Form 10-K
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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM 10-K

 

 

ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010

Commission File Number 1-1136

 

 

BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB COMPANY

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

Delaware   22-0790350

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

 

(IRS Employer

Identification No.)

345 Park Avenue, New York, N.Y. 10154

(Address of principal executive offices)

Telephone: (212) 546-4000

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

 

Title of each class

 

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock, $0.10 Par Value   New York Stock Exchange
$2 Convertible Preferred Stock, $1 Par Value   New York Stock Exchange

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None

 

 

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act.    Yes  x    No  ¨

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act.    Yes  ¨    No  x

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    Yes  x    No  ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).    Yes  x    No  ¨

Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K (§229.405 of this chapter) is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of the registrant’s knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K.    ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer or a smaller reporting company. See definitions of “accelerated filer”, “large accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

 

Large accelerated filer  x

  

Accelerated filer  ¨

  

Non-accelerated filer  ¨

  

Smaller reporting company  ¨

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).    Yes  ¨    No  x

The aggregate market value of the 1,703,707,049 shares of voting common equity held by non-affiliates of the registrant, computed by reference to the closing price as reported on the New York Stock Exchange, as of the last business day of the registrant’s most recently completed second fiscal quarter (June 30, 2010) was approximately $42,490,453,802. Bristol-Myers Squibb has no non-voting common equity. At February 1, 2011, there were 1,702,427,438 shares of common stock outstanding.

DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE: Portions of the Proxy Statement for the registrant’s Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held May 3, 2011 are incorporated by reference into Part III of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

 

 

 


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PART I

 

Item 1. BUSINESS.

General

Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (which may be referred to as Bristol-Myers Squibb, BMS, the Company, we, our or us) was incorporated under the laws of the State of Delaware in August 1933 under the name Bristol-Myers Company, as successor to a New York business started in 1887. In 1989, Bristol-Myers Company changed its name to Bristol-Myers Squibb Company as a result of a merger. We are engaged in the discovery, development, licensing, manufacturing, marketing, distribution and sale of biopharmaceutical products on a global basis.

Over the last few years, we executed our strategy to transform into a next generation biopharmaceutical company. This transformation encompassed all areas of our business and operations. As part of this strategy, we have divested our non-pharmaceutical businesses, implemented our acquisition and licensing strategy known as the “string-of-pearls”, and executed our productivity transformation initiative (PTI). With respect to divestitures, we sold our Medical Imaging business in January 2008, sold our ConvaTec business in August 2008, and divested the Mead Johnson Nutrition Company (Mead Johnson) in December 2009. During the same period, we completed numerous acquisition and licensing transactions, such as, Kosan Biosciences, Inc. in June 2008, Medarex, Inc. (Medarex) in September 2009 and ZymoGenetics, Inc. (ZymoGenetics) in October 2010.

We executed our PTI, which was first announced in December 2007, through which we realized $2.5 billion in annual cost savings and cost avoidance based on previous strategic plans for future years. To achieve this, we reduced general and administrative operations by simplifying, standardizing and outsourcing certain processes and services, rationalized our mature brands portfolio, consolidated our global manufacturing network while eliminating complexity and enhancing profitability, simplified our geographic footprint and implemented a more efficient go-to-market model. We met our goal of $2.5 billion of cost savings and cost avoidance on an annualized run-rate basis. Because the $2.5 billion of annual cost savings and avoidance is based on previous strategic plans for future years and because our progress is measured on an annualized run-rate basis, the amount of cost savings and avoidance does not correlate directly with our results of operations. Approximately 60% of the $2.5 billion in annual cost savings and cost avoidance relates to marketing, selling and administrative expenses, 20-25% relates to costs of products sold, and 15-20% relates to research and development expenses. In addition to the PTI, we continue to review our cost structure with the intent to create a modernized, efficient and robust balance between building competitive advantages, securing innovative products and planning for the future.

We report financial and operating information in one segment—BioPharmaceuticals. For additional information about business segments, see “Item 8. Financial Statements—Note 3. Business Segment Information.”

We compete with other worldwide research-based drug companies, smaller research companies and generic drug manufacturers. Our products are sold worldwide, primarily to wholesalers, retail pharmacies, hospitals, government entities and the medical profession. We manufacture products in the United States (U.S.), Puerto Rico and in 6 foreign countries.

U.S. net sales accounted for 65%, 63% and 60% of total net sales in 2010, 2009 and 2008, respectively, while net sales in Europe accounted for 18%, 19% and 21% of total net sales in 2010, 2009 and 2008. Net sales in Japan accounted for 3% of total net sales in 2010, 2009 and 2008. Net sales in Canada accounted for 3% of total net sales in 2010, 2009 and 2008.

Products

Our pharmaceutical products include chemically-synthesized drugs, or small molecules, and an increasing portion of products produced from biological processes (typically involving recombinant DNA technology), called “biologics.” Small molecule drugs are typically administered orally, e.g., in the form of a pill or tablet, although other drug delivery mechanisms are used as well. Biologics are typically administered to patients through injections or by infusion. Most of our revenues come from products in the following therapeutic classes: cardiovascular; virology, including human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection; oncology; neuroscience; immunoscience; and metabolics.

In the pharmaceutical industry, the majority of an innovative product’s commercial value is usually realized during the period in which the product has market exclusivity. Our business is focused on innovative biopharmaceutical products, and we rely on patent rights and other forms of regulatory protection to maintain the market exclusivity of our products. In the U.S., the European Union (EU) and some other countries, when these patent rights and other forms of exclusivity expire and generic versions of a medicine are approved and marketed, there are often substantial and rapid declines in the sales of the original innovative product. For further discussion of patent rights and regulatory forms of exclusivity, see “—Intellectual Property and Product Exclusivity” below. For further discussion of the impact of generic competition on our business, see “—Generic Competition” below.

 

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The chart below shows our key products together with the year in which the earliest basic exclusivity loss (patent rights or data exclusivity) occurred or is currently estimated to occur in the U.S., the EU, Japan and Canada. We also sell our pharmaceutical products in other countries; however, data is not provided on a country-by-country basis because individual country sales are not significant outside the U.S., the EU, Japan and Canada. In many instances, the basic exclusivity loss date listed below is the expiration date of the patent that claims the active ingredient of the drug or the method of using the drug for the approved indication, if there is only one approved indication. In some instances, the basic exclusivity loss date listed in the chart is the expiration date of the data exclusivity period. In situations where there is only data exclusivity without patent protection, a competitor could seek regulatory approval by submitting its own clinical trial data to obtain marketing approval prior to the expiration of data exclusivity.

We estimate the market exclusivity period for each of our products on a case-by-case basis for the purposes of business planning only. The length of market exclusivity for any of our products is impossible to predict with certainty because of the complex interaction between patent and regulatory forms of exclusivity and the inherent uncertainties regarding patent litigation. There can be no assurance that a particular product will enjoy market exclusivity for the full period of time that appears in the estimate or that the exclusivity will be limited to the estimate.

The following schedule presents net sales of our key products and estimated basic exclusivity loss in the U.S., EU, Japanese and Canadian markets:

 

     Net Sales by Products      Past or Currently Estimated Year of Basic Exclusivity  Loss  
Dollars in Millions    2010      2009      2008      U.S.     EU (a)     Japan     Canada  

Key Products

                 

PLAVIX*

   $   6,666       $   6,146       $   5,603         2012        2008 (b)      ++        2012   

AVAPRO*/AVALIDE*

     1,176         1,283         1,290         2012        2007-2013        ++        2011   

ABILIFY*

     2,565         2,592         2,153         2015 (h)      2014 (i)      ++        2017 (m) 

REYATAZ

     1,479         1,401         1,292         2017        2017-2019 (c)      2019        2017   

SUSTIVA Franchise (total revenue)

     1,368         1,277         1,149         2013 (d)      2013 (d)      ++        2013   

BARACLUDE

     931         734         541         2015        2011-2016        2016        2011   

ERBITUX*

     662         683         749         2016 (e)      ++        2009 (l)      2016   

SPRYCEL

     576         421         310         2020        2020 (f)      2021        2020   

IXEMPRA

     117         109         101         2018        ++ (g)      ++        ++   

ORENCIA

     733         602         441         2019 (j)      2017 (k)      2018 (n)      2012 (o) 

ONGLYZA/KOMBIGLYZE

     158         24         —           2021        2021        ++        2021   

Note: The currently estimated earliest year of basic exclusivity loss includes any statutory extensions of exclusivity that have been earned, but not those that have not yet been granted. In some instances, we may be able to obtain an additional six months exclusivity for a product based on the pediatric extension, for example. In certain other instances, there may be later-expiring patents that cover particular forms or compositions of the drug, as well as methods of manufacturing or methods of using the drug. Such patents may sometimes result in a favorable market position for our products, but product exclusivity cannot be predicted or assured. Under the new U.S. healthcare law enacted in 2010, qualifying biologic products will receive 12 years of data exclusivity before a biosimilar can enter the market, as described in more detail in “—Intellectual Property and Product Exclusivity” below.

 

*

Indicates brand names of products which are trademarks not owned by Bristol-Myers Squibb or its subsidiaries. Specific trademark ownership information can be found on page 139.

++

We do not currently market the product in the country or region indicated.

(a)

References to the EU throughout this Form 10-K include all 27 member states that were members of the European Union during the year ended December 31, 2010. Basic patent applications have not been filed in all 27 current member states for all of the listed products. In some instances the date of basic exclusivity loss will be different in various EU member states. In such instances, the earliest and latest dates of basic exclusivity loss are listed. For those EU countries where the basic patent was not obtained, there may be data protection available.

(b)

Data exclusivity in the EU expired in July 2008. In most of the major markets within Europe, the product has national patents, expiring in 2013, which specifically claim the bisulfate form of clopidogrel. However, generic and alternate salt forms of clopidogrel bisulfate are marketed and compete with PLAVIX* throughout the EU.

(c)

Data exclusivity in the EU expires in 2014.

(d)

Exclusivity period relates to the SUSTIVA brand and does not include exclusivity related to any combination therapy.

(e)

Biologic product approved under a BLA. Data exclusivity in the U.S. expires in 2016. There is no patent that specifically claims the composition of matter of cetuximab, the active ingredient in ERBITUX*. Our rights to commercialize cetuximab terminate in 2018.

(f)

Pending application. EU patent applications were not filed in Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Slovakia and Slovenia.

(g)

Although ixabepilone is not approved to be marketed in the EU, it is approved and marketed in Switzerland and the composition of matter patent is expected to expire in 2018.

(h)

Our rights to commercialize aripiprazole in the U.S. terminate in April 2015.

(i)

Our rights to commercialize aripiprazole in the EU terminate in 2014. Patent protection in Romania and Denmark expired in 2009.

(j)

Biologic product approved under a BLA. Data exclusivity in the U.S. expires in 2017.

(k)

Data exclusivity in the EU expires in 2017. We have a patent covering abatacept in the majority of EU countries that expires in 2012.

(l)

Data exclusivity in Japan expires in 2016.

(m)

Exclusivity period is based on regulatory data protection.

(n)

Exclusivity period is based on regulatory data protection.

(o)

Data exclusivity in Canada expires in 2014.

 

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Below is a summary of the indication, intellectual property position, product partner, if any, and third-party manufacturing arrangements, if any, for each of the above products in the U.S. and, where applicable, the EU, Japan and Canada.

 

PLAVIX*

  

PLAVIX* (clopidogrel bisulfate) is a platelet aggregation inhibitor, which is approved for protection against fatal or non-fatal heart attack or stroke in patients with a history of heart attack, stroke, peripheral arterial disease or acute coronary syndrome.

  

In 2009 and 2010, the U.S. PLAVIX* labeling was updated with new warnings on the use of drugs that are strong or moderate CYP 2C19 inhibitors such as PRILOSEC* (omeprazole) that could interfere with PLAVIX* by reducing its effectiveness. The labeling was also updated to include warnings about the variability of response attributed to CYP 2C19 genetic polymorphisms. In 2010, the label was further revised to include a boxed warning concerning the diminished effectiveness of PLAVIX* in patients with the genetic variation leading to the reduced formation of the active metabolite.

  

Clopidogrel bisulfate was codeveloped and is jointly marketed with sanofi-aventis (sanofi). For more information about our alliance with sanofi, see “—Strategic Alliances and Collaborations” below and “Item 8. Financial Statements—Note 2. Alliances and Collaborations.”

  

The composition of matter patent in the U.S. expires in November 2011 and the FDA has granted us an additional six-month period of exclusivity to market PLAVIX*. Exclusivity for PLAVIX* in the U.S. is expected to expire in May 2012. PLAVIX* is the subject of patent litigation in the U.S. with Apotex and other generic companies and the courts have upheld the validity of the composition of matter patent, entering a judgment in our favor and imposing damages on Apotex for infringing our patent. Apotex is appealing the amount of damages. For more information about these litigation matters, see “Item 8. Financial Statements—Note 26. Legal Proceedings and Contingencies.”

  

In the EU, regulatory data exclusivity protection expired in July 2008. In most of the major markets within Europe, PLAVIX* benefits from national patents, expiring in 2013, which specifically claim the bisulfate form of clopidogrel. However, generic and alternative salt forms of clopidogrel bisulfate are marketed and compete throughout the EU.

  

We obtain our bulk requirements for clopidogrel bisulfate from sanofi and a third-party. Both the Company and sanofi finish the product in our own respective facilities.

AVAPRO*/AVALIDE*

  

AVAPRO*/AVALIDE* (irbesartan/irbesartan-hydrochlorothiazide) is an angiotensin II receptor antagonist indicated for the treatment of hypertension and diabetic nephropathy.

  

Irbesartan was codeveloped and is jointly marketed with sanofi. For more information about our alliance with sanofi, see “—Strategic Alliances and Collaborations” below and “Item 8. Financial Statements—Note 2. Alliances and Collaborations.”

  

The basic composition of matter patent in the U.S. expires in March 2012 (including a pediatric extension) and in most countries in the EU in 2012 to 2013. Data exclusivity in the EU expired in August 2007 for AVAPRO* and in October 2008 for AVALIDE*.

  

Irbesartan is manufactured by both the Company and sanofi. We manufacture our bulk requirements for irbesartan and finish AVAPRO*/AVALIDE* in our facilities. For AVALIDE*, we purchase bulk requirements for hydrochlorothiazide from a third-party. See “Item 1A. Risk Factors—We may experience difficulties and delays in the manufacturing, distribution and sale of our products” for information on the recent recall and supply shortage.

ABILIFY*

  

ABILIFY* (aripiprazole) is an atypical antipsychotic agent for adult patients with schizophrenia, bipolar mania disorder and major depressive disorder. ABILIFY* also has pediatric uses in schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, among others.

  

We have a global commercialization agreement with Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. (Otsuka), except in Japan, China, Taiwan, North Korea, South Korea, the Philippines, Thailand, Indonesia, Pakistan and Egypt. For more information about our arrangement with Otsuka, see “—Strategic Alliances and Collaborations” below and “Item 8. Financial Statements—Note 2. Alliances and Collaborations.”

  

The basic U.S. composition of matter patent for ABILIFY* expires in April 2015 (including the granted patent term extension and six month pediatric extension). The basic composition of matter patent protecting aripiprazole is the subject of patent litigation in the U.S. Otsuka has sole rights to enforce this patent. For more information about this litigation matter, see “Item 8. Financial Statements—Note 26. Legal Proceedings and Contingencies.”

 

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A composition of matter patent is in force in Germany, the United Kingdom (UK), France, Italy, the Netherlands, Romania, Sweden, Switzerland, Spain and Denmark. The original expiration date of 2009 has been extended to 2014 by grant of a supplementary protection certificate in all of the above countries except Romania and Denmark. Data exclusivity in the EU expires in 2014.

  

We obtain our bulk requirements for aripiprazole from Otsuka. Both the Company and Otsuka finish the product in our own respective facilities.

REYATAZ

  

REYATAZ (atazanavir sulfate) is a protease inhibitor for the treatment of HIV. REYATAZ was launched in the U.S. in July 2003.

  

We developed atazanavir under a worldwide license from Novartis Pharmaceutical Corporation (Novartis) for which a royalty is paid based on a percentage of net sales. We are entitled to promote REYATAZ for use in combination with NORVIR* (ritonavir) under a non-exclusive license agreement with Abbott Laboratories, as amended, for which a royalty is paid based on a percentage of net sales.

  

Market exclusivity for REYATAZ is expected to expire in 2017 in the U.S. and the major EU member countries and in 2019 in Japan. Data exclusivity in the EU expires in 2014. Two U.S. patents are the subject of patent litigation in the U.S. For more information about this litigation matter, see “Item 8. Financial Statements—Note 26. Legal Proceedings and Contingencies.”

 

We manufacture our bulk requirements for atazanavir and finish the product in our facilities.

SUSTIVA Franchise

  

SUSTIVA (efavirenz) is a non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor for the treatment of HIV. The SUSTIVA Franchise includes SUSTIVA, an antiretroviral drug used in the treatment of HIV, and as well as bulk efavirenz which is included in the combination therapy ATRIPLA* (efavirenz 600 mg/ emtricitabine 200 mg/ tenofovir disoproxil fumarate 300 mg), a once-daily single tablet three-drug regimen combining our SUSTIVA and Gilead Sciences, Inc.’s (Gilead) TRUVADA* (emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate). ATRIPLA* is the first complete Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy treatment product for HIV available in the U.S. in a fixed-dose combination taken once daily. Fixed-dose combinations contain multiple medicines formulated together and help simplify HIV therapy for patients and providers. For more information about our arrangement with Gilead, see “—Strategic Alliances and Collaborations” below and “Item 8. Financial Statements—Note 2. Alliances and Collaborations.”

  

Rights to market efavirenz in the U.S., Canada, the United Kingdom (UK), France, Germany, Ireland, Italy and Spain are licensed from Merck & Co., Inc. for a royalty based on a percentage of net sales.

  

The composition of matter patent for efavirenz in the U.S. expires in 2013, but a method of use patent for the treatment of HIV infection expires in 2014, with a possible six month pediatric extension.

  

Market exclusivity for SUSTIVA is expected to expire in 2013 in countries in the EU; we do not, but another company does, market efavirenz in Japan. Certain ATRIPLA* patents are the subject of patent litigation in the U.S. At this time, our patents covering efavirenz composition of matter and method of use have not been challenged. For more information about this litigation matter, see “Item 8. Financial Statements—Note 26. Legal Proceedings and Contingencies.”

  

We obtain our bulk requirements for efavirenz from third parties and produce finished goods in our facilities. We provide bulk efavirenz to Gilead, who is responsible for producing the finished ATRIPLA* product.

BARACLUDE

  

BARACLUDE (entecavir) is a potent and selective inhibitor of hepatitis B virus that was approved by the FDA in March 2005 for the treatment of chronic hepatitis B infection. BARACLUDE was discovered and developed internally. It has also been approved and is marketed in over 50 countries outside of the U.S., including China, Japan and the EU.

  

We have a composition of matter patent that expires in the U.S. in 2015. This patent is the subject of patent litigation in the U.S. For more information about this litigation matter, see “Item 8. Financial Statements—Note 26. Legal Proceedings and Contingencies.”

 

The composition of matter patent expires in the EU between 2011 and 2016 and in Japan in 2016. There is uncertainty about China’s exclusivity laws which has resulted in generic competition in the China market.

 

We manufacture our bulk requirements for entecavir and finish the product in our facilities.

 

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ERBITUX*

  

ERBITUX* (cetuximab) is an IgG1 monoclonal antibody designed to exclusively target and block the Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor (EGFR), which is expressed on the surface of certain cancer cells in multiple tumor types as well as some normal cells. ERBITUX*, a biological product, is approved for the treatment in combination with irinotecan for the treatment of patients with EGFR-expressing metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC) who have failed an irinotecan-based regimen and as monotherapy for patients who are intolerant of irinotecan. The FDA has also approved ERBITUX* for use in the treatment of squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck. Specifically, ERBITUX* was approved for use in combination with radiation therapy, for the treatment of locally or regionally advanced squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck and, as a single agent, for the treatment of patients with recurrent or metastatic squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck for whom prior platinum-based therapy has failed.

  

In October 2008, the FDA accepted for filing a supplemental Biologics License Application (sBLA) for first-line squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck and granted it a priority review status. The FDA has since requested interim data from an additional study to complete the review of this application. We continue to work with the FDA and expect to provide the requested information in 2011. See “—Research and Development” below for additional information.

  

ERBITUX* is marketed in North America by us under an agreement with ImClone Systems Incorporated (ImClone), the predecessor company of ImClone LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Eli Lilly and Company (Lilly). We share copromotion rights to ERBITUX* with Merck KGaA in Japan under a codevelopment and cocommercialization agreement signed in October 2007 with ImClone, Merck KGaA and Merck Japan. ERBITUX* received marketing approval in Japan in July 2008 for use in treating patients with advanced or recurrent colorectal cancer. For a description of our alliance with ImClone, see “—Strategic Alliances and Collaborations” below and “Item 8. Financial Statements—Note 2. Alliances and Collaborations.”

  

Data exclusivity in the U.S. expires in 2016. There is no patent that specifically claims the composition of matter of cetuximab, the active molecule in ERBITUX*. ERBITUX* has been approved by the FDA and other health authorities for monotherapy, for which there is no use patent. The use of ERBITUX* in combination with an anti-neoplastic agent is approved by the FDA. Such combination use is claimed in a granted U.S. patent that expires in 2018 (including the granted patent term extension). The inventorship of this use patent was challenged by three researchers from Yeda Research and Development Company Ltd. (Yeda). Pursuant to a settlement agreement executed and announced in December 2007 by ImClone, sanofi and Yeda to end worldwide litigation related to the use patent, sanofi and Yeda granted ImClone a worldwide license under the use patent.

 

Yeda has the right to license the use patent to others. Yeda’s license of the patent to third parties could result in product competition for ERBITUX* that might not otherwise occur. We are unable to assess whether and to what extent any such competitive impact will occur or to quantify any such impact. However, Yeda has granted Amgen Inc. (Amgen) a license under the use patent. Amgen received FDA approval to market an EGFR-product that competes with ERBITUX*.

  

We obtain our finished goods requirements for cetuximab for use in North America from Lilly. Lilly manufactures bulk requirements for cetuximab in its own facilities and finishing is performed by a third-party for Lilly. For a description of our supply agreement with Lilly, see “—Manufacturing and Quality Assurance” below.

SPRYCEL

  

SPRYCEL (dasatinib) is a multi-targeted tyrosine kinase inhibitor approved for treatment of adults with all phases of chronic myeloid leukemia with resistance or intolerance to prior therapy, including GLEEVEC* (imatinib mesylate), and for the treatment of adults with Philadelphia chromosome-positive acute lymphoblastic leukemia with resistance or intolerance to prior therapy. In 2010, the FDA approved SPRYCEL for the treatment of adult patients with newly diagnosed Philadelphia chromosome-positive (Ph+) chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) in chronic phase.

  

SPRYCEL was internally discovered and is part of our strategic alliance with Otsuka. For more information about our alliance with Otsuka, see “—Strategic Alliances and Collaborations” below and “Item 8. Financial Statements—Note 2. Alliances and Collaborations.”

 

A patent term extension has been granted in the U.S. extending the term on the basic composition of matter patent covering dasatinib until June 2020. Dasatinib is the subject of patent litigation in the U.S. For more information about this litigation matter, see “Item 8. Financial Statements—Note 26. Legal Proceedings and Contingencies.”

 

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In several EU countries, the patent is pending and upon grant, would expire in April 2020 (excluding term extensions). In the U.S., New Chemical Entity regulatory exclusivity protection expires in 2011, and Orphan Drug Exclusivity expires in 2013, which protects the product from generic applications for the currently approved orphan indications only.

 

We manufacture our bulk requirements for dasatinib and finish the product in our facilities.

IXEMPRA

  

IXEMPRA (ixabepilone) is a microtubule inhibitor belonging to a class of antineoplastic agents, the epothilones and their analogs. In 2007, the FDA approved ixabepilone in combination with capecitabine for the treatment of patients with metastatic or locally-advanced breast cancer resistant to treatment with an anthracycline and a taxane, or whose cancer is taxane resistant and for whom further anthracycline therapy is contraindicated, and in monotherapy for the treatment of metastatic or locally-advanced breast cancer in patients whose tumors are resistant or refractory to anthracyclines, taxanes and capecitabine. We withdrew the marketing authorization application in the EU in March 2009.

  

IXEMPRA was internally developed and is part of our alliance with Otsuka. For more information about our alliance with Otsuka, see “—Strategic Alliances and Collaborations” below and “Item 8. Financial Statements—Note 2. Alliances and Collaborations.”

  

The basic composition of matter patent protecting ixabepilone in the U.S. is due to expire in May 2018, and a patent term extension has been requested which, upon grant, would extend the patent term until September 2020. In the U.S., New Chemical Entity regulatory exclusivity protection expires in 2012.

  

Ixabepilone is subject to a license agreement with Helmholtz Zentrum fur Infektionsforschung GmbH (HZI), relating to epothilone technologies for which we pay a royalty based on a percentage of net sales.

  

We manufacture our bulk requirements for ixabepilone in our facilities including the manufacturing of the active ingredient. The drug product, which comprises a pharmaceutical kit, is finished by Baxter Oncology GmbH.

ORENCIA

  

ORENCIA (abatacept), a biological product, is a fusion protein with novel immunosuppressive activity targeted initially at adult patients with moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis, who have had an inadequate response to certain currently available treatments. Abatacept was approved by the FDA in December 2005 and made commercially available in the U.S. in February 2006. ORENCIA was discovered and developed internally.

  

We have a series of patents covering abatacept and its method of use. In the U.S., a patent term extension has been granted for one of the composition of matter patents, extending the term of the U.S. patent to 2019. In the majority of the EU countries, we have a patent covering abatacept that expires in 2012. In a majority of these EU countries, we have applied for supplementary protection certificates, which would extend the term of the patent if granted. Data exclusivity in the EU expires in 2017.

 

We obtain bulk abatacept from a third-party and finish the product in our facilities.

ONGLYZA/ KOMBIGLYZE

  

ONGLYZA (saxagliptin), a dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitor, is an oral compound indicated for the treatment of type 2 diabetes as an adjunct to diet and exercise.

 

KOMBIGLYZE (saxagliptin and metformin) is a combination product indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus when treatment with both saxagliptin and metformin is appropriate.

 

Both ONGLYZA and KOMBIGLYZE were codeveloped by the Company and AstraZeneca PLC (AstraZeneca). We have a worldwide (except Japan) codevelopment and cocommercialization agreement with AstraZeneca for saxagliptin. For more information about our arrangement with AstraZeneca and with Otsuka for Japan, see “—Strategic Alliances and Collaborations” below and “Item 8. Financial Statements—Note 2. Alliances and Collaborations.”

 

We own a patent covering saxagliptin as composition of matter that expires in 2021 in the U.S.

  

We manufacture our bulk requirements for saxagliptin in our facilities including the manufacturing of the active ingredient. We obtain the bulk metformin HCl for KOMBIGLYZE from a third party. Both the Company and a third-party finish the product in each of their own facilities.

 

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Emerging Markets

We have refined our focus on emerging markets which represent significant opportunities for growth. Such markets are characterized by strong economic development, a rising gross domestic product, a growing middle class and increasing wealth amongst the middle class as well as a demand for quality healthcare. Emerging markets may provide most of the growth opportunity in the pharmaceuticals industry by the middle of the next decade. Our strategy to capitalize on this growth opportunity is an innovation-focused approach. With this approach, we will develop and commercialize select, innovative products in key high-growth markets, tailoring the approach to each market individually. We have identified five emerging markets on which to focus – Brazil, Russia, India, China and Turkey. The emerging public health interests of these countries best align with our strategy as well as our current portfolio and pipeline. These countries have also been identified as having improving intellectual property protection. In order to capitalize on the growth opportunities in the emerging markets, we must balance related risks as well as develop innovative pricing and access strategies to make products accessible to patients and provide a reasonable return on investment. The risks in these markets include intellectual property protection, currency volatility, reimbursement issues, government stability and scale issues. We monitor and mitigate against these risks to the extent possible.

Research and Development

We invest heavily in research and development (R&D) because we believe it is critical to our long-term competitiveness. We have major R&D facilities in Princeton, Hopewell and New Brunswick, New Jersey, and Wallingford, Connecticut. Pharmaceutical research and development is also carried out at various other facilities throughout the world, including in Belgium, the UK, India and other sites in the U.S. We supplement our internal drug discovery and development programs with alliances and collaborative agreements. These agreements bring new products into the pipeline and help us remain on the cutting edge of technology in the search for novel medicines. In drug development, we engage the services of physicians, hospitals, medical schools and other research organizations worldwide to conduct clinical trials to establish the safety and effectiveness of new products. Management continues to emphasize leadership, innovation, productivity and quality as strategies for success in our research and development activities.

We concentrate our biopharmaceutical research and development efforts in the following disease areas with significant unmet medical need: affective (psychiatric) disorders, Alzheimer’s/dementia, cardiovascular (primarily atherosclerosis/thrombosis), diabetes, hepatitis, HIV/AIDS, obesity, oncology, rheumatoid arthritis and related diseases and solid organ transplant. We also continue to analyze and may selectively pursue promising leads in other areas. In addition to discovering and developing new molecular entities, we look for ways to expand the value of existing products through new indications and formulations that can provide additional benefits to patients.

In order for a new drug to reach the market, industry practice and government regulations in the U.S., the EU and most foreign countries provide for the determination of a drug’s effectiveness and safety through preclinical tests and controlled clinical evaluation. The clinical development of a potential new drug includes Phase I, Phase II and Phase III clinical trials that have been designed specifically to support a new drug application for a particular indication, assuming the trials are successful. The R&D process typically takes twelve years or longer, with over three years often spent in Phase III, or late-stage, development. We consider our R&D programs in Phase III, or late-stage development, to be our significant R&D programs. These programs include both investigational compounds in Phase III development for initial indications and marketed products that are in Phase III development for additional indications or formulations.

Drug development is time consuming, expensive and risky. On average, only about one in 10,000 chemical compounds discovered by pharmaceutical industry researchers proves to be both medically effective and safe enough to become an approved medicine. Drug candidates can fail at any stage of the process, and even late-stage product candidates sometimes fail to receive regulatory approval. According to the KMR Group, based on industry success rates from 2005-2009, over 90% of the compounds that enter Phase I development fail to achieve regulatory approval. The failure rate for compounds that enter Phase II development is approximately 85% and for compounds that enter Phase III development, it is approximately 45%.

Total research and development expenses include the costs of discovery research, preclinical development, early- and late-clinical development and drug formulation, as well as clinical trials and medical support of marketed products, proportionate allocations of enterprise-wide costs, and other appropriate costs. We spent $3.6 billion in both 2010 and 2009 and $3.5 billion in 2008 on research and development activities. Research and development spending includes payments under third-party collaborations and contracts. At the end of 2010, we employed approximately 8,000 people in R&D activities, including a substantial number of physicians, scientists holding graduate or postgraduate degrees and higher-skilled technical personnel.

We manage our R&D programs on a portfolio basis, investing resources in each stage of research and development from early discovery through late-stage development. We continually evaluate our portfolio of R&D assets to ensure that there is an appropriate balance of early-stage and late-stage programs to support the future growth of the Company. Spending on our late-stage development

 

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programs represents approximately 30-40% of our annual R&D expenses. No individual investigational compound or marketed product represented 10% or more of our R&D expenses in any of the last three years.

Listed below are several late-stage investigational compounds that we have in Phase III clinical trials for at least one potential indication. Whether or not any of these or our other investigational compounds ultimately becomes one of our marketed products depends on the results of clinical studies, the competitive landscape of the potential product’s market and the manufacturing processes necessary to produce the potential product on a commercial scale, among other factors. However, as noted above, there can be no assurance that we will seek regulatory approval of any of these compounds or that, if such approval is sought, it will be obtained. There is also no assurance that a compound that is approved will be commercially successful. At this stage of development, we cannot determine all intellectual property issues or all the patent protection that may, or may not, be available for these investigational compounds. The patent coverage highlighted below includes patent term extensions that have been granted but does not include potential patent term extensions.

 

ELIQUIS*

  

ELIQUIS* (apixaban) is an oral Factor Xa inhibitor, targeted at the prevention and treatment of venous thromboembolic (VTE) disorders and stroke prevention in atrial fibrillation. It is currently in the registrational process in the EU for use in VTE prevention and we expect to submit regulatory filings in the U.S. and the EU for an indication in atrial fibrillation in either the third or fourth quarter of 2011. Apixaban was discovered internally and is part of our alliance with Pfizer, Inc. (Pfizer). We own a patent covering apixaban as composition of matter that expires in 2023 in the U.S.

NULOJIX

  

NULOJIX (belatacept), a biological product, is a fusion protein with novel immunosuppressive activity targeted at prevention of solid organ transplant rejection. It is currently in the registrational process in both the U.S. and the EU for the prophylaxis of organ rejection in kidney transplant patients. We own a patent covering belatacept as composition of matter that expires in 2022 in the U.S.

Brivanib

  

Brivanib is an oral small molecule dual kinase inhibitor that blocks both the VEGF receptor and the FGF receptor. It is currently in Phase III trials as an anti-cancer treatment with potential use in hepatocellular carcinoma and colorectal cancer. We own a patent covering brivanib as composition of matter that expires in 2023 in the U.S.

Dapagliflozin

  

Dapagliflozin is an oral SGLT2 inhibitor for the potential treatment of diabetes. It is currently in the registrational process in both the EU and the U.S. It was discovered internally and is part of our alliance with AstraZeneca. We own a patent covering dapagliflozin as composition of matter that currently expires in October 2020 in the U.S.

YERVOY

  

YERVOY (ipilimumab), a biologic product, is a monoclonal antibody currently in the registrational process for the treatment of metastatic melanoma in the U.S. and the EU. It is also being studied for lung cancer as well as adjuvant melanoma and hormone-refractory prostate cancer. It is in a novel class of agents intended to potentiate elements of the immunologic response. The compound was discovered by Medarex which is now our subsidiary. We own a patent covering ipilimumab as composition of matter that currently expires in 2022 in the U.S.

Necitumumab (IMC-11F8)   

Necitumumab is a fully human monoclonal antibody being investigated as an anticancer treatment, which was discovered by ImClone and is part of the alliance between the Company and Lilly. It has been studied outside the U.S. in lung cancer and colorectal cancer and is in Phase III trials in non small cell lung cancer. Lilly owns a patent covering IMC-11F8 as composition of matter that expires in 2025 in the U.S.

During 2010, we terminated our global codevelopment and cocommercialization arrangement for XL-184 (a MET/VEG/RET inhibitor), an oral anti-cancer compound in Phase III clinical trials, with all rights returning to Exelixis, Inc. (Exelixis).

 

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The following table lists potential additional indications of key marketed products that are in Phase III development:

 

ERBITUX*

  

Potential additional indications in first-line non-small cell lung cancer, first-line head and neck cancer, first-line colorectal cancer and gastric cancer.

ORENCIA

  

Potential subcutaneous formulation and potential additional indication in lupus nephritis.

PLAVIX*

  

Potential additional indication in vascular event prevention in atrial fibrillation.

SPRYCEL

  

Potential additional indication in prostate cancer.

IXEMPRA

  

Potential additional indication in endometrial cancer.

REYATAZ

  

Potential pediatric indication.

SUSTIVA

  

Potential pediatric indication.

BARACLUDE

  

Potential pediatric extension.

ONGLYZA

  

Potential pediatric extension.

The table below presents key developments that we currently expect to occur during 2011 with respect to our significant pipeline programs. The outcome and timing of these expected developments are dependent upon a number of factors including, among other things, the availability of data, the outcome of certain clinical trials, acceptance of presentations at certain medical meetings and/or actions by health authorities. We do not undertake any obligation to publicly update this information, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

 

ELIQUIS*

  

• Potential EU approval and U.S. submission for VTE prevention.

 

• ARISTOTLE trial results studying apixaban versus warfarin expected mid-2011.

 

• Potential U.S. and EU submission for stroke prevention in atrial fibrillation.

Dapagliflozin

  

• Data from remaining Phase III studies.

 

• Potential U.S. approval for treatment of type 2 diabetes.

NULOJIX

  

• Potential U.S. and EU approvals for prevention of organ rejection in kidney transplant patients.

 

• Three-year Phase III data: potential presentation at the American Transplant Congress in May 2011.

ORENCIA

  

• Potential U.S. approval and EU submission for subcutaneous formulation.

 

• Phase II/III lupus nephritis data available.

YERVOY

  

• Data available from -024 study, combination with dacarbazine (DTIC) in first-line metastatic melanoma.

 

• Potential U.S. and EU approval for second line metastatic melanoma.

 

• Planned Phase III start in lung cancer.

Brivanib

  

• First Phase III study expected to complete in advanced unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma.

ERBITUX*

  

• Potential U.S. resubmission for first-line non-small cell lung cancer and first-line head and neck cancer.

 

• Potential U.S. submission for first-line colorectal cancer.

Strategic Alliances and Collaborations

We enter into strategic alliances and collaborations with third parties, some of which give us rights to develop, manufacture, market and/or sell pharmaceutical products that are owned by third parties and some of which give third parties the rights to develop, manufacture, market and/or sell pharmaceutical products that are owned by us. These alliances and collaborations can take many forms, including licensing arrangements, codevelopment and comarketing agreements, copromotion arrangements and joint ventures. Such alliances and arrangements reduce the risk of incurring all research and development expenses for compounds that do not lead to revenue-generating products; however, profitability on alliance products are generally lower, sometimes substantially so, than profitability on our own products that are not partnered because profits from alliance products are shared with our alliance partners. While there can be no assurance that new alliances will be formed, we actively pursue such arrangements and view alliances as an important complement to our own discovery and development activities.

 

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Each of our strategic alliances and arrangements with third parties who own the rights to manufacture, market and/or sell pharmaceutical products contain customary early termination provisions typically found in agreements of this kind and are generally based on the other party’s material breach or bankruptcy (voluntary or involuntary) and product safety concerns. The amount of notice required for early termination generally ranges from immediately upon notice to 180 days after receipt of notice. Termination immediately upon notice is generally available where the other party files a voluntary bankruptcy petition or if a material safety issue arises with a product such that the medical risk/benefit is incompatible with the welfare of patients to continue to develop or commercialize this product. Termination upon 30 to 90 days notice is generally available where an involuntary bankruptcy petition has been filed (and has not been dismissed) or a material breach by the other party has occurred (and not been cured). A number of alliance agreements also permit the collaborator or us to terminate without cause, typically exercisable with substantial advance written notice and often exercisable only after a specified period of time has elapsed after the collaboration agreement is signed. Our strategic alliances and arrangements typically do not otherwise contain provisions that provide the other party the right to terminate the alliance on short notice.

In general, we do not retain any rights to a product brought to an alliance by another party or to the other party’s intellectual property after an alliance terminates. The loss of rights to one or more products that are marketed and sold by us pursuant to a strategic alliance arrangement could be material to our results of operations and cash flows, and, in the case of PLAVIX* or ABILIFY*, could be material to our financial condition and liquidity. As is customary in the pharmaceutical industry, the terms of our strategic alliances and arrangements generally are co-extensive with the exclusivity period and may vary on a country-by-country basis.

Our most significant current alliances and arrangements for both currently marketed products and investigational compounds are described below.

Current Marketed Products—In-Licensed

sanofi We have agreements with sanofi for the codevelopment and cocommercialization of AVAPRO*/AVALIDE* and PLAVIX*. AVAPRO*/AVALIDE* is copromoted in certain countries outside the U.S. under the tradename APROVEL*/COAPROVEL* and comarketed in certain countries outside the U.S. by us under the tradename KARVEA*/KARVEZIDE*. PLAVIX* is copromoted in certain countries outside the U.S. under the tradename PLAVIX* and comarketed in certain countries outside the U.S. by us under the tradename ISCOVER*.

The worldwide alliance operates under the framework of two geographic territories, one covering certain European and Asian countries, referred to as Territory A, and one covering the U.S., Puerto Rico, Canada, Australia and certain Latin American countries, referred to as Territory B. Territory B is managed by two separate sets of agreements: one for PLAVIX* in the U.S. and Puerto Rico and both products in Australia, Mexico, Brazil, Colombia and Argentina and a separate set of agreements for AVAPRO*/AVALIDE* in the U.S. and Puerto Rico only. Within each territory, a territory partnership exists to supply finished product to each country within the territory and to manage or contract for certain central expenses such as marketing, research and development and royalties. Countries within Territories A and B are structured so that our local affiliate and sanofi’s local affiliate either comarket separate brands (i.e., each affiliate operates independently and competes with the other by selling the same product under different trademarks), or copromote a single brand (i.e., the same product under the same trademark).

Within Territory A, the comarketing countries include Germany, Spain, Italy (irbesartan only), Greece and China (clopidogrel bisulfate only). We sell ISCOVER* and KARVEA*/KARVEZIDE* and sanofi sells PLAVIX* and APROVEL*/COAPROVEL* in these countries, except China, where we retain the right to, but do not currently comarket ISCOVER*. The Company and sanofi copromote PLAVIX* and APROVEL*/COAPROVEL* in France, the UK, Belgium, Netherlands, Switzerland and Portugal. In addition, the Company and sanofi copromote PLAVIX* in Austria, Italy, Ireland, Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden, Taiwan, South Korea and Hong Kong, and APROVEL*/COAPROVEL* in certain French export countries. In 2010 and prior, the Company and sanofi also copromoted PLAVIX* in Singapore. Sanofi acts as the operating partner for Territory A and owns a 50.1% financial controlling interest in this territory. Our ownership interest in this territory is 49.9%. We account for the investment in partnership entities in Territory A under the equity method and recognize our share of the results in equity in net income of affiliates. Our share of net income from these partnership entities before taxes was $325 million in 2010, $558 million in 2009 and $632 million in 2008.

Within Territory B, the Company and sanofi copromote PLAVIX* and AVAPRO*/AVALIDE* in the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico. The other Territory B countries, Australia, Mexico, Brazil, Colombia (clopidogrel bisulfate only) and Argentina are comarketing countries. We act as the operating partner for Territory B and own a 50.1% majority controlling interest in this territory. As such, we consolidate all partnership results in Territory B and recognize sanofi’s share of the results as net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interest, net of taxes, which was $1,394 million in 2010, $1,159 million in 2009 and $976 million in 2008.

 

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We recognized net sales in Territory B and Territory A comarketing countries of $7.8 billion in 2010, $7.4 billion in 2009 and $6.9 billion in 2008.

The territory partnerships are governed by a series of committees with enumerated functions, powers and responsibilities. Each territory has two senior committees which have final decision-making authority with respect to that territory as to the enumerated functions, powers and responsibilities within their jurisdictions.

The agreements with sanofi expire on the later of (i) with respect to PLAVIX*, 2013 and, with respect to AVAPRO*/AVALIDE*, 2012 in the Americas and Australia and 2013 in Europe and Asia, and (ii) the expiration of all patents and other exclusivity rights relating to the products in the applicable territory.

The alliance arrangements may be terminated by sanofi or us, either in whole or in any affected country or Territory, depending on the circumstances, in the event of (i) voluntary or involuntary bankruptcy or insolvency, which in the case of involuntary bankruptcy continues for 60 days or an order or decree approving same continues unstayed and in effect for 30 days; (ii) a material breach of an obligation under a major alliance agreement that remains uncured for 30 days following notice of the breach except where commencement and diligent prosecution of cure has occurred within 30 days after notice; (iii) deadlocks of one of the senior committees which render the continued commercialization of the product impossible in a given country or Territory; (iv) an increase in the combined cost of goods and royalty which exceeds a specified percentage of the net selling price of the product; or (v) a good faith determination by the terminating party that commercialization of a product should be terminated for reasons of patient safety.

In the case of each of these termination rights, the agreements include provisions for the termination of the relevant alliance with respect to the applicable product in the applicable country or territory or, in the case of a termination due to bankruptcy or insolvency or material breach, both products in the applicable territory. Each of these termination procedures is slightly different; however, in all events, we could lose all rights to either or both products, as applicable, in the relevant country or territory even in the case of a bankruptcy or insolvency or material breach where we are not the defaulting party.

For further discussion of our strategic alliance with sanofi, see “Item 8. Financial Statements—Note 2. Alliances and Collaborations.”

Otsuka We maintain a worldwide commercialization agreement with Otsuka, to codevelop and copromote ABILIFY* (the ABILIFY* Agreement), except in Japan, China, Taiwan, North Korea, South Korea, the Philippines, Thailand, Indonesia, Pakistan and Egypt. We also have a collaboration agreement with Otsuka relating to certain oncology products (the Oncology Agreement), which is more fully described under “—Current Marketed Products—Internally Discovered” below.

Under the terms of the ABILIFY* Agreement, as amended, we purchase the product from Otsuka and perform finish manufacturing for sale by us or Otsuka to third-party customers. The ABILIFY* Agreement expires in April 2015 in the U.S. and in June 2014 in all EU countries. In each other country where we have the exclusive right to sell ABILIFY*, the agreement expires on the later of April 20, 2015 or loss of exclusivity in any such country.

In the U.S., Germany, France and Spain, the product is invoiced to third-party customers by us on behalf of Otsuka and we recognize alliance revenue for our contractual share of third-party net sales. In the U.S., our contractual share was 65% of net sales in 2008 and 2009 and was 58% in 2010, under the terms of our agreement with Otsuka to extend the U.S. portion of the ABILIFY* Agreement described more fully below. We recognized all expenses related to the product in 2008 and 2009. In 2010 Otsuka was responsible for 30% of commercialization expenses related to the product in the U.S. In Germany, France and Spain, our contractual share is 65% of net sales and we recognize all expenses related to the product. In the UK, Italy and Canada, where we are presently the exclusive distributor for the product, we recognize 100% of the net sales and related cost of products sold and expenses. Beginning on January 1, 2011, we will invoice third-party customers in the UK on behalf of Otsuka and the Company will receive 65% of net sales with no expense reimbursement and we will continue to recognize 100% of the net sales and related cost of products sold and expenses in Italy and Canada. We also have an exclusive right to sell ABILIFY* in other countries in Europe, the Americas and a number of countries in Asia. In these countries we recognize 100% of the net sales and related cost of products sold.

In April 2009, the Company and Otsuka extended the U.S. portion of the ABILIFY* Agreement until the expected loss of product exclusivity in April 2015. Under the terms of the extension, we paid Otsuka $400 million. Beginning on January 1, 2011, the share of U.S. net sales that we recognize for ABILIFY* changed from 58% in 2010 to 53.5% and it will be further reduced to 51.5 % as of January 1, 2012. Otsuka will remain responsible for 30% of the U.S. expenses related to the commercialization of ABILIFY* in the U.S. during this time.

 

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Beginning January 1, 2013, and through the expected loss of U.S. exclusivity in April 2015, we will receive the following percentages of U.S. annual net sales:

 

     Share as a % of U.S. Net
Sales
 

$0 to $2.7 billion

     50

$2.7 billion to $3.2 billion

     20

$3.2 billion to $3.7 billion

     7

$3.7 billion to $4.0 billion

     2

$4.0 billion to $4.2 billion

     1

In excess of $4.2 billion

     20

During this period, Otsuka will be responsible for 50% of all U.S. expenses related to the commercialization of ABILIFY* in the U.S.

The U.S. portion of the ABILIFY* Agreement and the Oncology Agreement described below include a change-of-control provision if we are acquired. If the acquiring company does not have a competing product to ABILIFY*, then the new company will assume the ABILIFY* Agreement (as amended) and the Oncology Agreement as it currently exists. If the acquiring company has a product that competes with ABILIFY*, Otsuka can elect to request the acquiring company to choose whether to divest ABILIFY* or the competing product. In the scenario where ABILIFY* is divested, Otsuka would be obligated to acquire our rights under the ABILIFY* Agreement (as amended) at a price according to a predetermined schedule. The agreements also provide that in the event of a generic competitor to ABILIFY* after January 1, 2010, we have the option of terminating the ABILIFY* April 2009 amendment (with the agreement as previously amended remaining in force). If we were to exercise such option then either (i) we would receive a payment from Otsuka according to a pre-determined schedule and the Oncology Agreement would terminate at the same time or (ii) the Oncology Agreement would continue for a truncated period according to a pre-determined schedule.

Early termination of the ABILIFY* Agreement is immediate upon notice in the case of (i) voluntary bankruptcy, (ii) where minimum payments are not made to Otsuka, or (iii) first commercial sale has not occurred within three months after receipt of all necessary approvals, 30 days where a material breach has occurred (and not been cured or commencement of cure has not occurred within 90 days after notice of such material breach) and 90 days in the case where an involuntary bankruptcy petition has been filed (and has not been dismissed). In addition, termination is available to Otsuka upon 30 days notice in the event that we were to challenge Otsuka’s patent rights or, on a market-by-market basis, in the event that we were to market a product in direct competition with ABILIFY*. Upon termination or expiration of the ABILIFY* Agreement, we do not retain any rights to ABILIFY*.

We recognized net sales for ABILIFY* of $2.6 billion in both 2010 and 2009 and $2.2 billion in 2008. In addition to the $400 million extension payment in 2009, total upfront licensing and milestone payments made to Otsuka under the ABILIFY* Agreement through 2010 were $217 million.

For a discussion of our Oncology Agreement with Otsuka, see “—Current Marketed Products—Internally Discovered” below. For further discussion of our strategic alliance with Otsuka, see “Item 8. Financial Statements—Note 2. Alliances and Collaborations.”

Lilly We have an EGFR commercialization agreement with Lilly through Lilly’s subsidiary ImClone for the codevelopment and copromotion of ERBITUX* and necitumumab (IMC-11F8) in the U.S. as well as codevelopment and copromotion rights to both products in Canada and Japan. For more information on the agreement with respect to necitumumab, see “—Investigational Compounds Under Development—In-Licensed” below. Under the EGFR agreement, with respect to ERBITUX* sales in North America, Lilly receives a distribution fee based on a flat rate of 39% of net sales in North America, plus reimbursement of certain royalties paid by Lilly, and the Company and Lilly share one half of the profits and losses evenly in Japan with Merck KgaA receiving the other half of the profits and losses in Japan. The parties share royalties payable to third parties pursuant to a formula set forth in the commercialization agreement. We purchase all of our North American commercial requirements for bulk ERBITUX* from Lilly. The agreement expires as to ERBITUX* in North America in September 2018.

Early termination is available based on material breach and is effective 60 days after notice of the material breach (and such material breach has not been cured or commencement of cure has not occurred), or upon six months notice from us if there exists a significant concern regarding a regulatory or patient safety issue that would seriously impact the long-term viability of the product. Upon termination or expiration of the alliance, we do not retain any rights to ERBITUX*.

We share codevelopment and copromotion rights to ERBITUX* with Merck KGaA in Japan under an agreement signed in October 2007, and expiring in 2032, with Lilly, Merck KGaA and Merck Japan. Lilly has the ability to terminate the agreement after 2018 if it determines that it is commercially unreasonable for it to continue. ERBITUX* received marketing approval in Japan in July 2008 for the use of ERBITUX* in treating patients with advanced or recurrent colorectal cancer.

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For further discussion of our strategic alliance with Lilly, see “Item 8. Financial Statements—Note 2. Alliances and Collaborations.”

Gilead We have a joint venture with Gilead to develop and commercialize ATRIPLA* in the U.S., Canada and Europe. The Company and Gilead share responsibility for commercializing ATRIPLA* in the U.S., Canada, throughout the EU and certain other European countries, and both provide funding and field-based sales representatives in support of promotional efforts for ATRIPLA*. Gilead recognizes 100% of ATRIPLA* revenues in the U.S., Canada and most countries in Europe. Our revenue for the efavirenz component is determined by applying a percentage to ATRIPLA* revenue to approximate revenue for the SUSTIVA brand. We recognized efavirenz revenues of $1,053 million in 2010, $869 million in 2009 and $582 million in 2008 related to ATRIPLA* net sales.

The joint venture between the Company and Gilead will continue until terminated by mutual agreement of the parties or otherwise as described below. In the event of a material breach by one party, the non-breaching party may terminate the joint venture only if both parties agree that it is both desirable and practicable to withdraw the combination product from the markets where it is commercialized. At such time as one or more generic versions of a party’s component product(s) appear on the market in the U.S., the other party will have the right to terminate the joint venture and thereby acquire all of the rights to the combination product, both in the U.S. and Canada; however, for three years the terminated party will continue to receive a percentage of the net sales based on the contribution of bulk component(s) to ATRIPLA*, and otherwise retains all rights to its own product(s).

For further discussion of our strategic alliance with Gilead, see “Item 8. Financial Statements—Note 2. Alliances and Collaborations.”

Current Marketed Products—Internally Discovered

AstraZeneca In January 2007, we entered into a worldwide (except for Japan) codevelopment and cocommercialization agreement with AstraZeneca for ONGLYZA (the Saxagliptin Agreement). KOMBIGLYZE was codeveloped with AstraZeneca under the Saxagliptin Agreement. The exclusive rights to develop and sell ONGLYZA in Japan were licensed to Otsuka in December 2006, which is described below under “—Investigational Compounds Under Development—Internally Discovered.” The Company and AstraZeneca are also parties to a worldwide codevelopment and cocommercialization agreement for dapagliflozin, which is described below under “—Investigational Compounds Under Development—Internally Discovered.

We manufacture ONGLYZA and KOMBIGLYZE and, with certain limited exceptions, recognize net sales in most key markets. We received $300 million in upfront licensing and milestone payments from AstraZeneca for meeting certain development and regulatory milestones on ONGLYZA and KOMBIGLYZE and could receive up to an additional $50 million if the remaining development and regulatory milestone under the Saxagliptin Agreement is met and up to an additional $300 million if all sales-based milestones are met. The majority of costs under the initial development plans through 2008 were paid by AstraZeneca and additional development costs are generally shared equally. We expense ONGLYZA and KOMBIGLYZE development costs, net of AstraZeneca’s share, in research and development. The two companies jointly develop the clinical and marketing strategy and share commercialization expenses and profits and losses equally on a global basis, excluding Japan.

For further discussion of our strategic alliance with AstraZeneca, see “Item 8. Financial Statements—Note 2. Alliances and Collaborations.”

Otsuka Simultaneously with the extension of the ABILIFY* Agreement, in April 2009, the Company and Otsuka entered into an Oncology Agreement for SPRYCEL and IXEMPRA, which includes the U.S., Japan and the EU markets (the Oncology Territory). Beginning in 2010 through 2020, the collaboration fees that we will pay to Otsuka annually are the following percentages of the aggregate net sales of SPRYCEL and IXEMPRA in the Oncology Territory:

 

     % of Net Sales  
     2010 - 2012     2013 - 2020  

$0 to $400 million

     30     65

$400 million to $600 million

     5     12

$600 million to $800 million

     3     3

$800 million to $1.0 billion

     2     2

In excess of $1.0 billion

     1     1

During these periods, Otsuka will contribute (i) 20% of the first $175 million of certain commercial operational expenses relating to the oncology products in the Oncology Territory, and (ii) 1% of such commercial operational expenses relating to the products in the Oncology Territory in excess of $175 million. Starting in 2011, Otsuka will have the right to copromote SPRYCEL in the U.S. and Japan and in 2012, in the top five EU markets.

 

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The Oncology Agreement expires with respect to SPRYCEL and IXEMPRA in 2020 and includes the same change-of-control provision if we were acquired as the ABILIFY* Agreement described above.

For a discussion of our ABILFY* Agreement with Otsuka, see “—Current Marketed Products—In-Licensed” above. For further discussion of our strategic alliance with Otsuka, see “Item 8. Financial Statements—Note 2. Alliances and Collaborations.”

Investigational Compounds Under Development—In-Licensed

Exelixis In October 2010, we entered into two collaboration agreements with Exelixis, one for license to Exelixis’ small-molecule TGR5 agonist program including backups (the TGR5 Agreement) and the second to collaborate, discover, optimize and characterize small-molecule ROR antagonists (the ROR Agreement). We paid Exelixis an initial payment of $40 million and could pay additional development and approval milestones of up to $250 million on the TGR5 Agreement and $255 million on the ROR Agreement. Exelixis is also eligible to receive sales performance milestones, and royalties on net sales of products from each of the TGR5 and ROR programs. We received an exclusive worldwide license to develop and commercialize small molecule TGR5 agonists and ROR antagonists. Under the TGR5 agreement, we have sole responsibility for research, development, manufacturing and commercialization. Under the ROR agreement, we are collaborating with Exelixis on ROR antagonist programs up to a pre-clinical transition point and then we have sole responsibility for the further research, development, manufacture, and commercialization of any resulting products.

In December 2008, the Company and Exelixis entered into a global codevelopment and cocommercialization arrangement for XL-184 and a license for XL-281 with utility in RAS and RAF mutant tumors under development by Exelixis. Under the terms of the arrangement, we paid Exelixis $195 million upon execution of the agreement and an additional $45 million in 2009. In June, 2010, the Company terminated its development collaboration with Exelixis for XL-184 with all rights returning to Exelixis resulting in a $17 million termination fee which was expensed in research and development. The Company could pay Exelixis development and regulatory milestones up to $315 million and up to an additional $150 million of sales-based milestones related to XL-281.

In addition, the Company and Exelixis have a history of collaborations to identify, develop and promote oncology targets. In January 2007, the Company and Exelixis entered into an oncology collaboration and license agreement under which Exelixis is pursuing the development of three small molecule INDs for codevelopment and copromotion. Under the terms of this agreement, we paid Exelixis $100 million of upfront licensing and milestone payments to date. Pursuant to an amendment to this agreement that was executed in October 2010, Exelixis has opted-out of further codevelopment of XL-139, and the Company made a payment to Exelixis in the amount of $20 million. As a result, the Company has received an exclusive worldwide license to develop and commercialize XL-139 and will have sole responsibility for the further development, manufacture, and commercialization of the compound. If successful, we will pay Exelixis development and regulatory milestones up to $170 million and up to an additional $90 million of sales-based milestones, as well as royalties. Royalty percentage rates are tiered based on net sales.

We hold an equity interest in Exelixis, which at December 31, 2010 represented less than 1% of their outstanding shares.

Lilly In January 2010, the Company and Lilly restructured the EGFR commercialization agreement to provide for the codevelopment and cocommercialization of necitumumab (IMC-11F8), a fully human antibody currently in Phase III development for non-small cell lung cancer. See “Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Product and Pipeline Developments” for an update on one Phase III trial. As restructured, both companies will share in the cost of developing and will share in the profits and losses upon commercializing necitumumab in the U.S., Canada and Japan. Lilly maintains exclusive rights to necitumumab in all other markets. We will fund 55% of development costs for studies that will be used only in the U.S. and will fund 27.5% for global studies. We will pay $250 million to Lilly as a milestone payment if first approval is granted in the U.S. In the U.S. and Canada, we will recognize all sales and will receive 55% of the profits (and bear 55% of the losses) for necitumumab. Lilly will provide 50% of the selling effort and the parties will, in general, equally participate in other commercialization efforts. In Japan, the Company and Lilly will share commercial costs and profits evenly. The agreement as it relates to necitumumab continues beyond patent expiration until both parties agree to terminate. Lilly will manufacture the bulk requirements and we will assume responsibility for fill/finish of necitumumab beginning in 2011.

Alder In November 2009, the Company and Alder Biopharmaceuticals, Inc. (Alder) entered into a global agreement for the development and commercialization of ALD518, a novel biologic that has completed Phase IIa development for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. Under the terms of the collaboration agreement, Alder granted us worldwide exclusive rights to develop and commercialize ALD518 for all potential indications except cancer, for which Alder retains rights and has granted us an option to codevelop ALD518 for cancer and to have exclusive rights to commercialize ALD518 for cancer outside the United States. We paid Alder an $85 million upfront licensing payment in 2009, all of which was expensed as research and development. In addition, we could pay up to $764 million of development-based and regulatory-based milestone payments, potential sales-based milestones which, under certain circumstances, may exceed $200 million, and royalties on net sales. Royalty percentage rates are tiered based on net sales. If we choose the option to pursue cancer indications then we could pay up to an additional $185 million of development-based and regulatory-based milestone payments, the aforementioned sales-based milestones and royalties on net sales. Royalty percentage rates are tiered based on net sales.

 

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Investigational Compounds Under Development—Internally Discovered

AstraZeneca As mentioned above, we have a worldwide codevelopment and cocommercialization agreement with AstraZeneca for dapagliflozin (the SGLT2 Agreement). Dapagliflozin is being studied for the potential treatment of diabetes and was discovered by us.

Under the SGLT2 Agreement, we have received $50 million of upfront licensing payments from AstraZeneca and could receive up to $350 million more if all development and regulatory milestones are met for dapagliflozin and up to an additional $390 million if all sales-based milestones are met. The majority of costs under the initial plans through 2009 were paid by AstraZeneca and any additional development costs will generally be shared equally except for Japan, where AstraZeneca bears substantially all of the development costs prior to approval of the first indication. We expense dapagliflozin development costs, net of our alliance partner’s share, in research and development. Under the SGLT2 Agreement, like with the Saxagliptin Agreement, the two companies will jointly develop the clinical and marketing strategy and share commercialization expenses and profits and losses for dapagliflozin equally on a global basis, and we will manufacture dapagliflozin and, with certain limited exceptions, recognize net sales in most key markets. With respect to Japan, AstraZeneca has operational and cost responsibility for all development and regulatory activities on behalf of the collaboration, though the two companies will jointly market the product in Japan, sharing all commercialization expenses and activities and splitting profits and losses equally like in the rest of the world. We will also manufacture dapagliflozin and recognize net sales in Japan, like in the rest of the world. Dapagliflozin is currently being studied in Phase II clinical trials in Japan.

For further discussion of our strategic alliance with AstraZeneca, see “Item 8. Financial Statements—Note 2. Alliances and Collaborations.”

Pfizer The Company and Pfizer are parties to a worldwide codevelopment and cocommercialization agreement for ELIQUIS*, an anticoagulant discovered by us and being studied for the prevention and treatment of a broad range of venous and arterial thrombotic conditions. Pfizer funds 60% of all development costs since January 2007 and we fund 40%. We have received $474 million in upfront licensing and milestone payments from Pfizer to date, including a $10 million milestone in 2010 for the filing of the marketing authorization application in the EU, and could receive up to an additional $620 million from Pfizer if all development and regulatory milestones are met. The companies jointly develop the clinical and marketing strategy of ELIQUIS*, and will share commercialization expenses and profits and losses equally on a global basis.

For further discussion of our strategic alliance with Pfizer, see “Item 8. Financial Statements—Note 2. Alliances and Collaborations.”

Otsuka In January 2007, we granted Otsuka exclusive rights in Japan to develop and commercialize ONGLYZA. We are entitled to receive milestone payments based on certain regulatory events, as well as sales-based payments following regulatory approval of ONGLYZA in Japan. We retained rights to copromote ONGLYZA with Otsuka in Japan. Otsuka is responsible for all development costs in Japan.

Royalty and Other Licensing Arrangements

In addition to the strategic alliances described above, we have other in-licensing and out-licensing arrangements. With respect to in-licenses, we have agreements with Novartis for REYATAZ and with HZI for IXEMPRA, among others. Based on our current expectations with respect to the expiration of market exclusivity in our significant markets, the licensing arrangements with Novartis for REYATAZ are expected to expire in 2017 in the U.S. and the EU and 2019 in Japan; and arrangements with HZI for IXEMPRA are expected to expire in 2017 in the U.S., and on the 10th anniversary of the first commercial sale in the EU and Japan. For further discussion of market exclusivity protection, including a chart showing net sales of key products together with the year in which basic exclusivity loss occurred or is expected to occur in the U.S., the EU, Japan and Canada, see “—Products” above.

As a result of our acquisitions of Medarex in August 2009 and ZymoGenetics in October 2010, we own certain compounds out-licensed to third parties for development and commercialization. We expect to receive milestone payments as these compounds move through the regulatory process and royalties based on product sales, if and when the products are commercialized.

Intellectual Property and Product Exclusivity

We own or license a number of patents in the U.S. and foreign countries primarily covering our products. We have also developed many brand names and trademarks for our products. We consider the overall protection of our patents, trademarks, licenses and other intellectual property rights to be of material value and act to protect these rights from infringement.

 

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In the pharmaceutical industry, the majority of an innovative product’s commercial value is usually realized during the period in which the product has market exclusivity. A product’s market exclusivity is generally determined by two forms of intellectual property: patent rights held by the innovator company and any regulatory forms of exclusivity to which the innovative drug is entitled.

Patents are a key determinant of market exclusivity for most branded pharmaceuticals. Patents provide the innovator with the right to exclude others from practicing an invention related to the medicine. Patents may cover, among other things, the active ingredient(s), various uses of a drug product, pharmaceutical formulations, drug delivery mechanisms and processes for (or intermediates useful in) the manufacture of products. Protection for individual products extends for varying periods in accordance with the expiration dates of patents in the various countries. The protection afforded, which may also vary from country to country, depends upon the type of patent, its scope of coverage and the availability of meaningful legal remedies in the country.

Market exclusivity is also sometimes influenced by regulatory intellectual property rights. Many developed countries provide certain non-patent incentives for the development of medicines. For example, in the U.S., the EU, Japan, Canada and certain other markets, regulatory intellectual property rights are offered as incentives for research on medicines for rare diseases, or orphan drugs, and on medicines useful in treating pediatric patients. These incentives can extend the market exclusivity period on a product beyond the patent term.

The U.S., EU, Japan and Canada also each provide for a minimum period of time after the approval of a new drug during which the regulatory agency may not rely upon the innovator’s data to approve a competitor’s generic copy, or data protection. In certain markets where patent protection and other forms of market exclusivity may have expired, data protection can be of particular importance. However, most regulatory forms of exclusivity do not prevent a competitor from gaining regulatory approval prior to the expiration of regulatory data exclusivity on the basis of the competitor’s own safety and efficacy data on its drug, even when that drug is identical to that marketed by the innovator.

Specific aspects of the law governing market exclusivity and data protection for pharmaceuticals vary from country to country. The following summarizes key exclusivity rules in markets representing significant sales:

United States

In the U.S., most of our key products are protected by patents with varying terms depending on the type of patent and the filing date. A significant portion of a product’s patent life, however, is lost during the time it takes an innovative company to develop and obtain regulatory approval of a new drug. As compensation at least in part for the lost patent term, the innovator may, depending on a number of factors, extend the expiration date of one patent up to a maximum term of five years, provided that the extension cannot cause the patent to be in effect for more than 14 years from the date of drug approval.

A company seeking to market an innovative pharmaceutical in the U.S. must submit a complete set of safety and efficacy data to the FDA. If the innovative pharmaceutical is a chemical, the company files a New Drug Application (NDA). If the medicine is a biological product, a Biologics License Application (BLA) is filed. The type of application filed affects regulatory exclusivity rights.

Chemical products

A competitor seeking to launch a generic substitute of a chemical innovative drug in the U.S. must file an abbreviated NDA (aNDA) with the FDA. In the aNDA, the generic manufacturer needs to demonstrate only “bioequivalence” between the generic substitute and the approved NDA drug. The aNDA relies upon the safety and efficacy data previously filed by the innovator in its NDA.

An innovator company is required to list certain of its patents covering the medicine with the FDA in what is commonly known as the Orange Book. Absent a successful patent challenge, the FDA cannot approve an aNDA until after the innovator’s listed patents expire. However, after the innovator has marketed its product for four years, a generic manufacturer may file an aNDA and allege that one or more of the patents listed in the Orange Book under an innovator’s NDA is either invalid or not infringed. This allegation is commonly known as a Paragraph IV certification. The innovator then must decide whether to file a patent infringement suit against the generic manufacturer. From time to time, aNDAs, including Paragraph IV certifications, are filed with respect to certain of our products. We evaluate these aNDAs on a case-by-case basis and, where warranted, file suit against the generic manufacturer to protect our patent rights.

In addition to benefiting from patent protection, certain innovative pharmaceutical products can receive periods of regulatory exclusivity. A NDA that is designated as an orphan drug can receive seven years of exclusivity for the orphan indication. During this time period, neither NDAs nor aNDAs for the same drug product can be approved for the same orphan use. A company may also earn six months of additional exclusivity for a drug where specific clinical trials are conducted at the written request of the FDA to study the use of the medicine to treat pediatric patients, and submission to the FDA is made prior to the loss of basic exclusivity.

 

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Medicines approved under a NDA can also receive several types of regulatory data protection. An innovative chemical pharmaceutical is entitled to five years of regulatory data protection in the U.S., during which competitors cannot file with the FDA for approval of generic substitutes. If an innovator’s patent is challenged, as described above, a generic manufacturer may file its aNDA after the fourth year of the five-year data protection period. A pharmaceutical drug product that contains an active ingredient that has been previously approved in an NDA, but is approved in a new formulation, but not for the drug itself, or for a new indication on the basis of new clinical trials, receives three years of data protection for that formulation or indication.

Biologic products

Under the new U.S. healthcare legislation enacted in 2010, there is now an abbreviated path for regulatory approval of biosimilar versions of biological products. The new path for approval of biosimilar products under the U.S. healthcare legislation significantly affects the regulatory data exclusivity for biological products. The new legislation provides a regulatory mechanism that allows for FDA approval of biologic drugs that are similar to (but not generic copies of) innovative drugs on the basis of less extensive data than is required by a full BLA. The legislation created an approval pathway for biosimilar versions of biological products, which did not previously exist. Innovative biological products no longer receive the essentially unlimited regulatory data exclusivity that existed prior to creation of a regulatory path for biosimilar versions. Under the new law, after an innovator has marketed its biological product for four years, a biosimilar manufacturer may file an application for approval of a biosimilar version of the innovator product. However, although an application for approval of a biosimilar may be filed four years after approval of the innovator product, qualified innovative biological products will receive 12 years of regulatory exclusivity, meaning that the FDA may not approve a biosimilar version until 12 years after the innovative biological product was first approved by the FDA. The new law also provides a mechanism for innovators to enforce the patents that protect innovative biological products and for biosimilar applicants to challenge the patents. Such patent litigation may begin as early as four years after the innovative biological product is first approved by the FDA.

In the U.S., the increased likelihood of generic and biosimilar challenges to innovators’ intellectual property has increased the risk of loss of innovators’ market exclusivity. First, generic companies have increasingly sought to challenge innovators’ basic patents covering major pharmaceutical products. Second, statutory and regulatory provisions in the U.S. limit the ability of an innovator company to prevent generic and biosimilar drugs from being approved and launched while patent litigation is ongoing. As a result of all of these developments, it is not possible to predict the length of market exclusivity for a particular product with certainty based solely on the expiration of the relevant patent(s) or the current forms of regulatory exclusivity.

European Union

Patents on pharmaceutical products are generally enforceable in the EU and, as in the U.S., may be extended to compensate for the patent term lost during the regulatory review process. Such extensions are granted on a country-by-country basis.

The primary route we use to obtain marketing authorization of pharmaceutical products in the EU is through the “centralized procedure.” This procedure is compulsory for certain pharmaceutical products, in particular those using biotechnological processes, and is also available for certain new chemical compounds and products. A company seeking to market an innovative pharmaceutical product through the centralized procedure must file a complete set of safety data and efficacy data as part of a Marketing Authorization Application (MAA) with the European Medicines Agency (EMA). After the EMA evaluates the MAA, it provides a recommendation to the European Commission (EC) and the EC then approves or denies the MAA. It is also possible for new chemical products to obtain marketing authorization in the EU through a “mutual recognition procedure,” in which an application is made to a single member state, and if the member state approves the pharmaceutical product under a national procedure, then the applicant may submit that approval to the mutual recognition procedure of some or all other member states.

After obtaining marketing authorization approval, a company must obtain pricing and reimbursement for the pharmaceutical product, which is typically subject to member state law. In certain EU countries, this process can take place simultaneously while the product is marketed but in other EU countries, this process must be completed before the company can market the new product. The pricing and reimbursement procedure can take months and sometimes years to complete.

Throughout the EU, all products for which marketing authorizations have been filed after October/November 2005 are subject to an “8+2+1” regime. Eight years after the innovator has received its first community authorization for a medicinal product, a generic company may file a marketing authorization application for that product with the health authorities. If the marketing authorization application is approved, the generic company may not commercialize the product until after either 10 or 11 years have elapsed from the initial marketing authorization granted to the innovator. The possible extension to 11 years is available if the innovator, during the first eight years of the marketing authorization, obtains an additional indication that is of significant clinical benefit in comparison with existing treatments. For products that were filed prior to October/November 2005, there is a 10-year period of data protection under the centralized procedures and a period of either six or 10 years under the mutual recognition procedure (depending on the member state).

 

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In contrast to the U.S., patents in the EU are not listed with regulatory authorities. Generic versions of pharmaceutical products can be approved after data protection expires, regardless of whether the innovator holds patents covering its drug. Thus, it is possible that an innovator may be seeking to enforce its patents against a generic competitor that is already marketing its product. Also, the European patent system has an opposition procedure in which generic manufacturers may challenge the validity of patents covering innovator products within nine months of grant.

In general, EU law treats chemically-synthesized drugs and biologically-derived drugs the same with respect to intellectual property and data protection. In addition to the relevant legislation and annexes related to biologic medicinal products, the EMA has issued guidelines that outline the additional information to be provided for biosimilar products, also known as generic biologics, in order to review an application for marketing approval.

Japan

In Japan, medicines of new chemical entities are generally afforded eight years of data exclusivity for approved indications and dosage. Patents on pharmaceutical products are enforceable. Generic copies can receive regulatory approval after data exclusivity and patent expirations. As in the U.S., patents in Japan may be extended to compensate for the patent term lost during the regulatory review process.

In general, Japanese law treats chemically-synthesized and biologically-derived drugs the same with respect to intellectual property and market exclusivity.

Canada

In Canada as of 2006, medicines of new chemical entities are generally afforded eight years of data exclusivity for approved indications and dosage. Patents on pharmaceutical products are enforceable. Generic copies can receive regulatory approval after data exclusivity and patent expirations. Currently, unlike the U.S., Canada has no patent term restoration to compensate for the patent term lost during the regulatory review process.

In Canada, biologics are generally treated the same as chemically-synthesized products with respect to patent rights and regulatory exclusivity. Health Canada has issued draft guidance that outlines the additional information to be provided for Subsequent Entry Biologics, also known as biosimilar products or generic biologics, in order to review an application for marketing approval.

Rest of World

In countries outside of the U.S., the EU, Japan and Canada, there is a wide variety of legal systems with respect to intellectual property and market exclusivity of pharmaceuticals. Most other developed countries utilize systems similar to either the U.S. or the EU (e.g., Switzerland). Among developing countries, some have adopted patent laws and/or regulatory exclusivity laws, while others have not. Some developing countries have formally adopted laws in order to comply with World Trade Organization (WTO) commitments, but have not taken steps to implement these laws in a meaningful way. Enforcement of WTO actions is a long process between governments, and there is no assurance of the outcome. Thus, in assessing the likely future market exclusivity of our innovative drugs in developing countries, we take into account not only formal legal rights but political and other factors as well.

Marketing, Distribution and Customers

We promote the appropriate use of our products directly to healthcare professionals and providers such as doctors, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, pharmacists, technologists, hospitals, Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) and Managed Care Organizations (MCOs). We also provide information about the appropriate use of our products to consumers in the U.S. through direct-to-consumer print, radio and television advertising. In addition, we sponsor general advertising to educate the public about our innovative medical research. For a discussion of the regulation of promotion and marketing of pharmaceuticals, see “—Government Regulation and Price Constraints” below.

Through our sales and marketing organizations, we explain the approved uses and risks and benefits of our products to medical professionals. We work to gain access to health authorities, PBM and MCO formularies (lists of recommended or approved medicines and other products), including Medicare Part D plans and reimbursement lists by providing information about the clinical profile of our products. Marketing of prescription pharmaceuticals is limited to the approved uses of the particular product, but we continue to develop scientific data and other information about our products and provide such information in response to unsolicited inquiries from doctors, other medical professionals and managed care organizations.

 

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Our operations include several marketing and sales organizations. Each organization markets a distinct group of products supported by a sales force and is typically based on particular therapeutic areas or physician groups. These sales forces often focus on selling new products when they are introduced, and promotion to physicians is increasingly targeted at specialists and key primary care physicians.

Our products are sold principally to wholesalers, and to a lesser extent, directly to distributors, retailers, hospitals, clinics, government agencies and pharmacies. Gross sales to the three largest pharmaceutical wholesalers in the U.S. as a percentage of our total gross sales were as follows:

 

     2010     2009     2008  

McKesson Corporation

     24     25     24

Cardinal Health, Inc.

     21     20     19

AmerisourceBergen Corporation

     16     15     14

Our U.S. business has Inventory Management Agreements (IMAs) with substantially all of our direct wholesaler and distributor customers that allow us to monitor U.S. wholesaler inventory levels and requires those wholesalers to maintain inventory levels that are no more than one month of their demand. The IMAs have two-year terms, through December 31, 2012, subject to certain termination provisions.

In a number of smaller markets outside of the U.S. and the EU, we have moved to a distributor-based model of promotion and distribution. We have entered into contracts with one or more distributors in those markets who purchase our products from us and then promote and sell them within those countries. Sales in these distributor-based markets represented less than 1% of the Company’s net sales in 2010.

Competition

The markets in which we compete are generally broad based and highly competitive. We compete with other worldwide research-based drug companies, many smaller research companies with more limited therapeutic focus and generic drug manufacturers. Important competitive factors include product efficacy, safety and ease of use, price and demonstrated cost-effectiveness, marketing effectiveness, product labeling, customer service and research and development of new products and processes. Sales of our products can be impacted by new studies that indicate a competitor’s product is safer or more effective for treating a disease or particular form of disease than one of our products. Our sales also can be impacted by additional labeling requirements relating to safety or convenience that may be imposed on products by the FDA or by similar regulatory agencies in different countries. If competitors introduce new products and processes with therapeutic or cost advantages, our products can be subject to progressive price reductions or decreased volume of sales, or both.

Generic Competition

One of the biggest competitive challenges that we face is from generic pharmaceutical manufacturers. In the U.S. and the EU, the regulatory approval process exempts generics from costly and time-consuming clinical trials to demonstrate their safety and efficacy, allowing generic manufacturers to rely on the safety and efficacy of the innovator product. As a result, generic pharmaceutical manufacturers typically invest far less in research and development than research-based pharmaceutical companies and therefore can price their products significantly lower than branded products. Accordingly, when a branded product loses its market exclusivity, it normally faces intense price competition from generic forms of the product. Upon the expiration or loss of market exclusivity on a product, we can lose the major portion of sales of that product in a very short period of time.

The rate of sales decline of a product after the expiration of exclusivity varies by country. In general, the decline in the U.S. market is more rapid than in most other developed countries, though we have observed rapid declines in a number of EU countries as well. Also, the declines in developed countries tend to be more rapid than in developing countries. The rate of sales decline after the expiration of exclusivity has also historically been influenced by product characteristics. For example, drugs that are used in a large patient population (e.g., those prescribed by key primary care physicians) tend to experience more rapid declines than drugs in specialized areas of medicine (e.g., oncology). Drugs that are more complex to manufacture (e.g., sterile injectable products) usually experience a slower decline than those that are simpler to manufacture.

In certain countries outside the U.S., patent protection is weak or nonexistent and we must compete with generic versions shortly after we launch our innovative products. In addition, generic pharmaceutical companies may introduce a generic product before exclusivity has expired, and before the resolution of any related patent litigation. For more information about market exclusivity, see “—Intellectual Property and Product Exclusivity” above.

 

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We believe our long-term competitive position depends upon our success in discovering and developing innovative, cost-effective products that serve unmet medical needs, together with our ability to manufacture products efficiently and to market them effectively in a highly competitive environment.

Managed Care Organizations

The growth of MCOs in the U.S. is also a major factor in the healthcare marketplace. Over half of the U.S. population now participates in some version of managed care. MCOs can include medical insurance companies, medical plan administrators, health-maintenance organizations, Medicare Part D prescription drug plans, alliances of hospitals and physicians and other physician organizations. Those organizations have been consolidating into fewer, larger entities, thus enhancing their purchasing strength and importance to us.

To successfully compete for business with MCOs, we must often demonstrate that our products offer not only medical benefits but also cost advantages as compared with other forms of care. Most new products that we introduce compete with other products already on the market or products that are later developed by competitors. As noted above, generic drugs are exempt from costly and time-consuming clinical trials to demonstrate their safety and efficacy and, as such, often have lower costs than brand-name drugs. MCOs that focus primarily on the immediate cost of drugs often favor generics for this reason. Many governments also encourage the use of generics as alternatives to brand-name drugs in their healthcare programs. Laws in the U.S. generally allow, and in many cases require, pharmacists to substitute generic drugs that have been rated under government procedures to be essentially equivalent to a brand-name drug. The substitution must be made unless the prescribing physician expressly forbids it.

Exclusion of a product from a formulary can lead to its sharply reduced usage in the MCO patient population. Consequently, pharmaceutical companies compete aggressively to have their products included. Where possible, companies compete for inclusion based upon unique features of their products, such as greater efficacy, better patient ease of use or fewer side effects. A lower overall cost of therapy is also an important factor. Products that demonstrate fewer therapeutic advantages must compete for inclusion based primarily on price. We have been generally, although not universally, successful in having our major products included on MCO formularies.

Government Regulation and Price Constraints

The pharmaceutical industry is subject to extensive global regulation by regional, country, state and local agencies. The Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FDC Act), other Federal statutes and regulations, various state statutes and regulations, and laws and regulations of foreign governments govern to varying degrees the testing, approval, production, labeling, distribution, post-market surveillance, advertising, dissemination of information, and promotion of our products. The lengthy process of laboratory and clinical testing, data analysis, manufacturing, development, and regulatory review necessary for required governmental approvals is extremely costly and can significantly delay product introductions in a given market. Promotion, marketing, manufacturing and distribution of pharmaceutical products are extensively regulated in all major world markets. In addition, our operations are subject to complex Federal, state, local, and foreign environmental and occupational safety laws and regulations. We anticipate that the laws and regulations affecting the manufacture and sale of current products and the introduction of new products will continue to require substantial scientific and technical effort, time and expense as well as significant capital investments.

Of particular importance is the FDA in the U.S. It has jurisdiction over virtually all of our activities and imposes requirements covering the testing, safety, effectiveness, manufacturing, labeling, marketing, advertising and post-marketing surveillance of our products. In many cases, FDA requirements have increased the amount of time and money necessary to develop new products and bring them to market in the U.S.

The FDA mandates that drugs be manufactured, packaged and labeled in conformity with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) established by the FDA. In complying with cGMP regulations, manufacturers must continue to expend time, money and effort in production, recordkeeping and quality control to ensure that products meet applicable specifications and other requirements to ensure product safety and efficacy. The FDA periodically inspects our drug manufacturing facilities to ensure compliance with applicable cGMP requirements. Failure to comply with the statutory and regulatory requirements subjects us to possible legal or regulatory action, such as suspension of manufacturing, seizure of product or voluntary recall of a product. Adverse experiences with the use of products must be reported to the FDA and could result in the imposition of market restrictions through labeling changes or product removal. Product approvals may be withdrawn if compliance with regulatory requirements is not maintained or if problems concerning safety or efficacy occur following approval.

The Federal government has extensive enforcement powers over the activities of pharmaceutical manufacturers, including authority to withdraw product approvals, commence actions to seize and prohibit the sale of unapproved or non-complying products, to halt manufacturing operations that are not in compliance with cGMPs, and to impose or seek injunctions, voluntary recalls, civil, monetary and criminal penalties. Such a restriction or prohibition on sales or withdrawal of approval of products marketed by us could materially adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations and cash flows. For discussion of the warning letter we received relating to our manufacturing site in Manati, Puerto Rico, see “Item 1A. Risk Factors—We may experience difficulties and delays in the manufacturing, distribution and sale of our products” and “Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—2010 Highlights.”

 

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Marketing authorization for our products is subject to revocation by the applicable governmental agencies. In addition, modifications or enhancements of approved products or changes in manufacturing locations are in many circumstances subject to additional FDA approvals, which may or may not be received and which may be subject to a lengthy application process.

The distribution of pharmaceutical products is subject to the Prescription Drug Marketing Act (PDMA) as part of the FDC Act, which regulates such activities at both the Federal and state level. Under the PDMA and its implementing regulations, states are permitted to require registration of manufacturers and distributors who provide pharmaceuticals even if such manufacturers or distributors have no place of business within the state. States are also permitted to adopt regulations limiting the distribution of product samples to licensed practitioners. The PDMA also imposes extensive licensing, personnel recordkeeping, packaging, quantity, labeling, product handling and facility storage and security requirements intended to prevent the sale of pharmaceutical product samples or other product diversions. For discussion of recent settlement of certain investigations of drug pricing and sales and marketing activities, see “Item 8. Financial Statements—Note 26. Legal Proceedings and Contingencies.”

The FDA Amendments Act of 2007 imposed additional obligations on pharmaceutical companies and delegated more enforcement authority to the FDA in the area of drug safety. Key elements of this legislation give the FDA authority to (1) require that companies conduct post-marketing safety studies of drugs, (2) impose certain drug labeling changes relating to safety, (3) mandate risk mitigation measures such as the education of healthcare providers and the restricted distribution of medicines, (4) require companies to publicly disclose data from clinical trials and (5) pre-review television advertisements.

The marketing practices of all U.S. pharmaceutical manufacturers are subject to Federal and state healthcare laws that are used to protect the integrity of government healthcare programs. The Office of Inspector General of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (OIG) oversees compliance with applicable Federal laws, in connection with the payment for products by government funded programs (primarily Medicaid and Medicare). These laws include the Federal anti-kickback statute, which criminalizes the offering of something of value to induce the recommendation, order or purchase of products or services reimbursed under a government healthcare program. The OIG has issued a series of Guidances to segments of the healthcare industry, including the 2003 Compliance Program Guidance for Pharmaceutical Manufacturers (the OIG Guidance), which includes a recommendation that pharmaceutical manufacturers, at a minimum, adhere to the PhRMA Code, a voluntary industry code of marketing practices. We subscribe to the PhRMA Code, and have implemented a compliance program to address the requirements set forth in the OIG Guidance and our compliance with the healthcare laws. Failure to comply with these healthcare laws could subject us to administrative and legal proceedings, including actions by Federal and state government agencies. Such actions could result in the imposition of civil and criminal sanctions, which may include fines, penalties and injunctive remedies, the impact of which could materially adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations and cash flows.

We are also subject to the jurisdiction of various other Federal and state regulatory and enforcement departments and agencies, such as the Federal Trade Commission, the Department of Justice and the Department of Health and Human Services in the U.S. We are also licensed by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency to procure and produce controlled substances. We are, therefore, subject to possible administrative and legal proceedings and actions by these organizations. Such actions may result in the imposition of civil and criminal sanctions, which may include fines, penalties and injunctive or administrative remedies.

Our activities outside the U.S. are also subject to regulatory requirements governing the testing, approval, safety, effectiveness, manufacturing, labeling and marketing of our products. These regulatory requirements vary from country to country. Whether or not FDA approval or approval of the EMA has been obtained for a product, approval of the product by comparable regulatory authorities of countries outside of the U.S. or the EU, as the case may be, must be obtained prior to marketing the product in those countries. The approval process may be more or less rigorous from country to country, and the time required for approval may be longer or shorter than that required in the U.S. Approval in one country does not assure that a product will be approved in another country.

In many markets outside the U.S., we operate in an environment of government-mandated, cost-containment programs. Several governments have placed restrictions on physician prescription levels and patient reimbursements, emphasized greater use of generic drugs and/or enacted across-the-board price cuts as methods of cost control. In most EU countries, for example, the government regulates pricing of a new product at launch often through direct price controls, international price comparisons, controlling profits and/or reference pricing. In other markets, such as the UK and Germany, the government does not set pricing restrictions at launch, but pricing freedom is subsequently limited, such as by the operation of a profit and price control plan in the UK and by the operation of a reference price system in Germany. Companies also face significant delays in market access for new products, mainly in France, Spain, Italy and Belgium, and more than two years can elapse before new medicines become available on some national markets. Additionally, member states of the EU have regularly imposed new or additional cost containment measures for pharmaceuticals. In recent years, Italy, for example, has imposed mandatory price decreases. The existence of price differentials within the EU due to the different national pricing and reimbursement laws leads to significant parallel trade flows.

 

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Both in the U.S. and internationally, the healthcare industry is subject to various government-imposed regulations authorizing prices or price controls that have and will continue to have an impact on our net sales. In March 2010, the U.S. government enacted healthcare reform legislation, signing into law the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (HR 3590) and a reconciliation bill containing a package of changes to the healthcare bill. The new legislation makes extensive changes to the current system of healthcare insurance and benefits intended to broaden coverage and reduce costs. These bills significantly change how Americans receive healthcare coverage and how they pay for it. They also have a significant impact on companies, in particular those companies in the pharmaceutical industry and other healthcare related industries, including BMS. We have experienced and will continue to experience additional financial costs and certain other changes to our business as the new healthcare law is implemented. For example, minimum rebates on our Medicaid drug sales have increased from 15.1 percent to 23.1 percent and Medicaid rebates have also been extended to drugs used in risk-based Medicaid managed care plans. In addition, we extend discounts to certain critical access hospitals, cancer hospitals and other covered entities as required by the expansion of the 340B Drug Pricing Program under the Public Health Service Act.

In 2011, we will also provide a 50 percent discount on our brand-name drugs to patients who fall within the Medicare Part D coverage gap, also referred to as the “Donut Hole” and we will pay an annual non-tax-deductible fee to the federal government based on an allocation of our market share of branded prior year sales to certain government programs including Medicare, Medicaid, Department of Veterans Affairs, Department of Defense and TRICARE. This fee will be classified for financial reporting purposes as an operating expense. Estimates for these new discounts and the new pharmaceutical company fee under the 2010 U.S. healthcare reform law, including related regulations for Medicare coverage gap, managed Medicaid and expansion of the Public Health Service 340B program require additional assumptions due to lack of historical claims experience.

In many markets outside the U.S., we operate in environments of government-mandated, cost-containment programs, or under other regulatory bodies or groups that can exert downward pressure on pricing. Pricing freedom is limited in the UK, for instance, by the operation of a profit control plan and in Germany by the operation of a reference price system. Companies also face significant delays in market access for new products as more than two years can elapse after drug approval before new medicines become available in some countries.

Federal and state governments also have pursued direct methods to reduce the cost of drugs for which they pay. We participate in state government Medicaid programs, as well as certain other qualifying Federal and state government programs whereby discounts and rebates are provided to participating state and local government entities. We also participate in government programs that specify discounts to certain government entities, the most significant of which are the U.S. Department of Defense and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. These entities receive minimum discounts based off a defined “non-federal average manufacturer price” for purchases. Other programs in which we participate provide discounts for outpatient medicines purchased by certain specified entities under Section 340B of the Public Health Service Act.

For further discussion of these rebates and programs, see “Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Net Sales” and “—Critical Accounting Policies.”

Sources and Availability of Raw Materials

In general, we purchase our raw materials and supplies required for the production of our products in the open market. For some products, we purchase our raw materials and supplies from one source (the only source available to us) or a single source (the only approved source among many available to us), thereby requiring us to obtain such raw materials and supplies from that particular source. We attempt, if possible, to mitigate our raw material supply risks, through inventory management and alternative sourcing strategies. For further discussion of sourcing, see “—Manufacturing and Quality Assurance” below and discussions of particular products.

Manufacturing and Quality Assurance

To meet all expected product demand, we operate and manage our manufacturing network, including our third-party contract manufacturers, and the inventory related thereto, in a manner that permits us to improve efficiency while maintaining flexibility to reallocate manufacturing capacity. Pharmaceutical production processes are complex, highly regulated and vary widely from product to product. Given that shifting or adding manufacturing capacity can be a lengthy process requiring significant capital and out-of-pocket expenditures as well as regulatory approvals, we maintain and operate our flexible manufacturing network, consisting of internal and external resources that minimize unnecessary product transfers and inefficient uses of manufacturing capacity. For further discussion of the regulatory impact on our manufacturing, see “—Government Regulation and Price Constraints” above.

 

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Pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities require significant ongoing capital investment for both maintenance and compliance with increasing regulatory requirements. In addition, as our product line changes over the next several years, we expect to modify our existing manufacturing network to meet complex processing standards that may be required for newly introduced products, including biologics. Biologics manufacturing involves more complex processes than those of traditional pharmaceutical operations. In February 2007, we purchased an 89-acre site to locate our large scale multi-product bulk biologics manufacturing facility in Devens, Massachusetts. Construction of the Devens, Massachusetts facility began in early 2007 and was substantially completed in 2009. We expect to submit the site for regulatory approval in late 2011 or 2012.

We rely on third parties to manufacture or supply us with active ingredients necessary for us to manufacture certain products, including PLAVIX*, BARACLUDE, AVALIDE*, REYATAZ, ABILIFY*, ERBITUX*, the SUSTIVA Franchise, ORENCIA, ONGLYZA and KOMBIGLYZE. To maintain a stable supply of these products, we take a variety of actions including inventory management and maintenance of additional quantities of materials, when possible, designed to provide for a reasonable level of these ingredients to be held by the third-party supplier, us or both, so that our manufacturing operations are not interrupted. As an additional protection, in some cases, we take steps to maintain an approved back-up source where available. For example, we will rely on the combined capacity of our Devens, Massachusetts, Syracuse, New York, and Manati, Puerto Rico facilities, and the capacity available at our third-party contract manufacturers to manufacture ORENCIA and the commercial quantities of our other investigational biologics compounds in late-stage development should those compounds receive regulatory approval.

If we or any third-party manufacturer that we rely on for existing or future products is unable to maintain a stable supply of products, operate at sufficient capacity to meet our order requirements, comply with government regulations for manufacturing pharmaceuticals or meet the heightened processing requirements for biologics, our business performance and prospects could be negatively impacted. Additionally, if we or any of our third-party suppliers were to experience extended plant shutdowns or substantial unplanned increases in demand or suspension of manufacturing for regulatory reasons, we could experience an interruption in supply of certain products or product shortages until production could be resumed or expanded.

In connection with divestitures, licensing arrangements or distribution agreements of certain of our products, or in certain other circumstances, we have entered into agreements under which we have agreed to supply such products to third parties. In addition to liabilities that could arise from our failure to supply such products under the agreements, these arrangements could require us to invest in facilities for the production of non-strategic products, result in additional regulatory filings and obligations or cause an interruption in the manufacturing of our own products.

Our success depends in great measure upon customer confidence in the quality of our products and in the integrity of the data that support their safety and effectiveness. Product quality arises from a total commitment to quality in all parts of our operations, including research and development, purchasing, facilities planning, manufacturing, and distribution. We maintain quality-assurance procedures relating to the quality and integrity of technical information and production processes.

Control of production processes involves detailed specifications for ingredients, equipment and facilities, manufacturing methods, processes, packaging materials and labeling. We perform tests at various stages of production processes and on the final product to ensure that the product meets regulatory requirements and our standards. These tests may involve chemical and physical chemical analyses, microbiological testing, or a combination of these along with other analyses. Quality control is provided by business unit/site quality assurance groups that monitor existing manufacturing procedures and systems used by us, our subsidiaries and third-party suppliers.

Environmental Regulation

Our facilities and operations are subject to extensive U.S. and foreign laws and regulations relating to environmental protection and human health and safety, including those governing discharges of pollutants into the air and water; the use, management and disposal of hazardous, radioactive and biological materials and wastes; and the cleanup of contamination. Pollution controls and permits are required for many of our operations, and these permits are subject to modification, renewal or revocation by the issuing authorities.

Our environment, health and safety group monitors our operations around the world, providing us with an overview of regulatory requirements and overseeing the implementation of our standards for compliance. We also incur operating and capital costs for such matters on an ongoing basis. We expended approximately $15 million in 2010, $34 million in 2009 and $41 million in 2008 on capital projects undertaken specifically to meet environmental requirements. Although we believe that we are in substantial compliance with applicable environmental, health and safety requirements and the permits required for our operations, we nevertheless could incur additional costs, including civil or criminal fines or penalties, clean-up costs, or third-party claims for property damage or personal injury, for violations or liabilities under these laws.

 

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Many of our current and former facilities have been in operation for many years, and over time, we and other operators of those facilities have generated, used, stored or disposed of substances or wastes that are considered hazardous under Federal, state and/or foreign environmental laws, including the U.S. Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA). As a result, the soil and groundwater at or under certain of these facilities is or may be contaminated, and we may be required to make significant expenditures to investigate, control and remediate such contamination, and in some cases to provide compensation and/or restoration for damages to natural resources. Currently, we are involved in investigation and remediation at 13 current or former facilities. We have also been identified as a “potentially responsible party” (PRP) under applicable laws for environmental conditions at approximately 25 former waste disposal or reprocessing facilities operated by third parties at which investigation and/or remediation activities are ongoing.

We may face liability under CERCLA and other Federal, state and foreign laws for the entire cost of investigation or remediation of contaminated sites, or for natural resource damages, regardless of fault or ownership at the time of the disposal or release. In addition, at certain sites we bear remediation responsibility pursuant to contractual obligations. Generally, at third-party operator sites involving multiple PRPs, liability has been or is expected to be apportioned based on the nature and amount of hazardous substances disposed of by each party at the site and the number of financially viable PRPs. For additional information about these matters, see “Item 8. Financial Statements—Note 26. Legal Proceedings and Contingencies.”

Employees

As of December 31, 2010, we employed approximately 27,000 people.

During 2010, we continued to implement our comprehensive cost reduction program that included work force reductions and the rationalization of facilities.

For further discussion about PTI and restructuring activities, see “Item 8. Financial Statements—Note 4. Restructuring.”

Foreign Operations

We have significant operations outside the U.S. They are conducted both through our subsidiaries and through distributors.

For a geographic breakdown of net sales, see the table captioned Geographic Areas in “Item 8. Financial Statements—Note 3. Business Segment Information” and for further discussion of our net sales by geographic area see “Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Geographic Areas.”

International operations are subject to certain risks, which are inherent in conducting business abroad, including, but not limited to, currency fluctuations, possible nationalization or expropriation, price and exchange controls, counterfeit products, limitations on foreign participation in local enterprises and other restrictive governmental actions. Our international businesses are also subject to government-imposed constraints, including laws on pricing or reimbursement for use of products.

Depending on the direction of change relative to the U.S. dollar, foreign currency values can increase or decrease the reported dollar value of our net assets and results of operations. In 2010, the change in foreign exchange rates had a net favorable impact on the growth rate of revenues. While we cannot predict with certainty future changes in foreign exchange rates or the effect they will have on it, we attempt to mitigate their impact through operational means and by using various financial instruments. See the discussions under “Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk” and “Item 8. Financial Statements—Note 24. Financial Instruments.”

Bristol-Myers Squibb Website

Our internet website address is www.bms.com. On our website, we make available, free of charge, our annual, quarterly and current reports, including amendments to such reports, as soon as reasonably practicable after we electronically file such material with, or furnishes such material to, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Information relating to corporate governance at Bristol-Myers Squibb, including our Standards of Business Conduct and Ethics, Code of Ethics for Senior Financial Officers, Code of Business Conduct and Ethics for Directors, (collectively, the “Codes”), Corporate Governance Guidelines, and information concerning our Executive Committee, Board of Directors, including Board Committees and Committee charters, and transactions in Bristol-Myers Squibb securities by directors and executive officers, is available on our website under the “Investors—Corporate Governance” caption and in print to any stockholder upon request. Any waivers to the Codes by directors or executive officers and any material amendment to the Code of Business Conduct and Ethics for Directors and Code of Ethics for Senior Financial Officers will be posted promptly on our website. Information relating to stockholder services, including our Dividend Reinvestment Plan and direct deposit of dividends, is available on our website under the “Investors—Stockholder Services” caption.

We incorporate by reference certain information from parts of our proxy statement for the 2011 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. The SEC allows us to disclose important information by referring to it in that manner. Please refer to such information. Our proxy statement for the 2011 Annual Meeting of Stockholders and 2010 Annual Report will be available on our website under the “Investors—SEC Filings” caption on or about March 21, 2011.

 

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Item 1A. RISK FACTORS.

Any of the factors described below could significantly and negatively affect our business, prospects, financial condition, operating results, or credit ratings, which could cause the trading price of our common stock to decline. Additional risks and uncertainties not presently known to us, or risks that we currently consider immaterial, may also impair our operations.

We face intense competition from other pharmaceutical manufacturers, including both innovative medicines and lower-priced generic products.

Competition from manufacturers of competing products, including lower-priced generic versions of our products is a major challenge, both within the U.S. and internationally. We are facing patent expirations and increasingly aggressive generic competition. Such competition may include (i) new products developed by competitors that have lower prices or superior performance features or that are otherwise competitive with our current products; (ii) technological advances and patents attained by competitors; (iii) results of clinical studies related to our products or a competitor’s products; (iv) earlier-than-expected competition from generic companies; and (v) business combinations among our competitors and major customers. We also could experience limited or no market access due to real or perceived differences in value propositions of our products compared with competing products.

We depend on key products for most of our net sales, cash flows and earnings.

We derive a majority of our revenue and earnings from a few key products. In 2010, net sales of PLAVIX* contributed approximately $6.7 billion, representing approximately 34% of total net sales. Net sales of ABILIFY* contributed approximately $2.6 billion, representing approximately 13% of total net sales. Three other products (AVAPRO*/AVALIDE*, REYATAZ and the SUSTIVA Franchise) each contributed more than $1.1 billion in net sales. A reduction in sales of one or more of these or other key products could significantly negatively impact our net sales, cash flows and earnings. In January 2011, we and our partner sanofi voluntarily recalled certain lots of AVALIDE* from the U.S., Puerto Rican, Canadian, Mexican and Argentinean markets. Supply of AVALIDE* to these markets may be affected indefinitely. Total AVALIDE* sales in these countries were $355 million in 2010. We are working with our partner sanofi to identify all possible solutions to this issue, including process adjustments and alternate supply sources. If we are unable to resupply to these markets in a timely manner, this may have a negative impact on our net sales, cash flows and earnings.

Market exclusivity for PLAVIX* and AVAPRO*/AVALIDE* in the U.S. is expected to expire in May 2012 and March 2012, respectively.

PLAVIX* is our top-selling product, with worldwide net sales of approximately $6.7 billion and U.S. net sales of approximately $6.2 billion in 2010. We expect that when PLAVIX* loses exclusivity in May 2012, there may be a rapid, precipitous and material decline in PLAVIX* net sales and a reduction in net income and operating cash flow. AVAPRO*/AVALIDE* loses patent protection in March 2012 after which we may experience a precipitous decline in AVAPRO*/AVALIDE* net sales. If we are unable to support and grow our currently marketed products, advance our late-stage pipeline and manage our costs effectively, the loss of exclusivity for PLAVIX* and AVAPRO*/AVALIDE* could have a significant or material negative impact on our results of operations, cash flows and financial condition.

Data protection for PLAVIX* has expired in the EU and PLAVIX* faces competition in European markets.

Data protection for PLAVIX* expired on July 15, 2008 in the EU and PLAVIX* faces competition from generic and alternate salt forms of clopidogrel bisulfate throughout the EU. Over the last two years, PLAVIX* has experienced substantial market share erosion and price discounts. In 2010, PLAVIX* sales in the EU decreased and, as such, our international net sales from PLAVIX* and our equity in net income of affiliates decreased by 13% and 43%, respectively, compared to 2009 and are expected to continue to decline in 2011.

It is possible that we may lose market exclusivity of a product earlier than expected.

In the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, the majority of an innovative product’s commercial value is usually realized during the period in which it has market exclusivity. In the U.S. and some other countries, when market exclusivity expires and generic versions of a product are approved and marketed, there are usually very substantial and rapid declines in the product’s sales. The rate of this decline varies by country and by therapeutic category.

Market exclusivity for our products is based upon patent rights and/or certain regulatory forms of exclusivity. The scope of our patent rights may vary from country to country and may also be dependent on the availability of meaningful legal remedies in that country. The failure to obtain patent and other intellectual property rights, or limitations on the use or loss of such rights, could be material to us. In some countries, including in certain EU member states, basic patent protection for our products may not exist because certain countries did not historically offer the right to obtain certain types of patents and/or we (or our licensors) did not file in those markets. Absent relevant patent protection for a product, once the data exclusivity period expires, generic versions of the product can be approved and marketed, such as generic clopidogrel bisulfate in certain EU markets. In addition, prior to the expiration of data exclusivity, a competitor could seek regulatory approval by submitting its own clinical trial data to obtain marketing approval.

 

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Manufacturers of generic products are also increasingly seeking to challenge patents before they expire. Key patents covering five of our key products (ABILIFY*, ATRIPLA*, BARACLUDE, REYATAZ, and SPRYCEL) are currently the subject of patent litigation. In some cases, generic manufacturers may choose to launch a generic product “at risk” before the expiration of the applicable patent(s) and/or before the final resolution of related patent litigation. The length of market exclusivity for any of our products is impossible to predict with certainty and there can be no assurance that a particular product will enjoy market exclusivity for the full period of time that appears in the estimates disclosed in this Form 10-K.

We face increased pricing pressure and other restrictions in the U.S. and abroad from managed care organizations, institutional purchasers, and government agencies and programs that could negatively affect our net sales and profit margins.

Pharmaceutical products are subject to increasing price pressures and other restrictions in the U.S. and worldwide, including (i) rules and practices of managed care organizations and institutional and governmental purchasers, (ii) judicial decisions and governmental laws and regulations related to Medicare, Medicaid and U.S. healthcare reform, including the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act of 2003 and the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, (iii) the potential impact of importation restrictions, legislative and/or regulatory changes, pharmaceutical reimbursement, Medicare Part D Formularies and product pricing in general, (iv) delays in gaining reimbursement and/or reductions in reimbursement amounts in countries with government mandated, cost-containment programs (e.g., major European markets, Japan and Canada), (v) other developments in technology and/or industry practices that could directly or indirectly impact the reimbursement policies and practices of third-party payers, and (vi) limited or no market access due to real or perceived differences in value propositions of our products compared to competing products.

Our business and results of operations have been affected, and will continue to be affected, by recent U.S. healthcare reform legislation in the U.S.

As described under “Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Executive Summary—Business Environment”, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (HR 3590) and a reconciliation bill containing a package of changes to the healthcare bill were signed into law during March 2010. These bills included provisions that increased the Medicaid rebate, expanded the Medicaid program, provided additional prescription drug discounts to certain patients under Medicare Part D and assesses a new, non-tax-deductible annual fee to pharmaceutical companies, among other things. We have experienced and will continue to experience significant financial costs and certain other changes to our business as the new healthcare law is implemented. In 2010, higher rebates to Medicaid and Medicaid managed care plans reduced our net sales by $283 million and pre-tax income by $222 million. On an incremental year-over-year basis, we expect U.S. healthcare reform to have a negative impact on earnings per share in 2011 of approximately $0.15. This estimate includes an expected reduction of net sales of approximately $250 million due to new discounts associated with the Medicare Part D “Donut Hole” coverage gap and an increase in marketing, sales and administrative expenses of approximately $250 million due to the new annual non-tax-deductible pharmaceutical company fee. The laws also created a regulatory mechanism that allows for approval of biologic drugs that are similar to (but not generic copies of) innovative drugs on the basis of less extensive data than is the basis for a full BLA.

U.S. and foreign laws and regulations may negatively affect our net sales and profit margins.

We could become subject to new government laws and regulations, such as (i) additional healthcare reform initiatives in the U.S. at the Federal and state level and in other countries, including additional mandatory discounts; (ii) changes in the U.S. FDA and foreign regulatory approval processes that may cause delays in approving, or preventing the approval of, new products; (iii) tax changes such as the phasing out of tax benefits heretofore available in the U.S. and in certain foreign countries or other changes in tax law such as the recent amendment to the Puerto Rico Internal Revenue Code of 1994 imposing an excise tax on certain transactions, which could potentially have a negative impact on our results of operations; (iv) new laws, regulations and judicial or other governmental decisions affecting pricing, reimbursement or marketing within or across jurisdictions; (v) changes in intellectual property law; and (vi) other matters, such as compulsory licenses that could alter the protections afforded to one or more of our products. Any legal or regulatory changes could negatively affect our business, and/or our operating results and the financial condition of our Company.

Changes to the product labeling for any of our marketed products or results from certain studies released after a product is approved could potentially have a negative impact on sales of that product.

The labeling for any pharmaceutical product can be changed by the regulatory authorities at any time, including after the product has been on the market for years. These changes are often the result of additional data from post-marketing studies, head-to-head trials, spontaneous reporting of adverse events from patients or healthcare professionals, studies that identify biomarkers (objective characteristics that can indicate a particular response to a product or therapy), or other studies that produce important additional information about a product. The new information added to a product’s labeling can affect the safety (risk) and/or the efficacy (benefit) profile of the product. Sometimes the additional information from these studies identifies a portion of the patient population that may be non-responsive to the medicine. Changes to a labeling based on such studies may limit the patient population, such as the recent changes to the labeling for PLAVIX* and ERBITUX*. The studies providing such additional information may be sponsored by us, but they can also be sponsored by our competitors, insurance companies, government institutions, managed care organizations, influential scientists or investigators, or other interested parties. While additional safety and efficacy information from these studies assist us and healthcare providers in identifying the best patient population for each of our products, it can also have a negative impact on sales for any such product to the extent that the patient population or product labeling becomes more limited. Additionally, certain study results, especially from head-to-head trials, could affect a product’s formulary listing, which could also have an adverse effect on sales.

 

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We may experience difficulties and delays in the manufacturing, distribution and sale of our products.

We may experience difficulties and delays inherent in the manufacturing, distribution and sale of our products, such as (i) seizure or recalls of products or forced closings of manufacturing plants; (ii) supply chain continuity including as a result of a natural or man made disaster at one of our facilities or at a critical supplier or vendor as well as our failure or the failure of any of our vendors or suppliers to comply with Current Good Manufacturing Practices and other applicable regulations and quality assurance guidelines that could lead to manufacturing shutdowns, product shortages and delays in product manufacturing; (iii) manufacturing, quality assurance/quality control, supply problems or governmental approval delays due to our consolidation and rationalization of manufacturing facilities and the sale or closure of certain sites; (iv) the failure of a sole source or single source supplier to provide us with necessary raw materials, supplies or finished goods for an extended period of time that could impact continuous supply; (v) the failure of a third-party manufacturer to supply us with finished product on a timely bases; (vi) construction or regulatory approval delays related to new facilities or the expansion of existing facilities, including those intended to support future demand for our biologics products; and (vii) other manufacturing or distribution problems including limits to manufacturing capacity due to regulatory requirements, changes in types of products produced, such as biologics, physical limitations or other business interruptions that could impact continuous supply.

In 2010, we received a warning letter from the FDA regarding our manufacturing facility in Manati, Puerto Rico. The warning letter focused on certain GMP processes and practices, which the FDA identified during an inspection, that were to be improved or remediated. We have provided a response to the warning letter and have informed the FDA that the Manati facility is inspection-ready. If we are unable to timely and adequately improve or remediate the GMP issues identified to the FDA’s satisfaction, we could be subject to additional inspectional observations by the FDA requiring remediation. If any of these observations are serious, we could face additional negative consequences including a temporary delay in production at the facility for further corrective action or delay in approval of filings.

In January 2011, we and our partner sanofi voluntarily recalled certain lots of AVALIDE* from the U.S., Puerto Rican, Canadian, Mexican and Argentinean markets. We are working with our partner sanofi to identify all possible solutions to this issue, including process adjustments and alternate supply sources. If we are unable to resupply to these markets in a timely manner, this may have a negative impact on our net sales, cash flows and earnings.

The resolution of the manufacturing and supply issues discussed in this Form 10-K, as well as the potential impact of those issues on our revenues and earnings, are subject to substantial risks and uncertainties. These risks and uncertainties include the timing, scope and duration for resolving the manufacturing and supply issues.

We may experience difficulties or delays in the development and commercialization of new products.

We may experience difficulties and delays in the development and commercialization of new products, including the inherent risks and uncertainties associated with product development, such as (i) compounds or products that may appear promising in development but fail to reach market within the expected or optimal timeframe, or fail ever to reach market, or to be approved for product extensions or additional indications for any number of reasons, including efficacy or safety concerns, the delay or denial of necessary regulatory approvals, delays or difficulties with producing products at a commercial scale level or excessive costs to manufacture products; (ii) failure to enter into or successfully implement optimal alliances where appropriate for the discovery and/or commercialization of products; (iii) failure to maintain a consistent scope and variety of promising late-stage products; or (iv) failure of one or more of our products to achieve or maintain commercial viability. In addition, in the U.S., we have observed a recent trend by the FDA to delay its approval decision on a new product beyond its announced action date, sometimes by as much as six months or longer. Regulatory approval delays are especially common when the product is expected to have Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy to address significant risk/benefit issues. The inability to bring a product to market or a significant delay in the expected approval and related launch date of a new product could potentially have a negative impact on our net sales and earnings and could result in a significant impairment of in-process research and development or other intangible assets. Finally, a natural or man made disaster or sabotage of research and development labs and a loss of key molecules and intermediaries could negatively impact the product development cycle.

There are legal matters in which adverse outcomes could negatively affect our business.

We are currently involved in or could in the future become involved in various lawsuits, claims, proceedings and government investigations, any of which can preclude or delay commercialization of products or adversely affect operations, profitability, liquidity or financial condition after any possible insurance recoveries where available. Such legal matters include (i) intellectual property disputes; (ii) sales and marketing practices in the U.S. and internationally; (iii) adverse decisions in litigation, including product liability and commercial cases; (iv) recalls or withdrawals of pharmaceutical products or forced closings of manufacturing plants; (v) the failure to fulfill obligations under supply contracts with the government and other customers which may result in liability; (vi) product pricing and promotional matters; (vii) lawsuits and claims asserting violations of securities, antitrust, federal and state pricing, antibribery (such as the Foreign Corrupt Practice Act) and other laws; (viii) environmental, health and safety matters; and (ix) tax liabilities. There can be no assurance that there will not be an increase in scope in any or all of these matters or there will not be additional lawsuits, claims, proceedings or investigations in the future; nor is there any assurance that any or all of these matters will not have a material adverse impact on us.

 

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We rely on third parties to meet their contractual, regulatory, and other obligations.

We rely on suppliers, vendors and partners, including alliances with other pharmaceutical companies for the manufacturing, development and commercialization of products, and other third parties to meet their contractual, regulatory, and other obligations in relation to their arrangements with us. The failure of these parties to meet their obligations, and/or the development of significant disagreements or other factors that materially disrupt the ongoing commercial relationship and prevent optimal alignment between the partners and their activities, could have a material adverse impact on us. In addition, if these parties violate or are alleged to have violated any laws or regulations during the performance of their obligations for us, it is possible that we could suffer financial and reputational harm or other negative outcomes, including possible legal consequences.

We are increasingly dependent on our outsourcing arrangements.

We are increasing our dependence on third-party providers for certain outsourced services, including certain research and development capabilities, certain financial outsourcing arrangements, certain human resource functions, and information technology activities and systems. Many of these third-party providers are located in markets that are subject to political risk, corruption, infrastructure problems and natural disasters in addition to country specific privacy and data security risks given current legal and regulatory environments. The failure of these service providers to meet their obligations, adequately deploy business continuity plans in the event of a crisis and/or the development of significant disagreements, natural or man made disasters or other factors that materially disrupt our ongoing relationship with these providers could negatively affect operations.

Failure to execute our business strategy could adversely impact our growth and profitability.

Over the last few years, we have transformed from a diversified pharmaceutical and related healthcare products company into a biopharmaceutical company with a focus on innovative products in areas of high unmet medical need. With the expected loss of exclusivity in the U.S. for our largest product, PLAVIX*, in May 2012, after which time we expect a rapid, precipitous, material decline in PLAVIX* net sales and a reduction in net income and operating cash flow, we are focused on building a foundation for the future. We plan to achieve this foundation by continuing to support and grow our currently marketed products, advancing our late-stage pipeline, managing our costs, and maintaining and improving our financial strength with a strong balance sheet. There are risks associated with this strategy. We may not be able to consistently replenish our innovative pipeline, through internal research and development or transactions with third parties. The competition among major pharmaceutical companies for acquisition and product licensing opportunities has become more intense, eliminating some opportunities and making others more expensive. We may not be able to locate suitable acquisition targets or licensing partners at reasonable prices or successfully execute such transactions. Additionally, changes in our structure, operations, revenues, costs, or efficiency resulting from major transactions such as acquisitions, divestitures, mergers, alliances, restructurings or other strategic initiatives, may result in greater than expected costs, may take longer than expected to complete or encounter other difficulties, including the need for regulatory approval where appropriate. The inability to expand our product portfolio with new products or maintain a competitive cost basis could materially and adversely affect our future results of operations. If we are unable to support and grow our currently marketed products, advance our late-stage pipeline and manage our costs effectively, we could experience a significant or material negative impact on our results of operations and financial condition. In addition, our failure to hire and retain personnel with the right expertise and experience in operations that are critical to our business functions could adversely impact the execution of our business strategy.

We are increasingly dependent on information technology and expanding social media vehicles present new risks.

We are increasingly dependent on information technology systems and any significant breakdown, invasion, destruction or interruption of these systems could negatively impact operations. In addition, there is a risk of business interruption or reputational damage from an infiltration of a data center or data leakage of confidential information both internally and at our third-party providers.

The inappropriate use of certain media vehicles could cause brand damage or information leakage or could lead to legal implications from the improper collection of personal information. Negative posts or comments about us on any social networking web site could seriously damage our reputation. In addition, the disclosure of non-public company sensitive information through external media channels could lead to information loss as there might not be structured processes in place to secure and achieve this information. Identifying new points of entry as social media continues to expand presents new challenges.

Adverse changes in U.S., global, or regional economic conditions could have a continuing adverse effect on the profitability of some or all of our businesses.

High government debt burdens and continued high unemployment rates, rising prices, including those related to commodities and energy, and lower economic growth has adversely affected commercial activity in the U.S., Europe and other regions of the world in which we do business. Further government austerity measures or declines in economic activity in markets in which we do business could adversely affect demand and pricing for our products, thus reducing our revenues, earnings and cash flow, as well as have pass-through effects on us resulting from any significant financial instability from our customers, distributors, alliance partners, suppliers, critical vendors, service providers and counterparties to certain financial instruments, such as marketable securities and derivatives. Future pension plan funding requirements continue to be sensitive to global economic conditions and related impact on equity markets.

 

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Changes in foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations.

We have significant operations outside of the U.S. Revenues from operations outside of the U.S. accounted for 35% of our revenues in 2010. As such, we are exposed to fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates. We also have significant borrowings which are exposed to changes in interest rates. We are also exposed to other economic factors over which we have no control.

The illegal distribution and sale by third parties of counterfeit versions of our products or stolen products could have a negative impact on our reputation and business.

Third parties may illegally distribute and sell counterfeit versions of our products, which do not meet the rigorous manufacturing and testing standards that our products undergo. A patient who receives a counterfeit drug may be at risk for a number of dangerous health consequences. Our reputation and business could suffer harm as a result of counterfeit drugs sold under the name of one of our products. In addition, thefts of inventory at warehouses, plants or while in-transit which are not properly stored and which are sold through unauthorized channels could adversely impact patient safety, our reputation and our business.

 

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Item 1B. UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS.

None.

 

Item 2. PROPERTIES.

Our world headquarters are located at 345 Park Avenue, New York, NY, where we lease approximately 81,000 square feet of floor space. We own or lease approximately 200 properties in 44 countries.

We manufacture products at 12 worldwide locations, all of which are owned by us. Our manufacturing locations and aggregate square feet of floor space by geographic area were as follows at December 31, 2010:

 

     Number of
Locations
     Square Feet  

United States

     4         2,202,000   

Europe

     5         1,531,000   

Latin America, Middle East and Africa

     1         200,000   

Japan, Asia Pacific and Canada

     1         128,000   

Emerging Markets

     1         186,000   
                 

Total

     12         4,247,000   
                 

Portions of these manufacturing locations and the other properties owned or leased by us in the U.S. and elsewhere are used for research and development, administration, storage and distribution. For further information about our properties, see “Item 1. Business—Manufacturing and Quality Assurance.”

 

Item 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.

Information pertaining to legal proceedings can be found in “Item 8. Financial Statements—Note 26. Legal Proceedings and Contingencies” and is incorporated by reference herein.

 

Item 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS.

No matters were submitted to a vote of security holders during the fourth quarter of the year ended December 31, 2010.

 

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PART IA

Executive Officers of the Registrant

Listed below is information on our executive officers as of February 18, 2011. Executive officers are elected by the Board of Directors for an initial term, which continues until the first Board meeting following the next Annual Meeting of Stockholders, and thereafter, are elected for a one-year term or until their successors have been elected. All executive officers serve at the pleasure of the Board of Directors.

 

Name and Current Position

  

Age

  

Employment History for the Past 5 Years

Lamberto Andreotti

Chief Executive Officer and Director

Member of the Senior Management Team

   60   

2005 to 2007 – Executive Vice President and President, Worldwide Pharmaceuticals, a division of the Company. 2007 to 2008 – Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Worldwide Pharmaceuticals, a division of the Company.

2008 to 2009 – Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer.

2009 to 2010 – President and Chief Operating Officer and Director of the Company.

2010 to present – Chief Executive Officer and Director of the Company.

Charles Bancroft

Chief Financial Officer

Member of the Senior Management Team

   51   

2005 to 2009 – Vice President, Finance, Worldwide Pharmaceuticals, a division of the Company.

2010 to present – Chief Financial Officer of the Company.

Joseph C. Caldarella

Senior Vice President and Corporate Controller

   55   

2005 to 2010 – Vice President and Corporate Controller. 2010 to present – Senior Vice President and Corporate Controller.

Beatrice Cazala

Senior Vice President, Commercial Operations, and

President, Global Commercialization, Europe

and Emerging Markets

Member of the Senior Management Team

   54   

2004 to 2008 – President, EMEA, Worldwide Medicines International.

2008 to 2009 – President, EMEA and Asia Pacific, Worldwide Medicines International.

2009 to 2010 – President, Global Commercialization, and President, Europe.

2010 to present – Senior Vice President, Commercial Operations, and President, Global Commercialization, Europe and Emerging Markets.

John E. Celentano

Senior Vice President, Human Resources, Public

Affairs and Philanthropy

Member of the Senior Management Team

   51   

2005 to 2008 – President, Health Care Group, a division of the Company.

2008 to 2009 – Senior Vice President, Strategy and Productivity Transformation.

2009 to 2010 – President, Emerging Markets and Asia Pacific.

2010 to present – Senior Vice President, Human Resources, Public Affairs and Philanthropy.

Francis Cuss, MB BChir, FRCP

Senior Vice President, Research

Member of the Senior Management Team

   56   

2006 to 2010 – Senior Vice President, Discovery and Exploratory Clinical Development.

2010 to present – Senior Vice President, Research, Research and Development.

Brian Daniels, M.D.

Senior Vice President, Global Development and

Medical Affairs

Member of the Senior Management Team

   51   

2004 to 2008 – Senior Vice President, Global Clinical Development, Research and Development, a division of the Company.

2008 to present – Senior Vice President, Global Development and Medical Affairs.

 

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Carlo de Notaristefani

President, Technical Operations and Global Support

Functions

Member of the Senior Management Team

  

53

  

2004 to 2009 – President, Technical Operations, Worldwide Pharmaceuticals, a division of the Company.

2009 to present – President, Technical Operations and Global Support Functions.

Anthony C. Hooper

Senior Vice President, Commercial Operations, and

President, U.S., Japan and Intercontinental.

Member of the Senior Management Team

  

56

  

2004 to 2009 – President, U.S. Pharmaceuticals, Worldwide Pharmaceuticals Group, a division of the Company.

2009 to 2010 – President, Americas.

2010 to present – Senior Vice President, Commercial Operations, and President, U.S., Japan and Intercontinental.

Sandra Leung

General Counsel and Corporate Secretary

Member of the Senior Management Team

  

50

  

2006 to 2007 – Vice President, Corporate Secretary and Acting General Counsel.

2007 to present – General Counsel and Corporate Secretary.

Jeremy Levin, D.Phil., MB BChir

Senior Vice President, Strategy, Alliances and

Transactions

Member of the Senior Management Team

  

57

  

2006 to 2007 – Global Head Business Development and Strategic Alliances, Member of the Executive Committee, Novartis Institutes of Biomedical Research.

2007 to 2008 – Senior Vice President, External Science, Technology and Licensing.

2008 to 2010 – Senior Vice President, Strategic Transactions.

2010 to present – Senior Vice President, Strategy, Alliances and Transactions.

Elliott Sigal, M.D., Ph.D.

Executive Vice President, Chief Scientific Officer

and President, Research and Development

Member of the Senior Management Team

  

59

  

2006 to present – Executive Vice President, Chief Scientific Officer and President, Research and Development.

 

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PART II

 

Item 5. MARKET FOR THE REGISTRANT’S COMMON STOCK AND OTHER STOCKHOLDER MATTERS.

Market Prices

Bristol-Myers Squibb common and preferred stocks are traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) (Symbol: BMY). A quarterly summary of the high and low market prices is presented below:

 

     2010      2009  
     High      Low      High      Low  

Common:

           

First Quarter

   $ 27.00       $ 23.89       $ 23.88       $ 17.51   

Second Quarter

     26.95         22.44         21.97         19.15   

Third Quarter

     27.93         24.65         22.95         19.37   

Fourth Quarter

     27.51         25.24         25.96         21.77   

Preferred:

           

First Quarter

   $   501.00       $   432.01       $   525.00       $   474.00   

Second Quarter

     525.04         400.00         400.00         400.00   

Third Quarter

     *         *         371.61         371.61   

Fourth Quarter

     570.00         570.00         440.00         426.07   

 

* During the third quarter of 2010, there were no observable trades of the Company’s preferred stock.

Holders of Common Stock

The number of record holders of common stock at December 31, 2010 was 59,670.

The number of record holders is based upon the actual number of holders registered on our books at such date and does not include holders of shares in “street names” or persons, partnerships, associations, corporations or other entities identified in security position listings maintained by depository trust companies.

Dividends

Our Board of Directors declared the following dividends per share, which were paid in 2010 and 2009 in the quarters indicated below:

 

     Common      Preferred  
     2010      2009      2010      2009  

First Quarter

   $ 0.32       $ 0.31       $ 0.50       $ 0.50   

Second Quarter

     0.32         0.31         0.50         0.50   

Third Quarter

     0.32         0.31         0.50         0.50   

Fourth Quarter

     0.32         0.31         0.50         0.50   
                                   
   $ 1.28       $ 1.24       $ 2.00       $ 2.00   
                                   

In December 2010, our Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.33 per share on our common stock which was paid on February 1, 2011 to shareholders of record as of January 7, 2011. The Board of Directors also declared a quarterly dividend of $0.50 per share on our preferred stock, payable on March 1, 2011 to shareholders of record as of February 4, 2011.

 

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Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

The following table summarizes the surrenders and repurchases of our equity securities during the 12 month period ended December 31, 2010:

 

Period

   Total Number of
Shares Purchased(a)
     Average Price
Paid
per Share(a)
     Total Number of Shares
Purchased as Part of
Publicly Announced
Plans or Programs(b)
     Approximate Dollar Value
of Shares that May Yet Be
Purchased Under the
Plans or Programs(b)
 
Dollars in Millions, Except Per Share Data                            

January 1 to 31, 2010

     4,280       $ 25.07               $ 2,220   

February 1 to 28, 2010

     4,589       $ 24.19               $ 2,220   

March 1 to 31, 2010

     1,492,277       $ 24.60               $ 2,220   
                       

Three months ended March 31, 2010

     1,501,146                 
                       

April 1 to 30, 2010

     9,065       $ 26.67               $ 2,220   

May 1 to 31, 2010

     4,742,159       $ 23.48         4,731,211       $ 2,889   

June 1 to 30, 2010

     2,556,972       $ 24.28         2,548,826       $ 2,827   
                       

Three months ended June 30, 2010

     7,308,196            7,280,037      
                       

July 1 to 31, 2010

     2,787,760       $ 25.03         2,777,198       $ 2,758   

August 1 to 31, 2010

     1,958,670       $ 26.12         1,950,682       $ 2,707   

September 1 to 30, 2010

     2,543,114       $ 27.16         2,508,500       $ 2,638   
                       

Three months ended September 30, 2010

     7,289,544            7,236,380      
                       

October 1 to 31, 2010

     2,994,353       $ 27.15         2,967,612       $ 2,558   

November 1 to 30, 2010

     2,737,540       $ 26.19         2,721,400       $ 2,486   

December 1 to 31, 2010

     2,795,234       $ 26.25         2,775,784       $ 2,413   
                       

Three months ended December 31, 2010

     8,527,127            8,464,796      
                       

Twelve months ended December 31, 2010

     24,626,013            22,981,213      
                       

 

(a)

The difference between total number of shares purchased and the total number of shares purchased as part of publicly announced programs is due to shares of common stock withheld by us from employee restricted stock awards in order to satisfy our applicable tax withholding obligations.

(b)

In May 2010, we announced that the Board of Directors authorized the purchase of up to $3.0 billion of our common stock. The repurchase program does not have an expiration date and is expected to take place over a few years. In May 2010, the Board of Directors also terminated the program previously announced in June 2001 pursuant to which up to $14.0 billion of common stock had been authorized to be purchased and approximately $2.2 billion remained yet to be repurchased.

 

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Item 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA.

Five Year Financial Summary

 

Amounts in Millions, except per share data    2010      2009      2008      2007      2006  

Income Statement Data:(a)

              

Net Sales

   $   19,484       $   18,808       $   17,715       $   15,617       $   13,863   

Earnings from Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes

     6,071         5,602         4,776         2,523         1,450   

Net Earnings from Continuing Operations Attributable to Bristol-Myers Squibb Company

     3,102         3,239         2,697         1,296         787   

Net Earnings from Continuing Operations per Common Share Attributable to Bristol-Myers Squibb Company:

              

Basic

   $ 1.80       $ 1.63       $ 1.36       $ 0.65       $ 0.40   

Diluted

   $ 1.79       $ 1.63       $ 1.35       $ 0.65       $ 0.40   

Average common shares outstanding:

              

Basic

     1,713         1,974         1,977         1,970         1,960   

Diluted

     1,727         1,978         1,999         1,977         1,962   

Dividends paid on BMS common and preferred stock

   $ 2,202       $ 2,466       $ 2,461       $ 2,213       $ 2,199   

Dividends declared per common share

   $ 1.29       $ 1.25       $ 1.24       $ 1.15       $ 1.12   

Financial Position Data at December 31:

              

Total Assets

   $ 31,076       $ 31,008       $ 29,486       $ 25,867       $ 25,271   

Cash and cash equivalents

     5,033         7,683         7,976         1,801         2,018   

Marketable securities(b)

     4,949         2,200         477         843         1,995   

Long-term debt

     5,328         6,130         6,585         4,381         7,248   

Equity

     15,638         14,785         12,208         10,535         10,041   

 

(a) We recognized items that affected the comparability of results. For a discussion of these items for the years 2010, 2009 and 2008, see “Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Expenses.”
(b) Marketable securities include current and non-current assets.

 

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Item 7. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (which may be referred to as Bristol-Myers Squibb, BMS, the Company, we, our or us) is a global biopharmaceutical company, consisting of global pharmaceutical/biotechnology and international consumer medicines businesses, whose mission is to discover, develop and deliver innovative medicines that help patients prevail over serious diseases. We license, manufacture, market, distribute and sell pharmaceutical products.

We continued to execute our string-of-pearls strategy with the acquisition of ZymoGenetics, Inc. (ZymoGenetics) in October 2010, and through various collaboration agreements entered into during the year. We met our productivity transformation initiative (PTI) objectives and implemented a strategic process designed to achieve a culture of continuous improvement. We launched KOMBIGLYZE (saxagliptin and metformin) in the United States (U.S.) for the treatment of type 2 diabetes in adults. We made key product and pipeline advancements with YERVOY (ipilimumab), dapagliflozin, ELIQUIS* (apixaban) BARACLUDE (entecavir), SPRYCEL (dasatinib) and ORENCIA (abatacept). We received a warning letter at our Manati, Puerto Rico facility and voluntarily recalled certain lots of AVALIDE* (irbesartan-hydrochlorothiazide) from the U.S., Puerto Rican, Canadian, Mexican and Argentinean markets. We repurchased $750 million principal value of our higher interest rate debt through a tender offer and announced a $3.0 billion share repurchase program under which 23 million shares were repurchased in 2010.

2010 Highlights

The following table is a summary of our financial highlights:

 

     Year Ended December 31,  
Dollars in Millions, except per share data    2010      2009  

Net Sales

   $ 19,484       $ 18,808   

Segment Income

     4,642         4,492   

Net Earnings from Continuing Operations Attributable to BMS

     3,102         3,239   

Net Earnings from Discontinued Operations Attributable to BMS

             7,373   

Net Earnings Attributable to BMS

     3,102         10,612   

Diluted Earnings Per Share from Continuing Operations Attributable to BMS

     1.79         1.63   

Non-GAAP Diluted Earnings Per Share from Continuing Operations Attributable to BMS

     2.16         1.85   

Cash, Cash Equivalents and Marketable Securities

     9,982         9,883   

Net Sales

Worldwide net sales increased 4% primarily due to:

 

   

Growth in various key products including PLAVIX* (clopidogrel bisulfate); the virology portfolio, which includes BARACLUDE, the SUSTIVA (efavirenz) Franchise and REYATAZ (atazanavir sulfate); ORENCIA and SPRYCEL; and

 

   

Sales of recently launched ONGLYZA (saxagliptin) and KOMBIGLYZE.

Net sales increased from the prior year despite the unfavorable impact of:

 

   

Increased Medicaid rebates from U.S. healthcare reform;

 

   

The reduction in our contractual share of ABILIFY* (aripiprazole) net sales from 65% to 58% from the extension of the commercialization and manufacturing agreement with Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. (Otsuka);

 

   

The declining sales of mature brands from strategic divestitures and generic competition;

 

   

The AVALIDE* recall; and

 

   

Government austerity measures in Europe to reduce health care costs.

Segment Income

The increase in segment income is attributed to:

 

   

Net sales growth of various key products;

 

   

More efficient and reduced spending within marketing, selling and administrative; and

 

   

Reduced promotional spending on certain key brands to coincide with their product life cycle.

 

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The increase was partially offset by:

 

   

Reduced equity income from the impact of generic competition on international PLAVIX* sales from our international partnership with sanofi; and

 

   

Increased research and development spending to support our maturing pipeline and possible launch of new products in 2011.

Net Earnings from Continuing Operations Attributable to Bristol-Myers Squibb Company

The decrease is primarily attributed to the unfavorable impact of specified items that affect the comparability of results including:

 

   

A $236 million charge related to the impairment and loss on sale of manufacturing operations;

 

   

A $207 million tax charge attributed to U.S. taxable income for earnings of foreign subsidiaries previously considered permanently reinvested offshore; and

 

   

Gains of $360 million in the prior year from the sale of certain mature brands.

The decrease was partially offset by:

 

   

Reduced upfront licensing and milestone payments;

 

   

A $125 million litigation settlement charge in 2009; and

 

   

Increased segment income.

Net Earnings from Discontinued Operations Attributable to Bristol-Myers Squibb Company

In 2009, we completed the split-off of Mead Johnson resulting in an after-tax gain of approximately $7.2 billion. The results of the Mead Johnson business and related gain are included in discontinued operations.

Diluted Earnings Per Share from Continuing Operations

Diluted earnings per share (EPS) from continuing operations increased 10% during 2010 due to the lower average outstanding common shares attributed to:

 

   

The full year impact of the 269 million share reduction resulting from the December 2009 Mead Johnson split-off; and

 

   

Common stock repurchases of 23 million shares in 2010 made under the stock repurchase program announced in May 2010.

Our non-GAAP financial measures, including non-GAAP earnings from continuing operations and related EPS information, are adjusted to exclude certain costs, expenses, gains and losses and other specified items. Our non-GAAP diluted EPS from continuing operations increased 17% during 2010 after adjusting for specified items of $633 million in 2010 and $428 million in 2009. For a detailed listing of specified items and further information and reconciliations of non-GAAP financial measures, see “—Specified Items” and “—Non-GAAP Financial Measures” below.

Cash, Cash Equivalents and Marketable Securities

Sources of cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities included $4.5 billion generated from operating activities. Primary nonoperating uses of cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities included:

 

   

Dividend payments of $2.2 billion;

 

   

Debt repurchase by means of a tender offer of $855 million;

 

   

Acquisition of ZymoGenetics for $829 million;

 

   

Common stock repurchases of $576 million; and

 

   

Capital expenditures of $424 million.

Business Environment

We conduct our business primarily within the pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry, which is highly competitive and subject to numerous government regulations. Many competitive factors may significantly affect sales of our products, including product efficacy, safety, price and cost-effectiveness; marketing effectiveness; market access; product labeling; quality control and quality assurance of our manufacturing operations; and research and development of new products. To successfully compete for business in the healthcare industry, we must demonstrate that our products offer medical benefits as well as cost advantages. Our new product introductions compete with other products already on the market in the same therapeutic category, in addition to potential competition of new products that competitors may introduce in the future. We manufacture branded products, which are priced higher than generic products. Generic competition is one of our leading challenges globally.

In the pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry, the majority of an innovative product’s commercial value is usually realized during the period that the product has market exclusivity. When a product loses exclusivity, it is no longer protected by a patent and is subject to new competing products in the form of generic brands. Upon exclusivity loss, we can lose a major portion of that product’s sales in a

 

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short period of time. Competitors seeking approval of biological products under a full Biologics License Application (BLA) must file their own safety and efficacy data and address the challenges of biologics manufacturing, which involve more complex processes and are more costly than those of traditional pharmaceutical operations. Under the new U.S. healthcare legislation enacted in 2010, which is described more fully below, there is now an abbreviated path for regulatory approval of generic versions of biological products. This new path for approval of biosimilar products under the U.S. healthcare legislation significantly affects the regulatory data exclusivity for biological products. The new legislation provides a regulatory mechanism that allows for regulatory approval of biologic drugs that are similar to (but not generic copies of) innovative drugs on the basis of less extensive data than is required by a full BLA. It is not possible at this time to reasonably assess the impact of the new U.S. biosimilar legislation on the Company.

Globally, the healthcare industry is subject to various government-imposed regulations authorizing prices or price controls that have and will continue to have an impact on our net sales. In March 2010, the U.S. government enacted healthcare reform legislation, signing into law the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (HR 3590) and a reconciliation bill containing a package of changes to the healthcare bill. The new legislation makes extensive changes to the current system of healthcare insurance and benefits intended to broaden coverage and reduce costs. These bills significantly change how Americans receive healthcare coverage and how they pay for it. They also have a significant impact on companies, in particular those companies in the pharmaceutical industry and other healthcare related industries, including BMS. We have experienced and will continue to experience additional financial costs and certain other changes to our business as the new healthcare law provisions become effective. For example, minimum rebates on our Medicaid drug sales have increased from 15.1 percent to 23.1 percent and Medicaid rebates have also been extended to drugs used in risk-based Medicaid managed care plans. In addition, we now extend discounts to certain critical access hospitals, cancer hospitals and other covered entities as required by the expansion of the 340B Drug Pricing Program under the Public Health Service Act.

In 2011, we will also provide a 50 percent discount on our brand-name drugs to patients within the Medicare Part D coverage gap, also referred to as the “Donut Hole” and we will pay an annual non-tax-deductible fee to the Federal government based on an allocation of our market share of branded prior year sales to certain U.S. government programs including Medicare, Medicaid, Department of Veterans Affairs, Department of Defense and TRICARE. This fee will be classified for financial reporting purposes as an operating expense. These new discounts and the new pharmaceutical company fee under the 2010 U.S. healthcare reform law, including related regulations for Medicare coverage gap, managed Medicaid and expansion of the Public Health Service 340B program do not have historical claims experience and as such are subject to additional changes in estimates.

Higher rebates to Medicaid and Medicaid managed care plans reduced our net sales by $283 million and pre-tax income by $222 million during the year ended December 31, 2010. We also recognized a one-time tax charge of $21 million in the first quarter of 2010 due to the elimination of the tax deductibility of a portion of our retiree healthcare costs. The EPS impact of U.S. healthcare reform in 2010 was $0.10. On an incremental year-over-year basis, we expect U.S. healthcare reform to have an additional negative impact on earnings per share in 2011 of approximately $0.15. This estimate includes an expected reduction of net sales of approximately $250 million due to new discounts associated with the Medicare Part D “Donut Hole” coverage gap and an increase in marketing, sales and administrative expenses of approximately $250 million due to the new annual non-tax-deductible pharmaceutical company fee. The aggregate financial impact of U.S. healthcare reform over the next few years depends on a number of factors, including but not limited to pending implementation guidance, potential changes in sales volume eligible for the new rebates, discounts or fees, and the impact of cost sharing arrangements with certain alliance partners. A positive impact on our net sales from the expected increase in the number of people with healthcare coverage could potentially occur in the future, but is not expected until 2014 at the earliest.

In many markets outside the U.S., we operate in environments of government-mandated, cost-containment programs, or under other regulatory bodies or groups that can exert downward pressure on pricing. Pricing freedom is limited in the UK, for instance, by the operation of a profit control plan and in Germany by the operation of a reference price system. Companies also face significant delays in market access for new products as more than two years can elapse after drug approval before new medicines become available in some countries.

The growth of Managed Care Organizations (MCOs) in the U.S. has played a large role in the competition that surrounds the healthcare industry. MCOs seek to reduce healthcare expenditures for participants by making volume purchases and entering into long-term contracts to negotiate discounts with various pharmaceutical providers. Because of the market potential created by the large pool of participants, marketing prescription drugs to MCOs has become an important part of our strategy. Companies compete for inclusion in MCO formularies and we generally have been successful in having our major products included. We believe that developments in the managed care industry, including continued consolidation, have had and will continue to have a downward pressure on prices.

Pharmaceutical and biotechnology production processes are complex, highly regulated and vary widely from product to product. Shifting or adding manufacturing capacity can be a lengthy process requiring significant capital expenditures and regulatory approvals. Biologics manufacturing involves more complex processes than those of traditional pharmaceutical operations. As biologics become a larger percentage of our product portfolio, we will continue to make arrangements with third-party manufacturers and to make substantial investments to increase our internal capacity to produce biologics on a commercial scale. One such investment is a new, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility for the production of biologics in Devens, Massachusetts. We expect to submit the site for regulatory approval in late 2011 or 2012.

 

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We have maintained a competitive position in the market and strive to uphold this position, which is dependent on our success in discovering, developing and delivering innovative, cost-effective products to help patients prevail over serious diseases.

We are the subject of a number of significant pending lawsuits, claims, proceedings and investigations. It is not possible at this time to reasonably assess the final outcomes of these investigations or litigations. For additional discussion of legal matters, see “Item 8. Financial Statements—Note 26. Legal Proceedings and Contingencies.”

Strategy

Over the past few years, we have transformed our Company into a focused biopharmaceutical company, a transformation that encompasses all areas of our business and operations. This has not only focused our portfolio of products but has yielded and will continue to yield substantial cost savings and cost avoidance. This in turn increases our financial flexibility to take advantage of attractive market opportunities that may arise.

In May 2012, we expect the loss of exclusivity in the U.S. for our largest product, PLAVIX*, after which time we expect a rapid, precipitous, and material decline in PLAVIX* net sales and a reduction in net income and operating cash flow. Such events are the norm in the industry when companies experience the loss of exclusivity of a product. Recognizing this fact, we are, and have been, focused on sustaining our business and building a robust foundation for the future. We plan to achieve this foundation by continuing to support and grow our currently marketed products, advancing our pipeline, managing our costs, and maintaining and improving our financial strength with a strong balance sheet.

However, these are part of an overall strategy to build the Company. This strategy includes a focus on emerging markets, “string-of-pearls,” optimizing our mature brands portfolio and managing costs.

Our strategy in emerging markets is to develop and commercialize innovative products in key high-growth markets, tailoring the approach to each market.

We also remain focused on our acquisition and licensing strategy known as the “string-of-pearls” with transactions which could range from collaboration and license agreements to the acquisition of companies. In October 2010, we completed our acquisition of ZymoGenetics. We also entered into or restructured collaboration agreements with various companies during 2010 including, Eli Lilly and Company (Lilly), Allergan, Inc., Exelixis, Inc. (Exelixis) and Oncolys BioPharma, Inc.

We have continued with our core biopharmaceutical focus and the maximization of the value of our mature brands portfolio. In 2010, we completed the sale of various mature brands and the related manufacturing facilities in various countries.

Managing costs is another part of our overall strategy. We executed our PTI, through which we realized $2.5 billion in annual cost savings and cost avoidance based on previous strategic plans for future years. We met our goal of $2.5 billion of cost savings and cost avoidance on an annualized run-rate basis. To achieve this, we reduced general and administrative operations by simplifying, standardizing and outsourcing certain processes and services, rationalized our mature brands portfolio, consolidated our global manufacturing network while eliminating complexity and enhancing profitability, simplified our geographic footprint and implemented a more efficient go-to-market model. Because the $2.5 billion of annual cost savings and avoidance is based on previous strategic plans for future years and because our progress is measured on an annualized run-rate basis, the amount of cost savings and avoidance does not correlate directly with our results of operations. Approximately 60% of the $2.5 billion in annual cost savings and cost avoidance relates to marketing, selling and administrative expenses, 20-25% relates to costs of products sold, and 15-20% relates to research and development expenses. In addition to the PTI, we continue to review our cost structure with the intent to create a modernized, efficient and robust balance between building competitive advantages, securing innovative products and planning for the future.

 

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Product and Pipeline Developments

We manage our research and development (R&D) programs on a portfolio basis, investing resources in each stage of research and development from early discovery through late-stage development. We continually evaluate our portfolio of R&D assets to ensure that there is an appropriate balance of early-stage and late-stage programs to support future growth. We consider our R&D programs that have entered into Phase III development to be significant, as these programs constitute our late-stage development pipeline. These Phase III development programs include both investigational compounds in Phase III development for initial indications and marketed products that are in Phase III development for additional indications or formulations. Spending on these programs represents approximately 30-40% of our annual R&D expenses. No individual investigational compound or marketed product represented 10% or more of our R&D expenses in any of the last three years. While we do not expect all of our late-stage development programs to make it to market, our late-stage development programs are the R&D programs that could potentially have an impact on our revenue and earnings within the next few years. The following are the recent significant developments in our marketed products and our late-stage pipeline:

YERVOY (ipilimumab) – a monoclonal antibody currently in the registrational process for the treatment of metastatic melanoma. It is also being studied for other indications including lung cancer as well as adjuvant melanoma and hormone-refractory prostate cancer.

 

   

In August 2010, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) accepted for filing and review the BLA for YERVOY for the treatment of adult patients with advanced melanoma who have been previously treated. The application has been granted a priority review designation by the FDA. The FDA’s current stated action date on the BLA is March 26, 2011.

 

   

In May 2010, the YERVOY Marketing Authorization Application (MAA) for metastatic melanoma in pre-treated patients was validated by the European Medicines Agency (EMA).

 

   

In June 2010, the Company announced positive results from a Phase III randomized double blind study of YERVOY which demonstrated that overall survival was significantly extended in patients with previously-treated metastatic melanoma who received YERVOY. The results were statistically significant for patients receiving YERVOY alone or YERVOY in combination with a gp100 peptide vaccine when compared to those patients who received the control therapy of gp100 alone. Forty-four to 46 percent of patients treated with YERVOY were alive at one year compared to 25 percent of patients treated with the control arm. At two years, 22 to 24 percent of patients treated with YERVOY were alive compared to 14 percent of patients treated with the control arm.

 

   

In May 2010, the Company announced positive results from a randomized Phase II study evaluating YERVOY in combination with standard chemotherapy in previously untreated patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer. The study, known as 041, met the predefined criteria for significant improvement (p-value of <0.1) in immune-related progression-free survival, the primary endpoint, over chemotherapy alone. An additional analysis of progression-free survival, assessed using the traditional modified World Health Organization criteria, also reached statistical significance in one of the two dosing schedules that combined YERVOY with standard chemotherapy.

ELIQUIS* (apixaban) – an oral Factor Xa inhibitor in Phase III development for the prevention and treatment of venous thromboembolic disorders and stroke prevention in atrial fibrillation that is part of our strategic alliance with Pfizer, Inc. (Pfizer)

 

   

Based upon discussions with the FDA and in agreement with Pfizer, we expect to submit an NDA filing in the U.S. including data from both the AVERROES trial and the ARISTOTLE trial, assuming a positive outcome in the ARISTOTLE study, for an indication in stroke prevention in atrial fibrillation, which will cover the broadest spectrum of patients in one single filing. We expect to have the initial top line results from the ARISTOTLE data in the second quarter of 2011 and submit regulatory filings in the US and Europe either in the third or fourth quarter of 2011.

 

   

In February 2011, the Company and Pfizer published the full results of the AVERROES study of ELIQUIS* in The New England Journal of Medicine. The study demonstrated that, for patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) who were expected or demonstrated to be unsuitable for a vitamin K antagonist therapy such as warfarin, ELIQUIS* was statistically superior to aspirin in reducing the composite of stroke or systematic embolism, without a significant increase in major bleeding, fatal bleeding or intracranial bleeding. There were no significant differences in the risk of hemorrhagic stroke between ELIQUIS* and aspirin. The study results also showed that ELIQUIS* demonstrated superiority for its secondary efficacy endpoint in reducing the composite of stroke, systematic embolism, mycordial infarction or vascular death for patients with AF when compared with aspirin.

 

   

In December 2010, the Company and Pfizer published results from the Phase III ADVANCE-3 study of ELIQUIS* in The New England Journal of Medicine. The results showed that ELIQUIS* was statistically superior to 40 mg once-daily enoxaparin with comparable rates of bleeding in the prevention of venous thromboembolism following total hip replacement surgery.

 

   

In November 2010, the Company and Pfizer reported that the Phase III APPRAISE-2 clinical trial in patients with recent Acute Coronary Syndrome treated with ELIQUIS* or placebo in addition to mono or dual antiplatelet therapy was discontinued. The study was stopped early on the recommendation of an independent Data Monitoring Committee due to clear evidence of a clinically important increase in bleeding among patients randomized to ELIQUIS* which was not offset by clinically meaningful reductions in ischemic events.

 

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In August 2010, the positive preliminary data from the AVERROES trial were presented at the European Society of Cardiology congress in Stockholm, Sweden. The preliminary data demonstrated that ELIQUIS* significantly reduced the relative risk of a composite stroke or systematic embolism by 54 percent without a significant increase in major bleeding, fatal bleeding and intracranial bleeding compared with aspirin in patients who were expected or demonstrated to be unsuitable for warfarin treatment. Minor bleeding was significantly increased. In June 2010, the Company and Pfizer had announced that the Phase III AVERROES trial was ending early due to clear evidence of efficacy. After an interim analysis by the Independent Data Monitoring Committee showed a clinically important reduction in stroke and systematic embolism in patients with atrial fibrillation considered intolerant of or unsuitable for warfarin therapy who received ELIQUIS* as compared to aspirin. This interim analysis also demonstrated an acceptable safety profile for ELIQUIS* compared to aspirin.

 

   

In March 2010, results from the ADVANCE-2 study were published in The Lancet. Results, which were presented in July 2009, showed that ELIQUIS* was statistically superior to 40 mg once daily enoxaparin in reducing the incidence of venous thromboembolism in patients undergoing elective total knee replacement surgery, according to ADVANCE-2 study results. The study results also showed numerically lower rates of major and clinically relevant non-major bleeding in patients treated with ELIQUIS* compared to those treated with enoxaparin. These latter results did not meet statistical significance.

 

   

In March 2010, the ELIQUIS* Marketing Authorization Application for the prevention of venous thromboembolic events in adult patients who have undergone elective hip or knee replacement was validated by the European Medicines Agency.

NULOJIX (belatacept) – a fusion protein with novel immunosuppressive activity targeted at prevention of solid organ transplant rejection.

 

   

In May 2010, the FDA issued a complete response letter regarding our BLA for NULOJIX for an indication of prophylaxis of organ rejection and preservation of a functioning allograft in adult patients receiving renal transplants with use in combination with interleukin-2 (IL-2) receptor antagonist, mycophenolic acid (MPA), and corticosteroids. In December 2010, the FDA informed us that the information we submitted regarding NULOJIX is a Complete Response to the request for additional information outlined in the FDA complete response letter. The Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) date for FDA action on the BLA is June 15, 2011. The FDA has advised us that we must resolve the GMP issues raised in the FDA’s recent warning letter regarding our manufacturing facility in Manati, Puerto Rico prior to its granting approval of our pending BLA for NULOJIX. In December 2010, we notified the FDA that our Manati facility was inspection-ready. If upon re-inspection the FDA is not satisfied, this could result in a delay in the approval of the NULOJIX filing. See “Part I —Item 1A. Risk Factors—We may experience difficulties and delays in the manufacturing, distribution and sale of our products” for more information.

 

   

In May 2010, NULOJIX* was the subject of eight clinical presentations related to kidney transplantation at the American Transplant Congress.

 

   

In March 2010, the FDA’s Cardiovascular and Renal Drugs Advisory Committee voted 13 to 5 to recommend approval of NULOJIX*, a selective co-simulation blocker for the prophylaxis of acute rejection in de novo kidney transplant patients. The FDA is not bound by the recommendations of its Advisory Committee, but takes its advice into consideration when reviewing new drug applications.

 

   

In February 2010, the NULOJIX* MAA for the treatment of prophylaxis of organ rejection in kidney transplant patients was validated by the EMA.

Dapagliflozin – an oral SGLT2 inhibitor in Phase III development for the treatment of diabetes that is part of our strategic alliance with AstraZeneca

 

   

In December 2010, the Company and AstraZeneca completed the submission of a New Drug Application with the FDA and a Marketing Authorization Application with the European Medicines Agency for dapagliflozin as a once-daily oral therapy for the treatment of adult patients with type 2 diabetes. The MAA was validated by the European Medicines Agency in January 2011.

 

   

In September 2010, the Company and AstraZeneca announced results from a randomized, double blind Phase III clinical study of dapagliflozin at the 46th European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) Annual Meeting which demonstrated that the addition of dapagliflozin to glimepiride (a sulphonylurea) therapy produced significant reductions in glycosylated hemoglobin levels (HbA1c) in adult patients with type 2 diabetes compared to glimepiride alone. The study also demonstrated that dapagliflozin plus glimepiride achieved reductions in the secondary efficacy endpoints of change in total body weight, oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) and fasting plasma glucose (FPG) levels from baseline at week 24 compared to placebo plus glimepiride. More people taking dapagliflozin and glimepiride were able to achieve a target HbA1c of less than 7% compared to patients taking glimepiride alone. Also, drug-related adverse affects were reported at a similar rate between treatment groups, but signs, symptoms and other reports suggestive of genital tract infections, but not urinary tract infections, were more frequently reported in dapagliflozin treated subjects.

 

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In September 2010, the Company and AstraZeneca also announced at the EASD results from a randomized, double-blind Phase III clinical study in adults with type 2 diabetes inadequately controlled on metformin therapy alone. The study demonstrated dapagliflozin was non-inferior compared to glipizide in improving HbA1c when added to existing metformin therapy during a 52-week treatment period. The study also demonstrated that dapagliflozin plus metformin achieved significant reductions in key efficacy secondary endpoints: reduction in total body weight from baseline, compared with a weight gain on glipizide plus metformin therapy and a reduced number of patients reporting one or more hypoglycemic events. Also, frequencies of adverse events, serious adverse events and study discontinuations were comparable across treatment groups, but signs, symptoms and other reports suggestive of urinary tract or genital infections were more common in dapagliflozin treated subjects.

 

   

In June 2010, findings from a 24-week Phase III clinical study were published that demonstrated that dapagliflozin, administered as monotherapy, achieved statistically significant mean reductions at 5 mg and 10 mg doses once daily in the primary endpoint of glycosylated hemoglobin levels in treatment-naïve adult patients with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes, compared to placebo.

 

   

In June 2010, results from a 24-week Phase III clinical study were presented that demonstrated that the addition of dapagliflozin achieved reductions in the primary endpoint, glycosylated hemoglobin level, in inadequately controlled type 2 diabetes patients who were treated with insulin (with or without oral anti-diabetes medications (OADS)), compared to placebo plus insulin (with or without OADS). The study also demonstrated that dapagliflozin achieved reductions in the secondary endpoints that evaluated the change in total body weight from baseline, change in baseline from in mean daily insulin dose and change from baseline in fasting plasma glucose.

PLAVIX* – a platelet aggregation inhibitor that is part of our alliance with sanofi-aventis (sanofi)

 

   

In January 2011, the Company and sanofi announced that the FDA has granted the companies an additional six-month period of exclusivity to market PLAVIX*. Exclusivity for PLAVIX* in the U.S. is now scheduled to expire on May 17, 2012.

 

   

In March 2010, the Company and sanofi announced revisions to the U.S. prescribing information for PLAVIX*, which include a boxed warning. The boxed warning concerns the diminished effectiveness of PLAVIX* in patients who have a genetic variation leading to reduced formation of the active metabolite. These patients, who are designated as poor metabolizers, represent, according to prescribing information, approximately 2% of whites, 4% of blacks and 14% of Chinese. The percentage of poor metabolizers is estimated to be approximately 3% of the population, based on published studies. These revisions are in addition to the updates to the PLAVIX* labeling reported in November 2009 with warnings about the use of PRILOSEC* (omeprazole) and certain other drugs that could interfere with PLAVIX* by reducing its effectiveness.

 

   

In March 2010, the Company and sanofi announced the approval by the European Commission of the dual antiplatelet combination tablet DUOPLAVIN*/DUOCOVER* (clopidogrel 75 mg and acetylsalicylic acid 100 mg or 75 mg), which is indicated for the prevention of atherothrombotic events in adult patients already taking both clopidogrel and acetylsalicylic acid (ASA).

AVALIDE* – an angiotensin II receptor blocker for the treatment of hypertension and diabetic nephropathy that is also part of the sanofi alliance

 

   

On January 14, 2011, BMS and our partner sanofi-aventis voluntarily recalled certain lots of AVALIDE* from the U.S., Puerto Rican, Canadian, Mexican and Argentinean markets due to the identification of a less soluble form of irbesartan found in lots produced at our Humacao, Puerto Rico, facility and four batches produced at our Evansville, Indiana, facility which has been attributed to a manufacturing process change. Supply of AVALIDE* to these markets will be affected indefinitely. Total AVALIDE* sales in these countries were $355 million in 2010. We are working with our partner sanofi-aventis to identify all possible solutions to this issue, including process adjustments and alternate supply sources.

ABILIFY* – an antipsychotic agent for the treatment of schizophrenia, bipolar mania disorder and major depressive disorder that is part of our strategic alliance with Otsuka

 

   

In February 2011, the Company and Otsuka announced that the FDA approved ABILIFY* as an adjunct to the mood stabilizers lithium or valproate for the maintenance treatment of Bipolar I Disorder.

REYATAZ – a protease inhibitor for the treatment of HIV

 

   

In February 2011, the FDA approved an update to the labeling for REYATAZ to include dose recommendations in HIV-infected pregnant women. In HIV combination therapy, treatment with the recommended adult dose of REYATAZ 300 mg, boosted with 100 mg of ritonavir, achieved minimum plasma concentrations (24 hours post-dose) during the third trimester of pregnancy comparable to that observed historically in HIV-infected adults. During the post partum period, atazanavir concentrations may be increased; therefore, while no dose adjustment is necessary, patients should be monitored for two months after delivery.

 

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BARACLUDE – an oral antiviral agent for the treatment of chronic hepatitis B

 

   

In October 2010, the FDA approved the supplemental New Drug Application of BARACLUDE for the treatment of chronic hepatitis B in adult patients with decompensated liver disease.

SPRYCEL – an oral inhibitor of multiple tyrosine kinases indicated for the treatment of adults with chronic, accelerated, or myeloid or lymphoid blast phase chronic myeloid leukemia with resistance or intolerance to prior therapy, including GLEEVEC* (imatinib meslylate) and first-line treatment of adults with Philadelphia chromosome-positive chronic myeloid leukemia in chronic phase. SPRYCEL is part of our strategic alliance with Otsuka.

 

   

In December 2010, the Company announced that SPRYCEL 100 mg once daily received Marketing Authorization from the European Commission for the treatment of adult patients with newly diagnosed Philadelphia chromosome-positive chronic myeloid leukemia in chronic phase.

 

   

In December 2010, the Company and Otsuka announced at the 52nd Annual Meeting of the American Society of Hematology that the 18-month follow-up results from the Phase III DASISION study of SPRYCEL in the first-line treatment of adults with Philadelphia chromosome-positive chronic phase chronic myeloid leukemia were consistent with 12 month data in which SPRYCEL demonstrated higher and faster rates of complete cytogenetic response and major molecular response compared to imatinib.

 

   

In October 2010, the Company and Otsuka announced that the FDA approved SPRYCEL 100 mg once daily for the treatment of adult patients with newly diagnosed Philadelphia chromosome-positive chronic myeloid leukemia in chronic phase.

 

   

In July 2010, the Company submitted for review in Japan the supplemental New Drug Application for SPRYCEL for the treatment of adult patients with newly diagnosed chronic myeloid leukemia.

 

   

In June 2010, the Company and Otsuka announced Phase III study results in which SPRYCEL 100 mg once daily demonstrated a superior rate of confirmed complete cytogenetic response compared to GLEEVEC*. The study showed that 77 percent of SPRYCEL patients versus 66 percent of GLEEVEC* patients achieved confirmed complete cytogenetic response rates by 12 months.

 

   

In June 2010, the Company and Otsuka announced four year follow-up results from a Phase III randomized, open-label, dose-optimization study of SPRYCEL in chronic-phase chronic myeloid leukemia patients resistant or intolerant to GLEEVEC*. At four years, for all patients administered SPRYCEL 100 mg once daily, overall survival was 82% (95% CI: 76%-88%) and progression-free survival was 66% (95% CI: 57%-74%). The four-year safety data from this study are consistent with the previously reported safety profile of SPRYCEL 100 mg once daily.

ORENCIA – a fusion protein indicated for rheumatoid arthritis

 

   

In December 2010, the FDA accepted for review a supplemental Biologics License Application for the subcutaneous formulation of ORENCIA, a treatment for adult patients with moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis administered through an injection into the skin. The PDUFA date is August 4, 2011.

 

   

In November 2010, the Company announced that new Phase III clinical data showed that a weekly subcutaneous injection of an investigational formulation of ORENCIA, following a single intravenous (I.V.) loading dose, provided an improvement in disease activity similar to the improvement seen with monthly I.V. administration of ORENCIA in patients with moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis.

 

   

In July 2010, the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare approved the Japanese New Drug Application for ORENCIA for the treatment of adults with rheumatoid arthritis who have had an inadequate response to existing treatment.

 

   

In July 2010, the European Commission approved a new indication for ORENCIA, in combination with methotrexate (MTX), for the treatment of moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis in adult patients who have responded inadequately to previous therapy with one or more disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs including MTX or a TNF-alpha inhibitor.

 

   

In January 2010, the European Commission approved ORENCIA in combination with methotrexate for the treatment of moderate to severe active polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis in pediatric patients six years of age and older who have had an insufficient response to other disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs, including at least one TNF inhibitor.

 

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ONGLYZA/KOMBIGLYZE – a treatment for type 2 diabetes that is part of our strategic alliance with AstraZeneca PLC (AstraZeneca)

 

   

In November 2010, the FDA approved KOMBIGLYZE XR (saxagliptin and metformin HCl extended-release) for the treatment of type 2 diabetes in adults. KOMBIGLYZE XR is the first and only once-a-day metformin extended-release (XR) plus dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitor combination tablet offering strong glycemic control across glycosylated hemoglobin levels, fasting plasma glucose and post-prandial glucose.

 

   

In July 2010, the Marketing Authorization Application for KOMGIBLYZE (known in the U.S. as KOMBIGLYZE), a fixed dose combination of ONGLYZA and metformin tablets, as a treatment for adults with type 2 diabetes was validated by the European Medicines Agency.

 

   

In June 2010, the Company and AstraZeneca announced results from a 52-week Phase IIIb study in adults with type 2 diabetes who had inadequate glycemic control on metformin therapy plus diet and exercise. The study found that the addition of ONGLYZA 5 mg to existing metformin therapy achieved the primary objective of demonstrating non-inferiority compared to the addition of titrated glipizide (sulphonylurea) to existing metformin therapy in reducing glycosylated hemoglobin levels. The study also found that treatment with ONGLYZA 5 mg plus metformin resulted in a statistically significant lower proportion of subjects reporting hypoglycemic events and statistically significant weight loss compared to titrated glipizide plus metformin. ONGLYZA 5 mg plus metformin also resulted in a significantly smaller rise per week in HbA1c from week 24 to week 52 compared to titrated glipizide plus metformin.

 

   

In June 2010, the Company and AstraZeneca announced results from a 76-week Phase III study of ONGLYZA as initial combination therapy with metformin, which produced long-term glycemic improvements (as measured by HbA1c levels) in treatment-naïve adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus inadequately controlled on diet and exercise compared to treatment with an investigational 10 mg dose of ONGLYZA or metformin alone. The study also demonstrated that a higher number of patients were able to achieve the American Diabetes Association recommended glycosylated hemoglobin level target of less than 7% with ONGLYZA and metformin as initial combination therapy, compared to monotherapy of either treatment at week 76.

 

   

In March 2010, the Company and AstraZeneca announced the commencement of the “Saxagliptin Assessment of Vascular Outcomes Recorded in Patients with Diabetes Mellitus” trial (SAVOR-TIMI 53), a multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled Phase IV study, to evaluate treatment with ONGLYZA in adult type 2 diabetes patients with cardiovascular risk factors. The five year study will follow approximately 12,000 patients with type 2 diabetes, who have either a history of previous cardiovascular events or multiple risk factors for vascular disease, and includes patients with renal impairment.

Necitumumab (IMC-11F8) – an investigational anti-cancer agent, which is part of our strategic alliance with Lilly

 

   

In January 2011, the Company and Lilly announced that enrollment was stopped in the Phase III INSPIRE study of necitumumab as a first-line treatment for advanced non-small cell lung cancer. The trial is evaluating the addition of necitumumab to a combination of ALIMTA* (pemetrexed for injection) and cisplatin. The decision to stop enrollment followed an Independent Data Monitoring Committee (DMC) recommendation that no new or recently enrolled patients continue treatment in the trial because of safety concerns related to thromboembolism in the experimental arm of the study. The DMC also noted that patients who have already received two or more cycles of necitumumab appear to have a lower ongoing risk for these safety concerns. These patients may choose to remain on the trial, after being informed of the additional potential risks. Investigators will continue to assess patients after two cycles to determine if there is a potential benefit from treatment. Necitumumab continues to be studied in another Phase III trial named SQUIRE. This study is evaluating necitumumab as a potential treatment for a different type of lung cancer called squamous non-small cell lung cancer in combination with GEMZAR* (gemcitibane HCl for injection) and cisplatin. The same independent DMC recommended that this trial continue because no safety concerns have been observed.

XL-184 – In June 2010, the Company terminated its development collaboration with Exelixis for the experimental cancer drug XL-184 with all rights returning to Exelixis.

 

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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Our results from continuing operations exclude the results related to the Mead Johnson business prior to its split-off in December 2009, the ConvaTec business prior to its divestiture in August 2008 and the Medical Imaging business prior to its divestiture in January 2008. These businesses have been segregated from continuing operations and included in discontinued operations for all years presented, see “—Discontinued Operations” below.

Our results of continuing operations were as follows:

 

    

    Year Ended December 31,    

 
Dollars in Millions    2010     2009     2008     % Change
2010 vs. 2009
    % Change
2009 vs. 2008
 

Net Sales

   $ 19,484      $ 18,808      $ 17,715        4     6

Total Expenses

   $ 13,413      $ 13,206      $ 12,939        2     2

Earnings from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes

   $ 6,071      $ 5,602      $ 4,776        8     17

% of net sales

     31.2     29.8     27.0    

Provision for Income Taxes

   $ 1,558      $ 1,182      $ 1,090        32     8

Effective tax rate

     25.7     21.1     22.8    

Net Earnings from Continuing Operations

   $ 4,513      $ 4,420      $ 3,686        2     20

% of net sales

     23.2     23.5     20.8    

Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest

   $ 1,411      $ 1,181      $ 989        19     19

% of net sales

     7.2     6.3     5.6    

Attributable to Bristol-Myers Squibb Company

   $ 3,102      $ 3,239      $ 2,697        (4 )%      20

% of net sales

     15.9     17.2     15.2    

Net Sales

The composition of the change in net sales was as follows:

 

    

    Year Ended December 31,    

    

    2010 vs. 2009    

   

    2009 vs. 2008    

 
     Net Sales      Analysis of % Change     Analysis of % Change  
Dollars in Millions    2010      2009      2008      Total
Change
    Volume     Price     Foreign
Exchange
    Total
Change
    Volume     Price     Foreign
Exchange
 

U.S.

   $ 12,613       $ 11,867       $ 10,565         6     3     3            12     5     7       

Non-U.S.

     6,871         6,941         7,150         (1 )%      2     (4 )%      1     (3 )%      3            (6 )% 
                                           

Total

   $ 19,484       $ 18,808       $ 17,715         4     2     1     1     6     4     4     (2 )% 
                                           

U.S. Net Sales

U.S. net sales growth in 2010 was attributed to increased volume and higher average net selling prices. The impact of U.S. price increases taken in 2010 was partially offset by:

 

   

Increased Medicaid rebates attributed to healthcare reform; and

 

   

The reduction in our contractual share of ABILIFY* net sales from 65% to 58% effective January 1, 2010.

In 2010, PLAVIX* and ABILIFY* represented 49% and 16% of total U.S. net sales, respectively. PLAVIX* contributed 80% of total U.S. net sales growth driven primarily by higher average net selling prices. ABILIFY* U.S. net sales decreased 6% due to changes in the ABILIFY* collaboration agreement.

In 2009, PLAVIX* and ABILIFY* represented 47% and 18% of total U.S. net sales, respectively. PLAVIX* contributed 49% of total U.S. net sales growth and was driven by higher average net selling process and increased demand. ABILIFY* contributed 31% of total U.S. net sales growth and was driven by increased demand.

Most key products also contributed to 2010 and 2009 U.S. net sales growth.

International Net Sales

International net sales remained relatively flat in 2010 as lower average net selling prices were mostly offset by increased volume and a slight favorability in foreign exchange. The lower average net selling prices were primarily attributed to government austerity measures in Europe to reduce health care costs.

 

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The 2010 international sales volume reflects:

 

   

Increased net sales of BARACLUDE, the HIV portfolio, SPRYCEL, ABILIFY* and ORENCIA;

 

   

Decreased net sales of mature brands attributed to divestitures and generic competition; and

 

   

Decreased net sales of PLAVIX* and AVAPRO*(irbesartan)/AVALIDE* attributed to increased generic competition.

The 2009 international net sales decrease includes a 6% negative impact of foreign exchange partially offset by the same factors impacting 2010 sales growth.

Our reported international net sales do not include copromotion sales reported by our alliance partner, sanofi for PLAVIX* and AVAPRO*/AVALIDE*, which decreased in 2010 and 2009 due to generic competition.

Net sales of mature brands and businesses that were divested during 2008 through 2010 represented approximately 1% of total net sales in each year. Further details on both domestic and international key product net sales are discussed below.

In general, our business is not seasonal. For information on U.S. pharmaceutical prescriber demand, reference is made to the table within “—Estimated End-User Demand” below, which sets forth a comparison of changes in net sales to the estimated total prescription growth (for both retail and mail order customers) for certain of our key pharmaceutical and new products. The U.S. and non-U.S. net sales are categorized based upon the location of the customer.

We recognize revenue net of various sales adjustments to arrive at net sales as reported on the consolidated statements of earnings. These adjustments are referred to as gross-to-net sales adjustments and are further described in “—Critical Accounting Policies” below.

The reconciliation of our gross sales to net sales by each significant category of gross-to-net sales adjustments were as follows:

 

     Year Ended December 31,  
Dollars in Millions    2010     2009     2008  

Gross Sales

   $ 21,681      $ 20,555      $ 19,370   

Gross-to-Net Sales Adjustments

      

Charge-Backs Related to Government Programs

     (605     (513     (487

Cash Discounts

     (255     (253     (235

Managed Healthcare Rebates and Other Contract Discounts

     (499     (439     (360

Medicaid Rebates

     (453     (229     (205

Sales Returns

     (88     (101     (163

Other Adjustments

     (297     (212     (205
                        

Total Gross-to-Net Sales Adjustments

     (2,197     (1,747     (1,655
                        

Net Sales

   $ 19,484      $ 18,808      $ 17,715   
                        

The activities and ending balances of each significant category of gross-to-net sales reserve adjustments were as follows:

 

Dollars in Millions    Charge-Backs
Related to
Government
Programs
    Cash
Discounts
    Managed
Healthcare

Rebates  and
Other
Contract
Discounts
    Medicaid
Rebates
    Sales
Returns
    Other
Adjustments
    Women,
Infants and
Children
(WIC) Rebates
    Total  

Balance at January 1, 2009

   $ 45      $ 31      $ 154      $ 133      $ 209      $ 115      $ 195      $ 882   

Provision related to sales made in current period

     509        252        438        279        91        222               1,791   

Provision related to sales made in prior periods

     4        1        1        (50     10        (10            (44

Returns and payments

     (513     (253     (395     (196     (111     (208            (1,676

Impact of foreign currency translation

            (2     1                      2               1   

Discontinued operations

     (3     (3                   (30     (33     (195     (264
                                                                

Balance at December 31, 2009

   $ 42      $ 26      $ 199      $ 166      $ 169      $ 88      $      $ 690   

Provision related to sales made in current period

     606        255        496        454        118        302               2,231   

Provision related to sales made in prior periods

     (1            3        (1     (30     (5            (34

Returns and payments

     (599     (252     (482     (292     (69     (256            (1,950

Impact of foreign currency translation

                                 (1     (2            (3
                                                                

Balance at December 31, 2010

   $ 48      $ 29      $ 216      $ 327      $ 187      $ 127      $      $ 934   
                                                                

 

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Gross-to-net sales adjustments as a percentage of gross sales were 10.1% in 2010 and 8.5% in both 2009 and 2008 and are primarily a function of gross sales trends, changes in sales mix and contractual and legislative discounts and rebates.

In 2010, gross-to-net sales adjustments increased overall by 26% which was primarily attributed to the enactment of U.S. healthcare reform. Expected future increases in gross-to-net sales adjustments related to healthcare reform are further discussed in “—Executive Summary—Business Environment” above. Specifically in 2010:

 

   

Medicaid rebates increased due to the change in minimum rebates on drug sales from 15.1% to 23.1% and the extension of the Medicaid rebate rate to drugs sold to risk-based Medicaid managed care organizations.

 

   

Managed healthcare rebates and other contract discounts increased mainly due to increased sales.

 

   

Charge-backs related to government programs increased due to increased sales in the U.S. as well as additional rebates required in certain European countries attributed to government austerity measures.

 

   

Sales returns decreased primarily due to overall reduced provisions for various mature brands partially offset by a $44 million charge for estimated returns associated with the AVALIDE* recall.

 

   

Other adjustments increased overall due to additional rebates required for certain products sold in Europe attributed to government austerity measures and higher discounts and increased rebates for coupon programs.

In 2009, gross-to-net sales adjustments increased by 6%. Specifically in 2009:

 

   

Managed healthcare rebates and other contract discounts increased by 22% primarily due to higher PLAVIX* Medicare sales and an increase in contractual discount rates.

 

   

Sales returns decreased by 38% primarily due to lower provisions for PRAVACHOL and ZERIT, partially offset by increased provisions for SPRYCEL and mature brands driven by higher than anticipated sales returns.

 

   

Medicaid rebates included refunds from net overpayments of Medicaid rebates of $60 million from the three year period 2002 to 2004 after the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services policy group approved our revised calculations.

 

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Net sales of key products represent 84% of total net sales in 2010, 81% in 2009 and 77% in 2008. The following table presents U.S. and international net sales by key products, the percentage change from the prior period and the foreign exchange impact when compared to the prior period. Commentary detailing the reasons for significant variances for key products is provided below:

 

     Year Ended December 31,      % Change     % Change
Attributable  to
Foreign Exchange
 
Dollars in Millions    2010      2009      2008      2010 vs. 2009     2009 vs. 2008     2010 vs. 2009     2009 vs. 2008  

Key Products

                 

PLAVIX* (clopidogrel bisulfate)

                 

U.S.

   $   6,154       $   5,556       $   4,920         11     13              

Non-U.S.

     512         590         683         (13 )%      (14 )%      4     (5 )% 

Total

     6,666         6,146         5,603         8     10              

AVAPRO*/AVALIDE*

(irbesartan/irbesartan-hydrochlorothiazide)

                 

U.S.

     642         722         735         (11 )%      (2 )%               

Non-U.S.

     534         561         555         (5 )%      1     3     (6 )% 

Total

     1,176         1,283         1,290         (8 )%      (1 )%      2     (3 )% 

ABILIFY* (aripiprazole)

                 

U.S.

     1,958         2,082         1,676         (6 )%      24              

Non-U.S.

     607         510         477         19     7     (2 )%      (9 )% 

Total

     2,565         2,592         2,153         (1 )%      20            (2 )% 

REYATAZ (atazanavir sulfate)

                 

U.S.

     754         727         667         4     9              

Non-U.S.

     725         674         625         8     8     (1 )%      (8 )% 

Total

     1,479         1,401         1,292         6     8            (4 )% 

SUSTIVA (efavirenz) Franchise (total revenue)

                 

U.S.

     881         803         724         10     11              

Non-U.S.

     487         474         425         3     12     (3 )%      (11 )% 

Total

     1,368         1,277         1,149         7     11     (1 )%      (4 )% 

BARACLUDE (entecavir)

                 

U.S.

     179         160         140         12     14              

Non-U.S.

     752         574         401         31     43     3     (5 )% 

Total

     931         734         541         27     36     3     (4 )% 

ERBITUX* (cetuximab)

                 

U.S.

     646         671         739         (4 )%      (9 )%               

Non-U.S.

     16         12         10         33     20     5     (4 )% 

Total

     662         683         749         (3 )%      (9 )%               

SPRYCEL (dasatinib)

                 

U.S.

     188         123         92         53     34              

Non-U.S.

     388         298         218         30     37            (9 )% 

Total

     576         421         310         37     36     1     (6 )% 

IXEMPRA (ixabepilone)

                 

U.S.

     99         99         98                1              

Non-U.S.

     18         10         3         80     *     3     N/A   

Total

     117         109         101         7     8              

ORENCIA (abatacept)

                 

U.S.

     547         467         363         17     29              

Non-U.S.

     186         135         78         38     73     1     (9 )% 

Total

     733         602         441         22     37            (2 )% 

ONGLYZA/KOMBIGLYZE (saxagliptin/saxagliptin and metformin)

                 

U.S.

     119         22                 *     N/A               N/A   

Non-U.S.

     39         2                 *     N/A               N/A   

Total

     158         24                 *     N/A               N/A   

Mature Products and All Other

                 

U.S.

     446         435         411         3     6              

Non-U.S.

     2,607         3,101         3,675         (16 )%      (16 )%      1     (4 )% 

Total

     3,053         3,536         4,086         (14 )%      (13 )%             (3 )% 

 

** Change is in excess of 200%.

 

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PLAVIX* — a platelet aggregation inhibitor that is part of our alliance with sanofi

 

   

U.S. net sales increased in 2010 and 2009 primarily due to higher average net selling prices. Estimated total U.S. prescription demand decreased 1% in 2010 and increased 4% in 2009.

 

   

International net sales continue to be impacted by the launch of generic clopidogrel products in the EU countries since August 2008. This has a negative impact on both our net sales as it relates to our EU sales in comarketing countries and our equity in net income of affiliates as it relates to our share of sales from our partnership with sanofi in Europe and Asia. We expect continued erosion of PLAVIX* net sales in the EU, which will impact both our international net sales and our equity in net income of affiliates.

 

   

In January 2011, the Company and sanofi announced that the FDA has granted the companies an additional six-month period of exclusivity to market PLAVIX*. Exclusivity for PLAVIX* in the U.S. is now scheduled to expire on May 17, 2012.

 

   

See “Item 8. Financial Statements—Note 26. Legal Proceedings and Contingencies—PLAVIX* Litigation,” for further discussion on PLAVIX* exclusivity litigation in both the U.S. and EU.

AVAPRO*/AVALIDE* (known in the EU as APROVEL*/KARVEA*) — an angiotensin II receptor blocker for the treatment of hypertension and diabetic nephropathy that is also part of the sanofi alliance

 

   

U.S. and international net sales decreased in 2010 primarily due to decreased overall demand due to generic competition in the EU and reduced supply of AVALIDE* in addition to a $44 million sales return adjustment recorded as a result of the AVALIDE* recall. Estimated total U.S. prescription demand decreased 17% in 2010.

 

   

U.S. net sales decreased in 2009 primarily due to decreased overall demand as estimated total U.S. prescription demand decreased 9% in 2009. International net sales increased in 2009 primarily due to higher average net selling prices partially offset by an unfavorable foreign exchange impact.

ABILIFY* — an antipsychotic agent for the treatment of schizophrenia, bipolar mania disorder and major depressive disorder and is part of our strategic alliance with Otsuka

 

   

U.S. net sales decreased in 2010 primarily due to the reduction in our contractual share of net sales recognized from 65% to 58% and increased Medicaid rebates from healthcare reform. The decrease was partially offset by higher average net selling prices and increased overall demand. U.S. net sales increased in 2009 primarily due to increased overall demand, new indications for certain patients with bipolar 1 disorder and major depressive disorder, and higher average net selling prices. The 2009 increase was partially offset by $49 million of amortization of the $400 million extension payment made to Otsuka in April 2009. Estimated total U.S. prescription demand increased 5% in 2010 and 26% in 2009.

 

   

In 2010 and 2009, international net sales increased due to increased prescription demand, which was aided by a new bipolar indication in the second quarter of 2008 in the EU, offset by an unfavorable foreign exchange impact in 2009.

REYATAZ — a protease inhibitor for the treatment of HIV

 

   

U.S. net sales increased in 2010 primarily due to higher estimated total U.S. prescription demand of 4%. U.S. net sales increased in 2009 due to higher estimated total U.S. prescription demand of 8% and higher average net selling prices.

 

   

In 2010 and 2009, international net sales increased primarily due to higher demand across most markets with Europe being the key driver due to the June 2008 approval for first-line treatment.

SUSTIVA Franchise — a non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor for the treatment of HIV, which includes SUSTIVA, an antiretroviral drug, and bulk efavirenz, which is also included in the combination therapy, ATRIPLA* (efavirenz 600 mg/emtricitabine 200 mg/tenofovir disoproxil fumarate 300 mg), a product sold through a joint venture with Gilead

 

   

U.S. net sales increased in 2010 primarily due to higher estimated total U.S. prescription demand of 7%. In 2009, U.S. net sales increased primarily due to higher estimated total U.S. prescription demand of 10% as well as higher average net selling prices.

 

   

In 2010, international net sales increased primarily due to higher demand partially offset by an unfavorable foreign exchange.

 

   

In 2009, international net sales increased primarily due to continued demand generated from the launch of ATRIPLA* in Canada and the EU in the fourth quarter of 2007 partially offset by an unfavorable foreign exchange impact.

BARACLUDE — an oral antiviral agent for the treatment of chronic hepatitis B

 

   

Worldwide net sales in 2010 and 2009 increased primarily due to continued strong demand in international markets.

 

   

We continue to implement our global campaign to raise awareness about chronic hepatitis B as part of our overall market expansion effort.

 

 

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ERBITUX* — a monoclonal antibody designed to exclusively target and block the Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor, which is expressed on the surface of certain cancer cells in multiple tumor types as well as normal cells and is currently indicated for use against colorectal cancer and head and neck cancer. ERBITUX* is part of our strategic alliance with Lilly.

 

   

Sold by us almost exclusively in the U.S., net sales continue to decrease primarily due to lower demand and lower average net selling prices.

SPRYCEL — an oral inhibitor of multiple tyrosine kinases indicated for the treatment of adults with chronic, accelerated, or myeloid or lymphoid blast phase chronic myeloid leukemia with resistance or intolerance to prior therapy, including GLEEVEC* (imatinib meslylate) and first-line treatment of adults with Philadelphia chromosome-positive chronic myeloid leukemia in chronic phase. SPRYCEL is part of our strategic alliance with Otsuka.

 

   

Worldwide net sales increased primarily due to higher demand in previously launched markets, growth attributed to recently launched markets as well as higher U.S. average net selling prices.

 

   

In the fourth quarter of 2010, SPRYCEL 100 mg once daily was approved as a first-line treatment of adult patients with newly diagnosed Philadelphia chromosome-positive chronic myeloid leukemia in chronic phase in the U.S. and the EU.

IXEMPRA — a microtubule inhibitor for the treatment of patients with metastatic or locally advanced breast cancer and is part of our strategic alliance with Otsuka

 

   

Net sales continue to remain flat.

ORENCIA — a fusion protein indicated for adult patients with moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis who have had an inadequate response to one or more currently available treatments, such as methotrexate or anti-tumor necrosis factor therapy

 

   

In 2010 worldwide net sales increased primarily due to increased demand. U.S. net sales were also impacted by higher average selling prices.

 

   

In 2009, worldwide net sales increased primarily due to increased demand.

ONGLYZA/KOMBIGLYZE — treatment for type 2 diabetes

 

   

ONGLYZA was launched in various countries in the third quarter of 2009.

 

   

KOMBIGLYZE was launched in the fourth quarter of 2010.

Mature Products and All Other — includes products which lost exclusivity in major markets and over the counter brands

 

   

U.S. net sales remained relatively flat in 2010 and 2009 as the continued generic erosion of certain products was partially offset by higher average net selling prices.

 

   

International net sales decreased in 2010 and 2009 due to continued generic erosion of certain brands including TAXOL and PRAVACHOL (pravastatin sodium), lower average net selling prices in Europe, the year over year impact of the rationalization and divestitures of our non-strategic product portfolio and lower demand for certain over the counter products.

 

   

Net sales in 2010 included $15 million of RECOTHROM net sales, a product acquired through our ZymoGenetics acquisition in October 2010. See “Item 8. Financial Statements—Note 5. Acquisitions” for further details.

The estimated U.S. prescription change data provided throughout this report includes information only from the retail and mail order channels and does not reflect information from other channels such as hospitals, home healthcare, clinics, federal facilities including VA hospitals, and long-term care, among others.

In the first quarter of 2009, we changed our service provider for U.S. prescription data to Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc. (WK), a supplier of market research audit data for the pharmaceutical industry, for external reporting purposes and internal demand for most products. Prior to 2009, we used prescription data based on the Next-Generation Prescription Service Version 2.0 of the National Prescription Audit provided by IMS Health (IMS). We continuously seek to improve the quality of our estimates of prescription change amounts and ultimate patient/consumer demand by reviewing estimate calculation methodologies, processes and analyzing internal and third-party data. We expect to continue to review and refine our methodologies and processes for calculation of these estimates and will continue to review and analyze our own and third parties’ data used in such calculations.

The estimated prescription data is based on the Source Prescription Audit provided by the above suppliers and is a product of their respective recordkeeping and projection processes. As such, the data is subject to the inherent limitations of estimates based on sampling and may include a margin of error.

 

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The change in SPRYCEL demand is calculated based upon tablets sold though retail and mail order channels based upon data obtained from the IMS Health (IMS) National Sales Perspectives Audit, which is a product of IMS’ own recordkeeping and projection processes. As such, the data is subject to the inherent limitations of estimates based on sampling and may include a margin of error.

We calculated the estimated total U.S. prescription change on a weighted-average basis to reflect the fact that mail order prescriptions include a greater volume of product supplied, compared to retail prescriptions. Mail order prescriptions typically reflect a 90-day prescription whereas retail prescriptions typically reflect a 30-day prescription. The calculation is derived by multiplying mail order prescription data by a factor that approximates three and adding to this the retail prescriptions. We believe that a calculation of estimated total U.S. prescription change based on this weighted-average approach provides a superior estimate of total prescription demand in retail and mail order channels. We use this methodology for our internal demand reporting.

Estimated End-User Demand

The following tables set forth for each of our key products sold in the U.S. for the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008: (i) total U.S. net sales for each year; (ii) change in reported U.S. net sales for each year; (iii) estimated total U.S. prescription change for the retail and mail order channels calculated by us based on third-party data on a weighted-average basis, and (iv) months of inventory on hand in the wholesale distribution channel.

 

       Year Ended December 31,       At December 31,  
     Total U.S. Net Sales      Change in U.S.
Net Sales
    % Change in U.S.
Total Prescriptions
    Months on
Hand
 
Dollars in Millions    2010      2009      2008      2010     2009     2008     2010     2009     2008     2010      2009      2008  
                                            (WK)     (WK)     (IMS)                      

PLAVIX*

   $ 6,154       $ 5,556       $ 4,920         11     13     21     (1 )%      4     19     0.5         0.5         0.4   

AVAPRO*/AVALIDE*

     642         722         735         (11 )%      (2 )%      6     (17 )%      (9 )%      (7 )%      0.4         0.4         0.5   

ABILIFY*

     1,958         2,082         1,676         (6 )%      24     28     5     26     23     0.4         0.4         0.5   

REYATAZ

     754         727         667         4     9     14     4     8     14     0.5         0.5         0.5   

SUSTIVA Franchise(a)

     881         803         724         10     11     20     7     10     14     0.4         0.5         0.6   

BARACLUDE

     179         160         140         12     14     59     12     13     55     0.6         0.5         0.7   

ERBITUX*(b)

     646         671         739         (4 )%      (9 )%      8     N/A        N/A        N/A        0.5         0.5         0.5   

SPRYCEL

     188         123         92         53     34     59     5     10     36     0.6         0.7         0.8   

IXEMPRA(b)

     99         99         98                1     **        N/A        N/A        N/A        0.7         0.8         0.7   

ORENCIA(b)

     547         467         363         17     29     68     N/A        N/A        N/A        0.6         0.5         0.5   

ONGLYZA/ KOMBIGLYZE(c)

     119         22                 **        N/A        N/A        **        N/A        N/A        0.8*         3.7           

 

(a)

The SUSTIVA Franchise (total revenue) includes sales of SUSTIVA and revenue of bulk efavirenz included in the combination therapy ATRIPLA*. The months on hand relates only to SUSTIVA.

(b)

ERBITUX*, IXEMPRA and ORENCIA are parenterally administered products and do not have prescription-level data as physicians do not write prescriptions for these products.

(c)

ONGLYZA was launched in the U.S. in August 2009. KOMBIGLYZE was launched in the U.S. in the fourth quarter of 2010.

*

ONGLYZA had 0.5 month of inventory on hand at December 31, 2010. KOMBIGLYZE had 51.8 months of inventory on hand at December 31, 2010 to support the initial product launch.

**

Change in excess of 200%.

Pursuant to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Consent Order described below 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. Below are U.S. products that had estimated levels of inventory in the distribution channel in excess of one month on hand at December 31, 2010, and international products that had estimated levels of inventory in the distribution channel in excess of one month on hand at September 30, 2010.

KOMBIGLYZE had 51.8 months of inventory on hand in the U.S. to support the initial product launch. This inventory is nominal and is expected to be worked down in less than that amount of time as demand for this new product increases post launch.

DAFALGAN, an analgesic product sold principally in Europe, had 1.2 months of inventory on hand at direct customers compared to 0.9 months of inventory on hand at December 31, 2009. The level of inventory on hand was primarily due to the September launch of a new dosage in France.

FERVEX, a cold and flu product, had 2.3 months of inventory on hand internationally at direct customers compared to 3.9 months of inventory on hand at December 31, 2009. The level of inventory on hand was primarily due to lower than expected demand.

 

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VIDEX, an antiviral product, had 1.5 months of inventory on hand internationally at direct customers compared to 1.3 months of inventory on hand at December 31, 2009. The level of inventory on hand was primarily due to government purchasing patterns in Brazil.

PRINCIPEN, an antibiotic product, had 1.3 months of inventory on hand at direct customers compared to a 0.8 months of inventory on hand at December 31, 2009. The increased level of inventory is due to lower demand from the re-enforcement of antibiotic law in Mexico which requires prescriptions for antibiotics.

In the U.S., for all products sold exclusively through wholesalers or through distributors, we generally determined 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 90% of total gross sales of U.S. products, and provided by our distributors. 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.

For our businesses outside of the U.S., we have 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. In cases where direct customer product level inventory, ultimate patient/consumer demand or out-movement data does not exist or is otherwise not available, we have developed a variety of other methodologies to estimate such data, including using such factors as historical sales made to direct customers and third-party market research data related to prescription trends and end-user demand. Accordingly, we rely on a variety of methods to estimate direct customer product level inventory and to calculate months on hand. Factors that may affect our estimates include generic competition, seasonality of products, direct customer purchases in light of 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, 2010 is not available prior to the filing of this annual report on 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.

Geographic Areas

In general, our products are available in most countries in the world. The largest markets are in the U.S., France, Canada, Japan, Italy, Spain, Germany, China and the United Kingdom. Our net sales by geographic areas, based on the location of the end customer, were as follows:

 

     Net Sales      % Change     % of Total Net Sales  
Dollars in Millions    2010      2009      2008      2010 vs.
2009
    2009 vs.
2008
    2010     2009     2008  

United States

   $ 12,613       $ 11,867       $ 10,565         6     12     65     63     60

Europe

     3,448         3,625         3,750         (5 )%      (3 )%      18     19     21

Japan, Asia Pacific and Canada

     1,651         1,522         1,519         8            8     8     8

Latin America, the Middle East and Africa

     856         843         1,047         2     (19 )%      4     5     6

Emerging Markets

     804         753         725         7     4     4     4     4

Other

     112         198         109         (43 )%      82     1     1     1
                                                       

Total

   $ 19,484       $ 18,808       $ 17,715         4     6     100     100     100
                                                       

See “—Net Sales” above for a discussion on U.S. net sales increase.

Net sales in Europe decreased in 2010 primarily due to a 4% unfavorable foreign exchange impact, decreased net sales of certain mature brands due to divestitures and increased generic competition for PLAVIX* and AVAPRO*/AVALIDE*, partially offset by sales growth in major European markets for ABILIFY*, the HIV portfolio, BARACLUDE, SPRYCEL, ONGLYZA and ORENCIA. The sales growth of the previously mentioned products was tempered by continuing fiscal challenges in European countries as healthcare payers, including government agencies, have reduced and are expected to continue to reduce the cost of healthcare through actions that directly or indirectly impose additional price reductions and support the expanded use of generic drugs. These measures include, but are not limited to, mandatory discounts, rebates and other price reductions and are reflected in our net sales. In 2009, net sales decreased primarily due to a 7% unfavorable foreign exchange impact, decreased net sales of certain mature brands due to divestitures and increased generic competition for PLAVIX*, partially offset by sales growth in major European markets for the HIV portfolio, ABILIFY*, BARACLUDE, SPRYCEL and ORENCIA.

Net sales in Japan, Asia Pacific and Canada increased in 2010 primarily due to a 9% favorable foreign exchange impact and increased net sales of BARACLUDE and SPRYCEL partially offset by decreased net sales of certain mature brands due to divestitures and generic competition. In 2009, net sales remained relatively flat as decreased net sales of certain mature brands and a 1% unfavorable foreign exchange impact was offset by increased net sales of BARACLUDE and SPRYCEL.

 

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Net sales in Latin America, the Middle East and Africa increased in 2010 primarily due to increased net sales of SPRYCEL, REYATAZ, BARACLUDE, ORENCIA and a 2% favorable foreign exchange impact, partially offset by decreased net sales of mature brands. In 2009, net sales decreased primarily due to a 6% unfavorable foreign exchange impact and decreased net sales of certain mature brands, partially offset by increased net sales of REYATAZ, ORENCIA and PLAVIX*.

Emerging markets are Brazil, Russia, India, China and Turkey. Net sales in Emerging Markets increased in 2010 primarily due to a 4% favorable foreign exchange impact and increased net sales of BARACLUDE, SPRYCEL, ABILIFY* and REYATAZ. In 2009, net sales increased primarily due to increased net sales of BARACLUDE and SPRYCEL partially offset by an 8% unfavorable foreign exchange impact.

Other consists primarily of sales from supply agreements for active pharmaceutical ingredients, including temporary supply agreements to facilitate recent divestitures of manufacturing facilities and continuing supply agreements with alliance partners. Net sales decreased in 2010 primarily due to the wind-down of temporary supply agreements related to 2009 manufacturing facility divestitures, the elimination of bulk sales of pharmaceutical ingredients previously manufactured by us in the Latina Italy facility which was divested in 2010 and reduced sales of irbesartan bulk pharmaceutical ingredients to our alliance partner due to declining worldwide AVAPRO*/AVALIDE* sales. Net sales increased in 2009 primarily due to temporary supply agreements entered into to facilitate the divestiture of certain manufacturing facilities in Pakistan, Egypt and Australia.

No single country outside the U.S. contributed more than 10% of our total net sales in 2010, 2009 or 2008.

Expenses

 

     Expenses     % Change     % of Net Sales  
Dollars in Millions    2010     2009     2008     2010 vs.
2009
    2009 vs.
2008
    2010     2009     2008  

Cost of products sold

   $ 5,277      $ 5,140      $ 5,316        3     (3 )%      27.1     27.3     30.0

Marketing, selling and administrative

     3,686        3,946        4,140        (7 )%      (5 )%      18.9     21.0     23.4

Advertising and product promotion

     977        1,136        1,181        (14 )%      (4 )%      5.0     6.0     6.7

Research and development

     3,566        3,647        3,512        (2 )%      4     18.3     19.4     19.8

Acquired in-process research and development

                   32               (100 )%                    0.2

Provision for restructuring

     113        136        215        (17 )%      (37 )%      0.6     0.7     1.2

Litigation expense, net

     (19     132        33        114     *     (0.1 )%      0.7     0.2

Equity in net income of affiliates

     (313     (550     (617     (43 )%      (11 )%      (1.6 )%      (2.9 )%      (3.5 )% 

Gain on sale of ImClone shares

                   (895            (100 )%                    (5.1 )% 

Other (income)/expense

     126        (381     22        (133 )%      *     0.6     (2.0 )%      0.1
                                                    

Total Expenses

   $ 13,413      $ 13,206      $ 12,939        2     2     68.8     70.2     73.0
                                                    

 

** Change is in excess of 200%.

Cost of products sold

Cost of products sold consist of material costs, internal labor and overhead of our owned manufacturing sites, third-party processing costs, other supply chain costs and changes in foreign currency forward contracts that offset manufacturing related assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies. Essentially all of these costs are managed primarily through our global manufacturing organization, referred to as Technical Operations. In addition, discovery royalties attributed to licensed products in connection with alliances as well as the amortization of milestone payments that occur on or after regulatory approval are also included.

Costs as a percentage of net sales can vary between periods as a result of product mix, price, inflation and costs attributed to the rationalization of manufacturing sites resulting in accelerated depreciation, impairment charges and other stranded costs. In addition, changes in foreign currency may also provide volatility given a high percentage of total costs are denominated in foreign currencies.

 

   

The decrease in costs of products sold as a percentage of net sales in 2010 was primarily attributed to a more favorable product mix, U.S. price increases and favorable foreign exchange which was partially offset by the reduction in our share of ABILIFY* sales related to the extended commercialization and manufacturing agreement for ABILIFY*and the collaboration fee paid to Otsuka under the SPRYCEL and IXEMPRA Oncology collaboration beginning in 2010, additional Medicare rebates granted in 2010 from U.S. healthcare reform and international price decreases related to government austerity measures from the European economic crisis.

 

   

The improvement in cost of products sold as a percentage of net sales in 2009 was driven by favorable foreign exchange, higher U.S. average net selling prices, a more favorable product mix and realized manufacturing efficiencies from PTI offset by higher manufacturing costs attributed to inflation. The 2009 costs include manufacturing rationalization charges of $123 million primarily related to the implementation of PTI compared to $249 million of rationalization charges recognized in 2008.

 

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Marketing, selling and administrative

Marketing, selling and administrative expenses consist of employee salary and benefit costs, third-party professional and marketing fees, outsourcing fees, shipping and handling costs and other expenses that are not attributed to product manufacturing costs or research and development expenses. Most of these expenses are managed through regional commercialization functions or global functions such as finance, law, information technology and human resources.

 

   

The decrease in 2010 was primarily attributed to the reduction in sales related activities of certain key products to coincide with their respective life cycle; prior year impact of a $100 million funding payment made to the BMS foundation; reduction in our ABILIFY* sales force as Otsuka established it own sales force for promotion of ABILIFY*, SPRYCEL and IXEMPRA; reduced project standardization implementation costs from the 2009 role out of new accounting and human resource related systems; and overall efficiencies gained from PTI and continuous improvement initiatives.

 

   

The decrease in 2009 resulted from a favorable 2% foreign exchange impact and efficiencies gained from PTI.

Advertising and product promotion

Advertising and product promotion expenses consist of related media, sample and direct to consumer programs.

 

   

The decrease in 2010 was primarily attributed to reduced spending on the promotion of certain key products to coincide with their product life cycle and Otsuka’s reimbursement of certain ABILIFY*, SPRYCEL and IXEMPRA advertising and product promotion expenses partially offset by increased spending for the ONGLYZA launch and other pipeline products.

 

   

The decrease in 2009 is attributed to reduced spending on promotion of products nearing patent expirations and a favorable 2% foreign exchange impact, partially offset by increased spending for the ONGLYZA launch and pipeline products.

Research and development

Research and development expenses consist of internal salary and benefit costs, third-party grants and fees paid to clinical research organizations, supplies and facility costs. Total research and development expenses include the costs of discovery research, preclinical development, early- and late-clinical development and drug formulation, as well as clinical trials and medical support of marketed products, proportionate allocations of enterprise-wide costs, and other appropriate costs. These expenses also include third-party licensing fees that are typically paid upfront as well as when regulatory or other contractual milestones are met. Certain expenses are shared with alliance partners based upon contractual agreements.

Approximately 80% of these expenses are managed by our global research and development organization of which, approximately 75% of the total spend was attributed to development activities with the remainder attributed to preclinical and research activities. These expenses can vary between periods for a number of reasons, including the timing of upfront licensing and milestone payments.

 

   

The decrease in 2010 was primarily attributed to the timing of our upfront licensing and milestone payments partially offset by additional spending to support our maturing pipeline and compounds obtained from our string-of-pearls strategy. Upfront licensing and milestone payments expensed to research and development were $132 million in 2010 primarily attributed to Exelixis, Allergan and PDL BioPharma Inc.; $347 million in 2009 primarily attributed to ZymoGenetics, Alder and Nissan; and $348 million in 2008 primarily attributed to Exelixis, PDL BioPharma, Inc. and KAI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

 

   

The increase in 2009 was attributed to additional spending to support our maturing pipeline and compounds obtained from our string-of-pearls strategy, offset by a favorable 1% foreign exchange impact.

Acquired in-process research and development

The charge related to the acquisition of Kosan Biosciences, Inc. (Kosan) in 2008.

Provision for restructuring

The changes in provision for restructuring were primarily attributable to the timing of the implementation of certain PTI and continuous improvement initiatives.

Litigation expense, net

The 2010 amount includes a $41 million insurance reimbursement from prior litigation partially offset by additional reserves established for certain average wholesale prices (AWP) litigation.

The 2009 expense was primarily due to a $125 million securities litigation settlement. For further information, see “Item 8. Financial Statements—Note 26. Legal Proceedings and Contingencies.”

Equity in net income of affiliates

Equity in net income of affiliates was primarily related to our international partnership with sanofi and varies based on international PLAVIX* net sales included within this partnership.

 

   

The decrease in 2010 and 2009 is attributed to the impact of an alternative salt form of clopidogrel and generic clopidogrel competition on international PLAVIX* net sales commencing in 2009. For additional information, see “Item 8. Financial Statements—Note 2. Alliances and Collaborations.”

 

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Gain on sale of ImClone shares

The gain on sale of ImClone shares in 2008 was attributed to our receipt of approximately $1.0 billion in cash for the tendering of our investment in ImClone. See “Item 8. Financial Statements—Note 2. Alliances and Collaborations” for further detail.

Other (income)/expense

Other (income)/expense include:

 

     Year Ended December 31,  
Dollars in Millions    2010     2009     2008  

Interest expense

   $ 145      $ 184      $ 310   

Interest income

     (75     (54     (130

Impairment and loss on sale of manufacturing operations

     236                 

Loss/(Gain) on debt repurchase

     6        (7     (57

ARS impairment

                   305   

Net foreign exchange transaction (gains)/losses

     (6     2        (78

Gain on sale of product lines, businesses and assets

     (39     (360     (159

Acquisition related items

     10        (10       

Other income from alliance partners

     (136     (148     (141

Pension curtailment and settlement charges

     28        43        8   

Other

     (43     (31     (36
                        

Other (income)/expense

   $ 126      $ (381   $ 22   
                        

 

 

Interest expense decreased year over year primarily due to lower overall interest rates on floating rate debt, amortization resulting from the termination of interest rate swaps during 2010 and 2009, and less debt outstanding from 2010 and 2009 repurchases.

 

 

Interest income increased in 2010 primarily due to higher average cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities balances and higher returns from the continued diversification of our investment portfolio. Interest income decreased in 2009 primarily due to lower interest rates compared to 2008 partially offset by higher average cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities balances.

 

 

Impairment and loss on sale of manufacturing operations was primarily attributed to the disposal of our manufacturing operations in Latina, Italy. See “Item 1. Financial Statements—Note 4. Restructuring.”

 

 

Auction rate securities (ARS) impairment charge recognized in 2008 was due to the severity and the duration of the decline in value, the future prospects of the issuers and our ability and intent to hold the securities to recover their value. The value of ARS at December 31, 2010 was $91 million.

 

 

The impact of foreign exchange was mainly due to foreign exchange hedges that were discontinued or did not qualify as cash flow hedges. The 2010 net foreign exchange transaction loss includes a $17 million charge from the remeasurement of Venezuelan monetary assets from the devaluation of the Bolivar. The 2008 net foreign exchange gain was primarily due to the sudden, dramatic strengthening of the U.S. dollar in the second half of 2008, which generated significant gains on foreign currency denominated transactions. See “Item 8. Financial Statements—Note 24. Financial Instruments.”

 

 

Gain on sale of product lines, businesses and assets was primarily related to the sale of mature brands, including businesses within Indonesia and Australia in 2009 and a business in Egypt in 2008.

 

 

Acquisition related items are attributed to the acquisition of ZymoGenetics in 2010 and Medarex in 2009. See “Item 1. Financial Statements—Note 5. Acquisitions.”

 

 

Other income from alliance partners includes income earned from the sanofi partnership and amortization of certain upfront licensing and milestone receipts related to our alliances.

 

 

Pension settlements/curtailments were primarily attributed to amendments which eliminated the crediting of future benefits related to service for U.S. pension plan participants. These amendments resulted in a curtailment charge of $6 million and $25 million during 2010 and 2009, respectively. The remainder of the charges resulted from lump sum payments in certain plans which exceeded the sum of plan interest costs and service costs, resulting in an acceleration of a portion of previously deferred actuarial losses. Although most of this activity was driven by PTI and certain divestitures, additional charges may be recognized in the future, particularly with the U.S. pension plans due to a lower threshold resulting from the elimination of service costs. See “Item 8. Financial Statements—Note 21. Pension, Postretirement and Postemployment Liabilities” for further detail.

 

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Specified Items

During 2010, 2009 and 2008, the following specified items affected the comparability of results of the periods presented herein. These items are excluded from the segment results.

 

Year Ended December 31, 2010

 

Dollars in Millions

   Cost of
products
sold
     Marketing,
selling

and
administrative
     Research
and
development
     Provision
for
restructuring
     Litigation
expense
    Other
(income)/
expense
     Total  

Restructuring Activity:

                   

Downsizing and streamlining of worldwide operations

   $       $       $       $ 113       $      $       $ 113   

Impairment and loss on sale of manufacturing operations

                                            236         236   

Accelerated depreciation, asset impairment and other shutdown costs

     113                                                113   

Pension curtailment and settlement charges

                                            18         18   

Process standardization implementation costs

             35                                        35   
                                                             

Total Restructuring

     113         35                 113                254         515   

Other:

                   

Litigation charges, net

                                     (19             (19

Upfront licensing, milestone and other payments

                     132                                132   

IPRD impairment

                     10                                10   

Acquisition related items

                                            10         10   

Product liability charges

                                            17         17   
                                                             

Total

   $ 113       $ 35       $ 142       $ 113       $ (19   $ 281         665   
                                                       

Income taxes on items above

                      (180

Out-of-period tax adjustment

                      (59

Specified tax charge

                      207   
                         

Decrease to Net Earnings from Continuing Operations

                    $ 633   
                         

 

Year Ended December 31, 2009

 

Dollars in Millions

   Cost of
products
sold
     Marketing,
selling and
administrative
     Research
and
development
     Provision for
restructuring
     Litigation
expense
     Other
(income)/
expense
    Total  

Restructuring Activity:

                   

Downsizing and streamlining of worldwide operations

   $       $       $       $ 122       $       $      $ 122   

Accelerated depreciation, asset impairment and other shutdown costs

     115                         14                        129   

Pension curtailment and settlement charges

                                             36        36   

Process standardization implementation costs

             110                                        110   

Gain on sale of product lines, businesses and assets

                                             (360     (360
                                                             

Total Restructuring

     115         110                 136                 (324     37   

Other:

                   

Litigation charges

                                     132                132   

BMS foundation funding initiative

             100                                        100   

Loss on sale of investments

                                             31        31   

Upfront licensing and milestone and other payments

                     347                                347   

Acquisition related items

                                             (10     (10

Debt repurchase

                                             (7     (7

Product liability charges/(insurance recoveries)

     8                                         (5     3   
                                                             

Total

   $ 123       $ 210       $ 347       $ 136       $ 132       $ (315     633   
                                                       

Income taxes on items above

                      (205
                         

Decrease to Net Earnings from Continuing Operations

                    $ 428   
                         

 

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Year Ended December 31, 2008

 

Dollars in Millions

   Cost of
products
sold
     Marketing,
selling

and
administrative
     Research
and
development
     Acquired
in-process
research
and
development
     Provision
for
restructuring
     Litigation
expense
     Gain on
sale of
ImClone
shares
    Other
(income)/
expense
    Total  

Restructuring Activity:

                        

Downsizing and streamlining of worldwide operations

   $       $       $       $       $ 186       $       $      $      $ 186   

Accelerated depreciation, asset impairment and other shutdown costs

     240                 13                 20                        8        281   

Pension curtailment and settlement charges

     9                                                        8        17   

Process standardization implementation costs

             109                                                       109   

Gain on sale and leaseback of properties

                                                            (9     (9

Termination of lease contracts

                                     9                        6        15   

Gain on sale of product lines and businesses

                                                            (159     (159
                                                                              

Total Restructuring

     249         109         13                 215                        (146     440   

Other:

                        

Litigation settlement

                                             33                       33   

Insurance recovery

                                                            (20     (20

Product liability

                                                            18        18   

Upfront licensing and milestone payments and acquired in-process research and development

                     348         32                                       380   

ARS impairment and loss on sale

                                                            324        324   

Debt repurchase

                                                            (57     (57

Gain on sale of ImClone shares

                                                     (895            (895
                                                                              

Total

   $ 249       $ 109       $ 361       $ 32       $ 215       $ 33       $ (895   $ 119        223   
                                                                        

Income taxes on items above

                           55   
                              

Decrease to Net Earnings from Continuing Operations

                         $ 278   
                              

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Our non-GAAP financial measures, including non-GAAP earnings from continuing operations and related EPS information, are adjusted to exclude certain costs, expenses, gains and losses and other specified items. This information is intended to enhance an investor’s overall understanding of our past financial performance and prospects for the future. 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 we use as a basis for evaluating performance, allocating resources, setting incentive compensation targets, and planning and forecasting of 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.

Among the items in GAAP measures but excluded for purposes of determining adjusted earnings and other adjusted measures are: charges related to implementation of the PTI; gains or losses from the purchase or sale of businesses, product lines or investments; discontinued operations; restructuring and other exit costs; accelerated depreciation charges; asset impairments; charges and recoveries relating to significant legal proceedings; upfront licensing and milestone payments for in-licensing of products that have not achieved regulatory approval that are immediately expensed; IPRD charges prior to 2009; special initiative funding to the Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation; and significant tax events. For a detailed listing of items that are excluded from the non-GAAP earnings from continuing operations, see “—Specified Items” above. Similar charges or gains for some of these items have been recognized in prior periods and it is reasonably possible that they will reoccur in future periods.

 

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A reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP follows:

 

     Year Ended December 31, 2010     Year Ended December 31, 2009  
Dollars in Millions, except per share data    GAAP     Specified
Items
     Non-GAAP     GAAP     Specified
Items
     Non-GAAP  

Net Earnings from Continuing Operations Attributable to BMS

   $ 3,102      $ 633       $ 3,735      $ 3,239      $ 428       $ 3,667   

Earnings attributable to unvested restricted shares

     (12             (12     (17             (17
                                                  

Net Earnings from Continuing Operations Attributable to BMS used for Diluted EPS Calculation

   $ 3,090      $ 633       $ 3,723      $ 3,222      $ 428       $ 3,650   
                                                  

Average Common Shares Outstanding—Diluted

     1,727                1,727        1,978                1,978   

Diluted EPS from Continuing Operations Attributable to BMS

   $ 1.79      $ 0.37       $ 2.16      $ 1.63      $ 0.22       $ 1.85   

Income Taxes

The effective income tax rate on earnings from continuing operations before income taxes was 25.7% in 2010, 21.1% in 2009 and 22.8% in 2008. The effective income tax rate is lower than the U.S. statutory rate of 35% due to our decision to permanently reinvest the earnings for certain of our manufacturing operations in Ireland, Puerto Rico and Switzerland offshore and the U.S. Federal research and development tax credit. We have favorable tax rates in Ireland and Puerto Rico under grants not scheduled to expire prior to 2023.

The increase in the 2010 effective tax rate from 2009 was primarily due to a $207 million tax charge recognized in the fourth quarter of 2010, which resulted from additional U.S. taxable income from earnings of foreign subsidiaries previously considered to be permanently reinvested offshore. For additional information, see “Item 8. Financial Statements—Note 10. Income Taxes.”

Discontinued Operations

On December 23, 2009, we completed a split-off of our remaining interest in Mead Johnson by means of an exchange offer to BMS shareholders. In August 2008, we completed the divestiture of our ConvaTec business to Cidron Healthcare Limited, an affiliate of Nordic Capital Fund VII and Avista Capital Partners L.P. (Avista). In January 2008, we completed the divestiture of Bristol-Myers Squibb Medical Imaging (Medical Imaging) to Avista. See “Item 8. Financial Statements—Note 7. Discontinued Operations.”

Noncontrolling Interest

Noncontrolling interest is primarily related to our partnerships with sanofi for the territory covering the Americas related to PLAVIX* net sales. See “Item 8. Financial Statements—Note 2. Alliances and Collaborations.” The increase in noncontrolling interest corresponds to increased net sales of PLAVIX* in the U.S. Net earnings from discontinued operations attributable to noncontrolling interest primarily relates to the 16.9% publicly owned portion of Mead Johnson prior to our complete divestiture from the split-off. A summary of noncontrolling interest is as follows:

 

     Year Ended December 31,  

Dollars in Millions

   2010     2009     2008  

sanofi partnerships

   $ 2,074      $ 1,717      $ 1,444   

Other

     20        26        17   
                        

Noncontrolling interest—pre-tax

     2,094        1,743        1,461   

Income taxes

     (683     (562     (472
                        

Net earnings from continuing operations attributable to noncontrolling interest—net of taxes

     1,411        1,181        989   

Net earnings from discontinued operations attributable to noncontrolling interest—net of taxes

            69        7   
                        

Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interest—net of taxes

   $ 1,411      $ 1,250      $ 996   
                        

 

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Financial Position, Liquidity and Capital Resources

Net cash position at December 31 was as follows:

 

Dollars in Millions    2010      2009  

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 5,033       $ 7,683   

Marketable securities—current

     2,268         831   

Marketable securities—non-current

     2,681         1,369   
                 

Total cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities

     9,982         9,883   
                 

Short-term borrowings, including current portion of long-term debt

     117         231   

Long-term debt

     5,328         6,130   
                 

Total debt

     5,445         6,361   
                 

Net cash position

   $ 4,537       $ 3,522   
                 

We maintain a significant level of working capital, which was approximately $6.5 billion at December 31, 2010 and $7.6 billion at December 31, 2009. In 2010, we paid $2.2 billion in dividends, reacquired $750 million aggregate principal value of our outstanding debt for $855 million by means of a tender offer, acquired ZymoGenetics for $829 million, and repurchased $576 million of common stock. In 2011 and future periods, we expect cash generated by our U.S. operations, together with existing cash, cash equivalents, marketable securities and borrowings from the capital markets, to be sufficient to cover cash needs for working capital, capital expenditures, strategic alliances and acquisitions, milestone payments, dividends paid in the U.S. and common stock and debt repurchases. We do not rely on short-term borrowing to meet our liquidity needs.

Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities held outside the U.S. was approximately $1.4 billion and $5.3 billion at December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively, which is either utilized to fund non-U.S. operations or repatriated back to the U.S. where taxes have been previously provided. Cash repatriations are subject to restrictions in certain jurisdictions and may be subject to withholding and other taxes. Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities held in the U.S. was $8.6 billion at December 31, 2010, which represented approximately 85% of our total balance. Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities held in the U.S. was $4.6 billion at December 31, 2009. The increase resulted from an internal restructuring of certain legal entities.

We diversified our investment portfolio and acquired non-current marketable securities, including purchases of corporate debt securities. These investments are subject to changes in fair value as a result of interest rate fluctuations and other market factors, which may impact our results of operations. Our investment policy places limits on these investments and the amount and time to maturity of investments with any institution. The policy also requires that investments are only made with highly rated corporate and financial institutions. See “Item 8. Financial Statements—Note 12. Cash, Cash Equivalents and Marketable Securities.”

We continue to monitor the potential impact of the deteriorating economic conditions in certain European countries further discussed in “—Geographic Areas” above and the related impact on prescription trends, pricing discounts, creditworthiness of our customers, and our ability to collect outstanding receivables from such countries. Currently, we believe these conditions will not have a material impact on our liquidity, cash flow, or financial flexibility.

We have a $2.0 billion five year revolving credit facility from a syndicate of lenders maturing in December 2011, which is extendable with the consent of the lenders. The facility contains customary terms and conditions, including a financial covenant whereby the ratio of consolidated net debt to consolidated capital cannot exceed 50% at the end of each quarter. We have been in compliance with this covenant since the inception of the facility. There were no borrowings outstanding under the facility at December 31, 2010 and 2009.

As an additional source of liquidity, we sell trade accounts receivables, principally from non-U.S. governments and hospital customers primarily in Japan, Italy, Portugal and Spain, to third parties. The receivables are sold on a nonrecourse basis and approximated $932 million and $660 million in 2010 and 2009, respectively. Our sales agreements do not allow for recourse in the event of uncollectibility and we do not retain interest to the underlying asset once sold.

Credit Ratings

Moody’s Investors Service (Moody’s) long-term and short-term credit ratings are currently A2 and Prime-1, respectively, and their long-term credit outlook remains on stable outlook. Standard & Poor’s (S&P) long-term and short-term credit ratings are currently A+ and A-1, respectively, and their long-term credit rating remains on stable outlook. Fitch Ratings (Fitch) long-term and short-term credit ratings are currently A+ and F1, respectively, and their long-term credit rating changed in August 2010 from stable to negative outlook. Our credit ratings are considered investment grade. These long-term ratings designate that we have a low default risk but are somewhat susceptible to adverse effects of changes in circumstances and economic conditions. These short-term ratings designate that we have the strongest capacity for timely repayment.

 

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Cash Flows

The following is a discussion of cash flow activities at December 31:

 

Dollars in Millions    2010     2009     2008  

Cash flow provided by/(used in):

      

Operating activities

   $ 4,491      $ 4,065      $ 3,707   

Investing activities

     (3,812     (4,380     5,079   

Financing activities

     (3,343     (17     (2,582

Operating Activities

Cash flows from operating activities represent the cash receipts and cash disbursements related to all of our activities other than investing activities and financing activities. Operating cash flow is derived by adjusting net earnings for:

 

   

Noncontrolling interest;

 

   

Non-cash operating items such as depreciation and amortization, impairment charges and stock-based compensation charges;

 

   

Gains and losses attributed to investing and financing activities such as gains and losses on the sale of product lines and businesses; and

 

   

Changes in operating assets and liabilities which reflect timing differences between the receipt and payment of cash associated with transactions and when they are recognized in results of operations.

The net impact of the changes in operating assets and liabilities aggregated to a net cash outflow of $166 million in 2010 and cash inflows of $42 million in 2009 and $117 million in 2008. These items included the impact of changes in receivables, inventories, deferred income, accounts payable, income taxes receivable/payable and other operating assets and liabilities which are discussed in more detail below.

We continue to maximize our operating cash flows with our working capital initiatives designed to improve working capital items that are most directly affected by changes in sales volume, such as receivables, inventories and accounts payable. Those improvements are being driven by several actions including non-recourse factoring of non-US trade receivables, revised contractual payment terms with customers and vendors, enhanced collection processes and various supply chain initiatives designed to optimize inventory levels. Progress in this area is monitored each period and is a component of our annual incentive plan. The following summarizes certain working capital components expressed as a percentage of trailing twelve months’ net sales.

 

Dollars in Millions    December 31,
2010
    % of Trailing
Twelve Month
Net Sales
    December 31,
2009
    % of Trailing
Twelve Month
Net Sales
 

Net trade receivables

   $ 1,985        10.2   $ 1,897        10.1

Inventories

     1,204        6.2     1,413        7.5

Accounts payable

     (1,983     (10.2 )%      (1,711     (9.1 )% 
                    

Total

   $ 1,206        6.2   $ 1,599        8.5
                    

During 2010, changes in operating assets and liabilities aggregated to a net cash outflow of $166 million including:

 

   

Cash outflows from receivables ($270 million) which are primarily attributed to increased sales;

 

   

Cash outflows from other operating assets and liabilities ($248 million) primarily related to pension funding in excess of current year expense ($370 million), partially offset by increased rebate and sales returns ($238 million) primarily due to the increase in Medicaid rebates which was effective January 1, 2010 and agencies’ administrative delays in payments to managed care organizations;

 

   

Cash inflows from accounts payables ($315 million) which are primarily attributed to the timing of vendor and alliance payments; and

 

   

Cash inflows from inventories ($156 million) primarily related to the work down of inventory balances.

In 2009, changes in operating assets and liabilities aggregated to a net cash inflow of $42 million including:

 

   

Cash inflows from accounts payable ($472 million) primarily attributed to the timing of payments to vendors and alliances, as well as the impact of the working capital initiative discussed above;

 

   

Cash inflows from receivables ($227 million) primarily attributed to additional factoring of non-U.S. trade receivables in Japan and Spain;

 

   

Cash inflows from deferred income ($135 million) mainly due to the milestone payments received from Pfizer ($150 million) and AstraZeneca ($150 million), partially offset by amortization; and

 

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Cash outflows from other operating assets and liabilities ($932 million) primarily related to pension funding in excess of current year expense ($532 million), and a payment to Otsuka which is amortized as a reduction of net sales through the extension period ($400 million).

In 2008, changes in operating assets aggregated to a net cash inflow of $117 million including:

 

   

Cash inflows from income tax payable/receivable ($371 million) which includes the impact of the receipt of a $432 million tax refund, including interest, related to a prior year foreign tax credit carryback claim;

 

   

Cash inflows from accounts payables ($253 million) which are primarily attributed to the timing of vendor and alliance payments;

 

   

Cash inflows from inventory ($130 million) which is primarily attributed to the utilization of inventories which were built up in the prior year for new product launches and strategic builds for existing products launches including for new indications of ABILIFY*;

 

   

Cash inflows from deferred income ($61 million) which are primarily due to receipt of upfront licensing and milestone payments from alliance partners;

 

   

Cash outflows from accounts receivables ($360 million) which are attributed to increased sales; and

 

   

Cash outflows from other operating assets and liabilities ($338 million) which are primarily due to net litigation related payments ($190 million) attributed to the settlement of certain pricing and sales litigation accrued in prior periods; pension funding in excess of current year expense ($120 million); and increase in non-current inventory ($112 million).

Investing Activities

Net cash used in investing activities was $3.8 billion in 2010 including:

 

   

Net purchases of marketable securities ($2.6 billion);

 

   

Purchase of ZymoGenetics, Inc. ($829 million); and

 

   

Capital expenditures ($424 million).

Net cash used in investing activities was $4.4 billion in 2009 including:

 

   

Acquisition of Medarex ($2.2 billion), net of cash acquired ($53 million);

 

   

Net purchases of marketable securities ($1.4 billion);

 

   

Capital expenditures ($730 million);

 

   

Mead Johnson cash included in split-off ($561 million); and

 

   

Proceeds from the sale of businesses and other investments, including businesses within the Asia-Pacific region ($310 million) and Australia ($61 million); and proceeds from the sale of Genmab and Celldex securities ($42 million).

Net cash provided by investing activities was $5.1 billion in 2008 including:

 

   

Proceeds from the divestiture of ConvaTec ($4.1 billion) and Medical Imaging ($483 million);

 

   

Proceeds from the tendering of our shares in ImClone ($1.0 billion);

 

   

Proceeds from the sale and leaseback of the Paris, France facility ($227 million);

 

   

Proceeds from the sale of businesses, including mature brands business in Egypt ($209 million);

 

   

Capital expenditures ($941 million) which included expenditures associated with the construction of our biologic facility in Devens, Massachusetts; and

 

   

Acquisition of Kosan ($191 million).

Financing Activities

Net cash used in financing activities was $3.3 billion in 2010 including:

 

   

Dividend payments ($2.2 billion);

 

   

Debt repurchase by means of a tender offer ($855 million); and

 

   

Common stock repurchase ($576 million);

 

   

Net proceeds from the exercise of stock options ($252 million); and

 

   

Net proceeds from the termination of interest rate swap agreements ($146 million).

 

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Net cash used in financing activities was $17 million in 2009 including:

 

   

Dividend payments ($2.5 billion);

 

   

Repayment of Mead Johnson revolving credit facility ($80 million) and the early extinguishment of certain debt securities ($132 million);

 

   

Net proceeds from the issuance of Mead Johnson Notes ($1.5 billion) and revolving credit facility ($200 million);

 

   

Net proceeds from the Mead Johnson IPO ($782 million);

 

   

Net proceeds from the termination of interest rate swap agreements ($194 million); and

 

   

Net proceeds from the exercise of stock options ($45 million).

Net cash used in financing activities was $2.6 billion in 2008 including:

 

   

Dividend payments ($2.5 billion);

 

   

Redemption of Floating Rate Convertible Senior Debentures due 2023 ($1.2 billion);

 

   

Repayment of 4.00% Notes due August 2008 ($400 million) and 1.10% Yen Notes due 2008 ($117 million);

 

   

Repurchase of some of our Notes ($228 million);

 

   

Net proceeds from the issuance of 5.45% Notes due 2018 ($600 million) and 6.125% Notes due 2038 ($1.0 billion);

 

   

Net proceeds from the termination of interest rate swap agreements ($211 million); and

 

   

Net proceeds from stock option exercises in 2008 ($5 million) reflects the exercise of fewer stock options in 2008 due to the decrease in the average stock price when compared to the prior periods.

Dividends declared per common share were $1.29 for 2010, $1.25 for 2009 and $1.24 for 2008. In December 2010, we declared a quarterly dividend of $0.33 per common share and expect to pay a dividend for the full year of 2011 of $1.32 per share. The decrease in total dividends, despite the per share increase, is primarily attributed to the 269 million share reduction from the Mead Johnson split-off. Dividend decisions are made on a quarterly basis by our Board of Directors.

 

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Contractual Obligations

Payments due by period for our contractual obligations at December 31, 2010 were as follows:

 

     Obligations Expiring by Period  
Dollars in Millions    Total      2011      2012      2013      2014      2015      Later Years  

Short-term borrowings

   $ 117       $ 117       $       $       $       $       $   

Long-term debt

     4,749                         597                         4,152   

Interest on long-term debt(a)

     4,860         155         177         202         205         226         3,895   

Operating leases

     661         123         113         101         89         77         158   

Purchase obligations

     2,322         665         486         482         281         157         251   

Uncertain tax positions(b)

     50         50                                           

Other long-term liabilities

     370                 36         63         41         35         195   
                                                              

Total(c)

   $   13,129       $   1,110       $   812       $   1,445       $   616       $   495       $   8,651   
                                                              

 

(a)

Includes estimated future interest payments on our short-term and long-term debt securities. Also includes accrued interest payable recognized on our consolidated balance sheets, which consists primarily of the accrual of interest on short-term and long-term debt as well as the accrual of periodic cash settlements of derivatives, netted by counterparty.

(b)

Due to the uncertainty related to the timing of the reversal of uncertain tax positions, only the short-term uncertain tax benefits have been provided in the table above. See “Item 8. Financial Statements—Note 10. Income Taxes” for further detail.

(c)

The table above excludes future contributions by us to our pensions, postretirement and postemployment benefit plans. Required contributions are contingent upon numerous factors including minimum regulatory funding requirements and the funded status of each plan. Due to the uncertainty of such future obligations, they are excluded from the table. Contributions for both U.S. and international plans are expected to be up to $420 million in 2011. See “Item 8. Financial Statements—Note 21. Pension, Postretirement and Postemployment Liabilities” for further detail.

In addition to the above, we are committed to approximately $5.4 billion (in the aggregate) of potential future research and development milestone payments to third parties as part of in-licensing and development programs. Early stage milestones, defined as milestones achieved through Phase III clinical trials, comprised $1.0 billion of the total committed amount. Late stage milestones, defined as milestones achieved post Phase III clinical trials, comprised $4.4 billion of the total committed amount. Payments under these agreements generally are due and payable only upon achievement of certain developmental and regulatory milestones, for which the specific timing cannot be predicted. In addition to certain royalty obligations that are calculated as a percentage of net sales, some of these agreements also provide for sales-based milestones that aggregate to approximately $1.5 billion that we would be obligated to pay to alliance partners upon achievement of certain sales levels.

For a discussion of contractual obligations, see “Item 8. Financial Statements—Note 21. Pension, Postretirement and Postemployment Liabilities,” “—Note 23. Short-Term Borrowings and Long-Term Debt,” “—Note 24. Financial Instruments” and “—Note 25. Leases.”

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 to limit our sales to direct customers for the purpose of complying with the Consent. This policy 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 inventory management agreements (IMAs) with our U.S. pharmaceutical wholesalers, which account for nearly 100% of total gross sales of U.S. biopharmaceuticals products. Under the current terms of the IMAs, 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

 

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largest wholesalers currently account for approximately 90% of total gross sales of U.S. BioPharmaceuticals products. 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. BioPharmaceuticals 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, for our biopharmaceuticals business outside of the U.S., we have 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

See “Item 8. Financial Statements—Note 1. Accounting Policies” for discussion of the impact related to recently issued accounting standards.

Critical Accounting Policies

We prepare our financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) requires the use of estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, including disclosure of contingent assets and contingent liabilities, at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Our critical accounting policies are those that are both most important to our financial condition and results of operations and require the most difficult, subjective or complex judgments on the part of management in their application, often as a result of the need to make estimates about the effect of matters that are inherently uncertain. New discounts under the 2010 U.S. healthcare reform law, such as the Medicare coverage gap, managed Medicaid and expansion of the Public Health Service 340B program require additional assumptions due to the lack of historical claims experience. In addition, the new pharmaceutical company fee estimate is subject to external data as well as a calculation based on the Company’s relative share of industry results. Because of the uncertainty of factors surrounding the estimates or judgments used in the preparation of the consolidated financial statements, actual results may vary from these estimates. These accounting policies were discussed with the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors.

Revenue Recognition

Our accounting policy for revenue recognition has a substantial impact on reported results and relies on certain estimates that require difficult, subjective and complex judgments on the part of management. We recognize revenue when title and substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership have transferred to the customer, which generally occurs on the date of shipment (net of the gross-to-net sales adjustments discussed below, all of which involve significant estimates and judgments).

For discussions on revenue recognition, see “Item 8. Financial Statements—Note 1. Accounting Policies—Revenue Recognition” and “—Sales Rebate and Return Accruals.”

Gross-to-Net Sales Adjustments

We have the following significant categories of gross-to-net sales adjustments: charge-backs, managed healthcare rebates and other contractual discounts, Medicaid rebates, cash discounts, sales returns and other adjustments, all of which involve significant estimates and judgments and require us to use information from external sources. See “—Net Sales” above for a reconciliation of our gross sales to net sales by each significant category of gross-to-net sales adjustment.

Charge-backs related to government programs

Our U.S. businesses participate 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. We account for these charge-backs by reducing accounts receivable in an amount equal to our estimate of charge-back claims attributable to a sale. We determine our estimate of these charge-backs primarily based on historical experience regarding these programs’ charge-backs and current contract prices under the programs. We consider chargeback payments, levels of inventory in the distribution channel, and our claim processing time lag and adjust the reduction to accounts receivable periodically throughout each quarter to reflect actual experience.

 

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Cash discounts

In the U.S. and certain other countries, we offer cash discounts, generally approximating 2% of the sales price, as an incentive for prompt payment. We account for cash discounts by reducing accounts receivable by the full amount of the discounts. We consider payment performance and adjust the accrual to reflect actual experience.

Managed healthcare rebates and other contract discounts

We offer rebates and discounts to managed healthcare organizations in the U.S. which manage prescription drug programs and Medicare Advantage prescription drug plans covering the Medicare Part D drug benefit in addition to their commercial plans, as well as globally to other contract counterparties such as hospitals and group purchasing organizations. Beginning in 2011, the rebates for the Medicare Part D program will include a 50% discount on the Company’s brand-name drugs to patients who fall within the Medicare Part D coverage gap. In addition, we accrue rebates under U.S. Department of Defense TRICARE Retail Pharmacy Refund Program. We account for managed healthcare rebates and other contract discounts by establishing an accrual in an amount equal to our estimate of managed healthcare rebates and other contractual discounts attributable to a sale. We determine our estimate of the managed healthcare rebates and other contractual discounts accrual primarily based on historical experience regarding these rebates and discounts and current contract prices. We consider the sales performance of products subject to managed healthcare rebates and other contract discounts and levels of inventory in the distribution channel and adjust the accrual periodically throughout each quarter to reflect actual experience.

Medicaid rebates

Our U.S. businesses participate in state government Medicaid programs as well as certain other qualifying Federal and state government programs whereby discounts and rebates are provided to participating state and local government entities. Discounts and rebates provided through these latter programs are included in our Medicaid rebate accrual and are considered Medicaid rebates for the purposes of this discussion. Retroactive to January 1, 2010, minimum rebates on Medicaid drug sales increased from 15.1% to 23.1%. Medicaid rebates have also been extended to drugs used in risk-based Medicaid managed care plans beginning in March 2010. We account for Medicaid rebates by establishing an accrual in an amount equal to our estimate of Medicaid rebate claims attributable to a sale. We determine our estimate of the Medicaid rebates accrual primarily based on historical experience regarding Medicaid rebates, as well as any expansion on a prospective basis of our participation in the non-mandatory aspects of the qualifying Federal and state government programs, legal interpretations of applicable laws related to Medicaid and qualifying Federal and state government programs, and any new information regarding changes in the Medicaid programs’ regulations and guidelines that would impact the amount of the rebates. We consider outstanding Medicaid claims, Medicaid payments, and levels of inventory in the distribution channel and adjust the accrual periodically throughout each quarter to reflect actual experience.

Sales returns

We account for sales returns by establishing an accrual in an amount equal to our estimate of sales recognized for which the related products are expected to be returned. For returns of established products, we determine our estimate of the sales return accrual primarily based on historical experience regarding sales returns, but also consider other factors that could impact sales returns. These factors include 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 instances of expected precipitous declines in demand such as following the loss of exclusivity. We consider all of these factors and adjust the accrual periodically throughout each quarter to reflect actual experience.

In the event of a product recall or product discontinuance, we consider the reasons for and impact of such actions and adjust the sales return accrual as appropriate, taking into account historical experience, estimated levels of inventory in the distribution channel and, for product discontinuances, estimates of continuing demand.

Sales returns accruals from new products are estimated and primarily based on the historical sales returns experience of similar products, such as those within the same line of product or those within the same or similar therapeutic category. In limited circumstances, where the new product is not an extension of an existing line of product or where we have no historical experience with products in a similar therapeutic category, such that we cannot reliably estimate expected returns of the new product, we defer recognition of revenue until the right of return no longer exists or until we have developed sufficient historical experience to estimate sales returns. We also consider the shelf life of new products and determine whether an adjustment to the sales return accrual is appropriate. The shelf life in connection with new products tends to be shorter than the shelf life for more established products because we may still be developing an optimal manufacturing process for the new product that would lengthen its shelf life. In addition, higher launch quantities may have been manufactured in advance of the launch date to ensure sufficient supply exists to satisfy market demand. In those cases, we assess the reduced shelf life, together with estimated levels of inventory in the distribution channel and projected demand, and determine whether an adjustment to the sales return accrual is appropriate.

 

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Pharmaceutical Company Fee (Pharma Fee)

Beginning in 2011, we will pay an annual non-tax-deductible fee to the federal government based on an allocation of our market share of branded prior year sales to certain government programs including Medicare, Medicaid, Department of Veterans Affairs, Department of Defense and TRICARE. The 2011 Pharma fee amount will not be finalized until 2012 and preliminary funding in 2011 will be based on information that is on a one-year lag. The Pharma fee is calculated based on market data of the Company as well as other industry participants for which the Company does not have full visibility. This fee will be classified for financial reporting purposes as an operating expense.

Other adjustments

In addition to the gross-to-net sales adjustments described above, we make other gross-to-net sales adjustments. For example, we offer sales discounts, most significantly in non-U.S. businesses, and also offer consumer coupons and rebates in our U.S. business. In addition, in a number of countries outside the U.S., including certain major European countries, we provide rebates to government entities. We generally account for these other gross-to-net sales adjustments by establishing an accrual in an amount equal to our estimate of the adjustments attributable to a sale. We generally determine our estimates of the accruals for these other gross-to-net sales adjustments primarily based on historical experience, performance on commitments to government entities and other relevant factors, including estimated levels of inventory in the distribution channel, and adjust the accruals periodically throughout each quarter to reflect actual experience.

Use of information from external sources

We use information from external sources to estimate gross-to-net sales adjustments. Our estimate of inventory at the wholesalers are 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.

Effective January 1, 2009, we changed our service provider for U.S. prescription data to WK, a supplier of market research audit data to the pharmaceutical industry, to project the prescription demand-based sales for many U.S. biopharmaceutical products. Prior to 2009, we used prescription data based on the Next-Generation Prescription Service Version 2.0 of the National Prescription Audit provided by IMS.

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.

Retirement Benefits

Our pension plans and postretirement benefit plans are accounted for using actuarial valuations. Our key assumptions used in calculating the cost of pension benefits are the discount rate and the expected long-term rate of return on plan assets. In consultation with our actuaries, we evaluate and select these key assumptions and others used in calculating the cost of pension benefits, such as salary growth, retirement, turnover, healthcare trends and mortality rates, based on expectations or actual experience, as appropriate, and determine such assumptions during each remeasurement date including December 31 of each year to calculate liability information as of that date and pension expense for the following year. Depending on the assumptions used, the pension expense could vary within a range of outcomes and have a material effect on reported earnings, projected benefit obligations and future cash funding. Actual results in any given year may differ from those estimated because of economic and other factors.

In determining the discount rate, we use the yield on high quality corporate bonds that coincides with the cash flows of the plans’ estimated payouts. The Citigroup Pension Discount curve is used in determining the discount rate for the U.S. plans. The U.S. plans’ pension expense for 2010 was determined using a 5.74% weighted-average discount rate. The present value of benefit obligations at December 31, 2010 for the U.S. plans was determined using a 5.25% discount rate. If the discount rate used in determining the U.S. plans’ pension expense for 2010 had been reduced by 1%, such expense would have increased by approximately $2 million. If the assumed discount rate used in determining the projected benefit obligation at December 31, 2010 had been reduced by 1%, the projected benefit obligation would have increased by approximately $700 million.

 

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In determining the expected long-term rate of return on plan assets, we estimate returns for individual asset classes with input from external advisors. We also consider long-term historical returns including actual performance compared to benchmarks for similar investments. The U.S. plans’ pension expense for 2010 was determined using an 8.75% expected long-term rate of return on plan assets. If the expected long-term rate of return on plan assets used in determining the U.S. plans’ pension expense for 2010 had been reduced by 1%, such expense would have increased by $40 million.

For a more detailed discussion on retirement benefits, see “Item 8. Financial Statements—Note 21. Pension, Postretirement and Postemployment Liabilities.”

Business Combinations

The consolidated financial statements reflect an acquired business after the completion of an acquisition. Assets acquired and liabilities assumed are recognized at the date of acquisition at their respective fair values. Any excess of the purchase price over the estimated fair values of the net assets acquired is recognized as goodwill.

When determining the fair value of intangible assets, including IPRD, we typically use the “income method.” This method starts with a forecast of all of the expected future net cash flows which are risk adjusted based on estimated probabilities of technical and regulatory success. These cash flows are then adjusted to present value by applying an appropriate discount rate that reflects the risk factors associated with the cash flow streams. Some of the more significant estimates and assumptions inherent in the income method or other methods include: the amount and timing of projected future cash flows; the amount and timing of projected costs to develop the IPRD into commercially viable products; the discount rate selected to measure the risks inherent in the future cash flows; the assessment of the asset’s life cycle and the competitive trends impacting the asset, including consideration of any technical, legal, regulatory, or economic barriers to entry, as well as expected changes in standards of practice for indications addressed by the asset.

For specific intangible assets the following approaches are utilized:

 

   

IPRD is valued from a market participant view. For those values where we have a pre-existing relationship with the acquiree, we consider the terms of the respective collaboration arrangement including cost and profit sharing splits. The project’s unit of account is typically a global view and would consider all potential jurisdictions and indications. As of January 1, 2009, acquired IPRD projects are initially capitalized and considered indefinite-lived assets subject to annual impairment reviews or more often upon the occurrence of certain events. For those compounds that reach commercialization, the assets are amortized over the expected useful lives. Prior to January 1, 2009, amounts allocated to acquired IPRD were expensed at the date of acquisition.

 

   

Technology related to specific platforms is valued based upon the expected annual number of antibodies achieving an early candidate nomination status.

 

   

Technology for commercial products is valued utilizing the multi-period excess-earnings method of the income approach under the premise that the value of the intangible asset is equal to the present value of the after-tax cash flows solely attributed to the intangible asset.

 

   

Licenses are valued utilizing a discounted cash flow method utilizing estimates of future risk-adjusted milestone and royalty payments projected to be earned over the respective products estimated economic term.

For compounds under development, significant delays in obtaining marketing approval or the inability to bring the respective product to market could result in the related intangible assets to be partially or fully impaired. For commercialized products, the inability to meet sales forecasts could result in the related intangible assets to be partially or fully impaired.

Determining the useful life of an intangible asset is based upon the period over which it is expected to contribute to future cash flows. All pertinent matters associated with the asset and the environment for which it operates are considered, including, legal, regulatory or contractual provisions as well as the effects of any obsolescence, demand, competition, and other economic factors. The amortization periods of intangible assets typically are as follows:

IPRD – Upon commercialization, over the patent life of respective product

Licenses – Over the term of the respective license arrangement

Technology – Over the estimated life of technology

 

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ZymoGenetics, Inc. Acquisition

On October 12, 2010, we acquired ZymoGenetics, Inc. for an aggregate purchase price of $885 million, or $829 million net of cash acquired. See “Item 8. Financial Statements—Note 5. Acquisitions.” The estimated fair value of identifiable intangible assets was $678 million and included:

 

   

$448 million to IPRD projects of which $310 million was assigned to pegylated-interferon lambda currently in Phase IIb development for the treatment of Hepatitis C, $33 million assigned to a Phase II product, $105 million to licenses attributed to five products under various stages of development. Ultimate realization of the IPRD projects will depend upon successful regulatory approvals, if received, and market factors relevant to a typical biopharmaceutical product.

 

   

$230 million to technology associated with RECOTHROM, a wholly-owned, commercialized product that has been developed and marketed for use as a topical hemostat to control moderate bleeding during surgical procedures, which is being amortized over a 10 year life.

The projected cash flows utilized in the valuation assumed initial positive cash flows to commence shortly after the receipt of expected regulatory approvals, subject to trial results among other things, which, we estimated will not occur for a number of years. The projected cash flows were discounted at 12%. Actual cash flows attributed to the project are likely to be different than those assumed.

Medarex, Inc. Acquisition

On September 1, 2009, we acquired the remaining outstanding shares of Medarex not already owned by us for approximately $2.3 billion. See “Item 8. Financial Statements—Note 5. Acquisitions.” The estimated fair value of identifiable intangible assets was $1.9 billion and included:

 

   

$1.5 billion to IPRD of which $1.0 billion was assigned to YERVOY which is a fully human antibody currently in Phase III development for the treatment of metastatic melanoma. In 2010, the FDA accepted for filing and review the Biologics License Application for YERVOY in pre-treated advanced melanoma with a stated action date of March 26, 2011. There is also an ongoing YERVOY Phase II study in lung cancer as well as Phase III studies in adjuvant melanoma and hormone-refractory prostate cancer. Ultimate realization of YERVOY’s asset value will depend upon successful regulatory approvals, if received, and market factors of a typical biopharmaceutical product.

The remaining IPRD was assigned to four other projects that were in Phase II development and 13 other projects at various stages of development that were generated from Medarex technology and are being developed through licensing partners that may generate milestone payments and royalties upon commercialization.

 

   

$120 million to technologies attributed to technology platforms that produce high affinity, fully human antibodies for use in a broad range of therapeutic areas, including immunology and oncology. Developed technology will be amortized over the expected useful lives 10 years.

 

   

$315 million to licenses attributed to three separate license arrangements that have received regulatory approval. Licenses will be amortized over the expected useful lives of 13 years.

The projected cash flows assumed initial positive cash flows to commence shortly after the receipt of expected regulatory approvals, subject to trial results among other things, which, if approved, could potentially be as early as 2011 or 2012. The projected cash flows were discounted at 12%. Actual cash flows attributed to the project are likely to be different than assumed.

Impairment

Goodwill

Goodwill is tested at least annually for impairment using a two-step process. The first step is to identify a potential impairment, and the second step measures the amount of the impairment loss, if any. Goodwill is considered impaired if the carrying amount of a reporting unit’s goodwill exceeds its estimated fair value. The BioPharmaceutical segment includes several separate reporting units based on geography which were aggregated for impairment testing purposes. Based upon our most recent annual impairment test completed during the first quarter of 2010, the fair value of goodwill is substantially in excess of the related carrying value.

For discussion on goodwill, acquired in-process research and development and other intangible assets, see “Item 8. Financial Statements—Note 1. Accounting Policies—Goodwill, Acquired In-Process Research and Development and Other Intangible Assets.”

Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets, including IPRD

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current legal and regulatory environment and the competitive landscape. Considering the industry’s success rate of bringing developmental compounds to market, IPRD impairment charges may occur in future periods. In 2010, we recognized a $10 million charge related to a Medarex project that we ceased development on.

Long-Lived Assets

We periodically evaluate whether current facts or circumstances indicate that the carrying value of our depreciable assets to be held and used may not be recoverable. If such circumstances are determined to exist, an estimate of undiscounted future cash flows produced by the long-lived asset, or the appropriate grouping of assets, is compared to the carrying value to determine whether impairment exists. If an asset is determined to be impaired, the loss is measured based on the difference between the asset’s fair value and its carrying value. An estimate of the asset’s fair value is based on quoted market prices in active markets, if available. If quoted market prices are not available, the estimate of fair value is based on various valuation techniques, including a discounted value of estimated future cash flows. We report an asset to be disposed of at the lower of its carrying value or its estimated net realizable value.

The estimates of future cash flows are based on reasonable and supportable assumptions and projections requiring judgment. Changes in key assumptions about our businesses and their prospects, or changes in market conditions, could result in impairment charges.

Impairment charges of long-lived assets were $228 million in 2010, $3 million in 2009 and $63 million in 2008. For discussion on impairment of long-lived assets, see “Item 8. Financial Statements—Note 1. Accounting Policies—Impairment of Long-Lived Assets.” During 2010, a $200 million asset impairment charge was recognized in connection with the write-down of assets to fair value less cost to sell when the manufacturing operations in Latina, Italy met the held for sale criteria. An additional $18 million charge was recognized when the operations were sold. See “Item 8. Financial Statements—Note 4. Restructuring” for additional information. A manufacturing operation was also evaluated for impairment as a result of lower sales forecasts. The facility is being depreciated over its expected useful life and has a net carrying value of approximately $300 million at December 31, 2010. The anticipated undiscounted cash flows attributed to the facility exceeds the net carrying value by a significant amount and as a result, no impairment was recognized during 2010. The expected cash flows were estimated based on current sales forecasts. These expectations are subject to change based upon the near and long term production volumes and margins generated by this facility as well as any potential alternative future use which may lead to a future impairment.

Marketable Securities and Investments in Other Companies

Our marketable securities are classified as “available for sale” and therefore reported at fair value with changes in fair value reported as accumulated other comprehensive income. Declines in fair value considered other than temporary are charged to earnings. Fair value is determined based on observable market quotes or valuation models using assessments of counterparty credit worthiness, credit default risk or underlying security and overall capital market liquidity. When determining if a security is other-than-temporarily impaired we typically consider the severity and duration of the decline, future prospects of the issuer and our ability and intent to hold the security to recovery. Declines in fair value determined to be credit related are charged to earnings. Transfers between fair value levels are recognized at the beginning of the reporting period. An average cost method is used in determining realized gains and losses on the sale of “available for sale” securities. Realized gains and losses are included in other (income)/expense.

For level 3 investments, including FRS and ARS, we utilize valuation models including those that are based on expected cash flow streams and collateral values, including assessments of counterparty credit quality, default risk underlying the security, discount rates and overall capital market liquidity. The valuation is subject to uncertainties that are difficult to predict and utilize a considerable amount of judgment and estimation. Factors that may impact our valuation include changes to credit ratings of the securities as well as to the underlying assets supporting those securities, rates of default of the underlying assets, underlying collateral value, discount rates, counterparty risk and ongoing strength and quality of market credit and liquidity.

For discussions on current and non-current marketable securities, FRS and ARS, see “Item 8. Financial Statements—Note 11. Fair Value Measurement” and “—Note 12. Cash, Cash Equivalents and Marketable Securities.”

We account for 50% or less owned companies over which we have the ability to exercise significant influence using the equity method of accounting. Our share of net income or losses of equity investments is included in equity in net income of affiliates in the consolidated statements of earnings. For investments whose fair market value falls below its carrying value we assess if the decline is other than temporary and consider our intent and ability to hold investments, the market price and market price fluctuations of the investment’s publicly traded shares and inability of the investee to sustain an earnings capacity. Impairment losses are recognized in other (income)/expense when a decline in market value is deemed to be other than temporary.

 

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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, 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, see “Item 8. Financial Statements—Note 1. Accounting Policies—Contingencies,” “—Note 10. Income Taxes” and “—Note 26. Legal Proceedings and Contingencies.”

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 the long-range forecast of future taxable income and the evaluation of tax planning initiatives. These judgments are subject to change. Adjustments to the deferred tax valuation allowances are made to earnings in the period when such assessments are made. Our net deferred tax assets were $1.8 billion and $2.2 billion at December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively, net of valuation allowances of $1.9 billion and $1.8 billion at December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively.

We recognized deferred tax assets at December 31, 2010 related to a U.S. Federal net operating loss carryforward of $351 million and a U.S. Federal research and development tax credit carryforward of $243 million. The net operating loss carryforward expires in varying amounts beginning in 2022. The research and development tax credit carryforwards expire in varying amounts beginning in 2018. The realization of these carryforwards is dependent on generating sufficient domestic-sourced taxable income prior to their expiration. Although realization is not assured, we believe it is more likely than not that these deferred tax assets will be realized.

We do not provide for taxes on undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries that are expected to be reinvested permanently offshore. During 2010, the Company completed an internal restructuring of certain legal entities which contributed to a $207 million tax charge recognized in the fourth quarter of 2010. It is possible that U.S. tax authorities could assert additional material tax liabilities arising from the restructuring. If such assertion were to occur, the Company would vigorously challenge any such assertion and believes it would prevail; however there can be no assurance of such a result.

Prior to the Mead Johnson split-off 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. We have relied upon certain assumptions, representations and covenants by Mead Johnson regarding the future conduct of its business and other matters which could effect 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, we could be subject to tax as if the exchange was a taxable sale by us at market value.

In addition, we had a negative basis or excess loss account (ELA) 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 IRS 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.

We agreed to certain tax related indemnities with Mead Johnson as set forth in the tax sharing agreement. For example, Mead Johnson has 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. We have agreed to indemnify Mead Johnson for certain taxes related to its business prior to the completion of the IPO and created as part of the restructuring to facilitate the IPO.

 

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We established liabilities 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, see “Item 8. Financial Statements—Note 1. Accounting Policies—Income Taxes” and “—Note 10. Income Taxes.”

Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This annual report on 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 of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. You can identify these forward-looking statements by the fact they use words such as “should”, “expect”, “anticipate”, “estimate”, “target”, “may”, “project”, “guidance”, “intend”, “plan”, “believe” 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 current expectations and involve inherent risks and uncertainties, including factors that could delay, divert or change any of them, and could cause actual outcomes to differ materially from current expectations. These statements are likely to relate to, among other things, our goals, plans and projections 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 and the outcome of contingencies such as legal proceedings and financial results, which are based on current expectations that involve inherent risks and uncertainties, including internal or external factors that could delay, divert or change any of them in the next several years. We have included important factors in the cautionary statements included in this Annual Report on 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. We undertake no obligation to release publicly any revisions to forward-looking statements as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

 

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Item 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK.

We are exposed to market risk due to changes in currency exchange rates and interest rates. As a result, certain derivative financial instruments are used when available on a cost-effective basis to hedge our underlying economic exposure. Our primary net foreign currency translation exposures are the euro, Japanese yen, Canadian dollar, British pound, Australian dollar, Mexican peso and Chinese renminbi. Foreign currency forward contracts are used to manage these exposures. These instruments generally qualify for cash flow hedge accounting treatment and are managed on a consolidated basis to efficiently net exposures and thus take advantage of any natural offsets.

Derivative instruments are also used as part of our interest rate risk management strategy. The derivative instruments used are principally comprised of fixed-to-floating interest rate swaps, which generally qualify for fair-value hedge accounting treatment. In addition, all of our financial instruments, including derivatives, are subject to counterparty credit risk which we consider as part of the overall fair value measurement. Derivative financial instruments are not used for trading purposes.

Foreign Exchange Risk

A significant portion of our revenues, earnings and cash flow is exposed to changes in foreign currency rates. We use foreign currency forward contracts to manage foreign exchange risk that primarily arises from certain intercompany transactions and designate these derivative instruments as foreign currency cash flow hedges when appropriate. In addition, we are exposed to foreign exchange transaction risk that arises from non-functional currency denominated assets and liabilities and earnings denominated in non-U.S. dollar currencies. In order to manage these risks, we use foreign currency forward contracts to offset exposures to certain assets and liabilities and earnings denominated in certain foreign currencies. These foreign currency forward contracts are not designated as hedges and, therefore, changes in the fair value of these derivatives are recognized in earnings in other (income)/expense, as they occur.

We estimate that a 10% appreciation in the underlying currencies being hedged from their levels against the U.S. dollar at December 31, 2010, with all other variables held constant, would decrease the fair value of foreign exchange forward contracts held at December 31, 2010 by $145 million and, if realized, would effect earnings over the remaining life of the contracts.

We are also exposed to translation risk on non-U.S. dollar-denominated net assets. In order to manage this risk we use non-U.S. dollar borrowings to hedge the foreign currency exposures of our net investment in certain foreign affiliates. These non-U.S. dollar borrowings are designated as hedges of net investments. The effective portion of foreign exchange gains or losses on these hedges is recognized as part of the foreign currency translation component of accumulated OCI.

For additional information, see “Item 8. Financial Statements—Note 24. Financial Instruments.”

Interest Rate Risk

We use interest rate swaps as part of our interest rate risk management strategy. The interest rate swaps used are principally fixed-to-floating rate swaps, which are designated as fair-value hedges. The swaps are intended to provide us with an appropriate balance of fixed and floating rate debt. We estimate that an increase of 100 basis points in short-term or long-term interest rates would decrease the fair value of our interest rate swaps by $302 million, excluding the effects of counterparty credit risk and, if realized, would affect earnings over the remaining life of the swaps.

Our marketable securities are subject to changes in fair value as a result of interest rate fluctuations and other market factors. Our policy is to invest with highly rated institutions and we place limits on the amount and time to maturity of investments with any individual institution. We estimate that an increase of 100 basis points in interest rates in general would decrease the fair value of our debt security portfolio by approximately $55 million.

Credit Risk

We periodically sell non-U.S. trade receivables as a means to reduce collectability risk. Our sales agreements do not provide for recourse in the event of uncollectibility and we do not retain interest in the underlying asset once sold.

We monitor our investments with counterparties with the objective of minimizing concentrations of credit risk. Our investment policy places limits on the amount and time to maturity of investments with any individual counterparty. The policy also requires that investments are made primarily with highly rated corporate, financial, U.S. Government and government supported institutions.

The use of derivative instruments exposes us to credit risk. When the fair value of a derivative instrument contract is positive, we are exposed to credit risk if the counterparty fails to perform. When the fair value of a derivative instrument contract is negative, the counterparty is exposed to credit risk if we fail to perform our obligation. We are not required to post collateral when a derivative

 

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contract is in a liability position, and we do not require counterparties to post collateral for derivatives in an asset position to us. We seek to minimize the credit risk in derivative instruments by entering into transactions with reputable financial institutions. We have a policy of diversifying derivatives with counterparties to mitigate the overall risk of counterparty defaults.

For additional information, see “Item 8. Financial Statements—Note 11. Fair Value Measurement,” “—Note 12. Cash, Cash Equivalents and Marketable Securities,” “—Note 23. Short-Term Borrowings and Long-Term Debt” and “—Note 24. Financial Instruments.”

 

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BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB COMPANY

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS

Dollars and Shares in Millions, Except Per Share Data

 

Item 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA.

 

     Year Ended December 31,  
     2010     2009     2008  

EARNINGS

      

Net Sales

   $ 19,484      $ 18,808      $ 17,715   
                        

Cost of products sold

     5,277        5,140        5,316   

Marketing, selling and administrative

     3,686        3,946        4,140   

Advertising and product promotion

     977        1,136        1,181   

Research and development

     3,566        3,647        3,512   

Acquired in-process research and development

                   32   

Provision for restructuring

     113        136        215   

Litigation expense, net

     (19     132        33   

Equity in net income of affiliates

     (313     (550     (617

Gain on sale of ImClone shares

                   (895

Other (income)/expense

     126        (381     22   
                        

Total Expenses

     13,413        13,206        12,939   
                        

Earnings from Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes

     6,071        5,602        4,776   

Provision for income taxes

     1,558        1,182        1,090   
                        

Net Earnings from Continuing Operations

     4,513        4,420        3,686   
                        

Discontinued Operations:

      

Earnings, net of taxes

            285        578   

Gain on disposal, net of taxes

            7,157        1,979   
                        

Net Earnings from Discontinued Operations

            7,442        2,557   
                        

Net Earnings

     4,513        11,862        6,243   
                        

Net Earnings Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest

     1,411        1,250        996   
                        

Net Earnings Attributable to Bristol-Myers Squibb Company

   $ 3,102      $ 10,612      $ 5,247   
                        

Amounts Attributable to Bristol-Myers Squibb Company:

      

Net Earnings from Continuing Operations

   $ 3,102      $ 3,239      $ 2,697   

Net Earnings from Discontinued Operations

            7,373        2,550   
                        

Net Earnings Attributable to Bristol-Myers Squibb Company

   $ 3,102      $ 10,612      $ 5,247   
                        

Earnings per Common Share from Continuing Operations Attributable to Bristol-Myers Squibb Company:

      

Basic

   $ 1.80      $ 1.63      $ 1.36   

Diluted

   $ 1.79      $ 1.63      $ 1.35   

Earnings per Common Share Attributable to Bristol-Myers Squibb Company:

      

Basic

   $ 1.80      $ 5.35      $ 2.64   

Diluted

   $ 1.79      $ 5.34      $ 2.62   

Dividends declared per common share

   $ 1.29      $ 1.25      $ 1.24   

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

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BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB COMPANY

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF

COMPREHENSIVE INCOME AND RETAINED EARNINGS

Dollars in Millions

 

     Year Ended December 31,  
     2010     2009     2008  

COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

      

Net Earnings

   $ 4,513      $ 11,862      $ 6,243   

Other Comprehensive Income/(Loss):

      

Foreign currency translation

     37        159        (123

Foreign currency translation reclassified to net earnings due to business divestitures

            (40     (12

Foreign currency translation on hedge of a net investment

     84        (38     36   

Derivatives qualifying as cash flow hedges, net of taxes of $(3) in 2010, $9 in 2009 and $(3) in 2008

     15        (19     9   

Derivatives qualifying as cash flow hedges reclassified to net earnings, net of taxes of $5 in 2010, $5 in 2009 and $(23) in 2008

     (5     (27     42   

Derivatives reclassified to net earnings due to business divestitures, net of taxes of $(1) in 2009

            2          

Pension and postretirement benefits, net of taxes of $66 in 2010, $41 in 2009 and $697 in 2008

     (88     (115     (1,387

Pension and postretirement benefits reclassified to net earnings, net of taxes of $(44) in 2010, $(49) in 2009 and $(50) in 2008

     83        109        102   

Pension and postretirement benefits reclassified to net earnings due to business divestitures, net of taxes of $(62) in 2009

            106          

Available for sale securities, net of taxes of $(3) in 2010, $(4) in 2009 and $0 in 2008

     44        35        (106

Available for sale securities reclassified to net earnings, net of taxes of $(3) in 2009 and $(6) in 2008

            6        181   
                        

Total Other Comprehensive Income/(Loss)

     170        178        (1,258
                        

Comprehensive Income

     4,683        12,040        4,985   
                        

Comprehensive Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest

     1,411        1,260        996   
                        

Comprehensive Income Attributable to Bristol-Myers Squibb Company

   $ 3,272      $ 10,780      $ 3,989   
                        

RETAINED EARNINGS

      

Retained Earnings at January 1

   $ 30,760      $ 22,549      $ 19,762   

Net Earnings Attributable to Bristol-Myers Squibb Company

     3,102        10,612        5,247   

Cash dividends declared

     (2,226     (2,401     (2,460
                        

Retained Earnings at December 31

   $ 31,636      $ 30,760      $ 22,549   
                        

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

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BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB COMPANY

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

Dollars in Millions, Except Share and Per Share Data

 

     December 31,  
     2010     2009  

ASSETS

    

Current Assets:

    

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 5,033      $ 7,683   

Marketable securities

     2,268        831   

Receivables

     3,480        3,164   

Inventories

     1,204        1,413   

Deferred income taxes

     1,036        611   

Prepaid expenses

     252        256   
                

Total Current Assets

     13,273        13,958   
                

Property, plant and equipment

     4,664        5,055   

Goodwill

     5,233        5,218   

Other intangible assets

     3,370        2,865   

Deferred income taxes

     850        1,636   

Marketable securities

     2,681        1,369   

Other assets

     1,005        907   
                

Total Assets

   $ 31,076      $ 31,008   
                

LIABILITIES

    

Current Liabilities:

    

Short-term borrowings

   $ 117      $ 231   

Accounts payable

     1,983        1,711   

Accrued expenses

     2,740        2,785   

Deferred income

     402        237   

Accrued rebates and returns

     857        622   

U.S. and foreign income taxes payable

     65        175   

Dividends payable

     575        552   
                

Total Current Liabilities

     6,739        6,313   
                

Pension, postretirement and postemployment liabilities

     1,297        1,658   

Deferred income

     895        949   

U.S. and foreign income taxes payable

     755        751   

Other liabilities

     424        422   

Long-term debt

     5,328        6,130   
                

Total Liabilities

     15,438        16,223   
                

Commitments and contingencies (Note 26)

    

EQUITY

    

Bristol-Myers Squibb Company Shareholders’ Equity:

    

Preferred stock, $2 convertible series, par value $1 per share: Authorized 10 million shares; issued and outstanding 5,269 in 2010 and 5,515 in 2009, liquidation value of $50 per share

              

Common stock, par value of $0.10 per share: Authorized 4.5 billion shares; 2.2 billion issued in both 2010 and 2009

     220        220   

Capital in excess of par value of stock

     3,682        3,768   

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

     (2,371     (2,541

Retained earnings

     31,636        30,760   

Less cost of treasury stock — 501 million common shares in 2010 and 491 million in 2009

     (17,454     (17,364
                

Total Bristol-Myers Squibb Company Shareholders’ Equity

     15,713        14,843   

Noncontrolling interest

     (75     (58
                

Total Equity

     15,638        14,785   
                

Total Liabilities and Equity

   $ 31,076      $ 31,008   
                

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

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BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB COMPANY

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

Dollars in Millions

 

     Year Ended December 31,  
     2010     2009     2008  

Cash Flows From Operating Activities:

      

Net earnings

   $ 4,513      $ 11,862      $ 6,243   

Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:

      

Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interest

     (1,411     (1,250     (996

Depreciation

     473        469        562   

Amortization

     271        238        254   

Deferred income tax expense

     422        163        1,430   

Stock-based compensation expense

     193        183        181   

Acquired in-process research and development

                   32   

Impairment charges

     228               349   

Gain related to divestitures of discontinued operations

            (7,275     (3,412

Gain on sale of ImClone shares

                   (895

Other gains

     (32     (367     (158

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

      

Receivables

     (270     227        (360

Inventories

     156        82        130   

Accounts payable

     315        472        253   

Deferred income

     117        135        61   

U.S. and foreign income taxes payable

     (236     58        371   

Other

     (248     (932     (338
                        

Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities

     4,491        4,065        3,707   
                        

Cash Flows From Investing Activities:

      

Proceeds from sale and maturities of marketable securities

     3,197        2,075        560   

Purchases of marketable securities

     (5,823     (3,489     (422

Additions to property, plant and equipment and capitalized software

     (424     (730     (941

Proceeds from sale of businesses, property, plant and equipment and other investments

     67        557        309   

Proceeds from divestitures of discontinued operations

                   4,530   

Mead Johnson’s cash at split-off

            (561       

Purchase of businesses, net of cash acquired

     (829     (2,232     (191

Proceeds from sale of ImClone shares

                   1,007   

Proceeds from sale and leaseback of properties

                   227   
                        

Net Cash (Used in)/Provided by Investing Activities

     (3,812     (4,380     5,079   
                        

Cash Flows From Financing Activities:

      

Short-term debt repayments

     (33     (26     (1,688

Long-term debt borrowings

     6        1,683        1,580   

Long-term debt repayments

     (936     (212     (229

Interest rate swap terminations

     146        194        211   

Issuances of common stock and excess tax benefits from share-based arrangements

     252        45        5   

Common stock repurchases

     (576              

Dividends paid

     (2,202     (2,483     (2,461

Proceeds from Mead Johnson initial public offering

            782          
                        

Net Cash Used in Financing Activities

     (3,343     (17     (2,582
                        

Effect of Exchange Rates on Cash and Cash Equivalents

     14        39        (29
                        

(Decrease)/Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents

     (2,650     (293     6,175   

Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Year

     7,683        7,976        1,801   
                        

Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Year

   $ 5,033      $ 7,683      $ 7,976   
                        

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

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Note 1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of Consolidation

The consolidated financial statements, prepared in conformity with United States (U.S.) generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), include the accounts of Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (which may be referred to as Bristol-Myers Squibb, BMS, or the Company) and all of its controlled majority-owned subsidiaries. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated. Material subsequent events are evaluated and disclosed through the report issuance date.

Codevelopment, cocommercialization and license arrangements are entered into with other parties for various therapeutic areas, with terms including upfront licensing and contingent payments. These arrangements are assessed to determine whether the terms give economic or other control over the entity, which may require consolidation of the entity. Entities that are consolidated because they are controlled by means other than a majority voting interest are referred to as variable interest entities. Arrangements with material variable interest entities, including those associated with these codevelopment, cocommercialization and license arrangements, were determined not to exist.

Reclassifications

Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements requires the use of management estimates and assumptions that are based on complex judgments. The most significant assumptions are employed in estimates used in determining the fair value of intangible assets, restructuring charges and accruals, sales rebate and return accruals, including those related to U.S. health care reform, legal contingencies, tax assets and tax liabilities, stock-based compensation expense, pension and postretirement benefits (including the actuarial assumptions, see “—Note 21. Pension, Postretirement and Postemployment Liabilities”), fair value of financial instruments with no direct or observable market quotes, inventory obsolescence, potential impairment of long-lived assets, allowances for bad debt, as well as in estimates used in applying the revenue recognition policy. New discounts under the 2010 U.S. healthcare reform law, such as the Medicare coverage gap, managed Medicaid and expansion of the Public Health Service 340B program require additional assumptions due to the lack of historical claims experience. In addition, the new pharmaceutical company fee estimate is subject to external data as well as a calculation based on the Company’s relative share of industry results. Actual results may differ from estimated results.

Revenue Recognition

Revenue is recognized when title and substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership have transferred to the customer, generally at time of shipment. However, certain sales made by non-U.S. businesses are recognized on the date of receipt by the purchaser. See “—Note 2. Alliances and Collaborations” for further discussion of revenue recognition related to alliances. Revenues are reduced at the time of recognition to reflect expected returns that are estimated based on historical experience and business trends. Provisions are made at the time of revenue recognition for discounts, rebates and estimated sales allowances based on historical experience updated for changes in facts and circumstances, including the impact of new legislation such as healthcare reform, as appropriate. Such provisions are recognized as a reduction of revenue.

In limited circumstances, where a new product is not an extension of an existing line of product or no historical experience with products in a similar therapeutic category exists, revenue is deferred until the right of return no longer exists or sufficient historical experience to estimate sales returns is developed.

Sales Rebate and Return Accruals

Sales rebate and return accruals are established when the related revenue is recognized, resulting in a reduction to sales and the establishment of a liability. An accrual is recognized based on an estimate of the proportion of recognized revenue that will result in a rebate or return. Charge-back accruals related to government programs and cash discounts, which are established in a similar manner, are recognized as a reduction to accounts receivable.

 

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Income Taxes

The provision for income taxes is determined using the asset and liability approach of accounting for income taxes. Under this approach, deferred taxes represent the future tax consequences expected to occur when the reported amounts of assets and liabilities are recovered or paid. The provision for income taxes represents income taxes paid or payable for the current year plus the change in deferred taxes during the year. Deferred taxes result from differences between the financial and tax bases of assets and liabilities and are adjusted for changes in tax rates and tax laws when changes are enacted. 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 the long-range forecast of future taxable income and the evaluation of tax planning initiatives. Adjustments to the deferred tax valuation allowances are made to earnings in the period when such assessments are made.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents consist of U.S. Treasury securities, government agency securities, bank deposits, time deposits and money market funds. Cash equivalents are primarily highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less at the time of purchase and are recognized at cost, which approximates fair value. Cash and cash equivalents maintained in foreign currencies was $607 million at December 31, 2010 and are subject to currency rate risk.

Marketable Securities and Investments in Other Companies

All marketable securities were classified as “available for sale” on the date of purchase and were reported at fair value at December 31, 2010 and 2009. Fair value is determined based on observable market quotes or valuation models using assessments of counterparty credit worthiness, credit default risk or underlying security and overall capital market liquidity. Declines in fair value considered other than temporary are charged to earnings and those considered temporary are reported as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income (OCI) in shareholders’ equity. Declines in fair value determined to be credit related are charged to earnings. An average cost method is used in determining realized gains and losses on the sale of “available for sale” securities.

Investments in 50% or less owned companies for which the ability to exercise significant influence is maintained are accounted for using the equity method of accounting. The share of net income or losses of equity investments is included in equity in net income of affiliates in the consolidated statements of earnings. Equity investments are reviewed for impairment by assessing if the decline in market value of the investment below the carrying value is other than temporary. In making this determination, factors are evaluated in determining whether a loss in value should be recognized. This includes consideration of the intent and ability to hold investments, the market price and market price fluctuations of the investment’s publicly traded shares, and inability of the investee to sustain an earnings capacity, justifying the carrying amount of the investment. Impairment losses are recognized in other expense when a decline in market value is deemed to be other than temporary.

Inventory Valuation

Inventories are stated at the lower of average cost or market.

Property, Plant and Equipment and Depreciation

Expenditures for additions, renewals and improvements are capitalized at cost. Depreciation is generally computed on a straight-line method based on the estimated useful lives of the related assets. The estimated useful lives of the major classes of depreciable assets are as follows:

 

Buildings

     20 – 50 years   

Machinery, equipment and fixtures

     3 – 20 years   

Impairment of Long-Lived Assets

Current facts or circumstances are periodically evaluated to determine if the carrying value of depreciable assets to be held and used may not be recoverable. If such circumstances exist, an estimate of undiscounted future cash flows generated by the long-lived asset, or the appropriate grouping of assets, is compared to the carrying value to determine whether an impairment exists at its lowest level of identifiable cash flows. If an asset is determined to be impaired, the loss is measured based on the difference between the asset’s fair value and its carrying value. An estimate of the asset’s fair value is based on quoted market prices in active markets, if available. If quoted market prices are not available, the estimate of fair value is based on various valuation techniques, including a discounted

 

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value of estimated future cash flows. Assets to be disposed of are reported at the lower of its carrying value or its estimated net realizable value.

Capitalized Software

Certain costs to obtain internal use software for significant systems projects are capitalized and amortized over the estimated useful life of the software. Costs to obtain software for projects that are not significant are expensed as incurred.

Business Combinations

An acquired business is included in the consolidated financial statements upon obtaining control of the acquired. Assets acquired and liabilities assumed are recognized at the date of acquisition at their respective fair values. Any excess of the purchase price over the estimated fair values of the net assets acquired is recognized as goodwill. For business combinations entered into after January 1, 2009, legal costs, audit fees, business valuation costs, and all other business acquisition costs are expensed when incurred.

Goodwill, Acquired In-Process Research and Development and Other Intangible Assets

Goodwill is tested for impairment annually using a two-step process. The first step identifies a potential impairment, and the second step measures the amount of the impairment loss, if any. Goodwill is impaired if the carrying amount of a reporting unit’s goodwill exceeds its estimated fair value. The BioPharmaceuticals segment includes several separate reporting units based on geography which were aggregated for impairment testing purposes. The annual goodwill impairment assessment was completed in the first quarter of 2010 and subsequently monitored for potential impairment in the remaining quarters of 2010, none of which indicated an impairment of goodwill.

The fair value of in-process research and development (IPRD) acquired in a business combination is determined based on the present value of each research project’s projected cash flows using an income approach. Future cash flows are predominately based on the net income forecast of each project, consistent with historical pricing, margins and expense levels of similar products. Revenues are estimated based on relevant market size and growth factors, expected industry trends, individual project life cycles and the life of each research project’s underlying patent. In determining the fair value of each research project, expected revenues are first adjusted for technical risk of completion. The resulting cash flows are then discounted at a rate approximating the Company’s weighted-average cost of capital.

IPRD acquired after January 1, 2009 is initially capitalized and considered indefinite-lived assets subject to annual impairment reviews or more often upon the occurrence of certain events. The review requires the determination of the fair value of the respective intangible assets. If the fair value of the intangible assets is less than its carrying value, an impairment loss is recognized for the difference. For those compounds that reach commercialization, the assets are amortized over the expected useful lives. Prior to January 1, 2009, amounts allocated to acquired IPRD were expensed at the date of acquisition.

Patents/trademarks, licenses and technology are amortized on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives and are considered impaired if their net carrying value exceeds their estimated fair value.

Restructuring

Restructuring charges are recognized as a result of actions to streamline operations and rationalize manufacturing facilities. Judgment is used when estimating the impact of restructuring plans, including future termination benefits and other exit costs to be incurred when the actions take place. Actual results could vary from these estimates.

Product Liability

Accruals for product liability are established on an undiscounted basis when it is probable that a liability was incurred and the amount of the liability can be reasonably estimated based on existing information. Accruals are adjusted periodically as assessment efforts progress or as additional information becomes available. Receivables for related insurance or other third-party recoveries for product liabilities are recognized on an undiscounted basis when it is probable that a recovery will be realized.

Contingencies

Loss contingencies from legal proceedings and claims may occur from a wide range of matters, including, government investigations, shareholder lawsuits, product and environmental liability, and tax matters. Accruals are recognized when it is probable that a liability will be incurred and the amount of loss can be reasonably estimated. Gain contingencies are not recognized until realized.

 

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Derivative Financial Instruments

Derivative financial instruments are used principally in the management of interest rate and foreign currency exposures and are not held or issued for trading purposes.

Derivative instruments are recognized at fair value. Changes in a derivative’s fair value are recognized in earnings unless specific hedge criteria are met. If the derivative is designated as a fair value hedge, changes in the fair value of the derivative and of the hedged item attributable to the hedged risk are recognized in earnings. If the derivative is designated as a cash flow hedge, the effective portions of changes in the fair value of the derivative are reported in accumulated other comprehensive income (OCI) and subsequently recognized in earnings when the hedged item affects earnings. Cash flows are classified consistent with the underlying hedged item.

Derivatives are designated and assigned as hedges of forecasted transactions, specific assets or specific liabilities. When hedged assets or liabilities are sold or extinguished or the forecasted transactions being hedged are no longer probable to occur, a gain or loss is immediately recognized on the designated hedge in earnings.

Non-derivative instruments are also designated as hedges of net investments in foreign affiliates. These non-derivative instruments are mainly euro denominated long-term debt. The effective portion of the designated non-derivative instrument is recognized in the foreign currency translation section of OCI and the ineffective portion is recognized in earnings.

Shipping and Handling Costs

Shipping and handling costs are included in marketing, selling and administrative expenses and were $135 million in 2010, $208 million in 2009 and $262 million in 2008, of which $68 million in 2009 and $103 million in 2008 was included in discontinued operations.

Advertising and Product Promotion Costs

Advertising and product promotion costs are expensed as incurred.

Foreign Currency Translation

Foreign subsidiary earnings are translated into U.S. dollars using average exchange rates. The net assets of foreign subsidiaries are translated into U.S. dollars using current exchange rates. The U.S. dollar effects that arise from translating the net assets of these subsidiaries at changing rates are recognized in OCI. The net assets of subsidiaries in highly inflationary economies are remeasured as if the functional currency were the reporting currency. The remeasurement is recognized in earnings.

Research and Development

Research and development costs are expensed as incurred. Strategic alliances with third parties provide rights to develop, manufacture, market and/or sell pharmaceutical products, the rights to which are owned by the other party. Certain research and development payments to alliance partners are contingent upon the achievement of certain pre-determined criteria. Milestone payments achieved prior to regulatory approval of the product are expensed as research and development. Milestone payments made in connection with regulatory approvals are capitalized and amortized to cost of products sold over the remaining useful life of the asset. Capitalized milestone payments are tested for recoverability periodically or whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amounts may not be recoverable. Research and development is recognized net of reimbursements in connection with collaboration agreements.

Upfront licensing and milestone receipts obtained during development are deferred and amortized over the estimated life of the product in other income. The amortization period of upfront licensing and milestone receipts for each new or materially modified arrangement after January 1, 2011 will be assessed and determined after considering the terms of such arrangements.

Recently Issued Accounting Standards

New accounting standards were adopted on January 1, 2010, none of which had an impact on the consolidated financial statements upon adoption. Among other items, these standards:

 

   

Provide clarifying criteria in determining when a transferor has surrendered control over transferred financial assets and removed the concept of a qualifying special-purpose entity.

 

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Require an ongoing reassessment of the primary beneficiary in a variable interest entity; eliminate the quantitative approach previously required in determining the primary beneficiary; and provide guidance in determining the primary beneficiary as the entity that has both the power to direct the activities of a variable interest entity that most significantly impacts the entities economic performance and has the obligation to absorb losses or the right to receive benefits for events significant to the variable interest entity.

On January 1, 2011, a new revenue recognition standard will be adopted and applied to new or materially modified revenue arrangements with upfront licensing fees and contingent milestones relating to research or development deliverables. The guidance:

 

   

Provides principles and application guidance on whether multiple deliverables exist, how the arrangement should be separated and the consideration allocated;

 

   

Eliminates the residual method of allocating revenue;

 

   

Requires the allocation of consideration received in a bundled revenue arrangement among the separate deliverables by introducing an estimated selling price method for valuing the elements if vendor-specific objective evidence or third-party evidence of a selling price is not available; and

 

   

Expands related disclosure requirements.

The adoption of this standard is not expected to have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements.

Beginning in 2011, an annual non-tax-deductible fee will be paid to the federal government based on an allocation of the Company’s market share of branded prior year sales to certain government programs including Medicare, Medicaid, Department of Veterans Affairs, Department of Defense and TRICARE. This fee will be classified as an operating expense.

Note 2. ALLIANCES AND COLLABORATIONS

sanofi

The Company has agreements with sanofi-aventis (sanofi) for the codevelopment and cocommercialization of AVAPRO*/AVALIDE* (irbesartan/irbesartan-hydrochlorothiazide), an angiotensin II receptor antagonist indicated for the treatment of hypertension and diabetic nephropathy, and PLAVIX* (clopidogrel bisulfate), a platelet aggregation inhibitor. The worldwide alliance operates under the framework of two geographic territories; one in the Americas (principally the U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico and Latin American countries) and Australia and the other in Europe and Asia. Accordingly, two territory partnerships were formed to manage central expenses, such as marketing, research and development and royalties, and to supply finished product to the individual countries. In general, at the country level, agreements either to copromote (whereby a partnership was formed between the parties to sell each brand) or to comarket (whereby the parties operate and sell their brands independently of each other) are in place. The agreements expire on the later of (i) with respect to PLAVIX*, 2013 and, with respect to AVAPRO*/AVALIDE*, 2012 in the Americas and Australia and 2013 in Europe and Asia, and (ii) the expiration of all patents and other exclusivity rights in the applicable territory.

The Company acts as the operating partner and owns a 50.1% majority controlling interest in the territory covering the Americas and Australia. Sanofi’s ownership interest in this territory is 49.9%. As such, the Company consolidates all country partnership results for this territory and reflects sanofi’s share of the results as a noncontrolling interest. The Company recognizes net sales in this territory and in comarketing countries outside this territory (e.g. Germany, Italy for irbesartan only, Spain and Greece). Discovery royalties owed to sanofi are included in cost of products sold. Cash flows from operating activities of the partnerships in the territory covering the Americas and Australia are included in other within operating activities in the Company’s consolidated statements of cash flows. Distributions of partnership profits to sanofi and sanofi’s funding of ongoing partnership operations occur on a routine basis and are also recognized in other within operating activities.

Sanofi acts as the operating partner and owns a 50.1% majority controlling interest in the territory covering Europe and Asia. The Company’s ownership interest in this territory is 49.9% and is included in other assets. The Company does not consolidate the partnership entities in this territory but accounts for them under the equity method and reflects its share of the results in equity in net income of affiliates. The Company routinely receives distributions of profits and provides funding for the ongoing operations of the partnerships in the territory covering Europe and Asia, which are reflected as cash provided by operating activities.

The Company and sanofi have a separate partnership governing the copromotion of irbesartan in the U.S. Under this alliance, the Company recognizes other income related to the amortization of deferred income associated with sanofi’s $350 million payment to the Company for their acquisition of an interest in the irbesartan license for the U.S. upon formation of the alliance. Deferred income will continue to be amortized through 2012, which is the expected expiration of the license. Income attributed to certain supply activities and development and opt-out royalties with sanofi are also reflected net in other income.

 

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The following summarized financial information is reflected in the consolidated financial statements:

 

     Year Ended December 31,  
Dollars in Millions    2010      2009      2008  

Territory covering the Americas and Australia:

        

Net sales

   $ 7,464       $ 6,912       $ 6,296   

Discovery royalty expense

     1,348         1,199         1,061   

Noncontrolling interest – pre-tax

     2,074         1,717         1,444   

Profit distributions to sanofi

     2,093         1,717         1,444   

Territory covering Europe and Asia:

        

Equity in net income of affiliates

     325         558         632   

Profit distributions to the Company

     313         554         610   

Other:

        

Net sales in Europe comarketing countries and other

     378         517         597   

Other income – irbesartan license fee

     31         32         31   

Other income – supply activities and development and opt-out royalties

     3         41         71   

 

     December 31,  
Dollars in Millions    2010      2009  

Investment in affiliates – territory covering Europe and Asia

   $ 22       $ 10   

Deferred income – irbesartan license fee

     60         91   

The following is the summarized financial information for interests in the partnerships with sanofi for the territory covering Europe and Asia, which are not consolidated but are accounted for using the equity method:

 

     Year Ended December 31,  
Dollars in Millions    2010     2009      2008  

Net sales

   $ 1,879      $ 2,984       $ 3,478   

Cost of products sold

     1,047        1,510         1,740   
                         

Gross profit

     832        1,474         1,738   

Marketing, selling and administrative

     129        219         290   

Advertising and product promotion

     29        68         93   

Research and development

     16        61         96   

Other (income)/expense

     (1     —           (7
                         

Net income

   $ 659      $ 1,126       $ 1,266   
                         

Current assets

   $ 751      $ 1,305       $ 1,525   

Current liabilities

     751        1,305         1,525   

Cost of products sold includes discovery royalties of $307 million in 2010, $446 million in 2009 and $531 million in 2008, which are paid directly to sanofi. All other expenses are shared based on the applicable ownership percentages. Current assets and current liabilities include approximately $567 million in 2010, $1.0 billion in 2009 and $1.1 billion in 2008 related to receivables/payables attributed to the respective years, net cash distributions to the Company and sanofi as well as intercompany balances between partnerships within the territory. The remaining current assets and current liabilities consist of third-party trade receivables, inventories and amounts due to the Company and sanofi for the purchase of inventories, royalties and expense reimbursements.

Otsuka

The Company has a worldwide commercialization agreement with Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. (Otsuka), to codevelop and copromote with Otsuka, ABILIFY* (aripiprazole), for the treatment of schizophrenia, bipolar mania disorder and major depressive disorder, except in Japan, China, Taiwan, North Korea, South Korea, the Philippines, Thailand, Indonesia, Pakistan and Egypt. Under the terms of the agreement, the Company purchases the product from Otsuka and performs finish manufacturing for sale to third-party customers by the Company or Otsuka. The product is currently copromoted with Otsuka in the U.S., Canada, United Kingdom (UK), Germany, France and Spain. In the U.S., Germany, France and Spain, where the product is invoiced to third-party customers by the Company on behalf of Otsuka, the Company recognizes alliance revenue for its contractual share of third-party net sales, which was reduced in the U.S. starting January 1, 2010 from 65% to 58% for 2010. The Company continues to receive 65% of third-party net sales in France, Germany and Spain with no expense reimbursement. Beginning on January 1, 2011, the Company will invoice third-party customers in the UK on behalf of Otsuka, and the Company will receive 65% of net sales with no expense reimbursement. The Company recognizes this alliance revenue when ABILIFY* is shipped and all risks and rewards of ownership have transferred to third-party customers. In certain countries where the Company is presently the exclusive distributor for the product or has an exclusive right to sell ABILIFY*, the Company recognizes 100% of the net sales and related cost of products sold and expenses.

 

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In April 2009, the Company and Otsuka agreed to extend the U.S. portion of the commercialization and manufacturing agreement until the expected loss of product exclusivity in April 2015. Under the terms of the agreement, the Company paid Otsuka $400 million, which is amortized as a reduction of net sales through the extension period. The unamortized balance is included in other assets. Beginning on January 1, 2011, the share of ABILIFY* U.S. net sales that the Company recognizes changed from 58% to 53.5% and will be further reduced to 51.5% on January 1, 2012. During this period, Otsuka will be responsible for 30% of the U.S. expenses related to the commercialization of ABILIFY*. Reimbursements are netted principally in advertising and product promotion and selling, general and administrative expenses.

Beginning January 1, 2013, and through the expected loss of U.S. exclusivity in April 2015, including an expected six month pediatric extension, the Company will receive the following percentages of U.S. annual net sales:

 

     Share as a% of U.S. Net
Sales
 

$0 to $2.7 billion

     50

$2.7 billion to $3.2 billion

     20

$3.2 billion to $3.7 billion

     7

$3.7 billion to $4.0 billion

     2

$4.0 billion to $4.2 billion

     1

In excess of $4.2 billion

     20

During this period, Otsuka will be responsible for 50% of all U.S. expenses related to the commercialization of ABILIFY*.

In addition, the Company and Otsuka announced that they have entered into an oncology collaboration for SPRYCEL (dasatinib) and IXEMPRA (ixabepilone), which includes the U.S., Japan and European Union (EU) markets (the Oncology Territory). Beginning in 2010 through 2020, the collaboration fees the Company will pay to Otsuka annually are the following percentages of net sales of SPRYCEL and IXEMPRA in the Oncology Territory:

 

     % of Net Sales  
     2010 - 2012     2013 - 2020  

$0 to $400 million

     30     65

$400 million to $600 million

     5     12

$600 million to $800 million

     3     3

$800 million to $1.0 billion

     2     2

In excess of $1.0 billion

     1     1

During these periods, Otsuka will contribute (i) 20% of the first $175 million of certain commercial operational expenses relating to the oncology products, and (ii) 1% of such commercial operational expenses relating to the products in the territory in excess of $175 million. Starting in 2011, Otsuka will have the right to copromote SPRYCEL with the Company in the U.S. and Japan and in 2012, in the top five EU markets.

The U.S. extension and the oncology collaboration include a change-of-control provision in the case of an acquisition of the Company. If the acquiring company does not have a competing product to ABILIFY*, then the new company will assume the ABILIFY* agreement (as amended) and the oncology collaboration as it exists today. If the acquiring company has a product that competes with ABILIFY*, Otsuka can elect to request the acquiring company to choose whether to divest ABILIFY* or the competing product. In the scenario where ABILIFY* is divested, Otsuka would be obligated to acquire the Company’s rights under the ABILIFY* agreement (as amended). The agreements also provide that in the event of a generic competitor to ABILIFY* after January 1, 2010, the Company has the option of terminating the ABILIFY* April 2009 amendment (with the agreement as previously amended remaining in force). If the Company were to exercise such option then either (i) the Company would receive a payment from Otsuka according to a pre-determined schedule and the oncology collaboration would terminate at the same time or (ii) the oncology collaboration would continue for a truncated period according to a pre-determined schedule.

For the EU, the agreement remained unchanged and will expire in June 2014. In other countries where the Company has the exclusive right to sell ABILIFY*, the agreement expires on the later of the 10th anniversary of the first commercial sale in such country or expiration of the applicable patent in such country.

In addition to the $400 million extension payment, total milestone payments made to Otsuka under the agreement through December 2010 were $217 million, of which $157 million was expensed as IPRD in 1999. The remaining $60 million was capitalized in other intangible assets and is amortized in cost of products sold over the remaining life of the agreement in the U.S.

 

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The following summarized financial information related to this alliance is reflected in the consolidated financial statements:

 

     Year Ended December 31,  
Dollars in Millions    2010     2009     2008  

ABILIFY* net sales, including amortization of extension payment

   $   2,565      $   2,592      $   2,153   

Oncology Products collaboration fees

     128                 

Otsuka’s reimbursement – operating expense

     (101              

Amortization expense – extension payment

     (66     (49       

Amortization expense – upfront licensing and milestone payments

     6        6        6   

 

     December 31,  
Dollars in Millions    2010      2009  

Other assets – extension payment

   $   285       $   351   

Other intangible assets – upfront licensing and milestone payments

     11         17   

In January 2007, the Company granted Otsuka exclusive rights in Japan to develop and commercialize ONGLYZA. The Company expects to receive milestone payments based on certain regulatory events, as well as sales-based payments following regulatory approval of ONGLYZA in Japan, and retained rights to copromote ONGLYZA with Otsuka in Japan. Otsuka is responsible for all development costs in Japan.

Lilly

The Company has an Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor (EGFR) commercialization agreement with Eli Lilly and Company (Lilly) through Lilly’s November 2008 acquisition of ImClone Systems Incorporated (ImClone) for the codevelopment and promotion of ERBITUX* (cetuximab) and necitumumab (IMC-11F8) in the U.S., which expires as to ERBITUX* in September 2018. The Company also has codevelopment and copromotion rights to both products in Canada and Japan. ERBITUX* is indicated for use in the treatment of patients with metastatic colorectal cancer and for use in the treatment of squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck. Under the EGFR agreement, with respect to ERBITUX* sales in North America, Lilly receives a distribution fee based on a flat rate of 39% of net sales in North America plus reimbursement of certain royalties paid by Lilly, which is included in cost of products sold.

In October 2007, the Company and ImClone amended their codevelopment agreement with Merck KGaA (Merck) to provide for cocommercialization of ERBITUX* in Japan. The rights under this agreement expire in 2032; however, Lilly has the ability to terminate the agreement after 2018 if it determines that it is commercially unreasonable for Lilly to continue. ERBITUX* received marketing approval in Japan in July 2008 for the use of ERBITUX* in treating patients with advanced or recurrent colorectal cancer. The Company receives 50% of the pre-tax profit from Merck sales of ERBITUX* in Japan which is further shared equally with Lilly. The Company’s share of profits from commercialization in Japan is included in other income.

The Company is amortizing $500 million of previously capitalized milestone payments that was accounted for as a license acquisition through 2018, the remaining term of the agreement. The amortization is classified in costs of products sold.

Upon execution of the initial commercialization agreement, the Company acquired an ownership interest in ImClone which had been accounted for under the equity method. The Company sold its shares of ImClone for approximately $1,007 million and recognized a pre-tax gain of $895 million in November 2008.

In January 2010, the Company and Lilly restructured the EGFR commercialization agreement described above between the Company and ImClone as it relates to necitumumab, a novel targeted cancer therapy currently in Phase III development for non-small cell lung cancer. As restructured, both companies will share in the cost of developing and potentially commercializing necitumumab in the U.S., Canada and Japan. Lilly maintains exclusive rights to necitumumab in all other markets. The Company will fund 55% of development costs for studies that will be used only in the U.S. and will fund 27.5% for global studies. The Company will pay $250 million to Lilly as a milestone payment upon first approval in the U.S. In the U.S. and Canada, the Company will recognize all sales and will receive 55% of the profits (and bear 55% of the losses) for necitumumab. Lilly will provide 50% of the selling effort and the parties will, in general, equally participate in other commercialization efforts. In Japan, the Company and Lilly will share commercial costs and profits evenly. The agreement as it relates to necitumumab continues beyond patent expiration until both parties agree to terminate. It may be terminated at any time by the Company with 12 months advance notice (18 months if prior to launch), by either party for uncured material breach by the other or if both parties agree to terminate. Lilly will manufacture the bulk requirements and we will assume responsibility for fill/finish of necitumumab beginning in 2011.

 

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The following summarized financial information related to this alliance is reflected in the consolidated financial statements:

 

     Year Ended December 31,  
Dollars in Millions    2010      2009      2008  

Net sales

   $ 662       $ 683       $ 749   

Distribution fees and royalty reimbursements

     275         279         307   

Amortization expense – milestone payments

     37         37         37   

Equity in net income of affiliates

                     (5

Other income – Japan commercialization fee

     39         28         3   

 

     December 31,  
Dollars in Millions    2010      2009  

Other intangible assets – upfront licensing and milestone payments

   $ 286       $ 323   

Gilead

The Company and Gilead Sciences, Inc. (Gilead) have a joint venture to develop and commercialize ATRIPLA* (efavirenz 600 mg/ emtricitabine 200 mg/ tenofovir disoproxil fumarate 300 mg), a once-daily single tablet three-drug regimen combining the Company’s SUSTIVA (efavirenz) and Gilead’s TRUVADA* (emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate), in the U.S., Canada and Europe. The Company accounts for its participation in the U.S. joint venture under the equity method of accounting and recognizes its share of the joint venture results in equity in net income of affiliates in the consolidated statements of earnings.

In the U.S., Canada and most European countries, the Company records revenue for the bulk efavirenz component of ATRIPLA* upon sales of that product to third-party customers. Revenue for the efavirenz component is determined by applying a percentage to ATRIPLA* revenue to approximate revenue for the SUSTIVA brand. In a limited number of EU countries, the Company recognizes revenue for ATRIPLA* since the product is purchased from Gilead and then distributed to third-party customers.

The following summarized financial information related to this alliance is reflected in the consolidated financial statements:

 

     Year Ended December 31,  
Dollars in Millions    2010     2009     2008  

Net sales

   $ 1,053      $ 869      $ 582   

Equity in net loss of affiliates

     (12     (10     (9

AstraZeneca

The Company maintains two worldwide codevelopment and cocommercialization agreements with AstraZeneca PLC (AstraZeneca). The first is for the worldwide (excluding Japan) codevelopment and cocommercialization of ONGLYZA (saxagliptin), a DPP-IV inhibitor (Saxagliptin Agreement). The second is for the worldwide (including Japan) codevelopment and cocommercialization of dapagliflozin, a sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitor (SGLT2 Agreement). Both compounds are being studied for the treatment of diabetes and were discovered by the Company. KOMBIGLYZE was codeveloped with AstraZeneca under the Saxagliptin Agreement. Under each agreement, the two companies will jointly develop the clinical and marketing strategy and share commercialization expenses and profits and losses equally on a global basis (excluding, in the case of saxagliptin, Japan), and the Company will manufacture both products. The companies will cocommercialize dapagliflozin in Japan and share profits and losses equally. Under each agreement, the Company has the option to decline involvement in cocommercialization in a given country and instead receive a royalty. Royalty percentage rates if the Company opts-out of cocommercialization agreements are tiered based on net sales.

On July 31, 2009, the FDA approved ONGLYZA as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve blood sugar (glycemic) control in adults for the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus and in August 2009, the Company and AstraZeneca launched ONGLYZA in the U.S. On October 1, 2009, ONGLYZA received a Marketing Authorization for use in the EU to treat adults with type 2 diabetes in combination with either metformin, a sulfonylurea or a thiazolidinedione, when any of these agents alone, with diet and exercise, do not provide adequate glycemic control. In December 2010, the FDA approved KOMBIGLYZE, saxagliptin and metformin combination therapy, for the treatment of type 2 diabetes in adults.

The Company received from AstraZeneca a total of $300 million in upfront licensing and milestone payments related to the Saxagliptin Agreement and $50 million in upfront licensing payments related to the SGLT2 Agreement as of December 31, 2010, including $50 million received during 2010. These payments are deferred and are being amortized over the useful life of the products into other income. Additional milestone payments are expected to be received by the Company upon the successful achievement of various development and regulatory events, as well as sales-based milestones. Under the Saxagliptin Agreement, the Company could

 

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receive up to an additional $50 million if the remaining development and regulatory milestone for saxagliptin is met and up to an additional $300 million if all sales-based milestones for saxagliptin are met. Under the SGLT2 Agreement, the Company could receive up to an additional $350 million if all development and regulatory milestones for dapagliflozin are met and up to an additional $390 million if all sales-based milestones for dapagliflozin are met.

Under each agreement, the Company and AstraZeneca also share in development and commercialization costs. The majority of development costs under the initial development plans were paid by AstraZeneca (with AstraZeneca bearing all the costs of the initial agreed upon development plan for dapagliflozin in Japan). Additional development costs will be shared equally. The net reimbursements to the Company for development costs related to saxagliptin and dapagliflozin are netted in research and development.

The following summarized financial information related to this alliance is reflected in the consolidated financial statements:

 

     Year Ended December 31,  
Dollars in Millions    2010      2009     2008  

Net sales

   $   158       $   24      $   

Amortization income – upfront licensing and milestone payments

     28         16        9   

Research and development reimbursements to/(from) AstraZeneca

     19         (38     (139

 

     December 31,  
Dollars in Millions    2010      2009  

Deferred income – upfront licensing and milestone payments

   $   290       $   268   

Pfizer

The Company and Pfizer Inc. (Pfizer) maintain a worldwide codevelopment and cocommercialization agreement for ELIQUIS* (apixaban), an anticoagulant discovered by the Company being studied for the prevention and treatment of a broad range of venous and arterial thrombotic conditions.

The Company received $314 million in upfront licensing payments during 2007. In addition, the Company received a $150 million milestone payment in April 2009 for the commencement of Phase III clinical trials for prevention of major adverse cardiovascular events in acute coronary syndrome and a $10 million milestone in 2010 for the filing of the marketing authorization application in the EU. These payments are deferred and amortized over the useful life of the products into other income. Pfizer will fund 60% of all development costs under the initial development plan effective January 1, 2007 going forward, and the Company will fund 40%. The net reimbursements to the Company for ELIQUIS* development costs are netted in research and development. The Company may also receive additional payments from Pfizer of up to an additional $620 million based on achieving development and regulatory milestones. The companies will jointly develop the clinical and marketing strategy, will share commercialization expenses and profits and losses equally on a global basis, and will manufacture product under this arrangement.

The following summarized financial information related to this alliance is reflected in the consolidated financial statements:

 

     Year Ended December 31,  
Dollars in Millions    2010     2009     2008  

Amortization income – upfront licensing and milestone payments

   $ 31      $ 28      $ 20   

Research and development reimbursements from Pfizer

     (190     (190     (159

 

     December 31,  
Dollars in Millions    2010      2009  

Deferred income – upfront licensing and milestone payments

   $   382       $   404   

Exelixis

In October 2010, the Company entered into two metabolic collaboration agreements with Exelixis, Inc., one for license of Exelixis’ small-molecule TGR5 agonist program including backups (the TGR5 Agreement) and the second to collaborate, discover, optimize and characterize small-molecule ROR antagonists (the ROR Agreement). The Company paid Exelixis an initial payment of $40 million, which was expensed in research and development, and could pay additional development and approval milestones of up to $250 million on the TGR5 Agreement and $255 million on the ROR Agreement. Exelixis is also eligible to receive up to an additional $150 million in sales–based milestones from each of the TGR5 and ROR programs, and royalties on net sales of products from each of the TGR5 and ROR programs. The Company received an exclusive worldwide license to develop and commercialize small molecule TGR5 agonists and ROR antagonists. Under the TGR5 agreement, the Company will have sole responsibility for research, development, manufacturing and commercialization. Under the ROR agreement, the Company is collaborating with Exelixis on ROR antagonist programs up to a pre-clinical transition point and then the Company will have sole responsibility for the further research, development, manufacture, and commercialization of any resulting products.

 

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In December 2008, the Company and Exelixis entered into a global codevelopment and cocommercialization arrangement for XL-184 (a MET/VEG/RET inhibitor), an oral anti-cancer compound, and a license for XL-281 with utility in RAS and RAF mutant tumors under development by Exelixis. Under the terms of the arrangement, the Company paid Exelixis $195 million in 2008 upon execution of the agreement and paid an additional $45 million in 2009, all of which was expensed as research and development in 2008. In June 2010, the Company terminated its development collaboration with Exelixis for XL-184 with all rights returning to Exelixis resulting in a $17 million termination fee which was expensed in research and development. The Company could pay Exelixis development and regulatory milestones of up to $315 million and up to an additional $150 million of sales-based milestones related to XL-281.

In addition, the Company and Exelixis have a history of collaborations to identify, develop and promote oncology targets. In January 2007, the Company and Exelixis entered into an oncology collaboration and license agreement under which Exelixis is pursing the development of three small molecule INDs for codevelopment and copromotion. Under the terms of this agreement, we paid Exelixis $100 million of upfront licensing and milestone payments to date. Pursuant to an amendment to the agreement that was executed in October 2010, Exelixis has opted-out of further codevelopment of XL-139, and the Company made a payment to Exelixis in the amount of $20 million which was expensed in research and development. As a result, the Company has received an exclusive worldwide license to develop and commercialize XL-139 and will have sole responsibility for the further development, manufacture, and commercialization of the compound. If successful, we will pay Exelixis development and regulatory milestones up to $170 million and up to an additional $90 million of sales-based milestones, as well as royalties. Royalty percentage rates are tiered based on net sales.

At December 31, 2010, the Company held an equity investment in Exelixis which represented less than 1% of their outstanding shares.

Alder

In November 2009, the Company and Alder Biopharmaceuticals, Inc. (Alder) entered into a global agreement for the development and commercialization of ALD518, a novel biologic that has completed Phase IIa development for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. Under the terms of the arrangement, Alder granted the Company worldwide exclusive rights to develop and commercialize ALD518 for all potential indications except cancer, for which Alder retains rights and has granted the Company an option to codevelop and have exclusive rights to cocommercialize outside the United States. The Company paid Alder an $85 million upfront licensing payment in 2009, which was expensed as research and development. In addition, the Company could pay up to $764 million of development-based and regulatory-based milestone payments, potential sales-based milestones which under certain circumstances may exceed $200 million, and royalties on net sales. If the Company chooses the option to pursue cancer indications, then the Company could pay up to an additional $185 million of development-based and regulatory-based milestone payments, the aforementioned sales-based milestones and royalties on net sales. Royalty percentage rates are tiered based on net sales.

Note 3. BUSINESS SEGMENT INFORMATION

The Company operates in one BioPharmaceuticals segment which is engaged in the discovery, development, licensing, manufacturing, marketing, distribution and sale of innovative medicines that help patients prevail over serious diseases. A global research and development organization and a global supply chain organization are utilized and responsible for the development and delivery of products to the market. Products are distributed and sold through five regional organizations that serve the United States; Europe; Latin America, Middle East and Africa; Japan, Asia Pacific and Canada; and Emerging Markets. The business is also supported by global corporate staff functions. The segment information presented below is consistent with the financial information regularly reviewed by the chief operating decision maker for purposes of evaluating performance, allocating resources, setting incentive compensation targets, and planning and forecasting future periods.

Products are sold principally to wholesalers, and to a lesser extent, directly to distributors, retailers, hospitals, clinics, government agencies and pharmacies. Gross sales to the three largest pharmaceutical wholesalers in the U.S. as a percentage of total gross sales were as follows:

 

     2010     2009     2008  

McKesson Corporation

     24     25     24

Cardinal Health, Inc.

     21     20     19

AmerisourceBergen Corporation

     16     15     14

 

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Selected geographic area information was as follows:

 

     Net Sales      Property, Plant  and
Equipment
 
Dollars in Millions    2010      2009      2008      2010      2009  

United States

   $ 12,613       $ 11,867       $ 10,565       $ 3,119       $ 3,214   

Europe

     3,448         3,625         3,750         922         1,169   

Japan, Asia Pacific and Canada

     1,651         1,522         1,519         20         20   

Latin America, Middle East and Africa

     856         843         1,047         557         594   

Emerging Markets

     804         753         725         46         58   

Other

     112         198         109                   
                                            

Total

   $   19,484       $   18,808       $   17,715       $   4,664       $   5,055   
                                            

Net sales of key products were as follows:

 

     Year Ended December 31,  
Dollars in Millions    2010      2009      2008  

PLAVIX*

   $ 6,666       $ 6,146       $ 5,603   

AVAPRO*/AVALIDE*

     1,176         1,283         1,290   

ABILIFY*

     2,565         2,592         2,153   

REYATAZ

     1,479         1,401         1,292   

SUSTIVA Franchise (total revenue)

     1,368         1,277         1,149   

BARACLUDE

     931         734         541   

ERBITUX*

     662         683         749   

SPRYCEL

     576         421         310   

IXEMPRA

     117         109         101   

ORENCIA

     733         602         441   

ONGLYZA/KOMBIGLYZE

     158         24           

Mature Products and All Other

     3,053         3,536         4,086   
                          

Total

   $   19,484       $   18,808       $   17,715   
                          

Capital expenditures and depreciation of property, plant and equipment within the BioPharmaceuticals segment were as follows:

 

     Year Ended December 31,  
Dollars in Millions    2010      2009      2008  

Capital expenditures

   $   424       $   634       $   686   

Depreciation

     380         346         361   

Segment income excludes the impact of significant items not indicative of current operating performance or ongoing results, and earnings attributed to sanofi and other noncontrolling interest. The reconciliation to earnings from continuing operations before income taxes was as follows:

 

     Year Ended December 31,  
Dollars in Millions    2010     2009     2008  

BioPharmaceuticals segment income

   $ 4,642      $ 4,492      $ 3,538   

Reconciling items:

      

Downsizing and streamlining of worldwide operations

     (113     (122     (186

Impairment and loss on sale of manufacturing operations

     (236              

Accelerated depreciation, asset impairment and other shutdown costs

     (113     (129     (281

Process standardization implementation costs

     (35     (110     (109

Gain on sale of product lines, businesses and assets

            360        159   

Litigation recovery/(charges)

     19        (132     (33

Upfront licensing, milestone and other payments

     (132     (347     (348

Acquired in-process research and development

                   (32

ARS impairment and loss on sale

                   (324

Gain on sale of ImClone shares

                   895   

BMS Foundation funding initiative

            (100       

Other

     (55     (53     36   

Noncontrolling interest

     2,094        1,743        1,461   
                        

Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes

   $   6,071      $   5,602      $   4,776   
                        

 

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Note 4. RESTRUCTURING

The productivity transformation initiative (PTI) was designed to fundamentally change the way the business is run to meet the challenges of a changing business environment and to take advantage of the diverse opportunities in the marketplace as the transformation into a next-generation biopharmaceutical company continues. In addition to the PTI, a strategic process designed to achieve a culture of continuous improvement to enhance efficiency, effectiveness and competitiveness and to continue to improve the cost base has been implemented.

The following PTI, restructuring and other charges were recognized:

 

     Year Ended December 31,  
Dollars in Millions    2010      2009     2008  

Employee termination benefits

   $ 102       $ 128      $ 171   

Other exit costs

     11         8        44   
                         

Provision for restructuring, net

     113         136        215   

Impairment and loss on sale of manufacturing operations

     236                  

Accelerated depreciation, asset impairment and other shutdown costs

     113         115        261   

Pension curtailment and settlement charges

     18         36        17   

Process standardization implementation costs

     35         110        109   
                         

Total cost

     515         397        602   

Gain on sale of product lines, businesses and assets

             (360     (162
                         

Net charges

   $ 515       $ 37      $ 440   
                         

Most of the accelerated depreciation, asset impairment charges and other shutdown costs were included in cost of products sold and primarily relate to the rationalization of the manufacturing network in the BioPharmaceuticals segment. These assets continue to be depreciated through the cease use date of the facility. The remaining charges were primarily attributed to process standardization activities or attributed to pension plan curtailment charges both of which are recognized as incurred.

Restructuring charges included termination benefits for workforce reductions of manufacturing, selling, administrative, and research and development personnel across all geographic regions of approximately 995 in 2010, 1,350 in 2009 and 2,370 in 2008.

The following table represents the activity of employee termination and other exit cost liabilities:

 

     Year Ended December 31,  
Dollars in Millions    2010     2009     2008  

Liability at beginning of year

   $ 173      $ 209      $ 167   
                        

Charges

     121        158        214   

Change in estimates

     (8     (22     1   
                        

Provision for restructuring, net

     113        136        215   

Foreign currency translation

     (5              

Charges in discontinued operations

            15        3   

Spending

     (155     (182     (174

Mead Johnson split-off

            (5       

ConvaTec divestiture

                   (2
                        

Liability at end of year

   $ 126      $ 173      $ 209   
                        

In connection with the continued optimization of the manufacturing network, the operations in Latina, Italy were sold to International Chemical Investors, SE (ICI) on May 31, 2010 resulting in a $218 million loss. The loss consisted of a $200 million impairment charge recorded in 2010 attributed to the write-down of assets to fair value less cost of sale when the assets met the held for sale criteria and $18 million of other working capital adjustments and transaction related fees. An €18 million ($22 million) 6% subordinated promissory note payable in installments by May 2017 was received as consideration. Additional charges may be required pertaining to the Company’s obligation to fund a portion of ICI’s future restructuring costs up to €19 million ($23 million).

As part of the transaction, a one year supply agreement was entered into with ICI in which the Company will be the non-exclusive supplier of certain products to ICI. Also, a three year tolling and manufacturing agreement, which can be extended for an additional two years, was entered into with ICI in which the Company will supply certain raw material products to be processed and finished at the Latina facility and then distributed by the Company in various markets.

 

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Note 5. ACQUISITIONS

ZymoGenetics, Inc. Acquisition

On October 12, 2010, BMS acquired 100% of the outstanding shares of common stock of ZymoGenetics, Inc. (ZymoGenetics) in October 2010 for an aggregate purchase price of approximately $885 million. Acquisition related costs were $10 million and classified as other (income)/expense. ZymoGenetics is focused on developing and commercializing therapeutic protein-based products for the treatment of human diseases. The companies collaborated on the development of pegylated-interferon lambda, a novel interferon currently in Phase IIb development for the treatment of Hepatitis C infection. The acquisition provides the Company with full rights to develop and commercialize pegylated-interferon lambda and also brings proven capabilities with therapeutic proteins and revenue from RECOTHROM, an FDA approved specialty surgical biologic. Goodwill generated from the acquisition was primarily attributed to full ownership rights to pegylated-interferon lambda. Goodwill, IPRD and all other intangible assets valued in this acquisition are non-deductible for tax purposes.

The purchase price allocation is as follows:

 

      Dollars in Millions  

Purchase price:

  

Cash

   $ 885   

Identifiable net assets:

  

Cash

     56   

Marketable securities

     91   

Inventory(1)

     98   

Other current and long-term assets

     29   

In-process research and development(2)

     448   

Intangible assets – Technology(3)

     230   

Deferred income taxes

     9   

Other current and long-term liabilities

     (91
        

Total identifiable net assets

     870   
        

Goodwill

   $ 15   
        

 

(1) Includes $63 million recorded in other long term assets as inventory that is expected to be utilized in excess of one year.
(2) Includes $310 million related to pegylated-interferon lambda.
(3) Attributed to RECOTHROM which is amortized over 10 years.

The results of ZymoGenetics operations were included in the accompanying consolidated financial statements from October 8, 2010. Pro forma supplemental financial information is not provided as the impact of the acquisition was not material to operating results.

Medarex, Inc. Acquisition

On September 1, 2009, the Company acquired, by means of a tender offer and second-step merger, 100% of the remaining outstanding shares (and stock equivalents) of Medarex not already owned for a total purchase price of $2,331 million. Acquisition costs were $11 million and classified as other (income)/expense. Medarex is focused on the discovery, development and commercialization of fully human antibody-based therapeutic products to address major unmet healthcare needs in the areas of oncology, inflammation, autoimmune disorders and infectious diseases. As a result of the acquisition, the full rights over YERVOY (ipilimumab), currently in Phase III development, were received that increases the biologics development pipeline creating a more balanced portfolio of both small molecules and biologics. Goodwill generated from this acquisition was primarily attributed to the more balanced portfolio associated with the BioPharma model and potential to optimize the existing YERVOY programs. Goodwill, IPRD and all other intangible assets valued in this acquisition are non-deductible for tax purposes.

 

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The purchase price allocation is as follows:

 

      Dollars in Millions  

Purchase price:

  

Cash

   $ 2,285   

Fair value of the Company’s equity in Medarex held prior to acquisition(1)

     46   
        

Total

     2,331   
        

Identifiable net assets:

  

Cash

     53   

Marketable securities

     269   

Other current and long-term assets(2)

     127   

In-process research and development(3)

     1,475   

Intangible assets - Technology(4)

     120   

Intangible assets - Licenses(5)

     315   

Short-term borrowings

     (92

Other current and long-term liabilities

     (92

Deferred income taxes

     (352
        

Total identifiable net assets

     1,823   
        

Goodwill

   $ 508   
        

 

(1) Other income of approximately $21 million was recognized from the remeasurement to fair value of the equity interest in Medarex held at the acquisition date.
(2) Includes a 5.1% ownership interest in Genmab ($64 million) and an 18.7% ownership in Celldex Therapeutics, Inc. ($17 million), which have been subsequently sold as of December 31, 2009 for a loss of $33 million.
(3) Includes approximately $1.0 billion related to YERVOY.
(4) Amortized over 10 years.
(5) Amortized over 13 years.

The results of Medarex operations were included in the accompanying consolidated financial statements from August 27, 2009. Pro forma supplemental financial information is not provided as the impact of the acquisition was not material to operating results.

Kosan Biosciences, Inc. Acquisition

In June 2008, the Company completed the acquisition of Kosan Biosciences, Inc. (Kosan), a cancer therapeutics company with a library of novel compounds, including Hsp90 inhibitors for cancer and microtubule stabilizers, which may have additional potential in neurodegenerative diseases, for a net purchase price of approximately $191 million. The transaction was accounted for under the purchase method of accounting. The purchase price was allocated to acquired-in-process research and development of $32 million, other net assets of $32 million and goodwill of $127 million.

Note 6. MEAD JOHNSON NUTRITION COMPANY INITIAL PUBLIC OFFERING

In February 2009, Mead Johnson completed an initial public offering (IPO), in which it sold 34.5 million shares of its Class A common stock at $24 per share. Net proceeds of $782 million, after deducting $46 million of underwriting discounts, commissions and offering expenses, were allocated to noncontrolling interest and capital in excess of par value of stock.

Upon completion of the IPO, 42.3 million shares of Mead Johnson Class A common stock and 127.7 million shares of Mead Johnson Class B common stock were held by the Company, representing an 83.1% interest in Mead Johnson and 97.5% of the combined voting power of the outstanding common stock. The rights of the holders of the shares of Class A common stock and Class B common stock were identical, except with regard to voting and conversion. Each share of Class A common stock was entitled to one vote per share. Each share of Class B common stock was entitled to ten votes per share and was convertible at any time at the election of the holder into one share of Class A common stock. The Class B common stock automatically converted into shares of Class A common stock.

Various agreements related to the separation of Mead Johnson were entered into, including a separation agreement, a transitional services agreement, a tax matters agreement, a registration rights agreement and an employee matters agreement.

 

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Note 7. DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS

Mead Johnson Nutrition Company Split-off

The split-off of the remaining interest in Mead Johnson was completed on December 23, 2009. The split-off was effected through the exchange offer of previously held 170 million shares of Mead Johnson, after converting its Class B common stock to Class A common stock, for 269 million outstanding shares of the Company’s stock resulting in a pre-tax gain of $7,275 million, $7,157 million net of taxes.

The shares received in connection with the exchange were valued using the closing price on December 23, 2009 of $25.70 and reflected as treasury stock. The gain on the exchange was determined using the sum of the fair value of the shares received plus the net deficit of Mead Johnson attributable to the Company less taxes and other direct expenses related to the transaction, including a tax reserve of $244 million which was established.

ConvaTec Disposition

In August 2008, the divestiture of the ConvaTec business to Cidron Healthcare Limited, an affiliate of Nordic Capital Fund VII and Avista Capital Partners L.P. (Avista), was completed for a gross purchase price of $4,050 million, resulting in a pre-tax gain of $3,387 million, $2,022 million net of taxes.

Medical Imaging Disposition

In January 2008, the divestiture of Bristol-Myers Squibb Medical Imaging (Medical Imaging) to Avista was completed for a gross purchase price of approximately $525 million, resulting in a pre-tax gain of $25 million and an after-tax loss of $43 million.

Transitional Relationships with Discontinued Operations

Subsequent to the respective dispositions, cash flows and income associated with the Mead Johnson, ConvaTec and the Medical Imaging businesses continued to be generated relating to activities that are transitional in nature, result from agreements that are intended to facilitate the orderly transfer of business operations and include, among others, services for accounting, customer service, distribution and manufacturing. Such activities related to the ConvaTec and Medical Imaging businesses were completed at December 31, 2010. The amended Mead Johnson agreement expires in September 2012. The income generated from these transitional activities is included in other (income)/expense and is not expected to be material to the future results of operations or cash flows.

 

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The following summarized financial information related to the Mead Johnson, ConvaTec and Medical Imaging businesses are segregated from continuing operations and reported as discontinued operations through the date of disposition.

 

     Year Ended December 31,  
Dollars in Millions    2009     2008  

Net sales:

    

Mead Johnson

   $ 2,826      $ 2,882   

ConvaTec

            735   

Medical Imaging

            34   
                

Net sales

   $ 2,826      $ 3,651   
                

Earnings before income taxes:

    

Mead Johnson

   $ 674      $ 696   

ConvaTec

            175   

Medical Imaging

            2   
                

Earnings before income taxes

     674        873   

Provision for income taxes

     (389     (295
                

Earnings, net of taxes

     285        578   
                

Gain on disposal:

    

Mead Johnson

     7,275          

ConvaTec

            3,387   

Medical Imaging

            25   
                

Gain on disposal

     7,275        3,412   

Provision for income taxes

     (118     (1,433
                

Gain on disposal, net of taxes

     7,157        1,979   
                

Net earnings from discontinued operations

     7,442        2,557   

Less net earnings from discontinued operations attributable to noncontrolling interest

     (69     (7
                

Net earnings from discontinued operations attributable to Bristol-Myers Squibb Company

   $ 7,373      $ 2,550   
                

 

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Note 8. EARNINGS PER SHARE

 

     Year Ended December 31,  
Amounts in Millions, Except Per Share Data    2010     2009     2008  

Basic EPS Calculation:

      

Income from Continuing Operations Attributable to BMS

   $ 3,102      $ 3,239      $ 2,697   

Earnings attributable to unvested restricted shares

     (12     (18     (13
                        

Income from Continuing Operations Attributable to BMS common shareholders

     3,090        3,221        2,684   

Net Earnings from Discontinued Operations Attributable to BMS(1)

            7,331        2,537   
                        

EPS Numerator – Basic

   $ 3,090      $ 10,552      $ 5,221   
                        

EPS Denominator – Basic:

      

Average Common Shares Outstanding

     1,713        1,974        1,977   
                        

EPS – Basic:

      

Continuing Operations

   $ 1.80      $ 1.63      $ 1.36   

Discontinued Operations

            3.72        1.28   
                        

Net Earnings

   $ 1.80      $ 5.35      $ 2.64   
                        

EPS Numerator – Diluted:

      

Income from Continuing Operations Attributable to BMS

   $ 3,102      $ 3,239      $ 2,697   

Earnings attributable to unvested restricted shares

     (12     (17     3   
                        

Income from Continuing Operations Attributable to BMS common shareholders

     3,090        3,222        2,700   

Net Earnings from Discontinued Operations Attributable to BMS(1)

            7,331        2,537   
                        

EPS Numerator – Diluted

   $ 3,090      $ 10,553      $ 5,237   
                        

EPS Denominator – Diluted:

      

Average Common Shares Outstanding

     1,713        1,974        1,977   

Contingently convertible debt common stock equivalents

     1        1        21   

Incremental shares attributable to share-based compensation plans

     13        3        1   
                        

Average Common Shares Outstanding and Common Share Equivalents

     1,727        1,978        1,999   
                        

EPS – Diluted:

      

Continuing Operations

   $ 1.79      $ 1.63      $ 1.35   

Discontinued Operations

            3.71        1.27   
                        

Net Earnings

   $ 1.79      $ 5.34      $ 2.62   
                        

(1)    Net Earnings of Discontinued Operations used for EPS Calculation:

      

Net Earnings from Discontinued Operations Attributable to BMS

   $      $ 7,373      $ 2,550   

Earnings attributable to unvested restricted shares

            (42     (13
                        

Net Earnings from Discontinued Operations Attributable to BMS used for EPS Calculation

   $      $ 7,331      $ 2,537   
                        

Anti-dilutive weighted-average equivalent shares:

      

Stock incentive plans

     51        117        139   
                        

Total anti-dilutive shares

     51        117        139   
                        

 

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Note 9. OTHER (INCOME)/EXPENSE

Other (income)/expense includes:

 

     Year Ended December 31,  
Dollars in Millions    2010     2009     2008  

Interest expense

   $ 145      $   184      $   310   

Interest income

     (75     (54     (130

Impairment and loss on sale of manufacturing operations

     236                 

Loss/(Gain) on debt repurchase

     6        (7     (57

Auction Rate Securities (ARS) impairment

                   305   

Net foreign exchange transaction (gains)/losses

     (6     2        (78

Gain on sale of product lines, businesses and assets

     (39     (360     (159

Acquisition related items

     10        (10       

Other income from alliance partners

     (136     (148     (141

Pension curtailment and settlement charges

     28        43        8   

Other

     (43     (31     (36
                        

Other (income)/expense

   $   126      $ (381   $ 22   
                        

Note 10. INCOME TAXES

The components of earnings from continuing operations before income taxes categorized based on the location of the taxing authorities were as follows:

 

     Year Ended December 31,  
Dollars in Millions    2010      2009      2008  

U.S.

   $   3,833       $   2,705       $   2,248   

Non-U.S.

     2,238         2,897         2,528   
                          

Total

   $ 6,071       $ 5,602       $ 4,776   
                          

The provision/(benefit) for income taxes attributable to continuing operations consisted of:

 

     Year Ended December 31,  
Dollars in Millions    2010     2009     2008  

Current:

      

U.S.

   $ 797      $ 410      $ 282   

Non-U.S.

     339        646        649   
                        

Total Current

     1,136        1,056        931   
                        

Deferred:

      

U.S.

     438        222        88   

Non-U.S.

     (16     (96     71   
                        

Total Deferred

     422        126        159   
                        

Total Provision

   $   1,558      $   1,182      $   1,090   
                        

Effective Tax Rate

The reconciliation of the effective tax rate to the U.S. statutory Federal income tax rate was:

 

     % of Earnings Before Income Taxes  
Dollars in Millions    2010     2009     2008  

Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes

   $ 6,071        $ 5,602        $ 4,776     
                              

U.S. statutory rate

     2,125        35.0     1,961        35.0     1,671        35.0

Tax effect of foreign subsidiaries’ earnings previously considered permanently reinvested offshore

     207        3.4                            

Foreign tax effect of certain operations in Ireland, Puerto Rico and Switzerland

     (694     (11.4 )%      (598     (10.7 )%      (586     (12.3 )% 

State and local taxes (net of valuation allowance)

     43        0.7     14        0.3     1        0.0

U.S. Federal, state and foreign contingent tax matters

     (131     (2.1 )%      (64     (1.1 )%      (40     (0.8 )% 

Acquired in-process research and development expense

                                 11        0.2

U.S. Federal research and development tax credit

     (61     (1.0 )%      (81     (1.4 )%      (84     (1.8 )% 

Impairment of financial instruments

                                 51        1.1

Foreign and other

     69        1.1     (50     (1.0 )%      66        1.4
                                                
   $   1,558        25.7   $   1,182        21.1   $   1,090        22.8
                                                

 

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The increase in the 2010 effective tax rate from 2009 was due to:

 

   

A $207 million charge recognized in the fourth quarter of 2010, which resulted primarily from additional U.S. taxable income from earnings of foreign subsidiaries previously considered to be permanently reinvested offshore;

 

   

A $30 million charge in 2010 from the completion of the 2009 U.S. tax return;

 

   

A $67 million benefit in 2009 from the completion of the 2008 U.S. tax return; and

 

   

An unfavorable earnings mix between high and low tax jurisdictions.

Partially offset by:

 

   

Certain favorable discrete tax adjustments of $131 million in 2010 compared to $64 million benefit in 2009, primarily resulting from the effective settlements of U.S. and international uncertain tax positions; and

 

   

An out-of-period tax adjustment of $59 million in 2010 related to previously unrecognized net deferred tax assets primarily attributed to deferred profits for financial reporting purposes related to certain alliances as of December 31, 2009 which is not material to any current or prior periods.

The decrease in the 2009 effective tax rate from 2008 was primarily due to:

 

   

Higher 2008 pre-tax income in the U.S., including the gain on the sale of ImClone shares;

 

   

An unfavorable earnings mix in 2008 in high tax jurisdictions;

 

   

An unfavorable 2008 tax impact related to IPRD and ARS impairment charges; and

 

   

An additional $67 million benefit in 2009 from the completion of the 2008 U.S. tax return.

Partially offset by:

 

   

A $91 million benefit in 2008 related to the final settlement of the 2002-2003 audit with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).

Deferred Taxes and Valuation Allowance

The components of current and non-current deferred income tax assets/(liabilities) were as follows:

 

     December 31,  
Dollars in Millions    2010     2009  

Foreign net operating loss carryforwards

   $ 1,600      $ 1,476   

Milestone payments and license fees

     557        597   

Deferred income

     554        366   

U.S. Federal net operating loss carryforwards

     351        253   

Pension and postretirement benefits

     348        582   

State net operating loss and credit carryforwards

     337        324   

Intercompany profit and other inventory items

     311        263   

U.S. Federal research and development tax credit carryforwards

     243        266   

Other foreign deferred tax assets

     167        159   

Share-based compensation

     131        110   

Legal settlements

     20        10   

Depreciation

     (52     (56

Repatriation of foreign earnings

     (21     (25

Acquired intangible assets

     (525     (248

Tax deductible goodwill

     (630     (580

U.S. Federal foreign tax credit carryforwards

            278   

Other

     299        224   
                
     3,690        3,999   

Valuation allowance

     (1,863     (1,791
                

Deferred tax assets

   $   1,827      $   2,208   
                

Recognized as:

    

Deferred income taxes – current

   $ 1,036      $ 611   

Deferred income taxes – non-current

     850        1,636   

U.S. and foreign income taxes payable – current

     (5     (8

Other liabilities – non-current

     (54     (31
                

Total

   $ 1,827      $ 2,208   
                

A valuation allowance against deferred tax assets is established when it is not more likely than not that the deferred tax assets will be realized. At December 31, 2010, a valuation allowance of $1,863 million was established for the following items: $1,493 million for foreign net operating loss

 

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and tax credit carryforwards, $356 million for state deferred tax assets including net operating loss and tax credit carryforwards, and $14 million for U.S. Federal net operating loss carryforwards. Changes in the valuation allowance were as follows:

 

     Year Ended December 31,  
Dollars in Millions    2010     2009     2008  

Balance at beginning of year

   $ 1,791      $ 1,795      $ 1,950   

Provision for valuation allowance

     92        17        9   

Release of valuation allowance/other

     (22     (74     (192

Other comprehensive income

     (6     (8     14   

Goodwill

     8        61        14   
                        

Balance at end of year

   $   1,863      $   1,791      $   1,795   
                        

The U.S. Federal net operating loss carryforwards were acquired as a result of the acquisitions of ZymoGenetics, Medarex, Kosan Biosciences, Inc. (Kosan) and Adnexus 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 research and development tax credit carryforwards expire in varying amounts beginning in 2018. The realization of the research and development tax credit carryforwards is dependent on generating sufficient domestic-sourced taxable income prior to their expiration. Although realization is not assured, management believes it is more likely than not that these deferred tax assets will be realized.

Income tax payments were $672 million in 2010, $885 million in 2009 and $636 million in 2008. The 2008 income tax payments are net of a $432 million cash refund related to a foreign tax credit carryback claim to 2000 and 2001. The current tax benefit realized upon the exercise of stock options is credited to capital in excess of par value of stock and was $8 million in 2010 and $5 million in 2009.

At December 31, 2010, U.S. taxes have not been provided on approximately $16.4 billion of undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries as these undistributed earnings have been invested or are expected to be permanently invested offshore. If, in the future, these earnings are repatriated to the U.S., or if such earnings are determined to be remitted in the foreseeable future, additional tax provisions would be required. Due to complexities in the tax laws and the assumptions that would have to be made, it is not practicable to estimate the amounts of income taxes that would have to be provided. The Company has favorable tax rates in Ireland and Puerto Rico under grants not scheduled to expire prior to 2023.

During 2010, the Company completed an internal restructuring of certain legal entities which contributed to a $207 million charge recognized in the fourth quarter of 2010. It is possible that U.S. tax authorities could assert additional material tax liabilities arising from the restructuring. If any such assertion were to occur, the Company would vigorously challenge any such assertion and believes it would prevail; however, there can be no assurance of such a result.

Business is conducted in various countries throughout the world and is subject to tax in numerous jurisdictions. As a result, a significant number of tax returns are filed and subject to examination by various Federal, state and local tax authorities. Tax examinations are often complex, as tax authorities may disagree with the treatment of items reported and may require several years to resolve. 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. The effect of changes in estimates related to contingent tax liabilities is included in the effective tax rate reconciliation above.

A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of gross unrecognized tax benefits is as follows:

 

     Year Ended December 31,  
Dollars in Millions    2010     2009     2008  

Balance at beginning of year

   $ 968      $ 791      $   1,058   

Gross additions to tax positions related to current year

     57        335        67   

Gross reductions to tax positions related to current year

            (11     (28

Gross additions to tax positions related to prior years

     177        97        238   

Gross reductions to tax positions related to prior years

     (196     (180     (131

Settlements

     (153     (37     (17

Reductions to tax positions related to lapse of statute

     (7     (29     (378

Cumulative translation adjustment

     (1     2        (18
                        

Balance at end of year

   $   845      $   968      $ 791   
                        

Uncertain tax benefits reduce deferred tax assets to the extent the uncertainty directly related to that asset; otherwise, they are recognized as either current or non-current U.S. and foreign income taxes payable. The unrecognized tax benefits that, if recognized,

 

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would impact the effective tax rate were $818 million, $964 million and $675 million at December 31, 2010, 2009, and 2008, respectively.

Gross additions to tax positions related to the current year for the year ended December 31, 2009 include $287 million in tax reserves related to both the transfer of various international units to Mead Johnson prior to its IPO and the split-off transaction which is recognized in discontinued operations. Gross reductions to tax positions related to prior years for the year ended December 31, 2009 include $10 million in liabilities related to Mead Johnson.

Accrued interest and penalties for unrecognized tax benefits are classified as either current or non-current U.S. and foreign income taxes payable. Accrued interest related to unrecognized tax benefits were $51 million, $39 million, and $64 million at December 31, 2010, 2009, and 2008, respectively. Accrued penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits were $23 million, $19 million, and $20 million at December 31, 2010, 2009, and 2008, respectively.

Interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits are classified as income tax expense. The expense/(benefit) related to interest on unrecognized tax benefits was expense of $12 million in 2010, and benefits of $25 million in 2009 and $17 million in 2008. The expense/(benefit) related to penalties on unrecognized tax benefits was expense of $4 million in 2010, and benefits of $1 million in 2009 and $7 million in 2008.

The Company is currently under examination by a number of tax authorities, including all of the major tax jurisdictions listed in the table below, which have proposed adjustments to tax for issues such as transfer pricing, certain tax credits and the deductibility of certain expenses. The Company estimates that it is reasonably possible that the total amount of unrecognized tax benefits at December 31, 2010 will decrease in the range of approximately $245 million to $275 million in the next twelve months as a result of the settlement of certain tax audits and other events. The expected change in unrecognized tax benefits, primarily settlement related, will involve the payment of additional taxes, the adjustment of certain deferred taxes and/or the recognition of tax benefits. The Company also anticipates that it is reasonably possible that new issues will be raised by tax authorities which may require increases to the balance of unrecognized tax benefits; however, an estimate of such increases cannot reasonably be made at this time. The Company believes that it has adequately provided for all open tax years by tax jurisdiction.

Income tax returns are filed in the U.S. Federal jurisdiction and various state and foreign jurisdictions. With few exceptions, the Company is subject to U.S. Federal, state and local, and non-U.S. income tax examinations by tax authorities. The following is a summary of major tax jurisdictions for which tax authorities may assert additional taxes based upon tax years currently under audit and subsequent years that will likely be audited:

 

U.S.

 

2005 to 2010

Canada

 

2001 to 2010

France

 

2008 to 2010

Germany

 

2007 to 2010

Italy

 

2006 to 2010

Mexico

 

2003 to 2010

 

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Note 11. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT

The fair value of financial assets and liabilities are classified in one of the following categories:

Level 1: Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date for identical assets or liabilities. The fair value hierarchy gives the highest priority to Level 1 inputs.

Level 2: Observable prices that are based on inputs not quoted on active markets, but corroborated by market data.

Level 3: Unobservable inputs are used when little or no market data is available. The fair value hierarchy gives the lowest priority to Level 3 inputs.

 

     December 31, 2010      December 31, 2009  
Dollars in Millions    Quoted
Prices in
Active
Markets for
Identical
Assets
(Level 1)
     Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
     Significant
Unobservable

Inputs
(Level 3)
     Total      Quoted
Prices in
Active
Markets for
Identical
Assets
(Level 1)
     Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
     Significant
Unobservable

Inputs
(Level 3)
     Total  

Available for Sale:

                       

U.S. Treasury Bills

   $ 404       $       $       $ 404       $       $       $       $   

U.S. Government Agency Securities

     376                         376         225                         225   

Equity Securities

     6                         6         11                         11   

Prime Money Market Funds

             3,983                 3,983                 5,807                 5,807   

Corporate Debt Securities

             2,011                 2,011                 837                 837   

Commercial Paper

             521                 521                 518                 518   

FDIC Insured Debt Securities

             356                 356                 252                 252   

U.S. Treasury Money Market Funds

             4                 4                 218                 218   

U.S. Government Agency Money Market Funds

                                             24                 24   

Auction Rate Securities

                     91         91                         88         88   

Floating Rate Securities (FRS)

                     19         19                         91         91   
                                                                       

Total available for sale assets

     786         6,875         110         7,771         236         7,656         179         8,071   

Derivatives:

                       

Interest Rate Swap Derivatives

             234                 234                 165                 165   

Foreign Currency Forward Derivatives

             26                 26                 21                 21   
                                                                       

Total derivative assets

             260                 260                 186                 186   
                                                                       

Total assets at fair value

   $   786       $   7,135       $   110       $   8,031       $   236       $   7,842       $   179       $   8,257   
                                                                       

Derivatives:

                       

Foreign Currency Forward Derivatives

   $       $ 48       $       $ 48       $       $ 31       $       $ 31   

Interest Rate Swap Derivatives

                                             5                 5   

Natural Gas Contracts

                                             1                 1   
                                                                       

Total derivative liabilities

             48                 48                 37                 37   
                                                                       

Total liabilities at fair value

   $       $ 48       $       $ 48       $       $ 37       $       $ 37   
                                                                       

A majority of the ARS, which are private placement securities with long-term nominal maturities, were rated ‘A’ by Standard and Poor’s, and primarily represent interests in insurance securitizations. Valuation models are utilized that rely exclusively on Level 3 inputs due to the lack of observable market quotes for the ARS portfolio. These inputs are based on expected cash flow streams and collateral values including assessments of counterparty credit quality, default risk underlying the security, discount rates and overall capital market liquidity. The fair value of ARS was determined using internally developed valuations that were based in part on indicative bids received on the underlying assets of the securities and other evidence of fair value.

 

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FRS are long-term debt securities with coupons that reset periodically against a benchmark interest rate. During 2010, $93 million of principal at par for FRS was received. There were no known reported defaults of the FRS. Due to the current lack of an active market for FRS and the general lack of transparency into their underlying assets, other qualitative analysis are relied upon to value FRS including discussion with brokers and fund managers, default risk underlying the security and overall capital market liquidity (Level 3 inputs). Declines in fair value are reported as a temporary loss in other comprehensive income because there are no intentions to sell these investments nor is it more likely than not that these investments will be required to be sold before recovery of their amortized cost basis.

For financial assets and liabilities that utilize Level 1 and Level 2 inputs, both direct and indirect observable price quotes are utilized, including LIBOR and EURIBOR yield curves, foreign exchange forward prices, NYMEX futures pricing and common stock price quotes. Below is a summary of valuation techniques for Level 1 and Level 2 financial assets and liabilities:

 

   

U.S. Treasury Bills, U.S. Government Agency Securities and U.S. Government Agency Money Market Funds – valued at the quoted market price from observable pricing sources at the reporting date.

 

   

Equity Securities – valued using quoted stock prices from New York Stock Exchange or National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotation System at the reporting date.

 

   

Prime Money Market Funds – net asset value of $1 per share.

 

   

Corporate Debt Securities and Commercial Paper – valued at the quoted market price from observable pricing sources at the reporting date.

 

   

FDIC Insured Debt Securities – valued at the quoted market price from observable pricing sources at the reporting date.

 

   

U.S. Treasury Money Market Funds – valued at the quoted market price from observable pricing sources at the reporting date.

 

   

Interest rate swap derivative assets and liabilities – valued using LIBOR and EURIBOR yield curves, less credit valuation adjustments, at the reporting date. Counterparties to these contracts are highly-rated financial institutions, none of which experienced any significant downgrades during 2010. Valuations may fluctuate considerably from period-to-period due to volatility in underlying interest rates, driven by market conditions and the duration of the swap. In addition, credit valuation adjustment volatility may have a significant impact on the valuation of interest rate swaps due to changes in counterparty credit ratings and credit default swap spreads.

 

   

Foreign currency forward derivative assets and liabilities – valued using quoted forward foreign exchange prices at the reporting date. Counterparties to these contracts are highly-rated financial institutions, none of which experienced any significant downgrades during 2010. Valuations may fluctuate considerably from period-to-period due to volatility in the underlying foreign currencies. A majority of foreign currency forward derivatives mature within two years and counterparty credit risk is not considered significant.

 

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Note 12. CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND MARKETABLE SECURITIES

Cash and cash equivalents were $5,033 million at December 31, 2010 and $7,683 million at December 31, 2009 and consisted of prime money market funds, government agency securities and treasury securities. Cash equivalents primarily consist of highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less at the time of purchase and are recorded at cost, which approximates fair value.

The following table summarizes current and non-current marketable securities, accounted for as “available for sale” debt securities and equity securities:

 

    December 31, 2010     December 31, 2009  
Dollars in Millions   Amortized
Cost Basis
    Unrealized
Gain in
Accumulated
OCI
    Unrealized
Loss in
Accumulated
OCI
    Fair Value     Amortized
Cost Basis
    Unrealized
Gain in
Accumulated
OCI
    Unrealized
Loss in
Accumulated
OCI
    Fair Value  

Current marketable securities:

               

Certificates of deposit

  $ 1,209      $      $      $ 1,209      $ 501      $      $      $ 501   

Corporate debt securities

    525        2               527                               

Commercial Paper

    482                      482        205                      205   

FDIC insured debt securities

    50                      50                               

U.S. government agency securities

                                125                      125   
                                                               

Total current

  $ 2,266      $ 2      $      $ 2,268      $ 831      $      $      $ 831   
                                                               

Non-current marketable securities:

               

Corporate debt securities

  $ 1,470      $ 24      $ (10   $ 1,484      $ 834      $ 5      $ (2   $ 837   

U.S. Treasury Bills

    400        4               404                               

U.S. government agency securities

    375        1               376        100                      100   

FDIC insured debt securities

    303        3               306        252                      252   

Auction rate securities

    80        11               91        80        8               88   

Floating rate
securities
(1)

    21               (2     19        113               (22     91   

Other

    1                      1        1                      1   
                                                               

Total non-current

  $ 2,650      $ 43      $ (12   $ 2,681      $ 1,380      $ 13      $ (24   $ 1,369   
                                                               

Other assets:

               

Equity securities

  $ 6      $      $      $ 6      $ 11      $      $      $ 11   
                                                               

 

(1) All FRS have been in an unrealized loss position for 12 months or more at December 31, 2010.

The following table summarizes the activity for financial assets utilizing Level 3 fair value measurements:

 

     2010     2009  
     Non-current     

Total  

    Current     Non-current    

Total  

 
Dollars in Millions   

FRS  

   

ARS

      

FRS

    FRS    

ARS  

   

Fair value at January 1

   $ 91      $ 88       $ 179      $ 109      $ 94      $ 94      $ 297   

Sales and settlements

     (93             (93     (115     (26     (14     (155

Unrealized gains/(losses)

     21        3         24        6        23        8        37   
                                                         

Fair value at December 31

   $ 19      $ 91       $ 110      $      $ 91      $ 88      $ 179   
                                                         

At December 31, 2010, $2,510 million of non-current “available for sale” corporate debt securities, U.S. government agency securities, U.S. Treasury Bills, FDIC insured debt securities and floating rate securities mature within five years and $80 million of corporate debt securities mature within six to 10 years. All auction rate securities mature beyond 10 years.

 

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Note 13. RECEIVABLES

Receivables include:

 

     December 31,  
Dollars in Millions    2010      2009  

Trade receivables

   $   2,092       $   2,000   

Less allowances

     107         103   
                 

Net trade receivables

     1,985         1,897   

Alliance partners receivables

     1,076         870   

Prepaid and refundable income taxes

     223         103   

Miscellaneous receivables

     196         294   
                 

Receivables

   $ 3,480       $ 3,164   
                 

Receivables are netted with deferred income related to alliance partners until recognition of income. As a result, alliance partner receivables and deferred income were reduced by $734 million and $730 million at December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively. For additional information regarding alliance partners, see “—Note 2. Alliances and Collaborations.” Non-U.S. receivables sold on a nonrecourse basis were $932 million and $660 million in 2010 and 2009, respectively. In the aggregate, receivables due from three pharmaceutical wholesalers in the U.S. represented 51% and 47% of total trade receivables at December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively.

In the second quarter of 2010, the government of Greece announced that it intends to convert certain past due receivables from government run hospitals into non-interest bearing notes to be paid over one to three year periods. At December 31, 2010, the notes were in the process of being issued, and receivables of €39 million ($51 million) are included in other long-term assets. A $10 million charge attributed to the imputed discount on the expected non-interest bearing notes over the expected collection period was recognized during 2010 in other (income)/expense.

Changes to the allowances were as follows:

 

     Year Ended December 31,  
Dollars in Millions    2010     2009     2008  

Balance at beginning of year

   $ 103      $ 128      $ 180   

Provision for bad debt, charge-backs and discounts

     864        776        829   

Bad debts written-off/payment for charge-backs and discounts

     (860     (800     (835

Discontinued operations

            (1     (46
                        

Balance at end of year

   $ 107      $ 103      $ 128   
                        

Note 14. INVENTORIES

Inventories include:

 

     December 31,  
Dollars in Millions    2010      2009  

Finished goods

   $ 397       $ 580   

Work in process

     608         630   

Raw and packaging materials

     199         203   
                 

Inventories

   $ 1,204       $ 1,413   
                 

Inventories expected to remain on-hand beyond one year were $297 million and $249 million at December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively, and are included in non-current other assets. In addition, $44 million of these inventories currently cannot be sold in the U.S. until the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approves a manufacturing process change. Inventories in non-current assets include capitalized costs related to production of products for programs in Phase III development subject to final FDA approval of $59 million and $49 million at December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively. The status of the regulatory approval process and the probability of future sales were considered in assessing the recoverability of these costs.

 

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Note 15. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

Property, plant and equipment includes:

 

     December 31,  
Dollars in Millions    2010      2009  

Land

   $ 133       $ 142   

Buildings

     4,565         4,350   

Machinery, equipment and fixtures

     3,423         3,563   

Construction in progress

     139         840   
                 

Gross property, plant and equipment

     8,260         8,895   

Less accumulated depreciation

     3,596         3,840   
                 

Property, plant and equipment

   $ 4,664       $ 5,055   
                 

Depreciation expense was $473 million in 2010, $469 million in 2009 and $562 million in 2008, of which $51 million in 2009 and $50 million in 2008 was included in discontinued operations. Capitalized interest was $8 million in 2010, $13 million in 2009 and $23 million in 2008.

Note 16. GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS

Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill by segment were as follows:

 

Dollars in Millions    BioPharmaceuticals      Other     Total  

Balance at January 1, 2009

   $ 4,710       $ 117      $ 4,827   

Medarex acquisition

     508                508   

Mead Johnson split-off Distributions

             (117     (117
                         

Balance at December 31, 2009

     5,218                5,218   

ZymoGenetics acquisition

     15                15   
                         

Balance at December 31, 2010

   $ 5,233       $      $ 5,233   
                         

Other intangible assets include:

 

     Estimated
Useful Lives
     December 31, 2010      December 31, 2009  
Dollars in Millions       Gross
Carrying
Amount
     Accumulated
Amortization
     Net
Carrying
Amount
     Gross
Carrying
Amount
     Accumulated
Amortization
     Net
Carrying
Amount
 

Licenses

     2 – 15 years       $ 965       $ 368       $ 597       $ 963       $ 299       $ 664   

Technology

     9 – 15 years         1,562         1,001         561         1,364         905         459   

Capitalized software

     3 – 10 years         1,140         841         299         1,037         770         267   
                                                        

Total finite-lived intangible assets

        3,667         2,210         1,457         3,364         1,974         1,390   
                                                        

In-process research and development (Note 5)

        1,913                 1,913         1,475                 1,475   
                                                        

Total other intangible assets

      $   5,580       $   2,210       $   3,370       $   4,839       $   1,974       $   2,865   
                                                        

Changes in other intangible assets were as follows:

 

Dollars in Millions    2010     2009     2008  

Other intangible assets carrying amount at January 1

   $ 2,865      $ 1,151      $ 1,330   

Capitalized software and other additions

     107        96        138   

ZymoGenetics acquisition

     678                 

Medarex acquisition

            1,910          

Mead Johnson split-off

            (50       

Sale of ConvaTec

                   (21

Amortization – licenses and technology

     (199     (170     (170

Amortization – capitalized software

     (72     (68     (84

Impairment charges

     (10            (40

Other

     1        (4     (2
                        

Other intangible assets carrying amount at December 31

   $ 3,370      $ 2,865      $ 1,151   
                        

Amortization expense included in discontinued operations was $9 million in 2009 and $12 million in 2008.

 

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Expected future amortization expense of the December 31, 2010 finite-lived other intangible assets is $293 million in 2011, $259 million in 2012, $177 million in 2013, $163 million in 2014 and $130 million in 2015 and $435 million thereafter.

Note 17. ACCRUED EXPENSES

Accrued expenses include:

 

     December 31,  
Dollars in Millions    2010      2009  

Employee compensation and benefits

   $ 718       $ 659   

Royalties

     576         570   

Accrued research and development

     411         473   

Restructuring—current

     108         142   

Pension and postretirement benefits

     47         43   

Accrued litigation

     54         39   

Other

     826         859   
                 

Total accrued expenses

   $   2,740       $   2,785   
                 

Note 18. SALES REBATES AND RETURN ACCRUALS

Reductions to trade receivables and listing of accrued rebates and returns liabilities are as follows:

 

           December 31,        
Dollars in Millions    2010      2009  

Charge-backs related to government programs

   $ 48       $ 42   

Cash discounts

     29         26   
                 

Reductions to trade receivables

   $ 77       $ 68   
                 

Managed healthcare rebates and other contract discounts

   $ 216       $ 199   

Medicaid rebates

     327         166   

Sales returns

     187         169   

Other adjustments

     127         88   
                 

Accrued rebates and returns

   $ 857       $ 622   
                 

Note 19. DEFERRED INCOME

Deferred income includes:

 

           December 31,        
Dollars in Millions    2010      2009  

Upfront licensing and milestone receipts

   $ 797       $ 815   

ATRIPLA* deferred revenue

     227         68   

Gain on sale-leaseback transactions

     147         180   

Other

     126         123   
                 

Total deferred income

   $ 1,297       $ 1,186   
                 

Current portion

   $ 402       $ 237   

Non-current portion

     895         949   

Upfront licensing and milestone receipts are being amortized over the expected life of the product. See “—Note 2. Alliances and Collaborations” for information pertaining to revenue recognition and other transactions with alliances and collaborations. The deferred gain on sale-leaseback transactions relates to several sale-leaseback transactions which is being amortized over the remaining lease terms of the related facilities through 2018 and was $27 million in 2010, $28 million in 2009 and $25 million in 2008. See “—Note 25. Leases” for information pertaining to gain on sale-leasebacks transactions.

 

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Note 20. EQUITY

Changes in common shares, treasury stock and capital in excess of par value of stock were as follows:

 

Dollars and Shares in Millions    Common Shares
Issued
     Treasury
Stock
    Cost
of Treasury
Stock
    Capital in Excess
of Par Value
of Stock
 

Balance at January 1, 2008

     2,205         226      $ (10,584   $ 2,625   

Employee stock compensation plans

                    18        132   
                                 

Balance at December 31, 2008

     2,205         226        (10,566     2,757   

Mead Johnson IPO

                           942   

Adjustments to the Mead Johnson net asset transfer

                           (7

Mead Johnson split-off

             269        (6,921       

Employee stock compensation plans

             (4     123        76   
                                 

Balance at December 31, 2009

     2,205         491        (17,364     3,768   

Stock repurchase program

             23        (587       

Employee stock compensation plans

             (13     497        (86
                                 

Balance at December 31, 2010

     2,205         501      $ (17,454   $ 3,682   
                                 

The accumulated balances related to each component of other comprehensive income/(loss) (OCI), net of taxes, were as follows:

 

Dollars in Millions    Foreign
Currency
Translation
    Derivatives
Qualifying as
Effective
Hedges
    Pension and
Other
Postretirement
Benefits
    Available for
Sale Securities
    Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income/(Loss)
 

Balance at January 1, 2008

   $ (325   $ (37   $ (973   $ (126   $ (1,461

Other comprehensive income/(loss)

     (99     51        (1,285     75        (1,258
                                        

Balance at December 31, 2008

     (424     14        (2,258     (51     (2,719

Other comprehensive income/(loss)

     81        (44     100        41        178   
                                        

Balance at December 31, 2009

     (343     (30     (2,158     (10     (2,541

Other comprehensive income/(loss)

     121        10        (5     44        170   
                                        

Balance at December 31, 2010

   $   (222)      $   (20)      $   (2,163)      $ 34      $   (2,371)   
                                        

The reconciliation of noncontrolling interest was as follows:

 

Dollars in Millions    2010     2009     2008  

Balance at January 1

   $ (58   $ (33   $ (27

Mead Johnson IPO

            (160       

Adjustments to the Mead Johnson net asset transfer

            7          

Mead Johnson split-off

            105          

Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interest

     2,091        1,808        1,468   

Other comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest

            10          

Distributions

       (2,108)        (1,795     (1,474
                        

Balance at December 31

   $ (75   $ (58   $ (33
                        

Noncontrolling interest is primarily related to the partnerships with sanofi for the territory covering the Americas for net sales of PLAVIX*. Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interest are presented net of taxes of $683 million in 2010, $589 million in 2009 and $472 million in 2008, in the consolidated statements of earnings with a corresponding increase to the provision for income taxes. Distribution of the partnership profits to sanofi and sanofi’s funding of ongoing partnership operations occur on a routine basis and are included within operating activities in the consolidated statements of cash flows. The above activity includes the pre-tax income and distributions related to these partnerships. Net earnings from noncontrolling interest included in discontinued operations was $69 million in 2009 and $7 million in 2008.

Treasury stock is recognized at the cost to reacquire the shares. Treasury shares acquired from the Mead Johnson split-off were recognized at the fair value of the stock as of the split-off date. Shares issued from treasury are recognized utilizing the first-in first-out method.

In May 2010, the Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to $3.0 billion of common stock. Repurchases may be made either in the open market or through private transactions, including under repurchase plans established in accordance with Rule 10b5-1 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The stock repurchase program does not have an expiration date but is expected to take place over the next few years. It may be suspended or discontinued at any time. During 2010, the Company repurchased 23 million shares at the average price of approximately $25.50 per share for an aggregate cost of $587 million which includes $1 million of transaction fees.

 

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Note 21. PENSION, POSTRETIREMENT AND POSTEMPLOYMENT LIABILITIES

The Company and certain of its subsidiaries sponsor defined benefit pension plans, defined contribution plans and termination indemnity plans for regular full-time employees. The principal defined benefit pension plan is the Bristol-Myers Squibb Retirement Income Plan, which covers most U.S. employees and which represents approximately 70% of the consolidated pension plan assets and obligations. The funding policy is to contribute amounts to fund past service liability. Plan benefits are based primarily on the participant’s years of credited service and final average compensation. Plan assets consist principally of equity and fixed-income securities.

Comprehensive medical and group life benefits are provided for substantially all U.S. retirees who elect to participate in comprehensive medical and group life plans. The medical plan is contributory. Contributions are adjusted periodically and vary by date of retirement. The life insurance plan is noncontributory. Plan assets consist principally of equity and fixed-income securities. Similar plans exist for employees in certain countries outside of the U.S.

The net periodic benefit cost of defined benefit pension and postretirement benefit plans includes:

 

     Pension Benefits     Other Benefits  
Dollars in Millions    2010     2009     2008     2010     2009     2008  

Service cost — benefits earned during the year

   $ 44      $ 178      $ 227      $ 6      $ 6      $ 7   

Interest cost on projected benefit obligation

     347        381        389        30        37        38   

Expected return on plan assets

     (453     (453     (469     (24     (19     (28

Amortization of prior service cost/(benefit)

            4        10        (3     (3     (3

Amortization of net actuarial loss

     95        94        98        10        10        5   
                                                

Net periodic benefit cost

     33        204        255        19        31        19   

Curtailments

     5        24        1                      (2

Settlements

     22        29        36                        

Special termination benefits

     1               14                      2   
                                                

Total net periodic benefit cost

   $ 61      $ 257      $ 306      $ 19      $ 31      $ 19   
                                                

Continuing operations

   $ 61      $ 242      $ 256      $ 19      $ 28      $ 17   

Discontinued operations

            15        50               3        2   
                                                

Total net periodic benefit cost

   $     61      $     257      $     306      $     19      $     31      $     19   
                                                

The U.S. Retirement Income Plan and several other plans were amended during June 2009. The amendments eliminate the crediting of future benefits relating to service effective December 31, 2009. Salary increases will continue to be considered for an additional five-year period in determining the benefit obligation related to prior service. The plan amendments were accounted for as a curtailment. As a result, the applicable plan assets and obligations were remeasured. The remeasurement resulted in a $455 million reduction to accumulated OCI ($295 million net of taxes) and a corresponding decrease to the unfunded status of the plan due to the curtailment, updated plan asset valuations and a change in the discount rate from 7.0% to 7.5%. A curtailment charge of $25 million was also recognized in other (income)/expense during the second quarter of 2009 for the remaining amount of unrecognized prior service cost. In addition, all participants were reclassified as inactive for benefit plan purposes and actuarial gains and losses will be amortized over the expected weighted-average remaining lives of plan participants (32 years).

In connection with the plan amendment, contributions to principal defined contribution plans in the U.S. and Puerto Rico increased effective January 1, 2010. The net impact of the above actions is expected to reduce the future retiree benefit costs, although future costs will continue to be subject to market conditions and other factors including actual and expected plan asset performance, interest rate fluctuations and lump-sum benefit payments.

In 2009, certain plan assets and related obligations were transferred from the U.S. Retirement Income Plan and several other plans to new plans sponsored by Mead Johnson for active Mead Johnson participants resulting in a $170 million reduction to accumulated OCI ($110 million net of taxes) in the first quarter of 2009 and a corresponding decrease to the unfunded status of the plan due to updated plan asset valuations and a change in the discount rate from 6.5% to 7.0%.

The net actuarial loss and prior service cost expected to be amortized from accumulated OCI into net periodic benefit cost in 2011 are:

 

Dollars in Millions    Pension Benefits      Other
Benefits
 

Amortization of net actuarial loss

   $ 112       $   9   

Amortization of prior service cost/(benefit)

             (2
                 
   $   112       $ 7   
                 

 

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Changes in defined benefit and postretirement benefit plan obligations, assets, funded status and amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheets were as follows:

 

     Pension Benefits     Other Benefits  
Dollars in Millions    2010     2009     2010     2009  

Benefit obligations at beginning of year

   $ 6,386      $ 6,068      $ 579      $ 569   

Service cost—benefits earned during the year

     44        178        6        6   

Interest cost

     347        381        30        37   

Plan participants’ contributions

     3        3        25        25   

Curtailments

     2        (153              

Settlements

     (50     (61              

Actuarial losses/(gains)

     397        685        16        40   

Transfer to Mead Johnson

            (310            (21

Retiree Drug Subsidy

                   10        7   

Benefits paid

     (377     (491     (78     (87

Special termination benefits

     1                        

Exchange rate (gains)/losses

     (49     86        1        3   
                                

Benefit obligations at end of year

   $ 6,704      $ 6,386      $ 589      $ 579   
                                

Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year

   $ 5,103      $ 4,152      $ 278      $ 230   

Actual return on plan assets

     697        848        37        48   

Employer contributions

     431        789        43        55   

Plan participants’ contributions

     3        3        25        25   

Settlements

     (50     (61              

Transfer to Mead Johnson

            (209              

Retiree Drug Subsidy

                   10        7   

Benefits paid

     (377     (491     (78     (87

Exchange rate losses/(gains)

     (41     72                 
                                

Fair value of plan assets at end of year

   $ 5,766      $ 5,103      $ 315      $ 278   
                                

Funded status

   $ (938   $ (1,283   $ (274   $ (301
                                

Assets/Liabilities recognized:

        

Other assets

   $ 37      $ 23      $      $   

Accrued expenses

     (33     (30     (13     (13

Pension and other postretirement liabilities (accrued benefit cost)

     (942     (1,276     (261     (288
                                

Funded status

   $ (938   $ (1,283   $ (274   $ (301
                                

Recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss:

        

Net actuarial loss

   $ 3,150      $ 3,115      $ 151      $ 157   

Net obligation at adoption

     1        1                 

Prior service cost/(benefit)

            3        (10     (12
                                

Total

   $ 3,151      $ 3,119      $ 141      $ 145   
                                

The above table includes activity related to Mead Johnson pension and postretirement plans for 2009. As part of the separation activities, certain defined benefit pension and postretirement plan assets and liabilities were transferred to separate Mead Johnson sponsored defined benefit pension and postretirement plans, with the final transfers occurring in December 2009. The related plan assets and liabilities for transferring participants were allocated based on assumptions as set forth in a plan transfer agreement.

The accumulated benefit obligation for all defined benefit pension plans was $6,407 million and $5,908 million at December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively.

Additional information related to pension plans was as follows:

 

Dollars in Millions    2010      2009  

Pension plans with projected benefit obligations in excess of plan assets:

     

Projected benefit obligation

   $ 6,436       $ 6,269   

Fair value of plan assets

     5,461         4,963   

Pension plans with accumulated benefit obligations in excess of plan assets:

     

Accumulated benefit obligation

   $ 6,112       $ 5,605   

Fair value of plan assets

     5,415         4,756   

 

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Actuarial Assumptions

Weighted-average assumptions used to determine benefit obligations at December 31 were as follows:

 

     Pension Benefits     Other Benefits  
     2010     2009     2010     2009  

Discount rate

     5.19     5.62     4.79     5.53

Rate of compensation increase

     2.39     3.61     2.03     3.50

Weighted-average actuarial assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit cost for the years ended December 31 were as follows:

 

     Pension Benefits     Other Benefits  
     2010     2009     2008     2010     2009     2008  

Discount rate

     5.61     6.89     6.47     5.53     7.03     6.46

Expected long-term return on plan assets

     8.26     8.24     8.29     8.75     8.75     8.75

Rate of compensation increase

     3.70     3.58     3.70     3.54     3.49     3.60

The yield on high quality corporate bonds that matches the duration of the benefit obligations is used in determining the discount rate. The Citigroup Pension Discount curve is used in developing the discount rate for the U.S. plans.

Several factors are considered in developing the expected return on plan assets, including long-term historical returns and input from external advisors. Individual asset class return forecasts were developed based upon market conditions, for example, price-earnings levels and yields and long-term growth expectations. The expected long-term rate of return is the weighted-average of the target asset allocation of each individual asset class. Historical long-term actual annualized returns for U.S. pension plans were as follows:

 

     2010     2009     2008  

10 years

     4.7     3.6     3.4

15 years

     7.9     8.4     7.1

20 years

     9.3     8.4     8.3

The expected return on plan assets was determined using the expected rate of return and a calculated value of assets, referred to as the “market-related value.” The fair value of plan assets exceeds the market-related value by $313 million at December 31, 2010. The market-related value exceeds the fair value of plan assets by $222 million at December 31, 2009. The change was primarily driven by asset gains in 2010 and 2009 offset by the full recognition of significant losses incurred on plan assets in 2008. Differences between the assumed and actual returns are amortized to the market-related value on a straight-line basis over a three-year period.

Gains and losses have resulted from changes in actuarial assumptions (such as changes in the discount rate) and from differences between assumed and actual experience (such as differences between actual and assumed returns on plan assets). These gains and losses (except those differences being amortized to the market-related value) are only amortized to the extent they exceed 10% of the higher of the market-related value or the projected benefit obligation for each respective plan. As a result, approximately $400 million related to pension benefits is not expected to be amortized during 2011. The majority of the remaining actuarial losses are amortized over the life expectancy of the plans’ participants for U.S. plans and expected remaining service periods for most other plans.

Assumed healthcare cost trend rates at December 31 were as follows:

 

     2010     2009     2008  

Healthcare cost trend rate assumed for next year

     7.90     8.38     8.91

Rate to which the cost trend rate is assumed to decline (the ultimate trend rate)

     4.51     4.51     4.52

Year that the rate reaches the ultimate trend rate

     2018        2018        2017   

Assumed healthcare cost trend rates have an effect on the amounts reported for the healthcare plans. A one-percentage-point change in assumed healthcare cost trend rates would have the following effects:

 

Dollars in Millions    1-Percentage-
Point Increase
     1-Percentage-
Point Decrease
 

Effect on total of service and interest cost

   $ 2       $ (1

Effect on postretirement benefit obligation

     47         (23

 

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Plan Assets

The fair value of pension and postretirement plan assets by asset category at December 31, 2010 and 2009 was as follows:

 

     December 31, 2010     December 31, 2009  
Dollars in Millions    Level 1     Level 2      Level 3      Total     Level 1     Level 2      Level 3      Total  

Equity Funds

   $ 237      $ 1,665       $ 7       $ 1,909      $ 215      $ 1,516       $ 8       $ 1,739   

Equity Securities

     1,752                        1,752        1,509                        1,509   

Fixed Income Funds

     181        367                 548        139        322                 461   

Venture Capital and Limited Partnerships

                    415         415                       391         391   

Government Mortgage Backed Securities

            391                 391               285                 285   

Corporate Debt Securities

            309         14         323               294         18         312   

Short-Term Investment Funds

            244                 244               219                 219   

U.S. Treasury and Agency Securities

     26        112                 138        131        9                 140   

Insurance Contracts

                    144         144                       141         141   

Collateralized Mortgage Obligation Bonds

            87         10         97               79         13         92   

Event Driven Hedge Funds

            86                 86               63                 63   

Asset Backed Securities

            24         7         31               11         6         17   

State and Municipal Bonds

            24                 24               10                 10   

Real Estate

            11                 11               8         8         16   

Cash and Cash Equivalents

     (32                     (32     (14                     (14
                                                                    

Total plan assets at fair value

   $   2,164      $   3,320       $   597       $   6,081      $   1,980      $   2,816       $   585       $   5,381   
                                                                    

Fair value is determined based on observable market quotes or valuation models using assessments of counterparty credit worthiness, credit default risk or underlying security and overall capital market liquidity. Transfers between fair value levels are recognized at the beginning of the reporting period. The investment valuation policies per investment class are as follows:

Equity Funds – Securities classified as Level 1 include publicly traded equities traded on a national securities exchange which are valued at their last reported sales price at the reporting date. Securities classified as Level 2 are valued at the net asset value of the shares held at year end, which is based on the fair value of the underlying investments. Level 3 equity funds are valued at estimated fair value. The estimated fair value is based on the fair value of the underlying investment values or cost plus or minus accumulated earnings or losses which approximates fair value.

Equity Securities – Securities classified as Level 1 include publicly traded equities traded on a national securities exchange which are valued at their last reported sales price at the reporting date. Publicly traded equities traded in the over-the-counter market are valued at the last reported bid price at the reporting date.

Fixed Income Funds Securities classified as Level 1 include publicly traded equities traded on a national securities exchange which are valued at their last reported sales price at the reporting date. Securities classified as Level 2 are valued at the net asset value of the shares held at year end, which is based on the fair value of the underlying investments.

Venture Capital and Limited Partnerships Interests classified as Level 3 are carried at the estimated fair value. The estimated fair value is based on the fair value of the underlying investment values or cost plus or minus accumulated earnings or losses which approximates fair value.

Government Mortgage Backed Securities – Securities classified as Level 2 are valued at the quoted market price from broker or dealer quotations from transparent pricing sources at the reporting date.

Corporate Debt Securities Securities classified as Level 2 are either valued at quoted market prices from observable pricing sources at the reporting date or valued based upon comparable securities with similar yields and credit ratings. Securities classified as Level 3 are valued from estimated bids from brokers or other third party vendor sources that utilize expected cash flow streams and other data including counterparty credit quality, default risk, discount rates and the overall capital market liquidity.

Short-Term Investment Funds Securities classified as Level 2 are valued at the net asset value of the shares held at year end, which is based on the fair value of the underlying investments. Short term investments are primarily invested in short term money market instruments.

 

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U.S. Treasury and Agency Securities – Securities classified as Level 1 are valued at quoted market prices from observable pricing sources at the reporting date. Securities classified as Level 2 are valued at the quoted market price from broker or dealer quotations from transparent pricing sources at the reporting date.

Insurance Contracts Interests classified as Level 3 are carried at contract value, which approximates the estimated fair value. The estimated fair value is based on the fair value of the underlying investment of the insurance company. Insurance contracts are held by certain non-U.S. pension plans.

Collateralized Mortgage Obligation Bonds – Securities classified as Level 2 are either valued at quoted market prices from observable pricing sources at the reporting date or valued based upon comparable securities with similar yields, credit ratings and purpose of the underlying loan. Securities classified as Level 3 are valued from estimated bids from brokers or other third-party vendor sources that utilize expected cash flow streams and other data including counterparty credit quality, default risk, discount rates and the overall capital market liquidity.

Event Driven Hedge Funds Securities classified as Level 2 are valued at the net asset value of the shares held at year end, which is based on the fair value of the underlying investments. Event driven hedge funds primarily invest in long, short and relative country positions in various strategies including global fixed income, global currencies, global equities, commodities, emerging market debt, and inflation-indexed bonds.

Asset Backed Securities – Securities classified as Level 2 are either valued at quoted market prices from observable pricing sources at the reporting date or valued based upon comparable securities with similar yields, credit ratings and purpose of the underlying loan. Securities classified as Level 3 are valued from estimated bids from brokers or other third-party vendor sources that utilize expected cash flow streams and other data including counterparty credit quality, default risk, discount rates and the overall capital market liquidity.

State and Municipal Bonds Securities classified as Level 2 are valued at the quoted market price from broker or dealer quotations from transparent pricing sources at the reporting date.

Real Estate Interests classified as Level 2 are either valued at quoted market prices from observable pricing sources at the reporting date or valued based upon comparable investments. Interests classified as Level 3 are valued at the net asset value of the shares held at year end, which is based on the fair value of the underlying investments.

Cash and Cash Equivalents Securities classified as Level 1 are highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less at the time of purchase and are recognized at cost, which approximates fair value. Pending trade sales and purchases are included in cash and cash equivalents until final settlement.

The following summarizes the activity for financial assets utilizing Level 3 fair value measurements:

 

Dollars in Millions    Equity
Funds
    Corporate
Debt
Securities
    Collateralized
Mortgage
Obligation
Bonds
    Asset
Backed
Securities
    Real
Estate
    Venture Capital
and Limited
Partnerships
    Insurance
Contracts
    Total  

Fair value at January 1, 2009

   $ 11      $ 16      $ 16      $ 6      $ 13      $ 373      $ 144      $ 579   

Purchases, sales, issuances, and settlements, net

     (2     (4     (6     (1            1        (7     (19

Realized (losses)/gains

     (2     (2                          16        2        14   

Unrealized gains/(losses)

     1        8        3        1        (5     1        2        11   
                                                                

Fair value at December 31, 2009

     8        18        13        6        8        391        141        585   

Purchases, sales, issuances, and settlements, net

     (1     (6     (5            (8     (25     (11     (56

Realized (losses)/gains

                          (1     (1     34               32   

Unrealized gains

            2        2        2        1        15        14        36   
                                                                

Fair value at December 31, 2010

   $ 7      $ 14      $ 10      $ 7      $      $ 415      $ 144      $ 597   
                                                                

The investment strategy emphasizes equities in order to achieve higher expected returns and lower expenses and required cash contributions over the long-term. A target asset allocation of 70% public equity (58% U.S. and 12% international), 8% private equity and 22% fixed income is maintained for the U.S. pension plans. Cash contributions and benefit payments are used to rebalance back to the targets as necessary. Investments are well diversified within each of the three major asset categories. Approximately 81% of the

 

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U.S. pension plans equity investments are actively managed. Venture capital and limited partnerships is typically valued on a three month lag. Bristol-Myers Squibb Company common stock represents less than 1% of the plan assets at December 31, 2010 and 2009.

Contributions

Contributions to the U.S. pension plans were $341 million in 2010, $656 million in 2009 (including $27 million by Mead Johnson) and $250 million in 2008. Contributions to the U.S. pension plans are expected to approximate $330 million during 2011, of which $300 million was contributed in January 2011.

Contributions to the international pension plans were $90 million in 2010, $133 million in 2009 and $176 million in 2008. Contributions to the international plans are expected to range from $75 million to $90 million in 2011.

Estimated Future Benefit Payments

 

     Pension
Benefits
     Other Benefits  
Dollars in Millions       Gross      Medicare
Subsidy
     Net  

2011

   $ 356       $ 65       $ 10       $ 55   

2012

     376         63         10         53   

2013

     384         62         11         51   

2014

     399         61         12         49   

2015

     399         59         12         47   

Years 2016 – 2020

     2,042         262         46         216   

Savings Plan

The principal defined contribution plan is the Bristol-Myers Squibb Savings and Investment Program. The contribution is based on employee contributions and the level of Company match. The qualified defined contribution plans were amended to allow for increased matching and additional Company contributions effective in 2010. The expense related to the plan was $188 million in 2010, $50 million in 2009 and $58 million in 2008.

Post Employment Benefit Plan

Post-employment liabilities for long-term disability benefits were $92 million and $93 million at December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively. The expense related to these benefits was $18 million in 2010, $21 million in 2009 and $26 million in 2008.

Termination Indemnity Plans

Statutory termination obligations in Europe are recognized on an undiscounted basis assuming employee termination at each measurement date. The liability recognized for these obligations was $25 million at December 31, 2010 and $49 million at December 31, 2009.

Note 22. EMPLOYEE STOCK BENEFIT PLANS

Employee Stock Plans

On May 1, 2007, the shareholders approved the 2007 Stock Award and Incentive Plan (the 2007 Plan). The 2007 Plan replaced the 2002 Stock Incentive Plan (the 2002 Plan) that expired on May 31, 2007. The 2007 Plan provides for 42 million new shares of common stock reserved for delivery to participants, plus shares remaining available for new grants under the 2002 Plan and shares recaptured from outstanding awards under the 2002 Plan. Only shares actually delivered to participants in connection with an award after all restrictions have lapsed will reduce the number of shares reserved. Shares tendered in a prior year to pay the purchase price of options and shares previously utilized to satisfy withholding tax obligations upon exercise continue to be available and reserved. Shares of common stock reserved for issuance pursuant to stock plans, options and conversions of preferred stock were 331 million and 346 million at December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively. Shares available to be granted for the active plans were 103 million and 92 million at December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively, adjusted for the combination of plans. Shares for the stock option exercise and share unit vesting are issued from treasury stock.

 

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Under the 2007 Plan and the 2002 Plan, executive officers and key employees may be granted options to purchase common stock at no less than the market price on the date the option is granted. Options generally become exercisable in installments of 25% per year on each of the first through the fourth anniversaries of the grant date and have a maximum term of 10 years. Additionally, the plan provides for the granting of stock appreciation rights whereby the grantee may surrender exercisable rights and receive common stock and/or cash measured by the excess of the market price of the common stock over the option exercise price.

The 2007 Plan and the 2002 Plan provide for the granting of common stock to key employees, subject to restrictions as to continuous employment. Restrictions expire over a four year period from date of grant. Compensation expense is recognized over the restricted period. Restricted stock units have been granted instead of restricted stock since 2007. A stock unit is a right to receive stock at the end of the specified vesting period but has no voting rights.

Beginning in 2010, market share units were granted to certain executives under the 2007 Plan. Vesting of market share units is conditioned upon continuous employment until vesting date and the payout factor equals at least 60%. The payout factor is the share price on vesting date divided by share price on award date, with a maximum of 200%. The share price used in the payout factor is calculated using an average of the closing prices on the grant or vest date, and the nine trading days immediately preceding the grant or vest date. Vesting occurs 25% per year over four years.

The 2007 Plan and the 2002 Plan also incorporated long-term performance awards. These awards have a three year cycle and are delivered in the form of a target number of performance share units. The number of shares ultimately issued is calculated based on actual performance compared to earnings targets and other performance criteria established at the beginning of the performance period. The awards have annual goals with a maximum payout of 167.5%. If threshold targets are not met for a performance period, no payment is made under the plan for that annual period.

Stock-based compensation expense was as follows:

 

     Years Ended December 31,  
Dollars in Millions    2010      2009      2008  

Stock options

   $ 50       $ 78       $ 79   

Restricted stock

     83         76         82   

Market share units

     13                   

Long-term performance awards

     47         29         20   
                          

Total stock-based compensation expense

   $   193       $   183       $   181   
                          

Continuing operations

   $ 193       $ 165       $ 167   

Discontinued operations

             18         14   
                          

Total stock-based compensation expense

   $ 193       $ 183       $ 181   
                          

Deferred tax benefit related to stock-based compensation expense

   $ 63       $ 60       $ 59   
                          

The alternative method to determine the pool of excess tax benefits was elected.

Stock Options

Stock option activities were as follows:

 

Shares in Millions            Shares of Common
Stock Issued
Under Plan
     Weighted-Average
Exercise Price of Shares
 

Balance at January 1, 2010

         132       $ 29.91   

Exercised

         (11      22.02   

Expired or forfeited

         (16      41.39   
               

Balance at December 31, 2010

         105         29.02   
               

At December 31, 2010, unrecognized compensation cost related to stock options was $39 million and is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.8 years. Beginning in 2010, the Company stopped granting stock options as a form of compensation and now grants additional restricted stock units and market share units.

Additional information related to stock option grants and exercises under both the 2007 Plan and the 2002 Plan are summarized as follows:

 

     Year Ended December 31,  
Amounts in Millions, except per share data    2010      2009      2008  

Stock options granted

             22.8         18.4   

Weighted-average grant date fair value (per share)

   $       $     3.60       $     4.95   

Total intrinsic value of stock options exercised

   $ 47       $ 6       $ 2   

Cash proceeds from exercise of stock options

   $     252       $ 45       $ 5   

 

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The following table summarizes information concerning stock compensation plans and currently outstanding and exercisable options:

 

Shares in Millions    Number of Securities
to be Issued Upon
Exercise of
Outstanding Options
and Rights
     Weighted-Average
Exercise
Price of Outstanding
Options and Rights
 

Plan Category

     

Equity compensation plans approved by shareholders

     100       $ 28.86   

Equity compensation plans not approved by shareholders (plan terminated – shares no longer granted)

     5         32.14   
           
     105         29.02   
           

The following table summarizes significant ranges of outstanding and exercisable options at December 31, 2010 (amounts in millions, except per share data):

 

     Options Outstanding      Options Exercisable  

Range of Exercise Prices

   Number
Outstanding
     Weighted-
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Life
(in years)
     Weighted-
Average
Exercise
Price Per
Share
     Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value
(in millions)
     Number
Exercisable
     Weighted-
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Life
(in years)
     Weighted-
Average
Exercise
Price Per

Share
     Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value
(in millions)
 

$1 - $20

     19         8.15       $ 17.42       $ 167         6         8.11       $ 17.16       $ 56   

$20 - $30

     67         4.55         25.22         120         60         4.26         25.43         97   

$30 - $40

             5.02         31.05                         4.71         30.97           

$40 and up

     19         0.73         53.26                 19         0.73         53.26           
                                               
     105         4.48         29.02       $   287         85         3.73         31.19       $   153   
                                               

Vested or expected to vest

     104         4.46         29.08       $ 283               

The aggregate intrinsic value in the preceding table represents the total pre-tax intrinsic value, based on the closing stock price of $26.48 on December 31, 2010. There were 41 million of in-the-money options exercisable at December 31, 2010. There were 95 million outstanding options exercisable at a weighted-average exercise price of $33.77 at December 31, 2009.

The fair value of stock options was estimated on the grant date using the Black-Scholes option pricing model for stock options with a service condition, and a model applying multiple input variables that determine the probability of satisfying market conditions for options with service and market conditions. The following weighted-average assumptions were used in the valuation:

 

     2009      2008  

Expected volatility

     35.8%         31.1%   

Risk-free interest rate

     2.4%         3.3%   

Dividend yield

     5.7%         4.3%   

Expected life

     7.0 yrs         6.7 yrs   

The expected volatility assumption required in the Black-Scholes model was derived by calculating a 10-year historical volatility and weighting that equally with the derived implied volatility. The blended historical and implied volatility approach of expected volatility is believed to be more representative of future stock price trends than using only historical volatility.

The risk-free interest rate assumption is based upon the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect on the grant date. The dividend yield assumption is based on historical and expected dividend payouts.

The expected life of stock options represents the weighted-average period the stock options will remain outstanding and is a derived output of a lattice-binomial model. The expected life is impacted by all of the underlying assumptions and calibration of the model. The model assumes that employees’ exercise behavior is a function of the option’s remaining vested life and the extent to which the option is in-the-money. The model estimates the probability of exercise as a function of these two variables based on historical exercises and cancellations on prior option grants made.

Expense is based on awards ultimately expected to vest and is recognized over the vesting period. Forfeitures are estimated based on historical experience at the time of grant and revised in subsequent periods if actual forfeitures differ from those estimates.

 

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Restricted Stock Awards and Restricted Stock Units

 

Shares in Thousands    Number of Shares     Weighted-Average
Grant-Date Fair Value
 

Nonvested shares at January 1, 2010

     10,636      $   20.44   

Granted

     3,283        24.80   

Vested

     (3,694     21.46   

Forfeited

     (882     20.84   
          

Nonvested shares at December 31, 2010

     9,343        21.53   
          

Expected to vest

     8,426        21.53   

Restricted stock awards and restricted stock units vest ratably over a four year period. At December 31, 2010, unrecognized compensation cost related to nonvested restricted stock was $141 million and is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 2.5 years. The fair value of nonvested shares of restricted stock awards and units is determined based on the closing trading price of the Company’s common stock on the grant date. The total fair value of vested shares is $79 million, $74 million and $84 million for 2010, 2009 and 2008, respectively. There were 6 million shares granted in 2009 with a weighted average grant date fair value of $17.77 and 5 million shares granted in 2008 with a weighted average grant date fair value of $22.22.

Market Share Units

 

Shares in Thousands    Number of Shares     Weighted-Average
Grant-Date Fair Value
 

Nonvested shares at January 1, 2010

          $   

Granted

     1,371        24.69   

Vested

              

Forfeited

     (123     24.67   
          

Nonvested shares at December 31, 2010

     1,248        24.69   
          

Expected to vest

     1,125        24.69   

Market share units vest ratably over a four year period based on share price performance. At December 31, 2010, unrecognized compensation cost related to nonvested market share units was $19 million and is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 3.2 years. The fair value of the market share units was estimated on the date of grant using a model applying multiple input variables that determine the probability of satisfying market conditions. The model uses the following input variables:

 

     2010  

Expected volatility

     24.8

Risk-free interest rate

     1.9

Dividend yield

     5.8

Expected volatility is based on the four year historical volatility levels on the Company’s common stock and the current implied volatility. The four-year risk-free interest rate was derived from the Federal Reserve, based on the market share units’ contractual term. Expected dividend yield is based on historical dividend payments. The fair value of the market share unit is amortized over the vesting period of the award.

Long-Term Performance Awards

Long-term performance share units are determined based on the achievement of annual performance goals, but are not vested until the end of the three year period. The fair value of performance awards was based on the closing trading price of common stock on the grant date. The fair value of performance share units granted in 2010 were not discounted because they participated in dividends. The fair value of performance share units granted in 2009 and 2008 were discounted using the risk-free interest rate on the date of grant because they do not participate in dividends.

Performance share units granted were 1.7 million in 2010, 1.4 million in 2009 and 1.2 million in 2008, with a weighted average grant date fair value of $23.65, $15.59 and $19.12, respectively. Assuming a 100% payout, the share units outstanding were 3.4 million at December 31, 2010 and 2.5 million at December 31, 2009. There were 1.1 million shares issued in 2010. At December 31, 2010, unrecognized compensation cost related to the performance share unit plan was $19 million and is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.7 years. The total fair value of vested shares is $56 million, $21 million and $11 million in 2010, 2009 and 2008, respectively.

 

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Note 23. SHORT-TERM BORROWINGS AND LONG-TERM DEBT

Short-term borrowings include:

 

     December 31,  
Dollars in Millions    2010      2009  

Bank drafts

   $ 100       $ 83   

Principal Value:

     

1.81% Yen Notes due 2010

             38   

2.25% Convertible Senior Debentures due 2011

             37   

Demand Note payable to Mead Johnson

             30   

Other

     17         43   
                 

Total

   $   117       $   231   
                 

As part of the Medarex acquisition, Medarex’s outstanding 2.25% Convertible Senior Notes due May 15, 2011 above were assumed. These Notes were adjusted into the right to receive $1,167 in cash at any time for each $1,000 principal amount outstanding (the equivalent of $16 per share) at any time prior to maturity and were substantially redeemed during 2010.

Long-term debt includes:

 

     December 31,  
Dollars in Millions    2010     2009  

Principal Value:

    

5.875% Notes due 2036

   $ 709      $ 959   

4.375% Euro Notes due 2016

     656        720   

4.625% Euro Notes due 2021

     656        720   

5.45% Notes due 2018

     600        600   

5.25% Notes due 2013

     597        597   

6.125% Notes due 2038

     500        1,000   

6.80% Debentures due 2026

     332        332   

7.15% Debentures due 2023

     304        304   

6.88% Debentures due 2097

     287        287   

0% - 5.75% Other—maturing 2023 - 2030

     108        103   
                

Subtotal

     4,749        5,622   
                

Adjustments to Principal Value:

    

Fair value of interest rate swaps

     234        160   

Unamortized basis adjustment from swap terminations

     369        377   

Unamortized bond discounts

     (24     (29
                

Total

   $   5,328      $   6,130   
                

Included in other debt is the Floating Rate Convertible Senior Debentures due 2023 which can be redeemed by the holders at par on September 15, 2013 and 2018, or if a fundamental change in ownership occurs. The Debentures are callable at par at any time by the Company. The Debentures have a conversion price of $40.42, equal to a conversion rate of 24.74292 shares for each $1,000 principal amount, subject to certain anti-dilutive adjustments. The maximum conversion rate is 38.7597 shares for each $1,000 principal amount. The Debentures pay interest quarterly at an annual rate equal to the three month LIBOR, reset quarterly, minus 0.50% (the yield never to be less than zero).

In February 2009, Mead Johnson & Company as borrower and Mead Johnson as guarantor, both of which were indirect, majority-owned subsidiaries, entered into a three year syndicated revolving credit facility agreement. In the fourth quarter of 2009, Mead Johnson borrowed $200 million under the revolving credit facility and issued various Notes totaling $1.5 billion, the proceeds of which were used to repay certain intercompany debt prior to the split-off.

 

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During 2010, $750 million aggregate principal value of debt was repurchased through a tender offer and $319 million notional amount of interest rate swaps related to the debt repurchases was terminated. The following table summarizes the activity:

 

Dollars in Millions    Principal
Value
     Repurchase
Price
     Loss on
Repurchase
    Swap
Termination
Proceeds
     Other, Including
Basis Adjustment for
Terminated Swaps
     Gain/
(Loss)
 

5.875% Debentures due 2036

   $ 250       $ 278       $ (28   $ 23       $ 41       $ 36   

6.125% Notes due 2038

     500         577         (77     25         10         (42
                                                    

Total

   $   750       $   855       $ (105   $   48       $   51       $ (6
                                                    

During 2009, $117 million aggregate principal value of debt was repurchased and $53 million notional amount of interest rate swaps related to the debt repurchases was terminated. The following table summarizes the activity:

 

Dollars in Millions    Principal
Value
     Repurchase
Price
     Loss on
Repurchase
    Swap
Termination
Proceeds
     Other, Including
Basis Adjustment for
Terminated Swaps
     Gain/
(Loss)
 

7.15% Debentures due 2023

   $ 35       $ 44       $ (9   $ 2       $ 4       $ (3

6.80% Debentures due 2026

     18         21         (3             1         (2

5.875% Notes due 2036

     64         67         (3     5         10         12   
                                                    

Total

   $ 117       $ 132       $ (15   $ 7       $ 15       $ 7   
                                                    

During 2008, $254 million aggregate principal value of debt was repurchased and $241 million notional amount of interest rate swaps related to the debt repurchases was terminated. The following table summarizes the activity:

 

Dollars in Millions    Principal
Value
     Repurchase
Price
     Gain on
Repurchase
     Swap
Termination
Proceeds
     Other, Including
Basis Adjustment for
Terminated Swaps
    Gain/
(Loss)
 

5.875% Notes due 2036

   $ 227       $ 201       $ 26       $ 32       $ (3   $ 55   

6.88% Debentures due 2097

     13         13                                  

7.15% Debentures due 2023

     11         11                 2                2   

5.25% Notes due 2013

     3         3                                  
                                                    

Total

   $   254       $   228       $   26       $   34       $ (3   $   57   
                                                    

For further discussion of interest rate swaps see “—Note 24. Financial Instruments.”

Interest payments, net of amounts related to interest rate swaps, were $178 million in 2010, $206 million in 2009 and $303 million in 2008.

The principal value of long-term debt obligations was $4,749 million at December 31, 2010 of which $597 million is due in 2013, and the remaining $4,152 million is due later than 2013. The fair value of long-term debt was $5,861 million and $6,258 million at December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively, and was estimated based upon the quoted market prices for the same or similar debt instruments. The fair value of short-term borrowings approximates the carrying value due to the short maturities of the debt instruments.

A $2.0 billion five year revolving credit facility from a syndicate of lenders maturing in December 2011 is maintained. The facility is extendable with the consent of the lenders and contains customary terms and conditions, including a financial covenant whereby the ratio of consolidated net debt to consolidated capital cannot exceed 50% at the end of each quarter. The Company has been in compliance with this covenant since the inception of the facility. There were no borrowings outstanding under the facility at December 31, 2010 and 2009.

At December 31, 2010, $178 million of financial guarantees were provided in the form of stand-by letters of credit and performance bonds. The stand-by letters of credit are with insurance companies in support of third-party liability programs. The performance bonds were issued to support a range of ongoing operating activities, including sale of products to hospitals and foreign ministries of health, bonds for customs, duties and value added tax and guarantees related to miscellaneous legal actions. A significant majority of the outstanding financial guarantees will expire within the year and are not expected to be funded.

 

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Note 24. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

Financial instruments include cash and cash equivalents, marketable securities, receivables, accounts payable, debt instruments and derivatives. Due to their short term maturity, the carrying amount of receivables and accounts payable approximate fair value.

There is exposure to market risk due to changes in currency exchange rates and interest rates. As a result, certain derivative financial instruments are used when available on a cost-effective basis to hedge the underlying economic exposure. These instruments qualify as cash flow, net investment and fair value hedges upon meeting certain criteria, including effectiveness of offsetting hedged exposures. Changes in fair value of derivatives that do not qualify for hedge accounting are recognized in earnings as they occur. All financial instruments, including derivatives, are subject to counterparty credit risk which is considered as part of the overall fair value measurement. Derivative financial instruments are not used for trading purposes.

Foreign currency forward contracts are used to manage cash flow exposures. The primary net foreign currency exposures hedged are the Euro, Japanese yen, Canadian dollar, British pound, Australian dollar and Mexican peso. Fixed-to-floating interest rate swaps are used as part of the interest rate risk management strategy. These swaps qualify for fair-value hedge accounting treatment. Certain net asset changes due to foreign exchange volatility are hedged through non-U.S. dollar borrowings which qualify as a net investment hedge.

Derivative financial instruments present certain market and counterparty risks; however, concentration of counterparty risk is mitigated by limiting amounts with any individual counterparty and using banks worldwide with Standard & Poor’s and Moody’s long-term debt ratings of A or higher. In addition, only conventional derivative financial instruments are utilized. The consolidated financial statements would not be materially impacted if any counterparties failed to perform according to the terms of its agreement. Currently, collateral or any other form of securitization is not required to be furnished by the counterparties to derivative financial instruments.

The following summarizes the fair value of outstanding derivatives:

 

     Balance Sheet
Location
     December 31,
2010
     December 31,
2009
          December 31,
2010
    December 31,
2009
 
Dollars in Millions       Notional      Fair
Value
     Notional      Fair
Value
    

Balance Sheet
Location

   Notional      Fair
Value
    Notional      Fair
Value
 

Derivatives designated as

hedging instruments:

                            

Interest rate contracts

     Other assets       $ 3,526       $ 234       $ 3,134       $ 165      

Accrued expenses

   $       $      $ 597       $ (5

Foreign currency forward contracts

     Other assets         691         26         780         21      

Accrued expenses

     732         (48     731         (31

Hedge of net investments

                                     

Long-term debt

     710         (710     1,256         (1,256

Natural gas contracts

                                     

Accrued expenses

                    *         (1
                                                    

Total Derivatives

         $ 260          $ 186             $ (758      $ (1,293
                                                    

 

* The notional value of natural gas contracts was 2 million decatherms at December 31, 2009.

Qualifying Hedges

Cash Flow Hedges

Foreign Currency Forward Contracts — Foreign currency forward contracts are utilized to hedge forecasted intercompany and other transactions for certain foreign currencies. These contracts are designated as foreign currency cash flow hedges when appropriate. The notional and fair value amounts of these contracts were $1,423 million and $22 million net liability and $1,511 million and $10 million net liability at December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively. The majority of these contracts qualify as hedges of probable forecasted cash flows and the effective portion of changes in fair value is temporarily reported in accumulated OCI and recognized in earnings when the hedged item affects earnings.

The following table summarizes the significant outstanding foreign currency forward contracts at December 31, 2010. The fair value of these contracts is based on year-end currency rates and should be viewed in relation to the fair value of the underlying hedged transactions and the overall reduction in exposure to adverse fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates.

 

Dollars in Millions, except currency rates    Weighted-Average
Strike Price
     Notional
Amount
     Fair Value
Asset/(Liability)
    Maturity  

Foreign Currency Forwards:

          

Euro

     1.36         695         13        2011   

Euro

     1.40         75         4        2012   

Japanese yen

     89.87         226         (25     2011   

Japanese yen

     84.20         116         (6     2012   

 

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Deferred losses on foreign currency forward contracts qualifying for cash flow hedge accounting were $18 million ($11 million net of taxes) at December 31, 2010 and are expected to be reclassified to earnings within the next 23 months.

Effectiveness is assessed at the inception of the hedge and on a quarterly basis. The assessments determine whether derivatives designated as qualifying hedges continue to be highly effective in offsetting changes in the cash flows of hedged items. Any ineffective portion of the change in fair value is included in current period earnings. The impact of hedge ineffectiveness on earnings was not significant in 2010, 2009 and 2008. Cash flow hedge accounting is discontinued when the forecasted transaction is no longer probable of occurring on the originally forecasted date, or 60 days thereafter, or when the hedge is no longer effective. Discontinued foreign exchange hedges reported in other (income)/expense were not significant in 2010, 2009 and 2008.

Interest Rate Contracts — Terminated swaps that qualify as cash flow hedges are recognized in accumulated OCI and amortized to earnings over the remaining life of the debt when the hedged debt remains outstanding.

The impact on OCI and earnings from foreign currency forward contracts, natural gas contracts, and forward starting swaps that qualified as cash flow hedges was as follows:

 

     Foreign Currency
Forward
Contracts
    Natural Gas
Contracts
    Forward Starting
Swaps
    Total Impact  
Dollars in Millions    2010     2009     2010     2009     2010     2009     2010     2009  

Net carrying amount at January 1

   $ (11   $ 35      $ (1   $ (2   $ (18   $ (19   $ (30   $ 14   

Cash flow hedges deferred in OCI

     16        (30     2        2                      18        (28

Cash flow hedges reclassified to cost of products sold/interest expense (effective portion)

     (19     (33                   9        1        (10     (32

Change in deferred taxes

     3        15        (1     (1                   2        14   

Cash flow hedges reclassified to net earnings due to business divestitures

            2                                           2   
                                                                

Net carrying amount at December 31

   $ (11   $ (11   $      $ (1   $ (9   $ (18   $ (20   $ (30
                                                                

Hedge of Net Investment

Non-U.S. dollar borrowings, primarily the €500 Million Notes due 2016 and the €500 Million Notes due 2021, ($1.3 billion total), are used to hedge the foreign currency exposures of the net investment in certain foreign affiliates. These borrowings are designated as a hedge of a net investment. The effective portion of foreign exchange gains or losses is recognized in the foreign currency translation (CTA) component of accumulated OCI. At December 31, 2010, €459 million ($602 million) of the Notes due 2016 have been dedesignated.

The impact on OCI and earnings from non-derivative debt designated as a hedge of net investment was as follows:

 

     Net Investment Hedges  
Dollars in Millions    2010     2009  

Net carrying amount at January 1

   $ (169   $ (131

Change in spot value of non-derivative debt designated as a hedge

     127        (44

(Gain)/loss recognized in other (income)/expense, net (overhedged portion)

     (43     6   
                

Net carrying amount at December 31

   $ (85   $ (169
                

Fair Value Hedges

Interest Rate Contracts — Derivative instruments are used as part of an interest rate risk management strategy, principally fixed-to-floating interest rate swaps that are designated as fair-value hedges. The total notional amounts and fair value of outstanding interest rate swaps were $3,526 million and $234 million net assets and $3,731 million and $160 million net assets at December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively.

The swaps and underlying debt for the benchmark risk being hedged are recognized at fair value. Swaps are intended to create an appropriate balance of fixed and floating rate debt. The basis adjustment to debt with qualifying fair value hedging relationships is amortized to earnings as an adjustment to interest expense over the remaining life of the debt when the underlying swap is terminated prior to maturity.

 

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During 2010, fixed-to-floating interest rate swaps were executed to convert the $332 million 6.80% Debentures due 2026, $147 million 7.15% Debentures due 2023 and €500 million 4.375% Notes due 2016 from fixed rate debt to variable rate debt. During 2009, fixed-to-floating interest rate swaps were executed to convert $797 million of 5.45% Notes due 2018 and 5.25% Notes due 2013 from fixed rate debt to variable rate debt. These swaps qualified as a fair value hedge for each debt instrument.

During 2010, fixed-to-floating interest rate swap agreements of $237 million notional amount and €500 million notional amount were terminated generating proceeds of $116 million. During 2009, $1,061 million notional amount of fixed-to-floating interest rate swap agreements were terminated for proceeds of $204 million. During 2008, $550 million notional amount of fixed-to-floating interest rate swap agreements were terminated for proceeds of $197 million. The proceeds of the swap terminations, less accrued interest, were deferred and will be amortized to interest expense over the remaining life of the underlying debt. Additionally, the Company terminated certain interest rate swap agreements in connection with the repurchase of certain debt obligations, which resulted in net proceeds of $48 million in 2010, $7 million in 2009 and $34 million in 2008. The gain or loss attributable to the transactions was immediately recognized in other (income)/expense. For further discussion on the Company’s debt repurchase, see “—Note 23. Short-Term Borrowings and Long-Term Debt.”

The following summarizes the interest rate swaps outstanding at December 31, 2010:

 

Dollars in Millions    Notional
Amount of
Underlying
Debt
    

Variable Rate
Received

   Year of
Transaction
     Maturity      Fair
Value
 
Swaps associated with:                                 

5.25% Notes due 2013

   $ 597       1 month U.S. $ LIBOR +3.084%      2009         2013       $ 17   

5.45% Notes due 2018

     400       1 month U.S. $ LIBOR +1.065%      2008         2018         41   

5.45% Notes due 2018

     200       1 month U.S. $ LIBOR +1.541%      2009         2018         14   

4.375% €500 Million Notes due 2016

     656       3 month EUR € EURIBOR +1.737%      2010         2016         2   

4.625% €500 Million Notes due 2021

     656       3 month EUR € EURIBOR +0.56%      2006         2021         45   

7.15% Debentures due 2023

     147       1 month U.S. $ LIBOR +2.926%      2010         2023         9   

5.875% Notes due 2036

     338       1 month U.S. $ LIBOR +0.62%      2006         2036         62   

6.125% Notes due 2038

     200       1 month U.S. $ LIBOR +1.3255%      2008         2038         24   

6.80% Debentures due 2026

     332       1 month U.S. $ LIBOR +2.432%      2010         2026         20   
                          

Total interest rate swaps

   $ 3,526                $ 234   
                          

The impact on interest expense from interest rate swaps that qualified as fair value hedges was as follows:

 

Dollars in Millions    2010     2009     2008  

Recognized as a reduction in interest expense

   $ (128   $ (118   $ (48

Amortization of basis adjustment from swap terminations recognized as reduction to interest expense

     (33     (25     (1
                        

Total

   $ (161   $ (143   $ (49
                        

Non-Qualifying Foreign Currency Forward Contracts

Foreign currency forward contracts are also utilized to hedge foreign currency-denominated monetary assets and liabilities. The primary objective of these contracts is to protect the U.S. dollar value of foreign currency-denominated monetary assets and liabilities from the effects of volatility in foreign exchange rates that might occur prior to their receipt or settlement in U.S. dollars. These contracts are not designated as hedges and are adjusted to fair value through other (income)/expense as they occur, and substantially offset the change in fair value of the underlying foreign currency denominated monetary asset or liability. The notional and fair value amounts of these contracts were not significant at December 31, 2010 and 2009.

Furthermore, foreign currency forward contracts are also used to offset exposure to certain assets and liabilities and earnings denominated in certain foreign currencies. These contracts are not designated as hedges and are adjusted to fair value through other (income)/expense as they occur. At December 31, 2010, the Company did not hold any such foreign exchange contracts. These contracts will mature within the next 12 months. The impact on earnings from non-qualifying foreign currency forward contracts was not significant for the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008.

 

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Note 25. LEASES

Minimum rental commitments for non-cancelable operating leases (primarily real estate and motor vehicles) in effect at December 31, 2010, were as follows:

 

Years Ending December 31,

   Dollars in Millions  

2011

   $ 123   

2012

     113   

2013

     101   

2014

     89   

2015

     77   

Later years

     158   
        

Total minimum rental commitments

   $ 661   
        

Operating lease expense was $145 million in 2010, $149 million in 2009 and $179 million in 2008, of which $17 million in 2009 and $12 million in 2008 was included in discontinued operations. Sublease income was not material for the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008.

In 2008, a sale-leaseback of an administrative facility in Paris, France was completed for $227 million (€155 million), resulting in a pre-tax gain of $111 million. Most of the gain was deferred and will reduce future lease costs over the lease period through 2017.

Note 26. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS AND CONTINGENCIES

The Company and certain of its subsidiaries are involved in various lawsuits, claims, government investigations and other legal proceedings that arise in the ordinary course of the business relating to product liability, patent, commercial, consumer, environmental and securities matters. The Company recognizes accruals for such contingencies when it is probable that a liability will be incurred and the amount of loss can be reasonably estimated. Litigation expense, net included a $41 million insurance reimbursement from prior litigation offset by additional reserves for certain average wholesale prices (AWP) litigation in 2010, a $125 million securities litigation settlement in 2009 and $33 million in 2008 related to AWP litigation, net of revised estimates to previously accrued amounts. Cash payments related to significant litigation were $6 million in 2010, $139 million in 2009 and $210 million in 2008. The most significant of these matters are described below.

Although the Company believes it has substantial defenses in these matters, there can be no assurance that there will not be an increase in the scope of pending matters or that any future lawsuits, claims, government investigations or other legal proceedings will not be material. Unless otherwise noted, the Company is unable to assess the outcome of the respective litigation nor is it able to provide an estimated range of potential loss. Furthermore, failure to enforce our patent rights would likely result in substantial decreases in the respective product sales from generic competition.

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

PLAVIX* Litigation

PLAVIX* is currently the Company’s largest product ranked by net sales. The PLAVIX* patents are subject to a number of challenges in the U.S., including the litigation with Apotex Inc. and Apotex Corp. (Apotex) described below, and in other less significant markets for the product. The Company and its product partner, sanofi, (the Companies) intend to vigorously pursue enforcement of their patent rights in PLAVIX*.

PLAVIX* Litigation – U.S.

Patent Infringement Litigation against Apotex and Related Matters

As previously disclosed, the Company’s U.S. territory partnership under its alliance with sanofi is a plaintiff in a pending patent infringement lawsuit instituted in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York (District Court) entitled Sanofi-Synthelabo, Sanofi-Synthelabo, Inc. and Bristol-Myers Squibb Sanofi Pharmaceuticals Holding Partnership v. Apotex. The suit is based on U.S. Patent No. 4,847,265 (the ‘265 Patent), a composition of matter patent, which discloses and claims, among other things, the hydrogen sulfate salt of clopidogrel, a medicine made available in the U.S. by the Companies as PLAVIX*. Also, as previously reported, the District Court upheld the validity and enforceability of the ‘265 Patent, maintaining the main patent protection for PLAVIX* in the U.S. until November 2011. The District Court also ruled that Apotex’s generic clopidogrel bisulfate product infringed the ‘265 Patent and permanently enjoined Apotex from engaging in any activity that infringes the ‘265 Patent, including marketing its generic product in the U.S. until after the patent expires.

 

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Apotex appealed the District Court’s decision and on December 12, 2008, the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (Circuit Court) affirmed the District Court’s ruling sustaining the validity of the ‘265 Patent. Apotex filed a petition with the Circuit Court for a rehearing en banc, and in March 2009, the Circuit Court denied Apotex’s petition. The case has been remanded to the District Court for further proceedings relating to damages. In July 2009, Apotex filed a petition for writ of certiorari with the U.S. Supreme Court requesting the Supreme Court to review the Circuit Court’s decision. In November 2009, the U.S. Supreme Court denied the petition, declining to review the Circuit Court’s decision. In December 2009, the Company filed a motion in the District Court for summary judgment on damages, and in January 2010, Apotex filed a motion seeking a stay of the ongoing damages proceedings pending the outcome of the reexamination of the PLAVIX* patent by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (PTO) described below. In April 2010, the District Court denied Apotex’s motion to stay the proceedings. In October 2010, the District Court granted the Companies’ summary judgment motion and awarded $442 million in damages plus costs and interest. Apotex is appealing the amount of the damages award; however, the validity of the patent claiming clopidogrel bisulfate has been finally judicially determined in favor of the Companies. It is not possible at this time to determine whether the amount or the damages award will be upheld on appeal.

As previously disclosed, the Company’s U.S. territory partnership under its alliance with sanofi is also a plaintiff in five additional patent infringement lawsuits against Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories, Inc. and Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories, LTD (Dr. Reddy’s), Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. (Teva), Cobalt Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Cobalt), Watson Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and Watson Laboratories, Inc. (Watson) and Sun Pharmaceuticals (Sun). The lawsuits against Dr. Reddy’s, Teva and Cobalt relate to the ‘265 Patent. In May 2009, Dr Reddy’s signed a consent judgment in favor of sanofi and BMS conceding the validity and infringement of the ‘265 Patent. As previously reported, the patent infringement actions against Teva and Cobalt were stayed pending resolution of the Apotex litigation, and the parties to those actions agreed to be bound by the outcome of the litigation against Apotex. Consequently, on July 12, 2007, the District Court entered judgments against Cobalt and Teva and permanently enjoined Cobalt and Teva from engaging in any activity that infringes the ‘265 Patent until after the Patent expires. Cobalt and Teva each filed an appeal. In July 2009, the Circuit Court issued a mandate in the Teva appeal binding Teva to the decision in the Apotex litigation. In August 2009, Cobalt consented to entry of judgment in its appeal agreeing to be bound by Circuit Court’s decision in the Apotex litigation. The lawsuit against Watson, filed in October 2004, was based on U.S. Patent No. 6,429,210 (the ‘210 Patent), which discloses and claims a particular crystalline or polymorph form of the hydrogen sulfate salt of clopidogrel, which is marketed as PLAVIX*. In December 2005, the Court permitted Watson to pursue its declaratory judgment counterclaim with respect to U.S. Patent No. 6,504,030. In January 2006, the Court approved the parties’ stipulation to stay this case pending the outcome of the trial in the Apotex matter. On May 1, 2009, BMS and Watson entered into a stipulation to dismiss the case. In April 2007, Pharmastar filed a request for inter partes reexamination of the ‘210 Patent at the PTO. The PTO granted this request in July of 2007 and in July 2009, the PTO vacated the reexamination proceeding. The lawsuit against Sun, filed on July 11, 2008, is based on infringement of the ‘265 Patent and the ‘210 Patent. With respect to the ‘265 Patent, Sun has agreed to be bound by the outcome of the Apotex litigation. Each of Dr. Reddy’s, Teva, Cobalt, Watson and Sun have filed an aNDA with the FDA, and, with respect to Dr. Reddy’s, Teva, Cobalt and Watson all exclusivity periods and statutory stay periods under the Hatch-Waxman Act have expired. Accordingly, final approval by the FDA would provide each company authorization to distribute a generic clopidogrel bisulfate product in the U.S., subject to various legal remedies for which the Companies may apply including injunctive relief and damages.

On June 1, 2009, Apotex filed a request for ex parte reexamination of the ‘265 Patent at the PTO and in August 2009, the PTO agreed to reexamine the patent. In December 2009, the PTO issued a non-final office action rejecting several claims covering PLAVIX* including the claim that was previously upheld in the litigation against Apotex referred to above. The PTO has issued an ex parte Reexamination Certificate withdrawing the rejections in the non-final office action and confirming patentability of all the claims of the ‘265 Patent. Apotex has filed a second request for ex parte reexamination of the ‘265 Patent and in June 2010, the PTO denied Apotex’s request to reexamine the patent again.

Additionally, on November 13, 2008, Apotex filed a lawsuit in New Jersey Superior Court entitled, Apotex Inc., et al. v. sanofi-aventis, et al., seeking payment of $60 million, plus interest, related to the break-up of the March 2006 proposed settlement agreement. The parties have filed cross-motions for summary judgment, which are pending.

In January 2011, Apotex filed a lawsuit in Florida State Court, Broward County, alleging breach of contract relating to the parties’ May 2006 proposed settlement agreement.

 

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PLAVIX* Litigation – International

PLAVIX* – Australia

As previously disclosed, sanofi was notified that, in August 2007, GenRx Proprietary Limited (GenRx) obtained regulatory approval of an application for clopidogrel bisulfate 75mg tablets in Australia. GenRx, formerly a subsidiary of Apotex, has since changed its name to Apotex. In August 2007, Apotex filed an application in the Federal Court of Australia seeking revocation of sanofi’s Australian Patent No. 597784 (Case No. NSD 1639 of 2007). Sanofi filed counterclaims of infringement and sought an injunction. On September 21, 2007, the Australian court granted sanofi’s injunction. A subsidiary of the Company was subsequently added as a party to the proceedings. In February 2008, a second company, Spirit Pharmaceuticals Pty. Ltd., also filed a revocation suit against the same patent. This case was consolidated with the Apotex case and a trial occurred in April 2008. On August 12, 2008, the Federal Court of Australia held that claims of Patent No. 597784 covering clopidogrel bisulfate, hydrochloride, hydrobromide, and taurocholate salts were valid. The Federal Court also held that the process claims, pharmaceutical composition claims, and claim directed to clopidogrel and its pharmaceutically acceptable salts were invalid. In view of this decision, it is possible a generic company could develop and seek registration in Australia for an alternate salt form of clopidogrel (other than bisulfate, hydrochloride, hydrobromide, or taurocholate). The Company and sanofi filed notices of appeal in the Full Court of the Federal Court of Australia (Full Court) appealing the holding of invalidity of the claim covering clopidogrel and its pharmaceutically acceptable salts, process claims, and pharmaceutical composition claims which have stayed the Federal Court’s ruling. Apotex filed a notice of appeal appealing the holding of validity of the clopidogrel bisulfate, hydrochloride, hydrobromide, and taurocholate claims. A hearing on the appeals occurred in February 2009. On September 29, 2009, the Full Federal Court of Australia held all of the claims of Patent No. 597784 invalid. In November 2009, the Company and sanofi applied to the High Court of Australia (High Court) for special leave to appeal the judgment of the Full Court. In March 2010, the High Court denied the Company and sanofi’s request to hear the appeal of the Full Court decision. The case has been remanded to the Federal Court for further proceedings related to damages. It is expected the amount of damages will not be material to the Company.

PLAVIX* – EU

As previously disclosed, in 2007, YES Pharmaceutical Development Services GmbH (YES Pharmaceutical) filed an application for marketing authorization in Germany for an alternate salt form of clopidogrel. This application relied on data from studies that were originally conducted by sanofi and BMS for PLAVIX* and were still the subject of data protection in the EU. Sanofi and BMS have filed an action against YES Pharmaceutical and its partners in the administrative court in Cologne objecting to the marketing authorization. This matter is currently pending, although these specific marketing authorizations now have been withdrawn from the market.

PLAVIX* – Canada (Apotex, Inc.)

On April 22, 2009, Apotex filed an impeachment action against sanofi in the Federal Court of Canada alleging that sanofi’s Canadian Patent No. 1,336,777 (the ‘777 Patent) is invalid. The ‘777 Patent covers clopidogrel bisulfate and was the patent at issue in the prohibition action in Canada previously disclosed in which the Canadian Federal Court of Ottawa rejected Apotex’s challenge to the ‘777 Patent, held that the asserted claims are novel, not obvious and infringed, and granted sanofi’s application for an order of prohibition against the Minister of Health and Apotex, precluding approval of Apotex’s Abbreviated New Drug Submission until the patent expires in 2012, which decision was affirmed on appeal by both the Federal Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court of Canada. On June 8, 2009, sanofi filed its defense to the impeachment action and filed a suit against Apotex for infringement of the ‘777 Patent. The trial is expected to occur in 2011.

OTHER INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LITIGATION

ABILIFY*

As previously disclosed, Otsuka has filed patent infringement actions against Teva, Barr Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Barr), Sandoz Inc. (Sandoz), Synthon Laboratories, Inc (Synthon), Sun Pharmaceuticals (Sun), Zydus Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. (Zydus), and Apotex relating to U.S. Patent No. 5,006,528, (‘528 Patent) which covers aripiprazole and expires in April 2015 (including the additional six-month pediatric exclusivity period). Aripiprazole is comarketed by the Company and Otsuka in the U.S. as ABILIFY*. A non-jury trial in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey (NJ District Court) against Teva/Barr and Apotex was completed in August 2010. In November 2010, the NJ District Court upheld the validity and enforceability of the ‘528 Patent, maintaining the main patent protection for ABILIFY* in the U.S. until April 2015. The NJ District Court also ruled that the defendants’ generic aripiprazole product infringed the ‘528 Patent and permanently enjoined them from engaging in any activity that infringes the ‘528 Patent, including marketing their generic product in the U.S. until after the patent (including the six-month pediatric extension) expires. Sandoz, Synthon, Sun and Zydus are also bound by the NJ District Court’s decision. In December 2010, Teva/Barr and Apotex appealed this decision to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.

 

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It is not possible at this time determine the outcome of any appeal of the NJ District Court’s decision. If Otsuka were not to prevail in an appeal, generic competition would likely result in substantial decreases in the sales of ABILIFY* in the U.S., which would have a material adverse effect on the results of operations and cash flows and could be material to financial condition.

ATRIPLA*

In April 2009, Teva filed an aNDA to manufacture and market a generic version of ATRIPLA*. ATRIPLA* is a single tablet three-drug regimen combining the Company’s SUSTIVA and Gilead’s TRUVADA*. As of this time, the Company’s U.S. patent rights covering SUSTIVA’s composition of matter and method of use have not been challenged. Teva sent Gilead a Paragraph IV certification letter challenging two of the fifteen Orange Book listed patents for ATRIPLA*. ATRIPLA* is the product of a joint venture between the Company and Gilead. In May 2009, Gilead filed a patent infringement action against Teva in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York (SDNY). In January 2010, the Company received a notice that Teva has amended its aNDA and is challenging eight additional Orange Book listed patents for ATRIPLA*. In March 2010, the Company and Merck, Sharp & Dohme Corp. filed a patent infringement action against Teva also in the SDNY relating to two U.S. Patents which claim crystalline or polymorph forms of efavirenz. In March 2010, Gilead filed two patent infringement actions against Teva in the SDNY relating to six Orange Book listed patents for ATRIPLA*. Discovery in these matters is ongoing. It is not possible at this time to reasonably assess the outcome of these lawsuits or their impact on the Company.

REYATAZ

Teva has filed an aNDA to manufacture and market generic versions of all four REYATAZ dosage forms (100, 150, 200 and 300 mg). The Company received a Paragraph IV certification letter from Teva challenging the two Orange Book listed patents for REYATAZ. In December 2009, the Company and Novartis Pharmaceutical Corporation (Novartis) filed a patent infringement lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware (Delaware District Court) against Teva for infringement of the two listed patents covering REYATAZ, which triggered an automatic 30-month stay of approval of Teva’s aNDA. Subsequent patent infringement lawsuits were filed. Discovery in these matters is ongoing. It is not possible at this time to reasonably assess the outcome of these lawsuits or their impact on the Company.

BARACLUDE

In August 2010, Teva filed an aNDA to manufacture and market generic versions of BARACLUDE. The Company received a Paragraph IV certification letter from Teva challenging the one Orange Book listed patent for BARACLUDE. In September 2010, the Company filed a patent infringement lawsuit in the Delaware District Court against Teva for infringement of the listed patent covering BARACLUDE, which triggered an automatic 30-month stay of approval of Teva’s aNDA. It is not possible at this time to reasonably assess the outcome of this lawsuit or its impact on the Company.

SPRYCEL

In September 2010, Apotex filed an aNDA to manufacture and market generic versions of SPRYCEL. The Company received a Paragraph IV certification letter from Apotex challenging the four Orange Book listed patents for SPRYCEL, including the composition of matter patent. In November 2010, the Company filed a patent infringement lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey against Apotex for infringement of the four Orange Book listed patents covering SPRYCEL which triggered an automatic 30-month stay of approval of Apotex’s aNDA. It is not possible at this time to reasonably assess the outcome of this lawsuit or its impact on the Company.

GENERAL COMMERCIAL LITIGATION

Clayworth Litigation

As previously disclosed, the Company, together with a number of other pharmaceutical manufacturers, was named as a defendant in an action filed in California State Superior Court in Oakland, James Clayworth et al. v. Bristol-Myers Squibb Company, et al., alleging that the defendants conspired to fix the prices of pharmaceuticals by agreeing to charge more for their drugs in the U.S. than they charge outside the U.S., particularly Canada, and asserting claims under California’s Cartwright Act and unfair competition law. The plaintiffs sought trebled monetary damages, injunctive relief and other relief. In December 2006, the Court granted the Company and the other manufacturers’ motion for summary judgment based on the pass-on defense, and judgment was then entered in favor of defendants. In July 2008, judgment in favor of defendants was affirmed by the California Court of Appeals. In July 2010, the California Supreme Court reversed the Court of Appeal’s judgment and the matter has been remanded to the Superior Court for further proceedings. Defendants’ motion for summary judgment on other grounds remains pending. If the motion is denied, a trial could be scheduled for as early as the summer. It is not possible at this time reasonably to assess the outcome of this lawsuit or its impact on the Company in the event plaintiffs are successful on appeal.

 

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ANTITRUST LITIGATION

As previously disclosed, 18 lawsuits comprised of both individual suits and purported class actions have been filed against the Company in U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio, Western Division, by various plaintiffs, including pharmacy chains (individually and as assignees, in whole or in part, of certain wholesalers), various health and welfare benefit plans/funds and individual residents of various states. These lawsuits allege, among other things, that the purported settlement with Apotex of the patent infringement litigation violated the Sherman Act and related laws. Plaintiffs are seeking, among other things, permanent injunctive relief barring the Apotex settlement and/or monetary damages. The putative class actions filed on behalf of direct purchasers have been consolidated under the caption In re: Plavix Direct Purchaser Antitrust Litigation, and the putative class actions filed on behalf of indirect purchasers have been consolidated under the caption In re: Plavix Indirect Purchaser Antitrust Litigation. Amended complaints were filed on October 19, 2007. Defendants filed a consolidated motion to dismiss in December 2007. The District Court granted the defendants’ motion to dismiss all of the Direct Purchaser claims. No appeal was taken from that dismissal. In January 2011, the District Court granted the defendants’ motion to dismiss with respect to all of the indirect purchaser claims. It is not possible at this time to reasonably assess the outcome of these lawsuits or their impact on the Company.

PRICING, SALES AND PROMOTIONAL PRACTICES LITIGATION AND INVESTIGATIONS

ABILIFY* State Attorneys General Investigation

In March 2009, the Company received a letter from the Delaware Attorney General’s Office advising of a multi-state coalition investigating whether certain ABILIFY* marketing practices violated those respective states’ consumer protection statutes. It is not possible at this time to reasonably assess the outcome of this investigation or its potential impact on the Company.

AWP Litigation

As previously disclosed, the Company, together with a number of other pharmaceutical manufacturers, has been a defendant in a number of private class actions as well as suits brought by the attorneys general of various states. In these actions, plaintiffs allege that defendants caused the Average Wholesale Prices (AWPs) of their products to be inflated, thereby injuring government programs, entities and persons who reimbursed prescription drugs based on AWPs. The Company is a defendant in five state attorneys general suits pending in state courts around the country. Beginning in August 2010, the Company was the defendant in a trial in the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania (Commonwealth Court), brought by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. In September 2010, the jury issued a verdict for the Company, finding that the Company was not liable for fraudulent or negligent misrepresentation; however, the Commonwealth Court Judge issued a decision on a Pennsylvania consumer protection claim that did not go to the jury, finding the Company liable for $27.6 million and enjoining the Company from contributing to the provision of inflated AWPs. The Company has moved to vacate the decision and the Commonwealth has moved for a judgment notwithstanding the verdict or, in the alternative, for a new trial. These motions are currently pending before the Commonwealth Court.

As previously reported, one set of class actions were consolidated in the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts (AWP MDL). In August 2009, the District Court granted preliminary approval of a proposed settlement of the AWP MDL plaintiffs’ claims against the Company for $19 million, plus half the costs of class notice up to a maximum payment of $1 million. A final approval hearing is scheduled to occur in March 2011.

California 340B Litigation

As previously disclosed, in August 2005, the County of Santa Clara filed a purported class action against the Company and numerous other pharmaceutical manufacturers on behalf of itself and a putative class of other cities and counties in California, as well as the covered entities that purchased drugs pursuant to the 340B drug discount program (340B Entities), alleging that manufacturers did not provide proper discounts to 340B Entities. In May 2009, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California (District Court) denied plaintiff’s motion, without prejudice, to certify the class. In September 2010, the U.S. Supreme Court granted certiorari on the issue of whether 340B Entities have standing to sue. The District Court had previously dismissed the case after finding that 340B Entities did not have standing, but the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit reversed the District Court. The District Court has stayed the case pending a decision by the U.S. Supreme Court.

It is not possible at this time to reasonably assess the outcome of this lawsuit, or its potential impact on the Company.

 

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PRODUCT LIABILITY LITIGATION

The Company is a party to various product liability lawsuits. As previously disclosed, in addition to lawsuits, the Company also faces unfiled claims involving its products.

PLAVIX*

As previously disclosed, the Company and certain affiliates of sanofi are defendants in a number of individual lawsuits claiming personal injury allegedly sustained after using PLAVIX*, most of which appear before the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey (NJ District Court). As of December 31, 2010, the companies were defendants in over 20 actions before the NJ District Court and have executed tolling agreements with respect to unfiled claims by potential additional plaintiffs. It is not possible at this time to reasonably assess the outcome of these lawsuits or the potential impact on the Company.

Hormone Replacement Therapy

The Company is one of a number of defendants in a mass-tort litigation in which plaintiffs allege, among other things, that various hormone therapy products, including hormone therapy products formerly manufactured by the Company (ESTRACE*, Estradiol, DELESTROGEN* and OVCON*) cause breast cancer, stroke, blood clots, cardiac and other injuries in women, that the defendants were aware of these risks and failed to warn consumers. As of December 31, 2010, the Company was a defendant in over 300 lawsuits filed on behalf of over 450 plaintiffs in federal and state courts throughout the U.S. The Company has entered into two separate settlements in principle to resolve the claims of approximately 200 plaintiffs. All of the Company’s hormone therapy products were sold to other companies between January 2000 and August 2001.

ENVIRONMENTAL PROCEEDINGS

As previously reported, the Company is a party to several environmental proceedings and other matters, and is responsible under various state, federal and foreign laws, including the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA), for certain costs of investigating and/or remediating contamination resulting from past industrial activity at the Company’s current or former sites or at waste disposal or reprocessing facilities operated by third-parties.

CERCLA Matters

With respect to CERCLA matters for which the Company is responsible under various state, federal and foreign laws, the Company typically estimates potential costs based on information obtained from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, or counterpart state or foreign agency and/or studies prepared by independent consultants, including the total estimated costs for the site and the expected cost-sharing, if any, with other “potentially responsible parties,” and the Company accrues liabilities when they are probable and reasonably estimable. The Company estimated its share of future costs for these sites to be $68 million at December 31, 2010, which represents the sum of best estimates or, where no best estimate can reasonably be made, estimates of the minimal probable amount among a range of such costs (without taking into account any potential recoveries from other parties).

New Brunswick Facility – Environmental & Personal Injury Lawsuits

As previously disclosed, in May 2008, over 100 lawsuits were filed against the Company in Superior Court, Middlesex County, NJ, by or on behalf of current and former residents of New Brunswick, NJ who live or have lived adjacent to the Company’s New Brunswick facility. The complaints allege various personal injuries and property damage resulting from alleged soil and groundwater contamination on their property stemming from historical operations at the New Brunswick facility. In October 2008, the New Jersey Supreme Court granted Mass Tort status to these cases and transferred them to the New Jersey Superior Court in Atlantic County for centralized case management purposes. The Company intends to defend itself vigorously in this litigation. It is not possible at this time to reasonably assess the outcome of these lawsuits or the potential impact on the Company.

North Brunswick Township Board of Education

As previously disclosed, in October 2003, the Company was contacted by counsel representing the North Brunswick, NJ Board of Education (BOE) regarding a site where waste materials from E.R. Squibb and Sons may have been disposed from the 1940’s through the 1960’s. Fill material containing industrial waste and heavy metals in excess of residential standards was discovered during an expansion project at the North Brunswick Township High School, as well as at a number of neighboring residential properties and adjacent public park areas. In January 2004, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) sent the Company and

 

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others an information request letter about possible waste disposal at the site, to which the Company responded in March 2004. The BOE and the Township, as the current owners of the school property and the park, are conducting and jointly financing soil remediation work and ground water investigation work under a work plan approved by NJDEP, and have asked the Company to contribute to the cost. The Company is actively monitoring the clean-up project, including its costs. To date, neither the school board nor the Township has asserted any claim against the Company. Instead, the Company and the local entities have negotiated an agreement to attempt to resolve the matter by informal means, and avoid litigation. A central component of the agreement is the provision by the Company of interim funding to help defray cleanup costs and assure the work is not interrupted. The Company transmitted interim funding payments in December 2007 and November 2009. The parties commenced mediation in late 2008; however, those efforts were not successful and the parties have moved to a binding allocation process. In addition, in September 2009, the Township and BOE filed suits against several other parties alleged to have contributed waste materials to the site.

OTHER PROCEEDINGS

SEC Germany Investigation

As previously disclosed, in October 2004, the SEC notified the Company that it was conducting an informal inquiry into the activities of certain of the Company’s German pharmaceutical subsidiaries and its employees and/or agents. In October 2006, the SEC informed the Company that its inquiry had become formal. The SEC’s inquiry encompasses matters formerly under investigation by the German prosecutor in Munich, Germany, which have since been resolved. The Company understands the inquiry concerns potential violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. The Company is cooperating with the SEC.

Medarex Shareholder Litigation

On July 22, 2009, the Company and Medarex announced the signing of a merger agreement providing for the acquisition of Medarex by the Company, through a tender offer, for $16.00 per share in cash. Following that announcement, certain Medarex shareholders filed similar lawsuits in state and federal court relating to this transaction against Medarex, the members of Medarex’s board of directors, and the Company.

Following the consolidation of the state court actions, on August 20, 2009, the parties entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU), pursuant to which the parties reached an agreement in principle to settle all of the state and federal actions. Pursuant to the agreements in the MOU, among other things, Medarex made certain supplemental disclosures during the tender offer period. The parties also agreed to present to the Superior Court of New Jersey, Mercer County (NJ Superior Court) a Stipulation of Settlement and any other documentation as may be required in order to obtain approval by the court of the settlement and the dismissal of the actions upon the terms set forth in the MOU. In July 2010, the proposed settlement was approved by the NJ Superior Court. Several objectors to the settlement filed motions for reconsideration asking the Court to reconsider its approval of the settlement which were denied in December 2010. In January 2011, the objectors filed notices of appeal.

King Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

In November 2009, King Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (King) and affiliated entities filed suit against ZymoGenetics, Inc. (ZymoGenetics), now a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company (see “—Note 5. Acquisitions”), in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee. King alleges that ZymoGenetics engaged in unfair competition, false advertising, trademark infringement, and related claims under federal law and Tennessee state law. King seeks various forms of relief, including damages and injunctive relief precluding the Company from making certain representations regarding King’s products and the Company’s RECOTHROM product. King also filed motions with the District Court seeking temporary restraining orders and preliminary injunctive relief. In December 2009, the judge denied King’s motions for preliminary injunction, but the lawsuit continues. Trial in the case is currently scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2011. It is not possible at this time to reasonably assess the outcome of this lawsuit or the potential impact on the Company.

 

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Note 27. SELECTED QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED)

 

Dollars in Millions, except per share data    First Quarter     Second Quarter      Third Quarter      Fourth Quarter      Year  

2010:

             

Net Sales

   $   4,807      $   4,768       $   4,798       $   5,111       $   19,484   

Gross Margin

     3,501        3,491         3,518         3,697         14,207   

Net Earnings from Continuing Operations

     1,101        1,268         1,302         842         4,513   

Less Net Earnings from Continuing Operations Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest

     358        341         353         359         1,411   

Net Earnings from Continuing Operations Attributable to BMS

     743        927         949         483         3,102   

Net Earnings from Discontinued Operations Attributable to BMS

                                      

Net Earnings Attributable to BMS

     743        927         949         483         3,102   

EPS Attributable to BMS(1):

             

Basic:

             

Net Earnings from Continuing Operations

   $ 0.43      $ 0.54       $ 0.55       $ 0.28       $ 1.80   

Net Earnings from Discontinued Operations

                                      
                                           

Net Earnings per Common Share

   $ 0.43      $ 0.54       $ 0.55       $ 0.28       $ 1.80   
                                           

Diluted

             

Net Earnings from Continuing Operations

   $ 0.43      $ 0.53       $ 0.55       $ 0.28       $ 1.79   

Net Earnings from Discontinued Operations

                                      
                                           

Net Earnings per Common Share

   $ 0.43      $ 0.53       $ 0.55       $ 0.28       $ 1.79   
                                           

Dividends declared per common share

   $ 0.32      $ 0.32       $ 0.32       $ 0.33       $ 1.29   

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 5,135      $ 5,918       $ 7,581       $ 5,033       $ 5,033   

Marketable securities(2)

     4,638        4,331         3,340         4,949         4,949   
Dollars in Millions, except per share data    First Quarter     Second Quarter      Third Quarter      Fourth Quarter      Year  

2009:

             

Net Sales

   $ 4,322      $ 4,665       $ 4,788       $ 5,033       $ 18,808   

Gross Margin

     3,157        3,440         3,471         3,600         13,668   

Net Earnings from Continuing Operations

     920        1,169         1,199         1,132         4,420   

Less Net Earnings from Continuing Operations Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest

     271        289         307         314         1,181   

Net Earnings from Continuing Operations Attributable to BMS

     649        880         892         818         3,239   

Net Earnings/(Loss) from Discontinued Operations Attributable to BMS

     (11     103         74         7,207         7,373   

Net Earnings Attributable to BMS

     638        983         966         8,025         10,612   

EPS Attributable to BMS (1):

             

Basic:

             

Net Earnings from Continuing Operations

   $ 0.33      $ 0.44       $ 0.45       $ 0.42       $ 1.63   

Net Earnings/(Loss) from Discontinued Operations

     (0.01     0.05         0.04         3.66         3.72   
                                           

Net Earnings per common share

   $ 0.32      $ 0.49       $ 0.49       $ 4.08       $ 5.35   
                                           

Diluted:

             

Net Earnings from Continuing Operations

   $ 0.33      $ 0.44       $ 0.45       $ 0.41       $ 1.63   

Net Earnings/(Loss) from Discontinued Operations

     (0.01     0.05         0.03         3.65         3.71   
                                           

Net Earnings per common share

   $ 0.32      $ 0.49       $ 0.48       $ 4.06       $ 5.34   
                                           

Dividends declared per common share

   $ 0.31      $ 0.31       $ 0.31       $ 0.32       $ 1.25   

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 7,832      $ 7,507       $ 6,367       $ 7,683       $ 7,683   

Marketable securities(2)

     1,272        1,596         1,504         2,200         2,200   

 

(1) Earnings per share for the quarters may not add to the amounts for the year, as each period is computed on a discrete basis.
(2) Marketable securities includes current and non-current assets.

 

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The following specified items affected the comparability of results in 2010 and 2009:

2010:

 

Dollars in Millions    First Quarter     Second Quarter     Third Quarter     Fourth Quarter     Year  

Restructuring Activity:

          

Downsizing and streamlining of worldwide operations

   $ 11      $ 24      $ 15      $ 63      $ 113   

Impairment and loss on sale of manufacturing operations

     200        15        10        11        236   

Accelerated depreciation, asset impairment and other shutdown costs

     31        27        27        28        113   

Pension curtailment and settlement charges

            5        3        10        18   

Process standardization implementation costs

     13        6        8        8        35   
                                        

Total Restructuring

     255        77        63        120        515   

Other:

          

Litigation charges, net

                   22        (41     (19

Upfront licensing, milestone and other payments

     55        17               60        132   

IPRD impairment

                          10        10   

Acquisition related items

                          10        10   

Product liability charges

                   13        4        17   
                                        

Total

     310        94        98        163        665   

Income taxes on items above

     (86     (18     (30     (46     (180

Out-of-period tax adjustment

            (59                   (59

Specified tax charge

                          207        207   
                                        

Decrease to Net Earnings from Continuing Operations

   $ 224      $ 17      $ 68      $ 324      $ 633   
                                        

2009:

 

Dollars in Millions    First Quarter     Second Quarter     Third Quarter     Fourth Quarter     Year  

Restructuring Activity:

          

Downsizing and streamlining of worldwide operations

   $ 15      $ 17      $ 48      $ 42      $ 122   

Accelerated depreciation, asset impairment and other shutdown costs

     30        26        33        40        129   

Pension curtailment and settlement charges

            25               11        36   

Process standardization implementation costs

     20        25        20        45        110   

Gain on sale of product lines, businesses and assets

     (44     (11     (17     (288     (360
                                        

Total Restructuring

     21        82        84        (150     37   

Other:

          

Litigation charges

     104        28                      132   

BMS foundation funding initiative

                          100        100   

Loss on sale of investments

                          31        31   

Upfront licensing, milestone and other payments

     145        29               173        347   

Acquisition related items

                   (10            (10

Debt repurchase and swap terminations

            (11     4               (7

Product liability charges/(insurance recoveries)

     3                             3   
                                        

Total

     273        128        78        154        633   

Income taxes on items above

     (93     (42     (26     (44     (205
                                        

Decrease to Net Earnings from Continuing Operations

   $ 180      $ 86      $ 52      $ 110      $ 428   
                                        

 

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

To the Board of Directors and Stockholders of

Bristol-Myers Squibb Company

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Bristol-Myers Squibb Company and subsidiaries (the “Company”) as of December 31, 2010 and 2009, and the related consolidated statements of earnings, comprehensive income and retained earnings, and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2010. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, such consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Bristol-Myers Squibb Company and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2010 and 2009, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2010, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

As discussed in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company adopted the accounting standard related to Business Combinations, effective for business combinations entered into on or after January 1, 2009.

We have also audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2010, based on the criteria established in Internal Control—Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission and our report dated February 18, 2011 expressed an unqualified opinion on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

/s/ DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP

Parsippany, New Jersey

February 18, 2011

 

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Item 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE.

None.

 

Item 9A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

As of December 31, 2010, management carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of its chief executive officer and chief financial officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of its disclosure controls and procedures as such term is defined under Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(e). Based on this evaluation, management has concluded that as of December 31, 2010, such disclosure controls and procedures were effective.

Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

Management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting. Under the supervision and with the participation of management, including the chief executive officer and chief financial officer, management assessed the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2010 based on the framework in “Internal Control—Integrated Framework” issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. Based on that assessment, management has concluded that the Company’s internal control over financial reporting was effective at December 31, 2010 to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of its financial reporting and the preparation of its financial statements for external purposes in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles. Due to its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

Deloitte & Touche LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, has audited the Company’s financial statements included in this report on Form 10-K and issued its report on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2010, which is included herein.

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

There were no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended December 31, 2010 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

Item 9B. OTHER INFORMATION

None.

 

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

To the Board of Directors and Stockholders of

Bristol-Myers Squibb Company

We have audited the internal control over financial reporting of Bristol-Myers Squibb Company and subsidiaries (the “Company”) as of December 31, 2010, based on criteria established in Internal Control — Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. The Company’s management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in the accompanying Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audit.

We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audit included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk, and performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.

A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed by, or under the supervision of, the company’s principal executive and principal financial officers, or persons performing similar functions, and effected by the company’s board of directors, management, and other personnel to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

Because of the inherent limitations of internal control over financial reporting, including the possibility of collusion or improper management override of controls, material misstatements due to error or fraud may not be prevented or detected on a timely basis. Also, projections of any evaluation of the effectiveness of the internal control over financial reporting to future periods are subject to the risk that the controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

In our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2010, based on the criteria established in Internal Control — Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission.

We have also audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the consolidated financial statements of the Company as of and for the year ended December 31, 2010 and our report dated February 18, 2011 expressed an unqualified opinion on those financial statements.

/s/ DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP

Parsippany, New Jersey

February 18, 2011

 

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PART III

 

Item 10. DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT.

 

(a) Reference is made to the 2011 Proxy Statement to be filed on or about March 21, 2011 with respect to the Directors of the Registrant, which is incorporated herein by reference and made a part hereof in response to the information required by Item 10.

 

(b) The information required by Item 10 with respect to the Executive Officers of the Registrant has been included in Part IA of this Form 10-K in reliance on General Instruction G of Form 10-K and Instruction 3 to Item 401(b) of Regulation S-K.

 

Item 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.

Reference is made to the 2011 Proxy Statement to be filed on or about March 21, 2011 with respect to Executive Compensation, which is incorporated herein by reference and made a part hereof in response to the information required by Item 11.

 

Item 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS.

Reference is made to the 2011 Proxy Statement to be filed on or about March 21, 2011 with respect to the security ownership of certain beneficial owners and management, which is incorporated herein by reference and made a part hereof in response to the information required by Item 12.

 

Item 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS.

Reference is made to the 2011 Proxy Statement to be filed on or about March 21, 2011 with respect to certain relationships and related transactions, which is incorporated herein by reference and made a part hereof in response to the information required by Item 13.

 

Item 14. AUDITOR FEES.

Reference is made to the 2011 Proxy Statement to be filed on or about March 21, 2011 with respect to auditor fees, which is incorporated herein by reference and made a part hereof in response to the information required by Item 14.

 

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PART IV

 

Item 15. EXHIBITS and FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULE.

 

     (a)

 

                 Page
Number
 
  1.  

Consolidated Financial Statements

  
     

Consolidated Statements of Earnings

     75   
     

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income and Retained Earnings

     76   
     

Consolidated Balance Sheets

     77   
     

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

     78   
     

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

     79-130   
     

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

     131   

 

All other schedules not included with this additional financial data are omitted because they are not applicable or the required information is included in the financial statements or notes thereto.

 

 

     

 

 

3.

 

Exhibits Required to be filed by Item 601 of Regulation S-K

    

137-140

  

The information called for by this Item is incorporated herein by reference to the Exhibit Index in this Form 10-K.

 

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB COMPANY (Registrant)

By

 

/s/ LAMBERTO ANDREOTTI

  Lamberto Andreotti
  Chief Executive Officer

Date: February 18, 2011

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this Report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

 

Signature

      

Title

 

Date

/s/ LAMBERTO ANDREOTTI

    

Chief Executive Officer and Director

 

February 18, 2011

(Lamberto Andreotti)

    

(Principal Executive Officer)

 

/s/ CHARLES BANCROFT

    

Chief Financial Officer

 

February 18, 2011

(Charles Bancroft)

    

(Principal Financial Officer)

 

/s/ JOSEPH C. CALDARELLA

    

Senior Vice President and Corporate Controller

 

February 18, 2011

(Joseph C. Caldarella)

    

(Principal Accounting Officer)

 

/s/ JAMES M. CORNELIUS

    

Chairman of the Board of Directors

 

February 18, 2011

(James M. Cornelius)

      

/s/ LEWIS B. CAMPBELL

    

Director

 

February 18, 2011

(Lewis B. Campbell)

      

/s/ LOUIS J. FREEH

    

Director

 

February 18, 2011

(Louis J. Freeh)

      

/s/ LAURIE H. GLIMCHER, M.D.

    

Director

 

February 18, 2011

(Laurie H. Glimcher, M.D.)

      

/s/ MICHAEL GROBSTEIN

    

Director

 

February 18, 2011

(Michael Grobstein)

      

/s/ LEIF JOHANSSON

    

Director

 

February 18, 2011

(Leif Johansson)

      

/s/ ALAN J. LACY

    

Director

 

February 18, 2011

(Alan J. Lacy)

      

/s/ VICKI L. SATO, PH.D.

    

Director

 

February 18, 2011

(Vicki L. Sato, Ph.D.)

      

/s/ TOGO D. WEST, JR.

    

Director

 

February 18, 2011

(Togo D. West, Jr.)

      

/s/ R. SANDERS WILLIAMS, M.D.

    

Director

 

February 18, 2011

(R. Sanders Williams, M.D.)

      

 

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EXHIBIT INDEX

The Exhibits listed below are identified by numbers corresponding to the Exhibit Table of Item 601 of Regulation S-K. The Exhibits designated by two asterisks (**) are management contracts or compensatory plans or arrangements required to be filed pursuant to Item 15. An asterisk (*) in the Page column indicates that the Exhibit has been previously filed with the Commission and is incorporated herein by reference. Unless otherwise indicated, all Exhibits are part of Commission File Number 1-1136.

 

Exhibit No.

  

Description

    

Page No.

1.   

Form of Underwriting Agreement relating to the 5.450% Notes due 2018 and 6.125% Notes due 2038 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 1.1 to the Form 8-K dated May 1, 2008 and filed on May 7, 2008).

     *
3a.   

Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3a to the Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2005).

     *
3b.   

Certificate of Correction to the Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation, effective as of December 24, 2009 (filed herewith).

     E-3-1
3c.   

Certificate of Amendment to the Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation, effective as of May 7, 2010 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3a. to the Form 8-K dated May 4, 2010 and filed on May 10, 2010).

     *
3d.   

Certificate of Amendment to the Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation, effective as of May 7, 2010 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3b. to the Form 8-K dated May 4, 2010 and filed on May 10, 2010).

     *
3e.   

Bylaws of Bristol-Myers Squibb Company, as amended as of May 4, 2010 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to Form 8-K dated May 4, 2010 and filed on May 10, 2010).

     *
4a.   

Letter of Agreement dated March 28, 1984 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4 to Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1983).

     *
4b.   

Indenture, dated as of June 1, 1993, between Bristol-Myers Squibb Company and JPMorgan Chase Bank (as successor trustee to The Chase Manhattan Bank (National Association)) (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Form 8-K dated May 27, 1993 and filed on June 3, 1993).

     *
4c.   

Form of 7.15% Debenture due 2023 of Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to the Form 8-K dated May 27, 1993 and filed on June 3, 1993).

     *
4d.   

Form of 6.80% Debenture due 2026 of Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4e to the Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1996).

     *
4e.   

Form of 6.875% Debenture due 2097 of Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4f to the Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended September 30, 1997).

     *
4f.   

Third Supplemental Indenture, dated August 18, 2003, between Bristol-Myers Squibb Company and JPMorgan Chase Bank, as Trustee, to the indenture dated June 1, 1993 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4k to the Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2003).

     *
4g.   

Form of 5.25% Senior Note due 2013 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4o to the Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2003).

     *
4h.   

Indenture, dated October 1, 2003, between Bristol-Myers Squibb Company, as Issuer, and JPMorgan Chase Bank, as Trustee (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4q to the Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2003).

     *
4i.   

Form of Floating Rate Convertible Senior Debenture due 2023 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4s to the Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2003).

     *
4j.   

Specimen Certificate of Common Stock (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4s to the Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2003).

     *
4k.   

Specimen Certificate of Convertible Preferred Stock (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4s to the Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2003).

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4l.   

Form of Fourth Supplemental Indenture between Bristol-Myers Squibb Company and The Bank of New York, as Trustee, to the indenture dated June 1, 1993 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4r to the Form 8-K dated November 20, 2006 and filed November 27, 2006).

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4m.   

Form of Fifth Supplemental Indenture between Bristol-Myers Squibb Company and The Bank of New York, as Trustee, to the indenture dated June 1, 1993 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Form 8-K dated May 1, 2008 and filed on May 7, 2008).

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4n.   

Form of 5.875% Notes due 2036 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4s to the Form 8-K dated November 20, 2006 and filed November 27, 2006).

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4o.   

Form of 4.375% Notes due 2016 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4t to the Form 8-K dated November 20, 2006 and filed November 27, 2006).

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4p.   

Form of 4.625% Notes due 2021 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4u to the Form 8-K dated November 20, 2006 and filed November 27, 2006).

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4q.   

Form of 5.45% Notes due 2018 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to the Form 8-K dated May 1, 2008 and filed on May 7, 2008).

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4r.   

Form of 6.125% Notes due 2038 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.3 to the Form 8-K dated May 1, 2008 and filed on May 7, 2008).

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10a.   

$2,000,000,000 Five Year Competitive Advance and Revolving Credit Facility Agreement dated as of December 21, 2006 among Bristol-Myers Squibb Company, the borrowing subsidiaries, the lenders named in the agreement, Bank of America, N.A. as syndication agent, and JPMorgan Chase Bank and Citicorp North America, Inc., as administrative agents (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Form 8-K dated December 21, 2006 and filed December 27, 2006).

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10b.   

SEC Consent Order (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10s to the Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2004).

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10c.   

Bylaws (Statuts) of Sanofi Pharma Bristol-Myers Squibb, a partnership (societe en nom collectif) organized under French law, dated as of June 6, 1997. English Translation (incorporated by reference herein to Exhibit 10.1 to the Form 8-K filed on August 17, 2009).

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10d.   

Internal Regulation (Reglement Interieur) of Sanofi Pharma Bristol-Myers Squibb dated as of June 6, 1997 and effective as of January 1, 1997. English Translation (incorporated by reference herein to Exhibit 10.2 to the Form 8-K filed on August 17, 2009).†

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10e.   

Partnership Agreement of Bristol-Myers Squibb Sanofi Pharmaceuticals Holding Partnership between Sanofi Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and Bristol-Myers Squibb Company Investco, Inc. dated as of January 1, 1997 (incorporated by reference herein to Exhibit 10.3 to the Form 8-K filed on August 17, 2009).†

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10f.   

Territory A Alliance Support Agreement between Sanofi and Bristol-Myers Squibb Company dated as of January 1, 1997 (incorporated by reference herein to Exhibit 10.4 to the Form 8-K filed on August 17, 2009).†

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10g.   

Amendment No. 1 to the Territory A Alliance Support Agreement between Sanofi-Synthelabo and Bristol-Myers Squibb Company dated as of October 17, 2001 (incorporated by reference herein to Exhibit 10.5 to the Form 8-K filed on August 17, 2009).†

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10h.   

Territory B Alliance Support Agreement between Sanofi and Bristol-Myers Squibb Company dated as of January 1, 1997 (incorporated by reference herein to Exhibit 10.6 to the Form 8-K filed on August 17, 2009). †

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10i.   

Amendment No. 1 to the Territory B Alliance Support Agreement between Sanofi-Synthelabo and Bristol-Myers Squibb Company dated as of October 17, 2001 (incorporated by reference herein to Exhibit 10.7 to the Form 8-K filed on August 17, 2009).†

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10j.   

Clopidogrel Intellectual Property License and Supply Agreement between Sanofi and Sanofi Pharma Bristol-Myers Squibb dated as of January 1, 1997 (incorporated by reference herein to Exhibit 10.8 to the Form 8-K filed on August 17, 2009). †

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10k.   

Clopidogrel Intellectual Property License and Supply Agreement between Sanofi and Bristol-Myers Squibb Sanofi Pharmaceuticals Holding Partnership dated as of January 1, 1997 (incorporated by reference herein to Exhibit 10.9 to the Form 8-K filed on August 17, 2009). †

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10l.   

Product Know-How License Agreement among Sanofi, Bristol-Myers Squibb Company and Sanofi Pharma Bristol-Myers Squibb dated as of January 1, 1997 (incorporated by reference herein to Exhibit 10.10 to the Form 8-K filed on August 17, 2009).†

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10m.   

Product Know-How License Agreement among Sanofi, Bristol-Myers Squibb Company and Bristol-Myers Squibb Sanofi Pharmaceuticals Holding Partnership dated as of January 1, 1997 (incorporated by reference herein to Exhibit 10.11 to the Form 8-K filed on August 17, 2009). †

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10n.   

Restated Development and Commercialization Collaboration Agreement between Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. and Bristol-Myers Squibb Company dated as of October 23, 2001 (incorporated by reference herein to Exhibit 10.12 to the Form 8-K filed on August 17, 2009).†

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10o.   

Amendment No. 3 to the Restated Development and Commercialization Collaboration Agreement between Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. and Bristol-Myers Squibb Company dated as of September 25, 2006 (incorporated by reference herein to Exhibit 10.13 to the Form 8-K filed on August 17, 2009).†

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10p.   

Amendment No. 5 to the Restated Development and Commercialization Collaboration Agreement between Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. and Bristol-Myers Squibb Company effective as of April 4, 2009 (incorporated by reference herein to Exhibit 10.14 to the Form 8-K filed on August 17, 2009).†

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**10q.   

Bristol-Myers Squibb Company 1997 Stock Incentive Plan, effective as of May 6, 1997 and as amended effective July 17, 2002 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10a to the Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2002).

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**10r.   

Bristol-Myers Squibb Company 2002 Stock Incentive Plan, effective as of May 7, 2002 and as amended effective June 10, 2008 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2008).

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**10s.   

Bristol-Myers Squibb Company 2007 Stock Award and Incentive Plan, effective as of May 1, 2007 and as amended effective June 10, 2008 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2008).

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**10t.   

Bristol-Myers Squibb Company TeamShare Stock Option Plan, as amended and restated effective September 10, 2002 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10c to the Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2002).

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**10u.   

Form of Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreement under the 2002 Stock Award and Incentive Plan (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10s to the Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2005).

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**10v.   

Form of Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreement under the 2007 Stock Award and Incentive Plan (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10s to the Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2007).

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**10w.   

Form of Restricted Stock Award Agreement under the 2002 Stock Award and Incentive Plan (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10t to the Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2005).

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**10x.   

Form of Performance Shares Agreement for the 2008-2010 Performance Cycle (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2007).

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**10y.   

Form of Performance Shares Agreement for the 2009-2011 Performance Cycle (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10m to the Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008).

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**10z.   

Form of Performance Share Units Agreement for the 2010-2012 Performance Cycle (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10aa to the Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009).

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**10aa.   

Form of Performance Share Units Agreement for the 2011-2013 Performance Cycle (filed herewith).

     E-10-1
**10bb.   

Form of Restricted Stock Units Agreement under the 2002 Stock Award and Incentive Plan (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10v to the Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2006).

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**10cc.   

Form of Restricted Stock Units Agreement with five year vesting under the 2007 Stock Award and Incentive Plan (filed herewith).

     E-10-2
**10dd.   

Form of Restricted Stock Units Agreement with four year vesting under the 2007 Stock Award and Incentive Plan (filed herewith).

     E-10-3
**10ee.   

Form of 2007 Market Share Units Agreement under the 2007 Stock Award and Incentive Plan (filed herewith).

     E-10-4
**10ff.   

Bristol-Myers Squibb Company Performance Incentive Plan, as amended (as adopted, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 2 to the Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1978; as amended as of January 8, 1990, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 19b to the Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1990; as amended on April 2, 1991, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 19b to the Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1991; as amended effective January 1, 1994, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10d to the Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1993; and as amended effective January 1, 1994, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10d to the Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1994).

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**10gg.   

Bristol-Myers Squibb Company Executive Performance Incentive Plan (effective January 1, 1997 and incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10b to the Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1996).

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**10hh.   

Bristol-Myers Squibb Company Executive Performance Incentive Plan (effective January 1, 2003 and as amended effective June 10, 2008 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2008).

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**10ii.   

Bristol-Myers Squibb Company 2007 Senior Executive Performance Incentive Plan (as amended and restated effective June 8, 2010 and incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10a. to the Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2010).

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**10jj.   

Benefit Equalization Plan of Bristol-Myers Squibb Company and its Subsidiary or Affiliated Corporations Participating in the Bristol-Myers Squibb Company Retirement Income Plan or the Bristol-Myers Squibb Puerto Rico, Inc. Retirement Income Plan, as amended (as amended and restated as of January 1, 1993, as amended effective October 1, 1993, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10e to the Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1993; and as amended effective February 1, 1995, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10e to the Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1996).

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**10kk.   

Benefit Equalization Plan of Bristol-Myers Squibb Company and its Subsidiary or Affiliated Corporations Participating in the Bristol-Myers Squibb Company Savings and Investment Program, as amended and restated effective as of January 1, 1996 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10h to the Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2001).

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**10ll.   

Squibb Corporation Supplementary Pension Plan, as amended (as previously amended and restated, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 19g to the Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1991; as amended as of September 14, 1993, and incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10g to the Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1993).

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**10mm.   

Senior Executive Severance Plan, effective as of April 26, 2007 and as amended effective December 14, 2010 (filed herewith).

     E-10-5
**10nn.   

Letter Agreement dated April 26, 2007 between James M. Cornelius and Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Form 8-K dated April 24, 2007 and filed on April 27, 2007).

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**10oo.   

Amended and Restated Aircraft Time Sharing Agreement dated June 12, 2008 between James M. Cornelius and Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2008).

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**10pp.   

Termination of Aircraft Time Sharing Agreement dated April 21, 2009 between James M. Cornelius and Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2009).

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**10qq.   

Letter Agreement dated February 12, 2008 between James M. Cornelius and Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Form 8-K dated February 11, 2008 and filed on February 15, 2008).

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**10rr.   

Letter Agreement effective September 20, 2005 and addendum effective October 31, 2005 between Lamberto Andreotti and the Company (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Form 8-K dated December 5, 2006 and filed on December 11, 2006).

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**10ss.   

Form of Agreement entered into between the Registrant and each of the named executive officers and certain other executives effective January 1, 2009 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10bb to the Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008).

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**10tt.   

Bristol-Myers Squibb Company Retirement Income Plan for Non-Employee Directors, as amended March 5, 1996 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10k to the Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1996).

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**10uu.   

Bristol-Myers Squibb Company 1987 Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors, as amended December 17, 2009 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10tt to the Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009).

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**10vv.   

Bristol-Myers Squibb Company Non-Employee Directors’ Stock Option Plan, as amended (as approved by the Stockholders on May 1, 1990, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 28 to Registration Statement No. 33-38587 on Form S-8; as amended May 7, 1991, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 19c to the Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1991), as amended January 12, 1999 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10m to the Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1998).

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**10ww.   

Bristol-Myers Squibb Company Non-Employee Directors’ Stock Option Plan, as amended (as approved by the Stockholders on May 2, 2000, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit A to the 2000 Proxy Statement dated March 20, 2000).

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**10xx.   

Squibb Corporation Deferral Plan for Fees of Outside Directors, as amended (as adopted, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10e Squibb Corporation 1991 Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1987, File No. 1-5514; as amended effective December 31, 1991 incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10m to the Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1992).

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**10yy.   

Amendment to all of the Company’s plans, agreements, legal documents and other writings, pursuant to action of the Board of Directors on October 3, 1989, to reflect the change of the Company’s name to Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10v to the Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1989).

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**10zz.   

Form of Stock and Asset Purchase Agreement between Bristol-Myers Squibb Company and Cidron Healthcare Limited dated May 2, 2008 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Form 8-K dated May 1, 2008 and filed on May 7, 2008).

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**10aaa.   

Letter Agreement between Jean-Marc Huet and Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Form 8-K dated March 4, 2008 and filed on March 10, 2008).

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**10bbb.   

Separation Agreement between Andrew Bonfield and Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Form 8-K dated March 4, 2008 and filed on March 10, 2008).

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12.   

Statement re computation of ratios (filed herewith).

     E-12-1
21.   

Subsidiaries of the Registrant (filed herewith).

     E-21-1
23.   

Consent of Deloitte & Touche LLP (filed herewith).

     E-23-1
31a.   

Section 302 Certification Letter (filed herewith).

     E-31-1
31b.   

Section 302 Certification Letter (filed herewith).

     E-31-2
32a.   

Section 906 Certification Letter (filed herewith).

     E-32-1
32b.   

Section 906 Certification Letter (filed herewith).

     E-32-2
101.   

The following financial statements from the Bristol-Myers Squibb Company Annual Report on Form 10-K for the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008, formatted in Extensive Business Reporting Language (XBRL): (i) consolidated statements of earnings, (ii) consolidated statements of comprehensive income and retained earnings, (iii) consolidated balance sheets, (iv) consolidated statements of cash flows, and (v) the notes to the consolidated financial statements.

    

 

Confidential treatment has been granted for certain portions which are omitted in the copy of the exhibit electronically filed with the Commission. The omitted information has been filed separately with the Commission pursuant to the Company’s application for confidential treatment.

 

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Indicates, in this Form 10-K, brand names of products, which are registered trademarks not owned by the Company or its subsidiaries. ELIQUIS is a trademark of Pfizer, Inc.; ERBITUX, ALIMTA and GEMZAR are trademarks of Eli Lilly; AVAPRO/AVALIDE (known in the EU as APROVEL/KARVEA), ISCOVER, KARVEZIDE, COAPROVEL, PLAVIX, DUOPLAVIN and DUOCOVER are trademarks of sanofi-aventis; ABILIFY is a trademark of Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.; TRUVADA is a trademark of Gilead Sciences, Inc.; GLEEVEC is a trademark of Novartis AG; PRILOSEC is a trademark of AstraZeneca; ATRIPLA is a trademark of Bristol-Myers Squibb and Gilead Sciences, LLC; NORVIR is a trademark of Abbott Laboratories; ESTRACE and OVCON are trademarks of Warner-Chilcott Company, LLC; and DELESTROGEN is a trademark of JHP Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Brand names of products that are in all capital letters, without an asterisk, are registered trademarks of BMS and/or one of its subsidiaries.

 

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