BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (Nasdaq: VRTX) today announced that it will webcast its corporate presentation at the 33^rd Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference on Monday, January 12 at 12:30 p.m. ET (9:30 a.m. PT). The audio portion of management's remarks may be accessed live through Vertex's website at www.vrtx.com in the "Investors" section under the "Events and Presentations" page.

In addition, the company announced today that it will report its fourth quarter and full year 2014 financial results on Wednesday, January 28 after the markets close. In conjunction with the announcement, management will host a conference call that day at 5:00 p.m. ET. To participate in the conference call, please dial (866) 501-1537 (U.S.) or +1 (720) 545-0001 (International). The call will also be available as a live and archived webcast on Vertex's website.

About Vertex

Vertex is a global biotechnology company that aims to discover, develop and commercialize innovative medicines so people with serious diseases can lead better lives. In addition to our clinical development programs focused on cystic fibrosis, Vertex has more than a dozen ongoing research programs aimed at other serious and life-threatening diseases.

Founded in 1989 in Cambridge, Mass., Vertex today has research and development sites and commercial offices in the United States, Europe, Canada and Australia. For five years in a row, Science magazine has named Vertex one of its Top Employers in the life sciences. For additional information and the latest updates from the company, please visit www.vrtx.com.

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Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
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