Lexicon Pharmaceuticals (LXRX) Announces 22% Reduction in Workforce

January 22, 2009 4:06 PM EST

Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: LXRX) announceda restructuring of its operations to conserve capital and direct resources towards its most advanced drug discovery and development programs. The restructuring will involve a workforce reduction of 102 employees, primarily in basic research, early-stage discovery and support positions, representing approximately 22% of its total workforce.

Lexicon is a biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering and developing breakthrough treatments for human disease.[SM]


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