EX-99.1 2 abt-202212523xexhibitx99111.htm EX-99.1 Document

Exhibit 99.1
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  News Release

Abbott Reports Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year 2022 Results; Issues 2023 Financial Outlook

Fourth-quarter sales of $10.1 billion; full-year 2022 sales of $43.7 billion
Full-year 2022 sales growth of 1.3 percent; organic sales growth of 6.4 percent
Full-year 2022 GAAP diluted EPS of $3.91; adjusted diluted EPS of $5.34
Continues to strengthen portfolio with steady cadence of new product approvals
ABBOTT PARK, Ill., Jan. 25, 2023 — Abbott today announced financial results for the fourth quarter ended Dec. 31, 2022.

Fourth-quarter sales of $10.1 billion, which were negatively impacted by an expected year-over-year decline in COVID-19 testing-related sales, decreased 12.0 percent on a reported basis and
6.1 percent on an organic basis, which excludes the impact of foreign exchange.
Excluding COVID-19 testing-related sales1, fourth-quarter sales decreased 1.4 percent on a reported basis and increased 5.4 percent on an organic basis.
Excluding COVID-19 testing-related sales2 and U.S. infant formula sales that were impacted by manufacturing disruptions3, full-year 2022 sales increased 1.9 percent on a reported basis and 7.4 percent on an organic basis.
GAAP diluted EPS was $0.59 in the fourth quarter. Excluding specified items, adjusted diluted EPS was $1.03.
Abbott issues full-year 2023 guidance for diluted EPS from continuing operations on a GAAP basis of $3.05 to $3.25 and full-year adjusted EPS from continuing operations of $4.30 to $4.50.
Abbott projects full-year 2023 organic sales growth, excluding COVID-19 testing-related sales, of high-single digits4 and COVID-19 testing-related sales of around $2.0 billion.
In October, Abbott's market-leading FreeStyle Libre® continuous glucose monitoring system was named the "Best Medical Technology" of the last 50 years by the Galien Foundation.
In December, Abbott announced U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of its EternaTM spinal cord stimulation system — the smallest implantable, rechargeable system currently available for the treatment of chronic pain.5
In January, Abbott announced U.S. FDA approval of its minimally invasive NavitorTM transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) system for people with severe aortic stenosis who are at high risk for surgery.

"We significantly exceeded the EPS guidance we provided at the beginning of last year despite challenging global business conditions," said Robert B. Ford, chairman and chief executive officer, Abbott. "Our R&D pipeline continues to be highly productive with several recent and upcoming new product launches that position us well going forward."
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FOURTH-QUARTER BUSINESS OVERVIEW
Note: Management believes that measuring sales growth rates on an organic basis is an appropriate way for investors to best understand the underlying performance of the business. Organic sales growth excludes the impact of foreign exchange. In order to compute results excluding the impact of exchange rates, current year U.S. dollar sales are multiplied or divided, as appropriate, by the current year average foreign exchange rates and then those amounts are multiplied or divided, as appropriate, by the prior year average foreign exchange rates. Management further believes that measuring sales growth rates on an organic basis excluding COVID-19 tests is an appropriate way for investors to best understand the underlying performance of the business in the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2022 as well as in 2023 as the COVID-19 pandemic shifts to an endemic state, resulting in significantly lower expected demand for COVID-19 tests.
Total Company
($ in millions)
% Change vs. 4Q21
Sales 4Q22ReportedOrganic
U.S.Int'lTotalU.S.Int'lTotalU.S.Int'lTotal
Total 6
4,219 5,872 10,091 (13.1)(11.2)(12.0)(13.1)(0.9)(6.1)
Nutrition795 1,022 1,817 (14.4)(8.3)(11.1)(14.4)1.4 (5.7)
Diagnostics1,695 1,610 3,305 (29.0)(22.8)(26.1)(29.0)(12.5)(21.3)
Established Pharmaceuticals— 1,216 1,216 n/a1.0 1.0 n/a7.9 7.9 
Medical Devices1,726 2,024 3,750 12.2 (8.4)— 12.2 4.1 7.4 
% Change vs. 12M21
Sales 12M22ReportedOrganic
U.S.Int'lTotalU.S.Int'lTotalU.S.Int'lTotal
Total 6
18,142 25,511 43,653 9.0 (3.5)1.3 9.0 4.7 6.4 
Nutrition2,919 4,540 7,459 (17.9)(4.2)(10.1)(17.9)2.5 (6.2)
Diagnostics8,646 7,938 16,584 21.3 (6.8)6.0 21.3 1.3 10.4 
Established Pharmaceuticals— 4,912 4,912 n/a4.1 4.1 n/a10.6 10.6 
Medical Devices6,566 8,121 14,687 10.9 (3.8)2.2 10.9 6.2 8.1 
n/a = Not Applicable.


Worldwide COVID-19 testing-related sales were $1.069 billion in the fourth quarter of 2022 compared to $2.319 billion in the fourth quarter of the prior year. Worldwide COVID-19 testing-related sales were $8.368 billion in the full year of 2022 compared to $7.679 billion in the prior year.

The following tables summarize sales excluding COVID-19 testing-related sales and the change in reported and organic sales excluding COVID-19 testing-related sales in 2022 versus the prior year2:
% Change vs. 4Q21
Sales excl. COVID tests 4Q22Reported excl. COVID testsOrganic excl. COVID tests
U.S.Int'lTotalU.S.Int'lTotalU.S.Int'lTotal
Total 1
3,443 5,579 9,022 5.8 (5.4)(1.4)5.8 5.3 5.4 
Diagnostics
919 1,317 2,236 16.8 (3.6)3.8 16.8 8.0 11.2 
% Change vs. 12M21
Sales excl. COVID tests 12M22Reported excl. COVID testsOrganic excl. COVID tests
U.S.Int'lTotalU.S.Int'lTotalU.S.Int'lTotal
Total
12,644 22,641 35,285 2.5 (1.8)(0.3)2.5 6.5 5.1 
Diagnostics
3,148 5,068 8,216 11.4 (1.4)3.1 11.4 7.1 8.6 

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Nutrition
($ in millions)
% Change vs. 4Q21
Sales 4Q22ReportedOrganic
U.S.Int'lTotalU.S.Int'lTotalU.S.Int'lTotal
Total795 1,022 1,817 (14.4)(8.3)(11.1)(14.4)1.4 (5.7)
Pediatric454 428 882 (20.4)(8.9)(15.2)(20.4)(1.2)(11.8)
Adult341 594 935 (4.8)(7.9)(6.8)(4.8)3.4 0.5 
% Change vs. 12M21
Sales 12M22ReportedOrganic
U.S.Int'lTotalU.S.Int'lTotalU.S.Int'lTotal
Total2,919 4,540 7,459 (17.9)(4.2)(10.1)(17.9)2.5 (6.2)
Pediatric1,562 1,919 3,481 (28.7)(8.9)(19.0)(28.7)(3.9)(16.6)
Adult1,357 2,621 3,978 (0.5)(0.4)(0.4)(0.5)7.6 4.8 

Worldwide Nutrition sales decreased 11.1 percent on a reported basis and 5.7 percent on an organic basis in the fourth quarter. Total worldwide Nutrition and Pediatric Nutrition sales were negatively impacted as a result of manufacturing disruptions during 2022 of certain infant formula products3 at Abbott's Sturgis, Michigan, facility. The manufacturing facility has subsequently restarted production.

In Adult Nutrition, global sales decreased 6.8 percent on a reported basis and increased 0.5 percent on an organic basis in the fourth quarter, led by Ensure®, Abbott's market-leading complete and balanced nutrition brand.


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Diagnostics
($ in millions)
% Change vs. 4Q21
Sales 4Q22ReportedOrganic
U.S.Int'lTotalU.S.Int'lTotalU.S.Int'lTotal
Total1,695 1,610 3,305 (29.0)(22.8)(26.1)(29.0)(12.5)(21.3)
Core Laboratory301 963 1,264 0.2 (8.1)(6.3)0.2 3.5 2.8 
Molecular62 118 180 (54.2)(43.9)(47.9)(54.2)(38.6)(44.7)
Point of Care88 43 131 (7.6)7.0 (3.3)(7.6)14.4 (1.2)
Rapid Diagnostics1,244 486 1,730 (33.0)(38.2)(34.5)(33.0)(28.3)(31.6)
% Change vs. 12M21
Sales 12M22ReportedOrganic
U.S.Int'lTotalU.S.Int'lTotalU.S.Int'lTotal
Total8,646 7,938 16,584 21.3 (6.8)6.0 21.3 1.3 10.4 
Core Laboratory1,137 3,751 4,888 (0.7)(5.8)(4.7)(0.7)2.7 1.9 
Molecular370 625 995 (34.6)(27.4)(30.3)(34.6)(22.6)(27.4)
Point of Care372 153 525 (3.2)0.8 (2.1)(3.2)6.0 (0.6)
Rapid Diagnostics6,767 3,409 10,176 34.4 (3.1)19.0 34.4 5.4 22.5 
As expected, Diagnostics sales in the fourth quarter were negatively impacted by year-over-year declines in COVID-19 testing-related sales. Worldwide COVID-19 testing-related sales were $1.069 billion in the fourth quarter of 2022 compared to $2.319 billion in the fourth quarter of the prior year.

The following tables summarize sales excluding COVID-19 testing-related sales and the change in reported and organic sales excluding COVID-19 testing-related sales in 2022 versus the prior year2:
% Change vs. 4Q21
Sales excl. COVID tests 4Q22Reported excl. COVID testsOrganic excl. COVID tests
U.S.Int'lTotalU.S.Int'lTotalU.S.Int'lTotal
Total
919 1,317 2,236 16.8 (3.6)3.8 16.8 8.0 11.2 
Core Laboratory298 956 1,254 1.5 (5.3)(3.8)1.5 6.8 5.6 
Molecular45 98 143 (0.2)(8.3)(5.9)(0.2)(0.4)(0.3)
Point of Care88 43 131 (7.6)7.0 (3.3)(7.6)14.4 (1.2)
Rapid Diagnostics488 220 708 38.3 4.6 25.7 38.3 16.8 30.3 

% Change vs. 12M21
Sales excl. COVID tests 12M22Reported excl. COVID testsOrganic excl. COVID tests
U.S.Int'lTotalU.S.Int'lTotalU.S.Int'lTotal
Total
3,148 5,068 8,216 11.4 (1.4)3.1 11.4 7.1 8.6 
Core Laboratory1,121 3,705 4,826 1.3 (2.9)(2.0)1.3 5.8 4.8 
Molecular180 404 584 11.4 8.0 9.0 11.4 14.8 13.8 
Point of Care372 153 525 (3.2)0.8 (2.1)(3.2)6.0 (0.6)
Rapid Diagnostics1,475 806 2,281 25.6 1.3 15.8 25.6 9.4 19.1 

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Established Pharmaceuticals
($ in millions)
% Change vs. 4Q21
Sales 4Q22ReportedOrganic
U.S.Int'lTotalU.S.Int'lTotalU.S.Int'lTotal
Total— 1,216 1,216 n/a1.0 1.0 n/a7.9 7.9 
Key Emerging Markets— 902 902 n/a3.9 3.9 n/a10.3 10.3 
Other— 314 314 n/a(6.5)(6.5)n/a1.9 1.9 
% Change vs. 12M21
Sales 12M22ReportedOrganic
U.S.Int'lTotalU.S.Int'lTotalU.S.Int'lTotal
Total— 4,912 4,912 n/a4.1 4.1 n/a10.6 10.6 
Key Emerging Markets— 3,728 3,728 n/a5.4 5.4 n/a11.8 11.8 
Other— 1,184 1,184 n/a0.4 0.4 n/a7.3 7.3 

Established Pharmaceuticals sales increased 1.0 percent on a reported basis and 7.9 percent on an organic basis in the fourth quarter.

Key Emerging Markets include several emerging countries that represent the most attractive long-term growth opportunities for Abbott's branded generics product portfolio. Sales in these geographies increased 3.9 percent on a reported basis and 10.3 percent on an organic basis, led by strong growth in several geographies including India, China, Brazil and Mexico, and across several therapeutic areas, including cardiometabolic, women's health and central nervous system/pain management.




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Medical Devices
($ in millions)
% Change vs. 4Q21
Sales 4Q22ReportedOrganic
U.S.Int'lTotalU.S.Int'lTotalU.S.Int'lTotal
Total1,726 2,024 3,750 12.2 (8.4)— 12.2 4.1 7.4 
Rhythm Management254 260 514 5.2 (13.3)(5.0)5.2 (0.5)2.1 
Electrophysiology242 245 487 22.7 (19.8)(3.1)22.7 (6.6)4.9 
Heart Failure171 59 230 0.1 (13.9)(3.9)0.1 (4.5)(1.2)
Vascular214 391 605 (7.5)(12.5)(10.8)(7.5)(1.4)(3.5)
Structural Heart214 227 441 10.9 0.4 5.2 10.9 15.7 13.5 
Neuromodulation163 39 202 3.7 (3.1)2.3 3.7 11.7 5.3 
Diabetes Care468 803 1,271 34.9 (2.5)8.6 34.9 9.8 17.3 
% Change vs. 12M21
Sales 12M22ReportedOrganic
U.S.Int'lTotalU.S.Int'lTotalU.S.Int'lTotal
Total6,566 8,121 14,687 10.9 (3.8)2.2 10.9 6.2 8.1 
Rhythm Management1,029 1,090 2,119 1.1 (7.7)(3.6)1.1 1.9 1.5 
Electrophysiology909 1,018 1,927 17.0 (9.9)1.1 17.0 0.7 7.3 
Heart Failure694 226 920 6.2 (4.0)3.5 6.2 5.2 5.9 
Vascular864 1,619 2,483 (5.6)(6.9)(6.4)(5.6)1.5 (1.0)
Structural Heart818 894 1,712 12.0 1.6 6.3 12.0 13.8 13.0 
Neuromodulation619 151 770 0.3 (8.1)(1.4)0.3 2.9 0.9 
Diabetes Care1,633 3,123 4,756 34.8 0.2 9.9 34.8 10.6 17.4 


Worldwide Medical Devices sales were flat on a reported basis and increased 7.4 percent on an organic basis in the fourth quarter. Sales growth in the U.S. was led by strong double-digit growth in Electrophysiology, Structural Heart and Diabetes Care. Internationally, sales growth was negatively impacted by intermittent COVID-19 lockdown restrictions in China as well as supply constraints in certain areas, including Electrophysiology and Diabetes Care.

In Diabetes Care, FreeStyle Libre sales were approximately $1.1 billion in the quarter, including U.S. growth of more than 40 percent.

In 2022, Abbott continued to strengthen its Medical Devices portfolio with several recent pipeline advancements, including U.S. FDA approvals of:
Navitor, Abbott's latest generation transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) system, used for the treatment of severe aortic stenosis.
Eterna, Abbott's rechargeable spinal cord stimulator used for treating chronic pain.
AveirTM leadless pacemaker, used for treating patients with slow heart rhythms.
An expanded indication of use for CardioMEMSTM HF remote monitoring system, which detects early warning signs of worsening heart failure.
U.S. FDA clearance of the FreeStyle Libre 3 system, which provides continuous glucose readings and unsurpassed 14-day accuracy7 in the world's smallest and thinnest7 wearable sensor.

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ABBOTT'S EARNINGS-PER-SHARE GUIDANCE
Abbott projects full-year 2023 diluted earnings per share from continuing operations under GAAP of $3.05 to $3.25. Abbott forecasts specified items for the full-year 2023 of $1.25 per share primarily related to intangible amortization, restructuring and cost reduction initiatives and other net expenses. Excluding specified items, projected adjusted diluted earnings per share from continuing operations would be $4.30 to $4.50 for the full-year 2023.
ABBOTT DECLARES 396TH CONSECUTIVE QUARTERLY DIVIDEND
On Dec. 9, 2022, the board of directors of Abbott declared the company's quarterly dividend of $0.51 per share. Abbott's cash dividend is payable Feb. 15, 2023, to shareholders of record at the close of business on Jan. 13, 2023.

Abbott has increased its dividend payout for 51 consecutive years and is a member of the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats Index, which tracks companies that have annually increased their dividend for at least 25 consecutive years.


About Abbott:
Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/company/abbott-/, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews.
Abbott will live-webcast its fourth-quarter earnings conference call through its Investor Relations website at www.abbottinvestor.com at 8 a.m. Central time today. An archived edition of the webcast will be available later in the day.
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— Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 —
A Caution Concerning Forward-Looking Statements

Some statements in this news release may be forward-looking statements for purposes of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Abbott cautions that these forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements. Economic, competitive, governmental, technological and other factors that may affect Abbott's operations are discussed in Item 1A, "Risk Factors" in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended Dec. 31, 2021, and are incorporated herein by reference. Abbott undertakes no obligation to release publicly any revisions to forward-looking statements as a result of subsequent events or developments, except as required by law.
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1In the fourth quarter of 2022, COVID-19 testing-related sales were $1.069 billion. In the fourth quarter of 2021, total worldwide sales were $11.468 billion, which included U.S. sales of $4.855 billion and International sales of $6.613 billion. In the fourth quarter of 2021, COVID-19 testing-related sales were $2.319 billion.
2For the full-year 2022, COVID-19 testing-related sales were $8.368 billion. In 2021, total worldwide sales were $43.075 billion, which included U.S. sales of $16.642 billion and International sales of $26.433 billion. For the full-year 2021, COVID-19 testing-related sales were $7.679 billion. Diagnostic sales and COVID-19 testing-related sales in 2022 and 2021 are summarized below:
Sales 4Q22COVID Tests Sales 4Q22
U.S.Int'lTotalU.S.Int'lTotal
Total Diagnostics
1,695 1,610 3,305 776 293 1,069 
Core Laboratory301 963 1,264 10 
Molecular62 118 180 17 20 37 
Rapid Diagnostics1,244 486 1,730 756 266 1,022 
Sales 4Q21COVID Tests Sales 4Q21
U.S.Int'lTotalU.S.Int'lTotal
Total Diagnostics
2,386 2,085 4,471 1,600 719 2,319 
Core Laboratory300 1,048 1,348 39 46 
Molecular135 210 345 89 103 192 
Rapid Diagnostics1,856 787 2,643 1,504 577 2,081 
Sales 12M22COVID Tests Sales 12M22
U.S.Int'lTotalU.S.Int'lTotal
Total Diagnostics
8,646 7,938 16,584 5,498 2,870 8,368 
Core Laboratory1,137 3,751 4,888 16 46 62 
Molecular370 625 995 190 221 411 
Rapid Diagnostics6,767 3,409 10,176 5,292 2,603 7,895 
Sales 12M21COVID Tests Sales 12M21
U.S.Int'lTotalU.S.Int'lTotal
Total Diagnostics
7,129 8,515 15,644 4,302 3,377 7,679 
Core Laboratory1,145 3,983 5,128 37 167 204 
Molecular566 861 1,427 405 487 892 
Rapid Diagnostics5,034 3,519 8,553 3,860 2,723 6,583 
3U.S. sales of certain infant formula products impacted by the 2022 manufacturing disruptions were $202 million in 4Q22 and $329 million in 4Q21 and $479 million for the full-year 2022 and $1.229 billion for the full-year 2021. Excluding COVID-19 testing-related sales and U.S. infant formula sales that were impacted by manufacturing disruptions, fourth-quarter sales were flat on a reported basis and increased 7.1 percent on an organic basis.
4Abbott has not provided the GAAP financial measure for organic sales growth, excluding COVID-19 testing-related sales, on a forward-looking basis because the company is unable to predict the impact of foreign exchange due to the unpredictability of future changes in foreign exchange rates, which could significantly impact reported sales growth.
5Abbott. Eterna SCS IPG Size Comparison Memo (MAT-2210151); 2022.
6Total Abbott sales include Other Sales of approximately $3 million in 4Q22 and approximately $11 million in 12M22.
7Data on file, Abbott Diabetes Care. Comparison based on publicly available information.

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Abbott Laboratories and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Earnings
Fourth Quarter Ended December 31, 2022 and 2021
(in millions, except per share data)
(unaudited)




4Q224Q21% Change
Net Sales$10,091$11,468(12.0)
Cost of products sold, excluding amortization expense4,593 4,766 (3.6)
Amortization of intangible assets496 514 (3.7)
Research and development725 762 (4.8)
Selling, general, and administrative2,973 3,048 (2.5)
Total Operating Cost and Expenses8,787 9,090 (3.3)
Operating Earnings1,304 2,378 (45.2)
Interest expense, net66 120 (45.2)
Net foreign exchange (gain) loss(14)(6)n/m
Other (income) expense, net(68)(63)8.1 
Earnings before taxes1,320 2,327 (43.3)
Taxes on earnings287 338 (15.2)1)
Net Earnings$1,033$1,989(48.1)
Net Earnings excluding Specified Items, as described below$1,811$2,366(23.4)2)
Diluted Earnings per Common Share$0.59$1.11(46.8)
Diluted Earnings per Common Share,
excluding Specified Items, as described below
$1.03$1.32(22.0)2)
Average Number of Common Shares Outstanding
Plus Dilutive Common Stock Options
1,754 1,782 


NOTES:
See tables on page 13 for an explanation of certain non-GAAP financial information.
n/m = Percent change is not meaningful.
See footnotes on the following page.
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1)2021 Taxes on Earnings includes the recognition of approximately $40 million of net tax benefits as a result of the resolution of various tax positions related to prior years and approximately $45 million in excess tax benefits associated with share-based compensation.

2)2022 Net Earnings and Diluted Earnings per Common Share, excluding Specified Items, excludes net after-tax charges of $778 million, or $0.44 per share, for intangible amortization, charges related to restructuring and cost reduction initiatives, expenses associated with acquisitions, and other net expenses.
2021 Net Earnings and Diluted Earnings per Common Share from Continuing Operations, excluding Specified Items, excludes net after-tax charges of $377 million, or $0.21 per share, for intangible amortization and other expenses primarily associated with restructuring actions and acquisitions, partially offset by a change in estimate to the restructuring actions recognized in the second quarter of 2021 related to Abbott's manufacturing network for COVID-19 diagnostic tests to reflect current and projected demand.


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Abbott Laboratories and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Earnings
Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2022 and 2021
(in millions, except per share data)
(unaudited)




12M2212M21% Change
Net Sales$43,653$43,0751.3 
Cost of products sold, excluding amortization expense19,142 18,537 3.3 
Amortization of intangible assets2,013 2,047 (1.7)
Research and development2,888 2,742 5.3 
Selling, general, and administrative11,248 11,324 (0.7)
Total Operating Cost and Expenses35,291 34,650 1.8 
Operating Earnings8,362 8,425 (0.7)
Interest expense, net375 490 (23.4)
Net foreign exchange (gain) lossn/m
Other (income) expense, net(321)(277)16.0 
Earnings before taxes8,306 8,211 1.2 
Taxes on earnings1,373 1,140 20.5 1)
Net Earnings$6,933$7,071(2.0)
Net Earnings excluding Specified Items, as described below$9,466$9,3671.1 2)
Diluted Earnings per Common Share$3.91$3.94(0.8)
Diluted Earnings per Common Share,
excluding Specified Items, as described below
$5.34$5.212.5 2)
Average Number of Common Shares Outstanding
Plus Dilutive Common Stock Options
1,764 1,789 




NOTES:
See tables on page 14 for an explanation of certain non-GAAP financial information.
n/m = Percent change is not meaningful.
See footnotes on the following page.



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1)2022 Taxes on Earnings includes the recognition of approximately $20 million of net tax expense as a result of the resolution of various tax positions related to prior years and approximately $43 million in excess tax benefits associated with share-based compensation.

2021 Taxes on Earnings includes the recognition of approximately $55 million of net tax benefits as a result of the resolution of various tax positions related to prior years and approximately $145 million in excess tax benefits associated with share-based compensation.


2)2022 Net Earnings and Diluted Earnings per Common Share, excluding Specified Items, excludes net after-tax charges of $2.533 billion, or $1.43 per share, for intangible amortization, charges related to a voluntary recall and restructuring actions, the impairment of R&D intangible assets, acquisition-related costs and other net expenses.
2021 Net Earnings and Diluted Earnings per Common Share from Continuing Operations, excluding Specified Items, excludes net after-tax charges of $2.296 billion, or $1.27 per share, for intangible amortization and other net expenses primarily associated with restructuring actions, certain litigation and acquisitions.

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Abbott Laboratories and Subsidiaries
Non-GAAP Reconciliation of Financial Information
Fourth Quarter Ended December 31, 2022 and 2021
(in millions, except per share data)
(unaudited)
4Q22
As
Reported (GAAP)
Specified ItemsAs
Adjusted
Intangible Amortization
$496 $(496)$ 
Gross Margin
5,002 612 5,614 
R&D
725 (71)654 
SG&A
2,973 (144)2,829 
Other (income) expense, net
(68)(24)(92)
Earnings before taxes
1,320 851 2,171 
Taxes on Earnings
287 73 360 
Net Earnings
1,033 778 1,811 
Diluted Earnings per Share
$0.59 $0.44 $1.03 

Specified items reflect intangible amortization expense of $496 million and other net expenses of $355 million associated with restructuring actions, costs associated with acquisitions and other expenses. See page 16 for additional details regarding specified items.
4Q21
As
Reported (GAAP)
Specified ItemsAs
Adjusted
Intangible Amortization
$514 $(514)$ 
Gross Margin
6,188 434 6,622 
R&D
762 (39)723 
SG&A
3,048 (43)3,005 
Other (income) expense, net
(63)(5)(68)
Earnings before taxes
2,327 521 2,848 
Taxes on Earnings
338 144 482 
Net Earnings
1,989 377 2,366 
Diluted Earnings per Share
$1.11 $0.21 $1.32 

Specified items reflect intangible amortization expense of $514 million and other net expenses of $7 million that includes costs associated with acquisitions and other expenses, partially offset by a change in estimate to the restructuring actions recognized in the second quarter of 2021. See page 17 for additional details regarding specified items.
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Abbott Laboratories and Subsidiaries
Non-GAAP Reconciliation of Financial Information
Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2022 and 2021
(in millions, except per share data)
(unaudited)
12M22
As
Reported (GAAP)
Specified ItemsAs
Adjusted
Intangible Amortization
$2,013 $(2,013)$ 
Gross Margin
22,498 2,351 24,849 
R&D
2,888 (282)2,606 
SG&A
11,248 (236)11,012 
Other (income) expense, net
(321)(55)(376)
Earnings before taxes
8,306 2,924 11,230 
Taxes on Earnings
1,373 391 1,764 
Net Earnings
6,933 2,533 9,466 
Diluted Earnings per Share
$3.91 $1.43 $5.34 
Specified items reflect intangible amortization expense of $2.013 billion and other net expenses of $911 million that includes charges for the impairment of R&D intangible assets, costs associated with a product recall and restructuring actions, acquisition-related costs, and other net expenses. See page 18 for additional details regarding specified items.
12M21
As
Reported (GAAP)
Specified ItemsAs
Adjusted
Intangible Amortization
$2,047 $(2,047)$ 
Gross Margin
22,491 2,476 24,967 
R&D
2,742 (106)2,636 
SG&A
11,324 (317)11,007 
Other (income) expense, net
(277)25 (252)
Earnings before taxes
8,211 2,874 11,085 
Taxes on Earnings
1,140 578 1,718 
Net Earnings
7,071 2,296 9,367 
Diluted Earnings per Share
$3.94 $1.27 $5.21 

Specified items reflect intangible amortization expense of $2.047 billion and other net expenses of $827 million, primarily associated with restructuring actions, certain litigation, acquisitions and other expenses. See page 19 for additional details regarding specified items.


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A reconciliation of the fourth-quarter tax rates for 2022 and 2021 is shown below:
4Q22
($ in millions)Pre-Tax
Income
Taxes on
Earnings
Tax
Rate
As reported (GAAP)$1,320 $287 21.7 % 
Specified items851 73 
Excluding specified items$2,171 $360 16.5 %
4Q21
($ in millions)Pre-Tax
Income
Taxes on
Earnings
Tax
Rate
As reported (GAAP)$2,327 $338 14.5 %1)
Specified items521 144 
Excluding specified items$2,848 $482 16.9 %

1)2021 Taxes on Earnings includes the recognition of approximately $40 million of net tax benefits as a result of the resolution of various tax positions related to prior years and approximately $45 million in excess tax benefits associated with share-based compensation.
A reconciliation of the year-to-date tax rates for 2022 and 2021 is shown below:
12M22
($ in millions)Pre-Tax
Income
Taxes on
Earnings
Tax
Rate
As reported (GAAP)$8,306 $1,373 16.5 %2)
Specified items2,924 391 
Excluding specified items$11,230 $1,764 15.7 %
12M21
($ in millions)Pre-Tax
Income
Taxes on
Earnings
Tax
Rate
As reported (GAAP)$8,211 $1,140 13.9 %3)
Specified items2,874 578 
Excluding specified items$11,085 $1,718 15.5 %
2)2022 Taxes on Earnings includes the recognition of approximately $20 million of net tax expense as a result of the resolution of various tax positions related to prior years and approximately $43 million in excess tax benefits associated with share-based compensation.

3)2021 Taxes on Earnings includes the recognition of approximately $55 million of net tax benefits as a result of the resolution of various tax positions related to prior years and approximately $145 million in excess tax benefits associated with share-based compensation.
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Abbott Laboratories and Subsidiaries
Details of Specified Items
Fourth Quarter Ended December 31, 2022
(in millions, except per share data)
(unaudited)

Acquisition or
Divestiture-
related (a)
Restructuring
and Cost
Reduction
Initiatives (b)
Intangible
Amortization
Other (c)Total
Specifieds
Gross Margin$23 $87 $496 $$612 
R&D(6)(34)— (31)(71)
SG&A(7)(135)— (2)(144)
Other (income) expense, net— — (27)(24)
Earnings before taxes$33 $256 $496 $66 851 
Taxes on Earnings (d)73 
Net Earnings$778 
Diluted Earnings per Share$0.44 
The table above provides additional details regarding the specified items described on page 13.
a)Acquisition-related expenses include integration costs, which represent incremental costs directly related to integrating the acquired businesses and include expenditures for the integration of systems, processes and business activities.
b)Restructuring and cost reduction initiative expenses include severance, outplacement, and other direct costs associated with specific restructuring plans and cost reduction initiatives.
c)Other includes incremental costs to comply with the European Union's Medical Device Regulations (MDR) and In Vitro Diagnostics Medical Device Regulations (IVDR) requirements for previously approved products as well as the impairment of an equity investment.
d)Reflects the net tax benefit associated with the specified items.



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Abbott Laboratories and Subsidiaries
Details of Specified Items
Fourth Quarter Ended December 31, 2021
(in millions, except per share data)
(unaudited)

Acquisition or
Divestiture-
related (a)
Restructuring
and Cost
Reduction
Initiatives (b)
Intangible
Amortization
Other (c)Total
Specifieds
Gross Margin$26 $(110)$514 $$434 
R&D(6)(8)— (25)(39)
SG&A(12)(23)— (8)(43)
Other (income) expense, net(2)— — (3)(5)
Earnings before taxes$46 $(79)$514 $40 521 
Taxes on Earnings (d)144 
Net Earnings$377 
Diluted Earnings per Share$0.21 

The table above provides additional details regarding the specified items described on page 13.
a)Acquisition-related expenses include integration costs, which represent incremental costs directly related to integrating the acquired businesses and include expenditures for the integration of systems, processes and business activities.
b)Restructuring and cost reduction initiative expenses include severance, outplacement, and other direct costs associated with specific restructuring plans and cost reduction initiatives. Restructuring and cost reduction plans consist of distinct initiatives to streamline operations including the consolidation and rationalization of business activities and facilities, workforce reductions, the transfer of product lines between manufacturing facilities, and the transfer of other business activities between sites. The Gross Margin amount includes a credit associated with a change in estimate to the charges taken in the second quarter of 2021 for a restructuring plan related to Abbott's manufacturing network for COVID-19 diagnostic tests to reflect current and projected demand.
c)Other includes incremental costs to comply with the European Union's MDR and IVDR requirements for previously approved products.
d)Reflects the net tax benefit associated with the specified items and excess tax benefits associated with share-based compensation.

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Abbott Laboratories and Subsidiaries
Details of Specified Items
Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2022
(in millions, except per share data)
(unaudited)

Acquisition or
Divestiture-related (a)
Restructuring
and Cost
Reduction
Initiatives (b)
Intangible
Amortization
Other (c)Total
Specifieds
Gross Margin$79 $86 $2,013 $173 $2,351 
R&D(16)(38)— (228)(282)
SG&A(38)(140)— (58)(236)
Other (income) expense, net(12)— — (43)(55)
Earnings before taxes$145 $264 $2,013 $502 2,924 
Taxes on Earnings (d)391 
Net Earnings$2,533 
Diluted Earnings per Share$1.43 
The table above provides additional details regarding the specified items described on page 14.

a)Acquisition-related expenses include integration costs, which represent incremental costs directly related to integrating the acquired businesses and include expenditures for the integration of systems, processes and business activities.
b)Restructuring and cost reduction initiative expenses include severance, outplacement, and other direct costs associated with specific restructuring plans and cost reduction initiatives. The Gross Margin amount includes a credit associated with the charges taken in the second quarter of 2021 for a restructuring plan related to Abbott's manufacturing network for COVID-19 diagnostic tests.
c)Other primarily relates to the net costs related to a voluntary recall within the Nutrition segment, charges associated with the impairments of R&D intangible assets and an equity investment acquired in a business combination, incremental costs to comply with the European Union's MDR and IVDR Regulations for previously approved products and costs related to certain litigation.
d)Reflects the net tax benefit associated with the specified items, excess tax benefits associated with share-based compensation and net tax expense as a result of the resolution of various tax positions related to prior years.

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Abbott Laboratories and Subsidiaries
Details of Specified Items
Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2021
(in millions, except per share data)
(unaudited)

Acquisition or
Divestiture-
related (a)
Restructuring
and Cost
Reduction
Initiatives (b)
Intangible
Amortization
Other (c)Total
Specifieds
Gross Margin$82 $323 $2,047 $24 $2,476 
R&D(15)(7)— (84)(106)
SG&A(55)(45)— (217)(317)
Other (income) expense, net— 23 25 
Earnings before taxes$151 $374 $2,047 $302 2,874 
Taxes on Earnings (d)578 
Net Earnings$2,296 
Diluted Earnings per Share$1.27 
The table above provides additional details regarding the specified items described on page 14.
a)Acquisition-related expenses include integration costs, which represent incremental costs directly related to integrating the acquired businesses and include expenditures for the integration of systems, processes and business activities.
b)Restructuring and cost reduction initiative expenses include severance, outplacement, and other direct costs associated with specific restructuring plans and cost reduction initiatives. Restructuring and cost reduction plans consist of distinct initiatives to streamline operations including the consolidation and rationalization of business activities and facilities, workforce reductions, the transfer of product lines between manufacturing facilities, and the transfer of other business activities between sites. The Gross Margin amount includes charges associated with a restructuring plan to align Abbott's manufacturing network for COVID-19 diagnostic tests with changes during the year in current and projected testing demand.
c)Other primarily relates to the costs related to certain litigation, the acquisition of a research and development asset, the impairments of an equity investment and an intangible asset, and the gain on the disposition of an equity method investment.
d)Reflects the net tax benefit associated with the specified items and excess tax benefits associated with share-based compensation.

















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