CompletedHealthcare23 March 2026

Abbott to acquire Exact Sciences Corp

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Deal facts

Buyer
Abbott
Target
Exact Sciences Corp
Deal value
Not disclosed
Announced
23 March 2026
Status
Completed
Sector
Healthcare
Country
United States
Consideration
cash
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    Abbott completes acquisition of Exact Sciences Corp

    Introductory Note As previously disclosed in the Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “ SEC ”) on November 20, 2025 (the “ Initial 8 -K ”), by Exact Sciences Corporation, a Delaware corporation (“ Exact ”), Exact entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of November 19, 2025 (the “ Merger Agreement ”), with Abbott Laboratories, an Illi

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