WebMD and Quintiles Held Talks In January About a Possible Merger

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Merger negotiations between Durham, NC-based Quintiles Transnational Corp. and Elmwood Park, NJ-based WebMD Corp. were held to resolve differences over a data-sharing pact between the firms. The talks focused on a possible acquisition of WebMD by Quintiles.

Asset sales & divestitures, Acquisitions & mergers, Mergers, acquisitions and divestments

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Kirby named CEO of Quintiles, leaves her post at Roche

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Pamela J. Kirby has been appointed as the new chief executive officer of Quintiles Transnational Corp. Kirby is currently the head of F. Hoffman-La Roche Ltd.'s global strategic marketing and business development in its pharmaceutical division.

Executive changes & profiles, Officials and employees, Appointments, resignations and dismissals, Kirby, Pamela J.

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WebMD net loss in first quarter reported wider

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WebMD Corp. posted a higher net loss of $1.04 billion (1.18 billion euros) for the 2001 first-quarter. The company posted a $431.5 million loss during the same period in 2000.

Sales, profits & dividends, Finance

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