Leadership Changes, Financial Results, Dividends, Stock Performance Update, and Recognitions - Research Report on Teva, Vertex, Zoetis, Humana, and Community Health Systems
NEW YORK, November 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --
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Today, Analysts' Corner announced new research reports highlighting Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (ADR) (NYSE: TEVA), Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (NASDAQ: VRTX), Zoetis Inc. (NYSE: ZTS), Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM), and Community Health Systems Inc. (NYSE: CYH). Today's readers may access these reports free of charge - including full price targets, industry analysis and analyst ratings - via the links below.
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (ADR) Research Report
On October 30, 2013, Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (ADR) (Teva) announced that the Company's Board of Directors has approved Dr. Jeremy Levin's decision to step down from the role of President and CEO of the Company. Teva added that its Board of Directors has asked Eyal Desheh, Teva's Executive Vice President and CFO, to step in as the new President and CEO of Teva, on an interim basis, with immediate effect, until it finds a permanent successor for the role. Dr. Phillip Frost, Chairman of the Board, said, "On behalf of the entire Board of Directors, I would like to thank Dr. Jeremy Levin for his meaningful contribution to Teva during the last two years. The Board and management team are fully committed to the implementation of Teva's strategy, including the development of new compounds, making strategic acquisitions, forming joint ventures and the planned acceleration of the Company's cost reduction program." The Full Research Report on Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (ADR) - 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/e3a3_TEVA]
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated Research Report
On October 29, 2013, Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (Vertex) reported its Q3 2013 financial results. The Company's total revenues declined 34.0% YoY to $221.7 million during the quarter. Net loss attributable to Vertex was $124.1 million or $0.54 per diluted share, in Q3 2013, compared to net loss attributable to Vertex of $57.5 million or $0.27 per diluted share, in Q3 2012. Jeffrey Leiden, M.D., Ph.D., Chairman, President and CEO of Vertex, said, "Our business is at a unique point in its evolution. We have a tremendous opportunity ahead of us to further transform the treatment of cystic fibrosis, which continues to be the company's highest priority development program. Following the continued decline in the number of people starting treatment with INCIVEK, we today took the difficult step to reduce our workforce supporting this medicine, enabling us to focus our investment on key programs in cystic fibrosis and other diseases to position the company for future growth." The Full Research Report on Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated - 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/e696_VRTX]
Zoetis Inc. Research Report
On October 30, 2013, Zoetis Inc.'s (Zoetis) stock rose 0.09%, ending the day at $32.06. Over the previous three trading sessions, shares of Zoetis declined 1.26% compared to the S&P 500, which gained 0.20% during the same period. The Full Research Report on Zoetis 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/7e25_ZTS]
Humana Inc. Research Report
On October 30, 2013, Humana Inc. (Humana) announced that the Company's Board of Directors has declared a cash dividend of $0.27 per share, which is payable on January 31, 2014 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on December 31, 2013. The Full Research Report on Humana 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/496b_HUM]
Community Health Systems Inc. Research Report
On October 30, 2013, Community Health Systems Inc. (Community Health) announced that 63 of the Company's affiliated hospitals have been recognized as Top Performers on Key Quality Measures by The Joint Commission, a leading accrediting agency for healthcare organizations. The Company said that of the 63 Community Health's affiliate hospitals that were recognized in 2013, 25 have appeared on The Joint Commission's Top Performers list for three years. Commenting on the news, Wayne T. Smith, Chairman, President and CEO of Community Health, said, "This recognition underscores our organization's very strong commitment to quality and patient safety, and demonstrates that physicians, nurses and other caregivers in our affiliated hospitals remain diligent in their use of evidence-based practices that can lead to better outcomes. We applaud the efforts of the hospitals that achieved this distinction and especially commend those that have sustained such a high level of clinical excellence over the years." The Full Research Report on Community Health Systems 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/7587_CYH]
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