Economic Sanctions, Embargoes, and Boycotts

Various governments have programs of economic sanctions and embargoes against certain countries and other designated persons, including but not limited to terrorists, terrorism-sponsoring organizations, entities involved in the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, and international narcotics traffickers.

While it is Amgen’s policy to comply with applicable sanctions and embargoes imposed by countries in which Amgen operates, in certain cases, U.S. law may prohibit Amgen from complying with or supporting a foreign country’s boycott of another country that is “friendly” to the United States. Prohibited activities may include requests to give information or to take action, such as refusing to do business that furthers such a boycott. In addition, the law may require Amgen to report promptly to the United States government any request to support or to furnish information concerning a boycott.

Violators of these laws could be subject to civil and criminal penalties as well as denial or suspension of export privileges and loss of United States tax benefits.

Similar laws apply in countries other than the U.S. Individuals are instructed to the policies in effect at their location to request guidance from their supervisor, the compliance representative with responsibility for their geographic area, the EU Director of Compliance, or the Chief Compliance Officer as appropriate.