Abbott Laboratories to Host Conference Call with Investors and Analysts Regarding Strategic Announcement

ABBOTT PARK, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 21, 2003--Abbott Laboratories will host a conference call with investors and analysts regarding a strategic announcement on Friday, August 22, at 7:45 a.m., Central time.

A live webcast of the conference call will be accessible through Abbott's Investor Relations Web site at www.abbottinvestor.com. Related slides will also be posted to the site. An archived edition of the call will be available after 1 p.m., Central time.

Abbott Laboratories is a global, broad-based health care company devoted to the discovery, development, manufacture and marketing of pharmaceuticals, nutritionals, and medical products, including devices and diagnostics. The company employs more than 70,000 people and markets its products in more than 130 countries. In 2002, the company's sales were $17.7 billion.

Abbott's news releases and other information are available on the company's Web site at www.abbott.com.

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    SOURCE: Abbott Laboratories