ViroPharma Incorporated ~ Nasdaq Bio~ VPHM due diligence
VPHM Company Overview & Description
Your Dream is our Vision: Life-saving medicines for life-threatening diseases
ViroPharma Incorporated is an international biopharmaceutical company committed to developing and commercializing novel solutions for physician specialists to address unmet medical needs of patients living with diseases that have few if any clinical therapeutic options. ViroPharma is developing a portfolio of therapeutics for rare and Orphan diseases including C1 esterase inhibitor deficiency, Friedreich's Ataxia, and adrenal insufficiency; and recurrent C. difficile infection (CDI).
VPHM goal is to provide rewarding careers to employees, to create new standards of care in the way serious diseases are treated, and to build international partnerships with the patients, advocates, and health care professionals we serve. ViroPharma's commercial products address diseases including hereditary angioedema (HAE), seizures and C. difficile-associated diarrhea (CDAD); for full U.S. prescribing information on our products, please download the package inserts at http://www.viropharma.com/Products.aspx the prescribing information for other countries can be found at http://www.viropharma.com.
ViroPharma routinely posts information, including press releases, which may be important to investors in the investor relations and media sections of our company's web site, www.viropharma.com. The company encourages investors to consult these sections for more information on ViroPharma and our business.
ViroPharma Europe is ViroPharma's wholly-owned European subsidiary, which commenced in 2007 to leverage in Europe the company's expertise in the development and commercialization of biotechnology products, and in business development. ViroPharma seeks to acquire opportunities in areas of strategic interest to the company; Our strategy is to target serious diseases by building franchises within narrowly focused prescribing groups, with an initial niche focus on C1 esterase inhibitor deficiency and seizures in children and adolescents. Our interest could expand into other areas if they are compatible with our general business plan (i.e. niche opportunities, supportable by specialty marketing).
- Belgium - France - Germany - Italy - Spain - Switzerland - United Kingdom
VPHM Key Company Management
Colin Broom Vice President, Chief Scientific Officer Colin Broom, M.D. has served as Vice President, Chief Scientific Officer of ViroPharma since May 2004. From 2000 until 2003 Dr. Broom served as vice president of clinical development and medical affairs, Europe, for Amgen. From 1998 to 1999, Dr. Broom served as senior vice president of global clinical development for Hoechst Marion Roussel, now Aventis. From 1984 through 1998, Dr. Broom was with Glaxo and then SmithKline Beecham, where he held positions of increasing seniority in clinical pharmacology in Europe before moving to the US to head global oncology and subsequently becoming Vice President of CNS/GI. Dr. Broom holds a Bachelor of Science degree in pharmacology from University College in London, and a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery degree from St. George's Hospital Medical School. Dr. Broom is a Member of the Royal College of Physicians and a Fellow of the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Medicine of the UK Colleges of Physicians.
Thomas F. Doyle Vice President, Strategic Initiatives Thomas F. Doyle is ViroPharma’s Vice President, Strategic Initiatives as of January 2008; he previously served as Vice President, General Counsel of ViroPharma since November 1997, as Secretary since February 1997 and as Executive Director, Counsel since joining ViroPharma in November 1996. From 1990 until 1996, Mr. Doyle was a corporate attorney with the law firm of Pepper, Hamilton LLP. Mr. Doyle received his J.D. from Temple University School of Law. Prior to attending Temple University, Mr. Doyle was a Certified Public Accountant. Mr. Doyle received his B.S. in Accounting from Mt. St. Mary's College.
Robert C. Fletcher Vice President, Business Development and Project Management Robert C. Fletcher is our Vice President, Business Development and Project Management. Mr. Fletcher joined ViroPharma in 2001 as a project leader, and has since held roles of increasing seniority during his tenure in the areas of business development and project management. Prior to joining ViroPharma, Mr. Fletcher held multiple roles of escalating responsibility at SmithKline Beecham Pharmaceuticals/GlaxoSmithKline, Becton-Dickinson and Company, Zynaxis Inc./Intracell Corporation, and Centocor Corporation. He holds both a master of science degree and a bachelor of arts degree in biology from Wake Forest University.
Vincent J. Milano President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Directors Vincent Milano is ViroPharma’s President and Chief Executive Officer, and Chairman of the Board of Directors as of March 2008. He joined the company in 1996 and served as vice president, chief financial officer, and treasurer from 1997 to 2006. In 2006, he assumed the role of vice president, chief financial officer and chief operating officer. Mr. Milano has been instrumental in building ViroPharma, including leading efforts in raising nearly $900 million in capital and the acquisition of Vancocin(R) from Eli Lilly and Company. He has played a critical role in all business development and investor relations activities of the company, and has contributed significantly to establishing the strategic direction of the company. Prior to joining ViroPharma, he was with KPMG LLP, independent certified public accountants, where he served as senior manager. Mr. Milano received his bachelor of science degree in accounting from Rider College.
VPHM Contact Info
ViroPharma Incorporated 730 Stockton Drive Exton, PA 19341 Voice: 610-458-7300 Toll-free Voice: 1-888-651-0201 Facsimile: 610-458-7380 For assistance in acquiring Cinryze™ (C1 Esterase Inhibitor [human]), please call the CINRYZESolutions Support Program at 1-877-945-1000
ViroPharma’s core focus is on providing patients and physicians new therapeutic alternatives for today’s great unmet medical needs.
Our product CINRYZE® (C1 Esterase Inhibitor [Human]) is indicated for routine prophylaxis against angioedema attacks in adolescent and adult patients with Hereditary Angioedema (HAE), a rare and potentially life threatening genetic inflammatory disorder. Our product VANCOCIN® is the only antibiotic approved to treat two significant bacterial infections of the lower digestive tract. The product is administered orally and is indicated for the treatment of enterocolitis caused by Staphylococcus aureus (including methicillin-resistant strains) and antibiotic-associated pseudomembranous colitis caused by Clostridium difficile
The company is also assessing non-toxigenic C. difficile (VP20621) with the goals of preventing the recurrence of disease following effective therapy for acute C. difficile infection (CDI) and preventing CDI in patients who are susceptible to colonization with toxigenic strains due to prior use of antibiotics.
Financial Reporting/Disclosure & Security Details
VPHM follows under these quidelines on the Nasdaq market tier.
Share Structure Market Cap a/o 1/2/11 1.93B Number of shares outstanding of the issuer’s Common Stock, par value $.002 per share, as of October 18, 2011: 70,542,868 shares. Common stock, par value $0.002 per share. 175,000,000 shares authorized; issued and outstanding 70,542,125 shares at September 30, 2011 and 78,141,491 shares at December 31, 2010 (per last 10Q, link posted below) Float listed per Yahoo Fiance: 65.46M
Shareholders Shareholders of Record: 213 Transfer Agent(s) Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. 44 W. Lancaster Avenue Ardmore, PA, 19003 610-649-7300
Financial Reporting/Disclosure Reporting Status: U.S. Registered & Reporting: SEC Filer CIK: 0000946840 Fiscal Year End: 12/31 OTC Market Tier: M - Nasdaq
Profile Data SIC - Industry Classification: # 2834 Business Status Development Stage Company: Health Care / Biotechnology Incorporated In: DE, USA Year of Inc: 1994 Employees: 232
Security Notes New Issue=11-96 2,250,000 shs at $7 by Cowen & Co. et al.
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