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Jean-Pierre Garnier Elected as Chairman of Actelion's Board of Directors

27.09.2011 - Actelion announced that Jean-Pierre Garnier has become Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Swiss biopharmaceutical company. The Board of Directors elected him at their...

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Strong Swiss Franc Rise Threatens Competitiveness

30.06.2011 - The strong Swiss franc is putting Swiss exporters at a strong disadvantage to their foreign competitors, industry body Swissmem said, likening the firms to a sprinter who has to...

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E&Y Sees $1-5 Billion As Sweet Spot For Biotech M&A

14.06.2011 - Biotech deals in the $1 billion to $5 billion range are likely to be a sweet spot for drug companies looking to bolster their pipelines through M&A in an increasingly tough...

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Actelion Shakes Up Board, Appoints COO

07.06.2011 - Actelion, Europe's largest biotech company which has been under pressure from activist investor Elliott Advisors, is changing its management structure, including appointing a chief...

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Some Key Facts On The Actelion Vs. Asahi Case

04.05.2011 - Europe's largest biotech Actelion was dealt a blow when a jury in a Californian court said Japanese drugmaker Asahi Kasei should be awarded up to $547 million in a licensing...

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Pressure On Actelion Rises After Asahi Case Decision

02.05.2011 - Swiss biotech group Actelion is now facing a tougher battle at its annual general meeting this week after a jury decided Asahi Kasei Pharma Corporation should be awarded up to $547...

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Asahi Awarded Up To $547 Million In Actelion Case

02.05.2011 - Swiss biotech group Actelion may appeal against a jury's decision in a Californian court to award Asahi Kasei Pharma Corporation up to $547 million in a dispute with Actelion unit...

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Elliott Ups Danisco Stake To Press DuPont

27.04.2011 - U.S. hedge fund group Elliott Associates has raised its stake in Danish company Danisco to 4.9% to put pressure on DuPont to raise its bid for the food ingredients and enzymes...