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DRAXIS Health Reports First Quarter Results.


Business Editors/Health/Medical Writers

MISSISSAUGA Mississauga (mĭsĭsaw`gə), city (1991 pop. 463,388), S Ont., Canada, 12 mi (20 km) W of Toronto on Lake Ontario. A residential suburb of Toronto and a growing transportation and industrial center, it is one of Canada's fastest-growing , Ontario--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 21, 2003

Net income of $0.02 per share from continuing operations continuing operations

Parts of a business that are expected to be maintained as an ongoing segment of an overall business operation. Income and losses from continuing operations are reported separately if any segments have been discontinued during the


DRAXIS Health Inc. (Nasdaq:DRAX Drax could refer to:
  • Drax, North Yorkshire, a village in England
  • Drax power station, the largest power station in Britain, located near the village
)(TSX TSX Toronto Stock Exchange (TSE before April, 2002)
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:DAX) reported financial results for the first quarter of 2003 ended March 31, 2003. All amounts are expressed in US dollars.

Revenues from continuing operations for the quarter were $10.1 million, compared to $10.2 million for the first quarter last year. Net income from continuing operations was $806,000 ($0.02 per share) versus $978,000 ($0.03 per share) for the same quarter in 2002. Net income from discontinued operations Discontinued operations

Divisions of a business that have been sold or written off and that no longer are maintained by the business.
 of $4.2 million was due almost entirely to the after-tax af·ter-tax also af·ter·tax
adj.
Relating to or being that which remains after payment, especially of income taxes: after-tax profits. 
 gain from the $6.5 million payment received on the sale of rights for non-approved products back to Elan (Emulated LAN) A virtual LAN in the ATM world. See LANE and virtual LAN.

Elan - ["Top-down Programming with Elan", C.H.A. Koster, Ellis Horwood 1987].
. First quarter EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization) A metric used to show a company's profitability, but not its cash flow. EBITDA became popular in the 1980s to show the potential profitability of leveraged buyouts, but has become  (pre R&D) of $2.3 million was relatively unchanged from the prior year first quarter. Revenues and earnings for the quarter include $1.4 million of previously deferred revenue related to the termination The point where a line, channel or circuit ends. See SCSI termination and hybrid.  of agreements with the Company's former U.S. licensee licensee n. a person given a license by government or under private agreement. (See: license, licensor)


LICENSEE. One to whom a license has been given. 1 M. Q. & S. 699 n.
 for BrachySeed(R).

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                       FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
(thousands of U.S. dollars except per share amounts and in accordance
 with U.S. GAAP)
                            (unaudited)
                            -----------------------------------------
                               2003                2002
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                                 Q1      Q4      Q3      Q2       Q1
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From Continuing Operations(1)
-----------------------------
  Revenues                  $10,078  $9,836  $8,872  $9,730  $10,202
                            -------  ------  ------  ------  -------

  EBITDA(2) (pre-R&D)         2,300   1,893   1,818   1,570    2,414
  R&D                          (294)   (324)   (805)   (405)    (463)
                               -----   -----   -----   -----    -----
  EBITDA(2)                   2,006   1,569   1,013   1,165    1,951
                              -----   -----   -----   -----    -----

Net Income (Loss)
-----------------
  From Continuing Operations    806     975     535     531      978
  From Discontinued
   Operations                 4,204    (266)   (143)   (229)    (195)
                              -----    -----   -----   -----    -----
                             $5,010    $709    $392    $302     $783
                             ------    ----    ----    ----     ----

Basic Income (Loss) Per Share
-----------------------------
  From Continuing Operations $0.022  $0.026  $0.014  $0.014   $0.026
  From Discontinued
   Operations                 0.113  (0.007) (0.004) (0.006)  (0.005)
                              -----  ------- ------- -------  -------
                              0.135  $0.019  $0.010  $0.008   $0.021
                              -----  ------  ------  ------   ------

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(1) Commencing with the quarter ended December 31, 2001, the results
    of operations of DRAXIS Pharmaceutica have been reported as
    discontinued operations. Commencing in the second quarter of 2002
    discontinued operations no longer include revenues and expenses
    directly attributable to Alertec(R). Information for prior
    periods has been reclassified to reflect this change.

(2) Income from continuing operations before interest, income taxes,
    minority interest and depreciation and amortization. This
    earnings measure does not have a standardized meaning prescribed
    by U.S. GAAP and therefore may not be comparable to similar
    measures used by other companies. DRAXIS uses such terms as
    measures to assess the operating performance of its on-going
    businesses and believes that most shareholders and investors
    prefer such measures, since they are consistent with industry
    practice for analyzing operating performance. Such measures
    should not be construed as the equivalent of net cash flows from
    operating activities.


"While we were able to report substantial earnings in this first quarter, much of which is due to favourable one-time-events, our ongoing operating performance was essentially flat compared to the same period last year," said Dr. Martin Barkin, President and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board.  of DRAXIS. "However, it is important to recall that the first quarter of last year was particularly strong, with record revenues and earnings. A number of positive developments during the first quarter of 2003 have successfully laid the groundwork for improving results going forward. In late March we began regular shipments of Hectorol Hectorol Endocrinology An agent for managing 2º hyperparathyroidism linked to ESRD, which may used in predialysis Pts  Injection for Bone Care International Inc. At the beginning of April, we launched our unique Sodium Iodide Noun 1. sodium iodide - a crystalline salt used like potassium iodide
iodide - a salt or ester of hydriodic acid
 I-131 radiotherapy radiotherapy /ra·dio·ther·a·py/ (-ther´ah-pe) treatment of disease by means of ionizing radiation; tissue may be exposed to a beam of radiation, or a radioactive element may be contained in devices (e.g.  kit product into the U.S. under a long-term Long-term

Three or more years. In the context of accounting, more than 1 year.


long-term

1. Of or relating to a gain or loss in the value of a security that has been held over a specific length of time. Compare short-term.
 distribution agreement with Cardinal Health <includeonly></includeonly>

Cardinal Health (NYSE: CAH) is a premier, global healthcare company dedicated to making healthcare safer and more productive. Overview
Headquartered in Dublin, Ohio, Cardinal Health, Inc.
. International regulatory reg·u·late  
tr.v. reg·u·lat·ed, reg·u·lat·ing, reg·u·lates
1. To control or direct according to rule, principle, or law.

2.
 approvals for the products being manufactured under the GlaxoSmithKline GlaxoSmithKline plc (LSE: GSK NYSE: GSK) is a British based pharmaceutical, biological, and healthcare company. GSK is a research-based company with a wide portfolio of pharmaceutical products covering anti-infectives, central nervous system (CNS), respiratory,  (GSK GSK GlaxoSmithKline plc (pharmaceutical company)
GSK Glycogen Synthase Kinase
GSK Gruppentraining Sozialer Kompetenzen (Germany)
GSK Greenland Shark (FAO fish species code) 
) contract are allowing us to begin ramping up shipments according to according to
prep.
1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians.

2. In keeping with: according to instructions.

3.
 schedule and we will continue to do so throughout 2003 and into 2004 when we expect to be in full production for GSK. Despite disruptions and reduced product In model theory, a branch of mathematical logic, the reduced product is a construction that generalizes both direct product and ultraproduct.  sales in the brachytherapy brachytherapy /brachy·ther·a·py/ (-ther´ah-pe) treatment with ionizing radiation whose source is applied to the surface of the body or within the body a short distance from the area being treated.  market at the beginning of 2003, we have successfully realigned our sales and marketing strategy for BrachySeed(R) implants in the U.S. Initial results appear favourable and the impact of our direct marketing initiatives will be much clearer in the second half of 2003."

DRAXIS Pharmaceutica

During the quarter DRAXIS completed the first step in its strategy to divest To deprive or take away.

Divest is usually used in reference to the relinquishment of authority, power, property, or title. If, for example, an individual is disinherited, he or she is divested of the right to inherit money.
 its Canadian Canadian (kənā`dēən), river, 906 mi (1,458 km) long, rising in NE New Mexico. and flowing E across N Texas and central Oklahoma into the Arkansas River in E Oklahoma.  pharmaceutical sales and marketing business, DRAXIS Pharmaceutica, which is accounted for as discontinued operations. Product rights for several non-marketed products were returned to Elan Corporation, plc for $6.5 million. DRAXIS is now in advanced negotiations to complete the divestiture The breakup of AT&T. By federal court order, AT&T divested itself on January 1, 1984 of its 23 operating companies, which became known as the Regional Bell Operating Companies (RBOCs).  of substantially all remaining assets of DRAXIS Pharmaceutica and there is a strong commitment by all parties to complete a transaction as soon as practicable practicable adj. when something can be done or performed. . The contemplated transaction currently anticipates an upfront cash payment plus product-specific milestones and royalties Not to be confused with Royal family.

Royalties (sometimes, running royalties) are usage-based payments made by one party (the "licensee") to another (the "licensor") for ongoing use of an asset, most typically an intellectual property (IP) right.
. In 2002, the discontinued operations of DRAXIS reported revenues of $6.8 million.

Highlights from Management's Discussion and Analysis Management's discussion and analysis (MD&A)

A report from management to shareholders that accompanies the firm's financial statements in the annual report. It explains the period's financial results and enables management to discuss topics that may not be apparent in the financial


Consolidated con·sol·i·date  
v. con·sol·i·dat·ed, con·sol·i·dat·ing, con·sol·i·dates

v.tr.
1. To unite into one system or whole; combine:
 Operations

-- Revenues from continuing operations were $10.1 million for the

quarter including $1.4 million of previously deferred revenue

related to the termination of agreements with the Company's

former U.S. licensee for BrachySeed(R), as compared to $10.2

million for the first quarter of 2002.

-- Net income from continuing operations was $806,000 ($0.022 per

share) for the first quarter. This compared to $978,000

($0.026 per share) for the same period in 2002, which included

minimum royalty Compensation for the use of property, usually copyrighted works, patented inventions, or natural resources, expressed as a percentage of receipts from using the property or as a payment for each unit produced.  payments from Pfizer Pfizer Incorporated (NYSE: PFE) is a major research-based pharmaceutical company, which ranks number two in sales The company is based in New York City. It produces the number-one selling drug Lipitor (atorvastatin, used to lower blood cholesterol); the oral antifungal  and significant revenues

from the fulfillment ful·fill also ful·fil  
tr.v. ful·filled, ful·fill·ing, ful·fills also ful·fils
1. To bring into actuality; effect: fulfilled their promises.

2.
 of order backlogs for diagnostic imaging

products. Net income in the first quarter of 2003 included a

$261,000 foreign exchange translation loss related to the

strengthening of the Canadian dollar Noun 1. Canadian dollar - the basic unit of money in Canada; "the Canadian dollar has the image of loon on one side of the coin"
loonie

dollar - the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
.

-- Earnings before interest, income taxes, minority interest,

depreciation and amortization, and research and development

("EBITDARD") from continuing operations was $2.3 million,

including the $1.4 million of previously deferred revenue,

versus $2.4 million in the first quarter of 2002.

-- Completion of the first step in the strategy to divest DRAXIS

Pharmaceutica through the return of product rights to Elan

Corporation, plc for $6.5 million. Financial results from

discontinued operations recorded an after tax gain of $4.3

million in the first quarter of 2003 associated with this

transaction.

-- Approval of a share buy-back program to repurchase re·pur·chase  
tr.v. re·pur·chased, re·pur·chas·ing, re·pur·chas·es
To buy (something) again.

n.
The act of buying something that one previously sold or owned.

Noun 1.
 for

cancellation cancellation (See: cancel)


CANCELLATION. Its general acceptation, is the act of crossing a writing; it is used sometimes to signify the manual operation of tearing or destroying the instrument itself. Hyde v. Hyde, 1 Eq. Cas. Abr. 409; Rob.
 up to a maximum of 1,854,934 common shares. To

May 16, 2003, 50,300 shares have been purchased at a weighted

average cost of $1.30 per share.

Radiopharmaceuticals

-- Revenues of $4.3 million for the first quarter represent an

increase of $1.2 million over the first quarter of 2002.

-- EBITDARD of $2.2 million represent an increase of $0.9 million

over 2002.

-- Inclusion in revenues and EBITDARD of $1.4 million of

previously deferred revenue related to the termination of

agreements with the Company's former U.S. licensee for

BrachySeed(R).

-- U.S. regulatory approval for a new radiotherapeutic ra·di·o·ther·a·peu·tic
adj.
Relating to radiotherapy or to radiotherapeutics.
 kit

product for the treatment of thyroid cancer Thyroid Cancer Definition

Thyroid cancer is a disease in which the cells of the thyroid gland become abnormal, grow uncontrollably, and form a mass of cells called a tumor.
 and

hyperthyroidism hyperthyroidism: see thyroid gland.  followed by the launch of the product into the

U.S. under a long-term distribution agreement with Cardinal cardinal, in zoology
cardinal or redbird, common name for a North American songbird of the family Fringillidae (New World finch family).


Health.

-- Initiation initiation, the transition and attendant ceremonies, such as ordeals and rites, involved in passing from one state or status to another, often from childhood to adulthood. It was among the most important social institutions of early humans.  of a Phase I clinical trial Noun 1. phase I clinical trial - a clinical trial on a few persons to determine the safety of a new drug or invasive medical device; for drugs, dosage or toxicity limits should be obtained
phase I
 for INFECTON(TM), the

Company's technetium-99m-based radiopharmaceutical radiopharmaceutical /ra·dio·phar·ma·ceu·ti·cal/ (-fahr?mah-soo´ti-k'l) a radioactive pharmaceutical, nuclide, or other chemical used for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes.  for imaging

infection and completion in February February: see month.  2003. A Phase II study is

expected to commence later in 2003.

-- Subsequent to March 31, 2003 DRAXIMAGE expanded its agreements

with Isogenic isogenic /iso·gen·ic/ (-jen´ik) syngeneic.
isogenic (ī´sōjen´ik),
adj originating from a common source; possessing the same genetic composition.
 Sciences Limited to gain global rights to

proprietary technology related to brachytherapy implants for

nominal Trifling, token, or slight; not real or substantial; in name only.

Nominal capital, for example, refers to extremely small or negligible funds, the use of which in a particular business is incidental.


NOMINAL. Relating to a name.
 up-front up-front or up·front Informal
adj.
1. Straightforward; frank.

2. Paid or due in advance: up-front cash.

adv.
 consideration and also established a

marketing and distribution agreement with Netherlands-based

IDB (ITS Data Bus) An interface between devices in an automobile endorsed by the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE). Designed to fulfill the goal of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), the ITS Data Bus enables engine diagnostic equipment, GPS navigation systems,  Benelux Be·ne·lux  

An economic union of Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg, originally established as a customs union in 1948.

Noun 1.
 covering DRAXIMAGE products for the European European

emanating from or pertaining to Europe.


European bat lyssavirus
see lyssavirus.

European beech tree
fagussylvaticus.

European blastomycosis
see cryptococcosis.


Benelux countries.

Manufacturing

-- Revenues of $4.4 million for the quarter represent a decrease

of $0.7 million over the first quarter of 2002.

-- EBITDA loss for the quarter was $0.7 million as compared to

$0.1 million of income in 2002.

-- Results were negatively affected by production disruptions

early in the quarter in sterile sterile /ster·ile/ (ster´il)
1. unable to produce offspring.

2. aseptic.


ster·ile
adj.
1. Not producing or incapable of producing offspring.

2.
 operations due to equipment

and related problems.

-- During the quarter U.K. regulators approved the manufacture of

multiple sterile and non-sterile products at DPI (Dots Per Inch) The measurement of the resolution of display and printing systems. A typical CRT screen provides 96 dpi, which provides 9,216 dots per square inch (96x96). Flat panel displays from 110 to 200 dpi have also been developed. , including

products being transferred to DPI under the outsourcing (1) Contracting with outside consultants, software houses or service bureaus to perform systems analysis, programming and datacenter operations. Contrast with insourcing. See netsourcing, ASP, SSP and facilities management.

contract between DPI and GlaxoSmithKline.

-- FDA FDA
abbr.
Food and Drug Administration


FDA,
n.pr See Food and Drug Administration.

FDA,
n.pr the abbreviation for the Food and Drug Administration.
 acceptance of DPI as an additional manufacturing site for

Hectorol Injection for Bone Care International, Inc., and the

start of commercial shipments.

-- Finalization Writing the table of contents (TOC) on a recordable CD or DVD disc. The finalization process ensures that the disc can be played back on most CD and DVD players. See disc-at-once.  of DPI's plans for the installation of the second

lyophilizer unit. This installation is scheduled to begin in

the third quarter of 2003 and the unit is expected to become

operational approximately ap·prox·i·mate  
adj.
1. Almost exact or correct: the approximate time of the accident.

2.
 one year after installation.

-- Negotiation of a new collective agreement is scheduled to

commence in the second quarter of 2003. The previous agreement

expired ex·pire  
v. ex·pired, ex·pir·ing, ex·pires

v.intr.
1. To come to an end; terminate: My membership in the club has expired.

2.
 in April 2003.

-- Subsequent to March 31, 2003 DRAXIS announced the appointment

of Mr. John E. M. Durham Durham, town and district, England
Durham, town (1991 pop. 38,105) and district, county seat of Durham, NE England, on the sides of a hill nearly encircled by the Wear River. The town's small factories produce organs and carpets.
 as President of DPI, effective June June: see month.

2, 2003. Mr. Durham has more than 20 years of progressive

experience in pharmaceutical production including recent

senior managerial experience in international pharmaceutical

contract manufacturing.

Interim Financial Report

This release includes by reference the first quarter interim financial report incorporating the full Management Discussion & Analysis (MD&A) as well as financial statements under both U.S. and Canadian GAAP GAAP

See: Generally Accepted Accounting Principles


GAAP

See generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
. The interim report, including the MD&A and financial statements, has been filed with applicable Canadian and U.S. regulatory authorities Noun 1. regulatory authority - a governmental agency that regulates businesses in the public interest
regulatory agency

administrative body, administrative unit - a unit with administrative responsibilities
, is accessible on the Company's website at www.draxis.com in the Investor Relations Investor relations

The process by which the corporation communicates with its investors.
 section under Financial Reports, through SEDAR SEDAR System for Electronic Document Analysis and Retrieval
SEDAR Southeast Data, Assessment, and Review
 and EDGAR Edgar or Eadgar (both: ĕd`gər), 943?–975, king of the English (959–75), son of Edmund, king of Wessex. In 957 the Mercians and Northumbrians rebelled against Edgar's brother Edwy and chose Edgar as their king.  databases and is available upon request by contacting DRAXIS Investor Relations at 1-877-441-1984.

Conference Call

DRAXIS has scheduled a conference call to discuss first quarter 2003 financial results at 2:00 p.m. (ET) on May 21, 2003. This call can be accessed by dialing 1-800-440-1782 (no access code required) and will also be webcast live with access through the Company's website at www.draxis.com. The conference call will also be available in archived format on the website for 90 days following the conference call.

About DRAXIS Health Inc.

DRAXIS Health Inc. is a specialty pharmaceutical company focused on the development, production, marketing and distribution of radiopharmaceuticals (DRAXIMAGE) and the provision of pharmaceutical contract manufacturing services, specializing in liquid and freeze-dried freeze-dry
tr.v. freeze-dried, freeze-dry·ing, freeze-dries
To preserve (food, for example) by rapid freezing and drying in a high vacuum.

Adj. 1.
 injectables and other sterile products (DRAXIS Pharma Pharma may be an abbreviation for:
  • Pharmaceutical company
  • Pharmaceutical drug
  • Pharmacology
  • Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA)
  • Pharma (record label)
).

Except for historical information, this news release contains certain forward-looking statements forward-looking statement

A projected financial statement based on management expectations. A forward-looking statement involves risks with regard to the accuracy of assumptions underlying the projections.
 that involve risk and uncertainties, which may cause actual results to differ materially from the statements made. Such factors include, but are not limited to, changing market conditions, clinical trial results, the establishment of new corporate alliances, the impact of competitive products and pricing, the timely development, regulatory approval and market acceptance of the Company's products, and other risks detailed from time-to-time in the Company's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and Canadian securities authorities.

DRAXIS HEALTH INC.
Consolidated Statements of Operations
In Accordance with U.S. GAAP
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(in thousands of U.S. dollars except share related data)
(unaudited)

                                           For the Three Month Period
                                                    Ended March 31,
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                                                    2003        2002
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REVENUES
  Product sales                                  $ 6,955     $ 8,100
  Royalty and licensing                            3,123       2,102
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                                                  10,078      10,202
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EXPENSES
  Cost of goods sold                               5,800       5,884
  Selling, general and administration              1,978       1,904
  Research and development                           294         463
  Depreciation and amortization                      742         672
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                                                   8,814       8,923
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Operating income                                   1,264       1,279
Financial expense, net                              (594)        (51)
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Income before undernoted                             670       1,228
Income taxes                                         145         300
Minority interest                                    281          50
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Income from continuing operations                    806         978
Income (loss) from discontinued
 operations, net of tax                            4,204        (195)
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Net income                                       $ 5,010       $ 783
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Basic income (loss) per share
  from continuing operations                     $ 0.022     $ 0.026
  from discontinued operations                     0.113      (0.005)
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                                                 $ 0.135     $ 0.021
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Diluted income (loss) per share
  from continuing operations                     $ 0.022     $ 0.026
  from discontinued operations                     0.113      (0.005)
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                                                 $ 0.135     $ 0.021
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Weighted-average number of shares outstanding
  - basic                                     37,098,690  36,729,775
  - diluted                                   37,098,690  37,249,490
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See the accompanying notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
These interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with
the annual Consolidated Financial Statements.



DRAXIS HEALTH INC.
Consolidated Balance Sheets
In Accordance with U.S. GAAP
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(in thousands of U.S. dollars)
(unaudited)

                                           For the Three Month Period
                                                     Ended March 31,
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                                                     2003       2002
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ASSETS

CURRENT
  Cash and cash equivalents                       $ 5,907    $ 4,899
  Accounts receivable                               6,177      7,934
  Inventories                                       7,252      6,134
  Prepaid expenses                                    507        415
  Deferred income taxes, net                          972        990
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                                                   20,815     20,372

Property, plant and equipment, net                 27,777     26,054
Goodwill, net                                         596        556
Intangible assets, net                              7,762      7,724
Other assets                                          564        627
Deferred income taxes, net                         11,656     12,618
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                                                 $ 69,170   $ 67,951
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LIABILITIES

CURRENT
  Bank loan                                         $ 534      $ 884
  Accounts payable and accrued liabilities          7,549      9,189
  Current portion of deferred revenues              5,157      5,142
  Current portion of long-term debt                 1,678      2,158
  Customer deposits                                 2,124      2,314
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                                                   17,042     19,687

Deferred revenues                                  11,284     13,852
Long-term debt                                      9,338     10,568
Minority interest                                   3,967      3,617
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                                                 $ 41,631   $ 47,724
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SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

Common stock, without par value of unlimited
 shares authorized                               $ 60,652   $ 60,652
Additional paid in capital                         15,550     15,550
Employee participation shares;
 2,000,000 shares authorized                          140        140
  Less: loans receivable                             (140)      (140)
Deficit                                           (43,673)   (48,683)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss               (4,990)    (7,292)
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                                                   27,539     20,227
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                                                 $ 69,170   $ 67,951
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See the accompanying notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
These interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with
the annual Consolidated Financial Statements.



DRAXIS HEALTH INC.
Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity
In Accordance with U.S. GAAP
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(in thousands of U.S. dollars except share related data)
(unaudited)

                                           For the Three Month Period
                                                     Ended March 31,
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                                                    2003        2002
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Common Stock (Number of Shares)
Balance, beginning of period                  37,098,690  36,613,434
  Exercise of options                                 --     322,000
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Balance, end of period                        37,098,690  36,935,434
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Common Stock
Balance, beginning of period                    $ 60,652    $ 59,781
  Exercise of options                                 --         524
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Balance, end of period                          $ 60,652    $ 60,305
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Additional Paid In Capital
Balance, beginning of period                    $ 15,550    $ 15,476
  Stock compensation                                  --         156
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Balance, end of period                          $ 15,550    $ 15,632
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Employee Participation Shares
Balance, beginning of period                       $ 140       $ 166
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Balance, end of period                             $ 140       $ 166
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Employee Participation Shares-Loans Receivable
Balance, beginning of period                      $ (140)     $ (166)
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Balance, end of period                            $ (140)     $ (166)
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Warrants
Balance, beginning of period                        $ --        $ 74
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Balance, end of period                              $ --        $ 74
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Deficit
Balance, beginning of period                   $ (48,683)  $ (50,869)
  Net income                                       5,010         783
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Balance, end of period                         $ (43,673)  $ (50,086)
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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Balance, beginning of period                    $ (7,292)   $ (7,584)
  Other comprehensive income (loss)                2,302         (90)
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Balance, end of period                            (4,990)     (7,674)
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  Total shareholders' equity                    $ 27,539    $ 18,251
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Comprehensive Income (Loss)
  Foreign currency translation adjustments       $ 2,302       $ (90)
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Other comprehensive income (loss)                  2,302         (90)
Net income                                         5,010         783
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Total comprehensive income                       $ 7,312       $ 693
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See the accompanying notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
These interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with
the annual Consolidated Financial Statements.



DRAXIS HEALTH INC.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
In Accordance with U.S. GAAP
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(in thousands of U.S. dollars)
(unaudited)

                                           For the Three Month Period
                                                      Ended March 31,
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                                                       2003     2002
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CASH FLOWS (USED IN) FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income from continuing operations                 $ 806    $ 978
  Adjustments to reconcile net income from continuing
   operations to net cash (used in) from
   operating activities
  Amortization of deferred revenues                  (2,741)  (1,556)
  Depreciation and other amortization                   742      672
  Stock compensation                                     --      156
  Deferred income taxes                                 (85)      11
  Minority interest                                    (281)     (50)
  Other                                                  54      131
Changes in operating assets and operating liabilities
  Accounts receivable                                 2,263   (1,851)
  Inventories                                          (646)      65
  Income taxes                                          137   (1,298)
  Prepaid expenses                                      (60)    (247)
  Accounts payable and accrued liabilities           (2,375)    (964)
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                                                     (2,186)  (3,953)
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CASH FLOWS (USED IN) FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
  Expenditures for property, plant and equipment       (342)  (1,286)
  Increase in intangible assets                          --      (60)
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                                                       (342)  (1,346)
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CASH FLOWS (USED IN) FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
  Proceeds from bank loan                                --      314
  Repayment of bank loan                               (402)      --
  Proceeds from long-term debt                           --    1,872
  Repayment of long-term debt                        (2,580)    (172)
  Proceeds from customer deposits                        --       67
  Repayment of customer deposits                       (347)      --
  Exercise of warrants and options                       --      524
  Issue of common shares by subsidiary to
   minority interest                                    365      267
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                                                     (2,964)   2,872
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  Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash
   and cash equivalents                                (116)     (79)
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  Net cash used in continuing operations             (5,608)  (2,506)
  Net cash (used in) from discontinued operations     6,616      (54)
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  Net increase (decrease) in cash and
   cash equivalents                                   1,008   (2,560)
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  Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period      4,899    5,602
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  Cash and cash equivalents, end of period          $ 5,907  $ 3,042
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Additional Information
  Interest paid                                       $ 198     $ 78
  Income taxes paid                                    $ 13  $ 1,695

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See the accompanying notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
These interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with
the annual Consolidated Financial Statements.



DRAXIS HEALTH INC.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
In Accordance with Canadian GAAP
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(in thousands of U.S. dollars except share related data)
(unaudited)


1. Significant Accounting Policies

These consolidated financial statements Consolidated Financial Statements

The combined financial statements of a parent company and its subsidiaries.

Notes:
Because consolidated financial statements present an aggregated look at the financial position of a parent and its subsidiaries, they enable you to gauge
 have been prepared in accordance Accordance is Bible Study Software for Macintosh developed by OakTree Software, Inc.[]

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 with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles The standard accounting rules, regulations, and procedures used by companies in maintaining their financial records.

Generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) provide companies and accountants with a consistent set of guidelines that cover both broad accounting
 ("GAAP").

The functional currency of the Company is the Canadian dollar however its reporting currency Reporting Currency

The currency used in published reports and financial documents.

Notes:
All annual and quarterly reports state the currency in which their results are listed.
 is the U.S. dollar. For the current and prior periods, the financial statements of the Company's operations whose reporting currency is other than the U.S. dollar are translated from such reporting currency to U.S. dollars using the current rate method. Under the current rate method, assets and liabilities are translated at the exchange rates in effect at the balance sheet date. Revenues and expenses, including gains and losses on foreign exchange transactions, are translated at average rates for the period. Where the current rate method is used, the unrealized translation gains and losses on the Company's net investment in these operations, including long-term intercompany advances, are accumulated ac·cu·mu·late  
v. ac·cu·mu·lat·ed, ac·cu·mu·lat·ing, ac·cu·mu·lates

v.tr.
To gather or pile up; amass. See Synonyms at gather.

v.intr.
To mount up; increase.
 in a separate component of shareholders' equity Shareholders' Equity

A firms' total assets minus its total liabilities. Equivalently, it is share capital plus retained earnings minus treasury shares. Shareholders' equity is the amount by which a company is financed through common and preferred shares.
, described in the consolidated balance sheets consolidated balance sheet

A balance sheet in which assets and liabilities of a parent company and its controlled subsidiaries are combined, thereby presenting balance sheet items for the parent and its subsidiaries as if they were a single firm.
 as accumulated other comprehensive loss.

The disclosures contained in these unaudited interim consolidated financial statements do not include all requirements of GAAP for annual financial statements. The unaudited interim consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction conjunction, in astronomy
conjunction, in astronomy, alignment of two celestial bodies as seen from the earth. Conjunction of the moon and the planets is often determined by reference to the sun.
 with the audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended December December: see month.  31, 2002.

The unaudited interim consolidated financial statements are based upon accounting principles consistent with those used and described in the audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2002, other than as noted herein.

The unaudited interim consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring re·cur  
intr.v. re·curred, re·cur·ring, re·curs
1. To happen, come up, or show up again or repeatedly.

2. To return to one's attention or memory.

3. To return in thought or discourse.
 accruals Accruals

Accounts on a balance sheet that represent liabilities and non-cash-based assets used in accrual-based accounting. These accounts include, among many others, accounts payable, accounts receivable, goodwill, future tax liability and future interest expense.
, which are, in the opinion of management, necessary to present fairly the financial position of the Company as of March 31, 2003 and the results of operations and cash flows for the quarter ended March 31, 2003 and 2002.

2. Accounting Change

Effective January January: see month.  1, 2002, the Company adopted the new recommendations of the Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS SFAS Statement of Financial Accounting Standards
SFAS Special Forces Assessment and Selection
SFAS Student Financial Aid Services
SFAS Sport Fishing Association of Singapore
SFAS Safety Features Actuation System
SFAS Statewide Fixed Assets System
") with respect to Statement No. 142, "Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets Intangible Asset

An asset that is not physical in nature.

Notes:
Examples are things like copyrights, patents, intellectual property, and goodwill. These are the opposite of tangible assets.
". Under the new accounting standard, which can only be applied prospectively, goodwill and other intangible assets with indefinite INDEFINITE. That which is undefined; uncertain.

INDEFINITE, NUMBER. A number which may be increased or diminished at pleasure.
     2. When a corporation is composed of an indefinite number of persons, any number of them consisting of a majority of those
 lives are no longer amortized, but are tested for impairment Impairment

1. A reduction in a company's stated capital.

2. The total capital that is less than the par value of the company's capital stock.

Notes:
1. This is usually reduced because of poorly estimated losses or gains.

2.
 upon adoption of the new standard and at least annually thereafter. The Company has assessed its goodwill by applying the prescribed pre·scribe  
v. pre·scribed, pre·scrib·ing, pre·scribes

v.tr.
1. To set down as a rule or guide; enjoin. See Synonyms at dictate.

2. To order the use of (a medicine or other treatment).
 method of comparing the fair value of its reporting unit to its carrying value Carrying Value

Also know as "book value," it is a company's total assets minus intangible assets and liabilities, such as debt.

Notes:
This is different than market value, as it can be higher or lower depending on the circumstances.
 and determined that there has been no goodwill impairment. The Company does not have any intangible assets with indefinite lives.

3. Discontinued Operations

In January 2002, the Company announced that it had entered into a binding letter of intent (subject to satisfaction of various conditions) to sell DRAXIS Pharmaceutica to Elan. On June 4, 2002, the Company announced that it had modified mod·i·fy  
v. mod·i·fied, mod·i·fy·ing, mod·i·fies

v.tr.
1. To change in form or character; alter.

2.
 the terms of the proposed sales, primarily by the exclusion exclusion /ex·clu·sion/ (eks-kloo´zhun)
1. a shutting out or elimination.

2. surgical isolation of a part, as of a segment of intestine, without removal from the body.
 of the product rights to Alertec(R).

DRAXIS received several non-binding offers related to the possible acquisition of DRAXIS Pharmaceutica following the August 2002 announcement that Elan had decided not to proceed with its planned acquisition of this division.

On March 31, 2003, the Company amended a·mend  
v. a·mend·ed, a·mend·ing, a·mends

v.tr.
1. To change for the better; improve: amended the earlier proposal so as to make it more comprehensive.

2.
 its License, Distribution and Supply Agreement with Elan to return the Canadian rights for several of Elan's neurology neurology (nrŏl`əjē, ny–), study of the morphology, physiology, and pathology of the human nervous system.  products in exchange for a cash payment of $6.5 million and realized an after tax gain of $4,286 on this transaction.

The Company is currently engaged in advanced negotiations regarding a possible transaction which would complete the divestiture of DRAXIS Pharmaceutica. As options regarding potential divestiture are explored, the Company will continue to manage and operate this division to enhance shareholder value consistent with the Company's strategic focus on its core radiopharmaceutical and specialty pharmaceutical contract manufacturing businesses.

Pursuant to APB Opinion APB opinion

A determination by the former Accounting Principles Board regarding the way a certain financial transaction is to be treated for reporting purposes.
 No. 30, "Reporting the Results of Operations - Reporting the Effects of Disposal of a Segment of a Business, and Extraordinary, Unusual and Infrequently in·fre·quent  
adj.
1. Not occurring regularly; occasional or rare: an infrequent guest.

2.
 Occurring Events and Transactions" ("APB APB

See Accounting Principles Board (APB).
 30"), the results of operations of DRAXIS Pharmaceutica have been reported as discontinued operations and the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto there·to  
adv.
1. To that, this, or it.

2. Archaic In addition to that; furthermore.


thereto
Adverb

Formal

1. to that or it

2.
 for the quarter ended March 31, 2003 and all comparative periods presented have been restated. In the second quarter of 2002, the Company resolved to retain ownership of the Canadian rights to Alertec(R) and continue to market and sell Alertec(R) in Canada Canada (kăn`ədə), independent nation (2001 pop. 30,007,094), 3,851,787 sq mi (9,976,128 sq km), N North America. Canada occupies all of North America N of the United States (and E of Alaska) except for Greenland and the French islands of  itself. Accordingly, discontinued operations no longer include revenues and expenses directly attributable attributable

emanating from or pertaining to attribute.


attributable proportion
see attributable risk (below).

attributable risk
 to Alertec(R) and information for prior periods has been reclassified to reflect this change.

Interest expense directly attributable to license obligations included in the transaction has been allocated to the discontinued operations.

The results of discontinued operations, presented in the accompanying ac·com·pa·ny  
v. ac·com·pa·nied, ac·com·pa·ny·ing, ac·com·pa·nies

v.tr.
1. To be or go with as a companion.

2.
 Consolidated Statements of Operations, were as follows:


                                           For the Three Month Period
                                                      Ended March 31,
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                                                       2003     2002
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Revenues                                            $ 1,584  $ 1,365
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Operating loss from discontinued
 operations - net of tax                                (82)    (195)
Net gain on disposal of product rights - net of tax   4,286        -
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Net income (loss) from discontinued
 operations - net of tax                            $ 4,204   $ (195)
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4. Deferred Revenue

In January 2003, DRAXIMAGE's agreements with its BrachySeed(R) licensee in the U.S was effectively terminated ter·mi·nate  
v. ter·mi·nat·ed, ter·mi·nat·ing, ter·mi·nates

v.tr.
1. To bring to an end or halt:
 with no further transactions taking place on under the agreement. A formal agreement was subsequently reached with its licensee for terminating both the License and Distribution Agreement and Product Manufacturing and Supply Agreement for BrachySeed(R) implants in the U.S.

Under the terms of the original agreement, non-refundable milestone “Milemarker” redirects here. For the American indie rock band, see Milemarker (band).

A milestone or kilometre sign is one of a series of numbered markers placed along a road at regular intervals, typically at the side of the road or in a median.
 payments received from the licensee were deferred and amortized into income over the contractual period of the agreement to December 31, 2010. As a result of the termination of the agreements in January, the unamortized portion of the non-refundable milestone payments of $1,436 was included in income for the three month period ended March 31, 2003 as royalty and licensing revenue.

5. Shareholders' Equity

(a) Stock Option Plan

The following is a summary of common shares issuable pursuant to outstanding stock options:

                                           For the Three Month Period
                                                     Ended March 31,
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                                                     2003       2002
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Balance, beginning of period                    3,314,109  3,358,444
Increase (decrease) resulting from:
  Granted                                         280,000    335,000
  Exercised                                             -   (322,000)
  Cancelled                                        (5,000)         -
  Expired                                         (80,000)         -
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Balance, end of period                          3,509,109  3,371,444
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(b) Stock-based Compensation Costs

The following outlines the impact and assumptions used if the
compensation cost for the Company's stock options was determined
under the fair value based method of accounting.

                                           For the Three Month Period
                                                     Ended March 31,
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                                                     2003       2002
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Net income, as reported                           $ 5,010      $ 783
Pro forma impact                                     (196)      (164)
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Pro forma net income                              $ 4,814      $ 619
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Basic net income per share, as reported           $ 0.135    $ 0.021
Pro forma impact per share                         (0.005)    (0.004)
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Pro forma net income per share (Basic)            $ 0.130    $ 0.017
Pro forma net income per share (Diluted)          $ 0.130    $ 0.017
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Dividend yield                                        0.0%       0.0%
Expected volatility                                60%-62%    63%-64%
Risk-free interest rate                          4.0%-4.1%  4.5%-4.7%
Expected option life                                  5yrs       5yrs
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6. Segmented Information

Industry Segmentation

For purposes of operating decision-making and assessing performance,
management considers that it operates in three segments:
Radiopharmaceuticals, Manufacturing, and Corporate and Other.

                                           For the Three Month Period
                                                    Ended March 31,
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                                                  2003          2002
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PRODUCT SALES REVENUES
Radiopharmaceuticals                           $ 2,745       $ 2,992
Manufacturing                                    4,407         5,075
Corporate and Other                               (197)           33
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                                               $ 6,955       $ 8,100
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ROYALTY AND LICENSING REVENUES
Radiopharmaceuticals                           $ 1,521          $ 84
Manufacturing                                       --            --
Corporate and Other                              1,602         2,018
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                                               $ 3,123       $ 2,102
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TOTAL REVENUES
Radiopharmaceuticals                           $ 4,266       $ 3,076
Manufacturing                                    4,407         5,075
Corporate and Other                              1,405         2,051
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                                              $ 10,078      $ 10,202
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SEGMENT INCOME (LOSS)(1)
Radiopharmaceuticals                           $ 1,907         $ 887
Manufacturing                                     (683)          134
Corporate and Other                                782           930
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                                               $ 2,006       $ 1,951
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DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION
Radiopharmaceuticals                             $ 189         $ 168
Manufacturing                                      313           276
Corporate and Other                                240           228
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                                                 $ 742         $ 672
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OPERATING INCOME (LOSS)(2)
Radiopharmaceuticals                           $ 1,718         $ 719
Manufacturing                                     (996)         (142)
Corporate and Other                                542           702
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                                               $ 1,264       $ 1,279
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                                              March 31,  December 31,
                                                  2003          2002
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IDENTIFIABLE ASSETS
Radiopharmaceuticals                          $ 10,618      $ 10,823
Manufacturing                                   32,536        30,701
Corporate and Other                             26,016        26,427
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                                              $ 69,170      $ 67,951
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(1) Segment income (loss) from continuing operations before
    depreciation and amortization, interest, income taxes and
    minority interest.
(2) Segment income (loss) from continuing operations before interest,
    income taxes and minority interest.

Geographic Segmentation

                                           For the Three Month Period
                                                   Ended March 31,
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                                                  2003          2002
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REVENUES(1)
Canada                                         $ 4,780       $ 5,964
United States                                    5,234         4,182
Other                                               64            56
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                                              $ 10,078      $ 10,202
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                                              March 31,  December 31,
                                                  2003          2002
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LONG-LIVED ASSETS(2)
Canada                                        $ 36,135      $ 34,334
United States                                       --            --
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                                              $ 36,135      $ 34,334
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(1) Revenues are attributable to countries based upon the location of
    the customer.
(2) Represents property, plant and equipment, goodwill and intangible
    assets that are identified with each geographic region.


7. Comparative Information

The Company has reclassified certain prior period's information to conform with the current presentation format.
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