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Transcept Pharmaceuticals Statement on Dismissal of Derivative Lawsuit
PR Newswire - Mon Jan 13, 5:30PM CST
Transcept Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: TSPT) today announced the dismissal of the derivative lawsuit by the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware. The derivative lawsuit was filed on October 24, 2013, by a shareholder, Retrophin Inc., against the Transcept Board of Directors, purporting to assert claims on behalf of Transcept, alleging that our Board of Directors approved and paid excessive compensation to our directors.
Transcept Final Voting Results for Special Meeting of Stockholders Provide Strong Support for Current Board of Directors and Tax Benefit Preservation Program
PR Newswire - Thu Dec 19, 4:27PM CST
Transcept Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: TSPT) announced today that, based upon the final vote count certified by the independent inspector of elections for the special meeting of stockholders held December 19, 2013, a substantial majority of Transcept stockholders voted against or abstained from voting on the stockholder proposal to remove certain directors from the Transcept Board of Directors, and the stockholder proposal to eliminate the Transcept Tax Benefit Preservation Plan.
Transcept Pharmaceuticals Statement on the Withdrawal of the Unsolicited Indication of Interest from Retrophin, Inc.
PR Newswire - Tue Dec 17, 3:15PM CST
Transcept Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: TSPT) today commented on the recent announcements from Retrophin, Inc. that it has withdrawn its unsolicited overture to purchase all of the shares of Transcept, and that Retrophin is no longer a Transcept stockholder, indicating that such overture from Retrophin was not a bonafide offer.
Transcept Pharmaceuticals Announces That Largest Stockholder, Roumell Asset Management, Declares Support Of Company Strategies
PR Newswire - Mon Dec 16, 9:45PM CST
Transcept Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: TSPT), a specialty pharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of proprietary products that address important therapeutic needs in the field of neuroscience, today announced that the company's largest stockholder, Roumell Asset Management, had publicly announced its support of the Transcept business strategies that Transcept outlined in its press release dated December 4, 2013. In that regard, Roumell indicated that it would abstain from voting in the upcoming special meeting of stockholders scheduled for December 19, 2013, which was called initially at the request of Roumell.
Retrophin Withdraws Offer for Transcept Pharmaceuticals
Business Wire - Mon Dec 16, 8:07AM CST
Retrophin, Inc. (OTCQB:RTRX) today announced that it has withdrawn its offer to acquire all of the shares of Transcept Pharmaceuticals, Inc.'s common stock for $4.00 per share in cash. Retrophin is no longer a shareholder of Transcept. Retrophin had submitted two offers to Transcept dated September 10, 2013 and September 18, 2013.
Transcept Pharmaceuticals Announces that Glass Lewis & Co. Recommends "AGAINST" All Proposals Subject to a Vote at the December 19, 2013 Special Meeting of Stockholders
PR Newswire - Fri Dec 13, 3:49PM CST
Transcept Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: TSPT) today announced that Glass Lewis & Co. ("Glass Lewis"), an independent proxy voting and corporate governance advisory firm, has recommended that stockholders vote "AGAINST" all proposals introduced by a group of stockholders consisting of Roumell Asset Management, Retrophin, Inc. and SC Fundamental (the "stockholder group"). This recommendation follows the Transcept announcement on December 11, 2013 that ISS Proxy Advisory Services also recommended that stockholders vote "AGAINST" all proposals introduced by the stockholder group, and a unanimous recommendation by the Transcept Board of Directors to vote "AGAINST" all proposals.
Transcept Pharmaceuticals Announces that ISS Proxy Advisory Services Recommends "AGAINST" All Proposals Subject to a Vote at the December 19, 2013 Special Meeting of Stockholders
PR Newswire - Wed Dec 11, 3:36PM CST
Transcept Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: TSPT) today announced that ISS Proxy Advisory Services ("ISS"), a leading independent proxy voting and corporate governance advisory firm, has recommended that stockholders vote "AGAINST" all proposals introduced by a group of stockholders consisting of Roumell Asset Management, Retrophin, Inc. and SC Fundamental (the "stockholder group"). In its recommendation, ISS noted that the stockholder group had not presented any arguments in support of its proposals. ISS further noted that the stockholder group had not filed definitive proxy materials, an investor letter or presentation with the SEC to articulate the case in support of its proposals.
Biomarker Partnering Terms and Agreements: 2013 Report is Out Now for Review
M2 - Mon Nov 25, 10:10AM CST
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/fn742d/biomarker) has announced the addition of the "Biomarker Partnering Terms and Agreements" report to their offering. This report contains over 800 links to online copies of actual biomarker deals and contract documents as submitted to the Securities Exchange Commission by companies and their partners. Contract documents provide the answers to numerous questions about a prospective partner's flexibility on a wide range of important issues, many of which will have a significant impact on each party's ability to derive value from the deal. The initial chapters of this report provide an orientation of biomarker dealmaking and business activities. Chapter 1 provides an introduction to the report, whilst chapter 2 provides an overview of the trends in biomarker dealmaking since 2007, including details of average headline, upfront, milestone and royalty terms. Chapter 3 provides a review of the leading biomarker deals since 2007. Deals are listed by headline value, signed by bigpharma, most active bigpharma, and most active of all biopharma companies. Where the deal has an agreement contract published at the SEC a link provides online access to the contract. Chapter 4 provides a comprehensive listing of the top 50 bigpharma companies with a brief summary followed by a comprehensive listing of biomarker deals as well as contract documents available in the public domain. Where available, each deal title links via Weblink to an online version of the actual contract document, providing easy access to each contract document on demand. Chapter 5 provides a comprehensive and detailed review of biomarker partnering deals signed and announced since January 2007, where a contract document is available in the public domain. The chapter is organized by stage of development at signing, deal type (collaborative R&D, co-promotion, licensing etc), and specific therapy focus. Each deal title links via Weblink to an online version of the deal record and where available, the contract document, providing easy access to each contract document on demand. Chapter 6 provides a comprehensive and detailed review of biomarker partnering deals signed and announced since January 2007. The chapter is organized by specific diagnpstics technology type in focus. Each deal title links via Weblink to an online version of the deal record and where available, the contract document, providing easy access to each contract document on demand. In addition, a comprehensive appendix is provided organized by biomarker partnering company A-Z , stage of development, deal type, therapy area, deal type definitions and biomarker partnering agreements example. Each deal title links via Weblink to an online version of the deal record and where available, the contract document, providing easy access to each contract document on demand. Companies Mentioned: - ARYx Therapeutics - Biogen Idec - Boehringer Ingelheim - Bristol-Myers Squibb - Cardiome Pharma - Daiichi Sankyo - Dynavax Technologies - Eisai - Eli Lilly - Gilead Sciences - GlaxoSmithKline - GTx - Hyperion Therapeutics - Inspire Pharmaceuticals - Janssen Research & Development - KaloBios Pharmaceuticals - La Jolla Pharmaceutical - Merck and Co - Novartis Consumer Health - Novo Nordisk - OncoGenex Pharmaceuticals - Pfizer - PhotoMedex - Procter & Gamble - Sigma-Tau - Solvay - Transcept Pharmaceuticals - Ucyclyd Pharma - Valeant Pharmaceuticals - Wyeth - Xenoport - Zogenix For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/fn742d/biomarker About Research and Markets Research and Markets is the world's leading source for international market research reports and market data. We provide you with the latest data on international and regional markets, key industries, the top companies, new products and the latest trends.
Co-promotion and Co-marketing Partnering Terms and Agreements in Pharma, Biotech and Diagnostics - 2013: Fully Revised and Updated
M2 - Mon Nov 18, 5:29AM CST
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/vdd85f/copromotion_and) has announced the addition of the "Co-promotion and Co-marketing Partnering Terms and Agreements in Pharma, Biotech and Diagnostics" report to their offering. The Co-promotion and Co-marketing Partnering Terms and Agreements in Pharma, Biotech and Diagnostics report provides comprehensive understanding and unprecedented access to the co-promotion and co-marketing partnering agreements entered into by the worlds leading healthcare companies. Revised and updated 9th edition, includes: - Trends in co-promotion and co-marketing deals - Co-promotion and co-marketing agreement structure - Co-promotion and co-marketing contract documents - Top co-promotion deals by value - Top co-marketing deals by value - Most active co-promotion dealmakers - Most active co-marketing dealmakers This report provides details of the latest co-promotion and co-marketing agreements announced in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and diagnostic sectors. Fully revised and updated, the report provides details of co-promotion and co-marketing agreements from 2007 to end of Sep 2013. This report contains over 850 links to online copies of actual co-promotion and co-marketing contract documents as submitted to the Securities Exchange Commission by biopharma companies and their partners. Companies Mentioned: - Abbott Japan - Ariad Pharmaceuticals - ArQule - Array Biopharma - ARYx Therapeutics - Astellas Pharma - Boehringer Ingelheim - Bristol-Myers Squibb - Cardiome Pharma - Celgene - Dyax - Dynavax Technologies - Eisai - Eli Lilly - Enanta Pharmaceuticals - Endo Pharmaceuticals - Exelixis - Facet Biotechnology - Forest Laboratories - Genentech - GlaxoSmithKline - Hyperion Therapeutics - Ironwood Pharmaceuticals - Janssen Research & Development - KaloBios Pharmaceuticals - La Jolla Pharmaceutical - Macrogenics - MAP Pharmaceuticals - Maxygen - Merck and Co - Novartis - Nycomed - OncoGenex Pharmaceuticals - Pfizer - Procter & Gamble Pharmaceuticals - Purdue Pharma - Regeneron Pharmaceuticals - Salix Pharmaceuticals - Schering-Plough - Solvay - TAP Pharmaceutical - Teva Pharmaceuticals - Tibotec - Transcept Pharmaceuticals - Ucyclyd Pharma - Valeant Pharmaceuticals - Watson Pharmaceuticals - Wyeth - Xenoport - ZymoGenetics For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/vd...motion_and About Research and Markets Research and Markets is the world's leading source for international market research reports and market data. We provide you with the latest data on international and regional markets, key industries, the top companies, new products and the latest trends.
Transcept Pharmaceuticals Announces Plans to Reduce Expenses Through a Reduction in Force and a Restructuring of its Board of Directors
PR Newswire - Wed Nov 13, 6:30AM CST
Transcept Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: TSPT), a specialty pharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of proprietary products that address important therapeutic needs in the field of neuroscience, today announced plans to reduce expenses by implementing a reduction in force and restructuring its Board of Directors. Transcept plans to adopt these changes in order to conserve cash while it works with Leerink Swann to evaluate strategies to maximize value for shareholders.
Transcept Pharmaceuticals Reports Third Quarter Financial Results
PR Newswire - Thu Nov 07, 3:05PM CST
Transcept Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: TSPT), a specialty pharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of proprietary products that address important therapeutic needs in the field of neuroscience, today announced financial results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013.
Transcept Pharmaceuticals to Report Third Quarter 2013 Financial Results and Host Conference Call on November 7, 2013
PR Newswire - Mon Nov 04, 3:15PM CST
Transcept Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: TSPT), a specialty pharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of proprietary products that address important therapeutic needs in the field of neuroscience, today announced that the company will host a conference call on Thursday, November 7, 2013, at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time to discuss its third quarter 2013 financial results. The conference call will follow the release of the Transcept third quarter 2013 financial results after the close of market that day.
Transcept Sets Special Stockholders Meeting
PR Newswire - Mon Oct 07, 6:30AM CDT
Transcept Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: TSPT) announced today that it will hold a special meeting of stockholders on December 19, 2013. The meeting arises from a request from a stockholder group that includes: Roumell Asset Management, LLC, Retrophin, Inc. and SC Fundamental Value Fund, L.P. (the "stockholder group"). This stockholder group is seeking to remove four of the seven current members of the Transcept Board of Directors and to vote on a non-binding resolution calling on the Board to eliminate the Tax Benefit Preservation Plan that the Transcept Board unanimously adopted on September 13, 2013 to protect the value of Transcept's cumulative net operating loss carry forwards ("NOLs"). As previously disclosed, the NOLs may have meaningful value to all Transcept stockholders in the future, either to shelter future income or in connection with a strategic transaction.
Shareholder Rights Law Firm Johnson & Weaver, LLP Announces Investigation of Transcept Pharmaceuticals' Tax Benefit Preservation Plan and Proposed Acquisition by Retrophin, Inc.
Business Wire - Thu Sep 19, 11:55AM CDT
Shareholder Rights Law Firm Johnson & Weaver, LLP is investigating whether certain officers and directors of Transcept Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: TSPT) breached their fiduciary duties in connection with the newly adopted tax benefit preservation plan.
Retrophin Inc plans to acquire Transcept at USD4.00 per share
M2 - Thu Sep 19, 8:10AM CDT
Pharmaceutical company Retrophin Inc (OTC Markets:RTRX) announced on Wednesday a proposal to acquire Transcept Pharmaceuticals Inc (NasdaqGM:TSPT) for USD4.00 per share in cash.
Retrophin Proposes Acquisition of Transcept for $4.00 Per Share
Business Wire - Wed Sep 18, 3:00PM CDT
Retrophin, Inc. (OTCQB:RTRX) today announced that it has made a proposal to the Board of Directors of Transcept Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq:TSPT) to acquire all of the shares of Transcept common stock that Retrophin does not own for $4.00 per share in cash. Retrophin's proposal is conditioned on the completion of cursory due diligence and other customary provisions. Retrophin's proposal is not subject to a financing condition.
Transcept Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Adopts Tax Benefit Preservation Plan
PR Newswire - Fri Sep 13, 3:01PM CDT
Transcept Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: TSPT) announced today that its Board of Directors has adopted a tax benefit preservation plan to help preserve the value of its net operating losses and other deferred tax benefits. As of December 31, 2012, Transcept had cumulative net operating loss carryforwards of approximately $78 million, which can be utilized in certain circumstances to offset future U.S. taxable income.
New Leaf Venture Partners Affirms Its Support of Roumell Asset Management's Letter to Transcept Pharmaceuticals' Board
Business Wire - Mon Sep 09, 4:43PM CDT
New Leaf Venture Partners (NLV Partners) announced that the Company has submitted today a letter to the Board of Directors of Transcept Pharmaceuticals, Inc., concurring with a 13D filing by Roumell Asset Management, LLC, which is dated September 5, 2013, and is publicly available.
Transcept Pharmaceuticals Reports Second Quarter Financial Results
PR Newswire - Wed Aug 07, 3:05PM CDT
Transcept Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: TSPT), a specialty pharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of proprietary products that address important therapeutic needs in the field of neuroscience, today announced financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2013.
Transcept Pharmaceuticals to Report Second Quarter 2013 Financial Results and Host Conference Call on August 7, 2013
PR Newswire - Mon Jul 29, 4:34PM CDT
Transcept Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: TSPT), a specialty pharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of proprietary products that address important therapeutic needs in the field of neuroscience, today announced that the company will host a conference call on Wednesday, August 7, 2013, at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time to discuss its second quarter 2013 financial results. The conference call will follow the release of the Transcept second quarter 2013 financial results after the close of market that day.