Abbott Declares 389th Consecutive Quarterly Dividend

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Abbott's board of directors declared a quarterly common dividend of 45 cents per share, marking the 389^th consecutive quarterly dividend since 1924. This dividend is payable on May 17, 2021, to shareholders of record by April 15, 2021. Abbott has increased its dividend payout for 49 consecutive years and is a member of the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats Index.

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• Declared a quarterly dividend of 45 cents per share.
• 389th consecutive quarterly dividend since 1924.
• 49 consecutive years of increased dividend payouts.

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ABBOTT PARK, Ill., Feb. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of Abbott (NYSE: ABT) today declared a quarterly common dividend of 45 cents per share.

This marks the 389^th consecutive quarterly dividend to be paid by Abbott since 1924. The cash dividend is payable May 17, 2021, to shareholders of record at the close of business on April 15, 2021.

Abbott has increased its dividend payout for 49 consecutive years and is a member of the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats Index, which tracks companies that have increased dividends annually for at least 25 consecutive years.

About Abbott:
Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 109,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/company/abbott-/, on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews.

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FAQ

What is the dividend amount declared by Abbott on February 19, 2021?

Abbott declared a quarterly common dividend of 45 cents per share.

When will Abbott's dividend be paid?

The dividend will be paid on May 17, 2021.

When is the record date for Abbott's dividend?

The record date for Abbott's dividend is April 15, 2021.

How long has Abbott been increasing its dividend payouts?

Abbott has increased its dividend payouts for 49 consecutive years.

Is Abbott a member of any dividend index?

Yes, Abbott is a member of the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats Index.