Announcement of a merger (simple merger/short-form merger) with a wholly‑owned subsidiary

Osaka, Japan, August 3, 2020 --- Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited (Head Office: Chuo‑ku, Osaka; (TSE:4502/NYSE:TAK), “Takeda”) decided today to perform an absorption-type merger (the “Merger”) of Shire Japan KK, which is Takeda’s wholly‑owned subsidiary.

Following the acquisition of Shire plc (“Shire”) last year, Takeda’s transformation into a top 10 global biopharmaceutical company has accelerated. Takeda is now operating as one integrated, values-based company, focused on translating science into life-changing medicines. To continue to drive growth and efficiencies, the Shire Japan KK subsidiary will now be absorbed into Takeda.

Please note that, because the Merger falls under the category of absorption-type merger (simple merger/short-form merger), with the disappearing company being Takeda’s wholly‑owned subsidiary, this release is made in a simplified format.

Note

1. Purpose of the Merger
   Takeda has determined, in connection with its acquisition of Shire, which was completed on January 8, 2019, that it is advisable and in the best interests of Takeda and its shareholders to effect an internal legal reorganization involving certain of its subsidiaries in order to effectively and efficiently integrate the operations of Takeda and Shire and maximize synergies and achieve other operational objectives. The Merger is part of the internal legal reorganization.
   
   
2. Outline of the Merger
   (i) Merger schedule
   The date of decision by the director delegated by the board of directors’ meeting              
   August 3, 2020
   
   The date of execution of the absorption-type merger agreement
   August 3, 2020
   
   The scheduled merger date (effective date)
   October 1, 2020
   
   (ii) Method of the Merger
   The Merger will be conducted as an absorption-type merger, with the surviving company being Takeda, and the disappearing company being Shire Japan KK.  Note that, for Takeda, the Merger falls under a simple merger as prescribed under Article 796, paragraph (2) of the Companies Act; and, for the disappearing company, a short-form merger as prescribed under Article 784, paragraph (1) of the Companies Act. Therefore, none of the above will go through a meeting of shareholders for approval of the absorption-type merger agreement.
   
   (iii) Allotment upon the Merger
   Since the Merger is an absorption-type merger with Takeda’s wholly‑owned subsidiary, no issuance of new shares or allotment of monies or other properties will be conducted upon the Merger.
   
   (iv) Handling of the disappearing company’s share options and bonds with share options
   Not applicable.

3. Overview of the Parties of the Merger

4. Status after the Merger
   There is no change in the name, address, title and name of the representative person, business description, capital amount, and fiscal year end of Takeda after the Merger.

5. Business Outlook
   Since the Merger is a merger with Takeda’s consolidated subsidiary, the financial impact on the consolidated earnings is expected to be minimal.

 
About Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited
Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited (TSE:4502/NYSE:TAK) is a global, values-based, R&D-driven biopharmaceutical leader headquartered in Japan, committed to bringing Better Health and a Brighter Future to patients by translating science into highly-innovative medicines. Takeda focuses its R&D efforts on four therapeutic areas: Oncology, Rare Diseases, Neuroscience, and Gastroenterology (GI). We also make targeted R&D investments in Plasma-Derived Therapies and Vaccines. We are focusing on developing highly innovative medicines that contribute to making a difference in people's lives by advancing the frontier of new treatment options and leveraging our enhanced collaborative R&D engine and capabilities to create a robust, modality-diverse pipeline. Our employees are committed to improving quality of life for patients and to working with our partners in health care in approximately 80 countries.
For more information, visit https://www.takeda.com.


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