As part of its philosophy of
continual enhancement, BvDEP is continuing to source and verify new
information providers to increase the depth and scope of ORIANA . The product range includes the
renowned AMADEUS, BANKSCOPE, OSIRIS (listed companies worldwide) , FAME
and its M+A database ZEPHYR.

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"The
expansion of UPS's intra-Asia hub reinforces the significant role it
plays in the region by helping businesses navigate global commerce and
providing them with access to key trade centers within Asia and around
the world.

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To access the live webcast or archived presentation, find the "Investors"
link in the "Resources for" drop-down menu on http: //www.

Photographs and screenshots can be supplied on request. Its global database ORBIS contains
information on approaching 13 million companies.

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Affymetrix' patented photolithographic
manufacturing process provides the most information capacity available today
on an array, enabling researchers to use a whole-genome approach to analyze
the relationship between genetics and health. BvDEP recently
launched MINT UK, business intelligence for end users and wider
business community.

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Named ORIANA , which is evocative of eastern
travel and experience, it contains both public and private company
information, and is similar in concept to BvDEP's market-leading,
pan-European AMADEUS.

UPS Marks Anniversary of Philippine Hub by Announcing Significant Expansion

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In the fourth quarter of 2004 , UPS's export volume from the
Philippines grew by nearly 30% as compared to the same quarter in
2003 .

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EDT) on Monday, June 6, 2005.
"We're very proud of the coverage we've achieved on ORIANA," said
Angus Davidson, international sales manager at BvDEP, "We know from
experience how much users crave good quality information on private
companies, and we've found suppliers, with indigenous experience , that
can deliver. Certain factors may cause actual results
to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking
statements, including economic and other conditions in the markets in
which we operate, governmental regulations, our competitive
environment, strikes, work stoppages and slowdowns (or customer
behavior in anticipation of such events), increases in aviation and
motor fuel prices , cyclical and seasonal fluctuations in our operating
results, and other risks discussed in the company 's Form 10-K and
other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which
discussions are incorporated herein by reference.

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The data on ORIANA will also be available on our global
database , ORBIS, so any user with a BvDEP credit account can have
immediate access to this valuable dataset .com, london@bvdep.

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Headquartered in Santa Clara,
California, Affymetrix has subsidiaries in Europe and Asia in addition to
manufacturing facilities in Sacramento, California and Bedford, Massachusetts .bvdep.
"The strong growth of our Philippine operations is a clear
indication of its importance to businesses worldwide and in the
region," said David Abney, president of UPS International., UPS serves more than 200
countries and territories worldwide.com.

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www. This expansion will benefit businesses
throughout the region, and especially in China, Hong Kong and Japan
which will all receive better service as a result of this expansion.

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A standardised report format comprising twenty three balance sheet
items, twenty five profit and loss items and twenty six standard
ratios will facilitate cross-border searching and analysis. An
identical format is already applied on AMADEUS, so users will have the
facility to compare companies' performances across continents. UPS's stock trades on the New
York Stock Exchange (UPS) and the company can be found on the Web at
UPS.

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A live transmission of the presentation will take place at 2:30 p. BvDEP is best known for its range of company information
databases which combine high quality data sources with easy to use,
sophisticated software to help users manipulate the data for research,
analysis and business development.

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UPS is the world's largest package delivery company and a global
leader in supply chain services, offering an extensive range of
options for synchronizing the movement of goods, information and
funds.

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About BvDEP

BvDEP has 280 employees working in a total of 19 offices around
the world. Such forward-looking
statements involve certain risks and uncertainties, including
statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of UPS
and its management regarding the company's strategic directions,
prospects and future results.

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Affymetrix technology is used by the world's top pharmaceutical,
diagnostic and biotechnology companies as well as leading academic , government
and not-for-profit research institutes.

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Affymetrix to Webcast Presentation at the Pacific Growth Equities 2005 Life Sciences Growth Conference

Business Editors

CLARK, Pampanga , Philippines----UPS
Philippines today celebrated the third anniversary of its intra-Asia
air hub by announcing expansion plans in a ceremony attended by
President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.
Since its establishment in 2002, UPS's intra-Asia hub has grown
into the company's largest air hub in the Asia Pacific region.

Except for historical information contained herein, the statements
made in this release constitute forward-looking statements within the
meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

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About Affymetrix
Affymetrix scientists invented the world's first microarray in 1989 and
began selling the first commercial microarray in 1994.

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At launch, ORIANA will contain information for 85,000 companies in
seventeen countries from Pakistan to New Zealand, and include reports
for companies in countries where private company information is
notoriously elusive, such as China.

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More than 1,200 systems have been
shipped around the world and more than 3,000 peer-reviewed papers have been
published using the technology.
The Company has about 900 employees worldwide.

ORIANA: Additional information

At launch ORIANA will contain information from companies in the
following countries:
Australia , Bangladesh, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan,
Malaysia, New Zealand, Pakistan, Philippines , Singapore, South Korea,
Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam. The hub
is now home to 90 flights per week, a 50 percent increase since its
opening.
The strategic location of the UPS intra-Asia hub provides a
central sorting point within four hours by air from all major Asian
cities, bringing customers better access to some of the world's
fastest growing trade routes.

This category should eventually become a comprehensive resource for people to find information on the culture and history of Pacific Island people.

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ORIANA will initially be launched on CD-ROM, which BvDEP feels
best caters for the technological environment in Asia, where many of
its early users will be based .

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SANTA CLARA, Calif., Affymetrix, Inc.
(Nasdaq: AFFX) today announced that Greg Schiffman, Executive Vice President
and CFO, will provide a company overview at the Pacific Growth Equities 2005
Life Sciences Growth Conference at the InterContinental Mark Hopkins Hotel in
San Francisco. An archived webcast will be available
for 30 days.

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Business Editors/High-Tech Editors

LONDON----Bureau van Dijk Electronic
Publishing (BvDEP), the leading electronic publisher of business
information, will launch its keenly anticipated Asia-Pacific database
at the beginning of June .

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m. Free trials can be arranged via bvdep.com
or 020 7549 5000.

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BvDEP's New Asia-Pacific Company Database ORIANA Sails into View

As with AMADEUS the data is
sourced from local, expert, information providers, and more are
currently being researched. To meet growing demand, UPS announced plans to triple the
hub's sorting capacity from 2,500 packages to 7,500 packages per hour.

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Since then, Affymetrix
GeneChip(R) technology has become the industry standard in molecular biology
research . A full internet version will follow
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The expanded capacity translates to greater reliability and faster
transit times for customers.