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Non GAAP SG&A declined by 5% to $284.5 million (2008: $298.5 million) as a result of the increased focus on cost management and favorable foreign exchange rates in 2009 over 2008. Non GAAP SG&A increased as a percentage of product sales to 51% (2008: 42%) as cost ratios were adversely affected by lower product sales following the genericization of ADDERALL XR.
Reorganization costs
For the three months to June 30, 2009 Shire recorded reorganization costs of $2.9 million (2008: $nil) relating to the transfer of manufacturing from its Owing Mills facility.
Integration and acquisition costs
For the three months to June 30, 2009 Shire recorded integration and acquisition costs of $2.3 million (2008: $nil) relating to the integration of Jerini AG and charges associated with the acquisition of EQUASYM.
Interest income
For the three months to June 30, 2009 Shire received interest income of $0.6 million (2008: $6.5 million), primarily received on cash and cash equivalents. Interest income for the three months to June 30, 2009 is lower than the same period in 2008 due to significantly lower interest rates in 2009 compared to 2008, and lower average cash and cash equivalent balances.
Interest expense
For the three months to June 30, 2009 the Company incurred interest expense of $10.1 million (2008: $16.8 million). The higher expense in 2008 was primarily due to the accrual of interest in respect of the Transkaryotic Therapies, Inc. ("TKT") appraisal rights litigation. This litigation was settled in November 2008.
Taxation
The effective rate of tax for the three months to June 30, 2009 was -78%
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