Amgen (AMGN) DEFA14A Additional proxy soliciting materials

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

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Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

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AMGEN INC.

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YOUR VOTE IS IMPORTANT

PLEASE VOTE YOUR PROXY TODAY

Dear Valued Amgen Stockholder:

According to our latest records, your vote for the upcoming Annual Meeting of Stockholders of Amgen Inc. scheduled for May 21, 2019 has not yet been received.Your vote is extremely important, no matter how many shares you hold. If you have not yet voted, please vote today.

We have enclosed a proxy card for your use. If you receive more than one proxy card, it means that you hold shares that are registered in more than one account. To ensure that all of your shares are voted, sign and return each proxy card or, if you elect to vote by telephone or Internet, submit one proxy for each proxy card you receive.

Please vote as soon as possible by following the instructions below. For the reasons set forth in the 2019 Proxy Statement, dated April 8, 2019, the Board of Directors recommends that you vote:

Item 1: “FOR” each director nominee;

Item 2: “FOR” the advisory vote to approve our executive compensation; and

Item 3: “FOR” the ratification of the selection of the independent registered public accountants.

We urge you to review the proxy materials at www.astproxyportal.com/ast/Amgen and vote your shares promptly even if you plan to attend the Annual Meeting of Stockholders.

THREE EASY WAYS TO VOTE

Vote by telephone or online until 11:59 P.M. Eastern Time on May 20, 2019.

If your proxy has already been voted, you do not need to vote again and please disregard this letter. We appreciate your support and continuing interest in Amgen Inc.

Thank you for your vote!

YOUR VOTE IS IMPORTANT

PLEASE VOTE YOUR PROXY TODAY

Dear Valued Amgen Stockholder:

Our records show that your Amgen Inc. shares are registered in the name of your broker as the holder of record. According to our latest records, your vote instructions for the upcoming Annual Meeting of Stockholders of Amgen Inc. scheduled for May 21, 2019 has not yet been received by your broker.Your vote is extremely important, no matter how many shares you hold. If you have not yet voted, please vote today.

We have enclosed a voting instruction form for your use. If you receive more than one voting instruction form, it means that you hold shares that are registered in more than one account. To ensure that all of your shares are voted, sign and return each voting instruction form or, if you elect to vote by telephone or Internet, submit one proxy for each voting instruction form you receive.

Please vote as soon as possible by following the instructions below. For the reasons set forth in the 2019 Proxy Statement, dated April 8, 2019, the Board of Directors recommends that you vote:

Item 1: “FOR” each director nominee;

Item 2: “FOR” the advisory vote to approve our executive compensation; and

Item 3: “FOR” the ratification of the selection of the independent registered public accountants.

We urge you to review the proxy materials at www.proxyvote.com and vote your shares promptly even if you plan to attend the Annual Meeting of Stockholders.

THREE EASY WAYS TO VOTE

Vote by telephone or online until 11:59 P.M. Eastern Time on May 20, 2019.

If your proxy has already been voted, you do not need to vote again and please disregard this letter. We appreciate your support and continuing interest in Amgen Inc.

Thank you for your vote!