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June 04, 2007 Announcement Regarding Conclusion of Cooperative Promotion Contract
As of June 4th, 2007, Goodman Company, Ltd. is pleased to announce the conclusion of a cooperative promotion agreement with Johnson & Johnson regarding the drug-eluting coronary stent gCYPHER sirolimus-eluting coronary stenth. The details are as outlined below:
1. Reason for Cooperative Promotion Agreement
Through the effective application of organized cooperation between the business foundation and excellent sales performance of Johnson & Johnson's "CYPHER sirolimus-eluting coronary stent" with Goodman's powerful sales network, we aim to further improve our mutual competitive strength.
2. Cooperative Promotion Agreement Details
To carry out gCYPHER sirolimus-eluting coronary stenth sales promotions and safety measures at institutions selected for cooperative promotional activity as agreed upon by both companies.
3. Johnson & Johnson Corporate Outline
(1)Company Name Johnson & Johnson
(2)Business Focus Import, manufacture and sales of comprehensive medical treatment and health-related products
(3)Date Established August, 1978
(4)Head Office Chiyoda-ku, Nishi-Kanda 3-5-2, Tokyo
(5)Chief Representative Akira Matumoto
(6)Capital 4 Billion Yen
(7)Employees 1,852 (as of 12/2006)
4. Schedule
2007/5/28 Board of directors meeting
2007/6/4 Execution of cooperative promotion agreement
2007/7/1 Project commences
5. Future Outlook
We will make every effort to produce maximum results through the synergetic effect gained from this cooperative promotion. As issues such as the circumstances surrounding the DES market and the development status of competitor companies' products are still uncertain, notifications will be provided as considered necessary.
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