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Biosense Webster, part of Johnson & Johnson MedTech, announced positive results from the STELLAR study, presented at the 28th Annual International AF Symposium. This study evaluated the HELIOSTAR™ Balloon Ablation Catheter in patients with drug refractory symptomatic paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (AFib). Key findings include an acute pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) rate of 98.8%, with 67.7% primary effectiveness at 12 months. Furthermore, over 90% of participants remained free from repeat ablation after one year, with a clinical success rate of 77.7%. The HELIOSTAR™ is the first radiofrequency balloon catheter approved in EMEA for cardiac ablation.

Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) will participate in the Cowen 43^rd Annual HealthCare Conference on Tuesday, March 7, at the Boston Marriott Copley Place, Boston, MA. Joseph J. Wolk, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, is scheduled to represent the company at 11:10 a.m. Eastern Time. Investors and interested parties can access the live audio webcast on the company's website at www.investor.jnj.com. A replay of the audio webcast will be available approximately 48 hours after the event.

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit has rejected Johnson & Johnson's (NYSE: JNJ) bankruptcy strategy aimed at dismissing over 38,000 lawsuits from women with ovarian cancer linked to its talc-based products. This ruling allows victims to seek justice, challenging J&J's claims of financial distress. The court found that the shell company LTL Management, created by J&J to file for bankruptcy, is financially solvent with a $60 billion safety net to cover liabilities. As thousands of lawsuits are set to resume, legal experts suggest J&J's liability could exceed the allocated amount.

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit has ruled that Johnson & Johnson's (NYSE: JNJ) bankruptcy filing of its subsidiary, LTL, was not in good faith and dismissed the bankruptcy petition. This ruling allows approximately 38,000 talc-related lawsuits to proceed, alleging that J&J knowingly sold products tainted with asbestos, linked to ovarian cancer. The injunction, previously halting these cases since November 2021, will be lifted, allowing trials to commence. J&J has halted sales of talc-based products globally due to these legal challenges. The decision has led to discussions in Congress about potential changes to bankruptcy laws to address similar strategies in the future.

Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) reported a fourth-quarter sales decline of 4.4% to $23.7 billion, primarily due to unfavorable foreign exchange and reduced COVID-19 Vaccine sales. However, operational growth excluding vaccine sales reached 4.6%. The 2022 full-year reported sales increased 1.3% to $94.9 billion. Earnings per share (EPS) for Q4 decreased by 24.9% to $1.33, while adjusted EPS increased by 10.3% to $2.35. For 2023, the company expects adjusted operational sales growth of 4.0% and adjusted EPS of $10.50, representing a 3.5% increase.

Biosense Webster, a unit of Johnson & Johnson MedTech, will present findings from five studies on cardiac arrhythmia treatment at the 28th Annual International AF Symposium in Boston from February 2-4. Two late-breaking studies include the multicenter inspIRE study, analyzing a novel pulsed field ablation catheter, and the STELLAR study on a radiofrequency balloon catheter for pulmonary vein isolation. These studies emphasize the company’s commitment to innovation in electrophysiology. Attendees can engage with new technologies at exhibit booth #111, showcasing advanced catheter solutions.

Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) will participate in the SVB Securities Global Biopharma Conference on February 15 at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The company will be represented by Biljana Naumovic, Worldwide Vice President, and Peter Lebowitz, Global Therapeutic Head for Oncology, in a virtual session. Investors can access the live audio webcast on the Johnson & Johnson website. A replay will be available approximately 48 hours after the event.

Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) has completed its acquisition of Abiomed, Inc., with a transaction value of approximately $16.6 billion, or $380 per share in cash. The acquisition expands J&J's MedTech portfolio, particularly in the high-growth cardiovascular market, and is expected to be slightly dilutive to neutral to adjusted earnings per share in the first year. JJN anticipates this deal will enhance revenue growth in its MedTech segment and yield accretive effects starting in 2024. Abiomed’s stock ceased trading on NASDAQ following the merger on December 22, 2022.

Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) has extended the expiration of its offer to acquire Abiomed, Inc. (NASDAQ: ABMD) for $380.00 per share, plus a potential $35.00 contingent value right. The new expiration date is set for December 21, 2022. As of December 13, 2022, about 19.3 million shares, or 42.75% of Abiomed's outstanding shares, have been tendered. The acquisition is conditional on the successful tendering of a majority of shares and receiving necessary regulatory approvals. Investors are encouraged to review related filings on the SEC's website for more details.