Acquisitions, Topline Results, New Board Members, Events, and Product Milestones - Research Report on Johnson & Johnson, Sanofi, Lilly, AbbVie, and Novartis

NEW YORK, September 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

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Today, Investors' Reports announced new research reports highlighting Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ), Sanofi (NYSE: SNY), Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY), AbbVie Inc. (NYSE: ABBV), and Novartis AG (NYSE: NVS). Today's readers may access these reports free of charge - including full price targets, industry analysis and analyst ratings - via the links below.

Johnson & Johnson Research Report

On August 19, 2013, Johnson & Johnson announced that it has completed the acquisition of Aragon Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Aragon). Johnson & Johnson reported that Aragon is a privately-held pharmaceutical discovery and development company focused on drugs to treat hormonally-driven cancers. The Company also stated that Janssen Research & Development, LLC, one of the Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson, will manage the development of compounds from Aragon's androgen receptor antagonist program, including ARN-509, its lead androgen receptor signaling inhibitor. The Full Research Report on Johnson & Johnson - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.InvestorsReports.com/report/2013-08-29/JNJ]

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Sanofi Research Report

On August 26, 2013, Sanofi's vaccine division Sanofi Pasteur reported topline results of a large-scale, multi-center efficacy trial showing a superior clinical benefit of Fluzone High-Dose (Influenza Virus Vaccine) compared with the standard dose of Fluzone vaccine in preventing influenza among patients aged 65 years and above. David P. Greenberg, M.D., Vice President of US Scientific and Medical Affairs at Sanofi Pasteur, stated, "This efficacy trial complements the previous evidence of superior immune responses for Fluzone High-Dose vaccine compared to Fluzone vaccine and reaffirms the Phase III safety data in this population that were the basis for FDA licensure of Fluzone High-Dose vaccine in 2009." The Full Research Report on Sanofi - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.InvestorsReports.com/report/2013-08-29/SNY]

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Eli Lilly and Company Research Report

On August 28, 2013, Eli Lilly and Company (Lilly) announced the election of Marschall S. Runge, M.D., Ph.D., as a member of its Board of Directors. Lilly reported that Runge will assume his position on September 1, 2013. John Lechleiter, Ph.D., Chairman, President, and CEO of Lilly, commented, "Dr. Runge brings to the Lilly board a broad background in health care, with extensive experience as a practicing physician, clinical researcher, and dean of a major academic medical institution. His appreciation of the importance of scientific research, coupled with his first-hand experience in patient care, will help Lilly deliver on its commitment to discover and develop innovative medicines that make a difference for patients in need." The Full Research Report on Eli Lilly and Company - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.InvestorsReports.com/report/2013-08-29/LLY]

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AbbVie Inc. Research Report

On August 27, 2013, AbbVie Inc. (AbbVie) announced that Richard A. Gonzalez, Chairman and CEO, and Scott Brun, M.D., Vice President of Pharmaceutical Development, will participate in the upcoming Morgan Stanley Global Healthcare Conference. According to the Company, the event will be held on Tuesday, September 10, 2013. AbbVie reported that Gonzalez and Brun will participate in the question and answer session at 11:55 a.m. Central Time. The Company added that the live audio webcast can be accessed through its Investor Relations website. The Full Research Report on AbbVie Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.InvestorsReports.com/report/2013-08-29/ABBV]

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Novartis AG Research Report

On August 20, 2013, Novartis AG (Novartis) announced that its BYM338 (bimagrumab) for sporadic inclusion body myositis (sIBM) has received a breakthrough therapy designation from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Timothy Wright, M.D., Global Head of Development at Novartis Pharmaceuticals, said, "BYM338 is the third example this year of Novartis' leadership in bringing breakthrough therapies to patients reinforcing our commitment to innovation addressing significant unmet medical needs and enhancing the lives of patients." Wright added, "With no effective therapies currently available for sIBM, bimagrumab has the potential to be the first real option for patients with this condition." The Full Research Report on Novartis AG - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.InvestorsReports.com/report/2013-08-29/NVS]

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