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Gilead Sciences Announces Fourth Quarter and Year End 2000 Financial Results; Total Revenues Increased 16% Percent over Prior Year.


Business Editors/Health and Medical Writers

FOSTER CITY, Calif.--(BW HealthWire)--Jan. 25, 2001

Gilead Sciences Gilead Sciences NASDAQ: GILD is a biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops and commercializes therapeutics to advance the care of patients suffering from life-threatening diseases. , Inc. (Nasdaq: GILD) announced today its results of operations for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2000. Gilead today is reporting its transition from the company's historical accounting method to the method preferred by the Securities and Exchange Commission Staff as set forth in Staff Accounting Bulletin 101 (SAB 101).

For the fourth quarter, Gilead recorded revenues from net product sales of $38.0 million, royalty revenues of $5.3 million and contract revenues of $9.2 million, including contract revenues of $150,000 due to the adoption of SAB 101. Total revenues for the fourth quarter ending December 31, 2000 were $52.5 million, which represents an eight percent increase over the same quarter in 1999. For the fourth quarter of 1999, total net revenues of $48.8 million included net product sales of $39.3 million, royalty revenues of $3.0 million and contract revenues of $6.5 million.

The net loss for the three months ended December 31, 2000, was $18.4 million, or $0.39 per share. The net loss for the fourth quarter 2000 compares to a net loss of $9.0 million, or $0.20 per share, for the same quarter in 1999.

Net revenues from product sales were primarily derived from sales of AmBisome(R) (amphotericin B amphotericin B (ăm'fətĕr`ĭsĭn), antibiotic that halts the growth of several disease-causing fungi. Discovered in 1956, it is produced by bacteria of the genus Streptomyces. ) liposome liposome (lī`pəsōm', lĭp`ə–), microscopic, fluid-filled pouch whose walls are made of layers of phospholipids identical to the phospholipids that make up cell membranes.  for injection, accounting for 94 percent of product revenues for the fourth quarter of 2000. AmBisome sales for the fourth quarter of 2000 were $35.6 million, a decrease of two percent compared to the fourth quarter of 1999. Excluding the impact of the decline in foreign currencies relative to the U.S. dollar, AmBisome sales grew by 11 percent for the fourth quarter of 2000 over the comparable quarter of 1999. In addition, Gilead recorded product revenues of $1.2 million and $1.1 million from the sale of VISTIDE(R) (cidofovir injection) and DaunoXome(R) (daunorubicin citrate liposome daunorubicin citrate liposome Warning - Hazardous drug!

DaunoXome

Pharmacologic class: Anthracycline glycoside

Therapeutic class: Antibiotic antineoplastic

 injection), respectively, during the fourth quarter of 2000.

For the fourth quarter of 2000, royalty and contract revenues resulting from collaborations with corporate partners totaled $14.5 million. These revenues include contract revenues for research and development projects, royalties on product sales of AmBisome in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area.  by Gilead's co-promotion partner Fujisawa Healthcare, royalties on sales of Tamiflu(TM) (oseltamivir phosphate oseltamivir phosphate

Tamiflu

Pharmacologic class: Viral neuroaminidase inhibitor

Therapeutic class: Antiviral

Pregnancy risk category C

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) by Hoffmann-La Roche, and royalties on product sales of VISTIDE outside the United States by Pharmacia & Upjohn. Also included are contract revenues related to the adoption of SAB 101.

Research and development (R&D) expenses for the fourth quarter of 2000 were $43.1 million, compared to $30.3 million for the same quarter in 1999. Higher spending during the fourth quarter of 2000 was associated with the accelerated development and advanced nature of the Phase III Noun 1. phase III - a large clinical trial of a treatment or drug that in phase I and phase II has been shown to be efficacious with tolerable side effects; after successful conclusion of these clinical trials it will receive formal approval from the FDA  clinical programs for both tenofovir DF for HIV HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus), either of two closely related retroviruses that invade T-helper lymphocytes and are responsible for AIDS. There are two types of HIV: HIV-1 and HIV-2. HIV-1 is responsible for the vast majority of AIDS in the United States.  and adefovir dipivoxil adefovir dipivoxil

Hepsera

Pharmacologic class: Nucleotide reverse transcriptase inhibitor

Therapeutic class: Antiviral

Pregnancy risk category C

FDA Boxed Warning

 for hepatitis B Hepatitis B Definition

Hepatitis B is a potentially serious form of liver inflammation due to infection by the hepatitis B virus (HBV). It occurs in both rapidly developing (acute) and long-lasting (chronic) forms, and is one of the most common chronic
 virus (HBV HBV hepatitis B virus.

HBV
abbr.
hepatitis B virus
). Additionally, in the fourth quarter of 2000, Gilead in-licensed two oncology compounds, one from GlaxoSmithKline and one from Southern Research Institute, and made up-front payments to both parties that are included in research and development expenses. Selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expenses for the three months ended December 31, 2000, were $23.3 million, compared to $21.4 million for the same quarter of 1999.

Net interest income for the fourth quarter 2000 was $4.2 million, compared to $2.3 million for the same quarter in 1999. The increase was primarily due to the conversion of Gilead's outstanding debentures to common stock in the third quarter of 2000 and higher interest rates on the investment portfolio.

Gilead also reported its results of operations for the year ended December 31, 2000. The company recorded net revenues from product sales of $149.7 million and aggregate contract and royalty revenues of $45.8 million, which includes contract revenues of $2.9 million relating to relating to relate prepconcernant

relating to relate prepbezüglich +gen, mit Bezug auf +acc 
 the adoption of SAB 101. Accounting for 94 percent of product sales, AmBisome sales for the year 2000 were $141.1 million, a nine percent increase over 1999. Excluding the impact of the decline in foreign currencies relative to the U.S. dollar, AmBisome sales grew by 21 percent in 2000 over 1999. Net revenues of $195.6 million in 2000 compare to net revenues of $169.0 million in 1999. Net revenues for 1999 included product sales revenues of $139.9 million and aggregate contract and royalty revenues of $29.1 million.

The net loss for the year ended December 31, 2000, including the impact of SAB 101, was $56.8 million, or $1.25 per share. Excluding the effect of the change in accounting principle, the net loss for 2000 would have been $46.0 million, or $1.01 per share. This compares to a net loss of $66.5 million, or $1.55 per share for the year ended December 31, 1999, which included expenses associated with the merger with NeXstar Pharmaceuticals, Inc. of $18.3 million or $0.42 per share. Excluding these merger-related expenses, Gilead's loss for the year ended December 31, 1999, would have been $1.13 per share.

"Results for the year continue to show the strength in Gilead's portfolio of marketed products," said John C. Martin, Ph.D., President and Chief Executive Officer, Gilead Sciences. "Revenues for the year 2000 continued to be fueled by AmBisome's growth, which achieved a nine percent growth rate year-over-year. We expect the recent approvals expanding Tamiflu's use for prevention and pediatric pediatric /pe·di·at·ric/ (pe?de-at´rik) pertaining to the health of children.

pe·di·at·ric
adj.
Of or relating to pediatrics.
 care will contribute to strong revenue growth in 2001."

Research and development expenses for the years ended December 31, 2000 and 1999, were $131.6 million and $110.2 million, respectively. Major development projects in 2000 include Phase III clinical programs for both tenofovir DF for HIV and adefovir dipivoxil for HBV. Higher spending was associated with the accelerated development and advanced nature of these programs. In addition, Gilead in-licensed two oncology compounds, one from GlaxoSmithKline and one from Southern Research Institute, and made up-front payments to both parties.

Selling, general and administrative expenses for the year ended December 31, 2000, were $82.8 million compared to $100.1 million for 1999. The decrease in SG&A expenses for 2000 is due to merger costs of $18.3 million that were included in SG&A expenses in 1999.

Net interest income for the year ended December 31, 2000 was $13.3 million, compared to $9.9 million for 1999. The increase was primarily due to the conversion of Gilead's outstanding debentures to common stock in the third quarter of 2000 and higher interest rates on the investment portfolio.

The company also reported equity in the loss of its unconsolidated affiliate of $2.9 million and $4.7 million for the years ended December 31, 2000 and 1999, respectively. The losses are derived from Gilead's 49 percent interest in Proligo L.L.C., a manufacturing joint venture between Gilead and SKW SKW Schweizerischer Kosmetik- und Waschmittelverband (Swiss union of cosmetics and detergents)
SKW Strike Warfare
 Americas, Inc.

As of December 31, 2000, the company had cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities Marketable Securities

Very liquid securities that can be converted into cash quickly at a reasonable price.

Notes:
Marketable securities are very liquid as they tend to have maturities less than one year, and the rate at which these securities can be bought or sold has
 of $512.9 million, compared to $294.4 million on December 31, 1999. The increase is primarily due to the issuance of $250 million of convertible subordinated notes in December 2000.

Product and Pipeline Highlights

"The fourth quarter was very productive and exciting for Gilead. Tamiflu received three major approvals, we initiated three clinical studies for NX 211 and in-licensed two new oncology products. Additionally, the completion of the 24-week endpoint for one of our pivotal tenofovir studies marks a milestone in the development of this important anti-HIV compound," said Dr. Martin. "We remain dedicated to achieving vigorous commercial growth. In line with our vision, we renegotiated the terms of our licensing agreement for tenofovir DF and adefovir dipivoxil, completed a $250 million financing and our Board of Directors authorized an increase in authorized capital authorized capital n (COMM) → capital m autorizado or social

authorized capital n (Comm) → capital social

, subject to stockholder approval, in order to implement a two-for-one stock split."

AmBisome(R)(amphotericin B) liposome for injection for Severe Fungal Infection fungal infection, infection caused by a fungus (see Fungi), some affecting animals, others plants. Fungal Infections of Human and Animals


In November, the Journal of Clinical Infectious Diseases Clinical Infectious Diseases in an academic journal published by the University of Chicago Press which publishes articles on the pathogenesis, clinical investigation, medical microbiology, diagnosis, immune mechanisms, and treatment of diseases caused by infectious agents.  published results of a multi-center head-to-head study comparing the use of AmBisome to Abelcet(R) (amphotericin B) lipid complex in the empirical treatment Empirical treatment
Medical treatment that is given on the basis of the doctor's observations and experience.

Mentioned in: Enterobacterial Infections
 of patients with febrile febrile /feb·rile/ (feb´ril) pertaining to or characterized by fever.

feb·rile
adj.
Of, relating to, or characterized by fever; feverish.
 neutropenia Neutropenia Definition

Neutropenia is an abnormally low level of neutrophils in the blood. Neutrophils are white blood cells (WBCs) produced in the bone marrow that ingest bacteria.
. Results indicate that AmBisome demonstrates an improved safety profile in a direct comparison with Abelcet with regard to nephrotoxicity neph·ro·tox·ic·i·ty
n.
The quality or state of being toxic to kidney cells.


nephrotoxicity(ne·fr
 and infusion-related reactions. Also during the quarter, AmBisome was cleared for marketing in Norway and Singapore. Italian 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
 approved AmBisome for the treatment of cryptococcal meningistis in AIDS patients, and French regulatory authorities provided clearance for use of AmBisome for the empirical treatment of febrile neutropenic patients.

Tamiflu(TM) (oseltamivir phosphate) for Influenza

In the fourth quarter of 2000, Roche received three significant marketing approvals for Tamiflu, the first neuraminidase inhibitor neuraminidase inhibitor Infectious disease Any antiviral that inhibits neuraminidase, an enzyme essential for replication of influenza and other viruses. See Influenza.  available in pill form. First, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (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.
) approved Tamiflu for the prevention of naturally occurring influenza A influenza A
n.
Influenza caused by infection with a strain of influenza virus type A.


influenza A Infectious disease An avian virus, especially of ducks–which in China live near the pig reservoir and 'vector';
 & B in adults and adolescents 13 years and older. The FDA also granted marketing approval of Tamiflu, available in a liquid suspension, for the treatment of influenza in children one year and older. The suspension for pediatric patients pediatric patient Child, see there  can also be used for adults who cannot swallow a capsule. In addition, Roche received approval for Tamiflu in Japan for the treatment of influenza A and B virus infection in adults and reimbursement under the Japanese national health insurance program. Roche will make Tamiflu available in pharmacies and hospitals in Japan on February 2, 2001.

Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tenofovir disoproxil fumarate

Viread

Pharmacologic class: Nucleoside analog reverse transcriptase inhibitor

Therapeutic class: Antiretroviral

Pregnancy risk category B

 (tenofovir DF) for HIV

Tenofovir DF reached an important milestone in November when the last patient enrolled in Study 907 reached the 24-week timepoint. Preliminary analysis of the 24-week results from this study will be released in the first quarter of 2001. Study 907 is a Phase III intensification trial evaluating the safety and efficacy of tenofovir DF in 552 treatment-experienced patients. Additionally in November, the U.S. FDA granted tenofovir DF Fast-Track designation.

In October, data from the 48-week Study 902 further characterizing the viral resistance profile of tenofovir DF were presented at the 5th International Conference on Drug Therapy in HIV Infection held in Glasgow, Scotland. The data indicate that the addition of tenofovir DF resulted in a significant reduction in HIV RNA HIV RNA AIDS RNA of HIV origin, a serum marker of a Pt's 'HIV-ness,' now the standard by which Pt response to antiretovirals is evaluated; HIV RNA levels correlate with CD4+ count, response to antiviral therapy, clinical stage and disease progression.  in treatment-experienced patients with common viral mutations associated with thymidine thymidine /thy·mi·dine/ (thi´mi-den) thymine linked to ribose, a rarely occurring base in rRNA and tRNA; frequently used incorrectly to denote deoxythymidine. Symbol T.

thy·mi·dine
n.
 analog (AZT/d4T) and/or 3TC viral mutations.

Adefovir Dipivoxil for HBV

Two significant milestones were achieved during the fourth quarter in the development of adefovir dipivoxil, Gilead's investigational compound for the treatment of patients with chronic HBV infection. The People's Republic People's Republic
n.
A political organization founded and controlled by a national Communist party.
 of China State Drug Administration approved Gilead's clinical trial application for adefovir dipivoxil allowing Phase I studies in China to be initiated in 2001. Gilead was granted Class 1 designation for adefovir dipivoxil in December 1999, which provides for 12 years of market upon receipt of marketing authorization.

At the 51st American Association American Association refers to one of the following professional baseball leagues:
  • American Association (19th century), active from 1882 to 1891.
  • American Association (20th century), active from 1902 to 1962 and 1969 to 1997.
 for the Study of Liver Diseases Liver Disease Definition

Liver disease is a general term for any damage that reduces the functioning of the liver.
Description

The liver is a large, solid organ located in the upper right-hand side of the abdomen.
 in Dallas, Texas “Dallas” redirects here. For other uses, see Dallas (disambiguation).
The City of Dallas (pronounced [ˈdæl.əs] or [ˈdæl.
, Gilead announced results from an ongoing open-label pilot study evaluating the safety and efficacy of adefovir dipivoxil 10 mg once daily as a treatment for lamivudine-resistant chronic HBV infection in 35 patients co-infected with HIV and HBV. Preliminary results from this 12-month study show that treatment with adefovir dipivoxil 10 mg once daily is associated with a mean decrease in HBV DNA DNA: see nucleic acid.
DNA
 or deoxyribonucleic acid

One of two types of nucleic acid (the other is RNA); a complex organic compound found in all living cells and many viruses. It is the chemical substance of genes.
 of 3.40 log10 copies/mL at 24 weeks. Gilead is currently conducting two fully enrolled, placebo-controlled Phase III clinical trials Noun 1. phase III clinical trial - a large clinical trial of a treatment or drug that in phase I and phase II has been shown to be efficacious with tolerable side effects; after successful conclusion of these clinical trials it will receive formal approval from the  to evaluate adefovir dipivoxil as a potential treatment for chronic HBV in non-HIV infected patients.

Oncology Program

In November, Gilead initiated its first Phase II clinical trial Noun 1. phase II clinical trial - a clinical trial on more persons than in phase I; intended to evaluate the efficacy of a treatment for the condition it is intended to treat; possible side effects are monitored
phase II
 program of NX 211 with a study designed to evaluate its safety and efficacy in patients with relapsed ovarian cancer ovarian cancer

Malignant tumour of the ovaries. Risk factors include early age of first menstruation (before age 12), late onset of menopause (after age 52), absence of pregnancy, presence of specific genetic mutations, use of fertility drugs, and personal history of breast
, followed shortly by the initiation of a second study in ovarian cancer patients who are resistant to treatment with topotecan. In addition, the company initiated a Phase II trial designed to evaluate the anti-tumor efficacy and safety of NX 211 in patients with recurrent small cell lung cancer Lung Cancer, Small Cell Definition

Small cell lung cancer is a disease in which the cells of the lung tissues grow uncontrollably and form tumors.
Description

Lung cancer is divided into two main types: small cell and non-small cell.
. NX 211 is a liposomal formulation of lurtotecan, a novel topoisomerase topoisomerase

an enzyme involved in DNA replication that introduces a single-strand nick in the DNA enabling it to swivel and thereby relieve the accumulated winding strain generated during unwinding of the double helix.
 I inhibitor for the potential treatment of various solid tumors.

Gilead also made significant progress in the fourth quarter in building its oncology portfolio through the in-licensing of two oncology compounds. First, the company entered into an agreement with GlaxoSmithKline granting Gilead exclusive, worldwide rights to GW1843U89, an investigational thymidylate synthase Thymidylate synthase is the enzyme used to generate thymidine monophosphate (dTMP), which is subsequently phosphorylated to thymidine triphosphate for use in DNA synthesis.  (TS) inhibitor for the potential treatment of cancer, which had progressed into 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
. Gilead has reformulated the compound as a liposomal agent called GS 7904L and initiated preclinical preclinical /pre·clin·i·cal/ (-klin´i-k'l) before a disease becomes clinically recognizable.

pre·clin·i·cal
adj.
1.
 development, with the goal of submitting an Investigational New Drug Application for the product before the end of 2001.

In December, Gilead announced a licensing agreement with the Southern Research Institute granting Gilead exclusive worldwide development and marketing rights to 4'-thio-araC (GS 7836), a nucleoside analogue nucleoside analogue
n.
Any of a group of antiviral drugs that inhibit the viral enzyme reverse transcriptase and are used in the treatment of HIV infection.
 for the potential treatment of cancer. Gilead plans to initiate Phase I clinical trials of this compound in early 2002.

Corporate Activities

Gilead's Board of Directors approved an increase in the number of authorized shares Authorized shares

Number of shares authorized for issuance by a firm's corporate charter.
 of common stock from 100,000,000 to 500,000,000. Gilead plans to hold a Special Meeting of the Stockholders on February 2, 2001 to vote upon this increase in common stock. The primary purpose of the increase is to enable the Board to implement a split of the company's common stock, to be effected in the form of a stock dividend. Earlier this month, the Board approved a two-for-one stock split, subject to stockholder approval of the increase in common stock. The proposed increase in authorized shares would also provide Gilead with flexibility to implement future stock splits and conduct other transactions involving the issuance of the company's common stock, where appropriate.

In December, Gilead issued $250 million of convertible subordinated notes through a Rule 144A Rule 144A

A Securities & Exchange Commission rule modifying a two-year holding period requirement on privately placed securities to permit qualified institutional buyers to trade these positions among themselves.
 offering to qualified institutional buyers In law, a Qualified Institutional Buyer is a purchaser of securities that is financially sophisticated and is legally recognized by security market regulators to need less protection from sellers than most members of the public. . These notes are convertible into Gilead common stock at a price equal to $98.25 per share, subject to adjustment in certain circumstances. The notes bear interest at 5.0 percent per annum Per annum

Yearly.
, have a seven-year term and are redeemable by Gilead any time after December 20, 2003. Gilead has agreed to file a registration statement for the resale of the notes and the shares of common stock issuable upon conversion of the notes within 90 days after the closing of the offering.

Conference Call

Gilead will host a conference call today, January 25, 2001, at 4:30 p.m. ET. The dial-in number for the call is 800-633-8620 domestic; 212-676-4902 international. The replay of this call will be available from 7:00 p.m. January 25, 2001, until 7:00 p.m. on January 28, 2001. The dial-in number for the replay is 800-633-8284 domestic, 858-812-6440 international; the password is 17337262.

Gilead will also be webcasting the conference call; this feature will be available on our website at www.gilead.com. The information provided on the teleconference and on the webcast is only accurate at the time of the call, and Gilead will take no responsibility for providing updated information.

About Gilead

Gilead Sciences, Inc., headquartered in Foster City, CA, is an independent biopharmaceutical company that seeks to provide accelerated solutions for patients and the people who care for them. Gilead discovers, develops, manufactures and commercializes proprietary therapeutics for challenging infectious diseases infectious diseases: see communicable diseases.  (viral, fungal and bacterial infections) and cancer. Gilead maintains research, development or manufacturing facilities in Foster City, CA; Boulder, CO; San Dimas, CA; Cambridge, UK, and Dublin, Ireland, and sales and marketing organizations in the United States, Europe and Australia.

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.


Statements included in this press release that are not historical in nature are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (PSLRA) implemented several significant substantive changes affecting certain cases brought under the federal securities laws, including changes related to pleading, discovery, liability, class representation and awards fees and  of 1995. These statements include those regarding Gilead's future financial results, including: revenues, research and development expenses, selling, general and administrative expenses, the efficacy of any marketed or pipeline development products, the ability to obtain marketing approval for Gilead's marketed or pipeline development products, or the competitive positioning of its marketed or pipeline development products. Gilead cautions readers that forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ materially. These risks and uncertainties include those that can cause fluctuations in our financial results, such as our ability and the ability of our partners to successfully market our products and maintain revenue growth; our ability to control the timing and amount of spending in our research and clinical programs; fluctuations in foreign currency against the U.S. dollar; our ability to achieve and the timing of milestones, as well as risk and uncertainties that effect our future prospects such as the risk that we may not continue to observe the safety, tolerability tol·er·a·ble  
adj.
1. Capable of being tolerated; endurable.

2. Fairly good; passable. See Synonyms at average.



tol
 and efficacy data for our products and product candidates that we are observing today; other risks relating to the regulatory approval of our products and product candidates; and other risks identified from time to time in the company's reports filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The company directs readers to its Annual Report on Form 10-K Form 10-K

A report required by the SEC from exchange-listed companies that provides for annual disclosure of certain financial information.


Form 10-K

See 10-K.
, for the year ended December 31, 1999, filed in March 2000, and its 2000 Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q Form 10-Q

See 10-Q.
 filed with the SEC. Gilead claims the protection of the Safe Harbor Safe Harbor

1. A legal provision to reduce or eliminate liability as long as good faith is demonstrated.

2. A form of shark repellent implemented by a target company acquiring a business that is so poorly regulated that the target itself is less attractive.
 contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 for forward-looking statements. Additionally, Gilead does not take responsibility to update information contained in this press release or the conference call as it changes.


                         GILEAD SCIENCES, INC.
                 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF
                     OPERATIONS UNDER SAB 101 (in
                      thousands, except per share
                               amounts)


                          Three months ended          Year ended
                             December 31,             December 31,
                          -------------------    ---------------------
                           2000        1999       2000        1999
                          --------    --------    --------    --------
                       (unaudited) (unaudited) (unaudited)   (note 2)
                         (note 1)                (note 1)

Revenues:
 Product sales,
  net                  $   37,972  $   39,262  $  149,709  $  139,890
 Royalty revenue,
  net                       5,260       3,005      24,591      10,431
 Contract revenue           9,093       6,509      18,315      18,658
 Contract revenues -
  SAB 101 adoption            150          --       2,940          --
                       ----------  ----------  ----------   ----------

Net revenues               52,475      48,776     195,555     168,979

Cost of goods sold          7,498       7,801      33,512      29,546
                       ----------  ----------  ----------   ----------

Gross profit               44,977      40,975     162,043     139,433

Operating expenses:
 Research and
  development              43,128      30,340     131,568     110,212
 Selling, general and
  administrative           23,290      21,361      82,793     100,080
                       ----------  ----------  ----------   ----------

Total operating
 expenses                  66,418      51,701     214,361     210,292
                       ----------  ----------  ----------   ----------

Loss from operations      (21,441)    (10,726)    (52,318)    (70,859)

Interest income             4,888       3,898      17,634      16,435
Interest expense             (706)     (1,579)     (4,365)     (6,518)

                       ----------  ----------  ----------   ----------

Loss before provision
 for income taxes,
 equity in loss of
 unconsolidated
 affiliate and
 cumulative effect
 of change in
 accounting
 principle                (17,259)     (8,407)    (39,049     (60,942)

Provision for
 income taxes                 153         162       1,199         888
Equity in loss of
 unconsolidated
 affiliate                    973         385       2,858       4,656
                       ----------  ----------  ----------   ----------

Loss before cumulative
 effect of change in
 accounting principle    (18,385)     ( 8,954)    (43,106)    (66,486)
Cumulative effect of
 change in accounting
 principle                    --           --     (13,670)         --
                      ----------   ----------  ----------   ----------

Net loss              $  (18,385)  $   (8,954) $  (56,776)  $ (66,486)
                      ==========   ==========  ==========   ==========
Basic and diluted
 amounts per
 common share:
   Loss  before
    cumulative effect
    of change in
    accounting
    principle         $    (0.39)  $    (0.20)  $   (0.95)  $   (1.55)
   Cumulative effect
    of change in
    accounting
    principle                 --           --       (0.30)         --
                      ----------   ----------  ----------   ----------

   Net loss           $    (0.39)  $    (0.20)  $   (1.25)  $   (1.55)
                      ==========   ==========  ==========   ==========

Common shares used
 in the calculation
 of Basic and diluted
 amounts per share        47,056       43,964      45,525      42,826
                      ==========   ==========  ==========   ==========

  Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to
                      the current presentation.


   COMPARATIVE AMOUNTS INCLUDING AND EXCLUDING THE EFFECT OF SAB 101
               (in thousands, except per share amounts)
                              (unaudited)

                  Three months ended                Year ended
                    December 31,                    December 31,
                       2000                            2000
               --------------------------   --------------------------
                 Including    Excluding    Including SAB     Excluding
                  SAB 101      SAB 101         101            SAB 101
               -----------    -----------  -----------     -----------


Total revenues   $  52,475    $  52,325     $ 195,555      $  192,615

Loss from
 operations      $ (21,441)   $ (21,591)    $ (52,318)     $  (55,258)

Net loss         $ (18,385)   $ (18,535)    $ (56,776)     $  (46,046)
                ==========   ==========    ==========      ==========

Basic and
 diluted net
 loss per
 common share    $   (0.39)   $   (0.39)    $   (1.25)     $    (1.01)
                ==========    =========    ==========     ===========

      Notes:

      (1) Gilead adopted the Securities and Exchange Commission's Staff
Accounting Bulletin No. 101 (SAB 101) in the fourth quarter of 2000,
effective January 1, 2000, and recorded a cumulative effect of a
change in accounting principle related to contract revenue recognized
in prior periods. The resulting deferred revenue is being recognized
prospectively, beginning in the first quarter of 2000, over the
related contractual obligations.
      (2) Derived from audited financial statements for that period.

          CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS UNDER SAB 101
                            (in thousands)
                                   December 31,           December 31,
                                       2000                   1999
                              ------------------    ------------------
                                  (unaudited)             (note 1)
Assets
 Cash, cash
  equivalents and
  marketable securities         $   512,878            $     294,394
 Other current assets                80,920                   77,587
                              -------------            -------------
  Total current assets              593,798                  371,981
 Property, plant and
  equipment, net                     55,174                   51,398
 Other noncurrent
  assets                             29,127                   13,429
                              -------------            -------------
                                $   678,099            $     436,808
                              =============           ==============

Liabilities and
 stockholders' equity
 Current liabilities            $    58,238            $      47,877
 Long-term obligations              268,737                   91,639
 Stockholders' equity               351,124                  297,292
                              -------------           --------------
                                $   678,099            $     436,808
                              =============           ==============

      Note

      (1) Derived from audited financial statements at that date.
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