7.26.2007

Biotech CEOs face rising fury of angry investors - FierceBiotech - Biotechnology Articles, Biotech Industry News, FDA Approval News

Biotech CEOs face rising fury of angry investors - FierceBiotech - Biotechnology Articles, Biotech Industry News, FDA Approval News: "The San Francisco Chronicle reports that a growing number of biotech execs have had to ward off the angry attacks of shareholder activists who protest the way they're running their companies. Case in point: PDL BioPharma CEO Mark McDade, who faced protests over his real estate deal for swanky new offices in Redwood City, CA. And hedge fund managers and other investors are turning up the heat on other CEOs with a questionable track record for handling money. Third Point LLC is responsible for much of this flak, mounting attacks on PDL, Ligand and Nabi. MedImmune and ImClone can both also attest to the trend."