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EXHIBIT 1
AGREEMENT
TO
JOINTLY FILE AMENDMENT NO. 9
TO
SCHEDULE 13D
The undersigned hereby agree to jointly prepare and file an Amendment
No. 9 to Schedule 13D and any future amendments thereto reporting each of the
undersigned's ownership of Akorn, Inc. and hereby affirm that such Amendment No.
9 to Schedule 13D is being filed on behalf of the undersinged.
After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I
certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and
correct.
EJ FINANCIAL INVESTMENTS VIII, L.P.
January 10, 2002 By: /s/ Xxxx X. Xxxxxx
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Xxxx X. Xxxxxx, Managing
General Partner
EJ FINANCIAL/AKORN MANAGEMENT, L.P.
January 10, 2002 By: /s/ Xxxx X. Xxxxxx
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Xxxx X. Xxxxxx, Managing
General Partner
183705.1
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*SEE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FILLING OUT!
INCLUDE BOTH SIDES OF THE COVER PAGE, RESPONSES TO ITEMS 1-7
(INCLUDING EXHIBITS) OF THE SCHEDULE, AND THE SIGNATURE ATTESTATION.
