Despite size difference, Monsanto, AHP to merge

Article Abstract:

St. Louis, MO-based Monsanto and Madison, NJ-based American Home Products announced early in June 1998 their merger plans. The deal was described as a merger of equals or even as a reverse takeover of AHP by Monsanto. The merged entity will be presided over by cochairmen Robert Shapiro of Monsanto and John Stafford of AHP. The board of directors for the merged company will have equal representation despite the smaller size of Monsanto.

Comment:

And St. Louis, MO-based Monsanto announced early in June 1998 their merger plans

Acquisitions & mergers, Chemicals & Allied Products, Chemical Manufacturing, Chemicals, Monsanto Co., Wyeth, Article

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Isis and antisense face crucial test without Novartis

Article Abstract:

Carlsbad, CA-based Isis Pharmaceuticals recently announced the loss of its longstanding partner Basel, Switzerland-based Novartis Pharmaceuticals. The move leaves the small biotech company to finance the development of two antisense compounds.

Alliances, partnerships, Isis Pharmaceuticals Inc., Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp.

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Business models in biotech: companies with technology platforms that address only a tiny part of the discovery process risk becoming optional or redundant accessories

Article Abstract:

Business models have played an active part in biotechnology company planning since Genetech arrived on the scene in 1980. Many slogans evolved, but the fundamental issue of sustainable value creation was bypassed.

Financial management, Drugs, Brief Article

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