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| Pharmaceuticals Industry | Healthcare Sector | Scott T. Reents CEO | NYSE Exchange | 00287Y109 CUSIP |
| US Country | 55,000 Employees | 15 Apr 2026 Last Dividend | - Last Split | 2 Jan 2013 IPO Date |
AbbVie Inc. is a global pharmaceutical company engaged in the discovery, development, manufacturing, and sales of a wide range of pharmaceutical products. Incorporated in 2012 and headquartered in North Chicago, Illinois, AbbVie focuses on addressing some of the world's most complex and critical health issues through its innovative medicines and therapies. In addition to its stand-alone operations, the company collaborates with several other leading institutions, including Calico Life Sciences LLC, REGENXBIO Inc., Janssen Biotech, Inc., Genentech, Inc., and Tentarix Biotherapeutics, LP. These collaborations aim to enhance AbbVie's research and development capabilities, particularly in the areas of oncology and immunology.