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4 - AMGEN INC (0000318154) (Issuer)

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Howard Chang, M.D., Ph.D., Joins as Senior Vice President of Research and Chief Scientific Officer THOUSAND OAKS, Calif., Nov. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Amgen (NASDAQ:AMGN) today announced that Howard Chang, M.D., Ph.D., will join the company as senior vice president of Research, effective Dec. 16, 2024. Chang will also assume the title and responsibility of serving as Amgen's chief scientific officer, reporting to Jay Bradner, M.D., executive vice president of Research and Development. "Howard is one of our generation's foremost physician-scientists, with expertise in human genetics and a profound ability to distill complex disease biology into clarified targets," Bradner said. "Leading Rese

MITIGATE Phase 3 Study Results Reinforce Promise of UPLIZNA® as the First Potential Treatment tor IgG4-RD Phase 4 AGILE Data Support Shortening KRYSTEXXA® Infusion Time THOUSAND OAKS, Calif., Nov. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Amgen (NASDAQ:AMGN) today announced the presentation of new data across its rare disease portfolio and pipeline at the annual American College of Rheumatology (ACR) Convergence 2024 conference in Washington, D.C., Nov. 14-19, 2024. New data showcase reduction in disease activity by UPLIZNA® (inebilizumab-cdon) in Immunoglobulin G4-Related Disease (IgG4-RD) and support shorter infusion times for KRYSTEXXA® (pegloticase) co-administered with weekly oral methotrexate 15 mg. "T

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif., Nov. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Amgen (NASDAQ:AMGN) today issued the following statement on the MariTide (maridebart cafraglutide, formerly AMG 133) Phase 1 data. "As previously stated, Amgen does not see an association between the administration of MariTide and bone mineral density changes. The Phase 1 study results do not suggest any bone safety concern or change our conviction in the promise of MariTide. We look forward to sharing the Phase 2 topline data later this year." Amgen Forward-Looking StatementsThis communication contains forward-looking statements that are based on the current expectations and beliefs of Amgen. All statements, other than statements of histo

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif., Nov. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Amgen (NASDAQ:AMGN) will present at the 2024 UBS Global Healthcare Conference at 10:15 a.m. PT on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024. Peter Griffith, executive vice president and chief financial officer at Amgen, will present at the conference. The webcast will be broadcast over the internet simultaneously and will be available to members of the news media, investors and the general public. The webcast, as with other selected presentations regarding developments in Amgen's business given by management at certain investor and medical conferences, can be found on Amgen's website, www.amgen.com, under Investors. Information regarding presentation times,

Statistically Significant Reduction in Nasal Polyp Size, Nasal Congestion Compared to Placebo THOUSAND OAKS, Calif., Nov. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Amgen (NASDAQ:AMGN) and AstraZeneca today announced positive top-line results from the Phase 3 WAYPOINT trial in patients with chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP [nasal polyps]). The trial demonstrated patients treated with TEZSPIRE® (tezepelumab-ekko) had a statistically significant and clinically meaningful reduction in the size of nasal polyps and reduced nasal congestion compared to placebo. The safety profile and tolerability of TEZSPIRE in the trial were consistent with the known profile of the medicine. WAYPOINT was a randomize

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif., Oct. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Amgen (NASDAQ:AMGN) today announced financial results for the third quarter of 2024. "Strong growth in sales and earnings this quarter reflects the momentum we're building throughout our business. We continue to invest heavily in our rapidly advancing pipeline, with a focus on delivering innovative therapies across our core therapeutic areas," said Robert A. Bradway, chairman and chief executive officer. Key results include: For the third quarter, total revenues increased 23% to $8.5 billion in comparison to the third quarter of 2023.Product sales grew 24%, driven by 29% volume growth, partially offset by 2% lower net selling price. Exclud

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif., Oct. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Amgen (NASDAQ:AMGN) today announced that its Board of Directors declared a $2.25 per share dividend for the fourth quarter of 2024. The dividend will be paid on December 9, 2024, to all stockholders of record as of the close of business on November 18, 2024. About AmgenAmgen discovers, develops, manufactures and delivers innovative medicines to help millions of patients in their fight against some of the world's toughest diseases. More than 40 years ago, Amgen helped to establish the biotechnology industry and remains on the cutting-edge of innovation, using technology and human genetic data to push beyond what's known today. Amgen is adva

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif., Oct. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Amgen (NASDAQ:AMGN) today announced that it will report its third quarter 2024 financial results on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, after the close of the U.S. financial markets. The announcement will be followed by a conference call with the investment community at 4:30 p.m. ET. Participating in the call from Amgen will be Robert A. Bradway, chairman and chief executive officer, and other members of Amgen's senior management team. Live audio of the conference call will be simultaneously broadcast over the internet and will be available to members of the news media, investors and the general public. The webcast, as with other selected present

MINT Study Results Show Clinically Meaningful and Statistically Significant Efficacy in AChR+ and MuSK+ Patients First and Only Phase 3 Placebo-Controlled gMG Trial for a Biologic That Tapered Corticosteroid Use THOUSAND OAKS, Calif., Oct. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Amgen (NASDAQ:AMGN) today announced the presentation of positive top-line results from the Phase 3 MINT trial evaluating the efficacy and safety of UPLIZNA® (inebilizumab-cdon) for the treatment of adults with generalized myasthenia gravis (gMG), a rare autoimmune disorder. Results from this randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-group trial will be presented at the Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America (MGFA) Sci

Campaign Encourages Open Dialogue With Doctor About Unmanaged Symptoms to Find the Right Treatment Option THOUSAND OAKS, Calif., Oct. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Amgen (NASDAQ:AMGN) has partnered with multi-talented actress, producer and entrepreneur La La Anthony to share her personal journey living with plaque psoriasis, and to inspire people to be open with their doctors about how the disease affects their daily lives. As one of the more than 6 million people in the United States living with plaque psoriasis, La La understands the frustrations of living with this disease. Symptoms can distract from everyday moments, big and small, even influencing clothing or makeup choices.1,2  Experience t

Submission status for AMGEN INC's drug PAVBLU (ORIG-1) with active ingredient AFLIBERCEPT has changed to 'Approval' on 08/23/2024. Application Category: BLA, Application Number: 761298, Application Classification:

Submission status for AMGEN INC's drug REPATHA (SUPPL-43) with active ingredient EVOLOCUMAB has changed to 'Approval' on 08/20/2024. Application Category: BLA, Application Number: 125522, Application Classification:

Submission status for AMGEN INC's drug AMJEVITA (SUPPL-19) with active ingredient ADALIMUMAB-ATTO has changed to 'Approval' on 08/20/2024. Application Category: BLA, Application Number: 761024, Application Classification:

Submission status for AMGEN INC's drug AIMOVIG (SUPPL-22) with active ingredient ERENUMAB-AOOE has changed to 'Approval' on 08/06/2024. Application Category: BLA, Application Number: 761077, Application Classification:

For Immediate Release: June 18, 2024 Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is providing an at-a-glance summary of news from around the agency:  Today, the FDA announced a request for input about patient safety associated with certain medical software functions excluded from the medical device definition. This input will help the FDA develop the 2024 report on the risks and benefits to health of non-devic

For Immediate Release: May 28, 2024 Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Bkemv (eculizumab-aeeb) as the first interchangeable biosimilar to Soliris (eculizumab) to treat certain rare diseases. Bkemv is approved for the following treatment indications, which are also currently approved for Soliris: the treatment of patients with paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH) to reduce hemolysis; and 

Submission status for AMGEN INC's drug BKEMV (ORIG-1) with active ingredient ECULIZUMAB-AEEB has changed to 'Approval' on 05/28/2024. Application Category: BLA, Application Number: 761333, Application Classification:

For Immediate Release: May 17, 2024 Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is providing an at-a-glance summary of news from around the agency:  On Thursday, the FDA granted accelerated approval to tarlatamab-dlle (Imdelltra, Amgen, Inc.) for extensive stage small cell lung cancer (ES-SCLC) with disease progression on or after platinum-based chemotherapy. The prescribing information for tarlatamab-dlle inc

Submission status for AMGEN INC's drug IMDELLTRA (ORIG-1) with active ingredient TARLATAMAB-DLLE has changed to 'Approval' on 05/16/2024. Application Category: BLA, Application Number: 761344, Application Classification:

Submission status for AMGEN INC's drug OTEZLA (SUPPL-13) with active ingredient APREMILAST has changed to 'Approval' on 04/25/2024. Application Category: NDA, Application Number: 205437, Application Classification: Efficacy

Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bullish approach towards Amgen (NASDAQ:AMGN), and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in AMGN usually suggests something big is about to happen. We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 12 extraordinary options activities for Amgen. This level of activity is out of the ordinary. The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 58% leaning bullish and 33% bearish. Among these notable options, 3 are puts

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GLP-1 market leaders Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE:LLY) and Novo Nordisk A/S (NYSE:NVO) faced a significant selloff on Thursday, as new weight-loss drugs from rival pharmaceutical companies began threatening the dominance of their flagship products, Zepbound and Wegovy. Shares of Eli Lilly plummeted by 6.3%, marking their worst daily performance since March 2021. In the last two sessions, they have dropped by over 10%, registering the worst two-day downside since March 2020. Similarly, shares of Dutch pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk A/S fell 4%. Chart: Eli Lilly’s Worst Session In Over Three Years Image: Benzinga Pro Weight-Loss Market Sees New Entrants “This week is a pr

Financial giants have made a conspicuous bearish move on Amgen. Our analysis of options history for Amgen (NASDAQ:AMGN) revealed 18 unusual trades. Delving into the details, we found 22% of traders were bullish, while 38% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 3 were puts, with a value of $131,787, and 15 were calls, valued at $561,349. Expected Price Movements Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $210.0 to $370.0 for Amgen during the past quarter. Volume & Open Interest Trends Looking at the volume and open interest is a powerful move while trading options. This data can help you

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on Amgen (NASDAQ:AMGN). And retail traders should know. We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga. Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with AMGN, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen. So how do we know what these investors just did? Today, Benzinga's options scanner spotted 12 uncommon options trades for Amgen. This isn't normal. The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 41% bullish and 41%, bearish. Out of all of the special option

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on Amgen (NASDAQ:AMGN). And retail traders should know. We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga. Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with AMGN, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen. So how do we know what these investors just did? Today, Benzinga's options scanner spotted 10 uncommon options trades for Amgen. This isn't normal. The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 40% bullish and 20%, bearish. Out of all of the special option

Morgan Stanley analyst Terence Flynn maintains Amgen (NASDAQ:AMGN) with a Equal-Weight and lowers the price target from $310 to $303.

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities. Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner. Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Health Care sector: Symbol PUT/CALL Trade Type Sentiment Exp. Date Strike Price Total Trade Price Open Interest Volume AMGN CALL SWEEP BEARISH 07/19/24 $320.00 $27.4K 2.5K 277 LLY CALL TRADE BEARISH 08/16

The GLP-1 drug market for obesity treatment is expected to skyrocket to $1 trillion or more, according to Maurits Pot, founder and CEO of Tema ETFs, who shared this optimistic forecast in an exclusive interview with Benzinga. “Our view is that in the long term, this is not a two-horse race between Eli Lilly Company (NYSE:LLY) and Novo Nordisk A/S (NYSE:NVO),” Maurits stated, challenging the prevailing notion of a duopoly in the weight-loss market. Pot predicts that rising demand for weight loss treatments and expanded applications for GLP-1 drugs will drive this trillion-dollar market opportunity. In November 2023, Tema ETFs launched the Tema GLP-1, Obesity and Cardiometabolic ETF (

Replay Appoints Arun Balakumaran M.D., Ph.D as Chief Medical Officer Arun Balakumaran M.D., Ph.D, appointed Chief Medical Officer of Replay to support the Company's genomic medicine and engineered NK cell therapy pipelineFormer Chief Medical Officer of allogeneic CAR-T cell company Allogene Therapeutics and seasoned industry immuno-oncology, and cell and gene therapy expert Dr. Balakumaran also appointed CMO of Syena, Replay's engineered NK cell therapy product company pioneering first-in-class engineered T-cell Receptor Natural Killer cell (TCR-NK) therapy San Diego, California and London, UK, May 18, 2023 – Replay, a genome writing company reprogramming biology by writing and deliver

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif., Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Amgen (NASDAQ:AMGN) today announced the appointment of Michael V. Drake, M.D., to its Board of Directors, effective immediately.  Dr. Drake will also serve as a member of the Board's Corporate Responsibility and Compliance Committee and its Governance and Nominating Committee.  Following the appointment of Dr. Drake, the Board will be composed of 13 directors, 12 of whom are independent. Dr. Drake is president of the University of California, a system of 10 campuses, five medical centers and three nationally affiliated labs that serves more than 280,000 students and employs 230,000 faculty and staff. "Michael is an accomplished physician an

Blade Therapeutics, Inc. ("Blade"), a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing cutting-edge treatments for debilitating fibrotic and neurodegenerative diseases, today announced the appointment of Bassem Elmankabadi, M.D., as senior vice president of clinical development. In this role, Dr. Elmankabadi will oversee strategy and execution of Blade's clinical development programs. "Dr. Elmankabadi has an extensive track record driving drug development from proof-of-concept through launch across multiple therapeutic areas," said Wendye Robbins, M.D., president and CEO of Blade. "I am thrilled to welcome Dr. Elmankabadi to the Blade team as we seek to advance our clinical-stage pipeline t

NEW YORK and VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Nov. 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BriaCell Therapeutics Corp. (NASDAQ:BCTX, BCTXW))) (TSXV:BCT) ("BriaCell" or the "Company"), a clinical-stage biotechnology company specializing in targeted immunotherapies for advanced breast cancer and other cancers, is pleased to welcome the appointment of Jane Gross, Ph.D. to its Board of Directors. Dr. Jane Gross is a highly experienced biotech executive with over 30 years in leading research and development teams from discovery through preclinical evaluation and clinical development of therapeutics for the treatment of cancer and autoimmune and inflammatory diseases. Dr. Gross currently serves as an Independ

CAMBRIDGE, United Kingdom, Aug. 09, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dante Labs, a global leader in genomics and precision medicine, announced today the appointment of Mark Morgan as a board member. Mark is the SVP of Market Access for GRAIL, which has developed a highly innovative multi-cancer, early detection blood test. "We are excited to welcome Mark Morgan to the Dante Labs Board," said Dante Labs CEO Andrea Riposati, "Mark is a rockstar in healthcare. His deep experience with health plans, coupled with market access expertise in both biopharma and diagnostics will be invaluable to Dante Labs as we continue to build on our global success and expansion in the United States." Mr. Morgan state

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif., Jan. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Amgen (NASDAQ: AMGN) today announced the launch of a new seven-year environmental sustainability plan, which includes a commitment to achieve carbon neutrality, while also reducing water use by 40% and waste disposed by 75%. "As a science-based company with a mission to serve patients, we understand the profound impact that climate change is having on human health around the world," said Robert A. Bradway, chairman and chief executive officer at Amgen.  "Our new commitments expand on our previous achievements and drive Amgen's continued leadership on environmental sustainability that will benefit our patients, staff, shareholders and c

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: IRWD) today announced the appointment of Jay P. Shepard to its Board of Directors, effective immediately. Mr. Shepard will also serve as a member of the Audit Committee. Following the appointment of Mr. Shepard, the Board is now composed of 11 directors, nine of whom are independent. “We are excited to welcome Jay to Ironwood’s Board. Jay is a recognized leader within our industry with nearly three decades of expertise as an accomplished public company CEO and senior executive,” said Julie McHugh, chair of Ironwood’s Board. “We look forward to leveraging Jay’s deep expertise as we seek to further our mission to adva