FORM 6-K
SECURITIES AND
EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C.
20549
Report of Foreign
Issuer
Pursuant to Rule
13a-16 or 15d-16 of
the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934
For May
2010
Commission File
Number: 001-11960
AstraZeneca
PLC
15 Stanhope Gate,
London W1K 1LN, England
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mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of
Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
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20-F X
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40-F __
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connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): 82-_____________
AstraZeneca
PLC
INDEX TO
EXHIBITS
1.
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Press
release entitled, “Repurchase of shares in AstraZeneca PLC”, dated 4 May
2010.
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2.
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Press
release entitled, “FDA approved VIMOVO for arthritis patients at risk of
developing NSAID-associated gastric ulcers”, dated 4 May
2010.
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3.
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Press
release entitled, “Transparency Directive Voting Rights and Capital”,
dated 4 May 2010.
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4.
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Press
release entitled, “AstraZeneca PLC”, dated 4 May 2010.
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5.
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Press
release entitled, “Repurchase of shares in AstraZeneca PLC”, dated 5 May
2010.
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6.
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Press
release entitled, “Repurchase of shares in AstraZeneca PLC”, dated 6 May
2010.
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Press
release entitled, “Repurchase of shares in AstraZeneca PLC”, dated 7 May
2010.
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Press
release entitled, “Repurchase of shares in AstraZeneca PLC”, dated 10 May
2010.
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9.
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Press
release entitled, “Transactions by Persons Discharging Managerial
Responsibilities Disclosure Rules DR 3.1.4R”, dated 10 May
2010.
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Press
release entitled, “Transactions by Persons Discharging Managerial
Responsibilities Disclosure Rules DR 3.1.4R”, dated 10 May
2010.
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11.
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Press
release entitled, “Repurchase of shares in AstraZeneca PLC”, dated 11 May
2010.
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12.
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Press
release entitled, “Repurchase of shares in AstraZeneca PLC”, dated 12 May
2010.
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13.
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Press
release entitled, “Repurchase of shares in AstraZeneca PLC”, dated 13 May
2010.
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14.
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Press
release entitled, “Repurchase of shares in AstraZeneca PLC”, dated 14 May
2010.
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15.
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Press
release entitled, “Repurchase of shares in AstraZeneca PLC”, dated 17 May
2010.
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16.
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Press
release entitled, “Repurchase of shares in AstraZeneca PLC”, dated 18 May
2010.
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17.
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Press
release entitled, “AstraZeneca reaches US agreement with Teva
Pharmaceuticals regarding Entocort EC capsules”, dated 18 May
2010.
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18.
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Press
release entitled, “Repurchase of shares in AstraZeneca PLC”, dated 19 May
2010.
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19.
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Press
release entitled, “Repurchase of shares in AstraZeneca PLC”, dated 20 May
2010.
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20.
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Press
release entitled, "Repurchase of shares in AstraZeneca PLC", dated 21 May
2010.
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21.
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Press
release entitled, "Repurchase of shares in AstraZeneca PLC", dated 24 May
2010.
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22.
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Press
release entitled, "Repurchase of shares in AstraZeneca PLC", dated 25 May
2010.
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23.
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Press
release entitled, “Transaction by Persons Discharging Managerial
Responsibilities Disclosure Rule DTR 3.1.4”, dated 25 May
2010.
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24.
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Press
release entitled, “Publication of Annual Report”, dated 25 May
2010.
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25.
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Press
release entitled, "Repurchase of shares in AstraZeneca PLC", dated 26 May
2010.
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26.
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Press
release entitled, “Martin Mackay to lead AstraZeneca’s Research and
Development organisation”, dated 26 May 2010.
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27.
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Press
release entitled, "Repurchase of shares in AstraZeneca PLC", dated 27 May
2010.
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28.
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Press
release entitled, "Repurchase of shares in AstraZeneca PLC", dated 28 May
2010.
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29.
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Press
release entitled, “AstraZeneca announces results of RECENTIN HORIZON II
Phase III trial in metastatic colorectal cancer”, dated 28 May
2010.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the
requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly
caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly
authorized.
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Date: 8 June
2010
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By:
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/s/ Adrian C.N.
Kemp
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Title:
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Company
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Item 1
REPURCHASE
OF SHARES IN ASTRAZENECA PLC
Further
to the announcement of its irrevocable, non-discretionary share repurchase
programme for the period 1 April 2010 to 28 May 2010, AstraZeneca PLC announced
that under the terms of that programme it purchased for cancellation 132,940
ordinary shares of AstraZeneca PLC at a price of 2893 pence per share on 30
April 2010. Upon the cancellation of these shares, the number of shares in issue
will be 1,446,834,279.
A
C N Kemp
Company
Secretary
4
May 2010
Item 2
FDA
APPROVED VIMOVO FOR ARTHRITIS PATIENTS AT RISK OF DEVELOPING NSAID-ASSOCIATED
GASTRIC ULCERS
New
treatment option for the signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis, rheumatoid
arthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis offered pain relief with a built-in proton
pump inhibitor (PPI)
AstraZeneca and POZEN Inc. today
announced the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved VIMOVO (naproxen
and esomeprazole magnesium) delayed-release tablets for the relief of signs and
symptoms of osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis,
and to decrease the risk of developing gastric ulcers in patients at risk of
developing NSAID-associated gastric ulcers. VIMOVO,
co-developed by POZEN Inc. and AstraZeneca, is a fixed-dose combination of
delayed-release enteric-coated naproxen, a pain-relieving non-steroidal
anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), and immediate-release esomeprazole, a proton
pump inhibitor (PPI). The FDA approval was supported by data from a clinical
development program, including results from the pivotal PN400-301 and PN400-302
studies, which showed patients taking VIMOVO experienced
significantly fewer endoscopic gastric ulcers, compared to patients receiving
enteric-coated naproxen.
Twenty-seven
million Americans are affected by osteoarthritis, which is the most common form
of arthritis. While many patients with osteoarthritis treat their
symptoms with NSAIDs, 50% of chronic NSAID users are at risk of developing
gastrointestinal ulcers.
"In a single pill,
VIMOVO provides a proven pain reliever with a built-in PPI for arthritis
patients at-risk for NSAID-associated gastric ulcers,” said Howard Hutchinson,
M.D., Chief Medical Officer, AstraZeneca. “The approval also demonstrates the
commitment of AstraZeneca and POZEN to provide a new pain relief option that
addresses the unmet medical needs of these patients.”
In the PN400-301
and 302 studies, the primary end point was the cumulative incidence of gastric ulcers
through six months. In each of the trials, patients received either VIMOVO or
enteric-coated naproxen 500 mg, twice daily, over a six-month treatment period.
Endoscopies were performed at baseline and at one, three, and six months.
Data from study PN400-301 showed a 4.1% incidence of gastric
ulcers in patients taking VIMOVO, compared to 23.1% among patients taking
enteric-coated
naproxen (p<0.001). Study PN400-302 showed a 7.1% incidence of gastric
ulcers among patients taking VIMOVO, compared to 24.3% with enteric-coated
naproxen (p<0.001).
The most commonly
observed adverse events in the clinical trials (experienced by >5% of
patients in the VIMOVO group) were erosive gastritis, dyspepsia, gastritis,
diarrhea, gastric ulcer, upper abdominal pain, and nausea.
NOTES
TO EDITORS
About
VIMOVO
VIMOVO is
a fixed-dose combination of delayed-release enteric-coated naproxen, a
non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), and immediate-release
esomeprazole, a proton pump inhibitor (PPI), approved for the relief of signs
and symptoms of osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and ankylosing
spondylitis, and to decrease the risk of developing gastric ulcers in patients
at risk of developing NSAID-associated gastric ulcers. VIMOVO
is not recommended for use in children younger than 18 years of
age.
VIMOVO has been
developed as a sequential-delivery tablet formulation combining an
immediate-release esomeprazole magnesium layer and an enteric-coated naproxen
core. As a result, esomeprazole is released first in the stomach, prior to the
dissolution of naproxen in the small intestine. The enteric coating prevents
naproxen release at pH levels below 5.5 providing protection against possible
local gastric toxicity of naproxen.
AstraZeneca
submitted a Marketing Authorization Application (MAA) to the European Medicines
Agency (EMEA) for VIMOVO on October 15, 2009.
Upon the FDA’s
notification of approval of the New Drug Application (NDA) for VIMOVO, a $20
million milestone payment from AstraZeneca will be payable to
POZEN.
About
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis is a
degenerative joint disease caused by the breakdown and eventual loss of the
cartilage of one or more joints. Osteoarthritis is the most common form of
arthritis and the most common cause of chronic pain, affecting 151 million
individuals worldwide and 27 million Americans. A
combination of factors can contribute to osteoarthritis, including being
overweight, aging, joint injury or stress, heredity and muscle weakness.
Osteoarthritis commonly affects the hands, spine or large weight-bearing joints,
such as the hips and knees.
About
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid
arthritis is a chronic disease, mainly characterized by inflammation of the
lining, or synovium, of the joints. It can lead to long-term joint damage,
resulting in chronic pain, loss of function and disability.
About
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Ankylosing
spondylitis is a chronic inflammatory disease that primarily causes pain and
inflammation of the joints between the vertebrae of the spine and the joints
between the spine and pelvis (sacroiliac joints). Ankylosing spondylitis may
also cause inflammation and pain in other parts of the body as
well.
About
POZEN
POZEN Inc.,
headquartered in Chapel Hill, NC, is a pharmaceutical company committed to
transforming medicine that transforms lives. Since its founding in 1996,
POZEN has successfully created novel pharmacologic agents primarily for pain and
pain-related conditions by combining existing drug therapies that result in
superior patient outcomes. Moving forward, POZEN is poised to become a
model 21st century
pharmaceutical company dedicated to ensuring that they produce cost-effective,
evidence-based medicines; take a fresh approach to sales, marketing and medical
education; and deliver high-quality, affordable pharmaceuticals to their
customers. The Company’s common stock is traded on The NASDAQ Stock Market
under the
symbol
“POZN.” For more detailed company information, including copies of this
and other press releases, please visit: www.pozen.com.
About
AstraZeneca
AstraZeneca is a global,
innovation-driven biopharmaceutical business with a primary focus on the
discovery, development and commercialisation of prescription medicines. As
a leader in gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, neuroscience, respiratory and
inflammation, oncology and infectious disease medicines, AstraZeneca generated
global revenues of US $32.8 billion in 2009. For more information please
visit: www.astrazeneca.com
Media
Enquiries UK:
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Neil
McCrae
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+44 20 7304
5045 (24 hours)
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Chris
Sampson
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+44 20 7304
5130 (24 hours)
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Sarah
Lindgreen
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+44 20 7304
5033 (24 hours)
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Abigail
Baron
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+44 20 7304
5034 (24 hours)
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Investor
Enquiries UK:
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Jonathan
Hunt
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+44 207 304
5087
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mob: +44 7775
704032
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Karl Hård
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+44 207 304
5322
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mob: +44 7789
654364
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Clive
Morris
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+44 207 304
5084
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mob: +44 7710
031012
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Investor
Enquiries US:
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Ed
Seage
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+1 302 886
4065
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mob: +1 302
373 1361
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Jorgen
Winroth
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+1 212 579
0506
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mob: +1 917
612 4043
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May 2010
- ENDS
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Item
3
Transparency
Directive
Voting
Rights and Capital
The following
notification is made in accordance with the UK Financial Services Authority
Disclosure and Transparency Rule 5.6.1. On 30 April 2010 the issued
share capital of AstraZeneca PLC with voting rights is 1,446,841,464 ordinary
shares of US$0.25. No shares are held in
Treasury. Therefore, the total number of voting rights in AstraZeneca
PLC is 1,446,841,464.
The above figure
for the total number of voting rights may be used by shareholders as the
denominator for the calculations by which they will determine if they are
required to notify their interest in, or a change to their interest in,
AstraZeneca PLC under the Financial Services Authority's Disclosure and
Transparency Rules.
A
C N Kemp
Company
Secretary
4
May 2010
Item
4
AstraZeneca
PLC
Pursuant to Listing
Rule 9.6.14(2), Simon Lowth, a Director of the Company, became a non executive
director of Standard Chartered PLC on 1 May 2010.
A
C N Kemp
Company
Secretary
4
May 2010
Item
5
REPURCHASE
OF SHARES IN ASTRAZENECA PLC
Further to the
announcement of its irrevocable, non-discretionary share repurchase programme
for the period 1 April 2010 to 28 May 2010, AstraZeneca PLC announced that under
the terms of that programme it purchased for cancellation 132,117 ordinary
shares of AstraZeneca PLC at a price of 2911 pence per share on 4 May 2010. Upon
the cancellation of these shares, the number of shares in issue will be
1,446,717,473.
A C N
Kemp
Company
Secretary
5 May
2010
Item 6
REPURCHASE
OF SHARES IN ASTRAZENECA PLC
AstraZeneca PLC
announced that on 5 May 2010, it purchased for cancellation 534,121 ordinary
shares of AstraZeneca PLC at a price of 2863 pence per share.
Some of these
shares were purchased under the terms of the previously announced irrevocable,
non-discretionary share repurchase programme for the period 1 April 2010 to 28
May 2010.
Upon the
cancellation of these shares, the number of shares in issue will be
1,446,196,837.
A C N
Kemp
Company
Secretary
6 May
2010
Item 7
REPURCHASE
OF SHARES IN ASTRAZENECA PLC
AstraZeneca PLC
announced that on 6 May 2010, it purchased for cancellation 635,680 ordinary
shares of AstraZeneca PLC at a price of 2837 pence per share.
Some of these
shares were purchased under the terms of the previously announced irrevocable,
non-discretionary share repurchase programme for the period 1 April 2010 to 28
May 2010.
Upon the
cancellation of these shares, the number of shares in issue will be
1,445,562,368.
A C N
Kemp
Company
Secretary
7 May
2010
Item 8
REPURCHASE
OF SHARES IN ASTRAZENECA PLC
Further to the
announcement of its irrevocable, non-discretionary share repurchase programme
for the period 1 April 2010 to 28 May 2010, AstraZeneca PLC announced that under
the terms of that programme it purchased for cancellation 137,276 ordinary
shares of AstraZeneca PLC at a price of 2798 pence per share on 7 May 2010. Upon
the cancellation of these shares, the number of shares in issue will be
1,445,426,033.
A C N
Kemp
Company
Secretary
10
May 2010
Item 9
Transactions
by Persons Discharging Managerial Responsibilities
Disclosure
Rules DR 3.1.4R
We
hereby inform you that on 7 May 2010, the following Directors of AstraZeneca PLC
were each granted awards under the terms of the AstraZeneca Investment Plan
(AZIP) and the AstraZeneca Performance Share Plan (AZPSP) over the Company’s
USD0.25 Ordinary Shares.
Name of
Director
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Shares
awarded under AZIP
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Shares
awarded under AZPSP
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Award price
per share
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Total
interest in shares after this award
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Percentage of
shares in issue
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D R
Brennan
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21,253
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127,520
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2861p
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See
below
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See
below
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S
Lowth
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8,668
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52,009
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2861p
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210,680
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0.01%
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The AstraZeneca
Investment Plan was approved by shareholders at the Company’s AGM on 29 April
2010. The awards made under this Plan on 7 May 2010 are subject to a
four-year performance period and a subsequent four-year holding
period.
The performance
hurdle that applies to these awards relates to dividends and dividend
cover. A summary of the Plan, including a more detailed explanation
of the performance hurdle, can be found in the AstraZeneca Annual Report and
Form 20-F Information 2009 and the Notice of AGM 2010, both of which are
available on the Company’s website www.astrazeneca.com.
The AstraZeneca
Performance Share Plan was approved by shareholders at the Company’s AGM in
2005. Awards made under this Plan may not generally vest before the
third anniversary of the relevant date of grant, nor unless the specified
performance target(s) have been met at the end of the three-year performance
period which, for these awards, is 1 January 2010 to 31 December
2012.
The performance
target that applies to these awards relates to relative total shareholder return
and cash flow. A summary of the Plan, including a more detailed
explanation of the performance target, can be found in the AstraZeneca Annual
Report and Form 20-F Information 2009 and the Notice of AGM 2010, both of which
are available on the Company’s website www.astrazeneca.com.
Mr
Brennan has interests in the Company’s Ordinary Shares and American Depositary
Shares (ADSs). One ADS equals one Ordinary Share. In
total, Mr Brennan now has an interest in 607,699 Ordinary Shares and 77,944
ADSs, which together represent approximately 0.05% of the number of shares
currently in issue.
A
C N Kemp
Company
Secretary
10
May 2010
Item 10
Transactions
by Persons Discharging Managerial Responsibilities
Disclosure
Rules DR 3.1.4R
We
hereby inform you that on 7 May 2010, the following individuals, who are all
persons discharging managerial responsibilities, were each granted awards under
the terms of the AstraZeneca Investment Plan (AZIP) and the AstraZeneca
Performance Share Plan (AZPSP) over the Company’s USD0.25 Ordinary Shares, or,
in the case of L Tetrault and A Zook, over the Company’s American Depositary
Shares (ADSs). One ADS equals one Ordinary Share.
Name of
individual
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Shares
awarded
under
AZIP
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Shares
awarded
under
AZPSP
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Award
price
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A
Ekblom
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3,949
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23,698
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2861p
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M
Pangalos
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4,369
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26,214
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2861p
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J
Pott
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6,000
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24,903
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2861p
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D
Smith
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5,000
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24,903
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2861p
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L
Tetrault
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8,097
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48,585
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US$42.96
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A
Zook
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16,966
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101,799
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US$42.96
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The AstraZeneca
Investment Plan was approved by shareholders at the Company’s AGM on 29 April
2010. The awards made under this Plan on 7 May 2010 are subject to a
four-year performance period and a subsequent four-year holding
period.
The performance
hurdle that applies to these awards relates to dividends and dividend cover. A
summary of the Plan, including a more detailed explanation of the performance
hurdle, can be found in the AstraZeneca Annual Report and Form 20-F Information
2009 and the Notice of AGM 2010, both of which are available on the Company’s
website www.astrazeneca.com.
The AstraZeneca
Performance Share Plan was approved by shareholders at the Company’s AGM in
2005. Awards made under this Plan may not generally vest before the
third anniversary of the relevant date of grant, nor unless the specified
performance target(s) have been met at the end of the three-year performance
period which, for these awards, is 1 January 2010 to 31 December
2012.
The performance
target that applies to these awards relates to relative total shareholder return
and cash flow. A summary of the Plan, including a more detailed
explanation of the performance target, can be found in the AstraZeneca Annual
Report and Form 20-F Information 2009 and the Notice of AGM 2010, both of which
are available on the Company’s website www.astrazeneca.com.
In
addition to the above, M Pangalos was granted an award on 7 May 2010 under the
terms of the AstraZeneca Restricted Share Plan over 24,956 ordinary shares at a
price of 2861p per share.
A
C N Kemp
Company
Secretary
10
May 2010
Item 11
REPURCHASE
OF SHARES IN ASTRAZENECA PLC
Further to the
announcement of its irrevocable, non-discretionary share repurchase programme
for the period 1 April 2010 to 28 May 2010, AstraZeneca PLC announced that under
the terms of that programme it purchased for cancellation 135,747 ordinary
shares of AstraZeneca PLC at a price of 2831 pence per share on 10 May 2010.
Upon the cancellation of these shares, the number of shares in issue will be
1,445,290,286
A C N
Kemp
Company
Secretary
11 May
2010
Item 12
REPURCHASE
OF SHARES IN ASTRAZENECA PLC
Further to the
announcement of its irrevocable, non-discretionary share repurchase programme
for the period 1 April 2010 to 28 May 2010, AstraZeneca PLC announced that under
the terms of that programme it purchased for cancellation 135,277 ordinary
shares of AstraZeneca PLC at a price of 2842 pence per share on 11 May 2010.
Upon the cancellation of these shares, the number of shares in issue will be
1,445,157,070.
A C N
Kemp
Company
Secretary
12 May
2010
Item 13
REPURCHASE
OF SHARES IN ASTRAZENECA PLC
Further to the
announcement of its irrevocable, non-discretionary share repurchase programme
for the period 1 April 2010 to 28 May 2010, AstraZeneca PLC announced that under
the terms of that programme it purchased for cancellation 134,020 ordinary
shares of AstraZeneca PLC at a price of 2869 pence per share on 12 May 2010.
Upon the cancellation of these shares, the number of shares in issue will be
1,445,023,309.
A C N
Kemp
Company
Secretary
13 May
2010
Item 14
REPURCHASE
OF SHARES IN ASTRAZENECA PLC
Further to the
announcement of its irrevocable, non-discretionary share repurchase programme
for the period 1 April 2010 to 28 May 2010, AstraZeneca PLC announced that under
the terms of that programme it purchased for cancellation 131,528 ordinary
shares of AstraZeneca PLC at a price of 2924 pence per share on 13 May 2010.
Upon the cancellation of these shares, the number of shares in issue will be
1,444,898,468.
A C N
Kemp
Company
Secretary
14
May 2010
Item 15
REPURCHASE
OF SHARES IN ASTRAZENECA PLC
Further to the
announcement of its irrevocable, non-discretionary share repurchase programme
for the period 1 April 2010 to 28 May 2010, AstraZeneca PLC announced that under
the terms of that programme it purchased for cancellation 132,723 ordinary
shares of AstraZeneca PLC at a price of 2898 pence per share on 14 May 2010.
Upon the cancellation of these shares, the number of shares in issue will be
1,444,771,271.
A C N
Kemp
Company
Secretary
17 May
2010
Item 16
REPURCHASE
OF SHARES IN ASTRAZENECA PLC
AstraZeneca PLC
announced that on 17 May 2010 it purchased for cancellation 632,677 ordinary
shares of AstraZeneca PLC at a price of 2899 pence per share.
Some of these
shares were purchased under the terms of the previously announced irrevocable,
non-discretionary share repurchase programme for the period 1 April 2010 to 28
May 2010.
Upon the
cancellation of these shares, the number of shares in issue will be
1,444,138,594.
A C N
Kemp
Company
Secretary
18 May
2010
Item 17
ASTRAZENECA
REACHES US AGREEMENT WITH TEVA PHARMACEUTICALS REGARDING ENTOCORT EC
CAPSULES
AstraZeneca today
announced that it has entered into an agreement with Teva Pharmaceuticals USA,
Inc. (formerly Barr Laboratories, Inc.) (“Teva”) to settle patent litigation
regarding Teva’s proposed generic version of AstraZeneca’s Entocort EC
(budesonide) capsules.
Under the terms of
the settlement agreement, AstraZeneca has granted
Teva a license to enter the US market with its generic version of oral
budesonide on 15 February 2012, subject to regulatory approval, or earlier in
certain circumstances. Teva has conceded that both patents-in-suit in
Teva’s US Entocort patent litigation are valid and enforceable. Teva has also
conceded that both Entocort patents-in-suit would be infringed by the
manufacture or sale of Teva’s generic version of oral budesonide. The US
District Court for the District of Delaware will enter a Consent Judgment and
the corresponding patent litigation will be dismissed. Other terms of the
settlement are confidential.
Merck Sharp &
Dohme Corp. (formerly Merck & Co., Inc.) (“Merck”), through KBI Inc.
and KBI-E, and under the terms of Merck's restructured partnership with
AstraZeneca, announced in 1998, also entered into the settlement
agreement.
About
AstraZeneca
AstraZeneca is a
global, innovation-driven biopharmaceutical business with a primary focus on the
discovery, development and commercialisation of prescription medicines. As a
leader in gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, neuroscience, respiratory and inflammation, oncology
and infectious disease medicines, AstraZeneca generated global revenues of US
$32.8 billion in 2009. For more information please visit: www.astrazeneca.com
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Item 18
REPURCHASE
OF SHARES IN ASTRAZENECA PLC
AstraZeneca PLC
announced that on 18 May 2010 it purchased for cancellation 532,320 ordinary
shares of AstraZeneca PLC at a price of 2906 pence per share.
Some of these
shares were purchased under the terms of the previously announced irrevocable,
non-discretionary share repurchase programme for the period 1 April 2010 to 28
May 2010.
Upon the
cancellation of these shares, the number of shares in issue will be
1,443,606,274.
A C N
Kemp
Company
Secretary
19 May
2010
Item 19
REPURCHASE
OF SHARES IN ASTRAZENECA PLC
AstraZeneca PLC
announced that on 19 May 2010, it purchased for cancellation 532,391 ordinary
shares of AstraZeneca PLC at a price of 2905 pence per share.
Some of these
shares were purchased under the terms of the previously announced irrevocable,
non-discretionary share repurchase programme for the period 1 April 2010 to 28
May 2010.
Upon the
cancellation of these shares, the number of shares in issue will be
1,443,088,921.
A C N
Kemp
Company
Secretary
20
May 2010
Item 20
REPURCHASE
OF SHARES IN ASTRAZENECA PLC
Further to the
announcement of its irrevocable, non-discretionary share repurchase programme
for the period 1 April 2010 to 28 May 2010, AstraZeneca PLC announced that under
the terms of that programme it purchased for cancellation 133,657 ordinary
shares of AstraZeneca PLC at a price of 2877 pence per share on 20 May 2010.
Upon the cancellation of these shares, the number of shares in issue will be
1,442,961,960.
A C N
Kemp
Company
Secretary
21 May
2010
Item 21
REPURCHASE
OF SHARES IN ASTRAZENECA PLC
AstraZeneca PLC
announced that on 21 May 2010, it purchased for cancellation 385,520 ordinary
shares of AstraZeneca PLC at a price of 2825 pence per share.
Some of these
shares were purchased under the terms of the previously announced irrevocable,
non-discretionary share repurchase programme for the period 1 April 2010 to 28
May 2010.
Upon the
cancellation of these shares, the number of shares in issue will be
1,442,582,828.
A C N
Kemp
Company
Secretary
24 May
2010
Item 22
REPURCHASE
OF SHARES IN ASTRAZENECA PLC
Further to the
announcement of its irrevocable, non-discretionary share repurchase programme
for the period 1 April 2010 to 28 May 2010, AstraZeneca PLC announced that under
the terms of that programme it purchased for cancellation 134,226 ordinary
shares of AstraZeneca PLC at a price of 2865 pence per share on 24 May 2010.
Upon the cancellation of these shares, the number of shares in issue will be
1,442,448,602.
A C N
Kemp
Company
Secretary
25 May
2010
Item 23
Transaction
by Persons Discharging Managerial Responsibilities
Disclosure
Rule DTR 3.1.4
We
hereby inform you that on 24 May 2010, the interest of Tony Zook, a person
discharging managerial responsibilities, in the shares of AstraZeneca PLC has
changed as detailed below. Tony Zook has interests in the American
Depositary Shares (ADSs) of AstraZeneca PLC. One ADS equals one
Ordinary Share.
The change in
interest relates to a previously announced award made in May 2008 under the
AstraZeneca Restricted Share Plan, whereby, in accordance with the terms of the
award, Tony Zook has now become beneficially entitled to 8,710 of the 34,841
ADSs originally awarded. After certain mandatory tax deductions, Mr
Zook has received 5,150 ADSs into a personal brokerage account.
The market price of
AstraZeneca ADSs on 21 May 2010, the last trading day prior to the vesting, was
US$41.57.
A
C N Kemp
Company
Secretary
25
May 2010
Item 24
PUBLICATION
OF ANNUAL REPORT
AstraZeneca PLC
announced today that copies of resolutions passed
at its Annual General Meeting on 29 April 2010, other than resolutions
concerning ordinary business, have been filed with the UK Listing
Authority in accordance with Rule 9.6.3 of the Listing Rules and will be
available for viewing at the UKLA document viewing facility at 25 The North
Colonnade, Canary Wharf, London E14 5HS. A copy of the resolutions
can also be obtained by writing to the Company Secretary, AstraZeneca PLC, 15
Stanhope Gate, London W1K 1LN.
A C N
Kemp
Company
Secretary
25 May
2010
Item 25
REPURCHASE
OF SHARES IN ASTRAZENECA PLC
Further to the
announcement of its irrevocable, non-discretionary share repurchase programme
for the period 1 April 2010 to 28 May 2010, AstraZeneca PLC announced that under
the terms of that programme it purchased for cancellation 135,963 ordinary
shares of AstraZeneca PLC at a price of 2827 pence per share on 25 May 2010.
Upon the cancellation of these shares, the number of shares in issue will be
1,442,319,819.
A C N
Kemp
Company
Secretary
26 May
2010
Item 26
MARTIN
MACKAY TO LEAD ASTRAZENECA’S RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ORGANISATION
AstraZeneca today
announced the appointment of Martin Mackay to the newly-created position of
President of R&D. Martin will lead the company’s research and development
organisation and will have overall accountability for delivering new products –
small molecules and biologics – from AstraZeneca’s pipeline. He will start his
new role on 1 July 2010 and will be based at the company’s headquarters in
London.
Martin Mackay joins
AstraZeneca from Pfizer where he heads up PharmaTherapeutics Research &
Development and is a member of the Pfizer Executive Leadership Team. He leads a
global organisation tasked with advancing a portfolio of investigational
medicines across a range of disease areas. Prior to joining Pfizer in 1995, he
held several discovery and development roles culminating with his appointment as
Head of Molecular and Cell Biology, CNS Research at Ciba-Geigy.
Born in Scotland,
Martin earned a first class honours degree in Microbiology at Heriot-Watt
University and a PhD in Molecular Genetics at the University of
Edinburgh.
“Martin has
impeccable scientific and leadership credentials combined with extensive
experience of the pharmaceutical industry. I am delighted he is joining us,”
said David Brennan, Chief Executive Officer, AstraZeneca. “We have a clear and
unambiguous commitment to creating value through innovative biopharmaceuticals
with research and development at the heart of our strategy. Martin’s appointment
to this new role will provide a single point of senior accountability as we
continue to make the changes necessary to improve the productivity and
efficiency of our research and development organisation.”
Martin will report
to David Brennan and will be a member of AstraZeneca’s Senior Executive
Team.
About
AstraZeneca
AstraZeneca is a
global, innovation-driven biopharmaceutical business with a primary focus on the
discovery, development and commercialisation of prescription medicines. As
a leader in gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, neuroscience, respiratory and inflammation, oncology
and infectious disease medicines, AstraZeneca generated global revenues of US
$32.8 billion in 2009. For more information please visit: www.astrazeneca.com
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Item 27
REPURCHASE
OF SHARES IN ASTRAZENECA PLC
Further to the
announcement of its irrevocable, non-discretionary share repurchase programme
for the period 1 April 2010 to 28 May 2010, AstraZeneca PLC announced that under
the terms of that programme it purchased for cancellation 136,206 ordinary
shares of AstraZeneca PLC at a price of 2822 pence per share on 26 May 2010.
Upon the cancellation of these shares, the number of shares in issue will be
1,442,183,613.
A C N
Kemp
Company
Secretary
27 May
2010
Item 28
REPURCHASE
OF SHARES IN ASTRAZENECA PLC
Further to the
announcement of its irrevocable, non-discretionary share repurchase programme
for the period 1 April 2010 to 28 May 2010, AstraZeneca PLC announced that under
the terms of that programme it purchased for cancellation 135,023 ordinary
shares of AstraZeneca PLC at a price of 2848 pence per share on 27 May 2010.
Upon the cancellation of these shares, the number of shares in issue will be
1,442,057,603.
A C N
Kemp
Company
Secretary
28 May
2010
Item 29
ASTRAZENECA
ANNOUNCES RESULTS OF RECENTIN HORIZON II PHASE III TRIAL IN METASTATIC
COLORECTAL CANCER
AstraZeneca today
announced the top-line results of the HORIZON II Phase III study evaluating
RECENTIN (cediranib) for the first-line treatment of metastatic colorectal
cancer (mCRC). Cediranib met the co-primary endpoint of improving
progression-free survival (PFS) but showed no improvement in overall survival
(OS).
The adverse events
associated with cediranib during this study were broadly consistent with
previous studies. HORIZON II is the second of two pivotal studies of cediranib
in first-line mCRC. In March, the HORIZON III study of cediranib plus
chemotherapy versus bevacizumab plus chemotherapy did not meet the primary
endpoint of PFS.
Based on the
results of these two trials, AstraZeneca does not intend to file regulatory
submissions in first-line mCRC.
The results of a
Phase III study evaluating cediranib for the treatment of recurrent glioblastoma
(REGAL) are expected soon. In addition, AstraZeneca is currently examining
whether cediranib may have applications in a number of different tumour
types.
Data from HORIZON
II and HORIZON III will be submitted to a forthcoming medical
congress.
About
AstraZeneca
AstraZeneca is a
global, innovation-driven biopharmaceutical business with a primary focus on the
discovery, development and commercialisation of prescription medicines. As
a leader in gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, neuroscience, respiratory and inflammation, oncology
and infectious disease medicines, AstraZeneca generated global revenues of US
$32.8 billion in 2009. For more information please visit: www.astrazeneca.com
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