Abbott
Abbott to Separate into Two Leading Companies in Diversified Medical Products and Research-Based Pharmaceuticals
Published in Women's Health Weekly, November 3rd, 2011
2011 NOV 3 -- Today Abbott (NYSE: ABT) announced that it plans to separate into two publicly traded companies, one in diversified medical products and the other in research-based pharmaceuticals. The diversified medical products company will consist of Abbott's existing diversified medical products portfolio, including its branded generic pharmaceutical, devices, diagnostic and nutritional businesses, and will retain the Abbott name. The research-based pharmaceutical company will include Abbott's current portfolio of proprietary pharmaceuticals and biologics and will be named later. Both companies will be global leaders in their respective industries.
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