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 (Sep 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. Peak activity occurred in 2004 and 2003 with 4 acquisitions each, followed by 2016 with 3. Operations span 6 countries, including United States, France, and Russia. Activity across 15 sectors is highest in Cardiac and Vascular Disorders, Ophthalmology, and Healthcare IT. From 2020 to 2025, the average was 0.8 acquisitions per year, and 1 has been completed this calendar year. The most recent acquisition is Exact Sciences, a provider of non-invasive molecular diagnostic testing solutions for cancer founded in 1995 in Madison, which was finalized 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	gngs	jqdm	15	129
Oct 27, 2025	LARALAB	fesd	hjno	51	499
Sep 05, 2023	Bigfoot Biomedical	jjrc	vfah	33	221
Feb 08, 2023	Cardiovascular Systems	xwdy	mavz	41	517
Sep 02, 2021	JETi	xy{q	gean	26	995