Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq:ALXN) to Ring The Nasdaq Stock Market Opening Bell

ADVISORY, Feb. 29, 2016 --

What: 

Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq:ALXN), a global biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and delivering life-transforming therapies for patients with devastating and rare diseases, will visit the Nasdaq MarketSite in Times Square.

In honor of the occasion, David Hallal, Chief Executive Officer, will ring the Opening Bell. 

Where:

Nasdaq MarketSite – 4 Times Square – 43^rd & Broadway – Broadcast Studio

When:

Tuesday, March 1, 2016 – 9:15 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. ET       

Alexion Media Contact: 
Stephanie Fagan
Senior Vice President, Corporate Communications
203-271-8223

Amanda Fahey
Associate Director, Corporate Communications
203-699-7240

Nasdaq MarketSite: 
Emily Pan
(646) 441-5120 
[email protected]

Feed Information: 
Fiber Line (Encompass Waterfront): 4463

Gal 3C/06C 95.05 degrees West
18 mhz Lower
DL 3811 Vertical
FEC 3/4
SR 13.235
DR 18.295411
MOD 4:2:0
DVBS QPSK

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Webcast:

A LiveStream of the Nasdaq Opening Bell will be available at:
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Photos:

To obtain a hi-resolution photograph of the Market Open, please go to http://www.nasdaq.com/reference/marketsite_events.stm and click on the market open of your choice.  

About Alexion 

Alexion is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and delivering life-transforming therapies for patients with devastating and rare disorders. Alexion developed and commercializes Soliris^® (eculizumab), the first and only approved complement inhibitor to treat patients with paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH) and atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome (aHUS), two life-threatening ultra-rare disorders. As the global leader in complement inhibition, Alexion is strengthening and broadening its portfolio of complement inhibitors, including evaluating potential indications for eculizumab in additional severe and ultra-rare disorders. Alexion’s metabolic franchise includes two highly innovative enzyme replacement therapies for patients with life-threatening and ultra-rare disorders, Strensiq^® (asfotase alfa) to treat patients with hypophosphatasia (HPP) and Kanuma™ (sebelipase alfa) to treat patients with lysosomal acid lipase deficiency (LAL-D). In addition, Alexion is advancing the most robust rare disease pipeline in the biotech industry, with highly innovative product candidates in multiple therapeutic areas. Further information about Alexion can be found at: www.alexion.com.

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