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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
 
Washington, D.C. 20549
 
FORM 6-K
 
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 UNDER THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the month of August, 2012

Commission File Number 001-35463
 
Taro Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.
 
(Translation of registrant’s name into English)

14 Hakitor Street, Haifa Bay 26110, Israel
(Address of principal executive office)

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Taro Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.
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c/o Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
Three Skyline Drive
Hawthorne, New York 10532
(NYSE: TARO)
 
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
 
CONTACTS:
 
Michael Kalb
William J. Coote
GVP, CFO
VP, Treasurer
(914) 345-9001
(914) 345-9001
Michael.Kalb@taro.com
William.Coote@taro.com
 
TARO PROVIDES RESULTS FOR QUARTER ENDED JUNE 2012
Net Sales Increases 43%, EPS Increases to $1.41 from $0.80

Hawthorne, NY, August 6, 2012 - Taro Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (NYSE: TARO) (“Taro” or the “Company”) today provided unaudited financial results for the three month period ended June 30, 2012.

As previously announced, the Company changed its fiscal year end from December 31 to March 31 to align Taro's fiscal reporting and annual budgeting periods with that of its major shareholder, Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (Reuters: SUN.BO, Bloomberg: SUNP IN, NSE: SUNPHARMA, BSE: 524715) (together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, “Sun Pharma”). As a result, the financial results contained in this release represent the first quarter of the Company’s new fiscal year ending March 31, 2013.

Quarter ended June 30, 2012 Highlights - compared to June 30, 2011
 
Net sales of $159.2 million, increased $47.6 million, or 42.6%
 
Gross profit, as a percentage of net sales was 71.7%, compared to 60.1%
 
Research and development expenses increased 47.6% to $11.5 million
 
Selling, marketing, general and administrative expenses decreased $1.5 million, and as a percentage of net sales decreased to 14.8%, compared to 22.5%
 
Operating income increased to $79.0 million, or 49.6% of net sales, compared to $34.2 million, or 30.6% of net sales; a $44.8 million or 131.2% increase
 
Income tax increased $21.2 million from a $4.7 million benefit to an expense of $16.5 million
 
Net income attributable to Taro was $62.9 million compared to $35.7 million, a $27.2 million increase, resulting in diluted earnings per share of $1.41 compared to $0.80.
 
Cash Flow and Balance Sheet Highlights
 
Cash flow provided by operations was $19.2 million compared to $33.3 million, primarily due to the payment of income taxes as reflected in the significant decrease in trade and other payables
 
Cash, including marketable securities, increased $18.3 million to $352.6 million from March 31, 2012.
 
Mr. Kal Sundaram, Taro’s Chairman stated, “We are pleased to present this quarter’s results to Taro’s shareholders, reflecting a good performance despite the prevailing economic uncertainties in our major markets.  We are also pleased to note the increased R&D spend which is essential to keep us competitive in the long-term. However, we remain cautious of the increasing competition and consequential erosion of volume on some of our major products and the challenge in maintaining current performance.”
 
 
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FDA Approvals and Filings

The Company recently received two approvals from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) for its Abbreviated New Drug Applications (“ANDAs”) for Clobetasol Propionate Lotion, 0.05% and Escitalopram Oxalate Oral Solution, 5mg (base)/5mL. During the quarter, the Company filed one ANDA and one New Drug Application (“NDA”) with the FDA.  With this, ANDAs representing fifteen products as well as two NDAs await FDA approval.

Taro Special Committee Rejects Proposal from Sun Pharma

On July 19, 2012, the Company announced that the Special Committee of its Board of Directors unanimously rejected the October 18, 2011 unsolicited, non-binding offer from Sun Pharma to purchase all of the issued and outstanding shares of Taro not currently held by Sun Pharma for $24.50 per share as inadequate and not in the best interests of Taro’s minority shareholders. 

Form 20-F Filings with the SEC

During the quarter, the Company filed a Transition Report on Form 20-F, with unaudited results, with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) to cover the transition period from January 1, 2012 to March 31, 2012, that resulted from the change in the Company’s fiscal year.

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

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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.
 
 
 

 
 
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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 and statements 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 financial information for 2012.  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 actions of the Company's lenders and creditors, 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.

**Financial Tables Follow**
 
 
 

 
 
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TARO PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES LTD.
SUMMARY CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)
(U.S. dollars in thousands, except share data)
 
 
   
Three Months Ended
 
   
June 30,
 
   
2012
   
 2011
 
             
Sales, net
  $ 159,152     $ 111,584  
Cost of sales
     45,056        44,524  
Gross Profit
    114,096       67,060  
                 
                 
Operating Expenses:
               
Research and development, net
    11,525       7,807  
Selling, marketing, general and administrative
     23,584        25,092  
Operating Income
    78,987       34,161  
                 
                 
Financial Expenses, net:
               
Interest and other financial expense
    390       624  
Foreign exchange (income) expense
    (708 )     2,431  
                 
Other income, net
     365        752  
Income before income taxes
    79,670       31,858  
Tax expense (benefit)
     16,510       (4,719 )
Income from continuing operations
    63,160       36,577  
Net income (loss) from discontinued operations(1)
     10       (249 )
Net income
    63,170       36,328  
Net income attributable to non-controlling interest(2)
     259       639  
Net income attributable to Taro
  $ 62,911     $ 35,689  
             
Net income per ordinary share
from continuing operations attributable to Taro:
           
Basic
  $ 1.41     $ 0.81  
Diluted
  $ 1.41     $ 0.81  
                 
Net income (loss) per ordinary share
from discontinued operations attributable to Taro:
               
Basic
  $ 0.00 *   $ (0.01 )
Diluted
  $ 0.00 *   $ (0.01 )
                 
Net income per ordinary share
attributable to Taro:
               
Basic
  $ 1.41     $ 0.80  
Diluted
  $ 1.41     $ 0.80  
             
Weighted-average number of ordinary shares used
to compute net income per ordinary share:
           
Basic
    44,542,808       44,511,229  
Diluted
    44,643,181       44,568,588  
 
(1)
In 2010, the Company closed its Ireland manufacturing facility and decided to sell the facility and has therefore classified the losses attributable to its Irish subsidiary as losses from discontinued operations.
(2)
The impact of the Company adopting FASB ASC Section 810-10-65, which requires the Company to allocate income or loss attributable to a non-controlling interest based on the respective ownership percentages.
 
* Amount is less than $0.01.
 
 
 

 
 
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TARO PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES LTD.
 SUMMARY CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited)
(U.S. dollars in thousands)
 
 
    June 30,    
March 31,
 
   
2012
   
2012
 
ASSETS
           
             
CURRENT ASSETS:
           
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 191,247     $ 238,266  
Short-term bank deposits
    151,317       72,440  
Restricted short-term bank deposits
    6,980       15,780  
Marketable securities
    3,043       7,835  
Accounts receivable and other:
   Trade, net
    120,239       111,130  
   Other receivables and prepaid expenses
    101,775       98,501  
Inventories
    104,049       109,638  
Long-term assets held for sale, net(1)
    66       71  
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS
    678,716       653,661  
                 
Long-term receivables and other assets
    18,672       19,972  
Property, plant and equipment, net
    147,779       150,750  
Other assets
    31,018       32,041  
TOTAL ASSETS
  $ 876,185     $ 856,424  
                 
                 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
               
                 
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
               
Current maturities of long-term debt
  $ 10,566     $ 10,957  
Trade payables and other current liabilities
    147,545       187,942  
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES
    158,111       198,899  
                 
Long-term debt, net of current maturities
    26,947       27,949  
Deferred taxes and other long-term liabilities
    6,240       6,618  
TOTAL LIABILITIES
    191,298       233,466  
                 
Taro shareholders’ equity
    680,678       619,008  
Non-controlling interest(2)
    4,209       3,950  
                 
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND  SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
  $ 876,185     $ 856,424  
 
(1)
In 2010, the Company closed its Ireland manufacturing facility and decided to sell the facility and therefore has classified the related assets as held for sale.
(2)
The impact of the Company adopting FASB ASC Section 810-10-65, which requires the Company to allocate income or loss attributable to a non-controlling interest based on the respective ownership percentages.
 
 
 

 
 
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TARO PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES LTD.
SUMMARY CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
(U.S. dollars in thousands)
 
      Three Months Ended June 30,  
     
2012
      2011  
Operating Activities
               
Net income
  $ 63,170     $ 36,328  
Adjustments required to reconcile net income to net cash
               
provided by operating activities:
               
     Depreciation and amortization
    4,542       4,754  
     Stock-based compensation
    8       38  
     Loss on sale of marketable securities and long-lived assets
    32       -  
     (Decrease) increase in long-term debt due to currency fluctuations
    (1,208 )     1,325  
     Increase in trade receivables
    (9,312 )     (1,199 )
     Change in derivative instruments, net
    4,921       (332 )
     Increase in other receivables, prepaid expenses and other assets
    (5,493 )     (6,833 )
     Decrease (increase) in inventories
    4,898       (4,744 )
     Foreign exchange effect on intercompany balances
    (1,602 )     1,762  
     (Decrease) increase in trade and other payables and accruals
    (40,748 )     2,250  
Net cash provided by operating activities
     19,208       33,349  
                 
                 
Investing Activities:
               
     Purchase of property plant & equipment, net of related grants
    (1,783 )     (1,353 )
     Investment in other intangible assets
    (20 )     -  
     Proceeds from long-term deposits and other assets
    18       -  
     Investment in short-term and restricted bank deposits
    (71,129 )     (536 )
     Proceeds from marketable securities
    4,792       923  
Net cash used in investing activities
     (68,122 )     (966 )
             
             
Financing Activities:
           
     Proceeds from the issuance of shares, net
    3,804       227  
     Repayments of long-term debt
    (185 )     (12 )
     Repayments of short-term bank debt, net
    -       (3,874 )
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
     3,619       (3,659 )
                 
                 
Effect of exchange rate changes
    (1,724 )     107  
Net (decrease) increase in cash
    (47,019 )     28,831  
Cash at beginning of period
    238,266       78,872  
                 
                 
Cash at end of period
  $ 191,247     $ 107,703  
 
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SIGNATURE
 
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
 
 
Date:  August 6, 2012
 
TARO PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES LTD.
 
By:
/s/ James Kedrowski
 
Name:  James Kedrowski
 
Title:    Interim Chief Executive Officer and Director