LAKE FOREST, Ill., July 31, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Hospira, Inc. (NYSE: HSP), the world's leading provider of injectable drugs and infusion technologies, today reported results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2013. Net sales for the quarter were $1.0 billion and adjusted* diluted earnings per share were $0.55. (Adjusted* measures exclude certain specified items as described later in this press release and the attached schedules.) On a U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) basis, diluted earnings per share were $0.20.

"Results for the second quarter were in line with our expectations," said F. Michael Ball, chief executive officer. "In addition, it was a quarter of several milestone achievements for Hospira, such as the positive opinion from the European Medicines Agency (EMA) on our biosimilar infliximab, Inflectra(TM), and the U.S. launch of the new premix versions of our branded sedation agent, Precedex(TM). While we continued to make progress in supply recovery and in advancing our quality-improvement initiatives, we still have work to do to reinforce our foundation. We are working through our commitments to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), as well as seeking alignment with global regulatory bodies regarding our devices. We are driving forward to ensure we meet the expectations of our regulators and customers, and remain focused on the execution of our quality and growth initiatives. We believe these actions are positioning Hospira for a stronger, more competitive future with sustainable, long-term shareholder value."

Second-Quarter 2013 Results

The following table highlights selected financial results for the second quarter of 2013 compared to the same period in 2012:



    In $ millions,                            GAAP             % Change       Adjusted*            % Change

    except per                       Three Months Ended June            Three Months Ended June
     share                                     30,                              30,

    amounts
                                                                                                                    ---

                                          2013           2012    2013                        2012
                                          ----           ----    ----                        ----

    Net Sales                         $1,026.2       $1,033.3   (0.7)%                        n/a                 n/a   n/a
    ---------                         --------       --------   -----                         ---          ----------   ---

    Gross Profit
     (Net Sales
     less Cost of
     Products
     Sold)                              $318.7         $283.5    12.4%                     $388.9              $370.8   4.9%
    -------------                       ------         ------    ----                      ------              ------   ---

    Income (Loss)
     from
     Operations                          $52.2          $(2.2)     nm                      $126.4              $117.3   7.8%
    -------------                        -----          -----     ---                      ------              ------   ---

    Diluted
     Earnings
     (Loss) per
     Share                               $0.20         $(0.02)     nm                       $0.55               $0.51   7.8%
    -----------                          -----         ------     ---                       -----               -----   ---

    Statistics (as a % of Net Sales)
    -------------------------------

    Gross Profit
     (Net Sales
     less Cost of
     Products
     Sold)                                31.1%          27.4%                               37.9%               35.9%
    -------------                         ----           ----                                ----                ----

    Income (Loss)
     from
     Operations                            5.1%         (0.2)%                               12.3%               11.4%
    -------------                          ---          -----                                ----                ----

Results under GAAP include items as detailed in the schedules attached to this press release.

Net sales were $1.0 billion in the second quarter of 2013, a decrease of 0.7 percent compared to the second quarter of 2012. Continued strong global sales of Precedex and higher pricing on certain Specialty Injectable Pharmaceuticals (SIP) products in the U.S. were more than offset by the impact of pricing erosion of certain newer U.S. SIP products and lower device sales. The lower device sales were primarily a result of an expanded import alert announced in February 2013 by the FDA.

Adjusted* income from operations increased 7.8 percent to $126 million in the second quarter of 2013, compared to $117 million in the second quarter of 2012. The increase mainly reflects favorable product mix compared to the second quarter of 2012, which more than offset a year-over-year increase in Selling, General and Administration expense and higher manufacturing costs related to the company's quality initiatives. On a GAAP basis, income from operations was $52 million compared to a loss from operations of $2 million in the second quarter of 2012. The second quarter of 2012 included facilities optimization charges and higher restructuring charges.

The effective tax rate on an adjusted basis* in the quarter was a benefit of 17.1 percent compared to a benefit of 19.0 percent in the second quarter of 2012. The decrease is primarily due to a 2013 tax benefit related to the reinstatement of the U.S. federal Research & Development tax credit and other corporate provisions for 2013. On a GAAP basis, the second-quarter 2013 effective tax rate was a benefit of 27.9 percent compared to a benefit of 70.1 percent in the second quarter of 2012. The benefit during both periods primarily resulted from higher quality- and device-related charges incurred in higher tax-rate jurisdictions.

Cash Flow

Cash flow from operations for the first six months of 2013 was $51 million compared to $216 million for the same period of 2012. The decrease is mainly due to lower income from operations in the first six months of 2013 primarily related to the investments in the company's quality-improvement initiatives, as well as to higher working capital.

Capital expenditures were $153 million for the first six months of 2013, compared to $137 million for the same period in 2012. The increase reflects additional planned expenditures at several of the company's manufacturing facilities related to modernization initiatives, as well as Information Technology projects.

2013 Projections

Hospira continues to project the year-over-year change to 2013 adjusted* net sales to be negative 1 percent to positive 1 percent, on a constant-currency basis. Adjusted* net sales exclude the first-quarter 2013 impact of customer sales allowances associated with the company's new device strategy announced in May 2013. On a GAAP basis, the year-over-year change to net sales is now expected to range between negative 5 percent and negative 3 percent. Foreign exchange is now expected to detract from net sales by a negative 1 percent.

The company continues to expect full-year 2013 adjusted* diluted earnings per share to range between $2.00 and $2.10, representing flat to 5 percent growth.

The reconciliation between the projected 2013 adjusted* diluted earnings per share and projected GAAP diluted earnings per share follows:




    Diluted earnings per share -- adjusted*                                                      $2.00 - $2.10
                                                                                                 =============


    Estimated charges related to the company's device                                                   $(0.95)

    strategy (mid-point of an estimated range of

                                                               $0.91 to $0.99 per diluted share)


    Estimated amortization of intangible assets related to                                              $(0.31)

    certain acquisitions (mid-point of an estimated range

    of $0.29 to $0.33 per diluted share)


    Impairment of certain assets                                                                        $(0.06)


    Estimated charges for certain quality and product-related                                           $(0.37)

    matters (mid-point of an estimated range of

                                                               $0.33 to $0.41 per diluted share)


    Estimated charges related to capacity expansion                                                     $(0.09)

    (mid-point of an estimated range of $0.08 to $0.10

    per diluted share)


    Estimated acquisition and integration-related charges                                               $(0.05)

    associated with the pending acquisition of an API-related

    business from Orchid Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals

    (mid-point of an estimated range of $0.04 to $0.06

    per diluted share)


    Other restructuring charges                                                                         $(0.02)


    Estimated loss on consideration of early extinguishment                                             $(0.14)

    of debt (mid-point of an estimated range of $0.13 to $0.15

    per diluted share)



    Diluted earnings per share -- GAAP                                                           $0.01 - $0.11
                                                                                                 =============

The adjusting items are shown net of tax in aggregate of $138 million, which is calculated for the specified adjustments stated above, based on the statutory tax rates in the various tax jurisdictions in which the items are expected to occur.

The company continues to project that cash flow from operations in 2013 will be between $200 million and $250 million. Depreciation and amortization guidance also remains unchanged at between $255 million and $275 million. The company now expects capital expenditures to range between $350 million and $400 million.

*Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Adjusted* measures used in this press release are reconciled to the most comparable measures calculated in accordance with GAAP in the schedules attached to this release. For more information regarding these non-GAAP financial measures, please see Hospira's Current Report on Form 8-K furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date of this press release.

Webcast/Complementary Material

Hospira will hold a conference call for investors and media at 8 a.m. Central time on Wednesday, July 31, 2013. A live webcast of the conference call will be available on Hospira's website at www.hospirainvestor.com. Listeners should log on approximately 10 minutes in advance to ensure proper setup for receiving the webcast. In addition, complementary information will be available on the presentations page of the Investor Relations website at the beginning of the conference call. A replay will be available on the Hospira website for 30 days following the call.

About Hospira

Hospira, Inc. is the world's leading provider of injectable drugs and infusion technologies. Through its broad, integrated portfolio, Hospira is uniquely positioned to Advance Wellness(TM) by improving patient and caregiver safety while reducing healthcare costs. The company is headquartered in Lake Forest, Ill., and has approximately 16,000 employees. Learn more at www.hospira.com.

Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 --
A Caution Concerning Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including projections of certain measures of Hospira's results of operations; projections of certain charges, expenses, and cash flow; and other statements regarding Hospira's goals, plans and strategy. Hospira cautions that these forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, including adequate and sustained progress on the company's quality initiatives, continuous improvement activities and device strategy, that may cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements. Economic, competitive, governmental, regulatory, legal, technological, manufacturing supply, quality and other factors that may affect Hospira's operations and may cause actual results to be materially different from expectations include the risks, uncertainties and factors discussed under the headings "Risk Factors" and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" in Hospira's latest Annual Report on Form 10-K and subsequent Forms 10-Q, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which are incorporated by reference. Hospira undertakes no obligation to release publicly any revisions to forward-looking statements as the result of subsequent events or developments.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     
                                                                                                                                                     Hospira, Inc.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     
                                                                                                                                   Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (Loss)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     
                                                                                                                                                      (Unaudited)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     
                                                                                                                             (dollars and shares in millions, except for per share amounts)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Three Months Ended June 30,                                       % Change
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       ---------------------------                                       --------
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              2013                                           2012
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              ----                                           ----
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     
    Net sales                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             $1,026.2                                       $1,033.3             (0.7)%
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          --------                                       --------
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     
    Cost of products sold                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    707.5                                          749.8             (5.6)%
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     
    Restructuring and impairment                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               2.9                                           32.2            (91.0)%
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     
    Research and development                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  74.4                                           83.6            (11.0)%
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     
    Selling, general and administrative                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      189.2                                          169.9             11.4 %
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             -----                                          -----
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     
        Total operating costs and expenses                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   974.0                                        1,035.5             (5.9)%
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             -----                                        -------
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     
          Income (Loss) From Operations                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       52.2                                           (2.2)               nm
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     
    Interest expense                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          19.9                                           21.0             (5.2)%
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     
    Other expense, net                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        10.1                                            8.6             17.4 %
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              ----                                            ---
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     
          Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   22.2                                          (31.8)          (169.8)%
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     
    Income tax benefit                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        (6.2)                                         (22.3)           (72.2)%
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     
    Equity income from affiliates, net                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        (4.5)                                          (7.0)           (35.7)%
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              ----                                           ----
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     
          Net Income (Loss)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  $32.9                                          $(2.5)               nm
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             =====                                          =====
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     
    Earnings (Loss) Per Common Share:
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     
        Basic                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                $0.20                                         $(0.02)               nm
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             =====                                         ======
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     
        Diluted                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              $0.20                                         $(0.02)               nm
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             =====                                         ======
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     
    Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding:
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     
        Basic                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                165.5                                          165.1              0.2 %
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             =====                                          =====
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     
        Diluted                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              166.3                                          165.1              0.7 %
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             =====                                          =====
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     
    Adjusted Gross Profit  (1)(2)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           $388.9                                         $370.8              4.9 %
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     
    Adjusted Income From Operations (1)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     $126.4                                         $117.3              7.8 %
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     
    Adjusted Net Income (1)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  $92.1                                          $84.9              8.5 %
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     
    Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share (1)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  $0.55                                          $0.51              7.8 %
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            
    Statistics (as a % of net sales, except for income tax rate):
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     GAAP Three Months Ended June 30,                                Adjusted(1)Three Months Ended June
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     30,
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     --------------------------------                               -----------------------------------
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 2013                                                              2012              2013              2012
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 ----                                                              ----              ----              ----
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     
    Gross Profit (2)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            31.1 %                                                            27.4 %            37.9 %            35.9 %
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     
    Income (Loss) From Operations                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                5.1 %                                                            (0.2)%            12.3 %            11.4 %
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     
    Net Income (Loss)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            3.2 %                                                            (0.2)%             9.0 %             8.2 %
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     
    Income Tax Rate                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             27.9 %                                                            70.1 %            17.1 %            19.0 %
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   


    (1)                            Adjusted financial
                                   measures exclude certain
                                   specified items as
                                   described and reconciled
                                   to comparable GAAP
                                   financial measures in
                                   the Reconciliation of
                                   GAAP to Non-GAAP
                                   Financial Measures
                                   contained in this press
                                   release.

    (2)                            Gross profit is defined
                                   as Net sales less Cost
                                   of products sold.
                                   Adjusted gross profit
                                   excludes certain
                                   specified items, as
                                   indicated in the
                                   previous footnote.

    nm - Percentage change is not meaningful.


                                                                                                                                                                             
                                                                                                                                                                             
                                                                                 Hospira, Inc.
                                                                                                                                                                             
                                                               Condensed Consolidated Statements of (Loss) Income
                                                                                                                                                                             
                                                                                  (Unaudited)
                                                                                                                                                                             
                                                         (dollars and shares in millions, except for per share amounts)
                                                                                                                                            
                                                                                                               
                                                                                                                                Six Months Ended June 30,                   % Change
                                                                                                                                -------------------------                   --------
                                                                                                                                            
                                                                                     2013                                2012
                                                                                     ----                                ----
                                                                                                                                            
    Net sales                                                                    $1,910.2                            $1,999.2                          (4.5)%
                                                                                 --------                            --------
                                                                                                                                            
                                                                                                                                            
    Cost of products sold                                                         1,441.4                             1,415.7                           1.8 %
                                                                                                                                            
    Restructuring and impairment                                                     11.7                                32.2                         (63.7)%
                                                                                                                                            
    Research and development                                                        148.2                               152.7                          (2.9)%
                                                                                                                                            
    Selling, general and administrative                                             375.3                               354.1                           6.0 %
                                                                                    -----                               -----
                                                                                                                                            
        Total operating costs and expenses                                        1,976.6                             1,954.7                           1.1 %
                                                                                  -------                             -------
                                                                                                                                            
       (Loss) income From Operations                                                (66.4)                               44.5                        (249.2)%
                                                                                                                                            
                                                                                                                                            
    Interest expense                                                                 39.5                                43.3                          (8.8)%
                                                                                                                                            
    Other expense, net                                                               12.4                                 9.9                          25.3 %
                                                                                     ----                                 ---
                                                                                                                                            
      (Loss) Before Income Taxes                                                   (118.3)                               (8.7)                            nm
                                                                                                                                            
                                                                                                                                            
    Income tax benefit                                                              (64.5)                              (26.4)                        144.3 %
                                                                                                                                            
    Equity income from affiliates, net                                              (10.1)                              (20.1)                        (49.8)%
                                                                                    -----                               -----
                                                                                                                                            
      Net (Loss) Income                                                            $(43.7)                              $37.8                        (215.6)%
                                                                                   ======                               =====
                                                                                                                                            
                                                                                                                                            
    (Loss) Earnings Per Common Share:
                                                                                                                                            
        Basic                                                                      $(0.26)                              $0.23                        (213.0)%
                                                                                   ======                               =====
                                                                                                                                            
        Diluted                                                                    $(0.26)                              $0.23                        (213.0)%
                                                                                   ======                               =====
                                                                                                                                            
                                                                                                                                            
    Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding:
                                                                                                                                            
        Basic                                                                       165.4                               164.9                           0.3 %
                                                                                    =====                               =====
                                                                                                                                            
        Diluted                                                                     165.4                               165.9                          (0.3)%
                                                                                    =====                               =====
                                                                                                                                            
                                                                                                                                            
                                                                                                                                            
    Adjusted Net Sales (1)(2)                                                    $2,014.5                            $1,999.2                           0.8 %
                                                                                                                                            
    Adjusted Gross Profit (1)(3)                                                   $748.4                              $728.3                           2.8 %
                                                                                                                                            
    Adjusted Income From Operations (1)                                            $227.6                              $221.5                           2.8 %
                                                                                                                                            
    Adjusted Net Income (1)                                                        $178.2                              $163.3                           9.1 %
                                                                                                                                            
    Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share (1)                                         $1.07                               $0.98                           9.2 %
                                                                                                                                            
                                                                                                                                            
                                                                                                               
    Statistics (as a % of net sales, except for income tax rate):
                                                                                                                                                                         
                                                                                            GAAP Six Months Ended June 30,                  Adjusted(1)Six Months Ended June
                                                                                                                                                           30,
                                                                                              ------------------------------               ---------------------------------
                                                                                                                                                                                         
                                                                                     2013                                2012                           2013                       2012
                                                                                     ----                                ----                           ----                       ----
                                                                                                                                                                                         
    Gross Profit (3)                                                                24.5 %                              29.2 %                         37.2 %                     36.4 %
                                                                                                                                                                                         
    (Loss) Income From Operations                                                   (3.5)%                               2.2 %                         11.3 %                     11.1 %
                                                                                                                                                                                         
    Net (Loss) Income                                                               (2.3)%                               1.9 %                          8.8 %                      8.2 %
                                                                                                                                                                                         
    Income Tax Rate                                                                 54.5 %                             303.4 %                         10.1 %                     19.0 %
                                                                                                                                                                           
                                                                                                                                                                           



                     (1)   Adjusted financial
                           measures exclude certain
                           specified items as
                           described and reconciled
                           to comparable GAAP
                           financial measures in
                           the Reconciliation of
                           GAAP to Non-GAAP
                           Financial Measures
                           contained in this press
                           release.

                     (2)   There were no adjustments
                           included in GAAP Net
                           sales for the six months
                           ended June 30, 2012.

                     (3)   Gross profit is defined
                           as Net sales less Cost
                           of products sold.
                           Adjusted gross profit
                           excludes certain
                           specified items, as
                           indicated in the
                           previous footnote.

    nm - Percentage change is not meaningful.







                                                                                                                Hospira, Inc.

                                                                                            Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures

                                                                                                                 (Unaudited)

                                                                                             (dollars in millions, except for per share amounts)


    Three months ended June 30, 2013 Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures:
    ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


                                                                                                       Gross Profit(1)                            Income From        Net Income(2)       Diluted EPS

                                                                                                                                                   Operations


    GAAP Financial Measures                                                                                               $318.7                               $52.2               $32.9             $0.20

    Specified Items:

        Device strategy charges (A)                                                                                         14.6                                17.0                11.6              0.07

        Amortization of certain intangible assets (B)                                                                       17.6                                17.6                12.2              0.07

        Impairment of certain assets (C)                                                                                       -                                   -                 9.1              0.05

        Certain quality and product related charges (D)                                                                     34.0                                34.0                22.6              0.14

        Capacity expansion related charges (E)                                                                               4.0                                 4.0                 2.6              0.02

        Acquisition and integration related charges (F)                                                                        -                                 1.1                 0.7                 -

        Other restructuring charges (G)                                                                                        -                                 0.5                 0.4                 -
                                                                                                                             ---                                 ---                 ---               ---

    Adjusted financial measures (3)                                                                                       $388.9                              $126.4               $92.1             $0.55
                                                                                                                          ======                              ======               =====             =====


              GAAP results for the three months ended
              June 30, 2013 include:

             (A)            Device strategy charges: $14.6
                            million in Cost of products sold,
                            and $2.4 million reported in
                            Restructuring and impairment.
                            These charges include device
                            related customer accommodations,
                            other asset impairments,
                            accelerated depreciation,
                            consulting and other costs
                            associated with Hospira's device
                            strategy.

             (B)            Amortization of certain intangible
                            assets reported in Cost of
                            products sold resulting from
                            acquisitions including Mayne
                            Pharma Limited ("Mayne Pharma")
                            and a generic injectable business
                            by Hospira Healthcare India
                            Private Limited ("Hospira
                            India").

             (C)            Impairment of certain assets: $9.3
                            million reported in Other
                            expense, net, related to
                            impairments of certain
                            investments.

             (D)            Certain quality and product
                            related charges reported in Cost
                            of products sold primarily
                            include third party oversight and
                            consulting costs, and device
                            product review and remediation
                            costs to address identified
                            issues. These charges are
                            primarily associated with
                            Hospira's response to the United
                            States Food and Drug
                            Administration ("FDA") warning
                            letters and charges related to
                            certain device related
                            remediation activities.

             (E)            Capacity expansion related charges
                            reported in Cost of products sold
                            include start-up charges related
                            to manufacturing capacity
                            expansion in India.

             (F)            Acquisition and integration
                            related charges reported in
                            Selling, general, and
                            administrative include costs for
                            the pending acquisition and
                            integration of an active
                            pharmaceutical ingredient
                            business.

             (G)            Other restructuring charges: $0.5
                            million reported in Restructuring
                            and impairment. These charges
                            include severance charges
                            associated with Hospira's
                            commercial reorganization.


    Three months ended June 30, 2012 Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures:
    ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


                                                                                            Gross Profit(1)        (Loss) Income From         Net (Loss) Income(2)        Diluted EPS

                                                                                                                       Operations
                                                                                                                       ----------

    GAAP Financial Measures                                                                                 $283.5                     $(2.2)                      $(2.5)             $(0.02)

        Specified Items:

        Facilities Optimization charges (A)                                                                      -                      17.4                        10.7                0.06

        Amortization of certain intangible assets(B)                                                          17.8                      17.8                        12.4                0.08

        Impairment of certain assets(C)                                                                          -                       2.7                         7.1                0.04

        Certain quality and product related charges (D)                                                       58.4                      58.4                        35.7                0.22

        Capacity expansion related charges (E)                                                                 5.3                       5.3                         3.6                0.02

        Other restructuring charges (F)                                                                        5.8                      17.9                        17.9                0.11

    Adjusted financial measures (3)                                                                         $370.8                    $117.3                       $84.9               $0.51
                                                                                                            ======                    ======                       =====               =====



                      GAAP results for the three months ended June
                      30, 2012 include:

                     (A)            Facilities Optimization charges: $17.4
                                    million reported in Restructuring and
                                    impairment. The equipment and facility
                                    impairment charges are associated with
                                    Hospira's plans to exit a specialty
                                    injectable drug finishing operation.

                     (B)            Amortization of certain intangible
                                    assets reported in Cost of products
                                    sold resulting from acquisitions
                                    including Mayne Pharma, Javelin
                                    Pharmaceuticals, Inc. ("Javelin
                                    Pharma") and a generic injectable
                                    business by Hospira India.

                     (C)            Impairment of certain assets: $2.7
                                    million reported in Restructuring and
                                    impairment, and $8.4 million reported
                                    in Other expense, net.  These charges
                                    relate to impairments of an intangible
                                    asset and a certain investment,
                                    respectively.

                     (D)            Certain quality and product related
                                    charges reported in Cost of products
                                    sold primarily include third party
                                    oversight and consulting costs,
                                    extended production downtime related
                                    costs, failure to supply penalties,
                                    device product review and remediation
                                    costs to address identified issues, and
                                    costs for corrective actions including
                                    product recalls. These charges are
                                    directly associated with Hospira's
                                    response to the FDA 2010 warning letter
                                    and subsequent Form 483 observations
                                    and charges related to Hospira's
                                    comprehensive device product review and
                                    certain device related remediation
                                    activities.

                     (E)            Capacity expansion related charges
                                    reported in Cost of products sold
                                    include start-up charges related to
                                    manufacturing capacity expansion in
                                    India.

                     (F)            Other restructuring charges: $12.1
                                    million reported in Restructuring and
                                    impairment, and $5.8 million reported
                                    in Cost of products sold.  These
                                    charges include equipment impairments,
                                    inventory charges, and contract
                                    termination charges associated with
                                    Hospira's plans to exit a non-
                                    strategic product line.

                (1)   Gross profit is defined as Net sales less
                      Cost of products sold.

                (2)   Adjusted net income is shown net of tax of
                      $24.3 million and $40.5 million for the
                      three months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012,
                      respectively, based on the statutory tax
                      rates in the various tax jurisdictions in
                      which the items occurred.

                (3)   The Non-GAAP financial measures contained in
                      this press release (including adjusted gross
                      profit, adjusted income from operations,
                      adjusted net income and adjusted diluted
                      Earnings Per Share) adjust for certain
                      specified items.  All Non-GAAP financial
                      measures are intended to supplement the
                      applicable GAAP measures and should not be
                      considered in isolation from, or a
                      replacement for, financial measures prepared
                      in accordance with GAAP.  Refer to Hospira's
                      Form 8-K furnished on July 31, 2013.








                                                                                                                                 Hospira, Inc.

                                                                                                             Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures

                                                                                                                                  (Unaudited)

                                                                                                              (dollars in millions, except for per share amounts)


    Six months ended June 30, 2013 Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures:
    -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


                                                                                          Net Sales                             Gross Profit(1)                    (Loss) Income From         Net (Loss) Income(2)         Diluted EPS

                                                                                                                                                                       Operations


    GAAP Financial Measures                                                                         $1,910.2                                       $468.8                             $(66.4)                      $(43.7)             $(0.26)

    Specified Items:

       Device strategy charges (A)                                                                     104.3                                        191.4                              198.5                        145.9                0.88

       Amortization of certain intangible assets (B)                                                       -                                         35.8                               35.8                         24.9                0.15

       Impairment of certain assets (C)                                                                    -                                            -                                  -                         11.1                0.06

       Certain quality and product related charges (D)                                                     -                                         44.7                               44.7                         30.0                0.18

       Capacity expansion related charges (E)                                                              -                                          7.7                                7.7                          5.0                0.03

       Acquisition & integration related charges (F)                                                       -                                            -                                2.8                          1.8                0.01

       Other restructuring charges (G)                                                                     -                                            -                                4.5                          3.2                0.02
                                                                                                         ---                                          ---                                ---                          ---                ----

    Adjusted financial measures (3)                                                                 $2,014.5                                       $748.4                             $227.6                       $178.2               $1.07
                                                                                                    ========                                       ======                             ======                       ======               =====


              GAAP results for the six months
              ended June 30, 2013 include:

              (A)   Device strategy charges: $104.3
                    million reported in Net sales,
                    $87.1 million in Cost of products
                    sold and $7.1 million in
                    Restructuring and impairment.
                    These charges include device
                    related customer sales
                    allowances, customer
                    accommodations, contract
                    termination, collection and
                    destruction costs, inventory
                    charges, other asset impairments,
                    accelerated depreciation,
                    consulting and other costs
                    associated with Hospira's device
                    strategy.

              (B)   Amortization of certain intangible
                    assets reported in Cost of
                    products sold resulting from
                    acquisitions including Mayne
                    Pharma and a generic injectable
                    business by Hospira India.

              (C)   Impairment of certain assets:
                    $11.3 million reported in Other
                    expense, net, related to
                    impairments of certain
                    investments.

              (D)   Certain quality and product
                    related charges reported in Cost
                    of products sold primarily
                    include third party oversight and
                    consulting costs, and device
                    product review and remediation
                    costs to address identified
                    issues. These charges are
                    primarily associated with
                    Hospira's response to the FDA
                    warning letters and charges
                    related to certain device related
                    remediation activities.

              (E)   Capacity expansion related charges
                    reported in Cost of products sold
                    include start-up charges related
                    to manufacturing capacity
                    expansion in India.

              (F)   Acquisition and integration
                    related charges reported in
                    Selling, general, and
                    administrative include costs for
                    the pending acquisition and
                    integration of an active
                    pharmaceutical ingredient
                    business.

              (G)   Other restructuring charges: $4.5
                    million reported in Restructuring
                    and impairment. These charges
                    include severance charges
                    associated with Hospira's
                    commercial reorganization.


    Six months ended June 30, 2012 Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures:
    -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


                                                                                          Gross Profit(1) Income From Net Income(2) Diluted EPS

                                                                                                          Operations
                                                                                                          ----------

    GAAP Financial Measures                                                                        $583.5       $44.5         $37.8       $0.23

    Specified Items:

       Facilities Optimization charges (A)                                                              -        17.4          10.7        0.06

       Amortization of certain intangible assets (B)                                                 36.5        36.5          25.4        0.15

       Impairment of certain assets(C)                                                                  -         2.7           7.1        0.04

       Certain quality and product related charges (D)                                               95.3        95.3          59.6        0.36

       Capacity expansion related charges (E)                                                         7.2         7.2           4.8        0.03

       Other restructuring charges(F)                                                                 5.8        17.9          17.9        0.11

    Adjusted financial measures (3)                                                                $728.3      $221.5        $163.3       $0.98
                                                                                                   ======      ======        ======       =====


                      GAAP results for the six months ended June
                      30, 2012 include:

                     (A)            Facilities Optimization charges: $17.4
                                    million reported in Restructuring and
                                    impairment. The equipment and facility
                                    impairment charges relate to Hospira's
                                    plans to exit a specialty injectable
                                    drug finishing operation.

                     (B)            Amortization of certain intangible
                                    assets reported in Cost of products
                                    sold resulting from acquisitions
                                    including Mayne Pharma, Javelin Pharma
                                    and a generic injectable business by
                                    Hospira India.

                     (C)            Impairment of certain assets: $2.7
                                    million reported in Restructuring and
                                    impairment, and $8.4 million reported
                                    in Other expense, net.  These charges
                                    relate to impairments of an intangible
                                    asset and a certain investment,
                                    respectively.

                     (D)            Certain quality and product related
                                    charges reported in Cost of products
                                    sold primarily include third party
                                    oversight and consulting costs,
                                    extended production downtime related
                                    costs, failure to supply penalties,
                                    device product review and remediation
                                    costs to address identified issues, and
                                    costs for corrective actions including
                                    product recalls. These charges are
                                    directly associated with Hospira's
                                    response to the FDA 2010 warning letter
                                    and subsequent Form 483 observations
                                    and charges related to Hospira's
                                    comprehensive device product review and
                                    certain device related remediation
                                    activities.

                     (E)            Capacity expansion related charges
                                    reported in Cost of products sold
                                    include start-up charges related to
                                    manufacturing capacity expansion in
                                    India.

                     (F)            Other restructuring charges: $12.1
                                    million reported in Restructuring and
                                    impairment, and $5.8 million reported
                                    in Cost of products sold.  These
                                    charges include equipment impairments,
                                    inventory charges, and contract
                                    termination charges associated with
                                    Hospira's plans to exit a non-
                                    strategic product line.

                (1)   Gross profit is defined as Net sales less
                      Cost of products sold.

                (2)   Adjusted net income is shown net of tax of
                      $83.4 million and $59.9 million for the six
                      months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012,
                      respectively, based on the statutory tax
                      rates in the various tax jurisdictions in
                      which the items occurred.

                (3)   The Non-GAAP financial measures contained in
                      this press release (including adjusted net
                      sales, adjusted gross profit, adjusted
                      income from operations, adjusted net income
                      and adjusted diluted Earnings Per Share)
                      adjust for certain specified items.  All
                      Non-GAAP financial measures are intended to
                      supplement the applicable GAAP measures and
                      should not be considered in isolation from,
                      or a replacement for, financial measures
                      prepared in accordance with GAAP.  Refer to
                      Hospira's Form 8-K furnished on July 31,
                         2013.



                                                                                                                       Hospira, Inc.

                                                                                                           Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

                                                                                                                        (Unaudited)

                                                                                                                   (dollars in millions)



                                                                                                                                                 June 30,          December 31,

                                                                                                                                                              2013                  2012
                                                                                                                                                              ----                  ----

                                                                                     Assets


    Current Assets:

       Cash and cash equivalents                                                                                                                            $683.2                $772.1

       Trade receivables, less allowances of $12.9 in 2013 and $12.7 in 2012                                                                                 667.5                 646.9

       Inventories, net                                                                                                                                    1,032.8                 997.8

       Deferred income taxes                                                                                                                                 199.8                 214.4

       Prepaid expenses                                                                                                                                       83.5                  53.9

       Other receivables                                                                                                                                      91.2                  75.3
                                                                                                                                                              ----                  ----

        Total Current Assets                                                                                                                               2,758.0               2,760.4
                                                                                                                                                           -------               -------

    Property and equipment, net                                                                                                                            1,452.8               1,445.1

    Intangible assets, net                                                                                                                                   218.6                 266.8

    Goodwill                                                                                                                                               1,063.1               1,079.1

    Deferred income taxes                                                                                                                                    327.4                 296.8

    Investments                                                                                                                                               37.3                  71.8

    Other assets                                                                                                                                             157.7                 168.6
                                                                                                                                                             -----                 -----

        Total Assets                                                                                                                                      $6,014.9              $6,088.6
                                                                                                                                                          ========              ========

                                                                      Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity


    Current Liabilities:

       Short-term borrowings                                                                                                                                $459.2                 $28.9

       Trade accounts payable                                                                                                                                273.0                 276.0

       Salaries, wages and commissions                                                                                                                       156.0                 144.0

       Other accrued liabilities                                                                                                                             581.8                 580.3
                                                                                                                                                             -----                 -----

        Total Current Liabilities                                                                                                                          1,470.0               1,029.2
                                                                                                                                                           -------               -------

    Long-term debt                                                                                                                                         1,301.9               1,706.8

    Deferred income taxes                                                                                                                                      3.1                   4.4

    Post-retirement obligations and other long-term liabilities                                                                                              342.8                 306.5

    Commitments and Contingencies

    Total Shareholders' Equity                                                                                                                             2,897.1               3,041.7
                                                                                                                                                           -------               -------

    Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity                                                                                                            $6,014.9              $6,088.6
                                                                                                                                                          ========              ========



                                                                                                Hospira, Inc.

                                                                               Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

                                                                                                 (Unaudited)

                                                                                            (dollars in millions)



                                                                                                                               Six Months Ended June 30,
                                                                                                                               -------------------------

    Cash Flow From Operating Activities:                                                                                               2013                2012
                                                                                                                                       ----                ----

       Net (loss) income                                                                                                             $(43.7)              $37.8

       Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash from operating activities-

       Depreciation                                                                                                                    84.7                82.3

       Amortization of intangible assets                                                                                               43.5                41.8

       Stock-based compensation expense                                                                                                20.7                20.1

       Undistributed equity income from affiliates                                                                                    (10.1)              (20.1)

       Distributions received from equity affiliates                                                                                   30.1                   -

       Deferred income taxes                                                                                                          (59.2)              (25.3)

       Impairment and other asset charges                                                                                              64.8                47.0

       Gains on disposition of assets                                                                                                     -                (0.9)

      Changes in assets and liabilities-

       Trade receivables                                                                                                              (34.6)                3.0

       Inventories                                                                                                                   (110.0)                5.6

       Prepaid expenses and other assets                                                                                              (49.7)              (44.9)

       Trade accounts payable                                                                                                           3.4                (8.5)

       Other liabilities                                                                                                              101.7                76.4

      Other, net                                                                                                                        9.0                 1.8
                                                                                                                                        ---

        Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities                                                                                      50.6               216.1
                                                                                                                                       ----               -----


    Cash Flow From Investing Activities:

        Capital expenditures (including instruments placed with or leased to customers)                                              (152.7)             (137.4)

        Purchases of intangibles and other investments                                                                                 (9.9)               (7.8)

        Proceeds from disposition of businesses and assets                                                                              1.4                 8.3

          Net Cash Used in Investing Activities                                                                                      (161.2)             (136.9)
                                                                                                                                     ------              ------


    Cash Flow From Financing Activities:

        Other borrowings, net                                                                                                          32.4                42.3

        Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation arrangements                                                                   0.5                 1.8

        Proceeds from stock options exercised                                                                                           6.1                 4.8

          Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities                                                                                    39.0                48.9
                                                                                                                                       ----                ----


    Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents                                                                      (17.3)               (5.3)
                                                                                                                                      -----                ----


    Net change in cash and cash equivalents                                                                                           (88.9)              122.8

    Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period                                                                                  772.1               597.5
                                                                                                                                      -----

    Cash and cash equivalents at end of period                                                                                       $683.2              $720.3
                                                                                                                                     ======              ======


    Supplemental Cash Flow Information:

    Cash paid during the period-

         Interest                                                                                                                     $51.4               $51.3

         Income taxes, net of refunds                                                                                                 $19.4                $0.7

    Accrued capital expenditures                                                                                                      $18.4                $8.9





                                                                      Hospira, Inc.

                                                                Net Sales by Product Line

                                                                       (Unaudited)

                                                                  (dollars in millions)



                                            Three Months Ended June 30,
                                            ---------------------------

                                               2013                                         2012 % Change at Actual         % Change at Constant

                                                                                                   Currency Rates            Currency Rates(1)
                                                                                                   --------------             ----------------

    Americas-

    Specialty Injectable Pharmaceuticals     $539.3                                       $491.7                      9.7 %                        9.9 %

    Medication Management                     176.5                                        213.4                    (17.3)%                      (17.0)%

    Other Pharma                              100.4                                        105.2                     (4.6)%                       (4.5)%
                                              -----                                        -----

    Total Americas                            816.2                                        810.3                      0.7 %                        1.0 %


    Europe, Middle East & Africa ("EMEA")-

    Specialty Injectable Pharmaceuticals       82.0                                         82.3                     (0.4)%                       (1.9)%

    Medication Management                      27.0                                         30.2                    (10.6)%                      (11.9)%

    Other Pharma                               20.3                                         22.8                    (11.0)%                      (10.1)%
                                               ----                                         ----

    Total EMEA                                129.3                                        135.3                     (4.4)%                       (5.5)%


    Asia Pacific ("APAC")-

    Specialty Injectable Pharmaceuticals       68.5                                         70.2                     (2.4)%                        1.0 %

    Medication Management                      10.5                                         11.5                     (8.7)%                       (7.8)%

    Other Pharma                                1.7                                          6.0                    (71.7)%                      (71.7)%
                                                ---                                          ---

    Total APAC                                 80.7                                         87.7                     (8.0)%                       (5.1)%


    Net Sales                              $1,026.2                                     $1,033.3                     (0.7)%                       (0.4)%
                                           ========                                     ========


    Global-

    Specialty Injectable Pharmaceuticals     $689.8                                       $644.2                      7.1 %                        7.4 %

    Medication Management                     214.0                                        255.1                    (16.1)%                      (16.0)%

    Other Pharma                              122.4                                        134.0                     (8.7)%                       (8.4)%
                                              -----                                        -----

    Net Sales                              $1,026.2                                     $1,033.3                     (0.7)%                       (0.4)%
                                           ========                                     ========




    (1)            The Non-GAAP financial measures
                   contained in this press release
                   include comparisons at constant
                   currency rates, which reflect
                   comparative local currency
                   balances at prior period foreign
                   exchange rates. Hospira
                   calculated these percentages by
                   taking current period reported
                   net sales less the respective
                   prior period reported net sales,
                   divided by the prior period
                   reported net sales, all at the
                   respective prior period's
                   foreign exchange rates. This
                   measure provides information on
                   the change in net sales assuming
                   that foreign currency exchange
                   rates have not changed between
                   the prior and the current
                   period. Management believes the
                   use of this measure aids in the
                   understanding of our change in
                   net sales without the impact of
                   foreign currency and provides
                   greater transparency into
                   Hospira's results of operations.




                                                                                                                             Hospira, Inc.

                                                                                                                       Net Sales by Product Line

                                                                                                                              (Unaudited)

                                                                                                                         (dollars in millions)



                                                                   Six Months Ended June 30,
                                                                   -------------------------

                                                                                                                                                 Reported                 Adjusted(1)(3)
                                                                                                                                                 --------                 -------------

                                         GAAP Net Sales 2013       Adjusted Net Sales               GAAP Net                                % Change at Actual         % Change at Constant         % Change at Actual         % Change at Constant
                                                                                                   Sales 2012
                                                                                        2013(1)(3)                                            Currency Rates            Currency Rates(2)             Currency Rates            Currency Rates(2)
                                                                                         ---------                                            --------------             ----------------             --------------             ----------------

    Americas-

    Specialty Injectable Pharmaceuticals                  $1,050.4                        $1,050.4              $949.4                                          10.6 %                       10.9 %                     10.6 %                       10.9 %

    Medication Management                                    275.2                           363.6               426.6                                         (35.5)%                      (35.2)%                    (14.8)%                      (14.5)%

    Other Pharma                                             189.0                           189.0               204.6                                          (7.6)%                       (7.5)%                     (7.6)%                       (7.5)%
                                                             -----                           -----               -----

    Total Americas                                         1,514.6                         1,603.0             1,580.6                                          (4.2)%                       (3.9)%                      1.4 %                        1.7 %


    EMEA-

    Specialty Injectable Pharmaceuticals                     164.4                           164.4               158.5                                           3.7 %                        2.4 %                      3.7 %                        2.4 %

    Medication Management                                     45.3                            58.5                61.0                                         (25.7)%                      (26.7)%                     (4.1)%                       (5.1)%

    Other Pharma                                              36.8                            36.8                43.7                                         (15.8)%                      (15.1)%                    (15.8)%                      (15.1)%
                                                              ----                            ----                ----

    Total EMEA                                               246.5                           259.7               263.2                                          (6.3)%                       (7.3)%                     (1.3)%                       (2.2)%


    APAC-

    Specialty Injectable Pharmaceuticals                     126.8                           126.8               122.7                                           3.3 %                        6.0 %                      3.3 %                        6.0 %

    Medication Management                                     17.8                            20.5                23.7                                         (24.9)%                      (24.5)%                    (13.5)%                      (13.1)%

    Other Pharma                                               4.5                             4.5                 9.0                                         (50.0)%                      (50.0)%                    (50.0)%                      (50.0)%
                                                               ---                             ---                 ---

    Total APAC                                               149.1                           151.8               155.4                                          (4.1)%                       (1.9)%                     (2.3)%                       (0.1)%


    Net Sales                                             $1,910.2                        $2,014.5            $1,999.2                                          (4.5)%                       (4.2)%                      0.8 %                        1.0 %
                                                          ========                        ========            ========


    Global-

    Specialty Injectable Pharmaceuticals                  $1,341.6                        $1,341.6            $1,230.6                                           9.0 %                        9.3 %                      9.0 %                        9.3 %

    Medication Management                                    338.3                           442.6               511.3                                         (33.8)%                      (33.7)%                    (13.4)%                      (13.3)%

    Other Pharma                                             230.3                           230.3               257.3                                         (10.5)%                      (10.3)%                    (10.5)%                      (10.3)%
                                                             -----                           -----               -----

    Net Sales                                             $1,910.2                        $2,014.5            $1,999.2                                          (4.5)%                       (4.2)%                      0.8 %                        1.0 %
                                                          ========                        ========            ========





    (1)            Adjusted Net sales for the six months ended June
                   30, 2013 excludes charges of $104.3 million
                   related to the device strategy. The device
                   strategy charges are reported in the respective
                   Medication Management Net sales by product line as
                   follows: Americas-$88.4 million, EMEA-$13.2
                   million and APAC-$2.7 million. There were no
                   adjustments included in GAAP Net sales for the six
                   months ended June 30, 2012.

    (2)            The Non-GAAP financial measures contained in this
                   press release include comparisons at constant
                   currency rates, which reflect comparative local
                   currency balances at prior period foreign exchange
                   rates. Hospira calculated these percentages by
                   taking current period reported net sales less the
                   respective prior period reported net sales,
                   divided by the prior period reported net sales,
                   all at the respective prior period's foreign
                   exchange rates. This measure provides information
                   on the change in net sales assuming that foreign
                   currency exchange rates have not changed between
                   the prior and the current period. Management
                   believes the use of this measure aids in the
                   understanding of our change in net sales without
                   the impact of foreign currency and provides
                   greater transparency into Hospira's results of
                   operations.

    (3)            Adjusted financial measures exclude certain
                   specified items as described and reconciled to
                   comparable GAAP financial measures in the
                   Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial
                   Measures contained in this press release.

SOURCE Hospira, Inc.