Hyperion Therapeutics Raises $60 Million Series C Jun 30, 2009 08:00AM

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., June 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyperion Therapeutics, a privately held specialty pharmaceutical company focused on the development of therapies that address critical unmet needs in the areas of gastroenterology and hepatology, today announced it has closed a $60 million Series C financing. New investors Bay City Capital and Panorama Capital co-led the financing. Series A and B investors Highland Capital Partners, NEA, and Sofinnova Ventures also participated. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20070905/AQW076LOGO) The Series C financing follows the Company's recent announcement of Phase II results and orphan drug designation for HPN-100 in its lead indication, the chronic treatment of patients with urea cycle disorders (UCD). The capital will fund the Phase III clinical program for UCD as well as a Phase II study in low grade hepatic encephalopathy. Concurrent with the Series C financing, H. Daniel Perez, M.D. of Bay City Capital, and Gaurav Aggarwal, M.D. of Panorama Capital have joined the ...


Haynes and Boone Wins Turnaround Atlas Award of the Year for Marcal Paper Mills Asset Purchase and Reorganization Jun 24, 2009 04:45PM

CHICAGO, June 24 /PRNewswire/ -- A team of Haynes and Boone, LLP attorneys has been awarded the Global M&A Network's 2009 Turnaround Atlas Award of the Year for deals above $100 million. The award, presented in ceremonies this week at the network's Hotel Allegro gala and dinner, honored the law firm's performance in the complex asset purchase and reorganization of Marcal Paper Mills, Inc., a fourth-generation family business bought out of bankruptcy by Highland Capital Management. "We are humbled to accept this award on behalf of the Haynes and Boone lawyers," said Dallas partner and team leader Janice V. Sharry, who received the honor in Chicago. "Working with the highly skilled professionals from Highland Capital Management, we were able to convert the Marcal operation into one now outperforming projections, even in a troubled economy." Marcal Paper Mills, Inc., was purchased out of ...


Quattro Wireless CEO Andrew Miller Named Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year(R) 2009 Award Winner Jun 18, 2009 06:07PM

WALTHAM, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Quattro Wireless (www.quattrowireless.com) today announced that CEO Andrew Miller received the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year(R) 2009 Award in the Emerging Company category in New England, which recognizes the exceptional leader for a company less than five years old. According to Ernst & Young LLP, the award recognizes outstanding entrepreneurs who are building and leading dynamic, growing businesses. Andrew Miller was selected by an independent panel of judges, and the award was presented at a gala event at the Marriott Newton Hotel on June 16th. ...


Form 13F-HR HIGHLAND CAPITAL MANAGEM For: Mar 31 Jun 18, 2009 11:28AM

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European Tech Tour Names Most Promising Cleantech Companies in Europe Jun 17, 2009 12:00AM

GENEVA--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The European Tech Tour's inaugural Cleantech Summit 2009, in which is being held today and tomorrow in Geneva, will showcase 24 leading European start-up and early stage cleantech companies. The Summit will support the development of start-ups developing products and services that will have a strong influence on combating climate change and alleviating the environmental impact of business. The Summit is the first cleantech event in the European Tech Tour's series of vertical events which bring together Europe's most innovative privately-held technology companies with the vision and resources of Europe's top venture capitalists. Cleantech ...




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Jun 15, 2009 09:27AM Highland Credit Strategies Fund Announces Completion of the Reorganization of Highland Distressed Opportunities, Inc. into HCF and Share Conversion Price
Jun 11, 2009 08:30AM iZumi Bio Appoints Dr. Corey Goodman to Board of Directors and Scientific Advisory Board
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