Abbott Reports Third-Quarter 2021 Results; Achieves Strong Double-Digit Earnings Growth and Raises Guidance

Abbott (NYSE: ABT) today announced financial results for the third quarter ended Sept. 30, 2021 .

  • Third-quarter sales of $10.9 billion increased 23.4 percent on a reported basis and 22.4 percent on an organic basis, which excludes the impact of foreign exchange.
  • Third-quarter GAAP diluted EPS was $1.17 and adjusted diluted EPS, which excludes specified items, was $1.40 , reflecting 42.9 percent growth versus the prior year. 1
  • Abbott projects full-year 2021 diluted EPS from continuing operations on a GAAP basis of $3.55 to $3.65 and full-year adjusted diluted EPS from continuing operations of $5.00 to $5.10 , reflecting growth of 38.4 percent at the mid-point versus prior year. 2
  • In August, Abbott announced U.S. FDA approval of its Amplatzer ® Amulet ® device, which offers immediate closure of the left atrial appendage – an area in the heart where blood clots can form.
  • In August, Abbott announced results of the company's GUIDE-HF clinical trial, which showed Abbott's CardioMEMS ® remote monitoring system can improve care for more patients living with heart failure. Abbott filed a Premarket Approval (PMA) supplement with the FDA for consideration of an expanded indication for CardioMEMS.
  • In September, Abbott announced U.S. FDA approval of its Portico ® with FlexNav ® transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) system to treat people with symptomatic, severe aortic stenosis who are at high or extreme risk for open-heart surgery.
  • During the third quarter, Abbott acquired Walk Vascular, LLC, a commercial-stage medical device company with a minimally invasive thrombectomy system designed to remove peripheral blood clots.

"We achieved another quarter of strong growth overall and across all four of our major business areas," said Robert B. Ford , president and chief executive officer, Abbott. "We're particularly pleased with the continued advancements of our new product pipeline, including several recent launches in large, high-growth markets."

THIRD-QUARTER BUSINESS OVERVIEW
Note: Management believes that measuring sales growth rates on an organic basis is an appropriate way for investors to best understand the underlying performance of the business. Organic sales growth excludes the impact of foreign exchange.

Following are sales by business segment and commentary for the third quarter 2021:

Total Company
($ in millions)









% Change vs. 3Q20



Sales 3Q21


Reported


Organic



U.S.


Int'l


Total


U.S.


Int'l


Total


U.S.


Int'l


Total

Total *


4,368


6,560


10,928


31.2


18.7


23.4


31.2


17.0


22.4

Nutrition


919


1,189


2,108


12.3


7.6


9.6


12.3


6.5


8.9

Diagnostics


1,947


1,965


3,912


71.8


30.5


48.2


71.8


28.0


46.8

Established Pharmaceuticals


--


1,265


1,265


n/a


15.1


15.1


n/a


15.3


15.3

Medical Devices


1,496


2,136


3,632


9.7


18.2


14.6


9.7


15.7


13.1






* Total Q3 2021 Abbott sales from continuing operations include Other Sales of approximately $11 million.


















% Change vs. 9M20



Sales 9M21


Reported


Organic



U.S.


Int'l


Total


U.S.


Int'l


Total


U.S.


Int'l


Total

Total *


11,787


19,820


31,607


33.6


31.4


32.2


33.6


27.3


29.6

Nutrition


2,628


3,624


6,252


7.8


10.7


9.5


7.8


8.7


8.3

Diagnostics


4,743


6,430


11,173


69.8


75.3


73.0


69.8


68.7


69.2

Established Pharmaceuticals


--


3,515


3,515


n/a


11.4


11.4


n/a


12.0


12.0

Medical Devices


4,385


6,233


10,618


23.1


25.5


24.5


23.1


19.0


20.7






* Total 9M 2021 Abbott sales from continuing operations include Other Sales of approximately $49 million.






n/a = Not Applicable.










Note: In order to compute results excluding the impact of exchange rates, current year U.S. dollar sales are multiplied or divided, as appropriate, by the current year average
foreign exchange rates and then those amounts are multiplied or divided, as appropriate, by the prior year average foreign exchange rates.






Third-quarter 2021 worldwide sales of $10.9 billion increased 23.4 percent on a reported basis and 22.4 percent on an organic basis.

Compared to pre-pandemic sales in 2019, worldwide sales, excluding COVID-19 testing-related sales 3 , increased 11.7 percent on both a reported and organic basis in the third quarter.

Nutrition
($ in millions)
















% Change vs. 3Q20










Sales 3Q21


Reported


Organic










U.S.


Int'l


Total


U.S.


Int'l


Total


U.S.


Int'l


Total

Total









919


1,189


2,108


12.3


7.6


9.6


12.3


6.5


8.9

Pediatric









586


514


1,100


20.2


(0.8)


9.4


20.2


(2.2)


8.6

Adult









333


675


1,008


0.6


15.0


9.8


0.6


14.1


9.3
































% Change vs. 9M20










Sales 9M21


Reported


Organic










U.S.


Int'l


Total


U.S.


Int'l


Total


U.S.


Int'l


Total

Total









2,628


3,624


6,252


7.8


10.7


9.5


7.8


8.7


8.3

Pediatric









1,622


1,637


3,259


8.9


0.5


4.5


8.9


(1.7)


3.4

Adult









1,006


1,987


2,993


6.0


20.9


15.5


6.0


18.9


14.2


Worldwide Nutrition sales increased 9.6 percent on a reported basis and 8.9 percent on an organic basis in the third quarter. Strong performance of Ensure ® , Abbott's market-leading complete and balanced nutrition brand, and Glucerna ® , Abbott's market-leading diabetes nutrition brand, led to global Adult Nutrition sales growth of 9.8 percent on a reported basis and 9.3 percent on an organic basis.

Worldwide Pediatric Nutrition sales increased 9.4 percent on a reported basis and 8.6 percent on an organic basis. Strong performance of Abbott's market-leading oral hydration brand, Pedialyte ® , and continued share growth in infant nutrition led to U.S. Pediatric Nutrition growth of 20.2 percent.

Diagnostics
($ in millions)













% Change vs. 3Q20







Sales 3Q21


Reported


Organic







U.S.


Int'l


Total


U.S.


Int'l


Total


U.S.


Int'l


Total

Total






1,947


1,965


3,912


71.8


30.5


48.2


71.8


28.0


46.8

Core Laboratory






291


1,001


1,292


2.4


12.2


9.9


2.4


9.9


8.1

Molecular






162


183


345


(26.2)


(23.1)


(24.6)


(26.2)


(25.0)


(25.6)

Point of Care






100


35


135


3.9


1.5


3.3


3.9


(0.1)


2.8

Rapid Diagnostics






1,394


746


2,140


161.4


118.5


144.7


161.4


115.0


143.3


























% Change vs. 9M20







Sales 9M21


Reported


Organic







U.S.


Int'l


Total


U.S.


Int'l


Total


U.S.


Int'l


Total

Total






4,743


6,430


11,173


69.8


75.3


73.0


69.8


68.7


69.2

Core Laboratory






845


2,935


3,780


0.6


26.9


19.9


0.6


22.1


16.4

Molecular






431


651


1,082


0.5


23.5


13.2


0.5


17.6


9.9

Point of Care






289


112


401


4.0


2.5


3.6


4.0


(1.0)


2.6

Rapid Diagnostics






3,178


2,732


5,910


154.9


280.1


200.7


154.9


266.6


195.8

Worldwide Diagnostics sales increased 48.2 percent on a reported basis in the third quarter and increased 46.8 percent on an organic basis. Global COVID-19 testing-related sales were $1.9 billion in the third quarter, led by combined sales of $1.6 billion from Abbott's BinaxNOW ® , Panbio ® and ID NOW ® rapid testing platforms. Excluding COVID-19 testing-related sales, worldwide diagnostics sales increased 14.1 percent on a reported basis in the third quarter and 12.5 percent on an organic basis. 4

Compared to the pre-pandemic 2019 baseline, sales in Core Laboratory and Molecular Diagnostics, excluding COVID-19 testing-related sales, grew 5.8 percent and 14.9 percent, respectively, on a reported basis in the third quarter and grew 4.9 percent and 13.6 percent, respectively, on an organic basis. 5

Established Pharmaceuticals
($ in millions)














% Change vs. 3Q20








Sales 3Q21


Reported


Organic








U.S.


Int'l


Total


U.S.


Int'l


Total


U.S.


Int'l


Total

Total







--


1,265


1,265


n/a


15.1


15.1


n/a


15.3


15.3

Key Emerging Markets







--


936


936


n/a


17.1


17.1


n/a


17.9


17.9

Other







--


329


329


n/a


9.7


9.7


n/a


8.5


8.5




























% Change vs. 9M20








Sales 9M21


Reported


Organic








U.S.


Int'l


Total


U.S.


Int'l


Total


U.S.


Int'l


Total

Total







--


3,515


3,515


n/a


11.4


11.4


n/a


12.0


12.0

Key Emerging Markets







--


2,672


2,672


n/a


12.4


12.4


n/a


14.2


14.2

Other







--


843


843


n/a


8.1


8.1


n/a


5.4


5.4

Established Pharmaceuticals sales increased 15.1 percent on a reported basis in the third quarter and increased 15.3 percent on an organic basis.

Key Emerging Markets include India , Brazil , Russia and China along with several additional emerging countries that represent the most attractive long-term growth opportunities for Abbott's branded generics product portfolio. Sales in these geographies increased 17.1 percent on a reported basis in the quarter and increased 17.9 percent on an organic basis. Organic sales growth was led by strong growth across several geographies, including China , Russia and India .

Other sales increased 9.7 percent on a reported basis in the quarter and increased 8.5 percent on an organic basis.

Medical Devices
($ in millions)













% Change vs. 3Q20







Sales 3Q21


Reported


Organic







U.S.


Int'l


Total


U.S.


Int'l


Total


U.S.


Int'l


Total

Total






1,496


2,136


3,632


9.7


18.2


14.6


9.7


15.7


13.1

Rhythm Management






266


305


571


9.6


15.3


12.6


9.6


12.7


11.2

Electrophysiology






192


293


485


(0.1)


17.6


9.9


(0.1)


15.9


8.9

Heart Failure






170


59


229


17.6


28.0


20.1


17.6


25.4


19.5

Vascular






219


425


644


(4.3)


6.3


2.5


(4.3)


3.9


0.9

Structural Heart






177


215


392


11.2


10.9


11.0


11.2


9.2


10.1

Neuromodulation






149


41


190


(12.5)


13.8


(7.9)


(12.5)


11.5


(8.3)

Diabetes Care






323


798


1,121


43.1


29.4


33.0


43.1


26.0


30.6


























% Change vs. 9M20







Sales 9M21


Reported


Organic







U.S.


Int'l


Total


U.S.


Int'l


Total


U.S.


Int'l


Total

Total






4,385


6,233


10,618


23.1


25.5


24.5


23.1


19.0


20.7

Rhythm Management






776


881


1,657


18.5


21.2


19.9


18.5


14.9


16.6

Electrophysiology






580


823


1,403


21.8


26.2


24.4


21.8


20.9


21.3

Heart Failure






483


167


650


17.5


18.7


17.8


17.5


12.5


16.2

Vascular






684


1,292


1,976


8.9


16.7


13.9


8.9


11.2


10.4

Structural Heart






537


654


1,191


39.0


28.8


33.2


39.0


22.3


29.5

Neuromodulation






460


124


584


17.4


28.3


19.6


17.4


20.8


18.1

Diabetes Care






865


2,292


3,157


41.0


32.0


34.3


41.0


24.3


28.7

Worldwide Medical Devices sales increased 14.6 percent on a reported basis in the third quarter and increased 13.1 percent on an organic basis. Strong growth in the quarter was driven by continued recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and strong growth in Diabetes Care.

Compared to pre-pandemic sales in 2019, Medical Devices sales increased 18.5 percent on a reported basis and 16.1 percent on an organic basis in the third quarter, led by double-digit growth in Electrophysiology, Heart Failure, Structural Heart and Diabetes Care. 6

In Diabetes Care, FreeStyle Libre ® and Libre Sense sales were $968 million in the quarter, which represents sales growth of 41.6 percent on a reported basis and 38.8 percent on an organic basis.

During the quarter, Abbott continued to strengthen its Medical Devices portfolio with several new products, including:

  • U.S. FDA approval of Amplatzer Amulet Left Atrial Appendage Occluder to treat people with atrial fibrillation who are at risk of ischemic stroke.
  • U.S. FDA approval of Portico with FlexNav transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) system to treat people with symptomatic, severe aortic stenosis who are at high risk for open-heart surgery.
  • U.S. FDA approval of Amplatzer Talisman PFO Occlusion System to treat people with a patent foramen ovale – a small opening between the upper chambers of the heart – who are at risk of recurrent ischemic stroke.
  • Abbott acquired Walk Vascular, LLC, a commercial-stage medical device company with a minimally invasive thrombectomy system designed to remove peripheral blood clots.

ABBOTT'S EARNINGS-PER-SHARE GUIDANCE  
Abbott projects 2021 diluted earnings per share from continuing operations under GAAP of $3.55 to $3.65 . Abbott forecasts specified items for the full-year 2021 of $1.45 per share primarily related to intangible amortization, restructuring and cost reduction initiatives, including expenses to align its COVID-19 testing-related business with changes during the year in current and projected testing demand, expenses associated with acquisitions and other net expenses. Excluding specified items, projected adjusted diluted earnings per share from continuing operations would be $5.00 to $5.10 for full-year 2021.

ABBOTT DECLARES 391 ST CONSECUTIVE QUARTERLY DIVIDEND
On Sept. 15, 2021 , the board of directors of Abbott declared the company's quarterly dividend of $0.45 per share. Abbott's cash dividend is payable Nov. 15, 2021 to shareholders of record at the close of business on Oct. 15, 2021 .

Abbott has increased its dividend payout for 49 consecutive years and is a member of the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats Index, which tracks companies that have annually increased their dividend for at least 25 consecutive years.

About Abbott:  
Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 109,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Connect with us at www.abbott.com , on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/company/abbott-/ , on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews .

Abbott will live-webcast its third-quarter earnings conference call through its Investor Relations website at www.abbottinvestor.com at 8 a.m. Central time today. An archived edition of the webcast will be available later that day.

  Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 —
  A Caution Concerning Forward-Looking Statements

Some statements in this news release may be forward-looking statements for purposes of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Abbott cautions that these forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements. Economic, competitive, governmental, technological and other factors that may affect Abbott's operations are discussed in Item 1A, "Risk Factors" in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended Dec. 31, 2020 , and are incorporated herein by reference. Abbott undertakes no obligation to release publicly any revisions to forward-looking statements as a result of subsequent events or developments, except as required by law.  

1

Third-quarter 2021 diluted EPS from continuing operations on a GAAP basis reflects 69.6 percent growth.

2

Full-year 2021 guidance for diluted EPS from continuing operations on a GAAP basis reflects growth of 44.5 percent at the mid-point versus prior year.

3

In the third quarter of 2019, worldwide sales were $8.076 billion. In the third quarter of 2021, COVID-19 testing-related sales were $1.908 billion. In the nine months of 2019, worldwide sales were $23.590 billion. In the nine months of 2021, COVID-19 testing-related sales were $5.360 billion.

4

In the third quarter of 2020, Diagnostics sales were $2.64 billion, which included COVID-19 testing-related sales of $0.9 billion.

5

In the third quarter of 2019, Core Laboratory and Molecular Diagnostics sales were $1.177 billion and $111 million, respectively. In the third quarter of 2021, COVID-19 testing-related sales for Core Laboratory and Molecular Diagnostics were $47 million and $218 million, respectively.

6

In the third quarter of 2019, Medical Devices sales were $3.065 billion.

Abbott Laboratories and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Statement of Earnings

Third Quarter Ended September 30, 2021 and 2020

(in millions, except per share data)

(unaudited)




3Q21


3Q20


%
Change


Net Sales


$10,928


$8,853


23.4










Cost of products sold, excluding amortization expense


4,423


3,966


11.5


Amortization of intangible assets


520


510


1.8


Research and development


672


580


16.1


Selling, general, and administrative


2,767


2,302


20.2


Total Operating Cost and Expenses


8,382


7,358


13.9










Operating Earnings


2,546


1,495


70.2










Interest expense, net


123


127


(3.3)


Net foreign exchange (gain) loss


4


(7)


n/m


Other (income) expense, net


(74)


(46)


63.1


Earnings from Continuing Operations before taxes


2,493


1,421


75.3










Tax expense on Earnings from Continuing Operations


393


189


107.3

1)

Earnings from Continuing Operations


2,100


1,232


70.4










Earnings from Discontinued Operations, net of taxes


--


--


n/m










Net Earnings


$2,100


$1,232


70.4










Earnings from Continuing Operations, excluding








Specified Items, as described below


$2,518


$1,760


43.1

2)









Diluted Earnings per Common Share from:








Continuing Operations


$1.17


$0.69


69.6


Discontinued Operations


--


--


n/m


Total


$1.17


$0.69


69.6










Diluted Earnings per Common Share from Continuing








Operations, excluding Specified Items, as described below


$1.40


$0.98


42.9

2)









Average Number of Common Shares Outstanding








Plus Dilutive Common Stock Options


1,789


1,788





NOTES:
See tables titled "Non-GAAP Reconciliation of Financial Information From Continuing Operations" for an explanation of certain non-GAAP financial information.
n/m = Percent change is not meaningful.
See footnotes below.



1)

2020 Tax expense on Earnings from Continuing Operations includes the recognition of approximately $20 million in excess tax benefits associated with share-based compensation.



2)

2021 Net Earnings and Diluted Earnings per Common Share from Continuing Operations, excluding Specified Items, excludes net after-tax charges of $418 million, or $0.23 per share, for intangible amortization and other expenses primarily associated with restructuring actions and acquisitions, partially offset by a change in estimate to the restructuring actions recognized in the second quarter related to Abbott's manufacturing network for COVID-19 diagnostic tests to reflect current and projected demand.




2020 Net Earnings and Diluted Earnings per Common Share from Continuing Operations, excluding Specified Items, excludes net after-tax charges of $528 million, or $0.29 per share, for intangible amortization and impairment expenses and other net expenses primarily associated with acquisitions, restructuring actions and income from a litigation settlement.

Abbott Laboratories and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Statement of Earnings

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021 and 2020

(in millions, except per share data)

(unaudited)




9M21


9M20


% Change


Net Sales


$31,607


$23,907


32.2










Cost of products sold, excluding amortization expense


13,771


10,510


31.0


Amortization of intangible assets


1,533


1,624


(5.7)


Research and development


1,980


1,722


15.0


Selling, general, and administrative


8,276


7,126


16.1


Total Operating Cost and Expenses


25,560


20,982


21.8










Operating Earnings


6,047


2,925


106.7










Interest expense, net


370


373


(0.7)


Net foreign exchange (gain) loss


7


(3)


n/m


Other (income) expense, net


(214)


(25)


n/m


Earnings from Continuing Operations before taxes


5,884


2,580


128.0










Tax expense on Earnings from Continuing Operations


802


267


n/m

1)

Earnings from Continuing Operations


5,082


2,313


119.7










Earnings from Discontinued Operations, net of taxes


--


20


n/m










Net Earnings


$5,082


$2,333


117.8










Earnings from Continuing Operations, excluding








Specified Items, as described below


$7,001


$3,940


77.7

2)









Diluted Earnings per Common Share from:








Continuing Operations


$2.83


$1.29


119.4


Discontinued Operations


--


0.01


n/m


Total


$2.83


$1.30


117.7










Diluted Earnings per Common Share from Continuing








Operations, excluding Specified Items, as described below


$3.89


$2.20


76.8

2)









Average Number of Common Shares Outstanding








Plus Dilutive Common Stock Options


1,791


1,785





NOTES:
See tables titled "Non-GAAP Reconciliation of Financial Information From Continuing Operations" for an explanation of certain non-GAAP financial information.
n/m = Percent change is not meaningful.
See footnotes below.



1)

2021 Tax expense on Earnings from Continuing Operations includes the recognition of approximately $97 million in excess tax benefits associated with share-based compensation.




2020 Tax expense on Earnings from Continuing Operations includes the recognition of approximately $80 million of net tax benefits as a result of the resolution of various tax positions related to prior years and approximately $87 million in excess tax benefits associated with share-based compensation.



2)

2021 Net Earnings and Diluted Earnings per Common Share from Continuing Operations, excluding Specified Items, excludes net after-tax charges of $1.919 billion, or $1.06 per share, for intangible amortization and other net expenses primarily associated with restructuring actions, certain litigation and acquisitions.




2020 Net Earnings and Diluted Earnings per Common Share from Continuing Operations, excluding Specified Items, excludes net after-tax charges of $1.627 billion, or $0.91 per share, for intangible amortization expense, impairment charges and other net expense primarily associated with acquisitions, restructuring actions and income from a litigation settlement.

Abbott Laboratories and Subsidiaries

Non-GAAP Reconciliation of Financial Information From Continuing Operations

Third Quarter Ended September 30, 2021 and 2020

(in millions, except per share data)

(unaudited)




3Q21



As
Reported (GAAP)


Specified Items


As
Adjusted


% to Sales










Intangible Amortization


$           520


$     (520)


$         --



Gross Margin


5,985


445


6,430


58.8%

R&D


672


(21)


651


6.0%

SG&A


2,767


(30)


2,737


25.0%

Other (income) expense, net


(74)


7


(67)



Earnings from Continuing Operations before taxes


2,493


489


2,982



Tax expense on Earnings from Continuing Operations


393


71


464



Earnings from Continuing Operations


2,100


418


2,518



Diluted Earnings per Share from Continuing Operations


$1.17


$0.23


$1.40




Specified items reflect intangible amortization expense of $520 million and net pretax income of $31 million, primarily associated with a change in estimate to the restructuring actions recognized in the second quarter, partially offset by costs associated with acquisitions and other expenses. See tables titled "Details of Specified Items" for additional details regarding specified items.




3Q20



As
Reported (GAAP)


Specified Items


As
Adjusted


% to Sales










Intangible Amortization


$            510


$     (510)


$          --



Gross Margin


4,377


705


5,082


57.4%

R&D


580


(21)


559


6.3%

SG&A


2,302


63


2,365


26.7%

Other (income) expense, net


(46)


(1)


(47)



Earnings from Continuing Operations before taxes


1,421


664


2,085



Tax expense on Earnings from Continuing Operations


189


136


325



Earnings from Continuing Operations


1,232


528


1,760



Diluted Earnings per Share from Continuing Operations


$0.69


$0.29


$0.98




Specified items reflect intangible amortization expense of $510 million and other net expenses of $154 million, primarily associated with acquisitions, restructuring actions and other expenses and litigation settlement income. See tables titled "Details of Specified Items" for additional details regarding specified items.

Abbott Laboratories and Subsidiaries

Non-GAAP Reconciliation of Financial Information From Continuing Operations

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021 and 2020

(in millions, except per share data)

(unaudited)




9M21



As
Reported (GAAP)


Specified Items


As
Adjusted


% to Sales










Intangible Amortization


$         1,533


$  (1,533)


$         --



Gross Margin


16,303


2,042


18,345


58.0%

R&D


1,980


(67)


1,913


6.1%

SG&A


8,276


(274)


8,002


25.3%

Other (income) expense, net


(214)


30


(184)



Earnings from Continuing Operations before taxes


5,884


2,353


8,237



Tax expense on Earnings from Continuing Operations


802


434


1,236



Earnings from Continuing Operations


5,082


1,919


7,001



Diluted Earnings per Share from Continuing Operations


$2.83


$1.06


$3.89




Specified items reflect intangible amortization expense of $1.533 billion and other net expenses of $820 million, primarily associated with restructuring actions, certain litigation, acquisitions and other expenses. See tables titled "Details of Specified Items" for additional details regarding specified items.




9M20



As
Reported (GAAP)


Specified Items


As
Adjusted


% to Sales










Intangible Amortization


$         1,624


$   (1,624)


$          --



Gross Margin


11,773


1,895


13,668


57.2%

R&D


1,722


(64)


1,658


6.9%

SG&A


7,126


(19)


7,107


29.7%

Other (income) expense, net


(25)


(111)


(136)



Earnings from Continuing Operations before taxes


2,580


2,089


4,669



Tax expense on Earnings from Continuing Operations


267


462


729



Earnings from Continuing Operations


2,313


1,627


3,940



Diluted Earnings per Share from Continuing Operations


$1.29


$0.91


$2.20




Specified items reflect intangible amortization expense of $1.624 billion and other net expenses of $465 million, primarily associated with acquisitions, restructuring actions and other expenses and litigation settlement income. See tables titled "Details of Specified Items" for additional details regarding specified items.

A reconciliation of the third-quarter tax rates for continuing operations for 2021 and 2020 is shown below:




3Q21


($ in millions)


Pre-Tax Income


Taxes on Earnings


Tax
Rate


As reported (GAAP)


$2,493


$        393


15.7%


Specified items


489


71




Excluding specified items


$2,982


$464


15.5%














3Q20


($ in millions)


Pre-Tax Income


Taxes on Earnings


Tax
Rate


As reported (GAAP)


$1,421


$189


13.3%

1)

Specified items


664


136




Excluding specified items


$2,085


$325


15.6%




1)

2020 Tax expense on Earnings from Continuing Operations includes the recognition of approximately $20 million in excess tax benefits associated with share-based compensation.

A reconciliation of the year-to-date tax rates for continuing operations for 2021 and 2020 is shown below:




9M21


($ in millions)


Pre-Tax Income


Taxes on Earnings


Tax
Rate


As reported (GAAP)


$5,884


$        802


13.6%

2)

Specified items


2,353


434




Excluding specified items


$8,237


$1,236


15.0%














9M20


($ in millions)


Pre-Tax Income


Taxes on Earnings


Tax
Rate


As reported (GAAP)


$2,580


$267


10.4%

3)

Specified items


2,089


462




Excluding specified items


$4,669


$729


15.6%




2)

2021 Tax expense on Earnings from Continuing Operations includes the recognition of approximately $97 million in excess tax benefits associated with share-based compensation.



3)

2020 Tax expense on Earnings from Continuing Operations includes the recognition of approximately $80 million of net tax benefits as a result of the resolution of various tax positions related to prior years and approximately $87 million in excess tax benefits associated with share-based compensation.

Abbott Laboratories and Subsidiaries

Details of Specified Items

Third Quarter Ended September 30, 2021

(in millions, except per share data)

(unaudited)




Acquisition or
Divestiture-related (a)


Restructuring and
Cost Reduction
Initiatives (b)


Intangible
Amortization


Other (c)


Total
Specifieds

Gross Margin


$              16


$            (96)


$          520


$         5


$       445

R&D


(4)


--


--


(17)


(21)

SG&A


(12)


(23)


--


5


(30)

Other (income) expense, net


6


--


--


1


7

Earnings from Continuing Operations before taxes


$              26


$            (73)


$          520


$       16


489

Tax expense on Earnings from Continuing Operations (d)









71

Earnings from Continuing Operations










$       418

Diluted Earnings per Share from Continuing Operations









$      0.23


The table above provides additional details regarding the specified items described on table titled "Non-GAAP Reconciliation of Financial Information From Continuing Operations."



a)

Acquisition-related expenses include integration costs, which represent incremental costs directly related to integrating the acquired businesses and include expenditures for the integration of systems, processes and business activities.

b)

Restructuring and cost reduction initiative expenses include severance, outplacement, and other direct costs associated with specific restructuring plans and cost reduction initiatives. Restructuring and cost reduction plans consist of distinct initiatives to streamline operations including the consolidation and rationalization of business activities and facilities, workforce reductions, the transfer of product lines between manufacturing facilities, and the transfer of other business activities between sites. The Gross Margin amount includes a credit associated with a change in estimate to the charges taken in the second quarter for a restructuring plan related to Abbott's manufacturing network for COVID-19 diagnostic tests to reflect current and projected demand.

c)

Other includes incremental costs to comply with the European Union's Medical Device (MDR) and In Vitro Diagnostics Medical Device (IVDR) Regulations for previously approved products.

d)

Reflects the net tax benefit associated with the specified items and excess tax benefits associated with share-based compensation.

Abbott Laboratories and Subsidiaries

Details of Specified Items

Third Quarter Ended September 30, 2020

(in millions, except per share data)

(unaudited)




Acquisition or
Divestiture-related (a)


Restructuring and
Cost Reduction
Initiatives (b)


Intangible
Amortization


Other (c)


Total
Specifieds

Gross Margin


$              16


$              27


$          510


$      152


$       705

R&D


(1)


(1)


--


(19)


(21)

SG&A


(28)


(9)


--


100


63

Other (income) expense, net


(2)


--


--


1


(1)

Earnings from Continuing Operations before taxes


$              47


$              37


$          510


$       70


664

Tax expense on Earnings from Continuing Operations (d)









136

Earnings from Continuing Operations










$       528

Diluted Earnings per Share from Continuing Operations









$      0.29


The table above provides additional details regarding the specified items described on table titled "Non-GAAP Reconciliation of Financial Information From Continuing Operations."



a)

Acquisition-related expenses include integration costs, which represent incremental costs directly related to integrating the acquired businesses and include expenditures for retention and the integration of systems, processes and business activities.

b)

Restructuring and cost reduction initiative expenses include severance, outplacement, and other direct costs associated with specific restructuring plans and cost reduction initiatives. Restructuring and cost reduction plans consist of distinct initiatives to streamline operations including the consolidation and rationalization of business activities and facilities, workforce reductions, the transfer of product lines between manufacturing facilities, and the transfer of other business activities between sites.

c)

Other primarily relates to the impairment of an intangible asset and the costs to acquire R&D assets, partially offset by income from the settlement of litigation.

d)

Reflects the net tax benefit associated with the specified items, the resolution of prior years' tax positions and excess tax benefits associated with share-based compensation.

Abbott Laboratories and Subsidiaries

Details of Specified Items

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021

(in millions, except per share data)

(unaudited)




Acquisition or
Divestiture-related (a)


Restructuring and
Cost Reduction
Initiatives (b)


Intangible
Amortization


Other (c)


Total
Specifieds

Gross Margin


$              56


$            433


$        1,533


$        20


$    2,042

R&D


(9)


1


--


(59)


(67)

SG&A


(43)


(22)


--


(209)


(274)

Other (income) expense, net


3


1


--


26


30

Earnings from Continuing Operations before taxes


$            105


$            453


$        1,533


$      262


2,353

Tax expense on Earnings from Continuing Operations (d)









434

Earnings from Continuing Operations










$    1,919

Diluted Earnings per Share from Continuing Operations









$      1.06


The table above provides additional details regarding the specified items described on table titled "Non-GAAP Reconciliation of Financial Information From Continuing Operations."



a)

Acquisition-related expenses include integration costs, which represent incremental costs directly related to integrating the acquired businesses and include expenditures for the integration of systems, processes and business activities.

b)

Restructuring and cost reduction initiative expenses include severance, outplacement, and other direct costs associated with specific restructuring plans and cost reduction initiatives. Restructuring and cost reduction plans consist of distinct initiatives to streamline operations including the consolidation and rationalization of business activities and facilities, workforce reductions, the transfer of product lines between manufacturing facilities, and the transfer of other business activities between sites. The Gross Margin amount includes charges associated with a restructuring plan to align Abbott's manufacturing network for COVID-19 diagnostic tests with changes during the year in current and projected testing demand.

c)

Other primarily relates to the costs related to certain litigation, the acquisition of a research and development asset, the impairments of an equity investment and an intangible asset, and the gain on the disposition of an equity method investment.

d)

Reflects the net tax benefit associated with the specified items and excess tax benefits associated with share-based compensation.

Abbott Laboratories and Subsidiaries

Details of Specified Items

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020

(in millions, except per share data)

(unaudited)




Acquisition or
Divestiture-related (a)


Restructuring and
Cost Reduction
Initiatives (b)


Intangible
Amortization


Other (c)


Total
Specifieds

Gross Margin


$              61


$             57


$        1,624


$      153


$    1,895

R&D


(8)


(9)


--


(47)


(64)

SG&A


(83)


(36)


--


100


(19)

Other (income) expense, net


(3)


--


--


(108)


(111)

Earnings from Continuing Operations before taxes


$            155


$            102


$        1,624


$      208


2,089

Tax expense on Earnings from Continuing Operations (d)









462

Earnings from Continuing Operations










$    1,627

Diluted Earnings per Share from Continuing Operations









$      0.91


The table above provides additional details regarding the specified items described on table titled "Non-GAAP Reconciliation of Financial Information From Continuing Operations."



a)

Acquisition-related expenses include integration costs, which represent incremental costs directly related to integrating the acquired businesses and include expenditures for retention, severance, and the integration of systems, processes and business activities.

b)

Restructuring and cost reduction initiative expenses include severance, outplacement, and other direct costs associated with specific restructuring plans and cost reduction initiatives. Restructuring and cost reduction plans consist of distinct initiatives to streamline operations including the consolidation and rationalization of business activities and facilities, workforce reductions, the transfer of product lines between manufacturing facilities, and the transfer of other business activities between sites.

c)

Other primarily relates to impairment charges related to certain assets and the costs to acquire R&D assets, partially offset by income from the settlement of litigation.

d)

Reflects the net tax benefit associated with the specified items, the resolution of prior years' tax positions and excess tax benefits associated with share-based compensation.

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Medtronic Affera pulsed field ablation technologies continue to demonstrate promising evidence for atrial fibrillation patients

Medtronic Affera pulsed field ablation technologies continue to demonstrate promising evidence for atrial fibrillation patients

  • One-year clinical trial data for the next-generation, investigational, Sphere-360™ single-shot PFA catheter show impressive safety, performance, and efficiency results for paroxysmal Afib
  • Dual-energy (RF/PF), focal Sphere-9™ catheter demonstrates efficacy for linear ablation in persistent AFib
  • Medtronic continues legacy of leadership in innovation, showcasing arrhythmia management portfolio at Heart Rhythm Society annual meeting

Medtronic plc (NYSE: MDT), a global leader in healthcare technology, today announced positive clinical outcomes from two studies in atrial fibrillation (AFib) patients treated with the Affera™ family of technologies, including the next-generation Sphere-360™ single-shot pulsed field ablation (PFA) catheter and the groundbreaking Sphere-9™ combination mapping and dual-energy focal PFA catheter. Data were presented in High Impact Science Sessions at the Heart Rhythm Society 2025 Annual Meeting in San Diego ; the Sphere-360 study was simultaneously published in the Heart Rhythm Journal .

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Sphere-360 Study Safety and Performance

Sphere-360 is an investigational, first-of-its-kind, single-shot PFA mapping and ablation catheter for treatment of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (PAF). Results for Sphere-360 at one year, in a prospective, single-arm, multi-center trial performed in European centers, demonstrated freedom from arrhythmia recurrence in 88% of patients, with chronically durable pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) in 98% of targeted veins and no reported safety events in a sub-group treated with the most optimized waveform. The Sphere-360 catheter has a large, conformable lattice design that can be modified into various shapes, is seamlessly integrated with the Affera Mapping and Ablation System and utilizes an 8.5 Fr sheath – the smallest in any single-shot PFA technology.

"The Affera technology is a sophisticated ecosystem, including an advanced, intuitive mapping system and catheters that are seamlessly integrated to offer treatment options for different cardiac arrhythmias. It is encouraging to see the promising results for Sphere-360, which can easily create circumferential lesions without the need for catheter rotation," said Vivek Reddy , M.D., Director of Cardiac Arrhythmia Services for the Mount Sinai Health System in New York City . "The study results showed Sphere-360 has a promising safety and performance profile with zero serious adverse events observed. Upon approval, Sphere-360 will be a valuable addition to Medtronic's Affera system, which has been a game changer for Afib treatment and physician workflow."

Medtronic intends to begin its U.S. pivotal trial for the Sphere-360 catheter later this calendar year. Worldwide, Sphere-360 is currently investigational and not approved for sale or distribution.

Sphere-9 for Linear Ablation

Additionally, in a sub-analysis from the Sphere Per-AF IDE study , results demonstrated that the Sphere-9 catheter can be used safely and effectively to create linear lesions in persistent AF patients. Linear ablation is often used in conjunction with PVI to improve the chances of restoring a normal heart rhythm without recurrence in persistent AF patients. The Sphere Per-AF IDE study evaluated the safety, efficacy and efficiency of Affera and Sphere-9 in persistent AF and led to the FDA approval of Affera in October 2024 .

"True to our Medtronic mission for patients and legacy of innovation, we are delivering our best-in-class technologies to physicians and improving care for AFib patients, and we are not slowing down," said Rebecca Seidel , president of the Cardiac Ablation Solutions business at Medtronic, which is part of the Cardiovascular portfolio. "These results signify another step forward and energize us as we continue to earn and build our leadership position in electrophysiology every day."

Medtronic is the only company with two PFA offerings for physicians and patients. The PulseSelect™ Pulsed Field Ablation System offers physicians a safe, single-shot solution for pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) and is now available in more than 30 countries. The Affera system together with the Sphere-9 catheter enables physician treatment flexibility with its wide area focal design and 9mm lattice tip that can used with an 8.5Fr sheath. Affera is available in Europe , Australia and New Zealand , with global expansion ongoing.

AFib is one of the most common and undertreated heart rhythm disorders, affecting more than 60 million people worldwide. 1 Afib is a progressive disease, often beginning as paroxysmal AFib (presents intermittently) and progressing to persistent (lasts for more than 7+ days without stopping). As the disease progresses, the risk of serious complications including heart failure, stroke and risk of death increases 2-5 .

For more information on the Affera PFA system and the Sphere-9 catheter, visit Medtronic.com.

About Medtronic

Bold thinking. Bolder actions. We are Medtronic. Medtronic plc, headquartered in Galway , Ireland , is the leading global healthcare technology company that boldly attacks the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions. Our Mission — to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life — unites a global team of 95,000+ passionate people across more than 150 countries. Our technologies and therapies treat 70 health conditions and include cardiac devices, surgical robotics, insulin pumps, surgical tools, patient monitoring systems, and more. Powered by our diverse knowledge, insatiable curiosity, and desire to help all those who need it, we deliver innovative technologies that transform the lives of two people every second, every hour, every day. Expect more from us as we empower insight-driven care, experiences that put people first, and better outcomes for our world. In everything we do, we are engineering the extraordinary. For more information on Medtronic (NYSE: MDT), visit www.Medtronic.com and follow Medtronic on LinkedIn .

Any forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties such as those described in Medtronic's periodic reports on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Actual results may differ materially from anticipated results.

References

  1. Roth GA, Mensah GA, Johnson CO et al. Global Burden of Cardiovascular Diseases and Risk Factors, 1990-2019: Update From the GBD 2019 Study. J Am Coll Cardiol 2020;76:2982-3021.
  2. Miyasaka Y, Barnes ME, Bailey KR, et al. Mortality trends in patients diagnosed with first atrial fibrillation: a 21-year community-based study. J Am Coll Cardiol 2007;49:986-92.
  3. Hindricks G, Potpara T, Dagres N, et al. 2020 ESC Guidelines for the diagnosis and management of atrial fibrillation developed in collaboration with the European Association of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery (EACTS). Eur Heart J 2020.
  4. Wolf PA , Abbott RD, Kannel WB. Atrial fibrillation as an independent risk factor for stroke: the Framingham Study. Stroke 1991;22:983-8.
  5. Lubitz SA, Moser C, Sullivan L, et al. Atrial fibrillation patterns and risks of subsequent stroke, heart failure, or death in the community. J Am Heart Assoc 2013;2:e000126

Dr. Reddy is a paid consultant for Medtronic.

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Public Relations
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Investor Relations
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Medtronic Expand URO U.S. clinical trial meets safety and effectiveness primary endpoints for Hugo robotic-assisted surgery system

Medtronic Expand URO U.S. clinical trial meets safety and effectiveness primary endpoints for Hugo robotic-assisted surgery system

Largest multi-center prospective Investigational Device Exemption (IDE) study for multi-port robotic-assisted urologic surgery   in the U.S. presented as a late-breaker at the American Urologic Association annual meeting

Company confirms Hugo RAS system submission to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Medtronic (NYSE: MDT), a global leader in healthcare technology, today announced that the Expand URO Investigational Device Exemption (IDE) clinical study, the largest such study for robotic-assisted urologic surgery ever conducted, met both primary safety and effectiveness endpoints. The prospective, multi-center, single-arm IDE study included 137 patients who underwent urologic procedures using the Hugo™ robotic-assisted surgery (RAS) system.

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Medtronic receives FDA approval for smallest-diameter, lumenless defibrillation lead, the OmniaSecure lead and announces investigational clinical study results

Medtronic receives FDA approval for smallest-diameter, lumenless defibrillation lead, the OmniaSecure lead and announces investigational clinical study results

Adding to the Medtronic portfolio of catheter-based lead solutions, the novel OmniaSecure defibrillation lead allows for precise delivery and placement in the right ventricle

Heart Rhythm 2025: Late-breaking clinical study results evaluating the OmniaSecure lead for investigational use in the LBBAP location show high defibrillation success

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Medtronic advances Abbott CGM partnership with FDA submission of interoperable insulin pump

Medtronic advances Abbott CGM partnership with FDA submission of interoperable insulin pump

Medtronic plc (NYSE: MDT), a global leader in healthcare technology, today announced it has submitted 510(k) applications to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) seeking clearance for an interoperable pump. FDA clearance of this pump would pave the way for system integration with a continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) sensor based on Abbott's most advanced CGM platform.

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The submissions included a 510(k) application for its MiniMed™ 780G pump as an alternate controller enabled (ACE) insulin pump and a separate 510(k) application for its SmartGuard™ algorithm as an interoperable automated glycemic controller (iAGC).

"We understand how meaningful these advancements are, and we're working with urgency to bring enhanced CGM options to our customers," said Que Dallara, EVP & president, Medtronic Diabetes. "This collaboration with Abbott marks an important step forward in providing innovative solutions and more choice for our customers."

This milestone follows the announcement last August that the companies will collaborate on an integrated system based on Abbott's most advanced CGM platform. Abbott will supply Medtronic with a CGM that will work exclusively with Medtronic smart dosing devices and software across both automated insulin delivery and smart multiple daily injections systems. These systems, including the Abbott CGM, will be sold exclusively by Medtronic.

More details will be shared when FDA clearance is secured.

About the Diabetes Business at Medtronic ( www.medtronicdiabetes.com )
Medtronic Diabetes is on a mission to alleviate the burden of diabetes by empowering individuals to live life on their terms, with the most advanced diabetes technology and always-on support when and how they need it. We've pioneered first-of-its-kind innovations for over 40 years and are committed to designing the future of diabetes management through next-generation sensors (CGM), intelligent dosing systems, and the power of data science and AI while always putting the customer experience at the forefront.

About Medtronic
Bold thinking. Bolder actions. We are Medtronic. Medtronic plc, headquartered in Galway , Ireland , is the leading global healthcare technology company that boldly attacks the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions. Our Mission — to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life — unites a global team of 95,000+ passionate people across more than 150 countries. Our technologies and therapies treat 70 health conditions and include cardiac devices, surgical robotics, insulin pumps, surgical tools, patient monitoring systems, and more. Powered by our diverse knowledge, insatiable curiosity, and desire to help all those who need it, we deliver innovative technologies that transform the lives of two people every second, every hour, every day. Expect more from us as we empower insight-driven care, experiences that put people first, and better outcomes for our world. In everything we do, we are engineering the extraordinary. For more information on Medtronic (NYSE: MDT), visit www.Medtronic.com and follow Medtronic on LinkedIn .

Any forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, statements regarding the partnership between Medtronic and Abbott, strategic and other potential benefits of the partnership, Abbott's products and product candidates, and other statements about Medtronic managements' future expectations, beliefs, goals, plans or prospects, are subject to risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to, the ability to obtain regulatory approvals, and other risks and uncertainties such as those described in Medtronic's reports and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Actual results may differ materially from anticipated results. Medtronic cautions investors not to place considerable reliance on the forward-looking statements contained in this press release. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this document, and Medtronic undertakes no obligation to update or revise any of these statements except to the extent required by law.

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Orchestra BioMed Announces AVIM Therapy-Focused Satellite Symposium at HRS 2025 Annual Meeting

Orchestra BioMed Announces AVIM Therapy-Focused Satellite Symposium at HRS 2025 Annual Meeting

  • FDA recently granted Breakthrough Device Designation to AVIM therapy for use in patients with uncontrolled hypertension at increased cardiovascular risk
  • HRS Satellite Symposium will feature leading experts in electrophysiology, hypertension management and heart failure
  • Presentations will detail clinical results from prior studies demonstrating AVIM therapy's ability to immediately, substantially and persistently reduce systolic blood pressure, as well as improve cardiac function
  • Symposium will also feature presentation on the BACKBEAT global pivotal study Orchestra BioMed is currently enrolling in strategic collaboration with Medtronic, plc (NYSE: MDT)

Orchestra BioMed Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: OBIO, "Orchestra BioMed" or the "Company"), a biomedical company accelerating high-impact technologies to patients through risk-reward sharing partnerships, today announced it will host an industry-sponsored satellite symposium at the Heart Rhythm Society ("HRS") 2025 Annual Meeting, taking place April 24–27, 2025, in San Diego, California featuring recent advancements in the Company's atrioventricular interval modulation ("AVIM") therapy program. The April 25 th 6:45 am PT symposium titled " The Future of Cardiac Pacing: Unlocking the Potential of Atrioventricular Interval Modulation (AVIM) Therapy " will convene leading electrophysiologists, hypertension and heart failure specialists to discuss the unmet need in hypertension, AVIM therapy mechanism of action, and growing body of clinical evidence supporting this novel therapy for the treatment of patients with uncontrolled hypertension who have increased cardiovascular risk with or without an indication for a pacemaker.

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Orchestra BioMed Receives FDA Breakthrough Device Designation for AVIM Therapy

Orchestra BioMed Receives FDA Breakthrough Device Designation for AVIM Therapy

  • Breakthrough Device Designation ("BDD") applies to an estimated U.S. population of over 7.7 million patients with uncontrolled hypertension and increased cardiovascular risk
  • BDD also encompasses pacemaker-indicated patients with uncontrolled hypertension who are the focus of the BACKBEAT global pivotal study Orchestra BioMed is currently enrolling in strategic collaboration with Medtronic, plc (NYSE: MDT)
  • BDD status provides accelerated FDA engagement and reviews for AVIM therapy; it also supports potential pathways to secure higher reimbursement for AVIM-enabled devices in the future

Orchestra BioMed Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: OBIO) ("Orchestra BioMed" or the "Company"), a biomedical company accelerating high-impact technologies to patients through risk-reward sharing partnerships, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") has granted Breakthrough Device Designation ("BDD") for atrioventricular interval modulation ("AVIM") therapy.

Specifically, the BDD is for an implantable system (i.e., a pacemaker) to deliver AVIM therapy using conduction system pacing to reduce blood pressure in patients with increased ten-year atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease ("ASCVD") risk, preserved left ventricular systolic function, and uncontrolled hypertension, despite the use of anti-hypertensive medications or in patients who may have intolerance to anti-hypertensive medications. Orchestra BioMed estimates that there are over 7.7 million patients in the U.S. that meet the criteria for the BDD for AVIM therapy. AVIM therapy is currently being evaluated under an FDA investigational device exemption ("IDE") in the BACKBEAT global pivotal study which is being conducted by Orchestra BioMed in collaboration with Medtronic. The BACKBEAT pivotal study is enrolling pacemaker-indicated patients with uncontrolled hypertension despite the use of anti-hypertensive medication, a key subpopulation under the BDD for which Orchestra BioMed believes AVIM therapy may offer optimal clinical benefit.

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