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Both Carl Icahn and Eastbourne Capital have made five nominations to the board of directors of Amylin Pharmaceuticals(AMLN Quote) in attempts to possibly sell the company to a larger biotechnology firm.

As of their latest filings, Carl Icahn owns approximately 8.3% of Amylin, and Eastbourne Capital owns approximately 12.5%.

San Diego-based Amylin Pharmaceuticals is the maker of the diabetes drug Byetta, with a joint 50-50 partnership with Eli Lilly(LLY Quote), thus making Lilly the most likely candidate to buy Amylin. ...