BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust
NYSE:BGTBlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust is a close ended fixed income mutual fund launched by BlackRoack Inc. The fund is co-managed by BlackRock Advisors, LLC and BlackRock Financial Management, Inc. It invests in the fixed income markets across the globe while focusing on the United States. The fund invests in bonds of companies operating across diversified sectors. It invests in corporate bonds with average effective duration of its portfolio will be no more than 1.5 years. The fund was formerly known as BlackRock Global Floating Rate Income Trust. BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust was formed on August 30, 2004 and is domiciled in the United States.
Crescita Therapeutics
TSE:CTXCrescita Therapeutics Inc., a dermatology company, provides non-prescription skincare products and prescription drug products in Canada, the United States, and internationally. The company operates through three segments: Commercial Skincare, Licensing and Royalties, and Manufacturing and Services. It owns proprietary platform technologies, including Multiplexed Molecular Penetration Enhancers (MMPE) and DuraPeel for the development of topicals containing cannabis and hemp. The company's prescription products include Pliaglis, a topical local anesthetic cream that provides dermal analgesia on intact skin prior to superficial dermatological procedures; CTX-101, a Phase III topical formulation utilizing a corticosteroid in combination with MMPE technology to treat plaque psoriasis; CTX-102, a Phase I topical formulation utilizing MMPE technology to treat an undisclosed dermatological skin condition; and dermatology products in pre-clinical formulation utilizing MMPE technology for prescription treatments of skin diseases. Its non-prescription portfolio offers dermocosmetic products, such as facial creams, cleansers, exfoliants, masks, serums, and suncare to treat mild acne, aging, dehydration, pigmentation, sensitivity, and rosacea under the Laboratoire Dr Renaud brand; and provides medical aesthetics under Pro-Derm and Alyria brands, for non-invasive and minimally invasive procedures or skincare treatments. In addition, it distributes NCTF Boost 135 HA, a skin revitalization solution; Obagi Medical products; and ART FILLER, hyaluronic acid-based dermal fillers. The company has a commercialization license agreement with Cantabria Labs Inc.; and a development and commercialization license agreement with Taro Pharmaceuticals Inc. Crescita Therapeutics Inc. was incorporated in 2016 and is headquartered in Laval, Canada.
Medicure
CVE:MPHMedicure Inc., a biopharmaceutical company, engages in the research, development, and commercialization of human therapies for the cardiovascular market. The company markets and distributes AGGRASTAT injection, a glycoprotein GP IIb/IIIa receptor antagonist for the treatment of acute coronary syndrome, including unstable angina and non-Q-wave myocardial infarction. It also offers ZYPITAMAG to treat patients with primary hyperlipidemia or mixed dyslipidemia. In addition, the company offers Sodium Nitroprusside injection for the reduction of blood pressure for adult and pediatric patients in hypertensive crisis, as well as for producing controlled hypotension to reduce bleeding during surgery, and for the treatment of acute congestive heart failure. It offers products through retail and mail order pharmacies. The company was incorporated in 1997 and is headquartered in Winnipeg, Canada.
Pernix Therapeutics
NASDAQ:PTXPernix Therapeutics Holdings, Inc., a specialty pharmaceutical company, focuses on the acquisition, development, and commercialization of prescription drugs primarily for the United States market. It targets underserved therapeutic areas, such as central nervous system (CNS), including pain, neurology, and psychiatry. The company's products comprise Zohydro ER with BeadTek, an opioid agonist indicated for the management of pain; Silenor, a non-narcotic, non-scheduled, and non-addictive prescription sleep aid for the treatment of insomnia characterized by difficulty with sleep maintenance; and Treximet, a fixed dose combination product indicated for the treatment of acute migraine. Pernix Therapeutics Holdings, Inc. markets and sells its non-core products, including generics through its wholly owned subsidiaries; and markets its non-promoted products through distributors and trade partners. It serves drug wholesalers, specialty pharmacies, retail drug stores, mass merchandisers, and grocery store pharmacies. Pernix Therapeutics Holdings, Inc. was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Morristown, New Jersey.