Novo Nordisk A/S announced that TransTech has acquired all rights from Novo Nordisk to a portfolio of drug candidates being developed to treat metabolic disorders. This portfolio is comprised of three distinct therapeutic approaches to such treatment: H3 receptor antagonists, PPARδ agonists and 11βHSD1 inhibitors.

Pfizer Inc (NYSE: PFE) reported results for the fourth-quarter and full-year 2007. For the fourth-quarter 2007, Pfizer recorded revenues of $13.1 billion, an increase of 4% compared with $12.6 billion in the year-ago quarter, despite the March 2007 loss of U.S. exclusivity of Norvasc, which contributed to a decrease in Norvasc revenues of $667 million.

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (Nasdaq: TEVA) announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire CoGenesys, Inc., a privately-held biopharmaceutical company with a broad based biotechnology platform and focused on the development of peptide- and protein-based medicines across broad therapeutic categories.

Abbott (NYSE: ABT) today announced financial results for the fourth quarter ended Dec. 31, 2007.

• Worldwide sales in the fourth quarter increased 16.1 percent to $7.2 billion, including a favorable 4.5 percent effect of exchange rates. For the full-year 2007, worldwide sales increased 15.3 percent to $25.9 billion, including a favorable 3.2 percent effect of exchange rates.

Anavex Life Sciences Corp. ("ANAVEX") (OTCBB: AVXL) reported that the company achieved significant development of its lead drug candidates and in the growth of its management and scientific teams during 2007. The company further disclosed key corporate objectives for 2008.

Roche has approved extensive investment plans for its Penzberg, Mannheim and Kaiseraugst sites. Around 280 million Swiss francs will be invested in expanding biotech drug research and development activities at Penzberg. This decision will ensure that the company's own value added chain is exploited to its full potential in the development and production of biopharmaceuticals mainly for oncology applications.

Novartis achieved record results for the total Group in 2007, with net sales rising 8% (+3% in local currencies) and net income advancing 66% to USD 12.0 billion. Sandoz and Vaccines and Diagnostics led the expansion with double-digit net sales growth and strong contributions to operating income, while Consumer Health provided additional support with a solid performance.