Risk Management

Our consumer products, pharmaceuticals, medical devices and diagnostics play a role in helping millions of people be well and stay well every day. In addition, Johnson & Johnson has been a valuable part of people’s investments for more than 60 years. Because all of our stakeholders depend on us, we understand the importance of identifying and managing our risks.

Johnson & Johnson recognizes and plans for several categories of risks, including internal and external factors:

Internal:

   • Business strategy
   • Quality assurance
   • Supply chain management
   • Operational efficiency
   • Environmental health and safety
   • Reputation
   • Protection of trade secrets and intellectual property
   • Business interruption
   • Challenges inherent in product development

External:

       • General industry conditions and competition
       • Economic conditions such as fluctuations in interest rates and     currency exchange rates
       • Technological advances
       • Competition for talent
       • Health care reform and cost containment issues
       • Climate change and related policies

    A comprehensive list and description of risks can be found in Exhibit 99 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, available at www.sec.gov and www.investor.jnj.com.