Aventis Defense Against Sanofi Begins With Genasense; Ketek, Exubera Also Overlooked, Firm Says
This article was originally published in The Pink Sheet Daily
Executive Summary
All three brands have blockbuster potential, Aventis says. The company predicts growth of 7%-8% in 2004 revenues, but says divestments of older brands may help enhance margins.
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