Amgen's Second Quarter 2010 Adjusted Earnings Per Share Increased 7 Percent to $1.38


Second Quarter 2010 Revenue Increased 2 Percent to $3.8 Billion
Second Quarter 2010 GAAP Earnings Per Share Unchanged at $1.25
Adjusting for the Impact of a Weaker Euro, 2010 Total Revenue Guidance Revised to Slightly Below $15.1 Billion
2010 Adjusted Earnings Per Share Guidance Unchanged at Towards Lower End of $5.05-$5.25

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif., July 29, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --

Amgen (Nasdaq: AMGN) reported adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $1.38 for the second quarter of 2010, an increase of 7 percent compared to $1.29 for the second quarter of 2009. Adjusted net income increased 1 percent to $1,326 million for the second quarter of 2010 compared to $1,311 million for the second quarter of 2009.

Total revenue increased 2 percent for the second quarter of 2010 to $3,804 million versus $3,713 million for the second quarter of 2009.

"We delivered a solid quarter," said Kevin Sharer, chairman & CEO. "We are in the process of launching Prolia worldwide and look forward to working with global regulatory authorities to gain approval for denosumab in patients with advanced cancer."

Adjusted EPS and adjusted net income for the second quarter of 2010 and 2009 exclude, for the applicable periods, stock option expense, certain expenses related to acquisitions, non-cash interest expense resulting from a change in accounting in the first quarter of 2009 for our convertible notes, the income tax benefit as a result of resolving certain non-routine transfer pricing issues with the Internal Revenue Service ("IRS") and certain other items. These adjustments and other items are presented on the attached reconciliation tables.

On a reported basis and calculated in accordance with United States (U.S.) Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Amgen's GAAP diluted EPS were $1.25 for the second quarter of 2010, unchanged from the second quarter of 2009. GAAP net income decreased 5 percent to $1,202 million for the second quarter of 2010 from $1,269 million for the second quarter of 2009. GAAP net income for the second quarter of 2009 was positively impacted by $115 million as a result of resolving certain non-routine transfer pricing issues with the IRS.

Product Sales Performance

Total product sales for the second quarter of 2010 decreased 1 percent to $3,613 million from $3,634 million for the second quarter of 2009. Sales in the U.S. totaled $2,787 million, a decrease of 2 percent versus $2,833 million for the second quarter of 2009. Second quarter 2010 U.S. product sales include a $45 million unfavorable impact for certain U.S. Health Care Reform Legislation provisions that were in effect during the second quarter, partially offset by a $9 million favorable adjustment related to changes in accounting estimates with respect to the accruals for U.S. Health Care Reform Legislation recorded in the first quarter of 2010. International sales increased 3 percent to $826 million versus $801 million for the second quarter of 2009. Changes in foreign exchange positively impacted second quarter 2010 sales by $11 million. Excluding the favorable impact of foreign exchange, total product sales decreased 1 percent and international product sales increased 2 percent.

Worldwide sales of Aranesp(R) (darbepoetin alfa) decreased 13 percent to $603 million in the second quarter of 2010 versus $693 million for the second quarter of 2009. In the U.S., Aranesp sales decreased 21 percent to $267 million for the second quarter of 2010 versus $338 million for the second quarter of 2009. The decrease was driven by a decline in demand. The decline in demand was due to a decrease in units sold reflecting an overall decline in the segment, and to a lesser extent, a slight loss of segment share. International Aranesp sales decreased 5 percent to $336 million versus $355 million in the second quarter of 2009 due to a decrease in demand reflecting an overall decline in the segment. Excluding the favorable impact of foreign exchange of $3 million, worldwide Aranesp sales decreased 13 percent and international product sales decreased 6 percent.

Sales of EPOGEN(R) (Epoetin alfa) increased 3 percent to $657 million in the second quarter of 2010 versus $638 million in the second quarter of 2009, primarily due to an increase in demand and favorable changes in wholesaler inventories. The increase in demand was principally due to patient population growth, partially offset by a decrease in dose utilization.

Combined worldwide sales of Neulasta(R) (pegfilgrastim) and NEUPOGEN(R) (Filgrastim) increased 1 percent to $1,174 million in the second quarter of 2010 versus $1,158 million for the second quarter of 2009. Combined sales of Neulasta and NEUPOGEN in the U.S. were $868 million in the second quarter of 2010 versus $855 million in the second quarter of 2009, an increase of 2 percent due primarily to favorable changes in wholesaler inventories, partially offset by a low single-digit percentage point decrease in demand. The decrease in demand was driven by a decline in units sold, partially offset by a mid single-digit percentage point increase in average net sales price. Combined international sales increased 1 percent to $306 million in the second quarter of 2010 versus $303 million for the second quarter of 2009. This increase was primarily driven by the positive impact of changes in foreign exchange of $5 million. This increase was partially offset by a slight decrease in demand. Excluding the impact of foreign exchange, combined worldwide product sales of NEUPOGEN and Neulasta increased 1 percent and international product sales decreased 1 percent.

Sales of Enbrel(R) (etanercept) decreased 2 percent in the second quarter of 2010 to $877 million versus $899 million for the second quarter of 2009, driven by a decrease in demand. The decrease in demand was principally due to a mid single-digit percentage point decline in units sold reflecting a share decline primarily as a result of increased competitive activity in dermatology, partially offset by an increase in average net sales price. ENBREL continues to maintain a leading position in both the rheumatology and dermatology segments.

Worldwide sales of Sensipar(R) (cinacalcet) increased 3 percent to $172 million in the second quarter of 2010 versus $167 million during the second quarter of 2009, primarily as a result of increased demand, partially offset by unfavorable changes in U.S. wholesaler inventories.

Vectibix(R) (panitumumab) sales for the second quarter of 2010 were $72 million compared to $56 million for the second quarter of 2009. Sales growth was driven by international demand partially as a result of recent launches.

Operating Expense Analysis on an Adjusted Basis:

Cost of sales increased to 15.2 percent of sales for the second quarter of 2010 versus 14.5 percent of sales for the second quarter of 2009. This increase was primarily driven by higher bulk material cost and less favorable product mix, partially offset by lower royalties and excess capacity charges.

Research and Development (R&D) expenses decreased 2 percent to $642 million for the second quarter of 2010 versus $657 million for the second quarter of 2009. This decrease was primarily driven by the $50 million payment to obtain an exclusive license to Cytokinetics' cardiac contractility program in the second quarter of 2009 partially offset by lower expense recoveries associated with ongoing collaborations and higher staff related costs.

Selling, General, and Administrative (SG&A) expenses increased 9 percent to $968 million in the second quarter of 2010 versus $891 million in the second quarter of 2009. This increase was primarily due to spending for activities in anticipation of the approval of Prolia(TM) (denosumab), higher litigation expenses, and higher staff related costs. These increases were partially offset by lower expenses associated with the Pfizer profit share due to lower ENBREL sales, expense recoveries related to the GlaxoSmithKline collaboration to commercialize Prolia in postmenopausal osteoporosis (PMO) in Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and Mexico, and lower promotional expenses on marketed products.

Excluding expenses associated with the Pfizer profit share of $294 million and $301 million for the second quarter of 2010 and 2009, respectively, adjusted SG&A expenses for the second quarter of 2010 increased 14 percent versus the second quarter of 2009.

The adjusted tax rate for the second quarter of 2010 was 20.0 percent compared to 18.1 percent for the second quarter of 2009. The increase was primarily due to the benefit of the federal R&D tax credit in the second quarter of 2009 (the credit has not been extended for 2010) and changes in profits associated with the Company's Puerto Rico operations and revenue and expense mix in the second quarter of 2010 versus the second quarter of 2009.

During the second quarter of 2010, Amgen repurchased approximately 10 million shares of common stock at a total cost of $0.6 billion. The Company currently has $3.7 billion remaining under its authorized stock repurchase program.

Average diluted shares for adjusted EPS for the second quarter of 2010 were 964 million versus 1,016 million for the second quarter of 2009.

Capital expenditures for the second quarter of 2010 were $177 million versus $139 million for the second quarter of 2009. Worldwide cash and marketable securities were $14.5 billion and adjusted outstanding debt was $12.2 billion as of June 30, 2010. The Company's adjusted outstanding debt excludes the impact of a change in accounting on the carrying values of its convertible notes.

The Company's outstanding debt presented in accordance with GAAP was $11.7 billion as of June 30, 2010.

2010 Guidance Update

As a result of the weaker Euro, the Company now expects revenues to be slightly below $15.1 billion versus previous guidance towards the lower end of the range of $15.1 billion to $15.5 billion. The Company's hedging program seeks to minimize the impact of foreign exchange volatility on net income by hedging the portion of international product sales, primarily denominated in the Euro, which are in excess of international operating expenses. As a result, changes in the Euro exchange rate do not have a material impact on net income. Adjusted EPS guidance remains unchanged at towards the lower end of the range of $5.05 to $5.25. Adjusted EPS excludes stock option expense, certain expenses related to prior acquisitions and the non-cash interest expense resulting from a change in accounting for our convertible notes.

Included in the 2010 revenue and Adjusted EPS guidance noted above is the estimated impact of the U.S. Health Care Reform Legislation of $200 million to $250 million.

The Company still expects the 2010 adjusted tax rate to be in the range of 20 percent to 21 percent and capital expenditures to be approximately $600 million.

Second Quarter Product and Pipeline Update

The Company provided updates on selected products and clinical programs.

Denosumab: The Company discussed that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted priority review designation to denosumab for the treatment of bone metastases to reduce skeletal related events in patients with cancer. Priority review designation is granted to drugs that offer major advances in treatment, or provide a treatment where no adequate therapy exists. Consistent with priority review guidelines, the FDA will target an Agency action within six months of the application submission date, resulting in a Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) action date of Thursday, November 18.

Vectibix: The Company announced that it now expects data from its Phase 3 study of Vectibix for the treatment of metastatic squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck in the third quarter of 2010.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Management has presented its operating results in accordance with GAAP and on an "adjusted" (or non-GAAP basis) for the three and six months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009. In addition, management has presented its outstanding debt in accordance with GAAP and on an "adjusted" (or non-GAAP basis) as of June 30, 2010. The Company believes that the presentation of non-GAAP financial measures provides useful supplementary information to and facilitates additional analysis by investors. The Company uses these non-GAAP financial measures in connection with its own budgeting and financial planning. These non-GAAP financial measures are in addition to, not a substitute for, or superior to, measures of financial performance prepared in conformity with GAAP. Further, our reconciliations of GAAP to "adjusted" operating results, which are included on the attached tables, are presented in a format which we believe facilitates a reader's understanding of the impact of the various adjustments to our GAAP operating results, individually and in the aggregate, and are not intended to place any undue prominence on our adjusted operating results.

About Amgen

Amgen discovers, develops, manufactures and delivers innovative human therapeutics. A biotechnology pioneer since 1980, Amgen was one of the first companies to realize the new science's promise by bringing safe and effective medicines from lab, to manufacturing plant, to patient. Amgen therapeutics have changed the practice of medicine, helping millions of people around the world in the fight against cancer, kidney disease, rheumatoid arthritis and other serious illnesses. With a deep and broad pipeline of potential new medicines, Amgen remains committed to advancing science to dramatically improve people's lives. To learn more about our pioneering science and our vital medicines, visit www.amgen.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This news release contains forward-looking statements that involve significant risks and uncertainties, including those discussed below and others that can be found in our Form 10-K for the year ended Dec. 31, 2009, and in our periodic reports on Form 10-Q and Form 8-K. Amgen is providing this information as of the date of this news release and does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained in this document as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

No forward-looking statement can be guaranteed and actual results may differ materially from those we project. The Company's results may be affected by our ability to successfully market both new and existing products domestically and internationally, clinical and regulatory developments (domestic or foreign) involving current and future products, sales growth of recently launched products, competition from other products (domestic or foreign) and difficulties or delays in manufacturing our products. In addition, sales of our products are affected by reimbursement policies imposed by third-party payors, including governments, private insurance plans and managed care providers and may be affected by regulatory, clinical and guideline developments and domestic and international trends toward managed care and health care cost containment as well as U.S. legislation affecting pharmaceutical pricing and reimbursement. Government and others' regulations and reimbursement policies may affect the development, usage and pricing of our products. Furthermore, our research, testing, pricing, marketing and other operations are subject to extensive regulation by domestic and foreign government regulatory authorities. We or others could identify safety, side effects or manufacturing problems with our products after they are on the market. Our business may be impacted by government investigations, litigation and product liability claims. Further, while we routinely obtain patents for our products and technology, the protection offered by our patents and patent applications may be challenged, invalidated or circumvented by our competitors. We depend on third parties for a significant portion of our manufacturing capacity for the supply of certain of our current and future products and limits on supply may constrain sales of certain of our current products and product candidate development. In addition, we compete with other companies with respect to some of our marketed products as well as for the discovery and development of new products. Discovery or identification of new product candidates cannot be guaranteed and movement from concept to product is uncertain; consequently, there can be no guarantee that any particular product candidate will be successful and become a commercial product. Further, some raw materials, medical devices and component parts for our products are supplied by sole third-party suppliers.

    Amgen Inc.
    Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income and
    Reconciliation of GAAP Earnings to "Adjusted" Earnings
    (In millions, except per share data)
    (Unaudited)

                                          Three Months Ended
                                             June 30, 2010
                                             -------------
                                    GAAP       Adjustments   "Adjusted"
                                    ----       -----------   ----------
    Revenues:
      Product sales                $3,613        $-            $3,613
      Other revenues                  191         -               191
                                      ---       ---               ---
        Total revenues              3,804         -             3,804
                                    -----       ---             -----

    Operating expenses:
      Cost of sales (excludes
       amortization of certain
       acquired intangible assets
       presented below)               553        (4) (a)          549

      Research and development        675       (16) (a)          642
                                                (17) (b)

      Selling, general and
       administrative                 986       (18) (a)          968

      Amortization of certain
       acquired intangible assets      73       (73) (c)            -
      Other                             -         -                 -

        Total operating expenses    2,287     (128)             2,159
                                    -----      ----             -----

    Operating income                1,517       128             1,645

    Interest expense, net             147       (66) (e)           81
    Interest and other income, net     94         -                94
                                      ---       ---               ---

    Income before income taxes      1,464       194             1,658

    Provision for income taxes        262        70  (g)          332



    Net income                     $1,202      $124            $1,326
                                   ======      ====            ======

    Earnings per share:
      Basic                         $1.25                       $1.38
      Diluted (k)                   $1.25                       $1.38  (a)

    Average shares used in
     calculation
     of earnings per share:
      Basic                           959                         959
      Diluted (k)                     964                         964  (a)



                                          Three Months Ended
                                            June 30, 2009
                                            -------------
                                    GAAP       Adjustments   "Adjusted"
                                    ----       -----------   ----------
    Revenues:
      Product sales                $3,634        $-            $3,634
      Other revenues                   79         -                79
                                      ---       ---               ---
        Total revenues              3,713         -             3,713
                                    -----       ---             -----

    Operating expenses:
      Cost of sales (excludes
       amortization of certain
       acquired intangible assets
       presented below)               531        (3) (a)          527
                                                 (1) (f)
      Research and development        693       (16) (a)          657
                                                (17) (b)
                                                 (3) (f)
      Selling, general and
       administrative                 910       (16) (a)          891
                                                 (3) (f)
      Amortization of certain
       acquired intangible assets      73       (73) (c)            -
      Other                            49       (20) (d)            -
                                                (29) (f)
        Total operating expenses    2,256     (181)             2,075
                                    -----      ----             -----

    Operating income                1,457       181             1,638

    Interest expense, net             150       (62) (e)           88
    Interest and other income,
     net                               50         -                50
                                      ---       ---               ---

    Income before income taxes      1,357       243             1,600

    Provision for income taxes         88        86  (h)          289
                                                115  (i)
                                                ---

    Net income                     $1,269       $42            $1,311
                                   ======       ===            ======

    Earnings per share:
      Basic                         $1.25                       $1.29
      Diluted (k)                   $1.25                       $1.29  (a)

    Average shares used in
     calculation
     of earnings per share:
      Basic                         1,013                       1,013
      Diluted (k)                   1,017                       1,016  (a)

    (a) - (k)   See explanatory notes on the following pages.


    Amgen Inc.
    Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income and
    Reconciliation of GAAP Earnings to "Adjusted" Earnings
    (In millions, except per share data)
    (Unaudited)


                                           Six months ended
                                            June 30, 2010
                                            -------------
                                    GAAP      Adjustments   "Adjusted"
                                    ----      -----------   ----------
    Revenues:
      Product sales                $7,141       $-            $7,141
      Other revenues                  255        -               255
                                      ---      ---               ---
        Total revenues              7,396        -             7,396
                                    -----      ---             -----


      Cost of sales (excludes
       amortization of certain
        acquired intangible assets
         presented below)           1,061       (8) (a)        1,053

      Research and development      1,321      (28) (a)        1,259
                                               (34) (b)

      Selling, general and
       administrative               1,870      (29) (a)        1,841

      Amortization of certain
       acquired intangible assets     147    (147)  (c)            -
      Other                            (1)       1  (d)            -

        Total operating expenses    4,398    (245)             4,153
                                    -----     ----             -----

    Operating income                2,998      245             3,243

      Interest expense, net.          292    (131)  (e)          161
      Interest and other income,
       net                            178        -               178
                                      ---      ---               ---

    Income before income taxes      2,884      376             3,260

    Provision for income taxes        515      137  (g)          652




    Net income                     $2,369     $239            $2,608
                                   ======     ====            ======

    Earnings per share:
      Basic                         $2.44                      $2.69
      Diluted (k)                   $2.43                      $2.67  (a)

    Average shares used in
     calculation
      of earnings per share:
      Basic                           970                        970
      Diluted (k)                     976                        976  (a)


                                            Six months ended
                                              June 30, 2009
                                              -------------
                                      GAAP      Adjustments  "Adjusted"
                                      ----      -----------  ----------
    Revenues:
      Product sales                  $6,872       $-           $6,872
      Other revenues                    149        -              149
                                        ---      ---              ---
        Total revenues                7,021        -            7,021
                                      -----      ---            -----


      Cost of sales (excludes
       amortization of certain
        acquired intangible assets
         presented below)             1,008       (6) (a)       1,001
                                                  (1) (f)
      Research and development        1,326      (27) (a)       1,262
                                                 (34) (b)
                                                  (3) (f)
      Selling, general and
       administrative                 1,708      (26) (a)       1,665
                                                 (17) (f)
      Amortization of certain
       acquired intangible assets       147    (147)  (c)           -
      Other                              54      (20) (d)           -
                                                 (34) (f)
        Total operating expenses      4,243    (315)            3,928
                                      -----     ----            -----

    Operating income                  2,778      315            3,093

      Interest expense, net.            297    (123)  (e)         174
      Interest and other income, net    108        -              108
                                        ---      ---              ---

    Income before income taxes        2,589      438            3,027

    Provision for income taxes          301      155  (h)         596
                                                 115  (i)
                                                  25  (j)
                                                 ---

    Net income                       $2,288     $143           $2,431
                                     ======     ====           ======

    Earnings per share:
      Basic                           $2.24                     $2.38
      Diluted (k)                     $2.23                     $2.37  (a)

    Average shares used in
     calculation
      of earnings per share:
      Basic                           1,023                     1,023
      Diluted (k)                     1,027                     1,026  (a)

    (a) - (k)   See explanatory notes on the following pages.


    Amgen Inc.
    Notes to Reconciliation of GAAP Earnings to "Adjusted" Earnings
    (In millions, except per share data)
    (Unaudited)

    (a)   To exclude stock option expense. For the three and six months
          ended June 30, 2010 and 2009, the total pre-tax expense for
          employee stock options was $38 million and $65 million,
          respectively, and $35 million and $59 million, respectively.

          "Adjusted" diluted EPS including the impact of stock option
          expense for the three and six months ended June 30, 2010
          and 2009 was as follows:



                                 Three months ended        Six months ended
                                      June 30,                 June 30,
                                      --------                 --------
                                2010           2009    2010            2009
                                ----           ----    ----            ----

     "Adjusted" diluted EPS,
      excluding stock option
      expense                  $1.38          $1.29   $2.67           $2.37

       Impact of stock option
        expense (net of tax)  (0.04)          (0.02) (0.05)           (0.04)
                               -----          -----   -----           -----

     "Adjusted" diluted EPS,
      including stock option
      expense                  $1.34          $1.27   $2.62           $2.33
                               =====          =====   =====           =====

    (b)   To exclude the ongoing, non-cash amortization of the R&D
          technology intangible assets with alternative future
          uses acquired with the acquisitions of Abgenix, Inc. ("Abgenix")
           and Avidia, Inc. ("Avidia").

    (c)   To exclude the ongoing, non-cash amortization of acquired product
          technology rights, primarily ENBREL, related to the Immunex
          Corporation ("Immunex") acquisition.

    (d)   To exclude loss accruals or awards for legal settlements.

    (e)   To exclude the incremental non-cash interest expense resulting
          from a change in the accounting for our convertible notes
          effective January 1, 2009.

    (f)   To exclude the expenses associated with our restructuring plan
          announced in August 2007 and certain additional cost savings
         initiatives subsequently identified.

    (g)   To reflect the tax effect of the above adjustments for 2010.

    (h)   To reflect the tax effect of the above adjustments for 2009.

    (i)   To exclude the income tax benefit recognized as a result of
          resolving certain non-routine transfer pricing issues with the
          Internal Revenue Service ("IRS") for prior periods.

    (j)   To exclude the net tax benefit resulting from adjustments to
          previously established deferred taxes, primarily related to prior
          acquisitions and stock option expense, due to changes in California
          tax law effective for future periods.

    (k)   The following table presents the computations for GAAP and
          "Adjusted" diluted earnings per share, computed under the
          treasury stock method. "Adjusted" earnings per share presented
          below excludes stock option expense:

                           Three months ended      Three months ended
                                   June 30, 2010          June 30, 2009
                                   -------------          -------------
                                GAAP   "Adjusted"      GAAP   "Adjusted"
                                ----    ----------     ----   ----------

     Income (Numerator):
       Net income for basic and
        diluted EPS             $1,202     $1,326      $1,269     $1,311
                                ======     ======      ======     ======

     Shares (Denominator):
       Weighted-average shares
        for basic EPS              959        959       1,013      1,013
       Effect of dilutive
        securities                   5          5 (*)       4          3 (*)
           Weighted-average shares
           for diluted EPS         964        964       1,017      1,016
                                   ===        ===       =====      =====

     Diluted earnings per
      share                      $1.25      $1.38       $1.25      $1.29
                                =====      =====       =====      =====


                              Six months ended       Six months ended
                                June 30, 2010          June 30, 2009
                                -------------          -------------
                              GAAP    "Adjusted"    GAAP      "Adjusted"
                              ----    ----------    ----      ----------
    Income (Numerator):
      Net income for basic and
       diluted EPS            $2,369     $2,608      $2,288     $2,431
                              ======     ======      ======     ======

     Shares (Denominator):
      Weighted-average shares
       for basic EPS             970        970       1,023      1,023
      Effect of dilutive
       securities                  6          6 (*)       4          3 (*)
     Weighted-average shares
      for diluted EPS            976        976       1,027      1,026
                                 ===        ===       =====      =====

     Diluted earnings per
      share                    $2.43      $2.67       $2.23      $2.37
                               =====      =====       =====      =====

    (*)  Dilutive securities used to compute "Adjusted" diluted earnings
         per share for the three  and six months ended June 30, 2010
         and 2009 were computed under the treasury stock method assuming
         that we do not expense stock options.


    Amgen Inc.
    Product Sales Detail by Product and Geographic Region
    (In millions)
    (Unaudited)


                                   Three months ended         Six months ended
                                        June 30,                  June 30,
                                        --------                  --------
                                    2010          2009      2010          2009
                                    ----          ----      ----          ----

    Aranesp(R) - U.S.               $267          $338      $535          $630

    Aranesp(R) -
     International                   336           355       695           689

    EPOGEN(R) - U.S.                 657           638     1,280         1,203

    Neulasta(R) - U.S.               643           625     1,280         1,219

    NEUPOGEN(R) - U.S.               225           230       450           432

    Neulasta(R) -
     International                   218           206       444           389

    NEUPOGEN(R) -
     International                    88            97       179           191

    Enbrel(R) - U.S.                 819           846     1,573         1,558

    Enbrel(R) - Canada                58            53       108            99

    Sensipar(R) - U.S.               112           113       229           212

    Sensipar(R) -
     International                    60            54       122           103

    Vectibix(R) - U.S.                29            24        54            49

    Vectibix(R) -
     International                    43            32        85            60

    Nplate(R) - U.S.                  32            19        60            32

    Nplate(R) -
     International                    23             4        44             6

    Prolia(R) - U.S.                   3             -         3             -



      Total product sales         $3,613        $3,634    $7,141        $6,872
                                  ======        ======    ======        ======


    U.S.                          $2,787        $2,833    $5,464        $5,335

    International                    826           801     1,677         1,537
                                     ---           ---     -----         -----

      Total product sales         $3,613        $3,634    $7,141        $6,872
                                  ======        ======    ======        ======


    Amgen Inc.
    Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets - GAAP
    (In millions)
    (Unaudited)

                                                           December
                                          June 30,            31,
                                               2010             2009
                                               ----             ----
    Assets
    Current assets:
      Cash, cash equivalents and
       marketable securities                $14,523          $13,442
      Trade receivables, net                  2,208            2,109
      Inventories                             2,112            2,220
      Other current assets                    1,321            1,161
                                              -----            -----
          Total current assets               20,164           18,932
    Property, plant and equipment, net        5,630            5,738
    Intangible assets, net                    2,421            2,567
    Goodwill                                 11,334           11,335
    Other assets                              1,251            1,057
                                              -----            -----
          Total assets                      $40,800          $39,629
                                            =======          =======

    Liabilities and Stockholders'
     Equity
    Current liabilities:
      Accounts payable and accrued
       liabilities                           $3,578           $3,873
      Current portion of convertible
       notes                                  2,414                -
                                              -----              ---
          Total current liabilities           5,992            3,873
    Convertible notes                         2,232            4,512
    Other long-term debt                      7,086            6,089
    Other non-current liabilities             2,320            2,488
    Stockholders' equity                     23,170           22,667
                                             ------           ------
          Total liabilities and
           stockholders' equity             $40,800          $39,629
                                            =======          =======

    Shares outstanding                          958              995


    Amgen Inc.
    Reconciliation of GAAP Debt Outstanding to "Adjusted" Debt Outstanding
    (In millions)
    (Unaudited)


                                      June 30, 2010
                                       -------------
                            GAAP     Adjustments for    "Adjusted"
                            ----        accounting      ----------
                                         standard
                                         --------
    Total debt outstanding $11,732         $437     (a) $12,169

    (a)  To exclude the impact of adopting an accounting standard on
         January 1, 2009 that changed the method of accounting for
         our convertible notes.

    Amgen Inc.
    Reconciliation of GAAP Earnings Per Share Guidance to "Adjusted"
    Earnings Per Share Guidance for the Year Ending December 31, 2010
    (Unaudited)


    On July 29, 2010, the Company reaffirmed its "Adjusted"
     earnings per share guidance towards the lower end of the range of
     $5.05 -$5.25, including an anticipated impact of $200 million to
     $250 million due to U.S. Health Care Reform.  The following table
     shows a reconciliation of GAAP earnings per share (diluted) guidance
     to "Adjusted" earnings per share (diluted) guidance.

                                                          2010
                                                          ----


    GAAP earnings per share (diluted) guidance       $4.55  - $4.77

    Known adjustments to arrive at "Adjusted"
     earnings*:
      Amortization of acquired intangible
       assets, product technology rights          (a)          0.19
      Incremental non-cash interest expense       (b)          0.17
      Stock option expense                        (c)  0.07  - 0.09
      Amortization of acquired intangible
       assets, R&D technology rights              (d)          0.05
                                                               ----

    "Adjusted" earnings per share (diluted)
     guidance                                        $5.05  - $5.25
                                                     ===== == =====

    *   The known adjustments are presented net of their related
         aggregate tax impact of approximately $0.27 to $0.28 per share.

    (a) To exclude the ongoing, non-cash amortization of acquired product
         technology rights, primarily ENBREL, related to the Immunex
         acquisition.

    (b) To exclude the incremental non-cash interest expense resulting
         from a change in accounting in January 2009 related to our
         convertible debt.

    (c) To exclude stock option expense.

    (d) To exclude the ongoing, non-cash amortization of the R&D technology
         intangible assets acquired with the Abgenix and Avidia acquisitions.

    Amgen Inc.
    Reconciliation of GAAP Tax Rate Guidance to "Adjusted"
    Tax Rate Guidance for the Year Ending December 31, 2010
    (Unaudited)

    On July 29, 2010, the Company reaffirmed its "Adjusted" tax rate
     guidance range of 20.0% -21.0%. The following table shows a
    reconciliation of GAAP tax rate guidance to "Adjusted" tax rate guidance.

                                                       2010

    GAAP tax rate guidance                        17.8%  - 19.0%

      Tax rate effect of known
       adjustments discussed above                 2.0%  -  2.2%

    "Adjusted" tax rate guidance                  20.0%  - 21.0%
                                                   ====  == ====


CONTACT: Amgen, Thousand Oaks
David Polk, 805-447-4613 (media)
Arvind Sood, 805-447-1060 (investors)

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