Basis of Presentation	3 Months Ended
Mar. 26, 2022
Basis of Presentation [Abstract]
Basis of Presentation	Note 1 – Basis of Presentation Our condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Henry Schein, Inc. and all of our controlled subsidiaries. All intercompany accounts and transactions are eliminated in consolidation. Investments in unconsolidated affiliates in which we have the ability to influence the operating or financial decisions are accounted for under the equity method. Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation. Our accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“U.S. GAAP”) for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnote disclosures required by U.S. GAAP for complete financial statements. The unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes to the consolidated financial statements contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 25, 2021 and with the information contained in our other publicly- available filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The condensed consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments considered necessary for a fair presentation of the consolidated results of operations and financial position for the interim periods presented. All such adjustments are of a normal recurring nature. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. The results of operations for the three months ended March 26, 2022 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for any other interim period or for the year ending December 31, 2022. We consolidate the results of operations and financial position of a trade accounts receivable securitization which we consider a Variable Interest Entity (“VIE”) because we are the primary beneficiary, and we have the power to direct activities that most significantly affect the economic performance and have the obligation to absorb the majority of the losses or benefits. For this VIE, the trade accounts receivable transferred to the VIE are pledged as collateral to the related debt. The creditors have recourse to us for losses on these trade accounts receivable. At March 26, 2022 and December 25, 2021, certain trade accounts receivable that can only be used to settle obligations of this VIE were $ 77 million and $ 138 million, respectively, and the liabilities of this VIE where the creditors have recourse to us were $ 60 million and $ 105 million, respectively. Our condensed consolidated financial statements reflect estimates and assumptions made by us that affect, among other things, our goodwill, long-lived asset and definite-lived intangible asset valuation; inventory valuation; equity investment valuation; assessment of the annual effective tax rate; valuation of deferred income taxes and income tax contingencies; the allowance for doubtful accounts; hedging activity; supplier rebates; measurement of compensation cost for certain share-based performance awards and cash bonus plans; and pension plan assumptions. Due to the significant uncertainty surrounding the future impact of COVID-19, our judgments regarding estimates and impairments could change in the future and may result in a material adverse effect on our financial condition and liquidity. However, the extent of the potential impact cannot be reasonably estimated at this time.

Note 1 – Basis of Presentation

Our condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Henry

Schein, Inc. and all of our

controlled subsidiaries.

All intercompany accounts and transactions are eliminated

in consolidation.

Investments

in unconsolidated affiliates in which we have the ability to influence the operating

or financial decisions are

accounted for under the equity method.

Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform

to the

current period presentation.

Our accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements

have been prepared in accordance with

accounting principles generally accepted in the United States

(“U.S. GAAP”) for interim financial information and

with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X.

Accordingly, they do not include all of the

information and footnote disclosures required by U.S. GAAP for complete financial

statements.

The unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements should be

read in conjunction with the audited

consolidated financial statements and notes to the consolidated financial

statements contained in our Annual Report

on Form 10-K for the year ended December 25, 2021 and with the information

contained in our other publicly-

available filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

The condensed consolidated financial statements

reflect all adjustments considered necessary for a fair presentation of the

consolidated results of operations and

financial position for the interim periods presented.

All such adjustments are of a normal recurring nature.

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles

generally accepted in the United

States requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of

assets and liabilities and

disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements

and the reported amounts of

revenues and expenses during the reporting period.

Actual results could differ from those estimates.

The results of

operations for the three months ended March 26, 2022 are not necessarily

indicative of the results to be expected

for any other interim period or for the year ending December 31, 2022.

We consolidate the results of operations and financial position of a trade accounts receivable securitization which

we consider a Variable Interest Entity (“VIE”) because we are the primary beneficiary, and we have the power to

direct activities that most significantly affect the economic performance and have

the obligation to absorb the

majority of the losses or benefits.

For this VIE, the trade accounts receivable transferred to the VIE are

pledged as

collateral to the related debt.

The creditors have recourse to us for losses on these trade accounts

receivable.

March 26, 2022 and December 25, 2021, certain trade accounts receivable

that can only be used to settle

obligations of this VIE were $

million and $

138

million, respectively, and the liabilities of this VIE where the

creditors have recourse to us were $

million and $

105

million, respectively.

Our condensed consolidated financial statements reflect estimates and assumptions

made by us that affect, among

other things, our goodwill, long-lived asset and definite-lived intangible

asset valuation; inventory valuation; equity

investment valuation; assessment of the annual effective tax rate; valuation of deferred

income taxes and income

tax contingencies; the allowance for doubtful accounts; hedging activity;

supplier rebates; measurement of

compensation cost for certain share-based performance awards and cash bonus

plans; and pension plan

assumptions.

Due to the significant uncertainty surrounding the future impact of

COVID-19, our judgments

regarding estimates and impairments could change in the future and

may result in a material adverse effect on our

financial condition and liquidity.

However, the extent of the potential impact cannot be reasonably estimated at this

time.