Coughing up for cough coup: Vernalis pulls it off again
This article was originally published in Scrip
Executive Summary
The remarkable thing about the UK firm Vernalis is how many times it has in its various incarnations been able to extract cash from shareholders without having delivered on its promises. This time, says CEO Ian Garland, is the last time. It has just announced a £68.5 million placing and open offer in which it has convinced both new and existing investors of the wisdom of establishing a North American commercial infrastructure through which to channel extended-release liquid prescription cough and cold products from its new partner, Tris Pharma.
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