SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D. C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
January 16, 2001
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
ABBOTT LABORATORIES
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Illinois | 1-2189 | 36-0698440 |
| (State or other | (Commission File Number) | (I.R.S. Employer |
| Jurisdiction of Incorporation) | Identification No.) |
100 Abbott Park Road
Abbott Park, Illinois 60064-6400
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (847) 937-6100
Item 5. Other Events
Attached as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by this reference is a press release announcing Abbott's sales and earnings for the fourth-quarter and year 2000.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits.
| Exhibit No. | Exhibit | |
|---|---|---|
| 99.1 | Press Release, dated January 16, 2001 |
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, hereunto duly authorized.
| ABBOTT LABORATORIES | ||||
By: | /s/ GARY P. COUGHLAN | |||
Gary P. Coughlan Senior Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer | ||||
Date: January 18, 2001
