jnj-20220128

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, DC 20549

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New Jersey	1-3215	22-1024240
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One Johnson & Johnson Plaza, New Brunswick, New Jersey 08933

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Title of each class	Trading Symbol(s)	Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, Par Value $1.00	JNJ	New York Stock Exchange
0.650% Notes Due May 2024	JNJ24C	New York Stock Exchange
5.50% Notes Due November 2024	JNJ24BP	New York Stock Exchange
1.150% Notes Due November 2028	JNJ28	New York Stock Exchange
1.650% Notes Due May 2035	JNJ35	New York Stock Exchange

Item 8.01 Other Events.

On January 28, 2022, Johnson & Johnson (the Company) determined that it will record an intangible asset impairment charge related to an in-process research and development asset, bermekimab (JnJ-77474462), an investigational drug for the treatment of Atopic Dermatitis (AD) and Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS). The Company acquired all rights to bermekimab from XBiotech, Inc. in fiscal year 2020.

Additional information regarding efficacy through the clinical trial became available which led the Company to the decision to terminate the development of bermekimab for AD. The resulting non-cash pre-tax impairment charge of approximately $610 million will be reflected in the Company’s fiscal first quarter 2022 financial results and will be excluded for purposes of adjusted earnings. Following this impairment charge, bermekimab will retain a carrying value of approximately $150 million relating to the HS indication.

Cautions Concerning Forward-Looking Statements

This report contains “forward-looking statements” as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 regarding development of bermekimab. The reader is cautioned not to rely on these forward-looking statements. These statements are based on current expectations of future events. If underlying assumptions prove inaccurate or known or unknown risks or uncertainties materialize, actual results could vary materially from the expectations and projections of Johnson & Johnson. Risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: challenges and uncertainties inherent in product research and development, including the uncertainty of clinical success and of obtaining regulatory approvals; uncertainty of commercial success; manufacturing difficulties and delays; competition, including technological advances, new products and patents attained by competitors; challenges to patents; product efficacy or safety concerns resulting in product recalls or regulatory action; changes in behavior and spending patterns of purchasers of health care products and services; changes to applicable laws and regulations, including global health care reforms; and trends toward health care cost containment. A further list and descriptions of these risks, uncertainties and other factors can be found in Johnson & Johnson’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2021, including in the sections captioned “Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” and “Item 1A. Risk Factors,” and in Johnson & Johnson’s subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Copies of these filings are available online at www.sec.gov, www.jnj.com or on request from Johnson & Johnson. Johnson & Johnson does not undertake to update any forward-looking statement as a result of new information or future events or developments.

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Johnson & Johnson

(Registrant)

Date:

February 2, 2022

By:

/s/ Matthew Orlando

Matthew Orlando
Corporate Secretary