Article: Amgen-Immunex Consolidation Efforts Get Under Way.

By Deborah Crowe, Ventura County Star, Calif. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News

Jul. 18--Immunex's 1,500 employees began learning Wednesday who will stay in Seattle and who will go as new owner Amgen Inc. began to consolidate operations. Amgen managers have a full plate as they work not only to insure a smooth transition for workers of the two companies, but also reassure investors that the $9.5 billion merger that closed this week will yield long-term benefits.

In addition, a key regulatory approval for a recently launched Amgen product is anticipated later this week. It would give the company powerful ammunition against a longtime rival.

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