2017 Fourth-Quarter Sales of $20.2 Billion Increased 11.5%; EPS was a Loss of $3.99

2017 Full-Year Sales of $76.5 Billion Increased 6.3%, Full-Year EPS was $0.47

Adjusted 2017 Fourth-Quarter EPS was $1.74, an Increase of 10.1%*, and Adjusted 2017 Full-Year EPS was $7.30, an Increase of 8.5%*

Continued Sales Acceleration in Fourth Quarter

Strong 2017 Full-Year Adjusted EPS Growth of Approximately 8.5%*

Company Records Special Item Charge of Approximately $13.6 Billion Related to Recently Enacted Tax

Johnson & Johnson  today announced sales of $20.2 billion for the fourth quarter of 2017, an increase of 11.5% as compared to the fourth quarter of 2016. Operational sales results increased 9.4% and the positive impact of currency was 2.1%. Domestic sales increased 9.8%. International sales increased 13.5%, reflecting operational growth of 9.0% and a positive currency impact of 4.5%. Excluding the net impact of acquisitions and divestitures, on an operational basis, worldwide sales for the fourth quarter of 2017 increased 4.2%, domestic sales increased 4.1% and international sales increased 4.3%.*

Worldwide sales for the full-year 2017 were $76.5 billion, an increase of 6.3% versus 2016. Operational results increased 6.0% and the positive impact of currency was 0.3%. Domestic sales increased 5.4%. International sales increased 7.4%, reflecting operational growth of 6.6% and a positive currency impact of 0.8%. Excluding the net impact of acquisitions and divestitures, on an operational basis, worldwide sales for the full-year 2017 increased 2.4%, domestic sales increased 1.6% and international sales increased 3.3%.*

Net loss and diluted loss per share for the fourth quarter of 2017 were $10.7 billion and $3.99, respectively. Fourth-quarter 2017 net loss included after-tax intangible amortization expense of approximately $0.9 billion and a net charge for after-tax special items of approximately $14.6 billion. Included in these special items is a provisional amount of approximately $13.6 billion associated with the recent enactment of tax legislation.** Fourth-quarter 2016 net earnings included after-tax intangible amortization expense of approximately $0.3 billion and a net charge for after-tax special items of approximately $0.3 billion. Excluding after-tax intangible amortization expense and special items, adjusted net earnings for the current quarter were $4.8 billion and adjusted diluted earnings per share were $1.74, representing increases of 9.5% and 10.1%, respectively, as compared to the same period in 2016.* On an operational basis, adjusted diluted earnings per share increased 5.7%.* A reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures is included as an accompanying schedule.

Net earnings and diluted earnings per share for the full-year 2017 were $1.3 billion and $0.47, respectively. Full-year net earnings included after-tax intangible amortization expense of approximately $2.5 billion and a charge for after-tax special items of approximately $16.2 billion. Included in these special items is a provisional amount of approximately $13.6 billion associated with the recent enactment of tax legislation.** Full-year 2016 net earnings included after-tax intangible amortization expense of approximately $0.9 billion and a charge for after-tax special items of approximately $1.3 billion.

Excluding after-tax intangible amortization expense and special items, adjusted net earnings for the full-year of 2017 were $20.0 billion and adjusted diluted earnings per share were $7.30, representing increases of 6.8% and 8.5%, respectively, as compared to the same period in 2016.* On an operational basis, adjusted diluted earnings per share also increased 7.6%.* A reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures is included as an accompanying schedule.

"Johnson & Johnson delivered strong adjusted earnings per share growth of 8.5% and total shareholder return of greater than 24% in 2017, driven by the robust performance of our Pharmaceutical business, while continuing to make investments in acquisitions, innovation and strategic partnerships to accelerate growth in each of our businesses," said Alex Gorsky, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "As we enter 2018 and look beyond, we are experiencing an incredible pace of change in health care. Johnson & Johnson is uniquely positioned to lead during this dynamic era and deliver innovative solutions for patients and consumers that drive sustainable, long-term growth. We are pleased with the passage of recent legislation modernizing the U.S. tax system, which enables Johnson & Johnson to invest in innovation at higher levels to help address the most challenging unmet medical needs facing health care today."

Mr. Gorsky continued, "I want to thank all of our talented colleagues for their commitment, passion and dedication to transforming the lives of patients and consumers worldwide."

The Company announced its 2018 full-year guidance for sales of $80.6 billion to $81.4 billion reflecting expected operational growth in the range of 3.5% to 4.5%. The Company also announced adjusted earnings guidance for full-year 2018 of $8.00 to $8.20 per share reflecting expected operational growth in the range of 6.8% to 9.6%.* Adjusted earnings guidance excludes the impact of after-tax intangible amortization expense and special items.