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UNITED STATES
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FORM 10-K

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Anika Therapeutics, Inc.(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

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32 Wiggins Avenue, Bedford, Massachusetts 01730(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)

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The aggregate market value of voting and non-voting stock held by non-affiliates of the Registrant as of June 30, 2007, the last day
of the Registrant's most recently completed second fiscal quarter, was $169,044,999 based on the close price per share of Common Stock of $15.19 as of such date as reported on the NASDAQ Global Select
Market. Shares of our Common Stock held by each executive officer, director and each person or entity known to the registrant to be an affiliate have been excluded in that such persons may be deemed
to be affiliates; such exclusion shall not be deemed to constitute an admission that any such person is an "affiliate" of the registrant. At March 1, 2008, there were issued and outstanding
11,227,498 shares of Common Stock, par value $.01 per share.

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ANIKA THERAPEUTICS, INC.  TABLE OF CONTENTS



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|Part I     |          |    |                                                                                                              |     
|           | Item 1.  |    | Business                                                                                                     |     
|           | Item 1A. |    | Risk Factors                                                                                                 |     
|           | Item 1B. |    | Unresolved Staff Comments                                                                                    |     
|           | Item 2.  |    | Properties                                                                                                   |     
|           | Item 3.  |    | Legal Proceedings                                                                                            |     
|           | Item 4.  |    | Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders                                                          |     
|Part II    |          |    |                                                                                                              |     
|           | Item 5.  |    | Market for Registrant's Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities |     
|           | Item 6.  |    | Selected Financial Data                                                                                      |     
|           | Item 7.  |    | Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations                        |     
|           | Item 7A. |    | Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk                                                   |     
|           | Item 8.  |    | Financial Statements and Supplementary Data                                                                  |     
|           | Item 9.  |    | Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure                         |     
|           | Item 9A. |    | Controls and Procedures                                                                                      |     
|           | Item 9B. |    | Other Information                                                                                            |     
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|           | Item 10. |    | Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance                                                       |     
|           | Item 11. |    | Executive Compensation                                                                                       |     
|           | Item 12. |    | Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters               |     
|           | Item 13. |    | Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence                                    |     
|           | Item 14. |    | Principal Accounting Fees and Services                                                                       |     
|Part IV    |          |    |                                                                                                              |     
|           | Item 15. |    | Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules                                                                   |     
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FORM 10-K  ANIKA THERAPEUTICS, INC.  For Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2007

This Annual Report on Form 10-K, including the documents incorporated by reference into this Annual Report on
Form 10-K, contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
including, without limitation, statements regarding:



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Furthermore, additional statements identified by words such as "will," "likely," "may," "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "intend," "seek," "designed,"
"develop," "would," "future," "can," "could" and other expressions that are predictions of or indicate future events and trends and which do not relate to historical matters, also identify
forward-looking statements.

You should not rely on forward-looking statements because they involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, some of which are beyond our
control, including those factors described in
the section titled "Risk Factors" in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. These risks, uncertainties and other factors may cause our actual results, performance or achievement to be
materially different from the anticipated future results, performance or achievement, expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based upon the
current assumptions of our management and are only expectations of future results. You should carefully review all of these factors, and you should be aware that there may be other factors that could
cause these differences, including those factors discussed in the sections titled "Business" and "Management's Discussions and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" elsewhere in
this Annual Report on Form 10-K. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement to reflect changes in underlying assumptions or factors, of
new information, future events or other changes.

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PART I

ITEM 1.    BUSINESS

Overview

Anika Therapeutics, Inc. ("Anika," the "Company," "we," "us," or "our") was incorporated in 1992 as a Massachusetts company. Anika develops, manufactures
and commercializes therapeutic products for tissue protection, healing and repair. These products are based on hyaluronic acid (HA), a naturally occurring, biocompatible polymer found throughout the
body. Due to its unique biophysical and biochemical properties, HA plays an important role in a number of physiological functions such as the protection and lubrication of soft tissues and joints, the
maintenance of the structural integrity of tissues, and the transport of molecules to and within cells. Our currently manufactured and marketed products consist of ORTHOVISC®, which is an
HA product used in the treatment of some forms of osteoarthritis in humans; AMVISC®, AMVISC® Plus, STAARVISC-II, and ShellGel, each an
injectable ophthalmic viscoelastic HA product. HYVISC®, which is an HA product used in the treatment of equine osteoarthritis, and INCERT®, an HA based
anti-adhesive for surgical applications. In the U.S., ORTHOVISC is marketed by DePuy Mitek, Inc. ("DePuy Mitek"), a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson (collectively, "JNJ"),
under the terms of a licensing, distribution, supply and marketing agreement. Outside the U.S., ORTHOVISC has been approved for sale since 1996 and is marketed by distributors in approximately 13
countries. We developed and manufacture AMVISC® and AMVISC® Plus for Bausch & Lomb Incorporated under a multiyear supply agreement. HYVISC® is marketed in
the U.S. through Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc. INCERT® is currently marketed in three countries outside of the U.S. ELEVESS is designed as a family of aesthetic
dermatology products for facial wrinkles, scar remediation and lip augmentation. Our initial
ELEVESS product is approved in the U.S., EU and Canada, and is manufactured by Anika. Products in development include next generation osteoarthritis / joint health related products and
ELEVESS products.

In
2007, revenue from the sale of our products contributed 87% of our total revenue. Licensing, milestone and contract revenue contributed 13% of our total revenue in 2007. Revenue from
the sale of ophthalmic viscoelastic products was 39% of product revenue. ORTHOVISC contributed 51% of our product revenue, and HYVISC contributed 9% of our product revenue in 2007.

The
following sections provide more specific information on our products and related activities:

ORTHOVISC®

In the U.S., ORTHOVISC is indicated for the treatment of pain caused by osteoarthritis of the knee in patients who have failed to respond adequately to
conservative non-pharmacologic therapy and to simple analgesics, such as acetaminophen. ORTHOVISC has been approved for use in all joints in Europe and certain other international markets.
It is a sterile, clear, viscoelastic solution of hyaluronan dissolved in physiological saline, and dispensed in a single-use syringe. A complex sugar of the glycosaminoglycan family,
hyaluronan is a high molecular weight polysaccharide composed of repeating disaccharide units of sodium glucuronate and N-acetylglucosamine. ORTHOVISC is injected into joints in a series
of three intra-articular injections one week apart.

Osteoarthritis
is a debilitating disease causing pain, swelling and restricted movement in joints. It occurs when the cartilage in a joint gradually deteriorates due to the effects of
mechanical stress, which can be caused by a variety of factors including the normal aging process. In an osteoarthritic joint, particular regions of articulating surfaces are exposed to irregular
forces, which result in the remodeling of tissue surfaces that disrupt the normal equilibrium or mechanical function. As osteoarthritis advances, the joint gradually loses its ability to regenerate
cartilage tissue and the cartilage layer attached to the bone deteriorates to the point where eventually the bone becomes exposed. Advanced osteoarthritis often requires surgery and the possible
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osteoarthritis
before joint replacement surgery include viscosupplementation, analgesics, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and steroid injections.

ORTHOVISC
became available for sale in the U.S. on March 1, 2004, and is marketed by DePuy Mitek, under the terms of a ten-year licensing, distribution, supply and
marketing agreement (the "JNJ Agreement"). The JNJ Agreement was originally entered into in December 2003
with Ortho Biotech Products, L.P., also a JNJ company, and was assigned to DePuy Mitek in mid-2005. Under the JNJ Agreement, DePuy Mitek performs sales, marketing and distribution
functions. Additionally, DePuy Mitek has the right, under certain circumstances, to further develop and commercialize ORTHOVISC as well as other new products for the treatment of pain associated with
osteoarthritis based on our viscosupplementation technology. In support of the license, the JNJ Agreement provides that DePuy Mitek will fund post-marketing clinical trials for new
indications of ORTHOVISC. We received an initial payment of $2.0 million upon entering into the JNJ Agreement, a milestone payment of $20.0 million in February 2004, as a result of
obtaining approval of ORTHOVISC from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ("FDA"), and a $5.0 million milestone payment in December 2004 for planned upgrades to our manufacturing operations
for a total of $27.0 million. This amount was initially recorded as deferred revenue, and is being recognized as revenue ratably over the agreement's ten year life. Under the JNJ Agreement, we
are the exclusive supplier of ORTHOVISC to Depuy Mitek. The JNJ Agreement provides for additional sales-based milestone payments to us contingent upon achieving specified sales targets, in addition to
royalty and transfer fees. The JNJ Agreement is subject to early termination in certain circumstances and is otherwise renewable by DePuy Mitek for consecutive five-year terms.

We
have a number of distribution relationships servicing international markets including Canada, Europe, Turkey, the Middle East, and Asia. We will continue to seek to establish
long-term distribution relationships in other regions. See the section captioned "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
OperationsManagement Overview" and "Risk Factors."

HYVISC®

HYVISC is a high molecular weight injectable HA product for the treatment of joint dysfunction in horses due to non-infectious synovitis
associated with equine osteoarthritis. HYVISC has viscoelastic properties that lubricate and protect the tissues in horse joints. HYVISC is distributed by Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc.
in the United States.

OPHTHALMIC PRODUCTS

The ophthalmic products we manufacture include the AMVISC and AMVISC Plus product line, STAARVISC-II, and ShellGel. They are injectable, high
molecular weight HA products used as viscoelastic agents in ophthalmic surgical procedures such as cataract extraction and intraocular lens implantation. These products coat, lubricate and protect
sensitive tissue such as the endothelium, and maintain the shape of the eye, thereby facilitating ophthalmic surgical procedures.

Anika
manufactures the AMVISC product line for Bausch & Lomb under the terms of a supply agreement through December 31, 2010 (the "2004 B&L Agreement") for viscoelastic
products used in
ophthalmic surgery. Under the 2004 B&L Agreement, we will continue to be the exclusive global supplier (other than with respect to Japan) for AMVISC and AMVISC Plus to Bausch & Lomb. The 2004
B&L Agreement also provides us with a right to negotiate to manufacture future surgical ophthalmic viscoelastic products developed by Bausch & Lomb, while Bausch & Lomb has been granted
rights to commercialize certain future surgical ophthalmic viscoelastic products developed by us. Under the 2004 B&L Agreement, we are entitled to continue providing surgical viscoelastic products to
our existing customers (STAAR Surgical Company and Cytosol Ophthalmics, Inc.) who currently receive such products from us. See also Item 1A. "Risk
Factors."

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INCERT®

INCERT is designed as a family of chemically modified, cross-linked forms of HA designed to prevent surgical adhesions. Surgical adhesions occur when fibrous
bands of tissues form between adjacent tissue layers during the wound healing process. Although surgeons attempt to minimize the formation of adhesions, they nevertheless occur quite frequently after
surgery. Adhesions in the abdominal and pelvic cavity can cause particularly serious problems such as intestinal blockage following abdominal surgery, and infertility following pelvic surgery.
Fibrosis following spinal surgery can complicate re-operation and may cause pain. We received CE marking for INCERT for a broad use profile in the third quarter of 2004.
INCERT-S is our product designed to reduce post-surgical fibrosis following spinal surgery. We commenced INCERT sales during the second quarter of 2006. INCERT is currently
marketed in three countries in Europe and the Middle East. We continue to assess the market potential for the product. There are currently no plans to distribute INCERT in the U. S.

Anika
co-owns issued U.S. patents covering the use of INCERT for adhesion prevention. See the section captioned "Patent and Propriety
Rights."

ELEVESS

ELEVESS is designed as a family of aesthetic dermatology products for facial wrinkles, scar remediation and lip augmentation, and is intended to supplant
collagen-based products and to compete with other HA-based products currently on the market. Our aesthetic dermatology product is a dermal filler based on our proprietary chemically
modified, cross-linked HA.

On
June 30, 2006, we entered into a License and Development Agreement with Galderma Pharma S.A., a joint venture between Nestlé and
L'Oréal, and a Supply Agreement with Galderma Pharma S.A. and Galderma S.A., an affiliate of Galderma Pharma S.A., for the exclusive worldwide
development and commercialization of hyaluronic acid based aesthetic dermatology products. Galderma Pharma S.A. and Galderma S.A. are jointly referred to as Galderma. Under the terms of
the agreements, the Company received on June 30, 2006 a non-refundable, upfront payment of $1,000,000, which the Company began amortizing in the third quarter of 2006 over a
10 year period. In 2007, the Company received $3,500,000 in milestone payments under the agreements related to regulatory approvals of ELEVESS in Europe and United States, which occurred in
April and July of 2007, respectively. Subsequent to the achievements of the regulatory approval milestones, we experienced technical and business disagreements with Galderma Pharma regarding the
development and commercialization of the ELEVESS family of products. The disagreements concern certain aspects of the formulation of the current and future products as well as some elements of the
strategy for commercialization. In November 2007, the Galderma agreements were terminated and we reacquired the worldwide rights and control of the future development and marketing of ELEVESS. We have
received positive feedback from physicians and patients introduced to ELEVESS and the product is ready for market. We currently intend to proceed expeditiously towards commercialization. With a
technologically enhanced product that is approved in the U.S., European Union and Canada, we expect to launch the product as soon as possible with a new partner, or initially on our own.

Research and Development of Potential Products

Our research and development efforts primarily consist of the development of new medical applications for our HA-based technology, the management of
clinical trials for certain product candidates, and the preparation and processing of applications for regulatory approvals at all relevant stages of development. Our development focus includes
chemically modified formulations of HA designed for longer residence time in the body. These efforts are presently accomplished primarily through in-house research and development
personnel and resources, as well as through collaboration with other companies. As of December 31, 2007, we had ten employees engaged primarily in research and development and

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engineering,
and several external contractors were engaged in clinical and regulatory matters. For the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005, these expenses were $4.4 million,
$3.6 million, and $4.7 million, respectively. We anticipate that we will continue to commit significant resources to research and development, including clinical trials, in the future.

Products
in development include next generation osteoarthritis/joint health related products. Our next generation osteoarthritis products include a single-injection treatment product
that uses a non-animal source HA, and is our first osteoarthritis product based on our proprietary crosslinked HA- technology. This product has been branded as
Monovisc. We received CE Mark approval for the Monovisc product in October 2007. We expect to launch Monovisc in Europe by mid-2008, following a limited clinical study. In the
U.S., we filed an investigational device exemption, or an IDE application, with the FDA, and commenced patient enrollment for our U.S. clinical trial in early January of 2008.

Our
second single-injection osteoarthritis product contains an active therapeutic molecule to provide pain relief for a broader period of time. This product has been branded
Cingal. We expect to file our CE Mark application and commence a European study for this product in 2008.

There
is a risk that our efforts will not be successful in (1) developing our existing product candidates, (2) expanding the therapeutic applications of our existing
products, or (3) resulting in new applications for our HA technology. There is also a risk that we may choose not to pursue development of potential product candidates. We may not be able to
obtain regulatory approval for any new applications we develop. Furthermore, even if all regulatory approvals are obtained, there can be no assurances that we will achieve meaningful sales of such
products or applications.

Manufacturing of Hyaluronic Acid ("HA")

We have been manufacturing HA since 1983 in our facility located in Woburn, Massachusetts. This facility is approved by the FDA for the manufacture of medical
devices and veterinary drugs. We have developed a proprietary manufacturing process for the extraction and purification of HA from avian combs, a source of high molecular weight HA. We have taken
steps to minimize risks associated with the availability of raw materials by obtaining regulatory approval to outsource certain key intermediates for our products. We believe that sufficient supplies
of these materials are generally available, or maintained in inventory, to meet anticipated demand. Our newest productsMonovisc and ELEVESS are both made from non-animal
(fermented) HA. During 2007, we have converted most of our international ORTHOVISC customers to non-animal based HA, and received approval in the U.S. to convert to non-animal
HA as well. We expect that conversion to non-animal HA in the U.S. will be completed in the second quarter of 2008. There are no plans at present to convert our ophthalmic or veterinary
products to non-animal HA, as the benefits do not justify the costs involved.

On
January 4, 2007, we entered into a new lease in Bedford, Massachusetts, consisting of approximately 134,000 square feet of general office, research and development and
manufacturing space. The new facility will provide additional space, including manufacturing capacity necessary to accommodate growth in the Company's business, as well as to improve efficiency by
conducting business in one facility. Our administrative, marketing, regulatory, and research and development personnel moved into the Bedford facility in November 2007. We will move our existing
manufacturing operations to the new facility once the buildout and validation of the manufacturing space is completed. We currently expect the manufacturing space buildout and validation to be
completed by mid-2009.

Patent and Proprietary Rights

We have a policy of seeking patent protection for patentable aspects of our proprietary technology. Our issued patents expire between 2009 and 2022. We
co-own certain U.S. patents and a patent application with claims relating to the chemical modification of HA and certain adhesion prevention uses and certain drug delivery uses of HA. We
also solely own patents covering composition of matter and certain

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manufacturing
processes. We intend to seek patent protection for products and processes developed in the course of our activities when we believe such protection is in our best interest and when the
cost of seeking such protection is not inordinate relative to the potential benefits. See also the section captioned "Risk FactorsWe may be unable to adequately
protect our intellectual property rights."

Other
entities have filed patent applications for or have been issued patents concerning various aspects of HA-related products or processes. In addition, the products or
processes we develop may infringe the patent rights of others in the future. Any such infringement may have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and results of operations.
See also the section captioned "Risk FactorsWe may be unable to adequately protect our intellectual property rights."

We
also rely upon trade secrets and proprietary know-how for certain non-patented aspects of our technology. To protect such information, we require certain
customers and vendors, and all employees, consultants and licensees to enter into confidentiality agreements limiting the disclosure and use of such information. These agreements, however, may not
provide adequate protection. See also the section captioned "Risk FactorsWe may be unable to adequately protect our intellectual property
rights."

We
have granted Depuy Mitek an exclusive, non-transferable royalty bearing license to use and sell ORTHOVISC (and other products developed pursuant to the JNJ Agreement) in
the U.S., as well as a license to manufacture and have manufactured such products in the event that we are unable to supply them with products in accordance with the terms of the JNJ Agreement.

Government Regulation

United States Regulation

Our research (including clinical research), development, manufacture, and marketing of products are subject to regulation by numerous governmental authorities in
the U.S. and other countries. Medical devices and pharmaceuticals are subject to extensive and rigorous regulation by the FDA and by other federal, state and local authorities. The Federal Food, Drug
and Cosmetic Act ("FDC Act") governs the conditions of safety, efficacy, clearance, approval, manufacture, quality system requirements, labeling, packaging, distribution, storage, record keeping,
reporting, marketing, advertising, and promotion of our products. Noncompliance with applicable requirements can result in, among other things, fines, injunctions, civil penalties, recall or seizure
of products, total or partial suspension of production, failure of the government to grant premarket clearance or approval of products, withdrawal of clearances and approvals, and criminal
prosecution.

Medical
products regulated by the FDA are generally classified as drugs, biologics, and/or medical devices. Medical devices intended for human use are classified into three categories
(Class I, II or III), on the basis of the controls deemed reasonably necessary by the FDA to assure their safety and efficacy. Class I devices are subject to general controls, for
example, labeling and adherence to the FDA's Good Manufacturing Practices/Quality System Regulation ("GMP/QSR".) Most Class I devices are exempt from the FDA review process. Class II
devices are subject to general and special controls (for example, performance standards, postmarket surveillance, and patient registries). Most Class II devices are subject to premarket
notification and may be subject to clinical testing for purposes of premarket notification and clearance for marketing. Class III is the most stringent regulatory category for medical devices.
Most Class III devices require premarket approval ("PMA") from the FDA. All of our existing products, with the exception of HYVISC, are subject to the applicable rules related to
Class III devices.

AMVISC,
AMVISC Plus, ShellGel and STAARVISC are approved as Class III medical devices in the U.S. for intraocular ophthalmic surgical procedures in intraocular use in humans.
ORTHOVISC is approved as a Class III medical device in the U.S. for treatment of pain resulting from osteoarthritis of the knee in humans. ELEVESS is approved as a Class III medical
device in the U.S. for treatment of facial wrinkles and folds, such as nasolabial folds. HYVISC is approved as an animal drug for intra-articular

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injection
in horse joints to treat degenerative joint disease associated with synovitis. Most HA products for human use are regulated as medical devices. We believe that our INCERT product, should we
decide to seek U.S. approval to market, will have to meet the regulatory requirements for Class III devices and will require clinical trials and a PMA submission.

Unless
a new device is exempted from premarket notification, its manufacturer must obtain marketing clearance from the FDA through premarket notification (510(k)) or approval through PMA
before the device can be introduced to the market. Product development and approval within the FDA regulatory framework takes a number of years and involves the expenditure of substantial resources.
This
regulatory framework may change or additional regulations may arise at any stage of our product development process and may affect approval of, or delay an application related to, a product, or
require additional expenditures by us. There can be no assurance that the FDA review of marketing applications will result in product approval on a timely basis, if at all. The PMA approval process is
lengthy, expensive, and typically requires, among other things, valid scientific evidence which generally includes extensive data such as pre-clinical and clinical trial data to
demonstrate a reasonable assurance of safety and effectiveness.

Human
clinical trials in the U.S. for significant risk devices must be conducted under a Good Clinical Practice (GCP) regulations through Investigational Device Exemption ("IDE"), which
must be submitted to the FDA and either be approved or be allowed to become effective before the trials may commence. There can be no assurance that submission of an IDE will result in the ability to
commence clinical trials. In addition, the IDE approval process could result in significant delays. Even if the FDA approves an IDE or allows an IDE for a clinical investigation to become effective,
clinical trials may be suspended at any time for a number of reasons. Among others, these reasons may include: a) failure to comply with applicable requirements; b) inadequacy of
informed consent; and c) the data generated suggests that: the risks to clinical subjects are not outweighed by the anticipated benefits to clinical subjects and the importance of the knowledge
to be gained, the investigation is scientifically unsound, or there is reason to believe that the device, as used, is ineffective. A trial may be terminated if unanticipated adverse events present an
unreasonable risk to subjects. If clinical studies are suspended or terminated, we may be unable to continue the development of the investigational products affected.

Upon
completion of required clinical trials, for Class III medical devices, results are presented to the FDA in a PMA application. In addition to the results of clinical
investigations, the PMA applicant must submit other information relevant to the safety and efficacy of the device, including, among other things, the results of non-clinical tests and
clinical trials; a full description of the device and its components; a full description of the methods, facilities and controls used for manufacturing; and proposed labeling. The FDA also conducts an
on-site inspection to determine whether an applicant conforms with the FDA's current Quality System Regulation ("QSR"), formerly known as GMP. FDA review of the PMA may not result in
timely, or any, PMA approval, and there may be significant conditions on approval, including limitations on labeling and advertising claims and the imposition of post-market testing,
tracking, or surveillance requirements.

Upon
completion of required clinical trials for pharmaceuticals, results are presented to the FDA in a NDA or NADA application. In addition to the results of clinical investigations, the
PMA applicant must submit other information relevant to the safety and efficacy of the product, including, among other things, the results of non-clinical tests and clinical trials; a full
description of the product formulation; a full description of the methods, facilities and controls used for manufacturing; and proposed labeling. The FDA also conducts an on-site
inspection to determine whether an applicant conforms with the FDA's current quality system regulations related to pharmaceuticals. FDA review of the NDA or NADA may not result in timely, or any, FDA
approval, and there may be significant conditions on approval, including limitations on labeling and advertising claims and the imposition of post-market testing, tracking, or surveillance
requirements.

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Product
or manufacturing changes after approval where such change affects safety and efficacy of the medical products as well as the use of a different facility for manufacturing, could
necessitate additional review and approval by the FDA. Post approval changes in labeling, packaging or promotional materials may also necessitate further review and approval by the FDA.

Legally
marketed products are subject to continuing requirements by the FDA relating to design control, manufacturing, quality control and quality assurance, maintenance of records and
documentation, reporting of adverse events, and labeling and promotion. The FDC Act requires medical product manufacturers to comply with QSR for medical devices and other quality system regulations
related to pharmaceuticals. The FDA enforces these requirements through periodic inspections of manufacturing facilities. To ensure full compliance with requirements set forth in the GMP/QSR
regulations, manufacturers must continue to expend time, money and effort in the area of production and quality control to ensure full technical compliance. Other federal, state, and local agencies
may inspect manufacturing establishments as well.

A
set of regulations known as the Medical Device Reporting regulations obligates manufacturers to inform the FDA whenever information reasonably suggests that one of their devices may
have caused or contributed to a death or serious injury, or when one of their devices malfunctions and if the malfunction were to recur, the device or a similar device would be likely to cause or
contribute to a death or serious injury.

The
process of obtaining approvals from the FDA and foreign regulatory authorities can be costly, time consuming, and subject to unanticipated delays. Approvals of our products,
processes or facilities may not be granted on a timely basis or at all, and we may not have available resources or be able to obtain the financing needed to develop certain of such products. Any
failure or delay in obtaining such approvals could adversely affect our ability to market our products in the U.S. and in other countries.

In
addition to regulations enforced by the FDA, we are subject to regulation under the Occupational Safety and Health Act, the Environmental Protection Act, the Toxic Substances Control
Act, the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act and other existing and future federal, state and local laws and regulations as well as those of foreign governments. Federal, state and foreign
regulations regarding the manufacture and sale of medical products are subject to change. We cannot predict what impact, if any, such changes might have on our business.

Foreign Regulation

In addition to regulations enforced by the FDA, we and our products are subject to certain foreign regulations. International regulatory bodies often establish
regulations governing product standards, packing requirements, labeling requirements, import restrictions, tariff regulations, duties and tax requirements. ORTHOVISC is approved for sale and is
marketed in Canada, Europe, Turkey, and parts of the Middle East. In the European Union ("EU"), ORTHOVISC is sold underConformité
Européene(CE mark) authorization, a certification required under European Union medical device regulations. The CE mark, achieved in 1996, allows ORTHOVISC to
be marketed without further approvals in most of the EU nations as well as other countries that recognize EU device regulations. In August 2004, we received an EC Design Examination Certificate which
entitled us to affix a CE mark to INCERT-S as a barrier to adhesion formation following surgery. AMVISC® and AMVISC® Plus are CE marked, and in May 2005, we
received an EC Design Examination Certificate which entitled us to affix a CE mark to ShellGel as an ophthalmic viscoelastic surgical device. We received EU CE Mark approval for ELEVESS
during the second quarter of 2007. Monovisc, a medical device for treatment of pain associated with osteoarthritis, was approved in the EU in October 2007. We may not be able to achieve and/or
maintain compliance required for CE marking or other foreign regulatory approvals for any or all of our products. The requirements relating to the conduct of clinical trials, product licensing,
marketing, pricing, advertising, promotion and reimbursement also vary widely from country to country.

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Turkey
Reimbursement: In the third quarter of 2006, the government of Turkey eliminated reimbursement for over 100 drugs including ORTHOVISC, designated as a drug in Turkey, and its
competing products. International sales declined in 2007 compared to 2006 due to the reimbursement change in Turkey. We did not ship product to our Turkish distributor during the 10 months
ended May 2007. Starting in June 2007, sales to Turkey have been at a lower level reflective of a private pay business.

Competition

We compete with many companies, including, among others, large pharmaceutical firms and specialized medical products companies across all of our product lines.
Many of these companies have substantially greater financial resources, larger research and development staffs, more extensive marketing and manufacturing organizations and more experience in the
regulatory process than us. We also compete with academic institutions, governmental agencies and other research organizations, which may be involved in research, development and commercialization of
products. Many of our competitors also compete against us in securing relationships with collaborators for their research and development and commercialization programs.

Competition
in our industry is based primarily on product efficacy, safety, timing and scope of regulatory approvals, availability of supply, marketing and sales capability,
reimbursement coverage, product pricing and patent protection. Some of the principal factors that may affect our ability to compete in our HA development and commercialization market include:



We
are aware of several companies that are developing and/or marketing products utilizing HA for a variety of human applications. In some cases, competitors have already obtained product
approvals, submitted applications for approval or have commenced human clinical studies, either in the U.S. or in certain foreign countries. All of the Company's products face substantial competition.
There exist major worldwide competing HA-based products for the use in ophthalmic surgery, orthopedics, and cosmetic dermal fillers. There is a risk that we will be unable to compete
effectively against our current or future competitors.

Employees

As of December 31, 2007, we had 82 employees. We consider our relations with our employees to be good. None of our employees are represented by labor
unions.

Environmental Laws

We believe that we are in compliance with all federal, state and local environmental regulations with respect to our manufacturing facilities and that the cost of
ongoing compliance with such regulations does not have a material effect on our operations. Our leased manufacturing facility is located within the Wells G&H Superfund site in Woburn, Massachusetts.
We have not been named and are not a party to any legal proceedings regarding the Wells G&H Superfund site.

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Product Liability

The testing, marketing and sale of human health care products entail an inherent risk of allegations of product liability, and we cannot assure you that
substantial product liability claims will not be asserted against us. Although we have not received any material product liability claims to date and have coverage under our insurance policy of
$5,000,000 per occurrence and $5,000,000 in the aggregate, we cannot assure you that if material claims arise in the future, our insurance will be adequate to cover all situations. Moreover, we cannot
assure you that such insurance, or additional insurance, if required, will be available in the future or, if available, will be available on commercially reasonable terms. Any product liability claim,
if successful, could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and results of operation.

Recent Developments

On January 31, 2008 the Company entered into a Credit Agreement (the "Agreement"), among the Company, as borrower, Anika Securities, Inc., a wholly
owned subsidiary of the Company, as guarantor, and Bank of America, N.A, as administrative agent ("Bank of America"). Pursuant to the terms of the Agreement, our lender has agreed to provide the
Company with an unsecured revolving credit facility pursuant to which the lender will make periodic loans to the Company through December 31, 2008 of up to a maximum principal amount at any
time outstanding of $16,000,000. On December 31, 2008, all outstanding periodic loans will convert into a term loan with quarterly principal payments and a maturity date of December 31,
2015. Interest on periodic loans and term loans will be payable at a rate based upon (at the Company's election) either Bank of America's prime rate or LIBOR plus 75 basis points. The Agreement
contains customary representations and warranties of the Company, affirmative and negative covenants regarding the Company's operations, financial covenants regarding the maintenance by the Company of
a specified quick ratio and consolidated fixed charge coverage ratio, and events of default.

Available Information

Our Annual Reports on Form 10-K, including our consolidated financial statements, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Current
Reports on Form 8-K and other information, including amendments and exhibits to such reports, filed or furnished pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, are available free
of charge in the "SEC Filings" section of our website located at http://www.anikatherapeutics.com, as soon as reasonably practicable after the reports are filed with or furnished to the Securities and
Exchange Commission. The information on our website is not part of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

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ITEM 1A.    RISK FACTORS

Our operating results and financial condition have varied in the past and could in the future vary significantly depending on a number of factors. From time to
time, information provided by us or statements made by our employees contain "forward-looking" information that involves risks and uncertainties. In particular, statements contained in this Annual
Report on Form 10-K, and in the documents incorporated by reference into this Annual Report on Form 10-K, that are not historical facts, including, but not
limited to statements concerning new products, product development and offerings, product and price competition, competition and strategy, customer diversification, product price and inventory,
contingent consideration payments, deferred revenues, economic and market conditions, potential government regulation, seasonal factors, international expansion, revenue recognition, profits, growth
of revenues, composition of revenues, cost of revenues, operating expenses, sales, marketing and support expenses, general and administrative expenses, product gross profit, interest income, interest
expense, anticipated operating and capital expenditure requirements, cash inflows, contractual obligations, tax rates, SFAS 123R, leasing and subleasing activities, acquisitions, liquidity,
litigation matters, intellectual property matters, distribution channels, stock price, third party licenses and potential debt or equity financings constitute forward-looking statements and are made
under the safe harbor provisions of Section 27 of the Securities Act of 1933 as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These statements are neither
promises nor guarantees. Our actual results of operations and financial condition have varied and could in the future vary significantly from those stated in any forward-looking statements. The
following factors, among others, could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking statements made in this Form 10-K, in the documents
incorporated by reference into this Form 10-K or presented elsewhere by our management from time to time. Such factors, among others, could have a material adverse effect upon our
business, results of operations and financial condition.

Our business is subject to comprehensive and varied government regulation and, as a result, failure to obtain FDA or other U.S. and foreign governmental
approvals for our products may materially adversely affect our business, results of operations and financial condition.

Product development and approval within the FDA framework takes a number of years and involves the expenditure of substantial resources. There can be no assurance
that the FDA will grant approval for our new products on a timely basis if at all, or that FDA review will not involve delays that will
adversely affect our ability to commercialize additional products or expand permitted uses of existing products, or that the regulatory framework will not change, or that additional regulation will
not arise at any stage of our product development process which may adversely affect approval of or delay an application or require additional expenditures by us. In the event our future products are
regulated as human drugs or biologics, the FDA's review process of such products typically would be substantially longer and more expensive than the review process to which they are currently subject
as devices.

Products
in development include next generation osteoarthritis/joint health related products. Monovisc is a single-injection treatment product that uses a
non-animal source HA, and is our first osteoarthritis product basedon our proprietary crosslinked HA- technology. We received CE Mark approval for the Monovisc product in
October 2007. Cingal is our second single-injection osteoarthritis product which contains an active therapeutic molecule to provide pain relief for a broader period of time. We expect to
file our CE Mark application and commence a European study for this product in 2008.

We
cannot assure you that:



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We
also cannot assure you that any delay in receiving FDA approvals will not adversely affect our competitive position. Furthermore, even if we do receive FDA approval:



Once
obtained, marketing approval can be withdrawn by the FDA for a number of reasons, including, among others, the failure to comply with regulatory requirements, or the occurrence of
unforeseen problems following initial approval. We may be required to make further filings with the FDA under certain circumstances. The FDA's regulations require a PMA supplement for certain changes
if they affect the safety and effectiveness of an approved device, including, but not limited to, new indications for use, labeling changes, process or manufacturing changes, the use of a different
facility to manufacture, process or package the device, and changes in performance or design specifications. Our failure to receive approval of a PMA supplement regarding the use of a different
manufacturing facility or any other change affecting the safety or effectiveness of an approved device on a timely basis, or at all, may have a material adverse effect on our business, financial
condition, and results of operations. The FDA could also limit or prevent the manufacture or distribution of our products and has the power to require the recall of such products. It also might be
necessary for us, in applicable circumstances, to initiate a voluntary recall per FDA regulations of one or several of our products. Significant delay or cost in obtaining, or failure to obtain FDA
approval to market products, any FDA limitations on the use of our products, or any withdrawal or suspension of approval or rescission of approval by the FDA could have a material adverse effect on
our business, financial condition, and results of operations.

In
addition, all FDA approved or cleared products manufactured by us must be manufactured in compliance with the FDA's Good Manufacturing Practices ("GMP") regulations and, for medical
devices, the FDA's Quality System Regulations ("QSR"). Ongoing compliance with QSR and other applicable regulatory requirements is enforced through periodic inspection by state and federal agencies,
including the FDA. The FDA may inspect our facilities, from time to time, to determine whether we are in compliance with regulations relating to medical device and pharmaceutical companies, including
regulations concerning manufacturing, testing, quality control and product labeling practices. We cannot assure you that we will be able to comply with current or future FDA requirements applicable to
the manufacture of our products.

FDA
regulations depend heavily on administrative interpretation and we cannot assure you that the future interpretations made by the FDA or other regulatory bodies, with possible
retroactive effect, will not adversely affect us. In addition, changes in the existing regulations or adoption of new governmental regulations or policies could prevent or delay regulatory approval of
our products.

Failure
to comply with applicable regulatory requirements could result in, among other things, warning letters, fines, injunctions, civil penalties, recall or seizure of products, total
or partial suspension of production, refusal of the FDA to grant pre-market clearance or pre-market approval for devices or drugs, withdrawal of approvals and criminal
prosecution.

In
addition to regulations enforced by the FDA, we are subject to other existing and future federal, state, local and foreign regulations. International regulatory bodies often establish
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product
standards, packing requirements, labeling requirements, quality system and manufacturing requirements, import restrictions, tariff regulations, duties and tax requirements. We cannot assure
you that we will be able to achieve and/or maintain compliance required for CE marking or other foreign regulatory approvals for any or all of our products or that we will be able to produce our
products in a timely and profitable manner while complying with applicable requirements. Federal, state, local and foreign regulations regarding the manufacture and sale of medical products are
subject to change. We cannot predict what impact, if any, such changes might have on our business.

The
process of obtaining approvals from the FDA and other regulatory authorities can be costly, time consuming, and subject to unanticipated delays. We cannot assure you that approvals
or clearances of our products will be granted or that we will have the necessary funds to develop certain of our products. Any failure to obtain, or delay in obtaining such approvals or clearances,
could adversely affect our ability to market our products.

Substantial competition could materially affect our financial performance.

We compete with many companies, including, among others, large pharmaceutical companies, specialized medical products companies and healthcare companies. Many of
these companies have substantially greater financial resources, larger research and development staffs, more extensive marketing and manufacturing organizations and more experience in the regulatory
process than us. We also compete with academic institutions, governmental agencies and other research organizations that may be involved in research, development and commercialization of products.
Because a number of companies are developing or have developed HA products for similar applications and have received FDA approval, the successful commercialization of a particular product will depend
in part upon our
ability to complete clinical studies and obtain FDA marketing and foreign regulatory approvals prior to our competitors, or, if regulatory approval is not obtained prior to our competitors, to
identify markets for our products that may be sufficient to permit meaningful sales of our products. For example, we are aware of several companies that are developing and/or marketing products
utilizing HA for a variety of human applications. In some cases, competitors have already obtained product approvals, submitted applications for approval or have commenced human clinical studies,
either in the U.S. or in certain foreign countries. There exist major competing products for the use of HA in ophthalmic surgery. In addition, certain HA products made by our competitors for the
treatment of osteoarthritis in the knee have received FDA approval before ours and have been marketed in the U.S. since 1997, as well as select markets in Canada, Europe and other countries. To date,
the FDA approved three HA products for the treatment of facial wrinkles which have been marketed internationally for a number of years. There can be no assurance that we will be able to compete
against current or future competitors or that competition will not have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

We are uncertain regarding the success of our clinical trials.

Several of our products may require clinical trials to determine their safety and efficacy for U.S. and international marketing approval by regulatory bodies,
including the FDA. There can be no assurance that we will be able to successfully complete the U.S. or international regulatory approval process for products in development. In addition, there can be
no assurance that we will not encounter additional problems that will cause us to delay, suspend or terminate our clinical trials. In addition, we cannot make any assurance that clinical trials, if
completed, will ultimately demonstrate these products to be safe and efficacious.

We are dependent upon marketing and distribution partners and the failure to maintain strategic alliances on acceptable terms will have a material
adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

Our success will be dependent, in part, upon the efforts of our marketing partners and the terms and conditions of our relationships with such marketing partners.

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We
cannot assure you that such marketing partners will not seek to renegotiate their current agreements on terms less favorable to us. Under the terms of the 2004 B&L Agreement,
effective December 15, 2004, we will continue to be Bausch & Lomb's exclusive global supplier (other than with respect to Japan) of AMVISC and AMVISC Plus ophthalmic viscoelastic
products. The 2004 B&L
Agreement expires on December 31, 2010. This contract also provides us with a right to negotiate to manufacture future surgical ophthalmic viscoelastic products developed by Bausch &
Lomb, while Bausch & Lomb has been granted rights to commercialize certain future surgical ophthalmic viscoelastic products developed by us. In addition, under certain circumstances,
Bausch & Lomb has the right to terminate the agreement, and/or the agreement may revert to a non-exclusive basis; in each case, we cannot make any assurances that such circumstances
will not occur. For the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006, sales of AMVISC products to Bausch & Lomb accounted for 31% and 36% of total revenues, respectively.

We
have entered into various agreements for the distribution of ORTHOVISC internationally which are subject to termination under certain circumstances. We are continuing to seek to
establish long-term distribution relationships in regions not covered by existing agreements, but can make no assurances that we will be successful in doing so. There can be no assurance
that we will be able to identify or engage appropriate distribution or collaboration partners or effectively transition to any such partners. There can be no assurance that we will obtain European or
other reimbursement approvals or, if such approvals are obtained, they will be obtained on a timely basis or at a satisfactory level of reimbursement.

In
December 2003, we entered into a ten-year licensing and supply agreement with Ortho Biotech Products, L.P., a member of the Johnson & Johnson family of
companies ("JNJ Agreement"), to market ORTHOVISC in the U.S. This agreement was assigned to DePuy Mitek, Inc. in mid-2005. Under this Agreement, DePuy Mitek performs sales,
marketing and distribution functions. Additionally, DePuy Mitek has the right, under certain circumstances, to further develop and commercialize ORTHOVISC as well as other new products for the
treatment of pain associated with osteoarthritis based on our viscosupplementation technology. We cannot assure you that Depuy Mitek will be able to market ORTHOVISC effectively or to establish sales
levels to the extent that Anika and Depuy Mitek believe are possible in the timeframes expected, or at all, nor can we assure you that we will be able to achieve the performance- and sales- based
milestones provided in the JNJ Agreement. For the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006, sales of ORTHOVISC to Depuy Mitek and royalties tied to end-user sales accounted for 37%
and 22% of product revenue, respectively. Furthermore, we cannot predict whether the license granted to Depuy Mitek in the JNJ Agreement to further develop and commercialize ORTHOVISC products for the
treatment of pain associated with osteoarthritis based on our viscosupplementation technology will result in any new products or indications for use.

On
June 30, 2006, we entered into a License and Development Agreement and a Supply Agreement with Galderma for the exclusive worldwide development and commercialization of
hyaluronic acid based aesthetic dermatology products. We experienced technical and business disagreements with Galderma Pharma regarding the development and commercialization of ELEVESS. The
disagreements concern certain aspects of the formulation of the current and future products as well as some elements of the strategy for commercialization. In November 2007, the Galderma agreements
were terminated and we reacquired the worldwide rights and control of the future development and marketing of ELEVESS. We have received positive feedback from physicians and patients introduced to
ELEVESS and the product is ready for market. We intend to proceed expeditiously towards commercialization. With a technologically enhanced product that is approved in the U.S., European Union and
Canada, we expect to launch the product as soon as possible with a new partner, or initially on our own. We cannot assure you that we will be able to successfully commercialize our ELEVESS product
effectively, or at all. Furthermore, we cannot assure you that a new partner will be able to market ELEVESS
effectively or to establish sales levels to the extent that Anika and the partner believe are possible in the timeframes expected, or at all.

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We
may need to obtain the assistance of additional marketing partners to bring new and existing products to market and to replace certain marketing partners. The failure to establish
strategic partnerships for the marketing and distribution of our products on acceptable terms will have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and results of operations.

Our future success depends upon market acceptance of our existing and future products.

Our success will depend in part upon the acceptance of our existing and future products by the medical community, hospitals and physicians and other health care
providers, third-party payers, and end-users. Such acceptance may depend upon the extent to which the medical community and end-users perceive our products as safer, more
effective or cost-competitive than other similar products. Ultimately, for our new products to gain general market acceptance, it may also be necessary for us to develop marketing partners
for the distribution of our products. There can be no assurance that our new products will achieve significant market acceptance on a timely basis, or at all. Failure of some or all of our future
products to achieve significant market acceptance could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and results of operations.

We may be unable to adequately protect our intellectual property rights.

Our success will depend, in part, on our ability to obtain and enforce patents, protect trade secrets, obtain licenses to technology owned by third parties when
necessary, and conduct our business without infringing on the proprietary rights of others. The patent positions of pharmaceutical, medical products and biotechnology firms, including ours, can be
uncertain and involve complex legal and factual questions. There can be no assurance that any patent applications will result in the issuance of patents or, if any patents are issued, whether they
will provide significant proprietary protection or commercial advantage, or will not be circumvented by others. In the event a third party has also filed one or more patent applications for any of its
inventions, we may have to participate in interference proceedings declared by the United States Patent and Trademark Office ("PTO") to determine priority of invention, which could result in failure
to obtain, or the loss of, patent protection for the inventions and the loss of any right to use the inventions. Even if the eventual outcome is favorable to us, such interference proceedings could
result in substantial cost to us, and diversion of management's attention away from our operations. Filing and prosecution of patent applications, litigation to establish the validity and
scope of patents, assertion of patent infringement claims against others and the defense of patent infringement claims by others can be expensive and time consuming. There can be no assurance that in
the event that any claims with respect to any of our patents, if issued, are challenged by one or more third parties, that any court or patent authority ruling on such challenge will determine that
such patent claims are valid and enforceable. An adverse outcome in such litigation could cause us to lose exclusivity covered by the disputed rights. If a third party is found to have rights covering
products or processes used by us, we could be forced to cease using the technologies or marketing the products covered by such rights, could be subject to significant liabilities to such third party,
and could be required to license technologies from such third party. Furthermore, even if our patents are determined to be valid, enforceable, and broad in scope, there can be no assurance that
competitors will not be able to design around such patents and compete with us using the resulting alternative technology. We have a policy of seeking patent protection for patentable aspects of our
proprietary technology. We intend to seek patent protection with respect to products and processes developed in the course of our activities when we believe such protection is in our best interest and
when the cost of seeking such protection is not inordinate. However, no assurance can be given that any patent application will be filed, that any filed applications will result in issued patents or
that any issued patents will provide us with a competitive advantage or will not be successfully challenged by third parties. The protections afforded by patents will depend upon their scope and
validity, and others may be able to design around our patents.

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Other
entities have filed patent applications for or have been issued patents concerning various aspects of HA-related products or processes. There can be no assurance that
the products or processes developed by us will not infringe on the patent rights of others in the future. Any such infringement may have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition,
and results of operations. In particular, we received notice from the PTO in 1995 that a third party was attempting to provoke a patent interference with respect to one of our co-owned
patents covering the use of INCERT for post-surgical adhesion prevention. It is unclear whether an interference will be declared. If an interference is declared, it is not possible at this
time to determine the merits of the interference or the effect, if any, the interference will have on our marketing of INCERT for this use. No assurance can be given that we would be successful in any
such interference proceeding. If the third-party interference were to be decided adversely to us, involved claims of our patent would be cancelled, our marketing of the INCERT product may be
materially and adversely affected and the third party may enforce patent rights against us which could prohibit the sale and use of INCERT products, which could have a material adverse effect on our
future operating results.

We
also rely upon trade secrets and proprietary know-how for certain non-patented aspects of our technology. To protect such information, we require all
employees, consultants and licensees to enter into confidentiality agreements limiting the disclosure and use of such information. There can be no assurance that these agreements provide meaningful
protection or that they will not be breached, that we would have adequate remedies for any such breach, or that our trade secrets, proprietary know-how, and our technological advances will
not otherwise become known to others. In addition, there can be no assurance that, despite precautions taken by us, others have not and will not obtain access to our proprietary technology.
Further, there can be no assurance that third parties will not independently develop substantially equivalent or better technology.

Pursuant
to the 2004 B&L Agreement, we have agreed to transfer to Bausch & Lomb, upon expiration of the term of the 2004 B&L Agreement on December 31, 2010, or in
connection with earlier termination in certain circumstances, our manufacturing process, know-how and technical information, which relate to only AMVISC products. Upon expiration of the
2004 B&L Agreement, there can be no assurance that Bausch & Lomb will continue to use us to manufacture AMVISC and AMVISC Plus. If Bausch & Lomb discontinues the use of us as a
manufacturer after such time, our business, financial condition, and results of operations would likely be materially and adversely affected.

Our manufacturing processes involve inherent risks and disruption could materially adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of
operations.

Until our anticipated move of our manufacturing facility to Bedford, Massachusetts, our results of operations are dependent upon the continued operation of our
manufacturing facility in Woburn, Massachusetts. The operation of biomedical manufacturing plants involves many risks, including the risks of breakdown, failure or substandard performance of
equipment, the occurrence of natural and other disasters, and the need to comply with the requirements of directives of government agencies, including the FDA. In addition, we rely on a single
supplier for HA powder, syringes and a small number of suppliers for a number of other materials required for the manufacturing and delivery of our HA products. Although we believe that alternative
sources for many of these and other components and raw materials that we use in our manufacturing processes are available, any supply interruption could harm our ability to manufacture our products
until a new source of supply is identified and qualified. We may not be able to find a sufficient alternative supplier in a reasonable time period, or on commercially reasonable terms, if at all, and
our ability to produce and supply our products could be impaired.

Furthermore,
our manufacturing processes and research and development efforts involve animals and products derived from animals. We procure our animal-derived raw materials from
qualified vendors, control for contamination and have processes that effectively inactivate infectious agents; however, we cannot assure you that we can completely eliminate the risk of transmission
of infectious agents.

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Furthermore,
regulatory authorities could in the future impose restrictions on the use of animal-derived raw materials that could impact our business.

The
utilization of animals in research and development and product commercialization is subject to increasing focus by animal rights activists. The activities of animal rights groups and
other organizations that have protested animal based research and development programs or boycotted the products
resulting from such programs could cause an interruption in our manufacturing processes and research and development efforts. The occurrence of material operational problems, including but not limited
to the events described above, could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and results of operations during the period of such operational difficulties.

Our new facility construction and validation processes could materially adversely affect our operations.

We entered into a new lease on January 4, 2007, for a new headquarters facility consisting of approximately 134,000 square feet of general office, research
and development and manufacturing space located in Bedford, Massachusetts. The lease has an initial term of ten and a half years, and commenced on approximately May 1, 2007 when certain agreed
upon landlord improvements were completed. We commenced the buildout of the new facility during the second quarter of 2007. Our administrative, marketing, regulatory, and research and development
personnel moved into the Bedford facility in November 2007. The remaining buildout and validation for the new manufacturing space is expected to be completed by mid-2009. We provide no
assurance that the buildout and validation processes will be completed on time, if at all. Furthermore, we cannot assure you that the transition from the existing facilities to the new facility will
be seamless and successful. In the event the construction is delayed or the move transition is unsuccessful, it may result in business interruptions. We may also incur additional expenditures in the
event that we have to maintain two facilities for a prolonged period.

Our financial performance depends on the continued growth and demand for our products and we may not be able to successfully manage the expansion of our
operations.

Our future success depends on substantial growth in product sales. There can be no assurance that such growth can be achieved or, if achieved, can be sustained.
There can be no assurance that even if substantial growth in product sales and the demand for our products is achieved, we will be able to:



Our
failure to successfully manage future growth could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and results of operations.

If we engage in any acquisition as a part our growth strategy, we will incur a variety of costs, and may never realize the anticipated benefits of the
acquisition.

Our business strategy may include the future acquisition of businesses, technologies, services or products that we believe are a strategic fit with our business.
If we undertake any acquisition, the process of integrating an acquired business, technology, service or product may result in unforeseen operating difficulties and expenditures and may absorb
significant management attention that would otherwise be available for ongoing development of our business. Moreover, we may fail to realize the anticipated benefits of any acquisition as rapidly as
expected or at all. Future acquisitions could reduce stockholders' ownership, cause us to incur debt, expose us to future liabilities and result in amortization expenses related

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intangible assets with definite lives. In addition, acquisitions involve other risks, including diversion of management resources otherwise available for ongoing development of our business and
risks associated with entering new markets with which we have limited experience or where experienced distribution alliances are not available. Our future profitability may depend in part upon our
ability to develop further our resources to adapt to these new products or business areas and to identify and enter into satisfactory distribution networks. We may not be able to identify suitable
acquisition candidates in the future or consummate future acquisitions.

Sales of our products are largely dependent upon third party reimbursement and our performance may be harmed by health care cost containment
initiatives.

In the U.S. and other markets, health care providers, such as hospitals and physicians, that purchase health care products, such as our products, generally rely
on third party payers, including Medicare, Medicaid and other health insurance and managed care plans, to reimburse all or part of the cost of the health care product. We depend upon the distributors
for our products to secure reimbursement and reimbursement approvals. Reimbursement by third party payers may depend on a number of factors, including the payer's determination that the use of our
products is clinically useful and cost-effective, medically necessary and not experimental or investigational. Since reimbursement approval is required from each payer individually,
seeking such approvals can be a time
consuming and costly process which, in the future, could require us or our marketing partners to provide supporting scientific, clinical and cost-effectiveness data for the use of our
products to each payer separately. Significant uncertainty exists as to the reimbursement status of newly approved health care products, and any failure or delay in obtaining reimbursement approvals
can negatively impact sales of our new products. In addition, third party payers are increasingly attempting to contain the costs of health care products and services by limiting both coverage and the
level of reimbursement for new therapeutic products and by refusing in some cases to provide coverage for uses of approved products for disease indications for which the FDA has not granted marketing
approval. Also, Congress and certain state legislatures have considered reforms that may affect current reimbursement practices, including controls on health care spending through limitations on the
growth of Medicare and Medicaid spending. There can be no assurance that third party reimbursement coverage will be available or adequate for any products or services developed by us. Outside the
U.S., the success of our products is also dependent in part upon the availability of reimbursement and health care payment systems. Domestic and international reimbursement laws and regulations may
change from time to time. Lack of adequate coverage and reimbursement provided by governments and other third party payers for our products and services, including change of classification by CMS of
ORTHOVISC under an unique Q-code for Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement, could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and results of operations.

We may seek financing in the future, which could be difficult to obtain and which could dilute your ownership interest or the value of your shares.

We had cash and cash equivalents of approximately $39.4 million at December 31, 2007. Our future capital requirements and the adequacy of available
funds will depend, however, on numerous factors, including:



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To
the extent that funds generated from our operations, together with our existing capital resources are insufficient to meet future requirements, we will be required to obtain
additional funds through equity or debt financings, strategic alliances with corporate partners and others, or through other sources. The terms of any future equity financings may be dilutive to you
and the terms of any debt financings may contain restrictive covenants, which limit our ability to pursue certain courses of action. Our ability to obtain financing is dependent on the status of our
future business prospects as well as conditions prevailing in the relevant capital markets. No assurance can be given that any additional financing will be made available to us or will be available on
acceptable terms should such a need arise.

We
intend to spend approximately $30 million to build out this new facility that will serve as our corporate headquarters and manufacturing facility for the foreseeable future.
Through December 31, 2007, approximately $16.5 million has already been spent in connection with the buildout.

We are subject to debt covenants and any failure to comply with these could materially adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of
operations.

On January 31, 2008, we entered into a Credit Agreement. Under the Agreement, our lender will make periodic loans to the Company through
December 31, 2008 of up to a maximum principal amount at any time outstanding of $16,000,000. The Credit Agreement was entered into to finance the construction of our new Bedford facility which
commenced in the spring of 2007 and will continue into 2009. There can be no assurance that we will be successful in qualifying the new facility under the FDA and European Union regulations. The
Credit Agreement contains certain debt covenants that we must comply with. If we do not comply with the specified covenants and restrictions, we could be in default under our Credit Agreement. Our
ability to comply with these provisions of our Credit Agreement governing our other indebtedness may be affected by changes in the economic or business conditions or other events beyond our control.

We could become subject to product liability claims, which, if successful, could materially adversely affect our business, financial condition and
results of operations.

The testing, marketing and sale of human health care products entail an inherent risk of allegations of product liability, and there can be no assurance that
substantial product liability claims will not be asserted against us. Although we have not received any material product liability claims to date and have an insurance policy of $5,000,000 per
occurrence and $5,000,000 in the aggregate to cover such claims should they arise, there can be no assurance that material claims will not arise in the future or that our insurance will be adequate to
cover all situations. Moreover, there can be no assurance that such insurance, or additional insurance, if required, will be available in the future or, if available, will be available on commercially
reasonable terms. Any product liability claim, if successful, could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

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Our business is dependent upon hiring and retaining qualified management and scientific personnel.

We are highly dependent on the members of our management and scientific staff, the loss of one or more of whom could have a material adverse effect on us. We have
experienced a number of management changes in recent years. There can be no assurances that such management changes will not adversely affect our business. We believe that our future success will
depend in large part upon our ability to attract and retain highly skilled, scientific, managerial and manufacturing personnel. We face significant competition for such personnel from other companies,
research and academic institutions, government entities and other organizations. There can be no assurance that we will be successful in hiring or retaining the personnel we require. The failure to
hire and retain such personnel could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

We are subject to environmental regulations and any failure to comply with applicable laws could subject us to significant liabilities and harm our
business.

We are subject to a variety of local, state and federal government regulations relating to the storage, discharge, handling, emission, generation, manufacture and
disposal of toxic, or other hazardous substances used in the manufacture of our products. Any failure by us to control the use, disposal, removal or storage of hazardous chemicals or toxic substances
could subject us to significant liabilities, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and results of operations.

Our future operating results may be harmed by economic, political and other risks relating to international sales.

During the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006, approximately, 25% and 37%, respectively, of our product sales were to international distributors. Our
representatives, agents and distributors who sell products in international markets are subject to the laws and regulations of the foreign jurisdictions in which they operate and in which our products
are sold. A number of risks are inherent in international sales and operations. For example, the volume of international sales may be limited by the imposition of government controls, export license
requirements, political and/or economic instability, trade
restrictions, changes in tariffs, difficulties in managing international operations, import restrictions and fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates. Such changes in the volume of sales may
have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and results of operations.

Our stock price has been and may remain highly volatile, and we cannot assure you that market making in our common stock will continue.

The market price of shares of our common stock may be highly volatile. Factors such as announcements of new commercial products or technological innovations by us
or our competitors, disclosure of results of clinical testing or regulatory proceedings, governmental regulation and approvals, developments in patent or other proprietary rights, public concern as to
the safety of products developed by us and general market conditions may have a significant effect on the market price of our common stock. The trading price of our common stock could be subject to
wide fluctuations in response to quarter-to-quarter variations in our operating results, material announcements by us or our competitors, governmental regulatory action,
conditions in the health care industry generally or in the medical products industry specifically, or other events or factors, many of which are beyond our control. In addition, the stock market has
experienced extreme price and volume fluctuations which have particularly affected the market prices of many medical products companies and which often have been unrelated to the operating performance
of such companies. Our operating results in future quarters may be below the expectations of equity research analysts and investors. In such event, the price of our common stock would likely decline,
perhaps substantially.

No
person is under any obligation to make a market in the common stock or to publish research reports on us, and any person making a market in the common stock or publishing research
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may
discontinue market making or publishing such reports at any time without notice. There can be no assurance that an active public market in our common stock will be sustained.

Our charter documents contain anti-takeover provisions that may prevent or delay an acquisition of us.

Certain provisions of our Restated Articles of Organization and Amended and Restated By-laws could have the effect of discouraging a third party from
pursuing a non-negotiated takeover of us and preventing certain changes in control. These provisions include a classified Board of Directors, advance notice to the Board of Directors of
stockholder proposals, limitations on the ability of stockholders to remove directors and to call stockholder meetings, the provision that vacancies on the Board of Directors be filled by vote of a
majority of the remaining directors. In addition, the Board of Directors adopted a Shareholders Rights Plan in April 1998. We are also subject to Chapter 110F of the Massachusetts General Laws
which, subject to certain exceptions, prohibits a Massachusetts corporation from engaging in any of a broad range of business combinations with any "interested stockholder" for a period of three years
following the date that such stockholder became an interested stockholder. These provisions could discourage a third party from pursuing a takeover of us at a price considered attractive by many
stockholders, since such provisions could have the effect of preventing or delaying a potential acquirer from acquiring control of us and our Board of Directors.

Our revenues are derived from a small number of customers, the loss of which could materially adversely affect our business, financial condition and
results of operations.

We have historically derived the majority of our revenues from a small number of customers, most of whom resell our products to end-users and most of
whom are significantly larger companies than us. For the year ended December 31, 2007, three customers accounted for 79% of product revenue. While it is expected that our ability to market
ORTHOVISC in the U.S. will reduce our dependence on revenues from Bausch & Lomb, historically our largest customer, we will still be dependent on a small number of large customers for the
majority of our revenues. Our failure to generate as much revenue as expected from these customers or the failure of these customers to purchase our products would seriously harm our business. In
addition, if present and future customers terminate their purchasing arrangements with us, significantly reduce or delay their orders, or seek to renegotiate their agreements on terms less favorable
to us, our business, financial condition, and results of operations will be adversely affected. If we accept terms less favorable than the terms of the current agreement, such renegotiations may have
a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and/or results of operations. Furthermore, in any future negotiations we may be subject to the perceived or actual leverage that these
customers may have given their relative size and importance to us. Any termination, change, reduction or delay in orders could seriously harm our business, financial condition, and results of
operations. Accordingly, unless and until we diversify and expand our customer base, our future success will significantly depend upon the timing and size of future purchases by our largest customers
and the financial and operational success of these customers. The loss of any one of our major customers or the delay of significant orders from such customers, even if only temporary, could reduce or
delay our recognition of revenues, harm our reputation in the industry, and reduce our ability to accurately predict cash flow, and, as a consequence, could seriously harm our business, financial
condition, and results of operations.

We may have difficulty obtaining adequate directors and officers insurance and the cost for coverage may significantly increase.

We may have difficulty in obtaining adequate directors' and officers' insurance to protect us and our directors and officers from claims made against them.
Additionally, even if adequate coverage is available, the costs for such coverage may be significantly greater than current costs. This additional cost may have a significant effect on our profits and
as a consequence our results of operations may be adversely affected.

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ITEM 1B.    UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS

We have received no written comments regarding our periodic or current reports from the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission that were issued
180 days or more preceding the end of our 2007 fiscal year and that remain unresolved.

ITEM 2.    PROPERTIES

Our corporate headquarters is located in Bedford, Massachusetts, where we lease approximately 134,000 square feet of administrative, research and development and
manufacturing space. We entered into this lease on January 4, 2007, and the lease commenced on May 1, 2007 for an initial term of ten and a half years, We have an option under the Lease
to extend its terms for up to four periods beyond the original expiration date subject to the condition that we notify the landlord that we are exercising each option at least one year prior to the
expiration of the original or current term thereof. The first three renewal options each extend the term an additional five years with the final renewal option extending the term six years. Our
administrative, marketing, regulatory, and research and development personnel moved into the Bedford facility in November of 2007, and we anticipate that the buildout and validation for the
manufacturing space will be completed by mid-2009. Our prior corporate headquarters was located in Woburn, Massachusetts and the lease for that facility ended on December 31, 2007.
We also lease approximately 37,000 square feet of space at a separate location in Woburn, Massachusetts, which currently houses our manufacturing facility and warehouse. This facility has received all
FDA, state and European regulatory approvals to operate as a sterile device and drug manufacturer. We extended our lease for this facility in 2003. For the year ended December 31, 2007, we had
aggregate lease costs of approximately $1,319,000.

We
intend to spend approximately $30 million to build out the Bedford facility that will serve as our corporate headquarters and manufacturing facility for the foreseeable future.
Through December 31, 2007, approximately $16.5 million has already been spent in connection with the buildout. Our plan is to fund the project with cash on hand and debt. On
January 31, 2008, the Company entered into a Credit Agreement. Under the agreement, our lender will make periodic loans to the Company through December 31, 2008 of up to a maximum
principal amount at any time outstanding of $16 million. Buildout and validation of the Bedford facility commenced in the spring of 2007 and will continue into 2009. There can be no assurance
that we will be successful in re-qualifying the new facility under the FDA and European Union regulations.

ITEM 3.    LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

None.

ITEM 4.    SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS

No matter was submitted to a vote of the security holders during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year covered by this report.

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PART II

ITEM 5.    MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES

COMMON STOCK INFORMATION

Our common stock has traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market since November 25, 1997, under the symbol "ANIK." The following table sets forth, for the
periods indicated, the high and low sales prices of our common stock on the NASDAQ Global Select Market. These prices represent prices between dealers and do not include retail mark-ups,
markdowns, or commissions and may not necessarily represent actual transactions.

Year Ended December 31, 2007

High

LowFirst Quarter

$
14.24

$
12.31Second Quarter


15.85


12.32Third Quarter


21.80


15.08Fourth Quarter


21.21


13.13


|
|

Year Ended December 31, 2006

High

LowFirst Quarter

$
14.50

$
10.07Second Quarter


12.26


9.58Third Quarter


13.90


9.50Fourth Quarter


14.74


11.17


At
December 31, 2007, the closing price per share of our common stock was $14.55 as reported on the NASDAQ Global Select Market and there were approximately 237 holders of record.

We
have never declared or paid any cash dividends on our common stock. We currently intend to retain earnings, if any, for use in our business and do not anticipate paying cash dividends
on our common stock in the foreseeable future. Payment of future dividends, if any, on our common stock will be at the discretion of our Board of Directors after taking into account various factors,
including our financial condition, operating results, anticipated cash needs, and plans for expansion.

EQUITY COMPENSATION PLAN INFORMATION

The following table sets forth information concerning the Company's equity compensation plan as of December 31, 2007.

|                                                           |       | Equity Compensation Plan Information
|---------------------------------------------------------- | ----- | ------------------------------------
|
|
|Equity compensation plans approved by security holders     |       | 1,110,704                           
|Equity compensation plans not approved by security holders |       |                                    
|                                                           |       |                                     
|                                                           | Total |                                     
|                                                           |       |                                     

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ITEM 6.    SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA

The following selected consolidated financial data should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and the Notes thereto and Management's
Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. The Balance Sheet Data at December 31, 2007
and 2006 and the Statement of Operations Data for each of the three years ended December 31, 2007 have been derived from the audited Consolidated Financial Statements for such years, included
elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. The Balance Sheet Data at December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003, and the Statement of Operations Data for each of the two years in
the period ended December 31, 2004 have been derived from the audited Consolidated Financial Statements for such years, not included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Statement of Operations Data
(In thousands, except per share data)

|                                          |  | Years ended December 31, |       
|----------------------------------------- |  | ------------------------ | ------
|
|Product revenue                           |  | $                        | 26,905
|Licensing, milestone and contract revenue |  |                          | 3,925 
|                                          |  |                          |       
|Total revenue                             |  |                          | 30,830
|Cost of product revenue                   |  |                          | 11,881
|Product gross profit                      |  |                          | 15,024
|Product gross margin                      |  |                          | 56    
|Total operating expenses                  |  |                          | 24,242
|Net income                                |  | $                        | 6,035 
|Diluted net income per common share       |  | $                        | 0.53  
|Diluted common shares outstanding         |  |                          | 11,454

Balance Sheet Data
(In thousands)

|                                                  |  | December 31, |       
|------------------------------------------------- |  | ------------ | ------
|
|Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments |  | $            | 39,406
|Working capital                                   |  |              | 41,805
|Total assets                                      |  |              | 79,497
|Retained earnings (accumulated deficit)           |  |              | 14,153
|Stockholders' equity                              |  |              | 54,961

On
June 30, 2006, the Company entered into a License and Development Agreement and a Supply Agreement with Galderma for the exclusive worldwide development and commercialization
of hyaluronic acid based aesthetic dermatology products. Due to disagreements concerning certain aspects of the formulation of the current and future products as well as some elements of the strategy
for commercialization, in November 2007 the Galderma agreements were terminated. As a result, we reacquired the worldwide rights and control of the future development and marketing of ELEVESS. As a
result of the contract terminations, during the fourth quarter of 2007, we recorded net revenue of approximately $1.2 million for the upfront and milestone payments received and termination
payment made to Galderma.

On
September 1, 2005, the Company announced that it had mutually agreed with OrthoNeutrogena to terminate its development and commercialization agreement. Under the terms of the
termination

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agreement,
we received a final payment of $3.1 million from OrthoNeutrogena including $0.8 million for all outstanding clinical study costs incurred and committed to by the Company at
the termination date, plus a mutually agreed upon termination fee of $2.1 million. Given that there were no continuing performance obligations with respect to the development and
commercialization agreement or the related termination agreement, all amounts were recognized as contract revenue during the third quarter of 2005, including $0.3 million of previously deferred
revenue under the performance-based model.

In
the first quarter of 2004, based on our expectations regarding future profitability, we released the previously established valuation allowance against our deferred tax assets and
recorded a one-time income tax benefit of $7.0 million.

We
received an initial payment of $2.0 million in December 2003 upon entering into the JNJ Agreement. In February 2004, we received a milestone payment of $20.0 million as
a result of obtaining FDA approval for ORTHOVISC, and in December 2004, we received a milestone payment of $5.0 million upon completion of certain manufacturing upgrades. We are recognizing
these non-refundable payments as license revenue ratably over the expected term of the JNJ Agreement, which is currently ten years, and as of December 31, 2007, we had recorded
deferred revenue of $16.2 million related to the JNJ Agreement.

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ITEM 7.    MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The following section of this Annual Report on Form 10-K titled "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations" contains statements that are not statements of historical fact and are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. These
statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause our actual results, performance, or achievement to differ materially from anticipated results, performance,
or achievement, expressed or implied in such forward-looking statements. These statements reflect our current views with respect to future events and are based on assumptions and subject to risks and
uncertainties. We discuss many of these risks and uncertainties at the beginning of this Annual Report on Form 10-K and under Item 1 "Business" and Item 1A "Risk
Factors." The following discussion should also be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements of Anika Therapeutics, Inc. and the Notes thereto appearing elsewhere in this
report.

Management Overview

Anika Therapeutics, Inc. ("Anika," the "Company," "we," "us" or "our") develops, manufactures and commercializes therapeutic products for tissue
protection, healing, and repair. These products are based on hyaluronic acid ("HA"), a naturally occurring, biocompatible polymer found throughout the body. Due to its unique biophysical and
biochemical properties, HA plays an important role in a number of physiological functions such as the protection and lubrication of soft tissues and joints, the maintenance of the structural integrity
of tissues, and the transport of molecules to and within cells. Our currently manufactured and marketed products consist of ORTHOVISC®, which is an HA product used in the treatment of some
forms of osteoarthritis in humans; AMVISC®, AMVISC® Plus, STAARVISC-II, and ShellGel, each an injectable ophthalmic viscoelastic HA
product, HYVISC®, which is an HA product used in the treatment of equine osteoarthritis, and INCERT® is an HA based anti-adhesive for surgical applications. In the
U.S. ORTHOVISC® is marketed by DePuy Mitek, Inc., a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson, under the terms of a licensing, distribution, supply and marketing agreement. Outside the
U.S., ORTHOVISC® has been approved for sale since 1996 and is marketed by distributors in approximately 13 countries. We developed and manufacture AMVISC® and
AMVISC® Plus for Bausch & Lomb Incorporated under a multiyear supply agreement.
HYVISC® is marketed in the U.S. through Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc. INCERT® is currently marketed in three countries outside of the U.S. ELEVESS is
designed as a family of aesthetic dermatology products for facial wrinkles, scar remediation and lip augmentation. Our initial ELEVESS product is approved in the U.S., EU and Canada, and
is manufactured by Anika. Products in development include next generation osteoarthritis/joint health related products and ELEVESS products.

Osteoarthritis Business

Our osteoarthritis business contributed 51% to our product revenue reflecting an increase in sales of 20% compared to 2006. We have marketed ORTHOVISC, our
product for the treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee, internationally since 1996 through various distribution agreements. International sales of ORTHOVISC® contributed 13% of product
revenue for the year ended December 31, 2007 and decreased 42% compared to 2006. The decrease was primarily due to a change in the Turkish government's reimbursement policy for more than 100
drugs, including ORTHOVISC and its competing products. We do not expect sales of ORTHOVISC in Turkey to reach the 2006 level of $4.0 million, but do believe it represents a good private pay
business opportunity. During the fourth quarter of 2007, we continued discussions with potential distributors in Eastern Europe and other parts of the world. In addition, we have product registrations
in process for ORTHOVISC in China, India, Saudi Arabia, and Taiwan. Our partners will be seeking regulatory clearance for ORTHOVISC in these markets, some of which, including China, will require
clinical trials. We continue to seek new distribution partnerships around the world. We expect international sales to significantly increase in 2008 from the levels reported in 2007.

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ORTHOVISC
became available for sale in the U.S. on March 1, 2004, and is marketed by Johnson & Johnson, under the JNJ Agreement. The JNJ Agreement was originally entered
into with Ortho Biotech Products, L.P. ("OBP"), also a Johnson & Johnson company, and was assigned to DePuy Mitek in mid-2005. Sales of ORTHOVISC in the U.S. contributed 37%
of our product revenue for the year ended December 31, 2007, or increased by 92% compared to 2006. For the year ended December 31, 2007, DePuy Mitek's sales to end-users were
94% higher than in the same period in 2006. The significant increase in U.S. sales is partially due to DePuy Mitek's ability to leverage the separate reimbursement code granted in December 2006 along
with the addition of sales specialists. These improvements have led to an increase in underlying sales to end-users which, combined with an increase in unit sales to DePuy Mitek for 2007
compared to 2006, were the primary reasons for the increase in U.S. sales. In December 2006, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services assigned a unique reimbursement code to our ORTHOVISC
product, effective January 1, 2007. This move has simplified the current reimbursement process and improved access to ORTHOVISC.

U.S.
sales of HYVISC, our product for the treatment of equine osteoarthritis, contributed 9% to product revenue for the year ended December 31, 2007 and increased 30% from 2006.
We expect HYVISC sales to be relatively flat in 2008. We continue to look at other veterinary applications and opportunities to expand geographic territories.

Ophthalmic Business

Our ophthalmic business includes HA viscoelastic products used in ophthalmic surgery. For the year ended December 31, 2007, sales of ophthalmic products
contributed 39% of our product revenue reflecting a decrease in sales of ophthalmic products of 2% compared to 2006. Sales to Bausch & Lomb accounted for 91% of ophthalmic sales for 2007 and
contributed 35% of product revenue for the period.

Aesthetic Dermatology Business

ELEVESS is designed as a family of aesthetic dermatology products for facial wrinkles, scar remediation and lip augmentation, and is intended to
supplant collagen-based products and to compete with other HA-based products currently on the market. Our aesthetic dermatology product is a dermal filler based on our proprietary
chemically modified, cross-linked HA. We received European and United States FDA approvals for our initial product in April and July of 2007, respectively. We recorded $224,220 of sales of
ELEVESS in 2007, which represented sales of samples to Galderma under our former License and Development Agreement and Supply Agreement for the exclusive worldwide development and
commercialization of hyaluronic acid based aesthetic dermatology products.

Under
the terms of the former agreements, the Company received on June 30, 2006 a non-refundable, upfront payment of $1,000,000, which the Company was amortizing over
a 10 year period. During the third quarter 2007, the Company received $3,500,000 milestone payments under the agreements related to regulatory approvals of ELEVESS in the United States and
Europe. Subsequent to the achievements of the regulatory approval milestones, we experienced technical and business disagreements with Galderma Pharma regarding the development and commercialization
of the ELEVESS family of products. The disagreements concern certain aspects of the formulation of the current and future products as well as some elements of the strategy for commercialization. In
November 2007, the agreements were terminated, we paid Galderma $4,250,000, and reacquired the worldwide rights and control of the future development and marketing of ELEVESS. We have received
positive feedback from physicians and patients introduced to ELEVESS and the product is ready for market. We currently intend to proceed expeditiously towards commercialization. With a technologically
enhanced product that is approved in the U.S., European Union and Canada, we expect to launch the product as soon as possible with a new partner, or initially on our own.

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Anti-adhesion Business

INCERT® is an HA based product for prevention of post-surgical adhesions. The product was approved and CE marked for commercial marketing.
CE marking approval for commercial marketing and sale was received in the third quarter of 2004. Sales of INCERT® were $190,332 and $43,470 for the years 2007 and 2006, respectively. We
commenced INCERT sales during the second quarter of 2006. There are currently no plans to distribute INCERT in the U.S.

Research and Development

Products in development include next generation osteoarthritis/joint health related products. Our next generation osteoarthritis products include a
single-injection treatment product which is our first osteoarthritis product with a new HA-technology that uses a non-animal source material. This product has been branded as
Monovisc. We received CE Mark approval for the Monovisc product in October 2007. We expect to launch Monovisc in Europe in the second half of 2008, following a limited clinical study. In
the U.S., we recently filed an investigational device exemption, or an IDE application, with the FDA. We commenced patient enrollment for our U.S. clinical trial in early January of 2008.

Our
second single-injection osteoarthritis product contains an active therapeutic molecule to provide pain relief for a broader period of time. This product has been branded
Cingal. We expect to file our CE Mark application and commence a European study for this product in 2008.

Summary of Critical Accounting Policies; Significant Judgments and Estimates

Our discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations are based upon our financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance
with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. The preparation of these financial statements requires us to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported
amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, and related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. We monitor our estimates on an on-going basis for changes in facts and
circumstances, and material changes in these
estimates could occur in the future. Changes in estimates are recorded in the period in which they become known. We base our estimates on historical experience and other assumptions that we believe to
be reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results may differ from our estimates if past experience or other assumptions do not turn out to be substantially accurate.

We
have identified the policies below as critical to our business operations and the understanding of our results of operations. The impact and any associated risks related to these
policies on our business operations is discussed throughout "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" where such policies affect our reported and expected
financial results. For a detailed discussion on the application of these and other accounting policies, see Note 2 in the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements of this Annual Report on
Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007.

Revenue Recognition.

Our revenue recognition policies are in accordance with the Securities and Exchange Commission's ("SEC") Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 101, Revenue
Recognition in Financial Statements, as amended by SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 104,Revenue
Recognition,and Emerging Issues Task Force Issue No. 00-21,Revenue Arrangements with Multiple Deliverables.

We
recognize revenue from the sales of products we manufacture upon confirmation of regulatory compliance and shipment to the customer as long as there is (1) persuasive evidence
of an arrangement, (2) delivery has occurred and risk of loss has passed, (3) the sales price is fixed or determinable and (4) collection of the related receivable is reasonably
assured. Amounts billed or collected prior to recognition of revenue are classified as deferred revenue. When determining whether risk of loss has

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transferred
to customers on product sales or if the sales price is fixed or determinable we evaluate both the contractual terms and conditions of our distribution and supply agreements as well as our
business practices. Product revenue also includes royalties. Royalty revenue is based on our distributor's sales and recognized in the same period our distributor records their sale of the product.

License,
Milestone and Contract Revenue consists of revenue from contract initial and milestone payments received from partners. The Company's business strategy includes entering into
collaborative license, development and/or supply agreements with partners for the development and commercialization of the Company's products. The terms of the agreements typically include
non-refundable license fees, funding of research and development, payments based upon achievement of certain milestones, supply of products and royalties on product sales. The Company
evaluates each agreement and elements within each agreement in accordance with EITF 00-21. Under EITF 00-21, in order to account for an element as a separate unit
of accounting, the element must have stand-alone value and there must be objective and
reliable evidence of fair value of the undelivered elements. In general, non-refundable upfront fees and milestone payments are recognized as revenue over the term of the arrangement as
the Company completes its performance obligations.

Reserve for Obsolete/Excess Inventory.Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market. We regularly review our
inventories and record a provision for excess and obsolete inventory based on certain factors that may impact the realizable value of our inventory including, but not limited to, technological
changes, market demand, inventory cycle time, regulatory requirements and significant changes in our cost structure. If ultimate usage varies significantly from expected usage or other factors arise
that are significantly different than those anticipated by management, additional inventory write-down or increases in obsolescence reserves may be required.

We
generally produce finished goods based upon specific orders or in anticipation of specific orders. As a result, we generally do not establish reserves against finished goods. We
evaluate the value of inventory on a quarterly basis and may, based on future changes in facts and circumstances, determine that a write-down of inventory is required in future periods.

Stock-based Compensation.Effective January 1, 2006, the Company adopted the provisions of Statement of Financial
Accounting Standards No. 123R, ("SFAS 123R") "Share-Based Payment," which establishes accounting for equity instruments exchanged for employee services. Under the provisions of
SFAS 123R, share-based compensation cost is measured at the grant date, based on the calculated fair value of the award, and is recognized as an expense over the employee's requisite service
period (generally the vesting period of the equity grant). Prior to January 1, 2006, the Company accounted for share-based compensation to employees in accordance with Accounting Principles
Board Opinion No. 25, ("APB 25") "Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees," and related interpretations. The Company also followed the disclosure requirements of SFAS No. 123,
"Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation," as amended by SFAS 148, "Accounting for Stock-Based CompensationTransition and Disclosure." The Company elected to adopt the modified
prospective transition method as provided by SFAS 123R and, accordingly, financial statement amounts for the prior periods presented in this Annual Report on Form 10-K have
not been restated to reflect the fair value method of expensing share-based compensation.

The
Company estimates the fair value of stock options and stock appreciation rights using the Black-Scholes valuation model. Key input assumptions used to estimate the fair value of
stock options include the exercise price of the award, the expected option term, the expected volatility of the Company's stock over the option's expected term, the risk-free interest rate
over the option's expected term, and the Company's expected annual dividend yield. The Company uses historical data on exercise of stock options and other factors to estimate the expected term of
share-based awards. The Company also evaluates forfeitures periodically and adjusts accordingly. The expected volatility assumption is based on the unadjusted historical volatility of the Company's
common stock. The risk-free interest rate assumption is based on

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U.S.
Treasury interest rates at the time of grants. Estimates of fair value are not intended to predict actual future events or the value ultimately realized by persons who receive equity awards.

Asset Valuation.Asset valuation includes assessing the recorded value of certain assets, including accounts receivable,
investments, inventories, and intangible assets. We use a variety of factors to assess valuation, depending upon the asset. Accounts receivable are evaluated based upon the credit-worthiness of our
customers, our historical experience, and the age of the receivable. The determination of whether unrealized losses on investments are other than temporary is based upon the type of investments held,
market conditions, length of the impairment, magnitude of the impairment and ability to hold the investment to maturity. Should current market and economic conditions deteriorate, our ability to
recover the cost of our investments may be impaired. The recoverability of inventories is based upon the types and levels of inventory held and forecasted demand. Should current market and economic
conditions deteriorate, our actual recovery could be less than our estimate. Intangible assets are evaluated based upon the expected period the asset will be utilized, forecasted cash flows, and
customer demand. Changes in judgments on any of these factors could materially impact the value of the asset. Changes in judgments on any of these factors could materially impact the value of the
asset.

Income Taxes.Beginning January 1, 2007, the Company began accounting for uncertain income tax positions using a
benefit recognition model with a two-step approach, a more-likely-than-not recognition criterion and a measurement attribute that measures the position
as the largest amount of tax benefit that is greater than 50% likely of being realized upon ultimate settlement in accordance with FASB Interpretation No. 48, "Accounting for Uncertainty in
Income Taxes, an Interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109" (FIN 48). If it is not more likely than not that the benefit will be sustained on its technical merits, no benefit will be
recorded. Uncertain tax positions that relate only to timing of when an item is included on a tax return are considered to have met the recognition threshold. As a result of the adoption of
FIN 48 there was no change to the tax reserve for unrecognized tax benefits. As such, there was no change to retained earnings as of January 1, 2007. It is the Company's policy to
classify accrued interest and penalties as part of the accrued FIN 48 liability and record the expense in the provision for income taxes. As of December 31, 2007, income tax related
interest and penalties were immaterial. Our U.S. federal income tax returns for the years 2005 and 2006 remain subject to examination, and our state income tax returns for all years through 2006
remain subject to examination.

We
record a deferred tax asset or liability based on the difference between the financial statement and tax basis of assets and liabilities, as measured by the enacted tax rates assumed
to be in effect when these differences reverse. As of December 31, 2007, management determined that it is more likely than not that the deferred tax assets will be realized and, therefore, a
valuation allowance has not been recorded.

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Results of Operations

Year ended December 31, 2007 compared to year ended December 31, 2006



Year Ended December 31,2007

2006Product revenue

$
26,905,100

$
23,953,285Licensing, milestone and contract revenue


3,924,721


2,887,329Total revenue


30,829,821


26,840,614Operating Expenses:Cost of product revenue


11,880,989


11,117,861Research and development


4,364,620


3,616,435Selling, general and administrative


7,996,781


6,678,845Total operating expenses


24,242,390


21,413,141Income from operations


6,587,431


5,427,473Interest income, net


2,100,663


2,100,749Income before income taxes


8,688,094


7,528,222Provision for income taxes


2,652,840


2,924,006Net income

$
6,035,254

$
4,604,216Product gross profit

$
15,024,111

$
12,835,424Product gross margin


56
%

54
%


Total Revenue.Total revenue for the year ended December 31, 2007 increased by $3,989,207 to $30,829,821 compared to
$26,840,614 for 2006 primarily due to an increase in U.S. ORTHOVISC product sales and milestone revenue in connection with the termination of the Galderma agreements. Product revenue for 2007
increased by $2,951,815 to $26,905,100 primarily due to increased ORTHOVISC revenue from our U.S. distributor, Depuy Mitek. See below for further details.

Product revenue by product line.Product revenue for the year ended December 31, 2007 was $26,905,100, an increase of
$2,951,815, or 12%, compared with $23,953,285 for the year ended December 31, 2006.

Year Ended December 31,2007

2006Ophthalmic Products

$
10,517,156

$
10,748,765ORTHOVISC


13,602,494


11,340,433HYVISC


2,370,898


1,820,617Others


414,552


43,470$
26,905,100

$
23,953,285


Ophthalmic
products sales decreased $231,609, or 2%, to $10,517,156. The decrease was primarily attributable to a decrease in sales to Bausch & Lomb in 2007 compared to 2006 due
to their inventory management efforts.

Our
sales of ORTHOVISC increased $2,262,061, or 20%, to $13,602,494 in 2007 as compared with $11,340,433 in 2006. The increase in ORTHOVISC sales for 2007 was primarily due to an
increase in domestic sales by Depuy Mitek. DePuy Mitek's sales increased by 94% in 2007 compared to 2006 thereby gaining market share. This resulted in a significant increase in our U.S. revenue which
totaled $10,071,776,

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or
37% of product sales, in 2007 compared to $5,232,589, or 22% of product sales, in 2006. International sales of ORTHOVISC decreased to $3,530,717 or 42% from $6,107,844, in 2007 compared to the same
period last year. The decrease in international sales was due to a reimbursement change in Turkey. In the third quarter of 2006, the government of Turkey eliminated reimbursement for over 100 drugs
including ORTHOVISC and its competing products. We did not ship product to our Turkish distributor during the 10 months ended May 2007. Starting in June 2007, sales to Turkey have been at a
lower level reflective of a private pay business. Sales to Turkey represented 6% of product sales in 2007 versus 17% in 2006. We expect ORTHOVISC sales to increase in 2008 compared to 2007, both in
the U.S. and internationally.

Sales
of HYVISC increased $550,281, or 30%, to $2,370,898 in 2007 as compared with $1,820,617 in 2006. Sales of HYVISC are made to a single customer under an exclusive agreement which
was extended in April 2006 to December 31, 2010. We expect HYVISC sales to be relatively flat in 2008 compared to 2007.

Sales
of INCERT increased $146,862 to $190,332 in 2007 as compared with $43,470 in 2006, as interest in the product as an anti-adhesive for use in surgical procedures grows.
INCERT is currently distributed in three European countries, and the Company is considering territorial expansion. We expect modest growth for this product.

ELEVESS
sales of $224,220 in 2007 represent sales of samples to our former distributor Galderma during the year. The Company is actively seeking new distribution partners.

Licensing, milestone and contract revenue.Licensing, milestone and contract revenue for the year ended December 31,
2007 was $3,924,721, compared to $2,887,329 for 2006. Licensing and milestone revenue includes the ratable recognition of the $27,000,000 in up-front and milestone payments from Ortho
Biotech. These amounts are being recognized in income ratably over the ten-year expected life of the agreement, or $2,700,000 per year. On November 16, 2007, the Company, Galderma
and Galderma S.A. entered into a Termination Agreement. As a result the Company recorded $1,199,722 of revenue in 2007 primarily from the balance of the upfront and milestone payments made that
were recorded as deferred revenue at the time of receipt. All amounts due and contractual obligations by both parties have been satisfied.

Product gross profit and margin.Product gross profit for the year ended December 31, 2007 was $15,024,111, or 56% of
product revenue, compared with $12,835,424, or 54% of product revenue, for the year ended December 31, 2006. The improvement in product gross margin was primarily related to a more favorable
product mix. We expect product gross margin to improve slightly in 2008 compared to 2007 reflecting higher expected production and continued growth in our more profitable products.

Research and development.Research and development expenses for the year ended December 31, 2007 increased by
$748,185, or 21%, to $4,364,620 from $3,616,435 for the prior year. Research and development expenses include those costs associated with our in-house and external research and development
efforts for the development of ELEVESS product enhancements, next generation osteoarthritis products, the costs of clinical trials, manufacturing process improvements, and the preparation and
processing of applications for regulatory approvals at all relevant stages of development. The increase in research and development expenses during 2007 was primarily attributable to an increase in
clinical trial expenses, engineering related expenses for the scale up of ELEVESS for commercial sales and additional headcount compared to 2006. We expect research and development expenses will
increase in the future related to next generation ORTHOVISC products, and other research and development programs in the pipeline.

Selling, general and administrative.Selling, general and administrative expenses for the year ended December 31, 2007
increased by $1,317,936 or 20%, to $7,996,781 from $6,678,845 in the prior year. The increase was primarily due to rent and operating expenses at our new facility located in Bedford, Massachusetts.
Our facility lease for the Bedford facility commenced in May 2007. The Company expects

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that
selling, general and administrative expenses will increase in the future related to headcount increases, and infrastructure expansion. Operating expense related to the new facility will be mostly
recorded in general and administrative expenses until manufacturing operations occupies the building, which is currently expected to occur in 2009.

Interest income, net.Net interest income of $2,100,663 for the year ended December 31, 2007, was essentially flat
compared with $2,100,749 in 2006. Interest income in 2008 is expected to decrease as a result of lower expected available cash due to capital investments in the Company's new facility project.

Income taxes.Income tax provision was $2,652,840 and $2,924,006 for 2007 and 2006, respectively. The reduction in effective
tax rate in 2007 and difference from the U.S. federal statutory rate is primarily due to a favorable impact of a state investment tax credit as a result of the new facility project, a domestic
manufacturing deduction, an increase in state and federal research and development credits, and the tax benefits realized from disqualifying events related to incentive stock option exercises.

A
reconciliation of the U.S. federal statutory tax rate to the effective tax rate for the periods ending December 31 is as follows:

2007

2006Computed expected tax expense

34.0
%
34.0
%State tax expense (net of federal benefit)

4.2
%
3.8
%Permanent items, including nondeductible expenses

(1.1
)%
1.8
%State investment tax credit

(3.9
)%
Federal and state research and development credits

(2.4
)%
(1.6
)%Other

(0.3
)%
0.8
%Tax expense

30.5
%
38.8
%


We
have a pending Massachusetts state audit related to 2004 and 2005 tax returns. We expect that the outcome of the Massachusetts state audit will not be material to our financial
statements.

Net and operating income.For the year ended December 31, 2007 income from operations was $6,587,431 compared to
$5,427,473 for 2006. Net income for 2007 was $6,035,254 or $.53 per diluted share compared to $4,604,216 or $.41 per diluted share for the same period last year. The primary drivers for the increase
in net and operating income was an increase in U.S. ORTHOVISC product sales, an increase in licensing, milestone and contract revenue and a decrease in provision for income taxes offset by an increase
in operating expenses.

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Year ended December 31, 2006 compared to year ended December 31, 2005



Year Ended December 31,2006

2005Product revenue

$
23,953,285

$
20,533,889Licensing, milestone and contract revenue


2,887,329


9,300,723Total revenue


26,840,614


29,834,612Operating Expenses:Cost of product revenue


11,117,861


11,144,090Research and development


3,616,435


4,730,664Selling, general and administrative


6,678,845


5,409,329Total operating expenses


21,413,141


21,284,083Income from operations


5,427,473


8,550,529Interest income, net


2,100,749


1,241,113Income before income taxes


7,528,222


9,791,642Provision for income taxes


2,924,006


3,899,104Net income

$
4,604,216

$
5,892,538Product gross profit

$
12,835,424

$
9,389,799Product gross margin


54
%

46
%


Net and operating income.For the year ended December 31, 2006 income from operations was $5,427,473 compared to
$8,550,529 for 2005. Net income for 2006 was $4,604,216 or $.41 per diluted share compared to $5,892,538 or $.52 per diluted share for the same period last year. The primary drivers for the decrease
in net and operating income was $6,537,094 of contract revenue and termination fee recorded through the third quarter of 2005, an increase in SFAS123R compensation expense of $1,267,205 as a result of
adoption of SFAS 123R on January 1, 2006, partially offset by increases in product margin and interest income compared to 2005.

Total Revenue.Total revenue for the year ended December 31, 2006 decreased by $2,993,998 to $26,840,614 compared to
$29,834,612 for 2005 primarily due to decrease in contract revenue in connection with the termination of the OrthoNeutrogena agreement partially offset by an increase in product revenue. Product
revenue for 2006 increased by $3,419,396 to $23,953,285 primarily due to increased ORTHOVISC revenue from Depuy Mitek from both our sales to Depuy Mitek and increased royalties from Depuy Mitek's
sales. The increase in U.S. ORTHOVISC sales was partially offset by a decrease in international ORTHOVISC sales and HYVISC sales. See below for further details.

Product revenue by product line.Product revenue for the year ended December 31, 2006 was $23,953,285, an increase of
$3,419,396, or 17%, compared with $20,533,889 for the year ended December 31, 2005.

Year Ended December 31,2006

2005Ophthalmic Products

$
10,748,765

$
10,521,914ORTHOVISC


11,340,433


7,938,333HYVISC


1,820,617


2,073,642INCERT


43,470


$
23,953,285

$
20,533,889


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Ophthalmic
products sales increased $226,851, or 2%, to $10,748,765. The increase was primarily attributable to growth of sales to Bausch & Lomb in 2006 compared to 2005,
partially offset by the loss of business from Advanced Medical Optics, which contract was terminated in June 2005.

Our
sales of ORTHOVISC increased $3,402,100, or 43%, to $11,340,433 in 2006 as compared with $7,938,333 in 2005. The increase in ORTHOVISC sales for 2006 was primarily due to an increase
in U.S. ORTHOVISC sales. Domestically, sales by DePuy Mitek showed good progress with their unit sales more than doubling in 2006 compared to 2005. This resulted in a significant increase in royalty
revenue for Anika. In addition, we resumed shipping ORTHOVISC to DePuy Mitek in January 2006 as they had brought their inventory levels back to their target levels. We did not ship any units to them
during the last nine months of 2005 due to the inventory overstocking that arose in 2004. Total U.S. sales of ORTHOVISC were $5,232,589, or 22% of product sales, in 2006 compared to $1,642,627, or 8%
of product sales, in 2005. International sales of ORTHOVISC decreased to $6,107,844 from $6,295,706, or 3% in 2006 compared to the same period last year. The decrease in international sales was due to
a reimbursement change in Turkey. In the third quarter of 2006 the government of Turkey eliminated reimbursement for over 100 drugs including ORTHOVISC and its competing products. No shipment was made
to our Turkish distributor during the last five months of the 2006. Sales to Turkey represented 17% and 23% of product sales in 2006 and 2005, respectively.

Sales
of HYVISC decreased slightly in 2006 as compared to 2005 and represented 8% and 10%, respectively, of product sales. Sales of HYVISC are made to a single customer under an
exclusive agreement which was extended in April 2006 to December 31, 2010.

Licensing, milestone and contract revenue.Licensing, milestone and contract revenue for the year ended December 31,
2006 was $2,887,329, compared to $9,300,723 for 2005. Licensing and milestone revenue includes the ratable recognition of the $27,000,000 in up-front and milestone payments from Ortho
Biotech. These amounts are being recognized in income ratably over the ten-year expected life of the agreement, or $675,000 per quarter. Contract revenue was $105,145 for 2006, compared to
$6,537,094 in 2005. Contract revenue in 2005 represented reimbursement of clinical and development costs due under the OrthoNeutrogena contract, and a $2,300,000 termination fee to exit the contract
which was terminated in the third quarter of 2005. All amounts due and contractual obligations by both parties have been satisfied.

Product gross profit.Product gross profit for the year ended December 31, 2006 was $12,835,424, or 54% of product
revenue, compared with $9,389,799, or 46% of product revenue, for the year ended December 31, 2005. The improvement in product gross profit was due to increased royalties, favorable raw
material prices, and lower than normal margins in 2005. Product margin in 2005 was adversely affected by costs incurred from the voluntary ophthalmic product recall.

Research and development.Research and development expenses for the year ended December 31, 2006 decreased by
$1,114,229, or 24%, to $3,616,435 from $4,730,664 for the prior year. Research and development expenses include those costs associated with our in-house and external research and
development efforts for the development of ELEVESS product enhancements, next generation osteoarthritis products, the costs of clinical trials, manufacturing process improvements, and the preparation
and processing of applications for regulatory approvals at all relevant stages of development. The decrease in research and development expenses during 2006 was primarily attributable to reduced
clinical trial expenses in 2006 compared to 2005. In 2006, our clinical trial spending was for a modest ELEVESS study to refine technique of ELEVESS. In 2005, research and development spending
included a large U.S. pivotal trial in support of our September 2005 PMA application. The decrease in size and effort of ELEVESS related clinical trials was the primary driver for the reduction in
research and development expenses in 2006 from 2005.

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Selling, general and administrative.Selling, general and administrative expenses for the year ended December 31, 2006
increased by $1,269,516 or 23%, to $6,678,845 from $5,409,329 in the prior year. The increase was primarily due to recording of $1,267,205 of stock-based compensation expense. The Company expects that
selling, general and administrative expenses will increase in the future related to headcount increases, and infrastructure expansion.

Interest income, net.Net interest income increased $859,636, or 69%, to $2,100,749 for the year ended December 31,
2006, from $1,241,113 in 2005. The increase was primarily attributable to higher average available cash and invested balances during 2006 as well as increasing interest rates.

Income taxes.Income tax provision was $2,924,006 and $3,899,104 for 2006 and 2005, respectively. The slightly lower
effective tax rate in 2006 of 38.8% was primarily a result of the impact of research and other credits and unfavorable state deferred tax assets rate change in 2005. Our effective tax rate varied from
the U.S. federal statutory rate due, principally, to the impact of research and development and other credits, and non-deductible compensation expenses related to SFAS 123R. A
reconciliation of the U.S. federal statutory tax rate to the effective tax rate for the periods ending December 31 is as follows:

2006

2005Computed expected tax expense

34.0
%
34.0
%State tax expense (net of federal benefit)

3.8
%
4.3
%State deferred tax assets rate change



4.5
%Permanent items, including nondeductible expenses

1.8
%
(0.9
)%Federal and state research and development, and other credits

(1.6
)%
(1.4
)%Other

0.8
%
(0.7
)%Tax expense

38.8
%
39.8
%


Liquidity and Capital Resources

We require cash to fund our operating expenses and to make capital expenditures. We expect that our requirements for cash to fund these uses will increase as the
scope of our operations expands. Historically we have funded our cash requirements from available cash and investments on hand. We expect that our existing capital resources, together with cash from
operations and interest income, will be sufficient to fund our operations for the foreseeable future. At December 31, 2007, cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments totaled
$39,405,543 compared to $47,167,432 at December 31, 2006.

Cash
provided by operating activities was $4,492,642, $2,001,172 and $6,451,927 for 2007, 2006, and 2005 respectively. Cash provided by operating activities increased by $2,491,470 in
2007 from 2006. This increase in operating cash was primarily due to an $1,431,038 increase in net income, an approximately $839,000 net increase in assets and liabilities, and an increase in
non-cash expenses of approximately $221,000.

Cash
used in investing activities was $18,282,467, $1,305,801 and $1,600,821 in 2007, 2006 and 2005 respectively. Cash used for investing activities in 2007 and 2006 was primarily the
result of an increase in capital expenditures related to the ongoing buildout of our new facility, as well as purchase of a short-term investment and an intangible asset related to
ELEVESS. We expect the new facility capital project to cost approximately $30 million in total (including interior construction, equipment, furniture and fixtures). Through December 31,
2007, approximately $16.5 million has been spent in connection with the buildout. This new facility will serve as our corporate headquarters, research and development, and manufacturing
facility for the foreseeable future. On January 31, 2008, the Company entered into an unsecured credit facility for up to $16 million to finance a portion of the cost of the facility
project. See footnote 18 ("Subsequent Event") for details regarding this financing. We plan to use a combination of cash on hand and long term debt to finance the build out. Buildout and validation
work at the new facility commenced in

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May
2007 and is expected to continue into 2009. There can also be no assurance that we will be successful in qualifying the new facility under the FDA and European Union regulations.

Cash
provided by financing activities of $2,525,962, $1,725,405 and $556,191 for 2007, 2006 and 2005, respectively, reflects the proceeds from the exercise of stock options, including
any associated tax benefits.

Off Balance Sheet Arrangements

We do not use special purpose entities or other off-balance sheet financing techniques except for operating leases as disclosed in the contractual
obligations table below that we believe have or are reasonably likely to have a current or future material effect on our financial condition, changes in financial condition, revenues or expenses,
results of operations, liquidity or capital resources.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In February 2007, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 159, "The Fair Value Option for Financial
Assets and Financial LiabilitiesIncluding an Amendment of FASB Statement No. 115" which is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. This statement
permits an entity to choose to measure many financial instruments and certain other items at fair value at specified election dates. Subsequent unrealized gains and losses on items for which the fair
value option has been elected will be reported in earnings. We are currently evaluating the potential impact of this statement.

On
September 15, 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157, "Fair Value Measurements" (SFAS 157). This Statement defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring
fair value in generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. This Statement applies under other accounting pronouncements that require or
permit fair value measurements, the Board having previously concluded in those accounting pronouncements that fair value is the relevant measurement attribute. Accordingly, this Statement does not
require any new fair value measurements. SFAS 157 is effective for the Company as of January 1, 2008. We are currently evaluating the potential impact of adopting SFAS 157.

In
December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 141 (revised 2007), "Business Combinations" ("SFAS No. 141(R)"), which replaces SFAS No 141. The statement retains the purchase
method of accounting for acquisitions, but requires a number of changes, including changes in the way assets and liabilities are recognized in the purchase accounting. It also changes the recognition
of assets acquired and liabilities assumed arising from contingencies, requires the capitalization of in-process research and development at fair value, and requires the expensing of
acquisition-related costs as incurred. SFAS No. 141(R) is effective for us beginning January 1, 2009 and will apply prospectively to business combinations completed on or after that
date.

Contractual Obligations and Other Commercial Commitments

We have limited commitments for purchases of inventories. We expect to incur significant capital investments related to the buildout of our new facility in
Bedford, Massachusetts. Our plan is to fund the project with cash on hand and debt. On January 31, 2008, the Company entered into an unsecured Credit Agreement. Under the Credit Agreement, our
lender will make periodic loans to the Company through December 31, 2008 of up to a maximum principal amount at any time outstanding of $16,000,000. Buildout and validation work at the Bedford
facility commenced in the spring of 2007 and is expected to continue into 2009. To the extent that funds generated from our operations, together with our existing capital resources are insufficient to
meet future requirements, we will be required to obtain additional funds through equity or debt financings, strategic alliances with corporate partners and others, or through other sources. No
assurance can be given that any additional financing will be made available to us or will be available on acceptable terms should such a need arise.

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Our
future capital requirements and the adequacy of available funds will depend, on numerous factors, including:



We
cannot assure you that we will record profits in future periods. However, we believe that based on our current strategy, our cash and investments on hand will be sufficient to meet
our cash flows requirements beyond 2008. See Item 1A."Risk Factors."

The
terms of any future equity financings may be dilutive to our stockholders and the terms of any debt financings may contain restrictive covenants, which could limit our ability to
pursue certain courses of action. Our ability to obtain financing is dependent on the status of our future business prospects as well as conditions prevailing in the relevant capital markets. No
assurance can be given that any additional financing may be made available to us or may be available on acceptable terms should such a need arise.

The
table below summarizes our non-cancelable operating leases and contractual obligations at December 31, 2007:

|                      |  |   |            | Payments due by period
|--------------------- |  | - | ---------- | ----------------------
|
|Operating Leases(1)   |  | $ | 9,100,597  |                       
|New Facility Buildout |  |   | 15,906,061 |                       
|Clinical Trials       |  |   | 2,758,948  |                       
|Purchase Commitments  |  |   | 2,214,853  |                       
|                      |  |   |            |                       
|                      |  | $ | 29,980,459 |                       
|                      |  |   |            |                       

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On
January 31, 2008, the Company entered into an unsecured Credit Agreement (the "Agreement"), among the Company, as borrower, Anika Securities, Inc., a wholly owned
subsidiary of the Company, as
guarantor, and Bank of America, N.A, as administrative agent ("Bank of America"). Pursuant to the terms of the Agreement, our lender has agreed to provide the Company with an unsecured revolving
credit facility pursuant to which the lender will make periodic loans to the Company through December 31, 2008 of up to a maximum principal amount at any time outstanding of $16,000,000. On
December 31, 2008, all outstanding revolving credit loans will convert into a term loan with quarterly principal payments and a maturity date of December 31, 2015. Interest on periodic
loans and term loans will be payable at a rate based upon (at the Company's election) either Bank of America's prime rate or LIBOR plus 75 basis points. The Agreement contains customary
representations and warranties of the Company, affirmative and negative covenants regarding the Company's operations, financial covenants regarding the maintenance by the Company of a specified quick
ratio and consolidated fixed charge coverage ratio, and events of default.

ITEM 7A.    QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

As of December 31, 2007, we did not utilize any derivative financial instruments, market risk sensitive instruments or other financial and commodity
instruments for which fair value disclosure would be required under SFAS No. 107. Our investments consist of money market funds primarily invested in U.S. Treasury obligations and repurchase
agreements secured by U.S. Treasury obligations, and municipal bonds that are carried on our books at amortized cost, which approximates fair market value.

Primary Market Risk Exposures

Our primary market risk exposures are in the areas of interest rate risk. Our investment portfolio of cash equivalent, short-term investment, and
credit agreement are subject to interest rate fluctuations, but we believe this risk is immaterial due to the short-term nature of these arrangements. We currently do not hedge interest
rate exposure.

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ITEM 8.    FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA

ANIKA THERAPEUTICS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES        INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS



|Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm                                              |  | 43
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|Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2007 and 2006                                         |  | 44
|Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Years Ended December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005           |  | 45
|Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity for the Years Ended December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005 |  | 46
|Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Years Ended December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005           |  | 47
|Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements                                                           |  | 48

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To
the Board of Directors and Stockholders of Anika Therapeutics, Inc.

In
our opinion, the consolidated financial statements listed in the accompanying index present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Anika Therapeutics, Inc.
and its subsidiary at December 31, 2007 and 2006, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2007 in conformity
with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Also in our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial
reporting as of December 31, 2007, based on criteria established inInternal ControlIntegrated Frameworkissued by the Committee of
Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). The Company's management is responsible for these financial statements and for maintaining effective internal control over financial
reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in Management's Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting appearing under
Item 9A. Our responsibility is to express opinions on these financial statements and on the Company's internal control over financial reporting based on our integrated audits. We conducted our
audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance
about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement and whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audits of the
financial statements included examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant
estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. Our audit of internal control over financial reporting included obtaining an understanding of internal
control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk.
Our audits also included performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinions.

As
discussed in Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company changed the manner in which it accounts for share-based compensation in 2006.

A
company's internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of
financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company's internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures
that (i) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (ii) provide
reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and
expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (iii) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or
timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company's assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

Because
of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future
periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

/s/
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Boston,
Massachusetts

March 12,
2008

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Anika Therapeutics, Inc. and Subsidiary        Consolidated Balance Sheets

|                                           |                                                                                                                                                                                          | December 31,               |           
|------------------------------------------ | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | -------------------------- | ----------
|
|ASSETS                                     |                                                                                                                                                                                         
|Current assets:                            |                                                                                                                                                                                          |                            |           
|                                           | Cash and cash equivalents                                                                                                                                                                |                            | $         
|                                           | Short-term investments                                                                                                                                                                   |                            |           
|                                           | Accounts receivable, net of reserves of $60,000 and $49,724 at December 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively                                                                                  |                            |           
|                                           | Inventories                                                                                                                                                                              |                            |           
|                                           | Current portion deferred income taxes                                                                                                                                                    |                            |           
|                                           | Prepaid expenses and other                                                                                                                                                               |                            |           
|                                           |                                                                                                                                                                                          |                            |           
|                                           |                                                                                                                                                                                          | Total current assets       |           
|Property and equipment, at cost            |                                                                                                                                                                                          |                            | 28,101,422
|Less: accumulated depreciation             |                                                                                                                                                                                          |                            | (8,731,706
|                                           |                                                                                                                                                                                          |                            |           
|                                           |                                                                                                                                                                                          |                            | 19,369,716
|Long-term deposits and other               |                                                                                                                                                                                          |                            | 433,081   
|Intangible asset, net                      |                                                                                                                                                                                          |                            | 995,098   
|Deferred income taxes                      |                                                                                                                                                                                          |                            | 6,256,067 
|                                           |                                                                                                                                                                                          |                            |           
|Total Assets                               |                                                                                                                                                                                          | $                          | 79,496,684
|                                           |                                                                                                                                                                                          |                            |           
|LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY       |                                                                                                                                                                                         
|Current liabilities:                       |                                                                                                                                                                                          |                            |           
|                                           | Accounts payable                                                                                                                                                                         |                            | $         
|                                           | Accrued expenses                                                                                                                                                                         |                            |           
|                                           | Deferred revenue                                                                                                                                                                         |                            |           
|                                           | Income taxes payable                                                                                                                                                                     |                            |           
|                                           |                                                                                                                                                                                          |                            |           
|                                           |                                                                                                                                                                                          | Total current liabilities  |           
|                                           | Other long-term liabilities                                                                                                                                                              |                            |           
|Long-term deferred revenue                 |                                                                                                                                                                                          |                            | 13,500,001
|Commitments and contingencies (Note 11)    |                                                                                                                                                                                          |                            |           
|Stockholders' equity                       |                                                                                                                                                                                          |                            |           
|                                           | Preferred stock, $.01 par value; 1,250,000 shares authorized, no shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2007 and 2006                                                             |                            |           
|                                           | Common stock, $.01 par value; 30,000,000 shares authorized, 11,223,273 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2007, 10,772,654 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2006 |                            |           
|                                           | Additional paid-in-capital                                                                                                                                                               |                            |           
|                                           | Retained earnings                                                                                                                                                                        |                            |           
|                                           |                                                                                                                                                                                          |                            |           
|                                           |                                                                                                                                                                                          | Total stockholders' equity |           
|                                           |                                                                                                                                                                                          |                            |           
|Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity |                                                                                                                                                                                          | $                          | 79,496,684
|                                           |                                                                                                                                                                                          |                            |           

The
accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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Anika Therapeutics, Inc. and Subsidiary        Consolidated Statements of Operations

|                                          |                                                    | For the Years Ended December 31,
|----------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------- | --------------------------------
|
|Product revenue                           |                                                    | $                               
|Licensing, milestone and contract revenue |                                                    |                                 
|                                          |                                                    |                                 
|                                          | Total revenue                                      |                                 
|Operating expenses:                       |                                                    |                                 
|                                          | Cost of product revenue                            |                                 
|                                          | Research & development                             |                                 
|                                          | Selling, general & administrative                  |                                 
|                                          |                                                    |                                 
|Total operating expenses                  |                                                    |                                 
|                                          |                                                    |                                 
|Income from operations                    |                                                    |                                 
|                                          | Interest income, net                               |                                 
|                                          |                                                    |                                 
|Income before income taxes                |                                                    |                                 
|                                          | Provision for income taxes                         |                                 
|                                          |                                                    |                                 
|Net income                                |                                                    | $                               
|                                          |                                                    |                                 
|Basic net income per share:               |                                                    |                                 
|                                          | Net income                                         |                                 
|                                          | Basic weighted average common shares outstanding   |                                 
|Diluted net income per share:             |                                                    |                                 
|                                          | Net income                                         |                                 
|                                          | Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding |                                 

The
accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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Anika Therapeutics, Inc. and Subsidiary        Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity

|                                                    |  | Common Stock |  |   |         | 
|--------------------------------------------------- |  | ------------ |  | - | ------- | 
|
|
|Balance, December 31, 2004                          |  | 10,257,472   |  | $ | 102,575 | 
|Exercise of common stock options                    |  | 242,921      |  |   | 2,429   | 
|Tax benefit related to stock based compensation     |  |             |  |   |        | 
|Net income                                          |  |             |  |   |        | 
|                                                    |  |              |  |   |         | 
|Balance, December 31, 2005                          |  | 10,500,393   |  |   | 105,004 | 
|Issuance of common stock for employee equity awards |  | 272,261      |  |   | 2,723   | 
|Tax benefit related to stock based compensation     |  |             |  |   |        | 
|FAS 123R stock based compensation expense           |  |             |  |   |        | 
|Net income                                          |  |             |  |   |        | 
|                                                    |  |              |  |   |         | 
|Balance, December 31, 2006                          |  | 10,772,654   |  |   | 107,727 | 
|Issuance of common stock for employee equity awards |  | 450,619      |  |   | 4,506   | 
|Tax benefit related to stock based compensation     |  |             |  |   |        | 
|FAS 123R stock based compensation expense           |  |             |  |   |        | 
|Net income                                          |  |             |  |   |        | 
|                                                    |  |              |  |   |         | 
|Balance, December 31, 2007                          |  | 11,223,273   |  | $ | 112,233 | 
|                                                    |  |              |  |   |         | 

The
accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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Anika Therapeutics, Inc. and Subsidiary        Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

|                                      |                                                                                   | For the Years Ended December 31,                 |                             
|------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------ | ----------------------------
|
|Cash flows from operating activities: |                                                                                   |                                                  |                             
|                                      | Net income                                                                        |                                                  | $                           
|                                      | Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: |                                                  |                             
|                                      |                                                                                   | Depreciation and amortization                    |                             
|                                      |                                                                                   | Loss on fixed asset disposals                    |                             
|                                      |                                                                                   | Amortization of premium on short-term investment |                             
|                                      |                                                                                   | Stock-based compensation expense                 |                             
|                                      |                                                                                   | Deferred income taxes                            |                             
|                                      |                                                                                   | Provision for inventory reserve                  |                             
|                                      |                                                                                   | Tax benefit from exercise of stock options       |                             
|                                      |                                                                                   | Changes in operating assets and liabilities:     |                             
|                                      |                                                                                   |                                                  | Accounts receivable         
|                                      |                                                                                   |                                                  | Inventories                 
|                                      |                                                                                   |                                                  | Prepaid expenses and other  
|                                      |                                                                                   |                                                  | Long-term deposits and other
|                                      |                                                                                   |                                                  | Accounts payable            
|                                      |                                                                                   |                                                  | Accrued expenses            
|                                      |                                                                                   |                                                  | Deferred revenue            
|                                      |                                                                                   |                                                  | Income taxes payable        
|                                      |                                                                                   |                                                  | Other long-term liabilities 
|                                      |                                                                                   |                                                  |                             
|                                      | Net cash provided by operating activities                                         |                                                  |                             
|                                      |                                                                                   |                                                  |                             
|                                      | Cash flows from investing activities:                                             |                                                  |                             
|                                      |                                                                                   | Purchase of short-term investment                |                             
|                                      |                                                                                   | Purchase of property and equipment, net          |                             
|                                      |                                                                                   | Purchase of intangible                           |                             
|                                      |                                                                                   |                                                  |                             
|                                      | Net cash used in investing activities                                             |                                                  |                             
|                                      |                                                                                   |                                                  |                             
|                                      | Cash flows from financing activities:                                             |                                                  |                             
|                                      |                                                                                   | Proceeds from exercise of stock options          |                             
|                                      |                                                                                   | Tax benefit from exercise of stock options       |                             
|                                      |                                                                                   |                                                  |                             
|                                      | Net cash provided by financing activities                                         |                                                  |                             
|                                      |                                                                                   |                                                  |                             
|                                      | Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents                                  |                                                  |                             
|                                      | Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year                                    |                                                  |                             
|                                      |                                                                                   |                                                  |                             
|                                      | Cash and cash equivalents at end of year                                          |                                                  | $                           
|                                      |                                                                                   |                                                  |                             
|                                      | Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:                                 |                                                  |                             
|                                      |                                                                                   | Cash paid for income taxes                       |                             
|                                      |                                                                                   |                                                  |                             

The
accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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Anika Therapeutics, Inc. and Subsidiary        Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

1. Nature of Business

Anika Therapeutics, Inc. ("Anika," the "Company," "we," "us," or "our") develops, manufactures and commercializes therapeutic products for tissue
protection, healing, and repair. These products are based on hyaluronic acid ("HA"), a naturally occurring, biocompatible polymer found throughout the body. Due to its unique biophysical and
biochemical properties, HA plays an important role in a number of physiological functions such as the protection and lubrication of soft tissues and joints, the maintenance of the structural integrity
of tissues, and the transport of molecules to and within cells. The Company's currently manufactured and marketed products consist of ORTHOVISC®, which is an HA product used in the
treatment of some forms of osteoarthritis in humans;
AMVISC®, AMVISC® Plus, STAARVISC-II, and ShellGel, each an injectable ophthalmic viscoelastic HA product; HYVISC®, which is an
HA product used in the treatment of equine osteoarthritis, and INCERT®, which is an HA based anti-adhesive for surgical applications. In the U.S., ORTHOVISC® is
marketed by DePuy Mitek, Inc., a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson, under the terms of a licensing, distribution, supply and marketing agreement. Outside the U.S., ORTHOVISC®
has been approved for sale since 1996 and is marketed by distributors in approximately 13 countries. We developed and manufacture AMVISC® and AMVISC® Plus for Bausch &
Lomb Incorporated under a multiyear supply agreement. We also produce STAARVISC-II, which is distributed by STAAR Surgical Company and Shellgel for Cytosol
Ophthalmics, Inc. HYVISC® is marketed in the U.S. through Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc. INCERT® is currently marketed in three countries outside of the
U.S. ELEVESS is designed as a family of aesthetic dermatology products for facial wrinkles, scar remediation and lip augmentation. Our initial ELEVESS procut is approved in
the U.S., EU and Canada, and is manufactured by Anika. Products in development include next generation ELEVESS, and osteoarthritis/joint health related products.

The
Company is subject to risks common to companies in the biotechnology and medical device industries including, but not limited to, development by the Company or its competitors of new
technological innovations, dependence on key personnel, protection of proprietary technology, commercialization of existing and new products, and compliance with FDA government regulations and
approval requirements as well as the ability to grow the Company's business.

2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies



The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America requires management to make
estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date
of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.



The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Anika Therapeutics, Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiary, Anika
Securities, Inc. (a Massachusetts Securities Corporation). All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.



Cash and cash equivalents consists of cash and highly liquid investments with original maturities of 90 days or less. The Company accounts for
short-term investments in accordance with SFAS No. 115,

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)

"Accounting
for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities." The Company determines the appropriate classification of all short-term investments as
held-to-maturity, available-for-sale or trading at the time of purchase and re-evaluates such classifications as of each balance sheet date.
At December 31, 2007, cash equivalents and investments consisted of funds invested in U.S. Treasury Bills and a municipal bond that are carried on our books at amortized cost, which
approximates fair market value.



SFAS No. 107, "Disclosures About Fair Value of Financial Instruments", requires disclosure about fair value of financial instruments. Financial instruments
consist of cash equivalents, accounts receivable, and accounts payable. The estimated fair values of the Company's financial instruments approximate their carrying values.



The Company's revenue recognition policies are in accordance with the Securities and Exchange Commission's ("SEC") Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 101, Revenue
Recognition in Financial Statements, as amended by SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 104,Revenue
Recognition,and Emerging Issues Task Force Issue No. 00-21,Revenue Arrangements with Multiple Deliverables("EITF 00-21").



The Company recognizes revenue from the sales of products it manufactures upon confirmation of regulatory compliance and shipment to the customer as long as there
is (1) persuasive evidence of an arrangement, (2) delivery has occurred and risk of loss has passed, (3) the sales price is fixed or determinable and (4) collection of the
related receivable is reasonably assured. Amounts billed or collected prior to recognition of revenue are classified as deferred revenue. When determining whether risk of loss has transferred to
customers on product sales or if the sales price is fixed or determinable the Company evaluates both the contractual terms and conditions of its distribution and supply agreements as well as its
business practices. Product revenue also includes royalties. Royalty revenue is based on our distributor's sales and recognized in the same period our distributor records their sale of the product.



License, Milestone and Contract Revenue consists of revenue from contract initial and milestone payments received from partners. The Company's business strategy
includes entering into collaborative license, development and/or supply agreements with partners for the development and commercialization of the Company's products. The terms of the agreements
typically include non-refundable license fees, funding of research and development, payments based upon achievement of certain milestones and royalties on product sales. The Company
evaluates each agreement and elements within each agreement in accordance with EITF 00-21. Under EITF 00-21, in order to account for an element as a separate unit
of accounting, the element must have stand-alone value and there must be objective and reliable evidence of fair value of the undelivered elements. In general, non-refundable upfront fees
and milestone payments are recognized as revenue over the term of the arrangement as the Company completes its performance obligations.

On
June 30, 2006, the Company entered into a License and Development Agreement with Galderma Pharma S.A., a joint venture between Nestlé and
L'Oréal, and a Supply Agreement with Galderma

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)

Pharma S.A.
and Galderma S.A., an affiliate of Galderma Pharma S.A., for the exclusive worldwide development and commercialization of hyaluronic acid based ELEVESS products used
in aesthetic dermatology, formerly referenced as cosmetic tissue augmentation. Galderma Pharma S.A. and Galderma S.A. are hereinafter jointly referred to as Galderma. Under the
agreements, the Company was responsible for the development and manufacturing of aesthetic dermatology products, and Galderma was responsible for the commercialization, including distribution and
marketing, of aesthetic dermatology products worldwide. The agreements included an upfront payment, milestones upon achievement of predefined regulatory goals, funding of certain ongoing development
activities, payments for the supply of aesthetic dermatology products, royalties on sales and sales threshold achievement payments for meeting certain net sales targets. The Company accounted for the
agreements in accordance with EITF 00-21.

Under
the terms of the agreements, the Company received on June 30, 2006 a non-refundable, upfront payment of $1,000,000, which the Company was amortizing over a
10 year period. During the third quarter of 2007, the Company received $3,500,000 in milestone payments under the agreements related to regulatory approvals of ELEVESS in the United States and
Europe. Subsequent to the achievements of the regulatory approval milestones, the Company experienced technical and business disagreements with Galderma Pharma regarding the development and
commercialization of the ELEVESS family of products. The disagreements concerned certain aspects of the formulation of the current and future products as well as some elements of the strategy for
commercialization. In November 2007, the agreements were terminated and the Company reacquired the worldwide rights and control of the future development and marketing of ELEVESS. In connection with
the termination, the Company paid Galderma $4,250,000 for the ELEVESS trade name and an expedited exit from the June 30, 2006 agreements. The ELEVESS trade name was valued at approximately
$1,000,000. See footnotes 2 and 8 for more information on the intangible asset acquired. After consideration of EITF 01-09 "Accounting for Consideration Given by Vendor to a Customer (Including
a Reseller of the Vendor's Products)," the termination of the Galderma agreements contributed approximately $1,200,000 to licensing, milestone and contract revenue for 2007.

The
Company entered into an exclusive worldwide development and commercialization agreement (the OrthoNeutrogena Agreement) in July 2004, for the Company's CTA products with the
OrthoNeutrogena, a division of Ortho-McNeil Pharmaceuticals, Inc., an affiliate of Johnson & Johnson. On September 1, 2005, the Company announced that it had mutually agreed with
OrthoNeutrogena to terminate its development and commercialization agreement. The Company received a payment of $3,115,000 from OrthoNeutrogena including a $2,300,000 contract termination fee. Given
that there were no continuing performance obligations with respect to the development and commercialization agreement or the related termination agreement, all amounts were recognized during the third
quarter of 2005, including approximately $251,000 of previously deferred revenue under the performance-based model. Total contract revenue recognized during 2005 related to the agreements with
OrthoNeutrogena was $6,537,094.



Trade accounts receivable are recorded at the invoiced amount and do not bear interest. The allowance for doubtful accounts is the Company's best estimate of the
amount of probable credit losses in its existing accounts receivable. The Company determines the allowance based on specific identification. The Company reviews its allowance for doubtful accounts at
least quarterly. Past due balances over 90 days are reviewed individually for collectibility. Account balances are charged off against the allowance when the Company feels it is probable the
receivable will not be recovered.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)



Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market, with cost being determined using the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method.
Work-in-process and finished goods inventories include materials, labor, and manufacturing overhead.



The Company accounts for impairment of long-lived assets in accordance with SFAS No. 144, "Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of
Long-Lived Assets." SFAS No. 144 establishes a uniform accounting model for long-lived assets to be disposed of. This Statement also requires that long-lived
assets be reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Recoverability of assets to be held and used is
measured by comparing the carrying amount of an asset to estimated undiscounted future net cash flows expected to be generated by the asset. If the carrying amount of the asset exceeds its estimated
future cash flows, an impairment charge is recognized by the amount by which the carrying amount of the asset exceeds the fair value of the asset. As of December 31, 2007,
long-lived assets consisted of machinery, equipment, leasehold improvements and an intangible asset.

During
the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006, and 2005, the Company did not record losses on impairment.

Property
and equipment are carried at cost less accumulated depreciation. Costs of major additions and betterments are capitalized; maintenance and repairs that do not improve or extend
the life of the respective assets are charged to operations. On disposal, the related accumulated depreciation or amortization is removed from the accounts and any resulting gain or loss is included
in results of operations. Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets as follows:

Machinery and equipment

310 yearsFurniture and fixtures

35 yearsLeasehold improvements

Shorter of expected lease term or estimated useful life




Research and development costs consists primarily of salaries and related expenses for personnel and fees paid to outside consultants and outside service
providers, including costs associated with licensing, milestone and contract revenue. Research and development costs are expensed as incurred.



The Company provides for income taxes in accordance with SFAS No. 109, "Accounting for Income Taxes." SFAS No. 109 requires the recognition of
deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of temporary differences between the financial reporting and tax basis of assets and liabilities.

Beginning
January 1, 2007, the Company began accounting for uncertain income tax positions using a benefit recognition model with a two-step approach, a
more-likely-than-not recognition criterion and a

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)

measurement
attribute that measures the position as the largest amount of tax benefit that is greater than 50% likely of being ultimately realized upon ultimate settlement in accordance with FASB
Interpretation No. 48, "Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes, an Interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109" (FIN 48). If it is not more likely than not that the benefit will
be sustained on its technical merits, no benefit will be recorded. Uncertain tax positions that relate only to timing of when an item is included on a tax return are considered to have met the
recognition threshold. As a result of adoption of FIN 48 there was no change to the tax reserve for unrecognized tax benefits. As such, there was no change to retained earnings as of
January 1, 2007. It is the Company's policy to classify accrued interest and penalties as part of the accrued FIN 48 liability and record the expense in the provision for income taxes.



Effective January 1, 2006, the Company adopted the provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123R, ("SFAS 123R"),
"Share-Based Payment," which establishes accounting for equity instruments exchanged for employee services. Under the provisions of SFAS No. 123R, share-based compensation cost is measured at
the grant date, based on the calculated fair value of the award, and is recognized as an expense over the employee's requisite service period (generally the vesting period of the equity grant). Prior
to January 1, 2006, the Company accounted for share-based compensation to employees in accordance with Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25 ("APB 25",) "Accounting for Stock
Issued to Employees," and related interpretations. The Company also followed the disclosure requirements of SFAS No. 123, "Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation," as amended by
SFAS 148, "Accounting for Stock-Based CompensationTransition and Disclosure." The Company elected to adopt the modified prospective transition method as provided by
SFAS 123R and, accordingly, financial statement amounts for the prior periods presented in these consolidated financial statements have not been restated to reflect the fair value method of
expensing share-based compensation. See Note 12 for additional disclosures.



The Company has no significant off-balance sheet or concentrations of credit risk such as foreign exchange contracts, option contracts or other
foreign hedging arrangements. The Company, by policy, limits the amount of credit exposure to any one financial institution, and routinely assesses the financial strength of its customers. As a
result, the Company believes that its accounts receivable
credit risk exposure is limited and has not experienced significant write-downs in its accounts receivable balances. As of December 31, 2007, Bausch & Lomb, Biomeks, Boehringer Ingelheim
Vetmedica, JNJ, and Staar Surgical combined, represented 93% of the Company's accounts receivable balance. As of December 31, 2006, Bausch & Lomb, Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica,
Pharmaren, JNJ, Staar Surgical and Ferrer Grupo combined, represented 89% of the Company's accounts receivable balance.



SFAS No. 130, "Reporting Comprehensive Income" establishes standards for reporting and display of comprehensive income and its components in the financial
statements. Comprehensive income is the total of net income and all other non-owner changes in equity including such items as unrealized holding gains/losses on securities, foreign
currency translation adjustments and minimum pension liability adjustments. The Company had no such items for the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006, and 2005 and as a result, comprehensive
income is the same as reported net income for all periods presented.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)



Operating segments are identified as components of an enterprise about which separate discrete financial information is available for evaluation by the chief
operating decision maker, or decision-making group, in making decisions regarding how to allocate resources and assess performance. The Company's chief operating decision maker is its Chief Executive
Officer. Based on the criteria established by SFAS No. 131, "Disclosures about Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information," the Company has one reportable operating segment, the results
of which are disclosed in the accompanying consolidated financial statements. All of the operations and assets of the Company have been derived from and are located in the United States.



In February 2007, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 159, "The Fair Value Option for Financial
Assets and Financial LiabilitiesIncluding an Amendment of FASB Statement No. 115" which is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. This statement
permits an entity to choose to measure many financial instruments and certain other items at fair value at specified election dates. Subsequent unrealized gains and losses on items for which the fair
value option has been elected will be reported in earnings. The Company is currently evaluating the potential impact of this statement.

On
September 15, 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157, "Fair Value Measurements" (SFAS 157). This Statement defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring
fair value in generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. This Statement applies under other accounting pronouncements that require or
permit fair value measurements, the Board having previously concluded in those accounting pronouncements that fair value is the relevant measurement attribute. Accordingly, this Statement does not
require any new fair value measurements. SFAS 157 is effective for the Company as of January 1, 2008. The Company is currently evaluating the potential impact of adopting
SFAS 157.

In
December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 141 (revised 2007), "Business Combinations" ("SFAS No. 141(R)"), which replaces SFAS No 141. The statement retains the purchase
method of accounting for acquisitions, but requires a number of changes, including changes in the way assets and liabilities are recognized in the purchase accounting. It also changes the recognition
of assets acquired and liabilities assumed arising from contingencies, requires the capitalization of in-process research and development at fair value, and requires the expensing of
acquisition-related costs as incurred. SFAS No. 141(R) is effective for us beginning January 1, 2009 and will apply prospectively to business combinations completed on or after that
date.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

3. Net Income per Common Share

The Company reports earnings per share in accordance with SFAS No. 128, "Earnings per Share," which establishes standards for computing and presenting
earnings per share. Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share is computed by
dividing net income by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding and the number of dilutive potential common share equivalents during the period. Under the treasury stock method,
unexercised "in-the-money" stock options are assumed to be exercised at the beginning of the period or at issuance, if later. The assumed proceeds are then used to purchase
common shares at the average market price during the period.

Shares
used in calculating basic and diluted earnings per share for each of the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005, are as follows:

2007

2006

2005Net income

$
6,035,254

$
4,604,216

$
5,892,538Basic weighted average common shares outstanding


11,059,582


10,639,028


10,410,920Dilutive potential common shares


394,018


516,221


1,017,281Diluted weighted average common and potential common shares outstanding


11,453,600


11,155,249


11,428,201


Options
to purchase approximately 85,000, 193,075 and 85,341 shares were outstanding at December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005, respectively, but not included in the computation of
diluted earnings per share because the options' exercise prices were greater than the average market price during the period. For the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006, 17,225 and 23,900
shares of issued and outstanding unvested restricted stock were excluded from the basic earnings per share calculation in accordance with SFAS No. 128.

4. Short-term Investment

In February 2007, the Company purchased a tax exempt municipal bond with a par value of $3,500,000 and an interest rate of 4.25% maturing February 1, 2008
for a cost of $3,526,985. The Company classifies its investments in debt and equity securities into held-to-maturity, available-for-sale or trading
categories in accordance with the provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 115, "Accounting For Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities." The tax exempt
municipal bond is classified as held-to-maturity because the Company intends, and has the ability, to hold the securities to maturity. Held-to-maturity
securities are stated at amortized cost. As of December 31, 2007, the amortized cost of the municipal bond is $3,501,974.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

5. Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

A summary of the allowance for doubtful account activity is as follows:

December 31,2007

2006

2005Balance, beginning of the year

$
49,724

$
22,558

$
22,558Amounts provided


10,276


27,166


Amounts written off








Balance, end of the year

$
60,000

$
49,724

$
22,558


6. Inventories

Inventories consist of the following:

December 31,2007

2006Raw Materials

$
2,689,358

$
2,935,075Work-in-Process


1,541,968


2,132,665Finished Goods


158,792


327,856Total

$
4,390,118

$
5,395,596


7. Property & Equipment

Property and equipment is stated at cost and consists of the following:

December 31,2007

2006Machinery and equipment

$
7,939,465

$
6,581,394Furniture and fixtures


497,955


736,824Leasehold improvements


11,552,091


3,510,875Construction in progress


8,111,911


2,426,14728,101,422


13,255,240Less accumulated depreciation


(8,731,706
)

(10,237,232
)Total

$
19,369,716

$
3,018,008


Depreciation
expense was $788,814, $384,055 and $459,906 for the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005, respectively.

8. Intangible Asset

In November 2007, in connection with the termination of the Galderma agreements, the Company purchased an intangible asset related to the ELEVESS trade name,
which is amortized over its estimated useful life of seventeen years. The ELEVESS trademark is currently registered or in process of registration in over 50 countries. The Company periodically reviews
its long-lived assets for impairment. The Company initiates reviews for impairment whenever events or changes in business circumstances indicate that the

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

8. Intangible Asset (Continued)

carrying
amount of the assets may not be fully recoverable or that the useful lives of the assets are no longer appropriate. Each impairment test will be based on a comparison of the undiscounted cash
flows to the recorded value of the asset. If an impairment is indicated, the asset is written down to its estimated fair value.

Intangible
asset as of December 31, 2007 consisted of:

Gross Carrying
Amount

Accumulated
Amortization

Net Book
ValueElevess trade name

$
1,000,000

$
(4,902
)
$
995,098


As
of December 31, 2007, amortization expense on the intangible asset for the next five years is expected to be $58,824 annually.

9. Accrued Expenses

Accrued expenses consist of the following:

December 31,2007

2006Payroll and benefits

$
1,339,145

$
979,939Professional fees


365,578


217,500Facility construction costs


623,805


Clinical trial costs


146,921


113,860Other


284,561


262,536Total

$
2,760,010

$
1,573,835


10. Deferred Revenue

In December 2003, the Company entered into a ten-year licensing and supply agreement (the "JNJ Agreement") with Ortho Biotech Products, L.P., a
member of the Johnson & Johnson family of companies, to market ORTHOVISC in the U.S. In mid-2005, the agreement was assigned to DePuy Mitek, Inc., a subsidiary of
Johnson & Johnson. Under the JNJ Agreement, DePuy Mitek performs sales, marketing and distribution functions and licensed the right to further develop and commercialize ORTHOVISC as well as
other new products for the treatment of pain associated with osteoarthritis based on the Company's viscosupplementation technology. In support of the license, the JNJ Agreement provides that DePuy
Mitek will fund post-marketing clinical trials for new indications of ORTHOVISC. The Company received an initial payment of $2,000,000 upon entering into the JNJ Agreement, a milestone
payment of $20,000,000 in February 2004, as a result of obtaining FDA approval of ORTHOVISC and a milestone payment of $5,000,000 in December 2004 for planned upgrades to our manufacturing operations.
The Company evaluated the terms of the JNJ Agreement and determined that the upfront fee and milestone payments did not meet the conditions to be recognized separately from the supply agreement,
therefore, the Company has deferred non-refundable payments received of $27,000,000 which we are recognizing ratably over the expected ten year term of the JNJ Agreement. Current and
long-term deferred revenue related to the JNJ Agreement were $16,200,000 and $18,900,000 at December 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

11. Commitments and Contingencies

The Company's corporate headquarters is located in Bedford, Massachusetts, where the Company leases approximately 134,000 square feet of administrative and
research and development space. We entered into this lease on January 4, 2007, and the lease commenced on May 1, 2007 for an initial term of ten and a half years. The Company has an
option under the lease to extend its terms for up to four periods beyond the original expiration date subject to the condition that we notify the landlord that we are exercising each option at least
one year prior to the expiration of the original or current term thereof. The first three renewal options each extend the term an additional five years with the final renewal option extending the term
six years. The Company's administrative, research and development personnel moved into the Bedford facility in November of 2007, and the buildout and validation for the manufacturing space will be
completed by mid-2009. The Company's prior corporate headquarters was located in Woburn, Massachusetts and the lease for that facility ended on December 31, 2007. We also lease
approximately 37,000 square feet of space at a separate location in Woburn, Massachusetts, for our manufacturing facility and warehouse. Rental expense in connection with the various facility leases
totaled $1,319,160, $791,137 and $723,707, for the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006, and 2005, respectively.

In
addition to the office lease obligations, the Company has clinical trials and facility build out contractual commitments, and purchase commitments. Future minimum lease payments and
contractual obligations at December 31, 2007 are as follows:

|                       |  | Payments due by period
|---------------------- |  | ----------------------
|
|Operating Leases       |  | $                     
|New Facility Build Out |  |                       
|Clinical Trials        |  |                       
|Purchase Commitments   |  |                       
|                       |  |                       
|                       |  | $                     
|                       |  |                       

Guarantor Arrangements.In certain of its contracts, the Company warrants to its customers that the products it manufactures
conform to the product specifications as in effect at the time of delivery of the product. The Company may also warrant that the products it manufactures do not infringe, violate or breach any U.S.
patent or intellectual property rights, trade secret or other proprietary information of any third party. On occasion, the Company contractually indemnifies its customers against any and all losses
arising out of or in any way connected with any claim or claims of breach of its warranties or any actual or alleged defect in any product caused by the negligence or acts or omissions of the Company.
The Company maintains a products liability insurance policy that limits its exposure. Based on the Company's historical activity in combination with its insurance policy coverage, the Company believes
the estimated fair value of these indemnification agreements is minimal. The Company has no accrued warranties and has no history of claims paid.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

12. Stock Option Plan

Effective January 1, 2006, the Company adopted the provisions of SFAS 123R, which established accounting for equity instruments exchanged for
employee services. The Company estimates the fair value of stock options and stock appreciation rights using the Black-Scholes valuation model. Fair value of restricted stock is measured by the
grant-date price of the Company's shares. Key input assumptions used to estimate the fair value of stock options and stock appreciation rights include the exercise price of the award, the
expected option term, the expected volatility of the Company's stock over the option's expected term, the risk-free interest rate over the option's expected term, and the Company's
expected annual dividend yield. The Company uses historical data on exercise of stock options and other factors to estimate the expected term of share-based awards.
The Company also evaluates forfeitures periodically and adjusts accordingly. The expected volatility assumption is based on the unadjusted historical volatility of the Company's common stock. The
risk-free interest rate assumption is based on U.S. Treasury interest rates at the time of grant. The fair value of each stock option and stock appreciation rights award during 2007, 2006
and 2005 was estimated on the grant date using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following assumptions:

Twelve Months EndedDecember 31,
2007

December 31,
2006

December 31,
2005Risk-free interest rate

3.11%4.80%

4.32%5.03%

3.54%4.53%Expected volatility

56.67%64.11%

63.92%65.82%

68.45%71.38%Expected lives (years)

4

4

4Expected dividend yield

0.00%

0.00%

0.00%


The
Company recorded $911,716 and $1,267,205 of share-based compensation expense for the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively, for stock options, stock
appreciation rights and restricted stock awards. The Company presents the expenses related to stock-based compensation awards in the same expense line items as cash compensation paid to the same
employees. 2007 and 2006 equity awards were granted under the 2003 Stock Option and Incentive Plan approved by the Board of Directors on April 4, 2003. The Company did not recognize
compensation expense for employee share-based awards for the twelve months ended December 31, 2005, when the exercise price of the Company's employee stock awards equaled the market price of
the underlying stock on the date of grant.

The
Company had previously adopted the provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123, "Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation," ("SFAS 123"), as
amended by SFAS No. 148, "Accounting for Stock-Based CompensationTransition and Disclosure" through disclosure only. The following table illustrates the effects on net income and
earnings per share for the twelve months ended

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

12. Stock Option Plan (Continued)

December 31,
2005 as if the Company had applied the fair value recognition provisions of SFAS 123 to share-based employee awards.

Net incomeAs reported

$
5,892,538Add: Stock-based employee compensation expense included in reported net income


Deduct: Total stock-based employee compensation under the fair-value-based method for all awards, net of tax


(697,191
)Proforma net income

$
5,195,347Basic net income per shareAs reported

$
0.57Proforma

$
0.50Diluted net income per shareAs reported

$
0.52Proforma

$
0.45


The
Company had reserved 3,485,000 shares of common stock for the grant of stock options to employees, directors, consultants and advisors under the Anika Therapeutics, Inc. 1993
Stock Option Plan, as amended (the "1993 Plan"). In addition, the Company also established the Directors' Stock Option Plan (the "Directors' Plan") and reserved 40,000 shares of the Company's common
stock for issuance to the Board of Directors. On March 3, 2003, the 1993 Plan expired in accordance with its
terms and approximately 662,000 shares reserved under the plan were released. On April 4, 2003 the Board of Directors approved the 2003 Anika Therapeutics, Inc. Stock Option and
Incentive Plan (the "2003 Plan"). The Company has reserved 1,500,000 shares of common stock for grant of stock options to employees, directors, consultants and advisors under the 2003 Plan, which was
approved by stockholders on June 4, 2003. The Company issues new shares upon share option exercise from its authorized shares. Stock-based awards are granted with an exercise price equal to the
market price of the Company's stock on the date of grant. Awards contain service conditions and generally vest over 4 years with 25% of the shares vesting on each of the four anniversary dates
from the grant date. Awards have 10-year contractual terms.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

12. Stock Option Plan (Continued)

Combined
stock options and stock appreciation rights activity under the three plans is summarized as follows for the years end December 31, 2007, 2006, and 2005:

|                                                             |           | 2007      |          | 2006 |      | 2005 
|------------------------------------------------------------ | --------- | --------- | -------- | ---- | ---- | -----
|
|Outstanding at beginning of year                             |           | 1,547,412 |          | $    | 6.39 |      
|                                                             | Granted   |           | 115,000  |      | $    | 19.22
|                                                             | Cancelled |           | (134,714 | )    | $    | 10.83
|                                                             | Expired   |           | (3,295   | )    | $    | 12.06
|                                                             | Exercised |           | (430,924 | )    | $    | 4.48 
|                                                             |           |           |          |      |      |      
|Outstanding at end of year                                   |           | 1,093,479 |          | $    | 7.93 |      
|                                                             |           |           |          |      |      |      
|Options exercisable at end of year                           |           | 772,154   |          | $    | 5.43 |      
|Weighted average fair value of options granted at fair value |           |           |          | $    | 9.31 |      

The
restricted stock activity for the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006 is as follows:

2007

2006Number of
Shares

Weighted
Average
Grant Date
Fair Value

Number of
Shares

Weighted
Average
Grant Date
Fair ValueNonvested at beginning of year

23,900

$
11.80




Granted

200

$
13.09

27,200

$
11.65Cancelled

(1,100
)
$
11.86

(3,300
)
$
10.51Vested

(5,775
)
$
11.78




Expired









Nonvested at end of year

17,225

$
11.82

23,900

$
11.80


The
aggregate intrinsic value of stock options and stock appreciation rights fully vested at December 31, 2007 and 2006 was $7,042,267 and $8,921,023, respectively. The aggregate
intrinsic value of stock options and stock appreciation rights outstanding at December 31, 2007 and 2006, was $7,797,706 and $10,653,459, respectively. The total intrinsic value of options and
stock appreciation rights exercised was $4,204,142, $2,130,816, and $2,880,654 for the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005, respectively. The total fair value of options and stock
appreciation rights vested during the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005 was $889,256, $1,125,195 and $716,757 respectively. Total tax benefits realized from stock option exercises
were $744,978, $505,931 and $1,080,613 for the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005, respectively. The Company received $1,882,611, $1,219,474 and $556,191 for exercises of stock
options during the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005, respectively. There are 596,249 options available for future grant at December 31, 2007.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

12. Stock Option Plan (Continued)

The
following table summarizes significant ranges of outstanding options and stock appreciation rights under the three plans at December 31, 2007:

|              |  | Options Outstanding |  | Options Exercisable
|------------- |  | ------------------- |  | -------------------
|
|$0.90$1.05   |  | 155,213             |  | 4.49               
|$1.06$4.75   |  | 181,263             |  | 3.23               
|$4.76$9.21   |  | 215,400             |  | 3.13               
|$9.22$10.69  |  | 238,303             |  | 6.64               
|$10.70$21.21 |  | 303,300             |  | 8.75               
|              |  |                     |  |                    
|              |  | 1,093,479           |  | 5.66               
|              |  |                     |  |                    

As
of December 31, 2007, the weighted average fair value per share for options and stock appreciation rights for shares outstanding and vested were $4.53 and $3.46, respectively.
As of December 31, 2007, there was approximately $2,489,279, net of forfeiture assumptions, of total unrecognized compensation cost related to nonvested share-based compensation arrangements
granted under the Company's stock plans. That cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 2.6 years.

13. Shareholder Rights Plan

On April 6, 1998, the Board of Directors adopted a shareholder rights agreement (the "Rights Plan") which was subsequently amended as of November 5,
2002. In connection with the adoption of the Rights Plan, the Board of Directors declared a dividend distribution of one preferred stock purchase right (a "Right") for each outstanding share of common
stock to stockholders of record as of the close of business on April 23, 1998. Currently, these Rights are not exercisable and trade with the shares of the Company's Common Stock.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

13. Shareholder Rights Plan (Continued)

Under the Rights Plan, the Rights generally become exercisable if: (1) a person becomes an "Acquiring Person" by acquiring 15% or more of the Company's
Common Stock, (2) a person commences a tender offer that would result in that person owning 15% or more of the Company's Common Stock, or (3) the Board of Directors deems a person to be
an "Adverse Person," as defined under the Rights Plan. In the event that a person becomes an "Acquiring Person," or an "Adverse Person," each holder of a Right (other than the Acquiring Person or
Adverse Person) would be entitled to acquire such number of units of preferred stock (which are equivalent to shares of the Company's Common Stock) having a value of twice the exercise price of the
Right. If, after any such event, the Company enters into a merger or other business combination transaction with another entity, each holder of a Right would
then be entitled to purchase, at the then-current exercise price, shares of the acquiring company's common stock having a value of twice the exercise price of the Right. The current
exercise price per Right is $45.00.

The
Rights will expire at the close of business on April 6, 2008 (the "Expiration Date"), unless previously redeemed or exchanged by the Company as described below. The Rights may
be redeemed in whole, but not in part, at a price of $0.01 per Right (payable in cash, shares of the Company's Common Stock or other consideration deemed appropriate by the Board of Directors) by the
Board of Directors only until the earlier of (1) the time at which any person becomes an "Acquiring Person" or an "Adverse Person", or (2) the Expiration Date. At any time after any
person becomes an "Acquiring Person" or an "Adverse Person", the Board of Directors may, at its option, exchange all or any part of the then outstanding and exercisable Rights for shares of the
Company's Common Stock at an exchange ratio specified in the Rights Plan. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Board of Directors generally will not be empowered to affect such exchange at any time
after any person becomes the beneficial owner of 50% or more of the Company's Common Stock.

Until
a Right is exercised, the holder will have no rights as a stockholder of the Company (beyond those as an existing stockholder), including the right to vote or to receive dividends.

In
connection with the establishment of the Rights Plan, the Board of Directors approved the creation of Preferred Stock of the Company designated as Series B Junior Participating
Cumulative Preferred Stock with a par value of $0.01 per share. The Board also reserved 150,000 shares of preferred stock for issuance upon exercise of the Rights.

14. Employee Benefit Plan

Employees are eligible to participate in the Company's 401(k) savings plan. Employees may elect to contribute a percentage of their compensation to the plan, and
the Company will make matching contributions up to a limit of 5% of an employee's compensation. In addition, the Company may make annual discretionary contributions. For the years ended
December 31, 2007, 2006, and 2005, the Company made matching contributions of $241,982, $223,185 and $202,081 respectively.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

15. Revenue by Product Group, by Significant Customer and by Geographic Region

Product revenue by product group is as follows:

Years Ended December 31,2007

2006

2005Ophthalmic Products

$
10,517,156

$
10,748,765

$
10,521,914ORTHOVISC


13,602,494


11,340,433


7,938,333HYVISC


2,370,898


1,820,617


2,073,642Others


414,552


43,470


$
26,905,100

$
23,953,285

$
20,533,889


Product
revenue by significant customers as a percent of product revenues is as follows:

Percent of Product Revenue
Years Ended December 31,2007

2006

2005Bausch & Lomb Incorporated

35.4
%
40.8
%
45.6
%Depuy Mitek / Ortho Biotech

37.4
%
21.8
%
8.0
%Pharmaren AG / Biomeks

6.1
%
16.7
%
23.2
%Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica

8.8
%
7.6
%
10.1
%87.7
%
86.9
%
86.9
%


Revenues
by geographic location in total and as a percentage of total revenues are as follows:

|                     |       | Years Ended December 31, |           
|-------------------- | ----- | ------------------------ | ----------
|
|
|Geographic location: |       |                          |           
|United States        |       | $                        | 22,759,765
|Europe               |       |                          | 5,462,266 
|Turkey               |       |                          | 1,666,696 
|Other                |       |                          | 941,094   
|                     |       |                          |           
|                     | Total |                          | $         
|                     |       |                          |           

The
Company recorded licensing, milestone and contract revenue of $3,924,721, $2,887,329 and $9,300,723 for the year ended December 31, 2007, 2006, and 2005, respectively.
Substantially all licensing, milestone and contract revenue was derived in the United States for 2006 and 2005. In 2007, approximately $1,200,000 of milestone revenue was derived in Europe.

16. Income Taxes

Income tax expense was $2,652,840, $2,924,006 and $3,899,104 for the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006, and 2005, respectively. Prepaid taxes of $693,661
was included in the prepaid expenses at December 31, 2007.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

16. Income Taxes (Continued)

The
components of the provision for income taxes are as follows:

Years Ended December 31,2007

2006

2005Current:Federal

$
1,792,556

$
1,991,829

$
1,787,165State


163,768


272,201


200,9151,956,324


2,264,030


1,988,080Deferred:Federal


849,573


580,694


1,298,303State


(153,057
)

79,282


612,721696,516


659,976


1,911,024Tax expense

$
2,652,840

$
2,924,006

$
3,899,104


The
Company receives a tax deduction upon the exercise of nonqualified stock options and disqualifying dispositions by employees for the difference between the exercise price and the
market price of the underlying common stock on the date of exercise. The benefit of the related tax deduction in the amounts of $643,351, $505,931 and $1,080,613 were not recorded through the tax
provision; rather, they were credited directly to additional paid in capital in 2007, 2006 and 2005, respectively.

The
Company's effective tax rate varied from the U.S. federal statutory rate due, principally, to a state investment tax credit as a result of the new facility project, a domestic
manufacturing deduction, state and federal research and development credits, and the tax benefits realized from disqualifying events related to incentive stock option exercises during the period. A
reconciliation of the U.S. federal statutory tax rate to the effective tax rate for the periods ending December 31 is as follows:

Years ended December 31,2007

2006

2005Computed expected tax expense

34.0
%
34.0
%
34.0
%State tax expense (net of federal benefit)

4.2
%
3.8
%
4.3
%State deferred tax assets rate change





4.5
%Permanent items, including nondeductible expenses

(1.1
)%
1.8
%
(0.9
)%State investment tax credit

(3.9
)%


Federal and state research and development, and other credits

(2.4
)%
(1.6
)%
(1.4
)%Other

(0.3
)%
0.8
%
(0.7
)%Tax expense

30.5
%
38.8
%
39.8
%


The
Company records a deferred tax asset or liability based on the difference between the financial statement and tax bases of assets and liabilities, as measured by the enacted tax
rates assumed to be in

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

16. Income Taxes (Continued)

effect
when these differences reverse. The approximate income tax effect of each type of temporary difference and carryforward is as follows:

Years ended December 31,2007

2006Deferred tax assets:Depreciation

$
480,106

$
755,442FAS 123R expense


474,670


248,680Accrued expenses and other


622,210


257,490Inventory reserve


35,443


23,336Deferred revenue


6,300,645


7,324,642Deferred tax asset

$
7,913,074

$
8,609,590


As
of December 31, 2007 and 2006, management determined that it is more likely than not that the deferred tax assets will be realized and, therefore, a valuation allowance has not
been recorded. The Company has investment tax and research and development credits which will begin to expire in 2010 and 2023, respectively.

In
2004, the Company achieved milestones under the JNJ Agreement and received payments totaling $27,000,000 which the Company recognized as taxable income in 2004. In accordance with the
Company's revenue recognition policy, for financial statement purposes, the milestone payments totaling $27,000,000 were deferred and are being recognized ratably over the expected
ten-year term of the JNJ Agreement. The Company recorded a deferred tax asset of approximately $6,300,000 representing the approximate income tax effect of the timing difference of revenue
recognition for financial statement purposes and for tax purposes related to these milestone payments as of December 31, 2007.

The
Company adopted the provisions of FIN 48 on January 1, 2007. As a result of the implementation of FIN 48, the Company recognized no adjustment in the liability
for unrecognized income tax benefits. The Company recognizes interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions in income tax
expense, which was immaterial as of January 1, 2007 and December 31, 2007. Total amount of unrecognized tax benefits that would affect our effective tax rate if recognized is $203,954 as
of December 31, 2007 and $228,938 as of January 1, 2007. Our U.S. federal income tax returns for the years 2005 and 2006 remain subject to examination, and our state income tax returns
for all years through 2006 remain subject to examination.

A
reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax benefits is as follows:

Unrecognized tax benefits at January 1, 2007

$
228,938Gross increases for tax positions of prior years


34,211Gross increases for tax positions of current year


69,206Settlements


(128,401
)Lapse of status of limitations


Unrecognized tax benefits at December 31, 2007

$
203,954


The
Company has a pending Massachusetts Department of Revenue ("DoR") audit related to its 2004 and 2005 tax returns. It is expected that the outcome of the DoR audit will not be
material to the Company's financial statements.

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Anika Therapeutics, Inc. and Subsidiary

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

17. Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited)

|Year 2007                       |                                   | Quarter ended
December 31, |           | Quarter ended
September 30, |   | Quarter ended
June 30, |            | Quarter ended
March 31,
|------------------------------- | --------------------------------- | -------------------------- | --------- | --------------------------- | - | ---------------------- | ---------- | -----------------------
|Product revenue                 |                                   | $                          | 7,915,967 |                             | $ | 7,283,129              |            | $                      
|Total revenue                   |                                   |                            | 9,626,833 |                             |   | 7,965,380              |            |                        
|Cost of product revenue         |                                   |                            | 3,225,979 |                             |   | 3,138,307              |            |                        
|Gross profit on product revenue |                                   |                            | 4,689,988 |                             |   | 4,144,822              |            |                        
|Net income                      |                                   | $                          | 1,673,396 |                             | $ | 1,796,230              |            | $                      
|Per common share information    |                                   |                            |           |                             |   |                        |            |                        
|                                | Basic net income per share        |                            | $         | 0.15                        |   | $                      | 0.16       |                        
|                                | Basic common shares outstanding   |                            |           | 11,177,521                  |   |                        | 11,152,686 |                        
|                                | Diluted net income per share      |                            | $         | 0.15                        |   | $                      | 0.16       |                        
|                                | Diluted common shares outstanding |                            |           | 11,511,862                  |   |                        | 11,568,074 |                        

|
|

|Year 2006                       |                                   | Quarter ended
December 31, |           | Quarter ended
September 30, |   | Quarter ended
June 30, |            | Quarter ended
March 31,
|------------------------------- | --------------------------------- | -------------------------- | --------- | --------------------------- | - | ---------------------- | ---------- | -----------------------
|Product revenue                 |                                   | $                          | 5,077,561 |                             | $ | 5,494,407              |            | $                      
|Total revenue                   |                                   |                            | 5,888,956 |                             |   | 6,200,657              |            |                        
|Cost of product revenue         |                                   |                            | 3,054,111 |                             |   | 2,125,028              |            |                        
|Gross profit on product revenue |                                   |                            | 2,023,450 |                             |   | 3,369,379              |            |                        
|Net income                      |                                   | $                          | 1,046,762 |                             | $ | 1,324,640              |            | $                      
|Per common share information    |                                   |                            |           |                             |   |                        |            |                        
|                                | Basic net income per share        |                            | $         | 0.10                        |   | $                      | 0.12       |                        
|                                | Basic common shares outstanding   |                            |           | 10,745,819                  |   |                        | 10,676,943 |                        
|                                | Diluted net income per share      |                            | $         | 0.09                        |   | $                      | 0.12       |                        
|                                | Diluted common shares outstanding |                            |           | 11,196,213                  |   |                        | 11,130,225 |                        

18. Subsequent Event

On January 31, 2008, the Company entered into an unsecured Credit Agreement (the "Agreement"), among the Company, as borrower, Anika
Securities, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, as guarantor, and Bank of America, N.A, as administrative agent ("Bank of America"). Pursuant to the terms of the Agreement, our
lender has agreed to provide the Company with an unsecured revolving credit facility pursuant to which the lender will make periodic loans to the Company through December 31, 2008 of up to a
maximum principal amount at any time outstanding of $16,000,000. On December 31, 2008, all outstanding revolving credit loans will convert into a term loan with quarterly
principal payments and a maturity date of December 31, 2015. Interest on revolving credit loans and term loans will be payable at a rate based upon (at the Company's election) either Bank of
America's prime rate or LIBOR plus 75 basis points. The Agreement contains customary representations and warranties of the Company, affirmative and negative covenants regarding the Company's
operations, financial covenants regarding the maintenance by the Company of a specified quick ratio and consolidated fixed charge coverage ratio, and events of default.

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ITEM 9.    CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE

None.

ITEM 9A.    CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES



As
required by Rule 13a-15 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("Exchange Act"), we carried out an evaluation under the supervision and with the participation of
the our management, including our chief executive officer and chief financial officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the
period covered by this report. Based upon that evaluation, the chief executive officer and principal financial officer have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures are effective to
ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in reports we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in
Securities and Exchange Commission rules and forms. Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed
by the Company in the reports it files or submits under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to the Company's management, including our chief executive officer and chief financial officer,
or persons performing similar functions, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. On an on-going basis, we review and document our disclosure controls and
procedures, and our internal control over financial reporting, and may from time to time make changes aimed at enhancing their effectiveness and to ensure that our systems evolve with our business.



There
were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2007 that have materially affected, or that are reasonably likely to
materially affect, our internal controls over financial reporting.

Management's Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting as defined in Rules 13a-15(f)
and 15d-15(f) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Our internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of
financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.

Because
of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting can provide only reasonable assurance and may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any
evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or
procedures may deteriorate.

Our
management assessed the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2007. In making this assessment, management used the criteria set
forth by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission ("COSO") inInternal ControlIntegrated Framework.

Based
on our assessment and those criteria, our management believes that the Company maintained effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2007.

The
effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2007 has been audited by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, an independent registered public
accounting firm, as stated in their report which is included herein.

ITEM 9B.    OTHER INFORMATION

None.

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PART III

ITEM 10.    DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

The information required by Item 10 is hereby incorporated by reference to the Registrant's Proxy Statement (the "Proxy Statement") for the Annual Meeting
of Stockholders to be held on June 3, 2008.

ITEM 11.    EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

The information required by Item 11 is hereby incorporated by reference to the Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held on
June 3, 2008.

ITEM 12.    SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS

The information required by Item 12 is hereby incorporated by reference to the Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held on
June 3, 2008. and Item 5 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K under the heading "Equity Compensation Plan Information."

ITEM 13.    CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE

The information required by Item 13 is hereby incorporated by reference to the Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held on
June 3, 2008.

ITEM 14.    PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING FEES AND SERVICES

The information required by Item 14 is hereby incorporated by reference to the Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held on
June 3, 2008.

PART IV

ITEM 15.    EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

43Consolidated Balance Sheets

44Consolidated Statements of Operations

45Consolidated Statements of Stockholder's Equity

46Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

47Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

48-66




Schedules
have been omitted as all required information has been disclosed in the financial statements and related footnotes.

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The
list of Exhibits filed as a part of this Annual Report on Form 10-K are set forth on the Exhibit Index (b) below.

|(b) Exhibit No.                                         |       | Description
|------------------------------------------------------- | ----- | -----------
|(3) Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws:              
|                                                        | 3.1   |            
|                                                        | 3.2   |            
|                                                        | 3.3   |            
|                                                        | 3.4   |            
|                                                        | 3.5   |            
|                                                        | 3.6   |            
|(4) Instruments Defining the Rights of Security Holders
|                                                        | 4.1   |            
|                                                        | 4.2   |            
|(10) Material Contracts                                
|                                                        | 10.1 |            
|                                                        | 10.2  |            

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| | 10.3    |  | First Amendment to Lease dated December 11, 1997 between the Company and Cummings Properties, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.9 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year
ended December 31, 2000 (File no. 001-14027), filed with the Securities Exchange Commission on April 2, 2001.                                                                        
| | ------- |  | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
| | 10.4    |  | Extension of Lease dated March 23, 1998 between the Company and Cummings Properties, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.10 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended
December 31, 2000 (File no. 001-14027), filed with the Securities Exchange Commission on April 2, 2001.                                                                                
| | 10.5    |  | Second Amendment to Lease dated September 27, 1999 between the Company and Cummings Properties, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.11 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal
year ended December 31, 2000 (File no. 001-14027), filed with the Securities Exchange Commission on April 2, 2001.                                                                     
| | 10.6    |  | Lease dated July 9, 1999 between the Company and Cummings Properties, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.12 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31,
 2000 (File no. 001-14027), filed with the Securities Exchange Commission on April 2, 2001.                                                                                              
| | 10.7    |  | Letter Agreement dated April 15, 1998 between the Company and Charles H. Sherwood, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period
ended June 30, 2000 (File no. 001-14027), filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 14, 2000.                                                                         
| | 10.8    |  | Non-Disclosure and Non-Competition Agreement dated May 4, 1998 between the Company and Charles H. Sherwood, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.26 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for
the fiscal year ended December 31, 2000 (File no. 001-14027), filed with the Securities Exchange Commission on April 2, 2001.                                                         
| | 10.9    |  | Stipulation and Agreement of Compromise, Settlement and Release dated May 25, 2001 in connection with In Re Anika Therapeutics, Inc. Securities Litigation, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.2
to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2001 (File no. 001-14027), filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 14, 2001.
| | 10.10   |  | Amendment to Lease #3 dated November 1, 2001 by and between the Company and Cummings Properties, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the
quarterly period ended September 30, 2001 (File no. 001-14027), filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 14, 2001.                                                    
| | 10.11  |  | Amended and Restated Change in Control, Bonus and Severance Agreement dated July 8, 2002 by and between the Company and Charles H. Sherwood incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the Company's
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2002 (File no. 001-14027), filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 14, 2002.                
| | 10.12   |  | Lease Extension dated October 8, 2003 by and between the Company and Cummings Properties, LLC, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.36 to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the
quarterly period ended September 30, 2003 (File no. 001-14027), filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 14, 2003.                                                     
| | **10.13 |  | License Agreement dated as of December 20, 2003 by and between the Company and Ortho Biotech Products, L.P., incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.38 to the Company's Annual Report on
Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2003 (File no. 001-14027), filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 30, 2004.                                                          
| | **10.14 |  | Supply Agreement dated as of December 15, 2004 by and between the Company and Bausch & Lomb, Incorporated, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.43 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for
the fiscal year ended December 31, 2004 (File no. 001-14027), filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 16, 2005.                                                            

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| | 10.15  |  | Letter Agreement dated June 28, 2005, as amended, by and between the Company and Kevin W. Quinlan, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K (File
no. 001-14027), filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 12, 2005.                                                                            
| | ------- |  | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
| | 10.16  |  | Change in Control, Bonus and Severance Agreement, dated as of July 11, 2005, by and between the Company and Kevin W. Quinlan, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company's Current Report on
Form 8-K (File no. 001-14027), filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 12, 2005.                                                 
| | 10.17  |  | 2003 Stock Option and Incentive Plan, as amended, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit A of the Company's Proxy Statement (File no. 001-14027), filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on
April 30, 2003.                                                                                                                                          
| | 10.18  |  | First Amendment to the Company's 2003 Stock Option and Incentive Plan, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.9 of the Company's Form S-8 (File no. 333-110326), filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission on November 7, 2003.                                                                                                                       
| | 10.19  |  | Form of Incentive Stock Option Agreement under the Company's 2003 Stock Option and Incentive Plan, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K (File
no. 001-14027), filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on October 5, 2004.                                                                          
| | 10.20  |  | Form of Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreement under the Company's 2003 Stock Option and Incentive Plan, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K (File
no. 001-14027), filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on October 5, 2004.                                                                      
| | 10.21  |  | Form of Stock Appreciation Right Agreement for Employees under the Company's 2003 Stock Option and Incentive Plan, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q
for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2006 (File no. 001-14027), filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 9, 2006.             
| | 10.22  |  | Form of Stock Appreciation Right Agreement for Non-Employee Directors under the Company's 2003 Stock Option and Incentive Plan, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company's Quarterly Report on
Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2006 (File no. 001-14027), filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 9, 2006.
| | 10.23   |  | Lease dated January 3, 2007, between the Company and Farley White Wiggins, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K (File no. 001-14027), filed with
the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 10, 2007.                                                                                                 
| | 10.24   |  | Credit Agreement among Anika Therapeutics, Inc., Anika Securities, Inc., the lenders party thereto and Bank of America, N.A., dated as of January 31, 2008, incorporated herein by reference to
Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K (File no. 001-14027), filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 6, 2007.                
| | 10.25  |  | Anika Therapeutic, Inc. Senior Executive Incentive Compensation Plan, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K (File no. 001-14027), filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission on February 6, 2007.                                                                                                      
| | 10.26  |  | Form of Performance Share Award Agreement under Anika Therapeutic, Inc.'s 2003 Stock Option and Incentive Plan, as amended, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Company's Current Report on
Form 8-K (File no. 001-14027), filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 6, 2007.                                                
| | *10.27 |  | Form of Restricted Stock Agreement for Employees under the Company's 2003 Stock Option and Incentive Plan.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           
| | *10.28 |  | Anika Therapeutics, Inc. Non-Employee Director Compensation Policy                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

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|(11) Statement Regarding the Computation of Per Share Earnings
|--------------------------------------------------------------
|                                                              
|(21) Subsidiaries of the Registrant                           
|                                                              
|(23) Consent of Experts                                       
|                                                              
|(31) Consents                                                 
|                                                              
|                                                              
|                                                              
|(99) Additional Exhibits                                      
|                                                              

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be
signed on its behalf by the undersigned.

|                     |  | ANIKA THERAPEUTICS, INC.
|-------------------- |  | ------------------------
|Date: March 12, 2008 |  | By:                     

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the
capacities and on the dates indicated.

|Signature                                               |  | Title                                                              |  | Date          
|------------------------------------------------------- |  | ------------------------------------------------------------------ |  | --------------
|                                                        |  |                                                                    |  |               
|/s/CHARLES H. SHERWOOD, PH.D.Charles H. Sherwood, Ph.D. |  | Chief Executive Officer and Director (Principal Executive Officer) |  | March 12, 2008
|/s/KEVIN W. QUINLANKevin W. Quinlan                     |  | Chief Financial Officer (Principal Accounting Officer)             |  | March 12, 2008
|/s/JOSEPH L. BOWER                                      |  |                                                                    |  |               
|Joseph L. Bower                                         |  | Director                                                           |  | March 12, 2008
|/s/EUGENE A. DAVIDSON, PH.D.                            |  |                                                                    |  |               
|Eugene A. Davidson, Ph.D.                               |  | Director                                                           |  | March 12, 2008
|/s/RAYMOND J. LAND                                      |  |                                                                    |  |               
|Raymond J. Land                                         |  | Director                                                           |  | March 12, 2008
|/s/JOHN C. MORAN                                        |  |                                                                    |  |               
|John C. Moran                                           |  | Director                                                           |  | March 12, 2008
|/s/STEVEN E. WHEELER                                    |  |                                                                    |  |               
|Steven E. Wheeler                                       |  | Director                                                           |  | March 12, 2008

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