“Interest income and other, net (32) (0.1) (30) (0.1) Interest expense 628 1.5 625 1.6 Interest and other, net 596 1.4 595 1.5 Earnings before provision for income taxes 4,757 11.5 4,823 12.0 Provision for income taxes 1,156 2.8 1,175 2.9 Net earnings $ 3,601 8.7 % $ 3,648 9.1 % ————— Note: Certain percentages may not sum to totals due to rounding.”
“Any failure in the execution of a strategic transaction or investment, our approach to the integration of an acquired asset or business, our ability to integrate new associates, or achievement of anticipated synergies or other benefits could result in slower growth, higher than expected costs, the recording of an impairment of goodwill or other intangible assets or restructuring costs, and other actions which could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.”
“Natural disasters, unseasonable, unexpected or extreme weather conditions, as well as other catastrophic or uncharacteristic events, could impact our operations and financial results, seasonal events such as storms may impact sales compared to prior periods, and the potential impacts of catastrophic or uncharacteristic events may lead to changes in demand or availability of products or cause business interruptions.”