Given Imaging Ltd (Given) develops, manufactures and markets diagnostic products for the visualization and detection of disorders of the gastrointestinal tract. It is engaged in capsule endoscopy, which is an approach to visual examination of the gastrointestinal tract through the use of a miniaturized video camera contained in an ingestible disposable capsule. Its principal product, which incorporates its core technology, is the Given System, a wireless imaging system that uses its disposable video capsules, the PillCam capsules. The PillCam capsules can be easily ingested by patients and move naturally through the gastrointestinal tract while wirelessly transmitting to a portable recorder, enabling the gastroenterologist to view video, images and data on a computer workstation, utilizing its RAPID software. In October 2012, it acquired the assets related to the SmartPill GI Monitoring System from The SmartPill Corporation.
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Given Imaging (NASDAQ:GIVN) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Given Imaging's stock symbol?
Given Imaging trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "GIVN."
Has Given Imaging been receiving favorable news coverage?
Media stories about GIVN stock have trended somewhat positive this week, InfoTrie reports. The research firm identifies positive and negative press coverage by reviewing more than six thousand blog and news sources in real time. The firm ranks coverage of public companies on a scale of -5 to 5, with scores nearest to five being the most favorable. Given Imaging earned a media sentiment score of 1.6 on InfoTrie's scale. They also gave headlines about the healthcare company a news buzz of 10.0 out of 10, meaning that recent press coverage is extremely likely to have an effect on the stock's share price in the next several days.
Who are Given Imaging's key executives?
Given Imaging's management team includes the folowing people:
- Israel Makov, Chairman of the Board (Age 76)
- Nachum Shamir, President, Chief Executive Officer, Director (Age 62)
- Yuval Yanai, Chief Financial Officer (Age 64)
- Skip Baldino, President, Americas (Age 53)
- Thomas Pracht, President, EMEA (Age 56)
- Kazem Samandari, President, Asia Pacific/Japan (Age 62)
- Thomas Looby, Senior Vice President, Chief Marketing Officer (Age 44)
- Ido Warshavski, Senior Vice President, General Counsel, Corporate Secretary (Age 44)
- Keith A. Chrzanowski, Senior Vice President - Global Human Resources (Age 52)
- Ori J Braun, Senior Vice President - Business Development (Age 57)
How do I buy shares of Given Imaging?
Shares of GIVN can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
How can I contact Given Imaging?
Given Imaging's mailing address is Hermon Building, New Industrial Park, YOKNEAM, 2066724, Israel. The healthcare company can be reached via phone at +972-4-9097777.
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