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UCB S.A. Company Profile
You see, UCB concerns itself primarily with pharmaceuticals. The company has exited the chemicals business and is focusing on its biopharmaceutical offerings, which include both prescription drugs and other medicines in the areas of neurology, inflammation, and oncology. Its top selling drugs include Keppra (anti-seizure), Xyzal (anti-allergy), Tussionex (cough suppressant), Nootropil (cerebral function regulator), Metadate CD/Equasym XL (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder treatment), and Atarax (tranquillizer). UCB has operations in over 40 countries. The company markets products through an internal sales force and through strategic relationships with other pharma companies.
Contact Information
Address: Allée de la Recherche 60
1070 Brussels, Belgium
Phone:+32-2-559-99-99
Fax:+32-2-559-99-00
Financial Highlights
Fiscal Year End:December
Revenue (2008):5075.60 M
Revenue Growth (1 yr):(-4.90%)
Employees (2008):11,292
Employee Growth (1 yr):(-6.70%)
Key People
Chairman: Baron Karel Boone
Chairman, Executive Committee, and CEO: Roch F. Doliveux
EVP Global Operations: William (Bill) Robinson
Industry Information
Sector: Healthcare
Industry: Drug Manufacturers - Major
Top Competitors
Cephalon, Inc. (ceph)
Johnson & Johnson (jnj)
Pfizer Inc. (pfe)
 


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