ABBOTT LABORATORIES (NYSE:ABT) Files An 8-K Results of Operations and Financial Condition
Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On January24, 2018, Abbott Laboratories announced its results of operations for the fourth quarter and full year 2017.

Furnished as Exhibit99.1, and incorporated herein by reference, is the news release issued by Abbott announcing those results. In that news release, Abbott uses various non-GAAP financial measures including, among others, net earnings from continuing operations excluding specified items. These non-GAAP financial measures adjust for factors that are unusual or unpredictable, such as expenses primarily associated with acquisitions and restructuring actions, the estimated impact of U.S. tax reform, charges related to cost reduction initiatives, the recognition of a gain and deferred taxes associated with the sale of the Medical Optics business, an adjustment to the equity investment in Mylan, Venezuela devaluation losses, and tax benefits due to the resolution of various tax positions from prior years. These non-GAAP financial measures also exclude intangible amortization expense to provide greater visibility on the results of operations excluding these costs, similar to how Abbott’s management internally assesses performance. Abbott’s management believes the presentation of these non-GAAP financial measures provides useful information to investors regarding Abbott’s results of operations as these non-GAAP financial measures allow investors to better evaluate ongoing business performance. Abbott’s management also uses these non-GAAP financial measures internally to monitor performance of the businesses. Abbott, however, cautions investors to consider these non-GAAP financial measures in addition to, and not as a substitute for, financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits