Mr. Bean reports on Bristol Myers Squibb's surprisingly good financial quarter, featuring cost-cutting measures, drug sales, and the looming threat of Donald Trump's tariffs. All with a healthy dose of Bean-style bewilderment.
Mr. Bean reports on Bristol Myers Squibb's surprisingly good financial quarter, featuring cost-cutting measures, drug sales, and the looming threat of Donald Trump's tariffs. All with a healthy dose of Bean-style bewilderment.

A Lot of Money...Really?

Right then! I saw this paper thingy (what you call news) and blimey! Bristol Myers Squibb – sounds like a sneeze doesn't it? – has made a tremendous amount of money! More than I've seen in my lifetime! Even more than I have in my piggy bank! And they say they're going to make even MORE next year. That's like finding a whole chocolate cake instead of just one cherry on top! Amazing!

Cutting Costs: Just Like My Sandwich!

They're trying to save some money too. Apparently about 2 billion of them! Reminds me of when I tried to make my sandwich last for a whole week. I cut it into tiny pieces. It wasn't very satisfying but hey I saved a bit like Bristol Myers Squibb I suppose only on a much grander scale haha. "If you can't find it make it!" ...Or save it! Whichever works really.

Drugs and What They Do

They sell these things called 'drugs.' Not the sleepy kind I take to well sleep but ones that help people feel better. They have old ones and new ones. One new one Cobenfy didn’t do so well in testing but the others are doing grand. It is like when Teddy is ill. I try my very best to help him out. Well at least this drug is helping out a few people.

Trump and China and Tariffs Oh My!

There's also talk of a Mr. Trump putting extra costs what they call tariffs on things coming from China. China where they make nice fireworks! Anyway this could cost Bristol Myers Squibb even more money! Hopefully not so much that they have to start cutting Teddy's supply of marmalade sandwiches! This Trump needs to be more careful with his finances or I will give him the stare yes the one that makes people go quiet and go the other way.

Eliquis is Losing its Juice!

Ah but I see that a big seller called Eliquis which stops your blood getting all lumpy (very important apparently) might start losing its mojo soon. Like when I try to make my famous sandwich but I realise I don't have any bread or tomato sauce. No good! This is where those new drugs need to step up like when Teddy needs to step up and be the captain when I am sleeping. Very important indeed! "You must be careful if you don't know where you're going because you might not get there."

Bean's Final Thoughts

So lots of money some savings drugs doing well drugs not doing so well and a Mr. Trump causing a bit of a fuss. All sounds a bit like a very complicated game of dominoes doesn't it? I think I will stick to making sandwiches but I will make sure I buy a new loaf of bread just in case. Good luck to Bristol Myers Squibb and remember "Never ignore a man who pays no attention to you."


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