Item 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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Item 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
PFIZER INC. AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(UNAUDITED)
| Three Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (MILLIONS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA) | March 30, 2025 | March 31, 2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Revenues: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Product revenues | $ | 11,294 | $ | 12,443 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Alliance revenues | 2,113 | 2,172 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Royalty revenues | 308 | 263 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total revenues | 13,715 | 14,879 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Costs and expenses: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cost of sales(a) | 2,845 | 3,379 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Selling, informational and administrative expenses(a) | 3,031 | 3,495 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Research and development expenses(a) | 2,203 | 2,493 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Acquired in-process research and development expenses | 9 | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Amortization of intangible assets | 1,211 | 1,308 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Restructuring charges and certain acquisition-related costs | 678 | 102 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other (income)/deductions––net | 953 | 680 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Income from continuing operations before provision/(benefit) for taxes on income | 2,785 | 3,421 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Provision/(benefit) for taxes on income | (189) | 293 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Income from continuing operations | 2,973 | 3,128 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Discontinued operations––net of tax | — | (5) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income before allocation to noncontrolling interests | 2,973 | 3,123 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests | 6 | 8 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income attributable to Pfizer Inc. common shareholders | $ | 2,967 | $ | 3,115 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Earnings per common share––basic: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Income from continuing operations attributable to Pfizer Inc. common shareholders | $ | 0.52 | $ | 0.55 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Discontinued operations––net of tax | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income attributable to Pfizer Inc. common shareholders | $ | 0.52 | $ | 0.55 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Earnings per common share––diluted: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Income from continuing operations attributable to Pfizer Inc. common shareholders | $ | 0.52 | $ | 0.55 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Discontinued operations––net of tax | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income attributable to Pfizer Inc. common shareholders | $ | 0.52 | $ | 0.55 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weighted-average shares––basic | 5,675 | 5,657 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weighted-average shares––diluted | 5,710 | 5,697 |
(a)Exclusive of amortization of intangible assets.
See Accompanying Notes.
PFIZER INC. AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(UNAUDITED)
| Three Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (MILLIONS) | March 30, 2025 | March 31, 2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income before allocation to noncontrolling interests | $ | 2,973 | $ | 3,123 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Foreign currency translation adjustments, net | (557) | 140 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Unrealized holding gains/(losses) on derivative financial instruments, net | (123) | 217 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Reclassification adjustments for (gains)/losses included in net income(a) | (313) | (12) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (436) | 205 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Unrealized holding gains/(losses) on available-for-sale securities, net | (31) | (51) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Reclassification adjustments for (gains)/losses included in net income(b) | 155 | (14) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 124 | (65) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Reclassification adjustments related to amortization of prior service costs and other, net | (30) | (28) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Reclassification adjustments related to curtailments of prior service costs and other, net | (33) | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (64) | (28) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other comprehensive income/(loss), before tax | (932) | 251 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tax provision/(benefit) on other comprehensive income/(loss) | (191) | 53 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other comprehensive income/(loss) before allocation to noncontrolling interests | $ | (741) | $ | 198 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Comprehensive income/(loss) before allocation to noncontrolling interests | $ | 2,232 | $ | 3,321 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Less: Comprehensive income/(loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests | 4 | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Comprehensive income/(loss) attributable to Pfizer Inc. | $ | 2,229 | $ | 3,319 |
(a)Reclassified into Other (income)/deductions—net and Cost of sales. See Note 7E**.
(b)Reclassified into Other (income)/deductions—net.
See Accompanying Notes.
PFIZER INC. AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
| (MILLIONS) | March 30, 2025 | December 31, 2024 | ||||||||||||
| (Unaudited) | ||||||||||||||
| Assets | ||||||||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 1,430 | $ | 1,043 | ||||||||||
| Short-term investments | 15,887 | 19,434 | ||||||||||||
| Trade accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts: 2025—$427; 2024—$438 | 11,845 | 11,463 | ||||||||||||
| Inventories | 10,852 | 10,851 | ||||||||||||
| Current tax assets | 2,900 | 3,314 | ||||||||||||
| Other current assets | 2,947 | 4,253 | ||||||||||||
| Total current assets | 45,861 | 50,358 | ||||||||||||
| Equity-method investments | 224 | 217 | ||||||||||||
| Long-term investments | 1,789 | 2,010 | ||||||||||||
| Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation: 2025—$16,842; 2024—$16,483 | 18,347 | 18,393 | ||||||||||||
| Identifiable intangible assets, net | 53,976 | 55,411 | ||||||||||||
| Goodwill | 68,444 | 68,527 | ||||||||||||
| Noncurrent deferred tax assets and other noncurrent tax assets | 9,542 | 8,662 | ||||||||||||
| Other noncurrent assets | 9,845 | 9,817 | ||||||||||||
| Total assets | $ | 208,028 | $ | 213,396 | ||||||||||
| Liabilities and Equity | ||||||||||||||
| Short-term borrowings, including current portion of long-term debt: 2025—$3,749; 2024—$3,747 | $ | 4,470 | $ | 6,946 | ||||||||||
| Trade accounts payable | 5,240 | 5,633 | ||||||||||||
| Dividends payable | — | 2,437 | ||||||||||||
| Income taxes payable | 3,105 | 2,910 | ||||||||||||
| Accrued compensation and related items | 2,607 | 3,838 | ||||||||||||
| Deferred revenues | 1,012 | 1,511 | ||||||||||||
| Other current liabilities | 20,016 | 19,720 | ||||||||||||
| Total current liabilities | 36,452 | 42,995 | ||||||||||||
| Long-term debt | 57,639 | 57,405 | ||||||||||||
| Pension and postretirement benefit obligations | 2,021 | 2,115 | ||||||||||||
| Noncurrent deferred tax liabilities | 2,258 | 2,122 | ||||||||||||
| Other taxes payable | 5,724 | 6,112 | ||||||||||||
| Other noncurrent liabilities | 13,297 | 14,150 | ||||||||||||
| Total liabilities | 117,391 | 124,899 | ||||||||||||
| Commitments and Contingencies | ||||||||||||||
| Common stock | 481 | 480 | ||||||||||||
| Additional paid-in capital | 93,856 | 93,603 | ||||||||||||
| Treasury stock | (115,008) | (114,763) | ||||||||||||
| Retained earnings | 119,590 | 116,725 | ||||||||||||
| Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (8,581) | (7,842) | ||||||||||||
| Total Pfizer Inc. shareholders’ equity | 90,338 | 88,203 | ||||||||||||
| Equity attributable to noncontrolling interests | 299 | 294 | ||||||||||||
| Total equity | 90,637 | 88,497 | ||||||||||||
| Total liabilities and equity | $ | 208,028 | $ | 213,396 |
See Accompanying Notes.
PFIZER INC. AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY
(UNAUDITED)
| PFIZER INC. SHAREHOLDERS | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Common Stock | Treasury Stock | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (MILLIONS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA) | Shares | Par Value | Add’l Paid-In Capital | Shares | Cost | Retained Earnings | Accum. Other Comp. Loss | Share- holders’ Equity | Non-controlling interests | Total Equity | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance, January 1, 2025 | 9,593 | $ | 480 | $ | 93,603 | (3,926) | $ | (114,763) | $ | 116,725 | $ | (7,842) | $ | 88,203 | $ | 294 | $ | 88,497 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income | 2,967 | 2,967 | 6 | 2,973 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax | (738) | (738) | (3) | (741) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cash dividends declared, per share: $— | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Common stock | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Share-based payment transactions | 27 | 1 | 252 | (9) | (245) | (103) | (94) | (94) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance, March 30, 2025 | 9,620 | $ | 481 | $ | 93,856 | (3,935) | $ | (115,008) | $ | 119,590 | $ | (8,581) | $ | 90,338 | $ | 299 | $ | 90,637 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| PFIZER INC. SHAREHOLDERS | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Common Stock | Treasury Stock | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (MILLIONS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA) | Shares | Par Value | Add’l Paid-In Capital | Shares | Cost | Retained Earnings | Accum. Other Comp. Loss | Share- holders’ Equity | Non-controlling interests | Total Equity | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance, January 1, 2024 | 9,562 | $ | 478 | $ | 92,631 | (3,916) | $ | (114,487) | $ | 118,353 | $ | (7,961) | $ | 89,014 | $ | 274 | $ | 89,288 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income | 3,115 | 3,115 | 8 | 3,123 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax | 203 | 203 | (5) | 198 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cash dividends declared, per share: $— | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Common stock | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Share-based payment transactions | 30 | 1 | 366 | (10) | (268) | (151) | (51) | (51) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance, March 31, 2024 | 9,592 | $ | 480 | $ | 92,997 | (3,925) | $ | (114,755) | $ | 121,318 | $ | (7,758) | $ | 92,282 | $ | 276 | $ | 92,558 |
See Accompanying Notes.
PFIZER INC. AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(UNAUDITED)
| Three Months Ended | ||||||||||||||
| (MILLIONS) | March 30, 2025 | March 31, 2024 | ||||||||||||
| Operating Activities | ||||||||||||||
| Net income before allocation to noncontrolling interests | $ | 2,973 | $ | 3,123 | ||||||||||
| Discontinued operations—net of tax | — | (5) | ||||||||||||
| Net income from continuing operations before allocation to noncontrolling interests | 2,973 | 3,128 | ||||||||||||
| Adjustments to reconcile net income from continuing operations before allocation to noncontrolling interests to net cash provided by/(used in) operating activities: | ||||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 1,618 | 1,736 | ||||||||||||
| Asset write-offs and impairments | 344 | 136 | ||||||||||||
| Deferred taxes | (663) | (441) | ||||||||||||
| Share-based compensation expense | 170 | 220 | ||||||||||||
| Benefit plan contributions in excess of expense/income | (229) | (201) | ||||||||||||
| Other adjustments, net | 40 | (151) | ||||||||||||
| Other changes in assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions and divestitures | (1,919) | (3,336) | ||||||||||||
| Net cash provided by/(used in) operating activities | 2,335 | 1,090 | ||||||||||||
| Investing Activities | ||||||||||||||
| Purchases of property, plant and equipment | (564) | (704) | ||||||||||||
| Purchases of short-term investments | (2,823) | (797) | ||||||||||||
| Proceeds from redemptions/sales of short-term investments | 3,955 | 658 | ||||||||||||
| Net (purchases of)/proceeds from redemptions/sales of short-term investments with original maturities of three months or less | (3,852) | (1,187) | ||||||||||||
| Purchases of long-term investments | (134) | (35) | ||||||||||||
| Proceeds from redemptions/sales of long-term investments | 82 | 305 | ||||||||||||
| Proceeds from sales of investment in Haleon(a) | 6,311 | 3,491 | ||||||||||||
| Other investing activities, net | 300 | — | ||||||||||||
| Net cash provided by/(used in) investing activities | 3,274 | 1,732 | ||||||||||||
| Financing Activities | ||||||||||||||
| Proceeds from short-term borrowings | — | 1,444 | ||||||||||||
| Payments on short-term borrowings | (2,048) | (328) | ||||||||||||
| Net (payments on)/proceeds from short-term borrowings with original maturities of three months or less | (386) | (2,039) | ||||||||||||
| Payments on long-term debt | — | (1,250) | ||||||||||||
| Cash dividends paid | (2,437) | (2,372) | ||||||||||||
| Other financing activities, net | (356) | (386) | ||||||||||||
| Net cash provided by/(used in) financing activities | (5,227) | (4,931) | ||||||||||||
| Effect of exchange-rate changes on cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash and cash equivalents | (7) | (28) | ||||||||||||
| Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash and cash equivalents | 375 | (2,137) | ||||||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash and cash equivalents, at beginning of period | 1,107 | 2,917 | ||||||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash and cash equivalents, at end of period | $ | 1,481 | $ | 780 | ||||||||||
| Supplemental Cash Flow Information | ||||||||||||||
| Cash paid during the period for: | ||||||||||||||
| Income taxes | $ | 152 | $ | 184 | ||||||||||
| Interest paid | 353 | 415 | ||||||||||||
| Interest rate hedges | 74 | 33 | ||||||||||||
See Accompanying Notes.
PFIZER INC. AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
Note 1. Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies
A. Basis of Presentation
We prepared these condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP, consistent in all material respects with those applied in our 2024 Form 10-K. As permitted under the SEC requirements for interim reporting, certain footnotes or other financial information have been condensed or omitted.
These financial statements include all normal and recurring adjustments that are considered necessary for the fair statement of results for the interim periods presented. The information included in this Form 10-Q should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes included in our 2024 Form 10-K*.* Revenues, expenses, assets and liabilities can vary during each quarter of the year. Therefore, the results and trends in these interim financial statements may not be representative of those for the full year.
Pfizer’s fiscal quarter-end for subsidiaries operating outside the U.S. is as of and for the three months ended February 23, 2025 and February 25, 2024, and for U.S. subsidiaries is as of and for the three months ended March 30, 2025 and March 31, 2024.
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 13A**.
B. Revenues and Trade Accounts Receivable
| *Deductions from Revenues––*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: | ||||||||||||||
| (MILLIONS) | March 30, 2025 | December 31, 2024 | ||||||||||||
| Reserve against Trade accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts | $ | 1,462 | $ | 1,627 | ||||||||||
| Other current liabilities: | ||||||||||||||
| Accrued rebates | 8,119 | 7,195 | ||||||||||||
| Other accruals | 904 | 972 | ||||||||||||
| Other noncurrent liabilities | 461 | 1,029 | ||||||||||||
| Total accrued rebates and other sales-related accruals | $ | 10,945 | $ | 10,822 |
*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.
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. When management becomes aware of certain customer-specific factors that impact credit risk, specific allowances for these known troubled accounts are recorded.
During the three months ended March 30, 2025 and March 31, 2024, additions to the allowance for credit losses, write-offs and recoveries of customer receivables were not material to our condensed consolidated financial statements. For additional information on our trade accounts receivable, see Note 1G in our 2024 Form 10-K.
Note 2. Research and Development Arrangement
Research and Development Funding Arrangement with Blackstone––In March 2025, we entered into an arrangement with Blackstone under which we will receive up to a total of $326 million in 2025 through 2028 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. 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 $277 million contingent upon the successful results of the clinical trials and payable to Blackstone over a period of one to three years. Following potential regulatory approval, Blackstone will be eligible to receive a combination of fixed milestone payments of up to $897 million in total based on achievement of certain levels of cumulative applicable net sales and payable to Blackstone over a period of five
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to seven years. The net present value of the approval-based milestone payments and 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. Accretion of interest on the liabilities to pay Blackstone will be recognized as interest expense in Other (income)/deductions––net.
Note 3. Restructuring Charges and Other Costs Associated with Acquisitions and Cost-Reduction/Productivity Initiatives
A. Realigning Our Cost Base Program
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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 initial part of the program to continue primarily through 2025 and to total approximately $3.1 billion, primarily representing cash expenditures for severance, exit and implementation costs as well as non-cash asset write downs of which $2.4 billion is associated with our Biopharma segment.
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In the second quarter of 2025, we identified additional productivity opportunities to further reduce costs primarily in SI&A, driven in large part by enhanced digital enablement, including automation and AI, and simplification of business processes. We expect costs associated with the additional productivity opportunities to be incurred through 2027 and to total approximately $1.6 billion, primarily representing cash expenditures for severance, digital enablement and implementation, of which $700 million is associated with our Biopharma segment.
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In connection with our efforts to simplify the structure and sharpen the focus of our R&D organization, in the first quarter of 2025 we expanded this program after having identified additional opportunities to drive improvements in productivity and operational efficiencies through enhanced digital enablement, including automation and AI, and simplification of business processes. We expect costs to implement these initiatives to be incurred through 2026 and to total approximately $600 million, primarily representing cash expenditures for severance, digital enablement and implementation, all of which is associated with our Biopharma segment. The majority of these costs were recorded in the first quarter of 2025, with cash outlays expected primarily in 2025 and 2026.
We now expect costs associated with all three components of this program to total approximately $5.3 billion of which $3.7 billion is associated with the Biopharma segment.
From the start of this program through March 30, 2025, we incurred total costs under this program of $3.2 billion, of which $2.7 billion is associated with our Biopharma segment (including $2.5 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. From the start of this program through March 30, 2025, we incurred costs under this program of $1.2 billion, substantially all of which is restructuring costs for our Biopharma segment. These costs were recorded primarily in 2024, with cash outlays expected primarily in 2025 and 2026.
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C. Key Activities
| The following summarizes costs and credits for acquisitions and cost-reduction/productivity initiatives: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Three Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (MILLIONS) | March 30, 2025 | March 31, 2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Restructuring charges/(credits): | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Employee terminations | $ | 384 | $ | (29) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Asset impairments | 173 | 25 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Exit costs | 64 | 14 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Restructuring charges/(credits)(a) | 621 | 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Transaction costs(b) | — | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Integration costs and other(c) | 57 | 87 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Restructuring charges and certain acquisition-related costs | 678 | 102 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net periodic benefit costs/(credits) recorded in Other (income)/deductions––net | (59) | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Additional depreciation––asset restructuring recorded in Cost of sales in our condensed consolidated statements of operations(d) | 4 | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Implementation costs recorded in our condensed consolidated statements of operations as follows(e): | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cost of sales | 20 | 16 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Selling, informational and administrative expenses | 6 | 29 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Research and development expenses | 24 | 13 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total implementation costs | 50 | 58 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total costs associated with acquisitions and cost-reduction/productivity initiatives | $ | 673 | $ | 168 |
(a)In 2025, primarily represents cost-reduction initiatives. In 2024, primarily represented Seagen acquisition-related costs, largely offset by credits for cost-reduction initiatives. Amounts associated with our Biopharma segment: charges of $617 million for the three months ended March 30, 2025 (including charges of $587 million for our Realigning our Cost Base Program and credits of $4 million for our Manufacturing Optimization Program) and credits of $37 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024 for our Realigning our Cost Base 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.
(d)Represents the impact of changes in the estimated useful lives of assets involved in restructuring actions.
(e)Represents incremental costs directly related to implementing our non-acquisition-related cost-reduction/productivity initiatives.
| The following summarizes the components and changes in restructuring accruals: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (MILLIONS) | Employee Termination Costs | Asset Impairment Charges | Exit Costs | Accrual | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance, December 31, 2024(a) | $ | 2,046 | $ | — | $ | 74 | $ | 2,120 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Provision | 384 | 173 | 64 | 621 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Utilization and other(b) | (249) | (173) | 80 | (342) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance, March 30, 2025(c) | $ | 2,181 | $ | — | $ | 218 | $ | 2,399 |
(a)Included in Other current liabilities ($1.7 billion) and Other noncurrent liabilities ($437 million).
(b)Other activity includes adjustments for foreign currency translation that are not material to our condensed consolidated financial statements.
(c)Included in Other current liabilities ($1.8 billion) and Other noncurrent liabilities ($562 million).
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
Note 4. Other (Income)/Deductions—Net
| Components of Other (income)/deductions––net include: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Three Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (MILLIONS) | March 30, 2025 | March 31, 2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest income | $ | (143) | $ | (129) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest expense | 654 | 790 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net interest expense(a) | 511 | 661 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net (gains)/losses recognized during the period on equity securities(b) | 370 | (25) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net periodic benefit costs/(credits) other than service costs | (158) | (103) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Certain legal matters, net(c) | 142 | 208 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Certain asset impairments(d) | 224 | 109 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Haleon equity method (income)/loss | — | 88 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other, net(e) | (135) | (258) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other (income)/deductions––net | $ | 953 | $ | 680 |
(a)The decrease in net interest expense in the first quarter of 2025, compared to the first quarter of 2024, reflects (i) lower interest expense mainly due to lower long-term debt and commercial paper balances and (ii) an increase in interest income primarily due to higher cash balances from sales of our remaining investment in Haleon.
(b)The net losses in the first quarter of 2025 include, among other things, a net loss of $144 million related to our investment in Haleon, composed of unrealized losses of $1.0 billion, partially offset by $900 million in realized gains on the sales of our remaining investment.
(c)The amount for the first quarter of 2025 primarily includes certain product liability and other legal expenses related to products discontinued and/or divested by Pfizer. The amount for the first quarter of 2024 primarily included certain product liability expenses related to products discontinued and/or divested by Pfizer.
(d)The amount for the first quarter of 2025 primarily represents an intangible asset impairment charge associated with our Biopharma segment of $210 million for KRAS G12D, a Phase 2 indefinite-lived out-licensed asset that was discontinued by our out-licensing partner. The amount for the first quarter of 2024 represented intangible asset impairment charges associated with our Biopharma segment for developed technology rights due to updated commercial forecasts mainly reflecting competitive pressures.
(e)The first quarter of 2024 primarily included, among other things, a $150 million realized gain on the partial sale of our investment in Haleon.
| Additional information about the intangible assets that were impaired during 2025 follows: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Three Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fair Value(a) | March 30, 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (MILLIONS) | Amount | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Impairment | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Indefinite-lived licensing agreement(b) | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 210 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Developed technology rights(b) | — | — | — | — | 14 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 224 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
(a)The fair value amount is presented as of the date of impairment, as this asset is not measured at fair value on a recurring basis. See also Note 1E in our 2024 Form 10-K*.*
(b)Reflects intangible assets written down to fair value in 2025. 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/(Loss) from Continuing Operations
Our effective tax rate for continuing operations was (6.8)% for the first quarter of 2025, compared to 8.6% for the first quarter of 2024. The negative and lower effective tax rate for the first quarter of 2025, compared to the first quarter of 2024, was primarily due to favorable global income tax resolutions in multiple tax jurisdictions spanning multiple tax years, as well as a favorable change in the jurisdictional mix of earnings.
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 seventh annual installment was paid by its April 15, 2025 due date and is reported in current Income taxes payable as of March 30, 2025. 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.
See Note 5A in our 2024 Form 10-K for information on our cash paid for income taxes, net of refunds.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
B. Tax Contingencies
We are subject to income tax in many jurisdictions, and a certain degree of estimation is required in recording the assets and liabilities related to income taxes. All of our tax positions are subject to audit by the local taxing authorities in each tax jurisdiction. These tax audits can involve complex issues, interpretations and judgments and the resolution of matters may span multiple years, particularly if subject to negotiation or litigation.
The U.S. is one of our major tax jurisdictions, and we are regularly audited by the IRS. Tax years 2019 - 2022 are under audit. The IRS audit of Pfizer’s federal income tax returns for years 2016-2018 is effectively settled but the statute of limitation remains open for these tax years. Tax years 2023-2025 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 dating back to 2014.
See Note 5D in our 2024 Form 10-K.
C. Tax Provision/(Benefit) on Other Comprehensive Income/(Loss)
| Components of Tax provision/(benefit) on other comprehensive income/(loss) include: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Three Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (MILLIONS) | March 30, 2025 | March 31, 2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Foreign currency translation adjustments, net(a) | $ | (102) | $ | 25 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Unrealized holding gains/(losses) on derivative financial instruments, net | (34) | 45 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Reclassification adjustments for (gains)/losses included in net income | (55) | (4) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (89) | 41 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Unrealized holding gains/(losses) on available-for-sale securities, net | (4) | (6) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Reclassification adjustments for (gains)/losses included in net income | 19 | (2) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 15 | (8) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Reclassification adjustments related to amortization of prior service costs and other, net | (7) | (5) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Reclassification adjustments related to curtailments of prior service costs and other, net | (9) | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (16) | (5) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tax provision/(benefit) on other comprehensive income/(loss) | $ | (191) | $ | 53 |
(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
| 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, 2025 | $ | (7,984) | $ | 57 | $ | (106) | $ | 191 | $ | (7,842) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other comprehensive income/(loss)(b) | (453) | (347) | 109 | (48) | (738) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance, March 30, 2025 | $ | (8,436) | $ | (290) | $ | 3 | $ | 143 | $ | (8,581) |
(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.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
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:
| March 30, 2025 | December 31, 2024 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (MILLIONS) | Total | Level 1 | Level 2 | Total | Level 1 | Level 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Financial assets: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Short-term investments | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Equity securities with readily determinable fair value(a) | $ | 1,255 | $ | — | $ | 1,255 | $ | 7,848 | $ | 6,456 | $ | 1,392 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Available-for-sale debt securities: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Government and agency—non-U.S. | 8,995 | — | 8,995 | 6,855 | — | 6,855 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Government and agency—U.S. | 3,494 | — | 3,494 | 2,853 | — | 2,853 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Corporate and other | 1,464 | — | 1,464 | 1,173 | — | 1,173 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 13,952 | — | 13,952 | 10,881 | — | 10,881 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total short-term investments | 15,207 | — | 15,207 | 18,729 | 6,456 | 12,273 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other current assets | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Derivative assets: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest rate contracts | 2 | — | 2 | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Foreign exchange contracts | 548 | — | 548 | 1,056 | — | 1,056 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total other current assets | 550 | — | 550 | 1,056 | — | 1,056 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Long-term investments | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Equity securities with readily determinable fair values(b) | 1,031 | 1,031 | — | 1,246 | 1,246 | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total long-term investments | 1,031 | 1,031 | — | 1,246 | 1,246 | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other noncurrent assets | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Derivative assets: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest rate contracts | 36 | — | 36 | 13 | — | 13 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Foreign exchange contracts | 256 | — | 256 | 447 | — | 447 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total derivative assets | 292 | — | 292 | 460 | — | 460 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Insurance contracts(c) | 849 | — | 849 | 875 | — | 875 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total other noncurrent assets | 1,141 | — | 1,141 | 1,335 | — | 1,335 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total assets | $ | 17,929 | $ | 1,031 | $ | 16,899 | $ | 22,366 | $ | 7,701 | $ | 14,665 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Financial liabilities: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other current liabilities | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Derivative liabilities: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest rate contracts | $ | 10 | $ | — | $ | 10 | $ | 28 | $ | — | $ | 28 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Foreign exchange contracts | 200 | — | 200 | 217 | — | 217 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total other current liabilities | 210 | — | 210 | 245 | — | 245 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other noncurrent liabilities | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Derivative liabilities: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest rate contracts | 278 | — | 278 | 397 | — | 397 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Foreign exchange contracts | 826 | — | 826 | 723 | — | 723 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total other noncurrent liabilities | 1,104 | — | 1,104 | 1,121 | — | 1,121 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total liabilities | $ | 1,314 | $ | — | $ | 1,314 | $ | 1,366 | $ | — | $ | 1,366 |
(a)Includes money market funds primarily invested in U.S. Treasury and government debt. As of December 31, 2024, short-term equity securities included our investment in Haleon of $6.5 billion. In the first quarter of 2025, we sold the remaining portion of our investment in Haleon for $6.3 billion.
(b)Long-term equity securities of $132 million as of March 30, 2025 and $133 million as of December 31, 2024 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 $58 billion as of March 30, 2025 and $57 billion as of December 31, 2024. The estimated fair value of such debt, using a market approach and Level 2 inputs, was $55 billion as of March 30, 2025 and $54 billion as of December 31, 2024.
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 March 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024. 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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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
B. Investments
Total Short-Term, Long-Term and Equity-Method Investments
| The following summarizes our investments by classification type: | ||||||||||||||
| (MILLIONS) | March 30, 2025 | December 31, 2024 | ||||||||||||
| Short-term investments | ||||||||||||||
| Equity securities with readily determinable fair values | $ | 1,255 | $ | 7,848 | ||||||||||
| Available-for-sale debt securities | 13,952 | 10,881 | ||||||||||||
| Held-to-maturity debt securities | 679 | 705 | ||||||||||||
| Total Short-term investments | $ | 15,887 | $ | 19,434 | ||||||||||
| Long-term investments | ||||||||||||||
| Equity securities with readily determinable fair values(a) | $ | 1,031 | $ | 1,246 | ||||||||||
| Held-to-maturity debt securities | 47 | 45 | ||||||||||||
| Private equity securities at cost(a) | 712 | 719 | ||||||||||||
| Total Long-term investments | $ | 1,789 | $ | 2,010 | ||||||||||
| Equity-method investments | 224 | 217 | ||||||||||||
| Total long-term investments and equity-method investments | $ | 2,014 | $ | 2,228 | ||||||||||
| Held-to-maturity cash equivalents | $ | 262 | $ | 184 |
(a)Represent investments in the life sciences sector.
Debt Securities
| Our investment portfolio consists of investment-grade debt securities issued across diverse governments, corporate and financial institutions: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| March 30, 2025 | December 31, 2024 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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. | $ | 8,986 | $ | 39 | $ | (31) | $ | 8,995 | $ | 8,995 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 6,970 | $ | 8 | $ | (123) | $ | 6,855 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Government and agency––U.S. | 3,494 | — | — | 3,494 | 3,494 | — | — | 2,853 | — | — | 2,853 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Corporate and other | 1,469 | — | (5) | 1,464 | 1,464 | — | — | 1,179 | — | (6) | 1,173 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Held-to-maturity debt securities | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Time deposits and other | 739 | — | — | 739 | 696 | 22 | 20 | 697 | — | — | 697 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Government and agency*––*non-U.S. | 249 | — | — | 249 | 245 | 4 | 1 | 237 | — | — | 237 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total debt securities | $ | 14,937 | $ | 39 | $ | (36) | $ | 14,941 | $ | 14,894 | $ | 26 | $ | 21 | $ | 11,935 | $ | 8 | $ | (129) | $ | 11,814 |
Any expected credit losses to these portfolios would be immaterial to our financial statements.
Equity Securities
| 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: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Three Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (MILLIONS) | March 30, 2025 | March 31, 2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net (gains)/losses recognized during the period on equity securities(a) | $ | 370 | $ | (25) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Less: Net (gains)/losses recognized during the period on equity securities sold during the period | (924) | (214) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net unrealized (gains)/losses during the reporting period on equity securities still held at the reporting date(b) | $ | 1,295 | $ | 188 |
(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 March 30, 2025, there were cumulative impairments and downward adjustments of $400 million and upward adjustments of $223 million. Impairments, downward and upward adjustments were not material to our operations in the first quarters of 2025 and 2024.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
C. Short-Term Borrowings
| Short-term borrowings include: | ||||||||||||||
| (MILLIONS) | March 30, 2025 | December 31, 2024 | ||||||||||||
| Commercial paper, principal amount | $ | 155 | $ | 2,453 | ||||||||||
| Current portion of long-term debt, principal amount | 3,750 | 3,750 | ||||||||||||
| Other short-term borrowings, principal amount(a) | 567 | 755 | ||||||||||||
| Total short-term borrowings, principal amount | 4,471 | 6,957 | ||||||||||||
| Net unamortized discounts, premiums and debt issuance costs | (1) | (12) | ||||||||||||
| Total Short-term borrowings, including current portion of long-term debt, carried at historical proceeds, as adjusted | $ | 4,470 | $ | 6,946 |
(a)Primarily includes cash collateral. See Note 7F.
D. Long-Term Debt
| The following summarizes the aggregate principal amount of our senior unsecured long-term debt, and adjustments to report our aggregate long-term debt: | ||||||||||||||
| (MILLIONS) | March 30, 2025 | December 31, 2024 | ||||||||||||
| Total long-term debt, principal amount | $ | 57,257 | $ | 57,147 | ||||||||||
| Net fair value adjustments related to hedging and purchase accounting | 820 | 701 | ||||||||||||
| Net unamortized discounts, premiums and debt issuance costs | (437) | (444) | ||||||||||||
| Total long-term debt, carried at historical proceeds, as adjusted | $ | 57,639 | $ | 57,405 | ||||||||||
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, Japanese yen, Chinese renminbi, 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 also seek to protect against possible declines in the net investments of our foreign business entities.
*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.
| The following summarizes the fair value of the derivative financial instruments and notional amounts: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| March 30, 2025 | December 31, 2024 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fair Value | Fair Value | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (MILLIONS) | Notional | Asset | Liability | Notional | Asset | Liability | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Derivatives designated as hedging instruments: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Foreign exchange contracts(a) | $ | 24,291 | $ | 680 | $ | 869 | $ | 23,991 | $ | 1,250 | $ | 719 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest rate contracts | 6,750 | 37 | 287 | 6,750 | 13 | 425 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 718 | 1,156 | 1,263 | 1,144 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Foreign exchange contracts | $ | 18,889 | 124 | 157 | $ | 26,335 | 253 | 221 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | $ | 842 | $ | 1,314 | $ | 1,516 | $ | 1,366 |
(a)The notional amount of outstanding foreign exchange contracts hedging our intercompany forecasted inventory sales was $4.9 billion as of March 30, 2025 and $5.0 billion as of December 31, 2024.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
| 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) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Three Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (MILLIONS) | March 30, 2025 | March 31, 2024 | March 30, 2025 | March 31, 2024 | March 30, 2025 | March 31, 2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Derivative Financial Instruments in Cash Flow Hedge Relationships: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest rate contracts | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 2 | $ | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Foreign exchange contracts(b) | — | — | (138) | 210 | 295 | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Amount excluded from effectiveness testing and amortized into earnings(c) | — | — | 15 | 7 | 16 | 7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Derivative Financial Instruments in Fair Value Hedge Relationships: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest rate contracts | 142 | (188) | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Hedged item | (142) | 188 | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Derivative Financial Instruments in Net Investment Hedge Relationships: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Foreign exchange contracts | — | — | (437) | 235 | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Amount excluded from effectiveness testing and amortized into earnings(c) | — | — | 75 | 21 | 41 | 37 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Non-Derivative Financial Instruments in Net Investment Hedge Relationships(d): | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Foreign currency long-term debt | — | — | (31) | 18 | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Derivative Financial Instruments Not Designated as Hedges: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Foreign exchange contracts | (31) | 55 | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| $ | (31) | $ | 55 | $ | (517) | $ | 490 | $ | 354 | $ | 49 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(a)OID = Other (income)/deductions—net, included in Other (income)/deductions—net in the condensed consolidated statements of operations*.* COS = Cost of Sales, included in Cost of sales in the condensed consolidated statements of operations. OCI = Other comprehensive income/(loss), included in the condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income/(loss).
(b)The amounts reclassified from OCI into COS were a net gain of $62 million in the first quarter of 2025 and a net gain of $31 million in the first quarter of 2024. The remaining amounts were reclassified from OCI into OID. Based on quarter-end foreign exchange rates that are subject to change, we expect to reclassify a pre-tax gain of $94 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 March 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024 were $808 million and $777 million, respectively.
| The following summarizes cumulative basis adjustments to our long-term debt in fair value hedges: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Long-term debt | $ | 7,142 | $ | (242) | $ | 872 | $ | 7,154 | $ | (384) | $ | 891 |
(a)Carrying amounts exclude the cumulative amount of fair value hedging adjustments.
F. Credit Risk
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 13C below and Note 17C in our 2024 Form 10-K.
As of March 30, 2025, 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., Germany, the U.K. and Canada.
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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 March 30, 2025, the aggregate fair value of these derivative financial instruments that are in a net payable position was $646 million, for which we have posted collateral of $640 million with a corresponding amount reported in Short-term investments. As of March 30, 2025, the aggregate fair value of our derivative financial instruments that are in a net receivable position was $487 million, for which we have received collateral of $564 million with a corresponding amount reported in Short-term borrowings, including current portion of long-term debt.
Note 8. Other Financial Information
A. Inventories
| The following summarizes the components of Inventories: | ||||||||||||||
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| Finished goods | $ | 4,162 | $ | 3,775 | ||||||||||
| Work-in-process | 5,553 | 6,101 | ||||||||||||
| Raw materials and supplies | 1,137 | 976 | ||||||||||||
| Inventories | $ | 10,852 | $ | 10,851 | ||||||||||
| Noncurrent inventories not included above(a) | $ | 2,793 | $ | 2,663 |
(a)Included in Other noncurrent assets. 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 $1.1 billion as of March 30, 2025 and $1.3 billion as of December 31, 2024.
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. As of March 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively, $546 million and $688 million of our trade payables to suppliers who participate in these financing arrangements were outstanding.
Note 9. Identifiable Intangible Assets, Net and Goodwill
A. Identifiable Intangible Assets
| The following summarizes the components of Identifiable intangible assets: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| (MILLIONS) | Gross Carrying Amount | Accumulated Amortization | Identifiable Intangible Assets, Net | Gross Carrying Amount | Accumulated Amortization | Identifiable Intangible Assets, Net | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Developed technology rights | $ | 99,404 | $ | (66,224) | $ | 33,180 | $ | 99,397 | $ | (65,044) | $ | 34,353 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Brands | 1,274 | (1,001) | 274 | 1,277 | (992) | 285 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Licensing agreements and other | 2,722 | (1,554) | 1,169 | 2,724 | (1,513) | 1,210 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 103,401 | (68,778) | 34,622 | 103,397 | (67,549) | 35,848 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Indefinite-lived intangible assets | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| IPR&D | 18,893 | 18,893 | 18,893 | 18,893 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Licensing agreements and other(a) | 460 | 460 | 670 | 670 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 19,353 | 19,353 | 19,563 | 19,563 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Identifiable intangible assets(b) | $ | 122,754 | $ | (68,778) | $ | 53,976 | $ | 122,961 | $ | (67,549) | $ | 55,411 |
(a)The decrease in the gross carrying amount reflects an impairment of $210 million (see Note 4).
(b)The decrease is primarily due to amortization expense of $1.2 billion.
B. Goodwill
As a result of the organizational changes to the commercial structure within the Biopharma operating segment effective in the first quarter of 2025 (see Note 13A), our goodwill was reallocated amongst impacted reporting units. We completed the re-
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allocation during the first quarter of 2025 and concluded that none of our goodwill was impaired. All goodwill continues to be assigned within the Biopharma reportable segment.
Note 10. Pension and Postretirement Benefit Plans
| The following summarizes the components of net periodic benefit cost/(credit): | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Service cost | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 24 | $ | 20 | $ | 4 | $ | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest cost | 133 | 139 | 70 | 78 | 6 | 6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Expected return on plan assets | (184) | (208) | (79) | (80) | (14) | (13) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Amortization of prior service cost/(credit) | — | — | 1 | 1 | (32) | (29) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Curtailments | — | — | (9) | (2) | (50) | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Special termination benefits | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net periodic benefit cost/(credit) reported in income | $ | (51) | $ | (69) | $ | 8 | $ | 22 | $ | (85) | $ | (33) |
The components of net periodic benefit cost/(credit) other than the service cost component are primarily included in Other (income)/deductions––net (see Note 4).
For the three months ended March 30, 2025, we contributed $66 million to our U.S. Pension Plans and $42 million to our International Pension Plans from our general assets, which include direct employer benefit payments.
Note 11. Earnings Per Common Share Attributable to Pfizer Inc. Common Shareholders
| The following presents the detailed calculation of EPS: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Income from continuing operations attributable to Pfizer Inc. common shareholders | $ | 2,967 | $ | 3,120 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Discontinued operations––net of tax | — | (5) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income attributable to Pfizer Inc. common shareholders | $ | 2,967 | $ | 3,115 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding––Basic | 5,675 | 5,657 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Common-share equivalents | 36 | 40 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding––Diluted | 5,710 | 5,697 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Anti-dilutive common stock equivalents(a) | 17 | 26 |
(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 12. 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 5B**.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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 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
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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 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. In February 2025, we settled the action against Alkem on terms not material to us.
In April 2025, we brought a patent infringement action against Annora Pharma Private Limited (Annora) asserting the infringement and validity of our composition of matter patent, covering immediate release formulations of tofacitinib that was challenged by Annora 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.
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
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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 and Astellas 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 February 2025, one of the patents asserted in the May 2023 complaint was dismissed from the litigation by stipulation of the parties. 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 March 2025, the U.S. Patent Office issued a decision holding that the two Moderna patents were invalid.
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 March 2025, a German court found the asserted patents infringed; no decision on invalidity was rendered. 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
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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.
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. In April 2025, the Company settled all of the patent disputes related to Abrysvo on terms not material to Pfizer.
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. In January 2025, the U.K. Court rejected CureVac’s request for permission to appeal.
Orgovyx (relugolix)
Beginning in January 2025, several generic companies notified us that they had filed ANDAs with the FDA seeking approval to sell a generic form of relugolix (Orgovyx), and challenging one or more patents listed in the FDA’s Orange Book for Orgovyx which are licensed to Pfizer. In March 2025, we, along with Sumitomo Pharma Switzerland GBBH, Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc., Takeda and Takeda Pharmaceuticals International AG jointly filed separate patent infringement actions in the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware against the generic companies, asserting the infringement and validity of the patents in suit.
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.
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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.
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, 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 April 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.
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District Court for the Southern District of New York. Similar putative class actions in Canada and Israel, where the product brand is Champix, have 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.
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.
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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.
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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 March 30, 2025, 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 in our 2024 Form 10-K for information on Pfizer Inc.’s guarantee of the debt issued by Pfizer Investment Enterprises Pte. Ltd. (a wholly owned subsidiary of Pfizer) 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.
C. 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 in our 2024 Form 10-K.
Note 13. 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. Biopharma is the only reportable segment. 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 2025, we made the following changes within our Biopharma reportable segment that went into effect on January 1, 2025 to support our continued focus on commercial execution and to further strengthen Pfizer’s capabilities and leadership in discovering and developing breakthrough medicines and vaccines:
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transitioned all activities within the former Pfizer Oncology Division to other parts of Biopharma. Specifically, within our Biopharma reportable segment the U.S. Oncology commercial organization and the global Oncology marketing organization, which were part of the former Pfizer Oncology Division, are now part of the Pfizer U.S. Commercial Division. As of January 1, 2025, the commercial structure within our Biopharma reportable segment is now comprised of the Pfizer U.S. Commercial Division, which now focuses on the commercialization of Pfizer’s entire product portfolio in the U.S. and is led by the Chief U.S. Commercial Officer, Executive Vice President and the Pfizer International Commercial Division, which focuses on the commercialization of Pfizer’s entire product portfolio in all international markets and is led by the Chief International Commercial Officer, Executive Vice President.
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strategically combined our former global Oncology Research and Development (ORD) and Pfizer Research and Development (PRD) divisions to form a single Pfizer R&D organization led by the Chief Scientific Officer and President, Research and Development. This organization is responsible for overseeing all R&D activities with end-to-end responsibilities that span from discovery to late-phase clinical development, including facilitating regulatory submissions, engaging with health authorities and global medical strategies. The R&D organization also includes science-based disciplines, providing comprehensive technical expertise for the development of Pfizer's medicines and vaccines. A newly formed Chief Medical
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Office is part of this structure, advancing medical and scientific knowledge by generating evidence-based insights to drive informed regulatory and healthcare decisions. It ensures all stakeholders – including patients, healthcare providers, pharmacists, payors, and health authorities – have complete and up-to-date information on the benefits and risks associated with our products. R&D spending may encompass upfront and pre-approval milestone payments for intellectual property rights related to its programs which would be recorded as Acquired in-process research and development expenses.
*Other Business Activities and Reconciling Items––*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 and other corporate costs, as well as for the three months ended March 31, 2024, our share of earnings from Haleon. In 2025, Pfizer made the decision to discontinue Pfizer Ignite and will begin winding down this business while collaborating closely with our Ignite partners to ensure continuity and the successful transition of work. 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; 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.
*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 $208 billion as of March 30, 2025 and $213 billion as of December 31, 2024.
Selected Statement of Operations Information
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| Three Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total Revenues | Earnings(a) | Depreciation and Amortization(b) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (MILLIONS) | March 30, 2025 | March 31, 2024 | March 30, 2025 | March 31, 2024 | March 30, 2025 | March 31, 2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Biopharma(c) | $ | 13,441 | $ | 14,604 | $ | 7,105 | $ | 7,622 | $ | 331 | $ | 337 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other business activities(d) | 273 | 275 | (1,420) | (2,007) | 74 | 86 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Reconciling Items: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Amortization of intangible assets | (1,211) | (1,308) | 1,211 | 1,308 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Acquisition-related items | (282) | (508) | (1) | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Certain significant items(e) | (1,407) | (378) | 4 | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| $ | 13,715 | $ | 14,879 | $ | 2,785 | $ | 3,421 | $ | 1,618 | $ | 1,736 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(a)Income from continuing operations before provision/(benefit) for taxes on income.
(b)Certain production facilities are shared. Depreciation is allocated based on estimates of physical production.
(c)Biopharma’s earnings in the first quarter of 2025 reflect a credit to Cost of sales representing a favorable revision of our estimate of accrued royalties. Biopharma’s revenues and earnings in the first quarter of 2024 reflected a non-cash favorable product return adjustment of $771 million (see Note 17C in our 2024 Form 10-K). Biopharma’s earnings also include dividend income from our investment in ViiV of $39 million in the first quarter of 2025 and $61 million in the first quarter of 2024 recorded in Other (income)/deductions––net.
(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)Earnings in the first quarter of 2025 include, among other items restructuring charges/(credits) and implementation costs and additional depreciation—asset restructuring of $666 million (primarily recorded in Restructuring charges and certain acquisition-related costs). See Note 3**.
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| The following provides Biopharma reportable segment information regularly provided to the CODM: | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| Biopharma total revenues | $ | 13,441 | $ | 14,604 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Cost of sales | 2,314 | 2,643 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Selling, informational and administrative expenses | 2,150 | 2,334 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Research and development expenses | 1,941 | 2,151 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Acquired in-process research and development expenses | 9 | — | ||||||||||||||||||
| Other (income)/deductions––net | (78) | (148) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Biopharma earnings | $ | 7,105 | $ | 7,622 |
B. Geographic Information
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| United States | $ | 8,374 | $ | 9,514 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Developed Markets | 3,178 | 3,198 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Emerging Markets | 2,163 | 2,167 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total revenues | $ | 13,715 | $ | 14,879 |
C. Other Revenue Information
Significant Customers
Revenues from the U.S. government were not material for the three months ended March 30, 2025. Revenues from the U.S. government comprised 10% of total revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and primarily represented sales of Paxlovid, including the non-cash favorable product return adjustment of $771 million. See Note 17C in our 2024 Form 10-K.
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 | March 30, 2025 | March 31, 2024 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TOTAL REVENUES | $ | 13,715 | $ | 14,879 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| GLOBAL BIOPHARMACEUTICALS BUSINESS (BIOPHARMA) | $ | 13,441 | $ | 14,604 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Primary Care | $ | 5,696 | $ | 7,211 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Eliquis(a) | Nonvalvular atrial fibrillation, deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism | 1,923 | 2,040 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Prevnar family | Active immunization to prevent pneumonia, invasive disease and otitis media caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae | 1,660 | 1,691 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Comirnaty | Active immunization to prevent COVID-19 | 565 | 354 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Paxlovid(b) | COVID-19 in certain high-risk patients | 491 | 2,035 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nurtec ODT/Vydura | Acute treatment of migraine and prevention of episodic migraine | 248 | 178 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Abrysvo | Active immunization to prevent RSV infection | 131 | 145 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| All other Primary Care | Various | 677 | 770 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Specialty Care | $ | 3,987 | $ | 3,843 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Vyndaqel family | ATTR-CM and polyneuropathy | 1,486 | 1,137 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sulperazon (Outside the U.S. and Canada) | Bacterial infections | 164 | 167 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Zithromax | Bacterial infections | 158 | 200 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Inflectra | Crohn’s disease, pediatric Crohn’s disease, UC, pediatric UC, RA in combination with methotrexate, ankylosing spondylitis, PsA and plaque psoriasis | 153 | 158 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Enbrel (Outside the U.S. and Canada) | RA, juvenile idiopathic arthritis, PsA, plaque psoriasis, pediatric plaque psoriasis, ankylosing spondylitis and nonradiographic axial spondyloarthritis | 140 | 159 |
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| (MILLIONS) | Three Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| PRODUCT | PRIMARY INDICATION OR CLASS | March 30, 2025 | March 31, 2024 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Zavicefta (Outside the U.S. and Canada) | Bacterial infections | 135 | 125 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Xeljanz | RA, PsA, UC, active polyarticular course juvenile idiopathic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis | 128 | 194 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cibinqo | Atopic dermatitis | 58 | 42 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| All other Hospital | Various | 1,155 | 1,149 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| All other Specialty Care | Various | 409 | 513 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Oncology | $ | 3,758 | $ | 3,549 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ibrance | HR-positive/HER2-negative metastatic breast cancer | 977 | 1,054 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Xtandi(c) | mCRPC, nmCRPC, mCSPC, nmCSPC | 458 | 418 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Padcev | Locally advanced or metastatic urothelial cancer | 426 | 341 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Oncology biosimilars(d) | Various | 264 | 264 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lorbrena | ALK-positive metastatic NSCLC | 222 | 164 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Inlyta | Advanced renal cell carcinoma | 219 | 237 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Adcetris | Hodgkin lymphoma and certain T-cell lymphomas | 218 | 257 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bosulif | Philadelphia chromosome–positive chronic myelogenous leukemia | 151 | 145 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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)(e) (after prior therapy) or cetuximab and mFOLFOX6 | 136 | 116 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Aromasin | Post-menopausal early and advanced breast cancer | 108 | 82 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tukysa | Unresectable or metastatic HER2-positive breast cancer; RAS wild-type, HER2-positive unresectable or metastatic colorectal cancer | 102 | 106 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Elrexfio | Relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma | 60 | 13 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Talzenna | Treatment of BRCA gene-mutated, HER2-negative, inoperable or recurrent breast cancer; and, in combination with Xtandi (enzalutamide), of adult patients with HRR gene-mutated mCRPC | 40 | 23 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tivdak | Recurrent or mCC | 33 | 28 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| All other Oncology | Various | 345 | 301 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| PFIZER CENTREONE**(f)** | $ | 257 | $ | 258 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| PFIZER IGNITE | $ | 17 | $ | 17 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| BIOPHARMA | $ | 13,441 | $ | 14,604 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| PFIZER U.S. COMMERCIAL DIVISION(g) | 8,285 | 9,426 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| PFIZER INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL DIVISION | 5,156 | 5,178 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total Alliance revenues included above | $ | 2,113 | $ | 2,172 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total Royalty revenues included above | $ | 308 | $ | 263 |
(a)Reflects Alliance revenues and product revenues.
(b)The amount for 2024 included a $771 million favorable final adjustment 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.
(c)Primarily reflects Alliance revenues and royalty revenues.
(d)Biosimilars are highly similar versions of approved and authorized biological medicines. Oncology biosimilars primarily include Ruxience, Retacrit, Trazimera, Zirabev and Nivestym.
(e)Erbitux® is a registered trademark of ImClone LLC.
(f)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.
(g)Refer to Note 13A above.
*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 $3 billion and $1 billion, respectively, as of March 30, 2025, 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 first quarter of 2025 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 March 30, 2025 or December 31, 2024.
*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 $1.9 billion as of March 30, 2025, with $932 million and $977 million recorded in current
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liabilities and noncurrent liabilities, respectively. 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 decrease in Paxlovid and Comirnaty deferred revenues during the first three months of 2025 was primarily driven by amounts recognized in Product revenues as we delivered the products to our customers. During the first quarter of 2025, we recognized revenue of approximately $335 million that was included in the balance of Paxlovid and Comirnaty deferred revenues as of December 31, 2024. The Paxlovid and Comirnaty deferred revenues as of March 30, 2025 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 2026 through 2028. Deferred revenues associated with contracts for other products were not significant as of March 30, 2025 or December 31, 2024.
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