Abbott Acquires Exact Sciences: Planning Opportunities for Employees with Company Stock

With Exact Sciences stockholders officially approving the merger with Abbott on February 20, 2026, the Q2 closing date is fast approaching. For employees, this means unvested RSUs are accelerating, 401(k) holdings are shifting to cash, and a significant "tax cliff" is looming in 2026.In this deep dive, Clint Walkner and Mitch DeWitt break down the strategic financial moves Exact Sciences employees…