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Orthopaedics separation uncertainty and cybersecurity threats escalate J&J's risk profile significantly.

Direction ↑ More concerning

ThemesRegulatory & Legal Cybersecurity Supply Chain

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🟢 New in Current Filing Disclosure change8/10

The planned separation of the Company's Orthopaedics business may not be completed on the terms or timeline currently contemplated, if at all, and may not achieve the expected results

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In October 2025, the Company announced its intention to separate the Company's Orthopaedics business. The Company is targeting completion of the planned separation in 18 to 24 months after initial announcement. Completion of the planned separation will be subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions, including, among others, consultations with works councils and other employee representative bodies, as may be required, final approval of the Company's Board of Directors, and receipt of other regulatory approvals. There can be no assurance regarding the ultimate timing of the planned separation or that such separation will be completed. Unanticipated developments could delay, prevent or otherwise adversely affect the planned separation, including but not limited to disruptions in general or financial market conditions or potential problems or delays in obtaining various regulatory approvals or clearances.

🟢 New in Current Filing The costs to complete the planned separation will be significant. In addition, the Company may be unable to achieve some of the strategic and financial benefits that it expects to achieve from the planned separation of the Company's Orthopaedics business 🔒

🟢 New in Current Filing Following the planned separation, the price of shares of the Company's common stock may fluctuate significantly 🔒

🟡 Modified An information security incident, including a cybersecurity breach, could have a negative impact on the Company’s business or reputation. 🔒

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