The company was too aggressive- and I, as its leader, was too aggressive - in pursuing price increases on certain drugs. Chief Executive Michael Pearson More Quotes by Chief Executive Michael Pearson More Quotes From Chief Executive Michael Pearson In hindsight I regret pursuing, transactions where a central premise was a planned increase in the prices of the medicines, we should have abandoned the transaction with Marathon when it became clear that the expected arrival of generic competition made the economics of the deal dependent on significant price increases. Chief Executive Michael Pearson business It's been a privilege to lead Valeant for the past eight years, while I regret the controversies that have adversely impacted our business over the past several months, I know that Valeant is a strong and resilient company, and I am committed to doing everything I can to ensure a smooth transition to new leadership. Chief Executive Michael Pearson top-news Now that I have returned, I have been working diligently to review the business so that I can share our latest performance and outlook with shareholders. Chief Executive Michael Pearson business February 29th was my first day back to work following a two-month medical absence, now that I have returned, I have been working diligently to review the business so that I can share our latest performance and outlook with shareholders. Chief Executive Michael Pearson company-news We know many doctors and patients were concerned about the recent allegations surrounding Philidor’s business practices, and so were we. Chief Executive Michael Pearson business What we expect from all our units is to grow 10 percent a year. Chief Executive Michael Pearson company-news