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A Caution Concerning Forward-Looking Statements
Some statements in this news release may be forward-looking statements for purposes of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Abbott cautions that these forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, the ability of Abbott to successfully integrate Bigfoot Biomedical’s operations; and the ability of Abbott to implement its plans, forecasts and other expectations with respect to Bigfoot Biomedical’s business after the completion of the transaction and realize expected synergies. Economic, competitive, governmental, technological and other factors that may affect Abbott's operations are discussed in Item 1A, "Risk Factors" in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended Dec. 31, 2022, and are incorporated herein by reference. Abbott is providing the information in this news release as of this date. Abbott undertakes no obligation to release publicly any revisions to information included in this news release or any forward-looking statements as a result of new information, subsequent events or developments, except as required by law.