Business Strategy, Partnerships, Presentation, and Appointment - Research Report on Merck, GSK, Sanofi, Intercept, and KYTHERA
NEW YORK, October 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --
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Today, Analysts' Corner announced new research reports highlighting Merck & Co. Inc. (NYSE: MRK), GlaxoSmithKline plc (NYSE: GSK), Sanofi (NYSE: SNY), Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: ICPT), and KYTHERA Biopharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: KYTH). Today's readers may access these reports free of charge - including full price targets, industry analysis and analyst ratings - via the links below.
Merck & Co. Inc. Research Report
On October 1, 2013, Merck & Co. Inc. (Merck) announced the intention to move its global headquarters from Whitehouse Station, N.J., to its existing facilities in Kenilworth, N.J. Merck reported that based on the evaluation of its real estate needs in the state, it has determined that it could achieve greater cost savings and operational synergies by closing both its Summit campus and its main Whitehouse Station facility. The Company's Animal Health and Consumer Care divisions currently located in Summit will be relocated to another facility in New Jersey, while certain manufacturing, laboratory and other functions currently located in Summit will be relocated to other facilities in New Jersey or Pennsylvania. Merck expects to begin the transition in 2014 and complete by 2015. The Company stated that these plans are part of its global initiative to sharpen its commercial and R&D focus and reduce costs, including the size of its workforce and global real estate footprint. The Full Research Report on Merck & Co. Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.AnalystsCorner.com/r/full_research_report/430d_MRK]
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GlaxoSmithKline plc Research Report
On September 27, 2013, GlaxoSmithKline plc (GSK) announced its partnership with Barclays to increase access to affordable healthcare and medicines for people in Zambia, while helping to create improved economic conditions for growth. GSK reported that the partnership aims to help remove financial barriers to healthcare access, while supporting small business development and job creation. Sir Andrew Witty, CEO of GSK, commented, "Though prospects for growth are improving, Zambia still experiences significant healthcare challenges. By combining our specific resources and skills with those of Barclays, we can help unblock financial barriers and enhance government efforts to help increase access to affordable healthcare. Good health is vital for people to live more productive lives, which in turn will help to create the right conditions for Zambia's economic development and lead to a more prosperous society." The Full Research Report on GlaxoSmithKline plc - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.AnalystsCorner.com/r/full_research_report/2a35_GSK]
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Sanofi Research Report
On September 27, 2013, Sanofi announced that it has renewed its cooperation protocol with Aviesan, the French National Alliance for Life Sciences and Health, for a period of three years. According to Sanofi, the renewal of the agreement aims to contribute to the development of new treatments that target unmet medical needs, including those in the field of rare diseases, to participate to the excellence and consolidation of research in French industry on an international level. The Company reported that a special emphasis will be put on translational research projects that bring together clinical and medical teams with fundamental research teams to translate research successes into medical advances. Sanofi reported that under the new protocol, the research teams of both the Companies will spur the development of technology platforms to finance the work of researchers, CIFRE fellows, post-docs, and staff secondment. The Full Research Report on Sanofi - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.AnalystsCorner.com/r/full_research_report/29ea_SNY]
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Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Research Report
On October 1, 2013, Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Intercept) announced that two analyses by the Global Primary Biliary Cirrhosis (PBC) Study Group (PBC Supergroup) have been accepted for oral presentation at the 64th Annual Meeting of the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD) on November 1 to 5, 2013 in Washington, D.C. Intercept revealed that data from over 3,895 PBC patients collected and pooled by an independent group of 15 academic medical centers across eight countries have been analyzed by the PBC Supergroup. The Company stated that the analyses are expected to further confirm that the surrogate biochemical endpoint used by Intercept in its ongoing Phase 3 POISE trial (i.e., alkaline phosphatase (ALP) < 1.67x upper limit of normal and normal bilirubin) is strongly predictive of adverse clinical outcomes in PBC patients. Intercept further informed that the two abstracts from the PBC Supergroup are available at the AASLD website. The Full Research Report on Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.AnalystsCorner.com/r/full_research_report/b477_ICPT]
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KYTHERA Biopharmaceuticals, Inc. Research Report
On September 19, 2013, KYTHERA Biopharmaceuticals, Inc. (KYTHERA) announced the appointment of Hospira's CEO F. Michael (Mike) Ball to its Board of Directors. Keith Leonard, President and CEO of KYTHERA, commented, "Mike's breadth of experience in developing the global aesthetic market and leading product brands such as BOTOX Cosmetic®, JUVEDERM® and Latisse® make him an ideal addition to the KYTHERA Board." Leonard added, "We are thrilled to have him on board. His knowledge and perspective will support our mission to bring innovation to the growing area of aesthetic medicine." The Full Research Report on KYTHERA Biopharmaceuticals, Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.AnalystsCorner.com/r/full_research_report/b90a_KYTH]
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