NEW YORK, November 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --
Today, Analysts' Corner announced new research reports highlighting Horizon Pharma, Inc. (NASDAQ: HZNP), NPS Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: NPSP), Spherix Inc. (NASDAQ: SPEX), Evoke Pharma, Inc. (NASDAQ: EVOK), and POZEN Inc. (NASDAQ: POZN). Today's readers may access these reports free of charge - including full price targets, industry analysis and analyst ratings - via the links below.
Horizon Pharma, Inc. Research Report
On November 19, 2013, Horizon Pharma Inc. (Horizon) announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire the U.S. rights to VIMOVO (naproxen/esomeprazole magnesium) delayed-release tablets from AstraZeneca AB. According to the Company, this agreement further expands Horizon's focus on key primary care physician targets in the U.S. Horizon informed that VIMOVO is approved in the U.S. to relieve the signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis and to decrease the risk of stomach ulcers in patients at risk of developing stomach ulcers from treatment with NSAIDs. "The acquisition of VIMOVO is a major step forward in our strategy to leverage our business model and maximize our commercial infrastructure and we expect it to create significant value for our shareholders," stated Timothy P. Walbert, Chairman, President and CEO of Horizon. "We anticipate that this transaction will significantly increase our revenues and accelerate the Company to profitable operations." The Full Research Report on Horizon Pharma, Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at:
http://analystscorner.com/microwriter/link.php?s=DDD
http://www.analystscorner.com/r/full_research_report/05ea_HZNP
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NPS Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Research Report
On November 13, 2013, NPS Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NPS Pharmaceuticals) announced that its Supplemental New Drug Application for Gattex® (teduglutide [rDNA origin]) for injection has been accepted for review by the Food and Drug Administration. In the US, Gattex is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with Short Bowel Syndrome who are dependent on parenteral support. "We are pleased that the FDA has accepted our sNDA for review," said Roger Garceau, MD, FAAP, Executive Vice President and Chief Medical Officer of NPS Pharmaceuticals. "The data from STEPS 2 we're proposing to include in the label show that patients on Gattex treatment beyond one year continue to achieve clinically meaningful reductions in parenteral support requirements, with some achieving complete independence." The Full Research Report on NPS Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at:
http://analystscorner.com/microwriter/link.php?s=
http://www.analystscorner.com/r/full_research_report/441a_NPSP
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Spherix Inc. Research Report
On November 19, 2013, Spherix Inc. (Spherix) announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, CompuFill LLC, has entered into a settlement and license agreement with a leading technology company. This is the first settlement and license agreement for the CompuFill portfolio since Spherix acquired North South Holdings LLC in September 2013. The Company informed that the ongoing infringement enforcement continues as Spherix's model of patent monetization grows in both scope and size. Anthony Hayes, Spherix CEO, stated, "The value of having this suite of patents cannot be emphasized enough. Our team of patent monetization experts brought this opportunity to Spherix only a few short months ago and we have already started generating revenue. This is a great example of how Spherix continues working to drive value for our investors." The Full Research Report on Spherix Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at:
http://analystscorner.com/microwriter/link.php?s=
http://www.analystscorner.com/r/full_research_report/94a2_SPEX
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Evoke Pharma, Inc. Research Report
On November 13, 2013, Evoke Pharma Inc. (Evoke Pharma) reported its Q3 2013 financial results with net loss of $0.5 million, or $0.41 per share, relatively in line with the net loss reported in Q3 2012. R&D expenses totaled $79,000 compared to $337,000 in Q3 2012. According to the Company, the year-over-year decrease was primarily related to the decline in clinical development-related costs as a larger portion of the labor cost was allocated to general and administrative in 2013 as the Company prepared for its initial public offering. On September 24, 2013, Evoke priced its initial public offering of 2.1 million shares of common stock at $12.00 per share. Dave Gonyer, R.Ph., President and CEO, stated, "With the net proceeds of our initial public offering, we are well capitalized to move forward with the planned Phase 3 trial for EVK-001, a metoclopramide nasal spray for the relief of symptoms associated with acute and recurrent gastroparesis in women with diabetes mellitus." The Full Research Report on Evoke Pharma, Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at:
http://analystscorner.com/microwriter/link.php?s=
http://www.analystscorner.com/r/full_research_report/9af3_EVOK
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POZEN Inc. Research Report
On November 6, 2013, POZEN Inc. (POZEN) reported its Q3 2013 financial results with revenue of $2.6 million compared to $0.9 million in Q3 2012. Operating expenses for the quarter totaled $7.4 million, compared to $6.7 million for Q3 2012. POZEN stated that the increase in operating expenses was primarily a result of one-time costs associated with the PA8140/PA32540 agreement with Sanofi US totaling $1.6 million. The Company reported a net loss of $4.8 million or $0.16 loss per share during the quarter, compared to a net loss of $5.7 million or $0.19 per share in Q3 2012. The Full Research Report on POZEN Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at:
http://analystscorner.com/microwriter/link.php?s=
http://www.analystscorner.com/r/full_research_report/f226_POZN
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