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Commitments

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

NOTE 6 – COMMITMENTS

Sangamo occupies office and laboratory space under operating leases in Richmond, California that expire in August 2014. Rent expenses were $0.6 million for 2011, 2010 and 2009. Future minimum payments under contractual obligations at December 31, 2011 consist of the following (in thousands):


Fiscal Year:	Operating Lease
2012	$	600
2013		616
2014		417
Thereafter		—

Total minimum payments	$	1,633

- Definition

The entire disclosure for significant arrangements with third parties, which includes operating lease arrangements and arrangements in which the entity has agreed to expend funds to procure goods or services, or has agreed to commit resources to supply goods or services, and operating lease arrangements. Descriptions may include identification of the specific goods and services, period of time covered, minimum quantities and amounts, and cancellation rights.

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