Johnson & Johnson announces split

Johnson & Johnson

Johnson & Johnson has announced it will split into two companies, breaking off its troubled consumer health unit that sells band-aids, over-the-counter products and baby powder from its pharmaceuticals division.

In a statement on Friday, the company said the separation would create “two global leaders” that will be “better positioned to deliver improved health outcomes” for consumers. The firm is yet to announce a name for the new consumer-centric company or identify its potential heads.

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