Abbott has expanded its presence across various industries through strategic acquisitions and subsidiaries. By acquiring companies in sectors like medical devices, diagnostics, and nutrition, Abbott has strengthened its portfolio and market reach. By expanding its portfolio, Abbott continues to innovate and address the changing needs of the healthcare market, providing advanced solutions to improve patient care.
Notable Acquisitions
1. Bigfoot Biomedical (Sep 2023) – Diabetes management solutions.
2. Cardiovascular Systems (Feb 2023) – Devices for treating coronary and peripheral artery diseases.
3. Walk Vascular (Sep 2021) – Thrombectomy systems for treating blood clots.
4. Cephea Valve Technologies (Jan 2019) – Mitral valve replacement technology.
5. St. Jude Medical (Apr 2016) – Medical devices for cardiovascular and chronic pain conditions.
6. Alere (Feb 2016) – Rapid diagnostics and point-of-care testing.
7. Veropharm (Dec 2014) – Russian generic pharmaceuticals manufacturer.
8. Optimedica (Jul 2013) – Ophthalmic laser systems for cataract surgery.
9. Piramal Healthcare Solutions (May 2010) – Global healthcare and diagnostics provider.
10. Facet Biotech (Mar 2010) – Biotechnology firm focusing on cancer therapeutics.
List of Abbott Acquisitions
| S. No. | Acquiree Name | Announced Date | Price |
| 1 | Bigfoot Biomedical | Sep 05, 2023 | – |
| 2 | Cardiovascular Systems | Feb 08, 2023 | $890M |
| 3 | Walk Vascular | Sep 02, 2021 | – |
| 4 | Cephea Valve Technologies | Jan 16, 2019 | – |
| 5 | St Jude Medical | Apr 28, 2016 | $25B |
| 6 | Kalila Medical | Apr 06, 2016 | – |
| 7 | Alere | Feb 02, 2016 | $5.3B |
| 8 | Tendyne Holdings | Jul 31, 2015 | $250M |
| 9 | Veropharm | Dec 12, 2014 | $305M |
| 10 | Topera | Oct 29, 2014 | $250M |
| 11 | Cfr Pharmaceuticals | May 15, 2014 | $2.9B |
| 12 | Unelab | Apr 22, 2014 | – |
| 13 | Idev Technologies | Jul 15, 2013 | $310M |
| 14 | Optimedica | Jul 15, 2013 | $400M |
| 15 | Piramal Healthcare Solutions | May 22, 2010 | $3.7B |
| 16 | Facet Biotech | Mar 09, 2010 | $450M |
| 17 | Pangenetics | Nov 12, 2009 | $190M |
| 18 | Solvay Pharmaceuticals | Sep 28, 2009 | $6.6B |
| 19 | Evalve | Sep 11, 2009 | $410M |
| 20 | Visiogen | Sep 03, 2009 | $400M |
| 21 | Ibis Biosciences | Dec 17, 2008 | – |
| 22 | Nova Science | Aug 31, 2007 | $10M |
| 23 | Kos Pharmaceuticals | Nov 06, 2006 | $3.7B |
| 24 | Spine Next | Oct 25, 2004 | $81M |
| 25 | Experimental And Applied Sciences | Oct 11, 2004 | $320M |
| 26 | Therasense | Apr 06, 2004 | $1.2B |
| 27 | I-Stat Corp | Jan 28, 2004 | $394M |
| 28 | Integrated Vascular Systems | Sep 26, 2003 | $65M |
| 29 | Zoneperfect Nutrition | Jul 24, 2003 | $160M |
| 30 | Woodside Biomedical | Jun 03, 2003 | – |
| 31 | Spinal Concepts | Jun 02, 2003 | $166M |
| 32 | Vysis | Oct 25, 2001 | $362M |
| 33 | Abbott India | Dec 15, 2000 | $6.9B |
| 34 | Glaxo Wellcome – Anesthesia Business | Nov 22, 1999 | $217M |
| 35 | Perclose Inc | Jul 08, 1999 | $680M |
| 36 | Alza Corp | Jun 21, 1999 | – |
| 37 | International Murex Technologies | Mar 16, 1998 | $234M |
| 38 | Sanofi – Parenteral Products Businesses | Apr 29, 1997 | $200M |
| 39 | Medisense Inc | Mar 30, 1996 | $876M |
List of Abbott Subsidiaries
Abbott has more than 300 subsidiaries worldwide. Here’s the list of Abbott Company Subsidiary.
| S. No. | Company | Country |
| 1 | Us Cd Llc | United States |
| 2 | Topera Llc | United States |
| 3 | Tobal Products Incorporated | United States |
| 4 | Thoratec Llc | United States |
| 5 | Irvine Biomedical Inc | United States |
| 6 | Ionian Technologies Llc | United States |
| 7 | Inverness Medical Llc | United States |
| 8 | American Medical Supplies Inc | United States |
| 9 | Aml Medical Llc | United States |
| 10 | Apk Advanced Medical Technologies Llc | United States |
| 11 | Arriva Medical Llc | United States |
| 12 | Atkinson North Chicago Llc | United States |
| 13 | Ats Laboratories Inc | United States |
| 14 | Avee Laboratories Inc | United States |
| 15 | Bioabsorbable Vascular Solutions Inc | United States |
| 16 | Biohealth Llc | United States |
| 17 | Biosite Incorporated | United States |
| 18 | Polygon Labs Sa | Argentina |
| 19 | Murex Argentina Sa | Argentina |
| 20 | Laboratorio Internacional Argentino Sa | Argentina |
| 21 | Murex Diagnostics International Inc | Barbados |
| 22 | Abbott Vascular International | Belgium |
| 23 | Aga Medical Belgium | Belgium |
| 24 | Endocardial Solutions | Belgium |
| 25 | Cfr Chile Sa | Chile |
| 26 | Bioalgae Sa | Chile |
| 27 | Banco De Vida Sa | Chile |
| 28 | Aquagestion Sa | Chile |
| 29 | Igloo Zone Chile Sa | Chile |
| 30 | Instituto De Criopreservación De Chile Sa | Chile |
| 31 | Inversiones K2 Spa | Chile |
| 32 | Laboratorios Lafi Limitada | Chile |
| 33 | Laboratorios Recalcine Sa | Chile |
| 34 | Novasaludcom Sa | Chile |
| 35 | Recben Xenerics Farmaceutica Limitada | Chile |
| 36 | Vida Cell Inversiones Sa | Chile |
| 37 | Vida Cell Sa | Chile |
| 38 | Focus Pharmaceutical Sas | Colombia |
| 39 | Distribuciones Uquifa Sas | Colombia |
| 40 | Vivalsol | France |
| 41 | Fournier Pharma Gmbh | Germany |
| 42 | Alere Holding Gmbh | Germany |
| 43 | Lafrancol Guatemala Sa Sociedad Anónima | Guatemala |
| 44 | Inverness Medical Shimla Private Limited | India |
| 45 | Alere Medical Private Limited | India |
| 46 | Pt Abbott Products Indonesia | Indonesia |
| 47 | Salviac Limited | Ireland |
| 48 | Abbott Ireland Financing Designated Activity Company | Ireland |
| 49 | Orgenics Limited | Israel |
| 50 | Mediguide Ltd | Israel |
| 51 | Alere Connected Health Ltd | Israel |
| 52 | Abbott Nederland Luxembourg Sà Rl | Luxembourg |
| 53 | Abbott Luxembourg Finance Sà Rl | Luxembourg |
| 54 | St Jude Medical Operations (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd | Malaysia |
| 55 | Yissum Holding Limited | Malta |
| 56 | Imtc Finance Bv | Netherlands |
| 57 | Framed Bv | Netherlands |
| 58 | Abbott Products Romania Srl | Romania |
| 59 | Abbott Saudi Arabia For Trading | Saudi Arabia |
| 60 | Abbott Medical Balkan Doo Beograd (Novi Beograd) | Serbia |
| 61 | Abbott Operations Singapore Pte Ltd | Singapore |
| 62 | Abbott Laboratories Slovakia Sro | Slovakia |
| 63 | Abbott Laboratories Družba Za Farmacijo In Diagnostiko Doo | Slovenia |
| 64 | Murex Biotech South Africa | South Africa |
| 65 | Abbott Rapid Diagnostics (Pty) Ltd | South Africa |
| 66 | Abbott Laboratories South Africa (Pty) Ltd | South Africa |
| 67 | Igloo Zone Sl | Spain |
| 68 | Farmaceutica Mont Blanc Sl | Spain |
| 69 | Alere Spain Sl | Spain |
| 70 | St Jude Medical Systems Ab | Sweden |
| 71 | St Jude Medical Ab | Sweden |
| 72 | European Drug Testing Service Edts Ab | Sweden |
| 73 | Abbott Scandinavia Aktiebolag | Sweden |
| 74 | Abbott Rapid Diagnostics Ab | Sweden |
| 75 | Abbott Medical Sweden Ab | Sweden |
| 76 | Thoratec Switzerland Gmbh | Switzerland |
| 77 | St Jude Medical Gva Sàrl | Switzerland |
| 78 | Spd Swiss Precision Diagnostics Gmbh | Switzerland |
| 79 | Alere Switzerland Gmbh | Switzerland |
| 80 | Abbott Medical (Thailand) Co Ltd | Thailand |
| 81 | Abbott Products Tunisie Sarl | Tunisia |
| 82 | Unipath Pension Trustee Limited | United Kingdom |
| 83 | Unipath Limited | United Kingdom |
| 84 | Twistdx Limited | United Kingdom |
| 85 | Thoratec Europe Limited | United Kingdom |
| 86 | Sinensix & Co | United Kingdom |
| 87 | Murex Biotech Limited | United Kingdom |
| 88 | Gynocare Limited | United Kingdom |
| 89 | Forensics Limited | United Kingdom |
| 90 | Cozart Limited | United Kingdom |
| 91 | Concateno Uk Limited | United Kingdom |
| 92 | British Colloids Limited | United Kingdom |
| 93 | Alere Uk Subco Limited | United Kingdom |
| 94 | Tuenir Sa | Uruguay |
| 95 | Tremora Sa | Uruguay |
| 96 | Kangshenyunga Sa | Uruguay |
| 97 | Fernwood Investment Sa | Uruguay |
| 98 | Gynopharm De Venezuela Ca | Venezuela |
| 99 | Glomed Pharmaceutical Company | Viet Nam |
| 100 | 3A Nutrition (Vietnam) Company | Viet Nam |