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Pfizer inks contract with ViroLogic, to invest in firm

Reuters NewMedia - November 14, 2002


SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Nov 14 (Reuters) - ViroLogic Inc. VLGC.O said on Thursday it has signed a deal with Pfizer Inc PFE.N , the world's largest drugmaker, to supply HIV resistance testing technology for Pfizer drug development programs.

As part of the deal, Pfizer will make an investment in ViroLogic resulting in Pfizer owning about 5 percent of the company.

The company also reported a narrower third quarter loss on Thursday and lowered its revenue target for the year.

The company lost $5.8 million, or 24 cents per share, compared with a loss of $8.9 million, or 45 cents per share, a year earlier.

ViroLogic said it expects revenue of $24 million to $26 million for 2002, lower than a previous view of $28 million to $32 million. The company attributed the shortfall to delays in starting new clinical trials.


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