This statement is to reaffirm MGI PHARMA's policy on providing equal opportunity to all associates and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action laws, directives and regulations of Federal, State, and Local governing bodies or agencies. MGI PHARMA will commit the necessary time and resources, both financial and human, to achieve the goals of equal opportunity and affirmative action.

MGI PHARMA does not and will not discriminate against associates, prospecitve associates, customers or vendors, and will make all employment and business decisions in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws prohibiting discrimination.

It is the policy of MGI PHARMA to afford equal opportunity regardless of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, status with regard to public assistance or any other characteristic protected now or in the future by government action. This policy applies to all aspects of the application process and employment relationship including, but not limited to, hiring, promotion, transfer, demotion, termination, discipline, and other conditions of employment.

MGI PHARMA will evaluate the performance of achieving these affirmative action objectives as well as other established criteria. Any associate who does not comply with the policies and procedures set forth in this statement will be subject to diciplinary action.

MGI PHARMA has appointed its Senior Director, Human Resources (or other delegate) as EEO Coordinator to manage this program. The EEO Coordinator's responsibilities will include monitoring all equal opportunity activities, and reporting the effectiveness of this affirmative action program, as required by Federal, State, and Local agencies. The President and CEO of MGI PHARMA will receive and review reports on the progress of the program. If any associate or applicant for employment believes he/she has been discriminated against, please contact the EEO Corrdinator.

MGI PHARMA invites all associates and applicants for employment to identify themselves for inclusion in MGI PHARMA's affirmative action program.