UNITED
STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D. C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant
to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
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December 10, 2004 |
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Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) |
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ABBOTT LABORATORIES |
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) |
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Illinois |
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1-2189 |
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36-0698440 |
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(State or other Jurisdiction of |
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(Commission File Number) |
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(IRS Employer |
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100 Abbott Park Road |
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(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code) |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (847) 937-6100 |
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
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Item 1.01 — Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement.
On December 10, 2004, Abbott Laboratories’ Board of Directors amended the Abbott Laboratories 1996 Incentive Stock Program to allow for the award of restricted stock units in lieu of restricted stock to non-employee directors.
Item 9.01 — Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits
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Exhibit No. |
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Exhibit |
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10.1 |
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The Abbott Laboratories 1996 Incentive Stock Program, as amended and restated through the 3rd Amendment December 10, 2004 |
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10.2 |
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Form of Non-Employee Director Restricted Stock Unit Agreement under Abbott Laboratories 1996 Incentive Stock Program |
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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ABBOTT LABORATORIES |
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/s/ Thomas C. Freyman |
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By: |
Thomas C. Freyman |
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Executive Vice President, Finance |
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Date: December 15, 2004 |
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Exhibit Index
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Exhibit No. |
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Exhibit |
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10.1 |
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The Abbott Laboratories 1996 Incentive Stock Program, as amended and restated through the 3rd Amendment December 10, 2004 |
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10.2 |
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Form of Non-Employee Director Restricted Stock Unit Agreement under Abbott Laboratories 1996 Incentive Stock Program |
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