First quarter with 2% growth in Swiss francs, 7% at constant exchange rates

Basel, 22 April 2020 Group sales increase 2% in Swiss francs and 7%1 at constant exchange rates, driven by new products, more than compensating for impact of competition from biosimilars Pharmaceuticals Division sales up 7%, led by Tecentriq, Hemlibra, Ocrevus and Perjeta Diagnostics Division sales grow 5%, with molecular testing as main contributor Important approvals... Read more

Roche receives FDA approval for cobas HPV test for use on the cobas 6800/8800 Systems to identify women at risk for cervical cancer

More than 99 percent of cervical cancers are caused by persistent high-risk HPV infection1 Cervical cancer is nearly 100 percent preventable with proper HPV vaccination, screening and treatment; expanding access helps reach more women2,3 cobas 6800/8800 Systems deliver full automation, helping laboratories meet the throughput and efficiencies that high-volume, HPV DNA screening programs require              Basel,... Read more

WITec announces Paper Award 2020 winners

Every year, the WITec Paper Award competition recognizes three exceptional peer-reviewed publications that feature results acquired with a WITec microscope. A record number of 113 publications was submitted this year, in a clear demonstration of the power of Raman imaging for diverse fields of application such as cancer research, electrochemistry, semiconductor research, geology and microplastics... Read more

Xylem to release first quarter 2020 financial results on May 5, 2020

RYE BROOK, N.Y.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Apr. 17, 2020– Xylem Inc. (NYSE: XYL), a leading global water technology company dedicated to solving the world’s most challenging water issues, will release its first quarter 2020 results at 6:55 a.m. (ET) on Tuesday, May 5, 2020. At 9:00 a.m. (ET), Xylem’s senior management team will host a conference call with... Read more

Brooks Automation Reports Preliminary Results for its Second Quarter of Fiscal 2020, Ended March 31, 2020 and Timing of its Second Quarter Conference Call and Webcast

Brooks Automation Reports Preliminary Results for its Second Quarter of Fiscal 2020, Ended March 31, 2020 and Timing of its Second Quarter Conference Call and Webcast CHELMSFORD, Mass., April 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Brooks Automation, Inc. (Nasdaq: BRKS) today reported preliminary financial results for the second fiscal quarter of 2020, ended March 31, 2020.    Second Quarter... Read more

Danaher Provides Update On First Quarter 2020 Financial Performance And Schedules First Quarter Earnings Conference Call

Danaher Provides Update On First Quarter 2020 Financial Performance And Schedules First Quarter Earnings Conference Call WASHINGTON, April 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Danaher Corporation (NYSE: DHR) (“Danaher” or “the Company”) announced today that for the quarter ended April 3, 2020 it expects revenue growth of approximately 3.0% and non-GAAP core revenue growth of approximately 4.5%.... Read more