Amgen completes $27.8B acquisition of Horizon
Health Care & Life Science, Latest newsThousand Oaks-based Amgen completed its largest acquisition in company history on Oct. 6, purchasing Horizon Therapeutics plc for $116.50 per share in cash, representing a transaction equity value of approximately $27.8 billion. “Today marks an exciting milestone as we welcome Horizon employees to Amgen and begin working together to serve even more patients around the world suffering from Read More →
Private bank to open first Santa Barbara location
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Teledyne’s growth through acquisition strategy meets the test
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Unemployment rate hikes up in August
Economy, Latest news, Tri-County EconomyThe unemployment rate along the Central Coast took quite a leap from July to August, as the unemployment rate of the tri-counties jumped from 3.6% to 4%, according to the data released on Sept. 15 from the California Employment Development Department. Ventura County had the highest unemployment rate at 4.6% in August. The county also Read More →
Agtech forum highlights necessity for advancements
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Guest commentary: Understanding the difference between an independent contractor and employee
Op/Eds, OpinionBy Emilie Elliott Every business owner should be aware that there are two main classifications of workers: independent contractors and employees. While both play important roles in the workforce, it is important to understand the legal distinctions between the two. If you own a business, having a comprehensive understanding of the key differences, as well Read More →
Street smarts: SDRI raises $400K in pursuit of new upgrades to current facilities
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