OREXIGEN Therapeutics - Ownership and Business Overview

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OREXIGEN Therapeutics Ownership

Who owns OREXIGEN Therapeutics?

OREXIGEN Therapeutics is owned by Nalpropion Pharmaceuticals. It was acquired on April 24, 2018.

Was OREXIGEN Therapeutics formerly PE-backed?

Yes. OREXIGEN Therapeutics was formerly owned by 2 private investors.

OREXIGEN Therapeutics Business Overview

Where is OREXIGEN Therapeutics headquartered?

OREXIGEN Therapeutics is headquartered in La Jolla, California.

What is OREXIGEN Therapeutics’ revenue?

OREXIGEN Therapeutics disclosed revenue of 89M USD for 2017 and 34M USD for 2016.

How many employees does OREXIGEN Therapeutics have?

OREXIGEN Therapeutics has 47 employees.

What sector is OREXIGEN Therapeutics in?

OREXIGEN Therapeutics is a life science company.

When was OREXIGEN Therapeutics founded?

OREXIGEN Therapeutics was founded in 2002.

Life Science M&A Summary in 2018

Out of 60 sectors in the Mergr database, life science ranked 7 in number of deals in 2018. The largest life science acquisition in 2018 was Shire - which was acquired by Takeda Pharmaceutical for $67.7B.

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OREXIGEN Therapeutics, Inc.

3344 N. Torrey Pines Court, Suite 200,
La Jolla, California 92037
United States,
(858) 875-8600
www.orexigen.com

Orexigen Therapeutics, Inc. is a bio-pharmaceutical company focuses on the treatment of obesity. The Company's lead product candidate is Contrave, which has completed Phase III clinical trials and for which a New Drug Application has been submitted and reviewed by the FDA.


Company Summary

SECTOR

Life Science

Revenue

89   162% 2017
34   42% 2016
24   58% 2015
56   1767% 2014
3   0% 2013
3   2012
(millions of USD) Show More Show Less

Employees

47

Established

2002

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