ABT has received a windfall from its large ownership stake in MYL. Moreover, ABT has not been hurt by the strong US Dollar as much as most US-based multinationals because it manufactures locally in many emerging markets.
2015 non-GAAP EPS guidance remains $2.10-2.20.
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