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BUILDING FOR  
THE FUTURE

Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC  
Annual Report 2016

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Contents

Strategic report

Overview
IFC / At a glance

Our business
2 / Chairman and Chief Executive’s statement
4 / Our investment case
16 / Market review
18 / Our strategy and 
20 / Our key performance indicators

Business and financial review
22 / Injectables
26 / Generics
30 / Branded
34 / Group performance

Sustainability
38 / Our approach to sustainability
40 / Meeting healthcare needs
42 / Promoting good business ethics
44 / Supporting our communities
46 / Enabling our people
48 / Minimising our environmental impact

Risk and control
52 / Risk and control

Corporate governance

63 / Message from our Chair
64 / Corporate governance at a glance
68 / Board of Directors
74 / Executive Committee
76 / Governance report
82 / Committee reports
104 / Remuneration report
136 / Directors’ report

We are a leading global specialty pharmaceutical 
company, generating revenue of around $2.0 billion 
in 2016. We have a balanced business model, 
comprising three strong businesses that are well-
diversified by geography and product. We have 
operations in more than 50 countries across three 
continents, employing 8,500 people globally.

Our primary objective is to improve lives by providing 
patients with high-quality, affordable medicines  
while creating long-term value for shareholders and 
building a sustainable business for our employees  
and communities.

Financial highlights 2016

Revenue

$1,950m

Core operating profit1

$419m

Reported operating profit

$302m

EBITDA2

$473m

Financial statements

140 / Independent auditors’ report
148 / Consolidated financial statements
153 / Notes to the consolidated financial statements
200 / Company financial statements
203 / Notes to the Company financial statements

Shareholder information
210 / Shareholder information
212 / Principal Group Companies – Advisers

1.  Core results are presented to show the underlying 

performance of the Group, excluding amortisation of 
intangible assets other than software and the exceptional 
items set out in note 5

2.  Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation

Profit attributable to shareholders

$155m

Dividend per share

33 cents

Basic earnings per share

66.5 cents

At a glance

A FOUNDATION FOR  
THE FUTURE

We develop, manufacture and market a broad range of branded and non-branded 
generic pharmaceutical products across the United States (US), the Middle East and 
North Africa (MENA) and Europe. We are also a leading licensing partner in MENA. 
Our operations span more than 50 countries and are conducted through three 
business segments.

Our business segments

Injectables
Our Injectables business sells 
specialised generic injectable 
products globally, with state-of-the-
art manufacturing facilities in the 
US and Europe.

Generics
Our Generics business sells 
non-injectable generic products  
in the US, with an increasingly 
differentiated portfolio and pipeline. 

Branded
Our Branded business sells branded 
generics and in-licensed innovative 
products across the MENA and  
other emerging markets. 

Highlights

Highlights

Highlights

•  A leading global manufacturer  

of sterile injectables

•  US Food and Drug 

Administration (FDA)  
approved facilities in the US, 
Portugal and Germany

•  A range of manufacturing 

capabilities, including sterile 
liquid, powder, lyophilised  
and cytotoxic products

•  Broad product portfolio  

including controlled substances, 
anti-infective, cardiovascular  
and oncology products

•  201 products in 571 dosage 

forms and strengths

•  Key products include: fentanyl, 
glycopyrrolate, neostigmine, 
nicardipine, and thiotepa

•  Seventh largest manufacturer  
of non-injectable generics in  
the US market

•  Large portfolio of 

differentiated products

•  State-of-the-art facilities in  
the US with a broad range 
of capabilities

•  Utilises our lower-cost US 
FDA-approved facilities in  
Jordan and Saudi Arabia

•  109 products in 375 dosage 

forms and strengths

•  Key products include: amoxicillin, 

buprenorphine, butalbital, 
acetaminophen & caffeine, 
colchicine, and fluticasone

•  Fifth largest pharmaceutical 
manufacturer in the MENA

•  Nearly 2,000 sales people 
targeting physicians and 
pharmacists across the region

•  Strong anti-infective franchise 

and increasing focus on 
cardiovascular, diabetes and 
central nervous system 
(CNS) products

•  US FDA-approved manufacturing 

facilities in Jordan and 
Saudi Arabia

•  397 products in 1,235 dosage 

forms and strengths

•  Key products include Amoclan®, 
Blopress®, Omnicef®, Prograf® 
and Suprax®

Find out more
Business segments
To find out more about how we have 
performed in each of our businesses,  
go to the business and financial review.

Injectables 22

Generics 26

Branded 30

Key

29 manufacturing  
plants in 11 countries

7 R&D centres

United States

62%

of Group revenue

MENA 

33%

of Group revenue

Europe and rest of the world

5%

of Group revenue

In the US, we have more than 2,000 
employees. Our large state-of-the-art 
manufacturing facilities – one for sterile 
injectables and two for oral solids – supply 
a broad range of products to patients in 
the US market.

Hikma has nearly 5,000 employees in  
the MENA. We have local manufacturing 
facilities in seven markets and sales and 
marketing teams detailing doctors and 
pharmacists across 17 markets.

Hikma has nearly 700 employees in Europe 
– primarily in Portugal, Germany and Italy –  
where we have injectable manufacturing 
facilities. These facilities supply injectable 
products to our global markets. 

Revenue by business segment

Revenue by region 

Injectables 

  Generics 
  Branded 
  Others 

$781m
$604m 
$556m
$9m

  United States 
  MENA  
  Europe and 

$1,211m
$641m

rest of the world 

$98m

 
 
 
 
OUR STRONG  
INVESTMENT CASE

Diversified business model

Established commercial capabilities

Strong global portfolio across  
diverse markets

Experienced R&D teams and a large,  
differentiated pipeline

High-quality global manufacturing  
footprint and efficient operations

Experienced management teams  
with a proven track record

IS CREATING LONG-TERM 
SUSTAINABLE VALUE

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Corporate governanceFinancial statementsStrategic reportAnnual Report 2016Chairman and Chief Executive’s statement

BUILDING FOR THE FUTURE

We have a long history of improving lives  
by providing a reliable supply of high-quality, 
affordable medicines to doctors and patients. 
This was our founder’s vision and I am pleased to 
be carrying this on today. To achieve this in a 
fast-changing world, we need to be extremely 
competitive, agile and entrepreneurial.

A year of transformation
2016 was a year of transformation as we re-balanced  
and strengthened our business to position ourselves  
for future growth. As a result of these actions, I am 
pleased to say that our business has never been in  
better shape strategically. Despite some challenging 
trading conditions in 2016, we grew by 35% to reach 
revenue of around $2.0 billion.

We have a clear strategy for growth, which centres on 
optimising our current portfolio, developing our people, 
deepening our investment in product development, 
expanding our manufacturing capabilities and looking for 
new M&A opportunities. As a well-diversified organisation, 
we are positioned to capture significant new opportunities 
and enter new markets, while continuing to grow in our 
traditional regions, the US and the MENA.

Strategic partnerships and M&A
We started the year with the completion of the Roxane 
Laboratories acquisition (now West-Ward Columbus),  
our largest and most significant acquisition to date, 
establishing us as a top ten US generics manufacturer.  
The integration of this acquisition and the successful 
ANDA filing for generic Advair were two of the key 
achievements of 2016.

In addition to this acquisition, we formed new strategic 
partnerships and expanded our relationship with some  
of our existing partners. This included broadening our 
agreement with Basilea Pharmaceutica International Ltd  
to be their exclusive licensing, supply and distribution 
partner in the MENA for their anti-infective Cresemba®. 
We also strengthened our partnership with Vectura with 
the signing of a US development and licence agreement 
for a generic long acting beta-agonist (LABA) for the 
treatment of asthma and COPD delivered using Vectura’s 
proprietary dry powder inhalation technology and device.

In 2016, we also made investments through our venture 
capital arm, Hikma Ventures, in Propeller Health, the 
leading digital solution for respiratory medicine, and  
in Chrono Therapeutics for their wearable transdermal 
smoking cessation device.

These types of partnerships and selective investments in 
innovative new technologies, in addition to strategic M&A, 
will remain vital to the business as we move forward.

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Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLCCreating value for shareholders
We remain committed to creating value for our 
shareholders. Since Hikma listed on the London Stock 
Exchange in 2005 through to the end of 2016, we have 
delivered a total shareholder return of 343%. We are 
delighted with this performance, which exceeds that of 
the FTSE 250 index and the FTSE Pharmaceutical index, 
whose total shareholder return was 154% and 119% 
respectively over the same period. We have been able to 
achieve this in a manner that is transparent, ethical and 
sustainable. To that end, I am proud that we continue  
to be recognised by the FTSE4Good as a leader in good 
Environmental, Governance and Sustainability practices.

Looking ahead
As we look to 2017 and beyond, I believe that we have 
never been in a better position to deliver on the promise 
of our mission to provide high-quality, affordable medicines 
to people who need them. We’ve brought some excellent 
new talent into the business in 2016, and we continue  
to invest in the development and welfare of our people.  
I would like to thank my Hikma colleagues in all the  
parts of the world where we operate for their steadfast 
commitment and continued hard work.

Said Darwazah
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

Strengthening our portfolio
Across the Group, we have continued to optimise our 
product portfolio, prioritising products with the greatest 
promise and rationalising those that have become less 
attractive. New product introductions have also enhanced 
our portfolio in 2016, as we launched more than 
200 products in different dosage forms and strengths 
globally, including the re-introduction of the products  
that came with our acquisition of Bedford Laboratories 
in 2014.

We have large and exciting pipelines for all of our 
businesses, with approximately 1,000 products in different 
dosage forms and strengths pending regulatory approval 
and around 400 in our development pipeline globally.  
It is imperative that we continue to invest in pipeline 
replenishment to underpin sustainable long-term growth 
and the investments we have been making in R&D support 
this. The development of generic Advair, which we hope 
will be approved in 2017, is an excellent example of our 
strategic focus on differentiated products.

Adding capacity
With strong demand for our currently marketed products 
and a sizeable pipeline, we are investing to ensure we 
have the capacity to continue delivering as we grow.  
In particular, we have significantly increased our sterile 
injectables capacity, transferring high-quality machinery 
and equipment from the Bedford acquisition to our 
various sites in Portugal, Germany and the US.

This investment will enable us to quickly and efficiently 
execute our medium to long-term product launch 
programme and expand across all of our markets.

Driving better collaboration and efficiencies
We made good strides in 2016 to improve our operating 
processes and systems so we can do things better and 
faster. This includes the transfer of a number of members 
of our management team from across our geographies  
to our Group headquarters in London. This will enable 
greater collaboration between our businesses, as well as 
improving the speed and efficiency of decision making.

Across all of our markets we are focusing on efficiency.  
In HR and IT this has meant the introduction of new 
communications and management systems designed  
to improve connectivity and collaboration. At our 
29 manufacturing facilities in 11 countries around the 
world, we are seeking to drive continuous manufacturing 
efficiencies while maintaining quality. Our sales teams 
have been effectively improving resource deployment and 
increasing productivity, enabling us to better and more 
cost-effectively meet the needs of doctors and patients.

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DIVERSIFIED  
BUSINESS MODEL

Our business is well-diversified by geography and product.

Our inputs

Financial
Capital investment in 
R&D, manufacturing 
facilities and M&A 
enable us to expand  
our product portfolio, 
technical capabilities, 
geographic reach and 
manufacturing capacity.

People
We have a highly 
skilled, diverse and 
effective workforce. 
Through continuous 
training of our people 
and by hiring new 
talent, we secure our 
future development.

Values
We are committed to 
conducting business 
ethically and strive to 
achieve the highest-
quality standards.  
This approach helps 
ensure our business 
is sustainable.

Relationships
Strong relationships  
with regulators and 
health authorities across 
all of our markets, and 
successful collaborations 
with industry partners, 
enable us to achieve  
our growth objectives.

Capabilities
We have extensive 
manufacturing 
capabilities across  
our global markets 
focused on operational 
excellence and efficiency.

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Our mission
Providing patients 
with better access 
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Develop and innovate:
We are developing broad and differentiated portfolios of generic, 
branded generic and in-licensed products through internal R&D, 
co-development partnerships, licensing agreements and acquisitions.

Manufacture and maintain quality:
We are committed to maintaining the highest-quality standards in all  
of our manufacturing facilities. We have 29 plants across the Group  
that supply our global markets with a broad range of injectable and 
non-injectable products, including 12 US FDA-approved facilities and  
nine EU-approved facilities.

Market across geographies:
We actively promote, sell and distribute our products in our markets 
through experienced sales and marketing teams. In the MENA region, 
nearly 2,000 representatives market our brands to doctors and pharmacists, 
while our sales teams in the US and Europe are selling to a broad range 
of customers including the leading wholesalers, pharmacy chains, 
governments and hospital purchasing organisations.

The value we create

Patient benefits
Our high-quality, affordable 
generic medicines benefit 
patients across our markets.

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Employee benefits
By focusing on the 
empowerment and 
development of our people,  
we provide long and rewarding 
careers for our talented and 
diverse workforce.

Shareholder returns
Economic and financial  
returns are reinvested for 
future growth.

Sustainable business
By conducting our business well 
and acting responsibly, we are 
benefiting our employees and 
our communities.

To find out more,  
see page 38 to 51.

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How we are different

Our commitment to quality
Quality has been the founding principle of 
Hikma – our culture, people, processes and 
facilities reflect this commitment and enable 
us to ensure the safety of our products. 
Embedding the highest-possible quality 
standards within our business ensures our 
strategic priorities are delivered, while 
maintaining a transparent and ethical  
culture across the Group.

Our global footprint
Our presence today spans more than  
50 countries across the globe. We have 
leading market positions in the US and the 
MENA, where our differentiated operating 
model, with strong, established local 
businesses in each of our markets,  
enables us to capture attractive 
growth opportunities.

Our differentiated portfolio
We are continuously developing our  
large and broad global product portfolio  
to address patients’ evolving needs. Across 
our businesses we are increasing our focus 
on products with one or more layers of 
differentiation including innovative 
in-licensed products, first-to-market  
generics, hard-to-manufacture  
products and complex products.

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ESTABLISHED COMMERCIAL 
CAPABILITIES

Hikma operates in attractive markets with significant growth 
opportunities. Our strong commercial capabilities are enabling  
us to successfully leverage our global portfolio to drive growth.

Our sales and marketing team of close to 2,000 people across  
the MENA supports our position as the fifth largest pharmaceutical 
manufacturer in the region and the largest regional player.  
We are the seventh largest pharmaceutical manufacturer  
in the US, with nationwide sales coverage. 

Sales and marketing employees

2,147

2,164

2,147

2,089

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STRONG GLOBAL PORTFOLIO 
ACROSS DIVERSE MARKETS

We have a broad global product portfolio, with over 700 products  
in approximately 2,200 dosage forms and strengths, across multiple 
therapeutic categories. This is a competitive advantage, creating a 
leading presence in key markets and strategically positioning us to 
capture opportunities in a dynamic market environment.

Good momentum in new product launches, with an increasing focus  
on more differentiated and complex products, is enabling us to meet 
patient demand for a wider range of high-quality, affordable medicines.

Products on the market

707

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582

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EXPERIENCED R&D 
TEAMS AND A LARGE, 
DIFFERENTIATED PIPELINE

Through increased investment and recent strategic acquisitions,  
we have developed and strengthened our R&D capabilities to 
support sustainable long-term growth. We have dedicated and 
experienced R&D teams, with the ability to execute and replenish  
our large and growing product pipeline.

We have close to 1,000 products pending approval from global 
regulatory authorities and approximately 400 products under  
active development. We have the expertise and resources to focus  
on more complex and differentiated products across a range of 
therapeutic categories, dosage forms and delivery systems.

R&D expenditure* and  
product-related investment  
($) (million)

$139m

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HIGH-QUALITY GLOBAL 
MANUFACTURING FOOTPRINT 
AND EFFICIENT OPERATIONS

Hikma has an extensive and well-established manufacturing 
footprint. We operate 29 facilities in 11 countries, across  
the US, Europe and the MENA, 12 of which are approved by  
the US FDA and nine of which are EU-approved. The strategic 
investment we have made in our manufacturing capabilities  
and capacity has created a strong competitive advantage  
and enabled us to capture significant market opportunities.

Quality is critical to our success and our excellent track record  
of regulatory compliance has made us a trusted partner to 
our customers.

Number of production employees

4,904

4,904

3,986

3,896

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EXPERIENCED 
MANAGEMENT  
TEAMS WITH A PROVEN 
TRACK RECORD

Our experienced management teams have a long history of  
delivering strong growth. Since listing on the London Stock Exchange  
in 2005, we have grown revenue at a compound annual rate of 20%, 
from $262 million to around $2.0 billion in 2016. Over the same  
period, Hikma’s market capitalisation has increased from $0.9 billion to  
$5.6 billion, firmly establishing Hikma as a leading global pharmaceutical 
company, and we have delivered a total shareholder return of 343%.

We continue to set ourselves ambitious targets for future growth,  
which will be delivered through strong organic growth and further 
strategic acquisitions.

Revenue ($) (million)

$1,950m

1,950

1,489

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Corporate governanceFinancial statementsStrategic reportAnnual Report 2016Market review

UNDERSTANDING  
GLOBAL HEALTHCARE

The global pharmaceutical market continues to grow and is expected to  
reach $1.5 trillion by 2021, growing at between 4% and 7% per annum.1 
Despite a slowdown in economic growth worldwide, long-term demographic 
trends and changing lifestyles are continuing to drive increased demand  
for healthcare globally. At the same time, governments in both developed  
and emerging markets are focused on managing their healthcare budgets, 
which is increasing the generics’ share of the pharmaceutical market. Strong 
demand for high-quality, affordable generics is expected to continue to grow.

Outlook in our markets

Hikma is present in over 50 countries, with the US and  
the MENA region being our largest markets. The US 
pharmaceutical market is expected to reach $612 billion 
by 2020, growing at a compound annual growth rate 
(CAGR) of approximately 7%.2 The US generics market  
is the largest in the world and around 90% of drugs 
dispensed in the US are generics.3 Generic uptake  
is being driven by patent expiries of branded drugs, 
pro-generic policy reforms and governments’ focus  
on affordable healthcare.

At $32 billion,4 the MENA region represents around  
3% of the global pharmaceutical market. Growth in the 
MENA pharmaceutical market slowed in 2016 due to the 
impact of prolonged low oil prices and political instability. 
Whilst growth is forecast to pick up as oil prices continue 
on a gradual upward trajectory, this slow recovery is likely 
to impact pharmaceutical spending. Given the importance 
of healthcare access for maintaining social stability and 
economic diversification, the slowdown in expenditure is 
not expected to persist. Cutbacks in healthcare may also 
pave the way for more affordable and sustainable medical 
solutions in the coming years.

Below are the four key macro trends that we believe are 
having the most impact on the generic pharmaceutical 
markets where we operate.

1. An ageing population and  
shifting behaviours

Scientific advances and improved access to healthcare  
are contributing to a rise in life expectancy and increasing 
the proportion of elderly people worldwide. According  
to United Nations’ projections, the world’s population is 
expected to grow by more than 1 billion people by 2030, 
with the number of people over the age of 60 expected 
to rise by 500 million to 1.4 billion. At the same time, 
changes in diet and activity patterns over the last 20 years, 
with lifestyles becoming more sedentary, have contributed 
to a doubling of global obesity rates among adults and 
tripling among children. These changes in demographics 
and lifestyles are contributing to an increase in chronic 
illnesses such as cancer, diabetes, heart disease and 
respiratory conditions.

“Hikma’s strategy in the MENA is aligned  
to the market trends. Over the last few  
years, we have been rapidly developing our 
product portfolio in the fast growing chronic 
disease categories, while maintaining our 
large portfolio of anti-infective products.  
Our diverse product range, strong R&D 
capabilities and extensive commercial 
presence will ensure we are well positioned 
to meet the changing needs of patients.”

Mazen Darwazah
Executive Vice Chairman, Chief Executive of MENA and  
Emerging Markets

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Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLCThe shift in disease patterns is especially marked in  
the MENA region. Whilst infectious diseases remain  
more prevalent, chronic illnesses are expected to rise 
disproportionately fast. Diabetes is expected to be the 
fastest growing disease in MENA, with cancer and 
cardiovascular diseases also forecast to grow rapidly.5

2. Global rise in healthcare spending and 
increased generic uptake

The increased demand for high-quality healthcare  
around the world as a result of ageing populations and 
changing behaviours has translated into rising healthcare 
costs. Due to the need for governments to contain these 
costs, generics are expected to continue taking a larger 
share of the total global pharmaceutical spend, increasing 
from 27% ($261 billion) in 2012 to 36% ($421 billion)  
by 2017, at a CAGR of 10%.6

In the US, patent expiries, pro-generic healthcare reforms 
and increased acceptance of generic drugs by patients 
and healthcare professionals will continue to grow the 
generic pharmaceutical market. Generics already account 
for the vast majority of prescription medicine usage and 
the percentage of all dispensed prescriptions is expected 
to rise from 90% to 92% by 2021.7

While many of the growth economies are improving 
access to healthcare, governments, healthcare insurers 
and consumers in both developed and developing 
countries will continue to look for ways to control spending.

“In an increasingly cost-conscious environment, 

we are well-positioned to meet patient 
needs as one of the largest suppliers of 
high-quality, affordable medicines. At the 
same time, we are working to address 
significant medical needs by focusing  
our development activities on complex 
generic products that require advanced 
manufacturing technology.”

Riad Mishlawi
EU Vice President and Global Head of Injectables

3. Increasing pressure on pharmaceutical 
pricing in the US

Pricing pressure continued to increase across global 
pharmaceutical markets in 2016, and in particular in the 
US, as a result of customer and competitor consolidation 
and the political environment. Against a broader backdrop 
of steadily rising healthcare costs, there has also been 
increased scrutiny on drug pricing in the US by the 
government, media and consumers. We expect this 
scrutiny to continue in 2017 as political pressures  
mount and healthcare payers step up initiatives  
to impose price cuts.

“The current market environment in the US  
is creating an opportunity for companies  
that can provide high-quality medicines  
at affordable prices. This dynamic is also 
increasing the importance of scale and 
differentiation. It is more important than  
ever to have a large and differentiated 
product offering, quality assurance and  
a competitive cost structure; all of which 
allow for long-term value creation.”

Mike Raya
Chief Executive Officer, West-Ward Pharmaceuticals

4. Economic uncertainty in MENA

Many markets in the MENA region continue to be 
impacted by political and economic instability. In the  
Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) markets, the effects of  
a weakened oil sector have become increasingly visible 
and markets in North Africa have seen their currencies 
weaken substantially. The long-term growth outlook is 
nonetheless still positive with the gradual rebalancing  
of oil prices, governments’ prioritisation of healthcare 
expenditure and government initiatives to improve  
pricing and speed up product registrations expected  
to underpin growth.

1.  Quintiles IMS: Outlook for Global Medicines through 2021 (December 2016)
2.  Quintiles IMS: Strategic Market Review for Hikma Pharma (November 2016)
3.  Quintiles IMS: Outlook for Global Medicines through 2021 (December 2016)
4.  BMI Research: Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare outlook for 2017: MENA (November 2016)
5.  PWC: Pharma Emerging Markets 2.0 2013
6.  Deloitte: Global Life Sciences Outlook 2016
7.  Quintiles IMS: Outlook for Global Medicines through 2021 (December 2016)

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DELIVERING ON 
OUR STRATEGY

Our strategy is to deliver high-quality and 
affordable generic and branded generic 
medicines to patients by:

 – strengthening our position as a leading  

non-injectable generics company in the US;

 – maintaining our position as a top three generic 
injectables company in the US and expanding 
in existing and new markets; and

 – maintaining our position as the leading 

regional player in the MENA and expanding  
in new emerging markets.

We are delivering our strategy through our  
key strategic priorities and measuring our 
performance with relevant key performance 
indicators (KPIs).

Find out more
Our strategy and key 
performance indicators

To find out more about how we 
have performed in each of our 
business segments, go to the 
business and financial review.

Injectables 22

Generics 26

Branded 30

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Strategic priorities

Maximise portfolio potential  
across our markets

We are maximising the potential of our  
marketed products, leveraging our skilled  
sales and marketing teams and building  
on our strong customer relationships.

Optimise operations  
and drive efficiencies

We are investing in high-quality  
manufacturing facilities to improve the  
efficiency of our processes, while maintaining 
tight control of overheads, general and 
administrative and other operating expenses.

Develop a differentiated product 
portfolio by building best-in-class 
R&D capabilities

We are enhancing our product offering and 
strengthening our competitive position by 
investing in our in-house R&D capabilities  
and external partnerships to develop 
differentiated products.

Attract and develop  
talent across the Group

We are investing in the training and 
development of our people, while hiring 
talented new employees to support our  
future growth plans.

Use M&A and capital  
investment to accelerate  
organic growth opportunities

We are investing to expand our product 
portfolio, technological capabilities, geographic 
reach and manufacturing capacity through 
capital investment and M&A.

Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC2016 highlights

KPIs

Principal risks

Outlook

•  Group revenue of around $2.0 billion
•  Injectables revenue growth of 10%
•  Branded revenue down 2%, and up  

5% in constant currency

•  Generics revenue of $604 million,  
including the consolidation of  
ten months of West-Ward Columbus

Group revenue ($m)

$1,950

•  Product quality: risk of 
not meeting required 
quality standards
•  Operating in the 

MENA and emerging 
markets: risk of 
business disruptions

•  Group revenue of $2.2 billion 

in constant currency
•  Injectables revenue of 

$800 million to $825 million
•  Branded revenue growth in 
the mid-single digits in 
constant currency
•  Generics revenue of  
around $800 million

•  Continue to invest in  

quality across our facilities
•  Ongoing implementation of 
cost control programmes 
across the Group

•  Continued execution and 

replenishment of our product 
pipeline across our markets
•  Targeting $170 million of R&D 
investment across the Group

•  Product quality: risk  
of regulatory action
•  Industry earnings:  
risk of regulatory 
interventions, 
unpredictable drug 
approval timings and 
difficult to anticipate 
competitor strategies 
and pricing

•  API sourcing: risk of 
difficulty obtaining 
and/or maintaining 
adequate levels of API
•  Industry earnings: risk 
of unpredictable drug 
approval patterns

•  Organisational  

•  Conduct development 

growth: risk of not 
maintaining adequate 
talent acquisition 
strategies, organisation 
structure and/or 
management 
processes

programmes across the Group 
as part of succession planning
•  Implement various modules  
in the new Human Capital 
Management System in  
some regions

•  Recruit across our businesses 

to support growth

•  Good control of overheads and  
operating costs across the Group
•  Strong growth in Injectables profit
•  Significantly improved Branded profitability  

in constant currency

•  Began programme to review MENA  

facilities to improve efficiencies

•  Achieved significant cost savings of over 
$35 million within West-Ward Columbus

Group profit before 
tax ($m)

$210

•  Total investment of $139 million in R&D and 
product-related investments (7% of revenue)

•  Significantly strengthened in-house R&D 
capabilities with West-Ward Columbus 
acquisition

•  First-generic-to-market for key products  

in Algeria, Egypt, GCC and US

•  Launched a first-to-file injectable generic, 

levoleucovorin, in the US

•  Six approvals of former Bedford products
•  Launched first biosimilar monoclonal 
antibody in Saudi Arabia, RemsimaTM

•  Progressed our ‘Women  

Empowerment’ programme

•  Launched talent reviews across the Group  
to identify high-performers at all levels
•  Initiated a succession planning process  

across key Group functions

•  Transferred a number of key employees from 
across the Group to our London headquarters 
to enhance global collaboration

Product approvals

343

Product submissions

188

Number of 
employees with 
length of service of 
more than five years

4,598

•  Completed acquisition of  
West-Ward Columbus

•  Completed acquisition of EUP in Egypt
•  Invested $122 million of capital expenditure 

across the Group

•  Progressed expansion of injectables  

facility in Portugal

Return on invested 
capital (%)

10.6

•  Acquisitions: risk  
of misjudging key 
elements of an 
acquisition, failing  
to integrate assets, 
financing-related  
risks and operating 
expenses

•  Continue to evaluate 

investment opportunities  
in new and existing markets

•  Complete new oncology 

facility in Portugal

To find out more about our 
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MEASURING 
OUR 
PROGRESS

Find out more
Our strategy and key 
performance indicators

To find out more about how  
we’ve performed in each of  
our business segments, go to  
the business and financial review.

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Branded 30

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Group  
revenue ($m) 

Group profit  
before tax ($m) 

$1,950

$210

1,489

1,440

1,356

1,109

1,950

362

318

298

210

132

12

13

14

15

16

12

13

14

15

16

Total annual revenue 
generated across all 
businesses within  
the Group

Total annual profit before  
tax generated by the Group

This measures our ability  
to extract value from our 
product portfolio across  
our global markets

This measures our ability  
to grow revenue, deliver 
efficiencies and ensure  
cost control, while 
maintaining high-quality 
manufacturing facilities

Group revenue growth  
of 35% primarily reflects  
a good performance by  
the Injectables business  
and the consolidation of  
ten months of revenue  
from West-Ward Columbus

The decrease in Group profit 
before tax reflects growth in 
core Group operating profit, 
offset by a significant increase 
in exceptional items, primarily 
related to the West-Ward 
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Product  
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188

Employees with more 
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Return on invested 
capital (%) 

4,598

10.6%

362

343

298

505

417

389

3,674

3,736

2,899

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216

2,107

188

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16

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15

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The number of products 
approved by regulatory 
authorities across the Group 

The number of products 
submitted to regulatory 
authorities for approval 
across the Group

The number of employees 
who have been employed 
by the Group for more than 
five years

Operating profit after 
interest and tax divided by 
invested capital (calculated 
as total equity plus total  
debt and obligations  
under finance leases)

This measures our ability  
to successfully execute 
our product pipeline  
across the Group

This measures our R&D 
capabilities in new  
product development  
across the Group

This measures our ability  
to retain a talented work 
force across the Group

This measures our efficiency 
in allocating capital to 
profitable investments

We are maintaining a  
high level of product 
approvals through  
increased investment in  
R&D and a continuous 
improvement in the  
quality of our filings

The decrease in the number 
of product submissions is 
primarily due to lower 
submissions in Europe  
and MENA

An increase in the number  
of employees with a length 
of service above five years 
reflects the success of our 
initiatives to attract and 
retain talented employees 

The decrease in return on 
invested capital reflects the 
significant investment of 
$1.5 billion made to acquire 
West-Ward Columbus in 
2016, which will drive returns 
over the longer term

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DELIVERING STRONG GROWTH 
AND INVESTING IN PIPELINE 
DEVELOPMENT

Maximise 
portfolio 
potential across 
our markets

Optimise 
operations and 
drive efficiencies

• Maintained very  
strong operating  
margin through a  
focus on higher value 
products and increased 
operational efficiencies

• Delivered Injectables 

revenue growth of 10%

• US revenue up 11%, 

reflecting good demand 
across our broad 
portfolio and new 
product launches, 
including Bedford 
products

• MENA revenue up 5% 
in constant currency

• Europe revenue up 15%

Develop a 
differentiated 
product portfolio 
by building 
best-in-class  
R&D capabilities

• More than doubled 
investment in R&D

• Launched 79 products 
in different dosage 
forms and strengths, 
including six former 
Bedford products

• Submitted 86 products 
in different dosage 
forms and strengths 
across our markets

• Deliver global Injectables 
revenue in the range  
of $800 million to 
$825 million

• Continue to invest in 
quality and drive 
operating efficiencies

• Continue to increase 
investment in R&D  
and to focus on 
differentiated products

Attract and 
develop talent 
across the Group

• Successfully integrated 
R&D employees across 
various locations

Use M&A  
and capital 
investment  
to accelerate 
organic growth 
opportunities 

• Invested to expand 

capacity and capabilities 
in our facilities in the  
US and Europe

• Conduct behavioural 

• Evaluate potential to 

expand in new markets 
and invest in new 
technologies

competency assessments 
for senior leaders as  
part of our succession 
management process

• Continue strengthening 
the Injectables team for 
future growth through 
new hires

Ensuring sustainable long-term growth

Measuring our performance

Revenue ($m)

Core operating margin1 (%)

Marketed products

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710

16

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43.5

43.9

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64.7%
340
43.5%

2016

607
91
83
781

2015
710
449
63.2%
312
43.9%

78%
12%
10%

Constant 
currency 
change
+11%
+14%
+1.5pp
11%
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77%
13%
10%

Change 
+10%
+12%
+1.5pp
+9%
-0.4pp

2015

546
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•  Launched 9 Bedford products by the end of 2016 and 
on target to launch a total of 20 Bedford products by  
the end of 2017

•  Expect Injectables revenue to be in the range of 
$800 million to $825 million in 2017 and core 
operating margin to be in the high 30s after  
a further step-up in R&D investment

European Injectables revenue was $83 million in 2016, up 
15% and up 17% in constant currency, reflecting strong 
growth in sales of our own products and good demand 
for our contract manufacturing services.

Injectables gross profit increased to $505 million in  
2016, compared with $449 million in 2015. Gross  
margin increased to 64.7%, compared with 63.2%  
in 2015. The continued strong gross margin reflects a 
favourable product mix in the US due to the contribution 
from higher value products, an improvement in the sales 
mix in the MENA and operating efficiencies in Europe.

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Summary financial highlights – Injectables

$ million
Revenue
Gross profit
Gross margin
Core operating profit
Core operating margin

Injectables revenue by region

US
MENA
Europe and ROW
Total

2016 highlights:
•  Global Injectables revenue of $781 million, up 10% 

from 2015 and up 11% in constant currency

•  Strong core operating margin of 43.5%, even with  

a significant increase in R&D spend

In 2016, global Injectables revenue grew by 10% to 
$781 million. In constant currency, global Injectables 
revenue increased by 11%.

Of this total, US Injectables revenue was $607 million,  
up 11% from $546 million in 2015. This strong growth 
reflected good demand across our broad product portfolio 
and new product launches, including former Bedford 
products, which more than offset increased competition 
on other products.

During 2016, MENA Injectables revenue was $91 million, 
compared with $92 million in 2015. In constant currency, 
revenue increased by 5%, reflecting good growth in  
most markets, which more than compensated for lower 
revenue in Algeria. In February 2016, we completed  
the acquisition of EIMC United Pharmaceuticals (EUP) in 
Egypt, adding a local injectables manufacturing facility 
and significantly enhancing our oncology business.

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growth in 2017, with strong demand across our global 
portfolio and new product launches more than offsetting 
the impact of increased competition. We expect Injectables 
revenue to be in the range of $800 million to $825 million. 
We expect core operating margin to be in the high 30s in 
2017, which assumes a further step-up in R&D investment.

Core operating profit, which excludes the amortisation  
of intangible assets other than software and exceptional 
items, was $340 million in 2016, up from $312 million  
in 2015. Core operating margin was 43.5%, compared 
with 43.9% in 2015. The continued strength of the core 
operating margin is a result of the strong gross margin 
and operational efficiencies across the business. This 
margin was achieved even with a significant increase  
in R&D expense in 2016 as we invest in building our 
global injectables pipeline.

During 2016, the Injectables business launched a total  
of 79 products in different dosages and strengths across 
all markets, including 13 new products. The Injectables 
business also received a total of 127 regulatory approvals 
for products in different dosages and strengths across all 
regions and markets, 52 in the MENA, 54 in Europe and 
21 in the US.

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DELIVERING COST  
SAVINGS WHILST INVESTING 
IN PIPELINE DEVELOPMENT

Attract and 
develop talent 
across the Group

Develop a 
differentiated 
product portfolio 
by building 
best-in-class  
R&D capabilities

• Significantly 

• Successfully integrated 

employees from  
the newly acquired 
West-Ward Columbus 
business

Use M&A  
and capital 
investment  
to accelerate 
organic growth 
opportunities 

• Completed the 
acquisition of 
West-Ward Columbus 
– adding a large 
portfolio, rich pipeline, 
experienced R&D team 
and state-of-the art 
manufacturing facility

Maximise 
portfolio 
potential across 
our markets

Optimise 
operations and 
drive efficiencies

• Delivered revenue of 

$604 million, including  
the consolidation of ten 
months of revenue from 
West-Ward Columbus

• Implemented cost 
savings of over 
$35 million

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• Improve the mix of sales 
to increase profitability

• Continue to focus on 
operating efficiencies

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capabilities, adding a 
large and experienced 
team from West-Ward 
Columbus

• Launched 18 products 
in different dosage 
forms and strengths

• Submitted 71 products 
in different dosage 
forms and strengths

• Continue to launch 
products from our  
large and differentiated 
pipeline

• Obtain an approval for 

generic Advair

• Position the business for 
future growth through 
new hires and/or 
reorganisational changes

• Continue to pursue 
product acquisitions  
and new partnerships  
to enhance our pipeline

Ensuring sustainable long-term growth

Measuring our performance

Revenue ($m)

Core operating margin (%)

Marketed products

151

604

5.8

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Summary financial highlights – Generics
$ million
Revenue
Core Gross profit
Core Gross margin
Core operating profit
Core operating margin

2016 highlights:
•  Generics revenue of $604 million, up from $151 million 
in 2015, primarily reflecting the consolidation of ten 
months of West-Ward Columbus

•  Core operating profit of $35 million, in line with the 
most recent guidance, compared with $46 million  
in 2015, due to an anticipated reduction in the 
contribution from the legacy business and  
higher sales and marketing costs

2016
604
228
37.7%
35
5.8%

2015
151
89
58.9%
46
30.5%

Change 
+300%
+156%
-21.2pp
-24%
-24.7pp

•  Good progress with the West-Ward Columbus 

integration, achieving cost savings of over $35 million

•  Continue to expect Generics revenue of around 

$800 million in 2017 and a significant improvement  
in core operating profit

Generics revenue was $604 million in 2016. Our legacy 
Generics business contributed revenue of $130 million 
compared with $151 million in 2015. As expected, this 
was due to lower revenue from certain products and the 
required divestment of products in connection with the 
West-Ward Columbus acquisition, partially offset by 
steady growth in colchicine sales.

Following completion of the acquisition on 
29 February 2016, West-Ward Columbus contributed 
revenue of $477 million. This was below our expectations 
at the start of year, primarily due to delays in new product 
launches. It also reflects slower than expected volume 
growth from marketed products.

Generics gross profit was $196 million in 2016,  
compared with $89 million in 2015. Excluding the impact 
of exceptional items, core gross profit was $228 million. 
Gross margin was 32.5%, and core gross margin was 
37.7%, compared with 58.9% in 2015. The margin 
decline reflects the less favourable sales mix of the  
legacy business in 2016 and the high overhead costs  
of West-Ward Columbus.

Core Generics operating profit was $35 million in 2016, 
compared with $46 million in 2015, in line with our most 
recent guidance and after achieving over $35 million of 
cost savings. Core operating margin was 5.8%, compared 
with 30.5% in 2015, reflecting the lower gross margin, 
increased sales and marketing expenses and the high 
operating costs of the West-Ward Columbus business.

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$14 million in 2016 after the amortisation of intangible 
assets of $16 million and exceptional items of $33 million. 
The exceptional items primarily related to the West-Ward 
Columbus acquisition, comprising inventory-related 
adjustments of $27 million, integration and other costs of 
$9 million and the net gain from the divestment of certain 
legacy Generics products of $18 million. In addition, it 
reflects an adjustment of $15 million associated with the 
impairment and write-down of intangible assets related  
to co-development agreements entered into by our  
legacy business. 

During 2016, the Generics business launched 18 new 
products in different dosages and strengths and received 
18 approvals for products in different dosages and 
strengths. The Generics business also signed new  
licensing agreements for 4 new products. 

We continue to expect revenue for the Generics business 
to be around $800 million in 2017, with an improvement 
in the mix of sales and new product launches more  
than offsetting the impact of increased competition  
on the marketed portfolio and a reduction in contract 
manufacturing revenue. Certain new launches are 
expected to contribute around 15% of Generics  
revenue in 2017, primarily generic Advair, which is 
assumed to be launched in the second half of the year. 

We expect the profitability of the Generics business to 
significantly improve in 2017, driven by new product 
launches, an enhanced mix of sales and a continued  
focus on operating efficiencies.

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BUILDING ON OUR LEADING 
MARKET POSITIONS

Maximise 
portfolio 
potential 
across our 
markets

Optimise 
operations 
and drive 
efficiencies

Develop a 
differentiated 
product portfolio 
by building 
best-in-class  
R&D capabilities

Attract and develop talent 
across the Group

Use M&A  
and capital 
investment  
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improvement in 
constant currency, 
reflecting an 
improved product 
mix and tight cost 
control

• Revenue growth  
of 5% in constant 
currency

• Strong 

performances  
in most markets, 
particularly Algeria 
and Egypt, partially 
offset by slowdown 
in the GCC

• Deliver mid-single 

• Continue 

digit revenue 
growth in constant 
currency

improving core 
operating margin 
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• Launched the Hikma Young 

• Completed the 

in different dosage 
forms and strengths 
across our MENA 
markets

• Launched first generics 
in Algeria, Egypt and 
Saudi Arabia

• Submitted 90 products 
in different dosage 
forms and strengths

• Continue investing  
in new products, 
leveraging our local 
R&D centres to 
accelerate pipeline 
development

• Continue to attract new 
licensing agreements

Professional Excellence (HYPE) 
programme for new graduates  
and junior Hikma employees

• Conducted behavioural assessments 

for senior leaders as part of our 
succession management process

acquisition of EUP  
in Egypt

• Invested $31 million 
in maintaining and 
upgrading our plants 
across the MENA

• Establish a Hikma Academy in  
Jordan for delivering learning  
and development activities and 
conducting competency assessments

• Continue to evaluate 
M&A opportunities  
in existing and new 
emerging markets

• Introduce a new performance 

management system within the new 
Human Capital Management System

Ensuring sustainable long-term growth

Measuring our performance

Revenue ($m)

Core operating margin (%)

Marketed products

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$ million

Revenue

Gross profit
Gross margin
Core operating profit
Core operating margin

2016

556

282
50.7%
112
20.1%

2015

570

277
48.6%
118
20.7%

Change 

-2%

+2%
+2.1pp
-5%
-0.6pp

Constant 
currency  
change

+5%

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+3.6pp
+31%
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2016 Highlights
•  Branded revenue of $556 million, down 2% and  

up 5% in constant currency

•  Gross profit up 2% and up 13% in constant currency

•  Core operating profit of $112 million, down 5%, 

reflecting a negative impact of $42 million from adverse 
currency movements, primarily due to the devaluation 
of the Egyptian pound in November 2016

•  Core operating profit up 31% in constant currency  

due an improvement in sales mix and tight cost control

•  Core operating margin was 20.1% and 25.7%  
in constant currency, up 5.0 percentage points

•  Expect Branded revenue growth in constant currency  

to be in the mid-single digits in 2017

Branded revenue increased by 5% in 2016, before the 
impact of adverse movements in the Egyptian pound, 
Sudanese pound, Algerian dinar, Tunisian dinar and 
Moroccan dirham against the US dollar. On a reported 
basis, Branded revenue decreased by 2% to $556 million, 
compared with $570 million in 2015. The growth on a 
constant currency basis reflected a good performance 
across most of our markets as we focus on higher value 
products and pipeline execution. This was partially  
offset by a slowdown in the Gulf Cooperation  
Council (GCC) markets.

In our key markets of Algeria and Egypt, our businesses 
performed extremely well, delivering strong double-digit 
constant currency growth. This was driven by underlying 
market growth, an improvement in the sales mix and  
new product launches. In the GCC, which includes  
Saudi Arabia and the UAE, revenue was lower than  
in 2015, primarily due to economic uncertainty in  
the region which has slowed market growth.

During 2016, the Branded business launched a total of 
109 products in different dosages and strengths across  
all markets, including 19 new products. The Branded 
business also received 198 regulatory approvals across  
the region for products in different dosages and strengths.

Revenue from in-licensed products represented 39%  
of Branded revenue, compared with 40% in 2015.  
We launched 51 new in-licensed products during 2016, 
including three respiratory products and a number of OTC 
products licensed from Vitabiotics, which will help us to 
grow our portfolio of higher value products in key 
therapeutic categories.

On a reported basis, Branded gross profit increased by 2% 
to $282 million and gross margin was 50.7%, compared 
with 48.6% in 2015. In constant currency, gross profit 
increased by $36 million, or 13% and gross margin 
increased to 52.2%. This strong growth in profitability 
reflects an improvement in the mix of sales, through our 
focus on higher value products and tight cost control.

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intangibles of $8 million, decreased by 5% to $112 million 
and core operating margin was 20.1%, down from 20.7% 
in 2015. This primarily reflects a foreign exchange loss of 
$17 million, mainly as a result of the revaluation of the 
Group’s monetary assets and liabilities in Egypt following 
the devaluation of the Egyptian pound against the US 
dollar after the floating of the Egyptian pound on 
3 November 2016.

In constant currency, core operating profit grew by  
31% and core operating margin increased to 25.7%.  
This significant improvement in profitability is primarily 
due to the increase in gross profit, as well as tight control 
of operating expenses, improved inventory management  
and the benefit of restructuring measures undertaken  
in recent years.

In 2017, we expect Branded revenue to grow in the 
mid-single digits in constant currency, driven by underlying 
market growth and our focus on strategic products.

Taking into account exchange rate movements since the 
beginning of 2017, and assuming these rates prevail, we 
would expect reported Branded revenue to grow in the 
low-single digits and core operating margin to be broadly 
in line with 2016. This adverse currency impact is primarily 
due to the devaluation of the Egyptian pound against  
the US dollar by approximately 46%1.

Other businesses
Other businesses, which primarily comprise Arab Medical 
Containers, a manufacturer of plastic specialised medicinal 
sterile containers, International Pharmaceuticals Research 
Centre, which conducts bio-equivalency studies, and the 
API manufacturing division of Hikma Pharmaceuticals 
Limited Jordan, contributed revenue of $9 million in  
2016, in line with 2015. These other businesses made  
an operating loss of $2 million, compared with an 
operating loss of $5 million in 2015.

1.  On 3 March 2017, the Egyptian pound had devalued against the US dollar from its peg of 8.8 EGP:USD prior to 3 November 2016 

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DELIVERING A SOLID 
FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE

Group revenue increased by 35% to $1,950 million in 
2016 after the consolidation of ten months of revenue 
from West-Ward Columbus. Group gross profit was 
$986 million and Group core gross profit was 
$1,018 million, up from $818 million in 2015. Group 
gross margin was 50.6% and Group core gross margin 
was 52.2%, compared with 56.8% in 2015.

Group operating expenses increased by 57% to 
$684 million, compared with $437 million in 2015. Core 
Group operating expenses, excluding the amortisation  
of intangible assets other than software and exceptional 
items, increased by 46% to $599 million compared with 
$409 million in 2015. This increase was principally due to 
the consolidation of ten months of West-Ward Columbus, 
as well as an increase in R&D expenditure across the 
Group and a foreign exchange loss as a result of the 
devaluation of the Egyptian pound against the US dollar 
during 2016.

In 2016, amortisation of intangible assets other than 
software was $37 million, compared with $16 million in 
2015. The increase primarily resulted from the acquisition 
of West-Ward Columbus. Exceptional items included 
within operating expenses were $48 million, compared 
with $12 million in 2015. In 2016, exceptional items 
comprised acquisition and integration costs of $36 million, 
the net gain on divestment of certain legacy Generics 
products of $18 million, impairment and write down  
of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets  
of $34 million and the release of a contingent liability of 
$4 million. The paragraphs below address the Group’s 
main operating expenses in turn.

Sales and marketing expenses were $221 million 
compared with $172 million in 2015. Excluding the 
amortisation of intangible assets other than software, 
sales and marketing expenses were $184 million, or  
9% of revenue compared with $156 million, or 11% of 
revenue in 2015. The increase of $28 million was primarily 
due to the consolidation of West-Ward Columbus and  
the increased sales and promotional costs related to  
the branded salesforce we established in the US  
from July 2015.

General and administrative expenses increased by 
$44 million to $244 million in 2016. Excluding exceptional 
items related to the acquisition and integration costs, 
general and administrative expenses increased by 
$28 million, or 16%, primarily due to the consolidation  
of West-Ward Columbus.

We have significantly increased our R&D investment from 
$36 million in 2015 to $150 million in 2016. Excluding 
exceptional items core R&D expense was $126 million. 
Around half of the Group’s R&D expense was incurred  
in the development of our differentiated pipeline for  
the Generics business and we expect this investment to 
increase in 2017. R&D spend for the Injectables business 
was also higher in 2016 and will continue to grow as we 
increase our investment in new product development.

An additional $13 million of product-related investment 
was capitalised on the balance sheet in 2016. This related 
to the transfer of the Bedford products to our facilities 
and to product development investments with third party 
partners, primarily in the US where we are focusing  
on new therapeutic areas. The combined core R&D 
expense and product-related investment for the Group 
was $139 million (7% of Group revenue) compared with 
$71 million (5% of Group revenue) in 2015. We expect 
Group R&D expense to be around $170 million in 2017.

Other net operating expenses were $69 million in 2016, 
compared with $29 million in 2015. Excluding exceptional 
items of $12 million related to impairment losses, the 
divestment of certain products, and the release of a 
contingent liability, these expenses were $81 million in 
2016, up from $37 million in 2015. The increase was due 
to a foreign exchange loss as a result of the devaluation  
of the Egyptian pound and to the consolidation of the 
West-Ward Columbus business.

Group operating profit decreased by 21% from 
$381 million to $302 million in 2016. Excluding the 
impact of amortisation and exceptional items, core Group 
operating profit increased by 2% to $419 million and core 
operating margin was 21.5% compared with 28.4% in 
2015. This primarily reflects the lower contribution from 
certain products in the Generics business, the consolidation 
of West-Ward Columbus and higher R&D investment 
across the Group.

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Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLCIn 2017, we expect the Group’s net finance expense to  
be around $60 million. In addition, we expect non-cash 
expenses resulting from the remeasurement of contingent 
liabilities to be around $20 million in 2017.

Profit before tax
Profit before tax for the Group was $210 million in 2016, 
down from $318 million in 2015. Core profit before tax 
was $359 million, in line with 2015.

Tax
The Group incurred a tax expense of $52 million, 
compared with $64 million in 2015. Excluding the tax 
impact of exceptional items, core Group tax expense was 
$80 million in 2016, compared with $67 million in 2015. 
The core effective tax rate was 22.3%, compared with 
18.9% in 2015. The increase in the effective tax rate 
reflects increased earnings in higher tax jurisdictions in 
2016, particularly in the US. We expect the effective  
tax rate in 2017 to be around 26%.

Research & development1
The Group’s product portfolio continues to grow as a 
result of our product development efforts. During 2016, 
we launched 34 new compounds. The Group’s portfolio 
now stands at 707 compounds in 2,181 dosage forms 
and strengths.2 We manufacture and/or sell 94 of these 
compounds under licence from the licensor.

Across all businesses and markets, a total of 206 products 
were launched during 2016. In addition, the Group 
received 343 approvals.

To ensure the continuous development of our product 
pipeline, we submitted 188 regulatory filings in 2016 
across all regions and markets. As of 31 December 2016, 
we had a total of 971 pending approvals across all regions 
and markets. At 31 December 2016, we had a total of 
396 new products under development.

Net finance expense
In 2016, net finance expense was $92 million. Excluding 
non-cash expenses resulting from the remeasurement of 
contingent liabilities, net finance expense was $60 million, 
up from $52 million in 2015. This primarily reflects the 
increased interest and financing fees as a result of the 
West-Ward Columbus acquisition which was completed  
in February 2016 as well as the interest paid on the 
$500 million 4.25% Eurobond which was issued  
in April 2015.

Hikma product portfolio pipeline

Total marketed products

Products launched in 2016

Products 
approved in 
2016

Products pending 
approval as at 
31 December 2016

Compounds
201
109
397
707

Dosage forms 
and strengths
571
375
1,235
2,181

New 
compounds
13
2
19
34

New dosage 
forms and 
strengths
23
3
38
64

Total launches 
across all 
countries3
79
18
109
206

Total approvals 
across all 
countries3
127
18
198
343

Total pending 
approvals across all 
countries3
620
71
280
971

Injectables
Generics
Branded
Group

1.  Products are defined as pharmaceutical compounds sold by the Group. New compounds are defined as pharmaceutical compounds being introduced 
for the first time during the period and existing compounds being introduced into a new segment. We are presenting details of the Group’s product 
portfolio and pipeline to provide additional information in respect of the size and make-up of the marketed portfolio which is generating revenue  
and the pipeline opportunity which will drive future revenue growth

2.  Totals include 71 dermatological and cosmetic compounds in 282 dosage forms and strengths that are only sold in Morocco
3.  Totals include all compounds and formulations that are either launched or approved or pending approval across all markets, as relevant

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Group performance continued

Profit attributable to shareholders
Profit attributable to shareholders decreased by 38% to 
$155 million, compared with $252 million in 2015. Core 
profit attributable to shareholders decreased by 3% to 
$276 million, compared with $286 million in 2015.

Earnings per share
Earnings per share was impacted by the issuance  
of 40 million new shares to Boeringher Ingelheim on 
29 February 2016 as part of the consideration for the 
West-Ward Columbus acquisition, as well as the reduction 
in profit attributable to shareholders in 2016 compared 
with 2015. Basic earnings per share decreased by 47%  
to 66.5 cents in 2016, compared to 126.6 cents in 2015. 
Core basic earnings per share decreased by 18% to  
118.5 cents, compared with 143.7 cents in 2015.  
Core diluted earnings per share decreased by 17%  
to 117.9 cents, compared with 142.3 cents in 2015.

Dividend
The Board is recommending a final dividend of 22 cents 
per share (approximately 18 pence per share) for 2016, 
bringing the total dividend for the full year to 33 cents  
per share (approximately 27 pence) for 2016, a slight 
increase from the total dividend of 32 cents per share  
paid in 2015. The proposed dividend will be paid  
on 25 May 2017 to shareholders on the register  
on 7 April 2017, subject to approval at the Annual  
General Meeting on 19 May 2017.

Net cash flow, working capital and net debt
The Group generated operating cash flow of $293 million 
in 2016, compared with $366 million in 2015. Excluding 
acquisition and integration costs related to the West-Ward 
Columbus acquisition, Group operating cash flow was 
$329 million in 2016, a decrease of 10% from $366 million 
in 2015. This primarily reflects an investment in working 
capital following the acquisition of West-Ward Columbus. 
Group working capital days were 240 days at December 
2016, up from 177 days at December 2015.1 This primarily 
reflects the consolidation of West-Ward Columbus, which 
has higher working capital days, and an increase in 
inventory levels in the US and the MENA at the end  
of the year. We expect to achieve an improvement  
in Group working capital days in 2017.

Capital expenditure was $122 million, compared with 
$82 million in 2015. Of this, around $76 million was  
spent in the US to expand the manufacturing capacity and 
capabilities of our Injectables and Generics businesses. In 
the MENA, around $30 million was spent to maintain and 
upgrade our equipment and facilities across a number of 
markets. The remaining $16 million was spent in Europe, 
expanding our Injectables manufacturing capacity for 
lyophilised and oncology products. We expect Group 
capital expenditure to be around $160 million in 2017.

The Group’s net debt2 (excluding co-development 
agreements and contingent liabilities) stood at 
$697 million at the end of December 2016, compared 
with $135 million at the end of December 2015. On 
29 February 2016, we completed the acquisition of 
West-Ward Columbus and the net cash consideration  
of $575 million (net of certain working capital and  
other adjustments) was paid to Boehringer Ingelheim. In 
addition, 40 million new shares were issued to Boehringer 
Ingelheim at a price of 1881p, bringing the combined  
net consideration paid at closing to $1.6 billion, using  
the USD:GBP exchange rate of 1.3879:1. Post completion, 
further adjustments to the cash consideration have  
been made which reduced the total consideration  
to $1.5 billion. Should certain targets be met, further 
payments could be triggered.3 The cash consideration  
was funded through a combination of cash and the 
utilisation of the Group’s existing debt facilities.

Balance sheet
Net assets at 31 December 2016 were $2,411 million, 
compared to $1,352 million at 31 December 2015. The 
significant increase in net assets reflects the consolidation 
of the West-Ward Columbus business. Net current assets 
were $530 million, compared to $768 million at 
31 December 2015.

During the period, shareholder equity was negatively 
impacted by an unrealised foreign exchange translation 
loss of $90 million, primarily reflecting movements in the 
Egyptian pound, Sudanese pound, Algerian dinar, Tunisian 
dinar and Moroccan dirham against the US dollar and the 
translation of net assets denominated in these currencies.

1.  Group working capital days are calculated as Group receivable days plus Group inventory days, less Group payable days. Group 

receivable days are calculated as Group trade receivables x 365, divided by trailing 12 months Group revenue. Group inventory days 
are calculated as Group inventory x 365, divided by trailing 12 months Group cost of sales. Group payable days are calculated as 
Group trade payables x 365, divided by trailing 12 months Group cost of sales. We believe Group working capital days provides  
a useful measure of the Group’s working capital management and liquidity

2.  Group net debt is calculated as Group total debt less Group total cash. Group total debt excludes co-development agreements  

and contingent liabilities. We believe Group net debt is a useful measure of the strength of the Group’s financing position

3.  Further detail regarding the West-Ward Columbus acquisition is provided in note 43 to the set of financial statements

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Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLCIn 2017, we expect Branded revenue to grow in the 
mid-single digits in constant currency, driven by underlying 
market growth and our focus on strategic products. 
Taking into account exchange rate movements since the 
beginning of 2017, and assuming these rates prevail, we 
would expect reported Branded revenue to grow in the 
low-single digits and core operating margin to be broadly 
in line with 2016. This adverse currency impact is primarily 
due to the devaluation of the Egyptian pound against the 
US dollar. 

Overall, we expect Group revenue in 2017 to be around 
$2.2 billion in constant currency.

Summary and outlook
The Group delivered a solid performance in 2016  
whilst making excellent strategic progress, including the 
transformational acquisition of West-Ward Columbus.

We expect the Injectables business to deliver continued 
growth in 2017, with strong demand across our global 
portfolio and new product launches more than offsetting 
the impact of increased competition. We expect Injectables 
revenue to be in the range of $800 million to $825 million. 
We expect core operating margin to be in the high 30s in 
2017, which assumes a step-up in R&D investment.

We continue to expect revenue for the Generics business 
to be around $800 million in 2017, with an improvement 
in the mix of sales and new product launches more  
than offsetting the impact of increased competition  
on the marketed portfolio and a reduction in contract 
manufacturing revenue. Certain new launches are 
expected to contribute around 15% of Generics revenue 
in 2017, primarily generic Advair, which is assumed to be 
launched in the second half of the year. We expect the 
profitability of the Generics business to significantly 
improve in 2017, driven by new product launches,  
an enhanced mix of sales and a continued focus  
on operating efficiencies.

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OUR APPROACH TO 
SUSTAINABILITY

Through regular contact with our stakeholders, we are able to understand and cater for their needs, while 
improving how we operate our business.

Our engagement process

Recognising our stakeholders

How we engage

Patients
The sustainability of our business relies on meeting the 
needs of our patients, both now and in the future.

We engage with our patients, our key stakeholder, 
through marketing and communications campaigns, 
focus groups and multiple customer feedback channels 
to meet their personal and collective healthcare needs.

Practitioners
Doctors and other medical practitioners are both a 
crucial route to market and, when supported, true 
advocates of Hikma.

We have strong sales and marketing teams who  
work closely with healthcare professionals to better 
understand the needs of both the practitioner and  
the patient. 

People
The lifeblood of our Group, it’s imperative that our 
people are motivated to drive Hikma forward to  
achieve our common goals.

As the driving force behind our success, we empower 
and encourage our employees to lead innovative 
initiatives and maintain a healthy work-life balance.

Shareholders
We rely on the support and engagement of  
our shareholders, in order to deliver  
our strategic objectives.

We continuously engage with our shareholders through 
our investor relations and executive teams, who share 
our corporate story and investment case.

Communities
The success and wellbeing of the communities in which 
we are present are vital to maintaining our business.

We are committed to supporting the communities  
in which we operate, through charitable social 
engagement, spreading health awareness and 
local volunteering.

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Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLCOur primary objective is to provide patients with high-quality, affordable 
medicines tailored to their needs. We aim to do this in a sustainable way, 
working to ensure that our products deliver the maximum benefit, while 
managing the impact of our operations.

We have prioritised the sustainability issues of greatest significance and relevance to our business and 
stakeholders. This sustainability report focuses on these key areas, providing examples of initiatives we  
have undertaken across the Group. Additional information can be found on our website.

Our focused approach

Our focus areas

Material issues

Meeting healthcare needs
Our patients are at the heart of everything we do.  
We are focused on meeting patient needs and improving 
the quality of healthcare across our markets.

•  Treating major health issues

•  Providing affordable quality products 

•  Enhancing health awareness 

Promoting good business ethics
Through stringent internal controls and a healthy ethical 
culture, we ensure the future prosperity of our business 
and stakeholders.

•  Responsible business initiatives

•  Transparency & anti-bribery 

and corruption

Supporting our communities
We have built strong local businesses, which sustainably 
support and contribute to the local communities in  
which we operate.

Enabling our people
Investing in the development and wellbeing of  
our employees is key to building a successful and 
sustainable business.

Minimising our environmental impact
We aim to limit our environmental impact by closely 
monitoring, reporting on and improving our operations.

•  Global volunteering activities 

•  Improving health and wellbeing

•  Charitable community engagement

•  Professional and personal 
employee development

•  Women empowerment initiatives

•  Employee health and safety

•  Disclosing and improving our 

carbon emissions 

•  Waste reduction and recycling

•  Environmental preservation efforts 

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MEETING  
HEALTHCARE NEEDS

Since our founding nearly 40 years ago, we have been committed to our 
mission of improving the lives of people through the provision of high-quality, 
affordable medicines.

Treating major health issues 
In 2016 we were able to reach more doctors and  
patients than ever before with more high-quality 
treatment options. Our reach was strengthened this  
year through the significant expansion of our oncology 
capabilities in MENA and the acquisition of West-Ward 
Columbus in the US, which makes us a top ten US generics 
company, providing more affordable medicines to doctors 
and patients.

In addition to meeting the needs of doctors and  
patients through our core business, we believe we  
have a responsibility to encourage health awareness  
and education, as well as helping those who might find 
themselves in crisis and unable to access care through 
traditional healthcare systems.

Improving cancer care

Hikma aims to support patients, oncologists, nurses and 
hospitals in improving cancer care, and in establishing 
long-term partnerships with healthcare providers to meet 
their pressing needs in this area. In Egypt, we launched 
our new business unit “Hikma Specialized Egypt” which 
aims to improve our ability to meet the unique and urgent 
needs of cancer patients and healthcare providers in 
Egypt. Hikma is committed to making a difference by 
providing a broad range of affordable added-value 
medications for patients battling cancer.

Reaching people in crisis

Over the course of 2016, we continued our legacy  
of donating much-needed medical products to local 
communities and charity organisations throughout the 
MENA and the US where we operate. This included 
essential medicines such as anti-infectives, as well as 
cardiovascular, nervous system and alimentary tract 
products. Our businesses in the US work with various 
organisations and donate short-dated medicines. Our  
US partner organisations include, but are not limited to: 
Americares, Kingsway, Project Hope and Direct Relief.  
We also donated medical supplies for use at Jordanian 
military field hospitals abroad under our long-term 
partnership with the Jordan Hashemite Charity 
Organization for Relief and Development (JHCO).  
In total, the value of in-kind and cash donations  
across the Group in 2016 was $2.6 million.

Providing affordable quality products
West-Ward Pharmaceuticals, our wholly-owned  
subsidiary in the US, is a leading generic manufacturer  
in the competitive US market. With an ever-expanding 
portfolio of products, investments in state-of-the-art 
manufacturing facilities and a family of committed 
employees, West-Ward delivers quality pharmaceuticals  
to a variety of customers within the healthcare industry 
including major wholesalers, retailers and hospitals. 
West-Ward is committed to being a responsible partner 
and reliably supplying affordable, high-quality generic 
medicines to meet today’s diverse healthcare needs.

West-Ward’s operations are carried out at three FDA-
approved manufacturing facilities located in Eatontown 
and Cherry Hill, both in New Jersey, and Columbus in 
Ohio. We also have an R&D centre in Bedford, Ohio and 
a distribution centre in Memphis, Tennessee.

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Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLCEnhancing health awareness
The health and wellbeing of our employees and those in 
the communities in which we operate is very important  
to us. Throughout the year, we organised several activities 
and campaigns to raise disease awareness and promote 
healthy lifestyles. On World Cancer Day in February, we 
supported the ‘Talking Hands’ social media campaign 
which encouraged people to spread messages of support. 
We also hosted several sessions for employees to learn 
more about the disease, including visits from cancer 
survivors who shared their personal experiences and 
inspirational stories on how they overcame the disease, 
and a talk given by a leading consultant hematologist and 
medical oncologist. In October, we collaborated with the 
King Hussein Cancer Foundation’s Breast Cancer Program 
in Jordan sponsoring an employee cycling trip to raise 
awareness about breast cancer. 

Our employees supported other activities throughout  
the year, including a social media competition to raise 
awareness of breast cancer; fundraising for Macmillan 
Cancer Support through its ‘The World’s Biggest Coffee 
Morning’; and a donation to DKMS, a global organisation 
dedicated to the fight against blood cancer. 

On World Obesity Day, Hikma’s marketing team organised 
a campaign to raise awareness of the dangers of obesity. 
Hikma’s employees in Jordan were given the chance to 
measure their weight, BMI, fat percentage and muscle 
percentage. They were also offered tips on how to stay 
healthy and maintain an ideal weight and they were 
served nutritious meals at lunchtime, encouraging  
them to eat well.

Hikma’s oncology plant in Jordan (Sahab),  
the first plant in MENA to receive MENA, EU and US FDA approval

In 2016 we were proud that our Sahab facility in Jordan became the first oncology  
facility in the MENA to receive US FDA approval. This state-of-the-art oncology facility,  
which manufactures various oncology products including tablets and hard gelatin 
capsules, opened its doors in 2010 and is now helping us achieve our aim of  
improving lives where there is limited access to high-quality therapies.

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PROMOTING GOOD 
BUSINESS ETHICS

Quality and excellence sit at the heart of Hikma, and we believe that a strong 
commitment to ethical values – such as integrity, honesty and transparency –  
is vital to our reputation and success. Building trust in our people and our 
business creates long-term value by helping to ensure our business remains 
relevant and sustainable.

Responsible business initiatives

United Nations Global Compact (UNGC)

World Economic Forum (WEF)

Hikma is constantly seeking to develop and strengthen  
its global partnerships and initiatives to stay at the 
forefront of advancing healthcare and human wellbeing. 
The WEF engages political, business and other leaders of 
society to shape global, regional and industry agendas. 
Our participation with international organisations from 
the public and private sectors is motivated by an ambition 
to act towards advancing global welfare. In 2016, Hikma 
became one of the WEF’s Health Industry Partners, with 
the objective of exploring new and improved ways of 
developing the standard of healthcare offered to patients 
around the world. 

As a partner, we participated in the WEF Industry Strategy 
Meeting which explored how to improve the level of 
healthcare offered to patients by global pharmaceutical 
and healthcare companies. In the session, participants 
engaged with policy makers, focusing on industry 
challenges and collaborations to enhance the quality of 
and access to healthcare. We also participated in the WEF 
Global Healthcare meetings, which engage healthcare 
leaders worldwide to explore and develop  
new solutions that move the global healthcare industry 
forward. Our participation in these events supports our 
aim to build stronger partnerships worldwide to reinforce 
our vision of improving people’s lives around the globe.

Members since 2007, we remain committed to the United 
Nations Global Compact. We continue to support and 
align our global operations with the ten UNGC principles, 
regularly reporting our alignment with the principles in  
the areas of human rights, labour standards, environment 
and anti-corruption. In 2016, we renewed our UNGC 
membership by submitting a Communication on  
Progress report for 2015. Participating in the UNGC’s 
Communication on Progress Report demonstrates  
our commitment to employees, our customers, our 
communities and patients. As a multinational business, we 
are committed to conducting our business ethically and to 
being an active partner in shaping a sustainable future.

Transparency & anti-bribery and corruption

B20 Anti-Corruption Working Group

As we continue working to promote responsible business 
through collective action, we joined the Business 20 (B20) 
Anti-Corruption Working Group (ACWG), which operates 
under the umbrella of the G20 international forum of 
governments. The ACWG focuses on helping companies 
to improve their ethical conduct. As part of this, Hikma 
co-chaired the Public Procurement Work Stream, which 
seeks to promote ethical practices across the governmental 
and private sectors, and we joined the Beneficial 
Ownership Team.

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Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLCPartnering Against Corruption Initiative (PACI)

Hikma remains a founding member of the Partnering 
Against Corruption Initiative (PACI), an off-shoot of the 
WEF. PACI is a leading business voice on anti-corruption 
and transparency and is one of the WEF’s strongest 
cross-industry collaborative efforts. Driven by interests  
of member companies, PACI undertakes initiatives to 
address global issues in anti-corruption and compliance. 
We renewed our commitment in 2016 for zero tolerance 
of corruption or bribery across any and all of 
our operations.

Modern Slavery Act (MSA)

Hikma is committed to ensuring that ‘modern slavery’  
in the form of forced or compulsory labour and human 
trafficking does not take place in any of its businesses or 
supply chains across the globe. Key measures in support 
of this goal include training Hikma staff on labour 
standards and how to recognise and respond to any 
incidences of modern slavery, undertaking periodic 
analysis and management of any modern slavery risk  
in Hikma’s businesses or supply chains, carrying out 
appropriate due diligence and engaging on the issue  
with supply chain partners.

Anti-bribery and corruption

Hikma does not tolerate corruption or bribery and it 
applies strict processes to ensure that our employees do 
not participate in any form of corrupt practices. Hikma  
is publicly listed on the London Stock Exchange and  
thus abides by the UK Anti-Bribery Act 2010 and the 
Share Dealing Code and Disclosure policies. The Code  
of Conduct sets the tone for all business activities, 
ensuring an ethical approach runs across the Group.

The Compliance Department is developing the Anti-
Bribery and Corruption e-learning programme to be 
launched in 2017. This e-learning programme will provide 
all Board members, management and employees with 
comprehensive and interactive training on this important 
issue including:

•  Hikma’s Code of Conduct

•  Anti-bribery and corruption compliance

•  Introduction to ABC Compliance

•  Interactions with public officials

•  Interactions with HCPs

•  Gifts, hospitality and entertainment

•  Grants, sponsorships and donations

•  Interactions with third parties

•  Conflicts of interest

•  Insider dealing

•  Speak-up

The e-learning module will initially launch in three 
languages (English, Arabic and French) at the beginning  
of 2017 to employees in MENA and Europe, and will be 
introduced to US employees later in the year.

In addition to the e-learning module, we will also make 
available, via a shared internal platform, the compliance 
policies and procedures that are essential to all employees 
across all levels such as:

•  Hikma’s Code of Conduct

•  Anti-bribery and corruption

•  Gifts, hospitality and entertainment

•  Conflict of interest

•  Speak-up

FTSE4Good Recognition

Hikma continued to be recognised as a constituent member of the FTSE4Good index 
series in 2016, and we are proud to maintain our commitment to high corporate 
business standards and ethics. Stakeholders such as NGOs, governmental bodies, 
consultants, academics and the investment community help to shape the criteria for 
inclusion in the indices, which include: anti-corruption, climate change, health and 
safety, and customer responsibility to name a few. Our continued inclusion means our 
environmental, social and governance practices meet globally recognised standards.

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SUPPORTING OUR 
COMMUNITIES

We believe we have a role to play in helping the communities in which we live 
and work. This takes the form of sharing our skills, providing opportunities, and 
promoting health and wellbeing.

Global volunteering activities 
Since 2001, we have had a Group-wide sponsored Annual 
Volunteering Day to promote community service among 
employees and give back to our communities. The events, 
which allow employees to ‘donate’ a day’s work in service 
to the community, took place around the world over the 
course of a week in Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Lebanon, 
Tunisia, Algeria, Portugal, Germany, Italy and the US. In 
total, 300 employees participated in the 2016 volunteering 
activities in collaboration with different NGOs across 
the globe.

Activities included a clothing drive in Amman for those  
in need; a cleanup of the Al-Zara area near the Dead Sea, 
organised in co-operation with the Royal Society for the 
Conservation of Nature (RSCN); collecting children’s shoes 
in the US for orphans; collecting non-perishable food 
items for Emergency Assistance Centres in Ohio; raising 
funds for the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) 
and Unforgotten Haven, a charitable organisation 
supporting the homeless; running a blood drive to  
benefit the Lisbon Bone Marrow Centre in Portugal;  
and in Egypt, organising a blanket distribution  
campaign for “Giza” villages outside Cairo.

Improving health and wellbeing 

Promoting healthy lifestyles

In 2016, we renewed our agreement with the Royal 
Health Awareness Society (RHAS) to support two of its 
projects which aim to enhance the school life of students 
across Jordan: The “Healthy Kitchen Project”, which 
supports the delivery of healthy meals for school children; 
and the “Generations Project”, an anti-drug and tobacco 
initiative for school children. 

As part of RHAS’ Healthy Kitchen Project, several of our 
employees volunteered to distribute meals to students at 
one of our sponsored schools. This is a continuation of a 
project that was launched in 2015 in collaboration with 
the Ministry of Education, Ministry of Health and the 
World Food Program, to provide healthy and nutritious 
meals to school students. The project seeks to raise health 
and nutrition awareness and promote healthier eating 
patterns by disseminating comprehensive nutrition 
information and educational resources within  
school communities. 

We are also now sponsoring a new RHAS project 
launched in 2016 designed to protect young people  
in Jordan from drug and tobacco addiction. The project 
focuses on providing relevant social and life skills through 
training programmes, and focuses on enabling children 
and young people to become more resilient and dissuade 
them from peer pressure. The programme is adapted for 
middle and high schoolers and implemented through the 
Ministry of Education in addition to youth centres and 
local NGOs.

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Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLCLocal blood drives & heart health

We conducted our annual “You Are Hikma” campaign  
in 2016, a week-long initiative to provide assistance to  
our local communities. The campaign activities included  
a blood donation drive to aid the National Blood Bank  
of Jordan, whom Hikma has partnered with for over a 
decade. In our US locations, we united with the Central 
Jersey Blood Centre, for our semi-annual “Have a Heart” 
blood drive held around Valentine’s Day in February. The 
team also partnered with the American Heart Association 
for the “Go Red for Women’s Heart Health Month”, 
where more than 150 colleagues fundraised for the  
entire month of February to support community  
education programmes for women’s heart health.

Charitable community engagement
Our Eatontown site in New Jersey received a special thank 
you message from Monmouth, New Jersey’s Family and 
Children Service’s centre, for their generous donations  
in “Operation Sleighbells”, an annual event, which 
distributes gifts of new coats, hats, gloves, toys, books, 
gift cards and infant necessities to local children in need. 
More than 500 employees ‘adopted’ five families and 
donated toys and gifts for 125 children. They also raised 
more than $5,000 to purchase coats, hats and gloves  
for children in need in the area.

Aiding refugees with skills and employment

The crisis of refugees fleeing conflict and persecution is a global humanitarian phenomenon, and in 2016, our team in Portugal 
collaborated with the Portuguese Refugee Committee to put in place a programme to help train and employ refugees in Europe.  
Last year we hired and trained our first programme participant, Amir Hamad, a Sudanese refugee who arrived from Egypt and is  
now thriving at work and reunited with his family. Amir arrived in Portugal in 2015 and was received by the Portuguese Refugee 
Commission (PRC) which provides refugees with housing, legal and financial support for the first 12 to 18 months. We contacted  
the PRC and supported this international project, and adopted Amir as an employee inside our plant. Although there were some 
challenges, including a language barrier, Amir is now fully integrated and thriving within the Hikma team, and his family has  
successfully assimilated in Portugal.

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ENABLING OUR PEOPLE

Employees are our most important asset and the driving force behind our 
success. At Hikma, we are committed to maintaining supportive and enriching 
environments in which our employees can thrive and succeed.

Professional and personal employee 
development 

Hikma Young Professionals Excellence (HYPE) 
Programme

At Hikma we aim to enhance the communities in  
which we are located, as well as invest in the young 
people within our communities. In 2016 we created  
a programme called HYPE (Hikma Young Professionals 
Excellence), which is a two-year rotational programme 
developed for high-potential and high-performing recent 
graduates. It aims to attract talented individuals and  
instill in them Hikma leadership values through a series  
of rotations in finance, operations and commercial roles. 
The programme is currently being run in Jordan and the 
inaugural HYPE class included seven individuals with 
backgrounds in finance, operations, sales, regulatory 
affairs and R&D. In 2017 we are increasing the number  
of rotations and including programme participants in  
the US, EU and other MENA countries.

Music classes at Hikma

As part of our ongoing efforts to contribute to the 
wellbeing of our colleagues, employees in Jordan were 
offered some unique opportunities to enhance their 
musicality through free music lessons. We partnered  
with a specialist musical instruction website called  
‘Izif’ and offered lessons to anyone with an interest  
in exploring their musical side.

Over the course of ten weeks, participants attended 
90-minute weekly workshops during which they 
developed their artistic skills by taking singing classes, 
piano sessions and guitar, oud or drum classes. The 
programme featured a combination of online and 
offline sessions.

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Women empowerment initiatives
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We 
aim to support and empower women in the workplace 
and strengthen their positions in society.

In 2016, we conducted various activities under the 
umbrella of ‘women’s empowerment’, including 
sponsoring and participating in the Women’s 
Entrepreneurship Day, MENA 2016 Conference,  
in Jordan. Our executives took part in several panel 
discussions, under the topics of supporting women  
in the workplace, the importance of gender equality, 
providing equal opportunities and inspiring women 
empowerment initiatives.

As part of our Women Empowerment and Motivational 
Programme, we have been holding monthly women 
empowerment sessions in our corporate locations,  
entitled ‘Dare to Dream Big’, which aim to empower  
and inspire our employees.

Employee health and safety
Safeguarding the health and safety of our people is integral 
to our commitment to remain a responsible organisation. 
Our Health, Safety, Environment and Energy (HSEE) policy, 
which is communicated to all our people, ensures that the 
highest standards are maintained across the organisation 
in line with industry best practices. All our employees are 
rigorously trained with the highest safety and security 
standards to minimise hazardous risks to the employees 
themselves as well as their surroundings. We consider  
our employees to be our most valuable asset and as such 
make significant efforts to ensure they are fully equipped 
and prepared to respond to potentially harmful situations.

Going forward, we plan to enhance our measurement  
of certain health and safety indicators, enabling the 
organisation to identify areas for potential improvement 
to health and safety and further optimise our processes 
and procedures in this regard.

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Diversity

To find out more about  
diversity across the  
Group, see page 94.

Innovation & Leadership Advisory Board (I-LAB)

In April 2016, our CEO formed the Innovation & Leadership Advisory Board  
(I-LAB), with the aim of maintaining an innovative culture across the Hikma Group 
and fostering younger talent. The I-LAB is a committee of 17 employees under  
the age of 35, who are tasked with advising the CEO on cutting-edge technology 
initiatives and ideas that will introduce and encourage innovation in the workplace. 
The committee meets regularly to keep our top management up-to-date with 
developments in digital health and proposals on how to incorporate these 
advancements within Hikma.

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MINIMISING OUR 
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT

At Hikma, we consider environmental stewardship to be a key aspect of our sustainability 
strategy. We take active steps to track and reduce our adverse environmental impacts  
and promote awareness about responsible environmental practices both internally and 
amongst the public. Efficiency improvements in 2016 contributed to sizeable reductions  
in our emissions versus the previous year.

GHG emissions disclosure

Total tCO2e by category

This section has been prepared in accordance with our regulatory obligation to 
report greenhouse gas emissions pursuant to Section 7 of The Companies Act 
2006 (Strategic Report and Directors’ Report) Regulations 2013.

The table below shows our emissions performance for the years ended 
31 December 2014, 2015 and 2016.

GHG Source

2014

2015

2016

Scope 1 – Combustion of fuel and 
operation of facilities (tCO2e)
Scope 2 (location-based) –  
Electricity (tCO2)
Scope 2 (market-based) –  
Electricity (tCO2)
Total Scope 1 and 2 emissions 
(location-based)

tCO2e per FTE employee  
(Scope 1 & 2 location-based)

20,506 tCO2e

26,422 tCO2e

24,114 tCO2e

57,459 tCO2

79,061 tCO2

78,279 tCO2

n/a

n/a

81,140 tCO2

77,965 tCO2e 105,483 tCO2e 102,393 tCO2e

13.38 tCO2e

17.11 tCO2e

16.17 tCO2e

Data notes:
• Emissions from the consumption of electricity are reported in tCO2 rather than tCO2e 
since the International Energy Agency emission factors for electricity currently account 
for carbon dioxide emissions only.

• The full time equivalent (FTE) employee figures used to calculate the reported intensity 
metric cover the sites for which emissions data was provided rather than the total FTE 
figure for the organisation as a whole.

  Purchased electricity for 
  own consumption 
  Natural gas combustion 
  Diesel combustion 
  Vehicle emissions 
  Refrigerants 
  Petrol combustion 
  LPG/Propane combustion 

76%
12%
8%
2%
1%
<1%
<1%

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carbon emissions

Performance

Between 2015 and 2016 we have seen an overall 
absolute decrease in emissions by 2.9% and a decrease  
in emissions per full time equivalent employee of 5.5%. 
This is in part due to the divestment of the Ben Venue 
manufacturing facility in the US during the reporting year.

Methodology

We quantify and report our organisational greenhouse 
gas emissions using the WRI’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) 
Protocol Corporate Accounting and Reporting Standard.

This year, we have reported in accordance with the GHG 
Protocol’s new Scope 2 Guidance, which requires that we 
dual report our Scope 2 emissions using two different 
methodologies: the location-based method and the 
market-based method.

Under the location-based method, we have utilised the 
UK Government and the International Energy Agency 
country-specific emission factors for electricity generation.

Under the market-based method, for our European 
operations, we have utilised the residual mix electricity 
emission factor published by RE-DISS as we have been 
unable to obtain tariff-specific emission factors from our 
suppliers, and for all non-European suppliers we have 
utilised the location-based grid electricity emission factors 
as residual emission factors have yet to be calculated 
outside Europe. This approach is in line with the data 
hierarchy outlined in the GHG Protocol Scope 2 Guidance.

For the majority of our operations outside the United 
States and Europe there is currently no option to purchase 
electricity generated from renewable sources, and 
therefore our market-based Scope 2 figure is higher  
than our location-based figure.

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However, there is significant progress being made in the 
renewable energy sector in the MENA region as consumer 
demand is shifting to a preference for clean energy and 
governments are looking to decarbonise their economies 
and meet commitments set out in the United Nations 
Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Paris 
Agreement to avoid dangerous climate change.

Assumptions and estimations

In some cases, missing information has been estimated 
using data from the nearest reporting period as a proxy. 
Furthermore, due to the availability of additional data,  
we have decided to restate the 2015 emissions figures. 
This allows us to make a more accurate performance 
comparison between 2015 and 2016.

Therefore, in 2017, we will be engaging with our 
electricity suppliers to understand how we can purchase 
cleaner energy, reduce our climate impact through our 
purchasing power, and support the necessary shift to  
a low carbon economy.

Reporting boundaries and exclusions

We consolidate our organisational boundary according  
to the operational control approach and have adopted a 
materiality threshold of 10% for GHG reporting purposes. 
This approach includes all Hikma subsidiaries and 
corresponding facilities/assets.

Joint ventures with less than 50% holding have been 
excluded from our GHG disclosure as it is considered that 
we do not have operational control over these emissions 
sources. In addition, non-manufacturing facilities with less 
than 100 staff at the end of the reporting period are not 
included within our emissions disclosure on the grounds 
of materiality.

Intensity ratio

In order to express our reported emissions in relation to a 
quantifiable factor that will act as a useful comparator for 
performance analysis over time, we have chosen to adopt 
full time equivalent (FTE) employee for sites reported in 
our organisational boundary as our chosen intensity 
metric, as it is considered that this factor both influences 
our overall energy consumption and is reflective of 
business growth/decline.

Hikma’s Carbon Disclosure Project 2016 (CDP)

Hikma incorporated a water policy into its Global Climate 
Change Report, and filled out the Carbon Disclosure 
Project (CDP) water programme questionnaire to ensure 
the protection of the environment by monitoring, reporting 
on and reducing waste emissions in water. Hikma scored 
(B-) on the CDP’s water programme questionnaire this 
year, a good score in our first reporting cycle for the water 
programme. This year we achieved B level for our climate 
change report; defined as a ‘Management’ rating: where 
the company has assessed environmental issues, risks and 
implemented actions, policies and strategies to address 
them, in addition to providing the relevant data.

Total emissions and segmental reporting

Scope 1 (tC02e)

Scope 2 (tC02e)

  Europe 
  USA 
  MENA 

3,928
8,680
11,506

  Europe 
  USA 
  MENA 

5,812
21,266
51,201

Scope 1
Total emissions

24,114

Scope 2
Total emissions

78,279

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Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLCWaste reduction and recycling
We continuously seek to minimise our impact on the 
environment through pollution prevention, resource 
conservation and waste minimisation initiatives. This  
year our various sites have proactively taken steps  
towards preserving the environment by working with 
waste disposal partners, launching awareness campaigns 
with our employees and participating in local level 
environmental sustainability programmes. An emphasis  
on recycling and beneficial use programmes has become  
a standard within Hikma and future expansion of these 
programmes will remain a focus in the years to come.

Drug take back

For the past five years, our team in Columbus, Ohio 
has participated in biannual ‘Drug Take Back’ events 
which are designed to provide a safe, convenient and 
responsible way for disposing of all types of medicines, 
including prescription, OTC, liquids, ointments and 
inhalers. The team’s efforts in 2016 resulted in a record 
total of 4,946 pounds, equivalent to over six million 
tablets, being collected. Overall, these events account  
for a total of 16,610 pounds of medicines, equivalent  
to over 25.4 million tablets, being collected and safely 
disposed of.

Our Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) department 
continuously seeks opportunities to positively impact  
the environment. By listening to employee feedback, 
attending focus groups, or simply working with our  
waste disposal partners, much success has been  
realised to achieve ‘green’ results.

Environmental preservation efforts 

Earth Hour campaign

Earth Hour is celebrated worldwide on the last Saturday  
of March every year. Our employees participated in efforts 
to raise awareness of environmental threats due to the 
wasteful use of energy. Many environmental activities 
took place around the Hikma locations such as a candle-  
lit walk, lectures and children’s face painting and games.

We also collaborated with the Royal Society for the 
Conservation of Nature (RSCN) to organise the eighth 
annual ‘Clean Up the World’ campaign, held under the 
slogan ‘Our Place… Our Planet… Our Responsibility’, 
which seeks to shed light on the importance of cleaning 
up and conserving natural parks while discouraging 
people from littering.

Emissions by location

5
6
1
,
5

9
2
4
1

,

1
0
6
1

,

5
2
3
1

,

9
8
8
,
4

0
1
7
3

,

2
0
0
1

,

9
9
1

Algeria
(D A A)

Algeria
(H PA)

Jordan
(A M C)

Jordan
(A P M )

5
1
9
,
4
1

4
3
6
,
6

1
1
9
,
4

3
2
9
1

,

1
0 2

U SA
Bedford

U SA
C herry Hill

U SA
Eatonto w n

0
2
3
3

,

6
2
4

Egypt

4
1
1
3

,

HJ

9
9
0
6 1
1
1

,

Egypt
(EPCI)

Scope 1 (tCO2E)

Scope 2 (tCO2E)

4
9
8
,
9

9
2
7
,
9

8
5
5
1

,

3
9
1 9
3
1

9
1
4
1

,

4
9
4

3
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5
7
6
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6

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0
9
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,

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8
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3

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0
8
6

3
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0 5

6
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5
4

8
0
9

1
4
8

8
4
2
1

,

Italy

(JPI)

Saudi Arabia

U SA
M orocco
M e m phis
(Pro m apharm)

Portugal

Sudan
(Pharm aland)

Sudan
(Savanna)

G erm any
(Thy m oorgan)

Tunisia
(IA B Pharm a)

Tunisia
(M edicef)

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MANAGING THE  
UNCERTAINTIES

In the previous year, we reviewed and re-designed our approach to 
risk management and risk governance. This year, we embedded the 
overarching Enterprise Risk Management framework, which is subject 
to rigorous internal and external review.

Going  
concern

Page 61

Viability

Page 60

Risk  
governance

Page 53

Risk and control

Internal  
control

Pages  
58 to 59

Principal  
risks

Pages  
54 to 57

Risk 
management

Page 58

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Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLCRisk governance

The Board is ultimately responsible for developing and 
maintaining the Group’s risk management and internal 
control systems. During the year, the Board continued to 
review the Group’s risk appetite in detail. Following this 
review, our principal risks are categorised into risks:

•  that are innate to the pharmaceutical business, the 
skilful management of which provides us with our 
economic returns

•  that are inherent in our strategy, which we believe are  
worth taking, but in a selective and controlled manner

•  for which we have little or no appetite and which we 

try to minimise or avoid altogether

This risk appetite, which also sets out expected mitigation 
approaches and risk limits, is reviewed and updated 
annually, forms the foundation of the Enterprise Risk 
Management (ERM) framework and shapes the detailed 
approaches to risk management within the businesses.

Our risk governance framework, as approved by  
the Board, is summarised in the table to the right.  
On behalf of the Board, the Audit Committee oversees 
Hikma’s risk management framework in the context of its 
responsibilities for internal control, bi-annually reviews the 
material risks facing the Group and is updated in response 
to changes in both the internal and external environment. 
The risk framework provides further detail on the 
monitoring, mitigation and control processes for each of 
the identified principal risks and includes a designated 
senior executive with Group level responsibilities in each 
area. The designated senior executive takes into account 
the Group’s risk appetite as part of their consideration of 
risk events and report to the Executive Committee. The 
Audit Committee also reviews business and operational 
risks with the internal and external auditors which are 
identified through the audit work that they perform, 
including risk interviews with all executive management.

5. Update Risk  
Appetite &  
Framework

1. Risk  
Identification

4. Disclosure  
& External 
Communication

2. Consolidation  
& Analysis

Board of Directors

•  Define the Group’s risk appetite annually

•  Review Hikma’s principal risks and uncertainties annually

Audit Committee

•  Assesses the effectiveness of the risk governance framework 
together with the internal control procedures and reports to 
the Board

•  Reviews management’s bi-annual risk management report

•  Reviews the external communications and disclosures 

bi-annually

Executive Management/Group Risk Committee

•  Develops the consolidated risk management report

•  Reviews significant emerging risks

Chief Risk Officer  
(Chief Strategy and Corporate Development Officer)

•  Co-ordinates communication between the global risk owners, 

the Executive Committee and the Audit Committee

•  Prepares the consolidated risk management report and 

submits it to the Audit Committee and Executive 
Management Committee bi-annually

•  Validates and challenges the identified risks as received by  

the designated senior executive

•  Works with relevant parties on the risk management external 

communications and disclosures for the Annual Report

•  Updates the risk management framework annually

Designated Senior Executive

•  Co-ordinates risk management activities across the regions

•  Submits a risk management status update report to the  

Chief Risk Officer bi-annually

•  Implements the risk management processes and identifies, 

assesses and manages risks within the business

Designated Regional Officer

•  Submits a risk management status update report to  

the designated senior executive bi-annually

•  Implements the detailed risk management processes  
in operations and mitigates and manages risks within  
their respective regions, as part of their daily operations

Internal Audit

3. Risk  
Reporting

•  Provides objective assurance and opinion of the effectiveness  
of Hikma’s risk management and internal control systems

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Principal risks
During the year, the Board conducted a robust assessment of all the principal risks in the businesses, looking in detail at the nature  
and scale of the risks being taken and the mitigation approaches. The Board considers that it is possible that more than one principal 
risk could escalate at any one point in time. The Board is satisfied that these risks are being managed appropriately and consistently 
with the target risk appetite.

The Group faces risks and uncertainties that could have a material impact on its earnings and ability to trade in the future. These 
principal risks are set out below, although the contents of this table are not deemed as an exhaustive list of all the risks and 
uncertainties the Group faces.

Risk and description

Product quality

Mitigation and control

•  Situations resulting in poor manufacturing and 

processes have the potential to lead to:

•  Global implementation of quality systems that guarantee valid consistent 
manufacturing processes leading to the production of quality products

•  Product efficacy and safety issues affecting 

•  The 11 FDA approved facilities are regularly assessed by the regulator

patients and manufacturing personnel resulting 
in liability and reputational issues

•  Regulatory action that could result in the closure 
of facilities and consequential loss of opportunity 
and potential failure to supply obligations

•  Delayed or denied approvals for new products

•  Product recalls

API sourcing

•  Documented procedures are continuously improved and staff receive 

training on those procedures on a regular basis

•  Continued environment and health certifications

•  API and raw materials represent one of the  

•  Maintaining alternative API suppliers for the Group’s top strategic 

Group’s largest cost components. As is typical  
in the pharmaceuticals industry, a significant 
proportion of the Group’s API requirements is 
provided by a small number of API suppliers

•  There is a risk that it will not be possible to secure 
or maintain adequate levels of API supplies in 
the future

•  Regulatory approval of a new supplier can be 

lengthy and supplies may be disrupted if the Group 
is forced to replace a supplier which failed to meet 
applicable regulatory standards or terminated its 
arrangements with the Group

products, where possible

•  API suppliers are carefully selected and the Group endeavours to  

build long-term supply contracts

•  The Group has a dedicated plant in Jordan that can synthesise strategic 

injectable APIs where appropriate

•  Utilising supply chain models to maintain adequate API levels

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Mitigation and control

MENA and emerging markets

•  Hikma operates in MENA and emerging markets 
which have high levels of political and social 
instability as well as economic and regulatory 
fluctuations that can result in a wide variety 
of business disruptions in those markets for  
a substantial period of time

•  Geographic diversity reduces the impact of issues arising in one 

jurisdiction with extensive experience of operating in these environments 
and developing opportunities

•  Strong regulatory team that proactively monitors possible 

regulatory changes

•  Building and nurturing local business relationships whilst upholding  

the highest ethical standards

•  Monitoring, analysing and reacting to economic developments, on short, 

medium and long-term bases

New product pipeline

•  A sizeable proportion of Group revenues and 

•  Internal marketing and business development departments monitor  

profits derive from a number of strategic products. 
Failure to maintain a healthy product pipeline will 
affect the ability of the Group to generate business 
and limits the ability to provide differentiated 
products to patients and customers

and assess the market for arising opportunities

•  Expansive global product portfolio with increased focus on high  

value and differentiated products

•  Experienced internal R&D teams developing products and overseeing joint 

venture activities 

•  Product related acquisitions (e.g. acquisition of West-Ward Columbus)

•  Third party pharmaceutical product specialists in addition to strong R&D 
teams are assisting in the development of manufacturing processes for 
new generic products. Both are assisted centrally in the implementation  
and management of projects

Industry earnings

•  The dynamics of the generic pharmaceutical 

•  Operating in wide range of countries, products and therapeutic areas

industry include numerous volatile elements such 
as political action, societal changes, regulatory 
interventions, drug approval patterns, competitor 
strategies and pricing that are difficult to anticipate 
and may affect profitability, goodwill and impairment

•  Diversification of manufacturing capability and capacity

•  Active product life cycle and pricing management in the MENA region

•  Compliantly identify market opportunities and develop appropriate 
pricing strategies whilst responsibly applying price changes in the US

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Risk and description

Acquisitions

•  The Group strategy is to pursue value adding 
acquisitions to expand the product portfolio, 
acquire manufacturing capabilities and expand 
in existing and emerging markets. There is risk  
of misjudging key elements of an acquisition or 
failing to integrate the assets, particularly where 
they are distressed

•  An acquisition of a large-scale target may entail 
financing-related risks and operating expenses 
and significantly increase the Group’s leverage  
if financed with debt

ABC compliance

•  The pharmaceutical industry and certain MENA 
and emerging markets are considered to be 
higher risk in relation to sales practices. Improper 
conduct by employees could seriously damage 
the reputation and licence to do business

Mitigation and control

•  The mergers and acquisitions team undertake extensive due 

diligence of each acquisition, including legal, financial, compliance 
and commercial, and utilise multiple valuation approaches in 
assessing target acquisition value

•  Executive Committee reviews major acquisitions before they are 

considered by the Board

•  The Board is willing and has demonstrated its ability to refuse 
acquisitions where it considers the price or risk is too high

•  Dedicated integration project teams are assigned for the acquisition, 
which are led by the business head responsible for proposing the 
opportunity. Following the acquisition of a target, the finance 
team, the management team and the Audit Committee closely 
monitor its financial and non-financial performance

•  Board level – Compliance, Responsibility and Ethics  

Committee (“CREC”)

•  Code of Conduct approved by the Board, translated into seven 

languages and signed by all employees

•  ABC compliance programme monitored by the CREC

•  Over 5,000 employees have received ABC compliance training

•  Sales and marketing and other ABC compliance policies and 

procedures are created, updated and rolled out and are subject  
to regular audits

•  Active participation in international anti-corruption initiatives  

(e.g. PACI, UN Global Compact)

•  Strengthening US compliance operations in line with 

business expansion

•  Conducting legally privileged internal compliance audits

Financial

•  The Group is exposed to a variety of financial 

•  Extensive financial control procedures have been implemented and  

risks similar to most major international 
manufacturers such as liquidity, exchange rates, 
tax uncertainty and debtor default. In addition, 
most of the other risks could have a financial 
impact on the Group

are assessed annually as part of the internal audit programme

•  A network of banking partners is maintained for lending and deposits

•  Management monitors debtor payments and takes precautionary measures 

and action where necessary

•  Where it is economic and possible to do so, the Group hedges its exchange 

rate and interest rate exposure

•  Management obtains external advice to help manage tax exposures and  

has upgraded internal tax control systems

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Mitigation and control

Legal, intellectual property and regulatory

•  The Group is exposed to a variety of legal, IP  
and regulatory risks similar to most relevant 
major international industries such as changes  
in laws, regulations and their application, 
litigation, governmental investigations, 
sanctions, contractual terms and conditions  
and potential business disruptions

•  Expert internal departments that enhance policies, processes, embed 

compliance culture, raise awareness

•  Train staff and provide terms to mitigate or lower contractual risks 

where possible

•  First class expert external advice is procured to provide independent  

services and ensure highest standards

•  Board of Directors and executive management provide leadership and 

take action

Information technology

•  If information and data are not adequately 
secured and protected (data security, access 
controls), this could result in:

•  Utilise industry-standard information security solutions and best practice 

process for local and Group requirements

•  Continue to stay abreast of cyber-risk activity and, where necessary, 

•  Increased internal/external security threats

implement changes to combat this

•  Compliance and reputational damages

•  Alignment of IT and business strategy

•  Regulatory and legal litigation

•  Working with strategic third parties to implement and maintain a robust 

Group wide information security programme

Human resources and organisational growth

•  Changes in employment laws pose constant 

•  Employ HR programmes that attract, manage and develop talent within 

risks. The fast growth of the organisation poses  
risks to management processes, structures and 
talent that serve the changing needs of the 
organisation. In turn, this may affect other risks 

the organisation

•  Keeping our organisation structures and accountabilities under review, and 

maintaining the flexibility to make changes smoothly as requirements change

•  Continuously upgrade management processes so that they become and 

remain at the standards of a global company

Reputational

•  Reputational risk inescapably arises as a 

•  Monitor the internal and external sources that might signal 

by-product of other risks and from taking 
complex business decisions. However, we  
view our reputation as one of our most valuable 
assets, as risks facing our reputation may affect 
our ability to conduct core business operations 

reputational issues

•  Sustain corporate responsibility and ethics through transparent reporting  

and compliance with global best practices (e.g. GHG emissions, UN 
Global Compact)

•  Maintain strong communication and corporate affairs capabilities

•  Establishing partnerships and programmes to limit misuse of Hikma products

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Risk management

Internal control

During 2016, the Group focused on embedding the 
Enterprise Risk Management (“ERM”) framework.  
Hikma operates in diverse and dynamic markets which  
are subject to great levels of uncertainty and the ERM 
framework is an integral part of our business as it  
provides for a pragmatic and consistent approach to 
identifying, calibrating and reporting on risks throughout 
the organisation; gauging changes in the Group’s risk 
profile; and balancing risk-taking with mitigation 
and control.

In addition to providing consistent approaches to 
measurement, the ERM framework specifies the 
designated senior executive responsible for detailed 
oversight and management of each of the principal risks 
in the business and guides them on the approach they 
should take to monitor, mitigate and control each type  
of risk. All senior executives have the significant daily 
interaction with reporting lines to members of the 
Executive Committee, which is responsible for controlling 
situations that may arise, irrespective of the risk category.

The Board is ultimately responsible for the effectiveness  
of the Group’s systems of internal controls and risk 
management. The Board confirms that it is in accordance 
with the Code and follows the FRC’s “Guidance on Risk 
Management, Internal Control and Related Financial  
and Business Reporting”. The system for identifying, 
evaluating and managing the risks the Group faces 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 monitors 
the ongoing effectiveness of the system and formally 
reviews the Group’s policies on internal control on an 
annual basis, including all material controls. The Board is 
satisfied that the Group’s systems for internal control have 
been in place throughout the year under review and up to 
the date of approval of the Annual Report and Accounts. 
The systems of internal control are designed to manage 
rather than eliminate the risk of failure to achieve the 
business objectives and can only provide reasonable but 
not absolute assurance against material misstatement or 
loss. The Board considers two key areas where control 
needs to be enhanced:

1) IT — the Board appointed a Chief Information Officer  
to integrate Hikma’s global IT initiatives and expanded the 
Group’s IT resources. The Board receives regular updates 
on the progress of this enhancement.

2) Compliance — the Board initiated a programme  
to enhance the ABC activities in the US operations  
and instructed an external assessor to assess the 
enhancements in early 2017. The Board is satisfied  
that the enhancements are on track to be fully 
implemented and tested.

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Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLCKey internal audit events

The key elements of our internal control framework are as follows:

•  A documented and disseminated 

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

•  Written policies and procedures  
for material functional areas with 
specific responsibility allocated  
to individual managers

•  A comprehensive system of internal 

financial reporting that includes regular 
comparison of results against budget 
and forecast and a review of KPIs, each 
informed by management commentary

•  An established process for reviewing the 
financial performance and providing 
support to our joint ventures and 
associates together with direct support 
from the Hikma finance function

•  Annual budgets, updated forecasts and 
long-term business plans for the Group 
that identify risks and opportunities and 
that are reviewed and approved by 
the Board

•  A defined process for controlling capital 
expenditure which is detailed in the 
governance framework

Authority to invest

Board of Directors

($ Million)

>50m

Executive Committee

20-50m

Investment Committee

Regional 
investment

Regional 
investment

Regional 
investment

10-20m

M&A / Corporate Development Department

Project Team: 
MENA and 
emerging markets

Project Team: 
US

Project Team: 
Europe

<1m

MAY

The Audit Committee Chair  
meets EY to review the internal audit 
findings to date, the management 
responses and the action plan.

JUL

EY report their initial findings  
to the Audit Committee. The 
Committee meets with EY  
without management present.

OCT

The Audit Committee Chair  
has a further meeting with EY to  
review the full-year audit findings, 
review the results of the risk assessment 
that is undertaken in conjunction with 
management and consider the internal 
audit plan for the following year.

DEC

EY report their full-year  
findings for the year, a forward-looking 
risk assessment and a plan for the 
following year to the Committee.  
The Committee meets with EY  
without management present.

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Viability

Assessment mechanism
The Directors assess the position and prospects of  
the Company at each Board meeting and at the end of 
the financial year by taking account of the strategic and 
operational update from the Chief Executive and financial 
reporting and forecasting from the Chief Financial Officer. 
The Directors also receive regular updates on operational, 
strategic and financial matters from executives. The Board 
has considered the potential impact of the principal  
risks detailed on pages 54 to 57 and has modelled the 
following scenarios which are designed to take into 
account those principal risks:

•  Product quality: Prolonged closure of one of our 

major US FDA approved facilities

•  MENA & emerging markets: Escalation of political  
or social instability in one of our major MENA markets

•  Industry earnings: Significant changes to the pricing 

environment in the US

These scenarios were designed to be severe but  
plausible. They take full account of the availability and 
likely effectiveness of mitigating actions that could be 
taken to avoid or reduce the impact or occurrence of  
the underlying risks and that would realistically be  
open to them in the circumstances.

The Directors consider that this stress-testing of the 
Company’s prospects is reasonable and the results showed 
that the Company would be able to withstand the impact 
of these scenarios by making the necessary adjustments 
to its operating plans within the normal course 
of business.

Viability period
The Directors have made their assessment of the  
viability of the Company over a period of three years.  
This is the timeframe for new acquisitions and greenfield 
opportunities to become fully mature and integrated 
businesses, to be ready to market products that have  
been transferred or developed and is considered to be  
the maximum over which forecasts can be made to a 
reasonable level of accuracy. The Board acknowledges 
that the accuracy is greater in the nearer term than it  
is towards the end of the viability period.

Qualifications and assumptions
The Board undertook a robust assessment of the  
Group’s principal risks, as outlined on pages 54 to 57.  
This statement highlights the broad business environment 
variables that the Board considers could have a significant 
impact on the viability of the Company.

The Board acknowledges that financial modelling over the 
viability period is subject to a number of assumptions by 
management. The most significant assumptions in the 
view of the Directors are:

•  Introduction and commercialisation of new products

•  Market growth and product demand rates

•  Foreign exchange consistency

•  Continuation of elevation of certain product prices

•  Political and social stability in the markets

•  Ability to re-finance existing debt on similar terms

•  Cash flow generation from newly acquired businesses

•  Ability to increase operational efficiency and reduce 

central costs

•  The effective tax rate being within the current  

guidance range

Statement
The Directors, having considered the above matters, have 
a reasonable expectation over the viability period that the 
Company will be able to continue in operation and meet 
its liabilities as they fall due.

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Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC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 a 
reasonable expectation that the Group has adequate 
resources to continue in operational existence, therefore 
the Directors continue to adopt the going concern basis  
in preparing the financial statements.

Going concern

The Directors have considered the going concern position 
of the Company during the year and at the financial year 
end, as they have in previous years. 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 by economic downturns 
compared to other industries.

The Group’s overall net debt position was $704 million  
at 31 December 2016 compared to $135 million in 
December 2015. Net cash flow from operating activities  
in 2016 was $293 million (2015: $366 million). The Group 
has $1,109 million (2015: $1,374 million) of undrawn 
short-term and long-term banking facilities, in addition to 
$180 million (2015: $205 million) of unutilised import and 
export financing limits. These facilities are well diversified 
across the 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, maturities  
of long-term debt, and the purchase of West-Ward 
Columbus, show that the Group should be able to 
operate well within the levels of its facilities and their 
related covenants.

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GOVERNANCE

During the year we have continued to promote 
our core Hikma values of transparency, respect, 
trust and quality.

63 / Message from our Chair
64 to 67 / Corporate governance at a glance
68 to 73 / Board of Directors
74 to 75 / Executive Committee
76 to 83 / Governance report
84 to 103 / Committee reports
104 to 135 / Remuneration report
136 to 139 / Directors’ report

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Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLCCorporate governance

Message from our Chair

EVER STRONGER 
GOVERNANCE

Dear Shareholders

Your Board has continued to develop and grow during 
2016, continuing to improve our governance and 
oversight of the Group.

Earlier in 2016 several investors wrote to Hikma  
regarding succession for Independent Directors and 
certain remuneration matters. I was pleased that  
our Nomination and Governance Committee and 
Remuneration Committee addressed both of these issues 
in a considered and consultative manner. You will find 
further information in the respective Committee reports.

“We owe Michael more than I have detailed 

here and I would like to thank him on behalf  
of all of us.”

Our response to these points leads me into the  
Board and Committee changes that are underway.  
We welcomed Nina Henderson to the Board in October 
and I am delighted that we have further enhanced our  
US and global corporate experience with such a strong 
appointment. The implementation of the medium-term 
succession plan results in Michael Ashton stepping  
down from the Board in May 2017. Michael has guided 
the development of our remuneration practice and 
development of a Human Resources function from their 
nascent early days on listing in 2005 to the very strong 
position that we are in today. We owe Michael more  
than I have detailed here and I would like to thank  
him on behalf of all of us.

As we announced during the year, John Castellani is in  
the process of assuming responsibility for the Compliance, 
Ethics and Responsibility Committee chair. This is a very 
important Committee for the Group and I am delighted 
that we have the right person to build on Ron Goode’s 
excellent achievements.

Over the last five years we have made a significant 
number of directors appointments and have passed on 
the leadership of all four Board Committees. We feel that, 
by taking time to ensure we have the right people and do 
not lose knowledge, our succession process has greatly 
assisted in the continued enhancement of the Board.  
I would like to thank shareholders for their patience  
as we have gone through this exercise.

Said Darwazah
Chairman and Chief Executive

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Corporate governance at a glance

IMPLEMENTING CHANGE 
READY FOR THE FUTURE

During 2016, the Board focused on implementing Director 
and Committee changes in order to be ready to take Hikma 
to the next level.

Hikma’s Board of Directors

Highlights of 2016
•  Oversaw the integration of Roxane  

(now West-Ward Columbus)

•  Extensive review of the Group’s strategy

•  Expanded our US and global board experience further through  

the appointment of Nina Henderson

Priorities in 2017
•  Maximising the value from the product portfolio

•  Enhancing forecasting and budgeting processes

•  Ensuring an orderly handover of responsibilities from  
Dr Ronald Goode to John Castellani as Chair of the 
Compliance, Responsibility and Ethics Committee

•  Enhanced gender diversity on the Board

•  Further develop our medium-term executive succession  

•  Continued to develop and implement our executive  

and development plans

and management succession plans

•  Embedding the revised remuneration policy and 

performance targets

•  Developed a US ABC enhancement programme

•  Enhanced our internal governance and processes concerning 

the market abuse regime

•  Carried out an in-depth review of the remuneration policy

•  Undertook a shareholder consultation regarding governance 

and remuneration arrangements

•  Successful transition to PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as auditors

•  Advanced our anti-trust, anti-money laundering and trade 

sanctions programme

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Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLCAttendance
During the year under review, the Board held seven scheduled 
meetings and two unscheduled meetings. All Directors attended 
each scheduled and unscheduled meeting other than Michael 
Ashton who was unable to attend one meeting due to an 
important family commitment. Michael read the papers for 
consideration at that meeting and relayed his comments in 
advance through the Senior Independent Director. Michael 
contacted the Company Secretary as soon as possible in  
order to establish the outcomes and key points considered.

Board changes
During 2016, Dr Jochen Gann joined as the Boehringer Ingelheim 
nominated Non-Executive Director and John Castellani and Nina 
Henderson joined as Independent Non-Executive Directors. 
Michael Ashton is due to stand down at the Annual General 
Meeting (“AGM”) on 19 May 2017.

Board meeting attendance
Director

Said Darwazah
Mazen Darwazah
Robert Pickering 
Ali Al-Husry
Michael Ashton
Dr Ronald Goode
Pat Butler
Dr Pamela Kirby
Dr Jochen Gann (appointed 29 Feb 
2016)
John Castellani (appointed 1 Mar 2016)
Nina Henderson (appointed 1 Oct 2016)
Breffni Byrne (retired 12 May 2016)

Attended

9/9
9/9
 9/9
9/9
8/9
9/9
9/9
9/9

5/5
5/5
2/2
 5/5

%

100%
100%
100%
100%
89%
100%
100%
100%

100%
100%
100%
 100%

Please see pages 66 to 67 to view the detailed Board calendar  
and meeting activities.

2015 Composition 

2016 Composition 

Total

9

Total

11

  Chairman & CEO 
  Executive Directors 
  Non-Independent NED 

Independent NED 

11%
11%
11%
67%

  Chairman & CEO 
  Executive Directors 
  Non-Independent NED 

Independent NED 

9%
9%
18%
64%

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Corporate governance at a glance continued

2016 Board key business and the time spent by area of focus

In addition to the regular discussion items and responsibilities on page 67, the following matters were considered during 2016.

JAN

FEB

MAR

•  West-Ward Columbus (“Roxane”) 

circular, prospectus and EGM

•  West-Ward Columbus 
(“Roxane”) update

•  Risk appetite

•  AGM notice

*  Two meetings were held in February

•  Market update

•  Preliminary statements

•  R&A 2015

•  Dividend

MAY

JUL

AUG

•  AGM

•  Forecast II

•  Trading statement

•  West-Ward Columbus 
(“Roxane”) integration

•  Strategy

•  Brexit assessment

•  Strategy

•  Board evaluation

•  Market update

•  Proposed interim dividend

•  Forecast III

•  Interim announcement and results

•  API risk

OCT

DEC

The Board’s time

•  Strategic review

•  Budget for 2017

•  Financing

•  Investor relations review

2015

2016

NOV

•  Forecast IV

•  Market update

•  Trading statement

•  Trading update

Please see pages 71 to 73 to view in detail the Directors’ biographies 

2015  2016
14%  22%
  Corporate governance 
21%  24%
  Financial 
7%
  Operational developments  8% 
  Risk 
6%
21% 
  Strategy and acquisitions  36%  41%

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Regular items and responsibilities

The following items are matters of regular discussion at meetings of the Board of Directors.

Chief Executive’s report

Committee reports

•  Operational update from the 

business divisions

•  Committee Chair updates on 
business of the Committee

Investors and markets

•  Capital and pharmaceutical 

markets updates

•  New greenfield opportunities 

•  Discussion of recommended actions

•  Market consensus information

and partnerships

•  Issues arising across the Group

•  Delegation of issues to management

•  Investor relations annual review

Legal

•  Regulatory issues

Strategic

•  Business environment updates

•  Litigation developments

•  Pharmaceutical market strategy

Risk

•  Risk appetite

•  Principal risks

•  Legal compliance updates

•  Specific M&A opportunities

•  Deep dive assessments

•  Legal and regulatory change

•  Management framework

Finance

Governance

Training

•  Financial reporting

•  Board process enhancements

•  Company specific training

•  Flash sales

•  Forecasting

•  Budgeting

•  UK and listed environment  

•  Professional adviser opportunities

developments

•  Annual governance review

•  Bespoke training programmes

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Standing left to right: Peter Speirs, Nina Henderson, Dr Jochen Gann, Michael Ashton, Dr Pamela Kirby, John Castellani, Ali Al-Husry, Mazen Darwazah
Seated left to right: Robert Pickering, Pat Butler, Said Darwazah, Dr Ronald Goode

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Around the table

Executives

Non-Executives

Independent Non-Executives

1. Said Darwazah

3. Ali Al-Husry

Chairman and Chief Executive

Non-Executive Director

•  Strategic vision

•  Financing and capital markets

•  Acquisitions and financing

•  MENA region

•  US pharmaceuticals

•  Business development

•  Governance and leadership

•  Pharmaceuticals

5. Robert Pickering

Senior Independent Director 
Chair Nomination and  
Governance Committee

•  Listed environment and governance

•  Capital markets

2. Mazen Darwazah

Executive Vice Chairman,  
Chief Executive of MENA  
and Emerging Markets

•  MENA pharmaceuticals

•  Regulatory and reputational

•  Strategy and operations

•  Business integrity and ethics

4. Dr Jochen Gann

Non-Executive Director

•  Acquisitions and business development

•  Treasury and capital management

6. Dr Pamela Kirby

Chair Remuneration Committee

•  US and UK pharmaceuticals

•  Human resources and people

•  EU pharmaceuticals

7. Michael Ashton

1.

2.

12.

3.

The Boardroom table
Full biographies are included on pages 71 to 73

11.

10.

4.

5.

9.

6.

8.

7.

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Independent Non-Executive Director

•  North American, European and African 

manufacturing and distribution

•  Human resources and people

8. Dr Ronald Goode

Chair Compliance, Responsibility and 
Ethics Committee

•  US and international pharmaceuticals

•  Business integrity and ethics

9. Pat Butler

Chair Audit Committee

•  Financial affairs and audit

•  Strategy and risk

10. John Castellani

Chair (elect) Compliance, Responsibility 
and Ethics Committee

•  US pharmaceutical market

•  Regulatory and legislative

11. Nina Henderson

Independent Non-Executive Director

•  Strategy and risk

•  US and international general  

management

Company Secretary

12. Peter Speirs

Company Secretary

•  Listing and governance

Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC1. Said Darwazah

2. Mazen Darwazah

Chairman and Chief Executive

Age: 59 / Appointed: 1 July 2007  
Joined Hikma: 1981 / Nationality: Jordanian

Skills and experience: Said has served  
as Chief Executive since July 2007 and 
Chairman since May 2014. Said was 
Chairman and Chief Executive of Hikma’s 
group holding company from 1994 to 
2003 and Minister of Health for the 
Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan from  
2003 to 2006.

During his 35 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 and 
entrepreneurial organisation. Said has led 
the development of the Group strategy, 
the Injectables business in Europe and the 
MENA region and acquisitions including 
West-Ward Pharmaceuticals and Baxter’s 
injectable business. Under Said’s 
leadership, Hikma’s facilities in the US, 
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 holds various 
public and charitable positions. He is  
the Chairman of the Queen Rania 
Foundation, a major charitable project, 
and a Director of Endeavour Jordan, a 
charitable organisation that assists in  
the development of entrepreneurs, and  
a Trustee of Jordan River Foundation,  
a charitable organisation that aims to 
empower Jordanian society. Said is also  
a trustee of the American University  
of Beirut. Said is a Board member of  
the Central Bank of Jordan and DASH 
Ventures Limited. He is also Chairman of 
Royal Jordanian and the Dead Sea Touristic 
& Real Estate Investments.

Committee membership:

•  Executive Committee (Chair)

Executive Vice Chairman, Chief Executive 
of MENA and Emerging Markets

Age: 58 / Appointed: 8 September 2005 
Joined Hikma: 1985 / Nationality: Jordanian

Skills and experience: Mazen was 
appointed Group Executive Vice Chairman 
and MENA Chief Executive in 2005 and 
became President and Chief Executive of 
MENA and Emerging Markets in 2014. 
During his 31 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 Chief 
Executive of Hikma Pharmaceuticals 
Limited, a major group operational  
and holding company.

Mazen is responsible for the strategic  
and operational direction of the MENA 
business. He is also responsible for the 
expansion of the Group into emerging 
markets outside the MENA region, global 
alliances, business relationships, CR and 
business integrity.

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 holds various 
public and charitable positions. He is Vice 
Chairman of the Capital Bank of Jordan 
and a trustee of the St. Louis College of 
Pharmacy, Birzeit University and King’s 
Academy. Mazen is also a member of the 
King Abdullah Policy Board. He is on the 
Advisory Board for the Lebanese American 
University (LAU), Lebanon.

Committee membership:

•  CRE Committee

•  Corporate Responsibility Committee 

(Chair)

•  Executive Committee

•  Nomination and 

Governance Committee

3. Ali Al-Husry

Non-Executive Director

Age: 59 / Appointed: 14 October 2005 
Joined Hikma: 1981 / Nationality: Jordanian

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 of the Bank until 2007.

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

Other appointments: Ali is the founder 
and a Director 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. He is also 
a trustee for the Jordanian University of 
Science and Technology. Additionally, Ali 
is a Director of the Capital Bank of Jordan. 
Ali is also a Board member of DASH 
Ventures Limited.

4. Dr Jochen Gann

Non-Executive Director

Age: 52 / Appointed: 29 February 2016 
Joined Hikma: 2016 / Nationality: German

Skills and experience: Jochen is Global 
Head of Corporate Finance / M&A and 
Corporate Vice President at Boehringer 
Ingelheim GmbH. In his M&A role he  
leads Boehringer Ingelheim’s mergers and 
acquisitions activities across all businesses. 
He is also responsible for Business 
Development & Licensing (Strategic 
Transaction and Alliance Management)  
for Boehringer’s prescription medicine 
division. In addition, in his role as 
Corporate Treasurer he is responsible for 
the group’s financing, asset management, 
risk management, and liquidity and credit 
management activities as well as the 
corporate banking strategy. Jochen is  
also managing director of the Corporate 
Venture Fund.

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Jochen has held several senior roles at 
Boehringer Ingelheim including Head of 
Controlling Subsidiaries and Head of Tax. 
Prior to joining Boehringer Ingelheim in 
2007, Jochen held the positions of Head 
of Corporate Treasury at Cognis GmbH, 
Managing Director at Degussa Bank 
GmbH, Head of Treasury Controlling  
at Hoechst AG and Consultant at 
Metzler, Germany.

Jochen holds a Doctorate Degree 
(International Finance) from University  
of Hohenheim, Germany and a Master’s 
Degree in Business Administration and 
Science from University of Karlsruhe,  
Germany.

Other appointments: Jochen currently 
holds a number of board positions at 
companies of the Boehringer Ingelheim 
group. He is also currently Chairman of  
the Finance committee at Verband Der 
Chemischen Industrie e. V., Germany and 
a Member of the Advisory Board KfW 
IPEX-Bank GmbH, Germany.

5. Robert Pickering

Senior Independent Director

Age: 57 / Appointed: 1 September 2011 
Joined Hikma: 2011 / Nationality: British

Skills and experience: Robert joined  
the Board as a Non-Executive Director  
in September 2011 and became Senior 
Independent Director in May 2014.  
Robert spent 23 years at Cazenove and 
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 CLSA UK, a 
branch of CLSA Limited, an independent 
brokerage and investment group 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.

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Committee membership:

•  Audit Committee

•  Nomination and Governance 

Committee (Chair)

•  Remuneration Committee

6. Dr Pamela Kirby

Independent Non-Executive Director

Age: 63 / Appointed: 1 December 2014 
Joined Hikma: 2014 / Nationality: British

Skills and experience: Dr Pamela Kirby was 
Chief Executive of Quintiles Transnational 
Corp and has held senior executive 
positions in F Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd  
and AstraZeneca plc. Dr Kirby has chaired 
Scynexis Inc and was Senior Independent 
Director of Informa plc. Dr Kirby has 
previously held Non-Executive Director 
positions with Smith & Nephew plc, Novo 
Nordisk A/S, Curalogic A/S and Oscient 
Pharmaceuticals Corp.

Dr Kirby holds a first-class Bachelor of 
Science degree in Pharmacology and a 
PhD in Clinical Pharmacology from the 
University of London.

Other appointments: Dr Kirby is a 
Non-Executive Director of DCC plc, Victrex 
plc and Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC. She 
is also a Supervisory Board Member for 
Akzo Nobel NV and a Non-Executive 
member of the board of the King’s  
Health Partnership, an academic 
health-science centre.

Committee membership:

•  Audit Committee

•  CRE Committee

•  Remuneration Committee (Chair)

7. Michael Ashton

Independent Non-Executive Director

Age: 71 / Appointed: 14 October 2005 
Joined Hikma: 2005 / Nationality: Australian

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 of Puricore until June 2015, 
SkyePharma PLC from November 1998  
to March 2006 and prior to that was 
Chairman, President and Chief Executive 
of Faulding. He has held a number of 
non-executive and advisory positions 
across the pharmaceutical industry.

Michael has a Bachelor of Pharmacy 
degree from Sydney University, and an 
MBA degree from Rutgers University, 
New Jersey.

Other appointments: Michael is Chairman 
of Komixx, a private children’s educational  
company.

Committee membership:

•  Audit Committee

•  Nomination and 

Governance Committee

•  Remuneration Committee

8. Dr Ronald Goode

Independent Non-Executive Director

Age: 73 / Appointed: 12 December 2006 
Joined Hikma: 2006 / Nationality: American

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. Ron’s extensive 
experience includes leading companies as 
Chief Executive and acting as an adviser to 
companies in the pharmaceutical industry. 
Ron also advises companies involved in 
nanotechnology and in the information 
technology business sectors.

Ron was formerly President and Chief 
Executive of Unimed Pharmaceuticals,  
Inc. and eXegenics Inc. Ron was a  
Trustee of Thunderbird School of Global 
Management, which was 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. He is a recipient  
of the University of Georgia distinguished 
alumni award.

Other appointments: Ron is the Chairman 
of The Goode Group, advisers to the 
pharmaceutical industry, a Director of 
Mercy Ships International, a medical 
services charity, and a Senior Business 
Advisor to The Kinsella Group, an 
investment banking company. Additionally 
he is a member of Private Access, Inc.,  
a medical record software developer.

Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLCCommittee membership:

10. John Castellani

•  Audit Committee

•  CRE Committee  

(Chair until 19 May 2017)

•  Remuneration Committee

9. Pat Butler

Independent Non-Executive Director

Age: 56 / Appointed: 1 April 2014  
Joined Hikma: 2014 / Nationality: Irish

Skills and experience: Pat is a former 
Senior Director at McKinsey & Co. During 
his 25 years at McKinsey, he focused on 
advising large corporations in the EU, US 
and MENA on strategic, acquisition and 
organisational issues. Pat is a partner at 
the Resolution Group, a financial services 
investment and restructuring company.  
Pat has extensive experience in strategy 
implementation, integrating acquisitions, 
performance improvement and a range of 
finance functions including treasury and 
risk management. Pat is considered to 
have recent and relevant 
financial experience.

Prior to McKinsey, Pat qualified as a 
chartered accountant with the audit and 
tax practice of Arthur Andersen. He has  
a first class honours degree in Commerce 
and a postgraduate diploma in Accounting 
and Corporate Finance from University 
College Dublin.

Other appointments: Pat is a Non-
Executive Director of the Bank of Ireland, 
Towergate Group and Res Media Limited. 
He is also a Governor of the British Film 
Institute and a trustee of the 
Resolution Foundation.

Committee membership:

•  Audit Committee (Chair)

•  CRE Committee

•  Nomination and Governance 

Committee

•  Remuneration Committee

Independent Non-Executive Director

Age: 66 / Appointed: 1 March 2016  
Joined Hikma: 2016 / Nationality: American

Skills and experience: John J. Castellani 
was President and Chief Executive  
Officer of Pharmaceutical Research and 
Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) from 
2010 to 2015. Prior to that, he was the 
President and Chief Executive of Business 
Roundtable, an association of leading  
US company chief executives. During his 
career John has also held senior positions 
with Burson-Marsteller, Tenneco, Inc. and 
General Electric Corp., amongst others.

John holds a Bachelor of Science Degree 
(Biology) from Union College Schenectady, 
New York.

Other appointments: John is a member of 
the board of trustees of The Johns Hopkins 
Medical System Sibley Memorial Hospital, 
Washington, DC. He is also a Director  
of 5th Port.

Committee membership:

•  Audit Committee

•  CRE Committee  

(Chair from 19 May 2017)

•  Remuneration Committee

11. Nina Henderson

Nina has served as a Director of Royal 
Dutch Shell PLC, AXA Financial Inc.,  
The Equitable Companies, Del Monte 
Foods Company, Hunt Corporation,  
Pactiv Corporation and Walter Energy  
Inc. with service on Audit, Investment, 
Nomination and Governance, Corporate 
Social Responsibility and Remuneration 
Committees. She has served as a Lead 
Director and committee Chair.

Nina is an honours graduate of Drexel 
University and holds a Bachelor of Science. 
A member of the Drexel 100, she received 
the Anthony J. P. Drexel Distinguished 
Alumni Award in 2010.

Other appointments: Nina is a Director  
of IWG PLC (formerly Regus PLC), CNO 
Financial Group Inc., a life and healthcare 
insurance products company, the Foreign 
Policy Association and the Visiting Nurse 
Service of New York Inc., the largest home 
healthcare provider in the United States. 
She is a Trustee of Drexel University, 
including the Drexel College of Medicine. 
Nina is a President of the Kent Land Trust 
Foundation, a nature conservancy.

Committee membership:

•  Audit Committee

•  Nomination and 

Governance Committee

•  Remuneration Committee

Independent Non-Executive Director

Age: 67 / Appointed: 1 October 2016  
Joined Hikma: 2016 / Nationality: American

12. Peter Speirs

Company Secretary

Skills and experience: Nina is a former 
Corporate Vice President of Bestfoods 
where she held numerous international 
general management and executive 
marketing positions for global consumer 
branded and food service businesses. 
During a 30 year career, her positions 
included President Bestfoods Grocery 
North America Consumer Division, 
Corporate Vice President Business 
Development Global Food Service  
Division, President Bestfoods Specialty 
Markets Division and Vice President 
Bestfoods Baking until 2001.

Appointed: 3 April 2012  
Joined Hikma: 2010 / Nationality: British

Skills and experience: Peter joined  
Hikma as a Deputy Company Secretary in 
2010 and assumed the role of Company 
Secretary in 2012. Peter is responsible for 
advising the Board and Committees on 
governance matters. Prior to joining Hikma 
he worked for Barclays and Pool Re,  
the UK terrorism re-insurer.

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

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Executive Committee

Manager at Hikma Investment, General 
Manager of Hikma Farmacêutica and Vice 
President of Injectables. In February 2009, 
Majda assumed her current position as 
Corporate Vice President, Human 
Resources and she took on additional 
responsibility for MENA operations in 
January 2015. 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) at INSEAD, 
holds a BA from the American University 
of Beirut and a Master’s degree from 
Hochschule Fur Okonomie in Berlin,  
Germany.

Other appointments: Majda is currently  
a member of the Board of Trustees of the  
Al Hussein Technical University.

Committee membership:

•  Executive Committee

Khalid Nabilsi

Chief Financial Officer

Appointed: 2011  
Joined Hikma: 2001 / Nationality: Jordanian

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 qualified as a US Certified Public 
Accountant and has an MBA from the 
University of Hull.

Standing left to right: Michael Raya, Hussein Arkhagha, Bassam Kanaan, Majda Labadi, Mazen Darwazah,  
Khalid Nabilsi, Brian Hoffmann.
Seated left to right: Riad Mishlawi, Said Darwazah, Susan Ringdal

Said Darwazah

Chairman and Chief Executive

Please refer to page 71 for full 
biographical details.

Mazen Darwazah

Executive Vice Chairman, Chief Executive 
of MENA and Emerging Markets

Please refer to page 71 for full 
biographical details.

Bassam Kanaan

Chief Strategy and Corporate 
Development Officer

Appointed: 2014  
Joined Hikma: 2001 / Nationality: Jordanian

Skills and experience: Bassam joined 
Hikma as Chief Financial Officer in 2001 
and played a leading role in preparing for 
Hikma’s IPO in 2005 and in its subsequent 
M&A activity. In January 2011, Bassam 
was promoted to the position of  
President and Chief Operating Officer  
for the MENA and EU regions, where  
he led the implementation of important 
organisational and operational 
improvements. In 2014, he was promoted 
to the newly created role of Chief Strategy 
and Corporate Development Officer, with 
Group-level responsibility for strategic 
development, acquisitions, alliances  
and product development. Bassam  

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is responsible for delivering the expansion 
vision of the Chief Executive.

Bassam is qualified as a US 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 a Non-Executive Directorship in Arab 
Bank. Bassam has 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 
organisations and is currently a member  
of the Board of Trustees of the Welfare 
Association in Jordan.

Committee membership:

•  Executive Committee

•  Global Management Committee (Chair)

Majda Labadi

Corporate Vice President for Human 
Resources and Head of Operations, 
MENA

Appointed: 2009  
Joined Hikma: 1985 / Nationality: Jordanian

Skills and experience: During her 31 years 
at Hikma, Majda has held a variety of roles 
including Purchasing Manager at Hikma 
Pharmaceuticals Limited, Strategy 

Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC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.

Committee membership:

•  Executive Committee

Susan Ringdal

Vice President, Corporate Strategy and 
Investor Relations

Appointed: 2012  
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.

Committee membership:

•  Executive Committee

•  Global Management Committee

Michael Raya

Chief Executive Officer, West-Ward 
Pharmaceuticals

Appointed: 2008  
Joined Hikma: 1992 / Nationality: American

Skills and experience: Michael joined 
Hikma’s US subsidiary West-Ward 
Pharmaceuticals 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 was responsible for all West-Ward 
Pharmaceuticals operations as well as 
quality/compliance for all worldwide 
Hikma facilities until his appointment  
as President and Chief Executive of 
West-Ward Pharmaceuticals in 2008.

Michael holds a Master’s 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.

Committee membership:

•  Executive Committee

Riad Mishlawi

EU Vice President and Global Head of 
Injectables

Appointed: 2011  
Joined Hikma: 1990 / Nationality: Lebanese

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. 
He 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 Hikma’s Injectables division 
through a period of rapid growth and  
has integrated operations into a global  
operation.

Riad has a BSc in Engineering and a 
Master’s in Engineering and Management 
from George Washington University.

Committee membership:

•  Executive Committee

Brian Hoffmann

President, West-Ward Pharmaceuticals

Appointed: 2015  
Joined Hikma: 2009 / Nationality: American

Skills and experience: Brian was appointed 
President of West-Ward Pharmaceuticals  
in 2015 with responsibilities for two of 
Hikma’s facilities, supply chain, business 
development, and product selection. Brian 
originally joined West-Ward in 2009 to 
develop a strategy function and was later 
promoted to VP Corporate Development 
and SVP & General Manager. Brian has led 
many strategic initiatives including the 
acquisitions and integrations of Baxter’s 
Multi-Source Injectables business and 
Boehringer Ingelheim’s Roxane Laboratories.

Brian worked for L.E.K. Consulting as  
a management consultant in their Boston 
office. He led engagements for clients  
in a wide variety of areas including  
growth strategy, merger evaluation  
and integration, new product launches, 
and strategic alliances.

Brian holds a Bachelor’s Degree  
in Business Administration from  
Boston University Questrom School  
of Management and an MBA from the 
University of Chicago Booth School of 
Business with concentrations in strategic 
management, finance, and marketing.

Committee membership:

•  Executive Committee

Hussein Arkhagha

General Counsel

Appointed: 2013  
Joined Hikma: 2001 / Nationality: 
Jordanian

Skills and experience: Hussein 
joined Hikma as Legal Counsel in July 
2001. Since then, he has established and 
developed the global legal department, 
aligning its mission and strategy with 
those of Hikma. Hussein is a key member 
of the team that prepared for Hikma’s IPO 
on the London Stock Exchange in 2005,  
in addition to Hikma’s major acquisitions. 
Prior to his appointment as General 
Counsel, he held several positions at 
Hikma, including Head of MENA Legal, 
Head of the Shareholders’ Department 
and Head of Tax.

Hussein is a qualified lawyer in  
Jordan and holds a Master’s degree  
in International Business Law from  
the University of Manchester, under  
a UK Chevening Scholarship.

Other appointments: Hussein is an active 
member of charity associations, sports and 
cultural organisations. He currently sits on 
the Board of Trustees for Prince Hamza Bin 
Al Hussein Schools in Jordan.

Committee membership:

•  Executive Committee

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Governance report

Explanations under the UK Corporate 
Governance Code

Governance principles

The Board is committed to the standards of corporate 
governance set out in the UK Corporate Governance Code 
(the “UK Code”) adopted in September 2014 and the 
Markets Law of the Dubai Financial Services Authority. The 
report on pages 62 to 135 describes how the Board has 
applied the Main Principles of the UK Code and Markets 
Law throughout the year ended 31 December 2016.  
The UK Code is available at www.frc.org.uk

The Board considers that this Annual Report provides the 
information shareholders need to evaluate how we have 
complied with our current obligations under the UK Code 
and Markets Law.

The Board acknowledges that Said Darwazah holding  
the positions of Chairman and Chief Executive and the 
continuation of Independent Non-Executive Directors  
who have served more than nine years require explanation 
under the UK Code. Hikma is committed to an open 
dialogue regarding these matters. Questions may be 
directed to and further information may be requested 
from the Company Secretary. Otherwise, throughout the 
year and up until the date of this report, Hikma was in  
full compliance with the UK Code.

Chairman and Chief Executive position
The Board is aware that Said Darwazah’s position as 
Chairman and Chief Executive is a departure from the  
UK Code. The Board consulted shareholders in early 2014 
and fully re-considered the position during the year. The 
following disclosure summarises the Board’s rationale. The 
Independent Non-Executive Directors meet twice a year  
to review the Board structure including consideration  
of whether the combined role should continue. The 
Independent Non-Executive Directors have concluded  
that the position remains appropriate.

Reasons for the decision

The Board is focused on the commercial success of Hikma 
and believes that continuing the combined position of 
Chairman and Chief Executive is the best way to achieve 
this objective for Hikma because:

•  Chairman’s role: The Chairman position is highly visible 
inside and outside Hikma, acting as an ambassador 
with business partners and adviser to the divisions.  
It is essential the Chairman intimately understands 
MENA culture and has strong relationships in the 
region, can speak Arabic and has extensive 
pharmaceutical knowledge.

•  Business partners: A significant number of the 

Company’s key political and commercial relationships 
across the MENA region are built on the long-term trust 
and respect for the Darwazah family where the role of 
the Chairman remains key.

•  Continuity of success: Said Darwazah has been a 

driving force behind the operational success of the 
business since 2007 and the Board believes that it is 
important to the continued success of the Group  
that he remains in the lead executive role.

•  Succession: The Board considers that the heritage and 
management relationships across the Group add extra 
challenge to appointing an external Chief Executive, 
whilst ensuring shareholder value is maximised. The 
Chief Executive continues to develop the executives 
below him with a view to handing responsibilities  
over in the medium term.

Control enhancements

The Board has implemented the following enhancements 
to controls:

•  Governance structure review: The Independent 
Directors meet at least bi-annually in a private  
session chaired by the Senior Independent Director.  
This meeting includes consideration of the 
appropriateness of the governance structure  
and safeguards for shareholders.

•  Committee Chair roles: The Chairs of the  

Board Committees, all of whom are Independent 
Non-Executive Directors, undertake a significant 
amount of work in the oversight of the functions  
that report to their Committees and have in-depth 
relationships with the relevant executives.

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Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC•  Transparency and engagement: Hikma has always had 
the highest regard for external shareholders. Many of 
the original investors from before listing still invest and 
support Hikma today. Over 12 years since flotation,  
the Company has maintained the highest standards  
of shareholder engagement, which is reflective of  
the importance placed in maintaining strong investor 
relations and governance. Hikma has won and  
been shortlisted for several transparency and 
governance awards.

•  Expanded Senior Independent role: The Board  
has increased the responsibilities of the Senior 
Independent Director to assume joint responsibility, 
with the Chairman and Chief Executive, for setting the 
Board agenda, agreeing action points and the minutes 
of the meetings.

Independence
The Board considers Robert Pickering, Michael Ashton, 
Dr Ronald Goode, Pat Butler, Dr Pamela Kirby, John 
Castellani and Nina Henderson 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.

Tenure range

Tenure range

0–3 years 
4–6 years 
7–9 years 
9+ years

Independent NED

No.
4
1
0
2

Percentage
57%
14%
0%
29%

The Board reviewed and considered the independence  
of the Non-Executive Directors during the year as part  
of the annual corporate governance review. It recognises 
that Michael Ashton and Dr Ronald Goode have served  
in excess of nine years and therefore this constitutes a 
departure from the UK Code. Michael Ashton will retire 
from the Board in May 2017 and Dr Ronald Goode  
will stand down in May 2018. Dr Ronald Goode will be 
handing over the Chair of the Compliance, Responsibility 
and Ethics Committee to John Castellani at the 2017 AGM.

The Board wishes to retain the services of Dr Ronald Goode 
and Michael Ashton for a time period sufficient to transfer 
their responsibilities and knowledge in an orderly manner 
whilst ensuring continuity and ongoing challenge. The 
Board considers this to be appropriate as Hikma is a 
maturing company in which historical knowledge and 
personal relationships are important to the successful 
oversight of the business.

The Board is of the view that Michael Ashton and 
Dr Ronald Goode remain independent because:

•  Their character and the manner in which they perform 
their role clearly demonstrate independent thought 
and judgement.

•  They continue to ask difficult and challenging questions 
of management and request additional information 
when required.

•  None of the Independent Directors receives additional 
remuneration apart from Directors’ fees, and they  
do not participate in the Group’s share plans or 
pension schemes.

•  There are no conflicts of interest between any 

Independent Non-Executive Directors and management 
or significant shareholders.

The Board does not view Ali Al-Husry as an Independent 
Director due to the length of his association with the 
Company, being an executive with Hikma prior to listing 
and his involvement with Darhold Limited, Hikma’s largest 
shareholder. However, he continues to bring to the Board 
broad corporate financial experience and a detailed 
knowledge of the MENA region, which is an important 
and specialist part of the Group’s business.

The Board does not view Dr Jochen Gann as an 
Independent Director as his appointment was part of  
the shareholder agreement with Boehringer Ingelheim,  
a major shareholder and his primary employer. However, 
Jochen brings significant M&A and corporate finance 
experience, with a particular focus on the 
pharmaceutical sector.

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Roles

The division of Board responsibilities can be summarised as follows:

Chairman and Chief Executive
The Board has approved separate statements of the Chairman and the Chief Executive responsibilities in writing, which 
are reviewed annually and include:

Chairman

•  Being an ambassador for the Group

•  Providing an appropriate environment for the Board  

to scrutinise and challenge the actions of management 
in a constructive manner

•  Setting the agenda for the Board, in consultation with 

the Senior Independent Director

•  Ensuring that the opinions of Directors and executives 

Chief Executive

•  Providing the strategic vision and implementation 
capability to ensure the Company achieves its 
full potential

•  Leading the executive team and supporting the 

business heads in the delivery of the divisional strategies

•  Identifying and executing new business opportunities 

inside and outside the current core activities

are fully taken into account

•  Ensuring effective implementation of Board decisions

•  Keeping the Senior Independent Director fully informed 

of all matters of importance to the Group

•  Ensuring that the Board considers all matters that are 

relevant to it and has appropriate information

Roles and responsibilities

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Company Secretary

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Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC 
 
Company Secretary
The Company Secretary reports to the Chairman  
and Chief Executive and supports him and the Senior 
Independent Director in the delivery of their roles, 
particularly in relation to information flow and setting  
the Board agenda. The Company Secretary keeps the 
Board apprised of matters of governance and policy  
and all Directors have access to his advice and services. 
The Company Secretary also acts as secretary to the  
Board Committees, supporting the Committee Chairs  
in the governance aspects of their responsibilities.  
The appointment and removal of the Company  
Secretary is a matter reserved for the Board.

Board Committees
The Board has an extensive workload and, therefore, has 
delegated the detailed oversight of certain items to four 
Board Committees: Audit; Nomination and Governance; 
Remuneration; and Compliance, Responsibility and Ethics 
Committee (“CREC”). Each Committee has terms of 
reference which were reviewed during the year. Copies 
are published on the Hikma website and are available for 
inspection at the registered office at 13 Hanover Square, 
London, W1S 1HW or by contacting cosec@hikma.
uk.com. The Chairs of each Board 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 is empowered to request 
information from management and the advice of any 
employee or officer, and obtain independent professional 
advice at Hikma’s expense.

Senior Independent Director
The Senior Independent Director’s responsibilities include:

•  In consultation with the Chairman and Chief Executive, 

setting the Board agenda, actions points and 
the minutes

•  Leading the Board in matters of board composition, 

effectiveness and evaluation, particularly in relation to 
the performance of the Chairman and Chief Executive

•  Providing a communication channel between  
the Chairman and Chief Executive and the  
Non-Executive Directors

•  Leading the bi-annual meetings of Independent 

Non-Executive Directors to assess the appropriateness 
of the governance structure and safeguards 
for shareholders

•  Providing a sounding board for the Chairman,  

executive management and the Company Secretary

•  Acting as an alternate point of contact for shareholders 
and maintaining contact with principal investors and 
representative bodies

Executive Vice Chairman
When required, the Executive Vice Chairman acts as 
alternate to the Chairman and Chief Executive and  
is another point of contact and sounding board for 
management and Directors. The Executive Vice Chairman 
advances the executive agenda and supports the 
Chairman and Chief Executive in setting and delivering 
strategy. The Executive Vice Chairman has Board level 
executive responsibility for Hikma’s Anti-Bribery and 
Corruption (“ABC”), business integrity and ethics  
and corporate social responsibility programmes.

Non-Executive Directors
The Independent Non-Executive Directors scrutinise  
the strategy, risk planning and operations of executives, 
providing advice and external perspective. They engage 
with management across the Group to ensure they are 
fully aware of the Group’s activities and issues it faces.  
The Independent Non-Executive Directors also keep 
Hikma’s governance structure under review and ensure 
that appropriate safeguards are in place. The Board holds 
meetings without the executive management present to 
discuss issues affecting the Group.

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Effectiveness

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

73%

73%

73%

82%

82%

82%

91%

100%

100%

100%

100%

Board experience 

Business ethics and integrity

Listed environment

Pharmaceutical

Manufacturing

Sales

Finance

Governance

Commercial

Regulatory and political

Strategy and risk

Human resources

Country of origin

Geographical experience 

55%

73%

82%

91%

100%

MENA

UK

Europe

US

Global

80

Hikma knowledge
Board members frequently visit the business units and 
meet management teams to fully understand and advise 
on the important issues facing the Group. During the year, 
Non-Executive Directors visited facilities in Jordan, Portugal 
and the US including the newly acquired site, West-Ward 
Columbus. The Executive Directors and Ali Al-Husry have 
extensive experience of Hikma from its earliest days to 
today. The Directors maintain regular contact with senior 
management and the Company Secretary ensures that 
Directors are kept up to date with major developments  
in the Group’s business.

Training
The Chairman considers the development needs of 
Directors as part of his ongoing assessment of Board 
effectiveness and ensures that these requirements are met 
by the Company Secretary organising appropriate training 
opportunities. The Board training and development 
activities this year were:

•  External advisers provided the Board with training 
sessions on governance, anti-bribery and anti-
corruption, and financial reporting requirements

•  Directors attended several externally provided seminars 
and discussion forums. Further training is scheduled 
for 2017

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

•  The Company Secretary made regular updates  
to the Directors on relevant regulatory and  
governance matters

Independent advice
The Board Governance Manual provides for any Director 
to have access to independent professional advice at 
Hikma’s expense.

External commitments
The Directors’ external commitments are detailed in  
their profiles on pages 71 to 73. The Nomination and 
Governance 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 at each Nomination and Governance 
Committee and Board meeting. Where new commitments 
are proposed, these are reviewed in advance by the 
Nomination and Governance 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.

Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLCTime
The Directors commit an appropriate amount of time  
to their roles and are readily available at short notice.  
The Independent Non-Executive Directors are required  
to commit at least 20 days during each year to the 
execution of their duties. However, all of the Independent 
Non-Executive Directors devote at least 30 days per 
annum to their Hikma responsibilities. In addition, the 
Committee Chairs 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 are particular areas of interest. 
Consequently, the Independent Non-Executive Directors 
dedicate substantially more time to Hikma than their 
appointment requires. The duties of the Chairman and 
Chief Executive, Directors and Committee Chairs  
are detailed in the Board Governance Manual.

Elements assessed
•  Board Composition, Expertise and Dynamics

•  Time Management

•  Board Support and Committees

•  Strategic Oversight

•  Risk Management

•  Succession Planning and Human 

Resource Management

•  Priorities for Change

Progress on previously identified issues
Observations
Independence and 
tenure

Evaluation and performance
The Board re-assessed its approach to evaluation during 
the year. The conclusion from this exercise was that a full, 
externally moderated, interview-based evaluation should 
be conducted every three years.

Time

Process
•  The process is co-ordinated by the Senior Independent 

Director at the request of the Chairman

•  Lintstock, an external moderator which has no other 
connection with the Company, led the process with  
a thematic questionnaire and interview process

Strategic focus

•  Lintstock reported independently to the Chairman and 

Committee structure

the Senior Independent Director

•  Lintstock presented the results and findings to the  

full Board and provided their independent feedback  
on the results

•  A similar process was followed for each Committee  

of the Board

•  The results of the evaluation process formed part of  
the Chairman’s appraisal of the overall effectiveness  
of the Board and its members

•  Regularly during the year, the Directors fed back to the 
Company Secretary improvements and enhancements 
that they considered should be progressed outside the 
evaluation timetable

Timeliness

Actions taken
Following extensive work by the 
Nomination and Governance 
Committee, the Company 
announced the appointment of 
additional independent directors 
and confirmed the tenure of 
longer serving directors.
The schedule of committee and 
board meetings was extended 
in order to allow further time 
for important business.
An extensive strategic review 
was conducted and presented 
to the Board for challenge and 
insight. The strategic review led 
to the development of a new, 
detailed business plan.
The membership of board 
committees was extended to 
ensure that all relevant skills  
and experiences were available. 
The remit of the Nomination 
Committee was extended  
to provide closer oversight  
of governance.
Management reviewed their 
processes for board papers to 
ensure that directors had more 
time for considering issues  
in advance.

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Conclusions and actions
The Board demonstrated particular strengths in the 
following areas:

•  Board composition

•  Understanding of the key markets  

in North America and the MENA region

•  Interaction and atmosphere providing for good,  

healthy discussions and challenges

•  Non-Executive Directors provide support and 

constructive challenge to management

•  Oversight of risk management

Areas where further work is being undertaken by 
management and the Company Secretary:

•  Knowledge of European and emerging markets

•  Review of past decisions

•  Length of reports and presentations

•  Training and development opportunities for directors

•  Executive development

Chairman’s appraisal
The Independent Non-Executive Directors regularly meet 
in private during the course of the year. The performance 
of the Chairman and the Board is discussed during these 
meetings. Additionally, the Senior Independent Director 
met with the Independent Non-Executive Directors to 
undertake a formal appraisal of the performance of the 
Chairman and subsequently fed back comments to him. 
This review addressed:

•  Board efficiency and openness

•  The effectiveness of the Chairman’s leadership

•  The setting of the Board agenda

•  Communication with shareholders

•  Internal communication and board efficiency

The conclusion of this process was that the Chairman 
gave clear leadership and direction to the Board, and that 
the Board is run in an appropriate and effective manner.

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Responsibilities

Board responsibility
The Board is the ultimate decision-making oversight and 
control authority in Hikma. The Board sets the strategic 
direction, monitors financial performance and challenges 
management ideas and performance. 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. 
The Board is assisted in the delivery of its responsibilities 
by internal and external advisers:

Internal advisers
•  Executive Vice Chairman, Chief Executive of MENA 

and Emerging Markets
•  Chief Financial Officer
•  CEO West-Ward Pharmaceuticals
•  Chief Strategy and Corporate Development Officer
•  VP Corporate Strategy and Investor Relations
•  VP Human Resources and MENA Operations
•  VP EU and Global Head of Injectables
•  General Counsel
•  Company Secretary

External advisers
•  Bank of America  

Merrill Lynch

•  CenterView Partners
•  Citigroup
•  EY
•  Lintstock 
•  PwC
•  Slaughter and May
•  Willis Towers Watson

Nature of advice 
Broker

Investment adviser
Broker 
Internal auditor
Board evaluation 
External auditor
Lawyers
Remuneration advisers

Matters reserved to the Board
Hikma maintains a formal schedule of matters reserved  
to the Board in the Board Governance Manual, which is 
reviewed annually. The Chief Executive is responsible for 
delivering Hikma’s strategic and operational objectives and 
has authority from the Board to deliver those objectives 
through matters which are not reserved and where 
authority has been delegated specifically. The Chief 
Executive reports on operational progress and corporate 
actions to the Board at each meeting. Where appropriate, 
the Chief Executive is assisted by internal and external 
advisers in presenting operational progress and key 
strategic decisions to the Board.

Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLCThe formal schedule of matters reserved to the Board 
includes the following items:

•  Operational management: Approval of strategy, 

operations oversight, performance review

•  Structure and capital: Approval of changes to  
Group structure or changes to capital structure

•  Banking and leverage: Approval of principal bankers 

and major lending arrangements

•  Financial reporting and controls: Approval of financial 
announcements, accounts, dividends and significant 
changes to treasury and accountancy practice

•  Internal controls: Assessing the effectiveness of  

the Group’s risk and control processes

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

•  Communication: Approval of certain press releases,  

and all circulars and prospectuses

•  Board membership and other appointments: Approval 

of changes to Board structure and composition, 
succession, auditors and Company Secretary

•  Remuneration: Determining remuneration policy for 
senior management and Directors and officers and 
amending or introducing share incentive plans

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

•  Capital expenditure: Approval of significant  

capital projects

Indemnities and insurance
Hikma maintains an appropriate level of Directors’ and 
Officers’ insurance. The Directors benefit from qualifying 
third-party indemnities made by Hikma that 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.

Dialogue with stakeholders
During the year the Board reviewed communications from 
shareholders regarding the tenure of certain Independent 
Directors and the disclosure and challenge in the 
performance targets. The Board and its committees took 
account of these comments through clarifying succession 
arrangements, strengthening performance targets and 
consulting with shareholders on the action taken.

Hikma is committed to clear and open communication 
with shareholders and stakeholders. If there are matters 
on which additional explanation is required, Hikma  
is always happy to discuss them. Please contact the 
Company Secretary in the first instance by writing  
to cosec@hikma.uk.com.

The Board maintains regular dialogue with shareholders 
through its investor relations programme, directed 
towards ensuring a mutual understanding of objectives. 
The principal ongoing communications with shareholders 
are through the publication of Hikma’s Annual Report and 
Accounts, interim results and trading statements. The 
Chairman meets major shareholders periodically to discuss 
governance and strategy issues in order to understand 
their views on the Company and to ensure their views  
are communicated to the Board as a whole. Shareholders 
are encouraged to attend the Annual General Meeting 
(“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. All Directors are expected to attend 
the AGM and full attendance has been achieved other 
than when exceptional personal circumstances 
have intervened.

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

Peter Speirs
Company Secretary

14 March 2017

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INTRODUCTION  
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•  Remuneration Committee

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Ethics Committee (“CREC”)

Each Board Committee has terms of reference which  
are reviewed annually, published on the Group’s website 
at www.hikma.com and are available for inspection at  
the registered office at 13 Hanover Square, London, 
W1S 1HW. The Chair of each Board Committee reports 
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.

Executive Committee
The Chief Executive chairs the Group Executive 
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Board, makes operational decisions and oversees risk 
control. This Committee is operationally supported by the 
Global Management Committee which is composed of 
executives at the level below the Executive Committee.

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Audit Committee

Highlights in 2016

Priorities in 2017

•  Oversaw West-Ward Columbus 
(“Roxane”) acquisition and  
related accounting matters

•  Moved audit from Deloitte to PwC

•  Continued development  

of Enterprise Risk Management  
approach

•  Enhancing forecasting  

and budgeting processes

•  Accounting for R&D

•  Reviewing risk systems

“There were clear benefits from  
a fresh pair of eyes and we have 
developed an effective working 
relationship with the PwC team.”

To find out more,  
see pages 86 to 91

Nomination and Governance Committee

Highlights in 2016

Priorities in 2017

•  Finalised Independent Director and 

chair succession

•  Identified Nina Henderson as an 
additional Director in alignment 
with US expansion

•  Enhanced internal governance and 

MAR processes

•  Progressing the matters raised  
by the Board evaluation exercise

•  Further developing the executive 

succession plan

“Having made a significant number  
of changes over the past three years, 
our succession arrangements for 
Independent Directors are in place  
for the foreseeable future.”

To find out more,  
see pages 92 to 97

Compliance, Responsibility and Ethics Committee

Highlights in 2016

Priorities in 2017

•  Completed ABC risk assessment

•  Handover of chair responsibilities

•  Developed and implemented a US 
ABC enhancement programme

•  Implement and test the US 

ABC procedures

•  Advanced an anti-trust,  

•  Integration of global compliance

“I am delighted with the significant 
achievements of the Committee 
since it was established in 2010  
to lead, develop and oversee our 
approach to business integrity,  
social responsibility and ethics.”

anti-money laundering and  
trade sanctions programme

To find out more,  
see pages 98 to 103

Remuneration Committee

Highlights in 2016

Priorities in 2017

•  Enhanced the strategic linkage and 
stretch of the performance criteria

•  Reviewing management  

incentivisation

•  Completed the handover of  

•  Embedding the revised policy

the Committee Chair

•  In-depth review of the 
remuneration policy

•  Continue to enhance 
performance targets

“The Committee considered that  
2016 was solid, but in certain  
aspects challenging from a Group 
financial performance view, but  
that significant progress was made  
in integrating West-Ward Columbus 
and positioning the Group for  
future growth.”

To find out more,  
see pages 104 to 135

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Letter from the Chair

EMBRACING AND 
IMPLEMENTING CHANGE

Dear Shareholders

The completion of the West-Ward Columbus (“Roxane”) 
acquisition, a change in auditors and the continued 
development of the Enterprise Risk Management system 
made 2016 a busy year for the Audit Committee.

The acquisition of Roxane was completed on 
29 February 2016. Ahead of this the Audit Committee 
oversaw the preparation and issuance of the Class I 
Circular and Prospectus. After the acquisition we  
assessed the fair value, for accounting purposes, of the 
assets acquired. This involved considerable intangible 
assets as well as various co-development and contract 
manufacturing agreements. We carried out the fair value 
assessment at the half year and again at year end.

“There were clear benefits from a fresh pair  
of eyes and we have developed an effective 
working relationship with the PwC team.”

You will recall at the AGM last year you approved the 
Board’s recommendation to award the audit to PwC. 
2016 was accordingly a year of transition. PwC completed 
their review of the interim financial disclosures in August 
2016 and performed a review of our internal controls, and 
used the learnings from both exercises to plan the annual 
audit in detail. There were clear benefits from a fresh pair 
of eyes and we have developed an effective working 
relationship with the PwC team.

The Committee continued its oversight of the development 
of our Enterprise Risk Management system. We completed 
a detailed review of the principal risks and approaches to 
mitigating them, and we reviewed the new organisational 
processes for measuring and managing risks in an 
integrated manner. Overall, I am happy to report that  
the Company has made real progress in this area.

Finally, this year we welcomed Nina Henderson and  
John Castellani to the Committee, each of whom brings 
invaluable expertise and insight. I would also like to thank 
Michael Ashton for his enormous contributions to the 
Committee over his tenure.

As ever, if you have any questions, please do not hesitate 
to contact me.

Pat Butler
Chair of the Audit Committee

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Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC2016 overview

2016 Highlights
•  Oversaw West-Ward Columbus (“Roxane”) acquisition and 

related accounting matters

•  Moved audit from Deloitte to PwC

•  Continued development of Enterprise Risk 

Management approach

2017 Priorities
•  Enhancing forecasting and budgeting processes

•  Accounting for R&D

•  Reviewing risk systems

•  Optimising internal audit

Calendar of events

Q1

Q2

•  Forecast I

•  Audit plan

•  Preliminary statements

•  Forecast II & IMS

•  Report and Accounts

•  Principal risks 

and uncertainties

Membership and attendance
The Audit Committee comprises seven Independent  
Non-Executive Directors: Pat Butler (Committee Chair),  
Michael Ashton, Dr Ronald Goode, Robert Pickering, 
Dr Pamela Kirby, John Castellani and Nina Henderson.  
Pat Butler, the Chair, has extensive experience of financing, 
accounting, risk and internal control matters from his 30 years  
at McKinsey and Arthur Andersen and is therefore considered  
to have recent and relevant financial experience. All members 
have spent significant portions of their careers in leading  
positions at financial, advisory and pharmaceutical companies.

Members 

Member since

Attended Potential

attendance

Meeting  

Pat Butler (Chair)

1 Apr 2014

Breffni Byrne  
(retired 12 May 2016)

Michael Ashton

14 Oct 2005

14 Oct 2005

Dr Ronald Goode

12 Dec 2006

Robert Pickering

Dr Pamela Kirby

1 Sept 2011

1 Dec 2014 

John Castellani

1 March 2016

Nina Henderson

1 Oct 2016

Total meetings

Allocation of time

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86%

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100%

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Q4

•  Interim dividend

•  Auditor update

•  Forecast III & Interim 
announcement  
and results

•  Internal audit report

•  Forecast IV & IMS

•  Audit performance 

and plan

•  Budget for 2017

  Risk 

Internal audit 

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  Financial statements  14%
  Forecasts 
18%
  Financial
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  Acquisitions 

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24%

Advisers

Internal
• Chief Financial Officer

External
• PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP 

• VP Corporate Strategy and 

(Auditor)

Investor Relations

• EY (Internal Audit)

• Company Secretary

• Group Financial Controller

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•  Taxation: The Group’s worldwide operations  
are highly integrated and involve a number of 
cross-border transactions. There is complexity and 
judgement in estimating the potential tax liabilities  
in various jurisdictions. The Committee reviewed  
the appropriateness of the disclosures in the Annual  
Report and considered the advice from professional 
services firms and management in this regard.

•  Accounts receivable and inventory: The Committee 

reviewed the reports on major receivables and inventory 
provisions. The Committee considered management’s 
valuation of inventory, plans to ensure payment and 
relevant provisions.

•  Asset impairment: The Group has significant investment 
in fixed assets. The Committee monitored the application 
of the Group’s policies in relation to impairment  
and valuation of those assets and considered and 
challenged management’s recommendations  
regarding the appropriate impairment.

•  Rebates and chargebacks: The Committee assessed  
the reports on the processing of chargebacks and 
rebates in the US. This is a highly judgemental area  
and applies to a significant proportion of Group 
revenue. The Committee considered the control  
and modelling environment and the appropriateness  
of associated provisions.

•  Going concern: The Committee assessed the going 
concern position when preparing the annual and 
half-yearly financial statements. The Committee took 
into account Hikma’s forecasts and budget, borrowing 
facilities, contingent liabilities, medium and long-term 
plans, and financial and operational risk management.

•  Viability: The Committee received the medium-term 
business projections and considered the scenarios  
that could impact those projects and the ability  
of the Company to remain viable.

Fair, balanced and understandable
Hikma is committed to clear and transparent disclosures 
and seeks to continuously improve the clarity of its 
reporting. In producing the Annual Report, management, 
the auditors and the Committee aim to ensure that the 
disclosures are in clear language, reflect the underlying 
situation and that appropriate information is disclosed.

Committee reports: Audit continued

Responsibilities
The Audit Committee assists the Board in discharging  
its responsibilities for financial reporting, external audit, 
internal audit, internal control and risk management.  
The Committee reviews Hikma’s Annual Report, financial 
statements, interim reports, trading updates and monitors 
all audit and non-audit work undertaken by external 
auditors. It considers the significant accounting judgements 
underpinning the financial statements. It also monitors the 
effectiveness and output of Hikma’s internal and external 
audit activities, internal controls and risk management 
systems. 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 Audit Committee terms of reference include all 
matters prescribed by the Code and clearly set out its 
authority and duties. They are reviewed by the Board on  
a regular basis and are available on the Hikma website,  
at the registered office at 13 Hanover Square, London, 
W1S 1HW and by contacting cosec@hikma.uk.com.

Significant accounting judgements
During 2016 and up until the date of this report, the 
Audit Committee considered and discussed the following 
financial matters:

•  Fair value of assets acquired: The Committee reviewed 
and challenged management’s estimates of the fair 
values of assets and liabilities acquired as part of the 
Roxane acquisition and thus the opening balance sheet. 
This included a range of intangible assets related  
to product rights, products under development,  
co-development agreements and contract 
manufacturing agreements.

•  Goodwill and intangibles: The Committee reviewed 
management’s forecasts for launching new products 
and revenue expectations, and evaluated the implications 
of these forecasts for the carrying value of product-
related intangibles. The Committee considered the 
accounting policies and their practical implementation 
through management’s impairment analysis and 
associated judgements. This included a review of the 
accounting approach to co-development agreements.

•  Revenue recognition: The Committee reviewed  

the judgements of management regarding revenue 
recognition for significant products where the potential 
for returns and rebates was high. The Committee was 
satisfied that the review by management validated the 
approach to revenue recognition and took account of 
changes in the environment for those products during 
the year. The Committee considered the results of an 
internal investigation into revenue recognition and 
returns procedures in Algeria which resulted from a 
whistleblower report and concluded that there were  
no such accounting issues, but certain wholesaler 
contractual and procedural enhancements 
were implemented.

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Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLCAt the request of the Board, the Audit Committee 
considers whether Hikma’s Annual Report is fair, balanced 
and understandable and whether it provides the necessary 
information for shareholders and stakeholders to assess 
Hikma’s position, performance, business model strategy 
and associated risks. The Committee’s assessment is 
underpinned by a comprehensive review conducted by  
a committee of senior management (the “Reporting 
Committee”), which consists of the:

•  Chief Financial Officer

•  Vice President, Corporate Strategy and 

External audit
The external audit was undertaken by 
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (“PwC”). Mr Charles  
van den Arend, the senior statutory auditor, assumed 
responsibility in May 2016 following the appointment of 
PwC by shareholders. As in previous years, the Committee 
maintained regular contact with the auditors throughout 
the year. The Committee regularly reviews the work of the 
external auditors and undertook an assessment of the 
auditors’ performance and independence and in doing  
so examined the following issues during the year:

Investor Relations

•  Company Secretary

•  General Counsel

•  Vice President for Corporate Affairs

•  Deputy Director of Investor Relations

•  Vice President for Human Resources and 

MENA operations*

•  Divisional Heads*

•  Group Financial Controller*

•  Chief Compliance Officer*

*  Where the matters on the agenda relate to their areas  

of responsibility

The Reporting Committee, which meets regularly during 
the year:

•  Initiates the first review of the Annual Report in 

November, at which point areas for improvement  
are identified and enhancements recommended

•  Discusses the proposed disclosures with external 
auditors, brokers and public relations advisers to  
obtain their input

•  Reviews and refines disclosure and ensures the opinions 

of the advisers continue to be sought

•  Oversees a verification process to ensure the accuracy 

of disclosures

•  Issues guidance to contributors at the beginning and 
throughout the process and reports on actions and 
significant areas of judgement to the Audit Committee 
as appropriate

The Audit Committee closely oversees the work of the 
Reporting Committee, which is responsible for ensuring 
the accuracy of the information submitted in the Annual 
Report and assessing whether the narrative section of  
the report is consistent with the accounting information. 
Each of the members of the Audit Committee and  
the Reporting Committee was satisfied that the 2016  
Annual Report is fair, balanced and understandable and 
recommended the adoption of the report and accounts  
to the Board.

Audit quality and technical capabilities

The Committee evaluation process includes an assessment 
of the work of the auditors. The Committee formally 
reviewed the quality of the 2015 audit conducted by 
Deloitte and concluded that the team conducted an 
effective audit, with appropriately skilled staff.

The Committee feeds back its comments on the auditors’ 
performance as part of the regular meetings it has with 
them without management present, and believes that 
there is a strong, appropriate and open relationship 
between the audit team leadership, the Audit Committee 
and management. The FRC’s corporate reporting review 
team reviewed the tax disclosures in Hikma’s 2015 
financial statements and did not raise any concerns 
or observations.

Independence

The Committee’s policy is that the external auditors should 
not undertake any work outside the scope of their annual 
audit in order to maintain auditor independence. The 
Committee has discretion to grant exceptions to this 
policy where it considers that exceptional circumstances 
exist and that independence can be maintained. The 
Committee regularly reviews the independence safeguards 
of the auditors and remains satisfied that auditor 
independence has not been compromised.

During 2015 and early 2016 the Company’s previous 
auditors, Deloitte LLP, undertook certain assurance  
work related to the production of a shareholder circular 
and prospectus for the Class 1 acquisition of Roxane 
Laboratories. In advance of any instruction, the Committee 
reviewed the scope of this work and was satisfied that it 
was assurance related in its nature, required an in-depth 
knowledge of the Company and its financial procedures, 
had to be conducted relatively quickly and that the 
independence of the auditors could be assured.  
The Committee approved the use of Deloitte LLP  
for this work.

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PwC provided tax advisory and remuneration services to 
the Group prior to their appointment as auditors in May 
2016 and have now ceased providing these services.  
PwC completed their work and assisting with certain  
tax projects by July 2016.

Risk and associated disclosures
Readers are directed to the risk and control disclosures 
as follows:

•  Principal risks and uncertainties on pages 54 to 57

Fees paid in respect of audit, audit-related and non-audit 
services provided by the previous and current auditors are 
outlined in Note 6 to the consolidated financial statements 
and in the chart below. Audit-related services are services 
carried out by the external audit team by virtue of the role 
and principally include assurance-related work.

•  Risk management on page 58

•  Internal control on pages 58 to 59

•  Internal audit on page 59

•  Viability on page 60

For and on behalf of the Audit Committee

Competition and Markets Authority (“CMA”)

The Audit Committee has complied with the CMA  
order relating to the provision of statutory audit services. 
A competitive audit tender process was undertaken in 
2015 and the Committee’s responsibilities and powers 
include those detailed in the CMA order.

Pat Butler
Audit Committee Chair

14 March 2017

Auditors’ fee ($ million)

$3.0m

PwC

1 Jan –
31 Dec 
2016

Deloitte

1 Jan –
31 Dec 
2015

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100%

$0.6m

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Tax services
West-Ward Columbus 
(”Roxanne”) related fees
Other non-audit services

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The appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (“PwC”) was approved by shareholders at the 2016 Annual General 
Meeting following a rigorous tender selection process. The proposed change in auditor was first communicated to 
shareholders in September 2015. The intervening period was used to ensure a smooth handover process from Deloitte 
LLP, the previous auditors. The Committee has overseen the transition of the external audit work to PwC through a 
number of activities:

Auditor independence

Shadowing Deloitte

The Committee reviewed the policies and procedures  
in place to safeguard PwC’s independence and objectivity 
prior to the commencement of their audit. The Committee 
also implemented a new policy to prohibit any non-audit 
services to ensure that there was no impact on the audit 
service or PwC’s independence.

PwC shadowed Deloitte through areas of the 2015 
year-end audit to support their understanding of the 
process and procedures involved. This allowed PwC to 
carefully observe and establish roles during this phase.

Induction

Audit plan

PwC underwent a thorough induction process to enhance 
their understanding of the business and become more 
familiarised with Hikma. This included meetings with 
Directors and management across the business with a 
number of site visits to international operations including 
Portugal, US and Jordan.

PwC shared a detailed audit plan as part of the tender 
process, setting out the scope and objectives of the audit 
together with an overview of the planned approach, an 
assessment of the Group’s risk and controls, and proposed 
areas of audit focus. This detailed planning allowed for  
a seamless issue-free transition.

Transitional workshops

Hikma Academy

Workshops were held in a number of jurisdictions 
between the PwC audit team and departments 
throughout the Hikma Group to assist with the 
development of the audit plan and outline key  
milestones and objectives for the transition process.

PwC rolled out an extensive training programme  
and assessment for their global audit team. This was  
to ensure that their team was provided with relevant 
pharma training, were well equipped for the audit and 
had a deep understanding of Hikma’s business, risks 
and policies.

Following the transition activities, the Committee considered that PwC was well-positioned and appropriately informed in 
undertaking their first full-year audit for 2016. The Committee considered that PwC’s efforts and Deloitte’s assistance had 
been invaluable for achieving an efficient and effective handover.

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Letter from the Chair

DIVERSITY AND BALANCE 
ACROSS THE BOARD

Dear Shareholders

As in previous years, the Nomination and Governance 
Committee has focused on succession planning for 
Independent Directors and executive management, 
governance, Board structure and Board effectiveness.

During the year we communicated our medium-term 
succession plan for Independent Directors, which involves 
the retirement of Michael Ashton in May 2017 and Ron 
Goode in May 2018. In accordance with our approach 
that has been in place for several years, we have allowed 
time for the orderly transfer of Ron’s CREC responsibilities 
to the new chair, John Castellani. We also completed  
the process for identifying and appointing an additional 
Independent Director, which resulted in Nina Henderson 
joining the Board. Having made a significant number  
of changes over the past three years, our succession 
arrangements for Independent Directors are in place  
for the foreseeable future.

“Having made a significant number of changes 

over the past three years, our succession 
arrangements for Independent Directors  
are in place for the foreseeable future.”

The Committee continues to give due consideration  
to succession for the Executive Directors, including 
reviewing the development needs of internal candidates 
and considering the critical aspects of undertaking an 
external search. Whilst executive succession is not an 
immediate concern, it is something that we monitor 
carefully and for which we have made appropriate plans.

The Committee has undertaken extensive governance 
activities during the year, including the annual review  
of our entire governance framework and extensive 
procedural changes and enhancements resulting from  
the Market Abuse Regulation. Following a review, we 
decided that the Board evaluation process should be 
enhanced through externally facilitated interviews  
and more in-depth assessment of the Chairman’s 
performance. We implemented changes to our  
appraisal process early in 2017.

As Senior Independent Director, I am available at any  
time to discuss with shareholders any matter of concern.

Robert Pickering
Chair of the Nomination and Governance Committee

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Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC2016 overview

2016 Highlights
•  Implemented our medium-term Independent Director 

succession plan

•  Undertook a non-executive search process leading to the 

appointment of Nina Henderson

•  Inducted three new Non-Executive Directors

•  Enhanced Board gender diversity

•  Reviewed and upgraded the Board evaluation programme

•  Initiated a transition process for the Compliance, Responsibility 

and Ethics Committee Chair

•  Enhanced the Company’s internal governance and  

MAR processes

2017 Priorities
•  Progressing any matters raised by the Board evaluation exercise

Membership and attendance
The Nomination and Governance Committee consists of five 
Directors. Four are Independent Non-Executive Directors: Robert 
Pickering, who is the Committee Chair, Michael Ashton, Pat Butler 
and Nina Henderson. The fifth is Mazen Darwazah, the Executive 
Vice Chairman. The Committee met four times during the year.

Members 

Member since

Attended Potential

attendance

Meeting  

Robert Pickering 
(Chair)

Michael Ashton

Pat Butler 

Nina Henderson

1 Sep 2011

14 Oct 2005

1 Apr 2014

1 Oct 2016

Mazen Darwazah

14 Oct 2005

Total meetings

4

3

4

1

4

4

4

4

1

4

4

100%

75%

100%

100%

100%

95%

•  Further developing the executive succession plan

Allocation of time

Calendar of events

  Skills and experience 

Independence 

  Diversity 
  Succession 
  Corporate 
  governance 

9%
9%
11%
11%

60%

Q1

Q2

•  Director search

•  Director search

•  Report to shareholders

•  US NED appointment

•  Board evaluation

•  Governance processes  

•  Annual governance  

review

enhancements

Q3

Q4

•  Board and Committee 

•  Board evaluation review

•  Training

structure review

•  NED re-appointments 
and Director search

•  Governance processes 

enhancements

Advisers

Internal
• Chairman and Chief Executive

External
• Odgers Berndtson

• VP Human Resources and 

• Lintstock

MENA Operations

• Company Secretary 

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Responsibilities
The Nomination and Governance Committee is responsible for corporate governance and succession planning, including the 
progressive refreshing of the Board and reviewing the appropriateness of the size, structure and composition of the Board. The 
Nomination and Governance Committee also operates, monitors and reviews the conflicts of interest procedures, which have operated 
effectively during the year. The Nomination and Governance Committee terms of reference include all matters prescribed by the Code 
and clearly set out its authority and duties. They are reviewed by the Board on a regular basis and are available on the Hikma website,  
at the registered office at 13 Hanover Square, London, W1S 1HW and by contacting cosec@hikma.uk.com.

Diversity 

Diversity policy

Hikma is committed to employing and engaging the best people, irrespective of background, gender, orientation, race, age or disability. 
Since its founding, Hikma continues to have excellent diversity in terms of culture, age, background, skills and experience.

Gender diversity

Hikma has a long history of a significant number of women holding executive management positions, a number of whom have worked 
for the Company for the majority of their careers (see pages 74 to 75 for the Executive Committee membership).

Hikma continues to promote gender diversity through the Women Entrepreneurs’ Day (WED), a United Nations event aimed at 
celebrating, empowering and supporting women in business worldwide. A number of senior Hikma women were speakers at a  
WED held in Jordan.

The Committee considered Board diversity at several stages through 2016 and appointed a second female Director during the year 
under review. The Committee considers that it would be appropriate to improve further gender diversity and will seek to do so as 
succession opportunities arise. The Committee only engages executive search firms who are signatories to the Voluntary Code of 
Conduct for Executive Search Firms on gender diversity and best practice.

Ethnic diversity

Hikma grew from a Jordanian, to a regional and then global company. Partly as a result of its heritage, Hikma has staff from all over the 
world at every level of seniority. Hikma has used the Parker Reviews’ definitions in order to provide the graphical detail in the ethnicity 
charts below.

Board

Executive Committee

Hikma Group

Gender

Ethnicity

Gender

Ethnicity

Gender

Ethnicity

  Women 
  Men 

18%
82%

  Non-white  27%
73%
  White 

  Women 
  Men 

20%
80%

  Non-white  70%
30%
  White 

  Women 
  Men 

32%
68%

  Non-white  65%
35%
  White 

(Estimated)

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Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC 
Succession

Planning

As in previous years, the Committee continued  
its work on planning for executive succession. The 
Committee reviewed the executives’ assessment of  
senior management’s capabilities and development  
needs to ensure that there is a sufficient pipeline for 
executive positions. The Committee is pleased to report 
that the succession plans for executives are appropriate.

The Company communicated its medium-term  
succession plan for Non-Executive Directors to investors on 
20 September 2016. This plan provides for the retirement 
of Michael Ashton in May 2017 and Dr Ronald Goode  
in May 2018, as well as the transfer of their respective 
Committee responsibilities. The medium-term succession 
plan, which was implemented during 2016, allows for  
the gradual rotation of Independent Non-Executives  
and for a full induction and the transfer of knowledge 
and relationships.

Independent Non-Executive Directors are normally 
expected to serve for up to nine years. They may be 
invited to serve for longer, but additional service beyond 
nine years is subject to particularly rigorous review.

The medium-term plan allows for the orderly transition  
of Committee chairmanship roles, allowing time to  
ensure that all parties on the Board from management  
are prepared for the change.

In terms of the process for identifying candidates, the 
Committee has the necessary authority to advance the 
search process to the point when a shortlist of candidates 
or a candidate is proposed to the Board.

The Nomination and Governance Committee undertook  
a process to identify a candidate to join the Board as an 
additional Independent Non-Executive Director, which  
can be summarised as follows:

•  The Senior Independent Director, in consultation  
with the Chairman and Chief Executive with the 
assistance of the Company Secretary, established  
a role and experience profile for the position of 
Non-Executive Director

•  A draft profile and the key characteristics and 
experience required were discussed by the  
Nomination and Governance Committee

•  Following an assessment of the executive search 
market, Odgers Berndtson was appointed to  
identify candidates who met the role profile

•  An extensive list of candidates was identified by  

Odgers Berndtson and a shortlist was created through 
discussions with the Senior Independent Director and 
other committee members

•  The Senior Independent Director and other Committee 
members met the shortlisted candidates, discussed  
their impressions at the Nomination and Governance 
Committee and made recommendations

•  A second round of meetings was undertaken with the 
Chairman and Chief Executive and the Vice Chairman

•  Following a full induction process and Nina Henderson 
confirming her desire to join the Board, the Committee 
recommended the appointment of Nina Henderson to 
the Board

Odgers Berndtson, the search adviser, did not and does 
not have any further connection with the Company.

Board review

Skills and experience

The broad range of skills and experience of Board 
members has greatly assisted in the success of Hikma.  
In view of the current succession plans, the Nomination 
and Governance Committee undertakes an in-depth 
analysis of each role on the Board before considering new 
candidates. The Committee aims to preserve the Board’s 
broad spread of experience, which provides the necessary 
checks and balances for safeguarding the interests of the 
Group. While each Director possesses different skills, the 
Committee believes that all Directors at Hikma share the 
following important characteristics:

•  Challenging yet consensual style

•  Independence of mind and clarity of thought

•  Significant experience at an executive 

management level

•  International business exposure

Additionally, the Committee considers that across the 
Board as a whole and on the executive and non-executive 
teams it is important to ensure at least two members have 
significant experience in the following areas:

•  Middle East and North Africa, particularly the business 

and political environment

•  US pharmaceutical and regulatory environment

•  Pharmaceutical manufacturing, quality and 

sales processes

•  Business ethics and business integrity programmes

•  Strategy and risk management

•  UK and international listed environment

•  Human resources and remuneration governance

For further information on the diverse skills and 
experience of our current Directors, please see  
the biographical details on pages 71 to 73.

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Chairman and Chief Executive

The Committee and the Independent Non-Executive 
Directors keep under review the position of Chairman  
and Chief Executive and the governance safeguards that 
were implemented at the time of the combination of roles 
in May 2014 (a full rationale and process is included in  
the 2013 Annual Report on pages 63 to 64, a summary 
version is included in this report on pages 76 to 77). The 
Independent Non-Executive Directors met regularly during 
the year without management present and discussed, 
amongst other issues, the safeguards and functioning of 
the Board. The Independent Directors considered that the 
safeguards are effective and that the combined position 
continued to be appropriate. The Committee noted the 
Independent Directors’ position and concluded that  
the combined position continues to be appropriate.

Election and re-election

Each member of the Board will stand for election  
or re-election at the 2017 AGM, with the exception  
of Michael Ashton who will step down at the close of  
the 2017 AGM. The positions of each Board member 
were considered in detail during the year as part of  
the review of succession arrangements, consideration  
of independence issues, the Board and Committee 
evaluation processes and the ongoing dialogue between 
the Chairman and the Senior Independent Director.

Governance
The Committee has full responsibility for governance 
matters for the Board. This includes the annual process of 
reviewing the procedures in the Board Governance Manual, 
the compliance with the UK Code, and considering the 
governance agenda for the following year. The Committee 
also keeps abreast of governance developments throughout 
the year and makes adjustments in an orderly manner. 
During the year, the Committee strengthened the internal 
governance processes to take account of the Market 
Abuse Regulation.

For and on behalf of the Nomination and  
Governance Committee

Robert Pickering
Nomination and Governance Committee Chair

14 March 2017

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Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLCCase study – Nina Henderson induction

Nina joined the Board as part of the Independent Director Succession Plan.  
This is her induction story…

Tailored

The induction programme was tailored to Nina. Nina holds and has held non-executive positions in other UK listed 
entities. Therefore, the induction was focused on the Company’s performance, structure, business operations, financial 
and board governance processes.

Strategy

Nina met with the Chairman and Chief Executive in order to understand the structure and strategic direction of 
the Group.

Finance

Prior to joining the Board Nina discussed the financial performance and procedures of the Company with the Chief 
Financial Officer. Additionally, she met with the senior statutory auditor.

Briefing

In order for a potential director to fully understand the duties and responsibilities that are being undertaken, all directors 
receive an induction briefing in advance of a formal proposal being made to the Board. Nina’s briefing was undertaken  
by the Company Secretary prior to joining the Board. All briefing papers were made available in advance and requests  
for additional information were met immediately afterwards.

Structure

The induction briefing was structured into four key areas:

Director duties and the Listing Rules

Board governance and procedures

The legal framework of the UK is substantially different 
from that of the US. Nina currently holds a non-executive 
position in another UK listed entity, and therefore a 
refresher of the concepts around duties of directors and 
the nature of the legal entity legislation and regulation  
in the UK were explained.

The internal Board Governance Procedures for the 
operation of the Board, Committees and administration of 
Directors were explained, including formalities regarding 
the appointment process, announcements and 
associated documentation.

Company overview

Site visits

A detailed overview of the Company was presented  
to Nina covering matters such as the business and 
organisational structure, operational areas, activities, 
internal risk processes and shareholdings. Additionally,  
an explanation of the markets in which the Company 
operates was also given, with a particular focus on those 
more established such as the US and MENA regions.

Nina developed a near-term plan to visit the major facilities 
in addition to the Board calendar.

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Letter from the Chair

AN INTEGRITY AND 
DEVELOPMENT JOURNEY

Dear Shareholders

This is my final letter to you as Chair of the Compliance, 
Responsibility and Ethics Committee. Whilst we are 
continuing on a journey and there is further to go,  
I am delighted with the significant achievements of  
the Committee since it was established in 2010 to lead, 
develop and oversee our approach to business integrity, 
social responsibility and ethics.

Since formation, the main focus of the Committee  
has been formalising, developing and implementing  
an ABC business integrity programme based on a 
thorough risk assessment and understanding of our 
business. We started with our founder’s commitment  
to always doing the right thing and developed that into  
a global compliance department with fully implemented 
and externally assessed ABC procedures. There are many 
people who have made the ABC programme a success 
and I would particularly like to thank my colleagues 
Mazen Darwazah, Peter Speirs, Waleed Hamam, former 
colleague, Othman Abu Gheida, and the individual 
compliance officers who have worked so hard to ensure 
that ethical integrity, which has always been the basis of 

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“I am delighted with the significant 

achievements of the Committee since it  
was established in 2010 to lead, develop  
and oversee our approach to business  
integrity, social responsibility and ethics.”

Hikma’s operations, is formalised into fully implemented,  
high-quality and appropriate policies, procedures and 
training programmes.

The Committee has had the advantage of Hikma’s 
long-standing dedication to the communities in  
which it operates, which are brought together under  
our Corporate Social Responsibility programme. The 
Committee has overseen, encouraged and supported  
this programme which is so clearly linked to our founder’s 
desire to improve lives, particularly through educational 
and development opportunities for the least privileged. 
The Committee has addressed a wide range of ethical 
considerations and developed practices to ensure that 
Hikma does the right thing.

Whilst we have come far, there is more work to do to 
further embed and enhance these programmes. John 
Castellani and I have been implementing our plan to 
transfer my chair responsibilities during the past year  
and to ensure that he is best placed to lead the 
Committee going forward.

I would like to thank all those involved for their 
commitment and hard work that has made a  
success of the Committee’s vision.

Dr Ronald Goode
Chair of the Compliance, Responsibility and  
Ethics Committee

Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC2016 overview

2016 Highlights
•  Completed the re-assessment of ABC risk and verified 

procedural implementation

•  Developed and implemented an ABC programme for  

the US operations

•  Developed a compliance online training tool for all employees

•  Became a strategic health partner at the World 

Economic Forum

•  Developed the human dignity programme

•  Advanced an anti-trust, anti-money laundering (“AML”) and 

trade sanctions programme

2017 Priorities
•  Handover of chair responsibilities

•  Implement and test the US ABC procedures

•  Integration of global compliance

•  Company-wide compliance online training

•  Further promote our human dignity programme

Calendar of events

Q1

Q2

•  ABC & CR update

•  Shareholder report

•  ABC update

•  CR update

•  US ABC assessment  

•  US ABC assessment

progress

Membership and attendance
The Compliance, Responsibility and Ethics Committee (“CREC”) 
consists of five members. Four are Independent Non-Executive 
Directors: Dr Ronald Goode (Committee Chair), Pat Butler, 
Dr Pamela Kirby and John Castellani (Chair designate). The  
fifth member is the Executive Vice Chairman, Mazen Darwazah, 
who champions Hikma’s Anti-Bribery and Corruption (“ABC”), 
Corporate Responsibility (“CR”) and human dignity programmes. 
The CREC met six 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 Non-Executive Director, Dr Ronald Goode. 
John Castellani, the Chair designate, is an Independent Non-
Executive Director and will take the Chair from the 2017 AGM. 
The Chair of the Audit Committee is a standing member.

Members 

Member since

Attended Potential

attendance

Meeting  

Dr Ronald Goode 
(Chair)

John Castellani (Chair 
designate)

Mazen Darwazah

Pat Butler

Dr Pamela Kirby

Breffni Byrne (retired 
12 May 2016)

Total meetings

1 Nov 2010

1 Mar 2016

1 Nov 2010

1 Apr 2014

1 Dec 2014

1 Nov 2010 

6

4

6

6

6

2

6

4

6

6

6

2

6

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

Allocation of time

Q3

Q4

•  Anti-trust, AML  

and trade sanctions

•  Group and ABC risk 
assessment report

•  US ABC strategy

•  Group compliance  

and speak-up

•  Group compliance  

and speak-up

•  CR update

•  US ABC enhancement  

update

  Anti-trust, AML
  and trade sanctions 
  Corporate
  governance 
  Risk assessment 
  CR (including 
  human dignity) 
  ABC operations 

7%

13%
16%

16%
48%

Advisers

Internal
• Chief Compliance Officer

• VP for Corporate  
Communication

• General Counsel

• Company Secretary

External
• Good Corporation

• Ernst & Young

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Responsibilities
The CREC sets the overall strategy for the Group’s 
response to anti-money laundering, bribery, corruption 
and trade sanctions risks and is responsible for approving 
the contents of all of Hikma’s policies in areas where 
ethical judgements are important. The CREC oversees  
the Group’s ABC compliance programme, policies on 
ethics and business conduct and the development of  
the Code of Conduct (the “Code”). The CREC also 
oversees Hikma’s speak-up process for employees to  
raise ethical concerns, and, where relevant, oversees  
their investigation. The CREC reviews and monitors policy 
in the area of Corporate Responsibility (“CR”) at Board 
level. The CREC’s terms of reference are available on the 
Hikma website, at the registered office at 13 Hanover 
Square, London, W1S 1HW and by contacting  
cosec@hikma.uk.com.

Anti-Bribery and Corruption (ABC)

Top level commitment, from the beginning

Since its foundation, Hikma has and continues to be 
committed to the highest standards of integrity and ethics 
in the conduct of its business. Hikma has communicated 
its zero tolerance of bribery and corruption to its employees 
and made sure that they are aware that Hikma will not 
penalise any individual for complying with the principles 
enshrined in the Code or in the ABC policies, even at the 
cost of forgoing a business opportunity, losing revenue  
or profit or disobeying a superior’s instructions. Hikma 
disciplines staff for any ethical breaches of its standards 
of integrity.

Hikma is a founding member of the World Economic 
Forum’s Partnering Against Corruption Initiative (“PACI”),  
the leading business driven global anti-corruption initiative 
which was formed in 2004 by a group of chief executives 
from different industries. PACI is one of the Forum’s 
strongest cross-industry collaborative efforts and is creating 
a highly visible, agenda-setting platform by working  
with business leaders, international organisations and 
governments to address corruption, transparency and 
emerging-market risks. Under the leadership of PACI 
Vanguard Chief Executives, the community is expanding 
rapidly and now focuses on implementing a global 
anti-corruption agenda.

Strategy and resources

During the year, the compliance department continued  
to implement the medium-term global strategy for the 
delivery of the commitment to business integrity and  
ABC. Hikma has a framework that sets out the structure 
of leadership, delegated authority and ownership for  
the ABC compliance programme.

Board

CREC

Chief Compliance Officer

Branded  
Division 
Champion

Group 
Compliance 
Officers

Injectables 
Division 
Champion

US & Generics 
Division 
Champion

MENA 
Compliance  
Officers

US 
Compliance 
Officers

Operational responsibility and oversight for ABC is assigned 
by the Board to the Executive Vice Chairman, who then 
delegates responsibility to his management team. The 
Chief Compliance Officer (“CCO”) reports directly to  
the CREC on ABC matters. The CCO’s leadership of ABC 
issues is overseen by the CREC Chair and the Executive 
Vice Chairman. The head of each business division has 
taken responsibility to be the compliance champion for 
their division:

•  Mazen Darwazah (Branded)

•  Riad Mishlawi (Injectables)

•  Michael Raya (US and Generics)

The CCO is supported by Group and regional compliance 
officers at the operational level. The legal, HR, financial and 
company secretarial departments also advise and provide 
implementation support to the compliance department.

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Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLCCase study – US ABC risk assessment and process 
enhancements

Introduction

Hikma engaged GoodCorporation, recognised worldwide as one of the leading organisations working in the field of 
corporate responsibility and business ethics, to conduct a risk assessment that would provide a benchmark and goals to 
improve Hikma’s Anti-Bribery and Corruption (“ABC”) programme. They have worked with over 100 clients, including  
17 from the FTSE 100, in more than 60 countries, and the Committee believes them to be extremely well qualified to 
advise us.

During 2015, the Committee instructed an independent assessment of each site. The US process was put on hold 
pending the acquisition of Roxane in early 2016. This assessment was completed during the year.

Risk assessment process

The regional compliance officer for each site was responsible for delivering the requirements of GoodCorporation. At  
the conclusion of each assessment a presentation was made to the senior team, Chief Compliance Officer and regional 
officer, highlighting the areas where significant progress had been made and establishing a road map for the future. 
During the process the Chairman of the CREC received regular updates both from the Company Secretary 
and GoodCorporation.

1. Risk assessment outcome

2. Development

The overall conclusion from the US exercise was that  
good progress had been made since the previous visit,  
but that significant further enhancements were in 
development which could further raise the level of 
achievement. GoodCorporation developed an action  
plan to ensure maximum enhancements.

The US compliance team used the GoodCorporation 
action plan and the advice of US legal experts to develop 
full ABC procedures that met the requirements of the  
US and UK legislation.

3. Implementation

4. Verification exercise

The US compliance team implemented their procedures 
through working closely with relevant departments, 
training workshops and communications. The US Chief 
Executive ensured that the US compliance team reported 
directly to him, in order to ensure that successful 
implementation could be achieved rapidly.

The CREC instructed GoodCorporation to revisit the  
US operations to test the implementation of the revised 
procedures and assess the level of achievement. The 
Committee was delighted to report that, as a result of 
work over an intensive, eight month period, the US ABC 
practices were considered to be very strong.

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Training

Hikma’s policies have been developed in conjunction  
with its ongoing focus on education and dissemination of 
ABC compliance information across the business. Hikma’s 
employee induction programmes ensure that each new 
employee can clearly understand the Group’s ethical 
expectations. In addition, increasing awareness of ABC 
issues has been built within the business, with awareness 
sessions given to functional and geographical teams 
across the Group.

During 2016, the Compliance Department developed an 
online training tool for ABC issues, which is supported  
by a commitment from the Chief Executive that all 
employees and officers of the Group will undertake 
that training.

Procedures
Hikma has developed, implemented and independently 
tested a full suite of ABC procedures across all its global 
operations. The procedures require significant efforts on 
the part of operational, financial and sales and marketing 
personnel, overseen by the regional compliance team.  
The Group’s internal audit plan, under the direction of  
the General Counsel, verifies the effectiveness of the  
ABC procedures and recommends improvements, 
where required.

Anti-trust, AML and trade sanctions

The General Counsel oversees the Group’s compliance 
within the anti-trust, anti-money laundering and trade 
sanctions legislation and reports to the Committee in this 
regard. The Group has established extensive policies and 
procedures to ensure compliance which have been 
reviewed by the Committee during the year.

Responsibility and ethics

Code of Conduct

The CREC is responsible for the Group Code of  
Conduct, which is reviewed and compared to comparable 
international companies regularly. The Code is available  
in all of the major languages in which the Company 
conducts business: Arabic, English, French, German, 
Portuguese, Italian and Russian. Each year all Hikma 
employees are required to confirm that they have read  
the Code, have understood it and will abide by its terms. 
The training plan for the Code includes face-to-face 
training for top managers, and training and discussion 
sessions at department level for employees and lower 
management. The Code is available on our website: 
www.hikma.com/en/sustainability/Code-of-conduct.html.

Speak-up

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. 
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. Additionally, Hikma has anonymous 
web and telephone reporting lines in place across all 
operations, which report directly to the compliance 
department and Chair of the CREC.

The Company has established a committee of senior 
group employees representing the compliance, legal and 
human resources functions. This committee is responsible 
for investigating and approving appropriate action in 
relation to all speak-up incidents.

As part of their commitment to the Code, employees 
understand that they have a duty to report any suspected 
violations. The Company remains satisfied that the policy 
and procedures enable proportionate and independent 
investigation of matters raised including non-compliance 
and that appropriate follow-up action is taken.

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Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLCCompliance with the UK Modern  
Slavery Act (“MSA”)

Hikma is committed to ensuring that modern slavery  
in the form of forced or compulsory labour and human 
trafficking does not take place in any of its businesses  
or supply chains across the globe. Key measures in 
support of this goal include training Hikma staff on  
labour standards and how to recognise and respond to 
any incidences of modern slavery, undertaking periodic 
analysis and management of any modern slavery risk  
in Hikma’s businesses or supply chains, carrying out 
appropriate due diligence and engaging on the issue  
with supply chain partners.

Corporate responsibility

The Executive Vice Chairman is the champion of Hikma’s 
CR programme within the Company and chairs Hikma’s 
CR Committee. The VP of Corporate Communication is 
responsible for CR at an operational level. The CR team, 
led by the VP of Corporate Communication, regularly 
presents developments to the CREC which, during the 
year under review, included:

•  Developed the Human Dignity programme

•  Joined the FTSE4Good index

•  Upgraded greenhouse gas reporting capabilities

•  Fully integrated the US CR activities within the  

Group CR programme

•  Strategic health partner at the World Economic Forum

•  Continued commitment to the UN Global Compact

Further details are available in the Sustainability report  
on pages 38 to 51.

For and on behalf of the Compliance, Responsibility  
and Ethics Committee

Dr Ronald Goode
CREC Chair

14 March 2017

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Letter from the Chair

REMUNERATION, 
PERFORMANCE AND 
STRATEGIC ACHIEVEMENT

Dear Shareholders

I am delighted to be writing to you for the first time  
in my role as Chair of the Remuneration Committee.  
My first year has been focused on assessing the existing 
remuneration arrangements, developing the remuneration 
policy for the future and building the internal team.  
We spent significant time and resource assessing the 
adequacy of our existing remuneration arrangements  
and considering whether our remuneration policy should 
be adjusted. We concluded that the policy, which has 
been developed over the past few years, is tailored to  
the Company and we are, therefore, recommending 
minimal changes.

The main area of policy change, which was raised by 
shareholders and we have addressed in these disclosures, is 
improving the linkage between performance remuneration 
outcomes and the Group’s strategic objectives, as well  
as enhancing the stretch in those targets. The targets  
that impact this year’s and future years’ performance 
remuneration have been set to direct the executives to 
achieve the matters of greatest importance identified in 
the strategic review, which centres on product development 
and aligning the organisational structure with that strategy.

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“The Committee considered that 2016 was 

solid, but in certain aspects challenging from  
a Group financial performance view, but that 
significant progress was made in integrating 
West-Ward Columbus and positioning the 
Group for future growth.”

The Committee has reviewed the overall level of executive 
packages and considers that the existing packages are 
appropriate, taking into account comparable positions, 
performance, the business environment and the Group’s 
approach to remuneration below the Board level. The 
Committee is not proposing to adjust packages significantly.

The Committee considered that 2016 was solid, but  
in certain aspects challenging from a Group financial 
performance view, but that significant progress was made  
in integrating West-Ward Columbus and positioning the 
Group for future growth. Therefore, the performance 
remuneration outcomes were measured on target in  
relation to the financial metrics, but considered above  
target overall for the strategic measures.

Nina Henderson and Pat Butler joined the Committee  
during the year, ensuring that all the Independent Directors 
contribute towards remuneration discussions. I welcome 
them to the Committee.

Over the course of the next year we will embed the executive 
policy and review incentivisation for management below the 
Executive Committee level.

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

Dr Pamela Kirby
Chair of the Remuneration Committee

Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC2016 overview

2016 Highlights
•  Enhanced the strategic linkage and stretch of the 

performance criteria

•  Undertook an in-depth review of the remuneration policy

•  Considered and responded to issues raised by shareholders

•  Inducted Willis Towers Watson as the new 

remuneration advisers

•  Successful transition of the Committee Chair from  

Michael Ashton to Dr Pamela Kirby

•  Enhanced the performance criteria for the Executive 

Incentive Plan

2017 Priorities
•  Reviewing management incentivisation

•  Embedding the revised policy

•  Continuing to enhance performance targets

•  Developing management incentives

•  Engaging with employees and stakeholders

Membership and attendance
The Remuneration Committee consists of seven Independent 
Non-Executive Directors, with an Independent Non-Executive 
Director holding the Chair of the Committee. All members  
of the Committee have held positions at the highest levels in 
multinational organisations and hence have experienced business 
and resource issues at all levels. The members have spent a 
significant proportion of their careers leading teams and in 
executive management. The members understand the need  
to incentivise top management appropriately, while ensuring  
that rewards are fair throughout all levels of Hikma’s business.

Members

Member since

Attended Potential

attendance

Meeting  

Dr Pamela Kirby 
(Chair)

Michael Ashton

1 Dec 2014

14 Oct 2005

Dr Ronald Goode

12 Dec 2006

Robert Pickering

John Castellani

Pat Butler

Nina Henderson

Breffni Byrne  
(retired 12 May 2016)

Total meetings

1 Mar 2014

1 Mar 2016

20 Sep 2016

1 Oct 2016

14 Oct 2005

7

6

7

7

6

2

2

3

7

7

7

7

6

2

2

3

7

100%

86%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

98%

Calendar of events

Allocation of time

Q1

Q2

•  Executive performance

•  Market update

•  Executive remuneration

•  EIP and MIP award

•  EIP award

•  Remuneration  
adviser tender

•  Management succession

•  Termination policy

  Conditions in
the Group 

5%
  Developing practices  10%
  Corporate 
  governance 
  Setting executive 
remuneration 

27%
  Remuneration policy  40%

18%

Q3

Q4

Advisers

•  Remuneration  
policy review

•  Executive objectives

•  Executive benchmarking

•  Executive objectives

•  Shareholder consultation

Internal
• Chairman and Chief Executive

External
• Willis Towers Watson

• VP Human Resources and 

MENA operations

• Company Secretary

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Remuneration and performance summary

References in this document to the ‘Regulations’ refer to The Large and Medium-sized Companies and Groups (Accounts and Reports) 
(Amendment) Regulations 2013, with which this report complies.

Performance components

Sales
Profit
Share price
Dividend
Employee compensation
Shareholder implementation approval

Total remuneration

Executive Director
Said Darwazah
Mazen Darwazah

Components

Salary1
Said Darwazah
Mazen Darwazah
Bonus2
Said Darwazah
Mazen Darwazah
Share awards3
Said Darwazah
Mazen Darwazah
Pensions4
Said Darwazah
Mazen Darwazah
Other benefits5
Said Darwazah
Mazen Darwazah

Non-Executive Directors’ fees

Non-Executives
Non-Executive Directors’ average total fee6

2015
$1,440m
$355m
2,301p
32 cents
$356m
82.40%

2015  

($000)
7,316
4,465

2015  

($000)
1,200
676

2,928
1,649

3,160
2,117

16
13

12
10

35%
1%
-18%
3%
31%

-14%
-23%

3%
3%

28%
-31%

-9%
-30%

-100%
-100%

608%
840%

2015  

(£000)
95.1

1%

2016
1,950m
$359m
1,893p
33 cents
$465m
88.97%

2016  

($000)
6,308
3,419

2016  

($000)
1,236
696

2,116
1,137

2,871
1,492

0
0

85
94

2016  

(£000)
96.2

-13%
2%

3%
3%

-10%
-5%

-24%
7%

0%
0%

0%
0%

0%

2017  
($000) 
(estimate)
5,470
3,492

2017  
($000)  

(estimate)
1,273
717

1,910
1,076

2,177
1,591

25
14

85
94

2017  
(£000) 
(estimate)
96.2

1.  Salary: The average rise for salaries across the Group in 2016 was 3%.
2.  Bonus: The bonus figure comprises Elements A and C of the EIP. See page 112 for further explanation. The 2017 estimate is based on target performance.
3.  Share awards: 2015 and 2016 figures represent LTIPs exercised during the year. 2017 is an estimation of the value of element B of the 2015 EIP and  

the LTIP to vest in that year, using 31 December 2016 vesting percentages, share prices and exchange rates.

4.  Pension: The Company did not contribute to the Executive Directors’ pensions during the year because an assessment of provisions made in previous 
years resulted in a short-term surplus. Pension contributions are up to 10% of salary. Executives participate in the same pension plan as Jordanian 
employees, their country of employment.

5.  Benefits: The increased level of benefits for Executive Directors relates to a re-assessment of transportation costs and depreciation.
6.  NED fees: The Average Non-Executive Director’s fee includes basic fee and Committee membership and Chair fees. Full breakdown of fees on page 134.

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Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLCShareholder alignment
The Committee considers that it is very important to align the interests of the executive and the outcome for shareholders.  
The Committee closely monitors the linkage.

Share price and value of  
executive holdings ($m)
Hikma’s Executive Directors have a substantial equity 
interest in the Company, the value of which is circa  
40 times the total remuneration paid to these executives. 
Therefore, the changes in the share price experienced  
by shareholders have a more significant impact on the 
executives than their remuneration.

Market capitalisation and  
total executive pay ($m)
The Committee considers that the total pay of the 
executives should be broadly commensurate with the 
overall size, complexity and performance of the Company. 
The Committee uses the graph below to broadly monitor 
the position and is content that remuneration has 
increased broadly in line over time.

Executive Director 
shareholding value ($m)

Share price ($)

Total pay to 
Executive Directors ($m)

Hikma market 
capitalisation ($bn)

30.7

33.4

677

19.8

527

23.3

523

12.3

225

321

900

800

700

600

500

400

300

200

100

0

35

30

25

20

15

10

5

0

6.7

11.8

5.6

9.7

6.1

8.6

3.9

6.6

2.4

5.4

20

18

16

14

12

10

8

6

4

2

0

12

15
Executive Director shareholding value

14

13

16

12

13
Total pay to Executive Directors

14

15

16

Share price

Hikma market capitalisation

8

7

6

5

4

3

2

1

0

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Equity position of the Directors and executive management
The Committee believes that its share ownership policy strongly links executive and shareholders’ interests. All Executive Directors are 
required to build and maintain a minimum shareholding equal to three times base salary. The limits under and compliance with this 
policy are 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
Said Darwazah
Mazen Darwazah

Target
300%
300%

Actual
27,112%
26,956%

Requirement 
fulfilled?
Yes
Yes

Share ownership requirements also apply to Hikma executive management who are required to build and maintain a minimum 
shareholding equal to at least two times base salary. In certain cases, the shareholding requirement has been increased in order  
to reflect local executive remuneration practice. Compliance with the shareholding requirement is measured annually at the time  
of this report.

Proportion of executive pay  
that is share-based 2016
To further align shareholder and executive interests,  
the Committee ensures that a significant proportion  
of executive remuneration is based in shares.

Executive pay and  
executive shareholdings 2016
The Committee believes that shareholder interests  
are aligned with Executive Directors through the 
combination of substantial executive shareholdings, 
significant share-based compensation and remuneration 
broadly following company growth.

35%

65%

98.3%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80% 100%

1.7%

Cash

Shares

Committee responsibilities

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

Executive Director shareholding

Executive Director pay

The Remuneration Committee assists the Board in determining its responsibilities in relation to remuneration, including making 
recommendations to the Board on the Group’s policy on executive remuneration, determining individual remuneration and benefits 
package of each of the Executive Directors and recommending and monitoring the remuneration of senior management below Board 
level. The Board is responsible for implementing the recommendations and agreeing the remuneration packages of individual Directors. 
The Remuneration Committee is also responsible for making recommendations for the grants of awards under any employee share 
plans. In accordance with the Committee’s terms of reference, no Director may participate in discussions relating to his own terms  
and conditions of remuneration. Non-Executive Directors’ fees are determined by the full Board. The Committee’s terms of reference 
include all matters prescribed by the Code and clearly set out its authority and duties. They are reviewed by the Board on a regular  
basis, and are available on the Hikma website, at the registered office at 13 Hanover Square, London, W1S 1HW and by contacting 
cosec@hikma.uk.com.

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Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLCDirectors’ remuneration policy

Effective period

The Directors’ Remuneration Policy (the “Policy”) for Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC (“Hikma”) which is detailed on pages 109 to 118 will be 
put to a binding shareholder vote. The Policy will, subject to shareholder approval, become formally effective from the 2017 Annual General 
Meeting (“AGM”) on 19 May 2017. It is intended that the Policy will apply for a period of three years from the date of approval.

Executive Directors

The remuneration for Executive Directors is designed to provide for a competitive compensation package which reflects the Group’s 
performance against strategic objectives. Remuneration for Executive Directors will continue to comprise the following elements:

Policy overview

Fixed elements

Base salary

Benefits

Pension

Variable elements  
Executive Incentive Plan (“EIP”)

Element A: Cash bonus

+

Element B: Deferred shares

=

Element C: Restricted shares

Total 
remuneration

Summary of changes to the Policy

The new Policy for which approval is being sought at the AGM in 2017 is broadly unchanged from the Policy that was previously 
approved by shareholders at the 2014 AGM, with the exception of the following matters:

•  Use of benchmarking data. In accordance with current guidance on use of benchmarking data, the Committee is moving away  
from formally setting remuneration within ranges defined by benchmark data. Going forward, the Committee will take into  
account market pay practice in UK listed companies of a similar size and relevant peer companies from the pharmaceutical sector.

•  Base pay increases for Executive Directors will be restricted to a maximum of the increase for the wider workforce, unless there is 

exceptional reason such as to reflect a significant change in the scope or responsibilities of the role.

•  To change the performance criteria of the Executive Incentive Plan:

From

To

•  Financial metrics (50%)

•  Financial metrics at a Group and regional level (60%)

•  Strategic and operational targets (40%)

•  Strategic targets (40%)

•  Personal targets (10%)

•  To extend the life of the EIP from 5 years to 10 years on the same terms as previously approved.

•  To extend the limit on the maximum fees payable to Directors from £1,000,000 to £1,500,000 in order to allow for the  

orderly succession of Non-Executive Directors, as detailed in the Nomination and Governance Committee Report.

Our core principles

The Remuneration Committee (the “Committee”) aims to ensure that the remuneration for the Executive Directors:

•  Enhances the achievement of Hikma’s strategic aims

•  Takes account of employment conditions both inside and outside Hikma

•  Aligns the interests of Directors with those of shareholders

•  Is aligned with Hikma’s founding principles

Discretion

The Committee has discretion in several areas of policy as set out in this report. The Committee may also exercise operational and 
administrative discretions under relevant plan rules approved by shareholders as set out in those rules. In addition, the Committee has 
the discretion to amend the Policy with regard to minor or administrative matters where it would be, in the opinion of the Committee, 
disproportionate to seek or await shareholder approval.

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Purpose and link to strategy

Operation

Base salary

Provides a base level of 
remuneration to support 
recruitment and retention 
of Directors with the 
necessary experience  
and expertise to deliver  
the Group’s strategy.

Key element of core fixed 
remuneration

Benefits

Provides competitive benefits 
in the market to enable the 
recruitment and retention of 
directors, and are in line with 
the culture of the Company.

Pension

Provides a minimum level  
of pension contribution to 
support a low fixed cost  
and highly entrepreneurial 
remuneration policy.

Base salaries for individual Executive Directors are 
reviewed annually by the Committee, and any changes 
normally take effect from 1 January. Salaries are set 
with reference to:

•  Pay increases for the general workforce acting as  
an upper limit unless exceptional circumstances exist

•  Individual performance, experience  
and contribution

•  Market pay in UK listed companies of a similar  
size, and relevant peer companies from the 
pharmaceutical sector

•  Company performance

•  Affordability

•  Salaries for individuals who are recruited or promoted to 
the Board may be set below market levels at the time of 
appointment, with the intention of bringing the base 
salary levels in line with the market as the individual  
becomes established in their role.

Whilst base salaries are reviewed annually, they will not 
necessarily be increased each year.

Benefits may include, but are not limited to: healthcare, 

school fees, company cars, and life insurance.

As the Company operates internationally it may  
be necessary for the Committee to provide special 
benefits or allowances. These would be disclosed to 
shareholders in the annual report on remuneration for 

the year in which the benefits or allowances were paid. 
Accordingly, the Committee would expect to be able to 
adopt benefits such as relocation expenses, tax equalisation 
and support in meeting specific costs incurred by directors  
to ensure the Company and the individuals comply with their 
obligations in the reporting of remuneration for tax purposes.

A defined contribution scheme and/or cash supplement 

in lieu of pension may be provided.

Executives currently participate on the same basis  
as employees in the Hikma Pharmaceuticals Defined 
Contribution Retirement Benefit Plan (the “Benefit 
Plan”), which operates in accordance with the rules 
relevant to employees in Jordan. 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.

Should a new executive be appointed to the Board,  
they would normally participate in the Benefit Plan,  
according to the rules relevant to employees in the 
appropriate jurisdiction.

A: Cash bonus

Immediate reward for financial 
and strategic achievement.

The Remuneration Committee sets annual 
performance targets for awards under the EIP.  
At the end of each year the Committee determines 
the level of incentive earned for that year.

Element A is paid immediately as an annual  
cash bonus.

Details of the 2016 performance targets, their level of 
satisfaction and the resulting performance remuneration 
are disclosed on pages 126 to 129. The Company discloses 
the nature and weighting of future performance targets in  
the Policy Implementation report on pages 120 to 121.

B: Deferred shares

Deferred, at risk, share-based 
reward for financial and 
strategic performance.

C: Restricted shares

Incentivises the achievement  
of strategic objectives over  
the longer term.

Element B is provided in the form of deferred  
shares. Element B awards are subject to the  
following conditions:

•  a deferral period of two years;

•  risk of performance based forfeiture each year of 
the deferral period of up to 50% of the cumulative 

deferred Element B shares which have not vested, 

depending on the annual assessment of performance for 
the year in question, as detailed on pages 126 to 129; and

•  an additional holding period of three years for 50% of 

the award. The Committee retains the discretion to both 
increase the number of shares awarded under Element B 
subject to the holding period and to change the length 
of the holding period.

The performance conditions and targets for Element C 
are the same as those for Element A and B.

•  Element C (maximum of 100% of salary per 
annum) is provided in the form of deferred shares. 
Element C awards are subject to the following 

conditions:

 – a deferral period of three years;

 – continued employment on the third anniversary of the 

date of grant; and

 – an additional holding period of two years for 50% of the 
award. The Committee retains the discretion to both 
increase the number of shares awarded under Element C 
subject to holding period and to change the length of the 
holding period.

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Performance metrics

Change to policy

Whilst there is no maximum 
salary, any increase will 
generally be no higher than 
the average increase for the 
wider workforce. A higher 
increase may be made in  
the event of a role change, 
promotion, or in exceptional 
circumstances, but the 
rationale will be clearly 
explained in the next  
report to shareholders.

The value of benefits is based 
on the cost to the Company 

and there is no predetermined 
maximum limit. The range and 
value of the benefits offered 

is reviewed periodically.

The Group matches employee 
contributions made to the 

Benefit Plan. For the Executive 
Directors based in Jordan  
these are up to a maximum  

of 10% of applicable salary.

Maximum 150% of salary  
per annum. However, at:

Forfeiture: 0%

Threshold: 25%

Target: 100%

See the performance  
summaries on pages  
120 to 121 for further detail.

Maximum 150% of salary  
per annum. However, at:

Forfeiture: 0%

Threshold: 25%.

Target: 100%.

Maximum 100% of salary  
per annum. However, at:

Forfeiture: 0%

Threshold: 25%

Target: 100%

Not applicable.

No longer defined by the comparator 
group range and upper limit of 
employee rise unless exceptional 
circumstances exist to ensure greater 
alignment between executives and  
the wider workforce.

Not applicable.

No change to policy.

Not applicable.

No change to policy.

Annual performance metrics are based on:

•  Financial metrics (60%) – Core PBT (30%) and Core Revenue (30%): 
based on the budget

•  Strategic targets (40%): based on the Board approval strategy and 
business plan.

The Company operates in a rapidly changing market place and therefore 
the Committee may change the balance of the measures, or use different 
measures, for subsequent financial years, as appropriate, to reflect this, 
although currently there is no intention to do so. The Committee retains 
discretion in exceptional circumstances to change the performance 
measures and targets and their respective weightings part way through a 
performance year if there is a significant and material event which causes 
the Committee to believe the original measures, weightings and targets 
are no longer appropriate (an historic example would be the Arab Spring). 
Discretion may also be exercised in cases where the Committee believes 
that the bonus outcome is not a fair and accurate reflection of business 
performance. Malus and/or clawback provisions apply to all elements of 
the EIP as detailed on page 113.

Extension of the EIP from  
5 to 10 years to align with policy.

The balance of the performance 
metrics have been strengthened  
and focused:

From:

•  Financial metrics (50%)

•  Strategic and operational  

targets (40%)

•  Personal targets (10%)

To:

•  Financial metrics (60%)

•  Strategic targets (40%)

See above in respect of Element A.

See above in respect of Element A.

See above in respect of Element A.

See above in respect of Element A.

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Performance-based remuneration

Executive Incentive Plan
The Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC 2014 Executive Incentive Plan (“EIP”), was first approved by shareholders at the 2014 AGM and is due 
to expire in 2019. The Company intends for the EIP to remain the sole incentive arrangement available to Executive Directors for the 
policy period expiring in 2020. Shareholder approval is being sought at the 2017 AGM to extend the life of the EIP from 5 to 10 years 
resulting in the EIP expiring in 2024 rather than before the expiry of the current policy period.

The EIP supports the Company’s objectives by allowing the setting of annual targets based on the businesses’ strategic objectives at that 
time, meaning that a wider range of performance metrics can be used that are relevant and suitably stretching.

Rationale
The Remuneration Committee considers that the EIP remains appropriate because:

•  Global focus: Approximately 30% of the Company’s business is located in the MENA and 60% in the US, which requires the 

Company to compete with local practices, including:

•  US: to offer sufficient leverage in the incentives to be reasonably competitive compared to US pharmaceutical companies.

•  MENA: the strong short-term remuneration focus by executives in the MENA which is partly reflective of the political and 

economic environment.

•  US and MENA: equity based incentives are generally subject to time based vesting following grant, not multi-year 

performance conditions.

•  Business dynamics: Expansion in the MENA and emerging markets is a key strategic component. Political and economic change  
may cause a short-term lack of visibility of revenues and profits that could discourage longer-term investment and development.  
As a result, the application of conventional metrics used by more traditional incentive plans would likely fail to reward the successful 
execution of the Company’s strategy, one that has been widely supported by investors. The Company has experienced this in practice 
when dealing with the impact of the Arab Spring on incentive arrangements and the constant change in key markets. Given such 
evolving and in some cases highly volatile market conditions, it is difficult to establish testing but realistic multi-year targets which  
the participant associates with their own performance.

•  TSR: Comparative total shareholder return targets are inappropriate as even other industry comparators have a very different business 

mix in terms of product, geographic spread and business model, implying very different risk exposure.

Operational overview
The EIP is composed of three elements:

Element
A
B

Maximum 
award %  
of salary
150%
150%

Payout 
mechanism
Cash bonus
Deferred 
Shares

C

100%

Restricted 
Shares

3 years

Vesting period Risks after award
Immediate
2 years

•  Clawback
•  Forfeiture
•  Clawback
•  Share price
•  Employed
•  Clawback
•  Share price
•  Employed

Additional requirements
None

50% of the total share award is 
subject to a holding period after 
vesting. These shares may not be 
sold until 5 years after grant.

Treatment under  
the Remuneration 
Regulations
Cash bonus
Share award

Bonus* deferred 
in shares

* The Regulations require Element C to be treated as a cash bonus, although it is an award of shares that will vest three years after grant.

The level of award made under the EIP depends on the achievement of performance conditions:

•  60% Financial metrics (Core PBT and Core Revenue)

•  40% Strategic targets (sub-conditions apply)

For each condition or sub-condition, four levels are established:

•  Forfeiture: at which 0% is awarded in respect of the current year and 50% of outstanding Element B Deferred Shares lapse

•  Threshold: at which awards of up to 100% of salary may be granted

•  Target: at which awards of up to 250% of salary may be granted

•  Maximum: at which awards of up to 400% of salary may be granted

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Shareholding requirement
The Committee has a minimum shareholding requirement for Executive Directors in order to ensure a long-term, locked in alignment 
with shareholders. The objective is for Executive Directors to build up and maintain a minimum level of shareholding throughout their 
employment with the Company. The minimum shareholding requirement is 300% of salary. However, the Committee has discretion  
to increase this minimum.

The shareholding requirement operates in the following manner:

•  Only shares unconditionally owned by the Executive Directors count towards the requirement;

•  No shares may be sold by the Executive Director (with the exception of shares sold to pay the tax due on vesting/exercise) until the 

shareholding requirement is met and no shares may be sold if the result of the sale is to reduce the Executive Directors’ shareholding 
below the shareholding requirement.

Further explanation on the Executive Directors’ shareholding requirement is detailed on page 131.

Malus and clawback
The EIP has malus and clawback provisions to protect the Company and shareholders. Under these provisions, the Committee can 
reduce or cancel awards that have not yet vested (malus) and can require the repayment of an award (clawback) under the EIP.  
In addition, there is a performance based threshold condition for Element B.

In the event of any of the following situations occurring, the Remuneration Committee would apply malus or clawback under the EIP:

•  Hikma’s financial statements or results being negatively restated;

•  participant having deliberately misled management, the Board or the market regarding Hikma’s performance;

•  participant causing significant damage to Hikma;

•  mistake in the calculation of the level of satisfaction of the performance targets; or

•  participant’s actions amounting to serious misconduct.

Terms of appointment and service

Service contracts
The 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 and are available for inspection at the Company’s registered office at 13 Hanover Square, London,  
W1S 1HW, were:

Executive Director
Said Darwazah
Mazen Darwazah

Company  

notice period
12 months
12 months

Contract date
1 July 2007
25 May 2006

Unexpired 
term of contract
Rolling contract
Rolling contract

Potential termination payment
12 months’ salary and benefits
12 months’ salary and benefits

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. The Committee’s policy for setting notice periods is that a maximum 12 month period will 
apply for Executive Directors. The Committee may in exceptional circumstances arising on recruitment allow a longer period, which 
would in any event reduce to 12 months following the first year of employment. Details of the Non-Executive Directors’ notice periods 
are provided on page 135.

The Company complies with the UK Corporate Governance Code that all directors of FTSE 350 companies be subject to annual election 
by shareholders.

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Recruitment remuneration
The Committee’s normal approach to recruitment remuneration is to pay no more than is necessary to attract candidates of  
the appropriate calibre and experience needed for the role from the international market in which the Company competes.  
The Committee will have regard to guidelines and shareholder sentiment regarding one-off or enhanced short-term or long-term 
incentive payments made on recruitment and the appropriateness of any performance measures associated with an award.

The table below summarises the adjustments to the Policy with respect to recruitment of Executive Directors:

Component
Pension

Maximum level of variable 
remuneration
Share buy-outs/replacement 
awards

Policy
It is not the Remuneration Committee’s current policy for existing Executive Directors to provide 
executive level pension contributions or salary supplements. However, the Committee retains the 
discretion if required on recruitment to be able to offer either a contribution to a personal pension 
scheme or cash allowance in lieu of pension benefits.
The maximum level of variable remuneration under the Company’s policy is 400% of salary p.a.  
In exceptional circumstances, solely for the year of recruitment, this may be increased to 550%.
The Committee’s policy is not to provide buy-outs as a matter of course.
However, should the Committee determine that the individual circumstances of recruitment justify  
the provision of a buy-out, the value of any incentives that will be forfeited on cessation of a Director’s 
previous employment will be calculated taking into account the following:
•  the proportion of the performance period completed on the date of the Director’s cessation  

of employment;

•  the performance conditions attached to the vesting of these incentives and the likelihood of them 

being satisfied; and

•  any other terms and conditions having a material effect on their value (“lapsed value”).
The Committee may then grant up to the equivalent value as the lapsed value, where possible,  
under the Company’s incentive plans. To the extent that it was not possible or practical to provide  
the buy-out within the terms of the Company’s existing incentive plans, a bespoke arrangement 
would be used.

Details of any packages would be disclosed as soon as is reasonably possible.

Payment for loss of office
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 the rules governing certain items of  
pay (e.g. EIP rules). The Remuneration Committee will ensure that there are no unjustified payments for failure on termination  
of employment. The Committee’s policy in relation to leavers can be summarised as follows:

•  In the normal course of events, the Executive Director will work their notice period and receive contractual compensation payments 

and benefits during this time.

•  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.

•  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 services immediately.

•  On an Executive Director ceasing to hold office, the Company will announce an out-going Executive Director’s remuneration 

arrangements around the time of leaving.

The Committee will honour Executive Directors’ contractual entitlements. Service contracts do not contain liquidated damages clauses. 
If a contract is to be terminated, the Committee will determine such mitigation as it considers fair and reasonable in each case. There 
are no contractual arrangements that would guarantee a pension with limited or no abatement on severance or early retirement. There 
is no agreement between the Company and its Directors providing for compensation for loss of office or employment that occurs 
because of a takeover bid. The Committee reserves the right to make additional payments where such payments are made in good 
faith in discharge of an existing legal obligation (or by way of damages for breach of such an obligation); or by way of settlement  
or compromise of any claim arising in connection with the termination of an Executive Director’s office or employment.

When determining any loss of office payment for a departing individual the Remuneration Committee will always seek to minimise 
costs to the Company whilst seeking to address the circumstances at the time.

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Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLCApproach
See above policy.
Executive Directors may be entitled to receive payment in lieu of notice. Payment in 
lieu of notice will be equivalent to the salary payments, benefit value and pension 
contributions that they would have received if still employed by the Company for  
a maximum of 12 months.
The treatment of awards on cessation of employment is governed by the rules of  
the EIP.
The rules of the EIP provide that on termination of employment before the 
performance measurement date or prior to the relevant vesting date, no award  
will be granted in respect of the year of cessation and any subsisting entitlements 
will lapse; unless the following circumstances apply:
•  injury or disability;
•  redundancy;
•  retirement by agreement with the Company;
•  the participant being employed by a company which ceases to be a member of 

the Group;

•  the participant being employed in an undertaking or part of an undertaking 

which is transferred to a person who is not a member of the Group; or
•  any other circumstances if the Remuneration Committee decides in any  

particular case.

If an Executive Director leaves in one of the above circumstances, the EIP rules 
provide for the following:

Element A
The Remuneration Committee will calculate the amount of any payment pro-rated 
to the amount of the plan year completed on the Executive Director’s date of 
cessation and taking into account the level of satisfaction of the performance targets 
at the next performance measurement date. Any payment shall be made as soon as 
practicable after the determination of the level of satisfaction of the performance 
targets.

Elements B and C
The Remuneration Committee will calculate the amount of any payment pro-rated 
to the amount of the plan year completed on the Executive Director’s date of 
cessation and taking into account the level of satisfaction of the performance targets 
at the next performance measurement date. Any payment shall be made as soon as 
practicable after the determination of the level of satisfaction of the performance 
targets. 50% of the shares awarded will be subject to the sales restrictions (five  
years from date of grant to date of sale).
Subsisting Element B and C awards will vest. The sale restrictions on 50% of the 
shares awarded will continue.
It should be noted the performance conditions for the outstanding Element B and C 
awards will have been satisfied at the date of grant.
There are no other contractual provisions agreed prior to 27 June 2012.

Application of 
Remuneration Committee 
discretion
Discretion to make 
payments in lieu  
of notice to the  
same value.

The Remuneration 
Committee has 
discretion to 
determine that the 
reason for termination 
is classified in the 
same manner as  
those described in  
the adjacent column.
The Remuneration 
Committee will only 
use its general 
discretion to 
determine that an 
Executive Director  
is a good leaver  
in exceptional 
circumstances and  
will provide a full 
explanation to 
shareholders of  
the basis for its 
determination.

n/a

Component
Base salary, benefits 
and pension

EIP

Other contractual 
obligations

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Change of control

Component
EIP

Approach
The treatment of awards on a change of control is governed by the 
rules of the EIP.

Element A
The Remuneration Committee will calculate the amount of any 
payment pro-rated to the proportion of the plan year completed  
on the change of control and taking into account the level of 
satisfaction of the performance targets at the date of the change 
of control. Any payment shall be made as soon as practicable after 
the determination of the level of satisfaction of the performance 
targets.

Elements B and C
In respect of the year of the change of control, the Remuneration 
Committee will calculate any award pro-rated to the proportion of 
the plan year completed on the change of control and taking into 
account the level of satisfaction of the performance targets at the 
date of the change of control. Any award shall be made as soon as 
practicable after the determination of the level of satisfaction of the 
performance targets and shall not be subject to the sale restrictions.
Shares subject to subsisting awards shall vest on the date of the 
change of control and the sale restrictions shall be removed.  
It should be noted that the performance targets for subsisting  
awards were satisfied at the date of grant.

Application of Remuneration  
Committee discretion
The Remuneration Committee has  
a discretion whether to pro-rate any 
element to time. It is the Remuneration 
Committee’s policy in normal 
circumstances to pro-rate to time; 
however, in exceptional circumstances 
where the nature of the transaction 
produces exceptional value for 
shareholders and provided the 
performance targets are met, the 
Remuneration Committee will consider 
whether pro-rating is equitable.
The Remuneration Committee has  
the same discretion in relation to 
Elements B and C as set out above  
for Element A and will operate it in  
the same manner.

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Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLCEmployment conditions
The Committee takes into consideration practices for all employees across the Group when reviewing executive remuneration.  
All employees receive a salary, pension and medical insurance on a similar basis to Executive Directors. Additionally, all employees 
participate in a cash bonus scheme which is based on Element A of the EIP. The majority of management level employees participate  
in a restricted share award scheme which is either Element B of the EIP or based upon that Element. The Committee reviews detailed 
internal and summary benchmarking data, and is satisfied that the level of remuneration is proportionate across the HR grades.

The Committee does not directly consult employees on the Policy contained in this Report, but receives regular updates on employee 
feedback through the Group HR department and the employee engagement survey, which is conducted by an external organisation 
and includes views on remuneration and other matters.

Employee cost and total executive pay ($m) 

Average employee cost 
($’000)
58

55.8

The Committee is cognisant of the importance of  
ensuring the pay of Executive Directors’ alignment with 
the overall employee base. Whilst the Group has increased 
considerably in size and complexity over the past five 
years, the Committee believes the employee experience 
has been reasonably aligned with executives’.

Total pay to 
Executive Directors ($m)

14

12

10

8

6

4

2

0

50.4

48.2

11.8

9.7

45.1

8.6

6.6

44.2

5.4

54

50

46

42

38

34

30

12

13
Total pay to Executive Directors

14

15

16

Average employee cost

Shareholder views
The Remuneration Committee reviews feedback received from shareholders as a result of the AGM process and throughout the  
rest of the year, and takes this into consideration together with the latest views of investor bodies and their representatives. The 
Committee engages with shareholders and investor bodies in the event of a significant vote against the Remuneration Policy or Policy 
Implementation. When any significant changes are made to the Remuneration Policy, the Remuneration Committee Chair discusses 
these with major shareholders in advance and may offer meetings for more detailed discussion, as it did during 2016:

Steps
1 Adviser

2 Development

3 Remuneration Committee

4 Strategy session

5 Shareholder consultation

6 Finalisation

Details
We instructed our remuneration adviser to review the existing Remuneration Policy in 
light of current market practice guidance.
The adviser, VP for Human Resources, Company Secretary and Remuneration Committee 
Chair discussed the technical review and considered the Company’s specific requirements, 
history and strategy. After considerate debate, a policy proposal was created.
The policy proposal was presented to the Remuneration Committee. Relevant 
adjustments were made.
The Board reviewed the management strategic plan. The Remuneration Committee 
identified the key strategic deliverables and developed them into performance targets.
The Remuneration Committee Chair wrote to UK governance bodies and significant 
shareholders authorising the minimal policy changes and enhancements to performance 
targets. Comments were supportive.
Having taken into account the results of the consultation, the Remuneration Committee 
approved the final policy proposal.

Timeframe
April 
2016
May  
2016

August 
2016
October 
2016
November 
2016

December 
2016

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Non-Executive Directors
Non-Executive Directors’ (“NEDs”) fees are set by the Board under the leadership of the Chief Executive Officer and Executive Vice 
Chairman having considered the:

•  pay practice in other FTSE 100 companies and sector peers;

•  extensive travel required to undertake the role; and

•  significant guidance and support required from the NEDs.

NEDs do not participate in the Group’s pension or incentive arrangements. The annual fees payable to newly recruited NEDs will follow 
the policy for fees payable to existing NEDs.

The table below details the current fees.

Element and purpose

Operation

Basic fee

Provides a level of fees to support recruitment and retention of NED with  
the necessary experience

Fees are reviewed and determined annually and paid  

in cash.

A basic fee for undertaking the duties of a Director  
of Hikma, chiefly regarding Board, strategy and 
shareholder meetings.

Chairman fee: £300,000*

NED fee: £85,000

*  For a Non-Executive role. Not currently in use.

Committee membership fee

A composite fee for taking additional responsibilities in relation to Committee 
membership. Usually Non-Executives are members of at least three committees.

Fees are reviewed and determined annually and paid  
in cash.

Committee fee: £8,000

Committee Chair fee

The Committee Chairs 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.

Fees are reviewed and determined annually and paid in cash.

Audit Committee Chair fee: £16,000

Remuneration Committee Chair fee: £8,000

Compliance, Responsibility and Ethics Committee Chair 
fee: £8,000

Nomination and Governance Committee Chair fee: £8,000

Board related expenses

The Board believes that Directors should be free to perform their duties,  
as they see fit, without incurring personal expenses.

The Company pays expenses incurred wholly in relation  
to the position of Non-Executive Directors and ensures 
that Directors do not incur a tax liability as a result. The 
Committee retains discretion to provide for an allowance 
structure as an alternative to the latter payment.

End of remuneration policy.

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Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLCPolicy implementation 2017

Salaries
During 2016, the Committee undertook the annual benchmarking of executive packages. The Committee reviewed the data and 
concluded the executives should receive the same salary rise as the average employee of 3% for 2017.

Executive Director
Chief Executive
Executive Vice Chairman

Benefits and pension
No change from 2016.

Salary

2017
$1,273,080
$717,155

2016
$1,236,000
$696,267

Increase

%
3%
3%

Executive Incentive Plan (EIP)
During 2017, the EIP will be operated as detailed below and in the Policy on pages 109 to 118. The performance conditions and their 
weighting are set out below:

Performance condition
Core PBT
Core Revenue
Strategy

Potential outcomes

Threshold 
percentage of 
element of award
25%
25%
25%

Target percentage 
of element of 
award
50%
50%
50%

Maximum 
percentage of 
element of award
100%
100%
100%

Weighting (% of 
maximum subject 
to performance 
condition)
30%
30%
40%

Forfeiture 
percentage of 
element of award
0%
0%
0%
+ lose 50% of 
outstanding 
Elements B  

and C

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For each performance condition the Committee has established measurement criteria which determine the level of reward that 
executives may receive:

2017 Performance criteria: Chairman and Chief Executive
The Remuneration Committee is of the opinion that the disclosure of high-level forward-looking targets provides shareholders with  
an awareness of direction and outcomes but, given the commercial sensitivity arising in relation to the detailed financial and strategic 
targets used for the EIP, disclosing precise targets for the EIP in advance would not be in shareholders’ interests. This avoids the risk  
of the Company inadvertently providing a profit forecast or giving our international competitors access to sensitive information or  
an unfair advantage. Actual targets, performance achieved and awards made are published at the end of the performance period  
so shareholders can fully assess the basis for any pay-outs under the EIP.

Section

Description

Performance condition

Weighting 
percentage Measurement

Financial

Profit before 
Tax

30%

Group 
Revenue

30%

Return on 
investment

20%

Strategic

Research and 
Development

10%

Group 
structure 
optimisation

10%

Targeted Core PBT compared to actual 
audited Core PBT for the year ended 
31 December 2017

Target Group Revenue compared  
to actual audited Group Revenue for  
the year ended 31 December 2017

Enhance profitability by delivering on 
the opportunities from circa $2.5bn  
of investment in the Bedford and 
Columbus pipelines. Measured  
by Return on Invested Capital

Delivering the product pipeline in  
the strategic plan ensuring that the 
medium-term revenue and profit 
targets are met

Reorganise the Group to ensure  
that it is best placed to deliver the 
Board-approved, medium-term  
strategic objectives and business plan

Performance level

Forfeiture

Threshold

Target

Max

Budget -30% Budget -10% Budget

Budget +10%

Budget -30% Budget -10% Budget

Budget +10%

Disclosed on measurement

Disclosed on measurement

Disclosed on measurement

Performance remuneration  
outcome

Total

0% award + 
lose 50% 
prior two 
years’ shares

100%  
award

250%  
award

400%  
award

Outcome breakdown

A

B

C

0%

0%

0%

25%

25%

50%

100%

100%

50%

150%

150%

100%

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Please see the statement on page 120 regarding performance target disclosure.

Section

Description

Performance condition

Weighting 
percentage Measurement

Financial

PBT

20%

Group 
Revenue

20%

MENA PBT

10%

MENA 
Revenue

Emerging 
Markets

10%

10%

Strategic

MENA 
structure 
optimisation

20%

Strategic 
partnerships

10%

Target Core PBT compared to actual 
audited Core PBT for the year ended 
31 December 2017

Target Group Revenue compared  
to actual audited Group Revenue for  
the year ended 31 December 2017

Target MENA PBT compared to actual 
audited MENA PBT for the year ended 
31 December 2017

Target MENA Revenue compared  
to actual audited MENA revenue for  
the year ended 31 December 2017

Revenue generation in emerging 
markets before year ended 
31 December 2017

Reorganise the structure of the MENA 
division to ensure it is best positioned 
for growth and margin improvements. 
Ensure internal development for  
the MENA management team  
by end of 2017

Finalise at least two of the  
three strategic partnerships with  
three external parties

Performance level

Forfeiture

Threshold

Target

Max

Budget -30% Budget -10% Budget

Budget +10%

Budget -30% Budget -10% Budget

Budget +10%

Disclosed on measurement

Disclosed on measurement

Disclosed on measurement

Disclosed on measurement

Disclosed on measurement

Performance remuneration  
outcome

Total

0% award + 
lose 50% 
prior two 
years’ shares

100%  
award

250%  
award

400%  
award

Outcome breakdown

A

B

C

0%

0%

0%

25%

25%

50%

100%

100%

50%

150%

150%

100%

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Illustration of policy
The following charts show the value of each of the main elements of the compensation package provided to the Executive Directors 
during 2016 and the potential available for 2017 (dependent upon performance).

Said Darwazah

Fixed  
$000

Bonus  
$000

Share award  
$000

Total  
$000

Benchmark data  

$000

Threshold

1,384/52% 955/36%

318/12%

2,657

2017

Target

1,384/30% 1,910/42% 1,273/28% 4,566

9,750 to 13,410

Maximum

1,384/21% 3,183/49% 1,910/29% 6,476

2016

Actual

1,321/28% 2,116/44% 1,325/28% 4,762

12,736 to 25,029

Mazen Darwazah

Fixed  
$000

Bonus  
$000

Share award  
$000

Total  
$000

Benchmark data  

$000

Threshold

825/54%

538/35%

179/12%

1,543

2017

Target

825/32%

1,076/41% 717/27%

2,618

3,390 to 4,577

Maximum

825/22%

1,793/49% 1,076/29% 3,694

2016

Actual

790/30%

1,137/43% 717/27%

2,644

7,387 to 8,564

The following notes are applicable to the above calculations:

•  Salary, benefits and pension comprise ‘Fixed’ remuneration.

•  Elements A and C of the EIP comprise the Bonus and Element B comprises the share award. Elements A, B and C of the EIP are made 
in the year after the performance is achieved (e.g. for the 2017 illustration, the share awards detailed would be made in 2018 and 
vest two to three years later). Please note that the Remuneration and performance summary on page 106 uses share awards vesting 
(i.e. actual shares received, not those granted) during the period in order to make clear the difference between potential 
remuneration and what the executive earns in practice.

•  Benchmark data represents the weighted average total remuneration of the persons holding similar roles in comparable, international 

pharmaceutical companies.

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Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLCAdvice and support
Willis Towers Watson (“WTW”) were appointed by the Remuneration Committee as its independent advisers in 2016 following 
a competitive tender process.

In addition to advising the Committee, WTW have also supported Hikma’s Corporate HR department, particularly in the delivery of 
reward and human resources strategy. The total fees for advice to the Committee during the year were $178k (2015: $138k paid to 
PwC). A policy fee structure is in place for the provision of ongoing advice and is used to determine a quote for each project before  
it is undertaken.

WTW 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. The Committee reviewed the performance of WTW during the year and fees 
received. The Committee concluded that WTW remained independent and continued to provide high-quality service to the Committee.

The Committee seeks the assistance of senior management on matters relating to policy performance and remuneration and maintains 
a strong link with management to ensure that its deliberations are fully informed. The Committee ensures that no Director, executive or 
employee takes part in discussions or advice relating to his own remuneration or benefits.

Shareholder approval
The Committee actively seeks the engagement of shareholders in the setting of remuneration policy and practice. The voting patterns 
are included in the table below. For ease of understanding, the percentages below have been divided into votes ‘For’, ‘Against’ and 
‘Withheld’. Under the Companies Act votes ‘Withheld’ are not a valid vote and, therefore, are discounted when considering approval  
at a general meeting:

Resolution
Annual Report on Remuneration (2016 AGM)
Vote to approve the Remuneration Policy (2014 AGM)

For
86.0%
90.8%

Against
10.7%
7.4%

Withheld

Votes cast Votes available
3.3% 201,588,237 239,385,501
1.7% 161,008,645 198,167,997

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Annual report on remuneration
All of the information presented on this page has been audited by PwC. For the year ended 31 December 2016, the Group’s policy on 
remuneration was implemented as set out below.

Single total figure

The following table shows a single total figure of remuneration in respect of qualifying services for the 2016 financial year for each 
Executive Director, together with comparative figures for 2015.

Bonus  
(EIP Elements 
A & C)  

$

Year

Salary  

Benefits  

Shares  
(LTIP)  
$
$
2016 1,236,000 85,000 2,116,299 2,870,939
2015 1,200,000 12,000 2,928,000 3,159,892
696,267 94,000 1,136,753 1,491,746
675,987 10,000 1,649,409 2,117,454

$

Director
Said Darwazah 

Mazen Darwazah 2016
2015

Pension  

$
Nil
16,150
Nil
12,535

Other  

$

Benchmark range* 

Total  
$
$
9,750,000 to 13,410,000
Nil 6,308,238
Nil 7,316,042 12,736,000 to 25,029,000
3,390,000 to 4,577,000
Nil 3,418,766
7,387,000 to 8,564,000
Nil 4,465,385

*  Benchmark data represents the weighted average total remuneration of the persons holding similar roles in comparable, international 

pharmaceutical companies.

The EIP performance criteria for 2016 are detailed on pages 126 to 129 and criteria for the LTIP that vested on 17 May 2016 are  
on page 125.

Benefits

The increased level of benefits for Executive Directors relates to a re-assessment of transportation costs and associated depreciation. 
Directors receive medical benefits and a company car.

Pension

The Company did not contribute to the Executive Directors’ pension during the year because an assessment of provisions made  
in previous years resulted in short-term surplus. This is a pension payment paid to the Hikma Pharmaceutical Defined Contribution 
Retirement Benefit Plan (the ‘Benefit Plan’) on behalf of the Executive Directors on the same basis as other employees located in  
Jordan. The Executive Directors do not receive personal pension contributions from the Group. Under the Benefit Plan the Group 
matches employee contributions made, which are fixed at a maximum of 5% of applicable salary. Participants become entitled to all  
of the Group’s contributions once they have been employed for 10 years. Before that point, there is a staggered scale which starts at 
three years of employment. The Executive Directors have served for in excess of ten years and will receive their benefits under the 
Benefit Plan when they reach their 60th birthday. The Company does not and has not operated a defined benefit scheme.

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Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLCLTIP share awards

During 2015 and 2016, awards vested under the Long Term Incentive Plan (“LTIP”). The LTIP operated with a 300% of salary 
maximum, a three-year vesting period and performance conditions based on total shareholder return and financial metrics. Further 
details can be found in the 2012 report and accounts on pages 97 to 99 or on request from cosec@hikma.uk.com. In 2014, the LTIP 
was replaced with Element B of the EIP which has a maximum award of 150% of salary. The EIP and awards made under it in respect  
of the 2016 performance year are described further below.

The LTIP amount included in the 2016 single total figure of remuneration is the conditional share award granted in 2013. The 
performance achieved against the performance targets is shown below.

Condition

Requirements

Practice

Description

TSR*

Sales growth

EPS growth

Weighting

50%

17%

17% 

Threshold

50th percentile  

20% of award element

9%  

20% of award element

20% of award element

15%  

10%  

Return on invested capital

17%

20% of award element

Maximum
75th percentile 
100% of award element
13% 
100% of award element
20% 
100% of award element
12% 
100% of award element

Actual 
performance
76th 
percentile

10%

33%

23%

Award vested  

% of maximum

100%

20%

100%

100%

*  TSR is total shareholder return comparative performance against the Company’s Comparator Group.

Chairman and Chief Executive

Performance condition
Maximum number of shares capable of vesting
Percentage of maximum vesting
Number of vested shares
Value of vested shares*
Total value

*  Share price on vesting was £22.60 and there were $1.4463 to £1.

The information in the table above has been audited by PwC.

Executive Vice Chairman

Performance condition
Maximum number of shares capable of vesting
Percentage of maximum vesting
Number of vested shares
Value of vested shares*
Total value

*  Share price on vesting was £22.60 and there were $1.4463 to £1.

The information in the table above has been audited by PwC.

Financial performance

TSR
50,900
100%
50,900
£1,150,340

Sales growth
17,000
20%
3,400
£76,840

Return on 
invested capital
17,000
100%
17,000
£384,200

EPS growth
17,000
100%
17,000
£384,200
£1,995,580
($2,870,939)

Financial performance

TSR
26,600
100%
26,600
£601,160

Sales growth
8,800
20%
1,760
£39,776

Return on 
invested capital
8,800
100%
8,800
£198,880

EPS growth
8,800
100%
8,800
£198,880
£1,038,696
($1,491,746)

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2016 Performance outcome: Chairman and Chief Executive
The following table sets out the performance conditions and targets for 2016 and their level of satisfaction:

Section

Description

Measurement

Performance condition 

Financial

Profit Before Tax

Target Core Profit Before Tax compared to audited Core Profit Before Tax for the year ended 
31 December 2016

WW Columbus synergies

Implement the synergies that were identified prior to the West-Ward Columbus acquisition and,  
in order to outperform, implement additional synergies identified post-acquisition

US Generics R&D

Submit products to the FDA for approval in accordance with West-Ward Columbus business plan

Strategic

Global Injectables R&D

Submit products to the FDA/regulatory authorities in accordance with the Injectables business plan

Transfer products acquired from the Bedford acquisition into Hikma’s FDA approved facilities

Operational

Centralisation of the Group

Maximising operational efficiency by centralising selected Group functions and the leadership of 
major divisions in the UK by the year end: Injectables, Generics and Group functions

Internal audit

Enhancing the role of the internal audit programme by raising management engagement and 
responsiveness to issues raised

Personal

People strategy

Undertake initiatives to ensure that core talent is identified and plans are in place for development 
with a view to enhancing the succession arrangements throughout the Group

Total

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10%

5%

5%

Weighting Forfeiture

Threshold

50%

Target -30%

Target –10%

$249m

$320m

Target

Target

$355m

Target +10%

Core PBT of $359m

$391m

Required performance level

Achievement

Application

Max

Results

Achievement Said % of salary

Acquisition synergy 
target -30%

Acquisition synergy 
target -20%

Acquisition  
synergy target

Acquisition synergy 
target +10%

$19m

$22m

$27m

$30m

Acquisition product 
submission target 
-30%

Acquisition product 
submission target 
-20%

Acquisition  
product submission 
target

Acquisition product 
submission target 
+10%

3 files

4 files

5 files

6 files

Target  
to Max

133.3%  
of salary

Below 
threshold

0%  
of salary

Synergies of $20m in  
excess of those detailed  
in the shareholder circular

6 products filed submitted

Max

40.0%  
of salary

Product submission 
target -50%

Product submission 
target -25%

Product  
submission target

Product submission 
target +25%

3 products submitted.  
1 product on stability

Threshold 
to Target

8.8%  
of salary

2 products

3 products

4 products

5 products

Product transfer 
target -30%

Product transfer 
target -20%

Product  
transfer target

Product transfer 
target +10%

26 products transferred  
from Bedford

Max

14 products

16 products

20 products

22 products

10%

No change

Group functions 
only

Group functions 
and Injectables

Group functions, 
Injectables and 
Generics

Group functions, Injectables 
and Generics centralised in the 
UK and operating effectively

Max

20.0%  
of salary

40.0%  
of salary

5%

5%

80%  
resolution of 
matters outstanding

90% 
resolution of 
matters outstanding

95% 
resolution of 
matters outstanding

100% 
resolution of 
matters outstanding

98% resolution of matters 
outstanding

Target  
to Max

16.3%  
of salary

No people 
development 
activities undertaken

Talent reviews 
completed

Talent review and 
development 
completed

Talent review, 
development  
and management 
succession plan 
completed

Talent review, development 
and management succession 
plan completed

Max

Unacceptable

Acceptable

Good

Excellent

20.0%  
of salary

278.4%

In accordance with the EIP rules and based on the performance detailed in the table above, the following awards have been made in 
respect of the 2016 performance year:

Participant

Calculation

Receive

Executive

EIP Element

Salary

Chairman  
and Chief 
Executive

A 

B 

C 

Maximum 
potential  
(% of salary) Achievement
150%

107.2%

Value of bonus/
shares
$1,324,662

$1,236,000

150%

107.2%

$1,324,662

100%

64.1%

$791,637

The information in the tables above has been audited by PwC.

Receive
Cash now  
(March 2017)
Shares in 2 years 
from May 2017
Shares in 3 years 
from May 2017

Additional
None

50% of total shares 
unsaleable until  
5 years after grant

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Performance condition 

Section

Description

Measurement

Financial

Profit Before Tax

Target Core Profit Before Tax compared to audited Core Profit Before Tax for the year ended 
31 December 2016

Algerian Injectables

Implement the Injectables strategy in Algeria through the creation of a partnership in order to be able 
to develop, manufacture and sell Injectable products in the region

Strategic

Emerging markets strategy

Develop the emerging markets strategy and operational support in order to ensure that it is ready for 
launching in 2017

MENA revenue growth

Grow the MENA revenue in an environment where governmental healthcare expenditure is declining 
and foreign exchange movements are adverse. Achieve MENA revenue target

Operational

MENA operational efficiency

Enhance the operational efficiency in the MENA region through the implementation of the cost 
reduction strategy. Achieve the MENA EBITDA target

MENA receivables

Reduce the relatively high level of receivables risk with distributors in order to reduce credit cost and 
risk. Achieve the MENA Cash to Cash target

Compliance

Develop the Group Compliance functional capabilities and complete the integration of the US 
compliance into the Group programme by the end of the year

Personal

Total

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Performance condition 

Section

Description

Measurement

Profit Before Tax

Target Core Profit Before Tax compared to audited Core Profit Before Tax for the year ended 

31 December 2016

Algerian Injectables

Implement the Injectables strategy in Algeria through the creation of a partnership in order to be able 

to develop, manufacture and sell Injectable products in the region

Emerging markets strategy

Develop the emerging markets strategy and operational support in order to ensure that it is ready for 

launching in 2017

MENA revenue growth

Grow the MENA revenue in an environment where governmental healthcare expenditure is declining 

and foreign exchange movements are adverse. Achieve MENA revenue target

MENA operational efficiency

Enhance the operational efficiency in the MENA region through the implementation of the cost 

Operational

reduction strategy. Achieve the MENA EBITDA target

MENA receivables

Reduce the relatively high level of receivables risk with distributors in order to reduce credit cost and 

risk. Achieve the MENA Cash to Cash target

Compliance

Develop the Group Compliance functional capabilities and complete the integration of the US 

compliance into the Group programme by the end of the year

Financial

Strategic

Personal

Total

Required performance level

Achievement

Application

Weighting Forfeiture

Threshold

50%

Target -30%

Target –10%

$249m

$320m

Target

Target

$355m

10%

Objective off 
track at year end

Objective partially 
complete  
at year end

Objective 
complete  
at year end

Max

Results

Achievement Mazen % of salary

Target +10%

Core PBT of $359m

$391m

Objective complete 
and performing 
ahead of time

Partnership opportunity pursued  
by management and subsequently 
ruled out. Greenfield manufacturing 
plan finalised.

Target  
to Max

133.3% of salary

Target

25.0% of salary

10%

10%

10%

5%

5%

Objective off 
track at year end

Objective partially 
complete  
at year end

Objective 
complete  
at year end

Objective complete 
and performing 
ahead of time

Emerging markets strategy completed 
for HK, Iran, CIS, Ivory Coast and 
Kenya already beginning to perform.

Max

40.0% of salary

Target Revenue 
-30%

Target Revenue 
-10%

Target Revenue 
$717m

Target Revenue 
+10%

MENA revenue of $671m.

Threshold 
and Target

15.4% of salary

$502m

$645m

$789m

Target EBITDA 
-30%

Target EBITDA 
–10%

Target EBITDA 
$162m

Target EBITDA 
+10%

$113m

$130m

$177m

MENA EBITDA of $177m.

Max

40.0% of salary

Target cash to 
cash +30%

Target cash to 
cash +10%

Target cash to 
cash

Target cash to cash 
-10%

MENA cash to cash of 274 days.

Below 
Threshold

0% of salary

306 days

259 days

235 days

212 days

Objective off 
track at year end

Objective  
partially complete 
at year end

Objective 
complete  
at year end

Objective complete 
and performing 
ahead of time

Unacceptable

Acceptable

Good

Excellent

CREC chair assessment.

Target

12.5% of salary

266.3%

In accordance with the EIP rules and based on the performance detailed in the table above, the following awards have been made  
in respect of the 2016 performance year:

Participant

Executive

EIP Element

Salary

Executive Vice 
Chairman

A 

B 

C 

Calculation

Maximum 
potential  
(% of salary) Achievement
150%

103.0%

Value of bonus/
shares
$717,058

$696,267

150%

103.0%

$717,058

100%

60.3%

$419,694

The information in the tables above has been audited by PwC.

Receive

Receive
Cash now  
(March 2017)
Shares in 2 years 
from May 2017
Shares in 3 years 
from May 2017

Additional
None

50% of total shares 
unsaleable until five 
years after grant

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The Company continued to operate the EIP in 2016. The outstanding share awards under the EIP and LTIP in respect of each of the 
Executive Directors are:

Participant

Share scheme

Quantum

Director

Said Darwazah

Total

Scheme
description1
LTIP

EIP Element B

EIP Element C

EIP Element B

EIP Element C

LTIP

EIP Element B

Mazen Darwazah 

EIP Element C

EIP Element B

EIP Element C

Total

Type of  
interest
Conditional 
award 
Conditional 
award
Conditional 
award
Conditional 
award 
Conditional 
award 

Conditional 
award 
Conditional 
award 
Conditional 
award 
Conditional 
award 
Conditional 
award 

Date of  
award
15-May-14

Date of  
vesting
15-May-17

15-May-15

15-May-17

15-May-15

15-May-18

17-Mar-16

17-Mar-18

17-Mar-16

17-Mar-19

15-May-14

15-May-17

15-May-15

15-May-17

15-May-15

15-May-18

17-Mar-16

17-Mar-18

17-Mar-16

17-Mar-19

Basis of 
award
200% 
salary 
150% 
salary
100% 
salary
147% 
salary
97% 
salary

200% 
salary
150% 
salary
100% 
salary
147% 
salary
97% 
salary

Shares (max)
63,000

Exercise 
price

Face value2
Nil $1,223,260

41,000

27,000

Nil

Nil

$955,002

$628,904

68,346

Nil $1,591,965

45,100

Nil $1,050,502

244,446
(2015: 233,000)
46,000

30,000

20,000

38,501

25,406

$2,807,165

$893,174

$698,782

$465,855

$896,793

$591,775

Nil

Nil

Nil

Nil

Nil

159,907
(2015: 149,000)

$2,057,810

1.  The performance criteria for the LTIP are TSR, revenue growth, EPS growth, and ROIC, as detailed in previous awards on page 125. The performance 
criteria for Elements B and C of the EIP are met before grant. However, Element B is subject to forfeiture criteria for the first two years after grant,  
which are detailed part of the next year’s EIP performance criteria on pages 126 to 129.

2.  The face value is calculated using the vesting percentages described earlier in this section and the closing share price of £18.93p and foreign exchange 
rates of $1.23016 to £1 on 31 December 2016. The actual value received by Executive Directors under the share incentive arrangements is dependent  
upon the share price of Hikma at the time of exercise, the satisfaction of performance criteria (LTIP) and the non-occurrence of forfeiture events  
(EIP Element B). 

The information in the table above has been audited by PwC.

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

Market price 
(Closing price)
2,233p
1,893p
1,624p to 2,676p
2,130p

Date
1 January 2016
31 December 2016
2016 Range (low to high) 
14 March 2017

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Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLCDilution
In accordance with the guidelines set out by the Investment Association, 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 since 2006:

Type of plan
Discretionary Share Plans (5% Limit)

Granted in a 
rolling ten-year 
period
4.03%

Granted during 
the year
0.34%

Director share interests
Said Darwazah, Mazen Darwazah and Ali Al-Husry are Directors and shareholders of Darhold Limited. Darhold holds 60,000,000 
ordinary shares in Hikma. The table below breaks down their shareholdings in Hikma by shares effectively owned through Darhold  
and shares held personally, by HMS Holdings SAL or by connected people. The cancellation and issuance of shares in Darhold and  
the purchase and disposal of shares in Hikma (by Darhold) can lead to a degree of variation in the ‘Effective Hikma shares’.

Director
Said Darwazah
Mazen Darwazah*
Ali Al-Husry**

Darhold

Personal

Interest in 
Darhold 

Effective Hikma 
shares
21.67% 13,003,009
6,551,297
10.92%
4,808,542
8.01%

Shares (inc 
connected 
people)
1,139,043
1,346,625
1,162,811

Total 
shareholding
14,142,052
7,897,922
5,971,353

*  Mazen Darwazah holds his shares in Darhold Limited through a family trust.

** Ali Al-Husry holds his shares in Hikma and Darhold Limited through a vehicle called DYKB Limited.

The information in the table above has been audited by PwC.

The following table sets out details of the Directors’ shareholdings and, where there are shareholding requirements, whether these have 
been met:

Ownership requirements

Conditional shares

Percentage  
of salary
300%
300%
– 
–
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
–

Number  
of shares
159,191
89,676
– 
 –
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
–

Requirement 
fulfilled?
Yes
Yes
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–

Total shares 
owned
14,142,052
7,897,922
10,000
3,875
18,566
5,971,353
12,000
3,317
0 
2,500
0

LTIP subject to 
performance
63,000
46,000
– 
–
– 
– 
– 
– 
–
– 
–

EIP subject to 
performance
109,346
68,501
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–

EIP not  
subject to 
performance
72,100
45,406
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–

Total share 
interests
14,386,498
8,057,829
10,000
3,875
18,566
5,971,353
12,000
3,317
0 
2,500
0

Director
Said Darwazah 
Mazen Darwazah1
Robert Pickering
Pat Butler
Michael Ashton
Ali Al-Husry2
Dr Ronald Goode
Dr Pamela Kirby
Dr Jochen Gann3
John Castellani
Nina Henderson

1.  Mazen Darwazah holds his shares in Darhold Limited through a family trust.
2.  Ali Al-Husry holds his shares in Hikma and Darhold Limited through a vehicle called DYKB Limited.
3.  Dr Jochen Gann is senior executive in Boehringer Ingelheim who hold 40m (16.7%) shares in Hikma.

The share price used to calculate whether the shareholding requirements have been met is the price on 31 December 2016 of £18.93p and foreign 
exchange rates of $1.23016 to £1 on the same date. The information in the table above has been audited by PwC.

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The following table sets out the changes in interests of Directors during the year under review and up to the date of this report. 
Directors not listed in the table did not change their share interests during the period.

Director
Mazen Darwazah
Said Darwazah
Robert Pickering
Pat Butler
Dr Ronald Goode
John Castellani

Date
17 May 2016
17 May 2016
21 March 2016
24 March 2016
25 August 2016
11 April 2016

Event
Exercise of LTIP. Retained all shares.
Exercise of LTIP. Retained all shares.
Purchase of shares.
Purchase of shares.
Purchase of shares. 
Purchase of shares. 

No. Shares 
45,924
88,383
2,500
2,500
2,000
2,500

Scheme interests
The following table sets out details of the ‘scheme interests’ of the Directors. Element C of the EIP has been excluded from the table 
because it does not qualify as a ‘scheme interest’ (defined in the Regulations) due to the performance period being a single year. The 
LTIP and Element B of the EIP have been included because they have performance periods of three years and one year plus a two-year 
forfeiture condition, respectively:

Type of interest

Performance measures

Vested but 
unexercised

Exercised 
during the year

Gain on 
exercise

Director
Said Darwazah 
Mazen Darwazah 
Robert Pickering
Michael Ashton
Ali Al-Husry
Dr Ronald Goode
Pat Butler
Dr Pamela Kirby
Dr Jochen Gann
John Castellani
Nina Henderson

Shares
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–

Share options
244,446
159,907
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–

Yes
172,346
114,501
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–

No
72,100
45,406
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–

–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–

88,383
45,924
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–

$2,870,939
$1,491,746
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–

Remuneration table
The following table sets out the total remuneration, including amounts vesting under short-term and long-term incentive  
plans, for each financial period in respect of the Directors holding the positions of Chief Executive and Executive Vice Chairman.

Important note: The total figures for the financial years 2016 and 2015 are higher due to the change from a LTIP award subject to 
future performance to an EIP based on prior year performance. In accordance with the Regulations, the 2015 and 2016 totals include 
LTIPs vesting during the relevant period (which were granted three years before) and Element C of the EIP which was granted in respect 
of the relevant period. The Regulations require Element C to be treated as a cash bonus, although it is an award of shares that will vest 
three years after grant. The final LTIP awards vest in 2017, after which point the totals in the above table will include Element C only.

Year
2016
2015
2014
2013
2012
2011
2010
2009

Said Darwazah – Chairman & Chief Executive

Mazen Darwazah – Executive Vice Chairman

Total 
$6,308,238
$7,316,042
$5,056,255
$3,956,836
$3,296,000
$2,629,000
$1,965,000
$1,183,000

Bonus as  
% max
71%
98%
100%
100%
80%
80%
100%
37%

Share awards as 
% max
68%
98%
70%
62%
50%
67%
49%
67%

Total 
$3,418,766
$4,465,386
$3,572,764
$2,646,280
$2,114,000
$1,748,000
$1,296,000
$797,000

Bonus as  
% max
69%
98%
100%
100%
80%
80%
100%
37%

Share awards as 
% max
65%
98%
70%
47%
50%
67%
49%
67%

The information in the table above has been audited by PwC.

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Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLCTotal shareholder return
The graph below shows the growth in value of £100 invested in Hikma ordinary shares compared to the FTSE 100 and FTSE 350 
pharmaceutical sector from 31 December 2008 to 31 December 2016. The Company has chosen these comparators because the 
Company is a constituent, the comparators are largely unaffected by foreign exchange changes and relevant data is readily available.

Hikma Pharmaceuticals Plc

FTSE 100

FTSE 350 Pharmaceuticals 
& Biotechnology 

£
800

700

600

500

400

300

200

100

0

Dec 08

Dec 09

Dec 10

Dec 11

Dec 12

Dec 13

Dec 14

Dec 15

Dec 16

CEO and average employee change
The table below shows how the percentage change in the Chief Executive Officer’s (CEO) salary, benefits and bonus between 2015 and 
2016 compares with the percentage change in the average of each of those components of pay for employees.

Salary

Benefits

Bonus

CEO
Employees ($m)
Number of employees
Average per employee

2016

2015
$1,236,000 $1,200,000
185
7,189
$25,734

278
8,339
$33,337

2016

Percentage 
change
2015
3.0% $85,000 $12,000
50.3%
78
7,189
16.0%
29.5% $11,272 $10,850

94
8,339

Percentage 
change

2016

2015
608.3% $2,116,299 $2,928,000
46.9
7,189
$6,524

42
8,339
$5,037

20.5%
16.0%
3.9%

Percentage 
change
-27.7%
-10.4%
16.0%
-22.8%

The Group’s pay review which took effect from 1 January 2016 awarded average percentage increases in wages and salaries of 3.0% 
for existing employees. The nature and level of benefits to employees in the year ended 31 December 2016 were broadly similar to 
those in the previous year. The increased level of benefits for the Chairman and CEO relates to a re-assessment of transportation costs 
and depreciation. The total amount of bonuses paid to employees (excluding the Executive Directors) in respect of the year ended 
31 December 2016 was 22.8% lower than in 2015.

Relative importance of spend on pay
The following table sets out the total amount spent in 2016 and 2015 on remuneration of the Group’s employees and major 
distributions to shareholders.

Distribution expense
Employee remuneration
Distributions to shareholders

2016
$465m
$79m

2015
$362m
$64m

% change from 
2015 to 2016
30.6%
23.4%

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Non-Executive Directors
The table below details the fees paid to Non-Executive Directors during the year under review and the prior year. Several Directors 
(marked *) joined, retired or changed roles during the periods and their fees have been pro-rated for time served in the 
relevant position:

Individual

2016

2015

Non-Executive 
Board position
Director
Senior Independent Director
Robert Pickering
Audit Committee Chair
Patrick Butler
Independent Director
Michael Ashton
Dr Ronald Goode CRE Committee Chair
Remuneration Committee Chair 
Dr Pamela Kirby
Independent Director 
Breffni Byrne*
Ali Al-Husry
Non-Executive Director
Dr Jochen Gann* Non-Executive Director
John Castellani*
Nina Henderson*3
Samih Darwazah Chairman (retired)

CRE Committee Chair Designate
Independent Director

Fee  
(all 
elements) 
£,000
101.0
109.0
96.7
101.0
97.3
34.9
85.0
70.8
77.5
–
–

Taxable 
travels
benefits1
£,000
–
–
11.5
10.7
–
–
–
–
0.9
–
–

Other 
expenses 
£,000

Total 
£,000
– 101.0
– 109.0
– 108.2
– 111.7
97.3
–
34.9
–
85.0
–
70.8
–
78.4
–
–
–
–
–

Fee  
(all 
elements) 
£,000
98.5
99.2
98.5
98.5
90.5
97.8
82.5
–
–
–
–

Taxable 
travel 
benefits 
£,000
–
–
6.4
6.7
–
2.8
–
–
–
–
–

Other
expenses2
Total 
£,000
£,000
98.5
–
–
99.2
– 104.9
– 105.2
–
90.5
– 100.6
82.5
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
714.1 714.1

1.  ‘Taxable travel benefits’ refers to certain accommodation expenses for Non-Executive Directors that are wholly related to their attendance at Board 

meetings and are in accordance with normal Hikma expense policy. These expenses are treated as a taxable benefit by the UK authorities and the above 
figure includes the corresponding tax contribution.

2.  ‘Other expenses’ refers to costs associated with Mr Samih Darwazah, the founder and Life President of Hikma, who passed away in 2015. The Company 
paid certain medical, transport and accommodation expenses related to his treatment whilst ill and following his death held commemorative events. The 
expenses were paid in recognition of the high level of regard in which he was held and in acknowledgement of his unique contribution to the Company.
3.  Nina Henderson was due to receive fees of £23,300 for services during 2016. These fees were paid in 2017 and, in accordance with regulations, will be 

included in the 2017 table.

The information in the table above has been audited by PwC.

Payments to past Directors and for loss of office
There were no payments for loss of office during the financial year. There was one payment in 2015 to a past Director which related to 
Mr Samih Darwazah and is disclosed in the ‘Non-Executive Directors’ table above. The information in this paragraph has been audited 
by PwC.

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Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLCLetters of appointment
The Non-Executive Directors have letters of appointment with Hikma, not service contracts. Appointments are made for a period  
of 36 months.

Non-Executive Director
Robert Pickering
Michael Ashton
Ali Al-Husry
Dr Ronald Goode
Pat Butler
Dr Pamela Kirby
Dr Jochen Gann
John Castellani
Nina Henderson

Date of appointment
1 September 2011
14 October 2005
14 October 2005
12 December 2006
1 April 2014
1 December 2014
29 February 2016
1 March 2016
1 October 2016

Notice payment
1 month
1 month
1 month
1 month
1 month
1 month
1 month
1 month
1 month

The Company requires all Directors be subject to annual election by shareholders.

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, network and knowledge of the Director, from which Hikma 
can benefit. Executive Directors may accept external appointments as long as they do not lead to a conflict of interest and are allowed 
to retain any fees. During the year under review, Said Darwazah and Mazen Darwazah received fees of $28,000 (2015: $10,000) and 
$10,000 (2015: $10,000) respectively relating to external appointments which are detailed in their Director profiles on page 71. The 
process for controlling these appointments is described in the governance statement on page 80.

Closing statement
We have continued to develop our approach to remuneration reporting this year and the Committee hopes that this has aided your 
understanding of our Remuneration Policy and practices. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions 
or observations.

For and on behalf of the Remuneration Committee

Dr Pamela Kirby
Chair of the Remuneration Committee

14 March 2017

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REPORT OF THE DIRECTORS 
TO SHAREHOLDERS AND 
STAKEHOLDERS

The Directors submit their report together with  
the audited financial statements for the year  
ended 31 December 2016. This report forms  
the management report for the purposes of  
the Disclosure and Transparency Rules. Readers  
are asked to cross refer to the other sections of  
the Annual Report to the extent necessary to  
meet Hikma’s reporting obligations as follows 
(statements that are not applicable have  
been excluded):

•  Long-term incentive schemes: Directors’ 
remuneration report, pages 125 and 130

•  Related party transactions: Note 40 of  
the financial statements, page 193

•  Going concern statement: Risk and control, 

page 61

•  Names and biographical details of the Directors: 
corporate governance report, pages 71 to 73

•  Independence of Non-Executive Directors: 
corporate governance report, page 77

•  Directors’ share interests: Directors’ 

remuneration report, page 131 to 132

•  Greenhouse gas emissions: Sustainability report, 

page 48

•  Financial instruments and risk: Notes 30 and 

31 of the financial statements page 182 to 187

Financial

Principal activity

The principal activities of the Group are the development, 
manufacture and marketing of a broad range of generic, 
branded 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, Injectables and 
Generics. The majority of the Group’s operations are  
in the MENA region, the US and Europe. The Group  
does not have overseas branches within the meaning  
of the Companies Act 2006 (the “Act”).

The Group’s net sales, gross profit and operating profit are 
shown by business segment in Note 4 to the consolidated 
financial statements on pages 163 to 165.

Results

The Group’s profit for the year in 2016 was $158 million 
(2015: $254 million).

Dividend

The Board is recommending a final dividend of 22 cents 
per share (approximately 18 pence) (2015: 21 cents).  
The proposed dividend will be paid on 25 May 2017  
to shareholders on the register on 7 April 2017, subject  
to approval at the Annual General Meeting (“AGM”) on 
19 May 2017. An interim dividend of 11 cents per share 
was paid on 30 September 2016 (2015: 11 cents). The 
total dividend for the year 2016 is 33.0 cents per share 
(2015: 32.0 cents).

Creditor payment policy

Hikma’s policy, which is also applied by the Group and will 
continue in respect of the 2017 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 2016 were equivalent 
to 65 days’ purchases (2015: 81 days), based on the 
average daily amount invoiced by suppliers during the year.

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Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLCDonations

During the year the Group made charitable donations of 
approximately $2.3 million (2015: $1.8 million):

Type of donation
Local charities serving 
communities in which  
the Group operates
Medical (donations in kind)
Political donations and 
expenditure
Total

Amount 
donated in 
2015 ($)

Amount 
donated in 
2016 ($)

1,622,628 1,611,657
665,851

127,399

Nil

Nil
1,750,027 2,277,508

Group policy prohibits the payment of political donations 
and expenditure within the meaning of the Act.

Research and development

The Group’s investment in research and development 
(R&D) during 2016 represented 7.7% of Group revenue 
(2015: 2.8%). Additionally, the Group invested extensively 
in the purchase of certain products and West-Ward 
Columbus. Further details on the Group’s R&D  
activities can be found on page 10.

Interest

The interest capitalised during the year under review  
was $0.3m (2015: $0.3m). The tax relief related to  
the capitalised interest was $0.1m (2015: $0.1m).

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, other than as 
follows. The Company has an agreement with one  
senior executive, below Board level, which allows for 
compensation for loss of office with an estimated value  
of $6.6m, based on share and foreign exchange values  
on 31 December 2016.

There are no persons, with whom Hikma has contractual 
or other arrangements, who are deemed to be essential 
to the business of Hikma.

Directors
It is the Board’s policy that all Directors should  
retire and, should the Director wish to continue  
in office, seek re-election on an annual basis.  
Accordingly, Mr Said Darwazah, Mr Mazen Darwazah, 
Mr Robert Pickering, Mr Ali Al-Husry, Dr Ronald Goode, 
Mr Patrick Butler, Dr Pamela Kirby, Dr Jochen Gann, 
Mr John Castellani and Ms Nina Henderson will seek 
election or re-election at the AGM. Mr Michael Ashton 
will retire from the Board at the close of the AGM.

Auditors

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

•  So far as the Director is aware, there is no relevant audit 

information of which Hikma’s auditors are unaware

•  The Director has taken all the steps that he or she 
ought to have taken as a Director to make himself  
or herself 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.

Indemnities

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.

Employment

During this year, the Company continued to operate  
its existing employee engagement mechanisms which 
include intra-group communications, social networking, 
an open door policy for legitimate union representatives 
and the operation of share incentive arrangements. The 
Company does not discriminate against a potential 
employee on grounds of disability and will make 
reasonable adjustments to employ and develop 
such persons.

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At the AGM on 12 May 2016, the Directors were 
authorised to issue relevant securities up to an aggregate 
nominal amount of £7,979,517 and to be empowered to 
allot equity securities for cash on a non pre-emptive basis 
up to an aggregate nominal amount of £2,393,855 at  
any time up to the earlier of the date of the 2017 AGM  
or 30 June 2017. The Directors propose to renew these 
authorities at the 2017 AGM 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 additional share capital 
of Hikma.

Details of the employee share schemes are set out in Note 
38 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 AGM of Hikma will be held at Sofitel St James,  
6 Waterloo Place, London SW1Y 4AN on Friday, 
19 May 2017, starting at 10.00 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 Company provides for the vote on each resolution  
to be by poll rather than by show of hands. This provides 
for greater transparency and allows the votes of all 
shareholders to be counted, including those cast by proxy. 
The level of proxies lodged for each resolution is projected 
onto a screen as each resolution is put to the meeting. A 
‘vote withheld’ explanation is included on the proxy cards.

The powers of the Directors are determined by the 
Articles, the UK Code and other relevant UK legislation.  
The Articles give the Directors the power to appoint  
and remove Directors. The power to issue and allot Shares 
contained in the Articles is subject to shareholder approval 
at each AGM. The Articles, which are available on the 
website, may only be amended by special resolution  
of the shareholders.

Directors’ report continued

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 33 to the financial statements. 
Hikma has one class of ordinary shares of 10 pence each 
(“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 2016:

Type
Ordinary

Nominal value
10 pence

Issued during 
the year
239,954,532 40,569,414

In issue

On 29 February 2016, the Company issued 40,000,000 
ordinary shares to Boehringer Ingelheim pursuant to the 
acquisition of Roxane Laboratories that was approved  
by shareholders on 19 February 2016. Otherwise, during 
2016, Hikma issued ordinary shares solely pursuant to the 
exercise of options under the 2004 Stock Option Plan, 
2005 Long Term Incentive Plan, 2009 Management 
Incentive Plan and 2014 Executive 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. Other than the 
shareholder agreement between Boehringer Ingelheim 
(“BI”) and Hikma (the “Agreement”), 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. The Agreement restricts 
BI’s voting rights to 28,500,000 Shares and the onward 
transfer of Shares until 1 January 2018, as disclosed in the 
combined Prospectus and Circular posted to shareholders 
on 21 January 2016. 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 AGM on 12 May 2016, 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 2017 or the 2017 AGM, which is scheduled for 
19 May 2017. The Directors have not used this authority 
during the year, but are proposing to renew this authority 
at the 2017 AGM. Additionally, at the Extraordinary 
General Meeting held on 19 February 2016, shareholders 
gave the Directors authority to re-purchase Shares from 
Boehringer Ingelheim that were issued in respect  
of the Roxane acquisition. This authority expires  
on 22 January 2021.

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Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC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
Darhold Limited1
Boehringer  
Ingelheim GmbH2
Capital Group 
International 
Fidelity International

Number of 
shares
60,000,000

Percentage  

held
25.0%

40,000,000

16.7%

24,161,331
9,791,950

10.1%
4.1%

1.  Messrs Said Darwazah, Mazen Darwazah and Ali Al-Husry,  

each being a Director and shareholder of Hikma, are 
shareholders and non-executive directors of Darhold Limited. 
See page 131 for details of their holdings in Darhold Limited.
2.  Dr Jochen Gann is a Director of Hikma and a senior executive  

of Boehringer Ingelheim GmbH.

Pre-emptive issue of shares
During the year under review, and in the period since  
the date of Hikma’s Initial Public Offering on 1 November 
2005, Hikma did not issue any ordinary shares pursuant  
to an authority given by shareholders at an AGM to issue 
ordinary shares for cash on a non pre-emptive basis,  
other than in respect of the placing undertaken  
on 17 January 2008.

Directors’ responsibility statement
Directors are responsible for preparing the Annual Report 
and the financial statements in accordance with applicable 
laws and regulations. Company law requires the Directors 
to prepare financial statements for each financial year. 
Under that law the Directors are required to prepare the 
Group financial statements in accordance with International 
Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs) as adopted by the 
European Union and Article 4 of the IAS Regulation and 
have also chosen to prepare the Parent Company financial 
statements under IFRSs as adopted by the EU. Under 
company law the Directors must not approve the accounts 
unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view 
of the state of affairs of the Company and of the profit or 
loss of the Company for that period. In preparing these 
financial statements, International Accounting Standard 1 
requires that Directors:

•  Properly select and apply accounting policies

•  Present information, including accounting policies, in  
a manner that provides relevant, reliable, comparable 
and understandable information

•  Provide additional disclosures when compliance with 
the specific requirements in IFRSs are insufficient to 
enable users to understand the impact of particular 
transactions, other events and conditions on the  
entity’s financial position and financial performance

•  Make an assessment of the Company’s ability to 

continue as a going concern

The Directors are responsible for keeping adequate 
accounting records that are sufficient to show and  
explain the Company’s transactions and disclose with 
reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position  
of the Company and enable them to ensure that the 
financial statements comply with the Companies Act 
2006. They are also responsible for protecting shareholder 
investments and safeguarding the assets of the Company 
and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention 
and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

The Directors are responsible for the maintenance and 
integrity of the corporate and financial information 
included on the Company’s website. Legislation in  
the United Kingdom governing the preparation and 
dissemination of financial statements may differ from 
legislation in other jurisdictions.

We confirm to the best of our knowledge:

•  The financial statements, prepared in accordance with 
International Financial Reporting Standards, give a true 
and fair view of the assets, liabilities, financial position 
and profit or loss of the Company and the undertakings 
included in the consolidation taken as a whole

•  The Strategic report includes a fair review of the 

development and performance of the business and  
the position of the Company and the undertakings 
included in the consolidation taken as a whole, 
together with a description of the principal risks  
and uncertainties that they face

•  The Annual Report and financial statements, taken  

as a whole, are fair, balanced and understandable and 
provide the information necessary for shareholders to 
assess the Company’s performance, business model 
and strategy

By order of the Board

Said Darwazah
Chairman and Chief Executive

14 March 2017

Mazen Darwazah
Executive Vice Chairman

14 March 2017

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Independent auditors’ report to the members of Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC

Report on the financial statements

What we have audited

Our opinion

In our opinion:

•  Hikma Pharmaceuticals plc’s Group financial statements and 
Company financial statements (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 2016 and of the Group’s 
profit and the Group’s and the Company’s cash flows for the 
year then ended;

•  the Group financial statements have been properly prepared in 
accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards 
(“IFRSs”) as adopted by the European Union;

•  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

•  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 applying 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.

The Group and Company financial statements, included within 
the Annual Report, comprise:

•  the consolidated and Company balance sheets as  

at 31 December 2016;

•  the consolidated income statement and consolidated statement 

of comprehensive income for the year then ended;

•  the consolidated and Company cash flow statement for the 

year then ended;

•  the consolidated and Company statement of changes in equity 

for the year then ended; and

•  the notes to the Group and Company financial statements, 
which include a summary of significant accounting policies  
and other explanatory information.

Certain required disclosures have been presented elsewhere  
in the Annual Report, rather than in the notes to the financial 
statements. These are cross-referenced from the financial 
statements and are identified as audited.

The financial reporting framework that has been applied in  
the preparation of the Group financial statements is IFRSs as 
adopted by the European Union, IFRSs as issued by the IASB, and 
applicable law. The financial reporting framework that has been 
applied in the preparation of the Company financial statements  
is IFRSs as adopted by the European Union and as applied in 
accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act 2006,  
and applicable law.

Our audit approach

Overview

MATERIALITY

AUDIT SCOPE

•  Overall Group materiality: $13,275,000 which represents 5% of profit before tax after adding back  
certain non-recurring items such as the gain on sale of prednisone, Roxane acquisition costs and  
purchase accounting adjustment items

•  Our audit included full scope audits of 7 components as well as procedures performed centrally over  

specific material balances at other locations around the world. Taken together these account for 83% of 
consolidated revenue, 79% of the adjusted profit measure we use as the basis for determining materiality 
and 78% of consolidated profit before tax

•  Acquisition accounting for the Roxane transaction

AREAS OF 
FOCUS

•  Revenue recognition

•  Impairment of goodwill and intangible assets

•  Taxation

The scope of our audit and our areas of focus
We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK and Ireland) (“ISAs (UK & Ireland)”).

We designed our audit by determining materiality and assessing the risks of material misstatement in the financial statements.  
In particular, we looked at where the directors made subjective judgements, for example in respect of significant accounting estimates 
that involved making assumptions and considering future events that are inherently uncertain. As in all of our audits we also addressed 
the risk of management override of internal controls, including evaluating whether there was evidence of bias by the directors that 
represented a risk of material misstatement due to fraud.

The risks of material misstatement that had the greatest effect on our audit, including the allocation of our resources and effort, are 
identified as “areas of focus” in the table below. We also set out how we tailored our audit to address these specific areas in order to 
provide an opinion on the financial statements as a whole, and any comments we make on the results of our procedures should be 
read in this context. This is not a complete list of all risks identified by our audit. 

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Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLCArea of focus

How our audit addressed the area of focus

Acquisition accounting for  
the Roxane transaction

On 29 February 2016, the Group completed its 
transaction to acquire the Roxane business from 
Boehringer Ingelheim, for a purchase price 
consideration of $1,725 million.

The acquisition required the Company to prepare 
valuation models to determine the fair value of assets 
and liabilities acquired as part of the acquisition and 
resulted in the recognition of $407 million of goodwill 
and $723 million of intangible assets. A number of 
internal restructuring steps were also undertaken 
following the acquisition, which gave rise to complex 
taxation consequences.

The business combination required significant 
judgements and accounting estimates to be made in 
order to fair value the acquired assets and liabilities  
of the Roxane business, including the intangible asset 
valuation, the supply and manufacturing agreement, 
contingent consideration on the acquisition and 
co-development agreements.

Refer to the audit committee review of areas of 
significant accounting judgements page 88 and 
acquisition of businesses note 43.

Hikma management engaged a third-party expert to provide valuation 
support with respect to the determination of the fair value of Roxane’s assets 
and liabilities under IFRS 3. We engaged our valuations experts to assist our 
audit of the purchase price allocation, specifically examining the methodology, 
underlying cash flows and useful economic life and other key assumptions 
and mathematical accuracy of the valuation models prepared 
by management.

We challenged management’s identification of intangible assets, specifically 
the Marketed and In Process Research and Development elements, by 
understanding and verifying the rationale for the purchase and the status of 
products purchased from different sources including Board minutes and due 
diligence reports. For those assets identified, we assessed the reasonableness 
of the cash flow projections that underpin the valuation of the intangible 
assets, by comparing to historical cash flows and understanding the reasons 
for the growth profile of projections.

We challenged the key assumptions, including discount rate and cash flow 
growth projections, used in determining management’s estimate of the future 
cash flows associated with the intangible assets valuations and satisfied 
ourselves that they were reasonable.

In relation to the contingent consideration, we assessed the accuracy of 
management’s forecasted future sales volumes.  
We agreed the sales forecasts to the Board-approved plans, and consulted 
with our accounting technical experts on the correct accounting treatment  
of these liabilities.

We are satisfied that management has appropriately valued its contingent 
liability at year-end, and has reflected the correct accounting treatment in  
the underlying books and records.

With respect to the valuation of other acquired assets, we performed the 
following substantive procedures:

•  audited the acquired opening balances and substantively agreed a number 

of items back to supporting documentation to verify their valuation;

•  attendance at inventory counts shortly after the acquisition date;

•  challenged management over the valuation of the unfavourable supply  
and manufacturing contract held in the opening balance sheet. As well  
as validating the accuracy of the valuation models, we agreed a sample  
of inputs back to supporting documentation; and

•  physical verification of assets acquired and testing over the cut-off of 

selected revenue streams and costs.

As a result of our work, we determined that the purchase price allocations  
for the acquisition outlined in the Group financial statements were reasonable.

We engaged our tax specialists to examine the internal restructuring which 
occurred subsequent to the acquisition, in order to determine whether the 
resultant tax effects were accounted for appropriately, and to ensure that  
any estimates made by management were based on reasonable assumptions.

Finally, we examined the disclosures in respect of each aspect of the 
transaction and found them to be reasonable, providing a fair reflection  
of the accounting and valuations judgements.

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continued

Area of focus

Revenue recognition

How our audit addressed the area of focus

A description of the key accounting policies for revenue 
recognition, chargebacks and returns is included in Note 2.

We considered the Group’s processes for making judgements in this 
area and performed the following procedures:

Management are required to make certain judgements in 
respect of revenue recognition and the level of chargebacks, 
returns and other revenue deductions that will be realised 
against the Group’s revenue. These estimates are material  
to the financial statements and are highly judgemental, 
hence the reason for inclusion as an area of focus.

The largest of these judgements relate to revenue 
recognition, chargebacks and returns, for which the  
Group held provisions as at 31 December 2016. For these 
estimates, management are required to make significant 
judgements based on historical rates and trends in order  
to determine these provisions.

It is not always possible for management to make  
a reliable estimate of the revenue that it will earn, as 
significant pricing volatility continues to exist. In one  
case, revenue recognition is deferred until the point at  
which such clarity is available, known as the “sell-through” 
method. As at 31 December 2016, the amount of deferred 
revenue is $13 million. The estimation of the accrual made 
by management is complex and particularly significant in  
the US where pricing pressure and discounting are 
increasingly prevalent.

As disclosed in the Annual Report, a whistleblower alert was 
received alleging issues in relation to revenue recognition in 
Algeria. Management’s investigation did not identify any 
issues with the application of the revenue recognition policy.

Refer to the audit committee review of areas of significant 
accounting judgements page 88, significant accounting 
policies note 2 and other current liabilities note 27. 

We assessed applicable controls in place around this process, tested  
the nature of the pricing arrangements and the accuracy of calculations 
and agreed the rates in customer agreements with those used in 
management’s calculations of the required provisions.

We compared the assumptions to contracted product prices and  
rebate terms, historical rebates, discounts, allowances and returns 
levels (where relevant) and to current payment trends. We also 
validated assumptions used in the accrual calculation by comparison  
to historical levels of product returns and external information.

For the product where revenue is deferred, we obtained management’s 
calculations with respect to pricing assumptions, and validated the 
underlying calculations by comparing to historical data, as well as 
examining the terms of applicable contracts. We also vouched the 
deferred amount to historical revenue trends, price volatility and post 
year end settlements to validate the accuracy of management’s deferral 
estimates and the appropriate application of the accounting treatment.

Of the $13 million deferred revenue at 31 December 2016,  
we challenged management on this judgement and utilised our 
knowledge of the market to determine if management’s assertion  
that it was not possible to reliably measure the price was appropriate.

Based on our work performed on the above estimates, we noted no 
material misstatements in the appropriateness of revenue recorded  
for the year.

Following the whistleblower alert in Algeria referred to in the audit 
committee report we extended the amount of substantive testing 
procedures to address the risk in revenue recognition at each of the  
in scope components, and found no material misstatements. 

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Taxation

The Group operates across a large number of jurisdictions 
due to its geographic spread, resulting in complex cross-
border tax arrangements. As a result, it is subject to periodic 
challenges by local tax authorities on a range of tax matters 
during the normal course of business including transaction 
related tax matters and transfer pricing arrangements. In 
addition, the Group acquired Roxane during the year, and 
this acquisition has several complex tax consequences.

We focused on matters relating to the acquisition, the 
recognition, measurement and recoverability of deferred  
tax assets in the US which has the largest balance, and the 
judgements involved in assessing the level of uncertain 
tax provisions.

Refer to the audit committee review of areas of significant 
accounting judgements page 88, tax note 11 and deferred 
tax note 17.

Impairment of goodwill and intangible assets

The Group has goodwill of $682 million and intangible 
assets of $1,719 million.

All cash generating units (“CGUs”) containing goodwill  
and indefinite –lived intangible assets must be tested  
for impairment annually.

The determination of recoverable amount, being the higher 
of value-in-use and fair value less costs of disposal, requires 
judgement on the part of management in identifying and 
then estimating the recoverable amount for the relevant 
CGUs. Recoverable amounts are based on management’s 
view of future cash flow forecasts and external market 
conditions such as future pricing and the most appropriate 
discount rate.

Management performed an annual impairment assessment 
which included the assumptions and estimates around the 
success of future product launches, profit margins, growth 
rates and discount rates. Changes in these assumptions 
might give rise to a change in the carrying value of 
intangibles and goodwill.

Refer to the audit committee review of areas of significant 
accounting judgements page 88 and intangible assets 
note 14.

How our audit addressed the area of focus

In conjunction with our UK, US, international tax and transfer pricing 
specialists, we evaluated and challenged management’s judgements  
in respect of the taxation impacts of the Roxane acquisition, estimates 
involved in the measurement of uncertain tax provisions and 
judgements taken in the measurement of deferred tax assets. We 
assessed the application of International Accounting Standard 12 – 
Income Taxes in determining the tax base of the deferred tax assets, 
and assessed recoverability of assets against forecast taxable income. 
Where this has involved judgements, we challenged the judgements 
made by management and evaluated these in the context of the 
evidence available including examining correspondence with 
tax authorities.

In understanding and evaluating management’s judgement relating  
to the level of provisioning for uncertain tax positions, we considered 
the status of ongoing tax authority audits, the outcome of previous  
tax authority audits, and developments in the tax environment.

The assumptions and the judgements involved mean that there is a 
broad range of potential outcomes, but from the evidence available, 
we considered that the level of provisioning and disclosure is 
acceptable in the context of the Group’s financial statements.

We obtained the Group’s impairment analyses and tested the integrity 
of the calculations. We assessed the determination of the CGUs 
identified for the impairment calculation by considering the CGU’s 
previously used as well as from our understanding of the business  
and how it is monitored. We also tested the reasonableness of the  
key assumptions by challenging management and where possible 
agreeing information to third party sources.

In particular, given the key sensitivity around future cash flows we 
performed the following procedures:

•  corroborated the information to Board approved budgets 

and forecasts;

•  performed look back testing to understand how accurate 

management had been in its forecasting previously;

•  considered analysts’ reports and other market information over 

expected future market shares and pricing; and

•  recalculated the weighted average cost of capital and considered if 
the amount was within a reasonable range; management’s rate of 
12.5% was considered to be at the higher end of the range for  
the US generics business.

We also obtained management’s sensitivity analyses which showed  
the impact of reasonably possible changes to key assumptions and  
we performed an independent calculation to quantify the change  
in key assumptions which would be necessary to require an 
impairment charge.

We determined the judgement made by the Directors that no 
impairment was required and the disclosures made in the financial 
statements to be reasonable.

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continued

How we tailored the audit scope
We tailored the scope of our audit to ensure that we performed 
enough work to be able to give an opinion on the financial 
statements as a whole, taking into account the geographic 
structure of the Group, the accounting processes and controls, 
and the industry in which the Group operates.

Given 2016 was our first year as external auditors we performed 
specific procedures over opening balances including reviews of 
the working papers of the predecessor auditor both at a Group 
and component level and other relevant procedures where these 
were not available, with the exception of one component where 
the local auditor has not changed. Our half year review was also 
used, together with procedures performed prior to year-end on 
evaluating component procedures and controls and visits by 
senior team members to component locations, to refine the  
audit approach which we had begun to develop as part of  
our transition following appointment.

As at 31 December 2016 Hikma Pharmaceutical plc had in  
total 64 entities (subsidiaries and associates) as part of the  
Group. These entities may operate solely in one segment  
but more commonly operate across two. Each territory 
(“Component”) submits a Group Reporting package to Hikma’s 
central accounting team including its income and financial 
position prepared under Group Accounting policies which are  
in compliance with IFRSs. We requested Component teams  
in the US (West-Ward Eatontown and West-Ward Columbus), 
Jordan (Hikma Pharmaceuticals), Saudi Arabia (Hikma Al Jazeera 
Pharmaceuticals Industries), Algeria (Hikma Pharma Algeria) and 
Portugal (Hikma Farmaceutica) to audit reporting packages of 
certain entities in these territories and report the results of their 
full scope work to us. This work was supplemented by procedures 
over specific balances performed centrally including the 
consolidation, acquisitions, taxation and certain Component 
balances not covered by local Component teams.

The involvement of the Group audit team in the work of the 
component auditors included conference calls, meetings with 
local management, review of working papers, attendance at  
audit clearance meetings, and other forms of communication  
as considered necessary depending on the significance of the 
component and the extent of accounting and audit issues arising. 
Given this was our first year as Hikma’s auditors, senior members 
of the Group audit team also visited the US, Algeria, Saudi Arabia, 
Jordan and Portugal. Due to its financial significance and the 
acquisition of Roxane during 2016, the extent of visits and 
dialogue with the US Component teams was more extensive.

Taken together our audit work accounted for 83% of 
consolidated revenue, 79% of the adjusted profit measure  
we use as a basis for determining materiality and 78% of 
consolidated profit before tax.

Materiality
The scope of our audit was influenced by our application of 
materiality. We set certain quantitative thresholds for materiality. 
These, together with qualitative considerations, helped us to 
determine the scope of our audit and the nature, timing and 
extent of our audit procedures on the individual financial 

statement line items and disclosures and in evaluating the effect 
of misstatements, both individually and on the financial 
statements as a whole.

Based on our professional judgement, we determined materiality 
for the financial statements as a whole as follows:

Overall Group 
materiality
How we 
determined it

Rationale for 
benchmark 
applied

Component 
materiality

$13,275,000

5% of profit before tax from continuing 
operations after adding back certain 
non-recurring items such as the gain on  
sale of prednisone, Roxane acquisition costs 
and purchase accounting adjustment items.
The Group’s principal measure of earnings  
is Core profit. Management believes that it 
reflects the underlying performance of the 
Group and is a more meaningful measure  
of the Group’s performance. We took this 
measure into account in determining our 
materiality but did not add back certain 
non-core items unless we deemed them  
to be truly non-recurring in nature. Our 
materiality would have been higher if  
we had adjusted for all non-core items.
We instructed each Component team to 
perform work to a materiality level which  
was below that of the Group. This ranged 
between $1 million for the Algerian 
Component and $10 million for each  
of the US Components.

We agreed with the Audit Committee that we would report to 
them misstatements identified during our audit above $500,000 
as well as misstatements below that amount that, in our view, 
warranted reporting for qualitative reasons.

Going concern
Under the Listing Rules we are required to review the directors’ 
statement, set out on page 61, in relation to going concern.  
We have nothing to report having performed our review.

Under ISAs (UK & Ireland) we are required to report to you  
if we have anything material to add or to draw attention to  
in relation to the directors’ statement about whether they 
considered it appropriate to adopt the going concern basis in 
preparing the financial statements. We have nothing material  
to add or to draw attention to.

As noted in the directors’ statement, the directors have  
concluded that it is appropriate to adopt the going concern basis 
in preparing the financial statements. The going concern basis 
presumes that the Group and Company have adequate resources 
to remain in operation, and that the directors intend them to do 
so, for at least one year from the date the financial statements 
were signed. As part of our audit we have concluded that the 
directors’ use of the going concern basis is appropriate. However, 
because not all future events or conditions can be predicted, 
these statements are not a guarantee as to the Group’s and 
Company’s ability to continue as a going concern.

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Consistency of other information and compliance with applicable requirements

Companies Act 2006 reporting
In our opinion, based on the work undertaken in the course of the audit:

•  the information given in the Strategic Report and the Directors’ Report for the financial year for which the financial statements are 

prepared is consistent with the financial statements; and

•  the Strategic Report and the Directors’ Report have been prepared in accordance with applicable legal requirements.

In addition, in light of the knowledge and understanding of the Group, the Company and their environment obtained in the course of 
the audit, we are required to report if we have identified any material misstatements in the Strategic Report and the Directors’ Report. 
We have nothing to report in this respect.

ISAs (UK & Ireland) reporting

Under ISAs (UK & Ireland) we are required to report to you if, in our opinion:
•  information in the Annual Report is:

•  materially inconsistent with the information in the audited financial statements; or

•  apparently materially incorrect based on, or materially inconsistent with, our knowledge of  

the Group and Company acquired in the course of performing our audit; or

•  otherwise misleading.

We have no exceptions 
to report.

•  the statement given by the directors on page 88, in accordance with provision C.1.1 of the UK  

Corporate Governance Code (the “Code”), that they consider the Annual Report taken as a whole to  
be fair, balanced and understandable and provides the information necessary for members to assess the 
Group’s and Company’s position and performance, business model and strategy is materially inconsistent 
with our knowledge of the Group and Company acquired in the course of performing our audit.
•  the section of the Annual Report on page 88, as required by provision C.3.8 of the Code, describing  
the work of the Audit Committee does not appropriately address matters communicated by us to  
the Audit Committee.

We have no exceptions 
to report.

We have no exceptions 
to report.

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continued

The directors’ assessment of the prospects of the Group and of the principal risks that would threaten the solvency 
or liquidity of the Group
Under ISAs (UK & Ireland) we are required to report to you if we have anything material to add or to draw attention to in relation to:
•  the directors’ confirmation on page 54 of the Annual Report, in accordance with provision C.2.1 of the 
Code, that they have carried out a robust assessment of the principal risks facing the Group, including 
those that would threaten its business model, future performance, solvency or liquidity.

•  the disclosures in the Annual Report that describe those risks and explain how they are being managed 

or mitigated.

•  the directors’ explanation on page 60 of the Annual Report, in accordance with provision C.2.2 of  

the Code, as to how they have assessed the prospects of the Group, over what period they have done  
so and why they consider that period to be appropriate, and their statement as to whether they have  
a reasonable expectation that the Group will be able to continue in operation and meet its liabilities as 
they fall due over the period of their assessment, including any related disclosures drawing attention  
to any necessary qualifications or assumptions.

We have nothing 
material to add or  
to draw attention to.
We have nothing 
material to add or  
to draw attention to.
We have nothing 
material to add or  
to draw attention to.

Under the Listing Rules we are required to review the directors’ statement that they have carried out a robust assessment of the 
principal risks facing the Group and the directors’ statement in relation to the longer-term viability of the Group. Our review was 
substantially less in scope than an audit and only consisted of making inquiries and considering the directors’ process supporting  
their statements; checking that the statements are in alignment with the relevant provisions of the Code; and considering whether  
the statements are consistent with the knowledge acquired by us in the course of performing our audit. We have nothing to report 
having performed our review.

Adequacy of accounting records and information and explanations received

Under the Companies Act 2006 we are required to report to you if, in our opinion:

•  we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit; or

•  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

•  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.

We have no exceptions to report arising from this responsibility.

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What an audit of financial statements involves

Directors’ remuneration report – Companies Act 2006 opinion
In our opinion, the part of the Directors’ Remuneration Report  
to be audited has been properly prepared in accordance with the 
Companies Act 2006.

Other Companies Act 2006 reporting
Under the Companies Act 2006 we are required to report to you 
if, in our opinion, certain disclosures of directors’ remuneration 
specified by law are not made. We have no exceptions to report 
arising from this responsibility.

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

Corporate governance statement

•  the overall presentation of the financial statements.

Under the Listing Rules we are required to review the part  
of the Corporate Governance Statement relating to ten further 
provisions of the Code. We have nothing to report having 
performed our review.

We primarily focus our work in these areas by assessing the 
directors’ judgements against available evidence, forming our 
own judgements, and evaluating the disclosures in the 
financial statements.

Responsibilities for the financial statements  
and the audit

Our responsibilities and those of the directors

As explained more fully in the Directors’ Responsibilities  
Statement set out on page 139, 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  
ISAs (UK & Ireland). Those standards require us to comply with  
the Auditing Practices Board’s Ethical Standards for Auditors.

This report, including the opinions, has been prepared for and 
only for the Company’s members as a body in accordance with 
Chapter 3 of Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006 and for no other 
purpose. We do not, in giving these opinions, accept or assume 
responsibility for any other purpose or to any other person to 
whom this report is shown or into whose hands it may come  
save where expressly agreed by our prior consent in writing.

We test and examine information, using sampling and other 
auditing techniques, to the extent we consider necessary to 
provide a reasonable basis for us to draw conclusions. We obtain 
audit evidence through testing the effectiveness of controls, 
substantive procedures or a combination of both.

In addition, we read all the financial and non-financial information 
in the Annual Report to identify material inconsistencies with  
the audited financial statements and to identify any information 
that is apparently materially incorrect based on, or materially 
inconsistent with, the knowledge acquired by us in the course  
of performing the audit. If we become aware of any apparent 
material misstatements or inconsistencies we consider the 
implications for our report. With respect to the Strategic Report 
and Directors’ Report, we consider whether those reports include 
the disclosures required by applicable legal requirements.

Charles van den Arend
(Senior Statutory Auditor)

for and on behalf of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP 
Chartered Accountants and Statutory Auditors

London

14 March 2017

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Consolidated income statement 
For the year ended 31 December 2016 

Continuing operations 
Revenue 
Cost of sales 
Gross profit 
Sales and marketing expenses 
General and administrative expenses 
Research and development expenses
Other operating expenses (net) 
Total operating expenses 
Operating profit 
Loss/impairment of associates 
Finance income 
Finance expense 
Profit before tax 
Tax 
Profit for the year 
Attributable to: 
Non-controlling interests  
Equity holders of the parent 

Earnings per share (cents) 
Basic 
Diluted 

Note

4
4
4

8

4
16
9
10

11
6

34

13
13

2016
Exceptional 
items and 
other 
adjustments
(note 5)
$m

2016 
Reported
results 
$m

–
 (32)
(32)
 (37)
 (36)
(24)
 12 
 (85)
 (117)
–
 9 
 (41)
 (149)
 28 
 (121)

– 
 (121)
 (121)

 1,950 
 (964)
 986 
 (221)
 (244)
 (150)
 (69)
 (684)
 302 
–
12 
 (104)
 210 
 (52)
 158 

 3 
 155 
 158 

 66.5 
 66.2 

2016 
Core 
results 
$m 

1,950  
(932) 
1,018  
(184) 
(208) 
(126) 
(81) 
(599) 
419  
– 
3  
(63) 
359  
(80) 
279  

3  
276  
279  

118.5  
117.9  

2015 
Exceptional 
items and  
other 
adjustments 
 (note 5) 
$m 

2015  
Reported 
results  
$m 

– 
– 
– 
 (16) 
 (20) 
– 
8  
 (28) 
 (28) 
 (7) 
– 
 (2) 
 (37) 
 3  
 (34) 

 – 
 (34) 
 (34) 

 1,440  
 (622) 
 818  
 (172) 
 (200) 
 (36) 
 (29) 
 (437) 
 381  
 (9) 
 3  
 (57) 
 318  
 (64) 
 254  

 2  
 252  
 254  

 126.6  
 125.4  

2015
Core
results
$m

 1,440 
 (622)
 818 
 (156)
 (180)
 (36)
(37)
(409)
409 
(2)
 3 
 (55)
 355 
 (67)
 288 

 2 
 286 
 288 

 143.7 
 142.3 

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Financial statements 

Consolidated income statement 

For the year ended 31 December 2016 

Continuing operations 

Revenue 

Cost of sales 

Gross profit 

Sales and marketing expenses 

General and administrative expenses 

Research and development expenses

Other operating expenses (net) 

Total operating expenses 

Operating profit 

Loss/impairment of associates 

Finance income 

Finance expense 

Profit before tax 

Tax 

Profit for the year 

Attributable to: 

Non-controlling interests  

Equity holders of the parent 

Earnings per share (cents) 

Basic 

Diluted 

Note

4

4

4

8

4

16

9

10

11

6

34

13

13

2016 

Core 

results 

$m 

1,950  

(932) 

1,018  

(184) 

(208) 

(126) 

(81) 

(599) 

419  

– 

3  

(63) 

359  

(80) 

279  

3  

276  

279  

118.5  

117.9  

2016

Exceptional 

items and 

other 

adjustments

(note 5)

$m

2015 

Exceptional 

items and  

other 

adjustments 

 (note 5) 

$m 

2016 

Reported

results 

$m

2015

Core

results

$m

 1,950 

 1,440 

–

 (32)

(32)

 (37)

 (36)

(24)

 12 

 (85)

 (117)

–

 9 

 (41)

 (149)

 28 

 (121)

– 

 (121)

 (121)

 (964)

 986 

 (221)

 (244)

 (150)

 (69)

 (684)

 302 

–

12 

 (104)

 210 

 (52)

 158 

 3 

 155 

 158 

 66.5 

 66.2 

 (622)

 818 

 (156)

 (180)

 (36)

(37)

(409)

409 

(2)

 3 

 (55)

 355 

 (67)

 288 

 2 

 286 

 288 

 143.7 

 142.3 

– 

– 

– 

 (16) 

 (20) 

– 

8  

 (28) 

 (28) 

 (7) 

– 

 (2) 

 (37) 

 3  

 (34) 

 – 

 (34) 

 (34) 

2015  

Reported 

results  

$m 

 1,440  

 (622) 

 818  

 (172) 

 (200) 

 (36) 

 (29) 

 (437) 

 381  

 (9) 

 3  

 (57) 

 318  

 (64) 

 254  

 2  

 252  

 254  

 126.6  

 125.4  

Consolidated statement of comprehensive income 
For the year ended 31 December 2016 

Profit for the year 
Other comprehensive income 
Items that may be reclassified subsequently to the income statement, net of tax: 
Effect of change in investment designated at fair value 
Exchange difference on translation of foreign operations 
Total comprehensive income for the year 
Attributable to: 
Non-controlling interests 
Equity holders of the parent 

Note 

 23  

 34  

2016 
$m 
 158  

 1  
 (90) 
 69  

– 
 69  
 69  

2015
$m
 254 

 –
 (67)
 187 

 (2)
 189 
 187 

140 

Hikma Pharmaceuticals plc 

Annual Report 2016 

149
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Financial statements 

Consolidated balance sheet 
At 31 December 2016 

Non-current assets 
Intangible assets 
Property, plant and equipment 
Investment in associates and joint ventures 
Deferred tax assets 
Financial and other non-current assets 

Current assets 
Inventories 
Income tax asset 
Trade and other receivables 
Collateralised and restricted cash 
Cash and cash equivalents 
Other current assets 

Total assets 
Current liabilities 
Bank overdrafts and loans 
Trade and other payables 
Income tax provision 
Other provisions 
Other current liabilities 

Net current assets 
Non-current liabilities 
Long-term financial debts 
Obligations under finance leases 
Deferred tax liabilities 
Other non-current liabilities 

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

14
15
16
17
18

19

20
21
22
23

24
25

26
27

28
29
17
32

33

35

34

2016 
$m 

 1,719  
 969  
 7  
 172  
 48  
 2,915  

 459  
 2  
 759  
 7  
 155  
 66  
 1,448  
 4,363  

 117  
 343  
 112  
 27  
 319  
 918  
 530  

 721  
 21  
 15  
 277  
 1,034  
 1,952  
 2,411  

 40  
 282  
 (1) 
2,075  
2,396  
15  
2,411  

2015 
$m 

 607  
 507  
 7  
 70  
 46  
 1,237  

 251  
 3  
 488  
 40  
 553  
 25  
 1,360  
 2,597  

 115  
 276  
 75  
 28  
 98  
 592  
 768  

 590  
 22  
 21  
 20  
 653  
 1,245  
 1,352  

 35  
 282  
 (1) 
1,021  
1,337  
15  
1,352  

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 

14 March 2017 

Mazen Darwazah 
Director 

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Financial statements 

Consolidated balance sheet 

At 31 December 2016 

Non-current assets 

Intangible assets 

Property, plant and equipment 

Investment in associates and joint ventures 

Deferred tax assets 

Financial and other non-current assets 

Current assets 

Inventories 

Income tax asset 

Trade and other receivables 

Collateralised and restricted cash 

Cash and cash equivalents 

Other current assets 

Total assets 

Current liabilities 

Bank overdrafts and loans 

Trade and other payables 

Income tax provision 

Other provisions 

Other current liabilities 

Net current assets 

Non-current liabilities 

Long-term financial debts 

Obligations under finance leases 

Deferred tax liabilities 

Other non-current liabilities 

Total liabilities 

Net assets 

Equity 

Share capital 

Share premium 

Own shares 

Other reserves 

on its behalf by: 

Said Darwazah 

Director 

14 March 2017 

Equity attributable to equity holders of the parent 

Non-controlling interests  

Total equity 

Mazen Darwazah 

Director 

Note

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

21

22

23

24

25

26

27

28

29

17

32

33

35

34

 2,915  

 1,237  

2016 

$m 

 1,719  

 969  

 7  

 172  

 48  

 459  

 2  

 759  

 7  

 155  

 66  

 1,448  

 4,363  

 117  

 343  

 112  

 27  

 319  

 918  

 530  

 721  

 21  

 15  

 277  

 1,034  

 1,952  

 2,411  

 40  

 282  

 (1) 

2,075  

2,396  

15  

2,411  

2015 

$m 

 607  

 507  

 7  

 70  

 46  

 251  

 3  

 488  

 40  

 553  

 25  

 1,360  

 2,597  

 115  

 276  

 75  

 28  

 98  

 592  

 768  

 590  

 22  

 21  

 20  

 653  

 1,245  

 1,352  

 35  

 282  

 (1) 

1,021  

1,337  

15  

1,352  

Consolidated statement of changes in equity 
For the year ended 31 December 2016 

Merger and 
Revaluation 
reserves
$m
 38  
–
–

Translation 
reserves 
$m 
 (98) 
– 
 (63) 

Retained 
earnings
$m
 942 
 252 
–

Total 
reserves
$m
 882 
 252 
 (63)

Share 
capital
$m
 35 
–
–

Share 
premium
$m
 281 
–
–

Total equity 
attributable 
to equity 
shareholders 
of the parent 
$m 
 1,197  
 252  
 (63) 

Own  
shares
$m
 (1) 
–
–

Non-
controlling 
interests  
$m 
 19  
 2  
 (4) 

Total 
equity
$m
 1,216 
 254 
 (67)

–

–

–

–

–

 (63) 

 252 

 189 

– 

– 

– 

– 

–

–

 15 

 (1)

 15 

 (1)

 (64)

 (64)

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

 189  

 (2) 

 187 

 1 

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

 1  

 15  

 (1) 

– 

– 

– 

 1 

 15 

 (1)

 (64) 

 (2) 

 (66)

 38  
–

 (161) 
– 

 1,144 
 155 

 1,021 
 155 

 35 
–

 282 
–

 (1) 
–

 1,337  
 155  

 15  
 3  

 1,352 
 158 

–
–

–

– 
 (87) 

 1 
–

 1 
 (87)

 (87) 

 156 

 69 

–
–

–

 1,039  

–

–

–

–

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

–

 1,039 

 5 

 22 

 22 

 1 

 1 

 (77)

 (77)

–

–

–

–

–

–

–
–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–
–

–

–

–

–

–

–

 1  
 (87) 

– 
 (3) 

 1 
 (90)

 69  

– 

 69 

 1,044  

– 

 1,044 

 22  

 1  

– 

– 

 22 

 1 

 (77) 

 (1) 

 (78)

– 

 1  

 1 

 1,077  

 (248) 

 1,246 

 2,075 

 40 

 282 

 (1) 

 2,396  

 15  

 2,411 

 Balance at 1 January 2015 
Profit for the year 
Currency translation loss 
Total comprehensive 
income for the year 
Total transactions with 
owners, recognised 
directly in equity 
Issue of equity shares  
(note 33) 
Cost of equity-settled 
employee share scheme  
(note 38) 
Deferred tax arising on share-
based payments  
Dividends on ordinary shares 
(note 12) 
Balance at 31 December 
2015 and 1 January 2016 
Profit for the year 
Effect of change in 
investment designated at fair 
value (note 23) 
Currency translation Loss 
Total comprehensive 
income for the year 
Total transactions with 
owners, recognised 
directly in equity 
Issue of equity shares for 
acquisition of a subsidiary 
(note 33,43) 
Cost of equity-settled 
employee share scheme  
(note 38) 
Deferred tax arising on share-
based payments  
Dividends on ordinary shares 
(note 12) 
Acquisition of subsidiaries 
(note 43) 
Balance at  
31 December 2016 

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Consolidated cash flow statement 
For the year ended 31 December 2016 

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 
Investment in financial and other non-current assets 
Investment in available for sale investments 
Investments designated at fair value  
Acquisition of business undertakings net of cash acquired 
Finance income 
Acquisition related amounts held in escrow account 
Net cash used in investing activities 
Financing activities 
(Decrease)/increase in collateralised and restricted cash 
Proceeds from issue of long-term financial debts 
Repayment of long-term financial debts 
Proceeds from short-term borrowings 
Repayment of short-term borrowings 
Dividends paid 
Dividends paid to non-controlling shareholders of subsidiaries 
Interest paid  
Proceeds from issue of new shares 
Proceeds from co-development and earnout payment agreement, net 
Net cash generated by financing activities 
Net (decrease)/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
36

2016 
$m 
 293 

 (122) 
 1  
 (68) 
 24  
 (11) 
 (6) 
– 
 (515) 
 2  
– 
 (695) 

 (4) 
 471  
 (326) 
 345  
 (337) 
 (77) 
 (1) 
 (54) 
– 
 2  
 19  
 (383) 
 553  
 (15) 
 155  

2015 
$m 
 366  

 (82) 
 31  
 (55) 
– 
– 
 (1) 
 (20) 
– 
 3  
 (38) 
 (162) 

 6 
 529  
 (91) 
 325  
 (595) 
 (64) 
 (2) 
 (49) 
 1  
 17  
 77  
 281  
 280  
 (8) 
 553  

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Consolidated cash flow statement 

For the year ended 31 December 2016 

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 

Investment in financial and other non-current assets 

Investment in available for sale investments 

Investments designated at fair value  

Acquisition of business undertakings net of cash acquired 

Finance income 

Acquisition related amounts held in escrow account 

Net cash used in investing activities 

Financing activities 

(Decrease)/increase in collateralised and restricted cash 

Proceeds from issue of long-term financial debts 

Repayment of long-term financial debts 

Proceeds from short-term borrowings 

Repayment of short-term borrowings 

Dividends paid 

Interest paid  

Dividends paid to non-controlling shareholders of subsidiaries 

Proceeds from issue of new shares 

Proceeds from co-development and earnout payment agreement, net 

Net cash generated by financing activities 

Net (decrease)/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

36

2016 

$m 

 293 

 (122) 

 1  

 (68) 

 24  

 (11) 

 (6) 

– 

 (515) 

 2  

– 

 (695) 

 (4) 

 471  

 (326) 

 345  

 (337) 

 (77) 

 (1) 

 (54) 

– 

 2  

 19  

 (383) 

 553  

 (15) 

 155  

2015 

$m 

 366  

 (82) 

 31  

 (55) 

– 

– 

 (1) 

 (20) 

– 

 3  

 (38) 

 (162) 

 6 

 529  

 (91) 

 325  

 (595) 

 (64) 

 (2) 

 (49) 

 1  

 17  

 77  

 281  

 280  

 (8) 

 553  

Notes to the consolidated financial statements  

1. Adoption of new and revised 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 may impact the accounting for future transactions 
and arrangements. 

Accounting for Acquisitions of 
Interests in Joint Operations 
Regulatory deferral accounts 
Defined Benefit Plans: Employees 
Contributions 
Clarification of Acceptable Methods 
of Depreciation and Amortisation 
Equity Method in Separate Financial 
Statements 
Sale or Contribution of Assets 
between an Investor and it Associate 
or Joint venture 
Disclosure Initiative 

IFRS 11 (Amendments) 

Amendments IFRS 14 
IAS 19 (Amendments) 

IAS 16 and IAS 38 
(Amendments) 
IAS 27 (Amendments) 

IFRS 10 and IAS 28 
(Amendments) 

IAS 1 (Amendments) 
Annual improvements 
2010-2012 
Annual improvements 
2012-2014 

The following Standards and Interpretations have not been applied 
in these financial statements because while in issue, are not yet 
effective (and in some cases had not yet been adopted by the EU): 

IFRS 9 
IFRS 15  

IFRS 10, IFRS 12 and IAS 
28 (Amendments) 
IFRS 16 
IAS 12 (Amendments) 

Financial Instruments 
Revenue from Contracts with 
Customers 
Investment Entities: Applying the 
Consolidation Exemption 
Leases 
Recognition of deferred tax assets  
for unrealised losses 

IFRS 9 will impact both the measurement and disclosure of 
financial instruments, IFRS 15 may have an impact on revenue 
recognition and related disclosure, and IFRS 16 will impact leased 
assets and financial liabilities and related disclosures. 

Until a detailed review is completed; the Directors do not find it 
practical to provide a reasonable estimate of the effects of the 
above listed IFRS on the financials statements of the Group in 
future periods. 

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 page 212. 

Basis of preparation 
Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC’s consolidated financial statements are 
prepared in accordance with: 

(i) EU endorsed International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) 
and interpretations of the International Financial Reporting 
Standards Interpretations Committee and those parts of the 
Companies Act 2006 as applicable to companies using IFRS. 

(ii) International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by the 
International Accounting Standards Board (IASB). 

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 and therefore considered the going concern basis as 
appropriate. Thus, they continue to adopt the going concern basis 
of accounting in preparing the financial statements (see page 61). 

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). 

The consolidated financial statements include: 

•  The assets and liabilities, and the results and cash flows, of the 

Company and its subsidiaries, 

•  The Group’s share of the results and net assets of associates 

and joint ventures 

The financial statements of entities consolidated are made up to 
31 December each year. 

Entities over which the Group has the power to direct the relevant 
activities so as to affect the returns to the Group, generally through 
control over the financial and operating policies, are accounted for 
as subsidiaries. Where the Group has the ability to exercise joint 
control over, and rights to the net assets of, entities, the entities are 
accounted for as joint ventures. Where the Group has the ability to 
exercise significant influence over entities, they are accounted for 
as associates. 

The results and assets and liabilities of associates and joint ventures 
are incorporated into the consolidated financial statements using 
the equity method of accounting. 

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Notes to the consolidated financial statements continued 

2. Significant accounting policies continued 
Interests acquired in entities are consolidated from the date the 
Group acquires control and interests sold are de-consolidated from 
the date control ceases. 

Transactions and balances between subsidiaries are eliminated and 
no profit before tax is taken on sales between subsidiaries until the 
products are sold to customers outside the Group. 

Transactions with non-controlling interests are recorded directly 
in equity. 

Deferred tax relief on unrealised intra-Group profit is accounted for 
only to the extent that it is considered recoverable. 

Goodwill is capitalised as a separate item in the case of subsidiaries 
and as part of the cost of investment in the case of joint ventures 
and associates. 

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. 

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. 

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Notes to the consolidated financial statements continued 

Notes to the consolidated financial statements  

2. Significant accounting policies continued 

Interests acquired in entities are consolidated from the date the 

Group acquires control and interests sold are de-consolidated from 

the date control ceases. 

Transactions and balances between subsidiaries are eliminated and 

no profit before tax is taken on sales between subsidiaries until the 

products are sold to customers outside the Group. 

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 

Transactions with non-controlling interests are recorded directly 

of that date. 

in equity. 

Deferred tax relief on unrealised intra-Group profit is accounted for 

only to the extent that it is considered recoverable. 

Goodwill is capitalised as a separate item in the case of subsidiaries 

and as part of the cost of investment in the case of joint ventures 

subject to a maximum of one year. 

Investment in associates 

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 

and associates. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

2. Significant accounting policies continued 

Foreign currencies 
Foreign currency transactions, being transactions denominated in 
a currency other than an individual Group entity’s functional 
currency, are translated into the relevant functional currencies of 
individual Group entities at average rates for the relevant monthly 
accounting periods, which approximate to actual rates. Monetary 
assets and liabilities arising from foreign currency transactions are 
retranslated at exchange rates prevailing at the reporting date. 
Exchange gains and losses on loans and on short-term foreign 
currency borrowings and deposits are included within finance 
expense. Exchange differences on all other foreign currency 
transactions are recognised in operating profit in the individual 
Group entity’s accounting records. Non-monetary items arising 
from foreign currency transactions are not retranslated in the 
individual Group entity’s accounting records. In the Consolidated 
Financial Statements, income and expense items for Group entities 
with a functional currency other than US dollars are translated into 
US dollars at average exchange rates, which approximate to actual 
rates, for the relevant accounting periods. Assets and liabilities are 
translated at the US dollar exchange rates prevailing at the 
reporting date. Exchange differences arising on consolidation 
are recognised in other comprehensive income. 

Hyperinflationary economies 
In hyperinflationary economies, when translating the results of 
operations into US dollars, assets, liabilities, income statement 
and equity accounts are translated at the rates prevailing on the 
balance sheet date. Sudan is considered being a hyperinflationary 
economy in both the years ended 31 December 2015 and 2016. 
The effect of inflation accounting in Sudan for the years ended 
31 December 2016 and 2015 was not material. 

Revenue recognition 
Dynamic market changes can generate uncertainty as to the 
ultimate net selling price of a pharmaceutical product and 
therefore revenue cannot always be measured reliably at the 
point when the product is supplied or made available to 
external customers. 

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. 

If the ultimate net selling price cannot be reliably measured, 
revenue recognition is deferred until a reliable measurement can be 
made. Deferred revenue is included in other current liabilities in the 
consolidated balance sheet. 

Chargebacks 
The provision for chargebacks is the most significant and complex 
estimate used in the recognition of revenue. In the US, 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 
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 as a reduction of revenue in the period in which the 
underlying sales are recognised. 

The Group estimates its provision for returns based on historical 
experience, representing management’s best estimate. While such 
experience has enabled 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 US 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 enabled 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 revenue. 

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2. Significant accounting policies continued 

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. 

Free goods 
Free goods are issued to customers as sale incentives, 
reimbursement of agreed upon expenses incurred by the customer 
or as compensation for expired or returned goods. Free goods 
are recognised at cost at the date at which one of the above 
conditions is met. The costs associated with free goods are 
classified as cost of sales. 

Share-based payments 
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’). 

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 38). 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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

Leasing 
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. 

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outstanding share-based payments is reflected as additional share 

Financial statements 

2. Significant accounting policies continued 

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. 

Free goods 

Free goods are issued to customers as sale incentives, 

or as compensation for expired or returned goods. Free goods 

are recognised at cost at the date at which one of the above 

conditions is met. The costs associated with free goods are 

classified as cost of sales. 

Share-based payments 

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’). 

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 38). 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 

dilution in the computation of diluted earnings per share. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

Leasing 

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. 

Notes to the consolidated financial statements continued 

Notes to the consolidated financial statements  

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. 

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 booked on unrealised inter-company profits on 
inventory sales, to the extent they are expected to unwind, at the 
rate applicable to the distribution company. Where there is a 
significant difference between the tax rates of the relevant 
companies, this creates deferred tax that can materially impact the 
Group’s effective tax rate. In 2016, this had a 6.7% favourable 
impact on the effective tax rate. 

Exceptional items and other adjustments 
Exceptional items 
The Group presents core earnings by making adjustments for 
costs and profits which management believes to be exceptional in 
nature by virtue of their size or incidence or have a distortive effect 
on current year earnings. Such items include costs associated with 
business combinations, one-off gains and losses on disposal of 
businesses assets, reorganisation cost, write-down and impairment 
charges on assets and impairment of goodwill, net of any tax 
impact. 

Other adjustments 
These include amortisation of intangibles excluding software and 
finance cost resulted from remeasurement of contingent liabilities, 
net of any tax impact. 

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. 

2. Significant accounting policies continued 
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. 

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 in the current period 
and deferred tax. 

The current tax incurred in the period 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 tax incurred 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 reverse. To the extent 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, no 
deferred tax is provided. 

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. 

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. 

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2. Significant accounting policies continued 
Expenditures on research and development activities are charged 
to the consolidated income statement, except only when the 
criteria for recognising an internally generated intangible asset are 
met, which is usually when approval from the relevant regulatory 
authority is considered probable. 

Also, the Group engages with third party research and 
development companies to develop products on its behalf. 
Payments made to such third parties to fund research and 
development efforts are recognised as intangible assets if the 
capitalisation criteria for recognising an intangible asset are  
met, all other payments are charged to the consolidated  
income statement. 

Principle intangible assets are: 

(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. 

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. 

On disposal of a subsidiary, the attributable amount of goodwill is 
included in the determination of the consolidated income 
statement on disposal. 

(b) 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. 

(c)  Product related intangibles: 

(i)  Product files and under-licenced products recognised 

through acquisitions, and from development activities are 
amortised over their useful economic lives once the asset is 
ready for use. 

(ii)  In process product files recognised on acquisition are 

amortised over the useful economic life once the asset is 
ready for use. 

(d) 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. 

(e) Marketing rights: are amortised over their useful lives 

commencing in the year in which the rights first generate sales. 

(f)  Purchased software: is amortised over the useful economic 

life when the asset is ready for use. 

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 
Machinery 
Vehicles, Fixtures and equipment

2% to 4% 
5% to 33% 
6% to 33% 

A units of production method of depreciation is applied to 
operations in their start-up phase, 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 or 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. 

Impairment of property, plant and equipment 
and intangible assets 
At the same time each year the Group carries out an impairment 
review for goodwill and other indefinite life intangible assets. At 
the year end the Group reviews the carrying amounts of its 
property, plant and equipment and intangible assets that are 
subject to amortisation 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). 
In consideration of the impairment review, the Group compare the 
carrying value of the asset to its recoverable amount. 

The 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. 

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Notes to the consolidated financial statements continued 

Notes to the consolidated financial statements  

2. Significant accounting policies continued 

Expenditures on research and development activities are charged 

to the consolidated income statement, except only when the 

criteria for recognising an internally generated intangible asset are 

met, which is usually when approval from the relevant regulatory 

authority is considered probable. 

Also, the Group engages with third party research and 

development companies to develop products on its behalf. 

Payments made to such third parties to fund research and 

development efforts are recognised as intangible assets if the 

capitalisation criteria for recognising an intangible asset are  

met, all other payments are charged to the consolidated  

income statement. 

Principle intangible assets are: 

(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. 

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. 

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 

Machinery 

Vehicles, Fixtures and equipment

2% to 4% 

5% to 33% 

6% to 33% 

A units of production method of depreciation is applied to 

operations in their start-up phase, 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 or 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 

On disposal of a subsidiary, the attributable amount of goodwill is 

included in the determination of the consolidated income 

intended use. 

statement on disposal. 

(b) 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. 

income statement. 

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 

(c)  Product related intangibles: 

(i)  Product files and under-licenced products recognised 

through acquisitions, and from development activities are 

amortised over their useful economic lives once the asset is 

ready for use. 

ready for use. 

(ii)  In process product files recognised on acquisition are 

amortised over the useful economic life once the asset is 

(d) 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. 

(e) Marketing rights: are amortised over their useful lives 

commencing in the year in which the rights first generate sales. 

(f)  Purchased software: is amortised over the useful economic 

life when the asset is ready for use. 

Impairment of property, plant and equipment 

and intangible assets 

At the same time each year the Group carries out an impairment 

review for goodwill and other indefinite life intangible assets. At 

the year end the Group reviews the carrying amounts of its 

property, plant and equipment and intangible assets that are 

subject to amortisation 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). 

In consideration of the impairment review, the Group compare the 

carrying value of the asset to its recoverable amount. 

The 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. 

2. Significant accounting policies continued 
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 for the asset, other than goodwill, 
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. 

The Group’s Goodwill and intangible assets are tested as follows; 

(a)  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. 

(b)  Intangible assets that have an indefinite useful life or not yet 
ready for use are not subject to amortisation and are tested 
annually for impairment or more frequently if events or 
changes in circumstances indicate that they might be impaired. 
Other intangible assets tested for impairment whenever events 
or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount 
may not be recoverable. 

The assumptions used in the impairment tests are set out in note 14. 

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 costs of own-manufactured 
products comprise 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. Inventory related 
provisions are made for net realisable value lower than cost, slow 
moving and short dated inventory. 

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. 

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 
Financial assets are classified into four 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. 

All financial assets are initially 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 and 
are initially measured at fair value, plus transaction costs. For those 
financial assets classified as at fair value through profit and loss are 
initially measured at fair value. 

(i)  Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss 
As part of West-Ward Columbus acquisition, the Group will be 
reimbursed for certain contingent payments in respect of 
milestones and other conditions based on future events. Those 
financial assets are revalued at the end of each reporting period to 
represent the value of the expected cashflows and the difference is 
presented as finance cost/income. These financial assets are 
currently booked under other current and non-current assets in the 
consolidated balance sheet. 

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2. Significant accounting policies continued 
(ii) 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. 

(iii) 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. 

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. 

Financial liabilities 
Financial liabilities are classified in two categories: financial liabilities 
‘at FVTPL’ or ‘other financial liabilities’. The classification depends 
on the nature and purpose of the financial liabilities and is 
determined at the time of initial recognition. 

(i)  Financial liabilities at (FVTPL) 
The Group currently has two financial liabilities at FVTPL as below: 

•  Co-development and earn out payment agreements with 
third parties where the Group earns milestone payments 
reflecting the achievement of R&D and commercialisation 
milestones. Those payments are recognised as financial 
liabilities once received. 

•  Contingent consideration arising from West-ward Columbus 

acquisition represent contractual liabilities to make payments to 
third parties in the form of milestone payments that are 
dependent on the achievement of certain US FDA approval 
milestones; and royalty payments based on future sales of 
certain products that are currently under development. Further 
details can be seen in note 43. 

Financial liabilities are revalued at the end of each reporting period 
to represent the value of expected future cash outflows and the 
difference is presented as finance cost/income. These financial 
liabilities are currently booked under other current and non-current 
liabilities in the consolidated balance sheet. 

(ii) 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. 

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 tests 
whether the hedging instrument is highly effective in offsetting 
changes in fair values or cash flows of the hedged item. 

Note 31 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 a derivative 
that is designated and qualifies as a cash flow hedge is recognised 
in other comprehensive income. The gain or loss relating to the 
ineffective portion is recognised immediately in the consolidated 
income statement. 

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Notes to the consolidated financial statements continued 

Notes to the consolidated financial statements  

2. Significant accounting policies continued 

(ii) 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 

•  Contingent consideration arising from West-ward Columbus 

acquisition represent contractual liabilities to make payments to 

third parties in the form of milestone payments that are 

dependent on the achievement of certain US FDA approval 

milestones; and royalty payments based on future sales of 

certain products that are currently under development. Further 

details can be seen in note 43. 

Financial liabilities are revalued at the end of each reporting period 

to represent the value of expected future cash outflows and the 

difference is presented as finance cost/income. These financial 

liabilities are currently booked under other current and non-current 

liabilities in the consolidated balance sheet. 

unlisted shares that are not traded in an active market and the fair 

(ii) Other financial liabilities 

value of which cannot be reliably measured are stated at cost, less 

Other financial liabilities, including borrowings, are initially 

a provision for any impairment loss, which is taken to the 

measured at fair value, net of transaction costs. 

consolidated income statement. 

(iii) 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. 

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. 

Financial liabilities 

‘at FVTPL’ or ‘other financial liabilities’. The classification depends 

on the nature and purpose of the financial liabilities and is 

determined at the time of initial recognition. 

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. 

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. 

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 tests 

whether the hedging instrument is highly effective in offsetting 

Financial liabilities are classified in two categories: financial liabilities 

At the inception of the hedge relationship, the entity documents 

(i)  Financial liabilities at (FVTPL) 

The Group currently has two financial liabilities at FVTPL as below: 

changes in fair values or cash flows of the hedged item. 

•  Co-development and earn out payment agreements with 

Note 31 sets out details of the fair values of the derivative 

third parties where the Group earns milestone payments 

instruments used for hedging purposes. 

reflecting the achievement of R&D and commercialisation 

milestones. Those payments are recognised as financial 

Cash flow hedge 

liabilities once received. 

The effective portion of changes in the fair value of a derivative 

that is designated and qualifies as a cash flow hedge is recognised 

in other comprehensive income. The gain or loss relating to the 

ineffective portion is recognised immediately in the consolidated 

income statement. 

Accounts receivable and bad debts 
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 of credit 
and insurance. 

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 judgment in relation to the initial recognition 
and impairment tests of goodwill and intangible assets are 
as follows: 

•  The revenue forecasts (including market size, estimated 

expected market share, number of competitors and net selling 
prices). 

•  The raw and packaging materials costs. 

•  The economic useful lives of the product-related intangibles 

•  The allocation of sales, marketing, R&D and other operating 

costs to the individual product-related intangibles. 

•  The contributory asset charges (on working capital, fixed assets 

and workforce). 

•  The discount rate and specific risk premiums used to determine 
net present values and the terminal growth rate for goodwill. 

Also, for pipeline products the launch date and probability of a 
successful product approval are also critical judgements. 

Contingent Liabilities and receivables related  
to acquisitions 
The Group entered contractual liabilities in the form of milestone 
and royalty payments in addition to contingent receivables (see 
note 43), where the critical areas of judgment to those liabilities 
and receivables are the probability assigned to reaching the 
success-based milestones and the management’s estimate of 
future sales. 

2. Significant accounting policies continued 
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. 

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. 

Equity instruments 
Equity instruments issued by the Group are recorded at the 
proceeds received, net of direct issue costs. 

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 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 (note 
2) which vary by product arrangements and buying groups. If the 
ultimate net selling price cannot be reliably measured, revenue 
recognition is deferred until a reliable measurement can be made. 
The deferred revenue in respect of this is included in other current 
liabilities in the consolidated balance sheet. 

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Notes to the consolidated financial statements continued 

3. Critical accounting judgements and key 
sources of estimation uncertainty continued 

Taxation 
In common with most international organisations, the Group may 
be subject to audit from revenue authorities from time to time. 
Where an outflow of funds is believed to be probable and a 
reliable estimate of the outcome of the dispute can be made, 
management provides for its best estimate of the liability. These 
estimates take into account the specific circumstances of each 
dispute and relevant external advice, are inherently judgemental 
and could change substantially over time as new facts emerge and 
each dispute progresses. Hikma continues to invest in its financial 
systems to ensure the quality of the Group’s financial data which 
reduces the risk of an adverse revenue authority audit 

Furthermore, Hikma continues to believe that it has made 
adequate provision for the liabilities likely to arise from open 
assessments and audits. Where open issues exist, the ultimate 
liability for such matters may vary from the amounts provided and 
is dependent upon the outcome of negotiations with the relevant 
tax authorities or, if necessary, litigation proceedings. 

In addition to tax audits, the Group faces other potential tax risks 
that could affect the sustainability of the Group’s effective tax rate. 
The main risks are transfer pricing, the withdrawal of tax 
exemptions, legislative interpretations or changes. Specifically, at 
this time there is uncertainty regarding potential future US tax 
reforms. No reliable estimate of the potential impact of these 
proposals can be made at this time. Other risks the Group faces 
include a material change to the statutory tax rates, from the 
OECD’s base erosion and profit shifting initiatives and adjustments 
arising out of a difference in interpretation of tax legislation. Hikma 
regularly takes professional advice to ensure the risks mentioned 
above are appropriately analysed and managed with any ultimate 
potential liability being adequately provided. 

The transfer pricing risk can arise from a difference in view over the 
pricing of cross-border, inter-company product sales and services 
and of sales of assets. The standard by which most authorities, and 
the Group, assess the transfer price is whether it is set at arm’s 
length. An upward adjustment by the tax authority of one territory 
will not necessary result in the downward adjustment by the other 
territory, leading to a potentially increased tax cost through a 
mismatch of tax deductions and taxable income, as well as a 
potential increase arising out of a rate arbitrage. The Group has 
considered the risk in detail and has provided for potential tax 
adjustments so does not believe that any adjustment will materially 
impact the rate going forward. 

The Group benefits from a tax exemption in Jordan arising partly 
from the WTO approved Export Exemption that will be in force up 
until 31 December 2018. Hikma does not believe that the impact 
of the future withdrawal of this exemption will materially impact 
the Group’s tax rate in light of the alternative options available 
under existing Jordan’s domestic rules. 

The Group makes substantial sales in the US market of products 
owned by a UK group company which also arranges for the 
product development and manufacture, both in the US and in 
other territories in which the Group operates. Whilst a reduction in 
the US federal tax rate would beneficially impact the Group’s 
effective tax rate, other aspects of potential US tax reforms that 
may be adopted, such as border adjustability and denial of interest 
deductions, could have a significant negative impact on the 
Group’s effective tax rate. 

Continuing with the impact of changes in tax rules in the territories 
in which we operate, the Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (“BEPS”) 
initiative of the OECD is likely to result in increased taxation as the 
actions from the BEPS initiative are adopted by fiscal authorities. 
The Group is reviewing the impact of such changes as they 
become clear and taking any action necessary to help mitigate any 
adverse consequences to the extent reasonably possible. 

As part of a reorganisation following West-Ward Columbus 
acquisition, certain assets and liabilities were transferred intra-
group with external valuations obtained. If these valuations are 
successfully challenged by relevant tax authorities, it could 
adversely impact the tax recorded on the reorganisation. 

As at the balance sheet date, the Group held an aggregate 
provision in the sum of $64 million in respect of liabilities likely to 
arise from the above risks. Hikma considers up to $21 million could 
be released in 2017 due to statute of limitations but this could be 
offset by new provisions needed in 2017. 

Contingent liabilities 
The promotion, marketing and sale of pharmaceutical products 
and medical devices is highly regulated and the operations of 
market participants, such as Hikma, are closely supervised by 
regulatory authorities and law enforcement agencies, including the 
FDA and the US Department of Justice. As a result, the Group is 
subject to certain investigations by governmental agencies, as well 
as other various legal proceedings considered typical to its business 
relating to employment, product liability and commercial disputes. 

For current matters see note 37. 

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Financial statements 

Notes to the consolidated financial statements continued 

3. Critical accounting judgements and key 

sources of estimation uncertainty continued 

Taxation 

In common with most international organisations, the Group may 

be subject to audit from revenue authorities from time to time. 

Where an outflow of funds is believed to be probable and a 

reliable estimate of the outcome of the dispute can be made, 

management provides for its best estimate of the liability. These 

estimates take into account the specific circumstances of each 

dispute and relevant external advice, are inherently judgemental 

and could change substantially over time as new facts emerge and 

each dispute progresses. Hikma continues to invest in its financial 

systems to ensure the quality of the Group’s financial data which 

reduces the risk of an adverse revenue authority audit 

Furthermore, Hikma continues to believe that it has made 

adequate provision for the liabilities likely to arise from open 

assessments and audits. Where open issues exist, the ultimate 

liability for such matters may vary from the amounts provided and 

is dependent upon the outcome of negotiations with the relevant 

tax authorities or, if necessary, litigation proceedings. 

In addition to tax audits, the Group faces other potential tax risks 

that could affect the sustainability of the Group’s effective tax rate. 

The main risks are transfer pricing, the withdrawal of tax 

exemptions, legislative interpretations or changes. Specifically, at 

this time there is uncertainty regarding potential future US tax 

reforms. No reliable estimate of the potential impact of these 

proposals can be made at this time. Other risks the Group faces 

include a material change to the statutory tax rates, from the 

OECD’s base erosion and profit shifting initiatives and adjustments 

arising out of a difference in interpretation of tax legislation. Hikma 

regularly takes professional advice to ensure the risks mentioned 

above are appropriately analysed and managed with any ultimate 

potential liability being adequately provided. 

The transfer pricing risk can arise from a difference in view over the 

pricing of cross-border, inter-company product sales and services 

and of sales of assets. The standard by which most authorities, and 

the Group, assess the transfer price is whether it is set at arm’s 

length. An upward adjustment by the tax authority of one territory 

will not necessary result in the downward adjustment by the other 

territory, leading to a potentially increased tax cost through a 

mismatch of tax deductions and taxable income, as well as a 

potential increase arising out of a rate arbitrage. The Group has 

considered the risk in detail and has provided for potential tax 

adjustments so does not believe that any adjustment will materially 

impact the rate going forward. 

The Group benefits from a tax exemption in Jordan arising partly 

from the WTO approved Export Exemption that will be in force up 

until 31 December 2018. Hikma does not believe that the impact 

of the future withdrawal of this exemption will materially impact 

the Group’s tax rate in light of the alternative options available 

under existing Jordan’s domestic rules. 

The Group makes substantial sales in the US market of products 

owned by a UK group company which also arranges for the 

product development and manufacture, both in the US and in 

other territories in which the Group operates. Whilst a reduction in 

the US federal tax rate would beneficially impact the Group’s 

effective tax rate, other aspects of potential US tax reforms that 

may be adopted, such as border adjustability and denial of interest 

deductions, could have a significant negative impact on the 

Group’s effective tax rate. 

Continuing with the impact of changes in tax rules in the territories 

in which we operate, the Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (“BEPS”) 

initiative of the OECD is likely to result in increased taxation as the 

actions from the BEPS initiative are adopted by fiscal authorities. 

The Group is reviewing the impact of such changes as they 

become clear and taking any action necessary to help mitigate any 

adverse consequences to the extent reasonably possible. 

As part of a reorganisation following West-Ward Columbus 

acquisition, certain assets and liabilities were transferred intra-

group with external valuations obtained. If these valuations are 

successfully challenged by relevant tax authorities, it could 

adversely impact the tax recorded on the reorganisation. 

As at the balance sheet date, the Group held an aggregate 

provision in the sum of $64 million in respect of liabilities likely to 

arise from the above risks. Hikma considers up to $21 million could 

be released in 2017 due to statute of limitations but this could be 

offset by new provisions needed in 2017. 

Contingent liabilities 

The promotion, marketing and sale of pharmaceutical products 

and medical devices is highly regulated and the operations of 

market participants, such as Hikma, are closely supervised by 

regulatory authorities and law enforcement agencies, including the 

FDA and the US Department of Justice. As a result, the Group is 

subject to certain investigations by governmental agencies, as well 

as other various legal proceedings considered typical to its business 

relating to employment, product liability and commercial disputes. 

For current matters see note 37. 

4. Segmental reporting 
For management purpose the Group is currently organised into three principal operating divisions – Branded, Injectables and Generics. 
These divisions are the basis on which the Group reports its segmental information. 

Operating profit, defined as segment result, is the principal 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: 

2016
Exceptional 
items and 
other 
adjustments
(note 5)
$m

 – 
 – 
 – 
 (8)
 (8)

2016
Exceptional 
items and 
other 
adjustments
(note 5)
$m

 – 
 – 
 – 
 (28)
 (28)

2016 
Core 
results  
$m 

 556  
 (274) 
 282  
 (170) 
 112  

2016 
Core  
results  
$m 

 781  
 (276) 
 505  
 (165) 
 340  

2016 
Reported
results 
$m

 556 
 (274)
 282 
 (178)
 104 

2016 
Reported
results 
$m

 781 
 (276)
 505 
 (193)
 312 

2015 
Exceptional 
items and other 
adjustments 
 (note 5) 
$m 

2015 
Core  
results  
$m 

 570  
 (293) 
 277  
 (159) 
 118  

 –  
 –  
 –  
 (13) 
 (13) 

2015 
Exceptional 
items and other 
adjustments 
 (note 5) 
$m 

2015 
Core  
results  
$m 

 710  
 (261) 
 449  
 (137) 
 312  

 –  
 –  
 –  
 (1) 
 (1) 

2015 
Reported
results 
$m

 570 
 (293)
 277 
 (172)
 105 

2015 
Reported
results 
$m

 710 
 (261)
 449 
 (138)
 311 

Branded 
Year ended 31 December 2016 
Revenue 
Cost of sales 
Gross profit 
Total operating expenses 
Segment result 

Injectables 
Year ended 31 December 2016 
Revenue 
Cost of sales 
Gross profit 
Total operating expenses 
Segment result 

Injectables segment includes EUP results. 

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4. Segmental reporting continued 

Generics 
Year ended 31 December 2016 
Revenue 
Cost of sales 
Gross profit 
Total operating expenses 
Segment result 

2016 
Core 
results  
$m 
 604  
 (376) 
 228  
 (193) 
 35  

Generics segment includes West-Ward Columbus results. 

Others 
Year ended 31 December 2016 
Revenue 
Cost of sales 
Gross profit 
Total operating expenses 
Segment result 

2016 
Core 
results 
$m 
 9  
 (6) 
 3  
 (5) 
 (2) 

2016
Exceptional 
items and 
other 
adjustments
(note 5)
$m
 – 
 (32)
 (32)
 (17)
 (49)

2016
Exceptional 
items and 
other 
adjustments
(note 5)
$m
 – 
 – 
 – 
–
 –

2016 
Reported
results 
$m
 604 
 (408)
 196 
 (210)
 (14)

2016 
Reported
results 
$m
 9 
 (6)
 3 
 (5)
 (2)

2015 
Exceptional 
items and other 
adjustments 
 (note 5) 
$m 
 –  
 –  
 –  
 (2) 
 (2) 

2015
Core
results 
$m
 151 
 (62)
 89 
 (43)
 46 

2015 
Exceptional 
items and other 
adjustments 
 (note 5) 
$m 
 –  
 –  
 –  
 –  
 –  

2015
Core
results
$m
 9 
 (6)
 3 
 (8)
 (5)

2015  
Reported 
results  
$m 
 151  
 (62) 
 89  
 (45) 
 44  

2015  
Reported 
results  
$m 
 9  
 (6) 
 3  
 (8) 
 (5) 

“Others” mainly comprises Arab Medical Containers Ltd, International Pharmaceutical Research Center Ltd and the chemicals division of 
Hikma Pharmaceuticals Ltd (Jordan). 

Group 
Year ended 31 December 2016 
Revenue 
Cost of sales 
Gross profit 
Total operating expense 
Segment result 
Unallocated expenses 
Operating profit 
Loss/impairment of associates 
Finance income 
Finance expense 
Profit before tax 
Tax 
Profit for the year 

Attributable to: 
Non-controlling interests 
Equity holders of the parent 

2016
Exceptional 
items and 
other 
adjustments
(note 5)
$m
 – 
 (32)
 (32)
 (53)
 (85)
 (32)
 (117)
 – 
 9 
 (41)
 (149)
 28 
 (121)

2016 
Reported
results 
$m
 1,950 
 (964)
 986 
 (586)
 400 
 (98)
 302 
 – 
12
 (104)
 210 
 (52)
 158 

2015 
Exceptional 
items and other 
adjustments 
 (note 5) 
$m 
 –  
 –  
 –  
 (16) 
 (16) 
 (12) 
 (28) 
 (7) 
 –  
 (2) 
 (37) 
 3  
 (34) 

2015
Core 
results 
$m
 1,440 
 (622)
 818 
 (346)
 472 
 (63)
 409 
 (2)
 3 
 (55)
 355 
 (67)
 288 

2015  
Reported 
results  
$m 
 1,440  
 (622) 
 818  
 (362) 
 456  
 (75) 
 381  
 (9) 
 3  
 (57) 
 318  
 (64) 
 254  

 – 
 (121)
 (121)

 3 
 155 
 158 

 2 
 286 
 288 

 –  
 (34) 
 (34) 

 2  
 252  
 254  

2016 
Core  
results  
$m 
 1,950  
 (932) 
 1,018  
 (533) 
 485  
 (66) 
 419  
 –  
 3  
 (63) 
 359  
 (80) 
 279  

 3  
 276  
 279  

Unallocated corporate expenses are primarily made up of employee costs, professional fees, travel expenses, donations, and acquisition 
related expenses. 

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“Others” mainly comprises Arab Medical Containers Ltd, International Pharmaceutical Research Center Ltd and the chemicals division of 

Hikma Pharmaceuticals Ltd (Jordan). 

Financial statements 

Notes to the consolidated financial statements continued 

4. Segmental reporting continued 

Generics segment includes West-Ward Columbus results. 

2016

Exceptional 

items and 

other 

adjustments

(note 5)

2016

Exceptional 

items and 

other 

adjustments

(note 5)

$m

2016

Exceptional 

items and 

other 

adjustments

(note 5)

$m

 – 

 (32)

 (32)

 (17)

 (49)

 – 

 – 

 – 

–

 –

$m

 – 

 (32)

 (32)

 (53)

 (85)

 (32)

 (117)

 – 

 9 

 (41)

 (149)

 28 

 (121)

 – 

 (121)

 (121)

2016 

Core 

results  

$m 

 604  

 (376) 

 228  

 (193) 

 35  

2016 

Core 

results 

$m 

 9  

 (6) 

 3  

 (5) 

 (2) 

2016 

Core  

results  

$m 

 1,950  

 (932) 

 1,018  

 (533) 

 485  

 (66) 

 419  

 –  

 3  

 (63) 

 359  

 (80) 

 279  

 3  

 276  

 279  

2016 

Reported

results 

$m

 604 

 (408)

 196 

 (210)

 (14)

2016 

Reported

results 

$m

 9 

 (6)

 3 

 (5)

 (2)

2016 

Reported

results 

$m

 1,950 

 (964)

 986 

 (586)

 400 

 (98)

 302 

 – 

12

 (104)

 210 

 (52)

 158 

 3 

 155 

 158 

2015 

Exceptional 

items and other 

adjustments 

 (note 5) 

2015 

Exceptional 

items and other 

adjustments 

 (note 5) 

$m 

 –  

 –  

 –  

 (2) 

 (2) 

$m 

 –  

 –  

 –  

 –  

 –  

$m 

 –  

 –  

 –  

 (16) 

 (16) 

 (12) 

 (28) 

 (7) 

 –  

 (2) 

 (37) 

 3  

 (34) 

 –  

 (34) 

 (34) 

2015

Core

results 

$m

 151 

 (62)

 89 

 (43)

 46 

2015

Core

results

$m

 9 

 (6)

 3 

 (8)

 (5)

 (622)

 818 

 (346)

 472 

 (63)

 409 

 (2)

 3 

 (55)

 355 

 (67)

 288 

 2 

 286 

 288 

2015  

Reported 

results  

$m 

 151  

 (62) 

 89  

 (45) 

 44  

2015  

Reported 

results  

$m 

 9  

 (6) 

 3  

 (8) 

 (5) 

 (622) 

 818  

 (362) 

 456  

 (75) 

 381  

 (9) 

 3  

 (57) 

 318  

 (64) 

 254  

 2  

 252  

 254  

2015

items and other 

2015 

Exceptional 

adjustments 

 (note 5) 

Core 

results 

$m

 1,440 

2015  

Reported 

results  

$m 

 1,440  

Year ended 31 December 2016 

Generics 

Revenue 

Cost of sales 

Gross profit 

Total operating expenses 

Segment result 

Year ended 31 December 2016 

Others 

Revenue 

Cost of sales 

Gross profit 

Total operating expenses 

Segment result 

Year ended 31 December 2016 

Group 

Revenue 

Cost of sales 

Gross profit 

Total operating expense 

Segment result 

Unallocated expenses 

Operating profit 

Loss/impairment of associates 

Finance income 

Finance expense 

Profit before tax 

Tax 

Profit for the year 

Attributable to: 

Non-controlling interests 

Equity holders of the parent 

related expenses. 

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4. Segmental reporting continued 

Segment assets and liabilities 2016
Additions to property, plant and equipment (cost)  
Acquisition of business property plant and equipment 
(note 43) 
Additions to intangible assets 
Acquisition of business intangible assets (note 43) 
Total property, plant and equipment and intangible assets 
(net book value)  
Depreciation and impairment of property, plant and 
equipment  
Amortisation, impairment and write-down of intangible 
assets (including software) 
Investment in associates and joint ventures 
Balance sheet 
Total assets 
Total liabilities 

Segment assets and liabilities 2015 

Additions to property, plant and equipment (cost)  
Remeasurement of property, plant and equipment* 
Additions to intangible assets 
Remeasurement of Intangible assets* 
Total property, plant and equipment and intangible assets 
(net book value)  
Depreciation and impairment 
Amortisation and impairment (including software) 
Investment in associates and joint ventures 
Balance sheet 
Total assets 
Total liabilities 

Branded
$m
 14 
–

Injectables
$m
 38 
 11 

Generics 
$m 
 56  
 447  

Corporate and 
others 
$m 
 10  
– 

Group
$m
 118 
 458 

 72 
 1,164 
 2,688 

 78 

 68 

 7 

Group
$m
 85 
 (1)
 56 
 (8)
 1,114 

 51 
 22 
 7 

 28  
 1,130  
 1,667  

 26  

 32  

– 

 3  
– 
 48  

 3  

– 

 7  

Generics 
$m 
 15  
– 
 8  
– 
 81  

Corporate and 
others 
$m 
 7  
– 
 2  
– 
 23  

 2,306  
 1,015  

 158  
 58  

 4,363 
 1,952 

 8  
 1  
– 

 165  
 309  

 2  
 1  
 7  

 495  
 86  

 2,597 
 1,245 

 1 
–
 397 

 21 

 10 

–

 1,019 
 475 

Branded
$m
 24 
–
 5 
–
 478 

 22 
 9 
–

 1,108 
 453 

 40 
 34 
 576 

 28 

 26 

–

 880 
 404 

Injectables
$m
 39 
 (1)
 41 
 (8)
 532 

 19 
 11 
–

 829 
 397 

*  Further to Bedford Laboratories (“Bedford”) acquisition in 2014, a reduction of $8 million was made to the provisional goodwill recognised on the 
acquisition of Bedford as a result of the adjustment to inventory, property, plant and equipment and deferred tax made prior to the end of the 
measurement period on 15 July 2015. 

The following table provides an analysis of the Group’s sales by geographical market, irrespective of the origin of the goods/services: 

United States 
Middle East and North Africa 
Europe and rest of the world 
United Kingdom 

The top selling markets were as below: 

United States 
Saudi Arabia 
Algeria 

2016 
$m 

 1,211  
 641  
 95  
 3  
 1,950  

2016 
$m 

 1,211  
 143  
 115  
 1,469  

2015
$m

 697 
 656 
 82 
 5 
 1,440 

2015
$m

 697 
 162 
 113 
 972 

Included in revenues arising from the Generics and Injectables segments are revenues of approximately $253 million (2015: $173 million) 
which arose from the Group’s largest customer which is in the United States. 

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5. Exceptional items and other adjustments 
Exceptional items and other adjustments are disclosed separately in the consolidated income statement to assist in the understanding of 
the Group’s core performance.  

Exceptional items 

Acquisition, integration and other costs 
Gain from sale of assets, net 
Inventory related adjustments 
Release of contingent liability  
Impairment of property, plant and equipment 
Impairment of product related intangible assets 
Write-down of products related intangible assets 
Severance costs 
Proceeds from legal claims 
Exceptional items included in operating profit 
Impairment of investment in associates 
Exceptional items included in profit 
Other adjustments 
Intangible amortisation other than software 
Remeasurement of contingent consideration, financial liability and asset, net 
Exceptional items and other adjustments 

2016 
$m 

 (41) 
 18  
 (27) 
 4  
 (10) 
 (6) 
 (18) 
– 
– 
 (80) 
– 
 (80) 

 (37) 
 (32) 
 (149) 

2015 
$m 

 (14) 
 6  
–  
–  
–  
–  
–  
 (6) 
 2  
 (12) 
 (7) 
 (19) 

 (16) 
 (2) 
 (37) 

Exceptional items: 
•  Acquisition, integration and other related costs are incurred in relation to the acquisition of West-Ward Columbus which was 
completed on 29 February 2016. Acquisition related expenses are included in the unallocated corporate expenses, while 
integration and other expenses are included in the general and administrative expense and cost of sales respectively. Acquisition 
related expenses mainly comprise third party consulting services, legal and professional fees, other costs represent severance and 
retention payments paid. 

•  Gain from sale of assets relates to the divestiture of certain products, and is included in other operating income. 

• 

Inventory related adjustments reflect the amortisation of the fair value uplift of the inventory acquired as part of West-Ward Columbus 
acquisition, and are included in cost of sales. 

•  Release of contingent liability is due to not achieving certain performance-related milestones in respect of a previous acquisition, and is 

included in other operating income. 

• 

• 

Impairment loss of property, plant and equipment relates to the write-off of machinery and equipment as a result of previous 
acquisition, and is included in other operating expenses. 

Impairment of product related intangible assets has been included in the research and development expenses. 

•  Write-down of product related intangible assets relates to the write-down of certain R&D elements associated with the co-development 

agreements entered into with third parties since 2011 and has been included in the research and development expenses. 

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5. Exceptional items and other adjustments 

Exceptional items and other adjustments are disclosed separately in the consolidated income statement to assist in the understanding of 

the Group’s core performance.  

Exceptional items 

Acquisition, integration and other costs 

Gain from sale of assets, net 

Inventory related adjustments 

Release of contingent liability  

Impairment of property, plant and equipment 

Impairment of product related intangible assets 

Write-down of products related intangible assets 

Severance costs 

Proceeds from legal claims 

Exceptional items included in operating profit 

Impairment of investment in associates 

Exceptional items included in profit 

Other adjustments 

Intangible amortisation other than software 

Remeasurement of contingent consideration, financial liability and asset, net 

Exceptional items and other adjustments 

Exceptional items: 

•  Acquisition, integration and other related costs are incurred in relation to the acquisition of West-Ward Columbus which was 

completed on 29 February 2016. Acquisition related expenses are included in the unallocated corporate expenses, while 

integration and other expenses are included in the general and administrative expense and cost of sales respectively. Acquisition 

related expenses mainly comprise third party consulting services, legal and professional fees, other costs represent severance and 

retention payments paid. 

•  Gain from sale of assets relates to the divestiture of certain products, and is included in other operating income. 

• 

Inventory related adjustments reflect the amortisation of the fair value uplift of the inventory acquired as part of West-Ward Columbus 

•  Release of contingent liability is due to not achieving certain performance-related milestones in respect of a previous acquisition, and is 

acquisition, and are included in cost of sales. 

included in other operating income. 

• 

• 

Impairment loss of property, plant and equipment relates to the write-off of machinery and equipment as a result of previous 

acquisition, and is included in other operating expenses. 

Impairment of product related intangible assets has been included in the research and development expenses. 

•  Write-down of product related intangible assets relates to the write-down of certain R&D elements associated with the co-development 

agreements entered into with third parties since 2011 and has been included in the research and development expenses. 

2016 

$m 

 (41) 

 18  

 (27) 

 4  

 (10) 

 (6) 

 (18) 

– 

– 

– 

 (80) 

 (80) 

 (37) 

 (32) 

 (149) 

2015 

$m 

 (14) 

 6  

–  

–  

–  

–  

–  

 (6) 

 2  

 (12) 

 (7) 

 (19) 

 (16) 

 (2) 

 (37) 

5. Exceptional items and other adjustments continued 
Other adjustments: 
•  Remeasurement of contingent consideration, financial liability and asset arising from acquisition represents the net difference resulting 
from the valuation of the liabilities and assets associated with the future contingent payments receivables in respect to West-Ward 
Columbus acquisition (note 43) in addition to the financial liability in relation to the co-development earnout payment agreement (note 
32). The remeasurement is included in finance cost/income. 

In previous periods exceptional items and other adjustments are related to the following: 

•  Acquisition and integration related costs were incurred in relation to the acquisition of West-Ward Columbus, which was closed on  
29 February 2016. Acquisition related expenses were included in the unallocated corporate expenses, while integration related 
expenses were included in the general and administrative expense. Acquisition related expenses mainly comprise third party consulting 
services, legal and professional fees. 

•  Gain from sale of the assets related to the sale of Bedford manufacturing facilities to Xellia Pharmaceuticals for a cash consideration  

of $30 million was included in other operating income. The gain is net of hibernation costs related to the assets. 

•  Severance costs related to restructuring of management teams mainly in MENA and were included in general and 

administrative expenses. 

•  Proceeds from legal claims refer to cash received in settlement of an indemnification claim in the US, which was included in other 

operating income. 

• 

Impairment of investment in associates represented the impairment of the remaining investment balance related to Unimark Remedies 
limited. Hikma’s share in Unimark Remedies Limited has been divested during 2016 for minimal value. 

•  Remeasurement of the financial liability in relation to the co-development earnout payment agreement represented the difference 

resulting from the valuation of the liabilities associated with the future earnout payments to be made (note 32). 

6. Profit for the year 
Profit for the year has been arrived at after charging: 

2016
Exceptional 
items and 
other 
adjustments
(note 5)
$m

 – 
 10 
 43 

24

 27 

 – 
 – 

2016 
Core 
 results  
$m 

 21  
 68  
 25  

 85  

 548  

 68  
 465  

2016 
Reported
results 
$m

 21 
 78 
 68 

 109 

 575 

 68 
 465 

Net foreign exchange losses 
Depreciation and impairment 
Amortisation and impairment  
(including software) 
Research and development (other than 
staff costs) 
Inventories: 
 Cost of inventories recognised as an 
expense 
 Write-down of inventories 
Staff costs (note 7) 

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2015 
Exceptional 
items and other 
adjustments 
 (note 5) 
$m 

2015 
Core 
results  
$m 

2015 
Reported
results 
$m

 6  
 51  
 6  

 17  

 367  

 29  
 356  

 –  
 –  
 16  

 –  

 –  

 –  
 6  

 6 
 51 
 22 

 17 

 367 

 29 
 362 

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6. Profit for the year continued 
On 12 May 2016 PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP was appointed and replaced Deloitte LLP. 

The Group 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 
Assurance services* 

Total audit and assurance fees 

- Tax compliance services 
- Tax advisory services 
- Other services** 
Total non-audit fees 
Total fees 

2016 
$m 
0.6 
1.6 
 2.2  
0.2 

 2.4  

 – 
 0.6  
 – 
 0.6  
 3.0  

2015 
$m 
0.4 
1.2 
1.6 
0.1 

1.7 

0.1 
0.3 
2.5 
2.9 
4.6 

*  Assurance services relate to review procedures in respect of the interim financial information. 
**  Other services include transaction services, in particular relating to West-Ward Columbus prospectus/class one circular. 

A description of the work of the Audit Committee is set out in the Audit Committee report on pages 84 to 90 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 
General and administrative 
Research and development 

Their aggregate remuneration comprised: 
Wages, salaries and bonuses 
Social security costs 
Post-employment benefits 
End of service indemnity 
Share-based payments (note 38) 
Car and housing allowances 
Health insurance 
Other costs and employee benefits 

2016 
Number 
 4,904  
 2,147  
 992  
 296  
 8,339  

2016 
$m 

 320  
 29  
 16  
 6  
 22  
 17  
 32  
 23  
 465  

2015 
Number 
 3,896  
 2,164  
 865  
 264  
 7,189  

2015 
$m 

 247  
 22  
 7  
 14  
 15  
 19  
 19  
 19  
 362  

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6. Profit for the year continued 

On 12 May 2016 PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP was appointed and replaced Deloitte LLP. 

The Group 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  

*  Assurance services relate to review procedures in respect of the interim financial information. 

**  Other services include transaction services, in particular relating to West-Ward Columbus prospectus/class one circular. 

A description of the work of the Audit Committee is set out in the Audit Committee report on pages 84 to 90 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: 

Total audit fees 

Assurance services* 

Total audit and assurance fees 

- Tax compliance services 

- Tax advisory services 

- Other services** 

Total non-audit fees 

Total fees 

Production 

Sales and marketing 

General and administrative 

Research and development 

Their aggregate remuneration comprised: 

Wages, salaries and bonuses 

Social security costs 

Post-employment benefits 

End of service indemnity 

Share-based payments (note 38) 

Car and housing allowances 

Health insurance 

Other costs and employee benefits 

8. Other operating expenses (net) 

Other operating expense 
Other operating income 

2016
Exceptional 
items and 
other 
adjustments 
(note 5)
$m

 (10)
 22 
 12 

2016 
Core  
results  
$m 

 (97) 
 16  
 (81) 

2016 
Reported
results 
$m

 (107)
 38 
 (69)

2015 
Exceptional 
items and other 
adjustments 
(note 5) 
$m 

2015 
Core  
results  
$m 

 (54) 
 17  
 (37) 

 (5) 
 13  
 8  

2015 
Reported
results 
$m

 (59)
 30 
 (29)

Core other operating expenses consist mainly of write-down of inventories (note 19) and foreign exchange losses. 

Core other operating income consists mainly of foreign exchange gains, proceeds from legal claims and other product – related income. 

9. Finance income 

Interest income 
Remeasurement of contingent 
consideration, financial liability  
and asset, net 
Other financial income 

10. Finance expense 

Interest on bank overdrafts and loans 
Interest on Eurobond 
Remeasurement of contingent 
consideration, financial liability  
and asset, net 
Other bank charges 
Net foreign exchange loss 

2016
Exceptional 
items and 
other 
adjustments
(note 5)
$m
–

2016 
Reported
results 
$m
 2 

2015 
Exceptional 
items and other 
adjustments 
 (note 5) 
$m 
 –  

2015 
Core  
results  
$m 
 2  

2015 
Reported
results 
$m
 2 

 9 
–
 9 

 9 
 1 
 12 

 –  
 1  
 3  

 –  
 –  
 –  

 – 
 1 
 3 

2016
Exceptional 
items and 
other 
adjustments
(note 5)
$m
–
–

41 
–
–
 41 

2016 
Reported
results 
$m
26
22

41 
13
2
 104 

2015 
Exceptional 
items and 
other 
adjustments 
 (note 5) 
$m 
 –  
 –  

2 
 –  
 –  
 2  

2015 
Core  
results  
$m 
24 
16 

 –  
15 
 –  
 55  

2015 
Reported
results 
$m
 24 
 16 

 2 
 15 
 – 
 57 

2016 
Core  
results  
$m 
 2  

– 
 1  
 3  

2016 
Core  
results  
$m 
26 
22 

– 
13 
2 
 63  

2016 

$m 

0.6 

1.6 

 2.2  

0.2 

 2.4  

 0.6  

 – 

 – 

 0.6  

 3.0  

2015 

$m 

0.4 

1.2 

1.6 

0.1 

1.7 

0.1 

0.3 

2.5 

2.9 

4.6 

2016 

Number 

 4,904  

 2,147  

 992  

 296  

 8,339  

2015 

Number 

 3,896  

 2,164  

 865  

 264  

 7,189  

2016 

$m 

2015 

$m 

 320  

 247  

 29  

 16  

 6  

 22  

 17  

 32  

 23  

 22  

 7  

 14  

 15  

 19  

 19  

 19  

 465  

 362  

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11. Tax 

Current tax: 

Foreign tax 
Adjustments to prior year 

Deferred tax (note 17): 

Current year 
Adjustments to prior year 

2016 
$m 

 115  
 2  

 (57) 
 (8) 

2015 
$m 

 68  
 (1) 

 (5) 
 2  

UK corporation tax is calculated at 20.0% (2015: 20.3%) of the estimated assessable profit made in the UK for the year. 

The Group incurred a tax expense of $52 million (2015: $64 million). The effective tax rate is 24.8%, (2015: 20.1%). The increase in  
the effective tax rate reflects increased earnings in higher taxed jurisdictions, particularly in the US where the federal corporate tax rate  
is 35.0%. 

Taxation for all 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 20. 0% (2015: 20.3%) 
Profits taxed at different rates 
Permanent differences 
– non taxable income 
– non deductible expenditures 
– adjustment on intercompany stock 
– Other 
State and local taxes 
Temporary differences for which no benefit is recognised 
Change in provision for uncertain tax positions 
Unremitted earnings 
Prior year adjustments 
Tax expense for the year 

2016 
$m 
 210  
 42  
 13  

 (17) 
 13  
 (14) 
 (1) 
 2  
 13  
5 
 2  
 (6) 
 52  

2015 
$m 
 318  
 64  
 (16) 

 (17) 
 6  
 4  
 (1) 
 1  
 11  
 11  
– 
 1  
 64  

The format of the 2016 tax reconciliation has been expanded to clarify the reconciling items. For consistency, we have re-classified the 
2015 comparatives using the same methodology. 

Profit taxed at different tax rates relates to profits arising in overseas jurisdictions where the tax rate differs from the UK statutory rate. 

Permanent differences relate to items which are non-taxable or no tax relief is ever likely to be due. The major items are differences in 
GAAP between IFRS and local territory GAAP, expenses and income disallowed where they are covered by statutory exemptions, foreign 
exchange differences in some territories and statutory reliefs such as R&D and manufacturing tax credits. 

Temporary differences for which no benefit is recognised includes items on which it is not possible to book deferred tax and comprise 
mainly of the impact of creating / (utilising) unrecognised temporary differences. 

The change in provision for uncertain provisions relates to the provisions the Group takes in the event of a revenue authority successfully 
taking an adverse view of the positions adopted by the Group in 2016 and primarily relates to a transfer pricing adjustment. 

Changes in deferred tax arise where a difference arises in the timing of the tax and accounting treatment of items. 

Prior year adjustments include differences between the tax liability recorded in the tax returns submitted for previous years and estimated 
tax provision reported in a prior period’s financial statements. This category also includes adjustments (favourable or adverse) in respect of 
uncertain tax positions following agreement of the tax returns with the relevant tax authorities. 

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UK corporation tax is calculated at 20.0% (2015: 20.3%) of the estimated assessable profit made in the UK for the year. 

The Group incurred a tax expense of $52 million (2015: $64 million). The effective tax rate is 24.8%, (2015: 20.1%). The increase in  

the effective tax rate reflects increased earnings in higher taxed jurisdictions, particularly in the US where the federal corporate tax rate  

is 35.0%. 

Taxation for all 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: 

11. Tax 

Current tax: 

Foreign tax 

Adjustments to prior year 

Deferred tax (note 17): 

Current year 

Adjustments to prior year 

Profit before tax 

Tax at the UK corporation tax rate of 20. 0% (2015: 20.3%) 

Profits taxed at different rates 

Permanent differences 

– non taxable income 

– non deductible expenditures 

– adjustment on intercompany stock 

– Other 

State and local taxes 

Temporary differences for which no benefit is recognised 

Change in provision for uncertain tax positions 

Unremitted earnings 

Prior year adjustments 

Tax expense for the year 

2016 

$m 

 115  

 2  

 (57) 

 (8) 

2016 

$m 

 210  

 42  

 13  

 (17) 

 13  

 (14) 

 (1) 

 2  

 13  

5 

 2  

 (6) 

 52  

2015 

$m 

 68  

 (1) 

 (5) 

 2  

2015 

$m 

 318  

 64  

 (16) 

 (17) 

 6  

 4  

 (1) 

 1  

 11  

 11  

– 

 1  

 64  

12. Dividends on ordinary shares 

Amounts recognised as distributions to equity holders in the year: 
Final dividend for the year ended 31 December 2015 of 21.0 cents (2014: 15.0 cents) per share 
Interim dividend for the year ended 31 December 2016 of 11.0 cents (2015: 11.0) per share 
Special final dividend for the year ended 31 December 2014 of 6.0 cents 

2016 
$m 

 51  
 26  
– 
 77  

2015
$m

 30 
 22 
 12 
 64 

The proposed final dividend for the year ended 31 December 2016 is 22.0 cents (2015: 21.0 cents). 

The proposed final dividend is subject to approval by shareholders at the Annual General Meeting on 19 May 2017 and has not been 
included as a liability in these financial statements. Based on the number of shares in issue at 31 December 2016 (239,955,000), the 
unrecognised liability is $53 million. 

13. Earnings per share 
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. Core basic earnings 
per share and Core diluted earnings per share are intended to highlight the Core results of the Group before exceptional items and other 
adjustments. A reconciliation of the reported and core earnings used is also set out below: 

2016
Exceptional 
items and 
other 
adjustments
(note 5)
$m

2016 
Core 
 results  
$m 

2016 
Reported
results 
$m

2015 
Exceptional 
items and other 
adjustments 
 (note 5) 
$m 

2015 
Core 
results  
$m 

2015 
Reported
results 
$m

 276  

 (121)

 155 

 286  

 (34) 

 252 

Earnings for the purposes of basic and 
diluted earnings per share being 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  

Number 
‘m 
 233  

 1  
 234  

Number
‘m
 199 

 2 
 201 

Temporary differences for which no benefit is recognised includes items on which it is not possible to book deferred tax and comprise 

mainly of the impact of creating / (utilising) unrecognised temporary differences. 

Basic 
Diluted  

The change in provision for uncertain provisions relates to the provisions the Group takes in the event of a revenue authority successfully 

taking an adverse view of the positions adopted by the Group in 2016 and primarily relates to a transfer pricing adjustment. 

Changes in deferred tax arise where a difference arises in the timing of the tax and accounting treatment of items. 

Prior year adjustments include differences between the tax liability recorded in the tax returns submitted for previous years and estimated 

tax provision reported in a prior period’s financial statements. This category also includes adjustments (favourable or adverse) in respect of 

uncertain tax positions following agreement of the tax returns with the relevant tax authorities. 

2016 
 Core earnings 
per share 
Cents 
118.5 
117.9 

2016
Reported
 Earnings per 
share
Cents
66.5
66.2

2015 
Core earnings 
per share 
Cents 
143.7 
142.3 

2015
Reported 
Earnings per 
share
Cents
126.6
125.4

The format of the 2016 tax reconciliation has been expanded to clarify the reconciling items. For consistency, we have re-classified the 

2015 comparatives using the same methodology. 

Profit taxed at different tax rates relates to profits arising in overseas jurisdictions where the tax rate differs from the UK statutory rate. 

Permanent differences relate to items which are non-taxable or no tax relief is ever likely to be due. The major items are differences in 

GAAP between IFRS and local territory GAAP, expenses and income disallowed where they are covered by statutory exemptions, foreign 

exchange differences in some territories and statutory reliefs such as R&D and manufacturing tax credits. 

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14. Intangible assets 

Goodwill
$m

 Customer 
relationships  
$m 

Product-related 
intangibles
$m

Trade names
$m

Marketing 
rights and 
others
$m

Software 
$m 

Cost  
Balance at 1 January 
2015  
Additions  
Remeasurement* 
Translation adjustments  
Balance at 1 January 
2016  
Additions  
Acquisition of 
subsidiaries (note 43)  
Write-down (note 5)  
Disposals  
Translation adjustments  
Balance at 31 
December 2016  
Amortisation  
Balance at 1 January 
2015  
Charge for the year  
Impairment (note 5)  
Translation adjustments  
Balance at 1 January 
2016  
Charge for the year  
Adjustments to 
beginning balance  
Impairment  
Translation adjustments  
Balance at 31 
December 2016  
Carrying amount  
At 31 December 2016  
At 31 December 2015  

 315 

 – 
 (8)
 (14)
 293 

 – 
 420 

 – 
 (30)
 683 

 (1)

 – 
 – 
 – 
 (1)

 – 
 – 

 – 
 – 
 (1)

 682 
 292 

 75  

 –  
 –  
 (6) 
 69  

 –  
 –  

 –  
 (8) 
 61  

 (33) 

 (5) 
 –  
 3  
 (35) 

 (5) 
 –  

 –  
 4  
 (36) 

 25  
 34  

 256 

 35 
 – 
 (4)
 287 

 18 
 743 

 (18)
 (5)
 (19)
 1,006 

 (42)

 (10)
 (2)
 2 
 (52)

 (30)
 (2)

 (6)
 3 
 (87)

 919 
 235 

 10 

 – 
 – 
 (1)
 9 

 – 
 – 

 – 
 – 
 9 

 (2)

 – 
 – 
 – 
 (2)

 (1)
 – 

 – 
 – 
 (3)

 6 
 7 

 17 

 2 
 – 
 (1)
 18 

 19 
 – 

 (1)
 – 
 36 

 (8)

 (1)
 – 
 – 
 (9)

 (1)
 2 

 – 
 – 
 (8)

 28 
 9 

 34  

 19  
 –  
 (1) 
 52  

 35  
 1  

 –  
 (1) 
 87  

 (19) 

 (4) 
 –  
 1  
 (22) 

 (7) 
 –  

 –  
 1  
 (28) 

 59  
 30  

Total 
$m 

 707  

 56  
 (8) 
 (27) 
 728  

 72  
 1,164  

 (18) 
 (6) 
 (58) 
 1,882  

 (105) 

 (20) 
 (2) 
 6  
 (121) 

 (44) 
 –  

 (6) 
 8  
 (163) 

 1,719  
 607  

*  Further to Bedford Laboratories (Bedford) acquisition in 2014, a reduction of $8 million was made to the provisional goodwill recognised on the acquisition 
of Bedford as a result of the adjustment to inventory, property plant and equipment and deferred tax made prior to the end of the measurement period on 
15 July 2015. 

As at 31 December 2016, the Group had intangible assets under development amounting to $604 million (2015: $156 million) which are 
not subject to amortisation until ready for use. Within the balance, there is $496 million in relation to West-Ward Columbus acquisition. 

The Group tests the product-related intangible assets under development for impairment annually using five-year projected cash flows 
based on sales growth rates, profit margin discounted at discount rates consistent with the Group WACC and adjusted where appropriate. 

The majority of the Group’s product-related intangible assets are marketed in the US region, and the carrying values of individually 
significant assets within the product-related intangibles are presented below. 

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$m 
 –  

2016 
$m 
 306  

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 Customer 

Product-related 

Goodwill

relationships  

intangibles

Trade names

Marketing 

rights and 

others

$m

Software 

$m 

$m

 315 

 – 

 (8)

 (14)

 293 

 – 

 420 

 – 

 (30)

 683 

 (1)

 – 

 – 

 – 

 (1)

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 (1)

 682 

 292 

$m 

 75  

 –  

 –  

 (6) 

 69  

 –  

 –  

 –  

 (8) 

 61  

 (33) 

 (5) 

 –  

 3  

 (35) 

 (5) 

 –  

 –  

 4  

 (36) 

 25  

 34  

 1,006 

$m

 256 

 35 

 – 

 (4)

 287 

 18 

 743 

 (18)

 (5)

 (19)

 (42)

 (10)

 (2)

 2 

 (52)

 (30)

 (2)

 (6)

 3 

 (87)

 919 

 235 

$m

 10 

 – 

 – 

 (1)

 9 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 9 

 (2)

 – 

 – 

 – 

 (2)

 (1)

 – 

 – 

 – 

 (3)

 6 

 7 

 17 

 2 

 – 

 (1)

 18 

 19 

 – 

 (1)

 – 

 36 

 (8)

 (1)

 – 

 – 

 (9)

 (1)

 2 

 – 

 – 

 (8)

 28 

 9 

Total 

$m 

 707  

 56  

 (8) 

 (27) 

 728  

 72  

 1,164  

 (18) 

 (6) 

 (58) 

 1,882  

 (105) 

 (20) 

 (2) 

 6  

 (121) 

 (44) 

 –  

 (6) 

 8  

 (163) 

 1,719  

 607  

 34  

 19  

 –  

 (1) 

 52  

 35  

 1  

 –  

 (1) 

 87  

 (19) 

 (4) 

 –  

 1  

 (22) 

 (7) 

 –  

 –  

 1  

 (28) 

 59  

 30  

As at 31 December 

2016 

$m 

 306  

2015 

$m 

 –  

*  Further to Bedford Laboratories (Bedford) acquisition in 2014, a reduction of $8 million was made to the provisional goodwill recognised on the acquisition 

of Bedford as a result of the adjustment to inventory, property plant and equipment and deferred tax made prior to the end of the measurement period on 

As at 31 December 2016, the Group had intangible assets under development amounting to $604 million (2015: $156 million) which are 

not subject to amortisation until ready for use. Within the balance, there is $496 million in relation to West-Ward Columbus acquisition. 

The Group tests the product-related intangible assets under development for impairment annually using five-year projected cash flows 

based on sales growth rates, profit margin discounted at discount rates consistent with the Group WACC and adjusted where appropriate. 

The majority of the Group’s product-related intangible assets are marketed in the US region, and the carrying values of individually 

significant assets within the product-related intangibles are presented below. 

Balance at 1 January 

Cost  

2015  

Additions  

Remeasurement* 

Translation adjustments  

Balance at 1 January 

2016  

Additions  

Acquisition of 

subsidiaries (note 43)  

Write-down (note 5)  

Disposals  

Translation adjustments  

Balance at 31 

December 2016  

Amortisation  

Balance at 1 January 

2015  

Charge for the year  

Impairment (note 5)  

Translation adjustments  

Balance at 1 January 

2016  

Charge for the year  

Adjustments to 

beginning balance  

Impairment  

Translation adjustments  

Balance at 31 

December 2016  

Carrying amount  

At 31 December 2016  

At 31 December 2015  

15 July 2015. 

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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: 

Branded 

Injectables: 
- MSI 
- Bedford 

West-Ward Columbus 

Oncology* 
Total 

As at 31 December
2015
$m
 187 

2016 
$m 
 164  

 75  
 32  
 43  

 407  

 36  
 682  

 75 
 32 
 43 

– 

 30 
 292 

*  EUP CGU is included within Oncology. 

The Group tests goodwill annually for impairment or more frequently if there are indications that goodwill may be impaired. 

Details related to the discounted cash flow models used in the impairment tests of CGUs are as follows: 

Valuation basis 

Key assumptions 

Determination of assumptions 

Higher of fair value less costs of disposal and value in use  

Sales growth rates  
Profit margins  
Terminal growth rate  
Discount rate  
Growth rates are internal forecasts based on both internal and external market information.  
Margins reflect past experience, adjusted for expected changes. 
Terminal growth rates based on management’s estimate of future long–term average growth rates. 
Discount rates based on Group WACC, adjusted where appropriate.  

Period of specific projected  
cash flows 
Terminal growth rate  
and discount rate 

5 years 

Branded 
MSI 
Bedford 
West-Ward Columbus 
Oncology 

Terminal 
growth rate 
(perpetuity) 
2% 
2% 
2% 
2% 
2% 

Pre–tax 
discount rate 

16%* 
13% 
13% 
17%** 
12% 

*  Branded discount rate is blended according to the operating profits of the associated market/country included in the cash flows of the CGU. 
**  A higher discount rate was used for West-Ward Columbus to account for the additional uncertainties assumed in the higher growth rates being reflected in 

the financial projections, given the historical financial performance. 

The Group has conducted a sensitivity analysis on the impairment of each CGU’s carrying value. Whilst the headroom* varies for each 
CGU, the CGU with the least relative headroom is West-Ward Columbus. There is a reasonably possible chance that changes to the key 
assumptions could result in impairment. The most uncertain assumptions are sales and the discount rate. The discount rate is expected to 
reduce over time as any risk-premium associated with the acquisition should reduce. Also, any change in expected product launch dates is 
likely to result in potential operational changes which could mitigate any potential impairment charges. 

Whilst there is some uncertainty regarding the short-term impact of the political events in the MENA, the Group does not consider that the 
likelihood of impairment losses in the long-term has increased. 

*  Headroom is defined as the excess of, the higher of fair value and the value in use, compared to the carrying value of a CGU. 

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14. Intangible assets continued 
Other intangible assets 
Amortisation of all intangible assets with finite useful lives is charged on a straight-line basis. 

Customer relationships: Customer relationships represent the value attributed to the existing direct customers that the Group acquired 
on the acquisition of subsidiaries. The customer relationships have an average estimated useful life of 15 years (2015: 15 years). 

Product related intangibles: Product related intangibles include two types: 

a.   Product files and under-licenced products: The estimated useful life varies from five to sixteen years (2015: five to fifteen years). 

b.  In process product files: Mainly represents files acquired from Bedford and West-Ward Columbus that are not yet ready for use. 

Trade name: Trade names were mainly recognised on the acquisition of Hikma Germany GmbH (Germany) and Promopharm. 

The trade name recognised on the acquisition of Hikma Germany GmbH (Germany) has an indefinite economic useful life. The carrying 
value of Hikma Germany GmbH (Germany) trade name is $4 million (2015: $5 million). The trade names recognised on the acquisition of 
promopharm have useful lives of 10 years. 

Marketing rights and others 
a.  Marketing rights: are amortised over their useful lives commencing in the year in which the rights are ready for use. 

b.  Other acquisition related: This mainly represents intangible assets recognised on the acquisition of Thymoorgan, which relate to its 
specialist manufacturing capabilities. The estimated useful life varies from 12 years to an indefinite useful life. The carrying value of 
assets with indefinite lives is $1 million (2015: $1 million). 

Software: Software intangibles mainly represent the Enterprise Resource Planning solutions that are being implemented in different 
operations across the Group in addition to other software applications. The software has an average estimated useful life varies from three 
to five years. 

As at 31 December 2016, the Group had entered into contractual commitments for the acquisition of intangible assets of $19 million 
(2015: $49 million). 

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14. Intangible assets continued 

Other intangible assets 

Amortisation of all intangible assets with finite useful lives is charged on a straight-line basis. 

Customer relationships: Customer relationships represent the value attributed to the existing direct customers that the Group acquired 

on the acquisition of subsidiaries. The customer relationships have an average estimated useful life of 15 years (2015: 15 years). 

Product related intangibles: Product related intangibles include two types: 

a.   Product files and under-licenced products: The estimated useful life varies from five to sixteen years (2015: five to fifteen years). 

b.  In process product files: Mainly represents files acquired from Bedford and West-Ward Columbus that are not yet ready for use. 

Trade name: Trade names were mainly recognised on the acquisition of Hikma Germany GmbH (Germany) and Promopharm. 

The trade name recognised on the acquisition of Hikma Germany GmbH (Germany) has an indefinite economic useful life. The carrying 

value of Hikma Germany GmbH (Germany) trade name is $4 million (2015: $5 million). The trade names recognised on the acquisition of 

promopharm have useful lives of 10 years. 

Marketing rights and others 

a.  Marketing rights: are amortised over their useful lives commencing in the year in which the rights are ready for use. 

b.  Other acquisition related: This mainly represents intangible assets recognised on the acquisition of Thymoorgan, which relate to its 

specialist manufacturing capabilities. The estimated useful life varies from 12 years to an indefinite useful life. The carrying value of 

assets with indefinite lives is $1 million (2015: $1 million). 

Software: Software intangibles mainly represent the Enterprise Resource Planning solutions that are being implemented in different 

operations across the Group in addition to other software applications. The software has an average estimated useful life varies from three 

As at 31 December 2016, the Group had entered into contractual commitments for the acquisition of intangible assets of $19 million 

to five years. 

(2015: $49 million). 

15. Property, plant and equipment 

Cost 
Balance at 1 January 2015 
Additions 
Remeasurement* 
Disposals 
Transfers 
Translation adjustment 
Balance at 1 January 2016 
Additions 
Acquisition of subsidiaries (note 43) 
Adjustments to beginning balance 
Disposals 
Transfers 
Translation adjustment 
Balance at 31 December 2016 
Accumulated depreciation 
Balance at 1 January 2015  
Charge for the year  
Disposals  
Impairment 
Translation adjustment  
Balance at 1 January 2016  
Charge for the year  
Adjustments to beginning balance 
Disposals  
Impairment (note 5) 
Translation adjustment 
Balance at 31 December 2016  
Carrying amount  
At 31 December 2016  
At 31 December 2015 

 Land and 
buildings 
$m

 Machinery 
and 
equipment 
$m

 Vehicles, 
Fixtures and 
equipment  
$m 

 Projects under 
construction  
$m 

 302 
 8 
 – 
 (11)
 12 
 (13)
 298 
 8 
 180 
 – 
 – 
 64 
 (20)
 530 

 (64)
 (11)
 – 
 – 
 5 
 (70)
 (18)
 – 
 – 
 – 
 4 
 (84)

 446 
 228 

 364 
 6 
 – 
 (17)
 24 
 (17)
 360 
 7 
 144 
 8 
 (3)
 44 
 (21)
 539 

 (186)
 (30)
 9 
 – 
 9 
 (198)
 (39)
 (7)
 2 
 (10)
 10 
 (242)

 297 
 162 

 84  
 5  
 (1) 
 (8) 
 8  
 (4) 
 84  
 6  
 9  
 –  
 (1) 
 9  
 (9) 
 98  

 (54) 
 (9) 
 7  
 –  
 3  
 (53) 
 (11) 
 –  
 2  
 –  
 5  
 (57) 

 41  
 31  

 71  
 66  
 –  
 (1) 
 (44) 
 (2) 
 90  
 97  
 125  
 2  
 (1) 
 (117) 
 (4) 
 192  

 (3) 
 –  
 –  
 (1) 
 –  
 (4) 
 –  
 (3) 
 –  
 –  
 –  
 (7) 

 185  
 86  

 Total 
$m

 821 
 85 
 (1)
 (37)
 – 
 (36)
 832 
 118 
 458 
 10 
 (5)
 – 
 (54)
 1,359 

 (307)
 (50)
 16 
 (1)
 17 
 (325)
 (68)
 (10)
 4 
 (10)
 19 
 (390)

 969 
 507 

Land is not subject to depreciation 
*  Further to Bedford Laboratories (Bedford) acquisition in 2014, a reduction of $8 million was made to the provisional goodwill recognised on the acquisition 
of Bedford as a result of the adjustment to inventory, property plant and equipment and deferred tax made prior to the end of the measurement period  
on 15 July 2015. 

The net book value of the Group’s property, plant and equipment includes an amount of $6 million (2015: $8 million) in respect of assets 
held under finance lease. 

As at 31 December 2016, the Group had pledged property, plant and equipment having a carrying value of $42 million (2015: $45 million) 
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, Germany and Tunisia (2015: Portugal, Germany and Tunisia). 

As at 31 December 2016, the Group had entered into contractual commitments for the acquisition of property, plant and equipment 
amounting to $9 million (2015: $9 million). 

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16. Investments in associates and joint ventures 
The Group’s share in Hubei Haosun Pharmaceutical Co Ltd (China) is 30.1% at 31 December 2016 (31 December 2015: 30.1%) with an 
investment balance of $4 million at 31 December 2016 (31 December 2015: $4 million), 

The Group’s share of the results of Hubei Haosun Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd is $nil (2015: share of the results of Unimark Remedies Limited 
and Hubei Haosun Pharmaceutical Co Ltd is a loss of $2million). 

In previous periods, the Group impaired the remaining investment balance related to Unimark Remedies Limited of $7 million which was 
due to the continuous financial difficulties. Hikma’s share in Unimark Remedies Limited has been divested during 2016 for minimal value. 

The below represents the Group’s share of the result of Hikma Cure and Hubei Haosun Pharmaceutical Co Ltd. which is included in the 
consolidated income statement. 

Balance at 1 January 
Share of loss 
Impairment of investment (note 5) 
Balance at 31 December 

For the year ended 31 December 2016
Joint  
ventures 
$m 
 3  
–  
–  
 3  

Associates
$m
 4 
– 
– 
 4 

Total
$m
 7 
– 
– 
 7 

For the year ended 31 December 2015 
Joint 
ventures
$m
 3 
 – 
 – 
 3 

Associates 
$m 
 13  
 (2) 
 (7) 
 4  

Total 
$m 
 16  
 (2) 
 (7) 
 7  

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 revenue 
Net loss 
Group’s share of loss of associates 

As at  
31 December 
2016 
$m 
 15  
 5  
 10  
 3  

As at  
31 December 
2015 
$m 
 214  
 160  
 54  
 13  

For the  
year ended  
31 December 
2016 
$m 
 4  
– 
– 

For the  
year ended  
31 December 
2015 
$m 
 49  
 (23) 
 (2) 

17. Deferred tax 
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 
2015 
$m 

2016 
$m 
 (15) 
 172  
 157  

 (21) 
 70  
 49  

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16. Investments in associates and joint ventures 

The Group’s share in Hubei Haosun Pharmaceutical Co Ltd (China) is 30.1% at 31 December 2016 (31 December 2015: 30.1%) with an 

investment balance of $4 million at 31 December 2016 (31 December 2015: $4 million), 

The Group’s share of the results of Hubei Haosun Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd is $nil (2015: share of the results of Unimark Remedies Limited 

and Hubei Haosun Pharmaceutical Co Ltd is a loss of $2million). 

In previous periods, the Group impaired the remaining investment balance related to Unimark Remedies Limited of $7 million which was 

due to the continuous financial difficulties. Hikma’s share in Unimark Remedies Limited has been divested during 2016 for minimal value. 

The below represents the Group’s share of the result of Hikma Cure and Hubei Haosun Pharmaceutical Co Ltd. which is included in the 

consolidated income statement. 

Balance at 1 January 

Share of loss 

Impairment of investment (note 5) 

Balance at 31 December 

For the year ended 31 December 2016

For the year ended 31 December 2015 

ventures 

Associates

ventures

Associates 

Total 

Joint  

$m 

 3  

–  

–  

 3  

$m

 4 

– 

– 

 4 

Total

$m

 7 

– 

– 

 7 

Joint 

$m

 3 

 – 

 – 

 3 

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 revenue 

Net loss 

Group’s share of loss of associates 

17. Deferred tax 

offset) for financial reporting purposes: 

Deferred tax liabilities 

Deferred tax assets 

Certain deferred tax assets and liabilities have been appropriately offset. The following is the analysis of the deferred tax balances (after 

$m 

 13  

 (2) 

 (7) 

 4  

As at  

2016 

$m 

 15  

 5  

 10  

 3  

2016 

$m 

 4  

– 

– 

2016 

$m 

 (15) 

 172  

 157  

31 December 

31 December 

For the  

For the  

year ended  

year ended  

31 December 

31 December 

As at 31 December 

$m 

 16  

 (2) 

 (7) 

 7  

As at  

2015 

$m 

 214  

 160  

 54  

 13  

2015 

$m 

 49  

 (23) 

 (2) 

2015 

$m 

 (21) 

 70  

 49  

17. Deferred tax continued 

The following are the major deferred tax liabilities and assets recognised by the Group and movements thereon during the current and 
prior reporting years. 

Tax losses 
$m 
 4  
 1  
– 
– 
 (1) 
 4  
 2  
– 
– 
 6  

Deferred R&D 
costs
$m
 1 
–
–
–
–
 1 
–
–
–
 1 

Other short-
term 
temporary 
differences*
$m
 77 
 (3)
–
–
–
 74 
 70 
 61 
 (3)
 202 

Amortisable 
assets
$m
 (20)
 1 
–
–
 1 
 (18)
 10 
 (20)
 5 
 (23)

Fixed assets 
$m 
 (22) 
 6  
– 
 2  
 1  
 (13) 
 (16) 
 (2) 
 2  
 (29) 

Share-based 
payments 
$m 
 2  
– 
 (1) 
– 
– 
 1  
 (1) 
– 
– 
– 

Total
$m
 42 
 5 
 (1)
 2 
 1 
 49 
 65 
 39 
 4 
 157 

At 1 January 2015 
Credit/(Charge) to income 
(Charge) to equity 
Remeasurement ** 
Exchange differences 
At 1 January 2016 
Credit/(Charge) to income 
Acquisition of subsidiary (note 43)
Exchange differences 
At 31 December 2016 

*  The other short-term temporary differences primarily relate to charge backs, product returns and unrealised intercompany profits in the US. 
**  Further to Bedford Laboratories (“Bedford”) acquisition in 2014, a reduction of $8 million was made to the provisional goodwill recognised on the 

acquisition of Bedford as a result of the adjustment to inventory, property plant and equipment and deferred tax made prior to the end of the measurement 
period on 15 July 2015. 

No deferred tax asset has been recognised on temporary differences totalling $189 million (2015: $164 million) due to the unpredictability 
of the related future profit streams. $167 million of these temporary differences relate to losses on which no deferred tax is recognised. 
None of these losses are expected to expire. 

We have recognised a deferred tax liability on temporary differences relating to the unremitted earnings of overseas subsidiaries of $2 
million (2015: nil). No deferred tax liability has been recognised on the remaining unremitted earnings of $208 million (2015: $122 million), 
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. 

18. Financial and other non-current assets 

Price adjustment receivable (note 43) 
Available-for-sale investments 
Other non-current asset 

As at 31 December

2016 
$m 

3  
 7  
 38  
 48  

2015
$m

– 
 2 
 44 
 46 

Price adjustment receivable represents the non-current portion of the total contingent receivable of $118 million in relation of West-
Ward Columbus acquisition (note 30 and 43). During the year, the Group received $82 million in cash as part of certain working capital, 
milestones and other receivables. 

Available-for-sale investments include investments of $6 million in two venture capital companies through the Group’s venture capital 
arm “Hikma international ventures developments LLC”. 

Other non-current assets mainly represent advance payments made to acquire both products and product related technologies from 
third parties. During the year, any payments related to product related technologies were reclassified to intangible assets while any 
payments related to products will be reclassified to inventory once received. 

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19. Inventories 

Finished goods 
Work-in-progress 
Raw and packing materials 
Goods in transit 
Spare parts 

Inventories are stated net of provision as follows: 

Provisions against inventory 

20. Trade and other receivables 

Trade receivables  
Prepayments 
VAT and sales tax recoverable 
Employee advances 

As at 31 December 
2015 
$m 
 55  
 33  
 144  
 11  
 8  
 251  

2016 
$m 
 120  
 73  
 229  
 18  
 19  
 459  

` 

As at 31 
December 
2015
$m
 47 

Additions
$m
 70 

Utilisation
$m
 (50)

Translation 
adjustments 
$m 
 (2) 

As at 31 
December 
2016 
$m 
 65  

As at 31 December 
2015 
$m 
 432  
 39  
 15  
 2  
 488  

2016 
$m 
 699  
 44  
 14  
 2  
 759  

Trade receivables are stated net of provisions for chargebacks and doubtful debts as follows: 

Chargebacks and other allowances 
Doubtful debts 

As at 31 
December 
2015 
$m 
 85  
 43  
 128  

Additions
$m
 1,575 
 12 
 1,587 

Utilisation
$m
 (1,563)
–
 (1,563)

Translation 
adjustments
$m
–
 (1)
 (1)

Acquisition of 
subsidiaries 
$m 
 164  
– 
 164  

As at 31 
December 
2016 
$m 
 261  
 54  
 315  

The following table provides a summary of the age of trade receivables: 

Not past due 
on the 
reporting date
$m

less than 90 
days 
$m 

between 91 
and 180 days
$m

between 181 
and 360 days Over one year
$m

$m

Past due

 841 

 70  

 841 

 70  

 13 

 13 

 24 

 24 

 12 

 12 

At 31 December 2016 
Total trade receivables as 
at 31 December 2016 
Related allowance for 
doubtful debts 

Chargebacks and other 
allowances 
Net receivables 

Impaired 
$m 

Total 
$m 

 54  

 1,014  

 (54) 
– 

 (54) 
 960  

 (261) 
 699  

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Financial statements 

19. Inventories 

Finished goods 

Work-in-progress 

Raw and packing materials 

Goods in transit 

Spare parts 

Inventories are stated net of provision as follows: 

Provisions against inventory 

20. Trade and other receivables 

Trade receivables  

Prepayments 

VAT and sales tax recoverable 

Employee advances 

At 31 December 2016 

Total trade receivables as 

at 31 December 2016 

Related allowance for 

doubtful debts 

Chargebacks and other 

allowances 

Net receivables 

` 

As at 31 

December 

2015

$m

 47 

Additions

Utilisation

$m

 70 

Translation 

adjustments 

$m 

 (2) 

$m

 (50)

As at 31 

December 

2016 

$m 

 65  

2016 

$m 

 120  

 73  

 229  

 18  

 19  

 459  

2016 

$m 

 699  

 44  

 14  

 2  

 759  

$m 

 164  

– 

 164  

$m 

 54  

 (54) 

– 

As at 31 December 

2015 

$m 

 55  

 33  

 144  

 11  

 8  

 251  

As at 31 December 

2015 

$m 

 432  

 39  

 15  

 2  

 488  

2016 

$m 

 261  

 54  

 315  

As at 31 

December 

Total 

$m 

 1,014  

 (54) 

 960  

 (261) 

 699  

Past due

$m

–

 (1)

 (1)

$m

 12 

 12 

20. Trade and other receivables continued 

Not past due 
on the 
reporting date 
$m 

less than 90 
days 
$m 

between 91 
and 180 days
$m

between 181 
and 360 days Over one year 
$m 

$m

Impaired 
$m 

Past due 

 423  

 50  

 25 

 423  

 50  

 25 

 15 

 15 

 4  

 4  

 43 

 (43) 
– 

At 31 December 2015 

Total trade receivables as 
at 31 December 2015 
Related allowance for 
doubtful debts 

Chargebacks and other 
allowances 
Net receivables 

Total
$m

 560 

 (43)
 517 

 (85)
 432 

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 risk are provided in Note 30. 

21. Collateralised and restricted cash 
Collateralised and restricted cash amounted to $7 million mainly represent restricted cash held in an escrow account of $2 million (2015: 
$38 million) related to the acquisition of EIMC United Pharmaceuticals (note 43), and restricted cash retained against short-term bank 
transactions granted to the Group’s Sudanese, Algerian and US operations of $5 million (2015: Sudanese, Algerian, Jordanian and US 
operations of $2 million). 

Trade receivables are stated net of provisions for chargebacks and doubtful debts as follows: 

Chargebacks and other allowances 

Doubtful debts 

Additions

Utilisation

adjustments

subsidiaries 

Translation 

Acquisition of 

As at 31 

December 

2015 

$m 

 85  

 43  

 128  

$m

 1,575 

 12 

 1,587 

$m

 (1,563)

–

 (1,563)

22. Cash and cash equivalents 

Cash at banks and on hand 
Time deposits 
Money market deposits 

The following table provides a summary of the age of trade receivables: 

Cash and cash equivalents include highly liquid investments with maturities of three months or less. 

Not past due 

on the 

less than 90 

between 91 

between 181 

reporting date

and 180 days

and 360 days Over one year

Impaired 

$m

 841 

days 

$m 

 70  

 841 

 70  

$m

 13 

 13 

$m

 24 

 24 

23. Other current assets  

Price adjustment receivable (note 43) 
Investment designated at fair value 
Others 

As at 31 
December
2015
$m
 102 
 429 
 22 
 553 

As at 31 
December
2015
$m
 –
 20 
 5 
 25 

2016 
$m 
 77  
 68  
 10  
 155  

2016 
$m 
 34  
 20  
 12  
 66  

Price adjustment receivable represents the current portion of the total contingent receivable of $118 million in relation of West-Ward 
Columbus acquisition (note 30, and 43). During the year, the Group received $82 million in cash as part of certain working capital, 
milestones and other receivables. 

Investment designated at fair value: represents the agreement the Group entered in 2015 with an asset management firm to manage 
a $20 million portfolio of underlying debt instruments. The asset is measured at fair value and classed as level 1 as it uses quoted prices in 
active markets. 

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24. Bank overdrafts and loans 

Bank overdrafts 
Import and export financing 
Short-term loans 
Current portion of long-term loans (note 28) 

The weighted average interest rates paid were as follows: 
Bank overdrafts 
Bank loans (including the non-current bank loans) 
Eurobond 
Import and export financing 

As at 31 December 
2015 
$m 
 8  
 58  
 4  
 45  
 115  

2016 
$m 
 10  
 63  
– 
 44  
 117  

2016 
% 

4.32 
3.26 
4.25 
3.75 

2015 
% 

6.19 
2.77 
4.25 
3.09 

Import and export financing represents short-term financing for the ordinary trading activities of the business, and is mainly denominated 
in US Dollars, Algerian Dinar, and in Saudi Riyals. 

25. Trade and other payables 

Trade payables 
Accrued expenses 
Other payables 

As at 31 December 
2015 
$m 
 139  
 122  
 15  
 276  

2016 
$m 
 172  
 157  
 14  
 343  

Other payables mainly include employees’ provident fund liability of $5 million (31 December 2015: $5 million), which mainly 
represents the outstanding contributions to the Hikma Pharmaceuticals Ltd (Jordan) retirement benefit plan, on which the fund receives 
3.5% interest. 

26. Other provisions 
Other provisions represent the end of service indemnity provisions for employees 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 
At 31 December 

2016 
$m 
 28  
 1  
 (2) 
 27  

2015 
$m 
 25  
 5  
 (2) 
 28  

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24. Bank overdrafts and loans 

Bank overdrafts 

Import and export financing 

Short-term loans 

Current portion of long-term loans (note 28) 

The weighted average interest rates paid were as follows: 

Bank overdrafts 

Bank loans (including the non-current bank loans) 

Eurobond 

Import and export financing 

in US Dollars, Algerian Dinar, and in Saudi Riyals. 

25. Trade and other payables 

Trade payables 

Accrued expenses 

Other payables 

3.5% interest. 

26. Other provisions 

1 January  

Additions 

Utilisation 

At 31 December 

Import and export financing represents short-term financing for the ordinary trading activities of the business, and is mainly denominated 

Other payables mainly include employees’ provident fund liability of $5 million (31 December 2015: $5 million), which mainly 

represents the outstanding contributions to the Hikma Pharmaceuticals Ltd (Jordan) retirement benefit plan, on which the fund receives 

Other provisions represent the end of service indemnity provisions for employees 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: 

2016 

$m 

 10  

 63  

– 

 44  

 117  

2016 

% 

4.32 

3.26 

4.25 

3.75 

2016 

$m 

 172  

 157  

 14  

 343  

2015 

$m 

 8  

 58  

 4  

 45  

 115  

2015 

% 

6.19 

2.77 

4.25 

3.09 

2015 

$m 

 139  

 122  

 15  

 276  

2016 

$m 

 28  

 1  

 (2) 

 27  

2015 

$m 

 25  

 5  

 (2) 

 28  

As at 31 December 

27. Other current liabilities 

Deferred revenue 
Return and free goods provision 
Co-development and earnout payment (note 32) 
Contingent consideration and liability (note 43) 
Finance lease obligatations 
Others 

As at 31 December

2016 
$m 
 13  
 109  
 4  
 123  
1 
 69  
 319  

2015
$m
 16 
 49 
 3 
–
1
 29 
 98 

Co-development and earnout payment agreement: The liability mainly relates to the present value of future payments on a co-
development and earnout agreement. As part of this agreement, milestone payments dependent on successful clinical development of 
defined products are received by the Group. In return of receiving such milestone payments, the Group has agreed to pay the contracting 
party a certain percentage of future sales of those products. As at 31 December 2016 and 31 December 2015, the liability associated with 
these earnout payments was adjusted to reflect the present value of the expected future cash outflows and the difference is presented as a 
finance cost/income. The current portion of the year-end balance is $4 million. 

Contingent consideration and liability represent the current portion of the Group’s contractual contingent consideration and liabilities 
in relation to West-Ward Columbus acquisition of a total of $220 million (note 30 and 43) and $119 million (note 43) respectively. During 
the year, the Group paid a total of $20 million in respect to the contingent consideration and $10 million for the contingent liability. 

As at 31 December 

The current portion of the year-end balance is $93 million related to the contingent consideration and another $30 million related to the 
opening balance sheet contingent liability. 

Others include indirect rebate liabilities across the Group. 

28. Long-term financial debts 

Long-term loans 
Long-term borrowings (Eurobond) 
Less: current portion of long term loans (note 24) 
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 
Algerian dinar 
Saudi riyal 
Egyptian pound 
Tunisian dinar 

The loans are held at amortised cost. 

Long-term loans amounting to $3 million (2015: $8 million) are secured on certain property, plant and equipment. 

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2015
$m
 141 
 494 
 (45)
 590 

2016 
$m 
 270  
 495  
 (44) 
 721  

 44  
 29  
 171  
 519  
 2  
– 
 765  

 746  
 1  
 2  
 1  
 13  
 2  
 765  

 45 
 35 
 20 
 17 
 513 
 5 
 635 

 589 
 3 
 6 
 1 
 33 
 3 
 635 

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Notes to the consolidated financial statements continued 

28. Long-term financial debts continued 
Included in the table above are the following major arrangements entered into by the Group: 

(a)  A syndicated revolving credit facility of $1,175 million was entered on 27 October 2015. The facility has an outstanding balance of 

$145 million at 31 December 2016 (with a fair value of $145 million) and a $1,030 million unused available limit. The facility matures 
on 24 December 2019 and can be used for general corporate purposes. Proceeds of $145 million were used mainly to finance part of 
the cash consideration of West-Ward Columbus acquisition. 

(b)  A $500 million (with a fair value of $495 million) 4.25% Eurobond due April 2020 with the rating of (BB+/Ba1). The proceeds were 

used to refinance existing debt and to finance part of the cash consideration of West-Ward Columbus acquisition. 

(c)  A nine-year $110 million loan from the International Finance Corporation (IFC) was entered on 19 December 2011. The loan has an 
outstanding balance of $74 million at 31 December 2016 (with a fair value of $73 million). Quarterly equal repayments for the term 
loan commenced on 15 November 2013 and will continue until 15 August 2020. The loan has been used to finance acquisitions in the 
MENA region and MENA’s capital expenditure. 

29. Obligations under finance leases 

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
2015
$m

2016
$m

Present value of minimum 
lease payments 
2015 
$m 

2016 
$m 

 2 
 23 
 25 
 (3)
 22 

 2 
 25 
 27 
 (4)
 23 

 1  
 21  
 22  

 1  
 22  
 23  

*  The current portion of the obligations under finance lease is included within Other Current Liabilities (note 27). 

It is the Group’s policy to lease certain of its property, plant and equipment under finance leases. The average lease term is 5 years (2015: 5 
years). For the year ended 31 December 2016, the average effective borrowing rate was between 1.88% and 14.00% (2015: between 
0.87% and 9.61%). 

30. 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, investments 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 2016, the Group’s largest two customers in the MENA region represented 7.4% 
of Group revenue, 4.7% from one customer in Saudi Arabia, and 2.7% from a customer in Algeria. At 31 December 2016, the amount of 
receivables due from all customers based in Saudi Arabia was $113 million (2015: $119 million), and in Algeria was $87 million  
(2015: $66 million). 

During the year ended 31 December 2016, three key US wholesalers represented 36.1% of Group revenue (2015: 32.6%). The amount of 
receivables due from all US customers at 31 December 2016 was $369 million (2015: $109 million). 

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 creditworthiness 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 of credit and insurance. 

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28. Long-term financial debts continued 

Included in the table above are the following major arrangements entered into by the Group: 

(a)  A syndicated revolving credit facility of $1,175 million was entered on 27 October 2015. The facility has an outstanding balance of 

$145 million at 31 December 2016 (with a fair value of $145 million) and a $1,030 million unused available limit. The facility matures 

on 24 December 2019 and can be used for general corporate purposes. Proceeds of $145 million were used mainly to finance part of 

the cash consideration of West-Ward Columbus acquisition. 

(b)  A $500 million (with a fair value of $495 million) 4.25% Eurobond due April 2020 with the rating of (BB+/Ba1). The proceeds were 

used to refinance existing debt and to finance part of the cash consideration of West-Ward Columbus acquisition. 

(c)  A nine-year $110 million loan from the International Finance Corporation (IFC) was entered on 19 December 2011. The loan has an 

outstanding balance of $74 million at 31 December 2016 (with a fair value of $73 million). Quarterly equal repayments for the term 

loan commenced on 15 November 2013 and will continue until 15 August 2020. The loan has been used to finance acquisitions in the 

MENA region and MENA’s capital expenditure. 

29. Obligations under finance leases 

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

Present value of minimum 

lease payments 

2016

$m

 2 

 23 

 25 

 (3)

 22 

2015

$m

 2 

 25 

 27 

 (4)

 23 

2016 

$m 

 1  

 21  

 22  

2015 

$m 

 1  

 22  

 23  

*  The current portion of the obligations under finance lease is included within Other Current Liabilities (note 27). 

It is the Group’s policy to lease certain of its property, plant and equipment under finance leases. The average lease term is 5 years (2015: 5 

years). For the year ended 31 December 2016, the average effective borrowing rate was between 1.88% and 14.00% (2015: between 

0.87% and 9.61%). 

30. 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, investments 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 2016, the Group’s largest two customers in the MENA region represented 7.4% 

of Group revenue, 4.7% from one customer in Saudi Arabia, and 2.7% from a customer in Algeria. At 31 December 2016, the amount of 

receivables due from all customers based in Saudi Arabia was $113 million (2015: $119 million), and in Algeria was $87 million  

(2015: $66 million). 

During the year ended 31 December 2016, three key US wholesalers represented 36.1% of Group revenue (2015: 32.6%). The amount of 

receivables due from all US customers at 31 December 2016 was $369 million (2015: $109 million). 

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 creditworthiness 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 of credit and insurance. 

30. Financial policies for risk management and their objectives continued 

Market risk 
The Group is exposed to foreign exchange and interest rate risk. The Group’s objective is to reduce, where it is appropriate to do so, 
fluctuations in earnings and cash flow associated with changes in interest rates and foreign currency rates. 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. 

The Group defines capital as equity plus net funds, which include bank overdrafts and loans (note 24), obligations under finance leases 
(note 29), long-term financial debts (note 28), 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, regional 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. 

At 31 December 2016 the Group’s gearing (total debt/equity) was 35% (2015: 54%); the decrease in the Group’s gearing ratio is due to 
the increase in shareholders’ equity following the issuance of 40 million shares to Boehringer Ingelheim, as part of the West-Ward 
Columbus acquisition. 

Cash management 
The Group manages the deployment of cash balances to predefined limits approved by the Board of Directors under the cash / risk 
management policy. Per the policy, the group’s excess cash should be held with highly rated global and regional financial institutions. The 
aim of the policy is to mitigate the risk of holding cash in certain currencies, countries and financial institutions, through a specific 
threshold. The group reviews the policy periodically to meet Hikma’s risk appetite. 

Foreign exchange risk and currency 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, the Sudanese pound, the Tunisian 
dinar, the Moroccan dirham and the Egyptian pound cannot be hedged at reasonable cost. Where possible, the Group uses financing 
facilities denominated in local currencies to mitigate the risks. The Jordanian dinar and the Saudi riyal had no impact on the consolidated 
income statement as those currencies are pegged against the US dollar. 

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 

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0.9500 
15.9490 
110.5274 
3.7495 
0.8077 
0.7090 
18.2482 
116.8907 
10.0699 
2.3386 

Period end rates 
2015 
0.9168  
9.6600  
107.1317  
3.7495  
0.6754  
0.7090  
7.8309  
120.3800  
9.8476  
2.0321  

2016 
0.9053  
12.0919  
109.4432  
3.7495  
0.7432  
0.7090  
10.1112  
116.8907  
9.7920  
2.1482  

Average rates
2015
0.9006 
9.6600 
100.4033 
3.7495 
0.6540 
0.7090 
7.7160 
121.0700 
9.8008 
1.9623 

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30. Financial policies for risk management and their objectives continued 

2016 
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. 

2015 

Functional currency of entity: 
– Jordanian dinar 
– Euro 
– Algerian dinar 
– Saudi riyal 
– Sudanese pound 
– Egyptian pound 
– Tunisian dinar 
– Moroccan dirham 
– Lebanese pound 
– US dollar 

US 
dollar 
$m 

 59  
 (12) 
 (73) 
 42  
 (14) 
 (32) 
 (3) 
 (2) 
 (3) 
– 
 (38) 

US 
dollar 
$m 

 91  
 (11) 
 (82) 
 26  
 (26) 
 (8) 
 (4) 
 (1) 
 (3) 
– 
 (18) 

Net foreign currency financial assets/(liabilities) 

British
pound
$m

Algerian
dinar
$m

Japanese  
yen 
$m 

Others*
$m 

–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–

 (21)
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
 (21)

 (2) 
– 
– 
 (2) 
– 
 (1) 
– 
– 
– 
– 
 (5) 

 52  
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
 1  
– 
– 
 9  
 62  

Net foreign currency financial assets/(liabilities) 

British
pound
$m

Algerian
dinar
$m

Japanese  
yen 
$m 

Others* 
$m 

–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
 2 
 2 

 (32)
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
 (32)

 (2) 
– 
– 
 (2) 
– 
 (1) 
– 
– 
– 
– 
 (5) 

 24  
– 
– 
– 
 1  
– 
– 
– 
 (7) 
 37  
 55  

Euro
$m

 16 
–
–
 (2)
–
 (2)
 2 
 (8)
–
 13 
 19 

Euro
$m

 29 
–
 (6)
 (2)
–
 (1)
 2 
 (6)
–
 17 
 33 

*  Others include Saudi riyal and Jordanian dinar. 

A sensitivity analysis based on a 10% movement in foreign exchange rates has no material impact on the Group results and Group 
statement of changes in equity. 

The Group sets certain limits on liquid funds per currency (other than the functional currency of the Group) and per country. 

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 have not had a material impact on the Group’s financial position as at 31 
December 2016 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 
$m 

As at 31 December 2016
Total
$m

Floating rate
$m

Fixed rate
$m

As at 31 December 2015 
Total 
$m 

Floating rate 
$m 

 514  

 346 

– 

 78 

 860 

 78 

 522 

 206  

 728  

–

 451  

 451  

An interest rate sensitivity analysis assumes an instantaneous 100 basis point change in interest rates in all currencies from their levels at 
31 December 2016, with all other variables held constant. Based on the composition of the Group’s debt portfolio as at 31 December 
2016, a 1% increase/decrease in interest rates would result in an additional $3 million (2015: $3 million) in finance cost/income being 
incurred per year and would not be material to the Group. 

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*  Others include Saudi riyal and Jordanian dinar. 

British

pound

$m

Net foreign currency financial assets/(liabilities) 

Algerian

Japanese  

yen 

$m 

Others* 

$m 

2016 

Functional currency of entity: 

– Jordanian dinar 

– Euro 

– Algerian dinar 

– Saudi riyal 

– Sudanese pound 

– Egyptian pound 

– Tunisian dinar 

– Moroccan dirham 

– Lebanese pound 

– US dollar 

2015 

Functional currency of entity: 

– Jordanian dinar 

– Euro 

– Algerian dinar 

– Saudi riyal 

– Sudanese pound 

– Egyptian pound 

– Tunisian dinar 

– Moroccan dirham 

– Lebanese pound 

– US dollar 

Financial liabilities 

Financial assets 

Cash and cash equivalents 

US 

dollar 

$m 

 59  

 (12) 

 (73) 

 42  

 (14) 

 (32) 

 (3) 

 (2) 

 (3) 

– 

 (38) 

US 

dollar 

$m 

 91  

 (11) 

 (82) 

 26  

 (26) 

 (8) 

 (4) 

 (1) 

 (3) 

– 

 (18) 

Euro

$m

 16 

–

–

–

 (2)

 (2)

 2 

 (8)

–

 13 

 19 

Euro

$m

 29 

–

 (6)

 (2)

–

 (1)

 2 

 (6)

–

 17 

 33 

 (2) 

 (1) 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

 (5) 

 (2) 

 (2) 

 (1) 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

 (5) 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

 1  

 9  

 62  

 24  

 1  

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

 (7) 

 37  

 55  

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

 (21)

dinar

$m

 (32)

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

 2 

 2 

 (32)

Total

$m

 860 

 78 

$m

 522 

30. Financial policies for risk management and their objectives continued 

30. Financial policies for risk management and their objectives continued 

Net foreign currency financial assets/(liabilities) 

British

pound

$m

Algerian

Japanese  

dinar

$m

yen 

$m 

Others*

$m 

 (21)

 (2) 

 52  

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 

The Group has the following Level 1 financial assets and liabilities; 

• 

Investment designated at fair value amounted to $20 million (note 23). 

•  A $500 million Eurobond amounted to $495 million (note 28). 

The Group has the following level 3 financial assets and liabilities; 

•  Contingent consideration and receivables (note 43). 

•  Co-development and earnout payment agreement (note32). 

The following table presents the changes in Level 3 items for the period ended 31 December 2016 and the year ended 31 
December 2015: 

Balance at 1 January 2015 
Additions 
Remeasurement through income statement 
Balance at 31 December 2015 
Additions 
Release 
Received/Settlement 
Acquisition of subsidiaries (note 43) 
Remeasurement through income statement (note 5) 
Balance at 31 December 2016 

Financial 
Assets 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
 (82) 
 118  
 2  
 38  

Financial 
Liabilities
 4 
 19 
 2 
 25 
 5 
 (4)
 (23)
 220 
 35 
 258 

A sensitivity analysis based on a 10% movement in foreign exchange rates has no material impact on the Group results and Group 

The Group sets certain limits on liquid funds per currency (other than the functional currency of the Group) and per country. 

*  Others include Saudi riyal and Jordanian dinar. 

statement of changes in equity. 

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 have not had a material impact on the Group’s financial position as at 31 

December 2016 or the Group’s results of operations for the year then ended. 

As at 31 December 2016

As at 31 December 2015 

Fixed rate 

Floating rate

$m 

$m

Fixed rate

Floating rate 

$m 

Total 

$m 

The Group has no material fair value financial assets and liabilities except for the disclosed below. 

The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair value: 

•  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; 

•  Short-term loans and overdrafts – approximates to the carrying amount because of the short maturity of these instruments; 

•  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; 

•  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; 

•  Receivables and payables – the fair values of receivables and payables are estimated to be equal to the respective carrying amounts; 

Interest-bearing loans and borrowings 

 514  

 346 

 206  

 728  

•  Lease obligations – are valued at the present value of the minimum lease payments. 

– 

 78 

–

 451  

 451  

An interest rate sensitivity analysis assumes an instantaneous 100 basis point change in interest rates in all currencies from their levels at 

31 December 2016, with all other variables held constant. Based on the composition of the Group’s debt portfolio as at 31 December 

2016, a 1% increase/decrease in interest rates would result in an additional $3 million (2015: $3 million) in finance cost/income being 

incurred per year and would not be material to the Group. 

•  Financial liability related to the co-development and earn out payment – the key input of the financial liabilities is dependent on the net 

revenues from the sale of products which are subject to an aggregate cap of $200 million. 

•  The key input of the contingent consideration related to the expected cash inflows, milestones, and approvals of certain products 

discounted using a Monte Carlo analysis. 

If expected cash flows were 10% higher or lower, the fair value of both the contingent consideration and the financial liability at profit 
or loss will increase/decrease by $17 million. 

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Notes to the consolidated financial statements continued 

30. Financial policies for risk management and their objectives continued 

Liquidity risk of assets/(liabilities) 
Liquidity risk 

2016 
Cash and cash equivalents 
Trade receivables 
Interest-bearing loans and borrowings 
Interest-bearing overdrafts 
Interest-bearing Import and Export loans 
Trade payables and accruals 

2015 

Cash and cash equivalents 
Trade receivables 
Interest-bearing loans and borrowings 
Interest-bearing overdrafts 
Interest-bearing Import and Export loans 
Trade payables and accruals 

Less than one 
year
$m
 155 
 699 
 (73)
 (10)
 (64)
 (329)
 378 

Less than one 
year
$m
 553 
 432 
 (72)
 (12)
 (59)
 (261)
 581 

Two to five 
years
$m
–
–
 (787)
–
–
–
 (787)

More than five 
years 
$m 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
 – 

Two to five 
years
$m
–
–
 (666)
–
–
–
 (666)

More than five 
years 
$m 
– 
– 
 (5) 
– 
– 
– 
 (5) 

Total 
$m 
 155  
 699  
 (860) 
 (10) 
 (64) 
 (329) 
 (409) 

Total 
$m 
 553  
 432  
 (743) 
 (12) 
 (59) 
 (261) 
 (90) 

At 31 December 2016 the Group had undrawn facilities of $1,289 million (2015: $1,580 million). Of these facilities, $1,093 million (2015: 
$1,381 million) was committed and the remainder was uncommitted. 

31. Derivative financial instruments 
Foreign exchange forward contracts 
The Group utilises currency derivatives to hedge significant future transactions and cash flows. The Group uses foreign currency forward 
contracts 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 (JPY) 

2016 
$m 
6 

2015 
$m 
 –  

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Notes to the consolidated financial statements continued 

30. Financial policies for risk management and their objectives continued 

Liquidity risk of assets/(liabilities) 

Liquidity risk 

2016 

Cash and cash equivalents 

Trade receivables 

Interest-bearing loans and borrowings 

Interest-bearing overdrafts 

Interest-bearing Import and Export loans 

Trade payables and accruals 

2015 

Cash and cash equivalents 

Trade receivables 

Interest-bearing loans and borrowings 

Interest-bearing overdrafts 

Interest-bearing Import and Export loans 

Trade payables and accruals 

31. Derivative financial instruments 

Foreign exchange forward contracts 

the Group’s principal markets. 

At 31 December 2016 the Group had undrawn facilities of $1,289 million (2015: $1,580 million). Of these facilities, $1,093 million (2015: 

$1,381 million) was committed and the remainder was uncommitted. 

Less than one 

Two to five 

More than five 

year

$m

 155 

 699 

 (73)

 (10)

 (64)

 (329)

 378 

year

$m

 553 

 432 

 (72)

 (12)

 (59)

 (261)

 581 

years

$m

 (787)

 (787)

years

$m

 (666)

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

 (666)

years 

$m 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

 – 

years 

$m 

 (5) 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

 (5) 

Total 

$m 

 155  

 699  

 (860) 

 (10) 

 (64) 

 (329) 

 (409) 

Total 

$m 

 553  

 432  

 (743) 

 (12) 

 (59) 

 (261) 

 (90) 

Less than one 

Two to five 

More than five 

31. Derivative financial instruments continued 
In December 2016, the Group entered arrangements designed to address the (JPY) exchange exposure for the upcoming year. These 
forward contracts are designated as effective cash flow hedges and the movement in fair value in the year resulted in a loss of $nil, which 
has been reflected in other comprehensive income. These amounts are based on market values of equivalent instruments at the balance 
sheet date. 

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 $nil (2015: $4 million) and have fixed interest payments at a rate of 4.34% (2015: 1.94% to 4.34%) for periods up until 
2017 and have floating interest receipts at EURIBOR. 

The fair value of swaps entered by the Group is estimated as a liability of $nil (2015: liability of $nil). 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. The interest 
rate swaps that the Group was committed to at the year-end are held at fair value through profit and loss. 

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. 

32. Other non-current liabilities 

Contingent consideration and liability (note 43) 
Supply Manufacturing Agreement 
Co-development and earnout payment 
Others 

As at 31 December
2015
$m
– 
– 
 18 
2 
 20 

2016 
$m 
 226 
 33 
 14 
4 
 277 

The Group utilises currency derivatives to hedge significant future transactions and cash flows. The Group uses foreign currency forward 

contracts in the management of its exchange rate exposures. The instruments purchased are primarily denominated in the currencies of 

Supply Manufacturing Agreement: As part of the acquisition of West-Ward Columbus, the Group entered into supply and 
manufacturing contracts with Boehringer. 

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: 

Co-development and earnout payment agreement: In respect to note 27, the non-current portion of the year-end balance is  
$14 million. 

Foreign exchange forward contracts (JPY) 

2016 

$m 

6 

2015 

$m 

 –  

33. Share capital 
Issued and fully paid – included in shareholders’ equity: 

Contingent consideration and liability: In respect to note 27, the non-current portion of the year-end balance is $146 million related to 
the contingent consideration and another $80 million related to the opening balance sheet contingent liability. 

At 1 January  
Issued during the year (ordinary shares of 10p each) 
At 31 December 

34. Non-controlling interests 

At 1 January  
Share of profit 
Dividends paid 
Currency translation loss 
Acquisition of subsidiaries 
At 31 December 

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 200 
 41 
 241 

2016 
$m 
 35  
 5  
 40  

Number ‘m 
 199  
 1  
 200  

2016 
$m 
 15  
 3  
 (1) 
 (3) 
 1  
 15  

2015
$m
 35 
–
 35 

2015
$m
 19 
 2 
 (2)
 (4)
–
 15 

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35. Own shares 
The Employee Benefit Trust (‘EBT’) of Hikma holds 40,831 (2015: 40,831) Ordinary Shares in the Company. The trustee of the EBT is Capita 
Trustees Limited, an independent trustee. The market value of the Ordinary Shares held in the EBT at 31 December 2016 was $1 million 
(2015: $1 million). The book value of the retained own shares at 31 December 2016 are $1 million (2015: $1 million). The Ordinary Shares 
held in the EBT will be used to satisfy long-term commitments arising from the employee share plans operated by the Company. 

36. Net cash from operating activities 

Profit before tax  
Adjustments for: 
Depreciation, amortisation, impairment, and write-down of: 
Property, plant and equipment 
Intangible assets 
Investment in associate 
Gain on disposal of property, plant and equipment (note 5) 
Gain on disposal of intangible assets (note 5) 
Movement on provisions 
Cost of equity-settled employee share scheme 
Finance income 
Interest and bank charges 
Results from associates 
Foreign exchange loss* 
Release of contingent Liability 
Cash flow before 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 
Change in other non-current liabilities 
Cash generated by operations 
Income tax paid 
Net cash generated from operating activities 

2016 
$m 
 210  

 78  
 68  
– 
– 
 (18) 
 (1) 
 22  
 (12) 
 102  
– 
 19  
 (4) 
 464  
 (128) 
 1  
 (32) 
 46  
 15  
 3  
 369  
 (76) 
 293  

2015 
$m 
 318  

 51  
 22  
 7  
 (11) 
– 
 3  
 15  
 (3) 
 57  
 2  
– 
– 
 461  
 (78) 
 (1) 
 4  
 28  
 3  
– 
 417  
 (51) 
 366  

*  The presentation of 2016 has been amended to show the foreign exchange loss in a separate line item. We have not restated the 2015 comparatives in this 

respect on the basis that it is only a disclosure as the amount was immaterial and embedded in the net cash generated from operating activities. 

37. Contingent liabilities 
A contingent liability existed at the balance sheet date in respect of external guarantees and letters of credit totalling $49 million (31 
December 2015: $50 million). 

In January 2017 the Group received a subpoena from a state attorney general, requesting certain pricing and costing information. 
Management do not believe sufficient evidence exists to provide for this currently. 

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Financial statements 

35. Own shares 

The Employee Benefit Trust (‘EBT’) of Hikma holds 40,831 (2015: 40,831) Ordinary Shares in the Company. The trustee of the EBT is Capita 

Trustees Limited, an independent trustee. The market value of the Ordinary Shares held in the EBT at 31 December 2016 was $1 million 

(2015: $1 million). The book value of the retained own shares at 31 December 2016 are $1 million (2015: $1 million). The Ordinary Shares 

held in the EBT will be used to satisfy long-term commitments arising from the employee share plans operated by the Company. 

36. Net cash from operating activities 

Depreciation, amortisation, impairment, and write-down of: 

Profit before tax  

Adjustments for: 

Property, plant and equipment 

Intangible assets 

Investment in associate 

Gain on disposal of property, plant and equipment (note 5) 

Gain on disposal of intangible assets (note 5) 

Movement on provisions 

Cost of equity-settled employee share scheme 

Finance income 

Interest and bank charges 

Results from associates 

Foreign exchange loss* 

Release of contingent Liability 

Cash flow before 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 

Change in other non-current liabilities 

Cash generated by operations 

Income tax paid 

2016 

$m 

 210  

 78  

 68  

– 

– 

 (18) 

 (1) 

 22  

 (12) 

 102  

– 

 19  

 (4) 

 464  

 (128) 

 1  

 (32) 

 46  

 15  

 3  

 369  

 (76) 

 293  

2015 

$m 

 318  

 51  

 22  

 7  

 (11) 

– 

 3  

 15  

 (3) 

 57  

 2  

– 

– 

 461  

 (78) 

 (1) 

 4  

 28  

 3  

– 

 417  

 (51) 

 366  

Net cash generated from operating activities 

*  The presentation of 2016 has been amended to show the foreign exchange loss in a separate line item. We have not restated the 2015 comparatives in this 

respect on the basis that it is only a disclosure as the amount was immaterial and embedded in the net cash generated from operating activities. 

37. Contingent liabilities 

December 2015: $50 million). 

A contingent liability existed at the balance sheet date in respect of external guarantees and letters of credit totalling $49 million (31 

In January 2017 the Group received a subpoena from a state attorney general, requesting certain pricing and costing information. 

Management do not believe sufficient evidence exists to provide for this currently. 

38. Share-based payments 
Equity-settled share option scheme 
During the year ended 31 December 2016, 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: 

Date of grants 

Number 
granted 

4–Nov–2008 
 85,000  
29–Apr–2008   1,041,500  
13–Oct–2005   1,600,000  
12–Oct–2004   9,520,000  

The estimated fair 
value of each 
share option 
granted  
$ 
1.14 
2.61 
0.74 
0.35 

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%

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 

Number of 
share options

 12,500 
 (12,500)
 –
 –
 –

2016 
Weighted 
average 
exercise price 
(in $) 
9.18 
9.18 
 – 
 – 
 – 

Number of 
share options 

 143,500  
 (79,700) 
 (51,300) 
 12,500  
 12,500  

2015
Weighted 
average 
exercise price 
(in $)
7.60
7.59
7.10
9.18
9.18

The weighted average share price at the date of exercise for share options exercised during the year was $9.18. 

Long-term incentive plan 
The 2007 Long-Term Incentive Plan (“LTIP”) was approved by shareholders at the 2007 Annual General Meeting and the last grant was 
made under the LTIP during the year ended 31 December 2014. The LTIP is settled by equity instruments, with fifteen separate grant dates. 
Under the LTIP, conditional awards and $nil cost options were granted which vest after three years subject to a total shareholder return 
(TSR), revenue growth, earnings per share and return on invested capital performance conditions. The TSR condition measures the Group’s 
TSR relative to a comparator group of other pharmaceutical companies. The TSR 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. The threshold and maximum performance requirements for the revenue growth, earnings per 
share and return on invested capital performance conditions are detailed in pages 104-135 of the remuneration report and a measured 
against the audited financial statements for the closest three year financial period to the grant and vesting dates. 

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38. Share-based payments continued 
Details of the grants under the plan are shown below: 

Date of grants 

3-Dec-2014 
11-Jun-2014 
29-May-2014 
3-Apr-2014 
6-Nov-2013 
17-May-2013 
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 
$
23.28
23.47
22.67
23.25
15.18
11.00
8.65
9.00
6.97
3.89
2.94
5.46
4.70
4.47
4.33

Number 
granted 

 5,899  
 151,429  
 109,000  
 89,727  
 20,802  
 470,683  
 547,780  
 646,054  
 730,253  
 200,000  
 920,000  
 700,000  
 150,000  
 466,000  
 160,000  

The share price 
at grant date
$
31.39
28.62
27.63
27.73
19.41
14.92
11.43
11.74
9.00
6.67
5.11
9.22
8.28
7.69
7.46

Expected 
volatility 

Expected 
dividend yield  

Risk-free 
interest rate  

25.40%
25.40%
27.00%
26.00%
26.00%
26.40%
30.31%
37.04%
37.18%
38.98%
38.98%
31.47%
34.64%
34.64%
34.64%

0.71% 
0.71% 
0.73% 
0.72% 
0.89% 
1.10% 
1.14% 
1.11% 
1.20% 
1.22% 
1.47% 
0.08% 
0.08% 
0.08% 
0.08% 

1.28% 
1.28% 
1.15% 
1.17% 
0.89% 
0.45% 
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. 

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 2011, 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. For further details see the remuneration committee report. 

The exercise price of the share award is $nil. 

Further details on the number of shares granted are as follows: 

Year 2016 
Outstanding at 1 January 
Exercised during the year 
Expired during the year 
performance condition 
Outstanding at 31 December 
Exercisable at 31 December 

Year 2015 

Outstanding at 1 January 
Exercised during the year 
Outstanding at 31 December 
Exercisable at 31 December 

2014
2014 
2014 
 grants
 grants 
grants 
29 May
14 June 
03 Dec 
Number 
Number
Number 
 5,899    151,429   109,000 
–
–

– 
– 

– 
– 

 5,899    151,429   109,000 
–

– 

– 

2014
grants
3 Apr
Number
 84,954 
–
–

2013
2013
grants
grants
17 May
6 Nov
Number
Number
 20,802  431,876 
(346,295)
 (13,529)
 (53,595)
 (2,093)

2012 
 grant 
16 March 
Number 
 27,820  
(5,600) 
– 

2007 
 grants 
Total 
23 April 
Number 
Number 
 13,000   844,780  
(365,424) 
 (55,688) 

– 
– 

 84,954 
–

 5,180 
 5,180 

 31,986 
 31,986 

 22,220  
 22,220  

 13,000    423,668  
 72,386  
 13,000  

2014
2014 
2014
 grants
 grants 
grants
29 May
14 June 
03 Dec
Number
Number
Number 
 5,899  151,429   109,000 
–
 5,899  151,429   109,000 
–

– 

– 

–

–

2014
grants
3 Apr
Number
 84,954 
–
 84,954 
–

2013
2013
grants
grants
17 May
6 Nov
Number
Number
 20,802  431,876 
–
 20,802  431,876 
–

–

–

2012 
grant 
16 March 
Number 
 468,250  
(440,430) 
 27,820  
 27,820  

2007 
 grants 
Total 
23 April 
Number 
Number 
 13,000  1,285,210  
 (440,430) 
 844,780  
 40,820  

– 
 13,000  
 13,000  

The cost of the LTIP of $3 million (2015: $5 million) has been recorded in the consolidated income statement as part of general and 
administrative expenses. 

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38. Share-based payments continued 

Details of the grants under the plan are shown below: 

Date of grants 

3-Dec-2014 

11-Jun-2014 

29-May-2014 

3-Apr-2014 

6-Nov-2013 

17-May-2013 

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 

Number 

each share 

The share price 

granted 

option granted 

at grant date

Expected 

volatility 

Expected 

Risk-free 

dividend yield  

interest rate  

 5,899  

 151,429  

 109,000  

 89,727  

 20,802  

 470,683  

 547,780  

 646,054  

 730,253  

 200,000  

 920,000  

 700,000  

 150,000  

 466,000  

 160,000  

$

23.28

23.47

22.67

23.25

15.18

11.00

8.65

9.00

6.97

3.89

2.94

5.46

4.70

4.47

4.33

$

31.39

28.62

27.63

27.73

19.41

14.92

11.43

11.74

9.00

6.67

5.11

9.22

8.28

7.69

7.46

25.40%

25.40%

27.00%

26.00%

26.00%

26.40%

30.31%

37.04%

37.18%

38.98%

38.98%

31.47%

34.64%

34.64%

34.64%

0.71% 

0.71% 

0.73% 

0.72% 

0.89% 

1.10% 

1.14% 

1.11% 

1.20% 

1.22% 

1.47% 

0.08% 

0.08% 

0.08% 

0.08% 

1.28% 

1.28% 

1.15% 

1.17% 

0.89% 

0.45% 

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. 

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 2011, 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. For further details see the remuneration committee report. 

The exercise price of the share award is $nil. 

Further details on the number of shares granted are as follows: 

2014 

grants 

03 Dec 

Number 

2014 

 grants 

14 June 

Number 

2014

 grants

29 May

Number

2014

grants

3 Apr

2013

grants

6 Nov

Number

Number

2013

grants

17 May

Number

2012 

 grant 

16 March 

Number 

2007 

 grants 

23 April 

Number 

Total 

Number 

 5,899    151,429   109,000 

 84,954 

 20,802  431,876 

 27,820  

 13,000   844,780  

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

–

–

–

–

–

–

 (13,529)

(346,295)

(5,600) 

 (2,093)

 (53,595)

– 

– 

– 

(365,424) 

 (55,688) 

 5,180 

 5,180 

 31,986 

 31,986 

 22,220  

 13,000    423,668  

 22,220  

 13,000  

 72,386  

Outstanding at 31 December 

 5,899    151,429   109,000 

 84,954 

2014

grants

03 Dec

Number

2014 

 grants 

14 June 

Number 

2014

 grants

29 May

Number

2013

grants

6 Nov

Number

2013

grants

17 May

Number

2012 

grant 

16 March 

Number 

2007 

 grants 

23 April 

Number 

Total 

Number 

 5,899  151,429   109,000 

 20,802  431,876 

 468,250  

 13,000  1,285,210  

Outstanding at 31 December 

 5,899  151,429   109,000 

 84,954 

 20,802  431,876 

 27,820  

 13,000  

 844,780  

–

–

– 

– 

–

–

–

–

–

–

(440,430) 

– 

 (440,430) 

 27,820  

 13,000  

 40,820  

The cost of the LTIP of $3 million (2015: $5 million) has been recorded in the consolidated income statement as part of general and 

2014

grants

3 Apr

Number

 84,954 

–

–

Year 2016 

Outstanding at 1 January 

Exercised during the year 

Expired during the year 

performance condition 

Exercisable at 31 December 

Year 2015 

Outstanding at 1 January 

Exercised during the year 

Exercisable at 31 December 

administrative expenses. 

38. 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 2016 
Outstanding at 1 January 
Granted during the year 
Exercised during the year 
Expired during the year 
Outstanding at 31 December 

Year 2015 

Outstanding at 1 January 
Granted during the year 
Exercised during the year 
Expired during the year 
Outstanding at 31 December 

2016 grants
11–May
Number
 – 
 196,373 
 – 
 (3,648)
 192,725 

2015 grants
14–May
Number
140,594 
 – 
 – 
 (8,152)
 132,442 

2014 grants  2013 grants 
17 May 
Number 
 9,973  
 –  
 –  
 –  
 9,973  

11–Jun 
Number 
 214,009  
 –  
(190,400) 
 (10,977) 
 12,632  

2015 grants
14-May
Number
–
 145,918 
–
 (5,324)
 140,594 

2014 grants 
11-Jun 
Number 
 219,296  
– 
 (725) 
 (4,562) 
 214,009  

2013 grants 
17 May 
Number 
 229,081  
– 
 (211,554) 
 (7,554) 
 9,973  

Total
Number
 364,576 
 196,373 
(190,400)
 (22,777)
 347,772 

Total
Number
 448,377 
 145,918 
 (212,279)
 (17,440)
 364,576 

The cost of the MIP of $6 million (2015: $6 million) has been recorded in the consolidated income statement as part of general and 
administrative expenses. 

The fair value per share is the face value of shares on the date of grant less the present value of dividends expected to be paid during this 
period. Valuation is based on Black-Scholes methodology for nil-cost options. 

MIP’s 1 
MIP’s 2 
MIP’s 3 
MIP’s 4 
MIP’s 5 
MIP’s 6 
MIP’s 7 
MIP’s 8 

The 
estimated 
fair value of 
each share 
option 
granted  
$ 
4.89 
9.15 
12.96 
9.47 
14.61 
27.73 
32.17 
31.73 

The share 
price at 
grant date
$
5.11
9.36
13.23
9.72
14.93
28.33
32.63
32.20

Date of 
grants
19/03/2009
28/03/2010
11/05/2011
18/05/2012
17/05/2013
11/06/2014
11/05/2015
11/05/2016

Number 
granted 
340,000 
147,561 
356,894 
412,056 
252,482 
225,904 
145,918 
196,372 

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38. Share-based payments continued 

Executive incentive plan 
The 2014 Executive Incentive Plan (EIP) was approved by shareholders at the 2014 Annual General Meeting. The EIP is a combined cash 
bonus (element A), deferred shares (element B) and restricted share (element C) scheme. Under the EIP, the Company makes grants of 
conditional awards and $nil cost options under elements B and C to the executive directors and senior executives of the Group. Awards 
under all elements are dependent on the achievement of individual and Group KPIs over one year prior to grant. The shares awarded under 
element B are not released for a period of two years during which they are subject to a forfeiture condition. The shares awarded under 
element C are not released for a period of three years, but are not subject to a forfeiture condition. Members of the Executives committee 
must retain 50% of the shares received from elements B and C for a period of five years from the date of grant. 

Year 2016 

Beginning Balance 
Granted during the year 

2016 grants
11-May

2016 grants
17-Mar

2015 grants
15-May

2015 grants 
10-Apr 

Total 
Number 

 –
165,553

 –
448,875

 118,000 
–

 338,808  
– 

 456,808  
 614,428  

Outstanding at 31 December 

 165,553 

 448,875 

 118,000 

 338,808  

 1,071,236  

Year 2015 

Beginning Balance 
Granted during the year 
Outstanding at 31 December 

2015 grants
15-May
 118,000 
 – 
 118,000 

2015 grants 
10-Apr 
 338,808  
 –  
 338,808  

Total 
Number 
 456,808  
 –  
 456,808  

The cost of the EIP of $13 million (2015: $4 million) has been recorded in the consolidated income statement as part of general and 
administrative expenses. 

The fair value per share is the face value of shares on the date of grant. 

EIP’s 1 
EIP’s 2 
EIP’s 3 B 
EIP’s 3 C 
EIP’s 4 

The estimated 
fair value of 
each share 
option 
granted  

The share price 
at grant date 

$ 
33.24216 
33.11449 
26.97918 
26.97918 
32.15333 

$ 
33.24216 
33.11449 
26.97918 
26.97918 
32.15333 

Number 
granted

 338,808 
 118,000 
 242,608 
 206,267 
 165,553 

Date of grants

10/4/2015
15/5/2015
17/3/2016
17/3/2016
11/5/2016

39. Operating lease arrangements 

Minimum lease payments under operating leases recognised in profit or loss for the year

2016 
$m 
 7  

2015 
$m 
 8  

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 the two to five years inclusive 
After five years 

2016 
$m 
 7  
 18  
 12  
 37  

2015 
$m 
 4  
 9  
 4  
 17  

Operating lease payments represent rentals payable by the Group for certain of its office properties. Leases are negotiated for a term of 
one to eight years. 

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38. Share-based payments continued 

Executive incentive plan 

The 2014 Executive Incentive Plan (EIP) was approved by shareholders at the 2014 Annual General Meeting. The EIP is a combined cash 

bonus (element A), deferred shares (element B) and restricted share (element C) scheme. Under the EIP, the Company makes grants of 

conditional awards and $nil cost options under elements B and C to the executive directors and senior executives of the Group. Awards 

under all elements are dependent on the achievement of individual and Group KPIs over one year prior to grant. The shares awarded under 

element B are not released for a period of two years during which they are subject to a forfeiture condition. The shares awarded under 

element C are not released for a period of three years, but are not subject to a forfeiture condition. Members of the Executives committee 

must retain 50% of the shares received from elements B and C for a period of five years from the date of grant. 

Outstanding at 31 December 

 165,553 

 448,875 

 118,000 

 338,808  

 1,071,236  

2016 grants

2016 grants

2015 grants

2015 grants 

11-May

17-Mar

15-May

10-Apr 

Total 

Number 

 –

 –

 118,000 

 338,808  

165,553

448,875

–

– 

 456,808  

 614,428  

2015 grants

2015 grants 

15-May

 118,000 

 – 

10-Apr 

 338,808  

 –  

Total 

Number 

 456,808  

 –  

 118,000 

 338,808  

 456,808  

Year 2016 

Beginning Balance 

Granted during the year 

Year 2015 

Beginning Balance 

Granted during the year 

Outstanding at 31 December 

administrative expenses. 

The cost of the EIP of $13 million (2015: $4 million) has been recorded in the consolidated income statement as part of general and 

The fair value per share is the face value of shares on the date of grant. 

The estimated 

fair value of 

each share 

Date of grants

Number 

granted

option 

The share price 

granted  

at grant date 

10/4/2015

15/5/2015

17/3/2016

17/3/2016

11/5/2016

 338,808 

 118,000 

 242,608 

 206,267 

 165,553 

$ 

33.24216 

33.11449 

26.97918 

26.97918 

32.15333 

$ 

33.24216 

33.11449 

26.97918 

26.97918 

32.15333 

2016 

$m 

 7  

2016 

$m 

 7  

 18  

 12  

 37  

2015 

$m 

 8  

2015 

$m 

 4  

 9  

 4  

 17  

Minimum lease payments under operating leases recognised in profit or loss for the year

At the balance sheet date, the Group had outstanding commitments for future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating 

Operating lease payments represent rentals payable by the Group for certain of its office properties. Leases are negotiated for a term of 

EIP’s 1 

EIP’s 2 

EIP’s 3 B 

EIP’s 3 C 

EIP’s 4 

39. Operating lease arrangements 

leases, which fall due as follows: 

Within one year 

In the two to five years inclusive 

After five years 

one to eight years. 

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40. Related parties 
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: 

Boehringer Ingelheim GmbH (BI): is a related party of Hikma because BI owns 16.7% (2015: 0.0%) of the share capital of Hikma, 
controls 11.7% (2015: 0.0%) of the voting capital of Hikma, has the right to appoint a director of Hikma and a senior executive of  
BI holds a directorship of Hikma. During the year, the Group total sales to BI amounted to $90.1 million (2015: $nil) and the Group total 
purchases from BI amounted to $10.3 million. As at the year end, the amount owed from BI to the Group was $45.2 million (2015: $nil). 
Additionally, balances arising from the acquisition of West-Ward Columbus from BI relating to contingent consideration are disclosed in 
note 30 and purchase price adjustments which are outstanding are disclosed in note 43. 

Capital Bank, Jordan (Capital Bank): is a related party of Hikma because one director of Hikma is a director, the founder and former 
Chief Executive Officer of Capital Bank. At the year end, total cash balance at Capital Bank was $11.3 million (2015: $9.4 million) and 
utilisation of facilities granted by Capital Bank to the Group amounted to $8.3 million (2015: $nil). The interest expense/income is within 
market rate 

Darhold Limited (Darhold): is a related party of Hikma because three directors of Hikma jointly constitute the majority of directors and 
shareholders (with immediate family members) in Darhold and because Darhold owns 25.00% (2015: 29.06%) of the share and voting 
capital of Hikma. 

Other than dividends (as paid to all shareholders), there were no transactions between the Group and Darhold Limited during the year. 

HikmaCure Limited (HikmaCure): is a related party of Hikma because HikmaCure is a 50:50 joint venture (JV) with MIDROC 
Pharmaceuticals Limited (‘MIDROC’). Hikma and MIDROC invested in HikmaCure in equal proportions and have committed to provide up 
to $22 million each in cash, of which $2.5 million has been paid (2015: $2.5 million). 

Hubei Haosun Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd (Haosun): is a related party of Hikma because the Group holds a non-controlling interest of 
30.1% (2015: 30.1%) in Haosun. During 2016, total purchases from Haosun were $0.4 million (2015: $0.6 million). At 31 December 
2016, the amount owed from Hubei Haosun Pharmaceutical to the Group amounted to $1.7 million (2015: $nil). 

Labatec Pharma (Labatec): is a related party of the Group because Labatec is owned by the family of two directors of Hikma. During 
2016, total Group sales to Labatec amounted to $1.4 million (2015: $0.9 million). As at the year end, the amount owed by Labatec to the 
Group was $0.3 million (2015: $0.2 million). 

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 104 to 135. 

Short-term employee benefits 
Share-based payments 
Post-employment benefits 
Other benefits 

2016 
$m 
14.2 
11.5 
 – 
0.3 
26.0 

2015
$m
14.1
6.2
0.1
0.1
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41. Subsidiaries, associate and joint venture 
The subsidiaries, associate and joint venture of Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC are as follows: 

Company’s name 
Algerie Industrie Mediterraneene Du Medicament S.A.R.L. 
Jazeera Pharmaceutical Industry SARL 

Incorporated 
in 
 Algeria
 Algeria 

Hikma Pharma Algeria SARL  
SPA Al Dar Al Arabia pour la Fabrication de Médicaments  

 Algeria
 Algeria 

Hikma Pharma SAE*  

Hikma Specialized Pharmaceuticals SAE 

Hikma for Importation Co. LLC  

 Egypt 

 Egypt 

 Egypt 

Egyptian Co. for Pharmaceutical and Chemical Industries S.A.E.  Egypt 

Hikma Pharma Share Co  

Hikma Pharma GmbH  

Thymoorgan Pharmazie GmbH  

Thymoorgan GmbH*  

Hikma Finance Ireland Limited 

Hikma Italia S.p.A  
Hikma Pharma Limited*  
Arab Pharmaceutical Manufacturing PSC*  
Hikma Investment LLC* 

Hikma International Pharmaceuticals LLC  

Hikma International Ventures and Development LLC  

Arab Medical Containers LLC*  

Hikma Sofia Travel and Tourism  

International Pharmaceutical Research Centre LLC 
Hikma Pharmaceuticals LLC* 

Hikma United Renewable Energy 

 Ethiopia 

 Germany 

 Germany 

 Germany 

 Ireland 

 Italy 
 Jersey 
 Jordan 
 Jordan 

 Jordan 

 Jordan 

 Jordan 

 Jordan 

 Jordan 
 Jordan 

 Jordan 

Specialized for Pharmaceutical Industries LLC 

 Jordan 

Future Pharmaceutical Industries LLC 

Hikma CIS JSC 

Hikma Pharma Kazakhstan 

 Jordan 

 Kazakhstan 

 Kazakhstan 

Al Jazeerah Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd* 

 KSA 

Address of the registered office
 Zone d’Activité 16/15 Staoueli, Algeria
 Zone d’Activité, Propriété N° 379 Section 
N° 04 Staoueli, Algeria
 Zone d’Activité 15/16 Staoueli, Algeria
 Zone d’Activité El Boustane N° 78, Sidi 
Abdellah, Al Rahmania, Algeria
 12 El-Esraa Street, El-Mohandeseen, 
Lebanon Square, Giza, Egypt
 10 D, 11 D, Industrial Zone, Badr City, 
Cairo, Egypt
 12 El-Esraa Street, El-Mohandeseen, 
Lebanon Square, Giza, Egypt
 16 Ahmed Hosny Street, First Zone, Naser 
City, Cairo, Egypt
 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Bole Sub City, 
Kebele 16, Woreda
 Lochhamer Strasse 13 82152 Martinsried, 
Germany
 Schiffgraben 23, 38690 Goslar OT 
Vienenburg, Germany
 Schiffgraben 23, 38690 Goslar OT 
Vienenburg, Germany
 2 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal 
Harbour, Dublin 2, Ireland
 Viale Certosa, 10, Pavia, 27100, Italy
 47 Esplanade, St Helier, JE1 0BD, Jersey
 Al Buhaira – Salt, P.O. Box 42, Jordan
 Bayader Wadi Al-Seer, Industrial Area, 
Saleem Bin Al-Hareth Street, Building 21, 
P.O. Box 182400, Amman, 11118, Jordan
 122 Queen Zain AlSharaf Street, Bayader 
Wadi Al-Seer, Amman, Jordan
 21 Saleem Bin Al-Hareth Street, Industrial 
Area, Bayader Wadi Al-Seer, Amman, 
Jordan 
 P.O. Box 80, Sahab Industrial Estate, 
11512, Jordan
 Mustafa Semreen Complex Building No. 
29, Jamal Qaytoqa Street, Bayader Wadi Al-
Seer, Amman, Jordan
 P.O. Box 963166, Amman, 11196, Jordan
 Bayader Wadi Al-Seer, Industrial Area, 
Saleem Bin Al-Hareth Street, Building 21, 
P.O. Box 182400, Amman, 11118, Jordan
 21 Saleem Bin Al-Hareth Street, Industrial 
Area, Bayader Wadi Al-Seer, P.O. Box 
182400, Amman, 11118, Jordan
 Bayader Wadi Al-Seer, Industrial Area, 
Saleem Bin Al-Hareth Street, Building 21, 
P.O. Box 182400, Amman, 11118, Jordan
 P.O. Box 80, Sahab Industrial Estate, 
11512, Jordan
 Apt. 1, House 7, Building-28, “Keremet” 
Microdistrict, Bostandykskiy District, 
A15C8X2, Almaty, Kazakhstan
 Apt. 1, House 7, Building-28, “Keremet” 
Microdistrict, Bostandykskiy District, 
A15C8X2, Almaty, Kazakhstan
 Riyadh Gallery, Olaya Street, Riyadh, P.O. 
Box 106229, Riyadh-11666, Kingdom of 
Saudi Arabia

Ownership% 
Ordinary 
shares
At 31 
December 
2016
97%
99% 

Group 
Ownership%  
Ordinary 
shares 
At 31 
December 
2015 
97%   
99%   

100%
100% 

100%   
100%   

100% 

100%   

98% 

99% 

–   

99%   

100% 

100%   

100% 

100%   

100% 

100%   

100% 

100%   

100% 

100%   

100% 

100%
100%
100%
100% 

–   

100%   
100%   
100%   
100%   

100% 

100%   

100% 

–   

100% 

100%   

100% 

100%   

51%
100% 

100% 

100% 

51%   
100%   

–   

–   

100% 

100%   

100% 

100%   

100% 

100%   

Ownership%  
Ordinary 
shares 
At 31 
December 
2016 

PLC “The Company” 
Ownership%  
Ordinary 
shares 
At 31 
December 
2015 
– 
– 

–   
–   

–   
–   

–   

–   

–   

–   

–   

–   

–   

–   

–   

– 
– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

100%   

100% 

–   

–   

–   

–   

–   

–   
–   

–   

–   

–   

–   

–   

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 
– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

100% 

100%   

52.5%**   

52.5%** 

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Group 

PLC “The Company” 

Ownership% 

Ownership%  

Ownership%  

Ownership%  

Ordinary 

shares

At 31 

Ordinary 

shares 

At 31 

Ordinary 

shares 

At 31 

Ordinary 

shares 

At 31 

December 

December 

December 

December 

2016 

2015 

Company’s name 

Algerie Industrie Mediterraneene Du Medicament S.A.R.L. 

Jazeera Pharmaceutical Industry SARL 

Hikma Pharma Algeria SARL  

SPA Al Dar Al Arabia pour la Fabrication de Médicaments  

Incorporated 

in 

 Algeria

 Algeria 

 Algeria

 Algeria 

Address of the registered office

 Zone d’Activité 16/15 Staoueli, Algeria

 Zone d’Activité, Propriété N° 379 Section 

N° 04 Staoueli, Algeria

 Zone d’Activité 15/16 Staoueli, Algeria

 Zone d’Activité El Boustane N° 78, Sidi 

Abdellah, Al Rahmania, Algeria

Lebanon Square, Giza, Egypt

Cairo, Egypt

 Egypt 

 12 El-Esraa Street, El-Mohandeseen, 

Lebanon Square, Giza, Egypt

2016

97%

99% 

100%

100% 

98% 

99% 

2015 

97%   

99%   

100%   

100%   

–   

99%   

Hikma Pharma SAE*  

 Egypt 

 12 El-Esraa Street, El-Mohandeseen, 

100% 

100%   

Hikma Specialized Pharmaceuticals SAE 

 Egypt 

 10 D, 11 D, Industrial Zone, Badr City, 

Hikma for Importation Co. LLC  

Egyptian Co. for Pharmaceutical and Chemical Industries S.A.E.  Egypt 

 16 Ahmed Hosny Street, First Zone, Naser 

100% 

100%   

Hikma Pharma Share Co  

Hikma Pharma GmbH  

 Ethiopia 

 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Bole Sub City, 

100% 

100%   

 Germany 

 Lochhamer Strasse 13 82152 Martinsried, 

100% 

100%   

Thymoorgan Pharmazie GmbH  

 Germany 

 Schiffgraben 23, 38690 Goslar OT 

100% 

100%   

Thymoorgan GmbH*  

 Germany 

 Schiffgraben 23, 38690 Goslar OT 

100% 

100%   

City, Cairo, Egypt

Kebele 16, Woreda

Germany

Vienenburg, Germany

Vienenburg, Germany

Hikma Finance Ireland Limited 

 Ireland 

 2 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal 

Hikma Italia S.p.A  

Hikma Pharma Limited*  

Arab Pharmaceutical Manufacturing PSC*  

Hikma Investment LLC* 

 Italy 

 Jersey 

 Jordan 

 Jordan 

Hikma International Pharmaceuticals LLC  

 Jordan 

 122 Queen Zain AlSharaf Street, Bayader 

100% 

100%   

Hikma International Ventures and Development LLC  

 Jordan 

 21 Saleem Bin Al-Hareth Street, Industrial 

100% 

–   

Arab Medical Containers LLC*  

 Jordan 

 P.O. Box 80, Sahab Industrial Estate, 

100% 

100%   

Hikma Sofia Travel and Tourism  

 Jordan 

 Mustafa Semreen Complex Building No. 

100% 

100%   

International Pharmaceutical Research Centre LLC 

Hikma Pharmaceuticals LLC* 

 Jordan 

 Jordan 

51%

100% 

51%   

100%   

Hikma United Renewable Energy 

 Jordan 

 21 Saleem Bin Al-Hareth Street, Industrial 

100% 

Specialized for Pharmaceutical Industries LLC 

 Jordan 

 Bayader Wadi Al-Seer, Industrial Area, 

100% 

–   

–   

Future Pharmaceutical Industries LLC 

 Jordan 

 P.O. Box 80, Sahab Industrial Estate, 

100% 

100%   

Hikma CIS JSC 

 Kazakhstan 

 Apt. 1, House 7, Building-28, “Keremet” 

100% 

100%   

Hikma Pharma Kazakhstan 

 Kazakhstan 

 Apt. 1, House 7, Building-28, “Keremet” 

100% 

100%   

Harbour, Dublin 2, Ireland

 Viale Certosa, 10, Pavia, 27100, Italy

 47 Esplanade, St Helier, JE1 0BD, Jersey

 Al Buhaira – Salt, P.O. Box 42, Jordan

 Bayader Wadi Al-Seer, Industrial Area, 

Saleem Bin Al-Hareth Street, Building 21, 

P.O. Box 182400, Amman, 11118, Jordan

Wadi Al-Seer, Amman, Jordan

Area, Bayader Wadi Al-Seer, Amman, 

Jordan 

11512, Jordan

29, Jamal Qaytoqa Street, Bayader Wadi Al-

Seer, Amman, Jordan

 P.O. Box 963166, Amman, 11196, Jordan

 Bayader Wadi Al-Seer, Industrial Area, 

Saleem Bin Al-Hareth Street, Building 21, 

P.O. Box 182400, Amman, 11118, Jordan

Area, Bayader Wadi Al-Seer, P.O. Box 

182400, Amman, 11118, Jordan

Saleem Bin Al-Hareth Street, Building 21, 

P.O. Box 182400, Amman, 11118, Jordan

11512, Jordan

Microdistrict, Bostandykskiy District, 

A15C8X2, Almaty, Kazakhstan

Microdistrict, Bostandykskiy District, 

A15C8X2, Almaty, Kazakhstan

 Riyadh Gallery, Olaya Street, Riyadh, P.O. 

Box 106229, Riyadh-11666, Kingdom of 

Saudi Arabia

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100% 

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100% 

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100%   

100%   

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100%   

100%   

100% 

Al Jazeerah Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd* 

 KSA 

100% 

100%   

52.5%**   

52.5%** 

41. Subsidiaries, associate and joint venture 

The subsidiaries, associate and joint venture of Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC are as follows: 

41. Subsidiaries, associate and joint venture continued 

Company’s name 
Hikma Liban S.A.R.L 

Hikma Finance (Luxembourg) SARL 
Société de Promotion Pharmaceutique du 
Maghreb (Promopharm S.A.)* 
Hikma Pharma Benelux B.V 
Hikma International N.V 

Incorporated in 
Lebanon 

Luxembourg 
Morocco 

Netherlands 
Netherlands 

Eurohealth N.V 
Lifotec Farmaceutica S.G.P.S S.A* 

Netherlands Antilles 
Portugal 

Hikma Farmaceutica S.A 

Hikma Slovakia s.r.o  
Pharma Ixir Co. Ltd  

Portugal 

Slovakia 
Sudan 

Savannah Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd 

Sudan 

Eurohealth International SARL  
STE Hikma Pharma Tunisie 

Switzerland 
Tunisia 

STE D’Industriee Pharmaceutique Ibn Al Baytar* Tunisia 
Tunisia 
APM Tunisie SARL  

STE Medicef  

AMKI Hikma MENA Holdings Limited 

Hikma Emerging Markets and Asia Pacific FZ-
LLC 
Hikma MENA Holdings Limited* 

Hikma Ventures Limited*  

Hikma Acquisitions (UK) Limited*  

Hikmacure Limited* 

Hikma Holdings (UK) Limited*  

Hikma UK Limited*  

Hikma (Maple) Limited 

West-Ward Holdings Limited* 

Eurohealth (USA) Inc* 

West-Ward Pharmaceuticals Corp 

West-Ward Injectables, Inc  

Hikma Americas Inc  

Bedford Property Holdings, Inc. 

Roxane Laboratories Inc. 

West-Ward Columbus Inc. 

Hubei Haosun Pharmaceutical Co Ltd 

Hikmacure Limited* 

Tunisia 

UAE 

UAE 

UAE 

UK 

UK 

UK 

UK 

UK 

UK 

UK 

USA 

USA 

USA 

USA 

USA 

USA 

USA 

China 

UK 

Address of the registered office
 Saria Building, Ground Floor, Embassies Street, Bir 
Hassan, Beirut, Lebanon
 20 rue des Peupliers, L-2328 Luxembourg
 Zone Industrielle du Sahel, Rue N. 7, Had Soualem, 
Province de Settat, Morocco
 Nieuwe Steen 36 1625 HV HOORN, The Netherlands
 Herikerbergweg 238, 1101CM, Amsterdam Zuidoost, 
The Netherlands
 Pareraweg 45, P.O. Box 4914, Curaçao
 Estrada Nacional 9, Fervença, São João das Lampas e 
Terrugem, Sintra
 Estrada do Rio da Mó, 8, A/B, Fervença, 2705-906 
Terrugem, Sintra, Portugal
 Seberíniho 1, 821 03 Bratislava
 Riyad Area, Obied Khatim Street, P.O. Box 10461, 
Block No. 21, House No. 420, Khartoum, Sudan
 Riyad Area, Obied Khatim Street, P.O. Box 10461, 
Block No. 21, House No. 420, Khartoum, Sudan
 rue des Battoirs 7,1205 Genève, Switzerland
 Impasse N°4-Energie Solaire, Zone Industrielle La 
Charguia 1, Tunis-Carthage 2035, Tunisia
 11 Rue 8610 Charguia 1-2035 Tunis-Carthage, Tunisia
 Impasse N°4-Energie Solaire, Zone Industrielle La 
Charguia 1, Tunis-Carthage 2035, Tunisia
 Avenue Habib Bourguiba, Sidi Thabet, 2020 Ariana, 
Tunisia 
 The Oberoi Centre, Level 15, Business Bay, P.O. Box 
36282, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
 Premises 202-204, Floor 2, Building 26, Dubai, UAE 

 The Oberoi Centre, Level 15, Business Bay, P.O. Box 
36282, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
 13 Hanover Square, London, W1S 1HW, United 
Kingdom 
 13 Hanover Square, London, W1S 1HW, United 
Kingdom 
 13 Hanover Square, London, W1S 1HW, United 
Kingdom 
 13 Hanover Square, London, W1S 1HW, United 
Kingdom 
 13 Hanover Square, London, W1S 1HW, United 
Kingdom 
 13 Hanover Square, London, W1S 1HW, United 
Kingdom 
 13 Hanover Square, London, W1S 1HW, United 
Kingdom 
 Corporation Trust Center 1209 Orange Street, 
Wilmington, New Castle, Delaware 19801
 Corporation Trust Center 1209 Orange Street, 
Wilmington, New Castle, Delaware 19801
 Corporation Trust Center 1209 Orange Street, 
Wilmington, New Castle, Delaware 19801
 800 S Gay Street, Suite 2021, Knoxville, Tennessee 
38118–7809
 Corporation Trust Center 1209 Orange Street, 
Wilmington, New Castle, Delaware 19801
 Corporation Trust Company of Nevada 701 S Carson 
Street Suite 200 Carson City, Nevada 89701
 Corporation Trust Center 1209 Orange Street, 
Wilmington, New Castle, Delaware 19801
 No 20 Juxian Road, Gedian Economic and Technology 
Development Zone, Ezhou City, Hubei Province, PRC
 13 Hanover Square, London, W1S 1HW, United 
Kingdom 

Ownership% 
Ordinary 
shares
At 31 
December 
2016
67%   

Group   
 Ownership%  
Ordinary 
shares 
At 31 
December 
2015 
67%   

 Ownership%  
Ordinary 
shares 
At 31 
December 
2016 

PLC “The Company”
 Ownership% 
Ordinary 
shares
At 31 
December 
2015
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100%  
94%   

100%  
100%   

100%  
100%   

100%   
94%   

100%   
100%   

100%   
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100%  
51%   

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51%   

100%   

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100%

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100% 

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– 

100%  
100%   

100%   
100%   

100%   
–   

100%
– 

66%  
99%   

66%   
99%   

100%   

100%   

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– 

– 

100%   

100%   

100%   

100% 

100%   

100%   

100%   

100% 

100%   

100%   

100%   

100% 

100%   

100%   

100%   

100% 

100%   

100%   

100%   

100% 

50%   

50%   

100%   

100%   

100%   

100%   

100%   

100%   

100%   

100%   

100%   

100%   

100%   

100%   

100%   

100%   

100%   

100%   

100%   

100%   

100%   

100%   

–   

–   

30%   

30%   

50%   

50%   

–   

–   

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The investments in subsidiaries are all stated at cost. 

The Group’s subsidiaries principally operate in trading pharmaceuticals products and associated goods and services. Companies marked (*) 
were incorporated as holding companies. 

**  The remaining shares are held by other Group companies. 

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Financial statements 

Notes to the consolidated financial statements continued 

42. Defined contribution retirement benefit plan 
Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC has defined contribution retirement plans in five of its subsidiaries: Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC – United 
Kingdom, Hikma Pharmaceuticals Limited (Jordan), Arab Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Co, West-Ward Pharmaceuticals Corp and West-
Ward Columbus Pharmaceuticals. The details of each contribution plan are as follows: 

Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC – United Kingdom 
The Group currently has a defined contribution pension plan available for staff working in the United Kingdom whereby the Group 
contributes 10% of salary. Contributions commence after three months’ employment. Employees are immediately entitled to 100%  
of the Group’s contributions. The Group’s contributions for the year ended 31 December 2016 were $0.2 million (2015: $0.2 million). 

Hikma Pharmaceuticals LLC – Jordan: 
The Group currently has an employee savings plan whereby 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 are entitled to 100% of the company contributions after ten years  
of employment with the company. The Group’s contributions for the year ended 31 December 2016 were $2 million (2015: $2 million). 

Arab Pharmaceutical Manufacturing PSC – Jordan: 
The Group currently has an employee saving plan whereby the employees contribute at 10%, and the company at 15% of basic salary. 
After three years of employment with the company, employees are entitled to 100% of the company contributions. The Group’s 
contributions for the year ended 31 December 2016 were $1 million (2015: $1 million). 

West-Ward Pharmaceuticals Corp: (401 (k) salary saving plan) 
West-Ward Pharmaceutical Corp has 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 90 days. Employees can defer up to 95% of their gross salary into the plan, not to exceed $18,000 (2015: $18,000), 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 
2016 were $3 million (2015: $3 million). 

West-Ward Columbus Pharmaceuticals Corp: (401 (k) salary saving plan) 
West-Ward Columbus Pharmaceutical Corp has 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 90 days. Employees can defer up to 95% of their gross salary into the plan, not to exceed $18,000 for 2016, not 
including catch-up contributions available to eligible employees as outlined by the Internal Revenue Service. The company matches 100% 
on first 5% of the employees’ eligible contribution. Employer contributions do not vest for up to two years of service, 20% after two years 
of service and 100% after six 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 2016 were $8.1 million. 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. 

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Financial statements 

Notes to the consolidated financial statements continued 

42. Defined contribution retirement benefit plan 

Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC has defined contribution retirement plans in five of its subsidiaries: Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC – United 

Kingdom, Hikma Pharmaceuticals Limited (Jordan), Arab Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Co, West-Ward Pharmaceuticals Corp and West-

Ward Columbus Pharmaceuticals. The details of each contribution plan are as follows: 

Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC – United Kingdom 

The Group currently has a defined contribution pension plan available for staff working in the United Kingdom whereby the Group 

contributes 10% of salary. Contributions commence after three months’ employment. Employees are immediately entitled to 100%  

of the Group’s contributions. The Group’s contributions for the year ended 31 December 2016 were $0.2 million (2015: $0.2 million). 

Hikma Pharmaceuticals LLC – Jordan: 

The Group currently has an employee savings plan whereby 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 are entitled to 100% of the company contributions after ten years  

of employment with the company. The Group’s contributions for the year ended 31 December 2016 were $2 million (2015: $2 million). 

Arab Pharmaceutical Manufacturing PSC – Jordan: 

The Group currently has an employee saving plan whereby the employees contribute at 10%, and the company at 15% of basic salary. 

After three years of employment with the company, employees are entitled to 100% of the company contributions. The Group’s 

contributions for the year ended 31 December 2016 were $1 million (2015: $1 million). 

West-Ward Pharmaceuticals Corp: (401 (k) salary saving plan) 

West-Ward Pharmaceutical Corp has 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 90 days. Employees can defer up to 95% of their gross salary into the plan, not to exceed $18,000 (2015: $18,000), 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 

2016 were $3 million (2015: $3 million). 

West-Ward Columbus Pharmaceuticals Corp: (401 (k) salary saving plan) 

West-Ward Columbus Pharmaceutical Corp has 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 90 days. Employees can defer up to 95% of their gross salary into the plan, not to exceed $18,000 for 2016, not 

including catch-up contributions available to eligible employees as outlined by the Internal Revenue Service. The company matches 100% 

on first 5% of the employees’ eligible contribution. Employer contributions do not vest for up to two years of service, 20% after two years 

of service and 100% after six 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 2016 were $8.1 million. 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. 

43. Acquisition of businesses 
During the year, Hikma acquired two businesses: West-Ward Columbus and EUP. 

West-Ward Columbus 
On 28 July 2015 Hikma announced that it had agreed to acquire West-Ward Columbus, from Boehringer Ingelheim (Boehringer).West-
Ward Columbus is a well-established US specialty generics company with a highly differentiated product portfolio and best-in-class R&D 
capabilities. 

The acquisition of West-Ward Columbus will transform Hikma’s position and scale in the US generics market, expand the manufacturing 
capacity and technological capabilities, add significant breadth to Hikma’s US portfolio, create sustainable long-term growth potential. 

On 29 February 2016, Hikma completed the acquisition of West-Ward Columbus. The total fair value of the consideration was $1,725 
million comprising of net cash consideration of $575 million (net of certain working capital and other adjustments); 40 million Ordinary 
Shares issued to Boehringer based on Hikma’s share price of £18.81 and the US: GBP exchange rate of 1.3879:1 (representing an 
estimated 16.71 per cent. of Hikma issued share capital immediately following the issuance); a contingent consideration of $224 million 
based on future performance; and a purchase price adjustment of $118 million reflecting further working capital adjustments as well as 
amounts receivable from Boehringer in respect of milestones and other conditions. 

The goodwill arising represents the sustainable long-term growth, the addition of West-Ward’s Columbus experienced R&D team with a 
successful track record of bringing new and differentiated products to market, the possibility to launch additional pipeline products 
including those to launch beyond 2020 (future potential unidentified assets) and expected synergies not attributable to intangible assets. 

The net assets acquired in the transaction and the goodwill arising have been valued by a third party expert as set out below. 

Net assets acquired 

Trade and other receivables 
Inventories 
Other Current Assets 
Intangible assets 
Property, plant and equipment  
Deferred tax assets 
Trade and other payables 
Other current liabilities 
Deferred tax liabilities 
Other non-current liabilities 
Net assets acquired 

Goodwill 
Total consideration 

Discharged by: 

Cash consideration 
Issuance of share 
Contingent consideration 
Adjustment to purchase price 

Cash consideration 
Cash and cash equivalents acquired 

a
b

c
d

e

f
g

Fair Value 
$m 
170  
200  
4  
723  
447  
60  
(34) 
(85) 
(15) 
(152) 
 1,318  

407  
 1,725  

575  
 1,044  
224  
(118) 
 1,725  

575  
 – 

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a.  Trade and other receivables include a prepayment related to the Transitional Service Agreement between the Group and Boehringer. 

  The fair value of trade and other receivables is $170 million and includes trade receivables with a fair value of $158 million. The gross  
  contractual amount for trade receivables due is $158 million. 

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Notes to the consolidated financial statements continued 

43. Acquisition of businesses continued 
b.   Inventories have been valued as follows: 

•  Raw materials at the current replacement cost. 
•  Finished goods and work in process at the estimated selling prices less a cost to dispose of and complete, less a reasonable profit 

attributable to the selling effort, this results in an inventory step-up amounted to $27 million (note 5). 

c.   Intangible assets represent: 

•  Fair value of “Marketed products” which present the outcome of the R&D efforts, material and formulas. The Multi Period Excess 
Earnings Method (“MEEM”) of the Income Approach has been used to value those products. Useful lives of 9 -14 years have been 
determined. 

•  Fair value of products in various stages of development (“Pipeline Products”). The Multi Period Excess Earnings Method (“MEEM”) of 

the Income Approach has been used to value those products. Useful lives of 7 -15 years have been determined. 

d.   The Property, plant and equipment acquired have been valued by a third party expert at current market values on the basis of Fair Value 

as defined in IFRS 13 and in accordance with IFRS 3 Business Combinations. 

e.   As part of the acquisition, Hikma assumed a contingent liability related to the co-development with a third party of two specific 

products that includes payments for milestones and royalties dependent on the net sales (see note 32). These contingent liabilities were 
recorded as opening balance sheet liabilities based on a probability weighted present value amount at the time of the acquisition. 
Subsequent to the acquisition, $10 million of such milestones were paid. In addition, concurrent with the acquisition, Hikma entered 
into supply and manufacturing contracts with Boehringer. 

f.   As part of the acquisition of West-Ward Columbus, Hikma agreed to pay Boehringer contingent consideration of $220 million 

representing a probability weighted present value of potential liabilities related to two specific products subject to the achievement of 
certain US FDA approval milestones, royalties for each calendar quarter in the first year that certain conditions exist. Additionally, there 
was also $4 million contingent consideration in relation to retention bonus and special advance payments. Subsequent to the 
acquisition, $23 million were paid of such milestones and special payments. 

g.  A purchase price adjustment of $118 million reflecting further working capital adjustments as well amounts receivable from Boehringer 

in respect of milestones and other conditions (notes 18, 23). 

Goodwill recognised is expected to be non-deductible for income tax purposes. 

The revenue and core operating profit of West-Ward Columbus from the date of the acquisition, included in the Group’s consolidated 
statement of comprehensive income for the year amounted to $477 million and $34 million, respectively. These numbers exclude 
acquisition, integration, and other costs amounting to $41 million, the amortisation of the fair value uplift of the inventory of $27 million, 
and the intangible amortisation of $ 15 million) 

EUP 
On 8 September 2015 Hikma announced that it had agreed to acquire 97.73% of the share capital of EUP from a consortium of 
shareholders. EUP is a pharmaceutical manufacturing company specialising in oncology products. The acquisition of EUP will strengthen 
Hikma’s position in the large and fast growing Egyptian market, add an attractive portfolio and pipeline in the key strategic areas of 
oncology and injectables, add a manufacturing facility in Egypt, with both oral and injectable lines, and leverage Hikma’s established 
market position in Egypt and strong sales and marketing team. 

On closing the transaction on Feb 17th 2016, the total fair value of the consideration is deemed to be $38 million. $34 million is cash 
consideration and the balance of $4 million has been treated as deferred consideration. 

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Notes to the consolidated financial statements continued 

c.   Intangible assets represent: 

determined. 

•  Fair value of “Marketed products” which present the outcome of the R&D efforts, material and formulas. The Multi Period Excess 

Earnings Method (“MEEM”) of the Income Approach has been used to value those products. Useful lives of 9 -14 years have been 

•  Fair value of products in various stages of development (“Pipeline Products”). The Multi Period Excess Earnings Method (“MEEM”) of 

the Income Approach has been used to value those products. Useful lives of 7 -15 years have been determined. 

d.   The Property, plant and equipment acquired have been valued by a third party expert at current market values on the basis of Fair Value 

as defined in IFRS 13 and in accordance with IFRS 3 Business Combinations. 

e.   As part of the acquisition, Hikma assumed a contingent liability related to the co-development with a third party of two specific 

products that includes payments for milestones and royalties dependent on the net sales (see note 32). These contingent liabilities were 

recorded as opening balance sheet liabilities based on a probability weighted present value amount at the time of the acquisition. 

Subsequent to the acquisition, $10 million of such milestones were paid. In addition, concurrent with the acquisition, Hikma entered 

into supply and manufacturing contracts with Boehringer. 

f.   As part of the acquisition of West-Ward Columbus, Hikma agreed to pay Boehringer contingent consideration of $220 million 

representing a probability weighted present value of potential liabilities related to two specific products subject to the achievement of 

certain US FDA approval milestones, royalties for each calendar quarter in the first year that certain conditions exist. Additionally, there 

was also $4 million contingent consideration in relation to retention bonus and special advance payments. Subsequent to the 

acquisition, $23 million were paid of such milestones and special payments. 

g.  A purchase price adjustment of $118 million reflecting further working capital adjustments as well amounts receivable from Boehringer 

in respect of milestones and other conditions (notes 18, 23). 

Goodwill recognised is expected to be non-deductible for income tax purposes. 

The revenue and core operating profit of West-Ward Columbus from the date of the acquisition, included in the Group’s consolidated 

statement of comprehensive income for the year amounted to $477 million and $34 million, respectively. These numbers exclude 

acquisition, integration, and other costs amounting to $41 million, the amortisation of the fair value uplift of the inventory of $27 million, 

and the intangible amortisation of $ 15 million) 

EUP 

On 8 September 2015 Hikma announced that it had agreed to acquire 97.73% of the share capital of EUP from a consortium of 

shareholders. EUP is a pharmaceutical manufacturing company specialising in oncology products. The acquisition of EUP will strengthen 

Hikma’s position in the large and fast growing Egyptian market, add an attractive portfolio and pipeline in the key strategic areas of 

oncology and injectables, add a manufacturing facility in Egypt, with both oral and injectable lines, and leverage Hikma’s established 

market position in Egypt and strong sales and marketing team. 

On closing the transaction on Feb 17th 2016, the total fair value of the consideration is deemed to be $38 million. $34 million is cash 

consideration and the balance of $4 million has been treated as deferred consideration. 

43. Acquisition of businesses continued 

b.   Inventories have been valued as follows: 

•  Raw materials at the current replacement cost. 

43. Acquisition of businesses continued 
The goodwill arising represents the synergies that will be obtained by integrating EUP into the existing business. 

The net assets acquired in the transaction and the goodwill arising have been valued by a third party expert as set out below. 

•  Finished goods and work in process at the estimated selling prices less a cost to dispose of and complete, less a reasonable profit 

Net assets acquired 

attributable to the selling effort, this results in an inventory step-up amounted to $27 million (note 5). 

Cash and cash equivalents 
Inventories 
Intangible Assets 
Property, plant and equipment  
Financial debt 
Income tax provision 
Other current liabilities 
Deferred tax liability 
Net assets acquired 

Non-controlling interest 
Goodwill 
Total consideration 

Discharged by: 

Cash 
Deferred consideration 

Cash consideration 
Cash and cash equivalents acquired 
Net cash outflow arising on acquisition 

a
b

c

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$m 
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1  
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11  
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24  

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38  

34  
4  
38  

34  
(1) 
33  

a.   Product rights relating to product licenses and approvals have been valued based on the type of rights acquired. A discounted cash flow approach has been 
taken based on excess earnings by product group, applying a discount rate applicable for any market participant. The product rights have been valued using 
a model that reflects a market participant point of view, where assumptions were built based on the expected market performance for these products 
irrespective of the acquirer’s identity. 

b.   The property, plant and equipment acquired have been valued by a third party expert at current market value. 
c.   The non-controlling interests have been recognised as a proportion of net assets acquired. 

Goodwill recognised is expected to be non-deductible for income tax purposes. 

The revenue and core operating loss of EUP from the date of the acquisition that is included in the Group’s consolidated statement of 
comprehensive income for the year amounted to $4 million and $3 million, respectively. 

Full period impact of acquisitions: 
If the acquisition of West-Ward Columbus and EUP had been completed on the first day of the financial year, the Group’s revenues for the 
period would have been approximately $2,057 million and the Group’s profit attributable to equity holders of the parent would have been 
approximately $154 million. The appropriate additional contribution by entity for the period from the beginning of the year up to the 
acquisition date is illustrated in the table below: 

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West-Ward Columbus 
EUP 

Effect on 
Group’s 
revenues 
$m 

Effect on 
Group’s 
profit/(loss)
$m

107  
 – 
107  

1 
(2)
(1)

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Company balance sheet 
At 31 December 2016 

Non-current assets 
Intangible assets 
Financial and other non-current assets 
Investments in subsidiaries 
Due from subsidiaries 
Property, plant and equipment 

Current assets 
Inventories 
Other current assets 
Cash and cash equivalents 
Due from subsidiaries 
Other receivables 

Total assets 
Current liabilities 
Other payables 
Other current liabilities 
Income tax provision 
Due to subsidiaries 

Net current assets 
Non-current liabilities 
Long-term financial debts 
Due to subsidiaries 
Other non-current liabilities 

Total liabilities 
Net assets  
Equity 
Share capital 
Share premium  
Own shares 
Profit for the year 
Other reserves 
Equity attributable to equity holders of the parent 

Note

46

47
48

49
50
48

51

52

53
52
54

61
62

63

2016 
$m 

 13  
 6  
 3,179  
 507  
 3  
 3,708  

 –  
 59  
 32  
 108  
 2  
 201  
 3,909  

 4  
 13  
 5  
 32  
 54  
 147  

 640  
 55  
 –  
 695  
 749  
 3,160  

 40  
 282  
 (1) 
 77  
 2,762  
 3,160  

2015 
$m 

 197  
 8  
 1,888  
 115  
– 
 2,208  

 4  
 22  
 363  
 117  
 3  
 509  
 2,717  

 2  
 22  
– 
 42  
 66  
 443  

 495  
 45  
 18  
 558  
 624  
 2,093  

 35  
 282  
 (1) 
 133  
 1,644  
 2,093  

The financial statements of Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC, register number 5557934, were approved by the Board of Directors and signed on 
its behalf by: 

Said Darwazah 
Director 

14 March 2017 

Mazen Darwazah 
Director 

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Company statement of changes in equity 
For the year ended 31 December 2016 

Balance at 1 January 2015 
Issue of equity shares 
Cost of equity settled employee share 
scheme 
Profit for the year 
Dividends paid 
Effect of change in fair value  
Balance at 31 December 2015  
and 1 January 2016 
Issue of equity shares 
Cost of equity settled employee share 
scheme 
Profit for the year 
Dividends paid 
Effect of change in fair value  
Balance at 31 December 2016 

Paid up capital  Share premium 
$m
 281 
 1 
–

$m 
 35  
– 
– 

Own shares Merger reserve 
$m
 707 
–
–

$m
 (1)
–
–

– 
– 
– 
 35  

 5  
– 

– 
– 
– 
 40  

–
–
–
 282 

–
–

–
–
–
 282 

–
–
–
 (1)

–
–

–
–
–
 (1)

–
–
–
 707 

 1,039 
–

–
–
–
 1,746 

Retained 
earnings 
$m 
 987  
– 
 15  

 133  
 (64) 
 (1) 
 1,070  

– 
 22  

 77  
 (77) 
 1  
 1,093  

Total
$m
 2,009 
 1 
 15 

 133 
 (64)
 (1)
 2,093 

 1,044 
 22 

 77 
 (77)
 1 
 3,160 

As permitted by section 408 of the Companies Act 2006, the statement of comprehensive income of the Company is not presented as 
part of this accounts. 

Financial statements 

Company balance sheet 

At 31 December 2016 

Non-current assets 

Intangible assets 

Financial and other non-current assets 

Investments in subsidiaries 

Due from subsidiaries 

Property, plant and equipment 

Current assets 

Inventories 

Other current assets 

Cash and cash equivalents 

Due from subsidiaries 

Other receivables 

Total assets 

Current liabilities 

Other payables 

Other current liabilities 

Income tax provision 

Due to subsidiaries 

Net current assets 

Non-current liabilities 

Long-term financial debts 

Due to subsidiaries 

Other non-current liabilities 

Total liabilities 

Net assets  

Equity 

Share capital 

Share premium  

Own shares 

Profit for the year 

Other reserves 

its behalf by: 

Said Darwazah 

Director 

14 March 2017 

Note

46

47

48

49

50

48

51

52

53

52

54

61

62

63

2015 

$m 

 197  

 8  

 1,888  

 115  

– 

 2,208  

 4  

 22  

 363  

 117  

 3  

 509  

 2  

 22  

– 

 42  

 66  

 495  

 45  

 18  

 558  

 624  

2016 

$m 

 13  

 6  

 3,179  

 507  

 3  

 3,708  

 –  

 59  

 32  

 108  

 2  

 201  

 4  

 13  

 5  

 32  

 54  

 640  

 55  

 –  

 695  

 749  

 3,909  

 2,717  

 147  

 443  

 3,160  

 2,093  

 40  

 282  

 (1) 

 77  

 2,762  

 3,160  

 35  

 282  

 (1) 

 133  

 1,644  

 2,093  

Equity attributable to equity holders of the parent 

The financial statements of Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC, register number 5557934, were approved by the Board of Directors and signed on 

Mazen Darwazah 

Director 

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Financial statements 

Company cash flow statement 
For the year ended 31 December 2016 

Profit before tax 
Adjustments for: 
Depreciation, amortisation and impairment of: 
Amortisation of intangible assets 
(Gains)/losses on disposal of intangible assets 
Cost of equity-settled employee share scheme 
Finance income 
Interest and bank charges 
Change in other current assets 
Change in other payables 
Change in inventory 
Change in other receivables 
Change in amounts due from/to subsidiaries 
Change in other current liabilities 
Release of contingent Liability 
Non-cash dividend from subsidiaries 
Net cash from operating activities  
Investing activities 
Change in amounts due from subsidiaries 
Purchase of property, plant and equipment  
Purchase of intangible assets 
Proceeds from disposal of intangible assets 
Investments designated at fair value  
Investment in subsidiaries 
Acquisition of business undertakings net of cash acquired 
Interest income 
Net cash used in investing activities 
Financing activities 
Decrease in collateralized cash 
Proceeds from issue of new shares 
Proceeds from issue of long term financial debts 
Repayment of long
Repayment of short-term debts 
Interest paid 
Dividends paid 
Cumulative effect of change in fair value  
Proceeds from co-development and earn out payment agreement, net 
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 

term financial debts 

‐

2016 
$m 
 73  

 3  
 (26) 
 5  
 (15) 
 53  
 –  
 2  
 –  
 1  
 13  
 (3) 
 (4) 
 3  
 105  

 47  
 (3) 
 (15) 
 9  
 –  
 2  
 (516) 
 3  
 (473) 

 –  
 –  
 405  
 (260) 
 –  
 (33) 
 (77) 
 –  
 2  
 37  
 (331) 
 363  
 32  

2015 
$m 
 133  

 1  
 –  
 3  
 (4) 
 33  
 1  
 1  
 (4) 
 (1) 
 15  
 5  
 –  
 –  
 183  

 (70) 
 –  
 (31) 
 –  
 (20) 
 24  
 –  
 4  
 (93) 

 5  
 1  
 512  
 (66) 
 (247) 
 (27) 
 (64) 
 (1) 
 17  
 130  
 220  
 143  
 363  

202
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Financial statements 

Company cash flow statement 

For the year ended 31 December 2016 

Profit before tax 

Adjustments for: 

Depreciation, amortisation and impairment of: 

Amortisation of intangible assets 

(Gains)/losses on disposal of intangible assets 

Cost of equity-settled employee share scheme 

Finance income 

Interest and bank charges 

Change in other current assets 

Change in other payables 

Change in inventory 

Change in other receivables 

Change in amounts due from/to subsidiaries 

Change in other current liabilities 

Release of contingent Liability 

Non-cash dividend from subsidiaries 

Net cash from operating activities  

Investing activities 

Change in amounts due from subsidiaries 

Purchase of property, plant and equipment  

Purchase of intangible assets 

Proceeds from disposal of intangible assets 

Investments designated at fair value  

Investment in subsidiaries 

Interest income 

Net cash used in investing activities 

Financing activities 

Decrease in collateralized cash 

Proceeds from issue of new shares 

Proceeds from issue of long term financial debts 

Repayment of long

term financial debts 

Repayment of short-term debts 

Interest paid 

Dividends paid 

‐

Acquisition of business undertakings net of cash acquired 

Cumulative effect of change in fair value  

Proceeds from co-development and earn out payment agreement, net 

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 

2016 

$m 

 73  

 3  

 (26) 

 5  

 (15) 

 53  

 –  

 2  

 –  

 1  

 13  

 (3) 

 (4) 

 3  

 105  

 47  

 (3) 

 (15) 

 (516) 

 (473) 

 9  

 –  

 2  

 3  

 –  

 –  

 405  

 (260) 

 –  

 (33) 

 (77) 

 –  

 2  

 37  

 (331) 

 363  

 32  

2015 

$m 

 133  

 1  

 –  

 3  

 (4) 

 33  

 1  

 1  

 (4) 

 (1) 

 15  

 5  

 –  

 –  

 183  

 (70) 

 –  

 (31) 

 –  

 (20) 

 24  

 –  

 4  

 (93) 

 5  

 1  

 512  

 (66) 

 (247) 

 (27) 

 (64) 

 (1) 

 17  

 130  

 220  

 143  

 363  

Notes to the Company financial statements  
For the year ended 31 December 2016 

44. Adoption of new and revised 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. 

45. 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 adopted for use in the 
European Union. 

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 IFRS 2 ‘Share based payment’, whereby current charge 
expenses relating to the subsidiaries’ employees are recharged to subsidiary companies. 

46. Intangible assets 

Cost 
Balance at 1 January 2015 
Additions/transfers from subsidiaries 
Remeasurement* 
Balance at 1 January 2016 
Additions/(Transfers to) subsidiaries 
Transfer to investment in subsidiaries 
Disposals 
Balance at 31 December 2016 
Amortisation 
Balance at 1 January 2015 
Charge for the year 
Balance at 1 January 2016 
Charge for the year 
Transfers to subsidiaries 
Balance at 31 December 2016 
Carrying amount  
At 31 December 2016 
At 31 December 2015 

Goodwill
$m

Product related 
intangibles  
$m 

Software 
$m 

 51 
 – 
 (8)
 43 
 – 
 (43)
 – 
 – 

 – 
 – 
 – 
 – 
 – 

 – 
 43 

 –  
 145  
 –  
 145  
 (140) 
 –  
 (5) 
 –  

 (1) 
 (1) 
 (2) 
 3  
 –  

 –  
 144  

 –  
 10  
 –  
 10  
 3  
 –  
 –  
 13  

 –  
 –  
 –  
 –  
 –  

 13  
 10  

* 

In 2015 an adjustment of $8 million was made to the provisional goodwill recognised on the acquisition of Bedford as a result of the adjustment to 
property, plant and equipment, inventory and deferred taxes made prior to the end of the measurement period on 15 July 2015. 

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Total
$m

 51 
 155 
 (8)
 198 
 (137)
 (43)
 (5)
 13 

 (1)
 (1)
 (2)
 3 
 – 

 13 
 197 

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Notes to the Company financial statements continued 
For the year ended 31 December 2016 

47. Investments in subsidiaries 
The details of Investment in subsidiaries are mentioned in note 41. 

The following table provides the movement of the investments in subsidiaries: 

Beginning balance 
Additions/Transfers from/(to) subsidiaries 
Transfer from Goodwill 
Reduction in investment* 
Reduction in paid up capital** 
Ending balance 

2016 
$m 
 1,888  
 1,908  
 43  
 (650) 
 (10) 
 3,179  

2015 
$m 
 2,033  
 –  
 –  
 –  
 (145) 
 1,888  

*  This category relates to an intragroup restructuring following the acquisition of West-Ward Columbus. 
**  In 2016, the capital of Hikma Finance (Luxembourg) SARL was reduced by $10 million, in previous period a reduction of $108 million in Hikma Finance 

(Luxembourg) SARL, in addition the capital contribution of $37 million to Eurohealth International SARL was reversed as the conditions of the contribution 
were not satisfied. Part of this capital reduction is related to the transfer of intangibles from sister companies. 

48. Due from subsidiaries and sister companies 
Non-current assets 

West-Ward Pharmaceuticals Corp. 
Hikma Italia S. P. A 
Hikma MENA Holdings 
West-Ward Pharmaceuticals International Limited * 
Eurohealth International SARL  

* 

Increase in respect of dividends in specie as part of an intragroup restructuring following the acquisition of West-Ward Columbus. 

Current assets 

Hikma Pharmaceuticals - Jordan 
Hikma UK Limited 
Hikma MENA Holdings 
West-Ward Pharmaceutical Corp. 
Hikma Pharma SAE 
Eurohealth International SARL  
Hikma finance (Luxembourg) SARL 
Hikma Emerging Markets and Asia Pacific FZ-LLC Dubai 

49. Other current assets 

Price adjustment receivable (note 43) 
Investment designated at fair value 
Co-development and earnout Receivable 
Others 

2016 
$m 
8  
4  
7  
 488  
–  
 507  

2016 
$m 
 3  
 62  
 7  
 33  
 2  
– 
– 
 1  
 108  

2016 
$m 
34  
20  
3  
2  
59  

2015 
$m 
 56  
5  
7  
 –  
 47  
 115  

2015 
$m 
– 
 88  
 7  
– 
 2  
 17  
 3  
– 
 117  

2015 
$m 
 –  
 20  
 2  
 –  
 22  

Investment designated at fair value: represents the agreement the Group entered in 2015 with an asset management firm to manage 
a $20 million portfolio of underlying debt instruments. The asset is measured at fair value and classed as level 1 as it uses ‘quoted prices in 
active markets. 

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Notes to the Company financial statements continued 

For the year ended 31 December 2016 

47. Investments in subsidiaries 

The details of Investment in subsidiaries are mentioned in note 41. 

The following table provides the movement of the investments in subsidiaries: 

Beginning balance 

Additions/Transfers from/(to) subsidiaries 

Transfer from Goodwill 

Reduction in investment* 

Reduction in paid up capital** 

Ending balance 

*  This category relates to an intragroup restructuring following the acquisition of West-Ward Columbus. 

**  In 2016, the capital of Hikma Finance (Luxembourg) SARL was reduced by $10 million, in previous period a reduction of $108 million in Hikma Finance 

(Luxembourg) SARL, in addition the capital contribution of $37 million to Eurohealth International SARL was reversed as the conditions of the contribution 

were not satisfied. Part of this capital reduction is related to the transfer of intangibles from sister companies. 

48. Due from subsidiaries and sister companies 

Non-current assets 

* 

Increase in respect of dividends in specie as part of an intragroup restructuring following the acquisition of West-Ward Columbus. 

2016 

$m 

 1,888  

 1,908  

 43  

 (650) 

 (10) 

 3,179  

2015 

$m 

 2,033  

 –  

 –  

 –  

 (145) 

 1,888  

2016 

$m 

8  

4  

7  

–  

 488  

 507  

2016 

$m 

 3  

 62  

 7  

 33  

 2  

– 

– 

 1  

2016 

$m 

34  

20  

3  

2  

59  

2015 

$m 

 56  

5  

7  

 –  

 47  

 115  

2015 

$m 

– 

 88  

 7  

– 

 2  

 17  

 3  

– 

2015 

$m 

 –  

 20  

 2  

 –  

 22  

 108  

 117  

West-Ward Pharmaceuticals Corp. 

Hikma Italia S. P. A 

Hikma MENA Holdings 

West-Ward Pharmaceuticals International Limited * 

Eurohealth International SARL  

Current assets 

Hikma Pharmaceuticals - Jordan 

Hikma UK Limited 

Hikma MENA Holdings 

West-Ward Pharmaceutical Corp. 

Hikma Pharma SAE 

Eurohealth International SARL  

Hikma finance (Luxembourg) SARL 

Hikma Emerging Markets and Asia Pacific FZ-LLC Dubai 

49. Other current assets 

Price adjustment receivable (note 43) 

Investment designated at fair value 

Co-development and earnout Receivable 

Others 

active markets. 

196 

50. Financial assets 
Cash and cash equivalents 

Cash at banks and on hand 
Time deposits 
Money market deposits 

As at 31 December
2015
$m
–
 324 
 39 
 363 

2016 
$m 
– 
 5  
 27  
 32  

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. 

51. Financial liabilities 

Other payables 
The Directors consider that the carrying amount of other payables approximates to their fair value. 

52. Due to subsidiaries and sister companies 

Non-current liabilities 

Hikma (Maple) Limited 
Hikma Investment LLC 
Eurohealth International SARL 

Current liabilities 

Hikma Investment LLC 
West-Ward USA 
Hikma Farmaceutica S.A 
Thymoorgan GmbH 
West-Ward Pharmaceuticals International Limited 
Hikma Pharma Limited - Jersey 
Others 

Investment designated at fair value: represents the agreement the Group entered in 2015 with an asset management firm to manage 

a $20 million portfolio of underlying debt instruments. The asset is measured at fair value and classed as level 1 as it uses ‘quoted prices in 

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Annual Report 2016 

2016 
$m 
 44  
1  
 10  
 55  

2016 
$m 
5  
 – 
 – 
1  
 24  
2  
 – 
 32  

2015
$m
 44 
1 
 –
 45 

2015
$m
5 
 31 
2 
3 
 –
 –
1 
 42 

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Notes to the Company financial statements continued 
For the year ended 31 December 2016 

53. Long-term financial debts 
A $500 million (with a fair value of $495 million) 4.25 per cent. Eurobond due April 2020 with the rating of (BB+/Ba1). The proceeds were 
used to refinance existing debt and to finance part of the cash consideration of West-Ward Columbus acquisition. 

54. Other non-current liabilities 
Co-development and earnout payment agreement 
In 2015 the liability mainly relates to the present value of future payments on a co-development and earnout agreement. As part of this 
agreement, milestone payments dependent on successful clinical development of defined products are received by the Group. In return of 
receiving such milestone payments, the Group has agreed to pay the contracting party a certain percentage of future sales of those 
products. As at 31 December 2016 and 31 December 2015, the liability associated with these earnout payments was adjusted to reflect 
the present value of the expected future cash outflows and the difference is presented as a finance cost/income. 

During 2016, the total liability was transferred to sister company, however PLC still acts as guarantor for the performance of a number of 
its affiliates pursuant to various agreements. 

55. 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: 

 British Pound 

2016
$m
–

Liabilities
2015
$m
–

2016 
$m 
– 

Assets 
2015 
$m 
1 

A sensitivity analysis based on a 10% 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 30. 

Interest rate risk 

Financial liabilities 
Interest-bearing loans and borrowings 
Financial assets 
Cash and cash equivalents 

As at 31 December 
2016
Total
$m

Floating rate
$m

Fixed rate 
$m 

As at 31 December  
2015 
Total 
$m 

Floating rate 
$m 

Fixed rate
$m

 495  

 145 

 – 

 27 

 640 

 27 

 494 

 – 

 –

 357  

 494  

 357  

An interest rate sensitivity analysis assumes an instantaneous 100 basis point change in interest rates in all currencies from their levels at 
31 December 2016, with all other variables held constant. Based on the composition of the Company debt and cash portfolio as at 
31 December 2016, a 1% increase in interest rates would result in an additional interest expense of $1 million being incurred per year 
(2015: $4 million of interest income incurred). 

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Notes to the Company financial statements continued 

For the year ended 31 December 2016 

53. Long-term financial debts 

A $500 million (with a fair value of $495 million) 4.25 per cent. Eurobond due April 2020 with the rating of (BB+/Ba1). The proceeds were 

used to refinance existing debt and to finance part of the cash consideration of West-Ward Columbus acquisition. 

54. Other non-current liabilities 

Co-development and earnout payment agreement 

In 2015 the liability mainly relates to the present value of future payments on a co-development and earnout agreement. As part of this 

agreement, milestone payments dependent on successful clinical development of defined products are received by the Group. In return of 

receiving such milestone payments, the Group has agreed to pay the contracting party a certain percentage of future sales of those 

products. As at 31 December 2016 and 31 December 2015, the liability associated with these earnout payments was adjusted to reflect 

the present value of the expected future cash outflows and the difference is presented as a finance cost/income. 

During 2016, the total liability was transferred to sister company, however PLC still acts as guarantor for the performance of a number of 

its affiliates pursuant to various agreements. 

55. Financial policies for risk management and their objectives 

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 

2016

$m

–

Liabilities

2015

$m

–

2016 

$m 

– 

Assets 

2015 

$m 

1 

A sensitivity analysis based on a 10% movement in foreign exchange rates has no material impact on the Company results and Company 

Further details on how the Company manages the currency risk are given in Note 30. 

statement of changes in equity. 

Interest rate risk 

Interest-bearing loans and borrowings 

 495  

 145 

Financial liabilities 

Financial assets 

Cash and cash equivalents 

Fixed rate 

Floating rate

$m 

$m

As at 31 December 

As at 31 December  

2016

Total

$m

 640 

 27 

Fixed rate

Floating rate 

$m

 494 

$m 

 – 

2015 

Total 

$m 

 494  

 357  

 – 

 27 

 –

 357  

An interest rate sensitivity analysis assumes an instantaneous 100 basis point change in interest rates in all currencies from their levels at 

31 December 2016, with all other variables held constant. Based on the composition of the Company debt and cash portfolio as at 

31 December 2016, a 1% increase in interest rates would result in an additional interest expense of $1 million being incurred per year 

(2015: $4 million of interest income incurred). 

Currency risk 

different currencies: 

 British Pound 

55. Financial policies for risk management and their objectives continued 
Liquidity risk 

2016 
Cash and cash equivalents 
Accounts receivable 
Interest bearing loans and borrowings 
Other payables 

2015 

Cash and cash equivalents 
Accounts receivable 
Interest bearing loans and borrowings 
Other payables 

Less than one 
year 
$m 
 32  
 2  
 (24) 
 (4) 
 6  

Two to five 
years 
$m 
– 
– 
 (702) 
– 
 (702) 

 Less than one 
year  
$m  
 363  
 3  
 (20) 
 (2) 
 344  

 Two to five 
years  
 $m  
– 
– 
 (567) 
– 
 (567) 

Total
$m
 32 
 2 
 (726)
 (4)
 (696)

 Total 
 $m 
 363 
 3 
 (587)
 (2)
 (223)

The Company believes that, given the Group’s operating cash flow during 2016, it has the ability to satisfy its liability commitments. 

56. Staff costs 
Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC currently has an average of twenty-one employees (2015: sixteen) (excluding Executive Directors); total 
compensation paid to them amounted to $6 million (2015: $4 million) of which salaries and bonuses compromise an amount of $5 million 
(2015: $3 million) the remaining balance of $1 million (2015: $1 million) represents national insurance contributions. The cost of share-
based payments and other benefits presented below. 

57. Stock options 
The details of the stock compensation scheme are provided in note 38. As at 31 December 2016, 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 (2015: 2,560,000). 

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Notes to the Company financial statements continued 
For the year ended 31 December 2016 

58. Long-term incentive plans 
The details of the LTIP scheme are provided in note 38. As at 31 December 2016, the total number of awards granted to employees of the 
Company under the LTIPs during the life of the plans was 1,649,615 shares (2015: 1,649,615) and the total amount of the compensation 
expenses charged to profit and loss is $2 million (2015: $2 million). 

59. Management incentive plans 
The details of the MIP scheme are provided in note 38. As at 31 December 2016, the total number of awards granted to employees of the 
Company under the MIP during the life of the plans was 25,716 shares (2015: 18,383 shares) and the total amount of the compensation 
expenses charged to profit and loss is $nil (2015: $nil). 

60. Executive incentive plans 
The 2014 Executive Incentive Plan (“EIP”) was approved by shareholders at the 2014 Annual General Meeting. The details of the EIP 
scheme are provided in note 38. As at 31 December 2016, the total number of awards granted to employees of the Company under the 
EIP during the life of the plans was 364,274 shares (2015:153,209) and the total amount of the compensation expenses charged to profit 
and loss is $ 3 million (2015: $1 million). 

61. Share capital 
Issued and fully paid - included in shareholder’s equity: 

At 1 January  
Issued during the year (ordinary shares of 10p each) 
At 31 December 

62. Share premium 

Balance at 1 January 2016 
Premium arising on exercise of stock options 
Balance at 31 December 2016 

Number ‘m

 200 
 41 
 241 

2016
$m

 35 
 5 
 40 

Number ‘m 

 199  
 1  
 200  

2015 
$m 

 35  
– 
 35  

Share 
premium 
$m 
282 
– 
282 

63. Profit for the year 

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 $77 million (2015: $133 million). 

Included in the net income for the year is an amount of $125 million (2015: $202 million) representing dividends received,$32 million of 

acquisition cost in relation to West-Ward Columbus acquisition (2015:$12 million), and $5 million (2015: $3 million) representing the 

current year charge of LTIPs and EIPs whereby the remaining charge $17 million (2015: $12 million) of the Group’s stock options, LTIPs, 

MIPs and EIPs charge is recharged to subsidiary companies. 

64. Related parties 

Amounts repayable to and from subsidiaries are disclosed in Notes 48 and 52. 

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 40. Details of Directors remuneration are disclosed in the Remuneration Committee 

Report on pages 104 to 135. 

More details on the general information of the ultimate parent of the Group are disclosed in Note 2. 

65. Contingent liabilities 

A contingent liability existed at the balance sheet date in respect of Standby Letter of Credit totalling to $9 million (2015: $9 million). 

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Notes to the Company financial statements continued 

For the year ended 31 December 2016 

58. Long-term incentive plans 

The details of the LTIP scheme are provided in note 38. As at 31 December 2016, the total number of awards granted to employees of the 

Company under the LTIPs during the life of the plans was 1,649,615 shares (2015: 1,649,615) and the total amount of the compensation 

expenses charged to profit and loss is $2 million (2015: $2 million). 

59. Management incentive plans 

The details of the MIP scheme are provided in note 38. As at 31 December 2016, the total number of awards granted to employees of the 

Company under the MIP during the life of the plans was 25,716 shares (2015: 18,383 shares) and the total amount of the compensation 

expenses charged to profit and loss is $nil (2015: $nil). 

60. Executive incentive plans 

The 2014 Executive Incentive Plan (“EIP”) was approved by shareholders at the 2014 Annual General Meeting. The details of the EIP 

scheme are provided in note 38. As at 31 December 2016, the total number of awards granted to employees of the Company under the 

EIP during the life of the plans was 364,274 shares (2015:153,209) and the total amount of the compensation expenses charged to profit 

and loss is $ 3 million (2015: $1 million). 

61. Share capital 

Issued and fully paid - included in shareholder’s equity: 

At 1 January  

At 31 December 

Issued during the year (ordinary shares of 10p each) 

62. Share premium 

Balance at 1 January 2016 

Premium arising on exercise of stock options 

Balance at 31 December 2016 

Number ‘m

Number ‘m 

2016

$m

 35 

 5 

 40 

 200 

 41 

 241 

 199  

 1  

 200  

2015 

$m 

 35  

– 

 35  

Share 

premium 

$m 

282 

– 

282 

63. Profit for the year 
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 $77 million (2015: $133 million). 

Included in the net income for the year is an amount of $125 million (2015: $202 million) representing dividends received,$32 million of 
acquisition cost in relation to West-Ward Columbus acquisition (2015:$12 million), and $5 million (2015: $3 million) representing the 
current year charge of LTIPs and EIPs whereby the remaining charge $17 million (2015: $12 million) of the Group’s stock options, LTIPs, 
MIPs and EIPs charge is recharged to subsidiary companies. 

64. Related parties 
Amounts repayable to and from subsidiaries are disclosed in Notes 48 and 52. 

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 40. Details of Directors remuneration are disclosed in the Remuneration Committee 
Report on pages 104 to 135. 

More details on the general information of the ultimate parent of the Group are disclosed in Note 2. 

65. Contingent liabilities 
A contingent liability existed at the balance sheet date in respect of Standby Letter of Credit totalling to $9 million (2015: $9 million). 

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2017 financial calendar
6 April

2016 final dividend ex-dividend date

7 April

19 May

25 May

17 August*

24 August*

25 August*

2016 final dividend record date

Annual General Meeting

2016 final dividend paid to shareholders

2017 interim results and interim dividend announced

2017 interim dividend ex-dividend date

2017 interim dividend record date

22 September*

2017 interim dividend paid to shareholders

*  Provisional dates.

Shareholding enquiries
Enquiries or information concerning existing shareholdings should be directed to the Company’s registrars, Capita Registrars either:

•  in writing to Shareholder Services, Capita Registrars, The Registry, 34 Beckenham Road, Beckenham, Kent BR3 4TU;

•  by telephone from within the UK on 0871 664 0300;

•  by telephone from outside the UK on +44 371 664 0300; or

•  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.

Share listings
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.

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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 (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 Conduct 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 FCA by looking the firm up on www.fsa.gov.uk/register;

Report the matter to the FCA either by calling 0800 111 6768 or visit www.fca.org.uk/consumers/scams;

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 CORP.

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

401 Industrial Way West 
Eatontown 
New Jersey 07724 
US

Telephone: +1 732 542 1191 
Facsimile: +1 732 542 6150 

HIKMA PHARMACEUTICALS LLC

HIKMA FARMACÊUTICA (PORTUGAL) S.A.

P.O. Box 182400 
11118 Amman 
Jordan

Telephone: +962 6 5802900 
Facsimile: +962 6 5827102

Estrada Rio Da Mo no. 8 
8A, 8B – Fervença 
2705 – 906 Terrugem SNT 
Portugal

Telephone: +351 21 9608410 
Facsimile: +351 21 9615102

AUDITORS

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP 
1 Embankment Place 
London WC2N 6RH 
UK

Advisers

BROKERS

Citigroup Global Markets 
Limited 
Canada Square 
London E14 5LB 
UK

Bank of America Merrill Lynch 
2 King Edward Street 
London EC1A 1HQ 
UK

PUBLIC RELATIONS

FTI Consulting 
200 Aldersgate 
Aldersgate Street 
London EC1A 4HD 
UK

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