Abbott Laboratories (ABT)

CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND INVESTMENTS

Cash equivalents consist of bank time deposits, U.S. government securities money market funds and U.S. treasury bills with original maturities of three months or less. Abbott holds certain investments with a carrying value of approximately $235 million that are accounted for under the equity method of accounting. Investments held in a rabbi trust are accounted for as trading securities. All other investments in marketable equity securities are classified as available-for-sale and are recorded at fair value with any unrealized holding gains or losses, net of tax, included in Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss). Investments in equity securities that are not traded on public stock exchanges are recorded at cost. Investments in debt securities are classified as held-to-maturity, as management has both the intent and ability to hold these securities to maturity, and are reported at cost, net of any unamortized premium or discount. Income relating to these securities is reported as interest income.

Abbott reviews the carrying value of investments each quarter to determine whether an other than temporary decline in fair value exists. Abbott considers factors affecting the investee, factors affecting the industry the investee operates in and general equity market trends. Abbott considers the length of time an investment's fair value has been below carrying value and the near-term prospects for recovery to carrying value. When Abbott determines that an other than temporary decline has occurred, the investment is written down with a charge to Other (income) expense, net.

Source: 10-K (filing date: 2018-02-16).

Abbott Laboratories, adjustment to Net Earnings

USD $ in millions

	12 months ended	Dec 31, 2017	Dec 31, 2016	Dec 31, 2015	Dec 31, 2014	Dec 31, 2013
	Net earnings (as reported)
	Add: Unrealized gains (losses) on marketable equity securities, net of taxes
	Net earnings (adjusted)

Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2018-02-16), 10-K (filing date: 2017-02-17), 10-K (filing date: 2016-02-19), 10-K (filing date: 2015-02-27), 10-K (filing date: 2014-02-21).

Abbott Laboratories, adjusted ratios

		Dec 31, 2017	Dec 31, 2016	Dec 31, 2015	Dec 31, 2014	Dec 31, 2013
	Net Profit Margin
	Reported net profit margin
	Adjusted net profit margin
	Return on Equity (ROE)
	Reported ROE
	Adjusted ROE
	Return on Assets (ROA)
	Reported ROA
	Adjusted ROA

Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2018-02-16), 10-K (filing date: 2017-02-17), 10-K (filing date: 2016-02-19), 10-K (filing date: 2015-02-27), 10-K (filing date: 2014-02-21).

Abbott Laboratories, Ratios: Reported vs. Adjusted

		Dec 31, 2017	Dec 31, 2016	Dec 31, 2015	Dec 31, 2014	Dec 31, 2013
	As Reported
	Selected Financial Data (USD $ in millions)
	Net earnings
	Net sales
	Ratio
	Net profit margin1
	Adjusted: Mark to Market Available-for-sale Securities
	Selected Financial Data (USD $ in millions)
	Adjusted net earnings
	Net sales
	Ratio
	Adjusted net profit margin2

Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2018-02-16), 10-K (filing date: 2017-02-17), 10-K (filing date: 2016-02-19), 10-K (filing date: 2015-02-27), 10-K (filing date: 2014-02-21).

2017 Calculations

		Dec 31, 2017	Dec 31, 2016	Dec 31, 2015	Dec 31, 2014	Dec 31, 2013
	As Reported
	Selected Financial Data (USD $ in millions)
	Net earnings
	Total Abbott shareholders' investment
	Ratio
	ROE1
	Adjusted: Mark to Market Available-for-sale Securities
	Selected Financial Data (USD $ in millions)
	Adjusted net earnings
	Total Abbott shareholders' investment
	Ratio
	Adjusted ROE2

Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2018-02-16), 10-K (filing date: 2017-02-17), 10-K (filing date: 2016-02-19), 10-K (filing date: 2015-02-27), 10-K (filing date: 2014-02-21).

2017 Calculations

		Dec 31, 2017	Dec 31, 2016	Dec 31, 2015	Dec 31, 2014	Dec 31, 2013
	As Reported
	Selected Financial Data (USD $ in millions)
	Net earnings
	Total assets
	Ratio
	ROA1
	Adjusted: Mark to Market Available-for-sale Securities
	Selected Financial Data (USD $ in millions)
	Adjusted net earnings
	Total assets
	Ratio
	Adjusted ROA2

Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2018-02-16), 10-K (filing date: 2017-02-17), 10-K (filing date: 2016-02-19), 10-K (filing date: 2015-02-27), 10-K (filing date: 2014-02-21).

2017 Calculations