Among the companies with shares expected to actively trade in
Thursday's session is Aegerion Pharmaceuticals Inc. (AEGR).
Aegerion unveiled plans to offer an undisclosed number of shares
of common stock, as the biopharmaceutical company looks to raise
funds for activities related to the regulatory approval and
commercialization of its lead product candidate. Shares were off
6.6% after hours.
Watchlist:
Codexis Inc. (CDXS) said its interim chief financial officer,
Brian Dowd, will resign at the end of this month in order to accept
a position at a private technology company.
C.R. Bard Inc. (BCR) raised its quarterly dividend by 5.3% and
also authorized an additional $500 million in share repurchases, as
the medical-device maker looks to increase value for its
shareholders.
Korn/Ferry International's (KFY) fiscal fourth-quarter earnings
fell 41% as the executive-search firm was hurt by higher costs as
fee revenue rose modestly.
Moody's Investors Service downgraded commercial printer R.R.
Donnelley & Sons Co. (RRD), saying it is concerned the company
will forgo efforts to lower its debt to instead continue focusing
on shareholder returns.
Spartech Corp.'s (SEH) fiscal second-quarter income rose 40% as
the packaging company posted improved margins and stronger sales in
its color and specialty compounding segment.
United Technologies Corp. (UTX) raised its quarterly dividend
11% as the industrial conglomerate looks to increase value for its
shareholders.
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