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07/16/12GSK to acquire Human Genome Sciences for US$14.25 per share in cash
GSK to acquire full ownership of BENLYSTA®, albiglutide and darapladib Acquisition will be accretive to GSK core earnings in 2013 Tender offer amended to US$14.25 per share and extended until 27 July 2012 LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 16, 2012-- GlaxoSmithKline plc (LSE: GSK) and Human Genome Sciences (NASDAQ: HGSI) today announced that the companies have entered into a definiti... 
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07/11/12FYI From Human Genome Sciences: GlaxoSmithKline Announces Positive Data from Harmony 8 Phase 3 Trial and Completion of Clinical Registration Package for Albiglutide in Type 2 Diabetes
ROCKVILLE, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 11, 2012-- Attached is a press release issued earlier today by GlaxoSmithKline, announcing that data have been received from the Phase 3 Harmony 8 study and from the event-driven meta-analysis for assessment of cardiovascular safety conducted across the albiglutide clinical program in type 2 diabetes. These data are the final elements required to complete the clinical registration package. A... 
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07/10/12Human Genome Sciences Announces Resubmission of Raxibacumab BLA to FDA
FDA acknowledges receipt and sets PDUFA action date of December 15, 2012 ROCKVILLE, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 10, 2012-- Human Genome Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: HGSI) announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has acknowledged receipt of the resubmission of the Biologics License Application (BLA) for raxibacumab, a treatment for inhalational anthrax, and has established December 15, 2012 as the P... 
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06/29/12Human Genome Sciences Responds To GSK Extension of Unsolicited Tender Offer
ROCKVILLE, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun. 29, 2012-- Human Genome Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: HGSI) today issued the following statement regarding the extension by GlaxoSmithKline plc (GSK) of its unsolicited tender offer to acquire all the outstanding common shares of HGS at a price of $13.00 per share in cash and GSK’s statement that approximately 375,526 shares of HGS common stock have been tendered into their offer. HGS noted that less than one percent o... 
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06/15/12Human Genome Sciences Announces July 16 as the Date for Submission of Definitive Acquisition Proposals
ROCKVILLE, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun. 15, 2012-- Human Genome Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: HGSI) today announced that, in connection with its ongoing strategic alternative review process, it had previously set a bid date of July 16, 2012 for the submission of definitive proposals to acquire all outstanding common shares of HGS. In this regard, HGS yesterday sent a letter to GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) once again inviting GSK to participate in the ongoing proces... 
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06/09/12FYI from Human Genome Sciences: GlaxoSmithKline Announces New Data from Phase 3 Studies of Once-Weekly Albiglutide in Type 2 Diabetes
Detailed 52- and 32-week data from the first two Phase 3 studies of the investigational once-weekly glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist presented at ADA ROCKVILLE, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun. 9, 2012-- Attached is a press release issued earlier this morning by GlaxoSmithKline, announcing that detailed findings from the Harmony 6 Phase 3 study comparing albiglutide to prandial insulin (Lispro), were pre... 
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06/08/12Human Genome Sciences Responds to GSK Extension of Unsolicited Tender Offer
ROCKVILLE, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun. 8, 2012-- Human Genome Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: HGSI) today issued the following statement regarding the extension by GlaxoSmithKline plc (GSK) of its unsolicited tender offer to acquire all the outstanding common shares of HGS at a price of $13.00 per share in cash and GSK’s statement that approximately 474,029 shares of HGS common stock have been tendered into their offer. HGS noted that less than one percent of... 
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06/05/12Human Genome Sciences Announces Multiple Abstracts Related to BENLYSTA® and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus to Be Presented at the 2012 EULAR Annual European Congress of Rheumatology
ROCKVILLE, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun. 5, 2012-- Human Genome Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: HGSI) announced today that several abstracts related to BENLYSTA® (belimumab) and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) will be presented at the EULAR Annual European Congress of Rheumatology, being held in Berlin, Germany from June 6 to June 9, 2012. A total of seven abstracts – all posters – have been accepted for presentation, five clinical trial data abstracts and t... 
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06/04/12Human Genome Sciences Invites Investors to Listen to Webcast of Presentation at Goldman Sachs Conference
ROCKVILLE, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun. 4, 2012-- Human Genome Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: HGSI) announced today that its presentation at the Goldman Sachs 33rd Annual Global Healthcare Conference will be webcast and may be accessed at www.hgsi.com. A member of Human Genome Sciences’ senior management team will present a corporate overview on Tuesday, June 5, 2012, at 5:40 PM Eastern time. Investors interested in listening to the live webcast may w... 
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06/01/12Human Genome Sciences Response to GSK Press Release
ROCKVILLE, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun. 1, 2012-- Human Genome Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: HGSI) today issued the following statement in response to the GlaxoSmithKline plc (GSK) announcement regarding expiration of the Hart-Scott-Rodino waiting period: “The HGS Board of Directors has rejected GSK’s unsolicited $13.00 per share offer, after concluding unanimously that the GSK offer is inadequate, does not reflect the value inherent in HGS and is no... 
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05/17/12Human Genome Sciences Announces Adoption of Short-Term Stockholder Rights Plan
ROCKVILLE, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May. 17, 2012-- Human Genome Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: HGSI) (“HGS” or the “Company”) announced today that its Board of Directors has adopted a Stockholder Rights Plan (the “Rights Plan”) and declared a dividend of one share purchase right (a “Right”) for each share of HGS’s common stock (the “Common Stock”) held of record at the close of business on May 29, 2012. The Company’s Board is committed to maximizing s... 
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05/17/12Human Genome Sciences Board of Directors Unanimously Determines GlaxoSmithKline Unsolicited Tender Offer is Inadequate and Not in the Best Interests of Stockholders
Urges stockholders not to tender shares to GSK HGS filing 14D-9 with SEC providing the basis for the Board’s decision ROCKVILLE, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May. 17, 2012-- Human Genome Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: HGSI) today announced that its Board of Directors, after careful review and consideration with the assistance of the Company’s management and financial and legal advisors, has unanimously determine... 
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05/09/12Human Genome Sciences Board of Directors to Review Unsolicited Tender Offer From GlaxoSmithKline
ROCKVILLE, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May. 9, 2012-- Human Genome Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: HGSI) today confirmed that GlaxoSmithKline plc (GSK) has announced its intention to commence an unsolicited tender offer to acquire all the outstanding common shares of HGS at a price of $13.00 per share in cash. The HGS Board of Directors, in consultation with independent financial and legal advisors, will carefully review and consider the offer. The ... 
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04/24/12Human Genome Sciences Announces First Quarter 2012 Financial Results
ROCKVILLE, Md., Apr 24, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) --Human Genome Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: HGSI) today announced financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2012, and provided recent highlights. "We continue to see quarter-to-quarter progress in BENLYSTA sales," said H. Thomas Watkins, President and Chief Executive Officer. "A growing body of evidence from our market research indicates that BENLYSTA is making a difference for patients with systemic lupus... 
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04/20/12Human Genome Sciences to Sponsor Conference Call to Discuss First Quarter 2012 Financial Results
ROCKVILLE, Md., Apr 20, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) --Human Genome Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: HGSI) announced today that it will sponsor a conference call to discuss its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2012. These results are expected to be disclosed on Tuesday, April 24, 2012, after the capital markets close. The conference call will be hosted by senior management and will be held on Tuesday, April 24, 2012 at 4:30 pm Eastern Time. Investors may lis... 
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04/19/12Human Genome Sciences Announces Unsolicited Offer from GlaxoSmithKline; HGS Board of Directors Authorizes Exploration of Strategic Alternatives
Board believes $13 unsolicited offer does not reflect value inherent in Company Goldman Sachs and Credit Suisse retained to assist with exploration of strategic alternatives Additional information requested from GSK ROCKVILLE, Md., Apr 19, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) --Human Genome Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: HGSI) today announced that it has received an unsolicited proposal from GlaxoSmithKline... 
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04/03/12FYI from Human Genome Sciences: GlaxoSmithKline Announces Further Data from Phase 3 Trials of Albiglutide
ROCKVILLE, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr. 3, 2012-- Attached is a press release issued earlier this morning by GlaxoSmithKline, announcing that topline results have been received from seven of the eight Harmony Phase 3 studies investigating the use of albiglutide in type 2 diabetes. Albiglutide was created by HGS using its proprietary albumin-fusion technology, and was licensed to GSK in 2004. HGS is entitled to fees and milestone p... 
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03/20/12New Survey Reveals Lupus Communication Gap As Many Patients Remain Silent On True Impact Of Disease
ROCKVILLE, Maryland, and RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, NC – March 20, 2012 – Results of a new Roper survey of the lupus community released today highlight a communication gap between people with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE, lupus) and the people who care for and about them. The Roper survey was designed to evaluate the daily and long-term impact of lupus on health, family relationships, career and quality of life, and identify potential gaps in communication. The results of the national survey... 
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03/09/12Human Genome Sciences Invites Investors to Listen to Webcast of Presentation at Barclays Capital Conference
ROCKVILLE, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar. 9, 2012-- Human Genome Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: HGSI) announced today that its presentation at the Barclays Capital 2012 Global Healthcare Conference will be webcast and may be accessed at www.hgsi.com. A member of Human Genome Sciences’ senior management team will present a corporate overview on Wednesday, March 14, 2012, at 3:45 PM Eastern time. Investors interested in listening to the live webcast may w... 
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03/01/12Human Genome Sciences Invites Investors to Listen to Webcast of Presentation at Cowen and Company Conference
ROCKVILLE, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar. 1, 2012-- Human Genome Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: HGSI) announced today that its presentation at the Cowen & Company 32nd Annual Healthcare Conference will be webcast and may be accessed at www.hgsi.com. A member of Human Genome Sciences’ senior management team will present a corporate overview on Monday, March 5, 2012, at 4:50 PM Eastern time. Investors interested in listening to the live webcast may wa... 
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02/27/12Human Genome Sciences Announces Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year Financial Results and Key Developments
Steady quarter-to-quarter progress for BENLYSTA® sales HGS ended 2011 with $881 million in cash and investments ROCKVILLE, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 27, 2012-- Human Genome Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: HGSI) today announced financial results for the quarter and full year ended December 31, 2011, and provided highlights of recent key developments. “The approval and launch of BENLYSTA for systemic lupus i... 
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02/22/12INSERTING and REPLACING Human Genome Sciences to Sponsor Conference Call to Discuss Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year 2011 Financial Results
ROCKVILLE, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 22, 2012-- Insert after first paragraph: The conference call will be hosted by senior management and will be held on Monday, February 27, 2012 at 4:30 pm Eastern time. The corrected release reads: HUMAN GENOME SCIENCES TO SPONSOR CONFERENCE CALL TO DISCUSS FOURTH-QUARTER AND FULL-YEAR 2011 FINANCIAL RESULTS Human Genome Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: HGSI) announced today that it will ... 
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02/22/12Human Genome Sciences to Sponsor Conference Call to Discuss Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year 2011 Financial Results
ROCKVILLE, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 22, 2012-- Human Genome Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: HGSI) announced today that it will sponsor a conference call to discuss its financial results for the fourth-quarter and full-year 2011. These results are expected to be disclosed on Monday, February 27, 2012, after the capital markets close. Investors may listen to the call by dialing 888-221-9591 or 913-312-6665, passcode 8441394. A replay of the conferenc... 
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02/13/12Human Genome Sciences Invites Investors to Listen to Webcast of Presentation at Leerink Swann Conference
ROCKVILLE, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 13, 2012-- Human Genome Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: HGSI) announced today that its presentation at the Leerink Swann 2012 Global Healthcare Conference will be webcast and may be accessed at www.hgsi.com. A member of Human Genome Sciences’ senior management team will present a corporate overview on Wednesday, February 15, 2012, at 3:00 PM Eastern time. Investors interested in listening to the live webcast may ... 
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02/10/12Human Genome Sciences Invites Investors to Listen to Webcast of Presentation at BIO CEO and Investor Conference
ROCKVILLE, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 10, 2012-- Human Genome Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: HGSI) announced today that its presentation at the 14th Annual BIO CEO & Investor Conference will be webcast and may be accessed at www.hgsi.com. A member of Human Genome Sciences’ senior management team will present a corporate overview on Tuesday, February 14, 2012, at 11:30 AM Eastern time. Investors interested in listening to the live webcast may wan... 
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01/09/12Human Genome Sciences Reports Progress with Commercialization of BENLYSTA(R) and Announces 2012 Goals at JPMorgan Healthcare Conference
2011 BENLYSTA(R) gross sales $59.2 million; net sales $52.3 million Steady progress toward broader adoption of BENLYSTA treatment ROCKVILLE, Md., Jan 09, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) --Human Genome Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: HGSI) will today announce its priority goals for 2012 and report on progress with the commercialization of BENLYSTA(R) (belimumab), the first approved drug for systemic lupus... 
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01/09/12Human Genome Sciences Reports Progress with Commercialization of BENLYSTA® and Announces 2012 Goals at JPMorgan Healthcare Conference
2011 BENLYSTA® gross sales $59.2 million; net sales $52.3 million Steady progress toward broader adoption of BENLYSTA treatment ROCKVILLE, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 9, 2012-- Human Genome Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: HGSI) will today announce its priority goals for 2012 and report on progress with the commercialization of BENLYSTA® (belimumab), the first approved drug for systemic lupus in 56 ye... 
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01/05/12Human Genome Sciences Invites Investors to Listen to Webcast of Presentation at J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference
ROCKVILLE, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 5, 2012-- Human Genome Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: HGSI) announced today that its presentation at the J.P. Morgan 30th Annual Healthcare Conference will be webcast and may be accessed at www.hgsi.com. A member of Human Genome Sciences’ senior management team will present a corporate overview on Monday, January 9, 2012, at 4:30 PM Pacific or 7:30 PM Eastern time. Investors interested in listening to the live ... 
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