SAN CARLOS, Calif., Feb 11, 2009 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- Nektar Therapeutics (Nasdaq: NKTR) will announce its financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2008 on Wednesday, February 25, 2009, after the close of U.S.-based financial markets. Howard Robin, president and chief executive officer, will host a conference call to review the results beginning at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET)/2:00 p.m. Pacific Time (PT).
The press release and a live audio-only Webcast of the conference call can be accessed through a link that is posted on the home page and Investor Relations section of the Nektar website: http://www.nektar.com.
To access the conference call, follow these instructions:
Dial: 800.561.2718 (U.S.); 617.614.3525 (international)
Participant Passcode: 32041145 (Howard Robin is the host)
An audio replay will also be available shortly after the call and will remain so through March 4, 2009.
To access the replay, follow these instructions:
Dial: 888-286-8010 (U.S.); 617-801-6888 (international)
Participant Passcode: 44161634
In the event that any non-GAAP financial measure is discussed on the conference call that is not described in the press release, related information will be made available on the Investor Relations page at the Nektar website as soon as practical after the conclusion of the conference call.
About Nektar
Nektar Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company developing novel therapeutics based on its advanced polymer conjugation technology platforms. Nektar's technology and drug development expertise have enabled nine approved products for partners, which include leading biopharmaceutical companies. Nektar is also developing a robust pipeline of its own potentially high-value therapeutics that addresses unmet medical needs by leveraging and expanding its technology platforms to improve and enable molecules. More information on Nektar is available at http://www.nektar.com
Jennifer Ruddock, 650-631-4954, Nektar Therapeutics
Susan A. Noonan, 212-966-3650, The SAN Group
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