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Exhibit 7.1
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JOINT FILING AGREEMENT
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In accordance with Rule 13d-1(k) promulgated under the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934, as amended, the persons names below agree to the joint filing on
behalf of each of them a Statement on Schedule 13D (including amendments
thereto) with regard to the common stock of Scios Inc., and further agree that
this Joint Filing Agreement be included as an Exhibit to such joint filings. In
evidence thereof, the undersigned, being duly authorized, hereby execute this
agreement as of the 29th day of August, 2000.
Date: August 29, 2000 /s/ Randal J. Kirk
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Randal J. Kirk
Date: August 29, 2000 RJK, L.L.C.
By: /s/ Randal J. Kirk
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Randal J. Kirk
Manager
Date: August 29, 2000 KIRKFIELD, L.L.C.
By: /s/ Randal J. Kirk
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Randal J. Kirk
Manager
Date: August 29, 2000 THE KIRK FAMILY INVESTMENT PLAN
By: /s/ Randal J. Kirk
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Randal J. Kirk, individually and
as attorney-in-fact for each of
Donna P. Kirk, Julian P.Kirk,
Martin G. Kirk and Kellie Leigh
Banks
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Date: August 29, 2000 R.J. KIRK TRUST UNDER DECLARATION OF
TRUST DATED MARCH 29, 2000
By: /s/ Randal J. Kirk
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Randal J. Kirk
Trustee
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