Press Release

FRAZER, Pa., Oct. 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ Cephalon, Inc. (Nasdaq: CEPH) today reported third quarter 2009 net sales of $535.2 million, a 9 percent increase compared to net sales of $489.7 million for the third quarter 2008. Basic income per common share for the quarter was $1.38. Excluding amortization expense and certain other items, basic adjusted income per common share for the quarter was $1.70, an increase of 25 percent over the comparable figure of $1.36 for the same period in 2008. Adjusted net income for the third quarter of 2009 was $126.7 million, a 36 percent increase over the comparable $92.9 million for the third quarter of 2008. This exceeded the company's adjusted net income guidance range of $108 to $116 million.

Central nervous system (CNS) franchise net sales were $291.9 million during the quarter, a 7 percent increase compared to the same period last year. Pain franchise reported net sales of $116.3 million, a 1 percent decrease versus third quarter 2008. Oncology franchise net sales were $83.1 million, a 58 percent increase over the same period last year due to strong sales of TREANDA® (bendamustine hydrochloride) of $54.5 million.

During the quarter Cephalon recorded net cash provided by operating activities of $203.6 million bringing the year-to-date cash flow from operations to $517.1 million.

"The exceptional launch of NUVIGIL was the highlight of the quarter," said Frank Baldino, Jr., Ph.D., Chairman and CEO. "In addition, we have assembled the deepest and most diverse pipeline in our history with a variety of small molecules and biologics being studied for pain, oncology, and inflammatory diseases. We look forward to developing this diverse pipeline with the goal of creating important new medicines for patients."

The company is updating its guidance for 2009. Total net sales guidance is now $2.125-$2.175 billion. This includes CNS franchise net sales of $1.150-$1.170 billion, pain franchise net sales of $480-$500 million, oncology franchise net sales of $315-$335 million, and other product net sales of $160-$175 million. Full year R&D and SG&A expense guidance is now $400-$415 million and $800-$815 million, respectively. Adjusted net income guidance remains unchanged at $457-$464 million. Basic adjusted income per common share guidance also remains unchanged at $6.30-$6.40.

Cephalon is introducing 2010 net sales guidance of $2.325 - $2.400 billion. This includes CNS franchise net sales of $1.180 - $1.220 billion, pain franchise net sales of $535 - $570 million, oncology franchise net sales of $400 - $430 million, and other product net sales of $200 - $220 million. R&D and SG&A guidance for 2010 are $470 - $490 million and $840 - $860 million, respectively.

The company also is introducing adjusted net income for 2010 of $495 - $510 million. This represents growth of approximately 9 percent over our 2009 guidance. Cephalon is introducing 2010 adjusted net income per common share guidance of $6.50 - $6.70.

Basic adjusted income per common share for both the full-year 2009 and full-year 2010 is reconciled below and is subject to the assumptions set forth therein. References in this press release to basic income per common share, basic adjusted income per common share, basic adjusted income per common share guidance, adjusted net income, adjusted net income guidance, adjusted net income per common share, adjusted net income per common share guidance refers to those metrics on an "attributable to Cephalon" basis and does not include any income or losses attributable to noncontrolling interests.

Cephalon's management will discuss the company's third quarter 2009 performance in a conference call with investors beginning at 5:00 p.m. U.S. EDT today. To participate in the conference call, dial +1-785-830-1926 and refer to conference code number 8349052. Investors can listen to the call live by logging on to the company's website at www.cephalon.com and clicking on "Investors" then "Webcast." The conference call will be archived and available to investors for one week after the call.

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