"We are confident that combining Bristol-Myers Squibb and Celgene will create a leading focused specialty biopharma company that is well positioned to address the needs of patients across disease areas and generate meaningful financial benefits for all shareholders through 2025 and beyond. We look forward to continuing to work with Celgene to complete the transaction, and strongly urge all Bristol-Myers Squibb shareholders to follow the recommendations of ISS and Glass Lewis by voting 'FOR' the proposals relating to the proposed transaction with Celgene at the upcoming Special Meeting."