IMS HEALTH Forecasts Global Pharmaceutical Market Growth of 5-7 Percent in 2011, Reaching $880 Billion

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– Patent expiries and new wave of drug budget controls subdue growth among brands in developed markets
– Pharmerging countries contribute nearly half of total growth, with China as world?s third-largest market
– Innovative products poised to provide new treatment options
The value of the global pharmaceutical market is expected to grow 5-7 percent in 2011, to US$880 billion, compared with a 4-5 percent pace this year, according to IMS Health. The forecast,

BMW Group UK reports positive year to date sales

The BMW Group in the UK (BMW and MINI combined) has reported positive sales in the first nine months of 2010 of 114,869 vehicles, an increase of 10.4 per cent from the 104,019 vehicles sold in the same period in 2009.
"This concludes a very encouraging nine months for BMW Group in the UK this year," said Tim Abbott, Managing Director of BMW Group UK. "We have seen both BMW and MINI brands outperforming the market year to date on the back of strong new product launches thi

BMW Group UK reports positive year to date sales

The BMW Group in the UK (BMW and MINI combined) has reported positive sales in the first nine months of 2010 of 114,869 vehicles, an increase of 10.4 per cent from the 104,019 vehicles sold in the same period in 2009.
"This concludes a very encouraging nine months for BMW Group in the UK this year," said Tim Abbott, Managing Director of BMW Group UK. "We have seen both BMW and MINI brands outperforming the market year to date on the back of strong new product launches thi

Western European Security Appliance Market Resumed Strong Growth in 2Q10, With Noticeable Increase in All Security Appliance Segments, Says IDC

Western European Security Appliance Market Resumed Strong Growth in 2Q10, With Noticeable Increase in All Security Appliance Segments, Says IDC

According to International Data Corporation-s (IDC) Western European Quarterly Security Appliance Tracker, 2Q10 factory revenues for the Western European security appliance market reached $446.6 million, a 20.7% increase over the same quarter a year ago. Shipments increased 13.3% over last year-s second quarter, with 139,061 units shipped.
"This quarter sees the first double-digit annual growth in the security appliance market since the impact of the economic downturn showed during

Continental successfully places further Eurobonds

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– Total volume of ?1.25 billion split into two tranches of ?625 million each
– Tranches mature in 2016 and 2018
– Coupon of 6.5% per year (2016) and 7.125% per year (2018)
– Maturity profile of the financial liabilities forms sound basis for the future
Hanover, September 28, 2010. For the third time in the past twelve weeks, Continental has now successfully placed euro-denominated bonds with qualified investors in Germany and abroad. The issue has an ag