AstraZeneca PLC — Capital/Financing Update 2024

Nov 12, 2024

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FORM 6-K

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

Report of Foreign Issuer

Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of

the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the month of November 2024

Commission File Number: 001-11960

AstraZeneca PLC

1 Francis Crick Avenue

Cambridge Biomedical Campus

Cambridge CB2 0AA

United Kingdom

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AstraZeneca PLC

INDEX TO EXHIBITS

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AstraZeneca invests $3.5 billion in US

12 November 2024

AstraZeneca invests $3.5 billion

in R&D and manufacturing in the United States

AstraZeneca today announces $3.5 billion of capital investment in the United States focused on expanding the Company's research and manufacturing footprint by the end of 2026. This includes $2 billion of new investment creating more than a thousand new, high-skilled jobs contributing to the growth of the US economy.

AstraZeneca's expanding footprint in the US includes, among others:

● A state-of-the-art R&D centre in Kendall Square, Cambridge, Massachusetts

● A next generation manufacturing facility for biologics in Maryland

● Cell therapy manufacturing capacity on the West and East Coasts

● Specialty manufacturing in Texas

Pascal Soriot, Chief Executive Officer, AstraZeneca said: " Our multibillion dollar investment reflects the attractiveness of the business environment together with the quality of talent and innovation capabilities here in the United States. By expanding our R&D and manufacturing footprint, we aim to enhance the development of cutting-edge therapies and support the United States leadership in healthcare innovation ."

Delivering growth: Ambition 2030

These US investments are the first of a series of important steps to help deliver AstraZeneca's ambition to achieve $80 billion in Total Revenue by 2030 as set out in May this year . A key element of our strategy is accelerating the Company's development in the United States. The US is AstraZeneca's largest market, generating 44% of its Total Revenue. 1

AstraZeneca in the US

AstraZeneca has approximately 17,800 employees working across 17 R&D, manufacturing and commercial sites spanning 12 states.

AstraZeneca

AstraZeneca (LSE/STO/Nasdaq: AZN) is a global, science-led biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development, and commercialisation of prescription medicines in Oncology, Rare Diseases, and BioPharmaceuticals, including Cardiovascular, Renal & Metabolism, and Respiratory & Immunology. Based in Cambridge, UK, AstraZeneca's innovative medicines are sold in more than 125 countries and used by millions of patients worldwide. Please visit astrazeneca.com and follow the Company on social media @AstraZeneca

Contacts

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References

1. As at Q3 2024 noted in AstraZeneca Q3 Financial Results. Available at: https://www.astrazeneca.com/media-centre/press-releases/2024/9m-and-q3-2024-results.html . Accessed November 2024.

Adrian Kemp

Company Secretary

AstraZeneca PLC

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

AstraZeneca PLC

Date: 12 November 2024

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Adrian Kemp |
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Adrian Kemp |
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Company Secretary |