This contains inside information 2018 Preliminary Results - Vectura reports strong 2018 financial and operational performance - Chippenham, UK – 26 March 2019 : Vectura Group plc (LSE: VEC) ("Vectura" or "the Group") today announces its preliminary results for the year ended 31 December 2018. Financial highlights Operational highlights Summary guidance and outlook The Group expects a sustained financial performance in 2019 after a strong 2018, with continued overall revenue growth offset by the gross profit impact from the loss of EXPAREL® revenues and the normalisation of the flutiform® gross margin. The Group expects the partnering of VR647 later this year. R&D guidance for the year remains unchanged at £45m to £55m. Commenting on the preliminary results, James Ward-Lilley, Chief Executive Officer of Vectura, said: "Focused execution of the Group's strategy resulted in strong financial and opera ti onal performance in 2018.