Novartis to Acquire Hexal AG and Eon Labs, Creating the World Leader
BASEL, Switzerland, Feb. 21, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- Novartis announced today the strategic acquisition of two leading generic drug companies that will be integrated into its Sandoz division, creating the world leader in the generic drug industry.
NEW YORK, Feb. 20, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- JetBlue Airways (Nasdaq:JBLU) announced today that it will waive its change fee and any fare differences to allow customers who have reservations for travel tomorrow, February 21 to or from New York City's John F. Kennedy International Airport, New York's LaGuardia Airport, Boston, MA; Buffalo, Syracuse, Rochester, NY or Burlington, VT to postpone their plans through Wednesday, February 23 to avoid the winter snowstorm in the area. Customers should call 1-800-JETBLUE (538-2583) to arrange for ticket changes.
LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Feb. 18, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- Emerson Poynter LLP (www.emersonpoynter.com), a national law firm with offices in Houston, Little Rock, and Seattle, announced today that it has filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York on behalf of purchasers of Tower Automotive, Inc. ("Tower Automotive") (NYSE:TWR) common stock during the period between February 14, 2003, and January 21, 2005 (the "Class Period").
NEW YORK, Feb. 18, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- Murray, Frank & Sailer LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed in the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey on behalf of purchasers of the securities of Pharmos Corporation ("Pharmos" or the "Company") (Nasdaq:PARS) between August 23, 2004 and December 17, 2004, inclusive (the "Class Period").
NEW YORK, Feb. 18, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- Murray, Frank & Sailer LLP announces that it has filed a class action lawsuit in the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts on behalf of purchasers of the securities of EPIX Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (f/k/a EPIX Medical, Inc.) ("EPIX" or the "Company") (Nasdaq:EPIX) between July 10, 2003 and January 14, 2005, inclusive (the "Class Period").
Discovery Labs to Raise Additional $2.6 Million in Registered Direct Offering
WARRINGTON, Pa., Feb. 18, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- Discovery Laboratories, Inc. (Nasdaq:DSCO), has announced that in response to additional interest, the previously reported Registered Direct Offering with purchase commitments totaling approximately $26.5 million has been extended to include an additional commitment to purchase approximately $2.6 million of its common stock in a registered direct offering. Under the terms of the additional transaction, Discovery will sell approximately 450,000 shares of its common stock to a select institutional investor. The closing of the offering is expected to take place on February 24, 2005, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions. All of the shares of common stock are being offered by Discovery pursuant to an effective registration statement previously filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. SG Cowen & Co., LLC acted as exclusive placement agent for the transaction.
'Clifton A. Moore Administration Building' Named In Honor Of Former Executive Director
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LOS ANGELES, Feb. 18, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- Glancy Binkow & Goldberg LLP - representing shareholders of TASER International Inc. - announces 21 days remaining to move to be a lead plaintiff in the shareholder lawsuit. All persons and institutions who acquired securities of TASER International Inc. ("TASER" or the "Company") (Nasdaq:TASR) between October 19, 2004 and January 10, 2005, inclusive (the "Class Period"), may move the Court not later than March 11, 2005, to serve as lead plaintiff, however, you must meet certain legal requirements.
Sempra Energy Announces Open Season For Port Arthur Pipeline Project
SAN DIEGO, Feb. 18, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- Port Arthur Pipeline, L.P., a subsidiary of Sempra Pipelines & Storage and Sempra Energy (NYSE:SRE) today launched an open season to solicit market interest in capacity on its proposed Port Arthur Pipeline project.
Allenergy Mourns Loss of CEO/President Rodger Garrity
SANTA ANA, Calif., Feb. 18, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- Allenergy Incorporated (Pink Sheets:ALRY) today announced the loss of its CEO and President, Rodger W. Garrity.
