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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE HollisterStier Contract Manufacturing signs contract with MGI PHARMA, INC. SPOKANE, Wash., January 10, 2006 –HollisterStier Contract Manufacturing signed a construction, validation and supply agreement with MGI PHARMA, INC. HollisterStier is building a new compounding suite for MGI PHARMA to accommodatetheir manufacturing process for ZYC101a. ZYC101a is an investigational therapeutic designed to specifically augment the body's defensive response to human papillomavirus (HPV). Preliminary engineering plans for the suite are currently underway and HollisterStier expects to have construction complete in May of 2006. Validation of the new 1,000 square foot compounding suite will take the remainder of the year. “HollisterStier is pleased to partner with MGI PHARMA on this project. Clearly this is another example of how HollisterStier’s technical expertise can readily accommodate our contract customers in an extremely timely manner,” said Anthony Bonanzino, president & CEO. William Vincek, senior vice president, technical operations of MGI PHARMA said, HollisterStier Contract Manufacturing is an excellent partner for the development and management of complex manufacturing processes. With their technical knowledge supporting our unique processes and scale, we believe HollisterStier will be able to meet the needs of our current clinical plans and of our commercial launch projections." About HollisterStier Contract Manufacturing HollisterStier Contract Manufacturing provides a complete range of services to support the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical industries. The company has specialized competencies essential for compounding and filling sterile products. Outsourcing services include vial and syringe filling, as well as commercial and clinical scale capabilities for lyophilization. Hollister-Stier Laboratories LLC is privately held and located in Spokane, Washington. For more information go to fill.hollisterstier.com CONTACT: HollisterStier Contract Manufacturing Janelle Jovick (509) 482-0586 or jjovick@hollister-stier.com
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