Abbott, Alere Agree To Mediation For Troubled Merger
Executive Summary
Abbott announced plans to purchase Alere in January, but the merger has so far been delayed by, Alere alleges, Abbott's foot-dragging. Abbott, meanwhile, points to federal investigations that have delayed Alere’s financial filings.
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