Fluor approves plan to split into two units

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Fluor Corp. announced that it is implementing a plan to divide itself into two publicly traded firms. One of the companies would takeover Fluor's coal mining operations while the other would takeover its engineering and construction businesses.

Heavy construction, not elsewhere classified, All Other Heavy Construction, Heavy Construction NEC, Construction industry, Heavy construction, Fluor Corp., FLR

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FDA approves wrinkle filler: a rival frowns

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The United States Food and Drug Administration has approved BioForm Medical Inc.'s wrinkle filler, Radie sse. The company sees their product as a lower-cost alternative to Medicis Pharmaceutical Corp.'s Restylene , the current market leader.

Government regulation, Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing, Commodity & service prices, Market share, Pharmaceutical preparations, Dermatological Preparations, Skin Treatment Preparations, Prices and rates, Licensing, certification and accreditation, United States. Food and Drug Administration, Company market share, Dermatologic agents, Dermatology, Company pricing policy, Medicis Pharmaceutical Corp., BioForm Inc.

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ICN Pharmaceuticals to split into 3 independent entities

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ICN Pharmaceuticals Inc. will divide itself into 3 stand-alone companies as a result of pressure by stockholders. The company will also consider a sale before the division takes place.

Drugs & Pharmaceuticals, Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing, Drugs, ICN Pharmaceuticals Inc., ICN

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