J&J, Flush With Cash, Has Flexibility To Be ‘Bolder’ On M&A, CEO Duato Says
Executive Summary
The company kicked off the new year with a new CEO, plans to break out consumer health, and a strong financial position, including $32bn in cash and lowest level of net debt in more than four years.
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