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Abbott Reports Third-Quarter 2020 Results; Achieves Strong Double-Digit Earnings Growth and Raises Guidance
ABBOTT PARK, Ill., Oct. 21, 2020 - Abbott today announced financial results for the third quarter ended Sept. 30, 2020.
"Our strong results and increased guidance are a direct reflection of our ability to innovate and deliver despite challenging conditions," said Robert B. Ford, president and chief executive officer, Abbott. "Our new product pipeline continues to be highly productive, and we're well-positioned to finish the year with a lot of momentum."
THIRD-Quarter Business Overview
Note: Management believes that measuring sales growth rates on an organic basis is an appropriate way for investors to best understand the underlying performance of the business. Organic sales growth excludes the impact of foreign exchange.
Following are sales by business segment and commentary for the third quarter 2020:
($ in millions)
| % Change vs. 3Q19 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sales 3Q20 | Reported | Organic | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| U.S. | Int'l | Total | U.S. | Int'l | Total | U.S. | Int'l | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total * | 3,329 | 5,524 | 8,853 | 17.4 | 5.4 | 9.6 | 17.4 | 7.0 | 10.6 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nutrition | 818 | 1,106 | 1,924 | 3.7 | 1.9 | 2.6 | 3.7 | 4.4 | 4.1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Diagnostics | 1,133 | 1,507 | 2,640 | 61.4 | 24.8 | 38.2 | 61.4 | 25.6 | 38.8 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Established Pharmaceuticals | -- | 1,099 | 1,099 | n/a | (9.3 | ) | (9.3 | ) | n/a | (3.3 | ) | (3.3 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Medical Devices | 1,363 | 1,807 | 3,170 | 2.2 | 4.4 | 3.4 | 2.2 | 2.9 | 2.6 |
* Total Q3 2020 Abbott sales from continuing operations include Other Sales of approximately $20 million.
| % Change vs. 9M19 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sales 9M20 | Reported | Organic | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| U.S. | Int'l | Total | U.S. | Int'l | Total | U.S. | Int'l | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total * | 8,823 | 15,084 | 23,907 | 4.6 | (0.4 | ) | 1.3 | 4.6 | 2.4 | 3.2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nutrition | 2,438 | 3,273 | 5,711 | 5.0 | 1.7 | 3.1 | 5.0 | 4.6 | 4.8 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Diagnostics | 2,793 | 3,667 | 6,460 | 31.6 | 3.8 | 14.2 | 31.6 | 6.1 | 15.7 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Established Pharmaceuticals | -- | 3,156 | 3,156 | n/a | (4.7 | ) | (4.7 | ) | n/a | 1.3 | 1.3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Medical Devices | 3,562 | 4,968 | 8,530 | (10.3 | ) | (1.9 | ) | (5.6 | ) | (10.3 | ) | (0.8 | ) | (5.0 | ) |
* Total 9M 2020 Abbott sales from continuing operations include Other Sales of approximately $50 million.
n/a = Not Applicable.
Note: In order to compute results excluding the impact of exchange rates, current year U.S. dollar sales are multiplied or divided, as appropriate, by the current year average foreign exchange rates and then those amounts are multiplied or divided, as appropriate, by the prior year average foreign exchange rates.
Third-quarter 2020 worldwide sales of $8.9 billion increased 9.6 percent on a reported basis and 10.6 percent on an organic basis.
($ in millions)
| % Change vs. 3Q19 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sales 3Q20 | Reported | Organic | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| U.S. | Int'l | Total | U.S. | Int'l | Total | U.S. | Int'l | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | 818 | 1,106 | 1,924 | 3.7 | 1.9 | 2.6 | 3.7 | 4.4 | 4.1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pediatric | 488 | 518 | 1,006 | 1.9 | (8.3 | ) | (3.7 | ) | 1.9 | (6.2 | ) | (2.5 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Adult | 330 | 588 | 918 | 6.5 | 13.0 | 10.6 | 6.5 | 16.0 | 12.4 |
| % Change vs. 9M19 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sales 9M20 | Reported | Organic | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| U.S. | Int'l | Total | U.S. | Int'l | Total | U.S. | Int'l | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | 2,438 | 3,273 | 5,711 | 5.0 | 1.7 | 3.1 | 5.0 | 4.6 | 4.8 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pediatric | 1,490 | 1,629 | 3,119 | 5.9 | (5.2 | ) | (0.2 | ) | 5.9 | (2.7 | ) | 1.2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Adult | 948 | 1,644 | 2,592 | 3.7 | 9.5 | 7.3 | 3.7 | 13.0 | 9.5 |
Worldwide Nutrition sales increased 2.6 percent on a reported basis and 4.1 percent on an organic basis in the third quarter. Strong U.S. and international sales performance of Ensure , Abbott ' s market-leading complete and balanced nutrition brand, led to global Adult Nutrition sales growth of 10.6 percent on a reported basis and 12.4 percent on an organic basis. In Pediatric Nutrition, U.S. sales were led by growth of Pedialyte , Abbott ' s oral rehydration brand, and PediaSure . Internationally, Pediatric Nutrition growth in Southeast Asia was offset by challenging conditions in Greater China.
($ in millions)
| % Change vs. 3Q19 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sales 3Q20 | Reported | Organic | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| U.S. | Int'l | Total | U.S. | Int'l | Total | U.S. | Int'l | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | 1,133 | 1,507 | 2,640 | 61.4 | 24.8 | 38.2 | 61.4 | 25.6 | 38.8 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Core Laboratory | 284 | 892 | 1,176 | 4.6 | (1.5 | ) | (0.1 | ) | 4.6 | (0.3 | ) | 0.8 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Molecular | 220 | 238 | 458 | 536.1 | 211.9 | 313.1 | 536.1 | 212.7 | 313.6 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Point of Care | 96 | 35 | 131 | (15.2 | ) | 10.6 | (9.6 | ) | (15.2 | ) | 9.8 | (9.7 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Rapid Diagnostics | 533 | 342 | 875 | 88.3 | 75.9 | 83.2 | 88.3 | 75.3 | 83.0 |
| % Change vs. 9M19 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sales 9M20 | Reported | Organic | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| U.S. | Int'l | Total | U.S. | Int'l | Total | U.S. | Int'l | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | 2,793 | 3,667 | 6,460 | 31.6 | 3.8 | 14.2 | 31.6 | 6.1 | 15.7 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Core Laboratory | 840 | 2,312 | 3,152 | 5.9 | (11.6 | ) | (7.5 | ) | 5.9 | (9.2 | ) | (5.7 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Molecular | 429 | 527 | 956 | 279.5 | 147.2 | 193.0 | 279.5 | 152.1 | 196.2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Point of Care | 278 | 109 | 387 | (17.1 | ) | 22.4 | (8.8 | ) | (17.1 | ) | 23.8 | (8.5 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Rapid Diagnostics | 1,246 | 719 | 1,965 | 41.5 | 16.4 | 31.1 | 41.5 | 18.3 | 31.9 |
Worldwide Diagnostics sales increased 38.2 percent on a reported basis in the third quarter and increased 38.8 percent on an organic basis. Strong growth in the quarter was driven by demand for Abbott's portfolio of COVID-19 diagnostics tests on its lab-based immunoassay and molecular diagnostics systems and point-of-care rapid testing platforms. Global COVID-19 testing-related sales were $881 million in the quarter.
Established Pharmaceuticals
($ in millions)
| % Change vs. 3Q19 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sales 3Q20 | Reported | Organic | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| U.S. | Int'l | Total | U.S. | Int'l | Total | U.S. | Int'l | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | -- | 1,099 | 1,099 | n/a | (9.3 | ) | (9.3 | ) | n/a | (3.3 | ) | (3.3 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Key Emerging Markets | -- | 799 | 799 | n/a | (10.3 | ) | (10.3 | ) | n/a | (1.8 | ) | ( 1.8 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Other | -- | 300 | 300 | n/a | (6.3 | ) | (6.3 | ) | n/a | (7.7 | ) | (7.7 | ) |
| % Change vs. 9M19 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sales 9M20 | Reported | Organic | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| U.S. | Int'l | Total | U.S. | Int'l | Total | U.S. | Int'l | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | -- | 3,156 | 3,156 | n/a | (4.7 | ) | (4.7 | ) | n/a | 1.3 | 1.3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Key Emerging Markets | -- | 2,376 | 2,376 | n/a | (4.8 | ) | (4.8 | ) | n/a | 3.2 | 3.2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other | -- | 780 | 780 | n/a | (4.4 | ) | (4.4 | ) | n/a | (4.3 | ) | (4.3 | ) |
Established Pharmaceuticals sales decreased 9.3 percent on a reported basis in the third quarter and decreased 3.3 percent on an organic basis.
Key Emerging Markets include India, Brazil, Russia and China along with several additional emerging countries that represent the most attractive long-term growth opportunities for Abbott's branded generics product portfolio. Sales in these geographies decreased 10.3 percent on a reported basis in the quarter and decreased 1.8 percent on an organic basis primarily due to market softness across several countries as a result of the spread of COVID-19.
Medical Devices
($ in millions)
| % Change vs. 3Q19 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sales 3Q20 | Reported | Organic | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| U.S. | Int'l | Total | U.S. | Int'l | Total | U.S. | Int'l | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | 1,363 | 1,807 | 3,170 | 2.2 | 4.4 | 3.4 | 2.2 | 2.9 | 2.6 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Rhythm Management | 242 | 265 | 507 | (8.7 | ) | (2.7 | ) | (5.7 | ) | (8.7 | ) | (4.1 | ) | (6.4 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Electrophysiology | 192 | 249 | 441 | 4.1 | 3.0 | 3.5 | 4.1 | 1.8 | 2.8 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Heart Failure | 144 | 46 | 190 | 5.7 | (8.6 | ) | 1.8 | 5.7 | (10.1 | ) | 1.4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Vascular | 230 | 400 | 630 | (8.3 | ) | (10.4 | ) | (9.7 | ) | (8.3 | ) | (11.2 | ) | (10.2 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Structural Heart | 159 | 194 | 353 | 1.0 | 1.9 | 1.5 | 1.0 | -- | 0.4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Neuromodulation | 170 | 36 | 206 | 2.8 | (7.7 | ) | 0.8 | 2.8 | (9.5 | ) | 0.4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Diabetes Care | 226 | 617 | 843 | 29.6 | 25.9 | 26.9 | 29.6 | 23.6 | 25.2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Vascular Product Lines: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Coronary and Endovascular a | 209 | 398 | 607 | (8.5 | ) | (10.1 | ) | (9.6 | ) | (8.5 | ) | (10.9 | ) | (10.1 | ) |
| % Change vs. 9M19 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sales 9M20 | Reported | Organic | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| U.S. | Int'l | Total | U.S. | Int'l | Total | U.S. | Int'l | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | 3,562 | 4,968 | 8,530 | (10.3 | ) | (1.9 | ) | (5.6 | ) | (10.3 | ) | (0.8 | ) | (5.0 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Rhythm Management | 655 | 727 | 1,382 | (17.1 | ) | (10.2 | ) | (13.6 | ) | (17.1 | ) | (9.1 | ) | (13.0 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Electrophysiology | 476 | 652 | 1,128 | (13.4 | ) | (8.5 | ) | (10.6 | ) | (13.4 | ) | (8.0 | ) | (10.3 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Heart Failure | 411 | 140 | 551 | (4.1 | ) | (1.9 | ) | (3.5 | ) | (4.1 | ) | (1.0 | ) | (3.3 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Vascular | 628 | 1,108 | 1,736 | (20.1 | ) | (17.9 | ) | (18.7 | ) | (20.1 | ) | (16.9 | ) | (18.1 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Structural Heart | 386 | 508 | 894 | (13.4 | ) | (12.2 | ) | (12.7 | ) | (13.4 | ) | (11.5 | ) | (12.3 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Neuromodulation | 392 | 97 | 489 | (19.3 | ) | (21.6 | ) | (19.7 | ) | (19.3 | ) | (20.2 | ) | (19.5 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Diabetes Care | 614 | 1,736 | 2,350 | 26.7 | 28.8 | 28.2 | 26.7 | 30.4 | 29.4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Vascular Product Lines: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Coronary and Endovascular a | 575 | 1,101 | 1,676 | (18.7 | ) | (17.9 | ) | (18.2 | ) | (18.7 | ) | (16.9 | ) | (17.5 | ) |
Worldwide Medical Devices sales increased 3.4 percent on a reported basis in the third quarter and increased 2.6 percent on an organic basis. Sales growth and procedure volume trends across Abbott's cardiovascular and neuromodulation business areas improved significantly versus the prior quarter as demand continues to return to more normalized levels.
In Diabetes Care, strong growth was led by FreeStyle Libre, which grew 37.9 percent on a reported basis and 35.6 percent on an organic basis. In September, Abbott obtained CE Mark for its FreeStyle Libre 3 system, which automatically delivers real-time, up-to-the-minute glucose readings, unsurpassed 14-day accuracy 2 and real-time glucose alarms in the world's smallest and thinnest 3 wearable sensor at the same affordable price 4 as previous versions. Abbott also obtained CE Mark for its Libre Sense Glucose Sport Biosensor in Europe. Libre Sense is a consumer over-the-counter product that provides continuous glucose monitoring for athletes to better understand the efficacy of their nutrition choices on training and athletic performance .
Abbott 's guidance for 2020
Abbott projects full-year 2020 diluted earnings per share from continuing operations under GAAP of at least $2.35. Abbott forecasts specified items for the full-year 2020 of $1.20 primarily related to intangible amortization, acquisition-related expenses, restructuring and cost reduction initiatives and other net expenses. Excluding specified items, projected adjusted diluted earnings per share from continuing operations would be at least $3.55 for full-year 2020.
Abbott declares 387 th consecutive QUARTERLY DIVIDEND
On Sept. 17, 2020, the board of directors of Abbott declared the company's quarterly dividend of $0.36 per share. Abbott's cash dividend is payable Nov. 16, 2020, to shareholders of record at the close of business on Oct. 15, 2020.
Abbott has increased its dividend payout for 48 consecutive years and is a member of the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats Index, which tracks companies that have annually increased their dividend for at least 25 consecutive years.
Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 107,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/company/abbott-/, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews.
Abbott will live webcast its third-quarter earnings conference call through its Investor Relations website at www.abbottinvestor.com at 8 a.m. Central time today. An archived edition of the webcast will be available later that day.
- Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 -
A Caution Concerning Forward-Looking Statements
Some statements in this news release may be forward-looking statements for purposes of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Abbott cautions that these forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, including the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Abbott's operations and financial results, that may cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements. Economic, competitive, governmental, technological and other factors that may affect Abbott's operations are discussed in Item 1A, "Risk Factors" in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended Dec. 31, 2019 and in Item 1A, "Risk Factors" in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2020, and are incorporated herein by reference. Abbott undertakes no obligation to release publicly any revisions to forward-looking statements as a result of subsequent events or developments, except as required by law.
Abbott Laboratories and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Earnings
Third Quarter Ended September 30, 2020 and 2019
(in millions, except per share data)
| 3Q20 | 3Q19 | % Change | ||||||||||||
| Net Sales | $ | 8,853 | $ | 8,076 | 9.6 | |||||||||
| Cost of products sold, excluding amortization expense | 3,966 | 3,358 | 18.1 | |||||||||||
| Amortization of intangible assets | 510 | 484 | 5.3 | |||||||||||
| Research and development | 580 | 596 | (2.8 | ) | ||||||||||
| Selling, general, and administrative | 2,302 | 2,440 | (5.7 | ) | ||||||||||
| Total Operating Cost and Expenses | 7,358 | 6,878 | 7.0 | |||||||||||
| Operating Earnings | 1,495 | 1,198 | 24.8 | |||||||||||
| Interest expense, net | 127 | 143 | (11.2 | ) | ||||||||||
| Net foreign exchange (gain) loss | (7 | ) | 7 | n/m | ||||||||||
| Other (income) expense, net | (46 | ) | (55 | ) | (16.4 | ) | ||||||||
| Earnings from Continuing Operations before taxes | 1,421 | 1,103 | 28.9 | |||||||||||
| Tax expense on Earnings from Continuing Operations | 189 | 143 | 31.7 | 1) | ||||||||||
| Earnings from Continuing Operations | 1,232 | 960 | 28.5 | |||||||||||
| Earnings from Discontinued Operations, net of taxes | -- | -- | n/m | |||||||||||
| Net Earnings | $ | 1,232 | $ | 960 | 28.5 | |||||||||
| Earnings from Continuing Operations, excluding Specified Items, as described below | $ | 1,760 | $ | 1,514 | 16.2 | 2) | ||||||||
| Diluted Earnings per Common Share from: | ||||||||||||||
| Continuing Operations | $ | 0.69 | $ | 0.53 | 30.2 | |||||||||
| Discontinued Operations | -- | -- | n/m | |||||||||||
| Total | $ | 0.69 | $ | 0.53 | 30.2 | |||||||||
| Diluted Earnings per Common Share from Continuing Operations, excluding Specified Items, as described below | $ | 0.98 | $ | 0.84 | 16.7 | 2) | ||||||||
| Average Number of Common Shares Outstanding Plus Dilutive Common Stock Options | 1,788 | 1,784 |
See tables on page 13 for an explanation of certain non-GAAP financial information.
n/m = Percent change is not meaningful.
See footnotes on the following page.
2019 Net Earnings and Diluted Earnings per Common Share from Continuing Operations, excluding Specified Items, excludes net after-tax charges of $554 million, or $0.31 per share, for intangible amortization expense and other expenses primarily associated with acquisitions and restructuring actions.
Abbott Laboratories and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Earnings
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020 and 2019
(in millions, except per share data)
| 9M20 | 9M19 | % Change | ||||||||||||
| Net Sales | $ | 23,907 | $ | 23,590 | 1.3 | |||||||||
| Cost of products sold, excluding amortization expense | 10,510 | 9,797 | 7.3 | |||||||||||
| Amortization of intangible assets | 1,624 | 1,453 | 11.8 | |||||||||||
| Research and development | 1,722 | 1,845 | (6.7 | ) | 1) | |||||||||
| Selling, general, and administrative | 7,126 | 7,352 | (3.1 | ) | ||||||||||
| Total Operating Cost and Expenses | 20,982 | 20,447 | 2.6 | |||||||||||
| Operating Earnings | 2,925 | 3,143 | (6.9 | ) | ||||||||||
| Interest expense, net | 373 | 437 | (14.8 | ) | ||||||||||
| Net foreign exchange (gain) loss | (3 | ) | 9 | n/m | ||||||||||
| Other (income) expense, net | (25 | ) | (140 | ) | (82.2 | ) | ||||||||
| Earnings from Continuing Operations before taxes | 2,580 | 2,837 | (9.0 | ) | ||||||||||
| Tax expense on Earnings from Continuing Operations | 267 | 199 | 34.1 | 2) | ||||||||||
| Earnings from Continuing Operations | 2,313 | 2,638 | (12.3 | ) | ||||||||||
| Earnings from Discontinued Operations, net of taxes | 20 | -- | n/m | |||||||||||
| Net Earnings | $ | 2,333 | $ | 2,638 | (11.5 | ) | ||||||||
| Earnings from Continuing Operations, excluding Specified Items, as described below | $ | 3,940 | $ | 4,105 | (4.0 | ) | 3) | |||||||
| Diluted Earnings per Common Share from: | ||||||||||||||
| Continuing Operations | $ | 1.29 | $ | 1.47 | (12.2 | ) | ||||||||
| Discontinued Operations | 0.01 | -- | n/m | |||||||||||
| Total | $ | 1.30 | $ | 1.47 | (11.6 | ) | ||||||||
| Diluted Earnings per Common Share from Continuing Operations, excluding Specified Items, as described below | $ | 2.20 | $ | 2.29 | (3.9 | ) | 3) | |||||||
| Average Number of Common Shares Outstanding Plus Dilutive Common Stock Options | 1,785 | 1,781 |
See tables on page 14 for an explanation of certain non-GAAP financial information.
n/m = Percent change is not meaningful.
See footnotes on the following page.
2019 Tax expense on Earnings from Continuing Operations includes the impact of a $78 million reduction of the transition tax associated with the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) and approximately $95 million in excess tax benefits associated with share-based compensation.
2019 Net Earnings and Diluted Earnings per Common Share from Continuing Operations, excluding Specified Items, excludes net after-tax charges of $1.467 billion, or $0.82 per share, for intangible amortization expense and other expenses primarily associated with acquisitions and restructuring actions.
Abbott Laboratories and Subsidiaries
Non-GAAP Reconciliation of Financial Information From Continuing Operations
Third Quarter Ended September 30, 2020 and 2019
(in millions, except per share data)
| 3Q20 | ||||||||||||||||
| As Reported (GAAP) | Specified Items | As Adjusted | % to Sales | |||||||||||||
| Intangible Amortization | $ | 510 | $ | (510 | ) | $ | -- | |||||||||
| Gross Margin | 4,377 | 705 | 5,082 | 57.4 | % | |||||||||||
| R&D | 580 | (21 | ) | 559 | 6.3 | % | ||||||||||
| SG&A | 2,302 | 63 | 2,365 | 26.7 | % | |||||||||||
| Other (income) expense, net | (46 | ) | (1 | ) | (47 | ) | ||||||||||
| Earnings from Continuing Operations before taxes | 1,421 | 664 | 2,085 | |||||||||||||
| Tax expense on Earnings from Continuing Operations | 189 | 136 | 325 | |||||||||||||
| Earnings from Continuing Operations | 1,232 | 528 | 1,760 | |||||||||||||
| Diluted Earnings per Share from Continuing Operations | $ | 0.69 | $ | 0.29 | $ | 0.98 |
Specified items reflect intangible amortization expense of $510 million and other net expenses of $154 million, primarily associated with acquisitions, restructuring actions, other expenses and litigation settlement income. See page 16 for additional details regarding specified items.
| 3Q19 | ||||||||||||||||
| As Reported (GAAP) | Specified Items | As Adjusted | % to Sales | |||||||||||||
| Intangible Amortization | $ | 484 | $ | (484 | ) | $ | -- | |||||||||
| Gross Margin | 4,234 | 546 | 4,780 | 59.2 | % | |||||||||||
| R&D | 596 | (32 | ) | 564 | 7.0 | % | ||||||||||
| SG&A | 2,440 | (87 | ) | 2,353 | 29.1 | % | ||||||||||
| Other (income) expense, net | (55 | ) | (3 | ) | (58 | ) | ||||||||||
| Earnings from Continuing Operations before taxes | 1,103 | 668 | 1,771 | |||||||||||||
| Tax expense on Earnings from Continuing Operations | 143 | 114 | 257 | |||||||||||||
| Earnings from Continuing Operations | 960 | 554 | 1,514 | |||||||||||||
| Diluted Earnings per Share from Continuing Operations | $ | 0.53 | $ | 0.31 | $ | 0.84 |
Specified items reflect intangible amortization expense of $484 million and other expenses of $184 million, primarily associated with acquisitions, restructuring actions and other expenses. See page 17 for additional details regarding specified items.
Abbott Laboratories and Subsidiaries
Non-GAAP Reconciliation of Financial Information From Continuing Operations
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020 and 2019
(in millions, except per share data)
| 9M20 | ||||||||||||||||
| As Reported (GAAP) | Specified Items | As Adjusted | % to Sales | |||||||||||||
| Intangible Amortization | $ | 1,624 | $ | (1,624 | ) | $ | -- | |||||||||
| Gross Margin | 11,773 | 1,895 | 13,668 | 57.2 | % | |||||||||||
| R&D | 1,722 | (64 | ) | 1,658 | 6.9 | % | ||||||||||
| SG&A | 7,126 | (19 | ) | 7,107 | 29.7 | % | ||||||||||
| Other (income) expense, net | (25 | ) | (111 | ) | (136 | ) | ||||||||||
| Earnings from Continuing Operations before taxes | 2,580 | 2,089 | 4,669 | |||||||||||||
| Tax expense on Earnings from Continuing Operations | 267 | 462 | 729 | |||||||||||||
| Earnings from Continuing Operations | 2,313 | 1,627 | 3,940 | |||||||||||||
| Diluted Earnings per Share from Continuing Operations | $ | 1.29 | $ | 0.91 | $ | 2.20 |
Specified items reflect intangible amortization expense of $1.624 billion and other net expenses of $465 million, primarily associated with acquisitions, restructuring actions, other expenses and litigation settlement income. See page 18 for additional details regarding specified items.
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| As Reported (GAAP) | Specified Items | As Adjusted | % to Sales | |||||||||||||
| Intangible Amortization | $ | 1,453 | $ | (1,453 | ) | $ | -- | |||||||||
| Gross Margin | 12,340 | 1,595 | 13,935 | 59.1 | % | |||||||||||
| R&D | 1,845 | (159 | ) | 1,686 | 7.1 | % | ||||||||||
| SG&A | 7,352 | (178 | ) | 7,174 | 30.4 | % | ||||||||||
| Other (income) expense, net | (140 | ) | (32 | ) | (172 | ) | ||||||||||
| Earnings from Continuing Operations before taxes | 2,837 | 1,964 | 4,801 | |||||||||||||
| Tax expense on Earnings from Continuing Operations | 199 | 497 | 696 | |||||||||||||
| Earnings from Continuing Operations | 2,638 | 1,467 | 4,105 | |||||||||||||
| Diluted Earnings per Share from Continuing Operations | $ | 1.47 | $ | 0.82 | $ | 2.29 |
Specified items reflect intangible amortization expense of $1.453 billion and other expenses of $511 million, primarily associated with acquisitions, restructuring actions and other expenses. See page 19 for additional details regarding specified items.