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Extends AGM Proxy Return Deadline for Holders of American Depositary
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 8, 2010--ICON plc wish to advise that the
proxy return deadline for holders of American Depositary Shares
("ADS's") to appoint proxies to vote on the resolutions to be put before
shareholders at our Annual General Meeting ("AGM") on July 19, 2010, has
been extended to allow ADS holders further time to consider the proposed
resolutions. As 33 % of ADS holders had not yet returned a proxy as of
close of business, Eastern Standard Time, on July 7 2010, ICON plc will
use the extension to the proxy return deadline to solicit ADS holders to
The proxy return deadline for the ADS holders has been extended from
close of business, Eastern Standard Time, on July 9, 2010 to close of
business, Eastern Standard Time, on July 13, 2010. The internet and
telephone proxy appointment deadline for the ADS holders will be 11.59pm
on July 13, 2010. The deadline for proxy return by holders of ordinary
shares remains no later than 12 noon on Thursday July 15, 2010.
ICON plc is a global provider of outsourced development services to the
pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device industries. The Company
specialises in the strategic development, management and analysis of
programs that support clinical development - from compound selection to
Phase I-IV clinical studies. ICON currently employs over 7,300
employees, operating from 71 locations in 39 countries. For further
information, please visit www.iconplc.com
Investor Relations 1-888-381-7923
Murray, Chief Financial Officer
Brennan, VP Corporate FP&A