THOUSAND OAKS, Calif., Jan. 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Amgen (NASDAQ:AMGN) today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2012. Key results include:


    --  For the full year, total revenues increased 11 percent to $17,265
        million, with 9 percent product sales growth driven by strong
        performance across the portfolio. Adjusted EPS grew 22 percent to $6.51
        due to 15 percent adjusted operating income growth and lower shares
        outstanding.
    --  For the fourth quarter, total revenues increased 11 percent to $4,421
        million, with product sales growing at the same rate. Adjusted EPS grew
        16 percent to $1.40 due to 11 percent adjusted operating income growth
        and lower shares outstanding.
    --  GAAP EPS were $1.01 in the fourth quarter compared to $1.08 a year ago,
        and were $5.52 for the full year compared to $4.04 in 2011. Full year
        2011 was negatively impacted by a previously disclosed charge for a
        legal settlement reserve.
    --  Free cash flow for the full year was $5.2 billion compared to $4.5
        billion in 2011.
    --  The Company announced that it has initiated Phase 3 studies for AMG 145
        in subjects with high levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL)
        cholesterol.

"We achieved strong operating performance in 2012 as we delivered for patients and created value for shareholders," said Robert A. Bradway, chairman and chief executive officer at Amgen. "We enter 2013 with good momentum, a broad late-stage pipeline and a continued focus on building our business internationally."


                                          Year-over-Year      Year-over-Year
                                          --------------      --------------
    $Millions, except EPS and percentages Q4 '12         Q4 '11        YOY D       FY '12         FY '11         YOY D
                                          ------         ------        -----       ------         ------         -----

    Total Revenues                               $4,421         $3,973         11%        $17,265        $15,582        11%
    Adjusted Net
     Income                                       1,088          1,039          5%          5,119          4,858         5%
    Adjusted EPS                                   1.40           1.21         16%           6.51           5.33        22%

    GAAP Net Income                                 788            934       (16%)          4,345          3,683        18%
    GAAP EPS                                      $1.01          $1.08        (6%)          $5.52          $4.04        37%
    --------                                      -----          -----        ---           -----          -----       ---

References in this release to "adjusted" measures, measures presented "on an adjusted basis" or to free cash flow refer to non-GAAP financial measures. These adjustments and other items are presented on the attached reconciliations.

Product Sales Performance


    --  Total product sales increased 9 percent for the full year, driven by
        strong performance across the portfolio.  Product sales increased 11
        percent for the fourth quarter of 2012 versus the fourth quarter of 2011
        driven by Enbrel® (etanercept), XGEVA® (denosumab) and Prolia®
        (denosumab).
    --  Combined Neulasta® (pegfilgrastim) and NEUPOGEN® (Filgrastim) sales
        declined 1 percent for the fourth quarter of 2012 versus the fourth
        quarter of 2011, and increased 3 percent for the full year.
        --  Global Neulasta sales for the fourth quarter of 2012 versus the
            fourth quarter of 2011 were flat as price increases were offset by
            unit declines and unfavorable inventory changes. Sales increased 4
            percent for the full year mainly due to price increases.
        --  Global NEUPOGEN sales for the fourth quarter of 2012 versus the
            fourth quarter of 2011 declined 3 percent driven by a decrease in
            unit demand from loss of share to biosimilars in Europe. Sales were
            flat for the full year as price increases offset unit declines.
    --  ENBREL sales for the fourth quarter of 2012 versus the fourth quarter of
        2011 increased 23 percent driven by increases in the average net sales
        price and unit demand. Sales increased 14 percent for the full year due
        mainly to price increases and unit growth.
    --  Aranesp® (darbepoetin alfa) sales decreased 9 percent for the fourth
        quarter of 2012 versus the fourth quarter of 2011 and 11 percent for the
        full year due to changes in practice patterns.  Sequentially, sales were
        down 2 percent.
    --  EPOGEN® (epoetin alfa) sales for the fourth quarter of 2012 versus the
        fourth quarter of 2011 decreased 1 percent driven by a reduction in dose
        utilization, offset largely by a reduction in customer discounts and
        favorable changes in accounting estimates. Sales for the full year
        decreased 5 percent as unit declines were offset partially by a
        reduction in customer discounts and favorable changes in accounting
        estimates.
    --  Sensipar®/Mimpara® (cinacalcet) sales increased 19 percent for the
        fourth quarter of 2012 versus the fourth quarter of 2011 and 18 percent
        for the full year due to unit growth and price increases.
    --  Combined sales of Vectibix® (panitumumab) and Nplate® (romiplostim)
        increased 15 percent for the fourth quarter of 2012 versus the fourth
        quarter of 2011 and 17 percent for the full year due to unit growth.
    --  XGEVA sales increased 7 percent on a sequential basis and 113 percent
        for the full year due to unit growth.
    --  Prolia sales increased 40 percent on a sequential basis and 133 percent
        for the full year due to unit growth.

Product Sales Detail by Product and Geographic Region


                     $Millions, except percentages Q4 '12                  Q4 '11        YOY D
                                                   ------                  ------        -----
                                                     US          ROW        TOTAL        TOTAL        TOTAL
                                                     ---         ---        -----        -----        -----

    Neulasta(R)/ NEUPOGEN(R)                              $1,026       $280       $1,306       $1,319       (1%)
    Neulasta(R)                                              775        219          994          998         0%
    NEUPOGEN(R)                                              251         61          312          321       (3%)
    Enbrel(R)                                              1,086         75        1,161          945        23%
    Aranesp(R)                                               187        302          489          538       (9%)
    EPOGEN(R)                                                479          0          479          486       (1%)
    Sensipar(R) / Mimpara(R)                                 177         79          256          216        19%
    Vectibix(R)                                               30         61           91           87         5%
    Nplate(R)                                                 57         44          101           80        26%
    XGEVA(R)                                                 178         37          215          134        60%
    Prolia(R)                                                 95         59          154           81        90%
    Other                                                      0         85           85           21   *
                                                                        ---          ---          ---

    Total product sales                                   $3,315     $1,022       $4,337       $3,907        11%
                                                          ======     ======       ======       ======       ===

    * Change in excess of 100%
    -------------------------


                     $Millions, except percentages FY '12                   FY '11         YOY D
                                                   ------                   ------         -----
                                                     US           ROW        TOTAL         TOTAL         TOTAL
                                                     ---          ---        -----         -----         -----

    Neulasta(R)/ NEUPOGEN(R)                               $4,214     $1,138        $5,352        $5,212          3%
    Neulasta(R)                                             3,207        885         4,092         3,952          4%
    NEUPOGEN(R)                                             1,007        253         1,260         1,260          0%
    Enbrel(R)                                               3,967        269         4,236         3,701         14%
    Aranesp(R)                                                782      1,258         2,040         2,303       (11%)
    EPOGEN(R)                                               1,941          0         1,941         2,040        (5%)
    Sensipar(R) / Mimpara(R)                                  639        311           950           808         18%
    Vectibix(R)                                               122        237           359           322         11%
    Nplate(R)                                                 214        154           368           297         24%
    XGEVA(R)                                                  644        104           748           351   *
    Prolia(R)                                                 292        180           472           203   *
    Other                                                       0        173           173            58   *
                                                                         ---           ---           ---

    Total product sales                                   $12,815     $3,824       $16,639       $15,295          9%
                                                          =======     ======       =======       =======        ===

    * Change in excess of 100%
    -------------------------

Operating Expense and Tax Rate Analysis, on an Adjusted Basis


    --  Cost of Sales, excluding the impact of the Puerto Rico excise tax,
        increased 0.3 points to 14.7 percent in the fourth quarter of 2012 and
        increased 0.4 points to 14.4 percent for the full year due to product
        mix, offset partially by manufacturing efficiencies and higher average
        net sales price.
    --  Research & Development (R&D) expenses increased 9 percent in the fourth
        quarter of 2012 driven by later-stage clinical programs, primarily AMG
        145 and romosozumab (AMG 785). For the full year, R&D expenses increased
        6 percent driven by later-stage clinical programs, primarily AMG 145 and
        romosozumab (AMG 785), offset partially by reduced expenses associated
        with marketed product support.
    --  Selling, General & Administrative (SG&A) expenses increased 13 percent
        in the fourth quarter of 2012 driven by higher ENBREL profit share
        expenses and international expansion.  ENBREL profit share expenses
        increased 27 percent to $414 million in the fourth quarter.  For the
        full year, SG&A expenses increased 6 percent, driven primarily by higher
        ENBREL profit share expenses and international expansion, offset
        partially by a favorable change to the estimated U.S. healthcare reform
        federal excise fee. ENBREL profit share expenses increased 16 percent to
        $1,495 million in 2012.

                                              $Millions, except percentages
    On an Adjusted Basis                                     Q4 '12                               Q4 '11                               YOY D                                FY '12                                 FY '11                               YOY D
                                                             ------                               ------                               -----                                ------                                 ------                               -----
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
    Cost of Sales                                                      $727                                 $643                                  13%                                 $2,735                               $2,345                                   17%
                          % of sales         16.8%                                16.5%                            0.3 pts                                 16.4%                                   15.3%                            1.1 pts
                           % of sales
                           (Excluding
                           PR excise
                           tax)              14.7%                                14.4%                            0.3 pts                                 14.4%                                   14.0%                            0.4 pts
    Research & Development                                             $917                                 $842                                   9%                                 $3,296                               $3,116                                    6%
                          % of sales         21.1%                                21.6%                          (0.5) pts                                 19.8%                                   20.4%                          (0.6) pts
    Selling, General & Administrative                               $1,351                               $1,199                                  13%                                 $4,717                               $4,434                                    6%
                          % of sales         31.2%                                30.7%                            0.5 pts                                 28.3%                                   29.0%                          (0.7) pts
    TOTAL Operating Expenses                                        $2,995                               $2,684                                  12%                                $10,748                               $9,895                                    9%
    pts: percentage points
    ----------------------

    --  Tax Rate increased by 1.8 points to 16.1 percent in the fourth quarter
        of 2012 due primarily to the unfavorable tax impact of changes in the
        jurisdictional mix of income and expenses, as well as the benefit in the
        fourth quarter of 2011 from the federal R&D tax credit which was not
        reinstated prior to 2012 year-end. This increase was offset partially by
        the favorable resolution of certain state tax matters related to prior
        years. For the full year, the adjusted tax rate increased 1.6 points to
        15.9 percent due primarily to the federal R&D tax credit included in
        2011 but not in 2012, the unfavorable tax impact of changes in the
        jurisdictional mix of income and expenses, offset partially by the
        favorable resolution of certain state tax matters related to prior
        years.


    On an Adjusted Basis   Q4 '12       Q4 '11               YOY D FY '12       FY '11               YOY D
    --------------------   ------       ------               ----- ------       ------               -----

    Tax Rate                      16.1%        14.3% 1.8 pts              15.9%        14.3% 1.6 pts
    Tax Rate (Excluding PR
     excise tax credits)          20.3%        18.1% 2.2 pts              20.3%        19.2% 1.1 pts
    pts: percentage points
    ----------------------

Cash Flow and Balance Sheet Discussion


    --  The Company generated $0.6 billion of free cash flow in the fourth
        quarter of 2012 versus $1.4 billion in the fourth quarter of 2011. The
        decrease was driven by a $0.8 billion payment related to a previously
        disclosed legal settlement. For the full year, free cash flow increased
        $0.7 billion to $5.2 billion driven by improved collections of
        receivables, termination of fixed to floating interest rate swap
        agreements, and higher net income, offset partially by the
        aforementioned legal settlement payment.
    --  During the fourth quarter, Amgen repurchased approximately 14 million
        shares of common stock at a total cost of $1.2 billion and at an average
        price of $86.56. This brings the total shares repurchased under its $10
        billion authorized stock repurchase program to 146 million at a total
        cost of $9.7 billion and at an average price of $66.37. The Company
        previously announced a $2 billion increase in share repurchase
        authorization by its Board of Directors. Amgen expects that this
        increase will cover the Company's share repurchase activity into 2014.
    --  The Company previously announced that its Board of Directors declared a
        $0.47 per share dividend for the first quarter of 2013. The dividend
        will be paid on March 7, 2013, to all stockholders of record as of the
        close of business on Feb. 13, 2013. This represents a 31 percent
        increase from that paid in each of the previous four quarters.

                   $Billions, except shares Q4 '12       Q4 '11       YOY D        FY '12       FY '11       YOY D
                                            ------       ------       -----        ------       ------       -----

    Operating Cash Flow                             $0.8         $1.6       ($0.8)         $5.9         $5.1         $0.8
    Capital Expenditures                             0.2          0.2         0.0           0.7          0.6          0.1
    Free Cash Flow                                   0.6          1.4        (0.8)          5.2          4.5          0.7
    Dividend Paid                                    0.3          0.2         0.1           1.1          0.5          0.6
    Cost of Shares
     Repurchased                                     1.2          5.2        (4.0)          4.7          8.3         (3.6)
    Adjusted Avg.
     Diluted Shares
     (millions)                                    778          860         (82)          786          912         (126)

    Cash Balance                                  24.1         20.6         3.5          24.1         20.6          3.5
    Adjusted Debt
     Outstanding                                  26.5         21.6         4.9          26.5         21.6          4.9
    Stockholders' Equity                          19.1         19.0         0.1          19.1         19.0          0.1
    Note: Numbers may not add due to
     rounding
    --------------------------------

2013 Guidance

For the full year 2013, the Company expects:


    --  Total revenues to be in the range of $17.8 billion to $18.2 billion and
        adjusted EPS to be in the range of $6.85 to $7.15.
    --  Adjusted tax rate to be in the range of 14 percent to 15 percent. This
        reflects the impact of the foreign tax credit associated with the Puerto
        Rico excise tax. Excluding the Puerto Rico excise tax, Amgen expects the
        adjusted tax rate for 2013 to be in the range of 17 percent to 18
        percent.
    --  Capital expenditures to be approximately $700 million.

Product and Pipeline Update


    --  AMG 145:  The Company recently initiated Phase 3 studies in subjects
        with high levels of LDL cholesterol.
    --  Trebananib (AMG 386):  Enrollment has resumed for the Phase 3 study in
        recurrent ovarian cancer that was previously suspended due to DOXIL(®)
        (doxorubicin HCl liposome injection) supply issues.
    --  Aranesp:  The Company announced top-line results of the Phase 3
        RED-HF(®) (Reduction of Events With Darbepoetin Alfa in Heart Failure)
        Trial.

    --  deCODE Genetics:  The Company completed the acquisition of deCODE
        Genetics in December 2012.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures
The Adjusted non-GAAP (U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) financial measures included above for the three and twelve months ended Dec. 31, 2012 and 2011 exclude, for the applicable periods, certain expenses related to acquisitions, cost-savings initiatives, various legal proceedings, non-cash interest expense associated with our convertible notes and certain other adjustments, as applicable. These adjustments and other items are presented on the attached reconciliations.

Management has presented its operating results in accordance with GAAP and on an "adjusted" (or non-GAAP) basis and Free Cash Flow which is a non-GAAP financial measure for the three and twelve months ended Dec. 31, 2012 and 2011. In addition, management has presented its outstanding debt in accordance with GAAP and on an "adjusted" (or non-GAAP) basis as of Dec. 31, 2012 and 2011. The Company believes that the presentation of non-GAAP financial measures provides useful supplementary information to and facilitates additional analysis by investors. The Company uses these non-GAAP financial measures in connection with its own budgeting and financial planning. These non-GAAP financial measures are in addition to, not a substitute for, or superior to, measures of financial performance prepared in conformity with GAAP.

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

Forward-Looking Statements
This news release contains forward-looking statements that involve significant risks and uncertainties, including those discussed below and others that can be found in our Form 10-K for the year ended Dec. 31, 2011, and in our periodic reports on Form 10-Q and Form 8-K. Amgen is providing this information as of the date of this news release and does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained in this document as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

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

    Amgen Inc.
    Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income - GAAP
    (In millions, except per share data)
    (Unaudited)
                                                                                                                                                                                            
                                                            Three months ended                     Years ended
                                                               December 31,                       December 31,
                                                               ------------                       ------------
                                                                            2012                                  2011                              2012                              2011
                                                                            ----                                  ----                              ----                              ----
    Revenues:
                     Product sales                                        $4,337                                $3,907                           $16,639                           $15,295
                     Other revenues                                           84                                    66                               626                               287
                                                                                                                                                                  
                     Total revenues                                        4,421                                 3,973                            17,265                            15,582
                                                                           -----                                 -----                            ------                            ------
                                                                                                                                                                                            
    Operating expenses:
                      Cost of sales
                      (excludes
                      amortization
                      of certain
                      acquired intangible assets
                      presented below)                                       852                                   656                             2,918                             2,427
                      Research and
                      development                                            938                                   851                             3,380                             3,167
                      Selling,
                      general and
                      administrative                                       1,370                                 1,208                             4,801                             4,486
                      Amortization
                      of certain
                      acquired
                      intangible
                      assets                                                  73                                    73                               294                               294
                     Other                                                   100                                    23                               295                               896
                     Total operating expenses                              3,333                                 2,811                            11,688                            11,270
                                                                           -----                                 -----                            ------                            ------
                                                                                                                                                                                            
    Operating income                                                       1,088                                 1,162                             5,577                             4,312
                                                                                                                                                                                            
    Interest expense, net                                                    291                                   195                             1,053                               610
    Interest and other income, net                                           126                                    84                               485                               448
                                                                             ---                                   ---                               ---                               ---
                                                                                                                                                                                            
    Income before income taxes                                               923                                 1,051                             5,009                             4,150
                                                                                                                                                                                            
    Provision for income taxes                                               135                                   117                               664                               467
                                                                                                                                                                                            
    Net income                                                              $788                                  $934                            $4,345                            $3,683
                                                                            ====                                  ====                            ======                            ======
                                                                                                                                                                                            
    Earnings per share:
                     Basic                                                 $1.03                                 $1.09                             $5.61                             $4.07
                     Diluted                                               $1.01                                 $1.08                             $5.52                             $4.04
                                                                                                                                                                                            
    Average shares used in calculation
                      of earnings
                      per share:
                     Basic                                                   763                                   854                               775                               905
                     Diluted                                                 778                                   861                               787                               912


    Amgen Inc.
    Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets - GAAP
    (In millions)
    (Unaudited)
                                                                                                                    
                                                                  December 31,             December 31,
                                                                                   2012                       2011
                                                                                   ----                       ----
    Assets
    Current assets:
                                                 Cash, cash
                                                 equivalents
                                                 and marketable
                                                 securities                     $24,061                    $20,641
                                                 Trade
                                                 receivables,
                                                 net                              2,518                      2,896
                                                Inventories                       2,744                      2,484
                                                 Other current
                                                 assets                           1,886                      1,572
                                                                                                                                      
                                                                   Total
                                                                   current
                                                                   assets                          31,209                     27,593
    Property, plant and equipment, net                                   5,326                      5,420
    Intangible assets, net                                               3,968                      2,584
    Goodwill                                                            12,662                     11,750
    Other assets                                                         1,133                      1,524
                                                                         -----                      -----
    Total assets                                                       $54,298                    $48,871
                                                                       =======                    =======
                                                                                                                    
    Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
    Current liabilities:
                                                 Accounts
                                                 payable and
                                                 accrued
                                                 liabilities                     $5,608                     $5,670
                                                 Current portion
                                                 of long-term
                                                 debt                             2,495                         84
                                                                   Total
                                                                   current
                                                                   liabilities                      8,103                      5,754
    Long-term debt                                                      24,034                     21,344
    Other non-current liabilities                                        3,101                      2,744
    Stockholders' equity                                                19,060                     19,029
                                                                        ------                     ------
    Total liabilities and stockholders' equity                         $54,298                    $48,871
                                                                       =======                    =======
                                                                                                                                    
    Shares outstanding                                                     756                        796

    Amgen Inc.
    GAAP to "Adjusted" Reconciliations
    (In millions)
    (Unaudited)


                                                                         Three months ended             Years ended
                                                                            December 31,                December 31,
                                                                            ------------                ------------
                                                                                         2012                            2011              2012                 2011
                                                                                         ----                            ----              ----                 ----

                  GAAP cost of sales                                                   $852                            $656            $2,918               $2,427
                  Adjustments to cost of sales:
                   Certain charges pursuant to our continuing
                   efforts to improve cost efficiencies in our
                   operations (a)                                                      (118)                            (11)             (160)                 (65)
                  Acquisition-related expenses                                           (4)                              -               (11)                  (7)
                  Stock option expense (b)                                               (3)                             (2)              (12)                 (10)
                  Total adjustments to cost of sales                                   (125)                            (13)             (183)                 (82)
                  Adjusted cost of sales                                               $727                            $643            $2,735               $2,345
                                                                                       ====


                  GAAP research and development expenses                               $938                            $851            $3,380               $3,167
                   Adjustments to research and development
                   expenses:
                  Acquisition-related expenses                                          (16)                             (1)              (50)                 (28)
                   Certain charges pursuant to our continuing
                   efforts to improve cost efficiencies in our
                   operations                                                             -                               -               (12)                   -
                   Reversal of previously accrued expenses for
                   bonuses and stock-based compensation awards,
                   which were forfeited as a result of the
                   employees' termination pursuant to our
                   continuing efforts to improve cost efficiencies
                   in our operations                                                      -                               -                 -                   12
                  Stock option expense  (b)                                              (5)                             (8)              (22)                 (35)
                   Total adjustments to research and development
                   expenses                                                             (21)                             (9)              (84)                 (51)
                  Adjusted research and development expenses                           $917                            $842            $3,296               $3,116
                                                                                       ====


                   GAAP selling, general and administrative
                   expenses                                                          $1,370                          $1,208            $4,801               $4,486
                   Adjustments to selling, general and
                   administrative expenses:
                  Acquisition-related expenses                                          (14)                             (1)              (59)                 (12)
                  Stock option expense (b)                                               (5)                             (8)              (25)                 (40)
                   Total adjustments to selling, general and
                   administrative expenses                                              (19)                             (9)              (84)                 (52)
                   Adjusted selling, general and administrative
                   expenses                                                          $1,351                          $1,199            $4,717               $4,434
                                                                                     ======


                  GAAP operating expenses                                            $3,333                          $2,811           $11,688              $11,270
                  Adjustments to operating expenses:
                  Adjustments to cost of sales                                         (125)                            (13)             (183)                 (82)
                  Adjustments to research and development expenses                      (21)                             (9)              (84)                 (51)
                   Adjustments to selling, general and
                   administrative expenses                                              (19)                             (9)              (84)                 (52)
                   Non-cash amortization of product technology
                   rights acquired in a prior year business
                   combination                                                          (73)                            (73)             (294)                (294)
                   Certain charges pursuant to our continuing
                   efforts to improve cost efficiencies in our
                   operations                                                           (69)                            (30)             (175)                (109)
                  Acquisition-related expenses                                           (6)                              -               (25)                   -
                   (Expense)/benefit resulting from changes in the
                   estimated fair values of the contingent
                   consideration obligations related to a prior
                   year business combination                                            (26)                              8               (31)                  (1)
                   Benefit/(expenses) related to various legal
                   proceedings                                                            1                              (1)              (64)                (786)
                  Total adjustments to operating expenses                              (338)                           (127)             (940)              (1,375)
                  Adjusted operating expenses                                        $2,995                          $2,684           $10,748               $9,895
                                                                                     ======


                  GAAP operating income                                              $1,088                          $1,162            $5,577               $4,312
                  Adjustments to operating expenses                                     338                             127               940                1,375
                  Adjusted operating income                                          $1,426                          $1,289            $6,517               $5,687
                                                                                     ======


                  GAAP income before income taxes                                      $923                          $1,051            $5,009               $4,150
                  Adjustments to income before income taxes:
                  Adjustments to operating expenses                                     338                             127               940                1,375
                   Non-cash interest expense associated with our
                   convertible notes                                                     36                              34               140                  143
                  Total adjustments to income before income taxes                       374                             161             1,080                1,518
                  Adjusted income before income taxes                                $1,297                          $1,212            $6,089               $5,668
                                                                                     ======


                  GAAP provision for income taxes                                      $135                            $117              $664                 $467
                  Adjustments to provision for income taxes:
                  Income tax effect of the above adjustments (c)                         97                              56               329                  331
                   Income tax net expense/(benefit) related to
                   certain prior period items excluded from
                   "Adjusted" earnings                                                  (23)                              -               (23)                  12
                  Total adjustments to provision for income taxes                        74                              56               306                  343
                  Adjusted provision for income taxes                                  $209                            $173              $970                 $810
                                                                                       ====


                  GAAP net income                                                      $788                            $934            $4,345               $3,683
                   Adjustments to income before income taxes, net
                   of the tax effect of the above adjustments                           277                             105               751                1,187
                   Income tax net expense/(benefit) related to
                   certain prior period items excluded from
                   "Adjusted" earnings                                                   23                               -                23                  (12)
                  Adjusted net income                                                $1,088                          $1,039            $5,119               $4,858
                                                                                     ======


    Amgen Inc.
    GAAP to "Adjusted" Reconciliations
    (In millions, except per share data)
    (Unaudited)

                   The following table presents the computations for GAAP and "Adjusted" diluted
                   EPS, computed under the treasury stock method.
                  "Adjusted" EPS presented below excludes stock option expense:

                                                                       Three months ended          Three months ended
                                                                       December 31, 2012           December 31, 2011
                                                                       -----------------           -----------------
                                                                              GAAP                     "Adjusted"                GAAP           "Adjusted"
                                                                              ----                     ----------                ----           ----------
                  Income (Numerator):
                  Net income for basic and diluted EPS                                 $788                          $1,088              $934               $1,039
                                                                                       ====

                  Shares (Denominator):
                  Weighted-average shares for basic EPS                                 763                             763               854                  854
                  Effect of dilutive securities                                          15                              15  (*)            7                    6  (*)
                  Weighted-average shares for diluted EPS                               778                             778               861                  860
                                                                                        ===

                  Diluted EPS                                                         $1.01                           $1.40             $1.08                $1.21
                                                                                      =====

                                                                           Year ended                  Year ended
                                                                       December 31, 2012           December 31, 2011
                                                                       -----------------           -----------------
                                                                              GAAP                     "Adjusted"                GAAP           "Adjusted"
                                                                              ----                     ----------                ----           ----------
                  Income (Numerator):
                  Net income for basic and diluted EPS                               $4,345                          $5,119            $3,683               $4,858
                                                                                     ======

                  Shares (Denominator):
                  Weighted-average shares for basic EPS                                 775                             775               905                  905
                  Effect of dilutive securities                                          12                              11  (*)            7                    7  (*)
                  Weighted-average shares for diluted EPS                               787                             786               912                  912
                                                                                        ===

                  Diluted earnings per share                                          $5.52                           $6.51             $4.04                $5.33
                                                                                      =====

                   (*)  Dilutive securities used to compute "Adjusted" diluted EPS for the three
                   months and years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011 were computed under the
                   treasury stock method assuming that we do not expense stock options.

             (a)   The adjustments during the years ended 2012 and 2011 include incremental
                   expenses resulting from our transaction with Boehringer Ingelheim.  The
                   adjustment during the three months ended December 31, 2012, relates to a charge
                   in connection with the rationalization of our worldwide manufacturing
                   operations.

             (b)   For the three months and years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, the total pre-
                   tax expense for employee stock options was $13 million and $59 million,
                   respectively and $18 million and $85 million, respectively.


                   "Adjusted" diluted EPS including the impact of stock option expense for the
                   three months and years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011 was as follows:

                                                                       Three months ended             Years ended
                                                                          December 31,                December 31,
                                                                          ------------                ------------
                                                                                       2012                            2011              2012                 2011
                                                                                       ----                            ----              ----                 ----

                   "Adjusted" diluted EPS, excluding stock option
                   expense                                                            $1.40                           $1.21             $6.51                $5.33

                  Impact of stock option expense (net of tax)                         (0.01)                          (0.02)            (0.06)               (0.07)
                                                                                     ------

                   "Adjusted" diluted EPS, including stock option
                   expense                                                            $1.39                           $1.19             $6.45                $5.26
                                                                                      =====

             (c)   The tax effect of the adjustments between our GAAP and "Adjusted" 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
                   amortization of intangible assets and non-cash interest expense associated
                   with our convertible notes, whereas the tax impact of other adjustments,
                   including stock option expense, depends on whether the amounts are deductible
                   in the tax jurisdictions where the expenses are incurred or the asset is
                   located and the applicable tax rate(s) in those jurisdictions. Due to these
                   factors, the effective tax rates for the adjustments to our GAAP income before
                   income taxes, for the three months and years ended December 31, 2012, were
                   25.9% and 30.5%, respectively, compared with 34.8% and 21.8% for the
                   corresponding periods of the prior year.

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


                                                  GAAP                             Adjustments for accounting
                                                                                        standard (a)          "Adjusted"
                                                  ----                            ---------------------------   ----------

            December 31, 2011                               $21,428                                      $154              $21,582
            December 31, 2012                               $26,529                                       $12              $26,541

       (a)   To exclude the impact of bifurcating the debt and equity components of
             our convertible notes as required by U.S. accounting standards for
             these securities commencing in 2009.

    Reconciliation of Free Cash Flow
    (In millions)
    (Unaudited)

                                     Three months ended       Years ended
                                        December 31,          December 31,
                                        ------------          ------------
                                                        2012                 2011    2012    2011
                                                        ----                 ----    ----    ----
              Cash Flows
              from
              Operations                                $812               $1,584  $5,882  $5,119
              Capital
              Expenditures                              (200)                (224)   (689)   (567)
              Free Cash
              Flow                                      $612               $1,360  $5,193  $4,552
                                                        ====               ======  ======  ======

    Amgen Inc.
    Reconciliation of GAAP EPS Guidance to "Adjusted"
    EPS Guidance for the Year Ending December 31, 2013
    (Unaudited)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         
                                                                                            2013
                                                                                            ----
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         
    GAAP EPS (diluted) guidance                                                            $6.46                            -                           $6.76
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         
    Known adjustments to arrive at "Adjusted" earnings*:
                                  Amortization
                                  of acquired
                                  intangible
                                  assets                (a)                                0.34
                                  Stock option
                                  expense               (b)                                0.04
                                  Non-cash
                                  interest
                                  expense
                                  associated
                                  with our
                                  convertible
                                  notes                 (c)                                0.01
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            
    "Adjusted" EPS (diluted) guidance                                                     $6.85                            -                           $7.15
                                                                                          =====                          ===                           =====
                                                                                                 
                              *   The known adjustments are presented net of their related aggregate tax impact
                                  of approximately $0.19 per share.
                                                                                                 
                            (a)   To exclude the non-cash amortization of intangible assets acquired in prior
                                  year business combinations.
                                                                                                 
                            (b)  To exclude stock option expense.
                                                                                                 
                            (c)   To exclude the non-cash interest expense associated with our convertible
                                  notes.
                                                                                                 
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        
    Reconciliation of GAAP Tax Rate Guidance to "Adjusted"
    Tax Rate Guidance for the Year Ending December 31, 2013
    (Unaudited)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        
                                     2013 with PR excise tax                                     2013 without PR excise tax
                                             credit                                                        credit
                                    ------------------------                                    ---------------------------
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            
    GAAP tax rate guidance                                                                 12.5%                           -                            13.6%                                        15.8%           -                 16.9%
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            
                                  Tax rate effect
                                  of known
                                  adjustments
                                  discussed above           1.5%                              -                          1.4%                                                    1.2%                   -          1.1%
                                 ------------               ---                             ---                                                                                  ---                  ---
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            
    "Adjusted" tax rate guidance                                                           14.0%                           -                            15.0%                                        17.0%           -                 18.0%
                                                                                           ====                          ===                            ====                                         ====          ===                 ====

CONTACT: Amgen, Thousand Oaks
Ashleigh Koss, 805-313-6151 (media)
Arvind Sood, 805-447-1060 (investors)

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