Nektar Therapeutics

Nektar Therapeutics is listed on NASDAQ (NKTR). Our business focuses on creating high value products through the application of advanced drug delivery technologies. We have three drug delivery platforms that are designed to improve the performance of molecules. These platforms are: Nektar Advanced PEGylation Technology, Nektar Pulmonary Technology, and Nektar Supercritical Fluid (SCF) Technology. Our mission is to develop superior therapeutics to make a difference in patients' lives. We pursue our mission in two ways. First, we partner with pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies that seek to improve and differentiate their products. In addition, we are in the early-stages of development of our own proprietary products. We are working to become one of the world's leading drug delivery products companies. Our product pipeline includes both partnered and proprietary products.

Nelnet Inc.

Nelnet Inc. is listed on NYSE (NNI). The Company is one of the leading education finance companies in the United States and is focused on providing quality student loan products and services to students and schools nationwide. The Company ranks among the nations leaders in terms of total net student loan assets with $13.5 billion as of December 31, 2004. Headquartered in Lincoln, Nebraska, the Company originates, consolidates, securitizes, holds, and services student loans, principally loans originated under the FFEL Program. A detailed description of the FFEL Program appears in Appendix A to this annual report on Form 10-K (the Report). The Company offers a broad range of financial services and technology-based products. The Companys products are designed to simplify the student loan process by automating financial aid delivery, loan processing, and funds disbursement.

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