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Date Title
Dec. 14, 2005 Amgen to Acquire Abgenix for $22.50 Per Share; Provides Amgen With Full Ownership of Panitumumab and Eliminates a Denosumab Royalty
Dec. 12, 2005 New Phase 3 Data Show Potential Benefits of Aranesp(R) Dosed Every Three Weeks for Chemotherapy-Induced Anemia; Aranesp Treatment Achieved and Maintained Target Hemoglobin Levels and Reduced Incidence of Red Blood Cell Transfusions
Dec. 12, 2005 Interim Long-Term Follow-up Data Show AMG 531 Increases Platelets in Patients with Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura; Results Suggest Once-Weekly Dosing of AMG 531 Results in Sustained Platelet Response
Dec. 11, 2005 Updated Interim Aranesp(R) Phase 2 Data Suggest Major Response in Anemic Patients with Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS); Patients with Bone Marrow Disorder Also Showed Improvements in Hemoglobin Levels and Fatigue
Dec. 8, 2005 The Wellness Community and Amgen Partner with Professional Cyclist George Hincapie to Launch 'Breakaway from Cancer' Initiative
Nov. 15, 2005 Amgen Foundation Donates $500,000 to South Asia Earthquake Relief Efforts
Nov. 13, 2005 Two-Year Trial Results of Amgen Investigational Therapy for Bone Loss, Denosumab, Show Increased Bone Mineral Density with Twice-Yearly Dosing
Nov. 13, 2005 Treatment Has Demonstrated Improvement in Physical Function and Kept Joint Damage from Progressing at Three Years
Nov. 12, 2005 Data Show Aranesp(R) (Darbepoetin Alfa) Administered Once Monthly Maintains Hemoglobin Levels in Chronic Kidney Disease Patients with Anemia
Nov. 10, 2005 Nominations Open for the Amgen Award for Science Teaching Excellence; 19 Outstanding Teachers Will Be Recognized in Communities Where Amgen Operates
Nov. 9, 2005 Amgen Files Lawsuit Against Roche for Patent Infringement
Nov. 3, 2005 Panitumumab Significantly Improves Progression-Free Survival in Phase 3 Randomized Metastatic Colorectal Cancer Study
Nov. 3, 2005 Media Notification/Webcast Notification - Amgen and Abgenix to Conduct Conference Call and Webcast Regarding Panitumumab Pivotal Study Results - November 3, 2005, 8:00 am PT
Nov. 2, 2005 Amgen Announces Sponsorship of World-Class Cycling Event; Company to Join with the Wellness Community to Raise Awareness and Funds to Help People Fight Cancer
Oct. 28, 2005 European Commission Approves Kepivance(TM) (Palifermin) for Oral Mucositis in Cancer Patients Undergoing Blood and Bone Marrow Transplant
Oct. 19, 2005 Amgen's Third Quarter 2005 Adjusted Earnings Per Share Increased 33 Percent to 85 Cents; Third Quarter 2005 GAAP Earnings Per Share Increased to 77 Cents from 18 Cents
Sep. 15, 2005 FDA Expands Neulasta(R) Label; New Label Extends First-Cycle Protection From Infection To Cancer Patients Receiving Moderately Myelosuppressive Chemotherapy
Sep. 6, 2005 Amgen Announces FDA Licensure of Two New Manufacturing Facilities; Company Continues to Meet Increased Demand for Its Novel Therapeutics
Sep. 2, 2005 Amgen Names Phyllis Piano Vice President, Corporate Communications and Philanthropy
Sep. 2, 2005 Amgen Announces Initiation of Phase 3 Trial to Evaluate the Impact of Treating Anemia with Darbepoetin Alfa in Patients with Heart Failure to Reduce Mortality and Hospitalization
Sep. 1, 2005 Amgen Donates $2.5 Million to Hurricane Katrina Relief Efforts
Aug. 10, 2005 Amgen Names Michael Kelly as Chief Accounting Officer
Aug. 4, 2005 Amgen Strengthens Focus on Oncology Pipeline, Names David R. Parkinson to New Role in Research and Development Organization
Aug. 2, 2005 Amgen Adopts ``Guiding Principles'' for Direct-to-Consumer Advertising
Aug. 1, 2005 Abgenix and Amgen Announce FDA Grants Panitumumab Fast Track Designation for Metastatic Colorectal Cancer
Jul. 28, 2005 Kepivance(TM) (palifermin) Receives Positive Regulatory Opinion for Approval in Europe
Jul. 19, 2005 Amgen's Second Quarter 2005 Adjusted Earnings Per Share Increased 42 Percent to 88 Cents
Jul. 6, 2005 Interim Data Suggest Major Response with Aranesp(R) in Anemic Patients with Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS)
Jun. 1, 2005 FDA Expands ENBREL Psoriatic Arthritis Indication -- ENBREL Approved as First and Only Treatment to Improve Physical Function in These Patients
May. 19, 2005 2005 Recipients of Amgen Award for Science Teaching Excellence Announced; 19 Outstanding Science Teachers and Their Schools Recognized in Communities Across U.S. and Puerto Rico
May. 17, 2005 Amgen Names Jim Daly, Senior Vice President, North America Commercial Operations
May. 17, 2005 Further Phase 2 Data Confirm Panitumumab Single-Agent Antitumor Activity in Patients with Metastatic Colorectal Cancer
May. 15, 2005 Aranesp Dosed Every Three Weeks Achieved and Maintained Target Hemoglobin Levels in Patients with Chemotherapy-Induced Anemia
May. 15, 2005 Final Results of Phase 3 Head-to-Head Study Demonstrate Aranesp Dosed Every Two Weeks is Comparable to Epoetin Alfa Dosed Weekly in Cancer Patients with Chemotherapy-Induced Anemia
May. 15, 2005 Large Community-Based Clinical Trial in Older Cancer Patients Suggests Benefits of Neulasta in First and Subsequent Cycles Of Chemotherapy
May. 6, 2005 Amgen Submits Supplemental Biologics License Application for Aranesp Extended Dosing; Phase 3 Study Evaluated Aranesp Dosed Once Every Three Weeks in Patients with Chemotherapy-Induced Anemia
May. 5, 2005 Amgen Announces Expiration and Results of its Exchange Offer for Its Outstanding Liquid Yield Option Notes Due 2032
May. 4, 2005 Amgen Announces One-Day Extension of Its Exchange Offer for Its Outstanding Liquid Yield Option Notes Due 2032
May. 3, 2005 Amgen Announces Plans to Webcast Selected Management Presentations
Apr. 26, 2005 Phase 3 Clinical Trial Initiated to Evaluate the Use of Panitumumab Therapy for First-Line Treatment of Metastatic Colorectal Cancer; Study Evaluates Panitumumab Administered With Bevacizumab and Chemotherapy
Apr. 21, 2005 Amgen's First Quarter 2005 Adjusted Earnings Per Share Increased 26 Percent to 72 Cents
Apr. 11, 2005 Multimedia Available: Landmark Trial to Link Reduction in Cardiovascular Risk With Treatment of Anemia in Diabetics With Chronic Kidney Disease
Apr. 11, 2005 Landmark Trial to Link Reduction in Cardiovascular Risk With Treatment of Anemia in Diabetics With Chronic Kidney Disease
Apr. 6, 2005 Amgen Commences Exchange Offer for Its Outstanding Liquid Yield Option Notes Due 2032
Mar. 28, 2005 Landmark Trial Will Evaluate the Impact of Treating Anemia on Cardiovascular Outcomes in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease and Type 2 Diabetes
Mar. 2, 2005 Amgen Announces Results of Its Repurchase of Tendered Liquid Yield Option Notes Due 2032
Feb. 25, 2005 Phase 3 Study Published in The Journal of Clinical Oncology Shows First-Cycle Administration of Neulasta Significantly Lowers Incidence of Neutropenia with Related Fever and Hospitalization
Feb. 22, 2005 Amgen Announces One-Time Cash Payment and Additional Put Right for Liquid Yield Option Notes Due 2032
Feb. 18, 2005 Treatment with ENBREL Had a Positive Effect on Activities of Daily Living for Patients with Psoriasis
Feb. 11, 2005 Following Complete Review of Phase 2 Trial Data Amgen Confirms Decision to Halt GDNF Study; Comprehensive Review of Scientific Findings, Patient Safety, Drove Decision
Jan. 31, 2005 Amgen Announces Put Option Notification for Liquid Yield Option Notes Due 2032
Jan. 27, 2005 Amgen's Fourth Quarter 2004 Adjusted Earnings Per Share Increased 26 Percent to 58 Cents; Full Year 2004 Adjusted Earnings Per Share Increased 26 Percent to $2.40
Jan. 21, 2005 Amgen Announces Webcast of 2004 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Financial Results
Jan. 11, 2005 Amgen Significantly Expands Support of Patient Assistance Programs; Financial Support To Help Ensure Patients Have Access To Innovative Therapies Critical To Care
Jan. 3, 2005 Amgen Donates $1 Million and Establishes Tsunami Relief Program; Staff Donations, Company Contributions To Help South Asia Victims
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