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Abbott Acquires Exact Sciences

On November 20, 2025, Abbott acquired life science company Exact Sciences for 21.0B USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Abbott’s 12th transaction in the Life Science sector.
  • This is Abbott’s 2nd largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Abbott’s 29th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Abbott’s 1st transaction in Wisconsin.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2025-11-20
Target Exact Sciences
Sector Life Science
Buyer(s) Abbott
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 21.0B USD
Advisor(s) Centerview Partners
XMS Capital Partners (Financial)

Target

Exact Sciences

Madison, Wisconsin, United States
Exact Sciences is a molecular diagnostics company focused on the early detection and prevention of the deadliest forms of cancer. The company has exclusive intellectual property protecting its non-invasive, molecular screening technology for the detection of colorectal cancer. Exact Sciences was founded in 1995 and is based in Madison, Wisconsin.

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Buyer

Abbott

North Chicago, Illinois, United States
Category Company
Founded 1888
Sector Medical Products
Employees114,000
Revenue 42.0B USD (2024)
DESCRIPTION
Entrance to Abbott's corporate campus in Abbott Park, Illinois.
Entrance to Abbott's corporate campus in Abbott Park, Illinois.

Abbott is a diversified, global provider of diagnostics, medical devices, nutrition, and pharmaceuticals. Abbott was founded in 1888 and is headquartered in North Chicago, Illinois.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 36 of 36
Sector: Life Science M&A 12 of 12
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 36 of 36
State: Wisconsin M&A 1 of 1
Country: United States M&A 29 of 29
Year: 2025 M&A 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 2 of 29
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