Movers: Advanced Medical Optics, Alcoa, Citigroup, Morgan Stanley
Abbott Laboratories (ABT) agrees to acquire Advanced Medical Optics (EYE) for $22 cash per share, for total deal value of approximately $2.8 billion, including estimated net debt at time of closing. ABT confirms 2008 EPS guidance of $3.31-$3.33, excluding specified items. Sets 2009 EPS guidance at $3.65-$3.70 on GAAP, non-GAAP bases.

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