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Abbott (ABT) EVP Cushman disposes 560 shares for tax withholding, retains 38,013

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Abbott Laboratories executive Elizabeth C. Cushman reported a routine tax-related share disposition. On this Form 4, she surrendered 560 common shares at a value of $94.12 per share to cover tax obligations.

After this tax-withholding disposition, she directly holds 38,013 Abbott common shares, so the transaction represents a small portion of her overall reported holdings and does not reflect an open-market sale.

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Insider Cushman Elizabeth C.
Role EVP, GC AND SECRETARY
Type Security Shares Price Value
Tax Withholding Common shares without par value 560 $94.12 $53K
Holdings After Transaction: Common shares without par value — 38,013 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
Tax-withheld shares 560 shares Common shares delivered for tax liability
Share value for withholding $94.12 per share Value used for 560-share tax disposition
Shares held after transaction 38,013 shares Direct Abbott common share ownership post-transaction
Form 4 regulatory
"Elizabeth C. Cushman reported a routine tax-related share disposition on this Form 4"
Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.
tax-withholding disposition financial
"she surrendered 560 common shares ... in a tax-withholding disposition"
A tax-withholding disposition is an event or transaction—such as selling or transferring securities, exercising options, or receiving compensation—that triggers a requirement to hold back part of the payment and remit it to tax authorities. It matters to investors because it reduces the cash they receive immediately and can change the timing and amount of taxable income, like a cashier taking a portion of your sale proceeds to pay taxes before you get the rest.
transaction code F regulatory
"Transaction code F denotes payment of an exercise price or tax liability by delivering securities"
common shares financial
"560 Abbott common shares were used to cover taxes at $94.12 per share"
Common shares are the basic units of ownership in a company that give holders a claim on profits and a right to vote on key matters, like electing the board. Think of them as membership cards in a club: they let you share in successes and losses, but in a bankruptcy or liquidation they are paid after creditors and preferred shareholders, so their value can swing more and matters for assessing risk and potential return.
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SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940
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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Cushman Elizabeth C.

(Last)(First)(Middle)
100 ABBOTT PARK ROAD

(Street)
ABBOTT PARK ILLINOIS 60064

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
ABBOTT LABORATORIES [ ABT ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
EVP, GC AND SECRETARY
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/27/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3) 2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4) 6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common shares without par value06/27/2026F560D$94.1238,013D
Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
(e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3) 2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security 3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4) 8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5) 9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4) 10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Explanation of Responses:
/s/ Elizabeth C. Cushman by Jessica H. Paik, Attorney-in-Fact06/29/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What did Abbott Laboratories EVP Elizabeth C. Cushman report on this Form 4 for ABT?

Elizabeth C. Cushman reported a tax-withholding disposition of 560 Abbott common shares. The shares were used to satisfy tax obligations, not sold on the open market, and she continues to directly hold 38,013 common shares after the transaction.

How many Abbott (ABT) shares were involved in Elizabeth C. Cushman’s latest insider transaction?

The filing shows 560 Abbott common shares were disposed of for tax withholding. These shares were delivered at a value of $94.12 per share to cover liabilities, while Cushman’s remaining direct ownership stands at 38,013 common shares following the transaction.

Was Elizabeth C. Cushman’s Abbott (ABT) transaction an open-market sale or a tax withholding?

The transaction was a tax-withholding disposition, not an open-market sale. Code F indicates shares were delivered to satisfy tax liability, meaning 560 shares were withheld while she retained 38,013 Abbott common shares afterward.

How many Abbott (ABT) shares does Elizabeth C. Cushman own after this Form 4 event?

After the reported tax-withholding disposition, Elizabeth C. Cushman directly holds 38,013 Abbott common shares. The 560 shares disposed of were applied toward tax obligations, leaving her overall reported ownership largely unchanged in scale.

What does transaction code F mean in Elizabeth C. Cushman’s Abbott (ABT) Form 4?

Transaction code F denotes payment of an exercise price or tax liability by delivering securities. In this case, 560 Abbott common shares were used to cover taxes at $94.12 per share, rather than being sold on the open market for cash proceeds.