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JOHNSON & JOHNSON 8-K Report, Corporate Update (Nov 30, 2023)

Filed November 30, 2023For Securities:JNJ

Summary

Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) announced on November 30, 2023, the acquisition of Laminar, Inc. This strategic move, categorized as an asset acquisition, will result in an in-process research and development charge. Consequently, JNJ is revising its Adjusted Earnings Per Share (EPS) guidance for the fiscal year 2023. The company now anticipates Adjusted EPS to be between $9.85 to $9.91 on an operational basis and $9.90 to $9.96 on a reported basis. This reflects a reduction of approximately $0.17 from previously issued guidance due to the acquisition-related charge. Furthermore, the acquisition is projected to have a negative EPS impact of approximately $0.15 in fiscal year 2024.

Key Highlights

  • 1JNJ has acquired Laminar, Inc., marking a new strategic development.
  • 2The acquisition necessitates an in-process research and development charge.
  • 3Fiscal Year 2023 Adjusted EPS guidance has been lowered by approximately $0.17 due to the charge.
  • 4Revised FY2023 operational Adjusted EPS guidance is $9.85 - $9.91.
  • 5Revised FY2023 reported Adjusted EPS guidance is $9.90 - $9.96.
  • 6The acquisition is expected to negatively impact FY2024 EPS by approximately $0.15.

Frequently Asked Questions

The acquisition of Laminar, Inc. is expected to reduce Johnson & Johnson's fiscal year 2023 Adjusted EPS by approximately $0.17 due to an in-process research and development charge. It is also projected to have a negative EPS impact of roughly $0.15 in fiscal year 2024.

Following the acquisition, Johnson & Johnson's updated guidance for fiscal year 2023 Adjusted EPS is now $9.85 to $9.91 on an operational basis and $9.90 to $9.96 on a reported basis.

The adjustment to EPS guidance is a direct result of an in-process research and development charge associated with the asset acquisition of Laminar, Inc.

While the 8-K filing does not explicitly state materiality, the adjustment to EPS guidance for both the current and upcoming fiscal year, along with the announcement via an 8-K filing, indicates it is a significant event for investors to monitor.