The following description of our business should be read in conjunction with
the information included elsewhere in this annual report on Form 10-K. The
description contains certain forward-looking statements that involve risks and
uncertainties. When used in this annual report on Form 10-K, the words "intend,"
"anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "plan" and "expect" and similar expressions
as they relate to us are included to identify forward-looking statements. Our
actual results could differ materially from the results discussed in the
forward-looking statements as a result of certain of the risk factors set forth
below and in the documents incorporated herein by reference, and those factors
described under "Additional Factors that Might Affect Future Results". In this
annual report on Form 10-K, references to "Abgenix," "we," "us" and "our" are to
Abgenix, Inc. and its subsidiaries.  ... More..."http://secfilings.nasdaq.com/edgar_conv_html%2f2004%2f03%2f11%2f0001047469-04-007485.html#FIS_BUSINESS"