Amgen (NASDAQ:AMGN) reported adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of 75 cents for the fourth quarter of 2005, an increase of 29 percent compared to 58 cents during the fourth quarter of 2004. Adjusted net income rose 24 percent to $928 million compared to $749 million in the fourth quarter of 2004. Full year 2005 adjusted EPS were $3.20 versus $2.40 in 2004, a 33 percent increase. Full year 2005 adjusted net income was $4.0 billion versus $3.1 billion in 2004, a 28 percent increase.
