美国强生某年度报告(pdf 72页)

美国强生某年度报告内容提要：
As I reflect on the year that just passed,
and the decades since the founding of
Johnson & Johnson in 1886, I can say without
hesitation that the year 2009 was one of the
most challenging in our history. Faced with
significant patent expirations worth nearly
$3 billion in sales, the most severe global
economic downturn many of us have ever
experienced and increased competition
across our markets, our people delivered
results that were as impressive as any we
have ever achieved. Fundamental beliefs
embedded in Our Credo guided their
decisions and actions.
We delivered on our financial commitments,
continued to pursue long-term growth
opportunities, and emerged stronger and
well-positioned for sustainable growth.
Through all this, the people of
Johnson & Johnson remained inspired and united by a common
purpose: caring for others. More than ever, we know that caring
for the health and well-being of people is not only an outstanding
business but a mission that truly touches lives.
2 0 0 9 R e s u lts When 2009 began, we set expectations for financial
results anticipating the business and economic challenges,
including a forecast of our first reported sales decline in 76 years.
Thanks to the diligence of our people and disciplined management
focus, 2009 results were at or above most expectations.
Worldwide sales were $61.9 billion, a decrease of 2.9 percent
from 2008. Operational results declined 0.3 percent, and the
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