NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J., Jan. 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Johnson & Johnson today announced record sales of $13.7 billion for the fourth quarter of 2006, an increase of 8.5% as compared to the fourth quarter of 2005. Operational growth was 6.2% with a positive currency impact of 2.3%. Domestic sales were up 6.4%, while international sales increased 11.2%, reflecting operational growth of 6.0% and a positive currency impact of 5.2%. Worldwide sales for the year 2006 were $53.3 billion, an increase of 5.6% over 2005, increasing operationally by 5.3% with currency contributing .3%.
Net earnings and diluted earnings per share for the fourth quarter of 2006 were $2.2 billion and $.74 respectively. Net earnings for the fourth quarter of 2006 included an after-tax charge for in-process research and development of $217 million associated with the acquisition of Pfizer Consumer Healthcare. Excluding this charge, 2006 fourth-quarter net earnings were $2.4 billion and earnings per share were $.81, representing increases of 13.5% and 15.7%, respectively, as compared with the same period in 2005.*
Net earnings and diluted earnings per share for the year, as reported, were $11.1 billion and $3.73, increases of 9.9% and 11.3%, respectively, as compared with 2005. Full-year 2006 net earnings included after-tax charges for in-process research and development of $448 million and an after-tax gain of $368 million associated with the termination of the Guidant acquisition agreement. Full-year 2005 net earnings included after-tax charges for in- process research and development of $359 million and a gain of $225 million for a tax adjustment associated with a technical correction made to the American Jobs Creation Act. Excluding these items, net earnings for the year were $11.1 billion and earnings per share were $3.76, representing increases of 9.2% and 10.9%, respectively, as compared with the same period in 2005.*
“Johnson & Johnson had a solid year in 2006, delivering double-digit growth in earnings per share while continuing to invest in building our businesses for the future,” said William C. Weldon, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “We’re very excited about the completion of the Pfizer Consumer Healthcare acquisition, which not only brings to Johnson & Johnson some of the world’s premier consumer brands, but also builds upon our broad base in human health care.”
Worldwide, the Medical Devices and Diagnostics segment achieved annual sales of $20.3 billion in 2006, representing an increase over the prior year of 6.2% with operational growth of 6.4% and a negative currency impact of .2%. Domestic sales increased 6.5%, while international sales increased 5.9% (6.2% from operations less .3% from negative currency).
Primary contributors to the operational growth included Ethicon Endo- Surgery’s minimally invasive products; DePuy’s orthopaedic joint reconstruction, sports medicine and trauma businesses; Vistakon’s disposable contact lenses, and LifeScan’s blood glucose monitoring and insulin delivery products.
During the quarter, the Company announced that it had entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Conor Medsystems, Inc., a cardiovascular device company with a unique controlled drug delivery technology. The Company also received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the first blood-screening test for Chagas’ disease, a tropical, parasitic disease.
Worldwide Pharmaceutical sales of $23.3 billion for the full-year 2006 represented an increase of 4.2% versus the prior year with operational growth of 3.9% and a positive impact from currency of .3%. Domestic sales increased 4.2%, while international sales also increased 4.2% (3.4% from operations and .8% from currency).
Sales growth reflects the strong performance of RISPERDAL, an antipsychotic medication; REMICADE, a biologic approved for the treatment of a number of Immune Mediated Inflammatory Diseases; TOPAMAX, an antiepileptic and a treatment for the prevention of migraine headaches; VELCADE, a treatment for multiple myeloma, and CONCERTA, a treatment for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
During the quarter, the Company received approval from the FDA for INVEGA (paliperidone) Extended-Release Tablets, a new atypical antipsychotic for the treatment of schizophrenia. The Company also submitted a new drug application to the FDA for doripenem, an antibiotic for the treatment of complicated intra-abdominal and complicated urinary tract infections. In addition, the Company submitted a supplemental new drug application for DOXIL (doxorubicin HCl liposome injection) as combination therapy with VELCADE (bortezomib) to treat patients with multiple myeloma who have received at least one prior therapy.
Worldwide Consumer segment annual sales in 2006 were $9.8 billion, an increase of 7.5% over the prior year with operational growth of 6.4% and a positive impact from currency of 1.1%. Domestic sales increased 3.8%, while international sales increased 10.9% (8.7% from operations and 2.2% from currency).
Sales results reflect growth in the skin care lines of AVEENO, JOHNSON’s adult skin products, CLEAN & CLEAR, as well as sun care and products from the acquisition of Group Vendome. Strong growth in Baby & Child Care products also contributed to the results.
Late in the quarter, the Company announced the completion of the acquisition of Pfizer Consumer Healthcare, creating the world’s premier consumer health care company.
Johnson & Johnson is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly based manufacturer of health care products, as well as a provider of related services, for the consumer, pharmaceutical, and medical devices and diagnostics markets. The more than 200 Johnson & Johnson operating companies employ approximately 122,000 men and women and sell products throughout the world.
* Net earnings and diluted earnings per share excluding in-process research and development charges, the gain associated with the termination of the Guidant acquisition agreement, and a tax adjustment associated with a technical correction made to the American Jobs Creation Act are non-GAAP financial measures and should not be considered replacements for GAAP results. For a reconciliation of these non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures, see the accompanying tables to this release. NOTE TO INVESTORS
Johnson & Johnson will conduct a meeting with financial analysts to discuss this news release today at 8:30 a.m., Eastern Standard Time. A simultaneous webcast of the meeting for interested investors and others may be accessed by visiting the Johnson & Johnson website at www.jnj.com. A webcast and podcast replay will be available approximately two hours after the live webcast by visiting www.jnj.com and clicking on “Webcasts/Presentations” in the Investor Relations section.
(This press release contains “forward-looking statements” as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based on current expectations of future events. If underlying assumptions prove inaccurate or unknown risks or uncertainties materialize, actual results could vary materially from the Company’s expectations and projections. Risks and uncertainties include general industry conditions and competition; economic conditions, such as interest rate and currency exchange rate fluctuations; technological advances and patents attained by competitors; challenges inherent in new product development, including obtaining regulatory approvals; domestic and foreign health care reforms and governmental laws and regulations; and trends toward health care cost containment. A further list and description of these risks, uncertainties and other factors can be found in Exhibit 99 of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 1, 2006. Copies of this Form 10-K, as well as subsequent filings, are available online at www.sec.gov or on request from the Company. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking statements as a result of new information or future events or developments.)
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Johnson & Johnson and Subsidiaries Supplementary Sales Data (Unaudited; Dollars in Millions) FOURTH QUARTER Percent Change 2006 2005 Total Operations Currency Sales to customers by segment of business Consumer U.S. $ 1,182 1,124 5.2 % 5.2 - International 1,383 1,183 16.9 11.1 5.8 2,565 2,307 11.2 8.2 3.0 Pharmaceutical U.S. 3,868 3,573 8.3 8.3 - International 2,082 1,909 9.1 3.5 5.6 5,950 5,482 8.5 6.6 1.9 Med Devices & Diagnostics U.S. 2,491 2,390 4.2 4.2 - International 2,676 2,431 10.1 5.4 4.7 5,167 4,821 7.2 4.8 2.4 U.S. 7,541 7,087 6.4 6.4 - International 6,141 5,523 11.2 6.0 5.2 Worldwide $13,682 12,610 8.5 % 6.2 2.3 Johnson & Johnson and Subsidiaries Supplementary Sales Data (Unaudited; Dollars in Millions) TWELVE MONTHS Percent Change 2006 2005 Total Operations Currency Sales to customers by segment of business Consumer U.S. $ 4,573 4,405 3.8 % 3.8 - International 5,201 4,691 10.9 8.7 2.2 9,774 9,096 7.5 6.4 1.1 Pharmaceutical U.S. 15,092 14,478 4.2 4.2 - International 8,175 7,844 4.2 3.4 0.8 23,267 22,322 4.2 3.9 0.3 Med Devices & Diagnostics U.S. 10,110 9,494 6.5 6.5 - International 10,173 9,602 5.9 6.2 (0.3) 20,283 19,096 6.2 6.4 (0.2) U.S. 29,775 28,377 4.9 4.9 - International 23,549 22,137 6.4 5.8 0.6 Worldwide $53,324 50,514 5.6 % 5.3 0.3 Johnson & Johnson and Subsidiaries Supplementary Sales Data (Unaudited; Dollars in Millions) FOURTH QUARTER Percent Change 2006 2005 Total Operations Currency Sales to customers by geographic area U.S. $ 7,541 7,087 6.4 % 6.4 - Europe 3,322 2,965 12.0 4.1 7.9 Western Hemisphere excluding U.S. 943 828 13.9 11.2 2.7 Asia-Pacific, Africa 1,876 1,730 8.4 6.6 1.8 International 6,141 5,523 11.2 6.0 5.2 Worldwide $13,682 12,610 8.5 % 6.2 2.3 Johnson & Johnson and Subsidiaries Supplementary Sales Data (Unaudited; Dollars in Millions) TWELVE MONTHS Percent Change 2006 2005 Total Operations Currency Sales to customers by geographic area U.S. $29,775 28,377 4.9 % 4.9 - Europe 12,786 12,187 4.9 4.4 0.5 Western Hemisphere excluding U.S. 3,542 3,087 14.7 9.3 5.4 Asia-Pacific, Africa 7,221 6,863 5.2 6.6 (1.4) International 23,549 22,137 6.4 5.8 0.6 Worldwide $53,324 50,514 5.6 % 5.3 0.3 Johnson & Johnson and Subsidiaries (1) Condensed Consolidated Statement of Earnings (Unaudited; in Millions Except Per Share Figures) FOURTH QUARTER 2006 2005 Percent Percent Percent to to Increase Amount Sales Amount Sales (Decrease) Sales to customers $ 13,682 100.0 $12,610 100.0 8.5 Cost of products sold 4,007 29.3 3,638 28.9 10.1 Selling, marketing and administrative expenses 4,696 34.3 4,645 36.8 1.1 Research expense 2,046 15.0 2,014 16.0 1.6 In-process research & development 320 2.3 9 0.1 Interest (income)expense, net (195) (1.4) (169) (1.4) Other (income)expense, net 100 0.7 (30) (0.2) Earnings before provision for taxes on income 2,708 19.8 2,503 19.8 8.2 Provision for taxes on income 540 4.0 408 3.2 32.4 Net earnings $ 2,168 15.8 $ 2,095 16.6 3.5 Net earnings per share (Diluted) $ 0.74 $ 0.70 5.7 Average shares outstanding (Diluted) 2,930.7 3,013.5 Effective tax rate 19.9 % 16.3 % Adjusted earnings before provision for taxes and net earnings Earnings before provision for taxes on income $ 3,028(2) 22.1 $ 2,512(3) 19.9 20.5 Net earnings $ 2,385(2) 17.4 $ 2,101(3) 16.7 13.5 Net earnings per share (Diluted) $ 0.81(2) $ 0.70(3) 15.7 Effective tax rate 21.2% 16.4% (1) The company has adopted SFAS No. 123 (R), Share Based Payment, applying the modified retrospective transition method. Previously reported financial statements have been restated accordingly. (2) The difference between as reported earnings before provision for taxes on income and net earnings and net earnings per share (diluted) and adjusted earnings before provision for taxes on income and net earnings and net earnings per share (diluted) is the exclusion of IPR&D charges of $320 million, $217 million, and $0.07 per share, respectively. (3) The difference between as reported earnings before provision for taxes on income and net earnings and adjusted earnings before provision for taxes on income and net earnings is IPR&D charges of $9 million and $6 million, respectively. Johnson & Johnson and Subsidiaries (1) Condensed Consolidated Statement of Earnings (Unaudited; in Millions Except Per Share Figures) TWELVE MONTHS 2006 2005 Percent Percent Percent to to Increase Amount Sales Amount Sales (Decrease) Sales to customers $53,324 100.0 $50,514 100.0 5.6 Cost of products sold 15,057 28.2 14,010 27.7 7.5 Selling, marketing and administrative expenses 17,433 32.7 17,211 34.1 1.3 Research expense 7,125 13.4 6,462 12.8 10.3 In-process research & development 559 1.0 362 0.7 Interest (income)expense, net (766) (1.4) (433) (0.9) Other (income)expense, net (671) (1.3) (214) (0.4) Earnings before provision for taxes on income 14,587 27.4 13,116 26.0 11.2 Provision for taxes on income 3,534 6.7 3,056 6.1 15.6 Net earnings $11,053 20.7 $10,060 19.9 9.9 Net earnings per share (Diluted) $3.73 $3.35 11.3 Average shares outstanding (Diluted) 2,961.0 3,002.8 Effective tax rate 24.2 % 23.3 % Adjusted earnings before provision for taxes and net earnings Earnings before provision for taxes on income $14,524(2) 27.2 $13,478(3) 26.7 7.8 Net earnings $11,133(2) 20.9 $10,194(3) 20.2 9.2 Net earnings per share (Diluted) $3.76(2) $3.39(3) 10.9 Effective tax rate 23.3% 24.4% (1) The company has adopted SFAS No. 123 (R), Share Based Payment, applying the modified retrospective transition method. Previously reported financial statements have been restated accordingly. (2)The difference between as reported earnings before provision for taxes on income and net earnings and net earnings per share (diluted) and adjusted earnings before provision for taxes on income and net earnings and net earnings per share (diluted) is the exclusion of the Guidant acquisition termination fee of $622 million, $368 million, and $0.12 per share, respectively, and the exclusion of IPR&D charges of $559 million, $448 million, and $0.15 per share, respectively. (3) The difference between as reported earnings before provision for taxes on income, net earnings and net earnings per share (diluted) and adjusted earnings before provision for taxes on income, net earnings and net earnings per share (diluted) is the exclusion of IPR&D charges of $362 million, $359 million, and $0.12 per share, respectively. Adjusted net earnings and net earnings per share (diluted) also exclude a tax gain of $225 million and $0.08 per share, respectively, due to the reversal of a tax liability related to a technical correction associated with the American Jobs Creation Act of 2004.
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