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Exhibit 10.77
Confirmation of OTC Convertible Note Hedge
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February 14, 2006 |
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Amgen Inc. (“Counterparty”) |
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Attention: |
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Treasurer |
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Morgan Stanley & Co. International Limited (“MSIL”) |
Dear Sir / Madam:
The purpose of this letter agreement (this “Confirmation”) is to confirm the terms and conditions of the above-referenced transaction entered into between Counterparty and MSIL on the Trade Date specified below (the “Transaction”). This Confirmation constitutes a “Confirmation” as referred to in the Agreement specified below.
The definitions and provisions contained in the 2000 ISDA Definitions (the “Swap Definitions”) and the 2002 ISDA Equity Derivatives Definitions (the “Equity Definitions” and, together with the Swap Definitions, the “Definitions”), in each case as published by the International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc., are incorporated into this Confirmation. In the event of any inconsistency between the Swap Definitions and the Equity Definitions, the Equity Definitions will govern, and in the event of any inconsistency between the Definitions and this Confirmation, this Confirmation will govern. References herein to a “Transaction” shall be deemed to be references to a “Share Option Transaction” for purposes of the Equity Definitions and a “Swap Transaction” for the purposes of the Swap Definitions.
This Confirmation evidences a complete binding agreement between you and us as to the terms of the Transaction to which this Confirmation relates. This Confirmation (notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein), shall be subject to an agreement in the 1992 form of the ISDA Master Agreement (Multicurrency Cross Border) (the “Master Agreement” or “Agreement”) as if we had executed an agreement in such form (but without any Schedule and with elections specified in the “ISDA Master Agreement” Section of this Confirmation) on the Trade Date of the first such Transaction between us. In the event of any inconsistency between the provisions of that agreement and this Confirmation, this Confirmation will prevail for the purpose of this Transaction. The parties hereby agree that the Transaction evidenced by this Confirmation shall be the only Transaction subject to and governed by the Agreement.
The terms of the particular Transaction to which this Confirmation relates are as follows:
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Trade Date: |
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February 14, 2006 |
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Effective Date: |
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The date of issuance of the Reference Notes. |
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Option Style: |
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Bermuda |
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Seller: |
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MSIL |
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Buyer: |
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Counterparty |
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Shares: |
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The shares of common stock, $0.0001 par value, of Counterparty (Security Symbol: “AMGN”) or such other securities or property into which the Reference Notes are convertible on the date of determination. |
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Initial Payment Amount: |
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$315,166,667 |
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Initial Payment Amount |
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Payment Date: |
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Effective Date |
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Potential Exercise Date: |
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Each Valuation Date |
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Exchange: |
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NASDAQ National Market |
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Related Exchange(s): |
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All Exchanges |
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Knock-in Event: |
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Not Applicable |
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Knock-out Event: |
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Not Applicable |
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Reference Notes: |
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0.125% Convertible Notes of Counterparty due 2011 in the original principal amount of $2.5 billion. |
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Applicable Portion of the |
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Reference Notes: |
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50%. For the avoidance of doubt, the Calculation Agent shall, as it deems necessary, take into account the Applicable Portion of the Reference Notes in determining or calculating any delivery or payment obligations hereunder, whether upon a Conversion Event (as defined below) or otherwise. |
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Conversion Event: |
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Each conversion of any Reference Note pursuant to the terms of the Note Indenture (the principal amount of Reference Notes so converted, the “Conversion Amount” with respect to such Conversion Event) occurring before the Termination Date. |
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If the Conversion Amount for any Conversion Event is less than the aggregate principal amount of Reference Notes then outstanding, then the terms of this Transaction shall continue to apply, subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein, with respect to the remaining outstanding principal amount of the Reference Notes multiplied by the Applicable Portion of the Reference Notes. |
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Conversion Date: |
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With respect to each Conversion Event, the date on which any conversion of any Reference Note into Shares becomes effective, as determined by Buyer in accordance with the terms of the Note Indenture. |
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Note Indenture: |
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The indenture, dated as of closing of the issuance of the Reference Notes, between Counterparty and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as trustee relating to the Reference Notes, as the same may be amended, modified or supplemented, subject to the “Additional Termination Events” provisions of this Confirmation. |
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Termination Date: |
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The earlier of (i) the maturity date of the Reference Notes and (ii) the first day on which none of such Reference Notes remain outstanding, whether by virtue of conversion, issuer repurchase or otherwise. |
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Valuation: |
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Valuation Date: |
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The final “trading day” in the applicable “conversion reference period” (each as defined in the Note Indenture) in respect of each Conversion Event. |
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Settlement Terms: |
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Settlement Method: |
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Net Share Settlement or Net Cash Settlement consistent with Buyer’s election with respect to the Reference Notes converted in the applicable Conversion Event, provided that solely Net Share Settlement shall apply in the event that Buyer elects to deliver any shares in connection with the applicable Conversion Event. |
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Settlement Notice: |
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Buyer shall provide Seller with notice of its Settlement Method provided that in the event Buyer shall not deliver the Settlement Notice, the Settlement Method shall be Net Share Settlement but without regard to section (b) of the definition of Net Share Settlement. The Settlement Notice will include (to the extent not previously provided in the Conversion Notice with respect to the applicable Conversion Event) (i) the number of Reference Notes being converted, (ii) the first “trading day” in the relevant “conversion reference period” (each as defined in the Note Indenture) for the Reference Notes and (iii) if any, the applicable Cash Percentage. |
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Settlement Date: |
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Subject to the delivery of a Settlement Notice or Conversion Notice to the Seller, the third (3rd) “trading day” (as defined in the Note Indenture) following the applicable Valuation Date. |
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Conversion Notice: |
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Counterparty agrees to provide Seller with notice of any Conversion Event within two (2) “trading days” after Counterparty’s receipt of notice of any Conversion Event from the Trustee (as defined in the Note Indenture) (such Conversion Notice can be provided by such Trustee). The Conversion Notice will include (i) the number of Reference Notes being converted and (ii) the first “trading day” in the relevant “conversion reference period. “ |
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Net Share Settlement: |
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On the Settlement Date, Seller shall deliver to Counterparty (a) a number of Shares equal to the related Net Share Settlement Amount and (b) (x) an amount in cash equal to the cash amount, if any, paid by Buyer in excess of the principal amount of the applicable Reference Notes for such Conversion Event under the Note Indenture multiplied by (y) the Applicable Portion of the Reference Notes. |
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Net Cash Settlement: |
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On the Settlement Date, Seller shall deliver to Counterparty an amount in cash equal to the related Net Cash Settlement Amount. |
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Net Share Settlement Amount: |
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For each Conversion Event, the number of Shares equal to the shares delivered by Buyer for such Conversion Event under the Note Indenture multiplied by the Applicable Portion of the Reference Notes, provided that with respect to such Conversion Event if neither a Settlement Notice nor a Conversion Notice shall be delivered to the Seller prior to the start of the “conversion reference period” (as defined in the Note Indenture) applicable to such Conversion Event, the Net Share Settlement Amount for such Conversion Event shall be reduced by an amount determined by the parties, in a commercially reasonable manner each acting in good faith, representing the additional cost and expenses of Seller in “unwinding” its hedge with respect to such Conversion Event during the period from the delivery of such notice to the end of the applicable “conversion reference period” rather than over the entire “conversion reference period” (as defined in the Note Indenture). No reduction of the Net Share Settlement Amount shall reduce the Net Share Settlement Amount below zero. |
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Net Cash Settlement Amount: |
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For each Conversion Event, an amount equal to the cash delivered by the Buyer in excess of the principal amount of the applicable Reference Notes for such Conversion Event under the Note Indenture multiplied by the Applicable Portion of the Reference Notes, provided that with respect to such Conversion Event if the Settlement Notice shall not be delivered to the Seller prior to the start of the “conversion reference period” (as defined in the Note Indenture) applicable to such Conversion Event, the Net Cash Settlement Amount for such Conversion Event shall be reduced by an amount determined by the parties, in a commercially reasonable manner each acting in good faith, representing the additional cost and expenses of Seller in “unwinding” its hedge with respect to such Conversion Event during the period from the delivery of such notice to the end of the applicable “conversion reference period” rather than over the entire “conversion reference period” (as defined in the Note Indenture). No reduction of the Net Cash Settlement Amount shall reduce the Net Cash Settlement Amount below zero. |
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Share Adjustments: |
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Merger Event: |
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The Transaction will be adjusted consistent with the Reference Notes as provided in the Note Indenture. |
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Consequences for Merger Events: |
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Share-for-Share: |
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The Transaction will be adjusted consistent with the Reference Notes as provided in the Note Indenture. |
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Share-for-Other: |
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The Transaction will be adjusted consistent with the Reference Notes as provided in the Note Indenture. |
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Share-for-Combined: |
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The Transaction will be adjusted consistent with the Reference Notes as provided in the Note Indenture. |
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Tender Offer: |
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The Transaction will be adjusted consistent with the Reference Notes as provided in the Note Indenture. |
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Nationalization, Insolvency or Delisting: |
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Cancellation and Payment (Calculation Agent Determination), provided Buyer shall determine whether payment shall be settled in cash or Shares. |
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Additional Disruption Events: |
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Change in Law: |
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Not Applicable |
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Failure to Deliver: |
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Applicable. If there is inability in the market to deliver Shares due to illiquidity on a day that would have been a Settlement Date, then the Settlement Date shall be the first succeeding Exchange Business Day on which there is no such inability to deliver, but in no such event shall the Settlement Date be later than the date that is two (2) Exchange Business Days immediately following what would have been the Settlement Date but for such inability to deliver. |
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Insolvency Filing: |
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Applicable |
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Hedging Disruption Event: |
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Not Applicable |
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Increased Cost of Hedging: |
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Not Applicable |
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Hedging Party: |
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Seller |
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Loss of Stock Borrow: |
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Not Applicable |
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Increased Cost of Stock Borrow: |
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Not Applicable |
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