Fast Facts
| Chairman and CEO: | Miles D. White |
| Corporate Headquarters: | North suburban Chicago, Illinois, USA |
| Stock Exchange Listing: | New York [ABT: NYSE] |
| Number of Employees: | Worldwide: 72,000 |
| 2008 Sales: | $29.5 billion |
| 2007 R&D Investment: | $2.5 billion |
| Facilities: | More than 100 worldwide |
| Pharmaceutical Research Centers: |
Abbott Park and North Chicago, Illinois, USA Parsippany, New Jersey, USA Worcester, Massachusetts, USA Ludwigshafen, Germany |
| Countries Where Products are Sold: |
More than 130 |
Areas of Expertise:
| Pharmaceuticals | Medical Products | Nutritional Products | ||
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Key Products:
| Pharmaceuticals | Medical Products | Nutritional Products | ||
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| * | Sold only outside the United States |
Workplace Excellence:
Today, we are regarded as an employer of choice and have received numerous local, national and international accolades for our commitment to workplace excellence. We are committed to providing a work environment that enables all employees to succeed in their careers – and maintain a healthy balance in their work and personal lives. Our programs range from award-winning health care benefits to a variety of convenience and wellness services and long-term retirement benefits.
Humanitarian Donations:
We donate products valued at tens of millions of dollars on an annual basis in support of humanitarian crises and medical missions. In 2007, we donated $144 million worth of products to 98 countries around the world and supported 665 medical missions.
Community Vitality:
Our company has a long-standing commitment of contributing to the vitality and health of the diverse communities where our employees live and work. We work with organizations to strengthen communities through education; environmental, health and welfare initiatives; cultural and civic partnerships; and we strive to create a sustainable cycle of health and economic vitality in the communities in which we operate.
