Announced Action for February 4, 2005

Commission approval of final consent order: Following a public comment period, the Commission has approved a final consent order in the matter concerning Genzyme Corporation and ILEX Oncology, Inc. The Commission vote approving the final consent order was 4-0-1, with Commissioner Pamela Jones Harbour recused. (FTC File No. 041-0083; the staff contact is Paul R. Frontczak, Bureau of Competition, 202-326-3002; see press release dated December 20, 2004.)

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In the Matter of Genzyme Corporation and Ilex Oncology, Inc., FTC File No. 041 0083