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JOHNSON & JOHNSON 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jan 26, 2010)

Filed January 26, 2010For Securities:JNJ

Summary

Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) filed an 8-K on January 26, 2010, reporting its financial results for the fourth quarter ended January 3, 2010. The primary focus of this filing is the release of the company's sales and earnings data for the period. Investors can find the detailed financial performance in the attached press release and supplementary sales data. This report signals the close of the 2009 fiscal year and provides an initial look at the company's performance heading into 2010, allowing investors to assess revenue generation and profitability trends. While the 8-K itself is a procedural document, it directs investors to the substantive financial disclosures within the accompanying exhibits. These exhibits are crucial for understanding JNJ's performance, including revenue growth or decline, net earnings, and potentially segment-specific sales figures. Investors should review these materials to gauge the company's ability to maintain its market position and profitability amidst the prevailing economic conditions at the time.

Key Highlights

  • 1Johnson & Johnson announced its fourth quarter and full-year 2009 financial results on January 26, 2010.
  • 2The filing includes a press release detailing sales and earnings for the period ended January 3, 2010.
  • 3Unaudited comparative supplementary sales data and condensed consolidated statements of earnings for the fourth quarter are provided.
  • 4This report provides investors with key financial performance metrics for the latest reporting period.
  • 5The filing serves as an official notification and release of quarterly financial outcomes.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to formally announce and provide access to Johnson & Johnson's (JNJ) fourth quarter and full-year financial results for the period ending January 3, 2010. It directs investors to the detailed financial data released in an accompanying press release and supplementary financial statements.

The detailed financial results are found in the exhibits attached to the 8-K filing. Specifically, Exhibit 99.15 is the press release dated January 26, 2010, and Exhibit 99.2O contains the unaudited comparative supplementary sales data and condensed consolidated statement of earnings for the fourth quarter.

You should expect to find key financial performance indicators such as total sales, net earnings, and potentially a breakdown of sales by business segment for the fourth quarter and the full fiscal year 2009. The condensed consolidated statements of earnings will provide more detail on the company's profitability.

This particular 8-K filing focuses on reporting historical financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2009. While the press release might contain commentary on future outlook, the 8-K itself is primarily a disclosure of past performance. Investors should look for forward-looking statements within the press release (Exhibit 99.15) or subsequent SEC filings for guidance.