How many acquisitions has Abbott made so far?

Abbott has completed 29 acquisitions so far, with an average acquisition amount of $1.83B.

Which countries does Abbott usually acquire in?

Abbott has made acquisitions in 6 countries with the most activity in United States and France.

In which year did Abbott make the most acquisitions?

Abbott was most active in 2004, with 4 acquisitions completed in that year.

List of 29 Acquisitions by Abbott (Jul 2026)

Q: Which is Abbott's latest acquisition?

Abbott's most recent acquisition is Exact Sciences, a Provider of non-invasive molecular diagnostic testing solutions for cancer, acquired in March 2026.

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Abbott has made a total of 29 acquisitions. It operates across 15 sectors, including Cardiac and Vascular Disorders, Ophthalmology, and Healthcare IT. Activity spans 6 countries, most notably United States, France, and Russia. Peak activity occurred in 2003 and 2004 with 4 acquisitions each, followed by 2016 with 3. Between 2020 and 2025, the average was 0.8 acquisitions per year, and 1 has been completed in the current calendar year. The latest acquisition is Exact Sciences, a Madison-based provider of non-invasive molecular diagnostic cancer testing founded in 1995, completed in March 2026.

Here's the year on year acquisition history of Abbott:

Number of Total Acquisitions

Year	# Acquisitions
2026	1
2025	1
2023	2
2021	1
2019	1
2016	3
2015	1
2014	3
2013	3
2010	1
2009	2
2008	1
2004	4
2003	4
1999	1

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Recent acquisitions by Abbott

Abbott's most recent acquisition - Exact Sciences is a Provider of non-invasive molecular diagnostic testing solutions for cancer, founded in 1995 and located in Madison. Abbott acquired it in March 2026 for a price of $*****.

Here is the list of all acquisitions by Abbott sorted by the latest acquisition date:

Acquired on	Acquired Company	Acquisition Price	Facilitators	Stake Acquired	Acquisition Multiple
Mar 20, 2026	Exact Sciences	{zrz	cuhm	18	739
Oct 27, 2025	LARALAB	tisx	fsob	16	149
Sep 05, 2023	Bigfoot Biomedical	mrzm	leme	49	451
Feb 08, 2023	Cardiovascular Systems	sarb	yjuw	98	972
Sep 02, 2021	JETi	iodv	{xzo	78	619