe 
report

wHAT HAvE wE IMPrOvED?

we have continued to 
develop our approach to 
reporting during the year in 
order to increase stakeholder 
understanding of the way 
our business is governed. 
we hope this new governance 
report helps you understand 
the way we control and develop 
our business.

fOr MOrE INfOrMATION,  
vISIT OUr wEBSITE

www.hiKma.Com

4.1 governanCe report

4.2 Committee reports

governanCe in hiKma  

58

aUdit  

72

58 / message from oUr Chairman

72 / Letter from the Chairman

59 / highLights
59 / priorities in 2013

73 / highLights
73 / memBership and attendanCe

59 / governanCe prinCipLes

59 / diaLogUe with staKehoLders

73 / responsiBiLities
73 / terms of referenCe

oUr Board 

60 / oUr Board

63 / senior management
67 / roLes and responsiBiLities

67 / Board Composition

67 / Chairman and Chief exeCUtive
68 / independenCe

74 / risK

60

74 / internaL aUdit

75 / internaL ControL

75 / externaL aUdit

nomination  

76

76 / Letter from the Chairman

77 / highLights
77 / memBership and attendanCe

effeCtiveness 

68

77 / responsiBiLities

68 / sKiLLs and experienCe

68 / hiKma KnowLedge
68 / training

68 / evaLUation

meetings 

69

69 / information fLow

69 / Company seCretary

69 / non-exeCUtives

69 / attendanCe

77 / sUCCession
77 / re-eLeCtion

77 / Composition

78 / diversity

78 / Board diversity

CompLianCe, r esponsiBiLity 
and ethiCs  

79

79 / Letter from the Chairman

80 / highLights
80 / memBership and attendanCe

direCtors 

70

80 / responsiBiLities

70 / terms of appointment

70 / externaL Commitments
70 / dUties and Commitment

70 / remUneration

70 / indemnities and insUranCe

deLegation of aUthority 

71

80 /  anti-BriBery and anti-

CorrUption

80 / CompLianCe arChiteCtUre

81 / “aBC” risK assessment

81 / Code of CondUCt

81 / aBC poLiCies and proCedUres
81 / training

81 / speaK-Up

71 / matters reserved to the Board

81 / Corporate responsiBiLity

71 /  introdUCtion to 

the Committees

71 / reporting to the Board

r emU ner ation  

82

82 /  see remUneration governanCe 
whiCh foLLows this seCtion

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4.3 remUneration report

4.4 direCtors’ report

remUneration governanCe   82

exeCUtive impLementation  

93

direCtors’ report 

104

104 / operationaL

105 / finanCiaL
106 / direCtors

106 / eqUity

109 / responsiBiLities

82 / Letter from the Chairman

93 / saLary

94 / pension
95 / Benefits

95 / BonUs

96 / share awards

100 / non-exeCUtive fees

101 / share ownership

totaL  

102

102 / totaL Compensation

83 / highLights
83 / memBership and attendanCe

84 /  remUneration and 

performanCe sUmmary

86 /  remUneration poLiCy sUmmary

87 /  remUneration poLiCy 

enhanCements

87 / responsiBiLities

87 / adviCe and sUpport

poLiCy 

88

88 / Core prinCipLes 

88 / exeCUtive poLiCy

92 / non-exeCUtive

93 / poLiCy for 2013

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message from oUr Chairman

4.1 gOvErNANCE IN HIkMA CONTENTS

58 / Message from our Chairman

59 / Highlights of 2012

59 / Priorities in 2013

59 / governance principles

59 / Dialogue with stakeholders

58  HIkMA PHArMACEUTICALS PLC  /  ANNUAL rEPOrT 2012

dear shareholders and stakeholders
when you look at our Hikma emblem, you will see two words. These 
are “quality” and “Hikma”, which means “wisdom”. I chose these 
two words because I wanted them to underpin everything that we do. 
Being wise and having high standards are, in essence, what good 
governance is all about. It is not about rushing or planning for the 
short-term, it is about making sure that the decisions we take today 
will benefit and keep Hikma strong in the long-term. 

Our approach to governance is focused on our people, as it is our 
people who make the decisions and take actions that are representative 
of Hikma. we are careful when recruiting to select people with the 
right moral and ethical values, as well as technical skills. we invest in 
our people with the aim of creating long-term partnerships. At the 
Board, we are very aware that our duties include communicating our 
values across the group, empowering our people to fulfil our mission 
and monitoring the outcomes to ensure that they are in line with our 
high expectations. 

As Hikma has expanded throughout the MENA region, we have 
become recognised as a thought leader and governance best practice 
operator in the jurisdictions in which we operate. Hikma takes pride in 
taking this leading role as well as in learning from others in order to 
continually improve our performance. 

I have set out below some of our key governance achievements of 

the past year and some of our aims for the coming year. I continue to 
be impressed with the value the Board adds to the performance of our 
business and have been pleased with the improvements that have 
increased our effectiveness during the year. we believe that it is 
important not only to comply with the rules of the Uk Corporate 
governance Code, but also its spirit, and to explain clearly if there are 
circumstances where Hikma’s approach on a specific issue is different. 
In 2012 we complied fully with the governance requirements applicable 
to Hikma.

samih darwazah 
Chairman

THE BOARD’S TIME 

5

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1. Financial

2. Operational developments

3. Strategy

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4. Corporate governance

5. Training

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highLights of 2012

XX we enhanced processes for reviewing strategy, with the 

appointment of a vice President for Strategy and increased 
use of the Executive Committee

XX we developed our approach to reporting in order to increase 

stakeholder understanding of the way our business is governed

XX we provided input into several governance and reporting 

consultations of the government and other bodies

XX we sought to improve corporate communication and transparency 

on executive pay by changing the format of our remuneration 
report and clearly separating past pay and future policy

XX we appointed a new Company Secretary with a sole  

focus on governance

XX we continued to enhance our externally facilitated board 

evaluation

XX we further developed our Board and senior management 
succession which is detailed in a new succession manual 

XX we further developed management level training on Corporate 

governance and Business Integrity issues

XX we continued to develop the Board Corporate governance 

awareness through Corporate governance presentations and 
updates on matter relevant to the Board

priorities in 2013

XX Continue to contribute to governance practice and thought 

leadership throughout our jurisdictions of operation 

XX further develop our Board and senior management  

succession planning arrangements

XX further advanced our commitment to business integrity  
through the implementation of relevant procedures,  
policies and training

XX Develop further our externally moderated Board  

evaluation processes

governance principles
The Board is committed to meeting the standards of good corporate 
governance set out in the Uk Corporate governance Code (the “Code”) 
and the Corporate governance Principles set out in the Markets Law  
of the Dubai financial Services Authority (the “Markets Law”). 
This report on pages 54 to 109 describes how the Board applied the 
Corporate governance Principles during the year under review. 

Throughout the year and up until the date of this report Hikma 

was in full compliance with the Corporate governance Principles. 

dialogue with stakeholders
Hikma is committed to communicating with shareholders and stakeholders 
in a clear and open manner. If there are matters on which additional 
explanation is required, we are always happy to discuss them. 

The Chairman, Senior Independent Director and Committee 
Chairmen remain open for discussion on matters under their areas of 
responsibility, either through contacting Hikma or at the Annual general 
Meeting (“AGM”). Each Committee has provided shareholders with  
a separate report on their activities during the year. 

Ongoing communication with shareholders is a high priority. 

Hikma undertakes a continuous programme of meetings with 
institutional shareholders in the Uk, Europe, the United States and 
the MENA region. This programme includes, but is not limited to, 
one-to-one meetings, investor days, conference calls and presentations 
at investor conferences. The Board receives regular updates on investor 
relations issues, including feedback from analysts. In addition, Hikma 
makes formal presentations at the time of its annual and interim results 
which are webcast and disseminated on Hikma’s website. The Chief 
Executive Officer, Executive vice-Chairman, Chief financial Officer and 
other senior corporate executives have all participated in the investor 
programme during the period under review.

The principal ongoing communication with shareholders is through 
the publication of Hikma’s Annual report and Accounts, Interim results 
and Interim Management Statements, together with the opportunity  
to question the Board and Committees at the Annual general Meeting. 
Shareholders are encouraged to attend the AgM and if unable to do  
so are encouraged to vote by proxy. Copies of presentations made  
at the AgM are available on the website after the event together with 
the results of the voting. Hikma maintains a website which is updated 
regularly. Additionally, Hikma continues to communicate with the 
market in respect of the group’s performance and prospects through 
the release of appropriate press announcements and other updates. 

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oUr Board 

samih darwazah
Non-Executive Chairman

said darwazah
Chief Executive Officer

mazen darwazah
Executive Vice Chairman, CEO of MENA

Age: 82

Age: 55

Age: 54

Appointed: 8 September 2005

Appointed: 1 july 2007

Appointed: 8 September 2005

joined Hikma: 1977

Nationality: jordanian

joined Hikma: 1981

Nationality: jordanian

joined Hikma: 1985

Nationality: jordanian

Skills and experience:
Samih Darwazah founded Hikma Pharmaceuticals  
in jordan in 1977 and listed Hikma on the London 
Stock Exchange in 2005. Samih was Chairman  
and Chief Executive of Hikma until 2007, when  
he relinquished his executive responsibilities. In the 
same year, Samih won Ernst and young’s Middle 
East Entrepreneur of the year Award. 

A fulbright scholar, Samih holds a Masters Degree  
in Industrial Pharmacy from the St. Louis College  
of Pharmacy, Missouri which he obtained in 1964 
and an honorary Doctor of Science degree which  
he was awarded in 2010. He obtained his BSc  
Degree in Pharmacy from the American University  
of Beirut (AUB) in 1954. In 2012, AUB awarded 
Samih the “Distinguished Alumnus Award”  
for his accomplishments in the international 
healthcare industry.

Samih served as Minister of Energy and Mineral 
resources in jordan between 1995 and 1996.  
He also founded the jordan Exporters’ Association 
and served as a member of the Senate of the 
Hashemite kingdom of jordan. Samih was  
employed at Eli Lilly from 1964 to 1976.

Other appointments: 
Samih is a member of the generics Advisory  
Board of Pictet, the Swiss Bank’s fund. 

Skills and experience:
Said was appointed Chief Executive Officer in july 
2007. Said was Chairman and Chief Executive of the 
Hikma group holding company from 1994 to 2003 
and Minister of Health for the Hashemite kingdom 
of jordan from 2003 to 2006.

During his thirty two years at Hikma, Said has 
undertaken several executive roles which have 
provided him with extensive experience in  
each functional area of Hikma’s global generic 
pharmaceuticals business and in the broader 
strategic leadership of an international entrepreneurial 
organisation. Said has played a key role in the 
development of the group strategy, including the 
acquisition of west-ward Pharmaceuticals in the 
USA and the development of the Injectables business 
in Europe and the MENA region. Under Said’s 
leadership, Hikma’s facilities in the USA, jordan  
and Portugal received US fDA approval, the leading 
international pharmaceutical regulatory standard. 

Said has a degree in industrial engineering from 
Purdue University and an MBA from INSEAD. 

Other appointments: 
Said is founder of the Healthcare Accreditation 
Council of jordan. Said is Chairman of the Dead  
Sea Touristic and real Estate Investments. He is a 
member of the Central Bank of jordan Board.  
He is a Director of Endeavour jordan, a charitable 
organization that assists in the development of 
entrepreneurs, and a Trustee of jordan river 
foundation, a charitable organization that aims  
to empower jordanian society. Said is a Trustee 
at the American University of Beirut.

Skills and experience:
Mazen was appointed group Executive vice-
Chairman and MENA CEO in 2005. During his 28 
years’ service at Hikma, he has held an extensive 
range of positions within the group starting as a 
medical representative and working in different 
capacities including Chairman and CEO of Hikma 
Pharmaceuticals Limited, a major group operational 
and holding company. 

As Chief Executive of MENA, Mazen is leading the 
geographical expansion and consolidation of Hikma 
in MENA region and the formation of strategic 
business partnerships. Mazen is the executive  
lead of Hikma’s corporate social responsibility and 
business integrity programmes.

Mazen holds a BA in Business Administration  
from the Lebanese American University and an  
AMP from INSEAD. He has served as the President  
of the jordanian Association of Manufacturers  
of Pharmaceuticals and Medical Appliances.

Other appointments:
Mazen is a Senator of the Hashemite kingdom of 
jordan and the Chairman of the jordan International 
Insurance Company. He is vice Chairman of the 
Capital Bank of jordan. Mazen is also a Member  
of Board of Trustees of yarmouk University (jordan). 
He is on the advisory board for the Lebanese 
American University (LAU) Lebanon, and the 
Buck Institute for Education, San francisco. 

Committee membership:
Nomination Committee
Compliance, responsibility and Ethics Committee
Corporate responsibility Committee (Chairman)

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sir david rowe-ham
Senior Independent Non-Executive Director

ali al-husry
Non-Executive Director

michael ashton
Independent Non-Executive Director

Age: 77

Age: 55

Age: 67

Appointed: 14 October 2005

Appointed: 14 October 2005

Appointed: 14 October 2005

joined Hikma: 2005

Nationality: British

joined Hikma: 1981

Nationality: jordanian

joined Hikma: 2005

Nationality: Australian

Skills and experience:
Sir David brings to Hikma wide experience in 
financial matters, corporate governance, public 
affairs, and the development of listed companies.  
Sir David is a former Lord Mayor of London, and  
has held many senior positions in Uk financial 
institutions including serving as Chairman of Brewin 
Dolphin Holdings PLC and Arden Partners PLC.  
He is a past President of The Crown Agents foundation 
and a former regional director of Lloyds Bank plc.

Skills and experience:
Ali joined Hikma as director of Hikma Pharma 
Limited in 1981 and has held various directorships 
within the group. Ali brings great financial 
experience to the Board as well as an in-depth 
knowledge of the MENA region and Hikma 
Pharmaceuticals. Ali was a founder of The Capital 
Bank of jordan, which offers commercial and 
investment banking services, and served as  
Chief Executive Officer of the Bank until 2007.

Skills and experience:
Michael has over 30 years’ experience in the 
pharmaceutical industry, holding senior executive 
positions with Pfizer and Merck. Michael was 
Chief Executive Officer of SkyePharma PLC from 
November 1998 to March 2006 and prior to that 
was Chairman, President and Chief Executive  
Officer of faulding. He has held a number of 
non-executive and advisory positions across the 
pharmaceutical industry.

Other appointments: 
Sir David is Chairman of Olayan Europe Ltd.

Ali has a degree in Mechanical Engineering  
from the University of Southern California and  
an MBA from INSEAD. 

Michael has a Bachelor of Pharmacy degree  
from Sydney University, and his MBA degree from 
rutgers University, New jersey.

Committee membership:
Audit Committee  
Nomination Committee (Chairman) 
remuneration Committee

Other appointments: 
Ali is Chairman of Endeavour jordan, a not for  
profit organisation that assists in the development  
of entrepreneurs and a director of the Microfund  
for women, which provides microfinance to 
low-income female entrepreneurs. Also, he is 
a member of the Board of Trustees of the jordan 
Museum. Ali is a director of the Capital Bank 
of jordan.

Other appointments: 
Michael is a non-executive director at Transition 
Therapeutics, a therapeutics biopharmaceutical 
company. He is also Chairman of PuriCore plc, 
water-based clean technology company, and komix, 
a children’s educational organisation.

Committee membership:
Audit Committee  
Nomination Committee 
remuneration Committee (Chairman)

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Breffni Byrne
Independent Non-Executive Director 

dr. ronald goode
Independent Non-Executive Director 

robert pickering
Independent Non-Executive Director 

Age: 67

Age: 69

Age: 53

Appointed: 14 October 2005

Appointed: 12 December 2006

Appointed: 1 September 2011

joined Hikma: 2005

Nationality: Irish

joined Hikma: 2006

Nationality: American

joined Hikma: 2011

Nationality: British

Skills and experience:
Breffni is a chartered accountant with over 30 years 
of experience in public practice, including significant 
international responsibilities. Breffni served as the 
Managing Partner of the Audit and Business Advisory 
practice of Arthur Andersen in Ireland and as Director 
of risk Management of Andersen’s audit practice in 
Middle East, India, Africa and the Nordic countries. 
Breffni has extensive experience in financial reporting, 
international operations, corporate governance and 
general financial and commercial matters. He is a 
former non-executive director of Irish Life and 
Permanent plc. He is considered by the Board to  
have recent and relevant financial experience. 

Breffni holds a Masters degree in Economic  
Science from the University College, Dublin and  
is a Chartered Accountant.

Skills and experience:
ron has spent over 30 years in the international 
pharmaceutical industry, including roles as President 
of International Operations at Searle and vice 
President of Clinical and Scientific Affairs at Pfizer. 
His extensive experience includes leading companies 
as CEO and acting as an adviser to companies  
in the pharmaceutical industry. He also advises 
companies involved in nanotechnology and in the 
information technology business sectors. 

ron was formerly President and Chief Executive Officer 
of Unimed Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and exegenics Inc. 
He is a trustee of Thunderbird School of global 
Management, which is ranked by the financial Times 
as the premier international business school.

ron has a PhD from the University of georgia and 
a MS and BS from the University of Memphis.

Other appointments: 
Breffni is a non-executive director of Aviva Life  
and Pensions Ireland and NCB Stockbrokers,  
an independent financial services company. He is 
also a non-executive director of Tedcastles Holdings, 
an oil distribution company, and Cpl resources plc,  
a human resources company. He chairs the audit 
committee of all of the above companies.

Committee membership:
Audit Committee (Chairman) 
Compliance, responsibility and Ethics Committee  
remuneration Committee 

Other appointments: 
ron is the Chairman of The goode group, advisers 
to the pharmaceutical industry. ron is a director 
of Mercy Ships International, a medical services 
charity. He is a Senior Business Adviser to The kinsella 
group, an investment banking company. 

Committee membership: 
Audit Committee,  
Compliance, responsibility and Ethics Committee 
(Chairman),  
remuneration Committee

Skills and experience:
robert spent 23 years at Cazenove & Co., becoming 
the first Chief Executive of Cazenove group PLC  
in 2001. He subsequently served as Chief Executive  
of jP Morgan Cazenove, until his retirement in  
2008. He has extensive experience of capital raising, 
mergers and acquisitions and of the relationship 
between quoted companies and investors. 

robert is a qualified solicitor with a law degree  
from Lincoln College, Oxford. 

Other appointments: 
robert is a non-executive director of Neptune 
Investment Management, a fund management 
company and Itau BBA International PLC, the 
investment bank of the Itaú Unibanco group.  
He is Chairman of the Trustees of Lincoln College 
Oxford 2027 Trust.

Committee membership:
Audit Committee 
Nomination Committee 
Compliance, responsibility and Ethics Committee

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senior management

majda Labadi
Corporate Vice President, 
Human Resources

Khalid nabilsi
Chief Financial Officer 

susan ringdal
Vice President, Corporate Strategy 
and Investor Relations 

Appointed to current role: 2009

Appointed to current role: 2011

Appointed to current role: 2012

joined Hikma: 1985

Nationality: jordanian

joined Hikma: 2001

Nationality: jordanian

joined Hikma: 2005

Nationality: American

Skills and experience:
Susan joined Hikma as Investor relations Director, 
having previously worked for the pharmaceutical 
distribution and retail pharmacy group Alliance 
UniChem plc as Investor relations Manager.  
She also has experience as an equity analyst at 
Morgan Stanley in London. In early 2012 Susan 
assumed responsibility for corporate strategy.

Susan holds a BA in History from Cornell University 
and an MBA from London Business School.

Skills and experience:
During her 28 years at Hikma, Majda has held a 
variety of roles including Purchasing Manager at 
Hikma Pharmaceuticals Limited, Strategy Manager  
at Hikma Investment, general Manager of Hikma 
farmaceutica and vice President of Injectables.  
In february 2009 Majda assumed her current position 
as Corporate vice President, Human resources.  
She has been responsible for establishing a central 
human resource practice and leading the development 
of several group wide initiatives, including the grading 
structure, performance evaluation process and the 
group bonus scheme. 

Majda has completed the Advanced Management 
Program (AMP) program at INSEAD, holds a  
BA from the American University of Beirut and 
masters degree from Hochschule für Okonomie  
in Berlin, germany.

Skills and experience:
Prior to assuming his current role, khalid held several 
senior positions in the Hikma finance department 
including Corporate vice President, finance and was 
a key member of the IPO team in 2005. following 
qualification as a CPA he held a variety of roles in 
financial accounting, reporting and financial advisory 
services, and with Atlas Investment group (now  
AB Invest) where he was involved in mergers and 
acquisitions advisory services. Prior to Atlas, khalid 
had managed several multinational audit engagements 
at Arthur Andersen in Amman, jordan. As Chief 
financial Officer, khalid has integrated several 
acquisitions into the financial reporting structure, 
developed the group internal control framework  
and implemented new leverage arrangements to 
fund acquisitions and capital investment.

khalid is a US Certified Public Accountant and  
has an MBA from the University of Hull. 

Other appointments: 
khalid is a founder of the jordan Association for 
Management Accountants and a board member of 
the jordan Armed forces and Security Apparatuses 
Credit Union. 

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Bassam Kanaan
President and Chief Operating Officer  
for the MENA and EU regions

michael raya
President and CEO of the USA 

riad mishlawi 
EU Vice President and Global Head 
of Injectables

Appointed to current role: 2011

Appointed to current role: 2008

Appointed to current role: 2011

joined Hikma: 2001

Nationality: jordanian

joined Hikma: 1992

Nationality: American

joined Hikma: 1990

Nationality: Lebanese

Skills and experience:
Michael joined Hikma’s US subsidiary west-ward 
from vitarine Pharmaceuticals where he had worked 
from 1984 until 1992 in various roles, including  
vice President, quality Control. Prior to this,  
Michael worked at Schering-Plough and Hoffman 
Laroche. At Hikma Michael has previously been 
responsible for all west-ward’s operations as well  
as quality/compliance for all worldwide Hikma 
facilities until his appointment as President and  
CEO of west-ward in 2008. 

Michael holds a Masters degree in Industrial 
Pharmacy from Long Island University and a 
Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry from St. francis 
College. Michael is also a graduate of INSEAD’s 
International Executive Program. 

Skills and experience:
riad joined Hikma as a Project Engineer in the 
engineering department where he was involved 
in the construction of Hikma’s facility in Portugal. 
riad spent a significant period in the manufacturing 
operations of many Hikma sites, was general manager 
of Hikma Italy and became Head of Injectables 
Manufacturing Operations before assuming his 
current role. riad was an executive director at 
watson Pharmaceuticals from 1998 to 2005, 
responsible for Injectables operations. riad has  
led the injectables divisional through a period  
of rapid growth and has integrated operations  
into a global operation.

riad has a BSc in Engineering and a Masters  
in Engineering and Management from george 
washington University.

Skills and experience:
Bassam started his career in 1986 with Deloitte & 
Touche (Los Angeles) where he held a variety of roles 
prior to joining PADICO in 1994 as CfO. Bassam 
joined Hikma as CfO in 2001 and played a leading 
role in preparing for Hikma’s IPO in 2005 and in  
its subsequent M&A activity. In february 2009,  
in addition to his responsibilities as CfO, Bassam 
assumed responsibility for Operations, Manufacturing 
and Supply Chain management in Europe & MENA. 
In january 2011, Bassam was promoted to the 
position of President and Chief Operating Officer for 
the MENA and EU regions. Bassam has led the 
growth, acquisition, and operational improvement 
strategy in the MENA region. He also implemented 
management restructuring initiatives aimed at 
strengthening local management teams which 
proved very effective in improving performance.

Bassam is qualified as a Certified Public Accountant 
(CPA) and Chartered financial Analyst (CfA). Bassam 
has a BA from Claremont Mckenna College and an 
International Executive MBA from kellogg/recanati 
Schools of Management.

Other appointments: 
Bassam currently holds non-executive directorships 
in Arab Bank. He has previously served on the Boards 
of Aqaba Development Co., jordan Dubai Properties, 
Zara Holding, Capital Bank of jordan, CEgCO and 
Paltel. Bassam is active in several non-profit and 
charity organizations and is currently a member  
of the Board of Trustees of the welfare Association 
in jordan. 

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henry Knowles
General Counsel 

peter speirs
Company Secretary  

dr ibrahim jalal
Senior Corporate Vice President, 
Technical Affairs 

Appointed to current role: 2005

Appointed to current role: 2012

Appointed to current role: 2000

joined Hikma: 2005

Nationality: British

joined Hikma: 2010

Nationality: British

joined Hikma: 1979

Nationality: jordanian

Skills and experience:
Since joining Hikma, Henry has advised on all  
legal aspects of the group’s business, including 
commercial negotiations, litigation and regulatory 
matters as well as contributing to the execution  
of the group’s acquisitions. More recently Henry  
has been responsible for developing the group’s 
enhanced corporate compliance programme.  
Before joining Hikma, Henry worked for the 
international law firm, Ashurst, where he specialised 
in mergers & acquisitions, equity capital markets  
and corporate law. 

Henry is admitted as a solicitor in England and wales 
and holds an MA in Social and Political Science from 
Trinity College, Cambridge.

Skills and experience:
Peter joined Hikma as a Deputy Company Secretary 
in 2010. Prior to joining Hikma, he worked in the 
Corporate Secretariat of Barclays and Pool re,  
the Uk terrorism re-insurer. He also worked at 
Manifest, a leading Corporate governance Agency. 
In 2012, Peter assumed the role of Company Secretary. 
Peter is responsible for advising on governance  
at the Board and across the group, as well as the 
share-based compensation arrangements.

Peter is a fellow of the Institute of Chartered 
Secretaries and Administrators and holds a law 
degree from University of East Anglia.

Skills and experience:
Ibrahim joined Hikma as Technical Director and  
has held a variety of roles including Corporate 
Technical vice President for Compliance and Senior 
Corporate vice President for r&D. He has played  
a leading role in Hikma securing fDA approval  
for its manufacturing units. 

Ibrahim holds a PhD in Pharmacy from the  
University of wisconsin-Madison. 

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fadi nassar 
Corporate Vice President, Active 
Pharmaceutical Ingredients 

ragheb al-shakhshir
Corporate Vice President, 
Research & Development 

Appointed to current role: 2007

Appointed to current role: 2009

joined Hikma: 1988

Nationality: jordanian

joined Hikma: 2000

Nationality: jordanian

Skills and experience:
fadi has worked in various roles within the group 
including Operations, Purchasing and Business 
Development. He was promoted to Corporate 
vice President, API in 2007. fadi is a Director of 
Hubei Haosun Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd., an Active 
Pharmaceutical Ingredient manufacturing company 
in which Hikma purchased a significant minority 
interest in 2011.

fadi holds a BSc in Chemical Engineering  
from Newcastle University and an MSc in  
Chemical Engineering from Leeds University.  
fadi is also a graduate of INSEAD’s International 
Executive Program.

Skills and experience:
ragheb joined Hikma as a research &  
Development Manager. Prior to joining Hikma he 
held a variety of roles as Senior Scientist at Novartis 
Pharmaceuticals, and at Alcon Labs in the United 
States. from 2003–2008 ragheb led the Hikma  
r&D Injectable team and from february 2009 
assumed the responsibility of Corporate vice 
President, research & Development. 

ragheb has a PhD in Industrial and Physical 
Pharmacy from Purdue University, Masters in 
Engineering from the University of Massachusetts-
Amherst and a BSc in Chemical Engineering  
from the University of wisconsin-Madison. 

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4.1 governanCe report

Board Composition
During 2012, the Board comprised nine Directors:

roLes and responsiBiLities

The Board is responsible for setting the strategic direction and 
monitoring the financial performance of the group against its targets. 
The Board promotes good governance within the group, and seeks to 
ensure that Hikma meets its responsibilities to shareholders, employees, 
suppliers, customers and other stakeholders. There is a formal schedule 
of matters reserved for the Board, which was reviewed in 2012 as part 
of the annual corporate governance review conducted by the Audit 
Committee and approved by the Board. The schedule includes approval 
of strategic plans, financial statements, budget, material investment 
decisions, acquisitions and divestments, and responsibility for the 
effectiveness of the group’s systems of internal control. 

The Board delegates its authority to the Chief Executive who is 

responsible for delivering Hikma’s strategic objectives. The Chief 
Executive is assisted in this task by the Executive Committee the 
members of which meet with the Chief Executive to set strategy and 
key objectives for their areas of responsibility. The Chief Executive 
reports on operational progress and corporate actions to the Board. 
where appropriate, the Chief Executive is assisted by internal and 
external advisers in presenting operational progress and key strategic 
decisions to the Board. 

INTErNAL ADvISErS

ExTErNAL ADvISErS

XX CEO US

XX CfO

XX COO MENA

XX Ashurst 

XX Addleshaw goddard

XX Bank of America Merrill Lynch 

XX Company Secretary

XX Citigroup

XX general Counsel

XX Centerview Partners 

XX vP EU and Injectables

XX Deloitte

XX vP Human resources

XX Ernst & young

XX vP Ir and Strategy

XX Lintstock 

XX PwC

Board

XX One Non-Executive Chairman

XX Two Executive Directors

XX  One Non-Independent Non-Executive Director

XX five Independent Non-Executive Directors

THE BOARD COMPOSITION 

1

1. Chairman

2

2. Executive directors

3. Non-Independent NED

4. Independent NEDs

11%

22%

11%

56%

3

4

The names of the Directors, their biographical details and dates  
of appointment are set out on pages 60 to 62. 

The Senior Independent Director is Sir David rowe-Ham who 
remains available to shareholders should they have concerns that  
they do not wish to raise directly with the Chairman. Sir David is  
also responsible for chairing the meetings of the Non-Executive 
Directors conducted without the presence of the Chairman or  
executive management. 

Chairman and Chief executive
The roles of the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer are separate,  
and the Board has approved statements of their respective responsibilities 
in writing. These statements were reviewed during 2012 as part of the 
annual corporate governance review. 

The Chairman previously held the role of Chairman and Chief 

Executive. In 2007, he relinquished his executive responsibilities and 
continued as Non-Executive Chairman. 

Prior to the appointment of the current Chief Executive Officer  

the Board undertook consultation with its major shareholders and 
external advisers regarding the continuation of Samih Darwazah in  
his role as Chairman. 

The Board concluded that his former executive role should not 
prevent him from remaining as Chairman, especially as he has an in-depth 
understanding of the group and the business and is able to provide  
a valuable contribution in his capacity as Non-Executive Chairman.

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independence
The Board considers Sir David rowe-Ham, Michael Ashton, ronald 
goode, Breffni Byrne and robert Pickering to be independent. These 
individuals provide extensive experience of international pharmaceutical, 
financial, corporate governance and regulatory matters and were 
not associated with Hikma prior to the listing of Hikma in 2005.

The Board reviewed and considered the independence of the 
Non-Executive Directors during the year as part of the annual corporate 
governance review. The Board considers that their diverse business 
backgrounds, skills and experience enable all the Non-Executive 
Directors to continue to bring independent judgement to bear on issues 
of strategy, performance, resources, key appointments, standards of 
conduct and other matters presented to the Board. 

The Board does not classify Ali Al-Husry as an Independent 
Director because of his involvement with Darhold Limited, Hikma’s 
largest shareholder. He was also a Director of Hikma prior to listing. 
However, he continues to bring to the Board broad financial experience 
and a detailed knowledge of the MENA region which represents the 
majority of the group’s business.

effeCtiveness

skills and experience
The Board keeps the skills and experience of its members under 
constant review. The Directors believe in the necessity for challenge and 
debate in the boardroom and consider that existing Board dynamics 
and processes encourage honest and open debate with the Executive 
Directors. 

hikma Knowledge
Board members are encouraged to visit the business units and to meet 
management teams in order to facilitate a better understanding of the 
key issues facing the business. 

The Non-Executive Directors undertook several operational visits 
during the year, and maintain an excellent understanding of the way 
the business operates. 

The Chairman, Mr. Ali Al-Husry and the Executive Directors have 
extensive experience of Hikma from its earliest days to its current day. 

The directors maintain an appropriate dialogue amongst 

themselves and senior management, which ensures that non-executive 
directors are kept up to date with major developments in the group’s 
business. 

training
The main Board training and development activities this year were: 

XX External training on the legal and regulatory landscape. 

XX External training on Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption.

XX The Company Secretary made regular updates to the Directors  

on relevant regulatory and governance matters. 

XX Directors attended several externally provided seminars  

and discussion forums. further training is scheduled for 2013.

XX Hikma’s brokers and financial advisers presented industry  
and market updates to the Board on several occasions. 

XX The Investor relations department reported to the Board on its 
activities and issues arising in the market on a regular basis. 

evaluation
The Board and the Committee undertake an externally moderated 
evaluation each year. The key points of the programme are:

BOArD ExPErIENCE

International exposure

Pharmaceutical

Manufacturing

Sales

regulatory

Listed  
environment

finance

gEOgrAPHICAL SPLIT

67%

67%

67%

67%

56%

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XX The process is coordinated by the Senior Independent Director  

100%

at the request of the Chairman.

XX Lintstock, our external moderator prepared online questionnaires  
for both the Directors and Senior Management designed to build  
on previously identified themes.

XX In 2012 the Board enhanced the evaluation with new questionnaires 
which were sent to senior management. Such an extra participation 
injected a wider perspective into the evaluation.

100%

XX Lintstock managed the process and reported independently to the 

Chairman and the Senior Independent Director. Lintstock presented 
the results and findings to the full Board in the context of Hikma’s 
business and that of its peers.

XX In the fTSE and international markets and provided their  

independent feedback on the results.

XX A similar process was followed for each Committee.

The main elements of the questionnaire were:

meetings

XX Board composition

XX Time management

XX Board information

XX Strategic oversight

XX Operational oversight

information flow
The Company Secretary supports the Chairman in setting the Board 
agenda, ensuring appropriate reports from executive management  
and advisors are delivered in a timely manner and that Directors have 
the information they need in order to make fully-informed decisions.
During the year the Board received presentations and considered the 
following matters:

XX Succession planning and human resource management

XX financial performance

XX Case study

XX Priorities for change

The key conclusions and observations from the 2012 evaluation were: 

XX The Board continues to operate effectively 

XX The views of each member were openly communicated  

and appropriately taken into account

XX The Board will continue to work on Strategy, risk and Succession

XX Divisional operational performance and business development

XX Legal update

XX Corporate governance update

XX Executive Committee and Strategic updates

XX Committee Chairmen report

XX Acquisitions

XX Investor relations

Significant progress had been made on previously identified issues:

XX financial markets performance/broker update

OBSErvATIONS

ACTION TAkEN

focus upon Board and executive 
succession planning

Duplication in reviewing detailed 
financial information at the  
Board and Audit Committee

Increased communication  
on Hikma Strategy

A succession manual has been 
approved by the Board and  
lays down the procedures for  
Board and executive succession. 

financial presentation format  
was changed to improve  
clarity of information and 
presentation style.

Enhanced use of the  
Executive Committee to  
consider group Strategy.

In 2013 the Board will consider whether to enhance the externally 
moderated evaluation with face-to-face Director interviews, based on 
the continued added value this could bring to the Board’s operations. 

The results of the evaluation process formed part of the Chairman’s 

appraisal of the overall effectiveness of the Board and its members.
The Senior Independent Director met with the Non-Executive 

Directors to undertake a formal appraisal of the performance of the 
Chairman. This review addressed the effectiveness of his leadership,  
the setting of the Board agenda, communication with shareholders, 
internal communication and Board efficiency. The Non-Executives 
concluded that the Chairman gave clear leadership and direction  
to the Board, and that the Board is run in an appropriate and  
effective manner.

XX risk management

XX Insurance

XX Human resources 

XX Compliance

XX research and development

XX Tax

The Board governance Manual contains the policy for Directors to 
obtain independent legal advice at Hikma’s expense.

Company secretary 
The Company Secretary reports to the Chairman. All directors have 
access to the advice and services of the Company Secretary, who is 
responsible for ensuring good information flow to the Board and its 
committees, and that sound Board procedures are followed. The 
appointment and removal of the Company Secretary is a matter 
reserved for the Board. 

non-executives
The Chairman holds meetings with Non-Executive Directors (without 
the executive management present) to discuss issues affecting the 
group. As in previous years, the Independent Non-Executive Directors 
have met without the Chairman or Executive Directors being present 
on several occasions during the year.

attendance
During the year under review the Board held nine scheduled meetings 
and one unscheduled meeting. The annual cycle of the Board’s work is 
detailed in the Calendar section below. 

The Company Secretary attended all Board Meetings and 

Committee Meetings. At the discretion of the Board or relevant 
committee, senior management are invited to attend meetings and make 
presentations on developments and results in their business divisions.

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The table below shows attendance at the Board and Committee meetings. To the extent directors were unable to attend additional meetings 
called on short notice, or were prevented from doing so by prior commitments, they received and read the papers for consideration at that 
meeting, relayed their comments in advance and, where necessary, followed up with the Chairman on the decisions taken. 

DIrECTOr

samih darwazah
said darwazah
mazen darwazah
ali al-husry
sir david rowe-ham
Breffni Byrne
michael ashton
ronald goode
robert pickering

Total Meetings Held

BOArD

AUDIT

rEMUNErATION

NOMINATION

COMPLIANCE

100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%

9

–
–
–
–
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%

10

–
–
–
–
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%

7

–
–
75%*
–
100%
–
100%
–
100%

4

–
–
100%
–
–
100%
–
100%
100%

7

* Mr. Mazen Darwazah was unavailable for one Nomination Committee meeting due to his attendance being required at an Executive Committee meeting

direCtors

terms of appointment 
Details of the Executive Directors’ service arrangements and Non-
Executive Directors’ letters of appointment are contained in the 
remuneration report on pages 91 to 93. They are made available for 
inspection before the Annual general Meeting and during business 
hours at Hikma’s registered office at 13 Hanover Square, London.

external Commitments
The Directors’ external commitments are detailed in their profiles on 
pages 60 to 62. The Audit Committee operates, monitors and reviews  
the conflicts of interest procedures, which have operated effectively 
during the year. A register of external commitments is maintained by 
the Company Secretary and is reviewed, updated at each Audit 
Committee and Board meeting. where new commitments are 
proposed, these are reviewed in advance by the Audit Committee  
and where appropriate, recommendations on necessary controls are 
made to the Board. 

The Board considers that a degree of outside commitments 

enhances a Director’s ability to perform the role.

duties and Commitment
The Directors commit an appropriate amount of time to their roles and 
are readily available at short notice. The letters of appointment require 
Non-Executive Directors to commit 20 days during each year to the 
execution of their duties. However, all of the Non-Executive Directors 
devote at least 30 days per annum to their Hikma responsibilities. In 
addition, the committee chairmen spend a significant amount of time 
on their respective areas of responsibility and Non-Executive Directors 
take time to meet with management and visit operations where  
there have particular areas of interest. Consequently, the independent 
Non-Executive Directors dedicate substantially more time to Hikma 
than their appointment requires.

The duties of the directors, Chief Executive, Chairman and 
Committee chairmen are set out in the Board governance Manual.

remuneration
The remuneration report is on pages 82 to 103. 

indemnities and insurance
Hikma maintains an appropriate level of Directors’ and Officers’ 
insurance. The Directors benefit from qualifying third party indemnities 
made by Hikma which were in force during the year and as at the  
date of this report. These indemnities are uncapped in amount in 
relation to losses and liabilities which Directors may incur to third 
parties in the course of the performance of their duties.

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deLegation of aUthority

introduction to the Committees
The Board has an extensive workload and, therefore, has delegated  
the detailed oversight of certain items to four committees:

XX Audit Committee

XX Nomination Committee

XX remuneration Committee 

XX Compliance, responsibility and Ethics Committee (“CREC”)

Each committee has terms of reference which were reviewed during 
the year. Copies are published on the group’s website and are available 
for inspection at the registered office at 13 Hanover Square, London. 

reporting to the Board
The Chairmen of each Committee report on that Committee’s business 
at every Board meeting. The minutes of each Committee are made 
available to the entire Board. Each Committee makes a formal annual 
report to shareholders in the Annual report.

for and on behalf of the Board of Directors of Hikma  
Pharmaceuticals PLC 

peter speirs
Company Secretary
12 March 2013

matters reserved to the Board

Hikma maintains a formal schedule of matters reserved to the Board in 
the Board governance Manual. This includes the following items:

XX Operational Management 

Approval of strategy, operations oversight,  
performance review

XX Structure & Capital 

Approval of changes to group structure or changes 
to capital structure

XX financial reporting & Controls 

Approval of financial announcements, accounts,  
dividends, conducting significant changes to treasury  
and accountancy practice

XX Internal Controls

reviewing the effectiveness of the group’s risk  
and control processes, including an annual assessment

XX Contracts 

Approval of significant contracts, investments  
and projects which meet pre-set monetary thresholds

XX Communication 

Approval of certain press releases, and all circulars  
and prospectuses

XX Board Membership and Other Appointments 
Approval of changes to board structure and  
composition, succession, auditors, company secretary

XX remuneration

Determining remuneration policy for senior management  
and Directors and officers, amending or introducing  
share incentive plans

XX Corporate governance 

Annually reviewing Board, Committees and individual  
Director performance, and reviewing corporate governance 
arrangements

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4.2 Committee reports

aUdit

OPEN fOr DISCUSSION

Call +44 20 7399 2760 
or E-mail: investors@hikma.uk.com

dear shareholder
I would like to give you an overview of the operation and scope of the 
Audit Committee and report on its work over the past year.

The membership of the Audit Committee has not changed during 

the year, it comprised Sir David rowe-Ham, Michael Ashton, ronald 
goode, robert Pickering and myself. The Committee’s written terms of 
reference are available on Hikma’s website.

The Committee met ten times during the year. we invited the 
Chief financial Officer, Auditors, Internal Auditors and certain members 
of the finance team to attend meetings as required. As in previous 
years, the Committee met with the internal and external auditors 
without management present.

The Committee has an annual cycle of work relating to reviewing 

financial performance and forecasting, results announcements, 
internal control, risk management and internal and external audit. 
The finance department has continued to provide first rate 

reporting, whilst working on the complex integration of our 
acquisitions and the development and output of management 
reporting systems. 

As an organization Hikma is committed to clear and open 

communication. As I mentioned last year, I remain open to discussion 
with shareholders should they have any concerns that they wish to raise 
directly with me. 

Breffni Byrne
Chairman of the Audit Committee

Letter from the Chairman

AUDIT rEPOrT

72 / Letter from the Chairman

73 / Our Highlights

73 / Membership and attendance

73 / responsibilities

73 / Terms of reference

74 / risk

74 / Internal Audit

75 / Internal Control 

75 / External Audit

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oUr highLights 

XX reviewed the corporate governance of the group and  

made recommendations to the Board

XX Monitored the performance and findings of the external  

and internal auditors

XX Implemented the results of the 2012 Audit Committee’s 

evaluation exercise

XX Participated in the financial reporting Council (frC) consultation 

on changes to the Uk Corporate governance Code and 
the accompanying guidance on audit committees

XX responded to an frC survey on the role of internal audit in 
providing assurance over the control of risks associated with 
executive remuneration

XX Monitored the non-audit services provided by the auditor

XX reviewed the preliminary statement, the Interim financial 

Statements and the Interim Management Statements

ALLOCATION OF COMMITTEE’S TIME

1

6

1. Financial performance

2. Announcements/
  financial results

2

3

3. Forecasts

4. Internal audit

5. External audit

5

4

6. Corporate governance

23%

9%

16%

13%

28%

11%

membership and attendance
The Audit Committee consists of five Independent Non-Executive 
Directors – Breffni Byrne (Committee Chairman), Michael Ashton,  
Sir David rowe-Ham, ronald goode and robert Pickering.

MEMBErS

Breffni Byrne (Chairman)
michael ashton
sir david rowe-ham
ronald goode
robert pickering
total meetings

MEETINgS ATTENDANCE 

100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
10

INTErNAL ADvISErS

ExTErNAL ADvISErS

XX Chief financial Officer

XX Deloitte (Audit)

XX Company Secretary

XX Ernst & young (Internal Audit)

XX financial reporting Director

XX Treasury Director

XX Budget Director

All members of the Committee have extensive financial experience, 
including international operations. The Committee has significant 
financial experience. The Chairman has over 30 years’ experience  
as a public accountant and is considered by the Board to have  
recent and relevant financial experience. All members have spent  
a significant portion of their careers in leading positions at financial  
or pharmaceutical companies. 

responsibilities
The Audit Committee assists the Board in discharging its responsibilities 
with regard to financial reporting, external and internal audit, internal 
control and corporate governance. The Committee reviews Hikma’s 
annual report, financial statements, interim report, interim 
management statements and trading updates, monitors any non-audit 
work undertaken by external auditors, and monitors the effectiveness 
and output of Hikma’s internal audit activities, internal controls and risk 
management systems. The Committee is responsible for overseeing 
corporate governance arrangements across the group, including the 
annual corporate governance review.

The Audit Committee advises the Board on the appointment, 

re-appointment and removal of the external auditors, as well as the 
effectiveness of the audit process. The Committee operates Hikma’s 
policies on monitoring Directors’ conflicts of interest.

terms of reference
The Audit Committee terms of reference include all matters indicated 
by the Corporate governance Principles and clearly set out its authority 
and duties. They are approved and reviewed by the Board as part of 
the annual corporate governance review and one addition was made 
this year in respect of ensuring the annual report is fair and balanced. 
The terms of reference are available on the Hikma website and by 
contacting investors@hikma.uk.com. 
They are summarised as follows:

XX monitor the integrity of the financial statements and any  

other formal announcement relating to the group’s financial 
performance; review summary financial statements and  
Interim Management Statements

XX review and challenge the adoption of accounting standards,  
estimates and judgements and the clarity of disclosure in  
financial reports

XX review and challenge compliance with stock exchange,  

Uk Listing Authority and legal requirements including the 
requirements of the Code and Markets Law

XX monitor and review the internal financial controls and the  
group’s overall risk identification and management systems

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The Committee oversees Hikma’s risk management framework in the 
context of its responsibilities for internal control and annually reviews 
the strategic risks facing the group. Part of the work of the group 
Internal Audit function is, in consultation with management, to prepare 
an annual assessment of the risks facing the group, identified both as a 
result of their assurance work on the group’s control environment and 
through discussions with senior management. Their report covers the 
group’s approach to strategic, operational, compliance and financial 
risk. This review is presented to the Audit Committee and forms the 
basis for subsequent corrective actions and informs the work to be 
undertaken in the subsequent audit year. Additionally, the Audit 
Committee discusses business and operational risks with the external 
auditors to the extent that these are identified by the audit work that 
they perform. Details of the principal risks facing Hikma and action taken 
to mitigate and control those risks are detailed on pages 38 to 40.

internal audit
During the year under review, Ernst & young continued its 
management and execution of the group’s internal audit function on a 
global basis under a three year contract which commenced in 2009. 
The internal audit process focuses on reviewing areas of business risk, 
internal controls, and financial reporting across the group’s systems. 
The internal auditors report directly to the Chairman of the Audit 
Committee, with regular reports of its findings made to the Audit 
Committee. The internal audit programme operates as follows:

XX The internal auditors, in consultation with management,  

prepare an annual risk Assessment, which gives the focus  
for the Audit Plan and the entities to be targeted. It covers  
the principal risks and uncertainties facing the group, details  
of previous geographical and functional reviews, whether  
new assets/entities have been acquired, the situation and  
risks identified arising from previous audits

XX The risk Assessment and the resulting Internal Audit Plan  

are presented to the Audit Committee Chairman for review 

XX following the Chairman’s comments, the final assessment  

and Audit Plan is presented to and approved by the 
Audit Committee

XX following completion of each review, the Internal Auditors  

identify areas for remedial action and action plans are  
discussed and agreed with management. The findings  
and actions are used to create an Internal Audit report  
for each subsidiary/geography

XX The Internal Audit reports and progress on Action Plans  

are submitted to the Audit Committee, including reporting 
if management fall behind agreed action plans

XX The Audit Committee reports to the Board on internal  

audit matters

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XX consider and approve the remit and effectiveness of the internal  

audit function, its annual plan, its resources and access to  
information and its freedom from management or other restrictions

XX review and monitor management’s responsiveness to the  
findings and recommendations of the internal auditors

XX consider and make recommendations for appointment,  
re-appointment and removal of Hikma’s external auditor, 
and oversee the relationship with the external auditor

XX review and monitor the quality, independence and objectivity of 

the external auditor and approve their remuneration and terms of 
engagement

XX review and monitor the directors’ potential conflicts of interest and 
make recommendations to the Board for the management of those 
interests

XX develop and implement a policy on the supply by the external auditor 
of non-audit services, taking into account relevant ethical guidance 
and potential conflicts of interest

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internal Control
The Board reviewed the effectiveness of the group’s systems of  
internal controls and risk management during the year and confirms 
that it accords with the relevant guidance.

The Board has overall responsibility for the group’s systems of 
internal control and has established a continuous process for identifying, 
evaluating and managing the risks the group faces. This draws on the 
ongoing output of the finance department on group performance,  
the work of the internal auditors and issues identified by the external 
auditors to the extent covered by their audit work. The Board is 
responsible for monitoring the ongoing effectiveness of these systems 
and for conducting a formal annual review of the group’s policies on 
internal control. The system of internal control provides reasonable but 
not absolute assurance against material misstatement or loss.

external audit
The Audit Committee is responsible for the development, 
implementation and monitoring of the group’s policy on external 
audit, which is undertaken by Deloitte LLP and for monitoring the 
independence and objectivity of the external auditors. The Audit 
Committee is also the primary point of contact for the auditors with  
the Board. The group has adopted a policy on the provision of 
non-audit services by the external auditors, which is included in the 
Board governance Manual, setting out which non-audit services  
the external auditors may and may not provide to the group.  
The group also maintains a policy requiring prior approval by the  
Audit Committee for recruitment of a senior member of the audit  
team or the recruitment of an employee of the external auditors  
to a senior finance position within the group.

The key elements are as follows:

XX A documented and disseminated reporting structure  

with clear procedures, authorisation limits, segregation  
of duties and delegated authorities

XX Annual budgets, updated forecasting, and long-term business 
plans for the group that identify risks and opportunities which  
are reviewed and approved by the Board

XX A comprehensive system of internal financial reporting  

which includes regular comparison of results and against  
budget and forecast, and a review of kPIs, each informed  
by management commentary

XX A system of documented reporting controls over our  

joint ventures and associates together with direct support  
from the Hikma finance function

XX A defined process for controlling capital expenditure  

and other financial commitments, including appropriate  
authorisation levels, which are monitored and approved  
by the Board as appropriate

XX written policies and procedures for material functional areas  
with specific responsibility allocated to individual managers

The group continues to grow through acquisition. Accordingly,  
the Board and the Committee place significant importance on the  
swift integration of acquired businesses in terms of internal and 
financial control. This builds on information gathered in the legal, 
financial, business and regulatory due diligence undertaken in  
advance of any transaction, and focuses on financial personnel  
support, imposition of Hikma reporting policies, IT consistency and 
subsequent internal audit work.

There are no contractual provisions that restrict the Committee’s 
choice of auditors. It is also the Committee’s policy to consider every 
year whether there should be an audit tender process and whether 
using auditors from one audit network continues to ensure the quality 
of the audit. The Committee reviewed this during the year and 
concluded that the existing team continue to conduct an effective 
audit, that the team’s knowledge of the group, particularly the  
group’s diverse international operations, is advantageous in terms  
of its ability to identify issues of importance and relay them clearly  
to the Committee. The Committee believes that there is a strong and 
open relationship between the audit team leadership and the Audit 
Committee. The Committee recommended to the Board the re-
appointment of the existing external auditor, who has been in place 
since Hikma listed in 2005. The external auditor is required to rotate the 
audit partner responsible for the engagement every five years. This is 
the second year of the current lead audit partner. There are no 
contractual obligations that restrict the Company’s choice of external 
auditor.

fees paid in respect of audit, audit-related and non-audit services 

are outlined in Note 6 to the Consolidated financial Statements. 
Audit-related services are services carried out by the external auditor  
by virtue of its role as auditor and principally include assurance-related 
work. During the period under review the group used members of the 
global Deloitte network in certain jurisdictions for non-audit services. 
Deloitte are instructed for advisory work only after a competitive tender 
process and with the approval of the Audit Committee. The Committee 
regularly reviews the independence safeguards of Deloitte and only 
authorises non-audit work where the Committee considers it would 
not be able to obtain advice of similar quality for a reasonable cost.

Should shareholders wish to discuss the situation with Hikma, the 
Chairman of the Audit Committee will be happy to make himself available.

for and on behalf of the Audit Committee 

Breffni Byrne
Audit Committee Chairman
12 March 2013

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nomination 

OPEN fOr DISCUSSION

Call +44 20 7399 2760 
or E-mail: investors@hikma.uk.com

dear shareholder
During 2012, the Nomination Committee’s time has primarily focused 
on medium-term succession considerations. we have adopted a 
new, internal succession manual, which outlines certain key policy 
considerations when considering how to develop the Board. 
whilst we did not make any changes to the Board over the year, 
we have considered potential scenarios over the medium-term.

As I mentioned last year, when we were seeking a new non-
executive, our priority on recruitment is to identify a person who fits 
with the diverse international culture and management style of Hikma. 
we are cognisant of the significant advantages of diversity at the level 
of the Board, senior management and the group as a whole, which 
assists us in ensuring that the right person is appointed to the role. 
Hikma has an excellent record leading on diversity across the MENA 
region. Increasing gender diversity at the board level is high on the list 
of considerations in our medium-term plans. 

On other matters during the year under review, Dr. ron goode 
reached six years’ service. we carefully considered his performance, as 
well as the diverse range of skills, experience and background required 
to run our international company. we were pleased to recommend the 
extension of his term for a further period of three years.

As an organisation, Hikma is committed to clear and open 
communication, and, as the Senior Independent Director, I am open 
at any time to discussion with shareholders should they have concerns 
which they wish to raise. 

sir david rowe-ham
Chairman of the Nomination Committee

Letter from the Chairman

NOMINATION rEPOrT

76 / Letter from the Chairman

77 / Our Highlights

77 / Membership and attendance

77 / responsibilities

77 / Succession

77 / re-election

77 / Composition 

78 / Diversity

78 / Board Diversity

76  HIkMA PHArMACEUTICALS PLC  /  ANNUAL rEPOrT 2012

 
oUr highLights 

XX Created a succession manual detailing the main governance  

and operational considerations for each board position

XX Continued consideration to medium-term succession 

developments

XX reviewed the composition, diversity and balance of skills  

on the Board 

XX Enhanced our oversight and thought on diversity at all  

levels within Hikma

XX  Developed the board evaluation process

ALLOCATION OF TIME

6

5

1

1. Diversity

2

2. Board evaluation

3. Skills and experience

4. Succession

5. Independence

3

4

6. Corporate governance

12%

24%

8%

24%

16%

16%

membership and attendance
The Nomination Committee consists of four Directors. Three are 
independent non-executive directors: Sir David rowe-Ham, Michael 
Ashton and robert Pickering. The fourth is Mazen Darwazah, the 
Executive vice Chairman. Sir David rowe-Ham is the Chairman of the 
Committee. The Committee met four times during the year. with the 
exception of one meeting where Mr Darwazah had a prior Executive 
Committee engagement, full attendance was achieved.

responsibilities
The Nomination Committee is responsible for succession planning, 
including the progressive refreshing of the Board, for ensuring that  
all appointments to the Board are made on objective criteria and  
that candidates have sufficient time to devote to their prospective 
responsibilities. It is also charged with reviewing the appropriateness  
of the size, structure and composition of the Board.

The Nomination Committee terms of reference include all matters 

indicated by the Corporate governance Principles and clearly set  
out its authority and duties. The Committee’s terms of reference are 
approved and reviewed by the Board on a regular basis. The terms 
of reference are available on the Hikma website and by contacting 
investors@hikma.uk.com. 

succession
The Committee has continued its work on planning for board and 
oversight of senior executive succession. The Committee reviewed and 
discussed the external guidance and internal processes in place for 
succession at Board level. During the year the Committee developed 
a new succession manual which provides a framework for changes 
at the board level and the key considerations for each position. 

The Committee continues to actively consider succession and has 

an appropriate dialogue with the Board and the Chairman in this 
regard. The Committee continues to plan and review potential 
scenarios for board change over a three year time horizon. Once a plan 
of action becomes sufficiently established and to the extent considered 
necessary, Hikma will consult major shareholders and stakeholders.

In terms of the process for identifying candidates, the Committee 

has the necessary authority to advance the search process to the extent 
that a shortlist of candidates or a candidate is proposed to the Board. 
The final decision on any director’s appointment rests with the Board. 
whilst the selection process may differ depending on the nature of 
the appointment, the main elements of the selection process are:

XX  it is led by the Senior Independent Director,  
in consultation with the Board Chairman 

MEMBErS

MEETINgS ATTENDANCE 

XX a role and experience profile is established 

sir david rowe-ham (Chairman)
michael ashton
mazen darwazah
robert pickering
total meetings

100%
100%
75%
100%
4

XX an appropriate process for internal and external search is selected

XX a short-list of candidates is created and considered 

XX the identified candidates are interviewed 

XX the Committee makes a proposal to the Board

INTErNAL ADvISErS

ExTErNAL ADvISErS

XX Chairman

XX Chief Executive

XX Company Secretary

XX Odgers Berndtson 

XX Lintstock

re-election
Each member of the Board will submit himself for re-election at the 
2013 AgM.

Composition
The Board continues to keep its composition under review. During the 
year the Nomination Committee reviewed the skills of its Directors, and 
the experience they bring the Board for setting the strategic direction 
of the group, and achieving its objectives. The Committee concluded 
that together the Directors have a very broad spread of experience, 
consistent with the needs of the group. for further information 
on the diverse skills and experience of our Directors, please see the 
biographical details on pages 60 to 62.

77

*  Mr Mazen Darwazah was unavailable for one Nomination Committee meeting due to his attendance being 

required at an Executive Committee meeting

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diversity
Hikma is committed to employing and engaging the best people, 
irrespective of background, gender, orientation, race, age or disability. 
Hikma has always operated a discrimination-free working environment 
and is committed to gender diversity at all levels and in all areas of its 
business.

As part of our commitment to diversity, we have improved our 
internal monitoring and increased the level of information on diversity 
available to our stakeholders in this report. we consider that our 
diversity continues to be demonstrated by the broad range of people in 
our organisation.

Board diversity
The Committee considered board diversity at several stages through 
the year. whilst the Board has excellent diversity in terms of culture, 
age, background, skills and experience, the Committee is cognisant of 
the need to improve gender diversity at the board level. 

we continue to believe that diversity targets are inappropriate, as 
they are unfair to candidates and may prevent Hikma from employing 
the person who best suits the role. 

for and on behalf of the Nomination Committee 

sir david rowe-ham
nomination Committee Chairman
12 March 2013

78  HIkMA PHArMACEUTICALS PLC  /  ANNUAL rEPOrT 2012

empLoyee profiLe

Age, culture and gender diversity

CULTURAL DIVERSITY

1. Middle Eastern

2. European

3. US

1. 19–30

2. 31–40

3. 41–50

4. 50+

1

3

2

AGE DIVERSITY

1

4

3

2

GENDER DIVERSITY OVERALL 

1

1

1. Women

2. Men

2

2

GENDER DIVERSITY IN EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT

1

1

1. Women

2. Men

2

75%

6%

19%

59%

24%

9%

8%

27%

73%

29%

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OPEN fOr DISCUSSION

Call +44 20 7399 2760 
or E-mail: investors@hikma.uk.com

4.2 Committee reports

CompLianCe, 
responsiBiLity  
and ethiCs 

Letter from the Chairman

COMPLIANCE, rESPONSIBILITy AND ETHICS 
rEPOrT

79 / Letter from the Chairman

80 / Our Highlights

80 / Membership and attendance

80 / responsibilities

80 / Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption (ABC)

80 / Compliance Architecture

81 / ABC risk Assessment 

81 / Code of Conduct

81 / ABC Policies and Procedures

81 / Training

81 / Speak-up

81 / Corporate responsibility

dear shareholder
This has been the second full year of operation for the Compliance, 
responsibility and Ethics Committee. Over the year we have continued 
to develop our programme for Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption  
(ABC) compliance and formalised our oversight of Hikma’s Corporate 
responsibility (Cr) programme. I am pleased to report on the progress 
we have made towards linking Hikma’s strong culture of ethics with 
formal processes and procedures to help ensure ABC compliance and 
strengthen our marketplace activities. Our ABC Programme moved  
on significantly during the year, following the completion of the risk 
assessment in 2011. The major developments have been the: 

1.  Adoption and publication of an enhanced Code of Conduct,  
which has been translated into the functional languages of  
Hikma and fully implemented across the group. The new Code  
of Conduct is available on our website;

2.  Drafted a full suite of ABC policies designed to meet the 

requirements identified by our risk assessment. This was undertaken 
with the assistance of an external consultant with significant industry 
experience in this area; and

3.  Continuing steps forward in the training and education of our 

employees enhancing both their understanding of ABC matters and 
our processes for the discussion of concerns.

Our oversight of and input into Hikma’s Cr programme has moved  
to another level over the course of the year. The key points I would like 
to highlight to you are:

1.  we formalised the reporting relationship for the Corporate 

responsibility Committee to the CrEC; and

2.  The Corporate responsibility team’s regular presentation of 

developments in Corporate responsibility initiatives to the CrEC.

In 2013, the CrEC will be focused on the on-going development of our 
compliance programme, and further training and education of our 
employees to build understanding of compliance issues across the group.
This will continue to give our people the tools and information they 

need to make good decisions when they are faced with ethical issues.

As an organization Hikma is committed to clear and open 

communication. I remain open to discussion with shareholders should 
there be any concerns that they wish to raise directly.

dr. ronald goode
Chairman of the Compliance, Responsibility and Ethics Committee

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4.2 Committee reports
Compliance, Responsibility & Ethics 
continued

oUr highLights 

XX 64% employees certification against the new Code of Conduct 

XX Increased understanding and engagement with the ABC 

programme across Hikma

XX full management consultation on the standardisation of  

ABC policies

XX  Initiated externally facilitated “speak up” hotlines

XX Direct oversight of the CSr programme, with frequent reports  

and updates.

ALLOCATION OF TIME

6

5

1

1. Diversity

2

2. Board evaluation

3. Skills and experience

4. Succession

5. Independence

3

4

6. Corporate governance

12%

24%

8%

24%

16%

16%

membership and attendance

MEMBErS

MEETINgS ATTENDANCE

dr ronald goode (Chairman) 
mazen darwazah 
Breffni Byrne 
robert pickering 
total meetings

100%
100%
100%
100%
7

INTErNAL ADvISErS

ExTErNAL ADvISErS

XX general Counsel

XX Compliance Consultant

XX group Compliance Manager

XX Company Secretary

XX Director of Communications

The Compliance, responsibility and Ethics Committee (“CREC”) consists 
of four members. Three are independent Non-Executive Directors: 
ronald goode (Committee Chairman), Breffni Byrne and robert 
Pickering. The fourth member is the Executive vice Chairman, 
Mazen Darwazah. The CrEC met seven times during the year, 
and full attendance was achieved.

As the CrEC is not a committee mandated by the Code, its 

membership is not subject to published requirements. However, Hikma 
believes that the requisite challenge to operational effectiveness is 
achieved by having an independent non-executive director membership 
majority. The Chairmanship of the CrEC is held by an independent 

80  HIkMA PHArMACEUTICALS PLC  /  ANNUAL rEPOrT 2012

Non-Executive Director, Dr ronald goode, and the Chairman of the 
Audit Committee is a standing member. within the Company, the 
Executive vice Chairman champions Hikma’s Anti-Bribery and 
Corruption (ABC) and Corporate responsibility (CR) programmes. 
The CrEC first met in November 2010.

responsibilities 
The CrEC sets the overall strategy for the group’s response to bribery 
and corruption risks and is responsible for approving the contents of 
all of the business’s policies in areas where ethical judgements are 
important. The CrEC therefore oversees the group’s ABC Compliance 
Programme, together with group policies on ethics and business 
conduct. The CrEC reviews group policy in the area of Cr at a Board 
level and is supported in this work by the Cr Committee. The CrEC is 
responsible for overseeing the development of the group’s Code of 
Conduct (the “Code”), though formal ownership, and final approval of 
the Code, or any changes to it, lies with the Board of Directors. It is the 
CrEC’s responsibility to own the framework for ABC compliance within 
the group and to ensure that it operates adequately and effectively. 
The CrEC also oversees Hikma’s Speak-Up process for employees to 
raise ethical concerns, and, where relevant, oversees their investigation. 
The CrEC’s terms of reference are reviewed by the Board on a regular 
basis. The terms of reference are available on the Hikma website and by 
contacting investors@hikma.uk.com. 

anti-Bribery and anti-Corruption (aBC)
quality and excellence have been the heart of Hikma since its 
foundation, and Hikma has always been committed to the highest 
standards of integrity and ethics in the conduct of its business. Hikma 
has a zero tolerance of bribery and corruption. Hikma will not penalise 
any individual for complying with the principles enshrined in the Code 
or in our ABC policies, even at the cost of forgoing a business 
opportunity, losing revenue or profit or disobeying a superior’s 
instructions. Hikma will discipline staff for ethical breaches in order 
to maintain its high standards of integrity. 

Compliance architecture
The group has created a framework that sets out the structure of 
leadership, delegated authority and ownership for Hikma’s ABC 
compliance programme. Operational responsibility and oversight for 
compliance is assigned by the Board to the Executive vice Chairman, 
who then delegates responsibility to his management team. The Head 
of Compliance reports directly to the CrEC on compliance matters and 
his leadership of ABC issues is overseen by the CrEC Chairman and the 
Executive vice Chairman. He is supported by a group Compliance 
Manager.

The heads of each business division have taken responsibility to be 

the compliance champion for their division. They set the tone for 
business integrity in their operations. Our Compliance Champions are:

XX Bassam kanaan 

XX riad Mishlawi 

XX Michael raya 

Branded

Injectables

 US & generics

This aligns the ownership of good compliance behaviours with the 
day-to-day business operations.

 
 
 
 
 
aBC risk assessment
As reported in last year’s Annual report, in 2011 Hikma undertook a 
full ABC risk assessment. This was performed by the good Corporation, 
an independent body who have specialized in business ethics and 
integrity for over a decade. good Corporation visited each of our major 
areas of operation to perform this risk assessment. 

As reported, a significant conclusion from the exercise was that 

Hikma has a strong ethical culture that is deeply embedded within its 
operations. 

been built within the business for the processes and issues of ABC 
compliance, with training given to functional and geographical teams 
across the group, with a particular focus on the MENA region. formal 
board training on ABC compliance issues was also performed during 
the year. This training and communication continues to enhance 
employees’ understanding of bribery and corruption risks, and 
increases the penetration of compliance issues into the decision-making 
process for business departments as they consider existing and new 
business structures. 

Code of Conduct
In conjunction with undertaking the development of our ABC policies, 
we undertook a full review of Hikma’s existing code of conduct. we 
benchmarked this code against good industry practice and a peer 
group of international companies. we also undertook a full internal 
consultation, encompassing a broad cross-section of management – 
and benefitted from the input of our external Compliance Consultant. 
The updated Code was reviewed by the CrEC and proposed to the 
Board, where it was fully supported. The new Code has now been 
translated into the major functional languages of Hikma: English, 
Arabic, french, german and Portuguese. 

Each year Hikma employees are required to confirm that they have 

read the Code, have understood it and will abide by its terms. 
Employees also confirm that they understand their obligations to report 
events of suspected non-compliance with the Code. This was 
performed in 2012 using the new Code, covering 64 per cent of the 
employees of the business. 

The Code is available on our website:  

http://www.hikma.com/en/corporate-responsibility/code-of-conduct 

aBC policies and procedures
Using the information gained from the ABC risk assessment, our 
primary focus in 2012 has been the design and development of new 
ABC policies, aimed to link our ethical culture to more formal processes. 
we engaged an external Compliance Consultant to assist with 
thought leadership for the development of our framework and policies. 
He brought considerable industry expertise to the group – both in 
relation to the design of effective mechanisms for the management of 
ABC risks, and also the implementation processes required for the 
resulting policies and their supporting procedures. 

During the year, the Compliance Consultant worked with the 
compliance function to produce a full suite of ABC policies, together 
with a framework for their operation and procedures for their 
implementation. A full consultation with executive management is 
on-going, encompassing the advice and support of the Compliance 
Champions, and senior functional and line management within each 
business division and each significant geography. This process has been 
undertaken in order to ensure that the policies can and will be applied 
consistently at every level throughout Hikma. 

The focus of the Compliance Department and the Compliance 
Champions for 2013 will be to finalise these policies and commence 
their implementation across the group.

training
The development of our policies has been undertaken in conjunction 
with our on-going focus on education and dissemination of ABC 
compliance information across the business. 

During the year, our employee induction programmes have been 

updated to ensure that each new employee can clearly understand the 
group’s ethical expectations. In addition, increasing awareness has 

speak-up
The Board understands that it is critical for employees to be able to 
raise concerns on issues of integrity without retribution and that 
appropriate methods of voicing such concerns be available to them.

Hikma has always encouraged an environment in which full, free, 

and frank discussions can be held on issues that concern its employees. 
Therefore, Hikma has an open door policy regarding communication so 
that it can hear from those who have any questions or concerns about 
the ethics and integrity of the business. 

As part of their commitment to the Code employees understand 
that they have a duty to report any suspected violations of the Code, of 
Hikma’s policies or any applicable law or regulations. 

Hikma encourages employees to report these concerns, and where 
employees believe that it is not possible or appropriate to report to line 
management, they may make reports confidentially to any senior 
manager within the business.

In 2012 we implemented a dedicated and anonymous telephone 
reporting line in the US, and added to this with additional telephone 
and online reporting processes in the EU at the beginning of 2013. we 
also tested a MENA region reporting line, which we are assessing for 
roll out over the course of this year. reports coming through these lines 
are reviewed by a management Compliance Committee established for 
this purpose and by the Chairman of CrEC for potential consideration 
by the full Committee.

Hikma investigates all reports of non-compliance and takes 
appropriate action. we continue to encourage all our employees to 
improve our business by taking advantage of our desire for an open 
and constructive dialogue.

Corporate responsibility
The Executive vice Chairman champions Hikma’s Corporate 
responsibility programme within the Company and is Chairman of 
Hikma’s Corporate responsibility Committee. The Director of 
Communications is responsible for Cr at an operational level.

The CrEC Chairman, Director of Communications, divisional and 

functional heads, and Company Secretary are members of the Cr 
Committee. The Cr Committee reviews, supports and promotes 
Hikma’s Cr activities and reports directly to the CrEC. 

The Cr team, led by the Director of Communications, regularly 
present developments to the CrEC. Please see pages 41 to 53 for the 
group’s Corporate responsibility report.

for and on behalf of the Compliance responsibility  
and Ethics Committee 

dr. ronald goode
Committee Chairman
12 March 2013

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remUneration

OPEN fOr DISCUSSION

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Letter from the Chairman

4.3 rEMUNErATION rEPOrTS

82 / governance

88 / Policy

93 / Executive Implementation

102 / Total Compensation

dear shareholder
In the last year, we completed a thorough review of Hikma’s executive 
remuneration arrangements with a focus on competitive remuneration 
linked to performance. we also sought to improve transparency and 
to provide a clear report on past pay and future policy. 

we decided to move this report in line with the Department for 
Business, Innovation and Skills regulations one year early. we developed 
and implemented clawback arrangements for all bonus and executive 
share schemes as well as share ownership requirements for Directors 
and senior management. we also reviewed the performance of our 
remuneration adviser and conducted a tender exercise. 

This follows the significant enhancements we implemented last 

year which enabled us to be nominated for a transparency award. 

Shareholders will recall that we froze salaries for Executive Directors 

and senior management in 2009 to 2011 and made an increase in  
2012 which was linked to salary rises across the MENA region. At the 
same time we have continued to review salaries for operational 
employees to remain competitive and reflect the pressure that exists  
in a number of our markets. we have established a new bonus scheme 
throughout the group with enhanced linkage to personal and group 
objectives and underlying group and business unit performance. 

The Committee has spent a significant amount of time reviewing 

potential adjustments to enhance the performance linkage of the 
existing cash bonus structure. whilst we are not proposing to  
change the basis of the schemes, we aim to develop our process  
for linking awards and performance. This builds on last year’s 
implementation of additional financial performance targets for  
our long-term incentive plan.

1  This report has been prepared on behalf of the Board in accordance with regulation 11 and Schedule 8 
of the Large and Medium-Sized Companies and groups (Accounts and reports) regulations 2008 (the 
“regulations”). The report also meets the relevant requirements of the Listing rules of the financial Services 
Authority and describes how the Board has applied the principles and complied with the provisions of the 
Uk Corporate governance Code and Markets law relating to Directors’ remuneration. As required by the 
regulations, an advisory resolution to approve this report will be proposed at the Company’s Annual general 
Meeting on 16 May 2013. The Auditors are required to report on the certain “auditable” sections of this 
report and to state whether, in their opinion, that these sections of the report have been properly prepared in 
accordance with the Companies Act 2006 and the regulations. The auditable sections have been identified 
in this report.

Building Public Trust Awards 2012
highly commended  
executive remuneration reporting  
in the ftse 250

82  HIkMA PHArMACEUTICALS PLC  /  ANNUAL rEPOrT 2012

Letter from the Chairman

highLights of 2012

 3  reviewed and established remuneration policies in respect of 

clawback provisions, minimum shareholdings requirements and 
joiners & leavers’ remuneration provisions 

 3 Nominated for an ifs ProShare award for the most effective 

communication of an employee share plan 

 3 Highly recommended for the Building Trust Award  

for best remuneration Disclosure

 3 reviewed and developed the usage of kPIs, the bonus plan and 

share scheme usage across the group

 3 reviewed the performance and competitiveness  

of our remuneration Advisers

 3 Changed structure and lay out of the report

 3 Developed the linkage between incentive compensation and 

performance across the group

 3 responded to the Department for Business Innovation and Skills 

consultation on Executive remuneration

 3 reviewed and revised the comparator group composition to 

enhance the linkage with our comparator criteria

 3 Benchmarked executive director, non-executive and senior 

management compensation

 3 Acted as a sounding board for significant projects undertaken 

by the Human resources department

membership and attendance
The remuneration Committee consists of four Independent  
Non-Executive Directors, with an Independent Non-Executive Director 
holding the chairmanship of the Committee. 

All members of the Committee have held positions at the highest 

levels in multi-national organisations and hence have experienced working 
life at all levels. They have spent a significant proportion of their careers 
leading teams and in executive management. They understand the need 
to incentivise top management appropriately, whilst ensuring that rewards 
are fair throughout all levels of Hikma’s business.

MEMBErS 

MEETINgS ATTENDANCE

we have fully engaged with several of the consultations of BIS and 
other governance bodies. 

There have been several significant worldwide events during the 
year and the continuation of the impacts of the Arab Spring and the 
Eurozone crisis. with Hikma’s focus in the MENA region and significant 
operations in the EU, the Committee has been impressed with 
management’s ability to perform in a turbulent time.

As an organisation Hikma is committed to clear and open 
communication. I have always been available to shareholders to raise 
matters directly and I remain open to discussion with shareholders 
should there be any concerns that they wish to raise directly.

why is the remuneration structure appropriate for hikma?
we continue to believe that our remuneration structure is appropriate 
for Hikma. we have maintained our policy from last year setting 
remuneration at the median to upper quartile compared to our 
comparator group. we have a regular programme of meetings with 
shareholders regarding all aspects of Hikma. During the year and to 
date, shareholders have not raised any matters of concern. Should we 
significantly change policy or introduce new share incentive 
arrangements, we will consult shareholders first. 

In respect of executive remuneration there have been no departures 

from normal policy or use of special discretion during the year.  

michael ashton
Chairman of the Remuneration Committee

michael ashton (Chairman)
sir david rowe-ham
Breffni Byrne
ronald goode
total meetings

100%
100%
100%
100%
7

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4.3 remUneration reports
continued

remUneration and performanCe sUmmary

pERfoRMAnCE CoMponEnts

sales

profit 

share price 

dividend

2011

$918m

$146m

620p

13 cents

+21%

+33%

+23%

+23%

2012 

$1,109m

$194m

761p

16 cents

employees 
compensation 

$38,600

+14%

$43,950

shareholder approval

99.1%

96.1%

NOTES 

3	Adjusted operating profit

3	Last quarter average (dividend excluded)

3	Average per employee
3  It is not possible to estimate 2013 

employee remuneration

3  The Arab Spring impacted wage 
settlements in the MENA region

3		Shareholder approval of the 

remuneration report at the 2011 
and 2012 AgM

3		2012 was the year of the 
“shareholder spring”

totAL REMunERAtion

ExECUTIvE DIrECTOr

said darwazah

mazen darwazah

CoMponEnts

sALARy

said darwazah

mazen darwazah

Bonus

said darwazah

mazen darwazah

Ltips

said darwazah

mazen darwazah

2011  

($000)

2,629

1,748

2011  

($000)

630

420

1,008

672

972

648

+25%

+21%

+20%

+20%

+19%

+20%

+36%

+23%

84  HIkMA PHArMACEUTICALS PLC  /  ANNUAL rEPOrT 2012

2012  

($000)

3,296

2,114

2012  
$000)

750

504

1,200

806

1,324

794

+10%

+3%

+7%

+7%

+7%

+7%

+13%

-5%

2013 ($000) 
(ESTIMATED) NOTES

3,609

2,167

2013 ($000) 
(ESTIMATED) NOTES

803

539

3	 Salaries were frozen for three years 

(2009-2011), which explains the 2012 
20% increase

3	 Hikma is lower quartile against our 

comparator group

1,285

862

3	 2013 bonuses are predicted by  

using an average of 2011 and 2012 
percentage of salary applied to 
the 2013 salary

1,500

756

3		figures represent exercised LTIPs  

during the year at fair Market value
3		These options were granted 3 years 

prior to being exercised in the  
following years 

 
CoMponEnts continued

pEnsions

said darwazah

mazen darwazah

othER BEnEfits

said darwazah

mazen darwazah

8.5

7.8

10.5

0

non-ExECutivE DiRECtoRs fEEs 

non-ExECutivEs

Chairman
non-executive 
directors average 
total fee

2011  

(£000)

157.5

79.5

+20%

+20%

0%

0%

0%

+5%

10.1

9.3

10.5

0

2012  

(£000)

157.5

+7%

+7%

0%

0%

10.8

10.0

3		 Pension contributions are fixed at up 

to 2% of salary

3	 Executives participate in the same 

pension plan as jordanian employees 

3		Significantly below the  

comparator group

10.5

0

2013  

(£000)  NOTES

+27%

200.0

3		No change in the chairman fee since 

2009

83.5

+7%

3		The Chairman waived payment of 
his fee increase for 2013 to £200k 
and will be paid £158k

88.5

3		Total directors fee includes basic fee, 
Committee and Chairmanship fee
3		Increase of fees to move toward 
the level set by group policy

3		Ensure competitiveness of 

non-executive directors’ fees

3		fee increased in line with average 
increases for executives within 
the Company

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remUneration poLiCy (2013) sUmmary

poLiCy ovERviEw

how thE CoMMittEE  
sEts REMunERAtion 

Salary

Pension

Benefits

Bonus

Share award

fixed  
Compensation

Lower quartile  
to  
Median

Performance Based 
Compensation

Median
to
Upper quartile

totaL =

Median
to
Upper quartile

3		The Committee benchmarks compensation against comparable companies (“Comparator group”) and ensure that 

directors’ fixed compensation is set within the lower/median quartile in the Comparator group.

3		The Committee puts a strong bias on performance based compensation, encouraging executives to perform to the 

highest of their abilities; only if this occurs will total remuneration exceed the median.

fixED CoMpEnsAtion 

sALARy

Salary reference points are reviewed annually and include:

3	Salary levels of the Comparator group
3	Director’s role, experience and performance
3	Pay at group level

3	general economic environment 
3	group performance 

pEnsions 

3		Hikma’s contributions to the Defined Contribution retirement Benefit Plan in respect of Executive Directors  

match those of employees. 

3	The Directors do not receive personal pension contributions from the group.

BEnEfits

3	Benefits include healthcare, company cars and life insurance. 

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Bonus

Bonus potential:

	3 Target  
                                                   100% of Salary
	3 Exceptional                                                      200% of Salary 

Bonus is subject to clawback provisions.

Level of bonus determined by:

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	3 financial Performance                                        (50%)
	3 Operational Milestones                                      (30%)
	3 Individual Performance                                       (20%)

shARE AwARDs

	3 Long Term Incentive Plan (“LTIP”) awards vest after three years and are subject to the following performance conditions:

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TSr performance against the Comparator group

Sales growth

EPS growth 

return on invested capital

wEIgHT %

50%

17%

17%

17%

	3 Maximum award is 300% of salary (exceptional circumstances) – the operational maximum has been 200%.
	3 The level of award depends on threshold performance requirements and no award will be released if the threshold 

conditions for each criterion are not met. 

	3 The award is also subject to the clawback provisions.

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rEMUNErATION POLICy ENHANCEMENTS 2012

CLAwBACk  
PrOvISIONS

SHArE OwNErSHIP 
rEqUIrEMENTS

3		The Committee has implemented clawback provisions for the annual bonuses and LTIP awards  

of Executive Directors and certain key Executives.

3		All Executive Directors are required to build up and maintain a minimum shareholding  

in Hikma equal to three times base salary.

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responsibilities
The Committee is responsible for setting group remuneration policy 
and overseeing its application. It takes responsibility for setting the 
remuneration of the Executive Directors and Chairman and makes 
recommendations on reward for the senior management team.  
The Committee reviews performance and strives to ensure Hikma’s 
remuneration structures mean that the interests of management  
and shareholders are aligned. 

The remuneration Committee terms of reference include all 
matters indicated by the Corporate governance Principles and clearly 
set out its authority and duties. The Committee’s terms of reference  
are approved and reviewed by the Board on a regular basis. The terms  
of reference are available on the Hikma website and by contacting 
investors@hikma.uk.com. The terms of reference are included in the 
Board governance Manual.

In addition Addleshaw goddard provided legal and regulatory advice to 
the Committee. Addleshaw goddard has provided other legal advisory 
services to Hikma during the year, chiefly relating to financing.

The Committee undertook an exercise to review remuneration 
advice. Proposals were obtained from several potential advisers and 
meetings held. The Committee concluded that the current advisers 
remained independent and continued to provide high quality service 
to the Committee. Therefore, no change is justified at this stage.

As in previous years, the Committee sought the assistance of senior 
management on matters relating to policy performance and remuneration 
in respect of the period under review and maintained a strong contact 
with management to ensure that its deliberations were fully informed. 
The Committee ensures that no Director, Executive or employee takes 
part in discussions or advice relating to his own remuneration or benefits.

ALLOCATION OF TIME (%)

INTErNAL ADvISErS

ExTErNAL ADvISErS

1

4

3

2

1. Setting executive 
  remuneration

2. Remuneration policy

3. Conditions in the group

4. Developing practices

58%

23%

10%

9%

XX Chief Executive

XX PwC

XX vP Human resources 

XX Addleshaw goddard

XX Company Secretary

advice and support
As in previous years, the remuneration Committee received independent 
advice on executive compensation from PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, 
which supports the committee and Corporate Hr in the delivery and 
development of our reward and human resources strategy. with the 
exception of certain taxation advice, this is the only service provided 
to Hikma by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP during the year. 
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP adheres to the remuneration Consultants 
group Code of Conduct, which provides a clear framework for our 
relationship with our advisers while setting high professional standards. 

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executive directors’ remuneration policy
The Committee reviewed Hikma’s compensation policy during the year, 
made certain enhancements and concluded that the policy continues 
to remain appropriate.

The Committee believes that:

 3 fixed Compensation (salary, pension and benefits)  

must be sufficient to attract individuals of the right calibre and  
ensure that they are not significantly under remunerated when 
compared to their peers. Compensation that is too low can  
be a distraction and retention disadvantage. However, fixed 
compensation is not the prime driver of performance;

 3 performance Based Compensation (bonus and share plans) 
provide executives with the potential to be compensated in line  
with their peers, providing the overall performance of the group  
is strong, taking into account the long-term trajectory of the group. 
Such compensation is discretionary and not pensionable.

The Committee views that by putting a strong bias on performance 
related compensation, executives are encouraged to perform to the 
highest of their abilities.

The policy supports the performance based culture of Hikma.  
fixed costs are minimised and total short-term compensation (salary, 
benefits and bonus) will only reach and exceed the median if the 
performance-based bonus is earned for the relevant financial year.
The policy in respect of long-term incentives and potential 
compensation value is an extension of the policy on total short-term 
compensation. Executives will receive a market competitive package 
only if solid performance is achieved.

In formulating the application of its policy for 2012 and future 
years, the remuneration Committee has been cognisant of the evolving 
landscape in compensation. The remuneration Committee also believes 
that many of the principles proposed by the Department of Business, 
Innovation and Skills, Uk Corporate governance Code and by institutional 
shareholders and their representative bodies are already in operation  
or embedded within Hikma’s compensation framework.

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poLiCy

our Core principles 
The remuneration Committee reviews group remuneration policy  
on an annual basis to ensure it remains appropriate. The Committee 
aims to ensure that remuneration for the Executive Directors and  
senior management:

 3 Enhances the achievement of Hikma’s strategic aims

 3 Takes account of employment conditions both inside and  

outside Hikma

 3 Aligns the interests of all employees, management and directors  

with those of shareholders

 3 Takes account of Hikma’s Corporate social Responsibility 

programme, including environmental, social and governance issues

 3 Is aligned with Hikma’s founding principle of Business integrity

The remuneration Committee has oversight of the main compensation 
structures throughout the group. In addition, in respect of the Committee’s 
specific review for Executive Directors, the Committee is satisfied that 
the group’s incentive structures are consistent with the risk profile of 
Hikma and encourage a long-term sustainable view to be taken by 
participants. Hikma continues to encourage employees to increase 
share ownership throughout the group, using its share incentive plans.
The Committee has been particularly sensitive to the external 
factors set out above affecting a number of the countries in which 
it has operations and has ensured that throughout the group any 
short-term risks have appropriately been reflected in the remuneration 
structures. 

fACTOrS AffECTINg rEMUNErATION POLICy

Changing  
market  
practice

Market  
conditions  
affecting the  
company

recruitment  
market in  
the Company’s  
sector

grOUP  
rEMUNErATION  
POLICy

Current  
economic  
climate

Institutional 
shareholders  
and their  
representative  
bodies

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Bonus
The Committee’s policy position is for bonuses to be in the Median to Upper quartile range and be subject to fulfilment of performance.  
The maximum levels of bonus that executives may receive are dependent on performance:

 3 on target: maximum bonus is 100% of salary

 3 Exceptional: maximum bonus is 200% of salary

The performance metrics for the annual bonus plan are reviewed and agreed by the remuneration Committee each year to ensure that  
they are appropriate to the current market conditions and position of Hikma and in order to ensure that they continue to remain challenging.  
The performance metrics applied in 2012 were:

PrOfIT AfTEr TAx

OPErATIONAL MILESTONES

PErSONAL BUSINESS 
TArgETS

Threshold weighting 
between targets

50%

30%

20%

TOTAL

100%

The remuneration Committee, as stated earlier in the report, will be using the same maximum bonus potential and type of performance 
conditions for 2013.

hikma employee Context
The Committee ensures that employee’s remuneration across the group is taken into consideration when reviewing executive remuneration 
policy. Disclosing a range of what is actually received for each Hr grade is likely to give rise to ever greater remunerations increases across  
the whole of Hikma and reduces the ability to reward for superior performance. 

The Committee reviews internal data of the sort described and is satisfied that the level of remuneration is proportionate across the 

Hr grades. we have disclosed the potential performance related pay below. 

executive directors
senior management
management
other

BONUS

200%
150%
75%
25%

SHArE AwArD

300%
200%
50%
0%

The pay of employees in the MENA region increased significantly during the year, chiefly as a result of the Arab Spring. As the Executive Directors 
are based in this region, an element of this rise was taken into account. The Committee does not directly consult employees, but receives regular 
updates on employee feedback through the group Hr department. 

management incentive plan 
The 2009 Management Incentive Plan (“Mip”) was approved by shareholders at the 2010 Annual general Meeting, whereby shareholders 
consented to Hikma satisfying awards under the MIP from newly issued shares. Under the MIP, Hikma makes grants of conditional  
awards to management across the group below senior management level. Awards are subject to the satisfaction of individual and group 
performance targets.

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MANAGEMENT INCENTIVE PLAN PERCENTAGE OF EMPLOYEES ELIGIBLE (%)

Algeria

Egypt

Germany

Jordan

Portugal

Italy

KSA

Lebanon

Libya

Sudan

UK

USA

Yemen

7

2

4

8

3

5

7

4

8

5

13

6

6

Comparator group
During 2012, the Committee reviewed its Comparator group to ensure that it remained appropriate for Hikma on an ongoing basis, reflecting  
the increase in size of Hikma and increasing internationalisation of the business. The Committee has resolved that, having taken account of  
those companies that have been acquired during the period, the Comparator group did not remain appropriate for the group as the benchmark 
for 2013. Centerview, Citigroup and Bank of America Merrill Lynch assisted in the selection of comparable Companies.

Criteria taken into account by the remuneration Committee when selecting the current Comparator group included the:

 3 Type of pharmaceutical specialism

 3 International nature of Hikma’s operations 

 3 International nature of the executive team 

 3 Market capitalisation and turnover 

 3 Number of employees 

 3 Consolidation in the pharmaceutical industry affecting the number of comparable companies

 3 Uk listing environment. 

The Committee seeks to benchmark executive compensation against companies of a similar status, sector, and performance. The Committee  
is cognisant of the fact that a too slavish devotion to comparators can lead to executive compensation continually rising above those of wider 
employee compensation. Therefore, the Comparator group is used as a guide to set parameters for compensation and ensure executives are 
incentivised to perform to the best of their abilities for the long-term. In this context it is only one of a number of factors taken into account by  
the Committee when determining the level and elements of Hikma’s compensation policy.

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Compensation practices in the Comparator group are used to:

 3 Rank hikma Compensation against the Comparator group. This enables the Committee to determine Hikma’s position in relation to other 

companies and, hence, assess the compensation of Hikma executives to ensure that the Policy is being met (e.g. lower quartile to median salary)

 3 Assess tsR performance. The Total Shareholder return (“tsR”) of Hikma compared to its Comparator group is used as the  

performance target in respect of the executive share scheme (“Ltip”). Only upper quartile performance results in 100% vesting  
of the TSr components of LTIP awards.

The constituents of Hikma’s Comparator group for 2012 were as follows:

NAME

adcock ingram holdings Ltd*
aspen healthcare Limited*
astraZeneca pLC
Btg pLC
egis pLC*
endo pharmaceuticals holdings 
forest Laboratories inc 
* Six companies added to the Comparator group in 2012

gedeon richter plc*
grilfols sa
hospira inc
impax Labs inc 
Krka*
merck Kgaa 
mylan inc 

novartis ag
sanofi aventis 
shire pharmaceuticals pLC 
stada arzneimittel ag*
UCB sa 
watson pharmaceuticals inc

Throughout this report, references to quartiles are to quartiles in the Comparator group.

Clawback policy
The Committee has certain clawback arrangements in place for the annual bonuses and LTIP awards of Executive Directors and certain key 
executives. In the event of any of the following situations occurring, the remuneration Committee would reduce or cancel the next bonus  
and/or reduce or cancel the next vesting of LTIP awards:

 3 Hikma’s financial statement or results being negatively restated

 3 a participant having deliberately misled management or the market regarding Hikma’s performance

 3 a participant causing significant damage to Hikma

 3 a participant’s actions amounting to serious misconduct

share ownership
During the year, the Committee decided to require all executive directors to build and maintain a minimum shareholding equal to three times base 
salary. The Committee believes that this policy strongly links executive and shareholders’ interests and decided to set the shareholding targets 
at a level higher than the majority of our peers. This minimum holding must be achieved as quickly as possible and in any case within two years 
following appointment as a director. 

Share ownership requirements also apply to Hikma Executive Management who are required to build up and maintain a minimum 

shareholding equal to two times base salary. These limits will be reviewed periodically by the Committee.

The table below demonstrates that the target shareholdings as a percentage of salary were met in full by the Executive Directors.

ExECUTIvE DIrECTOr

TIME frOM APPOINTMENT

TArgET

said darwazah

mazen darwazah

6 years 9 months

8 years 7 months

3x

3x

ACTUAL rEqUIrEMENT fULfILLED?
✓
✓

176x

152x

service Contracts
Details of the service contracts of the Executive Directors of Hikma in force at the end of the year under review, which have not changed  
during the year, are as follows: 

NAME

said darwazah 

mazen darwazah 

COMPANy  
NOTICE PErIOD

CONTrACT  
DATE

UNExPIrED TErM 
Of CONTrACT

POTENTIAL  
TErMINATION PAyMENT

12 months

1 july 2007

rolling contract

12 months

25 may 2006

rolling contract

12 months salary  
and benefits

12 months salary  
and benefits

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The Executive Directors’ contracts are on a rolling basis, unless terminated by 12 months’ written notice. This arrangement is in line with best 
corporate practice for listed companies. In the event of the termination of an Executive’s contract, salary and benefits will be payable during  
the notice period (there will, however, be no automatic entitlement to bonus payments or share incentive grants during the period of notice  
other than in accordance with the rules of the relevant incentive plan). There are no special provisions in the contracts of employment extending 
notice periods on a change of control, liquidation of Hikma or cessation of employment.

recruitment of executives
In normal circumstances, new Executive Directors will receive a compensation package in accordance with Hikma remuneration policy for  
salary, benefits, pension, bonuses and LTIP. In exceptional circumstances, the remuneration Committee has discretion to consider higher 
remuneration levels necessary to attract, retain and motivate high calibre executives. In the event that the Committee exercises this discretion,  
the Committee will provide an explanation of the exceptional circumstances in the next remuneration report. 

Leaver’s remuneration policy
when considering termination payments, the remuneration Committee takes account of the best interests of Hikma and the individual’s 
circumstances including the reasons for termination, contractual obligations and LTIPs and pension plan rules. The remuneration Committee  
will ensure that there are no unjustified payments for failure on an Executive Director’s termination of employment. The Committee’s policy in 
relation to leavers can be summarised as follows:

 3 In the normal course of events, the Executive Director will work their notice period and receive usual compensation  

payments and benefits during this time.

 3 In the event of the termination of an Executive’s contract and Hikma requesting the Executive to cease working immediately,  
payment in lieu of notice equal to fixed pay, pension entitlements, other benefits and, on a discretionary basis and only where  
it is in Hikma’s interest, a pro-rated performance related bonus will be payable. 

 3 The Executive Director may also be considered for a variable pay award upon termination of employment. However, the Executive  
would not be entitled to any variable pay in situations where the Executive resigned or where Hikma has terminated the Executive’s 
employment with the contractual right to do so. The performance of Hikma in terms of finance and meeting of operational  
targets is the prime driver for determining whether to make an award and quantum. 

 3 In the event of termination for gross misconduct, neither notice nor payment in lieu of notice will be given and the executive  

will cease to perform his services immediately.

In the event that the Committee exercises the discretion detailed in this section, the Committee will provide an explanation in the next 
remuneration report.

external appointments
The Committee recognises that Executive Directors may be invited to take up non-executive directorships or public sector and not-for-profit 
appointments, and that these can broaden the experience and knowledge of the Director, from which Hikma can benefit. Executive Directors 
may therefore accept such appointments as long as they do not lead to a conflict of interest, and Executive Directors are allowed to retain  
any fees paid under such appointments. During the year under review, Said Darwazah and Mazen Darwazah received fees of $10,000 (2011: 
$10,000) and $10,000 (2011: $10,000) respectively, in respect of such appointments which are detailed in their Director profiles on page 60. 
External appointments are kept under review by the Audit Committee and the process for controlling these appointments is described in the 
governance Statement on page 73.

non-executive 
The policy for Non-Executive fees is set by the Board taking into account recommendations from the Chief Executive Officer and Executive vice 
Chairman and the limits set by the Articles of Association. 

The “Time Commitments” (see page 70) of the Non-Executive Directors to Hikma are above those of an average non-executive. The nature of 

Hikma’s business is international, requiring the Non-Executive Directors to travel to the USA, Middle East, North Africa and Europe. The Board  
is therefore made up of Non-Executive Directors with a wide range of experience both in the Uk and internationally. The use of options for 
Non-Executive Directors is prevalent in the US and also to some extent internationally. However, as a Uk listed company complying with Uk best 
practice it is not considered appropriate to grant options to Hikma’s Non-Executive Directors. To ensure that Hikma remains able to attract the 
appropriate calibre of candidate and to take account of its inability to grant options, the Board has therefore set its fee policy at the upper quartile. 

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Non-Executive Directors’ fees are structured into three elements:

 3 Directorship: a base fee for undertaking the duties of a Director of Hikma, chiefly regarding board, strategy and shareholder meetings.

 3 Committee membership: a one-off fee for taking additional responsibilities in relation to Committee membership.  

Usually Non-Executives are members of three committees.

 3 Committee Chairmanship: committee chairmen undertake additional responsibilities in leading a committee and are expected to  

act as a sounding board for the Executive that reports to the relevant committee. The chairmanship fee is paid in addition to the membership 
fee with a higher fee paid to the Audit Committee chairman to reflect the significant demands of this position.

Letters of appointment
The Non-Executive Directors do not have service contracts, but have letters of appointment with Hikma. Each appointment is terminable on  
one months’ notice from either Hikma or the Director, but is envisaged to be for an initial period of up to 36 months. This period can be renewed 
and extended for not more than two further three-year terms, unless exceptional circumstances exist.

NAME

samih darwazah
michael ashton
ali al-husry
Breffni Byrne
ronald goode
sir david rowe-ham
robert pickering

DATE Of OrIgINAL APPOINTMENT

NOTICE PAyMENT

17 july 2007
14 october 2005
14 october 2005
14 october 2005
12 december 2006
14 october 2005
1 september 2011

1 month
1 month
1 month
1 month
1 month
1 month
1 month

senior management
The policy for senior management compensation is set in line with policy for the Executive Directors, with a degree of discretion for  
the Committee to take into account particular issues identified by the Chief Executive, such as the performance of a specific individual  
or business unit.

policy for 2013
2012 was yet again a turbulent year in global markets and in particular in the MENA region where a significant amount of Hikma’s business  
is conducted. Political upheaval brought pressure on employment conditions across the region. Notwithstanding those significant pressures, 
Hikma is a global business and the remuneration Committee remains of the view that its existing remuneration policy remains appropriate  
for the group. Therefore, it is envisaged that no change will be made to the remuneration Policy in 2013.

ExECUTIvE IMPLEMENTATION

salary
The Committee’s salary policy position is Lower Quartile to Median.

Salary

Pension

Benefits

fixed 
compensation

Lower quartile  
to  
Median

with the assistance of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, the Committee undertook a benchmarking of Executive Director salaries during 2012.  
The conclusion was that salaries were below the policy range of Lower quartile to Median, as can be seen in the table below:

POLICy POSITION

POLICy vALUE

ACTUAL SALAry 2012

ADHErENCE TO POLICy

Said Darwazah
(Chief Executive)
Mazen Darwazah
(Executive vice Chairman)

Lower quartile to median

$742k to $1,155K

$750,000

within policy position

Lower quartile to median

$523k to $631k

$504,000

Below policy position

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when determining the base salary of the Executives, the main points the Committee takes into consideration are the:

 3 salary levels of the Comparator group

 3 performance of the Executive Director 

 3 performance and development of the group’s business

 3 Director’s experience and responsibilities

 3 pay and conditions throughout the group

The remuneration Committee has access to information on the pay and conditions of other employees in the group when determining the 
compensation packages for Executive Directors. The remuneration Committee actively considers the relationship between general changes  
to employees’ pay and conditions and any proposed changes in the compensation packages for Executive Directors to ensure it can be  
sufficiently robust in its determinations in light of the position of Hikma as a whole.

In relation to 2012, the Committee has taken into consideration the following important factors in determining that the Executive Directors’ 

salaries should be increased by 7%:

 3 The robust group performance, with sales and net income growth in excess of 20%.

 3 The successful integration of strategic acquisitions.

 3 Being positioned significantly below our policy position from a comparison perspective.

 3 There being no change to Executive Director salaries during 2009, 2010 and 2011. 

 3 Despite the high level of political and economic turbulence across the world in 2011 and 2012, particularly in the Middle East,  

the very strong year for Hikma. 

said darwazah (Chief executive)
mazen darwazah (executive vice Chairman)

2011-2012 

$750,000
$504,000

2013

INCrEASE

POLICy vALUE

ADHErENCE TO 
POLICy

$802,500
$539,280

7%
7%

$742k to $1,155K within policy range
$523k to $631k within policy range

pension
The Committee’s pension policy position is Lower Quartile to Median for Executive Directors. 

Salary

Pension

Benefits

fixed 
compensation

Lower quartile  
to  
Median

During the year under review, as in previous years, the only pension contributions made by the group in respect of the Executive Directors  
were contributions to the Hikma Pharmaceuticals Defined Contribution retirement Benefit Plan (jordan). The Executive Directors therefore,  
do not receive personal pension contributions from the group. 

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The Hikma Pharmaceuticals Defined Contribution retirement Benefit Plan (the “Benefit plan”) operates in accordance with the rules relevant  
to employees of the group based in jordan. Under the Benefit Plan the group matches employee contributions made to the Benefit Plan.  
These are fixed at a maximum 5% of applicable salary. Participants are entitled to 30% of the group’s contributions to the Benefit Plan after  
three years of employment with the group, and an additional 10% in each subsequent year. The participant’s interest in the group’s contribution 
fully vests after ten years of employment. The contributions and their relation to the Comparator group were as follows:

DIrECTOr

% Of SALAry

said darwazah
(Chief executive)
mazen darwazah
(executive vice Chairman)
The information in the above table has been audited by Deloitte.

1.35%

1.86%

2011

US$

8,505

7,818

% Of SALAry

2012

US$

POLICy 
POSITION

POLICy vALUE
(% Of SALAry)

ADHErENCE  
TO POLICy

1.35%

1.86%

10,125 Lower quartile 
to median

9,374

25%

15%

Below policy 
position

Below policy 
position

The pension contributions made by the group for the Executive Directors are significantly below the Comparator group. The Executive Directors 
have indicated that they are content with the existing arrangements and have requested that their pension remains in line with group 
employment practice by participating in the same pension plan as other employees in jordan. The Committee continues to keep this situation 
under review. 

Benefits
The Committee’s benefits policy position is Lower Quartile to Median.

Salary

Pension

Benefits

fixed 
compensation

Lower quartile  
to  
Median

Hikma makes available the normal benefits in kind for Executives of their level in a company of Hikma’s size, such as company cars, healthcare and 
life insurance. Benefits received during the year were:

DIrECTOr

said darwazah (Chief executive)
mazen darwazah (executive vice Chairman)

Bonus
The Committee’s bonus policy position is Median to upper Quartile.

Bonus

Share award

Performance 
Based 
Compensation

Median  
to  
Upper quartile 

vALUE Of 2012 BENEfITS

$10,536
$nil

The 2012 bonuses of the Executive Directors are within the range in the Comparator group

Said Darwazah (Chief Executive)
Mazen Darwazah (Executive vice Chairman)

$1,200k median to Upper quartile
$806k median to Upper quartile

$1,733k to $2,966k

Below policy range
$746k to $977k within policy range

BONUS 2012

POLICy POSITION

POLICy vALUE  ADHErENCE TO POLICy

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achievement of targets 2012

PrOfIT AfTEr TAx

OPErATIONAL MILESTONES

PErSONAL BUSINESS 
TArgETS

Said Darwazah 2012 
(Chief Executive)

Mazen Darwazah 2012 
(Executive vice-Chairman)

50%

50%

30%

30%

20%

20%

TOTAL

100%

100%

In relation to 2012, the Committee has assessed performance against the bonus criteria and determined that the thresholds  
have been met in respect of on target performance. The Committee has considered the achievement of the following important  
strategic goals by the Executive team and determined that the Operational Milestones and Personal Business targets were  
exceeded leading to a total bonus of 160% of salary:

 3 Adjusted net income achieving the budgeted target of $120m

 3 Exceeding the group target of 20% revenue growth, building on the strategic target of doubling revenue every four years

 3 Outstanding performance of the global Injectables division, including the successful integration of MSI in the US, the development of new 

product capabilities and operational efficiency improvements

 3 Expansion of market share in key MENA geographies building on the long-term objective of 5% market share in each jurisdiction

 3 Successful management of the continued political and cultural disruption in the Arab world

 3 Significant enhancements to our research and Development pipeline which will benefit Hikma in the medium-term

 3 Advancing the group’s business integrity agenda with executive management, including new Anti-Bribery and  

anti-Corruption (ABC) policies and Code of Conduct

share awards
Share award Policy position is Median to Upper quartile.

Bonus

Share award

Performance 
Based 
Compensation

Median  
to  
Upper quartile 

Executive directors participated in the 2005 Long Term Incentive Plan (“LTIP”).

grant
The remuneration Committee proposes to grant the following awards to Executive Directors in 2013. 

NAME

said darwazah
mazen darwazah
The information in the above table has been audited by Deloitte.

NO. SHArES

103,000
52,000

fACE vALUE 
 (% Of SALAry)

187%
140%

POLICy vALUE

265% to 313%
104% to 399%

ADHErENCE  
TO POLICy

Below policy range
within policy range

As in previous years these awards are made subject to a vote of independent shareholders to be taken at the AgM of Hikma  
to be held on 16 May 2013.

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exercised
It should be noted that the actual value of the shares granted to the Executive Directors that they will receive will depend on the following:

 3 The level of vesting of shares based on the satisfaction of the performance conditions at the end of the three year  

period from the date of grant

 3 The share price of Hikma on the date of vesting

The 2009 LTIP awards were exercised by the Executive Directors during the year. In respect of these awards, Hikma achieved TSr growth of 100% 
(7th position out of 21) and the level of vesting was 92%:

DIrECTOr

DATE Of grANT

LTIP ExErCISED 

DATE Of ExErCISE

MArkET PrICE

NOTIONAL gAIN

said darwazah 
mazen darwazah
The information in the above table has been audited by Deloitte.

19 march 2009
19 march 2009

115,000
69,000

19 march 2012
19 march 2012

£7.27p
£7.27p

£836,050
£501,630

options outstanding
In respect of each of the Executive Directors, the aggregate number of shares outstanding at the year-end under option was: 

NO. Of  
LTIP SHArES 

PrICE PAID  
fOr AwArD

ExErCISE  
PrICE

DATE Of  
AwArD

INITIAL DATE  
Of vESTINg

DATE Of 
ExPIry

DIrECTOr

said  
darwazah 

total
mazen  
darwazah

total
The information in the above table has been audited by Deloitte.

105,000
108,000
97,000
310,000
70,000
72,000
65,000
207,000

–
–
–

–
–
–

nil
nil
nil

nil
nil
nil

2 november 2010
13 may 2011
18 may 2012

2 november 2013
13 may 2014
18 may 2015

2 november 2010
13 may 2011
18 may 2012

2 november 2013
13 may 2014
18 may 2015

2 november 2020
13 may 2021
18 may 2022
(2011: 338,000)
2 november 2020
13 may 2021
18 may 2022
(2011: 217,000)

Long term incentive plan 
The 2005 Long Term Incentive Plan (“Ltip”) was approved by shareholders at the 2006 Annual general Meeting. The LTIP is used to incentivise 
Executive Directors and senior management through the grant of nil-cost options with performance conditions that are measured over a period  
of three years. Those who participate in the LTIP are excluded from participating in the 2009 Management Incentive Plan.

The remuneration Committee believes that share awards under the LTIP enable Hikma to provide a competitive incentive and retention  
tool which is also cost effective in respect of both shareholder dilution and income statement expense. The Performance Conditions are detailed 
separately on page 98 of this report. remuneration Committee’s policy is to provide annual share grants to Executive Directors and senior 
management at a maximum of the upper quartile level compared to the Comparator group.

During 2010 the Committee reviewed the performance criteria for the LTIP resolving that the performance criteria should be expanded to 
include financial metrics for 50% of each LTIP award. The Committee consulted major shareholders and the main shareholder representative 
bodies on the proposed change before it was implemented. The Committee was grateful for the time taken by shareholders on the consultation 
and welcomed the confirmation received that the majority were supportive of the approach. 

The Committee considers that the financial metrics chosen ensure that absolute performance is taken into account and more closely align  

the LTIP with the group’s strategy. The advantages of Total Shareholder return (“tsR”) were retained in respect of 50% of the award. 

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The Awards under the LTIP for 2012 and those that will be made in 2013, are therefore subject to the following performance  
conditions which are measured over a three year period from the date of grant:

 3 Comparative tsR performance against the Comparator group 

 3 financial metrics 

–  Sales growth

–  EPS growth 

–  return on invested capital 

The threshold and maximum performance requirements for each of the performance conditions is detailed in the table below.  
Each criterion is independent of the other criteria.

PErfOrMANCE CrITErIA

tsr (against comparator)
sales growth
eps growth
return on invested Capital

ELEMENT Of AwArD

THrESHOLD rEqUIrEMENT

MAxIMUM rEqUIrEMENT

50%
17%
17%
17%

median
9%
15%
10%

Upper quartile
13%
20%
12%

Basis of performance Condition selection & measurement
Comparative TSr was selected as a performance condition for the proposed awards by the remuneration Committee as it ensures that 
irrespective of general market conditions the Executives have outperformed their peers over the measurement period in delivering shareholder 
value before being entitled to receive any of their awards. The Committee believes that the financial metrics link the final award of the LTIPs more 
closely to the underlying financial performance of the group. The combination of TSr performance and financial metrics allows comparable 
performance and absolute performance to be taken into account in equal measure. 

The remuneration Committee determines whether the performance conditions for share awards are satisfied. The Committee has appointed 
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP to assist in the ongoing calculation of TSr and newly introduced financial metrics in accordance with the rules of the 
LTIP. The Committee will review and, if appropriate, approve these figures prior to the release of any award.

In terms of performance and the vesting of awards in three years time:

 3 0% of Awards will be released for achieving below threshold performance

 3 20% of Awards will be released for achieving threshold performance

 3 100% of Awards will be released for achieving maximum performance

 3 Between threshold performance and maximum performance awards vest on a straight line basis 

where the threshold requirement is achieved, 20% of this element of the award vests and becomes exercisable. where the maximum 
requirement is achieved all of this element of the award vests and becomes exercisable. Therefore, the performance conditions ensure that:

 3 Hikma’s comparative TSr performance against the Comparator group is at least at the upper quartile before executives  

receive the full benefit of this element of their share incentives; and

 3 The underlying financial performance of the group supports the comparative performance before Executives receive their full award.

This structure demonstrates the remuneration Committee’s desire to correlate incentive arrangements with the achievement of substantial 
performance and align incentives with the objectives of shareholders.

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The following chart sets out the level of release of existing LTIP awards if Hikma’s performance measured as at 31 December 2012 for the financial 
metrics and as at 13 february 2013 (the last available data) for TSr was applied for the whole period.

2012 LTIP grant

12%

2011 LTIP grant

TSr

0%

2010 LTIP grant

35%

SALES 
grOwTH

EPS 
grOwTH

17%

17%

17%

0%

0%

0%

rOIC

17%

17%

17%

TOTAL

46%

34%

69%

It should be noted that the real value received by Executive Directors under the share incentive arrangements is dependent  
upon satisfaction of performance conditions and the share price of Hikma at that time.

total shareholder return performance graph
The graph shows Hikma’s performance, measured by Total Shareholder return (“tsR”) compared to the fTSE 250 Index and  
the fTSE 350 Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology Index from 1 january 2007 to 31 january 2013. The fTSE 250 and 350 Indices  
have been selected to provide a broader comparator of Hikma’s performance.

TOTAL SHAREHOLDER 
RETURN FROM 
JANUARY 2007 (%) 

+123%

200

150

100

50

0

-50

-100

HIKMA PHARMACEUTICALS PLC

FTSE 350
PHARMACEUTICALS & 
BIOTECHNOLOGY

JAN 07

JAN 08

JAN 09

JAN 10

JAN 11

JAN 12

JAN 13

FTSE 250

share prices 
The applicable share prices for Hikma during the period under review were: 

1 january 2012
31 december 2012
2012 range (low to high)
12 march 2013
The information in the above table has been audited by Deloitte.

MArkET PrICE 
(CLOSINg PrICE)

620.0p
761.0p
605.5p to 776.5p
975.0p

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dilution
In accordance with the guidelines set out by the Association of British Insurers (“ABi”) Hikma can issue a maximum of 10% of its issued share 
capital in a rolling ten year period to employees under all its share plans and a maximum of 5% of this 10% for discretionary share plans. 
The following table summarises the current level of dilution resulting from Company share plans following the Listing of Hikma in 2005:

TyPE Of PLAN

grANTED IN A rOLLINg TEN yEAr PErIOD

grANTED DUrINg THE yEAr

discretionary share plans (5% Limit)

3.06%

0.49%

It is Hikma’s current intention that LTIP awards and MIP granted in 2013 will be satisfied by newly issued shares on vesting. Hikma has not 
implemented any all-employee share incentive arrangements. 

non-executive fees
The Board’s Non-Executive fee Policy is Upper quartile.

fee

Only 
compensation

Upper quartile 

The individual basic and committee fees, which are paid in pounds Sterling, are as follows:

NAME

2012

TOTAL fEE
 £000

BASIC fEE
£000

CHAIrMANSHIP fEE 
£000

COMMITTEE fEE 
£000

samih darwazah*
sir david rowe-ham
Breffni Byrne
michael ashton
ali al-husry
ronald goode
robert pickering
* The Chairman’s fee has remained unchanged since 2009, despite the fee that has been paid being significantly below the market rate.  
The Committee reviewed the fee during the year and raised it to £200,000. The Chairman elected to waive payment of the increase of £32,500 for 2013.

200.0
76.0
76.0
76.0
76.0
76.0
76.0

157.5
86.0
93.5
86.0
71.0
86.0
78.5

–
7.5
15.0
7.5
–
7.5
–

–
7.5
7.5
7.5
–
7.5
7.5

2013

TOTAL fEE
 £000

200.0
91.0
98.5
91.0
76.0
91.0
83.5

The Board has resolved that from 1 january 2013, the basic fees of Non-Executive Directors should be increased to the amounts set out above. 
The increases continue to move non-executive fees back towards the group’s stated policy, though overall non-executive fees remain below 
the level set by group policy. The rises proposed are in line with the general level of rise for senior management across the group. The Board 
continues to believe that it is important to ensure that the fees paid to non-executives remain competitive, that they reflect the increasingly 
important role played by non-executives and allow the Nomination Committee to recruit Non-Executive Directors of the appropriate calibre 
in accordance with the requirements of succession planning. The Non-Executive Directors are not eligible to participate in the group pension 
arrangements and do not receive personal pension contributions by the group.

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The non-executive fees are within the median to upper quartile range of the comparator group, below the policy position of upper quartile:

NAME

samih darwazah
michael ashton
ali al-husry

Breffni Byrne
ronald goode
robert pickering
sir david rowe-ham

2013 TOTAL fEE 
 £000

COMPArATOr 
M-Uq 
£000

200.0
91.0
76.0

98.5
91.0
83.5
91.0

194 to 268
91 to 179
61 to 147

91 to 180
91 to 176
90 to 169
92 to 170

POLICy POSITION

ACTUAL POSITION

Upper quartile
Upper quartile
Upper quartile

Upper quartile
Upper quartile
Upper quartile
Upper quartile

median
median
median to  
Upper quartile
median
median
median
median

ADHErENCE  
TO POLICy

within policy
within policy
within policy

within policy
within policy
Below policy
Below policy

share ownership
The table below details all the Directors’ holdings in the share capital of Hikma up until 12 March 2013.

DIrECTOr

1 jANUAry 2012

31 DECEMBEr 2012

12 MArCH 2013

OrDINAry SHArES Of 10 PENCE

samih darwazah
said darwazah
mazen darwazah
sir david rowe-ham
Breffni Byrne
michael ashton
ronald goode
ali al husry
robert pickering
Total shares: 
The information in the above table has been audited by Deloitte.

11,481,746
11,168,445
6,517,225
10,000
10,000
18,566
22,700
5,684,748
7,500
34,920,930

11,286,299
11,593,445
6,733,225
10,000
10,000
18,566
22,700
5,684,748
7,500
35,366,483

11,286,299
11,593,445
6,733,225
10,000
10,000
18,566
22,700
5,684,748
7,500
35,366,483

Samih Darwazah, Said Darwazah, Mazen Darwazah and Ali Al-Husry are Directors and shareholders of Darhold Limited.  
Darhold Limited holds 57,183,028 Ordinary Shares of Hikma. The table below breaks down their shareholding in Hikma by shares  
effectively owned through Darhold and shares held personally.

DIrECTOr

samih darwazah
said darwazah
mazen darwazah
ali al husry
The information in the above table has been audited by Deloitte.

% Of DArHOLD

EffECTIvE NO Of 
HIkMA SHArES 

MAx AwArD  
UNDEr LTIP

HOLDINg IN OwN 
NAME/NOMINEE

TOTAL 
SHArEHOLDINg

OrDINAry SHArES Of 10 PENCE

16%
19%
10%
8%

9,150,000
10,865,000
5,718,000
4,575,000

310,000
207,000

2,136,299
418,445
808,225
1,109,748

11,286,299
11,593,445
6,733,225
5,684,748

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totaL Compensation

The following charts show the value of each of the main elements of the compensation package provided to the Executive Directors  
during 2012 and the potential available for 2013 (dependent upon performance).

SAID DArwAZAH

SALAry
$000

803

803

803

750

2013

Low

target

stretch

2012   actual

MAZEN DArwAZAH

SALAry
$000

539

539

539

504

2013

Low

target

stretch

2012   actual

BONUS
$000

0

803

1,606

1,200

BONUS
$000

0

539

1,078

806

LTIP
$000

0

843

1,767

1,324

LTIP
$000

0

567

1,186

794

OTHEr
$000

22

22

22

22

OTHEr
$000

10

10

10

10

TOTAL
$000

825

2,471

4,198

3,296

TOTAL
$000

549

1,175

2,813

2,114

The following table shows the total compensation package for the Executive Directors during the year ended 31 December 2012 compared to the 
on target package provided at the median and upper quartile of the Comparator group:

said darwazah  
(Chief executive)
mazen darwazah 
(executive vice Chairman)

POLICy  
POSITION

POLICy  
vALUE

ACTUAL TOTAL 
COMPENSATION 2012

ADHErENCE  
TO POLICy

median to Upper quartile

$5,677k to $6,865k

$3,296k

Below policy position

median to Upper quartile

$4,376k to $6,201k

$2,114k

Below policy position

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This can be broken down amongst the Directors as follows:

DIrECTOr

executives
said darwazah
mazen darwazah

2011 
 TOTAL 
Us$

1,648,536
1,092,000

non-executives
samih darwazah
sir david rowe-ham
Breffni Byrne
michael ashton
ali al-husry
ronald goode
robert pickering1
Aggregate emoluments
The information in the above table has been audited by Deloitte. 
1 robert Pickering joined the Board on 1 September 2011 and, therefore, his 2011 fees have been annualised.

252,693
131,561
143,594
131,561
107,495
131,561
119,528
3,758,529

fEES/BASIC SALAry 
Us$

OTHEr BENEfITS 
Us$

ANNUAL BONUSES 
Us$

2012

TOTAL 
Us$

750,000
504,000

254,648
139,046
151,172
139,046
114,794
139,046
126,920
2,318,672

10,536
0

1,200,000
806,400

1,960,536
1,310,400

–
–
–
–
–
–
–
[10,536]

–
–
–
–
–
–
–
2,006,400

254,648
139,046
151,172
139,046
114,794
139,046
126,920
4,335,608

Closing statement
we have further enhanced our approach to remuneration reporting this year and the Committee hopes that this has aided shareholder  
and stakeholder understanding of our remuneration policy and practices. Hikma remains open to discussion, should there be any areas  
for further clarification. 

for and on behalf of the remuneration Committee 

michael ashton
Remuneration Committee Chairman
12 March 2013

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4.4 direCtors’ report

direCtors’ 
report

OPEN fOr DISCUSSION

Call +44 20 7399 2760 
or E-mail: investors@hikma.uk.com

The Directors submit their report together with the audited  
financial statements for the 52 weeks ended 31 December 2012.  
This report forms the management report for the purposes of  
the Disclosure and Transparency rules. readers are asked to cross  
refer to the governance report, remuneration report and sections  
of other relevant reports which are included in this report to the  
extent necessary to meet Hikma’s reporting obligations.

operationaL

Business review
Hikma is required by the Companies Act 2006 to set out a fair review 
of the business during the year and a description of the principal  
risks and uncertainties facing Hikma, noting the performance and 
development of Hikma during the year and the position at the year 
end. The information that fulfils these requirements and which is 
incorporated in this report by reference, is included in the following 
sections of the Annual report: 

4.4 COMMITTEE rEPOrTS

review highLights

104 / Operational

105 / financial

106 / Directors

106 / Equity

109 / Directors’ responsibilities

 3 A review of the business and strategy and expected future 
developments is set out in the Chairman’s statement on  
pages 4 and 5, the Chief Executive’s review on pages 10 to 16 and 
the financial review on pages 20 to 37 

 3 The principal risks and uncertainties are set out on pages 38 to 40 

and financial risks are described on pages 144 to 148

 3 key financial performance indicators are described on page 17

 3 Information on environmental, social and community issues is set 
out in our Corporate responsibility report on pages 41 to 53, which 
also provides key performance indicators in this area

 3 The principal operating subsidiaries are set out on page 56

104  HIkMA PHArMACEUTICALS PLC  /  ANNUAL rEPOrT 2012

principal activity
The principal activities of the group are the development,  
manufacture and marketing of a broad range of generic and in-licensed 
pharmaceutical products in solid, semi-solid, liquid and injectable final 
dosage forms. The group’s pharmaceutical operations are conducted 
through three business segments: Branded, Injectable, and generic. 
The majority of the group’s operations are in the MENA region, the 
United States and Europe. The group does not have overseas branches 
within the meaning of the Companies Act 2006.

The group’s net sales, gross profit and operating profit are shown 
by business segment in Note 4 to the consolidated financial statements. 
Hikma has not capitalised any interest payments.

finanCiaL

results
The group’s profit for the year in 2012 was $107.2 million (2011: 
$83.5 million).

dividend
The Board is recommending a final dividend of 10 cents per share 
(approximately 6.7 pence) (2011: 7.5 cents). The proposed final  
dividend will be paid on 23 May 2013 to shareholders on the register  
on 19 April 2013, subject to approval at the Annual general Meeting 
on 16 May 2013.

An interim dividend of 6 cents per share was paid on 8 October 

2012 (approximately 3.694 pence per ordinary share) (2011: 5.5 cents) 
which together with the final dividend will make a total of 16 cents  
per share for the period (2011: 13 cents) 

Creditor payment policy
Hikma’s policy, which is also applied by the group and will continue  
in respect of the 2013 financial year, is to settle terms of payment with 
all suppliers when agreeing the terms of each transaction and to ensure 
that suppliers are made aware of and abide by the terms of payment. 
Trade creditors of Hikma at 31 December 2012 were equivalent to 66 
days’ purchases (2011: 61 days), based on the average daily amount 
invoiced by suppliers during the year.

donations
During the year the group made charitable donations of approximately 
$0.7 million (2011: $3.2 million):

AMOUNT DONATED 
IN 2011 ($)

AMOUNT DONATED 
IN 2012 ($)

Local charities serving 
communities in which the 
group operates
medical (donations in kind)
political
Total:

1,504,000
1,694,000
nil
3,199,000 

304,124
363,740
nil
667,864

group policy prohibits the payment of political donations.

research and development
The group’s investment in research & Development (“R&D”) during 
2012 represented 3.1% of group revenue (2011: 3.4%). further details 
on the group’s r&D activities can be found on page 37. 

related party transactions
Details of related party transactions are included in Note 37 of the 
financial Statements on page 155.

going Concern
The Directors believe that the group is well diversified due to its 
geographic spread, product diversity and large customer and  
supplier base. The group operates in the relatively defensive generic 
pharmaceuticals industry which the Directors expect to be less  
affected compared to other industries.

The group has decreased its year end net debt position to  

$406.5 million (2011: $421.9 million) following significant capital 
investment relating to recent acquisitions in 2011. Operating cash flow 
in 2012 was $182.2 million (2011: $126.4million). The group has 
$313.0 million (2011: $396.4 million) of undrawn banking facilities. 
These facilities are well diversified across the operating subsidiaries of 
the group and are with a number of financial institutions. The group’s 
forecasts, taking into account reasonable possible changes in trading 
performance, facility renewal sensitivities and maturities of long-term 
debt, show that the group should be able to operate well within the 
levels of its facilities and their related covenants.

After making enquiries, the Directors believe that the group is 
adequately placed to manage its business and financing risks successfully 
despite the current uncertain economic and political outlook. The Directors 
have formed a judgement that there is reasonable expectation that the 
group has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for 
the foreseeable future. The Directors therefore continue to adopt the 
going concern basis in preparing the financial statements. 

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The Directors benefit from qualifying third party indemnities made by 
Hikma which were in force during the year and as at the date of this 
report. These indemnities are uncapped in amount in relation to losses 
and liabilities which Directors may incur to third parties in the course of 
the performance of their duties. 

eqUity

Capital structure
Details of the issued share capital, together with movements in the 
issued share capital during the year can be found in Note 31 to the 
financial statements. Hikma has one class of ordinary shares which 
carries no right to fixed income. Each share carries the right to one vote 
at general meetings of Hikma. 

As at 31 December 2012:

NOMINAL vALUE

IN ISSUE

ISSUED DUrINg  
THE yEAr

ordinary

10 pence

197,036,507

1,185,200

During 2012, Hikma issued Ordinary Shares solely pursuant to the 
exercise of options under the Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC 2004 Stock 
Option Plan and 2005 Long Term Incentive Plan.

There are no specific restrictions on the size of a holding or on the 

transfer of shares, which are both governed by the general provisions 
of Hikma’s Articles of Association (the “Articles”) and prevailing 
legislation. The Directors are not aware of any agreements between 
holders of Hikma’s shares that may have resulted in restrictions on the 
transfer of securities or on voting rights. No person has any special 
rights with regard to the control of Hikma’s share capital and all issued 
shares are fully paid. Hikma has not placed any shares into treasury 
during the period under review.

share Buy Back
At the Annual general Meeting on 17 May 2012, shareholders gave 
the Directors authority to purchase shares from the market up to an 
amount equal to 10% of Hikma’s issued share capital at that time. 
This authority expires at the earlier of 30 june 2013 or the 2013 Annual 
general Meeting, which is scheduled for 16 May 2013. The Directors 
are proposing to renew this authority at the 2013 Annual general 
Meeting.

During the year, Hikma did not acquire any of its own shares by 

direct purchase, nominee purchase or any other means nor did it 
dispose of such shares previously acquired. Hikma does not have a lien 
over its own shares.

4.4 direCtors’ report
continued

significant Contracts 
Due to the nature of the group’s business, members of the group are 
party to agreements that could alter or be terminated upon a change 
of control of the group following a takeover. However, none of these 
agreements is individually deemed to be significant in terms of its 
potential impact on the business of the group taken as a whole.  
The Directors are not aware of any agreements between Hikma  
and its Directors or employees that provide for compensation for loss  
of office or employment that occurs because of a takeover bid.  
There are no persons, with whom Hikma has contractual or other 
arrangements, who are deemed to be essential to the business  
of Hikma.

auditors
Each person who was a Director of Hikma at the date when  
this report was approved confirms that: 

 3 So far as the Director is aware, there is no relevant audit 
information of which Hikma’s auditors are unaware; and 

 3 The Director has taken all the steps that he ought to have taken as 
a Director to make himself aware of any relevant audit information 
and to establish that Hikma’s auditors are aware 
of that information

This confirmation is given and should be interpreted in accordance  
with the provisions of section 418 of the Companies Act 2006.

Deloitte LLP has expressed its willingness to continue in office as 
auditors and a resolution to reappoint them will be proposed at the 
forthcoming Annual general Meeting.

direCtors

The names of the Directors as at the date of this report, together 
with details of their roles, backgrounds and abilities, are set out in the 
Directors’ biographies on pages 60 to 62. Details of the independence 
of Non-Executive Directors are set out in the report on corporate 
governance on page 68. All the Executive and Non-Executive Directors 
served Hikma throughout the year. 

It is the Board’s policy that all Directors should retire and seek 
re-election on an annual basis. Accordingly, Samih Darwazah, Said 
Darwazah, Mazen Darwazah, Sir David rowe-Ham, Ali Al-Husry, 
Breffni Byrne, Michael Ashton, ronald goode and robert Pickering  
will retire and seek re-election at the Annual general Meeting. 
Shareholders are referred to the Nomination Committee report  
on pages 76 to 78 and the profiles of each of the Directors on  
pages 60 to 62.

106  HIkMA PHArMACEUTICALS PLC  /  ANNUAL rEPOrT 2012

share issuance
At the Annual general Meeting on 17 May 2012, the Directors were 
authorised to issue relevant securities up to an aggregate nominal 
amount of £560,220, and to be empowered to allot equity securities 
for cash on a non pre-emptive basis up to an aggregate nominal 
amount of £84,033, at any time up to the earlier of the date of the 
2013 Annual general Meeting or 30 june 2013. The Directors propose 
to renew these authorities at the 2013 Annual general Meeting for 
a further year. In the year ahead, other than in respect of Hikma’s 
obligations to satisfy rights granted to employees under its various 
share-based incentive arrangements, the Directors have no present 
intention of issuing any share capital of Hikma. 

directors’ interests
Details of Directors’ share-based incentives and interests in the  
ordinary shares of Hikma are provided in the Directors’ remuneration 
report on pages 82 to 103.

substantial shareholdings
As at the date of this document, Hikma had been notified pursuant  
to sections 89A to 89L of the financial Services and Markets Act 2000 
and rule 5 of the Disclosure and Transparency rules of the UkLA  
of the following interests in the voting rights attaching to the share 
capital of Hikma: 

NAME Of SHArEHOLDEr

NUMBEr Of SHArES

PErCENTAgE HELD

Details of the employee share schemes are set out in Note 35 to the 
financial statements. Shares are also held by the Hikma Pharmaceuticals 
Employee Benefit Trust (“EBt”) and are detailed in Note 35 to the 
financial statements. The EBT has waived its right to vote on the shares 
it holds and also to its entitlement to a dividend. No other shareholder 
has waived the right to a dividend. 

annual general meeting
The Annual general Meeting of Hikma will be held at The westbury, 
Bond Street, Mayfair, London w1S 2yf on Thursday, 16 May 2013, 
starting at 11 a.m. The Notice convening the meeting is given in a 
separate document accompanying this document, and includes 
a commentary on the business of the AgM, and notes to help 
shareholders exercise their rights at the meeting. 

The powers of the Directors are determined by the Articles, the 

Code and other relevant Uk legislation. The Directors’ powers are 
detailed in the Corporate governance report starting on page 54. 
The Articles give the Directors the power to appoint and remove 
Directors and they also provide for re-election at three-yearly intervals. 
The power to issue and allot shares contained in the Articles is subject 
to shareholder approval at each annual general meeting. The Articles, 
which are available on the website, may only be amended by special 
resolution of the shareholders. 

darhold Limited*
Capita group international 
sectoral asset management
norges Bank
dupont Capital management
*Messrs Samih Darwazah, Said Darwazah, Mazen Darwazah and Ali Al-Husry, each being a Director and 
shareholder of Hikma, are shareholders and Directors of Darhold Limited. 

57,183,028
17,743,904
8,301,483
7,579,731
5,952,422

28.94%
9.01%
4.21%
3.85%
3.02%

pre-emptive issue of shares
During the year under review, and in the period since 1 November 
2005, the date of Hikma’s IPO, Hikma did not issue any Ordinary Shares 
pursuant to an authority given by shareholders at an annual general 
meeting to issue Ordinary Shares for cash on a non pre-emptive basis, 
other than in respect of the placing undertaken on 17 january 2008. 

takeover panel – rule 9 

said darwazah
mazen darwazah
may darwazah
hana ramadan
tareq darwazeh
Zeena murad

LTIP grANTED 
18 MAy 2012

MIP grANTED
18 MAy 2012

97,000
65,000
–
–
–
–

–
–
794
2,630
1,296
1,570

107

Hikma PHarmaceuticals Plc / annual rePort 20124.4 direCtors’ report
continued

HOLDINg, 13 APrIL 2012

HOLDINg, 12 MArCH 2013

HOLDINg If ALL ExISTINg SOP, 
MIP, LTIP ArE ExErCISED

HOLDINg If MAxIMUM AwArD 
grANTED IN 2013 ExErCISED

NO Of 
OrDINAry 
SHArES

PErCENTAgE Of 
ISSUED SHArE  
CAPITAL

NO Of 
OrDINAry 
SHArES

PErCENTAgE Of 
ISSUED SHArE  
CAPITAL

NO Of 
OrDINAry 
SHArES

PErCENTAgE Of 
ISSUED SHArE  
CAPITAL

NO Of 
OrDINAry 
SHArES

PErCENTAgE Of 
ISSUED SHArE  
CAPITAL

darhold Limited
Concert party

57,183,028
64,790,718

29.06%
39.92%

57,183,028
64,024,625

28.94%
32.40%

–
64,556,432

–
32.67

–
64,711,432

–
32.61%

the MIPs, the Concert Party would potentially have, in aggregate, 
interests in 64,711,432 shares in the capital of Hikma (representing 
32.61 per cent. of the enlarged issued share capital of Hikma, on the 
basis that no ordinary shares were issued other than pursuant to the 
exercise of such options or vesting of LTIPs/MIPs). 

During the period from the Annual general Meeting in 2012  
to 12 March 2013, the LTIP/MIP Holders together with other members 
of the Concert Party who hold options over ordinary shares pursuant  
to Hikma’s 2005 Long Term Incentive Plan (each an “option holder”) 
exercised, in aggregate, options over 187,800 ordinary shares in the 
capital of Hikma. 

At the Annual general Meeting held on 17 May 2012, a vote of the 
independent shareholders of Hikma approved the award of up to an 
aggregate of 162,000 ordinary shares pursuant to Hikma’s 2005  
Long Term Incentive Plan to Said Darwazah and Mazen Darwazah  
(the “Ltip holders”) and 20,000 ordinary shares pursuant to the 
Management Incentive Plan to Hana ramadan, May Darwazah,  
Zeena Murad and Tareq Darwazah (the “Mip holders”). Because  
of the relationship of the LTIP Holders and the MIP Holders with 
Darhold Limited, who at the time of the Annual general Meeting held 
57,183,028 ordinary shares (at 13 April 2012 representing 29.08 per 
cent. of the issued share capital of Hikma, and as at 12 March 2013 
being the latest practicable date prior to the publication of this 
document, holding 57,183,028 ordinary shares, representing 28.94 per 
cent. of the issued share capital of Hikma), each of the LTIP Holders and 
the MIP Holders (together with certain other identified individuals at 
that date) was treated as acting in concert with Darhold Limited for the 
purposes of the Takeover Code (the “Concert party”). As at 13 April 
2012, the Concert Party held, in aggregate, interests in 64,790,718 
ordinary shares in the capital of Hikma (then representing 32.92 per 
cent. of the then issued share capital of Hikma). As at 12 March 2013 
being the latest practicable date prior to the publication of this 
document, the Concert Party held, in aggregate, interests in 
64,024,625 ordinary shares in the capital of Hikma (representing 
32.40 per cent. of the then issued share capital of Hikma).  
On full exercise of the options under the Hikma Pharmaceuticals 2004 
Stock Option Plan (the “2004 plan”) and full vesting of the LTIPs and 

108  HIkMA PHArMACEUTICALS PLC  /  ANNUAL rEPOrT 2012

direCtors’ responsiBiLity statement 

The Directors are responsible for preparing the Annual report and the 
financial statements. The Directors are required to prepare financial 
statements for the group in accordance with International financial 
reporting Standards as adopted by the European Union (“ifRs”)  
and have also elected to prepare financial statements for Hikma in 
accordance with the IfrS under EU law. Company law requires the 
Directors to prepare such financial statements in accordance with  
IfrS, the Companies Act 2006 and Article 4 of the International 
Accounting Standard (“iAs”) regulations.

IAS 1 requires that financial statements present fairly for each 

financial year Hikma’s financial position, financial performance and  
cash flows. This requires the faithful representation of the effects of 
transactions, other events and condition in accordance with the 
definitions and recognition criteria for assets, liabilities, income and 
expenses set out in the International Accounting Standards Board’s 
“framework for the Preparation and Presentation of financial Statements”. 
In virtually all circumstances, a fair presentation will be achieved by 
compliance with all applicable IfrS. Directors are also required to:

 3 Properly select and apply accounting policies

 3 Present information, including accounting policies, in a  
manner that provides relevant, reliable, comparable 
and understandable information

 3 Provide additional disclosures when compliance with the  
specific requirements in IfrS is insufficient to enable users 
to understand the impact of particular transactions, other  
events and conditions on the entity’s financial position  
and financial performance

 3 Make an assessment of Hikma’s ability to continue  

as a going concern

The Directors are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records 
that are sufficient to show and explain Hikma’s transactions and 
disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of 
Hikma, for safeguarding the assets, for taking reasonable steps for the 
prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities and for the 
preparation of a Directors’ report and Directors’ remuneration report 
which comply with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006.

The Directors are responsible for the maintenance and integrity of 
Hikma’s website. Legislation in the United kingdom governing the 
preparation and dissemination of financial statements differs from 
legislation in other jurisdictions.

we confirm to the best of our knowledge:

 3 The financial statements, prepared in accordance with 
International financial reporting Standards as adopted  
by the European Union, give a true and fair view of the 
assets, liabilities, financial position and profit or loss  
of Hikma and the undertakings included in the consolidation 
taken as a whole; and

 3 The business review, which is incorporated into the Directors’ 

report, includes a fair review of the development and 
performance of the business and the position of Hikma and  
the undertakings included in the consolidation taken as a  
whole, together with a description of the principal risks and 
uncertainties they face

 3 Provide additional disclosures when compliance with the  
specific requirements in IfrS is insufficient to enable users  
to understand the impact of particular transactions, other  
events and conditions on the entity’s financial position  
and financial performance

By order of the Board 

said darwazah 
Chief Executive  
Officer 
12 March 2013

mazen darwazah
Executive Vice Chairman, 
CEO MENA

109

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110  HIkMA PHArMACEUTICALS PLC  /  ANNUAL rEPOrT 2012

finanCiaL
statements

111

Hikma PHarmaceuticals Plc / annual rePort 2012independent aUditor’s report to the memBers  
of hiKma pharmaCeUtiCaLs pLC

we have audited the financial statements of Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC 
for the year ended 31 December 2012, which comprise the consolidated 
income statement, the consolidated statement of comprehensive 
income, the consolidated and Company balance sheets, 
the consolidated and Company statements of changes in equity, 
the consolidated and Company cash flow statements, and the related 
Notes 1 to 57. The financial reporting framework that has been applied 
in their preparation is applicable law and International financial 
reporting Standards (“IfrSs”) as adopted by the European Union and, 
as regards the Company financial statements, as applied in accordance 
with the provisions of the Companies Act 2006.

This report is made solely to the Company’s members, as a body, 
in accordance with Chapter 3 of Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006. 
Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the 
Company’s members those matters we are required to state to them 
in an auditor’s report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent 
permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone 
other than the Company and the Company’s members as a body, 
for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed.

respective responsibilities of directors and auditor
As explained more fully in the Directors’ responsibilities Statement, 
the Directors are responsible for the preparation of the financial 
statements and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view. 
Our responsibility is to audit and express an opinion on the financial 
statements in accordance with applicable law and International 
Standards on Auditing (Uk and Ireland). Those standards require us 
to comply with the Auditing Practices Board’s Ethical Standards 
for Auditors.

scope of the audit of the financial statements
An audit involves obtaining evidence about the amounts and 
disclosures in the financial statements sufficient to give reasonable 
assurance that the financial statements are free from material 
misstatement, whether caused by fraud or error. This includes 
an assessment of: whether the accounting policies are appropriate 
to the group’s and the Company’s circumstances and have been 
consistently applied and adequately disclosed; the reasonableness 
of significant accounting estimates made by the Directors; and the 
overall presentation of the financial statements. In addition, we read 
all the financial and non-financial information in the annual report 
to identify material inconsistencies with the audited financial 
statements. If we become aware of any apparent material 
misstatements or inconsistencies we consider the implications for 
our report.

opinion on financial statements
In our opinion:

 3 the financial statements give a true and fair view of the state of the 

group’s and of the Company’s affairs as at 31 December 2012 and of 
the group’s profit for the year then ended;

 3 the group financial statements have been properly prepared in 

accordance with IfrSs as adopted by the European Union;

112  HIkMA PHArMACEUTICALS PLC  /  ANNUAL rEPOrT 2012

 3 the Company financial statements have been properly prepared in 
accordance with IfrSs as adopted by the European Union and as 
applied in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act 
2006; and

 3 the financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the 
requirements of the Companies Act 2006 and, as regards the group 
financial statements, Article 4 of the IAS regulation.

separate opinion in relation to ifrss as issued by the iasB
As explained in Note 2 to the group financial statements, the group 
in addition to complying with its legal obligation to apply IfrSs as 
adopted by the European Union, has also applied IfrSs as issued by 
the International Accounting Standards Board (“IASB”).

In our opinion the group financial statements comply with IfrSs 

as issued by the IASB.

opinion on other matters prescribed by the Companies act 2006
In our opinion:

 3 the part of the Directors’ remuneration report to be audited has been 
properly prepared in accordance with the Companies Act 2006; and
 3 the information given in the Directors’ report for the financial year for 
which the financial statements are prepared is consistent with the 
financial statements.

matters on which we are required to report by exception
we have nothing to report in respect of the following:

Under the Companies Act 2006 we are required to report to you if, 

in our opinion:

 3 adequate accounting records have not been kept by the Company, or 
returns adequate for our audit have not been received from branches 
not visited by us; or

 3 the Company financial statements and the part of the Directors’ 

remuneration report to be audited are not in agreement with the 
accounting records and returns; or

 3 certain disclosures of Directors’ remuneration specified by law are not 

made; or

 3 we have not received all the information and explanations we require 

for our audit.

Under the Listing rules we are required to review:

 3 the Directors’ statement, contained within the Directors’ report, in 

relation to going concern; 

 3 the part of the Corporate governance Statement relating to the 

Company’s compliance with the nine provisions of the Uk Corporate 
governance Code specified for our review; and

 3 certain elements of the report to shareholders by the Board on 

Directors’ remuneration.

paul franek fCa  
(Senior Statutory Auditor)
for and on behalf of deloitte LLp
Chartered accountants and statutory auditor
London, United Kingdom 
12 March 2013

ConsoLidated inCome statement
for the year ended 31 deCemBer 2012

Continuing operations
revenue
Cost of sales
Gross profit
sales and marketing costs
general and administrative expenses
research and development costs
other operating expenses (net)
Total operating expenses
Adjusted operating profit
exceptional items:
– acquisition and integration related expenses
– severance expenses
– plant remediation costs
– inventory related adjustment
intangible amortisation*
Operating profit
share of results of associated companies
finance income
finance expense
other expense (net)
Profit before tax
tax
Profit for the year
attributable to:
non-controlling interests 
Equity holders of the parent

Earnings per share (cents)
Basic
diluted
adjusted basic
adjusted diluted

*Intangible amortisation comprises the amortisation of intangible assets other than software.

Note

2012 
$000

2011 
$000

4

4

4

8

5

5

5

5

5

4

16

9

10

11

6

31

13

13

13

13

1,108,721 
(607,603)
501,118
(152,763)
(124,560)
(34,019)
(23,002)
(334,344)
 193,835

 (3,131)
 (4,469)
 (6,787)
 – 
 (12,674)
166,774
 892 
1,266 
(35,717)
(1,174)
132,041
 (24,826)
107,215

6,895 
100,320 
107,215

51.1
50.6
61.4
60.8

918,025
(522,676)
395,349
(125,295)
(107,540)
(31,218)
(12,608)
(276,661)
145,824 

 (16,368)
 – 
 – 
 (1,770)
 (8,998)
118,688
 (1,164)
468
(23,368)
(732)
93,892
 (10,423)
83,469

3,362
80,107
83,469

41.3 
40.5 
52.0 
51.0 

113

Hikma PHarmaceuticals Plc / annual rePort 2012ConsoLidated statement of Comprehensive inCome
for the year ended 31 deCemBer 2012

profit for the year
Cumulative effect of change in fair value of available for sale investments
Cumulative effect of change in fair value of financial derivatives
exchange difference on translation of foreign operations
Total comprehensive income for the year

attributable to:
non-controlling interests
Equity holders of the parent

2012 
$000

 107,215 
 (23)
 (2,120)
 (26,547)
78,525 

2011 
$000

 83,469 
 (42)
 (692)
 (15,294)
67,441 

 1,585 
76,940 
78,525 

 3,557 
63,884 
67,441

114  HIkMA PHArMACEUTICALS PLC  /  ANNUAL rEPOrT 2012

ConsoLidated BaLanCe sheet
at 31 deCemBer 2012

non-CUrr ent assets
intangible assets
property, plant and equipment
interests in associated companies
deferred tax assets
financial and other non-current assets

CUr r ent assets
inventories
income tax asset
trade and other receivables
Collateralised and restricted cash
Cash and cash equivalents
other current assets

Total assets
CUrr ent LiaBiLities
Bank overdrafts and loans
obligations under finance leases
trade and other payables
income tax provision
other provisions
other current liabilities

Net current assets
non-CUr r ent LiaBiLities
Long-term financial debts
obligations under finance leases
deferred tax liabilities
derivative financial instruments

Total liabilities
Net assets
eqUity
share capital
share premium
own shares
other reserves
Equity attributable to equity holders of the parent
non-controlling interests 
Total equity

Note

2012 
$000

2011 
$000

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

21

22

23

27

24

25

26

27

17

29

30

32

31

433,049 
419,943 
 38,337 
 45,772 
11,044 
948,145 

272,231 
 1,016 
328,147 
1,756 
176,510 
2,307 
781,967 
1,730,112 

192,879 
3,480 
194,805 
23,029 
10,664 
42,097 
466,954 
315,013 

372,488 
15,891 
22,921 
4,008 
415,308 
882,262 
847,850 

35,091 
279,116 
(86)
518,532 
832,653 
15,197 
847,850 

408,804 
421,357 
 37,445 
36,072 
12,079 
915,757 

239,260 
 1,486 
315,856 
2,595 
94,715 
5,973 
659,885 
1,575,642 

152,853 
3,300 
169,212 
14,561 
9,398 
39,622 
388,946 
270,939 

344,895 
18,134 
23,147 
1,886 
388,062 
777,008 
798,634 

34,904 
278,094 
 (2,222)
465,799 
776,575 
22,059 
798,634 

The financial statements of Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC, registered number 5557934, were approved by the Board of Directors and signed on its 
behalf by:

said darwazah 
Director 

mazen darwazah
Director

12 March 2013

115

Hikma PHarmaceuticals Plc / annual rePort 2012ConsoLidated statement of Changes in eqUity
for year ended 31 deCemBer 2012

merger 
reserve  
$000

revaluation 
reserves 
$000

translation 
reserves 
$000

retained 
earnings 
$000

total 
reserves 
$000

share  
capital 
$000

share 
premium 
$000

own 
shares 
$000

 33,920 
 – 

 4,085 
 – 

 (12,080)  409,724   435,649   34,525   275,968   (2,220)
 – 

 80,107 

 80,107 

 – 

 – 

 – 

total equity 
attributable 
to equity 
shareholders 
of the parent 
$000

non-
controlling 
interests 
$000

total  
equity 
$000

 743,922 
 80,107 

 6,378   750,300 
 83,469 
 3,362 

Balance at 1 January 2011 
profit for the year
Cumulative effect of change in fair 
value of available for sale investments
Cumulative effect of change in fair 
value of financial derivatives
realisation of revaluation reserve
Currency translation (loss)
Total comprehensive income  
for the year
issue of equity shares
purchase of own shares
Cost of equity settled 
employee share scheme
exercise of equity settled  
employee share scheme
deferred tax arising on  
share-based payments 
Current tax arising on  
share-based payments 
dividends on ordinary shares (note 12)
acquisition of subsidiaries
adjustment arising from change in 
non-controlling interests
issue of equity shares of subsidiary
Balance at 31 December 2011  
and 1 January 2012
profit for the year
Cumulative effect of change in fair 
value of available for sale investments
Cumulative effect of change in fair 
value of financial derivatives
realisation of revaluation reserve
Currency translation (loss)
Total comprehensive income  
for the year
issue of equity shares
purchase of own shares
Cost of equity settled employee 
share scheme
exercise of equity settled employee 
share scheme
deferred tax arising on 
share-based payments 
Current tax arising on  
share-based payments 
dividends on ordinary  
shares (note 12)
adjustment arising from change in 
non-controlling interests
Balance at 31 December 2012

 – 

 – 
 – 
 – 

 – 
 – 
 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 
 – 
 – 

 – 
 – 

 – 

 – 

 (42)

 (42)

 – 
 (181)
 – 

 – 
 – 
 (15,489)

 (692)
 181 

 (692)
 – 
 –   (15,489)

 – 

 – 
 – 
 – 

 – 

 – 
 – 
 – 

 – 

 – 
 – 
 – 

 (42)

 – 

 (42)

 (692)
 – 
 (15,489)

 – 
 – 

 (692)
 – 
 195   (15,294)

 (181)  (15,489)  79,554 
 – 
 – 

 – 
 – 

 – 
 – 

 63,884 
 – 
 – 

 – 
 379 
 – 

 – 
 2,126 
 – 

 – 
 – 
 (115)

 63,884 
 2,505 
 (115)

 3,557 
 – 
 – 

 67,441 
 2,505 
 (115)

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 
 – 
 – 

 – 
 – 

 – 

 7,507 

 7,507 

 – 

 (113)

 (113)

 – 

 (5,644)

 (5,644)

 3,750 

 – 
 3,750 
 –   (25,201)  (25,201)
 – 
 – 
 – 

 – 
 – 

 (14,033)  (14,033)
 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 
 – 
 – 

 – 
 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 
 – 
 – 

 – 
 – 

 – 

 7,507 

 – 

 7,507 

 113 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 
 – 
 – 

 – 
 – 

 (5,644)

 – 

 (5,644)

 3,750 
 (25,201)
 – 

 – 

 3,750 
 (100)  (25,301)
 26,650 

 26,650 

 (14,033)  (14,914)  (28,947)
 488 

 488 

 – 

 33,920 
 – 

 3,904 
 – 

 (27,569) 455,544   465,799   34,904   278,094 
 – 

 –   100,320   100,320 

 – 

 (2,222)
 – 

 776,575 
 100,320 

 22,059   798,634 
 6,895   107,215 

 – 

 – 
 – 
 – 

 – 
 – 
 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 (23)

 (23)

 – 
 (181)
 – 

 – 
 – 
 (21,237)

 (2,120)
 181 

 (2,120)
 – 
 –   (21,237)

 – 

 – 
 – 
 – 

 – 

 – 
 – 
 – 

 – 

 – 
 – 
 – 

 (23)

 – 

 (23)

 (2,120)
 – 
 (21,237)

 – 
 – 

 (2,120)
 – 
 (5,310)  (26,547)

 (181)  (21,237)  98,358 
 – 
 – 

 – 
 – 

 – 
 – 

 76,940 
 – 
 – 

 – 
 187 
 – 

 – 
 1,022 
 – 

 – 
 – 
 (158)

 76,940 
 1,209 
 (158)

 1,585 
 – 
 – 

 78,525 
 1,209 
 (158)

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 7,961 

 7,961 

 – 

 (2,294)

 (2,294)

 – 

 98 

 98 

 – 

 1,411 

 1,411 

 –   (26,550)  (26,550)

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 7,961 

 – 

 7,961 

 – 

 2,294 

 – 

 98 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 98 

 1,411 

 – 

 1,411 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 (26,550)

 (1,271)  (27,821)

 – 
(86)

 (4,833)
832,653 

 (7,176)  (12,009)
15,197  847,850 

 – 
33,920 

 – 
3,723 

 – 

 – 
 (4,833)
(48,806) 529,695  518,532  35,091  279,116 

 (4,833)

 – 

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ConsoLidated Cash fLow statement 
for the year ended 31 deCemBer 2012

Net cash from operating activities
investing aCtivities
purchases of property, plant and equipment
proceeds from disposal of property, plant and equipment
purchase of intangible assets
proceeds from disposal of intangible assets
acquisition of interest in associated companies
investment in financial and other non-current assets
acquisition of subsidiary undertakings net of cash acquired
payments of costs directly attributable to acquisitions
finance income
Net cash used in investing activities
finanCing aCtivities
decrease in collateralised and restricted cash
increase in long-term financial debts
repayment of long-term financial debts
increase in short-term borrowings
decrease in obligations under finance leases
dividends paid
dividends paid to non-controlling shareholders
interest paid 
proceeds from issue of new shares
proceeds from non-controlling interest for capital increase in subsidiary
acquisition of non-controlling interest in subsidiary
Net cash generated by financing activities
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
foreign exchange translation movements
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year

Note

33

2012 
$000

2011 
$000

182,161 

126,397 

5

(51,405)
989 
(38,783)
255 
 – 
151 
(11,978)
(1,519)
1,266 
(101,024)

839 
151,997 
(124,183)
52,390 
(2,122)
(26,550)
(1,271)
(34,188)
1,051 
– 
 (12,009)
5,954 
87,091 
94,715 
(5,296)
176,510 

 (69,032)
 696 
 (8,967)
 191 
 (38,610)
 (287)
 (217,779)
 (10,147)
 468 
(343,467)

 978 
 335,353 
 (68,364)
 59,095 
 (2,028)
 (25,201)
 (100)
 (23,758)
 2,390 
 488 
 (29,196)
249,657 
32,587 
62,718 
(590)
94,715 

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1. adoption of new and r evised standards

The following new and revised Standards and Interpretations have been adopted in the current year. Their adoption has not had any significant 
impact on the amounts reported in these financial statements but, with the exception of the amendment to IfrS 1 and IfrIC 20, may impact 
the accounting for future transactions and arrangements.

amendments to ias 1 Presentation of 
Financial Statements  
(Amended June 2011)
ias 19 Employee Benefits (revised June 
2011)
amendments to ifrs 7 Financial 
Instruments: Disclosure 

The amendment increases the required level of disclosure within the statement of comprehensive 
income.

The amendments require the recognition of changes in defined benefits obligations and in the fair 
value of scheme assets when they occur.
The amendments increase the disclosure requirements for transactions involving the transfer of 
financial assets in order to provide greater transparency around risk exposures when financial 
assets are transferred.

amendments to ias 12 Income Taxes The amendments provide a practical approach for measuring deferred tax liabilities and deferred 
tax assets when investment property is measured using the fair value model in ias 40 ‘investment 
property’. The amendments introduce a presumption that an investment property is recovered 
entirely through sale.

At the date of authorisation of these financial statements, the following Standards and Interpretations which have not been applied in these 
financial statements were in issue but not yet effective (and in some cases had not yet been adopted by the EU):

ifrs 1 (amended)
ifrs 1 (amended)
ifrs 7 (amended)
ifrs 9
ifrs 10
ifrs 11
ifrs 12
ifrs 13
ias 27 (revised)
ias 28 (revised)
ias 32 (amended)
ifriC 20

Severe Hyperinflation and Removal of Fixed Dates for First-time Adopters
Government Loans
Disclosures – Offsetting of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities
Financial Instruments
Consolidated Financial Statements
Joint Arrangements
Disclosure of Interests in Other Entities
Fair Value Measurement
Separate Financial Statements
Investments in Associates and Joint Ventures
Offsetting Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities
Stripping Costs in the Production Phase of a Surface Mine

The Directors do not expect that the adoption of the standards listed above will have a material impact on the financial statements of the group 
in future periods.

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2. signifiCant aCCoUnting poLiCies

general information
Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC is a company incorporated in the United kingdom under the Companies Act. The address of the registered office is 
given on the inside back cover. 

Basis of accounting
Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC’s consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with International financial reporting Standards 
(“IfrSs”) issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (“IASB”). The financial statements have also been prepared in accordance with 
IfrSs adopted for use in the European Union and therefore comply with Article 4 of the EU IAS regulation. The financial statements have been 
prepared under the historical cost convention, except for the revaluation to market of certain financial assets and liabilities. 

The group’s previously published financial statements were also prepared in accordance with IfrSs issued by the IASB and also in accordance 

with IfrSs adopted for use in the European Union. 

The presentational and functional currency of Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC is the US Dollar as the majority of the Company’s business is 

conducted in US Dollars.

going concern
The Directors have, at the time of approving the financial statements, a reasonable expectation that the Company and the group have adequate 
resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus they continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in 
preparing the financial statements (see page 105).

Basis of consolidation
The consolidated financial statements incorporate the results of Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC (the “Company”) and entities controlled by the 
Company (together the “group”). Control is achieved where the Company has the ability to govern the financial and operating policies either 
directly or indirectly of an investee entity so as to obtain benefits from its activities. 

On acquisition, the assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities of a subsidiary are measured at their fair values at the date of acquisition. 
Any excess of the aggregate of consideration, non-controlling interest and fair value of previously held equity interest over the fair values of the 
identifiable net assets acquired is recognised as goodwill. Non-controlling interests in the net assets of consolidated subsidiaries may initially be 
measured at fair value or at the non-controlling interests’ proportionate share of the fair value of the acquiree’s identifiable net assets. Subsequent 
to acquisition, the carrying amount of non-controlling interests is the amount initially recognised plus the non-controlling interests’ share of 
subsequent changes in equity. Total comprehensive income is attributed to non-controlling interests even if this results in the non-controlling 
interests having a deficit balance.

Changes in the group’s interests in subsidiaries that do not result in a loss of control are accounted for as equity transactions. The carrying 

amount of the group’s interests and the non-controlling interests are adjusted to reflect the changes in their relative interests in the subsidiaries. 
Any difference between the amount by which the non-controlling interests are adjusted and the fair value of the consideration paid or received is 
recognised directly in equity and attributed to the equity shareholders of the parent.

The results of subsidiaries acquired or disposed of during the year are included in the consolidated income statement from the effective date 

of acquisition or up to the effective date of disposal, as appropriate. where necessary, adjustments are made to the financial statements of 
subsidiaries to bring the accounting policies used in line with those used by the group. All intra-group transactions, balances, income and 
expenses are eliminated on consolidation.

Business combinations
The acquisition of subsidiaries is accounted for using the acquisition method. The consideration is measured at the aggregate of the fair values, 
at the date of exchange, of assets given, liabilities incurred or assumed, and equity instruments issued by the group in exchange for control of the 
acquiree. Acquisition related costs are recognised in the consolidated income statement as incurred. where applicable, the consideration for the 
acquisition includes any asset or liability resulting from a contingent consideration arrangement, measured at its acquisition-date fair value. 
Subsequent changes in those fair values can only affect the measurement of goodwill where they occur during the ‘measurement period’ and are 
as a result of additional information becoming available about facts and circumstances that existed at the acquisition date. All other changes are 
dealt with in accordance with relevant IfrSs. This will usually mean that changes in the fair value of consideration are recognised in the 
consolidated income statement. 

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Continued

2. signifiCant aCCoUnting poLiCies Continued

where a business combination is achieved in stages, the group’s previously-held interests in the acquired entity are remeasured to fair value at the 
acquisition date (i.e. the date the group attains control) and the resulting gain or loss, if any, is recognised in the consolidated income statement.
The acquiree’s identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities that meet the conditions for recognition under IfrS 3 are recognised at 

their fair value at the acquisition date.

goodwill arising on acquisition is recognised as an asset and initially measured at cost, being the excess of the aggregate of consideration, 

non-controlling interest and fair value of previously held equity interest over the fair values of the identifiable net assets acquired. If, after 
reassessment, the group’s interest in the net fair value of the acquiree’s identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities exceeds the cost of 
the consideration, the excess is recognised immediately in the consolidated income statement.

The non-controlling interest in the acquiree is initially measured at the non-controlling interest’s proportion of the net fair value of the assets, 

liabilities and contingent liabilities recognised.

If the initial accounting for a business combination is incomplete by the end of the reporting period in which the combination occurs, the 

group reports provisional amounts for the items for which the accounting is incomplete. Those provisional amounts are adjusted during the 
measurement period (see below), or additional assets or liabilities are recognised, to reflect new information obtained about facts and 
circumstances that existed as of the acquisition date that, if known, would have affected the amounts recognised as of that date.

The measurement period is the period from the date of acquisition to the date the group obtains complete information about facts and 

circumstances that existed as of the acquisition date, and is subject to a maximum of one year.

investment in associates
An associate is an entity over which the group has significant influence and that is neither a subsidiary nor an interest in a joint venture. 
Significant influence is the power to participate in the financial and operating policy decisions of the investee revenue but is not control or joint 
control over those policies.

The results and assets and liabilities of associates are incorporated in these financial statements using the equity method of accounting, 
except when the investment is classified as held for sale, in which case it is accounted for in accordance with IfrS 5 Non-Current Assets Held for 
Sale and Discontinued Operations. Under the equity method, investments in associates are carried in the consolidated balance sheet at cost as 
adjusted for post-acquisition changes in the group’s share of the net assets of the associate, less any impairment in the value of individual 
investments. Losses of an associate in excess of the group’s interest in that associate (which includes any long-term interests that, in substance, 
form part of the group’s net investment in the associate) are recognised only to the extent that the group has incurred legal or constructive 
obligations or made payments on behalf of the associate.

Any excess of the cost of acquisition over the group’s share of the net fair value of the identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent 

liabilities of the associate recognised at the date of acquisition is recognised as goodwill. The goodwill is included within the carrying 
amount of the investment and is assessed for impairment as part of that investment. Any excess of the group’s share of the net fair value of 
the identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities over the cost of acquisition, after reassessment, is recognised immediately in the 
consolidated income statement.

where a group entity transacts with an associate of the group, profits and losses are eliminated to the extent of the group’s interest in the 

relevant associate. 

intangible assets
An intangible asset is recognised if:
•	it is identifiable; 
•	it is probable that the expected future economic benefits that are attributable to the asset will flow to the group; and
•	the cost of the asset can be measured reliably.

The probability of expected future economic benefits is assessed using reasonable and supportable assumptions that represent management’s 
best estimate of the set of economic conditions that will exist over the useful life of the asset.

judgement is used to assess the degree of certainty attached to the flow of future economic benefits that are attributable to the use of the 

asset on the basis of the evidence available at the time of initial recognition, giving greater weight to external evidence.

Expenditures on research and development activities are charged to the consolidated income statement, except only when the criteria for 

recognising an intangible asset are met, which is usually when approval from the relevant regulatory authority is considered probable.

(a) Goodwill: arising in a business combination is recognised as an asset at the date that control is acquired (the acquisition date). goodwill is 
measured as the excess of the sum of the consideration transferred, the amount of any non-controlling interest in the acquiree and the fair value 
of the acquirer’s previously held equity interest (if any) in the entity over the net of the acquisition-date fair value of the identifiable assets acquired 
and the liabilities assumed.

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2. signifiCant aCCoUnting poLiCies Continued

If, after reassessment, the group’s interest in the fair value of the acquiree’s identifiable net assets exceeds the sum of the consideration 
transferred, the amount of any non-controlling interest in the acquiree and the fair value of the acquirer’s previously held equity interest in the 
acquiree (if any), the excess is recognised immediately in the consolidated income statement as a bargain purchase gain.

for the purpose of impairment testing, goodwill is allocated to each of the group’s cash-generating units. Cash-generating units to which 
goodwill has been allocated are tested for impairment annually, or more frequently when there is an indication that the unit may be impaired. 
If the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit is less than the carrying amount of the unit, the impairment loss is allocated first to reduce 
the carrying amount of any goodwill allocated to the unit and then to the other assets of the unit pro-rata on the basis of the carrying amount 
of each asset in the unit. An impairment loss recognised for goodwill is not reversed in a subsequent period.

On disposal of a subsidiary, the attributable amount of goodwill is included in the determination of the consolidated income statement 

on disposal.

(b) Marketing rights: are amortised over their useful lives commencing in the year in which the rights first generate sales (See Note 14).

(c) Customer relationships: represent the value attributed to the long-term relationships held with existing customers at the date of acquisition 
and are amortised over their useful economic life.

(d) Product related intangibles: 

(i) 
(ii) 

product files and under-licensed products are assigned indefinite useful lives which are reviewed for impairment at least annually; and
 under-licence agreements and product dossiers are amortised over their useful lives from the date of acquisition. Intangible assets 
recognised from development activities are amortised over their useful economic life.

(e) Purchased software: is amortised over the useful economic life when the asset is available for use. 

(f) In process research and development recognised on acquisition: is amortised over the useful life from the date of acquisition.

(g) Trade name: some trade names are assigned indefinite useful lives and others have finite useful lives over which they are amortised where 
applicable, in the period from acquisition. 

foreign currencies
The individual financial statements of each group company are presented in the currency of the primary economic environment in which it 
operates (its functional currency). for the purpose of the consolidated financial statements, the results and financial position of each group 
company are expressed in US dollars, the functional currency of Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC and the presentational currency of the consolidated 
financial statements. 

Transactions in currencies other than a company’s functional currency are recorded at the rates of exchange prevailing on the dates of the 
transactions. At each balance sheet date, monetary assets and liabilities that are denominated in foreign currencies are retranslated at the rates 
prevailing on the balance sheet date. Non-monetary assets and liabilities carried at fair value that are denominated in foreign currencies are 
translated at the rates prevailing at the date when the fair value was determined. Non-monetary items that are measured in terms of historical 
cost in a foreign currency are not retranslated.

Exchange differences arising on retranslation of monetary assets and liabilities are recognised in the consolidated income statement in the 

period in which they arise.

On consolidation, the assets and liabilities of the group’s overseas operations are translated at exchange rates prevailing on the balance sheet 

date. Income and expense items are translated at the average exchange rates for the period. Exchange differences arising, if any, are classified as 
other comprehensive income and transferred to the group’s translation reserve. Such cumulative translation differences are recognised as income 
or as expenses in the period in which the operation is disposed of. goodwill and fair value adjustments arising on the acquisition of a foreign 
entity are treated as assets and liabilities of the foreign entity and translated at the closing rate.

revenue recognition
revenue is recognised in the consolidated income statement when goods or services are supplied or made available to external customers against 
orders received and when title and risk of loss have passed.

revenue represents the amounts receivable after the deduction of discounts, value added tax, other sales taxes, allowances given, provisions 

for chargebacks and accruals for estimated future rebates and returns. The methodology and assumptions used to estimate rebates and returns 
are monitored and adjusted regularly in light of contractual and historical information. 

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Chargebacks
The provision for chargebacks is the most significant and complex estimate used in the recognition of revenue. In the USA the group sells its 
products directly to wholesale distributors, generic distributors, retail pharmacy chains and mail-order pharmacies. The group also sells its 
products indirectly to independent pharmacies, managed care organisations, hospitals, and group purchasing organisations, collectively referred 
to as “indirect customers”. The group enters into agreements with its indirect customers to establish pricing for certain products. The indirect 
customers then independently select a wholesaler from which they purchase the products at agreed-upon prices. The group will provide credit 
to the wholesaler for the difference between the agreed-upon price with the indirect customer and the wholesaler’s invoice price. This credit is 
called a chargeback. The provision for chargebacks is based on historical sell-through levels by the group’s wholesale customers to the indirect 
customers, and estimated wholesaler inventory levels. As sales are made to large wholesale customers, the group continually monitors the reserve 
for chargebacks and makes adjustments when it believes that actual chargebacks may differ from estimated reserves.

returns 
In certain countries the group has a product return policy that allows customers to return the product within a specified period prior to and 
subsequent to the expiration date. Provisions for returns are recognised in the period in which the underlying sales are recognised, as a reduction 
of sales revenue.

The group estimates its provision for returns based on historical experience, representing management’s best estimate. while such experience 

has allowed for reasonable estimations in the past, history may not always be an accurate indicator of future returns. The group continually 
monitors the provisions for returns and makes adjustments when it believes that actual product returns may differ from established reserves. 

rebates
In certain countries, rebates are granted to healthcare authorities and under contractual arrangements with certain customers. Products sold in 
the United States are covered by various programmes (such as Medicaid) under which products are sold at a discount. 

The group estimates its provision for rebates based on current contractual terms and conditions as well as historical experience, changes to 

business practices and credit terms. while such experience has allowed for reasonable estimations in the past, history may not always be an 
accurate indicator of future rebate liabilities. The group continually monitors the provisions for rebates and makes adjustments when it believes 
that actual rebates may differ from established reserves. All rebates are recognised in the period in which the underlying sales are recognised as 
a reduction of sales revenue.

price adjustments
Price adjustments, also known as “shelf stock adjustments”, are credits issued to reflect decreases in the selling prices of the group’s products 
that customers have remaining in their inventories at the time of the price reduction. Decreases in selling prices are discretionary decisions made 
by group management to reflect competitive market conditions. Amounts recorded for estimated shelf stock adjustments are based upon 
specified terms with direct customers, estimated declines in market prices and estimates of inventory held by customers. The group regularly 
monitors these and other factors and re-evaluates the reserve as additional information becomes available.

Borrowing costs
Borrowing costs directly attributable to the acquisition, construction or production of qualifying assets, which are assets that necessarily take 
a substantial period of time to get ready for their intended use or sale, are added to the cost of those assets, until such time as the assets are 
substantially ready for their intended use or sale. 

To the extent that variable rate borrowings are used to finance a qualifying asset and are hedged in an effective cash flow hedge of interest 
rate risk, the effective portion of the derivative is deferred in equity and released to the consolidated income statement when the qualifying asset 
impacts profit or loss. To the extent that fixed rate borrowings are used to finance a qualifying asset and are hedged in an effective fair value 
hedge of interest rate risk, the capitalised borrowing costs reflect the hedged interest rate.

Investment income earned on the temporary investment of specific borrowings pending their expenditure on qualifying assets is deducted 

from the borrowing costs eligible for capitalisation.

All other borrowing costs are recognised in the consolidated income statement in the period in which they are incurred.

dividend income
Income from investments is recognised when the shareholders’ rights to receive payment have been established.

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSContinued2. signifiCant aCCoUnting poLiCies Continued

Leasing
The Group as lessee
Leases are classified as finance leases whenever the terms of the lease transfer substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership to the lessee. 
All other leases are classified as operating leases. rentals payable under operating leases are charged to income on a straight-line basis over the 
term of the operating lease. Benefits received and receivable as an incentive to enter into an operating lease are also spread on a straight-line basis 
over the lease term.

Assets held under finance leases are recognised as assets of the group at their fair value or, if lower, at the present value of the minimum 
lease payments, each determined at the inception of the lease. The corresponding liability to the lessor is included in the balance sheet as a capital 
lease obligation. Lease payments are apportioned between finance charges and reduction of the lease obligation so as to achieve a constant rate 
of interest on the remaining balance of the liability.

government grants
government grants relating to property, plant and equipment are treated as deferred income and released to the consolidated income statement 
over the expected useful lives of the assets concerned.

retirement benefit costs
Payments to defined contribution retirement benefit schemes are charged as an expense as they fall due. Payments made to state-managed 
retirement benefit schemes are dealt with as payments to defined contribution schemes where the group’s obligations under the schemes are 
equivalent to those arising in a defined contribution retirement benefit scheme.

tax
The group provides for income tax according to the laws and regulations prevailing in the countries where the group operates. furthermore, 
the group computes and records deferred tax assets and liabilities according to IAS 12 ‘Income Taxes’.

The tax expense represents the sum of the tax currently payable and deferred tax.
The tax currently payable is based on taxable profit for the year. Taxable profit differs from net profit as reported in the consolidated income 

statement because it excludes items of income or expense that are taxable or deductible in other years and it further excludes items that are never 
taxable or deductible. The group’s liability for current tax is calculated using tax rates that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the 
balance sheet date.

Deferred tax is the tax expected to be payable or recoverable on differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities in the 
financial statements and the corresponding tax bases used in the computation of taxable profit, and is accounted for using the balance sheet 
liability method. Deferred tax liabilities are generally recognised for all taxable temporary differences and deferred tax assets are recognised to 
the extent that it is probable that taxable profits will be available against which deductible temporary differences can be utilised. Such assets and 
liabilities are not recognised if the temporary difference arises from goodwill or from the initial recognition (other than in a business combination) 
of other assets and liabilities in a transaction that affects neither the taxable profit nor the accounting profit.

Deferred tax liabilities are recognised for taxable temporary differences arising on investments in subsidiaries and associates, and interests in 
joint ventures, except where the group is able to control the reversal of the temporary difference and it is probable that the temporary difference 
will not reverse in the foreseeable future.

The carrying amount of deferred tax assets is reviewed at each balance sheet date and reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that 

sufficient taxable profits will be available to allow all or part of the asset to be recovered.

Deferred tax is calculated at the tax rates that are expected to apply in the period when the liability is settled or the asset is realised. Deferred 

tax is charged or credited in the consolidated income statement, except when it relates to items charged or credited directly to equity, in which 
case the deferred tax is also dealt with in equity.

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset when there is a legally enforceable right to offset current tax assets against current tax liabilities 
and when they relate to income taxes levied by the same taxation authority and the group intends to settle its current tax assets and liabilities 
on a net basis.

share-based payment transactions
Employees (including Directors) of the group receive remuneration in the form of share-based payments, whereby employees render services in 
exchange for shares or rights over shares (‘equity-settled transactions’).

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share-based payments
IfrS 2 ‘Share-Based Payments’ requires an expense to be recognised when the group buys goods or services in exchange for shares or rights over 
shares (‘share-based payments’) or in exchange for other equivalent assets. 

The cost of share-based payments’ transactions with employees is measured by reference to the fair value at the date at which the share-
based payments are granted. The fair value of the equity settled stock options scheme is determined using a binomial model. The fair value of the 
management incentive plan is determined based on the share price as at the date of grant discounted by dividend yield. The fair value of the 
long-term incentive plan is determined using a Monte Carlo valuation model, for long-term incentive plan awards made from 2010, 50% of the 
award is subject to a TSr performance condition which is valued by applying the Monte Carlo simulation methodology, the remaining 50% of 
the award is subject to financial metrics and valued by applying a Black-Scholes model.

The expected life used in the models has been adjusted, based on management’s best estimate, for the effects of non-transferability, exercise 

restrictions, and behavioural considerations (further details are given in Note 35). In valuing share-based payments, no account is taken of any 
performance conditions, other than conditions linked to the market price of the shares of Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC. 

The cost of share-based payments is recognised, together with a corresponding increase in equity, on a straight-line basis over the vesting 

period based on the group’s estimate of equity instruments that will eventually vest. The group revises its estimate of the number of equity 
instruments expected to vest (except for failure to satisfy a market vesting condition) and the impact of the revision of the original estimates, if any, 
is recognised in the consolidated income statement, such that the cumulative expense reflects the revised estimate, with a corresponding 
adjustment to equity reserves. where the terms of a share-based payments award are modified, as a minimum, an expense is recognised as if the 
terms had not been modified. In addition, an expense is recognised for any increase in the value of the transaction as a result of the modification, 
as measured at the modification date. where a share-based payments award is cancelled, it is treated as if it had vested on the date of 
cancellation, and any expense not yet recognised for the award is recognised immediately. However, if a new award is substituted for a cancelled 
award, and designated as a replacement award on the date that it is granted, the cancelled and new awards are treated as if they were a 
modification of the original award, as described above. The dilutive effect of outstanding share-based payments is reflected as additional share 
dilution in the computation of diluted earnings per share. 

property, plant and equipment
Property, plant and equipment have been stated at cost on acquisition and are depreciated on a straight-line basis except for land at the following 
depreciation rates:

Buildings
vehicles
machinery
fixtures and equipment

2% to 4%
10% to 20%
5% to 33%
6% to 33%

A units of production method of depreciation is applied to operations in their start up phase, such as the lyophilised manufacturing plant in 
Portugal, as this reflects the expected pattern of consumption of the future economic benefits embodied in the assets. when these assets are 
fully utilised, a straight-line method of depreciation is applied.

Projects under construction are not depreciated until construction has been completed and assets are considered ready for use.
Any additional costs that extend the useful life of property, plant and equipment are capitalised. Property, plant and equipment which are 
financed by leases giving Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership are capitalised at the lower of the fair 
value of the asset and the present value of the minimum lease payments at the inception of the lease, and depreciated in the same manner as 
other property, plant and equipment over the shorter of the lease term of their useful life. whenever the recoverable amount of an asset is 
impaired, the carrying value is reduced to the recoverable amount and the impairment loss is taken to the consolidated income statement. 
Projects under construction are carried at cost, less any recognised impairment loss. 

Depreciation of these assets, on the same basis as other property assets, commences when the assets are ready for their intended use.
The gain or loss arising on the disposal or retirement of an asset is determined as the difference between the sales proceeds and the carrying 

amount of the asset and is recognised in the consolidated income statement.

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSContinued2. signifiCant aCCoUnting poLiCies Continued

inventories
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost and net realisable value. Purchased products are stated at acquisition cost including all additional 
attributable costs incurred in bringing each product to its present location and condition. The cost of own-manufactured products comprises 
direct materials and, where applicable, direct labour costs and any overheads that have been incurred in bringing the inventories to their present 
location and condition. In the balance sheet, inventory is primarily valued at standard cost, which approximates to historical cost determined on a 
moving average basis, and this value is used to determine the cost of sales in the consolidated income statement. Net realisable value represents 
the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business, less all estimated costs necessary to make the sale. Provisions are made for 
inventories with net realisable value lower than cost or for slow moving inventory. 

financial instruments 
financial assets and financial liabilities are recognised on the group’s balance sheet when the group becomes a party to the contractual provisions 
of the instrument.

Financial assets
All financial assets are recognised and derecognised on a trade date, where the purchase or sale of a financial asset is under a contract whose 
terms require delivery of the financial asset within the timeframe established by the market concerned, and are initially measured at fair value, 
plus transaction costs, except for those financial assets classified as at fair value through the consolidated income statement, which are initially 
measured at fair value. 

financial assets are classified into the following specified categories: financial assets ‘at fair value through profit or loss’ (“fvTPL”), ‘held-to-
maturity’ investments, ‘available-for-sale’ (“AfS”) financial assets and ‘loans and receivables’. The classification depends on the nature and purpose 
of the financial assets and is determined at the time of initial recognition.

Effective interest method
The effective interest method is a method of calculating the amortised cost of a debt instrument and of allocating interest income over the 
relevant period. The effective interest rate is the rate that exactly discounts estimated future cash receipts (including all fees and points paid or 
received that form an integral part of the effective interest rate, transaction costs and other premiums or discounts) through the expected life of 
the debt instrument, or, where appropriate, a shorter period, to the net carrying amount on initial recognition.

Income is recognised on an effective interest basis for debt instruments other than those financial assets classified as at fvTPL.

Loans and receivables
Trade receivables, loans, and other receivables that have fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an active market are classified as 
‘loans and receivables’. Loans and receivables are measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method, less any impairment. Interest 
income is recognised by applying the effective interest rate, except for short-term receivables when the recognition of interest would be immaterial.

Available for sale financial assets
Listed shares and listed redeemable notes held by the group that are traded in an active market are classified as being AfS and are stated at fair 
value. gains and losses arising from changes in fair value are recognised in other comprehensive income, with the exception of impairment losses, 
interest calculated using the effective interest method and foreign exchange gains and losses on monetary assets, which are recognised directly in 
the consolidated income statement. where the investment is disposed of or is determined to be impaired, the cumulative gain or loss previously 
recognised in the investments revaluation reserve is reclassified to the consolidated income statement. The group’s investments in unlisted shares 
that are not traded in an active market and the fair value of which cannot be reliably measured are stated at cost, less a provision for any 
impairment loss, which is taken to the consolidated income statement.

Financial liabilities and equity
Debt and equity instruments are classified as either financial liabilities or as equity in accordance with the substance of the contractual 
arrangement.

Financial liabilities 
financial liabilities are classified as either financial liabilities ‘at fvTPL’ or ‘other financial liabilities’.

Other financial liabilities 
Other financial liabilities, including borrowings, are initially measured at fair value, net of transaction costs. 

Other financial liabilities are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method, with interest expense recognised 

on an effective yield basis.

The effective interest method is a method of calculating the amortised cost of a financial liability and of allocating interest expense over the 

relevant period. The effective interest rate is the rate that exactly discounts estimated future cash payments through the expected life of the 
financial liability, or, where appropriate, a shorter period, to the net carrying amount on initial recognition.

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derivative financial instruments
Derivative financial instruments are used to manage the group’s exposure to interest rate and foreign exchange risks. The principal derivative 
instruments used by the group are interest rate swaps and foreign exchange forward and option contracts. The group does not hold or issue 
derivative financial instruments for trading or speculative purposes.

Hedge accounting
The group designates certain hedging instruments, in respect of interest rate and foreign currency risk, as cash flow hedges. Hedges of foreign 
exchange risk on firm commitments are accounted for as cash flow hedges.

At the inception of the hedge relationship, the entity documents the relationship between the hedging instrument and the hedged item, 
along with its risk management objectives and its strategy for undertaking various hedge transactions. furthermore, at the inception of the hedge 
and on an ongoing basis, the group documents whether the hedging instrument is highly effective in offsetting changes in fair values or cash 
flows of the hedged item. 

Note 29 sets out details of the fair values of the derivative instruments used for hedging purposes.

Cash flow hedge
The effective portion of changes in the fair value of derivatives that are designated and qualify as cash flow hedges is recognised in other 
comprehensive income. The gain or loss relating to the ineffective portion is recognised immediately in the consolidated income statement.
Amounts previously recognised in other comprehensive income and accumulated in equity are reclassified to the consolidated income 
statement in the periods when the hedged item is recognised in the consolidated income statement, in the same line of the income statement 
as the recognised hedged item.

Hedge accounting is discontinued when the group revokes the hedging relationship, the hedging instrument expires or is sold, terminated, 

or exercised, or no longer qualifies for hedge accounting. Any gain or loss recognised in other comprehensive income at that time is accumulated 
in equity and is recognised when the forecast transaction is ultimately recognised in the consolidated income statement. when a forecast 
transaction is no longer expected to occur, the gain or loss accumulated in equity is recognised immediately in the consolidated income statement.

Cash and cash equivalents 
Cash and cash equivalents include highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less and are subject to an insignificant risk 
of changes in value.

equity instruments
Equity instruments issued by the group are recorded at the proceeds received, net of direct issue costs.

provisions 
Provisions are recognised when the group has a present obligation (legal or constructive) as a result of a past event, it is probable that an outflow 
of resources will be required to settle the obligations and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation.

impairment of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets excluding goodwill
At each balance sheet date, the group reviews the carrying amounts of its property, plant and equipment and intangible assets to determine 
whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the 
asset is estimated to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any). where the asset does not generate cash flows that are independent 
from other assets, the group estimates the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs. An intangible asset with 
an indefinite useful life is tested for impairment at least annually and whenever there is an indication that the asset may be impaired.

recoverable amount is the higher of fair value less costs to sell and value in use. In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows are 
discounted to their present value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks 
specific to the asset for which the estimates of future cash flows have not been adjusted.

If the recoverable amount of an asset (or cash-generating unit) is estimated to be less than its carrying amount, the carrying amount of the 
asset (or cash-generating unit) is reduced to its recoverable amount. An impairment loss is recognised immediately in the consolidated income 
statement, unless the relevant asset is carried at a revalued amount, in which case the impairment loss is treated as a revaluation decrease to the 
extent that it does not exceed the previous revaluation surplus, and any excess is recognised in the consolidated income statement.

where an impairment loss subsequently reverses, the carrying amount of the asset (or cash-generating unit) is increased to the revised 
estimate of its recoverable amount, but so that the increased carrying amount does not exceed the carrying amount that would have been 
determined had no impairment loss been recognised for the asset (or cash-generating unit) in prior years. A reversal of an impairment loss is 
recognised immediately in the consolidated income statement, unless the relevant asset is carried at a revalued amount, in which case the reversal 
of the impairment loss is treated as a revaluation increase.

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSContinued3. CritiCaL aCCoUnting jUdgements and Key soUrCes of estimation UnCertainty

In the application of the group’s accounting policies, which are described in Note 2, the Directors are required to make judgements, 
estimates and assumptions about the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates 
and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ 
from these estimates.

The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period 
in which the estimate is revised if the revision affects only that period or in the period of the revision and future periods if the revision affects both 
current and future periods. 

The group’s Directors believe that, among others, the following accounting policies that involve Directors’ judgements and estimates are the 

most critical to understanding and evaluating the group’s financial results.

revenue recognition 
The group’s revenue recognition policies require Directors to make a number of estimates, with the most significant relating to chargebacks, 
product returns, rebates and price adjustments (See Note 2) which vary by product arrangements and buying groups.

accounts receivable and bad debts
The group estimates, based on its historical experience, the level of debts that it believes will not be collected. Such estimates are made when 
collection of the full amount of the debt is no longer probable. These estimates are based on a number of factors including specific customer 
issues and industry, economic and political conditions. Bad debts are written-off when identified.

goodwill and intangible assets
The critical areas of judgement in relation to goodwill and intangible assets are the useful economic lives of the product-related intangibles, 
the growth rates used in the impairment tests and the discount rates used to determine net present values.

Contingent liabilities
The group is involved in various legal proceedings considered typical to its business relating to employment, product liability and other commercial 
disputes. Often this litigation is subject to substantial uncertainties, and therefore the probability of a loss, if any, being incurred or an estimate 
of the amount of any loss is difficult to ascertain. Consequently, it is often not practicable to make a reasonable estimate of the possible financial 
effect, if any, that could arise from the ultimate resolution of legal proceedings. In such cases, where the group believes that disclosure is required, 
information regarding the nature and facts of the case is disclosed. for current matters see Note 34.

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Hikma PHarmaceuticals Plc / annual rePort 20124. segmentaL r eporting

for management purposes, the group is currently organised into three operating divisions – Branded, Injectables and generics. These divisions 
are the basis on which the group reports its segmental information.

The group discloses underlying operating profit as the measure of segmental result, as this is the measure used in the decision-making 

and resource allocation process of the chief operating decision maker, who is the group’s Chief Executive Officer.

Information regarding the group’s operating segments is reported below.

The following is an analysis of the group’s revenue and results by reportable segment in 2012:

year ended 31 december 2012
revenue
Cost of sales
Gross profit
Adjusted segment result
exceptional items:
 – integration related expenses
 – severance expenses
 – plant remediation costs
intangible amortisation*
segment result
Unallocated corporate expenses
Adjusted operating profit
operating profit
results from associated companies
finance income
finance expense
other expense (net)
profit before tax
tax
profit for the year
attributable to:
non-controlling interest 
equity holders of the parent

Branded
$000
528,854 
(271,508)
257,346 
 123,634 

 (701)
 (2,527)
–
 (9,029)
111,377 

injectables
$000
470,030 
(251,302)
218,728 
 122,952 

 (2,430)
 (1,380)
–
 (3,614)
115,528 

generics
$000
103,679 
(80,339)
23,340 
 (13,511)

–
 (562)
 (6,787)
 (31)
(20,891)

others
$000
6,158 
(4,454)
1,704 
 (3,338)

–
–
–
–
(3,338)

group
$000
1,108,721 
(607,603)
501,118 
 229,737 

 (3,131)
 (4,469)
 (6,787)
 (12,674)
202,676 
(35,902)
193,835 
166,774 
892 
1,266 
(35,717)
(1,174)
132,041 
(24,826)
107,215 

6,895 
100,320 
107,215

*Intangible amortisation comprises the amortisation of intangible assets other than software. 

“Others” mainly comprises Arab Medical Containers Ltd, International Pharmaceutical research Center Ltd and the chemicals division of Hikma 
Pharmaceuticals Ltd (jordan).

Unallocated corporate expenses are primarily made up of employee costs, office costs, professional fees, donations, and travel expenses.

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSContinued4. segmentaL r eporting Continued

segment assets and liabilities 2012
additions to property, plant and equipment (cost) 
additions to intangible assets
total property, plant and equipment and intangible assets 
(net book value) 
depreciation
amortisation (including software)
interests in associated companies
Balance sheet
total assets
total liabilities

Branded
$000
 26,071 
 1,886 

 503,858 
 21,120 
 9,937 
–

injectables
$000
 16,916 
 35,738 

 281,588 
 12,944 
 5,750 
–

generics
$000
 5,193 
 7,056 

 61,129 
 6,710 
 160 
–

Corporate  
and others
$000
 1,661 
–

 6,417 
 1,585 
 185 
 38,337 

group
$000
 49,841 
 44,680 

 852,992 
 42,359 
 16,032 
 38,337 

 1,050,373 
 574,526 

 481,001 
 252,054 

 135,214 
 5,751 

 63,524 
 49,931 

 1,730,112 
 882,262 

The following is an analysis of the group’s revenue and results by reportable segment in 2011:

year ended 31 december 2011
revenue
Cost of sales
gross profit
Adjusted segment result
exceptional items:
 – integration related expenses
 – inventory related adjustments
intangible amortisation*
segment result
Adjusted unallocated corporate expenses
exceptional items:
 – acquisition related expenses
Unallocated corporate expenses
Adjusted operating profit
operating profit
results from associated companies
finance income
finance expense
other expense (net)
profit before tax
tax
profit for the year
attributable to:
non-controlling interest 
equity holders of the parent

Branded
$000
441,907
(227,830)
214,077
 105,143 

 (921)
 – 
 (5,763)
98,459

injectables
$000
315,728
(188,151)
127,577
 54,938 

 (4,551)
 (1,770)
 (3,186)
45,431

generics
$000
154,813
(102,609)
52,204
 17,124 

 – 
 – 
 (39)
17,085

others
$000
5,577
(4,086)
1,491
 (2,369)

 – 
 – 
 (10)
(2,379)

group
$000
918,025
(522,676)
395,349
 174,836 

 (5,472)
 (1,770)
 (8,998)
158,596
(29,012)

(10,896)
(39,908)
145,824
118,688
(1,164)
468
(23,368)
(732)
93,892
(10,423)
83,469

3,362
80,107
83,469

*Intangible amortisation comprises the amortisation of intangible assets other than software.

“Others” mainly comprise Arab Medical Containers Ltd, International Pharmaceutical research Center Ltd and the chemicals division of Hikma 
Pharmaceuticals Ltd (jordan).

Unallocated corporate expenses are primarily made up of employee costs, office costs, professional fees, donations, travel expenses 

and acquisition related expenses.

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segment assets and liabilities 2011
additions to property, plant and equipment (cost) 
acquisition of subsidiary’s property, plant and equipment 
(net book value)
additions to intangible assets
intangible assets arising on acquisition
total property, plant and equipment and intangible assets 
(net book value) 
depreciation
amortisation (including software)
interests in associated companies
Balance sheet
total assets
total liabilities

Branded
$000
 44,869 

 24,125 
 5,054 
 110,900 

 527,240 
 18,205 
 7,064 
 – 

injectables
$000
 11,926 

 50,071 
 2,520 
 40,324 

 244,725 
 10,521 
 3,748 
 – 

generics
$000
 12,925 

 – 
 1,106 
 – 

 50,759 
 6,250 
 307 
 – 

Corporate  
and others
$000
 975 

 – 
 287 
 – 

 7,437 
 684 
 224 
 37,445 

group
$000
 70,695 

 74,196 
 8,967 
 151,224 

 830,161 
 35,660 
 11,343 
 37,445 

 958,709 
 490,523 

 389,819 
 197,271 

 168,526 
 31,514 

 58,588 
 57,700 

 1,575,642 
 777,008

The following table provides an analysis of the group’s sales by geographical market, irrespective of the origin of the goods/services:

middle east and north africa
United states
europe and rest of the world
United Kingdom

The top selling markets were as below:

United states
saudi arabia
algeria

2012  
$000

619,185 
399,877 
80,992 
8,667 
1,108,721

2012  
$000

399,877 
124,819 
120,828 
645,524 

2011  
$000

508,776
317,334
87,622
4,293
918,025

2011  
$000

317,334 
121,387 
102,495 
541,216 

Included in revenues arising from the Branded and Injectables segments are revenues of approximately $103,971,000 (2011: $101,905,000) which 
arose from sales to the group’s largest customer, which is located in Saudi Arabia.

The following is an analysis of the total non-current assets excluding deferred tax and financial instruments and an analysis of total assets by the 
geographical area in which the assets are located:

total non-current assets  
excluding deferred tax  
and financial instruments  
as at 31 december

2012
$000

563,091 
144,586 
155,604 
345 
863,626 

2011
$000

567,935
141,481
131,589
800
841,805

total assets as at 31 december

2012
$000

1,157,406 
191,302 
372,797 
8,607 
1,730,112 

2011
$000

1,019,288
197,128
349,705
9,521
1,575,642

middle east and north africa
europe
United states
United Kingdom

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSContinued5. exCeptionaL items and intangiBLe amortisation

Exceptional items are disclosed separately in the consolidated income statement to assist in the understanding of the group’s underlying 
performance.

acquisition related expenses
integration related expenses

severance expenses
plant remediation costs
inventory related adjustment
Exceptional items
intangible amortisation*
Exceptional items and intangible amortisation
tax effect
Impact on profit for the year

2012 
$000

– 
 (3,131)
 (3,131)
 (4,469)
 (6,787)
–
 (14,387)
 (12,674)
 (27,061)
 6,852 
(20,209)

2011 
$000

(10,896)
(5,472)
(16,368)
–
–
(1,770)
(18,138)
(8,998)
(27,136)
6,374
(20,762)

*Intangible amortisation comprises the amortisation of intangible assets other than software.

Acquisition and integration related costs
During the year, the group incurred $3,131,000 of costs associated with the integration of MSI, Promopharm S.A, and Savanna.

In the previous year, acquisition and integration-related expenses were incurred as a result of the acquisition of MSI, Promopharm, 

and Savanna.

Acquisition-related expenses are included in unallocated corporate expenses while integration-related expenses are included in segment 

results. Acquisition-related expenses mainly comprise third party consulting services, legal and professional fees. 

Costs of $1,519,000 (2011: $10,147,000) have been classified as investing activities in the cash flow statement relating to the cash outflow 

in respect of acquisition and integration costs in the period.

Other costs
Other costs include severance expenses related to the restructuring of management teams across all three operating regions.

The generics segment incurred plant remediation costs for compliance work at our Eatontown facility in response to observations made by 

the US fDA.

In the prior year, the inventory-related adjustment reflects the fair value uplift of the inventory acquired as part of the MSI acquisition.

6. profit for the year

Profit for the year has been arrived at after charging/(crediting):

net foreign exchange losses
research and development costs
Loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment
Loss/(gain) on disposals of intangible assets
depreciation of property, plant and equipment
amortisation of intangible assets (including software)
inventories:

Cost of inventories recognised as an expense
write-down of inventories 
staff costs (see note 7)
auditor’s remuneration (see below)

A more detailed analysis of the group’s auditor’s remuneration is provided on the following page.

2012
$000

2,759 
34,019 
349 
 67 
42,359 
16,032 

2011
$000

111
31,218
22
(91)
35,660
11,343

367,711 
19,218 
 294,188 
 1,941 

330,537
12,271
 237,839 
 3,734

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The group’s auditor’s remuneration on a worldwide basis was as below:

audit of the Company’s annual accounts 
audit of the Company’s subsidiaries pursuant to legislation 
Total audit fees
audit related services*
Total audit and audit related fees
 – tax compliance services
 – tax advisory services
 – other services**
Total non-audit fees
Total fees

2012
$000

 387 
 815 
 1,202 
 128 
 1,330 
 91 
 266 
 254 
 611 
 1,941 

2011
$000

 324 
 825 
 1,149 
 463 
 1,612 
 135 
 239 
1,748
 2,122 
 3,734 

* Audit related services relate to review procedures in respect of the interim financial information. The prior year figure includes services for the opening balance sheet work 
in respect of MSI, Promopharm and the prospectus work relating to the Promopharm acquisition.

** Other services include transaction services related to corporate transactions. The previous year’s figure includes integration planning performed in the US in respect 

of the MSI acquisition.

A description of the work of the Audit Committee is set out in the Audit Committee report on pages 72 to 75 and includes an explanation 
of how auditor objectivity and independence is safeguarded when non-audit services are provided by the auditor.

7. staff Costs

The average monthly number of employees (including Executive Directors) was:

production
sales and marketing
research and development
general and administrative

Their aggregate remuneration comprised:
wages, salaries and bonuses
social security costs
post-employment benefits
end of service indemnity
share-based payments
Car and housing allowance
other costs and employee benefits

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2012
number

3,716 
1,986 
285 
662 
6,649 

2012
$000

210,195 
17,938 
5,911 
5,585 
7,961 
14,579 
32,019 
294,188 

2011
number

3,625
1,699
239
602
6,165

2011
$000

175,627
15,051
3,559
2,934
7,507
13,483
19,678
237,839

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSContinued8. other oper ating expenses (net)

other operating expense
other operating income

2012  
$000

(27,864)
4,862 
(23,002)

2011 
$000

(20,579)
7,971
(12,608)

Other operating expenses consist mainly of provisions against slow moving inventory items, abnormal manufacturing spoilage, disposal of 
intangible and fixed assets, and foreign exchange losses. Other operating income consists mainly of foreign exchange gains, other product related 
income, and commissions and royalties.

9. finanCe inCome

interest income

10. finanCe expense

interest on bank overdrafts and loans
interest on obligations under finance leases
other bank charges
net foreign exchange loss

11. tax

Current tax:
foreign tax
prior year adjustments
deferred tax (note 17)

Uk corporation tax is calculated at 24.5% (2011: 26.5%) of the estimated assessable profit made in the Uk for the year.

The effective tax rate for the group is 18.8% (2011: 11.10%).

Taxation for other jurisdictions is calculated at the rates prevailing in the respective jurisdiction.

The charge for the year can be reconciled to profit before tax per the consolidated income statement as follows:

profit before tax:
tax at the UK corporation tax rate of 24.5% (2011: 26.5%)
profits taxed at different rates
permanent differences
temporary differences for which no benefit is recognised
prior year adjustments
tax expense for the year

2012 
$000

1,266

2011 
$000

468

2012 
$000

 20,810 
 1,161 
 13,417 
 329 
35,717

2011 
$000

 12,884 
 869 
 9,615 
–
23,368

2012
$000

2011
$000

 30,535 
 4,703 
(10,412)
24,826

 15,541
 (1,358)
 (3,760)
10,423

2012 
$000

132,041
32,350
(17,219)
 2,891 
 2,101 
4,703
24,826

2011 
$000

 93,892 
 24,881 
 (10,796)
 (5,158)
 2,854 
 (1,358)
10,423

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12. dividends

amounts recognised as distributions to equity holders in the year:
final dividend for the year ended 31 december 2011 of 7.5 cents (2010: 7.5 cents) per share
interim dividend for the year ended 31 december 2012 of 6.0 cents (2011: 5.5 cents) per share

2012 
$000

2011 
$000

14,746 
11,804 
26,550

14,497
10,704
25,201

The proposed final dividend for the year ended 31 December 2012 is 10.0 cents (2011: 7.5 cents) per share, bringing the total dividend for the year 
to 16.0 cents (2011: 13.0 cents) per share.

The proposed final dividend is subject to approval by shareholders at the Annual general Meeting on 16 May 2013 and has not been included 
as a liability in these financial statements. Based on the number of shares in issue at 31 December 2012 (196,765,000), the unrecognised liability 
is $19,677,000. 

13. earnings per shar e

Earnings per share is calculated by dividing the profit attributable to equity holders of the parent by the weighted average number of ordinary 
shares. The number of ordinary shares used for the basic and diluted calculations is shown in the table below. Adjusted basic earnings per share 
and adjusted diluted earnings per share are intended to highlight the adjusted results of the group before exceptional items and intangible 
amortisation (excluding software). A reconciliation of the basic and adjusted earnings used is also set out below:

earnings for the purposes of basic and diluted earnings per share being net profit attributable 
to equity holders of the parent
exceptional items (see note 5)
intangible amortisation*
tax effect of adjustments
adjusted earnings for the purposes of adjusted basic and diluted earnings per share being adjusted net profit 
attributable to equity holders of the parent

number of shares

weighted average number of ordinary shares for the purposes of basic earnings per share 
effect of dilutive potential ordinary shares:
share-based awards
weighted average number of ordinary shares for the purposes of diluted earnings per share 

Basic
diluted 
adjusted basic
adjusted diluted

*Intangible amortisation comprises the amortisation of intangible assets other than software.

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2012 
$000

100,320
14,387 
12,674 
(6,852)

2011 
$000

80,107
18,138
8,998
(6,374)

120,529

100,869

number 
’000

196,348

1,951
198,299

2012 
 earnings  
per share 
Cents

51.1
50.6
61.4
60.8

number 
’000

194,135

3,633
197,768

2011 
 earnings  
per share 
Cents

41.3 
40.5 
52.0 
51.0 

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSContinued14. intangiBLe assets

Cost
Balance at 1 January 2011
additions
acquisition of subsidiaries
disposals
translation adjustments
Balance at 1 January 2012

additions
adjustments*
reclassification
disposals
translation adjustments

Balance at 31 December 2012
amortisation
Balance at 1 January 2011
Charge for the year
translation adjustments
Balance at 1 January 2012
Charge for the year
reclassification
translation adjustments
Balance at 31 December 2012
Carrying amoUnt 
At 31 December 2012
At 31 December 2011

goodwill
$000

 marketing 
rights 
$000

 Customer 
relationships 
$000

product 
related 
intangibles 
$000

in process 
r&d
$000

trade  
names
$000

other 
acquisition 
related 
intangibles
$000

software
$000

total
$000

 177,685 
 – 
 99,311 
 – 
 (6,983)
 270,013 
–
606
–
 (31)
 (2,958)
267,630

 (608)
 – 
 – 
 (608)
–
–
–
(608)

 8,352 
 1,155 
 – 
 – 
 (197)
 9,310 
1,245
–
–
–
186
10,741

 (3,094)
 (1,033)
 100 
 (4,027)
(884)
–
(70)
(4,981)

 62,737 
 – 
 17,216 
 – 
 (1,259)
 78,694 
–
–
–
–
(951)
77,743

 (14,079)
 (4,488)
 226 
 (18,341)
(5,195)
–
205
(23,331)

 25,391 
 6,831 
 30,275 
 (100)
 (715)
 61,682 
30,850
–
 686 
 (150)
 (1,086)
91,982

 (5,597)
 (2,768)
 139 
 (8,226)
(5,625)
(207)
29
(14,029)

 4,318 
 – 
 – 
 – 
 (51)
 4,267 
–
–
(686)
–
(19)
3,562

 (912)
 (279)
 30 
 (1,161)
(241)
207
17
(1,178)

 6,949 
 – 
 4,286 
 – 
 (268)
 10,967 
–
–
–
–
(68)
10,899

 (127)
 (228)
 12 
 (343)
(530)
–
3
(870)

 2,982 
 – 
 73 
 – 
 (65)
 2,990 
230
–
–
 (142)
 26 
3,104

 (919)
 (202)
 29 
 (1,092)
(199)
–
37
(1,254)

 14,014 
 981 
 63 
 – 
 (179)
 14,879 
12,355
–
–
–
(62)
27,172

 (7,972)
 (2,345)
 117 
 (10,200)
(3,358)
–
25
(13,533)

 302,428 
 8,967 
 151,224 
 (100)
 (9,717)
 452,802 
44,680
606
–
 (323)
 (4,932)
492,833

 (33,308)
 (11,343)
 653 
 (43,998)
(16,032)
–
246
(59,784)

267,022
 269,405 

5,760
 5,283 

54,412
 60,353 

77,953
 53,456 

2,384
 3,106 

10,029
 10,624 

1,850
 1,898 

13,639
 4,679 

433,049
 408,804 

The current year additions include licences, new products under development and software, which mainly relates to the group’s ongoing SAP 
implementation.

* An adjustment of $606,000 was made to the provisional goodwill recognised on the acquisition of MSI as a result of the adjustment to deferred taxes made prior to the end of 
the measurement period on 2 May 2012 (Note 17).

135

Hikma PHarmaceuticals Plc / annual rePort 201214. intangiBLe assets Continued

goodwill acquired in a business combination is allocated, at acquisition, to the cash generating units (“CgUs”) that are expected to benefit from 
that business combination. The carrying amount of goodwill has been allocated as follows:

Br anded
arab pharmaceuticals manufacturing Co.
al jazeera pharmaceutical industries Ltd
hikma pharma sae (egypt)
societe d’industries pharmaceutiques ibn al Baytar s.a.
spa societe al dar al arabia
société de promotion pharmaceutique du maghreb s.a. (promopharm)
savanna pharmaceuticals industries Co. Ltd. 

injeCtaBLes
german operations
Baxter healthcare multi-source injectables (msi)
hikma italia s.p.a

others
arab medical Containers
iprC

Total

as at 31 december
2011
$000

2012
$000

 74,399 
 6,752 
 30,164 
 10,580 
 14,108 
 60,849 
 1,644 
198,496

 34,485 
 32,494 
 743 
67,722

 742 
 62 
804
267,022

 74,399 
 6,752 
 31,745 
 10,943 
 14,495 
 59,934 
 3,411 
 201,679 

 34,273 
31,888
 728 
 66,889 

 742 
 95 
 837 
 269,405 

The group tests goodwill annually for impairment or more frequently if there are indications that goodwill may be impaired.

The recoverable amounts of the CgUs are determined from value-in-use calculations. The value-in-use calculations are based on cash flows 

over five years grown at 2% in perpetuity. The key assumptions for the value-in-use calculations are those regarding the discount rates and 
compound annual cash flow growth rate for the five-year business plan. 

Management estimates discount rates using wACC rates that reflect the current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks 

specific to the CgUs. The discount rates used varied between 10.1% and 18.8% based on the markets in which the CgU’s operate. The 
compound annual cash flow growth rates range from 1% growth to 37% growth.

The group has conducted a sensitivity analysis on the impairment test of each CgU’s carrying value. In each case the valuations indicate 
sufficient headroom such that a reasonably possible change to key assumptions is unlikely to result in an impairment of the related goodwill. 
whilst there is some uncertainty regarding the short-term impact of the political events in MENA, the group does not consider that the likelihood 
of impairment losses in the long-term has increased.

other intangible assets
Amortisation of all intangible assets with finite useful lives is charged on a straight-line basis.

Marketing rights Marketing rights are amortised over their useful lives commencing on the year in which the rights first generate sales.

The estimated useful life of marketing rights varies from 5 to 10 years.

Customer relationships Customer relationships represent the value attributed to the existing direct customers that the Company acquired on the 
acquisition of subsidiaries. The customer relationships have an average estimated useful life of 15 years (2011: 15 years).

Product related intangibles Product related intangibles include three types:

a. Product files and under-licensed products: $5,536,000 (2011: $5,739,000) of the product files and under-license products intangibles are 
assessed as having indefinite useful lives due to the expected longevity of the products. The movement relates to retranslation at year end rates. 
These assets are reviewed for impairment at least annually.

The product files recognised on the acquisition of MSI have an average estimated useful life of 10 years. The carrying value of these files is 

$4,646,000 (2011: $5,162,663).

b. Under-license agreements: The estimated useful life of under-license agreements varies from 5 to 11 years (2011: 5 to 11 years).

136  HIkMA PHArMACEUTICALS PLC  /  ANNUAL rEPOrT 2012

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSContinued 
 
 
14. intangiBLe assets Continued

c. Product dossiers: Product dossiers have an average estimated useful life of 15 years (2011: 15 years).

In-process R&D: In-process r&D represents mainly the pipeline of products under development that were recognised on the acquisition of Arab 
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Company and Hikma Pharma SAE- Egypt. The in-process r&D has an average estimated useful life of 15 years 
(2011: 15 years).

Trade name: Trade names were mainly recognised on the acquisition of Hikma germany gmbH (germany), Arab Pharmaceutical Manufacturing 
Company, Promopharm, Savanna and Ibn Al Baytar.

The trade name recognised on the acquisition of Hikma germany gmbH (germany) is expected to have an indefinite economic useful life 

due to its expected longevity. The carrying value of Hikma germany gmbH (germany) trade name is $5,536,000 (2011: $5,423,000). The 
movement has arisen due to retranslation. The trade names recognised on the acquisition of the other subsidiaries have useful lives that vary 
from 3 to 20 years. 

Software: Software intangibles mainly represent the Enterprise resource Planning solution that is being implemented in different operations across 
the group. The software has an average estimated useful life of five years.

Other acquisition related intangibles: This mainly represents intangible assets recognised on the acquisition of Thymoorgan, which relate to its 
specialist manufacturing capabilities. The estimated useful life varies from 10 years to an indefinite useful life. The carrying value of assets with 
indefinite lives is $991,000 (2011: $971,000). The movement relates to retranslation at year end rates.

15. property, pLant and eqUipment

Cost
Balance at 1 January 2011
additions
acquisition of subsidiaries
disposals
transfers
translation adjustment
Balance at 1 January 2012
additions
disposals
transfers
translation adjustment
Balance at 31 December 2012
aCCUmULated depr eCiation
Balance at 1 January 2011 
Charge for the year 
disposals and transfers 
translation adjustment 
Balance at 1 January 2012 
Charge for the year 
disposals 
translation adjustment 
Balance at 31 December 2012 
Carrying amount 
At 31 December 2012 
Carrying amount 
At 31 December 2011

 Land and 
buildings 
$000

 174,417 
 7,915 
 36,447 
 (35)
 1,709 
 (2,342)
 218,111 
 4,118 
 (446)
 20,037 
 (4,161)
 237,659 

 (32,229)
 (6,855)
 1 
 780 
 (38,303)
 (8,929)
 98 
 (10)
 (47,144)

 vehicles 
$000

 machinery and 
equipment 
$000

 fixtures and 
equipment 
$000

 projects under 
construction 
$000

 13,345 
 2,039 
 120 
 (1,527)
 549 
 (150)
 14,376 
 1,143 
 (1,183)
 130 
 (471)
 13,995 

 (7,111)
 (1,949)
 1,189 
 68 
 (7,803)
 (2,019)
 970 
 144 
 (8,708)

 215,287 
 22,290 
 34,234 
 (1,221)
 7,082 
 (3,393)
 274,279 
 10,527 
 (10,277)
 14,424 
 (1,555)
 287,398 

 (108,423)
 (21,107)
 946 
 1,727 
 (126,857)
 (25,554)
 9,798 
 (169)
 (142,782)

 43,344 
 7,444 
 3,165 
 (440)
 (962)
 (429)
 52,122 
 1,241 
 (3,877)
 3,243 
 (663)
 52,066 

 (26,293)
 (5,749)
 420 
 340 
 (31,282)
 (5,857)
 3,829 
 141 
 (33,169)

 45,126 
 31,007 
 230 
 (53)
 (8,378)
 (1,218)
 66,714 
 32,812 
 (248)
 (37,834)
 (816)
 60,628 

 – 
 – 
 – 
 – 
 – 
 – 
 – 
 – 
 – 

 total 
$000

 491,519 
 70,695 
 74,196 
 (3,276)
 – 
 (7,532)
 625,602 
 49,841 
 (16,031)
–
 (7,666)
 651,746 

 (174,056)
 (35,660)
 2,556 
 2,915 
 (204,245)
 (42,359)
 14,695 
 106 
 (231,803)

 190,515 

 5,287 

 144,616 

 18,897 

 60,628 

 419,943

 179,808 

 6,573 

 147,422 

 20,840 

 66,714 

 421,357

137

Hikma PHarmaceuticals Plc / annual rePort 201215. property, pLant and eqUipment Continued

The net book value of the group’s property, plant and equipment includes an amount of $17,151,000 (2011: $18,229,000) in respect of assets 
held under finance lease.

As at 31 December 2012, the group had pledged property, plant and equipment having a carrying value of $135,166,000 (2011: 

$150,268,000) as collateral for various long-term loans. This amount includes both specific items around the group and the net property, plant 
and equipment of the group’s businesses in Portugal, Egypt, US, germany and Tunisia (2011: Portugal, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, US, and Tunisia).

In 2008, the german government provided Thymoorgan Pharmazie gmbH with a grant of Euro 560,000, being a contribution towards the 
purchase of two freeze dryers and additional equipment. The carrying value of the grant as at 31 December 2012 was $187,000 (2011: $249,000).
During the year 2012, the group entered into contractual commitments for the acquisition of property, plant and equipment amounting to 

$2,800,000 (2011: $166,000).

The amount of borrowing costs that have been capitalised in the year, within the projects under construction, is $68,000 (2011: $781,000). 

The average capitalisation rate used ranges between 2.87%–11.00% (2011: 3.12%–10.50%). 

16. interest in assoCiated Companies 

On 15 April 2011, the group acquired a non-controlling interest of 23.1% in the Indian company Unimark remedies Limited (“Unimark”) through 
the subscription of new equity for a cash consideration of $33,609,000. Through this strategic partnership, Hikma and Unimark will collaborate 
on the development of strategic APIs and new product formulations. Unimark’s strong technical and r&D capabilities will complement Hikma’s 
in-house r&D efforts and are expected to enable Hikma to bring more products in more therapeutic categories to market globally.

On 28 june 2011, the group acquired a non-controlling interest of 30.1% in Hubei Haosun Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd (“Haosun”) through the 

subscription of new equity, for a cash consideration of $5,000,000. Through this partnership Hikma gains access to a high quality, long-term 
source of API, particularly in the strategically important area of oncology. 

gains of $892,000, representing the group’s share of the results of associates, are included in the consolidated income statement. 

Balance at 1 January 2012
additions
share of income/loss of associates
Balance at 31 December

Summarised financial information in respect of the group’s interests in associated companies is set out below:

total assets
total liabilities
net assets
Group’s share of net assets of associates
total revenues
net income/loss
Group’s share of income/loss of associates

for the  
year ended  
31 december  
2012 
$000

for the  
year ended  
31 december 
2011  
$000

37,445
– 
892
38,337 

–
38,609
(1,164)
37,445

for the  
year ended 
31 december 
2012  
$000

for the  
year ended  
31 december 
2011  
$000

227,345
118,640
108,705
25,947
139,596
3,974
892

192,645
93,424
99,221
23,775
89,659
(6,017)
(1,164)

The information above is adjusted for fair value adjustments arising on acquisition and to comply with the group’s accounting policies. 

138  HIkMA PHArMACEUTICALS PLC  /  ANNUAL rEPOrT 2012

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSContinued17. deferred tax

The following are the major deferred tax liabilities and assets recognised by the group and movements thereon during the current and prior 
reporting year.

At 1 January 2011
(Charge)/credit to income
Charge to equity
acquisition of subsidiaries
adjustments
exchange differences
At 1 January 2012
(Charge)/credit to income
Credit to equity
adjustments*
exchange differences
At 31 December 2012

tax  
losses  
$000

 954 
 (665)
 – 
 – 
 – 
 19 
 308 
 (254)
 – 
 – 
 1 
 55 

deferred 
 r&d costs  
$000

 1,040 
 297 
 – 
 – 
 (571)
 (45)
 721 
 (317)
 – 
 – 
 6 
 410 

other  
short-term  
temporary 
 differences  
$000

 16,637 
 6,963 
 – 
 15,989 
 – 
 (238)
 39,351 
 10,308 
 – 
 (606)
 (29)
 49,024 

amortisable  
assets  
$000

fixed  
assets  
$000

share-based 
payments  
$000

 (7,329)
 (1,411)
 – 
 (11,918)
 – 
 547 
 (20,111)
 1,015 
 – 
 – 
 (53)
 (19,149)

 (7,604)
 (1,132)
 – 
 – 
 – 
 142 
 (8,594)
 137 
 – 
 – 
 97 
 (8,360)

 7,186 
 (292)
 (5,644)
 – 
 – 
 – 
 1,250 
 (477)
 98 
 – 
 – 
 871 

total  
$000

 10,884 
 3,760 
 (5,644)
 4,071 
 (571)
 425 
 12,925 
 10,412 
 98 
 (606)
 22 
 22,851 

*An adjustment of $606,000 was made to the deferred tax recognised on acquisition of MSI prior to the end on the measurement period on 2 May 2012.

Certain deferred tax assets and liabilities have been appropriately offset. The following is the analysis of the deferred tax balances (after offset) for 
financial reporting purposes:

deferred tax liabilities
deferred tax assets

as at 31 december
2011  
$000

2012  
$000

(22,921)
45,772 
22,851 

(23,147)
36,072 
12,925 

No deferred tax asset has been recognised on temporary differences totalling $33,310, 000 (2011: $64,514,000) due to the unpredictability of the 
related future profit streams. 

Of these temporary differences, $8,681,000 relate to unrecognised deferred tax on Uk share-based payments. The remaining temporary 
differences of $24,629,000 relate to losses on which no deferred tax is recognised. Of these losses $1,321,000 relate to losses that have expired 
by 31 December 2012.

No deferred tax liability is recognised on temporary differences of $57,933,000 (2011: $39,201,000) relating to the unremitted earnings of 
overseas subsidiaries, as the group is able to control the timing of the reversal of these temporary differences and it is probable that they will not 
reverse in the foreseeable future.

139

Hikma PHarmaceuticals Plc / annual rePort 201218. finanCiaL and other non-CUrrent assets

other financial assets
available for sale investments
other non-current asset

Other non-current assets represent advance payments made to acquire products and product related technologies.

19. inventories

finished goods
work-in-progress
raw and packing materials
goods in transit

as at 31 december
2011  
$000

2012  
$000

632 
412 
10,000 
11,044

1,644
435
10,000
12,079

as at 31 december
2011  
$000

2012  
$000

87,663 
30,011 
135,571 
18,986 
272,231

77,862 
28,039 
114,449 
18,910 
239,260 

goods in transit includes inventory held at third parties whilst in transit between group companies.

provisions against inventory

as at 
31 december 
2011  
$000

24,078 

additions  
$000

22,206 

Utilisation  
$000

(19,195)

translation 
adjustments 
$000

as at  
31 december 
2012  
$000

(278)

26,811 

The total expense in the consolidated income statement for the write-off of inventory, including provisions for such write-offs, was $19,218,000 
(2011: $12,271,000).

20. tr ade and other r eCeivaBLes

trade receivables 
prepayments
value added tax recoverable
interest receivable
employee advances

Trade receivables are stated net of provisions for chargebacks and doubtful debts as follows:

as at 31 december
2011
$000

2012  
$000

294,048
22,758
8,439
579
2,323
328,147

292,100
16,015
5,188
490
2,063 
315,856

as at  
31 december  
2011  
$000

57,616
18,429
76,045

additions  
$000

167,146 
4,104 
171,250

Utilisation  
$000

(176,266)
(324)
(176,590)

translation  
adjustments  
$000

28 
(504)
(476)

as at  
31 december 
2012  
$000

48,524 
21,705 
70,229

Chargebacks and other allowances
doubtful debts

140  HIkMA PHArMACEUTICALS PLC  /  ANNUAL rEPOrT 2012

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSContinued20. tr ade and other r eCeivaBLes Continued

The following table provides a summary of the age of trade receivables:

At 31 December 2012
total trade receivables as at 
31 december 2012
related allowance for doubtful debts

Chargebacks and other allowances
net receivables

At 31 December 2011
total trade receivables as at 
31 december 2011
related allowance for doubtful debts

Chargebacks and other allowances
net receivables

not past 
 due on the 
reporting date 
$000

less than  
90 days  
$000

between  
91 and  
180 days  
$000

between  
181 and  
360 days  
$000

past due

over  
one year  
$000

250,285

61,128

8,479

14,672

8,008 

250,285

61,128

8,479

14,672

8,008

impaired  
$000

total  
$000

21,705
(21,705)
–

364,277
(21,705)
342,572
(48,524)
294,048 

not past 
 due on the 
reporting date 
$000

274,862 
– 
274,862 

less than  
90 days  
$000

56,367 
– 
56,367 

between  
91 and  
180 days  
$000

between  
181 and  
360 days  
$000

past due

over  
one year  
$000

impaired  
$000

total  
$000

9,422 
– 
9,422 

5,479 
– 
5,479 

3,586 
– 
3,586 

18,429 
(18,429)
– 

368,145 
(18,429)
349,716 
(57,616)
292,100

The group establishes an allowance for impairment that represents its estimate of losses in respect of specific trade and other receivables, where 
it is deemed that a receivable may not be recoverable. when the receivable is deemed irrecoverable, the allowance account is written-off against 
the underlying receivable.

More details on the group’s policy for credit and concentration of risk management are provided in Note 28.

21. CoLLater aLised and restriCted Cash

Collateralised and restricted cash primarily represent an amount retained against short-term bank transactions granted to the group’s Sudanese, 
Egyptian, jordanian and Algerian operations of $1,756,000. (2011: Sudanese, Egyptian, jordanian and Algerian operations of $2,595,000).

22. Cash and Cash eqUivaLents

Cash at banks and on hand
time deposits
money market deposits

Cash and cash equivalents include highly liquid investments with maturities of three months or less.

as at 31 december
2011  
$000

2012  
$000

76,023 
99,798 
689 
176,510

64,944
29,623
148 
94,715

141

Hikma PHarmaceuticals Plc / annual rePort 201223. BanK overdr afts and Loans

Bank overdrafts
import and export financing
short-term loans
deferred consideration
Current portion of long-term loans (note 26)

The weighted average interest rates paid were as follows:
Bank overdrafts
Bank loans (including the non-current bank loans)
import and export financing

as at 31 december
2011  
$000

2012  
$000

19,591 
72,768 
12,011 
–
88,509 
192,879

2012  
%

5.24
3.07
3.69

18,286
53,196
4,284
11,785
65,302
152,853

2011 
%

4.80
2.94
2.42

Import and export financing represents short-term financing for the ordinary trading activities of the business.

The deferred consideration is in relation to the acquisition of MSI and was paid during the year ended 31 December 2012. 

24. tr ade and other payaBLes

trade payables
accrued expenses
employees’ provident fund*
vat and sales tax payables
dividends payable**
social security withholdings
income tax withholdings
other payables

as at 31 december
2011  
$000

2012  
$000

110,600 
69,734 
5,863 
560 
2,074 
1,709 
2,862 
1,403 
194,805

97,756 
60,276 
4,181 
535 
2,207 
1,107 
2,482 
668 
169,212

* The employees’ provident fund liability mainly represents the outstanding contributions due to the Hikma Pharmaceuticals Ltd (jordan) retirement benefit plan, on which the fund 

receives 5% interest.

**Dividends payable includes $1,889,000 (2011: $2,022,000) due to the previous shareholders of APM.

25. other provisions

Other provisions represent the end of service indemnity provisions of certain Hikma group subsidiaries. This provision is calculated based on 
relevant laws in the countries where each group company operates, in addition to their own policies. 

Movements on the provision for end of service indemnity:

1 January 
additions
Utilisation
translation adjustments
31 December 

142  HIkMA PHArMACEUTICALS PLC  /  ANNUAL rEPOrT 2012

2012  
$000

9,398 
2,069 
(767)
(36)
10,664

2011  
$000

8,641 
1,865 
(1,069)
(39)
9,398

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSContinued26. Long-ter m finanCiaL deBts

total loans
Less: current portion of loans (note 23)
Long-term financial loans
Breakdown by maturity:
within one year
in the second year
in the third year
in the fourth year
in the fifth year
Thereafter

Breakdown by currency:
Us dollar
euro
jordanian dinar
algerian dinar
saudi riyal
egyptian pound
tunisian dinar

as at 31 december
2011 
 $000

2012 
$000

460,997
(88,509)
372,488

410,197
(65,302)
344,895

88,509
79,794
79,513
77,923
47,644
87,614
460,997

405,350
13,247
5,642
29,294
–
4,355
3,109
460,997

65,302
84,488
63,732
65,490
58,069
73,116
410,197

346,405
18,394
–
37,400
–
4,343
3,655 
410,197

The loans are held at amortised cost.

At 31 December 2012, import and export financing, short-term loans and the current and long-term portion of long-term loans totalled 

$545,777,000 (2011: $467,677,000). 

Long-term loans amounting to $85,989,000 (2011: $105,338,000) are secured.
Included in the table above are the following major arrangements entered into by the group:

a)  A five year $100,000,000 syndicated term loan and a four year $45,000,000 revolver were entered into on 2 May 2011. The term loan was 
partially repaid by $25,000,000 on 15 December 2011. Equal quarterly repayments for the term loan commenced on 30 june 2012 and will 
continue until 2 May 2016. The loan had an outstanding balance of $68,750,000 at the year-end and an unused revolver balance of 
$40,000,000. The revolver maturity date is 2 May 2015. The term loan was used to fund the acquisition of the MSI business in 2011 and the 
revolver is used to fund the US business’ working capital needs.

b)  A seven year syndicated loan of up to $180,000,000 was entered into on 27 September 2011. The syndicate was closed on 1 june 2012 and 

has an outstanding balance at year end of $180,000,000. quarterly repayments for the term loan should commence 18 months after the date 
of the agreement, 27 March 2013 and will continue until the 84th month after the date of the agreement, 27 September 2018. Payments will 
be made with equal instalments representing 3.182% of the loan balance and a bullet payment of 30% at the maturity of the loan. The loan 
was used to finance the Promopharm acquisition and the group’s general capital expenditure.

c)  A nine year $110,000,000 loan from the International finance Corporation (“IfC”) was entered into on 19 December 2011. The loan had an 
outstanding balance of $60,000,000 at year end and a $50,000,000 unused available limit. Equal quarterly repayments for the term loan 
should commence on 15 November 2013 and will continue until 15 August 2020. The loan has been used to finance acquisitions and capital 
expenditure in the MENA region, noting that the loan is restricted for use in permitted developing countries.

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Amounts payable under finance leases:
within one year
in the second to fifth years inclusive

Less: interest lease charges
present value of minimum lease payments payable

minimum  
lease payments
2011  
$000

2012  
$000

present value of minimum  
lease payments
2011  
$000

2012 
$000

3,641
16,664
20,305
(934)
19,371

3,490
19,315
22,805
(1,371)
21,434

3,480
15,891
19,371

3,300
18,134
21,434

It is the group’s policy to lease certain of its property, plant and equipment under finance leases. The average lease term is five years (2011: 
five years). for the year ended 31 December 2012, the average effective borrowing rate was between 1.0% and 8.8% (2011: between 1.7% 
and 8.8%).

28. finanCiaL poLiCies for risK management and their oBjeCtives

Credit and concentration of risk 
The group’s principal financial assets are cash and cash equivalents, trade and other receivables, and investments.

The group’s credit risk is primarily attributable to its trade receivables. The amounts presented in the balance sheet are net of allowances for 
doubtful debts, chargebacks, without recourse discounts, and other allowances. A provision for impairment is made where there is an identified 
loss event which, based on previous experience, is evidence of a reduction in the recoverability of the cash flows.

The credit risk on liquid funds and derivative financial instruments is limited because the counterparties are banks with high credit-ratings 

assigned by international credit-rating agencies.

In line with local market practice, customers in the MENA region are offered relatively long payment terms compared to customers in Europe 

and the US. During the year ended 31 December 2012, the group’s largest three customers in the MENA region represented 13.7% of group 
revenue, 9.4% in Saudi Arabia, 2.3% in Algeria and 2.0% in Tunisia. At 31 December 2012, the amount of receivables due from customers based 
in Saudi Arabia was $60,271,000 (2011: $53,351,000), in Algeria was $40,911,000 (2011: $31,139,000), and in Tunisia was $5,502,000 (2011: 
$3,382,000). 

During the year ended 31 December 2012, three key US wholesalers represented 16.8% of group revenue (2011: 18.8%). The amount of 

receivables due from US customers at 31 December 2012 was $59,197,000 (2011: $86,476,000).

The group manages this risk through the implementation of stringent credit policies, procedures and certain credit insurance agreements.
Trade receivable exposures are managed locally in the operating units where they arise. Credit limits are set as deemed appropriate for 

the customer, based on a number of qualitative and quantitative factors related to the credit worthiness of a particular customer. The group 
is exposed to a variety of customers ranging from government-backed agencies and large private wholesalers to privately owned pharmacies, 
and the underlying local economic risks vary across the group. Typical credit terms in the US range from 30–90 days, in Europe 30–120 days, 
and in MENA 180–360 days. where appropriate, the group endeavours to minimise risk by the use of trade finance instruments such as letters 
in credit and insurance.

market risk
The group’s objective is to reduce, where it is deemed appropriate to do so, fluctuations in earnings and cash flow associated with changes in 
interest rates and foreign currency rates. The group is exposed to foreign exchange and interest rate risk. Management actively monitors these 
exposures to manage the volatility relating to these exposures by entering into a variety of derivative financial instruments.

Capital risk management
The group manages its capital and monitors its liquidity to have reasonable assurance that the group will be able to continue as a going concern 
and deliver its growth strategy objectives whilst reducing its cost of capital and maximising the return to shareholders through the optimisation of 
the debt and equity mix. The group regularly reviews the capital structure by considering the level of available capital and the short to medium-
term strategic plans concerning future capital spend, as well as the need to meet dividends, banking covenants and borrowing ratios.

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSContinued28. finanCiaL poLiCies for risK management and their oBjeCtives Continued

The group defines capital as equity plus net funds, which include bank overdrafts and loans (Note 23), obligations under finance leases (Note 27), 
long-term financial debts (Note 26), net of cash and cash equivalents (Note 22) and collateralised and restricted cash (Note 21).

During the year, the group continued its strategy of obtaining debt financing at both the group level and at the operating entities level.  
This enables the group to borrow at competitive rates and to build relationships with local and international banks and is therefore deemed to be 
the most effective means of raising finance, while maintaining the balance between borrowing cost, asset and liability management and balance 
sheet currency risk management.

In order to monitor the available net funds, management reviews financial capital reports on a monthly basis in addition to the continuous 

review by the group treasury function.

gearing (debt/equity) increased from 65% to 69%. Acquisitions, a key element of the group’s business strategy, have been funded by debt 

financing of $33,528,000 in the year of which $20,000,000 relates to the acquisition of the Egyptian Company for the Pharmaceuticals and 
Chemicals Industries (“EPCI”) (Note 40). The Directors consider that the group’s current gearing is appropriate in that it enables the group to 
maintain its existing dividend policy and at the same time to accommodate the group’s investment policy.

Foreign exchange risk
The group uses the US Dollar as its presentation currency and is therefore exposed to foreign exchange movements primarily in the Euro, Algerian 
Dinar, Sudanese Pound, japanese yen, Egyptian Pound, Tunisian Dinar and Moroccan Dirham. Consequently, where possible, the group enters 
into various contracts, which change in value as foreign exchange rates change, to hedge against the risk of movement in foreign denominated 
assets and liabilities. Due to the lack of open currency markets, the Algerian Dinar and the Sudanese Pound cannot be hedged. where possible, 
the group uses financing facilities denominated in local currencies to mitigate the risks. The jordanian Dinar and Saudi riyal have no impact on 
the consolidated income statement as those currencies are pegged against the US Dollar.

Interest rate risk
The group manages its exposure to interest rate risk by changing the proportion of debt that is floating by entering into interest rate swap 
agreements. Using these derivative financial instruments has not had a material impact on the group’s financial position as at 31 December 2012 
or the group’s results of operations for the year then ended.

Financial liabilities
interest-bearing loans and borrowings
Financial assets
Cash and cash equivalents

fixed rate  
$000

as at 31 december 2012
total  
$000

floating rate  
$000

fixed rate  
$000

as at 31 december 2011
total  
$000

floating rate  
$000

174,496

410,242

584,738

190,329 

328,853 

519,182 

–

99,798

99,798

– 

29,623 

29,623 

An interest rate sensitivity analysis assumes an instantaneous 100 basis point change in interest rates in all currencies from their levels at 
31 December 2012, with all other variables held constant. Based on the composition of the group’s debt portfolio as at 31 December 2012, a 1% 
increase/decrease in interest rates would result in an additional $3,104,000 (2011: $2,992,000) in interest expense/income being incurred per year.

Fair value of financial assets and liabilities
The fair value of financial assets and liabilities is included at the amount at which the instrument could be exchanged in a current transaction 
between willing parties, other than in a forced or liquidation sale. Management classifies items that are recognised at fair value based on the level 
of inputs used in their fair value determination as described below:
•	Level 1: quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities 
•	Level 2: Inputs that are observable for the asset or liability 
•	Level 3: Inputs that are not based on observable market data

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The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair value:

 3 Cash and cash equivalents – due to the short-term maturities of these financial instruments and given that generally they have negligible credit 

risk, management considers the carrying amounts to be not significantly different from their fair values;

 3 Short-term loans and overdrafts – approximates to the carrying amount because of the short maturity of these instruments; 
 3 Long-term loans – the majority of the loans are variable rate and re-price in response to any changes in market rates and so management 

considers the carrying amount to be not significantly different from their fair market value. for fixed-rate loan exposures, fair value is estimated by 
discounting the future cash flows using the current rates at which similar loans would be made to borrowers with similar credit ratings and for 
the same remaining maturities of such loans;

 3 Over the counter (“OTC”) derivative contracts may include forward, swap, and option contracts relating to interest rates or foreign currencies and 

are valued based on level 2 market prices and prevailing exchange rates at the balance sheet date;

 3 receivables and payables – due to the short-term maturities of these financial instruments, the fair values of receivables and payables are 

estimated to be equal to the respective carrying amounts; and 

 3 Lease obligations – are valued at the present value of the minimum lease payments.

Currency risk
Currency risks as defined by IfrS 7 arise on account of financial instruments being denominated in a currency that is other than the functional 
currency of an entity and being of a monetary nature. 

The currencies that have a significant impact on the group accounts and the exchange rates used are as follows:

Usd/eUr
Usd/sudanese pound
Usd/algerian dinar
Usd/saudi riyal
Usd/British pound
Usd/jordanian dinar
Usd/egyptian pound
Usd/japanese yen
Usd/moroccan dirham
Usd/tunisian dinar

2012

0.7565
5.9988
78.0915
3.7495
0.6185
0.7090
6.3654
85.9013
8.4838
1.5506

period end rates
2011

0.7722 
2.8918 
76.0061 
3.7495 
0.6470 
0.7090 
6.0481 
77.4136 
8.6133 
1.4993

2012

0.7775
4.3346
77.5551
3.7495
0.6309
0.7090
6.0864
79.8155 
8.6458
1.5686

average rates
2011

0.7180 
2.9869 
72.8147 
3.7495 
0.6233 
0.7090 
5.9648 
79.7414 
8.3682 
1.4079

The jordanian Dinar and Saudi riyal have no impact on the consolidated income statement as those currencies are pegged to the US Dollar.

Us dollar  
$000

euro  
$000

British pound  
$000

net foreign currency financial assets/(liabilities)
others*
japanese yen 
$000
$000

algerian dinar 
$000

83,304
9,106
(112,399)
18,296 
(13,908)
(4,781)
(5,538)
(1,291)
(3,552)
– 
(30,763)

(4,526)
–
(1,409)
2,114
7
(1,199)
1,197
(5,080)
–
16,885
7,989 

(138)
–
(2)
(91)
–
–
(8)
–
–
989 
750 

(149,886)
–
–
(35)
–
–
–
–
–
0
(149,921)

(4)
–
–
(2,720)
–
(30)
–
–
–
–
(2,754)

14,284
–
(25)
(72)
–
(25)
(6)
(578)
(6,072)
(80)
7,426

2012

functional currency of entity:
– jordanian dinar
– euro
– algerian dinar
– saudi riyal
– sudanese pound
– egyptian pound
– tunisian dinar
– moroccan dirham
– Lebanese pound
– Us dollar

*Others include Saudi riyal and jordanian Dinar.

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSContinued28. finanCiaL poLiCies for risK management and their oBjeCtives Continued

sensitivity analysis:

2012

functional currency of entity:
– jordanian dinar
– euro
– algerian dinar
– saudi riyal
– sudanese pound
– egyptian pound
– tunisian dinar
– moroccan dirham
– Lebanese pound
– Us dollar

2011

functional currency of entity:
– jordanian dinar
– euro
– algerian dinar
– saudi riyal
– sudanese pound
– egyptian pound
– tunisian dinar
– moroccan dirham
– Lebanese pound
– Us dollar

*Others include Saudi riyal and jordanian Dinar.

Us dollar  
$000

833
91 
(1,124)
183
(139)
(48)
(55)
(13)
(36)
–
(308)

euro  
$000

(45)
–
(14)
21
–
(12)
12
(51)
–
169
80 

impact on profit or loss assuming 1% appreciation  
of foreign currency against functional currency as at year end
others  
$000

algerian dinar  
$000

japanese yen  
$000

British pound  
$000

(1)
–
–
(1)
–
–
–
–
–
10 
8 

(1,499)
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
(1,499)

–
–
–
(27)
–
–
–
–
–
–
(27)

143
–
–
(1)
–
–
–
(6)
(61)
(1)
74

Us dollar  
$000

euro  
$000

British pound  
$000

net foreign currency financial assets/(liabilities)
others*
japanese yen 
$000
$000

algerian dinar 
$000

55,945
(2,736)
(65,510)
14,926
(18,874)
(3,981)
(4,062)
(423)
(1,729)
–
(26,444)

1,070
–
(834)
944
405 
(485)
790 
(5,383)
–
1,992 
(1,501)

(279)
–
(25)
15
–
(3)
(228)
–
–
(1,378)
(1,898)

(99,710)
–
–
(1,798)
–
–
–
–
–
–
(101,508)

316
–
–
(4,318)
–
(312)
–
–
–
–
(4,314)

12,095
–
(1)
(2)
–
(30)
–
(501)
(8,795)
579
3,345

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Us dollar  
$000

euro  
$000

559
(27)
(655)
149
(189)
(40)
(41)
(4)
(17)
–
(265)

11
–
(8)
9
4
(5)
8
(54)
–
20
(15)

sensitivity analysis:

2011

functional currency of entity:
– jordanian dinar
– euro
– algerian dinar
– saudi riyal
– sudanese pound
– egyptian pound
– tunisian dinar
– moroccan dirham
– Lebanese pound
– Us dollar

Liquidity risk of assets/(liabilities)
Liquidity risk

2012

Cash and cash equivalents
trade receivables
interest-bearing loans and borrowings
interest-bearing overdrafts
interest-bearing finance lease
trade payables

2011

Cash and cash equivalents
trade receivables
interest-bearing loans and borrowings
interest-bearing overdrafts
interest-bearing finance lease
trade payables

impact on profit or loss assuming 1% appreciation of foreign  
currency against functional currency as at year end
others  
japanese yen  
$000
$000

algerian dinar  
$000

British pound  
$000

(3)
–
–
–
–
–
(2)
–
–
(14)
(19)

Less than  
one year  
$000

176,510
294,048
(191,855)
(20,301)
(3,641)
(110,600)
144,161

Less than  
one year  
$000

94,715
292,100
(149,240)
(18,563)
(3,490)
(97,756)
117,766

(997)
–
–
(18)
–
–
–
–
–
–
(1,015)

two to  
five years 
$000

–
–
(314,952)
–
(16,664)
–
(331,616)

two to  
five years 
$000

–
–
(298,954)
–
(19,315)
–
(318,269)

3
–
–
(43)
–
(3)
–
–
–
–
(43)

more than  
five years 
$000

–
–
(90,486)
–
–
–
(90,486)

more than 
five years 
$000

–
–
(74,957)
–
–
–
(74,957)

121
–
–
–
–
–
–
(5)
(88)
6
34

total  
$000

176,510
294,048
(597,293)
(20,301)
(20,305)
(110,600)
(277,941)

total  
$000

94,715
292,100
(523,151)
(18,563)
(22,805)
(97,756)
(275,460)

At 31 December 2012 the group had undrawn facilities of $313,021,000 (2011: $396,459,000). Of these facilities, $158,929,000 (2011: 
$258,615,000) was committed and the remainder was uncommitted.

148  HIkMA PHArMACEUTICALS PLC  /  ANNUAL rEPOrT 2012

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSContinued29. derivative finanCiaL instrUments 

Currency derivatives
The group utilises currency derivatives to hedge significant future transactions and cash flows. The group is party to a variety of foreign currency 
forward contracts and options in the management of its exchange rate exposures. The instruments purchased are primarily denominated in the 
currencies of the group’s principal markets.

At the balance sheet date, the total notional amount of outstanding forward foreign exchange contracts that the group was committed to 

have been translated at 31 December exchange rates as below.

foreign exchange forward contracts and options (euro)
foreign exchange forward contracts and options (jpy)

2012  
$000

–
 2,000 

2011 
$000

 4,031 
 6,000 

These arrangements are designed to address significant exchange exposures.

At 31 December 2012, the fair value of the group’s currency derivatives, some of which were designated as effective cash flow hedges,  

was a liability of $7,000 (2011: a liability of $187,000). The movement in fair value in the year resulted in a gain of $180,000 (2011: loss of 
$270,000); which has been reflected in other comprehensive income. These amounts are based on market values of equivalent instruments at 
the balance sheet date.

The fair value of currency derivatives designated as ineffective cash flow hedges was $Nil (2011: $Nil) held at fair value through profit and loss. 

The movement in fair value in the year has not resulted in any profit or loss being recognised in the consolidated income statement for the year 
ended 31 December 2012 (2011: loss of $8,000) in respect of such derivatives.

The group believes that the effect on the value of cash flow hedges of currency fluctuations is not significant and will not materially affect 

the financial position of the group.

interest rate swaps
The group uses interest rate swaps to manage its exposure to interest rate movements on its bank borrowings. These contracts have nominal 
values of $157,858,000 (2011: $173,164,000) and have fixed interest payments at rates ranging from 1.41% to 4.34% (2011: 1.41% to 4.34%) 
for periods up until 2018 and have floating interest receipts at LIBOr or EUrIBOr.

The fair value of swaps entered into by the group is estimated as a liability of $4,001,000 (2011: liability of $1,699,000). These amounts are 
based on fair values provided by the banks that originated the swaps and are based on equivalent instruments at the balance sheet date. Some 
of these interest rate swaps are designated as effective cash flow hedges and the movement in fair value, totalling a loss of $2,301,000 (2011: loss 
of $422,000) has been reflected in other comprehensive income. The remaining outstanding interest rate swaps that the group was committed 
to at the year end are held at fair value through profit and loss. The movement in fair value in the year resulted in a loss of $1,000, which has been 
recognised in the consolidated income statement for the year ended 31 December 2012 (2011: gain of $10,000) in respect of such derivatives.
The group believes that the effect on the value of interest rate swaps by interest rate fluctuations will not materially affect the financial 

position of the group.

30. share CapitaL

Issued and fully paid – included in shareholders’ equity:  
At 1 January 
issued during the year
At 31 December

number ’000

195,851 
1,185 
197,036 

2012

$000

34,904 
187 
35,091 

number ’000

193,517 
2,334 
195,851 

2011

$000

34,525 
379 
34,904 

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31. non-ControLLing inter ests

At 1 January 
share of profit
dividends paid
issue of equity shares of subsidiaries
Currency translation (loss)/gain
acquisition of subsidiaries
adjustment arising from change in non-controlling interests
At 31 December

2012  
$000

22,059 
6,895 
(1,271)
– 
(5,310)
– 
(7,176)
15,197 

2011 
$000

6,378 
3,362 
(100)
488 
195 
26,650 
(14,914)
22,059 

In 2012, the group acquired an additional 9.8% stake in Promopharm for a cash consideration of $12,009,000, bringing the total ownership to 
94.1%. This was completed as part of a mandatory tender offer, which closed on 6 january 2012. 

The change in non-controlling interest in 2011 was mainly due to the group acquiring an additional stake in Promopharm of 20.4%, for a 

cash consideration of $29,196,000, through the purchase of additional shares in the market. 

32. own shares

Own shares represent 270,651 (2011: 571,000) ordinary shares in the Company held by Sanne Trust Company Limited, an independent trustee.

During the year, the Company issued 1,005,400 Ordinary Shares to the independent trustee to meet short-term commitments in relation to 

employee share plans. 1,305,749 shares were utilised during the year.

The market value for the own shares at 31 December 2012 was $3,183,000 (2011: $5,472,000). In 2012, no shares were acquired. The book 

value of the retained own shares at 31 December 2012 is $86,000 (2011: $2,222,000). The trustee holds these shares to meet long-term 
commitments in relation to employee share plans. 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSContinued33. net Cash from oper ating aCtivities

Profit before tax 
adjustments for:
depreciation and amortisation of:
property, plant and equipment
intangible assets

Loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment
Loss (gain) on disposal of intangible assets
movement on provisions
movement on deferred income
Cost of equity-settled employee share scheme
payments of costs directly attributable to acquisitions 
finance income
interest and bank charges
results from associates

Cash flow before changes in working capital
Change in trade and other receivables
Change in other current assets
Change in inventories
Change in trade and other payables
Change in other current liabilities
Cash generated by operations
income tax paid
Net cash generated from operating activities

34. Contingent LiaBiLities

note

2012 
$000

2011 
$000

132,041 

93,892

5

42,359 
16,032 
349 
67 
1,266 
(62)
7,961 
1,519 
(1,266)
35,717 
(892)
235,091 
(20,759)
2,259 
(42,305)
21,914 
10,429 
206,629 
(24,468)
182,161 

35,660 
11,343 
22 
 (91)
757 
(87)
7,507 
 10,147 
(468)
23,368 
 1,164 
 183,214 
(59,898)
(4,570)
(8,199)
15,987 
1,958 
 128,492 
(2,095)
126,397 

A contingent liability existed at the balance sheet date in respect of guarantees and letters of credit totalling $120,554,000 (2011: $82,494,000).
The integrated nature of the group’s worldwide operations, involving significant investment in research and strategic manufacturing at a 
limited number of locations, with consequential cross-border supply routes into numerous end-markets, gives rise to complexity and delay in 
negotiations with revenue authorities as to the profits on which individual group companies are liable to tax. Disagreements with, and between, 
revenue authorities as to intra-group transactions, in particular the price at which goods and services should be transferred between group 
companies in different tax jurisdictions, has the potential to produce conflicting claims from revenue authorities as to the profits to be taxed in 
individual territories.

In common with many other companies in the pharmaceutical industry, the group is involved in various legal proceedings considered typical 

to its business, including litigation relating to employment, product liability and other commercial disputes.

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equity settled share option scheme
During the year ended 31 December 2012, the Company had one stock option compensation scheme settled by equity instruments, with four 
separate grant dates. The options over these instruments are settled in equity once exercised.

Details of the grants under the scheme are shown below:

The estimated 
fair value of each 
share option 
granted  
$

1.14
2.61
0.74
0.35

number  
granted

 85,000 
 1,041,500 
 1,600,000 
 9,520,000 

The share 
 price at  
grant date 
$

5.45
9.19
4.50
0.91

exercise  
price  
$

5.45
9.19
4.50
0.91

expected 
volatility 

expected 
dividend yield 

expected  
average 
contractual life 

risk-free 
interest rate 

34.90%
31.50%
26.20%
44.80%

1.21%
0.08%
6.67%
3.85%

4.0 years
3.8 years
7.5 years
7.5 years

4.11%
4.54%
4.54%
4.22%

date of grants

4-nov-2008
29-apr-2008
13-oct-2005
12-oct-2004

All of the general employees share option plans have a ten-year contractual life and vesting conditions of 20% per year for five years beginning on 
the first anniversary of the grant date.

The estimated fair value of each share option granted in the general employee share option plans was calculated by applying a binomial 

option pricing model.

It was assumed that each option tranche will be exercised immediately after the vesting date.

further details of the general employee share option plan are as follows:

outstanding at 1 january
exercised during the year
expired during the year
outstanding at 31 december
exercisable at 31 december

2012
weighted 
average exercise 
price (in $)

7.24
6.74
9.18
7.33
6.85

number of  
share options

 743,200 
 (179,800)
 (23,700)
 539,700 
 378,600 

2011
weighted 
average exercise 
price (in $)

3.33
1.55
5.45
7.24
6.06

number of  
share options

 2,382,618 
 (1,634,318)
 (5,100)
 743,200 
 433,000 

The cost of the equity settled share option scheme of $104,000 (2011: $296,000) has been recorded in the consolidated income statement as 
part of general and administrative expenses.

The weighted average share price at the date of exercise for share options exercised during the year was $11.25. The options outstanding at 

31 December 2012 had a weighted average remaining contractual life of less than one year.

Expected volatility was determined by calculating the historical volatility of the group’s share price over the previous three to four years.

Long-term incentive plan 
During the year ended 31 December 2012, the Company had a long-term incentive plan (“LTIP”) settled by equity instruments, with nine separate 
grant dates. Under the LTIP, conditional awards and nil cost options are granted which vest after three years subject to a total shareholder return 
(“TSr”) performance condition. This condition measures the group’s TSr relative to a comparator group of other pharmaceutical companies. In 
this case, the vesting schedule dictates that 20% of awards vest for median performance and 100% for upper quartile performance, with 
pro-rata vesting in between these points. No awards vest for performance which is below the median. 

for awards made from 2010, the TSr condition applies in respect of 50% of the award and financial metrics apply in respect of the remaining 

50%. for further details see the remuneration Committee report.

152  HIkMA PHArMACEUTICALS PLC  /  ANNUAL rEPOrT 2012

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSContinued35. share-Based payments Continued

Details of the grants under the plan are shown below:

date of grants

16-mar-2012
18-mar-2011
22-mar-2010
19-may-2009
19-mar-2009
29-apr-2008
10-sep-2007
23-apr-2007
2-apr-2007

The estimated  
fair value of  
each share  
option granted  
$ 
8.65
9.00
6.97
3.89
2.94
5.46
4.70
4.47
4.33

The share price at 
grant date  
$
11.43
11.74
9.00
6.67
5.11
9.22
8.28
7.69
7.46

number  
granted

547,780 
 646,054 
 730,253 
 200,000 
 920,000 
 700,000 
 150,000 
 466,000 
 160,000 

expected 
volatility 

expected 
dividend yield 

risk-free  
interest rate 

30.31%
37.04%
37.18%
38.98%
38.98%
31.47%
34.64%
34.64%
34.64%

1.14%
1.11%
1.20%
1.22%
1.47%
0.08%
0.08%
0.08%
0.08%

0.67%
1.65%
1.88%
1.92%
1.88%
4.50%
5.00%
5.45%
5.40%

All long-term incentive plans have ten years contractual life and vest after three years, subject to performance conditions as mentioned above. 
for further details see the remuneration Committee report.

The estimated fair value of each share option granted in the LTIP was calculated by applying the Monte Carlo simulation methodology. for awards 
made from 2010, 50% of the award is subject to a TSr performance condition which was valued by applying the Monte Carlo simulation 
methodology, the remaining 50% of the award is subject to financial metrics which are valued by applying the Black-Scholes model.

The exercise price of the share award is nil.

further details on the number of shares granted are as follows:

year 2012

outstanding at 1 january
granted during the year
exercised during the year
expired during the year 
forfeitures
expired during the year 
performance condition
outstanding at 31 december
exercisable at 31 december

year 2011

outstanding at 1 january
granted during the year
exercised during the year
expired during the year
outstanding at 31 december
exercisable at 31 december

2009 grants
19 may 
number

2008 grants
29 april 
number

19 march 
number

2 april 
number

23 april 
number

2007 grants
10 september 
number

total  
number

2012 grant
16 march 
number

– 
 547,780 
 – 

2011 grant
18 march 
number

 646,054 
 – 
 – 

2010 grant
22 march 
number

 693,632 
 – 
 – 

 820,000 200,000
 – 
 (680,800)  (184,000)

 – 

 42,000
 – 
 – 

 (55,830)

 (68,230)

 (84,129)

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 
 491,950 
 – 

 – 
 577,824 
 – 

 – 
 609,503 
 – 

 (59,200)  (16,000)
 – 
 80,000 
 – 
 80,000 

 – 
 42,000 
 42,000 

– 
 – 
 – 

 – 

 – 
 – 
 – 

 13,000
 – 
 – 

–  2,414,686
 547,780 
 – 
 (864,800)
 – 

 – 

 – 

 (208,189)

 – 
 13,000 
 13,000 

– 
 – 
 – 

 (75,200)
 1,814,277 
 135,000 

2011 grant
18 march 
number

 – 
 646,054 
 – 
 –
 646,054 
 – 

2010 grant
22 march 
number

 730,253 
 – 
 – 
 (36,621)
 693,632 
 – 

2009 grants

19 march 
number

19 may  
number

 870,000 
 – 
 – 
 (50,000)
 820,000 
 – 

 200,000 
 – 
 – 
 – 
 200,000 
 – 

2008 grant
29 april  
number

 650,000 
 – 
 (608,000)
 – 
 42,000 
 42,000 

2 april 
number

 25,000 
 – 
 (25,000)
 – 
 – 
 – 

23 april 
number

 21,000 
 – 
 (8,000)
 – 
 13,000 
 13,000 

2007 grants
10 september 
number

total 
number

 50,000 
 – 
 (50,000)
 – 
 – 
 – 

 2,546,253 
 646,054 
 (691,000)
 (86,621)
 2,414,686 
 55,000 

The cost of the long-term incentive plan of $4,471,000 (2011: $4,796,000) has been recorded in the consolidated income statement as part 
of general and administrative expenses.

153

Hikma PHarmaceuticals Plc / annual rePort 201235. share-Based payments Continued

management incentive plan 
The 2009 Management Incentive Plan (“MIP”) was approved by shareholders at the 2010 Annual general Meeting, whereby shareholders 
consented to the Company satisfying awards under the MIP from newly issued shares. Under the MIP, the Company makes grants of conditional 
awards to management across the group below senior management level. Awards are dependent on the achievement of individual and group 
kPIs over one year and are then subject to a two year holding period. The 2009 MIP awards were made at the start of the kPI performance 
period, whereas the 2011 awards and future awards will be made at the end of the kPI performance period.

Details of the grants under the plan are shown below:

year 2012

outstanding at 1 january
granted during the year
exercised during the year
expired during the year
outstanding at 31 december

year 2011

outstanding at 1 january
granted during the year
exercised during the year
expired during the year
outstanding at 31 december

2012 grants
18 may  
number

 – 
 412,056 
 – 
 (33,786)
 378,270 

2011 grants
11 may  
number

 339,134 
 – 
 (5,305)
 (33,705)
 300,124 

2011 grants
11 may 
 number

 – 
 356,894 
 – 
 (17,760)
 339,134 

2009 grants
19 march  
number

 460,809 
 – 
 (435,644)
 (25,165)
 – 

2009 grants
19 march  
number

 487,561 
 – 
 – 
 (26,752)
 460,809 

total 
 number

 799,943 
 412,056 
 (440,949)
 (92,656)
 678,394 

total  
number

 487,561 
 356,894 
 – 
 (44,512)
 799,943 

The cost of the MIP of $3,386,000 (2011: $2,415,000) has been recorded in the consolidated income statement as part of general and 
administrative expenses.

36. oper ating Lease arr angements

minimum lease payments under operating leases recognised in profit or loss for the year 

2012  
$000

 4,766 

2011  
$000

 4,368 

At the balance sheet date, the group had outstanding commitments for future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases, 
which fall due as follows:

within one year
in two to five years inclusive

2012  
$000

 3,548 
 3,123 
 6,671 

2011  
$000

2,163 
3,345 
 5,508 

Operating lease payments represent rentals payable by the group for certain of its office properties. Leases are negotiated for a term of one 
to three years.

154  HIkMA PHArMACEUTICALS PLC  /  ANNUAL rEPOrT 2012

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSContinued37. reLated party BaLanCes

Transactions between the Company and its subsidiaries have been eliminated on consolidation and are not disclosed in this note. Transactions 
between the group and its associates and other related parties are disclosed below.

trading transactions:
During the year, group companies entered into the following transactions with related parties:

Darhold Limited: is a related party of the group because it is considered one of the major shareholders of Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC with 
an ownership percentage of 29.0% at the end of 2012 (2011: 29.2%). further details on the relationship between Mr. Samih Darwazah, 
Mr. Said Darwazah, Mr. Mazen Darwazah and Mr. Ali Al-Husry, and Darhold Limited are given in the Directors’ report. 

Other than dividends (as paid to all shareholders), there were no transactions between the group and Darhold Limited in the year.

Capital Bank – Jordan: is a related party of the group because during the year two Board members of the Bank were also Board members at 
Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC. Total cash balances at Capital Bank – jordan were $2,977,000 (2011: $610,000). Loans and overdrafts granted by 
Capital Bank to the group amounted to $Nil (2011: $3,841,000) with interest rates ranging between 8.25% and 3MLIBOr + 1%. Total interest 
expense incurred against group facilities was $344,000 (2011: $7,000). Total interest income received was $Nil (2011: $Nil) and total commission 
paid in the year was $91,000 (2011: $8,000).

Jordan International Insurance Company: is a related party of the group because one Board member of the Company is also a Board member 
at Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC. Total insurance premiums paid by the group to jordan International Insurance Company during the year were 
$3,423,000 (2011: $3,035,000). The group’s insurance expense for jordan International Insurance Company contracts in the year 2012 was 
$2,806,000 (2011: $2,902,000). The amounts due to jordan International Insurance Company at the year-end were $154,000 (2011: Due 
from $109,000).

Mr. Yousef Abd Ali: is a related party of the group because he holds a non-controlling interest in Hikma Lebanon of 33%, the amount owed 
to Mr. yousef by the group as at 31 December 2012 was $150,000 (2011: $150,000).

Labatec Pharma: is a related party of the group because it is owned by Mr. Samih Darwazah. During 2012, the group total sales to Labatec 
Pharma amounted to $282,000 (2011: $338,000) and the group total purchases from Labatec Pharma amounted to $1,179,000 (2011: 
$3,805,000). At 31 December 2012, the amount owed from Labatec Pharma to the group was $211,000 (2011: Owed to $753,000).

King and Spalding: is a related party of the group because the partner of the firm is a Board member and the company secretary of west-ward. 
king and Spalding is an outside legal counsel firm that handles general legal matters for west-ward. During 2012 fees of $45,000 (2011: 
$1,216,000) were paid for legal services provided.

Jordan Resources & Investments Company: is a related party of the group because three Board members of the group are shareholders in the 
firm. During 2012 fees of $151,000 (2011: $Nil) were paid for training services provided.

American University of Beirut: is a related party of the group because one Board member of the group is also a trustee of the University. 
During 2012 fees of $125,000 (2011: $Nil) were paid for training services provided.

remuneration of key management personnel
The remuneration of the key management personnel (comprising the Executive and Non-Executive Directors and certain of senior management 
as set out in the Directors’ report) of the group is set out below in aggregate for each of the categories specified in IAS 24 related Party 
Disclosures. further information about the remuneration of the individual Directors is provided in the audited part of the remuneration 
Committee report on pages 82 to 103.

short-term employee benefits
share-based payments
post-employment benefits
other benefits

2012 
$000

10,460
3,716
211
204 
 14,591 

2011 
$000

8,474
3,196
102
428
12,200 

155

Hikma PHarmaceuticals Plc / annual rePort 201238. sUBsidiaries

The main subsidiaries of Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC are as follows:

Company’s name
hikma pharmaceuticals Limited
arab pharmaceutical manufacturing Co.
hikma pharma algeria sarL
hikma farmaceutica s.a.
west-ward pharmaceutical Corp.
pharma ixir Co. Ltd
hikma pharma sae
Thymoorgan pharmazie gmbh
hikma pharma gmbh
hikma italia s. p. a
al jazeera pharmaceutical industries Ltd.
societe d’industries pharmaceutiques ibn al Baytar s.a.
spa societe al dar al arabia
societe de promotion pharmaceutique du maghreb s.a.
savanna pharmaceuticals industries Co. Ltd.

ownership% 
ordinary shares
at 31 december 
2012
100
100
100
100
100
51
100
100
100
100
100
66
100
94.1
100

ownership% 
ordinary shares
at 31 december 
2011
100
100
100
100
100
51
100
100
100
100
100
66
100
84.3
100

established in
jordan
jordan
algeria
portugal
U.s.a.
sudan
egypt
germany
germany
italy
K.s.a.
tunisia
algeria
morocco
sudan

39. defined ContriBUtion r etirement Benefit pLan

Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC has defined contribution retirement plans in three of its subsidiaries: west-ward Pharmaceuticals Corp, 
Hikma Pharmaceuticals Limited (jordan) and Arab Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Co. The details of each contribution plan are as follows:

hikma pharmaceuticals Limited – jordan:
The group currently has an employee savings plan wherein the group fully matches employees’ contributions, which are fixed at 10% (up to 2011 
was 5%) of salary. Employees are entitled to 30% of the group contributions after three years of employment with the group and an additional 
10% for each subsequent year. Employees fully vest in the group contributions after ten years of employment. The group’s contributions for the 
year ended 31 December 2012 were $2,163,000 (2011: $885,000).

west-ward pharmaceuticals Corp: (401 (k) salary saving plan)
Prior to 2001, west-ward Pharmaceutical Corp established a 401 (k) defined contribution plan, which allows all eligible employees to defer a 
portion of their income through contributions to the plan. All employees not covered by any collective bargaining agreement are eligible after 
being employed for one year. Employees can defer up to 95% of their gross salary into the plan, not to exceed $17,000 and $16,500 for 2012 and 
2011, respectively, not including catch-up contributions available to eligible employees as outlined by the Internal revenue Service. The company 
matches 40% of the employees’ eligible contribution. Employer contributions do not vest for up to two years of service, 50% after two years of 
service and 100% after three years of service. Employees are considered to have completed one year of service for the purposes of vesting upon 
the completion of 1,000 hours of service at any time during a plan year. Employer contributions to the plan for the year ended 31 December 2012 
were $2,020,000 (2011: $1,357,000).

arab pharmaceutical manufacturing Company – jordan:
The group currently has an employee saving plan wherein the employees contribute at 10%, and the company at 15% of basic salary. Employees 
are entitled to 100% of the company contributions after three years of employment with the company. The group’s contributions for the year 
ended 31 December 2012 were $708,000 (2011: $600,000).

The assets of the plans are held separately from those of the group. The only obligation of the group with respect to the retirement benefit 

plans is to make specified contributions.

40. sUBseqUent events
On 9 january 2013, Hikma announced that is has agreed to acquire the Egyptian Company for Pharmaceuticals & Chemical Industries (“EPCI”); 
the deal was completed on 22 january 2013. Hikma paid a cash consideration of $18,500,000 and deferred consideration of $2,000,000. The 
main purpose of the acquisition was to strengthen Hikma’s position in the large and fast growing Egyptian market. Due to the timing of the 
acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation has not yet been performed.

156  HIkMA PHArMACEUTICALS PLC  /  ANNUAL rEPOrT 2012

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSContinuedCompany BaLanCe sheet
at 31 deCemBer 2012

Non-current assets
investment in subsidiaries
due from subsidiaries
intangible assets
property, plant and equipment

Current assets
other current assets
Cash and cash equivalents
due from subsidiaries 
accounts receivable

Total assets
Current liabilities
other payables
other current liabilities
short-term debt
due to subsidiaries 

Net current assets/(liabilities)
Non-current liabilities
Long-term financial debts
Total liabilities
Net assets 
Equity
share capital
share premium 
own shares
other reserves
Equity attributable to equity holders of the parent

Notes

43

44

45

44

46

47

48

54

55

56

2012 
$000

2011 
$000

1,678,040
70,079
37
309
1,748,465

568
5,803
136,329
83
142,783
1,891,248

340
2,036
30,705
16,217
49,298
93,485

 1,664,637 
 57,324 
 87 
 571 
1,722,619 

 589 
 6,091 
 111,666 
 92 
118,438 
 1,841,057 

 412 
 2,237 
–
 592,000 
594,649 
(476,211)

148,836
198,134
1,693,114

137,410
 732,059 
 1,108,998 

35,091
279,116
(86)
1,378,993
1,693,114

 34,904 
 278,094 
 (2,222)
 798,222 
 1,108,998 

The financial statements of Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC, registered number 5557934, were approved by the Board of Directors and signed on its 
behalf by:

said darwazah 
Director 

mazen darwazah
Director

12 March 2013

157

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Company statement of Changes in eqUity
for the year ended 31 deCemBer 2012

Balance at 1 January 2011
issue of equity shares
purchase of own shares
Cost of equity-settled employee share scheme
exercise of employees long-term incentive plan
net profit for the year
dividends paid
Balance at 31 December 2011 and 1 January 2012
issue of equity shares
purchase of own shares
Cost of equity-settled employee share scheme
exercise of employees long-term incentive plan
net profit for the year
dividends paid
Balance at 31 December 2012

paid up  
capital 
$000

34,525
379
 – 
–
–
–
–
34,904
187
–
_
–
–
–
35,091

share premium 
$000

own shares 
$000

merger reserve 
$000

275,968
2,126
 – 
–
–
–
–
278,094
1,022
–
–
–
–
–
279,116

 (2,220)
–
(115)
–
113
–
–
(2,222)
–
(158)
–
2,294
–
–
(86)

707,369
 – 
 – 
 – 
 – 
 – 
 – 
707,369
–
–
–
–
–
–
707,369

retained 
earnings 
$000

40,793
–
 – 
7,507
(113)
67,867
(25,201)
90,853
–
–
7,961
(2,294)
601,654
(26,550)
671,624

total 
$000

1,056,435
2,505
 (115)
7,507
 – 
67,867
(25,201)
1,108,998
1,209
(158)
7,961
–
601,654
(26,550)
1,693,114

As permitted by section 408 of the Companies Act 2006, the statement of comprehensive income of the Company is not presented as part 
of these accounts.

158  HIkMA PHArMACEUTICALS PLC  /  ANNUAL rEPOrT 2012

Company Cash fLow statement
for the year ended 31 deCemBer 2012

Profit before tax
Cost of equity-settled employee share scheme
finance income
interest and bank charges
Change in other current assets
Change in other payables
depreciation of property, plant and equipment
amortisation of intangible assets
Change in accounts receivable
Change in amounts due from/to subsidiaries
Change in other current liabilities
Net cash from operating activities 
investing aCtivities
Change in amounts due from subsidiaries
purchase of property, plant and equipment 
investment in subsidiary
interest income
Net cash (used in) investing activities
finanCing aCtivities
proceeds from issue of new shares
increase in long-term financial debts
increase in short-term debts
interest paid
dividends paid
Net cash generated from financing activities
Net (decrease)/increase in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year

2012 
$000

601,654
1,754
(2,442)
5,183
21
(72)
71
51
9
(594,014)
(152)
12,063

(12,755)
(35)
(13,403)
2,442
(23,751)

1,051
11,426
30,705
(5,232)
(26,550)
11,400
(288)
6,091
5,803

2011 
$000

 67,867 
 1,818 
 (2,753)
 1,334 
 (398)
 157 
 60 
 60 
 1 
 (4,648)
 (1,224)
 62,274 

 (34,529)
 (489)
 (141,510)
 2,753 
 (173,775)

 2,390 
 137,410 
–
 (70)
 (25,201)
 114,529 
 3,028 
 3,063 
 6,091 

159

Hikma PHarmaceuticals Plc / annual rePort 2012notes to the Company finanCiaL statements 

41. adoption of new and r evised standards

The impact on the Company of new and revised standards is the same as for the group. Details are given in Note 1 to the consolidated 
financial statements.

42. signifiCant aCCoUnting poLiCies

The separate financial statements of the Company are presented as required by the Companies Act 2006. As permitted by that Act, the separate 
financial statements have been prepared in accordance with International financial reporting Standards and Uk company law.

The financial statements have been prepared on the historical cost basis. The principal accounting policies adopted are the same as those set 

out in Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements with the addition of the policies noted below.
Investments in subsidiaries are stated at cost less, where appropriate, provisions for impairment.
Equity-settled employee share schemes are accounted for in accordance with IfrIC 11 ‘group and Treasury Share Transactions’, whereby 

current charge expenses relating to the subsidiaries’ employees are recharged to subsidiary companies.

43. investments in sUBsidiaries

Investments in subsidiaries represent the following:

Company’s name

hikma Limited
hikma pharma Limited
hikma holdings (UK) Limited
hikma acquisitions (UK) Limited
al jazeera pharmaceutical industries Ltd (“jpi”)
hikma pharmaceuticals Limited
hikma mena holdings
amKi mena holdings
hikma international n.v.

The investments in subsidiaries are all stated at cost.

*The remaining shares are held by other group companies.

ownership %  
ordinary shares 
2012

ownership %  
ordinary shares 
2011

100
100
–
100
52.5*
22.8*
100
100
100

100
100
100
–
52.5*
22.8*
100
–
–

established in

UK
jersey
UK
UK
Ksa
jordan
Uae
Uae
netherlands

The movement in the carrying value of the investments in the year represents an increase in the investment in Hikma MENA Holdings 
of $13,400,000 and a new investment in AMkI MENA Holdings of $2,722. The total investment in subsidiaries is $1,678,040,000 
(2011: $1,664,637,000).

During the year ended 31 December 2012, Hikma undertook an internal reorganisation of the group subsidiary structure. The ultimate 

interest in all subsidiaries remains unchanged. The changes in ownership immediately below the Company were the addition of Hikma 
International N.v. and Hikma Acquisitions (Uk) Limited and the removal of Hikma Holdings (Uk) Limited.

44. dUe from sUBsidiaries

non-current assets

hikma investment Ltd.
west-ward pharmaceuticals Corp.
hikma italia s.p.a
hikma pharma Limited – jersey

2012 
$000

8,512
50,628
3,959
6,980
70,079

2011 
$000

 8,384 
 37,952 
 3,782 
 7,206 
57,324

These balances represent loans that carry interest of 1.5% to 4.8% (2011: 1.5% to 4.8%) per annum charged on the outstanding loan balances.

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44. dUe from sUBsidiaries Continued

Current assets

due from hikma pharma Limited – jersey
due from hikma farmaceutica – portugal
due from hikma pharma – germany
due from hikma UK Limited
due from hikma Limited
due from hikma mena holdings Limited
due from west-ward pharmaceutical Corp.
due from hikma pharmaceuticals Limited – jordan
others

45. finanCiaL assets

2012 
$000

7,491
643
113
90,291
625
14,229
837
20,109
1,991
136,329

2011 
$000

 7,222 
 487 
 78 
 93,446 
 580 
 7,151 
 1,196 
–
 1,506 
111,666 

Cash and cash equivalents
These comprise cash held by the Company and short-term bank deposits with an original maturity of three months or less. The carrying amount 
of these assets approximates to their fair value.

46. finanCiaL LiaBiLities

other payables
The Directors consider that the carrying amount of other payables approximates to their fair value.

47. dUe to sUBsidiaries

due to hikma holdings
due to hikma pharmaceuticals Limited – jordan
due to hikma phamia Limited – jersey
due to hikma investment Ltd.
due to eurohealth – nv

2012 
$000

–
–
15
728
15,474
16,217

2011 
$000

591,800
200
–
–
–
592,000

These balances mainly represent amounts due to Hikma Holdings (Uk) Ltd which are non-interest-bearing loans repayable on demand. During the 
year ended 31 December 2012, Hikma undertook an internal reorganisation of the group subsidiary structure. The ultimate interest in all 
subsidiaries remains unchanged. As a result of this re-organisation, the non-interest bearing loan with Hikma Holdings (Uk) Limited ceased.

48. Long-ter m finanCiaL deBts

The Company has a seven-year syndicated term loan of $180,000,000 which was entered into on 27 September 2011. The loan has an 
outstanding balance at year end of $172,468,000 (with a fair value of $170,541,000) from which $21,705,000 is due in one year and a zero 
unused available limit. quarterly repayments for the term loan should commence 18 months after the date of the agreement and will continue 
until the 84th month after the date of the agreement. Payment will be made with equal instalments representing 3.182% of the loan balance and 
a bullet payment of 30% at the maturity of the loan. The loan was used to finance the Promopharm acquisition and the group’s general capital 
expenditure.

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Continued

49. finanCiaL poLiCies for risK management and their oBjeCtives

Currency risk

Currency risks as defined by IfrS 7 arise on account of financial instruments being denominated in a currency that is not the functional currency 
and being of a monetary nature. The following table illustrates financial assets and liabilities for the Company in different currencies:

euro
British pound
jordanian dinar

2012 
$000

–
960
–

Liabilities
2011 
$000

 – 
 1,537 
 – 

2012 
$000

36
975
29

assets
2011 
$000

 1,992 
 159 
 31 

A sensitivity analysis based on a 1% movement in foreign exchange rates has no material impact on the Company results and Company statement 
of changes in equity.

further details on how the Company manages the currency risk are given in Note 28.
Interest rate risk: An interest rate sensitivity analysis assumes an instantaneous 100 basis point change in interest rates in all currencies from 
their levels at 31 December 2012, with all other variables held constant. Based on the composition of the Company debt and cash portfolio as at 
31 December 2012, a 1% increase/decrease in interest rates would result in an additional interest expense/income of $1,800,000 being incurred 
per year (2011: $1,400,000).

Liquidity risk 

2012

Cash and cash equivalents
accounts receivables
interest-bearing loans and borrowings
other payables

2011

Cash and cash equivalents
accounts receivables
interest-bearing loans and borrowings
other payables

Less than  
one year 
$000

5,803
83
(35,412)
(340)
(29,866)

Less than  
one year 
$000

6,091
92
(4,341)
(412)
1,430

two to  
five years 
$000

_
–
(99,193)
–
(99,193)

two to  
five years 
$000

_
_
(83,053)
–
(83,053)

more than  
five years 
$000

_
–
(63,161)
–
(63,161)

more than  
five years 
$000

_
_
(70,495)
–
(70,495)

total  
$000

5,803
83
(197,766)
(340)
(192,220)

total  
$000

6,091
92
(157,889)
(412)
(152,118)

The Company believes that, given the group’s forecast operating cash flow during 2012, it has the ability to satisfy its liability commitments.

50. staff Costs

Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC currently has ten employees (2011: ten) (excluding Executive Directors); total compensation paid to them amounted 
to $2,466,000 (2011: $1,890,000) of which salaries and wages compromise an amount of $1,768,000 (2011: $1,291,000) the remaining balance 
of $698,000 (2011: $599,000) represents national insurance contributions, the cost of share-based payments and other benefits.

51. stoCK options

The details of the stock compensation scheme are provided in Note 35. As at 31 December 2012, the total number of options granted to 
employees of the Company under the stock compensation scheme during the life of the scheme was 2,560,000 (2011: 2,560,000) and the 
total amount of the compensation expenses charged to profit and loss is $Nil (2011: $Nil).

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52. Long-ter m inCentive pLans (Ltips)

The details of the LTIP scheme are provided in Note 35. As at 31 December 2012, the total number of awards granted to employees of the 
Company under the LTIPs during the life of the plans was 1,331,000 shares (2011: 1,123,000) and the total amount of the compensation expenses 
charged to profit and loss is $1,744,000 (2011: $1,818,000).

53. management inCentive pLans (mips)

The details of the MIPs scheme are provided in Note 35. As at 31 December 2012, the total number of awards granted to employees of the 
Company under the MIPs during the life of the plans was 4,000 shares (2011: Nil) and the total amount of the compensation expenses charged 
to profit and loss is $11,000 (2011: $Nil).

54. share CapitaL 

Issued and fully paid – included in shareholders’ equity:
197,036,507 (2011: 195,851,307) ordinary shares of 10p each

Details of the issue of share capital in the year are given in Note 30.

55. share premiUm

Balance at 1 January 2012 
premium arising on exercise of stock options
Balance at 31 December 2012

56. net inCome for the year

2012 
$000

2011 
$000

35,091

34,904

share premium 
$000

278,094
1,022 
279,116

As permitted by section 408 of the Companies Act 2006, the statement of comprehensive income of the Company is not presented as part 
of these accounts. The net income in the Company for the year is $601,654,000 (2011: $67,867,000).

Included in the net income for the year is an amount of $614,422,000 (2011: $75,557,000) representing dividends received and 

$1,744,000 (2011: $1,818,000) representing the current year charge of LTIPs and $11,000 (2011: $Nil) representing the current year charge of 
MIPs expenses relating to the Company’s employees. The remaining $6,206,000 (2011: $5,689,000) of the group’s stock options, LTIPs and MIPs 
charge is recharged to subsidiary companies.

57. reLated party

Darhold Limited: is a related party of the Company because it is considered one of the major shareholders of Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC with 
ownership percentage of 29.0% at the end of 2012 (2011: 29.2%). further details on the relationship between Mr. Samih Darwazah, 
Mr. Said Darwazah, Mr. Mazen Darwazah and Mr. Ali Al-Husry, and Darhold Limited are given in the Directors’ report. 

Amounts repayable to and from subsidiaries are disclosed in Notes 44 and 47.
Other transactions with related parties include management charges for services provided to the subsidiary companies, equity settled 
employee share scheme costs relating to the subsidiary companies and transactions with key management personnel. Compensation paid to 
key management personnel is disclosed in Note 37. Details of Directors remuneration are disclosed in the remuneration Committee report on 
pages 82 to 103.

More details on the general information of the ultimate parent of the group are disclosed in Note 2.

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2013 financial calendar

share listings

17 april
19 april
16 may
23 may
21 august*
5 september*
7 september*
10 october*

*Provisional dates.

2012 final dividend ex-dividend date
2012 final dividend record date
annual general meeting
2012 final dividend paid to shareholders
2013 interim results and interim dividend announced
2013 interim dividend ex-dividend date
2013 interim dividend record date
2013 interim dividend paid to shareholders

shareholding enquiries

Enquiries or information concerning existing shareholdings should be 
directed to the Company’s registrars, Capita registrars either:

 3  in writing to Shareholder Services, Capita registrars, The registry,  

34 Beckenham road, Beckenham, kent Br3 4TU;
 3 by telephone from within the Uk on 0870 162 3100;
 3 by telephone from outside the Uk on +44 208 639 2157; or
 3 through the website www.capitaregistrars.co.uk.

dividend payments – Currency 
The Company declares dividends in US Dollars. Unless you have elected 
otherwise, you will receive your dividend in US Dollars. Shareholders  
can opt to receive the dividend in Pounds Sterling or jordanian Dinar. 
The registrar retains records of the dividend currency for each 
shareholder and only changes them at the shareholder’s request.  
If you wish to change the currency in which you receive your dividend 
please contact the registrars. 

dividend payments – Bank transfer
Shareholders who currently receive their dividend by cheque can 
request a dividend mandate form from the registrar and have their 
dividend paid direct into their bank account on the same day as the 
dividend is paid. The tax voucher is sent direct to the shareholders’ 
registered address. 

dividend payments – international payment system
If you are an overseas shareholder the registrar is now able to pay 
dividends in several foreign currencies for an administrative charge of 
£5.00, which is deducted from the payment. Contact the registrar  
for further information.

website
Press releases, the share price and other information on the group  
are available on the Company’s website www.hikma.com.

London Stock Exchange
The Company’s Ordinary Shares are admitted to the Official List of  
the London Stock Exchange. They are listed under EPIC – HIk, SEDOL 
– B0LCw08 gB and ISIN – gB00B0LCw083.

further information on this market, its trading systems and current 

trading in Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC shares can be found on the 
London Stock Exchange website www.londonstockexchange.com.

Global Depository Receipts
The Company also has listed global Depository receipts (“gDrs”)  
on the Nasdaq Dubai. They are listed under EPIC – HIk and ISIN – 
US4312882081. further information on the Nasdaq Dubai, its trading 
systems and current trading in Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC gDrs can  
be found on the website www.nasdaqdubai.com.

American Depository Receipts (ADRs)
Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC has an ADr programme for which BNy 
Mellon acts as Depositary. One ADr equates to 2 Hikma Ordinary 
Shares. ADrs are traded as a Level 1 Over-the-Counter (OTC)  
programme under the symbol HkMPy. Enquiries should be made to: 

BNy Mellon Shareowner Services  
PO Box 358516  
Pittsburgh, PA 15252-8516 

Tel: +1 201 680 6825  
Tel: +1 888 BNy ADrS (toll-free within the US)  
E-mail: shrrelations@bnymellon.com

shareholder fraud
The financial Services Authority has issued a number of warnings to 
shareholders regarding boiler room scams. Over the last year many 
companies have become aware that shareholders have received 
unsolicited phone calls or correspondence concerning investment 
matters. These are typically from overseas based “brokers” who target 
Uk shareholders, offering to sell them what often turn out to be 
worthless or high risk shares in US or Uk investments. These operations 
are commonly known as boiler rooms. These brokers can be very 
persistent and extremely persuasive. Shareholders are advised to be very 
cautious of unsolicited advice, offers to buy shares at a discount or offers 
of free Company reports. If you receive any unsolicited investment advice:

obtain the correct name of the person and organisations;
check they are authorised by the fsa by looking the firm up on  
www.fsa.gov.uk/register;
report the matter to the fsa either by calling 0845 606 1234 or visit  
www.moneymadeclear.fsa.gov.uk;
if the caller persists, hang up.

Details of the share dealing facilities sponsored by the Company are 
included in Company mailings and are on the Company website. 

The Company’s website is www.hikma.com and the registered 
office is 13 Hanover Square, London w1S 1Hw. Telephone number  
+ 44 207 399 2760.

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Hikma PHarmaceuticals Plc

west-ward PHarmaceutical corPoration

registered in england and wales number 5557934

registered office: 
13 Hanover square 
london w1s 1Hw  
uk

telephone: +44 (0)20 7399 2760  
Facsimile: +44 (0)20 7399 2761  
e-mail: investors@hikma.uk.com 

465 industrial way west  
eatontown 
new Jersey 07724  
usa

telephone: +1 732 542 1191  
Facsimile: +1 732 542 6150

Hikma PHarmaceuticals limited

Hikma Farmacêutica s.a.

P.o. box 182400  
11118 amman  
Jordan

telephone: +962 6 5802900  
Facsimile: +962 6 5827102

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uk

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Portugal

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