ABT Form 4: Director Gains 246 Stock-Equivalent Units

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Patricia Paola Gonzalez, a director of Abbott Laboratories (ABT), had a non-derivative transaction on 09/30/2025 that credited 246 stock equivalent units at an indicated per-share reference of $133.94. After the reported transaction, the filing shows she beneficially owned 4,922 shares/stock-equivalent units. The filing explains these credits represent director fees placed into a stock equivalent unit account under a director grantor trust, which are paid in cash generally at age 65 or upon retirement from the board and earn the same return as if invested in Abbott shares. The reported Form 4 was signed via attorney-in-fact on 10/02/2025.

Positive

• Director compensation is tied to stock-equivalent units, aligning pay with shareholder returns
• Dividend reinvestment feature is active, as balance includes units from dividends

Negative

• None.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Gonzalez Patricia Paola

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Stock Equivalent Units	246	$133.94	$33K

Holdings After Transaction: Stock Equivalent Units — 4,922 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. Director fees credited to a stock equivalent unit account under a grantor trust established by the director and paid, in cash, generally at age 65 or upon retirement from the board. The stock equivalent units earn the same return as if the fees were invested in Abbott shares. Balance includes stock equivalent units acquired pursuant to a dividend reinvestment feature.

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SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED 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).

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Gonzalez Patricia Paola

(Last) (First) (Middle)

100 ABBOTT PARK ROAD

(Street)

ABBOTT PARK IL 60064

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
ABBOTT LABORATORIES [ ABT ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
09/30/2025

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

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)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price

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)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares
Stock Equivalent Units	(1)	09/30/2025		A		246		(1)	(1)	Common Shares	246	$133.94	4,922(2)	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Director fees credited to a stock equivalent unit account under a grantor trust established by the director and paid, in cash, generally at age 65 or upon retirement from the board. The stock equivalent units earn the same return as if the fees were invested in Abbott shares.

2. Balance includes stock equivalent units acquired pursuant to a dividend reinvestment feature.

	/s/ Patricia Paola Gonzalez by Jessica H. Paik, Attorney-in-Fact	10/02/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What transaction did Abbott director Patricia Gonzalez report on Form 4 (ABT)?

The Form 4 reports a 09/30/2025 credit of 246 stock equivalent units at a reference of $133.94 and a post-transaction beneficial ownership of 4,922 units.

How are the stock equivalent units for the director paid or settled?

The filing states director fees are credited to a stock equivalent unit account under a grantor trust and are paid in cash generally at age 65 or upon retirement from the board.

Do the stock equivalent units earn returns like Abbott shares?

Yes, the Form 4 explains the stock equivalent units earn the same return as if the fees were invested in Abbott shares.

Does the reported balance include dividend reinvestment?

Yes. The filing notes the balance of 4,922 includes stock equivalent units acquired pursuant to a dividend reinvestment feature.

When was the Form 4 signed and who signed it?

The Form 4 was signed on behalf of Patricia Paola Gonzalez by an attorney-in-fact, with the signature dated 10/02/2025.