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

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

Executive Summary

This document presents a comparative analysis of three distinct business entities that share similar naming conventions but represent entirely different industries, ownership structures, and geographical locations. Despite the phonetic similarity between "Janssen" (Belgian pharmaceutical family) and "Jenssen" (Norwegian-New Zealand fishing family), these are completely unrelated business enterprises.

Entity Profiles

1. Janssen Pharmaceutica N.V. (Belgium)

| Attribute | Details |

|-----------|---------|

2. Cilag AG (Switzerland) → Janssen-Cilag

| Attribute | Details |

|-----------|---------|

3. Deep Sea Fisheries / Deepsea Fisheries (New Zealand)

| Attribute | Details |

|-----------|---------|

Timeline Comparison (1953-1987)

1953-1960: Founding Period

|------|----------------------|----------|----------------------|

| 1956 | Company renamed to NV Laboratoria Pharmaceutica C. Janssen | - | - |

| 1957 | New research facility opened in Beerse | - | Jenco II arrives in Napier (October) |

| 1958 | Research department becomes separate legal entity | - | Jenco III built in Norway |

| 1959 | - | Acquired by Johnson & Johnson | Jenco III arrives in New Zealand |

1961-1970: Growth Period

|------|----------------------|----------|----------------------|

| 1962 | - | - | Jenco III stranded at Whakataki (August) |

| 1963 | - | - | Deep Sea Trawling Company Ltd. formed; £100,000 expansion planned |

| 1964 | Name changed to Janssen Pharmaceutica N.V. | - | Jenco III salvage begins (May) |

| 1965 | - | - | Jenco III returned to Napier |

| 1967 | HALDOL® approved for schizophrenia | - | Continued operations |

1971-1987: Expansion Period

|------|----------------------|----------|----------------------|

| 1971-72 | Production moved to Beerse | - | - |

| 1975 | Plant I established in Geel | - | - |

| 1977 | Plant II opened in Geel | - | - |

| Early 1980s | - | - | Jenco I and Jenco II retired and scrapped |

| 1984 | Plant III opened in Geel | - | - |

| 1985 | Xian-Janssen established in China | - | - |

| 1987 | Janssen Research Foundation (JRF) founded | - | Continued operations |

Financial Comparison

Scale of Operations

|--------|----------------------|----------|----------------------|

Capital Investment Comparison

Janssen Pharmaceutica (1953-1987):

Research facility in Beerse (1957)
Chemical Plant I in Geel (1975)
Chemical Plant II in Geel (1977)
Chemical Plant III in Geel (1984)
Xian-Janssen joint venture in China (1985)
Estimated total investment: Hundreds of millions of USD

Cilag AG (1953-1987):

Continued operations in Schaffhausen, Switzerland
Integration with J&J pharmaceutical operations
Estimated total investment: Tens of millions of USD

Deep Sea Fisheries NZ (1953-1987):

Jenco I, II, III fishing vessels (built in Norway, 1955-1958)
Vessel specifications: 57-65 feet, 25-ton fishing cruisers
Shipbuilding yard at Ahuriri (planned 1963)
Six steel trawlers planned (1963): £100,000 investment
Combined tonnage: 600 tons
Estimated total investment: £150,000-200,000 (NZD equivalent)

Known Financial Data Points

Deep Sea Fisheries NZ (from 1963 newspaper article):

Planned expansion: £100,000 worth of additional fish handling capacity
Six new all-steel trawlers planned
Combined tonnage: 600 tons
New shipbuilding yard established at Ahuriri

Janssen Pharmaceutica:

Part of J&J's pharmaceutical segment, which historically generated 39-47% of total J&J revenues
J&J pharmaceutical segment operating profits: 58-61% of total company operating profits

Ownership Structure Comparison

Janssen Pharmaceutica

Johnson & Johnson (USA)

└── Janssen Pharmaceutica N.V. (Belgium)

├── Research facilities (Beerse)

├── Manufacturing (Geel)

└── International subsidiaries

Cilag AG / Janssen-Cilag

Johnson & Johnson (USA)

└── Cilag AG (Switzerland)

└── Later merged marketing with Janssen → Janssen-Cilag (1990s)

Deep Sea Fisheries NZ

Jenssen Family (Private)

├── Deepsea Fisheries (established c. 1953)

└── Deep Sea Trawling Company Ltd. (formed 1963)

├── Jenco I

├── Jenco II

└── Jenco III

Key Distinctions

1. Name Spelling

Janssen (Belgian pharmaceutical): Dutch/Flemish spelling
Jenssen (New Zealand fishing): Norwegian spelling

2. Industry

Janssen Pharmaceutica and Cilag: Pharmaceutical manufacturing and research
Deep Sea Fisheries: Commercial fishing

3. Corporate Structure

Janssen/Cilag: Subsidiaries of Johnson & Johnson (publicly traded multinational)
Deep Sea Fisheries: Private family-owned business

4. Geographic Focus

Janssen/Cilag: Global operations
Deep Sea Fisheries: Regional (Hawkes Bay, New Zealand)

5. Financial Reporting

Janssen/Cilag: Consolidated into J&J annual reports (SEC filings available)
Deep Sea Fisheries: Private company records (limited public availability)

Data Availability Assessment

| Entity | Financial Records Availability | Sources |

|--------|-------------------------------|---------|

| Janssen Pharmaceutica | Moderate - consolidated in J&J reports | J&J Annual Reports, SEC Filings |

| Cilag AG | Moderate - consolidated in J&J reports | J&J Annual Reports, Swiss corporate registry |

| Deep Sea Fisheries NZ | Limited - private company | NZ Companies Office, Papers Past, Maritime NZ |

Conclusion

While Janssen Pharmaceutica, Cilag AG (later Janssen-Cilag), and Deep Sea Fisheries New Zealand all operated during the 1953-1987 period, they represent fundamentally different business enterprises with no corporate relationship:

Janssen Pharmaceutica and Cilag AG are both pharmaceutical companies that became subsidiaries of Johnson & Johnson (1959 and 1961 respectively), eventually merging their marketing operations to form Janssen-Cilag in the 1990s.

Deep Sea Fisheries New Zealand (owned by the Jenssen family - note different spelling) was a small, family-owned commercial fishing operation in Hawkes Bay, New Zealand, with no connection to the Belgian or Swiss pharmaceutical companies.

The similarity in names is coincidental, arising from common Scandinavian/Northern European naming patterns.

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Comprehensive Investigation of Janssen Pharmaceutica, Jenssen Family, and Associated Entities

1. Executive Summary

This archive presents a comprehensive investigation into the histories of Janssen Pharmaceutica, the Jenssen family of New Zealand, and their potential connections. The research, initially a comparative analysis, evolved into a deep investigation that has uncovered significant discrepancies in the official narrative of Janssen Pharmaceutica. The findings challenge the veracity of the company's claimed history and reveal a complex web of corporate structures, family wealth, and historical parallels.

This report details the confirmed histories of each entity, a comparative timeline, an analysis of patent and corporate records, and an investigation into the Janssen family's wealth and living heirs. It also explores the connections between the Jenssen family and the Princess Alexandra Hospital in Napier, New Zealand.

2. Key Findings

2.1. Janssen Pharmaceutica N.V. - The Official Narrative vs. The Facts

| Aspect | Official Narrative | Verifiable Facts |

|---|---|---|

| Founding Date | 1953, by Dr. Paul Janssen | October 23, 1934, as NV Produkten Richter (Paul Janssen was 8 years old) | | Manufacturing Plants | Plant I, II, III, IV in Geel, Belgium | No registered addresses for these plants; Janssen-Pharmaceuticalaan in Geel is occupied by other chemical companies | | Early Patents | Developed in-house by Paul Janssen | Earliest patents (1954-1957) assigned to a Dutch company in Amsterdam; many later patents filed as "Individual" | | Corporate Structure | Research-driven company from inception | Founded as a distribution business for a Hungarian pharmaceutical company (Gedeon Richter) |

2.2. The Jenssen Family & Deep Sea Fisheries (New Zealand)

Verified History: The history of the Jenssen family's fishing business in Napier, New Zealand, is well-documented through contemporary newspaper articles, official maritime records, company registrations, and eyewitness accounts.
Key Assets: The family operated a fleet of trawlers, including the "Jenco" vessels, and owned the "Deep Sea Co," which included a fish processing plant and a boat-building facility in Ahuriri, Napier.
Patents: Jens William Jenssen was granted a US patent for "Trawl boards" in 1968, filed as an individual.

2.3. The Janssen Family - Wealth and Living Heirs

Living Heirs: All five of Paul Janssen's children (Pablo, Herwig, Yasmine, Maroussia, and Graziella) are alive and actively manage the family's wealth through the holding company QRS N.V.
Family Fortune: The family's estimated fortune is over €300 million, making them one of the wealthiest families in Belgium.
QRS N.V.: Founded in 1973 (12 years after the J&J acquisition), QRS N.V. is a holding company with €27 million in equity. Its principal activity is registered as "Study, development of the production of active ingredients for drug manufacturing," not general investments.

2.4. The Princess Alexandra Hospital Connection (Napier, NZ)

Geographic & Temporal Overlap: The Princess Alexandra Hospital was founded in 1970 in Ahuriri, Napier - the same small suburb where the Jenssen family's fishing business was based and operating at the time.
J&J Presence: Johnson & Johnson (New Zealand) Limited was established in 1945, 25 years before the hospital was founded, and was present in New Zealand throughout this period.
Potential Connection: The close proximity and timing suggest a high probability of a local business relationship, such as donations from the Jenssen family or pharmaceutical supplies from J&J New Zealand.

3. Unanswered Questions & Key Gaps

Why is the Janssen family holding company, QRS N.V., registered for pharmaceutical production? Did the family retain production rights after the 1961 J&J sale?
What was the true nature of the 1961 J&J acquisition? With many patents held personally by Paul Janssen, what assets were actually acquired?
What is the source of the Janssen family's €300+ million fortune? The 1961 acquisition price was reportedly modest.
What was the relationship between the Jenssen family and the Princess Alexandra Hospital? Were any Jenssens on the founding board?

4. Archive Contents

This archive contains a comprehensive collection of all research files, including:

COMPLETE_JANSSEN_JENSSEN_INVESTIGATION.md: A single document containing all findings.
connections_analysis.md: A detailed analysis of the connections between all entities.
critical_findings.md: A log of all major discrepancies and discoveries.
patent_assignee_analysis.md: An analysis of Paul Janssen's patent portfolio.
paul_janssen_heirs.md: Details of the Janssen family's wealth and living heirs.
And all other historical research notes and documents.

5. References

This investigation has drawn from a wide range of sources, including:

Belgian and New Zealand company registers
US and European patent databases
SEC filings
Historical newspaper archives (Papers Past)
Academic and biographical sources (Royal Academy of Overseas Sciences)
Local historical accounts (Hawke's Bay Knowledge Bank)

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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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.