Abbott’s Eye On Diversity Leads To $2.8 Bil. Advanced Medical Optics Buy
This article was originally published in The Gray Sheet
Executive Summary
Abbott is betting that its $2.8 billion purchase of struggling laser vision correction, cataract surgery and contact lens care product maker Advanced Medical Optics will pay off once the economy recovers
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