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•The possibility that the U.S. Internal Revenue Service could assert one or more contrary positions to challenge the
transactions consummated in connection with the acquisition of Synthes, Inc. from a tax perspective. If challenged,
an amount up to the total purchase price for the Synthes shares could be treated as subject to applicable U.S. tax at
approximately the statutory rate to the Company, plus interest;
•Changes to global climate, extreme weather and natural disasters that could affect demand for the Company’s
products and services, cause disruptions in manufacturing and distribution networks, alter the availability of goods
and services within the supply chain, and affect the overall design and integrity of the Company’s products and
operations;
•The impact on political and economic conditions due to terrorist attacks in the U.S. and other parts of the world or
U.S. military action overseas, as well as instability in the financial markets which could result from such terrorism or
military actions; and
•Issuance of new or revised accounting standards by the Financial Accounting Standards Board and the Securities
and Exchange Commission.
The foregoing list sets forth many, but not all, of the factors that could impact upon the Company’s ability to achieve
results described in any forward-looking statements. Investors should understand that it is not possible to predict or
identify all such factors and should not consider this list to be a complete statement of all potential risks and
uncertainties. The Company has identified the factors on this list as permitted by the Private Securities Litigation
Reform Act of 1995.
Johnson & Johnson 2015 Annual Report