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This excerpt taken from the ABT 10-Q filed May 6, 2005. Business Combination In January 2004, Abbott acquired i-STAT Corporation, a manufacturer of point-of-care diagnostic products for blood analysis, for approximately $394 million in cash. This acquisition resulted in a charge of approximately $60 million for acquired in-process research and development, intangible assets of approximately $263 million, non-tax deductible goodwill of approximately $109 million and deferred income taxes of approximately $105 million. Acquired intangible assets, primarily product technology, are amortized over 7 to 18 years (average of approximately 17 years). Had this acquisition taken place on January 1 of the previous year, consolidated sales and income would not have been significantly different from reported amounts. |
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