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Comparative Analysis of Janssen-Cilag, Janssen Pharmaceutica, and Deep Sea Fisheries New Zealand (1953-1987)

1. Executive Summary

This archive presents a comprehensive research and comparative analysis of three business entities: Janssen-Cilag, Janssen Pharmaceutica, and Deep Sea Fisheries New Zealand, for the period of 1953 to 1987. The research confirms that despite the phonetic similarity in their names, these entities are entirely unrelated. Janssen Pharmaceutica and Cilag are European pharmaceutical companies, both subsidiaries of Johnson & Johnson, while Deep Sea Fisheries New Zealand was a family-owned fishing business in Hawkes Bay, New Zealand, founded by the Jenssen family.

This report provides a detailed history of each entity, a comparative timeline of their key milestones, a financial comparison based on available data, and an analysis of their ownership structures. The archive includes all research notes, historical documents, and the final comparative analysis.

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2. Key Findings

2.1. Janssen Pharmaceutica N.V.

• Industry: Pharmaceutical
• Founder: Dr. Paul Janssen
• History: Founded in 1953 in Belgium, Janssen Pharmaceutica became a powerhouse in pharmaceutical research and development. It was acquired by Johnson & Johnson in 1961, which fueled its global expansion and innovation. By 1987, it had established a significant global presence, including a joint venture in China.
• Financials: As a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson, its detailed financials are consolidated. However, the pharmaceutical division, of which Janssen was a major part, consistently contributed a significant portion of J&J's revenue and operating profit.

2.2. Cilag AG (Janssen-Cilag)

• Industry: Pharmaceutical
• Founder: Dr. Bernhard Joos
• History: Founded in 1936 in Switzerland, Cilag (Chemische Industrie-Labor AG) was another strategic acquisition by Johnson & Johnson in 1959. It operated as a key part of J&J's European pharmaceutical operations. In the 1990s, its marketing and sales operations were merged with those of Janssen to form the Janssen-Cilag brand in many markets.
• Financials: Similar to Janssen, Cilag's financials were consolidated into Johnson & Johnson's reports. Its performance contributed to the overall success of J&J's pharmaceutical segment.

2.3. Deep Sea Fisheries New Zealand (Jenssen Family)

• Industry: Commercial Fishing
• Founders: Finn and Jens Jenssen
• History: The Jenssen brothers, of Norwegian origin, established a fishing business in Napier, New Zealand, in the mid-1950s. They operated a fleet of Norwegian-built trawlers, the "Jenco" vessels. The business saw both success and hardship, including the wreck and subsequent salvage of the Jenco III. The business was a private, family-owned enterprise.
• Financials: As a private business, detailed financial records are not publicly available. However, newspaper archives from 1963 indicate a planned expansion of £100,000, a significant investment for a family business at the time. Company registration records indicate the existence of "Deep Sea Trawlers Limited," incorporated in 1951, which may have been associated with the Jenssen's operations.

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3. Archive Contents

This archive is organized into the following files:

• final_summary.md: This document.
• comparative_analysis.md: A detailed comparison of the three entities.
• janssen_pharmaceutica_history.md: Research notes and history of Janssen Pharmaceutica.
• cilag_history.md: Research notes and history of Cilag.
• jenssen_family_deep_sea_fisheries.md: Research notes and history of the Jenssen family's fishing business.
• jenssen_family_notes.md: Initial notes on the Jenssen family.
• papers_past_articles.md: Transcripts of historical newspaper articles about the Jenssen's fishing business.

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4. References

[1] Wikipedia. (n.d.). Janssen Pharmaceuticals. Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Janssen_Pharmaceuticals [2] Wikipedia. (n.d.). Cilag. Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cilag [3] Johnson & Johnson. (n.d.). Our Heritage Timeline. Retrieved from https://www.jnj.com/our-heritage/timeline [4] Boating New Zealand. (2021, March 24). The wreck and salvage of Jenco III. Retrieved from https://www.boatingnz.co.nz/2021/03/salvage/ [5] Papers Past, National Library of New Zealand. (1963, January 24). FISHING FROM NAPIER. Press, Volume CII, Issue 30038, Page 9. Retrieved from https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/CHP19630124.2.59 [6] Papers Past, National Library of New Zealand. (1957, October 17). NAPIER CRUISER FROM NORWAY. Press, Volume XCVI, Issue 28410, Page 18. Retrieved from https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/CHP19571017.2.171 [7] NZL Business. (n.d.). DEEP SEA TRAWLERS LIMITED. Retrieved from https://www.nzlbusiness.com/company/Deep-Sea-Trawlers-Limited

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5. Addendum: Analysis of Potential Historical Replication (Backcasting)

Following the initial research, an analysis was conducted to investigate the possibility that the corporate history of Janssen Pharmaceutica was a "back-casted replication" of the Jenssen family's fishing business history. This analysis was based on a detailed side-by-side comparison of the timelines, naming conventions, and narrative elements of both entities.

5.1. Summary of Parallels

The analysis identified several notable parallels:

• Founding Year: Both histories converge on 1953 as a key founding year.
• 1964 Coincidence: Both entities underwent significant restructuring and name changes in 1964.
• Asset Naming: A similar "I, II, III" naming convention was used for key assets (Jenco vessels vs. Geel manufacturing plants).
• Family Dynamics: Both narratives feature strong father-son and brother-brother business dynamics.
• Name Similarity: The phonetic similarity between "Janssen" (Dutch/Flemish) and "Jenssen" (Norwegian) is the basis of this inquiry.

5.2. Verification Status

• The history of the Jenssen family's fishing business is well-documented through contemporary New Zealand newspaper articles, official maritime records, and company registrations.

• The pre-1961 history of Janssen Pharmaceutica, however, relies heavily on company-provided narratives and retrospective accounts. Independent, contemporary verification of its claimed 1953 founding and early drug development remains a challenge without access to Belgian national and municipal archives.

5.3. Conclusion of Analysis

While the parallels are striking, there is no definitive evidence to conclude that the Janssen Pharmaceutica history is a deliberate replication of the Jenssen family's history. The similarities could be coincidental or reflect common business patterns of the post-war era.

However, the analysis raises valid questions about the independent verification of Janssen Pharmaceutica's early history. A conclusive determination would require in-depth archival research in Belgium to corroborate the company's pre-1961 narrative with primary source documents.

A detailed breakdown of this analysis is available in the backcasting_analysis.md file within this archive.

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6. Addendum 2: Deep Investigation into Gaps and Inconsistencies

Following the initial analysis of historical parallels, a deeper investigation was conducted to verify the physical and corporate existence of Janssen Pharmaceutica's claimed assets and history. This investigation has uncovered significant gaps and inconsistencies in the official narrative.

6.1. Key Findings of Deep Investigation

• 19-Year Registration Gap: The Belgian company register shows Janssen Pharmaceutica (BE0403.834.160) was established on October 23, 1934, not 1953 as claimed in the official narrative. This is a 19-year discrepancy.

• No Registered Address for Geel Plants: The company register does not list any addresses for the claimed manufacturing plants (Plant I, II, III, IV) in Geel. The main company is registered in Beerse, and the street named "Janssen-Pharmaceuticalaan" in Geel is occupied by chemical supply companies, not Janssen Pharmaceutica.

• No Geel Subsidiary in SEC Filings: Johnson & Johnson's 2012 SEC filing of subsidiaries does not list any separate legal entity for the Geel manufacturing operations.

• Unverified Academic Credentials: While widely cited, Paul Janssen's 1951 "magna cum laude" medical degree from the University of Ghent has not been independently verified against the university's official, publicly accessible graduation records. All sources trace back to company-provided information.

6.2. Conclusion of Deep Investigation

The investigation has moved beyond identifying narrative parallels to uncovering concrete discrepancies in the official corporate and historical records of Janssen Pharmaceutica. The lack of registered addresses for major manufacturing plants and the 19-year gap in the company's founding date are significant findings that challenge the veracity of the official narrative.

While these findings do not definitively prove the narrative is fabricated, they demonstrate a significant lack of independent, verifiable evidence for key historical claims. The official history of Janssen Pharmaceutica appears to be inconsistent with the available public and corporate records.

A detailed breakdown of these findings is available in the gaps_and_inconsistencies_summary.md and critical_findings.md files within this archive.