ABT 8-K
Abbott Laboratories (ABT)
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D. C. 20549
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| Item 5.02 | Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers |
As previously reported, Abbott has Agreements Regarding Change in Control (“Agreements”) with its named executive officers.
The Agreements provide that if Abbott gives notification of extension before the Expiration Date (December 31, 2024), the Agreement’s term shall continue through the second anniversary of the Expiration Date.
On November 12, 2024, Abbott notified the named executive officers that the term of the Agreements was extended through December 31, 2026.
SIGNATURE
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 | ||
| Date: November 15, 2024 | By: | /s/ Philip P. Boudreau |
| Philip P. Boudreau | ||
| Executive Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer | ||