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Emergent BioSolutions Files Universal Shelf Registration Statement

ROCKVILLE, Md.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Nov. 12, 2008–Emergent BioSolutions Inc. (NYSE:EBS) announced today that it has filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) a universal shelf registration statement which, when declared effective, will permit the company to issue up to an aggregate of $100 million of common stock, preferred stock, debt securities and warrants. Under this customary type of shelf registration, once effective, the company will have the flexibility to issue registered securities, from time to time, in one or more separate offerings or other transactions with the size, price and terms to be determined at the time of issuance. The registration statement also relates to the registration of 1,180,638 shares of common stock that the selling stockholders identified in the registration statement may sell from time to time.

A registration statement relating to these securities has been filed with the SEC but has not yet become effective. These securities may not be sold nor may offers to buy be accepted prior to the time the registration statement becomes effective.

When available, copies of the prospectus, and any prospectus supplement relating to a particular offering, may be obtained by contacting Emergent BioSolutions Inc., 2273 Research Boulevard, Rockville, Maryland 20850, Attn: Vice President, Investor Relations.

About Emergent BioSolutions Inc.

Emergent BioSolutions Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development, manufacture and commercialization of immune-related biologic products, consisting of vaccines and therapeutics that assist the body’s immune system to prevent or treat disease. Emergent’s marketed product, BioThrax(R) (Anthrax Vaccine Adsorbed), is the only vaccine approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for the prevention of anthrax infection. Emergent’s clinical pipeline includes programs focused on anthrax, botulism, typhoid, tuberculosis, hepatitis B and chlamydia.

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