Abbott Laboratories to Acquire Exact Sciences in $21 Billion Deal
Abbott Laboratories has struck a deal to acquire cancer screening specialist Exact Sciences for $21 billion, offering $105 per share. The transaction, expected to close in Q2 2025, sent Exact Sciences' stock soaring 17% on Thursday.
Exact Sciences, Maker of the Cologuard colorectal cancer test, projects $3.2 billion in revenue this year. The acquisition highlights pharmaceutical giants' aggressive moves into the $60 billion U.S. cancer diagnostics market as cancer cases rise globally.
Abbott gains cutting-edge screening technology while Exact shareholders receive a premium payout. The deal exemplifies the sector's consolidation trend as major players bulk up their oncology portfolios through strategic acquisitions.