Abbott Laboratories $25 billion acquisition of St Jude Medical

28/4/2016
Public acquisition

$ 25 billion

Completed

28/4/2016


Overview:

  • Abbott Laboratories has acquired St Jude Medical for $25 billion.
  • Both are manufacturers of medical devices.
  • Wachtell Lipton Rosen & Katz advised acquirer Abbott Laboratories.
  • Gibson Dunn & Crutcher advised St Jude Medical.

Kurt Stumpo - Journalist - North America and the Caribbean

Jurisdiction:

United States

Deal type:

Public acquisition

Practice area:

M&A

Industry sectors:

Healthcare
Industrials and manufacturing


Firms:

Party: St Jude Medical (Target)


Party: Abbott Laboratories (Acquirer)