8-K/AEarnings & ResultsExhibits & Filings

BRISTOL MYERS SQUIBB CO 8-K/A Report, Financial Results (May 31, 2007)

Filed May 31, 2007For Securities:BMYCELG-RIBMYMP

Summary

This filing is an amendment (8-K/A) to a previously filed 8-K by Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (BMY), dated April 26, 2007. The amendment, filed on May 31, 2007, revises supplemental financial information that was initially provided. This updated information pertains to the first quarter of 2007 and includes more detailed data on net sales, inventory levels ('months on hand'), and estimated product demand for key segments including International Pharmaceutical, Nutritionals, and Other Health Care. For investors, the primary significance of this amendment lies in the refined data provided for net sales, inventory, and demand. This granular information, presented for various reporting segments and historical periods (as of December 31, 2005, March 31, 2006, December 31, 2006, and March 31, 2007), offers a clearer picture of the company's performance trends and operational efficiency. Investors can use this data to better assess product performance, supply chain management, and the underlying demand for BMY's products.

Key Highlights

  • 1Amendment to a previous 8-K filing to revise supplemental financial data.
  • 2The revision focuses on Q1 2007 results and related supplemental information.
  • 3Includes updated net sales data for key reporting segments.
  • 4Provides 'months on hand' (inventory) information for key products and segments.
  • 5Incorporates estimated demand information for key products and growth drivers.
  • 6Supplemental data covers multiple historical periods for comparative analysis (as of Dec 31, 2005, Mar 31, 2006, Dec 31, 2006, and Mar 31, 2007).
  • 7The revised supplemental information is provided as Exhibit 99.2.

Frequently Asked Questions

This amended 8-K (8-K/A) serves to revise and provide more detailed supplemental financial information that was originally furnished in a press release on April 26, 2007. The company is refining data related to net sales, inventory levels, and estimated product demand for its key business segments.

The revised information includes net sales, 'months on hand' (which represents inventory levels), and estimated demand for key products and growth drivers. This data is broken down by reporting segments such as International Pharmaceutical, Nutritionals, and Other Health Care.

The supplemental data is provided as of March 31, 2007, and also includes comparative information as of December 31, 2006, March 31, 2006, and December 31, 2005, allowing for a trend analysis over multiple periods.

The revised supplemental information is furnished as Exhibit 99.2 to this Form 8-K/A and was also posted on the company's website at www.bms.com.