Allergan Reports First Quarter Operating Results and Increases Full Ye

Allergan Reports First Quarter Operating Results and Increases Full Year Earnings Guidance

    Business Editors/Financial Analysts

    IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 27, 2005--

-- Pharmaceutical Sales Increased 13 Percent for the First Quarter -- Board of Directors Declares First Quarter Dividend
    Allergan, Inc. (NYSE:AGN) today announced operating results for the first quarter ended March 25, 2005. Allergan also announced that its Board of Directors has declared a first quarter dividend of $0.10 per share, payable on June 8, 2005 to stockholders of record on May 13, 2005.

    Operating Results

    For the quarter ended March 25, 2005:

--	Allergan's net sales were $527.2 million, including $23.1 million of non-pharmaceutical product sales, primarily consisting of contract manufacturing sales to Advanced Medical Optics, Inc. (AMO), a former subsidiary that was spun-off from Allergan in June 2002.
--	Pharmaceutical sales increased 12.6 percent, or 11.2 percent at constant currency, compared to pharmaceutical sales in the first quarter of 2004.
--	Allergan reported $0.60 diluted earnings per share, including the recognition of income associated with the termination of Allergan's Vitrase(R) collaboration agreement with ISTA Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (ISTA), the incurrence of restructuring charges related to the scheduled termination of Allergan's manufacturing and supply agreement with AMO, the incurrence of restructuring charges and transition/duplicate operating expenses related to the streamlining of Allergan's research and development and select commercial activities throughout Europe and the effect of an unrealized gain on the mark-to-market adjustment to foreign currency derivative instruments, totaling $24.0 million pre-tax, compared to the $0.60 diluted earnings per share reported for the first quarter of 2004.
--	Allergan's adjusted diluted earnings per share were $0.76, representing a 28.8 percent increase compared to adjusted diluted earnings per share of $0.59 reported for the first quarter of 2004. Adjusted diluted earnings per share for the first quarter of 2005 exclude the income received from ISTA, the restructuring charges related to the AMO agreement, the restructuring charges and transition/duplicate operating expenses related to the European streamlining activities and the unrealized gain on foreign currency derivative instruments. A reconciliation of the adjustments made from reported earnings per share to adjusted diluted earnings per share is contained in the financial tables of this document.

    "We are extremely pleased with the strong income growth in our first quarter and our ability to continue to invest heavily in research and development and commercial operations. We believe we are making good progress with several of our early-stage projects, including the alpha agonists for the treatment of neuropathic pain and the proton pump inhibitor pro drug for the treatment of gastrointestinal disease," said David E.I. Pyott, Allergan's Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer. "The approval of Combigan(TM) in the United Kingdom as the first European Union country is an important milestone in the global roll-out of this promising product."

    Product and Pipeline Update

    During the first quarter of 2005:

    -- Allergan announced that it received a positive opinion from
    the European Union by way of the Mutual Recognition Process
    for Vistabel(R). The positive opinion was received in all
    twelve concerned member states in which Allergan filed. The
    twelve member states include, among others, Austria, Hungary,
    Greece, Belgium and Finland.

    -- Allergan announced plans to move forward with a large Phase
    III clinical trial program to investigate the safety and
    efficacy of Botox(R) as a prophylactic therapy in a subset of
    migraine patients with chronic daily headache.

    -- On February 9, 2005, Allergan commented on the announcement by
    Inspire Pharmaceuticals, Inc. that Inspire's diquafosol
    product failed to demonstrate statistically significant
    improvement as compared to placebo for its primary endpoint.

    -- On February 16, 2005, PediaMed Pharmaceuticals, Inc. announced
    that it had entered into a co-promotion agreement with
    Allergan in the United States pediatric market for Allergan's
    Zymar(R) ophthalmic solution, a treatment for bacterial
    conjunctivitis, the common eye infection known to many as
    "pink eye."

    -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued an
    approvable letter for Combigan(TM), Allergan's Alphagan(R)/
    timolol combination product for the treatment of glaucoma
    (brimonidine tartrate/timolol ophthalmic solution). The
    approvable letter sets out the conditions that the Company
    must meet in order to obtain FDA marketing approval. The FDA's
    response will necessitate additional clinical investigation.

    Following the end of the first quarter of 2005:

    -- On March 28, 2005, Allergan announced that it entered into an
    exclusive licensing agreement with Sanwa Kagaku Kenkyusho Co.,
    Ltd. to develop and commercialize Posurdex(R) for the
    ophthalmic specialty market in Japan.

    -- The FDA issued an approvable letter for Alphagan(R) Z
    (brimonidine tartrate ophthalmic solution), for the lowering
    of intraocular pressure in patients with open-angle glaucoma
    and ocular hypertension. The outstanding approvable issues are
    primarily related to manufacturing and Allergan anticipates
    these issues will be resolved in the near future.

    -- The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency
    granted marketing authorization for Combigan(TM) in the United
    Kingdom.

    -- Allergan met with the FDA and reached agreement to enter Phase
    III clinical trials for Botox(R) to treat neurogenic
    overactive bladder and Phase II clinical trials for Botox(R)
    to treat idiopathic overactive bladder.

    -- Allergan filed a formal dispute resolution with the FDA to
    resolve issues surrounding the non-approvable letter received
    from the FDA in September 2004 for oral tazarotene for the
    treatment of moderate to very severe psoriasis.

    -- Effective April 19, 2005, the Company entered into a royalty
    buy-out agreement with Novartis related to Restasis(R)
    (cyclosporine ophthalmic emulsion 0.05%) and agreed to pay
    $110 million to Novartis in exchange for Novartis' worldwide
    rights and obligations, excluding Japan, for technology,
    patents and products relating to the topical ophthalmic use of
    cyclosporine A, the active ingredient in Restasis(R). Under
    the royalty buy-out agreement, the Company will no longer be
    required to make royalty payments to Novartis in connection
    with the Company's sales of Restasis(R).

    Outlook

    For the second quarter of 2005, Allergan estimates:

    -- Total pharmaceutical only sales between $535 million and $550
    million.

    -- Adjusted diluted earnings per share between $0.72 and $0.74.

    For the full year of 2005:

    -- All product sales guidance provided in February 2005 remains
    unchanged.

    -- Total pharmaceutical sales guidance and contract sales
    guidance provided in February 2005 remains unchanged, although
    we believe it will trend to the higher end of the range.

    -- Pharmaceutical only income statement ratio guidance provided
    in February 2005 has changed to:

-- Gross Profit of approximately 82% - 83%.

-- Research and Development of approximately 17.5%.

-- SG&A of approximately 37% to 38%.
    -- Diluted shares outstanding guidance provided in February 2005
    of 134 million diluted shares outstanding has changed to
    between approximately 133 million and 134 million diluted
    shares outstanding, which may be adjusted, depending on
    Allergan's stock price, to account for the dilutive effect of
    the assumed conversion of Allergan's $641,500,000 principal
    amount at maturity Zero Coupon Convertible Senior Notes Due
    2022, as required by Emerging Issues Task Force Issue No.
    04-08, "Accounting Issues Related to Certain Features of
    Contingently Convertible Debt and the Effect on Diluted
    Earnings Per Share" (EITF 04-08).

--	Allergan currently estimates that its effective tax rate on adjusted earnings will be approximately 29%.
--	Allergan is increasing adjusted diluted earnings per share guidance to between $3.15 and $3.20, which is approximately a $0.05 per share increase from guidance provided in February 2005. Adjusted diluted earnings per share guidance anticipates non-GAAP adjustments to diluted earnings per share, including the income received from ISTA and the restructuring activities discussed above. Adjusted diluted earnings per share guidance for 2005 excludes the effect of expensing stock options. Consistent with the Securities and Exchange Commission's announcement amending the compliance dates for Financial Accounting Standards Board Statement No. 123R (FAS 123R), Allergan will begin implementing FAS 123R when it becomes effective, which is currently anticipated to be the first fiscal quarter of 2006.

    Forward-Looking Statements

    In this press release, the statements regarding new product development, market potential, expected growth, efficiencies, costs and savings, as well as the outlook for Allergan's earnings per share and revenue forecasts, among other statements above, are forward-looking statements. Because forecasts are inherently estimates that cannot be made with precision, Allergan's performance at times differs materially from its estimates and targets, and Allergan often does not know what the actual results will be until after a quarter's end and year's end. Therefore, Allergan will not report or comment on its progress during a current quarter except through public announcement. Any statement made by others with respect to progress during a current quarter cannot be attributed to Allergan.
    Any other statements in this press release that refer to Allergan's expected, estimated or anticipated future results are forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements in this press release reflect Allergan's current analysis of existing trends and information and represent Allergan's judgment only as of the date of this press release. Actual results may differ materially from current expectations based on a number of factors affecting Allergan's businesses, including, among other things, changing competitive, market and regulatory conditions; the timing and uncertainty of the results of both the research and development and regulatory processes; domestic and foreign health care and cost containment reforms; technological advances and patents obtained by competitors; the performance, including the approval, introduction, and consumer and physician acceptance, of new products and the continuing acceptance of currently marketed products; the effectiveness of advertising and other promotional campaigns; the timely and successful implementation of strategic initiatives; the results of any pending or future litigations, investigations or claims; the uncertainty associated with the identification of and successful consummation and execution of external corporate development initiatives and strategic partnering transactions; and Allergan's ability to obtain and successfully maintain a sufficient supply of products to meet market demand in a timely manner. In addition, matters generally affecting the economy, such as changes in interest and currency exchange rates; international relations; and the state of the economy worldwide, can materially affect Allergan's results. Therefore, the reader is cautioned not to rely on these forward-looking statements. Allergan expressly disclaims any intent or obligation to update these forward-looking statements except as required to do so by law.
    Additional information concerning the above-referenced risk factors and other risk factors can be found in press releases issued by Allergan, as well as Allergan's public periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the discussion under the heading "Certain Factors and Trends Affecting Allergan and its Businesses" in Allergan's 2004 Form 10-K. Copies of Allergan's press releases and additional information about Allergan is available on the World Wide Web at www.allergan.com or you can contact the Allergan Investor Relations Department by calling 714-246-4636.

    About Allergan, Inc.

    Allergan, Inc., with headquarters in Irvine, California, is a technology-driven, global health care company providing specialty pharmaceutical products worldwide. Allergan develops and commercializes products in the eye care, neuromodulator, skin care and other specialty markets that deliver value to its customers, satisfy unmet medical needs, and improve patients' lives.

ALLERGAN, INC. Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings and Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Adjustments (Unaudited)

Three months ended in millions, March 25, 2005 March 26, 2004 except per share amounts Non-GAAP Non-GAAP GAAP Adjustments Adjusted GAAP Adjustments Adjusted Product sales Net sales $527.2 $-- $527.2 $472.4 $-- $472.4 Cost of sales 94.1 -- 94.1 87.6 -- 87.6 Product gross margin 433.1 -- 433.1 384.8 -- 384.8

Selling, general and administrative 210.3 (0.2)(a) 210.1 180.6 2.4(d) 183.0 Research and development 82.0 (0.1)(a) 81.9 86.1 -- 86.1 Restructuring charge 27.4 (27.4)(b) -- -- -- --

Operating income 113.4 27.7 141.1 118.1 (2.4) 115.7

Interest income 5.5 (0.1)(c) 5.4 2.0 -- 2.0 Interest expense (4.5) -- (4.5) (3.7) -- (3.7) Unrealized gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net 0.1 (0.1)(e) -- (0.1) 0.1(e) -- Other, net 4.5 (3.5)(c) 1.0 (0.1) -- (0.1) 5.6 (3.7) 1.9 (1.9) 0.1 (1.8)

Earnings before income taxes and minority interest 119.0 24.0 143.0 116.2 (2.3) 113.9

Provision for income taxes 39.2 2.5(f) 41.7 35.1 (0.9)(f) 34.2 Minority interest (0.1) -- (0.1) 0.3 -- 0.3

Net earnings $79.9 $21.5 $101.4 $80.8 $(1.4) $79.4

Net earnings per share: Basic $0.61 $0.77 $0.62 $0.61 Diluted $0.60 $0.76 $0.60 $0.59

Weighted average number of common shares outstanding: Basic 131.1 131.1 130.8 130.8 Diluted 132.6 132.6 134.3 134.3

Selected ratios as a percentage of net sales

Gross profit 82.2% 82.2% 81.5% 81.5% Selling, general and administrative 39.9% 39.9% 38.2% 38.7% Research and development 15.6% 15.5% 18.2% 18.2%

(a) Transition/duplicate operating expenses

(b) Restructuring charge

(c) ISTA Vitrase collaboration fee

(d) Patent infringement settlement

(e) Unrealized (gain) loss on the mark-to-market adjustment to derivative instruments

(f) Tax effect for non-GAAP adjustments

"GAAP" refers to financial information presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States.

This press release includes historical non-GAAP financial measures, as defined in Regulation G promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission, with respect to the three months ended March 25, 2005 and March 26, 2004. Allergan believes that its presentation of historical non-GAAP financial measures provides useful supplementary information to investors. The presentation of historical non-GAAP financial measures is not meant to be considered in isolation from or as a substitute for results prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States.

In this press release, Allergan reported the non-GAAP financial measure "adjusted earnings" and related "adjusted diluted earnings per share." Allergan uses adjusted earnings to enhance the investor's overall understanding of the financial performance and prospects for the future of Allergan's core business activities. Specifically, Allergan believes that a report of adjusted earnings provides consistency in its financial reporting and facilitates the comparison of results of core business operations between its current, past and future periods. Adjusted earnings is one of the primary indicators management uses for planning and forecasting in future periods. Allergan also uses adjusted earnings for evaluating management performance for compensation purposes.

ALLERGAN, INC. Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited)

in millions March 25, December 31, 2005 2004

Assets

Cash and equivalents $864.5 $894.8 Trade receivables, net 267.5 243.5 Inventories 98.2 89.9 Other current assets 144.5 147.8

Total current assets 1,374.7 1,376.0

Property, plant and equipment, net 465.5 468.5 Other noncurrent assets 408.4 412.5

Total assets $2,248.6 $2,257.0

Liabilities and stockholders' equity

Notes payable $8.1 $13.1 Accounts payable 111.1 97.9 Accrued expenses and income taxes 344.5 348.6

Total current liabilities 463.7 459.6

Long-term debt 572.0 570.1 Other liabilities 117.8 111.1 Stockholders' equity 1,095.1 1,116.2

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $2,248.6 $2,257.0

Days on Hand (DOH) 95 79

Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) 46 40

Cash, net of debt $284.4 $311.6

Debt-to-capital percentage 34.6% 34.3%

ALLERGAN, INC. Reconciliation of Diluted Earnings Per Share (Unaudited)

in millions, except per share amounts Three months ended March 25, March 26, 2005 2004

Net earnings, as reported $79.9 $80.8

Non-GAAP pre-tax adjustments: Restructuring charge 27.4 -- ISTA Vitrase collaboration (3.6) -- Patent infringement settlement -- (2.4) Transition/duplicate operating expenses 0.3 -- Unrealized (gain) loss on derivative instruments (0.1) 0.1 103.9 78.5

Tax effect for above items 2.5 (0.9)

Adjusted diluted earnings $101.4 $79.4 Weighted average number of shares issued 131.1 130.8

Net shares assumed issued using the treasury stock method for options outstanding during each period based on average market price 1.0 2.2

Dilutive effect of assumed conversion of convertible notes outstanding 0.5 1.3

132.6 134.3

Diluted earnings per share, as reported $0.60 $0.60

Non-GAAP earnings per share adjustments: Restructuring charge 0.18 -- ISTA Vitrase collaboration (0.02) -- Patent infringement settlement -- (0.01) Transition/duplicate operating expenses -- -- Unrealized (gain) loss on derivative instruments -- --

Adjusted diluted earnings per share $0.76 $0.59

Year over year change 28.8%

ALLERGAN, INC. Supplemental Non-GAAP Information (Unaudited) Three months ended March 25, March 26, $ change in net sales 2005 2004 Total Performance Currency in millions

Eye Care Pharmaceuticals $298.0 $272.1 $25.9 $21.7 $4.2 Botox/Neuromodulator 176.3 150.7 25.6 23.2 2.4 Skin Care 29.8 24.7 5.1 5.1 -- Total 504.1 447.5 56.6 50.0 6.6

Other (primarily contract sales) 23.1 24.9 (1.8) (1.9) 0.1

Net sales, as reported $527.2 $472.4 $54.8 $48.1 $6.7

Alphagan P, Alphagan and Combigan $66.7 $69.3 $(2.6) $(3.5) $0.9

Lumigan 62.0 53.5 8.5 7.6 0.9

Other Glaucoma 4.6 4.9 (0.3) (0.4) 0.1

Restasis 37.3 21.3 16.0 16.0 --

Domestic 66.9% 70.5%

International 33.1% 29.5%

Percent change in net sales Total Performance Currency

Eye Care Pharmaceuticals 9.5% 8.0% 1.5% Botox/Neuromodulator 17.0% 15.4% 1.6% Skin Care 20.6% 20.6% -- Total 12.6% 11.2% 1.5%

Other (primarily contract sales) (7.2)% (7.6)% 0.4%

Net sales, as reported 11.6% 10.2% 1.4%

Alphagan P, Alphagan and Combigan (3.8)% (5.1)% 1.3%

Lumigan 16.0% 14.3% 1.7%

Other Glaucoma (6.0)% (9.2)% 3.2%

Restasis 75.4% 75.4% n/a

In this press release, Allergan reported sales performance using the non-GAAP financial measure of constant currency sales. Constant currency sales represent current period reported sales adjusted for the translation effect of changes in average foreign exchange rates between the current period and the corresponding period in the prior year. Allergan calculates the currency effect by comparing adjusted current period reported amounts, calculated using the monthly average foreign exchange rates for the corresponding period in the prior year, to the actual current period reported amounts. Management refers to growth rates at constant currency so that sales results can be viewed without the impact of changing foreign currency exchange rates, thereby facilitating period-to-period comparisons of Allergan's sales. Generally, when the Dollar either strengthens or weakens against other currencies, the growth at constant currency rates will be higher or lower, respectively, than growth reported at actual exchange rates.

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CONTACT: Allergan, Inc., Irvine Jim Hindman (Investors), 714-246-4636 Joann Bradley (Investors), 714-246-4766 Ashwin Agarwal (Investors), 714-246-4582 Stephanie Fagan (Media), 714-246-5232 Caroline VanHove (Media), 714-246-5134

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