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Note 1. Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies
A. Basis of Presentation
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of our parent company and all subsidiaries and are prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The decision of whether or not to consolidate an entity for financial reporting purposes requires consideration of majority voting interests, as well as effective economic or other control over the entity. Typically, we do not seek control by means other than voting interests. For subsidiaries operating outside the U.S., the financial information is included as of and for the year ended November 30 for each year presented. Pfizer's fiscal year-end for U.S. subsidiaries is as of and for the year ended December 31 for each year presented. All significant transactions among our subsidiaries have been eliminated.
We manage our commercial operations through three operating segments, each led by a single manager: Biopharma, PC1 and Pfizer Ignite. Biopharma is the only reportable segment. See Note 17A. On December 14, 2023, we completed the acquisition of Seagen. In addition, other acquisitions and business development activities completed in 2024, 2023 and 2022 impacted financial results in the periods presented. See Note 2. We have made certain reclassification adjustments to conform prior-period amounts to the current presentation for:
•in the first quarter of 2024, we reclassified royalty income (substantially all of which is related to Biopharma) from Other (income)/deductions––net and began presenting Royalty revenues as a separate line item within Total revenues in our consolidated statements of operations, and reclassified the associated royalty receivables from Other current assets to Trade accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts in our consolidated balance sheet; and
•segment reporting and geographic information in connection with the commercial reorganization that went into effect on January 1, 2024 (see Notes 9 and 17). Certain amounts in the consolidated financial statements and associated notes may not add due to rounding. All percentages have been calculated using unrounded amounts.
B. New Accounting Standards Adopted in 2024
On January 1, 2024, we adopted a new accounting standard which clarifies that contractual sale restrictions are not considered in measuring equity securities at fair value. The new guidance is consistent with our existing policy; therefore, it had no impact on our consolidated financial statements.
In the fourth quarter of 2024, we adopted a new accounting standard which requires the disclosure of significant segment expenses that are regularly provided to the CODM and included within each reported measure of segment profit or loss, other segment items by reportable segment and a description of its composition. See Note 17A. C. Estimates and Assumptions
In preparing these financial statements, we use certain estimates and assumptions that affect reported amounts and disclosures. These estimates and assumptions can impact all elements of our financial statements. For example, in the consolidated statements of operations, estimates are used when accounting for deductions from revenues, determining the cost of inventory that is sold, allocating cost in the form of depreciation and amortization, and estimating restructuring charges and the impact of contingencies, as well as determining provisions for taxes on income. On the consolidated balance sheets, estimates are used in determining the valuation and recoverability of assets, and in determining the reported amounts of liabilities, all of which also impact the consolidated statements of operations. Certain estimates of fair value and amounts recorded in connection with acquisitions, revenue deductions, impairment reviews, restructuring-associated charges, investments and financial instruments, valuation allowances, pension and postretirement benefit plans, contingencies, share-based compensation, and other calculations can result from a complex series of judgments about future events and uncertainties and can rely heavily on estimates and assumptions.
Our estimates are often based on complex judgments and assumptions that we believe to be reasonable, but that can be inherently uncertain and unpredictable. If our estimates and assumptions are not representative of actual outcomes, our results could be materially impacted. As future events and their effects cannot be determined with precision, our estimates and assumptions may prove to be incomplete or inaccurate, or unanticipated events and circumstances may occur that might cause us to change those estimates and assumptions. We are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ from estimated amounts, such as changes in the healthcare environment, competition, litigation, legislation, development of competing assets by us or others, regulatory actions, or product recalls or withdrawals. We regularly evaluate our estimates and assumptions using historical experience and expectations about the future. We adjust our estimates and assumptions when facts and circumstances indicate the need for change.
D. Acquisitions
Our consolidated financial statements include the operations of acquired businesses after the completion of the acquisitions. We account for acquired businesses using the acquisition method of accounting, which requires, among other things, that most assets acquired and liabilities assumed be recognized at their estimated fair values as of the acquisition date and that the fair value of acquired IPR&D be recorded on the balance sheet. Transaction costs are expensed as incurred. Any excess of the consideration transferred over the assigned values of the net assets acquired is recorded as goodwill. When we acquire net assets that do not constitute a business, as defined in U.S. GAAP, no goodwill is recognized and acquired IPR&D is expensed in Acquired in-process research and development expenses.
Contingent consideration in a business combination is included as part of the acquisition cost and is recognized at fair value as of the acquisition date. Fair value is generally estimated by using a probability-weighted discounted cash flow approach. See Note 16D. Any liability
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resulting from contingent consideration is remeasured to fair value at each reporting date until the contingency is resolved. These changes in fair value are recognized in earnings in Other (income)/deductions––net.
E. Fair Value
We measure certain assets and liabilities at fair value, either upon initial recognition or for subsequent accounting or reporting. We estimate fair value using an exit price approach, which requires, among other things, that we determine the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly market. The determination of an exit price is considered from the perspective of market participants, considering the highest and best use of non-financial assets and, for liabilities, assuming that the risk of non-performance will be the same before and after the transfer.
When estimating fair value, depending on the nature and complexity of the asset or liability, we may use one or all of the following techniques:
•Income approach, which is based on the present value of a future stream of net cash flows.
•Market approach, which is based on market prices and other information from market transactions involving identical or comparable assets or liabilities.
•Cost approach, which is based on the cost to acquire or construct comparable assets, less an allowance for functional and/or economic obsolescence.
Our fair value methodologies depend on the following types of inputs:
•Quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in active markets (Level 1 inputs).
•Quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets, or quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, or inputs other than quoted prices that are directly or indirectly observable, or inputs that are derived principally from, or corroborated by, observable market data by correlation or other means (Level 2 inputs).
•Unobservable inputs that reflect estimates and assumptions (Level 3 inputs).
The following inputs and valuation techniques are used to estimate the fair value of our financial assets and liabilities:
•Available-for-sale debt securities—third-party matrix-pricing model that uses significant inputs derived from or corroborated by observable market data and credit-adjusted yield curves.
•Equity securities with readily determinable fair values—quoted market prices and observable NAV prices.
•Derivative assets and liabilities—third-party matrix-pricing model that uses inputs derived from or corroborated by observable market data. Where applicable, these models use market-based observable inputs, including interest rate yield curves to discount future cash flow amounts, and forward and spot prices for currencies. The credit risk impact to our derivative financial instruments was not significant.
•Money market funds—observable NAV prices.
We periodically review the methodologies, inputs and outputs of third-party pricing services for reasonableness. Our procedures can include, for example, referencing other third-party pricing models, monitoring key observable inputs (like benchmark interest rates) and selectively performing test-comparisons of values with actual sales of financial instruments.
F. Foreign Currency Translation
For most of our international operations, local currencies have been determined to be the functional currencies. We translate functional currency assets and liabilities to their U.S. dollar equivalents at exchange rates in effect as of the balance sheet date and income and expense amounts at average exchange rates for the period. The U.S. dollar effects that arise from changing translation rates are recorded in Other comprehensive income/(loss). The effects of converting non-functional currency monetary assets and liabilities into the functional currency are recorded in Other (income)/deductions––net. For operations in highly inflationary economies, we translate monetary items at rates in effect as of the balance sheet date, with translation adjustments recorded in Other (income)/deductions––net, and we translate non-monetary items at historical rates.
G. Revenues and Trade Accounts Receivable
Revenue Recognition––We record revenues from product sales when there is a transfer of control of the product from us to the customer. We typically determine transfer of control based on when the product is shipped or delivered and title passes to the customer. For certain contracts, the finished product may temporarily be stored at our or our third-party subcontractors’ locations under a bill-and-hold arrangement. Revenue is recognized on bill-and-hold arrangements at the point in time when the customer obtains control of the product and all of the following criteria have been met: the arrangement is substantive; the product is identified separately as belonging to the customer; the product is ready for physical transfer to the customer; and we do not have the ability to use the product or direct it to another customer. In bill-and-hold arrangements which are part of the U.S. SNS, we recognize revenue for the product sale when the product is initially placed into the U.S. SNS and we provide a rotation service to maintain an agreed upon level of shelf life for product in the stockpile. In determining when the customer obtains control of the product, we consider certain indicators, including whether we have a present right to payment from the customer, whether title and/or significant risks and rewards of ownership have transferred to the customer and whether customer acceptance has been received.
Our Sales Contracts––Sales on credit are typically under short-term contracts. Collections are based on market payment cycles common in various markets, with shorter cycles in the U.S. Sales are adjusted for sales allowances, chargebacks, rebates and sales returns and cash discounts. Sales returns may occur due to patent-based expirations or loss of regulatory exclusivity, product recalls or a changing competitive environment.
Deductions from Revenues––Our gross product revenues are subject to a variety of deductions, which generally are estimated and recorded in the same period that the revenues are recognized. Such variable consideration represents chargebacks, rebates, sales allowances and
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sales returns. These deductions represent estimates of the related obligations and, as such, knowledge and judgment is required when estimating the impact of these product revenue deductions on gross sales for a reporting period.
Provisions for pharmaceutical sales returns––Provisions are based on a calculation for each market that incorporates the following, as appropriate: local returns policies and practices; historical returns as a percentage of sales; an understanding of the reasons for past returns; estimated shelf life by product; an estimate of the amount of time between shipment and return or lag time; and any other factors that could impact the estimate of future returns, such as patent-based expirations or loss of regulatory exclusivity, product recalls or a changing competitive environment. Generally, returned products are destroyed, and customers are refunded the sales price in the form of a credit.
We record sales incentives as a reduction of revenues at the time the related revenues are recorded or when the incentive is offered, whichever is later. We estimate the cost of our sales incentives based on our historical experience with similar incentives programs to predict customer behavior.
The following outlines our common sales arrangements:
•Customers––Our prescription biopharmaceutical products, with the exception of Paxlovid in 2022 and 2023, are sold principally to wholesalers, but we also sell directly to retailers, hospitals, clinics, government agencies and pharmacies. In 2022 and 2023, we principally sold Paxlovid globally to government agencies. Our vaccines in the U.S. are primarily sold directly to the federal government (including the CDC), wholesalers, individual provider offices, retail pharmacies and integrated delivery systems. Our vaccines outside the U.S. are primarily sold to government and non-government institutions. Certain products in our portfolio are subject to seasonality of demand and Paxlovid revenues trend with infection rates. Prescription pharmaceutical products that ultimately are used by patients are generally covered under governmental programs, managed care programs and insurance programs, including those managed through PBMs in the U.S; and are subject to sales allowances and/or rebates payable directly to those programs. Those sales allowances and rebates are generally negotiated, but government programs may have legislated amounts by type of product (e.g., patented or unpatented).
Specifically:
•In the U.S., we sell our products principally to distributors and hospitals. We also have contracts with managed care programs or PBMs and legislatively mandated contracts with the federal and state governments under which we provide rebates based on medicines utilized by the lives they cover. We record provisions for Medicare, Medicaid, and performance-based contract pharmaceutical rebates based upon our experience ratio of rebates paid and actual prescriptions written during prior periods. We apply the experience ratio to the respective period’s sales to determine the rebate accrual and related expense. This experience ratio is evaluated regularly to ensure that the historical trends are as current as practicable. We estimate discounts on branded prescription drug sales in prior periods to Medicare Part D participants in the Medicare “coverage gap,” also known as the “doughnut hole,” and as of December 31, 2024 in the initial coverage and catastrophic phases under the Manufacturer Discount Program based on the historical experience of beneficiary prescriptions and consideration of the utilization that is expected to result from the discount in the coverage gap or from the manufacturer’s discount, respectively. We evaluate this estimate regularly to ensure that the historical trends and future expectations are as current as practicable. For performance-based contract rebates, we also consider current contract terms, such as changes in formulary status and rebate rates.
•Outside the U.S., the majority of our pharmaceutical sales allowances are contractual or legislatively mandated and our estimates are based on actual invoiced sales within each period, which reduces the risk of variations in the estimation process. In certain European countries, rebates are calculated on the government’s total unbudgeted pharmaceutical spending or on specific product sales thresholds and we apply an estimated allocation factor against our actual invoiced sales to project the expected level of reimbursement. We obtain third-party information that helps us to monitor the adequacy of these accruals.
•Provisions for pharmaceutical chargebacks (primarily reimbursements to U.S. wholesalers for honoring contracted prices and legislated discounts to third parties) closely approximate actual amounts incurred, as we settle these deductions generally within two to five weeks of incurring the liability.
We recorded revenues of more than $1 billion for each of 11 products in 2024, for each of nine products in 2023 and for each of ten products in 2022, and these revenues represented 66%, 64% and 82% of our Total revenues in 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively. See Note 17C. The loss or expiration of intellectual property rights can have a significant adverse effect on our revenues as our contracts with customers will generally be at lower selling prices and lower volumes due to added generic competition. We generally provide for higher sales returns during the period in which individual markets begin to near the loss or expiration of intellectual property rights. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Our accruals for Medicare, Medicaid and related state program and performance-based contract rebates, chargebacks, sales allowances and sales returns and cash discounts are as follows: |
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Reserve against Trade accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts | | $ | 1,627 | | | $ | 1,770 | |
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Accrued rebates | | 7,195 | | | 5,546 | |
Other accruals | | 972 | | | 902 | |
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Other noncurrent liabilities | | 1,029 | | | 796 | |
Total accrued rebates and other sales-related accruals | | $ | 10,822 | | | $ | 9,014 | |
Taxes collected from customers relating to product sales and remitted to governmental authorities are excluded from Product revenues.
Trade Accounts Receivable—Trade accounts receivable are stated at their net realizable value. The allowance for credit losses reflects our best estimate of expected credit losses of the receivables portfolio determined on the basis of historical experience, current information, and forecasts of future economic conditions. In developing the estimate for expected credit losses, trade accounts receivables are segmented into pools of assets depending on market (U.S. versus international), delinquency status, and customer type (high risk versus low risk and government versus non-government), and fixed reserve percentages are established for each pool of trade accounts receivables.
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In determining the reserve percentages for each pool of trade accounts receivables, we considered our historical experience with certain customers and customer types, regulatory and legal environments, country and political risk, and other relevant current and future forecasted macroeconomic factors. These credit risk indicators are monitored on a quarterly basis to determine whether there have been any changes in the economic environment that would indicate the established reserve percentages should be adjusted, and are considered on a regional basis to reflect more geographic-specific metrics. Additionally, write-offs and recoveries of customer receivables are tracked against collections on a quarterly basis to determine whether the reserve percentages remain appropriate. When management becomes aware of certain customer-specific factors that impact credit risk, specific allowances for these known troubled accounts are recorded. Trade accounts receivable are written off after all reasonable means to collect the full amount (including litigation, where appropriate) have been exhausted.
During 2024 and 2023, additions to the allowance for credit losses, write-offs and recoveries of customer receivables were not material to our consolidated financial statements.
H. Collaborative Arrangements
Payments to and from our collaboration partners are presented in our consolidated statements of operations based on the nature of the arrangement (including its contractual terms), the nature of the payments and applicable accounting guidance. Under co-commercialization agreements, we record the amounts received for our share of gross profits from our collaboration partners as Alliance revenues, when our collaboration partners are the principal in the transaction and we receive a share of their net sales or profits. Alliance revenues are recorded as we perform co-promotion activities for the collaboration and the collaboration partners sell the products to their customers. The related expenses for selling and marketing these products including reimbursements to or from our collaboration partners for these costs are included in Selling, informational and administrative expenses. In collaborative arrangements where we manufacture a product for our collaboration partners, we record revenues when we transfer control of the product to our collaboration partners. In collaboration arrangements where we are the principal in the transaction, we record amounts paid to collaboration partners for their share of net sales or profits earned, and all royalty payments to collaboration partners as Cost of sales. Royalty payments received from collaboration partners are included in Royalty revenues.
Reimbursements to or from our collaboration partners for development costs are typically recorded in Research and development expenses. Upfront payments and pre-approval milestone payments due from us to our collaboration partners in development stage collaborations are recorded as Acquired in-process research and development expenses. Milestone payments due from us to our collaboration partners after regulatory approval has been attained for a medicine are recorded in Identifiable intangible assets—developed technology rights. Upfront and pre-approval milestone payments earned from our collaboration partners by us are recognized in Other (income)/deductions—net over the development period for the products, when our performance obligations include providing R&D services to our collaboration partners. Upfront, pre-approval and post-approval milestone payments earned by us may be recognized in Other (income)/deductions—net immediately when earned or over other periods depending upon the nature of our performance obligations in the applicable collaboration. Where the milestone event is regulatory approval for a medicine, we generally recognize milestone payments due to us in the transaction price when regulatory approval in the applicable jurisdiction has been attained. We may recognize milestone payments due to us in the transaction price earlier than the milestone event in certain circumstances when recognition of the income would not be probable of a significant reversal.
I. Cost of Sales and Inventories
Inventories are recorded at the lower of cost or net realizable value. The cost of finished goods, work in process and raw materials is determined using average actual cost. We regularly review our inventories for impairment and reserves are established when necessary. Inventories that are not expected to be sold within 12 months are classified as Other noncurrent assets. See Note 8A. J. Selling, Informational and Administrative Expenses
Selling, informational and administrative costs are expensed as incurred. Among other things, these expenses include the internal and external costs of marketing, advertising, shipping and handling, digital and legal defense. Advertising expenses totaled approximately $3.3 billion in 2024, $3.7 billion in 2023 and $2.8 billion in 2022. Production costs are expensed as incurred and the costs of TV, radio, and other electronic media and publications are expensed when the related advertising occurs.
K. Research and Development Expenses
R&D costs are expensed as incurred. These expenses include the costs of our proprietary R&D efforts, as well as R&D activities performed in connection with certain licensing arrangements.
L. Acquired In-Process Research and Development Expenses
Before a compound receives regulatory approval, we record upfront and milestone payments we make to third parties under licensing and collaboration arrangements as expense. Upfront payments are recorded when incurred, and milestone payments are recorded when the specific milestone has been achieved. Once a compound receives regulatory approval, we record any milestone payments in Identifiable intangible assets, less accumulated amortization and, unless the asset is determined to have an indefinite life, we typically amortize the payments on a straight-line basis over the remaining agreement term or the expected product life cycle, whichever is shorter. Acquired in-process research and development expenses includes costs incurred in connection with (a) all upfront and milestone payments on collaboration and in-license agreements, including premiums on equity securities and (b) asset acquisitions of acquired IPR&D.
M. Long-Lived Assets
Long-lived assets include:
•Property, plant and equipment, net—These assets are recorded at cost, including any significant improvements after purchase, less accumulated depreciation. Property, plant and equipment assets, other than land and construction in progress, are depreciated on a
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straight-line basis over the estimated useful life of the individual assets. Depreciation begins when the asset is ready for its intended use. For tax purposes, accelerated depreciation methods are used as allowed by tax laws.
•Identifiable intangible assets, net—These assets are recorded at fair value at acquisition. Intangible assets with finite lives are amortized on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives. Intangible assets with indefinite lives are not amortized until a useful life can be determined.
•Goodwill—Goodwill represents the excess of the consideration transferred for an acquired business over the assigned values of its net assets. Goodwill is not amortized.
Amortization of finite-lived acquired intangible assets is included in Amortization of intangible assets.
We review our long-lived assets for impairment indicators throughout the year. We perform impairment testing for indefinite-lived intangible assets and goodwill at least annually and for all other long-lived assets whenever impairment indicators are present. When necessary, we record impairments of long-lived assets for the amount by which the fair value is less than the carrying value of these assets.
Specifically:
•For finite-lived intangible assets, such as developed technology rights, and for other long-lived assets, such as property, plant and equipment, whenever impairment indicators are present, we calculate the undiscounted value of the projected cash flows for the asset, or asset group, and compare this estimated amount to the carrying amount. If the carrying amount is greater, we record an impairment loss for the excess of book value over fair value. In addition, we reevaluate the remaining useful lives of the assets and modify them, as appropriate.
•For indefinite-lived intangible assets, such as brands and IPR&D assets, when necessary, we determine the fair value of the asset and record an impairment loss, if any, for the excess of book value over fair value. In addition, in all cases of an impairment review other than for IPR&D assets, we re-evaluate whether continuing to characterize the asset as indefinite-lived is appropriate.
•For goodwill, when necessary, we determine the fair value of each reporting unit and record an impairment loss, if any, for the excess of the book value of the reporting unit over the implied fair value.
N. Restructuring Charges and Other Costs Associated with Acquisitions and Cost-Reduction/Productivity Initiatives
We incur restructuring charges in connection with acquisitions when we implement plans to restructure and integrate the acquired operations or in connection with our cost-reduction and productivity initiatives.
•In connection with acquisition activity, we typically incur costs associated with executing the transactions, integrating the acquired operations (which may include expenditures for consulting and the integration of systems and processes), and restructuring the combined company (which may include charges related to employees, assets and activities that will not continue in the combined company); and
•In connection with our cost-reduction/productivity initiatives, we typically incur costs and charges for site closings and other facility rationalization actions, workforce reductions and the expansion of shared services, including the development of global systems.
Included in Restructuring charges and certain acquisition-related costs are all restructuring charges, as well as certain other costs associated with acquiring and integrating an acquired company. If the restructuring action results in a change in the estimated useful life of an asset, that incremental impact is classified in Cost of sales, Selling, informational and administrative expenses and/or Research and development expenses, as appropriate. Employee termination costs are generally recorded when the actions are probable and estimable and include accrued severance benefits, pension and postretirement benefits, many of which may be paid out during periods after termination. Transaction costs, such as banking, legal, accounting and other similar costs incurred in connection with a business acquisition are expensed as incurred.
Our business may be impacted by these actions, including sales and marketing, manufacturing and R&D, as well as our corporate enabling functions.
O. Cash Equivalents and Statement of Cash Flows
Cash equivalents include items almost as liquid as cash, such as certificates of deposit and time deposits with maturity periods of three months or less when purchased. If items meeting this definition are part of a larger investment pool, we classify them as Short-term investments.
Cash flows for financial instruments designated as fair value or cash flow hedges may be included in operating, investing or financing activities, depending on the classification of the items being hedged. Cash flows for financial instruments designated as net investment hedges are classified according to the nature of the hedging instrument. Cash flows for financial instruments that do not qualify for hedge accounting treatment are classified according to their purpose and accounting nature.
P. Investments and Derivative Financial Instruments
The classification of an investment depends on the nature of the investment, our intent and ability to hold the investment, and the degree to which we may exercise influence. Our investments are primarily comprised of the following:
•Public equity securities with readily determinable fair values, which are carried at fair value, with changes in fair value reported in Other (income)/deductions—net.
•Available-for-sale debt securities, which are carried at fair value, with changes in fair value reported in Other comprehensive income/(loss) until realized.
•Held-to-maturity debt securities, which are carried at amortized cost.
•Private equity securities without readily determinable fair values and where we have no significant influence are measured at cost minus any impairment and plus or minus adjustments resulting from observable price changes in orderly transactions for the identical or a similar investment of the same issuer.
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•For equity investments in common stock or in-substance common stock where we have significant influence over the financial and operating policies of the investee, we use the equity-method of accounting. Under the equity-method, we record our share of the investee’s income and expenses in Other (income)/deductions—net. The excess of the cost of the investment over our share of the underlying equity in the net assets of the investee as of the acquisition date is allocated to the identifiable assets and liabilities of the investee, with any remaining excess amount allocated to goodwill. Such investments are initially recorded at cost, which is the fair value of consideration paid and typically does not include contingent consideration.
Realized gains or losses on sales of investments are determined by using the specific identification cost method.
We regularly evaluate all of our financial assets for impairment. For investments in debt and equity, if and when a decline in fair value is determined, an impairment charge is recorded and a new cost basis in the investment is established. For equity-method investments, an impairment charge is recorded only if and when a decline in fair value is determined to be other-than-temporary.
Derivative financial instruments are carried at fair value in certain balance sheet categories (see Note 7A), with changes in fair value reported in net income or, for certain qualifying hedging relationships, in Other comprehensive income/(loss) (see Note 7E). Q. Tax Assets and Liabilities and Income Tax Contingencies
Tax Assets and Liabilities––Current tax assets primarily include (i) tax effects for intercompany transfers of inventory within our combined group, which are recognized in the consolidated statements of operations when the inventory is sold to a third party and (ii) income tax receivables that are expected to be recovered either via refunds from taxing authorities or reductions to future tax obligations.
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the expected future tax consequences of differences between the financial reporting and tax bases of assets and liabilities using enacted tax rates and laws. We provide a valuation allowance when we believe that our deferred tax assets are not recoverable based on an assessment of estimated future taxable income that incorporates ongoing, prudent and feasible tax-planning strategies, that would be implemented, if necessary, to realize the deferred tax assets. Amounts recorded for valuation allowances requires judgments about future income which can depend heavily on estimates and assumptions. All deferred tax assets and liabilities within the same tax jurisdiction are presented as a net amount in the noncurrent section of our consolidated balance sheet.
The TCJA subjects a U.S. shareholder to current tax on global intangible low-taxed income earned by certain foreign subsidiaries. The FASB Staff Q&A, Topic 740, No. 5, Accounting for Global Intangible Low-Taxed Income, states that we are permitted to make an accounting policy election to either recognize deferred taxes for temporary basis differences expected to reverse as global intangible low-taxed income in future years or provide for the tax expense related to such income in the year the tax is incurred. We elected to recognize deferred taxes for temporary differences expected to reverse as global intangible low-taxed income in future years.
Other non-current tax assets primarily represent our estimate of the potential tax benefits in one tax jurisdiction that could result from the payment of income taxes in another tax jurisdiction. These potential benefits generally result from cooperative efforts among taxing authorities, as required by tax treaties to minimize double taxation, commonly referred to as the competent authority process. The recoverability of these assets, which we believe to be more likely than not, is dependent upon the actual payment of taxes in one tax jurisdiction and, in some cases, the successful petition for recovery in another tax jurisdiction.
Other taxes payable as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 include liabilities for uncertain tax positions and the noncurrent portion of the repatriation tax liability for which we elected payment over eight years through 2026. See Note 5D for uncertain tax positions and Note 5A for the repatriation tax liability and other estimates and assumptions in connection with the TCJA. Income Tax Contingencies––We account for income tax contingencies using a benefit recognition model. If we consider that a tax position is more likely than not to be sustained upon audit, based solely on the technical merits of the position, we recognize all or a portion of the benefit. We measure the benefit by determining the amount that is greater than 50% likely of being realized upon settlement, presuming that the tax position is examined by the taxing authority with full knowledge of all relevant information.
We regularly monitor our position and subsequently recognize the unrecognized tax benefit: (i) if there are changes in tax law, analogous case law or there is new information that sufficiently raise the likelihood of prevailing on the technical merits of the position to “more likely than not”; (ii) if the statute of limitations expires; or (iii) if there is a completion of an audit resulting in a favorable settlement of that tax year with the appropriate agency. Liabilities for uncertain tax positions are classified as current only when we expect to pay cash within the next 12 months. Interest and penalties, if any, are recorded in Provision/(benefit) for taxes on income and are classified on our consolidated balance sheet with the related tax liability.
Our assessments are based on estimates and assumptions that have been deemed reasonable by management, but our estimates of unrecognized tax benefits and potential tax benefits may not be representative of actual outcomes, and variation from such estimates could materially affect our financial statements in the period of settlement or when the statutes of limitations expire, as we treat these events as discrete items in the period of resolution.
R. Pension and Postretirement Benefit Plans
The majority of our employees worldwide are covered by defined benefit pension plans, defined contribution plans or both. In the U.S., we have both IRC-qualified and supplemental (non-qualified) defined benefit plans and defined contribution plans, as well as other postretirement benefit plans consisting primarily of medical insurance for retirees and their eligible dependents. Net periodic pension and postretirement benefit costs other than the service costs are recognized in Other (income)/deductions—net. We immediately recognize actuarial gains and losses arising from the remeasurement of our pension and postretirement plans (mark-to-market accounting). Each time a pension or postretirement plan is remeasured, the actuarial gain or loss is recognized immediately and classified as Other (income)/deductions––net. We recognize the overfunded or underfunded status of each of our defined benefit plans as an asset or liability. The obligations are generally measured at the actuarial present value of all benefits attributable to employee service rendered, as provided by the applicable benefit formula. Our pension and other postretirement obligations may be determined using assumptions such as discount rate, expected annual rate of return on plan assets, expected employee turnover and participant mortality. For our pension plans, the obligation may also include assumptions as to future compensation levels. For our other postretirement benefit plans, the obligation may include assumptions as to the expected cost of
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providing medical insurance benefits, as well as the extent to which those costs are shared with the employee or others (such as governmental programs). Plan assets are measured at fair value.
S. Legal and Environmental Contingencies
We and certain of our subsidiaries are subject to numerous contingencies arising in the ordinary course of business, such as patent litigation, product liability and other product-related litigation, commercial and other asserted or unasserted matters, environmental claims and proceedings, government investigations and guarantees and indemnifications. In assessing contingencies related to legal and environmental proceedings that are pending against the Company, or unasserted claims that are probable of being asserted, we record accruals for these contingencies to the extent that we conclude that a loss is both probable and reasonably estimable. If some amount within a range of loss appears to be a better estimate than any other amount within the range, we accrue that amount. Alternatively, when no amount within a range of loss appears to be a better estimate than any other amount, we accrue the lowest amount in the range. We record anticipated recoveries under existing insurance contracts when recovery is assured.
T. Share-Based Payments
Our compensation programs include share-based payments. Generally, grants under share-based payment programs are accounted for at fair value and these fair values are generally amortized on a straight-line basis or on an accelerated attribution approach over the vesting terms with the related costs recorded in Cost of sales, Selling, informational and administrative expenses and/or Research and development expenses, as appropriate.
Note 2. Acquisitions, Divestitures, Equity-Method Investments, Collaborative Arrangements and Research and Development Arrangement
A. Acquisitions
Seagen––On December 14, 2023 (the acquisition date), we acquired Seagen, a global biotechnology company that discovers, develops and commercializes transformative cancer medicines, for $229 per share in cash. The total fair value of the consideration transferred was $44.2 billion ($43.4 billion, net of cash acquired). In addition, in connection with the acquisition, $476 million in post-closing compensation expense for Seagen employee incentive awards was recorded in Restructuring charges and certain acquisition-related costs (see Note 3). Seagen’s principal business was the development, manufacture, marketing and distribution of targeted cancer therapeutics, primarily using ADC technology. Seagen’s portfolio includes four approved medicines as well as a pipeline of product candidates. Clinical development programs are ongoing for each of these approved medicines for potential new or expanded indications and for several product candidates. We believe our acquisition of Seagen will strengthen our oncology capabilities by allowing us to combine Seagen’s ADC technology with the resources and scale of the Pfizer enterprise and to advance more potential breakthroughs to patients with cancer.
The following table summarizes the amounts recognized for assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the acquisition date, as well as adjustments made in 2024 to the amounts initially recorded in 2023 (measurement period adjustments) with a corresponding change to goodwill. The measurement period adjustments did not have a material impact on our earnings in any period. The final allocation of the consideration transferred to the assets acquired and the liabilities assumed has been completed.
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(MILLIONS) | | Amounts Recognized as of Acquisition Date (as previously reported as of December 31, 2023) | | Measurement Period Adjustments(a) | | Amounts Recognized as of Acquisition Date (as adjusted) Final |
Working capital, excluding inventories(b) | | $ | 736 | | | $ | (115) | | | $ | 621 | |
Inventories(c) | | 4,195 | | | (922) | | | 3,273 | |
Property, plant and equipment | | 524 | | | (243) | | | 280 | |
Identifiable intangible assets, excluding in-process research and development(d) | | 7,970 | | | (50) | | | 7,920 | |
In-process research and development | | 20,800 | | | (900) | | | 19,900 | |
Other noncurrent assets | | 174 | | | (115) | | | 59 | |
Net income tax accounts(e) | | (6,123) | | | 1,343 | | | (4,779) | |
Other noncurrent liabilities | | (167) | | | (20) | | | (187) | |
Total identifiable net assets | | 28,108 | | | (1,022) | | | 27,086 | |
Goodwill | | 16,126 | | | 1,022 | | | 17,148 | |
Net assets acquired/total consideration transferred | | $ | 44,234 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 44,234 | |
(a)The changes in the estimated fair values are to better reflect market participant assumptions about facts and circumstances existing as of the acquisition date. The measurement period adjustments did not result from intervening events subsequent to the acquisition date.
(b)Includes cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, other current assets, accounts payable, accrued compensation and other current liabilities.
(c)As adjusted, comprised of $1.1 billion current inventories and $2.1 billion noncurrent inventories.
(d)As adjusted, comprised mainly of $7.5 billion of finite-lived developed technology rights with an estimated weighted-average life of approximately 18 years.
(e)As adjusted, included primarily in Noncurrent deferred tax liabilities. The measurement period adjustments primarily reflect the tax impact of the pre-tax measurement period adjustments.
As of the acquisition date, the fair value of accounts receivable approximated the book value acquired. The gross contractual amount receivable was $597 million.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Pfizer Inc. and Subsidiary Companies
In the ordinary course of business, Seagen may incur liabilities for environmental, legal and tax matters, as well as guarantees and indemnifications. These matters may include contingencies. Except as specifically excluded by the relevant accounting standard, contingencies are required to be measured at fair value as of the acquisition date if the acquisition-date fair value of the asset or liability arising from a contingency can be determined. If the acquisition-date fair value of the asset or liability cannot be determined, the asset or liability would be recognized at the acquisition date if both of the following criteria are met: (i) it is probable that an asset existed or that a liability had been incurred at the acquisition date, and (ii) the amount of the asset or liability can be reasonably estimated.
•Environmental Matters—In the ordinary course of business, Seagen may incur liabilities for environmental matters such as remediation work, asset retirement obligations and environmental guarantees and indemnifications.
•Legal Matters—Seagen is involved in various legal proceedings, including patent, intellectual property, and product liability matters of a nature considered normal to its business. The contingencies arising from legal matters are not significant to our consolidated financial statements.
•Tax Matters—In the ordinary course of business, Seagen incurs liabilities for income taxes. Income taxes are exceptions to both the recognition and fair value measurement principles associated with the accounting for business combinations. Reserves for income tax contingencies continue to be measured under the benefit recognition model previously used by Seagen (see Note 1Q). Net liabilities for income taxes as of the acquisition date were $4.8 billion, including $48 million for uncertain tax positions. The net tax liability includes $6.3 billion for the tax impact of fair value adjustments, partially offset by $1.5 billion for deferred tax assets on which Seagen had recognized a valuation allowance. Goodwill is calculated as the excess of the consideration transferred over the net assets recognized and represents the future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired that could not be individually identified and separately recognized. Specifically, the goodwill recorded as part of the acquisition of Seagen includes the following:
•the expected specific synergies and other benefits that we believe will result from combining the operations of Seagen with the operations of Pfizer;
•any intangible assets that do not qualify for separate recognition, as well as future, as yet unidentified projects and products; and
•the value of the going-concern element of Seagen’s existing businesses (the higher rate of return on the assembled collection of net assets versus if Pfizer had acquired all of the net assets separately).
Goodwill is not amortized and is not deductible for tax purposes. All of the goodwill related to the acquisition of Seagen is related to our Biopharma segment (see Note 10). Actual and Pro Forma Impact of Acquisition—The following table presents information for Seagen’s operations that are included in Pfizer’s consolidated statements of operations beginning from the acquisition date, December 14, 2023, through Pfizer’s year-end in 2023:
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(MILLIONS) | | | December 31, 2023 |
Revenues | | | $ | 132 | |
Net loss attributable to Pfizer Inc. common shareholders(a) | | | (746) | |
(a)Includes restructuring, integration and acquisition-related costs ($614 million pre-tax) and purchase accounting charges related to (i) the fair value adjustment for acquisition-date inventory estimated to have been sold ($109 million pre-tax); (ii) amortization expense related to the fair value of identifiable intangible assets acquired from Seagen ($25 million pre-tax); as well as (iii) depreciation expense related to the fair value adjustment of fixed assets acquired from Seagen ($2 million pre-tax).
The following table provides unaudited U.S. GAAP supplemental pro forma information as if the acquisition of Seagen had occurred on January 1, 2022:
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(MILLIONS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA) | | | | | | 2023 | | 2022 |
Revenues | | | | | | $ | 61,893 | | | $ | 103,137 | |
Net income/(loss) attributable to Pfizer Inc. common shareholders | | | | | | (1,481) | | | 27,870 | |
Diluted earnings/(loss) per share attributable to Pfizer Inc. common shareholders | | | | | | (0.26) | | | 4.86 | |
The unaudited supplemental pro forma consolidated results do not purport to reflect what the combined company’s results of operations would have been had the acquisition occurred on January 1, 2022, nor do they project the future results of operations of the combined company or reflect the expected realization of any cost savings associated with the acquisition. The actual results of operations of the combined company may differ significantly from the pro forma information reflected here due to many factors.
The unaudited supplemental pro forma financial information includes various assumptions, including those related to the purchase price allocation of the assets acquired and the liabilities assumed from Seagen. The historical U.S. GAAP financial information of Pfizer and Seagen was adjusted, primarily for the following pre-tax adjustments for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022:
•Additional amortization expense of approximately $553 million and $576 million, respectively, related to the fair value of identifiable intangible assets acquired.
•Additional expense related to the fair value adjustment to acquisition-date inventory estimated to have been sold of approximately $755 million and $934 million, respectively.
•Additional estimated interest expense of approximately $984 million and $2.0 billion, respectively, related to the debt issued by Pfizer and the commercial paper borrowings to partially finance the acquisition.
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Pfizer Inc. and Subsidiary Companies
•Elimination of interest income of approximately $1.2 billion and $267 million, respectively, related to the debt issuance proceeds that were invested prior to the acquisition date and associated with money market funds under the assumption that a portion of these funds would have been liquidated to partially finance the acquisition.
The above adjustments were then adjusted for the applicable tax impact using an estimated weighted-average statutory tax rate applied to the applicable pro forma adjustments.
The acquisition of Seagen had no impact on Pfizer’s weighted-average shares as no shares were issued.
GBT––On October 5, 2022, we acquired GBT, a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the discovery, development and delivery of life-changing treatments for underserved patient communities, starting with sickle cell disease, for $68.50 per share in cash. The total fair value of the consideration transferred was $5.7 billion ($5.2 billion, net of cash acquired). In addition, $136 million in payments to GBT employees for the fair value of previously unvested long-term incentive awards was recognized as post-closing compensation expense and recorded in Restructuring charges and certain acquisition-related costs (see Note 3). The final allocation of the consideration transferred to the assets acquired and the liabilities assumed was completed in 2023. In connection with this business combination, we recorded: (i) $4.4 billion in Identifiable intangible assets, net, consisting of $3.0 billion of IPR&D and $1.4 billion of developed technology rights with a useful life of six years, (ii) $1.1 billion of Goodwill, (iii) $644 million of inventories to be sold over approximately three years, (iv) $516 million of net deferred tax liabilities and (v) $331 million of assumed long-term debt that was paid in full in the fourth quarter of 2022.
Biohaven––On October 3, 2022, we acquired Biohaven, the maker of Nurtec ODT/Vydura (rimegepant), an innovative therapy approved for both acute treatment of migraine and prevention of episodic migraine in adults. The transaction included the acquisition of Biohaven’s CGRP programs, including rimegepant, zavegepant and a portfolio of five pre-clinical CGRP assets. Under the terms of the agreement, we acquired all outstanding common shares of Biohaven not already owned by us for $148.50 per share, in cash, for payments of approximately $11.5 billion, plus repayment of third-party debt of $863 million and redemption of Biohaven’s redeemable preferred stock for $495 million. Effective immediately prior to the closing of the acquisition, Biohaven completed the spin-off of Biohaven Ltd. (NYSE: BHVN), distributing Biohaven Ltd.’s shares to Biohaven shareholders. Biohaven Ltd. became a new publicly traded company that retained Biohaven’s non-CGRP development stage pipeline compounds. Pfizer, a Biohaven shareholder, received a pro rata portion of Biohaven Ltd.’s shares in the distribution.
The total fair value of the consideration transferred was $11.8 billion, which includes the fair value of Pfizer’s previous investment in Biohaven on the acquisition date of approximately $300 million. The final allocation of the consideration transferred to the assets acquired and the liabilities assumed was completed in 2023. In connection with this business combination, we recorded: (i) $12.1 billion in Identifiable intangible assets, consisting of $11.6 billion of developed technology rights with a useful life of 11 years and $450 million of IPR&D, (ii) $823 million of Goodwill, (iii) $813 million of inventories to be sold over approximately two years, (iv) $398 million of trade accounts receivable, (v) $1.4 billion of assumed long-term debt that was paid in full in the fourth quarter of 2022, (vi) $544 million of net deferred tax liabilities and (vii) $526 million of Other current liabilities.
Arena––On March 11, 2022, we acquired Arena, a clinical stage company with development-stage therapeutic candidates in gastroenterology, dermatology and cardiology, for $100 per share in cash. The total fair value of the consideration transferred was $6.6 billion ($6.2 billion, net of cash acquired). In addition, $138 million in payments to Arena employees for the fair value of previously unvested long-term incentive awards was recognized as post-closing compensation expense and recorded in Restructuring charges and certain acquisition-related costs (see
Note 3). The final allocation of the consideration transferred to the assets acquired and the liabilities assumed was completed in 2023. In connection with this business combination, we recorded: (i) $5.5 billion in Identifiable intangible assets, consisting of $5.0 billion of IPR&D and $460 million of indefinite-lived licensing agreements and other, (ii) $1.0 billion of Goodwill and (iii) $490 million of net deferred tax liabilities.
ReViral––On June 9, 2022, we acquired ReViral, a privately held, clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering, developing and commercializing novel antiviral therapeutics that target respiratory syncytial virus, for a total consideration of up to $536 million, including upfront payments of $436 million upon closing (including a base payment of $425 million plus working capital adjustments) and an additional $100 million contingent upon a future development milestone for a secondary pipeline asset. It was subsequently determined the applicable milestone was not achieved.
We accounted for the transaction as an asset acquisition since the lead asset, sisunatovir, represented substantially all of the fair value of the gross assets acquired. At the acquisition date, we recorded a $426 million charge representing an acquired IPR&D asset with no alternative use in Acquired in-process research and development expenses, which is presented as a cash outflow from operating activities. Other assets acquired and liabilities assumed were not significant.
Pro forma information for the aforementioned acquisitions (except for Seagen) has not been presented because these acquisitions were not material to our consolidated financial statements.
B. Divestitures
Divestiture of Early-Stage Rare Disease Gene Therapy Portfolio––On September 19, 2023, we completed an agreement with Alexion, under which Alexion purchased and licensed the assets of our early-stage rare disease gene therapy portfolio. Under the terms of the agreement, Alexion will pay us total consideration of up to $1 billion, consisting of an upfront payment of $300 million which was paid at closing and future contingent milestone payments, plus tiered royalties based on annual net sales of the assets. In connection with the closing of the transaction, Pfizer recognized a $222 million pre-tax gain in Other (income)/deductions––net (see Note 4).
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Pfizer Inc. and Subsidiary Companies
Upjohn Separation and Combination with Mylan––In connection with the 2020 spin-off and the combination of the Upjohn Business with Mylan to form Viatris, Pfizer and Viatris entered into various agreements, including a separation and distribution agreement, interim operating models, including agency arrangements, MSAs, TSAs, a tax matters agreement, and an employee matters agreement, among others. The interim agency operating model arrangements primarily include billings, collections and remittance of rebates that we are performing on a transitional basis on behalf of Viatris. Under the MSAs, Pfizer or Viatris, as the case may be, manufactures, labels and packages products for the other party. The terms of the MSAs range in initial duration from four to seven years post-separation. Services under the TSAs were largely completed as of December 31, 2023. Amounts recorded under the above agreements in 2024, 2023 and 2022 were not material to our operations. Net amounts due to Viatris under the above agreements were $105 million as of December 31, 2024 and $33 million as of December 31, 2023. The cash flows associated with the above agreements are included in Net cash provided by/(used in) operating activities.
C. Equity-Method Investments
Haleon––Haleon, is an independent, publicly traded company listed on the London Stock Exchange that holds the joint historical consumer healthcare business of GSK and Pfizer. We owned 32% of Haleon as of December 31, 2023. In March 2024, we sold approximately 30% of our investment in Haleon through the sale of 791 million ordinary shares in a global public offering, and the sale of 102 million ordinary shares directly to Haleon, for $3.5 billion. In October 2024, we sold approximately 34% of our remaining investment in Haleon through the sale of 640 million ordinary shares in a global public offering, and the sale of 61 million ordinary shares directly to Haleon, for $3.5 billion. We recognized total gains on these sales of our Haleon shares of $945 million during 2024 in Other (income)/deductions––net (see Note 4). After the October 2024 share sale, we owned approximately 15% of the outstanding voting shares of Haleon as of December 31, 2024. Through the third quarter of 2024, we accounted for our Haleon investment under the equity method and recorded our share of earnings from Haleon on a quarterly basis on a one-quarter lag in Other (income)/deductions––net. As Haleon is a foreign investee whose reporting currency is the U.K. pound, we translated its financial statements into U.S. dollars and recognized the impact of foreign currency translation adjustments in the carrying value of our investment and in other comprehensive income. With the reduction in our Haleon ownership percentage and board representation after the October 2024 sale, we no longer have the ability to exercise significant influence over the operating and financial policies of Haleon. As a result, we discontinued the application of the equity method to our Haleon investment, and began to account for the investment as an equity security with a readily determinable fair value, which is carried at fair value, with changes in fair value reported in Other (income)/deductions––net. See Note 4. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
The following table summarizes the change in the carrying value of our investment in Haleon: |
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(MILLIONS) | | | | | | 2024 | | 2023 |
Beginning carrying value reported in Equity-method investments | | | | | | $ | 11,451 | | | $ | 10,824 | |
Carrying value of shares sold | | | | | | (6,113) | | | — | |
Dividends | | | | | | (212) | | | (153) | |
Currency translation adjustments and other(a) | | | | | | 341 | | | 293 | |
Basis difference adjustments and amortization(b), (c) | | | | | | (91) | | | (2) | |
Pfizer share of Haleon investee capital transaction(b), (d) | | | | | | (44) | | | — | |
Pfizer share of Haleon earnings(b) | | | | | | 224 | | | 489 | |
Reclassification of accumulated other comprehensive income balances in Equity-method investments(e) | | | | | | (143) | | | — | |
Transfer of carrying value to Short-term investments(f) | | | | | | (5,411) | | | — | |
Ending carrying value | | | | | | $ | — | | | $ | 11,451 | |
(b)Included in Other (income)/deductions––net.
(c)Adjustments in 2024 include (i) the impact of Haleon’s brand divestitures and impairments of intangible assets and (ii) changes in Haleon’s tax rates on intangible asset-related deferred tax liabilities.
(d)In 2024, includes (i) a decrease of $91 million recorded in the second quarter of 2024 for Pfizer’s share of an investee capital transaction recognized by Haleon for treasury stock Haleon purchased in the first quarter of 2024 and (ii) an increase of $46 million recorded in the third quarter of 2024 for the impact of the reduction in Pfizer’s ownership from approximately 32% to approximately 23% as applied to dividends with a record date in the first quarter of 2024, which were recognized in Haleon’s second quarter 2024 financial statements.
(e)The 2024 activity primarily represent foreign currency translation balances in Accumulated other comprehensive income related to the equity-method investment in Haleon that were reclassified into Equity-method investments upon our loss of significant influence over Haleon and our discontinuance of the equity method for the Haleon investment.
(f)The final carrying value of our equity-method investment in Haleon was reclassified to Short-term investments and is being accounted for as an equity investment with a readily determinable fair value.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Pfizer Inc. and Subsidiary Companies
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Summarized financial information for Haleon as of September 30, 2024, the most recent period available, and as of September 30, 2023 and for the periods ending September 30, 2024, 2023, and 2022 is as follows: |
(MILLIONS) | | | | September 30, 2024 | | September 30, 2023 |
Current assets | | | | $ | 7,813 | | | $ | 5,876 | |
Noncurrent assets | | | | 37,572 | | | 36,954 | |
Total assets | | | | $ | 45,385 | | | $ | 42,830 | |
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Current liabilities | | | | $ | 7,468 | | | $ | 6,117 | |
Noncurrent liabilities | | | | 15,511 | | | 15,744 | |
Total liabilities | | | | $ | 22,979 | | | $ | 21,862 | |
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Equity attributable to shareholders | | | | $ | 22,129 | | | $ | 20,719 | |
Equity attributable to noncontrolling interests | | | | 277 | | | 249 | |
Total net equity | | | | $ | 22,406 | | | $ | 20,968 | |
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(MILLIONS) | | | | September 30, 2024 | | September 30, 2023 | | September 30, 2022 |
Net sales | | | | $ | 14,252 | | | $ | 13,921 | | | $ | 13,566 | |
Cost of sales | | | | (5,656) | | | (5,580) | | | (5,081) | |
Gross profit | | | | $ | 8,596 | | | $ | 8,341 | | | $ | 8,486 | |
Income from continuing operations | | | | 1,668 | | | 1,606 | | | 1,745 | |
Net income | | | | 1,668 | | | 1,606 | | | 1,745 | |
Income attributable to shareholders | | | | 1,600 | | | 1,528 | | | 1,675 | |
In connection with GSK’s previously announced planned demerger of at least 80% of GSK’s 68% equity interest in the Consumer Healthcare JV, in March 2022 the Consumer Healthcare JV completed its offering of a total aggregate principal amount of $8.75 billion in U.S. dollar-denominated senior notes of various maturities, €2.35 billion in euro-denominated senior notes of various maturities and £700 million in U.K. pound-denominated senior notes of various maturities (collectively, the “notes”). The notes were guaranteed by GSK generally up to and excluding the date of the demerger (the “Guarantee Assumption Date”). We agreed to indemnify GSK for 32% (representing our pro rata equity interest in the Consumer Healthcare JV at that time) of any amount payable by GSK pursuant to its guarantee of the notes. Our indemnity was provided solely for the benefit of GSK. Neither we, nor any of our subsidiaries, were an issuer or guarantor of any of the notes.
Following its issuance of the notes in March 2022, which fell in our international second quarter of 2022, the Consumer Healthcare JV loaned to us and GSK the net proceeds received from the notes on a pro rata equity ownership basis, for which we received a loan of £2.9 billion ($3.7 billion as of the end of our second quarter of 2022), at an interest rate of 1.365% per annum payable semi-annually in arrears. In conjunction with the demerger, we received £3.5 billion ($4.2 billion) in dividends from the JV in July 2022, of which $4.0 billion related to a one-time pre-separation dividend, which decreased the carrying value of our investment and are included in Net cash provided by/(used in) investing activities. Simultaneous with the receipt of the dividends, we repaid the £2.9 billion loan from the JV. GSK similarly received pro rata dividends and simultaneously repaid its pro rata loan from the JV. In conjunction with these transactions, our indemnification of GSK’s guarantee discussed above was terminated.
Investment in ViiV––In 2009, we and GSK created ViiV, which is focused on research, development and commercialization of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) medicines. We own approximately 11.7% of ViiV, and prior to 2016 we accounted for our investment under the equity method due to the significant influence that we have over the operations of ViiV through our board representation and minority veto rights. We suspended application of the equity method to our investment in ViiV in 2016 when the carrying value of our investment was reduced to zero due to the recognition of cumulative equity-method losses and dividends, and therefore we no longer record our proportionate share of ViiV’s net income (loss) in our results of operations. Since 2016, we have recognized dividends from ViiV as income in Other (income)/deductions––net when earned, including dividends of $272 million in 2024, $265 million in 2023 and $314 million in 2022 (see
Note 4). | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Summarized financial information for our equity-method investee, ViiV, as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 and for the years ending December 31, 2024, 2023, and 2022 is as follows: |
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(MILLIONS) | | | | 2024 | | 2023 |
Current assets | | | | $ | 4,338 | | | $ | 4,237 | |
Noncurrent assets | | | | 3,223 | | | 3,009 | |
Total assets | | | | $ | 7,561 | | | $ | 7,245 | |
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Current liabilities | | | | $ | 4,280 | | | $ | 4,085 | |
Noncurrent liabilities | | | | 6,205 | | | 5,998 | |
Total liabilities | | | | $ | 10,485 | | | $ | 10,083 | |
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Total net equity/(deficit) attributable to shareholders | | | | $ | (2,924) | | | $ | (2,838) | |
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Pfizer Inc. and Subsidiary Companies
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(MILLIONS) | | | | 2024 | | 2023 | | 2022 |
Net sales | | | | $ | 8,971 | | | $ | 7,845 | | | $ | 6,955 | |
Cost of sales | | | | (1,360) | | | (1,060) | | | (819) | |
Gross profit | | | | $ | 7,611 | | | $ | 6,785 | | | $ | 6,135 | |
Income from continuing operations | | | | 3,062 | | | 3,090 | | | 3,108 | |
Net income | | | | 3,062 | | | 3,090 | | | 3,108 | |
Income attributable to shareholders | | | | 3,062 | | | 3,090 | | | 3,108 | |
D. Collaborative Arrangements
We enter into collaborative arrangements with respect to in-line medicines, as well as medicines in development that require completion of research and regulatory approval. Collaborative arrangements are contractual agreements with third parties that involve a joint operating activity, typically a research and/or commercialization effort, where both we and our partner are active participants in the activity and are exposed to the significant risks and rewards of the activity. Our rights and obligations under our collaborative arrangements vary. For example, we have agreements to co-promote pharmaceutical products discovered by us or other companies, and we have agreements where we partner to co-develop and/or participate together in commercializing, marketing, promoting, manufacturing and/or distributing a drug product or vaccine.
Collaboration with Biohaven––In November 2021, we entered into a collaboration and license agreement and related sublicense agreement with Biohaven and certain of its subsidiaries to commercialize rimegepant and zavegepant for the treatment and prevention of migraines outside of the U.S., subject to regulatory approval. Under the terms of the agreement, Biohaven would lead R&D globally and we would have the exclusive right to commercialization globally, outside of the U.S. Upon the closing of the transaction on January 4, 2022, we paid Biohaven $500 million, including an upfront payment of $150 million and an equity investment of $350 million. We recognized $263 million for the upfront payment and premium paid on our equity investment in Acquired in-process research and development expenses. In October 2022, we acquired all outstanding common shares of Biohaven not already owned by us for $148.50 per share, in cash, for payments of approximately $11.5 billion. See Note 2A. Summarized Financial Information for Collaborative Arrangements
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The following provides the amounts and classification of payments (income/(expense)) between us and our collaboration partners: |
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(MILLIONS) | | 2024 | | 2023 | | 2022 |
Product revenues(a) | | $ | 175 | | | $ | 212 | | | $ | 437 | |
Alliance revenues(b) | | 8,388 | | | 7,582 | | | 8,537 | |
Royalty revenues(c) | | 923 | | | 605 | | | 614 | |
Total revenues from collaborative arrangements | | $ | 9,486 | | | $ | 8,400 | | | $ | 9,588 | |
Cost of sales(d) | | $ | (2,901) | | | $ | (4,277) | | | $ | (15,589) | |
Selling, informational and administrative expenses(e) | | (335) | | | (267) | | | (196) | |
Research and development expenses(f) | | 282 | | | 219 | | | 272 | |
Acquired in-process research and development expenses(g) | | 2 | | | (13) | | | (339) | |
Restructuring charges and certain acquisition-related costs(h) | | (45) | | | — | | | — | |
Other income/(deductions)—net | | (15) | | | 25 | | | 50 | |
(a)Represents sales to our partners of products manufactured by us.
(b)Substantially all relates to amounts earned from our partners under co-promotion agreements. The increase in 2024 was primarily driven by an increase in Alliance revenues from Eliquis and Xtandi, partially offset by a decrease in Alliance revenues from Bavencio. The decrease in 2023 was primarily driven by a decline in Alliance revenues from Comirnaty, partially offset by an increase in Alliance revenues from Eliquis.
(c)Primarily relates to royalties from our collaboration partners.
(d)Primarily relates to amounts paid to collaboration partners for their share of net sales or profits earned in collaboration arrangements where we are the principal in the transaction, and cost of sales for inventory purchased from our partners. The decreases in 2024 and in 2023 primarily relate to Comirnaty.
(e)Represents net reimbursements to our partners for selling, informational and administrative expenses incurred.
(f)Represents net reimbursements from our partners for research and development expenses incurred.
(g)Primarily relates to upfront payments to our partners as well as premiums paid on our equity investments in the common stock of our partners.
(h)Relates to exit costs associated with terminating a collaboration with SMPS.
The amounts outlined in the above table do not include transactions with third parties other than our collaboration partners, or other costs for the products under the collaborative arrangements.
E. Research and Development Arrangement
Research and Development Funding Arrangement with Blackstone––In April 2023, we entered into an arrangement with Blackstone under which we will receive up to a total of $550 million in 2023 through 2026 to co-fund our quarterly development costs for specified treatments. As there is substantive transfer of risk to the financial partner, the development funding is recognized by us as an obligation to perform contractual services. We are recognizing the funding as a reduction of Research and development expenses using an attribution model over the period of the related expenses. The reduction to Research and development expenses in 2024 and 2023 was $135 million and $175 million,
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respectively. If successful, upon regulatory approval in the U.S. or certain major markets in the EU for the indications based on the applicable clinical trials, Blackstone will be eligible to receive approval-based fixed milestone payments of up to $468 million contingent upon the successful results of the clinical trials. Fixed milestone payments due upon approval will be recorded as intangible assets and amortized to Amortization of intangible assets over the shorter of the term of the agreement or estimated commercial life of the product. Following potential regulatory approval, Blackstone will be eligible to receive a combination of fixed milestone payments of up to $550 million in total based on achievement of certain levels of cumulative applicable net sales, as well as royalties based on a mid-to-high single digit percentage of the applicable net sales. Fixed sales-based milestone payments will be recorded as intangible assets and amortized to Amortization of intangible assets over the shorter of the term of the agreement or estimated commercial life of the product, and royalties on net sales will be recorded as Cost of sales when incurred.
Note 3. Restructuring Charges and Other Costs Associated with Acquisitions and Cost-Reduction/Productivity Initiatives
A. Realigning our Cost Base Program
In the fourth quarter of 2023, we announced that we launched a multi-year, enterprise-wide cost realignment program that aims to realign our costs with our longer-term revenue expectations. We expect costs associated with this multi-year effort to continue primarily through 2025 and to total approximately $2.9 billion, primarily representing cash expenditures for severance, exit and implementation costs as well as asset write downs of which $2.2 billion is associated with our Biopharma segment. From the start of this program through December 31, 2024, we incurred costs under this program of $2.6 billion, of which $2.1 billion is associated with our Biopharma segment (including $2.0 billion of restructuring charges).
B. Manufacturing Optimization Program
In the second quarter of 2024, we announced that we launched a multi-year, multi-phased program to reduce our costs of goods sold, which is expected to include operational efficiencies, network structure changes, and product portfolio enhancements. The first phase of this program is focused on operational efficiencies and we expect costs for this first phase to total approximately $1.6 billion, primarily representing cash expenditures for severance and implementation costs, all of which is associated with our Biopharma segment. These costs were recorded primarily in 2024, with cash outlays expected primarily in 2025 and 2026. From the start of this program through December 31, 2024, we incurred costs under this program of $1.2 billion, substantially all of which is restructuring costs for our Biopharma segment.
C. Key Activities
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The following summarizes costs and credits for acquisitions and cost-reduction/productivity initiatives: |
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(MILLIONS) | | | | | | 2024 | | 2023 | | 2022 |
Restructuring charges/(credits): | | | | | | | | | | |
Employee terminations | | | | | | $ | 1,152 | | | $ | 1,622 | | | $ | 776 | |
Asset impairments | | | | | | 432 | | | 227 | | | 52 | |
Exit costs | | | | | | 403 | | | 119 | | | 54 | |
Restructuring charges/(credits)(a) | | | | | | 1,987 | | | 1,968 | | | 882 | |
Transaction costs(b) | | | | | | 5 | | | 190 | | | 144 | |
Integration costs and other(c) | | | | | | 427 | | | 785 | | | 348 | |
Restructuring charges and certain acquisition-related costs | | | | | | 2,419 | | | 2,943 | | | 1,375 | |
Net periodic benefit costs/(credits) recorded in Other (income)/deductions––net | | | | | | 7 | | | (7) | | | (9) | |
Additional depreciation––asset restructuring recorded in our consolidated statements of operations as follows(d): | | | | | | | | | | |
Cost of sales | | | | | | 14 | | | 31 | | | 34 | |
Selling, informational and administrative expenses | | | | | | 5 | | | 1 | | | 2 | |
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Total additional depreciation––asset restructuring | | | | | | 19 | | | 32 | | | 36 | |
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Implementation costs recorded in our consolidated statements of operations as follows(e): | | | | | | | | | | |
Cost of sales | | | | | | 120 | | | 67 | | | 54 | |
Selling, informational and administrative expenses | | | | | | 90 | | | 289 | | | 560 | |
Research and development expenses | | | | | | 84 | | | 101 | | | 2 | |
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Total implementation costs | | | | | | 294 | | | 457 | | | 616 | |
Total costs associated with acquisitions and cost-reduction/productivity initiatives | | | | | | $ | 2,738 | | | $ | 3,426 | | | $ | 2,018 | |
(a)Primarily represents cost-reduction initiatives. Amounts associated with our Biopharma segment: charges of $1.8 billion for 2024 (including charges of $1.2 billion for our Manufacturing Optimization Program and charges of $571 million for our Realigning our Cost Base Program), $1.5 billion for 2023 (including charges of $1.4 billion for our Realigning our Cost Base Program and charges of $3 million for our Transforming to a More Focused Company program, that we have substantially completed) and $796 million for 2022 (including charges of $601 million for our Transforming to a More Focused Company program).
(b)Represents external costs for banking, legal, accounting and other similar services.
(c)Represents external, incremental costs directly related to integrating acquired businesses, such as expenditures for consulting and the integration of systems and processes, and certain other qualifying costs. 2023 costs mostly relate to our acquisition of Seagen, including $476 million that was recognized as a post-closing compensation expense for payments to Seagen employees in the fourth quarter of 2023 for the fair value of long-term incentive awards that vested upon closing and the expense for employee incentive awards issued in contemplation of the merger. 2022 costs mostly related to our acquisitions of Arena and GBT, including $138 million in payments to Arena employees in the first quarter of 2022 and $136 million in payments to GBT employees in the fourth quarter of 2022 for the fair value of previously unvested long-term incentive awards that was recognized as post-closing compensation expense. See Note 2A.
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(d)Represents the impact of changes in the estimated useful lives of assets involved in restructuring actions.
(e)Represents external, incremental costs directly related to implementing our non-acquisition-related cost-reduction/productivity initiatives.
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The following summarizes the components and changes in restructuring accruals: |
(MILLIONS) | | Employee Termination Costs | | Asset Impairment Charges | | Exit Costs | | Accrual |
Balance, January 1, 2023 | | $ | 1,196 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 8 | | | $ | 1,204 | |
Provision | | 1,622 | | | 227 | | | 119 | | | 1,968 | |
Utilization and other(a) | | (840) | | | (227) | | | (116) | | | (1,184) | |
Balance, December 31, 2023(b) | | 1,978 | | | — | | | 11 | | | 1,988 | |
Provision | | 1,152 | | | 432 | | | 403 | | | 1,987 | |
Utilization and other(a) | | (1,083) | | | (432) | | | (341) | | | (1,856) | |
Balance, December 31, 2024(c) | | $ | 2,046 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 74 | | | $ | 2,120 | |
(a)Other activity includes adjustments for foreign currency translation that are not material to our consolidated financial statements.
(b)Included in Other current liabilities ($1.3 billion) and Other noncurrent liabilities ($663 million).
(c)Included in Other current liabilities ($1.7 billion) and Other noncurrent liabilities ($437 million).
Note 4. Other (Income)/Deductions—Net
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Components of Other (income)/deductions––net include: |
| | Year Ended December 31, |
(MILLIONS) | | 2024 | | 2023 | | 2022 |
Interest income | | $ | (545) | | | $ | (1,624) | | | $ | (251) | |
Interest expense(a) | | 3,091 | | | 2,209 | | | 1,238 | |
Net interest expense(b) | | 2,546 | | | 585 | | | 987 | |
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Net (gains)/losses recognized during the period on equity securities(c) | | (1,008) | | | (1,590) | | | 1,273 | |
Income from collaborations, out-licensing arrangements and sales of compound/product rights | | (42) | | | (154) | | | (188) | |
Net periodic benefit costs/(credits) other than service costs | | 154 | | | (610) | | | (849) | |
Certain legal matters, net(d) | | 567 | | | 474 | | | 230 | |
Certain asset impairments(e) | | 3,295 | | | 3,024 | | | 421 | |
Haleon equity method (income)/loss(f) | | (102) | | | (505) | | | (436) | |
Other, net(g) | | (1,022) | | | (1,002) | | | (378) | |
Other (income)/deductions––net | | $ | 4,388 | | | $ | 222 | | | $ | 1,062 | |
(a)Capitalized interest totaled $182 million in 2024, $160 million in 2023 and $124 million in 2022.
(b)The increase in net interest expense in 2024 reflects (i) a decrease in interest income due to lower investment balances after completion of our $43.4 billion Seagen acquisition in December 2023 and (ii) higher interest expense driven by our $31 billion aggregate principal amount of senior unsecured notes issued in May 2023, as well as the remaining balance of the $8 billion of commercial paper issued in the fourth quarter of 2023, both part of the financing for our acquisition of Seagen.
(c)2024 net gains primarily include, among other things, an unrealized gain of $1.0 billion related to our investment in Haleon, which is now carried at fair value (see Note 2C). 2023 net gains primarily included, among other things, a realized gain of $1.7 billion related to our investment in Telavant Holdings, Inc. and unrealized gains of $297 million related to our investment in Cerevel Therapeutics Holdings, Inc., partially offset by unrealized losses of $292 million related to our investment in BioNTech. 2022 net losses included, among other things, unrealized losses of $986 million related to investments in BioNTech, Allogene Therapeutics, Inc. and Arvinas. (d)2024 primarily includes certain product liability expenses related to products discontinued and/or divested by Pfizer. 2023 primarily included certain product liability and other legal expenses related to products discontinued and/or divested by Pfizer and legal obligations related to pre-acquisition matters. 2022 primarily included certain product liability and other legal expenses related to products discontinued and/or divested by Pfizer.
(e)The amount for 2024 represents intangible asset impairment charges, and includes $2.9 billion recorded in the fourth quarter associated with our Biopharma segment, due to changes in development plans and updated long-range commercial forecasts, composed of: (i) $1.0 billion for B7H4V (felmetatug vedotin), a Phase 1 IPR&D asset, (ii) $475 million for Medrol, a finite-lived brand, (iii) $435 million for Zavzpret nasal spray developed technology rights, (iv) $400 million and $200 million for Tukysa and disitamab vedotin, respectively, IPR&D assets reflecting emerging competition, as well as (v) other developed technology rights, IPR&D impairments and a finite-lived licensing agreement totaling $436 million which also includes de-prioritization of certain assets. 2024 also includes a $240 million intangible asset impairment charge, associated with our Biopharma segment that represents IPR&D related to a Phase 3 study for the treatment of DMD, which reflects unfavorable clinical trial results. The amount for 2023 primarily represented intangible asset impairment charges of $3.0 billion, of which $2.9 billion was associated with our Biopharma segment ($2.8 billion recorded in the fourth quarter), including: (i) $1.4 billion for etrasimod (Velsipity) IPR&D, based on a change in development plans for additional indications and overall revenue expectations, (ii) $964 million for Prevnar 13 developed technology rights due to updated commercial forecasts mainly reflecting a transition to vaccines with higher serotype coverage, as well as (iii) $486 million for various other IPR&D assets and developed technology rights, due to updated commercial forecasts mainly reflecting competitive pressures and/or prioritization decisions. 2023 also included $128 million associated with Other business activities, related to IPR&D and developed technology rights for acquired software assets and reflected unfavorable pivotal trial results and updated commercial forecasts. 2022 represented intangible asset impairment charges associated with our Biopharma segment of $200 million for an IPR&D asset for the unapproved indication of symptomatic dilated cardiomyopathy due to a mutation of the gene encoding the lamin A/C protein that resulted from the Phase 3 trial reaching futility at a pre-planned interim analysis and $171 million for developed technology rights due to updated commercial forecasts mainly reflecting competitive pressures. 2022 also included intangible asset impairment charges of $50 million
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associated with PC1, related to finite-lived licensing agreements, and reflected updated contract manufacturing forecasts reflecting changes to market dynamics.
(g)The amount for 2024 primarily includes, among other things, (i) gains of $945 million on the partial sales of our investment in Haleon in March and October 2024, (ii) dividend income of $272 million from our investment in ViiV and (iii) a charge of $420 million recorded in the third quarter related to the expected sale of one of our facilities resulting from the discontinuation of our DMD program. 2023 included, among other things, (i) dividend income of $265 million from our investment in ViiV and $211 million from our investment in Nimbus resulting from Takeda’s acquisition of Nimbus’s oral, selective allosteric tyrosine kinase 2 (TYK2) inhibitor program subsidiary and (ii) a $222 million gain on the divestiture of our early-stage rare disease gene therapy portfolio to Alexion. 2022 included, among other things, (i) dividend income of $314 million from our investment in ViiV, (ii) income net of costs associated with TSAs of $142 million and (iii) charges of $77 million, reflecting the change in the fair value of contingent consideration.
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Additional information about the intangible assets that were impaired during 2024 follows: |
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| | Fair Value(a) | | December 31, 2024 |
(MILLIONS) | | Amount | | Level 1 | | Level 2 | | Level 3 | | Impairment |
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IPR&D(b) | | $ | 4,900 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 4,900 | | | $ | 1,873 | |
Developed technology rights(b) | | 524 | | | — | | | — | | | 524 | | | 943 | |
Finite-lived brand(b) | | 270 | | | — | | | — | | | 270 | | | 475 | |
Finite-lived licensing agreement(b) | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 5 | |
Total | | $ | 5,694 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 5,694 | | | $ | 3,295 | |
(a)The fair value amounts are presented as of the date of impairment, as these assets are not measured at fair value on a recurring basis. See also Note 1E. (b)Reflects intangible assets written down to fair value in 2024. Fair value was determined using the income approach, specifically the multi-period excess earnings method, also known as the discounted cash flow method. We started with a forecast of all the expected net cash flows for the asset and then applied an asset-specific discount rate to arrive at a net present value amount. Some of the more significant estimates and assumptions inherent in this approach include: the amount and timing of the projected net cash flows, which includes the expected impact of competitive, legal and/or regulatory forces on the product; and assumptions about the probability of technical and regulatory success (PTRS) of ongoing clinical trials, the discount rate, which seeks to reflect the various risks inherent in the projected cash flows; and the tax rate, which seeks to incorporate the geographic diversity of the projected cash flows.
Note 5. Tax Matters
A. Taxes on Income from Continuing Operations
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Components of Income from continuing operations before provision/(benefit) for taxes on income include: |
| | Year Ended December 31, |
(MILLIONS) | | 2024 | | 2023 | | 2022 |
United States | | $ | (637) | | | $ | (4,411) | | | $ | 5,032 | |
International | | 8,660 | | | 5,469 | | | 29,697 | |
Income from continuing operations before provision/(benefit) for taxes on income(a), (b) | | $ | 8,023 | | | $ | 1,058 | | | $ | 34,729 | |
(a)2024 v. 2023––The reduction in the domestic loss in 2024 versus the domestic loss in 2023 is primarily attributable to increased revenues offset by higher restructuring charges and asset impairment charges. The increase in the international income is primarily attributable to lower: Cost of Sales, Restructuring charges and certain acquisition-related costs and asset impairment charges.
(b)2023 v. 2022––The domestic loss in 2023 versus domestic income in 2022 and the decrease in international income in 2023 was primarily attributable to lower revenues, higher intangible asset impairment charges, and increases in Restructuring charges and certain acquisition-related costs, Amortization of intangible assets, and Selling, informational and administrative expenses, partially offset by a decrease in Cost of sales and net gains on equity securities in 2023 versus net losses on equity securities in 2022.
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Components of Provision/(benefit) for taxes on income based on the location of the taxing authorities include: |
| | Year Ended December 31, |
(MILLIONS) | | 2024 | | 2023 | | 2022 |
United States | | | | | | |
Current income taxes: | | | | | | |
Federal | | $ | 453 | | | $ | 1,321 | | | $ | 2,744 | |
State and local | | 32 | | | (135) | | | (20) | |
Deferred income taxes: | | | | | | |
Federal | | (1,909) | | | (2,606) | | | (3,271) | |
State and local | | (293) | | | (184) | | | (310) | |
Total U.S. tax provision/(benefit) | | (1,717) | | | (1,605) | | | (857) | |
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Current income taxes | | 1,588 | | | 1,142 | | | 4,368 | |
Deferred income taxes | | 100 | | | (652) | | | (183) | |
Total international tax provision/(benefit) | | 1,689 | | | 490 | | | 4,185 | |
Provision/(benefit) for taxes on income | | $ | (28) | | | $ | (1,115) | | | $ | 3,328 | |
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The changes in Provision/(benefit) for taxes on income impacting the effective tax rate year-over-year are summarized below:
2024 v. 2023
The tax benefit of $28 million for 2024 compared to the tax benefit of $1.1 billion for 2023 was primarily a result of changes in the jurisdictional mix of earnings partially offset by a tax benefit related to the Transition Tax liability under the TCJA.
2023 v. 2022
The tax benefit of $1.1 billion for 2023 compared to the tax provision of $3.3 billion for 2022 was primarily a result of changes in the jurisdictional mix of earnings and the resolution of uncertain tax positions in various markets. The 2023 pre-tax income included a greater percentage of expenses taxed at higher rates as compared to the 2022 pre-tax income, resulting in a 2023 tax benefit compared to the 2022 tax provision. These expenses included amortization expense, acquisition-related costs, restructuring charges and intangible asset impairment charges. The tax benefit for 2023 and the tax provision for 2022 included tax benefits related to global income tax resolutions in multiple tax jurisdictions spanning multiple tax years. The tax provision for 2022 also included the closing of U.S. IRS audits covering five tax years.
In all years, federal, state and international net tax liabilities assumed or established as part of a business acquisition are not included in Provision/(benefit) for taxes on income (see Note 2A). We elected, with the filing of our 2018 U.S. Federal Consolidated Income Tax Return, to pay our initial estimated $15 billion repatriation tax liability on accumulated post-1986 foreign earnings (Transition Tax liability) over eight years through 2026. The sixth annual installment was paid by its April 15, 2024 due date. The seventh annual installment is due April 15, 2025 and is reported in current Income taxes payable as of December 31, 2024. The remaining liability is reported in noncurrent Other taxes payable. Our obligations may vary due to the availability of attributes such as foreign tax and other credit carryforwards or carrybacks.
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Cash paid for income taxes, net of refunds, consisted of: |
| | Year Ended December 31, |
(MILLIONS) | | 2024 | | 2023 | | 2022 |
United States | | $ | 2,593 | | | $ | 1,923 | | | $ | 3,867 | |
International | | 1,012 | | | 1,224 | | | 4,000 | |
Total | | $ | 3,605 | | | $ | 3,147 | | | $ | 7,867 | |
B. Tax Rate Reconciliation
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The reconciliation of the U.S. statutory income tax rate to our effective tax rate for Income from continuing operations follows: |
| | Year Ended December 31, |
| | 2024 | | 2023^ | | 2022 |
U.S. statutory income tax rate | | 21.0 | % | | 21.0 | % | | 21.0 | % |
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Taxation of non-U.S. operations(a), (b) | | (7.9) | | | (21.1) | | | (5.0) | |
Transition Tax liability(c) | | (6.0) | | | — | | | — | |
Tax settlements and resolution of certain tax positions(c) | | (2.4) | | | (40.3) | | | (3.0) | |
Foreign-Derived Intangible Income deduction(d) | | (1.2) | | | (33.1) | | | (1.9) | |
State & local taxes(e) | | (2.5) | | | (22.4) | | | — | |
Charitable contributions | | (1.7) | | | (7.3) | | | (0.5) | |
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U.S. R&D tax credit | | (1.8) | | | (15.8) | | | (0.6) | |
Interest(f) | | 2.2 | | | 13.5 | | | 0.2 | |
All other, net(g) | | 0.1 | | | 0.2 | | | (0.6) | |
Effective tax rate for income from continuing operations | | (0.4) | % | | (105.4) | % | | 9.6 | % |
^ The higher rate percentages for the 2023 reconciling items are significantly impacted by the lower domestic and international Income from continuing operations before provision/(benefit) for taxes on income (see Note 5A). (a)For taxation of non-U.S. operations, this rate impact reflects the income tax rates and relative earnings in the locations where we do business outside the U.S., together with the U.S. tax cost on our international operations, changes in uncertain tax positions not included in the reconciling item called “Tax settlements and resolution of certain tax positions,” as well as changes in valuation allowances. Specifically: (i) the jurisdictional location of earnings is a significant component of our effective tax rate each year, and the rate impact of this component is influenced by the specific location of non-U.S. earnings and the level of such earnings as compared to our total earnings; (ii) the U.S. tax implications of our foreign operations is a significant component of our effective tax rate each year and generally offsets some of the reduction to our effective tax rate each year resulting from the jurisdictional location of earnings; (iii) the impact of certain tax initiatives; and (iv) the impact of changes in uncertain tax positions not included in the reconciling item called “Tax settlements and resolution of certain tax positions” is a component of our effective tax rate each year that can result in either an increase or decrease to our effective tax rate. The jurisdictional mix of earnings, which includes the impact of the location of earnings as well as the U.S. tax cost on our international operations, can vary as a result of operating fluctuations in the normal course of business and as a result of the extent and location of other income and expense items, such as restructuring charges, asset impairments and gains and losses on strategic business decisions. See also Note 5A for the components of pre-tax income and Provision/(benefit) for taxes on income, which is based on the location of the taxing authorities, and for information about settlements and other items impacting Provision/(benefit) for taxes on income. (b)In all years, the reduction in our effective tax rate is a result of the jurisdictional location of earnings and is largely due to lower tax rates in certain jurisdictions, as well as manufacturing and other incentives for our subsidiaries in Singapore and, to a lesser extent, in Puerto Rico. We have Puerto Rican tax incentives pursuant to a grant that expires during 2053. Under such grant, we are partially exempt from income, property and municipal taxes. In Singapore, we have incentive tax rates effective through 2048 on income from manufacturing and other operations.
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(d)The higher rate benefit from the Foreign-Derived Intangible Income deduction in 2022 is mainly the result of the TCJA requirement to capitalize R&D costs for tax years beginning after December 31, 2021.
(e)Includes the impact of U.S. state and local taxes and changes in the state valuation allowances including those related to the acquisition of Seagen.
(f)Includes changes in interest related to our uncertain tax positions not included in the reconciling item called “Tax settlements and resolution of certain tax positions”.
(g)All other, net is primarily due to routine business operations.
C. Deferred Taxes
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Components of our deferred tax assets and liabilities, shown before jurisdictional netting, follow: |
| | 2024 Deferred Tax^ | | 2023 Deferred Tax^ |
(MILLIONS) | | Assets | | (Liabilities) | | Assets | | (Liabilities) |
Prepaid/deferred items(a) | | $ | 2,988 | | | $ | (847) | | | $ | 2,658 | | | $ | (654) | |
Accrued/deferred royalties | | 1,306 | | | — | | | 1,655 | | | — | |
Deferred revenues | | 300 | | | — | | | 471 | | | — | |
Inventories(b) | | 992 | | | (702) | | | 1,210 | | | (1,060) | |
Intangible assets(c) | | 1,435 | | | (9,066) | | | 1,526 | | | (11,605) | |
Property, plant and equipment | | 265 | | | (1,751) | | | 168 | | | (2,039) | |
Employee benefits(d) | | 1,002 | | | (274) | | | 1,085 | | | (287) | |
Restructurings and other charges | | 462 | | | — | | | 537 | | | — | |
Legal and product liability reserves | | 378 | | | — | | | 430 | | | — | |
Research and development(e) | | 7,635 | | | — | | | 6,275 | | | — | |
Net operating loss/tax credit carryforwards(f) | | 2,028 | | | — | | | 2,708 | | | — | |
Unremitted earnings | | — | | | (69) | | | — | | | (60) | |
State and local tax adjustments | | 161 | | | — | | | 119 | | | — | |
Investments | | 73 | | | (248) | | | 133 | | | (395) | |
All other | | 87 | | | (66) | | | 62 | | | (72) | |
| | 19,112 | | | (13,023) | | | 19,037 | | | (16,172) | |
Valuation allowances | | (1,638) | | | — | | | (1,738) | | | — | |
Total deferred taxes | | $ | 17,474 | | | $ | (13,023) | | | $ | 17,299 | | | $ | (16,172) | |
Net deferred tax asset/(liability)(g), (h) | | $ | 4,451 | | | | | $ | 1,128 | | | |
^ The deferred tax assets and liabilities associated with global intangible low-taxed income are included in the relevant categories. See Note 1Q. (a)The increase in net deferred tax assets in 2024 is primarily related to temporary differences associated with the timing of accruals recorded in the ordinary course of business.
(b)The increase in net deferred tax assets in 2024 is primarily due to measurement period adjustments of inventories related to Seagen. See Note 2A. (c)The decrease in net deferred tax liabilities in 2024 is primarily due to amortization of intangible assets and certain impairment charges, as well as the measurement period adjustments of intangible assets related to Seagen.
(d)The decrease in net deferred tax assets in 2024 is primarily due to changes in pension and postretirement benefit obligations, as well as the performance of plan assets reported in the period. See Note 11. (e)The increase in deferred tax assets in 2024 is primarily related to the TCJA requirement to capitalize R&D costs for tax years beginning after December 31, 2021.
(f)The amounts in 2024 and 2023 are reduced for unrecognized tax benefits of $575 million and $1.3 billion, respectively, where we have net operating loss carryforwards, similar tax losses, and/or tax credit carryforwards that are available, under the tax law of the applicable jurisdiction, to settle any additional income taxes that would result from the disallowance of a tax position.
(g)In 2024, Noncurrent deferred tax assets and other noncurrent tax assets ($6.6 billion), and Noncurrent deferred tax liabilities ($2.1 billion). In 2023, Noncurrent deferred tax assets and other noncurrent tax assets ($1.8 billion), and Noncurrent deferred tax liabilities ($640 million).
(h)Excludes indefinite- and definite-lived deferred tax assets for certain non-U.S. tax losses and interest carryforwards and U.S. state general business credits, totaling $11.3 billion and $11.1 billion for 2024 and 2023 respectively, given that management has determined based on applicable accounting rules that it is remote that these tax attributes will be utilized.
We have carryforwards, primarily related to net operating and capital losses, general business credits, foreign tax credits and charitable contributions, which are available to reduce future U.S. federal and/or state, as well as international, income taxes payable with either an indefinite life or expiring at various times from 2025 to 2044. Certain of our U.S. net operating losses and general business credits are subject to limitations under IRC Section 382.
As of December 31, 2024, we have not made a U.S. tax provision on $58.0 billion of unremitted earnings of our international subsidiaries. As these earnings are intended to be indefinitely reinvested overseas, the determination of a hypothetical unrecognized deferred tax liability as of December 31, 2024 is not practicable. The amount of indefinitely reinvested earnings is based on estimates and assumptions and subject to management evaluation, and is subject to change in the normal course of business based on operational cash flow, completion of local statutory financial statements and the finalization of tax returns and audits, among other things. Accordingly, we regularly update our earnings and profits analysis for such events.
D. Tax Contingencies
For a description of our accounting policies associated with accounting for income tax contingencies, see Note 1Q.
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Pfizer Inc. | 2024 Form 10-K | 73 |
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Pfizer Inc. and Subsidiary Companies
Uncertain Tax Positions
As tax law is complex and often subject to varied interpretations, it is uncertain whether some of our tax positions will be sustained upon audit. As of December 31, 2024, we had $2.0 billion and as of December 31, 2023, we had $3.1 billion in net unrecognized tax benefits, excluding associated interest.
•Tax assets for uncertain tax positions represent our estimate of the potential tax benefits in one tax jurisdiction that could result from the payment of income taxes in another tax jurisdiction. These potential benefits generally result from cooperative efforts among taxing authorities, as required by tax treaties to minimize double taxation, commonly referred to as the competent authority process. The recoverability of these assets, which we believe to be more likely than not, is dependent upon the actual payment of taxes in one tax jurisdiction and, in some cases, the successful petition for recovery in another tax jurisdiction. In 2024, tax assets for uncertain tax positions also include the expected filing of an amended income tax return relating to the Transition Tax liability under the TCJA. As of December 31, 2024, we had $2.5 billion in assets associated with uncertain tax positions mainly included in Noncurrent deferred tax assets and other noncurrent tax assets. As of December 31, 2023, we had $1.7 billion in assets associated with uncertain tax positions mainly included in Noncurrent deferred tax assets and other noncurrent tax assets.
•The majority of these unrecognized tax benefits, if recognized, would impact our effective income tax rate.
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The reconciliation of the beginning and ending amounts of gross unrecognized tax benefits follows: |
(MILLIONS) | | 2024 | | 2023 | | 2022 |
Balance, beginning | | $ | (4,802) | | | $ | (4,494) | | | $ | (6,068) | |
Acquisitions | | 8 | | | (46) | | | (52) | |
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Increases based on tax positions taken during a prior period(a), (b) | | (934) | | | (158) | | | (67) | |
Decreases based on tax positions taken during a prior period(a), (c) | | 599 | | | 310 | | | 1,339 | |
Decreases based on settlements for a prior period(c), (d) | | 911 | | | 85 | | | 842 | |
Increases based on tax positions taken during the current period(a) | | (433) | | | (515) | | | (701) | |
Impact of foreign exchange | | 52 | | | (44) | | | 90 | |
Other, net(a), (e) | | 70 | | | 58 | | | 122 | |
Balance, ending(f) | | $ | (4,530) | | | $ | (4,802) | | | $ | (4,494) | |
(a)Primarily included in Provision/(benefit) for taxes on income.
(b)In 2024, the amount includes a gross unrecognized tax benefit associated with the expected filing of an amended income tax return related to the Transition Tax liability under the TCJA.
(c)Primarily related to effectively settling certain issues with the U.S. and foreign tax authorities. See Note 5A. (d)Primarily related to cash payments and reductions of tax attributes.
(e)Primarily related to decreases as a result of a lapse of applicable statutes of limitations.
(f)In 2024, included in Income taxes payable ($103 million), Other current assets ($0.4 million), Noncurrent deferred tax assets and other noncurrent tax assets ($1.5 billion), Noncurrent deferred tax liabilities ($3 million) and Other taxes payable ($2.9 billion). In 2023, included in Income taxes payable ($94 million), Other current assets ($1 million), Noncurrent deferred tax assets and other noncurrent tax assets ($1.3 billion), Noncurrent deferred tax liabilities ($4 million) and Other taxes payable ($3.4 billion).
•Interest related to our unrecognized tax benefits is recorded in accordance with the laws of each jurisdiction and is recorded primarily in Provision/(benefit) for taxes on income. In 2024, we recorded a net increase in interest of $91 million. In 2023, we recorded a net increase in interest of $64 million. In 2022, we recorded a net decrease in interest of $17 million. Gross accrued interest totaled $636 million as of December 31, 2024 (reflecting a decrease of $56 million as a result of cash payments) and gross accrued interest totaled $605 million as of December 31, 2023 (reflecting a decrease of $11 million as a result of cash payments). In 2024 and 2023, these amounts were substantially all included in Other taxes payable. Accrued penalties are not significant. See also Note 5A. Status of Tax Matters and Potential Impact on Accruals for Uncertain Tax Positions
The U.S. is one of our major tax jurisdictions, and we are regularly audited by the IRS. During the third quarter of 2024, we effectively settled the audit of Pfizer’s federal income tax returns for years 2016-2018. Tax years 2019-2024 are open but not under audit. All other tax years are closed. In addition to the open audit years in the U.S., we have open audit years and certain related audits, appeals and investigations in certain major international tax jurisdictions such as Canada (2017-2024), Europe (2012-2024, primarily in Ireland, the U.K., France, Italy, Spain and Germany), Asia Pacific (2014-2024, primarily in Australia, China, Japan and Singapore) and Latin America (1998-2024, primarily in Brazil).
Any settlements or statutes of limitations expirations could result in a significant decrease in our uncertain tax positions. We estimate that it is reasonably possible that within the next 12 months, our gross unrecognized tax benefits, exclusive of interest, could decrease by as much as $200 million, as a result of settlements with taxing authorities or the expiration of the statutes of limitations. Our assessments are based on estimates and assumptions that have been deemed reasonable by management, but our estimates of unrecognized tax benefits and potential tax benefits may not be representative of actual outcomes, and variation from such estimates could materially affect our financial statements in the period of settlement or when the statutes of limitations expire, as we treat these events as discrete items in the period of resolution. Finalizing audits with the relevant taxing authorities can include formal administrative and legal proceedings, and, as a result, it is difficult to estimate the timing and range of possible changes related to our uncertain tax positions, and such changes could be significant.
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Pfizer Inc. | 2024 Form 10-K | 74 |
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Pfizer Inc. and Subsidiary Companies
E. Tax Provision/(Benefit) on Other Comprehensive Income/(Loss)
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Components of the Tax provision/(benefit) on other comprehensive income/(loss) include: |
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(MILLIONS) | | | | | | 2024 | | 2023 | | 2022 |
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net(a) | | | | | | $ | 156 | | | $ | (33) | | | $ | (126) | |
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Unrealized holding gains/(losses) on derivative financial instruments, net | | | | | | 96 | | | 111 | | | 183 | |
Reclassification adjustments for (gains)/losses included in net income | | | | | | (29) | | | (93) | | | (270) | |
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| | | | | | 67 | | | 18 | | | (87) | |
Unrealized holding gains/(losses) on available-for-sale securities, net | | | | | | (19) | | | (15) | | | (164) | |
Reclassification adjustments for (gains)/losses included in net income | | | | | | 5 | | | (18) | | | 226 | |
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| | | | | | (14) | | | (33) | | | 62 | |
Benefit plans: prior service (costs)/credits and other, net | | | | | | 45 | | | (5) | | | (5) | |
Reclassification adjustments related to amortization of prior service costs and other, net | | | | | | (26) | | | (28) | | | (29) | |
Reclassification adjustments related to curtailments of prior service costs and other, net | | | | | | 2 | | | (4) | | | (3) | |
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| | | | | | 22 | | | (37) | | | (37) | |
Tax provision/(benefit) on other comprehensive income/(loss) | | | | | | $ | 231 | | | $ | (85) | | | $ | (187) | |
(a)Taxes are not provided for foreign currency translation adjustments relating to investments in international subsidiaries that are expected to be held indefinitely.
Note 6. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss, Excluding Noncontrolling Interests
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The following summarizes the changes, net of tax, in Accumulated other comprehensive loss: |
| | Net Unrealized Gains/(Losses) | | Benefit Plans | | |
(MILLIONS) | | Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments(a) | | Derivative Financial Instruments | | Available-For-Sale Securities | | Prior Service (Costs)/Credits and Other | | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income/(Loss) |
Balance, January 1, 2022 | | $ | (6,172) | | | $ | 119 | | | $ | (220) | | | $ | 377 | | | $ | (5,897) | |
Other comprehensive income/(loss)(b) | | (2,188) | | | (531) | | | 440 | | | (129) | | | (2,407) | |
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Balance, December 31, 2022 | | (8,360) | | | (412) | | | 220 | | | 248 | | | (8,304) | |
Other comprehensive income/(loss)(b) | | 497 | | | 195 | | | (229) | | | (120) | | | 343 | |
Balance, December 31, 2023 | | (7,863) | | | (217) | | | (9) | | | 128 | | | (7,961) | |
Other comprehensive income/(loss)(b) | | (121) | | | 274 | | | (97) | | | 63 | | | 118 | |
Balance, December 31, 2024 | | $ | (7,984) | | | $ | 57 | | | $ | (106) | | | $ | 191 | | | $ | (7,842) | |
(a)Amounts do not include foreign currency translation adjustments attributable to noncontrolling interests.
(b)Foreign currency translation adjustments include net gains/(losses) related to the impact of our net investment hedging program and gains/(losses) related to our investment in Haleon (see Note 2C).
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Pfizer Inc. | 2024 Form 10-K | 75 |
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Pfizer Inc. and Subsidiary Companies
Note 7. Financial Instruments
A. Fair Value Measurements
Financial Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis and Fair Value Hierarchy, using a Market Approach:
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| | As of December 31, 2024 | | | | As of December 31, 2023 |
(MILLIONS) | | Total | | Level 1 | | Level 2 | | | | Total | | Level 1 | | Level 2 |
Financial assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Short-term investments | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Equity securities with readily determinable fair value(a) | | $ | 7,848 | | | $ | 6,456 | | | $ | 1,392 | | | | | $ | 5,124 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 5,124 | |
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Available-for-sale debt securities: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Government and agency—non-U.S. | | 6,855 | | | — | | | 6,855 | | | | | 817 | | | — | | | 817 | |
Government and agency—U.S. | | 2,853 | | | — | | | 2,853 | | | | | 2,601 | | | — | | | 2,601 | |
Corporate and other | | 1,173 | | | — | | | 1,173 | | | | | 982 | | | — | | | 982 | |
| | 10,881 | | | — | | | 10,881 | | | | | 4,400 | | | — | | | 4,400 | |
Total short-term investments | | 18,729 | | | 6,456 | | | 12,273 | | | | | 9,524 | | | — | | | 9,524 | |
Other current assets | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Derivative assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Foreign exchange contracts | | 1,056 | | | — | | | 1,056 | | | | | 298 | | | — | | | 298 | |
Total other current assets | | 1,056 | | | — | | | 1,056 | | | | | 298 | | | — | | | 298 | |
Long-term investments | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Equity securities with readily determinable fair values(b) | | 1,246 | | | 1,246 | | | — | | | | | 2,779 | | | 2,772 | | | 7 | |
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Available-for-sale debt securities: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Government and agency—non-U.S. | | — | | | — | | | — | | | | | 124 | | | — | | | 124 | |
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Corporate and other | | — | | | — | | | — | | | | | 26 | | | — | | | 26 | |
| | — | | | — | | | — | | | | | 150 | | | — | | | 150 | |
Total long-term investments | | 1,246 | | | 1,246 | | | — | | | | | 2,929 | | | 2,772 | | | 156 | |
Other noncurrent assets | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Derivative assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest rate contracts | | 13 | | | — | | | 13 | | | | | 144 | | | — | | | 144 | |
Foreign exchange contracts | | 447 | | | — | | | 447 | | | | | 258 | | | — | | | 258 | |
Total derivative assets | | 460 | | | — | | | 460 | | | | | 402 | | | — | | | 402 | |
Insurance contracts(c) | | 875 | | | — | | | 875 | | | | | 790 | | | — | | | 790 | |
Total other noncurrent assets | | 1,335 | | | — | | | 1,335 | | | | | 1,191 | | | — | | | 1,191 | |
Total assets | | $ | 22,366 | | | $ | 7,701 | | | $ | 14,665 | | | | | $ | 13,943 | | | $ | 2,772 | | | $ | 11,170 | |
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Financial liabilities: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Other current liabilities | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Derivative liabilities: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest rate contracts | | $ | 28 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 28 | | | | | $ | 16 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 16 | |
Foreign exchange contracts | | 217 | | | — | | | 217 | | | | | 404 | | | — | | | 404 | |
Total other current liabilities | | 245 | | | — | | | 245 | | | | | 420 | | | — | | | 420 | |
Other noncurrent liabilities | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Derivative liabilities: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest rate contracts | | 397 | | | — | | | 397 | | | | | 275 | | | — | | | 275 | |
Foreign exchange contracts | | 723 | | | — | | | 723 | | | | | 725 | | | — | | | 725 | |
Total other noncurrent liabilities | | 1,121 | | | — | | | 1,121 | | | | | 1,000 | | | — | | | 1,000 | |
Total liabilities | | $ | 1,366 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,366 | | | | | $ | 1,420 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,420 | |
(a)Includes money market funds. As of December 31, 2024, short-term equity securities include our investment in Haleon of $6.5 billion. See Note 2C. (b)Long-term equity securities of $133 million as of December 31, 2024 and $130 million as of December 31, 2023 were held in restricted trusts for U.S. non-qualified employee benefit plans.
(c)Includes life insurance policies held in restricted trusts for U.S. non-qualified employee benefit plans. The underlying invested assets in these contracts are marketable securities, which are carried at fair value, with changes in fair value recognized in Other (income)/deductions—net (see Note 4). Financial Assets and Liabilities Not Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis––The carrying value of Long-term debt, excluding the current portion was $57 billion as of December 31, 2024 and $62 billion as of December 31, 2023. The estimated fair value of such debt, using a market approach and Level 2 inputs, was $54 billion as of December 31, 2024 and $61 billion as of December 31, 2023.
The differences between the estimated fair values and carrying values of held-to-maturity debt securities, private equity securities, long-term receivables and short-term borrowings not measured at fair value on a recurring basis were not significant as of December 31, 2024 and 2023. The fair value measurements of our held-to-maturity debt securities and short-term borrowings are based on Level 2 inputs. The fair value measurements of our long-term receivables and private equity securities are based on Level 3 inputs.
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Pfizer Inc. | 2024 Form 10-K | 76 |
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Pfizer Inc. and Subsidiary Companies
B. Investments
Total Short-Term, Long-Term and Equity-Method Investments
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The following summarizes our investments by classification type: |
| | As of December 31, |
(MILLIONS) | | 2024 | | 2023 |
Short-term investments | | | | |
Equity securities with readily determinable fair values(a) | | $ | 7,848 | | | $ | 5,124 | |
Available-for-sale debt securities | | 10,881 | | | 4,400 | |
Held-to-maturity debt securities | | 705 | | | 313 | |
Total Short-term investments | | $ | 19,434 | | | $ | 9,837 | |
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Long-term investments | | | | |
Equity securities with readily determinable fair values(b) | | $ | 1,246 | | | $ | 2,779 | |
Available-for-sale debt securities | | — | | | 150 | |
Held-to-maturity debt securities | | 45 | | | 47 | |
Private equity securities at cost(b) | | 719 | | | 755 | |
Total Long-term investments | | $ | 2,010 | | | $ | 3,731 | |
Equity-method investments(a) | | 217 | | | 11,637 | |
Total long-term investments and equity-method investments | | $ | 2,228 | | | $ | 15,368 | |
Held-to-maturity cash equivalents | | $ | 184 | | | $ | 207 | |
(a)As of December 31, 2024, our investment in Haleon is reported in Short-term investments and as of December 31, 2023 was reported in Equity-method investments. See Note 2C. Short term equity securities as of December 31, 2024 include and as of December 31, 2023 represent money market funds primarily invested in U.S. Treasury and government debt. (b)Represent investments in the life sciences sector.
Debt Securities
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Our investment portfolio consists of investment-grade debt securities issued across diverse governments, corporate and financial institutions: |
| | As of December 31, 2024 | As of December 31, 2023 |
| | | | Gross Unrealized | | | | Maturities (in Years) | | | Gross Unrealized | | |
(MILLIONS) | | Amortized Cost | | Gains | | Losses | | Fair Value | | Within 1 | | Over 1 to 5 | | Over 5 | | Amortized Cost | | Gains | | Losses | | Fair Value |
Available-for-sale debt securities | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Government and agency––non-U.S. | | $ | 6,970 | | | $ | 8 | | | $ | (123) | | | $ | 6,855 | | | $ | 6,855 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 953 | | | $ | 2 | | | $ | (14) | | | $ | 941 | |
Government and agency––U.S. | | 2,853 | | | — | | | — | | | 2,853 | | | 2,853 | | | — | | | — | | | 2,601 | | | — | | | — | | | 2,601 | |
Corporate and other | | 1,179 | | | — | | | (6) | | | 1,173 | | | 1,173 | | | — | | | — | | | 1,006 | | | 4 | | | (2) | | | 1,007 | |
Held-to-maturity debt securities | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Time deposits and other | | 697 | | | — | | | — | | | 697 | | | 657 | | | 21 | | | 19 | | | 561 | | | — | | | — | | | 561 | |
Government and agency––non-U.S. | | 237 | | | — | | | — | | | 237 | | | 232 | | | 4 | | | 1 | | | 4 | | | — | | | — | | | 4 | |
Total debt securities | | $ | 11,935 | | | $ | 8 | | | $ | (129) | | | $ | 11,814 | | | $ | 11,770 | | | $ | 25 | | | $ | 20 | | | $ | 5,126 | | | $ | 6 | | | $ | (16) | | | $ | 5,115 | |
Any expected credit losses to these portfolios would be immaterial to our financial statements.
Equity Securities
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The following presents the calculation of the portion of unrealized (gains)/losses that relates to equity securities, excluding equity-method investments, held at the reporting date: |
| | Year Ended December 31, |
(MILLIONS) | | 2024 | | 2023 | | 2022 |
Net (gains)/losses recognized during the period on equity securities(a) | | $ | (1,008) | | | $ | (1,590) | | | $ | 1,273 | |
Less: Net (gains)/losses recognized during the period on equity securities sold during the period | | (1,122) | | | (1,754) | | | (126) | |
Net unrealized (gains)/losses during the reporting period on equity securities still held at the reporting date(b) | | $ | 114 | | | $ | 165 | | | $ | 1,400 | |
(a)Reported in Other (income)/deductions––net. See Note 4. (b)Included in net unrealized (gains)/losses are observable price changes on equity securities without readily determinable fair values. As of December 31, 2024, there were cumulative impairments and downward adjustments of $360 million and upward adjustments of $222 million. Impairments, downward and upward adjustments were not material to our operations in 2024, 2023 and 2022.
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Pfizer Inc. | 2024 Form 10-K | 77 |
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Pfizer Inc. and Subsidiary Companies
C. Short-Term Borrowings
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Short-term borrowings include: |
| | As of December 31, |
(MILLIONS) | | 2024 | | 2023 |
Commercial paper, principal amount(a) | | $ | 2,453 | | | $ | 7,965 | |
Current portion of long-term debt, principal amount | | 3,750 | | | 2,250 | |
Other short-term borrowings, principal amount(b) | | 755 | | | 252 | |
Total short-term borrowings, principal amount | | 6,957 | | | 10,467 | |
Net fair value adjustments related to hedging and purchase accounting | | — | | | 5 | |
Net unamortized discounts, premiums and debt issuance costs | | (12) | | | (121) | |
Total Short-term borrowings, including current portion of long-term debt, carried at historical proceeds, as adjusted | | $ | 6,946 | | | $ | 10,350 | |
(a)Issued in the fourth quarter of 2023 as part of the financing for our acquisition of Seagen (see Note 2A). The weighted-average effective interest rate on commercial paper outstanding was approximately 4.94% as of December 31, 2024 and 5.37% as of December 31, 2023. (b)Primarily includes cash collateral. See Note 7F. As of December 31, 2024, we had access to a total of $15 billion in committed U.S. revolving credit facilities, consisting of an $8 billion facility maturing in October 2025 (subsequently terminated by Pfizer in February 2025), and a $7 billion facility maturing in October 2029, which may be used for general corporate purposes including to support our global commercial paper borrowings. In addition to the U.S. revolving credit facilities, our lenders have provided us an additional $276 million in lines of credit, of which $243 million expire within one year. Essentially all lines of credit were unused as of December 31, 2024.
D. Long-Term Debt
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The following outlines our senior unsecured long-term debt(a) and the weighted-average stated interest rate by maturity: |
| | As of December 31, |
(MILLIONS) | | 2024 | | 2023 |
Notes due 2025 (3.9% for 2023)(b) | | $ | — | | | $ | 3,750 | |
Notes due 2026 (3.7% for 2024 and 2023) | | 6,000 | | | 6,000 | |
Notes due 2027 (2.2% for 2024 and 2.1% for 2023) | | 980 | | | 1,029 | |
Notes due 2028 (4.6% for 2024 and 2023) | | 5,660 | | | 5,660 | |
Notes due 2029 (3.5% for 2024 and 2023) | | 1,750 | | | 1,750 | |
Notes due 2030 (3.6% for 2024 and 2023) | | 5,250 | | | 5,250 | |
Notes due 2031-2035 (4.5% for 2024 and 2023) | | 6,750 | | | 6,750 | |
Notes due 2036-2040 (5.4% for 2024 and 2023) | | 9,534 | | | 9,543 | |
Notes due 2041-2045 (4.3% for 2024 and 2023) | | 6,474 | | | 6,501 | |
Notes due 2046-2050 (3.7% for 2024 and 2023) | | 4,750 | | | 4,750 | |
Notes due 2051-2063 (5.3% for 2024 and 2023) | | 10,000 | | | 10,000 | |
Total long-term debt, principal amount | | 57,147 | | | 60,982 | |
Net fair value adjustments related to hedging and purchase accounting | | 701 | | | 1,039 | |
Net unamortized discounts, premiums and debt issuance costs | | (444) | | | (483) | |
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Total long-term debt, carried at historical proceeds, as adjusted | | $ | 57,405 | | | $ | 61,538 | |
Current portion of long-term debt, carried at historical proceeds, as adjusted (not included above (3.9% for 2024 and 2023)) | | $ | 3,747 | | | $ | 2,254 | |
(a)Our long-term debt is generally redeemable by us at any time at varying redemption prices plus accrued and unpaid interest.
(b)Reclassified to the current portion of long-term debt.
Issuance—In May 2023, we issued, through our wholly-owned finance subsidiary, PIE, $31 billion principal amount of senior unsecured notes at an effective interest rate of 4.93% as part of the financing for our acquisition of Seagen. The notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed on a senior unsecured basis by Pfizer Inc. PIE was formed to finance a portion of the consideration for the acquisition of Seagen and has no assets or operations, and will have no assets or operations, other than as related to the issuance, administration and repayment of the notes and any other debt securities that it may issue in the future.
E. Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities
Foreign Exchange Risk––A significant portion of our revenues, earnings and net investments in foreign affiliates is exposed to changes in foreign exchange rates. Where foreign exchange risk is not offset by other exposures, we manage our foreign exchange risk principally through the use of derivative financial instruments and foreign currency debt. These financial instruments serve to mitigate the impact on net income as a result of remeasurement into another currency, or against the impact of translation into U.S. dollars of certain foreign exchange-denominated transactions.
The derivative financial instruments primarily hedge or offset exposures in the euro, U.K. pound, Chinese renminbi, Japanese yen, Canadian dollar and Swedish krona, and include a portion of our forecasted foreign exchange-denominated intercompany inventory sales hedged up to two years. We may seek to protect against possible declines in the reported net investments of our foreign business entities.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Pfizer Inc. and Subsidiary Companies
Changes in fair value are reported in earnings or in Other comprehensive income/(loss), depending on the nature and purpose of the financial instrument (hedge or offset relationship). For certain foreign exchange contracts, we exclude an amount from the assessment of hedge effectiveness and recognize the excluded amount through an amortization approach in earnings. The hedge relationships are as follows:
•Generally, we recognize the gains and losses on foreign exchange contracts that are designated as fair value hedges in earnings upon the recognition of the change in fair value of the hedged item. We also recognize the offsetting foreign exchange impact attributable to the hedged item in earnings.
•Generally, we record in Other comprehensive income/(loss) gains or losses on foreign exchange contracts that are designated as cash flow hedges and reclassify those amounts into earnings in the same period or periods during which the hedged transaction affects earnings.
•We record in Other comprehensive income/(loss)––Foreign currency translation adjustments, net the foreign exchange gains and losses related to foreign exchange-denominated debt and foreign exchange contracts designated as a hedge of our net investments in foreign subsidiaries and reclassify those amounts into earnings upon the sale or substantial liquidation of our net investments.
•For foreign exchange contracts not designated as hedging instruments, we recognize the gains and losses immediately into earnings along with the earnings impact of the items they generally offset. These contracts take the opposite currency position of that reflected on the balance sheet to counterbalance the effect of any currency movement.
Interest Rate Risk––Our interest-bearing investments and borrowings are subject to interest rate risk. Depending on market conditions, we may change the profile of our outstanding debt or investments by entering into derivative financial instruments like interest rate swaps, either to hedge or offset the exposure to changes in the fair value of hedged items with fixed interest rates, or to convert variable rate debt or investments to fixed rates. The derivative financial instruments primarily hedge U.S. dollar fixed-rate debt.
We recognize the change in fair value on interest rate contracts that are designated as fair value hedges in earnings, as well as the offsetting earnings impact of the hedged risk attributable to the hedged item.
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The following summarizes the fair value of the derivative financial instruments and notional amounts: |
(MILLIONS) | | As of December 31, 2024 | | As of December 31, 2023 |
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| | Notional | | Asset | | Liability | | Notional | | Asset | | Liability |
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Foreign exchange contracts(a) | | $ | 23,991 | | | $ | 1,250 | | | $ | 719 | | | $ | 18,750 | | | $ | 403 | | | $ | 916 | |
Interest rate contracts | | 6,750 | | | 13 | | | 425 | | | 6,750 | | | 144 | | | 290 | |
| | | | 1,263 | | | 1,144 | | | | | 546 | | | 1,206 | |
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Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Foreign exchange contracts | | $ | 26,335 | | | 253 | | | 221 | | | $ | 25,609 | | | 154 | | | 214 | |
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Total | | | | $ | 1,516 | | | $ | 1,366 | | | | | $ | 700 | | | $ | 1,420 | |
(a)The notional amount of outstanding foreign exchange contracts hedging our intercompany forecasted inventory sales was $5.0 billion as of December 31, 2024 and $4.9 billion as of December 31, 2023.
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The following summarizes information about the gains/(losses) incurred to hedge or offset operational foreign exchange or interest rate risk exposures: |
| | Gains/(Losses) Recognized in OID(a)
| | Gains/(Losses) Recognized in OCI(a) | | Gains/(Losses) Reclassified from OCI into OID and COS(a) |
| | Year Ended December 31, |
(MILLIONS) | | 2024 | | 2023 | | 2024 | | 2023 | | 2024 | | 2023 |
Derivative Financial Instruments in Cash Flow Hedge Relationships: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest rate contracts | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 68 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1 | |
Foreign exchange contracts(b) | | — | | | — | | | 466 | | | 380 | | | 124 | | | 236 | |
Amount excluded from effectiveness testing and amortized into earnings(c) | | — | | | — | | | 34 | | | 178 | | | 34 | | | 177 | |
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Derivative Financial Instruments in Fair Value Hedge Relationships: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest rate contracts | | (253) | | | 196 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
Hedged item | | 253 | | | (196) | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
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Derivative Financial Instruments in Net Investment Hedge Relationships: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Foreign exchange contracts | | — | | | — | | | 498 | | | (393) | | | — | | | — | |
Amount excluded from effectiveness testing and amortized into earnings(c) | | — | | | — | | | 119 | | | 137 | | | 154 | | | 136 | |
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Non-Derivative Financial Instruments in Net Investment Hedge Relationships(d): | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Foreign currency short-term borrowings | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
Foreign currency long-term debt | | — | | | — | | | 49 | | | (29) | | | — | | | — | |
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Derivative Financial Instruments Not Designated as Hedges: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Foreign exchange contracts | | 50 | | | 164 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
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| | $ | 50 | | | $ | 164 | | | $ | 1,166 | | | $ | 341 | | | $ | 313 | | | $ | 549 | |
(a)OID = Other (income)/deductions—net, included in Other (income)/deductions—net in the consolidated statements of operations. COS = Cost of Sales, included in Cost of sales in the consolidated statements of operations. OCI = Other comprehensive income/(loss), included in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income/(loss).
(b)The amounts reclassified from OCI into COS were a net gain of $119 million in 2024 and a net gain of $253 million in 2023. The remaining amounts were reclassified from OCI into OID. Based on year-end foreign exchange rates that are subject to change, we expect to reclassify a pre-tax gain of $330 million within the next 12 months into income. The maximum length of time over which we are hedging our exposure to the variability in future foreign exchange cash flows is approximately 18 years and relates to foreign currency debt.
(c)The amounts reclassified from OCI were reclassified into OID.
(d)Long-term debt includes foreign currency borrowings which are used in net investment hedges; the related carrying values as of December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 were $777 million and $824 million, respectively.
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The following summarizes cumulative basis adjustments to our long-term debt in fair value hedges: |
| | As of December 31, 2024 | | As of December 31, 2023 |
| | | | Cumulative Amount of Fair Value Hedging Adjustment Increase/(Decrease) to Carrying Amount | | | | Cumulative Amount of Fair Value Hedging Adjustment Increase/(Decrease) to Carrying Amount |
(MILLIONS) | | Carrying Amount of Hedged Assets/Liabilities(a) | | Active Hedging Relationships | | Discontinued Hedging Relationships | | Carrying Amount of Hedged Assets/Liabilities(a) | | Active Hedging Relationships | | Discontinued Hedging Relationships |
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Long-term debt | | $ | 7,154 | | | $ | (384) | | | $ | 891 | | | $ | 7,196 | | | $ | (131) | | | $ | 957 | |
(a)Carrying amounts exclude the cumulative amount of fair value hedging adjustments.
F. Credit Risk
On an ongoing basis, we monitor and review the credit risk of our customers, financial institutions and exposures in our investment portfolio.
With respect to our trade accounts receivable, we monitor the creditworthiness of our customers to which we grant credit in the normal course of business. In general, there is no requirement for collateral from customers. For additional information on our trade accounts receivable and allowance for credit losses, see Note 1G. A significant portion of our trade accounts receivable balances are due from wholesalers and governments. For additional information on our trade accounts receivables with significant customers, see Note 17C.
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Pfizer Inc. and Subsidiary Companies
With respect to our investments, we monitor concentrations of credit risk associated with government, government agency, and corporate issuers of securities. Investments are placed in instruments that are investment grade and are primarily short in duration. Exposure limits are established to limit a concentration with any single credit counterparty. As of December 31, 2024, the largest investment exposures in our portfolio consisted primarily of U.S. government money market funds, as well as sovereign debt instruments issued by the U.S., Canada, and the U.K.
With respect to our derivative financial instrument agreements with financial institutions, we do not expect to incur a significant loss from failure of any counterparty. Derivative financial instruments are executed under International Swaps and Derivatives Association master agreements with credit-support annexes that contain zero threshold provisions requiring collateral to be exchanged daily depending on levels of exposure. As a result, there are no significant concentrations of credit risk with any individual financial institution. As of December 31, 2024, the aggregate fair value of these derivative financial instruments that are in a net payable position was $741 million, for which we have posted collateral of $720 million with a corresponding amount reported in Short-term investments. As of December 31, 2024, the aggregate fair value of our derivative financial instruments that are in a net receivable position was $594 million, for which we have received collateral of $716 million with a corresponding amount reported in Short-term borrowings, including current portion of long-term debt.
Note 8. Other Financial Information
A. Inventories
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The following summarizes the components of Inventories: |
| | As of December 31, |
(MILLIONS) | | 2024 | | 2023 |
Finished goods | | $ | 3,775 | | | $ | 3,495 | |
Work-in-process | | 6,101 | | | 5,688 | |
Raw materials and supplies | | 976 | | | 1,007 | |
Inventories(a) | | $ | 10,851 | | | $ | 10,189 | |
Noncurrent inventories not included above(b) | | $ | 2,663 | | | $ | 4,568 | |
(a)The increase from December 31, 2023 reflects higher inventory levels for certain products mainly due to changes in net market demand, network strategy and new product launches.
(b)Included in Other noncurrent assets. The decrease from December 31, 2023 is primarily driven by a reduction in acquired Seagen inventory, inclusive of the acquisition accounting fair value step up. See Note 2A. Based on our current estimates and assumptions, there are no recoverability issues for these amounts. B. Other Current Liabilities
Other current liabilities include, among other things, amounts payable to BioNTech for the gross profit split for Comirnaty, which totaled $1.3 billion as of December 31, 2024 and $2.0 billion as of December 31, 2023.
C. Supplier Finance Program Obligation
We maintain voluntary supply chain finance agreements with several participating financial institutions. Under these agreements, participating suppliers may voluntarily elect to sell their accounts receivable with Pfizer to these financial institutions. Our suppliers negotiate their financing agreements directly with the respective financial institutions and we are not a party to these agreements. We have no economic interest in our suppliers’ decision to participate and we pay the financial institutions the stated amount of confirmed invoices on the original maturity dates, which is generally within 90 to 120 days of the invoice date. The agreements with the financial institutions do not require Pfizer to provide assets pledged as security or other forms of guarantees for the supplier finance program. All outstanding amounts related to suppliers participating in such financing arrangements are recorded within trade payables in our consolidated balance sheet.
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The following summarizes the changes in outstanding trade payables to suppliers who participate in these financing arrangements for the year ended December 31, 2024 |
(MILLIONS) | | Total |
Confirmed obligations outstanding, December 31, 2023 | | $ | 791 | |
Invoices confirmed during the year | | 2,638 | |
Confirmed invoices paid during the year | | (2,740) | |
Confirmed obligations outstanding, December 31, 2024 | | $ | 688 | |
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Note 9. Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
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The following summarizes the components of Property, plant and equipment, net: |
| | Useful Lives | | As of December 31, |
(MILLIONS) | | (Years) | | 2024 | | 2023 |
Land | | - | | $ | 291 | | | $ | 353 | |
Buildings | | 33-50 | | 9,036 | | | 9,046 | |
Machinery and equipment | | 8-20 | | 15,095 | | | 14,263 | |
Furniture, fixtures and other | | 3-12.5 | | 5,516 | | | 5,399 | |
Construction in progress | | - | | 4,937 | | | 5,925 | |
| | | | 34,876 | | | 34,985 | |
Less: Accumulated depreciation | | | | 16,483 | | | 16,045 | |
Property, plant and equipment, net | | | | $ | 18,393 | | | $ | 18,940 | |
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The following provides Property, plant and equipment, net by geographic area: |
| | As of December 31, |
(MILLIONS) | | 2024 | | 2023 |
United States | | $ | 9,748 | | | $ | 10,674 | |
International: | | | | |
Developed Markets | | 7,187 | | | 6,713 | |
Emerging Markets | | 1,458 | | | 1,554 | |
Property, plant and equipment, net | | $ | 18,393 | | | $ | 18,940 | |
Note 10. Identifiable Intangible Assets, Net and Goodwill
A. Identifiable Intangible Assets
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The following summarizes the components of Identifiable intangible assets: |
| | As of December 31, 2024 | | As of December 31, 2023 |
(MILLIONS) | | Gross Carrying Amount | | Accumulated Amortization | | Identifiable Intangible Assets, Net | | Gross Carrying Amount | | Accumulated Amortization | | Identifiable Intangible Assets, Net |
Finite-lived intangible assets | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Developed technology rights(a) | | $ | 99,397 | | | $ | (65,044) | | | $ | 34,353 | | | $ | 99,267 | | | $ | (60,493) | | | $ | 38,773 | |
Brands(b) | | 1,277 | | | (992) | | | 285 | | | 922 | | | (877) | | | 45 | |
Licensing agreements and other | | 2,724 | | | (1,513) | | | 1,210 | | | 2,756 | | | (1,458) | | | 1,297 | |
| | 103,397 | | | (67,549) | | | 35,848 | | | 102,944 | | | (62,828) | | | 40,116 | |
Indefinite-lived intangible assets | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Brands(b) | | — | | | | | — | | | 827 | | | | | 827 | |
IPR&D(c) | | 18,893 | | | | | 18,893 | | | 23,193 | | | | | 23,193 | |
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Licensing agreements and other | | 670 | | | | | 670 | | | 763 | | | | | 763 | |
| | 19,563 | | | | | 19,563 | | | 24,784 | | | | | 24,784 | |
Identifiable intangible assets(d) | | $ | 122,961 | | | $ | (67,549) | | | $ | 55,411 | | | $ | 127,728 | | | $ | (62,828) | | | $ | 64,900 | |
(a)The increase in the gross carrying amount includes $740 million of measurement period adjustments related to our acquisition of Seagen (see Note 2A) and the transfer of IPR&D to developed technology rights of $727 million for talazoparib (Talzenna), partially offset by impairments of $943 million (see Note 4). (b)The changes in the gross carrying amounts reflect the transfer of $827 million from indefinite-lived brands to finite-lived brands for Medrol, partially offset by impairments of $475 million in finite-lived brands (see Note 4). (c)The decrease in the gross carrying amount reflects impairments of $1.9 billion (see Note 4), $1.7 billion of measurement period adjustments related to our acquisition of Seagen (see Note 2A), and the transfer of IPR&D to developed technology rights of $727 million for talazoparib (Talzenna). (d)The decrease is primarily due to amortization expense of $5.3 billion, impairments of $3.3 billion (see Note 4) and measurement period adjustments related to our acquisition of Seagen of $950 million (see Note 2A). Developed Technology Rights––Developed technology rights represent the cost for developed technology acquired from third parties and can include the right to develop, use, market, sell and/or offer for sale the product, compounds and intellectual property that we have acquired with respect to products, compounds and/or processes that have been completed. We possess a well-diversified portfolio of hundreds of developed technology rights across therapeutic categories, representing our commercialized products. The significant components of developed technology rights are the following: Nurtec ODT/Vydura, Adcetris, Padcev, Xtandi, Velsipity and Braftovi/Mektovi. Also included in this category are the post-approval milestone payments made under our alliance agreements for certain prescription pharmaceutical products.
Brands––Brands represent the cost for tradenames and know-how, as the products themselves do not receive patent protection. The significant components of Finite-lived brands primarily include Medrol.
IPR&D––IPR&D assets represent the acquisition date fair value (less impairments) of R&D assets acquired through business combinations that have not yet received regulatory approval in a major market which could include both new investigational products and additional
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Pfizer Inc. and Subsidiary Companies
indications for in-line products. The significant components of IPR&D are SGN-B6A, disitamab vedotin, GBT601 and Tukysa. IPR&D assets are required to be classified as indefinite-lived assets until the successful completion or the abandonment of the associated R&D effort. Accordingly, during the development period after the date of acquisition, these assets are not amortized until approval is obtained in a major market, typically either the U.S. or the EU, or in a series of other countries, subject to certain specified conditions and management judgment. At that time, we will determine the useful life of the asset, reclassify it out of IPR&D and begin amortization. If the associated R&D effort is abandoned, the related IPR&D assets will be written-off, and we will record an impairment charge. IPR&D assets are high-risk assets, given the uncertain nature of R&D. Accordingly, IPR&D assets may become impaired and/or be written-off in the future.
Licensing Agreements––Licensing agreements for developed technology and for technology in development primarily relate to out-licensing arrangements acquired from third parties, including from acquisitions. These assets represent the cost for the license, where we acquired the right to future royalties and/or milestones upon development or commercialization by the licensing partners. Accordingly, during the development period after the date of acquisition, each of these assets is classified as indefinite-lived intangible assets and will not be amortized until approval is obtained in a major market. At that time we will determine the useful life of the asset, reclassify the respective licensing arrangement asset to finite-lived intangible asset and begin amortization. If the development effort is abandoned, the related licensing asset will be written-off, and we will record an impairment charge.
Amortization––The weighted-average life for our total finite-lived intangible assets and for the largest component, developed technology rights, is approximately 10 years.
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The following provides the expected annual amortization expense: |
(MILLIONS) | | 2025 | | 2026 | | 2027 | | 2028 | | 2029 |
Amortization expense | | $ | 4,838 | | | $ | 4,716 | | | $ | 4,125 | | | $ | 3,776 | | | $ | 2,829 | |
B. Goodwill
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The following summarizes the changes in the carrying amount of Goodwill: |
(MILLIONS) | | | | | | | | | | Total(a) |
Balance, January 1, 2023 | | | | | | | | | | $ | 51,375 | |
Additions(b) | | | | | | | | | | 16,117 | |
Impact of foreign exchange and other | | | | | | | | | | 292 | |
Balance, December 31, 2023 | | | | | | | | | | 67,783 |
Additions(b) | | | | | | | | | | 1,022 | |
Impact of foreign exchange | | | | | | | | | | (278) | |
Balance, December 31, 2024 | | | | | | | | | | $ | 68,527 | |
(a)As a result of the organizational changes to the commercial structure within the Biopharma operating segment effective in the first quarter of 2024 (see Note 17A), our goodwill was required to be reallocated amongst impacted reporting units. The allocation of goodwill is a complex process that requires, among other things, that we determine the fair value of each reporting unit under our old and new organizational structure and the portions being transferred. We completed the re-allocation during the fourth quarter of 2024 and concluded that none of our goodwill was impaired. All goodwill continues to be assigned within the Biopharma reportable segment. (b)Additions primarily represent our acquisition of Seagen in 2023 and measurement period adjustments related to our acquisition of Seagen in 2024 (see
Note 2A). Note 11. Pension and Postretirement Benefit Plans and Defined Contribution Plans
The majority of our employees worldwide are eligible for retirement benefits provided through defined benefit pension plans, defined contribution plans or both. In the U.S., we sponsor both IRC-qualified and supplemental (non-qualified) defined benefit plans and defined contribution plans. A qualified plan meets the requirements of certain sections of the IRC, and, generally, contributions to qualified plans are tax deductible. A qualified plan typically provides benefits to a broad group of employees with restrictions on discriminating in favor of highly compensated employees with regard to coverage, benefits and contributions. A supplemental (non-qualified) plan provides additional benefits to certain employees. In addition, we provide medical insurance benefits to certain retirees and their eligible dependents through our postretirement plans.
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Pfizer Inc. and Subsidiary Companies
A. Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost/(Credit) and Changes in Other Comprehensive Income/(Loss)
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| | Year Ended December 31, |
(MILLIONS) | | 2024 | | 2023 | | 2022 | | 2024 | | 2023 | | 2022 | | 2024 | | 2023 | | 2022 |
Service cost | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 87 | | | $ | 85 | | | $ | 116 | | | $ | 14 | | | $ | 12 | | | $ | 29 | |
Interest cost | | 553 | | | 589 | | | 534 | | | 312 | | | 287 | | | 157 | | | 23 | | | 21 | | | 27 | |
Expected return on plan assets | | (832) | | | (778) | | | (862) | | | (322) | | | (304) | | | (296) | | | (51) | | | (44) | | | (47) | |
Amortization of prior service cost/(credit) | | 1 | | | 2 | | | 2 | | | 4 | | | — | | | (1) | | | (113) | | | (119) | | | (130) | |
Actuarial (gains)/losses(a) | | 396 | | | (410) | | | 225 | | | 33 | | | 102 | | | (11) | | | 144 | | | 51 | | | (440) | |
Curtailments | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (4) | | | (2) | | | (11) | | | — | | | (12) | | | (18) | |
Special termination benefits | | — | | | 6 | | | 18 | | | 10 | | | — | | | 1 | | | — | | | — | | | 1 | |
Net periodic benefit cost/(credit) reported in income | | 117 | | | (592) | | | (84) | | | 120 | | | 169 | | | (45) | | | 18 | | | (90) | | | (578) | |
Cost/(credit) reported in Other comprehensive income/(loss) | | (1) | | | (2) | | | (2) | | | (4) | | | 31 | | | (1) | | | (80) | | | 128 | | | 169 | |
Cost/(credit) recognized in Comprehensive income | | $ | 116 | | | $ | (594) | | | $ | (86) | | | $ | 117 | | | $ | 199 | | | $ | (46) | | | $ | (62) | | | $ | 38 | | | $ | (410) | |
(a)Reflects: (i) actuarial remeasurement net losses in 2024, primarily due to unfavorable asset performance for the U.S. pension plans and decreases in discount rates for the international pension plans, partially offset by increases in discount rates for the U.S. pension plans and favorable asset performance for the international pension plans and postretirement plans, (ii) actuarial remeasurement net gains in 2023, primarily due to favorable asset performance in the U.S. and increases in discount rates for the international plans, partially offset by unfavorable asset performance for certain international plans, and (iii) actuarial remeasurement net gains in 2022, primarily due to increases in discount rates, partially offset by unfavorable asset performance.
The components of net periodic benefit cost/(credit) other than the service cost component are included in Other (income)/deductions––net (see Note 4). B. Actuarial Assumptions
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| | Year Ended December 31, |
(PERCENTAGES) | | 2024 | | 2023 | | 2022 | | 2024 | | 2023 | | 2022 | | 2024 | | 2023 | | 2022 |
Weighted-average assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit cost: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Discount rate: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Pension plans/postretirement plans | | 5.4 | % | | 5.4 | % | | 2.9 | % | | | | | | | | 5.4 | % | | 5.5 | % | | 2.9 | % |
Interest cost | | | | | | | | 4.4 | % | | 3.8 | % | | 1.5 | % | | | | | | |
Service cost | | | | | | | | 3.9 | % | | 3.6 | % | | 1.7 | % | | | | | | |
Expected return on plan assets | | 8.0 | % | | 7.5 | % | | 6.3 | % | | 5.1 | % | | 4.5 | % | | 3.1 | % | | 8.0 | % | | 7.5 | % | | 6.3 | % |
Rate of compensation increase(a) | | | | | | | | 3.2 | % | | 3.0 | % | | 2.8 | % | | | | | | |
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Weighted-average assumptions used to determine benefit obligations at fiscal year-end: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Discount rate | | 5.7 | % | | 5.4 | % | | 5.4 | % | | 4.1 | % | | 4.4 | % | | 3.8 | % | | 5.5 | % | | 5.4 | % | | 5.5 | % |
Rate of compensation increase(a) | | | | | | | | 3.1 | % | | 3.2 | % | | 3.0 | % | | | | | | |
(a)The rate of compensation increase is not used to determine the net periodic benefit cost and benefit obligation for the U.S. pension plans as these plans are frozen.
The assumptions are reviewed at least annually. We revise these assumptions based on an annual evaluation of long-term trends as well as market conditions that may have an impact on the cost of providing retirement benefits.
The weighted-average discount rate for our U.S. defined benefit plans is set with reference to the prevailing market rate of a portfolio of high-quality fixed income investments, rated AA/Aa or better that reflect the rates at which the pension benefits could be effectively settled. For our international plans, the discount rates are set by benchmarking against investment grade corporate bonds rated AA/Aa or better, including, when there is sufficient data, a yield curve approach. These rate determinations are made consistent with local requirements. Overall, the yield curves used to measure the benefit obligations at year-end 2024 resulted in higher discount rates for the U.S. pension plans and lower discount rates for the international pension plans as compared to the prior year.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Pfizer Inc. and Subsidiary Companies
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The following provides the healthcare cost trend rate assumptions for our U.S. postretirement benefit plans: |
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Healthcare cost trend rate assumed for next year | | 7.5 | % | | 7.9 | % |
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Rate to which the cost trend rate is assumed to decline | | 4.0 | % | | 4.0 | % |
Year that the rate reaches the ultimate trend rate | | 2047 | | | 2047 | |
C. Obligations and Funded Status
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The following provides: (i) an analysis of the changes in our benefit obligations, plan assets and funded status of our benefit plans, (ii) the funded status recognized in our consolidated balance sheets and (iii) the pre-tax components of cumulative amounts recognized in Accumulated other comprehensive loss: |
| | Pension Plans | | Postretirement Plans |
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(MILLIONS) | | 2024 | | 2023 | | 2024 | | 2023 | | 2024 | | 2023 |
Change in benefit obligation(a) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Benefit obligation, beginning | | $ | 10,756 | | | $ | 11,420 | | | $ | 7,292 | | | $ | 7,497 | | | $ | 450 | | | $ | 410 | |
Service cost | | — | | | — | | | 87 | | | 85 | | | 14 | | | 12 | |
Interest cost | | 553 | | | 589 | | | 312 | | | 287 | | | 23 | | | 21 | |
Employee contributions | | — | | | — | | | 16 | | | 11 | | | 61 | | | 52 | |
Plan amendments | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 25 | | | (193) | | | — | |
Changes in actuarial assumptions and other(b) | | (299) | | | (127) | | | 119 | | | (518) | | | 199 | | | 96 | |
Foreign exchange impact | | (1) | | | — | | | (106) | | | 280 | | | (2) | | | (1) | |
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Acquisitions/divestitures, net | | — | | | — | | | 77 | | | 13 | | | — | | | — | |
Curtailments and special termination benefits | | — | | | 6 | | | 7 | | | — | | | — | | | (3) | |
Settlements | | (756) | | | (675) | | | (69) | | | (56) | | | — | | | — | |
Benefits paid | | (473) | | | (457) | | | (371) | | | (334) | | | (67) | | | (137) | |
Benefit obligation, ending(a) | | 9,781 | | | 10,756 | | | 7,363 | | | 7,292 | | | 486 | | | 450 | |
Change in plan assets | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Fair value of plan assets, beginning | | 10,935 | | | 10,871 | | | 6,552 | | | 6,865 | | | 636 | | | 647 | |
Actual return on plan assets | | 138 | | | 1,061 | | | 408 | | | (316) | | | 105 | | | 89 | |
Company contributions | | 103 | | | 134 | | | 164 | | | 154 | | | — | | | (15) | |
Employee contributions | | — | | | — | | | 16 | | | 11 | | | 61 | | | 52 | |
Foreign exchange impact | | — | | | — | | | (65) | | | 214 | | | — | | | — | |
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Acquisitions/divestitures, net | | — | | | — | | | 62 | | | 13 | | | — | | | — | |
Settlements | | (756) | | | (675) | | | (69) | | | (56) | | | — | | | — | |
Benefits paid | | (473) | | | (457) | | | (371) | | | (334) | | | (67) | | | (137) | |
Fair value of plan assets, ending | | 9,948 | | | 10,935 | | | 6,696 | | | 6,552 | | | 736 | | | 636 | |
Funded status | | $ | 167 | | | $ | 179 | | | $ | (667) | | | $ | (740) | | | $ | 251 | | | $ | 186 | |
Amounts recorded in our consolidated balance sheet: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Noncurrent assets | | $ | 934 | | | $ | 1,010 | | | $ | 728 | | | $ | 644 | | | $ | 330 | | | $ | 266 | |
Current liabilities | | (90) | | | (94) | | | (31) | | | (28) | | | (5) | | | (6) | |
Noncurrent liabilities | | (678) | | | (738) | | | (1,364) | | | (1,355) | | | (74) | | | (74) | |
Funded status | | $ | 167 | | | $ | 179 | | | $ | (667) | | | $ | (740) | | | $ | 251 | | | $ | 186 | |
Pre-tax components of cumulative amounts recognized in Accumulated other comprehensive loss: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Prior service (costs)/credits | | $ | (2) | | | $ | (2) | | | $ | (61) | | | $ | (65) | | | $ | 365 | | | $ | 285 | |
Information related to the funded status of pension plans with an ABO in excess of plan assets(c): | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Fair value of plan assets | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 456 | | | $ | 579 | | | | | |
ABO | | 768 | | | 831 | | | 1,752 | | | 1,834 | | | | | |
Information related to the funded status of pension plans with a PBO in excess of plan assets(c): | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Fair value of plan assets | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 690 | | | $ | 964 | | | | | |
PBO | | 768 | | | 831 | | | 2,084 | | | 2,347 | | | | | |
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(a)For the U.S. pension plans, the benefit obligation is both the PBO and ABO as these plans are frozen and future benefit accruals no longer increase with future compensation increases. For the international pension plans, the benefit obligation is the PBO. The ABO for our international pension plans was $7.1 billion in 2024 and $7.0 billion in 2023. For the postretirement plans, the benefit obligation is the ABO.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Pfizer Inc. and Subsidiary Companies
(b)For 2024, primarily includes actuarial losses resulting from decreases in discount rates for the international pension plans, and other assumption changes for the postretirement plans, largely offset by actuarial gains resulting from increases in discount rates for the U.S. pension plans. For 2023, primarily included actuarial gains resulting from increases in discount rates for the international pension plans.
(c)Our U.S. qualified plan, U.S. postretirement plan and many of our larger funded international plans were overfunded as of December 31, 2024.
D. Plan Assets
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The following provides the components of plan assets: |
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(MILLIONS EXCEPT TARGET ALLOCATION PERCENTAGE) | | Target Allocation Percentage | | Total | | Level 1 | | Level 2 | | Level 3 | | Assets Measured at NAV(a) | | Total | | Level 1 | | Level 2 | | Level 3 | | Assets Measured at NAV(a) |
U.S. pension plans | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Cash and cash equivalents | | 0-10% | | $ | 533 | | | $ | 56 | | | $ | 477 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 606 | | | $ | 47 | | | $ | 559 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
Equity securities: | | 10-40% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Global equity securities | | | | 1,341 | | | 1,341 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 1,537 | | | 1,537 | | | — | | | 1 | | | — | |
Equity commingled funds | | | | 97 | | | — | | | 97 | | | — | | | — | | | 100 | | | — | | | 100 | | | — | | | — | |
Fixed income securities: | | 45-80% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Corporate debt securities | | | | 2,878 | | | 4 | | | 2,874 | | | — | | | — | | | 3,668 | | | 1 | | | 3,667 | | | — | | | — | |
Government and agency obligations(b) | | | | 2,059 | | | — | | | 2,059 | | | — | | | — | | | 1,971 | | | — | | | 1,971 | | | — | | | — | |
Fixed income commingled funds | | | | 42 | | | — | | | 12 | | | — | | | 30 | | | 25 | | | — | | | 14 | | | — | | | 11 | |
Other investments: | | 5-35% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Partnership investments(c) | | | | 2,665 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 2,665 | | | 2,449 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 2,449 | |
Insurance contracts | | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 99 | | | — | | | 99 | | | — | | | — | |
Other commingled funds(d) | | | | 333 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 333 | | | 479 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 479 | |
Total | | 100 | % | | $ | 9,948 | | | $ | 1,401 | | | $ | 5,518 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 3,028 | | | $ | 10,935 | | | $ | 1,585 | | | $ | 6,410 | | | $ | 1 | | | $ | 2,939 | |
International pension plans | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Cash and cash equivalents | | 0-10% | | $ | 310 | | | $ | 138 | | | $ | 172 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 268 | | | $ | 120 | | | $ | 148 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
Equity securities: | | 10-20% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Equity commingled funds | | | | 704 | | | — | | | 619 | | | — | | | 86 | | | 633 | | | — | | | 587 | | | — | | | 46 | |
Fixed income securities: | | 45-70% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Corporate debt securities | | | | 638 | | | — | | | 633 | | | 5 | | | — | | | 617 | | | — | | | 617 | | | — | | | — | |
Government and agency obligations(b) | | | | 960 | | | 1 | | | 960 | | | — | | | — | | | 848 | | | — | | | 848 | | | — | | | — | |
Fixed income commingled funds | | | | 1,750 | | | — | | | 1,064 | | | — | | | 686 | | | 1,852 | | | — | | | 872 | | | — | | | 980 | |
Other investments: | | 15-35% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Partnership investments(c) | | | | 147 | | | — | | | 2 | | | — | | | 145 | | | 145 | | | — | | | 2 | | | — | | | 142 | |
Insurance contracts | | | | 1,221 | | | — | | | 45 | | | 1,176 | | | — | | | 1,151 | | | — | | | 55 | | | 1,096 | | | — | |
Other(d) | | | | 965 | | | 35 | | | 147 | | | 252 | | | 531 | | | 1,039 | | | — | | | 167 | | | 244 | | | 628 | |
Total | | 100 | % | | $ | 6,696 | | | $ | 174 | | | $ | 3,642 | | | $ | 1,433 | | | $ | 1,447 | | | $ | 6,552 | | | $ | 120 | | | $ | 3,295 | | | $ | 1,340 | | | $ | 1,796 | |
U.S. postretirement plans(e) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Cash and cash equivalents | | 0-5% | | $ | 12 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 12 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 3 | | | $ | 1 | | | $ | 2 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
Insurance contracts | | 95-100% | | 724 | | | — | | | 724 | | | — | | | — | | | 633 | | | — | | | 633 | | | — | | | — | |
Total | | 100 | % | | $ | 736 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 736 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 636 | | | $ | 1 | | | $ | 635 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
(a)Certain investments that are measured at NAV per share (or its equivalent) have not been classified in the fair value hierarchy. The NAV amounts presented in this table are intended to permit reconciliation of the fair value hierarchy to the amounts presented for the total pension benefits plan assets.
(b)Government and agency obligations are inclusive of repurchase agreements.
(c)Mainly includes investments in private equity, private debt and real estate.
(d)Mostly includes investments in hedge funds and real estate.
(e)Reflects postretirement plan assets, which support our U.S. retiree medical plans.
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Pfizer Inc. | 2024 Form 10-K | 86 |
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Pfizer Inc. and Subsidiary Companies
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The following provides an analysis of the changes in our more significant investments valued using significant unobservable inputs: |
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(MILLIONS) | | | | | | | | | | 2024 | | 2023 |
Fair value, beginning | | | | | | | | | | $ | 1,340 | | | $ | 1,455 | |
Actual return on plan assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Assets held, ending | | | | | | | | | | 8 | | | (96) | |
Assets sold during the period | | | | | | | | | | — | | | (3) | |
Purchases, sales, and settlements, net | | | | | | | | | | (79) | | | (155) | |
Transfer into/(out of) Level 3 | | | | | | | | | | 168 | | | 81 | |
Exchange rate changes | | | | | | | | | | (5) | | | 59 | |
Fair value, ending | | | | | | | | | | $ | 1,433 | | | $ | 1,340 | |
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The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair value of our pension and postretirement plans’ assets:
•Cash and cash equivalents: Level 1 investments may include cash, cash equivalents and foreign currency valued using exchange rates. Level 2 investments may include short-term investment funds which are commingled funds priced at a stable NAV by the administrator of the funds.
•Equity securities: Level 1 investments may include individual securities that are valued at the closing price or last trade reported on the major market on which they are traded. Level 1 and Level 2 investments may include commingled funds that have a readily determinable fair value based on quoted prices on an exchange or a published NAV derived from the quoted prices in active markets of the underlying securities. Level 3 investments may include individual securities that are unlisted, delisted, suspended, or illiquid and are typically valued using their last available price.
•Fixed income securities: Level 1 investments may include individual securities that are valued at the closing price or last trade reported on the major market on which they are traded. Level 2 investments may include commingled funds that have a readily determinable fair value based on observable prices of the underlying securities. Level 2 investments may include corporate bonds, government and government agency obligations and other fixed income securities valued using bid evaluation pricing models or quoted prices of securities with similar characteristics. Level 3 investments may include securities that are valued using alternative pricing sources, such as investment managers or brokers, which use proprietary pricing models that incorporate unobservable inputs.
•Other investments: Level 1 investments may include individual securities that are valued at the closing price or last trade reported on the major market on which they are traded. Level 2 investments may include insurance contracts which invest in interest bearing cash, U.S. government securities and corporate debt instruments. Level 3 investments may include securities or insurance contracts that are valued using alternative pricing sources, such as investment managers or brokers, which use proprietary pricing models that incorporate unobservable inputs.
Equity securities, Fixed income securities and Other investments may each be combined into commingled funds. Most commingled funds are valued to reflect the interest in the fund based on the reported year-end NAV. Partnership and Other investments are valued based on year-end reported NAV (or its equivalent), with adjustments as appropriate for lagged reporting of up to three months.
Certain investments are authorized to include derivatives, such as equity or bond futures, swaps, options and currency futures or forwards for managing risks and exposures.
Global plan assets are managed with the objective of generating returns that will enable the plans to meet their future obligations, while seeking to manage net periodic benefit costs and cash contributions over the long-term. We utilize long-term asset allocation ranges in the management of our plans’ invested assets. Our long-term return expectations are developed based on a diversified, global investment strategy that takes into account historical experience, as well as the impact of portfolio diversification, active portfolio management, and our view of current and future economic and financial market conditions. As market conditions and other factors change, we may adjust our targets accordingly and our asset allocations may vary from the target allocations.
E. Cash Flows
It is our practice to fund amounts for our qualified pension plans that are at least sufficient to meet the minimum requirements set forth in applicable employee benefit laws and local tax laws.
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Pfizer Inc. | 2024 Form 10-K | 87 |
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Pfizer Inc. and Subsidiary Companies
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The following provides the expected future cash flow information related to our benefit plans: |
| | Pension Plans | | Postretirement Plans |
(MILLIONS) | | U.S. | | International | | |
Expected employer contributions: | | | | | | |
2025 | | $ | 90 | | | $ | 144 | | | $ | 40 | |
Expected benefit payments: | | | | | | |
2025 | | $ | 871 | | | $ | 384 | | | $ | 44 | |
2026 | | 858 | | | 366 | | | 47 | |
2027 | | 844 | | | 384 | | | 49 | |
2028 | | 825 | | | 385 | | | 50 | |
2029 | | 815 | | | 392 | | | 50 | |
2030–2034 | | 3,760 | | | 2,067 | | | 245 | |
The above table reflects the total U.S. and international plan benefits projected to be paid from the plans or from our general assets under the current actuarial assumptions used for the calculation of the benefit obligation.
F. Defined Contribution Plans
We have defined contribution plans in the U.S. and other countries. For the majority of the U.S. defined contribution plans, employees may contribute a portion of their salaries and bonuses to the plans, and we match, in cash, a portion of the employee contributions. We also offer a Retirement Savings Contribution which is an annual non-contributory employer contribution in the U.S. and Puerto Rico. We recorded charges related to the employer contributions to global defined contribution plans of $800 million in 2024, $843 million in 2023 and $770 million in 2022.
Note 12. Equity
A. Common Stock Purchases
We have authorization to purchase our common stock through privately negotiated transactions or in the open market as circumstances and prices warrant. Purchased shares under a share-purchase plan, which is authorized by our BOD, are available for general corporate purposes. In December 2018, the BOD authorized a $10 billion share repurchase program to be utilized over time and share repurchases commenced thereunder in the first quarter of 2019.
In the first quarter of 2022, we purchased 39 million shares of our common stock at a cost of $2 billion under our publicly announced share-purchase plan. Our remaining share-purchase authorization was $3.3 billion as of December 31, 2024.
B. Preferred Stock
We have 27 million authorized shares of preferred stock without par value; no shares were issued or outstanding as of December 31, 2024 and 2023.
C. Employee Stock Ownership Plans
We have one ESOP that holds common stock of the Company (Common ESOP). As of December 31, 2024, all shares of common stock held by the Common ESOP have been allocated to the Pfizer U.S. defined contribution plan participants. The compensation cost related to the Common ESOP was $16 million for 2024, $20 million for 2023 and $19 million for 2022.
Note 13. Share-Based Payments
Our compensation programs can include share-based payment awards with value that is determined by reference to the fair value of our shares and that provide for the grant of shares or options to acquire shares or similar arrangements. Our share-based awards are designed based on competitive survey data or industry peer groups used for compensation purposes, and are allocated between different long-term incentive awards, generally in the form of Total Shareholder Return Units (TSRUs), Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), Portfolio Performance Shares (PPSs), Performance Share Awards (PSAs), Breakthrough Performance Awards (BPAs) and stock options, as determined by the Compensation Committee of our BOD. No BPAs were granted in 2024 and no BPAs were outstanding as of December 31, 2024.
The Amended and Restated 2019 Stock Plan (2019 Plan) replaced and superseded the original 2019 Stock Plan. The 2019 Plan provides for 320 million shares to be authorized for grants plus any shares remaining available for grant under the original 2019 Stock Plan as of April 25, 2024 (the carryforward shares). The RSUs count as three shares, and PPSs, PSAs and BPAs count as three shares times the maximum potential payout, while TSRUs and stock options count as one share, toward the maximum shares available under the 2019 Plan. As of December 31, 2024, 441 million shares were available for award. Although not required to do so, we have used authorized and unissued shares and, to a lesser extent, treasury stock to satisfy our obligations under these programs.
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Pfizer Inc. | 2024 Form 10-K | 88 |
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Pfizer Inc. and Subsidiary Companies
A summary of the awards and valuation details:
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Awarded to | Terms | Valuation | Recognition and Presentation |
Total Shareholder Return Units (TSRUs) |
Senior and other key management and select employees | •Entitle the holder to receive shares of our common stock with a value equal to the difference between the defined settlement price and the grant price, plus the dividend equivalents accumulated during the five or seven-year term, if and to the extent the total value is positive. •Settlement price is the average closing price of our common stock during the 20 trading days ending on the fifth or seventh anniversary of the grant, as applicable; the grant price is the closing price of our common stock on the date of the grant. •Automatically settle on the fifth or seventh anniversary of the grant but vest on the third anniversary of the grant. Certain 2022 and 2023 five-year grants were modified during 2024 (for active colleagues) to vest on the fifth anniversary and settle on the seventh anniversary of the grant. •Retirement-eligible holders can convert their TSRUs, when vested, into Profit Units (PTUs) with a conversion ratio based on a calculation used to determine the shares at TSRU settlement. The PTUs are entitled to earn Dividend Equivalent Units (DEUs), and the PTUs and DEUs will be settled in our common stock on the TSRUs’ original settlement date and will be subject to the terms and conditions of the original grant including forfeiture provisions. | As of the grant date using a Monte Carlo simulation model | Amortized on a straight-line basis over the vesting term into Cost of sales, Selling, informational and administrative expenses, and/or Research and development expenses, as appropriate. |
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) |
Select employees | •Entitle the holder to receive a specified number of shares of our common stock, including dividend equivalents that are reinvested into additional RSUs. •For RSUs granted before 2022, generally in all instances, the units vest on the third anniversary of the grant date assuming continuous service from the grant date. Beginning in 2022, generally in all instances, the units vest and distribute one-third per year for three years on each of the three annual anniversaries from the date of grant assuming continuous service from the grant date. | As of the grant date using the closing price of our common stock | Amortized on a straight-line basis for RSUs granted before 2022, and on an accelerated attribution approach for RSUs granted beginning in 2022, over the vesting term into Cost of sales, Selling, informational and administrative expenses, and/or Research and development expenses, as appropriate. |
Portfolio Performance Shares (PPSs) |
Select employees | •Entitle the holder to receive, at the end of the performance period, shares of our common stock, if any, including shares resulting from dividend equivalents earned on such shares. •For PPSs granted, the awards vest on the third anniversary of the grant assuming continuous service from the grant date and the number of shares paid, if any, depends on the achievement of predetermined goals related to Pfizer’s long-term product portfolio during a three or five-year performance period from the year of the grant date, as applicable. •The number of shares that may be earned ranges from 0% to 200% of the initial award depending on goal achievement over the performance period. | As of the grant date using the intrinsic value method using the closing price of our common stock | Amortized on a straight-line basis over the vesting term into Cost of sales, Selling, informational and administrative expenses and/or Research and development expenses, as appropriate, and adjusted each reporting period, as necessary, to reflect changes in the price of our common stock, the number of shares that are probable of being earned, and management’s assessment of the probability that the specified performance criteria will be achieved. |
Performance Share Awards (PSAs) |
Senior and other key management | •Entitle the holder to receive, at the end of the performance period, shares of our common stock (retirees) earned, if any, or an equal value in cash (active colleagues), including dividend equivalents on shares earned, dependent upon the achievement of predetermined goals related to two measures: a.Adjusted net income over three one-year periods; and b.TSR as compared to the NYSE ARCA Pharmaceutical Index (DRG Index) over the three-year performance period. •PSAs vest on the third anniversary of the grant assuming continuous service from the grant date. PSA awards granted in 2022 and 2023 were modified during 2024 (for active colleagues) to vest on the fifth anniversary of the grant. •The award that may be earned ranges from 0% to 200% of the target award depending on goal achievement over the performance period. | As of the grant date using the intrinsic value method using the closing price of our common stock | Amortized on a straight-line basis over the vesting term into Cost of sales, Selling, informational and administrative expenses, and/or Research and development expenses, as appropriate, and adjusted each reporting period, as necessary, to reflect changes in the price of our common stock, the number of shares that are probable of being earned and management’s assessment of the probability that the specified performance criteria will be achieved. |
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Pfizer Inc. | 2024 Form 10-K | 89 |
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Breakthrough Performance Awards (BPAs) |
Select employees identified as instrumental in delivering medicines to patients (excluding executive officers) | •Entitle the holder to receive, at the end of the performance period, shares of our common stock, if any, including shares resulting from dividend equivalents earned on such shares. •For BPAs granted, the awards, if earned/vested, are settled at the end of the performance period, but no earlier than the one-year anniversary of the date of grant and dependent upon the achievement of the respective predetermined performance goals related to advancing Pfizer’s product pipeline during the performance period. •The number of shares that may be earned ranges from 0% to 600% of the target award depending on the level and timing of goal achievement over the performance period. | As of the grant date using the intrinsic value method using the closing price of our common stock | Amortized on a straight-line basis over the probable vesting term into Cost of sales, Selling, informational and administrative expenses, and/or Research and development expenses, as appropriate, and adjusted each reporting period, as necessary, to reflect changes in the price of our common stock, the number of shares that are probable of being earned and management’s assessment of the probability that the specified performance criteria will be achieved and/or management’s assessment of the probable vesting term. |
Stock Options |
Select employees | •Entitle the holder to purchase a specified number of shares of our common stock at a price per share equal to the closing market price of our common stock on the date of grant, for a period of time when vested. •Since 2016, only a limited set of non-U.S. employees received stock option grants. No stock options were awarded to senior and other key management in any period presented. •Stock options vest on the third anniversary of the grant assuming continuous service from the grant date and have a contractual term of 10 years. | As of the grant date using the Black-Scholes-Merton option-pricing model | Amortized on a straight-line basis over the vesting term into Cost of sales, Selling, informational and administrative expenses, and/or Research and development expenses, as appropriate. |
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The following provides data related to all TSRU, RSU, PPS, PSA and stock option activity: |
(MILLIONS, EXCEPT FAIR VALUE OF SHARES VESTED PER TSRU AND STOCK OPTION AND YEARS) | | TSRUs | | RSUs | | PPSs | | PSAs | | Stock Options |
Year Ended December 31, | | 2024 | | 2023 | | 2022 | | 2024 | | 2023 | | 2022 | | 2024 | | 2023 | | 2022 | | 2024 | | 2023 | | 2022 | | 2024 | | 2023 | | 2022 |
Total fair value of shares vested(a) | | $7.05 | | $10.71 | | $11.72 | | $469 | | $505 | | $345 | | $176 | | $116 | | $145 | | $ | — | | | $58 | | $57 | | $4.08 | | $7.88 | | $9.44 |
Total intrinsic value of options exercised or share units converted | | $29 | | $755 | | $1,131 | | | | | | | | $123 | | $250 | | $280 | | | | | | | | $ | — | | | $102 | | $247 |
Cash received upon exercise | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | — | | | $181 | | $260 |
Tax benefits realized from exercise | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | — | | | $20 | | $46 |
Compensation cost recognized/(reduced), pre-tax | | $246 | | $244 | | $255 | | $394 | | $437 | | $402 | | $252 | | $(138) | | $144 | | $(21) | | $(5) | | $73 | | $4 | | $4 | | $4 |
Total compensation cost related to nonvested awards not yet recognized, pre-tax | | $270 | | $192 | | $179 | | $214 | | $212 | | $266 | | $107 | | $81 | | $135 | | $40 | | $22 | | $38 | | $4 | | $4 | | $3 |
Weighted-average period over which cost is expected to be recognized (years) | | 2.1 | | 1.7 | | 1.7 | | 1.8 | | 1.8 | | 1.7 | | 1.9 | | 1.8 | | 1.7 | | 1.7 | | 1.8 | | 1.8 | | 1.7 | | 1.7 | | 1.7 |
(a)Weighted-average GDFV per TSRUs and stock options.
Total share-based payment expense was $877 million, $525 million and $872 million in 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively. Tax benefit for share-based compensation expense was $165 million, $93 million and $160 million in 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
The table above excludes total expense due to the modification for share-based awards in connection with our cost reduction/productivity initiatives, which was not significant for all years presented and is recorded in Restructuring charges and certain acquisition-related costs (see Note 3). Amounts capitalized as part of inventory cost were not significant for any period presented. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Summary of the weighted-average assumptions used in the valuation of TSRUs and stock options: |
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Year Ended December 31, | | 2024 | | 2023 | | 2022 | | 2024 | | 2023 | | 2022 |
Expected dividend yield (based on a constant dividend yield during the expected term) | | 6.06 | % | | 3.80 | % | | 3.42 | % | | 6.06 | % | | 3.80 | % | | 3.42 | % |
Risk-free interest rate (based on interpolated yield on U.S. Treasury zero-coupon issues) | | 4.31 | % | | 4.08 | % | | 1.87 | % | | 4.32 | % | | 4.03 | % | | 1.93 | % |
Expected stock price volatility (based on implied volatility, after consideration of historical volatility) | | 26.56 | % | | 23.23 | % | | 29.20 | % | | 26.56 | % | | 23.23 | % | | 29.21 | % |
TSRUs contractual/stock options expected term, years (based on historical exercise and post-vesting termination patterns for stock options) | | 5.15 | | 5.15 | | 5.17 | | 6.50 | | 6.50 | | 6.50 |
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Pfizer Inc. | 2024 Form 10-K | 90 |
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Pfizer Inc. and Subsidiary Companies
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Summary of all TSRU, RSU, PPS and PSA activity during 2024 (with the shares granted representing the maximum award that could be achieved for PPSs and PSAs): |
| | TSRUs | | RSUs | | PPSs(a) | | PSAs | | |
TSRUs | | Per TSRU, Weighted Average | | Shares | | Weighted Avg. GDFV per share | | Shares | | Weighted Avg. Intrinsic Value per share | | Shares | | Weighted Avg. Intrinsic Value per share | | | | |
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(Thousands) | | GDFV | | Grant Price | | (Thousands) | | | (Thousands) | | (Thousands) | | | | |
Nonvested, December 31, 2023 | 77,673 | | $ | 9.67 | | | $ | 39.92 | | | 25,844 | | $ | 40.08 | | | 22,225 | | $ | 28.79 | | | 4,734 | | $ | 28.79 | | | | | |
Granted | 43,674 | | 7.05 | | | 26.90 | | | 17,073 | | 26.97 | | | 13,535 | | 26.92 | | | 2,597 | | 26.89 | | | | | |
Vested | (31,076) | | | 7.42 | | | 33.87 | | | (16,874) | | | 37.89 | | | (6,329) | | | 27.76 | | | — | | | — | | | | | |
Reinvested dividend equivalents | | | | | | | 1,541 | | | 28.17 | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Forfeited | (5,370) | | | 8.66 | | | 33.90 | | | (2,024) | | | 32.20 | | | (3,274) | | | 28.03 | | | (1,810) | | | 27.79 | | | | | |
Nonvested, December 31, 2024 | 84,902 | | $ | 9.63 | | | $ | 35.87 | | | 25,561 | | $ | 32.67 | | | 26,156 | | $ | 26.53 | | | 5,521 | | $ | 26.53 | | | | | |
(a)Vested and non-vested shares outstanding, but not paid as of December 31, 2024 were 33.9 million.
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Summary of TSRU and PTU information as of December 31, 2024(a), (b): |
| | TSRUs (Thousands) | | PTUs (Thousands) | | Weighted-Average Grant Price Per TSRU | | Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term (Years) | | Aggregate Intrinsic Value (Millions)(c) |
TSRUs Outstanding | | 167,977 | | | | | $ | 34.17 | | | 2.5 | | $ | 122 | |
TSRUs Vested | | 83,075 | | | | | 32.44 | | | 0.7 | | 86 | |
TSRUs Expected to vest(d) | | 80,014 | | | | | $ | 35.93 | | | 4.3 | | 34 | |
Outstanding PTUs converted from TSRUs exercised | | | | 586 | | | | | 0.2 | | $ | 16 | |
(a)In 2024, we settled 2,419,674 TSRUs with a weighted-average grant price of $27.76 per unit.
(b)In 2024, 1,150,382 TSRUs with a weighted-average grant price of $31.54 per unit were converted into 100,307 PTUs.
(c)Market price of our underlying common stock less grant price plus dividend equivalents to date.
(d)The number of TSRUs expected to vest takes into account an estimate of expected forfeitures.
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Summary of all stock option activity during 2024: |
| | Shares (Thousands) | | Weighted-Average Exercise Price Per Share | | Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term (Years) | | Aggregate Intrinsic Value(a) (Millions) |
Outstanding, December 31, 2023 | | 28,452 | | | $ | 32.66 | | | | | |
Granted | | 1,372 | | | 26.90 | | | | | |
Exercised | | (4) | | | 29.06 | | | | | |
Forfeited | | (235) | | | 33.52 | | | | | |
Expired | | (9,964) | | | 30.69 | | | | | |
Outstanding, December 31, 2024 | | 19,621 | | | 33.24 | | | 1.9 | | $ | — | |
Vested and expected to vest, December 31, 2024(b) | | 19,510 | | | 33.26 | | | 1.9 | | — | |
Exercisable, December 31, 2024 | | 17,447 | | | $ | 33.12 | | | 1.1 | | $ | — | |
(a)Market price of our underlying common stock less exercise price.
(b)The number of options expected to vest takes into account an estimate of expected forfeitures.
Note 14. Earnings Per Common Share Attributable to Pfizer Inc. Common Shareholders
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The following presents the detailed calculation of EPS: |
| | Year Ended December 31, |
(MILLIONS) | | 2024 | | 2023 | | 2022 |
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Income from continuing operations attributable to Pfizer Inc. common shareholders | | $ | 8,020 | | | $ | 2,134 | | | $ | 31,366 | |
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Discontinued operations––net of tax | | 11 | | | (15) | | | 6 | |
Net income attributable to Pfizer Inc. common shareholders | | $ | 8,031 | | | $ | 2,119 | | | $ | 31,372 | |
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Weighted-average common shares outstanding––Basic | | 5,664 | | | 5,643 | | | 5,608 | |
Common-share equivalents | | 36 | | | 66 | | | 125 | |
Weighted-average common shares outstanding––Diluted | | 5,700 | | | 5,709 | | | 5,733 | |
Anti-dilutive common stock equivalents(a) | | 24 | | | 9 | | | 1 | |
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(a)These common stock equivalents were outstanding for the periods presented, but were not included in the computation of diluted EPS for those periods because their inclusion would have had an anti-dilutive effect.
Note 15. Leases
We lease real estate, fleet, and equipment for use in our operations. Our leases generally have lease terms of 1 to 30 years, some of which include options to terminate or extend leases for up to 5 to 10 years or on a month-to-month basis. We include options that are reasonably certain to be exercised as part of the determination of lease terms. We may negotiate termination clauses in anticipation of any changes in market conditions, but generally these termination options have not been exercised. Residual value guarantees are generally not included within our operating leases with the exception of some fleet leases. In addition to base rent payments, the leases may require us to pay directly for taxes and other non-lease components, such as insurance, maintenance and other operating expenses, which may be dependent on usage or vary month-to-month. Variable lease payments amounted to $517 million in 2024, $444 million in 2023 and $536 million in 2022. We elected the practical expedient to not separate non-lease components from lease components in calculating the amounts of ROU assets and lease liabilities for all underlying asset classes.
We determine if an arrangement is a lease at inception of the contract and we perform the lease classification test as of the lease commencement date. ROU assets represent our right to use an underlying asset for the lease term and lease liabilities represent our obligation to make lease payments arising from the lease. Operating lease ROU assets and liabilities are recognized at commencement date based on the present value of lease payments over the lease term. As most of our leases do not provide an implicit rate, we use our estimated incremental borrowing rate based on the information available at commencement date in determining the present value of future payments.
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For operating leases, the ROU assets and liabilities in our consolidated balance sheets follows: |
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(MILLIONS) | | Balance Sheet Classification | | 2024 | | 2023 |
ROU assets | | Other noncurrent assets | | $ | 2,289 | | | $ | 2,924 | |
Lease liabilities (short-term) | | Other current liabilities | | 356 | | | 527 | |
Lease liabilities (long-term) | | Other noncurrent liabilities | | 2,286 | | | 2,626 | |
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Components of total lease cost includes: |
| | Year Ended December 31, |
(MILLIONS) | | 2024 | | 2023 | | 2022 |
Operating lease cost | | $ | 683 | | | $ | 863 | | | $ | 714 | |
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Variable lease cost | | 517 | | | 444 | | | 536 | |
Sublease income | | (23) | | | (24) | | | (32) | |
Total lease cost | | $ | 1,177 | | | $ | 1,283 | | | $ | 1,218 | |
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Other supplemental information follows: |
| | As of December 31, |
(MILLIONS) | | 2024 | | 2023 |
Operating leases | | | | |
Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Lease Term (Years) | | 10.2 | | 10.8 |
Weighted-Average Discount Rate | | 3.7 | % | | 3.8 | % |
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(MILLIONS) | | 2024 | | 2023 | | 2022 |
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Operating cash flows from operating leases | | $ | 601 | | | $ | 744 | | | $ | 617 | |
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(Gains)/losses on sale and leaseback transactions, net | | 29 | | | (49) | | | 11 | |
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The following reconciles the undiscounted cash flows for the first five years and total of the remaining years to the operating lease liabilities recorded in the consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2024: |
(MILLIONS) | | |
Period | | Operating Lease Liabilities |
Next one year(a) | | $ | 443 | |
1-2 years | | 406 | |
2-3 years | | 361 | |
3-4 years | | 281 | |
4-5 years | | 239 | |
Thereafter | | 1,468 | |
Total undiscounted lease payments | | 3,197 | |
Less: Imputed interest | | 556 | |
Present value of minimum lease payments | | 2,642 | |
Less: Current portion | | 356 | |
Noncurrent portion | | $ | 2,286 | |
(a)Reflects lease payments due within 12 months subsequent to the balance sheet date.
Note 16. Contingencies and Certain Commitments
We and certain of our subsidiaries are subject to numerous contingencies arising in the ordinary course of business, including tax and legal contingencies, guarantees and indemnifications. The following outlines our legal contingencies, guarantees and indemnifications. For a discussion of our tax contingencies, see Note 5D. A. Legal Proceedings
Our legal contingencies include, but are not limited to, the following:
•Patent litigation, which typically involves challenges to the coverage and/or validity of patents on various products, processes or dosage forms. An adverse outcome could result in loss of patent protection for a product, a significant loss of revenues from a product or impairment of the value of associated assets. We are the plaintiff in the majority of these actions.
•Product liability and other product-related litigation related to current or former products, which can include personal injury, consumer fraud, off-label promotion, securities, antitrust and breach of contract claims, among others, and often involves highly complex issues relating to medical causation, label warnings and reliance on those warnings, scientific evidence and findings, actual, provable injury and other matters.
•Commercial and other asserted or unasserted matters, which can include acquisition-, licensing-, intellectual property-, collaboration- or co-promotion-related and product-pricing claims and environmental claims and proceedings, and can involve complexities that will vary from matter to matter.
•Government investigations, which often are related to the extensive regulation of pharmaceutical companies by national, state and local government agencies in the U.S. and in other jurisdictions.
Certain of these contingencies could result in increased expenses and/or losses, including damages, royalty payments, fines and/or civil penalties, which could be substantial, and/or criminal charges.
We believe that our claims and defenses in matters in which we are a defendant are substantial, but litigation is inherently unpredictable and excessive verdicts do occur. We do not believe that any of these matters will have a material adverse effect on our financial position. However, we could incur judgments, enter into settlements or revise our expectations regarding the outcome of matters, which could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations and/or our cash flows in the period in which the amounts are accrued or paid.
We have accrued for losses that are both probable and reasonably estimable. Substantially all of our contingencies are subject to significant uncertainties and, therefore, determining the likelihood of a loss and/or the measurement of any loss can be complex. Consequently, we are unable to estimate the range of reasonably possible loss in excess of amounts accrued. Our assessments, which result from a complex series of judgments about future events and uncertainties, are based on estimates and assumptions that have been deemed reasonable by management, but that may prove to be incomplete or inaccurate, and unanticipated events and circumstances may occur that might cause us to change those estimates and assumptions.
Amounts recorded for legal and environmental contingencies can result from a complex series of judgments about future events and uncertainties and can rely heavily on estimates and assumptions. For proceedings under environmental laws to which a governmental authority is a party, we have adopted a disclosure threshold of $1 million in potential or actual governmental monetary sanctions.
The principal pending matters to which we are a party are discussed below. In determining whether a pending matter is a principal matter, we consider both quantitative and qualitative factors to assess materiality, such as, among others, the amount of damages and the nature of other relief sought, if specified; our view of the merits of the claims and of the strength of our defenses; whether the action purports to be, or is, a class action and, if not certified, our view of the likelihood that a class will be certified by the court; the jurisdiction in which the proceeding is pending; whether related actions have been transferred to multidistrict litigation; any experience that we or, to our knowledge, other companies have had in similar proceedings; whether disclosure of the action would be important to a reader of our financial statements, including whether disclosure might change a reader’s judgment about our financial statements in light of all of the information that is available to the reader; the potential impact of the proceeding on our reputation; and the extent of public interest in the matter. In addition, with respect to patent matters in which we are the plaintiff, we consider, among other things, the financial significance of the product protected by the patent(s) at issue. Some
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of the matters discussed below include those which management believes that the likelihood of possible loss in excess of amounts accrued is remote.
A1. Legal Proceedings––Patent Litigation
We are involved in suits relating to our patents (or those of our collaboration/licensing partners to which we have licenses or co-promotion rights), including but not limited to, those discussed below. We face claims by generic drug manufacturers that patents covering our products (or those of our collaboration/licensing partners to which we have licenses or co-promotion rights and to which we may or may not be a party), processes or dosage forms are invalid and/or do not cover the product of the generic drug manufacturer. Also, counterclaims, as well as various independent actions, have been filed alleging that our assertions of, or attempts to enforce, patent rights with respect to certain products constitute unfair competition and/or violations of antitrust laws. In addition to the challenges to the U.S. patents that are discussed below, patent rights to certain of our products or those of our collaboration/licensing partners are being challenged in various other jurisdictions. Some of our collaboration or licensing partners face challenges to the validity of their patent rights in non-U.S. jurisdictions. For example, in April 2022, the U.K. High Court issued a judgment finding invalid a BMS patent related to Eliquis due to expire in 2026. In May 2023, the Court of Appeal dismissed BMS’s appeal and in October 2023, the Supreme Court refused BMS permission to appeal. Additional challenges are pending in other jurisdictions. Also, in July 2022, CureVac AG (CureVac) brought a patent infringement action against BioNTech and certain of its subsidiaries in the German Regional Court alleging that Comirnaty infringes certain German utility model patents and certain expired and unexpired European patents. Additional challenges involving Comirnaty patents may be filed against us and/or BioNTech in other jurisdictions in the future. Adverse decisions in these matters could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations. We are also party to patent damages suits in various jurisdictions pursuant to which generic drug manufacturers, payors, governments or other parties are seeking damages from us for allegedly causing delay of generic entry.
We also are often involved in other proceedings, such as inter partes review, post-grant review, re-examination or opposition proceedings, before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, the European Patent Office, or other foreign counterparts, as well as court proceedings relating to our intellectual property or the intellectual property rights of others, including challenges to such rights initiated by us. Also, if one of our patents (or one of our collaboration/licensing partner’s patents) is found to be invalid by such proceedings, generic or competitive products could be introduced into the market resulting in the erosion of sales of our existing products. For example, several of the patents in our pneumococcal vaccine portfolio have been challenged in inter partes review and post-grant review proceedings in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, as well as outside the U.S. The invalidation of any of the patents in our pneumococcal portfolio could potentially allow additional competitor vaccines, if approved, to enter the marketplace earlier than anticipated. In the event that any of the patents are found valid and infringed, a competitor’s vaccine, if approved, might be prohibited from entering the market or a competitor might be required to pay us a royalty.
We are also subject to patent litigation pursuant to which one or more third parties seek damages and/or injunctive relief to compensate for alleged infringement of its patents by our commercial or other activities. If one of our marketed products (or a product of our collaboration/licensing partners to which we have licenses or co-promotion rights) is found to infringe valid patent rights of a third party, such third party may be awarded significant damages or royalty payments, or we may be prevented from further sales of that product. Such damages may be enhanced as much as three-fold if we or one of our subsidiaries is found to have willfully infringed valid patent rights of a third party.
Actions In Which We Are The Plaintiff
Xeljanz (tofacitinib)
Beginning in 2017, we brought patent-infringement actions against several generic manufacturers that filed separate abbreviated new drug applications (ANDAs) with the FDA seeking approval to market their generic versions of tofacitinib tablets in one or both of 5 mg and 10 mg dosage strengths, and in both immediate and extended release forms. To date, we have settled actions with several manufacturers on terms not material to us. The remaining actions continue in the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware as described below.
In August 2024, we brought a patent infringement action against SpecGx LLC (SpecGX) asserting the infringement and validity of our composition of matter patent, covering immediate release formulations of tofacitinib that was challenged by SpecGX in its ANDA seeking approval to market a generic version of tofacitinib 5 mg and 10 mg immediate release tablets. In November 2024, we settled the action against SpecGX on terms not material to us.
In October 2024, we brought a patent infringement action against Breckenridge Pharmaceutical, Inc. (Breckenridge) asserting the infringement and validity of our composition of patent, covering immediate release formulations of tofacitinib that was challenged by Breckenridge in its ANDA seeking approval to market a generic version of tofacitinib 10 mg immediate release tablets. In November 2024, we settled the action against Breckenridge on terms not material to us.
In December 2024, we brought a patent infringement action against Alkem Laboratories Ltd. (Alkem) asserting the infringement and validity of our composition of matter patent, covering immediate release formulations of tofacitinib that was challenged by Alkem in its ANDA seeking approval to market a generic version of tofacitinib 5 mg and 10 mg immediate release tablets.
Mektovi (binimetinib)
Beginning in August 2022, two generic companies notified us that they had filed ANDAs with the FDA seeking approval to market generic versions of Mektovi. The companies assert the invalidity and non-infringement of two method of use patents expiring in 2030, a method of use patent expiring in 2031, two method of use patents expiring in 2033, and a product by process patent expiring in 2033. Beginning in September 2022, we brought patent infringement actions against both of the generic filers in the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware, asserting the validity and infringement of all six patents. In January 2025, we settled with one of the generic companies on terms not material to us.
In August 2022, we received notice from Teva Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Teva) that it had filed an ANDA seeking approval to market a generic version of Mektovi. Teva asserts the invalidity and non-infringement of two method of use patents expiring in 2033 and a product by process patent expiring in 2033. In June 2023, we brought a patent infringement action against Teva in the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware, asserting the validity and infringement of the three patents.
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Pfizer Inc. | 2024 Form 10-K | 94 |
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Pfizer Inc. and Subsidiary Companies
Vyndaqel-Vyndamax (tafamidis/tafamidis meglumine)
Beginning in June 2023, several generic companies notified us that they had filed ANDAs with the FDA seeking approval to market generic versions of tafamidis capsules (61 mg) or tafamidis meglumine capsules (20 mg), challenging some or all of the patents listed in the FDA’s Orange Book for Vyndamax (tafamidis) and Vyndaqel (tafamidis meglumine). Scripps Research Institute (Scripps) owns the composition of matter patent and the method of treatment patents covering the products, and Pfizer is the exclusive licensee. Pfizer separately owns the crystalline form patent. Beginning in August 2023, we and Scripps brought patent infringement actions against the generic filers in the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware, asserting the validity and infringement of the patents in suit. Pfizer is the sole plaintiff in actions that assert only the infringement and validity of the crystalline form patent.
Oxbryta (voxelotor)
In January 2024, Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc., Zydus Lifesciences Limited, and Zydus Worldwide DMCC (collectively, Zydus) and MSN Pharmaceuticals Inc. and MSN Laboratories Private Ltd. (collectively, MSN) separately notified us that they had filed ANDAs with the FDA seeking approval to market generic versions of voxelotor tablets, challenging some of the patents listed in the FDA’s Orange Book for Oxbryta (voxelotor tablets in 300 mg and 500 mg strengths and/or for oral suspension) on non-infringement grounds. In March 2024, we filed patent infringement actions against both generic filers in the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware, asserting the validity and infringement of the challenged patents. Zydus and MSN have not challenged our composition of matter patents or method of treatment patents for Oxbryta.
Nurtec (rimegepant)
In April 2024, Rubicon Research Private Limited, Teva Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Changzhou Pharmaceutical Factory, Natco Pharma Limited and Natco Pharma, Inc., MSN, Aurobindo Pharma Limited, Apitoria Pharma Private Limited and Aurobindo Pharma U.S.A. Inc. (collectively, Aurobindo) and Apotex Inc. and Apotex Corp. (collectively, Apotex) notified us that they had filed ANDAs with the FDA seeking approval to market generic versions of rimegepant orally disintegrating tablets, claiming noninfringement and/or challenging the validity of some or all of the patents listed in the FDA’s Orange Book for Nurtec (rimegepant orally disintegrating tablets Eq 75 mg base). In May 2024, we filed patent infringement actions against all the generic filers in the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware.
Xtandi (enzalutamide)
Beginning in August 2024, several generic companies notified us that they had filed ANDAs with the FDA seeking approval to market generic versions of Xtandi, challenging some or all of the patents listed in the FDA’s Orange Book for Xtandi. Beginning in August 2024, we brought patent infringement actions against the generic filers in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey, asserting the validity and infringement of the patents in suit.
Inlyta (axitinib)
In October 2024, Sandoz Inc. (Sandoz) notified us that it had filed an ANDA with the FDA seeking approval to market a generic version of Inlyta. Sandoz asserts the invalidity and non-infringement of the crystalline form patent for Inlyta that expires in 2030. In November 2024, we filed suit against Sandoz in the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware, asserting the validity and infringement of the crystalline form patent for Inlyta.
Actions in Which We are the Defendant
Comirnaty (tozinameran)
In March 2022, Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Alnylam) filed a complaint in the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware against Pfizer and Pharmacia & Upjohn Company LLC, our wholly owned subsidiary, alleging that Comirnaty infringes a U.S. patent issued in February 2022, and seeking unspecified monetary damages. In July 2022, Alnylam filed a second complaint in the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware against Pfizer, Pharmacia & Upjohn Company LLC, BioNTech and BioNTech Manufacturing GmbH, alleging that Comirnaty infringes a U.S. patent issued in July 2022, and seeking unspecified monetary damages. In May 2023, Alnylam filed a separate complaint in the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware against Pfizer and Pharmacia & Upjohn Company LLC alleging that Comirnaty infringes four additional U.S. patents issued on various dates in 2023 and seeking unspecified monetary damages.
In August 2022, ModernaTX, Inc. (ModernaTX) and Moderna US, Inc. (Moderna) sued Pfizer, BioNTech, BioNTech Manufacturing GmbH and BioNTech US Inc. in the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts, alleging that Comirnaty infringes three U.S. patents. In its complaint, Moderna stated that it is seeking damages for alleged infringement occurring after March 7, 2022. In March 2024, the U.S. Patent Office Patent Trial & Appeal Board instituted a review of two of the three patents in suit.
In August 2022, ModernaTX filed a patent infringement action in Germany against Pfizer and certain subsidiary companies, as well as BioNTech and certain subsidiary companies, alleging that Comirnaty infringes two European patents. In September 2022, ModernaTX filed patent infringement actions in the U.K. and in the Netherlands against Pfizer and certain subsidiary companies, as well as BioNTech and certain subsidiary companies, on the same two European patents. In its complaints, ModernaTX stated that it is seeking damages for alleged infringement occurring after March 7, 2022. In November 2023, one of the European patents was revoked by the European Patent Office. In December 2023, the other European patent was declared invalid by a court in the Netherlands (the invalidity decision is limited to the Netherlands). In July 2024, the U.K. court revoked one patent, ruling that it was invalid, and held that the other patent was valid and infringed. ModernaTX has also filed additional patent infringement actions against Pfizer and BioNTech in certain other ex-U.S. jurisdictions.
In April 2023, Arbutus Biopharma Corporation (Arbutus) and Genevant Sciences GmbH (Genevant) filed a complaint in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey against Pfizer and BioNTech alleging that Comirnaty and its manufacture infringe five U.S. patents, and seeking unspecified monetary damages.
In April 2024, GlaxoSmithKline Biologicals SA and GlaxoSmithKline LLC (collectively, GSK Group) sued Pfizer and Pharmacia & Upjohn Company LLC, BioNTech, BioNTech Manufacturing GmbH and BioNTech US Inc. in the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware, alleging that Comirnaty infringes five U.S. patents and seeking unspecified money damages. In August 2024, GSK Group filed an amended complaint alleging that Comirnaty infringes three additional U.S. patents.
In January 2025, Promosome LLC filed a complaint in the Unified Patent Court, Local Division Munich, against Pfizer and BioNTech and certain of their subsidiaries alleging that Comirnaty infringes a European patent that is in force only in France, Germany and Sweden, and seeking unspecified monetary damages in connection with the manufacture and sale of Comirnaty in France, Germany and Sweden.
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Paxlovid
In June 2022, Enanta Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Enanta) filed a complaint in the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts against Pfizer alleging that the active ingredient in Paxlovid, nirmatrelvir, infringes a U.S. patent issued in June 2022, and seeking unspecified monetary damages. In December 2024, the District Court issued an order granting Pfizer’s motion for summary judgment, finding Enanta’s patent invalid.
Abrysvo
In August 2023, GSK Group filed a complaint in the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware against Pfizer alleging that the active ingredient in Abrysvo infringes four U.S. patents. In November 2023, GSK Group amended its complaint to assert infringement of two additional patents. In November 2024, the GSK Group filed a second amended complaint, adding a seventh patent to the lawsuit. The second amended complaint seeks unspecified monetary damages and a permanent injunction against sales of Abrysvo for use in adults in age ranges for which GSK Group’s Arexvy product is also indicated.
In addition, we have challenged certain of GSK’s RSV vaccine patents in certain ex-U.S. jurisdictions, including the U.K., the Netherlands, Belgium and the Unified Patent Court, and GSK has asserted that Abrysvo infringes these patents. In October 2024, the U.K. Court held that two of GSK’s U.K. patents were invalid and not infringed.
Matters Involving Pfizer and its Collaboration/Licensing Partners
Comirnaty (tozinameran)
In July 2022, Pfizer, BioNTech and BioNTech Manufacturing GmbH filed a declaratory judgment complaint against CureVac in the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts seeking a judgment of non-infringement for three U.S. patents relating to Comirnaty. In May 2023, the case was transferred to the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia. Also in May 2023, CureVac asserted that Comirnaty infringes the three patents that were the subject of our declaratory judgment complaint, and in May and July 2023, CureVac asserted that Comirnaty infringes a number of additional U.S. patents.
In the U.K., Pfizer and BioNTech have sued CureVac seeking a judgment of invalidity of several patents and CureVac has made certain infringement counterclaims. In September 2024, the U.K. Court held that both of the CureVac patents in suit are invalid.
A2. Legal Proceedings––Product Litigation
We are defendants in numerous cases, including but not limited to those discussed below, related to our pharmaceutical and other products. Plaintiffs in these cases seek damages and other relief on various grounds for alleged personal injury and economic loss.
Asbestos
Between 1967 and 1982, Warner-Lambert owned American Optical Corporation (American Optical), which manufactured and sold respiratory protective devices and asbestos safety clothing. In connection with the sale of American Optical in 1982, Warner-Lambert agreed to indemnify the purchaser for certain liabilities, including certain asbestos-related and other claims. Warner-Lambert was acquired by Pfizer in 2000 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Pfizer. Warner-Lambert is actively engaged in the defense of, and will continue to explore various means of resolving, these claims.
Numerous lawsuits against American Optical, Pfizer and certain of its previously owned subsidiaries are pending in various federal and state courts seeking damages for alleged personal injury from exposure to products allegedly containing asbestos and other allegedly hazardous materials sold by Pfizer and certain of its previously owned subsidiaries.
There also are a small number of lawsuits pending in various federal and state courts seeking damages for alleged exposure to asbestos in facilities owned or formerly owned by Pfizer or its subsidiaries.
Lipitor
In 2013, the State of West Virginia filed an action in West Virginia state court against Pfizer and Ranbaxy Laboratories Limited, among others, that asserted claims and sought relief on behalf of the State of West Virginia and residents of that state alleging delay in the launch of generic Lipitor, in violation of state antitrust, consumer protection and various other laws. In December 2024, we reached an agreement to settle this matter on terms not material to Pfizer.
Docetaxel
A number of lawsuits have been filed against Hospira and Pfizer in various federal and state courts alleging that plaintiffs who were treated with Docetaxel developed permanent hair loss. Hospira is a wholly-owned subsidiary that we acquired in September 2015. The significant majority of the cases also name other defendants, including the manufacturer of the branded product, Taxotere. Plaintiffs seek compensatory and punitive damages. Additional lawsuits have been filed in which plaintiffs allege they developed blocked tear ducts following their treatment with Docetaxel.
In 2016, the federal cases were transferred for coordinated pre-trial proceedings to an MDL in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana. In 2022, the eye injury cases were transferred for coordinated pre-trial proceedings to an MDL in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana.
Zantac
A number of lawsuits have been filed against Pfizer in various federal and state courts alleging that plaintiffs developed various types of cancer, or face an increased risk of developing cancer, purportedly as a result of the ingestion of Zantac. The significant majority of these cases also name other defendants that have historically manufactured and/or sold Zantac. Pfizer has not sold Zantac since 2006, and only sold an OTC version of the product. In 2006, Pfizer sold the consumer business that included its Zantac OTC rights to Johnson & Johnson and transferred the assets and liabilities related to Zantac OTC to Johnson & Johnson in connection with the sale. Plaintiffs in these cases seek compensatory and punitive damages.
In February 2020, the federal actions were transferred for coordinated pre-trial proceedings to an MDL in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida (the Federal MDL Court). Plaintiffs in the MDL filed against Pfizer and many other defendants a master personal injury complaint, a consolidated consumer class action complaint alleging, among other things, claims under consumer protection statutes of all 50 states, and a medical monitoring complaint seeking to certify medical monitoring classes under the laws of 13 states. In December 2022,
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the Federal MDL Court granted defendants’ Daubert motions to exclude plaintiffs’ expert testimony and motion for summary judgment on general causation, which has resulted in the dismissal of all complaints in the litigation. Plaintiffs have appealed the Federal MDL Court’s rulings.
In addition, (i) Pfizer has received service of Canadian class action complaints naming Pfizer and other defendants, and seeking compensatory and punitive damages for personal injury and economic loss, allegedly arising from the defendants’ sale of Zantac in Canada; and (ii) the State of New Mexico and the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore separately filed civil actions against Pfizer and many other defendants in state courts, alleging various state statutory and common law claims in connection with the defendants’ alleged sale of Zantac in those jurisdictions. In April 2021, a Judicial Council Coordinated Proceeding was created in the Superior Court of California in Alameda County to coordinate personal injury actions against Pfizer and other defendants filed in California state court. Coordinated proceedings have also been created in other state courts. The large majority of the state court cases have been filed in the Superior Court of Delaware in New Castle County.
Many of these Zantac-related cases have been outstanding for a number of years and could take many more years to resolve. From time to time, Pfizer has explored and will continue to explore opportunistic settlements of these matters. As of January 2025, Pfizer had settled, or entered into definitive agreements or agreements-in-principle to settle, subject to certain conditions, a substantial majority of the cases filed in state courts in which the plaintiff alleges use of a Pfizer product. The remaining unresolved state court cases continue in various state courts.
Chantix
Beginning in August 2021, a number of putative class actions have been filed against Pfizer in various U.S. federal courts following Pfizer’s voluntary recall of Chantix due to the presence of a nitrosamine, N-nitroso-varenicline. Plaintiffs assert that they suffered economic harm purportedly as a result of purchasing Chantix or generic varenicline medicines sold by Pfizer. Plaintiffs seek to represent nationwide and state-specific classes and seek various remedies, including damages and medical monitoring. In December 2022, the federal actions were transferred for coordinated pre-trial proceedings to an MDL in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. Similar putative class actions have been filed in Canada and Israel, where the product brand is Champix. The class action in Israel has been dismissed.
Depo-Provera
A number of lawsuits have been filed against Pfizer and certain subsidiaries in various federal and state courts alleging that plaintiffs who used the injectable version of Depo-Provera (active ingredient medroxyprogesterone acetate, or MPA) for contraception developed meningioma. The cases also name other defendants, including the manufacturers of generic versions of injectable MPA for contraception. Plaintiffs assert claims against Pfizer relating to both Depo-Provera and generic MPA products, and seek compensatory and punitive damages. In February 2025, the federal cases were transferred for coordinated pre-trial proceedings to an MDL in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida.
A3. Legal Proceedings––Commercial and Other Matters
Monsanto-Related Matters
In 1997, Monsanto Company (Former Monsanto) contributed certain chemical manufacturing operations and facilities to a newly formed corporation, Solutia Inc. (Solutia), and spun off the shares of Solutia. In 2000, Former Monsanto merged with Pharmacia & Upjohn Company to form Pharmacia. Pharmacia then transferred its agricultural operations to a newly created subsidiary, named Monsanto Company (New Monsanto), which it spun off in a two-stage process that was completed in 2002. Pharmacia was acquired by Pfizer in 2003 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Pfizer.
In connection with its spin-off that was completed in 2002, New Monsanto assumed, and agreed to indemnify Pharmacia for, any liabilities related to Pharmacia’s former agricultural business. New Monsanto has defended and/or is defending Pharmacia in connection with various claims and litigation arising out of, or related to, the agricultural business, and has been indemnifying Pharmacia when liability has been imposed or settlement has been reached regarding such claims and litigation.
In connection with its spin-off in 1997, Solutia assumed, and agreed to indemnify Pharmacia for, liabilities related to Former Monsanto’s chemical businesses. As the result of its reorganization under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code, Solutia’s indemnification obligations relating to Former Monsanto’s chemical businesses are primarily limited to sites that Solutia has owned or operated. In addition, in connection with its spin-off that was completed in 2002, New Monsanto assumed, and agreed to indemnify Pharmacia for, any liabilities primarily related to Former Monsanto’s chemical businesses, including, but not limited to, any such liabilities that Solutia assumed. Solutia’s and New Monsanto’s assumption of, and agreement to indemnify Pharmacia for, these liabilities apply to pending actions and any future actions related to Former Monsanto’s chemical businesses in which Pharmacia is named as a defendant, including, without limitation, actions asserting environmental claims, including alleged exposure to polychlorinated biphenyls. Solutia and/or New Monsanto are defending Pharmacia in connection with various claims and litigation arising out of, or related to, Former Monsanto’s chemical businesses, and have been indemnifying Pharmacia when liability has been imposed or settlement has been reached regarding such claims and litigation. In 2018, Bayer AG acquired Monsanto Company (New Monsanto), which is now a subsidiary of Bayer AG. Since the acquisition, New Monsanto has continued to defend and indemnify Pharmacia for these liabilities.
Environmental Matters
In 2009, as part of our acquisition of Wyeth, we assumed responsibility for environmental remediation at the Wyeth Holdings LLC (formerly known as Wyeth Holdings Corporation and American Cyanamid Company) discontinued industrial chemical facility in Bound Brook, New Jersey. Since that time, we have executed or have become a party to a number of administrative settlement agreements, orders on consent, and/or judicial consent decrees, with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and/or federal and state natural resource trustees to perform remedial design, removal and remedial actions, and related environmental remediation activities, and to resolve alleged damages to natural resources, at the Bound Brook facility. We have accrued for the currently estimated costs of these activities.
We are also party to a number of other proceedings brought under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980, as amended, and other state, local or foreign laws in which the primary relief sought is the cost of past and/or future remediation.
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Contracts with Iraqi Ministry of Health
In 2017, a number of U.S. service members, civilians, and their families brought a complaint in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia against a number of pharmaceutical and medical devices companies, including Pfizer and certain of its subsidiaries, alleging that the defendants violated the U.S. Anti-Terrorism Act. The complaint alleges that the defendants provided funding for terrorist organizations through their sales practices pursuant to pharmaceutical and medical device contracts with the Iraqi Ministry of Health and seeks monetary relief. In July 2020, the District Court granted defendants’ motions to dismiss and dismissed all of plaintiffs’ claims. In January 2022, the Court of Appeals reversed the District Court’s decision. In June 2024, the U.S. Supreme Court issued an order granting certiorari, vacating the Court of Appeals’ decision, and remanding the case to the Court of Appeals.
Allergan Complaint for Indemnity
In 2019, Pfizer was named as a defendant in a complaint, along with King, filed by Allergan Finance LLC (Allergan) in the Supreme Court of the State of New York, asserting claims for indemnity related to Kadian, which was owned for a short period by King in 2008, prior to Pfizer’s acquisition of King in 2010. This suit was voluntarily discontinued without prejudice in January 2021.
Breach of Contract – Comirnaty
In 2023, Pfizer and BioNTech Manufacturing GmbH initiated separate formal proceedings against the Republic of Poland, the Republic of Romania and Hungary in Belgium’s Court of First Instance of Brussels. Pfizer and BioNTech are seeking an order from the Court holding those countries to their commitments for COVID-19 vaccine orders, which were placed as part of their contracts signed in 2021.
A4. Legal Proceedings––Government Investigations
Like other multi-national pharmaceutical companies, we are subject to extensive regulation by government agencies in the U.S., other developed markets and multiple emerging markets in which we operate. Criminal charges, substantial fines and/or civil penalties, limitations on our ability to conduct business in applicable jurisdictions, corporate integrity or deferred prosecution agreements, as well as reputational harm and increased public interest in the matter could result from government investigations in the U.S. and other jurisdictions in which we do business. These matters often involve government requests for information on a voluntary basis or through subpoenas after which the government may seek additional information through follow-up requests or additional subpoenas. In addition, in a qui tam lawsuit in which the government declines to intervene, the relator may still pursue a suit for the recovery of civil damages and penalties on behalf of the government. Among the investigations by government agencies are the matters discussed below.
Greenstone Antitrust Litigation
In 2019 and 2020, Attorneys General of more than 50 states and territories filed two complaints in the U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut against a number of pharmaceutical companies, including Pfizer and Greenstone—a former Pfizer subsidiary that sold generic drugs. As to Greenstone and Pfizer, the complaints allege anticompetitive conduct in violation of federal and state antitrust laws and state consumer protection laws. The State Attorney General complaints were initially transferred to an MDL in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania for coordinated pre-trial proceedings but were transferred back to the District of Connecticut in April 2024. The Greenstone antitrust litigation also includes civil complaints filed in federal and state court by private and governmental plaintiffs against Pfizer, Greenstone, and a number of other defendants. These related civil lawsuits assert allegations that generally overlap with those asserted by the State Attorneys General. All of the related federal lawsuits are part of the MDL pending in Pennsylvania.
Subpoena relating to Tris Pharma/Quillivant XR
In October 2018, we received a subpoena from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York (SDNY) seeking records relating to our relationship with another drug manufacturer and its production and manufacturing of drugs including, but not limited to, Quillivant XR. We have produced records in response to this request.
Government Inquiries relating to Meridian Medical Technologies
In February 2019, we received a Civil Investigative Demand (CID) from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the SDNY. The CID seeks records and information related to alleged quality issues involving the manufacture of auto-injectors at Pfizer’s former Meridian site. In August 2019, we received a HIPAA subpoena issued by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Missouri, in coordination with the Department of Justice’s Consumer Protection Branch, seeking similar records and information. We have produced records in response to these and subsequent requests.
U.S. Department of Justice Inquiries relating to India Operations
In March 2020, we received an informal request from the U.S. Department of Justice’s Consumer Protection Branch seeking documents relating to our manufacturing operations in India, including at our former facility located at Irrungattukottai in India. In April 2020, we received a similar request from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the SDNY regarding a civil investigation concerning operations at our facilities in India. We have produced records pursuant to these requests.
Zantac––State of New Mexico and Mayor and City Council of Baltimore Civil Actions
See Legal Proceedings––Product Litigation––Zantac above for information regarding civil actions separately filed by the State of New Mexico and the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore alleging various state statutory and common law claims in connection with the defendants’ alleged sale of Zantac in those jurisdictions.
Government Inquiries relating to Biohaven
In June 2022, the U.S. Department of Justice’s Commercial Litigation Branch and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of New York issued a CID to Biohaven. The CID seeks records and information related to, among other things, Biohaven’s engagements with healthcare professionals and co-pay coupons cards prior to Pfizer’s acquisition of Biohaven. In March 2023, the California Department of Insurance issued a subpoena seeking records similar to those requested by the CID. Biohaven is a wholly-owned subsidiary that we acquired in October 2022. We have produced records in response to these requests. In January 2025, Biohaven entered into civil settlement agreements with the U.S., numerous states, and the California Department of Insurance to resolve these matters. Pursuant to these settlement agreements, $59.7 million, plus interest, was paid to the U.S. and participating states, and $3.3 million was paid to the California Department of Insurance. The settlement agreements relate to alleged conduct at Biohaven before Pfizer’s acquisition of the company and do not include an admission of liability by Biohaven.
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Government Inquiries relating to Xeljanz
In April 2023, we received a HIPAA subpoena issued by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Virginia, in coordination with the Department of Justice’s Commercial Litigation Branch, seeking records and information related to programs Pfizer sponsored in retail pharmacies relating to Xeljanz. We have produced records pursuant to this request.
B. Guarantees and Indemnifications
In the ordinary course of business and in connection with the sale of assets and businesses and other transactions, we often indemnify our counterparties against certain liabilities that may arise in connection with the transaction or that are related to events and activities prior to or following a transaction. If the indemnified party were to make a successful claim pursuant to the terms of the indemnification, we may be required to reimburse the loss. These indemnifications are generally subject to various restrictions and limitations. Historically, we have not paid significant amounts under these provisions and, as of December 31, 2024, the estimated fair value of these indemnification obligations is not material to Pfizer.
In addition, in connection with our entry into certain agreements and other transactions, our counterparties may be obligated to indemnify us. For example, our global agreement with BioNTech to co-develop a mRNA-based coronavirus vaccine program aimed at preventing COVID-19 infection includes certain indemnity provisions pursuant to which each of BioNTech and Pfizer has agreed to indemnify the other for certain liabilities that may arise in connection with certain third-party claims relating to Comirnaty.
See Note 7D for information on Pfizer Inc.’s guarantee of the debt issued by PIE in May 2023. We have also guaranteed the long-term debt of certain subsidiaries of Pfizer and certain companies that we acquired and that now are subsidiaries of Pfizer. See Note 7D. C. Certain Commitments
As of December 31, 2024, we had commitments totaling $4.1 billion that are legally binding and enforceable. These commitments include purchase obligations for goods and services and payments relating to potential milestone payments deemed reasonably likely to occur.
See Note 5A for information on the TCJA repatriation tax liability. D. Contingent Consideration for Acquisitions
We may be required to make payments to sellers for certain prior business combinations that are contingent upon future events or outcomes. See Note 1D. The estimated fair value of contingent consideration as of December 31, 2024 is $517 million, of which $39 million is recorded in Other current liabilities and $477 million in Other noncurrent liabilities, and as of December 31, 2023 was $692 million, of which $179 million was recorded in Other current liabilities and $512 million in Other noncurrent liabilities. The decrease in the contingent consideration balance from December 31, 2023 is primarily due to payments made upon the achievement of certain sales-based milestones. E. Insurance
Our insurance coverage reflects market conditions (including cost and availability) existing at the time it is written, and our decision to obtain insurance coverage or to self-insure varies accordingly. Depending upon the cost and availability of insurance and the nature of the risk involved, the amount of self-insurance may be significant. The cost and availability of coverage have resulted in self-insuring certain exposures, including product liability. If we incur substantial liabilities that are not covered by insurance or substantially exceed insurance coverage and that are in excess of existing accruals, there could be a material adverse effect on our cash flows or results of operations in the period in which the amounts are paid and/or accrued.
Note 17. Segment, Geographic and Other Revenue Information
A. Segment Information
We manage our commercial operations through three operating segments, each led by a single manager: Biopharma, PC1 and Pfizer Ignite. Biopharma is engaged in the discovery, development, manufacture, marketing, sale and distribution of biopharmaceutical products worldwide. PC1 is our contract development and manufacturing organization and a leading supplier of specialty active pharmaceutical ingredients. Pfizer Ignite is an offering that provides strategic guidance and end-to-end R&D services to select innovative biotech companies that align with Pfizer’s R&D focus areas. Prior to June 2024, PC1 and Pfizer Ignite were managed together by a single manager as part of the former Business Innovation operating segment. Biopharma is the only reportable segment. Pfizer’s CODM is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. Our CODM uses the revenues and earnings of the operating segments, among other factors, for performance evaluation and resource allocation. The CODM uses segment revenues and earnings in the annual budgeting process when setting strategic goals for the company and considers periodic budget-to-actual variances in segment revenues and earnings when assessing performance of the segments and making decisions about allocating resources to the operating segments. By analyzing segment financial results, the CODM can discern trends, which can inform decisions that align with the company’s goals and objectives, and help ensure risks are managed appropriately. We regularly review our operating segments and the approach used by management to evaluate performance and allocate resources.
Our commercial divisions market, sell and distribute our products, and global operating functions are responsible for the research, development, manufacturing and supply of our products. Each operating segment is supported by our global corporate enabling functions. At the beginning of 2024, we made changes in our commercial organization to incorporate Seagen and improve focus, speed and execution. The commercial structure within our Biopharma reportable segment in 2024 was comprised of the Pfizer Oncology Division, the Pfizer U.S. Commercial Division, and the Pfizer International Commercial Division:
•Pfizer Oncology Division combined the U.S. Oncology commercial organizations, global Oncology marketing organizations and global and U.S. Oncology medical affairs from both Pfizer and Seagen.
•Pfizer U.S. Commercial Division included the U.S. Primary Care and U.S. Specialty Care customer groups, the Chief Marketing Office, the Global Chief Medical Affairs Office and Global Access & Value.
•Pfizer International Commercial Division included the ex-U.S. commercial and medical affairs organizations covering Pfizer’s entire product portfolio in all international markets.
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Beginning January 1, 2024, Biopharma’s earnings include costs related to manufacturing and supply, sales and marketing activities, R&D, and medical and safety activities that are associated with products in our Biopharma segment. Prior to 2024, overhead costs associated with our manufacturing operations and costs associated with R&D and medical and safety activities managed by our global ORD and PRD organizations in 2024 were presented as part of Other business activities. We have reclassified our prior period segment information to conform to the current period presentation.
•ORD was responsible in 2024 for discovery to late-phase clinical development for oncology research projects for our global portfolio along with facilitating regulatory submissions and interactions with regulatory agencies for these projects. R&D spending may include upfront and milestone payments for intellectual property rights for oncology projects.
•PRD was responsible in 2024 for discovery to late-phase clinical development research projects for all therapeutic areas other than oncology for our global portfolio, along with facilitating regulatory submissions and interactions with regulatory agencies for these projects. R&D spending may include upfront and milestone payments for intellectual property rights related to non-oncology projects. PRD also had responsibility for certain science-based and other services organizations, which provide end-to-end technical expertise and other services to both ORD and PRD projects, as well as the Worldwide Medical and Safety group, which helps ensure that Pfizer provides all stakeholders––including patients, healthcare providers, pharmacists, payors and health authorities––with complete and up-to-date information on the risks and benefits associated with Pfizer products so that they can make appropriate decisions on how and when to use Pfizer’s medicines.
Other Business Activities––Other business activities include the operating results of PC1 and Pfizer Ignite as well as certain pre-tax costs not allocated to our operating segment results, such as costs associated with:
•corporate enabling functions (such as digital, global real estate operations, legal, finance, human resources, worldwide public affairs, compliance and worldwide procurement, among others) and other corporate costs, including, but not limited to, all strategy, business development and portfolio management capabilities and certain compensation, as well as interest income and expense, and gains and losses on investments; and
•our share of earnings from Haleon/the Consumer Healthcare JV (see Note 2C). Reconciling Items––Reconciling items include the following items, transactions and events that are not allocated to our operating segments: (i) all amortization of intangible assets; (ii) acquisition-related items, where we incur costs for executing the transaction, integrating the acquired operations and restructuring the combined company, and which may also include purchase accounting impacts, such as the incremental charge to cost of sales from the sale of acquired inventory that was written up to fair value, depreciation related to the increase/decrease in fair value of acquired fixed assets, amortization related to the increase in fair value of acquired debt, and the fair value changes for contingent consideration; and (iii) certain significant items, representing substantive and/or unusual, and in some cases recurring, items that are evaluated on an individual basis by management and that, either as a result of their nature or size, would not be expected to occur as part of our normal business on a regular basis. Such certain significant items can include, but are not limited to, pension and postretirement actuarial remeasurement gains and losses, non-acquisition-related restructuring costs, net gains and losses on investments in equity securities, as well as costs incurred for legal settlements, asset impairments and disposals of assets or businesses, including, as applicable, any associated transition activities.
Segment Assets––We manage our assets on a total company basis, not by operating segment, as our operating assets are shared or commingled. Therefore, our CODM does not regularly review any asset information by operating segment and, accordingly, we do not report asset information by operating segment. Total assets were $213 billion as of December 31, 2024 and $227 billion as of December 31, 2023.
Selected Statement of Operations Information
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Biopharma(c) | | $ | 62,400 | | | $ | 58,237 | | | $ | 99,826 | | | $ | 28,139 | | | $ | 15,923 | | | $ | 47,939 | | | $ | 1,360 | | | $ | 1,213 | | | $ | 1,107 | |
Other business activities(d) | | 1,228 | | | 1,316 | | | 1,349 | | | (7,382) | | | (4,342) | | | (5,162) | | | 340 | | | 323 | | | 332 | |
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Amortization of intangible assets | | | | | | | | (5,286) | | | (4,733) | | | (3,609) | | | 5,286 | | | 4,733 | | | 3,609 | |
Acquisition-related items | | | | | | | | (1,938) | | | (1,874) | | | (832) | | | 12 | | | (11) | | | (20) | |
Certain significant items(e) | | | | | | | | (5,510) | | | (3,917) | | | (3,608) | | | 14 | | | 32 | | | 36 | |
| | $ | 63,627 | | | $ | 59,553 | | | $ | 101,175 | | | $ | 8,023 | | | $ | 1,058 | | | $ | 34,729 | | | $ | 7,013 | | | $ | 6,290 | | | $ | 5,064 | |
(a)Income/(loss) from continuing operations before provision/(benefit) for taxes on income/(loss). As described above, in connection with the organizational changes effective in the first quarter of 2024, overhead costs associated with our manufacturing operations and costs associated with R&D and medical and safety activities managed by our global ORD and PRD organizations as they operated in 2024 are included in Biopharma’s earnings. We have reclassified $14.7 billion and $9.2 billion of net costs in 2023 and 2022, respectively, from Other business activities to Biopharma to conform to the current period presentation.
(b)Certain production facilities are shared. Depreciation is allocated based on estimates of physical production. As described above, in connection with the organizational changes effective in the first quarter of 2024, we have reclassified $331 million and $294 million of net costs in 2023 and 2022, respectively, from Other business activities to Biopharma to conform to the current period presentation.
(c)Biopharma’s revenues and earnings in 2024 reflect a non-cash favorable product return adjustment of $771 million recorded in the first quarter of 2024 and in 2023 reflected a non-cash revenue reversal of $3.5 billion (see Note 17C). In 2023, Biopharma earnings included approximately $6.2 billion of inventory write-offs and related charges to Cost of sales mainly due to lower-than-expected demand for our COVID-19 products. In 2022, Biopharma earnings included COVID-19-related charges of approximately $1.7 billion to Cost of sales, composed of (i) inventory write-offs of approximately $1.2 billion related to COVID-19
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products that exceeded or were expected to exceed their approved shelf-lives prior to being used and (ii) charges of approximately $0.5 billion, primarily related to excess raw materials for Paxlovid. Biopharma’s earnings also include dividend income from our investment in ViiV of $272 million in 2024, $265 million in 2023 and $314 million in 2022.
(d)Other business activities include revenues and costs associated with PC1 and Pfizer Ignite as well as costs that we do not allocate to our operating segments, per above.
(e)Certain significant items are substantive and/or unusual, and in some cases recurring, items (as noted above). Earnings in 2024 include, among other items: (i) intangible asset impairment charges of $3.3 billion recorded in Other (income)/deductions––net, (ii) restructuring charges/(credits) and implementation costs and additional depreciation—asset restructuring of $2.2 billion (primarily recorded in Restructuring charges and certain acquisition-related costs), (iii) actuarial valuation and other postretirement plan losses of $579 million recorded in Other (income)/deductions––net, (iv) charges for certain legal matters of $567 million recorded in Other (income)/deductions––net, and (v) a charge in Other (income)/deductions––net of $420 million related to the expected sale of one of our facilities resulting from the discontinuation of our DMD program, partially offset by (vi) net gains on equity securities of $1.0 billion and (vii) net gains of $825 million on the partial sales of our investment in Haleon in March and October 2024, which are comprised of (a) total gains on the sales of $945 million less (b) $120 million in the fourth quarter (included in Other business activities) representing our pro-rata share of Haleon’s third quarter 2024 adjusted income recorded on a one quarter lag and implicitly included in the gain on the sale of those shares. Earnings in 2023 included, among other items: (i) intangible asset impairment charges of $3.0 billion recorded in Other (income)/deductions––net and (ii) restructuring charges/(credits) and implementation costs and additional depreciation—asset restructuring of $2.2 billion ($290 million recorded in Selling, informational and administrative expenses and the remaining amount primarily recorded in Restructuring charges and certain acquisition-related costs), partially offset by (iii) net gains on equity securities of $1.6 billion recorded in Other (income)/deductions––net. Earnings in 2022 included, among other items: (i) restructuring charges/(credits) and implementation costs and additional depreciation—asset restructuring of $1.4 billion ($562 million recorded in Selling, informational and administrative expenses and the remaining amount primarily recorded in Restructuring charges and certain acquisition-related costs) and (ii) net losses on equity securities of $1.3 billion recorded in Other (income)/deductions––net. See Notes 3 and 4. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
The following provides Biopharma reportable segment information regularly provided to the CODM: |
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Biopharma total revenues | | $ | 62,400 | | | $ | 58,237 | | | $ | 99,826 | |
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Cost of sales | | 14,997 | | | 22,666 | | | 32,859 | |
Selling, informational and administrative expenses | | 10,040 | | | 10,235 | | | 9,207 | |
Research and development expenses | | 9,532 | | | 9,763 | | | 10,324 | |
Acquired in-process research and development expenses | | 108 | | | 194 | | | 181 | |
Other (income)/deductions––net | | (416) | | | (543) | | | (685) | |
Biopharma earnings | | $ | 28,139 | | | $ | 15,923 | | | $ | 47,939 | |
Revenues - Comirnaty | | $ | 5,353 | | | $ | 11,220 | | | $ | 37,809 | |
Revenues - Paxlovid | | $ | 5,716 | | | $ | 1,279 | | | $ | 18,933 | |
Revenues - excluding Comirnaty and Paxlovid | | $ | 51,331 | | | $ | 45,738 | | | $ | 43,084 | |
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United States | | | | | | | | $ | 38,691 | | | $ | 28,145 | | | $ | 43,317 | |
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Developed Markets | | | | | | | | 16,057 | | | 20,910 | | | 40,534 | |
Emerging Markets | | | | | | | | 8,879 | | | 10,498 | | | 17,324 | |
Total revenues | | | | | | | | $ | 63,627 | | | $ | 59,553 | | | $ | 101,175 | |
Revenues exceeded $500 million in each of 11, 14 and 24 countries outside the U.S. in 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively. The U.S. is the only country to contribute more than 10% of total revenue in 2024, 2023 and 2022. As a percentage of Total revenues, China was our largest market outside the U.S. (representing 4% of total revenues) in 2024, and Japan was our largest market outside the U.S. in 2023 and 2022 (representing 6% and 8% of total revenues, respectively).
C. Other Revenue Information
Significant Customers
We and our collaboration partner, BioNTech, have entered into agreements to supply pre-specified doses of Comirnaty with multiple developed and emerging nations around the world and are continuing to deliver doses of Comirnaty under such agreements. This includes supply agreements entered into in November 2020 and February and May 2021 with the EC for Comirnaty on behalf of the different EU member states and certain other countries. Each EU member state submits its own Comirnaty vaccine order to us and is responsible for payment pursuant to terms of the supply agreements negotiated by the EC. In May 2023, we and BioNTech amended our contract with the EC to deliver COVID-19 vaccines to the EU. The amended agreement includes rephasing of delivery of doses annually through 2026 and an aggregate volume reduction, providing additional flexibility for those EU member states who agreed to the amended agreement. The EC will maintain access to future adapted COVID-19 vaccines and the ability to donate doses, in alignment with the original agreement.
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In 2022 and 2023, we had entered into agreements to supply pre-specified treatment courses of Paxlovid with government and government sponsored customers in multiple developed and emerging nations around the world, which represented most Paxlovid revenues in 2022 and 2023, while commercialization began in some markets in 2023. In October 2023, we announced an amended agreement with the U.S. government, which facilitated the transition of Paxlovid to traditional commercial markets in the U.S. starting in November 2023, with prices negotiated with commercial payors and a copay assistance program for eligible privately insured patients, as the U.S. government began to discontinue the distribution of EUA-labeled Paxlovid. We ensured commercial readiness by providing NDA-labeled commercial supply by the end of 2023. However, EUA-labeled Paxlovid remained available free-of-charge to all eligible patients until the end of 2023, and therefore, there was only minimal uptake of NDA-labeled commercial product before January 1, 2024. In connection with this agreement, we recorded a non-cash revenue reversal of $3.5 billion in the fourth quarter of 2023, of which a portion was associated with sales recorded in 2022, related to the expected return of an estimated 6.5 million treatment courses of EUA-labeled U.S. government inventory. In the first quarter of 2024, we recorded a non-cash favorable final adjustment of $771 million to reflect 5.1 million EUA-labeled treatment courses returned through February 29, 2024, which were converted to a volume-based credit that supports continued access to Paxlovid through a U.S. government patient assistance program operated by Pfizer. In the third quarter of 2024, in connection with this amended agreement, we also supplied at no cost to the U.S. government or taxpayers a U.S. SNS of 1.0 million treatment courses to enable future pandemic preparedness through 2028, and recorded revenue of $442 million. While we are recognizing revenue as these treatment courses are delivered, there is no cash consideration for these treatment courses.
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The following summarizes revenue, as a percentage of Total revenues, for our three largest U.S. wholesaler customers and the U.S. government, which was concentrated in our Biopharma operating segment: |
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McKesson, Inc. | | 23 | % | | 16 | % | | 8 | % |
Cencora, Inc. | | 17 | % | | 12 | % | | 5 | % |
Cardinal Health, Inc. | | 14 | % | | 10 | % | | 4 | % |
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(a) The decrease in revenues from the U.S. government as a percentage of Total revenues for 2024 and 2023 compared to 2022 was primarily due to the transition of Comirnaty and Paxlovid to commercial market sales in the second half of 2023 as well as the revenue reversal for Paxlovid in the fourth quarter of 2023.
Collectively, our three largest U.S. wholesaler customers represented 34% and 42% of total trade accounts receivable as of December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively. Accounts receivable from the U.S. government as of December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 were not material to our consolidated financial statements.
Significant Revenues by Product
The following provides detailed revenue information for several of our major products:
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PRODUCT | | PRIMARY INDICATION OR CLASS | | 2024 | | 2023 | | 2022 |
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TOTAL REVENUES | | | | $ | 63,627 | | | $ | 59,553 | | | $ | 101,175 | |
GLOBAL BIOPHARMACEUTICALS BUSINESS (BIOPHARMA) | | $ | 62,400 | | | $ | 58,237 | | | $ | 99,826 | |
Primary Care | | $ | 30,135 | | | $ | 30,799 | | | $ | 73,181 | |
Eliquis(a) | | Nonvalvular atrial fibrillation, deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism | | 7,366 | | | 6,747 | | | 6,480 | |
Prevnar family | | Active immunization to prevent pneumonia, invasive disease and otitis media caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae | | 6,411 | | | 6,501 | | | 6,342 | |
Paxlovid(b) | | COVID-19 in certain high-risk patients | | 5,716 | | | 1,279 | | | 18,933 | |
Comirnaty | | Active immunization to prevent COVID-19 | | 5,353 | | | 11,220 | | | 37,809 | |
Nurtec ODT/Vydura | | Acute treatment of migraine and prevention of episodic migraine | | 1,263 | | | 928 | | | 213 | |
Abrysvo | | Active immunization to prevent RSV infection | | 755 | | | 890 | | | — | |
Premarin family | | Symptoms of menopause | | 380 | | | 397 | | | 455 | |
BMP2 | | Bone graft for spinal fusion | | 352 | | | 338 | | | 277 | |
FSME-IMMUN/TicoVac | | Active immunization to prevent tick-borne encephalitis disease | | 280 | | | 268 | | | 200 | |
All other Primary Care | | Various | | 2,259 | | | 2,233 | | | 2,473 | |
Specialty Care | | $ | 16,652 | | | $ | 14,988 | | | $ | 13,851 | |
Vyndaqel family | | ATTR-CM and polyneuropathy | | 5,451 | | | 3,321 | | | 2,447 | |
Xeljanz | | RA, PsA, UC, active polyarticular course juvenile idiopathic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis | | 1,168 | | | 1,703 | | | 1,796 | |
Enbrel (Outside the U.S. and Canada) | | RA, juvenile idiopathic arthritis, PsA, plaque psoriasis, pediatric plaque psoriasis, ankylosing spondylitis and nonradiographic axial spondyloarthritis | | 690 | | | 830 | | | 1,003 | |
Sulperazon | | Bacterial infections | | 637 | | | 757 | | | 786 | |
Zavicefta | | Bacterial infections | | 586 | | | 511 | | | 412 | |
Octagam(c) | | Primary humoral immunodeficiency, chronic immune thrombocytopenic purpura in adults, and dermatomyositis in adults | | 509 | | | 245 | | | 186 | |
Inflectra | | Crohn’s disease, pediatric Crohn’s disease, UC, pediatric UC, RA in combination with methotrexate, ankylosing spondylitis, PsA and plaque psoriasis | | 509 | | | 490 | | | 532 | |
Zithromax | | Bacterial infections | | 480 | | | 406 | | | 331 | |
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PRODUCT | | PRIMARY INDICATION OR CLASS | | 2024 | | 2023 | | 2022 |
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Genotropin | | Replacement of human growth hormone | | 470 | | | 539 | | | 360 | |
BeneFIX | | Hemophilia B | | 381 | | | 424 | | | 425 | |
Cibinqo | | Atopic dermatitis | | 215 | | | 128 | | | 27 | |
Oxbryta(d) | | Sickle cell disease | | 201 | | | 328 | | | 73 | |
All other Hospital(e) | | Various | | 4,448 | | | 4,514 | | | 4,730 | |
All other Specialty Care | | Various | | 907 | | | 792 | | | 743 | |
Oncology | | $ | 15,612 | | | $ | 12,450 | | | $ | 12,794 | |
Ibrance | | HR-positive/HER2-negative metastatic breast cancer | | 4,367 | | | 4,753 | | | 5,120 | |
Xtandi(f) | | mCRPC, nmCRPC, mCSPC, nmCSPC | | 2,039 | | | 1,659 | | | 1,650 | |
Padcev | | Locally advanced or metastatic urothelial cancer | | 1,588 | | | 53 | | | — | |
Adcetris | | Hodgkin lymphoma and certain T-cell lymphomas | | 1,089 | | | 56 | | | — | |
Oncology biosimilars(g) | | Various | | 1,037 | | | 1,407 | | | 1,753 | |
Inlyta | | Advanced RCC | | 978 | | | 1,036 | | | 1,003 | |
Lorbrena | | ALK-positive metastatic NSCLC | | 731 | | | 539 | | | 343 | |
Bosulif | | Philadelphia chromosome–positive chronic myelogenous leukemia | | 645 | | | 645 | | | 575 | |
Braftovi/Mektovi | | Metastatic melanoma in patients with a BRAFV600E/K mutation and for metastatic NSCLC in patients with a BRAFV600E mutation; and, for Braftovi for the treatment of BRAFV600E-mutant mCRC, in combination with Erbitux (cetuximab)(h) (after prior therapy) or cetuximab and mFOLFOX6 | | 607 | | | 477 | | | 456 | |
Tukysa | | Unresectable or metastatic HER2-positive breast cancer; RAS wild-type, HER2-positive unresectable or metastatic colorectal cancer | | 480 | | | 18 | | | — | |
Elrexfio | | Relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma | | 133 | | | 10 | | | — | |
Tivdak | | Recurrent or mCC | | 131 | | | 4 | | | — | |
Talzenna | | In combination with Xtandi (enzalutamide) for adult patients with HRR gene-mutated mCRPC; treatment of BRCA gene-mutated, HER2-negative, inoperable or recurrent breast cancer | | 117 | | | 64 | | | 48 | |
All other Oncology | | Various | | 1,670 | | | 1,729 | | | 1,846 | |
PFIZER CENTREONE(i) | | $ | 1,146 | | | $ | 1,272 | | | $ | 1,342 | |
PFIZER IGNITE | | $ | 82 | | | $ | 44 | | | $ | 7 | |
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BIOPHARMA | | $ | 62,400 | | | $ | 58,237 | | | $ | 99,826 | |
PFIZER U.S. COMMERCIAL DIVISION (U.S. Primary Care and U.S. Specialty Care) | | 26,765 | | | 19,299 | | | 34,337 | |
PFIZER ONCOLOGY DIVISION | | 11,567 | | | 8,450 | | | 8,583 | |
PFIZER INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL DIVISION | | 24,068 | | | 30,488 | | | 56,905 | |
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Total Royalty revenues included above | | $ | 1,423 | | | $ | 1,058 | | | $ | 845 | |
(a)Reflects Alliance revenues and product revenues.
(b)2024 includes (i) a $771 million favorable final adjustment recorded in the first quarter to the estimated non-cash revenue reversal of $3.5 billion recorded in the fourth quarter of 2023, reflecting 5.1 million EUA-labeled treatment courses returned by the U.S. government through February 29, 2024 versus the estimated 6.5 million treatment courses that were expected to be returned as of December 31, 2023, and (ii) $442 million of revenue recorded in the third quarter in connection with the creation of the U.S. SNS. 2023 includes a non-cash revenue reversal of $3.5 billion recorded in the fourth quarter, of which a portion was associated with sales recorded in 2022, related to the expected return of an estimated 6.5 million treatment courses of EUA-labeled U.S. government inventory.
(c)2024 includes $129 million related to a one-time sales true-up settlement agreement with our commercialization partner.
(d)In September 2024, we announced our voluntary withdrawal of all lots of Oxbryta for the treatment of sickle cell disease in all markets where it is approved, as well as the discontinuation of expanded access programs worldwide, based on the totality of clinical data that indicated at that time the overall benefit of Oxbryta no longer outweighs the risk in the approved sickle cell patient population. The data suggest an imbalance in vaso-occlusive crises and fatal events, which requires further assessment that remains ongoing.
(e)Includes, among other Hospital products, amounts previously presented as All other Anti-infectives and Ig Portfolio.
(f)Primarily reflects Alliance revenues and royalty revenues.
(g)Biosimilars are highly similar versions of approved and authorized biological medicines. Oncology biosimilars primarily include Retacrit, Ruxience, Zirabev, Trazimera and Nivestym.
(h)Erbitux is a registered trademark of ImClone LLC.
(i)PC1 includes revenues from our contract manufacturing and our active pharmaceutical ingredient sales operation, as well as revenues related to our manufacturing and supply agreements with legacy Pfizer businesses/partnerships.
Remaining Performance Obligations––Contracted revenue expected to be recognized from remaining performance obligations for firm orders in long-term contracts to supply Comirnaty and Paxlovid to our customers totaled approximately $4 billion and $1 billion, respectively, as of December 31, 2024, which includes amounts received in advance and deferred, as well as amounts that will be invoiced as we deliver these products to our customers in future periods. Of these amounts, current contract terms provide for expected delivery of product with contracted revenue from 2025 through 2028, the timing of which may be renegotiated. Remaining performance obligations are based on foreign exchange rates as of the end of our fiscal fourth quarter of 2024 and exclude arrangements with an original expected contract duration of less than one year. Remaining performance obligations associated with contracts for other products and services were not significant as of December 31, 2024 or 2023.
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Pfizer Inc. and Subsidiary Companies
Deferred Revenues–– Our deferred revenues primarily relate to advance payments received or receivable from various government or government sponsored customers for supply of Paxlovid and Comirnaty. The deferred revenues related to Paxlovid and Comirnaty totaled $2.2 billion as of December 31, 2024, with $1.4 billion and $785 million recorded in current liabilities and noncurrent liabilities, respectively. The deferred revenues related to Paxlovid and Comirnaty totaled $5.1 billion as of December 31, 2023, with $2.6 billion and $2.5 billion recorded in current liabilities and noncurrent liabilities, respectively. The decrease in Paxlovid and Comirnaty deferred revenues during full-year 2024 was primarily driven by amounts recognized in Product revenues as we delivered the products to our customers (including $442 million associated with the U.S. SNS for Paxlovid) as well as the aforementioned $771 million favorable final adjustment recorded in the first quarter of 2024 for Paxlovid, partially offset by additional advance payments received in 2024 as we entered into amended contracts. During 2024, we recognized revenue of approximately $2.9 billion that was included in the balance of Paxlovid and Comirnaty deferred revenues as of December 31, 2023. The Paxlovid and Comirnaty deferred revenues as of December 31, 2024 will be recognized in Product revenues proportionately as we transfer control of the products to our customers and satisfy our performance obligations under the contracts, with the amounts included in current liabilities expected to be recognized in Product revenues within the next 12 months, and the amounts included in noncurrent liabilities expected to be recognized in Product revenues from December 2025 (which falls in our international first quarter of 2026) through 2028. Deferred revenues associated with contracts for other products were not significant as of December 31, 2024 or December 31, 2023.
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Selected Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited)
Pfizer Inc. and Subsidiary Companies
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Total revenues | | $ | 14,879 | | | $ | 13,283 | | | $ | 17,702 | | | $ | 17,763 | |
Costs and expenses(b) | | 11,355 | | | 12,133 | | | 12,674 | | | 17,023 | |
Restructuring charges and certain acquisition-related costs(c) | | 102 | | | 1,254 | | | 313 | | | 750 | |
Income/(loss) from continuing operations before provision/(benefit) for taxes on income/(loss) | | 3,421 | | | (103) | | | 4,715 | | | (10) | |
Provision/(benefit) for taxes on income/(loss)(d) | | 293 | | | (134) | | | 234 | | | (421) | |
Income/(loss) from continuing operations | | 3,128 | | | 31 | | | 4,481 | | | 411 | |
Discontinued operations––net of tax | | (5) | | | 17 | | | (8) | | | 7 | |
Net income/(loss) before allocation to noncontrolling interests | | 3,123 | | | 48 | | | 4,473 | | | 418 | |
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests | | 8 | | | 7 | | | 8 | | | 8 | |
Net income/(loss) attributable to Pfizer Inc. common shareholders | | $ | 3,115 | | | $ | 41 | | | $ | 4,465 | | | $ | 410 | |
Earnings/(loss) per common share—basic: | | | | | | | | |
Income/(loss) from continuing operations attributable to Pfizer Inc. common shareholders | | $ | 0.55 | | | $ | 0.01 | | | $ | 0.79 | | | $ | 0.07 | |
Discontinued operations––net of tax | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
Net income/(loss) attributable to Pfizer Inc. common shareholders | | $ | 0.55 | | | $ | 0.01 | | | $ | 0.79 | | | $ | 0.07 | |
Earnings/(loss) per common share—diluted: | | | | | | | | |
Income/(loss) from continuing operations attributable to Pfizer Inc. common shareholders | | $ | 0.55 | | | $ | 0.01 | | | $ | 0.79 | | | $ | 0.07 | |
Discontinued operations––net of tax | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
Net income/(loss) attributable to Pfizer Inc. common shareholders | | $ | 0.55 | | | $ | 0.01 | | | $ | 0.78 | | | $ | 0.07 | |
(a)Business development activities impacted our results of operations in 2024. See Note 1A. Due to the commercial market transition as well as the seasonality of demand for COVID-19 vaccinations, the majority of our global revenues for Comirnaty were recorded in the fourth quarter of 2024. (b)The fourth quarter historically reflects higher costs in Cost of sales, Selling, informational and administrative expenses and Research and development expenses. Cost of sales for all quarters reflects higher costs from our Seagen acquisition, inclusive of the amortization of the fair value step-up of inventory. See Note 2A. Certain asset impairments totaled $2.9 billion in the fourth quarter. See Note 4. (c)The second quarter of 2024 primarily includes employee termination costs associated with our Manufacturing Optimization Program. The fourth quarter of 2024 primarily includes charges for asset impairments, exit costs and employee termination costs associated with our Realigning our Cost Base Program. See
Note 3. (d)All periods reflect changes primarily the result of jurisdictional mix of earnings. The third quarter reflects tax benefits related to the closing of the IRS audits covering multiple tax years and the fourth quarter reflects tax benefits related to the Transition Tax liability under the TCJA. See Note 5A. Basic and diluted EPS are computed independently for each of the periods presented. Accordingly, the sum of the quarterly EPS amounts may not agree to the total for the year.
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Pfizer Inc. | 2024 Form 10-K | 105 |
Selected Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited)
Pfizer Inc. and Subsidiary Companies
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(MILLIONS, EXCEPT PER COMMON SHARE DATA) | | First | | Second | | Third | | Fourth |
2023(a) | | | | | | | | |
Total revenues | | $ | 18,486 | | | $ | 13,007 | | | $ | 13,491 | | | $ | 14,570 | |
Costs and expenses(b) | | 12,207 | | | 10,524 | | | 16,688 | | | 16,133 | |
Restructuring charges and certain acquisition-related costs(c) | | 9 | | | 214 | | | 155 | | | 2,566 | |
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Income/(loss) from continuing operations before provision/(benefit) for taxes on income/(loss) | | 6,270 | | | 2,269 | | | (3,352) | | | (4,129) | |
Provision/(benefit) for taxes on income/(loss)(d) | | 715 | | | (71) | | | (964) | | | (795) | |
Income/(loss) from continuing operations | | 5,555 | | | 2,340 | | | (2,388) | | | (3,335) | |
Discontinued operations––net of tax | | 1 | | | (2) | | | 12 | | | (26) | |
Net income/(loss) before allocation to noncontrolling interests | | 5,556 | | | 2,338 | | | (2,376) | | | (3,361) | |
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests | | 13 | | | 11 | | | 6 | | | 8 | |
Net income/(loss) attributable to Pfizer Inc. common shareholders | | $ | 5,543 | | | $ | 2,327 | | | $ | (2,382) | | | $ | (3,369) | |
Earnings/(loss) per common share—basic: | | | | | | | | |
Income/(loss) from continuing operations attributable to Pfizer Inc. common shareholders | | $ | 0.98 | | | $ | 0.41 | | | $ | (0.42) | | | $ | (0.59) | |
Discontinued operations––net of tax | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
Net income/(loss) attributable to Pfizer Inc. common shareholders | | $ | 0.98 | | | $ | 0.41 | | | $ | (0.42) | | | $ | (0.60) | |
Earnings/(loss) per common share—diluted: | | | | | | | | |
Income/(loss) from continuing operations attributable to Pfizer Inc. common shareholders | | $ | 0.97 | | | $ | 0.41 | | | $ | (0.42) | | | $ | (0.59) | |
Discontinued operations––net of tax | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
Net income/(loss) attributable to Pfizer Inc. common shareholders | | $ | 0.97 | | | $ | 0.41 | | | $ | (0.42) | | | $ | (0.60) | |
(a)On December 14, 2023, we completed the acquisition of Seagen. In addition, other business development activities impacted our results of operations in 2023. See Note 1A. Due to the commercial market transition as well as the seasonality of demand for COVID-19 vaccinations, the majority of our global revenues for Comirnaty were recorded in the second half of 2023. (b)The fourth quarter historically reflects higher costs in Cost of sales, Selling, informational and administrative expenses and Research and development expenses. The third quarter of 2023 reflects a non-cash charge of $5.6 billion to Cost of sales for inventory write-offs and related charges ($4.7 billion for Paxlovid and $0.9 billion for Comirnaty). Certain asset impairments totaled $2.8 billion in the fourth quarter of 2023 recorded in Other (income)/deductions—net. See Note 4. (c)The fourth quarter of 2023 primarily includes (i) charges of $1.5 billion for employee termination costs associated with our Realigning our Cost Base Program and (ii) integration and other costs of $587 million, mostly related to our acquisition of Seagen. See Note 3. (d)All periods reflect changes primarily the result of the jurisdictional mix of earnings and the second quarter reflects the tax benefits related to global income tax resolutions in multiple tax jurisdictions spanning multiple tax years. See Note 5A. Basic and diluted EPS are computed independently for each of the periods presented. Accordingly, the sum of the quarterly EPS amounts may not agree to the total for the year.