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Taro Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (NYSE: TARO) (“Taro” or the “Company”) today provided unaudited financial results for the three and six months ended September 30, 2019.

Quarter ended September 30, 2019 Highlights - compared to September 30, 2018

• Net sales of $160.9 million increased $1.9 million, principally driven by an increase in overall volumes.
• Gross profit of $101.6 million (63.2% of net sales compared to 68.3%) decreased $7.0 million.
• Research and development (R&D) expenses of $15.5 million increased slightly.
• Selling, marketing, general and administrative expenses (SG&A) of $23.7 million increased $4.5 million.
• Settlements and loss contingencies was a $0.2 million credit, as compared to a $4.0 million credit (the result of a settlement of a patent infringement) in the prior year.
• Operating income of $62.6 million (38.9% of net sales compared to 49.5%) decreased $16.1 million.
• Interest and other financial income of $8.9 million remained in line with the prior year.
• Foreign Exchange (FX) impact in the current quarter was immaterial as compared to FX expense of $6.0 million in the prior year, principally the result of the commencement of hedging accounting in accordance with ASU No. 2017-12 and our Canadian subsidiary change to the U.S. dollar as its functional currency.
• Tax expense of $16.2 million decreased $3.0 million; with the effective tax rate of 22.4% compared to 23.5%.
• Net income attributable to Taro was $56.2 million compared to $62.6 million, a $6.4 million decrease, resulting in diluted earnings per share of $1.46 compared to $1.60.

Six Months ended September 30, 2019 Highlights - compared to September 30, 2018

• Net sales of $322.1 million increased $8.6 million, principally the result of a single digit increase in overall volumes.
• Gross profit of $203.3 million (63.1% of net sales compared to 66.5%) decreased $5.3 million.
• R&D expenses of $29.0 million increased $1.0 million.
• SG&A of $43.4 million increased slightly.
• Operating income of $131.1 million (40.7% of net sales compared to 45.2%) decreased $10.8 million.
• Interest and other financial income of $18.5 million increased $1.6 million.
• FX income of $7.9 million compared to $4.0 million in 2018 - a favorable impact of $3.9 million.
• Tax expense of $36.7 million increased $3.4 million; with the effective tax rate of 23.1% compared to 20.4%.
• Net income attributable to Taro was $122.4 million compared to $129.8 million, a $7.5 million decrease, resulting in diluted earnings per share of $3.17 compared to $3.31.

Cash Flow and Balance Sheet Highlights

• Cash flow provided by operations for the six months ended September 30, 2019, was $123.4 million compared to $157.7 million for the six months ended September 30, 2018.
• As of September 30, 2019, cash and cash equivalents and marketable securities (both short and long-term), increased $121.7 million to $1.5 billion from March 31, 2019.

Mr. Uday Baldota, Taro’s CEO stated, “As stated in the past, the challenging generic landscape continues, the impact of which is reflected in our financial performance. Our continued R&D investment is vital to our long-term growth strategy and in conjunction with the announced share repurchase program, demonstrates our commitment to creating shareholder value. Our strong balance sheet and cash flow enables us to pursue future business development opportunities.”

FDA Approvals and Filings

The Company recently received two approvals from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) for the following Abbreviated New Drug Applications (“ANDAs”); Azelaic Acid Topical Gel, 15% and Clindamycin Phosphate and Benzoyl Peroxide Gel, 1.2%/2.5%. The Company currently has a total of twenty-five ANDAs awaiting FDA approval, including six tentative approvals.

$300 million Share Repurchase Approved by Board of Directors

The Taro Board of Directors approved a $300 million share repurchase of ordinary shares. The timing, amount and value of any shares repurchased will be determined based on the Company's ongoing assessments of the capital needs of the business, the market price of its stock, general market conditions and other factors. Shares will be repurchased using the Company's existing sources of liquidity and free cash flow generated in the future.

The repurchase authorization enables the Company to purchase its ordinary shares from time to time through open market purchases (including 10b5-1 trading plans), privately negotiated transactions, tender offer or other means, in accordance with applicable securities laws or other restrictions. No time period has been set for the repurchase program, and any such program may be suspended or discontinued at any time.

Earnings Call (8:00 am EST, November 5, 2019)

As previously announced, the Company will host an earnings call at 8:00 am EST on Tuesday, November 5, 2019, where senior management will discuss the Company’s performance and answer questions from participants. This call will be accessible through an audio dial-in and a web-cast. Audio conference participants can dial-in on the numbers below:

• Participant Toll-Free Dial-In Number: +1 (844) 421-0601 ID: 6684679
• Participant International Dial-In Number: +1 (716) 247-5800 ID: 6684679
• Audio web-cast: Details are provided on our website, www.taro.com

To participate in the audio call, please dial the numbers provided above five to ten minutes ahead of the scheduled start time. The operator will provide instructions on asking questions before the call. The transcript of the event will be available on the Company’s website at www.taro.com.

The Company cautions that the foregoing financial information is presented on an unaudited basis and is subject to change.

About Taro

Taro Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. is a multinational, science-based pharmaceutical company, dedicated to meeting the needs of its customers through the discovery, development, manufacturing and marketing of the highest quality healthcare products. For further information on Taro Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., please visit the Company’s website at www.taro.com.

SAFE HARBOR STATEMENT

The unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared on the same basis as the annual consolidated financial statements and, in the opinion of management, reflect all adjustments necessary to present fairly the financial condition and results of operations of the Company. The unaudited consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 20-F, as filed with the SEC.

Certain statements in this release are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include, but are not limited to, statements that do not describe historical facts or that refer or relate to events or circumstances the Company “estimates,” “believes,” or “expects” to happen or similar language, and statements with respect to the Company’s financial performance, availability of financial information, and estimates of financial results and information for fiscal year 2020. Although the Company believes the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements to be based on reasonable assumptions, it can give no assurances that its expectations will be attained. Factors that could cause actual results to differ include general domestic and international economic conditions, industry and market conditions, changes in the Company's financial position, litigation brought by any party in any court in Israel, the United States, or any country in which Taro operates, regulatory and legislative actions in the countries in which Taro operates, and other risks detailed from time to time in the Company’s SEC reports, including its Annual Reports on Form 20-F. Forward-looking statements are applicable only as of the date on which they are made. The Company undertakes no obligations to update, change or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, additional or subsequent developments or otherwise.

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