DISCLOSURE NOTICE: The information contained in this release is as of September 3, 2015. Pfizer assumes no obligation to update forward-looking statements contained in this release as the result of new information or future events or developments.

This release contains forward-looking information related to Pfizer and the acquisition of Hospira by Pfizer that involves substantial risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements. Forward-looking statements in this release include, among other things, those about the potential benefits of the acquisition, anticipated synergies, accretion and growth, the combined company's plans and prospects, the financial condition, results of operations and business of Pfizer and anticipated industry growth rates. Risks and uncertainties include, among other things, risks related to the ability to realize the anticipated benefits of the acquisition, including the possibility that expected synergies will not be realized or will not be realized within the expected time frame; the risk that the businesses will not be integrated successfully; disruption from the transaction making it more difficult to maintain business and operational relationships; significant transaction costs; unknown liabilities; the risk of litigation and/or regulatory actions related to the acquisition; other business effects, including the effects of industry, market, economic, political or regulatory conditions; future exchange or interest rates; changes in tax laws, regulations, rates and policies; the uncertainties inherent in research and development; and competitive developments.


A further description of risks and uncertainties relating to Pfizer can be found in Pfizer's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2014, including in the sections thereof captioned "Risk Factors" and "Forward-Looking Information and Factors That May Affect Future Results," as well as in its subsequent reports on Form 10-Q and Form 8-K, all of which are filed with the SEC and available at www.sec.gov and www.pfizer.com.

1 Adjusted diluted EPS is defined as reported U.S. GAAP diluted EPS excluding purchase accounting adjustments, acquisition-related costs, discontinued operations and certain significant items. We believe that investors’ understanding of our performance is enhanced by disclosing this measure. The Adjusted diluted EPS measure is not, and should not be viewed as, a substitute for U.S. GAAP net income and its components and diluted EPS.

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