News·October 13, 2026 at 6:28 AM EDT·1 source
J&J Is Leaning Toward Spinning Out Its Hips-And-Knees Business
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What happened
- Johnson & Johnson is leaning toward spinning out its hips-and-knees business.
- Chief Financial Officer Joseph Wolk said the company has been looking to hive off the business.
Why it matters
A potential separation could affect Johnson & Johnson’s corporate structure and create a healthcare transaction opportunity for M&A and corporate-finance professionals.
Deal terms
spin off
Johnson & Johnson’s hips-and-knees business
Value
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Timeline
- EarlierOct 13J&J Leans Toward Ortho Spinoff as Medtech Sales Disappoint
- First reported by The Wall Street JournalOct 13J&J Is Leaning Toward Spinning Out Its Hips-And-Knees Business
Who is involved
J&J Is Leaning Toward Spinning Out Its Hips-And-Knees BusinessJohnson & Johnson’s hips-and-knees businessJNJ · targetJoseph Wolk
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Sources (1)
- The Wall Street JournalOct 13J&J Is Leaning Toward Spinning Out Its Hips-And-Knees Business
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