UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
    QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 20222023
OR
    TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from                                    to                                   
Commission File Number: 001-35565
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AbbVie Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware32-0375147
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
(I.R.S. employer identification number)
1 North Waukegan Road
North Chicago, Illinois 60064-6400
Telephone: (847) 932-7900
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.        Yes No
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files).        Yes No
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and "emerging growth company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large Accelerated FilerAccelerated Filer
Non-Accelerated FilerSmaller reporting company
Emerging growth company
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).        Yes No
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per shareABBVNew York Stock Exchange
Chicago Stock Exchange
1.500% Senior Notes due 2023ABBV23BNew York Stock Exchange
1.375% Senior Notes due 2024ABBV24New York Stock Exchange
1.250% Senior Notes due 2024ABBV24BNew York Stock Exchange
0.750% Senior Notes due 2027ABBV27New York Stock Exchange
2.125% Senior Notes due 2028ABBV28New York Stock Exchange
2.625% Senior Notes due 2028ABBV28BNew York Stock Exchange
2.125% Senior Notes due 2029ABBV29New York Stock Exchange
1.250% Senior Notes due 2031ABBV31New York Stock Exchange
As of October 26, 2022,27, 2023, AbbVie Inc. had 1,768,480,5081,765,537,421 shares of common stock at $0.01 par value outstanding.



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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
AbbVie Inc. and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings (unaudited)

Three months ended
September 30,
Nine months ended
September 30,
Three months ended
September 30,
Nine months ended
September 30,
(in millions, except per share data)(in millions, except per share data)2022202120222021(in millions, except per share data)2023202220232022
Net revenuesNet revenues$14,812 $14,342 $42,933 $41,311 Net revenues$13,927 $14,812 $40,017 $42,933 
Cost of products soldCost of products sold5,022 4,390 13,244 13,126 Cost of products sold6,485 5,022 14,711 13,244 
Selling, general and administrativeSelling, general and administrative3,304 3,083 11,843 9,089 Selling, general and administrative3,372 3,304 9,679 11,843 
Research and developmentResearch and development1,614 1,661 4,720 5,095 Research and development1,723 1,614 5,748 4,720 
Acquired IPR&D and milestonesAcquired IPR&D and milestones40 402 454 719 Acquired IPR&D and milestones66 40 496 454 
Other operating expense, net229 500 57 432 
Other operating expense (income), netOther operating expense (income), net— 229 (179)57 
Total operating costs and expensesTotal operating costs and expenses10,209 10,036 30,318 28,461 Total operating costs and expenses11,646 10,209 30,455 30,318 
Operating earningsOperating earnings4,603 4,306 12,615 12,850 Operating earnings2,281 4,603 9,562 12,615 
Interest expense, netInterest expense, net497 585 1,568 1,813 Interest expense, net398 497 1,306 1,568 
Net foreign exchange lossNet foreign exchange loss36 12 108 35 Net foreign exchange loss25 36 97 108 
Other expense (income), netOther expense (income), net(330)21 427 2,284 Other expense (income), net(95)(330)3,121 427 
Earnings before income tax expenseEarnings before income tax expense4,400 3,688 10,512 8,718 Earnings before income tax expense1,953 4,400 5,038 10,512 
Income tax expenseIncome tax expense448 508 1,139 1,214 Income tax expense172 448 989 1,139 
Net earningsNet earnings3,952 3,180 9,373 7,504 Net earnings1,781 3,952 4,049 9,373 
Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interestNet earnings attributable to noncontrolling interest10 Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interest10 
Net earnings attributable to AbbVie Inc.Net earnings attributable to AbbVie Inc.$3,949 $3,179 $9,363 $7,498 Net earnings attributable to AbbVie Inc.$1,778 $3,949 $4,041 $9,363 
Per share dataPer share dataPer share data
Basic earnings per share attributable to AbbVie Inc.Basic earnings per share attributable to AbbVie Inc.$2.22 $1.78 $5.26 $4.21 Basic earnings per share attributable to AbbVie Inc.$1.00 $2.22 $2.27 $5.26 
Diluted earnings per share attributable to AbbVie Inc.Diluted earnings per share attributable to AbbVie Inc.$2.21 $1.78 $5.24 $4.19 Diluted earnings per share attributable to AbbVie Inc.$1.00 $2.21 $2.26 $5.24 
Weighted-average basic shares outstandingWeighted-average basic shares outstanding1,771 1,770 1,771 1,769 Weighted-average basic shares outstanding1,767 1,771 1,768 1,771 
Weighted-average diluted shares outstandingWeighted-average diluted shares outstanding1,776 1,777 1,777 1,776 Weighted-average diluted shares outstanding1,771 1,776 1,772 1,777 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
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AbbVie Inc. and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (unaudited)
Three months ended
September 30,
Nine months ended
September 30,
Three months ended
September 30,
Nine months ended
September 30,
(in millions)(in millions)2022202120222021(in millions)2023202220232022
Net earningsNet earnings$3,952 $3,180 $9,373 $7,504 Net earnings$1,781 $3,952 $4,049 $9,373 
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax expense (benefit) of $(11) for the three months and $(30) for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and $(8) for the three months and $(32) for the nine months ended September 30, 2021(989)(361)(2,043)(794)
Net investment hedging activities, net of tax expense (benefit) of $165 for the three months and $348 for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and $51 for the three months and $123 for the nine months ended September 30, 2021599 184 1,265 444 
Pension and post-employment benefits, net of tax expense (benefit) of $14 for the three months and $35 for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and $17 for the three months and $50 for the nine months ended September 30, 202160 67 136 196 
Cash flow hedging activities, net of tax expense (benefit) of $14 for the three months and $17 for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and $13 for the three months and $16 for the nine months ended September 30, 202183 57 98 115 
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax expense (benefit) of $(17) for the three months and $(11) for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and $(11) for the three months and $(30) for the nine months ended September 30, 2022Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax expense (benefit) of $(17) for the three months and $(11) for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and $(11) for the three months and $(30) for the nine months ended September 30, 2022(457)(989)(279)(2,043)
Net investment hedging activities, net of tax expense (benefit) of $84 for the three months and $26 for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and $165 for the three months and $348 for the nine months ended September 30, 2022Net investment hedging activities, net of tax expense (benefit) of $84 for the three months and $26 for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and $165 for the three months and $348 for the nine months ended September 30, 2022302 599 89 1,265 
Pension and post-employment benefits, net of tax expense (benefit) of $1 for the three months and $11 for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and $14 for the three months and $35 for the nine months ended September 30, 2022Pension and post-employment benefits, net of tax expense (benefit) of $1 for the three months and $11 for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and $14 for the three months and $35 for the nine months ended September 30, 202260 38 136 
Cash flow hedging activities, net of tax expense (benefit) of $7 for the three months and $(1) for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and $14 for the three months and $17 for the nine months ended September 30, 2022Cash flow hedging activities, net of tax expense (benefit) of $7 for the three months and $(1) for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and $14 for the three months and $17 for the nine months ended September 30, 202252 83 (2)98 
Other comprehensive lossOther comprehensive loss(247)(53)(544)(39)Other comprehensive loss(101)(247)(154)(544)
Comprehensive incomeComprehensive income3,705 3,127 8,829 7,465 Comprehensive income1,680 3,705 3,895 8,829 
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interestComprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest10 Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest10 
Comprehensive income attributable to AbbVie Inc.Comprehensive income attributable to AbbVie Inc.$3,702 $3,126 $8,819 $7,459 Comprehensive income attributable to AbbVie Inc.$1,677 $3,702 $3,887 $8,819 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.




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AbbVie Inc. and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(in millions, except share data)(in millions, except share data)September 30,
2022
December 31,
2021
(in millions, except share data)September 30,
2023
December 31,
2022
(unaudited)(unaudited)
AssetsAssetsAssets
Current assetsCurrent assetsCurrent assets
Cash and equivalentsCash and equivalents$11,832 $9,746 Cash and equivalents$13,287 $9,201 
Short-term investmentsShort-term investments47 84 Short-term investments28 
Accounts receivable, netAccounts receivable, net10,743 9,977 Accounts receivable, net11,412 11,254 
InventoriesInventories3,172 3,128 Inventories3,981 3,579 
Prepaid expenses and otherPrepaid expenses and other4,570 4,993 Prepaid expenses and other4,541 4,401 
Total current assetsTotal current assets30,364 27,928 Total current assets33,224 28,463 
InvestmentsInvestments235 277 Investments275 241 
Property and equipment, netProperty and equipment, net4,893 5,110 Property and equipment, net4,934 4,935 
Intangible assets, netIntangible assets, net68,725 75,951 Intangible assets, net58,603 67,439 
GoodwillGoodwill31,726 32,379 Goodwill32,091 32,156 
Other assetsOther assets5,382 4,884 Other assets7,094 5,571 
Total assetsTotal assets$141,325 $146,529 Total assets$136,221 $138,805 
Liabilities and EquityLiabilities and EquityLiabilities and Equity
Current liabilitiesCurrent liabilitiesCurrent liabilities
Short-term borrowingsShort-term borrowings$10 $14 Short-term borrowings$$
Current portion of long-term debt and finance lease obligationsCurrent portion of long-term debt and finance lease obligations9,197 12,481 Current portion of long-term debt and finance lease obligations5,113 4,135 
Accounts payable and accrued liabilitiesAccounts payable and accrued liabilities23,505 22,699 Accounts payable and accrued liabilities29,658 25,402 
Total current liabilitiesTotal current liabilities32,712 35,194 Total current liabilities34,773 29,538 
Long-term debt and finance lease obligationsLong-term debt and finance lease obligations60,399 64,189 Long-term debt and finance lease obligations55,631 59,135 
Deferred income taxesDeferred income taxes1,972 3,009 Deferred income taxes2,044 2,190 
Other long-term liabilitiesOther long-term liabilities30,215 28,701 Other long-term liabilities31,644 30,655 
Commitments and contingenciesCommitments and contingenciesCommitments and contingencies
Stockholders' equityStockholders' equityStockholders' equity
Common stock, $0.01 par value, 4,000,000,000 shares authorized, 1,812,973,038 shares issued as of September 30, 2022 and 1,803,195,293 as of December 31, 202118 18 
Common stock held in treasury, at cost, 44,572,117 shares as of September 30, 2022 and 34,857,597 as of December 31, 2021(4,590)(3,143)
Common stock, $0.01 par value, 4,000,000,000 shares authorized, 1,822,577,212 shares issued as of September 30, 2023 and 1,813,770,294 as of December 31, 2022Common stock, $0.01 par value, 4,000,000,000 shares authorized, 1,822,577,212 shares issued as of September 30, 2023 and 1,813,770,294 as of December 31, 202218 18 
Common stock held in treasury, at cost, 57,091,177 shares as of September 30, 2023 and 44,589,000 as of December 31, 2022Common stock held in treasury, at cost, 57,091,177 shares as of September 30, 2023 and 44,589,000 as of December 31, 2022(6,525)(4,594)
Additional paid-in capitalAdditional paid-in capital19,056 18,305 Additional paid-in capital20,021 19,245 
Retained earningsRetained earnings4,953 3,127 Retained earnings933 4,784 
Accumulated other comprehensive lossAccumulated other comprehensive loss(3,443)(2,899)Accumulated other comprehensive loss(2,353)(2,199)
Total stockholders' equityTotal stockholders' equity15,994 15,408 Total stockholders' equity12,094 17,254 
Noncontrolling interestNoncontrolling interest33 28 Noncontrolling interest35 33 
Total equityTotal equity16,027 15,436 Total equity12,129 17,287 
Total liabilities and equityTotal liabilities and equity$141,325 $146,529 Total liabilities and equity$136,221 $138,805 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
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AbbVie Inc. and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Equity (unaudited)

(in millions)(in millions)Common shares outstandingCommon stockTreasury stockAdditional paid-in capitalRetained earningsAccumulated other comprehensive lossNoncontrolling interestTotal(in millions)Common shares outstandingCommon stockTreasury stockAdditional paid-in capitalRetained earningsAccumulated other comprehensive lossNoncontrolling interestTotal
Balance at June 30, 20211,767 $18 $(3,022)$17,936 $740 $(3,103)$25 $12,594 
Net earnings attributable to AbbVie Inc.— — — — 3,179 — — 3,179 
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax— — — — — (53)— (53)
Dividends declared— — — — (2,319)— — (2,319)
Purchases of treasury stock— — (6)— — — — (6)
Stock-based compensation plans and other— 172 — — — 180 
Change in noncontrolling interest— — — — — — 
Balance at September 30, 20211,768 $18 $(3,020)$18,108 $1,600 $(3,156)$27 $13,577 
Balance at June 30, 2022Balance at June 30, 20221,768 $18 $(4,591)$18,906 $3,516 $(3,196)$35 $14,688 Balance at June 30, 20221,768 $18 $(4,591)$18,906 $3,516 $(3,196)$35 $14,688 
Net earnings attributable to AbbVie Inc.Net earnings attributable to AbbVie Inc.— — — — 3,949 — — 3,949 Net earnings attributable to AbbVie Inc.— — — — 3,949 — — 3,949 
Other comprehensive loss, net of taxOther comprehensive loss, net of tax— — — — — (247)— (247)Other comprehensive loss, net of tax— — — — — (247)— (247)
Dividends declaredDividends declared— — — — (2,512)— — (2,512)Dividends declared— — — — (2,512)— — (2,512)
Purchases of treasury stockPurchases of treasury stock— — (4)— — — — (4)Purchases of treasury stock— — (4)— — — — (4)
Stock-based compensation plans and otherStock-based compensation plans and other— — 150 — — — 155 Stock-based compensation plans and other— — 150 — — — 155 
Change in noncontrolling interestChange in noncontrolling interest— — — — — — (2)(2)Change in noncontrolling interest— — — — — — (2)(2)
Balance at September 30, 2022Balance at September 30, 20221,768 $18 $(4,590)$19,056 $4,953 $(3,443)$33 $16,027 Balance at September 30, 20221,768 $18 $(4,590)$19,056 $4,953 $(3,443)$33 $16,027 
Balance at December 31, 20201,765 $18 $(2,264)$17,384 $1,055 $(3,117)$21 $13,097 
Balance at June 30, 2023Balance at June 30, 20231,765 $18 $(6,528)$19,839 $1,789 $(2,252)$32 $12,898 
Net earnings attributable to AbbVie Inc.Net earnings attributable to AbbVie Inc.— — — — 7,498 — — 7,498 Net earnings attributable to AbbVie Inc.— — — — 1,778 — — 1,778 
Other comprehensive loss, net of taxOther comprehensive loss, net of tax— — — — — (39)— (39)Other comprehensive loss, net of tax— — — — — (101)— (101)
Dividends declaredDividends declared— — — — (6,953)— — (6,953)Dividends declared— — — — (2,634)— — (2,634)
Purchases of treasury stockPurchases of treasury stock(7)— (803)— — — — (803)Purchases of treasury stock— — (4)— — — — (4)
Stock-based compensation plans and otherStock-based compensation plans and other10 — 47 724 — — — 771 Stock-based compensation plans and other— — 182 — — — 189 
Change in noncontrolling interestChange in noncontrolling interest— — — — — — Change in noncontrolling interest— — — — — — 
Balance at September 30, 20211,768 $18 $(3,020)$18,108 $1,600 $(3,156)$27 $13,577 
Balance at September 30, 2023Balance at September 30, 20231,765 $18 $(6,525)$20,021 $933 $(2,353)$35 $12,129 
Balance at December 31, 2021Balance at December 31, 20211,768 $18 $(3,143)$18,305 $3,127 $(2,899)$28 $15,436 Balance at December 31, 20211,768 $18 $(3,143)$18,305 $3,127 $(2,899)$28 $15,436 
Net earnings attributable to AbbVie Inc.Net earnings attributable to AbbVie Inc.— — — — 9,363 — — 9,363 Net earnings attributable to AbbVie Inc.— — — — 9,363 — — 9,363 
Other comprehensive loss, net of taxOther comprehensive loss, net of tax— — — — — (544)— (544)Other comprehensive loss, net of tax— — — — — (544)— (544)
Dividends declaredDividends declared— — — — (7,537)— — (7,537)Dividends declared— — — — (7,537)— — (7,537)
Purchases of treasury stockPurchases of treasury stock(10)— (1,483)— — — — (1,483)Purchases of treasury stock(10)— (1,483)— — — — (1,483)
Stock-based compensation plans and otherStock-based compensation plans and other10 — 36 751 — — — 787 Stock-based compensation plans and other10 — 36 751 — — — 787 
Change in noncontrolling interestChange in noncontrolling interest— — — — — — Change in noncontrolling interest— — — — — — 
Balance at September 30, 2022Balance at September 30, 20221,768 $18 $(4,590)$19,056 $4,953 $(3,443)$33 $16,027 Balance at September 30, 20221,768 $18 $(4,590)$19,056 $4,953 $(3,443)$33 $16,027 
Balance at December 31, 2022Balance at December 31, 20221,769 $18 $(4,594)$19,245 $4,784 $(2,199)$33 $17,287 
Net earnings attributable to AbbVie Inc.Net earnings attributable to AbbVie Inc.— — — — 4,041 — — 4,041 
Other comprehensive loss, net of taxOther comprehensive loss, net of tax— — — — — (154)— (154)
Dividends declaredDividends declared— — — — (7,892)— — (7,892)
Purchases of treasury stockPurchases of treasury stock(12)— (1,969)— — — — (1,969)
Stock-based compensation plans and otherStock-based compensation plans and other— 38 776 — — — 814 
Change in noncontrolling interestChange in noncontrolling interest— — — — — — 
Balance at September 30, 2023Balance at September 30, 20231,765 $18 $(6,525)$20,021 $933 $(2,353)$35 $12,129 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited)
Nine months ended
September 30,
Nine months ended
September 30,
(in millions) (brackets denote cash outflows)(in millions) (brackets denote cash outflows)20222021(in millions) (brackets denote cash outflows)20232022
Cash flows from operating activitiesCash flows from operating activitiesCash flows from operating activities
Net earningsNet earnings$9,373 $7,504 Net earnings$4,049 $9,373 
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash from operating activities:Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash from operating activities:Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash from operating activities:
DepreciationDepreciation582 630 Depreciation565 582 
Amortization of intangible assetsAmortization of intangible assets5,728 5,912 Amortization of intangible assets6,057 5,728 
Deferred income taxesDeferred income taxes(1,415)(153)Deferred income taxes(1,498)(1,415)
Change in fair value of contingent consideration liabilitiesChange in fair value of contingent consideration liabilities647 2,447 Change in fair value of contingent consideration liabilities3,432 647 
Payments of contingent consideration liabilitiesPayments of contingent consideration liabilities(407)(161)
Stock-based compensationStock-based compensation539 563 Stock-based compensation622 539 
Acquired IPR&D and milestonesAcquired IPR&D and milestones454 719 Acquired IPR&D and milestones496 454 
Other charges related to collaborations— 500 
Gain on divestituresGain on divestitures(172)(68)Gain on divestitures— (172)
Non-cash litigation reserve adjustments, net of cash paymentsNon-cash litigation reserve adjustments, net of cash payments2,261 21 Non-cash litigation reserve adjustments, net of cash payments(205)2,261 
Impairment of intangible assetsImpairment of intangible assets770 50 Impairment of intangible assets2,824 770 
Other, netOther, net(151)(185)Other, net(219)(151)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions:Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions:Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions:
Accounts receivableAccounts receivable(1,039)(572)Accounts receivable(273)(1,039)
InventoriesInventories(516)(30)Inventories(513)(516)
Prepaid expenses and other assetsPrepaid expenses and other assets(60)(462)Prepaid expenses and other assets394 (60)
Accounts payable and other liabilitiesAccounts payable and other liabilities330 1,454 Accounts payable and other liabilities3,661 491 
Income tax assets and liabilities, netIncome tax assets and liabilities, net184 (628)Income tax assets and liabilities, net(899)184 
Cash flows from operating activitiesCash flows from operating activities17,515 17,702 Cash flows from operating activities18,086 17,515 
Cash flows from investing activitiesCash flows from investing activitiesCash flows from investing activities
Acquisitions and investmentsAcquisitions and investments(494)(837)Acquisitions and investments(670)(494)
Acquisitions of property and equipmentAcquisitions of property and equipment(482)(600)Acquisitions of property and equipment(572)(482)
Purchases of investment securitiesPurchases of investment securities(1,428)(73)Purchases of investment securities(43)(1,428)
Sales and maturities of investment securitiesSales and maturities of investment securities1,460 88 Sales and maturities of investment securities41 1,460 
Other, netOther, net769 223 Other, net35 769 
Cash flows from investing activitiesCash flows from investing activities(175)(1,199)Cash flows from investing activities(1,209)(175)
Cash flows from financing activitiesCash flows from financing activitiesCash flows from financing activities
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debtProceeds from issuance of long-term debt2,000 1,000 Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt— 2,000 
Repayments of long-term debt and finance lease obligationsRepayments of long-term debt and finance lease obligations(7,582)(5,662)Repayments of long-term debt and finance lease obligations(2,355)(7,582)
Dividends paidDividends paid(7,537)(6,947)Dividends paid(7,913)(7,537)
Purchases of treasury stockPurchases of treasury stock(1,483)(803)Purchases of treasury stock(1,969)(1,483)
Proceeds from the exercise of stock optionsProceeds from the exercise of stock options209 169 Proceeds from the exercise of stock options149 209 
Payments of contingent consideration liabilitiesPayments of contingent consideration liabilities(817)(480)Payments of contingent consideration liabilities(735)(817)
Other, netOther, net41 22 Other, net50 41 
Cash flows from financing activitiesCash flows from financing activities(15,169)(12,701)Cash flows from financing activities(12,773)(15,169)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and equivalentsEffect of exchange rate changes on cash and equivalents(85)(69)Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and equivalents(18)(85)
Net change in cash and equivalentsNet change in cash and equivalents2,086 3,733 Net change in cash and equivalents4,086 2,086 
Cash and equivalents, beginning of periodCash and equivalents, beginning of period9,746 8,449 Cash and equivalents, beginning of period9,201 9,746 
Cash and equivalents, end of periodCash and equivalents, end of period$11,832 $12,182 Cash and equivalents, end of period$13,287 $11,832 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
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AbbVie Inc. and Subsidiaries
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
Note 1 Basis of Presentation
Basis of Historical Presentation
The unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements of AbbVie Inc. (AbbVie or the company) have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Accordingly, certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in annual financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (U.S. GAAP) have been omitted. These unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the company’s audited consolidated financial statements and notes included in the company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021.2022.
It is management’s opinion that these financial statements include all normal and recurring adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of the company’s financial position and operating results. Net revenues and net earnings for any interim period are not necessarily indicative of future or annual results.
During the three months ended March 31, 2022, AbbVie revised its classification of development milestone expense associated with licensing and collaboration arrangements in the consolidated statement of earnings. Milestone payments incurred prior to regulatory approval, which were previously included in research and development expense, are now presented as acquired IPR&D and milestones expense. The reclassification decreased research and development expense and increased acquired IPR&D and milestones expense by $12 million for the three months and $162 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021. The company believes this presentation assists users of the financial statements to better understand the total upfront and subsequent development milestone payments incurred to acquire in-process research and development projects. Prior periods have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation. The reclassification had no impact on total operating costs and expenses, operating earnings, net earnings, net earnings attributable to AbbVie, Inc., earnings per share, or total equity. Certain other reclassifications were made to conform the prior period interim condensed consolidated financial statements to the current period presentation.
Note 2 Supplemental Financial Information
Interest Expense, Net
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Interest expenseInterest expense$560 $596 $1,664 $1,843 Interest expense$555 $560 $1,660 $1,664 
Interest incomeInterest income(63)(11)(96)(30)Interest income(157)(63)(354)(96)
Interest expense, netInterest expense, net$497 $585 $1,568 $1,813 Interest expense, net$398 $497 $1,306 $1,568 
Inventories
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Finished goods$903 $932 
Work-in-process1,309 1,193 
Raw materials960 1,003 
Inventories$3,172 $3,128 
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(in millions)September 30,
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Finished goods$1,035 $1,162 
Work-in-process1,690 1,417 
Raw materials1,256 1,000 
Inventories$3,981 $3,579 
Property and Equipment, Net
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Property and equipment, grossProperty and equipment, gross$10,679 $10,727 Property and equipment, gross$11,374 $10,986 
Accumulated depreciationAccumulated depreciation(5,786)(5,617)Accumulated depreciation(6,440)(6,051)
Property and equipment, netProperty and equipment, net$4,893 $5,110 Property and equipment, net$4,934 $4,935 
Depreciation expense was $196 million for the three months and $565 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and $181 million for the three months and $582 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and $223 million for the three months and $630 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021.2022.
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Note 3 Earnings Per Share
AbbVie grants certain restricted stock units (RSUs) that are considered to be participating securities. Due to the presence of participating securities, AbbVie calculates earnings per share (EPS) using the more dilutive of the treasury stock or the two-class method. For all periods presented, the two-class method was more dilutive.
The following table summarizes the impact of the two-class method:
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Basic EPSBasic EPSBasic EPS
Net earnings attributable to AbbVie Inc.Net earnings attributable to AbbVie Inc.$3,949 $3,179 $9,363 $7,498 Net earnings attributable to AbbVie Inc.$1,778 $3,949 $4,041 $9,363 
Earnings allocated to participating securitiesEarnings allocated to participating securities18 21 43 53 Earnings allocated to participating securities11 18 32 43 
Earnings available to common shareholdersEarnings available to common shareholders$3,931 $3,158 $9,320 $7,445 Earnings available to common shareholders$1,767 $3,931 $4,009 $9,320 
Weighted-average basic shares outstandingWeighted-average basic shares outstanding1,771 1,770 1,771 1,769 Weighted-average basic shares outstanding1,767 1,771 1,768 1,771 
Basic earnings per share attributable to AbbVie Inc.Basic earnings per share attributable to AbbVie Inc.$2.22 $1.78 $5.26 $4.21 Basic earnings per share attributable to AbbVie Inc.$1.00 $2.22 $2.27 $5.26 
Diluted EPSDiluted EPSDiluted EPS
Net earnings attributable to AbbVie Inc.Net earnings attributable to AbbVie Inc.$3,949 $3,179 $9,363 $7,498 Net earnings attributable to AbbVie Inc.$1,778 $3,949 $4,041 $9,363 
Earnings allocated to participating securitiesEarnings allocated to participating securities18 21 43 53 Earnings allocated to participating securities11 18 32 43 
Earnings available to common shareholdersEarnings available to common shareholders$3,931 $3,158 $9,320 $7,445 Earnings available to common shareholders$1,767 $3,931 $4,009 $9,320 
Weighted-average shares of common stock outstandingWeighted-average shares of common stock outstanding1,771 1,770 1,771 1,769 Weighted-average shares of common stock outstanding1,767 1,771 1,768 1,771 
Effect of dilutive securitiesEffect of dilutive securitiesEffect of dilutive securities
Weighted-average diluted shares outstandingWeighted-average diluted shares outstanding1,776 1,777 1,777 1,776 Weighted-average diluted shares outstanding1,771 1,776 1,772 1,777 
Diluted earnings per share attributable to AbbVie Inc.Diluted earnings per share attributable to AbbVie Inc.$2.21 $1.78 $5.24 $4.19 Diluted earnings per share attributable to AbbVie Inc.$1.00 $2.21 $2.26 $5.24 
Certain shares issuable under stock-based compensation plans were excluded from the computation of EPS because the effect would have been antidilutive. The number of common shares excluded was insignificant for all periods presented.
Note 4 Licensing, Acquisitions and Other Arrangements
Other Licensing & Acquisitions Activity
Cash outflows related to acquisitions and investments totaled $670 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and $494 million for the nine months ended September 30, 20222022. AbbVie recorded acquired IPR&D and $837milestones expense of $66 million for the three months and $496 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021. AbbVie recorded acquired IPR&D2023 and milestones expense of $40 million for the three months and $454 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and $402 million for the three months and $719 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021.2022.
Syndesi Therapeutics SA
In February 2022, AbbVie acquired Syndesi Therapeutics SA and its portfolio of novel modulators of the synaptic vesicle protein 2A, including its lead molecule ABBV-552, previously named SDI-118, and accounted for the transaction as an asset acquisition. SDI-118ABBV-552 is a small molecule, currently in Phase 1b studies, which is being evaluated to target nerve terminals to enhance synaptic efficiency. Under the terms of the agreement, AbbVie made an upfront payment of $130 million which was recorded to acquired IPR&D and milestones expense in the
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condensed consolidated statement of earnings in the first quarter of 2022. The agreement also includes additional future payments of up to $870 million upon the achievement of certain development, regulatory and commercial milestones.
Juvise Pharmaceuticals
In June 2022, AbbVie and Laboratories Juvise Pharmaceuticals (Juvise) entered into an asset purchase agreement where Juvise acquired worldwide commercial rights of a mature brand Pylera, which is used for the treatment of peptic ulcers with an infection by the bacterium Helicobacter pylori. The transaction was accounted for as the sale of an asset. Upon completion of the transaction,
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AbbVie received net cash proceeds of $215 million and recognized a pre-tax gain of $172 million which was recorded in other operating income in the condensed consolidated statement of earnings in the second quarter of 2022.
DJS Antibodies LtdOther Arrangements
Subsequent to September 30, 2022, AbbVie entered into an agreementseveral other arrangements resulting in charges related to acquire DJS Antibodies Ltd (DJS) including its lead program DJS-002 and proprietary HEPTAD platform. DJS-002 is an LPAR1 antagonist antibody currently in preclinical studiesupfront payments of $44 million for the treatment of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosisthree months and other fibrotic diseases. HEPTAD platform is a potential novel approach to antibody discovery with specific capabilities targeting transmembrane protein targets. Under the terms of the agreement, AbbVie will make an upfront payment of approximately $255$396 million plus additional future payments of up to $95 million upon achievement of certain development milestones.
Calico Life Sciences LLC
In July 2021, AbbVie and Calico Life Sciences LLC (Calico) entered into an extension of their collaboration to discover, develop and bring to market new therapies for patients with age-related diseases, including neurodegeneration and cancer. This is the second collaboration extension and builds on the partnership established in 2014 and extended in 2018. Under the terms of the agreement, AbbVie and Calico will each contribute an additional $500 million and the term is extended for an additional three years. AbbVie’s contribution is payable in two equal installments beginning in 2023. Calico will be responsible for research and early development until 2025 and will advance collaboration projects into Phase 2a through 2030. Following completion of the Phase 2a studies, AbbVie will have the option to exclusively license the collaboration compounds. Upon exercise, AbbVie would be responsible for late-stage development and commercial activities. Collaboration costs and profits will be shared equally by both parties post option exercise. During the third quarter of 2021, AbbVie recorded $500 million as other operating expense in the condensed consolidated statement of earnings related to its commitments under the agreement.
TeneoOne and TNB-383B
In September 2021, AbbVie acquired TeneoOne, an affiliate of Teneobio, Inc., and TNB-383B, a BCMA-targeting immunotherapeutic for the potential treatment of relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma (R/R MM). In February 2019, AbbVienine months ended September 30, 2023 and TeneoOne entered a strategic transaction to develop and commercialize TNB-383B, a bispecific antibody that simultaneously targets BCMA and CD3 and is designed to direct the body's own immune system to target and kill BCMA-expressing tumor cells. AbbVie exercised its exclusive right to acquire TeneoOne and TNB-383B based on an interim analysis of an ongoing Phase 1 study and accounted$40 million for the transaction as an asset acquisition. Underthree months and $262 million for the terms of the agreement, AbbVie made an exercise payment of $400 million which was recorded to acquirednine months ended September 30, 2022. Acquired IPR&D and milestones expense in the condensed consolidated statement of earnings in the third quarter of 2021. The agreement also included additional paymentsdevelopment milestones of up to $250$22 million uponfor the achievement of certainthree months and $100 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and $62 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2022. There were no development regulatory and commercial milestones.milestones for the three months ended September 30, 2022.
Note 5 Collaborations
The company has ongoing transactions with other entities through collaboration agreements. The following represent the significant collaboration agreements impacting the periods ended September 30, 20222023 and 2021.2022.
Collaboration with Janssen Biotech, Inc.
In December 2011, Pharmacyclics, a wholly-owned subsidiary of AbbVie, entered into a worldwide collaboration and license agreement with Janssen Biotech, Inc. and its affiliates (Janssen), one of the Janssen Pharmaceutical companies of Johnson & Johnson, for the joint development and commercialization of Imbruvica, a novel, orally active, selective covalent inhibitor of Bruton’s tyrosine kinase and certain compounds structurally related to Imbruvica, for oncology and other indications, excluding all immune and inflammatory mediated diseases or conditions and all psychiatric or psychological diseases or conditions, in the United States and outside the United States.
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The collaboration provides Janssen with an exclusive license to commercialize Imbruvica outside of the United States and co-exclusively with AbbVie in the United States. Both parties are responsible for the development, manufacturing and marketing of any products generated as a result of the collaboration. The collaboration has no set duration or specific expiration date and provides for potential future development, regulatory and approval milestone payments of up to $200 million to AbbVie. The collaboration also includes a cost sharing arrangement for associated collaboration activities. Except in certain cases, Janssen is responsible for approximately 60% of collaboration development costs and AbbVie is responsible for the remaining 40% of collaboration development costs.
In the United States, both parties have co-exclusive rights to commercialize the products; however, AbbVie is the principal in the end-customer product sales. AbbVie and Janssen share pre-tax profits and losses equally from the commercialization of products. Sales of Imbruvica are included in AbbVie's net revenues. Janssen's share of profits is included in AbbVie's cost of products sold. Other costs incurred under the collaboration are reported in their respective expense line items, net of Janssen's share.
Outside the United States, Janssen is responsible for and has exclusive rights to commercialize Imbruvica. AbbVie and Janssen share pre-tax profits and losses equally from the commercialization of products. AbbVie's share of profits is included in AbbVie's net revenues. Other costs incurred under the collaboration are reported in their respective expense line items, net of Janssen's share.
The following table shows the profit and cost sharing relationship between Janssen and AbbVie:
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United States - Janssen's share of profits (included in cost of products sold)United States - Janssen's share of profits (included in cost of products sold)$398 $518 $1,210 $1,497 United States - Janssen's share of profits (included in cost of products sold)$316 $398 $925 $1,210 
International - AbbVie's share of profits (included in net revenues)International - AbbVie's share of profits (included in net revenues)286 265 868 816 International - AbbVie's share of profits (included in net revenues)230 286 711 868 
Global - AbbVie's share of other costs (included in respective line items)Global - AbbVie's share of other costs (included in respective line items)63 76 196 220 Global - AbbVie's share of other costs (included in respective line items)59 63 171 196 
AbbVie’s receivable from Janssen, included in accounts receivable, net, was $296$253 million at September 30, 20222023 and $294$295 million at December 31, 2021.2022. AbbVie’s payable to Janssen, included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities, was $379$308 million at September 30, 20222023 and $509$379 million at December 31, 2021.2022.
Collaboration with Genentech, Inc.
AbbVie and Genentech, Inc. (Genentech), a member of the Roche Group, are parties to a collaboration and license agreement executed in 2007 to jointly research, develop and commercialize human therapeutic products containing BCL-2 inhibitors and certain other compound inhibitors which includes Venclexta, a BCL-2 inhibitor used to treat certain hematological malignancies. AbbVie
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shares equally with Genentech all pre-tax profits and losses from the development and commercialization of Venclexta in the United States. AbbVie pays royalties on Venclexta net revenues outside the United States.
AbbVie manufactures and distributes Venclexta globally and is the principal in the end-customer product sales. Sales of Venclexta are included in AbbVie’s net revenues. Genentech’s share of United States profits is included in AbbVie’s cost of products sold. AbbVie records sales and marketing costs associated with the United States collaboration as part of selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expenses and global development costs as part of research and development (R&D) expenses, net of Genentech’s share. Royalties paid for Venclexta revenues outside the United States are also included in AbbVie’s cost of products sold.
The following table shows the profit and cost sharing relationship between Genentech and AbbVie:
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Genentech's share of profits, including royalties (included in cost of products sold)Genentech's share of profits, including royalties (included in cost of products sold)$204 $187 $578 $514 Genentech's share of profits, including royalties (included in cost of products sold)$225 $204 $641 $578 
AbbVie's share of sales and marketing costs from U.S. collaboration (included in SG&A)AbbVie's share of sales and marketing costs from U.S. collaboration (included in SG&A)10 10 27 29 AbbVie's share of sales and marketing costs from U.S. collaboration (included in SG&A)13 10 32 27 
AbbVie's share of development costs (included in R&D)AbbVie's share of development costs (included in R&D)29 34 87 110 AbbVie's share of development costs (included in R&D)24 29 82 87 
    
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Note 6 Goodwill and Intangible Assets
Goodwill
The following table summarizes the changes in the carrying amount of goodwill:
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Balance as of December 31, 20212022$32,37932,156 
Foreign currency translation adjustments(653)(65)
Balance as of September 30, 20222023$31,72632,091 
The company performs its annual goodwill impairment assessment in the third quarter, or earlier if impairment indicators exist. As of September 30, 2022,2023, there were no accumulated goodwill impairment losses.
Intangible Assets, Net
The following table summarizes intangible assets:
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Developed product rightsDeveloped product rights$87,313 $(23,368)$63,945 $88,945 $(18,463)$70,482 Developed product rights$76,526 $(21,170)$55,356 $87,698 $(25,003)$62,695 
License agreementsLicense agreements8,486 (4,376)4,110 8,487 (3,688)4,799 License agreements8,261 (5,299)2,962 8,474 (4,642)3,832 
Total definite-lived intangible assetsTotal definite-lived intangible assets95,799 (27,744)68,055 97,432 (22,151)75,281 Total definite-lived intangible assets84,787 (26,469)58,318 96,172 (29,645)66,527 
Indefinite-lived intangible assetsIndefinite-lived intangible assets670 — 670 670 — 670 Indefinite-lived intangible assets285 — 285 912 — 912 
Total intangible assets, netTotal intangible assets, net$96,469 $(27,744)$68,725 $98,102 $(22,151)$75,951 Total intangible assets, net$85,072 $(26,469)$58,603 $97,084 $(29,645)$67,439 
Definite-Lived Intangible Assets
Amortization expense was $2.0 billion for the three months and $6.1 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and $2.0 billion for the three months and $5.7 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and $1.9 billion for the three months and $5.9 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 2021.2022. Amortization expense was included in cost of products sold in the condensed consolidated statements of earnings.
In August 2023, as part of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022, the company’s oncology product Imbruvica sold in the United States (U.S.) was included on the list of products selected for negotiation by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The selection resulted in a significant decrease in the estimated future cash flows for the product and represented a triggering event
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which required the company to evaluate the underlying definite lived-intangible asset for impairment. The company utilized a discounted cash flow analysis to determine the fair value of $1.9 billion, which was lower than the carrying value of $4.0 billion and resulted in a partial impairment of both the gross and net carrying amount as of August 29, 2023. Based on the revised cash flows, the company recorded a pre-tax impairment charge of $2.1 billion to cost of products sold in the condensed consolidated statement of earnings for the third quarter of 2023. The fair value measurement was based on Level 3 inputs including estimated net revenues, cost of products sold, R&D costs, selling and marketing costs and discount rate. The remaining intangible asset carrying value related to Imbruvica in the U.S. totaled $1.8 billion as of September 30, 2023.
In September 2022, the company made a strategic decision to reduce ongoing sales and marketing investment related to Vuity, an on-market product to treat presbyopia. This strategic decision contributed to a significant decrease in the estimated future cash flows for the product and represented a triggering event which required the company to evaluate the underlying definite lived-intangible asset for impairment. The company utilized a discounted cash flow analysis to estimate the fair value of the intangible asset resulting in a full impairment of both the gross and net carrying amount. Based on the revised cash flows, the company recorded a pre-tax impairment charge of $770 million to cost of products sold in the condensed consolidated statement of earnings for the third quarter of 2022.
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets
Indefinite-lived intangible assets represent in-process research and developmentacquired IPR&D associated with products that have not yet received regulatory approval. The company performs its annual impairment assessment of indefinite-lived intangible assets in the third quarter, or earlier if impairment indicators exist.
During the first quarter of 2023, the company made a decision to revise the research and development plan for AGN-151607, a novel investigational neurotoxin for the prevention of postoperative atrial fibrillation in cardiac surgery patients. This decision contributed to a delay in the estimated timing of regulatory approval as well as a significant decrease in estimated future cash flows of the product and represented a triggering event which required the company to evaluate the underlying indefinite-lived intangible asset for impairment. The company utilized a discounted cash flow analysis to estimate the fair value which was below the carrying value of the intangible asset. Based on the revised cash flows, the company recorded a pre-tax impairment charge of $630 million to research and development expense in the condensed consolidated statement of earnings for the first quarter of 2023.
Note 7 Integration and Restructuring Plans
Allergan Integration Plan
Following the closing of the Allergan acquisition, AbbVie implemented an integration plan designed to reduce costs, integrate and optimize the combined organization. To achieve these integration objectives, AbbVie expects to incurorganization and incurred total cumulative charges of approximately $2$2.5 billion through 2022.September 30, 2023. These costs consist of severance and employee benefit costs (cash severance, non-cash severance including accelerated equity award compensation expense, retention and other termination benefits) and other integration expenses.
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The following table summarizes the charges (benefits) associated with the Allergan acquisition integration plan:
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Cost of products soldCost of products sold$— $$(4)$$24 $44 $85 $84 Cost of products sold$20 $24 $66 $81 
Research and developmentResearch and development— — 18 12 87 Research and development14 
Selling, general and administrativeSelling, general and administrative18 47 84 88 230 213 Selling, general and administrative39 88 134 234 
Total chargesTotal charges$$20 $$55 $111 $150 $327 $384 Total charges$60 $116 $202 $329 
The following table summarizes the cash activity in the recorded liability associated with the Allergan integration plan for the nine months ended September 30, 2022:2023:
(in millions)Severance and employee benefitsOther integration
Accrued balance as of December 31, 2021$222 $33 
Charges316 
Payments and other adjustments(107)(343)
Accrued balance as of September 30, 2022$117 $
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Accrued balance as of December 31, 2022$107 
Charges192 
Payments and other adjustments(258)
Accrued balance as of September 30, 2023$41 
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Other Restructuring
AbbVie recorded restructuring charges of $10 million for the three months and $55 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and $50 million for the three months and $143 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and $13 million for the three months and $56 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021.2022.
The following table summarizes the cash activity in the restructuring reserve for the nine months ended September 30, 2022:2023:
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Accrued balance as of December 31, 20212022$33176 
Restructuring charges11231 
Payments and other adjustments(25)(64)
Accrued balance as of September 30, 20222023$120143 
Note 8 Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measures
Risk Management Policy
See Note 11 to the company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 20212022 for a summary of AbbVie’s risk management policy and use of derivative instruments.
Financial Instruments
Various AbbVie foreign subsidiaries enter into foreign currency forward exchange contracts to manage exposures to changes in foreign exchange rates for anticipated intercompany transactions denominated in a currency other than the functional currency of the local entity. These contracts, with notional amounts totaling $1.8$2.5 billion at September 30, 20222023 and $1.1$1.7 billion at December 31, 2021,2022, are designated as cash flow hedges and are recorded at fair value. The durations of these forward exchange contracts were generally less than 18 months. Accumulated gains and losses as of September 30, 20222023 are reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (AOCI) and included in cost of products sold at the time the products are sold, generally not exceeding six months from the date of settlement.
In the third quarter of 2019, the company entered into treasury rate lock agreements with notional amounts totaling $10.0 billion to hedge exposure to variability in future cash flows resulting from changes in interest rates related to the issuance of long-term debt in connection with the acquisition of Allergan. The treasury rate lock agreements were designated as cash flow hedges and recorded at fair value. The agreements were net settled upon issuance of the senior notes in November 2019 and the resulting net gain was recognizedincluded in other comprehensive loss.AOCI. This gain is reclassified to interest expense, net over the term of the related debt.
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The company iswas a party to interest rate swap contracts designated as cash flow hedges with notional amounts totaling $750 million at September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021.that matured in November 2022. The effect of the hedge contracts iswas to change a floating-rate interest obligation to a fixed rate for that portion of the floating-rate debt. Realized and unrealized gains or losses arewere included in AOCI and are reclassified to interest expense, net over the lives of the floating-rate debt.
In June 2023, the company entered into a cross-currency swap contract with a notional amount totaling €433 million to hedge the company’s exposure to changes in future cash flows of foreign currency denominated debt related to changes in foreign exchange rates. The cross-currency swap contract was designated as a cash flow hedge and effectively converted the interest and principal payments of the related foreign currency denominated debt to U.S. dollars. The unrealized gains and losses on the contract are included in AOCI and are reclassified to net foreign exchange loss over the term of the related debt.
The company also enters into foreign currency forward exchange contracts to manage its exposure to foreign currency denominated trade payables and receivables and intercompany loans. These contracts are not designated as hedges and are recorded at fair value. Resulting gains or losses are reflected in net foreign exchange gain or loss in the condensed consolidated statements of earnings and are generally offset by losses or gains on the foreign currency exposure being managed. These contracts had notional amounts totaling $6.8 billion at September 30, 20222023 and $8.2$6.5 billion at December 31, 2021.2022.
The company also uses foreign currency forward exchange contracts or foreign currency denominated debt to hedge its net investments in certain foreign subsidiaries and affiliates. The company had an aggregate principal amount of senior Euro notes designated as net investment hedges of €5.4 billion at September 30, 2023 and €5.9 billion at December 31, 2022. In addition, the company had foreign currency forward exchange contracts designated as net investment hedges with notional amounts totaling €4.5€4.9 billion, SEK1.4 billion, CAD750 million and CHF50 million at September 30, 20222023 and €4.3 billion, SEK2.0 billion, CAD750 million and CHF90 million at December 31, 2021. The company also had an aggregate principal amount of senior Euro notes designated as net investment hedges of €5.9 billion at September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021.2022. The company uses the spot method of assessing hedge effectiveness for derivative instruments designated as net investment hedges. Realized and unrealized gains and losses from these hedges are included in AOCI
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and the initial fair value of hedge components excluded from the assessment of effectiveness is recognized in interest expense, net over the life of the hedging instrument.
The company is a party to interest rate swap contracts designated as fair value hedges with notional amounts totaling $4.5$5.0 billion at September 30, 20222023 and $4.5 billion at December 31, 2021.2022. The effect of the hedge contracts is to change a fixed-rate interest obligation to a floating rate for that portion of the debt. AbbVie records the contracts at fair value and adjusts the carrying amount of the fixed-rate debt by an offsetting amount.
No amounts are excluded from the assessment of effectiveness for cash flow hedges or fair value hedges.
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The following table summarizes the amounts and location of AbbVie’s derivative instruments on the condensed consolidated balance sheets:
Fair value –
Derivatives in asset position
Fair value –
Derivatives in liability position
Fair value –
Derivatives in asset position
Fair value –
Derivatives in liability position
(in millions)(in millions)Balance sheet captionSeptember 30, 2022December 31, 2021Balance sheet captionSeptember 30, 2022December 31, 2021(in millions)Balance sheet captionSeptember 30, 2023December 31, 2022Balance sheet captionSeptember 30, 2023December 31, 2022
Foreign currency forward exchange contractsForeign currency forward exchange contractsForeign currency forward exchange contracts
Designated as cash flow hedgesDesignated as cash flow hedgesPrepaid expenses and other$153 $51 Accounts payable and accrued liabilities$$Designated as cash flow hedgesPrepaid expenses and other$90 $49 Accounts payable and accrued liabilities$$
Designated as cash flow hedgesDesignated as cash flow hedgesOther assets— Other long-term liabilities— — Designated as cash flow hedgesOther assets— Other long-term liabilities— — 
Designated as net investment hedgesDesignated as net investment hedgesPrepaid expenses and other70 149 Accounts payable and accrued liabilities— — Designated as net investment hedgesPrepaid expenses and other32 Accounts payable and accrued liabilities29 36 
Designated as net investment hedgesDesignated as net investment hedgesOther assets283 15 Other long-term liabilities— — Designated as net investment hedgesOther assets157 74 Other long-term liabilities47 
Not designated as hedgesNot designated as hedgesPrepaid expenses and other60 26 Accounts payable and accrued liabilities86 13 Not designated as hedgesPrepaid expenses and other30 33 Accounts payable and accrued liabilities49 41 
Cross-currency swap contractsCross-currency swap contracts
Designated as cash flow hedgesDesignated as cash flow hedgesPrepaid expenses and other— — Accounts payable and accrued liabilities— 
Interest rate swap contractsInterest rate swap contractsInterest rate swap contracts
Designated as cash flow hedgesPrepaid expenses and other— Accounts payable and accrued liabilities— 
Designated as fair value hedgesDesignated as fair value hedgesPrepaid expenses and other— — Accounts payable and accrued liabilities21 — Designated as fair value hedgesPrepaid expenses and other— — Accounts payable and accrued liabilities17 
Designated as fair value hedgesDesignated as fair value hedgesOther assets— 26 Other long-term liabilities393 15 Designated as fair value hedgesOther assets— — Other long-term liabilities434 375 
Total derivativesTotal derivatives$569 $267 $509 $37 Total derivatives$309 $163 $531 $524 
While certain derivatives are subject to netting arrangements with the company’s counterparties, the company does not offset derivative assets and liabilities within the condensed consolidated balance sheets.
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The following table presents the pre-tax amounts of gains (losses) from derivative instruments recognized in other comprehensive loss:
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Foreign currency forward exchange contractsForeign currency forward exchange contractsForeign currency forward exchange contracts
Designated as cash flow hedgesDesignated as cash flow hedges$124 $43 $171 $67 Designated as cash flow hedges$76 $124 $81 $171 
Designated as net investment hedgesDesignated as net investment hedges362 101 748 186 Designated as net investment hedges241 362 153 748 
Cross-currency swap contracts designated as cash flow hedgesCross-currency swap contracts designated as cash flow hedges(14)— (5)— 
Interest rate swap contracts designated as cash flow hedgesInterest rate swap contracts designated as cash flow hedges— (1)— Interest rate swap contracts designated as cash flow hedges— — — 
Assuming market rates remain constant through contract maturities, the company expects to reclassify pre-tax gains of $150$74 million into cost of products sold for foreign currency cash flow hedges, pre-tax gains of $2$1 million into interest expense, net foreign exchange loss for interest ratecross-currency swap cash flow hedges and pre-tax gains of $24 million into interest expense, net for treasury rate lock agreement cash flow hedges during the next 12 months.
Related to AbbVie’s non-derivative, foreign currency denominated debt designated as net investment hedges, the company recognized in other comprehensive loss pre-tax gains of $173 million for the three months and pre-tax gains of $47 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and pre-tax gains of $431 million for the three months and pre-tax gains of $932 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and pre-tax gains of $141 million for the three months and pre-tax gains of $397 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021.2022.
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The following table summarizes the pre-tax amounts and location of derivative instrument net gains (losses) recognized in the condensed consolidated statements of earnings, including the net gains (losses) reclassified out of AOCI into net earnings. See Note 10 for the amount of net gains (losses) reclassified out of AOCI.
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(in millions)(in millions)Statement of earnings caption2022202120222021(in millions)Statement of earnings caption2023202220232022
Foreign currency forward exchange contractsForeign currency forward exchange contractsForeign currency forward exchange contracts
Designated as cash flow hedgesDesignated as cash flow hedgesCost of products sold$21 $(28)$47 $(62)Designated as cash flow hedgesCost of products sold$11 $21 $67 $47 
Designated as net investment hedgesDesignated as net investment hedgesInterest expense, net29 67 16 Designated as net investment hedgesInterest expense, net28 29 85 67 
Not designated as hedgesNot designated as hedgesNet foreign exchange loss(121)(25)(285)(53)Not designated as hedgesNet foreign exchange loss(41)(121)(7)(285)
Treasury rate lock agreements designated as cash flow hedgesTreasury rate lock agreements designated as cash flow hedgesInterest expense, net18 18 Treasury rate lock agreements designated as cash flow hedgesInterest expense, net18 18 
Cross-currency swap contracts designated as cash flow hedgesCross-currency swap contracts designated as cash flow hedgesNet foreign exchange loss(14)— (6)— 
Interest rate swap contractsInterest rate swap contractsInterest rate swap contracts
Designated as cash flow hedgesDesignated as cash flow hedgesInterest expense, net— (6)(3)(20)Designated as cash flow hedgesInterest expense, net— — — (3)
Designated as fair value hedgesDesignated as fair value hedgesInterest expense, net(141)(5)(424)(73)Designated as fair value hedgesInterest expense, net(58)(141)(44)(424)
Debt designated as hedged item in fair value hedgesDebt designated as hedged item in fair value hedgesInterest expense, net141 424 73 Debt designated as hedged item in fair value hedgesInterest expense, net58 141 44 424 
Fair Value Measures
The fair value hierarchy consists of the following three levels:
Level 1 – Valuations based on unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets that the company has the ability to access;
Level 2 – Valuations based on quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active and model-based valuations in which all significant inputs are observable in the market; and
Level 3 – Valuations using significant inputs that are unobservable in the market and include the use of judgment by the company’s management about the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability.
The following table summarizes the bases used to measure certain assets and liabilities carried at fair value on a recurring basis on the condensed consolidated balance sheet as of September 30, 2023:
Basis of fair value measurement
(in millions)TotalQuoted prices in active markets for identical assets
(Level 1)
Significant other observable
inputs
(Level 2)
Significant unobservable inputs
(Level 3)
Assets
Cash and equivalents$13,287 $5,531 $7,756 $— 
Money market funds and time deposits10 — 10 — 
Debt securities28 — 28 — 
Equity securities109 86 23 — 
Foreign currency contracts309 — 309 — 
Total assets$13,743 $5,617 $8,126 $— 
Liabilities
Interest rate swap contracts$436 $— $436 $— 
Cross-currency swap contracts— — 
Foreign currency contracts90 — 90 — 
Contingent consideration18,674 — — 18,674 
Total liabilities$19,205 $— $531 $18,674 
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The following table summarizes the bases used to measure certain assets and liabilities carried at fair value on a recurring basis on the condensed consolidated balance sheet as of September 30, 2022:
Basis of fair value measurement
(in millions)TotalQuoted prices in active markets for identical assets
(Level 1)
Significant other observable
inputs
(Level 2)
Significant unobservable inputs
(Level 3)
Assets
Cash and equivalents$11,832 $4,303 $7,529 $— 
Money market funds and time deposits36 — 36 — 
Debt securities31 — 31 — 
Equity securities72 50 22 — 
Interest rate swap contracts— — 
Foreign currency contracts567 — 567 — 
Total assets$12,540 $4,353 $8,187 $— 
Liabilities
Interest rate swap contracts$414 $— $414 $— 
Foreign currency contracts95 — 95 — 
Contingent consideration14,556 — — 14,556 
Total liabilities$15,065 $— $509 $14,556 
The following table summarizes the bases used to measure certain assets and liabilities carried at fair value on a recurring basis on the condensed consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2021:2022:
Basis of fair value measurementBasis of fair value measurement
(in millions)(in millions)TotalQuoted prices in active markets for identical assets
(Level 1)
Significant other observable
inputs
(Level 2)
Significant unobservable inputs
(Level 3)
(in millions)TotalQuoted prices in active markets for identical assets
(Level 1)
Significant other observable
inputs
(Level 2)
Significant unobservable inputs
(Level 3)
AssetsAssetsAssets
Cash and equivalentsCash and equivalents$9,746 $4,451 $5,295 $— Cash and equivalents$9,201 $4,201 $5,000 $— 
Money market funds and time depositsMoney market funds and time deposits45 — 45 — Money market funds and time deposits21 — 21 — 
Debt securitiesDebt securities46 — 46 — Debt securities28 — 28 — 
Equity securitiesEquity securities121 100 21 — Equity securities91 59 32 — 
Interest rate swap contracts26 — 26 — 
Foreign currency contractsForeign currency contracts241 — 241 — Foreign currency contracts163 — 163 — 
Total assetsTotal assets$10,225 $4,551 $5,674 $— Total assets$9,504 $4,260 $5,244 $— 
LiabilitiesLiabilitiesLiabilities
Interest rate swap contractsInterest rate swap contracts$22 $— $22 $— Interest rate swap contracts$392 $— $392 $— 
Foreign currency contractsForeign currency contracts15 — 15 — Foreign currency contracts132 — 132 — 
Contingent considerationContingent consideration14,887 — — 14,887 Contingent consideration16,384 — — 16,384 
Total liabilitiesTotal liabilities$14,924 $— $37 $14,887 Total liabilities$16,908 $— $524 $16,384 
Money market funds and time deposits are valued using relevant observable market inputs including quoted prices for similar assets and interest rate curves. Equity securities primarily consist of investments for which the fair values were determined by using the published market priceprices per unit multiplied by the number of units held, without consideration of transaction costs. The derivatives entered into by the company were valued using observable market inputs including published interest rate curves and both forward and spot prices for foreign currencies.
The fair value measurements of the contingent consideration liabilities were determined based on significant unobservable inputs, including the discount rate, estimated probabilities and timing of achieving specified development, regulatory and commercial milestones and the estimated amount of future sales of the acquired products. PotentialThe potential contingent consideration payments are estimated by applying a probability-weighted expected payment model for contingent milestone payments and a Monte Carlo simulation model for contingent royalty payments, which are then discounted to present value. Changes to the fair value of the contingent consideration liabilities can result from changes to one or a number of inputs, including discount rates, the probabilities of
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achieving the milestones, the time required to achieve the milestones and estimated future sales. Significant judgment is employed in determining the appropriateness of certain of these inputs. Changes to the inputs described above could have a material impact on the company's financial position and results of operations in any given period.
The fair value of the company's contingent consideration liabilities was calculated using the following significant unobservable inputs:
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(in millions)(in millions)Range
Weighted average(a)
Range
Weighted average(a)
(in millions)Range
Weighted average(a)
Range
Weighted average(a)
Discount rateDiscount rate4.1% - 5.5%5.0%0.2%- 2.6%1.7%Discount rate5.3% - 6.1%5.5%4.7%- 5.1%4.8%
Probability of payment for unachieved milestonesProbability of payment for unachieved milestones89% - 100%91%89% - 100%90%Probability of payment for unachieved milestones100% - 100%100%100% - 100%100%
Probability of payment for royalties by indication(b)
Probability of payment for royalties by indication(b)
56% - 100%98%56% - 100%96%
Probability of payment for royalties by indication(b)
89% - 100%99%56% - 100%99%
Projected year of paymentsProjected year of payments2022 - 203420272022 - 20342027Projected year of payments2023 - 203420272023 - 20342028
(a) Unobservable inputs were weighted by the relative fair value of the contingent consideration liabilities.
(b) Excluding approved indications, the estimated probability of payment ranged from 56% towas 89% at September 30, 20222023 and 56% at December 31, 2021.2022.
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There have been no transfers of assets or liabilities into or out of Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. The following table presents the changes in fair value of total contingent consideration liabilities which are measured using Level 3 inputs:
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Beginning balanceBeginning balance$14,887 $12,997 Beginning balance$16,384 $14,887 
Change in fair value recognized in net earningsChange in fair value recognized in net earnings647 2,447 Change in fair value recognized in net earnings3,432 647 
PaymentsPayments(978)(525)Payments(1,142)(978)
Ending balanceEnding balance$14,556 $14,919 Ending balance$18,674 $14,556 
The change in fair value recognized in net earnings is recorded in other expense (income), net in the condensed consolidated statements of earnings. Contingent consideration payments of amounts up to the initial acquisition date fair value are classified as cash outflows from financing activities and payments of amounts in excess of the initial acquisition date fair value are classified as cash outflows from operating activities in the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows.
Certain financial instruments are carried at historical cost or some basis other than fair value. The book values, approximate fair values and bases used to measure the approximate fair values of certain financial instruments as of September 30, 20222023 are shown in the table below:
Basis of fair value measurement
(in millions)Book valueApproximate fair valueQuoted prices in active markets for identical assets
(Level 1)
Significant other 
observable inputs
(Level 2)
Significant unobservable inputs
(Level 3)
Liabilities
Short-term borrowings$10 $10 $— $10 $— 
Current portion of long-term debt and finance lease obligations, excluding fair value hedges9,215 9,191 9,071 120 — 
Long-term debt and finance lease obligations, excluding fair value hedges60,740 53,834 53,093 741 — 
Total liabilities$69,965 $63,035 $62,164 $871 $— 
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Basis of fair value measurement
(in millions)Book valueApproximate fair valueQuoted prices in active markets for identical assets
(Level 1)
Significant other 
observable inputs
(Level 2)
Significant unobservable inputs
(Level 3)
Liabilities
Short-term borrowings$$$— $$— 
Current portion of long-term debt and finance lease obligations, excluding fair value hedges5,113 5,041 4,763 278 — 
Long-term debt and finance lease obligations, excluding fair value hedges56,035 49,633 49,124 509 — 
Total liabilities$61,150 $54,676 $53,887 $789 $— 
The book values, approximate fair values and bases used to measure the approximate fair values of certain financial instruments as of December 31, 20212022 are shown in the table below:
Basis of fair value measurementBasis of fair value measurement
(in millions)(in millions)Book valueApproximate fair valueQuoted prices in active markets for identical assets
(Level 1)
Significant other 
observable inputs
(Level 2)
Significant unobservable inputs
(Level 3)
(in millions)Book valueApproximate fair valueQuoted prices in active markets for identical assets
(Level 1)
Significant other 
observable inputs
(Level 2)
Significant unobservable inputs
(Level 3)
LiabilitiesLiabilitiesLiabilities
Short-term borrowingsShort-term borrowings$14 $14 $— $14 $— Short-term borrowings$$$— $$— 
Current portion of long-term debt and finance lease obligations, excluding fair value hedgesCurrent portion of long-term debt and finance lease obligations, excluding fair value hedges12,455 11,830 11,329 501 — Current portion of long-term debt and finance lease obligations, excluding fair value hedges4,152 4,121 3,930 191 — 
Long-term debt and finance lease obligations, excluding fair value hedgesLong-term debt and finance lease obligations, excluding fair value hedges64,113 71,810 70,757 1,053 — Long-term debt and finance lease obligations, excluding fair value hedges59,463 54,073 53,365 708 — 
Total liabilitiesTotal liabilities$76,582 $83,654 $82,086 $1,568 $— Total liabilities$63,616 $58,195 $57,295 $900 $— 
AbbVie also holds investments in equity securities that do not have readily determinable fair values. The company records these investments at cost and remeasures them to fair value based on certain observable price changes or impairment events as they occur. The carrying amount of these investments was $143$131 million as of September 30, 20222023 and $149$129 million as of December 31, 2021.2022. No significant cumulative upward or downward adjustments have been recorded for these investments as of September 30, 2022.2023.
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Concentrations of Risk
Of total net accounts receivable, three U.S. wholesalers accounted for 79%81% as of September 30, 20222023 and 75%82% as of December 31, 2021,2022, and substantially all of AbbVie’s pharmaceutical product net revenues in the United States were to these three wholesalers.
Humira (adalimumab) is AbbVie’s single largest product and accounted for approximately 36%28% of AbbVie’s total net revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 20222023 and 37%36% for the nine months ended September 30, 2021.2022.
Debt and Credit Facilities
Long-Term Debt
In January 2023, the company repaid a $1.0 billion floating rate three-year term loan that was scheduled to mature in May 2023. In March 2023, the company repaid a $350 million aggregate principal amount of 2.80% senior notes at maturity.
In May 2023, the company repaid $1.0 billion aggregate principal amount of 2.85% senior notes at maturity.
In January 2022, the company repaid $2.9 billion aggregate principal amount of 3.45% senior notes that were scheduled to mature in March 2022. This repayment was made by exercising, under the terms of the notes, 60-day early redemption at 100% of the principal amount.
In February 2022, the company refinanced its $2.0 billion floating rate five-year term loan. As part of the refinancing, the company repaid the existing $2.0 billion term loan due May 2025 and borrowed $2.0 billion under a new term loan at a lower floating rate. All other significant terms of the loan, including the maturity date, remained unchanged after the refinancing.
In July 2022, the company repaid $1.7 billion aggregate principal amount of 3.25% senior notes that were scheduled to mature in October 2022. This repayment was made by exercising, under the terms of the notes, 90-day early redemption at 100% of the principal amount.
In September 2022, the company repaid $1.0 billion aggregate principal amount of 3.2% senior notes that were scheduled to mature in November 2022. This payment was made by exercising, under the terms of the notes, 60-day early redemption at 100% of the principal amount.
In April 2021, the company repaid $1.8 billion aggregate principal amount of 2.3% senior notes that were scheduled to mature in May 2021. In May 2021, the company repaid €750 million aggregate principal amount of 0.5% senior euro notes that were scheduled to mature in June 2021. These repayments were made by exercising, under the terms of the notes, 30-day early redemptions at 100% of the principal amounts. The company also repaid $750 million aggregate principal amount of floating rate senior notes at maturity in May 2021.Short-Term Borrowings
In September 2021,March 2023, AbbVie entered into an amended and restated five-year revolving credit facility. The amendment increased the company refinanced its $1.0unsecured revolving credit facility commitments from $4.0 billion floating rate three-year term loan. As part of the refinancing, the company repaid the existing $1.0to $5.0 billion term loan due May 2023 and borrowed $1.0 billion under a new term loan at a lower floating rate. All other significant terms of the loan, includingextended the maturity date remained unchanged afterof the refinancing.
In September 2021,facility from August 2023 to March 2028. This amended facility enables the company repaid $1.2 billion aggregate principal amount of 5.0% senior notes that were scheduled to matureborrow funds on an unsecured basis at variable interest rates and contains various covenants. At September 30, 2023, the company was in December 2021. This repayment was made by exercising,compliance with all covenants, and commitment fees under the termscredit facility were insignificant. No amounts were outstanding under the company's credit facilities as of the notes, 90-day early redemption at 100% of the principal amount.September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022.
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Note 9 Post-Employment Benefits
The following table summarizes net periodic benefit cost relating to the company’s defined benefit and other post-employment plans:
Defined
benefit plans
Other post-
employment plans
Defined
benefit plans
Other post-
employment plans
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(in millions)(in millions)20222021202220212022202120222021(in millions)20232022202320222023202220232022
Service costService cost$113 $110 $342 $331 $13 $12 $38 $36 Service cost$68 $113 $203 $342 $$13 $27 $38 
Interest costInterest cost74 59 223 177 18 14 Interest cost108 74 324 223 28 18 
Expected return on plan assetsExpected return on plan assets(177)(166)(536)(498)— — — — Expected return on plan assets(181)(177)(543)(536)— — — — 
Amortization of prior service cost (credit)Amortization of prior service cost (credit)(10)(10)(29)(29)Amortization of prior service cost (credit)— (9)(10)(27)(29)
Amortization of actuarial lossAmortization of actuarial loss57 72 173 217 20 24 Amortization of actuarial loss57 12 173 20 
Net periodic benefit cost$68 $76 $204 $229 $16 $15 $47 $45 
Net periodic benefit cost (credit)Net periodic benefit cost (credit)$(1)$68 $(3)$204 $12 $16 $37 $47 
The components of net periodic benefit cost other than service cost are included in other expense (income), net in the condensed consolidated statements of earnings.
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Note 10 Equity
Stock-Based Compensation
In May 2021, stockholders of the company approved the AbbVie Amended and Restated 2013 Incentive Stock Program (the Amended Plan), which amends and restates the AbbVie 2013 Incentive Stock Program. Stock-based compensation expense is principally related to awards issued pursuant to the AbbVie 2013 Incentive Stock Program and the AbbVie Amended Planand Restated 2013 Incentive Stock Program and is summarized as follows:
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Cost of products soldCost of products sold$$$33 $39 Cost of products sold$$$38 $33 
Research and developmentResearch and development47 47 194 181 Research and development53 47 227 194 
Selling, general and administrativeSelling, general and administrative71 79 312 343 Selling, general and administrative68 71 357 312 
Pre-tax compensation expensePre-tax compensation expense126 135 539 563 Pre-tax compensation expense130 126 622 539 
Tax benefitTax benefit25 27 102 101 Tax benefit(26)(25)(111)(102)
After-tax compensation expenseAfter-tax compensation expense$101 $108 $437 $462 After-tax compensation expense$104 $101 $511 $437 
Stock Options
During the nine months ended September 30, 2022,2023, primarily in connection with the company's annual grant, AbbVie granted 0.90.6 million stock options with a weighted-average grant-date fair value of $22.83.$29.89. As of September 30, 2022, $82023, $7 million of unrecognized compensation cost related to stock options is expected to be recognized as expense over approximately the next two years.
RSUs and Performance Shares
During the nine months ended September 30, 2022,2023, primarily in connection with the company's annual grant, AbbVie granted 5.95.8 million RSUs and performance shares with a weighted-average grant-date fair value of $146.30.$149.59. As of September 30, 2022,2023, $692 million of unrecognized compensation cost related to RSUs and performance shares is expected to be recognized as expense over approximately the next two years.
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Cash Dividends
The following table summarizes quarterly cash dividends declared during 20222023 and 2021:2022:
20222021
Date DeclaredPayment DateDividend Per ShareDate DeclaredPayment DateDividend Per Share
10/28/2202/15/23$1.48 10/29/2102/15/22$1.41 
09/09/2211/15/22$1.41 09/10/2111/15/21$1.30 
06/23/2208/15/22$1.41 06/17/2108/16/21$1.30 
02/17/2205/16/22$1.41 02/18/2105/14/21$1.30 
20232022
Date DeclaredPayment DateDividend Per ShareDate DeclaredPayment DateDividend Per Share
10/26/2302/15/24$1.55 10/28/2202/15/23$1.48 
09/08/2311/15/23$1.48 09/09/2211/15/22$1.41 
06/22/2308/15/23$1.48 06/23/2208/15/22$1.41 
02/16/2305/15/23$1.48 02/17/2205/16/22$1.41 
Stock Repurchase Program
The company's stock repurchase authorization permits purchases of AbbVie shares from time to time in open-market or private transactions at management's discretion. The program has no time limit and can be discontinued at any time. Shares repurchased under this program are recorded at acquisition cost, including related expenses, and are available for general corporate purposes.
On February 16, 2023, AbbVie’s board of directors authorized a $5.0 billion increase to the existing stock repurchase authorization. AbbVie repurchased 10 million shares for $1.6 billion during the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 8 million shares for $1.1 billion during the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 5 million shares for $550 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2021.2022. AbbVie's remaining stock repurchase authorization was approximately $1.4$4.8 billion as of September 30, 2022.2023.
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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
The following table summarizes the changes in each component of accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax, for the nine months ended September 30, 2023:
(in millions)Foreign currency
translation adjustments
Net investment
hedging activities
Pension 
and post-employment
benefits
Cash flow hedging
activities
Total
Balance as of December 31, 2022$(1,513)$464 $(1,458)$308 $(2,199)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications(279)156 43 61 (19)
Net gains reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss— (67)(5)(63)(135)
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss)(279)89 38 (2)(154)
Balance as of September 30, 2023$(1,792)$553 $(1,420)$306 $(2,353)
Other comprehensive loss for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 included foreign currency translation adjustments totaling a loss of $279 million principally due to the impact of the weakening of the Euro on the translation of the company’s Euro-denominated assets and the offsetting impact of net investment hedging activities totaling a gain of $89 million.
The following table summarizes the changes in each component of accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax, for the nine months ended September 30, 2022:
(in millions)Foreign currency
translation adjustments
Net investment
hedging activities
Pension 
and post-employment
benefits
Cash flow hedging
activities
Total
Balance as of December 31, 2021$(570)$(91)$(2,546)$308 $(2,899)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications(2,043)1,318 151 (568)
Net losses (gains) reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss— (53)130 (53)24 
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss)(2,043)1,265 136 98 (544)
Balance as of September 30, 2022$(2,613)$1,174 $(2,410)$406 $(3,443)
Other comprehensive loss for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 included foreign currency translation adjustments totaling a loss of $2.0 billion and the offsetting impact of net investment hedging activities totaling a gain of $1.3 billion, which were principally due to the impact of the weakening of the Euro on the translation of the company’s Euro-denominated assets.
The following table summarizes the changes in each component of accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax, for the nine months ended September 30, 2021:
(in millions)Foreign currency
translation adjustments
Net investment
hedging activities
Pension 
and post-employment
benefits
Cash flow hedging
activities
Total
Balance as of December 31, 2020$583 $(790)$(3,067)$157 $(3,117)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications(794)457 27 60 (250)
Net losses (gains) reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss— (13)169 55 211 
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss)(794)444 196 115 (39)
Balance as of September 30, 2021$(211)$(346)$(2,871)$272 $(3,156)
Other comprehensive loss for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 included foreign currency translation adjustments totaling a loss of $794 millionassets and the offsetting impact of net investment hedging activities totaling a gain of $444 million, which were principally due to the impact of the weakening of the Euro on the translation of the company’s Euro-denominated assets.$1.3 billion.
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The following table presents the impact on AbbVie’s condensed consolidated statements of earnings for significant amounts reclassified out of each component of accumulated other comprehensive loss:
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Net investment hedging activitiesNet investment hedging activitiesNet investment hedging activities
Gains on derivative amount excluded from effectiveness testing(a)
Gains on derivative amount excluded from effectiveness testing(a)
$(29)$(7)$(67)$(16)
Gains on derivative amount excluded from effectiveness testing(a)
$(28)$(29)$(85)$(67)
Tax expenseTax expense14 Tax expense18 14 
Total reclassifications, net of taxTotal reclassifications, net of tax$(23)$(6)$(53)$(13)Total reclassifications, net of tax$(22)$(23)$(67)$(53)
Pension and post-employment benefitsPension and post-employment benefitsPension and post-employment benefits
Amortization of actuarial losses and other(b)
Amortization of actuarial losses and other(b)
$55 $71 $166 $214 
Amortization of actuarial losses and other(b)
$(2)$55 $(5)$166 
Tax benefitTax benefit(12)(15)(36)(45)Tax benefit— (12)— (36)
Total reclassifications, net of taxTotal reclassifications, net of tax$43 $56 $130 $169 Total reclassifications, net of tax$(2)$43 $(5)$130 
Cash flow hedging activitiesCash flow hedging activitiesCash flow hedging activities
Losses (gains) on foreign currency forward exchange contracts(c)
$(21)$28 $(47)$62 
Gains on foreign currency forward exchange contracts(c)
Gains on foreign currency forward exchange contracts(c)
$(11)$(21)$(67)$(47)
Gains on treasury rate lock agreements(a)
Gains on treasury rate lock agreements(a)
(6)(6)(18)(18)
Gains on treasury rate lock agreements(a)
(6)(6)(18)(18)
Losses on cross-currency swap contracts(d)
Losses on cross-currency swap contracts(d)
14 — — 
Losses on interest rate swap contracts(a)
Losses on interest rate swap contracts(a)
— 20 
Losses on interest rate swap contracts(a)
— — — 
Tax expense (benefit)(4)(9)
Tax expenseTax expense16 
Total reclassifications, net of taxTotal reclassifications, net of tax$(23)$24 $(53)$55 Total reclassifications, net of tax$(1)$(23)$(63)$(53)
(a) Amounts are included in interest expense, net (see Note 8).
(b) Amounts are included in the computation of net periodic benefit cost (see Note 9).
(c) Amounts are included in cost of products sold (see Note 8).
(d) Amounts are included in net foreign exchange loss (see Note 8).
Note 11 Income Taxes
The effective tax rate was 9% for the three months and 20% for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 compared to 10% for the three months and 11% for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 compared to 14% for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021. 2022. The effective tax rate in each period differed from the U.S. statutory tax rate of 21% principally due to the impact of foreign operations which reflects the impact of lower income tax rates in locations outside the United States tax incentives in Puerto Rico and other foreign tax jurisdictions, business development activitiesactivities. The effective tax rate for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and accretion onSeptember 30, 2022 and the three months ended September 30, 2022 were also impacted by changes in fair value of contingent consideration. The decreaseincrease in the effective tax rate for the three and nine months ended September 30, 20222023 over the prior year was primarily due to differenceschanges in the company’s jurisdictional mixfair value of earnings, accretion on contingent consideration, and acquired IPR&D and milestones.consideration.
Due to the potential for resolution of federal, state and foreign examinations and the expiration of various statutes of limitations, it is reasonably possible that the company’s gross unrecognized tax benefits balance may change within the next 12 months by up to $141$620 million.
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Note 12 Legal Proceedings and Contingencies
AbbVie is subject to contingencies, such as various claims, legal proceedings and investigations regarding product liability, intellectual property, commercial, securities and other matters that arise in the normal course of business. The most significant matters are described below. Loss contingency provisions are recorded for probable losses at management’s best estimate of a loss, or when a best estimate cannot be made, a minimum loss contingency amount within a probable range is recorded. For litigation matters discussed below for which a loss is probable or reasonably possible, the company is unable to estimate the possible loss or range of loss, if any, beyond the amounts accrued. Initiation of new legal proceedings or a change in the status of existing proceedings may result in a change in the estimated loss accrued by AbbVie. While it is not feasible to predict the outcome of all proceedings and exposures with certainty, management believes that their ultimate disposition should not have a material adverse effect on AbbVie’s consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
Subject to certain exceptions specified in the separation agreement by and between Abbott Laboratories (Abbott) and AbbVie, AbbVie assumed the liability for, and control of, all pending and threatened legal matters related to its business, including liabilities for any claims or legal proceedings related to products that had been part of its business, but were discontinued prior to the
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distribution, as well as assumed or retained liabilities, and will indemnify Abbott for any liability arising out of or resulting from such assumed legal matters.
Antitrust Litigation
Lawsuits are pending against AbbVie and others generally alleging that the 2005 patent litigation settlement involving Niaspan entered into between Kos Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (a company acquired by Abbott in 2006 and presently a subsidiary of AbbVie) and a generic company violatesviolated federal and state antitrust laws and state unfair and deceptive trade practices and unjust enrichment laws. Plaintiffs generally seek monetary damages and/or injunctive relief and attorneys' fees. The lawsuits pending in federal court consist of foursix individual plaintiff lawsuits and two consolidated purporteda certified class actions: one broughtaction by Niaspan direct purchasers and one brought by Niaspan end-payors.purchasers. The cases are pending in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania for coordinated or consolidated pre-trial proceedings under the MDL Rules as In re: Niaspan Antitrust Litigation, MDL No. 2460. In August 2019, the court certified a class of direct purchasers of Niaspan. In June 2020 and August 2021, the court denied the end-payors' motion to certify a class. In October 2016, the Orange County, California District Attorney’s Office filed a lawsuit on behalf of the State of California regarding the Niaspan patent litigation settlement in Orange County Superior Court, asserting a claim under the unfair competition provision of the California Business and Professions Code seeking injunctive relief, restitution, civil penalties and attorneys’ fees.
In August 2019, direct purchasers of AndroGel filed a lawsuit, King Drug Co. of Florence, Inc., et al. v. AbbVie Inc., et al., against AbbVie and others in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, alleging that 2006 patent litigation settlements and related agreements by Solvay Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (a company Abbott acquired in February 2010 and now known as AbbVie Products LLC) with three generic companies violated federal antitrust law, and also alleging that 2011 patent litigation by Abbott with two generic companies regarding AndroGel was sham litigation and the settlements of those litigations violated federal antitrust law. Plaintiffs generally seek monetary damages and/or injunctive relief and attorneys’ fees. In May 2020, Perrigo Company and related entitiesNovember 2022, the State of Oregon filed a lawsuit against AbbVie and others, alleging that Abbott’s 2011 AndroGel patent lawsuit filed against Perrigo was sham litigation. In September 2021, the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey granted AbbVie's motion for judgment on the pleadings in the Perrigo lawsuit, dismissing it with prejudice. The United StatesMultnomah County, Oregon Circuit Court of Appeals formaking similar allegations regarding the Third Circuit affirmed that dismissal in July 2022 and denied Perrigo’s petition for rehearing in August 2022.
Between March and May 2019, 12 putative class action lawsuits were filed in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois by indirect Humira purchasers, alleging that AbbVie’s settlements with biosimilar manufacturers and AbbVie’s Humira2011 patent portfolio violated state and federal antitrust laws. The court consolidated these lawsuits as In re: Humira (Adalimumab) Antitrust Litigation. In June 2020, the court dismissed the consolidated litigation with prejudice. In August 2022,one of the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit affirmed that dismissal.generic companies.
Lawsuits are pending against Forest Laboratories, LLC, an AbbVie subsidiary, and others generally alleging that 2009 and 2010 patent litigation settlements involving Namenda entered into between Forest and generic companies and other conduct by Forest involving Namenda, violated state antitrust, unfair and deceptive trade practices and unjust enrichment laws. Plaintiffs generally seek monetary damages and/or injunctive relief and attorneys’ fees. The lawsuits, purported class actionswere filed by indirect purchasers of Namenda, are consolidated as In re: Namenda Indirect Purchaser Antitrust Litigation in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York. In October 2022, the parties reached an agreement in principle to settle this matter.
Lawsuits are pending against Allergan Inc., an Allergan subsidiary, generally alleging that Allergan’s petitioning to the U.S. Patent Office and Food and Drug Administration and other conduct by Allergan involving Restasis violated federal and state antitrust laws and state unfair and deceptive trade practices and unjust enrichment laws. Plaintiffs generally seek monetary damages, injunctive relief and attorneys’ fees. The lawsuits, certified as a class action filed on behalf of indirect purchasers of Restasis, are consolidated for pre-trial purposes in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York under the MDL Rules as In re: Restasis (Cyclosporine Ophthalmic Emulsion) Antitrust Litigation, MDL No. 2819. In August 2022, the court granted final approval to the parties’ agreement to settle this matter.
Lawsuits are pending against Forest Laboratories, LLC and others generally alleging that 2012 and 2013 patent litigation settlements involving Bystolic with six generic manufacturers violated federal and state antitrust laws and state unfair and deceptive trade practices and unjust enrichment laws. Plaintiffs generally seek monetary damages and/or injunctive relief and attorneys’ fees. The lawsuits, purported class actions filed on behalf of direct and indirect purchasers of Bystolic, arewere consolidated as In re: Bystolic Antitrust Litigation in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York. In February 2023, the court granted Forest Laboratories’ motion to dismiss the cases, dismissing them with prejudice. Plaintiffs are appealing the court’s motion to dismiss ruling.
Government Proceedings
Lawsuits are pending against Allergan and several other manufacturers generally alleging that they improperly promoted and sold prescription opioid products. Approximately 3,083 matters610 lawsuits are pending against Allergan. TheAllergan in federal and state courts. Most of the federal court caseslawsuits are consolidated for
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pre-trial purposes in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio under the MDL rules as In re: National Prescription Opiate Litigation, MDL No. 2804. Approximately 284 matters160 of the lawsuits are pending in various state courts. The plaintiffs in these cases,lawsuits, which include states, counties, cities, other municipal entities, Native American tribes, union trust funds and other third-party payors, private hospitals and personal injury claimants, generally seek compensatory and punitive damages. Allergan has previously reached settlements with certain states, counties, and cities. Allergan is engaged in negotiations with representatives for the remainingOf these approximately 610 lawsuits, approximately 195 of them are brought by states, counties, cities, and other municipal entities andentities. Three other lawsuits are brought by 3 Native American tribes regarding a potential settlement, with payments likely to be made over a number of years. While negotiations are on-going and definitive terms have not been reached, a framework for an agreement exists, including an estimate of a potential settlement amount based on maximum participation in the potential settlement.Tribes. AbbVie recorded a charge of $2.1 billion to selling, general and administrative expense in the consolidated statement of earnings in the second quarter of 2022 related to this potential settlement.its settlement of over 2,500 lawsuits by states, counties, cities, other municipal entities, and Native American
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tribes. Approximately 160 of the remaining 198 such lawsuits are in the process of being dismissed with prejudice pursuant to that settlement.
In July 2019, the New Mexico Attorney GeneralMarch 2023, AbbVie Inc. filed a lawsuit,petition in the United States Tax Court, StateAbbVie Inc. and Subsidiaries v. Commissioner of New Mexico ex rel. Balderas v. AbbVie Inc., et al.Internal Revenue,. The petition disputes the Internal Revenue Service determination concerning a $572 million income tax benefit recorded in New Mexico District Court2014 related to a payment made to a third party for Santa Fe County against AbbVie and other companies alleging their marketingthe termination of AndroGel violated New Mexico’s Unfair Practices Act. In October 2020, the state added a claim under the New Mexico False Advertising Act. In August 2022, the parties finalized their settlement of this matter.proposed business combination.
Shareholder and Securities Litigation
In June 2016, a lawsuit, Elliott Associates, L.P., et al. v. AbbVie Inc., was filed by five investment funds against AbbVie in the Cook County, Illinois Circuit Court alleging that AbbVie made misrepresentations and omissions in connection with its proposed transaction with Shire. Similar lawsuits were filed between July 2017 and October 2019 against AbbVie and in some instances its chief executive officer in the same court by additional investment funds. The court granted motions dismissing the claims of three investment-fund plaintiffs, which they appealed. One appeal was dismissed with prejudice in August 2021. In the other two appeals, the Illinois Appellate Court affirmed the dismissal of one in March 2021 and affirmed the dismissal of the other in February 2022. One of these plaintiffs refiled its lawsuit in the New York Supreme Court for the County of New York, where it was dismissed in November 2020, and that dismissal was affirmed by the Supreme Court of New York, Appellate Division, in January 2022. In September 2021, the Illinois court granted AbbVie's motion for summary judgment against all remaining plaintiffs on all the remaining claims, dismissing them with prejudice. Those plaintiffs have appealed the dismissals.
In October 2018, a federal securities lawsuit, Holwill v. AbbVie Inc., et al.al., was filed in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois against AbbVie, its chief executive officer and former chief financial officer, alleging that reasons stated for Humira sales growth in financial filings between 2013 and 2018 were misleading because they omitted alleged misconduct in connection with Humira patient and reimbursement support services and other services and items of value that allegedly induced Humira prescriptions. In September 2021, the court granted plaintiffs' motion to certify a class. In May 2022, a shareholder derivative lawsuit, Ranney v. Gonzalez, et al., was
Lawsuits were filed in Delaware Chancery Court, alleging that certain AbbVie directors and officers breached their fiduciary duties based on related allegations.
Lawsuits are pending against Allergan and certain of its current and former officers alleging they made misrepresentations and omissions regarding Allergan's textured breast implants. The lawsuits, which were filed by Allergan shareholders, have been consolidated in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York as In re: Allergan plc Securities Litigation.Litigation. The plaintiffs generally seek compensatory damages and attorneys’ fees. In September 2019, the court partially granted Allergan's motion to dismiss. In September 2021, the court granted plaintiffs' motion to certify a class.
In AprilDecember 2022, a federal securities lawsuit, Nakata v. AbbVie Inc., was filed in the United States District Courtcourt granted Allergan's motion for the Northern District of Illinois against AbbVie and certain officers alleging misstatements regarding the potential effect that safety information about another company’s product would havesummary judgment on the Foodremaining claims, dismissing them with prejudice. Plaintiffs are appealing the court's motion to dismiss and Drug Administration’s approval and labeling for AbbVie’s Rinvoq. summary judgment rulings.
In May and July 2022, two shareholder derivative lawsuits, Treppel Family Trust v. Gonzalez et al., and Katcher v. Gonzalez, et al., were filed in the same court,United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, alleging that certain AbbVie directors and officers breached fiduciary and other legal duties basedin making or allowing alleged misstatements regarding the potential effect that safety information about another company’s product would have on related allegations.the Food and Drug Administration’s approval and labeling for AbbVie’s Rinvoq.
Product Liability and General Litigation
In April 2023, a putative class action lawsuit, Camargo v. AbbVie Inc., was filed in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois on behalf of Humira patients who paid for Humira based on its list price or who, after losing insurance coverage, discontinued Humira because they could not pay based on its list price, alleging that Humira’s list price is excessive in violation of multiple states’ unfair and deceptive trade practices statutes. The plaintiff generally seeks monetary damages, injunctive relief, and attorneys’ fees.
In 2018, a qui tam lawsuit, U.S. ex rel. Silbersher v. Allergan Inc., et al., was filed in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California against several Allergan entities and others, alleging that their conduct before the U.S. Patent Office resulted in false claims for payment being made to federal and state healthcare payors for Namenda XR and Namzaric. The plaintiff-relator seekssought damages and attorneys' fees under the federal False Claims Act and state law analogues. The federal government and state
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governments declined to intervene in the lawsuit. In August 2022,March 2023, the United States Court of Appeals reversed the district court’s denial ofcourt granted Allergan’s motion to dismiss, dismissing plaintiff-relator’s federal law claims with prejudice and state law claims without prejudice. The plaintiff-relator is appealing the case.court’s motion to dismiss ruling.
Intellectual Property Litigation
Pharmacyclics LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of AbbVie, is seeking to enforce its patent rights relating to ibrutinib tablets (a drug Pharmacyclics sells under the trademark Imbruvica). Cases were filed in the United States District Court for the District of Delaware in March 2019 against Alvogen Pine Brook LLC and Natco Pharma Ltd.. In August 2021, the court issued a decision holding all asserted patents infringed and valid. The judgment precludes Defendants from obtaining regulatory approval and launching until the last patent expires in 2036. On August 30, 2021, Defendants appealed. An appellate hearing occurred in October 2022. Janssen Biotech, Inc. which is in a global collaboration with Pharmacyclics concerning the development and marketing of Imbruvica, is the co-plaintiff in these suits.
AbbVie Inc. is seeking to enforce patent rights relating to venetoclax (a drug sold under the trademark Venclexta). Litigation was filed in the United States District Court for the District of Delaware in July 2020 against Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories, Ltd. and Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories, Inc.:; and Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Alembic Pharmaceuticals, Inc., and Alembic Global Holdings SA. AbbVie alleges defendants’ proposed generic venetoclax products infringe certain patents and seeks declaratory and injunctive relief. Genentech, Inc., which is in a global collaboration with AbbVie concerning the development and marketing of Venclexta, is the co-plaintiff in this suit.
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Note 13 Segment Information
AbbVie operates as a single global business segment dedicated to the research and development, manufacturing, commercialization and sale of innovative medicines and therapies. This operating structure enables the Chief Executive Officer, as chief operating decision maker (CODM), to allocate resources and assess business performance on a global basis in order to achieve established long-term strategic goals. Consistent with this structure, a global research and development and supply chain organization is responsible for the discovery, manufacturing and supply of products. Commercial efforts that coordinate the marketing, sales and distribution of these products are organized by geographic region or therapeutic area. All of these activities are supported by a global corporate administrative staff. The determination of a single business segment is consistent with the consolidated financial information regularly reviewed by the CODM for purposes of assessing performance, allocating resources and planning and forecasting future periods.
The following table details AbbVie’s worldwide net revenues:
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ImmunologyImmunologyImmunology
HumiraHumiraUnited States$4,956 $4,613 $13,613 $12,777 HumiraUnited States$3,020 $4,956 $9,420 $13,613 
International603 812 2,045 2,583 International527 603 1,680 2,045 
Total$5,559 $5,425 $15,658 $15,360 Total$3,547 $5,559 $11,100 $15,658 
SkyriziSkyriziUnited States$1,221 $679 $3,081 $1,725 SkyriziUnited States$1,875 $1,221 $4,648 $3,081 
International176 117 508 319 International251 176 721 508 
Total$1,397 $796 $3,589 $2,044 Total$2,126 $1,397 $5,369 $3,589 
RinvoqRinvoqUnited States$505 $348 $1,228 $889 RinvoqUnited States$801 $505 $1,895 $1,228 
International190 105 524 245 International309 190 819 524 
Total$695 $453 $1,752 $1,134 Total$1,110 $695 $2,714 $1,752 
Hematologic Oncology
OncologyOncology
ImbruvicaImbruvicaUnited States$849 $1,109 $2,585 $3,207 ImbruvicaUnited States$678 $849 $1,982 $2,585 
Collaboration revenues286 265 868 816 Collaboration revenues230 286 711 868 
Total$1,135 $1,374 $3,453 $4,023 Total$908 $1,135 $2,693 $3,453 
VenclextaVenclextaUnited States$259 $237 $740 $685 VenclextaUnited States$281 $259 $811 $740 
International256 255 753 647 International309 256 888 753 
Total$515 $492 $1,493 $1,332 Total$590 $515 $1,699 $1,493 
EpkinlyEpkinlyCollaboration revenues$14 $— $14 $— 
AestheticsAestheticsAesthetics
Botox CosmeticBotox CosmeticUnited States$370 $356 $1,232 $1,027 Botox CosmeticUnited States$388 $370 $1,217 $1,232 
International267 189 741 579 International232 267 747 741 
Total$637 $545 $1,973 $1,606 Total$620 $637 $1,964 $1,973 
Juvederm CollectionJuvederm CollectionUnited States$125 $159 $420 $478 Juvederm CollectionUnited States$116 $125 $363 $420 
International227 195 686 625 International205 227 681 686 
Total$352 $354 $1,106 $1,103 Total$321 $352 $1,044 $1,106 
Other AestheticsOther AestheticsUnited States$265 $305 $837 $968 Other AestheticsUnited States$255 $265 $785 $837 
International47 47 130 149 International43 47 130 130 
Total$312 $352 $967 $1,117 Total$298 $312 $915 $967 
NeuroscienceNeuroscienceNeuroscience
Botox TherapeuticBotox TherapeuticUnited States$584 $534 $1,641 $1,451 Botox TherapeuticUnited States$626 $584 $1,827 $1,641 
International115 111 350 329 International122 115 388 350 
Total$699 $645 $1,991 $1,780 Total$748 $699 $2,215 $1,991 
Vraylar
Vraylar
United States$554 $461 $1,473 $1,239 
Vraylar
United States$750 $554 $1,967 $1,473 
International— — 
Total$751 $554 $1,970 $1,473 
DuodopaDuodopaUnited States$22 $23 $72 $73 DuodopaUnited States$25 $22 $74 $72 
International88 104 279 310 International93 88 279 279 
Total$110 $127 $351 $383 Total$118 $110 $353 $351 
UbrelvyUbrelvyUnited States$160 $162 $483 $369 UbrelvyUnited States$230 $160 $574 $483 
International— — 
Total$233 $160 $581 $483 
QuliptaUnited States$62 $— $106 $— 
Other NeuroscienceUnited States$82 $166 $400 $489 
International14 13 
Total$87 $171 $414 $502 
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QuliptaQuliptaUnited States$131 $62 $292 $106 
International— — 
Total$132 $62 $294 $106 
Other NeuroscienceOther NeuroscienceUnited States$55 $82 $195 $400 
International15 14 
Total$61 $87 $210 $414 
Eye CareEye CareEye Care
OzurdexOzurdexUnited States$34 $35 $107 $104 
International86 71 247 219 
Total$120 $106 $354 $323 
Lumigan/GanfortLumigan/GanfortUnited States$59 $63 $186 $201 Lumigan/GanfortUnited States$28 $59 $142 $186 
International62 75 205 229 International63 62 198 205 
Total$121 $138 $391 $430 Total$91 $121 $340 $391 
Alphagan/CombiganAlphagan/CombiganUnited States$37 $89 $161 $271 Alphagan/CombiganUnited States$30 $37 $90 $161 
International36 39 111 117 International40 36 116 111 
Total$73 $128 $272 $388 Total$70 $73 $206 $272 
RestasisRestasisUnited States$132 $305 $518 $884 RestasisUnited States$104 $132 $265 $518 
International10 14 38 42 International13 10 43 38 
Total$142 $319 $556 $926 Total$117 $142 $308 $556 
Other Eye CareOther Eye CareUnited States$134 $128 $400 $375 Other Eye CareUnited States$114 $99 $334 $296 
International153 158 492 488 International93 82 288 273 
Total$287 $286 $892 $863 Total$207 $181 $622 $569 
Other Key ProductsOther Key ProductsOther Key Products
MavyretMavyretUnited States$190 $183 $562 $557 MavyretUnited States$167 $190 $531 $562 
International193 243 599 726 International203 193 590 599 
Total$383 $426 $1,161 $1,283 Total$370 $383 $1,121 $1,161 
CreonCreonUnited States$336 $310 $941 $864 CreonUnited States$305 $336 $892 $941 
Linzess/ConstellaLinzess/ConstellaUnited States$262 $253 $742 $728 Linzess/ConstellaUnited States$279 $262 $799 $742 
International24 23 International26 24 
Total$271 $261 $766 $751 Total$288 $271 $825 $766 
All otherAll other$925 $1,117 $3,145 $3,814 All other$782 $925 $2,214 $3,145 
Total net revenuesTotal net revenues$14,812 $14,342 $42,933 $41,311 Total net revenues$13,927 $14,812 $40,017 $42,933 
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following is a discussion and analysis of the financial condition of AbbVie Inc. (AbbVie or the company) as of September 30, 20222023 and December 31, 20212022 and the results of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 20222023 and 2021.2022. This commentary should be read in conjunction with the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and accompanying notes appearing in Item 1, “Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.”
EXECUTIVE OVERVIEW
Company Overview
AbbVie is a global, diversified research-based biopharmaceutical company positioned for success with a comprehensive product portfolio that has leadership positions across immunology, oncology, aesthetics, neuroscience and eye care. AbbVie uses its expertise, dedicated people and unique approach to innovation to develop and market advanced therapies that address some of the world’s most complex and serious diseases.
AbbVie's products are generally sold worldwide directly to wholesalers, distributors, government agencies, health care facilities, specialty pharmacies and independent retailers from AbbVie-owned distribution centers and public warehouses. Certain products (including aesthetic products and devices) are also sold directly to physicians and other licensed healthcare providers. In the United States, AbbVie distributes pharmaceutical products principally through independent wholesale distributors, with some sales directly to retailers, pharmacies, patients or other customers. Outside the United States, AbbVie sells products primarily to customerswholesalers or through distributors, and depending on the market served.works through largely centralized national payers system to agree on reimbursement terms. Certain products are co-marketed or co-promoted with other companies. AbbVie has approximately 50,000 employees. AbbVie operates as a single global business segment.segment and has approximately 50,000 employees.
20222023 Strategic Objectives
AbbVie's mission is to discover and develop innovative medicines and products that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow while achieving top-tier financial performance through outstanding execution. AbbVie intends to continue toexecute its strategy and advance its mission in a number of ways, including: (i) maximizing the benefits of a diversified revenue base with multiple long-term growth drivers; (ii) growing revenues by leveraging AbbVie's commercial strength and international infrastructure across therapeutic areas and ensuring strong commercial execution of new product launches; (iii) continuing to invest in and expand its pipeline in support of opportunities in immunology, oncology, aesthetics, neuroscience and eye care as well as continued investment in key on-market products; (iv) expandinggenerating substantial operating margins;cash flows to support investment in innovative research and (v) returningdevelopment, and return cash to shareholders via a strong and growing dividend while also reducing debt. In addition, AbbVie anticipates several regulatory submissions and data readouts from key clinical trials in the next 12 months.
Financial Results
The company's financial performance for the nine months ended September 30, 20222023 included delivering worldwide net revenues of $42.9$40.0 billion, operating earnings of $12.6$9.6 billion, diluted earnings per share of $5.24$2.26 and cash flows from operations of $17.5$18.1 billion. Worldwide net revenues grew by 4%decreased 7% on a reported basis and 6% on a constant currency basis, reflecting growth across its immunology, neuroscience and aesthetics portfolios.basis.
Diluted earnings per share was $5.24$2.26 for the nine months ended September 30, 20222023 and included the following after-tax costs: (i) $4.8$5.1 billion related to the amortization of intangible assets; (ii) $2.0$3.3 billion for charges related to litigation matters; (iii) $657 million for the change in fair value of contingent consideration liabilities; (iv) $604 millionand (iii) $2.3 billion related to intangible asset impairment; and (v) $567 million of acquisition and integration expenses. These costs were partially offset by an after-tax gain of $126 million related to the divestiture of Pylera. impairment.Additionally, financial results reflected continued funding to support all stages of AbbVie’s pipeline assets and continued investment in AbbVie’s on-market brands.
Following the closing of the Allergan acquisition, AbbVie implemented an integration plan designed to reduce costs, integrate and optimize the combined organization. The integration plan is expected to realize approximately $2.5 billion of annual cost synergies in 2022.
To achieve these integration objectives, AbbVie expects to incur total cumulative charges of approximately $2 billion through 2022. These costs consist of severance and employee benefit costs (cash severance, non-cash severance, including accelerated equity award compensation expense, retention and other termination benefits) and other integration expenses.
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Recent Global Events
Russia/Ukraine
In response to the military conflict between Russia and Ukraine, the United States and other North Atlantic Treaty Organization member states, as well as certain non-member states, announced targeted economic sanctions and export controls on Russia and Belarus. These include restrictions on the export and transfer of products containing certain toxins, including Botox, to Russia and Belarus. However, AbbVie is not prohibited to continue the sale of essential pharmaceutical products to help ensure patients receive an uninterrupted supply of their medicines. In March 2022, AbbVie announced the suspension of operations for all aesthetics products in Russia. In April 2022, AbbVie also announced that all profits from the sales of essential medicines in Russia will be donated to support direct humanitarian relief efforts in Ukraine. While the company’s operations in Russia, Belarus and Ukraine are not significant, if the conflict escalates and results in broader economic and political concerns, AbbVie’s business could be adversely impacted.
Impact of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
In response to the ongoing public health crisis posed by COVID-19, AbbVie continues to focus on ensuring the safety of employees. Throughout the pandemic, AbbVie has followed health and safety guidance from state and local health authorities and implemented safety measures for those employees who are returning to the workplace.
AbbVie also continues to closely manage manufacturing and supply chain resources around the world to help ensure that patients continue to receive an uninterrupted supply of their medicines. Clinical trial sites are being monitored locally to protect the safety of study participants, staff and employees. While the impact of COVID-19 on AbbVie's operations to date has not been material, AbbVie continues to experience lower new patient starts in certain products and markets. AbbVie expects this matter could continue to negatively impact its results of operations throughout the duration of the pandemic.
The extent to which COVID-19 may impact AbbVie's financial condition and results of operations remains uncertain and is dependent on numerous evolving factors, including the measures being taken by authorities to mitigate against the spread of COVID-19, the emergence of new variants and the effectiveness of vaccines and therapeutics.
Research and Development
Research and innovation are the cornerstones of AbbVie’s business as a global biopharmaceutical company. AbbVie’s long-term success depends to a great extent on its ability to continue to discover and develop innovative products and acquire or collaborate on compounds currently in development by other biotechnology or pharmaceutical companies.
AbbVie’s pipeline currently includes approximately 8090 compounds, devices or indications in development individually or under collaboration or license agreements and is focused on such important specialties as immunology, oncology, aesthetics, neuroscience and eye care. Of these programs, more than 40over 50 are in mid- and late-stage development.
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The following sections summarize transitions of significant programs from mid-stage development to late-stage development as well as developments in significant late-stage and registration programs. AbbVie expects multiple mid-stage programs to transition into late-stage programs in the next 12 months.
Significant Programs and Developments
Immunology
SkyriziRinvoq
In January 2022, AbbVie announced thatMarch 2023, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Skyrizi for the treatment of adults with active psoriatic arthritis.
In June 2022, AbbVie announced that the FDA approved Skyrizi for the treatment of adults with moderately to severely active Crohn’s disease.
In September 2022, AbbVie announced thatEuropean Commission (EC) issued their final decision on the European Medicines Agency’s (EMA) review of the benefit-risk of medicines in the JAK inhibitor class for the treatment of inflammatory diseases, including Rinvoq. Confirming the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use adopted a positive(CHMP) opinion, recommending the approval of Skyrizi for the treatment of adults with moderately to severely active Crohn's disease who have had inadequate response, lost response or were intolerant to conventional or biologic therapy.
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Rinvoq
In January 2022, AbbVie announced that the FDApreviously approved Rinvoq indication statements were not changed and the dosage and special warnings for all JAK inhibitors were updated to include additional information about the treatment of moderate to severe atopic dermatitis in adults and children 12 years of age and older whose disease did not respond to previous treatment and is not well controlled with other pills or injections, including biologic medicines, or when use of other pills or injections is not recommended.
In February 2022, AbbVie was notified that the European Commission (EC) is requesting the European Medicines Agency (EMA) to assess safety concernsrisks associated with JAK inhibitor products authorized in inflammatory diseases and to evaluate the impact of these events on their benefit-risk balance. The assessment covers all JAK inhibitors approved for use in inflammatory diseases.
In February 2022, AbbVie announced top-line results from its second Phase 3 induction study, U-Excel, for Rinvoq in patients with moderate to severe Crohn’s disease who had an inadequate response or were intolerant to conventional or biologic therapy met the primary and most key secondary endpoints.
In March 2022, AbbVie announced that the FDA approved Rinvoq for the treatment of adults with moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis (UC) who have had an inadequate response or intolerance to one or more tumor necrosis factor (TNF) blockers.inhibitors.
In April 2022, AbbVie announced that the FDA approved Rinvoq for the treatment of adults with active ankylosing spondylitis who have had an inadequate response or intolerance to one or more TNF blockers.
In May 2022, AbbVie announced positive top-line results from U-ENDURE, its Phase 3 maintenance study for Rinvoq in adult patients with moderate to severe Crohn's disease who had an inadequate response or were intolerant to a conventional or biologic therapy. The results showed that more patients treated with Rinvoq achieved the co-primary and secondary endpoints at one year compared to placebo.
In July 2022,2023, AbbVie announced that the EC approved Rinvoq for the treatment of adults with moderately to severely active UCCrohn’s disease who have had an inadequate response, lost response or were intolerant to either conventional therapy or a biologic agent.
In July 2022,May 2023, AbbVie announced its submission of a supplemental Newthat the U.S. Food and Drug Application (sNDA) to the FDA and a marketing authorization application (MAA) to the EMA forAdministration (FDA) approved Rinvoq for the treatment of adults with moderately to severely active Crohn’s disease who have had an inadequate response or intolerance to one or more tumor necrosis factor (TNF) blockers.
In July 2023, AbbVie initiated its Phase 3 Step-Up HS study to evaluate efficacy and safety of Rinvoq in adults and adolescents with moderate to severe hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) who have failed anti-TNF therapy and/or one approved non-anti-TNF inhibitor therapy for HS.

In August 2023, AbbVie initiated its Phase 3 Select-SLE study to evaluate Rinvoq in moderate to severe systemic Lupus Erythematosus.

In October 2023, AbbVie announced that its Phase 2b study evaluating Rinvoq in adults with non-segmental Vitiligo met the primary endpoint. Based on these data, AbbVie is advancing the program to Phase 3.

Skyrizi
In March 2023, AbbVie announced positive top-line results from its Phase 3 induction study, INSPIRE, for Skyrizi in patients with moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis met the primary and all secondary endpoints.
In June 2023, AbbVie announced positive top-line results from its Phase 3 maintenance study, COMMAND, for Skyrizi in patients with moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis met the primary and key secondary endpoints.
In July 2023, AbbVie announced results from the head-to-head Phase 4 IMMpulse study that evaluated the efficacy and safety of Skyrizi compared to Otezla among adult patients with moderate plaque psoriasis (PsO) eligible for systemic therapy. In the study, significantly more patients achieved co-primary endpoints with Skyrizi versus Otezla. Skyrizi was well-tolerated with no new safety signals identified.
In August 2023, AbbVie submitted regulatory applications to FDA and EMA for Skyrizi for the treatment of adults with moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis.
In September 2023, AbbVie announced results from the head-to-head Phase 3 SEQUENCE study that evaluated the efficacy and safety of Skyrizi compared to Stelara among adult patients with moderately to severely active Crohn’s disease. In the study, Skyrizi met both primary endpoints at week 24 and achieved superiority of endoscopic remission at week 48 versus Stelara. In addition, all secondary endpoints achieved statistical significance for superiority versus Stelara. Skyrizi was well-tolerated with no new safety signals identified.
Oncology
Epkinly
In July 2022, AbbVie announced that the EC approved Rinvoq for the treatment of adult patients with active non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis (nr-axSpA).
In October 2022, AbbVie announced that the FDA approved Rinvoq for the treatment of adults with active nr-axSpA with objective signs of inflammation who have had an inadequate response or intolerance to TNF blocker therapy.
Oncology
Teliso-V
In January 2022, AbbVie announced that the FDA granted Breakthrough Therapy Designation to investigational telisotuzumab vedotin (Teliso-V) for the treatment of patients with advanced/metastatic epidermal growth factor receptor wild type, nonsquamous non-small cell lung cancer with high levels of c-Met overexpression whose disease has progressed on or after platinum-based therapy.
In May 2022,March 2023, AbbVie initiated a Phase 3 clinical trial to evaluate Teliso-V versus docetaxel for the treatment ofepcoritamab in combination with R-CHOP compared to R-CHOP in patients with previously treated c-Met overexpressing, epidermal growth factor receptor wild type, advanced/metastatic non-squamous non-small cell lung cancer.
Imbruvica
In August 2022, AbbVie announced that the FDA approved the use of Imbruvica for the treatment of pediatric patients one year and older with chronic graft versus host disease after failure of one or more lines of systemic therapy.
In August 2022, the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) in the United States issued updated guidelines for the management of chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) re-categorizing Imbruvica from “Preferred Regimen” to “Other Recommended Regimen”newly diagnosed diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL).
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Epcoritamab
In March 2022, Genmab A/S (Genmab)May 2023, AbbVie announced that the FDA granted orphan-drug designationapproved Epkinly (epcoritamab) as the first and only bispecific antibody to the investigational medicine, epcoritamab (DuoBody-CD3xCD20), for the treatment of follicular lymphoma. Genmab and AbbVie are co-developing epcoritamab and will share commercial responsibilities in the U.S. and Japan,treat adult patients with AbbVie responsible for further global commercialization.
In June 2022, AbbVie and Genmab announced primary results from the large B-cell lymphoma expansion cohort in the EPCORE NHL-1 phase 2 clinical trial evaluating epcoritamab, an investigational subcutaneous bispecific antibody. In this study, epcoritamab demonstrated efficacy with durable responses in patients who had previously received at least two prior lines of anti-lymphoma therapy including chimeric antigen receptor T-cell therapy.relapsed or refractory (R/R) DLBCL.
In September 2022,2023, AbbVie and Genmab submitted a biological license application toannounced that the FDAEC approved Tepkinly (epcoritamab) for epcoritamab for the treatmentadults with R/R DLBCL after two or more lines of patients with relapsed/refractory large B-cell lymphoma.systemic therapy.
Imbruvica
In October 2022,May 2023, AbbVie voluntarily withdrew, in the U.S., accelerated Imbruvica approvals for patients with mantle cell lymphoma (MCL) who have received at least one prior therapy and Genmab submitted an MAAwith marginal zone lymphoma (MZL) who require systemic therapy and have received at least one prior anti-CD20-based therapy. This voluntary action is due to requirements related to the EMAaccelerated approval status granted by the FDA for epcoritamabMCL and MZL. Other approved indications for Imbruvica in the U.S. are not affected.
Navitoclax
In July 2023, AbbVie announced top-line results from the Phase 3 TRANSFORM-1 clinical trial evaluating the safety and efficacy of navitoclax, a BCL-XL/BCL-2 inhibitor, in combination with ruxolitinib in adult patients with primary or secondary myelofibrosis (MF). The combination of navitoclax and ruxolitinib met the study’s primary endpoint, demonstrating statistically significant improvement in the number of patients who achieved Spleen Volume Reduction of at least 35 percent at week 24 compared to treatment with ruxolitinib and a placebo. The study did not meet the first ranked secondary endpoint of improvement in patients’ Total Symptom Score from baseline to week 24. The company plans to wait for additional follow up data on the primary, secondary and other endpoints, expected in the fourth quarter of this year, before engaging with regulatory agencies regarding potential next steps.
Venclexta
In September 2023, AbbVie announced top-line results from the Phase 3 CANOVA study evaluating the safety and efficacy of Venclexta plus dexamethasone (VenDex) for patients with t(11;14)-positive relapsed or refractory (R/R) multiple myeloma who have received two or more prior treatments. The data did not demonstrate that the treatment combination significantly improved progression-free survival (PFS), the primary endpoint of patientsthe trial. Patients receiving VenDex showed improvement in median PFS with relapsed/refractory diffuse large B-cell lymphoma.the combination of study comparator pomalidomide and dexamethasone (PomDex); however, the results did not reach statistical significance. The company plans to discuss the data with health authorities in the near future to further understand the potential of Venclexta as a biomarker-driven therapy in multiple myeloma.
Aesthetics
Juvederm Collection
In February 2022,May 2023, AbbVie announced that the FDA approved Skinvive by Juvederm Volbella XC for improvementto improve skin smoothness of infraorbital hollowsthe cheeks in adults over the age of 21.
In August 2022, AbbVie announced the that the FDA approved Juvederm Volux XC for the improvement of jawline definition in adults over the age of 21 with moderate to severe loss of jawline definition.
BoNTEBotox Cosmetic
In March 2022,September 2023, AbbVie initiatedannounced positive top-line results from the second of three Phase 3 clinical trials to evaluate the efficacy and safety of BoNTE (AGN-151586)studies evaluating Botox Cosmetic for the treatment of glabellar lines.moderate to severe platysma prominence associated with platysma muscle activity. All primary and secondary endpoints were met in the second Phase 3 study and results were consistent with findings from the first Phase 3 study. A Phase 3 open-label extension study is ongoing, with results expected later this year. The company plans to include data from the full Phase 3 study program as part of an upcoming FDA regulatory submission expected near the end of the year.
Neuroscience
VraylarBoNT/E
In February 2022,October 2023, AbbVie submitted an sNDA to the FDA for Vraylarannounced positive top-line results from two pivotal Phase 3 clinical studies evaluating trenibotulinumtoxinE (BoNT/E) for the adjunctive treatment of major depressive disorder in patients who are receiving ongoing antidepressant therapy.
Qulipta
In March 2022, AbbVie announced results from themoderate to severe glabellar lines. All primary and secondary endpoints were met for both Phase 3 PROGRESS trial for Qulipta in the preventive treatmentstudies and results support BoNT/E as a novel botulinum neurotoxin serotype E characterized by a rapid onset of chronic migraine in adults met the primary endpointaction as early as 8 hours after administration and resulted in significant improvements in all secondary endpoints after adjustment for multiple comparisons.short duration of effect within 2-3 weeks.
In June 2022, AbbVie submitted an sNDA to the FDA for Qulipta for the preventative treatment of chronic migraine in adults.
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In July 2022, AbbVie submitted an MAA to the EMA for Qulipta for the prophylactic treatment of migraine in adult patients who have at least four migraine days per month.
Neuroscience
ABBV-951
In May 2022,March 2023, AbbVie submittedannounced that the FDA issued a Complete Response Letter (CRL) for the New Drug Application to the FDA(NDA) for ABBV-951 (foscarbidopa/foslevodopa) for the treatment of motor fluctuations in patientsadults with advanced Parkinson'sParkinson’s disease. In its letter, the FDA requested additional information about the device (pump) as part of the NDA review. The CRL did not request that AbbVie conduct additional efficacy and safety trials related to the drug.
Qulipta
In April 2023, AbbVie announced that the FDA approved Qulipta for the preventive treatment of chronic migraine in adults.
In August 2023, AbbVie announced that the EC approved Aquipta (Qulipta) for the preventive treatment of migraine in adults who have four or more migraine days per month.
For a more comprehensive discussion of AbbVie’s products and pipeline, see the company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021.2022.

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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Net Revenues
The comparisons presented at constant currency rates reflect comparative local currency net revenues at the prior year’s foreign exchange rates. This measure provides information on the change in net revenues assuming that foreign currency exchange rates had not changed between the prior and current periods. AbbVie believes that the non-GAAP measure of change in net revenues at constant currency rates, when used in conjunction with the GAAP measure of change in net revenues at actual currency rates, may provide a more complete understanding of the company’s operations and can facilitate analysis of the company’s results of operations, particularly in evaluating performance from one period to another.
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United StatesUnited States$11,763 $11,279 4.3 %4.3 %$33,521 $31,833 5.3 %5.3 %United States$10,852 $11,763 (7.7)%(7.7)%$30,773 $33,521 (8.2)%(8.2)%
InternationalInternational3,049 3,063 (0.4)%9.6 %9,412 9,478 (0.7)%6.7 %International3,075 3,049 0.8 %1.4 %9,244 9,412 (1.8)%1.6 %
Net revenuesNet revenues$14,812 $14,342 3.3 %5.4 %$42,933 $41,311 3.9 %5.6 %Net revenues$13,927 $14,812 (6.0)%(5.8)%$40,017 $42,933 (6.8)%(6.0)%
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The following table details AbbVie’s worldwide net revenues:
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ImmunologyImmunologyImmunology
HumiraHumiraUnited States$4,956 $4,613 7.4 %7.4 %$13,613 $12,777 6.5 %6.5 %HumiraUnited States$3,020 $4,956 (39.1)%(39.1)%$9,420 $13,613 (30.8)%(30.8)%
International603 812 (25.9)%(16.8)%2,045 2,583 (20.9)%(14.3)%International527 603 (12.6)%(12.2)%1,680 2,045 (17.9)%(14.8)%
Total$5,559 $5,425 2.5 %3.9 %$15,658 $15,360 1.9 %3.0 %Total$3,547 $5,559 (36.2)%(36.2)%$11,100 $15,658 (29.1)%(28.7)%
SkyriziSkyriziUnited States$1,221 $679 79.8 %79.8 %$3,081 $1,725 78.6 %78.6 %SkyriziUnited States$1,875 $1,221 53.5 %53.5 %$4,648 $3,081 50.9 %50.9 %
International176 117 50.1 %70.0 %508 319 59.3 %75.1 %International251 176 42.5 %40.7 %721 508 41.8 %45.5 %
Total$1,397 $796 75.4 %78.3 %$3,589 $2,044 75.6 %78.1 %Total$2,126 $1,397 52.1 %51.9 %$5,369 $3,589 49.6 %50.1 %
RinvoqRinvoqUnited States$505 $348 44.7 %44.7 %$1,228 $889 38.0 %38.0 %RinvoqUnited States$801 $505 59.0 %59.0 %$1,895 $1,228 54.4 %54.4 %
International190 105 82.9 %>100.0 %524 245 >100.0 %>100.0 %International309 190 61.8 %61.2 %819 524 56.1 %61.0 %
Total$695 $453 53.5 %59.3 %$1,752 $1,134 54.5 %59.3 %Total$1,110 $695 59.8 %59.6 %$2,714 $1,752 54.9 %56.4 %
Hematologic Oncology
OncologyOncology
ImbruvicaImbruvicaUnited States$849 $1,109 (23.5)%(23.5)%$2,585 $3,207 (19.4)%(19.4)%ImbruvicaUnited States$678 $849 (20.2)%(20.2)%$1,982 $2,585 (23.4)%(23.4)%
Collaboration revenues286 265 7.6 %7.6 %868 816 6.3 %6.3 %Collaboration revenues230 286 (19.6)%(19.6)%711 868 (18.0)%(18.0)%
Total$1,135 $1,374 (17.4)%(17.4)%$3,453 $4,023 (14.2)%(14.2)%Total$908 $1,135 (20.0)%(20.0)%$2,693 $3,453 (22.0)%(22.0)%
VenclextaVenclextaUnited States$259 $237 9.2 %9.2 %$740 $685 8.1 %8.1 %VenclextaUnited States$281 $259 8.1 %8.1 %$811 $740 9.4 %9.4 %
International256 255 0.1 %13.2 %753 647 16.2 %27.3 %International309 256 21.1 %19.9 %888 753 18.1 %21.4 %
Total$515 $492 4.5 %11.3 %$1,493 $1,332 12.1 %17.5 %Total$590 $515 14.6 %14.0 %$1,699 $1,493 13.8 %15.5 %
EpkinlyEpkinlyCollaboration revenues$14 $— n/mn/m$14 $— n/mn/m
AestheticsAestheticsAesthetics
Botox CosmeticBotox CosmeticUnited States$370 $356 4.1 %4.1 %$1,232 $1,027 20.0 %20.0 %Botox CosmeticUnited States$388 $370 5.0 %5.0 %$1,217 $1,232 (1.1)%(1.1)%
International267 189 41.0 %54.5 %741 579 27.9 %36.8 %International232 267 (13.3)%(10.9)%747 741 0.7 %6.0 %
Total$637 $545 16.9 %21.6 %$1,973 $1,606 22.8 %26.0 %Total$620 $637 (2.7)%(1.7)%$1,964 $1,973 (0.4)%1.6 %
Juvederm CollectionJuvederm CollectionUnited States$125 $159 (21.9)%(21.9)%$420 $478 (12.3)%(12.3)%Juvederm CollectionUnited States$116 $125 (6.4)%(6.4)%$363 $420 (13.3)%(13.3)%
International227 195 16.9 %27.7 %686 625 9.9 %17.6 %International205 227 (9.8)%(8.7)%681 686 (0.8)%4.5 %
Total$352 $354 (0.6)%5.3 %$1,106 $1,103 0.3 %4.6 %Total$321 $352 (8.6)%(7.9)%$1,044 $1,106 (5.6)%(2.3)%
Other AestheticsOther AestheticsUnited States$265 $305 (13.1)%(13.1)%$837 $968 (13.4)%(13.4)%Other AestheticsUnited States$255 $265 (4.0)%(4.0)%$785 $837 (6.3)%(6.3)%
International47 47 (0.8)%8.3 %130 149 (12.8)%(7.2)%International43 47 (8.1)%(7.0)%130 130 0.5 %5.4 %
Total$312 $352 (11.4)%(10.2)%$967 $1,117 (13.4)%(12.7)%Total$298 $312 (4.6)%(4.4)%$915 $967 (5.4)%(4.7)%
NeuroscienceNeuroscienceNeuroscience
Botox TherapeuticBotox TherapeuticUnited States$584 $534 9.2 %9.2 %$1,641 $1,451 13.1 %13.1 %Botox TherapeuticUnited States$626 $584 7.2 %7.2 %$1,827 $1,641 11.3 %11.3 %
International115 111 3.6 %14.2 %350 329 6.5 %15.0 %International122 115 6.5 %8.6 %388 350 10.9 %16.6 %
Total$699 $645 8.2 %10.0 %$1,991 $1,780 11.9 %13.5 %Total$748 $699 7.1 %7.4 %$2,215 $1,991 11.3 %12.3 %
VraylarVraylarUnited States$554 $461 20.1 %20.1 %$1,473 $1,239 18.9 %18.9 %VraylarUnited States$750 $554 35.2 %35.2 %$1,967 $1,473 33.6 %33.6 %
International— >100.0 %>100.0 %— >100.0 %>100.0 %
Total$751 $554 35.4 %35.4 %$1,970 $1,473 33.7 %33.7 %
DuodopaDuodopaUnited States$22 $23 (4.9)%(4.9)%$72 $73 (2.4)%(2.4)%DuodopaUnited States$25 $22 10.6 %10.6 %$74 $72 2.8 %2.8 %
International88 104 (15.0)%(2.6)%279 310 (9.8)%— %International93 88 6.6 %2.3 %279 279 — %1.1 %
Total$110 $127 (13.1)%(3.0)%$351 $383 (8.4)%(0.5)%Total$118 $110 7.4 %4.0 %$353 $351 0.6 %1.5 %
UbrelvyUbrelvyUnited States$160 $162 (1.4)%(1.4)%$483 $369 31.0 %31.0 %UbrelvyUnited States$230 $160 43.7 %43.7 %$574 $483 18.8 %18.8 %
International— >100.0 %>100.0 %— >100.0 %>100.0 %
Total$233 $160 45.6 %45.6 %$581 $483 20.3 %20.3 %
QuliptaQuliptaUnited States$62 $— n/mn/m$106 $— n/mn/mQuliptaUnited States$131 $62 >100.0 %>100.0 %$292 $106 >100.0 %>100.0 %
Other NeuroscienceUnited States$82 $166 (50.5)%(50.5)%$400 $489 (18.3)%(18.3)%
International10.2 %14.1 %14 13 10.3 %13.1 %International— n/mn/m— n/mn/m
Total$87 $171 (49.0)%(48.9)%$414 $502 (17.6)%(17.5)%Total$132 $62 >100.0 %>100.0 %$294 $106 >100.0 %>100.0 %
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Other NeuroscienceOther NeuroscienceUnited States$55 $82 (31.9)%(31.9)%$195 $400 (51.3)%(51.3)%
International6.2 %9.6 %15 14 6.4 %11.8 %
Total$61 $87 (29.9)%(29.7)%$210 $414 (49.3)%(49.1)%
Eye CareEye CareEye Care
OzurdexOzurdexUnited States$34 $35 (4.5)%(4.5)%$107 $104 2.6 %2.6 %
International86 71 22.3 %21.7 %247 219 13.1 %16.1 %
Total$120 $106 13.2 %12.8 %$354 $323 9.7 %11.7 %
Lumigan/GanfortLumigan/GanfortUnited States$59 $63 (4.4)%(4.4)%$186 $201 (7.1)%(7.1)%Lumigan/GanfortUnited States$28 $59 (53.0)%(53.0)%$142 $186 (23.6)%(23.6)%
International62 75 (18.7)%(8.7)%205 229 (10.8)%(2.9)%International63 62 2.7 %1.4 %198 205 (3.1)%(0.9)%
Total$121 $138 (12.2)%(6.7)%$391 $430 (9.0)%(4.8)%Total$91 $121 (24.8)%(25.5)%$340 $391 (12.9)%(11.8)%
Alphagan/CombiganAlphagan/CombiganUnited States$37 $89 (58.2)%(58.2)%$161 $271 (40.8)%(40.8)%Alphagan/CombiganUnited States$30 $37 (16.0)%(16.0)%$90 $161 (43.5)%(43.5)%
International36 39 (8.9)%2.9 %111 117 (5.1)%4.9 %International40 36 10.1 %17.3 %116 111 4.2 %10.6 %
Total$73 $128 (43.0)%(39.4)%$272 $388 (30.0)%(27.0)%Total$70 $73 (3.1)%0.4 %$206 $272 (24.0)%(21.4)%
RestasisRestasisUnited States$132 $305 (56.7)%(56.7)%$518 $884 (41.3)%(41.3)%RestasisUnited States$104 $132 (20.7)%(20.7)%$265 $518 (48.8)%(48.8)%
International10 14 (30.7)%(37.7)%38 42 (10.1)%(2.8)%International13 10 35.0 %42.1 %43 38 14.2 %20.1 %
Total$142 $319 (55.6)%(55.9)%$556 $926 (39.9)%(39.6)%Total$117 $142 (17.0)%(16.5)%$308 $556 (44.5)%(44.1)%
Other Eye CareOther Eye CareUnited States$134 $128 3.7 %3.7 %$400 $375 6.3 %6.3 %Other Eye CareUnited States$114 $99 16.3 %16.3 %$334 $296 13.0 %13.0 %
International153 158 (2.7)%9.1 %492 488 0.9 %10.1 %International93 82 11.9 %12.0 %288 273 5.1 %8.6 %
Total$287 $286 0.1 %6.6 %$892 $863 3.3 %8.5 %Total$207 $181 14.2 %14.2 %$622 $569 9.2 %10.9 %
Other Key ProductsOther Key ProductsOther Key Products
MavyretMavyretUnited States$190 $183 3.5 %3.5 %$562 $557 0.9 %0.9 %MavyretUnited States$167 $190 (12.3)%(12.3)%$531 $562 (5.6)%(5.6)%
International193 243 (20.6)%(10.3)%599 726 (17.5)%(9.1)%International203 193 5.2 %5.8 %590 599 (1.5)%1.8 %
Total$383 $426 (10.2)%(4.4)%$1,161 $1,283 (9.5)%(4.7)%Total$370 $383 (3.5)%(3.2)%$1,121 $1,161 (3.5)%(1.8)%
CreonCreonUnited States$336 $310 8.5 %8.5 %$941 $864 9.0 %9.0 %CreonUnited States$305 $336 (9.1)%(9.1)%$892 $941 (5.2)%(5.2)%
Linzess/ConstellaLinzess/ConstellaUnited States$262 $253 3.4 %3.4 %$742 $728 2.0 %2.0 %Linzess/ConstellaUnited States$279 $262 6.8 %6.8 %$799 $742 7.7 %7.7 %
International16.0 %25.8 %24 23 3.2 %9.6 %International(11.1)%(13.0)%26 24 7.0 %9.3 %
Total$271 $261 3.8 %4.1 %$766 $751 2.0 %2.2 %Total$288 $271 6.2 %6.1 %$825 $766 7.7 %7.8 %
All otherAll other$925 $1,117 (16.8)%(15.3)%$3,145 $3,814 (17.5)%(16.3)%All other$782 $925 (15.5)%(14.1)%$2,214 $3,145 (29.6)%(28.5)%
Total net revenuesTotal net revenues$14,812 $14,342 3.3 %5.4 %$42,933 $41,311 3.9 %5.6 %Total net revenues$13,927 $14,812 (6.0)%(5.8)%$40,017 $42,933 (6.8)%(6.0)%
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The following discussion and analysis of AbbVie’s net revenues by product is presented on a constant currency basis.
Global Humira sales increased by 4%decreased 36% for the three months and 3%29% for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 primarily driven by market growth across therapeutic categories, partially offset by direct biosimilar competition in international markets.2023. In the United States, Humira sales increased by 7% for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 primarily driven by market growth across all indications and favorable pricing. This increase was partially offset by lower market share following corresponding market share gains of Skyrizi and Rinvoq. Internationally, Humira revenues decreased by 17%39% for the three months and 14%31% for the nine months ended September 30, 20222023 primarily driven by direct biosimilar competition in international markets.following the loss of exclusivity on January 31, 2023. Internationally, Humira revenues decreased 12% for the three months and 15% for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 primarily driven by the continued impact of direct biosimilar competition. AbbVie continues to pursue strategies to maintain broad formulary access of Humira and manage the impact of biosimilar erosion.
Net revenues for Skyrizi increased by 78%52% for the three months and 50% for the nine months ended September 30, 20222023 primarily driven by continued strong volume and market share uptake since launch as a treatment for plaque psoriasis as well as market growth. Net revenues for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 were also favorably impactedgrowth across all indications, partially offset by recent regulatory approvals and expansion of Skyrizi for the treatment of psoriatic arthritis and Crohn’s disease.unfavorable pricing.
Net revenues for Rinvoq increased by 59%60% for the three months and 56% for the nine months ended September 30, 20222023 primarily driven by continued strong volume and market share uptake since launch for the treatment of moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis as well as market growth. Net revenues for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 were also favorably impactedgrowth across all indications, partially offset by recent regulatory approvals and expansion of Rinvoq for the treatment of psoriatic arthritis, atopic dermatitis, ankylosing spondylitis and ulcerative colitis.unfavorable pricing.
Net revenues for Imbruvica represent product revenues in the United States and collaboration revenues outside of the United States related to AbbVie’s 50% share of Imbruvica profit. AbbVie's global Imbruvica revenues decreased by 17%20% for the three months and 14%22% for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 as a result of2023 primarily driven by decreased market demand and lower market share in the United States. The decrease in net revenues for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 was also partially offset by increasedStates as well as decreased collaboration revenues.
Net revenues for Venclexta increased by 11% for the three months and 18% for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 primarily due to continued expansion of Venclexta for the treatment of patients with CLL and acute myeloid leukemia.
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Net revenues for Botox CosmeticVenclexta increased by 22%14% for the three months and 26%15% for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 due to2023. In the United States, net revenues increased 8% for the three months and 9% for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 primarily driven by market growth across all indications and favorable pricing. Internationally, net revenues increased 20% for the three months and 21% for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 primarily driven by market growth across all indications as well as continued market share uptake.
Net revenues for Botox Cosmetic decreased 2% for the three months and increased 2% for the nine months ended September 30, 2023. In the United States, Botox Cosmetic net revenues increased 5% for the three months ended September 30, 2023 primarily driven by increased consumer demand due to a recovery in the toxin market. Internationally, Botox Cosmetic net revenues decreased 11% for the three months ended September 30, 2023 primarily driven by investment in key international marketsdecreased consumer demand due to economic weakening and moderated market growththe timing of shipments in the United States reflectingprior year. International net revenues increased 6% for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 primarily driven by recovery from COVID-19 in China, partially offset by economic pressures impacting consumer discretionary spending.weakening during the third quarter and the timing of shipments in the prior year.
Net revenues for Juvederm Collection increased by 5%decreased 8% for the three months ended September 30, 2023 and 2% for the nine months ended September 30, 2022.2023. In the United States, Juvederm Collection net revenues decreased 6% for the three months and 13% for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 primarily driven by 22%decreased consumer demand due to economic pressures, partially offset by new product launches. Internationally, Juvederm Collection net revenues decreased 9% for the three months ended September 30, 2023 primarily driven by decreased consumer demand due to economic weakening and the timing of shipments in the prior year. International net revenues increased 5% for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 primarily driven by recovery from COVID-19 in China, partially offset by economic weakening in the third quarter and the timing of shipments in the prior year.
Net revenues for Botox Therapeutic increased 7% for the three months and 12% for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 due to2023 primarily driven by market growth as well as market share uptake.
Net revenues for Vraylar increased economic pressures impacting consumer discretionary spending and increased pricing promotions. International net revenues increased by 28%35% for the three months and 18%34% for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 due to increased consumer demand2023 primarily driven by investment in key marketscontinued volume and recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, partially offset by the suspension of aesthetic operations in Russia.
market share uptake as well as market growth. Net revenues for Botox Therapeutic increased by 10% for the three months and 13% for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 due2023 were also favorably impacted by the regulatory approval of Vraylar as an adjunctive therapy to market growth.antidepressants for the treatment of major depressive disorder in adults.
Net revenues for VraylarUbrelvy increased by 20%46% for the three months and 19%20% for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 due to higher2023 primarily driven by continued volume and market share anduptake as well as market growth.
Net revenues for Ubrelvy decreasedQulipta increased greater than 100% for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 primarily driven by 1%continued strong volume and market share uptake as well as market growth. Net revenues for the three months ended September 30, 2022 due to2023 were also favorably impacted by the timingrecent regulatory approval of patient access program allowances, partially offset by market share uptake since launch and market growth. Net revenues increased by 31%Qulipta for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 primarily due to increased market share uptake since launch, partially offset by the timing preventative treatment of patient access program allowances.
Net revenues for Mavyret decreased by 4% for the three months and 5% for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 due to the continued disruption of global hepatitis C virus markets due to the COVID-19 pandemic.chronic migraine in adults.
Gross Margin
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Gross marginGross margin$9,790$9,952(2)%$29,689$28,185%Gross margin$7,442$9,790(24)%$25,306$29,689(15)%
as a % of net revenuesas a % of net revenues66 %69 %69 %68 %as a % of net revenues53 %66 %63 %69 %
Gross margin as a percentage of net revenues decreased for the three months and increased for the nine months ended September 30, 20222023 compared to the prior year. Gross margin percentage for the three and nine months ended September 30, 20222023 was unfavorably impacted by an intangible asset impairment charge of $770 million and$2.1 billion related to Imbruvica, higher amortization of intangible assets,intangibles and changes in product mix, partially offset by the favorable impact of tax law changes in product mix. Gross marginPuerto Rico.
Selling, General and Administrative
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Selling, general and administrative$3,372$3,304%$9,679$11,843(18)%
as a % of net revenues24 %22 %24 %28 %
SG&A expenses as a percentage of net revenues increased for the three months and decreased for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 compared to the prior year. SG&A expense percentage for the three months ended September 30, 2023 was
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unfavorably impacted by increased brand investments and lower net revenues primarily driven by the Humira loss of exclusivity in the United States. SG&A expense percentage for the nine months ended September 30, 20222023 was favorably impacted by changes in product mix and lower amortization of intangible assets,litigation reserve charges, partially offset by an intangible asset impairment chargelower net revenues primarily driven by the Humira loss of $770 million.exclusivity in the United States. Litigation reserve charges were $2.5 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 2022.
Selling, GeneralResearch and AdministrativeDevelopment
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Selling, general and administrative$3,304$3,083%$11,843$9,08930 %
Research and developmentResearch and development$1,723 $1,614 %$5,748$4,72022 %
as a % of net revenuesas a % of net revenues22 %21 %28 %22 %as a % of net revenues12 %11 %14 %11 %
Selling, generalResearch and administrative (SG&A)development (R&D) expenses as a percentage of net revenues increased for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 compared to the prior year. SG&A expense percentage for the three months ended September 30, 2022 was unfavorably impacted by increased product launch expenses partially offset by leverage from revenue growth and increased synergies realized. SG&A expense percentage was unfavorably impacted by litigation reserve charges of $2.5 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 2022.
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Research and Development and Acquired IPR&D and Milestones
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Research and development$1,614 $1,661 (3)%$4,720$5,095(7)%
as a % of net revenues11 %12 %11 %12 %
Acquired IPR&D and milestones$40 $402 (90)%$454$719(37)%
Research and development (R&D) expenses as a percentage of net revenues decreased for the three and nine months ended September 30, 20222023 compared to the prior year. R&D expense percentage for the three and nine months ended September 30, 20222023 was favorablyunfavorably impacted by increased scalefunding to support all stages of the combined companycompany’s pipeline assets and synergies realized as well as lower integration costs related tonet revenues primarily driven by the acquisitionHumira loss of Allergan.exclusivity in the United States. R&D expense percentage for the nine months ended September 30, 20222023 was also favorablyunfavorably impacted by the purchasean intangible asset impairment charge of priority review vouchers from third parties in the prior year.$630 million.
Acquired IPR&D and Milestones
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Upfront charges$44 $40 $396 $392 
Development milestones22 — 100 62 
Acquired IPR&D and milestones$66 $40 $496 $454 
Acquired IPR&D and milestones expense represents upfront and subsequent development milestone payments incurred prior to regulatory approval to acquire rights to in-process R&D projects through R&D collaborations, licensing arrangements or other asset acquisitions. Acquired IPR&D and milestones expense infor the nine months ended September 30, 2022 included a charge related to the upfront payment of $130 million as a result of acquiringto acquire Syndesi Therapeutics SA and its portfolioSA. See Note 4 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.
Other Operating Expense (Income)
Other operating expense (income), net included a gain of novel modulators of$169 million for the synaptic vesicle protein 2A, including its lead molecule SDI-118, which is being evaluated to target nerve terminals to enhance synaptic efficiency. There were no individually significant transactions during the three months ended September 30, 2022. Acquired IPR&D and milestones expense in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 included2023 and a charge of $400$229 million as a result of exercising the company’s exclusive right to acquire TeneoOne, an affiliate of Teneobio, Inc., and TNB-383B, a BCMA-targeting immunotherapeutic for the potential treatment of relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma (R/R MM).
Other Operating Expense, Net
Other operating expense, net for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 includedrelated to a one-time charge of $229 million related todevelopment liability associated with an asset divested as part of the Allergan acquisition. OtherOther operating expense, net for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 also included $172 million of income related to the sale of worldwide commercial rights of a mature brand Pylera, which is used for the treatment of peptic ulcers with an infection by the bacterium HelicobacterHelicobactor pylori. See Note 4 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.
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Interest expense$555 $560 $1,660 $1,664 
Interest income(157)(63)(354)(96)
Interest expense, net$398 $497 $1,306 $1,568 
Net foreign exchange loss$25 $36 $97 $108 
Other expense (income), net(95)(330)3,121 427 
Interest expense netremained flat for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 included a $500 million charge related2023 compared to the extensionprior year primarily driven by the impact of the Calico Life Sciences LLC collaboration to discover, develop and bring to market new therapies for patients with age-related diseases, including neurodegeneration and cancer.higher interest rates, offset by lower average debt balances as a result of deleveraging.
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Interest expense$560 $596 $1,664 $1,843 
Interest income(63)(11)(96)(30)
Interest expense, net$497 $585 $1,568 $1,813 
Net foreign exchange loss$36 $12 $108 $35 
Other expense (income), net(330)21 427 2,284 
Interest expense decreasedincome increased for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 compared to the prior year primarily due to a lower average debt balance as a result of deleveraging, partially offset by the impact of higher interest rates.
Interest income increased for the three and nine months ended September 30, 20222023 compared to the prior year primarily due to the impact of higher interest rates.
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Other expense (income), net included charges related to changes in fair value of contingent consideration liabilities of $8 million for the three months and $3.4 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 2023. Other expense (income), net included a benefit related to changes in fair value of contingent consideration liabilities of $214 million for the three months and a charge of $647 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and charges of $98 million for the three months and $2.4 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 2021.2022. The fair value of contingent consideration liabilities is impacted by the passage of time and multiple other inputs, including the probability of success of achieving regulatory/commercial milestones, discount rates, the estimated amount of future sales of the acquired products and other market-based factors. For the three months ended September 30, 2023, the change in fair value reflected the passage of time offset by higher discount rates. For the nine months ended September 30, 2023, the change in fair value reflected higher Skyrizi sales driven by stronger market share uptake and the passage of time, partially offset by higher discount rates. For the three months ended September 30, 2022, the change in fair value representedreflected higher discount rates partially offset by the passage of time. For the nine months ended September 30, 2022, the change in fair value representedreflected higher estimated Skyrizi sales driven
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by stronger market share uptake and the passage of time, partially offset by higher discount rates. For the three months ended September 30, 2021, the change in fair value represented the passage of time partially offset by higher discount rates. For the nine months ended September 30, 2021, the change in fair value represented higher estimated Skyrizi sales driven by stronger market share uptake, favorable Skyrizi clinical results and the passage of time.
Income Tax Expense
The effective tax rate was 9% for the three months and 20% for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 compared to 10% for the three months and 11% for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 compared to 14% for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021.2022. The effective tax rate in each period differed from the U.S. statutory tax rate of 21% principally due to the impact of foreign operations which reflects the impact of lower income tax rates in locations outside the United States tax incentives in Puerto Rico and other foreign tax jurisdictions, business development activitiesactivities. The effective tax rate for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and accretion onSeptember 30, 2022 and the three months ended September 30, 2022 were also impacted by changes in fair value of contingent consideration. The decreaseincrease in the effective tax rate for the three and nine months ended September 30, 20222023 over the prior year was primarily due to differenceschanges in the company’s jurisdictional mixfair value of earnings, accretion on contingent consideration, and acquired IPR&D and milestones.consideration.
FINANCIAL POSITION, LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
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Cash flows provided by (used in):Cash flows provided by (used in):Cash flows provided by (used in):
Operating activitiesOperating activities$17,515 $17,702 Operating activities$18,086 $17,515 
Investing activitiesInvesting activities(175)(1,199)Investing activities(1,209)(175)
Financing activitiesFinancing activities(15,169)(12,701)Financing activities(12,773)(15,169)
Operating cash flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 decreased2023 increased compared to the prior year primarily due to the timing of working capital cash flows and higher income tax payments, partially offset by improveddecreased results of operations resulting from revenue growth.primarily driven by lower net revenues as well as higher payments for income taxes.
Investing cash flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 included payments made for acquisitions and investments of $670 million and capital expenditures of $572 million. Investing cash flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 included payments made for acquisitions and investments of $494 million, capital expenditures of $482 million and net sales and maturities of investment securities totaling $32 million. Investing
Financing cash flows for the nine months ended September 30, 20212023 included payments made for acquisitionsrepayments of $1.0 billion floating rate term loan, $1.0 billion aggregate principal amount of 2.85% senior notes and investments$350 million aggregate principal amount of $837 million, capital expenditures of $600 million and net sales and maturities of investment securities totaling $15 million.
the company’s 2.80% senior notes. Financing cash flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 included repayment of $2.9 billion aggregate principal amount of the company’s 3.45% senior notes, $1.7 billion aggregate principal amount of the company’s 3.25% senior notes and $1.0 billion aggregate principal amount of the company’s 3.2% senior notes. Additionally, financing cash flows included repayment of a $2.0 billion floating rate term loan due May 2025 and issuance of a new $2.0 billion floating rate term loan as part of the term loan refinancing in February 2022. Financing cash flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 included repayment of $1.8 billion aggregate principal amount of the company’s 2.3% senior notes, $1.2 billion aggregate principal amount of the company’s 5.0% senior notes, €750 million aggregate principal amount of the company’s 0.5% senior euro notes and $750 million aggregate principal amount of floating rate senior notes. Financing cash flows also included repayment of a $1.0 billion floating rate term loan due May 2023 and issuance of a new $1.0 billion floating rate term loan as part of the term loan refinancing in September 2021.
Financing cash flows also included cash dividend payments of $7.9 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and $7.5 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and $6.9 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 2021.2022. The increase in cash dividend payments was primarily driven by the increase in the quarterly dividend rate.
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On September 9, 2022,8, 2023, the company announced that its board of directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.41$1.48 per share for stockholders of record at the close of business on October 14, 2022,13, 2023, payable on November 15, 2022.2023. On October 28, 2022,26, 2023, the company announced that its board of directors declared an increase in the company’s quarterly cash dividend from $1.41$1.48 per share to $1.48$1.55 per share beginning with the dividend payable on February 15, 20232024 to stockholders of record as of January 13, 2023.16, 2024. This reflects an increase of approximately 5.0%4.7% over the previous quarterly rate. The timing, declaration, amount of and payment of any dividends by AbbVie in the future is within the discretion of its board of directors and will depend upon many factors, including AbbVie’s financial condition, earnings, capital requirements of its operating subsidiaries, covenants associated with certain of AbbVie’s debt service obligations, legal requirements, regulatory constraints, industry practice, ability to access capital markets and other factors deemed relevant by its board of directors.
The company's stock repurchase authorization permits purchases of AbbVie shares from time to time in open-market or private transactions at management's discretion. The program has no time limit and can be discontinued at any time. On February 16, 2023, AbbVie’s board of directors authorized a $5.0 billion increase to the existing stock repurchase authorization. AbbVie repurchased
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10 million shares for $1.6 billion during the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 8 million shares for $1.1 billion during the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 5 million shares for $550 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2021.2022.
Credit Risk
AbbVie monitors economic conditions, the creditworthiness of customers and government regulations and funding, both domestically and abroad. AbbVie regularly communicates with its customers regarding the status of receivable balances, including their payment plans and obtains positive confirmation of the validity of the receivables. AbbVie establishes an allowance for credit losses equal to the estimate of future losses over the contractual life of outstanding accounts receivable. AbbVie may also utilize factoring arrangements to mitigate credit risk, although the receivables included in such arrangements have historically not been a significant amount of total outstanding receivables.
Credit Facility, Access to Capital and Credit Ratings
Credit Facility
In March 2023, AbbVie currently has a $4.0 billionentered into an amended and restated five-year revolving credit facility. The amendment increased the unsecured revolving credit facility that matures incommitments from $4.0 billion to $5.0 billion and extended the maturity date of the facility from August 2024.2023 to March 2028. This credit facility enables the company to borrow funds on an unsecured basis at variable interest rates and contains various covenants. At September 30, 2022,2023, the company was in compliance with all covenants, and commitment fees under the credit facility were insignificant. No amounts were outstanding under the company's credit facility as of September 30, 20222023 and December 31, 2021.2022.
Access to Capital
The company intends to fund short-term and long-term financial obligations as they mature through cash on hand, future cash flows from operations or has the ability to issue additional debt. The company’s ability to generate cash flows from operations, issue debt or enter into financing arrangements on acceptable terms could be adversely affected if there is a material decline in the demand for the company’s products or in the solvency of its customers or suppliers, deterioration in the company’s key financial ratios or credit ratings or other material unfavorable changes in business conditions. At the current time, the company believes it has sufficient financial flexibility to issue debt, enter into other financing arrangements and attract long-term capital on acceptable terms to support the company’s growth objectives.
Credit Ratings
In March 2022,August 2023, Moody’s Investors Service (Moody’s) affirmed its Baa2upgraded AbbVie’s senior unsecured long-term credit rating to A3 with a stable outlook from Baa1 with a positive outlook and theaffirmed AbbVie’s Prime-2 short-term credit rating. At the same time, Moody’s revised the outlook to positive from stable. Unfavorable changes to the ratings may have an adverse impact on future financing arrangements; however, they would not affect the company’s ability to draw on its credit facility and would not result in an acceleration of scheduled maturities of any of the company’s outstanding debt.
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES
A summary of the company’s significant accounting policies is included in Note 2, “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies” in AbbVie's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021.2022. There have been no significant changes in the company’s application of its critical accounting policies during the nine months ended September 30, 2022.2023.
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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Some statements in this quarterly report on Form 10-Q are, or may be considered, forward-looking statements for purposes of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The words “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “project,” and similar expressions among others,and use of future or conditional verbs, generally identify forward-looking statements. AbbVie cautions that these forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from those indicatedexpressed or implied in the forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to failure to realize the expected benefits from AbbVie's acquisition of Allergan, failure to promptly and effectively integrate Allergan's businesses, challenges to intellectual property, competition from other products, difficulties inherent in the research and development process, adverse litigation or government action, and changes to laws and regulations applicable to our industry and the impact of public health outbreaks, epidemics or pandemics, such as COVID-19.industry. Additional information about the economic, competitive, governmental, technological and other factors that may affect AbbVie’s operations is set forth in Item 1A, “Risk Factors,” in AbbVie’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021,2022, which has been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. AbbVie notes these factors for investors as permitted by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. AbbVie undertakes no obligation, and specifically declines, to release publicly any revisions to forward-looking statements as a result of subsequent events or developments, except as required by law.
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ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
For a discussion of the company's market risk, see Item 7A, "Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk" in AbbVie's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021.2022.
ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
DISCLOSURE CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Evaluation of disclosure controls and procedures. The Chief Executive Officer, Richard A. Gonzalez, and the Chief Financial Officer, Scott T. Reents, evaluated the effectiveness of AbbVie’sAbbVie's disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report, and concluded that AbbVie’sAbbVie's disclosure controls and procedures were effective to ensure that information AbbVie is required to disclose in the reports that it files or submits with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the Commission’sCommission's rules and forms, and to ensure that information required to be disclosed by AbbVie in the reports that it files or submits under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is accumulated and communicated to AbbVie’sAbbVie's management, including its principal executive officer and principal financial officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING
Changes in internal control over financial reporting. There were no changes in AbbVie’sAbbVie's internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the Securities Exchange Act)Act of 1934) that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, AbbVie’sAbbVie's internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended September 30, 2022.2023.
Inherent Limitations on Effectiveness of Controls. AbbVie’s management, including its Chief Executive Officer and its Chief Financial Officer, do not expect that AbbVie’s disclosure controls or internal control over financial reporting will prevent or detect all errors and all fraud. A control system, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the control system’s objectives will be met. The design of a control system must reflect the fact that there are resource constraints, and the benefits of controls must be considered relative to their costs. Further, because of the inherent limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that misstatements due to error or fraud will not occur or that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, have been detected. These inherent limitations include the realities that judgments in decision-making can be faulty and that breakdowns can occur because of simple error or mistake. Controls can also be circumvented by the individual acts of some persons, by collusion of two or more people, or by management override of the controls.
The design of any system of controls is based in part on certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events, and there can be no assurance that any design will succeed in achieving its stated goals under all potential future conditions. Projections of any evaluation of controls effectiveness to future periods are subject to risks. Over time, controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions or deterioration in the degree of compliance with policies or procedures.
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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
Information pertaining to legal proceedings is provided in Note 12 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and is incorporated by reference herein.
ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

(c) Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

Period
(a) Total
Number of
Shares 
(or Units)
Purchased
(b) Average
Price Paid
per Share
(or Unit)
(c) Total Number
of Shares (or
Units) Purchased
as Part of Publicly
Announced Plans
or Programs

(d) Maximum
Number (or
Approximate
Dollar Value) of
Shares (or Units)
that May Yet Be
Purchased Under
the Plans or
Programs
July 1, 2022 - July 31, 2022893 (1)$152.92(1)— $1,393,714,917
August 1, 2022 - August 30, 20221,023 (1)$140.00(1)— $1,393,714,917
September 1, 2022 - September 30, 20221,052 (1)$137.87(1)— $1,393,714,917
Total2,968 (1)$143.13(1)— $1,393,714,917
Period
(a) Total
Number of
Shares 
(or Units)
Purchased
(b) Average
Price Paid
per Share
(or Unit)
(c) Total Number
of Shares (or
Units) Purchased
as Part of Publicly
Announced Plans
or Programs

(d) Maximum
Number (or
Approximate
Dollar Value) of
Shares (or Units)
that May Yet Be
Purchased Under
the Plans or
Programs
July 1, 2023 - July 31, 20231,132 (1)$136.90(1)— $4,808,991,028
August 1, 2023 - August 31, 2023984 (1)$149.66(1)— $4,808,991,028
September 1, 2023 - September 30, 20231,059 (1)$144.25(1)— $4,808,991,028
Total3,175 (1)$143.31(1)— $4,808,991,028(2)

1.In addition to AbbVie shares repurchased on the open market under a publicly announced program, if any, these shares also included the shares purchased on the open market for the benefit of participants in the AbbVie Employee Stock Purchase Plan – 8931,132 in July; 1,023984 in August; and 1,0521,059 in September.
2.On February 16, 2023, AbbVie’s board of directors authorized a $5.0 billion increase to the existing stock repurchase authorization.

These shares do not include the shares surrendered to AbbVie to satisfy minimum tax withholding obligations in connection with the vesting or exercise of stock-based awards.
ITEM 5. OTHER ITEMS
(c) Director and Officer Trading Arrangements
During the three months ended September 30, 2023, no director or officer of the company adopted, modified or terminated a “Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement” or “non-Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement,” as each term is defined in Item 408(a) of Regulation S-K.
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ITEM 6. EXHIBITS

Exhibits 32.1 and 32.2 are furnished herewith and should not be deemed to be “filed” under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Exhibit No.Exhibit Description
101The following financial statements and notes from the AbbVie Inc. Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2022,2023, filed on November 4, 2022,6, 2023, formatted in iXBRL (Inline eXtensible Business Reporting Language): (i) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings; (ii) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income; (iii) Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets; (iv) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Equity; (v) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows; and (vi) the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
104Cover Page Interactive Data File (the cover page from the AbbVie Inc. Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q formatted as Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101).

* Incorporated herein by reference. Commission file number 001-35565.
** Denotes management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement required to be filed as an exhibit hereto.


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SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.


ABBVIE INC.
By:/s/ Scott T. Reents
Scott T. Reents
SeniorExecutive Vice President,
Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer)


Date: November 4, 20226, 2023


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