Medicis Announces Third Quarter Fiscal 2002 Conference Call and Webcast
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--April 15, 2002--Medicis Pharmaceutical Corporation (NYSE:MRX) today announced it expects to report third quarter fiscal 2002 financial results after the market closes on Thursday, April 18, 2002.
The Company will host a conference call at 5:15 p.m. Eastern Time (2:15 p.m. Pacific Time) to review the March 31, 2002 third quarter fiscal 2002 financial results, as well as provide an update on other business matters of the Company. A live webcast will be available at http://www.medicis.com. The webcast will be archived on the Company's web site for two business days following the live call.
Interested participants should contact Medicis Investor Relations at (602) 808-3854 or investor_relations@medicis.com to reserve a line on the call. Callers should dial in approximately 10 minutes prior to the start of the call. A certain number of lines will be reserved based upon registrations.
The phone number to join the conference call is (719) 457-2629 for both domestic and international callers. No access code is necessary for the live call. For investors unable to participate in the live call, a replay will be available soon after the live call. The phone number to access the replay is (719) 457-0820 and the access code is 702531. The replay will be available for two business days following the live call.
Medicis is a specialty pharmaceutical company and the leading independent pharmaceutical company in the United States focusing primarily on the treatment of dermatological and pediatric conditions. Medicis develops and markets leading products for major segments within dermatology, including acne, fungal infections, rosacea, hyperpigmentation, photoaging, psoriasis, eczema, skin and skin-structure infections, seborrheic dermatitis, head lice and cosmesis (improvement in the texture and appearance of skin). Ascent Pediatrics, Inc., the Company's wholly owned pediatric subsidiary, markets leading pediatric products for the treatment of asthma and other respiratory inflammatory conditions; acute otitis media, or middle ear infections; and an over-the-counter saline nasal mist.
The Company's brands include the prescription brands DYNACIN(R) (minocycline HCl), LOPROX(R) (ciclopirox), LUSTRA(R) (hydroquinone), LUSTRA-AF(R) (hydroquinone) with sunscreen, ALUSTRA(TM) (hydroquinone) with retinol, PLEXION(R) Cleanser (sodium sulfacetamide/sulfur), PLEXION TS(TM) (sodium sulfacetamide/sulfur), TRIAZ(R) (benzoyl peroxide), OMNICEF(R) (cefdinir), ORAPRED(R) (prednisolone sodium phosphate), OVIDE(R) (malathion), LIDEX(R) (fluocinonide), SYNALAR(R) (fluocinolone acetonide) and TOPICORT(R) (desoximetasone); the over-the-counter brands ESOTERICA(R); and BUPHENYL(R) (sodium phenylbutyrate), a prescription product indicated in the treatment of Urea Cycle Disorder.
Except for historical information, this press release includes "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Securities Litigation Reform Act. All statements included in this press release that address activities, events or developments that Medicis expects, believes or anticipates will or may occur in the future are forward-looking statements. This includes earnings estimates, future financial performance and other matters. These statements are based on certain assumptions made by Medicis based on its experience and perception of historical trends, current conditions, expected future developments and other factors it believes are appropriate in the circumstances. Such statements are subject to a number of assumptions, risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the control of Medicis. Any such projections or statements include the current views of Medicis with respect to future events and financial performance. No assurances can be given, however, that these events will occur or that such results will be achieved and there are a number of important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected, including the ability of Medicis to successfully integrate Ascent's operations, the ability to realize anticipated synergies and benefits of the transaction, the risks and uncertainties normally incident to the pharmaceutical industry, dependence on sales of key products, the uncertainty of future financial results and fluctuations in operating results, dependence on Medicis' strategy, the timing and success of new product introductions and other risks described from time to time in Medicis' SEC filings including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2001. Forward-looking statements represent the judgment of Medicis' management as of the date of this release, and Medicis disclaims any intent or obligation to update any forward-looking statements.
NOTE: Full prescribing information for any Medicis prescription product is available by contacting the Company. OMNICEF(R) is a registered trademark of Abbott Laboratories, Inc. under a license from Fujisawa Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. All other marks (or brands) and names are the property of Medicis Pharmaceutical Corporation or its Affiliates.
Contacts: Medicis Pharmaceutical Corporation, Scottsdale Libby Ivy, 602/808-3854