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Vilnius invites foodies to Pink Soup Fest amid its gastro ecosystem’s significant ranking in La Liste

The gastro scene in Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania, is peaking—two of its fine dining restaurants, Džiaugsmas and Nineteen18, have been named among the top restaurants in the world in 2023 by the prestigious La Liste guide. The selected restaurants are the first ones in Lithuania and two of five restaurants in the Baltic countries to make the list.

 

La Liste ranking lists the world’s best restaurants based on trusted reviews of the restaurants in local guidebooks and publications and customer ratings. The best-voted Vilnius’ restaurants reflect Lithuanian chefs’ respect for seasonal ingredients and passion for reimagining old recipes to delight modern tastes.

 

Nineteen18 and Džiaugsmas that have made the list blend haute cuisine with traditional recipes stemming from the country’s farmland roots. Besides the fine dining, Vilnius is also all over celebrating the national gastro heritage, which is why the capital is hosting Pink Soup Fest, a festival for the iconic cold beetroot soup, on June 10th.

 

Džiaugsmas, set up in the heart of the city, offers flavor-bursting treats from fresh, organic, and locally grown produce. Martynas Praškevičius, one of the country’s top-ranking chefs, is committed to adapting the menu to best highlight seasonal Lithuanian delicacies.

 

Nineteen18, an intimate restaurant nestled in the historical food court Senators’ Passage, celebrates local gastro heritage with an innovative tasting menu. The ingredients that come from farms nearby into the hands of a seasoned chef Andrius Kubilius are put in the spotlight through preservation techniques like fermentation and pickling—one of the key food trends this year.

 

The two fine dining restaurants in Vilnius that have been included in the prestigious La Liste ranking, lists the top 1000 restaurants around the world. This recognition further establishes Vilnius as the foodies’ hub that hides unique gastro experiences.

 

Celebrating national gastro pride

Just recently, Vilnius’ thriving gastro ecosystem that fuses multicultural flavors with beloved Lithuanian tastes has been given an honorary gift for all of its achievements—three real stars in the constellation Fornax. At the same time, Vilnius offers its residents and visitors the chance to explore historical cuisine recreated specifically for its 700th anniversary year. Several of the capital’s restaurants invite the foodies on a journey to Vilnius’ past, enticing them with dishes like bread soup or Jerusalem kugel and the stories surrounding them.

 

On June 10th when Vilnius celebrates one of its most iconic dishes of Lithuanian cuisine—cold beetroot soup,  Pink Soup Fest will tease the festivalgoers with multiple variations of the brightly-colored dish.  They will urge everyone to partake in an activity as wild as the dish itself—dress up like soup’s ingredients and slide down the Bastion hill straight into an artificial bowl.

 

There are many variations of the recipe—with yogurt, quail eggs, or sparkling mineral water. However, the one that packs a punch follows a fail-safe classic recipe: marinated beetroots, grated cucumbers, hard-boiled eggs, diced dills and spring onions, kefir, and a dash of salt are combined together in a bowl. Best served cold with a side of hot potatoes.

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CDC and ATSDR staff begin next steps in ACE investigation in East Palestine, Ohio

ATLANTA — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) are preparing for the next phase of the Assessment of Chemical Exposure (ACE) investigation to assess the health impacts of the Feb. 3 train derailment that occurred in East Palestine, Ohio.

 

Last week, CDC and ATSDR will shift staff from the field to complete data analysis of the ACE investigation. CDC and ATSDR will continue to support the health departments in Ohio and Pennsylvania to address the public health needs of the region.

 

CDC and ATSDR have been providing technical assistance to local, state and federal partners from the beginning of the emergency event. On Feb. 17, CDC and ATSDR staff began arriving in East Palestine and surrounding communities to assess the public health impact of the train derailment, among other activities. CDC and ATSDR collaborated with local, state and federal partners to conduct an ACE investigation of impacted communities in both Ohio and Pennsylvania.

 

CDC, ATSDR, and our local, state and federal partners also launched a responder component of the ACE survey to collect information about the health of people who responded to the train derailment incident. This component allows responders to provide information about their unique exposures, experiences, and concerns. ACE investigations are rapid epidemiological assessments used to assess the impact of a chemical release on individuals as well as the community.

 

While CDC and ATSDR staff will be returning from the field, the ACE survey will remain online and data collection had continued until March 31. Over the two months, CDC and ATSDR had worked with the health departments to analyze data and share results. These results can be used by the states to help inform public health recommendations and lessons learned. CDC and ATSDR will continue to respond to requests for remote technical assistance for as long as needed.

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Fleetwash unveils formation of parent company to reflect future growth and innovation

Introducing: Kept Companies

 

FAIRFIELD, N.J. — (BUSINESS WIRE) — Fleetwash, a leading nationwide company for full facility maintenance, is thrilled to announce its establishment of its parent company, Kept Companies.

 

This strategic move, along with a comprehensive rebranding initiative, is aimed to propel the company into a new era of growth, innovation, and customer-centricity. The transformation reflects the company’s commitment to enhancing its position as a market leader and strengthening its foundation for growth in the facility maintenance industry.

 

Kept Companies will serve as the umbrella brand for Fleetwash and its subsidiaries. Kept Companies is now home to nine leading brands that offer unique expert-level service: Fleetwash, Fleet Clean, Krystal Klean, Climco Mechanical (previously Welker), EnviroClean (previously SprayWash), Grease Pro, GlideRite, SunScrub, and MaintainThat (previously Eco Sweep). Under the new parent brand, each subsidiary received a new brand identity and brand attributes, in keeping with Kept’s overarching brand look and values. These changes align with Kept’s evolving strategic direction and signal the company’s dedication to meeting the ever-changing needs of its customers while holding true to the expert-level services it has developed over the past 50 years.

 

“For the past 50 years, we’ve been operating under the company name Fleetwash, and for many years, this name worked perfectly to describe the service we provided: washing fleets of trucks. That began to change in the early 2000s, when we expanded to offer facility management services. Since then, we’ve multiplied our service offerings to go far beyond truck washing. This change is an exciting one for the future of the company as a whole,” said Jerry DiGiovanni, President of Kept.

 

Furthermore, with the consolidation under one parent entity, there is a strong emphasis on enhancing the overall customer experience. The leaders of Kept Companies have invested significant resources in developing a new intuitive and user-friendly website, ensuring seamless navigation and providing customers with easy access to relevant information, products, and support.

 

The restructuring efforts of Fleetwash, now under Kept Companies, have been met with widespread enthusiasm internally. Employees view the initiative as the company’s commitment to innovation, excellence, and adaptability while still holding onto the deep rooted services the company was built on.

 

About Kept

Kept is the parent company of nine leading facility maintenance brands. It started as a single mobile washing business, and today, offers a comprehensive suite of services, with over thirteen hundred skilled employees, and one thousand fully-equipped vehicles.

 

Since the beginning, hard work and perseverance have fueled the company’s success. The company’s continued investments in sustainability, innovation, and technology allow each of the Kept brands to provide the best service, at the best possible cost.

Contacts

For media inquiries:

Jerry DiGiovanni

President

Kept Companies

tel:19734175071

JerryD@keptcompanies.com

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Cenntro announces receipt of Nasdaq noncompliance notice regarding late filing of quarterly report on Form 10-Q

FREEHOLD, N.J. — (BUSINESS WIRE) — Cenntro Electric Group Limited (NASDAQ: CENN) “(Cenntro” or “the Company),” a leading EV technology company with advanced, market-validated electric commercial vehicles, announced today that it received a written notice (the “Notice)” from The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC “(Nasdaq)” that the Company has remained noncompliant with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5250(c)(1) (the “Rule)” as a result of its failure to file both its annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022 (the “2022 Form 10-K),” and quarterly report for the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2023 (the “Q1 Form 10-Q)” with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC)” by the required due dates.

 

This Notice has no immediate effect on the listing of the Company’s shares on Nasdaq.

 

The Notice regarding the Company’s Q1 Form 10-Q was supplemental to the written notice received from Nasdaq on April 25, 2023 (the “Original Notice”). Under Nasdaq Rules, the Company has 60 calendar days from receipt of the Original Notice to submit a plan to regain compliance with the Rule. If Nasdaq accepts the Company’s plan, Nasdaq may grant an exception of up to 180 calendar days from the due date of the 2022 Form 10-K and Q1 Form 10-Q or until October 16, 2023, to regain compliance. The Company is currently engaged with its new auditor to formulate a plan and the related audit work to regain compliance with the rule. If the Company remains noncompliant with the Rule at the end of the 180-day extension period, the Company’s shares of common stock will be subject to delisting from Nasdaq.

 

About Cenntro Electric Group

Cenntro Electric Group Ltd. (or “Cenntro”) (NASDAQ: CENN) is a leading designer and manufacturer of electric commercial vehicles. Cenntro’s purpose-built ECVs are designed to serve a variety of organizations in support of city services, last-mile delivery, and other commercial applications. Cenntro plans to lead the transformation in the automotive industry through scalable, decentralized production, and smart driving solutions empowered by the Cenntro iChassis. For more information, please visit Cenntro’s website at: www.cenntroauto.com.

 

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This communication contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include all statements that are not historical facts. Such statements may be, but need not be, identified by words such as “may,” “believe,” “anticipate,” “could,” “should,” “intend,” “plan,” “will,” “aim(s),” “can,” “would,” “expect(s),” “estimate(s),” “project(s),” “forecast(s)”, “positioned,” “approximately,” “potential,” “goal,” “strategy,” “outlook” and similar expressions. Examples of forward-looking statements include, among other things, statements regarding assembly and distribution capabilities, decentralized production, and fully digitalized autonomous driving solutions. All such forward-looking statements are based on management’s current beliefs, expectations, and assumptions, and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the results expressed or implied in this communication. For additional risks and uncertainties that could impact Cenntro’s forward-looking statements, please see disclosures contained in Cenntro’s public filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC),” including the “Risk Factors” in Cenntro’s Annual Report on Form 20-F/A filed with the SEC on August 5, 2022 and which may be viewed at www.sec.gov.

 

Contacts

Investor Relations Contact:
MZ North America

CENN@mzgroup.us
949-491-8235

Company Contact:

PR@cenntroauto.com
IR@cenntroauto.com

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Trenton-Mercer TSA checkpoint gets new screening machines

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) checkpoint at Trenton-Mercer Airport now features new equipment that enhances security and also serves as a convenience for travelers.

 

PHOTO by TSA: One of the two new 3-D checkpoint scanners that have recently been installed at Trenton-Mercer Airport.

 

“The TSA recently installed two new screening machines for carry-on bags at Trenton-Mercer, making it the first airport in New Jersey to have its checkpoint 100 percent equipped with this new technology,” said Mercer County Executive Brian M. Hughes.

 

These state-of-the-art machines provide 3-D imaging capable of detecting explosives and other threat items. Passengers using the new machines will be permitted to leave their electronic devices in their carry-on bags. The new scanners should result in fewer bag checks, according to the TSA, but if a bag requires further screening, a TSA officer will inspect it to ensure it does not contain a threat item.

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Applegreen Electric announces Holly Angell as US CEO, key appointment to lead the team through rapid growth in the US

GLEN ROCK, N.J. — (BUSINESS WIRE) — Applegreen Electric, a leading Electric Vehicle charging network, today announced the appointment of Holly Angell as CEO of the U.S. division of Applegreen Electric.

 

Holly is an experienced global executive with an impressive 25-year track record in retail and energy sectors, particularly in the North America, Australia, and Southeast Asia. In this role, Holly will lead the U.S. Applegreen Electric team to grow its presence and build on the success thus far in establishing universal fast charging across the Applegreen Electric network and seek out new opportunities across the US as the shift toward electric driving accelerates, transforming the way in which we commute.

 

Prior to joining Applegreen Electric, Holly served as the Senior Vice President of Construction, Engineering, Energy and Facilities at 7-Eleven where she led the development of 7Charge, 7-Elevens’s EV charging network. Holly has held several leadership roles at major global companies such as Dairy Farm Group in Hong Kong and Coles in Australia. Throughout her career, Holly has been an avid advocate for sustainability and technology as a catalyst for exceeding customer expectations.

 

Eugene Moore, Group CEO of Applegreen Electric remarked, “We are deeply committed to our customers in the United States and providing them with access to world-class rapid EV charging. We are extremely grateful to have someone of Holly’s caliber join Applegreen Electric to lead the US team. Holly’s experience and expertise is critical to leading our growing team as we continue to deliver on our mission and explore new opportunities.”

 

Currently, Applegreen Electric operates and hosts EV charging in nine states in the United States across the Applegreen network, providing rapid universal EV charging to customers while also ensuring they have access to high quality facilities and popular QSR brands. Applegreen Electric considers economic, environmental, and social responsibility an integral part of its corporate philosophy and understands the contribution Applegreen Electric can make toward a more sustainable future by being an integral part of the DCFC infrastructure across the U.S.

 

“Leading the Applegreen Electric USA Team is an exciting moment in my career,” said Holly Angell. “I am looking forward to expanding Applegreen’s network of reliable alternative fuelling locations, driving revenue growth across our business, providing superior customer service to valued EV drivers and continuing the development of the EV Team.”

 

About Applegreen Electric

Applegreen Electric hosts and operates universal access Electric Vehicle (EV) charging bays. We seek to support our customers on their transition to EV driving by providing a seamless charging experience alongside popular food and beverage brands and high-quality facilities. Applegreen Electric is deeply committed to reducing carbon emissions through the implementation of EV charging stations.

 

Applegreen Electric is a global EV charging network majority owned by Blackstone with a proven track record in the design and operation of over 600 Fast Charging bays across our geographies. Applegreen Electric was established in 2021 as a subsidiary of Applegreen Limited to focus exclusively on EV charging infrastructure. Established in 1992, Applegreen is one of the largest Plaza operators in Europe and the U.S.

 

Today, Applegreen Electric provides 1,000,000+ fast charging sessions to its customers per year in a rapidly growing transition to more sustainable transport fuels with a range of partners. Further information is available at https://www.applegreenelectric.com/

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Paula Chirhart

paula.chirhart@blackstone.com
347-463-5453

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County airport awarded $1.1M for taxiway, tower projects

— Trenton-Mercer Airport is one of nine New Jersey airports being awarded a FY2023 Airport Improvement Program grant from the N.J. Department of Transportation.

 

It is also one of 29 airports nationwide that will receive funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation under the FY2023 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) FAA Contract Tower Program.

The air traffic control tower at Trenton-Mercer Airport.

 

Trenton-Mercer is receiving a $700,000 state grant for the rehabilitation of Taxiway A, which represents 90 percent of the eligible cost of the project. The County will cover the remaining 10 percent.

 

The FAA grant being awarded to Trenton-Mercer under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) is for $400,000 to fund an Environmental Assessment study for the replacement of the airport’s aging air traffic control tower.

 

“We continually seek federal and state funds to help ensure that Trenton-Mercer Airport meets the highest industry operational and safety standards,” said Mercer County Executive Brian M. Hughes.

 

“In 2022 alone, our airport acquired more than $4.2 million in FAA grants and more than $900,000 in New Jersey Department of Transportation grants.”

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Hughes Administration conducts full-scale emergency drill at airport

EWING, N.J. — Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN) was the site of a Full-Scale Emergency Exercise on May 4 that included more than two dozen agencies and several hundred volunteers, and left Mercer County better prepared for a real emergency, County Executive Brian M. Hughes said.

PHOTO: Airport Manager Melinda Montgomery directs volunteer “victims” to the “crash site.”

 

The purpose of this exercise, which is required by the Federal Aviation Administration every three years, was to evaluate the level of preparedness of the first responders expected to be involved in an actual emergency at TTN. Additionally, it allowed professionals of various emergency disciplines the opportunity to train together at a real-life venue. It also provided an opportunity to critique the response procedures of emergency service personnel, as well as provide an opportunity to improve and revise the Airport Emergency Plan, if necessary.

 

“This exercise goes directly to the most important responsibility of government: the welfare and safety of our residents, our emergency responders and our airport users,” Mr. Hughes said.

 

The airport is part of the Mercer County Department of Transportation and Infrastructure, headed by Deputy Administrator Aaron T. Watson, who carefully monitored the progress of the exercise.

 

“The important elements of this exercise included the identification, coordination and assignment of specific agencies and equipment to specific tasks, the effectiveness of the lines of authority and communication, and the actual mechanics of the response and scene management,” Mr. Watson said. “Trenton-Mercer Airport has an impeccable safety record, and it is tests such as this that help us achieve success.”

PHOTO: First responders assist people at the “crash site” where buses represent the commercial aircraft.

 

The exercise, which was coordinated by Airport Manager Melinda Montgomery, focused on a passenger aircraft that had landed at the airport. During its landing roll, a single-engine aircraft began taxiing across the active runway, colliding with the commercial aircraft. This collision sheared off the main landing gear of the commercial aircraft, causing it to slide to a stop and causing a fuel leak.

 

Along with TTN Administration and TTN Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting-Station 34, agencies from every level of government took part in this exercise, including the Mercer County Sheriff’s Office, Mercer County Office of Emergency Management, Ewing Township Police Department, Ewing Township Office of Emergency Management, Hopewell Township Police Department, Hopewell Office of Emergency Management, New Jersey Division of Aeronautics, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB).

PHOTO: First responders from multiple agencies arrive at the scene.

 

Also, Ewing Township Fire Department-Station 30, Prospect Heights Fire Company-Station 31, West Trenton Fire Company-Station 33, Union-Titusville Fire Company-Station 53, Trenton EMS, Capital Health System EMS, Ewing Township EMS, Union Fire Company and Rescue Squad of Titusville, Pennington Fire Company-Station 51, Hopewell Fire Department-Station 52, Lawrence Township Fire Department-Station 20, Hamilton Township Fire Department-Station 10, Trenton Fire Department-Station 70, West Windsor Emergency Services, East Windsor Rescue Squad District One, Princeton First Aid & Rescue Squad, Lawrence Township Emergency First Aid Squad, Hopewell Fire Department Emergency Medical Unit, Nottingham Ambulance Squad, Robert Wood Johnson Health Network EMS, Robbinsville Division of Fire, East Windsor Rescue Squad District Two, the Salvation Army and the Mercer County Community Emergency Response Team (CERT). Fire, Rescue and EMS agencies from outside Mercer County also assisted.

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US Transportation Secretary tours Trenton-Mercer Airport

U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg recently joined Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman, Mercer County Executive Brian M. Hughes, and other County and local officials for a tour of Trenton-Mercer Airport that enabled Secretary Buttigieg to see firsthand why the County is seeking federal funding to support its efforts to replace the airport’s antiquated, undersized passenger terminal as well as the air traffic control tower.

Photo: April 12 tour of Trenton-Mercer Airport. From left: U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, Airport Manager Melinda Montgomery, Deputy Administrator Aaron T. Watson, Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman, Ewing Mayor Bert Steinmann (behind Ms. Watson Coleman) and County Executive Brian M. Hughes.

 

Mercer County received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approval last year to move forward with the design and construction of a new terminal that will better accommodate current airport users as well as future growth.

 

“I thank Congresswoman Watson Coleman and her staff for arranging Secretary Buttigieg’s visit and the tour led by Airport Manager Melinda Montgomery and Deputy Administrator Aaron T. Watson, who oversees the airport,” Mr. Hughes said.

 

 

“Our federal and state representatives, along with our County Commissioners, Ewing Mayor Bert Steinmann and other local leaders, have been extremely supportive of Trenton-Mercer airport as it has evolved into a premier travel hub and economic engine both for the County and the region.”

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Johnson & Johnson announces launch of Kenvue Inc. IPO roadshow

NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. — (BUSINESS WIRE) — Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) today announced that Kenvue Inc. “(Kenvue),” a wholly owned subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson comprising its Consumer Health Business, has launched a roadshow for the initial public offering “(IPO)” of 151,204,000 shares of its common stock.

 

Kenvue expects to grant the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 22,680,600 shares of its common stock to cover over-allotments, if any. The IPO price is currently expected to be between $20.00 and $23.00 per share. Kenvue has applied to list its common stock on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “KVUE.”

 

After the completion of the IPO, Johnson & Johnson will own 1,716,160,000 shares of Kenvue’s common stock, representing 91.9% of the total outstanding shares of Kenvue’s common stock (or 90.8% if the underwriters exercise in full their over-allotment option).

 

Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, J.P. Morgan and BofA Securities are acting as joint lead book-running managers for the IPO. Citigroup, Deutsche Bank Securities, BNP Paribas, HSBC, RBC Capital Markets and UBS Investment Bank are acting as book-running managers for the IPO and BBVA, ING, IMI – Intesa Sanpaolo, Santander, UniCredit Capital Markets, Academy Securities, Independence Point Securities, Ramirez & Co., Inc., R. Seelaus & Co., LLC and Siebert Williams Shank are acting as co-managers for the IPO.

 

A registration statement on Form S-1 relating to these securities has been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission but has not yet become effective. These securities may not be sold, nor may offers to buy be accepted, prior to the time the registration statement becomes effective. The IPO will be made only by means of a prospectus. A copy of the preliminary prospectus relating to the IPO may be obtained from Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, Attention: Prospectus Department, 200 West Street, New York, New York 10282, telephone: 1-866-471-2526, facsimile: 212-902-9316, or by emailing: prospectus-ny@ny.email.gs.com; J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, c/o Broadridge Financial Solutions, 1155 Long Island Avenue, Edgewood, New York 11717, telephone: 1-866-803-9204, or by emailing: prospectus-eq_fi@jpmchase.com; or BofA Securities, NC1-022-02-25, Attention: Prospectus Department, 201 North Tryon Street, Charlotte, North Carolina 28255, telephone: 1-800-294-1322, or by emailing: dg.prospectus_requests@bofa.com.

 

This press release is neither an offer to sell nor a solicitation of an offer to buy these securities, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such an offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful.

 

About Johnson & Johnson

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe good health is the foundation of vibrant lives, thriving communities and forward progress. That’s why for more than 135 years, we have aimed to keep people well at every age and every stage of life. Today, as the world’s largest, most diversified healthcare products company, we are committed to using our reach and size for good. We strive to improve access and affordability, create healthier communities, and put a healthy mind, body and environment within reach of everyone, everywhere. We are blending our heart, science and ingenuity to profoundly change the trajectory of health for humanity.

 

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This release contains “forward-looking statements” as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 regarding, among other things: the timing and details of the IPO, the number of shares to be offered in the IPO, the expected price at which such shares will be offered, the grant of the over-allotment option and whether the underwriters will exercise such option, the number of shares to be held by Johnson & Johnson following the IPO and the expectations relating to the listing of Kenvue’s common stock on the New York Stock Exchange. Readers are cautioned not to rely on these forward-looking statements. These statements are based on current expectations of future events. If underlying assumptions prove inaccurate or known or unknown risks or uncertainties materialize, actual results could vary materially from the expectations and projections of Johnson & Johnson. Risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: Johnson & Johnson’s ability to satisfy the necessary conditions to consummate the separation of Kenvue on a timely basis or at all; Johnson & Johnson’s ability to successfully separate Kenvue and realize the anticipated benefits from the separation; Kenvue’s ability to succeed as a standalone publicly traded company; economic factors, such as interest rate and currency exchange rate fluctuations; competition, including technological advances, new products and patents attained by competitors; challenges inherent in new product research and development, including unexpected clinical trial results, additional analysis of existing clinical data, uncertainty of clinical success and obtaining regulatory approvals; uncertainty of commercial success for new and existing products; the impact of business combinations and divestitures; challenges to patents; the impact of patent expirations; the ability of Johnson & Johnson to successfully execute strategic plans, including restructuring plans; manufacturing difficulties or delays, internally or within the supply chain; product efficacy or safety concerns resulting in product recalls or regulatory action; significant adverse litigation or government action, including related to product liability claims; changes to applicable laws and regulations, including tax laws, global health care reforms and import/export and trade laws; trends toward health care cost containment; changes in behavior and spending patterns of purchasers of health care products and services; financial instability of international economies and legal systems and sovereign risk; increased scrutiny of the health care industry by government agencies. A further list and descriptions of these risks, uncertainties and other factors can be found in Johnson & Johnson’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 1, 2023, including in the section captioned “Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements”, and in Johnson & Johnson’s subsequent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Copies of these filings are available online at www.sec.gov, www.jnj.com or on request from Johnson & Johnson. Any forward-looking statement made in this press release speaks only as of the date of this press release. Johnson & Johnson does not undertake to update any forward-looking statement as a result of new information or future events or developments.

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Investor Relations:
Jessica Moore (Johnson & Johnson)

investor-relations@its.jnj.com

Tina Romani (Kenvue)

Kenvue_IR@kenvue.com