Abbott has no intention of making any significant changes to the Guidant vascular facilities or employee base. We look forward to welcoming the Guidant vascular and endovascular teams. |
None of these are material to this transaction. |
We are confident that Abbott will enjoy the full benefits of the acquisition. |
We are confident we have freedom to operate. With respect to Guidant's product, it would be inappropriate for us to comment. |
We bought this land in anticipation of future growth and expansion. It's premature for Abbott to make any announcement regarding the future development or use of the land. |
We forged both of those agreements so that Abbott's vascular business will have some significant growth opportunities in either situation. |
We're very interested in acquiring Guidant's vascular business. If this acquisition of Guidant's vascular business were to go through, it would significantly enhance our vascular business. |