May 27, 2008

Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited

Takeda to Support Relief Effort for Earthquake Disaster in the southwest province of Sichuan, China

Takeda employees around the world express their deepest sympathy
and condolences to all those affected by this disaster.

Osaka, Japan, May 27, 2008 --- Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited ("Takeda") announced today that Takeda group companies are donating funds towards relief efforts for the earthquake disaster in the southwest province of Sichuan through the Red Cross and other organizations. In addition to these corporate donations, Takeda employees are also being encouraged to make personal donations to the disaster fund.

Takeda headquarters in Japan has decided to make a donation of Yen 50 million to the earthquake disaster fund through the Japanese Red Cross Society. Contributions made by Takeda employees to relief efforts will be supported by Matching Gift programs, which will be made to UNICEF as a body working towards protecting affected children in this earthquake area.

The total amount donated to relief efforts for this earthquake disaster from Takeda Group is estimated approximately Yen 60 million.

We are praying for revival of this earthquake area as early as possible.