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	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			Anthera Pharmaceuticals Inc
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001316175
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	PHARMACEUTICAL PREPARATIONS [2834]
		IRS NUMBER:				201852016
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

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		SEC ACT:		1933 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	333-161930
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	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		25801 INDUSTRIAL BOULEVARD, SUITE B
		CITY:			HAYWARD
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			94545
		BUSINESS PHONE:		(510) 856-5600

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		25801 INDUSTRIAL BOULEVARD, SUITE B
		CITY:			HAYWARD
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			94545
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