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		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			Alexza Pharmaceuticals Inc.
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001344413
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	PHARMACEUTICAL PREPARATIONS [2834]
		IRS NUMBER:				770567768
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

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		SEC ACT:		1933 Act
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	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		2091 STIERLIN COURT
		CITY:			MOUNTAIN VIEW
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			94043
		BUSINESS PHONE:		650.944.7000

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		2091 STIERLIN COURT
		CITY:			MOUNTAIN VIEW
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			94043
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