Achaogen to Cut 80 Jobs as Part of Corporate Restructuring – BioSpace (press release) (blog)

Achaogen, headquartered in South San Francisco, announced that as part of its strategic update and corporate restructuring, it will eliminate 80 positions, or about 28 percent of staff. Achaogen focuses on drugs to treat multi-drug resistant (MDR) gram-negative infections. On July 20, the company announced that Zemdri, which was approved in the U.S. for adults…

Under Armour is facing an identity crisis that could throw the company’s turnaround into a tailspin – Business Insider UK

Under Armours North America revenues increased for the first time in a year, showing signs that the companys efforts to turn around its business could be taking hold. But a pervasive identity crisis threatens to derail its nascent recovery, according to analysts. Shoppers are confused about what Under Armour stands for due to its lack…

Under Armour beats as North American sales climb for the first time in a year – Business Insider Australia

Under Armour edged out Wall Street estimates on both the top and bottom lines in Thursdays second-quarter earnings announcement. It saw North American sales increase for the first time in year. The apparel maker says it will take about $US80 million in additional restructuring charges. Shares are up 5.5% in early trading. Watch Under Armour…

Pharma giant GSK announces major restructuring drive to cut £400m in costs – Independent.ie

GlaxoSmithKline unveiled a major restructuring programme on Wednesday (PA) Pharma giant GSK announces major restructuring drive to cut £400m in costs Independent.ie GlaxoSmithKline has announced a major restructuring programme that will see the company slash £400 million in annual costs in an effort to bolster research spending. https://www.independent.ie/world-news/pharma-giant-gsk-announces-major-restructuring-drive-to-cut-400m-in-costs-37153564.html https://www.independent.ie/world-news/article37153562.ece/e3095/AUTOCROP/h342/ipanews_08d9fa89-5980-47c5-a6e6-669167091b3e_1 Email GlaxoSmithKline has announced a major…

Troubled Deutsche Bank pushes ahead with restructuring – Deutsche Welle

Germany’s biggest lender Deutsche Bank said Wednesday a major restructuring under its new chief executive was in full swing, as it confirmed second-quarter profits that beat analysts’ previous expectations.   Net profits reached 401 million ($468 million) on the back of 6.6 billion in revenue, in line with preliminary figures the lender released earlier this month.…

Purdue pharma brings restructuring expert aboard: 6 things to know – Becker’s Hospital Review

Written by Alia Paavola | July 24, 2018 | Print  | Email Embattled OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma hired Steve Miller, a famous figure in corporate restructuring, to head its board as the drugmaker seeks to overhaul its business and distance itself from the U.S. opioid crisis, Bloomberg reports. Here are six things to know: 1. Miller became…