proxy2008.htm

 
UNITED STATES
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LEXICON PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
     
   
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LEXICON PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
8800  TECHNOLOGY  FOREST  PLACE
THE  WOODLANDS,  TX  77381-4287
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Meeting  Location
The Annual Meeting for holders as of 2/26/08 is to be held on 4/23/08 at 1:30 p.m. Central at:
The Woodlands Waterway Marriot Hotel and Convention Center
1601 Lake Robbins Drive
The Woodlands, TX 77380
 

 
For meeting directions, please call: 281-863-3503
 

 
  Voting  items 
 
 
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE “FOR”  ITEMS 1 AND 2.

1.
ELECTION OF CLASS II DIRECTORS
Nominees:
 
01)
Samuel L. Barker, Ph.D.
 
02)
Christopher J. Sobecki
 
03)
Judith L. Swain, M.D.
 
04)
Kathleen M. Wiltsey


2.           Ratification and approval of the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the Company's independent auditors for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2008.

 
3.           In their discretion, upon such other matters that may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment or adjournments thereof.