BRISTOL MYERS SQUIBB CO (BMY)
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SEC company page: https://www.sec.gov/edgar/browse/?CIK=14272. Latest filing source: 0000014272-26-000004.
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Selected Fundamentals
| Metric | Value | Unit | FY | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 48,194,000,000 | USD | 2025 | 2026-02-11 |
| Net income | 7,054,000,000 | USD | 2025 | 2026-02-11 |
| Assets | 90,038,000,000 | USD | 2025 | 2026-02-11 |
Financials
Annual standardized facts from SEC companyfacts as of latest extracted filing date 2026-02-11. Source: https://data.sec.gov/api/xbrl/companyfacts/CIK0000014272.json. Derived margins, ratios, and free cash flow are computed from the extracted annual SEC facts.
| Metric | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 19,427,000,000 | 20,776,000,000 | 22,561,000,000 | 26,145,000,000 | 42,518,000,000 | 46,385,000,000 | 46,159,000,000 | 45,006,000,000 | 48,300,000,000 | 48,194,000,000 |
| Net income | 4,457,000,000 | 1,007,000,000 | 4,920,000,000 | 3,439,000,000 | -9,015,000,000 | 6,994,000,000 | 6,327,000,000 | 8,025,000,000 | -8,948,000,000 | 7,054,000,000 |
| Diluted EPS | 2.65 | 0.61 | 3.01 | 2.01 | -3.99 | 3.12 | 2.95 | 3.86 | -4.41 | 3.46 |
| Operating cash flow | 3,058,000,000 | 5,275,000,000 | 7,066,000,000 | 8,210,000,000 | 14,052,000,000 | 16,207,000,000 | 13,066,000,000 | 13,860,000,000 | 15,190,000,000 | 14,156,000,000 |
| Capital expenditures | 1,215,000,000 | 1,055,000,000 | 951,000,000 | 836,000,000 | 753,000,000 | 973,000,000 | 1,118,000,000 | 1,209,000,000 | 1,248,000,000 | 1,311,000,000 |
| Dividends paid | 2,547,000,000 | 2,577,000,000 | 2,613,000,000 | 2,679,000,000 | 4,075,000,000 | 4,396,000,000 | 4,634,000,000 | 4,744,000,000 | 4,863,000,000 | 5,045,000,000 |
| Share buybacks | 231,000,000 | 2,469,000,000 | 320,000,000 | 7,300,000,000 | 1,546,000,000 | 6,287,000,000 | 8,001,000,000 | 5,155,000,000 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Assets | 33,707,000,000 | 33,551,000,000 | 34,986,000,000 | 129,944,000,000 | 118,481,000,000 | 109,314,000,000 | 96,820,000,000 | 95,159,000,000 | 92,603,000,000 | 90,038,000,000 |
| Liabilities | 17,360,000,000 | 21,704,000,000 | 20,859,000,000 | 78,246,000,000 | 80,599,000,000 | 73,308,000,000 | 65,702,000,000 | 65,674,000,000 | 76,215,000,000 | 71,533,000,000 |
| Stockholders' equity | 16,177,000,000 | 11,741,000,000 | 14,031,000,000 | 51,598,000,000 | 37,822,000,000 | 35,946,000,000 | 31,061,000,000 | 29,430,000,000 | 16,335,000,000 | 18,473,000,000 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 4,237,000,000 | 5,421,000,000 | 6,911,000,000 | 12,346,000,000 | 14,546,000,000 | 13,979,000,000 | 9,123,000,000 | 11,464,000,000 | 10,346,000,000 | 10,209,000,000 |
| Free cash flow | 1,843,000,000 | 4,220,000,000 | 6,115,000,000 | 7,374,000,000 | 13,299,000,000 | 15,234,000,000 | 11,948,000,000 | 12,651,000,000 | 13,942,000,000 | 12,845,000,000 |
Ratios
| Metric | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net margin | 22.94% | 4.85% | 21.81% | 13.15% | -21.20% | 15.08% | 13.71% | 17.83% | -18.53% | 14.64% |
| Return on equity | 27.55% | 8.58% | 35.07% | 6.66% | -23.84% | 19.46% | 20.37% | 27.27% | -54.78% | 38.19% |
| Return on assets | 13.22% | 3.00% | 14.06% | 2.65% | -7.61% | 6.40% | 6.53% | 8.43% | -9.66% | 7.83% |
| Liabilities / equity | 1.07 | 1.85 | 1.49 | 1.52 | 2.13 | 2.04 | 2.12 | 2.23 | 4.67 | 3.87 |
| Current ratio | 1.55 | 1.55 | 1.66 | 1.60 | 1.58 | 1.52 | 1.25 | 1.43 | 1.25 | 1.26 |
Financial Charts
Quarterly
Quarterly standardized facts from SEC companyfacts as of latest extracted filing date 2026-04-30. Source: https://data.sec.gov/api/xbrl/companyfacts/CIK0000014272.json.
| Quarter | End Date | Revenue | Net Income | Diluted EPS | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-Q2 | 2022-06-30 | 0.66 | reported discrete quarter | ||
| 2022-Q3 | 2022-09-30 | 0.75 | reported discrete quarter | ||
| 2023-Q1 | 2023-03-31 | 1.07 | reported discrete quarter | ||
| 2023-Q2 | 2023-06-30 | 11,226,000,000 | 2,073,000,000 | 0.99 | reported discrete quarter |
| 2023-Q3 | 2023-09-30 | 10,966,000,000 | 1,928,000,000 | 0.93 | reported discrete quarter |
| 2023-Q4 | 2023-12-31 | 11,477,000,000 | 1,762,000,000 | derived Q4 = FY annual - nine-month YTD | |
| 2024-Q1 | 2024-03-31 | 11,865,000,000 | -11,911,000,000 | -5.89 | reported discrete quarter |
| 2024-Q2 | 2024-06-30 | 12,201,000,000 | 1,680,000,000 | 0.83 | reported discrete quarter |
| 2024-Q3 | 2024-09-30 | 11,892,000,000 | 1,211,000,000 | 0.60 | reported discrete quarter |
| 2024-Q4 | 2024-12-31 | 12,342,000,000 | 72,000,000 | derived Q4 = FY annual - nine-month YTD | |
| 2025-Q1 | 2025-03-31 | 11,201,000,000 | 2,456,000,000 | 1.20 | reported discrete quarter |
| 2025-Q2 | 2025-06-30 | 12,269,000,000 | 1,310,000,000 | 0.64 | reported discrete quarter |
| 2025-Q3 | 2025-09-30 | 12,222,000,000 | 2,201,000,000 | 1.08 | reported discrete quarter |
| 2025-Q4 | 2025-12-31 | 12,502,000,000 | 1,087,000,000 | derived Q4 = FY annual - nine-month YTD | |
| 2026-Q1 | 2026-03-31 | 11,489,000,000 | 2,677,000,000 | 1.31 | reported discrete quarter |
Quarterly Charts
Macro Cross-References
- CPIAUCSL - Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: All Items in U.S. City Average
- UNRATE - Unemployment Rate
- FEDFUNDS - Federal Funds Effective Rate
- CES0500000003 - Average Hourly Earnings of All Employees, Total Private
- DFEDTARU - Federal Funds Target Range - Upper Limit
- DFEDTARL - Federal Funds Target Range - Lower Limit
- DGS3MO - Market Yield on U.S. Treasury Securities at 3-Month Constant Maturity
- DGS2 - Market Yield on U.S. Treasury Securities at 2-Year Constant Maturity
- DGS10 - Market Yield on U.S. Treasury Securities at 10-Year Constant Maturity
- DGS30 - Market Yield on U.S. Treasury Securities at 30-Year Constant Maturity
- T10Y2Y - 10-Year Treasury Constant Maturity Minus 2-Year Treasury Constant Maturity
- CPILFESL - Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: All Items Less Food and Energy
- CPIUFDSL - Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: Food
- CPIENGSL - Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: Energy
- CUSR0000SAH1 - Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: Shelter
- PCEPI - Personal Consumption Expenditures: Chain-type Price Index
- PCEPILFE - Personal Consumption Expenditures Excluding Food and Energy: Chain-type Price Index
- PPIACO - Producer Price Index by Commodity: All Commodities
- T10YIE - 10-Year Breakeven Inflation Rate
- U6RATE - Total Unemployed, Plus All Marginally Attached Workers Plus Total Employed Part Time for Economic Reasons
- PAYEMS - All Employees, Total Nonfarm
- CIVPART - Labor Force Participation Rate
- EMRATIO - Employment-Population Ratio
- UNEMPLOY - Unemployed
- CE16OV - Employment Level
- ICSA - Initial Claims
- JTSJOL - Job Openings: Total Nonfarm
- JTSQUR - Quits: Total Nonfarm
- GDPC1 - Real Gross Domestic Product
- A191RL1Q225SBEA - Real Gross Domestic Product: Percent Change from Preceding Period
- INDPRO - Industrial Production: Total Index
- TCU - Capacity Utilization: Total Index
- HOUST - New Privately-Owned Housing Units Started: Total Units
- PERMIT - New Privately-Owned Housing Units Authorized in Permit-Issuing Places: Total Units
- RSAFS - Advance Retail Sales: Retail Trade
- PCE - Personal Consumption Expenditures
- DSPIC96 - Real Disposable Personal Income
- PSAVERT - Personal Saving Rate
- M2SL - M2
- BOPGSTB - U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services: Balance
- MSPUS - Median Sales Price of Houses Sold for the United States
- HSN1F - New One Family Houses Sold: United States
- RHORUSQ156N - Homeownership Rate in the United States
- TTLCONS - Total Construction Spending: Total Construction in the United States
- RRVRUSQ156N - Rental Vacancy Rate in the United States
- TOTALSL - Total Consumer Credit Owned and Securitized
- REVOLSL - Revolving Consumer Credit Owned and Securitized
- DRCCLACBS - Delinquency Rate on Credit Card Loans, All Commercial Banks
- GDP - Gross Domestic Product
- GPDI - Gross Private Domestic Investment
- GCE - Government Consumption Expenditures and Gross Investment
- PCEC - Personal Consumption Expenditures
- NETEXP - Net Exports of Goods and Services
- GFDEBTN - Federal Debt: Total Public Debt
- GFDEGDQ188S - Federal Debt: Total Public Debt as Percent of Gross Domestic Product
- FYFSD - Federal Surplus or Deficit
- FGRECPT - Federal Government Current Receipts
- FGEXPND - Federal Government: Current Expenditures
- MANEMP - All Employees, Manufacturing
- USCONS - All Employees, Construction
- USTRADE - All Employees, Retail Trade
- USFIRE - All Employees, Financial Activities
- USGOVT - All Employees, Government
- AWHAETP - Average Weekly Hours of All Employees, Total Private
- DGORDER - Manufacturers' New Orders: Durable Goods
- NEWORDER - Manufacturers' New Orders: Nondefense Capital Goods Excluding Aircraft
- BUSINV - Total Business Inventories
- EXPGS - Exports of Goods and Services
- IMPGS - Imports of Goods and Services
- IR - Import Price Index (End Use): All Commodities
- PPIFIS - Producer Price Index by Commodity: Final Demand
Latest quarter (10-Q)
Latest 10-Q source: 0000014272-26-000010.
Item 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations is provided as a supplement to and should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and related footnotes included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q to enhance the understanding of our results of operations, financial condition and cash flows. Certain amounts in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q may not sum due to rounding. Percentages have been calculated using unrounded amounts.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Our principal strategy is to combine the resources, scale and capability of a large pharmaceutical company with the speed, agility and focus on innovation typically found in the biotech industry. Our focus as a biopharmaceutical company is on discovering, developing and delivering transformational medicines for patients facing serious diseases in areas where we believe that we have an opportunity to make a meaningful difference: oncology, hematology, immunology, cardiovascular, neuroscience and other areas where we can also create long-term value. Our priorities are to focus on transformational medicines where we have a competitive advantage, drive operational excellence and strategically allocate capital for long-term growth and shareholder returns. Our R&D strategy is designed to invest in the most promising science and to consistently execute in a way that translates that science into new medicines with the highest probability of success. To execute this strategy, we focus on three key priorities: science, execution, and value. Additionally, we are driving commercial execution in our key first-in-class and/or best-in-class marketed products, where we continue to expand and see potential for further expansion into the future. For further information on our strategy, see "Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Executive Summary—Strategy" in our 2025 Form 10-K. Refer to the Summary of Abbreviated Terms at the end of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for terms used throughout the document.
During the first quarter of 2026, we made meaningful progress advancing our pipeline, highlighted by: (i) positive interim Phase III results from the SUCCESSOR‑2 study of oral mezigdomide in RRMM, (ii) positive Phase III results from the SCOUT-HCM trial of Camzyos in adolescents with symptomatic oHCM, (iii) positive top‑line results from a Phase II trial for Reblozyl in adults with Alpha (α)-Thalassemia, (iv) positive interim top‑line results from a Phase III trial conducted in China for iza-bren in previously treated unresectable locally advanced or metastatic TNBC, and (v) FDA acceptance of our NDA for iberdomide in combination with standard therapy for patients with RRMM. Additionally, Sotyktu was approved in the U.S. for the treatment of adults with active PsA and Opdivo was approved in the U.S. and EU for cHL.
We remain committed to the strategic allocation of resources and investing in areas that maximize value and drive sustainable growth. As previously announced, our ongoing strategic productivity initiative includes acceleration of the delivery of medicines to patients by evolving and streamlining our enterprise operating model in key areas such as R&D, manufacturing, commercial and other functions. As a result of an expansion in 2025, we expect to realize annual cost savings of approximately $2.0 billion by the end of 2027. The exit costs resulting from these actions are included in our updated 2023 Restructuring Plan.
Financial Highlights
| Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dollars in millions, except per share data | 2026 | 2025 | ||||
| Total Revenues | $ | 11,489 | $ | 11,201 | ||
| Diluted earnings/(loss) per share | ||||||
| GAAP | $ | 1.31 | $ | 1.20 | ||
| Non-GAAP | 1.58 | 1.80 |
Revenues increased 3% during the first quarter of 2026. Demand increased across the Growth Portfolio and for Eliquis, which was partially offset by the impact of generics across the remainder of the Legacy Portfolio. Additionally, revenues were impacted by lower average net selling prices for the Legacy Portfolio and foreign exchange impacts of 2%. Excluding foreign exchange impacts, revenues increased 1%.
The $0.11 increase in GAAP EPS for the first quarter of 2026 was primarily due to the impact of certain specified items, including lower amortization of acquired intangible assets, partially offset by higher IPRD impairment charges in 2026 and the expiry of royalty income on diabetes products at the end of 2025. After adjusting for specified items, the $0.22 decrease in non-GAAP EPS was primarily due to the expiry of royalty income on diabetes products at the end of 2025.
Our non-GAAP financial measures, including non-GAAP earnings and related EPS information, are adjusted to exclude specified items that represent certain costs, expenses, gains and losses and other items impacting the comparability of financial results. For further information and reconciliations relating to our non-GAAP financial measures refer to "—Non-GAAP Financial Measures."
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Economic and Market Factors
Governmental Actions
Ongoing regulatory focus on prescription drugs has increased pressures across our portfolio. These pressures have resulted in lower prices, lower reimbursement rates and smaller populations for whom payers will reimburse, which have negatively impacted, and may continue to negatively impact our results of operations (including intangible asset impairment charges), operating cash flow, liquidity and financial flexibility. Under the IRA, the HHS announced the "maximum fair price" for a 30-day equivalent supply of Eliquis, which applies to the U.S. Medicare channel effective January 1, 2026 and the "maximum fair price" for a 30-day supply of Pomalyst, which applies to the U.S. Medicare channel effective January 1, 2027. Additionally, in January 2026, the HHS selected Orencia as a medicine subject to "negotiation" for government-set prices beginning in 2028. It is possible that more of our products could be selected in future years based upon the selection criteria currently utilized by the HHS or potentially expanded future criteria, or that the "maximum fair price" for our previously selected products could be renegotiated, each of which could, among other things, accelerate revenue erosion prior to expiry of intellectual property protections. We continue to evaluate the impact of the IRA on our results of operations, and it is possible that these changes may result in a material impact on our business and results of operations.
In December 2025, we announced the U.S. Government Agreement pursuant to which we agreed to, among other things: (i) provide Eliquis for free to the Medicaid program effective January 1, 2026; (ii) donate more than seven tons of Eliquis API to fill the U.S. Strategic Active Ingredient Reserve; (iii) enable direct-to-patient access to Sotyktu, Zeposia, Reyataz, Baraclude and Orencia for cash-paying patients at discounts approximately 80% off current list prices; (iv) adopt a more balanced pricing approach for new launches across developed nations; and (v) continue to expand domestic production. This agreement, and any potential future agreements with government entities, by us or our competitors, could result in reduced prices and reimbursement for certain of our or competing products and may impact our cash flows and results of operations.
In accordance with the U.S. Government Agreement, BMS will receive certain U.S. tariff relief until January 2029, including for recently imposed tariffs relating to patented pharmaceuticals and associated pharmaceutical ingredients pursuant to the Presidential Proclamation dated April 2, 2026, and will not be subject to future pricing mandates in the U.S. while the agreement remains in effect. However, such exemptions may be terminated or may not be extended. In addition, we remain subject to any current or future pricing mandates implemented outside of the U.S. It is possible that such regulations may result in a material impact on our business and results of operations.
See risk factors on governmental action items included under “Part I—Item 1A. Risk Factors—Product, Industry and Operational Risks—Increased pricing pressure and other restrictions in the U.S. and abroad continue to negatively affect our revenues and profit margins”, “—We could lose market exclusivity of a product earlier than expected”, “—We could experience difficulties, delays and disruptions in our supply chain as well as in the manufacturing, distribution and sale of our products”, “—Changes to tax regulations could negatively impact our earnings” and "—Adverse changes in U.S. and global economic and political conditions could adversely affect our operations and profitability" in our 2025 Form 10-K.
Significant Product and Pipeline Approvals
The following is a summary of the significant approvals received in 2026 as of April 30, 2026:
| Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Product | Date | Approval |
| Breyanzi | April 2026 | Japan's Ministry of Health Labour and Welfare approval of Breyanzi for the treatment of both relapsed or refractory MCL and relapsed or refractory MZL. |
|---|---|---|
| Opdivo | March 2026 | Announced FDA approval of Opdivo in combination with doxorubicin, vinblastine and dacarbazine (AVD), for the treatment of adult and pediatric patients 12 years and older with previously untreated, Stage III or IV cHL. Announced EC approval of Opdivo in combination with brentuximab vedotin, for the treatment of children 5 years of age and older, adolescents, and adults up to 30 years of age with relapsed or refractory cHL after one prior line of therapy. |
| Sotyktu | March 2026 | Announced FDA approval of Sotyktu, for the treatment of adults with active PsA. |
Refer to "—Product and Pipeline Developments" for a listing of other developments in our marketed products and late-stage pipeline since the start of the first quarter of 2026.
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Acquisitions, Divestitures, Licensing and Other Arrangements
Refer to "Item 1. Financial Statements—Note 3. Alliances" and "—Note 4. Acquisitions, Divestitures, Licensing and Other Arrangements" for information on significant acquisitions, divestitures, licensing and other arrangements.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Regional Revenues
The composition of the changes in revenues was as follows:
| Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dollars in millions | 2026 | 2025 | % Change | Foreign Exchange(b) | |||||||||
| United States | $ | 7,788 | $ | 7,873 | (1) | % | — | % | |||||
| International | 3,444 | 3,110 | 11 | % | 8 | % | |||||||
| Other(a) | 257 | 218 | 18 | % | (7) | % | |||||||
| Total revenues | $ | 11,489 | $ | 11,201 | 3 | % | 2 | % |
(a) Includes royalties and alliance-related revenues for products not sold by our regional commercial organizations, including royalties received from Merck on Winrevair*.
(b) Foreign exchange impacts were derived by applying the prior period average currency rates to the current period revenues.
United States
•U.S. revenues decreased 1% during the first quarter of 2026, reflecting higher demand across the Growth Portfolio and for Eliquis, offset by the impact of generic erosion within the remainder of the Legacy Portfolio. Additionally, revenues were impacted by lower average net selling prices for the Legacy Portfolio. Average U.S. net selling prices decreased 1% compared to the corresponding period a year ago.
International
•International revenues increased 11% during the first quarter of 2026, primarily due to higher demand across the Growth Portfolio and for Eliquis, partially offset by generic erosion within the remainder of t
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Latest 10-K MD&A
Item 7. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS.
Management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations is provided as a supplement to and should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and related notes included elsewhere in this 2025 Form 10-K to enhance the understanding of our results of operations, financial condition and cash flows. Certain amounts in this 2025 Form 10-K may not sum due to rounding. Percentages have been calculated using unrounded amounts.
The comparison of 2024 to 2023 results has been omitted from this Form 10-K and is incorporated by reference from our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024 “Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” filed on February 12, 2025.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Bristol-Myers Squibb Company is a global biopharmaceutical company whose mission is to discover, develop and deliver innovative medicines that help patients prevail over serious diseases. Refer to the Summary of Abbreviated Terms at the end of this 2025 Form 10-K for definitions of capitalized terms used throughout the document.
In 2025, we have achieved multiple regulatory approvals across our portfolio, including the: (i) approval of Breyanzi for adults with relapsed or refractory FL and MCL in the EU, (ii) approval of Camzyos for the treatment of symptomatic obstructive HCM in Japan, (iii) approval of Opdivo + Yervoy as a first-line treatment of adult patients with unresectable or advanced HCC in both the U.S. and the EU, (iv) approval of Opdivo + Yervoy for first-line treatment of adults and pediatric patients 12 years and older with unresectable or metastatic MSI-High or dMMR colorectal cancer in the U.S. and Japan, (v) approval of Opdivo as a perioperative regimen for resectable high risk NSCLC in the EU, (vi) approval of Opdivo Qvantig for use across multiple adult solid tumors in the EU, and (vii) approval of Breyanzi for the treatment of adults with relapsed or refractory MZL in the U.S. Additionally, we received label updates from the FDA that have reduced or removed certain patient monitoring requirements associated with the use of Camzyos, Breyanzi and Abecma.
We continue to pursue activities to advance and expand our pipeline through our internal research and development efforts as well as through business development activities. In 2025, the Company (i) acquired Orbital Therapeutics, which provided the Company with full rights to OTX-201, a preclinical in vivo CAR T-cell therapy currently in IND-enabling studies for autoimmune disease, (ii) entered into a strategic collaboration with BioNTech to co-develop and co-commercialize BioNTech's investigational bispecific antibody pumitamig (BNT327/BMS986545) across multiple solid tumor types, (iii) acquired a global exclusive license from Philochem for OncoACP3, a radiopharmaceutical therapeutic and diagnostic agent targeting prostate cancer, and (iv) expanded our development and manufacturing capabilities by opening a new radiopharmaceutical facility in Indianapolis, Indiana, which will support RPTs acquired in connection with the RayzeBio acquisition. For additional information relating to our acquisitions, divestitures, licensing and other arrangements refer to "Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data — Note 3. Alliances" and "Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data— Note 4. Acquisitions, Divestitures, Licensing and Other Arrangements".
We remain committed to the strategic allocation of resources and investing in areas that maximize value and drive sustainable growth. As previously announced, our ongoing strategic productivity initiative includes acceleration of the delivery of medicines to patients by evolving and streamlining our enterprise operating model in key areas such as R&D, manufacturing, commercial and other functions. We continue to expect to realize approximately $2.0 billion in cost savings by the end of 2027 in connection with the 2025 expansion of our ongoing strategic productivity initiative. The exit costs resulting from these actions are included in our updated 2023 Restructuring Plan.
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Financial Highlights
| Year Ended December 31, | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dollars in millions, except per share data | 2025 | 2024 | ||||
| Total Revenues | $ | 48,194 | $ | 48,300 | ||
| Diluted Earnings/(Loss) Per Share | ||||||
| GAAP | $ | 3.46 | $ | (4.41) | ||
| Non-GAAP | 6.15 | 1.15 |
Revenues were relatively flat in 2025. Demand increased across the Growth Portfolio and for Eliquis, which was offset by the impact of generics across the remainder of the Legacy Portfolio. Additionally, revenues were impacted by higher U.S. government channel rebates in 2025. We expect continued generic erosion within our Legacy Portfolio in 2026 primarily due to Revlimid and Pomalyst in the U.S.
The $7.87 change in GAAP EPS in 2025 was primarily due to lower Acquired IPRD charges, the impact of certain specified items, including lower amortization of acquired intangible assets and lower intangible asset impairment charges, and cost savings from our ongoing strategic productivity initiative in 2025. After adjusting for specified items, the $5.00 increase in non-GAAP EPS was primarily due to the aforementioned lower Acquired IPRD charges and cost savings from our ongoing strategic productivity initiative.
Our non-GAAP financial measures, including non-GAAP earnings and related EPS information, are adjusted to exclude specified items that represent certain costs, expenses, gains and losses and other items impacting the comparability of financial results. For a detailed listing of all specified items and further information, reconciliations and changes to our non-GAAP financial measures refer to “—Non-GAAP Financial Measures.”
Economic and Market Factors
Governmental Actions
As regulators continue to focus on prescription drugs, our products are facing increased pressures across the portfolio. These pressures stem from legislative and policy changes, including price controls, pharmaceutical market access, discounting, changes to tax and importation laws and other restrictions in the U.S., EU and other regions around the world. These pressures have resulted in lower prices, lower reimbursement rates and smaller populations for whom payers will reimburse, which have negatively impacted, and may continue to negatively impact our results of operations (including intangible asset impairment charges), operating cash flow, liquidity and financial flexibility. In August 2024, as part of the first round of government price setting pursuant to the IRA, the HHS announced the "maximum fair price" for a 30-day equivalent supply of Eliquis, which applies to the U.S. Medicare channel effective January 1, 2026. In November 2025, the HHS announced the "maximum fair price" for a 30-day supply of Pomalyst, which applies to the U.S. Medicare channel effective January 1, 2027. In January 2026, the HHS selected Orencia as a medicine subject to "negotiation" for government-set prices beginning in 2028. It is possible that more of our products could be selected in future years based upon the selection criteria currently utilized by the HHS or potentially expanded future criteria, or that the "maximum fair price" for our previously selected products could be renegotiated, each of which could, among other things, accelerate revenue erosion prior to expiry of intellectual property protections. We continue to evaluate the impact of the IRA on our results of operations, and it is possible that these changes may result in a material impact on our business and results of operations.
In December 2025, we announced the U.S. Government Agreement pursuant to which we agreed to, among other things: (i) provide Eliquis for free to the Medicaid program effective January 1, 2026; (ii) donate more than seven tons of Eliquis API to fill the U.S. Strategic Active Ingredient Reserve; (iii) enable direct-to-patient access to Sotyktu, Zeposia, Reyataz, Baraclude and Orencia for cash-paying patients at discounts approximately 80% off current list prices; (iv) adopt a more balanced pricing approach for new launches across developed nations; and (v) continue to expand domestic production. This agreement, and any potential future agreements with government entities, by us or our competitors, could result in reduced prices and reimbursement for certain of our or competing products and may impact our cash flows and results of operations.
Further, the U.S. and other countries have recently imposed, and may continue to impose, new tariffs. While pharmaceuticals are largely exempt from the tariffs imposed in 2025, such exemptions may be terminated or may not apply to any future tariffs. In accordance with the U.S. Government Agreement, BMS will receive certain U.S. tariff relief until January 2029 and will not be subject to future pricing mandates in the U.S., however, such exemptions may be terminated or may not be extended. In addition, we remain subject to any current or future pricing mandates implemented outside of the U.S. It is possible that such regulations may result in a material impact on our business and results of operations.
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At the state level, multiple states have passed, are pursuing or are considering government action via legislation or regulations to change drug pricing and reimbursement (e.g., establishing prescription drug affordability boards, implementing manufacturer mandates tied to the Federal Public Health Service Act drug pricing program, etc.). Some of these state-level actions may also influence federal and other state policies and legislation. Given the current uncertainty surrounding the adoption, timing and implementation of many of these measures, as well as pending litigation challenging such laws, we are unable to predict their full impact on our business. However, such measures could modify or decrease access, coverage, or reimbursement of our products, or result in significant changes to our sales or pricing practices, which could have a material impact on our revenues and results of operations. With respect to the Federal Public Health Service Act drug pricing program, certain states have enacted laws regulating manufacturer pricing obligations under the program to date. Several additional states are considering similar potential legislation or other government actions, and we expect other states may do the same in the future.
See risk factors on these items included under “Part I—Item 1A. Risk Factors—Product, Industry and Operational Risks—Increased pricing pressure and other restrictions in the U.S. and abroad continue to negatively affect our revenues and profit margins”, “—We could lose market exclusivity of a product earlier than expected”, “—We could experience difficulties, delays and disruptions in our supply chain as well as in the manufacturing, distribution and sale of our products” and “—Changes to tax regulations could negatively impact our earnings”.
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Significant Product and Pipeline Approvals
The following is a summary of the significant approvals received:
| Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Product | Date | Approval |
| Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Breyanzi | December 2025 | FDA approval of Breyanzi for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory MZL who have received at least two prior lines of systemic therapy. |
| Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Breyanzi | November 2025 | EC approval of Breyanzi for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory MCL after at least two lines of systemic therapy including a Bruton's tyrosine kinase inhibitor. |
| Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Augtyro | November 2025 | Japan’s Ministry of Health Labour and Welfare approval of Augtyro for the treatment of NTRK fusion-positive, advanced or recurrent solid tumors. |
| Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Opdivo + Yervoy | August 2025 | Japan’s Ministry of Health Labour and Welfare approval of Opdivo + Yervoy for the treatment of unresectable advanced or recurrent microsatellite instability-high colorectal cancer. |
| Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Opdivo + Yervoy | June 2025 | Japan’s Ministry of Health Labour and Welfare approval of Opdivo + Yervoy for the treatment of unresectable HCC. |
| Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Inrebic | June 2025 | Japan’s Ministry of Health Labour and Welfare approval of Inrebic for the treatment of myelofibrosis. |
| Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Opdivo Qvantig | May 2025 | EC approval of Opdivo Qvantig for use across multiple adult solid tumors as monotherapy, monotherapy maintenance following completion of intravenous Opdivo plus Yervoy combination therapy, or in combination with chemotherapy or cabozantinib. |
| Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Opdivo | May 2025 | EC approval for perioperative regimen of neoadjuvant Opdivo and chemotherapy followed by surgery and adjuvant Opdivo for the treatment of resectable NSCLC at high-risk of recurrence in adult patients whose tumors have PD-L1 expression ≥1%. |
| Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 |
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| Opdivo + Yervoy | April 2025 | FDA approval of Opdivo + Yervoy as a first-line treatment of adult patients with unresectable or metastatic HCC. |
| Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 |
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| Opdivo + Yervoy | April 2025 | FDA approval of Opdivo + Yervoy as a first-line treatment of adult and pediatric patients with unresectable or metastatic microsatellite instability-high or mismatch repair deficient CRC. |
| Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Camzyos | March 2025 | Japan’s Ministry of Health Labour and Welfare approval of Camzyos for the treatment of oHCM. |
| Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 |
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| Breyanzi | March 2025 | EC approval of Breyanzi for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory FL after two or more lines of systemic therapy. |
| Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Opdivo + Yervoy | March 2025 | EC approval of Opdivo + Yervoy for the first-line treatment of adult patients with unresectable or advanced HCC. |
| Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Augtyro | February 2025 | EC approval for Augtyro as a treatment for adult patients with ROS1-positive NSCLC and for adult and pediatric patients 12 years of age and older with NTRK-positive solid tumors. |
Refer to “—Product and Pipeline Developments” for all of the developments in our marketed products and late-stage pipeline in 2025 and in early 2026.
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Strategy
Our principal strategy is to combine the resources, scale and capability of a large pharmaceutical company with the speed, agility and focus on innovation typically found in the biotech industry. Our focus as a biopharmaceutical company is on discovering, developing and delivering transformational medicines for patients facing serious diseases in areas where we believe that we have an opportunity to make a meaningful difference: oncology, hematology, immunology, cardiovascular, neuroscience and other areas where we can also create long-term value. Our priorities are to focus on transformational medicines where we have a competitive advantage, drive operational excellence throughout the organization and strategically allocate capital for long-term growth and shareholder returns.
Our R&D strategy is designed to invest in the most promising science and to consistently execute in a way that translates that science into new medicines with the highest probability of success. To execute this strategy, we focus on three key priorities: science, execution, and value. We have a disease-focused strategy that incorporates lead and supporting assets and pursues high-impact medicines to advance standards of care across our core therapeutic areas. To accelerate progress, we have taken steps to increase the probability of success in our clinical trials and are infusing artificial intelligence throughout our R&D process. Together, these efforts enable us to prioritize programs more deliberately and effectively, delivering novel therapies for patients and driving long-term growth.
In oncology, we are focused on extending and strengthening our leadership in IO, as well as diversifying beyond IO. During 2025, we entered into a global strategic collaboration with BioNTech for the co-development and co-commercialization of pumitamig (BNT327/BMS986545), a potentially transformative PD-L1/VEGF-A bispecific that could set a new standard of care across multiple tumor types. Additionally, we believe we have significant opportunity in radiopharmaceuticals as a new oncology modality with opportunities to advance RYZ101, RYZ401 and RYZ801. In hematology, we see significant potential with our targeted protein degradation platform, which includes potentially first-in-class CELMoDs currently under investigation for multiple myeloma with iberdomide and mezigdomide and lymphoma with golcadomide as well as a potentially first-in-class BCL6 LDD with BMS-986458. In cell therapy, we are building on our expertise and leadership, developing next generation CAR-T treatments with first-in-class potential, including in vivo CAR-T cell therapies. We are investigating arlo-cel in pivotal studies targeting multiple myeloma and advancing development for zola-cel (CD19-targeted NEX-T), an asset aimed at resetting the immune system, in autoimmune diseases. We are exploring zola-cel's potential in multiple disease areas, including SLE, SSc and other indications. Additionally, in immunology, we are developing admilparant, our LPA1 antagonist targeting pulmonary fibrosis with ongoing registrational clinical trials for IPF and PPF. In cardiovascular diseases, the LIBREXIA clinical program, in partnership with Johnson & Johnson, includes registrational trials in atrial fibrillation and secondary stroke prevention for milvexian. Lastly, we have a growing, diverse neuroscience pipeline that includes several ongoing Phase III studies as well as several investigational programs aimed at advancing novel therapeutic approaches across neurological diseases.
We are driving commercial execution in our key first-in-class and/or best-in-class marketed products, where we continue to expand and see potential for further expansion into the future. We have established a strong foundation in IO with Opdivo, Yervoy and Opdualag, and have expanded our leadership in the area with the addition of Opdivo Qvantig. In hematology, Reblozyl, continues to drive market share in the first line RS-positive and RS-negative settings in the U.S., and in cardiovascular diseases, Camzyos continues to provide benefits to patients with oHCM. Additionally, in cell therapy, we continue to expand the range of B-cell malignancies treated by Breyanzi. Finally, in immunology and neuroscience, respectively, registrational studies are ongoing for Sotyktu in systemic lupus erythematosus and Sjögren's disease and are ongoing or planned for Cobenfy in Alzheimer's Disease Psychosis, Alzheimer's Disease Agitation, Alzheimer's Disease Cognition, Bipolar I Disorder and Autism spectrum disorder irritability. Together with our digital capabilities, including the deployment of artificial intelligence, we are enhancing commercial productivity through more effective clinician engagement and targeted patient outreach.
We remain committed to the strategic allocation of resources and investing in areas that maximize value and drive sustainable growth. We previously announced a strategic productivity initiative to accelerate the delivery of medicines to patients by evolving and streamlining our enterprise operating model in key areas such as R&D, manufacturing, commercial and other functions. We continue to expect to realize approximately $2.0 billion in cost savings by the end of 2027 in connection with the 2025 expansion of our ongoing strategic productivity initiative. The exit costs resulting from these actions are included in our updated 2023 Restructuring Plan.
Our strategy extends well beyond the discovery, development and delivery of transformative medicines that help patients prevail over serious diseases. We understand the future of our employees, our communities, our planet, and our business are inextricably linked. Accordingly, we seek to mobilize our capabilities and resources to positively impact the communities where we live, work, and serve around the world. As we work to transform patients’ lives through science, we operate with effective governance, uncompromising quality and compliance, and the highest ethical standards to deliver our mission. These values have been central to who we are, what we do, and how we do it since our company was founded in 1887. We believe that driving long-term business value is at the heart of living our purpose, enabling us to be leaders and difference-makers for generations to come.
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Acquisitions, Divestitures, Licensing and Other Arrangements
For detailed information on significant acquisitions, divestitures, collaborations, licensing and other arrangements during 2025 refer to “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data —Note 3. Alliances” and “—Note 4. Acquisitions, Divestitures, Licensing and Other Arrangements.”
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Regional Revenues
The composition of the changes in revenues was as follows:
| Year Ended December 31, | |||||||||||||
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| Dollars in millions | 2025 | 2024 | % Change | Foreign Exchange(b) | |||||||||
| United States | $ | 33,279 | $ | 34,105 | (2) | % | — | ||||||
| International | 13,828 | 13,199 | 5 | % | 2 | % | |||||||
| Other revenues(a) | 1,087 | 996 | 9 | % | — | ||||||||
| Total Revenues | $ | 48,194 | $ | 48,300 | — | % | 1 | % |
(a) Other revenues include royalties and alliance-related revenues for products not sold by our regional commercial organizations, including royalties received from Merck on Winrevair*.
(b) Foreign exchange impacts were derived by applying the prior period average currency rates to the current period revenues.
United States
•U.S. revenues decreased 2% in 2025 reflecting higher demand across the Growth Portfolio and for Eliquis, partially offset by the impact of generics on Revlimid, Sprycel and Abraxane. Additionally, U.S. revenues were impacted by higher government channel rebates in 2025. Average net selling prices decreased by 4% in 2025 compared to 2024.
International
•International revenues increased 5% in 2025 primarily due to higher demand across the Growth Portfolio and for Eliquis, partially offset by generic erosion within the remainder of the Legacy Portfolio. Excluding the impacts of foreign exchange, international revenues increased 3%.
No single country outside the U.S. contributed more than 10% of total revenues in 2025 and 2024. Our business is typically not seasonal; however, in the first quarter we typically see an unwinding of sales channel inventory build-up from the fourth quarter of the prior year.
GTN Adjustments
We recognize revenue net of GTN adjustments that are further described in “—Critical Accounting Policies.”
The activities and ending reserve balances for each significant category of GTN adjustments were as follows:
| Dollars in millions | Charge-Backs and Cash Discounts | Medicaid and Medicare Rebates | Other Rebates, Returns, Discounts and Adjustments | Total | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balance at January 1, 2025 | $ | 900 | $ | 5,385 | $ | 3,636 | $ | 9,921 | ||||||
| Provision related to sales made in: | ||||||||||||||
| Current period | 14,069 | 18,351 | 9,394 | 41,814 | ||||||||||
| Prior period | (2) | (342) | (141) | (485) | ||||||||||
| Payments and returns | (13,251) | (18,752) | (8,951) | (40,954) | ||||||||||
| Foreign currency translation and other | 4 | — | 264 | 268 | ||||||||||
| Balance at December 31, 2025 | $ | 1,720 | $ | 4,643 | $ | 4,202 | $ | 10,565 |
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The reconciliation of gross product sales to net product sales by each significant category of GTN adjustments was as follows:
| Year Ended December 31, | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dollars in millions | 2025 | 2024 | % Change | |||||||||
| Gross product sales | $ | 88,085 | $ | 83,671 | 5 | % | ||||||
| GTN Adjustments | ||||||||||||
| Charge-backs and cash discounts | (14,067) | (11,510) | 22 | % | ||||||||
| Medicaid and Medicare rebates | (18,010) | (16,551) | 9 | % | ||||||||
| Other rebates, returns, discounts and adjustments | (9,253) | (8,832) | 5 | % | ||||||||
| Total GTN Adjustments | (41,329) | (36,893) | 12 | % | ||||||||
| Net product sales | $ | 46,756 | $ | 46,778 | — | % | ||||||
| GTN adjustments percentage | 47 | % | 44 | % | 3 | % | ||||||
| U.S. | 53 | % | 49 | % | 4 | % | ||||||
| Non-U.S. | 19 | % | 20 | % | (1) | % |
Reductions/(increases) to provisions for product sales made in prior periods resulting from changes in estimates were $485 million for 2025 and $159 million for 2024. The reductions to provisions in 2025 primarily related to lower than expected Medicaid utilization, and the reductions to provisions in 2024 primarily related to the non-U.S. revisions in clawback amounts driven by VAT recoverable estimates. GTN adjustments are primarily a function of product sales volume, regional and payer channel mix, contractual or legislative discounts and rebates. U.S. GTN adjustments percentage increased primarily due to the redesign of the U.S. Medicare Part D program and higher government channel mix, which has higher GTN adjustment percentages.
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Total Revenues by Product:
| Year Ended December 31, | ||||||||||
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| Dollars in millions | 2025 | 2024 | % Change | |||||||
| Growth Portfolio | ||||||||||
| Opdivo | $ | 10,049 | $ | 9,304 | 8 | % | ||||
| U.S. | 5,904 | 5,350 | 10 | % | ||||||
| Non-U.S. | 4,145 | 3,954 | 5 | % | ||||||
| Opdivo Qvantig | 238 | — | N/A | |||||||
| U.S. | 205 | — | N/A | |||||||
| Non-U.S. | 33 | — | N/A | |||||||
| Orencia | 3,705 | 3,682 | 1 | % | ||||||
| U.S. | 2,736 | 2,770 | (1) | % | ||||||
| Non-U.S. | 969 | 912 | 6 | % | ||||||
| Yervoy | 2,900 | 2,530 | 15 | % | ||||||
| U.S. | 1,825 | 1,599 | 14 | % | ||||||
| Non-U.S. | 1,075 | 931 | 15 | % | ||||||
| Reblozyl | 2,327 | 1,773 | 31 | % | ||||||
| U.S. | 1,888 | 1,444 | 31 | % | ||||||
| Non-U.S. | 438 | 329 | 33 | % | ||||||
| Breyanzi | 1,358 | 747 | 82 | % | ||||||
| U.S. | 994 | 591 | 68 | % | ||||||
| Non-U.S. | 364 | 156 | 132 | % | ||||||
| Opdualag | 1,185 | 928 | 28 | % | ||||||
| U.S. | 1,045 | 870 | 20 | % | ||||||
| Non-U.S. | 140 | 58 | 139 | % | ||||||
| Camzyos | 1,068 | 602 | 77 | % | ||||||
| U.S. | 863 | 543 | 59 | % | ||||||
| Non-U.S. | 204 | 59 | 200% | |||||||
| Zeposia | 577 | 566 | 2 | % | ||||||
| U.S. | 392 | 403 | (3) | % | ||||||
| Non-U.S. | 186 | 163 | 14 | % | ||||||
| Abecma | 427 | 406 | 5 | % | ||||||
| U.S. | 208 | 242 | (14) | % | ||||||
| Non-U.S. | 219 | 164 | 34 | % | ||||||
| Sotyktu | 291 | 246 | 19 | % | ||||||
| U.S. | 182 | 190 | (5) | % | ||||||
| Non-U.S. | 110 | 56 | 99 | % | ||||||
| Krazati | 205 | 126 | 62 | % | ||||||
| U.S. | 192 | 118 | 63 | % | ||||||
| Non-U.S. | 13 | 8 | 60 | % | ||||||
| Cobenfy | 155 | 10 | 200% | |||||||
| U.S. | 155 | 10 | 200% | |||||||
| Non-U.S. | — | — | N/A |
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| Year Ended December 31, | ||||||||||
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| Dollars in millions | 2025 | 2024 | % Change | |||||||
| Growth Portfolio (cont.) | ||||||||||
| Other Growth Products(a) | 1,924 | 1,643 | 17 | % | ||||||
| U.S. | 782 | 710 | 10 | % | ||||||
| Non-U.S. | 1,142 | 933 | 22 | % | ||||||
| Total Growth Portfolio | $ | 26,409 | $ | 22,563 | 17 | % | ||||
| U.S. | 17,371 | 14,840 | 17 | % | ||||||
| Non-U.S. | 9,038 | 7,723 | 17 | % | ||||||
| Legacy Portfolio | ||||||||||
| Eliquis | $ | 14,443 | $ | 13,333 | 8 | % | ||||
| U.S. | 10,239 | 9,631 | 6 | % | ||||||
| Non-U.S. | 4,205 | 3,702 | 14 | % | ||||||
| Revlimid | 2,951 | 5,773 | (49) | % | ||||||
| U.S. | 2,535 | 4,999 | (49) | % | ||||||
| Non-U.S. | 416 | 774 | (46) | % | ||||||
| Pomalyst/Imnovid | 2,733 | 3,545 | (23) | % | ||||||
| U.S. | 2,341 | 2,695 | (13) | % | ||||||
| Non-U.S. | 391 | 850 | (54) | % | ||||||
| Sprycel | 493 | 1,286 | (62) | % | ||||||
| U.S. | 299 | 983 | (70) | % | ||||||
| Non-U.S. | 194 | 303 | (36) | % | ||||||
| Abraxane | 368 | 875 | (58) | % | ||||||
| U.S. | 116 | 541 | (78) | % | ||||||
| Non-U.S. | 251 | 334 | (25) | % | ||||||
| Other Legacy Products(b) | 798 | 925 | (14) | % | ||||||
| U.S. | 378 | 416 | (9) | % | ||||||
| Non-U.S. | 420 | 509 | (17) | % | ||||||
| Total Legacy Portfolio | $ | 21,785 | $ | 25,737 | (15) | % | ||||
| U.S. | 15,908 | 19,265 | (17) | % | ||||||
| Non-U.S. | 5,877 | 6,472 | (9) | % | ||||||
| Total Revenues | $ | 48,194 | $ | 48,300 | — | % | ||||
| U.S. | 33,279 | 34,105 | (2) | % | ||||||
| Non-U.S.(c) | 14,915 | 14,195 | 5 | % |
(a) Includes Augtyro, Onureg, Inrebic, Nulojix, Empliciti and royalty revenues, including royalties received from Merck on Winrevair*.
(b) Includes other mature brands.
(c) Includes international and other.
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Growth Portfolio
Opdivo (nivolumab) — a fully human monoclonal antibody that binds to the PD-1 on T and NKT cells. It has been approved for several anti-cancer indications including bladder, blood, CRC, head and neck, RCC, HCC, lung, melanoma, MPM, stomach and esophageal cancer. The Opdivo+Yervoy regimen also is approved in multiple markets for the treatment of NSCLC, melanoma, MPM, RCC, CRC, HCC and various gastric and esophageal cancers.
•U.S. revenues increased 10% in 2025, primarily due to higher demand and higher average net selling prices.
•International revenues increased 5% in 2025, primarily due to higher demand for additional indication launches and foreign exchange impacts of 1%. Excluding foreign exchange impacts, revenues increased 4%.
Opdivo Qvantig (nivolumab and hyaluronidase-nvhy) — a subcutaneously administered PD-1 inhibitor indicated for most previously approved adult, solid tumor Opdivo indications as monotherapy, monotherapy maintenance following completion of Opdivo plus Yervoy combination therapy, or in combination with chemotherapy or cabozantinib. Opdivo Qvantig was launched in the U.S. and Puerto Rico in January 2025. Additionally, in May 2025, the product was approved by the EC.
Orencia (abatacept) — a fusion protein indicated for (i) the treatment of adult patients with moderately to severely active RA, (ii) the treatment of patients 2 years of age and older with moderately to severely active polyarticular JIA, (iii) the treatment of patients 2 years of age and older with active PsA and (iv) the prophylaxis of aGVHD, in combination with a calcineurin inhibitor and methotrexate in certain adult and pediatric patients.
•U.S. revenues decreased 1% in 2025, primarily due to lower average net selling prices, partially offset by higher demand.
•International revenues increased 6% in 2025, primarily due to higher demand and foreign exchange impacts of 1%. Excluding foreign exchange impacts, revenues increased 5%.
•BMS is not aware of any Orencia biosimilars on the market in the U.S., EU or Japan. Formulation and additional patents expire in 2026 and beyond.
Yervoy (ipilimumab) — a CTLA4 immune checkpoint inhibitor. Yervoy is a monoclonal antibody for the treatment of patients with unresectable or metastatic melanoma. The Opdivo+Yervoy regimen is approved in multiple markets for the treatment of NSCLC, melanoma, MPM, RCC, CRC, HCC and esophageal cancer.
•U.S. revenues increased 14% in 2025, primarily due to higher demand and higher average net selling prices.
•International revenues increased 15% in 2025, primarily due to higher demand and foreign exchange impacts of 2%. Excluding foreign exchange impacts, revenues increased 14%.
•BMS is not aware of a Yervoy biosimilar on the market in the U.S., EU, or Japan.
Reblozyl (luspatercept-aamt) — an erythroid maturation agent indicated for the treatment of anemia in (i) adult patients with transfusion dependent and non-transfusion dependent beta thalassemia who require regular red blood cell transfusions, (ii) adult patients with very low- to intermediate-risk MDS who have ring sideroblasts and require red blood cell transfusions, as well as (iii) adult patients without previous erythropoiesis stimulating agent use (ESA-naïve) with very low- to intermediate-risk MDS who may require regular red blood cell transfusions, regardless of RS status. Reblozyl is the subject of a global licensing agreement pursuant to which we pay tiered royalties to Merck ranging from 20% to 24% of net sales, which are included in Cost of products sold. Refer to “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data—Note 4. Acquisitions, Divestitures, Licensing and Other Arrangements” for more information.
•U.S. revenues increased 31% in 2025, primarily due to higher demand.
•International revenues increased 33% in 2025, primarily due to higher demand and foreign exchange impacts of 3%. Excluding foreign exchange impacts, revenues increased 30%.
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Breyanzi (lisocabtagene maraleucel) — a CD19-directed genetically modified autologous CAR-T cell therapy indicated for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory LBCL after one or more lines of systemic therapy, including DLBCL not otherwise specified, high-grade B-cell lymphoma, primary mediastinal LBCL, grade 3B FL and relapsed or refractory FL after at least two prior lines of systemic therapy, relapsed or refractory CLL or SLL; relapsed or refractory MCL in patients who have received at least two prior lines of systemic therapy, including a Bruton tyrosine kinase inhibitor and a B-cell lymphoma 2 inhibitor; and relapsed or refractory MZL after at least two prior lines of systemic therapy.
•U.S. revenues increased 68% in 2025, primarily due to higher demand for core indications and additional indication launches.
•International revenues increased 132% in 2025, primarily due to higher demand driven by new indication launches and launches in new markets as well as foreign exchange impacts of 8%. Excluding foreign exchange impacts, revenues increased 124%.
Opdualag (nivolumab and relatlimab-rmbw) — a combination of nivolumab, a PD-1 blocking antibody, and relatlimab, a LAG-3 blocking antibody, indicated for the treatment of adult and pediatric patients 12 years of age or older with unresectable or metastatic melanoma.
•U.S. revenues increased 20% in 2025, primarily due to higher demand.
Camzyos (mavacamten) — an oral cardiac myosin inhibitor indicated for the treatment of adults with symptomatic oHCM to improve functional capacity and symptoms.
•U.S. revenues increased 59% in 2025, primarily due to higher demand.
•International revenues increased more than 200% in 2025, primarily due to higher demand driven by launches in new markets.
Zeposia (ozanimod) — an oral immunomodulatory drug used to treat relapsing forms of MS, to include clinically isolated syndrome, relapsing-remitting disease, and active secondary progressive disease, in adults and to treat moderately to severely active UC in adults.
•U.S. revenues decreased 3% in 2025, primarily due to lower demand.
•International revenues increased 14% in 2025, primarily due to higher demand and foreign exchange impacts of 4%. Excluding foreign exchange impacts, revenues increased 10%.
Abecma (idecabtagene vicleucel) — is a BCMA genetically modified autologous CAR-T cell therapy indicated for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma after two or more prior lines of therapy, including an immunomodulatory agent, a proteasome inhibitor, and an anti-cyclic ADP ribose hydrolase monoclonal antibody.
•U.S. revenues decreased 14% in 2025, primarily due to lower demand from increased competition in BCMA targeted therapies.
•International revenues increased 34% in 2025, primarily due to a one-time favorable GTN adjustment in 2025 and foreign exchange impacts of 4%. Excluding foreign exchange impacts, revenues increased 29%.
Sotyktu (deucravacitinib) — an oral, selective, allosteric tyrosine kinase 2 inhibitor indicated for the treatment of adults with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis who are candidates for systemic therapy or phototherapy.
•U.S. revenues decreased 5% in 2025, primarily due to lower average net selling prices, partially offset by higher demand.
•International revenues increased 99% in 2025, primarily due to higher demand and foreign exchange impacts of 3%. Excluding foreign exchange impacts, revenues increased 95%.
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Krazati (adagrasib) — a highly selective and potent oral small-molecule inhibitor of the KRASG12C mutation, indicated for the treatment of adult patients with KRASG12C-mutated locally advanced or metastatic NSCLC, as determined by an FDA-approved test, who have received at least one prior systemic therapy and, in combination with cetuximab, for the treatment of adult patients with KRASG12C-mutated locally advanced or metastatic CRC, as determined by an FDA-approved test, who have received prior treatment with fluoropyrimidine-, oxaliplatin-, and irinotecan-based chemotherapy. Krazati was brought into the BMS portfolio as part of the Mirati acquisition completed in 2024.
•U.S. revenues increased 63% in 2025, primarily due to higher demand.
Cobenfy (xanomeline and trospium chloride) – an oral combination of xanomeline, a M1/M4 muscarinic agonist, and trospium chloride, a peripheral muscarinic antagonist, indicated for the treatment of schizophrenia in adults. Cobenfy was approved by the FDA in September 2024 and launched in the U.S. in October 2024 and Puerto Rico in January 2025.
Other growth products — includes Augtyro, Onureg, Inrebic, Nulojix, Empliciti and royalty revenues.
Legacy Portfolio
Eliquis (apixaban) — an oral Factor Xa inhibitor indicated for the reduction in risk of stroke/systemic embolism in NVAF and for the treatment of DVT/PE and reduction in risk of recurrence following initial therapy.
•U.S. revenues increased 6% in 2025, primarily due to higher demand.
•International revenues increased 14% in 2025, primarily due to higher demand and foreign exchange impacts of 4%. Excluding foreign exchange impacts, revenues increased 9%.
•Following the May 2021 expiration of regulatory exclusivity for Eliquis in Europe, generic manufacturers have sought to challenge our Eliquis patents and related SPCs and have begun marketing generic versions of Eliquis in certain countries prior to the expiry of our patents and related SPCs, which has led to the filing of infringement and invalidity actions involving our Eliquis patents and related SPCs being filed in various countries in Europe. We believe in the innovative science behind Eliquis and the strength of our intellectual property, which we will defend against infringement. Refer to "Item 1. Financial Statements—Note 20. Legal Proceedings and Contingencies—Intellectual Property" for further information.
Revlimid (lenalidomide) — an oral immunomodulatory drug that in combination with dexamethasone is indicated for the treatment of patients with multiple myeloma. Revlimid as a single agent is also indicated as a maintenance therapy in patients with multiple myeloma following autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplant. Revlimid has received approvals for several indications in the hematological malignancies including lymphoma and MDS.
•U.S. revenues decreased 49% in 2025, primarily due to lower demand driven by generic erosion and lower average net selling prices. Lower average net selling prices were impacted by the redesign of the Medicare Part D program and government channel mix during 2025.
•International revenues decreased 46% in 2025, primarily due to lower demand driven by generic erosion.
•In the U.S., certain third parties have been granted volume-limited licenses to sell generic lenalidomide. Pursuant to these licenses, several generics have entered or are expected to enter the U.S. market with volume-limited quantities of generic lenalidomide. As of January 31, 2026, these licenses are no longer volume-limited. In the EU and Japan, generic lenalidomide products have entered the market.
Pomalyst/Imnovid (pomalidomide) — a proprietary, distinct, small molecule that is administered orally and modulates the immune system and other biologically important targets. Pomalyst/Imnovid is indicated for patients with multiple myeloma who have received at least two prior therapies including lenalidomide and a proteasome inhibitor and have demonstrated disease progression on or within 60 days of completion of the last therapy.
•U.S. revenues decreased 13% in 2025, primarily due to lower average net selling prices, mainly driven by the redesign of the Medicare Part D program.
•International revenues decreased 54% in 2025, primarily due to lower demand driven by generic erosion.
•Generic pomalidomide products entered the EU market in August 2024 and are expected to enter the U.S. market in March 2026.
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Sprycel (dasatinib) — an oral inhibitor of multiple tyrosine kinase indicated for the first-line treatment of patients with Philadelphia chromosome-positive CML in chronic phase and the treatment of adults with chronic, accelerated, or myeloid or lymphoid blast phase CML with resistance or intolerance to prior therapy, including Gleevec* (imatinib mesylate) and the treatment of children and adolescents aged 1 year to 18 years with chronic phase Philadelphia chromosome-positive CML.
•U.S. revenues decreased 70% in 2025, primarily due to lower demand driven by generic erosion.
•International revenues decreased 36% in 2025, primarily due to lower demand driven by generic erosion and foreign exchange impacts of (1)%. Excluding foreign exchange impact, revenues decreased 35%.
•In the U.S. (September 2024), EU and Japan, generic dasatinib products have entered the market.
Abraxane (paclitaxel albumin-bound particles for injectable suspension) — a solvent-free protein-bound chemotherapy product that combines paclitaxel with albumin using our proprietary Nab® technology platform, and is used to treat breast cancer, NSCLC and pancreatic cancer, among others.
•U.S. revenues decreased 78% in 2025, primarily due to lower demand driven by generic erosion.
Other legacy products — includes other mature brands.
Estimated End-User Demand
Pursuant to the SEC Consent Order described under “—SEC Consent Order”, we monitor inventory levels on hand in the U.S. wholesaler distribution channel and outside of the U.S. in the direct customer distribution channel. We disclose products with levels of inventory in excess of one month on hand or expected demand, subject to certain limited exceptions. There were none as of December 31, 2025, for our U.S. distribution channels, and September 30, 2025, for our non-U.S. distribution channels.
In the U.S., we generally determine our months on hand estimates using inventory levels of product on hand and the amount of out-movement provided by our three largest wholesalers, which account for approximately 87% of total gross sales of U.S. products for the year ended December 31, 2025. Factors that may influence our estimates include generic erosion, seasonality of products, wholesaler purchases in light of increases in wholesaler list prices, new product launches, new warehouse openings by wholesalers and new customer stockings by wholesalers. In addition, these estimates are calculated using third-party data, which may be impacted by their recordkeeping processes.
Camzyos is only available through a restricted program called the Camzyos REMS Program. Product distribution is limited to REMS certified pharmacies, and enrolled pharmacies must only dispense to patients who are authorized to receive Camzyos. Revlimid and Pomalyst are distributed in the U.S. primarily through contracted pharmacies under the Lenalidomide REMS and Pomalyst REMS programs, respectively. These are proprietary risk-management distribution programs tailored specifically to provide for the safe and appropriate distribution and use of Revlimid and Pomalyst. Internationally, Revlimid and Imnovid are distributed under mandatory risk-management distribution programs tailored to meet local authorities’ specifications to provide for the products’ safe and appropriate distribution and use. These programs may vary by country and, depending upon the country and the design of the risk-management program, the product may be sold through hospitals or retail pharmacies.
Our non-U.S. businesses have significantly more direct customers. Information on available direct customer product level inventory and corresponding out-movement information and the reliability of third-party demand information varies widely. We limit our direct customer sales channel inventory reporting to where we can influence demand. When this information does not exist or is otherwise not available, we have developed a variety of methodologies to estimate such data, including using historical sales made to direct customers and third-party market research data related to prescription trends and end-user demand. Given the difficulties inherent in estimating third-party demand information, we evaluate our methodologies to estimate direct customer product level inventory and to calculate months on hand on an ongoing basis and make changes as necessary. Factors that may affect our estimates include generic competition, seasonality of products, price increases, new product launches, new warehouse openings by direct customers, new customer stockings by direct customers and expected direct customer purchases for governmental bidding situations. As such, all of the information required to estimate months on hand in the direct customer distribution channel for non-U.S. business for the year ended December 31, 2025 is not available prior to the filing of this 2025 Form 10-K. We will disclose any product with levels of inventory in excess of one month on hand or expected demand for the current quarter, subject to certain limited exceptions, in our next quarterly report on Form 10-Q.
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Expenses
| Year Ended December 31, | ||||||||||
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| Dollar in Millions | 2025 | 2024 | % Change | |||||||
| Cost of products sold (a) | $ | 13,936 | $ | 13,968 | — | % | ||||
| Selling, general and administrative | 7,267 | 8,414 | (14) | % | ||||||
| Research and development | 9,951 | 11,159 | (11) | % | ||||||
| Acquired IPRD | 3,721 | 13,373 | (72) | % | ||||||
| Amortization of acquired intangible assets | 3,317 | 8,872 | (63) | % | ||||||
| Other (income)/expense, net | 674 | 893 | (24) | % | ||||||
| Total Expenses | $ | 38,866 | $ | 56,679 | (31) | % |
(a) Excludes amortization of acquired intangible assets.
Cost of products sold
Cost of products sold include material, internal labor and overhead costs from our owned manufacturing sites, third-party product supply costs and other supply chain costs managed by our global manufacturing and supply organization. Cost of products sold also includes royalties and profit sharing, foreign currency hedge settlement gains and losses and impairment charges, as well as proportionate allocations of enterprise-wide costs. The allocations include facilities, information technology and other appropriate costs. Cost of products sold excludes amortization from acquired intangible assets.
Cost of products sold was relatively flat, reflecting lower intangible asset impairment charges ($1.3 billion), offset by higher alliance profit sharing and product mix.
Selling, general and administrative
Selling, general and administrative expenses primarily include salary and benefit costs, third-party professional and marketing fees, outsourcing fees, shipping and handling costs, advertising and product promotion costs, as well as proportionate allocations of enterprise-wide costs. The allocations include facilities, information technology, and other appropriate costs. Expenses are managed through regional commercialization organizations or global enabling functions such as finance, legal, information technology and human resources. Certain expenses are shared with alliance partners based upon contractual agreements.
Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased by $1.1 billion or 14%, primarily due to cost savings from the Company's ongoing strategic productivity initiative and lower acquisition-related cash settlements of unvested stock awards, partially offset by higher investments in new product launches.
Research and development
Research and development activities include (i) research, which includes discovery and development of new molecular entities through pre-clinical studies, (ii) drug development, which includes clinical development of potential new products, including expansion of indications for existing products through Phase I, Phase II and Phase III clinical studies and (iii) other related charges including support of manufacturing development of pre-approved products, medical support for marketed products, IPRD impairment charges, acquisition related charges and proportionate allocations of enterprise-wide costs. The allocations include facilities, information technology, and other appropriate costs. Certain expenses are shared with alliance partners based upon contractual agreements.
Research and development expense decreased by $1.2 billion or 11%, primarily due to lower IPRD impairment charges, cost savings from the Company's ongoing strategic productivity initiative and lower acquisition-related cash settlements of unvested stock awards.
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Acquired IPRD
Acquired IPRD expenses are comprised of upfront payments, contingent milestone payments in connection with asset acquisitions or in-license arrangements of third-party intellectual property rights, as well as any upfront and contingent milestones payable by BMS to alliance partners prior to regulatory approval. Acquired IPRD charges are detailed in the table below.
| Year Ended December 31, | ||||||
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| Dollars in millions | 2025 | 2024 | ||||
| Karuna asset acquisition (Note 4) | $ | — | $ | 12,122 | ||
| BioNTech upfront fee (Note 3) | 1,500 | — | ||||
| Orbital asset acquisition (Note 4) | 1,379 | — | ||||
| Philochem upfront fee (Note 4) | 350 | — | ||||
| SystImmune upfront fee and milestone (Note 3) | 250 | 800 | ||||
| BioArctic upfront fee (Note 4) | 100 | — | ||||
| Evotec designation and opt-in license fees | 113 | 170 | ||||
| RayzeBio rights buy-out | — | 92 | ||||
| Prothena opt-in license fee | — | 80 | ||||
| Other | 29 | 109 | ||||
| Acquired IPRD | $ | 3,721 | $ | 13,373 |
Refer to “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data—Note 3. Alliances” and “—Note 4. Acquisitions, Divestitures, Licensing and Other Arrangements” for additional information.
Amortization of Acquired Intangible Assets
Amortization of acquired intangible assets decreased by $5.6 billion or 63% primarily due to the lower amortization expense related to Revlimid. The Revlimid acquired marketed product right was fully amortized in the fourth quarter of 2024. Additionally, the Pomalyst acquired marketed product right was fully amortized in the fourth quarter of 2025.
Other (income)/expense, net
Other (income)/expense, net changed by $219 million as discussed below.
| Year Ended December 31, | ||||||
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| Dollars in millions | 2025 | 2024 | ||||
| Interest expense | $ | 1,891 | $ | 1,947 | ||
| Royalty income - divestitures | (1,129) | (1,104) | ||||
| Royalty and licensing income | (1,093) | (736) | ||||
| Investment income | (586) | (478) | ||||
| Provision for restructuring | 563 | 635 | ||||
| Litigation and other settlements | 434 | 84 | ||||
| Loss on debt redemption | 356 | — | ||||
| Contingent consideration | 351 | — | ||||
| Equity investment (gains)/losses, net | (280) | (16) | ||||
| Integration expenses | 147 | 284 | ||||
| Acquisition expense | 9 | 50 | ||||
| Other | 11 | 227 | ||||
| Other (income)/expense, net | $ | 674 | $ | 893 |
•As part of its diabetes termination agreement with AstraZeneca, BMS received royalty payments based on net sales, which terminated as of December 31, 2025.
•Royalties and licensing income in 2025 includes (i) $85 million of income recognized in connection with the out-license of five early-stage immunology assets to a company that was newly-formed with Bain Capital Life Sciences and (ii) $170 million of income related to the amendment of a pre-existing out-licensing arrangement, which effectively terminates future royalties BMS
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would have been entitled to earn on international sales. Refer to “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data—Note 4. Acquisitions, Divestitures, Licensing and Other Arrangements” for more information.
•Investment income increased in 2025 due to higher cash balances.
•Provision for restructuring includes exit and other costs primarily related to certain restructuring activities including plans discussed further in “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data—Note 6. Restructuring.”
•Litigation and other settlements includes amounts related to a pricing, sales and promotional practices dispute and a securities litigation matter in 2025. Refer to "Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data—Note 20. Legal Proceedings and Contingencies" for more information.
•Loss on debt redemption resulted from the early redemption of $8.7 billion long-term debt obligations in 2025. Refer to "Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data—Note 10. Financing Arrangements" for more information.
•Contingent consideration in 2025 reflects the change in fair value of the contingent value rights associated with the Mirati acquisition. Refer to "Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data—Note 9. Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements" for more information.
•Equity investments generated higher gains in 2025, primarily driven by fair value adjustments for investments that have readily determinable fair value. Refer to "Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data—Note 9. Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements" for more information.
•Integration expenses include initiatives to realize expected cost synergies from acquisitions. Refer to "Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data—Note 6. Restructuring" for more information.
•Other in 2024 includes pension settlement charges of $119 million, related to the termination of the Bristol-Myers Squibb Puerto Rico, Inc. Retirement Income pension plan.
Income Taxes
| Year Ended December 31, | ||||||
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| Dollars in millions | 2025 | 2024 | ||||
| Earnings/(Loss) before income taxes | $ | 9,328 | $ | (8,379) | ||
| Income tax provision | 2,272 | 554 | ||||
| Effective tax rate | 24.4 | % | (6.6) | % | ||
| Impact of specified items | (5.6) | % | 63.4 | % | ||
| Effective tax rate excluding specified items | 18.8 | % | 56.8 | % |
In July 2025, the U.S. enacted into law new tax legislation, the OBBBA, which among other measures, makes permanent many provisions of the TCJA and modifies certain rules, including within the international tax framework. The OBBBA permits businesses to immediately deduct up to 100% of their qualifying domestic R&D expenses in the year they are incurred for tax years beginning after December 31, 2024, and allows businesses to accelerate deductions (over a one- or two-year period) of domestic R&D expenses that were deferred from 2022 to 2024. The tax impacts from the OBBBA are reflected in the Company's income tax provision for 2025 and in the tax asset and liability balances recorded as of December 31, 2025.
The effective tax rate for 2025 was primarily impacted by a $1.4 billion one-time, non-tax deductible charge for the acquisition of Orbital Therapeutics and jurisdictional earnings mix. Additionally, the effective tax rate includes the impacts of (i) the release of approximately $300 million of income tax reserves related to the lapse of statute for the U.S. federal years 2019-2020, offset by (ii) the addition of income tax reserves for certain transfer pricing ($160 million) and other matters. Excluding the impact of specified items, the effective tax rate was impacted by the aforementioned Orbital Therapeutics acquisition, jurisdictional earnings mix and reserve release for the U.S. federal years 2019-2020.
The effective tax rate for 2024 was primarily impacted by (i) a $12.1 billion one-time, non-tax deductible charge for the acquisition of Karuna, (ii) jurisdictional earnings mix, including amortization of acquired intangible assets, (iii) impacts of impairments of intangible assets, and (iv) a release of income tax reserves of $644 million related to the resolution of Celgene's 2017-2019 IRS audit. Excluding the impact of specified items, the effective tax rate was impacted by the aforementioned Karuna non-tax deductible charge and jurisdictional earnings mix.
Refer to “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data—Note 7. Income Taxes” for additional information.
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Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Our non-GAAP financial measures, such as non-GAAP earnings and related EPS information, are adjusted to exclude certain costs, expenses, gains and losses and other specified items that are evaluated on an individual basis. These items are adjusted after considering their quantitative and qualitative aspects and typically have one or more of the following characteristics, such as being highly variable, difficult to project, unusual in nature, significant to the results of a particular period or not indicative of past or future operating results. These items are excluded from non-GAAP earnings and related EPS information because the Company believes they neither relate to the ordinary course of the Company's business nor reflect the Company's underlying business performance. Similar charges or gains were recognized in prior periods and will likely reoccur in future periods, including (i) amortization of acquired intangible assets, including product rights that generate a significant portion of our ongoing revenue and will recur until the intangible assets are fully amortized, (ii) unwinding of inventory purchase price adjustments, (iii) acquisition and integration expenses, (iv) restructuring costs, (v) accelerated depreciation and impairment of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets, (vi) divestiture gains or losses, (vii) stock compensation resulting from acquisition-related equity awards, (viii) pension, legal and other contractual settlement charges, (ix) equity investment and contingent value rights fair value adjustments (including fair value adjustments attributed to limited partnerships and other investments), (x) loss on debt redemptions, and (xi) amortization of fair value adjustments of debt acquired from Celgene in our 2019 exchange offer, among other items. Deferred and current income taxes attributed to these items are also adjusted for considering their individual impact to the overall tax expense, deductibility and jurisdictional tax rates, as well as certain other significant tax items are also excluded such as the release of income tax reserves relating to the Celgene acquisition. We also provide international revenues for our priority products excluding the impact of foreign exchange. We calculate foreign exchange impacts by converting our current-period local currency financial results using the prior period average currency rates and comparing these adjusted amounts to our current-period results. Reconciliations of these non-GAAP financial measures to the most comparable GAAP measures are included in Exhibit 99.1 to our Form 8-K filed on February 5, 2026 and are incorporated herein by reference.
Non-GAAP information is intended to portray the results of our baseline performance, supplement or enhance management's, analysts' and investors’ overall understanding of our underlying financial performance and facilitate comparisons among current, past and future periods. This information is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the related financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP and may not be the same as or comparable to similarly titled measures presented by other companies due to possible differences in method and in the items being adjusted. We encourage investors to review our financial statements and publicly-filed reports in their entirety and not to rely on any single financial measure.
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Specified items were as follows:
| Year Ended December 31, | ||||||
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| Dollars in millions | 2025 | 2024 | ||||
| Inventory purchase price accounting adjustments | $ | 51 | $ | 47 | ||
| Intangible asset impairment | 564 | 1,839 | ||||
| Site exit and other costs | 127 | 133 | ||||
| Cost of products sold | 742 | 2,019 | ||||
| Acquisition related charges(a) | 75 | 372 | ||||
| Site exit and other costs | 43 | 50 | ||||
| Selling, general and administrative | 118 | 422 | ||||
| IPRD impairments | 385 | 980 | ||||
| Acquisition related charges(a) | 18 | 348 | ||||
| Site exit and other costs | 56 | 49 | ||||
| Research and development | 459 | 1,377 | ||||
| Amortization of acquired intangible assets | 3,317 | 8,872 | ||||
| Interest expense | (68) | (49) | ||||
| Provision for restructuring | 563 | 635 | ||||
| Litigation and other settlements | 432 | 61 | ||||
| Loss on debt redemption | 356 | — | ||||
| Contingent consideration | 351 | — | ||||
| Equity investment (gains)/losses | (283) | (18) | ||||
| Integration expenses | 147 | 284 | ||||
| Acquisition expenses | 9 | 50 | ||||
| Other | (18) | 182 | ||||
| Other (income)/expense, net | 1,488 | 1,145 | ||||
| Increase to earnings/(loss) before income taxes | 6,124 | 13,835 | ||||
| Income taxes on items above | (732) | (2,045) | ||||
| Specified tax charge/(benefit)(b) | 99 | (502) | ||||
| Income taxes | (633) | (2,547) | ||||
| Increase to net earnings/(loss) attributable to BMS | $ | 5,491 | $ | 11,288 |
(a) Includes cash settlement of unvested stock awards, and other related costs incurred in connection with the recent acquisitions.
(b) Includes changes to tax reserves during 2025 related to certain matters under IRS audit and the release of tax reserves related to the resolution of the Celgene 2017-2019 IRS audit in 2024.
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The reconciliations from GAAP to Non-GAAP were as follows:
| Year Ended December 31, | ||||||
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| Dollars in millions, except per share data | 2025 | 2024 | ||||
| Net earnings/(loss) attributable to BMS | ||||||
| GAAP | $ | 7,054 | $ | (8,948) | ||
| Specified Items | 5,491 | 11,288 | ||||
| Non-GAAP | $ | 12,545 | $ | 2,340 | ||
| Weighted-average common shares outstanding – diluted – GAAP | 2,039 | 2,027 | ||||
| Incremental shares attributable to share-based compensation plans | — | 5 | ||||
| Weighted-average common shares outstanding – diluted – Non-GAAP | 2,039 | 2,032 | ||||
| Diluted earnings/(loss) per share attributable to BMS | ||||||
| GAAP | $ | 3.46 | $ | (4.41) | ||
| Specified items | 2.69 | 5.56 | ||||
| Non-GAAP | $ | 6.15 | $ | 1.15 |
Financial Position, Liquidity and Capital Resources
Our net debt position was as follows:
| December 31, | ||||||
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| Dollars in millions | 2025 | 2024 | ||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 10,209 | $ | 10,346 | ||
| Marketable debt securities – current | 464 | 513 | ||||
| Marketable debt securities – non-current | 396 | 320 | ||||
| Total cash, cash equivalents and marketable debt securities | 11,069 | 11,179 | ||||
| Short-term debt obligations | (2,261) | (2,046) | ||||
| Long-term debt | (42,850) | (47,603) | ||||
| Net debt position | $ | (34,043) | $ | (38,470) |
Liquidity and Capital Resources
We regularly assess our anticipated working capital needs, debt and leverage ratio levels, debt maturities, capital expenditure requirements, dividend payouts, potential share repurchases and future investments or acquisitions in order to maximize shareholder return, efficiently finance our ongoing operations and maintain flexibility for future strategic transactions. We also regularly evaluate our capital structure to ensure financial risks, adequate liquidity access and lower cost of capital are efficiently managed, which may lead to the issuance of additional debt securities, the repurchase of debt securities prior to maturity or the issuance or repurchase of common stock.
We believe that our existing cash, cash equivalents and marketable debt securities together with our ability to generate cash from operations and our access to short-term and long-term borrowings are sufficient to satisfy our existing and anticipated cash needs for at least the next few years, including dividends, capital expenditures, milestone payments, working capital, income taxes, restructuring initiatives, business development, business combinations, asset acquisitions, repurchase of common stock, and debt maturities of approximately $8.9 billion through 2030, as well as any debt repurchases through redemptions or tender offers. During 2025, our net debt position decreased by $4.4 billion, primarily driven by cash provided by operations of $14.2 billion, partially offset by dividend payments of $5.0 billion and payments for recent acquisitions, collaborations and milestones of $3.9 billion.
In November 2025, BMS Ireland Capital Funding Designated Activity Company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bristol-Myers Squibb, completed a registered public offering of €5.0 billion in aggregate principal amount of euro-denominated senior unsecured notes ("2025 Senior Unsecured Notes"), with proceeds, net of loan issuance costs, of $5.7 billion. The notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed on a senior unsecured basis by Bristol-Myers Squibb. Refer to “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data—Note 10. Financing Arrangements” for additional information.
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In November and December 2025, we repurchased certain debt obligations of $8.7 billion in aggregate principal amount for $9.1 billion of cash in a series of tender offers and "make whole" redemptions. In connection with these transactions, a $356 million loss on debt redemption was recognized based on the carrying value of the debt, which was included in Other (income)/expense, net.
In 2024, we issued the 2024 Senior Unsecured Notes in an aggregate principal amount of $13.0 billion with proceeds, net of discount and loan issuance costs, of $12.9 billion. The proceeds from the 2024 Senior Unsecured Notes were used to partially fund the acquisitions of RayzeBio and Karuna, and the remaining net proceeds were used for general corporate purposes. In connection with the issuance of the 2024 Senior Unsecured Notes, we terminated the $10.0 billion 364-day senior unsecured delayed draw term loan facility entered in February 2024 to provide bridge financing for the RayzeBio and Karuna acquisitions.
Repayment of notes at maturity aggregated approximately $1.9 billion in 2025 and $2.9 billion in 2024.
We have a share repurchase program, authorized by our Board of Directors, allowing for repurchases of BMS common stock shares, effected in the open market or through privately negotiated transactions in compliance with Rule 10b-18 under the Exchange Act, including through Rule 10b5-1 trading plans. The share repurchase program does not obligate us to repurchase any specific number of shares nor does it have a specific expiration date and may be suspended or discontinued at any time. The remaining share repurchase capacity under the BMS share repurchase program was $5.0 billion as of December 31, 2025. There were no share repurchases in 2025. Refer to “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data—Note 17. Equity” for additional information.
Dividend payments were $5.0 billion in 2025 and $4.9 billion in 2024. Dividend paid per common share was $0.62 during each quarter of 2025. Dividends are authorized on a quarterly basis by our Board of Directors.
As of December 31, 2025, we had a five-year $5.0 billion revolving credit facility expiring in January 2030, extendable annually by one year with the consent of the lenders. In January 2026, we extended the credit facility to January 2031. In February 2024, BMS entered into a $2.0 billion 364-day revolving credit facility, which expired in January 2025. The facilities provide for customary terms and conditions with no financial covenants and are used to provide backup liquidity for our commercial paper borrowings. No borrowings were outstanding under the revolving credit facilities as of December 31, 2025 or 2024.
Under our commercial paper program, we may issue a maximum of $5.0 billion of unsecured notes with maturities of not more than 365 days from the date of issuance. The maximum issuance amount was reduced from $7.0 billion as of December 31, 2024 to $5.0 billion in January 2025. During 2024, we issued and repaid $3.0 billion of commercial paper under the program.
Our investment portfolio includes marketable debt securities, which are subject to changes in fair value as a result of interest rate fluctuations and other market factors. Our investment policy establishes limits on the amount and time to maturity of investments with any institution. The policy also requires that investments are only entered into with corporate and financial institutions that meet high credit quality standards. Refer to “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data—Note 9. Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements” for further information.
Capital Expenditures
Annual capital expenditures were approximately $1.3 billion in 2025, $1.2 billion in 2024 and $1.1 billion in 2023 and are expected to be approximately $1.3 billion in 2026. We continue to make capital expenditures in connection with the expansion of our cell therapy and other manufacturing capabilities, research and development and other facility-related activities. Over the next three years we plan to make certain investments to improve and enable additional U.S. domestic manufacturing capabilities, a portion of which will include capital expenditures.
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Contractual Obligations and Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
In the normal course of business, we enter into contracts and commitments that obligate us to make payments in the future. Information regarding our obligations relating to debt, income taxes and lease arrangements are provided in “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data—Note 1. Accounting Policies and Recently Issued Accounting Standards”, “—Note 10. Financing Arrangements”, “—Note 7. Income Taxes” and “—Note 14. Leases”, respectively.
We are committed to an aggregate $18.3 billion of potential contingent future research and development milestone payments to third parties for in-licensing, asset acquisitions and development programs including early-stage milestones of $9.6 billion (milestones achieved through Phase III clinical studies) and late-stage milestones of $8.7 billion (milestones achieved post Phase III clinical studies). Payments generally are due and payable only upon achievement of certain developmental and regulatory milestones for which the specific timing cannot be predicted. Certain agreements also provide for sales-based milestones aggregating to $21.5 billion that we would be obligated to pay upon achievement of certain sales levels in addition to royalties. We also have certain manufacturing, development and commercialization obligations in connection with alliance arrangements. It is not practicable to estimate the amount of these obligations. Refer to “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data—Note 3. Alliances” and "—Note 4. Acquisitions, Divestitures, Licensing and Other Arrangements" for further information.
We do not have any off-balance sheet arrangements that are material or reasonably likely to become material to our financial condition or results of operations.
Credit Ratings
Our current long-term and short-term credit ratings assigned by Moody’s Investors Service are A2 and Prime-1, respectively, with a stable long-term credit outlook. Our current long-term and short-term credit ratings assigned by Standard & Poor’s are A and A-1, respectively, with a stable long-term credit outlook. The long-term ratings reflect the agencies’ opinion that we have a low default risk but are somewhat susceptible to adverse effects of changes in circumstances and economic conditions. The short-term ratings reflect the agencies’ opinion that we have good to extremely strong capacity for timely repayment. Any credit rating downgrade may affect the interest rate of any debt we may incur, the fair market value of existing debt and our ability to access the capital markets generally.
Cash Flows
The following is a discussion of cash flow activities:
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| Cash flow provided by/(used in): | ||||||
| Operating activities | $ | 14,156 | $ | 15,190 | ||
| Investing activities | (4,132) | (21,352) | ||||
| Financing activities | (10,348) | 5,127 |
Operating Activities
Cash flow from operating activities represents the cash receipts and disbursements from all of our activities other than investing and financing activities. Operating cash flow is derived by adjusting net earnings for noncontrolling interest, non-cash operating items, gains and losses attributed to investing and financing activities and changes in operating assets and liabilities resulting from timing differences between the receipts and payments of cash and when the transactions are recognized in our results of operations. As a result, changes in cash from operating activities reflect the timing of cash collections from customers and alliance partners; payments to suppliers, alliance partners and employees; customer discounts and rebates; and tax payments in the ordinary course of business.
The $1.0 billion decrease in cash flow provided by operating activities compared to 2024 was primarily driven by higher GTN payments, partially offset by lower expenses due to the ongoing strategic productivity initiative and lower acquisition-related expenses, including the cash settlement of unvested stock awards.
Investing Activities
Cash requirements from investing activities include cash used for acquisitions, manufacturing and facility-related capital expenditures and purchases of marketable securities with original maturities greater than 90 days at the time of purchase, proceeds from business divestitures (including royalties), the sale and maturity of marketable securities, sale of equity investments, as well as upfront and contingent milestones payments from licensing arrangements.
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The $17.2 billion change in cash flow used in investing activities compared to 2024 was due to higher acquisition-related payments of $17.9 billion in 2024, partially offset by lower net proceeds from marketable debt securities and equity investments of $566 million in 2025.
Financing Activities
Cash requirements from financing activities include cash used to pay dividends, repurchase common stock and repay long-term debt and other borrowings, as well as proceeds from the exercise of stock options and issuance of long-term debt and other borrowings.
The $15.5 billion change in cash provided by/(used in) financing activities compared to 2024 was primarily due to the issuance of long-term debt in 2024 to partially fund the acquisitions of RayzeBio and Karuna and the repurchases of debt in 2025, partially offset by new debt issuances in 2025. Refer to “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data —Note 10. Financing Arrangements” for more information.
Recently Issued Accounting Standards
For recently issued accounting standards, refer to “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data—Note 1. Accounting Policies and Recently Issued Accounting Standards.”
SEC Consent Order
As previously disclosed, on August 4, 2004, we entered into a final settlement with the SEC, concluding an investigation concerning certain wholesaler inventory and accounting matters. The settlement was reached through a Consent, a copy of which was attached as Exhibit 10 to our quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2004.
Under the terms of the Consent, we agreed, subject to certain defined exceptions, to limit sales of all products sold to our direct customers (including wholesalers, distributors, hospitals, retail outlets, pharmacies and government purchasers) based on expected demand or on amounts that do not exceed approximately one month of inventory on hand, without making a timely public disclosure of any change in practice. We also agreed in the Consent to certain measures that we have implemented including: (a) establishing a formal review and certification process of our annual and quarterly reports filed with the SEC; (b) establishing a business risk and disclosure group; (c) retaining an outside consultant to comprehensively study and help re-engineer our accounting and financial reporting processes; (d) publicly disclosing any sales incentives offered to direct customers for the purpose of inducing them to purchase products in excess of expected demand; and (e) ensuring that our budget process gives appropriate weight to inputs that come from the bottom to the top, and not just from the top to the bottom, and adequately documenting that process.
We have established a company-wide policy concerning our sales to direct customers for the purpose of complying with the Consent, which includes the adoption of various procedures to monitor and limit sales to direct customers in accordance with the terms of the Consent. These procedures include a governance process to escalate to appropriate management levels potential questions or concerns regarding compliance with the policy and timely resolution of such questions or concerns. In addition, compliance with the policy is monitored on a regular basis.
We maintain DSAs with our U.S. pharmaceutical wholesalers and specialty distributors, which account for approximately 97% of our gross U.S. revenues. Under the current terms of the DSAs, our wholesaler customers provide us with weekly information with respect to months on hand product-level inventories and the amount of out-movement of products. The three largest wholesalers currently account for approximately 87% of our gross U.S. revenues. The inventory information received from our wholesalers, together with our internal information, is used to estimate months on hand product level inventories at these wholesalers. We estimate months on hand product inventory levels for our U.S. business’s wholesaler customers other than the three largest wholesalers by extrapolating from the months on hand calculated for the three largest wholesalers. In contrast, our non-U.S. business has significantly more direct customers, limited information on direct customer product level inventory and corresponding out-movement information and the reliability of third-party demand information, where available, varies widely. Accordingly, we rely on a variety of methods to estimate months on hand product level inventories for these business units.
We believe the above-described procedures provide a reasonable basis to ensure compliance with the Consent.
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Critical Accounting Policies
The preparation of financial statements requires the use of estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses. Our critical accounting policies are those that significantly affect our financial condition and results of operations and require the most difficult, subjective or complex judgments, often because of the need to make estimates about the effect of matters that are inherently uncertain. Because of this uncertainty, actual results may vary from these estimates.
Revenue Recognition
Our accounting policy for revenue recognition has a substantial impact on reported results and relies on certain estimates. Revenue is recognized following a five-step model: (i) identify the customer contract; (ii) identify the contract’s performance obligation; (iii) determine the transaction price; (iv) allocate the transaction price to the performance obligation; and (v) recognize revenue when or as a performance obligation is satisfied. Revenue is also reduced for GTN sales adjustments discussed below, all of which involve significant estimates and judgment after considering legal interpretations of applicable laws and regulations, historical experience, payer channel mix (e.g. Medicare or Medicaid), current contract prices under applicable programs, unbilled claims and processing time lags and inventory levels in the distribution channel. Estimates are assessed each period and adjusted as required to revise information or actual experience.
The following categories of GTN adjustments involve significant estimates, judgments and information obtained from external sources. Refer to “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data—Note 2. Revenue” for further discussion and analysis of each significant category of GTN sales adjustments.
Charge-backs and cash discounts
Our U.S. business participates in programs with government entities, the most significant of which are the U.S. Department of Defense and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, and other parties, including covered entities under the 340B program, whereby pricing on products is extended below wholesaler list price to participating entities. These entities purchase products through wholesalers at the lower program price and the wholesalers then charge us the difference between their acquisition cost and the lower program price. Accounts receivable is reduced for the estimated amount of unprocessed charge-back claims attributable to a sale (typically within a two to four week time lag).
In the U.S. and some other countries, customers are offered cash discounts as an incentive for prompt payment on certain products, approximating 2% of the invoiced sales price. Accounts receivable is reduced for the estimated amount of cash discount at the time of sale and the discount is typically taken by the customer within one month.
Medicaid and Medicare rebates
Our U.S. business participates in state government Medicaid programs and other qualifying Federal and state government programs requiring discounts and rebates to participating state and local government entities. All discounts and rebates provided through these programs are included in our Medicaid rebate accrual. Medicaid rebates have also been extended to drugs used in managed Medicaid plans. The estimated amount of unpaid or unbilled rebates is presented as a liability.
Rebates and discounts are offered to managed healthcare organizations in the U.S. managing prescription drug programs and Medicare Advantage prescription drug plans covering the Medicare Part D drug benefit. As a result of the redesign of the U.S. Medicare Part D program, beginning in 2025, we paid 10% of costs up to a $2,000 cap for out-of-pocket costs for Medicare beneficiaries and 20% of costs after that cap was reached. The estimated amount of unpaid or unbilled rebates and discounts is presented as a liability.
Other rebates, returns, discounts and adjustments
Other GTN sales adjustments include sales returns and all other programs based on applicable laws and regulations for individual non-U.S. countries as well as rebates offered to managed healthcare organizations in the U.S. to a lesser extent. The non-U.S. programs include several different pricing schemes such as cost caps, volume discounts, outcome-based pricing schemes and pricing claw-backs that are based on sales of individual companies or an aggregation of all companies participating in a specific market. The estimated amount of unpaid or unbilled rebates and discounts is presented as a liability.
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Estimated returns for established products are determined after considering historical experience and other factors including levels of inventory in the distribution channel, estimated shelf life, product recalls, product discontinuances, price changes of competitive products, introductions of generic products, introductions of competitive new products and lower demand following the loss of market exclusivity. Estimated returns for new products are determined after considering historical sales return experience of similar products, such as those within the same product line, similar therapeutic area and/or similar distribution model and estimated levels of inventory in the distribution channel and projected demand. The estimated amount for product returns is presented as a liability.
Use of information from external sources
Information from external sources is used to estimate GTN adjustments. Our estimate of inventory at the wholesalers is based on the projected prescription demand-based sales for our products and historical inventory experience, as well as our analysis of third-party information, including written and oral information obtained from certain wholesalers with respect to their inventory levels and sell-through to customers and third-party market research data, and our internal information. The inventory information received from wholesalers is a product of their recordkeeping process and excludes inventory held by intermediaries to whom they sell, such as retailers and hospitals.
We have also continued the practice of combining retail and mail prescription volume on a retail-equivalent basis. We use this methodology for internal demand forecasts. We also use information from external sources to identify prescription trends, patient demand and average selling prices. Our estimates are subject to inherent limitations of estimates that rely on third-party information, as certain third-party information was itself in the form of estimates, and reflect other limitations including lags between the date as of which third-party information is generated and the date on which we receive third-party information.
Acquisition and Intangible Assets Valuations
We make certain judgments to determine whether transactions should be accounted for as acquisitions of assets or as business combinations. If it is determined that substantially all of the fair value of gross assets acquired in a transaction is concentrated in a single asset (or a group of similar assets), the transaction is treated as an acquisition of assets. We evaluate the inputs, processes, and outputs associated with the acquired set of activities and assets. If the assets in a transaction include an input and a substantive process that together significantly contribute to the ability to create outputs, the transaction is treated as an acquisition of a business.
We account for business combinations using the acquisition method of accounting, which requires that assets acquired and liabilities assumed generally be recorded at their fair values as of the acquisition date. Excess of consideration over the fair value of net assets acquired is recorded as goodwill. Estimating fair value requires us to make significant judgments and assumptions.
In transactions accounted for as acquisitions of assets, no goodwill is recorded and contingent consideration, such as payments upon achievement of various developmental, regulatory and commercial milestones, generally is not recognized at the acquisition date. In an asset acquisition, upfront payments allocated to IPRD projects at the acquisition date are expensed unless there is an alternative future use. In addition, product development milestones are expensed upon achievement.
We have identifiable intangible assets that are measured at their respective fair values as of the acquisition date. Generally, we engage an independent third-party valuation firm to assist in determining the fair values of these assets as of the acquisition date. The fair value of these assets is estimated using discounted cash flow models. These models required the use of the following significant estimates and assumptions among others:
•Identification of product candidates with sufficient substance requiring separate recognition;
•Estimates of revenues and operating profits related to commercial products or product candidates;
•Eligible patients, pricing and market share used in estimating future revenues;
•Probability of success for unapproved product candidates and additional indications for commercial products;
•Resources required to complete the development and approval of product candidates;
•Timing of regulatory approvals and exclusivity;
•Appropriate discount rate by products;
•Market participant income tax rates; and
•Allocation of expected synergies to products.
We believe the fair value used to record intangible assets acquired are based upon reasonable estimates and assumptions considering the facts and circumstances as of the acquisition date.
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Impairment and Amortization of Long-lived Assets, including Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
Long-lived assets include intangible assets and property, plant and equipment and are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the assets may not be recoverable or at least annually for Goodwill and IPRD. Intangible assets are highly vulnerable to impairment charges, particularly newly acquired assets for recently launched products or IPRD. These assets are initially measured at fair value and therefore any reduction in expectations used in the valuations could potentially lead to impairment. Some of the more common potential risks leading to impairment include changes in competitive landscape, earlier than expected loss of market exclusivity, pricing reductions, adverse regulatory changes or clinical study results, delay or failure to obtain regulatory approval for initial or follow on indications and unanticipated development costs, inability to achieve expected synergies resulting from cost savings and avoidance, higher operating costs, changes in tax laws and other macro-economic changes. The complexity in estimating the fair value of intangible assets in connection with an impairment test is similar to the initial valuation. If the carrying value of long-lived assets exceeds its fair value, then the asset is written-down to its fair value. Expectations of future cash flows are subject to change based upon the near and long-term production volumes and margins generated by the asset as well as any potential alternative future use. The estimated useful lives of long-lived assets are subjective and require significant judgment regarding patent lives, future plans and external market factors. Long-lived assets are also periodically reviewed for changes in facts or circumstances resulting in a reduction to the estimated useful life of the asset, requiring the acceleration of depreciation or amortization. Intangible asset impairment charges included in Cost of products sold, Research and development, and Other (income)/expense, net were $949 million in 2025, $2.9 billion in 2024 and $136 million in 2023. Refer to “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data—Note 15. Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets” for further discussion and analysis of these impairment charges.
Income Taxes
Valuation allowances are recognized to reduce deferred tax assets when it is more likely than not that a tax benefit will not be realized. The assessment of whether or not a valuation allowance is required often requires significant judgment including long-range forecasts of future taxable income and evaluation of tax planning initiatives. Adjustments to the deferred tax valuation allowances are made to earnings in the period when such assessments are made. Our deferred tax assets were $8.9 billion at December 31, 2025 (net of valuation allowance of $960 million) and $8.4 billion at December 31, 2024 (net of valuation allowance of $929 million).
The U.S. federal net operating loss carryforwards were $1.3 billion at December 31, 2025. These carryforwards were acquired as a result of certain acquisitions and while they generally have unlimited lives, they are subject to limitations under Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code. Foreign and state net operating loss carryforwards begin expiring in varying years starting in 2026 (certain amounts have unlimited lives).
Liabilities are established for possible assessments by tax authorities resulting from known tax exposures including, but not limited to, transfer pricing matters, tax credits and deductibility of certain expenses. Such liabilities represent a reasonable provision for taxes ultimately expected to be paid and may need to be adjusted over time as more information becomes known.
For discussions on income taxes, refer to “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data—Note 1. Accounting Policies and Recently Issued Accounting Standards—Income Taxes” and “—Note 7. Income Taxes.”
Contingencies
In the normal course of business, we are subject to contingencies, such as legal proceedings and claims arising out of our business, that cover a wide range of matters, including, among others, government investigations, shareholder lawsuits, product and environmental liability, contractual claims and tax matters. We recognize accruals for such contingencies when it is probable that a liability will be incurred and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated. These estimates are subject to uncertainties that are difficult to predict and, as such, actual results could vary from these estimates.
For discussions on contingencies, refer to “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data—Note 1. Accounting Policies and Recently Issued Accounting Standards—Contingencies,” “—Note 7. Income Taxes” and “—Note 20. Legal Proceedings and Contingencies.”
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Product and Pipeline Developments
Our R&D programs are managed on a portfolio basis from early discovery through late-stage development and include a balance of early-stage and late-stage programs to support future growth. Our late-stage development programs could potentially have an impact on our revenue and earnings within the next few years if regulatory approvals are obtained and products are successfully commercialized. The following are the late-stage new indication developments in our marketed products, as well as developments in our late-stage pipeline:
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| Abecma & Breyanzi | Multiple Indications | June 2025 | Announced FDA approval of label updates to reduce certain patient monitoring requirements and remove the REMS programs that had been in place since each product was initially approved. |
| Augtyro | NSCLC and Solid Tumor | February 2025 | Announced EC approval of Augtyro as a treatment for ROS1 TKI-naïve and –pre-treated adult patients with ROS1-positive advanced NSCLC and for the treatment of adult and pediatric patients 12 years of age and older with advanced solid tumors expressing a NTRK gene fusion, and who have received a prior NTRK inhibitor, or have not received a prior NTRK inhibitor and treatment options not targeting NTRK provided limited clinical benefit, or have been exhausted. The approval is based on results from the TRIDENT-1 and CARE trials. |
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| NTRK Solid Tumors | November 2025 | Announced that Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare approved the supplemental Japanese New Drug Application for Augtyro for the treatment of NTRK fusion-positive, advanced or recurrent solid tumors. This approval is based on the results from the global Phase I/II TRIDENT-1 study and Japan Phase I/II CARE pediatric study. |
| Breyanzi | FL | March 2025 | Announced EC approval of Breyanzi for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory FL after two or more lines of systemic therapy. This approval is based on results from the global, Phase II TRANSCEND FL study, the largest clinical trial to date to evaluate a CAR-T cell therapy in patients with relapsed or refractory indolent NHL, including FL. |
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| MCL | November 2025 | Announced EC approval for Breyanzi for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory MCL after at least two lines of systemic therapy including a Bruton's tyrosine kinase (BTK) inhibitor. This approval is based on results from the MCL cohort of TRANSCEND NHL 001, in which Breyanzi demonstrated a high overall response rate of 82.7% and complete response rate of 71.6%, the study's primary and key secondary endpoints, respectively. | |
| MZL | December 2025 | Announced FDA approval of Breyanzi for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory MZL who have received at least two prior lines of systemic therapy. This approval of Breyanzi is based on results from the MZL cohort in the Phase II TRANSCEND FL study. | |
| MCL & MZL | July 2025 | The supplemental Japanese New Drug Application for Breyanzi was submitted to Japan's Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency for the treatment of both relapsed or refractory MCL and relapsed or refractory MZL. This submission is based on Cohort 4 of the Phase II TRANSCEND FL study and the MCL cohort of the Phase I TRANSCEND NHL study. |
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| Camzyos | nHCM | April 2025 | Announced that the Phase III ODYSSEY-HCM trial evaluating Camzyos for the treatment of adult patients with symptomatic New York Heart Association class II-III nHCM did not meet its dual primary endpoints. |
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| oHCM | January 2026 | Announced positive topline results from SCOUT-HCM, a Phase III trial evaluating Camzyos in the first study of a cardiac myosin inhibitor (CMI) in adolescents (ages 12 years to 18 years) with symptomatic oHCM. The trial met its primary endpoint, demonstrating a statistically significant reduction from baseline in Valsalva left ventricular outflow tract (LVOT) gradient at Week 28 versus placebo, indicating Camzyos was effective in improving LVOT obstruction. Statistical significance was also met for multiple secondary endpoints, including those for clinically meaningful aspects of the disease. Safety results in the trial were consistent with the established safety profile of Camzyos in adults, and no new safety signals were reported in this new, younger population. The study continues with active treatment and long-term extension periods. | |
| August 2025 | Presented results from COLLIGO-HCM, a global retrospective real-world data study, at the European Society of Cardiology Congress 2025. The analysis showed that Camzyos was associated with reductions in left ventricular outflow tract (LVOT) obstruction and improvements in symptom burden in a racially diverse population of patients with symptomatic oHCM treated in an international, real-world setting. The effectiveness and safety demonstrated in COLLIGO-HCM are consistent with results from randomized, controlled clinical trials and further support the growing body of evidence for Camzyos, the first and only approved cardiac myosin inhibitor, as a standard of care for New York Heart Association (NYHA) class II-III symptomatic oHCM. | ||
| April 2025 | Announced that the FDA updated the U.S. Prescribing Information for Camzyos, simplifying treatment for patients and physicians by reducing the required echo monitoring for eligible patients in the maintenance phase and expanding patient eligibility by reducing contraindications. | ||
| March 2025 | Announced that Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare granted manufacturing and marketing approval for Camzyos for the treatment of adults with oHCM. This approval is based on results from the global Phase III EXPLORER-HCM study and the Japan Phase III HORIZON-HCM study. | ||
| February 2025 | In EU, following an opinion from the CHMP of the EMA, Camzyos received a label update to reduce the frequency of required echocardiography monitoring once a patient treated for oHCM is on a stable dose. |
| Cobenfy | AD Psychosis | December 2025 | Announced that additional patients will be enrolled in the Phase III ADEPT-2 study evaluating Cobenfy in psychosis associated with Alzheimer's Disease. As part of our commitment to upholding the highest standards in clinical research and following a thorough blinded review of the ADEPT-2 study data, we identified irregularities due to clinical trial execution at a small number of study sites. With these findings, prior to database lock, BMS made the decision to exclude patient data from those sites from the primary analysis. Following consultation and agreement with the FDA, an interim data analysis for efficacy and safety was conducted by an independent party and reviewed by the Data Monitoring Committee. Following this analysis, the DMC recommended the study continue by enrolling additional patients to the original target study population. Based on this recommendation, BMS will continue patient enrollment and advance the program as advised by the DMC. BMS remains blinded to study data. |
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| Schizophrenia | April 2025 | Announced that the Phase III ARISE trial evaluating Cobenfy as an adjunctive treatment to atypical antipsychotics in adults with schizophrenia did not meet the threshold for statistical significance for the primary endpoint. |
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| iberdomide | RRMM | September 2025 | Announced that the Phase III EXCALIBER-RRMM study evaluating iberdomide combined with standard therapies in patients with RRMM demonstrated a statistically significant improvement in minimal residual disease (MRD) negativity rates, compared with the control arm, in a planned interim analysis of the MRD endpoint. The safety profile of iberdomide in combination with daratumumab and dexamethasone in this study is generally consistent with previous studies. |
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| Inrebic | Myelofibrosis | June 2025 | Announced that Japan’s Ministry of Health Labour and Welfare granted approval of Inrebic for the treatment of myelofibrosis. This approval is based on results from the global Phase III Jakarta study, the global Phase III Jakarta-2 trial, and the Japan local Phase I/II trial (FEDR-MF-003). |
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| izalontamab brengitecan | NSCLC | August 2025 | Announced, with SystImmune, that the FDA granted Breakthrough Therapy Designation to izalontamab brengitecan (iza-bren) for the treatment of patients with locally advanced or metastatic NSCLC with mutated epidermal growth factor (EGFR) exon 19 deletions or exon 21 L858R substitution mutations whose disease has progressed on or after treatment with an EGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI) and platinum-based chemotherapy. The FDA's decision was based on the efficacy and safety data from three ongoing clinical trials: BL-B01D1-101, BL-B01D1-203 and BL-B01D1-LUNG-101. |
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| milvexian | ACS | November 2025 | Announced, in collaboration with Johnson & Johnson, the decision to stop the Phase III Librexia ACS trial evaluating the efficacy and safety of milvexian when added to the standard of care (conventional antiplatelet therapy) for patients after a recent ACS event. The decision to discontinue the trial follows a preplanned interim analysis by the Independent Data Monitoring Committee, which determined the trial is unlikely to meet the primary efficacy endpoint. No new safety concerns related to the investigational therapy were identified. The safety profile was consistent with previously reported studies of milvexian. The IDMC recommended that the other two Phase III trials, Librexia AF for patients with atrial fibrillation AF and Librexia STROKE for secondary stroke prevention, continue as planned, with topline data expected in 2026. |
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| obexelimab | IgG4-RD | January 2026 | Our partner, Zenas BioPharma, Inc., announced positive results from the Phase III INDIGO trial of obexelimab in Immunoglobulin G4-Related Disease (IgG4-RD). Obexelimab met the primary endpoint, demonstrating a highly statistically significant and clinically meaningful 56% reduction in the risk of IgG4-RD flare compared to placebo during the 52-week randomized placebo-controlled period. Obexelimab also met and demonstrated highly statistically significant activity compared to placebo on all four key secondary endpoints, which were reduction in investigator assessed IgG4-RD flare, the number of flares requiring rescue therapy, the proportion of patients achieving complete remission and the cumulative use of IgG4-RD rescue therapy. Rates of infections, including Grade 3, were lower in the obexelimab arm compared to placebo, and the incidence of injection site reactions was similar across both study arms. |
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| Onureg | AML | November 2025 | The Japanese New Drug Application was submitted to Japan's Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency for Onureg for maintenance therapy of AML after remission induction therapy. This filing was based on results from the global Phase III QUAZAR (CC-486-AML-001) study and the Japan Phase II CA055005 study. |
| Opdivo | cHL | December 2025 | Announced that the FDA accepted and granted priority review to the sBLA for Opdivo in combination with doxorubicin, vinblastine and dacarbazine (AVD) for adult and pediatric (12 years and older) patients with previously untreated Stage III or IV classical Hodgkin Lymphoma. The FDA filing acceptance is based on the Phase III CA2098UT study. The FDA assigned a PDUFA goal date of April 8, 2026. In addition, the EMA validated the Type II variation application for Opdivo plus doxorubicin, vinblastine and dacarbazine for adults and adolescents (12 years of age and older) with previously untreated Stage III or IV cHL. Validation confirms the submission is complete and begins the EMA's centralized review procedure. |
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| NSCLC | May 2025 | Announced EC approval of Opdivo, in combination with platinum-based chemotherapy as neoadjuvant treatment, followed by Opdivo as monotherapy as adjuvant treatment after surgical resection for the treatment of resectable NSCLC at high risk of recurrence in adult patients whose tumors have PD-L1 expression ≥1%. This approval is based on the results from the CheckMate -77T study, in which the trial met its primary endpoint of event-free survival and showed clinically meaningful improvements in the secondary efficacy endpoints of pathologic complete response and major pathologic response. | |
| February 2025 | Announced that the final analysis of overall survival from the Phase III CheckMate -816 study evaluating Opdivo in combination with platinum-doublet chemotherapy as a neoadjuvant treatment for adult patients with resectable NSCLC. The results showed a statistically significant and clinically meaningful improvement in the key secondary endpoint of overall survival compared to neoadjuvant chemotherapy alone. |
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| Opdivo Qvantig | Multiple Indications | May 2025 | Announced EC approval of Opdivo Qvantig injection for subcutaneous use, in most previously approved adult, solid tumor Opdivo indications as monotherapy, monotherapy maintenance following completion of Opdivo + Yervoy combination therapy, or in combination with chemotherapy or cabozantinib. This approval is based primarily on results from the Phase III CheckMate -67T trial which demonstrated noninferiority in the co-primary endpoints of Cavgd28 (time-averaged Opdivo serum concentration over 28 days) and Cminss (trough serum concentration at steady state) and consistent efficacy in the secondary endpoint of ORR for the subcutaneous formulation of Opdivo vs. its intravenous formulation. |
| Opdivo + Yervoy | CRC | August 2025 | Announced that Japan’s Ministry of Health Labour and Welfare approved Opdivo + Yervoy for the treatment of unresectable advanced or recurrent microsatellite instability-high colorectal cancer. This approval is based on the results from the Phase III CheckMate-8HW study. |
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| April 2025 | Announced FDA approval of Opdivo + Yervoy as a first-line treatment of adult and pediatric patients 12 years and older with unresectable or metastatic microsatellite instability-high or mismatch repair deficient CRC. This approval is based on the Phase III CheckMate -8HW trial. This approval, granted more than two months ahead of the June 23, 2025 PDUFA goal date, follows the FDA's prior decision to grant the application Breakthrough Therapy Designation and Priority Review status. | ||
| HCC | June 2025 | Announced that Japan’s Ministry of Health Labour and Welfare granted approval of Opdivo + Yervoy for the treatment of unresectable HCC. This approval is based on the results from the global Phase III CheckMate -9DW trial. | |
| April 2025 | Announced FDA approval of Opdivo + Yervoy as a first-line treatment for adult patients with unresectable or metastatic HCC. This approval is based on the results from the global Phase III CheckMate -9DW trial. | ||
| March 2025 | Announced EC approval of Opdivo + Yervoy for the first-line treatment of adult patients with unresectable or advanced HCC. The approval is based on results from the CheckMate -9DW study, in which the dual immunotherapy treatment led to a statistically significant and clinically meaningful improvement in overall survival, the clinical trial's primary endpoint. |
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| Opdualag | Melanoma | February 2025 | Announced that the Phase III RELATIVITY-098 trial evaluating Opdualag for the adjuvant treatment of patients with completely resected stage III-IV melanoma did not meet its primary endpoint of recurrence-free survival. The safety profile of Opdualag observed in this analysis was consistent with the known profiles of nivolumab and relatlimab. |
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| Reblozyl | MF-Associated Anemia | July 2025 | Announced that the Phase III INDEPENDENCE trial evaluating Reblozyl with concomitant janus kinase inhibitor therapy in adult patients with myelofibrosis-associated anemia receiving red blood cell (RBC) transfusion did not meet its primary endpoint of RBC transfusion independence. |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Product | Indication | Date | Developments |
| Sotyktu | Plaque Psoriasis | February 2025 | Announced new five-year results from the POETYK PSO long-term extension trial of Sotyktu treatment in adult patients with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis, in which the safety profile of Sotyktu remained consistent through five years with more than 5,000 patient-years of exposure in the trial, with no new safety signals identified. In patients who were treated continuously with Sotyktu, clinical response rates were maintained from Year 1 to Year 5, including Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI) 75, PASI 90 and static Physician’s Global Assessment (sPGA) 0/1 (clear/almost clear). |
|---|---|---|---|
| PsA | October 2025 | Announced that the Phase III POETYK PsA-1 trial further confirmed the efficacy and safety of Sotyktu in adults with active PsA who were not previously treated with a biologic disease-modifying antirheumatic drug. The trial demonstrated that Sotyktu improved and maintained meaningful clinical responses, inhibition of radiographic progression and patient-reported outcomes through Week 52 in adults with active PsA. | |
| July 2025 | The FDA accepted for review the supplemental New Drug Application (sNDA) for Sotyktu for the treatment of adults with active psoriatic arthritis. The FDA assigned PDUFA goal date of March 6, 2026. In addition, China's Center for Drug Evaluation of National Medical Products Administration and Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare accepted sNDAs for Sotyktu in the same indication. The EMA has also validated the Type II variation application to expand the indication for Sotyktu to include this disease. The regulatory applications are based on the pivotal POETYK PsA-1 and POETYK PsA-2 trials. | ||
| June 2025 | Announced positive data from the pivotal Phase III POETYK PsA-1 trial evaluating the efficacy and safety of Sotyktu in adults with active PsA. The trial met its primary endpoint, with a significantly greater proportion of Sotyktu-treated patients achieving ACR20 response (at least a 20 percent improvement in signs and symptoms of disease) after 16 weeks of treatment compared with placebo (54.2% versus 34.1%, respectively). Additionally, treatment with Sotyktu met important secondary endpoints across PsA disease activity at Week 16, demonstrating improvement across clinical measures, extra-articular manifestations and patient-reported outcomes. The overall safety profile of Sotyktu through 16 weeks of treatment was consistent with what has been reported throughout the clinical trial programs for Sotyktu, including the Phase III POETYK PsA-2 and the Phase III moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis clinical trials. | ||
| June 2025 | The supplemental Japanese New Drug Application for Sotyktu was submitted to Japan's Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency for the treatment of adults with active PsA. This filing includes 16-week efficacy/safety data from the Phase III PsA-1 trial and 52-week efficacy/safety data from the Phase III PsA-2 trial. | ||
| March 2025 | Announced positive data from the pivotal Phase III POETYK PsA-2 trial evaluating the efficacy and safety of Sotyktu in adults with active PsA. The trial met its primary endpoint, with a significantly greater proportion of Sotyktu-treated patients achieving ACR20 response (at least a 20 percent improvement in signs and symptoms of disease) after 16 weeks of treatment compared with placebo (54.2% versus 39.4%, respectively). Additionally, treatment with Sotyktu met important secondary endpoints across PsA disease activity at Week 16, demonstrating improvement across clinical signs and symptoms, extra-articular manifestations and patient-reported outcomes. The overall safety profile of Sotyktu through 16 weeks of treatment was consistent with that established in a Phase II PsA clinical trial and Phase III moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis clinical trials. |
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Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This 2025 Form 10-K (including documents incorporated by reference) and other written and oral statements we make from time to time contain certain “forward-looking” statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act, and Section 21E of the Exchange Act. You can identify these forward-looking statements by the fact they use words such as “should,” “could,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “target,” “may,” “project,” “guidance,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “will” and other words and terms of similar meaning and expression in connection with any discussion of future operating or financial performance. One can also identify forward-looking statements by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. Such forward-looking statements are based on our current expectations and projections about our future financial results, goals, plans and objectives and involve inherent risks, assumptions and uncertainties, including internal or external factors that could delay, divert or change any of them in the next several years, and could cause our future financial results, goals, plans and objectives to differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, the statements. These statements are likely to relate to, among other things, our goals, plans and objectives regarding our financial position, results of operations, cash flows, market position, product development, product approvals, sales efforts, expenses, performance or results of current and anticipated products, our business development strategy and in relation to our ability to realize the projected benefits of our acquisitions, alliances and other business development activities, the impact of any pandemic or epidemic on our operations and the development and commercialization of our products, laws, agreements and regulations to lower drug prices, government actions relating to the imposition of new tariffs, market actions taken by private and government payers to manage drug utilization and contain costs, the expiration of patents or data protection on certain products, including assumptions about our ability to retain marketing exclusivity of certain products, and the outcome of contingencies such as legal proceedings and financial results. No forward-looking statement can be guaranteed. We have included important factors in the cautionary statements included in this 2025 Form 10-K, particularly under “Item 1A. Risk Factors,” that we believe could cause actual results to differ materially from any forward-looking statement.
Although we believe that we have been prudent in our plans and assumptions, no assurance can be given that any goal or plan set forth in forward-looking statements can be achieved and readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such statements, which speak only as of the date made. Additional risks that we may currently deem immaterial or that are not presently known to us could also cause the forward-looking events discussed in this 2025 Form 10-K not to occur. Except as otherwise required by applicable law, we undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, changed circumstances or otherwise after the date of this 2025 Form 10-K.
MD&A history
Prior-year 10-K MD&A spans are extracted from SEC filings with the same bounded parser used for the latest filing. The latest 10-K appears above; prior years are below.
FY 2024 10-K MD&A
SEC filing source: 0000014272-25-000039.
Item 7. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS.
Management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations is provided as a supplement to and should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and related notes included elsewhere in this 2024 Form 10-K to enhance the understanding of our results of operations, financial condition and cash flows.
The comparison of 2023 to 2022 results has been omitted from this Form 10-K and is incorporated by reference from our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 “Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” filed on February 13, 2024.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Bristol-Myers Squibb Company is a global biopharmaceutical company whose mission is to discover, develop and deliver innovative medicines that help patients prevail over serious diseases. Refer to the Summary of Abbreviated Terms at the end of this 2024 Form 10-K for definitions of capitalized terms used throughout the document.
In 2024, we achieved multiple clinical and regulatory milestones across our portfolio including (i) approvals for Breyanzi in the U.S. and Japan for adults with relapsed or refractory FL and in the U.S. for adults with relapsed or refractory CLL/SLL and MCL; (ii) Reblozyl's expanded approval to include the first-line treatment of adult patients with transfusion-dependent anemia due to very low, low and intermediate-risk MDS in the EU and Japan; (iii) FDA approval of Opdivo Qvantig injection for subcutaneous use in most previously approved adult solid tumor Opdivo indications; (iv) FDA approval of Opdivo for the treatment of adult patients with resectable NSCLC, in combination with platinum-doublet chemotherapy, followed by single-agent Opdivo as adjuvant treatment after surgery; and (v) FDA approval and subsequent launch of Cobenfy for the treatment of schizophrenia in adults.
In 2024, we completed the following acquisitions: (i) Karuna, a biopharmaceutical company in the area of developing and delivering medicines, including Cobenfy, for psychiatric and neurological conditions; (ii) RayzeBio, a clinical-stage radiopharmaceutical therapeutics company with a pipeline of potentially first-in-class and/or best-in-class drug development programs; and (iii) Mirati, a commercial stage targeted oncology company, with a commercialized medicine, Krazati, and clinical programs in development. We also entered into a strategic collaboration with SystImmune, to co-develop and co-commercialize izalontamab brengitecan (iza-bren or BL-B01D1), a bispecific topoisomerase inhibitor-based anti-body drug conjugate. Refer to “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data—Note 4. Acquisitions, Divestitures, Licensing and Other Arrangements” for additional information.
Financial Highlights
| Year Ended December 31, | ||||||
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| Dollars in millions, except per share data | 2024 | 2023 | ||||
| Total Revenues | $ | 48,300 | $ | 45,006 | ||
| Diluted (Loss)/Earnings Per Share | ||||||
| GAAP | $ | (4.41) | $ | 3.86 | ||
| Non-GAAP | 1.15 | 7.51 |
Revenues increased by 7%, primarily driven by the Growth Portfolio and Eliquis, partially offset by generic erosion in the Legacy Portfolio. We expect continued generic erosion within our Legacy Portfolio in 2025 primarily due to Revlimid, Sprycel and for Pomalyst outside the U.S.
The $8.27 decrease in GAAP EPS in 2024 was primarily driven by a one-time, non-deductible Acquired IPRD charge resulting from the Karuna asset acquisition and SystImmune collaboration, which impacted full-year GAAP EPS by approximately $6.28 and the impact of certain specified items, primarily intangible asset impairments. After adjusting for specified items, the $6.36 decrease in non-GAAP EPS was primarily due to the aforementioned Acquired IPRD charges and higher interest expense partially offset by higher revenues.
Our non-GAAP financial measures, including non-GAAP earnings and related EPS information, are adjusted to exclude specified items that represent certain costs, expenses, gains and losses and other items impacting the comparability of financial results. For a detailed listing of all specified items and further information, reconciliations and changes to our non-GAAP financial measures refer to “—Non-GAAP Financial Measures.”
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Economic and Market Factors
Governmental Actions
As regulators continue to focus on prescription drugs, our products are facing increased pressures across the portfolio. These pressures stem from legislative and policy changes, including price controls, pharmaceutical market access, discounting, changes to tax and importation laws and other restrictions in the U.S., EU and other regions around the world. These pressures have resulted in lower prices, lower reimbursement rates and smaller populations for whom payers will reimburse, which can negatively impact our results of operations (including intangible asset impairment charges), operating cash flow, liquidity and financial flexibility. The IRA directs (i) the federal government to “negotiate” prices for select high-cost Medicare Part D (beginning in 2026) and Part B (beginning in 2028) drugs that are more than nine years (for small-molecule drugs) or 13 years (for biological products) from their initial FDA approval, (ii) manufacturers to pay a rebate for Medicare Part B and Part D drugs when prices increase faster than inflation and (iii) the formation of the Part D Manufacturer Program which replaced the Part D CGDP and established a $2,000 cap for out-of-pocket costs for Medicare beneficiaries as of January 2025, with manufacturers being responsible for 10% of costs up to the $2,000 cap and 20% after that cap is reached. In August 2024, as part of the first round of government price setting pursuant to the IRA, the HHS announced the "maximum fair price" for a 30-day equivalent supply of Eliquis, which applies to the U.S. Medicare channel effective January 1, 2026. In January 2025, the HHS selected Pomalyst as a medicine subject to "negotiation" for government-set prices beginning in 2027. It is possible that more of our products could be selected in future years, which could, among other things, accelerate revenue erosion prior to expiry of intellectual property protections. We continue to evaluate the impact of the IRA on our results of operations, and it is possible that these changes may result in a material impact on our business and results of operations.
In addition, in December 2023, the Biden administration released a proposed framework that for the first time proposed that a drug’s price can be a factor in determining that the drug is not accessible to the public and, therefore, that the government could exercise “march-in rights” and license it to a third party to manufacture. We cannot predict whether the Trump administration will finalize the draft framework or if the government will propose other drug pricing policy changes. If pursued and finalized, these policies could reduce prices and reimbursement for certain of our products and could significantly impact our business and consolidated results of operations.
At the state level, multiple states have passed, are pursuing or are considering government action via legislation or regulations to change drug pricing and reimbursement (e.g., establishing prescription drug affordability boards, implementing manufacturer mandates tied to the Federal Public Health Service Act drug pricing program, etc.). Some of these state-level actions may also influence federal and other state policies and legislation. Given the current uncertainty surrounding the adoption, timing and implementation of many of these measures, as well as pending litigation challenging such laws, we are unable to predict their full impact on our business. However, such measures could modify or decrease access, coverage, or reimbursement of our products, or result in significant changes to our sales or pricing practices, which could have a material impact on our revenues and results of operations. With respect to the Federal Public Health Service Act drug pricing program, certain states have enacted laws regulating manufacturer pricing obligations under the program to date. Several additional states are considering similar potential legislation or other government actions, and we expect other states may do the same in the future.
Additionally, in connection with the IRA, the following changes have been made to U.S. tax laws, including (i) a 15% minimum tax that generally applies to U.S. corporations on adjusted financial statement income beginning in 2023 and (ii) a non-deductible 1% excise tax provision on net stock repurchases after December 31, 2022. Furthermore, countries are in the process of enacting changes to their tax laws to implement the agreement by the OECD to establish a global minimum tax. See risk factors on these items included under “Part I—Item 1A. Risk Factors—Product, Industry and Operational Risks—Increased pricing pressure and other restrictions in the U.S. and abroad continue to negatively affect our revenues and profit margins”, “—We could lose market exclusivity of a product earlier than expected” and “—Changes to tax regulations could negatively impact our earnings.”
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Significant Product Approvals
The following is a summary of the significant approvals received:
| Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Product | Date | Approval |
| Augtyro | January 2025 | EC approval for Augtyro as a treatment for adult patients with ROS1-positive NSCL and for adult and pediatric patients 12 years of age and older with NTRK-positive solid tumors. |
|---|---|---|
| Opdivo Qvantig (nivolumab and hyaluronidase-nvhy) | December 2024 | FDA approval for Opdivo Qvantig injection for subcutaneous use, a combination product of nivolumab co-formulated with recombinant human hyaluronidase, in most previously approved adult, solid tumor Opdivo indications as monotherapy, monotherapy maintenance following completion of Opdivo plus Yervoy combination therapy, or in combination with chemotherapy or cabozantinib. |
| Opdivo | December 2024 | Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare approval of Opdivo for the treatment of radically unresectable urothelial carcinoma. |
|---|---|---|
| Zeposia | December 2024 | Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare approval of Zeposia for the treatment of moderate to severe UC in patients who have had an inadequate response to conventional therapies. |
| Opdivo+Yervoy | December 2024 | EC approval of Opdivo plus Yervoy for the first-line treatment of adult patients with microsatellite instability-high or mismatch repair deficient unresectable or metastatic colorectal cancer. |
| Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Opdivo | October 2024 | FDA approval of Opdivo for the treatment of adult patients with resectable (tumors ≥ 4 cm or node positive) NSCLC and no known epidermal growth factor receptor mutations or anaplastic lymphoma kinase rearrangements, for neoadjuvant treatment, in combination with platinum-doublet chemotherapy, followed by single-agent Opdivo as adjuvant treatment after surgery. |
| Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Cobenfy | September 2024 | FDA approval of Cobenfy for the treatment of schizophrenia in adults. |
| Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Augtyro | September 2024 | Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare approval of Augtyro for the treatment of patients with ROS1 fusion-positive, unresectable advanced or recurrent NSCLC. |
| Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Breyanzi | August 2024 | Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare approval of Breyanzi for the treatment of relapsed or refractory FL after one prior line of systemic therapy in patients with high-risk FL and after two or more lines of systemic therapy. |
| Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Krazati | June 2024 | FDA accelerated approval for Krazati in combination with cetuximab as a targeted treatment option for adult patients with KRASG12C-mutated locally advanced or metastatic colorectal cancer, as determined by an FDA-approved test, who have received prior treatment with fluoropyrimidine-, oxaliplatin- and irinotecan-based chemotherapy. |
| Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Augtyro | June 2024 | FDA accelerated approval of Augtyro for the treatment of adult and pediatric patients 12 years of age and older with solid tumors that have a neurotrophic tyrosine receptor kinase gene fusion, are locally advanced or metastatic or where surgical resection is likely to result in severe morbidity, and have progressed following treatment or have no satisfactory alternative therapy. |
| Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 |
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| Opdivo | May 2024 | EC approval of Opdivo in combination with cisplatin and gemcitabine for the first-line treatment of adult patients with unresectable or metastatic urothelial carcinoma. |
| Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Breyanzi | May 2024 | FDA approval of Breyanzi for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory MCL who have received at least two prior lines of systemic therapy, including a Bruton tyrosine kinase inhibitor. |
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| Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Product | Date | Approval |
| Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Breyanzi | May 2024 | FDA accelerated approval of Breyanzi for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory FL who have received at least two prior lines of systemic therapy. |
| Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Abecma | April 2024 | FDA approval of Abecma for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma after two or more prior lines of therapy, including an immunomodulatory agent, a proteasome inhibitor, and an anti-CD38 monoclonal antibody. |
| Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Reblozyl | April 2024 | EC expanded approval of Reblozyl to include the first-line treatment of adult patients with transfusion-dependent anemia due to very low, low and intermediate-risk MDS. |
| Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Abecma | March 2024 | EC approval of Abecma for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed and refractory multiple myeloma who have received at least two prior therapies, including an immunomodulatory agent, a proteasome inhibitor, and an anti-CD38 antibody and have demonstrated disease progression on the last therapy. |
| Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Breyanzi | March 2024 | FDA accelerated approval of Breyanzi for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory CLL or SLL who have received at least two prior lines of therapy, including a Bruton tyrosine kinase inhibitor and a B-cell lymphoma 2 inhibitor. |
| Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Opdivo | March 2024 | FDA approval of Opdivo, in combination with cisplatin and gemcitabine, for the first-line treatment of adult patients with unresectable or metastatic urothelial carcinoma. |
| Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Reblozyl | January 2024 | Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare approval of Reblozyl for the treatment of anemia associated with myelodysplastic syndrome. |
Refer to “—Product and Pipeline Developments” for all of the developments in our marketed products and late-stage pipeline in 2024 and in early 2025.
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Strategy
Our principal strategy is to combine the resources, scale and capability of a large pharmaceutical company with the speed, agility and focus on innovation typically found in the biotech industry. Our focus as a biopharmaceutical company is on discovering, developing and delivering transformational medicines for patients facing serious diseases in areas where we believe that we have an opportunity to make a meaningful difference: oncology, hematology, immunology, cardiovascular, neuroscience and other areas where we can also create long-term value. Our priorities are to focus on transformational medicines where we have a competitive advantage, drive operational excellence throughout the organization and strategically allocate capital for long-term growth and returns.
Our R&D strategy is intended to ensure that we support scientific innovation, bringing first-in class and/or best-in-class medicines to patients at an accelerated speed in our core therapeutic areas, as we leverage our differentiated research platforms, including radiopharmaceutical therapy, targeted protein degradation and cell therapy. We have a broad mid- to late-stage pipeline of ongoing Phase II and Phase III programs across our core therapeutic areas. Over the next 24 months, we expect a number of registrational data readouts with the potential to deliver 10 or more new medicines and multiple additional indications over the next five years.
In oncology, we are focused on extending and strengthening our leadership in IO, as well as diversifying beyond IO. The acquisition of RayzeBio, a leader in the field of radiopharmaceuticals for solid tumor oncology, provided us with RYZ101, a late-stage asset, an investigational new drug engine and in-house manufacturing capabilities. In hematology, we see significant potential with our targeted protein degradation platform, which includes potentially first-in-class CELMoDs currently under investigation for multiple myeloma with iberdomide and mezigdomide and lymphoma with golcadomide. In cell therapy, we are building on our expertise and leadership, developing next generation CAR-T treatments with first-in-class potential. We are investigating arlo-cel in pivotal studies targeting multiple myeloma and advancing development for CD19-targeted NEX-T, an optimized asset aimed at resetting the immune system, in autoimmune diseases. We are exploring CD19-targeted NEX-T's potential in multiple disease areas, including systemic lupus erythematosus, MS, and other indications. Additionally, in immunology, we are developing admilparant, our LPA1 antagonist targeting pulmonary fibrosis with ongoing registrational clinical trials for IPF and PPF. In cardiovascular diseases, the LIBREXIA clinical program, in partnership with Johnson & Johnson, includes three Phase III registrational trials for milvexian in atrial fibrillation, secondary stroke prevention and acute coronary syndrome. Lastly in neuroscience, with the addition of Cobenfy, we have a growing, diverse neuroscience pipeline that includes a range of investigational therapies that are being studied for their disease-modifying potential as well as critical symptomatic relief. Together with our proven track record, rapidly advancing pipeline and increasing use of artificial intelligence, we are increasing our R&D productivity, enabling us to identify more high-quality candidates and increase their probability of reaching patients in need.
We are driving commercial execution in our key first-in-class and/or best-in-class marketed products, where we continue to expand and see potential for further expansion into the future. We have established a foundation in IO with Opdivo, Yervoy and Opdualag and received FDA approval for Opdivo Qvantig in December 2024 for multiple indications at launch. Reblozyl, in first-line MDS-associated anemia, continues to drive market share within the larger first-line RS negative population. We have an ongoing registrational trial to potentially expand into chronic anemia associated with myelofibrosis. In cell therapy, we achieved important approvals for Breyanzi for patients with relapsed or refractory CLL/SLL, FL and MCL, making Breyanzi the CAR-T cell therapy available to treat the broadest array of B-cell malignancies. In cardiovascular diseases, Camzyos continues to provide benefits to patients with oHCM, with the potential expansion opportunity into nHCM. Finally, in neuroscience, we launched Cobenfy for the treatment of schizophrenia in adults. Registrational studies are ongoing or planned for Cobenfy in Adjunctive Schizophrenia, Alzheimer's Disease Psychosis, Alzheimer's Disease Agitation, Alzheimer's Disease Cognition, Bipolar I Disorder and Autism spectrum disorder irritability.
We remain committed to the strategic allocation of resources and investing in areas that maximize value and drive sustainable growth. We previously announced a strategic productivity initiative to accelerate the delivery of medicines to patients by evolving and streamlining our enterprise operating model in key areas such as R&D, manufacturing, commercial and other functions. We expected to realize cost savings of approximately $1.5 billion by the end of 2025, which is primarily being reinvested to fund innovation and drive growth. We have expanded our strategic productivity initiative and we now expect to deliver approximately $2.0 billion in additional annual cost savings by the end of 2027. The exit costs resulting from these actions are included in our updated 2023 Restructuring Plan.
Our strategy extends well beyond the discovery, development and delivery of transformative medicines that help patients prevail over serious diseases. We understand the future of our employees, our communities, our planet, and our business are inextricably linked. Through our Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) strategy, we seek to mobilize our capabilities and resources to positively impact the communities where we live, work, and serve around the world. As we work to transform patients’ lives through science, we operate with effective governance, uncompromising quality and compliance, and the highest ethical standards to deliver our mission. These values have been central to who we are, what we do, and how we do it since our company was founded in 1887. We believe that driving long-term business value is at the heart of living our purpose, enabling us to be leaders and difference-makers for generations to come.
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Acquisitions, Divestitures, Licensing and Other Arrangements
For detailed information on significant acquisitions, divestitures, collaborations, licensing and other arrangements during 2024 refer to “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data —Note 3. Alliances” and “—Note 4. Acquisitions, Divestitures, Licensing and Other Arrangements.”
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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Regional Revenues
The composition of the changes in revenues was as follows:
| Year Ended December 31, | |||||||||||||
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| Dollars in millions | 2024 | 2023 | % Change | Foreign Exchange(c) | |||||||||
| United States | $ | 34,105 | $ | 31,210 | 9 | % | — | ||||||
| International(a) | 13,199 | 13,097 | 1 | % | (5) | % | |||||||
| Other revenues(b) | 996 | 699 | 42 | % | N/A | ||||||||
| Total Revenues | $ | 48,300 | $ | 45,006 | 7 | % | (2) | % |
(a) Beginning in 2024, Puerto Rico revenues are presented as part of International revenues to align with management's review of the Company's financial results. Prior period amounts have been recast to conform to the current presentation.
(b) Other revenues include royalties and alliance-related revenues for products not sold by our regional commercial organizations.
(c) Foreign exchange impacts were derived by applying the prior period average currency rates to the current period revenues.
United States
•U.S. revenues increased 9% in 2024 primarily due to higher demand within the Growth Portfolio, Eliquis, and Pomalyst partially offset by generic erosion in the Legacy Portfolio. Average net selling prices decreased by 1% in 2024 compared to 2023.
International
•International revenues in 2024 increased 1% primarily due to demand within the Growth Portfolio, partially offset by generic erosion within the Legacy Portfolio and foreign exchange impacts. The negative foreign exchange impacts of 5% was primarily attributed to devaluation of the Argentine peso, which was partially offset by inflation-related local currency price increases.
No single country outside the U.S. contributed more than 10% of total revenues in 2024 and 2023. Our business is typically not seasonal; however, in the first quarter we typically see an unwinding of sales channel inventory build-up from the fourth quarter of the prior year.
GTN Adjustments
We recognize revenue net of GTN adjustments that are further described in “—Critical Accounting Policies.”
The activities and ending reserve balances for each significant category of GTN adjustments were as follows:
| Dollars in millions | Charge-Backs and Cash Discounts | Medicaid and Medicare Rebates | Other Rebates, Returns, Discounts and Adjustments | Total | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balance at January 1, 2024 | $ | 646 | $ | 4,445 | $ | 3,237 | $ | 8,328 | ||||||
| Provision related to sales made in: | ||||||||||||||
| Current period | 11,518 | 16,642 | 8,892 | 37,052 | ||||||||||
| Prior period | (8) | (91) | (60) | (159) | ||||||||||
| Payments and returns | (11,254) | (15,612) | (8,287) | (35,153) | ||||||||||
| Foreign currency translation and other | (2) | 1 | (146) | (147) | ||||||||||
| Balance at December 31, 2024 | $ | 900 | $ | 5,385 | $ | 3,636 | $ | 9,921 |
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The reconciliation of gross product sales to net product sales by each significant category of GTN adjustments was as follows:
| Year Ended December 31, | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dollars in millions | 2024 | 2023 | % Change | |||||||||
| Gross product sales | $ | 83,671 | $ | 73,679 | 14 | % | ||||||
| GTN Adjustments | ||||||||||||
| Charge-backs and cash discounts | (11,510) | (9,144) | 26 | % | ||||||||
| Medicaid and Medicare rebates | (16,551) | (13,411) | 23 | % | ||||||||
| Other rebates, returns, discounts and adjustments | (8,832) | (7,346) | 20 | % | ||||||||
| Total GTN Adjustments | (36,893) | (29,901) | 23 | % | ||||||||
| Net product sales | $ | 46,778 | $ | 43,778 | 7 | % | ||||||
| GTN adjustments percentage | 44 | % | 40 | % | 4 | % | ||||||
| U.S. | 49 | % | 46 | % | 3 | % | ||||||
| Non-U.S. | 20 | % | 19 | % | 1 | % |
Reductions to provisions for product sales made in prior periods resulting from changes in estimates were $159 million for 2024 and $134 million for 2023. The reductions to provisions in both years were driven by the non-U.S. revisions in clawback amounts driven by VAT recoverable estimates. GTN adjustments are primarily a function of product sales volume, regional and payer channel mix, contractual or legislative discounts and rebates. U.S. GTN adjustments percentage increased primarily due to higher government channel mix, which has higher GTN adjustment percentages. Non-U.S. GTN adjustments percentage increased primarily due to continued pricing pressures. We expect to experience additional GTN pressures during the first quarter of 2025 as a result of Medicare Part D redesign, particularly for Eliquis and certain other products.
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Total Revenues by Product:
| Year Ended December 31, | ||||||||||
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| Dollars in millions | 2024 | 2023 | % Change | |||||||
| Growth Portfolio | ||||||||||
| Opdivo | $ | 9,304 | $ | 9,009 | 3 | % | ||||
| U.S. | 5,350 | 5,246 | 2 | % | ||||||
| Non-U.S. | 3,954 | 3,763 | 5 | % | ||||||
| Orencia | 3,682 | 3,601 | 2 | % | ||||||
| U.S. | 2,770 | 2,709 | 2 | % | ||||||
| Non-U.S. | 912 | 892 | 2 | % | ||||||
| Yervoy | 2,530 | 2,238 | 13 | % | ||||||
| U.S. | 1,599 | 1,379 | 16 | % | ||||||
| Non-U.S. | 931 | 859 | 8 | % | ||||||
| Reblozyl | 1,773 | 1,008 | 76 | % | ||||||
| U.S. | 1,444 | 804 | 80 | % | ||||||
| Non-U.S. | 329 | 204 | 61 | % | ||||||
| Opdualag | 928 | 627 | 48 | % | ||||||
| U.S. | 870 | 615 | 41 | % | ||||||
| Non-U.S. | 58 | 12 | 200% | |||||||
| Breyanzi | 747 | 364 | 105 | % | ||||||
| U.S. | 591 | 303 | 95 | % | ||||||
| Non-U.S. | 156 | 61 | 156 | % | ||||||
| Camzyos | 602 | 231 | 161 | % | ||||||
| U.S. | 543 | 225 | 141 | % | ||||||
| Non-U.S. | 59 | 6 | 200% | |||||||
| Zeposia | 566 | 434 | 30 | % | ||||||
| U.S. | 403 | 319 | 26 | % | ||||||
| Non-U.S. | 163 | 115 | 42 | % | ||||||
| Abecma | 406 | 472 | (14) | % | ||||||
| U.S. | 242 | 358 | (32) | % | ||||||
| Non-U.S. | 164 | 114 | 44 | % | ||||||
| Sotyktu | 246 | 170 | 45 | % | ||||||
| U.S. | 190 | 157 | 21 | % | ||||||
| Non-U.S. | 56 | 13 | 200% | |||||||
| Krazati | 126 | — | N/A | |||||||
| U.S. | 118 | — | N/A | |||||||
| Non-U.S. | 8 | — | N/A | |||||||
| Augtyro | 38 | 1 | 200% | |||||||
| U.S. | 36 | 1 | 200% | |||||||
| Non-U.S. | 2 | — | N/A |
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| Dollars in millions | 2024 | 2023 | % Change | |||||||
| Growth Portfolio (cont.) | ||||||||||
| Cobenfy | 10 | — | N/A | |||||||
| U.S. | 10 | — | N/A | |||||||
| Non-U.S. | — | — | N/A | |||||||
| Other Growth Products(a) | 1,605 | 1,211 | 33 | % | ||||||
| U.S. | 674 | 620 | 9 | % | ||||||
| Non-U.S. | 931 | 591 | 58 | % | ||||||
| Total Growth Portfolio | $ | 22,563 | $ | 19,366 | 17 | % | ||||
| U.S. | 14,840 | 12,736 | 17 | % | ||||||
| Non-U.S. | 7,723 | 6,630 | 16 | % | ||||||
| Legacy Portfolio | ||||||||||
| Eliquis | $ | 13,333 | $ | 12,206 | 9 | % | ||||
| U.S. | 9,631 | 8,482 | 14 | % | ||||||
| Non-U.S. | 3,702 | 3,724 | (1) | % | ||||||
| Revlimid | 5,773 | 6,097 | (5) | % | ||||||
| U.S. | 4,999 | 5,195 | (4) | % | ||||||
| Non-U.S. | 774 | 902 | (14) | % | ||||||
| Pomalyst/Imnovid | 3,545 | 3,441 | 3 | % | ||||||
| U.S. | 2,695 | 2,339 | 15 | % | ||||||
| Non-U.S. | 850 | 1,102 | (23) | % | ||||||
| Sprycel | 1,286 | 1,930 | (33) | % | ||||||
| U.S. | 983 | 1,422 | (31) | % | ||||||
| Non-U.S. | 303 | 508 | (40) | % | ||||||
| Abraxane | 875 | 1,004 | (13) | % | ||||||
| U.S. | 541 | 702 | (23) | % | ||||||
| Non-U.S. | 334 | 302 | 11 | % | ||||||
| Other Legacy Products(b) | 925 | 962 | (4) | % | ||||||
| U.S. | 416 | 334 | 25 | % | ||||||
| Non-U.S. | 509 | 628 | (19) | % | ||||||
| Total Legacy Portfolio | $ | 25,737 | $ | 25,640 | — | % | ||||
| U.S. | 19,265 | 18,474 | 4 | % | ||||||
| Non-U.S. | 6,472 | 7,166 | (10) | % | ||||||
| Total Revenues | $ | 48,300 | $ | 45,006 | 7 | % | ||||
| U.S. | 34,105 | 31,210 | 9 | % | ||||||
| Non-U.S. | 14,195 | 13,796 | 3 | % |
(a) Includes Onureg, Inrebic, Nulojix, Empliciti and royalty revenues.
(b) Includes other mature brands.
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Growth Portfolio
Opdivo (nivolumab) — a fully human monoclonal antibody that binds to the PD-1 on T and NKT cells. It has been approved for several anti-cancer indications including bladder, blood, CRC, head and neck, RCC, HCC, lung, melanoma, MPM, stomach and esophageal cancer. The Opdivo+Yervoy regimen also is approved in multiple markets for the treatment of NSCLC, melanoma, MPM, RCC, CRC and various gastric and esophageal cancers.
•U.S. revenues increased 2% in 2024 primarily due to higher average net selling prices, partially offset by lower demand.
•International revenues increased 5% in 2024 primarily due to higher demand for core indications and additional indication launches and higher average net selling prices, partially offset by foreign exchange impact of 9%. Excluding foreign exchange impacts, revenues increased 14%.
Orencia (abatacept) — a fusion protein indicated for adult patients with moderate to severe active RA and PsA. It has indications for (i) reducing signs and symptoms in certain pediatric patients with moderately to severely active polyarticular JIA and (ii) for the treatment of aGVHD, in combination with a calcineurin inhibitor and methotrexate.
•U.S. revenues increased 2% in 2024 primarily due to higher demand, partially offset by lower average net selling prices.
•International revenues increased 2% in 2024 primarily due to higher demand, partially offset by foreign exchange impact of 8%. Excluding foreign exchange impacts, revenues increased 10%.
•BMS is not aware of any Orencia biosimilars on the market in the U.S., EU or Japan. Formulation and additional patents expire in 2026 and beyond.
Yervoy (ipilimumab) — a CTLA4 immune checkpoint inhibitor. Yervoy is a monoclonal antibody for the treatment of patients with unresectable or metastatic melanoma. The Opdivo+Yervoy regimen is approved in multiple markets for the treatment of NSCLC, melanoma, MPM, RCC, CRC and esophageal cancer.
•U.S. revenues increased 16% in 2024 primarily due to higher demand and higher average net selling prices.
•International revenues increased 8% in 2024 primarily due to higher demand as a result of additional indication launches and core indications, partially offset by foreign exchange impacts of 7%. Excluding foreign exchange impacts, revenues increased 15%.
Reblozyl (luspatercept-aamt) — an erythroid maturation agent indicated for the treatment of anemia in (i) adult patients with transfusion dependent and non-transfusion dependent beta thalassemia who require regular red blood cell transfusions, (ii) adult patients with very low- to intermediate-risk MDS who have ring sideroblasts and require red blood cell transfusions, as well as (iii) adult patients without previous erythropoiesis stimulating agent use (ESA-naïve) with very low- to intermediate-risk MDS who may require regular red blood cell transfusions, regardless of RS status.
•U.S. revenues increased 80% in 2024 primarily due to higher demand.
•International revenues increased 61% in 2024 primarily due to higher demand, partially offset by foreign exchange impacts of 4%. Excluding foreign exchange impacts, revenues increased 65%.
Opdualag (nivolumab and relatlimab-rmbw) — a combination of nivolumab, a PD-1 blocking antibody, and relatlimab, a LAG-3 blocking antibody, indicated for the treatment of adult and pediatric patients 12 years of age or older with unresectable or metastatic melanoma.
•U.S. revenues increased 41% in 2024 primarily due to higher demand.
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Breyanzi (lisocabtagene maraleucel) — a CD19-directed genetically modified autologous CAR-T cell therapy indicated for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory LBCL after one or more lines of systemic therapy, including DLBCL not otherwise specified, high-grade B-cell lymphoma, primary mediastinal LBCL, grade 3B FL and relapsed or refractory FL after at least two prior lines of systemic therapy, relapsed or refractory CLL or SLL, and relapsed or refractory MCL in patients who have received at least two prior lines of systemic therapy, including a Bruton tyrosine kinase inhibitor and a B-cell lymphoma 2 inhibitor.
•U.S. revenues increased 95% in 2024 primarily due to higher demand enabled by expanded manufacturing capacity, new indication launches and higher average net selling prices.
•International revenues increased 156% in 2024 primarily due to higher demand, partially offset by foreign exchange of 6%. Excluding foreign exchange impacts, revenues increased 162%.
Camzyos (mavacamten) — a cardiac myosin inhibitor indicated for the treatment of adults with symptomatic oHCM to improve functional capacity and symptoms.
•U.S. revenues increased 141% in 2024 primarily due to higher demand.
Zeposia (ozanimod) — an oral immunomodulatory drug used to treat relapsing forms of MS, to include clinically isolated syndrome, relapsing-remitting disease, and active secondary progressive disease, in adults and to treat moderately to severely active UC in adults.
•U.S. revenues increased 26% in 2024 primarily due to higher demand, partially offset by lower average net selling prices.
•International revenues increased 42% in 2024 primarily due to higher demand.
Abecma (idecabtagene vicleucel) — is a BCMA genetically modified autologous CAR-T cell therapy indicated for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma after four or more prior lines of therapy, including an immunomodulatory agent, a proteasome inhibitor, and an anti-cyclic ADP ribose hydrolase monoclonal antibody.
•U.S. revenues decreased 32% in 2024 primarily due to increased competition in BCMA targeted therapies.
•International revenues increased 44% in 2024 due to higher demand partially offset by foreign exchange of 3%. Excluding foreign exchange impacts, revenues increased 47%.
Sotyktu (deucravacitinib) — an oral, selective, allosteric tyrosine kinase 2 inhibitor indicated for the treatment of adults with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis who are candidates for systemic therapy or phototherapy.
•U.S. revenues increased 21% in 2024 primarily due to higher demand, partially offset by comparator sales for use in clinical trials during the second half of 2023 and lower average net selling prices.
Krazati (adagrasib) — a highly selective and potent oral small-molecule inhibitor of the KRASG12C mutation, indicated for the treatment of adult patients with KRASG12C-mutated locally advanced or metastatic NSCLC, as determined by an FDA-approved test, who have received at least one prior systemic therapy and, in combination with cetuximab, for the treatment of adult patients with KRASG12C-mutated locally advanced or metastatic CRC, as determined by an FDA-approved test, who have received prior treatment with fluoropyrimidine-, oxaliplatin-, and irinotecan-based chemotherapy. Krazati was brought into the BMS portfolio as part of the Mirati acquisition completed in 2024.
Augtyro (repotrectinib) —a kinase inhibitor indicated for the treatment of adult patients with locally advanced or metastatic ROS1-positive NSCLC and for the treatment of adult and pediatric patients 12 years of age and older with solid tumors that have NTRK gene fusion, are locally advanced or metastatic or where surgical resection is likely to result in severe morbidity, and have progressed following treatment or have no satisfactory alternative therapy.
Cobenfy (xanomeline and trospium chloride) – a combination of xanomeline, a M1/M4 muscarinic agonist, and trospium chloride, a peripheral muscarinic antagonist, indicated for the treatment of schizophrenia in adults. Cobenfy was approved by the FDA in September 2024 and launched in October 2024.
Other growth products — includes Onureg, Inrebic, Nulojix, Empliciti and royalty revenues.
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Legacy Portfolio
Eliquis (apixaban) — an oral Factor Xa inhibitor indicated for the reduction in risk of stroke/systemic embolism in NVAF and for the treatment of DVT/PE and reduction in risk of recurrence following initial therapy.
•U.S. revenues increased 14% in 2024 primarily due to higher demand.
•International revenues were relatively flat.
•Following the May 2021 expiration of regulatory exclusivity for Eliquis in Europe, generic manufacturers have sought to challenge our Eliquis patents and related SPCs and have begun marketing generic versions of Eliquis in certain countries prior to the expiry of our patents and related SPCs, which has led to the filing of infringement and invalidity actions involving our Eliquis patents and related SPCs being filed in various countries in Europe. We believe in the innovative science behind Eliquis and the strength of our intellectual property, which we will defend against infringement. Refer to "Item 1. Financial Statements—Note 20. Legal Proceedings and Contingencies—Intellectual Property" for further information.
Revlimid (lenalidomide) — an oral immunomodulatory drug that in combination with dexamethasone is indicated for the treatment of patients with multiple myeloma. Revlimid as a single agent is also indicated as a maintenance therapy in patients with multiple myeloma following autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplant. Revlimid has received approvals for several indications in the hematological malignancies including lymphoma and MDS.
•U.S. revenues decreased 4% in 2024 primarily due to generic erosion and lower average net selling prices partially offset by the prior year impact of patients receiving free drug product from the Bristol Myers Squibb Patient Assistance Foundation, a separate and independent 501(c)(3) entity to which BMS donates products.
•International revenues decreased 14% in 2024 primarily due to generic erosion across several European countries and foreign exchange impacts of 3%. Excluding foreign exchange impacts, revenues decreased 11%.
•In the U.S., certain third parties have been granted volume-limited licenses to sell generic lenalidomide. Pursuant to these licenses, several generics have entered or are expected to enter the U.S. market with volume-limited quantities of generic lenalidomide. These licenses will no longer be volume limited beginning on January 31, 2026. In the EU and Japan, generic lenalidomide products have entered the market.
Pomalyst/Imnovid (pomalidomide) — a proprietary, distinct, small molecule that is administered orally and modulates the immune system and other biologically important targets. Pomalyst/Imnovid is indicated for patients with multiple myeloma who have received at least two prior therapies including lenalidomide and a proteasome inhibitor and have demonstrated disease progression on or within 60 days of completion of the last therapy.
•U.S. revenues increased 15% in 2024 primarily due to the prior year impact of patients receiving free drug product from the Bristol Myers Squibb Patient Assistance Foundation, a separate and independent 501(c)(3) entity to which BMS donates products, and higher demand.
•International revenues decreased 23% in 2024 primarily due to lower demand driven by generic erosion, lower average net selling prices and foreign exchange impacts of 1%. Excluding foreign exchange impacts, revenues decreased 22%.
•In the EU, the estimated minimum market exclusivity date was August 2024.
Sprycel (dasatinib) — an oral inhibitor of multiple tyrosine kinase indicated for the first-line treatment of patients with Philadelphia chromosome-positive CML in chronic phase and the treatment of adults with chronic, accelerated, or myeloid or lymphoid blast phase CML with resistance or intolerance to prior therapy, including Gleevec* (imatinib mesylate) and the treatment of children and adolescents aged 1 year to 18 years with chronic phase Philadelphia chromosome-positive CML.
•U.S. revenues decreased 31% in 2024 primarily due to lower average net selling prices and lower demand driven by generic erosion.
•International revenues decreased 40% in 2024 primarily due to lower demand driven by generic erosion, lower average net selling prices and foreign exchange impact of 4%. Excluding foreign exchange impact, revenues decreased 36%.
•In the U.S. (September 2024) and EU, generic dasatinib products have entered the market. In Japan, the composition of matter patent for the treatment of non-imatinib-resistant CML has expired.
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Abraxane (paclitaxel albumin-bound particles for injectable suspension) — a solvent-free protein-bound chemotherapy product that combines paclitaxel with albumin using our proprietary Nab® technology platform, and is used to treat breast cancer, NSCLC and pancreatic cancer, among others.
•U.S. revenues decreased 23% in 2024 primarily due to lower demand driven by generic erosion.
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Estimated End-User Demand
Pursuant to the SEC Consent Order described under “—SEC Consent Order”, we monitor inventory levels on hand in the U.S. wholesaler distribution channel and outside of the U.S. in the direct customer distribution channel. We disclose products with levels of inventory in excess of one month on hand or expected demand, subject to certain limited exceptions. There were none as of December 31, 2024, for our U.S. distribution channels, and September 30, 2024, for our non-U.S. distribution channels.
In the U.S., we generally determine our months on hand estimates using inventory levels of product on hand and the amount of out-movement provided by our three largest wholesalers, which account for approximately 85% of total gross sales of U.S. products for the year ended December 31, 2024. Factors that may influence our estimates include generic erosion, seasonality of products, wholesaler purchases in light of increases in wholesaler list prices, new product launches, new warehouse openings by wholesalers and new customer stockings by wholesalers. In addition, these estimates are calculated using third-party data, which may be impacted by their recordkeeping processes.
Camzyos is only available through a restricted program called the Camzyos REMS Program. Product distribution is limited to REMS certified pharmacies, and enrolled pharmacies must only dispense to patients who are authorized to receive Camzyos. Revlimid and Pomalyst are distributed in the U.S. primarily through contracted pharmacies under the Lenalidomide REMS and Pomalyst REMS programs, respectively. These are proprietary risk-management distribution programs tailored specifically to provide for the safe and appropriate distribution and use of Revlimid and Pomalyst. Internationally, Revlimid and Imnovid are distributed under mandatory risk-management distribution programs tailored to meet local authorities’ specifications to provide for the products’ safe and appropriate distribution and use. These programs may vary by country and, depending upon the country and the design of the risk-management program, the product may be sold through hospitals or retail pharmacies.
Our non-U.S. businesses have significantly more direct customers. Information on available direct customer product level inventory and corresponding out-movement information and the reliability of third-party demand information varies widely. We limit our direct customer sales channel inventory reporting to where we can influence demand. When this information does not exist or is otherwise not available, we have developed a variety of methodologies to estimate such data, including using historical sales made to direct customers and third-party market research data related to prescription trends and end-user demand. Given the difficulties inherent in estimating third-party demand information, we evaluate our methodologies to estimate direct customer product level inventory and to calculate months on hand on an ongoing basis and make changes as necessary. Factors that may affect our estimates include generic competition, seasonality of products, price increases, new product launches, new warehouse openings by direct customers, new customer stockings by direct customers and expected direct customer purchases for governmental bidding situations. As such, all of the information required to estimate months on hand in the direct customer distribution channel for non-U.S. business for the year ended December 31, 2024 is not available prior to the filing of this 2024 Form 10-K. We will disclose any product with levels of inventory in excess of one month on hand or expected demand for the current quarter, subject to certain limited exceptions, in our next quarterly report on Form 10-Q.
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Expenses
| Year Ended December 31, | ||||||||||
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| Dollar in Millions | 2024 | 2023 | % Change | |||||||
| Cost of products sold (a) | $ | 13,968 | $ | 10,693 | 31 | % | ||||
| Marketing, selling and administrative | 8,414 | 7,772 | 8 | % | ||||||
| Research and development | 11,159 | 9,299 | 20 | % | ||||||
| Acquired IPRD | 13,373 | 913 | 200% | |||||||
| Amortization of acquired intangible assets | 8,872 | 9,047 | (2) | % | ||||||
| Other (income)/expense, net | 893 | (1,158) | (177) | % | ||||||
| Total Expenses | $ | 56,679 | $ | 36,566 | 55 | % |
(a) Excludes amortization of acquired intangible assets.
Cost of products sold
Cost of products sold include material, internal labor and overhead costs from our owned manufacturing sites, third-party product supply costs and other supply chain costs managed by our global manufacturing and supply organization. Cost of products sold also includes royalties and profit sharing, foreign currency hedge settlement gains and losses and impairment charges, as well as proportionate allocations of enterprise-wide costs. The allocations include facilities, information technology and other appropriate costs. Cost of products sold excludes amortization from acquired intangible assets.
Cost of products sold increased by $3.3 billion or 31% primarily due to intangible asset impairment charges ($1.8 billion), higher royalties and profit sharing ($800 million), and higher sales volume.
Marketing, selling and administrative
Marketing, selling and administrative expenses primarily include salary and benefit costs, third-party professional and marketing fees, outsourcing fees, shipping and handling costs, advertising and product promotion costs, as well as proportionate allocations of enterprise-wide costs. The allocations include facilities, information technology, and other appropriate costs. Expenses are managed through regional commercialization organizations or global enabling functions such as finance, legal, information technology and human resources. Certain expenses are shared with alliance partners based upon contractual agreements.
Marketing, selling and administrative expenses increased by $642 million or 8% primarily due to the impact of acquisitions in 2024, including the cash settlement of unvested stock awards and other related expenses ($372 million) and timing of charitable giving ($124 million).
Research and development
Research and development activities include (i) research, which includes discovery and development of new molecular entities through pre-clinical studies, (ii) drug development, which includes clinical development of potential new products, including expansion of indications for existing products through Phase I, Phase II and Phase III clinical studies and (iii) other related charges including support of manufacturing development of pre-approved products, medical support for marketed products, IPRD impairment charges, acquisition related charges and proportionate allocations of enterprise-wide costs. The allocations include facilities, information technology, and other appropriate costs. Certain expenses are shared with alliance partners based upon contractual agreements.
Research and development expense increased by $1.9 billion or 20% primarily due to higher drug development costs to support our broader portfolio, recent acquisitions, higher IPRD impairment charges ($900 million) and cash settlement of unvested stock awards related to the acquisitions ($328 million).
Acquired IPRD
Acquired IPRD expenses are comprised of upfront payments, contingent milestone payments in connection with asset acquisitions or in-license arrangements of third-party intellectual property rights, as well as any upfront and contingent milestones payable by BMS to alliance partners prior to regulatory approval. Acquired IPRD charges are detailed in the table below.
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| Year Ended December 31, | ||||||
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| Dollars in millions | 2024 | 2023 | ||||
| Karuna asset acquisition (Note 4) | $ | 12,122 | $ | — | ||
| SystImmune upfront fee (Note 3) | 800 | — | ||||
| LianBio mavacamten rights buy-out (Note 4) | — | 445 | ||||
| Evotec designation and opt-in license fees | 170 | 90 | ||||
| Orum upfront payment (Note 4) | — | 100 | ||||
| RayzeBio rights buy-out | 92 | — | ||||
| Prothena opt-in license fee | 80 | 55 | ||||
| Other | 109 | 223 | ||||
| Acquired IPRD | $ | 13,373 | $ | 913 |
Refer to “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data—Note 3. Alliances” and “—Note 4. Acquisitions, Divestitures, Licensing and Other Arrangements” for additional information.
Amortization of Acquired Intangible Assets
Amortization of acquired intangible assets decreased by $175 million or 2% primarily due to the lower amortization expense related to Revlimid, partially offset by higher amortization expense related to the intangible assets acquired through the RayzeBio acquisition during the first quarter of 2024.
Other (income)/expense, net
Other (income)/expense, net changed by $2.1 billion as discussed below.
| Year Ended December 31, | ||||||
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| Dollars in millions | 2024 | 2023 | ||||
| Interest expense | $ | 1,947 | $ | 1,166 | ||
| Royalty income - divestitures | (1,104) | (862) | ||||
| Royalty and licensing income | (736) | (1,488) | ||||
| Provision for restructuring | 635 | 365 | ||||
| Investment income | (478) | (449) | ||||
| Integration expenses | 284 | 242 | ||||
| Litigation and other settlements | 84 | (390) | ||||
| Acquisition expense | 50 | 32 | ||||
| Intangible asset impairment | 47 | 29 | ||||
| Equity investment losses/(gains), net | (16) | 160 | ||||
| Divestiture losses/(gains) | 15 | — | ||||
| Other | 165 | 37 | ||||
| Other (income)/expense, net | $ | 893 | $ | (1,158) |
•Interest expense increased due to higher debt outstanding in connection with the issuance of the 2024 Senior Unsecured Notes. Refer to “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data—Note 10. Financing Arrangements” for further information.
•Royalty income decreased in 2024 primarily due to lower royalty rates for Keytruda* starting in 2024, partially offset by higher royalties from diabetes business divestitures in 2024. Refer to “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data—Note 4. Acquisitions, Divestitures, Licensing and Other Arrangements” for further information.
•Provision for restructuring includes exit and other costs primarily related to certain restructuring activities including plans discussed further in “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data—Note 6. Restructuring.” Integration expenses includes costs incurred in connection with Celgene and other acquisitions.
•Litigation and other settlements includes amounts related to pricing, sales and promotional practices disputes and securities litigation matters, partially offset by income from the Eisai collaboration termination in 2024. Refer to "Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data—Note 5. Other (Income)/Expense, Net." Litigation and other settlements in 2023 include $384 million of income related to the AZ settlement and $400 million of income related to the Nimbus' TYK2 program change of control provision, partially offset by $322 million expense recorded in connection with the BeiGene settlement.
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•Equity investments generated gains in 2024 compared to losses in 2023 primarily driven by fair value adjustments for investments that have readily determinable fair value. Refer to "Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data—Note 9. Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements" for more information.
•Other in 2024 includes pension settlement charges of $119 million, related to the termination of the Bristol-Myers Squibb Puerto Rico, Inc. Retirement Income pension plan.
Income Taxes
| Year Ended December 31, | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dollars in millions | 2024 | 2023 | ||||
| (Loss)/Earnings before income taxes | $ | (8,379) | $ | 8,440 | ||
| Income tax provision | 554 | 400 | ||||
| Effective tax rate | (6.6) | % | 4.7 | % | ||
| Impact of specified items | 63.4 | % | 10.0 | % | ||
| Effective tax rate excluding specified items | 56.8 | % | 14.7 | % |
The effective tax rate for 2024 was primarily impacted by (i) a $12.1 billion one-time, non-tax deductible charge for the acquisition of Karuna, (ii) jurisdictional earnings mix, including amortization of acquired intangible assets, (iii) impacts of impairments of intangible assets, and (iv) a release of income tax reserves of $644 million related to the resolution of Celgene's 2017-2019 IRS audit. Excluding the impact of specified items, the effective tax rate was impacted by the aforementioned Karuna non-tax deductible charge and jurisdictional earnings mix.
The effective tax rate for 2023 was primarily impacted by (i) a $656 million deferred income tax benefit following the receipt of a non-U.S. tax ruling regarding the deductibility of a statutory impairment of subsidiary investments, (ii) higher tax benefits attributed to foreign currency on net operating loss and other carryforwards, and (iii) a $193 million valuation allowance reversal related to unrealized equity investment losses. Excluding the impact of specified items, the effective tax rate was impacted by revised guidance regarding deductibility of certain research and development expenses which reduced income taxes attributable to 2023 pre-tax income by approximately $160 million and was the primary reason for a $240 million reduction to previously estimated income taxes for 2022 upon finalization of the U.S. Federal income tax return.
Refer to “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data—Note 7. Income Taxes” for additional information.
In December 2022, the EU member states unanimously voted to adopt a Directive implementing the Pillar Two (global minimum tax) rules giving member states until December 31, 2023 to implement the Directive into national legislation. Certain jurisdictions in which we operate, under the OECD/G20 Inclusive Framework, have enacted legislation that adopts a subset of such rules effective January 1, 2024, with the remaining rules becoming effective January 1, 2025. These rules and associated legislative changes may significantly impact our tax provision and results of operations.
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Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Our non-GAAP financial measures, such as non-GAAP earnings and related EPS information, are adjusted to exclude certain costs, expenses, gains and losses and other specified items that are evaluated on an individual basis. These items are adjusted after considering their quantitative and qualitative aspects and typically have one or more of the following characteristics, such as being highly variable, difficult to project, unusual in nature, significant to the results of a particular period or not indicative of past or future operating results. These items are excluded from non-GAAP earnings and related EPS information because the Company believes they neither relate to the ordinary course of the Company's business nor reflect the Company's underlying business performance. Similar charges or gains were recognized in prior periods and will likely reoccur in future periods, including (i) amortization of acquired intangible assets, including product rights that generate a significant portion of our ongoing revenue and will recur until the intangible assets are fully amortized, (ii) unwinding of inventory purchase price adjustments, (iii) acquisition and integration expenses, (iv) restructuring costs, (v) accelerated depreciation and impairment of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets, (vi) costs of acquiring a priority review voucher, (vii) divestiture gains or losses, (viii) stock compensation resulting from acquisition-related equity awards, (ix) pension, legal and other contractual settlement charges, (x) equity investment and contingent value rights fair value adjustments (including fair value adjustments attributed to limited partnership equity method investments), (xi) income resulting from the change in control of the Nimbus TYK2 Program and (xii) amortization of fair value adjustments of debt acquired from Celgene in our 2019 exchange offer, among other items. Deferred and current income taxes attributed to these items are also adjusted for considering their individual impact to the overall tax expense, deductibility and jurisdictional tax rates. Certain other significant tax items are also excluded such as the impact resulting from a non-U.S. tax ruling regarding the deductibility of a statutory impairment of subsidiary investments and release of income tax reserves relating to the Celgene acquisition. We also provide international revenues for our priority products excluding the impact of foreign exchange. We calculate foreign exchange impacts by converting our current-period local currency financial results using the prior period average currency rates and comparing these adjusted amounts to our current-period results. Reconciliations of these non-GAAP financial measures to the most comparable GAAP measures are included in Exhibit 99.1 to our Form 8-K filed on February 6, 2025 and are incorporated herein by reference.
Non-GAAP information is intended to portray the results of our baseline performance, supplement or enhance management's, analysts' and investors’ overall understanding of our underlying financial performance and facilitate comparisons among current, past and future periods. This information is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the related financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP and may not be the same as or comparable to similarly titled measures presented by other companies due to possible differences in method and in the items being adjusted. We encourage investors to review our financial statements and publicly-filed reports in their entirety and not to rely on any single financial measure.
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Specified items were as follows:
| Year Ended December 31, | ||||||
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| Dollars in millions | 2024 | 2023 | ||||
| Inventory purchase price accounting adjustments | $ | 47 | $ | 84 | ||
| Intangible asset impairment | 1,839 | 27 | ||||
| Site exit and other costs | 133 | 64 | ||||
| Cost of products sold | 2,019 | 175 | ||||
| Acquisition related charges(a) | 372 | — | ||||
| Site exit and other costs | 50 | 94 | ||||
| Marketing, selling and administrative | 422 | 94 | ||||
| IPRD impairments | 980 | 80 | ||||
| Priority review voucher | — | 95 | ||||
| Acquisition related charges(a) | 348 | — | ||||
| Site exit and other costs | 49 | 12 | ||||
| Research and development | 1,377 | 187 | ||||
| Amortization of acquired intangible assets | 8,872 | 9,047 | ||||
| Interest expense(b) | (49) | (52) | ||||
| Litigation and other settlements | 61 | (397) | ||||
| Provision for restructuring | 635 | 365 | ||||
| Integration expenses | 284 | 242 | ||||
| Equity investment (gains)/losses | (18) | 152 | ||||
| Divestiture losses | 15 | — | ||||
| Other | 217 | 55 | ||||
| Other (income)/expense, net | 1,145 | 365 | ||||
| Increase to pretax income | 13,835 | 9,868 | ||||
| Income taxes on items above | (2,045) | (1,639) | ||||
| Income tax reserve releases | (502) | — | ||||
| Income taxes attributed to non-U.S. tax ruling | — | (656) | ||||
| Income taxes | (2,547) | (2,295) | ||||
| Increase to net earnings | $ | 11,288 | $ | 7,573 |
(a) Includes cash settlement of unvested stock awards, and other related costs incurred in connection with the recent acquisitions.
(b) Includes amortization of purchase price adjustments to Celgene debt.
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The reconciliations from GAAP to Non-GAAP were as follows:
| Year Ended December 31, | ||||||
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| Dollars in millions, except per share data | 2024 | 2023 | ||||
| Net (loss)/earnings attributable to BMS | ||||||
| GAAP | $ | (8,948) | $ | 8,025 | ||
| Specified Items | 11,288 | 7,573 | ||||
| Non-GAAP | $ | 2,340 | $ | 15,598 | ||
| Weighted-average common shares outstanding – diluted – GAAP | 2,027 | 2,078 | ||||
| Incremental shares attributable to share-based compensation plans | 5 | — | ||||
| Weighted-average common shares outstanding – diluted – Non-GAAP | 2,032 | 2,078 | ||||
| Diluted (loss)/earnings per share attributable to BMS | ||||||
| GAAP | $ | (4.41) | $ | 3.86 | ||
| Specified items | 5.56 | 3.65 | ||||
| Non-GAAP | $ | 1.15 | $ | 7.51 |
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Financial Position, Liquidity and Capital Resources
Our net debt position was as follows:
| December 31, | ||||||
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| Dollars in millions | 2024 | 2023 | ||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 10,346 | $ | 11,464 | ||
| Marketable debt securities – current | 513 | 816 | ||||
| Marketable debt securities – non-current | 320 | 364 | ||||
| Total cash, cash equivalents and marketable debt securities | 11,179 | 12,644 | ||||
| Short-term debt obligations | (2,046) | (3,119) | ||||
| Long-term debt | (47,603) | (36,653) | ||||
| Net debt position | $ | (38,470) | $ | (27,128) |
Liquidity and Capital Resources
We regularly assess our anticipated working capital needs, debt and leverage ratio levels, debt maturities, capital expenditure requirements, dividend payouts, potential share repurchases and future investments or acquisitions in order to maximize shareholder return, efficiently finance our ongoing operations and maintain flexibility for future strategic transactions. We also regularly evaluate our capital structure to ensure financial risks, adequate liquidity access and lower cost of capital are efficiently managed, which may lead to the issuance of additional debt securities, the repurchase of debt securities prior to maturity or the issuance or repurchase of common stock.
We believe that our existing cash, cash equivalents and marketable debt securities together with cash generated from operations in the next few years, and, if required, from the issuance of commercial paper, will be sufficient to satisfy our anticipated cash needs for at least the next few years, including dividends, capital expenditures, milestone payments, working capital, income taxes, restructuring initiatives, repurchase of common stock, and debt maturities of approximately $14.0 billion through 2029, as well as any debt repurchases through redemptions or tender offers.
In 2024, we issued the 2024 Senior Unsecured Notes in an aggregate principal amount of $13.0 billion with proceeds, net of discount and loan issuance costs, of $12.9 billion. The proceeds from the 2024 Senior Unsecured Notes were used to partially fund the acquisitions of RayzeBio and Karuna, and the remaining net proceeds were used for general corporate purposes. In connection with the issuance of the 2024 Senior Unsecured Notes, we terminated the $10.0 billion 364-day senior unsecured delayed draw term loan facility entered in February 2024 to provide bridge financing for the RayzeBio and Karuna acquisitions. For more information on planned acquisitions, refer to “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data — Note 4. Acquisitions, Divestitures, Licensing and Other Arrangements” and refer to “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data —Note 10. Financing Arrangements” for further information.
We have a share repurchase program, authorized by our Board of Directors, allowing for repurchases of BMS common stock shares, effected in the open market or through privately negotiated transactions in compliance with Rule 10b-18 under the Exchange Act, including through Rule 10b5-1 trading plans. The share repurchase program does not obligate us to repurchase any specific number of shares nor does it have a specific expiration date and may be suspended or discontinued at any time. In 2023, we repurchased approximately 87 million shares of our common stock for $5.2 billion, including approximately 70 million shares for $4.0 billion through our ASR agreements. In December 2023, the Board of Directors approved an increase of $3.0 billion to the share repurchase authorization for BMS's common stock. The remaining share repurchase capacity under the BMS share repurchase program was $5.0 billion as of December 31, 2024. There were no share repurchases in 2024. Refer to “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data—Note 17. Equity” for additional information.
Dividend payments were $4.9 billion in 2024 and $4.7 billion in 2023. Dividend paid per common share was $0.60 during each quarter of 2024. Dividends are authorized on a quarterly basis by our Board of Directors.
As of December 31, 2024, we had a five-year $5.0 billion revolving credit facility expiring in January 2029, which is extendable annually by one year with the consent of the lenders. In January 2025, we extended the credit facility to January 2030. Additionally, in February 2024, we entered into a $2.0 billion 364-day revolving credit facility which expired in January 2025. The facilities provide for customary terms and conditions with no financial covenants and may be used to provide backup liquidity for our commercial paper borrowings. No borrowings were outstanding under any revolving credit facility as of December 31, 2024 or 2023.
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As of December 31, 2024, under our commercial paper program, we could issue up to $7.0 billion of unsecured notes, with maturities of not more than 365 days from the date of issuance. Of this amount, $3.0 billion was issued and repaid during 2024. In January 2025, the maximum amount of commercial paper that could be issued was reduced to $5.0 billion following the expiration of the aforementioned $2.0 billion 364-day revolving credit facility.
Our investment portfolio includes marketable debt securities, which are subject to changes in fair value as a result of interest rate fluctuations and other market factors. Our investment policy establishes limits on the amount and time to maturity of investments with any institution. The policy also requires that investments are only entered into with corporate and financial institutions that meet high credit quality standards. Refer to “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data—Note 10. Financing Arrangements” for further information.
Capital Expenditures
Annual capital expenditures were approximately $1.2 billion in 2024, $1.1 billion in 2023 and 2022 and are expected to be approximately $1.5 billion in 2025. We continue to make capital expenditures in connection with the expansion of our cell therapy and other manufacturing capabilities, research and development and other facility-related activities.
Contractual Obligations and Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
In the normal course of business, we enter into contracts and commitments that obligate us to make payments in the future. Information regarding our obligations relating to debt, income taxes and lease arrangements are provided in “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data—Note 1. Accounting Policies and Recently Issued Accounting Standards”, “—Note 10. Financing Arrangements”, “—Note 7. Income Taxes” and “—Note 14. Leases”, respectively.
We are committed to an aggregate $17.2 billion of potential contingent future research and development milestone payments to third parties for in-licensing, asset acquisitions and development programs including early-stage milestones of $5.8 billion (milestones achieved through Phase III clinical studies) and late-stage milestones of $11.4 billion (milestones achieved post Phase III clinical studies). Payments generally are due and payable only upon achievement of certain developmental and regulatory milestones for which the specific timing cannot be predicted. Certain agreements also provide for sales-based milestones aggregating to $16.2 billion that we would be obligated to pay upon achievement of certain sales levels in addition to royalties. We also have certain manufacturing, development and commercialization obligations in connection with alliance arrangements. It is not practicable to estimate the amount of these obligations. Refer to “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data—Note 3. Alliances” and "—Note 4. Acquisitions, Divestitures, Licensing and Other Arrangements" for further information.
We do not have any off-balance sheet arrangements that are material or reasonably likely to become material to our financial condition or results of operations.
Credit Ratings
Our current long-term and short-term credit ratings assigned by Moody’s Investors Service are A2 and Prime-1, respectively, with a stable long-term credit outlook. Our current long-term and short-term credit ratings assigned by Standard & Poor’s are A and A-1, respectively, with a stable long-term credit outlook. The long-term ratings reflect the agencies’ opinion that we have a low default risk but are somewhat susceptible to adverse effects of changes in circumstances and economic conditions. The short-term ratings reflect the agencies’ opinion that we have good to extremely strong capacity for timely repayment. Any credit rating downgrade may affect the interest rate of any debt we may incur, the fair market value of existing debt and our ability to access the capital markets generally.
Cash Flows
The following is a discussion of cash flow activities:
| Year Ended December 31, | ||||||
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| Dollars in millions | 2024 | 2023 | ||||
| Cash flow provided by/(used in): | ||||||
| Operating activities | $ | 15,190 | $ | 13,860 | ||
| Investing activities | (21,352) | (2,295) | ||||
| Financing activities | 5,127 | (9,416) |
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Operating Activities
Cash flow from operating activities represents the cash receipts and disbursements from all of our activities other than investing and financing activities. Operating cash flow is derived by adjusting net earnings for noncontrolling interest, non-cash operating items, gains and losses attributed to investing and financing activities and changes in operating assets and liabilities resulting from timing differences between the receipts and payments of cash and when the transactions are recognized in our results of operations. As a result, changes in cash from operating activities reflect the timing of cash collections from customers and alliance partners; payments to suppliers, alliance partners and employees; customer discounts and rebates; and tax payments in the ordinary course of business.
The $1.3 billion increase in cash flow provided by operating activities compared to 2023, was primarily due to higher customer collections, net of rebates, discounts, and alliance payments ($3.4 billion) and lower income tax payments ($450 million), partially offset by higher acquisition-related payments, including cash settlement of unvested stock awards ($1.0 billion), and higher interest expense payments on debt ($600 million), as well as timing of payments in the ordinary course of business.
Investing Activities
Cash requirements from investing activities include cash used for acquisitions, manufacturing and facility-related capital expenditures and purchases of marketable securities with original maturities greater than 90 days at the time of purchase, proceeds from business divestitures (including royalties), the sale and maturity of marketable securities, sale of equity investments, as well as upfront and contingent milestones payments from licensing arrangements.
The $19.1 billion increase in cash flow used in investing activities compared to 2023 was due to payments for the Mirati, RayzeBio and Karuna acquisitions and SystImmune collaboration of $20.7 billion, partially offset by changes in the amount of marketable debt securities held of $1.4 billion.
Financing Activities
Cash requirements from financing activities include cash used to pay dividends, repurchase common stock and repay long-term debt and other borrowings, as well as proceeds from the exercise of stock options and issuance of long-term debt and other borrowings.
The $14.5 billion change in cash provided by financing activities compared to 2023 was primarily due to higher net borrowings of $9.6 billion used primarily to fund our acquisitions and share repurchases of $5.2 billion in 2023.
Recently Issued Accounting Standards
For recently issued accounting standards, refer to “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data—Note 1. Accounting Policies and Recently Issued Accounting Standards.”
SEC Consent Order
As previously disclosed, on August 4, 2004, we entered into a final settlement with the SEC, concluding an investigation concerning certain wholesaler inventory and accounting matters. The settlement was reached through a Consent, a copy of which was attached as Exhibit 10 to our quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2004.
Under the terms of the Consent, we agreed, subject to certain defined exceptions, to limit sales of all products sold to our direct customers (including wholesalers, distributors, hospitals, retail outlets, pharmacies and government purchasers) based on expected demand or on amounts that do not exceed approximately one month of inventory on hand, without making a timely public disclosure of any change in practice. We also agreed in the Consent to certain measures that we have implemented including: (a) establishing a formal review and certification process of our annual and quarterly reports filed with the SEC; (b) establishing a business risk and disclosure group; (c) retaining an outside consultant to comprehensively study and help re-engineer our accounting and financial reporting processes; (d) publicly disclosing any sales incentives offered to direct customers for the purpose of inducing them to purchase products in excess of expected demand; and (e) ensuring that our budget process gives appropriate weight to inputs that come from the bottom to the top, and not just from the top to the bottom, and adequately documenting that process.
We have established a company-wide policy concerning our sales to direct customers for the purpose of complying with the Consent, which includes the adoption of various procedures to monitor and limit sales to direct customers in accordance with the terms of the Consent. These procedures include a governance process to escalate to appropriate management levels potential questions or concerns regarding compliance with the policy and timely resolution of such questions or concerns. In addition, compliance with the policy is monitored on a regular basis.
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We maintain DSAs with our U.S. pharmaceutical wholesalers and specialty distributors, which account for approximately 89% of our gross U.S. revenues. Under the current terms of the DSAs, our wholesaler customers provide us with weekly information with respect to months on hand product-level inventories and the amount of out-movement of products. The three largest wholesalers currently account for approximately 85% of our gross U.S. revenues. The inventory information received from our wholesalers, together with our internal information, is used to estimate months on hand product level inventories at these wholesalers. We estimate months on hand product inventory levels for our U.S. business’s wholesaler customers other than the three largest wholesalers by extrapolating from the months on hand calculated for the three largest wholesalers. In contrast, our non-U.S. business has significantly more direct customers, limited information on direct customer product level inventory and corresponding out-movement information and the reliability of third-party demand information, where available, varies widely. Accordingly, we rely on a variety of methods to estimate months on hand product level inventories for these business units.
We believe the above-described procedures provide a reasonable basis to ensure compliance with the Consent.
Critical Accounting Policies
The preparation of financial statements requires the use of estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses. Our critical accounting policies are those that significantly affect our financial condition and results of operations and require the most difficult, subjective or complex judgments, often because of the need to make estimates about the effect of matters that are inherently uncertain. Because of this uncertainty, actual results may vary from these estimates.
Revenue Recognition
Our accounting policy for revenue recognition has a substantial impact on reported results and relies on certain estimates. Revenue is recognized following a five-step model: (i) identify the customer contract; (ii) identify the contract’s performance obligation; (iii) determine the transaction price; (iv) allocate the transaction price to the performance obligation; and (v) recognize revenue when or as a performance obligation is satisfied. Revenue is also reduced for GTN sales adjustments discussed below, all of which involve significant estimates and judgment after considering legal interpretations of applicable laws and regulations, historical experience, payer channel mix (e.g. Medicare or Medicaid), current contract prices under applicable programs, unbilled claims and processing time lags and inventory levels in the distribution channel. Estimates are assessed each period and adjusted as required to revise information or actual experience.
The following categories of GTN adjustments involve significant estimates, judgments and information obtained from external sources. Refer to “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data—Note 2. Revenue” for further discussion and analysis of each significant category of GTN sales adjustments.
Charge-backs and cash discounts
Our U.S. business participates in programs with government entities, the most significant of which are the U.S. Department of Defense and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, and other parties, including covered entities under the 340B program, whereby pricing on products is extended below wholesaler list price to participating entities. These entities purchase products through wholesalers at the lower program price and the wholesalers then charge us the difference between their acquisition cost and the lower program price. Accounts receivable is reduced for the estimated amount of unprocessed charge-back claims attributable to a sale (typically within a two to four week time lag).
In the U.S. and some other countries, customers are offered cash discounts as an incentive for prompt payment on certain products, approximating 2% of the invoiced sales price. Accounts receivable is reduced for the estimated amount of cash discount at the time of sale and the discount is typically taken by the customer within one month.
Medicaid and Medicare rebates
Our U.S. business participates in state government Medicaid programs and other qualifying Federal and state government programs requiring discounts and rebates to participating state and local government entities. All discounts and rebates provided through these programs are included in our Medicaid rebate accrual. Medicaid rebates have also been extended to drugs used in managed Medicaid plans. The estimated amount of unpaid or unbilled rebates is presented as a liability.
Rebates and discounts are offered to managed healthcare organizations in the U.S. managing prescription drug programs and Medicare Advantage prescription drug plans covering the Medicare Part D drug benefit. Through December 31, 2024, we paid a 70% point of service discount to CMS when the Medicare Part D beneficiaries are in the coverage gap. The estimated amount of unpaid or unbilled rebates and discounts is presented as a liability.
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Other rebates, returns, discounts and adjustments
Other GTN sales adjustments include sales returns and all other programs based on applicable laws and regulations for individual non-U.S. countries as well as rebates offered to managed healthcare organizations in the U.S. to a lesser extent. The non-U.S. programs include several different pricing schemes such as cost caps, volume discounts, outcome-based pricing schemes and pricing claw-backs that are based on sales of individual companies or an aggregation of all companies participating in a specific market. The estimated amount of unpaid or unbilled rebates and discounts is presented as a liability.
Estimated returns for established products are determined after considering historical experience and other factors including levels of inventory in the distribution channel, estimated shelf life, product recalls, product discontinuances, price changes of competitive products, introductions of generic products, introductions of competitive new products and lower demand following the loss of market exclusivity. Estimated returns for new products are determined after considering historical sales return experience of similar products, such as those within the same product line, similar therapeutic area and/or similar distribution model and estimated levels of inventory in the distribution channel and projected demand. The estimated amount for product returns is presented as a liability.
Use of information from external sources
Information from external sources is used to estimate GTN adjustments. Our estimate of inventory at the wholesalers is based on the projected prescription demand-based sales for our products and historical inventory experience, as well as our analysis of third-party information, including written and oral information obtained from certain wholesalers with respect to their inventory levels and sell-through to customers and third-party market research data, and our internal information. The inventory information received from wholesalers is a product of their recordkeeping process and excludes inventory held by intermediaries to whom they sell, such as retailers and hospitals.
We have also continued the practice of combining retail and mail prescription volume on a retail-equivalent basis. We use this methodology for internal demand forecasts. We also use information from external sources to identify prescription trends, patient demand and average selling prices. Our estimates are subject to inherent limitations of estimates that rely on third-party information, as certain third-party information was itself in the form of estimates, and reflect other limitations including lags between the date as of which third-party information is generated and the date on which we receive third-party information.
Acquisition and Intangible Assets Valuations
We make certain judgments to determine whether transactions should be accounted for as acquisitions of assets or as business combinations. If it is determined that substantially all of the fair value of gross assets acquired in a transaction is concentrated in a single asset (or a group of similar assets), the transaction is treated as an acquisition of assets. We evaluate the inputs, processes, and outputs associated with the acquired set of activities and assets. If the assets in a transaction include an input and a substantive process that together significantly contribute to the ability to create outputs, the transaction is treated as an acquisition of a business.
We account for business combinations using the acquisition method of accounting, which requires that assets acquired and liabilities assumed generally be recorded at their fair values as of the acquisition date. Excess of consideration over the fair value of net assets acquired is recorded as goodwill. Estimating fair value requires us to make significant judgments and assumptions.
In transactions accounted for as acquisitions of assets, no goodwill is recorded and contingent consideration, such as payments upon achievement of various developmental, regulatory and commercial milestones, generally is not recognized at the acquisition date. In an asset acquisition, upfront payments allocated to IPRD projects at the acquisition date are expensed unless there is an alternative future use. In addition, product development milestones are expensed upon achievement.
We have identifiable intangible assets that are measured at their respective fair values as of the acquisition date. Generally, we engage an independent third-party valuation firm to assist in determining the fair values of these assets as of the acquisition date. The fair value of these assets is estimated using discounted cash flow models. These models required the use of the following significant estimates and assumptions among others:
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•Identification of product candidates with sufficient substance requiring separate recognition;
•Estimates of revenues and operating profits related to commercial products or product candidates;
•Eligible patients, pricing and market share used in estimating future revenues;
•Probability of success for unapproved product candidates and additional indications for commercial products;
•Resources required to complete the development and approval of product candidates;
•Timing of regulatory approvals and exclusivity;
•Appropriate discount rate by products;
•Market participant income tax rates; and
•Allocation of expected synergies to products.
We believe the fair value used to record intangible assets acquired are based upon reasonable estimates and assumptions considering the facts and circumstances as of the acquisition date.
Impairment and Amortization of Long-lived Assets, including Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
Long-lived assets include intangible assets and property, plant and equipment and are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the assets may not be recoverable or at least annually for Goodwill and IPRD. Intangible assets are highly vulnerable to impairment charges, particularly newly acquired assets for recently launched products or IPRD. These assets are initially measured at fair value and therefore any reduction in expectations used in the valuations could potentially lead to impairment. Some of the more common potential risks leading to impairment include changes in competitive landscape, earlier than expected loss of market exclusivity, pricing reductions, adverse regulatory changes or clinical study results, delay or failure to obtain regulatory approval for initial or follow on indications and unanticipated development costs, inability to achieve expected synergies resulting from cost savings and avoidance, higher operating costs, changes in tax laws and other macro-economic changes. The complexity in estimating the fair value of intangible assets in connection with an impairment test is similar to the initial valuation. If the carrying value of long-lived assets exceeds its fair value, then the asset is written-down to its fair value. Expectations of future cash flows are subject to change based upon the near and long-term production volumes and margins generated by the asset as well as any potential alternative future use. The estimated useful lives of long-lived assets are subjective and require significant judgment regarding patent lives, future plans and external market factors. Long-lived assets are also periodically reviewed for changes in facts or circumstances resulting in a reduction to the estimated useful life of the asset, requiring the acceleration of depreciation or amortization. Impairment charges included in Cost of products sold, Research and development, and Other (income)/expense, net were $2.9 billion in 2024, $136 million in 2023 and $101 million in 2022. Refer to “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data—Note 15. Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets” for further discussion and analysis of these impairment charges.
Income Taxes
Valuation allowances are recognized to reduce deferred tax assets when it is more likely than not that a tax benefit will not be realized. The assessment of whether or not a valuation allowance is required often requires significant judgment including long-range forecasts of future taxable income and evaluation of tax planning initiatives. Adjustments to the deferred tax valuation allowances are made to earnings in the period when such assessments are made. Our deferred tax assets were $8.4 billion at December 31, 2024 (net of valuation allowance of $929 million) and $7.3 billion at December 31, 2023 (net of valuation allowance of $764 million).
The U.S. federal net operating loss carryforwards were $2.0 billion at December 31, 2024. These carryforwards were acquired as a result of certain acquisitions and are subject to limitations under Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code. The net operating loss carryforwards expire in varying amounts beginning in 2024. The foreign and state net operating loss carryforwards expire in varying amounts beginning in 2024 (certain amounts have unlimited lives).
Liabilities are established for possible assessments by tax authorities resulting from known tax exposures including, but not limited to, transfer pricing matters, tax credits and deductibility of certain expenses. Such liabilities represent a reasonable provision for taxes ultimately expected to be paid and may need to be adjusted over time as more information becomes known.
For discussions on income taxes, refer to “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data—Note 1. Accounting Policies and Recently Issued Accounting Standards—Income Taxes” and “—Note 7. Income Taxes.”
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Contingencies
In the normal course of business, we are subject to contingencies, such as legal proceedings and claims arising out of our business, that cover a wide range of matters, including, among others, government investigations, shareholder lawsuits, product and environmental liability, contractual claims and tax matters. We recognize accruals for such contingencies when it is probable that a liability will be incurred and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated. These estimates are subject to uncertainties that are difficult to predict and, as such, actual results could vary from these estimates.
For discussions on contingencies, refer to “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data—Note 1. Accounting Policies and Recently Issued Accounting Standards—Contingencies,” “—Note 7. Income Taxes” and “—Note 20. Legal Proceedings and Contingencies.”
Product and Pipeline Developments
Our R&D programs are managed on a portfolio basis from early discovery through late-stage development and include a balance of early-stage and late-stage programs to support future growth. Our late-stage development programs could potentially have an impact on our revenue and earnings within the next few years if regulatory approvals are obtained and products are successfully commercialized. The following are the late-stage new indication developments in our marketed products, as well as developments in our late-stage pipeline:
| Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 | Column 4 |
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| Product | Indication | Date | Developments |
| Abecma | Multiple Myeloma | September 2024 | Announced the discontinuation of enrollment in the Phase III KarMMa-9 study investigating Abecma with lenalidomide maintenance versus lenalidomide maintenance alone in patients with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma who have suboptimal response after autologous stem cell transplant. |
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| April 2024 | Announced the FDA approval of Abecma for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma after two or more prior lines of therapy, including an immunomodulatory agent, a proteasome inhibitor, and an anti-CD38 monoclonal antibody. The approval is based on results from the Phase III KarMMa-3 trial. Abecma is being jointly developed and commercialized in the U.S. by Bristol Myers Squibb and 2seventy bio, Inc. | ||
| March 2024 | Announced the EC approval of Abecma for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed and refractory multiple myeloma who have received at least two prior therapies, including an immunomodulatory agent, a proteasome inhibitor, and an anti-CD38 antibody and have demonstrated disease progression on the last therapy. The approval is based on results from the Phase III KarMMa-3 trial. Abecma is the first CAR-T cell immunotherapy approved in the EU for use in earlier lines of therapy for relapsed and refractory multiple myeloma. |
| Augtyro | NSCLC | September 2024 | Announced that Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare granted manufacturing and marketing approval for Augtyro for the treatment of patients with ROS1 fusion-positive, unresectable advanced or recurrent NSCLC. This approval is based on results from the Phase I/II TRIDENT-1 trial. |
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| NSCLC and Solid Tumor | January 2025 | Announced EC approval of Augtyro as a treatment for ROS1 TKI-naïve and –pre-treated adult patients with ROS1-positive advanced NSCLC and for the treatment of adult and pediatric patients 12 years of age and older with advanced solid tumors expressing a NTRK gene fusion, and who have received a prior NTRK inhibitor, or have not received a prior NTRK inhibitor and treatment options not targeting NTRK provide limited clinical benefit, or have been exhausted. The approval is based on results from the TRIDENT-1 and CARE trials. | |
| Solid Tumor | June 2024 | Announced FDA accelerated approval of Augtyro for the treatment of adult and pediatric patients 12 years of age and older with solid tumors that have a neurotrophic tyrosine receptor kinase gene fusion, are locally advanced or metastatic or where surgical resection is likely to result in severe morbidity, and have progressed following treatment or have no satisfactory alternative therapy. This approval is based on results from the Phase I/II TRIDENT-1 study. |
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| Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 | Column 4 |
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| Product | Indication | Date | Developments |
| Breyanzi | Follicular Lymphoma (FL) | January 2025 | The CHMP of the EMA recommended approval of Breyanzi for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory FL who have received two or more prior lines of systemic therapy. The CHMP recommendation will now be reviewed by the EC and is based on the Phase II TRANSCEND study. |
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| August 2024 | Announced that Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare approved the supplemental NDA for Breyanzi for the treatment of relapsed or refractory FL after one prior line of systemic therapy in patients with high-risk FL and after two or more lines of systemic therapy based on results of the TRANSCEND FL study. | ||
| August 2024 | Announced EMA validation of the Type II variation application to expand the indication for Breyanzi to include the treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory FL who have received two or more prior lines of systemic therapy. The application is based on results of the Phase II TRANSCEND FL study. Validation of the application confirms the submission is complete and begins the EMA’s centralized review process. | ||
| June 2024 | Announced data from a bridging therapy subgroup analysis of the Phase II TRANSCEND FL trial evaluating Breyanzi in second-line plus relapsed or refractory follicular lymphoma show consistent efficacy with high response rates and a consistent safety profile regardless of receiving prior bridging therapy. | ||
| May 2024 | Announced FDA accelerated approval of Breyanzi for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory FL who have received at least two prior lines of systemic therapy. This accelerated approval is based on results from the Phase II TRANSCEND FL study. | ||
| Large B-Cell Lymphoma | June 2024 | Announced that three-year follow-up results from the Phase III TRANSFORM trial demonstrated ongoing event-free survival and durable responses with Breyanzi compared to the standard of care. | |
| Leukemia | March 2024 | Announced accelerated FDA approval of Breyanzi for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory CLL or SLL who have received at least two prior lines of therapy, including a Bruton tyrosine kinase inhibitor and a B-cell lymphoma 2 inhibitor. The approval is based on the Phase I/II open-label, single-arm TRANSCEND CLL 004 trial. | |
| Mantle Cell Lymphoma | June 2024 | Announced results from a subgroup analysis from mantle cell lymphoma cohort of the Phase I TRANSCEND NHL 001 trial show Breyanzi demonstrated consistent clinical benefit regardless of number of prior lines of therapy. | |
| May 2024 | Announced FDA approval of Breyanzi for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory mantle cell lymphoma who have received at least two prior lines of systemic therapy, including a Bruton tyrosine kinase inhibitor. This approval is based on results from the MCL cohort of the Phase I TRANSCEND NHL 001 study. | ||
| Marginal Zone Lymphoma | February 2025 | Announced positive topline results from the Phase II TRANSCEND FL trial evaluating Breyanzi in adult patients with relapsed or refractory indolent B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma, in which the trial met its primary endpoint of overall response rate in the marginal zone lymphoma cohort. The trial also met the key secondary endpoint of complete response rate. |
| Camzyos | oHCM | February 2024 | In EU, following an opinion from the CHMP of the EMA, Camzyos received a label update to reduce the frequency of required echocardiography monitoring once a patient treated for oHCM is on a stable dose. In addition, the company has an April PDUFA goal date from the FDA in the same setting. |
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| September 2024 | Announced new long-term follow-up results from the EXPLORER-LTE cohort of the MAVA-Long-Term Extension study evaluating Camzyos in adult patients with New York Heart Association (NYHA) class II-III symptomatic oHCM demonstrating that patients experienced consistent and sustained improvements in echocardiographic measures and biomarkers after up to 3.5 years of continuous treatment. Patients experienced an improvement in symptoms and functional capacity as measured by NYHA class and patient-reported outcomes. The safety profile of Camzyos for up to 3.5 years remained consistent with the established safety profile and no new safety signals were identified. | ||
| July 2024 | Announced that the Japanese New Drug Application for Camzyos was accepted by the Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency for the treatment of oHCM. This filing is based on results from the global Phase III EXPLORER-HCM and Phase III VALOR-HCM trials, as well as the Japan Phase III HORIZON-HCM study. |
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| cendakimab | Eosinophilic Esophagitis | July 2024 | Announced that the results from the Phase III trial evaluating the efficacy and safety of cendakimab in patients with eosinophilic esophagitis met both co-primary endpoints, demonstrating statistically significant reductions versus placebo in symptoms (dysphagia days) and esophageal eosinophil counts after 24 weeks of treatment. The overall safety profile of cendakimab through 48 weeks of treatment in the Phase III trial was consistent with previously reported eosinophilic esophagitis Phase II trial results, and no new safety signals were identified. |
| Cobenfy | Schizophrenia | October 2024 | Announced new long-term data from the Phase III EMERGENT-4 and EMERGENT-5 trials evaluating the long-term efficacy, safety, and tolerability of Cobenfy in adults with schizophrenia over 52 weeks of treatment. Treatment with Cobenfy led to improvements in symptoms of schizophrenia across all efficacy measures, including the Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale (PANSS) total scores at 52 weeks, at which 30% of participants had a ≥30% reduction from baseline, confirming maintenance of effect with long-term treatment. Long-term treatment with Cobenfy was generally well tolerated, with no new safety or tolerability issues emerging. |
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| September 2024 | Announced FDA approval of Cobenfy for the treatment of schizophrenia in adults. The approval is based on data from the EMERGENT clinical program, which includes three placebo-controlled efficacy and safety trials and two open-label trials evaluating the long-term safety and tolerability of Cobenfy for up to one year. | ||
| April 2024 | Announced pooled interim long-term safety, tolerability, and metabolic outcomes data from the Phase III EMERGENT-4 and EMERGENT-5 trials evaluating the safety, tolerability and efficacy of KarXT in adults with schizophrenia. KarXT demonstrated a favorable weight and long-term metabolic profile where most patients experience stability or improvements on key metabolic parameters over 52 weeks of treatment. KarXT was generally well-tolerated with a side effect profile consistent with prior trials. In addition, announced interim long-term efficacy data from the Phase III EMERGENT-4 open-label extension trial demonstrated that KarXT was associated with significant improvement in symptoms of schizophrenia across all efficacy measures at 52 weeks. |
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| Inrebic | Myelofibrosis | August 2024 | Announced that the Japanese New Drug Application for Inrebic has been submitted to the Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency for the treatment of myelofibrosis (MF). This filing is based on results from the global Phase III EFC12153 (Jakarta) study for 1L MF, the global Phase II ARD12181 (Jakarta-2) study for 2L MF, and the Japan Phase I/II FEDR-MF-003 study. |
| Krazati | Colorectal Cancer | June 2024 | Announced FDA accelerated approval for Krazati in combination with cetuximab as a targeted treatment option for adult patients with KRASG12C-mutated locally advanced or metastatic colorectal cancer, as determined by an FDA-approved test, who have received prior treatment with fluoropyrimidine-oxaliplatin- and irinotecan-based chemotherapy. This accelerated approval is based on results from the Phase I/II KRYSTAL-1 study. |
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| April 2024 | Announced that data from the cohorts evaluating Krazati in combination with cetuximab of the Phase I/II KRYSTAL-1 study for the treatment of patients with previously treated KRASG12C-mutated locally advanced or metastatic colorectal cancer demonstrated clinically meaningful activity. With a median follow up of 11.9 months in 94 patients, Krazati plus cetuximab demonstrated an objective response rate of 34%, median progression-free survival of 6.9 months, and median overall survival of 15.9 months in pre-treated patients. | ||
| NSCLC | June 2024 | Announced that the results from the Phase III KRYSTAL-12 study evaluating Krazati compared to standard of care chemotherapy in patients with locally advanced or metastatic KRASG12C -mutated NSCLC who had previously received platinum-based chemotherapy, concurrently or sequentially with anti-PD-(L)1 therapy, demonstrated a statistically significant and clinically meaningful improvement in progression-free survival (PFS), the study’s primary endpoint. The KRYSTAL-12 study remains ongoing to assess the additional key secondary endpoint of overall survival. | |
| March 2024 | Announced that the results from the Phase III KRYSTAL-12 study evaluating Krazati as a monotherapy in patients with pretreated locally advanced or metastatic NSCLC harboring a KRASG12C mutation, met the primary endpoint of progression-free survival and the key secondary endpoint of overall response rate as assessed by Blinded Independent Central Review at final analysis for these endpoints. The study remains ongoing to assess the additional key secondary endpoint of overall survival. |
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| Opdivo | NSCLC | October 2024 | Announced FDA approval of Opdivo for the treatment of adult patients with resectable (tumors ≥ 4cm or nod positive) NSCLC and no known epidermal growth factor receptor mutations or anaplastic lymphoma kinase rearrangements, for neoadjuvant treatment, in combination with platinum-doublet chemotherapy, followed by single-agent Opdivo as adjuvant treatment after surgery. The approval is based on results from the Phase III CheckMate -77T trial. |
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| June 2024 | Announced that the four-year survival data from the Phase III CheckMate -816 trial demonstrated that at a median follow up of 57.6 months, neoadjuvant Opdivo with chemotherapy continued to improve event-free survival versus chemotherapy alone. | ||
| June 2024 | Announced that an exploratory analysis from the Phase III CheckMate -77T study of perioperative Opdivo showed improved event-free survival and pathologic complete response in stage III resectable NSCLC patients regardless of nodal status. | ||
| Renal Cell Carcinoma | January 2024 | Announced four-year follow-up results from the CheckMate -9ER trial evaluating Opdivo in combination with Cabometyx* (cabozantinib) vs. sunitinib in patients with previously untreated advanced or metastatic RCC continued to show superior progression-free survival and objective response rates in patients treated with Opdivo plus Cabometyx* over sunitinib, regardless of risk classification based on IMDC scores. Superior overall survival was also observed in patients treated with the combination. | |
| Urothelial Carcinoma | December 2024 | Announced that Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare granted supplemental approval for Opdivo in combination with cisplatin and gemcitabine for the first-line treatment of adult patients with radically unresectable urothelial carcinoma. The approval is based on the results from the Phase III CheckMate -901 trial. | |
| May 2024 | Announced EC approval of Opdivo in combination with cisplatin and gemcitabine for the first-line treatment of adult patients with unresectable or metastatic urothelial carcinoma. The approval is based on the results from the Phase III CheckMate -901 trial. | ||
| March 2024 | Announced FDA approval of Opdivo, in combination with cisplatin and gemcitabine, for the first-line treatment of adult patients with unresectable or metastatic urothelial carcinoma. The approval is based on results from the Phase III CheckMate -901 trial evaluating Opdivo in combination with cisplatin and gemcitabine followed by Opdivo monotherapy, compared to cisplatin-gemcitabine alone, for patients with previously untreated unresectable or metastatic urothelial carcinoma. |
| Opdivo Qvantig | Multiple Indications | December 2024 | Announced FDA approval of Opdivo Qvantig injection for subcutaneous use in most previously approved adult, solid tumor Opdivo indications as monotherapy, monotherapy maintenance following completion of Opdivo plus Yervoy combination therapy, or in combination with chemotherapy or cabozantinib. The approval is based on results from the Phase III CheckMate -67T trial, which demonstrated non-inferior co-primary pharmacokinetic exposures, similar efficacy in overall response rate, and showed a comparable safety profile vs. intravenous Opdivo. |
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| June 2024 | Announced EMA validation of the extension application to introduce a new route of administration (subcutaneous use) for Opdivo (nivolumab) that includes a new pharmaceutical form (solution for injection) and a new strength (600 mg/vial) across multiple previously approved adult solid tumor indications as monotherapy, monotherapy maintenance following completion of nivolumab plus ipilimumab combination therapy, or in combination with chemotherapy or cabozantinib, based on the results from the Phase III CheckMate -67T study. |
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| Opdivo + Yervoy | Colorectal Cancer | January 2025 | Announced that new results from the Phase III CheckMate -8HW trial evaluating Opdivo plus Yervoy versus Opdivo monotherapy across all lines of therapy, including first line, for the treatment of microsatellite instability-high or mismatch repair deficient metastatic colorectal cancer showed that at a median follow-up of 47 months, Opdivo plus Yervoy provided a statistically significant and clinically meaningful improvement in the dual primary endpoint of PFS compared to Opdivo monotherapy, demonstrating a 38% reduction in the risk of disease progression or death. |
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| Opdivo + Yervoy | Colorectal Cancer | December 2024 | Announced EC approval of Opdivo plus Yervoy for the first-line treatment of adult patients with microsatellite instability-high or mismatch repair deficient unresectable or metastatic colorectal cancer. The approval is based on results from the Phase III CheckMate -8HW trial, in which Opdivo plus Yervoy demonstrated a statistically significant and clinically meaningful improvement in the dual primary endpoint of progression-free survival and reduced the risk of disease progression or death by 79% compared to the investigator’s choice of chemotherapy as assessed by Blinded Independent Central Review. |
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| October 2024 | Announced that the Phase III CheckMate -8HW trial evaluating Opdivo plus Yervoy compared to Opdivo monotherapy across all lines of therapy as a treatment for patients with microsatellite instability-high or mismatch repair deficient metastatic colorectal cancer met the dual primary endpoint of progression-free survival as assessed by Blinded Independent Central Review at a pre-specified interim analysis. Previously, Opdivo plus Yervoy demonstrated a statistically significant and clinically meaningful improvement in PFS compared to chemotherapy. Opdivo plus Yervoy demonstrated a statistically significant and clinically meaningful improvement in PFS compared to Opdivo monotherapy across all lines of therapy. The study is ongoing to assess various secondary endpoints, including overall survival. The safety profile for the combination of Opdivo plus Yervoy remained consistent with previously reported data, with no new safety signals identified. | ||
| September 2024 | Announced that the supplemental Japanese New Drug Application for Opdivo plus Yervoy was accepted by the Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency for the treatment of unresectable advanced or recurrent colorectal cancer with frequent microsatellite instability. This filing is based on results from the Phase III CheckMate -8HW study. | ||
| January 2024 | Announced that the Phase III CheckMate -8HW trial evaluating Opdivo plus Yervoy compared to investigator’s choice of chemotherapy as a first-line treatment for patients with microsatellite instability-high or mismatch repair deficient metastatic colorectal cancer met the dual primary endpoint of progression-free survival (PFS) as assessed by Blinded Independent Central Review (BICR) at a pre-specific interim analysis. The study is ongoing to assess the second dual primary endpoint of PFS per BICR in patients receiving Opdivo plus Yervoy compared to Opdivo alone across all lines of therapy, as well as secondary endpoints. In addition, data from the Phase III CheckMate -8HW trial showed that the combination of Opdivo plus Yervoy reduced the risk of disease progression or death by 79% versus chemotherapy as a first-line treatment for patients with microsatellite instability–high or mismatch repair deficient metastatic colorectal cancer (MSIH/dMMR mCRC) compared to chemotherapy. | ||
| HCC | January 2025 | The CHMP of the EMA recommended approval of Opdivo + Yervoy for the first-line treatment of adult patients with unresectable or advanced hepatocellular carcinoma. The CHMP recommendation is based on results of the Phase III CheckMate -9DW trial and will now be reviewed by the EC, which has the authority to approve medicines for the EU. | |
| August 2024 | Announced FDA acceptance of the supplemental BLA for Opdivo plus Yervoy as a potential first-line treatment for adult patients with unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma. The acceptance is based on results from the Phase III CheckMate -9DW trial. The FDA assigned a PDUFA goal date of April 21, 2025. | ||
| August 2024 | Announced that the supplemental Japanese New Drug Application for Opdivo plus Yervoy was accepted by the Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency for the treatment of unresectable first line hepatocellular carcinoma. This filing is based on results from the Phase III CheckMate -9DW study. | ||
| July 2024 | Announced EMA validation of the Type II variation application for Opdivo plus Yervoy as a potential first-line treatment option for adult patients with unresectable or advanced HCC who have not received prior systemic therapy. The application was based on results from the Phase III CheckMate -9DW trial. | ||
| June 2024 | Announced that the results from the Phase III CheckMate -9DW trial showed the dual immunotherapy combination of Opdivo plus Yervoy meaningfully improved overall survival, the trial’s primary endpoint, compared to investigator’s choice of lenvatinib or sorafenib as a first-line treatment for patients with unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma. The results also demonstrated a statistically significant and clinically meaningful improvement in the key secondary endpoint of objective response rate. |
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| Opdivo + Yervoy | HCC | March 2024 | Announced that Phase III CheckMate -9DW trial evaluating Opdivo plus Yervoy as a first-line treatment for patients with advanced hepatocellular carcinoma who have not received a prior systemic therapy met its primary endpoint of improved overall survival compared to investigator’s choice of sorafenib or lenvatinib at a pre-specified interim analysis. |
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| Melanoma | September 2024 | Announced 10-year follow-up data from the Phase III CheckMate -067 trial that showed continued durable improvement in survival with first-line Opdivo plus Yervoy therapy and Opdivo monotherapy, versus Yervoy alone, in patients with previously untreated advanced or metastatic melanoma. With a minimum follow up of 10 years, median overall survival was 71.9 months with Opdivo plus Yervoy, the longest reported median overall survival in a Phase III advanced melanoma trial. | |
| NSCLC | June 2024 | Announced that the five-year follow-up results from the Phase III CheckMate -9LA trial showed durable, long-term survival benefits with Opdivo plus Yervoy combined with two cycles of chemotherapy compared to chemotherapy alone as a first-line treatment in patients with metastatic NSCLC. | |
| May 2024 | Announced that the Phase III CheckMate -73L trial did not meet its primary endpoint of progression-free survival in unresectable, locally advanced stage III NSCLC. | ||
| Renal Cell Carcinoma | January 2024 | Announced that eight-year data from the Phase III CheckMate -214 trial evaluating Opdivo plus Yervoy versus sunitinib continued to demonstrate long-term survival results, reducing the risk of death by 28% in patients with previously untreated advanced or metastatic RCC, regardless of IMDC risk group. Patients treated with Opdivo plus Yervoy maintained superior survival and more durable response benefits compared to those who received sunitinib in both patients with intermediate- and poor-risk prognostic factors and across all randomized patients. |
| Reblozyl | Myelodysplastic Syndromes | April 2024 | Announced the EC expanded approval of Reblozyl to include the first-line treatment of transfusion-dependent anemia due to very low, low and intermediate-risk myelodysplastic syndromes. The approval covers all European Union member states and is based on the pivotal Phase III COMMANDS trial. |
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| January 2024 | Announced that Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare granted manufacturing and marketing approval for Reblozyl for MDS-related anemia. The approval is based on the results of the global Phase III COMMANDS trial and the Phase III MEDALIST study, as well as a Japanese Phase II study (Study MDS-003) in red blood cell transfusion-independent low-risk MDS patients. |
| Sotyktu | Plaque Psoriasis | December 2024 | Announced positive topline results from the pivotal Phase III POETYK PsA-1 and POETYK PsA-2 trials evaluating efficacy and safety of Sotyktu in adults with PsA. Both trials met their primary endpoint, with a significantly greater proportion of Sotyktu-treated patients achieving ACR20 response (at least a 20 percent improvement in signs and symptoms of disease) after 16 weeks of treatment compared with placebo. Additionally, both trials met important secondary endpoints across PsA disease activity at Week 16. The overall safety profile of Sotyktu through 16 weeks of treatment in both trials was consistent with the established safety profile of Sotyktu observed in a Phase II PsA clinical trial and Phase III moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis clinical trials. |
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| May 2024 | Announced four-year results from the POETYK PSO long-term extension trial of Sotyktu treatment in adult patients with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis showed that, after four years of continuous Sotyktu treatment, clinical response was maintained in more than seven out of 10 patients for Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI) 75. In addition, the safety profile of Sotyktu at Year 4 remained consistent with the established safety profile, with no new safety signals identified. |
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| Zeposia | Crohn's Disease | March 2024 | Following initial analysis of results from the first of two induction studies in the Phase III YELLOWSTONE trial evaluating Zeposia in adult patients with moderate-to-severe active Crohn’s disease, it was determined that the study did not meet its primary endpoint of clinical remission at Week 12. The safety profile of Zeposia in this study was consistent with that observed in previously reported trials. |
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| MS | September 2024 | Announced data from the Phase III DAYBREAK trial which demonstrated that decreased rates of brain volume loss were sustained in the open-label extension for patients treated with Zeposia for relapsing forms of MS. A separate DAYBREAK OLE safety analysis demonstrated declining or stable incidence rates of treatment-emergent adverse events, with relatively low rates of infections, serious infections and opportunistic infections over more than eight years of treatment with Zeposia. | |
| March 2024 | Announced that data from the Phase III DAYBREAK open-label extension trial demonstrated the long-term efficacy and safety profile of Zeposia in patients with relapsing forms of MS. In the DAYBREAK long-term extension study, treatment with Zeposia demonstrated a low annualized relapse rate of 0.098 and 67% of patients were relapse-free at six years. An analysis of DAYBREAK data showed nearly 97% of followed patients were relapse-free at 90 days post Zeposia discontinuation. Patients that did relapse showed no evidence of rebound effect. | ||
| UC | December 2024 | Announced that Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare granted manufacturing and marketing approval for Zeposia for the treatment of moderate to severe ulcerative colitis in patients who have had an inadequate response to conventional therapies. The approval is based on results from the Japanese Phase II/III RPC01-3013 study. |
Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This 2024 Form 10-K (including documents incorporated by reference) and other written and oral statements we make from time to time contain certain “forward-looking” statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act, and Section 21E of the Exchange Act. You can identify these forward-looking statements by the fact they use words such as “should,” “could,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “target,” “may,” “project,” “guidance,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “will” and other words and terms of similar meaning and expression in connection with any discussion of future operating or financial performance. One can also identify forward-looking statements by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. Such forward-looking statements are based on our current expectations and projections about our future financial results, goals, plans and objectives and involve inherent risks, assumptions and uncertainties, including internal or external factors that could delay, divert or change any of them in the next several years, and could cause our future financial results, goals, plans and objectives to differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, the statements. These statements are likely to relate to, among other things, our goals, plans and objectives regarding our financial position, results of operations, cash flows, market position, product development, product approvals, sales efforts, expenses, performance or results of current and anticipated products, our business development strategy and in relation to our ability to realize the projected benefits of our acquisitions, alliances and other business development activities, the impact of any pandemic or epidemic on our operations and the development and commercialization of our products, potential laws and regulations to lower drug prices, market actions taken by private and government payers to manage drug utilization and contain costs, the expiration of patents or data protection on certain products, including assumptions about our ability to retain marketing exclusivity of certain products, and the outcome of contingencies such as legal proceedings and financial results. No forward-looking statement can be guaranteed. We have included important factors in the cautionary statements included in this 2024 Form 10-K, particularly under “Item 1A. Risk Factors,” that we believe could cause actual results to differ materially from any forward-looking statement.
Although we believe that we have been prudent in our plans and assumptions, no assurance can be given that any goal or plan set forth in forward-looking statements can be achieved and readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such statements, which speak only as of the date made. Additional risks that we may currently deem immaterial or that are not presently known to us could also cause the forward-looking events discussed in this 2024 Form 10-K not to occur. Except as otherwise required by applicable law, we undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, changed circumstances or otherwise after the date of this 2024 Form 10-K.
FY 2023 10-K MD&A
SEC filing source: 0000014272-24-000044.
Item 7. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS.
Management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations is provided as a supplement to and should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and related notes included elsewhere in this 2023 Form 10-K to enhance the understanding of our results of operations, financial condition and cash flows.
The comparison of 2022 to 2021 results has been omitted from this Form 10-K and is incorporated by reference from our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022 “Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” filed on February 14, 2023.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Bristol-Myers Squibb Company is a global biopharmaceutical company whose mission is to discover, develop and deliver innovative medicines that help patients prevail over serious diseases. Refer to the Summary of Abbreviated Terms at the end of this 2023 Form 10-K for definitions of capitalized terms used throughout the document.
In 2023, we received approvals for initial and additional indications for the following marketed products in major markets (the U.S., EU and Japan), which further expanded our geographical reach in immunology, hematology, oncology, and cardiovascular diseases: (i) U.S. and EU approval of Opdivo for treatment of completely resected stage IIB and IIC melanoma, expanding upon the existing adjuvant treatment for melanoma patients; (ii) FDA approval of Reblozyl in the first-line setting for the treatment of anemia without previous erythropoiesis stimulating agent use in adult patients with very low- to intermediate-risk MDS who may also require red blood cell transfusions, regardless of ring sideroblast status; and EU approval for an additional indication for anemia associated with non-transfusion-dependent beta thalassemia; (iii) approvals in Japan and in the EU of Opdivo in combination with chemotherapy for the neoadjuvant treatment of patients with resectable NSCLC; (iv) approval of Camzyos for the treatment of symptomatic obstructive HCM in the EU; (v) approval of Breyanzi for the second-line treatment of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma in the EU; (vi) approval for Sotyktu for moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis in the EU; and (vii) approval of Augtyro (repotrectinib), a next-generation tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI), for the treatment of adult patients with locally advanced or metastatic ROS1+ non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) in the U.S. We continue expanding our commercial CAR-T manufacturing network through the FDA approval of our Devens, MA facility in June 2023.
In January 2024, we acquired Mirati, a commercial stage targeted oncology company with a pipeline of commercial, clinical and pre-clinical stage oncology medicines and assets. With the Mirati acquisition, we obtained rights to Krazati*, a best-in-class inhibitor of KRASG12C mutation, approved by the FDA as a second-line treatment for patients with NSCLC; and MRTX1719, a potential first-in-class MTA-cooperative PRMT5 inhibitor in Phase I development, among others. In addition, during the fourth quarter of 2023, we entered into definitive merger agreements to acquire Karuna and RayzeBio and also entered into strategic collaboration with SystImmune. Karuna is a biopharmaceutical company driven to discover, develop and deliver transformative medicines for people living with psychiatric and neurological conditions. RayzeBio is a clinical-stage radiopharmaceutical therapeutics company with an innovation-leading position in actinium-based radiopharmaceutical therapeutics and a pipeline of potentially first-in-class and best-in-class drug development programs. Refer to “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data—Note 4. Acquisitions, Divestitures, Licensing and Other Arrangements” for additional information. The goal of the collaboration with SystImmune is to co-develop and co-commercialize BL-B01D1, a bispecific topoisomerase inhibitor-based anti-body drug conjugate which targets both EGFR and HER3 and is currently being evaluated in a Phase I clinical trial for metastatic or unresectable NSCLC. Refer to “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data—Note 3. Alliances” for further information.
The Company has the potential to increase its registrational portfolio from six to up to twelve potentially first-in-class/best-in-class assets. In addition to its growing registrational portfolio, the Company has more than 25 indication expansion opportunities on the horizon. Taken together, this leads to increased depth across the Company’s therapeutic areas, including oncology, hematology, immunology, cardiovascular and a growing presence in neuroscience.
Financial Highlights
| Year Ended December 31, | ||||||
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| Dollars in millions, except per share data | 2023 | 2022 | ||||
| Total Revenues | $ | 45,006 | $ | 46,159 | ||
| Diluted Earnings Per Share | ||||||
| GAAP | $ | 3.86 | $ | 2.95 | ||
| Non-GAAP | 7.51 | 7.70 |
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In 2023, our revenues decreased by 2%, primarily due to lower Revlimid sales driven by the previously disclosed generic erosion and increase in patients receiving free drug product for Revlimid, and to a lesser extent, Pomalyst, from the Bristol Myers Squibb Patient Assistance Foundation, partially offset by higher sales of our New Product Portfolio and In-Line Products (primarily Opdivo). The $0.91 increase in GAAP EPS in 2023 was primarily driven by the impact of certain specified items, including deferred income tax benefit related to a non-U.S. tax ruling, lower losses on equity investments, amortization of intangible assets, as well as litigation and other settlement income, partially offset by lower revenues and product mix. After adjusting for specified items, non-GAAP EPS decreased $0.19 primarily as a result of lower revenues and product mix, partially offset by higher royalty and interest income and lower weighted average shares outstanding.
Our non-GAAP financial measures, including non-GAAP earnings and related EPS information, are adjusted to exclude specified items that represent certain costs, expenses, gains and losses and other items impacting the comparability of financial results. For a detailed listing of all specified items and further information, reconciliations and changes to our non-GAAP financial measures refer to “—Non-GAAP Financial Measures.”
Economic and Market Factors
Governmental Actions
Our products continue to be subject to increasing pressures across the portfolio from pharmaceutical market access and pricing controls and discounting, changes to tax and importation laws and other restrictions in the U.S., the EU and other regions around the world that result in lower prices, lower reimbursement rates and smaller populations for whom payers will reimburse, which can negatively impact our results of operations (including intangible asset impairment charges), operating cash flow, liquidity and financial flexibility. For example, on August 16, 2022, President Biden signed the IRA into law which provides for (i) the government to negotiate prices for select high-cost Medicare Part D (beginning in 2026) and Part B drugs (beginning in 2028) that are more than nine years (for small-molecule drugs) or 13 years (for biological products) from their FDA approval, (ii) manufacturers to pay a rebate for Medicare Part B and Part D drugs when prices increase faster than inflation beginning in 2022 for Part D and 2023 for Part B, and (iii) Medicare Part D redesign which replaces the current Part D CGDP and establishes a $2,000 cap for out-of-pocket limits costs for Medicare beneficiaries beginning in 2025, with manufacturers being responsible for 10% of costs up to the $2,000 cap and 20% after that cap is reached. In August 2023, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services selected Eliquis as one of the first 10 medicines subject to government-set prices beginning in 2026. It is possible that more of our products could be selected in future years, which could, among other things, accelerate revenue erosion prior to expiry of intellectual property protections. In addition, in December 2023, the Biden Administration released a proposed framework that for the first time proposed that a drug’s price can be a factor in determining that the drug is not accessible to the public and therefore that the government could exercise “march-in rights” and license it to a third party to manufacture. A comment period on the proposal ran through February 6, 2024, and we are not able to predict whether a final rule will be adopted along the lines proposed and, if adopted, whether the government would seek to exercise march-in rights for any of our products. Other proposals, such as those relating to the calculation of best price as well as potential executive orders focused on drug pricing are still being debated. The effect of reducing prices and reimbursement for certain of our products would significantly impact our business and consolidated results of operations.
Additionally, in connection with the IRA the following changes have been made to U.S. tax laws, including (i) a 15% minimum tax that generally applies to U.S. corporations on adjusted financial statement income beginning in 2023 and (ii) a non-deductible 1% excise tax provision on net stock repurchases, to be applied to repurchases beginning in 2023. We continue to evaluate the impact of the IRA legislation on our results of operations and it is possible that these changes may result in a material impact on our business and results of operations. Furthermore, countries are expected to make changes to their tax laws and updates to international tax treaties to implement the agreement by the OECD to establish a global minimum tax.
See risk factors on these items included under “Part I—Item 1A. Risk Factors—Product, Industry and Operational Risks—Increased pricing pressure and other restrictions in the U.S. and abroad continue to negatively affect our revenues and profit margins”, “—We could lose market exclusivity of a product earlier than expected” and “—Changes to tax regulations could negatively impact our earnings.”
Significant Product Approvals
The following is a summary of the significant approvals received in 2023:
| Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Product | Date | Approval |
| Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Augtyro(repotrectinib) | November 2023 | FDA approval of Augtyro for the treatment of adult patients with locally advanced or metastatic ROS1-positive NSCLC. |
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| Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Opdivo | October 2023 | FDA approval of Opdivo for the adjuvant treatment of adult and pediatric patients 12 years and older with completely resected stage IIB or IIC melanoma. |
| Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Reblozyl | August 2023 | FDA approval of Reblozyl for the treatment of anemia without previous erythropoiesis stimulating agent use (ESA-naïve) in adult patients with very low- to intermediate-risk MDS. |
| Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Opdivo | August 2023 | EC approval of Opdivo as a monotherapy for the adjuvant treatment of adults and adolescents 12 years of age and older with stage IIB or IIC melanoma who have undergone complete resection. |
| Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Opdivo | June 2023 | EC approval of Opdivo in combination with platinum-based chemotherapy for the neoadjuvant treatment of resectable NSCLC at a high risk of recurrence in adult patients with tumor cell PD-L1 expression 1%. |
| Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Camzyos | June 2023 | EC approval of Camzyos for the treatment of symptomatic (New York Heart Association, class II-III) obstructive HCM. |
| Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Breyanzi | May 2023 | EC approval of Breyanzi for the treatment of adult patients with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, high grade B-cell lymphoma, primary mediastinal large B-cell lymphoma and FL grade 3B, who relapsed within 12 months from completion of, or are refractory to, first-line chemoimmunotherapy. |
| Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 |
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| Opdivo | March 2023 | Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare approval of Opdivo plus chemotherapy for the neoadjuvant treatment of patients with resectable NSCLC. |
| Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 |
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| Sotyktu | March 2023 | EC approval of Sotyktu for the treatment of adults with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis who are candidates for systemic therapy. |
| Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 |
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| Reblozyl | March 2023 | EC approval of Reblozyl for the treatment in adult patients of anemia associated with non-transfusion-dependent beta thalassemia. |
Refer to “—Product and Pipeline Developments” for all of the developments in our marketed products and late-stage pipeline in 2023 and in early 2024.
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Strategy
Our principal strategy is to combine the resources, scale and capability of a large pharmaceutical company with the speed, agility and focus on innovation typically found in the biotech industry. Our priorities are (i) to continue to renew and diversify our portfolio through launching new medicines, (ii) advancing our early, mid and late-stage pipeline and (iii) executing disciplined business development. As we undergo a period of renewal, our strategy will be focused on driving near-term growth, minimizing the impact of a transition period that follows and delivering growth in the late 2020s by accelerating opportunities that enhance productivity and efficiency, advance our pipeline, and drive strong commercial execution that move our business forward. We remain committed to a strategic business development and maintaining a strong investment grade credit rating, growing the dividend and reducing additional debt that will be issued in support of recent transactions.
Our focus is on discovering, developing and delivering transformational medicines for patients facing serious diseases in the following five core therapeutic areas: (i) oncology with a priority in certain tumor types, including diversification beyond IO; (ii) hematology with opportunities to expand leadership position in multiple myeloma, as well as broaden our portfolio across leukemias, lymphomas and non-malignant hematologic diseases; (iii) immunology with priorities in strengthening presence in dermatology, rheumatology and gastrointestinal disorders, establishing new standards of care in pulmonology and rapidly advance cell therapy into immunology diseases; (iv) cardiovascular diseases with focus on cardiomyopathies, heart failures and thrombotic diseases; and (v) neuroscience with a focus on neuropsychiatry, neurodegenerative and neuroinflammation diseases.
We are working towards expanding our pipeline of registrational assets from six to up to twelve. In addition, we are positioned to support continued innovation and expand treatment options across several different diseases based on our differentiated research platforms. We have a broad portfolio and pipeline when it comes to autologous CAR-T cell therapies. We have two approved cell therapies against two distinct targets and are continuing to build our leadership in this space. We are expanding manufacturing capacity, exploring innovative technologies such as dual-targeting CAR-Ts and allogenic approaches, advancing multiple next-generation assets including new targets and rapidly expanding into immunology, including lupus and multiple sclerosis. We also have a strong position in the protein degradation field and have been advancing our pipeline with an expansive library of assets with two in registrational trials, an additional five in clinical phase studies and more than fifteen being studied pre-clinically. This growing platform has potential across several diseases and is positioned to deliver approximately four INDs each year. Together with our proven track record, rapidly advancing pipeline and growth with marketed products, we increased and sustained our R&D productivity enabling us to identify more high-quality candidates and increase their probability of reaching patients in need. Specifically, our ambition is to: (i) deliver approximately ten INDs per year; (ii) increase success rates from first-in-human trials to approval to approximately 20%; (iii) reduce timelines to achieve a median of 6.5 years from first-in-human trials to approval. Our R&D strategy will help ensure we maintain a strong legacy of scientific innovation, bringing first-in class and/or best-in-class treatments to patients at an accelerated speed.
Our commercial model has been successful with revenues from our in-line brands and new product portfolio continuing to grow, which demonstrates strong execution of our strategy. We remain focused and well-resourced in our cancer development programs and seek to broaden the use of Opdivo in earlier lines of therapy, expand into new tumors, accelerate next wave oncology mechanisms and develop treatment options for refractory oncology patients. We are encouraged that our investigational subcutaneous formulation for Opdivo has the potential to bring enhanced benefits to patients into the next decade, with positive registrational data now in-house. We continue to drive adoption of Opdivo by expanding into additional indications and tumor types both as a monotherapy and in combination with Yervoy and other anti-cancer agents. We are further strengthening our IO portfolio with Opdualag for the treatment of melanoma and potential expanded opportunities in other indications. We are growing a differentiated NSCLC portfolio, which includes the launch of Augtyro and includes Krazati, (acquired through Mirati), which demonstrates a strategic fit into our oncology portfolio. We are also strengthening our neuroscience portfolio with the planned acquisition of Karuna. Moreover, Eliquis continues to grow, leveraging its best in class clinical profile and extensive real world data and remains the number one novel oral anticoagulant in total prescriptions globally. Camzyos continues to demonstrate benefits as shared through our long-term follow-up data from two Phase III studies. In immunology, Sotyktu is the key growth driver for BMS and we continue to make further investments to accelerate the launch through direct to consumer advertising and adding field force support. In addition, our Phase III registrational clinical trials are underway for Sotyktu in PsA, SLE and Sjögren's Syndrome. We are able to leverage our leading capabilities in hematological malignancies and our robust pipeline to provide opportunities for long-term growth to offset the impact of current and future patent expiries for Revlimid and Pomalyst. As we look at our cell therapy franchise, we continue to explore new indications with Breyanzi to include the treatment of CLL, FL and MCL. If indication for CLL is approved, it would be the first and only CAR-T available for this patient population. Reblozyl is advancing into new indications with an ongoing registrational trial for chronic anemia associated with myelofibrosis.
The evolution in our operating model, which focuses on maintaining a disciplined approach in marketing, selling and administrative expenses, will enable us to deliver the necessary strategic, financial and operational flexibility to invest in the highest priority opportunities within our portfolio.
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Our strategy extends well beyond the discovery, development and delivery of transformative medicines that help patients prevail over serious diseases. We understand the future of our employees, our communities, our planet, and our business are inextricably linked. Through our Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) strategy, we seek to mobilize our capabilities and resources to positively impact the communities where we live, work, and serve around the world. As we work to transform patients’ lives through science, we operate with effective governance, uncompromising quality and compliance, and the highest ethical standards to deliver our mission. These values have been central to who we are, what we do, and how we do it since our company was founded in 1887. We believe that driving long-term business value is at the heart of living our purpose, enabling us to be leaders and difference-makers for generations to come.
Acquisitions, Divestitures, Licensing and Other Arrangements
For detailed information on significant acquisitions, divestitures, collaborations, licensing and other arrangements during 2023 refer to “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data —Note 3. Alliances” and “—Note 4. Acquisitions, Divestitures, Licensing and Other Arrangements.”
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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Regional Revenues
The composition of the changes in revenues was as follows:
| Year Ended December 31, | |||||||||||||
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| Dollars in millions | 2023 | 2022 | % Change | Foreign Exchange(b) | |||||||||
| United States | $ | 31,555 | $ | 31,828 | (1) | % | N/A | ||||||
| International | 12,752 | 13,497 | (6) | % | (1) | % | |||||||
| Other(a) | 699 | 834 | (16) | % | N/A | ||||||||
| Total | $ | 45,006 | $ | 46,159 | (2) | % | — | % |
(a) Other revenues include royalties and alliance-related revenues for products not sold by our regional commercial organizations.
(b) Foreign exchange impacts were derived by applying the prior period average currency rates to the current period revenues.
United States
•U.S. revenues in 2023 decreased 1% primarily due to lower Revlimid sales driven by the previously disclosed generic erosion and an increase in patients receiving free drug product for Revlimid, and to a lesser extent, Pomalyst, from the Bristol Myers Squibb Patient Assistance Foundation, a separate and independent 501(c)(3) entity to which BMS donates product, partially offset by an increase in demand for our In-Line Products and New Product Portfolio. Average net selling prices remained flat in 2023 compared to 2022.
International
•International revenues in 2023 decreased 6% primarily due to Revlimid and Eliquis generic erosion, lower average net selling prices, and foreign exchange impacts, partially offset by an increase in demand for Opdivo and New Product Portfolio.
No single country outside the U.S. contributed more than 10% of total revenues in 2023 and 2022. Our business is typically not seasonal.
GTN Adjustments
We recognize revenue net of GTN adjustments that are further described in “—Critical Accounting Policies.”
The activities and ending reserve balances for each significant category of GTN adjustments were as follows:
| Dollars in millions | Charge-Backs and Cash Discounts | Medicaid and Medicare Rebates | Other Rebates, Returns, Discounts and Adjustments | Total | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balance at January 1, 2023 | $ | 675 | $ | 3,822 | $ | 2,880 | $ | 7,377 | ||||||
| Provision related to sales made in: | ||||||||||||||
| Current period | 9,155 | 13,400 | 7,480 | 30,035 | ||||||||||
| Prior period | (11) | 11 | (134) | (134) | ||||||||||
| Payments and returns | (9,172) | (12,788) | (7,065) | (29,025) | ||||||||||
| Foreign currency translation and other | (1) | — | 76 | 75 | ||||||||||
| Balance at December 31, 2023 | $ | 646 | $ | 4,445 | $ | 3,237 | $ | 8,328 |
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The reconciliation of gross product sales to net product sales by each significant category of GTN adjustments was as follows:
| Year Ended December 31, | % Change | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dollars in millions | 2023 | 2022 | 2023 vs. 2022 | |||||||||
| Gross product sales | $ | 73,679 | $ | 69,633 | 6 | % | ||||||
| GTN Adjustments | ||||||||||||
| Charge-backs and cash discounts | (9,144) | (7,469) | 22 | % | ||||||||
| Medicaid and Medicare rebates | (13,411) | (11,362) | 18 | % | ||||||||
| Other rebates, returns, discounts and adjustments | (7,346) | (6,131) | 20 | % | ||||||||
| Total GTN Adjustments | (29,901) | (24,962) | 20 | % | ||||||||
| Net product sales | $ | 43,778 | $ | 44,671 | (2) | % | ||||||
| GTN adjustments percentage | 40 | % | 36 | % | 4 | % | ||||||
| U.S. | 46 | % | 41 | % | 5 | % | ||||||
| Non-U.S. | 19 | % | 17 | % | 2 | % |
Reductions to provisions for product sales made in prior periods resulting from changes in estimates were $134 million for 2023 and $229 million for 2022, respectively. The reductions to provisions in 2022 driven by the non-U.S. revisions in clawback amounts driven by the VAT recoverable estimates. GTN adjustments are primarily a function of product sales volume, regional and payer channel mix, contractual or legislative discounts and rebates. U.S. GTN adjustments percentage increased primarily due to higher government channel mix, which has higher GTN adjustment percentages. Non-U.S. GTN adjustments percentage increased primarily due to continued pricing pressures.
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Product Revenues
| Year Ended December 31, | |||||||||
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| Dollars in millions | 2023 | 2022 | % Change | ||||||
| In-Line Products | |||||||||
| Eliquis | 12,206 | $ | 11,789 | 4 | % | ||||
| U.S. | 8,592 | 7,786 | 10 | % | |||||
| Non-U.S. | 3,614 | 4,003 | (10) | % | |||||
| Opdivo | 9,009 | 8,249 | 9 | % | |||||
| U.S. | 5,283 | 4,812 | 10 | % | |||||
| Non-U.S. | 3,726 | 3,437 | 8 | % | |||||
| Orencia | 3,601 | 3,464 | 4 | % | |||||
| U.S. | 2,754 | 2,638 | 4 | % | |||||
| Non-U.S. | 847 | 826 | 3 | % | |||||
| Pomalyst/Imnovid | 3,441 | 3,497 | (2) | % | |||||
| U.S. | 2,357 | 2,438 | (3) | % | |||||
| Non-U.S. | 1,084 | 1,059 | 2 | % | |||||
| Yervoy | 2,238 | 2,131 | 5 | % | |||||
| U.S. | 1,388 | 1,304 | 6 | % | |||||
| Non-U.S. | 850 | 827 | 3 | % | |||||
| Sprycel | 1,930 | 2,165 | (11) | % | |||||
| U.S. | 1,446 | 1,497 | (3) | % | |||||
| Non-U.S. | 484 | 668 | (28) | % | |||||
| Mature and other products | 1,895 | 2,045 | (7) | % | |||||
| U.S. | 772 | 750 | 3 | % | |||||
| Non-U.S. | 1,123 | 1,295 | (13) | % | |||||
| Total In-Line Products | 34,320 | 33,340 | 3 | % | |||||
| U.S. | 22,592 | 21,225 | 6 | % | |||||
| Non-U.S. | 11,728 | 12,115 | (3) | % |
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| Year Ended December 31, | ||||||||
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| Dollars in millions | 2023 | 2022 | % Change | |||||
| New Product Portfolio | ||||||||
| Reblozyl | 1,008 | 717 | 41 | % | ||||
| U.S. | 811 | 591 | 37 | % | ||||
| Non-U.S. | 197 | 126 | 56 | % | ||||
| Opdualag | 627 | 252 | * | |||||
| U.S. | 617 | 252 | * | |||||
| Non-U.S. | 10 | — | N/A | |||||
| Abecma | 472 | 388 | 22 | % | ||||
| U.S. | 358 | 297 | 21 | % | ||||
| Non-U.S. | 114 | 91 | 25 | % | ||||
| Zeposia | 434 | 250 | 74 | % | ||||
| U.S. | 324 | 177 | 83 | % | ||||
| Non-U.S. | 110 | 73 | 51 | % | ||||
| Breyanzi | 364 | 182 | 100 | % | ||||
| U.S. | 303 | 151 | * | |||||
| Non-U.S. | 61 | 31 | 97 | % | ||||
| Camzyos | 231 | 24 | * | |||||
| U.S. | 226 | 24 | * | |||||
| Non-U.S. | 5 | — | N/A | |||||
| Sotyktu | 170 | 8 | * | |||||
| U.S. | 157 | 8 | * | |||||
| Non-U.S. | 13 | — | N/A | |||||
| Onureg | 168 | 124 | 35 | % | ||||
| U.S. | 117 | 95 | 23 | % | ||||
| Non-U.S. | 51 | 29 | 76 | % | ||||
| Inrebic | 110 | 85 | 29 | % | ||||
| U.S. | 74 | 69 | 7 | % | ||||
| Non-U.S. | 36 | 16 | * | |||||
| Augtyro | 1 | — | N/A | |||||
| U.S. | 1 | — | N/A | |||||
| Non-U.S. | — | — | N/A | |||||
| Total New Product Portfolio | 3,585 | 2,030 | 77 | % | ||||
| U.S. | 2,988 | 1,664 | 80 | % | ||||
| Non-U.S. | 597 | 366 | 63 | % | ||||
| Total In-Line Products and New Product Portfolio | 37,905 | 35,370 | 7 | % | ||||
| U.S. | 25,580 | 22,889 | 12 | % | ||||
| Non-U.S. | 12,325 | 12,481 | (1) | % |
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| Year Ended December 31, | ||||||||
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| Dollars in millions | 2023 | 2022 | % Change | |||||
| Recent LOE Products(a) | ||||||||
| Revlimid | 6,097 | 9,978 | (39) | % | ||||
| U.S. | 5,266 | 8,359 | (37) | % | ||||
| Non-U.S. | 831 | 1,619 | (49) | % | ||||
| Abraxane | 1,004 | 811 | 24 | % | ||||
| U.S. | 709 | 580 | 22 | % | ||||
| Non-U.S. | 295 | 231 | 28 | % | ||||
| Total Recent LOE Products | 7,101 | 10,789 | (34) | % | ||||
| U.S. | 5,975 | 8,939 | (33) | % | ||||
| Non-U.S. | 1,126 | 1,850 | (39) | % | ||||
| Total Revenues | 45,006 | 46,159 | (2) | % | ||||
| U.S. | 31,555 | 31,828 | (1) | % | ||||
| Non-U.S. | 13,451 | 14,331 | (6) | % |
* Change in excess of 100%.
(a) Recent LOE Products include products with significant expected decline in revenue from a prior reporting period as a result of a LOE.
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Eliquis (apixaban) — an oral Factor Xa inhibitor indicated for the reduction in risk of stroke/systemic embolism in NVAF and for the treatment of DVT/PE and reduction in risk of recurrence following initial therapy.
•U.S. revenues increased 10% in 2023 primarily due to higher demand.
•International revenues decreased 10% in 2023 primarily due to lower average net selling prices and generic erosion in the UK and Canada. Excluding foreign exchange impacts, revenues decreased by 10%.
•Following the May 2021 expiration of regulatory exclusivity for Eliquis in Europe and the court decision in the UK finding the UK apixaban composition-of-matter patent and related SPC invalid, generic manufacturers have begun marketing generic versions of Eliquis in the UK and in Portugal, and may seek to market generic versions of Eliquis in additional countries in Europe, prior to the expiration of our patents, which has led to additional infringement and invalidity actions involving our Eliquis patents being filed in various countries in Europe. Most recently, in France, Norway and Sweden, courts held in BMS's favor, confirming the validity of the composition of matter patent and related SPCs in those countries. We believe in the innovative science behind Eliquis and the strength of our intellectual property, which we will defend against infringement. Refer to “Item 1. Financial Statements—Note 20. Legal Proceedings and Contingencies—Intellectual Property” for further information.
Opdivo (nivolumab) — a fully human monoclonal antibody that binds to the PD-1 on T and NKT cells. It has been approved for several anti-cancer indications including bladder, blood, CRC, head and neck, RCC, HCC, lung, melanoma, MPM, stomach and esophageal cancer. The Opdivo+Yervoy regimen also is approved in multiple markets for the treatment of NSCLC, melanoma, MPM, RCC, CRC and various gastric and esophageal cancers. There are several ongoing potentially registrational studies for Opdivo across other tumor types and disease areas, in monotherapy and in combination with Yervoy and various anti-cancer agents.
•U.S. revenues increased 10% in 2023 due to higher demand across multiple indications and to a lesser extent higher average net selling prices. The higher demand was related to the following indications: the Opdivo+Yervoy combinations for NSCLC, various gastric, esophageal and bladder cancers.
•International revenues increased 8% in 2023 primarily due to higher demand as a result of core indications and additional indication launches partially offset by foreign exchange impact of 3%. Excluding foreign exchange impacts, revenues increased by 11%.
Orencia (abatacept) — a fusion protein indicated for adult patients with moderate to severe active RA and PsA and is also indicated for reducing signs and symptoms in certain pediatric patients with moderately to severely active polyarticular JIA and for the treatment of aGVHD, in combination with a calcineurin inhibitor and methotrexate.
•U.S. revenues increased 4% in 2023 primarily due to higher demand.
•International revenues increased 3% in 2023 due to higher demand partially offset by foreign exchange impact of 3%. Excluding foreign exchange impacts, revenues increased by 6%.
•BMS is not aware of any Orencia biosimilars on the market in the U.S., EU or Japan. Formulation and additional patents expire in 2026 and beyond.
Pomalyst/Imnovid (pomalidomide) — a proprietary, distinct, small molecule that is administered orally and modulates the immune system and other biologically important targets. Pomalyst/Imnovid is indicated for patients with multiple myeloma who have received at least two prior therapies including lenalidomide and a proteasome inhibitor and have demonstrated disease progression on or within 60 days of completion of the last therapy.
•U.S. revenues decreased 3% in 2023 due to an increase in the number of patients receiving free drug product from the Bristol Myers Squibb Patient Assistance Foundation, a separate and independent 501(c)(3) entity to which BMS donates products, partially offset by higher average net selling prices.
•International revenues increased 2% in 2023 due to higher demand, partially offset by lower average net selling prices and foreign exchange impacts of 1%. Excluding foreign exchange impacts, revenues increased by 3%.
•In the EU, the estimated minimum market exclusivity date is August 2024.
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Yervoy (ipilimumab) — a CTLA4 immune checkpoint inhibitor. Yervoy is a monoclonal antibody for the treatment of patients with unresectable or metastatic melanoma. The Opdivo+Yervoy regimen is approved in multiple markets for the treatment of NSCLC, melanoma, MPM, RCC, CRC and esophageal cancer.
•U.S. revenues increased 6% in 2023 due to higher average net selling prices and demand.
•International revenues increased 3% in 2023 due to higher demand as a result of additional indication launches and core indications, partially offset by lower average net selling prices and foreign exchange impacts of 2%. Excluding foreign exchange impacts, revenues increased by 5%.
Sprycel (dasatinib) — an oral inhibitor of multiple tyrosine kinase indicated for the first-line treatment of patients with Philadelphia chromosome-positive CML in chronic phase and the treatment of adults with chronic, accelerated, or myeloid or lymphoid blast phase CML with resistance or intolerance to prior therapy, including Gleevec* (imatinib mesylate) and the treatment of children and adolescents aged 1 year to 18 years with chronic phase Philadelphia chromosome-positive CML.
•U.S. revenues decreased 3% in 2023 due to lower average net selling prices driven by unfavorable GTN adjustments.
•International revenues decreased 28% in 2023 due to lower demand as a result of generic erosion, lower average net selling price and foreign exchange impact of 3%. Excluding foreign exchange impact, revenues decreased by 25%.
•In the U.S., BMS entered into settlement agreements with certain third parties to sell generic dasatinib products beginning in September 2024, or earlier in certain circumstances. In the EU, generic dasatinib products have entered the market. In Japan, the composition of matter patent has been extended to 2024 for the treatment of non-imatinib-resistant CML, but generics have been approved for other indications.
Mature and other products — includes all other products, including those which have lost exclusivity in major markets, OTC products and royalty revenue and mature products.
•International revenues for mature and other products decreased 13% primarily due to lower demand as a result of continued generic erosion and foreign exchange impacts of 2%. Excluding foreign exchange impacts, revenues decreased by 11%.
Reblozyl (luspatercept-aamt) — an erythroid maturation agent indicated for the treatment of anemia in i) adult patients with transfusion dependent and non-transfusion dependent beta thalassemia who require regular red blood cell transfusions, ii) adult patients with very low- to intermediate-risk MDS who have ring sideroblasts and require red blood cell transfusions, as well as iii) adult patients without previous erythropoiesis stimulating agent use (ESA-naïve) with very low- to intermediate-risk MDS who may require regular red blood cell transfusions, regardless of ring sideroblast status.
•U.S. revenues increased 37% in 2023 primarily due to higher demand.
Opdualag (nivolumab and relatlimab-rmbw) — a combination of nivolumab, a PD-1 blocking antibody, and relatlimab, a LAG-3 blocking antibody, indicated for the treatment of adult and pediatric patients 12 years of age or older with unresectable or metastatic melanoma. Opdualag was launched in March 2022.
Abecma (idecabtagene vicleucel) — is a BCMA genetically modified autologous CAR–T cell therapy indicated for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma after four or more prior lines of therapy, including an immunomodulatory agent, a proteasome inhibitor, and an anti-cyclic ADP ribose hydrolase monoclonal antibody.
•U.S. revenues increased 21% in 2023 primarily due to higher demand enabled by additional manufacturing capacity.
Zeposia (ozanimod) — an oral immunomodulatory drug used to treat relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis, to include clinically isolated syndrome, relapsing-remitting disease, and active secondary progressive disease, in adults and to treat moderately to severely active UC in adults.
•U.S. revenues increased 83% in 2023 primarily due to higher demand.
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Breyanzi (lisocabtagene maraleucel) — a CD19-directed genetically modified autologous CAR-T cell therapy indicated for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory large B-cell lymphoma after one or more lines of systemic therapy, including diffuse large B-cell lymphoma not otherwise specified, high-grade B-cell lymphoma, primary mediastinal large B-cell lymphoma, and FL grade 3B.
•U.S. revenues doubled in sales primarily due to higher demand.
Camzyos (mavacamten) — a cardiac myosin inhibitor indicated for the treatment of adults with symptomatic obstructive HCM to improve functional capacity and symptoms. Camzyos was launched in April 2022.
Sotyktu (deucravacitinib) — an oral, selective, allosteric tyrosine kinase 2 inhibitor indicated for the treatment of adults with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis who are candidates for systemic therapy or phototherapy. Sotyktu was launched in September 2022.
Onureg (azacitidine) — an oral hypomethylating agent that incorporates into DNA and RNA, indicated for continued treatment of adult patients with AML who achieved first complete remission or complete remission with incomplete blood count recovery following intensive induction chemotherapy and are not able to complete intensive curative therapy.
•U.S. revenues increased 23% in 2023 primarily due to higher demand.
Inrebic (fedratinib) — an oral kinase inhibitor indicated for the treatment of adult patients with intermediate-2 or high-risk primary or secondary (post-polycythemia vera or post-essential thrombocythemia) MF.
•U.S. revenues increased 7% in 2023 primarily due to higher demand.
Augtyro (repotrectinib) — a kinase inhibitor indicated for the treatment of adult patients with locally advanced or metastatic ROS1-positive NSCLC. Augtyro was launched in December 2023.
Revlimid (lenalidomide) — an oral immunomodulatory drug that in combination with dexamethasone is indicated for the treatment of patients with multiple myeloma. Revlimid as a single agent is also indicated as a maintenance therapy in patients with multiple myeloma following autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplant. Revlimid has received approvals for several indications in the hematological malignancies including lymphoma and MDS.
•U.S. revenues decreased 37% in 2023 primarily due to generic erosion and an increase in the number of patients receiving free drug product from the Bristol Myers Squibb Patient Assistance Foundation, a separate and independent 501(c)(3) entity to which BMS donates products, and to a lesser extent lower average net selling prices.
•International revenues decreased 49% in 2023 primarily due to generic erosion across several European countries and foreign exchange impacts of 2%. Excluding foreign exchange impacts, revenues decreased by 47%.
•In the U.S., certain third parties have been granted volume-limited licenses to sell generic lenalidomide beginning in March 2022 or thereafter. Pursuant to these licenses, several generics have entered or are expected to enter the U.S. market with volume-limited quantities of generic lenalidomide. In the EU and Japan, generic lenalidomide products have entered the market. Global revenues for Revlimid are expected to decline in the range of approximately $1.5 billion to $2.0 billion in 2024.
Abraxane (paclitaxel albumin-bound particles for injectable suspension) — a solvent-free protein-bound chemotherapy product that combines paclitaxel with albumin using our proprietary Nab® technology platform, and is used to treat breast cancer, NSCLC and pancreatic cancer, among others.
•U.S. revenues increased 22% in 2023 primarily due to higher branded sales resulting from lower authorized generic sales.
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Estimated End-User Demand
Pursuant to the SEC Consent Order described under “—SEC Consent Order”, we monitor inventory levels on hand in the U.S. wholesaler distribution channel and outside of the U.S. in the direct customer distribution channel. We disclose products with levels of inventory in excess of one month on hand or expected demand, subject to certain limited exceptions. There were none as of December 31, 2023, for our U.S. distribution channels, and September 30, 2023, for our non-U.S. distribution channels.
In the U.S., we generally determine our months on hand estimates using inventory levels of product on hand and the amount of out-movement provided by our three largest wholesalers, which account for approximately 85% of total gross sales of U.S. products for the year ended December 31, 2023. Factors that may influence our estimates include generic erosion, seasonality of products, wholesaler purchases in light of increases in wholesaler list prices, new product launches, new warehouse openings by wholesalers and new customer stockings by wholesalers. In addition, these estimates are calculated using third-party data, which may be impacted by their recordkeeping processes.
Camzyos is only available through a restricted program called the Camzyos REMS Program. Product distribution is limited to REMS certified pharmacies, and enrolled pharmacies must only dispense to patients who are authorized to receive Camzyos. Revlimid and Pomalyst are distributed in the U.S. primarily through contracted pharmacies under the Lenalidomide REMS and Pomalyst REMS programs, respectively. These are proprietary risk-management distribution programs tailored specifically to provide for the safe and appropriate distribution and use of Revlimid and Pomalyst. Internationally, Revlimid and Imnovid are distributed under mandatory risk-management distribution programs tailored to meet local authorities’ specifications to provide for the products’ safe and appropriate distribution and use. These programs may vary by country and, depending upon the country and the design of the risk-management program, the product may be sold through hospitals or retail pharmacies.
Our non-U.S. businesses have significantly more direct customers. Information on available direct customer product level inventory and corresponding out-movement information and the reliability of third-party demand information varies widely. We limit our direct customer sales channel inventory reporting to where we can influence demand. When this information does not exist or is otherwise not available, we have developed a variety of methodologies to estimate such data, including using historical sales made to direct customers and third-party market research data related to prescription trends and end-user demand. Given the difficulties inherent in estimating third-party demand information, we evaluate our methodologies to estimate direct customer product level inventory and to calculate months on hand on an ongoing basis and make changes as necessary. Factors that may affect our estimates include generic competition, seasonality of products, price increases, new product launches, new warehouse openings by direct customers, new customer stockings by direct customers and expected direct customer purchases for governmental bidding situations. As such, all of the information required to estimate months on hand in the direct customer distribution channel for non-U.S. business for the year ended December 31, 2023 is not available prior to the filing of this 2023 Form 10-K. We will disclose any product with levels of inventory in excess of one month on hand or expected demand for the current quarter, subject to certain limited exceptions, in our next quarterly report on Form 10-Q.
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Expenses
| Year Ended December 31, | ||||||||||
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| Dollar in Millions | 2023 | 2022 | % Change | |||||||
| Cost of products sold (a) | $ | 10,693 | $ | 10,137 | 5 | % | ||||
| Marketing, selling and administrative | 7,772 | 7,814 | (1) | % | ||||||
| Research and development | 9,299 | 9,509 | (2) | % | ||||||
| Acquired IPRD | 913 | 815 | 12 | % | ||||||
| Amortization of acquired intangible assets | 9,047 | 9,595 | (6) | % | ||||||
| Other (income)/expense, net | (1,158) | 576 | * | |||||||
| Total Expenses | $ | 36,566 | $ | 38,446 | (5) | % |
* Change in excess of 100%.
(a) Excludes amortization of acquired intangible assets.
Cost of products sold
Cost of products sold include material, internal labor and overhead costs from our owned manufacturing sites, third-party product supply costs and other supply chain costs managed by our global manufacturing and supply organization. Cost of products sold also includes royalties and profit sharing, foreign currency hedge settlement gains and losses and impairment charges, as well as proportionate allocations of enterprise-wide costs. The allocations include facilities, information technology, employee stock compensation costs and other appropriate costs. Cost of products sold excludes amortization from acquired intangible assets.
Cost of products sold increased by $556 million or 5% primarily due to higher inventory costs ($388 million), driven by product mix and CAR-T cell therapy costs, higher royalties and profit sharing ($381 million), lower hedging settlement gains ($189 million), partially offset by the elimination of the Puerto Rico excise tax ($210 million) and lower inventory purchase price adjustments ($209 million).
Marketing, selling and administrative
Marketing, selling and administrative expenses primarily include salary and benefit costs, third-party professional and marketing fees, outsourcing fees, shipping and handling costs, advertising and product promotion costs, as well as proportionate allocations of enterprise-wide costs. The allocations include facilities, information technology, employee stock compensation costs and other appropriate costs. Expenses are managed through regional commercialization organizations or global enabling functions such as finance, legal, information technology and human resources. Certain expenses are shared with alliance partners based upon contractual agreements.
Marketing, selling and administrative expenses decreased by $42 million or 1% primarily due to the timing of charitable giving ($215 million) and cash settlement of Turning Point unvested stock awards ($73 million) in 2022, partially offset by higher advertising and promotion costs resulting from additional new product launches ($121 million) and site exit costs ($88 million).
Research and development
Research and development activities include research and early discovery, preclinical and clinical development, drug formulation and medical support of marketed products. Expenses include salary and benefit costs, third-party grants and fees paid to clinical research organizations, supplies, IPRD impairment charges and proportionate allocations of enterprise-wide costs. The allocations include facilities, information technology, employee stock compensation costs and other appropriate costs. Certain expenses are shared with alliance partners based upon contractual agreements.
Research and development expense decreased by $210 million or 2% primarily due to costs related to the unwinding of inventory purchase price adjustments for clinical use ($130 million) and cash settlement of Turning Point unvested stock awards ($80 million) in 2022, partially offset by the purchase of a priority review voucher ($95 million) in 2023.
Acquired IPRD
Acquired IPRD expenses are comprised of upfront payments, contingent milestone payments in connection with asset acquisitions or in-license arrangements of third-party intellectual property rights, as well as any upfront and contingent milestones payable by BMS to alliance partners prior to regulatory approval. Acquired IPRD charges are detailed in the table below.
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| Year Ended December 31, | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dollars in millions | 2023 | 2022 | ||||
| Mavacamten rights buy-out (Note 4) | $ | 445 | $ | — | ||
| Orum upfront payment (Note 4) | 100 | — | ||||
| Mavacamten royalty extinguishment (Note 4) | — | 295 | ||||
| Dragonfly milestone and opt-in license fee | — | 200 | ||||
| Evotec designation and opt-in license fees | 90 | — | ||||
| BridgeBio upfront collaboration fee | — | 90 | ||||
| Prothena opt-in license fee | 55 | |||||
| Zenas upfront license fee | 50 | — | ||||
| Immatics upfront license and opt-in fee (Note 4) | 15 | 150 | ||||
| Other | 158 | 80 | ||||
| Acquired IPRD | $ | 913 | $ | 815 |
Refer to “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data—Note 3. Alliances” and “—Note 4. Acquisitions, Divestitures, Licensing and Other Arrangements” for additional information.
Amortization of Acquired Intangible Assets
Amortization of acquired intangible assets decreased by $548 million or 6% primarily due to Abraxane marketed product right being fully amortized in the fourth quarter of 2022.
Other (income)/expense, net
Other (income)/expense, net changed by $1.7 billion primarily due to litigation and other settlements, equity investments and other items discussed below.
| Year Ended December 31, | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dollars in millions | 2023 | 2022 | ||||
| Interest expense | $ | 1,166 | $ | 1,232 | ||
| Royalty and licensing income | (1,488) | (1,283) | ||||
| Royalty income - divestitures | (862) | (832) | ||||
| Equity investment losses/(income), net | 160 | 801 | ||||
| Integration expenses | 242 | 440 | ||||
| Loss on debt redemption | — | 266 | ||||
| Divestiture gains | — | (211) | ||||
| Litigation and other settlements | (390) | 178 | ||||
| Investment income | (449) | (171) | ||||
| Provision for restructuring | 365 | 75 | ||||
| Contingent consideration | (8) | (9) | ||||
| Other | 106 | 90 | ||||
| Other (income)/expense, net | $ | (1,158) | $ | 576 |
•Interest expense decreased in 2023 due to additional debt maturities. Refer to “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data—Note 10. Financing Arrangements” for further information.
•Royalties increased in 2023 primarily due to higher Keytruda* royalties. Refer to “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data—Note 4. Acquisitions, Divestitures, Licensing and Other Arrangements” for further information.
•Equity investments generated lower losses in 2023 compared to 2022 due to fair value adjustments for investments that have readily determinable fair value. Refer to “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data—Note 9. Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements” for more information.
•Integration expenses decreased in 2023 due to lower consulting fees to implement Celgene integration initiatives related to processes and systems.
•Loss on debt redemption resulted from the early redemption of long-term debt of $6.0 billion in 2022.
•Divestiture gains resulted from certain mature product rights divested in 2022.
•Investment income increased in 2023 primarily due to higher interest rates.
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•Litigation and other settlements in 2023 include $384 million of income related to the AZ settlement and $400 million of income related to the Nimbus' TYK2 program change of control provision, partially offset by $322 million expense recorded in connection with the BeiGene settlement. Litigation and other settlements in 2022 include amounts related to commercial disputes regarding licensing and supply obligation matters, intellectual property and promotional practice matters. Refer to "Item 8. Financial Statements—Note 5. Other (Income)/Expense, Net."
•Provision for restructuring includes exit and other costs primarily related to certain restructuring activities including a new plan in 2023 discussed further in “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data—Note 6. Restructuring.”
Income Taxes
| Year Ended December 31, | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dollars in millions | 2023 | 2022 | ||||
| Earnings Before Income Taxes | $ | 8,440 | $ | 7,713 | ||
| Provision for Income Taxes | 400 | 1,368 | ||||
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.7 | % | 17.7 | % | ||
| Impact of Specified Items | 10.0 | % | (2.4) | % | ||
| Effective Tax Rate Excluding Specified Items | 14.7 | % | 15.3 | % |
The effective tax rate decreased from 17.7% to 4.7% primarily due to the impact of specified items summarized in the following “—Non-GAAP Financial Measures” section. The most significant impacts included (i) a $656 million deferred income tax benefit following the receipt of a non-U.S. tax ruling regarding the deductibility of a statutory impairment of subsidiary investments in 2023, (ii) $123 million higher tax benefits attributed to foreign currency on net operating loss and other carryforwards in 2023, (iii) a $193 million valuation allowance reversal related to unrealized equity investment losses in 2023, (iv) a $72 million tax benefit resulting from a revaluation of the basis of intangible and other assets internally transferred to streamline our legal entity structure after the Celgene acquisition in 2022, and (v) a $225 million tax reserve release related to the 2009 Mead Johnson split-off transaction in 2022.
Excluding the impact of specified items, the effective tax rate decreased from 15.3% to 14.7% primarily due to (i) revised guidance regarding deductibility of certain research and development expenses which reduced income taxes attributable to 2023 pre-tax income by approximately $160 million and was the primary reason for a $240 million reduction to previously estimated income taxes for 2022 upon finalization of the U.S. Federal income tax return, (ii) a favorable jurisdictional earnings mix which was partially offset by (iii) a $144 million impact of changes in the Puerto Rico tax decree that eliminated a previously creditable excise tax and (iv) $208 million of lower income tax reserve reversals. Income tax reserve reversals included $89 million related to the Celgene’s 2009-2011 IRS audits in 2023 and $297 million for tax positions that were effectively settled for the BMS 2008 to 2012 tax years (excluding Mead Johnson related amounts that were specified) and the lapse of statute of limitations for the Celgene 2012 to 2016 tax years in 2022. Refer to “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data—Note 7. Income Taxes” for additional information.
In December 2022, the EU member states voted unanimously to adopt a Directive implementing the Pillar Two (global minimum tax) rules giving member states until December 31, 2023 to implement the Directive into national legislation. Certain jurisdictions in which we operate, under the OECD/G20 Inclusive Framework, have enacted legislation that adopts a subset of such rules effective January 1, 2024, with the remaining rules becoming effective January 1, 2025. These rules and associated legislative changes may significantly impact our tax provision and results of operations. The implementation of Pillar Two is currently expected to increase our effective tax rate excluding specified items by approximately 1% in 2024.
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Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Our non-GAAP financial measures, such as non-GAAP earnings and related EPS information, are adjusted to exclude certain costs, expenses, gains and losses and other specified items that are evaluated on an individual basis. These items are adjusted after considering their quantitative and qualitative aspects and typically have one or more of the following characteristics, such as being highly variable, difficult to project, unusual in nature, significant to the results of a particular period or not indicative of past or future operating results. These items are excluded from non-GAAP earnings and related EPS information because the Company believes they neither relate to the ordinary course of the Company's business nor reflect the Company's underlying business performance. Similar charges or gains were recognized in prior periods and will likely reoccur in future periods, including (i) amortization of acquired intangible assets, including product rights that generate a significant portion of our ongoing revenue and will recur until the intangible assets are fully amortized, (ii) unwind of inventory purchase price adjustments, (iii) acquisition and integration expenses, (iv) restructuring costs, (v) accelerated depreciation and impairment of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets, (vi) costs of acquiring a priority review voucher, (vii) divestiture gains or losses, (viii) stock compensation resulting from acquisition-related equity awards, (ix) pension, legal and other contractual settlement charges, (x) equity investment and contingent value rights fair value adjustments (including fair value adjustments attributed to limited partnership equity method investments), (xi) income resulting from the change in control of the Nimbus Therapeutics TYK2 Program and (xii) amortization of fair value adjustments of debt acquired from Celgene in our 2019 exchange offer, among other items. Deferred and current income taxes attributed to these items are also adjusted for considering their individual impact to the overall tax expense, deductibility and jurisdictional tax rates. Certain other significant tax items are also excluded such as the impact resulting from a non-U.S. tax ruling regarding the deductibility of a statutory impairment of subsidiary investments, release of income tax reserves related to the Mead Johnson split-off transaction and internal transfers of intangible and other assets to streamline our legal entity structure subsequent to the Celgene acquisition. We also provide international revenues for our priority products excluding the impact of foreign exchange. We calculate foreign exchange impacts by converting our current-period local currency financial results using the prior period average currency rates and comparing these adjusted amounts to our current-period results. Reconciliations of these non-GAAP measures to the most comparable GAAP measures are included in Exhibit 99.1 to our Form 8-K filed on February 2, 2024 and are incorporated herein by reference.
Non-GAAP information is intended to portray the results of our baseline performance, supplement or enhance management, analysts and investors’ overall understanding of our underlying financial performance and facilitate comparisons among current, past and future periods. This information is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the related financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP and may not be the same as or comparable to similarly titled measures presented by other companies due to possible differences in method and in the items being adjusted. We encourage investors to review our financial statements and publicly-filed reports in their entirety and not to rely on any single financial measure.
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Specified items were as follows:
| Year Ended December 31, | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dollars in millions | 2023 | 2022 | ||||
| Inventory purchase price accounting adjustments | $ | 84 | $ | 293 | ||
| Intangible asset impairment | 27 | — | ||||
| Site exit and other costs | 64 | 63 | ||||
| Cost of products sold | 175 | 356 | ||||
| Employee compensation charges | — | 73 | ||||
| Site exit and other costs | 94 | 6 | ||||
| Marketing, selling and administrative | 94 | 79 | ||||
| IPRD impairments | 80 | 98 | ||||
| Priority review voucher | 95 | — | ||||
| Inventory purchase price accounting adjustments | — | 130 | ||||
| Employee compensation charges | — | 80 | ||||
| Site exit and other costs | 12 | — | ||||
| Research and development | 187 | 308 | ||||
| Amortization of acquired intangible assets | 9,047 | 9,595 | ||||
| Interest expense(a) | (52) | (83) | ||||
| Equity investment losses/(gains), net | 152 | 799 | ||||
| Integration expenses | 242 | 440 | ||||
| Loss on debt redemption | — | 266 | ||||
| Divestiture gains | — | (211) | ||||
| Litigation and other settlements | (397) | 140 | ||||
| Provision for restructuring | 365 | 75 | ||||
| Other | 55 | 71 | ||||
| Other (income)/expense, net | 365 | 1,497 | ||||
| Increase to pretax income | 9,868 | 11,835 | ||||
| Income taxes on items above | (1,639) | (1,332) | ||||
| Income taxes attributed to internal transfer of intangible and other assets | — | (72) | ||||
| Income tax reserve release attributed to Mead Johnson | — | (225) | ||||
| Income taxes attributed to non-U.S. tax ruling | (656) | — | ||||
| Income taxes | (2,295) | (1,629) | ||||
| Increase to net earnings | $ | 7,573 | $ | 10,206 |
(a) Includes amortization of purchase price adjustments to Celgene debt.
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The reconciliations from GAAP to Non-GAAP were as follows:
| Year Ended December 31, | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dollars in millions, except per share data | 2023 | 2022 | ||||
| Net earnings attributable to BMS | ||||||
| GAAP | $ | 8,025 | $ | 6,327 | ||
| Specified Items | 7,573 | 10,206 | ||||
| Non-GAAP | $ | 15,598 | $ | 16,533 | ||
| Weighted-average common shares outstanding – diluted | 2,078 | 2,146 | ||||
| Diluted earnings per share attributable to BMS | ||||||
| GAAP | $ | 3.86 | $ | 2.95 | ||
| Specified items | 3.65 | 4.75 | ||||
| Non-GAAP | $ | 7.51 | $ | 7.70 |
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Financial Position, Liquidity and Capital Resources
Our net debt position was as follows:
| December 31, | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dollars in millions | 2023 | 2022 | ||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 11,464 | $ | 9,123 | ||
| Marketable debt securities – current | 816 | 130 | ||||
| Marketable debt securities – non-current | 364 | — | ||||
| Total cash, cash equivalents and marketable debt securities | 12,644 | 9,253 | ||||
| Short-term debt obligations | (3,119) | (4,264) | ||||
| Long-term debt | (36,653) | (35,056) | ||||
| Net debt position | $ | (27,128) | $ | (30,067) |
Liquidity and Capital Resources
We regularly assess our anticipated working capital needs, debt and leverage ratio levels, debt maturities, capital expenditure requirements, dividend payouts, potential share repurchases and future investments or acquisitions in order to maximize shareholder return, efficiently finance our ongoing operations and maintain flexibility for future strategic transactions. We also regularly evaluate our capital structure to ensure financial risks, adequate liquidity access and lower cost of capital are efficiently managed, which may lead to the issuance of additional debt securities, the repurchase of debt securities prior to maturity or the issuance or repurchase of common stock.
We believe that our existing cash, cash equivalents and marketable debt securities together with cash generated from operations in the next few years, and, if required, from the issuance of commercial paper, will be sufficient to satisfy our anticipated cash needs for at least the next few years, including dividends, capital expenditures, milestone payments, working capital, income taxes, restructuring initiatives, repurchase of common stock, and debt maturities of approximately $10.3 billion through 2028, as well as any debt repurchases through redemptions or tender offers. As of December 31, 2023, our net debt position decreased by $2.9 billion primarily driven by $13.9 billion of cash provided by operations partially offset by $9.9 billion of dividend payments and common stock repurchases and $1.2 billion of capital expenditures.
In February 2024, we entered into a $10.0 billion 364-day senior unsecured delayed draw term loan facility to provide bridge financing for the planned acquisitions of Karuna and RayzeBio. This facility would be drawn only if these acquisitions close prior to our planned issuance of debt securities and, if drawn, would be repaid following the issuance of such securities. No amounts were outstanding as of February 13, 2024. For more information on planned acquisitions, refer to “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data — Note 4. Acquisitions, Divestitures, Licensing and Other Arrangements”.
In 2023, we issued an aggregate principal amount of $4.5 billion of debt. We used the net proceeds for the acquisition of Mirati in January 2024 and general corporate purposes. In addition, $3.9 billion of debt matured and was repaid. Refer to “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data —Note 10. Financing Arrangements” for further information.
We have a share repurchase program, authorized by our Board of Directors, allowing for repurchases of BMS common stock shares, effected in the open market or through privately negotiated transactions in compliance with Rule 10b-18 under the Exchange Act, including through Rule 10b5-1 trading plans. The share repurchase program does not obligate us to repurchase any specific number of shares nor does it have a specific expiration date and may be suspended or discontinued at any time. In 2023, we repurchased approximately 87 million shares of our common stock for $5.2 billion, including approximately 70 million shares for $4.0 billion through our ASR agreements. In December 2023, the Board of Directors approved an increase of $3.0 billion to the share repurchase authorization for BMS's common stock. The remaining share repurchase capacity under the BMS share repurchase program was $5.0 billion as of December 31, 2023. Refer to “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data—Note 17. Equity” for additional information.
Dividend payments were $4.7 billion in 2023 and $4.6 billion in 2022. Dividend paid per common share was $0.57 during each quarter of 2023. Dividends are authorized on a quarterly basis by our Board of Directors.
Under our commercial paper program, we may issue a maximum of $7.0 billion unsecured notes that have maturities of not more than 365 days from the date of issuance. There were no commercial paper borrowings outstanding as of December 31, 2023.
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As of December 31, 2023, we had a five-year $5.0 billion revolving credit facility expiring in January 2028, which is extendable annually by one year with the consent of the lenders. In January 2024, we extended the credit facility to January 2029. Additionally, in February 2024, we entered into a $2.0 billion 364-day revolving credit facility. The facilities provide for customary terms and conditions with no financial covenants and may be used to provide backup liquidity for our commercial paper borrowings. No borrowings were outstanding under any revolving credit facility as of December 31, 2023 or 2022.
Our investment portfolio includes marketable debt securities, which are subject to changes in fair value as a result of interest rate fluctuations and other market factors. Our investment policy establishes limits on the amount and time to maturity of investments with any institution. The policy also requires that investments are only entered into with corporate and financial institutions that meet high credit quality standards. Refer to “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data—Note 10. Financing Arrangements” for further information.
Capital Expenditures
Annual capital expenditures were approximately $1.1 billion in 2023 and 2022, $970 million in 2021 and are expected to be approximately $1.4 billion in 2024 and 2025. We continue to make capital expenditures in connection with the expansion of our cell therapy and other manufacturing capabilities, research and development and other facility-related activities.
Contractual Obligations and Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
In the normal course of business, we enter into contracts and commitments that obligate us to make payments in the future. Information regarding our obligations relating to debt, income taxes and lease arrangements are provided in “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data—Note 1. Accounting Policies and Recently Issued Accounting Standards”, “—Note 10. Financing Arrangements”, “—Note 7. Income Taxes” and “—Note 14. Leases”, respectively.
We are committed to an aggregate $20.0 billion of potential contingent future research and development milestone payments to third parties for in-licensing, asset acquisitions and development programs including early-stage milestones of $6.5 billion (milestones achieved through Phase III clinical studies) and late-stage milestones of $13.5 billion (milestones achieved post Phase III clinical studies). Payments generally are due and payable only upon achievement of certain developmental and regulatory milestones for which the specific timing cannot be predicted. Certain agreements also provide for sales-based milestones aggregating to $14.6 billion that we would be obligated to pay upon achievement of certain sales levels in addition to royalties. We also have certain manufacturing, development and commercialization obligations in connection with alliance arrangements. It is not practicable to estimate the amount of these obligations. Refer to “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data—Note 3. Alliances” and "—Note 4. Acquisitions, Divestitures, Licensing and Other Arrangements" for further information.
We do not have any off-balance sheet arrangements that are material or reasonably likely to become material to our financial condition or results of operations.
Credit Ratings
In December 2023, following our announcements to acquire Karuna and RayzeBio, Standard & Poor's downgraded BMS's long-term credit rating to A from A+ (with a stable long-term credit outlook). There were no changes to our short-term Standard & Poor credit rating (A1). The downgrade to long-term credit ratings reflects Standard & Poor's anticipation of a higher debt leverage following the announced acquisitions, partially offset by improvements in business strengths. In February 2024, Moody's confirmed BMS's long-term (A2) and short-term (Prime-1) ratings (with a negative long-term credit outlook).
Collectively, the current long-term credit ratings reflect the agencies’ opinion that we have a low default risk but are somewhat susceptible to adverse effects of changes in circumstances and economic conditions. The short-term credit ratings reflect the agencies’ opinion that we have good to extremely strong capacity for timely repayment. Any credit rating downgrade may affect the interest rate of any debt we may incur, the fair market value of existing debt and our ability to access the capital markets generally.
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Cash Flows
The following is a discussion of cash flow activities:
| Year Ended December 31, | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dollars in millions | 2023 | 2022 | ||||
| Cash flow provided by/(used in): | ||||||
| Operating activities | $ | 13,860 | $ | 13,066 | ||
| Investing activities | (2,295) | (1,062) | ||||
| Financing activities | (9,416) | (16,962) |
Operating Activities
Cash flow from operating activities represents the cash receipts and disbursements from all of our activities other than investing and financing activities. Operating cash flow is derived by adjusting net earnings for noncontrolling interest, non-cash operating items, gains and losses attributed to investing and financing activities and changes in operating assets and liabilities resulting from timing differences between the receipts and payments of cash and when the transactions are recognized in our results of operations. As a result, changes in cash from operating activities reflect the timing of cash collections from customers and alliance partners; payments to suppliers, alliance partners and employees; customer discounts and rebates; and tax payments in the ordinary course of business.
The $794 million increase in cash flow provided by operating activities compared to 2022 resulted from $1.1 billion of lower U.S. income tax payments, primarily due to revised guidance regarding deductibility of certain research and development expenses, and $900 million of higher non-customer collections, primarily due to royalties, interest, litigation and other settlements. These impacts were partially offset by $900 million of lower net customer collections (net of rebates and discounts) and $300 million of higher payments, primarily due to additional inventory requirements.
Investing Activities
Cash requirements from investing activities include cash used for acquisitions, manufacturing and facility-related capital expenditures and purchases of marketable securities with original maturities greater than 90 days at the time of purchase, proceeds from business divestitures (including royalties), the sale and maturity of marketable securities, sale of equity investments, as well as upfront and contingent milestones payments from licensing arrangements.
The $1.2 billion increase in cash flow used in investing activities compared to 2022 resulted from $3.9 billion of changes in the amount of marketable debt securities held and $396 million of lower divestiture proceeds, partially offset by the acquisition of Turning Point ($3.2 billion net of cash acquired) in 2022.
Financing Activities
Cash requirements from financing activities include cash used to pay dividends, repurchase common stock and repay long-term debt and other borrowings, as well as proceeds from the exercise of stock options and issuance of long-term debt and other borrowings.
The $7.5 billion decrease in cash used in financing activities compared to 2022 resulted from $5.8 billion of changes in net debt position, primarily due to the $4.5 billion issuance of debt in connection with the acquisition of Mirati and lower debt maturities of $871 million, and $2.8 billion of lower share repurchases, partially offset by $957 million of lower proceeds from stock option exercises.
Recently Issued Accounting Standards
For recently issued accounting standards, refer to “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data—Note 1. Accounting Policies and Recently Issued Accounting Standards.”
SEC Consent Order
As previously disclosed, on August 4, 2004, we entered into a final settlement with the SEC, concluding an investigation concerning certain wholesaler inventory and accounting matters. The settlement was reached through a Consent, a copy of which was attached as Exhibit 10 to our quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2004.
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Under the terms of the Consent, we agreed, subject to certain defined exceptions, to limit sales of all products sold to our direct customers (including wholesalers, distributors, hospitals, retail outlets, pharmacies and government purchasers) based on expected demand or on amounts that do not exceed approximately one month of inventory on hand, without making a timely public disclosure of any change in practice. We also agreed in the Consent to certain measures that we have implemented including: (a) establishing a formal review and certification process of our annual and quarterly reports filed with the SEC; (b) establishing a business risk and disclosure group; (c) retaining an outside consultant to comprehensively study and help re-engineer our accounting and financial reporting processes; (d) publicly disclosing any sales incentives offered to direct customers for the purpose of inducing them to purchase products in excess of expected demand; and (e) ensuring that our budget process gives appropriate weight to inputs that come from the bottom to the top, and not just from the top to the bottom, and adequately documenting that process.
We have established a company-wide policy concerning our sales to direct customers for the purpose of complying with the Consent, which includes the adoption of various procedures to monitor and limit sales to direct customers in accordance with the terms of the Consent. These procedures include a governance process to escalate to appropriate management levels potential questions or concerns regarding compliance with the policy and timely resolution of such questions or concerns. In addition, compliance with the policy is monitored on a regular basis.
We maintain DSAs with our U.S. pharmaceutical wholesalers, which account for nearly 100% of our gross U.S. revenues. Under the current terms of the DSAs, our wholesaler customers provide us with weekly information with respect to months on hand product-level inventories and the amount of out-movement of products. The three largest wholesalers currently account for approximately 85% of our gross U.S. revenues. The inventory information received from our wholesalers, together with our internal information, is used to estimate months on hand product level inventories at these wholesalers. We estimate months on hand product inventory levels for our U.S. business’s wholesaler customers other than the three largest wholesalers by extrapolating from the months on hand calculated for the three largest wholesalers. In contrast, our non-U.S. business has significantly more direct customers, limited information on direct customer product level inventory and corresponding out-movement information and the reliability of third-party demand information, where available, varies widely. Accordingly, we rely on a variety of methods to estimate months on hand product level inventories for these business units.
We believe the above-described procedures provide a reasonable basis to ensure compliance with the Consent.
Critical Accounting Policies
The preparation of financial statements requires the use of estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses. Our critical accounting policies are those that significantly affect our financial condition and results of operations and require the most difficult, subjective or complex judgments, often because of the need to make estimates about the effect of matters that are inherently uncertain. Because of this uncertainty, actual results may vary from these estimates.
Revenue Recognition
Our accounting policy for revenue recognition has a substantial impact on reported results and relies on certain estimates. Revenue is recognized following a five-step model: (i) identify the customer contract; (ii) identify the contract’s performance obligation; (iii) determine the transaction price; (iv) allocate the transaction price to the performance obligation; and (v) recognize revenue when or as a performance obligation is satisfied. Revenue is also reduced for GTN sales adjustments discussed below, all of which involve significant estimates and judgment after considering legal interpretations of applicable laws and regulations, historical experience, payer channel mix (e.g. Medicare or Medicaid), current contract prices under applicable programs, unbilled claims and processing time lags and inventory levels in the distribution channel. Estimates are assessed each period and adjusted as required to revise information or actual experience.
The following categories of GTN adjustments involve significant estimates, judgments and information obtained from external sources. Refer to “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data—Note 2. Revenue” for further discussion and analysis of each significant category of GTN sales adjustments.
Charge-backs and cash discounts
Our U.S. business participates in programs with government entities, the most significant of which are the U.S. Department of Defense and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, and other parties, including covered entities under the 340B program, whereby pricing on products is extended below wholesaler list price to participating entities. These entities purchase products through wholesalers at the lower program price and the wholesalers then charge us the difference between their acquisition cost and the lower program price. Accounts receivable is reduced for the estimated amount of unprocessed charge-back claims attributable to a sale (typically within a two to four week time lag).
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In the U.S. and certain other countries, customers are offered cash discounts as an incentive for prompt payment, generally approximating 2% of the invoiced sales price. Accounts receivable is reduced for the estimated amount of cash discount at the time of sale and the discount is typically taken by the customer within one month.
Medicaid and Medicare rebates
Our U.S. business participates in state government Medicaid programs and other qualifying Federal and state government programs requiring discounts and rebates to participating state and local government entities. All discounts and rebates provided through these programs are included in our Medicaid rebate accrual. Medicaid rebates have also been extended to drugs used in managed Medicaid plans. The estimated amount of unpaid or unbilled rebates is presented as a liability.
Rebates and discounts are offered to managed healthcare organizations in the U.S. managing prescription drug programs and Medicare Advantage prescription drug plans covering the Medicare Part D drug benefit. We also pay a 70% point of service discount to the CMS when the Medicare Part D beneficiaries are in the coverage gap. The estimated amount of unpaid or unbilled rebates and discounts is presented as a liability.
Other rebates, returns, discounts and adjustments
Other GTN sales adjustments include sales returns and all other programs based on applicable laws and regulations for individual non-U.S. countries as well as rebates offered to managed healthcare organizations in the U.S. to a lesser extent. The non-U.S. programs include several different pricing schemes such as cost caps, volume discounts, outcome-based pricing schemes and pricing claw-backs that are based on sales of individual companies or an aggregation of all companies participating in a specific market. The estimated amount of unpaid or unbilled rebates and discounts is presented as a liability.
Estimated returns for established products are determined after considering historical experience and other factors including levels of inventory in the distribution channel, estimated shelf life, product recalls, product discontinuances, price changes of competitive products, introductions of generic products, introductions of competitive new products and lower demand following the loss of market exclusivity. Estimated returns for new products are determined after considering historical sales return experience of similar products, such as those within the same product line, similar therapeutic area and/or similar distribution model and estimated levels of inventory in the distribution channel and projected demand. The estimated amount for product returns is presented as a liability.
Use of information from external sources
Information from external sources is used to estimate GTN adjustments. Our estimate of inventory at the wholesalers is based on the projected prescription demand-based sales for our products and historical inventory experience, as well as our analysis of third-party information, including written and oral information obtained from certain wholesalers with respect to their inventory levels and sell-through to customers and third-party market research data, and our internal information. The inventory information received from wholesalers is a product of their recordkeeping process and excludes inventory held by intermediaries to whom they sell, such as retailers and hospitals.
We have also continued the practice of combining retail and mail prescription volume on a retail-equivalent basis. We use this methodology for internal demand forecasts. We also use information from external sources to identify prescription trends, patient demand and average selling prices. Our estimates are subject to inherent limitations of estimates that rely on third-party information, as certain third-party information was itself in the form of estimates, and reflect other limitations including lags between the date as of which third-party information is generated and the date on which we receive third-party information.
Acquisition and Intangible Assets Valuations
We make certain judgments to determine whether transactions should be accounted for as acquisitions of assets or as business combinations. If it is determined that substantially all of the fair value of gross assets acquired in a transaction is concentrated in a single asset (or a group of similar assets), the transaction is treated as an acquisition of assets. We evaluate the inputs, processes, and outputs associated with the acquired set of activities and assets. If the assets in a transaction include an input and a substantive process that together significantly contribute to the ability to create outputs, the transaction is treated as an acquisition of a business.
We account for business combinations using the acquisition method of accounting, which requires that assets acquired and liabilities assumed generally be recorded at their fair values as of the acquisition date. Excess of consideration over the fair value of net assets acquired is recorded as goodwill. Estimating fair value requires us to make significant judgments and assumptions.
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In transactions accounted for as acquisitions of assets, no goodwill is recorded and contingent consideration, such as payments upon achievement of various developmental, regulatory and commercial milestones, generally is not recognized at the acquisition date. In an asset acquisition, upfront payments allocated to IPRD projects at the acquisition date are expensed unless there is an alternative future use. In addition, product development milestones are expensed upon achievement.
We have identifiable intangible assets that are measured at their respective fair values as of the acquisition date. Generally, we engage an independent third-party valuation firm to assist in determining the fair values of these assets as of the acquisition date. The fair value of these assets is estimated using discounted cash flow models. These models required the use of the following significant estimates and assumptions among others:
•Identification of product candidates with sufficient substance requiring separate recognition;
•Estimates of revenues and operating profits related to commercial products or product candidates;
•Eligible patients, pricing and market share used in estimating future revenues;
•Probability of success for unapproved product candidates and additional indications for commercial products;
•Resources required to complete the development and approval of product candidates;
•Timing of regulatory approvals and exclusivity;
•Appropriate discount rate by products;
•Market participant income tax rates; and
•Allocation of expected synergies to products.
We believe the fair value used to record intangible assets acquired are based upon reasonable estimates and assumptions considering the facts and circumstances as of the acquisition date.
Impairment and Amortization of Long-lived Assets, including Intangible Assets
Long-lived assets include intangible assets and property, plant and equipment and are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the assets may not be recoverable or at least annually for IPRD. Intangible assets are highly vulnerable to impairment charges, particularly newly acquired assets for recently launched products or IPRD. These assets are initially measured at fair value and therefore any reduction in expectations used in the valuations could potentially lead to impairment. Some of the more common potential risks leading to impairment include changes in competitive landscape, earlier than expected loss of market exclusivity, pricing reductions, adverse regulatory changes or clinical study results, delay or failure to obtain regulatory approval for initial or follow on indications and unanticipated development costs, inability to achieve expected synergies resulting from cost savings and avoidance, higher operating costs, changes in tax laws and other macro-economic changes. The complexity in estimating the fair value of intangible assets in connection with an impairment test is similar to the initial valuation. If the carrying value of long-lived assets exceeds its fair value, then the asset is written-down to its fair value. Expectations of future cash flows are subject to change based upon the near and long-term production volumes and margins generated by the asset as well as any potential alternative future use. The estimated useful lives of long-lived assets is subjective and requires significant judgment regarding patent lives, future plans and external market factors. Long-lived assets are also periodically reviewed for changes in facts or circumstances resulting in a reduction to the estimated useful life of the asset, requiring the acceleration of depreciation or amortization. Impairment charges included in Cost of products sold and Research and development expense were $136 million in 2023, $101 million in 2022 and $1.2 billion in 2021. Refer to “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data—Note 15. Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets” for further discussion and analysis of these impairment charges.
Income Taxes
Valuation allowances are recognized to reduce deferred tax assets when it is more likely than not that a tax benefit will not be realized. The assessment of whether or not a valuation allowance is required often requires significant judgment including long-range forecasts of future taxable income and evaluation of tax planning initiatives. Adjustments to the deferred tax valuation allowances are made to earnings in the period when such assessments are made. Our deferred tax assets were $7.3 billion at December 31, 2023 (net of valuation allowance of $764 million) and $4.1 billion at December 31, 2022 (net of valuation allowance of $873 million).
The U.S. federal net operating loss carryforwards were $420 million at December 31, 2023. These carryforwards were acquired as a result of certain acquisitions and are subject to limitations under Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code. The net operating loss carryforwards expire in varying amounts beginning in 2024. The foreign and state net operating loss carryforwards expire in varying amounts beginning in 2024 (certain amounts have unlimited lives).
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Liabilities are established for possible assessments by tax authorities resulting from known tax exposures including, but not limited to, transfer pricing matters, tax credits and deductibility of certain expenses. Such liabilities represent a reasonable provision for taxes ultimately expected to be paid and may need to be adjusted over time as more information becomes known.
For discussions on income taxes, refer to “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data—Note 1. Accounting Policies and Recently Issued Accounting Standards—Income Taxes” and “—Note 7. Income Taxes.”
Contingencies
In the normal course of business, we are subject to contingencies, such as legal proceedings and claims arising out of our business, that cover a wide range of matters, including, among others, government investigations, shareholder lawsuits, product and environmental liability, contractual claims and tax matters. We recognize accruals for such contingencies when it is probable that a liability will be incurred and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated. These estimates are subject to uncertainties that are difficult to predict and, as such, actual results could vary from these estimates.
For discussions on contingencies, refer to “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data—Note 1. Accounting Policies and Recently Issued Accounting Standards—Contingencies,” “—Note 7. Income Taxes” and “—Note 20. Legal Proceedings and Contingencies.”
Product and Pipeline Developments
Our R&D programs are managed on a portfolio basis from early discovery through late-stage development and include a balance of early-stage and late-stage programs to support future growth. Our late stage R&D programs in Phase III development include both investigational compounds for initial indications and additional indications or formulations for marketed products. Spending on these programs represents approximately 46% of our annual R&D expenses in the last three years. Opdivo was the only investigational compound or marketed product that represented approximately 10% of our R&D expenses in the last three years. Our late-stage development programs could potentially have an impact on our revenue and earnings within the next few years if regulatory approvals are obtained and products are successfully commercialized. The following are the late-stage new indication developments in our marketed products, as well as developments in our late-stage pipeline through February 2, 2024:
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| Opdivo | Bladder | December 2023 | Ono, our alliance partner for Opdivo in Japan, announced that it has submitted a supplemental application of Opdivo Intravenous Infusion, a human anti-human PD-1 monoclonal antibody in Japan, to expand its use for the treatment of unresectable urothelial carcinoma, for a partial change in approved items of the manufacturing and marketing approval. The application is based on the results from the sub-study of the Phase III CheckMate -901 trial. |
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| December 2023 | Announced that the FDA accepted the sBLA for Opdivo in combination with cisplatin-based chemotherapy as a first-line treatment for adult patients with unresectable or metastatic urothelial carcinoma. The application is based on results from the Phase III CheckMate -901 trial. The FDA granted the application Priority Review status and assigned a PDUFA goal date of April 5, 2024. | ||
| October 2023 | Announced that the EMA validated its type II variation application of Opdivo in combination with cisplatin-based chemotherapy as a first-line treatment for adult patients with unresectable or metastatic urothelial carcinoma. The application is based on results from the Phase III CheckMate -901 trial. Application validation confirms the submission is complete and begins the EMA's centralized review procedure. | ||
| Melanoma | October 2023 | Announced FDA approval of Opdivo for the adjuvant treatment of adult and pediatric patients 12 years and older with completely resected stage IIB or IIC melanoma. The approval is based on the Phase III CheckMate -76K trial. | |
| August 2023 | Announced EC approval of Opdivo as a monotherapy for the adjuvant treatment of adults and adolescents 12 years of age and older with stage IIB or IIC melanoma who have undergone complete resection. The approval is based on results from the Phase III CheckMate -76K trial. | ||
| Malignant Mesothelioma | November 2023 | Ono, our alliance partner for Opdivo in Japan, announced that they have received supplemental approval of Opdivo Intravenous Infusion, a human anti-human PD-1 monoclonal antibody in Japan, for expanded use for the treatment of malignant mesothelioma (excluding malignant pleural mesothelioma), for a partial change in approved items of the manufacturing and marketing approval. The supplemental approval is based on results from the investigator-initiated clinical Phase II VIOLA trial. |
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| Opdivo | NSCLC | October 2023 | Announced follow-up results from the Phase III CheckMate -816 trial, demonstrating sustained event-free survival and promising overall survival trends with three cycles of Opdivo in combination with platinum-based chemotherapy for the neoadjuvant treatment of patients with resectable NSCLC, regardless of PD-L1 expression levels. Neoadjuvant Opdivo with chemotherapy also showed improvements in pathologic complete response and major pathologic response over chemotherapy alone in PD-L11% and 1% patient populations. The safety profile of the Opdivo-based regimen was consistent across all PD-L1 subgroups. |
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| October 2023 | Announced that the first disclosure of data from the Phase III CheckMate -77T trial evaluating perioperative regimen of neoadjuvant Opdivo with chemotherapy followed by surgery and adjuvant Opdivo in patients with resectable stage IIA to IIIB NSCLC showed statistically significant and clinically meaning improvement in the primary efficacy endpoint of event-free survival as assessed by Blinded Independent Central Review compared to neoadjuvant chemotherapy and placebo followed by surgery and adjuvant placebo. | ||
| NSCLC | June 2023 | Announced EC approval of Opdivo in combination with platinum-based chemotherapy for the neoadjuvant treatment of resectable NSCLC at a high risk of recurrence in adult patients with tumor cell PD-L1 expression 1%. The approval is based on results from the Phase III CheckMate -816 trial. | |
| March 2023 | Ono, our alliance partner for Opdivo in Japan, announced the Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare's supplemental approval of Opdivo plus chemotherapy for the neoadjuvant treatment of patients with resectable NSCLC. The approval is based on results from the Phase III CheckMate -816 trial. | ||
| Prostate Cancer | July 2023 | Announced that results from the Phase III CheckMate -7DX trial evaluating Opdivo in combination with docetaxel in patients with advanced or metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer did not meet the primary endpoints of radiographic progressive free survival at final analysis, nor overall survival at an interim analysis. No safety concerns were reported. Based on the recommendation from the DMC, the Company has decided to discontinue the study. | |
| RCC | January 2024 | Announced data from the Phase III CheckMate -67T trial, evaluating subcutaneous nivolumab co-formulated with Halozyme’s proprietary recombinant human hyaluronidase compared to intravenous Opdivo in patients with advanced or metastatic clear cell RCC who have received prior systemic therapy, demonstrated non-inferiority for the co-primary endpoints of Cavgd28 (time-averaged Opdivo serum concentration over 28 days) and Cminss (trough serum concentration at steady state) compared to intravenous Opdivo. In addition, subcutaneous nivolumab displayed non-inferior objective response rate as assessed by Blinded Independent Central Review versus intravenous Opdivo. | |
| January 2024 | Announced four-year follow-up results from the CheckMate -9ER trial evaluating Opdivo in combination with Cabometyx* (cabozantinib) vs. sunitinib in patients with previously untreated advanced or metastatic RCC continued to show superior progression-free survival and objective response rates in patients treated with Opdivo plus Cabometyx* over sunitinib, regardless of risk classification based on IMDC scores. Superior overall survival was also observed in patients treated with the combination. | ||
| October 2023 | Announced that the Phase III CheckMate -67T noninferiority trial evaluating the subcutaneous formulation of Opdivo co-formulated with Halozyme Therapeutics’ proprietary recombinant human hyaluronidase (rHPuH20) ("subcutaneous nivolumab") compared to intravenous (IV) Opdivo in patients with advanced or metastatic clear cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC) who have received prior systemic therapy met its co-primary pharmacokinetics endpoints and key secondary endpoint. Subcutaneous nivolumab demonstrated noninferiority of Cavgd28 (time-averaged Opdivo serum concentration over 28 days) and Cminss (trough serum concentration at steady state) compared to IV Opdivo, the study’s co-primary endpoints. Additionally, subcutaneous nivolumab showed a noninferior objective response rate as assessed by Blinded Independent Central Review vs. IV Opdivo, a key secondary endpoint. The safety profile of subcutaneous nivolumab was consistent with the IV formulation. | ||
| UC | February 2023 | Announced three-year results from the Phase III CheckMate -274 trial demonstrating significant sustained clinical benefits with Opdivo for the adjuvant treatment of patients with surgically resected, high-risk muscle-invasive UC and continuous improvement in disease-free survival, non-urothelial tract recurrence-free survival, distant metastasis-free survival and second progression-free survival compared to placebo across all-randomized patients and in patients whose tumor cells express PD-L1 ≥1%. |
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| Opdivo+Yervoy | RCC | January 2024 | Announced that eight-year data from the Phase III CheckMate -214 trial evaluating Opdivo plus Yervoy versus sunitinib continued to demonstrate long-term survival results, reducing the risk of death by 28% in patients with previously untreated advanced or metastatic RCC, regardless of IMDC risk group. Patients treated with Opdivo plus Yervoy maintained superior survival and more durable response benefits compared to those who received sunitinib in both patients with intermediate- and poor-risk prognostic factors and across all randomized patients. |
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| Metastatic Colorectal Cancer | January 2024 | Announced that the Phase III CheckMate -8HW trial evaluating Opdivo plus Yervoy compared to investigator’s choice of chemotherapy as a first-line treatment for patients with microsatellite instability-high or mismatch repair deficient metastatic colorectal cancer met the dual primary endpoint of progression-free survival (PFS) as assessed by Blinded Independent Central Review (BICR) at a pre-specific interim analysis. The study is ongoing to assess the second dual primary endpoint of PFS per BICR in patients receiving Opdivo plus Yervoy compared to Opdivo alone across all lines of therapy, as well as secondary endpoints. In addition, data from the Phase III CheckMate -8HW trial showed that the combination of Opdivo plus Yervoy reduced the risk of disease progression or death by 79% versus chemotherapy as a first-line treatment for patients with microsatellite instability–high or mismatch repair deficient metastatic colorectal cancer (MSI-H/dMMR mCRC) compared to chemotherapy. | |
| NSCLC | September 2023 | Announced six-year results from the Phase III CheckMate -227 trial demonstrating long-term, durable survival benefits of Opdivo plus Yervoy compared to chemotherapy in the first-line treatment of patients with metastatic NSCLC, regardless of PD-L1 expression levels. | |
| June 2023 | Announced four-year follow-up results from the Phase III CheckMate -9LA trial demonstrating durable, long-term survival benefits with Opdivo plus Yervoy with two cycles of chemotherapy compared to four cycles of chemotherapy alone in previously untreated patients with metastatic NSCLC. |
| Reblozyl | MDS | January 2024 | Announced that Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare granted manufacturing and marketing approval for Reblozyl for MDS-related anemia. The approval is based on the results of the global Phase III COMMANDS trial and the Phase III MEDALIST study, as well as a Japanese Phase II study (Study MDS-003) in red blood cell transfusion-independent low-risk MDS patients. |
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| December 2023 | Announced updated results from the primary analysis of the Phase III COMMANDS trial, comparing Reblozyl versus epoetin alfa for the treatment of anemia in erythropoiesis stimulating agent (ESA)-naïve patients with lower-risk myelodysplastic syndromes who may require red blood cell transfusions, which confirmed positive outcome of the interim analysis with superior efficacy and durability compared to ESAs. | ||
| August 2023 | Announced FDA approval of Reblozyl for the treatment of anemia without previous erythropoiesis stimulating agent use (ESA-naïve) in adult patients with very low- to intermediate-risk MDS who may require regular red blood cell transfusions. The approval is based on the Phase III COMMANDS trial. | ||
| Beta Thalassemia | March 2023 | Announced EC approval of Reblozyl for the treatment in adult patients of anemia associated with non-transfusion-dependent beta thalassemia. The approval is based on results from the Phase II BEYOND study. |
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| Opdualag | Colorectal Cancer | December 2023 | The Phase III RELATIVITY-123 trial evaluating the fixed-dose combination of nivolumab and relatlimab for the treatment of microsatellite stable metastatic colorectal cancer patients whose disease has progressed following at least one, but no more than four, prior lines of therapy for metastatic disease will be discontinued due to futility based on a planned analysis conducted by an independent data monitoring committee. It was determined that the trial was unlikely to meet its primary endpoints upon completion. The recommendation to stop the study was not based on safety concerns. |
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| Abecma | Multiple Myeloma | January 2024 | Announced that the CHMP of the EMA has recommended the approval of Abecma in earlier lines of therapy for triple-class exposed relapsed and refractory multiple myeloma. The CHMP recommendation will now be reviewed by the EC, which has the authority to approve medicines for the EU. Recommendation for approval was based on Phase III KarMMa-3 study in which Abecma demonstrated superiority over standard regimens, significantly improved progression-free survival and a well-established safety profile with mostly low-grade occurrences of cytokine release syndrome and neurotoxicity. |
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| Abecma | Multiple Myeloma | December 2023 | Announced results from the preplanned final progression-free survival analysis of the pivotal Phase III, open-label, global, randomized controlled KarMMa-3 study demonstrated a significantly improved PFS maintained with Abecma compared to standard regimens, with a 51% reduction in the risk of disease progression or death. |
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| December 2023 | Announced that Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare granted manufacturing and marketing approval of the supplemental New Drug Application for an additional indication for Abecma for patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma who have received at least two prior therapies, including an immunomodulatory agent, a proteasome inhibitor, and an anti-CD38 antibody. The approval is based on the interim analysis from the Phase III KarMMa-3 study. | ||
| April 2023 | Announced with our alliance partner, 2seventy bio, that the FDA accepted the sBLA for Abecma for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed and refractory multiple myeloma who have received an immunomodulatory agent, a proteasome inhibitor, and an anti-CD38 monoclonal antibody. |
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| Zeposia | Multiple Sclerosis | October 2023 | Announced data from the Phase III DAYBREAK and RADIANCE trials showing that after eight years of follow-up, 76% of patients treated with Zeposia for relapsing multiple sclerosis were free of six-month confirmed disability progression. Findings also demonstrated treatment with Zeposia resulted in low rates of progression independent relapse activity and relapse-associated worsening, key drivers of disease progression and permanent disability in multiple sclerosis. Also announced that first interim readout from the Phase IIIb ENLIGHTEN trial showing clinically meaningful improvement in cognitive functioning compared to baseline after one year of Zeposia treatment in almost half of patients with early relapsing multiple sclerosis. |
| Breyanzi | Lymphoma | January 2024 | Announced the FDA accepted sBLAs for Breyanzi to expand into new indications to include the treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory follicular lymphoma (FL) and relapsed or refractory mantle cell lymphoma (MCL) after a Bruton tyrosine kinase inhibitor. The FDA granted both applications Priority Review and assigned a PDUFA goal date of May 23, 2024, for Breyanzi in relapsed or refractory FL and May 31, 2024, for Breyanzi in relapsed or refractory MCL. In addition, Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare has also accepted the company's supplemental New Drug Application (sNDA) for Breyanzi for the treatment of relapsed or refractory FL. In relapsed or refractory FL, the applications for Breyanzi in the U.S. and Japan are based on results from the TRANSCEND FL study. In relapsed or refractory MCL, the application for Breyanzi in the U.S. is based on results from the MCL cohort of the TRANSCEND NHL 001 study. |
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| December 2024 | Announced first disclosure of primary analysis results from the high-risk, second-line cohort of the Phase II TRANSCEND FL study evaluating Breyanzi in patients with relapsed or refractory follicular lymphoma (FL) demonstrated 95.7% complete response for patients with high-risk relapsed or refractory FL treated in the second-line setting. | ||
| November 2024 | Announced that the FDA accepted the sBLA for Breyanzi to expand its current indication to include the treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory chronic lymphocytic leukemia or small lymphocytic lymphoma who received a prior Bruton tyrosine kinase inhibitor and B-cell lymphoma 2 inhibitor. The FDA granted the application Priority Review and assigned a PDUFA goal date of March 14, 2024. | ||
| May 2023 | Announced EC approval of Breyanzi for the treatment of adult patients with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, high grade B-cell lymphoma, primary mediastinal large B-cell lymphoma and FL grade 3B, who relapsed within 12 months from completion of, or are refractory to, first-line chemoimmunotherapy. The approval is based on results from the Phase III TRANSFORM trial. |
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| Sotyktu | Plaque Psoriasis | October 2023 | Announced results from the POETYK PSO LTE trial of Sotyktu treatment in adult patients with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis. Clinical response rates were maintained with continuous treatment with modified nonresponder imputation responses of 73.2% for Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI) 75 with 3 years of continuous Sotyktu treatment. Sotyktu had a consistent safety profile with no increases in adverse events or serious adverse events and no new safety signals. |
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| March 2023 | Announced EC approval of Sotyktu for the treatment of adults with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis who are candidates for systemic therapy. The approval was based on Phase III POETYK PSO-1 and POETYK PSO-2 clinical trials as well as additional data from the POETYK PSO long-term extension trial. |
| Camzyos | Obstructive HCM | August 2023 | Announced long-term follow-up results from the Phase III VALOR-HCM LTE trial demonstrating the consistent impact of oral treatment for severely symptomatic obstructive HCM patients by showing that nearly 9 out of 10 patients treated with Camzyos have continued in the trial without septal reduction therapy at either 40 or 56 weeks of treatment. Also announced results from the Phase III EXPLORER-LTE trial showing treatment with Camzyos demonstrated sustained improvements in left ventricular outflow tract obstruction, symptoms and NT-proBNP levels in patients with symptomatic obstructive HCM. No new safety signals were observed. |
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| June 2023 | Announced EC approval of Camzyos for the treatment of symptomatic (New York Heart Association, class II-III) obstructive HCM in adult patients. The approval is based on results from the Phase III EXPLORER-HCM and VALOR-HCM trials. |
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| Augtyro(repotrectinib) | NSCLC | November 2023 | Announced FDA approval of Augtyro for the treatment of patients with ROS1-positive locally advanced or metastatic NSCLC. The approval is based on the Phase I/II TRIDENT-1 trial. |
| Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 | Column 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| repotrectinib | NSCLC | January 2024 | The EMA validated the marketing authorization application for repotrectinib as a treatment for ROS1 tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI)-naïve and -pretreated adult patients with ROS1-positive locally advanced or metastatic NSCLC and TKI-naïve and -pretreated adult and pediatric patients 12 years and older with NTRK-positive locally advanced or metastatic solid tumors. The application was based on results from the registrational Phase I/II TRIDENT-1 trial and CARE study. |
| Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 | Column 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| milvexian | Thrombosis | May 2023 | Announced with our alliance partner Janssen Pharmaceuticals Inc., a Johnson & Johnson company, that all three prospective indications for milvexian, an investigational oral factor XIa inhibitor, have been granted Fast Track Designation by the FDA. The designations cover all three indication-seeking studies within the Phase III Librexia development program: Librexia STROKE, Librexia ACS and Librexia AF, which are all dosing patients. |
| Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 | Column 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMS-986278 (LPA1) | Progressive Pulmonary Fibrosis | October 2023 | Announced that the FDA has granted Breakthrough Therapy Designation for BMS-986278, a potential first-in-class, oral, lysophosphatidic acid receptor 1 (LPA1) antagonist, for the treatment of progressive pulmonary fibrosis (PPF). The Breakthrough Therapy Designation is based on results from the global, randomized Phase II study that assessed the safety and efficacy of BMS-986278 treatment versus placebo in people living with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) and PPF. Stable background use of antifibrotics in the IPF cohort and/or select immunosuppressives in the PPF cohort were allowed. |
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Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This 2023 Form 10-K (including documents incorporated by reference) and other written and oral statements we make from time to time contain certain “forward-looking” statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act, and Section 21E of the Exchange Act. You can identify these forward-looking statements by the fact they use words such as “should,” “could,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “target,” “may,” “project,” “guidance,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “will” and other words and terms of similar meaning and expression in connection with any discussion of future operating or financial performance. One can also identify forward-looking statements by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. Such forward-looking statements are based on our current expectations and projections about our future financial results, goals, plans and objectives and involve inherent risks, assumptions and uncertainties, including internal or external factors that could delay, divert or change any of them in the next several years, and could cause our future financial results, goals, plans and objectives to differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, the statements. These statements are likely to relate to, among other things, our goals, plans and objectives regarding our financial position, results of operations, cash flows, market position, product development, product approvals, sales efforts, expenses, performance or results of current and anticipated products, our business development strategy and in relation to our ability to realize the projected benefits of our acquisitions, alliances and other business development activities, the impact of any pandemic or epidemic on our operations and the development and commercialization of our products, potential laws and regulations to lower drug prices, market actions taken by private and government payers to manage drug utilization and contain costs, the expiration of patents or data protection on certain products, including assumptions about our ability to retain marketing exclusivity of certain products, and the outcome of contingencies such as legal proceedings and financial results. No forward-looking statement can be guaranteed. We have included important factors in the cautionary statements included in this 2023 Form 10-K, particularly under “Item 1A. Risk Factors,” that we believe could cause actual results to differ materially from any forward-looking statement.
Although we believe that we have been prudent in our plans and assumptions, no assurance can be given that any goal or plan set forth in forward-looking statements can be achieved and readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such statements, which speak only as of the date made. Additional risks that we may currently deem immaterial or that are not presently known to us could also cause the forward-looking events discussed in this 2023 Form 10-K not to occur. Except as otherwise required by applicable law, we undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, changed circumstances or otherwise after the date of this 2023 Form 10-K.
FY 2022 10-K MD&A
SEC filing source: 0000014272-23-000046.
Item 7. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS.
Management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations is provided as a supplement to and should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and related notes included elsewhere in this 2022 Form 10-K to enhance the understanding of our results of operations, financial condition and cash flows.
The comparison of 2021 to 2020 results has been omitted from this Form 10-K and is incorporated by reference from our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 “Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” filed on February 10, 2021.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Bristol-Myers Squibb Company is a global biopharmaceutical company whose mission is to discover, develop and deliver innovative medicines that help patients prevail over serious diseases. Refer to the Summary of Abbreviated Terms at the end of this 2022 Form 10-K for definitions of capitalized terms used throughout the document.
In 2022, we obtained 18 approvals for new medicines and additional indications and formulations of currently marketed medicines in major markets (the U.S., EU and Japan), including advancement in oncology through FDA and EC approval of Opdualag, the first PD-1 inhibitor and LAG-3 blocking antibody combination. Additionally, in the U.S., EU and Japan, two Opdivo based regimens as first-line treatments for unresectable advanced or metastatic ESCC were approved. We continue to advance and invest in our cell therapy portfolio through the approval of Abecma in Japan for the treatment of multiple myeloma for patients with at least three prior therapies, and approvals of Breyanzi for the relapsed or refractory diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, with second-line treatments in the U.S. and Japan, and third-line treatments in the EU. We continue the expansion of our cell therapy manufacturing capabilities at our existing facilities in Washington and New Jersey, as well as through the construction of new state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Massachusetts and in Leiden, Netherlands. The approvals for Sotyktu (deucravacitinib) in the U.S. and Japan for the treatment of moderate to severe plaque psoriasis expanded our portfolio in immunology. Within cardiovascular, we broadened our New Product Portfolio with the FDA approval of Camzyos (mavacamten) for patients with symptomatic obstructive HCM. In addition, in August 2022, we acquired Turning Point, a precision oncology company, with the goal of expanding our solid tumor portfolio with the addition of repotrectinib.
In 2022, our revenues remained consistent with the prior year due to growth in our In-Line Products (primarily Eliquis and Opdivo) and New Product Portfolio (primarily Opdualag, Abecma and Reblozyl), offset by Recent LOE Products (primarily Revlimid) and the impact of foreign exchange. The $0.17 decrease in GAAP EPS in 2022 was primarily due to changes to equity investment and contingent consideration fair value adjustments, partially offset by lower impairment charges and weighted-average common shares outstanding. After adjusting for specified items, non-GAAP EPS increased $0.54 as a result of lower weighted-average common shares outstanding and Acquired IPRD charges and higher royalties and licensing income.
Highlights
The following table summarizes our financial information:
| Year Ended December 31, | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dollars in Millions, except per share data | 2022 | 2021 | ||||
| Total Revenues | $ | 46,159 | $ | 46,385 | ||
| Diluted Earnings Per Share | ||||||
| GAAP | $ | 2.95 | $ | 3.12 | ||
| Non-GAAP | 7.70 | 7.16 |
Our non-GAAP financial measures, including non-GAAP earnings and related EPS information, are adjusted to exclude specified items that represent certain costs, expenses, gains and losses and other items impacting the comparability of financial results. For a detailed listing of all specified items and further information, reconciliations and changes to our non-GAAP financial measures refer to “—Non-GAAP Financial Measures.”
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Economic and Market Factors
Governmental Actions
Our products continue to be subject to increasing pressures across the portfolio from pharmaceutical market access and pricing controls and discounting, changes to tax and importation laws and other restrictions in the U.S., the EU and other regions around the world that result in lower prices, lower reimbursement rates and smaller populations for whom payers will reimburse, which can negatively impact our results of operations (including intangible asset impairment charges), operating cash flow, liquidity and financial flexibility. For example, on August 16, 2022, President Biden signed the IRA which provides for (i) the government to negotiate prices for select high-cost Medicare Part D (beginning in 2026) and Part B drugs (beginning in 2028) that are more than nine years (for small-molecule drugs) or 13 years (for biological products) from their FDA approval, (ii) manufacturers to pay a rebate for Medicare Part B and Part D drugs when prices increase faster than inflation beginning in 2022 for Part D and 2023 for Part B, and (iii) Medicare Part D redesign which replaces the current coverage gap provisions and establishes a $2,000 cap for out-of-pocket limits costs for Medicare beneficiaries beginning in 2025, with manufacturers being responsible for 10% of costs up to the $2,000 cap and 20% after that cap is reached. Implementation of this legislation is expected to be carried out through upcoming actions by regulatory authorities, the outcome of which is uncertain. Additionally, in connection with the IRA the following changes have been made to U.S. tax laws, including (i) a 15% minimum tax that generally applies to U.S. corporations on adjusted financial statement income beginning in 2023 and (ii) a non-deductible 1% excise tax provision on net stock repurchases, to be applied to repurchases beginning in 2023. We continue to evaluate the impact of the IRA legislation on our results of operations and it is possible that these changes may result in a material impact on our business and results of operations. Furthermore, countries are expected to make changes to their tax laws and updates to international tax treaties to implement the agreement by the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development to establish a global minimum tax. See risk factors on these items included under “Part I—Item 1A. Risk Factors—Product, Industry and Operational Risks—Increased pricing pressure and other restrictions in the U.S. and abroad continue to negatively affect our revenues and profit margins” and “—Changes to tax regulations could negatively impact our earnings.”
COVID-19
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, international, federal, state and local public health and governmental authorities took a number of actions to limit the spread of COVID-19 and address related disruptions in the U.S. and global economy. As the COVID-19 pandemic affected global healthcare systems as well as major economic and financial markets, we adopted several procedures focused on ensuring the continued supply of our medicines to our patients and protecting the health, wellbeing and safety of our workforce. While the pandemic has not significantly impacted our results of operations, the situation remains dynamic and it is difficult to reasonably assess or predict the full extent of the negative impact that the COVID-19 pandemic may have on our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.
Significant Product Approvals
The following is a summary of the significant approvals received in 2022:
| Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Product | Date | Approval |
| Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Breyanzi | December 2022 | Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare approval of Breyanzi allowing its use in the second-line treatment of relapsed or refractory large B-cell lymphoma, regardless of whether autologous hematopoietic stem-cell transplantation is intended. |
| Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Sotyktu | September 2022 | Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare approval of Sotyktu for treatment of plaque psoriasis, generalized pustular psoriasis, or erythrodermic psoriasis, for patients who have had an inadequate response to conventional therapies. |
| Sotyktu | September 2022 | FDA approval of Sotyktu for the treatment of adults with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis who are candidates for systemic therapy or phototherapy. |
|---|---|---|
| Opdualag | September 2022 | EC approval of Opdualag for the first-line treatment of advanced (unresectable or metastatic) melanoma in adults and adolescents 12 years of age and older with tumor cell PD-L1 expression 1%. |
| Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Breyanzi | June 2022 | FDA approval of Breyanzi for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory large B-cell lymphoma after one line of therapy who are not eligible for transplant or who relapsed within 12 months of first-line chemoimmunotherapy. |
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| Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Product | Date | Approval |
| Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Opdivo+Yervoy | May 2022 | Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare approval of Opdivo plus Yervoy as a first-line treatment for adult patients with unresectable advanced or metastatic ESCC regardless of PD-L1 status. |
| Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Opdivo | May 2022 | Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare approval of Opdivo in combination with fluoropyrimidine- and platinum-containing chemotherapy as a first-line treatment for adult patients with unresectable advanced or metastatic ESCC regardless of PD-L1 status. |
| Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Opdivo+Yervoy | May 2022 | FDA approval of Opdivo plus Yervoy as a first-line treatment for adult patients with unresectable advanced or metastatic ESCC regardless of PD-L1 status. |
| Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Opdivo | May 2022 | FDA approval of Opdivo in combination with fluoropyrimidine- and platinum-containing chemotherapy as a first-line treatment for adult patients with unresectable advanced or metastatic ESCC regardless of PD-LI status. |
| Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Camzyos | April 2022 | FDA approval of Camzyos for the treatment of adults with symptomatic obstructive HCM. |
| Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Breyanzi | April 2022 | EC approval of Breyanzi for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, primary mediastinal large B-cell lymphoma and follicular lymphoma grade 3B after two or more lines of systemic therapy. |
| Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Opdivo+Yervoy | April 2022 | EC approval of Opdivo plus Yervoy for the first-line treatment of adult patients with unresectable advanced, recurrent or metastatic ESCC with tumor cell PD-L1 expression 1%. |
| Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Opdivo | April 2022 | EC approval of Opdivo for the adjuvant treatment of adults with muscle-invasive urothelial carcinoma with tumor cell PD-LI expression 1% who are at risk of recurrence after undergoing radical resection. |
| Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Opdivo | April 2022 | EC approval of Opdivo in combination with fluoropyrimidine- and platinum-based chemotherapy for the first-line treatment of adult patients with unresectable advanced, recurrent, or metastatic ESCC with PD-L1 expression 1%. |
| Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Opdualag | March 2022 | FDA approval of Opdualag, a fixed-dose combination of nivolumab and relatlimab, for the treatment of adult and pediatric patients 12 years of age and older with unresectable or metastatic melanoma. |
| Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Opdivo | March 2022 | FDA approval of Opdivo in combination with platinum-doublet chemotherapy for adult patients with resectable NSCLC in the neoadjuvant setting. |
| Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Opdivo | March 2022 | Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare approval of Opdivo for the adjuvant treatment of urothelial carcinoma. |
| Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Abecma | January 2022 | Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare approval of Abecma for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma who have received at least three prior therapies. |
Refer to “—Product and Pipeline Developments” for all of the developments in our marketed products and late-stage pipeline in 2022 and in early 2023.
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Strategy
Our principal strategy is to combine the resources, scale and capability of a large pharmaceutical company with the speed, agility and focus on innovation typically found in the biotech industry. Our priorities are to continue to renew and diversify our portfolio through launching new medicines, advancing our early, mid and late-stage pipeline, and executing disciplined business development. We remain committed to maintaining a strong investment grade credit rating and returning capital to shareholders.
Our focus is on discovering, developing and delivering transformational medicines for patients facing serious diseases in the following core therapeutic areas: (i) oncology with a priority in certain tumor types; (ii) hematology with opportunities to broaden our franchise and sustain a leadership position in multiple myeloma; (iii) immunology with priorities in relapsing multiple sclerosis, psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, lupus, RA and inflammatory bowel disease; (iv) cardiovascular disease (v) fibrotic disease with priorities in lung and liver, and (vi) neuroscience with a focus on neurodegenerative disease.
We continue to advance the next wave of innovative medicines by investing significantly in our oncology, hematology (with alnuctamab in multiple myeloma), immunology (with LPA1 antagonist in pulmonary fibrosis) and cardiovascular portfolios with our alliance partnership with Janssen where we are advancing a next-generation antithrombotic medicine milvexian. We have expanded our oncology portfolio, including a precision oncology asset repotrectinib in ROS-1 mutated NSCLC. For hematology, there is a broad effort to continue addressing the unmet medical needs in multiple myeloma, lymphoma, and anemia (e.g., MDS and MF associated anemia) and we are working across multiple modalities and mechanisms of action such as cereblon modulators (“CELMoDs”), ADCs, T-cell Engagers and CAR-T therapies. For immunology, the Phase III clinical trials are underway for cendakimab in eosinophilic esophagitis.
Our commercial model has been successful with revenues from our in-line brands and new product portfolio continuing to grow, which demonstrates strong execution of our strategy. In 2022, we have launched three first-in-class medicines with blockbuster potential across three therapeutic areas: Opdualag in first line melanoma, Camzyos in oHCM, Sotyktu in moderate to severe psoriasis. We remain focused and well-resourced in our cancer development programs and seek to broaden the use of Opdivo in earlier lines of therapy, expand into new tumors, accelerate next wave oncology mechanisms and develop treatment options for refractory oncology patients. We are further strengthening our IO portfolio with Opdualag for the treatment of melanoma and potential expanded opportunities in lung, liver, CRC and adjuvant melanoma. We continue to drive adoption of Opdivo by expanding into additional indications and tumor types both as a monotherapy and in combination with Yervoy and other anti-cancer agents. Eliquis continues to grow, leveraging its best in class clinical profile and extensive real world data and is now the number one novel oral anticoagulant in total prescriptions globally. In immunology, the Phase III registrational clinical trials are underway for Sotyktu in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and psoriatic arthritis. We are able to leverage our leading capabilities in hematological malignancies and our robust pipeline to provide opportunities for long-term growth to offset the impact of current and future patent expires for Revlimid and Pomalyst.
We expect the growth of our in-line and new product portfolio will enable us to more than offset the expected decline in Revlimid, Abraxane and other products revenues due to their loss of market exclusivity through 2025.
The evolution in our operating model, which focuses on maintaining a disciplined approach in marketing, selling and administrative expenses, will enable us to deliver the necessary strategic, financial and operational flexibility to invest in the highest priority opportunities within our portfolio. Through our Celgene acquisition restructuring activities, we realized at least $3.0 billion of synergies annually resulting from cost savings and avoidance. The achieved synergies were across general and administrative, manufacturing, R&D, and procurement, and also resulted in streamlining the Company's pricing and information technology infrastructure.
Our strategy extends well beyond the discovery, development and delivery of transformative medicines that help patients prevail over serious diseases. We believe that driving long-term business value is at the heart of living our purpose, from improving access and affordability to advancing inclusion and diversity and health equity in all areas of medicine to supporting a healthy planet in order to sustain lives and communities everywhere. Our Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) strategy is integrated into our company’s core strategy, as the opportunities and potential impacts of ESG issues are directly connected to our business. Our ESG strategy focuses on (i) operating with effective governance and the highest ethical standards, and seeking transparency and dialogue with our stakeholders to improve our understanding of their needs, (ii) fostering an environment of inclusion and belonging and build a globally diverse workforce to drive equitable advancement and outcomes for all, (iii) around the globe, improve access to our innovative therapies and promote health equity to improve health outcomes for populations disproportionately affected by serious diseases and (iv) understand our responsibility to create a maximum positive impact while minimizing our environmental footprint while leveraging sustainability to drive innovation, build resiliency and manage nonfinancial risks.
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Acquisitions, Divestitures, Licensing and Other Arrangements
For detailed information on significant acquisitions, divestitures, collaborations, licensing and other arrangements during 2022 refer to “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data —Note 3. Alliances” and “—Note 4. Acquisitions, Divestitures, Licensing and Other Arrangements.”
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Regional Revenues
The composition of the changes in revenues was as follows:
| Year Ended December 31, | 2022 vs. 2021 | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dollars in Millions | 2022 | 2021 | % Change | Foreign Exchange(b) | |||||||||
| United States | $ | 31,828 | $ | 29,214 | 9 | % | — | ||||||
| International | 13,497 | 16,319 | (17) | % | (9) | % | |||||||
| Other(a) | 834 | 852 | (2) | % | — | ||||||||
| Total | $ | 46,159 | $ | 46,385 | — | (3) | % |
(a) Other revenues include royalties and alliance-related revenues for products not sold by our regional commercial organizations.
(b) Foreign exchange impacts were derived by applying the prior period average currency rates to the current period revenues.
United States
•U.S. revenues in 2022 increased primarily due to Eliquis, New Product Portfolio, and Opdivo, partially offset by our Recent LOE Products. Average net selling prices increased by 4% in 2022 compared to the same period a year ago.
International
•International revenues in 2022 decreased primarily due to lower demand for Revlimid as a result of generic erosion, foreign exchange and lower average net selling prices, partially offset by In-Line Products and New Product Portfolio.
No single country outside the U.S. contributed more than 10% of total revenues in 2022 and 2021. Our business is typically not seasonal.
GTN Adjustments
We recognize revenue net of GTN adjustments that are further described in “—Critical Accounting Policies.”
The activities and ending reserve balances for each significant category of GTN adjustments were as follows:
| Year Ended December 31, 2022 | ||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dollars in Millions | Charge-Backs and Cash Discounts | Medicaid and Medicare Rebates | Other Rebates, Returns, Discounts and Adjustments | Total | ||||||||||
| Balance at January 1, 2022 | $ | 723 | $ | 3,206 | $ | 3,193 | $ | 7,122 | ||||||
| Provision related to sales made in: | ||||||||||||||
| Current period | 7,483 | 11,364 | 6,344 | 25,191 | ||||||||||
| Prior period | (14) | (2) | (213) | (229) | ||||||||||
| Payments and returns | (7,511) | (10,746) | (6,319) | (24,576) | ||||||||||
| Foreign currency translation and other | (6) | — | (125) | (131) | ||||||||||
| Balance at December 31, 2022 | $ | 675 | $ | 3,822 | $ | 2,880 | $ | 7,377 |
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The reconciliation of gross product sales to net product sales by each significant category of GTN adjustments was as follows:
| Year Ended December 31, | % Change | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dollars in Millions | 2022 | 2021 | 2022 vs. 2021 | |||||||||
| Gross product sales | $ | 69,633 | $ | 67,897 | 3 | % | ||||||
| GTN Adjustments | ||||||||||||
| Charge-backs and cash discounts | (7,469) | (7,253) | 3 | % | ||||||||
| Medicaid and Medicare rebates | (11,362) | (9,374) | 21 | % | ||||||||
| Other rebates, returns, discounts and adjustments | (6,131) | (6,215) | (1) | % | ||||||||
| Total GTN Adjustments | (24,962) | (22,842) | 9 | % | ||||||||
| Net product sales | $ | 44,671 | $ | 45,055 | (1) | % | ||||||
| GTN adjustments percentage | 36 | % | 33 | % | 3 | % | ||||||
| U.S. | 41 | % | 40 | % | 1 | % | ||||||
| Non-U.S. | 17 | % | 17 | % | — |
Reductions to provisions for product sales made in prior periods resulting from changes in estimates were $229 million and $319 million for 2022 and 2021, respectively. The reductions to provisions in 2022 primarily related to Non-U.S. revisions in clawback amounts primarily driven by the VAT recoverable estimates in 2022 and Eliquis coverage gap discounts in 2021. GTN adjustments are primarily a function of product sales volume, regional and payer channel mix, contractual or legislative discounts and rebates. U.S. GTN adjustments percentage increased primarily due to higher government channel mix, which has higher GTN adjustment percentages.
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Product Revenues
| Year Ended December 31, | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dollars in Millions | 2022 | 2021 | % Change | |||||||
| In-Line Products | ||||||||||
| Eliquis | $ | 11,789 | $ | 10,762 | 10 | % | ||||
| U.S. | 7,786 | 6,456 | 21 | % | ||||||
| Non-U.S. | 4,003 | 4,306 | (7) | % | ||||||
| Opdivo | 8,249 | 7,523 | 10 | % | ||||||
| U.S. | 4,812 | 4,202 | 15 | % | ||||||
| Non-U.S. | 3,437 | 3,321 | 3 | % | ||||||
| Pomalyst/Imnovid | 3,497 | 3,332 | 5 | % | ||||||
| U.S. | 2,438 | 2,249 | 8 | % | ||||||
| Non-U.S. | 1,059 | 1,083 | (2) | % | ||||||
| Orencia | 3,464 | 3,306 | 5 | % | ||||||
| U.S. | 2,638 | 2,410 | 9 | % | ||||||
| Non-U.S. | 826 | 896 | (8) | % | ||||||
| Sprycel | 2,165 | 2,117 | 2 | % | ||||||
| U.S. | 1,497 | 1,297 | 15 | % | ||||||
| Non-U.S. | 668 | 820 | (19) | % | ||||||
| Yervoy | 2,131 | 2,026 | 5 | % | ||||||
| U.S. | 1,304 | 1,265 | 3 | % | ||||||
| Non-U.S. | 827 | 761 | 9 | % | ||||||
| Empliciti | 296 | 334 | (11) | % | ||||||
| U.S. | 185 | 200 | (8) | % | ||||||
| Non-U.S. | 111 | 134 | (17) | % | ||||||
| Mature and other products | 1,749 | 1,900 | (8) | % | ||||||
| U.S. | 565 | 580 | (3) | % | ||||||
| Non-U.S. | 1,184 | 1,320 | (10) | % | ||||||
| New Product Portfolio | ||||||||||
| Reblozyl | 717 | 551 | 30 | % | ||||||
| U.S. | 591 | 485 | 22 | % | ||||||
| Non-U.S. | 126 | 66 | 91 | % | ||||||
| Abecma | 388 | 164 | ** | |||||||
| U.S. | 297 | 158 | 88 | % | ||||||
| Non-U.S. | 91 | 6 | ** | |||||||
| Opdualag | 252 | — | N/A | |||||||
| U.S. | 252 | — | N/A | |||||||
| Non-U.S. | — | — | N/A | |||||||
| Zeposia | 250 | 134 | 87 | % | ||||||
| U.S. | 177 | 99 | 79 | % | ||||||
| Non-U.S. | 73 | 35 | ** |
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| Year Ended December 31, | % Change | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dollars in Millions | 2022 | 2021 | 2022 vs. 2021 | |||||
| Breyanzi | 182 | 87 | ** | |||||
| U.S. | 151 | 84 | 80 | % | ||||
| Non-U.S. | 31 | 3 | ** | |||||
| Onureg | 124 | 73 | 70 | % | ||||
| U.S. | 95 | 69 | 38 | % | ||||
| Non-U.S. | 29 | 4 | ** | |||||
| Inrebic | 85 | 74 | 15 | % | ||||
| U.S. | 69 | 67 | 3 | % | ||||
| Non-U.S. | 16 | 7 | ** | |||||
| Camzyos | 24 | — | N/A | |||||
| U.S. | 24 | — | N/A | |||||
| Non-U.S. | — | — | N/A | |||||
| Sotyktu | 8 | — | N/A | |||||
| U.S. | 8 | — | N/A | |||||
| Non-U.S. | — | — | N/A | |||||
| Recent LOE Products(a) | ||||||||
| Revlimid | 9,978 | 12,821 | (22) | % | ||||
| U.S. | 8,359 | 8,695 | (4) | % | ||||
| Non-U.S. | 1,619 | 4,126 | (61) | % | ||||
| Abraxane | 811 | 1,181 | (31) | % | ||||
| U.S. | 580 | 898 | (35) | % | ||||
| Non-U.S. | 231 | 283 | (18) | % | ||||
| Total Revenues | 46,159 | 46,385 | — | |||||
| U.S. | 31,828 | 29,214 | 9 | % | ||||
| Non-U.S. | 14,331 | 17,171 | (17) | % |
** Change in excess of 100%.
(a) Recent LOE Products include products with significant decline in revenue from a prior reporting period as a result of a loss of exclusivity.
Eliquis (apixaban) — an oral Factor Xa inhibitor, indicated for the reduction in risk of stroke/systemic embolism in NVAF and for the treatment of DVT/PE and reduction in risk of recurrence following initial therapy.
•U.S. revenues increased 21% in 2022 due to higher demand and higher average net selling prices, including favorable GTN adjustments.
•International revenues decreased 7% in 2022 primarily due to foreign exchange impacts of 11% and lower average net selling prices, partially offset by higher demand. Excluding foreign exchange impacts, revenues increased by 4%.
•Following the May 2021 expiration of regulatory exclusivity for Eliquis in Europe, and court decisions in (i) the United Kingdom finding the UK apixaban composition of matter patent and related SPC invalid and (ii) the Netherlands denying a BMS request for a preliminary injunction that would have prevented an at-risk generic launch, generic manufacturers have begun marketing generic versions of Eliquis in the UK and the Netherlands, and may seek to market generic versions of Eliquis in additional countries in Europe, prior to the expiration of our patents, which may lead to additional infringement and invalidity actions involving our Eliquis patents being filed in various countries in Europe. We believe in the innovative science behind Eliquis and the strength of our intellectual property, which we will defend against infringement. Refer to “Item 1. Financial Statements—Note 20. Legal Proceedings and Contingencies—Intellectual Property” for further information.
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Opdivo (nivolumab) — a fully human monoclonal antibody that binds to the PD-1 on T and NKT cells that has been approved for several anti-cancer indications including bladder, blood, CRC, head and neck, RCC, HCC, lung, melanoma, MPM, stomach and esophageal cancer. The Opdivo+Yervoy regimen also is approved in multiple markets for the treatment of NSCLC, melanoma, MPM, RCC, CRC and various gastric and esophageal cancers. There are several ongoing potentially registrational studies for Opdivo across other tumor types and disease areas, in monotherapy and in combination with Yervoy and various anti-cancer agents.
•U.S. revenues increased 15% in 2022 due to higher demand across multiple indications including the Opdivo+Yervoy combinations for NSCLC, Opdivo+Cabometyx* combination for kidney cancer, bladder and various gastric and esophageal cancers, partially offset by declining second-line eligibility across tumor indications and increased competition.
•International revenues increased 3% in 2022 due to higher demand partially offset by foreign exchange impacts of 11% and lower average net selling prices. Excluding foreign exchange impacts, revenues increased by 14%.
Pomalyst/Imnovid (pomalidomide) — a proprietary, distinct, small molecule that is administered orally and modulates the immune system and other biologically important targets. Pomalyst/Imnovid is indicated for patients with multiple myeloma who have received at least two prior therapies including lenalidomide and a proteasome inhibitor and have demonstrated disease progression on or within 60 days of completion of the last therapy.
•U.S. revenues increased 8% in 2022 due to higher average net selling prices and higher demand.
•International revenues decreased 2% in 2022 due to foreign exchange impacts of 10% and lower average net selling prices, partially offset by higher demand. Excluding foreign exchange impacts, revenues increased by 8%.
Orencia (abatacept) — a fusion protein indicated for adult patients with moderate to severe active RA and PsA and is also indicated for reducing signs and symptoms in certain pediatric patients with moderately to severely active polyarticular JIA.
•U.S. revenues increased 9% in 2022 due to higher demand.
•International revenues decreased 8% in 2022 due to foreign exchange impacts of 11%, partially offset by higher demand. Excluding foreign exchange impacts, revenues increased by 3%.
•In the U.S. and EU, estimated minimum market exclusivity dates were previously based on method of use patents that expired in 2021. Formulation and additional patents expire in 2026 and beyond. There are no Orencia biosimilars on the market in the U.S., EU or Japan.
Sprycel (dasatinib) — an oral inhibitor of multiple tyrosine kinase indicated for the first-line treatment of patients with Philadelphia chromosome-positive CML in chronic phase and the treatment of adults with chronic, accelerated, or myeloid or lymphoid blast phase CML with resistance or intolerance to prior therapy, including Gleevec* (imatinib mesylate) and the treatment of children and adolescents aged 1 year to 18 years with chronic phase Philadelphia chromosome-positive CML.
•U.S. revenues increased 15% in 2022 due to higher average net selling prices and higher demand.
•International revenues decreased 19% in 2022 due to foreign exchange impacts of 11% and lower demand as a result of generic erosion. Excluding foreign exchange impacts, revenues decreased by 8%.
Yervoy (ipilimumab) — a monoclonal antibody for the treatment of patients with unresectable or metastatic melanoma. The Opdivo+Yervoy regimen also is approved in multiple markets for the treatment of NSCLC, melanoma, MPM, RCC, CRC and esophageal cancer.
•U.S. revenues increased 3% in 2022 due to higher average net selling prices.
•International revenues increased 9% in 2022 due to higher demand as a result of additional indication launches and core indications, partially offset by foreign exchange impacts of 12% and lower average net selling prices. Excluding foreign exchange impacts, revenues increased by 21%.
Empliciti (elotuzumab) — a humanized monoclonal antibody for the treatment of multiple myeloma.
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Mature and other products — includes all other products, including those which have lost exclusivity in major markets, OTC products and royalty revenue and mature products.
•International revenues for mature and other products decreased 10% due to lower demand as a result of a continued generic erosion and foreign exchange impacts of 5%. Excluding foreign exchange impacts, revenues decreased by 5%.
Reblozyl (luspatercept-aamt) — an erythroid maturation agent indicated for the treatment of anemia in adult patients with beta thalassemia who require regular red blood cell transfusions and for the treatment of anemia failing an ESA in adult patients with very low- to intermediate-risk MDS who have ring sideroblasts and require RBC transfusions.
•U.S. revenues increased 22% in 2022 primarily due to higher demand.
Abecma (idecabtagene vicleucel) — is a B-cell maturation antigen-directed genetically modified autologous CAR–T cell therapy indicated for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma after four or more prior lines of therapy, including an immunomodulatory agent, a proteasome inhibitor, and an anti-CD38 monoclonal antibody. Abecma was launched in May 2021.
Opdualag (nivolumab and relatlimab-rmbw) — a combination of nivolumab, a PD-1 blocking antibody, and relatlimab, a LAG-3 blocking antibody, indicated for the treatment of adult and pediatric patients 12 years of age or older with unresectable or metastatic melanoma. Opdualag was launched in March 2022.
Zeposia (ozanimod) — an oral immunomodulatory drug used to treat relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis, to include clinically isolated syndrome, relapsing-remitting disease, and active secondary progressive disease, in adults and to treat moderately to severely active UC in adults. Zeposia was launched in June 2020.
Breyanzi (lisocabtagene maraleucel) — is a CD19-directed genetically modified autologous CAR-T cell therapy indicated for the treatment of adult patients with certain types of relapsed or refractory large B-cell lymphoma after one or more lines of systemic therapy. Breyanzi was launched in April 2021.
Onureg (azacitidine) — an oral hypomethylating agent that incorporates into DNA and RNA, indicated for continued treatment of adult patients with AML who achieved first complete remission or complete remission with incomplete blood count recovery following intensive induction chemotherapy and are not able to complete intensive curative therapy. Onureg was launched in September 2020.
Inrebic (fedratinib) — an oral kinase inhibitor indicated for the treatment of adult patients with intermediate-2 or high-risk primary or secondary (post-polycythemia vera or post-essential thrombocythemia) myelofibrosis. Inrebic was launched in August 2019.
Camzyos (mavacamten) — a cardiac myosin inhibitor indicated for the treatment of adults with symptomatic obstructive HCM to improve functional capacity and symptoms. Camzyos was launched in April 2022.
Sotyktu (deucravacitinib) — an oral, selective, allosteric tyrosine kinase 2 inhibitor indicated for the treatment of adults with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis who are candidates for systemic therapy or phototherapy. Sotyktu was launched in September 2022.
Revlimid (lenalidomide) — an oral immunomodulatory drug that in combination with dexamethasone is indicated for the treatment of patients with multiple myeloma. Revlimid as a single agent is also indicated as a maintenance therapy in patients with multiple myeloma following autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplant.
•U.S. revenues decreased 4% in 2022 due to lower demand driven by generic erosion, partially offset by higher average net selling prices.
•International revenues decreased 61% in 2022 due to lower demand as a result of generic erosion across several European countries and Canada, lower average net selling prices and foreign exchange impacts of 4%. Excluding foreign exchange impacts, revenues decreased by 57%.
•In the U.S., certain third parties have been granted volume-limited licenses to sell generic lenalidomide beginning in March 2022 or thereafter. Pursuant to these licenses, several generics have entered or are expected to enter the U.S. market with volume-limited quantities of generic lenalidomide. In the EU, generic lenalidomide products have entered the market. In Japan, the composition of matter patent expired in July 2022, however BMS is not aware of any generic approvals. Global revenues for Revlimid are expected to decline to approximately $6.5 billion in 2023.
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Abraxane (paclitaxel albumin-bound particles for injectable suspension) — a solvent-free protein-bound chemotherapy product that combines paclitaxel with albumin using our proprietary Nab® technology platform, and is used to treat breast cancer, NSCLC and pancreatic cancer, among others.
•U.S. revenues decreased 35% in 2022 primarily due to entry of authorized generics and lower demand. Authorized generic arrangements include product supply sales and profit sharing fees.
•International revenues decreased 18% in 2022 due to lower demand resulting from generic erosion and foreign exchange impacts of 5%. Excluding foreign exchange impacts, revenues decreased by 13%.
•In the U.S. and EU, generics have entered the market. In Japan, the estimated minimum market exclusivity date is 2023 based on a method of use patent.
Estimated End-User Demand
Pursuant to the SEC Consent Order described under “—SEC Consent Order”, we monitor the level of inventory on hand in the U.S. wholesaler distribution channel and outside of the U.S. in the direct customer distribution channel. We are obligated to disclose products with levels of inventory in excess of one month on hand or expected demand, subject to a de minimis exception. There were no products in the U.S. wholesaler distribution channel and outside of the U.S. in the direct customer distribution channel with estimated levels of inventory in excess of one month as of December 31, 2022 (U.S.) and September 30, 2022 (outside of the U.S.).
In the U.S., we generally determine our months on hand estimates using inventory levels of product on hand and the amount of out-movement provided by our three largest wholesalers, which account for approximately 78% of total gross sales of U.S. products for the year ended December 31, 2022. Factors that may influence our estimates include generic erosion, seasonality of products, wholesaler purchases in light of increases in wholesaler list prices, new product launches, new warehouse openings by wholesalers and new customer stockings by wholesalers. In addition, these estimates are calculated using third-party data, which may be impacted by their recordkeeping processes.
Camzyos is only available through a restricted program called the Camzyos REMS Program. Product distribution is limited to REMS certified pharmacies, and enrolled pharmacies must only dispense to patients who are authorized to receive Camzyos. Revlimid and Pomalyst are distributed in the U.S. primarily through contracted pharmacies under the Lenalidomide REMS and Pomalyst REMS programs, respectively. These are proprietary risk-management distribution programs tailored specifically to provide for the safe and appropriate distribution and use of Revlimid and Pomalyst. Internationally, Revlimid and Imnovid are distributed under mandatory risk-management distribution programs tailored to meet local authorities’ specifications to provide for the products’ safe and appropriate distribution and use. These programs may vary by country and, depending upon the country and the design of the risk-management program, the product may be sold through hospitals or retail pharmacies.
Our non-U.S. businesses have significantly more direct customers. Information on available direct customer product level inventory and corresponding out-movement information and the reliability of third-party demand information varies widely. We limit our direct customer sales channel inventory reporting to where we can influence demand. When this information does not exist or is otherwise not available, we have developed a variety of methodologies to estimate such data, including using historical sales made to direct customers and third-party market research data related to prescription trends and end-user demand. Given the difficulties inherent in estimating third-party demand information, we evaluate our methodologies to estimate direct customer product level inventory and to calculate months on hand on an ongoing basis and make changes as necessary. Factors that may affect our estimates include generic competition, seasonality of products, price increases, new product launches, new warehouse openings by direct customers, new customer stockings by direct customers and expected direct customer purchases for governmental bidding situations. As such, all of the information required to estimate months on hand in the direct customer distribution channel for non-U.S. business for the year ended December 31, 2022 is not available prior to the filing of this 2022 Form 10-K. We will disclose any product with levels of inventory in excess of one month on hand or expected demand, subject to a de minimis exception, in the next quarterly report on Form 10-Q.
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Expenses
| Year Ended December 31, | % Change | |||||||||
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| Dollar in Millions | 2022 | 2021 | 2022 vs 2021 | |||||||
| Cost of products sold(a) | $ | 10,137 | $ | 9,940 | 2 | % | ||||
| Marketing, selling and administrative | 7,814 | 7,690 | 2 | % | ||||||
| Research and development | 9,509 | 10,195 | (7) | % | ||||||
| Acquired IPRD | 815 | 1,159 | (30) | % | ||||||
| Amortization of acquired intangible assets | 9,595 | 10,023 | (4) | % | ||||||
| Other (income)/expense, net | 576 | (720) | ** | |||||||
| Total Expenses | $ | 38,446 | $ | 38,287 | — |
** Change in excess of 100%.
(a) Excludes amortization of acquired intangible assets.
Cost of products sold
Cost of products sold include material, internal labor and overhead costs from our owned manufacturing sites, third-party product supply costs and other supply chain costs managed by our global manufacturing and supply organization. Cost of products sold also includes royalties and profit sharing, certain excise taxes, foreign currency hedge settlement gains and losses and impairment charges. Cost of products sold typically varies between periods as a result of volume, product mix (particularly royalties and profit sharing), foreign exchange, as well as changes in price, inflation, costs attributed to manufacturing site exits and impairment charges. Cost of products sold excludes amortization from acquired intangible assets.
Cost of products sold increased by $197 million primarily driven by product mix including higher profit sharing due to Eliquis revenue growth ($541 million), higher manufacturing startup costs and inventory related charges primarily from expanding our CAR-T cell therapy capabilities, partially offset by foreign exchange and related hedging settlements ($588 million) and impairment charges related to Inrebic EU regulatory approval milestones in 2021 ($315 million).
Marketing, selling and administrative
Marketing, selling and administrative expenses primarily include salary and benefit costs, third-party professional and marketing fees, outsourcing fees, shipping and handling costs, advertising and product promotion costs. Expenses are managed through regional commercialization organizations or global enabling functions such as finance, legal, information technology and human resources. Certain expenses are shared with alliance partners based upon contractual agreements.
Marketing, selling and administrative expenses increased by $124 million primarily due to higher charitable giving ($235 million) and the cash settlement of Turning Point unvested stock awards ($73 million), partially offset by foreign exchange.
Research and development
Research and development activities include research and early discovery, preclinical and clinical development, drug formulation and medical support of marketed products. Expenses include salary and benefit costs, third-party grants and fees paid to clinical research organizations, supplies, IPRD impairment charges and proportionate allocations of enterprise-wide costs. The allocations include facilities, information technology, employee stock compensation costs and other appropriate costs. Certain expenses are shared with alliance partners based upon contractual agreements. Expenses typically vary between periods for a number of reasons, including the timing of IPRD impairment charges.
Research and development expense decreased by $686 million primarily due to lower IPRD impairment charges ($742 million), partially offset by the cash settlement of Turning Point unvested stock awards in 2022 ($80 million). Refer to Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data—Note 15. Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets” for further information on impairment charges.
Acquired IPRD
Acquired IPRD expenses are comprised of upfront payments, contingent milestone payments in connection with asset acquisitions or in-license arrangements of third-party intellectual property rights, as well as any upfront and contingent milestones payable by BMS to alliance partners prior to regulatory approval. Acquired IPRD charges are detailed in the table below.
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| Year Ended December 31, | ||||||
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| Dollars in Millions | 2022 | 2021 | ||||
| Mavacamten royalty extinguishment | $ | 295 | $ | — | ||
| Dragonfly milestone and opt-in license fee | 200 | — | ||||
| Immatics upfront license fee | 150 | — | ||||
| BridgeBio upfront collaboration fee | 90 | — | ||||
| Eisai upfront collaboration fee | — | 650 | ||||
| Agenus upfront license fee and milestone | — | 220 | ||||
| Prothena opt-in license fee | — | 80 | ||||
| Evotec opt-in license fee | — | 58 | ||||
| Other | 80 | 151 | ||||
| Acquired IPRD | $ | 815 | $ | 1,159 |
Refer to “Item 8. Financial Refer to “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data—Note 3. Alliances” and “—Note 4. Acquisitions, Divestitures, Licensing and Other Arrangements” for additional information.
Amortization of Acquired Intangible Assets
Amortization of acquired intangible assets decreased by $428 million in 2022 compared to 2021, primarily due to a change in the expected expiration of the market exclusivity period for Pomalyst to the first quarter of 2026 and the expiration of Abraxane market exclusivity in the fourth quarter of 2022.
Other (income)/expense, net
Other (income)/expense, net changed by $1.3 billion in 2022, primarily due to equity investments, contingent value rights and other items discussed below.
Components of Other (income)/expense, net were as follows:
| Year Ended December 31, | ||||||
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| Dollars in Millions | 2022 | 2021 | ||||
| Interest expense | $ | 1,232 | $ | 1,334 | ||
| Royalty and licensing income | (1,283) | (1,067) | ||||
| Royalty income - divestitures | (832) | (666) | ||||
| Equity investment losses/(income), net | 801 | (745) | ||||
| Integration expenses | 440 | 564 | ||||
| Loss on debt redemption | 266 | 281 | ||||
| Divestiture gains | (211) | (9) | ||||
| Litigation and other settlements | 178 | 82 | ||||
| Investment income | (171) | (39) | ||||
| Provision for restructuring | 75 | 169 | ||||
| Contingent consideration | (9) | (542) | ||||
| Other | 90 | (82) | ||||
| Other (income)/expense, net | $ | 576 | $ | (720) |
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•Interest expense decreased in 2022 due to additional debt maturities. Refer to “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data—Note 10. "Financing Arrangements” for further information.
•Royalties increased in 2022 primarily due to higher Keytruda* and diabetes business divestiture royalties. Refer to “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data—Note 4. Acquisitions, Divestitures, Licensing and Other Arrangements” for further information.
•Equity investments generated losses in 2022 compared to income in 2021 due to fair value adjustments for investments that have readily determinable fair value, observable price changes for investments without readily determinable fair values resulting primarily from initial public offerings or third-party acquisitions of entities which we held an ownership interest, and changes in limited partnership net asset values. Refer to “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data—Note 9. Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements” for more information.
•Integration expenses decreased in 2022 due to lower consulting fees to implement Celgene integration initiatives related to processes and systems.
•Loss on debt redemption resulted from the early redemption of long-term debt of $6.0 billion in 2022 and $3.5 billion in 2021.
•Divestiture gains resulted from certain mature product rights divested in 2022.
•Investment income increased in 2022 primarily due to higher interest rates.
•Litigation and other settlements includes amounts related to commercial disputes regarding licensing and supply obligation matters, intellectual property and promotional practice matters. In addition, 2022 includes income of $40 million resulting from a settlement resolving all legal claims and business interests pertaining to Nimbus’ TYK2 inhibitor. The settlement also provides for contingent development, regulatory and sales-based milestones payable to BMS upon the occurrence of certain events. Refer to "Item 8. Financial Statements—Note 20. Legal Proceedings and Contingencies."
•Provision for restructuring includes exit and other costs primarily related to the Celgene Acquisition Plan. We have achieved at least $3.0 billion in annual synergies related to the Celgene Acquisition Plan. Refer to “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data—Note 6. Restructuring” for further information.
•Contingent consideration primarily includes fair value adjustments resulting from the change in the traded price of contingent value rights issued with the Celgene acquisition. The contractual obligation to pay the contingent value rights terminated in January 2021 because the FDA did not approve liso-cel (JCAR017) by December 31, 2020.
•Other includes foreign exchange losses of $83 million in 2022 and $15 million in 2021 (net of hedging), exit costs of $39 million resulting from the transition of our commercial operations in the Russian Federation to a third-party distributor and Turning Point acquisition costs of $32 million in 2022.
Income Taxes
| Year Ended December 31, | ||||||
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| Dollars in Millions | 2022 | 2021 | ||||
| Earnings Before Income Taxes | $ | 7,713 | $ | 8,098 | ||
| Provision for Income Taxes | 1,368 | 1,084 | ||||
| Effective Tax Rate | 17.7 | % | 13.4 | % | ||
| Impact of Specified Items | (2.4) | % | 2.6 | % | ||
| Effective Tax Rate Excluding Specified Items | 15.3 | % | 16.0 | % |
The income tax impact attributed to the GAAP effective tax rate includes the impact from specified items summarized in the following “—Non-GAAP Financial Measures” section. Income tax impact of specified items was primarily due to low jurisdictional tax rates attributed to intangible asset amortization in both periods, IPRD impairment charges and non-taxable contingent value rights fair value adjustments in 2021, a revaluation in 2021 (and to a lesser extent 2022) of the basis of intangible and other assets internally transferred to streamline our legal entity structure after the Celgene acquisition, and tax reserve releases related to the 2009 Mead Johnson split-off transaction in 2022.
The 0.7% decrease in the effective tax rate excluding specified items during 2022 primarily resulted from releases of income tax reserves of $297 million for tax positions that were effectively settled for the BMS 2008 to 2012 tax years (excluding Mead Johnson related amounts that were specified) and the lapse of statute of limitations for the Celgene 2012 to 2016 tax years, partially offset by jurisdictional earnings mix. Refer to “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data—Note 7. Income Taxes” for additional information.
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Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Our non-GAAP financial measures, such as non-GAAP earnings and related EPS information, are adjusted to exclude certain costs, expenses, gains and losses and other specified items that are evaluated on an individual basis. These items are adjusted after considering their quantitative and qualitative aspects and typically have one or more of the following characteristics, such as being highly variable, difficult to project, unusual in nature, significant to the results of a particular period or not indicative of past or future operating results. These items are excluded from non-GAAP earnings and related EPS information because the Company believes they neither relate to the ordinary course of the Company's business nor reflect the Company's underlying business performance. Similar charges or gains were recognized in prior periods and will likely reoccur in future periods, including (i) amortization of acquired intangible assets, including product rights that generate a significant portion of our ongoing revenue and will recur until the intangible assets are fully amortized, (ii) unwind of inventory purchase price adjustments, (iii) acquisition and integration expenses, (iv) restructuring costs, (v) accelerated depreciation and impairment of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets, (vi) divestiture gains or losses, (vii) stock compensation resulting from acquisition-related equity awards, (viii) pension, legal and other contractual settlement charges, (ix) equity investment and contingent value rights fair value adjustments (including fair value adjustments attributed to limited partnership equity method investments) and (x) amortization of fair value adjustments of debt acquired from Celgene in our 2019 exchange offer, among other items. Deferred and current income taxes attributed to these items are also adjusted for considering their individual impact to the overall tax expense, deductibility and jurisdictional tax rates. Certain other significant tax items are also excluded such as the impact resulting from release of income tax reserves related to the Mead Johnson split-off transaction and internal transfers of intangible and other assets to streamline our legal entity structure subsequent to the Celgene acquisition. We also provide international revenues for our priority products excluding the impact of foreign exchange. We calculate foreign exchange impacts by converting our current-period local currency financial results using the prior period average currency rates and comparing these adjusted amounts to our current-period results. Reconciliations of these non-GAAP measures to the most comparable GAAP measures are included in Exhibit 99.2 to our Form 8-K filed on February 2, 2023 and are incorporated herein by reference.
Beginning with the first quarter of 2022, significant R&D charges or other income resulting from upfront or contingent milestone payments in connection with asset acquisitions or licensing of third-party intellectual property rights are no longer excluded from our non-GAAP financial measures. We made these changes to our presentation of non-GAAP financial measures following comments from and discussions with the SEC. For purposes of comparability, the non-GAAP financial measures for the year ended December 31, 2021, have been updated to reflect this change.
Non-GAAP information is intended to portray the results of our baseline performance, supplement or enhance management, analysts and investors’ overall understanding of our underlying financial performance and facilitate comparisons among current, past and future periods. This information is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the related financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP and may not be the same as or comparable to similarly titled measures presented by other companies due to possible differences in method and in the items being adjusted. We encourage investors to review our financial statements and publicly-filed reports in their entirety and not to rely on any single financial measure.
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Specified items were as follows:
| Year Ended December 31, | ||||||
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| Dollars in Millions | 2022 | 2021 | ||||
| Inventory purchase price accounting adjustments | $ | 293 | $ | 264 | ||
| Intangible asset impairment | — | 315 | ||||
| Site exit and other costs | 63 | 24 | ||||
| Cost of products sold | 356 | 603 | ||||
| Employee compensation charges | 73 | 1 | ||||
| Site exit and other costs | 6 | 2 | ||||
| Marketing, selling and administrative | 79 | 3 | ||||
| IPRD impairments | 98 | 840 | ||||
| Inventory purchase price accounting adjustments | 130 | 1 | ||||
| Employee compensation charges | 80 | 1 | ||||
| Site exit and other costs | — | 1 | ||||
| Research and development | 308 | 843 | ||||
| Amortization of acquired intangible assets | 9,595 | 10,023 | ||||
| Interest expense(a) | (83) | (120) | ||||
| Equity investment losses/(gains), net | 799 | (758) | ||||
| Integration expenses | 440 | 564 | ||||
| Loss on debt redemption | 266 | 281 | ||||
| Divestiture gains | (211) | (9) | ||||
| Litigation and other settlements | 140 | — | ||||
| Provision for restructuring | 75 | 169 | ||||
| Contingent consideration | — | (542) | ||||
| Other | 71 | — | ||||
| Other (income)/expense, net | 1,497 | (415) | ||||
| Increase to pretax income | 11,835 | 11,057 | ||||
| Income taxes on items above | (1,332) | (993) | ||||
| Income tax reserve release attributed to Mead Johnson | (225) | — | ||||
| Income taxes attributed to internal transfer of intangible and other assets | (72) | (983) | ||||
| Income taxes | (1,629) | (1,976) | ||||
| Increase to net earnings | $ | 10,206 | $ | 9,081 |
(a) Includes amortization of purchase price adjustments to Celgene debt.
The reconciliations from GAAP to Non-GAAP were as follows:
| Year Ended December 31, | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dollars in Millions, except per share data | 2022 | 2021 | ||||
| Net Earnings Attributable to BMS used for Diluted EPS Calculation — GAAP | $ | 6,327 | $ | 6,994 | ||
| Specified Items | 10,206 | 9,081 | ||||
| Net Earnings Attributable to BMS used for Diluted EPS Calculation — Non-GAAP | $ | 16,533 | $ | 16,075 | ||
| Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding — Diluted | 2,146 | 2,245 | ||||
| Diluted Earnings Per Share Attributable to BMS — GAAP | $ | 2.95 | $ | 3.12 | ||
| Diluted EPS Attributable to Specified Items | 4.75 | 4.04 | ||||
| Diluted EPS Attributable to BMS — Non-GAAP | $ | 7.70 | $ | 7.16 |
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Financial Position, Liquidity and Capital Resources
Our net debt position was as follows:
| December 31, | ||||||
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| Dollars in Millions | 2022 | 2021 | ||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 9,123 | $ | 13,979 | ||
| Marketable debt securities | 130 | 2,987 | ||||
| Total cash, cash equivalents and marketable debt securities | 9,253 | 16,966 | ||||
| Short-term debt obligations | (4,264) | (4,948) | ||||
| Long-term debt | (35,056) | (39,605) | ||||
| Net debt position | $ | (30,067) | $ | (27,587) |
Liquidity and Capital Resources
We regularly assess our anticipated working capital needs, debt and leverage ratio levels, debt maturities, capital expenditure requirements, dividend payouts, potential share repurchases and future investments or acquisitions in order to maximize shareholder return, efficiently finance our ongoing operations and maintain flexibility for future strategic transactions. We also regularly evaluate our capital structure to ensure financial risks, adequate liquidity access and lower cost of capital are efficiently managed, which may lead to the issuance of additional debt securities, the repurchase of debt securities prior to maturity or the issuance or repurchase of common stock. Under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, research and development costs are required to be capitalized and amortized effective January 1, 2022, which resulted in an increase of approximately $1.9 billion in U.S. tax payments in 2022 as compared to 2021.
We believe that our existing cash, cash equivalents and marketable debt securities together with cash generated from operations in the next few years, and, if required, from the issuance of commercial paper, will be sufficient to satisfy our anticipated cash needs for at least the next few years, including dividends, capital expenditures, milestone payments, working capital, income taxes, restructuring initiatives, business development and acquisitions, repurchase of common stock, debt maturities of approximately $10.6 billion through 2026, as well as any debt repurchases through redemptions or tender offers. As of December 31, 2022, our net debt position increased by $2.5 billion primarily due to common stock repurchases and dividends ($12.6 billion) and the Turning Point acquisition ($3.3 billion), partially offset by cash from operating activities ($13.1 billion).
We have a share repurchase program, authorized by our Board of Directors, allowing for repurchases of BMS common stock shares, effected in the open market or through privately negotiated transactions in compliance with Rule 10b-18 under the Exchange Act, including through Rule 10b5-1 trading plans. The share repurchase program does not obligate us to repurchase any specific number of shares nor does it have a specific expiration date and may be suspended or discontinued at any time. In 2022, we repurchased approximately 109 million shares of our common stock for $8.0 billion, including approximately 69 million shares for $5.0 billion through our ASR program. The remaining share repurchase capacity under the share repurchase program was $7.2 billion as of December 31, 2022. Refer to “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data—Note 17. Equity” for additional information.
Dividend payments were $4.6 billion in 2022 and $4.4 billion in 2021. Dividend paid per common share was $0.54 during each quarter of 2022. Dividends are authorized on a quarterly basis by our Board of Directors.
Under our commercial paper program, we may issue a maximum of $5.0 billion unsecured notes that have maturities of not more than 366 days from the date of issuance. There were no commercial paper borrowings outstanding as of December 31, 2022.
In 2022, we issued an aggregate principal amount of $6.0 billion and repurchased an aggregate principal amount of $6.0 billion primarily to modify our future debt maturities. In addition, $4.8 billion of debt matured and was repaid. Refer to “Item 1. Financial Statements—Note 10. Financing Arrangements” for further information.
As of December 31, 2022, we had a five-year $5.0 billion revolving credit facility expiring in January 2027, which is extendable annually by one year with the consent of the lenders. This facility provides for customary terms and conditions with no financial covenants and may be used to provide backup liquidity for our commercial paper borrowings. No borrowings were outstanding under any revolving credit facility at December 31, 2022 or 2021.
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Our investment portfolio includes marketable debt securities, which are subject to changes in fair value as a result of interest rate fluctuations and other market factors. Our investment policy establishes limits on the amount and time to maturity of investments with any institution. The policy also requires that investments are only entered into with corporate and financial institutions that meet high credit quality standards. Refer to “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data—Note 10. Financing Arrangements for further information.
Capital Expenditures
Annual capital expenditures were approximately $1.1 billion in 2022, $970 million in 2021 and $750 million in 2020 and are expected to be approximately $1.2 billion in 2023 and 2024. We continue to make capital expenditures in connection with the expansion of our cell therapy and other manufacturing capabilities, research and development and other facility-related activities.
Contractual Obligations and Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
In the normal course of business, we enter into contracts and commitments that obligate us to make payments in the future. Information regarding our obligations relating to debt, income taxes and lease arrangements are provided in “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data—Note 1. Accounting Policies and Recently Issued Accounting Standards”, “—Note 10. Financing Arrangements”, “—Note 7. Income Taxes” and “—Note 14. Leases”, respectively.
We are committed to an aggregate $22.0 billion of potential contingent future research and development milestone payments to third parties for in-licensing, asset acquisitions and development programs including early-stage milestones of $7.5 billion (milestones achieved through Phase III clinical studies) and late-stage milestones of $14.5 billion (milestones achieved post Phase III clinical studies). Payments generally are due and payable only upon achievement of certain developmental and regulatory milestones for which the specific timing cannot be predicted. Certain agreements also provide for sales-based milestones aggregating to $17.5 billion that we would be obligated to pay upon achievement of certain sales levels in addition to royalties. We also have certain manufacturing, development and commercialization obligations in connection with alliance arrangements. It is not practicable to estimate the amount of these obligations. Refer to “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data—Note 3. Alliances” and "—Note 4. Acquisitions, Divestitures, Licensing and Other Arrangements" for further information.
We do not have any off-balance sheet arrangements that are material or reasonably likely to become material to our financial condition or results of operations.
Credit Ratings
Our current long-term and short-term credit ratings assigned by Moody’s Investors Service are A2 and Prime-1, respectively, with a stable long-term credit outlook, and our current long-term and short-term credit ratings assigned by Standard & Poor’s are A+ and A-1, respectively with a stable long-term credit outlook. The long-term ratings reflect the agencies’ opinion that we have a low default risk but are somewhat susceptible to adverse effects of changes in circumstances and economic conditions. The short-term ratings reflect the agencies’ opinion that we have good to extremely strong capacity for timely repayment. Any credit rating downgrade may affect the interest rate of any debt we may incur, the fair market value of existing debt and our ability to access the capital markets generally.
Cash Flows
The following is a discussion of cash flow activities:
| Year Ended December 31, | ||||||
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| Dollars in Millions | 2022 | 2021 | ||||
| Cash flow provided by/(used in): | ||||||
| Operating activities | $ | 13,066 | $ | 16,207 | ||
| Investing activities | (1,062) | (538) | ||||
| Financing activities | (16,962) | (16,224) |
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Operating Activities
Cash flow from operating activities represents the cash receipts and disbursements from all of our activities other than investing and financing activities. Operating cash flow is derived by adjusting net earnings for noncontrolling interest, non-cash operating items, gains and losses attributed to investing and financing activities and changes in operating assets and liabilities resulting from timing differences between the receipts and payments of cash and when the transactions are recognized in our results of operations. As a result, changes in cash from operating activities reflect the timing of cash collections from customers and alliance partners; payments to suppliers, alliance partners and employees; customer discounts and rebates; and tax payments in the ordinary course of business.
The $3.1 billion change in cash flow from operating activities compared to 2021 was driven by higher tax payments ($1.9 billion) primarily resulting from research and development expenses that are capitalized and amortized for tax purposes, Turning Point acquisition-related payments ($300 million), higher upfront research and early discovery payments ($250 million), as well as timing of cash collections and timing of vendor payments in the ordinary course of business.
Investing Activities
Cash requirements from investing activities include cash used for acquisitions, manufacturing and facility-related capital expenditures and purchases of marketable securities with original maturities greater than 90 days at the time of purchase, proceeds from business divestitures (including royalties), the sale and maturity of marketable securities, sale of equity investments, as well as upfront and contingent milestones payments from licensing arrangements.
The $524 million change in cash flow from investing activities compared to 2021 was primarily due to the acquisition of Turning Point ($3.2 billion, net of cash acquired), lower proceeds from the sale of equity investments ($2.4 billion), partially offset by the changes in the amount of marketable debt securities held ($4.1 billion), lower Acquired IPRD payments ($646 million) and higher proceeds from divestitures ($557 million).
Financing Activities
Cash requirements from financing activities include cash used to pay dividends, repurchase common stock and repay long-term debt and other borrowings, as well as proceeds from the exercise of stock options and issuance of long-term debt and other borrowings.
The $738 million change in cash flow from financing activities compared to 2021 was primarily due to higher repurchases of common stock ($1.7 billion), partially offset by changes in the amount of net debt borrowings ($871 million).
SEC Consent Order
As previously disclosed, on August 4, 2004, we entered into a final settlement with the SEC, concluding an investigation concerning certain wholesaler inventory and accounting matters. The settlement was reached through a Consent, a copy of which was attached as Exhibit 10 to our quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2004.
Under the terms of the Consent, we agreed, subject to certain defined exceptions, to limit sales of all products sold to our direct customers (including wholesalers, distributors, hospitals, retail outlets, pharmacies and government purchasers) based on expected demand or on amounts that do not exceed approximately one month of inventory on hand, without making a timely public disclosure of any change in practice. We also agreed in the Consent to certain measures that we have implemented including: (a) establishing a formal review and certification process of our annual and quarterly reports filed with the SEC; (b) establishing a business risk and disclosure group; (c) retaining an outside consultant to comprehensively study and help re-engineer our accounting and financial reporting processes; (d) publicly disclosing any sales incentives offered to direct customers for the purpose of inducing them to purchase products in excess of expected demand; and (e) ensuring that our budget process gives appropriate weight to inputs that come from the bottom to the top, and not just from the top to the bottom, and adequately documenting that process.
We have established a company-wide policy concerning our sales to direct customers for the purpose of complying with the Consent, which includes the adoption of various procedures to monitor and limit sales to direct customers in accordance with the terms of the Consent. These procedures include a governance process to escalate to appropriate management levels potential questions or concerns regarding compliance with the policy and timely resolution of such questions or concerns. In addition, compliance with the policy is monitored on a regular basis.
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We maintain DSAs with our U.S. pharmaceutical wholesalers, which account for nearly 100% of our gross U.S. revenues. Under the current terms of the DSAs, our wholesaler customers provide us with weekly information with respect to months on hand product-level inventories and the amount of out-movement of products. The three largest wholesalers currently account for approximately 78% of our gross U.S. revenues. The inventory information received from our wholesalers, together with our internal information, is used to estimate months on hand product level inventories at these wholesalers. We estimate months on hand product inventory levels for our U.S. business’s wholesaler customers other than the three largest wholesalers by extrapolating from the months on hand calculated for the three largest wholesalers. In contrast, our non-U.S. business has significantly more direct customers, limited information on direct customer product level inventory and corresponding out-movement information and the reliability of third-party demand information, where available, varies widely. Accordingly, we rely on a variety of methods to estimate months on hand product level inventories for these business units.
We believe the above-described procedures provide a reasonable basis to ensure compliance with the Consent.
Recently Issued Accounting Standards
For recently issued accounting standards, refer to “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data—Note 1. Accounting Policies and Recently Issued Accounting Standards.”
Critical Accounting Policies
The preparation of financial statements requires the use of estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses. Our critical accounting policies are those that significantly affect our financial condition and results of operations and require the most difficult, subjective or complex judgments, often because of the need to make estimates about the effect of matters that are inherently uncertain. Because of this uncertainty, actual results may vary from these estimates.
Revenue Recognition
Our accounting policy for revenue recognition has a substantial impact on reported results and relies on certain estimates. Revenue is recognized following a five-step model: (i) identify the customer contract; (ii) identify the contract’s performance obligation; (iii) determine the transaction price; (iv) allocate the transaction price to the performance obligation; and (v) recognize revenue when or as a performance obligation is satisfied. Revenue is also reduced for GTN sales adjustments discussed below, all of which involve significant estimates and judgment after considering legal interpretations of applicable laws and regulations, historical experience, payer channel mix (e.g. Medicare or Medicaid), current contract prices under applicable programs, unbilled claims and processing time lags and inventory levels in the distribution channel. Estimates are assessed each period and adjusted as required to revise information or actual experience.
The following categories of GTN adjustments involve significant estimates, judgments and information obtained from external sources. Refer to “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data—Note 2. Revenue” for further discussion and analysis of each significant category of GTN sales adjustments.
Charge-backs and cash discounts
Our U.S. business participates in programs with government entities, the most significant of which are the U.S. Department of Defense and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, and other parties, including covered entities under the 340B program, whereby pricing on products is extended below wholesaler list price to participating entities. These entities purchase products through wholesalers at the lower program price and the wholesalers then charge us the difference between their acquisition cost and the lower program price. Accounts receivable is reduced for the estimated amount of unprocessed charge-back claims attributable to a sale (typically within a two to four week time lag).
In the U.S. and certain other countries, customers are offered cash discounts as an incentive for prompt payment, generally approximating 2% of the invoiced sales price. Accounts receivable is reduced for the estimated amount of cash discount at the time of sale and the discount is typically taken by the customer within one month.
Medicaid and Medicare rebates
Our U.S. business participates in state government Medicaid programs and other qualifying Federal and state government programs requiring discounts and rebates to participating state and local government entities. All discounts and rebates provided through these programs are included in our Medicaid rebate accrual. Medicaid rebates have also been extended to drugs used in managed Medicaid plans. The estimated amount of unpaid or unbilled rebates is presented as a liability.
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Rebates and discounts are offered to managed healthcare organizations in the U.S. managing prescription drug programs and Medicare Advantage prescription drug plans covering the Medicare Part D drug benefit. We also pay a 70% point of service discount to the CMS when the Medicare Part D beneficiaries are in the coverage gap. The estimated amount of unpaid or unbilled rebates and discounts is presented as a liability.
Other rebates, returns, discounts and adjustments
Other GTN sales adjustments include sales returns and all other programs based on applicable laws and regulations for individual non-U.S. countries as well as rebates offered to managed healthcare organizations in the U.S. to a lesser extent. The non-U.S. programs include several different pricing schemes such as cost caps, volume discounts, outcome-based pricing schemes and pricing claw-backs that are based on sales of individual companies or an aggregation of all companies participating in a specific market. The estimated amount of unpaid or unbilled rebates and discounts is presented as a liability.
Estimated returns for established products are determined after considering historical experience and other factors including levels of inventory in the distribution channel, estimated shelf life, product recalls, product discontinuances, price changes of competitive products, introductions of generic products, introductions of competitive new products and lower demand following the loss of market exclusivity. Estimated returns for new products are determined after considering historical sales return experience of similar products, such as those within the same product line, similar therapeutic area and/or similar distribution model and estimated levels of inventory in the distribution channel and projected demand. The estimated amount for product returns is presented as a liability.
Use of information from external sources
Information from external sources is used to estimate GTN adjustments. Our estimate of inventory at the wholesalers is based on the projected prescription demand-based sales for our products and historical inventory experience, as well as our analysis of third-party information, including written and oral information obtained from certain wholesalers with respect to their inventory levels and sell-through to customers and third-party market research data, and our internal information. The inventory information received from wholesalers is a product of their recordkeeping process and excludes inventory held by intermediaries to whom they sell, such as retailers and hospitals.
We have also continued the practice of combining retail and mail prescription volume on a retail-equivalent basis. We use this methodology for internal demand forecasts. We also use information from external sources to identify prescription trends, patient demand and average selling prices. Our estimates are subject to inherent limitations of estimates that rely on third-party information, as certain third-party information was itself in the form of estimates, and reflect other limitations including lags between the date as of which third-party information is generated and the date on which we receive third-party information.
Acquisition and Intangible Assets Valuations
We make certain judgments to determine whether transactions should be accounted for as acquisitions of assets or as business combinations. If it is determined that substantially all of the fair value of gross assets acquired in a transaction is concentrated in a single asset (or a group of similar assets), the transaction is treated as an acquisition of assets. We evaluate the inputs, processes, and outputs associated with the acquired set of activities and assets. If the assets in a transaction include an input and a substantive process that together significantly contribute to the ability to create outputs, the transaction is treated as an acquisition of a business. Our assessments concluded that the Turning Point transaction was a business combination in 2022 and the MyoKardia transaction in 2020 was an asset acquisition.
We account for business combinations using the acquisition method of accounting, which requires that assets acquired and liabilities assumed generally be recorded at their fair values as of the acquisition date. Excess of consideration over the fair value of net assets acquired is recorded as goodwill. Estimating fair value requires us to make significant judgments and assumptions.
In transactions accounted for as acquisitions of assets, no goodwill is recorded and contingent consideration, such as payments upon achievement of various developmental, regulatory and commercial milestones, generally is not recognized at the acquisition date. In an asset acquisition, upfront payments allocated to IPRD projects at the acquisition date are expensed unless there is an alternative future use. In addition, product development milestones are expensed upon achievement.
We have identifiable intangible assets that are measured at their respective fair values as of the acquisition date. Generally, we engage an independent third-party valuation firm to assist in determining the fair values of these assets as of the acquisition date. The fair value of these assets is estimated using discounted cash flow models. These models required the use of the following significant estimates and assumptions among others:
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•Identification of product candidates with sufficient substance requiring separate recognition;
•Estimates of revenues and operating profits related to commercial products or product candidates;
•Eligible patients, pricing and market share used in estimating future revenues;
•Probability of success for unapproved product candidates and additional indications for commercial products;
•Resources required to complete the development and approval of product candidates;
•Timing of regulatory approvals and exclusivity;
•Appropriate discount rate by products;
•Market participant income tax rates; and
•Allocation of expected synergies to products.
We believe the fair value used to record intangible assets acquired are based upon reasonable estimates and assumptions considering the facts and circumstances as of the acquisition date.
Impairment and Amortization of Long-lived Assets, including Intangible Assets
Long-lived assets include intangible assets and property, plant and equipment and are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the assets may not be recoverable or at least annually for IPRD. Intangible assets are highly vulnerable to impairment charges, particularly newly acquired assets for recently launched products or IPRD. These assets are initially measured at fair value and therefore any reduction in expectations used in the valuations could potentially lead to impairment. Some of the more common potential risks leading to impairment include changes in competitive landscape, earlier than expected loss of market exclusivity, pricing reductions, adverse regulatory changes or clinical study results, delay or failure to obtain regulatory approval for initial or follow on indications and unanticipated development costs, inability to achieve expected synergies resulting from cost savings and avoidance, higher operating costs, changes in tax laws and other macro-economic changes. The complexity in estimating the fair value of intangible assets in connection with an impairment test is similar to the initial valuation. If the carrying value of long-lived assets exceeds its fair value, then the asset is written-down to its fair value. Expectations of future cash flows are subject to change based upon the near and long-term production volumes and margins generated by the asset as well as any potential alternative future use. The estimated useful lives of long-lived assets is subjective and requires significant judgment regarding patent lives, future plans and external market factors. Long-lived assets are also periodically reviewed for changes in facts or circumstances resulting in a reduction to the estimated useful life of the asset, requiring the acceleration of depreciation or amortization. Impairment charges included in Cost of products sold and Research and development expense were $101 million in 2022, $1.2 billion in 2021 and $1.1 billion in 2020. Refer to “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data—Note 15. Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets” for further discussion and analysis of these impairment charges.
Income Taxes
Valuation allowances are recognized to reduce deferred tax assets when it is more likely than not that a tax benefit will not be realized. The assessment of whether or not a valuation allowance is required often requires significant judgment including long-range forecasts of future taxable income and evaluation of tax planning initiatives. Adjustments to the deferred tax valuation allowances are made to earnings in the period when such assessments are made. Our deferred tax assets were $4.1 billion at December 31, 2022 (net of valuation allowance of $873 million) and $2.7 billion at December 31, 2021 (net of valuation allowance of $1.1 billion).
The U.S. federal net operating loss carryforwards were $709 million at December 31, 2022. These carryforwards were acquired as a result of certain acquisitions and are subject to limitations under Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code. The net operating loss carryforwards expire in varying amounts beginning in 2023. The foreign and state net operating loss carryforwards expire in varying amounts beginning in 2023 (certain amounts have unlimited lives).
Prior to the Mead Johnson split-off in 2009, the following transactions occurred: (i) an internal spin-off of Mead Johnson shares while still owned by us; (ii) conversion of Mead Johnson Class B shares to Class A shares; and (iii) conversion of Mead Johnson & Company to a limited liability company. These transactions as well as the split-off of Mead Johnson through the exchange offer should qualify as tax-exempt transactions under the Internal Revenue Code based upon a private letter ruling received from the Internal Revenue Service related to the conversion of Mead Johnson Class B shares to Class A shares, and outside legal opinions.
Certain assumptions, representations and covenants by Mead Johnson were relied upon regarding the future conduct of its business and other matters which could affect the tax treatment of the exchange. For example, the current tax law generally creates a presumption that the exchange would be taxable to us, if Mead Johnson or its shareholders were to engage in transactions that result in a 50% or greater change in its stock ownership during a four year period beginning two years before the exchange offer, unless it is established that the exchange offer were not part of a plan or series of related transactions to effect such a change in ownership. If the internal spin-off or exchange offer were determined not to qualify as a tax exempt transaction, the transaction could be subject to tax as if the exchange was a taxable sale by us at market value.
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In addition, a negative basis or excess loss account (“ELA”) existed in our investment in stock of Mead Johnson prior to these transactions. We received an opinion from outside legal counsel to the effect that it is more likely than not that we eliminated the ELA as part of these transactions and do not have taxable income with respect to the ELA. The tax law in this area is complex and it is possible that even if the internal spin-off and the exchange offer is tax exempt under the Internal Revenue Code, the Internal Revenue Service could assert that we have additional taxable income for the period with respect to the ELA. We could be exposed to additional taxes if this were to occur. Based upon our understanding of the Internal Revenue Code and opinion from outside legal counsel, a tax reserve of $244 million was established reducing the gain on disposal of Mead Johnson included in discontinued operations in 2009. In December 2022, we have determined this position to be effectively settled and have released the related reserves.
We agreed to certain tax related indemnities with Mead Johnson as set forth in the tax sharing agreement, including certain taxes related to its business prior to the completion of the initial public offering and created as part of the restructuring to facilitate the IPO. Mead Johnson has also agreed to indemnify us for potential tax effects resulting from the breach of certain representations discussed above as well as certain transactions related to the acquisition of Mead Johnson’s stock or assets.
Liabilities are established for possible assessments by tax authorities resulting from known tax exposures including, but not limited to, transfer pricing matters, tax credits and deductibility of certain expenses. Such liabilities represent a reasonable provision for taxes ultimately expected to be paid and may need to be adjusted over time as more information becomes known.
For discussions on income taxes, refer to “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data—Note 1. Accounting Policies and Recently Issued Accounting Standards—Income Taxes” and “—Note 7. Income Taxes.”
Contingencies
In the normal course of business, we are subject to contingencies, such as legal proceedings and claims arising out of our business, that cover a wide range of matters, including, among others, government investigations, shareholder lawsuits, product and environmental liability, contractual claims and tax matters. We recognize accruals for such contingencies when it is probable that a liability will be incurred and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated. These estimates are subject to uncertainties that are difficult to predict and, as such, actual results could vary from these estimates.
For discussions on contingencies, refer to “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data—Note 1. Accounting Policies and Recently Issued Accounting Standards—Contingencies,” “—Note 7. Income Taxes” and “—Note 20. Legal Proceedings and Contingencies.”
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Product and Pipeline Developments
Our R&D programs are managed on a portfolio basis from early discovery through late-stage development and include a balance of early-stage and late-stage programs to support future growth. Our late stage R&D programs in Phase III development include both investigational compounds for initial indications and additional indications or formulations for marketed products. Spending on these programs represents approximately 40% of our annual R&D expenses in the last three years. Opdivo was the only investigational compound or marketed product that represented greater than 10% of our R&D expenses in the last three years. Our late-stage development programs could potentially have an impact on our revenue and earnings within the next few years if regulatory approvals are obtained and products are successfully commercialized. The following are the late-stage new indication developments in our marketed products, as well as developments in our late-stage pipeline through February 2, 2023:
| Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 | Column 4 |
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| Opdivo | Bladder | April 2022 | Announced EC approval of Opdivo for the adjuvant treatment of adults with muscle-invasive urothelial carcinoma with tumor cell PD-LI expression 1% who are at risk of recurrence after undergoing radical resection. The approval is based on results from the Phase III CheckMate -274 trial. |
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| March 2022 | Ono, our alliance partner for Opdivo in Japan, announced that the Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare approved Opdivo for the adjuvant treatment of urothelial carcinoma, for partial change in approved items of the manufacturing and marketing approval. The approval is based on results from the Phase III CheckMate-274 (ONO-4538-33) trial. | ||
| ESCC | May 2022 | Ono, our alliance partner for Opdivo in Japan, announced that Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare approved Opdivo in combination with fluoropyrimidine- and platinum- containing chemotherapy for the first-line treatment for adult patients with previously untreated unresectable advanced or metastatic ESCC with PD-L1 expression 1%, as well as in the all-randomized population. The approval is based on the Phase III CheckMate -648 trial (ONO-4538-50/CA209648). | |
| May 2022 | Announced FDA approval of Opdivo in combination with fluoropyrimidine- and platinum- containing chemotherapy as a first-line treatment for adult patients with unresectable advanced or metastatic ESCC regardless of PD-L1 status. The approval is based on the Phase III CheckMate -648 trial. | ||
| April 2022 | Announced EC approval of Opdivo in combination with fluoropyrimidine- and platinum-based chemotherapy for the first-line treatment of adult patients with unresectable advanced, recurrent, or metastatic ESCC with PD-L1 expression 1%. The approval is based on results from the Phase III CheckMate -648 trial. | ||
| Melanoma | October 2022 | Announced that results from the Phase III CheckMate -76K trial evaluating Opdivo in the adjuvant setting in patients with completely resected stage IIB or IIC melanoma demonstrated a statistically significant and clinically meaningful benefit in recurrence-free survival and the risk of recurrence or death was reduced by 58% versus placebo. No new safety signals were observed. | |
| March 2022 | Announced that the Phase III PIVOT IO-001 trial did not meet the primary endpoints of progression-free survival (PFS) and objective response rate (ORR) in patients with previously untreated unresectable or metastatic melanoma who were treated with bempegaldesleukin in combination with Opdivo compared to Opdivo monotherapy. The DMC notified the companies that the third primary endpoint of overall survival (OS) did not meet statistical significance at the first interim analysis. The trial was conducted in collaboration with Nektar. The trial will be unblinded and no additional analyses for the OS endpoint will be performed. Based on subsequent results from pre-planned analyses of two late-stage clinical studies in RCC and bladder cancer, coupled with the results of PIVOT IO-001 noted above, BMS and Nektar have jointly decided to end the global clinical development program for bempegaldesleukin in combination with Opdivo. |
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| Product | Indication | Date | Developments |
| Opdivo | NSCLC | April 2022 | Ono, our alliance partner for Opdivo in Japan, announced that the companies have submitted the supplemental Japanese NDA to Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency for Opdivo to expand its use as a neoadjuvant treatment of resectable NSCLC in combination with chemotherapy for a partial change in approved items of the manufacturing and marketing approval in Japan. The application is based on the Phase III CheckMate -816 study. |
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| April 2022 | Announced results from the Phase III CheckMate-816 trial which showed that neoadjuvant treatment with Opdivo in combination with chemotherapy significantly improved event-free survival, a primary endpoint, compared to chemotherapy alone in patients with resectable NSCLC. Opdivo in combination with chemotherapy reduced the risk of disease recurrence, progression or death by 37%, and demonstrated favorable early overall survival trend. | ||
| March 2022 | Announced that the EMA validated the Type II Variation application for Opdivo in combination with chemotherapy for the neoadjuvant treatment of patients with resectable stage IB to IIIA NSCLC. The application is based on results from the Phase III CheckMate-816 trial. | ||
| March 2022 | Announced FDA approval of Opdivo in combination with platinum-doublet chemotherapy for the treatment of adult patients with resectable NSCLC in the neoadjuvant setting. The approval is based on the Phase III CheckMate-816 trial. | ||
| RCC | April 2022 | Announced, with our alliance partner Nektar, that based on results from pre-planned analysis of two late-stage clinical studies of bempegaldesleukin in combination with Opdivo in RCC and bladder cancer, to jointly end the global clinical development program for bempegaldesleukin in combination with Opdivo. These studies and all other ongoing studies in the program will be discontinued. | |
| February 2022 | Announced two-year follow-up results from analysis of the Phase III CheckMate-9ER trial, demonstrating sustained survival, response rate benefits, and health-related quality of life improvements, with the combination of Opdivo and Cabometyx* versus sunitinib in the first-line treatment of advanced RCC. |
| Opdivo + Yervoy | RCC | July 2022 | Announced that Part A of the Phase III CheckMate -914 trial, evaluating Opdivo plus Yervoy as an adjuvant treatment for patients with localized RCC who have undergone full or partial removal of the kidney and who are at moderate or high risk of relapse, did not meet the primary endpoint of disease-free survival. The safety profile was consistent with previously reported studies of the Opdivo plus Yervoy combination in solid tumors. |
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| NSCLC | June 2022 | Announced five-year follow up results from Part I of the Phase III CheckMate -227 trial demonstrating long-term, durable survival outcomes with Opdivo plus Yervoy in first-line treatment of patients with metastatic NSCLC regardless of PD-L1 expression levels. In the primary endpoint population, the combination nearly doubled overall survival rate compared to chemotherapy. | |
| June 2022 | Announced three-year follow up results from the Phase III CheckMate -9LA trial demonstrating long-term, durable survival benefits with Opdivo plus Yervoy with two cycles of chemotherapy compared to four cycles of chemotherapy in patients with previously untreated metastatic NSCLC regardless of PD-L1 expression and histology. | ||
| Bladder | May 2022 | Announced that results from Phase III CheckMate -901 trial, comparing Opdivo plus Yervoy to standard-of-care chemotherapy as a first-line treatment for patients with untreated unresectable or metastatic urothelial carcinoma, who are ineligible for cisplatin based chemotherapy, did not meet the primary endpoint of overall survival in patients whose tumor cells express PD-L1 1% at final analysis. The trial is continuing to assess other primary and secondary endpoints, no new safety signals were observed at the time of analysis. | |
| ESCC | May 2022 | Ono, our alliance partner for Opdivo plus Yervoy in Japan, announced that Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare approved Opdivo in combination with fluoropyrimidine- and platinum- containing chemotherapy for the first-line treatment for adult patients with previously untreated unresectable advanced or metastatic ESCC with PD-L1 expression ≥1%, as well as in the all-randomized population. The approval is based on the Phase III CheckMate -648 trial. | |
| May 2022 | Announced FDA approval of Opdivo plus Yervoy as a first-line treatment for adult patients with unresectable advanced or metastatic ESCC regardless of PD-L1 status. The approval is based on the Phase III CheckMate -648 trial. | ||
| April 2022 | Announced EC approval of Opdivo plus Yervoy for the first-line treatment of adult patients with unresectable advanced, recurrent or metastatic ESCC with tumor cell PD-L1 expression 1%. The approval is based on results from the Phase III CheckMate -648 trial. |
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| Product | Indication | Date | Developments |
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| Orencia | COVID-19 | June 2022 | Announced that initial results from the Phase III Accelerating COVID-19 Therapeutic Interventions and Vaccines (ACTIV-1) immune modulators clinical trial sponsored by the National Institutes of Health showed a strong, but not statistically significant improvement in the primary endpoint of time to recovery as measured by day of hospital discharge. Analyses of the secondary endpoints, including mortality and clinical status, demonstrated Orencia reduced participants' risk of death and improved their clinical status at 28 days after entering the study when compared with placebo. |
| Reblozyl | Beta Thalassemia | January 2023 | Announced that the Committee for Medicinal Product for Human Use (CHMP) of the European Medicines Agency (EMA) has recommended approval of Reblozyl as a treatment for adult patients with anemia associated with non-transfusion-dependent (NTD) beta thalassemia. |
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| June 2022 | Announced the withdrawal of the sBLA for Reblozyl for the treatment of anemia in adults with non-transfusion dependent beta thalassemia. We could not appropriately address the FDA's questions about the benefit-risk profile of Reblozyl in this patient population based on the current dataset from the Phase II BEYOND trial. | ||
| MDS | October 2022 | Announced that results from the Phase III COMMANDS trial evaluating Reblozyl met its primary endpoint, demonstrating a highly statistically significant and clinical meaningful improvement in red blood cell transfusion independence with concurrent hemoglobin increase in the first-line treatment of adult patients with very low-, low- or intermediate-risk MDS who require red blood cell transfusions. |
| Abecma | Multiple Myeloma | August 2022 | Announced with our alliance partner, 2seventy bio, Inc., positive topline results from the Phase III KarMMa-3 trial evaluating Abecma compared to standard combination regimens in adults with multiple myeloma that is relapsed and refractory after two to four prior lines of therapy and refractory to the last regimen showing Abecma significantly improves progression-free survival. Treatment with Abecma also showed an improvement in the key secondary endpoint of overall response rate compared to standard regimens. |
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| January 2022 | Announced Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare approval of Abecma for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma, who have received at least three prior therapies, including an immunomodulatory agent, a proteasome inhibitor and an anti-CD38 antibody, and have either experienced disease progression on the last therapy or relapse after the last therapy. The approval is based on results from the Phase II BB2121-MM-001 and Phase I CRB-401 trials. |
| Zeposia | MS | October 2022 | Announced retrospective analysis from the ongoing Phase III DAYBREAK open-label extension trial of Zeposia in relapsing MS showed that more than 92% of participants mounted a serologic response to COVID-19 following vaccination, with 10% COVID-19-related adverse events in vaccinated participants, all non-serious. Post hoc analyses from the Phase III DAYBREAK and RADIANCE trials demonstrated a greater proportion of patients treated with Zeposia versus interferon beta-1a had a lower annualized rate of brain volume loss. |
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| UC | October 2022 | Announced post hoc analyses from the Phase III True North study evaluating the duration of response following continuous Zeposia treatment for up to one year and following treatment interruption in patients with moderately to severely active UC. After achieving a clinical response at the end of the induction period, 86.1% of patients who remained on Zeposia showed no disease relapse at week 52. Disease control was maintained for up to eight weeks in patients who switched to placebo after initial response. |
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| Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 | Column 4 |
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| Product | Indication | Date | Developments |
| Breyanzi | Lymphoma | January 2023 | Announced positive topline results from the Phase II portion of the TRANSCEND CLL 004, a Phase I/II, open-label, single-arm, multicenter study evaluating Breyanzi in adults with relapsed or refractory chronic lymphocytic leukemia or small lymphocytic lymphoma. The study met the primary endpoint of complete response rate compared to historical control. |
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| December 2022 | Announced Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare approval of Breyanzi for use in the second-line treatment of relapsed or refractory large B-cell lymphoma, regardless of whether autologous hematopoietic stem-cell transplantation is intended. The approval is based on the results of clinical trials in patients with relapsed or refractory aggressive B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma after first-line therapy, including global Phase III clinical trials (JCAR017-BCM-003) in patients intended for autologous hematopoietic stem-cell transplantation, Phase II clinical trials (017006) in the United States (U.S.) in patients not intended for autologous hematopoietic stem-cell transplantation, and cohort 2 of Phase II clinical trials (JCAR017-BCM-001) in Europe and Japan. | ||
| June 2022 | Announced FDA approval of Breyanzi for the second-line treatment of adult patients with large B-cell lymphoma, including diffuse large B-cell lymphoma not otherwise specified high-grade B-cell lymphoma, primary mediastinal large B-cell lymphoma and follicular lymphoma grade 3B who have: refractory disease to first line chemoimmunotherapy or relapsed within 12 months of first-line chemoimmunotherapy; or refractory disease to first-line chemoimmunotherapy or relapse after first-line chemoimmunotherapy and are not eligible for hematopoietic stem cell transplant due to comorbidities or age. The approval is based on results from the Phase II PILOT and Phase III TRANSFORM trials. | ||
| June 2022 | Announced that the EMA validated its Type II Variation application for extension of the indication for Breyanzi in second-line treatment of adult patients with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, high grade B-cell lymphoma, primary mediastinal large B-cell lymphoma and follicular lymphoma grade 3B, who are refractory or have relapsed within 12 months of initial therapy and are candidates for hematopoietic stem cell transplant. The application is based on the Phase III TRANSFORM study. | ||
| April 2022 | Announced EC approval of Breyanzi for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, primary mediastinal large B-cell lymphoma, and follicular lymphoma grade 3B after two or more lines of systemic therapy. The approval is based on results from the TRANSCEND WORLD and TRANSCEND NHL 001 trials. |
| Opdualag | Melanoma | September 2022 | Announced EC approval of the fixed-dose combination of Opdualag for the first-line treatment of advanced unresectable or metastatic melanoma in adults and adolescents 12 years of age and older with tumor cell PD-L1 expression 1%. The approval is based on results from the Phase II/III RELATIVITY -047 trial. |
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| March 2022 | Announced FDA approval of Opdualag (nivolumab and relatlimab-rmbw), a fixed-dose combination of nivolumab and relatlimab, a novel LAG-3 inhibitor, for the treatment of adult and pediatric patients 12 years of age or older with unresectable or metastatic melanoma. The approval is based on results from the Phase II/III RELATIVITY-047 trial. |
| Camzyos (mavacamten) | Obstructive HCM | October 2022 | Announced that the FDA accepted the supplemental NDA for Camzyos for an expanded indication to reduce the need for septal reduction therapy. The FDA has set a target action date of June 16, 2023. The supplemental NDA is based on results from the Phase III VALOR-HCM trial. |
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| April 2022 | Announced FDA approval of Camzyos for the treatment of adults with symptomatic New York Heart Association class II-III obstructive HCM to improve functional capacity and symptoms. The approval is based on results from the Phase III EXPLORER-HCM trial. | ||
| April 2022 | Announced that interim results from the EXPLORER-LTE cohort of the MAVA-LTE trial in patients with symptomatic obstructive HCM showed sustained improvements in cardiovascular function and patient symptoms at 48 and 84 weeks, no new safety signals were observed. |
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| Sotyktu | Plaque Psoriasis | January 2023 | The CHMP of the EMA has recommended the approval of Sotyktu for the treatment of adults with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis. The CHMP recommendation will now be reviewed by the EC which has the authority to approve medicines of the EC. |
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| September 2022 | Announced Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare approval of Sotyktu for treatment of plaque psoriasis, generalized pustular psoriasis, or erythrodermic psoriasis, for patients who have had an inadequate response to conventional therapies. The approval is based on the results from the Phase III POETYK PSO-1 trial. | ||
| September 2022 | Announced FDA approval of Sotyktu for the treatment of adults with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis who are candidates for systemic therapy or phototherapy. The approval is based on results from the Phase III POETYK PSO-1 and POETYK PSO-2 clinical trials. | ||
| September 2022 | Announced two-year results from the POETYK PSO long-term extension trial demonstrating that clinical efficacy was maintained with continuous Sotyktu treatment in adult patients with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis. | ||
| SLE | June 2022 | Announced results from the Phase II PAISLEY trial that showed statistically significant efficacy at the primary endpoint of SLE Responder Index-4 responses at week 32 among patients with moderate-to-severe SLE who were treated with Sotyktu versus placebo. Secondary endpoints demonstrated clinically meaningful improvements at week 48. The safety profile of Sotyktu was consistent with previously reported studies in patients with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis with no new safety signals observed. Data demonstrated favorable risk-benefit profile supportive of progressing into Phase III. |
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Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This 2022 Form 10-K (including documents incorporated by reference) and other written and oral statements we make from time to time contain certain “forward-looking” statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act, and Section 21E of the Exchange Act. You can identify these forward-looking statements by the fact they use words such as “should,” “could,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “target,” “may,” “project,” “guidance,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “will” and other words and terms of similar meaning and expression in connection with any discussion of future operating or financial performance. One can also identify forward-looking statements by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. Such forward-looking statements are based on our current expectations and projections about our future financial results, goals, plans and objectives and involve inherent risks, assumptions and uncertainties, including internal or external factors that could delay, divert or change any of them in the next several years, and could cause our future financial results, goals, plans and objectives to differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, the statements. These statements are likely to relate to, among other things, our goals, plans and objectives regarding our financial position, results of operations, cash flows, market position, product development, product approvals, sales efforts, expenses, performance or results of current and anticipated products, our business development strategy and in relation to our ability to realize the projected benefits of our acquisitions of Celgene, MyoKardia, and Turning Point, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our operations and the development and commercialization of our products, potential laws and regulations to lower drug prices, market actions taken by private and government payers to manage drug utilization and contain costs, the expiration of patents or data protection on certain products, including assumptions about our ability to retain marketing exclusivity of certain products, and the outcome of contingencies such as legal proceedings and financial results. No forward-looking statement can be guaranteed. We have included important factors in the cautionary statements included in this 2022 Form 10-K, particularly under “Item 1A. Risk Factors,” that we believe could cause actual results to differ materially from any forward-looking statement.
Although we believe that we have been prudent in our plans and assumptions, no assurance can be given that any goal or plan set forth in forward-looking statements can be achieved and readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such statements, which speak only as of the date made. Additional risks that we may currently deem immaterial or that are not presently known to us could also cause the forward-looking events discussed in this 2022 Form 10-K not to occur. Except as otherwise required by applicable law, we undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, changed circumstances or otherwise after the date of this 2022 Form 10-K.
FY 2021 10-K MD&A
SEC filing source: 0000014272-22-000051.
Item 7. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS.
Management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations is provided as a supplement to and should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and related notes included elsewhere in this 2021 Form 10-K to enhance the understanding of our results of operations, financial condition and cash flows.
The comparison of 2020 to 2019 results has been omitted from this Form 10-K and is incorporated by reference from our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020—“Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” filed on February 10, 2021.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Bristol-Myers Squibb Company is a global biopharmaceutical company whose mission is to discover, develop and deliver innovative medicines that help patients prevail over serious diseases. Refer to the Summary of Abbreviated Terms at the end of this 2021 Form 10-K for terms used throughout the document.
In 2021, we obtained more than 20 approvals for new medicines and additional indications and formulations of currently marketed medicines in major markets (the U.S., EU and Japan), including regulatory approvals of Breyanzi and Abecma in hematology malignancies, the first approvals of our cell therapy portfolio. In support of our continued investment in our cell therapy portfolio, we are expanding our manufacturing capabilities through the construction of new state-of-the-art cell therapy manufacturing facilities in Devens, Massachusetts, and Leiden, Netherlands. We continue to see momentum in our immuno-oncology portfolio with additional approvals for both Opdivo and Opdivo+Yervoy in various indications (e.g. adjuvant bladder, gastric cancer, gastroesophageal junction cancer, esophageal adenocarcinoma and RCC) and the return to growth of Opdivo. Our portfolio in immunology has expanded with the FDA approval of Zeposia for the treatment of adults with moderately to severely active UC and we have an important opportunity for deucravacitinib, our TYK2 inhibitor, for the treatment of psoriasis and other immune-mediated diseases. We bolstered our leading cardiovascular franchise by adding mavacamten with the acquisition of MyoKardia in 2020. In 2021, the FDA accepted the NDA for mavacamten for patients with symptomatic obstructive HCM and assigned a revised PDUFA goal date of April 28, 2022.
In 2021, our revenues increased 9%, due to Eliquis, Opdivo/Yervoy, our recently launched new products, Revlimid and foreign exchange. The GAAP EPS of $3.12 in 2021 as compared to the GAAP loss per share of $3.99 in 2020 was primarily due to (i) IPRD and other charges resulting from the MyoKardia asset acquisition in 2020, (ii) other specified items including lower unwinding of inventory purchase price adjustments and other income related to equity investments and contingent value rights and (iii) internal transfers of certain intangible and other assets to streamline our legal entity structure subsequent to the Celgene acquisition resulting in a tax benefit in 2021 and a tax charge in 2020. After adjusting for specified items, non-GAAP EPS increased $1.07 due to higher revenues, partially offset by higher expenses to support product launches and the overall portfolio.
Highlights
The following table summarizes our financial information:
| Year Ended December 31, | ||||||
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| Dollars in Millions, except per share data | 2021 | 2020 | ||||
| Total Revenues | $ | 46,385 | $ | 42,518 | ||
| Diluted Earnings/(Loss) Per Share | ||||||
| GAAP | $ | 3.12 | $ | (3.99) | ||
| Non-GAAP | 7.51 | 6.44 |
Our non-GAAP financial measures, including non-GAAP earnings and related EPS information, are adjusted to exclude specified items that represent certain costs, expenses, gains and losses and other items impacting the comparability of financial results. For a detailed listing of all specified items and further information and reconciliations of non-GAAP financial measures refer to “—Non-GAAP Financial Measures.”
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Economic and Market Factors
COVID-19
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, international, federal, state and local public health and governmental authorities have taken, and continue to take, a number of actions to limit the spread of COVID-19 and address related disruptions in the U.S. and global economy. While we continue to experience impacts on revenues from COVID-19 primarily due to lower new patient starts and patient visits, the pandemic has not significantly impacted our results of operations. The situation remains dynamic and it is difficult to reasonably assess or predict the full extent of the negative impact that the COVID-19 pandemic may have on our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows. The future financial and operational impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on BMS will depend on future developments such as the ultimate duration and the severity of the spread of COVID-19 and any variant strains in the U.S. and globally, the effectiveness and outreach of vaccines, the effectiveness of federal, state, local and international government's mitigation actions, the pandemic's impact on the U.S. and global economies, changes in the behavior of patients and medical professionals and the timing for resumption to our normal operations, as well as developments affecting healthcare and the delivery of medicines to patients. See “Part I—Item 1A. Risk Factors—General Risks—The COVID-19 pandemic is affecting our business and could have a material adverse effect on us.”
As the COVID-19 pandemic affected global healthcare systems as well as major economic and financial markets, we adopted several procedures focused on ensuring the continued supply of our medicines to our patients and protecting the health, wellbeing and safety of our workforce:
Workplace and Community
•We are maintaining our steadfast commitment to protecting our workforce, communities and patients, and ensuring the continued supply of life-saving medicines.
•As a science-based company, we have a social responsibility to help reduce the spread of the virus. Vaccinations are required for generally all of our employees in the U.S. and Puerto Rico subject to any local regulations which limit or restrict vaccine mandates, and we are encouraged that as of January 5, 2022 approximately 99% of our employees in these regions are vaccinated against COVID-19. Requests for medical or religious accommodations are also considered on an individual basis. Although local regulations and conditions in other ex-U.S. jurisdictions may limit or restrict vaccine mandates, we are committed to implementing similar requirements in other markets wherever possible.
•As we return workers to the office, we will continue to assess the need to require weekly asymptomatic testing, mask wearing, and physical distancing of all colleagues onsite at our facilities in the U.S. and Puerto Rico. We also keep our workforce safe by conducting regular deep cleaning of our sites.
•Our manufacturing sites have remained open throughout the pandemic supported by on site personnel. We have taken a thoughtful and phased approach to bringing the rest of our workforce back to our 195 plus sites around the world, guided by the following principles:
◦Serving the needs of our patients and customers
◦Prioritizing health and safety
◦Following medical advice and government direction
◦Leading with compassion and flexibility
◦Modeling key learnings
•No single approach fits for every site or market – our timelines and circumstances have varied across the globe. We are monitoring local conditions and government direction closely and adjusting our plans as appropriate.
Supply of Our Medicines and Support to Patients, Physicians and Advocacy Groups
•An important element of keeping our promise to patients, their families and our healthcare providers is to ensure that our supply chain is robust and carefully managed. Our clinical and commercial supply chain teams have proactively used mitigation plans to ensure our products reach our markets, clinical sites and patients over the past months. Thanks to these efforts, we have not seen any significant disruptions in our clinical or commercial supply chain due to the pandemic.
•We recognize this remains a challenging time for everyone, and we know patients may be facing additional hardships. Our existing patient support programs are available to help eligible patients in the U.S. who have been prescribed a Bristol Myers Squibb medicine and have lost employment and health insurance due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Under these programs, eligible patients are provided certain Bristol Myers Squibb medicines for free.
•All of our U.S. and Puerto Rico personnel are currently required to be vaccinated to interact with customers, vendors and people at our clinical trial sites. We are also continuing to employ remote interactions as appropriate to ensure continued support for healthcare professionals, patient care, and access to our medicines across our global markets.
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Our Clinical Trials and Research
•We are working with health authorities and investigators to protect our trial participants and personnel at BMS and our clinical trial sites, while ensuring regulatory compliance and the integrity of our science.
•We have provided clinical trial investigators with overarching principles and guidance regarding the conduct of BMS clinical trials worldwide in light of COVID-19, and are taking into account guidance from health authorities, where applicable.
Governmental Actions
Our products continue to be subject to increasing pressures across the portfolio from pharmaceutical market access and pricing controls and discounting, changes to tax and importation laws and other restrictions in the U.S., the EU and other regions around the world that result in lower prices, lower reimbursement rates and smaller populations for whom payers will reimburse, which can negatively impact our results of operations (including intangible asset impairment charges), operating cash flow, liquidity and financial flexibility. For example, Congress is currently considering a number of different proposals that would potentially: (i) allow the government to set or negotiate prices for prescription drugs, including benchmarking those prices to prices paid in other countries, (ii) penalize manufacturers for price increases beyond inflationary measures, (iii) redesign the Part D benefit with new out of pocket limits for patients and new mandated discounts for manufacturers, and (iv) change U.S. income tax laws resulting in an increase to our income tax expense, including through increased taxation of our international operations. The outcome of these Congressional actions remains highly uncertain. In addition, the OECD recently reached agreement on a global minimum tax pursuant to which countries are expected to implement changes to their tax laws and updates to international tax treaties. See risk factor on the Company’s risk factors on these items included under “Part I—Item 1A. Risk Factors—Product, Industry and Operational Risks—Increased pricing pressure and other restrictions in the U.S. and abroad continue to negatively affect our revenues and profit margins” and “—Changes to tax regulations could negatively impact our earnings.”
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Significant Product and Pipeline Approvals
The following is a summary of the significant approvals received in 2021:
| Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 |
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| Product | Date | Approval |
| Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 |
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| Orencia | December 2021 | FDA approval of Orencia for the prevention, of aGvHD, in combination with a calcineurin inhibitor and methotrexate, in adults and pediatric patients two years of age and older undergoing hematopoietic stem cell transplantation from a matched or one allele-mismatched unrelated donor. |
| Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 |
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| Opdivo | December 2021 | Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare approval of Opdivo for the treatment of cancer of unknown primary. |
| Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Opdivo | November 2021 | Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare approval of Opdivo for the first-line treatment of unresectable advanced or recurrent gastric cancer in combination with chemotherapy. |
| Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Opdivo | November 2021 | Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare approval of Opdivo for the adjuvant treatment of esophageal cancer. |
| Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Zeposia | November 2021 | EC approval for Zeposia for the treatment of adults with moderately to severely active UC. |
| Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Opdivo | October 2021 | EC approval of Opdivo in combination with fluoropyrimidine- and platinum-based combination chemotherapy for the first-line treatment of adult patients with HER2-negative advanced or metastatic gastric, gastroesophageal junction, or esophageal adenocarcinoma whose tumors express PD-L1 with a combined positive score ≥ 5. |
| Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 |
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| Opdivo | September 2021 | Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare approval of Opdivo for first line gastric cancer and adjuvant esophageal cancer. |
| Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 |
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| Opdivo | August 2021 | Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare approval of Opdivo for the treatment of pediatric patients with recurrent or refractory classical Hodgkin lymphoma. |
| Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Opdivo | August 2021 | Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare approval of the combination therapy Opdivo and CABOMETYX* for the treatment of unresectable or metastatic RCC. |
| Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Opdivo | August 2021 | FDA approval of Opdivo for the adjuvant treatment of patients with urothelial carcinoma who are at high risk of recurrence after undergoing radical resection, regardless of prior neoadjuvant chemotherapy, nodal involvement or PD-L1 status. |
| Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 |
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| Abecma | August 2021 | EC approval for Abecma for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed and refractory multiple myeloma, who have received at least three prior therapies, including an immunomodulatory agent, a proteasome inhibitor and an anti-CD38 antibody and have demonstrated disease progression on the last therapy. |
| Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 |
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| Opdivo | July 2021 | EC approval of Opdivo for the adjuvant treatment of adult patients with esophageal or gastroesophageal junction cancer who have residual pathologic disease following prior neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy. |
| Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Opdivo+Yervoy | June 2021 | EC approval of Opdivo plus Yervoy for the treatment of adult patients with mismatch repair deficient or microsatellite instability-high metastatic CRC after prior fluoropyrimidine-based combination chemotherapy. |
| Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Onureg | June 2021 | EC approval of Onureg as a maintenance therapy in adult patients with AML who achieved complete remission or complete remission with incomplete blood count recovery following induction therapy with or without consolidation treatment and who are not candidates for, including those who choose not to proceed to, hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. |
| Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 |
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| Opdivo+Yervoy | June 2021 | EC approval of Opdivo plus Yervoy for the first-line treatment of adults with unresectable malignant pleural mesothelioma. |
| Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 |
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| Zeposia | May 2021 | FDA approval of Zeposia for the treatment of adults with moderately to severely active UC. |
| Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Opdivo+Yervoy | May 2021 | Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare approval of Opdivo and Yervoy in combination therapy for the first-line treatment of unresectable advanced or recurrent malignant pleural mesothelioma. |
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| Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 |
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| Product | Date | Approval |
| Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 |
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| Opdivo | May 2021 | FDA approval of Opdivo for the adjuvant treatment of patients with completely resected esophageal or gastroesophageal junction cancer with residual pathologic disease after neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy. |
| Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Opdivo | April 2021 | FDA approval of Opdivo in combination with chemotherapy for patients with advanced or metastatic gastric cancer, gastroesophageal junction cancer, and esophageal adenocarcinoma, regardless of PD-L1 expression status. |
| Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 |
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| Opdivo | April 2021 | EC approval of Opdivo in combination with CABOMETYX* for the first-line treatment of patients with advanced RCC. |
| Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 |
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| Abecma | March 2021 | FDA approval of Abecma for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma after four or more prior lines of therapy, including an immunomodulatory agent, a proteasome inhibitor, and an anti-CD38 monoclonal antibody. |
| Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 |
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| Breyanzi | March 2021 | Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare approval of Breyanzi for the treatment of patients with relapsed or refractory large B-cell lymphoma and relapsed or refractory follicular lymphoma. |
| Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Inrebic | February 2021 | EC approval of Inrebic for the treatment of disease-related splenomegaly or symptoms in adult patients with primary myelofibrosis, post-polycythaemia vera myelofibrosis or post-essential thrombocythaemia myelofibrosis, who are Janus Associated Kinase inhibitor naïve or have been treated with ruxolitinib. |
| Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 |
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| Breyanzi | February 2021 | FDA approval of Breyanzi for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory large B-cell lymphoma after two or more lines of systemic therapy. |
| Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 |
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| Opdivo | January 2021 | FDA approval of Opdivo in combination with CABOMETYX* for the first-line treatment of patients with advanced RCC. |
The following is a summary of the significant approvals received in 2022:
•In January 2022, Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare approved Abecma for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma, who have received at least three prior therapies.
Refer to “—Product and Pipeline Developments” for all of the developments in our marketed products and late-stage pipeline in 2021 and in early 2022.
Strategy
Our principal strategy is to combine the resources, scale and capability of a pharmaceutical company with the speed and focus on innovation of the biotech industry. Our focus as a biopharmaceutical company is on discovering, developing and delivering transformational medicines for patients facing serious diseases in areas where we believe that we have an opportunity to make a meaningful difference: oncology (both solid tumors and hematology), immunology, cardiovascular and neurology. Our priorities are to continue to renew and diversify our portfolio through launching our new product portfolio, advancing our early, mid and late-stage pipeline, and executing disciplined business development. We remain committed to reducing our debt and returning capital to shareholders.
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We are developing new medicines in the following core therapeutic areas: (i) oncology with a priority in certain tumor types; (ii) hematology with opportunities to broaden our franchise and potentially sustain a leadership position in multiple myeloma; (iii) immunology with priorities in relapsing multiple sclerosis, psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, lupus, RA and inflammatory bowel disease; (iv) cardiovascular disease and; (v) fibrotic disease with priorities in lung and liver. We continue to advance the next wave of innovative medicines by investing significantly in our pipeline both internally and through business development activities. We have expanded our oncology, hematology and immunology portfolios with several near-term assets and additional external partnerships. We have invested in our oncology portfolio by pursuing both monotherapy and combination approaches and advancing our next wave of early assets and to explore new collaboration opportunities across our therapeutic areas of focus. We remain focused and well-resourced in our cancer development programs and seek to broaden the use of Opdivo in earlier lines of therapy, expand into new tumors, accelerate next wave oncology mechanisms and develop treatment options for refractory oncology patients. We are further strengthening our IO portfolio with another opportunity of relatlimab in a fixed dose combination with nivolumab for the treatment of melanoma and expanded opportunities in adjuvant melanoma, lung, liver and CRC. For hematology, we have opportunities to launch several new medicines in the near-term with additional pipeline opportunities in the longer term. There is a broad effort to continue to address the unmet medical need in multiple myeloma and we are working across multiple modalities and mechanisms of action such as cereblon modulators (“CELMoDs”), T-cell Engagers and CAR T-cell therapies.
Beyond cancer, we continue to advance our early stage portfolio in immunology, cardiovascular and neuroscience diseases and strengthen our partnerships with a diverse group of companies and academic institutions in new and expanded research activities. We believe our differentiated internal and external focus contributes to the advancing of our pipeline of potentially transformational medicines. For immunology with deucravacitinib, our selective TYK2, there is opportunity to be a medicine that could treat multiple immune-mediated diseases. The FDA has accepted our NDA for deucravacitinib for the treatment of adults with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis and has set a PDUFA goal date of September 10, 2022. We are expanding our portfolio for cardiovascular disease with our alliance partnership with Janssen where we are advancing a next-generation antithrombotic medicine in milvexian. Additionally, through the acquisition of MyoKardia, we have added mavacamten, which has the potential to be a first-in-class medicine to treat the underlying cause of obstructive HCM. The FDA has accepted the NDA for mavacamten for this indication and assigned a revised PDUFA goal date of April 28, 2022.
Our commercial model has been successful with revenues from our key brands continuing to grow, which demonstrates strong execution of our strategy. We continue to drive adoption of Opdivo by expanding into additional indications and tumor types both as a monotherapy and in combination with Yervoy and other anti-cancer agents. Eliquis continues to grow, leveraging its best in class clinical profile and extensive real world data and is now the number one novel oral anticoagulant in total prescriptions globally. Revlimid and Pomalyst have not only transformed the treatment of multiple myeloma, but as we gained deeper understanding of the mechanism of action of Revlimid and Pomalyst, we have leveraged that knowledge to intentionally design novel CELMoD agents, iberdomide and CC-92480, to improve upon these earlier treatments. We are able to leverage our leading capabilities in hematological malignancies and our robust pipeline to provide opportunities for long-term growth to offset the impact of future patent expires for Revlimid and Pomalyst. We are building on the continued success of our other key brands and remain strongly committed to Orencia and Sprycel. We are also optimistic on the future growth and near-term opportunities of Reblozyl, Inrebic, Zeposia, Onureg, Breyanzi and Abecma. Through our operating model transformation, our commercial infrastructure is leveraged for potential growth.
We expect the growth in our in-line and new product portfolio will enable us to more than offset the expected decline in Revlimid, Abraxane and other products revenues due to their loss of market exclusivity through 2025.
Our operating model continues to evolve and we have been successful in focusing commercial, R&D and manufacturing resources on key brands and markets, strengthening our R&D capabilities in tumor biology, patient selection and new biomarkers, delivering leaner administrative functions and streamlining our manufacturing network to reflect the importance of biologics in our current and future portfolio. The evolution in our operating model, which focuses on maintaining a disciplined approach in marketing, selling and administrative expenses, will enable us to deliver the necessary strategic, financial and operational flexibility to invest in the highest priority opportunities within our portfolio. Through our Celgene acquisition restructuring activities, we expect to realize approximately $3.0 billion of synergies resulting from cost savings and avoidance through 2022 and our integration efforts across general and administrative, manufacturing, R&D, procurement and streamlining the Company's pricing and information technology infrastructure.
Looking ahead, we will continue to implement our biopharma strategy by driving the growth of key brands, executing product launches, investing in our diverse and innovative pipeline, aided by strategic business development, focusing on prioritized markets, increasing investments in our biologics manufacturing capabilities and maintaining a culture of continuous improvement.
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Acquisitions, Divestitures, Licensing and Other Arrangements
Significant acquisitions, divestitures, licensing and other arrangements during 2021 are summarized below. Refer to “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data —Note 3. Alliances” and “—Note 4. Acquisitions, Divestitures, Licensing and Other Arrangements” for further information.
Agenus - We obtained a global exclusive license to Agenus’ proprietary bispecific antibody program, AGEN1777, that blocks TIGIT and an additional target. AGEN1777 is currently in a Phase I clinical trial.
Eisai - We commenced an exclusive global strategic collaboration with Eisai for the co-development and co-commercialization of MORAb-202, a selective folate receptor alpha antibody-drug conjugate being investigated in endometrial, ovarian, lung and breast cancers. MORAb-202 is currently in Phase I/II clinical trials for solid tumors.
Prothena - We exercised our option under the global neuroscience research and development collaboration for the exclusive U.S. rights to PRX005, an anti-tau antibody that specifically targets an area within the microtubule binding region for the potential treatment of Alzheimer’s disease. PRX005 is currently in a Phase I clinical trial.
Rockefeller University - We obtained a global exclusive license to develop, manufacture and commercialize Rockefeller University’s novel monoclonal antibody duo treatment that neutralizes the SARS-CoV-2 virus for treatment and potentially for prevention of COVID-19. Phase I clinical trials to assess dosing for IV and subcutaneous formulations and to assess safety have been completed by Rockefeller University. In May 2021, enrollment initiated in the Phase II study within the NIH ACTIV-2 protocol at a network of sites within the U.S. Phase II enrollment was completed in August 2021 and topline data is expected in the first quarter of 2022.
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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Regional Revenues
The composition of the changes in revenues was as follows:
| Year Ended December 31, | 2021 vs. 2020 | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dollars in Millions | 2021 | 2020 | % Change | Foreign Exchange(b) | |||||||||
| United States | $ | 29,214 | $ | 26,577 | 10 | % | — | ||||||
| Europe | 10,687 | 9,853 | 8 | % | 3 | % | |||||||
| Rest of the World | 5,632 | 5,457 | 3 | % | 1 | % | |||||||
| Other(a) | 852 | 631 | 35 | % | — | ||||||||
| Total | $ | 46,385 | $ | 42,518 | 9 | % | 1 | % |
(a) Other revenues include royalties and alliance-related revenues for products not sold by our regional commercial organizations.
(b) Foreign exchange impacts were derived by applying the prior period average currency rates to the current period revenues.
United States
•U.S. revenues in 2021 increased due to Eliquis, our recently launched new products, Revlimid and Opdivo/Yervoy. Average net selling prices increased by approximately 2% in 2021 compared to the same period a year ago.
Europe
•Europe revenues in 2021 increased due to Eliquis, Revlimid, Opdivo/Yervoy and foreign exchange, partially offset by lower demand for Mature and other brands. Average net selling prices were lower in 2021 compared to the same period a year ago.
Rest of the World
•Rest of the World revenues in 2021 increased due to Opdivo/Yervoy, Pomalyst/Imnovid and Eliquis, partially offset by lower revenues for Abraxane, due to manufacturing delays, and Mature and other brands. Average net selling prices were lower in 2021 compared to the same period a year ago.
No single country outside the U.S. contributed more than 10% of total revenues in 2021 and 2020. Our business is typically not seasonal.
GTN Adjustments
We recognize revenue net of GTN adjustments that are further described in “—Critical Accounting Policies.”
The activities and ending reserve balances for each significant category of GTN adjustments were as follows:
| Year Ended December 31, 2021 | ||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dollars in Millions | Charge-Backs and Cash Discounts | Medicaid and Medicare Rebates | Other Rebates, Returns, Discounts and Adjustments | Total | ||||||||||
| Balance at January 1, 2021 | $ | 645 | $ | 2,595 | $ | 3,093 | $ | 6,333 | ||||||
| Provision related to sales made in: | ||||||||||||||
| Current period | 7,251 | 9,581 | 6,329 | 23,161 | ||||||||||
| Prior period | 2 | (207) | (114) | (319) | ||||||||||
| Payments and returns | (7,158) | (8,763) | (5,963) | (21,884) | ||||||||||
| Foreign currency translation and other | (17) | — | (152) | (169) | ||||||||||
| Balance at December 31, 2021 | $ | 723 | $ | 3,206 | $ | 3,193 | $ | 7,122 |
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The reconciliation of gross product sales to net product sales by each significant category of GTN adjustments was as follows:
| Year Ended December 31, | % Change | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dollars in Millions | 2021 | 2020 | 2021 vs. 2020 | |||||||||
| Gross product sales | $ | 67,897 | $ | 60,016 | 13 | % | ||||||
| GTN Adjustments | ||||||||||||
| Charge-backs and cash discounts | (7,253) | (5,827) | 24 | % | ||||||||
| Medicaid and Medicare rebates | (9,374) | (7,595) | 23 | % | ||||||||
| Other rebates, returns, discounts and adjustments | (6,215) | (5,273) | 18 | % | ||||||||
| Total GTN Adjustments | (22,842) | (18,695) | 22 | % | ||||||||
| Net product sales | $ | 45,055 | $ | 41,321 | 9 | % | ||||||
| GTN adjustments percentage | 33 | % | 31 | % | 2 | % | ||||||
| U.S. | 40 | % | 37 | % | 3 | % | ||||||
| Non-U.S. | 17 | % | 16 | % | 1 | % |
Reductions to provisions for product sales made in prior periods resulting from changes in estimates were $319 million and $106 million for 2021 and 2020, respectively. The reductions to provisions in 2021 was primarily related to Eliquis coverage gap discounts. GTN adjustments are primarily a function of product sales volume, regional and payer channel mix, contractual or legislative discounts and rebates. U.S. GTN adjustments percentage increased primarily due to higher government channel mix, which has higher GTN adjustment percentages.
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Product Revenues
| Year Ended December 31, | % Change | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dollars in Millions | 2021 | 2020 | 2021 vs. 2020 | |||||||
| Revlimid | $ | 12,821 | $ | 12,106 | 6 | % | ||||
| U.S. | 8,695 | 8,291 | 5 | % | ||||||
| Non-U.S. | 4,126 | 3,815 | 8 | % | ||||||
| Eliquis | 10,762 | 9,168 | 17 | % | ||||||
| U.S. | 6,456 | 5,485 | 18 | % | ||||||
| Non-U.S. | 4,306 | 3,683 | 17 | % | ||||||
| Opdivo | 7,523 | 6,992 | 8 | % | ||||||
| U.S. | 4,202 | 3,945 | 7 | % | ||||||
| Non-U.S. | 3,321 | 3,047 | 9 | % | ||||||
| Pomalyst/Imnovid | 3,332 | 3,070 | 9 | % | ||||||
| U.S. | 2,249 | 2,136 | 5 | % | ||||||
| Non-U.S. | 1,083 | 934 | 16 | % | ||||||
| Orencia | 3,306 | 3,157 | 5 | % | ||||||
| U.S. | 2,410 | 2,268 | 6 | % | ||||||
| Non-U.S. | 896 | 889 | 1 | % | ||||||
| Sprycel | 2,117 | 2,140 | (1) | % | ||||||
| U.S. | 1,297 | 1,295 | — | |||||||
| Non-U.S. | 820 | 845 | (3) | % | ||||||
| Yervoy | 2,026 | 1,682 | 20 | % | ||||||
| U.S. | 1,265 | 1,124 | 13 | % | ||||||
| Non-U.S. | 761 | 558 | 36 | % | ||||||
| Abraxane | 1,181 | 1,247 | (5) | % | ||||||
| U.S. | 898 | 873 | 3 | % | ||||||
| Non-U.S. | 283 | 374 | (24) | % | ||||||
| Reblozyl | 551 | 274 | ** | |||||||
| U.S. | 485 | 259 | 87 | % | ||||||
| Non-U.S. | 66 | 15 | ** | |||||||
| Empliciti | 334 | 381 | (12) | % | ||||||
| U.S. | 200 | 230 | (13) | % | ||||||
| Non-U.S. | 134 | 151 | (11) | % | ||||||
| Abecma | 164 | — | N/A | |||||||
| U.S. | 158 | — | N/A | |||||||
| Non-U.S. | 6 | — | N/A | |||||||
| Zeposia | 134 | 12 | ** | |||||||
| U.S. | 99 | 10 | ** | |||||||
| Non-U.S. | 35 | 2 | ** | |||||||
| Breyanzi | 87 | — | N/A | |||||||
| U.S. | 84 | — | N/A | |||||||
| Non-U.S. | 3 | — | N/A |
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| Year Ended December 31, | % Change | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dollars in Millions | 2021 | 2020 | 2021 vs. 2020 | |||||
| Inrebic | 74 | 55 | 35 | % | ||||
| U.S. | 67 | 55 | 22 | % | ||||
| Non-U.S. | 7 | — | N/A | |||||
| Onureg | 73 | 17 | ** | |||||
| U.S. | 69 | 17 | ** | |||||
| Non-U.S. | 4 | — | N/A | |||||
| Mature and other brands | 1,900 | 2,217 | (14) | % | ||||
| U.S. | 580 | 589 | (2) | % | ||||
| Non-U.S. | 1,320 | 1,628 | (19) | % | ||||
| Total Revenues | 46,385 | 42,518 | 9 | % | ||||
| U.S. | 29,214 | 26,577 | 10 | % | ||||
| Non-U.S. | 17,171 | 15,941 | 8 | % |
** Change in excess of 100%.
Revlimid (lenalidomide) — an oral immunomodulatory drug that in combination with dexamethasone is indicated for the treatment of patients with multiple myeloma. Revlimid as a single agent is also indicated as a maintenance therapy in patients with multiple myeloma following autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplant.
•U.S. revenues increased 5% in 2021 due to higher average net selling prices and higher demand.
•International revenues increased 8% in 2021 due to higher demand and foreign exchange impacts of 3%. Excluding foreign exchange impacts, revenues increased by 5%.
•In the U.S., certain third parties have been granted volume-limited licenses to sell generic lenalidomide beginning in March 2022 or thereafter. In the EU, licenses have been granted to third parties to market generic lenalidomide products prior to expiry of our patent and supplementary protection certificate rights beginning in the UK in January 2022 and in various other major market European countries (e.g. France, Germany, Italy and Spain) where our supplementary protection certificate is in force beginning in February 2022. In Japan, the estimated minimum market exclusivity date is based on a composition of matter patent, which expires in July 2022. Global revenues for Revlimid are expected to decline to approximately $9.5 billion to $10.0 billion in 2022.
Eliquis (apixaban) — an oral Factor Xa inhibitor, indicated for the reduction in risk of stroke/systemic embolism in NVAF and for the treatment of DVT/PE and reduction in risk of recurrence following initial therapy.
•U.S. revenues increased 18% in 2021 due to higher demand. A majority of Eliquis patients enter the coverage gap during the third and fourth quarters which result in lower revenues during the second half of the year.
•International revenues increased 17% in 2021 due to higher demand and foreign exchange impacts of 3%. Excluding foreign exchange impacts, revenues increased by 14%.
•In September 2021, the Bristol Myers Squibb-Pfizer Alliance announced that the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit affirmed the U.S. District Court’s August 2020 decision finding the composition of matter patent and formulation patent covering Eliquis valid and infringed. Given the decision, the earliest that generic manufacturers are permitted to launch their apixaban products is April 1, 2028, subject to additional challenges.
Following the May 2021 expiration of regulatory exclusivity for Eliquis in Europe, generic manufacturers may seek to market generic versions of Eliquis in Europe prior to the expiration of our patents, which may lead to additional, infringement and invalidity actions involving our Eliquis patents being filed in various countries in Europe. We believe in the innovative science behind Eliquis and the strength of our intellectual property, which we will defend against infringement. Refer to “Item 1. Financial Statements—Note 19. Legal Proceedings and Contingencies—Intellectual Property” for further information.
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Opdivo (nivolumab) — a fully human monoclonal antibody that binds to the PD-1 on T and NKT cells that has been approved for several anti-cancer indications including bladder, blood, CRC, head and neck, RCC, HCC, lung, melanoma, MPM and stomach. The Opdivo+Yervoy regimen also is approved in multiple markets for the treatment of NSCLC, melanoma, MPM, RCC, CRC and various gastric and esophageal cancers. There are several ongoing potentially registrational studies for Opdivo across other tumor types and disease areas, in monotherapy and in combination with Yervoy and various anti-cancer agents.
•U.S. revenues increased 7% in 2021 due to higher demand across multiple therapies including the Opdivo+Yervoy combinations in NSCLC, Opdivo+CABOMETYX* combination in kidney cancer and Opdivo in various gastric and esophageal cancers and higher average net selling prices, partially offset by declining second-line eligibility across tumor indications and increased competition.
•International revenues increased 9% in 2021 due to higher demand and foreign exchange impacts of 2%, partially offset by lower average net selling prices. Excluding foreign exchange impacts, revenues increased by 7%.
Pomalyst/Imnovid (pomalidomide) — a proprietary, distinct, small molecule that is administered orally and modulates the immune system and other biologically important targets. Pomalyst/Imnovid is indicated for patients with multiple myeloma who have received at least two prior therapies including lenalidomide and a proteasome inhibitor and have demonstrated disease progression on or within 60 days of completion of the last therapy.
•U.S. revenues increased 5% in 2021 due to higher average net selling prices and higher demand.
•International revenues increased 16% in 2021 due to higher demand and foreign exchange impacts of 2% partially offset by lower average net selling prices. Excluding foreign exchange impacts, revenues increased by 14%.
Orencia (abatacept) — a fusion protein indicated for adult patients with moderately to severely active RA and PsA and is also indicated for reducing signs and symptoms in certain pediatric patients with moderately to severely active polyarticular JIA.
•U.S. revenues increased 6% in 2021 due to higher demand.
•International revenues remained consistent in 2021 due to foreign exchange impacts of 2%, offset by lower demand. Excluding foreign exchange impacts, revenues decreased by 1%.
•In the U.S. and EU, estimated minimum market exclusivity dates were previously based on method of use patents that expired in 2021. Formulation and additional patents expire in 2026 and beyond. There are no Orencia biosimilars on the market in the U.S., EU or Japan.
Sprycel (dasatinib) — an oral inhibitor of multiple tyrosine kinase indicated for the first-line treatment of patients with Philadelphia chromosome-positive CML in chronic phase and the treatment of adults with chronic, accelerated, or myeloid or lymphoid blast phase CML with resistance or intolerance to prior therapy, including Gleevec* (imatinib mesylate) and the treatment of children and adolescents aged 1 year to 18 years with chronic phase Philadelphia chromosome-positive CML.
•U.S. revenues remained consistent in 2021 due to higher demand offset by lower average net selling prices.
•International revenues decreased 3% in 2021 due to lower demand as a result of increased generic competition in certain indications and lower average net selling prices, partially offset by foreign exchange impacts of 1%. Excluding foreign exchange impacts, revenues decreased by 4%.
Yervoy (ipilimumab) — a monoclonal antibody for the treatment of patients with unresectable or metastatic melanoma. The Opdivo+Yervoy regimen also is approved in multiple markets for the treatment of NSCLC, melanoma, MPM, RCC, and CRC.
•U.S. revenues increased 13% in 2021 due to higher demand primarily from the Opdivo+Yervoy combination for NSCLC and higher average net selling prices.
•International revenues increased 36% in 2021 due to higher demand and foreign exchange impacts of 2% partially offset by lower average net selling prices. Excluding foreign exchange impacts, revenues increased by 34%.
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Abraxane (paclitaxel albumin-bound particles for injectable suspension) — a solvent-free protein-bound chemotherapy product that combines paclitaxel with albumin using our proprietary Nab® technology platform, and is used to treat breast cancer, NSCLC and pancreatic cancer, among others.
•U.S. revenues increased 3% in 2021 due to higher average net selling prices and higher demand.
•International revenues decreased 24% in 2021 due to manufacturing delays and lower demand resulting from generic competition, partially offset by foreign exchange impacts of 3%. Excluding foreign exchange impacts, revenues decreased by 27%.
•We expect that the manufacturing delays in the U.S. and International will continue into the first quarter 2022.
•In the U.S., based on settlements reached we anticipate generic entry beginning in March 2022. In the EU, generics have entered the market. In Japan, the estimated minimum market exclusivity date is 2023 based on a method of use patent. Global revenues for Abraxane are expected to decline by approximately 25% to 30% starting in 2022.
Reblozyl (luspatercept-aamt) — an erythroid maturation agent indicated for the treatment of anemia in adult patients with beta thalassemia who require regular red blood cell transfusions and for the treatment of anemia failing an ESA in adult patients with very low- to intermediate-risk MDS who have ring sideroblasts and require RBC transfusions.
•U.S. revenues increased 87% in 2021 due to higher demand primarily from the launch of Reblozyl in April 2020 for the treatment of adult patients with MDS previously treated with ESA.
Empliciti (elotuzumab) — a humanized monoclonal antibody for the treatment of multiple myeloma.
Abecma (idecabtagene vicleucel) — is a B-cell maturation antigen-directed genetically modified autologous CAR T cell therapy indicated for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma after four or more prior lines of therapy, including an immunomodulatory agent, a proteasome inhibitor, and an anti-CD38 monoclonal antibody. Abecma was launched in May 2021.
Zeposia (ozanimod) — an oral immunomodulatory drug used to treat relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis, to include clinically isolated syndrome, relapsing-remitting disease, and active secondary progressive disease, in adults and to treat moderately to severely active UC in adults. Zeposia was launched in June 2020.
Breyanzi (lisocabtagene maraleucel) — is a CD19-directed genetically modified autologous CAR T cell therapy indicated for the treatment of adult patients with certain types of relapsed or refractory large B-cell lymphoma after two or more lines of systemic therapy. Breyanzi was launched in April 2021.
Inrebic (fedratinib) — an oral kinase inhibitor indicated for the treatment of adult patients with intermediate-2 or high-risk primary or secondary (post-polycythemia vera or post-essential thrombocythemia) myelofibrosis. Inrebic was launched in August 2019.
Onureg (azacitidine) — an oral hypomethylating agent that incorporates into DNA and RNA, indicated for continued treatment of adult patients with AML who achieved first complete remission or complete remission with incomplete blood count recovery following intensive induction chemotherapy and are not able to complete intensive curative therapy. Onureg was launched in September 2020.
Mature and other brands — includes all other brands, including those which have lost exclusivity in major markets, OTC brands and royalty revenue.
•International revenues decreased due to lower demand and lower average net selling prices resulting from generic competition.
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Estimated End-User Demand
Pursuant to the SEC Consent Order described under “—SEC Consent Order”, we monitor the level of inventory on hand in the U.S. wholesaler distribution channel and outside of the U.S. in the direct customer distribution channel. We are obligated to disclose products with levels of inventory in excess of one month on hand or expected demand, subject to a de minimis exception. Estimated levels of inventory in the distribution channel in excess of one month on hand for the following products were not material to our results of operations as of the dates indicated.
Abraxane had 1.4 months of inventory on hand internationally in the distribution channel at September 30, 2021 compared to 1.9 months of inventory on hand at June 30, 2021 due to on-going business transition from a distributor and to avert a forecasted back order in Latin America.
In the U.S., we generally determine our months on hand estimates using inventory levels of product on hand and the amount of out-movement provided by our three largest wholesalers, which account for approximately 76% of total gross sales of U.S. products for the year ended December 31, 2021. Factors that may influence our estimates include generic competition, seasonality of products, wholesaler purchases in light of increases in wholesaler list prices, new product launches, new warehouse openings by wholesalers and new customer stockings by wholesalers. In addition, these estimates are calculated using third-party data, which may be impacted by their recordkeeping processes.
Revlimid and Pomalyst are distributed in the U.S. primarily through contracted pharmacies under the Lenalidomide REMS and Pomalyst REMS programs, respectively. These are proprietary risk-management distribution programs tailored specifically to provide for the safe and appropriate distribution and use of Revlimid and Pomalyst. Internationally, Revlimid and Imnovid are distributed under mandatory risk-management distribution programs tailored to meet local authorities’ specifications to provide for the products’ safe and appropriate distribution and use. These programs may vary by country and, depending upon the country and the design of the risk-management program, the product may be sold through hospitals or retail pharmacies.
Our non-U.S. businesses have significantly more direct customers. Information on available direct customer product level inventory and corresponding out-movement information and the reliability of third-party demand information varies widely. We limit our direct customer sales channel inventory reporting to where we can influence demand. When this information does not exist or is otherwise not available, we have developed a variety of methodologies to estimate such data, including using historical sales made to direct customers and third-party market research data related to prescription trends and end-user demand. Given the difficulties inherent in estimating third-party demand information, we evaluate our methodologies to estimate direct customer product level inventory and to calculate months on hand on an ongoing basis and make changes as necessary. Factors that may affect our estimates include generic competition, seasonality of products, price increases, new product launches, new warehouse openings by direct customers, new customer stockings by direct customers and expected direct customer purchases for governmental bidding situations. As such, all of the information required to estimate months on hand in the direct customer distribution channel for non-U.S. business for the year ended December 31, 2021 is not available prior to the filing of this 2021 Form 10-K. We will disclose any product with levels of inventory in excess of one month on hand or expected demand, subject to a de minimis exception, in the next quarterly report on Form 10-Q.
Expenses
| Year Ended December 31, | % Change | |||||||||
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| Dollar in Millions | 2021 | 2020 | 2021 vs 2020 | |||||||
| Cost of products sold(a) | $ | 9,940 | $ | 11,773 | (16) | % | ||||
| Marketing, selling and administrative | 7,690 | 7,661 | — | |||||||
| Research and development | 11,354 | 11,143 | 2 | % | ||||||
| IPRD charge - MyoKardia acquisition | — | 11,438 | (100) | % | ||||||
| Amortization of acquired intangible assets | 10,023 | 9,688 | 3 | % | ||||||
| Other (income)/expense, net | (720) | (2,314) | (69) | % | ||||||
| Total Expenses | $ | 38,287 | $ | 49,389 | (22) | % |
(a) Excludes amortization of acquired intangible assets.
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Cost of products sold
Cost of products sold include material, internal labor and overhead costs from our owned manufacturing sites, third-party product supply costs and other supply chain costs managed by our global manufacturing and supply organization. Cost of products sold also includes royalties and profit sharing, certain excise taxes, foreign currency hedge settlement gains and losses and impairment charges. Cost of products sold typically vary between periods as a result of product mix and volume (particularly royalties and profit sharing), and to a lesser extent changes in foreign currency, price, inflation, costs attributed to manufacturing site exits and impairment charges. Cost of products sold excludes amortization from acquired intangible assets.
•Cost of products sold decreased by $1.8 billion in 2021 primarily due to lower unwinding of inventory purchase price adjustments ($2.4 billion), lower impairments of acquired marketed product rights ($260 million), partially offset by higher profit sharing and royalties due to Eliquis revenue growth and expiration of Sprycel co-promotion fee ($539 million) and higher product and manufacturing related costs.
Marketing, selling and administrative
Marketing, selling and administrative expenses primarily include salary and benefit costs, third-party professional and marketing fees, outsourcing fees, shipping and handling costs, advertising and product promotion costs. Expenses are managed through regional commercialization organizations or global enabling functions such as finance, legal, information technology and human resources. Certain expenses are shared with alliance partners based upon contractual agreements.
•Marketing, selling and administrative expenses remained unchanged in 2021 primarily due to higher advertising and promotion expenses and costs to support new product launches, offset by a cash settlement of MyoKardia unvested stock awards ($241 million) in 2020 and acceleration of charitable giving ($280 million) in 2020.
Research and development
Research and development activities include research and early discovery, preclinical and clinical development, drug formulation and medical support of marketed products. Expenses include salary and benefit costs, third-party grants and fees paid to clinical research organizations, supplies, up-front and contingent milestone payments for licensing and asset acquisitions of investigational compounds, IPRD impairment charges and proportionate allocations of enterprise-wide costs. The allocations include facilities, information technology, employee stock compensation costs and other appropriate costs. Certain expenses are shared with alliance partners based upon contractual agreements. Expenses typically vary between periods for a number of reasons, including the timing of license and asset acquisition charges and IPRD impairment charges.
•Research and development expense increased $211 million in 2021 primarily due to higher costs associated with the overall portfolio and the impact of significant charges summarized below.
Significant charges included in Research and development expense were as follows:
| Year Ended December 31, | ||||||
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| Dollars in Millions | 2021 | 2020 | ||||
| Eisai up-front collaboration fee | $ | 650 | $ | — | ||
| Agenus up-front license fee | 200 | — | ||||
| Prothena opt-in license fee | 80 | — | ||||
| Dragonfly up-front license fee and milestone | — | 475 | ||||
| bluebird collaboration fee | — | 200 | ||||
| Forbius asset acquisition | — | 178 | ||||
| Cormorant milestone | — | 100 | ||||
| Other milestones | 50 | 50 | ||||
| License and asset acquisition charges | 980 | 1,003 | ||||
| IPRD impairments | 840 | 470 | ||||
| Inventory purchase price accounting adjustments | 1 | 36 | ||||
| Employee compensation charges | 1 | 282 | ||||
| Site exit and other costs | 1 | 115 | ||||
| Research and development significant charges | $ | 1,823 | $ | 1,906 |
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License and acquisition charges are related to obtaining rights to investigational compounds that will be developed further by the company. These acquisition costs include the initial up-front payment and additional contingent payments if substantive development and regulatory milestones are achieved prior to regulatory approval. Refer to “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data—Note 3. Alliances” and “—Note 4. Acquisitions, Divestitures, Licensing and Other Arrangements” for further information on these charges. IPRD impairment charges relate to orva-cel in 2020 and two other programs in 2021 being studied as potential treatments in hematologic and fibrotic diseases. Refer to Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data—Note 14. Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets” for further information on these charges. Employee compensation charges resulted from the cash settlement of MyoKardia unvested stock awards in 2020. Site exit costs resulted from Celgene integration activities in 2020.
IPRD charge - MyoKardia acquisition
IPRD charges represents the costs of IPRD assets acquired in a transaction other than a business combination.
•The MyoKardia acquisition was accounted for as an asset acquisition because substantially all of the fair value of the gross assets acquired (excluding cash and deferred taxes) was allocated to a single asset, mavacamten. The IPRD charge related to the MyoKardia transaction is presented separately due to the significance of the charge.
Amortization of Acquired Intangible Assets
Amortization of intangible assets primarily relates to Revlimid, Pomalyst/Imnovid and other marketed product rights obtained in the Celgene acquisition.
•Amortization of acquired intangible assets increased by $335 million in 2021 due to additional product approvals.
Other (income)/expense, net
•Other (income)/expense, net changed by $1.6 billion in 2021, primarily due to contingent value rights, equity investments and other items discussed below.
Components of Other (income)/expense, net were as follows:
| Year Ended December 31, | ||||||
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| Dollars in Millions | 2021 | 2020 | ||||
| Interest expense | $ | 1,334 | $ | 1,420 | ||
| Royalties and licensing income | (1,733) | (1,527) | ||||
| Equity investment gains | (745) | (1,228) | ||||
| Integration expenses | 564 | 717 | ||||
| Contingent consideration | (542) | (1,757) | ||||
| Loss on debt redemption | 281 | — | ||||
| Provision for restructuring | 169 | 530 | ||||
| Litigation and other settlements | 82 | (194) | ||||
| Transition and other service fees | (49) | (149) | ||||
| Investment income | (39) | (121) | ||||
| Divestiture gains | (9) | (55) | ||||
| Intangible asset impairment | — | 21 | ||||
| Reversion excise tax | — | 76 | ||||
| Other | (33) | (47) | ||||
| Other (income)/expense, net | $ | (720) | $ | (2,314) |
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•Royalties and licensing income includes diabetes business royalties, Keytruda* royalties, Tecentriq* royalties, up-front licensing fees and milestones for products that have not obtained commercial approval. Refer to “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data—Note 4. Acquisitions, Divestitures, Licensing and Other Arrangements” for further information.
•Equity investment gains includes fair value adjustments for investments that have readily determinable fair value and observable price changes for investments without readily determinable fair values resulting primarily from initial public offerings or third-party acquisitions of entities which we held an ownership interest. Our share of income from equity method investments are primarily due to fair value adjustments attributed to limited partnerships. Refer to “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data—Note 9. Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements” for more information.
•Integration expenses primarily includes consulting fees to implement Celgene integration initiatives related to processes and systems.
•Contingent consideration primarily includes fair value adjustments resulting from the change in the traded price of contingent value rights issued with the Celgene acquisition. The contractual obligation to pay the contingent value rights terminated in January 2021 because the FDA did not approve liso-cel (JCAR017) by December 31, 2020.
•A loss on debt redemption resulted from the early redemption of $3.5 billion long-term debt obligations in 2021.
•Provision for restructuring includes exit and other costs primarily related to the Celgene acquisition plan. We have achieved approximately $2.6 billion of annualized pre-tax cost savings in 2020 related to the Celgene Acquisition Plan and are on track to achieve the annualized pre-tax cost savings of approximately $3.0 billion through 2022 as detailed in the restructuring activities. Refer to “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data—Note 6. Restructuring” for further information.
•Litigation and other settlements includes BMS's share of a patent-infringement settlement related to Roche Group's PD-L1 antibody Tecentriq* in 2020.
•Investment income decreased in 2021 primarily due to lower interest rates.
•Reversion excise tax resulted from the transfer of the retiree medical plan assets back to the Company in 2020.
Income Taxes
| Year Ended December 31, | ||||||
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| Dollars in Millions | 2021 | 2020 | ||||
| Earnings/(Loss) Before Income Taxes | $ | 8,098 | $ | (6,871) | ||
| Provision for Income Taxes | 1,084 | 2,124 | ||||
| Effective Tax Rate | 13.4 | % | (30.9) | % | ||
| Impact of Specified Items | 2.5 | % | 46.5 | % | ||
| Effective Tax Rate Excluding Specified Items | 15.9 | % | 15.6 | % |
The tax impact attributed to specified items was primarily due to low jurisdictional tax rates attributed to the unwinding of inventory purchase price adjustments and intangible asset amortization, IPRD impairment charges, contingent value rights fair value adjustments that are not taxable or deductible and internal transfers of intangible assets. In 2021, a $1.0 billion income tax benefit was recognized due to a revaluation of the tax basis of certain intangible and other assets that were internally transferred to streamline our legal entity structure subsequent to the Celgene acquisition. In 2020, an $853 million deferred tax charge resulting from an internal transfer of certain intangible assets to the U.S. to streamline our legal entity structure subsequent to the Celgene acquisition and an additional $266 million GILTI tax charge upon finalization of the Otezla* divestiture tax consequences with tax authorities was recognized. The 0.3% increase in the effective tax rate excluding specified items during 2021 was due to favorable discrete tax adjustments of approximately $140 million in 2020 primarily resulting from finalization of prior year tax returns, partially offset by jurisdictional earnings mix. Refer to “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data—Note 7. Income Taxes” for additional information.
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Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Our non-GAAP financial measures, such as non-GAAP earnings and related EPS information, are adjusted to exclude certain costs, expenses, gains and losses and other specified items that are evaluated on an individual basis. These items are adjusted after considering their quantitative and qualitative aspects and typically have one or more of the following characteristics, such as being highly variable, difficult to project, unusual in nature, significant to the results of a particular period or not indicative of future operating results. Similar charges or gains were recognized in prior periods and will likely reoccur in future periods including (i) amortization of acquired intangible assets, including product rights that generate a significant portion of our ongoing revenue and will recur until the intangible assets are fully amortized, (ii) unwind of inventory purchase price adjustments, (iii) acquisition and integration expenses, (iv) restructuring costs, (v) accelerated depreciation and impairment of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets, (vi) R&D charges or other income resulting from up-front or contingent milestone payments in connection with the acquisition or licensing of third-party intellectual property rights, (vii) divestiture gains or losses, (viii) stock compensation resulting from accelerated vesting of Celgene awards and certain retention-related employee compensation charges related to the Celgene transaction, (ix) pension, legal and other contractual settlement charges, (x) equity investment and contingent value rights fair value adjustments, including adjustments attributed to limited partnership equity method investments and (xi) amortization of fair value adjustments of debt acquired from Celgene in our 2019 exchange offer, among other items. Deferred and current income taxes attributed to these items are also adjusted for considering their individual impact to the overall tax expense, deductibility and jurisdictional tax rates. Certain other significant tax items are also excluded such as the impact resulting from internal transfers of intangible and other assets to streamline our legal entity structure subsequent to the Celgene acquisition and the GILTI tax charge upon finalization of the Otezla* divestiture in 2020. We also provide international revenues for our priority products excluding the impact of foreign exchange. We calculate foreign exchange impacts by converting our current-period local currency financial results using the prior period average currency rates and comparing these adjusted amounts to our current-period results. Reconciliations of these non-GAAP measures to the most comparable GAAP measures are included in Exhibit 99.2 to our Form 8-K filed on February 4, 2022 and are incorporated herein by reference.
Non-GAAP information is intended to portray the results of our baseline performance, supplement or enhance management, analysts and investors’ overall understanding of our underlying financial performance and facilitate comparisons among current, past and future periods. For example, non-GAAP earnings and EPS information is an indication of our baseline performance before items that are considered by us to not be reflective of our ongoing results. In addition, this information is among the primary indicators that we use as a basis for evaluating performance, allocating resources, setting incentive compensation targets and planning and forecasting for future periods. This information is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for net earnings or diluted EPS prepared in accordance with GAAP and may not be the same as or comparable to similarly titled measures presented by other companies due to possible differences in method and in the items being adjusted. We encourage investors to review our financial statements and publicly-filed reports in their entirety and not to rely on any single financial measure.
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Specified items were as follows:
| Year Ended December 31, | ||||||
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| Dollars in Millions | 2021 | 2020 | ||||
| Inventory purchase price accounting adjustments | $ | 264 | $ | 2,688 | ||
| Intangible asset impairment | 315 | 575 | ||||
| Employee compensation charges | — | 4 | ||||
| Site exit and other costs | 24 | 33 | ||||
| Cost of products sold | 603 | 3,300 | ||||
| Employee compensation charges | 1 | 275 | ||||
| Site exit and other costs | 2 | 4 | ||||
| Marketing, selling and administrative | 3 | 279 | ||||
| License and asset acquisition charges | 980 | 1,003 | ||||
| IPRD impairments | 840 | 470 | ||||
| Inventory purchase price accounting adjustments | 1 | 36 | ||||
| Employee compensation charges | 1 | 282 | ||||
| Site exit and other costs | 1 | 115 | ||||
| Research and development | 1,823 | 1,906 | ||||
| IPRD charge - MyoKardia acquisition | — | 11,438 | ||||
| Amortization of acquired intangible assets | 10,023 | 9,688 | ||||
| Interest expense(a) | (120) | (159) | ||||
| Contingent consideration | (542) | (1,757) | ||||
| Royalties and licensing income | (72) | (168) | ||||
| Equity investment gains | (758) | (1,156) | ||||
| Integration expenses | 564 | 717 | ||||
| Provision for restructuring | 169 | 530 | ||||
| Litigation and other settlements | — | (239) | ||||
| Reversion excise tax | — | 76 | ||||
| Divestiture gains | (9) | (55) | ||||
| Loss on debt redemption | 281 | — | ||||
| Other (income)/expense, net | (487) | (2,211) | ||||
| Increase to pretax income | 11,965 | 24,400 | ||||
| Income taxes on items above | (1,122) | (1,733) | ||||
| Income taxes attributed to Otezla* divestiture | — | 266 | ||||
| Income taxes attributed to internal transfer of intangible assets | (983) | 853 | ||||
| Income taxes | (2,105) | (614) | ||||
| Increase to net earnings | $ | 9,860 | $ | 23,786 |
(a) Includes amortization of purchase price adjustments to Celgene debt.
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The reconciliations from GAAP to Non-GAAP were as follows:
| Year Ended December 31, | ||||||
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| Dollars in Millions, except per share data | 2021 | 2020 | ||||
| Net Earnings/(Loss) Attributable to BMS used for Diluted EPS Calculation — GAAP | $ | 6,994 | $ | (9,015) | ||
| Specified Items | 9,860 | 23,786 | ||||
| Net Earnings Attributable to BMS used for Diluted EPS Calculation — Non-GAAP | $ | 16,854 | $ | 14,771 | ||
| Weighted-Average Common Shares Outstanding – Diluted – GAAP | 2,245 | 2,258 | ||||
| Incremental Shares Attributable to Share-Based Compensation Plans | — | 35 | ||||
| Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding — Diluted – Non-GAAP | 2,245 | 2,293 | ||||
| Diluted Earnings/(Loss) Per Share Attributable to BMS — GAAP | $ | 3.12 | $ | (3.99) | ||
| Diluted EPS Attributable to Specified Items | 4.39 | 10.43 | ||||
| Diluted EPS Attributable to BMS — Non-GAAP | $ | 7.51 | $ | 6.44 |
Financial Position, Liquidity and Capital Resources
Our net debt position was as follows:
| December 31, | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dollars in Millions | 2021 | 2020 | ||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 13,979 | $ | 14,546 | ||
| Marketable debt securities — current | 2,987 | 1,285 | ||||
| Marketable debt securities — non-current | — | 433 | ||||
| Total cash, cash equivalents and marketable debt securities | 16,966 | 16,264 | ||||
| Short-term debt obligations | (4,948) | (2,340) | ||||
| Long-term debt | (39,605) | (48,336) | ||||
| Net debt position | $ | (27,587) | $ | (34,412) |
Liquidity and Capital Resources
We regularly assess our anticipated working capital needs, debt and leverage levels, debt maturities, capital expenditure requirements, dividend payouts, potential share repurchases and future investments or acquisitions in order to maximize shareholder return, efficiently finance our ongoing operations and maintain flexibility for future strategic transactions. We also regularly evaluate our capital structure to ensure financial risks, adequate liquidity access and lower cost of capital are efficiently managed, which may lead to the issuance of additional debt securities, the repurchase of debt securities prior to maturity or the issuance or repurchase of common stock. We believe that our existing cash, cash equivalents and marketable debt securities together with cash generated from operations and, if required, from the issuance of commercial paper will be sufficient to satisfy our anticipated cash needs for at least the next few years, including dividends, capital expenditures, milestone payments, working capital, restructuring initiatives, business development, repurchase of common stock, debt maturities of approximately $15.1 billion through 2025 as well as any debt repurchases through redemptions or tender offers.
We have a share repurchase program authorized by our Board of Directors allowing for repurchases of our shares. The specific timing and number of shares repurchased will be determined by our management at its discretion and will vary based on market conditions, securities law limitations and other factors. The share repurchase program does not obligate us to repurchase any specific number of shares, does not have a specific expiration date and may be suspended or discontinued at any time. The repurchases may be effected through a combination of one or more open market repurchases, privately negotiated transactions, transactions structured through investment banking institutions and other derivative transactions, relying on Rule 10b-18 and Rule 10b5-1 under the Exchange Act. The outstanding share repurchase authorization under the program was $4.4 billion as of December 31, 2020. Our Board of Directors approved an increase to the share repurchase authorization of our common stock of $2.0 billion in January 2021 and $15.0 billion in December 2021. We repurchased approximately 102 million shares of our common stock for $6.2 billion in 2021. The remaining share repurchase capacity under the share repurchase program was approximately $15.2 billion as of December 31, 2021. Refer to “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data—Note 16. Equity” for additional information.
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In February 2022, we executed accelerated share repurchase (“ASR”) agreements to repurchase an aggregate $5.0 billion of our common stock. These ASR agreements were funded with cash on-hand and are expected to settle during the second and third quarters of 2022. The total number of shares to be repurchased under the ASR agreements will be based on volume-weighted average prices of our common stock during the terms of the ASR transactions less a discount and subject to adjustments pursuant to the terms and conditions of the ASR agreements..
Dividend payments were $4.4 billion in 2021 and $4.1 billion in 2020. Dividends are authorized on a quarterly basis by our Board of Directors.
Under our commercial paper program, we may issue a maximum of $5 billion unsecured notes that have maturities of not more than 366 days from the date of issuance. There were no commercial paper borrowings outstanding as of December 31, 2021.
In 2021, we purchased an aggregate principal amount of $3.5 billion of certain debt securities for approximately $4.0 billion of cash in a series of tender offers and “make whole” redemptions and $2.0 billion of notes matured and were repaid.
At December 31, 2021, we had four separate revolving credit facilities totaling $6.0 billion, which consisted of a 364-day $2.0 billion facility which expired in January 2022, a three-year $1.0 billion facility which expired in January 2022 and two five-year $1.5 billion facilities that were extended to September 2025 and July 2026, respectively. No borrowings were outstanding under any revolving credit facility at December 31, 2021 or 2020.
In January 2022, we entered into a five-year $5.0 billion facility expiring in January 2027, which is extendable annually by one year with the consent of the lenders. This facility provides for customary terms and conditions with no financial covenants and may be used to provide backup liquidity for our commercial paper borrowings. Concurrently with the entry into this facility, the commitments under our existing five-year $1.5 billion facilities were terminated and the three-year $1.0 billion facility and 364-day $2.0 billion facility expired in accordance with their terms in January 2022.
Our investment portfolio includes marketable debt securities, which are subject to changes in fair value as a result of interest rate fluctuations and other market factors. Our investment policy establishes limits on the amount and time to maturity of investments with any institution. The policy also requires that investments are only entered into with corporate and financial institutions that meet high credit quality standards. Refer to “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data—Note 9. Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements” for further information.
Capital Expenditures
Annual capital expenditures were approximately $970 million in 2021, $750 million in 2020 and $800 million in 2019 and are expected to be approximately $1.2 billion in both 2022 and 2023. We continue to make capital expenditures in connection with the expansion of our cell therapy and other manufacturing capabilities, research and development and other facility-related activities.
Contractual Obligations and Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
In the normal course of business, we enter into contracts and commitments that obligate us to make payments in the future. Information regarding our obligations relating to debt, income taxes and lease arrangements are provided in “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data—Note 7. Income Taxes”, “—Note 9. Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements” and “—Note 13. Leases”, respectively.
We are committed to an aggregate $21.1 billion of potential contingent future research and development milestone payments to third parties for in-licensing, asset acquisitions and development programs including early-stage milestones of $7.4 billion (milestones achieved through Phase III clinical studies) and late-stage milestones of $13.7 billion (milestones achieved post Phase III clinical studies). Payments generally are due and payable only upon achievement of certain developmental and regulatory milestones for which the specific timing cannot be predicted. Certain agreements also provide for sales-based milestones aggregating to $15.0 billion that we would be obligated to pay upon achievement of certain sales levels in addition to royalties. We also have certain manufacturing, development and commercialization obligations in connection with alliance arrangements. It is not practicable to estimate the amount of these obligations. Refer to “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data—Note 3. Alliances” for further information regarding our alliances.
We do not have any off-balance sheet arrangements that are material or reasonably likely to become material to our financial condition or results of operations.
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Credit Ratings
Our current long-term and short-term credit ratings assigned by Moody’s Investors Service are A2 and Prime-1, respectively, with a stable long-term credit outlook, and our current long-term and short-term credit ratings assigned by Standard & Poor’s are A+ and A-1, respectively with a negative long-term credit outlook. The long-term ratings reflect the agencies’ opinion that we have a low default risk but are somewhat susceptible to adverse effects of changes in circumstances and economic conditions. The short-term ratings reflect the agencies’ opinion that we have good to extremely strong capacity for timely repayment. Any credit rating downgrade may affect the interest rate of any debt we may incur, the fair market value of existing debt and our ability to access the capital markets generally.
Cash Flows
The following is a discussion of cash flow activities:
| Year Ended December 31, | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dollars in Millions | 2021 | 2020 | ||||
| Cash flow provided by/(used in): | ||||||
| Operating activities | $ | 16,207 | $ | 14,052 | ||
| Investing activities | (538) | (10,859) | ||||
| Financing activities | (16,224) | (1,151) |
Operating Activities
Cash flow from operating activities represents the cash receipts and disbursements from all of our activities other than investing and financing activities. Operating cash flow is derived by adjusting net earnings for noncontrolling interest, non-cash operating items, gains and losses attributed to investing and financing activities and changes in operating assets and liabilities resulting from timing differences between the receipts and payments of cash and when the transactions are recognized in our results of operations. As a result, changes in cash from operating activities reflect the timing of cash collections from customers and alliance partners; payments to suppliers, alliance partners and employees; customer discounts and rebates; and tax payments in the ordinary course of business.
The $2.2 billion change in cash flow from operating activities compared to 2020 was primarily due to higher cash collections and timing of payments in the ordinary course of business, lower Celgene restructuring and integration payments ($400 million) and cash settlement of MyoKardia unvested stock awards in 2020 ($500 million), partially offset by reversion of post-retirement plan assets ($300 million) in 2020.
Investing Activities
Cash requirements from investing activities include cash used for acquisitions, manufacturing and facility-related capital expenditures and purchases of marketable securities with original maturities greater than 90 days at the time of purchase, proceeds from business divestitures (including royalties), the sale and maturity of marketable securities, sale of equity investments and upfront and contingent milestones from licensing arrangements.
The $10.3 billion change in cash flow from investing activities compared to 2020 was due to lower licensing and asset acquisition payments of $11.5 billion primarily resulting from the MyoKardia acquisition in 2020 and higher proceeds from sales of equity investments of approximately $2.4 billion in 2021, partially offset by changes in the amount of marketable debt securities held of $3.4 billion.
Financing Activities
Cash requirements from financing activities include cash used to pay dividends, repurchase common stock and repay long-term debt and other borrowings reduced by proceeds from the exercise of stock options and issuance of long-term debt and other borrowings.
The $15.1 billion change in cash flow from financing activities compared to 2020 was primarily due to debt issuances of approximately $7.0 billion to partially fund the MyoKardia acquisition in 2020, higher debt repayments of $3.3 billion, including a series of tender offer and “make whole” redemptions, and higher share repurchases of $4.7 billion in 2021.
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SEC Consent Order
As previously disclosed, on August 4, 2004, we entered into a final settlement with the SEC, concluding an investigation concerning certain wholesaler inventory and accounting matters. The settlement was reached through a Consent, a copy of which was attached as Exhibit 10 to our quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2004.
Under the terms of the Consent, we agreed, subject to certain defined exceptions, to limit sales of all products sold to our direct customers (including wholesalers, distributors, hospitals, retail outlets, pharmacies and government purchasers) based on expected demand or on amounts that do not exceed approximately one month of inventory on hand, without making a timely public disclosure of any change in practice. We also agreed in the Consent to certain measures that we have implemented including: (a) establishing a formal review and certification process of our annual and quarterly reports filed with the SEC; (b) establishing a business risk and disclosure group; (c) retaining an outside consultant to comprehensively study and help re-engineer our accounting and financial reporting processes; (d) publicly disclosing any sales incentives offered to direct customers for the purpose of inducing them to purchase products in excess of expected demand; and (e) ensuring that our budget process gives appropriate weight to inputs that come from the bottom to the top, and not just from the top to the bottom, and adequately documenting that process.
We have established a company-wide policy concerning our sales to direct customers for the purpose of complying with the Consent, which includes the adoption of various procedures to monitor and limit sales to direct customers in accordance with the terms of the Consent. These procedures include a governance process to escalate to appropriate management levels potential questions or concerns regarding compliance with the policy and timely resolution of such questions or concerns. In addition, compliance with the policy is monitored on a regular basis.
We maintain DSAs with our U.S. pharmaceutical wholesalers, which account for nearly 100% of our gross U.S. revenues. Under the current terms of the DSAs, our wholesaler customers provide us with weekly information with respect to months on hand product-level inventories and the amount of out-movement of products. The three largest wholesalers currently account for approximately 76% of our gross U.S. revenues. The inventory information received from our wholesalers, together with our internal information, is used to estimate months on hand product level inventories at these wholesalers. We estimate months on hand product inventory levels for our U.S. business’s wholesaler customers other than the three largest wholesalers by extrapolating from the months on hand calculated for the three largest wholesalers. In contrast, our non-U.S. business has significantly more direct customers, limited information on direct customer product level inventory and corresponding out-movement information and the reliability of third-party demand information, where available, varies widely. Accordingly, we rely on a variety of methods to estimate months on hand product level inventories for these business units.
We believe the above-described procedures provide a reasonable basis to ensure compliance with the Consent.
Recently Issued Accounting Standards
For recently issued accounting standards, refer to “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data—Note 1. Accounting Policies and Recently Issued Accounting Standards.”
Critical Accounting Policies
The preparation of financial statements requires the use of estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses. Our critical accounting policies are those that significantly affect our financial condition and results of operations and require the most difficult, subjective or complex judgments, often because of the need to make estimates about the effect of matters that are inherently uncertain. Because of this uncertainty, actual results may vary from these estimates.
Revenue Recognition
Our accounting policy for revenue recognition has a substantial impact on reported results and relies on certain estimates. Revenue is recognized following a five-step model: (i) identify the customer contract; (ii) identify the contract’s performance obligation; (iii) determine the transaction price; (iv) allocate the transaction price to the performance obligation; and (v) recognize revenue when or as a performance obligation is satisfied. Revenue is also reduced for GTN sales adjustments discussed below, all of which involve significant estimates and judgment after considering legal interpretations of applicable laws and regulations, historical experience, payer channel mix (e.g. Medicare or Medicaid), current contract prices under applicable programs, unbilled claims and processing time lags and inventory levels in the distribution channel. Estimates are assessed each period and adjusted as required to revise information or actual experience.
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The following categories of GTN adjustments involve significant estimates, judgments and information obtained from external sources. Refer to “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data—Note 2. Revenue” for further discussion and analysis of each significant category of GTN sales adjustments.
Charge-backs and cash discounts
Our U.S. business participates in programs with government entities, the most significant of which are the U.S. Department of Defense and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, and other parties, including covered entities under the 340B Drug Pricing Program, whereby pricing on products is extended below wholesaler list price to participating entities. These entities purchase products through wholesalers at the lower program price and the wholesalers then charge us the difference between their acquisition cost and the lower program price. Accounts receivable is reduced for the estimated amount of unprocessed charge-back claims attributable to a sale (typically within a two to four week time lag).
In the U.S. and certain other countries, customers are offered cash discounts as an incentive for prompt payment, generally approximating 2% of the invoiced sales price. Accounts receivable is reduced for the estimated amount of cash discount at the time of sale and the discount is typically taken by the customer within one month.
Medicaid and Medicare rebates
Our U.S. business participates in state government Medicaid programs and other qualifying Federal and state government programs requiring discounts and rebates to participating state and local government entities. All discounts and rebates provided through these programs are included in our Medicaid rebate accrual. Medicaid rebates have also been extended to drugs used in managed Medicaid plans. The estimated amount of unpaid or unbilled rebates is presented as a liability.
Rebates and discounts are offered to managed healthcare organizations in the U.S. managing prescription drug programs and Medicare Advantage prescription drug plans covering the Medicare Part D drug benefit. We also pay a 70% point of service discount to the CMS when the Medicare Part D beneficiaries are in the coverage gap. The estimated amount of unpaid or unbilled rebates and discounts is presented as a liability.
Other rebates, returns, discounts and adjustments
Other GTN sales adjustments include sales returns and all other programs based on applicable laws and regulations for individual non-U.S. countries as well as rebates offered to managed healthcare organizations in the U.S. to a lesser extent. The non-U.S. programs include several different pricing schemes such as cost caps, volume discounts, outcome-based pricing schemes and pricing claw-backs that are based on sales of individual companies or an aggregation of all companies participating in a specific market. The estimated amount of unpaid or unbilled rebates and discounts is presented as a liability.
Estimated returns for established products are determined after considering historical experience and other factors including levels of inventory in the distribution channel, estimated shelf life, product recalls, product discontinuances, price changes of competitive products, introductions of generic products, introductions of competitive new products and lower demand following the loss of market exclusivity. Estimated returns for new products are determined after considering historical sales return experience of similar products, such as those within the same product line, similar therapeutic area and/or similar distribution model and estimated levels of inventory in the distribution channel and projected demand. The estimated amount for product returns is presented as a liability.
Use of information from external sources
Information from external sources is used to estimate GTN adjustments. Our estimate of inventory at the wholesalers is based on the projected prescription demand-based sales for our products and historical inventory experience, as well as our analysis of third-party information, including written and oral information obtained from certain wholesalers with respect to their inventory levels and sell-through to customers and third-party market research data, and our internal information. The inventory information received from wholesalers is a product of their recordkeeping process and excludes inventory held by intermediaries to whom they sell, such as retailers and hospitals.
We have also continued the practice of combining retail and mail prescription volume on a retail-equivalent basis. We use this methodology for internal demand forecasts. We also use information from external sources to identify prescription trends, patient demand and average selling prices. Our estimates are subject to inherent limitations of estimates that rely on third-party information, as certain third-party information was itself in the form of estimates, and reflect other limitations including lags between the date as of which third-party information is generated and the date on which we receive third-party information.
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Long-lived Assets
Intangible Assets Valuations
A significant amount of the purchase price for the Celgene acquisition was allocated to intangible assets, including acquired marketed product rights and IPRD assets. Our intangible assets were $42.5 billion as of December 31, 2021 and $53.2 billion as of December 31, 2020.
Identifiable intangible assets are measured at their respective fair values as of the acquisition date. We engaged an independent third-party valuation firm to assist in determining the fair values of these assets as of the acquisition date. The fair value of these assets were estimated using discounted cash flow models. These models required the use of the following significant estimates and assumptions among others:
•Identification of product candidates with sufficient substance requiring separate recognition;
•Estimates of revenues and operating profits related to commercial products or product candidates;
•Eligible patients, pricing and market share used in estimating future revenues;
•Probability of success for unapproved product candidates and additional indications for commercial products;
•Resources required to complete the development and approval of product candidates;
•Timing of regulatory approvals and exclusivity;
•Appropriate discount rate by products;
•Market participant income tax rates; and
•Allocation of expected synergies to products.
We believe the estimated and preliminary fair value assigned to intangible assets acquired used reasonable estimates and assumptions considering the facts and circumstances as of the acquisition date.
Impairment and Amortization of Long-lived Assets, including Intangible Assets
Long-lived assets include intangible assets and property, plant and equipment and are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the assets may not be recoverable or at least annually for IPRD. Intangible assets are highly vulnerable to impairment charges, particularly newly acquired assets for recently launched products or IPRD. These assets are initially measured at fair value and therefore any reduction in expectations used in the valuations could potentially lead to impairment. Some of the more common potential risks leading to impairment include changes in competitive landscape, earlier than expected loss of market exclusivity, pricing reductions, adverse regulatory changes or clinical study results, delay or failure to obtain regulatory approval for initial or follow on indications and unanticipated development costs, inability to achieve expected synergies resulting from cost savings and avoidance, higher operating costs, changes in tax laws and other macro-economic changes. The complexity in estimating the fair value of intangible assets in connection with an impairment test is similar to the initial valuation. If the carrying value of long-lived assets exceeds its fair value, then the asset is written-down to its fair value. Expectations of future cash flows are subject to change based upon the near and long-term production volumes and margins generated by the asset as well as any potential alternative future use. The estimated useful lives of long-lived assets is subjective and requires significant judgment regarding patent lives, future plans and external market factors. Long-lived assets are also periodically reviewed for changes in facts or circumstances resulting in a reduction to the estimated useful life of the asset, requiring the acceleration of depreciation or amortization. In 2021, an impairment charge of $315 million was recognized in Cost of products sold as the carrying value of Inrebic EU regulatory approval milestones exceeded the projected undiscounted cash flows of the assets. Additionally, impairment charges of $840 million were recorded in Research and development expense relating to two IPRD assets. Refer to “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data—Note 14. Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets” for further discussion and analysis of these impairment charges.
Goodwill
Goodwill represents the excess of the consideration transferred over the estimated fair values of net assets acquired in a business combination. Goodwill was $20.5 billion as of December 31, 2021 and 2020.
We assess the goodwill balance within our single reporting unit annually and whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying value of goodwill may not be recoverable to determine whether any impairment in this asset may exist and, if so, the extent of such impairment. Goodwill is reviewed for impairment by assessing qualitative factors, including comparing our market capitalization to the carrying value of our assets. Events or circumstances that might require an interim evaluation include unexpected adverse business conditions, economic factors, unanticipated technological changes or competitive activities and acts by governments and courts.
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Income Taxes
Valuation allowances are recognized to reduce deferred tax assets when it is more likely than not that a tax benefit will not be realized. The assessment of whether or not a valuation allowance is required often requires significant judgment including long-range forecasts of future taxable income and evaluation of tax planning initiatives. Adjustments to the deferred tax valuation allowances are made to earnings in the period when such assessments are made. Our deferred tax assets were $2.7 billion at December 31, 2021 (net of valuation allowances of $1.1 billion) and $3.5 billion at December 31, 2020 (net of valuation allowances of $2.8 billion).
The U.S. federal net operating loss carryforwards were $585 million at December 31, 2021. These carryforwards were acquired as a result of certain acquisitions and are subject to limitations under Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code. The net operating loss carryforwards expire in varying amounts beginning in 2022. The foreign and state net operating loss carryforwards expire in varying amounts beginning in 2021 (certain amounts have unlimited lives).
Prior to the Mead Johnson split-off in 2009, the following transactions occurred: (i) an internal spin-off of Mead Johnson shares while still owned by us; (ii) conversion of Mead Johnson Class B shares to Class A shares; and (iii) conversion of Mead Johnson & Company to a limited liability company. These transactions as well as the split-off of Mead Johnson through the exchange offer should qualify as tax-exempt transactions under the Internal Revenue Code based upon a private letter ruling received from the Internal Revenue Service related to the conversion of Mead Johnson Class B shares to Class A shares, and outside legal opinions.
Certain assumptions, representations and covenants by Mead Johnson were relied upon regarding the future conduct of its business and other matters which could affect the tax treatment of the exchange. For example, the current tax law generally creates a presumption that the exchange would be taxable to us, if Mead Johnson or its shareholders were to engage in transactions that result in a 50% or greater change in its stock ownership during a four year period beginning two years before the exchange offer, unless it is established that the exchange offer were not part of a plan or series of related transactions to effect such a change in ownership. If the internal spin-off or exchange offer were determined not to qualify as a tax exempt transaction, the transaction could be subject to tax as if the exchange was a taxable sale by us at market value.
In addition, a negative basis or excess loss account (“ELA”) existed in our investment in stock of Mead Johnson prior to these transactions. We received an opinion from outside legal counsel to the effect that it is more likely than not that we eliminated the ELA as part of these transactions and do not have taxable income with respect to the ELA. The tax law in this area is complex and it is possible that even if the internal spin-off and the exchange offer is tax exempt under the Internal Revenue Code, the Internal Revenue Service could assert that we have additional taxable income for the period with respect to the ELA. We could be exposed to additional taxes if this were to occur. Based upon our understanding of the Internal Revenue Code and opinion from outside legal counsel, a tax reserve of $244 million was established reducing the gain on disposal of Mead Johnson included in discontinued operations in 2009.
We agreed to certain tax related indemnities with Mead Johnson as set forth in the tax sharing agreement, including certain taxes related to its business prior to the completion of the initial public offering and created as part of the restructuring to facilitate the IPO. Mead Johnson has also agreed to indemnify us for potential tax effects resulting from the breach of certain representations discussed above as well as certain transactions related to the acquisition of Mead Johnson’s stock or assets.
Liabilities are established for possible assessments by tax authorities resulting from known tax exposures including, but not limited to, transfer pricing matters, tax credits and deductibility of certain expenses. Such liabilities represent a reasonable provision for taxes ultimately expected to be paid and may need to be adjusted over time as more information becomes known.
For discussions on income taxes, refer to “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data—Note 1. Accounting Policies and Recently Issued Accounting Standards—Income Taxes” and “—Note 7. Income Taxes.”
Contingencies
In the normal course of business, we are subject to contingencies, such as legal proceedings and claims arising out of our business, that cover a wide range of matters, including, among others, government investigations, shareholder lawsuits, product and environmental liability, contractual claims and tax matters. We recognize accruals for such contingencies when it is probable that a liability will be incurred and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated. These estimates are subject to uncertainties that are difficult to predict and, as such, actual results could vary from these estimates.
For discussions on contingencies, refer to “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data—Note 1. Accounting Policies and Recently Issued Accounting Standards—Contingencies,” “—Note 7. Income Taxes” and “—Note 19. Legal Proceedings and Contingencies.”
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Product and Pipeline Developments
Our R&D programs are managed on a portfolio basis from early discovery through late-stage development and include a balance of early-stage and late-stage programs to support future growth. Our late stage R&D programs in Phase III development include both investigational compounds for initial indications and additional indications or formulations for marketed products. Spending on these programs represent approximately 40% of our annual R&D expenses in the last three years. Opdivo was the only investigational compound or marketed product that represented greater than 10% of our R&D expenses in the last three years. Our late-stage development programs could potentially have an impact on our revenue and earnings within the next few years if regulatory approvals are obtained and products are successfully commercialized. The following are the developments in our marketed products and our late-stage pipeline:
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| Opdivo | Bladder | August 2021 | Announced FDA approval for Opdivo for the adjuvant treatment of patients with urothelial carcinoma who are at high risk of recurrence after undergoing radical resection, regardless of prior neoadjuvant chemotherapy, nodal involvement or PD-L1 status. The approval is based on the Phase III CheckMate-274 trial. |
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| March 2021 | Ono, our alliance partner for Opdivo in Japan, announced the submission of a supplemental application for Opdivo to expand its use as adjuvant therapy of resected urothelial cancer, for a partial change in approved items of the manufacturing and marketing approval. The application is based on results from the global Phase III CheckMate-274 (ONO-4538-33) trial. | ||
| March 2021 | Announced that the EMA validated the type II variation application for Opdivo for the adjuvant treatment of patients with surgically resected, high-risk muscle-invasive urothelial carcinoma. The application is based on results from the Phase III CheckMate-274 trial. | ||
| Gastric and Esophageal Cancers | November 2021 | Ono, our alliance partner for Opdivo in Japan, announced that the Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare approved Opdivo for expanded use for the first-line treatment of unresectable advanced or recurrent gastric cancer in combination with chemotherapy, for a partial change in approved items of the manufacturing and marketing approval. The approval is based on results from the Phase III CheckMate-649 (ONO-4538-44) trial. | |
| November 2021 | Ono, our alliance partner for Opdivo in Japan, announced that the Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare approved Opdivo for the adjuvant treatment of esophageal cancer, for a partial change in approved items of the manufacturing and marketing approval. The approval is based on results from the Phase III CheckMate-577 (ONO-4538-43) trial. | ||
| October 2021 | Announced EC approval of Opdivo in combination with fluoropyrimidine- and platinum-based combination chemotherapy for the first-line treatment of adult patients with HER2-negative advanced or metastatic gastric, gastroesophageal junction, or esophageal adenocarcinoma whose tumors express PD-L1 with a combined positive score ≥ 5. The approval is based on results from the Phase III Checkmate-649 trial. | ||
| July 2021 | Announced EC approval of Opdivo for the adjuvant treatment of adult patients with esophageal or gastroesophageal junction cancer who have residual pathologic disease following prior neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy. The approval is based on results from the Phase 3 CheckMate-577 trial. | ||
| May 2021 | Announced FDA approval of Opdivo for the adjuvant treatment of patients with completely resected esophageal or gastroesophageal junction cancer with residual pathologic disease who have received neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy. The approval is based on results from the Phase III CheckMate-577 trial. | ||
| April 2021 | Announced FDA approval of Opdivo in combination with combination with fluoropyrimidine- and platinum-containing chemotherapy for the treatment of patients with advanced or metastatic gastric cancer, gastroesophageal junction cancer, and esophageal adenocarcinoma, regardless of PD-L1 expression status. The approval is based on the Phase III CheckMate-649 trial. | ||
| April 2021 | Announced positive topline results from the Phase III CheckMate-648 trial evaluating treatment with Opdivo plus chemotherapy or Opdivo plus Yervoy in patients with unresectable advanced or metastatic ESCC. Opdivo plus chemotherapy met primary and secondary endpoints of overall survival in patients with tumors expressing PD-L1 and in the all-randomized patient population, and also the primary endpoint of progression free survival in the PD-L1+ population. Opdivo plus Yervoy met primary and secondary endpoints of overall survival in both populations, whereas the other primary endpoint of progression free survival in the PD-L1+ population was not met. | ||
| HCC | July 2021 | Announced that in consultation with the FDA, we withdrew the U.S. indication for Opdivo in HCC following treatment with sorafenib. Opdivo was granted accelerated approval for this indication in 2017 based on tumor responses from the Phase I/II CheckMate-040 trial. CheckMate-459, the confirmatory randomized study of Opdivo versus sorafenib in the first-line setting, did not achieve statistical significance for its primary endpoint of overall survival per the pre-specified analysis. |
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| Opdivo | Hodgkin Lymphoma | September 2021 | Ono, our alliance partner for Opdivo in Japan, announced that Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare approved Opdivo for the treatment of pediatric patients with recurrent or refractory classical Hodgkin lymphoma, for a partial change in approved items of the manufacturing and marketing approval. The approval is based on results from the Phase I PENGUIN trial. |
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| NSCLC | November 2021 | Announced the Phase III CheckMate-816 trial met the primary endpoint of improved event-free survival in patients with resectable stage IB to IIIA NSCLC. In a prespecified interim analysis, Opdivo plus chemotherapy showed a statistically significant and clinically meaningful improvement in event-free survival compared to chemotherapy alone when given before surgery. | |
| RCC | August 2021 | Ono, our alliance partner for Opdivo in Japan, announced that Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare approved the combination therapy of Opdivo and CABOMETYX* for the treatment of unresectable or metastatic RCC, for a partial change in approved items of the manufacturing and marketing approval. The approval is based on results from the Phase III Checkmate-9ER trial. | |
| April 2021 | Announced EC approval of Opdivo in combination with CABOMETYX* for the first-line treatment of adults with advanced RCC. The approval is based on results from the Phase III CheckMate-9ER trial. | ||
| January 2021 | Announced FDA approval of Opdivo in combination with CABOMETYX* for the first-line treatment of patients with advanced RCC. The approval is based on the Phase III CheckMate-9ER trial. |
| Opdivo + Yervoy | CRC | June 2021 | Announced EC approval of Opdivo plus Yervoy for the treatment of adult patients with mismatch repair deficient (dMMR) or microsatellite instability-high mCRC after prior fluoropyrimidine-based combination chemotherapy. The approval is based on results from the Phase II CheckMate-142 trial. |
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| Melanoma | May 2021 | Announced new six-and-a-half year data from the Phase III CheckMate-067 trial demonstrating durable improvement in survival with first-line Opdivo plus Yervoy therapy and Opdivo monotherapy, versus Yervoy alone, in patients with advanced melanoma. | |
| Esophageal | September 2021 | Announced that the FDA has accepted the sBLA for Opdivo in combination with Yervoy and Opdivo in combination with fluoropyrimidine- and platinum-containing chemotherapy as first-line treatments for adult patients with unresectable advanced, recurrent or metastatic esophageal squamous cell carcinoma. The FDA assigned a PDUFA goal date of May 28, 2022. The sBLA submissions were based on the Phase III Checkmate-648 trial. | |
| September 2021 | Ono, our alliance partner for Opdivo in Japan, announced that the companies have submitted supplemental applications in Japan for Opdivo in combination with Yervoy and Opdivo in combination with chemotherapy for the first-line treatment of unresectable, advanced or recurrent esophageal cancer, for a partial change in approved items of the manufacturing and marketing approvals in Japan. The applications are based on results from the Phase III CheckMate-648 trial. | ||
| August 2021 | Announced that the EMA validated its MAA for both Opdivo in combination with Yervoy and Opdivo in combination with fluoropyrimidine- and platinum-containing chemotherapy as first-line treatments for adult patients with unresectable advanced, recurrent or metastatic esophageal squamous cell carcinoma. Validation of these applications confirm that the submissions are complete and begins the EMA’s centralized review process. The applications are based on results from the pivotal Phase III CheckMate-648 trial. | ||
| Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma | September 2021 | Announced three-year data from the CheckMate-743 trial that demonstrated a durable survival benefit with first-line treatment with Opdivo plus Yervoy compared to platinum-based standard-of-care chemotherapy in patients with unresectable malignant pleural mesothelioma, regardless of histology. | |
| June 2021 | Announced EC approval of Opdivo plus Yervoy for the first line treatment of adults with unresectable malignant pleural mesothelioma. The approval is based on results from the Phase III CheckMate-743 trial. | ||
| May 2021 | Ono, our alliance partner for Opdivo in Japan, announced that the companies received approval for combination therapy of Opdivo and Yervoy in Japan for the first-line treatment of unresectable advanced or recurrent malignant pleural mesothelioma, for a partial change in approved items of the manufacturing and marketing approval. The approval is based on results from the Phase III CheckMate-743 trial. |
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| Opdivo + Yervoy | RCC | September 2021 | Announced that Opdivo plus Yervoy continued to demonstrate durable, long-term survival in the Phase III CheckMate-214 trial, with a five-year survival rate of 48% in patients with previously untreated advanced or metastatic RCC. After a median follow-up of 67.7 months, Opdivo plus Yervoy maintained superior overall survival and response benefits versus sunitinib in both patients with intermediate- and poor-risk prognostic factors, the primary endpoint population, and across all randomized patients. |
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| NSCLC | May 2021 | Announced that Part 1 of the Phase III CheckMate-227 trial continues to demonstrate the long-term survival benefits of first-line treatment with Opdivo plus Yervoy compared to chemotherapy in patients with advanced NSCLC, regardless of PD-L1 expression level or histology, with a minimum follow-up of over four years. | |
| May 2021 | Announced that Opdivo plus Yervoy with two cycles of chemotherapy showed a durable survival benefit compared to four cycles of chemotherapy alone after two years of follow-up in previously untreated patients with advanced NSCLC in the Phase III CheckMate-9LA trial. | ||
| SCCHN | July 2021 | Announced an update on the Phase III CheckMate-651 trial comparing Opdivo plus Yervoy to the EXTREME regimen (cetuximab, cisplatin/carboplatin and fluorouracil) as a first-line treatment in platinum-eligible patients with recurrent or metastatic SCCHN. Although Opdivo plus Yervoy showed a clear, positive trend towards overall survival in patients whose tumors express PD-L1 with a combined positive score ≥ 20, the study did not meet its primary endpoints. |
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| Orencia | aGvHD | December 2021 | Announced FDA approval of Orencia for the prevention, of aGvHD, in combination with a calcineurin inhibitor and methotrexate, in adults and pediatric patients two years of age and older undergoing hematopoietic stem cell transplantation from a matched or one allele-mismatched unrelated donor. The approval is based on results from the Phase II ABA2 trial. |
| Reblozyl | Beta Thalassemia | December 2021 | Announced that the FDA has accepted for priority review the sBLA for Reblozyl for the treatment of anemia in adults with non-transfusion dependent beta thalassemia. The FDA has set a PDUFA goal date of March 27, 2022. The sBLA is based on results from the Phase II BEYOND trial. |
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| December 2021 | Announced that the EMA validated its MAA for Reblozyl for the treatment of anemia in adults with non-transfusion dependent beta thalassemia. Validation of the application confirms that the submission is complete and begins the EMA’s centralized review process. The application is based on results from the pivotal Phase II BEYOND trial. | ||
| June 2021 | Announced with Acceleron, that Phase II BEYOND study evaluating Reblozyl plus best supportive care in adult patients with non-transfusion dependent beta thalassemia demonstrated that 77.7% of patients treated with Reblozyl achieved a hemoglobin increase (≥1.0 gram/deciliter) compared to 0% of patients in the placebo arm. |
| Zeposia | UC | November 2021 | Announced EC approval of Zeposia for the treatment of adults with moderately to severely active UC who have had an inadequate response, lost response, or were intolerant to either conventional therapy or a biologic agent. The approval is based on data from the pivotal Phase III True North trial. |
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| May 2021 | Announced FDA approval of Zeposia for the treatment of adults with moderately to severely active UC. The approval is based on data from the pivotal Phase III True North trial. | ||
| MS | October 2021 | Announced interim results from the Phase III open-label extension trial DAYBREAK, demonstrating the long-term efficacy and safety profile of Zeposia in patients with relapsing forms of MS. In the DAYBREAK extension study, safety was consistent with prior findings and no new safety signals emerged during the reporting period with long-term use of Zeposia. Treatment with Zeposia demonstrated a low annualized relapse rate of 0.103. At months 36 and 48, 75% and 71% of participants were relapse-free and 3- and 6-month confirmed disability progression was observed in 13.9% and 11.4% of participants in the trial, respectively. |
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| Inrebic | Myelofibrosis | February 2021 | Announced EC approval of Inrebic for the treatment of disease-related splenomegaly (enlarged spleen) or symptoms in adult patients with primary myelofibrosis, post-polycythaemia vera myelofibrosis or post-essential thrombocythaemia myelofibrosis, who are JAK inhibitor naïve or have been treated with ruxolitinib. |
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| Onureg | AML | June 2021 | Announced EC approval of Onureg as a maintenance therapy in adult patients with AML who achieved complete remission or complete remission with incomplete blood count recovery following induction therapy with or without consolidation treatment and who are not candidates for, including those who choose not to proceed to, hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. The approval is based on data from the Phase III QUAZAR AML-001 study. |
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| Breyanzi | Lymphoma | January 2022 | Received a positive CHMP opinion of Breyanzi for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, primary mediastinal large B-cell lymphoma, and follicular lymphoma grade 3B after two or more lines of systemic therapy. The opinion is based on data from the TRANSCEND NHL 001 trial. |
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| June 2021 | Announced positive topline results from the Phase III TRANSFORM trial evaluating Breyanzi as a second-line treatment in adults with relapsed or refractory large B-cell lymphoma compared to salvage therapy followed by high-dose chemotherapy and hematopoietic stem cell transplant. Results of a pre-specified interim analysis conducted by an independent review committee showed the study met its primary endpoint of demonstrating a clinically meaningful and highly statistically significant improvement in event-free survival, as well as key secondary endpoints of complete response rate and progression-free survival compared to standard of care. | ||
| March 2021 | Announced Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare approval of Breyanzi for the treatment of patients with relapsed or refractory large B-cell lymphoma1 and relapsed or refractory follicular lymphoma. | ||
| February 2021 | Announced FDA approval of Breyanzi, for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory large B-cell lymphoma after two or more lines of systemic therapy, including diffuse large B-cell lymphoma not otherwise specified (including DLBCL arising from indolent lymphoma), high-grade B-cell lymphoma, primary mediastinal large B-cell lymphoma, and follicular lymphoma grade 3B. |
| Abecma | Multiple Myeloma | January 2022 | Announced Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare approval of Abecma for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma, who have received at least three prior therapies, including an immunomodulatory agent, a proteasome inhibitor and an anti-CD38 antibody, and have either experienced disease progression on the last therapy or relapse after the last therapy. The approval is based on results from the Phase II BB2121-MM-001 and Phase I CRB-401 trials. |
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| August 2021 | Announced EC approval for Abecma for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed and refractory multiple myeloma, who have received at least three prior therapies, including an immunomodulatory agent, a proteasome inhibitor and an anti-CD38 antibody and have demonstrated disease progression on the last therapy. The approval is based on results from the pivotal KarMMa study. | ||
| March 2021 | Announced with bluebird FDA approval of Abecma (idecabtagene vicleucel; ide-cel) for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma after four or more prior lines of therapy, including an immunomodulatory agent, a proteasome inhibitor, and an anti-CD38 monoclonal antibody. The approval is based on results from the pivotal Phase II KarMMA study. |
| deucravacitinib | UC | October 2021 | Announced the Phase II LATTICE-UC study evaluating deucravacitinib compared to placebo in moderate to severe UC did not meet the primary efficacy endpoint of clinical remission at Week 12, nor secondary efficacy endpoints. The safety profile of deucravacitinib was consistent with previously reported studies in psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis, and no new safety signals were observed. The potential of deucravacitinib in UC continues to be evaluated in IM011-127, a second Phase II trial that also includes a higher dose. |
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| Plaque Psoriasis | November 2021 | Announced that the FDA has accepted the NDA for deucravacitinib for the treatment of adults with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis. The FDA has set a PDUFA goal date of September 10, 2022. The NDA is based on results from the Phase III POETYK PSO-1 and POETYK PSO-2 trials. | |
| November 2021 | Announced that the EMA validated its MAA for deucravacitinib for the treatment of adults with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis. Validation of the application confirms that the submission is complete and begins the EMA’s centralized review process. The application is based on results from the Phase III POETYK PSO-1 and POETYK PSO-2 trials. | ||
| November 2021 | Announced Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare has accepted the NDA for deucravacitinib for the treatment of adults with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis, pustular psoriasis and erythrodermic psoriasis. The application is based on results from the Phase III POETYK PSO-1 and POETYK PSO-2 trials. | ||
| February 2021 | Announced positive results from POETYK PSO-2, the second pivotal Phase III trial evaluating deucravacitinib (tyrosine kinase 2 inhibitor) for the treatment of patients with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis. POETYK PSO-2 met both co-primary endpoints versus placebo, with significantly more patients achieving Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI 75), defined as at least a 75 percent improvement of baseline PASI, and a static Physician's Global Assessment (sPGA) score of clear or almost clear (sPGA 0/1) after 16 weeks of treatment. |
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| mavacamten | Obstructive HCM | November 2021 | Announced that the FDA has extended the review of the NDA for mavacamten for the treatment of patients with symptomatic obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy to April 28, 2022 to allow sufficient time to review information pertaining to updates to the proposed REMS. |
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| October 2021 | Announced that the EMA validated its MAA for mavacamten for the treatment of patients with obstructive HCM. Validation of the application confirm that the submission is complete and begins the EMA’s centralized review process. The application is based on results from the pivotal Phase III EXPLORER-HCM trial. | ||
| May 2021 | Announced a new analysis of data from the Phase III EXPLORER-HCM study evaluating mavacamten, an investigational, first-in-class cardiac myosin inhibitor, in patients with oHCM. At 30 weeks, the change in Kansas City Cardiomyopathy Questionnaire Overall Summary Score (KCCQ OSS) was greater in mavacamten patients than placebo, with similar benefits across all KCCQ subscales | ||
| March 2021 | Announced that the FDA accepted the NDA for mavacamten, an investigational, novel, oral, allosteric modulator of cardiac myosin, for patients with symptomatic obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. The FDA has assigned a PDUFA goal date of January 28, 2022. |
| relatlimab | Melanoma | October 2021 | Announced that the EMA validated its MAA for relatlimab and nivolumab fixed-dose combination for first-line treatment of adult and pediatric patients with advanced (unresectable or metastatic) melanoma. Validation of the application confirm that the submission is complete and begins the EMA’s centralized review process. The application is based on results from the pivotal Phase II/III RELATIVITY-047 trial. |
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| September 2021 | Announced that the FDA has accepted for priority review the BLA for the fixed dose combination of relatlimab and nivolumab for the treatment of adult and pediatric patients with unresectable or metastatic melanoma. The FDA assigned a PDUFA goal date of March 19, 2022. The BLA submission was based on the Phase II/III RELATIVITY-047 trial. | ||
| March 2021 | Announced primary results from the Phase II/III RELATIVITY-047 (CA224-047) trial evaluating the fixed-dose combination of relatlimab, an anti-LAG-3 antibody, and Opdivo versus Opdivo alone in patients with previously untreated metastatic or unresectable melanoma. The trial met its primary endpoint of progression-free survival. Follow up for overall survival, a secondary endpoint, is ongoing. The fixed-dose combination was well-tolerated and there were no new safety signals reported in either the relatlimab and Opdivo combination arm or the Opdivo arm. |
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Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This 2021 Form 10-K (including documents incorporated by reference) and other written and oral statements we make from time to time contain certain “forward-looking” statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act, and Section 21E of the Exchange Act. You can identify these forward-looking statements by the fact they use words such as “should,” “could,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “target,” “may,” “project,” “guidance,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “will” and other words and terms of similar meaning and expression in connection with any discussion of future operating or financial performance. One can also identify forward-looking statements by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. Such forward-looking statements are based on our current expectations and projections about our future financial results, goals, plans and objectives and involve inherent risks, assumptions and uncertainties, including internal or external factors that could delay, divert or change any of them in the next several years, and could cause our future financial results, goals, plans and objectives to differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, the statements. These statements are likely to relate to, among other things, our goals, plans and objectives regarding our financial position, results of operations, cash flows, market position, product development, product approvals, sales efforts, expenses, performance or results of current and anticipated products, our business development strategy and in relation to our ability to realize the projected benefits of our acquisitions of Celgene and MyoKardia, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our operations and the development and commercialization of our products, potential laws and regulations to lower drug prices, market actions taken by private and government payers to manage drug utilization and contain costs, the expiration of patents or data protection on certain products, including assumptions about our ability to retain marketing exclusivity of certain products, and the outcome of contingencies such as legal proceedings and financial results. No forward-looking statement can be guaranteed. We have included important factors in the cautionary statements included in this 2021 Form 10-K, particularly under “Item 1A. Risk Factors,” that we believe could cause actual results to differ materially from any forward-looking statement.
Although we believe we have been prudent in our plans and assumptions, no assurance can be given that any goal or plan set forth in forward-looking statements can be achieved and readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such statements, which speak only as of the date made. Additional risks that we may currently deem immaterial or that are not presently known to us could also cause the forward-looking events discussed in this 2021 Form 10-K not to occur. Except as otherwise required by federal securities law, we undertake no obligation to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, changed circumstances or otherwise after the date of this 2021 Form 10-K.