UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D. C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT
REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
January 8, 2006
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
ABBOTT LABORATORIES
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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36-0698440 |
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of Incorporation) |
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Identification No.) |
100
Abbott Park Road
Abbott Park, Illinois 60064-6400
(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (847) 937-6100
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Item 1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement
On January 8, 2006, Abbott announced it entered into an agreement with Boston Scientific to acquire Guidant’s entire vascular business. The agreement is subject to approval by regulatory authorities and is contingent upon the closing of Boston Scientific’s proposed acquisition of Guidant. A copy of the press release announcing the agreement is attached as Exhibit 99.1.
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Press Release, dated January 8, 2006 |
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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Date: January 10, 2006 |
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/s/ Thomas C. Freyman |
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Thomas C. Freyman |
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Executive Vice President, |
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Exhibit Index
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99.1 |
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Press Release, dated January 8, 2006 |
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