Patent Claims, Agreements, Quarterly Reports, Favorable Clinical Trial Results, and Dividends - Research Report on Acorda, Centene, Neogen, ImmunoGen, and West
NEW YORK, December 24, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --
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Today, Analysts' Corner announced new research reports highlighting Acorda Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: ACOR), Centene Corp. (NYSE: CNC), Neogen Corp. (NASDAQ: NEOG), ImmunoGen, Inc. (NASDAQ: IMGN), and West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (NYSE: WST). Today's readers may access these reports free of charge - including full price targets, industry analysis and analyst ratings - via the links below.
Acorda Therapeutics, Inc. Research Report
On December 19, 2013, Acorda Therapeutics, Inc. (Acorda) announced that the European Patent Office (EPO) Opposition Division has upheld amended claims covering a sustained release formulation of fampridine (trade name: FAMPYRA®), also known as dalfampridine or 4-aminopyridine, for improving walking speed in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) with twice daily dosing at 10 mg. According to the Company, the decision of the Opposition Division is open to appeal. Ron Cohen, M.D., Acorda's President and CEO, commented, "We are pleased that the Opposition Division has recognized the validity of our patent claims for FAMPYRA." The Full Research Report on Acorda Therapeutics, 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/d67c_ACOR
Centene Corp. Research Report
On December 18, 2013, Centene Corp. (Centene) announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a majority stake in Fidelis SecureCare of Michigan, Inc. (Fidelis SecureCare), a subsidiary of Fidelis SeniorCare, Inc. (Fidelis). Centene informed that Fidelis SecureCare was recently chosen by the Michigan Department of Community Health as one of six health plans for offering integrated healthcare services to members dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid in Macomb and Wayne counties. The Company stated that under the arrangement, Centene and Fidelis will own and operate the Fidelis SecureCare Michigan health plan. Jesse N. Hunter, Executive Vice President and Chief Business Development Officer, Centene, stated, "This announcement marks our entry into a fourth market serving dual-eligible populations. Centene and Fidelis share a common commitment of providing locally-driven, comprehensive care focused on the whole health of the individuals we serve." Centene reported that the transaction is expected to close during Q4 2014, subject to certain closing conditions including regulatory approvals, and will involve cash purchase price payments contingent on the performance of the plan during 2015. The Full Research Report on Centene Corp. - 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/e85d_CNC
Neogen Corp. Research Report
On December 19, 2013, Neogen Corp. (Neogen) released its Q2 FY 2014 results (period ended November 30, 2013). Neogen registered total revenues of $59.6 million, up 17.5% YoY. The Company posted net income of $6.2 million in Q2 FY 2014, compared to $6.8 million in Q2 FY 2013. Neogen reported diluted EPS of $0.17 for the quarter, compared to $0.19 in Q2 FY 2013. James Herbert, Neogen's CEO and Chairman, stated, "We are pleased to report strong second quarter revenue increases, the result of broad-based organic sales growth throughout our worldwide markets, and the efficient integration of recent acquisitions into our operations." Steve Quinlan, Neogen's CFO, added, "Our balance sheet remains strong, with no debt and the financial strength to allow us to continue to reinvest in the business while pursuing a number of growth strategies moving forward." The Full Research Report on Neogen Corp. - 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/b1b4_NEOG
ImmunoGen, Inc. Research Report
On December 9, 2013, ImmunoGen, Inc. (ImmunoGen) announced the first clinical findings with SAR650984 in an oral presentation at the American Society of Hematology (ASH) annual meeting. ImmunoGen reported data from an ongoing Phase I trial assessing the CD38-targeting therapeutic antibody in patients with CD38-positive MM or other hematologic malignancy. The Company stated that SAR650984 was initially developed by ImmunoGen and was licensed to Sanofi under collaboration between the Companies. ImmunoGen stated that SAR650984 was found to have a favorable safety profile. John Lambert, PhD, ImmunoGen Executive Vice President and Chief Scientific Officer, said, "It is impressive that so many objectives responses - including complete responses - were seen with SAR650984 when administered as a single agent to patients with such heavily pretreated multiple myeloma. The SAR650984 antibody was selected for development because of its notable anticancer activity in preclinical models, particularly its pronounced ability to directly kill cancer cells through induction of apoptosis." The Full Research Report on ImmunoGen, 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/11c8_IMGN
West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. Research Report
On December 19, 2013, West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (West) announced that its Board of Directors has approved the payment of a Q1 2014 cash dividend of $0.10 per share. West added that the cash dividend is payable on February 5, 2014 to shareholders of record on January 22, 2014. The Full Research Report on West Pharmaceutical Services, 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/39a2_WST
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