Discussions with Acerta Pharma BV


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DISCUSSIONS WITH ACERTA PHARMA BV

Further to recent speculation, AstraZeneca confirms that it is exploring
potential strategic options with Acerta Pharma BV. There can be no certainty
that any transaction will ultimately be entered into, or as to the terms of any
transaction.

The Company will make a further announcement if and when appropriate.

About AstraZeneca

AstraZeneca is a global, innovation-driven biopharmaceutical business that
focuses on the discovery, development and commercialisation of prescription
medicines, primarily for the treatment of diseases in three main therapy areas -
respiratory, inflammation, autoimmune disease (RIA), cardiovascular and
metabolic disease (CVMD) and oncology - as well as in infection and
neuroscience. AstraZeneca operates in over 100 countries and its innovative
medicines are used by millions of patients worldwide. For more information
please visit: www.astrazeneca.com

CONTACTS

Media Enquiries
Esra Erkal-Paler      UK/Global            +44 20 7604 8030
Neil Burrows          UK/Global            +44 20 7604 8032
Vanessa Rhodes        UK/Global            +44 20 7604 8037
Karen Birmingham      UK/Global            +44 20 7604 8120
Jacob Lund            Sweden               +46 8 553 260 20
Michele Meixell       US                   +1 302 885 2677
Investor Enquiries
UK
Thomas Kudsk Larsen   Oncology             +44 7818 524185
Eugenia Litz          RIA                  +44 7884 735627
Nick Stone            CVMD                 +44 7717 618834
Craig Marks           Finance              +44 7881 615764
Christer Gruvris      Consensus Forecasts  +44 7827 836825
US
Lindsey Trickett      Oncology, ING        +1 240 543 7970
Mitch Chan            Oncology             +1 240 477 3771
Dial / Toll-Free                            +1 866 381 7277

Key: RIA - Respiratory, Inflammation and Autoimmunity, CVMD - Cardiovascular and
Metabolic Disease,

ING - Infection, Neuroscience and Gastrointestinal

14 December 2015

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