Dyadic International, Inc. (Dyadic) is an early-stage biotechnology company. The Company has operations in the United States, the Netherlands and Poland. Dyadic uses its technologies to conduct research and development (R&D) and commercial activities for the discovery, development, manufacture and sale of products and solutions for the bioenergy, industrial enzyme, and biopharmaceutical industries. The Company derives all of its revenues from the licensing of its technologies and the sale of its enzymes. The Company is a holding company that holds all of Dyadic International (USA), Inc. (Dyadic-Florida). Dyadic-Florida owns all of Geneva Investment Holdings Limited, Dyadic Nederland BV, and Dyadic International Sp. z o.o. Dyadic’s R&D activities focus on its fungal strains and associated technologies. In particular, Dyadic uses its Trichoderma and C1 fungal strains in the production of its industrial enzymes.

Gentium S.p.A was founded in 1993 and is based in Villa Guardia, Italy. Gentium S.p.A., a biopharmaceutical company, engages in the research, development, and manufacture of drugs to treat and prevent various vascular diseases and conditions related to cancer and cancer treatments. It develops and manufactures defibrotide, DNA based drug derived from pig intestines, to treat and prevent hepatic veno-occlusive disease (VOD), a condition in which some of the veins in the liver are blocked as a result of cancer treatments, such as chemotherapy prior to stem cell transplantation. The company conducts a phase III clinical trial of defibrotide to treat severe VOD in the United States, Canada, and Israel. It also conducts a phase II/III clinical trial of defibrotide in Europe to prevent VOD in children. In addition, the company offers Sulglicotide that is developed from swine duodenum and has ulcer healing and gastrointestinal protective properties; and Urokinase to treat various vascular disorders, such as deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolisms.

Akorn, Inc. was founded in 1971 and is headquartered in Lake Forest, Illinois. Akorn, Inc. manufactures and markets diagnostic and therapeutic pharmaceuticals in the areas of ophthalmology, rheumatology, anesthesia, and antidotes in the United States. The company's Ophthalmic Segment markets diagnostic products, including mydriatics and cycloplegics, anesthetics, topical stains, gonioscopic solutions, and angiography dyes, which are used in the office setting. It also sells therapeutic products, such as antibiotics, anti-infectives, steroids, steroid combinations, glaucoma medications, decongestants/antihistamines, and anti-edema medications to wholesalers and other national account customers. In addition, this segment offers non-pharmaceutical products, including various artificial tear solutions, preservative-free lubricating ointments, eyelid cleansers, vitamin supplements, and contact lens accessories. The company's Hospital Drugs and Injectables Segment markets specialty injectable pharmaceutical products, including antidotes and anesthesia, as well as products used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and pain management. It markets products to hospitals through wholesalers and other national account customers, as well as directly to medical specialists. The company's Biologics and Vaccines Segment markets adult Tetanus-Diphtheria vaccines directly to hospitals and physicians, as well as through wholesalers and national distributors. Its Contract Services Segment manufactures products for third party pharmaceutical and biotechnology customers. The company also markets and distributes vaccines purchased from outside sources. Its customers include physicians, optometrists, hospitals, wholesalers, group purchasing organizations, and other pharmaceutical companies.

Sanofi Pasteur MSD Limited company makes a range of vaccines for adults and children in the UK, as well as vaccines for those traveling abroad; it is the largest producer of vaccines in the UK. It makes about 20 vaccines including those for influenza, polio, hepatitis A and B, rabies (discovered by namesake Louis Pasteur), yellow fever, and tetanus. Sanofi Pasterur company has also developed Gardasil, a vaccine against types of human papillomavirus (HPV) known to cause cervical cancer. Sanofi Pasteur MSD is a joint venture between the vaccine division of Sanofi-Aventis and drug firm Merck, which each own half of the company.

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Limited company was founded in 1901 and is headquartered in Petach Tikva, Israel. Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Limited (Teva) is a global pharmaceutical company that develops, produces and markets generic drugs covering all treatment categories. The Company has a pharmaceutical business, whose principal products are Copaxone for multiple sclerosis and Azilect for Parkinson’s disease and respiratory products. Teva’s active pharmaceutical ingredient business provides vertical integration to Teva’s own pharmaceutical production and sells to third party manufacturers. The Company’s global operations are conducted in North America, Europe, Latin America, Asia and Israel. Teva has operations in more than 60 countries, as well as 38 finished dosage pharmaceutical manufacturing sites in 17 countries, 20 generic research and development centers operating mostly within certain manufacturing sites and 20 API manufacturing sites around the world. In January 2009, Phibro Animal Health Corporation completed the acquisition of the Abic Animal Health business from the Company.

EastPharma would like to be the place where east meets west. The Turkish pharmaceutical manufacturer operates via two major subsidiaries. Deva Holdings makes branded generics, active pharmaceutical ingredients (API), veterinary products, and consumer hygiene products. Its Saba unit makes generic high-end cardiovascular and pain medications. EastPharma sells about 70 branded generics and a dozen licensed drugs including versions of the blockbuster drugs Viagra, Singulair, and Lamisil. The company operates seven manufacturing plants in and around Istanbul and sell its products in nearly 20 Eastern European countries with an eye toward Western expansion.

Arnet Pharmaceutical manufactures private-label nutritional supplements. Arnet Pharmaceutical Corp. products range from daily vitamins and herbal extracts to minerals and amino acids. The company's capabilities include making tablet, capsule, powder, and chewable products. As a contract manufacturer, Arnet will work from customer-provided formulations or formulate products themselves. It also produces blended products such as Osteoporex, a calcium blend to address osteoporosis, and Gluthatione, an antioxidant supplement to increases energy and reduces stress. Founded in 1972, Arnet's customers span across more than 50 countries.

Antisoma plc company was founded in 1988. Antisoma is anti-cancer. The drug development firm scouts academic or cancer research institutions for promising new oncology drug candidates and snaps them up. Once the drugs are in its pipeline, Antisoma conducts preclinical and clinical trials. The company's leading candidates in clinical trials include possible treatments for lung cancer, acute myeloid leukemia, and breast cancer. Its 2008 acquisition of Xanthus Pharmaceuticals brought along more candidates, and helped Antisoma expand in the US. Antisoma also partners with larger drug makers and research groups, including Novartis, to develop and commercialize products.

NextPharma Technologies, also known as NextPharma San Diego (and sometimes known as Bioserv) provides contract manufacturing services to biotechnology, pharmaceutical, diagnostic, and medical device companies. Its facilities can prepare the small batches of biological drugs and placebos used in clinical trials. It can produce solid, liquid, and semi-solid products, as well as injectable drugs. It also offers clinical trial support services and pharmaceutical logistics services. The company's customers include both small and large multinational health care corporations. NextPharma Technologies is the US subsidiary of the UK's NextPharma Technologies Holding Ltd.

Abbott GmbH wants to cure what ails you. A subsidiary of Abbott Labs, the company has production facilities in four German cities. The Wiesbaden facility produces biopharmaceuticals used to treat rheumatoid arthritis and HIV/AIDS, as well as hospital and nutritional products. It also houses the company's diagnostics sales department. The Ludwigshafen complex (one of Abbott's largest pharmaceutical production sites outside the US) is home to Abbott Labs' European clinical trials, high-tech drug production, and R&D operations. Wetzlar houses Abbott Vascular Management while Rangendingen houses a vascular instrument manufacturing plant where balloon catheters, stents, and stent delivery systems are made.

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