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	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			AMGEN INC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000318154
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	BIOLOGICAL PRODUCTS (NO DIAGNOSTIC SUBSTANCES) [2836]
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		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
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		CITY:			THOUSAND OAKS
		STATE:			CA
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		BUSINESS PHONE:		805-447-1000

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		CITY:			THOUSAND OAKS
		STATE:			CA
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