Cybersecurity Allegations, Safety Alert Will Not Impact St. Jude Acquisition, Abbott Affirms
Executive Summary
Abbott Labs' CEO Miles White expressed strong confidence in St. Jude and an unimpeded acquisition of the firm in the wake of continued cybersecurity allegations and a device-safety advisory.
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