01 Allergan Inc .
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01 Allergan Inc .
Listing : ( NYSE : AGN )
Allergan is a global , technology-driven multi-specialty health care company pursuing therapeutic advances to help patients live life to their fullest potential . The company ’ s flagship franchises are in eye care , neurosciences , medical dermatology and urologics . With the acquisition of Inamed Corporation in 2006 , Allergan added breast aesthetics and dermal fillers to its business portfolio to create a world-leading medical aesthetics franchise .
With specialty product lines focused on high-growth markets , Allergan represents a new multi-specialty health care model for the future , where diversification and focus live together to offer physicians and patients best-in-class treatments and a robust pipeline for continuous innovation .
Allergen Inc . is ranked on the Merrill Lynch US 1 list in the health care sector . Reporting solid earnings , the company benefits from a strong balance sheet and a stable revenue base from established drugs .
According to Merrill Lynch , investors should see a double-digit annual growth through 2018 from Botox injections and the eye treatment Restasis . The stock closed on Aug . 15 at $ 158.26 . www . allergan . com
50 September 2014