Indeed, there are a few of these on his list such as T-MD1 for breast cancer (Roche), alpharadin for prostate cancer (Bayer) and BG-12 for MS (Biogen-Idec).

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That puts even more focus on the approval and launch of BG-12 for multiple sclerosis, which is expected later this year.

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Although some large companies - including HSBC, Diageo, Anglo-American, Cadbury, Rolls Royce, GKN, BAT, BP, Shell and BG - have had a presence in Brazil for many years, several sectors have been ignored.

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Second, the government might be tempted to revisit existing contracts, which would be bad for confidence and disastrous for Petrobras and its partners (Britain's BG Group has a 25% stake in Tupi and Portugal's Galp Energia 10%).

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For owners who accept the offer, the replacement oil contains an additive from BG Products Inc.

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