LETTER TO
SHAREHOLDERS
2023
resulting in 15% volume growth, partially offset by a
3% decline in net selling price. Eighteen medicines2
generated record sales in 2023, and nine had sales
exceeding $1 billion. Product sales outside the U.S.
were approximately $7.6 billion in 2023, up 8%, with
especially strong growth coming from the Asia-
Pacific region. We invested $4.8 billion in research
and development in 2023, an increase of 8% from
the prior year, to advance the broadest and deepest
pipeline in our history.
Amgen delivered total shareholder return of 13% in
2023 and 232% over the past ten years, ahead of
our peer set in both time frames. We increased our
dividend per share by 10% in 2023 over 2022, the
twelfth consecutive year of dividend increases.
Our performance last year included $954 million
in sales3 associated with our acquisition of Horizon
Therapeutics plc (Horizon), a leading provider of
medicines to treat rare inflammatory diseases,
which Amgen completed on October 6, 2023, for
approximately $27.8 billion. I will say more below
about the medicines we acquired in this transaction.
Broadly, the acquisition reflects our ongoing
commitment to pursuing the best innovation, inside
our own labs and beyond. Over time, roughly half our
sales have come from medicines discovered and
developed internally, with the other half coming from
therapies that we have sourced externally.
FOUR THERAPEUTIC PILLARS OF GROWTH
Today, our portfolio is balanced across four
therapeutic pillars of growth: General Medicine,
Oncology, Inflammation, and now Rare Disease. In
each pillar, we have numerous well-established
medicines currently on the market around the world;
new innovative treatments advancing through our
pipeline; and biosimilars, either marketed or planned,
that deliver savings to healthcare systems. Our
success is not overly reliant on any one product or
therapeutic area, and our presence in roughly 100
countries around the world gives us geographic
balance as well.
Robert A. Bradway
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Amgen Inc.
TO MY FELLOW
SHAREHOLDERS
Amgen performed well in 2023, serving millions
of patients around the world with our innovative,
life-changing medicines; advancing many
promising new first-in-class molecules in our
pipeline; completing a significant acquisition that
establishes us as a leader in treating rare diseases;
and delivering strong financial performance. Our
achievements last year favorably position Amgen
to generate attractive growth through the end of
the decade and beyond.
Total revenues in 2023 increased 7% from the prior
year to $28.2 billion, with non-GAAP earnings per
share1 rising 5% to $18.65. Demand for our medicines
from patients and physicians was strong in 2023,
Furthermore, at a time of intense pressure on drug
pricing worldwide — which we don’t expect to go
away — we’ve built a portfolio that is designed to
deliver growth through volume increases.
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$28.2B
$18.65
$4.8B
49.8%
2023 Total Revenues
Non-GAAP
Earnings Per Share1
GAAP Research and
Development Investment
Non-GAAP
Operating Margin1, 4
General Medicine
In our General Medicine business, sales of our
cholesterol treatment Repatha® rose 26% from the
prior year to $1.6 billion, with sales of our osteoporosis
medicines EVENITY® and Prolia® increasing 47% to
$1.2 billion and 12% to $4.0 billion, respectively.
In our pipeline for General Medicine, we are rapidly
advancing potentially differentiated, early-stage
treatments for obesity, the furthest along of which,
maridebart cafraglutide, is currently being studied in
a Phase 2 clinical trial. In a Phase 1 trial, maridebart
cafraglutide demonstrated rapid, substantial, and
sustained weight loss when administered monthly.
It is estimated that more than 650 million people
worldwide live with obesity, a complex disease with
multiple underlying causes. Given the complexity of
the disease, we believe that a variety of medicines
will ultimately be needed to treat this patient
population effectively.
Olpasiran is another promising new medicine
in our General Medicine pipeline. Phase 2 data
released in 2022 showed reductions in lipoprotein(a)
— a type of “bad” cholesterol that is genetically
determined and cannot be modified by diet or
exercise — of as much as 95% in patients with
established cardiovascular disease. We have
rapidly enrolled thousands of patients around the
world in a Phase 3 cardiovascular-outcomes trial
for olpasiran, underscoring the medical
community’s strong interest in this medicine.
Oncology
Our Oncology business delivered sales of
$9.2 billion in 2023. Sales of BLINCYTO®, a treatment
for acute lymphoblastic leukemia, rose 48% in 2023
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2
3
4
Non-GAAP financial measure. See reconciliations to U.S. generally accepted
accounting principles (GAAP) accompanying this letter.
Includes product sales for the full year 2023 from UPLIZNA®, KRYSTEXXA®, and
RAVICTI® in connection with the Horizon acquisition.
Product sales between October 6, 2023, and December 31, 2023.
Non-GAAP operating margin is calculated as a percentage of product sales.
to $861 million. Sales of KYPROLIS® for multiple
myeloma and Vectibix® for colorectal cancer grew
13% to $1.4 billion and 10% to $984 million, respectively,
in 2023.
In our Oncology pipeline, Amgen was granted three
Breakthrough Therapy Designations by the U.S.
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) last year: for
tarlatamab in small cell lung cancer; for BLINCYTO
in early-stage acute lymphoblastic leukemia, and
for LUMAKRAS®/LUMYKRAS™ in combination with
Vectibix in colorectal cancer. The FDA is scheduled
to complete its reviews of tarlatamab and BLINCYTO
this year. New treatment options are very much
needed for all three of these diseases. For example,
there have been no new treatments for small cell
lung cancer for decades, and the disease today has
a five-year survival rate of just 3%.
Elsewhere in our Oncology pipeline, we are studying
bemarituzumab for gastric cancer, which is the
fifth-leading cause of cancer death worldwide and
particularly prevalent in the Asia-Pacific region; and
xaluritamig for prostate cancer, which is the second-
leading cause of cancer death in American men.
Today Amgen offers high-quality biosimilars to some
of the most-prescribed cancer treatments in the
world, including MVASI® (a biosimilar to Avastin®7),
KANJINTI® (a biosimilar to Herceptin®7), and RIABNI®
(a biosimilar to RITUXAN®7). These three medicines
together generated $1.1 billion in 2023 sales. Our
Oncology pipeline includes a biosimilar to OPDIVO®,7
one of the largest-selling cancer medicines in history.
ON THE COVER: Qui Huat Hee is a senior scientist
at Amgen’s biomanufacturing facility in Singapore.
This state-of-the-art facility produces the same
quantity of medicines as a conventional plant
but is 75% smaller, giving it a significantly reduced
environmental footprint.
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Amgen has been a leader in treating
inflammatory diseases for decades. Sales in 2023 of
TEZSPIRE®, a treatment for severe asthma, increased
more than threefold in its second year on the market
to $567 million. We are also studying TEZSPIRE in
Phase 3 trials for chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal
polyps and for eosinophilic esophagitis, and in a
Phase 2 trial for chronic obstructive pulmonary
disease, which is the world’s third-leading cause
of death.
Sales of our psoriasis treatment Otezla® declined 4%
to $2.2 billion as we faced increased competition
in the U.S. We expect future growth of Otezla to be
driven by its well-established safety and efficacy
profile, approved use in mild-to-moderate psoriasis,
and ease of administration.
In our Inflammation pipeline, we anticipate
Phase 3 data later this year from the first of eight
trials studying rocatinlimab in moderate-to-severe
atopic dermatitis in collaboration with our long-time
partner, Kyowa Kirin Co., Ltd.
Sales of AMJEVITA®/AMGEVITA™, Amgen’s biosimilar to
HUMIRA®7 that is now available in markets around the
world, rose 36% in 2023 to $626 million. In the U.S.,
we also offer AVSOLA®, a biosimilar to REMICADE®,7
and, in 2023, we received U.S. FDA approval for
WEZLANA™, a biosimilar to STELARA®.7
Rare Disease
In our new Rare Disease business, medicines
acquired in the Horizon deal discussed above include
TEPEZZA® for thyroid eye disease, a progressive and
potentially vision-threatening disease that can
cause symptoms such as eye bulging and double
vision; KRYSTEXXA® for uncontrolled gout, which
can lead to visible lumps under the skin, joint pain
or stiffness, and damage to joints and bones; and
UPLIZNA® for neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder,
an inflammatory disease that most often affects the
optic nerves and spinal cord.
TEPEZZA, KRYSTEXXA, and UPLIZNA are all very
early in their life cycles and — by leveraging
Amgen’s extensive global presence, world-class
biologics capabilities, and extensive experience in
inflammation — we believe they have the potential to
reach more patients around the world. Toward that
end, we are pursuing launches in new geographic
markets, new indications, and/or new formulations
to expand the impact of each of these medicines.
TAVNEOS®, acquired in 2022, treats anti-neutrophil
cytoplasmic autoantibody (ANCA)-associated
Overcoming Stereotypes
Raul Lazaro (left) is a researcher at Amgen whose love for science helped
him to overcome the stereotypes that some might attach to a son of
migrant workers from Mexico. He now shares his story with young people
as a volunteer with the Amgen Biotech Experience (ABE), a program that
uses hands-on experiments to inspire the next generation of innovators.
“In some communities, you’re told that your options are limited,” Lazaro
says. “You have a picture of a scientist in your head, and they don’t look
like you. With ABE, I get to show students how working in science can
change your life.”
Linda Ohlrich, a teacher at Rio Mesa High School in Southern California,
says, “I have students in my Biology class from a diverse set of
backgrounds, with several from families living below the poverty line.
Raul was able to show my students that you can work in science
regardless of where you come from. Put a micropipette in your hand,
and you never know where it will lead you.”
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vasculitis, an autoimmune disease that leads to
the inflammation and eventual destruction of small
blood vessels in vital organs such as the kidneys.
Since we completed the acquisition, the number of
patients who have been prescribed TAVNEOS has
more than doubled, and we see opportunity for
continued growth.
In our Rare Disease pipeline, we are currently
enrolling patients in a Phase 3 clinical trial for
dazodalibep in Sjögren’s disease, an autoimmune
disorder in which the immune system attacks the
glands that make moisture in the eyes, mouth, and
other parts of the body. We are also enrolling
Phase 2 trials for fipaxalparant in idiopathic
pulmonary fibrosis, a condition in which the
lungs become scarred and breathing becomes
increasingly difficult, and in diffuse cutaneous
systemic sclerosis, which can cause skin hardening
and problems in many organs of the body.
We also have two biosimilars in the Rare Disease
space. Approved in Europe and under regulatory
review in the U.S., BKEMV™/BEKEMV™ is a biosimilar to
SOLIRIS®,7 which treats generalized myasthenia gravis,
a disease that impacts the neuromuscular system.
Our biosimilar to EYLEA®7 is under regulatory review in
the U.S. as a treatment for wet age-related macular
degeneration.
You can find more information about our approved
medicines at www.amgen.com/products .5
Restarting the Music
Thomas (above) heard the calling to become
a musician in 1964 when, as a middle schooler,
he saw the Beatles perform on The Ed Sullivan
Show. More than 40 years later, uncontrolled
gout stole his ability to play guitar when his
fingers swelled severely from the buildup of uric
acid crystals.
“My fingers would lock in place over a chord ...
you obviously cannot play guitar that way,”
he says. “I became depressed. I was in a really
dark place.”
Thomas’ passion for music returned in full force
after he began treatment with KRYSTEXXA,
a medicine designed to break up crystalized
uric acid deposits. The medicine is now part
of Amgen’s Rare Disease business following the
2023 acquisition of Horizon.
To learn more about our pipeline, please visit
www.amgenpipeline.com .5
“I remember the day I got my first treatment:
September 28, 2022,” he says.
ACCELERATING INNOVATION
At a time when a rapidly aging global population
needs more innovation, the convergence of “biotech”
and “tech” is enabling Amgen to innovate with
greater speed, confidence, and efficiency — an
incredibly exciting moment for which we have been
preparing for over a decade.
In 2012, for example, we had accumulated detailed
genetic and health information from approximately
100,000 people, all from Iceland, which has one of the
world’s most homogenous populations. Today, we
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Changes in his hands and fingers weren’t
far behind. The swelling went down. The pain
subsided. Dexterity returned. The improvement
was steady, he says, as he continued to receive
an infusion every two weeks.
“Because KRYSTEXXA makes it possible to play
again, I can take hold of life once more,” he says.
“There aren’t adequate words to articulate what
being able to play guitar again after so long has
added to my life.”
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Hearing From Patients
Around the World
In 2023, Amgen celebrated Mission
Week, giving employees around
the world the chance to hear
directly from some of the patients
we serve. Lorenda, who lives with
ANCA-associated vasculitis, flew for the first time
in 25 years, traveling from her home in Alabama to
Amgen’s headquarters in Southern California.
“Because of the work you do here,” she said, “my
granddaughters get to know me personally instead
of someone showing them photos and videos and
speaking about me in the past tense.”
Bahija, a patient advocate and leukemia survivor,
spoke to a gathering of Amgen employees in
Munich. “Your passion, your dedication, and your
tireless efforts — it matters,” she said.
More than 10,000 employees around the world either
attended live or tuned in virtually to a patient panel,
with nearly 95% saying afterward that the events
of the week gave them motivation to better serve
patients and an improved understanding of the
pressing issues patients face.
Employees celebrated Mission Week at Amgen’s world headquarters
in Thousand Oaks, CA (above), and in Singapore (below).
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Ryan (left) is living with acute lymphoblastic leukemia, while Lorenda (right) lives with ANCA-associated vasculitis.
have such information from more than
3 million volunteers from around the
world — and new technologies are enabling
us to quickly derive powerful insights from this
massive amount of data, which help guide our
research and development work.
To give another example, in the past, we have built
biologic medicines using proteins that naturally
occur in the human body, a process involving
multiyear cycles in which we engineered and
tested numerous prototypes before moving a
single molecule into clinical trials. Nevertheless,
these protein-based medicines often behaved
unpredictably, failing to achieve the desired
outcome or yielding unacceptable side effects.
Today, using artificial intelligence and machine
learning, we can design proteins from scratch that
are more suitable to be made into drugs than those
found in nature — potentially enabling us to move
faster and with a higher likelihood of success.
To ensure that we are fully capitalizing on new
technologies — not just in R&D, but across the
entire company — we tapped Dr. David Reese
in late 2023 to become Amgen’s first-ever chief
technology officer. Dr. Reese, a physician-scientist,
has been with Amgen for nearly 20 years and has
led our R&D organization since 2018, spearheading
the development of the robust pipeline we
possess today.
Dr. James “Jay” Bradner is our new head of R&D
and chief scientific officer. Dr. Bradner is also a
physician-scientist and a seasoned R&D leader,
having previously served as president of the Novartis
Institutes for BioMedical Research. He also has served
as a faculty member at Harvard Medical School and,
immediately prior to joining Amgen, was a practicing
oncologist at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.
I’m excited by the work that Dave, Jay, and the rest
of our team will do together to use technology to
accelerate innovation at Amgen for the good of
patients and the long-term growth of our business.
Magdalene is living with cardiovascular disease.
Jürgen (shown above with his wife, Diane) lives with myeloma.
Bahija is a leukemia survivor.
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SUPPORTING OUR PEOPLE
Technology is only as good as the people who
use it — and I believe that Amgen’s people are
the best in the business. We regularly survey our
employees and they consistently tell us that they
are passionate about our Mission to serve patients,
know the Company’s priorities, and understand the
role they play as individuals in helping Amgen as a
whole succeed.
While we are pleased to be named to numerous
“best” lists — including Forbes magazine’s list of
“America’s Best Large Employers” and Glassdoor’s
ranking of the “100 Best Large Places to Work in the
United States” — we take nothing for granted and
are always looking for ways to improve.
Last year, for example, in response to feedback
from employees looking for greater career
development opportunities, we launched the Talent
Marketplace, where employees can be matched
with opportunities at Amgen that best fit their skills
and interests. Today, more than 9,000 employees
worldwide are active participants in the Talent
Marketplace.
INSPIRING THE NEXT GENERATION
OF INNOVATORS
Having the best employees today is critical, but we
also want to nurture and inspire the next generation
of innovators — especially in the wake of learning
losses due to the COVID-19 pandemic and growing
societal skepticism about science.
Guided by the belief that everyone needs science
and science needs everyone, the Amgen Foundation
has invested nearly $270 million over more than
30 years to provide best-in-class, no-cost science
education programs that now reach approximately
25 million students annually around the world.
In 2023, the Amgen Foundation announced a new
investment of more than $12 million to expand the
Amgen Biotech Experience (ABE), a free science
education program that has provided nearly a
million high school students globally with hands-
on biotech experiences. The new funding will be
Fostering Career
Development
Like many Amgen employees, Gillian Winstanley
(above) is innately curious and always looking
for opportunities to do new things and build new
skills. So when Amgen launched a new Talent
Marketplace to match interested employees
with short-term, project-based opportunities,
Winstanley was one of the first to give it a try.
“I wanted to learn more aspects of the business
and how to think strategically and test my
decision-making skills,” says Winstanley, who
works in Global Safety for Amgen in Canada
and has now taken on three projects via the
Talent Marketplace. “I received a much broader
view of the organization, expanded my network,
and learned about functions that I didn’t even
know existed.”
Amgen launched the Talent Marketplace
using employee feedback to help people at all
levels of the organization build and strengthen
their skills to meet the changing needs of the
business, and connect with global opportunities
across the company.
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used to bring ABE to communities in Brazil, Mexico,
and South Africa, with the goal of reaching an
additional 180,000 students over the next two years.
Last year, the Amgen Foundation also committed
over $8 million in new funding to the Amgen
Scholars Program, an undergraduate summer
research experience hosted at premier
educational institutions around the world. More
than 5,300 students have completed the program
to date, and this new investment will enable an
additional 500 students to participate over the next
two years.
You can learn more about our commitment
to good corporate citizenship at
www.amgen.com/responsibility .6
A FUTURE OF OPPORTUNITY
This is an exciting time to be at Amgen. Thanks to
the hard work, commitment, and ingenuity of our
approximately 27,000 employees globally, we are
well positioned to serve millions more patients
suffering from some of the world’s most serious
diseases — and, by so doing, to create significant
value over the long term for you, our shareholders.
On behalf of Amgen’s board of directors, our senior
leadership team, and our employees around the
world, I thank you for your ongoing support of our
Company and the important work we do.
Robert A. Bradway
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
March 21, 2024
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information contained on our website is not intended to be a part of this letter.
Avastin is a registered trademark of Genentech, Inc.
Herceptin is a registered trademark of Genentech, Inc.
RITUXAN is a registered trademark of Biogen MA Inc.
OPDIVO is a registered trademark of Bristol-Myers Squibb Company.
HUMIRA is a registered trademark of AbbVie Biotechnology Ltd.
REMICADE is a registered trademark of Janssen Biotech, Inc.
STELARA is a registered trademark of Johnson & Johnson.
SOLIRIS is a registered trademark of Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
EYLEA is a registered trademark of Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Celebrating Diverse
Scientists
In 2023, a new mural was installed at Amgen
headquarters, highlighting a diverse range
of scientists who have made significant
contributions to drug discovery and
development.
“I imagined what it might mean to create a new
scientist wall here at Amgen, one that more fully
reflects our community,” said principal scientist
Sarah Van Driesche (above), who initiated the
mural effort.
When the idea was presented to Dr. David
Reese, Amgen’s chief technology officer, his
reaction was simple: “We have to do this.”
Among those featured on the mural are
Fu-Kuen Lin, whose breakthrough research
paved the way for Amgen’s first medicine,
and David Baltimore, a long-time Amgen
board member and Nobel Prize winner.
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Amgen Inc. GAAP to Non-GAAP Reconciliations
(Dollars in millions) (Unaudited)
GAAP operating income
Adjustments to operating income:
Acquisition-related expenses (a)
Certain charges pursuant to our restructuring
and cost savings initiatives (b)
Certain other expenses (c)
Total adjustments to operating income
Non-GAAP operating income
GAAP operating income as a percentage of product sales
Adjustments to operating income
Non-GAAP operating income as a percentage of product sales
GAAP net income
Adjustments to net income:
Adjustments to operating income
Adjustments to interest expense, net (d)
Adjustments to other income (expense), net (e)
Income tax effect of the above adjustments (f)
Other income tax adjustments (g)
Total adjustments to net income
Non-GAAP net income
Twelve months ended December 31,
2023
2022
$7,897
$9,566
5,234
263
5
5,502
2,619
(8)
584
3,195
$13,399
$12,761
29.3%
20.5
49.8%
$6,717
5,502
807
(2,147)
(846)
1
3,317
38.6%
12.9
51.5%
$6,552
3,195
5
554
(690)
(46)
3,018
$10,034
$9,570
Amgen Inc. GAAP to Non-GAAP Reconciliations (In millions, except per-share data) (Unaudited)
The following table presents the computations for GAAP and non-GAAP diluted earnings per share:
Twelve months ended
December 31, 2023
Twelve months ended
December 31, 2022
GAAP
Non-GAAP
GAAP
Non-GAAP
Net income
Weighted-average shares for diluted EPS
Diluted EPS
$6,717
538
$12.49
$10,034
538
$18.65
$6,552
541
$12.11
$9,570
541
$17.69
(a) The adjustments related primarily to noncash amortization of intangible assets from business acquisitions. For the year ended December 31, 2023, the
adjustments also included a net impairment charge for AMG 340.
(b) The adjustments related to headcount charges, such as severance, and to asset charges, such as asset impairments and other related costs resulting
from rationalization of our geographic footprint.
(c) For the year ended December 31, 2022, the adjustments related primarily to a loss on the divestiture of Gensenta İlaç Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş.
(d) For the year ended December 31, 2023, the adjustments included (i) interest expense on senior notes issued in March 2023 and (ii) debt issuance costs and
other fees related to our bridge credit and term loan credit agreements, incurred prior to the closing of our acquisition of Horizon.
(e) For the year ended December 31, 2023, the adjustments related primarily to our BeiGene, Ltd. (BeiGene) equity fair value adjustment and interest income on
senior notes issued in March 2023 recognized prior to the closing of our acquisition of Horizon. In the first quarter of 2023, we began to account for our
ownership interest in BeiGene as an equity security with a readily determinable fair value, with changes in fair value recorded in Other income (expense),
net. For the year ended December 31, 2022, the adjustments related to equity investment losses and the amortization of the basis difference from our
BeiGene equity method investment.
(f) The tax effect of the adjustments between our GAAP and non-GAAP results takes into account the tax treatment and related tax rate(s) that apply to each
adjustment in the applicable tax jurisdiction(s). Generally, this results in a tax impact at the U.S. marginal tax rate for certain adjustments, including the
majority of amortization of intangible assets and certain gains and losses on our investments in equity securities, whereas the tax impact of other
adjustments, including expenses related to restructuring and cost savings initiatives, depends on whether the amounts are deductible in the respective
tax jurisdictions and the applicable tax rate(s) in those jurisdictions.
(g) The adjustments related to certain acquisition items, prior period and other items excluded from GAAP earnings.
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2023 Letter to Shareholders | FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
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of Amgen. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, are statements that could be deemed forward-
looking statements, including any statements on the outcome, benefits and synergies of collaborations, or potential
collaborations, with any other company (including BeiGene, Ltd. or Kyowa Kirin Co., Ltd.), the performance of Otezla®
(apremilast) (including anticipated Otezla sales growth and the timing of non-GAAP EPS accretion), our acquisitions
of Teneobio, Inc., ChemoCentryx, Inc., or Horizon (including the prospective performance and outlook of Horizon’s
business, performance and opportunities and any potential strategic benefits, synergies or opportunities expected as a
result of such acquisition, and any projected impacts from the Horizon acquisition on our acquisition-related expenses
going forward), as well as estimates of revenues, operating margins, capital expenditures, cash, other financial metrics,
expected legal, arbitration, political, regulatory or clinical results or practices, customer and prescriber patterns or
practices, reimbursement activities and outcomes, effects of pandemics or other widespread health problems on our
business, outcomes, progress, and other such estimates and results. Forward-looking statements involve significant
risks and uncertainties, including those discussed below and more fully described in the Securities and Exchange
Commission reports filed by Amgen, including our most recent annual report on Form 10-K and any subsequent periodic
reports on Form 10-Q and current reports on Form 8-K. Unless otherwise noted, Amgen is providing this information as
of the date of this communication 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.
Our results may be affected by our ability to successfully market both new and existing products domestically and
internationally, clinical and regulatory developments involving current and future products, sales growth of recently
launched products, competition from other products including biosimilars, difficulties or delays in manufacturing our
products and global economic conditions. In addition, sales of our products are affected by pricing pressure, political
and public scrutiny and reimbursement policies imposed by third-party payers, 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 healthcare cost containment. 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, including our devices, after they are on the market. Our business may be impacted by government
investigations, litigation and product liability claims. In addition, our business may be impacted by the adoption of new
tax legislation or exposure to additional tax liabilities. If we fail to meet the compliance obligations in the corporate
integrity agreement between us and the U.S. government, we could become subject to significant sanctions. 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, or we may fail to prevail in present and
future intellectual property litigation. We perform a substantial amount of our commercial manufacturing activities at a
few key facilities, including in Puerto Rico, and also depend on third parties for a portion of our manufacturing activities,
and limits on supply may constrain sales of certain of our current products and product candidate development.
An outbreak of disease or similar public health threat, such as COVID-19, and the public and governmental effort to
mitigate against the spread of such disease, could have a significant adverse effect on the supply of materials for our
manufacturing activities, the distribution of our products, the commercialization of our product candidates, and our
clinical trial operations, and any such events may have a material adverse effect on our product development, product
sales, business and results of operations. We rely on collaborations with third parties for the development of some of
our product candidates and for the commercialization and sales of some of our commercial products. In addition,
we compete with other companies with respect to many of our marketed products as well as for the discovery and
development of new products. Discovery or identification of new product candidates or development of new indications
for existing products cannot be guaranteed and movement from concept to product is uncertain; consequently, there
can be no guarantee that any particular product candidate or development of a new indication for an existing product
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. Certain of our distributors, customers and payers have
substantial purchasing leverage in their dealings with us. The discovery of significant problems with a product similar to
one of our products that implicate an entire class of products could have a material adverse effect on sales of the affected
products and on our business and results of operations. Our efforts to collaborate with or acquire other companies,
products or technology, and to integrate the operations of companies or to support the products or technology we
have acquired, may not be successful. There can be no guarantee that we will be able to realize any of the strategic
benefits, synergies or opportunities arising from the Horizon acquisition, and such benefits, synergies or opportunities
may take longer to realize than expected. We may not be able to successfully integrate Horizon, and such integration
may take longer, be more difficult or cost more than expected. A breakdown, cyberattack or information security breach
of our information technology systems could compromise the confidentiality, integrity and availability of our systems
and our data. Our stock price is volatile and may be affected by a number of events. Our business and operations
may be negatively affected by the failure, or perceived failure, of achieving our environmental, social and governance
objectives. The effects of global climate change and related natural disasters could negatively affect our business and
operations. Global economic conditions may magnify certain risks that affect our business. Our business performance
could affect or limit the ability of our Board of Directors to declare a dividend or our ability to pay a dividend or repurchase
our common stock. We may not be able to access the capital and credit markets on terms that are favorable to
us, or at all.
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SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
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Amgen Inc.
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incorporation or organization)
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(Address of principal executive offices)
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(Zip Code)
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The approximate aggregate market value of voting and non-voting stock held by non-affiliates of the registrant was
$118,556,278,405 as of June 30, 2023.(A)
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Excludes 901,685 shares of common stock held by directors and executive officers, and any stockholders whose ownership exceeds ten percent of the
shares outstanding, at June 30, 2023. Exclusion of shares held by any person should not be construed to indicate that such person possesses the power,
directly or indirectly, to direct or cause the direction of the management or policies of the registrant, or that such person is controlled by or under
common control with the registrant.
535,918,901
(Number of shares of common stock outstanding as of February 9, 2024)
Specified portions of the registrant’s Proxy Statement with respect to the 2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be
held on May 31, 2024, are incorporated by reference into Part III of this annual report.
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
PART I
Item 1.
Item 1A.
Item 1B.
Item 1C.
Item 2.
Item 3.
Item 4.
PART II
Item 5.
Item 6.
Item 7.
Item 7A.
Item 8.
Item 9.
Item 9A.
Item 9B.
Item 9C.
PART III
Item 10.
Item 11.
Item 12.
Item 13.
Item 14.
PART IV
Item 15.
Item 16.
SIGNATURES
INDEX
DEFINED TERMS AND PRODUCTS
BUSINESS
Significant Developments
Marketing, Distribution and Selected Marketed Products
Reimbursement
Manufacturing, Distribution and Raw Materials
Government Regulation
Research and Development and Selected Product Candidates
Business Relationships
Human Capital Resources
Information about our Executive Officers
Geographic Area Financial Information
Investor Information
RISK FACTORS
UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS
CYBERSECURITY
PROPERTIES
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES
MARKET FOR REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER
MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES
RESERVED
MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
OTHER INFORMATION
DISCLOSURE REGARDING FOREIGN JURISDICTIONS THAT PREVENT INSPECTIONS
DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT
AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS AND DIRECTOR
INDEPENDENCE
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES
EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES
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Defined Terms and Products
Defined terms
We use several terms in this Form 10-K, including but not limited to those that are finance, regulation and disease-state
related as well as names of other companies, which are given below.
Term
2017 Tax Act
AbbVie
ALL
Amended 2009 Plan
AOCI
ASCVD
ASR
AstraZeneca
BeiGene
Bergamo
BiTE®
BLA
BPCIA
CCPA
CDT
Celgene
CGRP
ChemoCentryx
chemotherapy
CHMP
CIO
CISO
CMS
COSO
COVID-19
CRC
CRCC
CV
DLL3
DOJ
DTI
EC
Eczacıbaşı
EMA
EPS
ESG
EU
FASB
FCPA
FDA
FDCA
Fitch
Five Prime
Description
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017
AbbVie Inc.
acute lymphoblastic leukemia
Amended and Restated 2009 Equity Incentive Plan
accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease
Accelerated Share Repurchase
AstraZeneca plc
BeiGene, Ltd.
Laboratorio Quimico Farmaceutico Bergamo Ltda
bispecific T-cell engager
Biologics License Application
Biologics Price Competition and Innovation Act of 2009
California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018
Cybersecurity & Digital Trust
Celgene Corporation
calcitonin gene-related peptide
ChemoCentryx, Inc.
anticancer medicines
Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use
Chief Information Officer
Chief Information Security Officer
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission
coronavirus disease 2019
colorectal cancer
Corporate Responsibility and Compliance Committee
cardiovascular
delta-like ligand 3
U.S. Department of Justice
Digital, Technology & Innovation
European Commission
EIS Eczacıbaşı İlaç, Sınai ve Finansal Yatırımlar Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş.
European Medicines Agency
earnings per share
environmental, social and governance
European Union
Financial Accounting Standards Board
U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act
Fitch Ratings, Inc.
Five Prime Therapeutics, Inc.
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Term
FTC
GAAP
GDPR
GEJ
Gensenta
HHS
Horizon
IGF-1R
IL
IND
IPR&D
IRA
IRS
Janssen
Kyowa Kirin
KRAS
LDL-C
LIBOR
Lilly
Lp(a)
MAA
mCRC
MD&A
Moody’s
mOS
mPFS
MRD
Neumora
NOL
Novartis
NSCLC
OECD
OIG
ORR
PBM
PCSK9
PDAB
PDE4
PDUFA
PFS
PSUs
R&D
RANKL
RAR
RAS
REMS
ROU
ROW
Description
Federal Trade Commission
U.S. generally accepted accounting principles
General Data Protection Regulation
gastroesophageal junction
Gensenta İlaç Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş.
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
Horizon Therapeutics plc
insulin-like growth factor-1 receptor
interleukin
Investigational New Drug Application
in-process research and development
Inflation Reduction Act
Internal Revenue Service
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
Kyowa Kirin Co., Ltd.
Kirsten rat sarcoma viral oncogene
low-density lipoprotein cholesterol
London Interbank Offered Rate
Eli Lilly and Company
lipoprotein(a)
Marketing Authorisation Application
metastatic colorectal cancer
management’s discussion and analysis
Moody’s Investors Service, Inc.
median overall survival
median progression-free survival
minimal residual disease
Neumora Therapeutics, Inc.
net operating loss
Novartis Pharma AG
non-small cell lung cancer
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
Office of Inspector General
objective response rate
pharmacy benefit manager
proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9
Prescription Drug Affordability Board
phosphodiesterase 4
Prescription Drug User Fee Action
progression-free survival
performance share units
research and development
receptor activator of nuclear factor kappa-B ligand
Revenue Agent Report
Rat sarcoma viral oncogene
risk evaluation and mitigation strategy
right-of-use
rest of world
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Term
RSUs
S&P
SCLC
SEC
SG&A
siRNA
SOFR
TED
Teneobio
U.S. Treasury
USPTO
UTB
Description
restricted stock units
Standard & Poor’s Financial Services LLC
small cell lung cancer
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
selling, general and administrative
small interfering RNA
Secured Overnight Financing Rate
thyroid eye disease
Teneobio, Inc.
U.S. Department of Treasury
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
unrecognized tax benefit
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Products
The brand names of our products, our delivery devices and certain of our product candidates and their associated generic
names are given below.
Term
ACTIMMUNE
Aimovig
AMJEVITA/AMGEVITA
Aranesp
AutoTouch
AVSOLA
BEKEMV
BLINCYTO
BUPHENYL
Corlanor
DUEXIS
ENBREL
ENBREL Mini
EPOGEN
EVENITY
IMLYGIC
KANJINTI
KRYSTEXXA
KYPROLIS
LUMAKRAS/LUMYKRAS
Maridebart cafraglutide
MVASI
Neulasta
NEUPOGEN
Nplate
Onpro
Otezla
Parsabiv
PENNSAID
PROCYSBI
Prolia
Pushtronex
QUINSAIR
RAVICTI
RAYOS
Repatha
RIABNI
Sensipar/Mimpara
SureClick
TAVNEOS
TEPEZZA
Description
ACTIMMUNE® (interferon gamma-1b)(1)
Aimovig® (erenumab-aooe)
AMJEVITA® (adalimumab-atto)/AMGEVITA™ (adalimumab)
Aranesp® (darbepoetin alfa)
AutoTouch®
AVSOLA® (infliximab-axxq)
BEKEMV™ (eculizumab)
BLINCYTO® (blinatumomab)
BUPHENYL® (sodium phenylbutyrate)(1)
Corlanor® (ivabradine)
DUEXIS® (ibuprofen and famotidine)(1)
Enbrel® (etanercept)
ENBREL Mini®
EPOGEN® (epoetin alfa)
EVENITY® (romosozumab-aqqg)
IMLYGIC® (talimogene laherparepvec)
KANJINTI® (trastuzumab-anns)
KRYSTEXXA® (pegloticase)(1)
KYPROLIS® (carfilzomib)
LUMAKRAS®/LUMYKRAS™ (sotorasib)
Maridebart cafraglutide (formerly AMG 133)
MVASI® (bevacizumab-awwb)
Neulasta® (pegfilgrastim)
NEUPOGEN® (filgrastim)
Nplate® (romiplostim)
Onpro®
Otezla® (apremilast)
Parsabiv® (etelcalcetide)
PENNSAID® 2% (diclofenac sodium topical solution)(1)
PROCYSBI® (cysteamine bitartrate)(1)
Prolia® (denosumab)
Pushtronex®
QUINSAIR® (levofloxacin)(1)
RAVICTI® (glycerol phenylbutyrate)(1)
RAYOS® (prednisone)(1)
Repatha® (evolocumab)
RIABNI® (rituximab-arrx)
Sensipar®/Mimpara™ (cinacalcet)
SureClick®
TAVNEOS® (avacopan)
TEPEZZA® (teprotumumab-trbw)(1)
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Term
TEZSPIRE
UPLIZNA
Vectibix
Wezlana
Xaluritamig
XGEVA
____________
Description
TEZSPIRE® (tezepelumab-ekko)
UPLIZNA® (inebilizumab-cdon)(1)
Vectibix® (panitumumab)
WEZLANA™ (ustekinumab-auub)
Xaluritamig (formerly AMG 509)
XGEVA® (denosumab)
(1) Products were acquired from our Horizon acquisition on October 6, 2023.
Products referenced in this report that are not included in the above list are trademarks of their respective owners. They
are Avastin®, BESPONSA®, Cosentyx®, DARZALEX®, ERBITUX®, EYLEA®, Herceptin®, HUMIRA®, KEYTRUDA®,
LEQVIO®, POMALYST®/IMNOVID®, PRALUENT®, PROCRIT®, PROMACTA®/REVOLADE™, Remicade®, REVLIMID®,
RINVOQ®, Rituxan®/MabThera®, Skyrizi®, SOLIRIS®, SOTYKTU®, STELARA®, Taltz®, Teribone™, Tremfya®, VELCADE®
and Xeljanz®.
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PART I
Item 1.
BUSINESS
Amgen Inc. (including its subsidiaries, referred to as “Amgen,” “the Company,” “we,” “our” or “us”) discovers, develops,
manufactures and delivers innovative medicines to fight some of the world’s toughest diseases. Amgen focuses on areas of high
unmet medical need and leverages its expertise to strive for solutions that dramatically improve people’s lives, while also
reducing the social and economic burden of disease. We helped launch the biotechnology industry more than 40 years ago and
have grown to be one of the world’s leading independent biotechnology companies. Our robust pipeline includes potential first-
in-class medicines at all stages of development. We have a presence in approximately 100 countries worldwide.
Amgen was incorporated in California in 1980 and became a Delaware corporation in 1987. Amgen operates in one
business segment: human therapeutics.
Significant Developments
Following is a summary of significant developments affecting our business that have occurred and that we have reported
since the filing of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022.
Acquisition of Horizon Therapeutics plc
In October 2023, we completed our acquisition of Horizon for $116.50 per share in cash, representing a total transaction
price of $27.8 billion. Horizon is a global biotechnology company focused on the discovery, development and
commercialization of medicines that address critical needs of patients impacted by rare, autoimmune and severe inflammatory
diseases. The acquisition aligns with Amgen’s core strategy of delivering innovative medicines that make a significant
difference for patients suffering from serious diseases and strengthens Amgen’s rare disease portfolio by adding first-in-class,
early-in-lifecycle medicines, including TEPEZZA for thyroid eye disease (TED), KRYSTEXXA for chronic refractory gout
and UPLIZNA for neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder. See Item 1A. Risk Factors—Our efforts to collaborate with or
acquire other companies, products, or technology, and to integrate the operations of companies or to support the products or
technology we have acquired, may not be successful, and may result in unanticipated costs, delays or failures to realize the
benefits of the transactions.
Products/Pipeline
Tarlatamab
In October 2023, we announced results from the global Phase 2 DeLLphi-301 study, evaluating tarlatamab, an
investigational delta-like ligand 3 (DLL3) targeting BiTE® (bispecific T-cell engager) molecule, in patients with advanced stage
small cell lung cancer (SCLC) who had failed two or more prior lines of treatment. With a median follow-up of 10.6 months, an
intention-to-treat analysis that included 100 patients at the selected 10 mg dose, tarlatamab demonstrated an objective response
rate (ORR; primary endpoint) of 40%. For key secondary endpoints, median progression-free survival (mPFS) was 4.9 months,
and median overall survival (mOS) was 14.3 months. There were no new safety signals observed compared to the Phase 1
study. Additionally in October 2023, the FDA granted tarlatamab Breakthrough Therapy Designation for the treatment of adult
patients with extensive-stage SCLC with disease progression on or after platinum-based chemotherapy.
In December 2023, we announced the FDA accepted and granted Priority Review for the Company’s BLA for tarlatamab,
with a PDUFA date of June 12, 2024.
LUMAKRAS/LUMYKRAS
In December 2023, we announced that the FDA completed its review of our supplemental New Drug Application seeking
full approval of LUMAKRAS, resulting in a Complete Response Letter. The review was based on the CodeBreaK 200 trial
results for the treatment of adults with previously treated locally advanced or metastatic KRAS G12C-mutated non-small cell
lung cancer (NSCLC). The FDA also issued a new postmarketing requirement (PMR) for an additional confirmatory study to
support full approval that will be completed no later than February 2028. Additionally, the FDA concluded that the dose
comparison PMR issued at the time of LUMAKRAS’s accelerated approval has been fulfilled. LUMAKRAS at 960 mg once-
daily will remain the dose for patients with KRAS G12C-mutated NSCLC under accelerated approval.
In October 2023, we announced positive data from the global Phase 3 CodeBreaK 300 trial. This global Phase 3 study
evaluated two doses of LUMAKRAS/LUMYKRAS (960 mg or 240 mg) in combination with Vectibix versus investigator’s
choice of therapy (trifluridine and tipiracil, or regorafenib) in patients with chemorefractory G12C-mutated mCRC.
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In June 2023, based on data from the previous CodeBreaK 101 study, the FDA granted Breakthrough Therapy
Designation to LUMAKRAS in combination with Vectibix for the treatment of patients with metastatic KRAS G12C-mutated
CRC, as determined by an FDA approved test, who have received prior chemotherapy.
Marketing, Distribution and Selected Marketed Products
The largest concentration of our sales and marketing forces is based in the United States and Europe. We also
commercialize and market our products into other geographic territories, including Japan, China and other parts of Asia, Latin
America and the Middle East by using our own affiliates, by acquiring existing third-party businesses or product rights or by
collaborating with third parties. This international footprint allows us to deliver our medicines to more patients globally. See
Business Relationships for our significant alliances. Whether we use our own sales and marketing forces or a third party’s
services varies across these markets. Such use typically depends on several factors, including the nature of entry into the new
market, the size of an opportunity and operational capabilities. Together with our collaborators, we market our products to
healthcare providers, including physicians or their clinics, dialysis centers, hospitals and pharmacies.
In the United States, substantially all of our sales are to pharmaceutical wholesale distributors, which are the principal
means of distributing our products to healthcare providers. We also market certain products through direct-to-consumer
channels, including print, television and online media. For further discussion, see Government Regulation—Regulation in the
United States—Regulation of Product Marketing and Promotion. Outside the United States, we sell principally to healthcare
providers and/or pharmaceutical wholesale distributors depending on the distribution practice in each country. In the Asia
Pacific region, we also sell our products in partnership with other companies, including Astellas Pharma Inc., BeiGene, Takeda
Pharmaceutical Company Limited, Daiichi Sankyo Co., Ltd. and Kyowa Kirin.
Our product sales to three large wholesalers, McKesson Corporation, Cencora, Inc. (formerly AmerisourceBergen) and
Cardinal Health, Inc., each individually accounted for more than 10% of total revenues for each of the years 2023, 2022 and
2021. On a combined basis, these wholesalers accounted for 79%, 82% and 82% of worldwide gross revenues for 2023, 2022
and 2021, respectively. We monitor the financial condition of our larger customers and limit our credit exposure by setting
credit limits and, in certain circumstances, by requiring letters of credit or obtaining credit insurance.
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Our products are marketed around the world, with the United States as our largest market. The following chart shows our
product sales by principal product, and the table below (dollar amounts in millions) shows product sales by geography for the
years 2023, 2022 and 2021.
Product Sales by Geography:
U.S.
ROW
Total
____________
2023
2022
2021
$
$
19,272
7,638
26,910
72 % $
17,743
72 % $
17,286
28 %
7,058
28 %
7,011
71 %
29 %
100 % $
24,801
100 % $
24,297
100 %
(1) TEPEZZA and KRYSTEXXA were acquired from our Horizon acquisition on October 6, 2023, and include product sales from the acquisition date through
December 31, 2023.
(2) Consists of product sales of our non-principal products, as well as sales prior to the divestiture of our Bergamo and Gensenta subsidiaries in the second
quarter of 2023 and fourth quarter of 2022, respectively.
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% of Total Product Sales15%15%13%14%17%19%8%9%9%8%8%8%6%5%5%5%5%4%5%5%5%5%6%6%4%3%2%4%4%4%3%2%2%2%1%20%21%23%ProliaENBRELOtezlaXGEVARepathaNplateKYPROLISAranespEVENITYVectibixBLINCYTOTEPEZZA⁽¹⁾ KRYSTEXXA⁽¹⁾Other products⁽²⁾202320222021
Prolia
We market Prolia in many countries around the world. Prolia contains the same active ingredient as XGEVA but is
approved for different indications, patient populations, dose and frequency of administration. Prolia was launched in the United
States and Europe in 2010. In the United States, it is used primarily in the indication for the treatment of postmenopausal
women with osteoporosis at high risk of fracture and for treatment to increase bone mass in men with osteoporosis at high risk
of fracture. In Europe, Prolia is used primarily for the treatment of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women and men at
increased risk of fracture.
ENBREL
We market ENBREL, a tumor necrosis factor blocker, in the United States and Canada. ENBREL was launched in 1998
and is used primarily in indications for the treatment of adult patients with moderately to severely active rheumatoid arthritis,
patients with chronic moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis who are candidates for systemic therapy or phototherapy and patients
with active psoriatic arthritis.
Otezla
We market Otezla, a small molecule that inhibits phosphodiesterase 4 (PDE4), in many countries around the world. Otezla
was acquired from Bristol Myers Squibb Company in November 2019 after their acquisition of Celgene. Otezla is an oral
therapy approved for the treatment of adults with plaque psoriasis across all severities (in the United States, Japan and
Australia) and moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis (in other global markets, including Europe), for adults with active psoriatic
arthritis and for adults with oral ulcers associated with Behçet’s disease.
XGEVA
We market XGEVA in many countries around the world. XGEVA was launched in 2010 and is used primarily in the
indication for prevention of skeletal-related events (pathological fracture, radiation to bone, spinal cord compression or surgery
to bone) in patients with bone metastases from solid tumors and multiple myeloma.
Repatha
We market Repatha, a PCSK9 inhibitor, in many countries around the world. Repatha was launched in 2015 and is
indicated to reduce the risks of myocardial infarction, stroke and coronary revascularization in adults with established CV
disease. Repatha is also indicated to reduce low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) in adults with primary hyperlipidemia,
including heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HeFH).
Nplate
We market Nplate in many countries around the world. Nplate was launched in 2008 and is indicated to treat
thrombocytopenia in patients with immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) who have had an insufficient response to corticosteroids,
immunoglobulins or splenectomy.
KYPROLIS
We market KYPROLIS primarily in the United States and Europe. KYPROLIS was launched in 2012 and is indicated in
combination with (i) dexamethasone, (ii) lenalidomide plus dexamethasone, (iii) daratumumab plus dexamethasone, (iv)
daratumumab plus hyaluronidase-fihj plus dexamethasone, and (v) isatuximab plus dexamethasone for the treatment of patients
with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma who have received one to three prior lines of therapy. It is also approved as a
single agent for patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma who have received one or more previous therapies.
Aranesp
We market Aranesp primarily in the United States and Europe. Aranesp was launched in 2001 and is indicated to treat a
lower-than-normal number of red blood cells (anemia) caused by chronic kidney disease (CKD) in both patients on dialysis and
patients not on dialysis. Aranesp is also indicated for the treatment of anemia due to concomitant myelosuppressive
chemotherapy in certain patients with nonmyeloid malignancies and when chemotherapy will be used for at least two months
after starting Aranesp.
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EVENITY
Together with our collaboration partners, we market EVENITY in many countries around the world. EVENITY was
launched in the United States and Japan in 2019. In the United States, it is used in the indication for the treatment of
osteoporosis in postmenopausal women at high risk for fracture, defined as a history of osteoporotic fracture, or multiple risk
factors for fracture; or patients who have failed or are intolerant to other available osteoporosis therapy. In Japan, EVENITY is
used primarily in the indication for the treatment of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women and men at high risk of fracture.
Vectibix
We market Vectibix in many countries around the world. Vectibix was launched in 2006 and is indicated for the treatment
of patients with wild-type RAS metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC, cancer that has spread outside the colon and rectum). RAS
status is determined by an FDA-approved test.
BLINCYTO
We market BLINCYTO in many countries around the world. BLINCYTO was launched in 2014 and has proven efficacy
in a wide range of patients with CD19-positive B-cell precursor acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), including those who are
MRD(–) or MRD(+) in frontline consolidation, and those with relapsed or refractory (R/R) disease. ALL is a cancer of the
blood in which a particular kind of white blood cell is growing out of control.
TEPEZZA
Subsequent to the closing of our Horizon acquisition, we market TEPEZZA primarily in the United States. TEPEZZA is a
fully human monoclonal antibody and a targeted inhibitor of the insulin-like growth factor-1 receptor (IGF-1R) that is the first
and only FDA approved medicine for the treatment of thyroid eye disease (TED). TED is a serious, progressive and vision-
threatening rare autoimmune condition. While TED often occurs in people living with hyperthyroidism or Graves’ disease, it is
a distinct disease that is caused by autoantibodies activating an IGF-1R-mediated signaling complex on cells within the retro-
orbital space. This leads to a cascade of negative effects, which may cause long-term, irreversible eye damage. As TED
progresses, it causes serious damage, including proptosis (eye bulging), strabismus (misalignment of the eyes) and diplopia
(double vision), and in some cases can lead to blindness. Historically, patients have had to live with TED until the inflammation
subsides, after which they are often left with permanent and vision-impairing consequences and may require multiple surgeries
that do not completely return the patient to their pre-disease state.
KRYSTEXXA
Subsequent to the closing of our Horizon acquisition, we market KRYSTEXXA in the United States. KRYSTEXXA is
the first and only FDA-approved medicine for the treatment of chronic refractory gout. Chronic refractory gout occurs in
patients who have failed to normalize serum uric acid (sUA) and whose signs and symptoms are inadequately controlled with
conventional therapies, such as xanthine oxidase inhibitors (XOIs), at the maximum medically appropriate dose, or for whom
these drugs are contraindicated.
Other Marketed Products
We also market a number of other products in various markets worldwide, including but not limited to Neulasta, MVASI,
AMJEVITA/AMGEVITA, TEZSPIRE, Parsabiv, Aimovig, LUMAKRAS/LUMYKRAS, EPOGEN, KANJINTI, TAVNEOS,
RAVICTI, UPLIZNA and PROCYSBI.
Patents
The following table lists our outstanding material patents for the indicated product by territory, general subject matter and
latest expiry date. Certain of the European patents are subjects of supplemental protection certificates that provide additional
protection for the products in certain European countries beyond the dates listed in the table. See footnotes to the patent table
below.
One or more patents with the same or earlier expiry dates may fall under the same general subject matter and are not listed
separately.
Product
Prolia®/XGEVA® (denosumab)
Territory General subject matter
U.S.
Europe
RANKL antibodies, including sequences
RANKL antibodies, including sequences(1)
Expiration
2/19/2025
6/25/2022
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Product
Territory General subject matter
Formulations and methods of preparing formulations
Fusion protein and pharmaceutical compositions
DNA encoding fusion protein and methods of making fusion protein
Compositions and compounds
Compositions, compounds and methods of treatment(1)
Antibodies(2)
Methods of treatment
Compositions(1)
Methods of treatment
Formulation
Formulation
Thrombopoietic compounds(1)
Formulation
Compositions and compounds
Methods of treatment
Methods of making
Compositions, compounds and methods of treatment(1)
Glycosylation analogs of erythropoietin proteins
Antibodies
Methods of treatment
Formulation and methods of using formulation
Antibodies(1)
Methods of treatment
Formulation and methods of using formulation
Pharmaceutical compositions and bifunctional polypeptides
Method of administration
Bifunctional polypeptides(1)
Method of administration
Polypeptides(2)
Methods of treatment
Polypeptides(1)
IGF-1R antibodies(3)
Compound and pharmaceutical composition
Formulation
Methods of making
Compound and pharmaceutical composition(1)
Formulation
CGRP receptor antibodies
Methods of treatment
Compositions and pharmaceutical formulations
CGRP receptor antibodies(1)
Methods of treatment
Compounds and pharmaceutical compositions
Crystalline form, pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treatment
Methods of treatment
Enbrel® (etanercept)
Otezla® (apremilast)
Repatha® (evolocumab)
Nplate® (romiplostim)
KYPROLIS® (carfilzomib)
Aranesp® (darbepoetin alfa)
EVENITY® (romosozumab-aqqg)
BLINCYTO® (blinatumomab)
TEZSPIRE® (tezepelumab-ekko)
U.S.
U.S.
U.S.
U.S.
Europe
U.S.
U.S.
Europe
Europe
Europe
U.S.
Europe
Europe
U.S.
U.S.
U.S.
Europe
U.S.
U.S.
U.S.
U.S.
Europe
Europe
Europe
U.S.
U.S.
Europe
Europe
U.S.
U.S.
Europe
TEPEZZA® (teprotumumab-trbw) U.S.
U.S.
U.S.
U.S.
Europe
Europe
U.S.
U.S.
U.S.
Europe
Europe
U.S.
U.S.
U.S.
Parsabiv® (etelcalcetide)
Aimovig® (erenumab-aooe)
LUMAKRAS®/LUMYKRAS™
(sotorasib)
KRYSTEXXA® (pegloticase)
TAVNEOS® (avacopan)
UPLIZNA® (inebilizumab-cdon)
Europe
Compounds, pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treatment
U.S.
U.S.
U.S.
U.S.
U.S.
Europe
Polypeptides and pharmaceutical compositions
Methods of treatment
Compounds and pharmaceutical compositions(2)
Crystalline and amorphous forms and pharmaceutical compositions
CD19 antibodies and pharmaceutical compositions(2)
CD19 antibodies, pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treatment(1)
(1) A European patent with this subject matter may also be entitled to supplemental protection in one or more countries in
Europe, and the length of any such extension will vary by country. For example, supplementary protection certificates
have been issued related to the indicated products for patents in at least the following countries:
•
denosumab — France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the United Kingdom, expiring in 2025
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Expiration
10/19/2037
11/22/2028
4/24/2029
2/16/2028
3/20/2023
8/22/2028
11/22/2030
8/22/2028
5/10/2032
5/3/2033
2/12/2028
10/22/2019
4/20/2027
12/7/2027
4/14/2025
5/8/2033
12/7/2025
5/15/2024
4/25/2026
4/9/2033
5/11/2031
4/28/2026
4/18/2032
5/11/2031
4/6/2030
9/28/2027
11/26/2024
11/6/2029
2/3/2029
8/23/2038
9/9/2028
3/3/2029
2/7/2031
6/27/2034
8/9/2035
7/29/2030
6/27/2034
5/17/2032
4/22/2036
4/1/2039
12/18/2029
8/10/2035
5/21/2038
5/20/2040
9/15/2040
5/21/2038
4/11/2026
6/25/2030
2/3/2031
5/29/2041
3/7/2030
9/7/2027
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
apremilast — France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the United Kingdom expiring in 2028
carfilzomib — France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the United Kingdom expiring in 2030
evolocumab — France, expiring in 2030 and Spain and the United Kingdom, expiring in 2031
romiplostim — France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the United Kingdom, expiring in 2024
romosozumab — France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the United Kingdom, expiring in 2031
blinatumomab — France, Germany, Italy and Spain, expiring in 2029
erenumab — France, Italy, Spain and the United Kingdom, expiring in 2033
etelcalcetide — France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the United Kingdom, expiring in 2031
tezepelumab — France and Italy, expiring in 2033
inebilizumab — Italy and Spain, expiring in 2032
(2) A patent with this subject matter may be entitled to patent term extension in the United States.
(3) We have biologic exclusivity in the United States covering teprotumumab-trbw that will expire in 2032.
Competition
We operate in a highly competitive environment. A number of our marketed products are indicated for disease areas in
which other products or treatments are currently available or are being pursued by our competitors through R&D activities.
Additionally, some competitor-marketed products target the same genetic pathways as our recently launched marketed products
or are currently in development. This competition could impact the pricing and market share of our products. We continue to
pursue ways of increasing the value of our medicines through innovations, which can include expanding the disease areas for
which our products are indicated and finding new methods to make the delivery or manufacture of our medicines easier and less
costly. Such activities can offer important opportunities for differentiation. We plan to continue pursuing innovation efforts to
strengthen our competitive position. Such position may be based on, among other things, safety, efficacy, reliability,
availability, patient convenience, delivery devices, price, reimbursement, access to and timing of market entry and patent
position and expiration.
Certain of the existing patents on our principal products have expired, and we face new and increasing competition,
including from biosimilars and generics. A biosimilar is another version of a biological product for which marketing approval is
sought or has been obtained based on a demonstration that it is “highly similar” to the original reference product. We have
experienced adverse effects from biosimilar competition on our originator product sales. Companies have launched versions of
EPOGEN, NEUPOGEN, Neulasta and ENBREL (Canada only) with U.S. ENBREL biosimilars approved but not launched.
Once multiple biosimilar versions of one of our originator products have launched, competition has intensified rapidly, resulting
in greater net price declines for both the reference and the biosimilar products and a greater effect on product sales. See also
Government Regulation—Regulation in the United States—Approval of Biosimilars.
We also have our own biosimilar products both in the United States and outside of U.S. markets that are competing
against branded and biosimilar versions of our competitors’ products. In 2019, Amgen launched MVASI, a biosimilar to
Avastin, and KANJINTI, a biosimilar to Herceptin; and in 2018, Amgen launched AMGEVITA, a biosimilar to HUMIRA, in
markets outside the United States. In 2020, we launched AVSOLA, a biosimilar to Remicade; and in 2021, we launched
RIABNI, a biosimilar to Rituxan. In 2023, we launched AMJEVITA, a biosimilar to HUMIRA, in the United States, and
BEKEMV, a biosimilar to SOLIRIS, in the EU. Additionally, in 2023, Amgen received FDA approval for Wezlana, a
biosimilar to STELARA, which we expect to launch in the United States in 2025. We expect additional biosimilar competition
against both our branded and biosimilar products in the future across markets.
Although biosimilars compete on price, we believe many patients, providers and payers will continue to place high value
on the reputation, supply reliability and safety of our products. As additional biosimilar competitors come to market, we will
continue to leverage our global experience to distinguish against both branded and biosimilar competitors.
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Although most of our products are biologics, some are small molecule products, including Otezla, KYPROLIS and
LUMAKRAS/LUMYKRAS. Because the FDA approval process permits generic manufacturers to rely on the safety and
efficacy data of the innovator product rather than having to conduct their own costly and time-consuming clinical trials, generic
manufacturers can often develop and market their competing versions of our small molecule products at much lower prices. For
example, following loss of exclusivity of patents directed to cinacalcet, the active ingredient in our small molecule calcimimetic
Sensipar, we lost a significant share of the market and corresponding revenues in a very short period of time. See Part IV—
Note 20, Contingencies and commitments, to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
The introduction of new products, the development of new processes or technologies by competitors or the emergence of
new information about existing products may result in (i) increased competition for our marketed products, even for those
protected by patents and/or (ii) reductions in the prices we receive from selling our products. In addition, the development of
new treatment options or standards of care may reduce the use of our products or may limit the utility and application of
ongoing clinical trials of our product candidates. (As used in this document, the term clinical trials may include prospective
clinical trials, observational studies, registries and other studies.) See Item 1A. Risk Factors—Our products face substantial
competition and our product candidates are also likely to face substantial competition and Item 1A. Risk Factors—We
currently face competition from biosimilars and generics and expect to face increasing competition from biosimilars and
generics in the future.
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The following table reflects our significant competitors for our principal products and is not exhaustive.
Product
Prolia(1)
ENBREL
Territory
U.S., Europe &
Asia Pacific
U.S.
U.S.
U.S.
Canada
U.S. & Europe
U.S. & Europe
Competitor-marketed product
Bisphosphonates, including generics
HUMIRA†
Xeljanz
RINVOQ
Etanercept biosimilars
HUMIRA†
Cosentyx
U.S. & Europe
Taltz
Otezla
U.S. & Europe
Tremfya
U.S. & Europe
Skyrizi
U.S. & Europe
SOTYKTU
U.S. & Europe
Topical products
U.S. & Europe
U.S., Europe &
Asia Pacific
U.S. & Europe
Zoledronate generics
PRALUENT
LEQVIO
XGEVA
Repatha
Nplate
U.S. & Europe
PROMACTA/REVOLADE
KYPROLIS
Aranesp
EVENITY
Vectibix
BLINCYTO
VELCADE
REVLIMID(4)
POMALYST/IMNOVID
DARZALEX
PROCRIT(6)
Epoetin alfa biosimilars
U.S.
U.S. & Europe
U.S. & Europe
U.S. & Europe
U.S.
U.S. & Europe
U.S.
Japan
Teribone
U.S. & Europe
Avastin
U.S.
KEYTRUDA
U.S. & Europe
ERBITUX
U.S. & Europe
Chemotherapy regime
U.S. & Europe
U.S. & Europe
BESPONSA
Chemotherapy regime
Competitors
Various
AbbVie
Pfizer Inc.
AbbVie
Various
AbbVie
Novartis
Lilly
Janssen(2)
AbbVie
Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS)
Various
Various
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Sanofi
Novartis
Novartis
Millennium Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(3)
Various
Celgene(5)
Janssen(2)
Janssen(2)
Various
Asahi Kasei Pharma
F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd (Roche)
Merck & Co., Inc.
Lilly
Various
Pfizer Inc.
Various
Bisphosphonates, including generics
Various
† Approved biosimilars available.
(1) Other biosimilars under regulatory review in the United States, Europe and Asia Pacific.
(2) A subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson.
(3) A subsidiary of Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited.
(4) REVLIMID also includes generics.
(5) A subsidiary of Bristol Myers Squibb Company.
(6) PROCRIT competes with Aranesp in supportive cancer care and predialysis settings.
TEPEZZA and KRYSTEXXA currently do not face any direct competitors in the United States or Europe. TEPEZZA
faces competition from other therapies, such as corticosteroids, which have been used on an off-label basis to alleviate some of
the symptoms of TED. TEPEZZA and KRYSTEXXA may face competition from competitor medicines currently in clinical
trials. See TEPEZZA and KRYSTEXXA sections above and Government Regulation—Regulation of Orphan Medicines.
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Reimbursement
Sales of our products are dependent on the availability and extent of coverage and reimbursement from third-party payers.
In many markets around the world, these payers, including government health systems, private health insurers and other
organizations, remain focused on reducing the cost of healthcare; and their efforts have intensified, in part, as a result of
uncertain macroeconomic conditions, rising healthcare costs and pressures on healthcare budgets. Drugs remain heavily
scrutinized for cost containment. As a result, payers are becoming more restrictive regarding the use of biopharmaceutical
products and are scrutinizing the prices of these products while requiring a higher level of clinical evidence to support the
benefits such products bring to patients and the broader healthcare system. These pressures become intensified when our
products become subject to competition, including from biosimilars.
In the United States, healthcare providers and other entities such as pharmacies and PBMs are reimbursed for covered
services and products they deliver through both private-payer and government healthcare programs such as Medicare and
Medicaid. We provide negotiated rebates to healthcare providers, private payers, government payers and PBMs. In addition, we
are required to (i) provide rebates or discounts on our products that are reimbursed through certain government programs,
including Medicare and Medicaid, and (ii) provide discounts to qualifying healthcare providers under the federal 340B Drug
Pricing Program.
Both private and some government payers use formularies to manage access to and utilization of drugs. A drug’s inclusion
and favorable positioning on a formulary are essential to ensure patients have access to a particular drug. Even when access is
available, some patients abandon their prescriptions for economic reasons. Payers continue to institute cost reduction and
containment measures that lower drug utilization and/or spending altogether and/or shift a greater portion of the costs to
patients. Such measures include, but are not limited to, more-limited benefit plan designs, higher patient co-pays or coinsurance
obligations, limitations on patients’ use of commercial manufacturer co-pay payment assistance programs (including through
co-pay accumulator adjustment or maximization programs), stricter utilization management criteria (such as prior authorization
and step therapy) before a patient may get access to a drug, higher-tier formulary placement that increases the level of patient
out-of-pocket costs and formulary exclusion, which effectively encourages patients and providers to seek alternative treatments
or pay 100% of the cost of a drug. The use of such measures by PBMs and insurers has continued to intensify and has thereby
limited Amgen product usage and sales. Furthermore, during the past few years, many PBMs and insurers have consolidated,
resulting in a smaller number of PBMs and insurers overseeing a large portion of total covered lives in the United States. As a
result, PBMs and insurers have greater market power and negotiating leverage to mandate stricter utilization criteria and/or
exclude drugs from their formularies in favor of competitor drugs or alternative treatments. In highly competitive treatment
markets such as the markets for ENBREL, Otezla, Repatha and Aimovig, PBMs are also able to exert negotiating leverage by
requiring incremental rebates from manufacturers in order for them to gain and/or maintain their formulary position.
In addition to market actions taken by private and government payers in the United States, policy makers in both of the
major U.S. political parties have supported policies to lower drug costs. See Item 1A. Risk Factors—Our sales depend on
coverage and reimbursement from government and commercial third-party payers, and pricing and reimbursement pressures
have affected, and are likely to continue to affect, our profitability. Although the IRA was enacted in August 2022, the
environment remains dynamic, and the Administration and Congress continues to consider drug pricing legislation. The IRA
includes provisions requiring that beginning on January 1, 2026, mandatory price setting be introduced in Medicare for certain
drugs paid for under Parts B and D, whereby manufacturers must accept a price established by the government or face penalties
on all U.S. sales (starting with 10 drugs in 2026, adding 15 in 2027 and 2028, and adding 20 in 2029 and subsequent years such
that by 2031 approximately 100 drugs could be subject to such set prices). In August 2023, ENBREL, a product in which the
rights to the BLA are held by our wholly owned subsidiary Immunex Corporation, was selected for the first round of 10 drugs
subject to price setting that will be applicable beginning January 1, 2026. As of January 1, 2024, Medicare Part D has been
redesigned to cap beneficiary out-of-pocket costs and, beginning January 1, 2025, Federal reinsurance will be reduced in the
catastrophic phase (resulting in a shift and increase of such costs to Part D plans and manufacturers, including by requiring
manufacturer discounts on certain drugs). Further, beginning October 1, 2022, manufacturers owe rebates on drugs reimbursed
under Medicare Part D if price increases outpace inflation, and beginning January 1, 2023, owe rebates on drugs reimbursed
under Medicare Part B if price increases outpace inflation.
Other potential policies cover a wide range of areas, including allowing the importation of drugs from other countries;
increasing transparency in drug pricing; using third-party value assessments to determine drug prices; and changes to
government rebate programs. For example, on January 5, 2024, the FDA authorized Florida to move forward with its
importation program proposal, which excludes biologics. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, signed into law on
November 15, 2021, requires manufacturers of certain Part B–covered drugs packaged in single-use containers to give refunds
to the government starting in 2023 for discarded amounts. CMS also issued a proposed Medicaid Drug Rebate Program rule
that, if finalized, would require manufacturers to aggregate or “stack” all rebates, discounts or other price concessions made to
separate, unrelated entities across the pharmaceutical supply chain on a given unit of product to determine the “Best Price,” a
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metric that is used to determine Medicaid rebates and 340B statutory rates. Further, at the state level, seven states (Colorado,
Maine, New Hampshire, Maryland, Minnesota, Oregon and Washington) have enacted laws that establish PDABs to identify
drugs that pose affordability challenges, and in four states (Colorado, Maryland, Minnesota and Washington) include authority
for the state PDAB to set upper payment limits on certain drugs for in-state patients, payers, and providers.
In many countries other than the United States, government-sponsored healthcare systems are the primary payers for
drugs and biologics. With increasing budgetary constraints and/or difficulty in understanding the value of medicines,
governments and payers in many countries are applying a variety of measures to exert downward price pressure. These
measures can include mandatory price controls, price referencing, therapeutic-reference pricing, increases in mandates,
incentives for generic substitution and biosimilar usage and government-mandated price cuts. In this regard, many countries
have health technology assessment organizations that use formal economic metrics such as cost-effectiveness to determine
prices, coverage and reimbursement of new therapies; and these organizations are expanding in both established and emerging
markets. Many countries also limit coverage to populations narrower than those specified on our product labels or impose
volume caps to limit utilization. We expect that countries will continue taking aggressive actions to seek to reduce expenditures
on drugs and biologics. Similarly, fiscal constraints may also affect the extent to which countries are willing to approve new
and innovative therapies and/or allow access to new technologies. The EU is currently undergoing a review and possible
revision of its pharmaceutical legislation. Various proposals are now being considered with a possible first reading in the EU
Parliament in the first quarter of 2024, with full implementation not expected until 2027 or possibly later. The new legislation,
if implemented, will likely have a significant impact on the landscape for access and pricing decisions within Member States.
There are both positive and negative aspects to the current proposals being debated within the EU Commission and Parliament,
including various proposals which could alter the intellectual property protection regime in Europe. Nevertheless, the
legislation, if implemented, is unlikely to significantly impact the difficult financial situation facing many Member States and
is, therefore, not likely to improve the overall business climate for biopharmaceutical firms operating in the EU.
The dynamics and developments discussed above create pressures on the pricing and potential usage of our products and
on the industry. Given the diverse interests in play between payers, biopharmaceutical manufacturers, policy makers, healthcare
providers and independent organizations, if and whether the parties involved can achieve alignment on the matters discussed
above remain unclear, and the outcome of any such alignment is difficult to predict. We remain focused on pricing our products
responsibly and delivering breakthrough treatments for unmet medical needs. Amgen is committed to working with the entire
healthcare community to ensure continued innovation and to facilitate patient access to needed medicines. We do this by:
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
investing billions of dollars annually in R&D;
pricing our medicines to reflect the value they provide;
developing more affordable therapeutic choices in the form of high-quality and reliably supplied biosimilars;
partnering with payers to share risk and accountability for health outcomes;
providing patient support and education programs;
helping patients in financial need access our medicines; and
working with policy makers, patients and other stakeholders to establish a sustainable healthcare system with access to
affordable care and in which patients and their healthcare professionals are the primary decision makers.
See Item 1A. Risk Factors—Our sales depend on coverage and reimbursement from government and commercial third-
party payers, and pricing and reimbursement pressures have affected, and are likely to continue to affect, our profitability and
Item 1A. Risk Factors—Guidelines and recommendations published by various organizations can reduce the use of our
products.
Manufacturing, Distribution and Raw Materials
Manufacturing
We believe we are a leader in the manufacture of biologics and that our manufacturing capabilities represent a competitive
advantage. The products we manufacture consist of both biologics and small molecule drugs. The majority of our products are
biologics that are produced in living cells and that are inherently complex due to naturally occurring molecular variations.
Highly specialized knowledge and extensive process and product characterization are required to transform laboratory-scale
processes into reproducible commercial manufacturing processes. Further, our expertise in the manufacture of biologics
positions us well for leadership in the global biosimilars market. For additional information regarding manufacturing facilities,
see Item 2. Properties.
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We have been innovating our manufacturing facilities designed to extend our manufacturing advantage by optimizing our
manufacturing network and/or by mitigating risks while continuing to ensure adequate supply of our products. For example, our
licensed next-generation biomanufacturing plants operating in Singapore and West Greenwich, Rhode Island, incorporate
multiple innovative technologies into a single facility. Next-generation biomanufacturing plants require smaller manufacturing
footprints and offer greater environmental benefits, including reduced consumption of water and energy and lower levels of
carbon emissions. Within such plants, the equipment is portable and smaller, which provides greater flexibility and speed in the
manufacture of different medicines simultaneously. This enables Amgen to respond to changing demands for its medicines with
increased agility. The Singapore site also has a plant that has been approved by several agencies, including the FDA and EMA,
to produce small molecule drugs for commercial manufacturing.
Our internal manufacturing network has commercial production capabilities for bulk manufacturing, formulation, fill,
finish, tableting and device assembly. These activities are performed within the United States and its territory in our Puerto
Rico, Rhode Island and California facilities as well as internationally in our Ireland, Netherlands and Singapore facilities. In
addition, we use third-party contract manufacturers to supplement the capacity or capability of our commercial manufacturing
network.
To support our clinical trials, we manufacture product candidates primarily at our California facilities. We also use third-
party contract manufacturers to supplement the capacity or capability of our overall clinical manufacturing network.
See Item 1A. Risk Factors for a discussion of the factors that could adversely impact our manufacturing operations and
the global supply of our products.
Distribution
We operate distribution centers in Puerto Rico, Kentucky, California and the Netherlands for worldwide distribution of
the majority of our commercial and clinical products. We also use third-party distributors to supplement distribution of our
products worldwide.
Other
In addition to the manufacturing and distribution activities noted above, each of our manufacturing locations includes key
manufacturing support functions such as quality control, process development, engineering, procurement, production
scheduling and warehousing. Certain of those manufacturing and distribution activities are highly regulated by the FDA as well
as international regulatory agencies. See Government Regulation—Regulation in the United States—Regulation of
Manufacturing Standards.
Manufacturing Initiatives
As discussed above, we have been expanding capacity and advancing new innovations with multiple ongoing projects.
Our next-generation biomanufacturing plant at our West Greenwich, Rhode Island, campus, the first of its kind in the
United States, has been approved by the FDA and EMA. This plant expands our capacity to manufacture certain products for
U.S. and global markets, as we receive regulatory approval in those markets.
In November 2021, we broke ground for our newest biomanufacturing plant located in New Albany, Ohio, which received
FDA licensure for commercial production in January 2024. This final product assembly and packaging plant will support the
growing demand for Amgen’s medicines and will use state-of-the-art technologies.
In March 2022, we broke ground for our new multi-product drug substance manufacturing facility in Holly Springs, North
Carolina. The new plant will support both traditional stainless steel-fed batch manufacturing and next-generation single-use
technologies, allowing flexibility in the production of multiple products in one plant.
Subsequent to the Horizon acquisition, we are evaluating Horizon’s supply chains and pursuing activities to further
improve resiliency and efficiency. See Item 1A. Risk factors—Our efforts to collaborate with or acquire other companies,
products, or technology, and to integrate the operations of companies or to support the products or technology we have
acquired, may not be successful, and may result in unanticipated costs, delays or failures to realize the benefits of the
transactions.
Amgen continues to embed environmental sustainability into the upfront design, development and execution of our new
facilities. The new facility under construction in North Carolina and our recently FDA approved facility in Ohio contain many
examples of environmental advances, including on-site photovoltaic renewable energy generation at both sites. We expect our
North Carolina facility’s carbon, waste and water footprints to be substantially lower than those at a traditional drug substance
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manufacturing plant, and we expect lower footprints per unit produced as well at our Ohio facility compared with existing
similar facilities.
See Item 1A. Risk Factors—Manufacturing difficulties, disruptions or delays could limit supply of our products and limit
our product sales.
Raw Materials and Medical Devices
Certain raw materials, medical devices (including companion diagnostics) and components necessary for the commercial
and/or clinical manufacturing of our products are provided by and are the proprietary products of unaffiliated third-party
suppliers, certain of which may be our only sources for such materials. We currently attempt to manage the risk associated with
such suppliers by means of inventory management, relationship management and evaluation of alternative sources when
feasible. We also monitor the financial condition of certain suppliers and their ability to supply our needs. See Item 1A. Risk
Factors—We rely on third-party suppliers for certain of our raw materials, medical devices and components.
We perform various procedures to help authenticate the sources of raw materials, including intermediary materials used in
the manufacture of our products; the procedures include verification of country of origin and are incorporated into the
manufacturing processes we and our third-party contract manufacturers perform.
To better ensure supply, Amgen has a risk mitigation strategy that uses a combination of methods, including multiple
sources or backup inventory of critical raw materials. As part of our ongoing business continuity efforts, we continue to closely
monitor our inventory levels and have taken additional measures to mitigate against raw material supply interruption. See
Item 1A. Risk Factors for a discussion of the factors that could adversely impact our manufacturing operations and the global
supply of our products.
Government Regulation
Regulation by government authorities in the United States and other countries is a significant factor in the production and
marketing of our products and our ongoing R&D activities. To clinically test, manufacture and market products for therapeutic
use, we must satisfy mandatory procedures and safety and effectiveness standards established by various regulatory bodies.
Compliance with these standards is complex, and failure to comply with any of these standards can result in significant
implications. See Item 1A. Risk Factors for a discussion of factors, including global regulatory implications, that can adversely
impact our development and marketing of commercial products.
Regulation in the United States
In the United States, the Public Health Service Act; the FDCA; and the regulations promulgated thereunder as well as
other federal and state statutes and regulations govern, among other things, the production, research, development, testing,
manufacture, quality control, labeling, storage, record keeping, approval, advertising, promotion and distribution of our
products in addition to the reporting of certain payments and other transfers of value to healthcare professionals and teaching
hospitals.
Clinical Development and Product Approval. Drug development in our industry is complex, challenging and risky, and
failure rates are high. Product development cycles are typically very long—approximately 10 to 15 years from discovery to
market. A potential new medicine must undergo many years of preclinical and clinical testing to establish its safety and efficacy
for use in humans at appropriate dosing levels and with an acceptable risk–benefit profile. We continue to work toward
reducing cycle times by applying our expertise in human genetics and innovation in technology, clinical trials and real-world
evidence.
After laboratory analysis and preclinical testing in animals, we file an IND with the FDA to begin human testing.
Typically, we undertake an FDA-designated three-phase human clinical testing program.
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In phase 1, we conduct small clinical trials to investigate the safety and proper dose ranges of our product candidates in a
small number of human subjects.
In phase 2, we conduct clinical trials to investigate side-effect profiles and the efficacy of our product candidates in a
patient population larger than phase 1 but still relatively small, who have the disease or condition under study.
In phase 3, we conduct clinical trials to investigate the short- and long-term safety and efficacy of our product candidates,
compared to commonly used treatments, in a large number of patients who have the disease or condition under study.
The FDA monitors the progress of each trial conducted under an IND and may, at its discretion, reevaluate, alter, suspend
or terminate the testing based on data accumulated to that point and the FDA’s risk–benefit assessment with regard to the
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patients enrolled in the trial. The results of preclinical and clinical trials are submitted to the FDA in the form of either a BLA
for biologic products or a New Drug Application for small molecule products. We are not permitted to market or promote a new
product until the FDA has approved our marketing application.
Approval of Biosimilars. The Affordable Care Act authorized the FDA to approve biosimilars via a separate, abbreviated
pathway. The pathway allows sponsors of a biosimilar to seek and obtain regulatory approval based in part on the nonclinical-
trial and clinical-trial data of an originator product to which the biosimilar has been demonstrated to be “highly similar” and to
have no clinically meaningful differences with regard to safety, purity and potency. The relevance of demonstrating “similarity”
is that in many cases, biosimilars can be brought to market without conducting the full suite of clinical trials typically required
of originators, because risk–benefit has previously been established. To preserve incentives for future innovation, the law
establishes a period of exclusivity for originators’ products, which in general prohibits biosimilars from gaining FDA approval
based in part on reliance on or reference to the originator’s data in their application to the FDA for 12 years after initial FDA
approval of the originator product. The law does not change the duration of patents granted on biologic products. As part of the
implementation of the abbreviated approval pathway for biosimilars, the FDA released a number of guidance documents, some
of which remain in draft form. See Item 1A. Risk Factors—We currently face competition from biosimilars and generics and
expect to face increasing competition from biosimilars and generics in the future.
Regulation of Product Marketing and Promotion. The FDA regulates the marketing and promotion of drug products. Our
product promotions for approved product indications must comply with the statutory standards of the FDCA and the FDA’s
implemented regulations and guidance. The FDA’s review of marketing and promotional activities encompasses but is not
limited to direct-to-consumer advertising, healthcare-provider-directed advertising and promotion, sales representative
communications to healthcare professionals, promotional programming and promotional activities involving electronic media.
The FDA may also review industry-sponsored scientific and educational activities that make representations regarding product
safety or efficacy in a promotional context. The FDA may take enforcement action against a company for violations of the
FDA’s advertising and labeling laws and regulations. Enforcement action may include product seizures, injunctions, civil or
criminal penalties or regulatory letters, which may require corrective advertising or other corrective communications to
healthcare professionals. Failure to comply with the FDA’s regulations also can result in adverse publicity or increased scrutiny
of company activities by the U.S. Congress or other legislators. Additionally, as described below, such failure may lead to
additional liability under U.S. healthcare fraud and abuse laws.
Regulation of Manufacturing Standards. The FDA regulates and inspects the equipment, facilities, laboratories and
processes used in the manufacturing and testing of products prior to granting approval to market products. If after receiving
approval from the FDA we make a material change in manufacturing equipment, location or process, additional regulatory
review may be required. We also must adhere to current Good Manufacturing Practice regulations and product-specific
regulations enforced by the FDA through its facilities inspection program. The FDA conducts regular, periodic visits to
reinspect our equipment, facilities, laboratories and processes following an initial approval.
Regulation of Combination Products. Combination products are defined by the FDA as products composed of two or
more regulated components (e.g., a biologic and/or drug and a device). Biologics/drugs and devices each have their own
regulatory requirements, and combination products may have additional requirements. A number of our marketed products
meet this definition and are regulated under this framework, and we expect that a number of our pipeline product candidates
will be evaluated for regulatory approval under this framework as well.
Regulation of Orphan Medicines. Orphan drugs are defined by the FDA as products intended to treat a rare disease or
condition that affects less than 200,000 persons in the United States. A company must request orphan drug designation prior to
filing and, if granted for being the first medicine to treat such a rare disease, means the FDA will not approve another sponsor’s
marketing application for the same drug for the same indication for seven years. Orphan drug exclusivity will not bar approval
of another medicine for the same indication if it is shown to be clinically superior. In the United States, a number of our
products, including products such as TEPEZZA and UPLIZNA acquired in connection with the Horizon acquisition, have
orphan drug exclusivity under this framework.
Regulation outside the United States
In EU countries as well as in the United Kingdom, Switzerland, Canada, Australia and Japan, regulatory requirements and
approval processes are similar in principle to those in the United States.
In the EU, there are currently two potential tracks for seeking marketing approval for a product not authorized in any EU
member state: a decentralized procedure and a centralized procedure. In the decentralized procedure, identical applications for
marketing authorization are submitted simultaneously to the national regulatory agencies. Regulatory review is led by one
member state (the reference-member state), and its assessment—based on safety, quality and efficacy—is reviewed and
approved (assuming there are no concerns that the product poses a serious risk to public health) by the other member states
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from which the applicant is seeking approval (the concerned-member states). The decentralized procedure leads to a series of
single national approvals in all relevant countries. In the centralized procedure, which is required of all products derived from
biotechnology, a company submits a single MAA to the EMA, which conducts an evaluation of the dossier, drawing upon its
scientific resources across Europe. If the drug product is proven to fulfill requirements for quality, safety and efficacy, the
EMA’s CHMP adopts a positive opinion, which is transmitted to the EC for final decision on granting of the marketing
authorization. Even though the EC generally follows the CHMP’s opinion, it is not bound to do so. Subsequent
commercialization is enabled by country-by-country reimbursement approval.
In the EU, biosimilars are approved under a specialized pathway of the centralized procedure. As with the U.S. pathway,
an applicant seeks and obtains regulatory approval for a biosimilar once the data exclusivity period for the original reference
product has expired, relying in part on the data submitted for the originator product together with data evidencing that the
biosimilar is “highly similar” with regard to quality, safety and efficacy to the original reference product authorized in the
European Economic Area. See Item 1A. Risk Factors—We currently face competition from biosimilars and generics and expect
to face increasing competition from biosimilars and generics in the future.
In the EU, Regulation (EC) No 141/2000, as implemented by Regulation (EC) No. 847/2000, provides that a medicine can
be designated as an orphan medicinal product by the EC if its sponsor can establish that: (i) the product is intended for the
diagnosis, prevention or treatment of life-threatening or chronically debilitating conditions; (ii) either (a) such conditions affect
not more than 5 in 10,000 persons in the EU when the application is made, or (b) the product without the benefits derived from
orphan status, would not generate sufficient return in the EU to justify the necessary investment in developing the medicinal
product; and (iii) there exists no satisfactory authorized method of diagnosis, prevention, or treatment of the condition that has
been authorized in the EU, or even if such method exists, the product will be of significant benefit to those affected by that
condition. An application for the designation of a medicinal product as an orphan medicinal product may be submitted at any
stage of development of the medicinal product but before the filing of an MAA. A marketing authorization for an orphan
medicinal product may only include indications designated as orphan. For non-orphan indications treated with the same active
pharmaceutical ingredient, a separate marketing authorization has to be sought. Approved orphan drugs in the EU receive 10
years of market exclusivity for the approved indication in all EU member states. We currently have orphan medicinal product
designation for BLINCYTO in the EU and intend to seek medicinal product designation for a number of our products in the
future.
Other countries such as those in Latin America and the Middle East have review processes and data requirements similar
to those of the EU and in some cases can rely on prior marketing approval from U.S. or EU regulatory authorities. The
regulatory process in these countries may include manufacturing/testing facility inspections, testing of drug product upon
importation and other domestic requirements.
In Asia Pacific, a number of countries such as China, Japan, South Korea and Taiwan may require local clinical-trial data
for bridging purposes as part of the drug registration process in addition to global clinical trials, which can add to overall drug
development and registration timelines. In most of the Asian markets, registration timelines depend on marketing approval in
the United States or the EU. In some markets in Asia, such as China, Indonesia and Thailand, regulatory timelines can be less
predictable. The regulatory process may also include manufacturing/testing facility inspections, testing of drug product upon
importation and other domestic requirements. Countries such as Australia and Japan have more-mature systems that would
allow for submissions under more-competitive time frames. With regard to biosimilars, several of these countries have
pathways to register biosimilars (e.g., Australia, India, Singapore, South Korea and Taiwan), and biosimilar products are
already present on the markets (e.g., Australia and South Korea).
In some countries, such as Japan and those in the EU, medical devices may be subject to regulatory regimes whereby
manufacturers must establish that their medical devices conform to essential requirements set out in the law for the particular
device category. For example, in the EU, with limited exceptions, medical devices placed on the market must bear the
Conformité Européenne marking to indicate their conformity with legal requirements.
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Postapproval Phase
After approval, we continue to monitor adverse events and product complaints reported following the use of our products
through routine postmarketing surveillance and studies when applicable. We report such events to the appropriate regulatory
agencies as required by local regulations for individual cases and aggregate reports. We proactively monitor (according to good
pharmacovigilance practices) and ensure the implementation of signal detection, assessment and the communication of adverse
events that may be associated with the use of our products. We also proactively monitor product complaints through our quality
systems, which includes assessing our drug delivery devices for device complaints, adverse events and malfunctions. We may
also be required by regulatory agencies to conduct further clinical trials on our marketed products as a condition of their
approval or to provide additional information on safety and efficacy. Health regulators, including the FDA, have authority to
mandate labeling changes to products at any point based on new safety information or as part of an evolving label change to a
particular class of products.
Health regulators, including the FDA, also have authority both before and after approval to require that a company
implement a risk management program for a product to ensure that the benefits of the drug outweigh the risks. Each risk
management program is unique and varies depending on the specific factors required. In the United States, such a risk
management program is known as a REMS, and we currently have REMSs for Prolia, Nplate and BLINCYTO.
Other Regulation
We are also subject to various laws pertaining to healthcare fraud and abuse, including antikickback laws and false-claims
laws. Antikickback laws make it illegal to solicit, offer, receive or pay any remuneration in exchange for or to induce the
referral of business, including the purchase or prescribing of a particular drug that is reimbursed by a state or federal program.
False-claims laws prohibit knowingly and willingly presenting or causing to be presented for payment to third-party payers
(including Medicare and Medicaid) any claims for reimbursed drugs or services that are false or fraudulent, claims for items or
services not provided as claimed or claims for medically unnecessary items or services. Violations of fraud and abuse laws may
be punishable by criminal and/or civil sanctions, including fines and civil monetary penalties, as well as by the possibility of
exclusion from federal healthcare programs (including Medicare and Medicaid). Liability under false-claims laws may also
arise when violation of certain laws or regulations related to the underlying product (e.g., a violation regarding improper
promotional activity or unlawful payments) contributes to the submission of a false claim.
On April 25, 2019, we entered into a settlement agreement with the DOJ and the OIG of the HHS to settle certain
allegations related to our support of independent charitable organizations that provide patients with financial assistance to
access medicines. Additionally, we entered into a corporate integrity agreement that requires us to both maintain a corporate
compliance program and undertake a set of defined corporate integrity obligations for a period of five years. Due to the breadth
of the statutory provisions and the absence of guidance in the form of regulations or court decisions addressing some of our
practices, it is possible that in the future, our practices might be further challenged under antikickback or similar laws.
The FCPA prohibits U.S. corporations and their representatives from offering, promising, authorizing or making
payments to any foreign government official, government staff member, political party or political candidate in an attempt to
obtain or retain business abroad. The scope of the FCPA arguably includes interactions with certain healthcare professionals in
many countries. Other countries have enacted similar anticorruption laws and/or regulations. Failure by our employees, agents,
contractors, vendors, licensees, partners or collaborators to comply with the FCPA and other anticorruption laws and/or
regulations could result in significant civil or criminal penalties.
We are subject to various laws and regulations globally with regard to privacy and data protection. These laws and
regulations involve the collection, storage, handling, use, disclosure, transfer and security of personal data. The legislative and
regulatory environments regarding privacy and data protection are continually evolving and developing because these issues are
subjects of increasing amounts of attention in countries globally. For example, we are subject to the EU’s GDPR, which became
effective on May 25, 2018; the CCPA, which became effective on January 1, 2020; the California Privacy Rights Act of 2020,
which amended the CCPA and became effective on January 1, 2023; and China’s Personal Information Protection Law, which
became effective on November 1, 2021. Other jurisdictions where we operate have enacted or proposed similar legislation and/
or regulations, such as consumer privacy laws that went into effect in Virginia, Colorado, Utah, Connecticut and Florida in
2023. Consumer privacy laws were also passed in 11 other states, with the earliest effective dates later this year, and proposed
in three additional states. In April 2023, a new type of state privacy law focused on protection of consumer health data emerged
in Washington with the enactment of the My Health My Data Act, with similar legislation passed subsequently in Nevada. Both
these new consumer health privacy laws become effective March 31, 2024. Failure to comply with these current and future laws
could result in significant penalties.
Our business has been and will continue to be subject to various other U.S. and foreign laws, rules and regulations,
including provisions of the IRA. See Reimbursement section above.
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Research and Development and Selected Product Candidates
We focus our R&D on novel human therapeutics for the treatment of serious illness. We capitalize on our strengths in
human genetics, novel biology and protein engineering. We leverage our biologic expertise and seek to choose the optimal
modality for a drug target and disease. And we use cutting-edge science and technology to study subtle biological mechanisms
in search of therapies that will improve the lives of those who suffer from diseases.
Our discovery research programs may therefore yield targets that lead to the development of human therapeutics delivered
as large molecules, small molecules, other combination modalities or new modalities. We have reshaped our portfolio and have
increasingly focused our efforts on human genetics when possible to enhance the likelihood of success.
With regard to our clinical trial activities, we are continuously monitoring the possible impacts from health-related events,
including changes from new COVID-19 variants; we are working to mitigate effects on future study enrollment in our clinical
trials; and we are evaluating the impact in all relevant countries. We remain focused on supporting our active clinical sites in
their providing care for patients and in our providing investigational drug supply.
For the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, our R&D expenses were $4.8 billion, $4.4 billion and $4.8
billion, respectively.
We have major R&D centers in Thousand Oaks and San Francisco, California, and Deerfield, Illinois; Iceland; and the
United Kingdom, as well as smaller research centers and development facilities globally. See Item 2. Properties.
Our clinical trial activities are conducted by both our internal staff and third-party contract clinical trial service providers.
To increase the number and diversity of patients available for enrollment in our clinical trials, we have opened clinical sites and
will continue opening clinical sites and enrolling patients in a number of geographic locations. See Government Regulation—
Regulation in the United States—Clinical Development and Product Approval for a discussion of government regulation over
clinical development. Also see Item 1A. Risk Factors—We must conduct clinical trials in humans before we commercialize and
sell any of our product candidates or existing products for new indications.
Some of our competitors are actively engaged in R&D in areas in which we have products or in which we are developing
product candidates or new indications for existing products. For example, we compete with other clinical trials for eligible
patients, which may limit the number of available patients who meet the criteria for certain clinical trials. The competitive
marketplace for our product candidates is greatly dependent on the timing of entry into the market. Early entry may have
important advantages in gaining product acceptance, thereby contributing to a product’s eventual success and profitability.
Accordingly, we expect that in some cases, the relative speed with which we can develop products, complete clinical testing,
receive regulatory approval and supply commercial quantities of a product to the market will be important to our competitive
position.
In addition to product candidates and marketed products generated from our internal R&D efforts, we acquire companies,
acquire and license certain product and R&D technology rights and establish R&D arrangements with third parties to enhance
our strategic position within our industry by strengthening and diversifying our R&D capabilities, product pipeline and
marketed product base. In pursuing these R&D arrangements and licensing or acquisition activities, we face competition from
other pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies that also seek to license or acquire technologies, product candidates or
marketed products from those entities performing the R&D.
The following table shows a selection of certain of our product candidates by phase of development in our therapeutic
areas of focus as of January 31, 2024, unless otherwise indicated. Additional product candidate information can be found on our
website at www.amgen.com. (The website address is not intended to function as a hyperlink, and the information contained on
our website is not intended to be a part of this filing.) The information in this section does not include other, nonregistrational
clinical trials that we may conduct for purposes other than for submission to regulatory agencies for their approval of a new
product indication.
We may conduct nonregistrational clinical trials for various reasons, including to evaluate real-world outcomes or to
collect additional safety information with regard to the use of products.
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Molecule
Phase 3 programs
AMJEVITA
Bemarituzumab
BLINCYTO
Dazodalibep
EVENITY
Investigational indication
Interchangeability
GEJ adenocarcinoma
Ph-negative B-cell precursor acute lymphoblastic leukemia
Sjögren’s Syndrome
Male osteoporosis
LUMAKRAS/LUMYKRAS
Advanced colorectal cancer; NSCLC
Nplate
Olpasiran
Otezla
Repatha
Rocatinlimab
Tarlatamab
TEPEZZA
TEZSPIRE
UPLIZNA
Wezlana
ABP 206
ABP 938
ABP 959
Phase 2 programs
Bemarituzumab
Daxdilimab
Efavaleukin alfa
Fipaxalparant
Chemotherapy-induced thrombocytopenia
Cardiovascular disease
Palmoplantar pustulosis
Cardiovascular disease
Atopic dermatitis
Small cell lung cancer
Active TED in Japan; Chronic/Low CAS TED in Japan
Chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps; Eosinophilic esophagitis; Severe asthma
IgG4-related disease; Myasthenia gravis
Investigational biosimilar to STELARA (ustekinumab)
Investigational biosimilar to OPDIVO (nivolumab)
Investigational biosimilar to EYLEA (aflibercept)
Investigational biosimilar to SOLIRIS (eculizumab)
Other tumors
Dermatomyositis or anti-synthetase inflammatory myositis; discoid lupus erythematosus
Ulcerative colitis
Diffuse cutaneous systemic sclerosis; idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
LUMAKRAS/LUMYKRAS
Other solid tumors with KRAS G12C mutations
Maridebart cafraglutide
Ordesekimab
TEZSPIRE
Phase 1 programs
Bemarituzumab
Tarlatamab
TEPEZZA
Xaluritamig
AMG 104
AMG 193
AMG 305
AMG 329
AMG 355
AMG 651
AMG 786
AMG 794
Obesity
Celiac disease
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; Chronic spontaneous urticaria
NSCLC
Neuroendocrine prostate cancer
Subcutaneous administration for TED
Prostate cancer
Asthma
Solid tumors
Solid tumors
Autoimmune disease
Solid tumors
Solid tumors
Obesity
Solid tumors
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Phase 3
Phase 2
Phase 1
Clinical trials investigate the short- and long-term safety and efficacy of our product candidates, compared to commonly used
treatments, in a large number of patients who have the disease or condition under study.
Clinical trials investigate side-effect profiles and efficacy of product candidates in a larger patient population than phase 1, but
still relatively small, who have the disease or condition under study.
Clinical trials investigate the safety and proper dose ranges of product candidates in a small number of human subjects.
Phase 3 Product Candidate Program Changes
As of January 31, 2023, we had 18 phase 3 programs. As of January 31, 2024, we have 24 phase 3 programs, as five phase
3 programs were acquired from Horizon, three programs initiated phase 3 studies, one program was approved by the FDA and
one program concluded. These changes are set forth in the following table.
Molecule
Dazodalibep
KYPROLIS
LUMAKRAS/LUMYKRAS
Investigational indication
Sjögren’s Syndrome
Weekly dosing for relapsed multiple
myeloma
NSCLC in combination with chemotherapy
Program change
Horizon acquired program
Concluded—program did not meet its
primary endpoint
Initiated phase 3 study
Otezla
Tarlatamab
TEPEZZA
UPLIZNA
ABP 206
Genital psoriasis
Small cell lung cancer
Active TED (OPTIC-J); Chronic/Low CAS
TED in Japan
Approved by the FDA
Initiated phase 3 study
Horizon acquired programs
IgG4-related disease; Myasthenia gravis
Biosimilar to OPDIVO
Horizon acquired programs
Initiated phase 3 study
Phase 3 Product Candidate Patent Information
The following table describes our composition-of-matter patents that have been issued thus far for our product candidates
in phase 3 development that have yet to be approved for any indication in the United States or the EU. Patents for products
already approved for one or more indications in the United States or the EU but that are currently undergoing phase 3 clinical
trials for additional indications have been previously described. See Marketing, Distribution and Selected Marketed Products—
Patents.
Molecule
Territory
General subject matter
Estimated expiration*
Bemarituzumab
Dazodalibep
Olpasiran
Rocatinlimab
Tarlatamab
U.S.
Europe
U.S.
Europe
U.S.
Europe
U.S.
Europe
U.S.
Europe
Polypeptides
Polypeptides
Polypeptides
Polypeptides
Compounds
Compounds
Polypeptides
Polypeptides
Polypeptides
Polypeptides
2029
2029
2034
2032
2036
2036
2027
2026
2036
2036
* Patent expiration estimates are based on issued patents, which may be challenged, invalidated or circumvented by
competitors. The estimates do not include any term adjustments, extensions or supplemental protection certificates that may
be obtained in the future and thereby extend these dates. Corresponding patent applications are pending in other jurisdictions.
Additional patents may be filed or issued and may provide additional exclusivity for the product candidate or its use. In
addition to patent exclusivity, the product candidates may be protected by regulatory exclusivities upon approval in some
countries. For example, new chemical entities would receive a five year exclusivity period and new molecular entities would
receive a 12 year exclusivity period in the United States, whereas new chemical and molecular entities would receive a 10
year exclusivity period in Europe.
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Phases 3 and 2 Program Descriptions
The following provides additional information about selected products and product candidates that have advanced into
human clinical trials.
AMJEVITA
AMJEVITA is a biosimilar to HUMIRA, which is a monoclonal antibody that inhibits binding of tumor necrosis factor
(TNF) alpha to cell surface TNF receptor / TNF-alpha.
Bemarituzumab
Bemarituzumab is a monoclonal antibody that inhibits fibroblast growth factor receptor 2b (FGFR2b). It is being
investigated for the treatment of advanced gastroesophageal junction (GEJ) adenocarcinoma and advanced solid tumors other
than advanced squamous NSCLC.
BLINCYTO
BLINCYTO is an anti-CD19 x anti-CD3 BiTE® molecule. It is being investigated in newly diagnosed adults aged 40 and
older with Ph negative B-cell precursor ALL.
Daxdilimab
Daxdilimab is a fully human monoclonal antibody against ILT7 that depletes certain dendritic cells. It is being
investigated for the treatment of both dermatomyositis and anti-synthetase inflammatory myositis and discoid lupus
erythematosus.
Dazodalibep
Dazodalibep is a fusion protein binding CD40L on T cells, blocking their interaction with CD40-expressing B cells. It is
being investigated for the treatment of Sjögren’s syndrome.
Efavaleukin alfa
Efavaleukin alfa is an interleukin (IL)-2 mutein Fc fusion protein. It is being investigated for the treatment of ulcerative
colitis.
EVENITY
EVENITY is a monoclonal antibody that inhibits the action of sclerostin. It is being evaluated as a treatment for male
osteoporosis. EVENITY is being developed in collaboration with UCB.
Fipaxalparant
Fipaxalparant is a molecule that blocks lysophosphatidic acid receptor 1 (LPAR1). It is being investigated for the
treatment of diffuse cutaneous systemic sclerosis and idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.
LUMAKRAS/LUMYKRAS
LUMAKRAS/LUMYKRAS is a KRASG12C small molecule inhibitor. It is being investigated as treatment for a variety of
solid tumors, including NSCLC, colorectal cancer and other solid tumor cancers.
In October 2023, we announced positive data from the global Phase 3 CodeBreaK 300 trial. This global Phase 3 study
evaluated two doses of LUMAKRAS/LUMYKRAS (960 mg or 240 mg) in combination with Vectibix versus investigator’s
choice of therapy (trifluridine and tipiracil, or regorafenib) in patients with chemorefractory G12C-mutated mCRC.
In June 2023, based on data from the previous CodeBreaK 101 study, the FDA granted Breakthrough Therapy
Designation to LUMAKRAS in combination with Vectibix for the treatment of patients with metastatic KRAS G12C-mutated
CRC, as determined by an FDA approved test, who have received prior chemotherapy.
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Maridebart cafraglutide
Maridebart cafraglutide is a gastric inhibitory polypeptide receptor (GIPR) antagonist and glucagon-like peptide 1
(GLP-1) receptor agonist. It is being investigated for the treatment of obesity.
Nplate
Nplate is a thrombopoietin receptor agonist (TPO-RA). It is being investigated for the treatment of chemotherapy-induced
thrombocytopenia (CIT).
Olpasiran
Olpasiran is an siRNA that lowers Lp(a). It is being investigated in phase 3 for the treatment of ASCVD.
Ordesekimab
Ordesekimab is a monoclonal antibody that inhibits the action of IL-15. It is being investigated for the treatment of celiac
disease and is being developed in collaboration with Provention Bio, Inc.
Otezla
Otezla is a small molecule that inhibits PDE4. It is being investigated in phase 3 studies for the treatment of palmoplantar
pustulosis.
Repatha
Repatha is a human monoclonal antibody that inhibits PCSK9. It is being investigated as a treatment for ASCVD in high-
risk patients with high LDL-C without prior heart attack or stroke.
Rocatinlimab
Rocatinlimab is a monoclonal antibody that inhibits OX-40. It is being investigated for the treatment of moderate-to-
severe atopic dermatitis. Rocatinlimab is being developed in collaboration with Kyowa Kirin.
Tarlatamab
Tarlatamab is a half-life extended (HLE) anti-DLL3 x anti-CD3 BiTE® molecule. It is being investigated for the treatment
of small cell lung cancer.
In October 2023, we announced results from the global Phase 2 DeLLphi-301 study, evaluating tarlatamab, an
investigational DLL3 targeting BiTE® molecule, in patients with advanced stage SCLC who had failed two or more prior lines
of treatment. With a median follow-up of 10.6 months, an intention-to-treat analysis that included 100 patients at the selected
10 mg dose, tarlatamab demonstrated an ORR (primary endpoint) of 40%. For key secondary endpoints, mPFS was 4.9 months,
and mOS was 14.3 months. There were no new safety signals observed compared to the Phase 1 study. Additionally in October
2023, the FDA granted tarlatamab Breakthrough Therapy Designation for the treatment of adult patients with extensive-stage
SCLC with disease progression on or after platinum-based chemotherapy.
In December 2023, we announced the FDA accepted and granted Priority Review for the Company’s BLA for tarlatamab,
with a PDUFA date of June 12, 2024.
TEPEZZA
TEPEZZA is a monoclonal antibody against IGF-1R. It is being investigated in phase 3 studies for patients with
moderate-to-severe active TED and chronic/low clinical activity score (CAS) TED. It is also being investigated for
subcutaneous administration.
TEZSPIRE
TEZSPIRE is a human monoclonal antibody that inhibits the action of thymic stromal lymphopoietin. It is being evaluated
in phase 3 studies as a treatment for severe asthma, chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps and eosinophilic esophagitis. It is
also being investigated in phase 2 studies as a treatment for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and chronic spontaneous
urticaria. TEZSPIRE is being developed jointly in collaboration with AstraZeneca.
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UPLIZNA
UPLIZNA is a humanized, affinity-optimized, afucosylated IgG1 kappa (IgG1κ) monoclonal antibody that binds to the B
cell-specific surface antigen CD19. It is being investigated for the treatment of flare in patients with IgG4-related disease and
myasthenia gravis.
Wezlana
Wezlana, a biosimilar candidate to STELARA, is a monoclonal antibody that inhibits IL-12 and IL-23. It is being
investigated in a phase 3 study for biosimilarity to STELARA. The reference-product primary conditions are psoriasis, psoriatic
arthritis and Crohn’s disease.
ABP 206
ABP 206, a biosimilar candidate to OPDIVO, is a monoclonal antibody that binds to the receptor protein called
programmed death protein 1 (PD-1).
ABP 938
ABP 938, a biosimilar candidate to EYLEA, is a vascular endothelial growth factor receptor (VEGFR) Fc fusion protein.
It is being investigated in a phase 3 study for biosimilarity to EYLEA. The reference-product primary conditions are wet age-
related macular degeneration (AMD), macular edema following retinal vein occlusion, diabetic macular edema and diabetic
retinopathy.
ABP 959
ABP 959, a biosimilar candidate to SOLIRIS, is a monoclonal antibody that specifically binds to the complement protein
C5. It is being investigated in a phase 3 study for biosimilarity to SOLIRIS. The reference-product primary conditions are
paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH) and atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome (aHUS).
Business Relationships
From time to time, we enter into business relationships, including joint ventures and collaborative arrangements, for the
R&D, manufacture and/or commercialization of products and/or product candidates. In addition, we acquire product and R&D
technology rights and establish R&D collaborations with third parties to enhance our strategic position within our industry by
strengthening and diversifying our R&D capabilities, product pipeline and marketed-product base. These arrangements
generally provide for nonrefundable upfront license fees, development and commercial-performance milestone payments, cost
sharing, royalties and/or profit sharing. The activities under these collaboration agreements are performed with no guarantee of
either technological or commercial success, and each is unique in nature.
Trade secret protection for our unpatented confidential and proprietary information is important to us. To protect our trade
secrets, we generally require counterparties to execute confidentiality agreements upon commencement of a business
relationship with us. However, others could either develop independently the same or similar information or unlawfully obtain
access to our information.
BeiGene, Ltd.
In January 2020, we acquired an equity stake in BeiGene for approximately $2.8 billion in cash as part of a collaboration
to expand our oncology presence in China. For additional information regarding our equity investment in BeiGene, see Part IV
—Note 10, Investments, to the Consolidated Financial Statements. Under the collaboration, BeiGene began selling XGEVA in
2020, BLINCYTO in 2021 and KYPROLIS in 2022 in China, and Amgen shares profits and losses equally during the initial
product-specific commercialization periods; thereafter, product rights may revert to Amgen, and Amgen will pay royalties to
BeiGene on sales in China of such products for a specified period. Amgen manufactures and supplies the collaboration products
to BeiGene.
In addition, we jointly develop a portion of our oncology portfolio with BeiGene, which shares in global R&D costs by
providing cash and development services of up to $1.25 billion. Upon regulatory approval, BeiGene will assume
commercialization rights in China for a specified period, and Amgen and BeiGene will share profits equally until certain of
these product rights revert to Amgen. Upon return of the product rights, Amgen will pay royalties to BeiGene on sales in China
for a specified period. For product sales outside China, Amgen will also pay royalties to BeiGene.
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AstraZeneca plc
We are in a collaboration with AstraZeneca for the development and commercialization of TEZSPIRE. Under our
collaboration, both companies share global costs, profits and losses equally after payment by AstraZeneca of a mid-single-digit
royalty to Amgen. AstraZeneca leads global development, and both Amgen and AstraZeneca jointly commercialize TEZSPIRE
in North America. In North America, Amgen, as the principal, recognizes product sales of TEZSPIRE in the United States, and
AstraZeneca, as the principal, recognizes product sales of TEZSPIRE in Canada. AstraZeneca leads commercialization for
TEZSPIRE outside North America. Amgen manufactures and supplies TEZSPIRE worldwide.
UCB
We are in a collaboration with UCB for the development and commercialization of EVENITY. Under our collaboration,
UCB has rights to lead commercialization for EVENITY in most countries in Europe. Amgen, as the principal, leads
commercialization for EVENITY and recognizes product sales in all other territories, including the United States. Global
development costs and commercialization profits and losses related to the collaboration are shared equally. Amgen
manufactures and supplies EVENITY worldwide.
For financial information about our significant collaborative arrangements, see Part IV—Note 9, Collaborations, to the
Consolidated Financial Statements.
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Human Capital Resources
Overview
Amgen’s approach to human capital resource management starts with our mission to serve patients. We strive to serve
patients by transforming the promise of science and biotechnology into therapies that have the power to restore health or save
lives. The way we approach our business is guided by the Amgen Values:
Amgen Values
Be Science-Based
Compete Intensely and Win
Create Value for Patients,
Staff and Stockholders
Be Ethical
Trust and Respect Each Other
Ensure Quality
Work in Teams
Collaborate, Communicate
and Be Accountable
Our staff are also guided by, and receive annual training on, the Company’s Code of Conduct, which is designed to help
every person who does business on our behalf worldwide (including all staff, management, consultants, contract workers and
temporary workers) to understand what is expected of them.
Our industry is subject to a complex regulatory and reimbursement environment. The unique demands of our industry,
together with the challenges of running an enterprise focused on the discovery, development, manufacture and
commercialization of innovative medicines, requires a highly engaged and committed workforce.
As of December 31, 2023, Amgen had approximately 26,700 staff members in over 50 countries, and we have had
relatively low global turnover rates compared to available industry information. We also supplement our workforce with
independent contractors, contingent workers and temporary workers, as needed. Outside of the United States, some of our
employees are represented by unions or works councils. We consider our staff relations to be good, supported by regular
assessments of staff engagement surveys on a wide range of topics (including flexible work environments, career development,
and maintaining a culture of compliance). We discuss the results of these surveys with our workforce and our Board of
Directors. Reflecting our staff members’ desire to retain a flexible approach to work, we offer a flexible workspace initiative
that enables many employees to work together with their manager to determine the location that best enables their work at hand,
supporting virtual work as well as working in person.
Compensation, Benefits and Development
Our approach to employee compensation and benefits is designed to deliver cash, equity and benefit programs that are
competitive with those offered by leading companies in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries, and to attract,
motivate and retain talent with a focus on encouraging performance, promoting accountability and adherence to the Amgen
Values and alignment with the interests of the Company’s stockholders.
Our base pay program aims to compensate staff members relative to the value of the contributions of their role, which
takes into account the skills, knowledge and abilities required to perform each position, as well as the experience brought to the
job. We also provide annual incentive programs to reward our staff in alignment with achievement of Company-wide goals that
are established annually and designed to drive aspects of our strategic priorities that support and advance our strategy across our
Company and are intended to positively position us for both near- and long-term success. The majority of our staff members are
also eligible for equity award grants under our long-term incentive program that are designed to align the interests of our staff
members with those of our stockholders. For senior level staff, a significant proportion of equity award value is dependent on
Company performance.
All staff participate in a regular performance measurement process through which staff receive performance and
development feedback, and pay is aligned to performance. The Amgen Values and Leadership Attributes (Inspire, Accelerate,
Integrate and Adapt) are an integral part of the performance assessments of our staff members, and these evaluations serve as an
important information tool and basis for compensation decisions.
To support the development of our staff, we provide a variety of programs, including leadership development programs,
classroom-based and virtual instructor-led courses, and self-paced learning options as well as mentoring, networking and
coaching opportunities.
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Our benefit programs are generally broad-based, promote health and overall well-being and emphasize saving for
retirement. All regular U.S. staff members are eligible to participate in the same core health and welfare and retirement savings
plans. Other U.S. employee benefits include adoption assistance, paid parental leave programs, access to childcare, employee
assistance programs, employee stock purchase plan, flexible spending accounts, life, long-term care and business travel accident
insurance, short and long-term disability benefits, wellness benefits and work-life resources and referrals. Comparable
programs and benefits are available globally, with the same health and well-being intent, and consistent with local statutory
requirements.
Our Compensation and Management Development Committee provides oversight of our compensation plans, policies and
programs.
Safety and Wellness
Creating a safe and healthy workplace for our staff is an important priority at Amgen. Our goal is to have a world class
safety record through safety leadership, risk management practices and integrating safety throughout our business processes. To
foster our safety culture, we implement a comprehensive safety program and reinforce desired safety behaviors, driving to
understand and mitigate the root cause of safety incidents and manage and control variability. We use leading indicators to
assess the effectiveness of our safety programs and make course corrections as needed. Additionally, we perform formal
executive management review of functional safety performance for Operations, Global Commercial Operations and R&D on a
quarterly basis with a focus on identifying early signals and taking action to drive continuous improvement.
Our CRCC provides general oversight of our safety programs and initiatives.
Culture
We believe that a diverse and inclusive culture fosters innovation, which supports our ability to serve patients. Further, we
also believe our global presence is strengthened by having a workforce that reflects the diversity of the patients we serve(1). Our
Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Council is led by our executive leadership and is responsible for overseeing our strategy to
further a diverse and inclusive workplace. We offer a variety of diversity, inclusion and belonging programs and have continued
to launch enhanced resources that guide staff on the role they play in creating an inclusive culture. Further, we continue to
incorporate diversity, inclusion and belonging considerations into our business operations, including clinical trial design and
procurement, to broaden access to patients and suppliers to the benefit of our business.
Each of Amgen’s Employee Resource Groups is sponsored by senior executive leadership. Our Employee Resource
Groups promote leadership, development and belonging for members while also working to positively impact our business by
leading business initiatives and providing diverse perspectives and experience.
(1) Amgen is an equal opportunity employer and does not make employment decisions based on race, gender, ethnicity, or any other protected characteristic.
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Global Employee Resource Groups
Amgen Asian Association (AAA)
Amgen Black Employee Network (ABEN)
Ability Bettered through Leadership and Education (ABLE), a resource group for those with disabilities, visible and invisible, including
those conditions also experienced by the patients that Amgen serves
Amgen Early Career Professionals (AECP)
Amgen International Network (AIN)
Amgen Latin Employee Network (ALEN)
Amgen PRIDE – LGBTQ and Allies Network (PRIDE)
Amgen South Asian Network (ASAN)
Amgen Veterans Employees Network (AVEN)
Recognition of Indigenous Peoples, Values and Environmental Resources (RIVER)
Women Empowered to be Exceptional (WE2)
Women in STEM Enrichment (WISE)
Building on the successful execution of our 2022 ESG goal under our annual incentive plan, our enhanced ESG goal for
2023 was designed to advance our progress on key ESG initiatives, including by driving measurable achievement of our
Representation in Clinical Research (RISE) objectives that seek to improve the diversity and representation of racial and ethnic
minority populations in our clinical trial research to help us develop medicines that are studied in participants who better reflect
the populations affected by serious illness, and further expanding the number of leaders accountable for establishing,
documenting and executing on diversity, inclusion and belonging action plans.
As of December 31, 2023, women comprised approximately 53% of our global workforce, and ethnic minorities
accounted for approximately 50% of our U.S. and Puerto Rico-based workforce. In our effort to attract and retain the best
talent, we seek out and support talent across the globe, including in underrepresented populations, consistent with our
commitment to equal opportunity. In 2023, we launched our Apprenticeship Program as part of our multidimensional inclusive
hiring and talent development strategy, with the first phase of the program beginning with our Manufacturing and DTI
functions. Our Apprenticeship Program is a skills-based approach that proactively seeks to hire candidates from nontraditional
sources and backgrounds, and is designed to invest in our future workforce through attracting, hiring and upskilling non-four-
year degreed talent in the United States. Through the Apprenticeship Program, we will provide individuals with classroom-
based and on-the-job training as well as mentorship opportunities needed to develop proficiency in targeted business areas and
roles. We believe that our Apprenticeship Program and other skills-based approaches to hiring will provide us with access to a
larger pool of highly motivated and productive talent while also providing underrepresented groups greater access to innovation
economy careers.
Our 2022 Consolidated EEO-1 Report can be viewed on our website at www.amgen.com (the website address is not
intended to function as a hyperlink, and the information contained in our website is not intended to be a part of this filing).
Our Compensation and Management Development Committee oversees our labor and employment policies, programs and
initiatives, including those relating to diversity, inclusion and belonging.
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Information about Our Executive Officers
The executive officers of the Company as of February 14, 2024, are set forth below.
Mr. Robert A. Bradway, age 61, has served as a director of the Company since 2011 and Chairman of the Board of
Directors since 2013. Mr. Bradway has been the Company’s President since 2010 and Chief Executive Officer since 2012.
From 2010 to 2012, Mr. Bradway served as the Company’s President and Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Bradway joined the
Company in 2006 as Vice President, Operations Strategy, and served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
from 2007 to 2010. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Bradway was a Managing Director at Morgan Stanley in London, where,
beginning in 2001, he had responsibility for the firm’s banking department and corporate finance activities in Europe. Mr.
Bradway has been a director of The Boeing Company, an aerospace company and manufacturer of commercial airplanes,
defense, space and securities systems, since 2016. He has served on the board of trustees of the University of Southern
California since 2014. From 2011 to 2017, Mr. Bradway was a director of Norfolk Southern Corporation, a transportation
company.
Dr. James E. Bradner, age 51, became Executive Vice President, Research and Development, and Chief Scientific Officer,
in December 2023. Prior to joining the Company, from 2022 to 2023, Dr. Bradner was a clinician at the Dana-Farber Cancer
Institute. From 2016 to 2022, Dr. Bradner served as President of the Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research, where he was
a member of the Executive Committee of Novartis AG. Dr. Bradner previously served on the faculty at Harvard Medical
School.
Mr. Murdo Gordon, age 57, became Executive Vice President, Global Commercial Operations, in 2018. Prior to joining
the Company, Mr. Gordon was Chief Commercial Officer at BMS, a pharmaceutical company, from 2016 to 2018. Mr. Gordon
served as Head of Worldwide Markets at BMS from 2015 to 2016. Prior to this, Mr. Gordon served in a variety of leadership
roles at BMS for more than 25 years.
Mr. Jonathan P. Graham, age 63, became Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary in 2019. Mr. Graham
joined the Company in 2015. From 2015 to 2019, Mr. Graham was Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary. Prior
to joining Amgen, from 2006 to 2015, Mr. Graham was Senior Vice President and General Counsel at Danaher Corporation.
From 2004 to 2006, Mr. Graham was Vice President, Litigation and Legal Policy, at General Electric Company (GE). Prior to
GE, Mr. Graham was a partner at Williams & Connolly LLP.
Mr. Peter H. Griffith, age 65, became Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer in 2020. Mr. Griffith joined
the Company in 2019 as Executive Vice President, Finance. Prior to joining Amgen, Mr. Griffith was President of Sherwood
Canyon Group, LLC, a private equity firm. From 1997 to 2019, Mr. Griffith was a partner at EY, an accounting and
professional services firm, and served in a variety of senior leadership roles, with his last position being Global Vice Chair,
Corporate Development. Prior to EY, Mr. Griffith was a Managing Director and head of the investment banking division of
Wedbush Securities Inc.
Ms. Nancy A. Grygiel, age 56, became Senior Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer in 2020. Ms. Grygiel joined
the Company in 2015. From 2016 to 2020, Ms. Grygiel was Vice President, Compliance. Prior to joining Amgen, from 2011 to
2015, Ms. Grygiel served as Vice President, Compliance, Corporate & International, at Allergan, Inc. (Allergan). Prior to
Allergan, Ms. Grygiel held several management positions at Mylan Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Ms. Rachna Khosla, age 51, became Senior Vice President, Business Development, in 2021. Ms. Khosla joined the
Company in 2013 as Corporate Development Director. From 2018 to 2021, Ms. Khosla was Vice President, Business
Development, and from 2016 to 2018, was Executive Director, Business Development. Prior to joining the Company, Ms.
Khosla was a Director at Lazard Ltd. (Lazard) responsible for healthcare mergers and acquisitions. Prior to Lazard, Ms. Khosla
held various roles in investment banking (mergers and acquisitions) and corporate venture capital at Credit Suisse Group AG,
Sanofi Aventis, Aventis Capital, J.P. Morgan Chase & Co., and Salomon Brothers, Inc.
Mr. Derek Miller, age 51, became Senior Vice President, Human Resources, in 2022. Mr. Miller joined the Company in
2003 and has held human resources leadership roles supporting each of the Company’s major business functions. From 2020 to
2022, Mr. Miller was Vice President, Global Total Rewards, and from 2018 to 2020, was Vice President, Human Resources.
From 2015 to 2018, Mr. Miller was an Executive Director, Human Resources. Prior to 2015, Mr. Miller served as a Senior
Manager in the Human Resources organization, before his promotion to Director, Human Resources, and then to Strategy
Director.
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Dr. David M. Reese, age 61, became the Company’s inaugural Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer, in
December 2023, responsible for accelerating the use of technology and artificial intelligence across the organization. From
2018 to December 2023, Dr. Reese served as Executive Vice President, Research and Development. Dr. Reese joined the
Company in 2005 and has held leadership roles in development, translational and medical sciences, and discovery research,
including as Senior Vice President, Translational Sciences and Oncology, from 2017 to 2018. Prior to joining Amgen, Dr.
Reese was a cofounder, president, and chief medical officer of Translational Oncology Research International, a not-for-profit
academic clinical research organization, and director of Clinical Research at the Breast Cancer International Research Group.
Dr. Reese previously served on the faculty at UCLA and the University of California, San Francisco.
Mr. Esteban Santos, age 56, became Executive Vice President, Operations, in 2016. Mr. Santos joined the Company in
2007 as Executive Director, Manufacturing Technologies. From 2013 to 2016, Mr. Santos was Senior Vice President,
Manufacturing. From 2008 to 2013, Mr. Santos held a number of Vice President roles at the Company in engineering,
manufacturing, site operations and drug product. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Santos served as Site General Manager of
J&J’s Cordis operation in Puerto Rico. Prior to J&J, Mr. Santos held several management positions in GE’s industrial and
transportation businesses.
Geographic Area Financial Information
For financial information concerning the geographic areas in which we operate, see Part IV—Note 4, Revenues, and Note
12, Property, plant and equipment, to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
Investor Information
Financial and other information about us is available on our website at www.amgen.com. We make available on our
website, free of charge, copies of our Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form
8-K and amendments to those reports filed or furnished pursuant to Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Exchange Act as soon as
reasonably practicable after we electronically file such material with or furnish it to the U.S. Securities and Exchange
Commission (SEC). In addition, we have previously filed registration statements and other documents with the SEC. Any
document we file may be inspected without charge at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. (These website addresses are not
intended to function as hyperlinks, and the information contained in our website and in the SEC’s website is not intended to be
a part of this filing.)
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Item 1A. RISK FACTORS
This report and other documents we file with the SEC contain forward-looking statements that are based on current
expectations, estimates, forecasts and projections about us, our future performance, our business, our beliefs and our
management’s assumptions. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks, uncertainties
and assumptions that are difficult to predict. You should carefully consider the risks and uncertainties our business faces. The
risks described below are not the only ones we face. Our business is also subject to the risks that affect many other companies,
such as employment relations, general economic conditions, geopolitical events and international operations. Further, additional
risks not currently known to us or that we currently believe are immaterial may in the future materially and adversely affect our
business, operations, liquidity and stock price.
SUMMARY
Risks Related to Government Regulations and Third-Party Policies
• Our sales depend on coverage and reimbursement from government and commercial third-party payers, and pricing and
reimbursement pressures have affected, and are likely to continue to affect, our profitability.
• Guidelines and recommendations published by various organizations can reduce the use of our products.
• We could be subject to additional tax liabilities, including from an adverse outcome in our ongoing tax dispute with the
IRS and other tax examinations, enactment of the OECD minimum corporate tax rate agreement and the adoption and
interpretation of new tax legislation, and we anticipate additional tax liabilities from certain provisions of the 2017 Tax
Act that will go into effect in 2026; such tax liabilities could adversely affect our profitability and results of operations.
• Our business may be affected by litigation and government investigations.
Risks Related to Economic Conditions and Operating a Global Business
• Our efforts to collaborate with or acquire other companies, products, or technology, and to integrate the operations of
companies or to support the products or technology we have acquired, may not be successful, and may result in
unanticipated costs, delays or failures to realize the benefits of the transactions.
• We may not be able to access the capital and credit markets on terms that are favorable to us, or at all.
• A breakdown of our information technology systems, cyberattack or information security breach could significantly
compromise the confidentiality, integrity and availability of our information technology systems, network-connected
control systems and/or our data, interrupt the operation of our business and/or affect our reputation.
• Our sales and operations are subject to the risks of doing business internationally, including in emerging markets.
Risks Related to Competition
• Our products face substantial competition and our product candidates are also likely to face substantial competition.
• Our intellectual property positions may be challenged, invalidated or circumvented, or we may fail to prevail in current
and future intellectual property litigation.
• We currently face competition from biosimilars and generics and expect to face increasing competition from biosimilars
and generics in the future.
• Concentration of sales at certain of our wholesaler distributors, and consolidation of private payers, such as insurers, and
PBMs has negatively affected, and may continue to negatively affect, our business.
Risks Related to Research and Development
• We may not be able to develop commercial products despite significant investments in R&D.
• We must conduct clinical trials in humans before we commercialize and sell any of our product candidates or existing
products for new indications.
• Our current products and products in development cannot be sold without regulatory approval.
• Some of our products are used with drug delivery or companion diagnostic devices that have their own regulatory,
manufacturing and other risks.
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• Some of our pharmaceutical pipeline and our commercial product sales rely on collaborations with third parties, which
may adversely affect the development and sales of our products.
Risks Related to Operations
• We perform a substantial majority of our commercial manufacturing activities at our facility in the U.S. territory of Puerto
Rico and a substantial majority of our clinical manufacturing activities at our facility in Thousand Oaks, California;
significant disruptions or production failures at these facilities could significantly impair our ability to supply our products
or continue our clinical trials.
• We rely on third-party suppliers for certain of our raw materials, medical devices and components.
• Manufacturing difficulties, disruptions or delays could limit supply of our products and limit our product sales.
• Our business and operations may be negatively affected by the failure, or perceived failure, of achieving our
environmental, social and governance objectives.
• The effects of global climate change and related natural disasters could negatively affect our business and operations.
General Risk Factors
• Global economic conditions may negatively affect us and may magnify certain risks that affect our business.
• Our stock price is volatile.
RISKS RELATED TO GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS AND THIRD-PARTY POLICIES
Our sales depend on coverage and reimbursement from government and commercial third-party payers, and pricing and
reimbursement pressures have affected, and are likely to continue to affect, our profitability.
Sales of our products depend on the availability and extent of coverage and reimbursement from third-party payers,
including government healthcare programs and private insurance plans. Governments and private payers continue to pursue
initiatives to manage drug utilization and contain costs. Further, pressures on healthcare budgets from the economic downturn
and inflation continue and are likely to increase across the markets we serve. Payers are increasingly focused on costs, which
have resulted, and are expected to continue to result, in lower reimbursement rates for our products or narrower populations for
which payers will reimburse. Continued intense public scrutiny of the price of drugs and other healthcare costs, together with
payer dynamics, have limited, and are likely to continue to limit, our ability to set or adjust the price of our products based on
their value, which can have a material adverse effect on our business. In the United States, particularly over the past few years,
a number of legislative and regulatory proposals have been introduced and/or signed into law that attempt to lower drug prices.
These include the IRA legislation that enables the U.S. government to set prices for certain drugs in Medicare, redesigns
Medicare Part D benefits to shift a greater portion of the costs to manufacturers and enables the U.S. government to impose
penalties if drug prices are increased at a rate faster than inflation. Additional proposals focused on drug pricing continue to be
debated, and additional executive orders focused on drug pricing and competition are likely to be adopted and implemented in
some form. Government actions or ballot initiatives at the state level also represent a highly active area of policymaking and
experimentation, including pursuit of proposals that limit drug reimbursement under state run Medicaid programs based on
reference prices or permitting importation of drugs from Canada. Such state policies may also eventually be adopted at the
federal level.
We are unable to predict which or how many policy, regulatory, administrative or legislative changes may ultimately be,
or effectively estimate the consequences to our business if, enacted and implemented. However, to the extent that payer actions
further decrease or modify the coverage or reimbursement available for our products, require that we pay increased rebates or
shift other costs to us, limit or affect our decisions regarding the pricing of or otherwise reduce the use of our products, such
actions could have a material adverse effect on our business and results of operations.
—Changing U.S. federal coverage and reimbursement policies and practices have affected and are likely to continue to
affect access to, pricing of and sales of our products
A substantial portion of our U.S. business relies on reimbursement from federal government healthcare programs and
commercial insurance plans regulated by federal and state governments. See Part I, Item 1. Business—Reimbursement. Our
business has been and will continue to be affected by legislative actions changing U.S. federal reimbursement policy. For
example, in 2022, the IRA was enacted and includes provisions requiring that beginning in 2026, mandatory price setting be
introduced in Medicare for certain drugs paid for under Parts B and D, whereby manufacturers must accept a price established
by the government or face penalties on all U.S. sales (starting with ten drugs in 2026, adding 15 in 2027 and 2028, and adding
20 in 2029 and subsequent years such that by 2031 approximately 100 drugs could be subject to such set prices). The Medicare
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price setting process began on August 29, 2023 when CMS announced the first ten drugs for Medicare price setting, which
includes ENBREL. Our wholly owned subsidiary, Immunex Corporation, which holds the rights to the ENBREL BLA, entered
into an agreement with the U.S. government to participate in the price setting process and submitted the required data to CMS
for ENBREL, including certain price, cost and patent data. The Medicare price setting process will conclude by August 1, 2024,
and by September 1, 2024, CMS will publish prices that will be applicable to these ten drugs in the Medicare program
beginning January 1, 2026. Also under the IRA, starting on January 1, 2024, Medicare Part D was redesigned to cap beneficiary
out-of-pocket costs and, beginning January 1, 2025, Federal reinsurance will be reduced in the catastrophic phase (resulting in a
shift and increase of such costs to Part D plans and manufacturers, including by requiring manufacturer discounts on certain
drugs). Further, the IRA created a mechanism for CMS to collect rebates from manufacturers if price increases outpace
inflation. Rebate obligations began to accrue October 1, 2022 for Medicare Part D and January 1, 2023 for Medicare Part B, but
CMS has not yet issued invoices and has some discretion as to when it must bill manufacturers. We expect that several of our
products will be subject to these inflation rebates, and several of our products have been on lists that are issued and updated on
a quarterly basis by CMS under a related program under which Medicare beneficiaries are charged reduced coinsurance if price
increases exceed inflation. The IRA’s drug pricing controls and Medicare redesign are likely to have a material adverse effect
on our sales, our business and our results of operations, and such impact is expected to increase through the end of the decade
and will depend on factors including the extent of our portfolio’s exposure to Medicare reimbursement, the rate of inflation
over time, the number of our products selected for mandatory price setting and the timing of market entry of generic or
biosimilar competition. Further, following the passage of the IRA, the environment remains dynamic and U.S. policymakers
continue to demonstrate interest in health care and drug pricing changes. For example, CMS issued a proposed Medicaid Drug
Rebate Program rule that, if finalized, would require manufacturers to aggregate or “stack” all rebates, discounts, or other price
concessions made to separate, unrelated entities across the pharmaceutical supply chain on a given unit of product to determine
the “Best Price,” a metric that is used to determine Medicaid rebates and 340B statutory rates. In early 2023, the HHS selected
new healthcare payment and delivery models for testing, in response to an October 2022 Executive Order on Lowering
Prescription Drug Costs for Americans, including the Accelerating Clinical Evidence Model, which could introduce new
payment methods that reduce reimbursement for drugs approved under accelerated approval. That Executive Order followed a
2021 Executive Order designed to increase competition in the healthcare sector, including by calling for the FDA to develop
prescription drug importation programs and the FTC to apply greater scrutiny of anticompetitive activity and responses to
which include actions from the HHS (which released a report with drug pricing proposals that seek to promote competition) and
from the USPTO (which has taken steps to strengthen coordination with the FDA to address impediments to generic drug and
biosimilar competition). Other CMS policy changes and demonstration projects to test new care, delivery and payment models
can also significantly affect how drugs, including our products, are covered and reimbursed. In the fourth quarter of 2021, HHS
released a plan to address drug pricing that included potential future mandatory models that link payment for prescription drugs
and biologics to certain factors, including the overall cost of care. In March 2023, the Administration released its budget plan
for fiscal year 2024 that included proposals to expand the number of drugs subject to mandatory Medicare price setting under
the IRA, imposing such price setting activity earlier, and extending to commercial health insurance the requirement that drug
manufacturers pay rebates if price increases outpace inflation. While those proposed expansions of the IRA’s drug pricing
controls have not been enacted, the proposals demonstrate that this area continues to be a focus of the Administration.
We also face risks related to the reporting of pricing data that affects reimbursement of and discounts provided for our
products. U.S. government price reporting regulations are complex and may require biopharmaceutical manufacturers to update
certain previously submitted data. If our submitted pricing data are incorrect, we may become subject to substantial fines and
penalties or other government enforcement actions, which could have a material adverse effect on our business and results of
operations. In addition, as a result of restating previously reported price data, we may be required to pay additional rebates and
provide additional discounts.
—Changing reimbursement and pricing actions in various states have negatively affected and may continue to negatively
affect access to and have affected and may continue to affect sales of our products
At the state level, government actions or ballot initiatives can also affect how our products are covered and reimbursed
and/or create additional pressure on our pricing decisions. Existing and proposed state pricing laws have added complexity to
the pricing of drugs and may already be affecting industry pricing decisions. A number of states have adopted, and many other
states are considering, drug importation programs and other pricing actions, including proposals designed to require
biopharmaceutical manufacturers to report to the state proprietary pricing information or provide advance notice of certain price
increases.
States are also enacting laws referencing the IRA and seeking to regulate the 340B Drug Pricing Program. For example,
following the passage of the IRA, bills have been proposed in multiple states that would apply the drug price caps set by HHS
for Medicare to drug prices in an individual state. For Medicaid patients, states have established a Medicaid drug spending cap
(New York) and implemented a new review and supplemental rebate negotiation process (Massachusetts). Seven states
(Colorado, Maine, New Hampshire, Maryland, Minnesota, Oregon and Washington) have enacted laws that establish PDABs to
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identify drugs that pose affordability challenges, and four such states include authority for the state PDAB to set upper payment
limits on certain drugs for in-state patients, payers and providers. So far in 2024, no fewer than 11 states have pending PDAB
legislation. States with enacted PDAB laws are in various phases of implementation, with Colorado’s PDAB being the furthest
along. In August 2023, the Colorado PDAB announced the first five drugs to undergo an affordability review, one of which is
ENBREL. If the PDAB process determines that ENBREL is unaffordable, ENBREL could be subject to an upper payment limit
as early as Q4 2024. Louisiana and Arkansas have enacted laws with mandates on manufacturers participating in 340B, and
thus far in 2024, no fewer than 15 states have similar legislation pending. These bills vary, but include provisions on restricting
a manufacturer’s ability to direct drugs in 340B channels, recognizing 340B contract pharmacies and a prohibition on requiring
the inclusion of 340B claims modifiers. Further, in Genesis Health Care, Inc. v. Becerra, the U.S. District Court for the District
of South Carolina issued an order in November 2023 that enjoins the Health Resources and Services Administration from
enforcing its more restrictive interpretation of what is considered a patient under the 340B program, to the potential benefit of
healthcare systems seeking to expand the application of 340B discounts.
Additionally, on January 5, 2024, the FDA authorized Florida to move forward with its importation program proposal.
Colorado, Maine, New Hampshire, New Mexico, Texas and Vermont have also enacted state importation laws, and some have
submitted plans for approval to the FDA. Other states could adopt similar approaches or could pursue different policy changes
in a continuing effort to reduce their costs.
Ultimately, as with U.S. federal government actions, existing or future state government actions or ballot initiatives may
also have a material adverse effect on our product sales, business and results of operations.
—U.S. commercial payer actions have affected and may continue to affect access to and sales of our products
Payers, including healthcare insurers, PBMs, integrated healthcare delivery systems (vertically-integrated organizations
built from consolidations of healthcare insurers and PBMs) and group purchasing organizations, increasingly seek ways to
reduce their costs. With increasing frequency, payers are adopting benefit plan changes that shift a greater proportion of drug
costs to patients. Such measures include more limited benefit plan designs, high deductible plans, higher patient co-pay or
coinsurance obligations and more significant limitations on patients’ use of manufacturer commercial co-pay assistance
programs. Further, government regulation of payers may affect these trends. For example, CMS finalized a policy for plan
years starting on or after January 1, 2021 that has caused commercial payers to more widely adopt co-pay accumulator
adjustment programs. While the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia struck down this policy in September 2023 and
further clarified in December 2023 that its ruling had the effect of reinstating the co-pay accumulator adjustment policy from
2020, CMS and HHS have signaled that they do not intend to enforce certain restrictions from the 2020 policy that would
reduce the adoption of co-pay accumulator adjustment programs. Payers, including PBMs, have sought, and continue to seek,
price discounts or rebates in connection with the placement of our products on their formularies or those they manage, and to
also impose restrictions on access to or usage of our products (such as Step Therapy), require that patients receive the payer’s
prior authorization before covering the product, and/or chosen to exclude certain indications for which our products are
approved. For example, some payers require physicians to demonstrate or document that the patients for whom Repatha has
been prescribed meet their utilization criteria, and these requirements have served to limit and may continue to limit patient
access to Repatha treatment. In an effort to reduce barriers to access, we reduced the net price of Repatha by providing greater
discounts and rebates to payers (including PBMs that administer Medicare Part D prescription drug plans), and in response to a
very high percentage of Medicare patients abandoning their Repatha prescriptions rather than paying their co-pay, we
introduced a set of new National Drug Codes to make Repatha available at a lower list price. However, affordability of patient
out-of-pocket co-pay cost has limited and may continue to limit patient use. Further, despite these net and list price reductions,
some payers have restricted, and may continue to restrict, patient access and may seek further discounts or rebates or take other
actions, such as changing formulary coverage for Repatha, that could reduce our sales of Repatha. These factors have limited,
and may continue to limit, patient affordability and use, negatively affecting Repatha sales.
Further, significant consolidation in the health insurance industry has resulted in a few large insurers and PBMs, which
places greater pressure on pricing and usage negotiations with biopharmaceutical manufacturers, significantly increasing
discount and rebate requirements and limiting patient access and usage. For example, in the United States, as of the beginning
of 2024, the top five integrated health plans and PBMs controlled about 92% of all pharmacy prescriptions. This high degree of
consolidation among insurers, PBMs and other payers, including integrated healthcare delivery systems and/or with specialty or
mail-order pharmacies and pharmacy retailers, has increased the negotiating leverage such entities have over us and other
biopharmaceutical manufacturers and has resulted in greater price discounts, rebates and service fees realized by those payers
from our business. Each of CVS, Express Scripts and United Health Group (among the top five integrated health plans and
PBMs), have Rebate Management Organizations that further increase their leverage to negotiate deeper discounts. Ultimately,
additional discounts, rebates, fees, coverage changes, plan changes, restrictions or exclusions imposed by these commercial
payers could have a material adverse effect on our product sales, business and results of operations. Policy reforms advanced by
Congress or the Administration that refine the role of PBMs in the U.S. marketplace could have downstream implications or
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consequences for our business and how we interact with these entities. For example, in June 2022, the FTC launched an inquiry
into the business practices of PBMs and subsequently expanded the investigation to the three rebate management organizations
owned by the three largest PBMs. In addition, multiple Congressional Committees are investigating PBM practices and have
also proposed legislation that could increase transparency and reporting of these practices and/or impact rebates and service
fees. The results of such inquiry could have an effect on manufacturer interactions with PBMs, resulting in changes to access
for certain medicines. See Concentration of sales at certain of our wholesaler distributors, and consolidation of private payers,
such as insurers, and PBMs has negatively affected, and may continue to negatively affect, our business.
Our business is also affected by policies implemented by private healthcare entities that process Medicare claims,
including Medicare Administrative Contractors. For example, in the second quarter of 2022, several Medicare Administrative
Contractors issued notice that TEZSPIRE would be added to their “self-administered drug” exclusion lists. Although the
Medicare Administrative Contractors subsequently removed TEZSPIRE from their exclusion lists, these exclusions, if
reintroduced and/or implemented, would result in Medicare beneficiaries with severe asthma losing access to TEZSPIRE
coverage under Medicare Part B and potentially also under Medicare Advantage.
—Government and commercial payer actions outside the United States have affected and will continue to affect access to
and sales of our products
Outside the United States, we expect countries will also continue to take actions to reduce their drug expenditures and to
reduce intellectual property protections. See Part I, Item 1. Business—Reimbursement. Pressures to decrease drug expenditures
may intensify as governments take actions to address budgets strained by high inflation, expenditures to respond to the
COVID-19 pandemic and weak economic conditions, including in Europe where the effects of the Russia–Ukraine conflict
have challenged the economies in that region. Further, the EU is currently undergoing a review and possible revision of its
pharmaceutical legislation that, while full implementation is not expected before 2027, could lead to proposals that will reduce
intellectual property protection for new products (including potentially shortening the duration of regulatory data exclusivity
and orphan drug exclusivity protections), as well as change the reimbursement and regulatory landscape. International reference
pricing has been widely used by many countries outside the United States to control costs based on an external benchmark of a
product’s price in other countries. International reference pricing policies can change quickly and frequently and may not
reflect differences in the burden of disease, indications, market structures or affordability differences across countries or
regions. Other expenditure control practices, including but not limited to the use of revenue clawbacks, rebates and caps on
product sales, are used in various foreign jurisdictions as well. In addition, countries may refuse to reimburse or may restrict the
reimbursed population for a product when their national health technology assessments do not consider a medicine to
demonstrate sufficient clinical benefit beyond existing therapies or to meet certain cost effectiveness thresholds. For example,
despite the EMA’s approval of Repatha for the treatment of patients with established atherosclerotic disease, prior to 2020, the
reimbursement of Repatha in France was limited to a narrower patient population (such as those with homozygous familial
hypercholesterolemia (HoFH)) following a national health technology assessment. Many countries decide on reimbursement
between potentially competing products through national or regional tenders that often result in one product receiving most or
all of the sales in that country or region. Failure to obtain coverage and reimbursement for our products, a deterioration in their
existing coverage and reimbursement or a decline in the timeliness or certainty of payment by payers to hospitals and other
providers has negatively affected, and may further negatively affect, the ability or willingness of healthcare providers to
prescribe our products for their patients and otherwise negatively affect the use of our products or the prices we realize for
them. Such changes have had, and could in the future have, a material adverse effect on our product sales, business and results
of operations.
Guidelines and recommendations published by various organizations can reduce the use of our products.
Government agencies promulgate regulations and guidelines directly applicable to us and to our products. Professional
societies, practice management groups, insurance carriers, physicians’ groups, private health and science foundations and
organizations involved in various diseases also publish guidelines and recommendations to healthcare providers, administrators
and payers, as well as patient communities. Recommendations by government agencies or other groups and organizations may
relate to such matters as usage, dosage, route of administration and use of related therapies. In addition, a growing number of
organizations are providing assessments of the value and pricing of biopharmaceutical products, and even organizations whose
guidelines have historically been focused on clinical matters have begun to incorporate analyses of the cost effectiveness of
various treatments into their treatment guidelines and recommendations. Value assessments may come from private
organizations that publish their findings and offer recommendations relating to the products’ reimbursement by government and
private payers. Some companies and payers have announced pricing and payment decisions based in part on the assessments of
private organizations. In addition, government health technology assessment organizations in many countries make
reimbursement recommendations to payers in their jurisdictions based on the clinical effectiveness, cost-effectiveness and
service effects of new, emerging and existing medicines and treatments. Such health technology assessment organizations have
recommended, and may in the future recommend, reimbursement for certain of our products for a narrower indication than was
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approved by applicable regulatory agencies or may recommend against reimbursement entirely. See Our sales depend on
coverage and reimbursement from government and commercial third-party payers, and pricing and reimbursement pressures
have affected, and are likely to continue to affect, our profitability. The EU has adopted regulations, effective beginning in
January 2025, that are intended to increase cooperation among EU member states and harmonize various procedures and
standards at the EU level in assessing health technologies and in support of joint clinical assessments of health technologies and
medicines. These and other such recommendations or guidelines may affect our reputation, and any recommendations or
guidelines that result in decreased use, dosage or reimbursement of our products could have a material adverse effect on our
product sales, business and results of operations. In addition, the perception by the investment community or stockholders that
such recommendations or guidelines will result in decreased use and dosage of our products could adversely affect the market
price of our common stock.
We could be subject to additional tax liabilities, including from an adverse outcome in our ongoing tax dispute with the
IRS and other tax examinations, enactment of the OECD minimum corporate tax rate agreement and the adoption and
interpretation of new tax legislation, and we anticipate additional tax liabilities from certain provisions of the 2017 Tax Act
that will go into effect in 2026; such tax liabilities could adversely affect our profitability and results of operations.
We are subject to income and other taxes in the United States and other jurisdictions in which we do business. As a result,
our provision for income taxes is derived from a combination of applicable tax rates in the various places we operate.
Significant judgment is required for determining our provision for income tax.
One or more of our legal entities file income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction, various U.S. state jurisdictions
and foreign jurisdictions. Our income tax returns are routinely examined by tax authorities in those jurisdictions. Significant
disputes can and have arisen with tax authorities involving issues regarding the timing and amount of deductions, the use of tax
credits and allocations of income and expenses among various tax jurisdictions because of differing interpretations of tax laws,
regulations and relevant facts, and such tax authorities (including the IRS) are becoming more aggressive in their audits and are
particularly focused on such matters. In 2017, we received an RAR and a modified RAR from the IRS for the years 2010–2012,
proposing significant adjustments that primarily relate to the allocation of profits between certain of our entities in the United
States and the U.S. territory of Puerto Rico. We disagreed with the proposed adjustments and calculations and pursued
resolution with the IRS administrative appeals office but were unable to reach resolution. In July 2021, we filed a petition in the
U.S. Tax Court to contest two duplicate Statutory Notices of Deficiency (Notices) for the years 2010–2012 that we received in
May and July 2021 which seek to increase our U.S. taxable income for the years 2010–2012.
In 2020, we received an RAR and a modified RAR from the IRS for the years 2013–2015, also proposing significant
adjustments that primarily relate to the allocation of profits between certain of our entities in the United States and the U.S.
territory of Puerto Rico similar to those proposed for the years 2010–2012. We disagreed with the proposed adjustments and
calculations and pursued resolution with the IRS appeals office but were unable to reach resolution. In July 2022, we filed a
petition in the U.S. Tax Court to contest a Notice for the years 2013–2015 that we previously reported receiving in April 2022
that seeks to increase our U.S. taxable income for the years 2013–2015 and asserts penalties.
We firmly believe that the IRS positions set forth in the 2010–2012 and 2013–2015 Notices are without merit. We are
contesting the 2010–2012 and 2013–2015 Notices through the judicial process. The cases were consolidated on December 19,
2022.
We are currently also under examination by the IRS for the years 2016–2018 with respect to issues similar to those for the
2010 through 2015 period. In addition, we are under examination by a number of state and foreign tax jurisdictions.
Final resolution of these complex tax matters is not likely within the next 12 months. We continue to believe our accrual
for income tax liabilities is appropriate based on past experience, interpretations of tax law, application of the tax law to our
facts and judgments about potential actions by tax authorities; however, due to the complexity of the provision for income taxes
and uncertain resolution of these matters, the ultimate outcome of any tax matters may result in payments substantially greater
than amounts accrued and could have a material adverse effect on the results of our operations.
See Part II, Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Results of
Operations, Income Taxes, and Part IV—Note 7, Income taxes, to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
Our provision for income taxes and results of operations in the future could be adversely affected by changes to our
operating structure, changes in the mix of income and expenses in countries with differing tax rates, changes in the valuation of
deferred tax assets and liabilities and changes in applicable tax laws, regulations or administrative interpretations thereof. The
2017 Tax Act is complex and a large volume of regulations and guidance has been issued and could be subject to different
interpretations. We could face audit challenges to our application of the 2017 Tax Act.
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As previously reported, the OECD reached an agreement to align countries on a minimum corporate tax rate and an
expansion of the taxing rights of market countries. Effective January 1, 2024, select individual countries, including the United
Kingdom and EU member countries, have enacted the global minimum tax agreement. Our legal entities in the countries that
have enacted the agreement, along with their direct and indirect subsidiaries, are now subject to a 15% minimum tax rate on
adjusted financial statement income. Additional provisions of the OECD agreement may come into effect in future years, and
the OECD is expected to continue to release additional guidance that may impact the application and interpretation of the
agreement that could further increase our tax liabilities. Other countries, including the United States and the U.S. territory of
Puerto Rico, have not yet enacted the OECD agreement and implementation remains highly uncertain. The continued
enactment of the agreement, either by all OECD participants or unilaterally by individual countries, could result in tax increases
or double taxation in the United States or foreign jurisdictions.
The tax rates associated with certain international provisions of the 2017 Tax Act are set to increase beginning in 2026. If
those changes take effect as scheduled, we anticipate that the overall U.S. tax rate on our foreign income would increase. The
Administration and U.S. Congress continue to discuss various proposals that would change the international provisions of the
2017 Tax Act and other corporate provisions of U.S. tax law. Changes to existing tax law in the United States, the U.S. territory
of Puerto Rico or other jurisdictions, including the changes and potential changes discussed above, could result in tax increases
where we do business and could have a material adverse effect on the results of our operations.
Our business may be affected by litigation and government investigations.
We and certain of our subsidiaries are involved in legal proceedings. See Part IV—Note 20, Contingencies and
commitments, to the Consolidated Financial Statements. Civil and criminal litigation is inherently unpredictable, and the
outcome can result in costly verdicts, fines and penalties, exclusion from federal healthcare programs and/or injunctive relief
that affect how we operate our business. Defense of litigation claims can be expensive, time consuming and distracting, and it is
possible that we could incur judgments or enter into settlements of claims for monetary damages or change the way we operate
our business, which could have a material adverse effect on our product sales, business and results of operations. In addition,
product liability is a major risk in testing and marketing biotechnology and pharmaceutical products. We may face substantial
product liability exposure in human clinical trials and for products we sell after regulatory approval. Product liability claims,
regardless of their merits, could be costly and divert management’s attention and could adversely affect our reputation and the
demand for our products. We and certain of our subsidiaries have previously been named as defendants in product liability
actions for certain of our products.
We are also involved in government investigations that arise in the ordinary course of our business. In recent years, there
has been a trend of increasing government investigations and litigations against companies operating in our industry, both in the
United States and around the world. See Our sales depend on coverage and reimbursement from government and commercial
third-party payers, and pricing and reimbursement pressures have affected, and are likely to continue to affect, our
profitability. Our business activities outside of the United States are subject to the FCPA and similar antibribery or
anticorruption laws, regulations or rules of other countries in which we operate, including the U.K. Bribery Act. We cannot
ensure that all our employees, agents, contractors, vendors, licensees, partners or collaborators will comply with all applicable
laws and regulations. On April 25, 2019, we entered into a settlement agreement with the DOJ and the OIG of the HHS to settle
certain allegations relating to our support of independent charitable organizations that provide patients with financial assistance
to access their medicines. As a result, we entered into a corporate integrity agreement with the OIG that requires us to maintain
a corporate compliance program and to undertake a set of defined corporate integrity obligations through April 2024. While we
expect to fully comply with all of our obligations under the corporate integrity agreement, failure to do so could result in
substantial penalties and potential exclusion from government healthcare programs. We may also see new government
investigations of or actions against us citing novel theories of recovery. For example, prosecutors are placing greater scrutiny
on patient support programs, including commercial copay assistance programs, and further enforcement actions and
investigations regarding such programs could limit our ability to provide co-pay assistance to commercial patients. Greater
scrutiny has also been placed on sponsorships, speaker programs and other arrangements where healthcare professionals receive
remuneration, travel or other value to participate in certain events, and further enforcement actions could limit our ability to
participate in such arrangements. Any of these results could have a material adverse effect on our business and results of
operations.
RISKS RELATED TO ECONOMIC CONDITIONS AND OPERATING A GLOBAL BUSINESS
Our efforts to collaborate with or acquire other companies, products, or technology, and to integrate the operations of
companies or to support the products or technology we have acquired, may not be successful, and may result in unanticipated
costs, delays or failures to realize the benefits of the transactions.
We seek innovation through significant investment in both internal R&D and external transactions, including
collaborations, partnerships, alliances, licenses, joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions (collectively, acquisition activity).
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Acquisition activities may be subject to regulatory approvals or other requirements that are not within our control. Antitrust
scrutiny by regulatory agencies and changes to regulatory approval process in the U.S. and foreign jurisdictions may cause
approvals to take longer than anticipated to obtain, not be obtained at all, or contain burdensome conditions, which may
jeopardize, delay or reduce the anticipated benefits of acquisitions to us and could impede the execution of our business
strategy. There can be no assurance that such regulatory or other approvals will be obtained or that all closing conditions
required in connection with our acquisition activities will be satisfied or waived, which could result in us being unable to
complete the planned acquisition activities.
Acquisition activities are complex, time consuming and expensive and may result in unanticipated costs, delays or other
operational or financial problems related to integrating the acquired company and business with our company, which may
divert our management’s attention from other business issues and opportunities and restrict the full realization of the anticipated
benefits of such transactions within the expected timeframe or at all. We may pay substantial amounts of cash, incur debt or
issue equity securities to pay for acquisition activities, which could adversely affect our liquidity or result in dilution to our
stockholders, respectively. For example, the primary sources of funds for our acquisition of Horizon were those received from
our $24 billion of senior notes issued on March 2, 2023, together with the $4 billion drawn down from our term loan facility,
and while the Company currently has investment grade credit ratings, this substantial additional indebtedness has resulted in
downgrades to our credit ratings. Further, failures or difficulties in integrating or retaining new personnel or in integrating the
operations of the businesses, products or assets we acquire (including related technology, research, development and
commercial operations, compliance programs, manufacturing, distribution and general business operations and procedures and
ESG activities) may affect our ability to realize the benefits of the transaction and grow our business and may result in us
incurring asset impairment or restructuring charges. These and other challenges may arise in connection with our acquisitions
of Otezla, Five Prime, Teneobio, ChemoCentryx, Horizon and/or our collaborations with BeiGene and Kyowa Kirin, or with
other acquisition activities, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and stock price.
We may not realize the anticipated strategic benefits of our acquisition of Horizon, including our efforts to leverage
Amgen’s global presence and commercial and medical capabilities in inflammation and nephrology to accelerate revenue
growth of Horizon’s products. Our assumptions and estimates about the future revenue growth of Horizon’s products may
prove to be incorrect. Sales of our rare disease products acquired through our acquisition of Horizon will depend on our ability
to increase awareness and educate physicians on the rare conditions that such medicines are designed to treat, as well as
successfully identifying target patients and educating them about our treatments. We may also face greater than expected
challenges associated with rare disease drug development (such as challenges obtaining patients for clinical trials and/or
regulatory approvals) and reimbursement (such as obtaining reimbursement of orphan drugs by public health systems). We are
in the process of integrating the Horizon business into ours, including a large number of complex operational and administrative
systems, to form a unified combined company, including with respect to human resources, intellectual property management,
research and development activities, finance, accounting and internal control processes and systems, sales operations, product
distribution, commercialization efforts, information and information security systems, compliance programs and policies and
supply chain systems and third party relationships (including vendors and third party manufacturers). For example, Horizon
adds more than 30 contract manufacturing organizations (CMOs) to our operations, many of which are single source suppliers
(including the CMO that produces TEPEZZA drug substance and the CMO that produces all of our KRYSTEXXA drug
substance in Israel that is affected by the current conflict in Israel and Gaza). Business integrations generally, and our
integration of Horizon specifically, are complex, time consuming and expensive, and we may experience unanticipated costs,
delays or other operational or financial challenges. These integration efforts may also divert our management’s attention and
resources away from other business operations, which may disrupt to some degree our ongoing business. Failure to successfully
integrate the Horizon business into ours and/or achieve its anticipated strategic benefits may result in our incurring significant
asset impairment or restructuring charges, and could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and
stock price.
We may not be able to access the capital and credit markets on terms that are favorable to us, or at all.
The capital and credit markets may experience extreme volatility and disruption, which may lead to uncertainty and
liquidity issues for both borrowers and investors. For example, in early 2020, there were significant disruptions in the
commercial paper market and several borrowers were unable to obtain funding at normal rates or maturities, which resulted in a
significant increase in draws of corporate credit lines with banks. Similarly, the bond markets experienced extreme volatility in
terms of interest rates and credit spreads, with several days without new issuances of corporate bonds.
While we have historically accessed capital markets to supplement our existing funds and cash generated from operations
to satisfy our needs for capital expenditures, debt service requirements, to pay dividends and repurchase stock, and engage in
other business initiatives, including acquisitions and licensing activities, in 2023, we substantially increased our outstanding
indebtedness in connection with our acquisition of Horizon, which may limit our ability to timely obtain additional financing on
desired terms. See Our efforts to collaborate with or acquire other companies, products, or technology, and to integrate the
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operations of companies or to support the products or technology we have acquired, may not be successful, and may result in
unanticipated costs, delays or failures to realize the benefits of the transactions. While our plans include reducing our debt
leverage levels before returning to the capital or credit markets for new funds, if we are required to access the capital and credit
markets at an inopportune time, including when adverse capital and credit market conditions prevail, we may be unable to
obtain financing on favorable terms, or at all, which could have a material adverse effect on our business and results of
operations or our ability to complete business acquisitions. Changes in credit ratings issued by nationally recognized credit-
rating agencies could also adversely affect our ability to obtain capital and credit market financing and the cost of such
financing and have an adverse effect on the market price of our securities.
A breakdown of our information technology systems, cyberattack or information security breach could significantly
compromise the confidentiality, integrity and availability of our information technology systems, network-connected control
systems and/or our data, interrupt the operation of our business and/or affect our reputation.
To achieve our business objectives, we rely on sophisticated information technology systems, including hardware,
software, technology infrastructure, online sites and networks for both internal and external operations, mobile applications,
cloud services and network-connected control systems, some of which are managed, hosted, provided or serviced by third
parties. Internal or external events that compromise the confidentiality, integrity and availability of our systems and data may
significantly interrupt the operation of our business, result in significant costs and/or adversely affect our reputation.
Our information technology systems are highly integrated into our business, including our R&D efforts, our clinical and
commercial manufacturing processes and our product sales and distribution processes. Further, as the majority of our
employees work remotely for some portion of their jobs in our hybrid work environment, our reliance on our and third-party
information technology systems has increased substantially and is expected to continue to increase. Remote and hybrid working
arrangements, including those of at many third-party providers, can increase cybersecurity risks due to the challenges
associated with managing remote computing assets and security vulnerabilities that are present in many non-corporate and
home networks. The complexity and interconnected nature of software, hardware and our systems make them vulnerable to
breakdown or other service interruptions, and to software errors or defects, misconfiguration and other security vulnerabilities.
Upgrades or changes to our systems or the software that we use have resulted and we expect, in the future, will result in the
introduction of new cybersecurity vulnerabilities and risks. In 2022, we identified a number of security vulnerabilities
introduced into our information systems as a result of flaws that we subsequently identified in software that we had purchased
and installed, and these flaws required that we apply emergency patches to certain of our systems. While we did not experience
any significant adverse effects as a result of these vulnerabilities, there can be no assurance that we will timely identify and
address future vulnerabilities. Our systems are also subject to frequent perimeter network reconnaissance and scanning,
phishing and other cyberattacks. For example, as a result of our cybersecurity monitoring of the Horizon legacy information
systems, we detected phishing activity in the accounts of two Horizon executives. These accounts were de-activated, the
incidents were investigated and the determination was made separately by both our internal cybersecurity team and our external
digital forensics and incident response supplier that no confidential information had been exfiltrated. As the cyber-threat
landscape evolves, these attacks are growing in frequency, sophistication, and intensity, and are becoming increasingly difficult
to detect and increasingly sophisticated in using techniques and tools—including artificial intelligence—that circumvent
security controls, evade detection and remove forensic evidence. Such attacks could include the use of harmful and virulent
malware, including ransomware or other denials of service, which can be deployed through various means, including the
software supply chain, e-mail, malicious websites and/or the use of social engineering/phishing.
We have also experienced denial of service attacks against our network, and, although such attacks did not succeed, there
can be no assurance that our efforts to guard against the wide and growing variety of potential attack techniques will be
successful in the future. Attacks such as those experienced by government entities (including those that approve and/or regulate
our products, such as the EMA) and other multi-national companies, including some of our peers, could leave us unable to
utilize key business systems or access or protect important data, and could have a material adverse effect on our ability to
operate our business, including developing, gaining regulatory approval for, manufacturing, selling and/or distributing our
products. For example, in 2017, a pharmaceutical company experienced a cyberattack involving virulent malware that
significantly disrupted its operations, including its research and sales operations and the production of some of its medicines
and vaccines. As a result of the cyberattack, its orders and sales for certain products were negatively affected. In late 2020,
SolarWinds Corporation, a leading provider of software for monitoring and managing information technology infrastructure,
disclosed that it had suffered a cybersecurity incident whereby attackers had inserted malicious code into legitimate software
updates for its products that were installed by myriad private and government customers, enabling the attackers to access a
backdoor to such systems. In 2022, Okta, Inc., a provider of software that helps companies manage user authentication,
disclosed that several hundred of its corporate customers were vulnerable to a security breach that allowed attackers to access
Okta’s internal network. Although this breach did not have a significant effect on our business, there can be no assurance that a
similar future breach would not result in a material adverse effect on our business or results of operations.
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Our systems also contain and use a high volume of sensitive data, including intellectual property, trade secrets and other
proprietary business information, financial information, regulatory information, strategic plans, sales trends and forecasts,
litigation materials and/or personal identifiable information belonging to us, our staff, our patients, customers and/or other
parties. In some cases, we utilize third-party service providers to collect, process, store, manage or transmit such data, which
have increased our risk. Intentional or inadvertent data privacy or security breaches (including cyberattacks) resulting from
attacks or lapses by employees, service providers (including providers of information technology-specific services), business
partners, nation states (including groups associated with or supported by foreign intelligence agencies), organized crime
organizations, “hacktivists” or others, create risks that our sensitive data may be exposed to unauthorized persons, our
competitors or the public. System vulnerabilities and/or cybersecurity breaches experienced by our third-party service providers
have constituted a substantial share of the information security risks that have affected us. For example, in the first half of 2021,
a supplier experienced a data breach in which an unauthorized third party acquired access to certain information provided to the
supplier in the course of its provision of services to us, including business documents and certain personally identifiable patient
information (not including social security or other financial or health insurance information). As required, we promptly notified
the applicable state attorneys general and the individuals whose personally identifiable information was affected of this data
breach at the supplier. In the third quarter of 2022, another service provider experienced a similar cybersecurity breach in which
an attacker exfiltrated certain data (including non-significant Amgen data) from the service provider’s systems. Although these
supplier data breaches have not resulted in material adverse effects on our business, there can be no assurance that a similar
future cybersecurity incident would not result in a material adverse effect on our business or results of operations. Further, the
timeliness of our awareness of a cybersecurity incident affects our ability to respond to and work to mitigate the severity of
such events. For example, in 2020 and 2022, two of our vendors experienced cyberattacks and each initially reported to us that
neither event involved our data. However, upon further investigation, they each subsequently informed us that the attackers had
accessed limited, non-significant Amgen information. Although neither of these breaches had a significant adverse effect on our
business, in the future we may again not receive timely reporting of cybersecurity events and such events could have a material
adverse effect on our business.
Cyberattackers are also increasingly exploiting vulnerabilities in commercially available software from shared or open-
source code. We rely on third party commercial software that have had and may have such vulnerabilities, but as use of open-
source code is frequently not disclosed, our ability to fully assess this risk to our systems is limited. For example, in December
2021, a remote code execution vulnerability was discovered in a software library that is widely used in a variety of
commercially available software and services. Although this vulnerability has not resulted in any significant adverse effects on
us, there can be no assurances that a similar future vulnerability in the software and services that we use would not result in a
material adverse effect on our business or results of operations.
Domestic and global government regulators, our business partners, suppliers with whom we do business, companies that
provide us or our partners with business services and companies we have acquired or may acquire face similar risks. Security
breaches of their systems or service outages have adversely affected systems and could, in the future, affect our systems and
security, leave us without access to important systems, products, raw materials, components, services or information, or expose
our confidential data or sensitive personal information. For example, in 2019, two vendors that perform testing and analytical
services that we use in developing and manufacturing our products experienced cyberattacks, and in April and September of
2020, vendors that provide us with information technology services and clinical data services, respectively, each experienced
ransomware attacks. Although there was no breach of our systems, each of these incidents required us to disconnect our
systems from those vendors’ systems. While we were able to reconnect our systems following restoration of these vendors’
capabilities without significantly affecting product availability, a more extended service outage affecting these or other vendors,
particularly where such vendor is the single source from which we obtain the services, could have a material adverse effect on
our business or results of operations. In addition, we distribute our products in the United States primarily through three
pharmaceutical wholesalers, and a security breach that impairs the distribution operations of our wholesalers could significantly
impair our ability to deliver our products to healthcare providers and patients. There can be no assurance that our cybersecurity
risk management program and processes, including our policies, controls, or procedures, will be fully implemented, complied
with or effective in protecting our information technology systems and sensitive data.
Although we have experienced system breakdowns, attacks and information security breaches, we do not believe such
breakdowns, attacks and breaches have had a material adverse effect on our business or results of operations. We will continue
to experience varying degrees of cyberattacks and other incidents in the future. Even though we continue to invest in the
monitoring, protection and resilience of our critical and/or sensitive data and systems, there can be no assurances that our
efforts will detect, prevent or fully recover systems or data from all breakdowns, service interruptions, attacks and/or breaches
of our systems that could adversely affect our business and operations and/or result in the loss or exposure of critical,
proprietary, private, confidential or otherwise sensitive data, which could result in material financial, legal business or
reputational harm to us or negatively affect our stock price. While we maintain cyber-liability insurance, our insurance is not
sufficient to cover us against all losses that could potentially result from a service interruption, breach of our systems or loss of
our critical or sensitive data.
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We are also subject to various laws and regulations globally regarding privacy and data protection, including laws and
regulations relating to the collection, storage, handling, use, disclosure, transfer and security of personal data. The legislative
and regulatory environment regarding privacy and data protection is continuously evolving and developing and the subject of
significant attention globally. For example, we are subject to the EU’s GDPR, which became effective in May 2018, and the
CCPA, which became effective in January 2020, both of which provide for substantial penalties for noncompliance. The CCPA
was amended in late 2020, to create the California Privacy Rights Act to create opt in requirements for the use of sensitive
personal data and the formation of a new dedicated agency for the enforcement of the law, the California Privacy Protection
Agency. Similar consumer privacy laws went into effect in Virginia, Colorado, Utah, Connecticut and Florida in 2023.
Consumer privacy laws were also passed in eleven other states, with the earliest effective dates later this year, and proposed in
three additional states. Outside the United States, other jurisdictions where we operate have passed, or continue to propose,
similar legislation and/or regulations. For example, in China, the Personal Information Protection Law and the Data Security
Law, which regulate data processing activities associated with personal and nonpersonal data, are in effect and build upon the
existing Cybersecurity Law. Failure to comply with these current and future laws could result in significant penalties and
reputational harm and could have a material adverse effect on our business and results of operations.
Our sales and operations are subject to the risks of doing business internationally, including in emerging markets.
As we continue our expansion efforts in emerging markets around the world, through acquisitions and licensing
transactions as well as through the development and introduction, both independently and through collaborations such as our
collaboration with BeiGene, of our products in new markets, we face numerous risks to our business. There is no guarantee that
our efforts and strategies to expand sales in emerging markets will succeed. Our international business, including in China and
emerging market countries, may be especially vulnerable to periods of global and local political, legal, regulatory and financial
instability, including issues of geopolitical relations, the imposition of international sanctions in response to certain state actions
and/or sovereign debt issues, and management of health policy in response to pressures such as global pandemics. If relations
between the United States and other governments deteriorate, our business and investments in such markets may also be
adversely affected. We may also be required to increase our reliance on third-party agents and unfamiliar operations and
arrangements including those previously utilized by companies we partner with or acquire in emerging markets. See We must
conduct clinical trials in humans before we commercialize and sell any of our product candidates or existing products for new
indications. Our expansion efforts in China and emerging markets around the world are dependent upon the establishment of an
environment that is predictable, navigable and supportive of biopharmaceutical innovation, sustained access for our products
and predictable pricing controls. For example, China continues to strengthen regulations on the collection, use and transmission
of Chinese human genetic resources, and has expanded regulations on the conduct of biotechnology R&D activities in China.
Between 2020 and 2022, we experienced delays in our applications to the Human Genetic Resources Administration of China
that sought approval to conduct clinical trials in China. Our international operations and business may also be subject to less
protective intellectual property or other applicable laws, diverse data privacy and protection requirements, changing tax laws
and tariffs, trade restrictions or other barriers designed to protect industry in the home country against foreign competition, far-
reaching antibribery and anticorruption laws and regulations and/or evolving legal and regulatory environments. For example,
recent cross-border data transfer compliance requirements in China may also impose additional costs of doing business,
including costs associated with localizing operations.
In response to the ongoing armed conflict in Ukraine, the U.S. government, numerous state governments, the EU and
other countries in which we conduct business have imposed a wide range of economic sanctions that restrict commerce and
business dealings with Russia, certain regions of Ukraine and certain entities and individuals. Additionally, the armed conflict
in the Middle East that has been ongoing since October 2023 has caused regional disruptions to economic activity. For a
description of the conflict’s impact on our third-party contract manufacturing of KRYSTEXXA, see Our efforts to collaborate
with or acquire other companies, products, or technology, and to integrate the operations of companies or to support the
products or technology we have acquired, may not be successful, and may result in unanticipated costs, delays or failures to
realize the benefits of the transactions. These conflicts may also precipitate or amplify the other risks described herein,
including risks relating to cybersecurity, global economic conditions, clinical trials and supply chains, which could adversely
affect our business, operations and financial condition and results.
As we expand internationally, we are subject to fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates relative to the U.S. dollar.
While we have a program in place that is designed to reduce our exposure to foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations
through foreign currency hedging arrangements, our hedging efforts do not completely offset the effect of these fluctuations on
our revenues and earnings. Overall, the legal and operational challenges of our international business operations, along with
government controls, the challenges of attracting and retaining qualified personnel and obtaining and/or maintaining necessary
regulatory or pricing approvals of our products, may result in material adverse effects on our international product sales,
business and results of operations.
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RISKS RELATED TO COMPETITION
Our products face substantial competition and our product candidates are also likely to face substantial competition.
We operate in a highly competitive environment. See Item 1. Business—Marketing, Distribution and Selected Marketed
Products—Competition. We expect that our products and product candidates will compete with existing drugs, new drugs
currently in development, drugs currently approved for other indications that may later be approved for the same indications as
those of our products and drugs approved for other indications that are used off-label. Large pharmaceutical companies and
generics manufacturers of pharmaceutical products have expanded into, and are expected to continue expanding into, the
biotechnology field, and some pharmaceutical companies and generics manufacturers have formed partnerships to pursue
biosimilars. With the proliferation of companies pursuing biopharmaceuticals, several of our biosimilar products have entered,
and a number of our product candidates may enter, markets with one or more competitors or with competitors soon to arrive. In
addition, some of our competitors may have technical, competitive or other advantages over us for the development of
technologies and processes or greater experience in particular therapeutic areas, and consolidation among pharmaceutical and
biotechnology companies can enhance such advantages. These advantages may make it difficult for us to compete with them
successfully to discover, develop and market new products and for our current products to compete with new products or new
product indications they may bring to market. As a result, our products have been competing and may continue to compete, and
our product candidates may compete, against products or product candidates that offer higher rebates or discounts, lower prices,
equivalent or superior efficacy, better safety profiles, easier administration, earlier market availability or other competitive
features. If we are unable to compete effectively, this could reduce our sales, which could have a material adverse effect on our
business and results of operations.
Our intellectual property positions may be challenged, invalidated or circumvented, or we may fail to prevail in current
and future intellectual property litigation.
Our success depends in part on our ability to obtain and defend patent rights and other intellectual property rights that are
important to the commercialization of our products and product candidates. The patent positions of pharmaceutical and
biotechnology companies can be highly uncertain and often involve complex legal, scientific and factual questions. Driven by
cost pressures, efforts to limit or weaken patent protection for our industry are increasing. For example, the COVID-19
pandemic has resulted in increased interest in compulsory licenses, march-in rights or other governmental interventions, both in
the United States and internationally, related to the procurement of drugs, and the World Trade Organization has agreed to a
waiver of COVID-19 vaccine intellectual property protections through the Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property
Rights waiver process. Also, in December 2023, the Administration released a proposed framework that would consider price
as a factor when determining whether to exercise march-in rights pursuant to the Bayh-Dole Act with respect to drugs or other
taxpayer-funded inventions. Third parties have challenged and may continue to challenge, invalidate or circumvent our patents
(including any patent applications, term extensions, term adjustments and supplemental protection certificates) relating to our
products, product candidates and technologies. See Part IV—Note 20, Contingencies and commitments, to the Consolidated
Financial Statements. Challenges to patents may come from potential competitors or from parties other than those who seek to
market a potentially-infringing product. In addition, our patent positions might not protect us against competitors with similar
products or technologies because competing products or technologies may not infringe our patents. For certain of our product
candidates, there are third parties who have patents or pending patent applications that they may claim necessitate payment of a
royalty or prevent us from commercializing these product candidates in certain territories. Further, disputes may arise with third
parties from whom we have licensed rights to intellectual property necessary for the development and commercialization of
some of our products. For example, we are in a dispute with Roche regarding a license agreement that we acquired through our
acquisition of Horizon for patents and know-how for TEPEZZA. Patent disputes are frequent, costly and can preclude, delay or
increase the cost of commercialization of products. We have been in the past, are currently and expect to be in the future,
involved in patent litigation. These matters have included, and may in the future include, litigation with manufacturers of
products that purport to be biosimilars of certain of our products for patent infringement, invalidity, unenforceability and failure
to comply with certain provisions of the BPCIA. A determination made by a court, agency or tribunal concerning infringement,
validity, enforceability, injunctive or economic remedy, or the right to patent protection, for example, are typically subject to
appellate or administrative review. Upon review, such initial determinations may be afforded little or no deference by the
reviewing tribunal and may be affirmed, reversed or made the subject of reconsideration through further proceedings. A patent
dispute or litigation has not discouraged, and may not in the future discourage, a potential violator from bringing the allegedly
infringing product to market prior to a final resolution of the dispute or litigation. The period from inception until resolution of
a patent dispute or litigation is subject to the availability and schedule of the court, agency or tribunal before which the dispute
or litigation is pending. We have been, and may in the future be, subject to competition during this period and may not be able
to recover fully from the losses, damages and harms we incur from infringement by the competitor product even if we prevail.
Moreover, if we lose or settle current or future litigations at certain stages or entirely, we could be subject to competition and/or
significant liabilities, be required to enter into third-party licenses for the infringed product or technology or be required to
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cease using the technology or product in dispute. In addition, we cannot guarantee that such licenses will be available on terms
acceptable to us, or at all.
Further, under the Hatch–Waxman Act, our products approved by the FDA under the FDCA have been, and may in the
future be, the subject of patent litigation with generics competitors before expiry of the five-year period of data exclusivity
provided for under the Hatch-Waxman Act and prior to the expiration of the patents listed for the product. Likewise, our
innovative biologic products have been, and may in the future be, the subject of patent litigation prior to the expiration of our
patents and, with respect to competitors seeking approval as a biosimilar or interchangeable version of our products, prior to the
12-year exclusivity period provided under the BPCIA. In addition, we have faced, and may in the future face, patent litigation
involving claims that our biosimilar product candidates infringe the patents of other companies, including those that
manufacture, market or sell the applicable reference products or who are developing or have developed other biosimilar
versions of such products. Alternatively, patents held by other entities have contributed, and may in the future contribute, to a
decision by us to not pursue all of the same labeled indications as are held by these companies. While we have attempted, and
expect to continue to attempt, to challenge the patents held by other companies, our efforts may be unsuccessful. For examples
of and information related to our patent litigation, see Part IV—Note 20, Contingencies and commitments, to the Consolidated
Financial Statements.
Certain of the existing patents on our products have expired or will soon expire. See Item 1. Business—Marketing,
Distribution and Selected Marketed Products—Patents. As our patents expire, competitors are able to legally produce and
market similar products or technologies, including biosimilars, which has had, and may continue to have, a material adverse
effect on our product sales, business and results of operations. In addition, competitors have been, and may continue to be, able
to invalidate, design around or otherwise circumvent our patents and sell competing products.
We currently face competition from biosimilars and generics and expect to face increasing competition from biosimilars
and generics in the future.
We currently face competition from biosimilars and generics in most of the territories in which we operate, including the
United States and Europe, and we expect to face increasing biosimilar and/or generics competition this year and beyond.
Expiration or successful challenge of applicable patent rights or expiration of an applicable exclusivity period has accelerated
such competition, and we expect to face more litigation regarding the validity and/or scope of our patents. Our products have
also experienced greater competition from lower cost biosimilars or generics that come to market when branded products that
compete with our products lose their own patent protection. To the extent that governments adopt more permissive regulatory
approval standards and competitors are able to obtain broader or expedited marketing approval for biosimilars and generics, the
rate of increased competition for our products would likely accelerate.
In the EU, biosimilars are evaluated for marketing authorization pursuant to a set of general and product class-specific
guidelines. In addition, in an effort to spur biosimilar utilization and/or increase potential healthcare savings, some EU
countries and some Canadian provinces have adopted, or are considering the adoption of, biosimilar uptake measures such as
physician prescribing quotas or automatic pharmacy substitution of biosimilars for the corresponding reference products. Some
EU countries impose automatic price reductions upon market entry of one or more biosimilar competitors. In September 2022,
the EMA and the EU Heads of Medicines’ Agencies (HMA) issued a joint statement providing that biosimilar medicines
approved in the EU are “interchangeable” with their reference products and other biosimilars of the same reference product.
This EMA-HMA statement could further contribute to the prescribing of biosimilars and to greater competition in Europe.
While the degree of competitive effects of biosimilar competition differs between EU countries and between products, in the
EU the overall use of biosimilars and the rate at which product sales of innovative products are being affected by biosimilar
competition is increasing.
In the United States, the BPCIA authorizes the FDA to approve biosimilars via a separate, abbreviated pathway. See Item
1. Business—Government Regulation—Regulation in the United States—Approval of Biosimilars. In the United States, the
FDA has approved numerous biosimilars, including biosimilar versions of Neulasta, EPOGEN and ENBREL, and a growing
number of companies have announced that they are also developing biosimilar versions of our products. For example, six
biosimilar versions of Neulasta are now approved in the United States, including an on-body injector presentation that was
approved in December 2023 for a Neulasta biosimilar, and we expect that other biosimilar versions of Neulasta may be
marketed or receive approval in the future. Impact to our Neulasta sales has accelerated as additional competitors have
launched. See Item 1. Business—Marketing, Distribution and Selected Marketed Products—Competition. Manufacturers of
biosimilars have attempted, and may in the future attempt, to compete with our products by offering lower list prices, greater
discounts or rebates, or contracts that offer longer-term pricing or a broader portfolio of other products. Companies pursuing
development of biosimilar versions of our products have challenged and may continue to challenge our patents well in advance
of the expiration of our material patents. For examples of and information related to our biosimilars and generics patent
litigation, see Part IV—Note 20, Contingencies and commitments, to the Consolidated Financial Statements. See Our
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intellectual property positions may be challenged, invalidated or circumvented, or we may fail to prevail in current and future
intellectual property litigation.
The U.S. biosimilar pathway includes the option for biosimilar products that meet certain criteria to be approved as
interchangeable with their reference products. Some companies currently developing or already marketing biosimilars may seek
to obtain interchangeable status from the FDA, which could potentially allow pharmacists to substitute those biosimilars for our
reference products without prior approval from the prescriber in most states under state law. The FDA approved the first
interchangeable biosimilar in 2021 and has subsequently granted interchangeability designations to additional biosimilars,
including without always requiring a switching study. For example, in August 2022, the FDA designated a monoclonal
antibody biosimilar as interchangeable without requiring a switching study to support the interchangeability determination, and
has continued to make other such designations of interchangeability on a case-by-case basis.
In addition, critics of the 12-year exclusivity period in the biosimilar pathway law will likely continue to seek to shorten
the data exclusivity period and/or to encourage the FDA to interpret narrowly the law’s provisions regarding which new
products receive data exclusivity. In 2019, the Administration agreed to remove from the United States-Mexico-Canada
Agreement a requirement for at least 10 years of data exclusivity for biologic products. Also, the FDA is considering whether
subsequent changes to a licensed biologic would be protected by the remainder of the reference product’s original 12-year
exclusivity period (a concept known in the generic drug context as “umbrella exclusivity”). If the FDA were to decide that
umbrella exclusivity does not apply to biological reference products or were to make other changes to the exclusivity period,
this could expose us to biosimilar competition at an earlier time. There also have been, and may continue to be, legislative and
regulatory efforts to promote competition through policies enabling easier generic and biosimilar approval and
commercialization, including efforts to lower standards for demonstrating biosimilarity or interchangeability, eliminate the
standard for interchangeability and declare by law that all biosimilars are de facto interchangeable with their reference products,
limit patents that may be litigated and/or patent settlements, implement preferential reimbursement policies for biosimilars and
pass new laws requiring more disclosure in the FDA’s Orange Book and Purple Book. For example, in 2021 the FDA sent a
letter to the USPTO describing ways to strengthen coordination between the two agencies, offered training to help identify prior
art, and seeking USPTO’s views on practices that extend market exclusivities, whether pharmaceutical patent examiners need
additional resources, and the effect of post-grant challenges at the Patent Trial and Appeal Board on drug patents. The USPTO
responded in July 2022 with a letter to the FDA stating that it is prepared to create formal mechanisms to collaborate with the
FDA on patent issues that may affect the timing of generic and biosimilar entry. In January 2023, the USPTO held a joint
listening session with the FDA on USPTO-FDA collaboration efforts.
Upon the expiration or loss of patent protection and/or applicable exclusivity for one of our products, we can lose the
majority of revenues for that product in a very short period of time. See Item 1. Business—Marketing, Distribution and
Selected Marketed Products—Competition. Additionally, if one of our products is the subject of an FDA Written Request for
pediatric studies and we are unable to adequately complete these studies, we may not obtain the pediatric exclusivity award that
extends unexpired regulatory exclusivity for the product (and existing patents for a small molecule product) by an additional six
months. Further, in 2023, FDA draft guidance contemplates that the agency may no longer grant pediatric exclusivity for
studies conducted solely to fulfill Pediatric Research Equity Act (PREA) requirements.
While we are unable to predict the precise effects of biosimilars and generics on our products, we are currently facing and
expect to face greater competition in the United States, Europe and elsewhere as a result of biosimilar and generic competition
and, in turn, downward pressure on our product prices and sales. This competition has had, and could increasingly have, a
material adverse effect on our product sales, business and results of operations. State laws may also have an impact on our
business. For example, California is the first state to have passed legislation, effective on January 1, 2020, against “pay for
delay” settlements of patent infringement claims filed by manufacturers of generics or biosimilars where anything of value is
given in exchange for settlement. Under this law, such settlement agreements are presumptively anticompetitive. The law may
result in prolonged litigation and fewer settlements. Similar legislation based on California’s law continues to be introduced in
other states, including Connecticut and New York. Efforts to target such settlements are also active at the federal level,
including legislation introduced such as the Preserving Access to Affordable Generics and Biosimilars Act that adopts
California’s anticompetitive presumption approach.
Concentration of sales at certain of our wholesaler distributors, and consolidation of private payers, such as insurers,
and PBMs has negatively affected, and may continue to negatively affect, our business.
Certain of our distributors, customers and payers have substantial purchasing leverage, due to the volume of our products
they purchase or the number of patient lives for which they provide coverage. The substantial majority of our U.S. product sales
is made to three pharmaceutical product wholesaler distributors: McKesson Corporation, Cencora, Inc. (formerly
AmerisourceBergen Corporation) and Cardinal Health, Inc. These distributors, in turn, sell our products to their customers,
which include physicians or their clinics, dialysis centers, hospitals and pharmacies. Similarly, as discussed above, there has
been significant consolidation in the health insurance industry, including that a small number of PBMs now oversee a
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substantial percentage of total covered lives in the United States. See Our sales depend on coverage and reimbursement from
government and commercial third-party payers, and pricing and reimbursement pressures have affected, and are likely to
continue to affect, our profitability. For example, the five largest PBMs in the United States are now part of major health
insurance providers, and nationally account for 92% of prescription drug claims. The growing concentration of purchasing and
negotiating power by these entities has, and may continue to, put pressure on our pricing due to their ability to extract price
discounts on our products, fees for other services or rebates, negatively affecting our bargaining position, sales and/or profit
margins. In addition, decisions by these entities to purchase or cover less or none of our products in favor of competing
products could have a material adverse effect on our product sales, business and results of operations due to their purchasing
volume. Further, if one of our significant wholesale distributors encounters financial or other difficulties and becomes unable or
unwilling to pay us all amounts that such distributor owes us on a timely basis, or at all, it could negatively affect our business
and results of operations. In addition, if one of our significant wholesale distributors becomes insolvent or otherwise unable to
continue its commercial relationship with us in its present form, it could significantly disrupt our business and adversely affect
our product sales, our business and results of operations unless suitable alternatives are timely found or lost sales are absorbed
by another distributor.
RISKS RELATED TO RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
We may not be able to develop commercial products despite significant investments in R&D.
Amgen invests heavily in R&D. Successful product development in the biotechnology industry is highly uncertain, and
very few R&D projects yield approved and commercially viable products. Product candidates, including biosimilar product
candidates, or new indications for existing products (collectively, product candidates) that appear promising in the early phases
of development have failed to reach the market for a number of reasons, such as:
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the product candidate did not demonstrate acceptable clinical trial results even though it achieved its primary endpoints
and/or demonstrated positive preclinical or early clinical trial results, for reasons that could include changes in the
standard of care of medicine or expectations of health authorities;
the product candidate was not effective or not more effective than currently available or potentially competitive therapies
in treating a specified condition or illness;
the product candidate was not cost effective in light of existing or potentially competitive therapeutics;
the product candidate had harmful side effects in animals or humans;
the necessary regulatory bodies, such as the FDA or EMA, did not approve the product candidate for an intended use;
reimbursement for the product candidate is limited despite regulatory approval;
the product candidate was not economical for us to manufacture and commercialize;
the patient population size is smaller than anticipated;
other parties had or may have had proprietary rights relating to our product candidate, such as patent rights, and did not let
us sell it on reasonable terms, or at all;
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conduct clinical development or clinical manufacturing activities;
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the pathway to regulatory approval or reimbursement for product candidates was uncertain or not well-defined;
the biosimilar product candidate failed to demonstrate the requisite biosimilarity to the applicable reference product, or
was otherwise determined by a regulatory authority to not meet applicable standards for approval; and
a companion diagnostic device that is required with the use of a product candidate is not approved by the necessary
regulatory authority.
We believe that genetics, together with the benefit of artificial intelligence and computational evidence, could
meaningfully aid our search for new medicines and help guide our R&D decisions and investments, and have focused our R&D
strategy on drug targets validated by genetic or other compelling human evidence. We have invested considerable time, energy
and resources into developing our expertise in human genetics, acquiring access to libraries of genetic information, and are
applying artificial intelligence to our R&D activities, including applying such technologies to advance our human data efforts
and our generative biology platform that seek to discover and design new drugs. However, product candidates based on
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genetically validated targets or developed with the assistance of such technologies remain subject to the uncertainties of the
drug development process and may not reach the market for a number of reasons, including the factors listed above.
We must conduct clinical trials in humans before we commercialize and sell any of our product candidates or existing
products for new indications.
Before a product may be sold, we must conduct clinical trials to demonstrate that our product candidates are safe and
effective for use in humans. The results of those clinical trials are used as the basis to obtain approval from regulatory
authorities such as the FDA and EMA. See Our current products and products in development cannot be sold without
regulatory approval. We are required to conduct clinical trials using an appropriate number of trial sites and patients to support
the product label claims. The length of time, number of trial sites and number of patients required for clinical trials vary
substantially, and we may spend several years and incur substantial expense in completing certain clinical trials. In addition, we
may have difficulty finding a sufficient number of clinical trial sites and/or patients to participate in our clinical trials,
particularly if competitors are conducting clinical trials in similar patient populations and/or in rare disease therapy clinical
trials due to the inherently small patient population potentially served by such therapies. Patients may withdraw from clinical
trials at any time (including trials in which patients believe that they may not be receiving a clinical benefit), and privacy laws
and/or other restrictions in certain countries may restrict the ability of clinical trial investigators to conduct further follow-up on
such patients, which may adversely affect the interpretation of study results. Delays and complications in planned clinical trials
can result in increased development costs, associated delays in regulatory approvals and in product candidates reaching the
market and revisions to existing product labels.
Further, to increase the number of patients available for enrollment in our clinical trials, we have opened, and will
continue to open, clinical sites and enroll patients in a number of locations where our experience conducting clinical trials is
more limited, including India, China, South Korea, the Philippines, Singapore and some Central and South American countries,
either through utilization of third-party contract clinical trial providers entirely or in combination with local staff. Conducting
clinical trials in locations where we have limited experience requires substantial time and resources to understand the unique
regulatory environments of individual countries. For other examples of the risks of conducting clinical trials in China, see also
Our sales and operations are subject to the risks of doing business internationally, including in emerging markets. Further, we
must ensure the timely production, distribution and delivery of the clinical supply of our product candidates to numerous and
varied clinical trial sites. Additionally, regional disruptions, including natural and man-made disasters, health emergencies
(such as novel viruses or pandemics, including the COVID-19 pandemic), or geopolitical conflicts (such as the ongoing armed
conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East) have significantly disrupted the timing of clinical trials, and in the future could
disrupt the timing, execution and outcome of clinical trials. If we fail to adequately manage the design, execution and diverse
regulatory aspects of our clinical trials or to manage the production or distribution of our clinical supply, or such sites
experience disruptions as a result of a natural/man-made disaster, health emergency or geopolitical conflict, corresponding
regulatory approvals may be delayed or we may fail to gain approval for our product candidates or could lose our ability to
market existing products in certain therapeutic areas or altogether. For example, our clinical trials were adversely affected by
the COVID-19 pandemic. If we are unable to market and sell our products or product candidates or to obtain approvals in the
timeframe needed to execute our product strategies, our business and results of operations could be materially and adversely
affected.
We rely on independent third-party clinical investigators to recruit patients and conduct clinical trials on our behalf in
accordance with applicable study protocols, laws and regulations. Further, we rely on unaffiliated third-party vendors to
perform certain aspects of our clinical trial operations. In some circumstances, we enter into co-development arrangements with
other pharmaceutical and medical devices companies that provide for the other company to conduct certain clinical trials for the
product we are co-developing or to develop a diagnostic test used in screening or monitoring patients in our clinical trials. See
Some of our pharmaceutical pipeline and our commercial product sales rely on collaborations with third parties, which may
adversely affect the development and sales of our products. We also may acquire companies that have past or ongoing clinical
trials or rights to products or product candidates for which clinical trials have been or are being conducted. These trials may not
have been conducted to the same standards as ours; however, once an acquisition has been completed we assume responsibility
for the conduct of these trials, including any potential risks and liabilities associated with the past and prospective conduct of
those trials. If regulatory authorities determine that we or others, including our licensees or co-development partners, or the
independent investigators or vendors selected by us, our co-development partners or by a company we have acquired or from
which we have acquired rights to a product or product candidate, have not complied with regulations applicable to the clinical
trials, those authorities may refuse or reject some or all of the clinical trial data or take other actions that could delay or
otherwise negatively affect our ability to obtain or maintain marketing approval of the product or indication. In addition, delays
or failures to develop diagnostic tests for our clinical trials can affect the timely enrollment of such trials and lead to delays or
inability to obtain marketing approval. If we were unable to market and sell our products or product candidates, our business
and results of operations could be materially and adversely affected.
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In addition, some of our clinical trials utilize drugs and combination products manufactured and marketed by other
pharmaceutical companies or vendors. These drugs, devices and/or products may be administered or used in clinical trials in
combination with one of our products or product candidates or in a head-to-head study comparing the products’ or product
candidates’ relative efficacy and safety. In the event that any of these vendors or pharmaceutical companies have unforeseen
issues that negatively affect the quality of their work product or create a shortage of supply, or if we are otherwise unable to
obtain an adequate supply of these other drugs, our ability to complete our applicable clinical trials and/or evaluate clinical
results may also be negatively affected. As a result, such quality or supply problems could adversely affect our ability to timely
file for, gain or maintain regulatory approvals worldwide.
Clinical trials must generally be designed based on the current standard of medical care. However, in certain diseases,
such as cancer, the standard of care is evolving rapidly. In some cases, we may design a clinical trial based on the standard of
care we anticipate will exist at the time our study is completed. The duration of time needed to complete certain clinical trials
may result in the design of such clinical trials being based on standards of medical care that are no longer or that have not
become the current standards by the time such trials are completed, limiting the utility and application of such trials.
Additionally, the views of regulatory agencies relating to the requirements for accelerated approval may change over time, and
trial designs that were sufficient to support accelerated approvals for some oncology products may not be considered sufficient
for later candidates. We may not obtain favorable clinical trial results and therefore may not be able to obtain regulatory
approval for new product candidates or new indications for existing products and/or maintain our current product labels.
Participants in clinical trials of our products and product candidates may also suffer adverse medical events or side effects that
could, among other factors, delay or terminate clinical trial programs and/or require additional or longer trials to gain approval.
Even after a product is on the market, safety concerns may require additional or more extensive clinical trials as part of a
risk management plan for our product or for approval of a new indication. Additional clinical trials we initiate, including those
required by the FDA, could result in substantial additional expense, and the outcomes could result in further label restrictions or
the loss of regulatory approval for an approved indication, each of which could have a material adverse effect on our product
sales, business and results of operations. Additionally, any negative results from such trials could materially affect the extent of
approvals, the use, reimbursement and sales of our products, our business and results of operations.
Our current products and products in development cannot be sold without regulatory approval.
Our business is subject to extensive regulation by numerous state and federal government authorities in the United States,
including the FDA, and by foreign regulatory authorities, including the EMA. We are required in the United States and in the
other regions and countries in which we, or our partners and affiliates, sell to obtain approval from regulatory authorities before
we manufacture, market and sell our products. Once our products are approved, the FDA and other U.S. and ex-U.S. regulatory
agencies have substantial authority to require additional testing and reporting, perform inspections, change product labeling or
mandate withdrawals of our products. Failure to comply with applicable regulatory requirements may subject us to
administrative and/or judicially imposed sanctions or monetary penalties as well as reputational and other harms. The sanctions
could include the FDA’s or ex-U.S. regulatory authorities’ refusals to approve pending applications, delays in obtaining or
withdrawals of approvals, delays or suspensions of clinical trials, warning letters, product recalls or seizures, total or partial
suspensions of our operations, injunctions, fines, civil penalties and/or criminal prosecutions.
Obtaining and maintaining regulatory approvals have been, and will continue to be, increasingly difficult, time-consuming
and costly. Legislative bodies or regulatory agencies could enact new laws or regulations, change existing laws or regulations
or change their interpretations of laws or regulations at any time, which could affect our ability to obtain or maintain approval
of our products or product candidates. The rate and degree of change in existing laws and regulations and regulatory
expectations have accelerated in established markets, and regulatory expectations continue to evolve in emerging markets. We
are unable to predict whether and when any further changes to laws or regulatory policies affecting our business could occur,
such as changes to laws or regulations governing manufacturer communications concerning drug products and drug product
candidates and whether such changes could have a material adverse effect on our product sales, business and results of
operations. Further, we are reliant on regulators having the resources necessary to evaluate and approve our products. In the
United States, a partial federal government shutdown halted the work of many federal agencies and their employees from late
December 2018 through late January 2019. A subsequent extended shutdown could result in reductions or delays of FDA’s
activities, including with respect to our ongoing clinical programs, our manufacturing of our products and product candidates
and our product approvals.
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Regulatory authorities have questioned, and may in the future question, the sufficiency for approval of the endpoints we
select for our clinical trials. A number of our products and product candidates have been evaluated in clinical trials using
surrogate endpoints that measure an effect that is known to correlate with an ultimate clinical benefit. For example, a
therapeutic oncology product candidate may be evaluated for its ability to reduce or eliminate minimal residual disease (MRD),
or to extend the length of time during and after the treatment that a patient lives without the disease worsening, measured by
progression-free survival (PFS). Demonstrating that the product candidate induces MRD-negative responses or produces a
statistically significant improvement in PFS does not necessarily mean that the product candidate will show a statistically
significant improvement in overall survival or the time that the patients remain alive. In the cardiovascular (CV) setting, a heart
disease therapeutic candidate may be evaluated for its ability to reduce LDL-C levels, as an elevated LDL-C level has been a
surrogate endpoint for CV events such as death, heart attack and stroke. The use of surrogate endpoints such as PFS and LDL-C
reduction, in the absence of other measures of clinical benefit, may not be sufficient for broad usage or approval even when
such results are statistically significant. Regulatory authorities could also add new requirements, such as the completion of
enrollment in a confirmatory study or the completion of an outcomes study or a meaningful portion of an outcomes study, as
conditions for obtaining approval or obtaining an indication. For example, despite demonstrating that Repatha reduced LDL-C
levels in a broad patient population, only after our large phase 3 outcomes study evaluating the ability of Repatha to prevent CV
events met certain of its primary composite endpoint and key secondary composite endpoint did the FDA grant a broader
approval of Repatha to reduce the risk of certain CV events. There may also be situations in which demonstrating the efficacy
and safety of a product candidate may not be sufficient to gain regulatory approval unless superiority to other existing treatment
options can be shown. The imposition of additional requirements or our inability to meet them in a timely fashion, or at all, has
delayed, and may in the future delay, our clinical development and regulatory filing efforts, delay or prevent us from obtaining
regulatory approval for new product candidates or new indications for existing products, or prevent us from maintaining our
current product labels.
Some of our products have been approved by U.S. and ex-U.S. regulatory authorities on an accelerated or conditional
basis with full approval conditioned upon fulfilling the requirements of regulators. For example, the FDA has approved
LUMAKRAS under accelerated approval for the treatment of adult patients with KRAS G12C-mutated local advanced or
metastatic NSCLC. Following our submission of the LUMAKRAS/LUMYKRAS CodeBreaK 200 Phase 3 confirmatory data
submission in March 2023 to the FDA and EMA, we received a Complete Response Letter from the FDA and a new post-
marketing requirement for an additional confirmatory study to support full approval. Regulatory authorities are placing greater
focus on whether the sponsors of products originally approved on an accelerated or conditional basis have met the conditions of
the accelerated or conditional approvals. If we are unable to fulfill the regulators’ requirements that were conditions of a
product’s accelerated or conditional approval and/or if regulators reevaluate the data or risk-benefit profile of our product, the
conditional approval may not result in full approval or may be revoked or not renewed. Alternatively, we may be required to
change the product’s labeled indications, conduct an additional confirmatory clinical trial, or even withdraw the product from
the market.
Regulatory authorities can also impose post-marketing pediatric study requirements. Failure to fulfill such requirements
may result in regulatory or enforcement action, including financial penalties or the invalidation of a product’s marketing
authorization.
Safety problems or signals can arise as our products and product candidates are evaluated in clinical trials, including
investigator sponsored studies, or as our marketed products are used in clinical practice. We are required continuously to collect
and assess adverse events reported to us and to communicate to regulatory agencies these adverse events and safety signals
regarding our products. Regulatory agencies periodically perform inspections of our pharmacovigilance processes, including
our adverse event reporting. In the United States, for our products with approved Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies
(REMS, see Part I, Item 1. Business—Government Regulation—Postapproval Phase), we are required to submit periodic
assessment reports to the FDA to demonstrate that the goals of the REMS are being met. REMS and other risk management
programs are designed to help ensure that a drug’s benefits outweigh the risks and vary in the elements they contain. If the FDA
is not satisfied with the results of the periodic assessment reports we submit for any of our REMS, the FDA may also modify
our REMS or take other regulatory actions, such as implementing revised or restrictive labeling. The drug delivery devices
approved for use in combination with our products are also subject to regulatory oversight and review for safety and
malfunctions. See Some of our products are used with drug delivery or companion diagnostic devices that have their own
regulatory, manufacturing and other risks. If regulatory agencies determine that we or other parties (including our clinical trial
investigators, those operating our patient support programs or licensees of our products) have not complied with the applicable
reporting, other pharmacovigilance or other safety or quality assessment requirements, we may become subject to additional
inspections, warning letters or other enforcement actions, including fines, marketing authorization withdrawal and other
penalties. Our product candidates and marketed products can also be affected by safety problems or signals occurring with
respect to products that are similar to ours or that implicate an entire class of products. Further, as a result of clinical trials,
including sub-analyses or meta-analyses of earlier clinical trials (a meta-analysis involves the use of various statistical methods
to combine results from previous separate but related studies) performed by us or others, concerns may arise about the
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sufficiency of the data or studies underlying a product’s approved label. Such actual or perceived safety problems or concerns
can lead to:
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future result, in our decision not to commercialize a product candidate;
requirement of risk management or minimization activities or other regulatory agency compliance actions related to the
promotion and sale of our products;
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required changes to the processes used in the manufacture of our products, which could increase our manufacturing costs
and affect the availability of contract manufacturers we may utilize to assist in such manufacturing;
revocation of approval for our products from the market completely, or within particular therapeutic areas or patient types;
increased timelines or delays in being approved by the FDA or other regulatory bodies; and/or
treatments or product candidates not being approved by regulatory bodies.
For example, after an imbalance in positively adjudicated CV serious adverse events was observed in one of the phase 3
clinical trials for EVENITY but not in another, larger phase 3 study, in April 2019 the FDA approved EVENITY for the
treatment of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women at high risk for fracture, along with a post-marketing requirement. The
requirement includes a five-year observational feasibility study that could be followed by a comparative safety study or trial.
In addition to our innovative products, we are working to develop and commercialize biosimilar versions of a number of
products currently manufactured, marketed and sold by other pharmaceutical companies. In some markets outside the United
States and EU, there is not yet a legislative or regulatory pathway for the approval of biosimilars. In the United States, the
BPCIA provided for such a pathway. Discussions within the FDA and other regulatory authorities, and between regulatory
authorities and sponsors, continue as to the evidence needed to demonstrate biosimilarity or interchangeability for specific
products. See We currently face competition from biosimilars and generics and expect to face increasing competition from
biosimilars and generics in the future. Delays or uncertainties in the development or implementation of such pathways, or
changes in existing regulatory pathways, including degradation of regulatory standards, could result in delays or difficulties in
getting our biosimilar products approved by regulatory authorities, subject us to unanticipated development costs or otherwise
reduce the value of the investments we have made in the biosimilars area. Further, we cannot predict the extent to which any
potential legislative or policy initiatives would affect the biosimilar pathway or have a material adverse effect on our
development of biosimilars, on our marketed biosimilars or on our pursuit of interchangeability designations for any biosimilar.
In addition, if we are unable to bring our biosimilar products to market on a timely basis and secure “first-to-market” or other
advantageous positions, our future biosimilar sales, business and results of operations could be materially and adversely
affected.
Some of our products are used with drug delivery or companion diagnostic devices that have their own regulatory,
manufacturing and other risks.
Many of our products and product candidates may be used in combination with a drug delivery device, such as an injector
or other delivery system. For example, Neulasta is available as part of the Neulasta Onpro kit, our AutoTouch reusable
autoinjector is used with ENBREL Mini single-dose prefilled cartridges, and Repatha can be administered with the Repatha
SureClick autoinjector or Pushtronex automated mini doser. In addition, some of our products or product candidates, including
many of our oncology product candidates and products, including LUMAKRAS/LUMYKRAS and bemarituzumab, may also
require the use of a companion or other diagnostic device such as a device that determines whether the patient is eligible to use
our drug or that helps ensure its safe and effective use. In some regions, including the United States, regulatory authorities may
require contemporaneous approval of the companion diagnostic device and the therapeutic product; in others the regulatory
authorities may require a separate study of the companion diagnostic device. Our product candidates or expanded indications of
our products used with such devices may not be approved or may be substantially delayed in receiving regulatory approval if
development or approval of such devices is delayed, such devices do not also gain or maintain regulatory approval or clearance,
or if such devices do not remain commercially available. When approval of the product and device is sought under a single
marketing drug application, the increased complexity of the review process may delay receipt of regulatory approval. In
addition, some of these devices may be provided by single-source unaffiliated third-party companies. We are dependent on the
sustained cooperation and effort of those third-party companies to supply and/or market the devices and, in some cases, to
conduct the studies required for approval or clearance by the applicable regulatory agencies. We are also dependent on those
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third-party companies continuing to meet applicable regulatory or other requirements. Failure to successfully develop, modify,
or supply the devices, delays in or failures of the Amgen or third-party studies, or failure of us or the third-party companies to
obtain or maintain regulatory approval or clearance of the devices could result in increased development costs; delays in, or
failure to obtain or maintain, regulatory approval; and/or associated delays in a product candidate reaching the market or in the
addition of new indications for existing products. We are also required to collect and assess user complaints, adverse events and
malfunctions regarding our devices, and actual or perceived safety problems or concerns with a device used with our product
can lead to regulatory actions and adverse effects on our products. See Our current products and products in development
cannot be sold without regulatory approval. Additionally, regulatory agencies conduct routine monitoring and inspections to
identify and evaluate potential issues with our devices. For example, in 2017, the FDA reported on its adverse event reporting
system that it was evaluating our Neulasta Onpro kit. Subsequently, we implemented device and labeling enhancements to
address product complaints received on this device. We continuously monitor complaints and adverse events and implement
additional enhancements as needed. Loss of regulatory approval or clearance of a device that is used with our product may also
result in the removal of our product from the market. Further, failure to successfully develop, supply, or gain or maintain
approval for these devices could adversely affect sales of the related approved products.
Some of our pharmaceutical pipeline and our commercial product sales rely on collaborations with third parties, which
may adversely affect the development and sales of our products.
We depend on alliances with other companies, including pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, vendors and
service providers, for the development of a portion of the products in our pharmaceutical pipeline and for the commercialization
and sales of certain of our commercial products. For example, we have collaborations with third parties under which we share
development rights, obligations and costs and/or commercial rights and obligations. See Item 1. Business—Business
Relationships.
Failures by these parties to meet their contractual, regulatory, or other obligations to us or any disruption in the
relationships between us and these third parties, could have a material adverse effect on our pharmaceutical pipeline and
business. In addition, our collaborative relationships for R&D and/or commercialization and sales often extend for many years
and have given, and may in the future give, rise to disputes regarding the relative rights, obligations and revenues of us and our
collaboration partners, including the ownership or prosecution of intellectual property and associated rights and obligations.
This could result in the loss of intellectual property rights or protection, delay the development and sale of potential
pharmaceutical products, affect the sale and delivery of our commercialized products and lead to lengthy and expensive
litigation, administrative proceedings or arbitration.
RISKS RELATED TO OPERATIONS
We perform a substantial majority of our commercial manufacturing activities at our facility in the U.S. territory of
Puerto Rico and a substantial majority of our clinical manufacturing activities at our facility in Thousand Oaks, California;
significant disruptions or production failures at these facilities could significantly impair our ability to supply our products or
continue our clinical trials.
The global supply of our products and product candidates for commercial sales and for use in our clinical trials is
significantly dependent on the uninterrupted and efficient operation of our manufacturing facilities, in particular those in the
U.S. territory of Puerto Rico and Thousand Oaks, California. See Manufacturing difficulties, disruptions or delays could limit
supply of our products and limit our product sales.
We currently perform a substantial majority of our clinical manufacturing that supports our product candidates at our
facility in Thousand Oaks, California. A substantial disruption in our ability to operate our Thousand Oaks manufacturing
facility could materially and adversely affect our ability to supply our product candidates for use in our clinical trials, leading to
delays in development of our product candidates.
In addition, we currently perform a substantial majority of our commercial manufacturing activities at our facility in the
U.S. territory of Puerto Rico. In recent years, Puerto Rico has been affected by a number of natural disasters, including
Hurricanes Maria (2017) and Fiona (2022), as well as earthquakes (2020). These natural disasters have affected, and may
continue to affect, public and private properties and Puerto Rico’s electric grid and communications networks. While the
critical manufacturing areas of our commercial manufacturing facility were not significantly affected by these natural disasters,
the restoration of electrical service on the island after Hurricane Maria was a slow process, and our facility relied on backup
diesel powered generators for some time. We also operated on backup generators for a few weeks after the early 2020
earthquakes in Puerto Rico. In 2021, the baseload power generation units of the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority
malfunctioned due to the lack of adequate maintenance for over a decade, leading to selective outages across the island. In
September 2022, Hurricane Fiona caused further damage to the island’s utility infrastructure which again resulted in
widespread power outages and water supply issues. Although these events did not directly have a material effect on our
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business, they have resulted in disruptions to our third-party suppliers on the island. Further instability of the electric grid could
require us to increase our use of our generators or to use them exclusively. In addition, future storms, earthquakes or other
natural or man-made disasters or events (including political unrest or labor shortages) could have a more significant effect on
our manufacturing operations. The COVID-19 pandemic also resulted in disruptions to activities on the island. In March 2020,
the Governor of Puerto Rico issued Executive Orders requiring the lockdown of businesses and government facilities, imposing
restrictions on business operations and a curfew on residents in response to COVID-19. Additionally, during the summer of
2021, a labor dispute arose between the maritime terminal operation company and its employees, represented by the
International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA), which resulted in a strike that delayed cargo movement from the San Juan
Port Zone for several days. Hurricanes Maria and Fiona, the 2020 earthquakes, the COVID-19 pandemic and the ILA strike
have placed greater stress on the island’s already challenged economy. Beginning in 2016, the government of Puerto Rico
defaulted on its roughly $72 billion of debt. In response, the U.S. Congress passed the Puerto Rico Oversight, Management, and
Economic Stability Act, which established a financial oversight board for Puerto Rico. After years of negotiations with
bondholders and other creditors, this financial oversight board reached an agreement with the same, which was confirmed by
the U.S. District Court for the District of Puerto Rico effective March 2022. Although our ability to manufacture and supply our
products has not, to date, been significantly affected by natural disasters, unreliable electric utility services, strikes, pandemic
lockdowns or the island’s economic challenges, these, or a combination of these challenges, or other issues that create a
substantial disruption to our ability to operate our Puerto Rico manufacturing facility or get supplies and manufactured products
transported to and from that location, could make it more expensive or difficult for us to operate in Puerto Rico, and could
materially and adversely affect our ability to supply our products and affect our product sales. See Manufacturing difficulties,
disruptions or delays could limit supply of our products and limit our product sales.
We rely on third-party suppliers for certain of our raw materials, medical devices and components.
We rely on unaffiliated third-party suppliers for certain raw materials, medical devices and components necessary for the
manufacturing of our commercial and clinical products. Certain of those raw materials, medical devices and components are
proprietary products of those unaffiliated third-party suppliers and are specifically cited in our drug applications with regulatory
agencies so that they must be obtained from that specific sole source or sources and could not be obtained from another supplier
unless and until the regulatory agency approved such supplier. For example, we rely on a single source for the SureClick
autoinjectors used in the drug delivery of Repatha, ENBREL, Aimovig, AMJEVITA/AMGEVITA and Aranesp, and we also
rely on a single source for the Pushtronex automated mini doser used in the drug delivery of Repatha. Also, certain of the raw
materials required in the commercial and clinical manufacturing of our products are sourced from other countries and/or
derived from biological sources, including mammalian tissues, bovine serum and human serum albumin.
Among the reasons we may be unable to obtain these raw materials, medical devices and components include:
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adverse financial or other strategic developments at or affecting the supplier, including bankruptcy;
unexpected demand for or shortage of raw materials, medical devices or components;
failure to comply with our quality standards which results in quality and product failures, complaints, product
contamination and/or recall;
a material shortage, contamination, recall and/or restrictions on the use of certain biologically derived substances or other
raw materials;
discovery of previously unknown or undetected imperfections in raw materials, medical devices or components;
cyberattacks on supplier systems;
natural or other disasters, including hurricanes, earthquakes, volcanoes or fires;
labor disputes (such as strikes) or shortages, including from the effects of health emergencies (such as novel viruses or
pandemics) or natural disasters; and
geopolitical conflicts (such as the ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East).
For example, in prior years we have experienced shortages in certain components necessary for the formulation, fill and
finish of certain of our products in our Puerto Rico facility, and we have also experienced shortages related to single use
systems and packaging which has caused disruptions to our manufacturing plans. Further quality issues that result in
unexpected additional demand for certain components have resulted in shortages and in the future may lead to shortages of
required raw materials or components (such as we have experienced with EPOGEN glass vials). We may experience similar or
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other shortages in the future resulting in delayed shipments, supply constraints, clinical trial delays, contract disputes and/or
stock-outs of our products. These or other similar events could negatively affect our ability to satisfy demand for our products
or conduct clinical trials, which could have a material adverse effect on our product sales, business and results of operations.
Manufacturing difficulties, disruptions or delays could limit supply of our products and limit our product sales.
Manufacturing biologic and small molecule human therapeutic products is difficult, complex and highly regulated. We
manufacture many of our commercial products and product candidates internally. In addition, we use third-party contract
manufacturers to produce, or assist in the production of, a number of our products, and we currently use contract manufacturers
to produce, or assist in the production of, a number of our late-stage product candidates and drug delivery devices. The number
of third-party contract manufacturers that we use has increased with our recent acquisition of Horizon, as Horizon required such
contract manufacturers for all of its products. See Item 1. Business—Manufacturing, Distribution and Raw Materials—
Manufacturing; see also Our efforts to collaborate with or acquire other companies, products, or technology, and to integrate
the operations of companies or to support the products or technology we have acquired, may not be successful, and may result
in unanticipated costs, delays or failures to realize the benefits of the transactions. Our ability to adequately and timely
manufacture and supply our products (and product candidates to support our clinical trials) is dependent on the uninterrupted
and efficient operation of our facilities and those of our third-party contract manufacturers, which may be affected by:
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contamination by microorganisms or viruses, or foreign particles from the manufacturing process;
natural or other disasters, including hurricanes, earthquakes, volcanoes or fires;
labor disputes or shortages, including the effects of health emergencies (such as novel viruses or pandemics) or natural
disasters;
compliance with regulatory requirements;
changes in forecasts of future demand;
timing and actual number of production runs and production success rates and yields;
updates of manufacturing specifications;
contractual disputes with our suppliers and contract manufacturers;
timing and outcome of product quality testing;
power failures and/or other utility failures;
cyberattacks on supplier systems;
breakdown, failure, substandard performance or improper installation or operation of equipment (including our
information technology systems and network-connected control systems or those of our contract manufacturers or third-
party service providers);
delays in the ability of the FDA or foreign regulatory agencies to provide us necessary reviews, inspections and approvals,
including as a result of a subsequent extended U.S. federal or other government shutdowns; and/or
geopolitical conflicts (such as the ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East).
If any of these or other problems affect production in one or more of our facilities or those of our third-party contract
manufacturers, or if we do not accurately forecast demand for our products or the amount of our product candidates required in
clinical trials, we may be unable to start or increase production in our unaffected facilities to meet demand. If the efficient
manufacture and supply of our products or product candidates is interrupted, we may experience delayed shipments, delays in
our clinical trials, supply constraints, stock-outs, adverse event trends, contract disputes and/or recalls of our products. From
time to time, we have initiated recalls of certain lots of our products. For example, in July 2014 we initiated a voluntary recall
of an Aranesp lot distributed in the EU after particles were detected in a quality control sample following distribution of that
lot, and in April 2018 we initiated a precautionary recall of two batches of Vectibix distributed in Switzerland after potential
crimping defects were discovered in the metal seals on some product vials. If we are at any time unable to provide an
uninterrupted supply of our products to patients, we may lose patients and physicians may elect to prescribe competing
therapeutics instead of our products, which could have a material adverse effect on our product sales, business and results of
operations.
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Our manufacturing processes, those of our third-party contract manufacturers and those of certain of our third-party
service providers must undergo regulatory approval processes and are subject to continued review by the FDA and other
regulatory authorities. It can take longer than five years to build, validate and license another manufacturing plant, and it can
take longer than three years to qualify and license a new contract manufacturer or service provider. If we elect or are required to
make changes to our manufacturing processes because of new regulatory requirements, new interpretations of existing
requirements or other reasons, this could increase our manufacturing costs and result in delayed shipments, delays in our
clinical trials, supply constraints, stock-outs, adverse event trends or contract negotiations or disputes. Such manufacturing
challenges may also occur if our existing contract manufacturers are unable or unwilling to timely implement such changes, or
at all.
In addition, regulatory agencies conduct routine monitoring and inspections of our manufacturing facilities and processes
as well as those of our third-party contract manufacturers and service providers. If regulatory authorities determine that we or
our third-party contract manufacturers or certain of our third-party service providers have violated regulations, they may
mandate corrective actions and/or issue warning letters, or even restrict, suspend or revoke our prior approvals, prohibiting us
from manufacturing our products or conducting clinical trials or selling our marketed products until we or the affected third-
party contract manufacturers or third-party service providers comply, or indefinitely. See also Our current products and
products in development cannot be sold without regulatory approval. Such issues may also delay the approval of product
candidates we have submitted for regulatory review, even if such product candidates are not directly related to the products,
devices or processes at issue with regulators. Because our third-party contract manufacturers and certain of our third-party
service providers are subject to the FDA and foreign regulatory authorities, alternative qualified third-party contract
manufacturers and third-party service providers may not be available on a timely basis, or at all. If we or our third-party
contract manufacturers or third-party service providers cease or interrupt production or if our third-party contract manufacturers
and third-party service providers fail to supply materials, products or services to us, we may experience delayed shipments,
delays in our clinical trials, supply constraints, contract disputes, stock-outs and/or recalls of our products. Additionally, we
distribute a substantial volume of our commercial products through our primary distribution centers in Louisville, Kentucky for
the United States and in Breda, Netherlands for Europe and much of the rest of the world. We also conduct most of the labeling
and packaging of our products distributed in Europe and much of the rest of the world in Breda. Our ability to timely supply
products is dependent on the uninterrupted and efficient operations of our distribution and logistics centers, our third-party
logistics providers and our labeling and packaging facility in Breda. Further, we rely on commercial transportation, including
air and sea freight, for the distribution of our products to our customers, which has been negatively affected by the COVID-19
pandemic, labor unrest, natural disasters and geopolitical security threats.
There have also been legislative and administrative proposals seeking to incentivize greater drug manufacturing in the
United States with the stated goal of improving supply reliability in the United States. For example, on August 6, 2020, the
previous Administration issued an Executive Order aimed at boosting domestic production of essential medicines, medical
countermeasures, and critical inputs titled “Executive Order on Ensuring Essential Medicines, Medical Countermeasures, and
Critical Inputs are Made in the United States.” Additionally, one legislative proposal would have prohibited the U.S.
Department of Veterans Affairs from purchasing certain drugs that have active pharmaceutical ingredients manufactured
outside the United States. While we perform a substantial majority of our commercial manufacturing activities in the United
States, including in the U.S. territory of Puerto Rico, and a substantial majority of our clinical manufacturing activities at our
facility in Thousand Oaks, California, the passage of such legislation could result in foreign governments enacting retaliatory
legislation or regulatory actions, which may have an adverse effect on our product sales, business and results of operations.
Our business and operations may be negatively affected by the failure, or perceived failure, of achieving our
environmental, social and governance objectives.
We continue to work towards operating our business in an environmentally responsible and socially inclusive manner.
Stakeholders, including our investors and our employees, have increasingly focused on, and are expected to continue to focus
on, our ESG practices. Policymakers, regulators and investors globally have increased their focus on ESG matters, resulting in
rapidly evolving and diverging expectations and standards. For example, California recently enacted the Climate Corporate
Data Accountability Act that requires, among other things, disclosure of greenhouse gas emissions. In contrast, in other states,
there are a growing number of anti-ESG initiatives that may conflict with certain of our stakeholders’ expectations. For
example, 11 states have enacted laws prohibiting the consideration of ESG factors in connection with state pension asset
investment decisions. If our ESG practices fail to meet our stakeholders’ expectations and standards, or if we fail to comply
with ESG-related regulations across our global business, there could be a material adverse effect on our reputation, business
and, ultimately, our stock price.
Our ESG report is made available on our website and describes our current ESG goals and the progress we have made on
the ESG issues that we believe our external and internal stakeholders consider to be important, based on surveys, interviews and
certain frameworks for corporate responsibility. Achieving our ESG goals requires long-term investments and broad,
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coordinated activity, and we may be required to incur additional costs or allocate additional resources towards monitoring,
reporting and implementing our ESG programs. Further, we may fail to accurately assess our stakeholders’ ESG priorities and
concerns, as such priorities and concerns have been rapidly changing. While we have achieved most of our goals set in prior
years, whether we can achieve our current and future ESG goals continues to be uncertain and remains subject to numerous
risks, including evolving regulatory requirements and social expectations affecting ESG practices, our ability to recruit, develop
and retain a diverse workforce, the availability of suppliers and collaboration partners that can meet our environmental goals,
the effects of the organic growth of our business and potential acquisitions of other businesses on our ESG performance, and
the availability and cost of technologies or resources, such as carbon credits, that support our goals. Any failure or perceived
failure to meet our ESG program priorities could result in a material adverse effect on our reputation, business and stock price.
The effects of global climate change and related natural disasters could negatively affect our business and operations.
Many of our operations and facilities, including those essential to our manufacturing, R&D and distribution activities, are
in locations that are subject to natural disasters, including droughts, fires, extreme temperatures, hurricanes, tropical storms and/
or floods. For example, in 2017 Hurricane Maria caused catastrophic damage, compounded in 2022 by Hurricane Fiona, to the
U.S. territory of Puerto Rico, where we perform a substantial majority of our commercial manufacturing activities. Although
our site was well-protected and suffered minimal damage, there can be no assurances that we would have similar results in the
face of future natural disasters. The severity and frequency of weather-related natural disasters has been amplified, and is
expected to continue to be amplified by, global climate change. Such natural disasters have caused, and in the future may cause,
damage to and/or disrupt our operations, which may result in a material adverse effect on our product sales, business and results
of operations. Our suppliers, vendors and business partners also face similar risks, and any disruption to their operations could
have an adverse effect on our supply and manufacturing chain. Further, many of our key facilities are located on islands,
including Puerto Rico, Singapore and Ireland, which rely on essential port facilities that may be vulnerable to climate change-
related or other natural disasters. Although we have detailed business continuity plans in place and periodic assessments of our
natural disaster risk, any natural disaster may also result in prolonged interruption to our critical operational and business
activities, and we may be required to incur significant costs to remedy the effects of such natural disasters and fully resume
operations, which may result in a material adverse effect on our product sales, business and results of operations. See We
perform a substantial majority of our commercial manufacturing activities at our facility in the U.S. territory of Puerto Rico
and a substantial majority of our clinical manufacturing activities at our facility in Thousand Oaks, California; significant
disruptions or production failures at these facilities could significantly impair our ability to supply our products or continue
our clinical trials and Manufacturing difficulties, disruptions or delays could limit supply of our products and limit our product
sales.
GENERAL RISK FACTORS
Global economic conditions may negatively affect us and may magnify certain risks that affect our business.
Our operations and performance have been, and may continue to be, affected by global economic conditions. The
economic downturn resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic precipitated a global recession, which was followed by high rates
of inflation and actions taken by financial regulators to raise interest rates. Instability in the financial system, tighter lending
standards and higher interest rates have added stress that may create additional vulnerabilities in the global economy, the effects
of which may be of an extended duration. Additionally, with higher interest rates, deficits, and other fiscal pressures,
governments may be unable to sustain their previously high levels of fiscal spending. Further, in the United States, although
Congress has approved stopgap measures to fund the government through early March, the federal government continues to be
at risk of a shutdown if legislation providing funding for the fiscal year is not passed as a result of political divisions in
Congress and an impasse on budgetary and spending matters. Consequently, these and other financial pressures have caused,
and may continue to cause, government or other third-party payers to more aggressively seek cost containment measures in
healthcare and other settings. See Our sales depend on coverage and reimbursement from government and commercial third-
party payers, and pricing and reimbursement pressures have affected, and are likely to continue to affect, our profitability. As a
result of global economic conditions, some third-party payers may delay or be unable to satisfy their reimbursement
obligations. Job losses or other economic hardships (including inflation) may also affect patients’ ability to afford healthcare as
a result of increased co-pay or deductible obligations, greater cost sensitivity to existing co-pay or deductible obligations, lost
healthcare insurance coverage or for other reasons. We believe such conditions have led and could continue to lead to reduced
demand for our products, which could have a material adverse effect on our product sales, business and results of operations.
The current inflationary environment related to increased aggregate demand, supply chain constraints and the effects from the
armed conflict in Ukraine (including the effects of the sanctions that were implemented in response to the conflict and the
resulting impacts on the commodity market and supply chains) and the Middle East have also increased our operating expenses
and may continue to affect our operating expenses. Our operational costs, including the cost of energy, materials, labor,
distribution and our other operational and facilities costs are subject to market conditions and are being adversely affected by
inflationary pressures. Economic conditions may also adversely affect the ability of our distributors, customers and suppliers to
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obtain the liquidity required to buy inventory or raw materials and to perform their obligations under agreements with us, which
could disrupt our operations. Although we monitor our distributors’, customers’ and suppliers’ financial condition and their
liquidity to mitigate our business risks, some of our distributors, customers and suppliers may become insolvent, which could
have a material adverse effect on our product sales, business and results of operations. A significant worsening of global
economic conditions could precipitate or materially amplify the other risks described herein.
We maintain a significant portfolio of investments disclosed as cash equivalents and marketable securities on our
consolidated balance sheets. In recent years, the global COVID-19 pandemic and interest rate increases have led to disruption
and volatility in the global capital markets. We have certain assets, including equity investments, that are exposed to market
fluctuations that could, in a sustained or recurrent series of market disruptions, result in impairments. The value of our
investments may also be adversely affected by interest rate fluctuations, inflation, downgrades in credit ratings, illiquidity in the
capital markets, geopolitical events and other factors that may result in other-than-temporary declines in the value of our
investments. Any of those events could cause us to record impairment charges with respect to our investment portfolio or to
realize losses on sales of investments. We also maintain a majority of our cash and cash equivalents in accounts with major
multi-national financial institutions, and our deposits at these institutions exceed insured limits. Market conditions can
adversely affect the viability of these institutions. In the event of failure of any of the financial institutions where we maintain
our cash and cash equivalents, there can be no assurance that we would be able to access uninsured funds in a timely manner or
at all. Inability to access, or a delay in accessing these funds, could adversely affect our business and financial position.
Our stock price is volatile.
Our stock price, like that of our peers in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries, is volatile. Our revenues and
operating results may fluctuate from period to period for a number of reasons. Events such as a delay in product development,
changes to our expectations or strategy or even a relatively small revenue shortfall may cause financial results for a period to be
below our expectations or projections. As a result, our revenues and operating results and, in turn, our stock price may be
subject to significant fluctuations. Announcements or discussions, including via social media channels, of possible restrictive
actions by government or private payers that would negatively affect our business or industry if ultimately enacted or adopted
may also cause our stock price to fluctuate, whether or not such restrictive actions ever actually occur. Similarly, actual or
perceived safety issues with our products or similar products or unexpected clinical trial results can have an immediate and
rapid effect on our stock price, whether or not our operating results are materially affected.
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Item 1B.
UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS
None.
Item 1C.
CYBERSECURITY
Risk Management and Strategy
Amgen has a multi-layered and iterative approach towards assessing, identifying, managing and mitigating risks from
cybersecurity threats. The Company’s Digital, Technology & Innovation (DTI) function is designed to support our productivity,
innovation and outreach globally through the quality delivery of information systems, solutions and services for our business
and operations. The DTI function has a Cybersecurity & Digital Trust (CDT) team that assesses and reduces cybersecurity
exposure, including by providing employees with training and resources to identify potential cybersecurity threats and
implementing information technology security practices. The CDT team also monitors for cybersecurity threat activity and
seeks to mitigate the impact from cybersecurity incidents by deploying information security engineers, system architects,
analysts and cybersecurity specialists to provide monitoring, reporting and management of cybersecurity incidents.
To evaluate the progress of its activities, our DTI function uses various industry and regulatory frameworks as guides to
assess the state of the Company’s cybersecurity program maturity and controls, including our organizational, people, physical
and technological controls. The CDT team also conducts reviews and evaluations of our cybersecurity resilience program with
Amgen’s Cybersecurity & Digital Trust Governance Council (which includes leaders from information security, compliance,
regulatory affairs, manufacturing, audit, law and business development functions).
Our cybersecurity risk management program is considered by and integrated into our Company-wide Enterprise Risk
Management program, and shares common methodologies, reporting channels and governance processes that apply across the
Enterprise Risk Management program to that of other enterprise level risks (such as product development, safety and
surveillance, financial and intellectual property risks). Regular evaluations are conducted of the greatest risks to our business
and their underlying risk drivers as well as the associated mitigation activities, maturity and controls. This program is overseen
by our Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer and guided by the Enterprise Risk Council, a cross-functional
group of the Company’s business leaders representing key business functions that is chaired by our Chief Audit Executive. The
results of the enterprise risk evaluations and the status and operation of the Enterprise Risk Management program are presented
to our Board of Directors, which oversees the Company’s enterprise-level risks.
Further, our corporate audit function is responsible for assessing risk and testing whether, and the extent to which, our
information security policies and practices are being implemented effectively within our business and by third party providers.
Findings from such reports and related corrective action plans are shared with our CDT team, Company leadership, and the
Audit Committee and Corporate Responsibility and Compliance Committee (CRCC) of our Board of Directors.
In addition to leveraging the Company’s own information technology resources, our Incident Response and Cyber Threat
Intelligence teams engage, as needed, third-party cybersecurity risk assessors and consultants to assist in recognizing threats,
identifying security vulnerabilities, and evaluating the impact of cybersecurity attacks and incidents when they occur. On a
biennial basis, our DTI organization also engages external third-party experts to assess the Company’s cybersecurity control
maturity across the organization and develops plans to address such experts’ recommendations.
Our CDT function has processes to oversee and identify the risks of cybersecurity threats associated with third-party
service providers and monitors and works to mitigate the impact of cybersecurity incidents encountered by our third-party
service providers. Upon becoming aware of cybersecurity incidents encountered by our third-party service providers, the CDT
function’s Incident Response and Cyber Threat Intelligence teams are deployed to evaluate and mitigate the impact of such
incidents on our business.
Despite our layered controls and cybersecurity efforts, the Company and its third-party vendors have experienced
cyberattacks and information security vulnerabilities, and while such incidents have not had a material adverse effect on the
Company, there can be no assurance that future cybersecurity attacks or incidents would not result in a material adverse effect
on our business strategy, results of operations or financial condition. For examples of such matters and a discussion of the risks
that we face, see Item 1A. Risk Factors—A breakdown of our information technology systems, cyberattack or information
security breach could significantly compromise the confidentiality, integrity and availability of our information technology
systems, network-connected control systems and/or our data, interrupt the operation of our business and/or affect our
reputation. However, we have not identified risk from known cybersecurity threats, including as a result of any prior
cybersecurity incidents, that have materially affected or are reasonably likely to materially affect us, including our operations,
business strategy, results of operations or financial condition.
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Governance
Our Board of Directors oversees an enterprise-wide approach to risk management, including risks related to information
systems and cybersecurity, and each Board committee has primary risk oversight responsibilities aligned with its areas of focus.
At each regular meeting of the Board, the Board receives and considers reports from each of its committees, and such reports
provide additional detail on significant risk management issues as appropriate, including cybersecurity. The CRCC is the
committee that has primary oversight responsibility for the Company’s information systems and management of cybersecurity
and receives reports from our Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer (CIO) and Chief Information Security
Officer (CISO) that includes reviews of our information systems strategy, technology investments, cybersecurity risks and
incidents, and third-party risk management, as well as an annual evaluation of the Company’s cybersecurity status. The Board’s
Audit Committee has oversight responsibility of our internal controls, assurances and financial risks. The Audit Committee is
provided with copies of materials presented to our CRCC by our CIO and CISO and receives reports from our CIO regarding
topics including integration or implementation of new financial systems and key controls and governance designed to address
cybersecurity risks associated with the use of such new financial systems.
Our management team, including our CIO and CISO, supervises efforts to prevent, detect, mitigate, and remediate
cybersecurity risks and incidents through various means, which may include briefings from internal information security
personnel; threat intelligence and other information obtained from governmental, public or private sources, including external
consultants engaged by us; and alerts and reports produced by security tools deployed in the information systems environment.
Our CISO, who heads our CDT team and is accountable for the Company’s cybersecurity risk management program,
joined the Company’s information systems organization in 2016, is a Certified Information Systems Security Professional and
is certified in risk and information systems control. Previously, our CISO served in both leadership and operational positions as
a cybersecurity professional in the U.S. government and was a cybersecurity consultant, providing a wide range of
cybersecurity services to various U.S. government agencies and departments. Our DTI organization is led by, and our CISO is
overseen by, our CIO, who has held roles of increasing responsibility within our information systems organization since 2001
and has developed his knowledge and skills in the cybersecurity area over the course of his career in information systems. Our
inaugural Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer (CTO), effective as of the end of 2023, oversees our CIO.
Prior to the establishment of the CTO role, our CIO was overseen by our Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.
As leaders of the DTI organization and CDT function, respectively, the Company’s CIO and CISO are informed about
and monitor significant cybersecurity threats and incidents through the Company’s internal cybersecurity reporting structure.
Our CDT team is responsible for monitoring and detecting cybersecurity threats and incidents. Our CDT team, overseen by our
CISO, is also responsible for the mitigation and remediation of cybersecurity incidents. When members of the CDT team detect
a cybersecurity threat or incident or are made aware of a cybersecurity incident encountered by a third-party service provider,
the discovery is communicated to the Incident Response team, which includes our CISO and other senior members of the CDT
function. The Incident Response team evaluates the severity of the cybersecurity threat or incident and shares its findings with
our CISO.
Our CISO and/or his senior team leaders, in addition to our CIO and CTO, also provide regular reports to executives
leading our finance, compliance, law and human resources functions on potentially significant cybersecurity incidents and the
progress made towards mitigation and remediation of those incidents. These leaders oversee reporting to our CRCC and Audit
Committee, and reporting of such cybersecurity incidents are included in the course of regular meetings of such committees.
Additionally, in appropriate circumstances, reporting of potentially significant cybersecurity incidents are made directly to the
leaders of our CRCC and Audit Committee or directly to the Board of Directors outside of their regular meeting schedule.
Further, in support of our internal controls, our CISO also reviews cybersecurity matters and trends with our accounting and
law functions on a quarterly basis.
Information Systems Acquired from Horizon Therapeutics plc
On October 6, 2023, we completed our acquisition of Horizon. Horizon’s legacy information systems are currently
maintained separately from Amgen’s preexisting information system infrastructure. After we are able to fully evaluate
Horizon’s legacy information systems, protocols and practices, we plan to operationally integrate the legacy Horizon systems
into our own, and these integrated systems will then be subject to Amgen’s cybersecurity risk management structure and
strategy. While we integrate these systems, our CISO and CDT function are engaging in cybersecurity risk management
activities, and any cybersecurity incidents detected on the legacy Horizon information systems are assessed, mitigated and
remediated by our CDT function’s Incident Response and Cyber Threat Intelligence teams and reported in accordance with the
governance processes detailed above. See Item 1A. Risk Factors—Our efforts to collaborate with or acquire other companies,
products, or technology, and to integrate the operations of companies or to support the products or technology we have
acquired, may not be successful, and may result in unanticipated costs, delays or failures to realize the benefits of the
transactions and Item 1A. Risk Factors—A breakdown of our information technology systems, cyberattack or information
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security breach could significantly compromise the confidentiality, integrity and availability of our information technology
systems, network-connected control systems and/or our data, interrupt the operation of our business and/or affect our
reputation.
Item 2.
PROPERTIES
As of December 31, 2023, we owned or leased approximately 160 properties, including properties acquired from Horizon
in Deerfield, Illinois and Ireland. The locations and primary functions of significant properties are summarized in the following
tables:
U.S. Location:
Manufacturing
Administrative
R&D
Sales & marketing
Warehouse
P
P
P
Thousand Oaks, CA*
San Francisco, CA
Deerfield, IL
Louisville, KY
Cambridge, MA
Juncos, Puerto Rico
West Greenwich, RI
Tampa, FL
Other U.S. cities
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* Corporate headquarters
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
Distribution
center
P
P
P
ROW Location:
Manufacturing
Administrative
R&D
Sales & marketing
Warehouse
Distribution
center
Brazil
Canada
China
Denmark
France
Germany
Iceland
Ireland
Japan
Netherlands
Singapore
Switzerland
United Kingdom
Other countries
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
Excluded from the information above are (i) undeveloped land and leased properties that have been abandoned and (ii)
certain buildings we still own but that are no longer used in our business. Additionally, in January 2024 our U.S. manufacturing
facility in New Albany, Ohio received licensure from the FDA for commercial production, and our facility in Holly Springs,
North Carolina is currently under construction. There are no material encumbrances on our owned properties.
We believe our facilities are suitable for their intended uses and, in conjunction with our third-party contract
manufacturing agreements, provide adequate capacity and are sufficient to meet our expected needs. See Item 1A. Risk
Factors for a discussion of the factors that could adversely impact our manufacturing operations and the global supply of our
products.
See Item 1. Business—Manufacturing, Distribution and Raw Materials.
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Item 3.
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
Certain of the legal proceedings in which we are involved are discussed in Part IV—Note 20, Contingencies and
commitments, to the Consolidated Financial Statements and are hereby incorporated by reference.
Item 4.
MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES
Not applicable.
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PART II
Item 5.
MARKET FOR REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND
ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES
Common stock
Our common stock trades on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol AMGN. As of February 9, 2024, there
were approximately 4,614 holders of record of our common stock.
Performance graph
The following graph shows the value of an investment of $100 on December 31, 2018, in each of Amgen common stock,
the Amex Biotech Index, the Amex Pharmaceutical Index and Standard & Poor’s 500 Index. All values assume reinvestment of
the pretax value of dividends and are calculated as of December 31 of each year. The historical stock price performance of the
Company’s common stock shown in the performance graph is not necessarily indicative of future stock price performance.
Amgen (AMGN)
Amex Biotech (BTK)
Amex Pharmaceutical (DRG)
Standard & Poor’s 500 (SPX)
12/31/2018
12/31/2019
12/31/2020
12/31/2021
12/31/2022
12/31/2023
$100.00
$100.00
$100.00
$100.00
$127.62
$120.43
$118.39
$131.48
$125.07
$136.78
$128.73
$155.65
$126.16
$131.96
$158.82
$200.29
$152.01
$126.68
$171.14
$163.90
$172.55
$130.31
$184.35
$207.07
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Comparison of Five-Year Cumulative Total Return of a $100 Investment on December 31, 2018Amgen (AMGN)Amex Biotech (BTK)Amex Pharmaceutical (DRG)S&P 500 (SPX)201820192020202120222023$80$100$120$140$160$180$200$220$240 The material in the above performance graph is not soliciting material, is not deemed filed with the SEC and is not
incorporated by reference in any filing of the Company under the Securities Act or the Exchange Act, whether made on, before
or after the date of this filing and irrespective of any general incorporation language in such filing.
Stock repurchase program
During the year ended December 31, 2023, we had one outstanding stock repurchase program, under which we had no
repurchase activity.
October 1 - October 31
November 1 - November 30
December 1 - December 31
January 1 - December 31
Dividends
Total
number of
shares
purchased
Average
price paid
per share
Total number
of shares purchased
as part of publicly
announced program
Maximum dollar
value that may
yet be purchased
under the program
—
—
—
—
—
— $ 6,979,263,848
— $ 6,979,263,848
— $ 6,979,263,848
—
—
For the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, we paid quarterly dividends. We expect to continue to pay quarterly
dividends, although the amount and timing of any future dividends are subject to approval by our Board of Directors.
Additional information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to Part IV—Note 17, Stockholders’ equity, to
the Consolidated Financial Statements.
Securities Authorized for Issuance Under Existing Equity Compensation Plans
Information about securities authorized for issuance under existing equity compensation plans is incorporated by
reference from Part III, Item 12—Securities Authorized for Issuance Under Existing Equity Compensation Plans.
Item 6.
RESERVED
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Item 7.
MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF
OPERATIONS
The following MD&A is intended to assist the reader in understanding Amgen’s business. MD&A is provided as a
supplement to, and should be read in conjunction with, our consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Our
results of operations discussed in MD&A are presented in conformity with GAAP. Amgen operates in one business segment:
human therapeutics. Therefore, our results of operations are discussed on a consolidated basis.
Forward-looking statements
This report and other documents we file with the SEC contain forward-looking statements that are based on current
expectations, estimates, forecasts and projections about us, our future performance, our business, our beliefs and our
management’s assumptions. In addition, we, or others on our behalf, may make forward-looking statements in press releases,
written statements or our communications and discussions with investors and analysts in the normal course of business through
meetings, webcasts, phone calls and conference calls. Such words as “expect,” “anticipate,” “outlook,” “could,” “target,”
“project,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “seek,” “estimate,” “should,” “may,” “assume” and “continue” as well as variations of
such words and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These statements are not
guarantees of future performance and they involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict. We
describe our respective risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could affect the outcome or results of operations in Part I, Item
1A. Risk Factors. We have based our forward-looking statements on our management’s beliefs and assumptions based on
information available to our management at the time the statements are made. We caution you that actual outcomes and results
may differ materially from what is expressed, implied or forecasted by our forward-looking statements. Reference is made in
particular to forward-looking statements regarding product sales, regulatory activities, clinical trial results, reimbursement,
expenses, EPS, liquidity and capital resources, trends, planned dividends, stock repurchases, collaborations and effects of
pandemics. Except as required under the federal securities laws and the rules and regulations of the SEC, we do not have any
intention or obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements after the distribution of this report, whether as a result
of new information, future events, changes in assumptions or otherwise.
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Overview
Amgen Inc. (including its subsidiaries, referred to as “Amgen,” “the Company,” “we,” “our” or “us”) discovers, develops,
manufactures and delivers innovative medicines to fight some of the world’s toughest diseases. Amgen focuses on areas of high
unmet medical need and leverages its expertise to strive for solutions that dramatically improve people’s lives, while also
reducing the social and economic burden of disease. We helped launch the biotechnology industry more than 40 years ago and
have grown to be one of the world’s leading independent biotechnology companies. Our robust pipeline includes potential first-
in-class medicines at all stages of development.
Our principal products are Prolia, ENBREL, Otezla, XGEVA, Repatha, Nplate, KYPROLIS, Aranesp, EVENITY,
Vectibix, BLINCYTO, TEPEZZA and KRYSTEXXA. We also market a number of other products, including but not limited to
Neulasta, MVASI, AMJEVITA/AMGEVITA, TEZSPIRE, Parsabiv, Aimovig, LUMAKRAS/LUMYKRAS, EPOGEN,
KANJINTI, TAVNEOS, RAVICTI, UPLIZNA and PROCYSBI. For additional information about our products, see Part I,
Item 1. Business—Marketing, Distribution and Selected Marketed Products.
Our strategy includes integrated activities intended to strengthen our competitive position in the industry. In 2023, we
completed our acquisition of Horizon, advanced our innovative pipeline and generated strong volume growth across our
product portfolio and regions. We accomplished these objectives while maintaining a strategic and disciplined approach to
capital allocation.
Our newly established rare disease therapeutic area is designed to maximize the potential of medicines acquired in
connection with our Horizon acquisition, including TEPEZZA for thyroid eye disease, KRYSTEXXA for chronic refractory
gout and UPLIZNA for neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder, as well as TAVNEOS, acquired from the ChemoCentryx
acquisition in 2022, for severe active ANCA-associated vasculitis.
We are advancing our pipeline of innovative medicines, including initiating and completing enrollment of our Phase 2
study of maridebart cafraglutide for the treatment of obesity; announcing results from our Phase 2 study of tarlatamab in
patients with SCLC; and rapidly enrolling patients in Phase 2 and Phase 3 studies for several of our later-stage clinical
programs across our therapeutic areas. For more information on our pipeline, including programs acquired from our Horizon
acquisition, see Part I, Item 1. Business—Research and Development and Selected Product Candidates.
Total product sales increased in 2023, primarily driven by volume growth for certain brands, including Repatha,
TEZSPIRE, EVENITY, Prolia and BLINCYTO, and the contribution of $954 million in product sales from the Horizon
acquisition during the period from the acquisition date of October 6, 2023 through December 31, 2023, partially offset by
declines in net selling prices of certain products, including Neulasta, MVASI and ENBREL.
Cash flows from operating activities totaled $8.5 billion, which supported investment in our business, including our
Horizon acquisition, while returning capital to shareholders through the payment of cash dividends. For 2023, we increased our
quarterly cash dividend by 10% to $2.13 per share of common stock. In December 2023, we declared a cash dividend of $2.25
per share of common stock for the first quarter of 2024, an increase of 6% for this period, to be paid in March 2024.
Amgen’s approach to and investment in human capital resource management is directed at attracting, motivating,
developing and retaining talent to tackle the challenges of running an enterprise focused on the discovery, development and
commercialization of innovative medicines. Our compensation, benefits and development programs are designed to encourage
performance, promote accountability and adherence to Company values, and align with the interests of the Company’s
shareholders. Further, we believe that a diverse and inclusive culture fosters innovation, which supports our ability to serve
patients. In our effort to attract and retain the best talent, we seek out and support talent across the globe, including in
underrepresented populations, consistent with our commitment to equal opportunity. For further information on these and other
efforts, see Part I, Item 1. Business—Human Capital Resources.
We have a long-standing ambition to be environmentally responsible, and we regularly set targets to challenge ourselves
to deliver further improvements. We achieved our targets for the 2013–2020 period while growing revenues, increasing
production capacity and expanding to approximately 100 countries over the same period. To continue on our path to greater
environmental sustainability, in January 2021 we announced a new set of long-term environmental targets to achieve by 2027,
including achieving carbon neutrality, reducing water consumption by 40% and reducing waste disposed by 75%.(2)(3)
Additionally, in 2022 we issued our first green bonds, which were used to finance eligible projects that met specified criteria to
reduce our impact on the environment.
(2) Represents reductions against established baselines, taking into account only verified reduction projects and does not take into account changes associated
with contraction or expansion of the Company.
(3) Carbon neutrality goal refers to Scope 1 and 2.
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Our long-term success depends, to a great extent, on our ability to continue to discover, develop and commercialize
innovative products and acquire or collaborate on therapies currently in development by other companies. We must grow sales
from existing and new products to achieve revenue growth and to offset revenue losses from when products lose their
exclusivity or when competing products are launched. Certain of our products face increasing pressure from competition,
including biosimilars and generics. For additional information, including information on the expirations of patents for various
products, see Part I, Item 1. Business—Marketing, Distribution and Selected Marketed Products—Patents, and Part I, Item 1.
Business—Marketing, Distribution and Selected Marketed Products—Competition. We devote considerable resources to R&D
activities, but successful product development in the biotechnology industry is highly uncertain. We also face increasing
regulatory scrutiny of safety and efficacy both before and after products launch.
Macroeconomic and other challenges
Uncertain macroeconomic conditions, including higher inflation, rising interest rates and instability in the financial
system, as well as rising healthcare costs continue to pose challenges to our business. Further, ongoing geopolitical conflicts
continue to create additional uncertainty in global macroeconomic conditions. Additionally, with public and private healthcare-
provider focus, the industry continues to be subject to cost containment measures and significant pricing pressures, including
net price declines. Moreover, legislation enacted to reduce healthcare expenditures, including provisions of the IRA, have
affected, and are likely to continue to affect, our business. Finally, wholesale and end-user buying patterns can affect our
product sales. These buying patterns can cause fluctuations in quarterly product sales but have generally not been significant to
date when comparing full-year product performance to the prior year. See Part I, Item 1. Business—Marketing, Distribution and
Selected Marketed Products, and Part I, Item 1A. Risk Factors for further discussion of certain factors that could impact our
future product sales.
Our product sales were affected by reduced demand as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the cumulative decrease
in diagnoses over the course of the pandemic suppressed the volume of new patients starting treatment, which continues to
impact the business. Given the unpredictable nature of future virus surges, there could be similar intermittent disruptions in the
future in physician–patient interactions.
With regard to our clinical trial activities, we are continuously monitoring the possible impacts from health-related events,
including changes from new COVID-19 variants; we are working to mitigate effects on future study enrollment in our clinical
trials; and we are evaluating the impact in all relevant countries. We remain focused on supporting our active clinical sites in
their providing care for patients and in our providing investigational drug supply.
Selected Financial Information
The following is an overview of our results of operations (in millions, except percentages and per-share data):
Product sales:
U.S.
ROW
Total product sales
Other revenues
Total revenues
Operating expenses
Operating income
Net income
Diluted EPS
Diluted shares
Year ended
December 31, 2023
Change
Year ended
December 31, 2022
$
$
$
$
$
$
19,272
7,638
26,910
1,280
28,190
20,293
7,897
6,717
12.49
538
9 % $
8 %
9 %
(16) %
7 % $
21 % $
(17) % $
3 % $
3 % $
(1) %
17,743
7,058
24,801
1,522
26,323
16,757
9,566
6,552
12.11
541
In the following discussion of changes in product sales, any reference to volume growth or decline refers to changes in the
purchases of our products by healthcare providers (such as physicians or their clinics), dialysis centers, hospitals and
pharmacies. In addition, any reference to increases or decreases in inventory refers to changes in inventory held by wholesaler
customers and end users (such as pharmacies).
Total product sales increased in 2023, primarily driven by volume growth for certain brands, including Repatha,
TEZSPIRE, EVENITY, Prolia and BLINCYTO, and the contribution of $954 million in product sales from the Horizon
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acquisition during the period from the acquisition date of October 6, 2023 through December 31, 2023, partially offset by
declines in net selling prices of certain products, including Neulasta, MVASI and ENBREL. For 2024, we expect that net
selling prices will continue to decline at a portfolio level driven by increased competition. Further, the first quarter of a year
historically represents the lowest product sales quarter for the year, in part due to plan changes, insurance reverifications and
higher co-pay expenses as U.S. patients work through deductibles, particularly for products acquired through pharmacy benefit
programs.
The impact of changes to foreign currency exchange rates will be partially offset by corresponding changes in our
international operating expenses. While not designed to completely address foreign currency changes, our hedging activities
also seek to offset, in part, such effects on our net income by hedging our net foreign currency exposure, primarily with respect
to product sales denominated in euros.
Uncertain macroeconomic conditions, changes in the healthcare ecosystem and geopolitical conflicts have the potential to
introduce variability into product sales. For example, actions by governments and other entities to curb high inflation,
provisions of the IRA and growth in numbers of Medicaid enrollees and uninsured individuals may have a negative impact on
product sales. Furthermore, our product sales were affected by reduced demand as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the
cumulative decrease in diagnoses over the course of the pandemic suppressed the volume of new patients starting treatment,
which continues to impact the business. Given the unpredictable nature of future virus surges, there could be future intermittent
disruptions in physician–patient interactions. See Risk Factors in Part I, Item 1A. of this Form 10-K.
Other revenues decreased for 2023, primarily due to lower revenue from our COVID-19 manufacturing collaboration.
Operating expenses increased for 2023, due to higher amortization and acquisition-related expenses incurred as a result of
the Horizon acquisition, a net impairment charge resulting from the termination of AMG 340, higher profit share and royalty
expense, changes in our product mix and higher spend in later-stage clinical programs and marketed products support, partially
offset by a loss on the divestiture of Gensenta in 2022. See Part IV—Note 3, Acquisitions and divestitures; Note 13, Goodwill
and other intangible assets; and Note 18, Fair value measurement, to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
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Results of Operations
Product sales
Worldwide product sales were as follows (dollar amounts in millions):
Prolia
ENBREL
Otezla
XGEVA
Repatha
Nplate
KYPROLIS
Aranesp
EVENITY
Vectibix
BLINCYTO
TEPEZZA(1)
KRYSTEXXA(1)
Other products(2)
Total product sales
Total U.S.
Total ROW
Total product sales
NM = not meaningful
____________
Year ended
December 31,
2023
Change
Year ended
December 31,
2022
Change
Year ended
December 31,
2021
$
$
$
$
4,048
3,697
2,188
2,112
1,635
1,477
1,403
1,362
1,160
984
861
448
272
5,263
26,910
19,272
7,638
26,910
12 % $
(10) %
(4) %
5 %
26 %
13 %
13 %
(4) %
47 %
10 %
48 %
NM
NM
1 %
9 % $
9 % $
8 %
3,628
4,117
2,288
2,014
1,296
1,307
1,247
1,421
787
893
583
—
—
5,220
24,801
17,743
7,058
12 % $
(8) %
2 %
— %
16 %
27 %
13 %
(4) %
48 %
2 %
24 %
NM
NM
(9) %
2 % $
3 % $
1 %
3,248
4,465
2,249
2,018
1,117
1,027
1,108
1,480
530
873
472
—
—
5,710
24,297
17,286
7,011
9 % $
24,801
2 % $
24,297
(1) TEPEZZA and KRYSTEXXA were acquired from our Horizon acquisition on October 6, 2023, and include product sales from the acquisition date through
December 31, 2023.
(2) Consists of product sales of our non-principal products, as well as sales prior to the divestiture of our Bergamo and Gensenta subsidiaries in the second
quarter of 2023 and fourth quarter of 2022, respectively.
Future sales of our products will depend in part on the factors discussed in the Overview, Part I, Item 1. Business—
Marketing, Distribution and Selected Marketed Products—Competition, in Part I, Item 1A. Risk Factors, and any additional
factors discussed in the individual product sections below. In addition, for a list of our products’ significant competitors, see
Part I, Item 1. Business—Marketing, Distribution and Selected Marketed Products—Competition.
Prolia
Total Prolia sales by geographic region were as follows (dollar amounts in millions):
Prolia — U.S.
Prolia — ROW
Total Prolia
Year ended
December 31,
2023
$
$
2,733
1,315
4,048
Change
Year ended
December 31,
2022
Change
Year ended
December 31,
2021
11 % $
13 %
12 % $
2,465
1,163
3,628
15 % $
6 %
12 % $
2,150
1,098
3,248
The increase in global Prolia sales for 2023 was primarily driven by volume growth and higher net selling price.
The increase in global Prolia sales for 2022 was driven by volume growth and higher net selling price, partially offset by
unfavorable changes to foreign currency exchange rates.
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For a discussion of ongoing litigation related to Prolia, see Part IV—Note 20, Contingencies and commitments, to the
Consolidated Financial Statements.
ENBREL
Total ENBREL sales by geographic region were as follows (dollar amounts in millions):
ENBREL — U.S.
ENBREL — Canada
Total ENBREL
Year ended
December 31,
2023
$
$
3,650
47
3,697
Change
Year ended
December 31,
2022
Change
Year ended
December 31,
2021
(10) % $
4,044
(36) %
73
(10) % $
4,117
(7) % $
(35) %
(8) % $
4,352
113
4,465
The decrease in ENBREL sales for 2023 was driven by lower net selling price, lower inventory and unfavorable changes
to estimated sales deductions. For 2024, we expect ENBREL to follow the historical pattern of lower sales in the first quarter
relative to subsequent quarters due to the impact of benefit plan changes, insurance reverification and increased co-pay
expenses as U.S. patients work through deductibles. In addition, for 2024, we expect further declines in net selling price.
The decrease in ENBREL sales for 2022 was primarily driven by unfavorable changes to estimated sales deductions,
lower volume and lower net selling price.
Otezla
Total Otezla sales by geographic region were as follows (dollar amounts in millions):
Otezla — U.S.
Otezla — ROW
Total Otezla
Year ended
December 31,
2023
$
$
1,777
411
2,188
Change
Year ended
December 31,
2022
Change
Year ended
December 31,
2021
(6) % $
2 %
(4) % $
1,886
402
2,288
5 % $
(10) %
2 % $
1,804
445
2,249
The decrease in global Otezla sales for 2023 was driven by lower net selling price and inventory, partially offset by
volume growth. For 2024, we expect Otezla to follow the historical pattern of lower sales in the first quarter relative to
subsequent quarters due to the impact of benefit plan changes, insurance reverification and increased co-pay expenses as U.S.
patients work through deductibles.
The increase in global Otezla sales for 2022 was primarily driven by volume growth, partially offset by lower net selling
price. ROW Otezla sales for 2022 were impacted by unfavorable changes to foreign currency exchange rates.
XGEVA
Total XGEVA sales by geographic region were as follows (dollar amounts in millions):
XGEVA — U.S.
XGEVA — ROW
Total XGEVA
Year ended
December 31,
2023
$
$
1,527
585
2,112
Change
Year ended
December 31,
2022
Change
Year ended
December 31,
2021
3 % $
10 %
5 % $
1,480
534
2,014
3 % $
(9) %
— % $
1,434
584
2,018
The increase in global XGEVA sales for 2023 was primarily driven by higher net selling price.
Global XGEVA sales were relatively unchanged for 2022 as higher net selling price was offset by lower volume as a
result of increased competition and unfavorable changes to foreign currency exchange rates.
For a discussion of ongoing litigation related to XGEVA, see Part IV—Note 20, Contingencies and commitments, to the
Consolidated Financial Statements.
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Repatha
Total Repatha sales by geographic region were as follows (dollar amounts in millions):
Repatha — U.S.
Repatha — ROW
Total Repatha
Year ended
December 31,
2023
$
$
793
842
1,635
Change
Year ended
December 31,
2022
Change
Year ended
December 31,
2021
30 % $
22 %
26 % $
608
688
1,296
9 % $
23 %
16 % $
557
560
1,117
The increase in global Repatha sales for 2023 was driven by volume growth, partially offset by lower net selling price.
The increase in global Repatha sales for 2022 was driven by volume growth, partially offset by lower net selling price and
unfavorable changes to foreign currency exchange rates. Volume benefited from contracting changes to support and improve
Medicare Part D and commercial patient access and the inclusion of Repatha on China’s National Reimbursement Drug List as
of January 1, 2022, both of which resulted in decreases to the net selling price in 2022.
For a discussion of ongoing litigation related to Repatha, see Part IV—Note 20, Contingencies and commitments, to the
Consolidated Financial Statements.
Nplate
Total Nplate sales by geographic region were as follows (dollar amounts in millions):
Nplate — U.S.
Nplate — ROW
Total Nplate
Year ended
December 31,
2023
$
$
996
481
1,477
Change
Year ended
December 31,
2022
Change
Year ended
December 31,
2021
17 % $
5 %
848
459
13 % $
1,307
50 % $
— %
27 % $
566
461
1,027
The increase in global Nplate sales for 2023 was primarily driven by volume growth, including U.S. government orders
totaling $286 million.
The increase in global Nplate sales for 2022 was driven by volume growth, including a U.S. government order of
$207 million.
KYPROLIS
Total KYPROLIS sales by geographic region were as follows (dollar amounts in millions):
KYPROLIS — U.S.
KYPROLIS — ROW
Total KYPROLIS
Year ended
December 31,
2023
$
$
921
482
1,403
Change
Year ended
December 31,
2022
Change
Year ended
December 31,
2021
8 % $
21 %
13 % $
850
397
1,247
15 % $
7 %
736
372
13 % $
1,108
The increases in global KYPROLIS sales for 2023 and 2022 were driven by volume growth.
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Aranesp
Total Aranesp sales by geographic region were as follows (dollar amounts in millions):
Aranesp — U.S.
Aranesp — ROW
Total Aranesp
Year ended
December 31,
2023
$
$
452
910
1,362
Change
Year ended
December 31,
2022
Change
Year ended
December 31,
2021
(13) % $
1 %
521
900
(4) % $
1,421
(3) % $
(5) %
(4) % $
537
943
1,480
The decrease in global Aranesp sales for 2023 was driven by unfavorable changes to foreign currency exchange rates and
lower net selling price. U.S. Aranesp sales for 2023 decreased due to lower unit demand as a result of independent and medium-
sized dialysis organizations transitioning from Aranesp to EPOGEN.
The decrease in global Aranesp sales for 2022 was driven by lower net selling price and unfavorable changes to foreign
currency exchange rates, partially offset by favorable changes to estimated sales deductions and volume growth.
We expect Aranesp to continue to face competition from EPOGEN and its biosimilars, which will impact volume and net
selling price in the future.
EVENITY
Total EVENITY sales by geographic region were as follows (dollar amounts in millions):
EVENITY — U.S.
EVENITY — ROW
Total EVENITY
Year ended
December 31,
2023
$
$
809
351
1,160
Change
Year ended
December 31,
2022
Change
Year ended
December 31,
2021
52 % $
38 %
47 % $
533
254
787
61 % $
28 %
48 % $
331
199
530
The increases in global EVENITY sales for 2023 and 2022 were driven by volume growth.
Vectibix
Total Vectibix sales by geographic region were as follows (dollar amounts in millions):
Vectibix — U.S.
Vectibix — ROW
Total Vectibix
Year ended
December 31,
2023
Change
Year ended
December 31,
2022
Change
Year ended
December 31,
2021
$
$
461
523
984
16 % $
5 %
10 % $
396
497
893
14 % $
(6) %
2 % $
347
526
873
The increase in global Vectibix sales for 2023 was driven by volume growth.
The increase in global Vectibix sales for 2022 was driven by higher net selling price and volume growth, partially offset
by unfavorable changes to foreign currency exchange rates.
BLINCYTO
Total BLINCYTO sales by geographic region were as follows (dollar amounts in millions):
BLINCYTO — U.S.
BLINCYTO — ROW
Total BLINCYTO
Year ended
December 31,
2023
Change
Year ended
December 31,
2022
Change
Year ended
December 31,
2021
$
$
566
295
861
68 % $
19 %
48 % $
336
247
583
21 % $
27 %
24 % $
278
194
472
The increase in global BLINCYTO sales for 2023 was driven by volume growth.
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The increase in global BLINCYTO sales for 2022 was driven by volume growth and higher net selling price.
Other products
Other product sales by geographic region were as follows (dollar amounts in millions):
Year ended
December 31,
2023
Change
Year ended
December 31,
2022
Change
Year ended
December 31,
2021
Neulasta — U.S.
Neulasta — ROW
MVASI — U.S.
MVASI — ROW
AMJEVITA — U.S.
AMGEVITA — ROW
TEZSPIRE — U.S.
Parsabiv — U.S.
Parsabiv— ROW
Aimovig — U.S.
Aimovig — ROW
LUMAKRAS — U.S.
LUMYKRAS — ROW
EPOGEN — U.S.
KANJINTI — U.S.
KANJINTI — ROW
TAVNEOS — U.S.(1)
TAVNEOS — ROW(1)
RAVICTI — U.S.(2)
RAVICTI — ROW(2)
UPLIZNA — U.S.(2)
UPLIZNA — ROW(2)
PROCYSBI — U.S.(2)
PROCYSBI — ROW(2)
Other — U.S.(3)
Other — ROW(3)
Total other product sales
Total U.S. — other products
Total ROW — other products
Total other product sales
NM = not meaningful
* Change in excess of 100%
____________
$
710
138
511
289
126
500
567
228
134
303
20
197
83
226
109
50
126
8
86
1
60
5
49
1
576
160
5,263
3,874
1,389
5,263
$
$
$
(26) % $
(17) %
(15) %
(3) %
NM
9 %
*
(10) %
4 %
(24) %
25 %
(11) %
32 %
(55) %
(58) %
(15) %
*
60 %
NM
NM
NM
NM
NM
NM
47 %
(35) %
1 % $
3 % $
(4) %
1 % $
959
167
602
299
—
460
170
253
129
398
16
222
63
506
257
59
16
5
—
—
—
—
—
—
393
246
5,220
3,776
1,444
5,220
(37) % $
1,514
(24) %
(27) %
(12) %
NM
5 %
NM
69 %
(1) %
27 %
*
*
*
(3) %
(46) %
(37) %
NM
NM
NM
NM
NM
NM
NM
NM
27 %
(13) %
(9) % $
(10) % $
(5) %
(9) % $
220
826
340
—
439
—
150
130
313
4
82
8
521
479
93
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
309
282
5,710
4,194
1,516
5,710
(1) TAVNEOS was acquired from our ChemoCentryx acquisition on October 20, 2022.
(2) RAVICTI, UPLIZNA and PROCYSBI were acquired from our Horizon acquisition on October 6, 2023, and include product sales from the acquisition date
through December 31, 2023.
(3) Consists of product sales from (i) AVSOLA, RIABNI, Corlanor, NEUPOGEN, IMLYGIC, Sensipar/Mimpara and BEKEMV; (ii) ACTIMMUNE,
RAYOS, BUPHENYL, PENNSAID, QUINSAIR and DUEXIS from our Horizon acquisition on October 6, 2023 through December 31, 2023; and (iii)
sales prior to the divestiture of our Bergamo and Gensenta subsidiaries in the second quarter of 2023 and fourth quarter of 2022, respectively.
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Operating expenses
Operating expenses were as follows (dollar amounts in millions):
Cost of sales
% of product sales
% of total revenues
Year ended
December 31,
2023
$
8,451
31.4 %
30.0 %
Change
Year ended
December 31,
2022
Change
Year ended
December 31,
2021
32 % $
6,406
(1) % $
6,454
25.8 %
24.3 %
26.6 %
24.8 %
Research and development
$
4,784
8 % $
4,434
(8) % $
4,819
% of product sales
% of total revenues
Acquired in-process research and development $
% of product sales
% of total revenues
17.8 %
17.0 %
—
— %
— %
NM $
17.9 %
16.8 %
—
— %
— %
19.8 %
18.5 %
(100) % $
1,505
6.2 %
5.8 %
Selling, general and administrative
$
6,179
14 % $
5,414
1 % $
5,368
% of product sales
% of total revenues
Other
Total operating expenses
NM = not meaningful
* Change in excess of 100%
Cost of sales
23.0 %
21.9 %
$
879
$ 20,293
21.8 %
20.6 %
22.1 %
20.7 %
75 % $
503
21 % $ 16,757
* $
194
(9) % $ 18,340
Cost of sales increased to 30.0% of total revenues for 2023, driven by higher amortization expense from acquisition-
related assets primarily associated with the Horizon acquisition, higher profit share and royalty expense and changes in our
product mix, partially offset by the impact of the Puerto Rico tax law change. The 2022 Puerto Rico tax law change replaced an
excise tax with an income tax beginning in 2023. See Part IV—Note 3, Acquisitions and divestitures, and Note 7, Income taxes,
to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
Cost of sales decreased to 24.3% of total revenues for 2022, driven by lower COVID-19 antibody shipments and
manufacturing costs, partially offset by changes in our product mix.
Research and development
The Company groups all of its R&D activities and related expenditures into three categories: (i) research and early
pipeline, (ii) later-stage clinical programs and (iii) marketed products. These categories are described below:
Category
Research and early pipeline
Later-stage clinical programs
Marketed products
Description
R&D expenses incurred in activities substantially in support of early research
through the completion of phase 1 clinical trials, including drug discovery,
toxicology, pharmacokinetics and drug metabolism and process development
R&D expenses incurred in or related to phase 2 and phase 3 clinical programs
intended to result in registration of a new product or a new indication for an
existing product primarily in the United States or the EU
R&D expenses incurred in support of the Company’s marketed products that are
authorized to be sold primarily in the United States or the EU. Includes clinical
trials designed to gather information on product safety (certain of which may be
required by regulatory authorities) and their product characteristics after regulatory
approval has been obtained, as well as the costs of obtaining regulatory approval of
a product in a new market after approval in either the United States or the EU has
been obtained
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R&D expense by category was as follows (in millions):
Research and early pipeline
Later-stage clinical programs
Marketed products
Total R&D expense
Years ended December 31,
2023
2022
2021
$
$
1,584 $
1,611 $
1,898
1,302
1,627
1,196
4,784 $
4,434 $
1,670
1,726
1,423
4,819
The increase in R&D expense for 2023 was driven by higher spend in later-stage clinical programs and marketed products
support, including spend from programs acquired from the Horizon acquisition.
The decrease in R&D expense for 2022 was driven by higher business development activity in 2021 included in later-
stage clinical programs and research and early pipeline and lower marketed products support, partially offset by higher later-
stage clinical programs support and research and early pipeline spend.
Acquired in-process research and development
The Acquired IPR&D expense in 2021 was related to the bemarituzumab program, which was acquired as part of the Five
Prime acquisition in 2021. See Part IV—Note 3, Acquisitions and divestitures, to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
Selling, general and administrative
The increase in SG&A expense for 2023 was primarily driven by acquisition-related expenses, in addition to commercial
and general and administrative expenses related to the Horizon acquisition, partially offset by a decline in spend for other
marketed products. See Part IV—Note 3, Acquisitions and divestitures, to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
The increase in SG&A expense for 2022 was primarily driven by higher acquisition-related expenses.
Other
Other operating expenses for 2023 primarily consisted of a net impairment charge for AMG 340 and expenses related to
our restructuring plan initiated in the first quarter of 2023. See Part IV—Note 2, Restructuring; Note 13, Goodwill and other
intangible assets; and Note 18, Fair value measurement, to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
Other operating expenses for 2022 primarily consisted of a loss on the divestiture of Gensenta. See Part IV—Note 3,
Acquisitions and divestitures, to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
Other operating expenses for 2021 primarily consisted of expenses related to cost-savings initiatives and a legal judgment.
Nonoperating expenses/income and income taxes
Nonoperating expenses/income and income taxes were as follows (dollar amounts in millions):
Interest expense, net
Other income (expense), net
Provision for income taxes
Effective tax rate
Interest expense, net
Years ended December 31,
$
$
$
2023
$
$
$
(2,875)
2,833
1,138
14.5 %
2022
(1,406)
(814)
794
10.8 %
$
$
$
2021
(1,197)
259
808
12.1 %
The increases in Interest expense, net, in 2023 and 2022 over the respective prior years was primarily due to higher
overall debt outstanding and higher interest rates on debt. See Part IV—Note 16, Financing arrangements, to the Consolidated
Financial Statements.
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Other income (expense), net
During the first quarter of 2023, we changed the method of accounting for our investment in BeiGene from the equity
method to recording the investment at fair value, with changes in fair value recognized in earnings. See Part IV—Note 10,
Investments, to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
The change in Other income (expense), net, for 2023 was primarily due to gains recognized in connection with recording
our BeiGene investment at fair value and an increase in interest income due to higher average cash balances and higher interest
rates.
The change in Other income (expense), net, for 2022 was primarily due to higher losses recognized in connection with
our BeiGene investment compared with 2021 and losses recognized on our investments in limited partnerships, publicly traded
equity securities and other strategic investments.
Income taxes
The increase in our effective tax rate for 2023 compared with 2022 was primarily due to the 2022 Puerto Rico tax law
change that replaced the excise tax with an income tax beginning in 2023.
The decrease in our effective tax rate for 2022 compared with 2021 was primarily due to the nondeductible IPR&D
expense arising from the acquisition of Five Prime in the prior year, partially offset by a nondeductible loss on the divestiture of
Gensenta in 2022 and net unfavorable items as compared to the prior year.
As previously reported, the OECD reached an agreement to align countries on a minimum corporate tax rate and an
expansion of the taxing rights of market countries. Effective January 1, 2024, selected individual countries, including the
United Kingdom and EU member countries, have enacted the global minimum tax agreement. Our legal entities that are doing
business in the countries that have enacted the agreement are now subject to a 15% minimum tax rate on adjusted financial
statement income. Other countries, including the United States and the U.S. territory of Puerto Rico, have not yet enacted the
OECD agreement and implementation remains highly uncertain. The continued enactment of the agreement, either by all
OECD participants or unilaterally by individual countries, could result in tax increases or double taxation in the United States or
foreign jurisdictions.
The U.S. Treasury released final foreign tax credit regulations in December 2021 that eliminated U.S. creditability of the
Puerto Rico excise tax beginning in 2023. In response, on June 30, 2022, the U.S. territory of Puerto Rico enacted Act 52-2022,
which provides for an alternative income tax rate on industrial development income that the U.S. Treasury confirmed will be
creditable under federal law. As part of this new law, eligible businesses will be subject to incremental income and withholding
taxes in lieu of payment of the Puerto Rico excise tax. In order to qualify for the alternative income tax, our current tax grant
with the Puerto Rico government was amended in December 2022. We qualified for this alternative income tax beginning on
January 1, 2023, and our tax expense increased.
In 2017, we received an RAR and a modified RAR from the IRS for the years 2010–2012, proposing significant
adjustments that primarily relate to the allocation of profits between certain of our entities in the United States and the U.S.
territory of Puerto Rico. We disagreed with the proposed adjustments and calculations and pursued resolution with the IRS
appeals office but were unable to reach resolution. In July 2021, we filed a petition in the U.S. Tax Court to contest two
duplicate Statutory Notices of Deficiency (Notices) for the years 2010–2012 that we received in May and July 2021, which seek
to increase our U.S. taxable income for the years 2010–2012 by an amount that would result in additional federal tax of
approximately $3.6 billion plus interest. Any additional tax that could be imposed for the years 2010–2012 would be reduced
by up to approximately $900 million of repatriation tax previously accrued on our foreign earnings.
In 2020, we received an RAR and a modified RAR from the IRS for the years 2013–2015, also proposing significant
adjustments that primarily relate to the allocation of profits between certain of our entities in the United States and the U.S.
territory of Puerto Rico similar to those proposed for the years 2010–2012. We disagreed with the proposed adjustments and
calculations and pursued resolution with the IRS appeals office but were unable to reach resolution. In July 2022, we filed a
petition in the U.S. Tax Court to contest a Notice for the years 2013–2015 that we previously reported receiving in April 2022
that seeks to increase our U.S. taxable income for the years 2013–2015 by an amount that would result in additional federal tax
of approximately $5.1 billion, plus interest. In addition, the Notice asserts penalties of approximately $2.0 billion. Any
additional tax that could be imposed for the years 2013–2015 would be reduced by up to approximately $2.2 billion of
repatriation tax previously accrued on our foreign earnings.
We firmly believe that the IRS positions set forth in the 2010–2012 and 2013–2015 Notices are without merit. We are
contesting the 2010–2012 and 2013–2015 Notices through the judicial process. The two cases were consolidated in the U.S.
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Tax Court on December 19, 2022. On February 10, 2023, the U.S. Tax Court entered an order setting a trial date of November
4, 2024.
We are currently under examination by the IRS for the years 2016–2018 with respect to issues similar to those for the
2010 through 2015 period. In addition, we are under examination by a number of state and foreign tax jurisdictions.
Final resolution of these complex matters is not likely within the next 12 months. We continue to believe our accrual for
income tax liabilities is appropriate based on past experience, interpretations of tax law, application of the tax law to our facts
and judgments about potential actions by tax authorities; however, due to the complexity of the provision for income taxes and
uncertain resolution of these matters, the ultimate outcome of any tax matters may result in payments substantially greater than
amounts accrued and could have a material adverse impact on our consolidated financial statements.
See Part I, Item 1A. Risk Factors—We could be subject to additional tax liabilities, including from an adverse outcome in
our ongoing tax dispute with the IRS and other tax examinations, enactment of the OECD minimum corporate tax rate
agreement and the adoption and interpretation of new tax legislation, and we anticipate additional tax liabilities from certain
provisions of the 2017 Tax Act that will go into effect in 2026; such tax liabilities could adversely affect our profitability and
results of operations; Part II, Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis or Financial Condition and Results of Operations
—Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates, Income taxes; and Part IV—Note 7, Income taxes, to the Consolidated Financial
Statements for further discussion.
Financial Condition, Liquidity and Capital Resources
Selected financial data was as follows (in millions):
Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities
Total assets
Current portion of long-term debt
Long-term debt
Stockholders’ equity
Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities
December 31,
2023
2022
$
$
$
$
$
10,944 $
97,154 $
1,443 $
63,170 $
6,232 $
9,305
65,121
1,591
37,354
3,661
Our balance of cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities was $10.9 billion on December 31, 2023. The primary
objective of our investment portfolio is to maintain safety of principal, prudent levels of liquidity and acceptable levels of risk.
Our investment policy limits interest-bearing security investments to certain types of debt and money market instruments issued
by institutions with primarily investment-grade credit ratings, and it places restrictions on maturities and concentration by asset
class and issuer.
Capital allocation
Consistent with the objective to optimize our capital structure, we deploy our accumulated cash balances in a strategic
manner and consider a number of alternatives, including investments in innovation both internally and externally (including
investments that expand our portfolio of products in areas of therapeutic interest), capital expenditures, repayment of debt,
payment of dividends and stock repurchases.
We intend to continue investing in our business while reducing our debt and returning capital to stockholders through the
payment of cash dividends and stock repurchases. This reflects our desire to optimize our cost of capital and our confidence in
the future cash flows of our business. The timing and amount of future dividends and stock repurchases will vary based on a
number of factors, including future capital requirements for strategic transactions, debt levels and debt service requirements, our
credit rating, availability of financing on acceptable terms, changes to applicable tax laws or corporate laws, changes to our
business model and periodic determination by our Board of Directors that cash dividends and/or stock repurchases are in the
best interests of stockholders and are in compliance with applicable laws and the Company’s agreements. In addition, the
timing and amount of stock repurchases may also be affected by our overall level of cash, stock price and blackout periods,
during which we are restricted from repurchasing stock. The manner of stock repurchases may include block purchases, tender
offers, ASRs and market transactions.
The Board of Directors declared quarterly cash dividends of $2.13, $1.94 and $1.76 per share of common stock paid in
2023, 2022 and 2021, respectively, an increase of 10% over the prior year in both 2023 and 2022. In December 2023, the Board
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of Directors declared a cash dividend of $2.25 per share of common stock for the first quarter of 2024, an increase of 6% for
this period, to be paid in March 2024.
During 2023, we did not repurchase any of our common stock. During 2022, we repurchased $6.3 billion of common
stock, including $6.0 billion under ASR agreements and had cash settlements for stock repurchases of $6.4 billion. In 2021, we
repurchased and had cash settlements of $5.0 billion of common stock. As of December 31, 2023, $7.0 billion remained
available under the stock repurchase program.
As a result of stock repurchases and quarterly dividend payments, we have an accumulated deficit as of December 31,
2023 and 2022. Our accumulated deficit is not anticipated to affect our future ability to operate, repurchase stock, pay dividends
or repay our debt given our expected continued profitability and strong financial position.
We believe that existing funds, cash generated from operations and existing sources of and access to financing are
adequate to satisfy our needs for working capital, capital expenditure and debt service requirements as well as our plans to
reduce debt, pay dividends and repurchase stock, and other business initiatives we plan to strategically pursue, including
acquisitions and licensing activities. We anticipate that our liquidity needs can be met through a variety of sources, including
cash provided by operating activities, sales of marketable securities, borrowings through commercial paper and/or syndicated
credit facilities, and access to other domestic and foreign debt markets and equity markets. See Part I, Item 1A. Risk Factors—
Global economic conditions may negatively affect us and may magnify certain risks that affect our business.
Financing arrangements
To help meet our liquidity requirements, we have entered into various financing arrangements. The noncurrent portions of
our long-term borrowings as of December 31, 2023 and 2022, were $63.2 billion and $37.4 billion, respectively. The carrying
values of our long-term borrowings are net of fair value adjustments for interest rate swaps and unamortized discounts,
premiums and offering costs. As of December 31, 2023, S&P, Moody’s and Fitch assigned credit ratings to our outstanding
senior notes of BBB+, Baa1 and BBB, respectively, which are considered investment grade. Unfavorable changes to these
ratings may have an adverse impact on future financings.
In December 2022, in connection with the acquisition of Horizon, we entered into a bridge credit agreement and a term
loan credit agreement, which provided for borrowings in the aggregate of $28.5 billion. In March 2023, we issued $24.0 billion
of debt composed of eight series of notes and terminated the bridge credit agreement. In October 2023, in connection with the
completion of the acquisition of Horizon, we borrowed $4.0 billion under the term loan credit agreement.
During 2022 and 2021, we issued debt with aggregate principal amounts of $7.0 billion and $5.0 billion, respectively.
During 2023, we repurchased portions of our debt at an aggregate cost of $0.6 billion. During 2022, we repurchased
portions of our debt at a cost of $0.3 billion. During 2021, we repaid/redeemed debt of $4.2 billion.
To achieve a desired mix of fixed-rate and floating-rate debt, we entered into interest rate swap contracts that effectively
converted a fixed-rate interest coupon for certain of our debt issuances to a floating, SOFR-based coupon over the lives of the
respective notes. These interest rate swap contracts qualify and are designated as fair value hedges. As of both December 31,
2023 and 2022, we had interest rate swap contracts with aggregate notional amount of $6.7 billion.
To hedge our exposure to foreign currency exchange rate risk associated with certain of our long-term notes denominated
in foreign currencies, we entered into cross-currency swap contracts, which effectively convert the interest payments and
principal repayment of the respective notes from euros, pounds sterling and Swiss francs to U.S. dollars. These cross-currency
swap contracts qualify and are designated as cash flow hedges. As of both December 31, 2023 and 2022, we had cross-currency
swap contracts with aggregate notional amount of $2.7 billion and $3.4 billion, respectively.
As of December 31, 2023, we had a commercial paper program that allows us to issue up to $2.5 billion of unsecured
commercial paper to fund our working-capital needs. During 2023, 2022 and 2021, we did not issue any commercial paper. No
commercial paper was outstanding as of both December 31, 2023 and 2022.
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In 2023, we amended and restated our syndicated, unsecured, revolving credit agreement, under which we may borrow up
to $4.0 billion (increased from $2.5 billion prior to the amendment) for general corporate purposes, including as a liquidity
backstop for our commercial paper program. The commitments under the revolving credit agreement may be increased by up to
$1.25 billion with the agreement of the banks (increased from $750 million prior to the amendment). Each bank that is a party
to the agreement has an initial commitment term of five years. This term may be extended for up to two additional one-year
periods with the agreement of the banks. Annual commitment fees for this agreement are 0.09% of the unused portion of the
facility based on our current credit rating. Generally, we would be charged interest for any amounts borrowed under this
facility, based on our current credit rating, at (i) SOFR plus 1.01% or (ii) the highest of (A) the administrative agent bank base
commercial lending rate, (B) the overnight federal funds rate plus 0.50% or (C) one-month SOFR plus 1.1%. As of December
31, 2023 and 2022, no amounts were outstanding under this facility.
In February 2023, we filed a shelf registration statement with the SEC that allows us to issue unspecified amounts of debt
securities; common stock; preferred stock; warrants to purchase debt securities, common stock, preferred stock or depositary
shares; rights to purchase common stock or preferred stock; securities purchase contracts; securities purchase units; and
depositary shares. Under this shelf registration statement, all of the securities available for issuance may be offered from time to
time, with terms to be determined at the time of issuance. This shelf registration statement expires in February 2026.
Certain of our financing arrangements contain nonfinancial covenants. In addition, our revolving credit agreement and
term loan credit agreement include a financial covenant that requires us to maintain a specified minimum interest coverage ratio
of (i) the sum of consolidated net income, interest expense, provision for income taxes, depreciation expense, amortization
expense, unusual or nonrecurring charges and other noncash items (consolidated earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation
and amortization) to (ii) Consolidated Interest Expense, each as defined and described in the respective agreements. We were in
compliance with all applicable covenants under these arrangements as of December 31, 2023.
These financing arrangements are more fully discussed in Part IV—Note 16, Financing arrangements, and Note 19,
Derivative instruments, to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
Cash flows
Our summarized cash flow activity was as follows (in millions):
Net cash provided by operating activities
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
Operating
Years ended December 31,
2023
2022
2021
$
$
$
8,471 $
(26,204) $
21,048 $
9,721 $
(6,044) $
(4,037) $
9,261
733
(8,271)
Cash provided by operating activities has been and is expected to continue to be our primary recurring source of funds.
Cash provided by operating activities decreased in 2023 due to lower net income adjusted for non-cash items, primarily
transaction and integration payments made in connection with the Horizon acquisition, as well as higher tax payments, partially
offset by changes in working capital items. Cash provided by operating activities increased in 2022 primarily due to the timing
of payments for sales incentives and discounts, vendor purchases, liabilities to tax authorities and receipts from corporate
partners, partially offset by higher manufacturing activities in the current year.
Investing
Cash used in investing activities during 2023 was primarily due to $27.0 billion of net cash used for the purchase of
Horizon, partially offset by net cash inflows related to marketable securities of $1.7 billion. Cash used in investing activities
during 2022 was primarily due to our $3.8 billion purchase of ChemoCentryx and net cash outflows related to marketable
securities of $1.4 billion. Cash provided by investing activities during 2021 was primarily due to net cash inflows related to
marketable securities of $4.3 billion, partially offset by cash used in the acquisitions of Teneobio and Five Prime of $2.5 billion.
Capital expenditures were $1.1 billion, $936 million and $880 million in 2023, 2022 and 2021, respectively. We currently
estimate 2024 spending on capital projects to be approximately $1.1 billion. A majority of the increase in expenditures relates to
expansion of manufacturing capacity to enable supply of products and product candidates.
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Financing
Cash provided by financing activities during 2023 was primarily due to net proceeds from long-term debt of $27.8 billion
primarily in connection with the acquisition of Horizon, partially offset by the payment of dividends of $4.6 billion and
repayment/extinguishment of debt of $2.1 billion. Cash used in financing activities during 2022 was primarily due to payments
to repurchase our common stock of $6.4 billion and dividends paid of $4.2 billion, partially offset by proceeds from the
issuance of debt of $6.9 billion. Cash used in financing activities during 2021 was primarily due to payments to repurchase our
common stock of $5.0 billion and the payment of dividends of $4.0 billion, partially offset by proceeds from the issuance of
debt, net of repayments of $0.8 billion.
See Part IV—Note 10, Investments; Note 16, Financing arrangements; and Note 17, Stockholders’ equity, to the
Consolidated Financial Statements.
Capital requirements
We have material cash requirements to pay third parties under various contractual obligations discussed below.
We are obligated to pay interest and repay principal under our various financing arrangements, including amounts under
interest rate swap and cross-currency swap contracts related to certain of our long-term debt obligations. For information on
scheduled debt maturities and payments under derivative contracts associated with our long-term debt obligations, see Part IV
—Note 16, Financing arrangements, and Note 19, Derivative instruments, to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
We are obligated to make payments for operating leases, including rental commitments on abandoned leases and leases
that have not yet commenced. For information on these obligations, see Part IV—Note 14, Leases, to the Consolidated
Financial Statements.
Under the 2017 Tax Act, we elected to pay in eight annual installments the repatriation tax related primarily to prior
indefinitely invested earnings of our foreign operations. For information on the remaining scheduled repatriation tax
installments, see Part IV—Note 20, Contingencies and commitments—Commitments—U.S. repatriation tax, to the
Consolidated Financial Statements.
We have purchase obligations of $4.3 billion primarily related to (i) R&D commitments (including those related to
clinical trials) for new and existing products, (ii) capital expenditures and (iii) open purchase orders for the acquisition of goods
and services in the ordinary course of business. Most of these obligations are expected to be paid within one year, and payment
of certain of these amounts may be reduced based on certain future events.
In addition to the purchase obligations noted above, we are contractually obligated to pay additional amounts that in the
aggregate are significant, upon the achievement of various development, regulatory and commercial milestones for agreements
we have entered into with third parties, including contingent consideration incurred in the acquisitions of Teneobio and Kirin-
Amgen, Inc. These payments are contingent upon the occurrence of various future events, substantially all of which have a high
degree of uncertainty of occurring, and any resulting cash requirements are managed through our operational budgeting
processes. Except with respect to the fair value of the contingent consideration of approximately $96 million, these obligations
are not recorded on our Consolidated Balance Sheets. As of December 31, 2023, the maximum amount that may be payable in
the future for agreements we have entered into with third parties is $8.3 billion.
We have recorded liabilities for UTBs that, because of their nature, have a high degree of uncertainty regarding the timing
of future cash payment and other events that extinguish these liabilities. See Part IV—Note 7, Income taxes, to the Consolidated
Financial Statements.
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Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
The preparation of our consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make
estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and the notes to the financial statements.
Some of those judgments can be subjective and complex, and therefore, actual results could differ materially from those
estimates under different assumptions or conditions. Our significant accounting policies are included in Part IV—Note 1,
Summary of significant accounting policies, to the Consolidated Financial Statements. The following are considered critical to
our consolidated financial statements because they require the most difficult, subjective or complex judgments, often because of
the need to make estimates about matters that are inherently uncertain.
Product sales and sales deductions
Revenue from product sales is recognized upon transfer of control of a product to a customer, generally upon delivery,
based on an amount that reflects the consideration to which we expect to be entitled, net of accruals for estimated rebates,
wholesaler chargebacks, discounts and other deductions (collectively, sales deductions) and returns established at the time of
sale.
We analyze the adequacy of our accruals for sales deductions quarterly. Amounts accrued for sales deductions are
adjusted when trends or significant events indicate that adjustment is appropriate. Accruals are also adjusted to reflect actual
results. Amounts recorded in Accrued liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets for sales deductions were as follows (in
millions):
Rebates
Chargebacks
Other deductions
Total
Balance as of December 31, 2020
$
3,979 $
591 $
239 $
Amounts charged against product sales
Payments
Balance as of December 31, 2021
Amounts charged against product sales
Payments
Balance as of December 31, 2022
Additions (1)
Amounts charged against product sales
Payments
10,195
(10,027)
4,147
12,500
9,619
(9,413)
797
10,630
4,809
21,879
2,065
(2,074)
(21,514)
230
2,288
5,174
25,418
(11,768)
(10,578)
(2,260)
(24,606)
4,879
263
14,328
849
24
13,349
258
39
2,533
(13,634)
(13,125)
(2,492)
5,986
326
30,210
(29,251)
7,271
Balance as of December 31, 2023
$
5,836 $
1,097 $
338 $
____________
(1) Represents sales deductions assumed from the Horizon acquisition.
For the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, total sales deductions were 53%, 51% and 47% of gross product
sales, respectively. The increase in the total sales deductions balance as of December 31, 2023, compared with December 31,
2022, was primarily driven by the impact of higher U.S. chargeback and commercial rebate discount rates, an increase in gross
sales and Horizon integrated beginning balances, partially offset by timing of payments. Included in the amounts are immaterial
net adjustments related to prior-year sales due to changes in estimates.
In the United States, we use wholesalers as the principal means of distributing our products to healthcare providers such
as physicians or their clinics, dialysis centers, hospitals and pharmacies. Products we sell in Europe are distributed principally
to hospitals and/or wholesalers depending on the distribution practice in each country where the products are sold. We monitor
the inventory levels of our products at our wholesalers by using data from our wholesalers and other third parties, and we
believe wholesaler inventories have been maintained at appropriate levels (generally two to three weeks) given end-user
demand. Accordingly, historical fluctuations in wholesaler inventory levels have not significantly affected our method of
estimating sales deductions and returns.
Accruals for sales deductions are based primarily on estimates of the amounts earned or to be claimed on the related sales.
These estimates take into consideration current contractual and statutory requirements, specific known market events and
trends, internal and external historical data and forecasted customer buying patterns. Sales deductions are substantially product
specific and therefore, for any given year, can be affected by the mix of products sold.
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Rebates include primarily amounts paid to payers and providers in the United States, including those paid to state
Medicaid programs, and are based on contractual arrangements or statutory requirements that vary by product, by payer and by
individual payer plans. As we sell products, we estimate the amount of rebate we will pay based on the product sold, contractual
terms, estimated patient population, historical experience and wholesaler inventory levels; and we accrue these rebates in the
period the related sales are recorded. We then adjust the rebate accruals as more information becomes available and to reflect
actual claims experience. Estimating such rebates is complicated, in part because of the time delay between the date of sale and
the actual settlement of the liability. We believe the methodology we use to accrue for rebates is reasonable and appropriate
given current facts and circumstances, but actual results may differ.
Wholesaler chargebacks relate to our contractual agreements to sell products to healthcare providers in the United States
at fixed prices that are lower than the prices we charge wholesalers. When healthcare providers purchase our products through
wholesalers at these reduced prices, wholesalers charge us for the difference between their purchase prices and the contractual
prices between Amgen and the healthcare providers. The provision for chargebacks is based on expected sales by our
wholesaler customers to healthcare providers. Accruals for wholesaler chargebacks are less difficult to estimate than rebates
are, and they closely approximate actual results because chargeback amounts are fixed at the date of purchase by the healthcare
providers and because we generally settle the liability for these deductions within a few weeks.
Product returns
Returns are estimated by comparison of historical return data to their related sales on a production lot basis. Historical
rates of return are determined for each product and are adjusted for known or expected changes in the marketplace specific to
each product, when appropriate. In each of the past three years, sales return provisions have amounted to less than 1% of gross
product sales. Changes in estimates for prior-year sales return provisions have historically been immaterial.
Income taxes
We provide for income taxes based on pretax income and applicable tax rates in the various jurisdictions in which we
operate.
We recognize the tax benefit from an uncertain tax position only if it is more likely than not that the tax position will be
sustained upon examination by tax authorities based on the technical merits of the position. The tax benefit recognized in the
consolidated financial statements for a particular tax position is based on the largest benefit that is more likely than not to be
realized. The amount of UTBs is adjusted as appropriate for changes in facts and circumstances, such as significant
amendments to existing tax law, new regulations or interpretations by tax authorities, new information obtained during a tax
examination or resolution of an examination. We believe our estimates for uncertain tax positions are appropriate and sufficient
for any assessments that may result from examinations of our tax returns. We recognize both accrued interest and penalties,
when appropriate, related to UTBs in income tax expense. See Part IV—Note 7, Income taxes, to the Consolidated Financial
Statements.
Certain items are included in our tax return at different times than they are reflected in the financial statements, and they
cause temporary differences between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their reported amounts. Such temporary
differences create deferred tax assets and liabilities. Deferred tax assets are generally items that can be used as tax deductions or
credits in tax returns in future years but for which we have already recorded the tax benefit in the consolidated financial
statements. We establish valuation allowances against our deferred tax assets when the amount of expected future taxable
income is not likely to support the use of the deduction or credit. Deferred tax liabilities are either (i) tax expenses recognized in
the consolidated financial statements for which payment has been deferred, (ii) expenses for which we have already taken a
deduction on the tax return but have not yet recognized in the consolidated financial statements or (iii) liabilities for the
difference between the book basis and the tax basis of the intangible assets acquired in many business combinations, because
future expenses associated with these assets most often will not be tax deductible.
We are a vertically integrated enterprise with operations in the United States and various foreign jurisdictions. In the
jurisdictions where we conduct operations, we are subject to income tax based on the tax laws and principles of such
jurisdictions and on the functions, risks and activities performed therein. Our pretax income is therefore attributed to domestic
or foreign sources based on the operations performed and risks assumed in each location and the tax laws and principles of the
respective taxing jurisdictions. For example, we conduct significant operations in Puerto Rico, a territory of the United States
that is treated as a foreign jurisdiction for U.S. tax purposes, pertaining to manufacturing, distribution and other related
functions to meet our worldwide product demand. Income from our operations in Puerto Rico is subject to tax incentive grants
through 2050.
In 2017, we received an RAR and a modified RAR from the IRS for the years 2010–2012, proposing significant
adjustments that primarily relate to the allocation of profits between certain of our entities in the United States and the U.S.
territory of Puerto Rico. We disagreed with the proposed adjustments and calculations and pursued resolution with the IRS
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appeals office but were unable to reach resolution. In July 2021, we filed a petition in the U.S. Tax Court to contest two
duplicate Statutory Notices of Deficiency (Notices) for the years 2010–2012 that we received in May and July 2021, which seek
to increase our U.S. taxable income for the years 2010–2012 by an amount that would result in additional federal tax of
approximately $3.6 billion plus interest. Any additional tax that could be imposed for the years 2010–2012 would be reduced
by up to approximately $900 million of repatriation tax previously accrued on our foreign earnings.
In 2020, we received an RAR and a modified RAR from the IRS for the years 2013–2015, also proposing significant
adjustments that primarily relate to the allocation of profits between certain of our entities in the United States and the U.S.
territory of Puerto Rico similar to those proposed for the years 2010–2012. We disagreed with the proposed adjustments and
calculations and pursued resolution with the IRS appeals office but were unable to reach resolution. In July 2022, we filed a
petition in the U.S. Tax Court to contest a Notice for the years 2013–2015 that we previously reported receiving in April 2022
that seeks to increase our U.S. taxable income for the years 2013–2015 by an amount that would result in additional federal tax
of approximately $5.1 billion, plus interest. In addition, the Notice asserts penalties of approximately $2.0 billion. Any
additional tax that could be imposed for the years 2013–2015 would be reduced by up to approximately $2.2 billion of
repatriation tax previously accrued on our foreign earnings.
We firmly believe that the IRS positions set forth in the 2010–2012 and 2013–2015 Notices are without merit. We are
contesting the 2010–2012 and 2013–2015 Notices through the judicial process. The two cases were consolidated in the U.S.
Tax Court on December 19, 2022. On February 10, 2023, the U.S. Tax Court entered an order setting a trial date of November
4, 2024.
We are currently under examination by the IRS for the years 2016–2018 with respect to issues similar to those for the
2010 through 2015 period. In addition, we have examinations by a number of state and foreign tax jurisdictions.
Final resolution of these complex matters is not likely within the next 12 months. We continue to believe our accrual for
income tax liabilities is appropriate based on past experience, interpretations of tax law, application of the tax law to our facts
and judgments about potential actions by tax authorities; however, due to the complexity of the provision for income taxes and
uncertain resolution of these matters, the ultimate outcome of any tax matters may result in payments substantially greater than
amounts accrued and could have a material adverse impact on our consolidated financial statements. See Part I, Item 1A. Risk
Factors—We could be subject to additional tax liabilities, including from an adverse outcome in our ongoing tax dispute with
the IRS and other tax examinations, enactment of the OECD minimum corporate tax rate agreement and the adoption and
interpretation of new tax legislation, and we anticipate additional tax liabilities from certain provisions of the 2017 Tax Act
that will go into effect in 2026; such tax liabilities could adversely affect our profitability and results of operations; Part II, Item
7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Results of Operations, Income
taxes; and Part IV—Note 7, Income taxes, to the Consolidated Financial Statements for further discussion.
Our operations are subject to the tax laws, regulations and administrative practices of the United States, the U.S. territory
of Puerto Rico, U.S. state jurisdictions and other countries in which we do business. Significant changes in these rules could
have a material adverse effect on our results of operations. See Part I, Item 1A. Risk Factors—We could be subject to additional
tax liabilities, including from an adverse outcome in our ongoing tax dispute with the IRS and other tax examinations,
enactment of the OECD minimum corporate tax rate agreement and the adoption and interpretation of new tax legislation, and
we anticipate additional tax liabilities from certain provisions of the 2017 Tax Act that will go into effect in 2026; such tax
liabilities could adversely affect our profitability and results of operations.
Contingencies
In the ordinary course of business, we are involved in various legal proceedings, government investigations and other
matters such as intellectual property disputes, contractual disputes and class action suits that are complex in nature and have
outcomes that are difficult to predict. We describe our legal proceedings and other matters that are significant or that we believe
could become significant in Part IV—Note 20, Contingencies and commitments, to the Consolidated Financial Statements. We
record accruals for loss contingencies to the extent that we conclude it is probable that a liability has been incurred and the
amount of the related loss can be reasonably estimated. We evaluate, on a quarterly basis, developments in legal proceedings
and other matters that could cause an increase or decrease in the amount of the liability that has been accrued previously.
While it is not possible to accurately predict or determine the eventual outcomes of these items, an adverse determination
in one or more of these items currently pending could have a material adverse effect on our consolidated results of operations,
financial position or cash flows.
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Valuation of assets and liabilities in connection with acquisitions
We have acquired and continue to acquire intangible assets in connection with business combinations and asset
acquisitions. These intangible assets consist primarily of technology associated with currently marketed human therapeutic
products and IPR&D product candidates. Discounted cash flow models are typically used to determine the fair values of these
intangible assets for purposes of allocating consideration paid to the net assets acquired in an acquisition. See Part IV—Note 3,
Acquisitions and divestitures, to the Consolidated Financial Statements. These models require the use of significant estimates
and assumptions, including but not limited to:
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determining the timing and expected costs to complete in-process projects, taking into account the stage of completion at
the acquisition date;
projecting the probability and timing of obtaining marketing approval from the FDA and other regulatory agencies for
product candidates;
estimating the timing of and future net cash flows from product sales resulting from completed products and in-process
projects; and
developing appropriate discount rates to calculate the present values of the cash flows.
Significant estimates and assumptions are also required to determine the business combination date fair values of any
contingent consideration obligations incurred in connection with business combinations. In addition, we must revalue these
obligations each subsequent reporting period until the related contingencies are resolved and record changes in their fair values
in earnings. The acquisition date fair values of contingent consideration obligations incurred or assumed in the acquisitions
were determined using a combination of valuation techniques. Significant estimates and assumptions required for these
valuations included but were not limited to the timing and probability of achieving regulatory milestones, product sales
projections under various scenarios and discount rates used to calculate the present value of the required payments. These
estimates and assumptions are required to be updated in order to revalue these contingent consideration obligations each
reporting period. Accordingly, subsequent changes in underlying facts and circumstances could result in changes in these
estimates and assumptions, which could have a material impact on the estimated future fair values of these obligations.
We believe the fair values used to record intangible assets acquired and contingent consideration obligations incurred in
connection with business combinations and asset acquisitions are based on reasonable estimates and assumptions given the facts
and circumstances as of the related valuation dates.
Impairment of long-lived assets
We review the carrying value of our property, plant and equipment and our finite-lived intangible assets for impairment
whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. If such
circumstances exist, an estimate of undiscounted future cash flows to be generated by the long-lived asset is compared with the
carrying value to determine whether an impairment exists. If an asset is determined to be impaired, the loss is measured based
on the difference between the asset’s fair value and its carrying value.
Indefinite-lived intangible assets, composed of IPR&D projects acquired in a business combination that have not reached
technological feasibility or that lack regulatory approval at the time of acquisition, are reviewed for impairment annually,
whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable and upon establishment
of technological feasibility or regulatory approval. We determine impairment by comparing the fair value of the asset to its
carrying value. If the asset’s carrying value exceeds its fair value, an impairment charge is recorded for the difference, and its
carrying value is reduced accordingly.
Estimating future cash flows of an IPR&D product candidate for purposes of an impairment analysis requires us to make
significant estimates and assumptions regarding the amount and timing of costs to complete the project and the amount, timing
and probability of achieving revenues from the completed product similar to how the acquisition date fair value of the project
was determined, as described above. There are often major risks and uncertainties associated with IPR&D projects as we are
required to obtain regulatory approvals in order to be able to market these products. Such approvals require completing clinical
trials that demonstrate a product candidate is safe and effective. Consequently, the eventual realized value of the acquired
IPR&D project may vary from its fair value at the date of acquisition, and IPR&D impairment charges may occur in future
periods which could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations.
We believe our estimations of future cash flows used for assessing impairment of long-lived assets are based on
reasonable assumptions given the facts and circumstances as of the related dates of the assessments.
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Recently Issued Accounting Standards
See Part IV—Note 1, Summary of significant accounting policies, to the Consolidated Financial Statements for a
discussion of recently issued accounting pronouncements not yet adopted as of December 31, 2023.
Item 7A.
QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
We are exposed to market risks that may result from changes in interest rates, foreign currency exchange rates and prices
of equity instruments as well as changes in general economic conditions in the countries where we conduct business. To reduce
certain of these risks, we enter into various types of foreign currency and interest rate derivative hedging transactions as part of
our risk management program. We do not use derivatives for speculative trading purposes.
In the discussion that follows, we assumed a hypothetical change in interest rates of 100 basis points from those as of
December 31, 2023 and 2022. Except as noted below, we also assumed a hypothetical 20% change in foreign currency
exchange rates against the U.S. dollar based on its position relative to other currencies as of December 31, 2023 and 2022.
Interest-rate-sensitive financial instruments
Our portfolio of available-for-sale investments as of December 31, 2023 and 2022, was composed almost entirely of U.S.
Treasury securities and money market mutual funds. The fair values of our available-for-sale investments were $10.4 billion
and $4.3 billion as of December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively. Duration is a sensitivity measure that can be used to
approximate the change in the value of a security that will result from a 100 basis point change in interest rates. Applying a
duration model, a hypothetical 100 basis point increase in interest rates as of December 31, 2023 and 2022, would not have
resulted in a material reduction in the fair values of these securities. In addition, a hypothetical 100 basis point decrease in
interest rates as of December 31, 2023 and 2022, would not result in a material effect on income in the respective ensuing year.
As of December 31, 2023, we had outstanding debt with a carrying value of $64.6 billion and a fair value of $59.2 billion.
As of December 31, 2022, we had outstanding debt with a carrying value of $38.9 billion and a fair value of $35.0 billion. Our
outstanding debt was composed of debt with fixed interest rates. Changes in interest rates do not affect interest expense on
fixed-rate debt. Changes in interest rates would, however, affect the fair values of fixed-rate debt. A hypothetical 100 basis
point decrease in interest rates relative to interest rates as of December 31, 2023 and 2022, would have resulted in an increase of
$5.4 billion and $3.5 billion, respectively, in the aggregate fair value of our outstanding debt on these dates. Analysis of the
debt does not consider the impact that hypothetical changes in interest rates would have on related interest rate swap contracts
and cross-currency swap contracts, discussed below.
To achieve a desired mix of fixed-rate and floating-rate debt, we entered into interest rate swap contracts that qualified
and were designated for accounting purposes as fair value hedges for certain of our fixed-rate debt. These interest rate swap
contracts effectively converted a fixed-rate interest coupon to a floating-rate SOFR-based coupon over the life of the respective
notes. Interest rate swap contracts with aggregate notional amounts of $6.7 billion were outstanding as of both December 31,
2023 and 2022. A hypothetical 100 basis point increase in interest rates relative to interest rates as of December 31, 2023 and
2022, would have resulted in reductions in fair values of approximately $180 million and $210 million, respectively, on our
interest rate swap contracts on these dates. Analysis of the interest rate swap contracts does not consider the impact that
hypothetical changes in interest rates would have on the related fair values of debt that these interest-rate-sensitive instruments
were designed to offset.
As of December 31, 2023 and 2022, we had outstanding cross-currency swap contracts with aggregate notional amounts
of $2.7 billion and $3.4 billion, respectively, that hedge our foreign-currency-denominated debt and related interest payments.
These contracts effectively convert interest payments and principal repayment of this debt to U.S. dollars from euros, pounds
sterling and Swiss francs and are designated for accounting purposes as cash flow hedges. A hypothetical 100 basis point
adverse movement in interest rates relative to interest rates as of December 31, 2023 and 2022, would have resulted in
reductions in the fair values of our cross-currency swap contracts of approximately $100 million and $90 million, respectively.
Foreign-currency-sensitive financial instruments
Our international operations are affected by fluctuations in the value of the U.S. dollar compared with foreign currencies,
predominantly the euro. Increases and decreases in our international product sales from movements in foreign currency
exchange rates are partially offset by corresponding increases or decreases in our international operating expenses. Increases
and decreases in our foreign-currency-denominated assets from movements in foreign currency exchange rates are partially
offset by corresponding increases or decreases in our foreign-currency-denominated liabilities. To further reduce our net
exposure to foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations on our results of operations, we enter into foreign currency forward and
cross-currency swap contracts.
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As of December 31, 2023, we had outstanding euro- and pound-sterling- denominated debt with a principal carrying value
and a fair value of $2.3 billion and $2.3 billion, respectively. As of December 31, 2022, we had outstanding euro-, pound-
sterling- and Swiss-franc-denominated debt with a principal carrying value and a fair value of $3.0 billion and $2.9 billion,
respectively. A hypothetical 20% adverse movement in foreign currency exchange rates compared with the U.S. dollar relative
to exchange rates as of December 31, 2023, would have resulted in an increase in fair value of this debt of approximately
$470 million on this date and a reduction in income in the ensuing year of approximately $460 million. A hypothetical 20%
adverse movement in foreign currency exchange rates compared with the U.S. dollar relative to exchange rates as of December
31, 2022, would have resulted in an increase in fair value of this debt of $580 million on this date and a reduction in income in
the ensuing year of $600 million. The impact on income from these hypothetical changes in foreign currency exchange rates
would be substantially offset by the impact such changes would have on related cross-currency swap contracts, which are in
place for the related foreign-currency-denominated debt.
We have cross-currency swap contracts that are designated as cash flow hedges of our debt denominated in euros and
pounds sterling (and Swiss francs with respect to the prior year), with aggregate notional amount of $2.7 billion and $3.4 billion
as of December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively. A hypothetical 20% adverse movement in foreign currency exchange rates
compared with the U.S. dollar relative to exchange rates on these dates would have resulted in reductions in the fair values of
these contracts of approximately $480 million and $540 million on these dates, respectively. The impact of this hypothetical
adverse movement in foreign currency exchange rates on ensuing years’ income from these contracts would be fully offset by
corresponding hypothetical changes in the carrying amounts of the related hedged debt.
We enter into foreign currency forward contracts that are designated for accounting purposes as cash flow hedges of
certain anticipated foreign currency transactions. As of December 31, 2023, the fair values of these contracts were a
$145 million asset and a $116 million liability. As of December 31, 2022, the fair values of these contracts were a $288 million
asset and a $76 million liability. As of December 31, 2023, we had primarily euro-based open foreign currency forward
contracts with notional amounts of $6.6 billion. As of December 31, 2022, we had primarily euro-based open foreign currency
forward contracts with notional amounts of $6.0 billion. With regard to foreign currency forward contracts that were open as of
December 31, 2023, a hypothetical 20% adverse movement in foreign currency exchange rates compared with the U.S. dollar
relative to exchange rates as of December 31, 2023, would have resulted in a reduction in fair value of these contracts of
approximately $1.2 billion on this date and in the ensuing year, a reduction in income of approximately $690 million. With
regard to contracts that were open as of December 31, 2022, a hypothetical 20% adverse movement in foreign currency
exchange rates compared with the U.S. dollar relative to exchange rates as of December 31, 2022, would have resulted in a
reduction in fair value of these contracts of approximately $1.1 billion on this date and in the ensuing year, a reduction in
income of $590 million. The analysis does not consider the impact that hypothetical changes in foreign currency exchange rates
would have on anticipated transactions that these foreign-currency-sensitive instruments were designed to offset.
As of December 31, 2023 and 2022, we had open, short-duration, foreign currency forward contracts that mature in one
month or less, that had notional amounts of $0.5 billion and $0.5 billion, respectively, and that hedged fluctuations of certain
assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies but were not designated as hedges for accounting purposes. These
contracts had no material net unrealized gains or losses as of December 31, 2023 and 2022. With regard to these foreign
currency forward contracts that were open as of December 31, 2023 and 2022, a hypothetical 5% adverse movement in foreign
currency exchange rates compared with the U.S. dollar relative to exchange rates on these dates would not have a material
effect on the fair values of these contracts or related income in the respective ensuing years. The analysis does not consider the
impact that hypothetical changes in foreign currency exchange rates would have on assets and liabilities that these foreign-
currency-sensitive instruments were designed to offset.
Market-price-sensitive financial instruments
As of December 31, 2023 and 2022, we were exposed to price risk on equity securities included in our portfolio of
investments, which were acquired primarily for the promotion of business and strategic objectives. These investments include
our investments in BeiGene and Neumora, as well as other publicly and privately held small-capitalization stocks, limited
partnerships that invest in early-stage biotechnology companies. A 20% decrease in the aggregate value of our equity
investment portfolio as of December 31, 2023 and 2022, would result in losses in fair value of approximately $1.0 billion and
$1.1 billion, respectively.
Counterparty credit risks
Our financial instruments, including derivatives, are subject to counterparty credit risk, which we consider as part of the
overall fair value measurement. Our financial risk management policy limits derivative transactions by requiring that
transactions be made only with institutions with minimum credit ratings of A– or equivalent by S&P, Moody’s or Fitch; and it
places exposure limits on the amount with any individual counterparty. In addition, we have an investment policy that limits
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investments to certain types of debt and money market instruments issued by institutions with investment-grade credit ratings
and places restriction on maturities and concentrations by asset class and issuer.
Item 8.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the financial statements and schedule listed in
Item 15(a)1 and (a)2 of Part IV and included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Item 9.
CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
None.
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Item 9A.
CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
We maintain “disclosure controls and procedures,” as such term is defined under the Securities Exchange Act
Rule 13a-15(e), that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in Amgen’s Exchange Act reports is
recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms and that such
information is accumulated and communicated to Amgen’s management, including its Chief Executive Officer and Chief
Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures. In designing and evaluating the
disclosure controls and procedures, Amgen’s management recognized that any controls and procedures, no matter how well
designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives, and in reaching a
reasonable level of assurance, Amgen’s management is required to apply its judgment in evaluating the cost-benefit relationship
of possible controls and procedures. We have carried out an evaluation under the supervision and with the participation of our
management, including Amgen’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and
operation of Amgen’s disclosure controls and procedures. Based upon their evaluation and subject to the foregoing, the Chief
Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of
December 31, 2023.
Management determined that as of December 31, 2023, there were no changes in our internal control over financial
reporting that occurred during the fiscal quarter then ended that have materially affected or are reasonably likely to materially
affect our internal control over financial reporting.
Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting
Management of the Company is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial
reporting, as such term is defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The Company’s internal control
over financial reporting is designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the
preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with GAAP in the United States. However, all internal
control systems, no matter how well designed, have inherent limitations. Therefore, even those systems determined to be
effective can provide only reasonable assurance with respect to financial statement preparation and reporting.
Management assessed the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31,
2023. In making this assessment, management used the criteria set forth by the COSO in Internal Control—Integrated
Framework (2013 framework). Based on our assessment, management believes that the Company maintained effective internal
control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2023, based on the COSO criteria.
Management has excluded Horizon, which was acquired by us on October 6, 2023, from its assessment of internal control
over financial reporting as of December 31, 2023. Total assets and revenues of Horizon excluded from our assessment of
internal control over financial reporting were approximately 7% of total assets and 3% of total revenues as of and for the year
ended December 31, 2023, respectively.
The effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting has been audited by Ernst & Young LLP, an
independent registered public accounting firm, as stated in their attestation report appearing below, which expresses an
unqualified opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2023.
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Stockholders and the Board of Directors of Amgen Inc.
Opinion on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
We have audited Amgen Inc.’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2023, based on criteria
established in Internal Control—Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway
Commission (2013 framework) (the COSO criteria). In our opinion, Amgen Inc. (the Company) maintained, in all material
respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2023, based on the COSO criteria.
As indicated in the accompanying Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting, management’s
assessment of and conclusion on the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting did not include the internal
controls of Horizon Therapeutics plc, which is included in the 2023 consolidated financial statements of the Company and
constituted 7% of total assets as of December 31, 2023 and 3% of revenues for the year then ended. Our audit of internal
control over financial reporting of the Company also did not include an evaluation of the internal control over financial
reporting of Horizon Therapeutics plc.
We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United
States) (PCAOB), the consolidated balance sheets of the Company as of December 31, 2023 and 2022, the related consolidated
statements of income, comprehensive income, stockholders’ equity and cash flows for each of the three years in the period
ended December 31, 2023, and the related notes and the financial statement schedule listed in the Index at Item 15(a)2 and our
report dated February 14, 2024 expressed an unqualified opinion thereon.
Basis for Opinion
The Company’s management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its
assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting included in the accompanying Management’s Report
on Internal Control over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s internal control
over financial reporting based on our audit. We are a public accounting firm registered with the PCAOB and are required to be
independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and
regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and
perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was
maintained in all material respects.
Our audit included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a
material weakness exists, testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed
risk, and performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides
a reasonable basis for our opinion.
Definition and Limitations of Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the
reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally
accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures
that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and
dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit
preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and
expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the
company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or
disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.
Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also,
projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate
because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
Los Angeles, California
February 14, 2024
/s/ Ernst & Young LLP
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Item 9B.
OTHER INFORMATION
Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangements
During the three months ended December 31, 2023, none of our directors or officers (as defined in Rule 16a-1(f) of the
Exchange Act) adopted or terminated any “Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement” or “non-Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement,” as
each term is defined in Item 408 of Regulation S-K.
Item 9C.
DISCLOSURE REGARDING FOREIGN JURISDICTIONS THAT PREVENT INSPECTIONS
Not applicable.
PART III
Item 10.
DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
Information about our Directors is incorporated by reference from the section entitled ITEM 1—ELECTION OF
DIRECTORS in our Proxy Statement for the 2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be filed with the SEC within 120 days of
December 31, 2023 (the Proxy Statement). Information about the procedures by which stockholders may recommend nominees
for the Board of Directors is incorporated by reference from APPENDIX A—AMGEN INC. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
GUIDELINES FOR DIRECTOR QUALIFICATIONS AND EVALUATIONS and OTHER MATTERS—Stockholder
Proposals for the 2025 Annual Meeting in our Proxy Statement. Information about our Audit Committee, members of the
committee and our Audit Committee financial experts is incorporated by reference from the section entitled CORPORATE
GOVERNANCE—Audit Committee in our Proxy Statement. Information about our executive officers is contained in the
discussion entitled Part I, Item 1. Business—Information about our Executive Officers.
Code of Ethics
We maintain a Code of Ethics for the Chief Executive Officer and Senior Financial Officers applicable to our principal
executive officer, principal financial officer, principal accounting officer or controller and other persons performing similar
functions. To view this code of ethics free of charge, please visit our website at www.amgen.com. (The website address is not
intended to function as a hyperlink, and the information contained in our website is not intended to be a part of this filing.) We
intend to satisfy the disclosure requirements under Item 5.05 of Form 8-K regarding an amendment to or a waiver from a
provision of this code of ethics, if any, by posting such information on our website as set forth above.
Item 11.
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
Information about director and executive compensation is incorporated by reference from the sections entitled
COMPENSATION DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS, EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION TABLES, DIRECTOR
COMPENSATION and CORPORATE GOVERNANCE—Pay Ratio in our Proxy Statement. Information about compensation
committee matters is incorporated by reference from the sections entitled CORPORATE GOVERNANCE—Compensation and
Management Development Committee and CORPORATE GOVERNANCE—Compensation Committee Report in our Proxy
Statement.
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Item 12.
SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND
RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
Securities Authorized for Issuance Under Existing Equity Compensation Plans
Information about securities authorized for issuance under existing equity compensation plans is incorporated by
reference from the section entitled SECURITIES AUTHORIZED FOR ISSUANCE UNDER EXISTING EQUITY
COMPENSATION PLANS in our Proxy Statement.
Security Ownership of Directors and Executive Officers and Certain Beneficial Owners
Information about security ownership of certain beneficial owners and management is incorporated by reference from the
sections entitled SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS and SECURITY OWNERSHIP
OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS in our Proxy Statement.
Item 13.
CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE
Information about certain relationships and related transactions and director independence is incorporated by reference
the sections entitled CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS and CORPORATE
from
GOVERNANCE—Director Independence in our Proxy Statement.
Item 14.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES
Information about the fees for professional services rendered by our independent registered public accountants is
incorporated by reference from the section entitled AUDIT MATTERS—Independent Registered Public Accountants in our
Proxy Statement.
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PART IV
Item 15.
EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES
(a)1.
Index to Financial Statements
The following Consolidated Financial Statements are included herein:
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm (PCAOB ID: 42)
Consolidated Statements of Income for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2023
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for each of the three years in the period ended
December 31, 2023
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2023 and 2022
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity for each of the three years in the period ended
December 31, 2023
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31,
2023
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(a)2.
Index to Financial Statement Schedules
The following Schedule is filed as part of this Annual Report on Form 10-K:
Schedule II. Valuation and Qualifying Accounts
Page
number
F-1
F-5
F-6
F-7
F-8
F-9
F-10
Page
number
F-57
All other schedules are omitted because they are not applicable, not required or because the required information is
included in the consolidated financial statements or notes thereto.
(a)3.
Exhibits
Exhibit No.
2.1
Description
Asset Purchase Agreement, dated August 25, 2019, by and between Amgen Inc. and Celgene Corporation.
(Filed as an exhibit to Form 8-K on August 26, 2019 and incorporated herein by reference.)
2.1.1
2.1.2
2.2
2.3
2.4
Amendment No. 1 to the Asset Purchase Agreement, dated October 17, 2019, by and between Amgen Inc.
and Celgene Corporation. (Filed as an exhibit to Form 8-K on October 17, 2019 and incorporated herein by
reference.)
Amendment No. 2 to the Asset Purchase Agreement, dated October 17, 2019, by and between Amgen Inc.
and Celgene Corporation. (Filed as an exhibit to Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019 on
February 12, 2020 and incorporated herein by reference.)
Letter Agreement, dated November 21, 2019, by and between Amgen Inc. and the parties named therein re:
Treatment of Certain Product Inventory in connection with Amgen’s acquisition of Otezla. (Filed as an
exhibit to Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019 on February 12, 2020 and incorporated herein
by reference.)
Irrevocable Guarantee, dated August 25, 2019, by and between Amgen Inc. and Bristol-Myers Squibb
Company. (Filed as an exhibit to Form 8-K on August 26, 2019 and incorporated herein by reference.)
Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated July 27, 2021, by and among Amgen Inc., Teneobio, Inc., Tuxedo
Merger Sub, Inc., and Fortis Advisors LLC. (portions of the exhibit have been omitted because they are both
(i) not material and (ii) is the type of information that the Company treats as private or confidential)(Filed as
an exhibit to Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2021 on November 3, 2021 and incorporated
herein by reference.)
87
Exhibit No.
2.5
Description
Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of August 3, 2022, among ChemoCentryx, Inc., Amgen Inc. and
Carnation Merger Sub, Inc. (Filed as an exhibit to Form 8-K on August 4, 2022 and incorporated herein by
reference.)
2.6
2.7
3.1
3.2
4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
4.5
4.6
4.7
4.8
4.9
4.10
4.11
4.12
4.13
4.14
4.15
Transaction Agreement, dated as of December 11, 2022, by and among Amgen Inc., Pillartree Limited and
Horizon Therapeutics plc. (Filed as an exhibit to Form 8-K on December 12, 2022 and incorporated herein
by reference.)
Appendix 3 to the Rule 2.7 Announcement, dated as of December 12, 2022 (Conditions Appendix). (Filed as
an exhibit to Form 8-K on December 12, 2022 and incorporated herein by reference.)
Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Amgen Inc. (As Restated March 6, 2013.) (Filed as an exhibit to
Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2013 on May 3, 2013 and incorporated herein by reference.)
Amended and Restated Bylaws of Amgen Inc. (As Amended and Restated February 15, 2016.) (Filed as an
exhibit to Form 8-K on February 17, 2016 and incorporated herein by reference.)
Form of stock certificate for the common stock, par value $.0001 of the Company. (Filed as an exhibit to
Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 1997 on May 14, 1997 and incorporated herein by reference.)
Form of Indenture, dated January 1, 1992. (Filed as an exhibit to Form S-3 Registration Statement filed on
December 19, 1991 and incorporated herein by reference.)
Agreement of Resignation, Appointment and Acceptance dated February 15, 2008. (Filed as an exhibit to
Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007 on February 28, 2008 and incorporated herein by
reference.)
First Supplemental Indenture, dated February 26, 1997. (Filed as an exhibit to Form 8-K on March 14, 1997
and incorporated herein by reference.)
8-1/8% Debentures due April 1, 2097. (Filed as an exhibit to Form 8-K on April 8, 1997 and incorporated
herein by reference.)
Officer’s Certificate of Amgen Inc., dated April 8, 1997, establishing a series of securities entitled “8 1/8%
Debentures due April 1, 2097.” (Filed as an exhibit to Form 8-K on April 8, 1997 and incorporated herein by
reference.)
Indenture, dated August 4, 2003. (Filed as an exhibit to Form S-3 Registration Statement on August 4, 2003
and incorporated herein by reference.)
Corporate Commercial Paper - Master Note between and among Amgen Inc., as Issuer, Cede & Co., as
Nominee of The Depository Trust Company, and Citibank, N.A., as Paying Agent. (Filed as an exhibit to
Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 1998 on May 13, 1998 and incorporated herein by reference.)
Officers’ Certificate of Amgen Inc., dated May 30, 2007, including form of the Company’s 6.375% Senior
Notes due 2037. (Filed as an exhibit to Form 8-K on May 30, 2007 and incorporated herein by reference.)
Officers’ Certificate of Amgen Inc., dated May 23, 2008, including form of the Company’s 6.90% Senior
Notes due 2038. (Filed as exhibit to Form 8-K on May 23, 2008 and incorporated herein by reference.)
Officers’ Certificate of Amgen Inc., dated January 16, 2009, including form of the Company’s 6.40% Senior
Notes due 2039. (Filed as exhibit to Form 8-K on January 16, 2009 and incorporated herein by reference.)
Officers’ Certificate of Amgen Inc., dated March 12, 2010, including form of the Company’s 5.75% Senior
Notes due 2040. (Filed as exhibit to Form 8-K on March 12, 2010 and incorporated herein by reference.)
Officers’ Certificate of Amgen Inc., dated September 16, 2010, including form of the Company’s 4.95%
Senior Notes due 2041. (Filed as an exhibit to Form 8-K on September 17, 2010 and incorporated herein by
reference.)
Officers’ Certificate of Amgen Inc., dated June 30, 2011, including form of the Company’s 5.65% Senior
Notes due 2042. (Filed as an exhibit to Form 8-K on June 30, 2011 and incorporated herein by reference.)
Officers’ Certificate of Amgen Inc., dated November 10, 2011, including form of the Company’s 5.15%
Senior Notes due 2041. (Filed as an exhibit to Form 8-K on November 10, 2011 and incorporated herein by
reference.)
88
Exhibit No.
4.16
Description
Officers’ Certificate of Amgen Inc., dated December 5, 2011, including form of the Company’s 5.50%
Senior Notes due 2026. (Filed as an exhibit to Form 8-K on December 5, 2011 and incorporated herein by
reference.)
4.17
4.18
4.19
4.20
4.21
4.22
4.23
4.24
4.25
4.26
4.27
4.28
4.29
4.30
4.31
4.32
Officers’ Certificate of Amgen Inc., dated May 15, 2012, including form of the Company’s 5.375% Senior
Notes due 2043. (Filed as an exhibit to Form 8-K on May 15, 2012 and incorporated herein by reference.)
Officers’ Certificate of Amgen Inc., dated September 13, 2012, including form of the Company’s 4.000%
Senior Notes due 2029. (Filed as an exhibit to Form 8-K on September 13, 2012 and incorporated herein by
reference.)
Indenture, dated May 22, 2014, between Amgen Inc. and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company,
N.A., as Trustee. (Filed as an exhibit to Form 8-K on May 22, 2014 and incorporated herein by reference.)
Officers’ Certificate of Amgen Inc., dated May 22, 2014, including form of the Company’s 3.625% Senior
Notes due 2024. (Filed as an exhibit to Form 8-K on May 22, 2014 and incorporated herein by reference.)
Officer’s Certificate of Amgen Inc., dated May 1, 2015, including forms of the Company’s 3.125% Senior
Notes due 2025 and 4.400% Senior Notes due 2045. (Filed as an exhibit on Form 8-K on May 1, 2015 and
incorporated herein by reference.)
Officer’s Certificate of Amgen Inc., dated as of February 25, 2016, including form of the Company’s 2.000%
Senior Notes due 2026. (Filed as an exhibit on Form 8-K on February 26, 2016 and incorporated herein by
reference.)
Officer’s Certificate of Amgen Inc., dated as of June 14, 2016, including forms of the Company’s 4.563%
Senior Notes due 2048 and 4.663% Senior Notes due 2051. (Filed as an exhibit to Form 8-K on June 14,
2016 and incorporated herein by reference.)
Officer’s Certificate of Amgen Inc., dated as of August 19, 2016, including forms of the Company’s 2.600%
Senior Notes due 2026. (Filed as an exhibit to Form 8-K on August 19, 2016 and incorporated herein by
reference.)
Officer’s Certificate of Amgen Inc., dated as of November 2, 2017, including in the form of the Company’s
3.200% Senior Notes due 2027. (Filed as an exhibit to Form 8-K on November 2, 2017 and incorporated
herein by reference.)
Officer’s Certificate of Amgen Inc., dated as of February 21, 2020, including forms of the Company’s
1.900% Senior Notes due 2025, 2.200% Senior Notes due 2027, 2.450% Senior Notes due 2030, 3.150%
Senior Notes due 2040 and 3.375% Senior Notes due 2050. (Filed as an exhibit to Form 8-K on February 21,
2020 and incorporated herein by reference.)
Officer’s Certificate of Amgen Inc., dated as of May 6, 2020, including form of the Company’s 2.300%
Senior Notes due 2031. (Filed as an exhibit to Form 8-K on May 6, 2020 and incorporated herein by
reference.)
Officer’s Certificate of Amgen Inc., dated as of August 17, 2020, including forms of the Company’s 2.770%
Senior Notes due 2053. (Filed as an exhibit to Form 8-K on August 18, 2020 and incorporated herein by
reference.)
Officer’s Certificate of Amgen Inc., dated as of August 9, 2021, including forms of the Company’s 1.650%
Senior Notes due 2028, 2.000% Senior Notes due 2032, 2.800% Senior Notes due 2041 and 3.000% Senior
Notes due 2052. (Filed as an exhibit to Form 8-K on August 9, 2021 and incorporated herein by reference.)
Officer’s Certificate of Amgen Inc., dated as of February 22, 2022, including forms of the Company’s
3.000% Senior Notes due 2029, 3.350% Senior Notes due 2032, 4.200% Senior Notes due 2052 and 4.400%
Senior Notes due 2062. (Filed as an exhibit to Form 8-K on February 22, 2022 and incorporated herein by
reference.)
Officer’s Certificate of Amgen Inc., dated as of August 18, 2022, including forms of the Company’s 4.050%
Senior Notes due 2029, 4.200% Senior Notes due 2033 and 4.875% Senior Notes due 2053. (Filed as an
exhibit to Form 8-K on August 18, 2022 and incorporated herein by reference.)
Officer’s Certificate of the Company, dated as of March 2, 2023, including forms of the Company’s 5.250%
Senior Notes due 2025, 5.507% Senior Notes due 2026, 5.150% Senior Notes due 2028, 5.250% Senior
Notes due 2030, 5.250% Senior Notes due 2033, 5.600% Senior Notes due 2043, 5.650% Senior Notes due
2053 and 5.750% Senior Notes due 2063. (Filed as an exhibit to Form 8-K on March 2, 2023 and
incorporated herein by reference.)
89
Exhibit No.
Description
4.33*
10.1+
10.1.1+
10.1.2+
10.2+*
10.3+*
10.4+
10.5+*
10.6+*
10.7+
10.8+
10.9+
10.9.1+
10.9.2+
10.9.3+
10.9.4+
Description of Amgen Inc.’s Securities Registered Pursuant to Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934.
Amgen Inc. Amended and Restated 2009 Equity Incentive Plan. (Filed as Appendix C to the Definitive
Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A on April 8, 2013 and incorporated herein by reference.)
First Amendment to Amgen Inc. Amended and Restated 2009 Equity Incentive Plan, effective March 4,
2015. (Filed as an exhibit to Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2015 on April 27, 2015 and
incorporated herein by reference.)
Second Amendment to Amgen Inc. Amended and Restated 2009 Equity Incentive Plan, effective March 2,
2016. (Filed as an exhibit to Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2016 on May 2, 2016 and
incorporated herein by reference.)
Form of Grant of Stock Option Agreement for the Amgen Inc. Amended and Restated 2009 Equity Incentive
Plan. (As Amended and Restated on December 11, 2023.)
Form of Restricted Stock Unit Agreement for the Amgen Inc. Amended and Restated 2009 Equity Incentive
Plan. (As Amended and Restated on December 11, 2023.)
Amgen Inc. 2009 Performance Award Program. (As Amended on December 12, 2017.) (Filed as an exhibit
to Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017 on February 13, 2018 and incorporated herein by
reference.)
Form of Performance Unit Agreement for the Amgen Inc. 2009 Performance Award Program. (As Amended
and Reinstated on December 11, 2023.)
Amgen Inc. 2009 Director Equity Incentive Program. (As Amended and Restated on October 24, 2023.)
Form of Restricted Stock Unit Agreement for the Amgen Inc. 2009 Director Equity Incentive Program. (As
Amended on December 11, 2019.) (Filed as an exhibit to Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019
on February 12, 2020 and incorporated herein by reference.)
Form of Cash-Settled Restricted Stock Unit Agreement for the Amgen 2009 Director Equity Incentive
Program. (As Amended on December 11, 2019.) (Filed as an exhibit to Form 10-K for the year ended
December 31, 2019 on February 12, 2020 and incorporated herein by reference.)
Amgen Inc. Supplemental Retirement Plan. (As Amended and Restated effective October 16, 2013.) (Filed
as an exhibit to Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013 on February 24, 2014 and incorporated
herein by reference.)
First Amendment to the Amgen Inc. Supplemental Retirement Plan, effective October 14, 2016. (Filed as an
exhibit to Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2016 on October 28, 2016 and incorporated herein
by reference.)
Second Amendment to the Amgen Inc. Supplemental Retirement Plan, effective October 23, 2019. (Filed as
an exhibit to Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019 on February 12, 2020 and incorporated
herein by reference.)
Third Amendment to the Amgen Inc. Supplemental Retirement Plan, effective October 20, 2021. (Filed as an
exhibit to Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 on February 16, 2022 and incorporated herein
by reference.)
Fourth Amendment to the Amgen Inc. Supplemental Retirement Plan, effective October 20, 2022. (Filed as
an exhibit to Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022 on February 9, 2023 and incorporated herein
by reference.)
10.9.5+*
Fifth Amendment to the Amgen Inc. Supplemental Retirement Plan, effective January 1, 2024.
10.10+
10.11+
Amended and Restated Amgen Change of Control Severance Plan. (As Amended and Restated effective
December 9, 2010 and subsequently amended effective March 2, 2011.) (Filed as an exhibit to Form 10-Q
for the quarter ended March 31, 2011 on May 10, 2011 and incorporated herein by reference.)
Amgen Inc. Executive Incentive Plan. (As Amended and Restated effective January 1, 2022.) (Filed as an
exhibit to Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2022 on April 28, 2022 and incorporated herein by
reference.)
90
Exhibit No.
10.12+
10.12.1+
10.12.2+
10.12.3+
Description
Amgen Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Plan. (As Amended and Restated effective October 16, 2013.)
(Filed as an exhibit to Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013 on February 24, 2014 and
incorporated herein by reference.)
First Amendment to the Amgen Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Plan, effective October 14, 2016.
(Filed as an exhibit to Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2016 on October 28, 2016 and
incorporated herein by reference.)
Second Amendment to the Amgen Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Plan, effective January 1, 2020.
(Filed as an exhibit to Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019 on February 12, 2020 and
incorporated herein by reference.)
Third Amendment to the Amgen Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Plan, effective January 1, 2022.
(Filed as an exhibit to Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 on February 16, 2022 and
incorporated herein by reference.)
10.12.4+*
Fourth Amendment to the Amgen Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Plan, effective January 1, 2024.
10.13+
Aircraft Time Sharing Agreement, dated December 3, 2021, by and between Amgen Inc. and Robert A.
Bradway. (Filed as an exhibit to Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 on February 16, 2022 and
incorporated herein by reference.)
10.14+*
Agreement between Amgen Inc. and James Bradner, dated December 13, 2023.
10.15
10.16
10.17*
Term Loan Credit Agreement, dated as of December 22, 2022, by and among Amgen Inc., Citibank, N.A., as
administrative agent, Bank of America, N.A., as syndication agent, Citibank, N.A., Bank of America, N.A.,
Goldman Sachs Bank USA and Mizuho Bank, Ltd., as lead arrangers and book runners, Goldman Sachs
Bank USA and Mizuho Bank, Ltd. as documentation agents, and the other banks party thereto. (Filed as an
exhibit to Form 8-K on December 22, 2022 and incorporated herein by reference.)
Third Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of March 9, 2023, among Amgen Inc., the Banks
therein named, Citibank, N.A., as Administrative Agent, and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Syndication
Agent. (Filed as an exhibit to Form 8-K on March 9, 2023 and incorporated herein by reference.)
Collaboration and License Agreement between Amgen Inc. and Celltech R&D Limited dated May 10, 2002
(portions of the exhibit have been omitted because they are both (i) not material and (ii) is the type of
information that the Company treats as private or confidential.) and Amendment No. 1, effective June 9,
2003, to Collaboration and License Agreement between Amgen Inc. and Celltech R&D Limited (portions of
the exhibit have been omitted because they are both (i) not material and (ii) is the type of information that the
Company treats as private or confidential.)
10.17.1*
Amendment No. 2 to Collaboration and License Agreement, effective November 14, 2016, between Amgen
Inc. and Celltech R&D Limited. (portions of the exhibit have been omitted because they are both (i) not
material and (ii) is the type of information that the Company treats as private or confidential.)
10.18
10.19
10.19.1
Letter Agreement, dated June 25, 2019, by and between Amgen Inc. and UCB Celltech (portions of the
exhibit have been omitted because they are both (i) not material and (ii) would be competitively harmful if
publicly disclosed). (Filed as an exhibit to Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2019 on July 31, 2019
and incorporated herein by reference.)
Collaboration Agreement, dated October 31, 2019, by and between Amgen Inc. and BeiGene Switzerland
GmbH, a wholly-owned subsidiary of BeiGene, Ltd. (portions of the exhibit have been omitted because they
are both (i) not material and (ii) would be competitively harmful if publicly disclosed). (Filed as an exhibit to
Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019 on February 12, 2020 and incorporated herein by
reference.)
First Amendment to Collaboration Agreement, dated April 20, 2022, by and between Amgen Inc. and
BeiGene Switzerland GmbH, and BeiGene, Ltd. (portions of the exhibit have been omitted because they are
both (i) not material and (ii) is the type of information that the Company treats as private or confidential.)
(Filed as an exhibit to Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2022 on August 5, 2022 and incorporated
herein by reference.)
91
Exhibit No.
10.19.2
Description
Second Amendment to Collaboration Agreement, entered into as of February 26, 2023, by and between
Amgen Inc. and BeiGene Switzerland GmbH, and BeiGene, Ltd. (portions of the exhibit have been omitted
because they are both (i) not material and (ii) is the type of information that the Company treats as private or
confidential.) (Filed as an exhibit to Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2023 on April 28, 2023 and
incorporated herein by reference.)
10.20
10.21
10.21.1
10.21.2
10.21.3
10.22
10.22.1
10.22.2
10.22.3
10.22.4
10.22.5*
10.23
Guarantee, dated as of October 31, 2019, made by and among BeiGene, Ltd. and Amgen Inc. (Filed as an
exhibit to Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019 on February 12, 2020 and incorporated herein
by reference.)
Share Purchase Agreement, dated October 31, 2019, by and between Amgen Inc. and BeiGene, Ltd. (portions
of the exhibit have been omitted because they are both (i) not material and (ii) would be competitively
harmful if publicly disclosed). (Filed as an exhibit to Schedule 13D on January 8, 2020 and incorporated
herein by reference.)
Amendment No. 1 to Share Purchase Agreement, dated December 6, 2019, by and among BeiGene, Ltd. and
Amgen Inc. (Filed as an exhibit to Schedule 13D on January 8, 2020 and incorporated herein by reference.)
Restated Amendment No. 2 to Share Purchase Agreement, dated September 24, 2020, by and among
BeiGene, Ltd. and Amgen Inc. (Filed as an exhibit to Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2020
on October 29, 2020 and incorporated herein by reference.)
Amendment No. 3 to Share Purchase Agreement, dated January 30, 2023, by and among BeiGene, Ltd. and
Amgen Inc. (Filed as an exhibit to Form 8-K on January 31, 2023 and incorporated herein by reference.)
Collaboration Agreement dated March 30, 2012 by and between Amgen Inc. and AstraZeneca Collaboration
Ventures, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP (portions of the exhibit have
been omitted because they are both (i) not material and (ii) is the type of information that the Company treats
as private or confidential.) (Filed as an exhibit to Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2022 on August
5, 2022 and incorporated herein by reference.)
Amendment No. 1 to the Collaboration Agreement, dated October 1, 2014, by and among Amgen Inc.,
AstraZeneca Collaboration Ventures, LLC and AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP (portions of the exhibit have
been omitted because they are both (i) not material and (ii) is the type of information that the Company treats
as private or confidential.) (Filed as an exhibit to Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2022 on August
5, 2022 and incorporated herein by reference.)
Amendment Nos. 2 through 6 to the March 30, 2012 Collaboration Agreement between Amgen Inc. and
AstraZeneca Collaboration Ventures, LLC, dated May 2 and 27 and October 2, 2016, January 31, 2018, and
May 15, 2020, respectively (portions of the exhibit have been omitted because they are both (i) not material
and (ii) would be competitively harmful if publicly disclosed.) (Filed as an exhibit to Form 10-Q for the
quarter ended June 30, 2020 on July 29, 2020 and incorporated herein by reference.)
Amendment No. 7 to the Collaboration Agreement, dated December 17, 2020, by and between Amgen Inc.
and AstraZeneca Collaboration Ventures, LLC (portions of the exhibit have been omitted because they are
both (i) not material and (ii) would be competitively harmful if publicly disclosed.) (Filed as an exhibit to
Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020 on February 9, 2021 and incorporated herein by
reference.)
Amendment No. 8 to the Collaboration Agreement, dated November 19, 2021, by and between Amgen Inc.
and AstraZeneca Collaboration Ventures, LLC (portions of the exhibit have been omitted because they are
both (i) not material and (ii) is the type of information that the Company treats as private or confidential.)
(Filed as an exhibit to Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 on February 16, 2022 and
incorporated herein by reference.)
Letter Agreement Regarding the Collaboration Agreement, dated as of December 1, 2023, by and between
Amgen Inc. and AstraZeneca Collaboration Ventures, LLC (portions of the exhibit have been omitted
because they are both (i) not material and (ii) is the type of information that the Company treats as private or
confidential.)
License and Collaboration Agreement, dated June 1, 2021, by and between Amgen Inc. and Kyowa Kirin
Co., Ltd. (portions of the exhibit have been omitted because they are both (i) not material and (ii) is the type
of information that the Company treats as private or confidential). (Filed as an exhibit to Form 10-Q for the
quarter ended June 30, 2021 on August 4, 2021 and incorporated herein by reference.)
21*
Subsidiaries of the Company.
92
Exhibit No.
23
Description
Consent of the Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm. The consent is set forth on page 95 of this
Annual Report on the 10-K.
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97*
Power of Attorney. The Power of Attorney is set forth on page 96 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Rule 13a-14(a) Certifications.
Section 1350 Certifications.
Policy Relating to Recovery of Erroneously Awarded Compensation.
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Item 16.
FORM 10-K SUMMARY
Not applicable.
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this Annual Report to
be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
SIGNATURES
AMGEN INC.
(Registrant)
Date: February 14, 2024
By:
/s/ PETER H. GRIFFITH
Peter H. Griffith
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial Officer)
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EXHIBIT 23
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
We consent to the incorporation by reference in the following Registration Statements:
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Registration Statement (Form S-3 No. 333-269670) of Amgen Inc.,
Registration Statement (Form S-8 No. 333-159377) pertaining to the Amgen Inc. Amended and Restated 2009 Equity
Incentive Plan,
Registration Statement (Form S-8 No. 33-39183) pertaining to the Amgen Inc. Amended and Restated Employee
Stock Purchase Plan,
Registration Statements (Form S-8 Nos. 33-39104, 333-144581 and 333-216719) pertaining to the Amgen Retirement
and Savings Plan,
Registration Statements (Form S-8 Nos. 33-47605, 333-144580 and 333-216715) pertaining to The Retirement and
Savings Plan for Amgen Manufacturing, Limited (formerly known as the Retirement and Savings Plan for Amgen
Manufacturing, Inc.),
Registration Statements (Form S-8 Nos. 333-81284, 333-177868, 333-216723 and 333-260723) pertaining to the
Amgen Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Plan,
Registration Statements (Form S-8 Nos. 333-176240 and 333-260724) pertaining to the Amgen Profit Sharing Plan
for Employees in Ireland, and
Registration Statement (Form S-8 No. 333-274900) pertaining to the Horizon Therapeutics Public Limited Company
Amended and Restated 2014 Equity Incentive Plan, Horizon Therapeutics Public Limited Company Amended and
Restated 2018 Equity Incentive Plan and 2018 Restricted Stock Unit Award Sub-Plan, and Horizon Therapeutics
Public Limited Company Amended and Restated 2020 Equity Incentive Plan and 2020 Restricted Stock Unit Award
Sub-Plan;
of our reports dated February 14, 2024, with respect to the consolidated financial statements of Amgen Inc. and the
effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting of Amgen Inc. included in this Annual Report (Form 10-K) of
Amgen Inc. for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Los Angeles, California
February 14, 2024
/s/ Ernst & Young LLP
95
POWER OF ATTORNEY
EXHIBIT 24
KNOW ALL MEN AND WOMEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that each person whose signature appears below constitutes
and appoints Robert A. Bradway, Peter H. Griffith and Jonathan P. Graham, or any of them, his or her attorney-in-fact, each
with the power of substitution and re-substitution, for him or her in any and all capacities, to sign any amendments to this
Report, and to file the same, with exhibits thereto and other documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and
Exchange Commission, hereby ratifying and confirming all that each of said attorneys-in-fact, or his or her substitute or
substitutes, may do or cause to be done by virtue hereof.
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following
persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated:
Signature
Title
/S/ ROBERT A. BRADWAY
Robert A. Bradway
/S/ PETER H. GRIFFITH
Peter H. Griffith
/S/ MATTHEW C. BUSCH
Matthew C. Busch
/S/ WANDA M. AUSTIN
Wanda M. Austin
/S/ MICHAEL V. DRAKE
Michael V. Drake
/S/ BRIAN J. DRUKER
Brian J. Druker
/S/ ROBERT A. ECKERT
Robert A. Eckert
/S/ GREG C. GARLAND
Greg C. Garland
/S/ CHARLES M. HOLLEY, JR.
Charles M. Holley, Jr.
/S/ S. OMAR ISHRAK
S. Omar Ishrak
/S/ TYLER JACKS
Tyler Jacks
/S/ ELLEN J. KULLMAN
Ellen J. Kullman
/S/ AMY E. MILES
Amy E. Miles
/S/ RONALD D. SUGAR
Ronald D. Sugar
/S/ R. SANDERS WILLIAMS
R. Sanders Williams
Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer
and President, and Director
(Principal Executive Officer)
Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial Officer)
Vice President, Finance and
Chief Accounting Officer
(Principal Accounting Officer)
Director
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Stockholders and the Board of Directors of Amgen Inc.
Opinion on the Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Amgen Inc. (the Company) as of December 31, 2023 and
2022, the related consolidated statements of income, comprehensive income, stockholders’ equity and cash flows for each of
the three years in the period ended December 31, 2023, and the related notes and the financial statement schedule listed in the
Index at Item 15(a)2 (collectively referred to as the “consolidated financial statements”). In our opinion, the consolidated
financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company at December 31, 2023 and
2022, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2023, in
conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States)
(PCAOB), the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2023, based on criteria established in
Internal Control—Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission
(2013 framework) and our report dated February 14, 2024 expressed an unqualified opinion thereon.
Basis for Opinion
These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on
the Company’s financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the PCAOB and are
required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable
rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the
audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to
error or fraud. Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial
statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included
examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included
evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall
presentation of the financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
Critical Audit Matters
The critical audit matters communicated below are matters arising from the current period audit of the financial statements that
were communicated or required to be communicated to the audit committee and that: (1) relate to accounts or disclosures that
are material to the financial statements and (2) involved our especially challenging, subjective or complex judgments. The
communication of critical audit matters does not alter in any way our opinion on the consolidated financial statements, taken as
a whole, and we are not, by communicating the critical audit matters below, providing separate opinions on the critical audit
matters or on the accounts or disclosures to which they relate.
F-1
Description of the
Matter
How We
Addressed the
Matter in Our
Audit
Sales deductions
As of December 31, 2023, the Company recorded accrued sales deductions of $7.3 billion. As
described in Note 1 to the financial statements under the caption “Product sales and sales deductions,”
revenues from product sales are recognized net of accruals for estimated rebates, wholesaler
chargebacks, discounts and other deductions (collectively sales deductions), which are established at
the time of sale.
Auditing the estimation of sales deductions, specifically estimated chargebacks, commercial rebates,
and Medicaid rebates related to U.S. product sales, which are netted against product sales, is complex,
requires significant judgment, and the amounts involved are material to the financial statements taken
as a whole. Revenue from product sales is recognized upon transfer of control of a product to a
customer, generally upon delivery, and is based on an amount that reflects the consideration to which
the Company expects to be entitled, which represents an amount that is net of accruals for estimated
sales deductions. The estimated sales deductions are based on current contractual and statutory
requirements, market events and trends, internal and external historical data, and forecasted customer
buying patterns.
We obtained an understanding, evaluated the design and tested the operating effectiveness of internal
controls over the sales deduction processes. This included testing controls over management’s review
of significant assumptions and inputs used in the estimate of sales deductions, including actual sales,
contractual terms, historical experience, wholesaler inventory levels, demand data and estimated
patient population. We also tested management’s controls over the accuracy of forecasting demand
activity as well as the completeness and accuracy of the significant components included in the final
sales deduction estimates.
To test management’s estimated sales deductions, we obtained management’s calculations for the
respective estimates and performed the following procedures, among others. We tested management’s
estimation process over the determination of sales discount accruals by developing an independent
expectation of the estimated accrual balances, including comparing accrual balances recorded by
management to those implied by historical payment trends, evaluating trends in actual sales and
discount accrual balances, confirming terms and conditions for a sample of contracts, testing a sample
of credits issued and payments made throughout the year, and agreeing rates to underlying contract
terms.
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Description of the
Matter
Unrecognized tax benefits
As discussed in Notes 1 and 7 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company operates in
various jurisdictions in which differing interpretations of complex tax laws and regulations create
uncertainty and necessitate the use of significant judgment in the determination of the Company’s
unrecognized tax benefits, particularly in the U.S. federal tax jurisdiction where the Company has
significant assets and operations. In this regard, the Company uses significant judgment in (1)
determining whether a tax position’s technical merits are more-likely-than-not to be sustained and (2)
measuring the amount of tax benefit that qualifies for recognition. As of December 31, 2023, the
Company accrued $4.0 billion of gross unrecognized tax benefits. Auditing the assessment of the
technical merits and measurement of the Company’s unrecognized tax benefits is challenging due to
the high degree of estimation and management judgement, given the ultimate resolution is dependent
on uncontrollable factors such as the resolution of audit disputes with the IRS.
How We
Addressed the
Matter in Our
Audit
We obtained an understanding, evaluated the design and tested the operating effectiveness of internal
controls over the Company’s process to assess the technical merits of its tax positions, as well as
management’s process to measure the unrecognized tax benefits of those tax positions, particularly in
regard to matters in dispute with the IRS. This included testing controls over management’s review of
the inputs, calculations, assumptions and methods selected to measure the amount of tax benefits that
qualify for recognition.
We involved tax controversy and transfer pricing specialists to assist in assessing the technical merits
and measurement of certain of the Company’s unrecognized tax benefits. Depending on the nature of
the specific tax position and, as applicable, developments with the relevant tax authorities, our
procedures included obtaining and reviewing the Company’s correspondence with such tax authorities
and evaluating certain third-party advice to support the Company’s evaluations and recorded positions.
We evaluated developments in the applicable regulatory environments to assess potential effects on the
Company’s recorded positions. We assessed management’s consideration of current tax controversy,
litigation and tax litigation trends. We analyzed the assumptions and data used by the Company when it
determined the amount of tax benefits to recognize, including applicable interest and penalties, and we
tested the accuracy of those underlying calculations. We have also evaluated the Company’s income
tax disclosures included in Note 7 in relation to these matters.
F-3
Description of the
Matter
Valuation of intangible assets acquired in a business combination
As described in Note 3 to the financial statements, on October 6, 2023, the Company completed its
acquisition of Horizon Therapeutics plc (“Horizon”) (“Horizon acquisition”). The transaction was
accounted for as a business combination using the acquisition method of accounting. The acquisition
date fair values of acquired intangible assets, primarily consisted of finite-lived developed-product-
technology rights, inclusive of the TEPEZZA intangible asset. The finite-lived intangible assets were
valued using a multi-period excess earnings income approach that discounts expected future cash flows
to present value.
Auditing the acquisition date fair values of the TEPEZZA finite-lived developed-product-technology
rights intangible asset acquired from Horizon was complex due to the significant judgment required in
estimating the fair value. In particular, the fair value estimate required the use of a valuation
methodology that was sensitive to changes in significant assumptions (e.g., revenue projections and
discount rate), which were affected by expected future market or economic conditions.
How We
Addressed the
Matter in Our
Audit
We evaluated and tested the design and operating effectiveness of the Company’s internal controls over
the determination of the estimated fair value of the intangible assets. For example, we tested controls
over management's review of the valuation methodologies and the significant assumptions used to
develop the fair value estimate of the TEPEZZA intangible asset. We also tested management's
controls to validate that the data used in the fair value estimate was complete and accurate.
To test the Company’s estimated fair value of the TEPEZZA intangible asset, our audit procedures
included, among others, evaluating the Company’s selection of the valuation methodology and the
significant assumptions, with the assistance of a valuation specialist. We also tested the completeness
and accuracy of the underlying data utilized in the valuation. For example, we compared the TEPEZZA
revenue projections to analyst reports, current industry and market trends, historical results of the
acquired business and to other relevant factors. We also performed sensitivity analyses over significant
assumptions to evaluate the impact that changes in significant assumptions would have on the fair
value of the TEPEZZA acquired intangible asset. In addition, we tested the estimated discount rate
applied to the TEPEZZA intangible asset value.
We have served as the Company’s auditor since 1980.
Los Angeles, California
February 14, 2024
/s/ Ernst & Young LLP
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AMGEN INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
Years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021
(In millions, except per-share data)
2023
2022
2021
$
26,910 $
24,801 $
1,280
28,190
1,522
26,323
8,451
4,784
—
6,179
879
6,406
4,434
—
5,414
503
24,297
1,682
25,979
6,454
4,819
1,505
5,368
194
20,293
16,757
18,340
7,897
9,566
7,639
(2,875)
2,833
(1,406)
(814)
(1,197)
259
7,855
1,138
7,346
6,701
794
808
6,717 $
6,552 $
5,893
12.56 $
12.49 $
12.18 $
12.11 $
10.34
10.28
535
538
538
541
570
573
$
$
$
Revenues:
Product sales
Other revenues
Total revenues
Operating expenses:
Cost of sales
Research and development
Acquired in-process research and development
Selling, general and administrative
Other
Total operating expenses
Operating income
Other income (expense):
Interest expense, net
Other income (expense), net
Income before income taxes
Provision for income taxes
Net income
Earnings per share:
Basic
Diluted
Shares used in the calculation of earnings per share:
Basic
Diluted
See accompanying notes.
F-5
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
AMGEN INC.
Years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021
(In millions)
2023
2022
2021
$
6,717 $
6,552 $
5,893
50
(150)
—
42
(58)
6,659 $
496
67
—
2
565
7,117 $
(135)
324
(1)
1
189
6,082
Net income
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of reclassification
adjustments and taxes:
Gains (losses) on foreign currency translation
(Losses) gains on cash flow hedges
Losses on available-for-sale securities
Other
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of taxes
Comprehensive income
$
See accompanying notes.
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AMGEN INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
December 31, 2023 and 2022
(In millions, except per-share data)
ASSETS
2023
2022
$
10,944 $
—
7,268
9,518
2,602
30,332
5,941
32,641
18,629
9,611
$
97,154 $
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
$
1,590 $
15,359
1,443
18,392
63,170
2,354
4,680
2,326
7,629
1,676
5,563
4,930
2,388
22,186
5,427
16,080
15,529
5,899
65,121
1,572
12,524
1,591
15,687
37,354
11
5,757
2,651
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents
Marketable securities
Trade receivables, net
Inventories
Other current assets
Total current assets
Property, plant and equipment, net
Intangible assets, net
Goodwill
Other noncurrent assets
Total assets
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable
Accrued liabilities
Current portion of long-term debt
Total current liabilities
Long-term debt
Long-term deferred tax liabilities
Long-term tax liabilities
Other noncurrent liabilities
Contingencies and commitments
Stockholders’ equity:
Common stock and additional paid-in capital; $0.0001 par value per share; 2,750.0
shares authorized; outstanding—535.4 shares in 2023 and 534.0 shares in 2022
Accumulated deficit
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Total stockholders’ equity
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
33,070
(26,549)
(289)
6,232
$
97,154 $
32,514
(28,622)
(231)
3,661
65,121
See accompanying notes.
F-7
AMGEN INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021
(In millions, except per-share data)
Number
of shares
of common
stock
Common
stock and
additional
paid-in capital
Accumulated
deficit
Accumulated
other
comprehensive
(loss) income
Total
Balance as of December 31, 2020
578.3 $
31,802 $
(21,408) $
(985) $
Net income
Other comprehensive income, net of taxes
Dividends declared on common stock ($7.22 per
share)
Issuance of common stock in connection with the
Company’s equity award programs
Stock-based compensation expense
Tax impact related to employee stock-based
compensation expense
Repurchases of common stock
Balance as of December 31, 2021
Net income
Other comprehensive income, net of taxes
Dividends declared on common stock ($7.95 per
share)
Issuance of common stock in connection with the
Company’s equity award programs
Stock-based compensation expense
Tax impact related to employee stock-based
compensation expense
Repurchases of common stock
Balance as of December 31, 2022
Net income
Other comprehensive loss, net of taxes
Dividends declared on common stock ($8.64 per
share)
Issuance of common stock in connection with the
Company’s equity award programs
Stock-based compensation expense
Equity awards issued for Horizon acquisition, net
Tax impact related to employee stock-based
compensation expense
Repurchases of common stock
Balance as of December 31, 2023
—
—
—
1.7
—
—
(21.7)
558.3
—
—
—
1.8
—
—
—
—
—
82
361
(149)
5,893
—
(4,098)
—
—
—
—
(4,987)
—
189
—
—
—
—
—
32,096
(24,600)
(796)
—
—
—
138
419
(139)
6,552
—
(4,264)
—
—
—
(26.1)
534.0
—
(6,310)
32,514
(28,622)
—
—
—
1.4
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
95
454
141
(134)
—
6,717
—
(4,644)
—
—
—
—
—
—
565
—
—
—
—
—
(231)
—
(58)
—
—
—
—
—
—
9,409
5,893
189
(4,098)
82
361
(149)
(4,987)
6,700
6,552
565
(4,264)
138
419
(139)
(6,310)
3,661
6,717
(58)
(4,644)
95
454
141
(134)
—
535.4 $
33,070 $
(26,549) $
(289) $
6,232
See accompanying notes.
F-8
AMGEN INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021
(In millions)
2023
2022
2021
$
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income
Depreciation, amortization and other
Stock-based compensation expense
Deferred income taxes
Acquired in-process research and development
Adjustments for equity method investments
Loss on divestiture
(Gains) losses on equity securities
Other items, net
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions:
Trade receivables, net
Inventories
Other assets
Accounts payable
Accrued income taxes, net
Long-term tax liabilities
Accrued sales incentives and allowance
Other liabilities
Net cash provided by operating activities
Cash flows from investing activities:
Cash paid for acquisitions, net of cash acquired
Purchases of marketable securities
Proceeds from sales of marketable securities
Proceeds from maturities of marketable securities
Purchases of property, plant and equipment
Other
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities
Cash flows from financing activities:
Net proceeds from issuance of debt
Extinguishment of debt
Repayment of debt
Repurchases of common stock
Dividends paid
Other
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year
$
See accompanying notes.
F-9
6,717 $
4,071
431
(1,273)
—
11
—
(1,565)
563
(1,015)
491
(564)
(402)
(1,031)
371
935
731
8,471
(26,989)
(1)
1,123
550
(1,112)
225
(26,204)
27,777
(647)
(1,454)
—
(4,556)
(72)
21,048
3,315
7,629
10,944 $
6,552 $
3,417
401
(1,198)
—
891
567
127
(303)
(746)
(742)
258
154
(647)
229
846
(85)
9,721
(3,839)
(2,587)
98
1,120
(936)
100
(6,044)
6,919
(297)
—
(6,360)
(4,196)
(103)
(4,037)
(360)
7,989
7,629 $
5,893
3,398
341
(453)
1,505
33
—
—
(262)
(429)
(165)
(237)
(69)
(854)
204
404
(48)
9,261
(2,529)
(8,900)
4,403
8,831
(880)
(192)
733
4,945
—
(4,150)
(4,975)
(4,013)
(78)
(8,271)
1,723
6,266
7,989
AMGEN INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2023
1. Summary of significant accounting policies
Business
Amgen Inc. (including its subsidiaries, referred to as “Amgen,” “the Company,” “we,” “our” or “us”) is a global
biotechnology pioneer that discovers, develops, manufactures and delivers innovative human therapeutics. We operate in one
business segment: human therapeutics.
Principles of consolidation
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Amgen as well as its majority-owned subsidiaries. In
determining whether we are the primary beneficiary of a variable interest entity, we consider whether we have both the power
to direct activities of the entity that most significantly impact the entity’s economic performance and the obligation to absorb
losses of, or the right to receive benefits from, the entity that could potentially be significant to that entity. We do not have any
significant interests in any variable interest entities of which we are the primary beneficiary. All material intercompany
transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation. Certain reclassifications have been made to prior periods in the
consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes to conform with the current presentation.
On October 6, 2023, Amgen completed its acquisition of Horizon, and its operations became included in our consolidated
financial statements commencing on the acquisition date. See Note 3, Acquisitions and divestitures, for additional information
regarding this acquisition.
Use of estimates
The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates
and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual
results may differ from those estimates.
Revenues
Product sales and sales deductions
Revenue from product sales is recognized upon transfer of control of a product to a customer, generally upon delivery,
based on an amount that reflects the consideration to which we expect to be entitled, net of accruals for estimated rebates,
wholesaler chargebacks, discounts and other deductions (collectively, sales deductions) and returns established at the time of
sale.
We analyze the adequacy of our accruals for sales deductions quarterly. Amounts accrued for sales deductions are
adjusted when trends or significant events indicate that an adjustment is appropriate. Accruals are also adjusted to reflect actual
results. Accruals for sales deductions are based primarily on estimates of the amounts earned or to be claimed on the related
sales. These estimates take into consideration current contractual and statutory requirements, specific known market events and
trends, internal and external historical data and forecasted customer buying patterns. Sales deductions are substantially product
specific and therefore, for any given period, can be affected by the mix of products sold. Included in sales deductions are
immaterial net adjustments related to prior-period sales due to changes in estimates.
Returns are estimated through comparison of historical return data with their related sales on a production lot basis.
Historical rates of return are determined for each product and are adjusted for known or expected changes in the marketplace
specific to each product, when appropriate. Historically, sales return provisions have amounted to less than 1% of gross product
sales. Changes in estimates for prior-period sales return provisions have historically been immaterial.
Our payment terms vary by types and locations of customers and by products or services offered. Payment terms differ by
jurisdiction and customer, but payment is generally required in a term ranging from 30 to 120 days from date of shipment or
satisfaction of the performance obligation. For certain products or services and certain customer types, we may require payment
before products are delivered or services are rendered to customers.
Indirect taxes collected from customers and remitted to government authorities that are related to sales of the Company’s
products, primarily in Europe, are excluded from revenues.
As a practical expedient, sales commissions are expensed when incurred because the amortization period would have been
F-10
one year or less. These costs are recorded in SG&A expense in the Consolidated Statements of Income.
Other revenues
Other revenues consist primarily of royalty income and corporate partner revenues. Royalties from licensees are based on
third-party sales of licensed products and are recorded when the related third-party product sale occurs. Royalty income is
estimated based on historical and forecasted sales trends. Corporate partner revenues are composed mainly of license fees and
milestones earned and our share of commercial profits generated from collaborations. See Arrangements with multiple-
performance obligations, discussed below.
Arrangements with multiple-performance obligations
From time to time, we enter into arrangements for the R&D, manufacture and/or commercialization of products and
product candidates. Such arrangements may require us to deliver various rights, services and/or goods, including intellectual
property rights/licenses, R&D services, manufacturing services and/or commercialization services. The underlying terms of
these arrangements generally provide for consideration to Amgen in the form of nonrefundable, upfront license fees;
development and commercial-performance milestone payments; royalty payments; and/or profit sharing.
In arrangements involving more than one performance obligation, each required performance obligation is evaluated to
determine whether it qualifies as a distinct performance obligation based on whether (i) the customer can benefit from the good
or service either on its own or together with other resources that are readily available and (ii) the good or service is separately
identifiable from other promises in the contract. The consideration under the arrangement is then allocated to each separate
distinct performance obligation based on its respective relative stand-alone selling price. The estimated selling price of each
deliverable reflects our best estimate of what the selling price would be if the deliverable was regularly sold by us on a stand-
alone basis or by using an adjusted market assessment approach if selling price on a stand-alone basis is not available.
The consideration allocated to each distinct performance obligation is recognized as revenue when control of the related
goods or services is transferred. Consideration associated with at-risk substantive performance milestones is recognized as
revenue when it is probable that a significant reversal of the cumulative revenue recognized will not occur. We utilize the sales-
and usage-based royalty exception in arrangements that resulted from the license of intellectual property, recognizing revenues
generated from royalties or profit sharing as the underlying sales occur.
Research and development costs
R&D costs are expensed as incurred and primarily include salaries, benefits and other staff-related costs; facilities and
overhead costs; clinical trial and related clinical manufacturing costs; contract services and other outside costs; information
systems’ costs; and amortization of acquired technology used in R&D with alternative future uses. R&D expenses also include
costs and cost recoveries associated with third-party R&D arrangements, including upfront fees and milestones paid to third
parties in connection with technologies that had not reached technological feasibility and did not have an alternative future use.
Net payment or reimbursement of R&D costs is recognized when the obligations are incurred or as we become entitled to the
cost recovery. See Note 9, Collaborations.
Selling, general and administrative costs
SG&A costs are primarily composed of salaries, benefits and other staff-related costs associated with sales and marketing,
finance, legal and other administrative personnel; facilities and overhead costs; outside marketing, advertising and legal
expenses; the U.S. healthcare reform federal excise fee on Branded Prescription Pharmaceutical Manufacturers and Importers;
and other general and administrative costs. Advertising costs are expensed as incurred and were $647 million, $841 million and
$843 million during the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, respectively. SG&A expenses also include costs and
cost recoveries associated with marketing and promotion efforts under certain collaborative arrangements. Net payment or
reimbursement of SG&A costs is recognized when the obligations are incurred or we become entitled to the cost recovery. See
Note 9, Collaborations.
Leases
At inception of a contract, we determine whether an arrangement is or contains a lease. For all leases, we determine the
classification as either operating or financing. Operating leases are included in Other noncurrent assets, Accrued liabilities and
Other noncurrent liabilities in our Consolidated Balance Sheets.
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ROU assets represent our right to use an underlying asset for the lease term, and lease liabilities represent our obligation
to make lease payments under the lease. Lease recognition occurs at the commencement date, and lease liability amounts are
based on the present value of lease payments made during the lease term. Our lease terms may include options to extend or
terminate a lease when it is reasonably certain that we will exercise that option. Because most of our leases do not provide
information to determine an implicit interest rate, we use our incremental borrowing rate in determining the present value of
lease payments. ROU assets also include any lease payments made prior to the commencement date less lease incentives
received. Operating lease expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term.
We have lease agreements with both lease and nonlease components, which are generally accounted for together as a
single lease component. In addition, for certain vehicle and equipment leases, we apply a portfolio approach to determine the
lease term and discount rate.
Stock-based compensation
We have stock-based compensation plans under which various types of equity-based awards are granted, including RSUs,
performance units and stock options. The fair values of RSUs and stock option awards, which are subject only to service
conditions with graded vesting, are recognized as compensation expense, generally on a straight-line basis over the service
period, net of estimated forfeitures. The fair values of performance unit awards are recognized as compensation expense,
generally on a straight-line basis from the grant date to the end of the performance period. See Note 5, Stock-based
compensation.
Income taxes
We provide for income taxes based on pretax income and applicable tax rates in the various jurisdictions in which we
operate. Significant judgment is required in determining our provision for income taxes and income tax assets and liabilities,
including evaluating uncertainties in the application of accounting principles and complex tax laws. Deferred income taxes are
recorded for the expected tax consequences of temporary differences between the bases of assets and liabilities, as well as for
loss and tax credit carryforwards for financial reporting purposes and amounts recognized for income tax purposes. We record a
valuation allowance to reduce our deferred tax assets to the amount of future tax benefit that is more likely than not to be
realized.
We recognize the tax benefit from an uncertain tax position only if it is more likely than not that the tax position will be
sustained upon examination by tax authorities based on the technical merits of the position. The tax benefit recognized in the
consolidated financial statements for a particular tax position is based on the largest benefit that is more likely than not to be
realized. The amount of UTBs is adjusted as appropriate for changes in facts and circumstances, such as significant
amendments to existing tax law, new regulations or interpretations by tax authorities, new information obtained during a tax
examination or resolution of an examination. We recognize both accrued interest and penalties, when appropriate, related to
UTBs in income tax expense. See Note 7, Income taxes.
Acquisitions
We first determine whether a set of assets acquired constitute a business and should be accounted for as a business
combination. If the assets acquired do not constitute a business, we account for the transaction as an asset acquisition. Business
combinations are accounted for by means of the acquisition method of accounting. Under the acquisition method, assets
acquired, including IPR&D projects, and liabilities assumed are recorded at their respective fair values as of the acquisition date
in our consolidated financial statements. The excess of the fair value of consideration transferred over the fair value of the net
assets acquired is recorded as goodwill. Contingent consideration obligations incurred in connection with a business
combination (including the assumption of an acquiree’s liability arising from an acquisition it consummated prior to our
acquisition) are recorded at their fair values on the acquisition date and remeasured at their fair values each subsequent
reporting period until the related contingencies have been resolved. The resulting changes in fair values are recorded in
earnings. In contrast, asset acquisitions are accounted for by using a cost accumulation and allocation model. Under this model,
the cost of the acquisition is allocated to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed. IPR&D projects with no alternative future
use are recorded in R&D expense upon acquisition, and contingent consideration obligations incurred in connection with an
asset acquisition are recorded when it is probable that they will occur and they can be reasonably estimated. See Note 3,
Acquisitions and divestitures, and Note 18, Fair value measurement.
Cash equivalents
We consider cash equivalents to be only those investments that are highly liquid, that are readily convertible to cash and
that mature within three months from the date of purchase.
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Interest-bearing securities
We consider our interest-bearing securities investment portfolio as available-for-sale, and accordingly, these investments
are recorded at fair value, with unrealized gains and losses recorded in AOCI. Investments with maturities beyond one year may
be classified as short-term marketable securities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets due to their highly liquid nature and
because they represent the Company’s investments that are available for current operations. See Note 10, Investments, and Note
18, Fair value measurement.
Inventories
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value. Cost, which includes amounts related to materials, labor
and overhead, is determined in a manner that approximates the first-in, first-out method. Net realizable value is the estimated
selling price in the ordinary course of business less reasonably predictable costs of completion, disposal and transportation. See
Note 11, Inventories.
Derivatives
We recognize all of our derivative instruments as either assets or liabilities at fair value in the Consolidated Balance
Sheets. The accounting for changes in the fair value of a derivative instrument depends on whether the derivative has been
formally designated and qualifies as part of a hedging relationship under the applicable accounting standards and, further, on
the type of hedging relationship. For derivatives formally designated as hedges, we assess both at inception and quarterly
thereafter whether the hedging derivatives are highly effective in offsetting changes in either the fair value or cash flows of the
hedged item. Our derivatives that are not designated and do not qualify as hedges are adjusted to fair value through current
earnings. See Note 18, Fair value measurement, and Note 19, Derivative instruments.
Property, plant and equipment, net
Property, plant and equipment is recorded at historical cost, net of accumulated depreciation, amortization and, if
applicable, impairment charges. We review our property, plant and equipment assets for impairment whenever events or
changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Depreciation is recorded over
the assets’ useful lives on a straight-line basis. Leasehold improvements are amortized on a straight-line basis over the shorter
of their estimated useful lives or lease terms. See Note 12, Property, plant and equipment.
Goodwill and other intangible assets
Finite-lived intangible assets are recorded at cost, net of accumulated amortization, and, if applicable, impairment charges.
Amortization of finite-lived intangible assets is recorded over the assets’ estimated useful lives on a straight-line basis or based
on the pattern in which economic benefits are consumed, if reliably determinable. We review our finite-lived intangible assets
for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be
recoverable. See Note 13, Goodwill and other intangible assets.
The fair values of IPR&D projects acquired in a business combination that are not complete are capitalized and accounted
for as indefinite-lived intangible assets until completion or abandonment of the related R&D efforts. Upon successful
completion of the project, the capitalized amount is amortized over its estimated useful life. If a project is abandoned, all
remaining capitalized amounts are written off immediately. Major risks and uncertainties are often associated with IPR&D
projects because we are required to obtain regulatory approvals before marketing the resulting products. Such approvals require
completing clinical trials that demonstrate a product candidate is safe and effective. Consequently, the eventual realized value
of the acquired IPR&D project may vary from its fair value at the date of acquisition, and IPR&D impairment charges may
occur in future periods.
Capitalized IPR&D projects are tested for impairment annually and whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate
that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. We consider various factors for potential impairment, including the current
legal and regulatory environment and the competitive landscape. Adverse clinical trial results, significant delays in obtaining
marketing approval, the inability to bring a product to market and the introduction or advancement of competitors’ products
could result in partial or full impairment of the related intangible assets.
We perform an impairment test of goodwill annually and whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the
carrying amount may not be recoverable. To date, an impairment of goodwill has not been recorded. See Note 13, Goodwill and
other intangible assets.
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Contingencies
In the ordinary course of business, we are involved in various legal proceedings, government investigations and other
matters that are complex in nature and have outcomes that are difficult to predict. Certain of these proceedings are discussed in
Note 20, Contingencies and commitments. We record accruals for loss contingencies to the extent that we conclude it is
probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount of the related loss can be reasonably estimated. We evaluate, on a
quarterly basis, developments in legal proceedings and other matters that could cause an increase or decrease in the amount of
the liability that has been accrued previously.
Foreign currency translation
The net assets of international subsidiaries whose functional currencies are not in U.S. dollars are translated into U.S.
dollars using current exchange rates. The U.S. dollar effects that arise from translation of the net assets of these subsidiaries at
changing rates are recognized in AOCI. The subsidiaries’ earnings are translated into U.S. dollars by using average exchange
rates.
Equity investments
Marketable and nonmarketable equity securities
Investments in publicly traded equity securities with readily determinable fair values are recorded at quoted market prices
for identical securities, with changes in fair value recorded in Other income (expense), net, in the Consolidated Statements of
Income. Investments in equity securities without readily determinable fair values are recorded at cost minus impairment, if any,
adjusted for changes resulting from observable price changes in orderly transactions for identical or similar securities. Such
adjustments are recorded in Other income (expense), net, in the Consolidated Statements of Income.
Equity method investments
Equity investments that give us the ability to exert significant influence, but not control, over an investee for which we
have not elected the fair value option are accounted for under the equity method of accounting. In concluding whether we have
the ability to exercise significant influence over an investee, we consider factors such as our ownership percentage, voting and
other shareholder rights, board of directors representation and the existence of other collaborative or business relationships. The
equity method of accounting requires us to allocate the difference between the fair value of securities acquired and our
proportionate share of the carrying value of the underlying assets (the basis difference) to various items and amortize such
differences over their useful lives. Our share of investees’ earnings or losses and amortization of basis differences, if any, are
recorded one quarter in arrears in Other income (expense), net, in the Consolidated Statements of Income. We record
impairment losses on our equity method investments if we deem the impairment to be other-than-temporary. We deem an
impairment to be other-than-temporary based on various factors, including but not limited to, the length of time the fair value is
below the carrying value, volatility of the security price and our intent and ability to retain the investment to allow for a
recovery in fair value.
For equity method investments for which we have elected the fair value option, changes in fair value are recorded in Other
income (expense), net, in the Consolidated Statements of Income.
Additionally, we hold investments in limited partnerships, which primarily invest in early-stage biotechnology companies.
As a practical expedient, such limited partnership investments are measured by using our proportionate share of the net asset
values of the underlying investments held by the limited partnerships, with such changes included in Other income (expense),
net, in the Consolidated Statements of Income.
Recent accounting pronouncements
In November 2023, the FASB issued a new accounting standard which improves reportable segment disclosure
requirements. The new standard will require enhanced disclosures about a public company’s significant segment expenses and
more timely and detailed segment information reporting throughout the fiscal period, including for companies with a single
reportable segment. The standard is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2023 and interim periods
beginning after December 15, 2024, and early adoption is permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact of this new
standard on our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.
In December 2023, the FASB issued a new accounting standard which improves income tax disclosure requirements. The
new standard will require more detailed information on several income tax disclosures, such as income taxes paid and the
income tax rate reconciliation table. The standard is effective for public business entities such as Amgen with annual periods
beginning after December 15, 2024, and early adoption is permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact of this new
standard on our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.
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2. Restructuring
In the first quarter of 2023, we initiated a restructuring plan to enhance continued innovation, including investments in
first-in-class medicines, while improving our cost structure. As part of the plan, we are reallocating resources to the areas of the
business that will enable long-term growth. We completed substantially all the activities associated with this restructuring plan
in 2023.
The following table summarizes recorded charges related to the restructuring plan by type of activity and the locations
recognized within the Consolidated Statements of Income (in millions):
Cost of sales
Research and development
Selling, general and administrative
Other
Total
Year ended December 31, 2023
Separation costs
Asset impairments
and other charges
Total
$
$
— $
36 $
—
—
186
29
13
3
186 $
81 $
36
29
13
189
267
As of December 31, 2023, total restructuring liability decreased to $45 million primarily due to payments related to
separation costs. The total restructuring liability was included in Accrued liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
3. Acquisitions and divestitures
Acquisition of Horizon Therapeutics plc
On October 6, 2023, Amgen completed its acquisition of Horizon for $116.50 per share in cash, representing a total
consideration of approximately $27.8 billion. The acquisition was funded primarily through our March 2023 debt issuance and
borrowings from our term loan credit agreement. See Note 16, Financing arrangements. Horizon is a global biotechnology
company focused on the discovery, development and commercialization of medicines that address critical needs of patients
impacted by rare, autoimmune and severe inflammatory diseases. The acquisition, which was accounted for as a business
combination, aligns with Amgen’s core strategy of delivering innovative medicines that make a significant difference for
patients suffering from serious diseases and strengthens Amgen’s leading rare disease portfolio by adding first-in-class, early-
in-lifecycle medicines, including TEPEZZA for thyroid eye disease, KRYSTEXXA for chronic refractory gout and UPLIZNA
for neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder. Upon its acquisition, Horizon became a wholly owned subsidiary of Amgen, and its
operations have been included in our consolidated financial statements commencing on the acquisition date.
During the three months ended December 31, 2023, the Company incurred approximately $487 million of acquisition
costs related to the closing of our Horizon acquisition, consisting of $167 million for share-based payments to settle non-vested
equity awards attributable to post-combination services, severance and other employee-related expenses, and $320 million of
transaction costs. These costs were included primarily in SG&A expense in the Consolidated Statements of Income.
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The following table summarizes the total consideration and allocated acquisition date fair values of assets acquired and
liabilities assumed (in millions):
Cash and cash equivalents
Inventories
Property, plant and equipment, net
Finite-lived intangible assets – developed-product-technology rights
IPR&D
Goodwill
Deferred tax asset
Deferred tax liability
Other assets and liabilities, net
Total assets acquired, net
$
Amounts
681
5,025
318
19,590
1,060
3,111
834
(2,492)
(294)
$
27,833
The $27.8 billion total consideration for this transaction consisted of (i) cash consideration transferred to common
shareholders of $26.7 billion; (ii) cash consideration transferred to vested and outstanding options, outstanding RSU awards,
and outstanding PSU awards of $523 million; (iii) fair value of Amgen replacement awards (based on conversion of outstanding
employee RSU awards) of $180 million representing non-cash consideration; and (iv) a portion of Horizon’s debt, settled by
Amgen on the closing date, of $382 million. Amgen issued 1.7 million replacement equity awards with the original vesting
conditions, and fair value was determined based on acquisition date fair value based on the conversion calculation. See Note 5,
Stock-based compensation.
The estimated fair values of $20.7 billion for the developed-product-technology rights and IPR&D intangible assets were
determined using a multi-period excess earnings income approach that discounts expected future cash flows to present value by
applying a discount rate that represents the estimated rate that market participants would use to value the intangible assets. The
projected cash flows were based on certain assumptions attributable to the respective intangible asset, including estimates of
future revenues and expenses, the time and resources needed to complete development and the probabilities of obtaining
marketing approval from the FDA and other regulatory agencies. The developed-product-technology rights are being amortized
on a straight-line basis over a weighted-average period of approximately 10 years using the straight-line methodology.
The estimated fair value of the acquired inventory of $5.0 billion was determined using the comparative sales method,
which uses actual or expected selling prices of inventory as the base amount to which adjustments for selling effort and a profit
on the buyer’s effort are applied. The inventory fair value adjustment is being amortized using a weighted-average inventory
turnover, which we estimate to approximate 27 months.
A deferred tax liability of $2.5 billion was recognized on the temporary differences related to the book bases and tax bases
of the acquired identifiable assets and assumed liabilities, primarily driven by the intangible assets acquired, as well as
associated deferred tax asset for anticipatory foreign tax credits of $834 million.
The excess of the acquisition date consideration over the fair values assigned to the assets acquired and the liabilities
assumed of $3.1 billion was recorded as goodwill, which is not deductible for tax purposes. The goodwill value represents
expected synergies from the marketed products acquired and other benefits.
Our accounting for this acquisition is preliminary and will be finalized upon completion of our analysis to determine the
acquisition date fair values of certain assets acquired, liabilities assumed and tax-related items as we obtain additional
information during the measurement period of up to one year from the acquisition date.
Following the acquisition date of October 6, 2023, the operating results of Horizon have been included in our consolidated
financial statements. For the period from the acquisition date through December 31, 2023, total revenues and net losses
attributable to Horizon were $955 million and $1.2 billion, respectively, inclusive of $633 million of inventory fair value step-
up amortization and $479 million of intangible asset amortization recorded in Cost of sales in the Consolidated Statements of
Income.
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Supplemental Pro Forma Financial Information
The following table presents the unaudited supplemental pro forma results of a hypothetical combined Amgen and
Horizon for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, as if the acquisition of Horizon had occurred on January 1, 2022 (in
millions):
Total revenue
Net income
Years ended December 31,
2023
2022
$
$
30,969 $
5,383 $
29,964
2,381
The unaudited supplemental pro forma combined financial information was prepared using the acquisition method of
accounting and was based on the historical financial information of Amgen and Horizon. In order to reflect the occurrence of
the acquisition on January 1, 2022, the unaudited supplemental pro forma financial information includes adjustments to reflect
the following: (i) incremental amortization expense based on the current preliminary fair values of the identifiable intangible
assets and inventory step-up; (ii) the additional interest expense associated with the issuance of debt to finance the acquisition;
(iii) the reclassification of transaction and other acquisition-related costs incurred during the three months ended December 31,
2023, to the year ended December 31, 2022; and (iv) the income tax impact using an estimated effective tax rate applied to the
combined entity. The unaudited supplemental pro forma financial information is not necessarily indicative of what the
consolidated results of operations would have been had the acquisition been completed on January 1, 2022. In addition, the
unaudited pro forma financial information is not a projection of future results of operations of the combined company, nor does
it reflect the expected realization of any synergies or cost savings associated with the acquisition.
Acquisition of ChemoCentryx, Inc.
On October 20, 2022, we acquired all of the outstanding stock of ChemoCentryx, a publicly traded biotechnology
company focused on orally administered therapeutics to treat autoimmune diseases, inflammatory disorders and cancer, for
$52.00 per share in cash, representing a total consideration of $3.9 billion. The acquisition, which was accounted for as a
business combination, includes TAVNEOS, an orally administered selective complement 5a receptor inhibitor that was
approved by the FDA in October 2021 as an adjunctive therapy for adults with severe active antineutrophil cytoplasmic
autoantibody-associated vasculitis (ANCA-associated vasculitis). TAVNEOS is commercialized by us in the United States; for
markets outside the United States, TAVNEOS is commercialized by a collaboration partner, and Amgen is entitled to royalties
and milestones based on future sales of the product. Upon its acquisition, ChemoCentryx became a wholly owned subsidiary of
Amgen, and its operations became included in our consolidated financial statements commencing on the acquisition date.
Measurement period adjustments during the year ended December 31, 2023, included changes in the purchase price
allocation and total consideration, resulting in a net decrease of approximately $18 million to goodwill. The measurement
period adjustments resulted primarily from valuation inputs pertaining to the TAVNEOS intangible assets, adjustments to
vendor payables and deferred tax attributes based on facts and circumstances that existed as of the acquisition date and did not
result from events subsequent to the acquisition date. The adjustments did not have a significant impact on Amgen’s results of
operations during the year ended December 31, 2023, and would not have had a significant impact on prior-period results if the
adjustments had been made as of the acquisition date.
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The following table summarizes the final total consideration and allocated acquisition date fair values of assets acquired
and liabilities assumed, inclusive of measurement period adjustments (in millions):
Cash and cash equivalents
Marketable securities
Inventories
Finite-lived intangible assets – developed-product-technology rights
Goodwill
Other liabilities, net
Deferred tax liability, net
Total assets acquired, net
$
Amounts
86
235
41
3,499
649
(83)
(502)
$
3,925
The $3.9 billion total consideration consisted of (i) a $3.7 billion cash payment to outstanding common stockholders of
ChemoCentryx and (ii) a $181 million cash payment to equity award holders of ChemoCentryx for services rendered prior to
the acquisition date of October 20, 2022, under the ChemoCentryx equity award plans.
The developed-product-technology rights acquired relates to TAVNEOS, which is approved in the United States and the
EU for ANCA-associated vasculitis. The estimated fair values of $3.5 billion were determined by using a multi-period excess
earnings income approach that discounts expected future cash flows to present value by applying a discount rate that represents
the estimated rate that market participants would use to value the intangible assets. The developed-product-technology rights
are being amortized on a straight-line basis over a weighted-average period of approximately 11 years using the straight-line
method.
The estimated fair value of the acquired inventory of $41 million was determined using the comparative sales method,
which uses actual or expected selling prices of inventory as the base amount to which adjustments for selling effort and a profit
on the buyer’s effort are applied. The inventory fair value adjustment was amortized as inventory turned over, which we
estimated to be approximately 13 months.
A net deferred tax liability of $502 million was recognized on the temporary differences related to the book bases and tax
bases of the acquired identifiable assets and assumed liabilities, primarily driven by the intangible assets acquired.
The excess of the acquisition date consideration over the fair values assigned to the assets acquired and the liabilities
assumed of $649 million was recorded as goodwill, which is not deductible for tax purposes. The goodwill value is primarily
attributable to the expected synergies from the TAVNEOS asset.
Acquisition of Teneobio, Inc.
On October 19, 2021, we acquired all of the outstanding stock of Teneobio, a privately held, clinical-stage biotechnology
company developing a new class of biologics called human heavy-chain antibodies, which are single-chain antibodies
composed of the human heavy-chain domain. The transaction, which was accounted for as a business combination, includes
Teneobio’s proprietary bispecific and multispecific antibody technologies, which complement Amgen’s existing antibody
capabilities and bispecific T-cell engager BiTE® platform and will enable significant acceleration and efficiency in the
discovery and development of new molecules to treat diseases across Amgen’s core therapeutic areas. Upon its acquisition,
Teneobio became a wholly owned subsidiary of Amgen, and its operations have been included in our consolidated financial
statements commencing on the acquisition date.
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Measurement period adjustments for the year ended December 31, 2022, included changes to the purchase price allocation
and total consideration, resulting in a net increase of $22 million to goodwill. The measurement period adjustments resulted
primarily from valuation inputs pertaining to certain acquired assets based on facts and circumstances that existed as of the
acquisition date and did not result from events subsequent to the acquisition date. These adjustments did not have a significant
impact on Amgen’s results of operations during the year ended December 31, 2022, and would not have had a significant
impact on prior-period results if these adjustments had been made as of the acquisition date.
The following table summarizes the final total consideration and allocated acquisition date fair values of assets acquired
and liabilities assumed, inclusive of measurement period adjustments (in millions):
Cash purchase price
Contingent consideration
Total consideration
Cash and cash equivalents
IPR&D
Finite-lived intangible asset – R&D technology rights
Finite-lived intangible assets – licensing rights
Goodwill
Other assets, net
Deferred tax liability
Total assets acquired, net
Amounts
993
299
1,292
100
991
115
41
273
16
(244)
1,292
$
$
$
$
Consideration for this transaction comprised of (i) an upfront cash payment of $993 million, which included a working-
capital adjustment, and (ii) future contingent milestone payments to Teneobio’s former equity holders of up to $1.6 billion in
cash, based on the achievement of various development and regulatory milestones with regard to the leading asset (AMG 340,
formerly TNB-585) and to various development milestones for other drug candidates. The estimated fair values of the
contingent consideration obligations aggregated $299 million as of the acquisition date and were determined using a
probability-weighted expected return methodology. The assumptions in this method include the probability of achieving the
milestones and the expected payment dates, with such amounts discounted to present value based on our pretax cost of debt.
See Note 18, Fair value measurement, for information regarding the estimated fair value of these obligations as of December
31, 2023.
The estimated fair values of acquired IPR&D assets totaled $991 million, of which $784 million related to AMG 340, and
the balance related to four separate preclinical oncology programs. See Note 13, Goodwill and other intangible assets, for
information regarding the acquired IPR&D assets as of December 31, 2023. The R&D technology rights of $115 million related
to Teneobio’s proprietary bispecific and multispecific antibody technologies; the amount is being amortized over 10 years by
using the straight-line method. Teneobio has also licensed its technology and certain identified targets to various third parties,
representing contractual agreements valued at $41 million. The estimated fair values for these intangible assets were determined
using a multi-period excess earnings income approach that discounts expected future cash flows to present value by applying a
discount rate that represents the estimated rate that market participants would use to value the intangible assets. The projected
cash flows were based on certain assumptions attributable to the respective intangible asset, including estimates of future
revenues and expenses, the time and resources needed to complete development and the probabilities of obtaining marketing
approval from the FDA and other regulatory agencies.
A deferred tax liability of $244 million was recognized on temporary differences related to the book bases and tax bases
of the acquired identifiable assets and assumed liabilities, primarily driven by the intangible assets acquired.
The excess of the acquisition date consideration over the fair values assigned to the assets acquired and the liabilities
assumed of $273 million was recorded as goodwill, which is not deductible for tax purposes. The goodwill value represented
expected synergies from both AMG 340 and the technologies acquired.
During the third quarter of 2023, the development of AMG 340 acquired in connection with our Teneobio acquisition was
terminated. See Note 13, Goodwill and other intangible assets, and Note 18, Fair value measurement, for additional
information.
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Acquisition of Five Prime Therapeutics, Inc.
On April 16, 2021, Amgen completed its acquisition of Five Prime for a total cash consideration of $1.6 billion, net of
cash acquired. The purchase price was funded with cash on hand. This transaction was accounted for as an asset acquisition
because substantially all the value of the assets acquired was concentrated in the intellectual property rights of bemarituzumab,
a Phase 3 first-in-class program for gastric cancer. Five Prime’s operations have been included in our consolidated financial
statements commencing after the acquisition date.
We allocated the consideration to acquire Five Prime to the bemarituzumab IPR&D program of $1.5 billion, which was
expensed immediately in Acquired IPR&D expense in the Consolidated Statements of Income; deferred tax assets of
$177 million; and other net liabilities of $47 million. The acquired IPR&D expense was not tax deductible.
Divestiture of Gensenta İlaç Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş.
On November 2, 2022, we sold our shares in Gensenta, a subsidiary in Turkey, to Eczacıbaşı for net cash proceeds of
approximately $130 million. The transaction was accounted for as a sale of a business and did not meet the criteria to be
classified as discontinued operations. Upon closing of this transaction, net assets related to Gensenta of $86 million were
divested, and during the year ended December 31, 2022, we recognized a loss on divestiture of $567 million recorded in Other
operating expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Income, primarily due to the reclassification of $615 million of
cumulative foreign currency translation losses from AOCI into earnings. See Note 17, Stockholders’ equity.
4. Revenues
We operate in one business segment: human therapeutics. Therefore, results of our operations are reported on a
consolidated basis for purposes of segment reporting, consistent with internal management reporting. Revenues by product and
by geographic area, based on customers’ locations, are presented below. The majority of ROW revenues relates to products sold
in Europe.
Revenues were as follows (in millions):
Prolia
ENBREL
Otezla
XGEVA
Repatha
Nplate
KYPROLIS
Aranesp
EVENITY
Vectibix
BLINCYTO
TEPEZZA(1)
KRYSTEXXA(1)
Other products(2)
Total product sales(3)
Other revenues
Year ended December 31, 2023
Year ended December 31, 2022
Year ended December 31, 2021
U.S.
ROW
Total
U.S.
ROW
Total
U.S.
ROW
Total
$ 2,733 $ 1,315 $ 4,048 $ 2,465 $ 1,163 $ 3,628 $ 2,150 $ 1,098 $ 3,248
3,650
1,777
1,527
47
3,697
4,044
73
4,117
4,352
113
4,465
411
2,188
1,886
402
2,288
1,804
445
2,249
585
2,112
1,480
534
2,014
1,434
584
2,018
793
996
921
452
809
461
566
441
272
842
1,635
481
1,477
482
910
351
523
295
7
—
1,403
1,362
1,160
984
861
448
272
608
848
850
521
533
396
336
—
—
688
1,296
459
1,307
397
900
254
497
247
—
—
1,247
1,421
787
893
583
—
—
557
566
736
537
331
347
278
—
—
560
1,117
461
1,027
372
943
199
526
194
—
—
1,108
1,480
530
873
472
—
—
3,874
1,389
5,263
3,776
1,444
5,220
4,194
1,516
5,710
19,272
7,638
26,910
17,743
7,058
24,801
17,286
7,011
24,297
534
746
1,280
852
670
1,522
908
774
1,682
Total revenues
$ 19,806 $ 8,384 $ 28,190 $ 18,595 $ 7,728 $ 26,323 $ 18,194 $ 7,785 $ 25,979
____________
(1) TEPEZZA and KRYSTEXXA were acquired from the acquisition of Horizon on October 6, 2023, and includes product sales from the acquisition date
through December 31, 2023.
(2) Consists of product sales of our non-principal products, as well as sales prior to the divestiture of our Bergamo and Gensenta subsidiaries in the second
quarter of 2023 and fourth quarter of 2022, respectively.
(3) Hedging gains and losses, which are included in product sales, were not material for the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021.
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In the United States, we sell primarily to pharmaceutical wholesale distributors that we use as the principal means of
distributing our products to healthcare providers. Outside the United States, we sell principally to healthcare providers and/or
pharmaceutical wholesale distributors depending on the distribution practice in each country. We monitor the financial
condition of our larger customers and limit our credit exposure by setting credit limits and, in certain circumstances, by
requiring letters of credit or obtaining credit insurance.
We had product sales to three customers that individually accounted for more than 10% of total revenues for each of the
years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021. For the year ended December 31, 2023, on a combined basis, these customers
accounted for 79% of total gross revenues as shown in the following table. Certain information with respect to these customers
was as follows (dollar amounts in millions):
McKesson Corporation:
Gross product sales
% of total gross revenues
Cencora, Inc. (formerly AmerisourceBergen Corporation):
Gross product sales
% of total gross revenues
Cardinal Health, Inc.:
Gross product sales
% of total gross revenues
Years ended December 31,
2023
2022
2021
$
19,035
$
17,305
$
15,187
33 %
35 %
33 %
$
16,625
$
15,443
$
14,783
29 %
31 %
32 %
$
9,775
$
8,319
$
7,681
17 %
16 %
17 %
As of both December 31, 2023 and 2022, amounts due from these three customers each exceeded 10% of gross trade
receivables and accounted for 75% of net trade receivables on a combined basis. As of December 31, 2023 and 2022, 22% and
26%, respectively, of net trade receivables were due from customers located outside the United States, the majority of which
were from Europe. Our total allowance for doubtful accounts as of December 31, 2023 and 2022, was not material.
5. Stock-based compensation
Our Amended 2009 Plan authorizes for issuance to employees of Amgen and nonemployee members of our Board of
Directors shares of our common stock pursuant to grants of equity-based awards, including RSUs, stock options and
performance units. The pool of shares available under the Amended 2009 Plan is reduced by one share for each stock option
granted and by 1.9 shares for other types of awards granted, including full-value awards. In general, if any shares subject to an
award granted under the Amended 2009 Plan expire or become forfeited, terminated or canceled without the issuance of shares,
the shares subject to such awards are added back into the authorized pool on the same basis that they were removed. In addition,
under the Amended 2009 Plan, shares withheld to pay for minimum statutory tax obligations with respect to full-value awards
are added back into the authorized pool on the basis of 1.9 shares. As of December 31, 2023, the Amended 2009 Plan provides
for future grants and/or issuances of up to approximately 12 million shares of our common stock. Stock-based awards under our
employee compensation plans are made with newly issued shares reserved for this purpose.
The following table reflects the components of stock-based compensation expense recognized in our Consolidated
Statements of Income (in millions):
RSUs
Performance units
Stock options
Total stock-based compensation expense, pretax
Tax benefit from stock-based compensation expense
Total stock-based compensation expense, net of tax
Years ended December 31,
2023
2022
2021
$
309 $
227 $
121
43
473
(102)
371 $
$
132
42
401
(86)
315 $
183
121
37
341
(74)
267
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Restricted stock units and stock options
Eligible employees generally receive an annual grant of RSUs and, for certain executive-level employees, stock options,
with the size and type of award generally determined by the employee’s salary grade and performance level. Certain
management and professional-level employees typically receive RSU grants upon commencement of employment.
Nonemployee members of our Board of Directors also receive an annual grant of RSUs.
Our RSU and stock option grants provide for accelerated or continued vesting in certain circumstances as defined in the
plans and related grant agreements, including upon death, disability, termination in connection with a change in control and the
retirement of employees who meet certain service and/or age requirements. RSUs and stock options generally vest in equal
amounts on the second, third and fourth anniversaries of the grant date. RSUs accrue dividend equivalents, which are typically
payable in shares only when and to the extent the underlying RSUs vest and are issued to the recipient.
Restricted stock units
The grant date fair value of an RSU equals the closing price of our common stock on the grant date, as RSUs accrue
dividend equivalents during their vesting period, except with respect to Horizon replacement RSUs, discussed below. The
weighted-average grant date fair values per unit of RSUs granted (excluding replacement awards granted to Horizon RSU
holders) during the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, were $237.70, $234.47 and $233.10, respectively.
The following table summarizes information regarding our RSUs:
Balance nonvested as of December 31, 2022
Granted
Replacement awards granted - Horizon acquisition
Vested
Forfeited
Balance nonvested as of December 31, 2023
Year ended December 31, 2023
Units
(in millions)
Weighted-average
grant date
fair value
2.8 $
1.0 $
1.7 $
(1.3) $
(0.3) $
3.9 $
228.71
237.70
267.47
231.81
234.35
246.43
Holders of Horizon unvested RSUs were granted replacement Amgen RSUs under the original terms of the awards in
connection with the Horizon acquisition based on the terms of the transaction. See Note 3, Acquisitions and divestitures.
Subsequent to the acquisition, $42 million of the RSUs were accelerated and cash settled.
The total grant date fair values of RSUs that vested during the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, were $309
million, $192 million and $166 million, respectively.
Stock options
The exercise price of stock options is set as the closing price of our common stock on the grant date, and the related
number of shares granted is fixed at that point in time. Awards expire 10 years from the date of grant. We use the Black–
Scholes option valuation model to estimate the grant date fair value of stock options.
The weighted-average assumptions used in the option valuation model and the resulting weighted-average grant date fair
values of stock options granted were as follows:
Closing price of our common stock on grant date
Expected volatility (average of implied and historical volatility)
Expected life (in years)
Risk-free interest rate
Expected dividend yield
Years ended December 31,
2023
2022
2021
$ 235.97
$ 230.92
$ 237.17
23.3 %
5.7
3.4 %
3.5 %
24.5 %
5.7
2.8 %
3.3 %
25.6 %
5.7
1.0 %
2.9 %
Fair value of stock options granted
$ 41.86
$ 42.43
$ 40.43
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The following table summarizes information regarding our stock options:
Year ended December 31, 2023
Options
(in millions)
Weighted-
average
exercise price
Weighted-
average
remaining
contractual
life (in years)
Aggregate
intrinsic
value
(in millions)
Balance unexercised as of December 31, 2022
Granted
Exercised
Expired/forfeited
Balance unexercised as of December 31, 2023
Vested or expected to vest as of December 31, 2023
Exercisable as of December 31, 2023
5.3 $
1.1 $
(0.4) $
(0.1) $
5.9 $
5.7 $
2.8 $
207.29
235.97
182.33
234.10
213.90
213.15
190.59
6.7 $
6.7 $
5.0 $
438
427
271
The total intrinsic values of options exercised during the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, were $33
million, $67 million and $56 million, respectively. The actual tax benefits realized from tax deductions from option exercises
during the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, were $7 million, $14 million and $12 million, respectively.
As of December 31, 2023, $498 million of unrecognized compensation cost was related to nonvested RSUs and unvested
stock options, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.6 years.
Performance units
Certain management-level employees also receive annual grants of performance units, which give the recipient the right to
receive common stock that is contingent upon achievement of specified preestablished goals over the performance period,
which is generally three years. The performance goals for the units granted during the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022
and 2021, which are accounted for as equity awards, are based on (i) Amgen’s stockholder return compared with a comparator
group of companies, which are considered market conditions and are therefore reflected in the grant date fair values of the units,
and (ii) Amgen’s stand-alone financial performance measures, which are considered performance conditions. The expense
recognized for awards is based on the grant date fair value of a unit multiplied by the number of units expected to be earned
with respect to the related performance conditions, net of estimated forfeitures. Depending on the outcome of these performance
goals, a recipient may ultimately earn a number of units greater or less than the number of units granted. Shares of our common
stock are issued on a one-for-one basis for each performance unit earned. In general, performance unit awards vest at the end of
the performance period. The performance award program provides for accelerated or continued vesting in certain circumstances
as defined in the plan, including upon death, disability, a change in control and retirement of employees who meet certain
service and/or age requirements. Performance units accrue dividend equivalents that are typically payable in shares only when
and to the extent the underlying performance units vest and are issued to the recipient, including with respect to market and
performance conditions that affect the number of performance units earned.
We use a payout simulation model to estimate the grant date fair value of performance units. The weighted-average
assumptions used in the payout simulation model and the resulting weighted-average grant date fair values of performance units
granted were as follows:
Years ended December 31,
2023
2022
2021
Closing price of our common stock on grant date
$
235.97
$
230.92
$
239.64
Volatility
Risk-free interest rate
Fair value of units granted
21.6 %
3.7 %
28.1 %
0.3 %
29.3 %
0.3 %
$
252.49
$
247.48
$
254.68
The payout simulation model assumes correlations of returns of the stock prices of our common stock and the common
stocks of the comparator groups of companies and stock price volatilities of the comparator groups of companies to simulate
stockholder returns over the performance periods and their resulting impact on the payout percentages based on the contractual
terms of the performance units.
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As of December 31, 2023 and 2022, 1.7 million and 1.6 million performance units were outstanding, respectively, with
weighted-average grant date fair values per unit of $251.41 and $250.27 per unit, respectively. During the year ended December
31, 2023, 0.7 million performance units with a weighted-average grant date fair value per unit of $252.49 were granted, and 0.2
million performance units with a weighted-average grant date fair value per unit of $251.38 were forfeited.
The total fair values of performance units paid during the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, were $109
million, $150 million and $149 million, respectively, based on the number of performance units earned multiplied by the
closing stock price of our common stock on the last day of the performance period.
As of December 31, 2023, $146 million of unrecognized compensation cost was related to nonvested performance units,
which is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of one year.
6. Defined contribution plan
The Company has defined contribution plans to which certain employees of the Company and participating subsidiaries
may defer compensation for income tax purposes. Participants are eligible to receive matching contributions based on their
contributions, in addition to other Company contributions. Defined contribution plan expenses were $311 million, $243 million
and $279 million for the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, respectively.
7. Income taxes
Income before income taxes included the following (in millions):
Domestic
Foreign
Total income before income taxes
The provision for income taxes included the following (in millions):
Current provision:
Federal
State
Foreign
Total current provision
Deferred benefit:
Federal
State
Foreign
Total deferred benefit
Total provision for income taxes
Years ended December 31,
2023
2022
2021
$
$
4,047 $
3,026 $
3,808
4,320
7,855 $
7,346 $
1,850
4,851
6,701
Years ended December 31,
2023
2022
2021
$
1,524 $
1,721 $
43
786
2,353
44
304
2,069
(1,124)
(1,185)
(25)
(66)
(1,215)
1,138 $
(27)
(63)
(1,275)
794 $
$
865
18
359
1,242
(308)
(9)
(117)
(434)
808
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Deferred income taxes reflect the tax effect of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities
for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes, tax credit carryforwards and the tax effects of
NOL carryforwards. As of December 31, 2022, we elected to establish deferred taxes with respect to the U.S. minimum tax on
the earnings of our foreign subsidiaries for the reversal of temporary items in future years. Significant components of our
deferred tax assets and liabilities were as follows (in millions):
Deferred income tax assets:
NOL and credit carryforwards
Accrued expenses
Capitalized research and development expenses
Investments
Expenses capitalized for tax
Earnings of foreign subsidiaries
Stock-based compensation
Other
Total deferred income tax assets
Valuation allowance
Net deferred income tax assets
Deferred income tax liabilities:
Acquired intangible assets
Debt
Fixed assets
Fair value of acquired inventory
Investments
Other
Total deferred income tax liabilities
Total deferred income taxes, net
December 31,
2023
2022
$
1,465 $
1,344
668
1,333
—
210
1,260
159
416
5,511
(957)
4,554
584
515
270
211
192
104
317
3,537
(718)
2,819
(3,028)
(1,238)
(268)
(140)
(349)
(99)
(224)
$
(4,108)
446 $
(272)
(112)
(5)
—
(249)
(1,876)
943
The Company has determined that unremitted foreign earnings are not considered indefinitely reinvested to the extent
foreign earnings can be distributed without a significant tax cost. For the amount considered to be indefinitely reinvested, it is
not practicable to determine the amount of the related deferred income tax liability due to the complexities of the tax laws and
assumptions we would have to make.
Valuation allowances are provided to reduce the amounts of our deferred tax assets to an amount that is more likely than
not to be realized based on an assessment of positive and negative evidence, including estimates of future taxable income
necessary to realize future deductible amounts.
The valuation allowance increased in 2023, primarily driven by the Company’s expectation that certain state R&D credits
will expire unused as well as acquired state credits and state NOLs not expected to be realized.
As of December 31, 2023, we had $201 million of federal tax credit carryforwards available to reduce future federal
income taxes and have provided a valuation allowance for $19 million of those federal tax credit carryforwards. The federal tax
credit carryforwards expire between 2024 and 2044. We had $1.1 billion of state tax credit carryforwards available to reduce
future state income taxes and have provided a valuation allowance for $971 million of those state tax credit carryforwards. We
had $84 million of tax credit carryforwards related to our foreign jurisdictions available to offset future foreign income taxes for
which we have provided $59 million valuation allowance.
As of December 31, 2023, we had $869 million of federal NOL carryforwards available to reduce future federal income
taxes and have provided no valuation allowance on those federal NOL carryforwards. Additionally, $691 million of those
federal NOL carryforwards have no expiration; the remainder begin to expire between 2025 and 2037. We had $872 million of
state NOL carryforwards available to reduce future state income taxes and have provided a valuation allowance for
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$738 million of those state NOL carryforwards. We had $1.3 billion of foreign NOL carryforwards available to reduce future
foreign income taxes and have provided a valuation allowance for $238 million of those foreign NOL carryforwards. For the
foreign NOLs with no valuation allowance provided, $243 million have no expiration; and the remainder will expire between
2024 and 2033.
The reconciliations of the total gross amounts of UTBs were as follows (in millions):
Beginning balance
Additions based on tax positions related to the current year
Additions based on tax positions related to prior years
Reductions for tax positions of prior years
Reductions for expiration of statute of limitations
Settlements
Ending balance
Years ended December 31,
2023
2022
2021
$
3,770 $
3,546 $
196
56
—
(4)
(6)
151
90
(14)
(3)
—
3,352
171
35
(4)
—
(8)
$
4,012 $
3,770 $
3,546
Substantially all of the UTBs as of December 31, 2023, if recognized, would affect our effective tax rate. As a result, we
remeasured our UTBs accordingly.
Interest and penalties related to UTBs are included in our provision for income taxes. During the years ended December
31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, we recognized $287 million, $189 million and $98 million, respectively, of interest and penalties
through the income tax provision in the Consolidated Statements of Income. The increase in interest expense for the year ended
December 31, 2023, was primarily due to higher interest rates during 2023 and acquired positions. As of December 31, 2023
and 2022, accrued interest and penalties associated with UTBs were $1.4 billion and $1.1 billion, respectively.
The reconciliations between the federal statutory tax rate applied to income before income taxes and our effective tax rate
were as follows:
Federal statutory tax rate
Foreign earnings
Foreign-derived intangible income
Credits, Puerto Rico excise tax
Interest on uncertain tax positions
Credits, primarily federal R&D
Acquisition IPR&D
Other, net
Effective tax rate
Years ended December 31,
2023
2022
2021
21.0 %
(5.1) %
(1.3) %
0.3 %
2.6 %
(3.5) %
— %
0.5 %
14.5 %
21.0 %
(5.6) %
(1.3) %
(2.8) %
1.9 %
(2.0) %
— %
(0.4) %
10.8 %
21.0 %
(7.8) %
(1.0) %
(3.4) %
1.1 %
(2.1) %
4.9 %
(0.6) %
12.1 %
The effective tax rates for the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, differ from the federal statutory rate
primarily due to impacts of the jurisdictional mix of income and expenses. Substantially all of the benefit to our effective tax
rate from foreign earnings results from locations where the Company has significant manufacturing operations, including
Singapore, Ireland and Puerto Rico, a territory of the United States that is treated as a foreign jurisdiction for U.S. tax purposes.
Our operations in Puerto Rico are subject to tax incentive grants through 2050. Additionally, the Company’s operations
conducted in Singapore are subject to a tax incentive grant through 2036. Our foreign earnings are also subject to U.S. tax at a
reduced rate of 10.5%.
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We are no longer subject to a 4% excise tax in the U.S. territory of Puerto Rico on the gross intercompany purchase price
of goods and services from our manufacturer in Puerto Rico. As of January 1, 2023, we qualify for and are subject to the
alternative income tax rate on industrial development income of our Puerto Rico affiliate. In the United States, this income tax
qualifies for foreign tax credits. Both this income tax and the associated foreign tax credits are generally recognized in our
provision for income taxes. We accounted for the 2022 excise tax that was capitalized in Inventories as an expense in Cost of
sales when the related products were sold in 2023, and a foreign tax credit was not recognized in 2023 with respect to the excise
tax.
Income taxes paid during the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, were $3.4 billion, $2.4 billion and $1.9
billion, respectively.
One or more of our legal entities file income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction, various U.S. state jurisdictions
and certain foreign jurisdictions. Our income tax returns are routinely examined by tax authorities in those jurisdictions.
Significant disputes can and have arisen with tax authorities involving issues regarding the timing and amount of deductions,
the use of tax credits and allocations of income and expenses among various tax jurisdictions because of differing
interpretations of tax laws, regulations and relevant facts. Tax authorities, including the IRS, are becoming more aggressive and
are particularly focused on such matters.
In 2017, we received an RAR and a modified RAR from the IRS for the years 2010–2012, proposing significant
adjustments that primarily relate to the allocation of profits between certain of our entities in the United States and the U.S.
territory of Puerto Rico. We disagreed with the proposed adjustments and calculations and pursued resolution with the IRS
appeals office but were unable to reach resolution. In July 2021, we filed a petition in the U.S. Tax Court to contest two
duplicate Statutory Notices of Deficiency (Notices) for the years 2010–2012 that we received in May and July 2021, which seek
to increase our U.S. taxable income for the years 2010–2012 by an amount that would result in additional federal tax of
approximately $3.6 billion plus interest. Any additional tax that could be imposed for the years 2010–2012 would be reduced
by up to approximately $900 million of repatriation tax previously accrued on our foreign earnings.
In 2020, we received an RAR and a modified RAR from the IRS for the years 2013–2015, also proposing significant
adjustments that primarily relate to the allocation of profits between certain of our entities in the United States and the U.S.
territory of Puerto Rico similar to those proposed for the years 2010–2012. We disagreed with the proposed adjustments and
calculations and pursued resolution with the IRS appeals office but were unable to reach resolution. In July 2022, we filed a
petition in the U.S. Tax Court to contest a Notice for the years 2013–2015 that we previously reported receiving in April 2022
that seeks to increase our U.S. taxable income for the years 2013–2015 by an amount that would result in additional federal tax
of approximately $5.1 billion, plus interest. In addition, the Notice asserts penalties of approximately $2.0 billion. Any
additional tax that could be imposed for the years 2013–2015 would be reduced by up to approximately $2.2 billion of
repatriation tax previously accrued on our foreign earnings.
We firmly believe that the IRS positions set forth in the 2010–2012 and 2013–2015 Notices are without merit. We are
contesting the 2010–2012 and 2013–2015 Notices through the judicial process. The two cases were consolidated in the U.S.
Tax Court on December 19, 2022. On February 10, 2023, the U.S. Tax Court entered an order setting a trial date of November
4, 2024.
We are currently under examination by the IRS for the years 2016–2018 with respect to issues similar to those for the
2010 through 2015 period. In addition, we are under examination by a number of state and foreign tax jurisdictions.
Final resolution of these complex matters is not likely within the next 12 months. We continue to believe our accrual for
income tax liabilities is appropriate based on past experience, interpretations of tax law, application of the tax law to our facts
and judgments about potential actions by tax authorities; however, due to the complexity of the provision for income taxes and
uncertain resolution of these matters, the ultimate outcome of any tax matters may result in payments substantially greater than
amounts accrued and could have a material adverse impact on our consolidated financial statements.
We are no longer subject to U.S. federal income tax examinations for years ended on or before December 31, 2009.
8. Earnings per share
The computation of basic EPS is based on the weighted-average number of our common shares outstanding. The
computation of diluted EPS is based on the weighted-average number of our common shares outstanding and dilutive potential
common shares, which primarily include shares that may be issued under our stock option, restricted stock and performance
unit award programs (collectively, dilutive securities), as determined by using the treasury stock method.
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The computations for basic and diluted EPS were as follows (in millions, except per-share data):
Income (Numerator):
Net income for basic and diluted EPS
Shares (Denominator):
Weighted-average shares for basic EPS
Effect of dilutive securities
Weighted-average shares for diluted EPS
Basic EPS
Diluted EPS
Years ended December 31,
2023
2022
2021
$
6,717 $
6,552 $
5,893
535
3
538
538
3
541
$
$
12.56 $
12.49 $
12.18 $
12.11 $
570
3
573
10.34
10.28
For each of the three years ended December 31, 2023, the number of antidilutive employee stock-based awards excluded
from the computation of diluted EPS was not significant.
9. Collaborations
A collaborative arrangement is a contractual arrangement that involves a joint operating activity. Such arrangements
involve two or more parties that are both (i) active participants in the activity and (ii) exposed to significant risks and rewards
dependent on the commercial success of the activity.
From time to time, we enter into collaborative arrangements for the R&D, manufacture and/or commercialization of
products and/or product candidates. These collaborations generally provide for nonrefundable upfront license fees, development
and commercial-performance milestone payments, cost sharing, royalties and/or profit sharing. Our collaboration arrangements
are performed with no guarantee of either technological or commercial success, and each arrangement is unique in nature. See
Note 1, Summary of significant accounting policies, for additional discussion of revenues recognized under these types of
arrangements. Operating expenses for costs incurred pursuant to these arrangements are reported in their respective expense line
items in the Consolidated Statements of Income, net of any payments due to or reimbursements due from our collaboration
partners, with such reimbursements being recognized at the time the party becomes obligated to pay. Our significant
arrangements are discussed below.
BeiGene, Ltd.
In January 2020, we acquired an equity stake in BeiGene for approximately $2.8 billion in cash as part of a collaboration
to expand our oncology presence in China. For additional information regarding our equity investment in BeiGene, see Note 10,
Investments. Under the collaboration, BeiGene began selling XGEVA in 2020, BLINCYTO in 2021 and KYPROLIS in 2022
in China, and Amgen shares profits and losses equally during the initial product-specific commercialization periods; thereafter,
product rights may revert to Amgen, and Amgen will pay royalties to BeiGene on sales in China of such products for a
specified period. Amgen manufactures and supplies the collaboration products to BeiGene.
In addition, we jointly develop a portion of our oncology portfolio with BeiGene, which shares in global R&D costs by
providing cash and development services of up to $1.25 billion. Upon regulatory approval, BeiGene will assume
commercialization rights in China for a specified period, and Amgen and BeiGene will share profits equally until certain of
these product rights revert to Amgen. Upon return of the product rights, Amgen will pay royalties to BeiGene on sales in China
for a specified period. For product sales outside China, Amgen will also pay royalties to BeiGene.
During the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, net costs recovered from BeiGene for oncology product
candidates were $109 million, $199 million and $220 million, respectively, and were recorded as an offset to R&D expense in
the Consolidated Statements of Income. During the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, product sales from Amgen
to BeiGene under the collaboration were $125 million, $64 million and $72 million, respectively, and were recorded in Product
sales in the Consolidated Statements of Income. During the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, profit and loss
share expenses related to the initial product-specific commercialization period were $40 million, $53 million and $64 million,
respectively, and were recorded in SG&A expense in the Consolidated Statements of Income. Amounts owed from BeiGene for
product sales were $16 million and $6 million as of December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively, which are included in Trade
receivables, net, in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Net amounts owed from BeiGene for cost recoveries and profit and loss
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share payments were $44 million and $47 million as of December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively, which are included in Other
current assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
AstraZeneca plc
We are in a collaboration with AstraZeneca for the development and commercialization of TEZSPIRE. Under our
collaboration, both companies share global costs, profits and losses equally after payment by AstraZeneca of a mid-single-digit
royalty to Amgen. AstraZeneca leads global development, and both Amgen and AstraZeneca jointly commercialize TEZSPIRE
in North America. In North America, Amgen, as the principal, recognizes product sales of TEZSPIRE in the United States, and
AstraZeneca, as the principal, recognizes product sales of TEZSPIRE in Canada. AstraZeneca leads commercialization for
TEZSPIRE outside North America. Amgen manufactures and supplies TEZSPIRE worldwide.
During the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, net costs due to AstraZeneca for global development were
$77 million, $74 million and $49 million, respectively, and were recorded in R&D expense in the Consolidated Statements of
Income. During the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, net costs due to AstraZeneca for global commercialization
were $73 million, $60 million and $39 million, respectively, and were recorded in SG&A expense in the Consolidated
Statements of Income. During the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, global profit and loss share expenses were
$310 million and $119 million, respectively, and were recorded primarily in Cost of sales in the Consolidated Statements of
Income. TEZSPIRE launched in the United States in January 2022.
UCB
We are in a collaboration with UCB for the development and commercialization of EVENITY. Under our collaboration,
UCB has rights to lead commercialization for EVENITY in most countries in Europe. Amgen, as the principal, leads
commercialization for EVENITY and recognizes product sales in all other territories, including the United States. Global
development costs and commercialization profits and losses related to the collaboration are shared equally. Amgen
manufactures and supplies EVENITY worldwide.
During the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, global profit and loss share expenses were $396 million,
$255 million and $186 million, respectively, and were recorded in Cost of sales in the Consolidated Statements of Income. Net
costs recovered from and due to UCB during the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, were not material.
Novartis Pharma AG
We are in a collaboration with Novartis to jointly develop and commercialize Aimovig. On January 31, 2022, we
modified the terms of the collaboration. Effective January 1, 2022, in the United States, Novartis no longer collaborates with
Amgen, shares Aimovig commercialization costs or is required to pay milestones, and Amgen no longer pays royalties to
Novartis on U.S. sales of Aimovig. Novartis continues to hold global co-development rights and exclusive commercial rights
outside the United States and Japan for Aimovig. Amgen and Novartis share global development expenses, and Novartis pays
Amgen double-digit royalties on net sales of the product outside the United States and Japan. Amgen manufactures and supplies
Aimovig worldwide.
During the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, net costs recovered from Novartis for migraine products were
$42 million and $53 million, respectively, and were recorded in R&D expense in the Consolidated Statements of Income.
During the year ended December 31, 2021, net costs recovered from Novartis for migraine products were $160 million and
were recorded primarily in SG&A expense in the Consolidated Statements of Income. During the year ended December 31,
2021, royalties due to Novartis for Aimovig were $116 million and were recorded in Cost of sales in the Consolidated
Statements of Income. During the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, royalties due from Novartis for Aimovig
were not material.
Kyowa Kirin Co., Ltd.
We are in a collaboration and licensing agreement with Kyowa Kirin to jointly develop and commercialize rocatinlimab,
an anti-OX40 fully human monoclonal antibody, worldwide, except in Japan. Rocatinlimab is for the treatment of atopic
dermatitis, with potential for treatment of other autoimmune diseases.
Under the terms of the agreement, we lead the global development, manufacture and commercialization of rocatinlimab,
except in Japan. Kyowa Kirin will co-promote rocatinlimab with Amgen in the United States and have opt in rights to co-
promote rocatinlimab in various other markets outside the United States, including in Europe and Asia.
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We made an upfront payment of $400 million to Kyowa Kirin that was recognized in R&D expense in the third quarter of
2021. Amgen and Kyowa Kirin share equally the global development costs, except in Japan, and the U.S. commercialization
costs. Outside the United States and Japan, any commercialization costs incurred by Kyowa Kirin will be reimbursed by
Amgen. We may also be required to make milestone payments of up to $850 million contingent upon the achievement of
certain regulatory events and commercial thresholds. We will also pay Kyowa Kirin significant double-digit royalties on global
sales, except in Japan. During the year ended December 31, 2023, net costs recovered from Kyowa Kirin were $93 million and
were recorded in R&D expense in the Consolidated Statements of Income. Net costs due to or recovered from Kyowa Kirin
during the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, were not material.
Other
In addition to the collaborations discussed above, we have various other collaborations that are not individually significant
to our business at this time. Pursuant to the terms of those agreements, we may be required to pay additional amounts, or we
may receive additional amounts upon the achievement of various development and commercial milestones that in the aggregate
could be significant. We may also incur or have reimbursed to us significant R&D costs if a related product candidate were to
advance to late-stage clinical trials. In addition, if any products related to these collaborations are approved for sale, we may be
required to pay significant royalties, or we may receive significant royalties on future sales. The payments of these amounts,
however, are contingent upon the occurrence of various future events that have high degrees of uncertainty of occurrence.
10. Investments
Available-for-sale investments
The amortized cost, gross unrealized gains, gross unrealized losses and fair values of interest-bearing securities, which are
considered available-for-sale, by type of security were as follows (in millions):
Types of securities as of December 31, 2023
U.S. Treasury bills
Money market mutual funds
Other short-term interest-bearing securities
Total available-for-sale investments
Types of securities as of December 31, 2022
U.S. Treasury bills
Money market mutual funds
Other short-term interest-bearing securities
Total available-for-sale investments
Amortized
cost
Gross
unrealized
gains
Gross
unrealized
losses
$
— $
— $
— $
10,266
138
—
—
—
—
Fair
values
—
10,266
138
$
10,404 $
— $
— $
10,404
Amortized
cost
$
1,676 $
2,659
—
4,335 $
$
Gross
unrealized
gains
Gross
unrealized
losses
Fair
values
— $
—
—
— $
— $
—
—
— $
1,676
2,659
—
4,335
The fair values of available-for-sale investments by location in the Consolidated Balance Sheets were as follows (in
millions):
Consolidated Balance Sheets locations
Cash and cash equivalents
Marketable securities
Total available-for-sale investments
December 31,
2023
2022
$
$
10,404 $
—
10,404 $
2,659
1,676
4,335
Cash and cash equivalents in the above table excludes bank account cash of $540 million and $4,970 million as of
December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
All interest-bearing securities as of December 31, 2023 and 2022, mature in one year or less. For the years ended
December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, interest income on these investments were $1.2 billion, $127 million and $11 million,
respectively.
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For the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, realized gains and losses on interest-bearing securities were not
material. Realized gains and losses on interest-bearing securities are recorded in Other income (expense), net, in the
Consolidated Statements of Income. The cost of securities sold is based on the specific-identification method.
The primary objective of our investment portfolio is to maintain safety of principal, prudent levels of liquidity and
acceptable levels of risk. Our investment policy limits interest-bearing security investments to certain types of debt and money
market instruments issued by institutions with investment-grade credit ratings, and it places restrictions on maturities and
concentration by asset class and issuer.
Equity securities
BeiGene, Ltd.
On January 2, 2020, we acquired a 20.5% ownership interest in BeiGene for $2.8 billion, of which $2.6 billion was
attributed to the fair value of equity securities upon closing, with the remainder attributed to prepaid R&D. Our equity
investment in BeiGene is included in Other noncurrent assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The fair value of equity
securities acquired exceeded our proportionate share of the carrying value of BeiGene’s underlying net assets by $2.4 billion,
and we began amortizing the intangible assets that gave rise to this basis difference over their useful lives.
Effective January 30, 2023, we relinquished our right to appoint a director to BeiGene’s Board of Directors. We no longer
have the ability to exert significant influence over BeiGene. As a result, in the first quarter of 2023, we began to account for our
ownership interest as an equity security with a readily determinable fair value, with changes in fair value recorded in Other
income (expense), net, in the Consolidated Statements of Income. See Note 18, Fair value measurement. During the year ended
December 31, 2023, we recognized an unrealized gain of $1.2 billion recorded in Other income (expense), net, in the
Consolidated Statements of Income. As of December 31, 2023, the carrying and fair value of our investment in BeiGene was
$3.4 billion and was included in Other noncurrent assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
During the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, under the equity method of accounting, the carrying value of the
investment was reduced by our share of BeiGene’s net losses of $394 million and $265 million, respectively, and amortization
of the basis difference of $190 million and $172 million, respectively. During the year ended December 31, 2021, we increased
the carrying value by $50 million as a result of our purchase of additional shares of BeiGene; we did not purchase additional
shares of BeiGene during the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022. In addition, during the years ended December 31, 2022
and 2021, the carrying value increased by $11 million and $265 million, respectively, from the impact of other BeiGene
ownership transactions. As of December 31, 2022, the carrying and fair values of our investment in BeiGene were $2.2 billion
and $4.2 billion, respectively, and our ownership percentage was 18.2%. For information on a collaboration agreement we
entered into with BeiGene in connection with this investment, see Note 9, Collaborations.
Other equity securities
Excluding our equity investments in BeiGene and Neumora (discussed below), we held investments in other equity
securities with readily determinable fair values (publicly traded securities) of $494 million and $480 million as of December 31,
2023 and 2022, respectively, which are included in Other noncurrent assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. For the years
ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, net unrealized gains and losses on publicly traded securities were a net gain of
$98 million, a net loss of $165 million and a net gain of $161 million, respectively. Realized gains and losses on publicly traded
securities for the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, were not material.
We held investments of $309 million and $233 million in equity securities without readily determinable fair values as of
December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively, which are included in Other noncurrent assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
For the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, gains due to upward adjustments and gains realized upon dispositions of
these securities were not material. For the year ended December 31, 2021, gains due to upward adjustments were $152 million,
and gains realized on the dispositions of these securities were $41 million. For the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2021,
downward adjustments were not material. For the year ended December 31, 2022, downward adjustments to the carrying values
of these securities were $67 million. Adjustments were based on observable price transactions.
Equity Method Investments
Neumora Therapeutics, Inc.
On September 30, 2021, we acquired an approximately 25.9% ownership interest in Neumora, a then privately held
company, for $257 million, which is included in Other noncurrent assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheets, in exchange for a
$100 million cash payment and $157 million in noncash consideration primarily related to future services. During the third
quarter of 2023, we made an additional $30 million equity investment in Neumora in connection with their initial public stock
offering, and consequently, our investment now has a readily determinable fair value. Although our equity investment provides
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us with the ability to exercise significant influence over Neumora and therefore qualifies us for the equity method of
accounting, we have elected the fair value option to account for our investment. Under the fair value option, changes in the fair
value of the investment are recognized through earnings in Other income (expense), net, in the Consolidated Statements of
Income each reporting period. We believe the fair value option best reflects the economics of the underlying transaction. As of
December 31, 2023 and 2022, our ownership interests in Neumora were approximately 23.2% and 24.9%, respectively, and the
fair values of our investment were $603 million and $335 million, respectively. During the years ended December 31, 2023,
2022 and 2021, we recognized gains of $238 million and $105 million and a loss of $37 million, respectively, for the change in
fair values in Other income (expense), net, in the Consolidated Statements of Income.
For information on determination of fair values, see Note 18, Fair value measurement.
Limited partnerships
We held limited partnership investments of $251 million and $249 million as of December 31, 2023 and 2022,
respectively, which are included in Other noncurrent assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. These investments, which are
primarily investment funds of early-stage biotechnology companies, are accounted for by using the equity method of
accounting and are measured by using our proportionate share of the net asset values of the underlying investments held by the
limited partnerships as a practical expedient. These investments are typically redeemable only through distributions upon
liquidation of the underlying assets. As of December 31, 2023, unfunded additional commitments to be made for these
investments during the next several years were $159 million. For the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, net gains
and losses recognized from our limited partnership investments were net losses of $14 million and $284 million and a net gain
of $143 million, respectively.
11. Inventories
Inventories consisted of the following (in millions):
Raw materials
Work in process
Finished goods
Total inventories(1)
____________
December 31,
2023
2022
$
$
993 $
5,747
2,778
9,518 $
828
3,098
1,004
4,930
(1) The increase to Inventories was primarily due to the estimated fair value of the acquired inventory from the Horizon acquisition. See Note 3, Acquisitions
and divestitures.
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12. Property, plant and equipment
Property, plant and equipment consisted of the following (dollar amounts in millions):
Land
Buildings and improvements
Manufacturing equipment
Laboratory equipment
Fixed equipment
Capitalized software
Other
Construction in progress
Property, plant and equipment, gross
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization
Property, plant and equipment, net
Useful life (in years)
2023
2022
December 31,
—
10-40
8-12
8-12
12
3-5
5-10
—
$
339 $
4,507
3,220
1,346
2,526
1,320
941
1,550
15,749
(9,808)
$
5,941 $
292
4,201
3,105
1,277
2,478
1,215
929
1,213
14,710
(9,283)
5,427
During the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, we recognized depreciation and amortization expense
associated with our property, plant and equipment of $685 million, $661 million and $644 million, respectively.
Geographic information
Certain geographic information with respect to property, plant and equipment, net (long-lived assets), was as follows (in
millions):
U.S.
Puerto Rico
ROW
Total property, plant and equipment, net
December 31,
2023
2022
$
$
3,658 $
1,148
1,135
5,941 $
3,154
1,247
1,026
5,427
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13. Goodwill and other intangible assets
Goodwill
The changes in the carrying amounts of goodwill were as follows (in millions):
Beginning balance
Changes to goodwill resulting from acquisitions and divestitures, net(1)
Currency translation adjustments
Ending balance
____________
December 31,
2023
2022
$
15,529 $
14,890
3,089
11
651
(12)
$
18,629 $
15,529
(1) For 2023, the increase to Goodwill was primarily due to goodwill resulting from the acquisition of Horizon. For 2022, the increase to goodwill was due to
goodwill resulting from the acquisition of ChemoCentryx, changes to the acquisition date fair values of net assets acquired in the acquisition of Teneobio
and the nonstrategic Gensenta divestiture. See Note 3, Acquisitions and divestitures.
Other intangible assets
Other intangible assets consisted of the following (in millions):
December 31,
2023
2022
Gross
carrying
amounts
Accumulated
amortization
Other
intangible
assets, net
Gross
carrying
amounts
Accumulated
amortization
Other
intangible
assets, net
Finite-lived intangible assets:
Developed-product-technology rights
$
48,631 $
(18,049) $
30,582 $
29,028 $
(15,045) $
13,983
Licensing rights
Marketing-related rights
R&D technology rights
3,865
1,339
1,394
(3,265)
(1,264)
(1,228)
600
75
166
3,864
1,326
1,378
(3,123)
(1,167)
(1,190)
741
159
188
Total finite-lived intangible assets
55,229
(23,806)
31,423
35,596
(20,525)
15,071
Indefinite-lived intangible assets:
IPR&D
1,218
—
1,218
1,009
—
1,009
Total other intangible assets
$
56,447 $
(23,806) $
32,641 $
36,605 $
(20,525) $
16,080
Developed-product-technology rights consists of rights related to marketed products acquired in acquisitions. Licensing
rights consists primarily of contractual rights acquired in acquisitions to receive future milestone, royalty and profit-sharing
payments; capitalized payments to third parties for milestones related to regulatory approvals to commercialize products; and
up-front payments associated with royalty obligations for marketed products. Marketing-related rights consists primarily of
rights related to the sale and distribution of marketed products. R&D technology rights pertains to technologies used in R&D
that have alternative future uses. Developed-product-technology rights include assets acquired with the Horizon and
ChemoCentryx acquisitions. IPR&D includes assets acquired with the Horizon and Teneobio acquisitions. R&D technology
rights and licensing rights includes assets acquired with the Teneobio acquisition. See Note 3, Acquisitions and divestitures.
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IPR&D consists of R&D projects acquired in a business combination that are not complete at the time of acquisition due
to remaining technological risks and/or lack of receipt of required regulatory approvals. All IPR&D projects have major risks
and uncertainties associated with the timely and successful completion of the development and commercialization of product
candidates, including our ability to confirm safety and efficacy based on data from clinical trials, our ability to obtain necessary
regulatory approvals and our ability to successfully complete these tasks within budgeted costs. We are not permitted to market
a human therapeutic without obtaining regulatory approvals, and such approvals require the completion of clinical trials that
demonstrate that a product candidate is safe and effective. In addition, the availability and extent of coverage and
reimbursement from third-party payers, including government healthcare programs and private insurance plans as well as
competitive product launches, affect the revenues a product can generate. Consequently, the eventual realized values, if any, of
acquired IPR&D projects may vary from their estimated fair values. We review IPR&D projects for impairment annually,
whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amounts may not be recoverable and upon the
establishment of technological feasibility or regulatory approval. During the third quarter of 2023, the development of AMG
340 acquired in connection with our Teneobio acquisition was terminated, resulting in an impairment charge of $783 million,
which was recognized in Other operating expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Income and included in Other items, net,
in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. See Note 18, Fair value measurement, for the impact on the related contingent
consideration liability.
During the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, we recognized amortization associated with our finite-lived
intangible assets of $3.2 billion, $2.6 billion and $2.6 billion, respectively. Amortization of intangible assets is included
primarily in Cost of sales in the Consolidated Statements of Income. The total estimated amortization for our finite-lived
intangible assets for the years ending December 31, 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027 and 2028, are $4.8 billion, $4.5 billion, $3.9
billion, $3.9 billion and $2.9 billion, respectively.
14. Leases
We lease certain facilities and equipment related primarily to R&D, administrative and commercial activities. Leases with
terms of 12 months or less are expensed as incurred and are not recorded in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Most leases include one or more options to renew, with renewal terms that may extend the lease term up to seven years.
The exercise of lease renewal options is at our sole discretion. In addition, some of our lease agreements include rental
payments adjusted periodically for inflation. Our lease agreements neither contain residual value guarantees nor impose
significant restrictions or covenants. We sublease certain real estate to third parties. Our sublease portfolio consists of operating
leases from former R&D and administrative space.
The following table summarizes information related to our leases, all of which are classified as operating, included in our
Consolidated Balance Sheets (in millions):
Consolidated Balance Sheets locations
Assets:
Other noncurrent assets
Liabilities:
Accrued liabilities
Other noncurrent liabilities
Total lease liabilities
The components of net lease costs were as follows (in millions):
December 31,
2023
2022
$
$
$
651 $
119 $
691
810 $
Lease costs
Operating(1)
Sublease income
Total net lease costs
____________
Years ended December 31,
2023
2022
2021
$
$
208 $
(28)
180 $
218 $
(32)
186 $
(1)
Includes short-term leases and variable lease costs, which were not material for the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021.
579
156
539
695
237
(38)
199
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Maturities of lease liabilities as of December 31, 2023, were as follows (in millions):
Maturity dates
2024
2025
2026
2027
2028
Thereafter
Total lease payments(1)
Less imputed interest
Present value of lease liabilities
____________
Amounts
138
121
109
95
74
440
977
(167)
810
$
$
(1)
Includes future rental commitments for abandoned leases of $67 million. We expect to receive total future rental income of $70 million related to
noncancellable subleases for abandoned facilities.
The weighted-average remaining lease terms and weighted-average discount rates were as follows:
Weighted-average remaining lease term (in years)
Weighted-average discount rate
Cash and noncash information related to our leases was as follows (in millions):
December 31,
2023
2022
9.7
3.6 %
8.2
2.7 %
Years ended December 31,
2023
2022
2021
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease
liabilities:
Operating cash flows for operating leases
ROU assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations:
Operating leases
$
$
182 $
171 $
245 $
191 $
190
340
As of December 31, 2023, there were no future lease payments for leases that have not yet commenced.
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15. Other current assets and accrued liabilities
Other current assets consisted of the following (in millions):
Prepaid expenses
Corporate partner receivables
Tax receivables
Other
Total other current assets
Accrued liabilities consisted of the following (in millions):
Sales deductions
Income taxes payable
Employee compensation and benefits
Dividends payable
Accrued interest payable
Other
Total accrued liabilities
December 31,
2023
2022
$
1,647 $
1,204
502
172
281
700
129
355
$
2,602 $
2,388
December 31,
2023
2022
$
7,271 $
1,664
1,381
1,205
936
2,902
$
15,359 $
5,986
1,195
1,099
1,137
470
2,637
12,524
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16. Financing arrangements
Our borrowings consisted of the following (in millions):
0.41% CHF700 million bonds due 2023 (0.41% 2023 Swiss franc Bonds)
2.25% notes due 2023 (2.25% 2023 Notes)
3.625% notes due 2024 (3.625% 2024 Notes)
1.90% notes due 2025 (1.90% 2025 Notes)
5.25% notes due 2025 (5.25% 2025 Notes)
Term loan due April 2025
3.125% notes due 2025 (3.125% 2025 Notes)
2.00% €750 million notes due 2026 (2.00% 2026 euro Notes)
5.507% notes due 2026 (5.507% 2026 Notes)
2.60% notes due 2026 (2.60% 2026 Notes)
Term loan due October 2026
5.50% £475 million notes due 2026 (5.50% 2026 pound sterling Notes)
2.20% notes due 2027 (2.20% 2027 Notes)
3.20% notes due 2027 (3.20% 2027 Notes)
5.15% notes due 2028 (5.15% 2028 Notes)
1.65% notes due in 2028 (1.65% 2028 Notes)
3.00% notes due 2029 (3.00% 2029 Notes)
4.05% notes due 2029 (4.05% 2029 Notes)
4.00% £700 million notes due 2029 (4.00% 2029 pound sterling Notes)
2.45% notes due 2030 (2.45% 2030 Notes)
5.25% notes due 2030 (5.25% 2030 Notes)
2.30% notes due 2031 (2.30% 2031 Notes)
2.00% notes due 2032 (2.00% 2032 Notes)
3.35% notes due 2032 (3.35% 2032 Notes)
4.20% notes due 2033 (4.20% 2033 Notes)
5.25% notes due 2033 (5.25% 2033 Notes)
6.375% notes due 2037 (6.375% 2037 Notes)
6.90% notes due 2038 (6.90% 2038 Notes)
6.40% notes due 2039 (6.40% 2039 Notes)
3.15% notes due 2040 (3.15% 2040 Notes)
5.75% notes due 2040 (5.75% 2040 Notes)
2.80% notes due 2041 (2.80% 2041 Notes)
4.95% notes due 2041 (4.95% 2041 Notes)
5.15% notes due 2041 (5.15% 2041 Notes)
5.65% notes due 2042 (5.65% 2042 Notes)
5.60% notes due 2043 (5.60% 2043 Notes)
5.375% notes due 2043 (5.375% 2043 Notes)
4.40% notes due 2045 (4.40% 2045 Notes)
4.563% notes due 2048 (4.563% 2048 Notes)
3.375% notes due 2050 (3.375% 2050 Notes)
4.663% notes due 2051 (4.663% 2051 Notes)
3.00% notes due 2052 (3.00% 2052 Notes)
4.20% notes due 2052 (4.20% 2052 Notes)
4.875% notes due 2053 (4.875% 2053 Notes)
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$
December 31,
2023
2022
— $
—
1,400
500
2,000
2,000
1,000
828
1,500
1,250
2,000
605
1,724
1,000
3,750
1,234
750
1,250
892
1,250
2,750
1,250
1,001
1,000
750
4,250
478
254
333
1,803
373
949
600
729
415
2,750
185
2,250
1,415
2,132
3,541
999
950
1,000
757
750
1,400
500
—
—
1,000
803
—
1,250
—
574
1,724
1,000
—
1,234
750
1,250
846
1,250
—
1,250
1,051
1,000
750
—
478
254
333
2,000
373
1,110
600
729
415
—
185
2,250
1,415
2,250
3,541
1,254
1,000
1,000
5.65% notes due 2053 (5.65% 2053 Notes)
2.77% notes due 2053 (2.77% 2053 Notes)
4.40% notes due 2062 (4.40% 2062 Notes)
5.75% notes due 2063 (5.75% 2063 Notes)
Other notes due 2097
Unamortized bond discounts, premiums and issuance costs, net
Fair value adjustments
Other
Total carrying value of debt
Less current portion
Total long-term debt
December 31,
2023
2022
4,250
940
1,200
2,750
100
(1,420)
(314)
17
64,613
(1,443)
63,170 $
—
940
1,250
—
100
(1,246)
(437)
12
38,945
(1,591)
37,354
$
There are no material differences between the effective interest rates and the coupon rates of any of our borrowings,
except for the 4.563% 2048 Notes, the 4.663% 2051 Notes and the 2.77% 2053 Notes, which have effective interest rates of
6.3%, 5.6% and 5.2%, respectively.
Under the terms of all of our outstanding notes, except our Other notes due 2097, in the event of a change-in-control
triggering event we may be required to purchase all or a portion of these debt securities at prices equal to 101% of the principal
amounts of the notes plus accrued and unpaid interest. In addition, all of our outstanding notes—except our Other notes due
2097—may be redeemed at any time at our option—in whole or in part—at the principal amounts of the notes being redeemed
plus accrued and unpaid interest and make-whole amounts, which are defined by the terms of the notes. Certain of the
redeemable notes do not require the payment of make-whole amounts if redeemed during a specified period of time
immediately prior to the maturity of the notes. Such time periods range from one month to six months prior to maturity, except
for the 5.507% 2026 Notes, which may be redeemed without payment of the make-whole amount if redemption occurs after
two years prior to maturity.
Debt issuances and acquisition-related financing
In March 2023, in connection with the acquisition of Horizon (see Note 3, Acquisitions and divestitures—Acquisition of
Horizon Therapeutics plc), we issued the following series of notes (in millions):
5.25% 2025 Notes
5.507% 2026 Notes
5.15% 2028 Notes
5.25% 2030 Notes
5.25% 2033 Notes
5.60% 2043 Notes
5.65% 2053 Notes
5.75% 2063 Notes
Total
$
Principal Amount
2,000
1,500
3,750
2,750
4,250
2,750
4,250
2,750
$
24,000
In December 2022, in connection with the acquisition of Horizon, we entered into a bridge credit agreement, which
provided for borrowings with an aggregate principal amount of $24.5 billion as of December 31, 2022. Subsequent to our
March 2023 debt issuance described above, we terminated the bridge credit agreement. Accordingly, during the first quarter of
2023, we recognized $98 million of financing cost associated with the bridge credit agreement, primarily in Other income
(expense), net, in the Consolidated Statements of Income.
Also in connection with the acquisition of Horizon, we entered into a $4.0 billion term loan credit agreement in December
2022. In October 2023, in connection with the completion of the acquisition of Horizon, we borrowed $4.0 billion under the
term loan credit agreement with an interest rate of three-month SOFR plus 1.225%, of which $2.0 billion is due in April 2025
and $2.0 billion is due in October 2026. No amounts under this agreement were outstanding as of December 31, 2022.
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During the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, we issued debt securities in the following offerings:
•
•
In 2022, we issued $7.0 billion of debt consisting of $750 million of the 3.00% 2029 Notes, $1.25 billion of the 4.05%
2029 Notes, $1.0 billion of the 3.35% 2032 Notes, $750 million of the 4.20% 2033 Notes, $1.0 billion of the 4.20% 2052
Notes, $1.0 billion of the 4.875% 2053 Notes and $1.25 billion of the 4.40% 2062 Notes. The 3.00% 2029 Notes were
issued and used to finance eligible projects that met specified criteria to reduce our impact on the environment.
In 2021, we issued $5.0 billion of debt consisting of $1.25 billion of the 1.65% 2028 Notes, $1.25 billion of the 2.00%
2032 Notes, $1.15 billion of the 2.80% 2041 Notes and $1.35 billion of the 3.00% 2052 Notes.
Debt extinguishment
In 2023, we repurchased portions of the 2.00% 2032 Notes, 3.15% 2040 Notes, 2.80% 2041 Notes, 3.375% 2050 Notes,
3.00% 2052 Notes, 4.20% 2052 Notes and 4.40% 2062 Notes for an aggregate cost of $647 million, which resulted in the
recognition of a $225 million gain on extinguishment of debt recorded in Other income (expense), net, in the Consolidated
Statements of Income.
In 2022, we repurchased portions of the 2.20% 2027 Notes, the 1.65% 2028 Notes, the 2.00% 2032 Notes, the 2.80%
2041 Notes and the 3.00% 2052 Notes for an aggregate cost of $297 million, which resulted in the recognition of a $78 million
gain on extinguishment of debt recorded in Other income (expense), net, in the Consolidated Statements of Income.
Debt repayments/redemptions
•
•
•
We made debt repayments/redemptions during the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, as follows:
In 2023, we repaid $750 million aggregate principal amount of the 2.25% 2023 Notes as well as the CHF700 million
aggregate principal amount ($704 million upon settlement of the related cross-currency swap) of the 0.41% 2023 Swiss
franc Bonds.
In 2022, no debt was repaid/redeemed.
In 2021, we redeemed $4.2 billion of debt, including the €1.25 billion aggregate principal amount ($1.4 billion upon
settlement of the related cross-currency swap) of the 1.25% 2022 euro Notes, the $500 million aggregate principal amount
of the 2.70% 2022 Notes, the $1.5 billion aggregate principal amount of the 2.65% 2022 Notes and the $750 million
aggregate principal amount of the 3.625% 2022 Notes. In connection with the redemption of these notes, we paid a total
of $24 million in make-whole amounts plus associated accrued and unpaid interest, all of which was recognized in Interest
expense, net, in the Consolidated Statements of Income.
Interest rate swaps
To achieve a desired mix of fixed-rate and floating-rate debt, we entered into interest rate swap contracts that effectively
converted fixed-rate interest coupons for certain of our debt issuances to floating SOFR-based coupons over the lives of the
respective notes. These interest rate swap contracts qualified and are designated as fair value hedges.
During the year ended December 31, 2021, we entered into interest rate swap contracts with an aggregate notional amount
of $1.0 billion with respect to the 2.45% 2030 Notes and an aggregate notional amount of $500 million with respect to the
2.30% 2031 Notes. In connection with the redemption of the 3.625% 2022 Notes, discussed above, associated interest rate swap
contracts with an aggregate notional amount of $750 million were terminated.
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As of December 31, 2023 and 2022, the effective interest rates on notes for which we have entered into interest rate swap
contracts and the related notional amounts of these contracts were as follows (dollar amounts in millions):
Notes
3.625% 2024 Notes
3.125% 2025 Notes
2.60% 2026 Notes
2.45% 2030 Notes
2.30% 2031 Notes
4.663% 2051 Notes
Total notional amounts
Cross-currency swaps
Notional amounts
Effective interest
rates
SOFR + 3.4%
SOFR + 2.1%
SOFR + 2.1%
SOFR + 1.3%
1,400
1,000
1,250
1,000
500
SOFR + 1.1%
SOFR + 4.3%
1,500
6,650
$
$
To hedge our exposure to foreign currency exchange rate risk associated with certain of our long-term notes denominated
in foreign currencies, we entered into cross-currency swap contracts. The terms of these contracts outstanding as of
December 31, 2023, effectively convert the interest payments and principal repayments on our 2.00% 2026 euro Notes, 5.50%
2026 pound sterling Notes and 4.00% 2029 pound sterling Notes from euros and pounds sterling to U.S. dollars. These cross-
currency swap contracts have been designated as cash flow hedges. For information regarding the terms of these contracts, see
Note 19, Derivative instruments. Cross-currency swap contracts associated with other foreign denominated debt previously
outstanding were settled in connection with the repayment/redemption of such debt, as discussed above.
Shelf registration statement and other facilities
As of December 31, 2023, we have a commercial paper program that allows us to issue up to $2.5 billion of unsecured
commercial paper to fund our working-capital needs. As of December 31, 2023 and 2022, we had no amounts outstanding
under our commercial paper program.
In the first quarter of 2023, we amended and restated our syndicated, unsecured, revolving credit agreement, under which
we may borrow up to $4.0 billion (increased from $2.5 billion prior to the amendment) for general corporate purposes,
including as a liquidity backstop for our commercial paper program. The commitments under the revolving credit agreement
may be increased by up to $1.25 billion with the agreement of the banks (increased from $750 million prior to the amendment).
Each bank that is a party to the agreement has an initial commitment term of five years. This term may be extended for up to
two additional one-year periods with the agreement of the banks. Annual commitment fees for this agreement are 0.09% of the
unused portion of the facility based on our current credit rating. Generally, we would be charged interest for any amounts
borrowed under this facility, based on our current credit rating, at (i) SOFR plus 1.01% or (ii) the highest of (A) the
administrative agent bank base commercial lending rate, (B) the overnight federal funds rate plus 0.50% or (C) one-month
SOFR plus 1.1%. As of December 31, 2023 and 2022, no amounts were outstanding under this facility.
In February 2023, we filed a shelf registration statement with the SEC that allows us to issue unspecified amounts of debt
securities; common stock; preferred stock; warrants to purchase debt securities, common stock, preferred stock or depositary
shares; rights to purchase common stock or preferred stock; securities purchase contracts; securities purchase units; and
depositary shares. Under this shelf registration statement, all of the securities available for issuance may be offered from time to
time, with terms to be determined at the time of issuance. This shelf registration statement expires in February 2026.
Certain of our financing arrangements contain nonfinancial covenants. In addition, our revolving credit agreement and
term loan agreement include a financial covenant, which requires us to maintain a specified minimum interest coverage ratio of
(i) the sum of consolidated net income, interest expense, provision for income taxes, depreciation expense, amortization
expense, unusual or nonrecurring charges and other noncash items (Consolidated EBITDA) to (ii) Consolidated Interest
Expense, each as defined and described in the respective agreements. We were in compliance with all applicable covenants
under these arrangements as of December 31, 2023.
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Contractual maturities of debt obligations
The aggregate contractual maturities of all borrowings due subsequent to December 31, 2023, are as follows (in millions):
Maturity dates
2024
2025
2026
2027
2028
Thereafter
Total
Interest costs
Amounts
1,403
5,500
6,183
2,724
4,984
45,553
66,347
$
$
Interest costs are expensed as incurred except to the extent such interest is related to construction in progress, in which
case interest is capitalized. Interest costs capitalized for the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, were not material.
Interest paid, including the ongoing impact of interest rate and cross-currency swap contracts, during the year ended December
31, 2023 was $2.4 billion, and for each of the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 was $1.2 billion.
17. Stockholders’ equity
Stock repurchase program
Activity under our stock repurchase program, on a trade date basis, was as follows (in millions):
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
Total stock repurchases
Years ended December 31,
2023
2022
2021
Shares
Dollars
Shares
Dollars
Shares
Dollars
— $
—
—
—
— $
—
—
—
—
—
24.6 $
5,410
3.7 $
865
—
1.5
—
—
900
—
6.5
4.6
6.9
1,592
1,069
1,461
26.1 $
6,310
21.7 $
4,987
During the year ended December 31, 2023, we did not repurchase shares of our common stock.
During the first quarter of 2022, the Company entered into ASR agreements with third-party financial institutions
(Dealers) whereby the Company made payments in an aggregate amount of $6.0 billion to the Dealers and received and retired
an initial 23.3 million shares of the Company’s common stock from the Dealers; during the third quarter of 2023, the ASR
agreements were settled. In total, we repurchased 26.1 million shares of common stock during the year ended December 31,
2022, consisting primarily of the 24.8 million shares received under the ASR agreements.
As of December 31, 2023, $7.0 billion remained available under our stock repurchase program.
Dividends
Our Board of Directors declared quarterly dividends per share of $2.13, $1.94 and $1.76, which were paid in each of the
four quarters of 2023, 2022 and 2021, respectively.
Historically, we have declared dividends in December of each year, which were paid in the first quarter of the following
fiscal year and in March, July and October, which were paid in the second, third and fourth quarters, respectively, of the same
fiscal year. Additionally, on December 12, 2023, the Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $2.25 per share of
common stock, which will be paid in March 2024, to all stockholders of record as of the close of business on February 16,
2024.
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Accumulated other comprehensive loss
The components of AOCI were as follows (in millions):
Foreign
currency
translation
Cash flow
hedges
Available-for-
sale
securities
Other
AOCI
Balance as of December 31, 2020
$
Foreign currency translation adjustments
(709) $
(135)
Unrealized gains (losses)
Reclassification adjustments to income
Other gains
Income taxes
Balance as of December 31, 2021
Foreign currency translation adjustments
Unrealized gains
Reclassification adjustments to income
Other gains
Income taxes
—
—
—
—
(844)
496
—
—
—
—
Balance as of December 31, 2022
(348)
Foreign currency translation adjustments
Unrealized gains
Reclassification adjustments to income
Other gains
Income taxes
50
—
—
—
—
(263) $
—
159
253
—
(88)
61
—
84
2
—
(19)
128
—
28
(222)
—
44
1 $
—
(1)
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
(14) $
—
—
—
1
—
(13)
—
—
—
2
—
(11)
—
—
—
42
—
(985)
(135)
158
253
1
(88)
(796)
496
84
2
2
(19)
(231)
50
28
(222)
42
44
Balance as of December 31, 2023
$
(298) $
(22) $
— $
31 $
(289)
With respect to the table above, income tax expenses or benefits for unrealized gains and losses and the related
reclassification adjustments to income for cash flow hedges were a $6 million expense and a $50 million benefit in 2023, a $19
million expense and a $0 million expense in 2022 and a $33 million expense and a $55 million expense in 2021, respectively.
Reclassifications out of AOCI and into earnings were as follows (in millions):
Components of AOCI
Cash flow hedges:
Foreign currency contract gains (losses)
Cross-currency swap contract gains (losses)
$
Years ended December 31,
2023
2022
2021
Consolidated Statements of Income locations
180 $
42
222
(50)
231 $
(233)
(8) Product sales
(245) Other income (expense), net
(2)
(253) Income before income taxes
—
55 Provision for income taxes
$
172 $
(2) $
(198) Net income
Other
In addition to common stock, our authorized capital includes 5 million shares of preferred stock, $0.0001 par value. As of
December 31, 2023 and 2022, no shares of preferred stock were issued or outstanding.
18. Fair value measurement
To estimate the fair value of our financial assets and liabilities, we use valuation approaches within a hierarchy that
maximizes the use of observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs by requiring that observable inputs be
used when available. Observable inputs are inputs that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability based on
market data obtained from sources independent of the Company. Unobservable inputs are inputs that reflect the Company’s
assumptions about the inputs that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability and are developed based on the
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best information available in the circumstances. The fair value hierarchy is divided into three levels based on the source of
inputs as follows:
Level 1 — Valuations based on unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the Company
has the ability to access
Level 2 — Valuations for which all significant inputs are observable either directly or indirectly—other than Level 1 inputs
Level 3 — Valuations based on inputs that are unobservable and significant to the overall fair value measurement
The availability of observable inputs can vary among the various types of financial assets and liabilities. To the extent that
the valuation is based on models or inputs that are less observable or unobservable in the market, the determination of fair value
requires more judgment. In certain cases, the inputs used for measuring fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value
hierarchy. In such cases, for financial statement disclosure purposes, the level in the fair value hierarchy within which the fair
value measurement is categorized is based on the lowest level of input used that is significant to the overall fair value
measurement.
The fair values of each major class of the Company’s financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring
basis were as follows (in millions):
Fair value measurement as of December 31, 2023, using:
Assets:
Available-for-sale securities:
U.S. Treasury bills
Money market mutual funds
Other short-term interest-bearing securities
Other investments
Equity securities
Derivatives:
Foreign currency forward contracts
Cross-currency swap contracts
Interest rate swap contracts
Total assets
Liabilities:
Derivatives:
Foreign currency forward contracts
Cross-currency swap contracts
Interest rate swap contracts
Forward interest rate contracts
Contingent consideration obligations
Quoted prices in
active markets for
identical assets
(Level 1)
Significant other
observable
inputs
(Level 2)
Significant
unobservable
inputs
(Level 3)
Total
$
— $
— $
— $
10,266
—
—
4,514
—
—
—
—
138
—
—
145
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
10,266
138
—
4,514
145
—
—
$
$
14,780 $
283 $
— $
15,063
— $
116 $
— $
—
—
—
—
405
571
—
—
—
—
—
96
116
405
571
—
96
Total liabilities
$
— $
1,092 $
96 $
1,188
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1,676
2,659
—
130
815
287
54
5,621
76
541
776
5
270
Fair value measurement as of December 31, 2022, using:
Assets:
Available-for-sale securities:
U.S. Treasury bills
Money market mutual funds
Other short-term interest-bearing securities
Other investments
Equity securities
Derivatives:
Foreign currency forward contracts
Cross-currency swap contracts
Quoted prices in
active markets for
identical assets
(Level 1)
Significant other
observable
inputs
(Level 2)
Significant
unobservable
inputs
(Level 3)
Total
$
1,676 $
— $
— $
2,659
—
—
480
—
—
—
—
130
—
287
54
—
—
—
335
—
—
Total assets
$
4,815 $
471 $
335 $
Liabilities:
Derivatives:
Foreign currency forward contracts
$
— $
76 $
— $
Cross-currency swap contracts
Interest rate swap contracts
Forward interest rate contracts
Contingent consideration obligations
—
—
—
—
541
776
5
—
—
—
—
270
Total liabilities
$
— $
1,398 $
270 $
1,668
Interest-bearing and equity securities
The fair values of our U.S. Treasury securities, money market mutual funds and equity investments in publicly traded
securities, including our equity investments in BeiGene and Neumora, as of December 31, 2023, are based on quoted market
prices in active markets, with no valuation adjustment. Previously, the fair value of our equity investment in Neumora did not
have a readily determinable fair value and was initially valued at the acquisition price and subsequently valued based on a
combination of observable price transactions when available, market performance and publicly available market information for
similar companies that have actively traded equity securities. During the third quarter of 2023, Neumora became a publicly
traded company, and its equity securities now have a readily determinable fair value. Accordingly, the fair value inputs of our
equity investment in Neumora changed from using Level 3 inputs as of December 31, 2022, to using a Level 1 input as of
December 31, 2023. See Note 10, Investments— Neumora Therapeutics, Inc.
As of the first quarter of 2023, we no longer account for our equity investment in BeiGene under the equity method of
accounting. As of December 31, 2022, the fair value and carrying value were $4.2 billion and $2.2 billion, respectively, with
the fair value estimated by using a Level 1 input. See Note 10, Investments—BeiGene, Ltd.
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Derivatives
Our foreign currency forward contracts, cross-currency swap contracts and interest rate swap contracts are with
counterparties that have minimum credit ratings of A– or equivalent by S&P, Moody’s or Fitch. We estimate the fair values of
these contracts by taking into consideration valuations obtained from a third-party valuation service that uses an income-based
industry-standard valuation model for which all significant inputs are observable either directly or indirectly. These inputs, as
applicable, include foreign currency exchange rates, LIBOR, SOFR, swap rates, obligor credit default swap rates and cross-
currency basis swap spreads. Certain inputs, when applicable, are at commonly quoted intervals. Starting in the third quarter of
2023, terms under our existing derivative contracts reference the SOFR benchmark consistent with the ISDA protocol. See Note
19, Derivative instruments.
Contingent consideration obligations
As a result of our business acquisitions, we have incurred contingent consideration obligations as discussed below. The
contingent consideration obligations are recorded at their fair values by using probability-adjusted discounted cash flows, and
we revalue these obligations each reporting period until the related contingencies have been resolved. The fair value
measurements of these obligations are based on significant unobservable inputs related to licensing rights and product
candidates acquired in business combinations, and they are reviewed quarterly by management in our R&D and commercial
sales organizations. The inputs include, as applicable, estimated probabilities and the timing of achieving specified
development, regulatory and commercial milestones as well as estimated annual sales. Significant changes that increase or
decrease the probabilities of achieving the related development, regulatory and commercial events or that shorten or lengthen
the time required to achieve such events or that increase or decrease estimated annual sales would result in corresponding
increases or decreases in the fair values of the obligations, as applicable. Changes in the fair values of contingent consideration
obligations are recognized in Other operating expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Income.
Changes in the carrying amounts of contingent consideration obligations were as follows (in millions):
Beginning balance
Additions
Payments
Net changes in valuations
Ending balance
Years ended December 31,
2023
2022
2021
$
270 $
342 $
—
(9)
(165)
—
(7)
(65)
33
309
(7)
7
$
96 $
270 $
342
As of December 31, 2023 and 2022, our contingent consideration obligations are primarily the result of our acquisition of
Teneobio in October 2021, which obligated us to pay the former shareholders up to $1.6 billion upon achieving separate
development and regulatory milestones with regard to various R&D programs. See Note 3, Acquisitions and divestitures.
During the third quarter of 2023, the development of AMG 340 was terminated, resulting in a decrease of the related contingent
consideration liability. The remeasurement of this liability of $165 million was recognized in Other operating expenses in the
Consolidated Statements of Income and included in Other items, net, in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. See Note
13, Goodwill and other intangible assets, for the impact on the related IPR&D asset. The remaining contingent consideration
liability as of December 31, 2023, primarily relates to potential development and regulatory milestones for R&D programs
acquired via the Teneobio acquisition that we continue to pursue.
Summary of the fair values of other financial instruments
Cash equivalents
The fair values of cash equivalents approximate their carrying values due to the short-term nature of such financial
instruments.
Borrowings
We estimated the fair values of our borrowings by using Level 2 inputs. As of December 31, 2023 and 2022, the
aggregate fair values of our borrowings were $59.2 billion and $35.0 billion, respectively, and the carrying values were $64.6
billion and $38.9 billion, respectively.
During the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, there were no transfers of assets or liabilities between fair value
measurement levels, and except with respect to the impairment of AMG 340 disclosed in Note 13, Goodwill and other
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intangible assets, there were no material remeasurements to the fair values of assets and liabilities that are not measured at fair
value on a recurring basis.
19. Derivative instruments
The Company is exposed to foreign currency exchange rate and interest rate risks related to its business operations. To
reduce our risks related to such exposures, we use or have used certain derivative instruments, including foreign currency
forward, foreign currency option, cross-currency swap, forward interest rate and interest rate swap contracts. We have
designated certain of our derivatives as cash flow and fair value hedges; we also have derivatives not designated as hedges. We
do not use derivatives for speculative trading purposes.
Cash flow hedges
We are exposed to possible changes in the values of certain anticipated foreign currency cash flows resulting from
changes in foreign currency exchange rates primarily associated with our euro-denominated international product sales. The
foreign currency exchange rate fluctuation exposure associated with cash inflows from our international product sales is
partially offset by corresponding cash outflows from our international operating expenses. To further reduce this exposure, we
enter into foreign currency forward contracts to hedge a portion of our projected international product sales up to a maximum of
three years into the future; and at any given point in time, a higher percentage of nearer-term projected product sales is being
hedged than in successive periods.
As of December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, we had outstanding foreign currency forward contracts with aggregate notional
amounts of $6.6 billion, $6.0 billion and $5.7 billion, respectively. We have designated these foreign currency forward
contracts, which are primarily euro based, as cash flow hedges. Accordingly, we report unrealized gains and losses on these
contracts in AOCI in the Consolidated Balance Sheets, and we reclassify them to Product sales in the Consolidated Statements
of Income in the same periods during which the hedged transactions affect earnings.
To hedge our exposure to foreign currency exchange rate risk associated with certain of our long-term debt denominated
in foreign currencies, we enter into cross-currency swap contracts. Under the terms of such contracts, we paid euros, pounds
sterling and Swiss francs and received U.S. dollars for the notional amounts at inception of the contracts; and based on these
notional amounts, we exchange interest payments at fixed rates over the lives of the contracts by paying U.S. dollars and
receiving euros, pounds sterling and Swiss francs. In addition, we will pay U.S. dollars to and receive euros, pounds sterling
and Swiss francs from the counterparties at the maturities of the contracts for these same notional amounts. The terms of these
contracts correspond to the related hedged debt, thereby effectively converting the interest payments and principal repayment
on the debt from euros, pounds sterling and Swiss francs to U.S. dollars. We have designated these cross-currency swap
contracts as cash flow hedges. Accordingly, the unrealized gains and losses on these contracts are reported in AOCI in the
Consolidated Balance Sheets and reclassified to Other income (expense), net, in the Consolidated Statements of Income in the
same periods during which the hedged debt affects earnings.
The notional amounts and interest rates of our cross-currency swaps as of December 31, 2023, were as follows (notional
amounts in millions):
Hedged notes
2.00% 2026 euro Notes
5.50% 2026 pound sterling Notes
4.00% 2029 pound sterling Notes
Foreign currency
U.S. dollars
Notional amounts
Interest rates
Notional amounts
Interest rates
€
£
£
750
475
700
2.0 % $
5.5 % $
4.0 % $
833
747
1,111
3.9 %
6.0 %
4.6 %
During the first quarter of 2023, our 0.41% 2023 Swiss franc Bonds matured, and the related cross-currency swaps were
settled.
In connection with the anticipated issuance of long-term fixed-rate debt, we occasionally enter into forward interest rate
contracts in order to hedge the variability in cash flows due to changes in the applicable U.S. Treasury rate between the time we
enter into these contracts and the time the related debt is issued. Gains and losses on forward interest rate contracts, which are
designated as cash flow hedges, are recognized in AOCI in the Consolidated Balance Sheets and are amortized into Interest
expense, net, in the Consolidated Statements of Income over the lives of the associated debt issuances. Amounts expected to be
recognized during the subsequent 12 months on forward interest rate contracts are not material.
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The unrealized gains and losses recognized in AOCI for our derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges were
as follows (in millions):
Derivatives in cash flow hedging relationships
Foreign currency forward contracts
Cross-currency swap contracts
Forward interest rate contracts
Total unrealized gains
Fair value hedges
Years ended December 31,
2023
2022
2021
$
$
(14) $
308 $
73
(31)
28 $
(219)
(5)
84 $
373
(214)
—
159
To achieve a desired mix of fixed-rate and floating-rate debt, we entered into interest rate swap contracts that qualified for
and were designated as fair value hedges. These interest rate swap contracts effectively convert fixed-rate coupons to floating-
rate SOFR-based coupons over the terms of the related hedge contracts. As of both December 31, 2023 and 2022, we had
interest rate swap contracts with aggregate notional amounts of $6.7 billion that hedge certain portions of our long-term debt
issuances. See Note 16, Financing arrangements, for information on our interest rate swaps.
For interest rate swap contracts that qualify for and are designated as fair value hedges, we recognize in Interest expense,
net, in the Consolidated Statements of Income the unrealized gain or loss on the derivative resulting from the change in fair
value during the period, as well as the offsetting unrealized loss or gain of the hedged item resulting from the change in fair
value during the period attributable to the hedged risk. If a hedging relationship involving an interest rate swap contract is
terminated, the gain or loss realized on contract termination is recorded as an adjustment to the carrying value of the debt and
amortized into Interest expense, net, over the remaining life of the previously hedged debt.
The hedged liabilities and related cumulative-basis adjustments for fair value hedges of those liabilities were recorded in
the Consolidated Balance Sheets as follows (in millions):
Consolidated Balance Sheets locations
Current portion of long-term debt
Long-term debt
____________
Carrying amounts of hedged
liabilities(1)
Cumulative amounts of fair value
hedging adjustments related to the
carrying amounts of the hedged
liabilities(2)
December 31,
December 31,
2023
2022
2023
2022
$
$
1,441 $
4,788 $
82 $
6,017 $
41 $
(355) $
82
(519)
(1) Current portion of long-term debt includes $69 million and $82 million of carrying value with discontinued hedging relationships as of December 31, 2023
and 2022, respectively. Long-term debt includes $288 million and $357 million of carrying value with discontinued hedging relationships as of December
31, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
(2) Current portion of long-term debt includes $69 million and $82 million of hedging adjustments on discontinued hedging relationships as of December 31,
2023 and 2022, respectively. Long-term debt includes $188 million and $257 million of hedging adjustments on discontinued hedging relationships as of
December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
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Impact of hedging transactions
The following tables summarize the amounts recorded in income and expense line items and the effects thereon from fair
value and cash flow hedging, including discontinued hedging relationships (in millions):
Total amounts recorded in income and (expense) line items presented in the
Consolidated Statements of Income
The effects of cash flow and fair value hedging:
Gains on cash flow hedging relationships reclassified out of AOCI:
Foreign currency forward contracts
Cross-currency swap contracts
(Losses) gains on fair value hedging relationships—interest rate swap agreements:
Hedged items(1)
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments
Year ended December 31, 2023
Product
sales
Other
income
(expense),
net
Interest
expense, net
$ 26,910 $
2,833 $
(2,875)
$
$
$
$
180 $
— $
— $
42 $
—
—
— $
— $
— $
— $
(118)
205
Year ended December 31, 2022
Product
sales
Other
income
(expense),
net
Interest
expense, net
Total amounts recorded in income and (expense) line items presented in the
Consolidated Statements of Income
$ 24,801 $
(814) $
(1,406)
The effects of cash flow and fair value hedging:
Gains (losses) on cash flow hedging relationships reclassified out of AOCI:
Foreign currency forward contracts
Cross-currency swap contracts
Gains (losses) on fair value hedging relationships—interest rate swap agreements:
Hedged items(1)
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments
Total amounts recorded in income and (expense) line items presented in the
Consolidated Statements of Income
The effects of cash flow and fair value hedging:
Losses on cash flow hedging relationships reclassified out of AOCI:
Foreign currency forward contracts
Cross-currency swap contracts
Gains (losses) on fair value hedging relationships—interest rate swap agreements:
Hedged items(1)
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments
$
$
$
$
231 $
— $
— $
(233) $
—
—
— $
— $
— $
— $
716
(636)
Year ended December 31, 2021
Product
sales
Other
income
(expense),
net
Interest
expense, net
$ 24,297 $
259 $
(1,197)
$
$
$
$
(8) $
— $
— $
(245) $
—
—
— $
— $
— $
— $
281
(192)
__________
(1) Gains on hedged items do not completely offset losses on the related designated hedging instruments due to amortization of the cumulative amounts of fair
value hedging adjustments included in the carrying amount of the hedged debt for discontinued hedging relationships and the recognition of gains on
terminated hedges when the corresponding hedged item was paid down in the period.
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No portions of our cash flow hedge contracts were excluded from the assessment of hedge effectiveness. As of December
31, 2023, we expected to reclassify $35 million of net gains on our foreign currency and cross-currency swap contracts out of
AOCI and into earnings during the next 12 months.
Derivatives not designated as hedges
To reduce our exposure to foreign currency fluctuations in certain assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies,
we enter into foreign currency forward contracts that are not designated as hedging transactions. Most of these exposures are
hedged on a month-to-month basis. As of December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, the total notional amounts of these foreign
currency forward contracts were $457 million, $517 million and $680 million, respectively. Gains and losses recognized in
earnings for our derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments were not material for the years ended December
31, 2023, 2022 and 2021.
Fair values of derivatives
The fair values of derivatives included in the Consolidated Balance Sheets were as follows (in millions):
December 31, 2023
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:
Foreign currency forward contracts
Cross-currency swap contracts
Interest rate swap contracts
Forward interest rate contracts
Total derivatives designated as hedging
instruments
Total derivatives
December 31, 2022
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:
Foreign currency forward contracts
Cross-currency swap contracts
Interest rate swap contracts
Forward interest rate contracts
Total derivatives designated as hedging
instruments
Total derivatives
Derivative assets
Derivative liabilities
Consolidated
Balance Sheets locations
Fair values
Consolidated
Balance Sheets locations
Fair values
Other current assets/
Other noncurrent
assets
Other current assets/
Other noncurrent
assets
Other current assets/
Other noncurrent
assets
Other current assets/
Other noncurrent
assets
Accrued liabilities/
Other noncurrent
liabilities
Accrued liabilities/
Other noncurrent
liabilities
Accrued liabilities/
Other noncurrent
liabilities
Accrued liabilities/
Other noncurrent
liabilities
$
145
—
—
—
145
145
$
$
116
405
571
—
1,092
1,092
$
Derivative assets
Derivative liabilities
Consolidated
Balance Sheets locations
Fair values
Consolidated
Balance Sheets locations
Fair values
Other current assets/
Other noncurrent
assets
Other current assets/
Other noncurrent
assets
Other current assets/
Other noncurrent
assets
Other current assets/
Other noncurrent
assets
Accrued liabilities/
Other noncurrent
liabilities
Accrued liabilities/
Other noncurrent
liabilities
Accrued liabilities/
Other noncurrent
liabilities
Accrued liabilities/
Other noncurrent
liabilities
$
287
54
—
—
341
341
$
$
76
541
776
5
1,398
1,398
$
For additional information, see Note 18, Fair value measurement.
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Our derivative contracts that were in liability positions as of December 31, 2023, contain certain credit-risk-related
contingent provisions that would be triggered if (i) we were to undergo a change-in-control and (ii) our or the surviving entity’s
creditworthiness deteriorates, which is generally defined as having either a credit rating that is below investment grade or a
materially weaker creditworthiness after the change-in-control. If these events were to occur, the counterparties would have the
right, but not the obligation, to close the contracts under early-termination provisions. In such circumstances, the counterparties
could request immediate settlement of these contracts for amounts that approximate the then current fair values of the contracts.
In addition, our derivative contracts are not subject to any type of master netting arrangement, and amounts due either to or
from a counterparty under the contracts may be offset against other amounts due either to or from the same counterparty only if
an event of default or termination, as defined, were to occur.
The cash flow effects of our derivative contracts in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows are included in Net cash
provided by operating activities, except for the settlement of notional amounts of cross-currency swaps, which are included in
Net cash used in financing activities.
20. Contingencies and commitments
Contingencies
In the ordinary course of business, we are involved in various legal proceedings, government investigations and other
matters that are complex in nature and have outcomes that are difficult to predict. See Part I, Item 1A. Risk Factors—Our
business may be affected by litigation and government investigations. We describe our legal proceedings and other matters that
are significant or that we believe could become significant in this footnote.
We record accruals for loss contingencies to the extent that we conclude it is probable that a liability has been incurred
and the amount of the related loss can be reasonably estimated. We evaluate, on a quarterly basis, developments in legal
proceedings and other matters that could cause an increase or decrease in the amount of the liability that has been accrued
previously.
Our legal proceedings involve various aspects of our business and a variety of claims, some of which present novel factual
allegations and/or unique legal theories. In each of the matters described in this filing, in which we could incur a liability, our
opponents seek an award of a not-yet-quantified amount of damages or an amount that is not material. In addition, a number of
the matters pending against us are at very early stages of the legal process, which in complex proceedings of the sort we face
often extend for several years. As a result, none of the matters described in this filing, in which we could incur a liability, have
progressed sufficiently through discovery and/or the development of important factual information and legal issues to enable us
to estimate a range of possible loss, if any, or such amounts are not material. While it is not possible to accurately predict or
determine the eventual outcomes of these matters, an adverse determination in one or more of these matters currently pending
could have a material adverse effect on our consolidated results of operations, financial position or cash flows.
Certain recent developments concerning our legal proceedings and other matters are discussed below.
Repatha Patent Litigation
Patent Disputes in the International Region
We are involved in and expect future involvement in additional disputes regarding our PCSK9 patents in other
jurisdictions and regions. This includes matters filed against us and that we have filed in Germany and Japan.
Germany
In February 2016, the European Patent Office (EPO) granted European Patent No. 2,215,124 (the EP’124 Patent) to
Amgen. This patent describes and claims monoclonal antibodies to PCSK9 and methods of treatment and Sanofi filed an
opposition to the patent in the EPO seeking to invalidate it. In November 2016, Sanofi-Aventis Deutschland GmbH, Sanofi-
Aventis Groupe S.A. and Sanofi Winthrop Industrie S.A. filed a joint opposition against Amgen’s patent, and each of Lilly,
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Regeneron) and Strawman Ltd. also filed oppositions to Amgen’s patent. In November 2018,
the EPO confirmed the validity of Amgen’s EP’124 Patent, which was appealed to the Technical Board of Appeal (TBA). On
October 29, 2020, the TBA upheld the validity of certain claims, including claims that protect Repatha, but ruled that broader
claims encompassing PRALUENT were invalid. As a result of the TBA’s decision, national litigations regarding PRALUENT
in Germany are in the process of being resolved.
In Germany, Sanofi-Aventis Deutschland GmbH and Regeneron filed actions seeking damages arising from the
provisional enforcement of an injunction against PRALUENT that was lifted after the TBA’s October 2020 ruling. Amgen filed
counterclaims alleging that PRALUENT infringes Amgen’s European Patent No. 2,641,917 (the EP’917 Patent). On November
29, 2023, the Regional Court of Munich ruled that PRALUENT does not infringe the EP’917 Patent. A hearing has been
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scheduled for February 28, 2024 in the Munich Regional Court on Sanofi-Aventis Deutschland GmbH’s and Regeneron’s
action for damages.
On July 21, 2022, Sanofi Biotechnology SAS filed an action against Amgen GmbH and Amgen (Europe) B.V. before the
Regional Court of Dusseldorf alleging that the marketing and sale of Repatha infringes European Patent No. 2,756,004 (the
EP’004 Patent), which Sanofi Biotechnology SAS licensed from Regeneron. Sanofi Biotechnology SAS is seeking
infringement damages and injunctive relief. The court scheduled a hearing on this infringement action for May 28, 2024.
On August 3, 2023, Amgen GmbH filed a Nullity Action before the German Federal Patent Court seeking invalidation of
Regeneron’s EP’004 Patent. Regeneron filed a Statement of Defense on November 20, 2023. On January 22, 2024, Amgen
filed its brief in reply.
Amgen and an anonymous third party opposed the EP’004 Patent in the EPO, but on December 6, 2023 the patent was
finally upheld by the TBA as granted.
Unified Patent Court of the European Union
On June 1, 2023, Amgen filed an action before the Local Division of the Unified Patent Court in Munich against Sanofi-
Aventis Deutschland GmbH, Sanofi-Aventis Groupe S.A., Sanofi Winthrop Industrie S.A. (collectively, Sanofi-Aventis), and
Regeneron alleging that the importation, marketing, sale and use of PRALUENT infringes European Patent 3,666,797 (the
EP’797 Patent) seeking an injunction and damages for past infringement. Regeneron filed counterclaims for revocation, but on
February 5, 2024, the court transferred the counterclaims to the Central Division of the Unified Patent Court that is presiding
over Sanofi’s revocation action. The Local Division scheduled the hearing on our EP’797 Patent infringement action to begin
on October 16, 2024.
On June 29, 2023, the Central Division of the Unified Patent Court in Munich served Amgen with an action that was filed
by Sanofi-Aventis that seeks revocation of the EP’797 Patent. The Central Division scheduled a hearing on the revocation
action to begin on June 4, 2024.
On January 10, 2024, Sanofi Biotechnologies SAS and Regeneron filed an action against Amgen Inc., Amgen Europe
B.V., Amgen N.V., Amgen GmbH, Amgen B.V., Amgen SAS, and Amgen S.R.L before the Unified Patent Court, alleging
infringement of EP 3,536,712, which Sanofi Biotechnology SAS licensed from Regeneron. Sanofi and Regeneron are seeking
an injunction against the sale, marketing, use, importation, or storage of Repatha for certain specified uses in Belgium, France,
Germany, Italy and the Netherlands.
Japan
On April 24, 2020, the Supreme Court of Japan declined to hear Sanofi K.K.’s appeals making final the Japanese High
Court’s decisions that PRALUENT infringes Amgen’s valid patent rights in Japan. On June 24, 2020, Amgen filed written
answers to the invalidity trials initiated by Regeneron on February 12, 2020 before the Japan Patent Office seeking to invalidate
Amgen’s Japanese patents that were previously held infringed by PRALUENT and valid over challenges filed by Sanofi K.K.
On April 15, 2021, the Japanese Patent Office dismissed Regeneron’s invalidity trials, and in August 2021 Regeneron appealed
the decisions to the Japanese High Court. On January 26, 2023, the Japanese High Court found Amgen’s patent claims invalid
for lacking adequate support. On March 13, 2023, Amgen appealed to the Japanese Supreme Court the High Court’s decision
that Amgen’s Japanese patent claims relating to PCSK9 were invalid for lacking adequate support. On September 15, 2023, the
Japanese Supreme Court declined to hear Amgen’s appeal. The case will be remanded to the Japan Patent Office for further
proceedings.
Damages proceedings against Sanofi K.K. are ongoing before the Tokyo District Court, where Sanofi K.K. has initiated
new validity challenges to Amgen patents in Japan. On September 27, 2023, the Tokyo District Court found Amgen’s patent
claims invalid and dismissed Amgen’s lawsuit for damages. Amgen appealed the District Court’s decision to the IP High Court
on December 28, 2023.
Prolia/XGEVA Biologics Price Competition and Innovation Act (BPCIA) Litigation
Amgen Inc. et al. v. Sandoz Inc., et al.
On May 1, 2023, Amgen Inc. and Amgen Manufacturing Limited filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the District
of New Jersey (New Jersey District Court) against Sandoz Inc., Sandoz GmbH, Lek Pharmaceuticals d.d., Novartis
Pharmaceutical Productions d.o.o., and Novartis AG (collectively, Defendants) based on the submission to the FDA of a BLA
seeking approval to market and sell a biosimilar version of Amgen’s Prolia and XGEVA products. The complaint asserts
infringement of the following 21 patents, which are listed in the FDA’s Purple Book for Amgen’s Prolia and XGEVA products:
U.S. Patent Nos. 7,364,736; 7,928,205; 8,058,418; 9,012,178; 9,133,493; 9,228,168; 9,320,816; 9,328,134; 9,359,435;
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9,481,901; 10,167,492; 10,513,723; 10,583,397; 10,822,630; 10,894,972; 11,077,404; 11,098,079; 11,130,980; 11,254,963;
11,299,760; and 11,434,514 (collectively, the Asserted Patents). Amgen seeks a judgment from the New Jersey District Court
that Defendants have infringed or will infringe one or more claims of each of the Asserted Patents and based on that judgment,
a permanent injunction prohibiting the commercial manufacture, use, offer to sell, or sale within the United States or
importation into the United States of Defendants’ proposed denosumab biosimilar before expiration of each of the Asserted
Patents found to infringe. Amgen also seeks monetary remedies for any past acts of infringement.
On June 16, 2023, Amgen filed an amended and supplemental complaint to include additional information regarding the
completion of the BPCIA information exchange after the filing of the original complaint. Sandoz Inc. (Sandoz) responded to the
amended and supplemental complaint on July 7, 2023, denying infringement and asserting counterclaims seeking a declaratory
judgment that asserted patents are invalid and/or unenforceable. On July 28, 2023, Amgen responded, seeking a denial and
dismissal of Sandoz’s counterclaims.
On August 23, 2023, the New Jersey District Court entered a stipulation and order dismissing without prejudice Sandoz
GmbH, Lek Pharmaceuticals d.d., Novartis Pharmaceutical Productions d.o.o., and Novartis AG (collectively, Foreign
Defendants) from the action. Pursuant to the stipulation entered by the New Jersey District Court, the Foreign Defendants
agreed to be bound by any judgment order or decision in the matter (including appeals) as if the Foreign Defendants were
named as defendants and parties to the judgment order or decision. Sandoz is now the sole named Defendant in the action.
On October 30, 2023, the New Jersey District Court commenced a hearing on Amgen’s motion for a preliminary
injunction to prohibit Sandoz from engaging in the commercial manufacture, use, offer for sell or sale within the United States,
or importation into the United States of its proposed denosumab biosimilar until judgment is entered after trial on the merits.
Closing arguments on Amgen’s motion for the preliminary injunction were held on December 21, 2023.
ABP 938 (aflibercept) Patent Litigation
On January 10, 2024, Regeneron filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California (the
California Central District Court) against Amgen alleging infringement of 32 patents listed by Regeneron in the BPCIA
exchange. The lawsuit stems from Amgen’s submission of an application under the BPCIA for FDA licensure of ABP 938 as
biosimilar to Regeneron’s EYLEA. By its complaint, Regeneron seeks, among other remedies, an injunction prohibiting the
commercial manufacture, use, offer for sale or sale in the United States or import into the United States of ABP 938 before the
expiration of each of the patents found to be infringed. On January 11, 2024, Regeneron filed a motion with the Judicial Panel
on Multidistrict Litigation to transfer this case from the California Central District Court to the U.S. District Court for the
Northern District of West Virginia for coordinated pretrial proceedings with the five other cases involving EYLEA biosimilars
pending in that district. A hearing on Regeneron’s motion to transfer has been scheduled for March 28, 2024. Amgen responded
to Regeneron’s complaint on February 2, 2024, denying infringement and asserting counterclaims seeking a declaratory
judgment that the asserted patents are not infringed, invalid, and/or unenforceable.
Antitrust Class Action
Sensipar Antitrust Class Actions
From February to April 2019, four plaintiffs filed putative class action lawsuits against Amgen and various entities
affiliated with Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. (Teva) alleging anticompetitive conduct in connection with settlements between
Amgen and manufacturers of generic cinacalcet product. Two of those actions were brought in the U.S. District Court for the
District of Delaware (the Delaware District Court), captioned UFCW Local 1500 Welfare Fund v. Amgen Inc., et al. (February
21, 2019) (Local 1500) and Cesar Castillo, Inc. v. Amgen Inc., et al. (February 26, 2019) (Castillo). The third action was
brought in the New Jersey District Court, captioned Teamsters Local 237 Welfare Fund, et al. v. Amgen Inc., et al. (March 14,
2019) (Local 237) and the fourth action was brought in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania (the
Eastern Pennsylvania District Court), captioned KPH Healthcare Services, Inc. a/k/a Kinney Drugs, Inc. v. Amgen Inc., et al
(April 10, 2019) (KPH). Each of the lawsuits is brought on behalf of a putative class of direct or indirect purchasers of Sensipar
and alleges that the plaintiffs have overpaid for Sensipar as a result of Amgen’s conduct that allegedly improperly delayed
market entry by manufacturers of generic cinacalcet products. The lawsuits focus predominantly on the settlement among
Amgen, Watson Laboratories, Inc. (Watson) and Teva of the parties’ patent infringement litigation. Each of the lawsuits seeks,
among other things, treble damages, equitable relief and attorneys’ fees and costs. On April 10, 2019, the plaintiff in the KPH
lawsuit filed a motion seeking to have the four lawsuits consolidated and designated as a multidistrict litigation (MDL) in the
Eastern Pennsylvania District Court, and the plaintiff in the Local 1500 lawsuit filed a motion seeking to have the four lawsuits,
along with Cipla Ltd. v. Amgen Inc., consolidated and designated as an MDL in the Delaware District Court.
On July 31, 2019, the MDL panel entered an order consolidating in the Delaware District Court the four class action
lawsuits. On September 13, 2019, the plaintiffs filed amended complaints, and on October 15, 2019, Amgen filed its motion to
dismiss both the direct purchaser plaintiffs’ consolidated class action complaint and the indirect purchaser end payer plaintiffs’
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complaint. On December 6, 2019, the plaintiffs responded to Amgen’s motion to dismiss and, on January 10, 2020, Amgen
filed its response. On February 6, 2020, the motions in the class action lawsuits were transferred to the U.S. Magistrate Judge
for the District of Delaware (Magistrate Judge) for a recommendation. The MDL panel certified its conditional transfer order on
February 6, 2020 transferring the additional class action lawsuit brought in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of
Florida, captioned MSP Recovery Claims v. Amgen Inc., et al., to the Delaware District Court.
On July 22, 2020, the Magistrate Judge issued a recommendation to the Delaware District Court that the claims against
Amgen be dismissed but leave be given to plaintiffs to amend their complaints. On August 5, 2020, the plaintiffs filed
objections to the Magistrate Judge’s report and recommendation. On August 19, 2020, Amgen filed a response to the plaintiffs’
objections. On November 30, 2020, the Delaware District Court adopted the Magistrate Judge’s recommendation in part and
denied it in part, denying Amgen’s motion to dismiss on the grounds that plaintiffs adequately alleged reverse payment claims
but granted Amgen’s motion to dismiss with respect to the other Federal antitrust claims. On December 23, 2020, Teva, Watson
and Actavis filed a motion for interlocutory appeal and for a stay pending appeal and Amgen filed its joinder (the 1292
Motion). On January 5, 2021, a joint status report was filed advising the Delaware District Court that the defendants are still
considering whether to withdraw the 1292 Motion and plaintiffs’ offer to stay discovery, pending further rulings on motions to
dismiss the amended complaints. On January 19, 2021, a joint status report was filed pursuant to the Delaware District Court’s
January 6, 2021 order along with a stipulation to defer the 1292 Motion until after rulings on the amended complaints.
On February 16, 2021, the plaintiffs in the antitrust class action lawsuit brought on behalf of putative classes of direct or
indirect purchasers of Sensipar filed their amended complaints. On March 4, 2021, a stipulation and order regarding the filing
of a second amended complaint were filed to add another plaintiff: Teamsters Western Region & Local 177 Health Care Fund.
On March 17, 2021, a defendant, MSP Recovery Claims, Series LLC, filed its notice of voluntary dismissal. On March 30,
2021, the remaining defendants, including Amgen, filed their motions to dismiss the second amended complaint.
On April 27, 2021, plaintiffs filed their oppositions to defendants’ (including Amgen’s) motion to dismiss, and
defendants’ reply was filed on May 25, 2021. A hearing on defendants’ motion to dismiss was held in the Delaware District
Court on July 13, 2021.
On March 11, 2022, the Delaware District Court granted defendants’ (including Amgen’s) motion to dismiss except as to
the reverse payment claim and various state law claims from ten of the states in which plaintiffs reside. On May 11, 2022, the
parties filed motions asking permission to seek interlocutory appeal. The plaintiffs did not oppose Amgen’s motion and instead
argued all issues should be appealed at this time. Amgen filed its opposition to plaintiffs’ motion on June 10, 2022, and reply
briefs were filed on June 24, 2022.
On February 16, 2023, the Delaware District Court denied Amgen’s motion for interlocutory appeal. On March 2, 2023,
Amgen filed a motion for reargument, which the Delaware District Court denied while also certifying a question regarding
whether the current judge has the authority to certify a question decided by a predecessor judge. On April 17, 2023, Amgen
filed a petition with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit (the Third Circuit Court), seeking a grant of our request for
interlocutory appeal of the certified question as well as the Delaware District Court’s denial of our motion to dismiss the reverse
payment claim. Amgen’s response to the class action complaints is due 30 days after resolution or denial of the interlocutory
appeal.
On June 26, 2023, the Third Circuit Court entered an order granting defendants’ (including Amgen’s) petition for
interlocutory appeal and denying plaintiffs’ cross-petition. The questions certified are whether (1) the statute for interlocutory
decisions authorizes a district court judge to certify for interlocutory appeal an order issued in the same case by a predecessor
district court judge; and (2) the settlement of a patent infringement claim that involves the forgiveness of damages associated
with that patent’s alleged infringement, on its own or combined with an acceleration clause, constitutes a reverse payment. On
July 3, 2023, Amgen and Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. filed a notice of appeal, and on October 17, 2023, Amgen submitted
its initial brief in its appeal before the Third Circuit Court.
On January 12, 2024, Amgen reached an agreement in principle to settle with the putative class of indirect purchasers of
Sensipar. The action with respect to the putative class of direct purchasers of Sensipar will proceed with the pending appeal
before the Third Circuit Court.
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Antitrust Action
On May 27, 2022, Regeneron filed suit against Amgen in the Delaware District Court for federal and state antitrust and
unfair competition violations and tortious interference with prospective business relations. Regeneron alleges that Amgen’s
sales contracting practices for Repatha, ENBREL and Otezla with key insurers, third-party payers and PBMs have harmed the
sales of its product PRALUENT and focuses on two primary arguments: that Amgen improperly bundled sales of Repatha with
ENBREL, Otezla and potentially other products and sought exclusive or de facto exclusive formulary positioning for Repatha.
Amgen’s initial responsive pleading, a motion to dismiss, was filed on August 1, 2022.
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On August 11, 2022, Amgen moved to stay the case pending the ultimate decision on the merits of the ongoing patent
litigation between Amgen and Regeneron in Amgen Inc., et al. v. Sanofi, et al. On January 6, 2023, the Delaware District Court
heard oral argument on the motion to stay and the motion to dismiss. On February 10, 2023, the Delaware District Court denied
Amgen’s motion to stay this action, and on March 21, 2023, the Delaware District Court denied Amgen’s motion to dismiss the
complaint.
On August 28, 2023, Regeneron filed its amended complaint, and on September 20, 2023, Amgen filed a counterclaim,
alleging Regeneron’s own anticompetitive conduct with respect to formulary position for Regeneron’s drug, PRALUENT, at
CVS.
Trial is scheduled to begin on November 12, 2024.
U.S. Tax Litigation and Related Matters
Amgen Inc. & Subsidiaries v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue
See Note 7, Income taxes, for discussion of the IRS tax dispute and the Company’s petitions in the U.S. Tax Court.
Securities Class Action Litigation
On March 13, 2023, Roofers Local No. 149 Pension Fund filed a purported class action against Amgen, Robert Bradway
and Peter Griffith. The action was brought on behalf of an alleged class of Amgen shareholders who owned stock between July
29, 2020 and April 27, 2022 (the alleged class period). Plaintiffs allege that the defendants made a series of materially false and
misleading statements and omissions during the alleged class period regarding the failure to timely disclose the potential tax
liability claimed by the IRS. Plaintiffs further allege that they and other purported class members suffered losses and damages
resulting from declines in the market value of Amgen’s common stock after the potential tax liability claimed by the IRS was
disclosed.
On August 31, 2023, plaintiff filed an amended complaint and Amgen filed its motion to dismiss on November 6, 2023.
Plaintiff’s response was filed on January 12, 2024 and Amgen’s reply is due February 26, 2024.
Shareholder Derivative Litigation (Martin)
On August 2, 2023, Leon Martin filed a derivative action (the Martin Derivative Action) captioned Leon Martin v. Robert
A. Bradway, et al., No. 1:23-cv-06754 (S.D.N.Y. Aug. 2, 2023), purportedly on behalf of Amgen, against Amgen, Robert
Bradway, Peter Griffith and Amgen’s independent Board members. The action was filed in the U.S. District Court for the
Southern District of New York (Southern District Court of New York) as related to the pending federal securities class action
filed by Roofers Local No. 149 Pension Fund on March 13, 2023 (the Roofers securities class action). The complaint in this
matter alleges claims for violations of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, breach of fiduciary duty, aiding and abetting breach
of fiduciary duty, unjust enrichment and waste of corporate assets. The factual allegations that form the basis for these claims
are essentially the same as the allegations asserted in the Roofers securities class action regarding purportedly false and
misleading statements and omissions made from July 29, 2020 through April 27, 2022 relating to Amgen’s tax liabilities,
business and finances, and the adequacy and maintenance of its internal controls.
On October 2, 2023, the Southern District Court of New York granted a stay of the matter pending an outcome on the
motion to dismiss in the federal securities class action filed by plaintiff. On December 7, 2023, Plaintiff filed a Notice of
Voluntary Dismissal as to Board member Michael Drake.
Shareholder Derivative Litigation (Clearwater)
On December 1, 2023, a second derivative action (the Clearwater Derivative Action) was filed, captioned Cheri
Clearwater v. Robert A. Bradway, et al., No. 1:23-cv-10538 (S.D.N.Y. Dec. 1, 2023), in the same court as the earlier-filed
Martin Derivative Action. The second action is largely duplicative of the Martin Derivative Action, asserting the same claims
purportedly on behalf of the Company against the individual directors that sat on Amgen’s Board during the relevant time
period (July 29, 2020 through April 27, 2022). The complaint asserts claims for breach of fiduciary duty, unjust enrichment,
waste of corporate assets, abuse of control, gross mismanagement, and violations of Section 10(b) of the Exchange Act arising
out of Amgen’s disclosures with respect to its transfer pricing dispute with the IRS. However, the Clearwater Derivative Action
complaint adds (1) two additional claims for violations of Sections 14(a) and 20(a) of the Exchange Act; (2) allegations that
Amgen repurchased its own stock at artificially inflated prices during the relevant period; and (3) more detailed allegations as to
why first making a demand on the Board would have been futile.
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On January 16, 2024, the Southern District Court of New York consolidated the Martin Derivative Action and Clearwater
Derivative Action (the Consolidated Action). The stay entered in the Martin Derivative Action also applies to the Consolidated
Action.
ChemoCentryx, Inc. Securities Matters
On May 5 and June 8 of 2021, ChemoCentryx and its Chief Executive Officer were named as defendants in two putative
shareholder class actions filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California (Northern District Court of
California). These cases were consolidated into Homyk v. ChemoCentryx, Inc. in which the plaintiffs allege violations of
Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act in connection with statements regarding the New Drug Application for
TAVNEOS and the underlying Phase 3 clinical trial, seeking an award of damages, interest and attorneys’ fees. On March 28,
2022, the plaintiffs filed their consolidated amended complaint, and on May 19, 2022, ChemoCentryx moved to dismiss these
claims.
On February 23, 2023, the Northern District Court of California substantially denied ChemoCentryx’s motion to dismiss
the matter in its entirety, while granting the motion to dismiss with respect to certain allegations of the plaintiffs. On April 4,
2023, the parties submitted a case management statement to the Northern District Court of California, and on April 10, 2023,
the Northern District Court of California entered an order setting dates for amendment of pleadings and briefing on class
certification. On April 27, 2023, ChemoCentryx submitted its answer to the complaint.
On August 25, 2023, the lead plaintiff moved to certify a class composed of all purchasers of ChemoCentryx stock
between November 25, 2019 and May 6, 2021. ChemoCentryx filed its opposition on November 22, 2023.
Lead plaintiff filed its reply brief in support of class certification on January 23, 2024. A hearing on class certification is
set for February 15, 2024.
Commitments – U.S. repatriation tax
Under the 2017 Tax Act, we elected to pay in eight annual installments the repatriation tax related primarily to prior
indefinitely invested earnings of our foreign operations. The following table summarizes the remaining scheduled repatriation
tax payments as of December 31, 2023 (in millions):
2024
2025
Total remaining U.S. repatriation tax commitments
Amounts
$
$
1,467
1,834
3,301
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AMGEN INC.
VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS
Years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021
SCHEDULE II
(In millions)
Balance
at beginning
of period
Additions
charged to
costs and
expenses
Other
additions
Deductions
Balance
at end
of period
$
$
$
22 $
26 $
32 $
6 $
— $
— $
— $
— $
— $
— $
(4) $
(6) $
28
22
26
Allowance for doubtful accounts
Year ended December 31, 2023
Year ended December 31, 2022
Year ended December 31, 2021
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