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 (Aug 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.

Abbott has made a total of 29 acquisitions. These occurred across 15 sectors, including Cardiac and Vascular Disorders, Ophthalmology, and Healthcare IT, and spanned 6 countries, most notably United States, France, and Russia. Peak activity occurred in 2004 and 2003, with 4 acquisitions each, followed by 3 in 2016. Between 2020 and 2025, the company averaged 0.8 acquisitions per year, with 1 completed in the current year. Its most recent acquisition, finalized in March 2026, is Exact Sciences, a Madison-based provider of non-invasive molecular diagnostic testing for cancer founded in 1995.

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	pamo	sbgd	68	536
Oct 27, 2025	LARALAB	u{eg	tlfa	28	417
Sep 05, 2023	Bigfoot Biomedical	fuse	lnwm	40	607
Feb 08, 2023	Cardiovascular Systems	fds{	ib{i	82	367
Sep 02, 2021	JETi	xtou	khgi	55	743