ABBOTT LABORATORIES
Abbott Laboratories is an Illinois corporation founded in 1900. Its principal business involves the discovery, development, manufacture, and sale of a diverse line of health care products. The company operates in four reportable segments: Established Pharmaceutical Products, Diagnostic Products, Nutritional Products, and Medical Devices. The Established Pharmaceutical Products segment offers a broad range of branded generic pharmaceuticals outside the United States, primarily sold to wholesalers, distributors, and healthcare providers. The Diagnostic Products segment includes diagnostic systems and tests, molecular diagnostics, point-of-care systems, and informatics and automation solutions for laboratories. The Nutritional Products segment offers various forms of infant formula, adult and other pediatric nutritional products, and nutritional products used in enteral feeding in healthcare institutions. The Medical Devices segment includes rhythm management, electrophysiology, heart failure, vascular and structural heart devices, diabetes care products, and neuromodulation devices. Abbott's website is www.abbott.com, and its ticker symbol is ABT. The company's business strategy focuses on building strong brands, investing in research and development, and expanding its global reach. Its mission is to help people live their healthiest possible lives.