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		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			AFFYMETRIX INC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000913077
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	LABORATORY ANALYTICAL INSTRUMENTS [3826]
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		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

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		CITY:			SANTA CLARA
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			95051
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