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POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS REPORT 2017 FIRST HALF September 2017

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POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS REPORT

2017 FIRST HALF

September 2017

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I am pleased to share Celgene’s political contributions report for the first half of 2017, which includes a listing of candidates and political committees supported by the Celgene Corporation Political Action Committee (Celgene PAC) and Celgene Corporation during the period from January 1 through June 30 of 2017.

The Celgene PAC is a volunteer, nonpartisan, employee-run organization that provides opportunities for eligible employees to participate in the American political process. The Celgene PAC supports and contributes to candidates from both political parties who share our commitment to these core principles of access and innovation in health care:

• Expanding access to medicines through a competitive marketplace and a regulatory environment in which innovation can flourish

• Protecting the patient-physician relationship and ensuring patient access to innovative treatments

• Recognizing the important role of biopharmaceutical companies and their employees in the ecosystem of innovation in health care

During the first half of 2017 the Celgene PAC made contributions totaling $50,000 to 49 candidates and $7,000 to four political committees from both political parties at the Federal and State level. Contributions from Celgene Corporation in states where corporate contributions are permitted totaled $5,300 to three candidates and one political committee from both political parties.

I hope you will take a few moments to review this report and see which candidates the Celgene PAC and Celgene Corporation supported in your state.

During the first half of 2017, the Celgene PAC continued its strong track record of support to candidates and committees of both parties that share our commitment to discovering, developing, and delivering therapies for patients. This is a reflection of the continued support of Celgene PAC members throughout the company.

The Celgene PAC Board of Directors, which is comprised of Celgene employees, meets monthly to consider recommendations for PAC support and approve contributions to candidates and political committees. The Celgene PAC Board also reviews and approves political contributions made by Celgene Corporation in states and to entities where contributions with corporate funds are permitted.

It is more important than ever for us to positively and proactively engage elected officials to demonstrate the importance of biomedical innovation and patient access in health care. I am confident that together, we can have a positive impact on the environment for innovation and access on behalf of the patients we serve.

Thank you for your support,

Rich Bagger Chairman, Celgene PAC

A Message from Rich Bagger Chairman, Celgene PAC

Cover photos listed clockwise: Ohio Statehouse, United States Capitol, Iowa State Capitol.

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RICH BAGGER | CHAIRMAN Executive Vice President Corporate Affairs and Market Access

JONATHAN BILLER | TREASURER Senior Vice President Tax and Treasurery

NADIM AHMED President Hematology and Oncology

JOANNE BECK Executive Vice President Pharmaceutical Development and Global Manufacturing

PEGGY BRAND Senior Director State Government Relations

GREG CHESMORE Vice President US Government Relations and Public Policy

AMANDALYNN LOWE Senior Rheumatology Representative

GERALD MASOUDI Executive Vice President General Counsel and Corporate Secretary

GREGORY OAKES Corporate Vice President and General Manager Inflammation and Immunology

CHRIS WOODFORD Executive Hematology Oncology Consultant

Celgene Corporation Political Action Committee Board of Directors

Celgene Ambassadors at the 2017 Legislative Summit in Washington, D.C.

One of the more challenging barriers to effective patient care is the complex system of coverage and payment for medicines in the U.S. At Celgene, one of our most important goals is helping patients access the medications their doctors have prescribed. The Celgene PAC provides support to those seeking to streamline those systems, and help eliminate barriers to patient access.

– AmandaLynn Lowe, Senior Rheumatology Representative

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First half 2017 political contributions by Celgene PAC & Celgene Corporation

ARIZONA

CALIFORNIA

DELAWARE

CANDIDATE PARTY OFFICE SOUGHT PAC CORPORATE

Senator Jeff Flake R U.S. Senate $1,000

Representative Linda Sanchez D U.S. House of Representatives $2,500

Representative Eric Swalwell D U.S. House of Representatives $2,000

Representative Scott Peters D U.S House of Representatives $1,000

State Senator Toni Atkins D State Senate $1,500

State Senator Holly Mitchell D State Senate $1,500

State Assembly Member Adrin Nazarian D State Assembly $1,300

Senator Tom Carper D U.S. Senate $1,000

Representative Carlos Curbelo R U.S. House ofRepresentatives $1,000

Representative Peter Roskam R U.S. House of Representatives $1,000

Representative John Shimkus R U.S. House of Representatives $1,000

State Senator William Anderson R State Senate $250

State Senator Jake Chapman R State Senate $250

State Senator Bill Dix R State Senate $750

State Senator Thomas Greene R State Senate $250

State Senator Robert Hogg D State Senate $250

State Senator Liz Mathis D State Senate $250

State Senator Mark Segebart R State Senate $250

State Senator Jack Whitver R State Senate $250

State Representative Joel Fry R State House of Representatives $250

State Representative John Forbes D State House of Representatives $250

State Representative Mary Mascher D State House of Representatives $250

State Representative Tom Moore R State House of Representatives $250

State Representative Mark Smith D State House of Representatives $250

State Representative Linda Upmeyer R State House of Representatives $750

State Representative Beth Wessel-Kroeschell D State House of

Representatives $250

Republican Party of Iowa R N/A $1,000

FLORIDA

ILLINOIS

IOWA

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It’s been an incredible experience to be a part of Celgene’s political programs and to engage on Capitol Hill. Through our work, we can truly make a difference for patients.

– Chris Woodford, Executive HOC and Celgene PAC Board Member

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KENTUCKY

MASSACHUSETTS

NEVADA

NEW JERSEY

NEW YORK

NORTH DAKOTA

OHIO

OREGON

PENNSYLVANIA

CANDIDATE PARTY OFFICE SOUGHT PAC CORPORATE

Representative Brett Guthrie R U.S. House of Representatives $2,500

Representative Katherine Clark D U.S. House of Representatives $1,000

Representative Joseph Kennedy D U.S. House of Representatives $1,000

Senator Dean Heller R U.S. Senate $1,000

Senator Robert Menendez D U.S. Senate $2,500

Representative Rodney Frelinghuysen R U.S. House of Representatives $1,000

Representative Leonard Lance R U.S. House of Representatives $5,000

Representative Thomas MacArthur R U.S. House of Representatives $1,000

Representative Donald Norcross D U.S. House of Representatives $1,000

Representative Bonnie Watson Coleman D U.S. House of Representatives $1,000

Representative Christopher Collins R U.S. House of Representatives $1,000

North Dakota Senate Republican Caucus R State Senate $1,000

North Dakota House Republican Caucus R State House of Representatives $1,000

State Senator Peggy Lehner R State Senate $1,000

State Senator Charleta Tavares D State Senate $750

State Representative Nickie Antonio D State House of Representatives $750

State Representative Terry Johnson R State House of Representatives $750

Senator Ron Wyden D U.S. Senate $1,000

Representative Kurt Schrader D U.S. House of Representatives $1,000

Representative Charles Dent R U.S. House of Representatives $1,000

Representative Patrick Meehan R U.S. House of Representatives $2,500

State Representative Matthew Baker R State House of Representatives $500

State Representative Kerry Benninghoff R State House of Representatives $500

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WISCONSIN

OTHER

CANDIDATE PARTY OFFICE SOUGHT PAC CORPORATE

Representative Michael Burgess R U.S. House of Representatives $2,000

Representative Gene Green D U.S. House of Representatives $1,000

Representative Phil Roe R U.S. House of Representatives $1,000

Speaker of the House Paul Ryan R U.S. House of Representatives $2,500

Lieutenant Governor Rebecca Kleefisch R Lieutenant Governor $500

CHC BOLD PAC N/A N/A $2,500

New Democrat Coalition PAC D N/A $2,500

TEXAS

TENNESSEE

Contributions made to candidates or committees in states shown in blue.

There has never been a more important time to be involved in the political process – the future of medical innovation is at stake. And there is no better way to get involved than the Celgene PAC.

– Greg Chesmore, Vice President, Celgene Government Relations and Policy