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U.S.-German firms end drug venture

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Cambridge NeuroScience Inc. and Boehringer Ingelheim GmbH terminated their venture to develop Cerestat, a drug for stroke and traumatic brain injury. Cambridge, which believes that Cerestat is effective, inked its collaboration with Boehringer in 1995 amid optimism that the drug would help prevent the death of brain cells by blocking calcium intake, which be toxic. The deal required Boehringer to finance 75% of the drug development project in exchange for the right to market Cerestat in Europe and co-market in the US.

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Terminates its venture w/ Cambridge NeuroScience Inc to develop Cerestat, a drug for stroke & traumatic brain injury

Author: Johannes, Laura
Publisher: Dow Jones Publishing Co. (Europe)
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 1998
Product development, Germany, Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing, Central Nervous System Prep, Central nervous system agents, Boehringer Ingelheim GmbH, Cambridge NeuroScience Inc.

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Ben & Jerry's ends Dreyer's link and allies with Diageo unit

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Ben & Jerry's announced that it is terminating its 12-year relationship with Dreyer's. Under the relationship, Dreyer's sold and distributed Ben & Jerry's ice cream confections. The company made its decision because it was angered by a unsolicited takeover bid from Dreyer's. Ben & Jerry's also feared that it was losing control of its future. The firm said that Diageo PLC's Haagen-Dazs would replace Dreyer's.

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Ben & Jerry's to terminate 12-year distribution relationship with Dreyer's; names Diageo to replace Dreyer's

Author: Johannes, Laura
Publisher: Dow Jones Publishing Co. (Europe)
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 1998
Strategic alliances, Ice Cream & Frozen Desserts, Ice Cream and Frozen Dessert Manufacturing, Frozen desserts, Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream Inc., Ben & Jerry's Homemade Inc., Diageo P.L.C.

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Boston Scientific names new CEO, winning applause

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Boston Scientific Corp. appointed James R. Tobin as its new president and chief executive officer. The appointment pleasantly surprised the company's investors. Mr. Tobin is highly-regarded. His appointment at Boston Scientific reflects confidence in the company after it experienced a difficult 1998. Boston Scientific provides medical devices that are utilized in minimally invasive surgery.

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Appoints James R. Tobin as new president and chief executive officer

Author: Johannes, Laura
Publisher: Dow Jones Publishing Co. (Europe)
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 1999
Executive changes & profiles, Medical Instruments and Supplies, Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing, Medical Instruments & Supplies, Officials and employees, Appointments, resignations and dismissals, Abstract, Medical equipment and supplies industry, Medical equipment industry, Boston Scientific Corp.

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