Abbott merger OKd

PUBLISHED: November 24, 2001 at 1:00 AM CST | UPDATED: August 20, 2021 at 10:25 AM CDT

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Abbott Laboratories received antitrust approval for its planned $355 million acquisition of Downers Grove-based Vysis Inc. North Chicago-based Abbott said its cash tender offer is set to expire Thursday.

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Abbott merger OKd

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