Amgen Makes The Case For Growth, Dispenses With Share Buybacks
This article was originally published in The Pink Sheet Daily
Executive Summary
The promise of late-stage candidates and emerging markets, where it also disclosed a new deal, was the focus for management on its third quarter earnings call. Underscoring its repositioning as an innovative growth company, Amgen said it will not do further share repurchases in the next few years.
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