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Segmentation of key figures
 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Operating Segments [Abstract]  
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The segment information disclosed in these Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements reflects historical results consistent with the identifiable reportable segments of Alcon and financial information that the Chief Operating Decision Maker ("CODM") reviews to evaluate segmental performance and allocate resources among the segments. The CODM is the Executive Committee of Alcon.
The businesses of Alcon are divided operationally on a worldwide basis into two identified reportable segments, Surgical and Vision Care. Alcon's reportable segments are the same as its operating segments as Alcon does not aggregate any operating segments in arriving at its reportable segments. As indicated below, certain income and expenses are not allocated to segments.
Reportable segments are presented in a manner consistent with the internal reporting to the CODM. The reportable segments are managed separately due to their distinct needs and activities for research, development, manufacturing, distribution and commercial execution.
The Executive Committee of Alcon is responsible for allocating resources and assessing the performance of the reportable segments.
In Surgical, Alcon researches, develops, manufactures, distributes and sells ophthalmic products for cataract surgery, vitreoretinal surgery, refractive laser surgery and glaucoma surgery. The surgical portfolio also includes implantables, consumables and surgical equipment required for these procedures and supports the end-to-end procedure needs of the ophthalmic surgeon.
In Vision Care, Alcon researches, develops, manufactures, distributes and sells daily disposable, reusable, and color-enhancing contact lenses and a comprehensive portfolio of ocular health products, including products for dry eye, glaucoma, contact lens care and ocular allergies, as well as ocular vitamins and redness relievers.
Alcon also provides services, training, education and technical support for both the Surgical and Vision Care businesses.
The basis of preparation and the selected accounting policies mentioned in Note 1 are used in the reporting of segment results.
The Executive Committee of Alcon evaluates segmental performance and allocates resources among the segments primarily based on net sales and segment contribution.
Net identifiable assets are not assigned to the segments in the internal reporting to the CODM, and are not considered in evaluating the performance of the business segments by the Executive Committee of Alcon.
Segment contribution excludes amortization and impairment charges for acquired product rights or other intangibles, general and administrative expenses for corporate activities, transformation costs, fair value adjustments to contingent consideration liabilities, past service costs primarily for post-employment benefit plan amendments, acquisition and integration related costs, certain acquisition related items and certain other income and expense items.
General & administration (corporate) includes the costs of the Alcon corporate headquarters, including all related corporate function costs.
Other income and expense items excluded from segment contribution include fair value adjustments of financial assets in the form of options to acquire a company carried at fair value through profit and loss ("FVPL"), net gains and losses on fund investments and equity securities valued at FVPL, restructuring costs, legal provisions and settlements and other income and expense items not attributed to a specific segment.
Net sales and other revenues by segment
Three months ended June 30Six months ended June 30
($ millions)2024202320242023
Surgical
Implantables464 437 897 864 
Consumables736 714 1,422 1,370 
Equipment/other223 231 442 452 
Total Surgical net sales to third parties1,423 1,382 2,761 2,686 
Vision Care
Contact lenses636 594 1,307 1,209 
Ocular health423 426 858 840 
Total Vision Care net sales to third parties1,059 1,020 2,165 2,049 
Total net sales to third parties2,482 2,402 4,926 4,735 
Vision Care other revenues14 20 29 39 
Total net sales and other revenues2,496 2,422 4,955 4,774 
Segment contribution and reconciliation to income before taxes
Three months ended June 30Six months ended June 30
($ millions)2024202320242023
Segment contribution
Surgical
403 407 789 788 
Vision Care
180 174 438 373 
Total segment contribution583 581 1,227 1,161 
Not allocated to segments:
Amortization of intangible assets(184)(187)(367)(377)
Impairment charges on intangible assets(9)— (9)— 
General & administration (corporate)(73)(74)(148)(142)
Transformation costs— (26)— (52)
Integration related costs— (8)— (14)
Other1 (16)(17)(38)
Operating income318 270 686 538 
Interest expense(50)(48)(95)(95)
Other financial income & expense12 (9)24 (17)
Income before taxes280 213 615 426 
Net sales by region(1)
Three months ended June 30Six months ended June 30
($ millions unless indicated otherwise)2024202320242023
United States1,141 46 %1,105 46 %2,290 46 %2,183 46 %
International1,341 54 %1,297 54 %2,636 54 %2,552 54 %
Net sales to third parties2,482 100 %2,402 100 %4,926 100 %4,735 100 %
(1) Net sales to third parties by location of third-party customer.