EXEL

Exelixis, Inc. (NASDAQ:EXEL) is an oncology-focused biotechnology company founded in 1994 and headquartered in Alameda, California. Originally incorporated as Exelixis Pharmaceuticals, Inc., the company changed its name to Exelixis, Inc. in February 2000 and went public that same year. What began as a drug discovery company has evolved into a leading commercial-stage biotechnology firm specializing in cancer treatments. Today, Exelixis has successfully transitioned from a research-focused organization to a profitable company with multiple approved cancer therapies and a robust pipeline of experimental treatments targeting various solid tumors.