Amgen Inc

Amgen discovers, develops, manufactures, and delivers prescription medicines for serious illnesses including rheumatoid arthritis (Enbrel), high cholesterol (Repatha), osteoporosis (Prolia, Evenity), cancer (Blincyto, Kyprolis, Vectibix), and rare diseases like thyroid eye disease (Tepezza) [Yahoo Finance]. The company sells through doctors' offices, hospitals, dialysis centers, and pharmacies, primarily via pharmaceutical wholesalers [Yahoo Finance].

Amgen is the world's largest independent biotech company, developing and selling medicines for cancer, autoimmune diseases, osteoporosis, and rare conditions [Yahoo Finance]. The company generates $36.7B in annual revenue with strong margins, but faces serious safety concerns around its drug Tavneos, which has been linked to 20 deaths and 22 liver injuries in Japan [Seeking Alpha]. Recent leadership changes include the retirement of CFO Peter Griffith, who will be replaced by returning veteran Thomas Dittrich [Yahoo Finance].

Amgen is financially healthy with strong cash generation and reasonable leverage, earning a 7.4/10 health score [Yahoo Finance].