Zealand Pharma posts smaller-than-expected Q1 loss as obesity drugs advance

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- Danish drug developer Zealand Pharma ZELA.CO reported a smaller-than-expected first-quarter operating loss on Thursday, boosted by strong momentum in its obesity drug pipeline, and said it would launch a share buyback of up to $200 million.