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AMGEN INC 8-K Report, Corporate Update (Sep 10, 2012)

Filed September 10, 2012For Securities:AMGN

Summary

Amgen Inc. announced on September 10, 2012, the pricing of a significant debt offering consisting of two series of Senior Notes. The company will issue €675,000,000 in Senior Notes due 2019 with a 2.125% annual interest rate and £700,000,000 in Senior Notes due 2029 with a 4.000% annual interest rate. These notes are being offered and sold exclusively outside the United States under Regulation S of the Securities Act of 1933, meaning they are not registered for sale within the U.S. This offering represents Amgen's strategy to raise capital through international debt markets. The funds are intended for general corporate purposes. Investors should note the specific terms of each note series, including their respective interest rates and maturity dates, as well as the fact that these securities are not available to U.S. purchasers. The settlement for this offering is anticipated to occur on September 13, 2012.

Key Highlights

  • 1Amgen priced an offering of €675 million Senior Notes due 2019.
  • 2Amgen priced an offering of £700 million Senior Notes due 2019.
  • 3The 2019 Notes carry an annual interest rate of 2.125%.
  • 4The 2029 Notes carry an annual interest rate of 4.000%.
  • 5The offering is being conducted outside the United States under Regulation S.
  • 6The notes are not registered under the U.S. Securities Act and cannot be offered or sold in the U.S.
  • 7Settlement for the offering is expected on September 13, 2012.

Frequently Asked Questions

This Form 8-K filing announces the pricing of Amgen Inc.'s offering of Senior Notes due 2019 and 2029. It details the aggregate principal amounts, interest rates, maturity dates, and the method of offering (outside the U.S. under Regulation S).

These Senior Notes are being sold exclusively outside the United States in reliance on Regulation S of the Securities Act of 1933. They have not been registered under the Securities Act and may not be offered or sold within the United States.

The Senior Notes due 2019 have an aggregate principal amount of €675,000,000 and an annual interest rate of 2.125%. The Senior Notes due 2029 have an aggregate principal amount of £700,000,000 and an annual interest rate of 4.000%. Both series will pay interest annually in arrears.

The settlement for the offering of the Senior Notes is expected to occur on September 13, 2012, subject to the execution of a subscription agreement and the satisfaction of customary closing conditions.