The company has reported total revenues of E1.04 billion for 2008, an increase of 4.5%, compared to E993.8 million for 2007.
Jean-Luc Belingard, chairman and CEO of Ipsen, said: “With revenues breaking above the E1 billion mark for the first time, sales growth of 8.2% year-on-year and a standalone operating margin of 21.6%, the group’s performance during 2008 was highly satisfactory and in line with the financial objectives set a year ago, in spite of the downturn in the economic environment.
“In a context of increased uncertainty, with all indicators suggesting that 2009 will be a tough year from a macroeconomic standpoint, the group remains confident in its ability to apply its strategy rigorously and pursue further expansion by harnessing its multiple sources of growth.”