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2013 ANNUAL REPORT

Hervé Hoppenot
Incyte President and Chief Executive Officer

To Our Stockholders: 

Success in our industry is defined by the ability to discover effective and safe medicines and make them widely available to 
patients in need. Under the inspired leadership of Dr. Paul Friedman, Incyte has clearly demonstrated and achieved this success. 
Over the past decade, Paul built a highly skilled team that brought to market the first JAK inhibitor and the first approved 
treatment for the life-threatening blood cancer myelofibrosis. 

This proven success definitely contributes to why I am so enthusiastic about the future of Incyte. But there is also another  
important reason. The field of oncology is evolving rapidly, and today we are witnessing a major transformation in how cancer 
is treated. I believe Incyte, rooted in rigorous science, is at the center of this transformation. We have built a pipeline that 
now includes innovative compounds in three major oncology areas: onco-inflammation, immuno-oncology and targeted therapies.

With our approved JAK inhibitor, ruxolitinib, we are pursuing a second myeloproliferative neoplasm indication, polycythemia 
vera. Further, we are evaluating JAK inhibitors in new indications and combinations targeting solid tumors such as pancreatic, 
breast, colorectal and non-small cell lung cancer. We are also advancing a novel immunotherapy, our oral IDO1 inhibitor, 
INCB24360, alone and through collaboration, and initiating clinical trials with one of our highly selective targeted therapies, 
INCB40093, an oral PI3K-delta inhibitor. Additionally, our productive chemists and biologists are continuing to identify new 
molecules that meet our goal to deliver first and/or best in class medicines.

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Beyond our core competency in R&D, Incyte has demonstrated the ability to 
successfully commercialize new medicines. Net product revenue of the first 
JAK1/JAK2 inhibitor, Jakafi® (ruxolitinib), for the treatment of patients with 
intermediate or high-risk myelofibrosis, exceeded $235 million last year, and 
we anticipate another year of solid growth in 2014 with net product revenue 
expected in the range of $315 million to $335 million. We plan to file a supplemental 
New Drug Application for ruxolitinib for the treatment of polycythemia vera in 
the first half of 2014, which could further expand the opportunity for Jakafi in 
2015 and beyond.

Incyte’s financial position is solid, and product revenues are strong. The ongoing 
strategic collaborations with Novartis and Lilly significantly expand our opportunities 
and resources. Together, these are enabling us to continue to aggressively  
advance the pipeline. 

In closing, I want to thank the patients, researchers and physicians who participate 
in clinical trials, giving their precious time to help advance new science. I also want to thank the entire Incyte team for their 
efforts and success in 2013, and especially Paul, who will continue to serve as a member of the Board of Directors. 

Lastly, I extend our thanks and gratitude to Roy A. Whitfield for his service on the Board of Directors, including his former role 
as Chairman of the Board. Looking ahead, I am confident Incyte can continue to make great progress in delivering important new 
medicines to improve the lives of patients worldwide. By doing this, we can build sustainable value for all of our key stakeholders. 

Sincerely,

Hervé Hoppenot
President and Chief Executive Officer 
April 2014

I n c y t e   C o r p o r a t i o n

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2013  
ACCOMPLISHMENTS

INCYTE PIPELINE

MPN COMMUNITY

COMPANY  
INFORMATION

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J AK A FI ® (RUX OL ITINIB) 

•  Data presented at the American Society of Hematology annual meeting continued to  
suggest that in clinical trials, patients with myelofibrosis treated with Jakafi® (ruxolitinib) 
had improved survival as compared to patients treated with placebo or best available therapy. 

•  Results were encouraging from RECAP, a Phase II trial of ruxolitinib in combination with 

capecitabine in patients with recurrent or treatment-refractory metastatic pancreatic cancer. 
Within a pre-specified patient subgroup, six-month survival in the ruxolitinib arm was 42 
percent versus 11 percent for placebo, and the hazard ratio for overall survival was 0.47 
(one-sided p=0.005). 

• 

Incyte and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) agreed on a special protocol 
assessment (SPA) for a registration trial to evaluate ruxolitinib in patients with advanced 
or metastatic pancreatic cancer. The FDA has also granted orphan status for ruxolitinib for 
this indication.

PIPELINE EXPANSION 

•  Proof-of-concept trials of Incyte’s wholly owned JAK1 inhibitor INCB39110 suggested that 

JAK1 inhibition is less myelosuppressive than what is seen with JAK1/JAK2 inhibitors, setting 
the stage for further development of INCB39110 in oncology. 

•  Results from a Phase I trial of Incyte’s IDO1 inhibitor INCB24360, part of a rapidly evolving 
new class of drugs called immunotherapies, demonstrated that it was well-tolerated at 
doses that effectively inhibit the target. 

Advances on multiple 
fronts have broadened and 
strengthened Incyte’s solid 
foundation for sustained 
growth.

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PIPELINE EXPANSION (CONTINUED) 

•  The dose-ranging trial of Incyte’s PI3K-delta inhibitor INCB40093 in patients with 

B-lymphoid malignancies supports further studies in combination with other compounds, 
beginning with INCB39110. 

•  Results from the Phase IIb trial of baricitinib in patients with active rheumatoid arthritis 
showed that, for patients completing the open-label extension, clinical improvements 
observed at week 24 were sustained at the end of 52 weeks. Baricitinib, Incyte’s second 
JAK1/JAK2 inhibitor, is being developed through a strategic alliance with Lilly.

STRONG BALANCE SHEET 

•  Net product revenues from sales of Jakafi were $235.4 million, which attest to its steadily 

growing underlying demand. 

• 

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Incyte earned a $25 million milestone payment when Novartis initiated the Phase II clinical 
trial evaluating the c-MET inhibitor INC280 as monotherapy in patients with advanced 
hepatocellular carcinoma. 

Incyte ended the year in a strong financial position with approximately $509 million in cash 
and investments, positioning the company well to fund its expanding pipeline.  

EXPANDED PATIENT COMMUNITY SUPPORT 

• 

In conjunction with Blood Cancer Awareness Month last September, Incyte launched Voices of MPN™, 
an online patient support program to promote greater awareness of myeloproliferative neoplasms 
(MPNs) and help educate, empower and connect people living with or affected by MPNs. 

•  The program also gave people the opportunity to recognize the MPN Heroes™ in their lives. 

CURE Magazine and Incyte honored the first seven MPN Heroes at a celebratory event before 
the American Society of Hematology annual meeting.

Incyte made significant 
progress across discovery,  
development and 
commercialization in 2013. 

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Incyte CorporationADVAN CED PIPELIN E 

Incyte’s pipeline includes innovative compounds in 
onco-inflammation, immuno-oncology and chronic  
inflammatory diseases. 

Compound

Oncology

Target

Indication

Phase I

Phase II

Phase III

Approved

Jakafi® (ruxolitinib)

JAK1/JAK2

INCB39110 

INCB24360

JAK1

IDO1

Myelofibrosisa
Polycythemia veraa
Pancreatic cancerb
Advanced malignanciesb
Non-small cell lung cancerb
Breast cancerb
Colorectal cancerb

Advanced malignancies

Metastatic melanoma
Ovarian cancer

INCB40093

PI3K-delta 

B-lymphoid malignancies

INCB40093+INCB39110

PI3K-delta+JAK1 

B-lymphoid malignancies

INC280c

c-MET

Chronic Inflammatory Diseases

baricitinibd

JAK1/JAK2

INCB47986

JAK1

Hepatocellular carcinoma
Non-small cell lung cancer
Solid tumors

Rheumatoid arthritis
Psoriasis
Diabetic nephropathy

Rheumatoid arthritis

a Incyte: U.S. rights; Novartis: ex-U.S. rights      b Incyte: U.S. rights      c  Novartis: worldwide rights      d Lilly: worldwide rights

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Incyte CorporationONCOLOGY  

The Incyte pipeline is anchored by Jakafi® (ruxolitinib), the first JAK inhibitor approved for any 
indication and the first treatment approved for the blood cancer myelofibrosis (MF). Jakafi for MF 
is just the beginning. The FDA granted fast-track status for ruxolitinib for the treatment of  
patients with polycythemia vera (PV) who are resistant to or intolerant of hydroxurea, an addressable 
patient population of about 25,000 out of the 100,000 U.S. patients who are diagnosed with PV. 
With positive results from the pivotal Phase III trial RESPONSE, Incyte is proceeding with its plan to 
file an sNDA for this second indication in the first half of 2014.  

Based on positive Phase II subgroup results from RECAP, Incyte is moving forward with two Phase III 
studies for ruxolitinib in pancreatic cancer and Phase II trials in breast cancer, colorectal  
cancer and non-small cell lung cancer. Incyte also is advancing the JAK1-selective inhibitor, 
INCB39110, in solid tumor trials for patients with non-small cell lung cancer.  

Incyte’s IDO1 inhibitor INCB24360, which belongs to a new class of immunotherapeutics, is in 
clinical development as monotherapy for ovarian cancer and in combination with ipilimumab for 
metastatic melanoma. Based on preclinical data that suggest combining an IDO1 inhibitor with 
checkpoint inhibitors leads to improved anti-tumor response, Incyte has established a non-exclusive 
clinical trial collaboration with Merck to combine INCB24360 with Merck’s novel anti-PD-1  
immunotherapy checkpoint inhibitor in a non-small cell lung cancer study.  

The company’s broadening hematology/oncology portfolio offers additional opportunities to 
explore combinations within its own pipeline. The first such targeted combination – JAK1 inhibitor 
INCB39110 and PI3K-delta inhibitor INCB40093 – is being evaluated in patients with B-lymphoid 
malignancies.  

CHRONIC INFLAMMATORY DISEASES 

An ongoing collaboration with Lilly has the potential to deliver significant value for baricitinib,  
Incyte’s second JAK1/JAK2 inhibitor, by addressing the unmet needs of patients with chronic  
inflammatory diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis. In addition, Incyte is pursuing opportunities 
to develop distinct JAK1 inhibitors for both oncology and inflammation. A Phase II trial of its second 
JAK1 inhibitor in rheumatoid arthritis is expected to begin in the first half of the year. 

Incyte’s scientists are 
focused on transforming 
the treatment of cancer  
and inflammation.

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Incyte CorporationOur voices are stronger together. 
It is very clear that much more 
can be achieved when we unite 
for a shared cause — to support 
people living with MPNs.

Barbara Van Husen, President  
MPN Research Foundation

M PN  COMMUNITY

Living with a rare disease can be a lonely and isolating experience. In addition to finding better 
treatment options, Incyte is committed to making a meaningful difference for those living with MPNs. 

The company supports the multiple advocacy organizations that form the MPN Coalition, which 
give patients a sense of community and information on how to cope with the many challenges of 
living with MPNs. Involvement with these respected patient groups helps the company learn about 
patients’ unmet needs and the difficulties faced each day. 

Last year, Incyte launched Voices of MPN™, a website that links people to disease information, 
educational programs and community activities. It enables them to spread awareness through social 
media or share their stories and offer encouragement on the “Wall of Voices.”  

In collaboration with the Cure Media Group, the company also established the MPN Heroes™ 
recognition program to honor and celebrate individuals and organizations for their exemplary 
contributions in caregiving, community leadership or scientific advances. The seven 2013 MPN 
Heroes were honored at a special event and shared their inspiring personal stories in videos on the 
Voices of MPN website. Nominations for the 2014 MPN Heroes are now open through Sept. 12, 2014.

In addition to finding better treatment options, 
Incyte is committed to making a meaningful 
difference for those living with MPNs.

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LE ADERS HIP

BOARD OF DIRECTORS 

Richard U. De Schutter
Chairman of the Board
Formerly Chairman and
Chief Executive Officer
DuPont Pharmaceuticals
Company

Hervé Hoppenot
President and
Chief Executive Officer
Incyte Corporation

Barry M. Ariko
Formerly President, Chief
Executive Officer and Chairman
Mirapoint Inc.

Julian C. Baker
Managing Partner
Baker Brothers Investments 

EXECUTIVE  MANA GEMEN T 

Paul A. Brooke
Founder and Managing Director
venBio, LLC 

Hervé Hoppenot
President and
Chief Executive Officer

Paula J. Swain
Executive Vice President,
Human Resources

Wendy L. Dixon, Ph.D.
Formerly Chief Marketing
Officer and President,
Global Marketing
Bristol-Myers Squibb Company

Paul A. Friedman, M.D.
Formerly President and
Chief Executive Officer
Incyte Corporation

James M. Daly
Executive Vice President
and Chief Commercial Officer

Wenqing Yao, Ph.D.
Senior Vice President,
Discovery Chemistry

David C. Hastings
Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer 

Reid M. Huber, Ph.D.
Senior Vice President,
Discovery Biology

Richard S. Levy, M.D.
Executive Vice President and
Chief Drug Development and
Medical Officer

Eric H. Siegel
Executive Vice President and
General Counsel

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Incyte CorporationST OCKHOLDERS

STOCKHOLDER INFORMATION 

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Annual Meeting
The Annual Meeting of
Stockholders will be held
May 28, 2014, at 10:00 a.m.,
Eastern Daylight Time, at the
Hotel du Pont, 11th and
Market Streets, Wilmington,
Delaware 19801

Outside Counsel
Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw
Pittman LLP

Independent Registered
Public Accounting Firm
Ernst & Young LLP

Market Information
Incyte Common Stock
trades on The Nasdaq
Global Select Market
under the symbol INCY.

Investor Relations
You can obtain recent press
releases and other publicly
available information on
Incyte by visiting our website
at www.incyte.com.

Contact
Pamela Murphy
Vice President, Investor
Relations and Corporate
Communications
Email: pmurphy@incyte.com

Corporate Headquarters 
Incyte Corporation 
Experimental Station
Route 141 & Henry Clay Road
Building E336
Wilmington, Delaware 19880
855/446-2983

Forward-Looking Statements 

Except for the historical information set forth herein, the matters set forth in 
this annual report, including statements regarding our expected net product 
revenue for 2014, plans and expectations with respect to Jakafi® (ruxolitinib) 
including its potential efficacy and therapeutic and commercial value,  
anticipated future accomplishments in drug discovery, development and 
product commercialization, and plans and expectations with respect to our 
pipeline, including advancing our compounds through clinical trials and  
regulatory submissions and their potential therapeutic and commercial  
value, contain predictions, estimates and other forward-looking statements.

These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties 
that may cause actual results to differ materially, including unanticipated 
developments in and risks related to the efficacy or safety of Jakafi and 
our compounds in clinical trials, the acceptance of Jakafi in the marketplace, 
risks related to market competition, the results of further research and 
development, the high degree of risk and uncertainty associated with 
drug development, clinical trials and regulatory approval processes, the 
risk that results of clinical trials may be unsuccessful or insufficient to 
meet applicable regulatory standards, risks associated with our dependence 
on our relationships with our collaboration partners, and other risks  
detailed from time to time in our reports filed with the Securities and  
Exchange Commission, including our Form 10-K for the year ended 
December 31, 2013. Incyte disclaims any intent or obligation to update 
these forward-looking statements.

Jakafi is a registered trademark and Voices of MPN and MPN Heroes are trademarks of Incyte Corporation.

To download the Incyte Form 10-K, visit www.incyte.com

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Incyte CorporationThe Drive to Discover. The Experience to Deliver.

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